UPCOMING RIDES AND BIKE
EVENTS IN THE TRI-CITIES
Updated 5/13
ROLLING THUNDER (TN-4) RIDE FOR VETERANS 5/26
Join Rolling Thunder Tennessee 4, Memorial Day Weekend to honor our veterans! Meet up at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Sunday, May 26th at 11am for the demonstration ride and concert. Lunch is $5, plus they’ll have games and a flag retirement ceremony. kickstands up at noon for the ride through Johnson City to the concert at the Impact Community Center on Carter Street in Bluff City, featuring live music from gents & liars, vendors and more. then come out to Mountain Home VA on Monday the 27th at 11am for the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. For more information, rollingthundertn4.com.
4TH ANNUAL BRYAN K. LOAN MEMORIAL RIDE – 6/1
The 4th Annual Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride is set for Saturday, June 1st. Registration begins at Botetourt Funeral Home at 9am, the cost is $30 per bike which includes a meal and proceeds will go to the ALR Scholarship Fund and New Freedom farm. Kickstands up at 10 and the ride will end at Buchanan Moose Lodge. For more information call John at 540-537-1633
TSMC POW-WOW RALLY
The 35th Annual T.S.M.C. Pow-Wow Motorcycle Rally is Friday May 31st and Saturday June 1st at 183 Lawson Dr. in Caney Valley. They’ll have camping, bike games, a bike show, vendors, and the Miss Pow-Wow Contest. Must be 18 to attend. Tickets at the gate.
KEOKEE ALUMNI MOUNTAINEER POKER RUN – 6/8
Join the Keokee Alumni for a beautiful ride through Eastern Kentucky and SW Virginia on June 8th. Ride begins at Keokee School…registration at 10:00, kickstands up at noon. Returns to great home-cooked food, prizes, and more around 4:00PM. Funds raised will benefit new flooring at the school. $15 individual ticket, $20 for couples, meal included! More information, please call Liz Palmer at 423-676-5704.
JUNETEENTH BIKE AND CAR SHOW – 6/15
The first Juneteenth Bike & Car Show is set for Saturday, June 15th at 123 Cherokee Street in downtown Kingsport! Pre-register for $20 at 10am or register at the gate at 11am for $25. It’s hosted by new Visions Youth/Sons & Daughters of New Douglass School Alumni/Vick Danger Legacy and proceeds will go toward the purchase of a van to provide transportation for the new vision youth group. They’ll also have live entertainment, free books for kids, free t-shirts, door prizes, food trucks and more! So bring the whole family! For more information call 423-429-7553.
WASHINGTON CO. (VA) FIRE RESCUE RIDE – 6/29
Washington County Fire Rescue is hosting their first motorcycle ride, Saturday, June 29th. Meet up at 15222 Lee Highway in Bristol, VA. Registration starts at 11:00AM, kickstands up at noon. $20 for solo riders and $25 including a passenger. The event features a BBQ dinner at 4:00PM. Non-riders are welcome to eat for a donation. All are welcome. More information at 276-608-9018
FREDDY’S CRUISE-IN (ONGOING)
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers on North State of Franklin in Johnson City will hold a cruise-in every Friday from 5:30-8:30pm April 5 through November 1, weather permitting. All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome!
SQUATCH HUNT (ONGOING)
The Squatch Hunt Scavenger Hunt begins on April 13th! the Squatch Hunt features over 300 locations in 5 states in some of the most scenic places in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and North Carolina. Hit the points you want, skip the ones you don’t, all at your own pace. you have until September 28th to score points. Prizes will be awarded in three divisions, motorcycles, Jeeps and any other vehicles. prizes will be awarded on September 28th and you do not have to be present to win. Entry fee is $20 and it’s a fundraiser for Vetfest SWVA in support of Stop Soldier Suicide. for more info text (276)254-5334.
