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[TD] Heart of Washington Ride Recap June 6 – 8
Posted on Sunday, June 15 @ 09:54:58 PDT by gregory_kennedy[/TD]
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Catherine Kent - June 15, 2014
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Heart of Washington Ride Recap June 6 – 8
For the second annual Heart of Washington ride, 87 riders and 79 motorcycles gathered on Friday at the Chelan home of Karyl Oules who hosted the event. The ride was financed by donation and supported by Samaritan Riders, a charitable organization founded five years ago by Robert Johansen to assist central Washington children with severe medical problems. Four children have been supported so far; the latest is “Lil Hulk,” a boy of four with cancer.
Friday’s ride, titled “Aplets, Cotlets, and Candy – Oh My!” followed Route 97 on the South bank of the Columbia, through Orondo, to Liberty Orchards in Cashmere, home of Aplets and Cotlets, where riders toured the candy factory. The ride continued along the Wenatchee River, through Peshastin and Plain, to scenic Lake Wenatchee. On the way back, riders stopped at the Alps Candy store, the alpine village of Leavenworth, and the interesting Visitors Center at Rocky Reach Dam. Riders seemed to agree that the highlights of the ride were the candy factory and the magnificent scenery along the way.
Saturday’s ride, “Lakes, Dams, and a Ferry Ride,” crossed Beebe Bridge, wound up McNeil Canyon to Highway 2, and followed an ancient flood path on the way to Grand Coulee Dam with Banks Lake and famous Steamboat Rock along the way. The ride continued across Lake Roosevelt by the Keller Ferry – it was a sight to see all of those bikes packed tight on one small ferry! Leaving the river, the tour followed Cache Creek Road through Colville National Forest to the Indian Agency Trading Post and then along the Columbia River to Omak Lake and into Omak for a late lunch. Saturday evening at Karyl’s home was lively with a barbeque dinner ably catered by Company Creek Pizza and music by Peggy Courtney and the Nite Riders.
On Sunday, many riders accompanied Karyl to services at Real Life Church in Chelan before taking their departure.
Throughout the weekend, bike specialists Ann and Joe Meyer, in from Las Vegas, laser-aligned Can-Am Spyder cycles, installed all manner of lights and optional gear, and dispensed expert advice on the finer points of three-wheel biking. Samaritan Riders provided experienced ride captains for both rides so that all participants – from as far away as Wyoming, San Diego, Nevada, and Canada – could enjoy the scenic beauty and fine roads here in the heart of Washington. [/TD]
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Heart of Washington Ride Recap June 6 – 8
For the second annual Heart of Washington ride, 87 riders and 79 motorcycles gathered on Friday at the Chelan home of Karyl Oules who hosted the event. The ride was financed by donation and supported by Samaritan Riders, a charitable organization founded five years ago by Robert Johansen to assist central Washington children with severe medical problems. Four children have been supported so far; the latest is “Lil Hulk,” a boy of four with cancer.
Friday’s ride, titled “Aplets, Cotlets, and Candy – Oh My!” followed Route 97 on the South bank of the Columbia, through Orondo, to Liberty Orchards in Cashmere, home of Aplets and Cotlets, where riders toured the candy factory. The ride continued along the Wenatchee River, through Peshastin and Plain, to scenic Lake Wenatchee. On the way back, riders stopped at the Alps Candy store, the alpine village of Leavenworth, and the interesting Visitors Center at Rocky Reach Dam. Riders seemed to agree that the highlights of the ride were the candy factory and the magnificent scenery along the way.
Saturday’s ride, “Lakes, Dams, and a Ferry Ride,” crossed Beebe Bridge, wound up McNeil Canyon to Highway 2, and followed an ancient flood path on the way to Grand Coulee Dam with Banks Lake and famous Steamboat Rock along the way. The ride continued across Lake Roosevelt by the Keller Ferry – it was a sight to see all of those bikes packed tight on one small ferry! Leaving the river, the tour followed Cache Creek Road through Colville National Forest to the Indian Agency Trading Post and then along the Columbia River to Omak Lake and into Omak for a late lunch. Saturday evening at Karyl’s home was lively with a barbeque dinner ably catered by Company Creek Pizza and music by Peggy Courtney and the Nite Riders.
On Sunday, many riders accompanied Karyl to services at Real Life Church in Chelan before taking their departure.
Throughout the weekend, bike specialists Ann and Joe Meyer, in from Las Vegas, laser-aligned Can-Am Spyder cycles, installed all manner of lights and optional gear, and dispensed expert advice on the finer points of three-wheel biking. Samaritan Riders provided experienced ride captains for both rides so that all participants – from as far away as Wyoming, San Diego, Nevada, and Canada – could enjoy the scenic beauty and fine roads here in the heart of Washington. [/TD]
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