Kansas City W.A.R. Rally For "Wounded Warriors"

The 1st Annual - W.A.R. - Warrior Appreciation Rally is a special Armed Forces Day event planned for Saturday, May 21st to honor, support and raise awareness for our Military's Wounded Warriors. Come early to ride in the Patriot Motorcycle Ride. A “Cars 4 Heroes” vehicle will be presented to a needy veteran in the KC Metro area.

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The Patriot Motorcycle Ride - 9 to 11am - rolls out from Worth Harley Davidson North at Interstate-29 and Tiffany Springs Road and ends at the Brass Rail, Hwy 152 & N. Brighton in Kansas City. Registration open at 7am $10 per rider includes rally admission.

First Place Winners of the Cover Girl Search, Bike Show and Bikini Contest will be featured in Chromed Out Magazine. Details about this event and how you can donate to the cause can be found at http://www.chromedoutmag.com/

BANDS: Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders, Bob Harvey Band, Blues Society, Shelter and Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top Tribute) Band.

Riders can have photos taken with their bike in front of a real US Army Apache Helicopter.

Money raised during this one day non-profit event will support two causes: Camp Hope - Chris Neil Farm in Southeast Missouri that was started by a family after their son was killed in Iraq in 2006; and the Wounded Warrior Project that assists wounded warriors with their day to day needs.

About the Wounded Warrior Program: The Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) is the official U.S. Army program that assists and advocates for the most severely wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families, wherever they are located, regardless of their military status, for as long as it takes.

About the Wounded Warrior Project: The Wounded Warrior Project is a private national non-profit organization set-up to further assist injured soldiers with a wide range of

rehabilitative care issues. WWP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL with additional program offices located in New York City and Washington D.C. WWP was founded in Roanoke, Virginia by a group of veterans and friends who took action to help the injured service men and women of this generation.

• The Purpose is: To raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members. To help injured service members aid and assist each other. To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

• The Mission is: To honor and empower wounded warriors.
• The Vision is: To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in this nation's history. For additional Information on the Wounded Warrior Project go to; http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Non-Profit #20-2370934

About Camp Hope - Chris Neal Farm: The Chris Neal Farm is a private local non-profit organization located in Southeast Missouri set-up to assist injured soldiers with recreational

rehabilitative care. Established in 2007, Camp Hope is located 70 miles south of St. Louis in the plush land of Farmington, MO. One hundred and seventy acres of beautiful rolling hills and hardwood ridges are available to our veterans for their year round enjoyment, recovery, and well being. Camp Hope is located in an area that has a lot to offer American veterans. State and National Parks surround the area with numerous activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking and golf. Chris Neal Farm is a partner of Camp Hope and is dedicated to offering some of the best hunting in Missouri. It is our hope that these fine Americans will experience lasting memories and perhaps lasting relationships at Camp Hope.

Today there are over 2.3 million disabled veterans in the U.S. All of these veterans had dreams about the future, but many of these dreams were lost due to injuries suffered in the line of duty. Camp Hope has been established to thank these great men and women and show them that there is indeed still hope for their dreams. William “Mike” White’s family has a vision born of sorrow that is now becoming a reality which will be able to reach out and help the heroes of our Nation. For additional Information on the Camp Hope – Chris Neal Farm go to: http://www.chrisnealfarm.com/ Non-Profit #N00807910

About the Missing Link Motorcycle Club: The Missing Link Motorcycle Club is a National AMA Chartered Motorcycle Club which was established in 1982 in Columbus Ohio. The MLMC - Midwest Chapter was established in Kansas City in June of 2010. On a National level the MLMC, with its hundreds of members, supports a wide range of non-profit organizations, including “Toys 4 Tots”. The MLMC - Midwest Chapter was started by a group of former and current military professionals who served in different Special Operations fields. Getting behind a military cause was an easy choice for MLMC-Midwest, due to one of its own members being a Wounded Warrior, the member was injured when a roadside bomb detonated near his patrol in Iraq.

18th Miracle Ride Around the Indy 500 Track

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is celebrating 100 years of racing that will include the 18th Annual Miracle Ride on June 5th to raise money for the Riley Children's Hospital. More than 5,000 motorcyclists will enjoy the magic of riding around the historic Indy 500 track in a Sunday morning parade lead by the Indiana Motorcycle Drill Team. The Miracle Ride is a two-day event that includes a poker run and bike show on Saturday, as well as an auction, raffle and concert on Sunday.

