FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

This annual Police escorted ride was started by Bayside Harley-Davidson in 2000, as a way to give back to the large military community of customers, friends and neighbors, both active duty and retired. The ride, which has become a signature event of the Hampton Roads Fleet Week celebration, “rumbles” through the areas major tunnels connecting the 7 cities of the Tidewater area, and is one of the largest motorcycle oriented military commemorations in the United States. Every year a diverse group of individuals on all different types of motorcycles come out in a resounding manner to show their support for the areas active duty and retired military members and their families. The proceeds of the event go to Navy Support Organizations including the Navy’s Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Although the ride is free for active and retired military, many of these riders still make generous donations to help other military personnel and their families through hardships and difficult family separations.

Although the 2009 ride has been in planning since last year’s event, we have recently received word from the Hampton Roads Regional Chiefs of Police Association (HRCOPA) that there would be no Police escorts this year. This year’s event will continue, but in a significantly different format than years past. Riders will begin to depart Harbor Park in Norfolk at 9:30am in groups of 30-50 riders. Lead riders with a clear understanding of the route will lead the riders at a safe and reasonable speed around the planned route, ending at Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth. In addition, the V-DOT Safety Traffic Center has agreed to post traffic alerts warning motorists about the high volume of motorcycles on the interstates that morning.

This years’ event has been recognized and endorsed by Timothy M. Kaine, Governor of Virginia, and the Mayors of the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.

We hope this continue your support of this annual charity event for the Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society. We at Bayside Harley-Davidson are committed to showing our support for our Active-Duty and Retired Veterans, and their families. Please join us in “Supporting Our Troops”.

2211 Frederick Blvd . (I-264, Exit 5) Portsmouth, Virginia . 23704 P: (757)397-5550 . F: (757)397-5513 www.harleybay.com

Big bash to follow: 11am-6pm
Cory Daniel Band-World Famous Wood Chicks BBQ!
Ride for Autism T-shirts-designed by the famous tattoo artist J.D. Crowe!
Bikini Bike Wash -50/50 – Door Prizes!
NASCAR Simulator-Drive full size NASCAR. Compete for Best Driving Score! Win Prizes!
Children’s Area: Inflatable Ride – Balloons – Face Painting- Kettle Korn – Snow Cones

Proceeds benefit:
Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater
For more information: marketing@harleybay.com 397-5550

Kids Bike Show-Decorate your Hunt Bag-Meet the Easter Bunny-Easter Egg Hunt-Kids Games

Music, Famous Bayside HOG BBQ! plus the HOG Chapter portion of 50/50 will be donated to the local family that lost their 14 yr old son “Turtle”. “Turtle” is the brother of Ashley from Motorclothes. Please help us support them.

Ford and Mustange Club of Virginia Car Show!!
Registration 9am-12:30pm-FREE
All Car Event-Dash Plaques to the first 50 registered.

Join Bikers for Babies by revving up to help us give every baby a healthy start. Sign up and raise money at bikersforbabies.org.
$15 Registration includes pin and lunch.

On Saturday, September 27th, Bayside Harley-Davidson will host our 15th Annual motorcycle ride in Portsmouth. Join hundreds of bikers on our 80 mile police escorted ride.

March of Dimes – 757-361-0000 Susie Eaton email: meaton@marchofdimes.com

Join Bikers for Babies by revving up to help us give every baby a healthy start. Sign up and raise money at bikersforbabies.org. $15 Registration includes pin and lunch.

On Saturday, September 27th, Bayside Harley-Davidson will host our 15th Annual motorcycle ride in Portsmouth. Join hundreds of bikers on our 80 mile police escorted ride.

The Power is in your Hands..use it to save babies! Every year more than half a million babies are born prematurely, and more than a hundred thousand others are born with birth defects or other serious health problems. You can help by joining March of Dimes Bikers for Babies. Raise money, then get on your bike and ride! Know the power of riding to ensure all babies are born healthy!

March of Dimes – Greater Hampton Roads Division 860 Greenbrier Circle (Suite 502) – Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-361-0000 Susie Eaton, Community Director email: meaton@marchofdimes.com

August 22-24, 2008
Two full days of live music, food and beverage, vendors, win the Miller Lite Harley-Davidson Nightster, Miller promo girls, 105 DOOR PRIZES!!

FRIDAY 2PM-8PM and
SATURDAY 12NOON-8PM
at Bayside Harley-Davidson

FRIDAY:SNACK BAR JONES BAND AND
LIVE IN CONCERT AT 6PM…
JAMES MCMURTRY AND THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS!!

SATURDAY:BLACKBIRD POND, MONKEY BOOTY, BUTTER AND LIVE IN CONCERT AT 5PM…
BRIAN HOWE FORMER LEAD SINGER OF BAD COMPANY!!!!!

FREE ADMISSION ALL WEEKEND! Open to the General Public.

June 7 Iron Tribe Poker Run & Benefit-OBX H-D
Fundraiser for the Benjamin House. Live Music, Food, Beverages, Door Prizes, 50/50 Bikini Bike Wash

June 14 Father’s Day Blood Drive and Cook-Out at Outer Banks H-D
Take a great country ride and join us for a fun cook out!

July 19th 10th Anniversary Party at Bayside H-D
This is going to be a BIG Celebration! Bayside HOG Poker Run (open event), HOGS FOR DOGS Fundraiser, Live Band, Food & Beverages. Fun for the whole family!

July 19th 10th Anniversary Celebration at Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk H-D

August 16-17 Harley Demo Fleet Bayside H-D

August 23 Dyno Shoot Out at Bayside H-D

August 22-24 at Bayside H-D
105th Anniversary Celebration Kick Off Party!!
BAD COMPANY with Brian Howe
Saturday 5pm FREE ADMISSION!!! If you ever purchased a motorcycle from MS Family H-D YOU are invited to the special VIP Party Saturday Aug 23 from 5pm to 7pm.
Bayside selected as the only starting location in Tidewater & NE North Carolina!
This is going to be the party of the year! Miller Lite Harley-Davidson giveaway,bands, food & cold beverages,BOB FM-benefits MDA. Get your 105th MDA/105th PIN!

September 6-7 Pirates Run and Harley Demo Fleet at Outer Banks H-D
Back by popular demand! Huge Treasures await riders.Live Music, Food & Beverages, Door Prizes Don’t miss this!!

September 7 Bikers for Tykes Bayside H-D
Geico’s 3rd Annual Parade to KOA Event Site.Rally 9/6 & 7. Benefits CHKD

September 27 Bikers for Babies-March of Dimes Ride at Bayside H-D

October 10-12 Rumble Through The Tunnels Bayside H-D

For more information visit http://www.harleybay.com/