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Motorcycle Events and Activities in Minnesota |
May 3, 2008
Forest Lake, Minnesota Forest Lake Lions Blessing of the Bikes and Road Rally Sponsored by Forest Lake Lions Registration is from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at Lakeside Memorial Park in Forest Lake. The ride starts from the City Municipal Parking Lot between Broadway and 2nd Avenue with the first group going out at 10:30 am. The ride will go 150 miles with two stops and end in Wyoming, MN. Pre-registration fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. On the day of the ride the fee is $30.00 for the rider and $20.00 for a passenger. Ride fee includes a commemorative button and $5.00 luncheon certificate. Proceeds go to Hastings Veteran's Home, American Cancer Society, and 3 local food shelves. (651) 982-0627 http://forestlakelions.org May 3, 2008 Carver, Minnesota Carver Fun Run for American Diabetes Camp Needlepoint Sponsored by Harvey's, Lisa's, and Siggy's. Registration starts at 10:30 am at 220 Broadway N in Carver. The ride leaves promptly at 12:00 pm. Ride fee is $15.00 per person. For more information call Harvey's Bar and Grill at (952) 448-2289, http://www.CarverFunRun.com May 17, 2008 Staples, Minnesota Highways for Hospice Sponsored by Lakewood Health System Hospice Fund, Staples Community Center, Damascus Way Ride starts at the Staples Community Center, 425 4th Street NE in Staples. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:45 am and the 100 mile ride leaves 11:00 am. Ride fee is $10.00 per person. Proceeds will benefit LHS Hospice. For more information call (218) 894-8086 May 17, 2008 Saint Paul, Minnesota Reentry Ride and Poker Run Sponsored by Minnesota Community Corrections Association Ride starts at the Minnesota Department of Corrections Central Office, 1450 Energy Park Drive in St. Paul. Registration begins at 10:00 am and the ride begins at 10:30 am. The ride will have stops at Lino Lakes, Rush City, Stillwater and Oak Park Heights. Ride fee for pre-registered riders is $35.00 for the rider or $50.00 with a passenger. Fee is and additional $5.00 on the day of the ride. (512) 287-1611 May 17, 2008 Maplewood, Minnesota VJMC Annual Bike Show Sponsored by Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of Minnesota The bike show will be held at Kline Motorsports, 2610 North Highway 61 in Maplewood. Bikes must enter by 12:00 pm. Show is for Japanese bikes only. Awards given in verious categories. http://www.trailpostdriver.com/vjmc-mn.html May 21, 2008 East Bethel, Minnesota Patriot Ride 2008 Sponsored by Dennis Kirk Registration starts at 9:00 am at Fatboys Bar & Grill in East Bethel. The ride begins at 11:00 am. Ride fee for a pre-registered is $25.00 or pay $30.00 on the day of the ride. Ride fee for a passenger is $10.00. http://thepatriotride.org/ May 24, 2008 Randall, Minnesota Parkinson's Research Ride Registration is from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm at the Randall Liquor Store on Pacific Avenue in Randall. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm rain or shine. Ride fee is $10.00 per rider. All proceeds from this event will benefit Horizon Health in Pierz, MN, and Parkinson's research at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. (320) 632-0504, (320) 360-4601 May 31, 2008 St. Paul, Minnesota Ride for Wishes(TM) Sponsored by Fury Motor Cycle, St. Paul Fire Department, and Kare11 Run starts at Fury Motorcycle, 740 North Concord St. South in St. Paul. Registration begins at 9:30 am and ride begins at 11:00 am. Ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The ride ends with street dance, barbeque, silent auction, vendors and more. The ride benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. http://www.chucksride.com June 14, 2008 Long Prairie, Minnesota Freedom Ride 2008 Sponsored by Long Prairie American Legion and Long Prairie VFW The 125 mile ride begins at the Todd County Fairgrounds, 1 block north of the Cenex Station on Hwy 27. Registration is from 10:00 am to 11:45 am and the ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Ride fee is $15.00 per rider and includes a meal at the end of the ride. Proceeds benefit the families and soldiers from the Long Prairie Area. http://www.prairiefest.net June 14 - 27, 2008 St Paul, Minnesota 2008 Honor and Remember Ride To Washington Sponsored by Military Salute Project Ride starts at 7:00 am at St. Paul Harley Davidson, 2899 Hudson Boulevard in St Paul. The ride will go to Washington, DC to visit The Wall, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Arlington National Cemetery and other sites. Return trip includes Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, Deal's Gap and Dollywood. Other riders will be able to join in at cities where the ride stops for the night. The night of June 14th the ride stops in Wenona, Illinois. June 15th