Payback of the Vietnam Vets & Legacy Vets MC sent me this flyer on their Veterans Benefit Run, taking place this Saturday, November 17, 2007, Colton, CA.

Their goal is to raise funds to help the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides financial assistance to our injured military personnel. If you don't have any plans for this weekend, please consider riding over to their run (see the flyer for details)...

Labels: Motorcycle Benefit Rides

The Modesto Bee reports that organizers of the annual Sierra Hope Ride are working with police and the California Highway Patrol, to ensure the procession of riders moves out of town more quickly than before...

To speed up the ride's passage through Riverbank, riders will slow down at Al's Furniture on McHenry Avenue before entering Riverbank from Modesto. A short delay for riders at the head of the pack will keep bikes closer together. The dense pack will move through Riverbank about 17 minutes faster than last year, which took 47 minutes, Police Chief Tim Beck said.

Labels: California Motorcycle Rides, Motorcycle Benefit Rides, Sierra Hope Ride

Press Release

Johnny Marshall, 62, one of Alabama's top Sunroom Salesmen, is an avid Harley fan and a good community servant. He combined his sales talent, his passion for bikes, and his belief in giving back to his community to launch the Betterliving Hawg House Rally.

The Rally is an annual event to support the funding of a scenic trail for bicycles, motorcycles, and vintage cars in Limestone County, Alabama.

The Hawg House Rally, now in its 5th year, is a hundred mile, police escorted ride through beautiful countryside. The rally is open to all bikers, and begins and ends in Johnny's parking lot in Athens, where he serves a fine chicken stew to hungry riders at day's end.

Using the same powers of persuasion that have made him successful in the sunroom business, Johnny has captured the support of the State of Alabama for the Scenic two-wheel trail. For more information, visiting online at...

http://www.blpatiorooms.com/hawghouse.htm

$10.00 per person rider & $10.00 Per Passenger, includes a ride pin to the 1st 100 registrants and a raffle ticket for door prizes.

Regrestration From 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.

The ride will depart the Betterliving Patio Rooms parking lot at 503 S. Jefferson in Athens at 10:00 am Saturday, April 14th, and return by 1:30 pm for raffle drawing.

(Rain Date: April 21st)

All makes and models of motorcycles are invited.

Chicken Stew and Sun Drop available in Athens at ride's end.

All proceeds benefit the new Limestone Two-Wheel Trail for motorcycles and bicycles.

Sponsored by Sun Drop Bottling Co. and Betterliving Patio Rooms.

Labels: Alabama, Betterliving Hawg House Rally, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

Riders on the East Coast, mark your calendars for June 9th, 2007 (Saturday) for the Independence Ride.

It's sponsored by ING Direct, the online banking provider. The ride runs from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE to raise money for charity. What that charity is has yet to be determined.

The event at the end of the ride includes a concert.

Keep up to date on the details by visiting the ride's website:
http://www.independenceride.com/

Labels: Delaware, Motorcycle Benefit Rides, Pennsylvania

Riders near the South Bend, Indiana region might want to mark their calendars for the Indiana Ride for Kids.

It offers a police-ecsorted motorcycle ride through the scenic Northern Indiana countryside.

The ride benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Indiana Ride for Kids
8 July 2007 Sunday
2801 Riverside Dr
South Bend, In 46616
www.IndianaRideforKids.org

Labels: Indiana, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

Dublin Mob Choppers, a chopper builder in San Diego, CA, is holding its "Annual Paddy Ride" on March 4, 2007 (Sunday)...

Labels: Dublin Mob Choppers, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

October 22, 2006 is date when the 100-mile "Brotherhood of the Border" motorcycle run commences to show a force of support to our nation's border patrol.

Riders who support a tougher stance against illegal immigration are invited to participate in the free, escorted, run to secure the border starting at 9:00 am. The ride begins at the Southern Arizona Biker Rodeo, Big Boys Arena Bar, 250 N. Prickly Pear Ave., in Benson, AZ, and ends at Helldorado Days in Tombstone. Sign in is 6:00am to 9:00am, with speeches at 9:00am, and the ride beginning promptly at 9:30am.

The ride, sponsored by the American Freedom Riders Brotherhood of the Border, is endorsed by various congressman and anti-illegal immigration groups, as well as the Border Patrol Union Local 2544. Members of the patrol will also participate in the ride.

Prior to the run, MCEE Congressional candidate Randy Graf will introduce nationally known speakers including, Jim Gilchrist - Minuteman Project Founder, T.J. Bonner - National Border Patrol Union President, Andy Ramirez - Friends of the Border Patrol Founder; Yeh Ling-Ling - well known author and academic, and supporter and activist, Cindy Kolb.

"The purpose of this ride is for men and women to combine the passion of riding the open roads with the urgent need to inform politicians at all levels that we will no longer stand by while the integrity and sovereignty of our nation is compromised by the adverse social and economic effects of illegal immigration," said Danny Smith, who, along with Rusty Childress, formed the American Freedom Riders. "We demand that all elected officials uphold their oath of office and legislate in the best interest of the legal citizens of our state and our country."

The scenic ride will be filmed via an airplane, as well as on the ground. The live cybercast of some anticipated 1,000 motorcyclists will also be a part of a film documentary in support of Friends of the Border Patrol.

Participants in the America Freedom Riders Brotherhood of the Border are also encouraged to attend a panel discussion with prominent experts in immigration law and enforcement, Saturday, Oct. 21st from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Windemere Hotel, 2047 S. Highway 92 in Sierra Vista, AZ. The event is open to the public. The cost is $30 and includes lunch and a tour of the border at Douglas, Arizona and Naco, Mexico, where participants can view, first hand, where more than 500,000 illegal aliens were apprehended in 2006.

