July 4, 2009
Paxton, Illinois
Ford County Motorcycle Show
Sponsored by Ford County
The show will be held at Pells park on route 9 East. Registration will
be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Entry fee is $10.00. The bike show will
have 10 categories including custom, stock, dresser, Sportster,
trike/sidecar, import dresser, import, off road, radical, antique, and
peoples choice. There will be children's games, music,
food, demonstrations, flea market and more.
For more information call (217) 379-3622,
, or go to http://www.abate-il.org/fordco/.
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July 11, 2009
Lynwood, Illinois
Cruising For A Cause
Sponsored by Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association Indiana chapter #25
Registration will start at 9:30 am at Pick-up's Bar & Grill, 21000 Torrence Ave.
in Lynwood. The fee for this ride is $20.00 for the rider or
$25.00 with a passenger. The first bike will leave at 11:00
am. The ride will be around 100 miles through Indiana and Illinois.
The ride will benefit The Christian Haven Home For Kids.
For more information call John (219) 781-9542 or Deno (708) 822-6078.
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July 12, 2009 Kenosha
and Libertyville, Illinois
Charity Poker Run Benefiting Operation Homefront
Sponsored by American Revolutions
The ride has two start locations. In Libertyville riders will starts at Lake Shore Harley Davidson, 14000 Rockland Road.
In Kenosha the ride begins at Ukes Harley Davidson, 5995 120th avenue.
Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $20.00 per
hand. The ride ends in Antioch with cash prizes, food, 50/50 raffles and
more.
For more information call (262) 806.2832,
, or go to http://www.americanrevolutions.org.
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July 12, 2009 Sugar Grove, Illinois
Blue Knights IL 2- 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Poker Run
The event will take place at the Kane County F.O.P. Lodge 42W635 Ke-Da-Ka Road
in Sugar
Grove. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the first bike goes out
at 10:30 am. The cost of the run is $20.00 which includes the passenger.
There will be door prizes, 50/50 drawing, live music and food. Proceeds from this event benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
For more information
, or go to http://BKIL2.org.
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July 18, 2009 Port Byron, Illinois
6th Annual Nancy DeMeyer Memorial Ride
The ride will begin at Peacock's Tavern 114 N. Main St in Port Byron.
Registration will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Proceeds from this event
will go to Midwest Hope and Healing Quad Cities Cancer Support Group.
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July 18, 2009
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
4th Annual Kenneth G. Wentink Memorial Ride to the Rock
Sponsored by Leukemia Research Foundation through its Dads’ Chapter, partnering with the Chicago Regional Chapter of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.
Registration will be in Glen Ellyn, at the Wal-Mart parking lot, 3S100 IL Route
53 at 9:30am. The ride will begin at 10:30 am.The ride fee is $25.00 for the
rider and $10.00 for a passenger. For more information call (847)
328-3555, extension 204,
, or go to http://www.leukemia-research.org/RideToTheRock.
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July 18, 2009 Springfield, Illinois
9th Annual Johnny Utah Benefit Poker Run
Sponsored by Steel Justice MC
Registration will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at 14th & Carpenter St Springfield.
The poker run will be followed by a benefit auction
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, or go to http://www.steeljusticemc.com.
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July 18, 2009 Alsip, Illinois
2 Old 2 Cold Christmas in July Toy Run
The run will start at the Dakota Inn 12119 S Pulaski in Alsip. Registration starts at
8:00 am and the run will depart at 10:00 am. All the toys and proceeds will go to needy children at Christmas.
For more information , or go to http://2old2cold.org.
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July 18, 2009 Yorkville, Illinois
Family Fun Fest
Sponsored by Family and Friends Support Group for Kendall County Special Olympics
The run will begin at American Legion 9054 Route 34 Veterans
Parkway,
Yorkville. Registration will begin at 9:00am. The first bike goes out at
10:00 am.
For more information call (630) 768-2274,
, or go to http://kcsofamilyandfriends.com.
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July 18 - 22, 2009
Bridgeview, Illinois
2nd Annual Loop Around Lake Michigan
Sponsored by The Krash Bar
The ride starts 9:00 am at the Krash Bar, 7112 S. Harlem Ave. in
Bridgeview. The first day the ride goes 243 miles from Bridgeview, IL. to Ludington,
MI. The second day the ride goes 130 miles from Ludington, MI. to Bellaire,
MI. The third day the ride goes 129 miles from Bellaire, MI. to Mackinaw City,
MI. The 4th day the ride goes 202 miles from Mackinaw City, MI.
to Marinette, WI. There is no cost to join the ride.
