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Hello From the deep south, PA that is :roflblack:. Looking forward to the new year and riding season coming up. So hopefully we can post some local PA rides here if you know of any. The PA board is not very active. We can change that, have a lot of Spyders around and welcome to the new Rykers, I'm sure there will be a lots of them. SpyderLovers is a great Forum / tool that we should take advantage of.:ohyea:
CopperSpyder, I found an excellent book that is "A travel guide to over 8,000 miles of journeys in the mid-Atlantic". It has easy to follow directions with trip highlights for 30 routes in 9 states and all of this with less that 150 miles of Interstates! The title of this book is: Great Roads, Great Rides" It is broken up into one, two and three day rides. I am currently on my 3rd copy of this spiral-bound book as I have given a copy to a friend and another to the Ride Captain in the American Legion Riders group that I belong to. When I ordered this last time (if I'm remembering correctly), I believe that they will no longer be publishing in book form, but it may still be available in a downloadable PDF. I just checked on Amazon and Google and cannot find the book available in any form but, I will try to contact the wife of the gentleman that wrote the book and,if it's still available in any form, I will get back to you.
I checked through my "sent" emails and found the string of emails from when I ordered the guide the last time. The wife of one of the gentlemen that put the guide together said that her husband had died several years earlier and that since orders had dropped off significantly they would no longer publish the guide. She recommended at that time that she would honor orders through December of 2017. I sent an email yesterday asking if any copies of the guide might still be available either in print or as a downloadable PDF file, but have yet to hear back from her. I'll try again and let you know what I find.
I know that this is a great book if someone is looking for local roads to roam and maybe you can share the info you find with the other riders here. Maybe a club Ride Captain would find the book a good tool. What I'm hoping to start is for SpyderLovers in the PA area like Riders, Clubs or just local businesses are, say doing a all bikers get together for a good cause or just to do it and ride as a group. I hope to meet you and other riders that post here on SL. Last year for example here in Waynesboro, PA we had a Bike Night for all bikers (was the first) lots of bikes downtown was fun. I belong to other groups (CMA & PGR) and enjoy them also. I have two bikes a HD street and now a Spyder RTL. I hope to rest the HD and use just the RT this year. So post your local PA area event / ride.:yes::yes::yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by SpyderConvert
[B]Sunday May 25, 2019
Rolling Thunder XXXII
Moved below
Sunday April 7, 2019, 9am to 5 pm
32nd Ann Harrisburg Spring Motorcycle Swap Meet & Show
This event is complete
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I was able to contact the wife of the gentleman that was a co-author of the book (he has since passed away). She does still have about 100 of the printed books, but has no plans to make any of it available in PDF form. I had paid $24.95 for my books, but she is willing to let them go for $20.00. If anyone out there is interested, please PM me and I will give you her contact information.
Also, if you are a veteran (or the son or daughter of a veteran) some American Legions have "Riders". Something to look into.
April 27, 2019
Soldiers of the Law Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Location: 187 E Hershey Park Dr
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Contact:
Kristin Einsel or Jody Lamparter
(717) 534-0565
psphemc@gmail.com
The 15th Annual "Soldiers of the Law" Memorial Motorcycle Ride honoring our Pennsylvania Fallen Police Officers.
Staging 9-11am
Includes:
-Blue Knight and Police escorted 85 mile ride through Dauphin, Lebanon & Schuylkill counties with mid way rest stop.
-Self guided tour through PA State Police Museum & guided tour through Police Academy
-Registration, event pin, and light breakfast before ride and sit down meal at end of ride
$25/person + optional cost of t-shirt
Day of Ride Registration is okay, but pins/shirts may not be assured. Pre-Register by 4/12 to ensure event pin & optional commemorative shirt ($20-$22)
Run for the Son Sponsored by CMA local chapter #583 Glory Land Riders
Saturday, May 4th 2019; All Motorcycles Welcome; Ride starts At M&S Harley Davidson, Chambersburg PA. Registration: 9:00 am - 10:45 am Registration fee: Donation
Free Hamburger, Drink & Chips for registrants with their ticket. Food available starting at 10:00 am
Blessing of the Bikes: Available all morning. Ride begins at 11:00 and will be approximately 100 miles ending back at M&S Harley Davidson Chambersburg Pa.
Nothing is definite so far, but the Director of our American Legion Riders group has been in contact with the organizer of the Rolling Thunder event. He was told that the reason that they are getting out of this event is the cost, around $200,000. Since this a "weekend" event, they have to pay for security and, of course, that means overtime. We are looking into recruiting other American Legions and VFWs to see if we can get their commitment to join in and at least help to defray the cost so that we can continue to enjoy this event. I will keep everyone posted on our progress.
It was NOT my intent to hijack this thread.
Its not Thank You for the update!! :2thumbs:
Sunday May 25, 2019
Rolling Thunder XXXII
Location: Pentagon Parking Lots
Washington, District of Columbia
2019 IS THE LAST ROLLING THUNDER EVENT IN WASHINGTON D.C.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 24th
5 PM - Washington National Cathedral - 'Blessing of the Bikes'
9 PM - Candle Light Vigil at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
SATURDAY MAY, 25th
9 AM- 9 PM Thunder Alley The official vendor site for Rolling Thunder XXXII is on 22nd Street and Constitution Avenue Northwest. Official Rolling Thunder patches, pins and T-shirts are on sale in Thunder Alley, along with food and biker related goods.
SUNDAY MAY, 26th
6 AM - Reveille - Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Wake-up call for all riders taking part in the Rolling Thunder XXXII First Amendment Demonstration Run. Bikers rally in the North and South Pentagon parking lots at 7 AM for a noon departure.
