|  | North Carolina Bikers - We are fortunate to have some of the best resources for bikers, right here in North Carolina. From the seashore to the mountains, this is one of the best states for motorcycle riding, but helmets laws are among the worst. |
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Motorcycle Events | | | Occasionally an event is cancelled, so check with the event organizers before heading out. |
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| | | APRIL IS CHUCK YOUR HELMET MONTH. |
| MAY 13, 2008 Raleigh NC Raleigh Hotels Raleigh Map
NC LEGISLATURE OPENING DAY RALLY & PROTEST RIDE
Meet at 10 am Whistlers Tavern, 3616 NC 42, Willow Springs, NC.
Ride to NC Legislative Bldg, Jones St, Raleigh, NC at 10:30am.
Ride around the legislative building so the legislators can hear the rumble of bikers pissed off about the new helmet law.
Legislative Scavenger Hunt.
Legislative delegation from BOLT will deliver helmet law repeal petitions.
Sponsored By Bikers USA, BOLT of the Carolinas, & The Carolinas Full Throttle Magazine. Jan, 919-342-0403. FLYER - please print out a few copies and bring them to around to bike shops. Also see Freedom Rides.
NEWSFLASH! There will be a ride leaving FROM MYRTLE BEACH coming to Raleigh.
The ride will be leaving from the DOG HOUSE NORTH at 8am. |
| | | | | Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2008
5/10/2008 - 5/18/2008
2008 will be the 68th Annual Bike Week at Myrtle Beach, SC. The third Saturday of May is always the last Saturday of Myrtle Beach Bikeweek. Approximately 300,000 bikers.
Myrtle Beach Bike Week - Interactive Rally Map | | | | May 16-18, 2008 Dillon, SC
South of the Border (SOB) 2nd Annual TEA Party
Come enjoy a weekend with brothers and sisters from SC, NC, VA, and TN. For more information call Don Ard at 803-847-0327 or SOB at 843-774-2411. Freedom fighters tailgaiting at the 700 block behind the convention center.
Friday May 16th:
6:00 PM - Parking lot social cheap food and cold beverages! Each room has a 2 carport to get out of the sun and weather. Saturday May 17th:
9:00 AM - Kickstands up for Marion Fox Trot! Festival/parade all day!
6:00 PM - Cheap food again.. Plus beverages! Sunday May 18th:
11:00 AM - Kickstands up for the Annual North Carolina Protest Ride - see below. Yes, it is one and the same. Please share this information with other freedom loving bikers! SOB is more fun than Myrtle Beach and much easier on your wallet too! | | | East Coast Helmet Law Protest! May 18, 2008
On your way back from Myrtle Beach Bike Week, stop in at South of the Border, in Dillon SC, which is the northernmost exit off I-95 of South Carolina, to protest helmet laws and participate in a freedom ride. Last year, there were only a couple dozen freedom fighters from SC, NC, and VA who joined us, but we had such a good time that we've been looking forward to the next one all year!
Here's the ritual, so you will know it every year:
The East Coast Freedom Ride is always the Sunday of the last weekend of Myrtle Beach Bike Week.
We always put our kickstands up at 11am.
If you want to wear a helmet and ride in support of those who choose, you are VERY WELCOME to join us. We do not protest the device. We protest the law which is unconstitutional and does not allow our right to choose.
In 2007, groups represented included ABATE of SC, ABATE of VA, and BOLT of the Carolinas. | | | | Saturday May 24th Asheville NC
Memorial Day Weekend Poker Run.
