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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE 2021 12-20 • Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia, NH • Often referred to as the Oldest National Motorcycle Rally, these roots reach back to the summer of 1916, when a Gypsy Tour gathered for several days at Weirs Beach on the southern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee • www.LaconiaMCWeek.com 13 • BACKROADS 120 to benefit Benny’s Bodega. Join us as we help stock the shelves of Benny’s Bodega. Their mission is to offer an alternative solution to the ongoing issue of famileis not having their basic needs met. We have a 120-mile ride through scenic Sussex and Warren counties in NJ. Start/Drop Off donations: R&T Nautilus Fitness, 190 Halsey Rd, Newton, NJ. Donuts and coffee available. Endsite; Jumboland, 438 Route 206, Branchville, NJ. Some items on the wish list include: Hygiene Items (deodorant, body wash/soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) Cleaning Items (laundry detergent, dish soap, sponges, garbage bags, etc) Non-perishable Food (cereal, mac n’ cheese, snack packs, canned goods, etc) Baby Supplies (diapers, wipes, baby food, etc) • Of course, cash is always accepted. You can find out more @ BennysBodega.com. Downloads available here: GPX download: www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/dk46vh • Printed route: www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yg02nc 16 • Rutt’s Hut ‘Ripper’ Old Bike Night Ride-In Show sponsored by Bergen HarleyDavidson. All calssics 1996 and older welcome. Entries arrive between 5-6:30pm. Rain 24-27 • Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally, Johnstown, PA. All Bikes Welcome! For full details visit: johnstownthunder.com • 800-237-8590 24-27 • BMW MOA International Rally, Great Falls, Montana • www.BMWMOA.org
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What’s Happening lean into the unknown, to slay dragons and snakes, and to play the Game of Roads. • Visit BMWRA.org for info and to register. 16-18 • BACKROADS SUMMER SQUEEZE. We’re heading back to West Dover, VT for a few days of kickin’ back and riding new and old familiar roads. Watch for details on our rally site: www.backroadsusa.com/rallies.html and Facebook page 20-22 • Progressive IMS Outdoors • Goebbert’s Farm, Pingree Grove, IL. The newly rebranded tour, previously known as the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS), will provide exciting hands-on experiences. Tickets go on sale April 22 and more details will be available then • motorcycleshows.com
SEPTEMBER 2021 3-5 • Progressive IMS Outdoors • Brooklyn Army Terminal, Brooklyn, NY. The newly rebranded tour, previously known as the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS), will provide exciting hands-on experiences. Tickets go on sale May 13 and more details will be available then • motorcycleshows.com 6-16 • SheADV/Women’s Motorcyclist Foundation Inc. DIRTY for GOOD Adventure Rider Training/Fundraising Tour with Northeast Backcountry Discovery Route. For further details visit womensmotorcyclistfoundation.org • email Sue.Slate@ womensmotorcyclistfoundation.org or text Sue @ 585-415-8230 for a return call. 10-12 • Progressive IMS Outdoors • Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, PA. The newly rebranded tour, previously known as the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS), will provide exciting hands-on experiences. Tickets go on sale May 13 and more details will be available then • motorcycleshows.com 17-19 • BMW MOA Getaway at Sugarbush, Warren, VT • BMWMOA.org
24 • 24th Annuyal Kids and Cancer Motorcycle Benefit Run. Sign in: Zippo/Case Visitors Center • 9-11:45am. 120 mile mapped route through the beautiful mountains of scenic northwestern Pennsylvania and the Allegheny National Forest, event pins to first 500 participants, awards + door prizes, raffle tickets available for purchase. $25/ pp. More info and registration form: kidsandcancerbenefitrun.com
20-21 • CLASS returns to Virginia International Raceway, VA and BACKROADS will be heading back once again. Plan to improve your skill with some of the best instructors in the business at one of the nicest facilities around. Follow us on Facebook or check our Rally webpage for more details on travel to and from the track. To book your space visit CLASSRides.com • Reservations at VIR virnow.com/lodging.
23-25 • 5th Annual Soggy Bottom MotoFest, Port Matilda, PA. 3-Day Adventure and Dual Sport Rally. Registration includes 4 ADV/Dual Sport rides with GPS files, 5 meals (beer included), live music, event t-shirt, vendors. On-site camping available with hot water showers. Registration available online now: www.kissellmotorsports.com
21-25 • NEW AMERICADE DATES. America’s Largest Touring Rally brings the 38th Annual Americade to the Fall, with the great Adirondack foliage and cooler temps. Make your plans to join the gathering of the annual ride to Lake George • Questions? 518-798-7888 • www.americade.com
30-8/1 • BMW MOA Getaway at Skytop, PA • BMWMOA.org • 864-438-0962
25-26 • 2nd Annual Fall Foliage Tour of the Mountains sponsored by Bradford County Tourism and Canton Lions Club. Enjoy a weekend of beautiful riding in the Pennsylvania mountains to benefit local charities. 200+ miles over two days includes great scenery, historic stops, lunch and a poker run. See full details @ tourarmeniapa.org
AUGUST 2021 12-15 • BMW RA ‘Game of Roads’ National Rally, Waynesville, NC • They come to this quiet valley nestled in smoky mountains to learn from sages and magicians, to outfit their steeds with glistening new farkles, to renew bonds with old compatriots, and to make new ones. But most of all, they come to ride, to feel the curvature of the earth, to
30-10/3 • Horizons Unlimited Virginia Travellers Meeting, Holiday Lake 4-H Camp, Appomattox, VA. For seasoned travellers or complete novices. For full details and registration, visit www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2021
OCTOBER 2021 8-10 • Progressive IMS Outdoors • James L. Ward Agriculture Ctr, Lebanon, TN. The newly rebranded tour, previously known as the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS), will provide exciting hands-on experiences. Tickets go on sale April 22 and more details will be available then • motorcycleshows.com 29-31 • Progressive IMS Outdoors • Georgia Int’l Horse Park, Conyers, GA. The newly rebranded tour, previously known as the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS), will provide exciting hands-on experiences. Tickets go on sale May 13 and more details will be available then • motorcycleshows.com
