WV Bikers - May 2006 Events

May 1-4: Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally, Panama Beach, FL.

May 3: CMA Run for the Son, Parkersburg, WV. Call Vince 304-464-1279.

May 3: First Annual Travelcenters of America Poker Run Bikers for Babies, March of Dimes. Free all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, 50/50 drawings, games, raffles, free keg and wings, $10.00 per person. Registration at Travelcenters of America, Dallas Pike, WV, 10am until noon. Bikes out at noon. Ends at Hock's. For info call Carol 304-232-1420.

May 3: Mountaineer Chapter A.B.A.T.E Spring Ride into West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio. $10.00 per Bike, Double Registration Sites at Bucket Heads, Dents Run Road, Grandville, WV (Registration: 9:30am to 11am, Leaving: 11am) and at Just 1 More Pizza, Blacksville,WV (Registration: 10:30am to 11:30am
--Leaving: 11:30am or when Gradville arrives). Returning to Bucket Heads for Free Food and Fun. For more information Call Denyse at 304-288-8233

May 9 - 18: Myrtle Beach Bike Week, Myrtle Beach, SC.

May 10: Special Olympics Kanawha County, the Nitro MooseRiders and the Nitro Moose Lodge are working together to put on their 1st Annual Olympic RIde for Special Olympics/Spaghetti Dinner to be held Saturday, May 10th. Help us raise money by either enjoying a beautiful ride through the roads of Southern West Virginia or enjoying a plate of spaghetti. An auction will be held during dinner and bikers are eligible for raffles during the ride. An all-u-can-eat breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. for $5, bike registration is from 9-11:30. Bikes will pull out of the parking lot at 12:00 Noon and return for the spaghetti dinner. $20/bike plus $5 for passenger, will include raffles and spaghetti dinner. For information on the dinner call Melody McCormick 415-4974 and for information on the Olympic Ride call Kenny Allison at 541-7672.

May 10: Rollin Rebels MC Scavenger Hunt. Call JR at 740-236-4192.

May 10: Poker Run sponsored by American Legion Riders Post 64, 8th & Wooster Street, Marietta, OH. Breakfast available from 7:30 a.m. � 10:30 a.m. First bike out at 11:00 a.m. and last bike out at 1:00 p.m.   Cost is $5.00 per person. Food, plaques and 50/50 drawing. For more information call Dan McCloud 740-373-1822 or John Reasoner 740-373-0635.

May 10: Relay for Life Poker. Registration at Backroads Pizza & Pub (Deerwalk, Intersection of Rt. 50 & Rt. 31). First bike out at 10:30 a.m. and last bike out at 1:00 p.m. Last bike in at 5:30 p.m.(Bakers house between Pennsboro & Pullman). Cost is $10.00 per person and $15.00 a couple. All proceeds go to Relay for Life to help fight cancer. For more information call 304-588-8731.

May 11: Spring Motorcycle Run sponsored by VWF Post 5108., 319 Pike St. Marietta Ohio. First bike out 11 a.m. and last bike out 1 p.m. All bikes back by 5 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per rider. For more information call 740-896-3022.

May 13: Bike Night at Der Dog Haus, 2000 East 7th St., Parkersburg, WV. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All bikes welcome. Come out and have a good time with your fellow bikers. �Reflections� Chapter 334 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will do a Blessing of the Bikes for anyone wanting their bikes blessed.

May 17: 17th Annual Manny Memorial Run, Proctor, WV. 304-758-4602.

May 17: Poker Run to benefit the Homeless Coalition. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Thirsty Turtle,(Old Pub 47) Parkersburg, WV. Last bike out at noon. Cost is $10.00 per person or $15.00 a couple.   There will be prizes, food and 50/50 tickets. The last bike will be in by 5:00 p.m. at The Overtime on Emerson Ave. For more information call 304-481-7689.

May 17: Hogs for Dogs Motorcycle Run to Benefit Proposed New Animal Shelter. Join us for a run thru Putnam, Mason and
Jackson Counties. Registration begins at 11a.m the ride begins at 1:00 . Starting location is the Putnam County Courthouse Parking Lot, Winfield, WV. Refreshments will be provided. The event also will include a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. All donations accepted
For More information call, ( Karen Haynes 304 -757-7584). Sponsored by Putnam County Animal Relief Center Fund, Iron Pigs M/C & Rusty Arthur Insurance.

