FROM THE TEAM

With Summer fully underway, we can welcome the greatest of all motorcycle events – the motorcycle RALLY. In fact, our season really kicks off with the Midwest’s Largest Motorcycle Rally – OHIO BIKE WEEK! This celebration of riding, music, and the riding community takes place in Sandusky, Ohio – running from Memorial weekend to the first weekend of June. Over the course of ten days over 150,000 bikers and enthusiasts will descend upon this historic town along the Lake Erie shoreline.

And while Ohio Bike Week has great concerts, bike shows, and parties all over town – it’s really the riders themselves that make the event. And that’s the real draw of RALLIES.

A “Rally” by definition is a ‘mass meeting of people showing support for a cause.’ And in the cause, in most rallies, is the motorcycle community itself – a celebration of the lifestyle, freedom of the open road, and the spirit that binds us all.

Some rallies, such as REBEL ROAD in Muskegon, MI (RebelRoad. org) focus on a particular cause, such as child abuse – or ROLLING THUNDER focuses on veterans causes.

But all rallies are an open invitation for those with a love for the open road and the two-wheeled journey.

Come on out and join us as we RIDE – ROCK to great music –sometimes RACE- and sometimes get “rowdy”… and eventually even REST and RECOVER together…

It’s a great time as riders come from all corners of the map to celebrate the spirit of riding and the brotherhood or sisterhood, the bond that connects us all as BIKERS. We come together at a fairgrounds, a campground, a strip along the shore – or even take over an entire village or city. And for the duration of rally – we’re all BROTHERS, united. And it’s a really cool feeling.

This month’s edition is packed with rides and bike nights all over for you to attend, but the real parties are the RALLIES! Check them out and music or activities that they offer; but understand that those are just window dressing. The real appeal is the PEOPLE and the opportunities for RIDERS to come together!

And as we come together, don’t forget that we are ALL BROTHERS and SISTERS on the OPEN ROAD.

It really doesn’t matter what we ride, or even if we are riding at that moment.

We ride together – UNITED. Bound by a love of our nation, the lifestyle, and the sense of freedom we have when we head out on the road. We treat each other with respect and we lend a hand when we see a Brother down. And we help those in need, within our community. We respect those that have served and sacrificed, and we recognize that as free citizens – we owe them a debt that can never be fully repaid.

And whether you call yourself a BIKER, wear a patch, or just love the ride and are usually just by yourself – we are all BROTHERS and SISTERS on the road.

Act like it. Ride WORTHY – and show the rest of our nation what we can accomplish when we set aside all the nonsense.

We look forward to seeing you out there – on the open road with occasional stops along the way.

It’s going to be a GREAT SUMMER!

RIDE WORTHY!

The RTR Crew

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