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May 17th
There’s a benefit for Chris ( a.k.a. Angus Young) from Bon Voyage at Leo’s, 201 E Romeo Rd. (135th) in Romeoville. $15 gets you food and live entertainment from Bon Voyace, Electric Eye, The Ritalin Bros, & Face First. For more information go here: www.BonVoyageACDC.net
May 17th
We have a poker run pulling out of J & N Custom Cycle in Wilmington at high Noon for a scoot ending up at the Rustic Inn on Rt.102. Proceeds from the event benefit the Wilmington Chapter of M.O.M.S. For more info e-mail Rick here: RichWebb1@Comcast.net
May 18th
The 5th annual Shepherd’s Run benefiting the Lamb’s Fold Womans Shelter in Jolet runs out of the Harwood Post at I-80 & Larkin for a 100 mile scoot through the Southland returning for a pig roast and live music from the Evil Weasels that afternoon. Line up starts at 10am and bikes roll at Noon. For more information e-mail Freak@WRXQ.com
May 18th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
May 30th
There’s a “Texas Hold Em” Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society at the Republic Banquet Hall, 113 Republic Ave in Joliet. Dinner & registration starts at 6pm and the cards are dealt at 7pm. For more information contact Melissa Papesh at 815-521-1727.
May 31st
The Joliet chapter of the Latin American Motorcycle association is having their 1st anniversary party at The Harwood American Legion Post at I-80 & Larkin. $10 donation gets you food and entertainment from DJ James Rock. Party starts at 6pm and there’s a trophy for the club with highest attendance and furthest distance traveled. For more info call Mario (815) 690-7945.
June 1sy
Southern DuPage A.B.A.T.E.’s 7th Annual “Topless Tour” pulls outta O.J.’s Tap, 210 S. Bridge St (Rt. 47) in Yorkville. Sign up for the 100+ mile run starts at 10am and rolls at 11:30 hitting several bars along the way. Entry is $15 per person and info can be found here: www.SouthernDuPageABATE.org
June 1st
The Elburn Lions Club is hosting their 9th annual “Lions Ride”. The 50-mile, open road run starts and ends at the Elburn Lions Park with all proceeds benefiting severl charities including the Juvinile Diabetes Research Foundation and Seeing Eye Dogs. Registration starts at 9am with bikes rolling at 9:30. $15 per bike, $10 per passenger includes live music from Deep Six. For more info go here: www.ElburnLions.com
June 1st
June 7th
The 7th Annual Ride 4 Life Cancer Run pulls out of the Manteno American Legion Hall at Noon rain or shine. Tix $10 in advance, $15 day of and include an after party at the Hall with live music from The Usual Suspects. For more info or to buy tix, go here: http://wwwRide4Life.Net
June 7th
“Gene’s Run” benefiting Gene Williams pulls outta the Belmont A.C. at 10am for a ride out to the Eagle Rock Saloon in Oglesby and back. No waivers, no sign-up, no B.S. just a simple ride to celebrate what matters in life.
June 7th
6th Annual Green Ribbon Motorcycle Rally benefiting the U of I Medical Center’s Gastrointestinal & Liver Disease Council will be held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Five Guys Named Moe will perform live at the event which runs from 11:30am-5:00pm. For more information go here: www.GreenRibbonRally.org
June 7th-15th
The annual Laconia New Hampshire Motorcycle Rally & Race Week will be rolling at Weirs Beach. For more information on the Rally, go to their official site: http://www.LaconiaBikeWeek.net/
June 12th-15th
June 13th & 14th
The Braidwood Fire Sirens are holding their annual “All Town Garage Sale Days”. For more info call (815) 458-6055.
June 14th
The 9th Annual Ride for Vets sponsored by the U.A.W. Local 588 Veterans Committee rolls out of their Union Hall at 21540 Cottage Grove in Chicago Heights. Sign up starts at 10am with the Poker Run rolling at 11am. $15 per bike, $25 with passenger benefits the Manteno Veterans Home. There’ll be a bike show and live music from Dilligaf Party Band.
June 20th-22nd
The A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois State Rendezvous will be held in Altamont down in Effingham County. For more info, go here: http://Abate-Il.org/
June 21st
The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run rolls once again. Line up starts at 6a at the Chicagoland Motor Speedway in Joliet. Bikes depart for Marseilles at 10am. Proceeds benefit the Middle Eastern Conflicts Memorial Wall. For more info go to: www.IlFreedomRun.org
June 28th
R.F.U.’s 2nd annual Memorial Run pulls outta Willy World, 101 N Reed Street in Joliet. Bikes roll at 10am heading towards Plainfield. Fee is $25 per bike. For more info call (770) 503-4606.
June 29th
A Poker run benefiting family members of the Watseka Fire Department rolls outta the Manteno Sportsman’s Club, 851 N Main in Manteno. Line up starts at 9am and bikes roll at 10am. $15 per bike with $10 per passenger includes food & entertainment. For more info go here: ScarlettLaFemme@aol.com
July 12th
The Big Bikes Helping Little Tykes motorcycle pledge run rolls outt Duke’s Drive-In, 8115 S Harlem in Bridgeview. Bikes gather at 8am and roll north at 10am to Lake Geneva Wisconsin. All proceeds benefit the One Step At A Time Camp for kids. For more info go here: www.littletykesrun.com
July 13th
Red’s Cycle Swap Meet is at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone. Exit I-57 at #327 and head east. The event is indoors. Freak from WRXQ will be there.
July 17th- 20th
16th Annual Little Sturgis Bike Rally will be going down at the Union County Fairgrounds there in Sturgis Kentucky. For more information, go here: http://www.LittleSturgisRally.net/
July 18th-20th
The South Suburban A.B.A.T.E. Chapter’s annual “Helmet Roast” is going down at the Glenwood RV Resort in Marseilles Illinois. Gates open at 11am on Friday and the party starts at Noon. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate which includes tent camping… campers are a bit more. For more info go here: www.SSABATE.org
July 20th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
July 26th
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Poker Run & Pig Roast pulls outta the Wilmington V.F.W. during Catfish Days. Line up starts at 10am with bikes rolling at 11am. Tix are $15… $20 with passenger with all proceeds benefiting the V.F.W. and related programs. For more info call (815) 476-9210.
July 27th
C.A.S.A.’s 5th Annual “Thunder in July” Poker Run pulls out of Mr. B’s on Rt. 53 in Elwood. Registration starts at 9am and it’s $10 per bike, $20 with passenger which includes a t-shirt, food, & music. All proceeds go to the Will County C.A.S.A. who are advocates for abused and neglected children. For more information, call (815) 730-7072.
August 4th-10th
August 17th
The 4th annual F.A.S.T. Ride will be rolling thru 18 cities… 69 intersections but no worries because it’s the longest escorted ride in northern Illinois. Registration starts at Galway’s , 12045 W. Roosevelt road in Elmhurst at 8am and bikes roll at 9:30. All proceeds go to fight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. $10 per person and more info can be found here: www.fastride.us
August 17th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
September 21st
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
October 5th
Red’s Cycle Swap Meet is at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone. Exit I-57 at #327 and head east. The event is indoors. Freak from WRXQ will be there.
October 19th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
November 16th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
December 7th
The 31st annual Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade leaves out of the Dan Ryan Woods. www.Chicagolandtft.org |
