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RIDE & EVENT UPDATES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Blue Line Unlimited Organizes Ride for First Responders Saturday, August 1, 2020 Multiple Starting Points – All Ending at Geauga County Fairgrounds (Burton, OH)

Blue Line Unlimited was founded in 2016 with the goal of providing assistance to law enforcement officers and their families in the way of benefits, training, and equipment. Since then, they have donated over $150,000 directly in the form of grants and support to those serving and in some cases the families of those we’ve lost. In the wake of all the current uncertainty and challenges in our country that law enforcement officers are dealing with on a daily basis, Blue Line Unlimited has organized a motorcycle run to show support and appreciation for not only law enforcement but first responders abroad including our police, fire, EMS, dispatchers, doctors, nurses, and our military both active and veteran. To kick off the ride, each of the participating counties will have their own starting points. From there, each group will journey to the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, OH to celebrate our first responders. Starting points will be hosted in countries across Northeast Ohio – including Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit and Trumbull. The ride is $20 for each rider and includes both the ride and admission to the after event at the fairgrounds. If you pre-register by June 27th, you’ll also receive a FREE Ride T-Shirt and lunch provided by Mission BBQ - an all-American barbecue restaurant dedicated to serving first responders and military. For those who are unable to ride but would like to attend the event, a ticket option is available that includes admission to the event along with a lunch provided by Mission BBQ. You can register for the Ride at www.BlueLineUnlimited.com. For more information, including being a SPONSOR or RIDE STOP, email Nicole at Bluelineunlimited@gmail.com

9th Annual Ride for a Mission 2020 Saturday, September 12th, Cleveland, OH “The Ride is on and we are making adjustments to adhere to coronavirus safety guidelines.”

Join hundreds of riders and enthusiasts for a police-escorted cruise around Cleveland as we rally around making a difference for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. This is a GREAT cause that we’ve been proud to support since the launch of their ride. I even come out and help serve Christmas Dinner out at the main campus each year – it’s really an incredible organization that really makes a direct impact on the lives of many in our own community. For the past eight years we've had fantastic weather, an abundance of coveted door prizes, and a chance to win an amazing raffle bike. Every participant receives one raffle ticket with their registration and will have their chance at a HarleyDavidson® 2020 Electra Glide ® Standard. Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase now, and make a great gift. Registration begins at 9am at 18120 Puritas Ave. Kickstands up at Noon, After Party at 1pm at 5310 Carnegie Ave. For more information visit TheCityMission.org/ride

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2020 ReasonsToRide.com Photo Contest

Get your pictures – your bike, your friends featured in TRO!

Thunder Roads Ohio will be participating in the ReasonsToRide.com photo contest this summer and will be selecting submitted shots for upcoming features both within the magazine and online. Judges will also be selecting some shots for possible COVER FEATURES for Thunder Roads Ohio and other regional motorcycle magazines across the country. For those submitting photos and feature materials selected to be used in the magazine or as online features, full recognition will be given alongside any placements for both bikes, models, and those taking the pictures. Additionally, anyone submitting feature photos or feature materials used by TRO or ReasonsToRide.com will also receive a RTR PHOTOGRAPHER or CONTRIBUTOR shirt! For full details visit the Thunder Roads Ohio facebook page (www.facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio) or www. ReasonsToRide.com

JOIN THE CREW: Opportunities for local riders to help support their riding community.

With the 2020 Riding Season finally getting underway, it’s clear that there will be a much greater demand for local coverage across the state as more riders will be staying closer to home for smaller rides and events. This means that TRO will need even more help covering these events – both getting the word out in advance and taking pictures and covering the events as they happen. As always, Local Road Reps will have the opportunity to make some extra cash covering their area – if they’d like. But for many, the real appeal is being able to help these local events succeed and share their story with the rest of the state! The cool part, though, is that you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. You can both help the local riding community and make some $$$ doing what you love! How cool is that?! No magazine experience is needed, however you’ll need access to a computer that you feel comfortable using and possibly a camera. Although, some simply use their phone! The key, though, being able to handle yourself professionally while still having fun hanging with bikers! It’s a tough job, but somebody gets to do it!

Reader’s Ride Feature by Don V, Dayton OH

READER’S RIDES

TRO is teaming up with ReasonsToRide.com to offer NEW Reader’s Rides features both within the magazine and online. Readers are encouraged to submit pics and information on their bikes to ReadersRides@ReasonsToRide. com. Submissions will be reviewed for possible inclusion in upcoming print or online features, or possibly for a dedicated feature or sponsored photo shoot where practical. Readers having their bikes chosen for a cover or dedicated feature will receive special RTR and Bike Show Series swag – along with copies of the printed magazines. There will also be opportunities to get printed copies or even posters made of the features. For more information, visit ReasonsToRide.com/ReadersRides