Marshall High ROTC & BLue Star Mothers Hosting a poker run. Registration begins at 10:00 at Gene Lummus Harley Davidson, Coffee & Pastries provided by the Buckhorn,
Prayer for our Veterans, Blessing of the Bikes, last bike out at 11:00. Proceeds to Blue Star Mothers (for The Vet's place; homeless shelter), VFW, PGR Fallen Warrior Scholarship Fund & The ROTC). | |
| | | June 8-12th Cherokee NC
Tommy Thompson's 14th Annual Reunion Ride
The hotel room block will be released in two weeks so make your plans now. Tommy's premium Ride June 8-12th provides participants with daily rides and evening parties. We will be stationed at the Holiday Inn just outside of the Smokey Mountain National Forest in NC where we will have evening parties and day rides. Day rides will take us to Dragon's Tail, Clingman's Dome, Cherhola Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Wheels Through Time in Maggie Valley. Evening parties will include a Cocktail Party, Casino Night, Pig Roast celebrating Stormin' Norman & Christina's wedding, Outdoor Theatre "Unto these Hills" and Tommy Thompson's Bikers Ball hosted by Jerry & Kathy Wiener. With only 6 weeks to go it's time to register now! Tickets must be purchased and food ordered. Limit: 150 people. For more details, flier or to sign up, see the Tommy Thompson Reunion Ride at Accident Scene Management. |
| | | June 12, 2008 Maggie Valley, NC
MAGGIE VALLEY FREEDOM RIDE
Celebrate NC BIKERS FREEDOM RIDE DAY with a freedom ride from the Wheels Through Time Museum. Please eat before arriving because we’re not stopping for brunch. Gather at 10am. Kickstands up at 10:30am. Destination will either be the courthouse in Bryson City which is already so familiar with bikers that they put up a sign that says “BIKERS ALWAYS WELCOME” or the Bumcombe County Courthouse in Asheville.
BOLTSTERS and others who rode out from the Eastern part of North Carolina in order to meet Pan and Vicki will probably stay around to have a nice ride on Friday, either to GRMCC or Tail of the Dragon or the Natural Bridge. |
| | | June 21, 2008 1pm Asheville, NC
WNC Freedom Ride
Western North Carolina Freedom Ride from Bumcombe County Courthouse in Asheville to the Hendersonville County Courthouse. This is to call attention to the helmet law, and to continue our freedom call, “Let those who ride decide.”
"The government cannot make any objective standards without taking on liability, and since they are expressly forbidden from taking on liability, they can never make an objective standard for helmets. Without an objective standard, it all becomes ad hoc and arbitrary. Ad hoc and arbitrary is the foundation of vague law. Vague law is unconstitutional. Bye." Richard Quigley
For more info, please email Ron or call 828-890-8485. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS FLYER. |
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| “Just a Bunch of Bikers”
a no dues, no demands, non-patch group of bikers with about 120 members in the Raleigh-Durham and Triangle area. Newly Reorganizing for 2008! Join now! |
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IF YOU GET A HELMET TICKET, DON’T JUST PAY THE FINE. FIGHT IT! |
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| | | Helmet Law Protest and Freedom Rides
All freedom fighters who are interested in participating in a constitutional exercise of your rights to peacefully demonstrate against the NC helmet laws and other discriminations against bikers, please contact Bikers of Lesser Tolerance at PROTEST or call 919-342-0403. The involvement by all motorcyclists, regardless of what you ride and what clubs you are affiliated with is needed. When contacting us, please indicate if you are willing to do other things such as handing out flyers, picketing the sidewalks, or helping in any other way.
Governor Easley signed the new helmet law into effect January 1, 2008. We seek a full repeal. We will also present a list of other grievances and recommended actions. We will be timing this to coincide with popular events taking place in Raleigh, so if you want to take a break from the protest actions and have some other fun, there should be plenty of activities, and we will try to get a complete listing for those interested.
This action is supported by B.O.L.T. of NC and national B.O.L.T.
If you cannot make it to Raleigh due to it being far from where you live, there have been Freedom Rides in at least seven counties and more will be added. Please contact us to find out about protests in your county throughout 2008! |
| | | H563 Helmet Law Changing. They added vague wording nobody understands. We won one battle, had the section thrown out. At the last minute they put it back in. On 1/1/08 the ticketing begins. If you get a ticket, fight it in court! NC Biker Rights |
| | | Usually the last weekend in September
Fayetteville St, Downtown Raleigh
New! See Raleigh Bikefest Detailed Info at our new BIKEFEST site |
| | | As always, ride sober, ride safe, and don't carry anything illegal with you. By riding with us, you acknowledge that motorcycle riding is inherently dangerous and the risk is completely yours. The operator is the only one who can control the motorcycle. You agree to not hold ride organizers responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur as a result of your participation. Always check on event dates and check to be sure an event is still planned before heading out the door. |
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