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13-Apr-2008 - 22-Jun-2008 (Sunday - Sunday)
Skokie, IL

312-274-9710

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Drive Charity Ride Series (# 7953)

97.1 FM The Drive and Chicago Cycle invite all riders to participate in the “2008 Drive Charity Ride Series.” The three ride series will take place on the following dates: Sunday, April 13th, Sunday, May 18th, and Sunday, June 22nd, and will benefit the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Sign up/line up for all rides begins at 9am at Chicago Cycle, located at 3450 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL. Each ride leaves Chicago Cycle at 10:30am. All rides will conclude with plenty of food, beverages, great live music, and a raffle to benefit the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Ru...... For More Infomation Click Here

www.wdrv.com/wdrv.php?pageid=chicagocycle

09-May-2008 - 11-May-2008 (Friday - Sunday)
3666 Route 111
Pontoon Beach, IL


Mark Smith
618-931-0111

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Spring Beach Kam and Bike Wash For Charity (# 8171)

CLUB 111 IN PONTOON BEACH is sponsoring Spring Beach Jam 2008 May 9th 10th, 11th Our party includes a $300,000.00 stage with seven band for three days, we have great food by Redz famous smokehouse BBQ The Show begins Friday at 4:00, Saturday and Sunday we have a Bikini Contest and Bike Wash for charity $10.00 At the door, $22.00 dollars for weekend pass, $30.00 VIP Pass (includes food and drink with VIP Tent for all three days) 16oz Draft $1.50 SPECIAL PRICING FOR BIKERS FOR CHARITY

www.myspace.com/cluboneeleven
Spring Beach Kam and Bike Wash For Charity

10-May-2008 (Saturday)
2595 Ogden Ave.
Lisle, IL


Peter Thomas
630-871-0559

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Slide Into Spring Ride (# 7309)

Fox Valley HOG presents its annual Slide Into Spring Ride, Saturday May 10, 2008. Pre-registration $15, at the door $20. Registration 10:00 a.m. - noon. First bike out 11:00 a.m., last bike in 5:00 p.m. Registration at Heritage Harley-Davidson, 2595 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL. Ride ends at Montgomery, IL VFW. Limited edition vest pins available for the first 200 tickets sold. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ride includes 5 stops, prizes, great food and fantastic music. All bikes welcomed "to ride and have fun."

www.fvhog.com

10-May-2008 (Saturday)
Peoria, IL

Chris
309-685-8019

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Ride For The Cure - 12th Annual (# 7945)

This annual breast cancer fundraiser has late registration beginning at 10 a.m. on May 10 at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie in Peoria (Routes 91 and 150). Rally points, opening at 9 a.m., will also leave from two other cities: Chuck's Harley Davidson in Bloomington and Overturf Powersports in Springfield. Rally points head to Peoria at 10 a.m. The parade kicks off at Noon from The Shoppes at Grand Prairie and ends at Exposition Gardens (on Northmoor Road) in Peoria. A post-ride celebration including food, entertainment, and auctions will be held at Expo Gardens. Sign up now online or sign up the...... For More Infomation Click Here

www.komenpeoria.org

17-May-2008 (Saturday)
155 S International Dr
Mooseheart, IL


Chris Ecker
630-966-2216

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Mooseheart Bike Blessing and Run (# 7305)

May 17, 2008 -5th Annual Mooseheart Bike Blessing and Run. Proceeds benefit Mooseheart Child City & School and St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research. Registration starts at 8am at Mooseheart field house Rt. 31 & Mooseheart Rd., Mooseheart, IL. $15 single, $25 two-up. Blessing at 11:00 am Run follows to Mt. Morris, IL for lunch and back. 150 mile round trip. Food, entertainment, raffles, prizes. Tickets available for the Bull Moose Chopper custom motorcycle. See mooserider.com for details.

mooserider.com
Mooseheart Bike Blessing and Run

17-May-2008 (Saturday)
8550 Bunkum Road
Caseyville, IL


John Robbins Aka Jr
314-412-0850

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Armed Forces Day Poker Run (# 7294)

Armed Forces Day Poker Run - Sign Up 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon at the Moose Lodge. $500 Highest Hand, $300 Second Highest Hand, & $200 Third Highest Hand. Attendance Prizes, Auction, 50/50 Drawing, & Food. Sponsored by the Viet Nam Vets Motorcycle Club - East St. Louis, Illinois. Rain Date 24 May 2008.


