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I received an announcement email yesterday for the Milwaukee Motor Classic Rally for this year.  The dates of the rally are August 27th - 31st and correspond with Harley Davidson’s 105th celebration.  As usually the Harley Davidson dealers in the are are pulling out all the stops to make this a fun filled time.    There are 2 different levels that you can participate in but I would recommend the Big Wheel Poker Run package level myself (of course that’s partially due to the fact that I’m cheap too!).  It’ll cost you $15 and it gets you every thing but the rocker and the t-shirt.  Now I know most of you are absolutely dying to have another black t-shirt in your closet and that’s up to you but I’ve got enough.  Matter of fact if I get one more black t-shirt in the closet, I’m going to have to have extra lighting put in there to counteract the black.

Anyway, all of the Harley Davidson dealers in the are putting on quite a show.  With bands playing at each location, which happen to be the stops for the poker run also, to midget wrestling and bikini contests.  The final stop for the poker run is the Potawatomi Casino.  At each location you will receive your card for the poker run and a personalized dog-tag.

Now the important thing.  This is all part of Harley Davidson’s celebration of the 105th year birthday.  Here’s an excerpt of the announcement:

Celebrate the 105th
with the Harley-Davidson dealers of metro Milwaukee!
The Milwaukee Rally joins with Harley-Davidson to present five days of unforgettable; FUN and CELEBRATION over the 2008 Labor Day Weekend. In addition to all the events surrounding the 105th Anniversary of the Motor Company, the Metro Milwaukee dealers have scheduled five days packed with; entertainment, riding, shopping and non-stop fun. In addition the ULTIMATE POKER RUN will be the highlight of the weekend with a shot at a spectacular Grand Prize that will be announced later in the Spring. This activity will be an opportunity to help out a local charity while participating in a great riding experience. Five locations are the sites of activities on this Labor Day Weekend. Every Site is “ALIVE” with non-stop FREE activities, vendors, entertainment, and refreshments in the Mecca of the motorcycle world.

Participating dealerships:
- Milwaukee Harley-Davidson
- Suburban Motors
- Hal’s Harley-Davidson & Buell
- House of Harley-Davidson & Buell

Rally Partners:
- The North Water Street Association

Milwaukee is a great town and I’ve had several chance to stay there and enjoy the food and atmosphere.

For complete information checkout: http://www.milwaukeerally.com

Riders, start your engines! The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the route for its 14th anniversary motorcycle ride, to take place July 13 – 20, 2008. NASCAR driver and Charity Ride founder Kyle Petty will lead a field of more than 250 riders as they wind their way from the Midwest to the Deep South in an effort to raise awareness of and funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp and other children’s charities.

Riders will depart from Traverse City, Mich., on July 13, making overnight stops in Elkhart Lake, Wis.; Lombard, IL.; Lexington, Ky.; White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Peachtree City, Ga., before reaching Savannah, Ga., their final destination, on July 19.

Once again, fans, media and Ride supporters from across the nation will be able to follow the Ride virtually on www.chick-fil-akylepettycharityride.com. Kyle’s Virtual Ride will offer video footage in addition to audio journal entries and interviews, photos and Kyle’s blog, all of which share the day’s adventures on the road. In addition, be sure to visit Kyle’s my Facebook and MySpace profiles for Ride updates and information on pit stop locations near you.

Since the Charity Ride’s inception in 1995, 5,700 participants have logged more than 7.2 million cumulative motorcycle miles and donated more than $10.5 million to Victory Junction Gang Camp and other charities that support chronically ill children. Petty and his wife, Pattie, founded the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, N.C., in 2004. The year-round camp serves children, ages 7 to 15, with a variety of health issues that would typically prevent them from attending camp. The camp operates solely on the donations of corporations, organizations and individuals. The Pettys recently announced the opening of a second Victory Junction Gang Camp in Wyandotte County, Kan.

“Pattie and I are constantly amazed and inspired by the dedication of our riders, sponsors and fans,” said Petty. “These companies and individuals are truly committed to bettering the lives of deserving children and their families. We’re looking forward to another great event – and more incredible results!”

Chick-fil-A President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Cathy will join Petty on the Charity Ride. This year marks Chick-fil-A’s fifth year as the event’s title sponsor, and the company has extended its sponsorship agreement through 2009.

“We at Chick-fil-A are grateful for the opportunity to once again be the title sponsor of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride,” Cathy said. “Chick-fil-A is proud to be associated with such a worthy cause and is eagerly anticipating another exciting Ride.”

Riders will make a pit stop at Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman on July 17 during a camp session designed for children with physical disabilities. As a result of the 2007 Charity Ride’s efforts, 80 children will attend this five-day session free of charge.

Fans and spectators along the Charity Ride route can support Victory Junction Gang Camp through the Charity Ride’s “Small Change. Big Impact.” program. In 2007, donations from the “Small Change. Big Impact.” program alone totaled more than $64,000.

Additional sponsors of the 2008 Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America include Coca-Cola, Pilot Travel Centers LLC, Wells Fargo, Manheim, Racing Electronics, Dodge Motorsports, Wincraft Racing and FLUIDYNE Racing Products.

2008 Ride Route

Day 1 Sunday, July 13
Traverse City, Michigan to Elkhart Lake, WI

Day 2 Monday, July 14
Elkhart Lake, WI to Lombard, IL

Day 3 Tuesday, July 15
Lombard, IL to Lexington, KY

Day 4 Wednesday, July 16
Lexington, KY to White Sulphur Springs, WV

Day 5 Thursday, July 17
White Sulphur Springs, WV to Charlotte, NC

Day 6 Friday, July 18
Charlotte, NC to Peachtree City, GA

Day 7 Saturday, July 19
Peachtree City, GA to Savannah, GA

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Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more. This event is so big, it rocks at several locations throughout the region. Major event venues are planned at Harley-Davidson Dealerships in Carson City and Reno and in historic Virginia City. Rides to what Mark Twain called “the fairest picture the whole earth affords,” Lake Tahoe — provide unparalleled entertainment. Flirt with Lady Luck during poker walks and runs and during slot tournaments. It’s HOG heaven! Don’t miss America’s Finest Custom Bike Builder’s Expo to view the latest creations. Check out the Tattoo Expo for body art extraordinary. The event is open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

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