"Over the past 17 years, the Miracle Ride has raised over $3 million for Riley Hospital and hopes to bring in another $400,000 in 2011," said Holly Farabough, director of marketing and sponsorship for Miracle Ride Foundation.

James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children is Indiana's first and only comprehensive children's hospital, saving lives and helping thousands of children every year. Many of the life saving programs at Riley are ranked as some of the top programs in the nation, setting a benchmark for other programs that help children. Riley is a not-for-profit hospital, so it relies heavily on donations from outside sources.

The Bob & Tom Show - nationally syndicated radio show presents the Miracle Ride.

On Saturday the 4^th the Miracle Ride kicks off with six poker runs with starting locations all over the state of Indiana. All poker runs will end at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel, where the winners of each poker run will compete for six major prizes. The Wyndham will also be host of a Miracle Ride bike show and silent auction. Vendors will be available and there will be live music until Midnight.

On the morning of Sunday June 5^th, 5,000 plus Miracle Ride participants will gather at Allison Transmission. Bob & Tom from the Bob & Tom Radio Show will be on stage introducing guest speakers, giving some special presentations, and of course making everyone laugh. The Indianapolis Motorcycle Drill Team will perform and then participants will rev their engines for a very big parade ride.

The ride will leave Allison Transmission for a lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will then go past Riley Hospital for Children where doctors, nurses, families, and the children who are able, wave to all the riders and hold up signs of gratitude. This is a very touching moment that can bring you tears and definitely makes you feel good for supporting the cause.

The ride will end in Shelbyville, Indiana outside Indiana Live! Casino. Every participant will receive a complimentary lunch. Then Bob & Tom will do a live auction, announce the winners of the grand prize and most money raised prize, and the totals for the weekend will be announced. To end, anyone over 21 will be invited into the Casino to determine the winners of the Miracle Ride Raffle items.

It is a $50 minimum pledge per person to participate in the Miracle Ride. With this minimum pledge, adult participants receive access to all events both days, Sunday lunch, Saturday night camping, and an event t-shirt. Participants will also receive one chance at the grand prize, which is a 1200cc Harley-Davidson Sportster. For each interval of $50 donated, participants receive a chance at this grand prize. The individual who donates the most money to the Miracle Ride will receive a 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883. Children who pledge $25 are eligible for a TTR 110 Yamaha or an Agility Kymco 50cc Scooter. Children under eight are free and children 8-15 pay $25 to participate.

Major sponsors of the Miracle Ride include: Lucas Oil Products, Inc.; The Indianapolis Colts; The Bob & Tom Radio Show; AAA Insurance; Allison Transmission, Inc.; UAW Local 933; Indiana Live! Casino; and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Please visit http://www.miracleride.net/ for more information or to pre-register.

Diamond Posse at Arizona Bike Week 2011

The Diamond Posse, a veteran outreach program from Milwaukee, Wisconsin is at Arizona Bike Week on a fundraising mission. They hope to raise at least $20,000 in 2011 in order to provide a trained service dog at no cost to a disabled combat veteran.

Members of the Diamond Posse will be at the Team Diva Booth all weekend (March 31 to April 3rd) at WestWorld, where you can also meet this year's celebrity rider, Sturgis Hall of Fame member Betsy "Gypsy" Lister. WestWorld is at 16601 N. Pima Road in Scotsdale, Arizona.

"The women riders in the Diamond Posse have a deep heart-felt gratitude for combat veterans, who have made our freedom possible by way of their sacrifices," said Gypsy.

The public is invited to stop by to say hello to these women, check out their bikes and learn more about the Diamond Posse and the non-profit program, NEARDS that trains service dogs.

The Diamond Posse rode every day to honor veturans during National Armed Forces Week in 2010. They hope to share their passion for riding with everyone, while also raising awareness and support for disabled veterans who have proudly served the United States of America.

Women are also invited to join the Diamond Posse's Ride to this year's 9-11 rally in September in Kansas City. Members of the Diamond Possee will ride from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Park City, Utah; Dallas, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts, arriving in four separate waves on Saturday, September 10th with each group saying Thank You for their privilege to Ride Free. To register to ride, visit www.diamondposse.us/

The Diamond Posse is a non-profit veteran outreach program that consists of Vicki "Spitfire" Sanfelipo, "Diva" Amy Skaling, and Cat Hammes RN, their "One Legged Blonde". The Diamond Posse was formed in 2010 to honor veterans by giving hope and encouragement to veterans who are facing challenges as a result of their service to the United States of America.

