2004 Rides and Events

MN Chapter 1 2004 Rides:

The following rides below are scheduled to date. Others will be posted soon.

Group riding requires mentally preparing to share the road with others. Here are some tips to get ready:

Here is a list of known motorcycle rides and events:

Other Motorcycle Rides and Events for 2004
 
March 26, 27, 28
International Motorcycle Show. Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis
 
March 27, 28
Donnie Smith's Bike Show and Parts Extravaganza, Touchstone Energy Center, St. Paul
 
April 1
1st Thursday at Dulono's, Minneapolis, MN (6-8pm) A Minneapolis Biker Tradition for over 15 years
 
April 8/10
Open House - Leo's South
 
April 16
MDA Black 'N Blue Ball, RiverCentre, St. Paul
 
April 17

39th Annual Flood Run

Part of the Flood Run will benefit the Gillette Children's Hospital. The Gillette Run leaves from Afton Park in Afton, MN. It then goes to Prescott, WI and then all the way down Wisconsin 35 to Nelson, WI for lunch. Then more riding to Bucks Bar. There are T-shirts now for sale for $15 each for Gillette Children's Hospital.

 
April 17/18
Zylstra's Harley Davidson Hog Roast
 
May 1
Open House - Dr. Mudspringers
 
May 1
Open House - C & M Cycle
 
May 15
Open House - Delano Motor Sports
 
May 15
Open House - Faribault Harley Davidson

 
May 16
Cross of Christ Bike Blessing and Fundraiser for Special Olympics
 
May 19-28
Run For The Wall - Ride to the Vietnam Memorial Wall
 
23 May
The Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association (MFFMA) and Hastings Fire Department are holding the 1st Annual Memorial Service and Benefit Concert to be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish in Hastings, MN. Memorial Service starts at 1:00 PM (1300) and the Benefit Concert starts about 2:20 PM (1420). Event Flyer
 
June 6
MMRA Annual Vets Ride - Elk River to Grand Casino Mille Lacs
 
June 7/12
22nd Annual Americade, Lake George, NY
 
June 18/20
Run to the Hills Motorcycle Rally, Hill City, MN ( for reservations and information call 763-441-9091)
 
June 19
Friends of the Firemen Bike Run
Start at Pablo’s Mexican, 230 S Lewis Street, Shakopee, MN. Benefit motorcycle run to raise money for the Shakopee Fire Department. Ride is approximately 120 miles long stopping at 4 towns. Cost is $10.00 per person. Registration is from 9am-11am. Ride leaves at 11am sharp rain or shine. Contact Ed Schwaesdall at 952-496-2068, or via email for more information. (see flyer for more info)
June 19
3rd Annual Emergency Services Motorcycle Ride (see flyer for more info)
 
June 25/27
Minnesota State HOG Rally, Harriet Island, St. Paul
 
July 21
13th Annual Ride to Work Day
July 25
MN Ride for Kids (The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation)
 
July 30/31
Rumble to Revy's Motorcycle Rally, Atwater, MN
 
July 31
5th Annual Lightning Run, St. Paul, MN
 
August 9/15
64th Annual Black Hills Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis, SD
 
August 19/22
Red Knights 2004 Convention in Edmonton, AB
 
August 21/22
MS River Road Run to Tomahawk, WI
 
August 28
Ride for Survival - MN Women on Wheels is sponsoring their 1st Annual Ride in Support of Day One Center - a statewide partnership of shelters for women and children escaping domestic violence. Registration begins at 9am at Delano Sports Center.
 
September 11
1st Annual "JOY RIDE" for Children's Cancer Research Fund, September 11, 2004.  Registration, coffee & donuts starting at 8:00 AM departing Mall of America for Red Wing at 10:30 AM for lunch and live music.  Back to MOA for live music with Mick Sterling, food from Famous Dave's and party into the evening.  Pre-register at www.joyridemn.org.
 
September 18
Flood Run
 
September 19
Grand Tour