18-May-2008 (Sunday)
Oak Lawn, IL

708-425-6867

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Big Bikes Big Hearts Charity Motorcycle Run (# 6855)

Park Lawn’s 11th annual charity motorcycle run is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2008. Registration begins at 9:00 am (location t/b/a). Entry fee is $15/rider and $10/passenger and includes a scenic route, raffles, bike show, entertainment, food and run pins. The post run party will be held at CD & ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. Food and live entertainment will be provided. Non-run participants are invited to the post run party for a $10 donation to Park Lawn. Proceeds benefit Park Lawn, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to individuals with deve...... For More Infomation Click Here

www.parklawn.com

01-Jun-2008 (Sunday)
1401 Suydam Rd
Sandwich, IL


Buzz
630-985-2097

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Walneck Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show (# 6547)

All Swap/Shows will have American, British, Japanese, Euro, Dirt Bikes, parts, used and new, Leather, T-Shirts and all kinds of bikes and what-nots for sale. Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Admission: $5.00 Vendor Price: 30 Location: Dekalb County Fairgrounds. All events open to vendors at 6:00am (Woodstock, Illinois is 5:00am), and open to the public at 8:00am - 3:00pm.

www.walneckswap.com

01-Jun-2008 (Sunday)
25491 W. Old Grass Lake Road
Antioch, IL


Cherae Robinson
847-908-0910

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Wings Benefit Ride - 8th Annual (# 7371)

The 90 mile ride will kick off at 11am, and with begin and end at Bootlegger\'s in Antioch, IL (25491 W. Old Grass Lake Road) and will include food, prize raffles, live music, and the chance to win $10,000! All proceeds from this event will benefit the women and children that WINGS serves to end homelessness and domestic violence in Northwest Suburban Chicago one family at a time.

www.wingsbenefitride.com
Wings Benefit Ride - 8th Annual

05-Jun-2008 - 08-Jun-2008 (Thursday - Sunday)
Effingham, IL

Dann C. Shores

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2008 Illinois State H.O.G. Rally (# 5867)

Keller Convention Center, All H.O.G. members are invited to have fun and ride at our 19th Annual Illinois State H.O.G. Rally.

www.ilstatehogrally.com

08-Jun-2008 (Sunday)
2050 S Eastwood Drive
Woodstock, IL


Robin

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Ruben's Run (# 8176)

3rd Annual Ruben's Run benefit motorcycle ride for The Salvation Army. Ride departs from Woodstock Harley Davidson, travels to Elkhorn Saloon in Elkhorn, Wi and ENDS at Galt Airport in Wonder Lake, IL Food, Music, Tattto contest, Bike and CAR Show, SandS Engine GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE PRIZE Dave Perewitz, Donnie Smith, DD Custom Cycles, Criminal Customs

www.rubensrun.com
Ruben

21-Jun-2008 (Saturday)
500 Speedway Blvd
Joliet, IL


Jerry Cooch

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Ilfreedomrun Supporting The Troops (# 7483)

ILFREEDOMRUN -JUNE 21 2008 -STARTS IN JOLIET ILLINOIS FROM THE CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY US 66- LINE UP 8.00 AM DEPARTS AT 10.00 AM TO MARSEILLES ILLINOIS TO THE MIDDLE EAST CONFICTS WALL MEMORIAL TO HONOR OUR FALLEN HEROS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM CEREMONY AT THE MEMORIAL WALL FOLLOWED BY A FREEDOM CELEBRATION IN THE TOWN OF MARSEILLES WITH FOOD REFRESHMENTS VENDORS AND LIVE MUSIC- DONT DRINK AND DRIVE. [[[[ there is camping in the area where abate holds its helmet roast it would be a lovely site to see abate members riding from across the state of Illinois and all cycles with A...... For More Infomation Click Here

ilfreedomrun.org
Ilfreedomrun Supporting The Troops

22-Jun-2008 (Sunday)
50 S. US 45
Grayslake, IL


Buzz
630-985-2097

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Walneck Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show (# 6548)