NEADS is a non-profit program established in 1976 in Princeton, Mass. to train and provide independence to people who are deaf or physically disabled through the use of canine assistance. These assistance dogs become an extension of their owners and bring security, freedom, independence and relief from social isolation to their human partners. Details at www.neads.org/

Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show at 15th Arizona Bike Week

Are you heading to Arizona Bike Week & Westworld Cyclefest?

Then be sure to check out - "The Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show," presented by Bagger Nation and American Bagger Magazine. "That’s right. Baggers are finally getting their due!" said Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation. Don’t miss your chance to have your Bagger featured on the cover of American Bagger Magazine. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be presented on stage in 3 classes: Original (no frame mods) Modified (OEM Frame modified) Ground Up (aftermarket frame)The show is Saturday, April 2nd.


It's the final countdown!! Arizona Bike Week starts one week from today! The forecast is calling for some incredible riding weather and the party is about to begin. Pre-Rally events begin Friday, March 25, 2011.

This year the five-day event pass to $40. That's a $10 discount from last year's pricing and still includes all the concerts and events that Westworld Cyclefest has to offer. Skid Row will be in concert on Wednesday, March 30. Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation presents Warrant on Thursday, March 31. Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson presents Heart on Friday, April 1.

Chester's Harley Davidson presents Buckcherry on Saturday, April 2. Everyone’s favorite Sunday afternoon Cyclefest band, Mongollon will close on April 3.

In addition to the HandleBar Saloon, two new party tents have been added this year: The ABW Roadhouse and Cyclefest Cantina. Throughout the rally, catch acts by local bands: 74th St. Band, Cell Phone Cowboys, Coverz Inc. Hawg Wild, Hellbound, Jasmine Cain, Men Without Shame, Pat Roberts and The Heymakers, and Sludge’s Build a Band.

All Premium and Gold RV packages are sold out, but a few Silver RV and tent spaces are available, and there are still rooms offered by sponsoring hotels at significant biker discounts for the rally, with no minimum nights required.

Arizona Bike Week is all about riding in the desert, and the 15th Arizona Bike Week has some big rides and a poker tournament starting Sunday, March 27th.

Sunday, March 27: Leather and Luck Poker Tournament at Fort McDowell - Limited to 250 entrants.

Wednesday, March 30: Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson's Riding Kids Run - Shirts/Pins given to the first 725 entrants.

Thursday, March 31: T-Bar Trail Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Friday, April 1: Hamster's Dry Heat Poker Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Saturday, April 2: Chester Harley-Davidson's Torch Ride - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Sunday, April 3: Logan's Run - Get a free t-shirt when you register online.

If you purchase your Cyclefest event pass online you'll get a $5 coupon for the Arizona Bike Week Official Merchandise booth. Details and tickets: azbikeweek.com

Motorcycle USA's New Interactive "Ride Guide"

Locate a street ride, race track, drag strip, motocross track, dirt bike ride or OHV park anywhere in the USA with the Motorcycle USA Ride Guide.

I got their press release yesterday, and I would definetly recommend that you check out this new ride guide that is powered by a GPS sponsor. The press release is below.

I always read the Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show reviews by Bryan Harley at MotorcycleUSA.com. But I have also bookmarked this guide page. It's excellent.

Motorcycle USA announces the release of its Motorcycle Ride Guide, a one-stop, comprehensive tool for finding new riding destinations throughout the country. An interactive experience, the Motorcycle Ride Guide allows users to upload information about their own favorite local stretches of asphalt.

Motorcycle-USA.com’s Ride Guide is an invaluable resource for all riding styles. From short jaunts around the local countryside to long-distance tours Motorcycle-USA’s new Ride Guide has it all. Along with street routes, the Ride Guide includes listings for local race tracks and drag strips. Dirt riders are covered too, with listings of Motocross Parks, as well as OHV trail riding locations.
 
Motorcyclists looking for a riding destination can search by riding style and state to find all the vital information needed for their next two-wheeled adventure, including ride descriptions, points of interest, directions, elevation and terrain. Listings also include a downloadable map from Motorcycle-USA.com’s Ride Guide partner, Ride with GPS.
 