the ride will stop in Columbus, Ohio. June 16th through 19th riders will be staying in Falls Church, Virginia and will be riding from that location to various sites in the Washington area. On June 20 the ride will stop in Roanoke, Virginia. June 21st stop will be in Asheville, North Carolina. Riders will stop on June 22nd and 23rd in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. On June 24th the ride stops in Clarksville, Tennessee. The stop for the night of June 25th will be in Alton, Illinois. Riders will stop for the night in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 26 and the ride ends in St. Paul on the 27th. Riders may ride the entire trip or any part. For more information click here to send e-mail, or go to http://home.att.net/~militarysalute1/ June 14, 2008 Apple Valley, Minnesota Cop's Run Sponsored by Parenting With Purpose Registration is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley. The fee is $35.00 for the rider and $20.00 for a passenger which included a free t-shirt for the first 100 riders. The ride ends with a barbeque, a celebration, and prizes. The ride will benefit the children of prisoners. (612) 483-8562, http://www.copsrun.org June 14, 2008 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Carp's Cancer Crushers Rally in the Valley Sponsored by Doc's Landing, Midway Bar, Logger's Bar & Grill, and Sals Angus Grill Registration begins at 9:30 am with all the bikes out at 10:30 am from Doc's Landing, 3200 White Bear Avenue North in White Bear Lake. The fee is $25.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride will travel approximately 150 miles. The final stop is in Withrow for prize drawings. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. (651) 983-9052 June 14, 2008 New York Mills, Minnesota 7th Annual Ronald McDonald House Benefit Ride The ride starts at the V.F.W. on Hwy #10 in New York Mills, Minnesota. The ride begins at 12:00 pm rain or shine. The ride will have two stops and end with supper and a concert. http://www.rmhride.com . July 12 - 13, 2008 Blaine, Minnesota Hawgs for Dogs Sponsored by Guide Dogs of America Registration is from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at Twin Cities Harley Davidson North in Blaine. The ride will travel 200 miles the first day with poker stops along the way. The ride will stop for the night in Decorah, Iowa. Poker run winners will be announced and dinner will be provided. The ride will return to the twin cities area the next morning. The ride will benefit Guide Dogs of America. http://hawgsfordogs.org June 21, 2008 Wells, Minnesota 3 Day Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sponsored by Wells V.F.W. The ride will start at the Wells Mn V.F.W, 25 South Broadway in Wells. Registration will start at 12:00 pm and the ride leaves at 12:30 pm. Ride fee is $15 per person. The ride ends with food, music, and an auction. July 12, 2008 Parkers Prairie, Minnesota Pride of Lions Motorcycle Ride for Youth Sponsored by Parkers Prairie Pride of Lions Registration starts at 10:00 am at the Parkers Prairie Liquor Store. Ride begins at 12:00 pm and ends with door prizes. For more information call (218) 639-9798, http://www.ppindependent.net July 12, 2008 Austin, Minnesota International Ride For Help Sponsored by The Salvation Army Ride starts at Bend Campground on Highway 105 South in Austin. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Ride fee is $10.00 per person. A meal will be provided for registered riders. The 200 mile ride ends with food, live music, and prizes. For more information call (507) 437-4566 July 18 - 20, 2008 Farmington, Minnesota Bottoms Up Bike Fest Gates open Friday at 5:00 pm at 3671 250th St W near Farmington. Admission is $20.00 per person and you must be 21 to enter. The rally will include a bike show, bike games, vendors, games, camping, music and more. Bike games will include slow ride, weenie bite, water balloon toss and more. Those entering the bike show should sign up as they enter the gate. Bike show entry is $5.00. Trophies will be awarded to bike show winners. http://www.bottomsupbikefest.com/ July 19, 2008 Perham, Minnesota Dreams for Kids And Make-A-Wish Foundation Registration starts at 10:30 am and ends at 12:30 pm at Playtime Sports Bar & Grill, 3 miles south of Perham on Hwy 78. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm. Ride fee is $10.00 per person and includes a meal. The ride ends with entertainment and a motorcycle raffle. For more information call (218)-346-2114 July 25 - 26, 2008 St. Paul, Minnesota 9th Annual Lightning Run Sponsored by St. Paul Harley-Davidson, St. Paul H.O.G. Chapter, and the St. Paul Police Department Registration for the observation run at 9:00 am from the Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Circle in St. Paul. The ride ends with a parade, and a live auction. All bikes are welcome. Proceeds will go to the Diabetes Institute. (651) 738-2168, http://www.lightningrun.com July 26, 2008 Eagle Bend, Minnesota 7th. Annual Run for Camp Heartland Sponsored by Bikers with Big Hearts and Thunder Lodge Sports Bar Ride starts at the Eagle Valley High School, 405 Main St. W. in Eagle Bend. Registration is from 10:00 am to 11:45 am. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $10.00 per person and all bikes are welcome. The ride is 119 miles with 2 stops and will end in Long Prairie with music, door prizes and food. (218) 738-4333 July 27, 2008 Melrose, Minnesota 10th Annual Dale VanBeck Memorial Run Ride starts at the Melrose American Legion, 265 Co Rd 173 in Melrose. The 50 mile ride begins at 1:00 pm. The ride ends with lunch and bike games. All proceeds will go to Project Give A Gift Inc. (320) 256-4006. August 16, 2008 Jordan, Minnesota Harley Heaven Memorial Motorcycle Poker Run Registration starts at 10:00 am at Brewers Bar, 350 Eldorado Drive in Jordan. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm rain or shine. The ride will have 7 stops ant the top three hands will win. Proceeds will be split between a motorcycle rights organization and Allina Hospice (952) 758-3296. August 16 - 17, 2008 Saint Paul, Minnesota MS River Road Run Motorcycle Tour Registration begins at the State Capital building in Saint Paul at 7:00 am on Saturday, Aug. 17. The two day ride begins with a parade-style roll out at 9 am. All riders must have $200.00 in pledges pus pay a registration fee. Registration fee from January 1 to June 30 is $40.00. Fee from July 1 to August 10 is $50.00. and registration fee on the day of the ride is $50.00. The ride will have an overnight stop in La Crosse, WI and end in Maple Lake. The ride benefits the MS Society support programs, services and research. 612-335-7900 August 17, 2009 St. Peter, Minnesota Biker Sunday Sponsored by Jesus Assembly of God The bike show begins at 12:00 pm at Jesus Assembly of God, 722 Sunrise Drive in St. Peter. An award will be given for the best of show and peoples choice. There will also be a 20 mile ride beginning at 2:00 pm. There is no charge to enter you bike or participate on the ride. The event includes a hog roast, kids activities, games and more. The event is preceded with a church service. For more information call (507) 934-1468, http://www.jesusassembly.org August 22, 2009 Red Lake , Minnesota Ride Against Youth Sponsored by Red Lake Nation Suicide Prevention Volunteers, Red Lake Nation Foods/Fisheries, Red Lake 7 Clans Casino, Red Lake Nation FD, or Red Lake Nation Tribal Council Registration begins at 8:00 am at Red Lake Humanities. The ride begins at 10:00 am at RLFD parking lot. The ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride goes through Red Lake, Debs township, and Black Duck. The ride ends with a fish fry, door prizes, and more. For more information call Bill at (218) 368-5296 August 23, 2008 Grand Rapids, Minnesota Construction Cruise Registration will begin at 8:00 am at Lakes Inn, 1300 East US Highway 169 in Grand Rapids. The ride will begin at 10:00 am and will go 130 miles through Itasca County with 3 stops. Ride fee is $20.00 per person. fee includes a t-shirt. Proceeds will benefit Itasca Habitat for Humanity. http://www.itascahabitat.org August 29 - 31, 2008 Brainerd, Minnesota Rally Up North Sponsored by American Hardcore Customs The rally will be held at Crow Wing County Fairgrounds near Brainerd. Gates will open at 9 am on Friday. The event includes a burn out pit, dyno runs, a poker style ride, camping, music and more. This is a charity event raising money for Confidence Learning Center. For more information call (218) 828-3760, http://www.rallyupnorth.com September 6, 2008 Fergus Falls, Minnesota Lakeland Hospice Motorcycle Run The ride starts at U Motors, 1120 Frontier Ave in Fergus Falls. The ride begins at 12:00 pm rain or shine. The 120 mile ride will go through Ottertail county lakes area with several stops. The ride ends with a motorcycle raffle. The ride will raise funds to help hospice patients. For more information call (218) 998-1423, http://www.hospice-ride.com/ September 13, 2008 Rochester, Minnesota Valley Thunder Ride begins at Whiskey Bones Roadhouse on North Broadway. Rochester. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The ride will go 150 miles and end with auctions and live music. All proceeds will go to The Booker Mini Foundation. For more information call (507) 269-4366 September 20, 2008 Elk River, Minnesota Fourth Annual Lynnda Laubach Breast Cancer Ride Registration begins at 10:00 am at Zylstra Harley-Davidson in Elk River. The 100 mile ride leaves at 11:30 am. Ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. Fee includes lunch and dinner. Ride ends in Rogers with pizza buffet. All monies earned goes to Breast Cancer Center at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.. For more information call (763) 427-4395 |