spyderman051
11-05-2013, 08:50 AM
Olympia Toy Run
Saturday, December 7, 2013
9:00 AM
Eagle Leather (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10222+South+Tacoma+Way%2C+Lakewood%2C+WA)
10222 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA (map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10222+South+Tacoma+Way%2C+Lakewood%2C+WA)) 47.164516 -122.484409
Let's group up in front of the store....
It's time to brave the brisk December weather for the Annual Olympia Toy Run!
This is always a fun ride with lots of bikes of every kind, vendors and performers prior to the parade, and then a parade through Olympia with thousands of people lining the parade route showing their appreciation. It is pretty heart-warming to see all of the happy kids waving at us as we go by. The weather is usually chilly, but seeing the looks on the kids faces makes it all worthwhile!
We will meet at Eagle Leather in Lakewood with KSU at 9am, then make a stop at Hawks Prairie restaurant in Lacey to pick up any south enders with KSU at 9:30 or so. Then we head over to the staging area at South Sound Center where there are vendors and entertainment until it is time for the parade.
Remember to dress in layers as the temperatures are usually brisk coming to the event and after leaving. It is better to be overdressed and peel some layers off than not have enough and being cold.
Admission is an unwrapped toy or a donation of $10 single rider/$15 rider and passenger. Many people donate extra toys or money also. You donate the toys at the end of the parade, so if you can attach it to your bike, the kids can see it during the parade.
After the parade is over, continue on south out of Marathon Park after dropping off your toys and we will regroup just past the first stop sign after passing under the freeway. I will be planning a back road loop back toward home.
Here is the route map.
http://goo.gl/maps/a4yVH
I will drive it to get a good feel for it. I may make a stop in Orting to visit the Bakery, grab a cup of coffee and top off my tank if it's needed. Most bikes should be able to make the entire route on a single tank as it's less than 100 miles but if it's needed we'll make a late fuel stop. Make sure that you top off at or near your meetup point.
For more information, click on the link below to visit the Toy Run website:
http://olytoyrun.com/
Saturday, December 7, 2013
9:00 AM
Eagle Leather (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10222+South+Tacoma+Way%2C+Lakewood%2C+WA)
10222 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA (map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10222+South+Tacoma+Way%2C+Lakewood%2C+WA)) 47.164516 -122.484409
Let's group up in front of the store....
It's time to brave the brisk December weather for the Annual Olympia Toy Run!
This is always a fun ride with lots of bikes of every kind, vendors and performers prior to the parade, and then a parade through Olympia with thousands of people lining the parade route showing their appreciation. It is pretty heart-warming to see all of the happy kids waving at us as we go by. The weather is usually chilly, but seeing the looks on the kids faces makes it all worthwhile!
We will meet at Eagle Leather in Lakewood with KSU at 9am, then make a stop at Hawks Prairie restaurant in Lacey to pick up any south enders with KSU at 9:30 or so. Then we head over to the staging area at South Sound Center where there are vendors and entertainment until it is time for the parade.
Remember to dress in layers as the temperatures are usually brisk coming to the event and after leaving. It is better to be overdressed and peel some layers off than not have enough and being cold.
Admission is an unwrapped toy or a donation of $10 single rider/$15 rider and passenger. Many people donate extra toys or money also. You donate the toys at the end of the parade, so if you can attach it to your bike, the kids can see it during the parade.
After the parade is over, continue on south out of Marathon Park after dropping off your toys and we will regroup just past the first stop sign after passing under the freeway. I will be planning a back road loop back toward home.
Here is the route map.
http://goo.gl/maps/a4yVH
I will drive it to get a good feel for it. I may make a stop in Orting to visit the Bakery, grab a cup of coffee and top off my tank if it's needed. Most bikes should be able to make the entire route on a single tank as it's less than 100 miles but if it's needed we'll make a late fuel stop. Make sure that you top off at or near your meetup point.
For more information, click on the link below to visit the Toy Run website:
http://olytoyrun.com/