“We enlisted the folks from Ride with GPS for their mapping skills and as you can imagine, they were instrumental in allowing us to offer this new feature on Motorcycle-USA.com. These types of sites have been popular among mountain bikers and hikers so we figured it would be a natural fit for motorcycle riders as well,” said Motorcycle-USA Editor-in-Chief Ken Hutchison.
 
Motorcycle-USA.com’s Ride Guide will encourage riders to share their favorite roads, add points of interest, comment on a ride or add their own tidbits of advice about a particular route. User-friendly and technologically savvy, the new Ride Guide is bound to be a valuable resource for riders of all types.

 
“We’ve wanted to provide a place for riders to find and share rides so other motorcyclists have the opportunity to enjoy roads they might not have known about otherwise,” Hutchison adds. “I expect Ride Guide to be popular right away and I hope to see everyone contribute by submitting their favorite rides as well. We have over one thousand rides already in the system and are loading more each day. Once we start getting the public submitting rides too, there will be a ton more rides for people to enjoy so come check it out.” Find your next riding destination courtesy of Motorcycle-USA.com’s Ride Guide.

About MotorcycleUSA.com
MotorcycleUSA.com is the most advanced and diverse motorcycle content site on the Web. For more than a decade, MotorcycleUSA.com has provided breaking industry news, comprehensive motorcycle reviews and gear evaluations as well as extensive motorcycle racing coverage for both road and dirt. In addition there are more photographs, motorcycle specifications, rider impressions and online motorcycle videos than any Internet publication. www.Motorcycle-USA.com - your one-stop online source for all things moto. Climb on.

Remembering Nathan Woods, Memorial Ride

The off-road community was deeply saddened to learn that two-time WORCS Champion and ISDE Gold Medalist Nathan Woods lost his life January 28th while practicing for the opening round of the 2011 WORCS Series in Taft, California. He was 32 years old.


A Celebration of The Life of Nathan Woods is planned for 2 p.m., Feb. 19th at the Madonna Inn Expo Center in San Luis Obispo, CA.


"I would like to take this opportunity to say a heart felt thank you for all your prayers, encouragement, thoughts and donations. This has been a difficult time for our family and the out pouring of support from the industry has been amazing. We would like to invite you to the Celebration of Life to honor Nathan. He was an amazing athlete, but more importantly he was a truly remarkable husband, father, and friend. Please join us in his celebration," said his wife, Amanda Woods in a post on Nathan Woods Offroad MX.

Details of a family memorial fund can be found on the website, where you can also make direct donations to Amanda and the family.

Woods is survived by his and their two sons Nathan Jr and Braxton. Woods long-time friends FMF/KTM rider Kurt Caselli and his former mechanic Charles Jirsa have gathered some of Woods’ closest friends to organize a ride day with all proceeds going directly to the Woods family.



The Nathan Woods Memorial Ride will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 23rd at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, CA, Home to the AMA Nationals and many other Motocross events. A $20.00 admission fee will be charged to all riders with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Woods family. Gates will open at 9:00am on the morning of the ride day and an open practice session will be held from 10:00am to 4:00pm for both ATV’s and Motorcycle’s. A silent auction will also be held until 4:00pm with all proceeds going to the Woods family. If you have any items you would like to donate to the silent auction please bring them to the track on the day of the ride.


Please help to spread the word by encouraging family and friends to come out and ride to raise money for the family of an off-road icon that will never be forgotten.

Harley-Davidson MDA Women's Ride Daytona, March 8th

Here's the update: This year’s MDA Women’s Ride in Daytona had over 100 participants and raised $35,868, providing 437 minutes of lifesaving research for local children and adults living with muscular dystrophy. Follow this link to learn more about the ride and see photos from this very special day.

The 4th Annual Harley-Davidson MDA Women's Ride Daytona is Tuesday, March 8th from Riverfront Park on Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach to Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson's Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach.

All eligible riders will receive: 2011 MDA Harley-Davidson event pin and a special 2011 MDA Women's Ride flage for their bike.

Click here to make a min. $25 donation & join the ride.

Contribute $600 or more to receive a limited-edition Daytona Women's Ride sterling silver charm that can be worn as a charm or a pendant. Top fundraisers will receive H-D gift certificates.

Ride For Autism 2011: Louisiana to Mississippi, March 26th

The guitar in the picture was autographed and donated by country super star Clay Walker and will be auctioned off at the 8th Annual Ride For Autism - March 26th 2011.