For more information about the motorcycle ride or links to other anti-illegal immigration information go to www.americanfreedomriders.com or contact Danny Smith at 520-455-9323 or email happyappy45@yahoo.com.

Labels: American Freedom Riders, Arizona, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

Organizers of Love Ride 23 announced today that online registration is now open.

The Love Ride is scheduled for November 12, 2006. It starts at the Harley-Davidson dealer in Glendale, CA, and ends at Castaic Lake.

Proceeds benefit a laundry list of good causes.

If you're not familiar with the Love Ride, it's the largest one-day motorcycle event in the world. It's the ride where Hollywood's Harley-riding celebrities dust off their bikes and recharge their free spirits with 30,000 other folks.

I did this ride a couple years ago. It's quite a spectacle, seeing all the clubs, all the out-of-staters, and all the RUBs. There are people keeping their cameras ready for a celebrity sighting, and lots of people dressed up wanting to be seen.

The actual ride, however, is not totally organized. It's only organized up until you get on the freeway, and then it's a mad scramble up the I-5. Imagine 20,000 bikes pouring on to the freeway, racing past cars and trucks, splitting lanes, just to beat the motorcycle gridlock at the lake!

If you haven't gone before, I think it's great to experience this at least once. It does benefit a lot of good causes. But be careful when you're on the freeway.

Labels: Love Ride, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

Our riding club participated in the first phase of West Coast Thunder VII, which involves the "Thunder over the Empire" air show, last Saturday. It's an event organized by Skip Fordyce Harley Davidson, of Riverside, CA.

I think most everyone in our group felt ripped off. I imagine a lot of other bikers did too.

My wife and I paid $30.00 each to participate, which includes a t-shirt, patch, ride through March Field Air Reserve Base, and a day watching the Air Force's Thunderbirds do their air show.

Everything went ok until after the ride through March Field. They parked us way in the back of parking lot. This made everyone walk a mile to the gates of the air show. Skip Fordyce made everyone believe they had a arranged an upfront parking space, instead they put us way in the behind all the cars.

Here's what they're website said about parking:

Staging will begin near Riverside National Cemetery. You will proceed to the back entrance at March Air Reserve Base. Then you will be guided into Air Show Center by an airborne Vietnam era Huey H-I Helicopter. You'll then be escorted by that Huey down the runway, in front of thousands of air show fans. You will then be parked on the tarmac in our own preferred parking area. You will be among the static display featuring B-1 Bombers, F-117 Stealth Fighters and an SR-71 Blackbird to name just a few! From there you'll be able to enjoy the entertainment, food and vendors of all kinds. Truly a ride to remember. All registrants will receive a commemorative embroidered patch in recognition of this event.

Labels: Motorcycle Benefit Rides, West Coast Thunder

Those of you in Southern California may be interested in the 3rd Annual Veterans Memorial Day Big Bear Ride. It's put on by the Southern California VTX Riders. It's open to all bikes.

The event benefits the Wounded Warrior Project, a program that provides aid to severely injured service men and women.

When: Saturday, May 27, 2006
Where: Intersection of I-15 freeway and Highway 138 (Silverwood Lake offramp).

The ride takes you along the 138 past beautiful Silverwood Lake, through the forests, to Big Bear where the ride convenes and the party starts. Lunch is at B's Backyard: Lakefront BBQ Restaurant and Bar, 350 Alden Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Tel: 909-800-7650.

For more specifics, visit the thread on the California VTX Riders forum.

Labels: California VTX Riders, Motorcycle Benefit Rides, Wounded Warrior Project

For riders in Southern California...

Labels: California Motorcycle Rides, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

The 3rd Annual Ride for Ryan takes place April 21 through April 24, 2006. It starts in Southern California, and heads out to Arizona, where you get to spend two full days of riding some really great roads.

You don't have to start out in California, however. Riders in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, can hook up with the group in Flagstaff or Mesa. Check the ride itinerary.

I went on this ride last year, and wrote up an article about it. This ride is actually a ride, that is you don't realize you're participating in an event. There are no bike shows, concerts, or vendors. It's all riding, and some really great riding too.

This year's ride takes you through places like The Grand Canyon, Payson, Flagstaff, Globe, Roosevelt Lake, Sedona, Jerome, Prescott, and others. The ride from Jerome to Prescott offers some spectacular scenery and lots of twisties.

The ride is in honor of Ryan, a kid who was killed by a drunk driver. All proceeds of the ride are donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Labels: Motorcycle Benefit Rides, Ride for Ryan

Anyone want to go on a Halloween Ride? The Iron Horses Riding Club, based out of Temecula, California, is doing their 2nd Annual Halloween Ride, which leads a group of riders to various old cemeteries around the Riverside/San Diego county area.

Folks wear costumes on this ride.

There will be food afterwards in Old Town Temecula, hosted by Old Town Leather.

Cost is $10.00 per rider, or $15,00 per couple. Proceeds will be donated to the family of a fallen rider.

See IHRC Halloween Ride for more details.

Labels: Halloween, Motorcycle Benefit Rides

The New Jersey Herald reports that the 31st annual "Dale's Chilly-Chili Run" motorcycle ride fielded more riders than ever before. 960 motorcycles showed up, totalling 1,000 riders, and 2 dogs, for the hour-long ride. The ride benefits the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton, NJ.

At first, the chefs preparing the chili didn't think they made enough to feed all the riders. Last year's ride fetched 700 riders, which was then a record. But in the end they had enough chili to provide second helpings to many riders.

Read the full news story at the New Jersey Herald.

Labels: Dale's Chilly-Chili Run, Motorcycle Benefit Rides