WE DID IT!
1000+ MILES AND WE DID IT IN 22 HOURS!
GREAT JOB!
We will be making a presentation of all of
the funds raised from this event at the Harley-Davidson Shop of Ocean City
on Saturday August the 9th at 6pm.
THE TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED IS STILL BEING CALCULATED
BUT WE REALLY DID WELL!
Unofficially MD3 raised over 10 Thousand Dollars!
IRON BUTT CHAIRMAN BOB THOMPSON DID A GREAT
JOB OF PUTTING ALL TOGETHER AND WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS IN THE CLUB, IT WAS PULLED OF VERY WELL.
PICTURES OF SOME OF THE EVENT ARE AVAILABLE
ON THE WEBSITE OF OUR GOOD FRIENDS FROM
FIRE IN THE HOLE PHOTOGRAPHY
AT
www.fithp.net
CHECK IT OUT!
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DONATION WILL CONTINUE TO BE EXCEPTED FOR THIS
EVENT
IF YOU WANT CONTRIBUTE
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO
MID-ATLATIC LUPUS
AND SEND TO THE OFFICE OF THE MARYLAND CHAPTER
3
RED KNIGHTS
P.O. BOX 119
BISHOPVILLE, MD. 21813
*YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTABLE*
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!
Previous information below has been left on
the site so people can see a little of the history of the event.
**UPDATE**
June 22, 2008
We are off to a great start!
Here are the current details!
DEPARTURE DATE: Friday, 27 June between 9 -10 pm
FROM: Berlin- Ocean City Wal-Mart
RETURNING: Saturday, 28 June before dark
TO: Berlin - Ocean City Wal-Mart
So far the route has been planned. I covers 1099 miles and
will take a minimum of 18 hours of riding to complete. It involves all three
states of Delmarva. The ride will be conducted in a self-paced style, that is to say that there will be a number of bikes
participating, but they will be riding in groups no larger than 4 and 2 or 3 is preferred for safety reasons. Each rider will be able to ride at his or her own pace and follow the course stopping when it is necessary
for each of the individuals or riding pairs. Safety will be of the utmost importance. Each rider will be linked by cell phone
to the lead car and the following truck. This will allow riders to be informed and to inform the lead and following vehicle
if there are any problems. *No riders will be expected to talk while riding, they will however be expected to check in with
the lead or following cars from time to time during fuel and rest stops. This is again for safety sake.
Riders who become tired and are not able to complete the
ride will be afforded the opportunity to be picked up by the follow-up truck and/or to be logged out of the ride and
free to return home after they have gotten a chance to rest.
The departure time was chosen in an effort to provide the
most daylight hours of riding, especially in unfamiliar areas. By leaving on
Friday night, we will be riding in the dark for the first several hours while we are still amped up and on familiar roads.
The majority of the ride will be completed during daylight hours. Riding during
daylight hours, especially towards to the end of the ride, will be important to increase visibility during what will be your
most tired riding time.
WHO: Any member
of MD3 is welcome to put their name in the hat and ride. It was discussed that MD3 Road Captains would hold a meeting of riders
a couple of times before the event to review the condition of not only the rider, but also the bikes. Safety is the most important
part of any ride!
Our goal for the ride is to raise money for the Lupus Foundation.
Riders will be asked to raise a minimum of $100 ridership fee with a goal of $250 or more if they are willing to go out and
get the pledges. We will have pledge forms for members and riders to use in getting
support for the ride soon. Remember if you are unable to make the ride, there are many other ways to contribute. Make
a personal pledge to a club member who plans to ride. Raise pledges for a club
member who plans to ride. Offer to drive or ride in lead or follow vehicles. Be there Friday night to support our riders.
Come back Saturday as our members arrive home. There are so many ways
to support this event!
