Livin’ high on the hog: Annual Harley Owners Group state motorcycle rally roars into Roanoke
June 21, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
The average Harley-Davidson motorcycle is capable of roaring louder than 100 decibels, a noise that is eight times louder than a vacuum cleaner.
So it stands to reason that when about 1,750 Harleys descend on a city, as they will in Roanoke through the weekend, the thunder of all those bikes could compete with a jumbo jet full of screaming babies.
And, oh doctor, that’s the way Susan Thrift likes it. “It just makes your blood flow,” exclaimed the 56-year-old payroll administrator from Chesapeake, when asked about the roar. “It used to be annoying until you get on one.”
The state rally of the Harley Owners Groups, or HOGs, has begun. All 17 of the Virginia HOG chapters have rumbled into town on their Fat Boys, Sportsters and Road Kings for the four-day convention.
Motorcycles for the Cure – Biker Appreciation Day – May 9, 2009
January 13, 2009 by Hersey · 2 Comments
Biker Appreciation Day – Blessing of the Bikes – Poker Run
May 9, 2009
Honda of Norfolk
6955 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA
Food, Door Prizes, Raffles, Cash Prizes, and more!
2, 3, and 4 wheels – All are welcome!
Proceeds to Benefit the Mentally Disabled
Visit the Motorcycles for the Cure Myspace Page for more information.
DECLAN SHARP CHARITY BENEFIT SHOW, SHINE & RIDE FOR LIFE Sunday – October 5, 2008
September 5, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Come and join the areas best hot rods, trucks & bikes for the DECLAN SHARP CHARITY BENEFIT SHOW, SHINE & RIDE FOR LIFE Sunday – October 5, 2008
Event location is at the Poquoson City Pool Parking Lot located at 16 Municipal Drive, Poquoson, VA
Navy program stresses safety for motorcyclists
June 12, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
At the signal, the 11 riders started their sport-style motorcycles with a chirp of their ignitions. Engines rumbling and ready, they stood by for instructions.
The first exercise Wednesday had them making their way around a large ellipse to warm up their tires, then easing into a weaving pattern to practice working their handlebars and looking through their turns.
The riders’ immediate plan: to get better at riding the high-powered bikes, which originally were built for racing but are appearing increasingly on streets.