9 AM - Thunder Alley Opens: Location: 22nd and Constitution Ave NW
12 PM - Rolling Thunder XXXII First Amendment Demonstration Run
First Amendment Demonstration Run - Bikes leave
Sunday June 2nd 2019
Operation God Bless America Ride XXIX
10835 John Wayne Drive Greencastle (The I-81 Travel Center), Pennsylvania, Registration 9:30 am - 11:30 am Donation $20.00 per person
Kickstands up at 12 Noon, Destination - Martinsburg VA Hospital, Martinsburg, WV.
For more information http://www.ogbaride.com/
Here is a video of the 2015 ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6funjy0t-zM
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Johnstown Thunder in the Valley 2019
Location: Downtown Johnstown, PA
The Johnstown Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally has something for everyone including entertainment with multiple bands, tons of vendors offering a variety of products, rides, manufacturers displays, food & drink and a whole lot more. The official Thunder Parade rolls through the town at high noon on Saturday, where thousands line the street to watch the seemingly endless stream of motorcycles rumble by. Local restaurants welcome bikers with events and promotions, and other organizations host hill climbs, bike contests and other activities. No admission fee!
July 11 - July 14, 2019
Gettysburg Bike Week
Location: All Star Complex 2638 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Contact: GBW 717-873-6181 or gbwvendor@yahoo.com
Four days of Motorcycles, Live Entertainment, Daily Poker Runs, Contest, Bike Show, Parade of Chrome, Bike Games, Burn Out Contest, Swap Meet, Vendors and a Whole Lot More!
Sunday, July 28th, 2019
2nd Annual Pennsylvania, Texas Roadhouse Motorcycle Ride
Registration & Breakfast Location: Texas Roadhouse in York, PA. 1510 Mount Zion Road, York, PA 17402
Registration Time: 8am 9:45am, Registration Fee $20 Per Rider $20 Per Passenger $20 for Non-riders
Registration will include a Texas-sized breakfast, free T-shirt for the first 200 registrants, free gifts from our partners, vendor fair and raffles followed by the singing of the national anthem, blessing of the bikes and kick stands up at 10am! Parking assistance provided by our friends from the York Chapter American Legion Riders. Ride Ends: at Battlefield Harley Davidson, 21 Calvary Field Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Ending location will include a Texas Roadhouse BBQ, free concert, vendor fair, raffles and prize giveaway, appearances from Homes for Our Troops recipients and much more! All for an incredible cause!
Email Katherine at yorktexasroadhouse@gmail.com or Like our page on Facebook Texas Roadhouse Motorcycle Ride Benefitting Homes for Our Troops PA for updates! Online registration location: https://www.myhfotusa.org/TRH2019/Donate/ Tickets BE SURE TO SELECT PENNSYLVANIA OPTIONS!
August 10, 2019 Riding for a Purpose
Location: 475 Shippensburg Road, Newville, Pennsylvania
Registration: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Costs: Rider $15.00 (passenger $10.00)
Motorcycle Ride will begin and end at the Church. There will be a BBQ lunch at the church for all riders and door prizes will be drawn at that time.
This ride raises funds to support Newville First Church of God's PAW Packs Ministry which provides weekend meals for local school children who would otherwise go hungry when the school lunch programs are not available on the weekend.
August 18, 2019 31st Annual Motorcyclist Ride for MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Location: M&S Harley Davidson, 160 Falling Springs RD. Chambersburg, PA. 17202
Registration: 11:00am - 12:30 pm $15.00 minimum pledge per person to MDA
last rider leaves at 12:30 pm. Ride will end at Maria & Sals Pizzeria 4550 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA 17222
Pledge includes, Free Admission to Post Ride Party, Free MDA Ride Pin, Pizza, Soda, Dessert, Door Prizes
September 7th 1st Responder & Military Appreciation Car & Bike Show
Location: M&S Harley Davidson, 160 Falling Springs RD. Chambersburg, PA. 17202
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Event open, Presentation of the colors, National Anthem, Pledge of allegiance, Prayer, Moment of silence, Taps. Lots of Vendors on hand; Black out truck, Busted Knuckles Detailer, Glenn A Shew Pin Stripping, KEI Designs, Kyles Patriotic Wall Art, New Day Yoga Massage, CMA Ice Cream, Union Cigar Club of Gettysburg and More. Events; Car & Truck Show, Door Prizes, Local Fire and Police, Wall of Fallen Heros, 1:30 pm K-9 Demo. Live music, food and much more.
October 5th; Fallen Officers Memorial Law Ride, Honoring & Supporting Families of Fallen Officers.
Registration 11-12:30 pm, Location: M&S Harley Davidson, 160 Falling Springs RD. Chambersburg PA. Kickstands up at 1:00 pm. This is an escorted Ride.
Registration fee Rider $25.00, Passenger $15.00,
Oct 13th 2019 Baltimore/Washington Ride for Kids to benefit The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Registration 8-9:30 am Cost $45.00 pp. location: Turf Valley Resort: 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21042.
Registration fee includes 2019 Ride for Kids T-shirt, Ride Pin, light breakfast and lunch at event
Kickstands Up: 10 a.m., Rain or Shine Join us for a scenic motorcycle ride from Ellicott. Local pediatric brain tumor survivors will accompany motorcyclists on their ride. Any make or model of street legal motorcycle is welcome, and food and entertainment are available for all registered attendees.
Well I’m a bit late to the party - finally purchased a Ryker Rally and did a few rides 2- up with my wife. Certainly we would be up for some
Welcome to the forum Snayl135. I will be posting new rides coming up when the 2020 season starts. I hope to meet you one day! Live to Ride, Ride to Live!!