Ride2Read Rally
June 7, 2008
Garden City, Idaho
The fifth annual Ride2Read raises funds primarily for small Idaho libraries and other nonprofit groups that provide books or reading lessons. The R2R event has collected thousands of dollars in fees, sponsorships and donations over the years. The all-volunteer effort donates 100% of what it collects.
Event founder Jerome Eberharter says the 2008 ride will attract more motorcyclists than ever because the 100-mile route along a national scenic byway is a riding favorite. This year's goal is to raise $20,000. All makes, models of motorcycles and scooters are encouraged.
About 11 million U.S. adults - about one in 20 - have such poor English skills that they can't read a newspaper, understand the directions on a bottle of pills or, in many cases, carry on a basic conversation. About 30 million adults have "below basic" reading skills, according the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) report.
Riders will gather at White Cloud Coffee headquarters in Garden City for breakfast before the event. Registration is $40 for single bikes and $75 for a couple riding two-up. Participants will receive shirts and goodie bags.
For info or to register, see http://www.ride2read.org or contact Peri Cappell at: 208-336-2086
Mothers Day Ride For Our Daughters
May 10-11 2008
West Dover, VT
This event aims to raise awareness of cancer affecting women, and raise funds to benefit research to fight ovarian and breast cancer. The Gray Ghost Inn will manage the event in conjunction with Monadnock Harley-Davidson as sponsoring dealership. The event's open to all clubs and individuals.
The 4Lodges properties in West Dover Vermont will offer accommodations. The 4Lodges, which include the Gray Ghost Inn, the Kitzhof, Big Bears Lodge and The Lodge at Mt. Snow, feature 125 guest rooms combined as well as dining facilities equipped to accommodate over 250 people. The Silo Restaurant will host the dinner and live auction on Saturday.
"We hope to generate over $15,000" said Magnus Thorsson, who is spearheading the event. The 4Lodges will also contributing 20% of the lodging rate of $88 per night for 2 people and 50% of a group dinner priced at $25 per person. The plan would raise approximately $60 per occupied room for the two nights, including the dinner for a total of over $7.000.00 for the weekend not including auctions, raffle or poker run.
Two organizations - The Ovarian Cancer Fund www.ocrf.org as well as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation www.bcrfcure.org - have been named the benefactors of the event.
Live entertainment and transportation within the proximity of the 4Lodges and at the Silo Restaurant will be provided at no charge.
Participation of motorcycle clubs is essential; currently several Ladies Of Harley/HOG chapters as well as Ladies of STAR and GWRRA have shown interest. This is intended to become an annual event and has the potential to grow into a valley wide event.
For info contact Magnus Thorsson at riders@together.net or 800 745 3615290 Route 100 West Dover, VT 05356
Big Bear Choppers 6th Annual Ride The Mountain Rally
June 7-8, 2008
Big Bear, CA
Nearly ten thousand riders rode their machines up to the top of the San Bernardino Mountains for Big Bear Choppers' Fifth Annual Ride the Mountain Rally in 2005, and this year is no exception. In fact, the event is expanding to a 2-day rally. Malcolm Smith Motorsports is the official motorsports distributor with NOS as the official energy drink of the Rally.
Snow Summit Ski Resort in Big Bear Lake, CA is a perfect venue to provide everything a biker needs for his riding destination. Plenty of food and drinks is set to please more than ten thousand spectators. The bike show, presented by Baker Drivetrain, will hold some amazing show bikes. The popular poker run is set for Saturday and has players loop around the panoramic lake with the winners receiving prizes from Progressive Suspension. Over one hundred industry vendors and custom builders will fill the venue. And performing on the Performance Machine stage is the face of Motley Crue, Vince Neil and his band headlining Sunday afternoon. It will be no doubt a summer rally pinnacle, in more ways than one, for west coast bikers.
Rally In the Valley Mountain Motorcycle Adventure
June 14-22, 2008
Mount Washington Valley, NH
The Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mt Washington Valley HOG Chapter invites all motorcyclists to experience Mountain Motorcycle Adventure in Mount Washington Valley. Located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and surrounded by roads meant for motorcycles, communities from Gorham to Tamworth will offer bikers the ultimate rally experience complete with small town charm and biker-friendly hospitality. Motorcyclists looking for lakes, mountains, hills, beautiful country roads, great food, live music and so much more will find it all in Mt Washington Valley, with a packed schedule of events geared toward motorcycle enthusiasts.
The eight-day event will feature different guided or self-guided rides each day including a Ride to the Sky up the Mount Washington Auto Road, where the road is "owned" exclusively by motorcycles. Additional rides include a covered bridge ride, Moose Hunt and Ladies Only ride. There will be fashion shows, fireworks and live entertainment, along with plenty of opportunity for brotherhood amidst the scenic beauty of the White Mountain National Forest and Mt Washington Valley.
Participants can take advantage of special lodging packages starting at under $50 per person per night. For a complete list and a schedule of events go to http://www.Mtwashingtonvalley.org and look for Hot Deals, Packages and Specials. Then, click on Bud to Blossom and scroll down to Motorcycle Backroad Adventures.
Imagine Guild Children's Ride
June 26-29
Seattle, WA
For the past 12 summers, motorcyclists with big hearts under their leathers have joined together for one of the largest organized rides in the Pacific Northwest: the Imagine Guild Children's Ride benefiting Seattle's Children's Hospital. Readers interested in participating can sign up at: http://www.childrens-ride.com.
The festivities will culminate in a spectacular police-escorted ride on June 29 when approximately 1,000 motorcycles are expected to rev up their engines at Qwest Field in downtown Seattle and ride to the White River Amphitheatre 35 miles away, where a concert and BBQ food fair await. Other weekend events include a celebrity-studded dinner gala and auction, where a jaw-dropping custom bike from internationally renowned builder Brian Klock will be auctioned off.
The Imagine Guild has raised more than $3 million for Children's Hospital's uncompensated care fund, enabling it to continue a founding legacy to treat all children in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho regardless of a family's ability to pay.