August

Aug 1, 2010 - Hudson Valley Ride For Kids, The Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause and cure of childhood brain tumors. Come join thousands of your motorcyclist friends at events around the country to make a difference in children's lives! When you ride with us side by side in that endless column of bikes, people waving at you at every turn, you'll know you're making a positive statement for our sport at the same time. Reg 8:00 - 9:45am, Monroe-Woodbury Central Valley Elementary School, 45 New York Rte 32, Central Valley, NY
Minimum Donation of $35.00

Aug 6th -Aug 8th-Champlain Valley Motorcycle Rally, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12962- Live bands daily, free tent camping on site, full hook up camping available, Bike show, Bike rodeo, Burnout contest, vendors, cold beer, good food. Beautiful scenic riding. Concert Saturday night, watch website for details Sponsor: American Legion Riders Post 1619 Phone:518-324-4600, www.acvlegionriders.com

Aug 9th-15th-STURGIS MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL, Sturgis SD

Aug 14th & 15th- 28th Annual Suicide Run-To Benefit Various Charities. Past Recipients-The NYPD Honor Legion, The Exchange Club of Yonkers, Cops for Disabled American Vets, The United War Veterans Council, The Dana Farbar Cancer Institution for Kids. Price-Sat. Only $15 per Bike
SUNDAY ONLY: Single $30 Double $50
FULL WEEKEND: Single $45 Double $65

Hotel Accommodations: Make your reservations at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, at 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NYBe sure to mention you are with the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Call 1-914-682-0050 or 1-800-556-6680 (outside NY area) For the special rate reserved for our guests ($111 per night)
Saturday - Registration will be from 1:00 - 4:00pm, destination to be announced, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FULL TANK!!
Sunday - The SUICIDE RUN starts from Allen Chandler Park (entrance on Jerome Avenue, 1/4 mile south of E. 233rd St. in the Bronx). Registration is from 8:00am to 10:00am.
Due to the possibility of new tolls being added to the New York bridges. [an additional fee may be required at the time of registration to cover the additional charges] Enjoy a lengthy non-stop police escorted tour of New York City.
Afterwards enjoy our cookout with plenty of food & drink, 50/50, door prizes and fun for all. There will also be vendors on Sunday. Info: Ed Cutinello @ 1-917-415-1708, or Curtis Whitehead @ 1-914-262-5841, www.blueknightnyii.org

Aug 15th- Couldn't Go to Sturgis Party, New Roc Harley-Davidson, 8 Industrial Lane, New Rochelle, - The Saints Band

Aug 15th- 28th New York City Tour, Sponsored by Blue Knights New York 2, The event starts at Allan Chandler Field, at Van Cortland Park. Registration is from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The fee is $30.00 for the rider or $50.00 for the rider and a passenger. The police escorted ride ends with food, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, vendors, music and more. Info (914) 906-7005, http://www.blueknightsnyii.org.

August 21st-OCC Bike Show & Charity MC Ride, 9am Charity Poker Run, 10-5pm Bike Show & Events, Orange County Choppers, 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh, 845-522-5222, www.orangecountychoppers.com

Aug 21st - New Hackensack Fire Department 4th Annual Benefit Ride, To Benefit the Semper Fi Parents Of The Hudson Valley, Vendors, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Trophies. Live music by 8 One 9. Food and beverages will be available for sale. No Entry Fee to the Public. Absolutely NO Alcoholic Beverages allowed on property. In the event of rain, Vendors & Band will be moved inside. Call Joe Kovalsky 845-297-5531 or 845-249-8871 or email jtf429@yahoo.com Vincent Valentino email vvalentino@nkfd.org. Reg 10:00am - 11:30am Free Coffee, KSU 12 Noon, New Hackensack Fire Department, 217 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, New York

Aug 22nd- Joe Pitt Memorial Ride, Sponsored by Hudson Valley Harley Riders, The ride starts at 17 N. Middletown Road in Nanuet. Registration begins at 9:00 am. The ride ends with food, refreshments, music, door prizes, 50/50 and more. All proceeds will benefit the Pitt family. Info (914) 953-3370, http://hudsonvalleyharleyriders.com.

Aug 28th - Iron and Steel - New York City to DC, Brooklyn, Sponsored by Fire Department New York. The ride starts at Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Onsite registration begins at 5:30 am and the ride leaves at 7:00 am. Participants may also pre-register online. Riders will be escorting sections of the World Trade Center to Washington DC. The World Trade Center Steel will be handed over to Arlington Fire Company 5. Call 201-483-6079.

Aug 29th - Bikers for Babies, 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314, Help us give every baby a healthy start. Join BIKERS FOR BABIES at www.bikersforbabies.org Please join AJ Pero (of Twisted Sister) & Friends at BIKERS FOR BABIES & a Classic Car Show, Reg. 9AM Kickstands Up: 11AM, Live Music, Vendors, and Food Following the RIDE! *Pre-registration event: Saturday, August 28, 2010, Reg. go to www.bikersforbabies.org More info contact Lisa Tufano at 718-981-3000 or via email at ltufano@marchofdimes.com

Aug 29th-21st Annual Police Memorial Poker Run, 2550 Sunrise Highway, 21st Annual Police Memorial Poker Run To Benefit Survivor Aid & Wounded Warrior Project Pre-register at www.nysfop.org On site Registration Sunday August 29th 9:00 am x 11:30 am Applebee's 2550 Sunrise Highway, East Islip NY Start point breakfast... finish area BBQ

DJ, Classic Cars, Raffles Finish area is south shore Nassau County
Donation: Rider $20, Rider & Passenger $30 All registrants get limited edition lapel pin, Info: Mike Nied (917)345-0164

Aug 29th-Joe Cool Run, Yonkers MC, at the Clubhouse, 152 S. McQuesten Pkwy, Mount Vernon, NY, www.yonkersmotorcycleclub.net

Aug 29th- Winona Lake Fire Dept Poker Run, food and drinks will be sold, Live music, Poker run, Reg 9-11am at Winona Lake Firehouse, Bike Games, Bike Show, "No Fireworks, Colors, or Attitudes."http://www.winonalakefd.org