All Swap/Shows will have American, British, Japanese, Euro, Dirt Bikes, parts, used and new, Leather, T-Shirts and all kinds of bikes and what-nots for sale. Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Admission: $7.00 Vendor Price: 40 Location: Lake County Fairgrounds. All events open to vendors at 6:00am (Woodstock, Illinois is 5:00am), and open to the public at 8:00am - 3:00pm.

www.walneckswap.com

28-Jun-2008 (Saturday)
Joliet, IL

Kelly Goelz
770-503-4606

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RFU's Memorial Run - 2nd Annual (# 6268)

This will be our 2nd Memorial Run for our lost RFU member Shawn "Duey" Kranz and the 5 RFU members that never left his side when this tragic incident occurred. Our sign-in will begin at 9 AM at 101 N. Reed St. (Willy World) in Joliet, IL 1st Bike leaves at 10 AM SHARP. We will end at (201 E. Romeo Rd) Leo's Bar and Grill in Romeoville, IL. $25.00 per rider.


28-Jun-2008 (Saturday)
1315 Althoff Ave
Effingham, IL


Robbie
217-342-3494

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Legacy Harley Davidson Birthday Bash (# 8168)

Birthday Bash Band ' Georgia Satellites ' Free adm . venders food avail . all around good time at the harley barn .

www.legacyhd.com

05-Jul-2008 (Saturday)
06 S Shabbona Rd
Shabbona, IL


Kathy Feltz
815-970-0166

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Shabbona Hometown Festival Parade (# 8021)

Annual parade starting at Indian Creek High School, 506 S Shabbona Rd, Shabbona IL, at 10am on Saturday, July 5th. Activities to follow at the East end of Navaho St. We are looking for any sype of parade entry.


12-Jul-2008 (Saturday)
1335 Savoy Plaza Drive
Savoy, IL


Chris Hanson
217-202-5114

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Marine Corps League Motorcycle Raffle And Toys For Tots Poker Run (# 7897)

Marine Corps League Detachment #1231 is hosting their 2nd Annual Motorcycle Raffle and Toys for Tots Poker Run. We are raffling off a 2008 Screaming Eagle Springer Softail. Tickets are $100 and only 500 will be sold. In addition to the bike, we will be giving away 21 cash prizes from $100 to $1000. Our event kicks off the morning of July 12th at 8:30AM with an all you can eat breakfast for $5. Registration for the poker run begins at 9:30AM with a shotgun start at 11:00AM. The raffle will begin at 4:30PM when the bikes return. You may purchase a raffle ticket or print out a poker run pre...... For More Infomation Click Here

www.cumarines.org

13-Jul-2008 (Sunday)
120 W. North Ave
Villa Park, IL


James W.
630-834-6571

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MDA Ride For Life (# 7523)

Join us for a 100 mile scenic ride through the western suburbs of Chicagoland. Where you will be served a light brunch before you return to Wild Fire H-D for a HUGE party that is being thrown in your honor. You are guaranteed to have a great time and you'll be lending a much needed hand to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Ride for Life is the only motorcycle ride in DuPage County that directly benefits MDA. And you'll be part of supporting a great cause.

www.wildfirehd.com
MDA Ride For Life

20-Jul-2008 (Sunday)
1700 Spartan Dr
Elgin, IL


800-253-6530

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Chicagoland Ride for Kids (# 6824)

Join thousands of other motorcyclists for a scenic ride through the rural countryside northwest of Chicago. You'll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Registration opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9:15. The police-escorted ride starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The ride will loop back to the college. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors—the Ride for Kids® "stars" of the day. Award...... For More Infomation Click Here

www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids

24-Jul-2008 - 27-Jul-2008 (Thursday - Sunday)
Lake Bluff, IL

Dug Smith

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Rogue Run - 2nd Annual (# 8173)

2nd time around for this Run. Last year the Rogue Run launched into the midwest after it's founders survived a run into Mexico on the EDR 07. Last year was great, this year is looking even better. Launching this year from outskirt of Chicago, heading North crossing Lake Michigan, through Michigan and into Ohio. The '08 Rogue Run looks improve what it started last year and take it to the next level by once landing in Ohio, taking part in a major rally being held. Great riding by the lake, great adventure to have, and great riders that provide a ride not to be forgotten.

