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2nd Annual Hogs 4 Hokies Charity Ride – May 2, 2009

Hersey — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:40:19 +0000

Saturday May 2, 2009 Join the “HOKIE HOG” on the second annual charity bike ride to Va Tech, Blacksburg, VA, to remember the second anniversary of the April 2007 tragedy at VA TECH, we’re riding from Manassas to Blacksburg to present donations and visit the campus and memorial on the drill field.

Visit hogs4hokies.org to register and donate on-line. It’s a one-day ride from Manassas to Blacksburg and optional next day ride back (accommodations not included). Mark your calendars!

6:30-8:00 sign-in/breakfast by Manassas Hooters, all out by 8:30am.
11:00-1:00 lunch Shenandoah HD.
3:00-5:00 ceremony at Va Tech Drill field (center of campus).
5:00-7:00 dinner / raffles New River Valley HD Christiansburg, Va
(next door to Quality Inn where we are staying.

RSVP ASAP by email to get on the mailing list! Thank you!
Eagleriderdc.com of Chantilly is offering $99/day bike rentals to hogs4hokies riders who reserve their bike by March 15, 2009!! Thank you to our great sponsor EAGLE RIDER OF DC!!

Moped riders adjust to helmet rule

Hersey — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:05:14 +0000

BLACKSBURG — Forget the romantic photos of windswept babes with coifed hair motoring around Europe on curvaceous Vespas. Beginning in October, moped riders in Blacksburg have two choices: helmet hair or a $50 fine.

Technically, the new helmet law — which requires helmets and eye protection for riders and drivers of mopeds — went into effect Aug. 12, after Blacksburg Town Council approved it on a unanimous vote. But for the next few weeks, police will focus on education instead of punishment.

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Bikers, others support event

Hersey — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:26:44 +0000

“It’s all about helping kids,” said one Blacksburg man as he prepared for the motorcycle ride on Saturday. He and approximately 100 bikers were participating in the Cruisin4Charities benefit for Medical Charities of Floyd County, an organization helping with medical expenses for families in Floyd County. The ride was one of three events of the day. A classic car show and concert featuring singer Rhonda Vincent, Nothin’ Fancy and local talents rounded out the day.

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