May 17: Diamond Dogs MC 7th Annual 50/50 Breakfast Poker Run at the Outskirts Lounge State Rt#550. Marietta,Ohio.
View Flier at http://www.diamonddogsmc.com/o7thbreakfastrun.htm
For info call 1-740-374-5189 or 1-740-551-9187 or the Outskirts 1-740-374-2386

May 17: 2nd Annual Hocking Hills Poker Run. Free T-shirt with pre-registration. This is a 105 mile ride from Lake Logan Beach through 5 Ohio State Parks. Cost is $25.00 for one person and $30.00 for two (this includes a BBQ Dinner.) There are cash prizes-1st place-$300., 2nd place-$200., and 3rd place-$100. Start time is 11:00 a.m. Last bike out at 1:00 p.m. and last bike in at 6:00 p.m. To pre-register go to www.hockinghillspokerrun.com. If you have any questions email hhpokerrun@yahoo.com or call 740-385-1687. Rain date will be May 24th.

May 18: Rock Forge Neighborhood House 3rd Annual Dice Run, Morgantown, WV. 10:00-12:00 Registration at the Triple S Harley Davidson, Morgantown; $20.00 for Passenger, $10.00 for Rider.
For more information please contact Michelle Porter or Addle Klinger @ 304-292-3286

May 18: American Legion Run, Marietta, OH. 740-373-1822.

May 18: Strawberry Festival Poker Run, Buckhannon, WV.

May 23-25: Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally, 20th Anniversary Run to the Wall

May 23-26: Devil Disciples MC Run to the River, Pomeroy, OH.

May 23-26: Ohio ABATE June Jam, Hopewell, OH.

May 24: CRUZ - N- NITRO Poker Run and Scavenger Hunt
Benefits the Nitro Community Food Pantry. $500.00 Cash Prizes plus other nice merchandise awards. Begins at 10:00 AM at "Somewhere in Time Antique Mall " 21 st Street Nitro
Open to all Bike, Rods, Customs, Antiques as long as it is street driven. Only $10.00 entry fee per person----enter as many times as you want. Information :   Bill at 304-415-6963 or 304-755-1417

May 24: 2nd Annual Ridin' for a Cure Dice Run

May 24-25: Tyler County Bikers Memorial Run & Rode, Hundred, WV. 304-758-4602.

May 25: Bike Show at the Sly Fox. There is no entry fee. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards. Proceeds will go to Wood County Foster Children. For more information call 304-428-9271.

May 31: First Annual Southern WV Bike Show and Open House, Danville, WV. Signup 11am-1pm at Mac's Cycles, Williams Road exit off Rt. 119 north of Danville. Bike entry $10, free admission. Door prizes, fun, food, games, live entertainment by Robbins & Jones Band. Trophies for Best of Show, Cruiser, Sport, Touring, Custom, Ladies, Antique, and Customized Helmet. Proceeds to benefit the Red Knights WV #3 Motorcycle Club's (Fire Fighters) Children's Foundation and Associated Endeavors. Call John for More Info: 304-687-6232 - www.wvrk3.org

May 31: Poker Run to Benefit Relay for Life. Registration begins at 10am at Armstrong (Bruce Hardwood Floring) Rt. 250 south of Beverly, WV. Use south entrance (marked with signs & balloons). Last bike out at noon. All card due by 4pm. Registration $15 per bike, $10 per passenger, $5 extra hands. Registration covers cards, food, music, beverage and prizes. No rain date. First 50 players to register will receive a free t-shirt. Info call 304-338-4100 EXT: 7723

May 31 - June 1: Ohio Valley BSA Owners Club Spring Classic Rally, Toronto OH. All brands of motorcycles are welcome. Scheduled events include a combined Reliability Run / Dual Sport Ride which is an on/off road ride with two different skill levels. The Reliability Run is a timed run over a route approximately 75 miles in length while the Dual Sport Ride will follow a scenic and less challenging, but slightly longer route which is to be ridden at the riders own pace. The Reliability Run / Dual Sport Ride starts on Saturday at 9:00 am, and has a $10.00 Event Fee. There will also be a two day Observed Trials event starting Saturday 1 to 5 pm and Sunday 10 to 2 pm with a $10.00 Rider's Event fee/per day. The observed trials event will have classes for both vintage and modern machines.
If there is enough interest, a Field Meet will be held on Sunday, times to be announced. We will also have Classic Road Rides, an Outdoor Swap Meet (all Vendors Welcome), Camping / Restrooms / Showers, and an on site Food Vendor. Admission Prices: -- Adults: $5.00 Per Day -- $8.00 Per Day with Camping -- Under 16 Free
Vendors: $25.00 / 2 days (Includes 1 Helper & Camping)
Location:Cable's Creek Campground, County Road 56 / Toronto Ohio 43964. Information:Clark Francy - 740-544-5984 -- Bud Kubena - 724-945-6018