The ride kicks off at Cajun Harley Davidson in Scott, Louisiana and arrives later Saturday to Doc Biglove's on Main Street in in Natchez, Mississippi.

Talk about a biker-friendly town! When the Ride For Autism rolls in, "the city of Natchez will be hosting a complimentary crawfish boil for all ride participants," said Donald Royer, Autism Project Independence board member and events coordinator. "Local ante-bellum homes will be open for touring, again free to all registrants." 

Click on the event poster for details - $35 per participant includes Poker Hand, Ride Pin & Concert Admission.

Shell Bush and BroadBAND, an all-girl band from Tennessee will perform at the "arrival concert" on Satruday night in Natchez. 

You can also purchase the event T-shirt in support of Project Independence, a non-profit organization founded in 2003 to raise awareness and create resources for families caring for a family member diagnosed with Autism in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.  projectindependence.org.

13th Sarasota "Thunder By the Bay" - Jan. 7th to 9th

This is a great 3 day event that sponsors and benefits Sun Coast Charities for Childrens on the west coast of Florida, in Sarasota.

South of Tampa-St. Petersburg - It makes for another great ride across the state to a beautiful location surrounded by water.

Click here for a full schedule of events.

The 13th Annual Thunder By the Bay Festival kicks off with a “Born To Be Wild” Kickoff Party on Friday, January 7, beginning at 7:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Tickets are $15 and guest will enjoy live entertainment by Billy Rice and the Tucci Group. The fun continues on Saturday, January 8, with a “Dealer Dollar Day” Ride (Registration from 9am – 11am at the Holiday Inn Airport) and then a Downtown Festival from 4-11 pm. On Sunday the Festival continues with a “Cruise for Cash” (Registration 9am-11 am at Centennial Park) and Downtown Festival from 11 am until 6pm featuring a 13 class bike show, “Miss Thunder By The Bay” finals, vendor displays, live entertainment, great food, and eight various music artists (One Night Rodeo, Sean Chambers Band, Nuthin Fancy, Gumbo Boogie Band, Highway to Hell, Bobby Friss, D15 and MarcAnthony Roman).

To date, over $700,000 has been raised from this annual Festival to help local children and families in the Sarasota area. Suncoast Charities (formerly know as the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped) is a non-profit agency supporting local charities serving children with special needs such as Special Olympics, Community Haven and Adult Center, The Florida Center and Loveland Center. Festival Director, Lucy Nicandri, is at the helm with Mike Welch as this year’s Volunteer Festival Chair.


This annual Festival draws over 30,000 into the Sarasota area throughout the weekend and this year’s host hotel is the Holiday Inn Airport. 


13th Annual Thunder By the Bay 2011, from January 7th-9th. http://www.thunderbythebay.org/



Festival Hotline: (941) 371-8820 ext 1800, Sponsored by Born to Ride

Jay Leno Leads California Love Ride Retro 2010, Nov. 7th

Love Ride Retro 2010 will be a special day, thoughtfully created by founder Oliver Shokouh of Glendale Harley-Davidson to give back love to the riders and volunteers who have made the event so worthwhile over the years.

November 7th, Grand Marshal Jay Leno will lead a scenic 40-mile ride from Glendale Harley Davidson to the Calamigos Ranch in the Malibu hills for a carnival at the original site of the first Love Ride in 1984. This event is limited to 1,000 riders and is benefiting the Autism Speaks charity organization.



Tickets are $100 per person and open to all motorcycle riders. Information and registration forms are available online at www.loveride.org, or in person at Glendale Harley Davidson, 3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale, Calif.

Forms can also be obtained by calling the dealership at (818) 246-5618.

Schedule of events:
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Registration at Glendale Harley Davidson with staggered departures
10:30 a.m. Gates open at Calamigos Ranch
11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Music and announcements
11:30 to 12:30 Waylon Krieger Band
11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Beverage service opens
12:00 to 2:00 pm. BBQ lunch served
12:30 to 1:30 Egg Toss, Slow Ride, and Victor McLaglen Drill Team
1:30 to 2:45 Robby Krieger Band
2:45 Final announcements, drawings
4:00 Event gates close

For latest information and updates on the ride, go to www.loveride.org.

