Charity Motorcycle Rides: Louisville Bikers Get Ready to Ride for Favorite Cause
Charity motorcycle rides are springing up all over Louisville, so take the pontoon floats off that two-wheeled beauty and get out for some magnificent local rides for charity as the weather clears and the fun awaits.
Ben Whitaker hasn't been a biker for very long, but he learned very quickly after buying his first motorcycle that the local biker scene isn't at all what decades of media have presented bikers to be. His first experience was at a Two-Lane Liquors bike night, where he spoke to club members and learned the ropes. He found that these were big-hearted people of all walks of life, who were committed to one another and moved in forces to support many causes. That's why he and his business partner, Lin Sinnocle, started XXLbiker.com, in part to keep the local biker community up-to-date on events, and to promote an accurate image of motorcycle enthusiasts.
Enthusiast and national director of the Ride for CHANGE-Ride for HOPE said that bikers are a powerful, supportive community who make excellent advocates for youth because of the value they take in freedom and strength, and so he promotes charitable rides all over the nation to expand awareness. The Ride for CHANGE-Ride for hope will launch its first event in Louisville from Bluegrass Harley Davidson at 11 a.m. on Derby Day and ends at the Muhammad Ali Center.
Following are other upcoming charity motorcycle rides in early June:
Dave Ehrler Memorial Apple Patch Poker Run: Whitaker said the Apple Patch Poker Run is a must event for bikers, promising a year-in and year-out well organized event that begins at Outback Steakhouse in Crestwood at typically ends 125 miles later for a reception at a beautiful farm and catered by Outback. Registration begins at 10 a.m. June 4, 2011, the day of the event. Proceeds benefit Apple Patch, which helps people transition to assisted living conditions. Pre-registriation is available by calling Vonnie Ehrler Russell at (502) 296-3003 or (502) 718-1559.
Bob Hook Chevrolet Ride for the Vets: On June 11, pre-registration will occur at the Kentucky State Hog Rally post-party at Hooters at Dupont for the 12th Annual Bob Hook Poker Run. Bikers can sign up for the run for a $5 discount on registration. On June 17, Hooters will also host a thank you party featuring the music of Caribou. The Poker Run will occur June 18, launching from Bob Hook Chevrolet and featuring all military stops. Registration begins at 10:30 and the ride begins at noon. Proceeds benefit the Homeless Veterans Transition Program. Riders call Tom Lovelace at (502) 551-4268 for more information.
Posted on May 4, 2011 by Kimberly Anderson
