July Events

West Virginia

July 11th: Wetzel County EMS Motorcycle Benefit Ride - (link to flyer) New Martinsville, WV. We will meet at the 4-H gournds which is located out Rt 7 East of State Route 2 south end of New Martinsville, WV. On Rt. 7 travel approx 2 miles Eastand signs on left side. Registration starts at 11am and the ride begins at 1 pm. Price for the ride is $15.00 for rider and $10/passenger. We will return in approx. 2-2 1/2 hours to the 4-H Grounds. We will have a great meal prrepared by teh people of the EMS squads and what great cooks they are! The EMS will conduct safety training for Bikers. There will be a winner of $75.00 or $125.00! We will also have give-aways, 50-50 drawng. Also through out the day Rob Campbell, Nashville Recording artist will be playing music. This has always been a fun event for a great cause benefiting The Wetzel County EMS and all support is appreciated no matter the amount. Now if can not make the event and would wish to contribute to the cause, you can makeyour check out to the Wetzel County EMS and send it to WCEMS, Rt. @ Aa Drive Suite 4, New Martinsville, WV 26155. More infomation call Steve Hunt @304.771.1664.

July 15 – 18: Freedom Fest Motorcycle Touring Rally– Snowshoe, Make plans now to head to the Mountain State, July 15-18 for the 10th Annual Snowshoe Mountain Freedom Fest! This event is West Virginia’s premier all-brands touring rally. During the event, riders use Snowshoe Mountain as a base camp for exploration throughout the region. Guests can participate in guided tours, enjoy live entertainment, biker games and a bike show. The rolling highways of our region are legendary to bike enthusiasts. Our guides will take you through the curves and dips of the mountains and show you the spectacular sights of Pocahontas County. Now that’s a reason to hop on your bike and get up here! Rally registration fee and concert ticket prices to be announced. Our web site, www.snowshoemtn.com, will provide more information soon or call 877-441-4FUN! Snowshoe, WV

July 22 – 25 Mountain Fest, Do you like the feeling you get when you straddle a motorcycle and head off into the horizon? Do you remember how exhilarating it was to cruise down a twisted two lane and not know what lies around the next turn? No matter your answer you need to aim the rubber toward the 2010 Wild and Wonderful Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally. It's time for you to experience one of America's best-kept motorcycling secrets by visiting the rolling hills, scenic valleys and winding highways of West Virginia. Named "Best Rally of 2006" by Cycle Source magazine, Mountainfest has quickly earned a reputation as one of motorcycling's top events. Your host for MountainFest is Morgantown, West Virginia ("3rd Best Small Town in America" - Men's Journal). Conveniently located at the intersection of two major interstate highways, and surrounded on all sides by roads meant for motorcycles, Morgantown and MountainFest offer bikers the ultimate rally experience - complete with small town charm and hospitality. Check out the highlights below, and click the buttons to the left to learn more. Then, mark your calendar for July 22-25 and join us for four days of riding, music, food and good fun in the Mountain State because it's time for MountainFest 2010! Your 4-day admission covers you for all 4 days of the rally and includes all bands, entertainment and attractions (even Charlie Daniel's and CCR)! Motorcycle Parking is also included! Kids under 8 free! The cost of admission is $20 at the gate or $15 in advance. Limited availability Premium Seating admission will be available for $35 at the gate and $25 in advance. In addition to the cost of admission for all 4 days Premium Seating also includes elevated seating for Friday and Saturday's stage acts, private beverage sales, private portable restroom facilities and a security monitored entrance. CCR - Creedence Clearwater Revisited - set to entertain Saturday night, The Charlie Daniels Band set to entertain Friday night at MountainFest 2010. Trailer Choir - gonna be "Rockin' the Beer Gut" Saturday evening at MountainFest 2010. The Coal Bucket Saloon Back for 2010 MountainFest plans to entertain you long after the family goes home to prepare for the next day of hardcore riding. For those of you seeking more entertainment it is time to check out The Coal Bucket Saloon located right next to the Over 21 campground at MountainFest. The Coal Bucket Saloon is the perfect place to wet your whistle, t-shirt or anything else that may be overheating as the nights rages on. Come join us at the Coal Bucket Saloon where Buster "The Cowboy" Brown will be set to entertain you long into the night. 500 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV

July 31: 2nd Annual Poker Run,Host by The US Military Vets M/C Join us for a Full day of the Best Things in Life. Senic Bike Ride. Bike Show and Bikini Bike Wash, Prizes, Raffle, Live Music and of course Food, Rain Date August 7, 54 GM Access road Martinsburg, WV

July 31st: The 7th Annual John John Keefover Memorial Dice Run to Benefit Make-a-Wish (link to the flyer): Saturday July 31st. registration @ Moms Place 10:am to Noon. $15 Driver / $5.00 Passenger. Final stop at Mihaley's Sports Bar & Grill. Food, Prizes, 50/50.