Gulf Coast Charity Run & Bike Raffle, Nov. 12 & 13

The 7th Annual Better Life Foundation Benefit in Tunica, Missisippi will include a chariy ride from Jackson Imports on Friday, Nov. 12th - Concerts by 3 Doors Down, Theory - Saving Abel and more. Saturdy events include a Clay Shoot, Auction, Bourget Bike Raffle, and concerts 6 to 11 p.m. Details: http://www.thebetterlifefoundation.org/

Bourget’s Bike Works has donated Citizen Soldier III – a 2010 Bourget Low-Blow Chopper to be raffled off on Saturday at the event that funds Gulf Coast Children's Charities.

You do not need to be present to win. $10 raffle tickets online at Bourget Bike Works.

Lone Star Rally in Galveston To Top 350,000 For Military Salute

Join 350,000 plus people Nov. 4 to 7 at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas to Celebrate The United States Military, past and present.

Events include a Biker Promenade and Best Decorated Bike & Rider Contest

Check out this example by 3D Custom Paint & Body Art

Then, get ready to promenade down Strand Street on your decked out bike to show your patriotism or just get wild and crazy. This year anyone with a costume and a matching bike can sign up on site to enter the decorated bike and rider contest. Grand Prize: $500.    Costume Contest Promenade Rules.

Harley's Angels Cruizin' to a Cure women rider's event, Sat. Nov. 6th.

Outlaw Dave's Ride from Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Houston to the Seawall in Galveston, Nov. 6th.

Plus The Official 2010 Lone Star Rally Poker Run and Crawl

Register at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning at the Poker Run booth for a fun event that takes you around the island in hopes of ending up with the best hand. Donations of $10 will go to a worthy charity and the winner will receive a gift certificate for a 2 night stay in a Gulf view, 2 bedroom condo at the beautiful Galvestonian Luxury Resort Condominiums. www.galvestonian.com

So put on your red, white & blue and join in the fun!

JJ Harris Ride & Toys For Tots With Gypsy Pashn - Oct. 8th

MASSACHUSETTS - Gypsy Pashn, recently inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum's Hall of Fame, is the organizer for the 3rd Annual JJ Harris Ride, Sunday Oct. 3rd in Middleton, MA. As the riding season comes to a close in the Northeast, it's that time of year when the Marines collect Toys For Tots!

The Ride is a memorial to Marine Captain Jennifer J. Harris, 28 of Swampscott, Mass. assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364... out of Pendleton, Calif. She died Feb. 7th, 2007 when the helicopter she was flying in crashed while supporting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq.

This is a 50-mile ride to enjoy the New England fall scenery, and raise funds for Marine causes. Toys for Tots boxes will be available at the event. Details, gypsypashn@aol.com.

Marine Salutes Rolling Thunder Riders in DC for 4 Hours

A solitary Marine holds vigil at full attention during the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally in tribute to fallen comrades. More than 1.4 million have watched this video of Marine Sgt. Tim Chambers standing for more than 4 hours at attention to salute more than 300,000 Rolling Thunder riders passing through Washington DC on Memorial Day weekend 2010.

He has been doing this for 6 years, and this year took a leave of absence from the Marine Corps to travel with "Carry The Flame" to Washington. "Run For The Wall" riders follow two cross-country routes every year, from California and Texas to join the Rolling Thunder Run through Washington DC, attended by nearly a million motorcycle enthusiasts.



We salute you, Marine Sgt. Tim Chambers! Semper Fi!

View an excellent video of the 2010 Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run.

Rolling Thunder began in 1987 as a demonstration to bring awareness to the plight of prisoners of war (POW) and to those missing in action (MIA). Rolling Thunder originated when four Vietnam Veterans, exercising the First Amendment "Right to Petition and Assemble", organized the first group of 2500 motorcycles to ride through the streets of Washington, DC. This first Rolling Thunder run was made in an attempt to petition the government to take responsibility for the soldiers that were abandoned after the Vietnam War ended.

Today over 300, 000 motorcycles ride during the Rolling Thunder Memorial Day weekend observance, held each year in our nation’s capital. Rolling Thunder has evolved to be not only a demonstration for the POW/MIA issue but also a demonstration of patriotism and respect for soldiers and veterans from all wars.

Run For The Wall XXII - May 19 to 30 - "The Missing Man Formation" leads riders across the country to the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall in Washington DC to promote healing among ALL veterans, their families and friends; to call for an accounting of all POW/MIA; to honor the memory of those killed in action in all wars; and to support military personnel all over the world. "We ride for those who can't" - http://www.rftw.com/

What's Happening At Laconia 2010 Motorcycle Week

4th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride and Run Around Lake Winnipesaukee  - to benefit Laconia Fire Dept. Lifesaving Fund and Water Rescue Teams, as well as Easter Seals of New Hampshire and New Hampshire Veterans Count Program - Rain did not deter riders and boaters!

