Nation of Patriots Flag Ride
Three groups of riders participated in different legs of the Nation of Patriots Flag Ride. The first group assisted Chautauqua Kinzua HOG in transporting the flag from Allegany to Jamestown, NY. The second group joined Chautauqua Kinzua HOG in bringing the flag to Erie. The last ride was to transfer the flag to Mentor, OH.
Brunch ride to Shakespeare's in Ellwood City
MDA Miles for Smiles
It was a great day for our 26th Annual Miles for Smiles event. There were 226 riders who took part in the festivities and we were able to clear over $5,100 to donate to MDA. Ladies of Harley contributed $3,174 from their basket raffles, money tree, and lottery HOG.
Lunch ride to Andriaccio's
Always room for ice cream after a Saturday lunch ride
After gathering get-together at the Avonia Tavern
Lunch ride to Buffalo, NY
Fundraising ride to benefit Supplies for our Soldiers
Impromptu Leapfrog ride around upstate New York
Fundraising ride to benefit Voices for Independence
A lot of orange shirts (volunteers) at Bikefest!
A night out at Liberty Park to see another of our HOG members, Dave D. and his band, Malpractice.
Hiway Starr at the HD Erie Bikefest, including Jim Buman, one of our HOG officers.
The Ladies of Harley make a quilt each year from donated t-shirts. It's then raffled off during Bikefest with all proceeds going to the Sisters of Saint Joseph's Neighborhood Network. The queen sized quilt was won by first place winner Debbie Van Scoter. from Erie. Second prize was a lap quilt won by Alex Cahill of Uniontown, PA. The third prize, two accent pillows, were won by Carl Parulski of Bath, NY.
Dinner ride to Johnny B's
A stop at after Thunder in the Valley
Thunder in the Valley overnight group ride
June's dinner ride was a picnic at the Presque Isle lagoons. It included a pontoon ride with Bruce the Tour Guide.
June's Lucky 7 ride to Pine Junction
After Gathering Get-Together at 12th Street Pub
The 2017 Year in Review Video is ONLINE!
Check it out on YouTube Be sure to switch to HD 1080 quality.
UPDATE. . .
The Nation of Patriots sent us $6,000 from the money raised in September. The donation will be divided into $2,000 increments and donated among three veterans in our community.
Patriot Ride IN THE NEWS!
Click HERE for a news story about our Nation of Patriots ride into Erie.
BikeFest Results Are In...
A total of $13,000 was raised during 2017's BikeFest. Checks in the amount of $6,500 each were presented to the American Red Cross and Sarah A. Reed Children's Center. We thank all our members and friends that volunteered their time and resources during this event.
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