For more information call (708) 906-5670 or .
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July 19, 2009 Elgin, Illinois
Chicagoland Ride For Kids
The ride starts at Elgin Community College at 1700 Spartan Drive in
Elgin. Registration will be held from 7:00 am to 9:15 am. The escorted ride starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or
shine. For more information go to http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2009/chicagoland.html.
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July 25, 2009 Savoy, Illinois
3rd Annual Marine Corps League Toy Ride
The ride starts at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1335 Savoy Plaza Drive in Savoy.
Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The ride fee is $10.00 if
registered before June 30 or $15.00 on the day of the ride. Lunch will be provided at one of the
poker run stops.
Prizes will be awarded for the top three hands. All bikes are welcome.
The ride ends with a bike show and a
raffle for
a 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 Screaming Eagle Springer Softail.
Net proceeds from the toy ride make sure that less fortunate children
will be able to have a Christmas. For more information call (217) 202-5114,
, or go to http://www.cumarines.org.
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July 25, 2009 Glenview, Illinois
Poker Run
Sponsored by Chicago Harley-Davidson, Ladies of Harley, and Windy City Chapter
Registration begins at 1:00 am at Chicago Harley-Davidson, 2929 Patriot Blvd.
in Glenview. The fee for this event will be $25.00 for the rider
and $10.00 for a passenger. There will be music, food, fun, and prizes.
For more information call (847) 418-2929,
, or go to http://windycityhog.org.
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July 26, 2009 St Charles, Illinois
First Annual I Tapped It Tap House Grill Poker Run
Sponsored by Ntysng1 Productions
Registration begins at 10:00 am and the last bike goes out at 11:00 am
from Tap House Grill, 3341 W Main Street in St Charles. The ride
fee is $20.00 for the rider or $25.00 with a passenger. The fee
includes a t-shirt. Extra poker hands are $10.00 each. The 80 mile ride
will end with food, vendors, music, 50/50 raffle, and raffle prizes. the
top poker hands will be awarded $200, $100, and $50. Vendors are welcome.
The vendor fee is $50.00 and a donation for the raffle.
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.
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July 26, 2009 Crestwood, Illinois
Biker Night at the Ballpark
The event will be begin at 6:05 pm at Standard Bank Stadium 14011 S. Kenton Avenue
in Crestwood. Riders will ride their bike onto the field during the
national anthem. The biek show starts right after the anthem. Winners
will be announced in various categories. There will also be a baseball
game. For more information call (708) 489-2255,
, or go to http://www.wcthunderbolts.com.
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July 26, 2009 Volo, Illinois
14th Annual Ride For Dreams
Sponsored by Volo Auto Museum, Top Cats-Illinois
Starts at the Volo Auto Museum, Rt.120 and Rt.12, at 9:00am. The ride fee
is $25.00 for the rider or $40.00 with a passenger. Fee includes breakfast, lunch, raffles and
admission to the museum. Proceeds benefit the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association.
For more information or go to http://www.topcats.org.
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July 26, 2009
Elgin, Illinois
2nd Annual Ride for Pads
The ride begins at 2:00 pm at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church 12N462 Tina
Trail in Elgin. The ride ends with a picnic, door prizes and a live band.
The fee for this ride is $25.00 for each person. All proceeds to benefit the Pads of Elgin, Inc homeless shelter.
For more information call (847) 608-9744,
, or go to http://www.padsofelgin.org.
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August 1, 2009
Murphysboro, Illinois
First Annual Walter Reichrath Benefit Poker Run
The poker run will start at Highway 127 Bar, in Murphysboro at 8:00 am.
The fee for this ride will be $20.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. For more information call
(618) 534-8280 or
.
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August 8, 2009
Effingham, Illinois
Legacy Harley-Davidson Animal Shelter Ride
Sponsored by Legacy Harley-Davidson
The ride will start at Legacy Harley-Davidson at 10:00 am. This
ride will help raise funds for the Effingham County Humane Society's new animal shelter.
For more information call (217) 342-3494,
, or go to http://www.legacyhdcom.