Virginia

July 16 – 18: Thunder On The Mountain , 2010 Thunder on the Mountain V When: July 16 (3:00pm-10:00pm), 17 (9:00am-10:00pm), 18 (9:00am-12:00pm) 2010 Where: Lake Ridge RV Resort, North of Hillsville, Virginia off of route 100 Lake Ridge RV Resort Admission: $10 per day, $15 for the weekend Profits go to Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital Live bands, Bike Show, Motorcycle Rodeo, Vendors, more. Camping available: Tent, RV, Motor Home. Camping reservations: 276-766-3703 or 866-513-1773 Hotel reservations: Hampton Inn 276-728-2345 For more information: Call 276-766-3703 or 540-320-0558 Thunder in the Mountain , 8736 Double Cabin Rd Hillsville, VA

Pennsylvania

July 8 – 11:The Gettysburg Bike Week will be held on July 8-11, 2010 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (PA) Gates open at 10am, until 10:30pm on Thurs-Saturday and 10am until 2pm on Sunday. Entry fee of $10/One Day, $30/Four Days (All Events Included) Children under 12 are Free. There will be Live Entertainment with performances by the Mustang Sally Band, Bike Show, Poker Run and more. Gettysburg, PA

July 23 – 25: The Carlisle Bike Fest will be held on July 23-25, 2010 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (PA) Gates Open at 8am until 6pm on Thus-Saturday and 8an until 3pm on Sunday. There will be Activities, Vendors, and thousands of Bikers enjoy a great time with lot's of Entertainment, Bikes of all sorts including - V-Twins, Choppers, Domestic, Foreign, Customs and more. Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 BrynMawr Rd Carlisle PA

July 24: Annual North Meets South The ride will start at Dunkin Donuts, 1618 Mountain Road in Hamburg. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. The 81 mile ride will end in Port Deposit, Maryland with live music, .Hamburg,PA

July 25: Bedford County Camp Cadet Motorcycle RideThe ride will begin at Alum Bank Volunteer Fire Department. Registration will be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The ride will start at 12:00 pm. All proceeds from the ride go directly towards Camp Cadet to provide a week-long camp for the youth in Bedford County. The ride ends with vendor displays, a pig roast, bike games, and award presentations. For more information call (814) 285-3050, Alum Bank, PA

July 24: ALR Ride for the Vets Sponsored by American Legion Riders post 251 The ride starts at American Legion Post 251, 185 Broad street in Montgomery. Registration is from 9:00 am to11:00 am. The fee is $10.00 for each person. The ride ends with 50/50 raffles, food and music. Montgomery, PA

Maryland

Ohio

July 9 – 11: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Mid-Ohio keeps the time machine ticking after the vintage race cars speed off with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. The 16th annual classic bike weekend will see enthusiasts and riders travel from all across the country to sell, buy and trade gear and parts as part of North America's largest motorcycle swap meet. Fans can watch riders race their historical hogs around the track in over a dozen classes and listen to iconic motorcycle figures in a series of seminars. 7721 Steam Corners Rd Lexington, OH

July 10: Benefit Poker Run And Steak FryBenefit Poker Run and Steak Fry For Duane “Bubba” Coleman Martins Ferry Wrestling coach who recently passed away from a long battle with cancer. Proceeds and donations will go to help pay for funeral expenses and into a trust for his 4 children. Date – July 10th, 2010 – Bike registration will be 11 to 11:45am, last bike in at 4pm. Place – Martins Ferry PNA Club parking lot. (Polish Club) . MFO Cost - $20.00 for first rider, $10.00 for passenger (includes steak dinner) Cost for steak fry only - $15.00 per person There will be a 50 – 50, Tip Boards and More… Please park “Cars” in grass or off the street. There will be an area roped off for bikes. Steak Fry begins at 3pm, ends at ?? For more information : Mark Roth at 740-635-0790 or Kirk Roth at 740-738-0221 542 Spence Ln Martins Ferry, OH

July 16 -18: Honda Super Cycle Weekend Immediately after the vintage bikes and riders head home, the superbikes of AMA Pro Racing bring fans back to the future as they headline the 2010 edition of the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire. This year, the two-wheeled terrors take over the track, with Josh Hayes looking to defend his 2009 Wiseco Superbike 100 doubleheader sweep. Stars like Larry Pegram, Ben Bostrom and Hayes look to fight for the American Superbike title and be just the second rider since 1998 not named Ben Spies or Mat Mladin to win the championship. The series' other three classes, Daytona Sport bike 7721 Steam Corners Rd Lexington, OH

July 23 – 24: All Ohio Bike Fest Bike Show, Bike Contests, Light Parade, Vendors Square, Live Music Nightly, organized rides including Covered Bridge Ride and Ride for Kids 227 E. Fifth St Marysville, OH