(click for Past Events from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011)
Red
Knights International Memorial Run
Saturday,
May 28, 2011
ride begins at 9 am sharp (rain or shine)
starting
point: McDonald's
(North Utica), 171 North Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
ride
will be to Boylston MA, which is the international home of the
Red Knights
overnight trip (over 230 miles one way), with a possibility to
ride into Boston the next day
for hotel reservations, contact Classic
Suites & Inns at (877) 642-3627 (and make sure to tell
them you're a Red Knight)
contact
Frank LaDue if you plan to attend, or would like more information
RKNY14 Benefit
Ride
Saturday,
July 9, 2011
registration
from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, ride begins at noon
sponsored
by the Red
Knights, New York Chapter 14
proceeds
benefit the children of the Clark
Burn Center
starting
and ending point: Nedrow
Fire Department, 6505 South Salina Street, Nedrow NY 13120-1103
$20
per bike, $15 per passenger
ride
will be about 100 miles with a gas stop
3rd
Annual
Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride
Saturday,
July 16, 2011
registration
on day of ride from 8:00 - 9:45 am
ride begins at 10 am with police escort
sponsored
by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapters 377, 480,
& 704; The Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, Chapter 17; and the Fair
Haven Chamber of Commerce
starting
point: Marvin
Park, Rt. 17C (Main Street), Owego, NY 13827
ending
point: Cayuga
Street Park, Village of Fair Haven, NY 13064
98
mile ride, free and open to the public
there
will be food and entertainment at the end of the ride in the Village
of Fair Haven
for
more information, contact Harvey Baker (The Vietnam Veterans of America,
607-898-3507), Dan Baker (The Patriot Guard, 607-229-8153), Bill Chandler
(The Blue Knights, 607-222-6357), or Barry Langerlan (The Blue Knights,
315-496-2921)
click
here
for a ride flyer
27th
Annual
Ride for
Kids
Sunday,
July 17, 2011
registration
from 8:00 - 9:45 am
ride begins at 10 am sharp (rain or shine)
proceeds
benefit the Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation
starting
point: Deerfield
Volunteer Fire Department, 5476 Trenton Road, Deerfield, NY 13502
The ride will end at Hildenbrant Pavilion
in Old Forge.
After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program
that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors.
Award presentations to top fundraisers will follow.
There
will also be drawings for a new Honda motorcycle, AGV helmet, Cardo Scala
Rider, Dunlop tire, and Tourmaster luggage. (You must be present to win.)
$35
minimum donation per person requested
for
more information, visit the Utica
ride page on the Ride
for Kids web site, or call 800-253-6530
Ride
for Miracles
Friday,
July 22, 2011
check-in
from 7:30 to 8:30 am, ride starts at 9 am
proceeds
benefit the Children's
Miracle Network Hospital at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Foundation
starting
and finishing point:
St. Luke's Campus, Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare, 1656
Champlin Avenue, Utica, NY 13501
This
will be an approximately 100 mile round-trip ride through the North
Country where we will stop along the way at several Adirondack Community
Physician Offices and meet some of our Miracle Children and families.
Prizes will be presented to top fundraisers. Individuals reaching
various fundraising levels also will receive incentive prizes.
$30
minimum donation per rider ($25 for each passenger)
all riders who register by Friday, July 15th will receive a 2011 Ride
for Miracles t-shirt
all
riders will receive snacks, beverages, and lunch by participating
in the ride
to
register, visit the
web site, or call (315) 624-5700
for
more information, contact the Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Foundation
at (315) 624-5600, or e-mail madams@mvnhealth.com
3rd
annual
Ride
for Strides Poker Run
Saturday,
July 23, 2011
(rain
date, Sunday July 24)
Registration
starts at 9 am, ride starts at 11 am
proceeds
benefit Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer
starting
and finishing point:
Maple
Ridge Ski Area, 2725 Mariaville Road, Rotterdam NY
12306
scenic
route, out to the Catskills and back, music, dinner, comedy, and prizes
at the end party
$25
per person, includes a free gift, food, four free raffle tickets,
and chances at over $2,000 in door prizes
for
more information, call Chet (518-528-3776) or Gretchen (518-421-1271)
click here
for a ride flyer, or find more information on Facebook
and Twitter
8th
annual
Ride
for the ARC
Saturday,
August 13, 2011
Registration
starts at 9:15 am, ride starts at 10 am
proceeds
benefit the Madison-Cortland
ARC
the
ride begins and ends at the Wampsville
Fireman's Field,
N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163
(click
here
for a map)
requested
donation of $20 per rider
registration includes lunch at ArcStock (begins at noon, features
six different bands)
for
more information, visit the Ride
for the ARC Facebook page, e-mail the Madison
County ARC, or call (315) 363-3389
WLEC
Poker Run
Sunday,
August 14, 2011
Registration
from 9 am to 11 am
proceeds
benefit the New
York State Firemen's Home
starting
point: Winona
Lake Engine Company No. 2, 160 South Plank Road (Route 52),
Newburgh NY 12550
finishing
point: Gail's
Place, 150
Route 17K, Newburgh NY 12550
$20 per person (includes door prizes, lunch from Gail's Place),
cash prize for best poker hand
click
here
for a ride flyer