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August 2001 Volume 2, Number 4 =============
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National Events
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you have an event you would like listed here, Aug 3 -5 Jackson Hole, WY Palmetto Expo Center. This is the 23rd annual gathering of Gold Wing riders from across the US. Events feature poker runs, bike demos, vendor exhibits and more. The Charlie Daniels band will also be in concert. Aug 4 Southwick, MA Polish American Club. District outing for all GWRRA members, associate members, and friends. Bike games, people games, scavenger hunt, guided tours, lunch and BBQ.
Aug 5 Webster, FL Webster Westside. Top 30 Show for trophy & cash, Swap meet, For Sale by Owner Corral Open to public 8am to 3pm. Admission $3.00. Under 14 free. Free soda or beer with each admission. Park in our lots. Free cycle parking in event area. Kick stand blocks provided for your parking ease.
Aug 5 Bellevue WA Bellevue Suzuki / Ducati. The Ducati Sport Turismo Ride Series 2001 comprises over 40 days and locations. All bikers (all brands) are invited to participate, to enjoy the beautiful roads, breathtaking views and historic landmarks and camaraderie that goes along with group motorcycle touring. Due to limited space, riders need to contact the dealers as soon as possible. There is a $15 entry fee for participating riders. For more information, contact Howard Walter 425-747-7360, or send him an e-mail.
Aug
5 Harriman NY Anthony
Wayne Recreation Area • Free coffee/donuts and light lunch. GRAND PRIZE: Honda Motorcycle Aug 6 - 12 Sturgis, SD The 61st Annual Sturgis Rally rolls into South Dakota. Riders from all over the world will be enjoying a week long list of activities and events. Vendors galore will be hawking their wares, and entertainment, both on and off motorcycles will be available. This is the grand daddy of all events and one you surely don't want to miss. Aug 11 Burlington, Ontario Canada Ride begins between 8:30 and 10:30 am and follows a beautiful, scenic, 150 km route (with 2 stops) through north Burlington, Flamborough, Campbellville and back to Burlington where Radical Ride ends at Club 54 and the party begins, including live entertainment featuring DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND. Aug 12 Oceanside CA Sponsored by Harley's House of Harleys. Annual fund raiser for the American Heart Association. Includes poker run, BBQ lunch, live bands, bike games and more! This is a great ride for a great cause.
Aug 19 Methuen MA The Rock Run is an annual benefit motorcycle ride for the MSPCA Methuen Animal Shelter. Riders will ride from Methuen to Topsfield Fairgrounds. All proceeds help benefit the animals and programs of the MSPCA Animal Shelter in Methuen.
Aug
19 North Oxford, MA Walmart
Parking Lot Route 12 • Free coffee/donuts and light lunch. GRAND PRIZE: Honda Motorcycle
Aug 25, Chicago, IL Bunker Hill Woods. 2nd Annual Ride to Cure Cystic Fibrosis Motorcycle Run & Family Picnic. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:00 am. at Bunker Hill on Caldwell south of Touhy. Family picnic featuring live music, food, family games, raffles, prizes, etc.
Roll the Dice Motorcycle Ride for MDA Aug 25 Melbourne, FL Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. Sponsored by the Melbourne Firefighters Local 1951. Registration starts @ 9:00 am. Last bike out @ 11:00 am. Route is to be announced. Last bike in @ 5:00 pm. The ride will include: free BBQ by Melbourne Firefighters and Door Prizes. For more info send e- mail or Call Joe @ 255-4604 Aug 26 Plano, IL Plano American Legion. All riders & bikes (& 4 wheelers) welcome. Door prizes and trophies for the first 15 places, largest club/chapter, and farthest rider. $10 per participant. Includes a commemorative pin for the first 100 registered participants. Sign in from 9 am to 11 am. First bike out at 10 am, and all bikes back by 3:00 pm. Coffee and doughnuts in the morning, dinner at 3:30 pm.
Aug
26 Ashville, NC Biltmore
Square Mall1/2 mile South of Exit 2 off 1-26 on NC 191Start
Time: Registration Opens: 7:00
a.m. • Free coffee/donuts and light lunch. GRAND PRIZE: Honda Motorcycle Aug 31 - Sept 3 Palmdale CA The year 2001 Three Flags Classic route will cover about 2200 miles from the start in Tijuana BC, Mexico on Friday August 31 through the states of California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and ending on Monday September 3, 2001 in Penticton British Columbia, Canada. The following day there will be a parade, and an evening Banquet and Awards Ceremony celebrating the completion of this famous renowned event.
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Banjo
Loop
Heart
Ride 2001
Aug
18 - 19 St. Paul MN State Capitol in The
MS River Road Run is a 600-mile motorcycle tour. Funds raised will benefit
the MS Society. The tour follows a well-marked scenic route that starts on
Saturday morning at the at 8 a.m. and follows winding roads to
Montreal, WI. Several rest stops will be set up along the route, where
fuel and snacks will be available. After getting settled at Whitecap
Mountain Resort, riders will meet up for evening festivities. Dinner will
be served at the Whitecap Mountain Resort with an awards ceremony and
entertainment to follow. Motorcyclists will meet bright and
early for a hot breakfast on Sunday morning, and then hit the highway
again to take a beautiful scenic route toward the Twin Cities. Suggested
rest stops will be on the route map for participants to purchase gas and
snacks. A finish line celebration and B.B.Q. dinner await participants at
St. Paul's Battle Creek Park. There, riders will be rewarded with a
Commemorative pin for triumphantly finishing the 600-mile tour.
MSPCA
Rock Run
