Here's some info on the Sunday ride from Pete's and the calendar for the Baltimore RAT group:
Hey All,
Sorry about the delay/time gap between e-mails. But between my computer taking a dive, going away for a week and life in general, it's been a bit hectic. Any way, just wanted to bring everyone up to speed. A lot is being planned for the riding season, so we hope to see everyone at as many as you can make. To those who've been absent or hanging back, we'de love ta see ya, even if you can only make a ride or two.
This Sunday is the Pete's in Baltimore's Open House. We will have table set up looking for new members. The store will be open from I believe 10 AM to 4 PM and their giving a 20% discount on accessories. The Honda Riders have organized a poker run with the benefits going to charity. It's $20.00 to ride, $10.00 for a passenger, BUT you get a T-Shirt, a pin, a sandwich, and the feeling you did something good as well as a nice ride. Several of the RAT's will be participating and since we deemed this a club ride also it counts on the points system. The registration begins at 10 AM so you can meet up with us then or do breakfast at Golden Corral at 9 AM on Rossville Blvd. near Belair Road.
The following Sunday, the 30th, we will be doing a pre-ride for our big event in June the Mason-Dixon Motorcycle Run. We will meet up at Pete's at 9:30 AM for that ride. A great ride and a chance to get a sneek peek at where we will be going in June. This ride also counts in the points.
We've had some new members join lately, so welcome to you all.
Here is a copy of the current "calendar" so you mark yours for up and coming events. Some things to be added include a possible weekend trip/ride to the Shenandoah Valley, a family BBQ, a bull and oyster roast in the fall, and a "classic" bike ride (all will be welcome but we will let the older bikes lead the way).
April 22 (Sat.) : Pete's Open House
April 23 (Sun.) : Pack Ride Poker Run at Pete's
April 30 (Sun.) : Pack Ride The Mason-Dixon Pre-ride Ride
May 21 (Sun.) : Butler Orchard British/European Meet
June 11 (Sun.) : Triumph Come Home
June 25 (Sun.) : Mason-Dixon Motorcycle Ride
July 16 (Sun.) : Pack Ride - Bill's Bike Barn in Pa.
August 20 (Sun.) : Pack Ride - the "Eastern Shore" Run (crab cakes)
Sept. 10 (Sun.) : Thurmont Nostalgia Run
(date not official, but usually 2nd Sunday of Sept.)
Sept. 24 (Sun.) : Columbia Ride For Kids
Oct. 1 (Sun.) : Frederick March of Dimes Ride
Oct. 14 (Sat.) : Harford Co. March of Dimes Ride
Also don't forget the monthly meetings, first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Try to be on time as I understand some people got there late for the last one and were locked out, SORRY. We will try and hang a little longer, but John likes us to start pretty much on time so we don't tie him up all night (understandable). If you get there late or you think you might be late call me on my cell at 410-302-4145 and we'll look out for you.
As always contact me if there is a question, problem, concern or whatever. Let's make our first full riding season together a great one! Ride safe and hope to see a lot of you on Sunday, even if only for breakfast or to ride or to say hi.