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August 9, 2009 Batavia, Illinois
2nd Annual Benefit Ride For The Fisher House
Sponsored by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Illinois Chapter
The ride starts at Batavia VFW, 645 S. River Road in Batavia. Registration
is form 8:30 am to 10:30 am and the ride begins at 11:00 am. The ride
fee is $20.00 per bike. The ride ends with music, raffles, vendors, and
food. Proceeds go to the fisher House. For more information
, or go to http://www.ilcombatvet.org.
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August 9, 2009 Glendale Heights, Illinois
Jeff Herrick Memorial Motorcycle 51 Fun Run
Sponsored by Bloomingdale Fire Fighters Local 3272
Registration starts 8:00 am at Shark City Billiards, 2240 Bloomingdale Road,
in Glendale Heights. The first bike will leave at 10:30 am. The fee for this
ride is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The ride covers 124 miles through
North Central Illinois with food, drinks and raffles following the ride.
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August 15, 2009 Shorewood, Illinois
2nd Annual Conrad's Custom Bike Show
Sponsored by Conrad's Harley Davidson
The bike show will be held at
Conrad's Harley Davidson,19356 N.E. Frontage Road in Shorewood. All
bikes entering the show must be registered by 2:00 pm. The bike show is
open to all makes and models. Cash and trophies will be awarded to
winners.
For more information call (815) 725-2000,
, or go to http://www.conradshd.com.
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August 23, 2009
Carol Stream, Illinois
3rd Annual Fomt Poker Run
Sponsored by Friends of Micheal Tom
The run will start at Pub Yahoo, 570 S. Gary Ave. Carol
Stream. The ride fee is $20.00 per Rider, and $10.00 per passenger.
Registration will be between 9:30 am and 11:00 am last bike out by 12:00.
All money collected by F.O.M.T. will be donated to the Friends of Katie Thiele Fund in order to help with her medical
expenses. For more information call (630) 885-3266,
, or go to http://www.fomtrun.com.
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September 12, 2009 Joliet, Illinois
Will County ABATE - 7th Annual Hooters & Scooters
Registration Starts at 11:00 am at the Harwood American Legion Post #5 I-80 & Larkin
Avenue in Joliet. The first bike will leave at 1:00 pm. The fee for
this ride is $15.00 for each person. For more information , or go to http://www.willcoabate.org.
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September 13, 2009 Elgin, Illinois
Mobility for Ability
This 85-mile scenic ride starts in Elgin at AID, 1135 Bowes Road.
Registration will be held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The first bike will
leave at 11:30 am. All proceeds will benefit deserving children and adults with disabilities in
the community. For more information call (847) 931-2293,
, or go to http://www.the-association.org.
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September 19, 2009 Old Shawneetown, Illinois
Who's Your Daddy Rally
The ride starts at Hogdaddy's Saloon in Old Shawneetown. Registration
begins at 8:00 am and the ride begins at 10:00 am. The ride fee of
$25.00 per person will include lunch in Paducah, Kentucky. Additional
poker hands are $5.00. The ride will end in Dover with entertainment. For more information call Lisa Cash
at (270) 519-6346 or
.
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September 20, 2009 Northbrook, Illinois
Hogs for Dogs & Kitty's Too
Sponsored by Friends of Heartland Animal Shelter
The ride starts at Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Avenue, in
Northbrook. First bike will leave at 10:30 am. The fee to pre-register
is $25.00 or pay $30.00 at the door. All proceeds benefit homeless
animals at Heartland Animal Shelter. All bikes welcome!
For more information call (847) 822-0846,
, or go to http://www.heartlandanimalshelter.net.
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September 27, 2009 Lisle, Illinois
7th Annual Doreen Knapp Memorial Ovarian Cancer Awareness Run
Sponsored by Fox Valley HOG Chapter
The ride starts at Heritage Harley Davidson, 2595 Ogden Avenue in Lisle. Registration is from 10:00
am. to 12:00 pm. The fee for this event if pre-registered is $20.00 or $25.00
the day of the event. All proceeds will go directly to the University of Iowa,
Doreen Knapp Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
For more information , or go to http://www.fvhog.com.
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October 11, 2009 North Chicago, Illinois
Never Forget Thunder Run & Toys for Tots Parade
Registration for this ride is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, rain or shine.
The ride starts at North Chicago VA Hospital, 3001 Green Bay Road.
in North Chicago The fee for this ride is $20.00 for the
rider and $10.00 for a passenger. All proceeds help the veterans in the local VA hospitals and special POW/MIA projects.
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