Motorcycle Grand Tour of Virginia Kick Off – April 4, 2009
“Get Your Motors Running” At Kings Dominion
Kick-Off For the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Virginia
Got your motor running? Looking for adventure? Beginning April 4, motorcyclists with a Grand Tour of Virginia passport can head out on the highway and find adventure at more than 50 premier tourism destinations and attractions throughout the commonwealth and win some great prizes as well.
Grand Tour participants can be among the first to have their passports stamped at the official kick-off, Saturday, April 4, at Kings Dominion. On-site registration is available from 10 a.m. – noon along with special half-priced tickets for admission to Kings Dominion for riders presenting their ride passport during the kick-off. Tickets must be purchased in advance by going to kingsdominion.com.
The 2009 Grand Tour of Virginia is a motorcyclist’s dream, celebrating 40 years of “Virginia is for Lovers” – not to mention the movie Easy Rider and Arlo Guthrie’s The Motorcycle Song. It all starts with a chance for motorcyclists to show off their bikes at the bike show under Kings Dominion’s Eiffel Tower during the kick-off event. For more information and to register for the bike show, click on kingsdominion.com.
Download the Motorcycle Grand Tour of VA Registration From Here
Authorities stress importance of motorcycle safety on Virginia roadways
Charles Camden loves the freedom that comes with a motorcycle.
He rode his regularly until 5 years ago, when he hit a pothole and crashed, breaking every rib on his right side and puncturing his lung. He was hospitalized for 18 days and out of work for three months.
Now, though, he’s ready to ride again.
“The wife said no for many years,” Camden said. “She finally came around when the gas prices got high.”
Camden joins a growing number of motorcycle riders on Central Virginia roadways as more turn to the bikes because of rising gas prices.
That has authorities concerned over biker safety, and for good reason. More than 30,000 Virginians have motorcycles, but do not have a motorcycle classification on their driver’s license, according to state records.
Hampton ABATE Meetings – 1st Sunday of Every Month
August 15, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
ABATE of VA, Virginia Cruisers Chapter meets the 1st Sunday of each month at 1 PM at Mugzy’s Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke AV in Hampton.
Contact John at abateregion3@yahoo.com for more information.
Visitor Looking for Some Info on Challenger MC
July 31, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Got this from a VABiker.NET visitor looking for some information on a motorcycle club his grandfather belonged to back in the 50’s/60’s
Hey guys,
I really need help my grandfather was a supervisor at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in the 40s and 50s. He was a member of a MC called Challenger Motorcycle Club. I have his pin, it is sort of a le badge with what looks like a indian with a spear. He rode indians and harleys. This would have been in Norfolk or Virginia Beach in the 50s or early 60s. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
Is your moped a motorcycle?
July 24, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON – Is that a moped or motorcycle you’re riding?
That might seem like a silly question, except in Virginia a new law blurs the distinction.
If you go more than 35 mph on a moped or scooter, it’s now considered a motorcycle.
That means you’ll have to have a motorcycle license, insurance and additional certification.
Gas prices drive cycle popularity
July 23, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
While there may not be a direct correlation between escalating gas prices and the popularity of motorcycles, there is no doubt that the number of riders is on the rise.
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, the number of motorcycle registrations in Virginia has jumped from 59,925 in 1994 to 151,914 in 2006.
The number of accidents statewide has also jumped dramatically, and motorcycle fatalities have climbed from less than 50 in 1994 to 126 last year.
Air, Land and Speed to Take Place
June 27, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
On Friday and Saturday, Operation Air, Land and Speed returns to Interstate 95 and Interstate 81 and Virginia State Police urges motorists to practice safe driving habits as the summer season gets underway.
The two-day campaign increases the number of available troopers, supervisors, motorcycle units, motor carrier troopers and aviation units along the entire length of I-95 and I-81 as part of this aggressive traffic safety enforcement.
Gonna be a hot one…
June 6, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Looks like it is going to be pretty hot across most of Virginia this weekend. Temps are suppose to reach 100, with a heat index of 110, here in South Eastern VA. If you are out and about this weekend – stay cool, take frequent breaks, drink plenty of fluids (water dammit), and wear a little extra sun screen.
Have fun and be careful out there.
RIDE FREE!
