UPCOMING RIDES AND BIKE EVENTS IN THE TRI-CITIES
Appalachian Warriors 2nd Annual St. Jude Ride
Appalachian Warriors will host the 2nd Annual St. Jude Ride on Saturday, June 21st beginning and ending at the Clubhouse. Meet at Food City in Elizabethton at 10:30 and ride to the clubhouse. Registration begins at 11am, kick stands up at noon. It’s $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. They will also have an auction after the ride. It’s in support of 10 Year old Ryder who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15 months. He has undergone several chemotherapy treatments and is currently on an experimental drug showing positive results. In December he fell ill and was hospitalized, then suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with meningitis. He is now doing well, is back in school and getting stronger each day.
Children’s Miracle Network Ride
Guardian Riders in partnership with Sam’s Club presents a ride to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network on Saturday, June 21st! Meet at Sam’s Club, 21483 Market Center in Bristol, Virginia. Registration begins at 11am, kick stands up at noon. It’s $20 per rider and $10 per passenger which includes hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. They’ll also have door prizes. Rain Date is Sunday, June 22nd. For more ino call 276-791-5953.
Johnson County Shrine Club Car, Truck and Bike Show
Johnson County Shrine Club will host a Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, June 21st from 4-8pm. Entry fee is $10 per vehicle and registration begins at 3pm on Main Street in Mountain City. Proceeds will benefit the operation of the Johnson County Shrine Club.
Rally On The River
The 1st Annual Rally On The River Bike Rally, hosted by the Guardian Riders Old Dominion Chapter is set for Saturday, June 28th from 10am-9pm at Chilhowie Town Park, 192 Railroad Drive in Chilhowie, Virginia. You’ll find vendors, games and activities, DJ Staci with music until 7, followed by live music from The Chain, a Fleetwood Mac Cover band. It’s a rally for people of all ages with festivities for kids, a car and bike show and they’ll have plenty of great food available. Everyone is welcome!
Rolling Through History Ride & Museum Tour
The Rolling Through History Ride & Museum Tour will now be on Saturday, June 28th starting at Harriman High School, 920 N. Roane Street in Harriman, Tennessee. It’s a guided 98 mile motorcycle ride with a lunch stop at the Historic RM Brooks General Store for Biker Appreciation Day and ending with a guided tour of the Historic Scott County Jail Museum. You must purchase tickets in advance and you can do that at https://www.historicscottcojail.com.
Valley Beautiful-Unicoi Bike and Car Show
The Valley Beautiful-Unicoi Bike and Car Show is set for Saturday, July 5th from 9am-2pm at Walmart, 110 Rock Bottom Road in Unicoi. There will also be a ride, Kickstands up at 11:30 and it’s $20 per bike. It’s also $20 to register for the Bike and Car Show and registration ends at noon. All proceeds go to Niswonger Children’s Miracle Network, helping children in the Tri-Cities area.
Shoebox for Soldiers Ride
The 2nd Annual Shoebox for Soldiers Ride hosted by Enforcers Motorcycle Club will be Saturday, July 12th. Registration begins at 9:30, kick stands up at 10:30, the ride will leave from Homestead Antiques in Church Hill and end at Black Wolf Harley Davidson in Bristol, Virginia. The cost is $20 per bike and proceeds will be used care packages for Soldiers and our 4 legged service members.
The Lost State of Franklin Motorcycle Ride
The Lost State of Franklin Motorcycle Ride is Saturday, July 26th beginning at Greeneville Lodge #3 and ending at Wrecking Crew Harley Davidson in Johnson City where they’ll have food, door prizes and music. It’s about a 189 mile ride open to Masons and anyone with 2 wheels. Registration fee is $20 per rider, $10 per passenger.
Anniversary Party and Bike Night
Tennessee Peacemakers Motorcycle Club Greeneville Chapter will hold their 5th anniversary Party and Bike Night August 1st and 2nd at 6605 Baileyton Road in Greeneville. They’ll have live music Friday night from Crowe Band, vendors, food trucks, pool and good times. Camping is also available. The cost is $20 per person.
Hear the Rumble Charity Run
The 2nd Annual Hear the Rumble Charity Ride, hosted by Waiting the Hear, roars into Wise, Virginia on Saturday, August 16th! Meet up at the David J. Prior Convocation Center at Uva Wise, kickstands up at 10:30am for a more than 100 mile loop through Southwest Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. They’ll break for lunch at Axe Handle Distilling in Pennington Gap to enjoy a free concert by Black Belt Preacher. The grand prize is a weekend vacation in Pigeon Forge. Registration fee is $25 for riders and $5 for passengers. You can register online at www.HEARtheRumble.INFO and support their mission: To Help Deaf Kids…HEAR.
Veterans Memorial Park Benefit Ride
U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club will host the 2nd Annual Veterans Memorial Park Benefit Ride on August 16th beginning at Veterans Memorial Park. Registration starts at 10am, kick stands up at 11:30 for the 75 mile loop ride with scenic views. The fee is $25 per rider and $5 per passenger which covers the ride, the catered taco bar and live music from The Color 7. All proceeds will be donated exclusively to Veterans Memorial Park, 803 Forest Street in Greeneville, for care and upkeep. In case of rain, all activities will be moved to the Peacemakers Clubhouse at 6605 Baileyton Road.