More than 275 signed up and lined up at NASWA Resort Saturday morning - Rain Or Shine! The event was a success again this year during the 87th Laconia Motorcycle Week.

Laconia is the 3rd largest motorcycle rally in the US! Enjoy motorcycle week at Laconia's only biker run resort. Party at the NAZBar Beach Bar and Grill, only 2 blocks to the Weirs.

Enjoy a beautiful ride to Kancamangus Trail and Mt Washington.

What's Happening at ROT Rally 2010 - Hot Video & Events

Bret Michaels "Rock My World." - ROT Rally 2010

Kimmy Cruz & Chop Shop Girls... heading home from Austin, TX

ROT Rally 2010 - closing day, June 13th

AUSTIN, TEXAS - Last Year - Robbie Knievel jumped a motorcycle 180 feet over multiple semi-trucks in front of the TEXAS Capitol for the 15th Annual Republic Of Texas Rally and Hank Williams Jr. was the music headliner! ...Find out what's happening this year!

The Lone Star State’s loudest, proudest and most colossal motorcycle rally draws more than 350 top vendors from all over the country and boosts the Austin, Texas economy by an estimated $35 million.

The 16th Annual ROT Rally opens all day Thursday, June 10th and officially closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13th 2010 at Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX.

Live in concert on the main stage, Thursday night - Blue Oyster, Friday night - Blood Sweat & Tears, and Saturday night - Bret Michaels "Rock My World."

Friday Night Parade & Congress Party.

Rock star Dee Snider of Twisted Sister will lead a "Bikers For Babies" ride on Saturday to benefit The March of Dimes campaign for healthy babies.

The Thunderdome is the entertainment center for the ROT Rally, where there's always something going on: live music, contests, celebrity meet and greets. Get away from the heat outside in this state of the art air conditioned entertainment venue. Daily shows 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

ROT’s Got Talent -This is a variety show like no other. People will be competing for an opportunity to perform as part of our headlining concert. Thursday - Sunday (All Day.) 

Tattoo Expo - It’s understood that motorcycles and tattoos share the same allure: Enjoyment of the Extreme. This year will be a marriage of those extremes with the first ever ROT Rally Tattoo Expo.

Big Texas Chop Off for American Heros - The ROT Rally highlights some of the country’s best upcoming bike builders every year and does a Give-A-Way custom bike to benefit the veterans of our country’s armed forces. Taking it a step further, this year’s judges will be the veterans and the motorcycle with the highest votes will be chosen as the prize for the give-away. Thursday - Sunday (All Day.)

Comedian Gallagher - “Engineer by training, comedian by choice," He sez, "I don't make it up, the truth is funny enough" Gallagher will be taking the stage throughout the day, Thursday - Sunday (All Day.)

Custom Baggers Showcase - Baggers are no longer “Grandpa’s bike” - They are what's happening NOW and "The “American Bagger Showcase” will feature some of America’s best Custom Baggers.

American Hellriders: Featuring The Wall of Death  - As seen on Ripley's Believe It or Not! Be amazed as Patch McGillcuttey, a wall of death rider of 14 years and professional stunt riders race their motorcycles and high-powered go-karts, reaching speeds of over 50 mph, on the side of a vertical wall.

Team FMX East: Freestyle Motorcross - FMX East will be presenting their gravity-defying "don't try this at home" tricks and stunts throughout the day, Thursday to Sunday.

Compete for 25k in the Teresi Dyno Drags - Rally fans will pit their skills against each other to determine the top 16 riders at ROT Rally, who have ridiculously fast reaction times that can stay on the throttle all out for a quarter of a mile. The Dyno Drag crew will analyze the results. If you qualify as one of the eight fastest Metric or Harley Davidson motorcycle riders, you will be invited to Sturgis for the shootout later this year where you will compete for $25,000 in cash and prizes. To compete, you must be an amateur rider on a street legal motorcycle no turbo, no NOS, no air shifters, so come test your skills and see what you and your bike can do.

At the hub of everything, look for Kimmy Cruz & The Chop Shop Girls serving drinks and having a good time at the 16th Annual ROT Rally.