www.roguerun.com
Rogue Run - 2nd Annual

27-Jul-2008 (Sunday)
9054 Veterans Parkway
Yorkville, IL


Jay Medin
630-553-5346

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American Legion Riders Post 489 Poker Run - 2nd Annual (# 7318)

American Legion Riders Post 489 2nd Annual Poker Run July 27th, 2008 Ride Starts at American Legion Post 489 located at 9054 Veterans Parkway (Route 34)in Yorkville, Illinois Rain or Shine All vehicles welcome Registration begins at 10:30 am First Bike out at 11:30 am Tickets sold at door only $15.00 for driver $10.00 for passenger. Raffle prizes,Door prizes DJ and Food. Prizes for best Poker Hand. Ride to neighboring American Legion Posts. We support our local Veteran Organizations. Respectful Flag burning ceremony to follow. Come out and support our Veterans !

www.legionriders489.org
American Legion Riders Post 489 Poker Run - 2nd Annual

27-Jul-2008 (Sunday)
16300 S Parker
Homer Glen, IL


Geno
708-935-7777

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S.O.B. Run - 5th Annual (# 7930)

Poker Run benefitting Shady Oaks Cerebral Palsy summer camp for people with disabilities. Registration at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 16300 S Parker Homer Glen at Shady Oaks $15.00/Rider * $10.00/Passenger includes food at afterparty Extra hand $5.00 First bike out at 11:00am. Post Party at 5:00 pm Located at the Colosseum at 19081 s Old LaGrange rd (191 and LaGrange) Mokena, IL. Non-riders are welcome to join post party for a $10.00 donation, includes food and live entertainment. We will be raffling off a KIKKER 5150 motorcycle at the after party. Limited number of tickets will be available at reg...... For More Infomation Click Here

www.shadyoakscamp.org
S.O.B. Run - 5th Annual

16-Aug-2008 (Saturday)
19356 N.e. Frontage Road
Shorewood, IL


Dave Osborne
815-483-7641

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Conrads Custom Bike Show (# 8240) - New

Conrad's Harley-Davidson/Buell in Shorewood Illinois(near Joliet)is hosting the 1st Annual Custom Bike Show, Saturday August 16th, 2008. The bike show will run from 10:00 till 2:00 with registration starting at 9:30. Show awards at 2:30. There will be cash prizes and trophies. $10.00 entry fee. Friday the 15th the Harley-Davidson Demo Ride Fleet will be there both days. So come in and check out the Bike Show and see the New Harleys and Buells for 2009 and take one for a test ride.


17-Aug-2008 (Sunday)
1051 Country Club Rd
Woodstock, IL


Buzz
630-985-2097

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Walneck Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show (# 6550)

All Swap/Shows will have American, British, Japanese, Euro, Dirt Bikes, parts, used and new, Leather, T-Shirts and all kinds of bikes and what-nots for sale. Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Admission: $7.00 Vendor Price: 40 Location: McHenry County Fairgrounds. All events open to vendors at 6:00am (Woodstock, Illinois is 5:00am), and open to the public at 8:00am - 3:00pm.

www.walneckswap.com

24-Aug-2008 (Sunday)
137 S. Randall Road
St Charles, IL


Dawn Lange
815-919-0190

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Motorcycle Poker Run To Support Illinois Law Enforcement (# 7264)

Sunday, August 24, 2008 2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run To Support Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Benefiting Special Olympics Start/Stop: Zylstra Harley Davidson 137 S. Randall Road St. Charles, IL 630-584-8000 100+ Mile Run Food and Drink Available Sign up:10:00am Door Prizes First Bike Out: 11:30am 50/50 Last Bike In: 4:00pm Live Music $15.00 per rider $25.00 w/passenger Proceeds go to Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Benefiting Special Olympics.

www.thunderingpatriotriders.com

05-Oct-2008 (Sunday)
1401 Suydam Rd
Sandwich, IL


Buzz
630-985-2097

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Walneck Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show (# 6554)

All Swap/Shows will have American, British, Japanese, Euro, Dirt Bikes, parts, used and new, Leather, T-Shirts and all kinds of bikes and what-nots for sale. Admission: $5.00 Vendor Price: 30 Location: Dekalb County Fairgrounds. All events open to vendors at 6:00am (Woodstock, Illinois is 5:00am), and open to the public at 8:00am - 3:00pm.

www.walneckswap.com