FROM ERIN R:

Hi Ladies!

We have secured the final details for the US Spyder Ryders – Brickyard Chapter Ladies Retreat!

Date: Sept 13-15, 2019

Destination: Lake Michigan South Shores area – Portage, IN

Host Hotel: Baymont Inn and Suites 2323 Willowcreek Rd. Portage, IN 46368

Rate is $85+ tax for a double queen room. This is a discounted rate – you must call the hotel and indicate you are with the US Spyder Ryders Group to get this rate. Reservations must be made before August 20 to get a room in our block at the discounted rate. Phone Number: 219-762-7777

Sept. 13 Meet Up Location(s):

Titus Bakery 17471 Wheeler Rd., Westfield, IN – Feet up at 10:00 AM!

Converse Big Dipper104 S. Jefferson St. Converse, IN 46919 – Meet for lunch approx. 11:30 am, feet up after lunch. PLEASE let us know if you are meeting there but not eating lunch!

Baymont Inn Portage - estimated arrival time 4:00 PM

Weekend Events:

Ride along the south shore of Lake Michigan

Visit lighthouses in the area

Shopping at Albanese Candy Factory and the Prime Outlet Mall

Eating, relaxing, and games with friends!

Click on t-shirt image to review in Zazzle:

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Sunday, September 8, 2019

Group ryde to Elkhart, IN to participate in the charity ride. More details to follow such as starting point & time from Indianapolis.

21st Annual "RIDING TO REMEMBER"
FALLEN POLICE, FIREFIGHTER, VETERAN CHARITY RIDE

Riding to Remember is the largest organized police escorted ride in Elkhart County traversing approximately 72 miles with a stop in Goshen where a short Memorial Service will take place. 

Over the years we have raised money for charities assisting children, veterans, and the elderly as well as public safety. In 2018, we began our initiative to raise funds in an effort to build tiny homes for homeless veterans in Elkhart County. We will continue our initiative in 2019!

We will ride from Elkhart to Wakarusa, Nappanee, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, and back to Elkhart where you will enjoy Live Music, Food, Beverages, and friends!

DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION
10am - 2pm
Hoosier Harley Davidson
720 W. Bristol Street
Elkhart, IN 46514

Police escorted ride leaves at 2:30pm returning to Elkhart 

HOW TO PRE-REGISTER

IN-PERSON 
Date: TBD
Hoosier Harley Davidson
North End Cycle 
Until close of business day

ONLINE: January 1st, 2019
www.blueknightsin8.org

CASH, CHECK, CREDIT or DEBIT cards will be accepted day of the ride

Make checks payable to
Blue Knights Indiana VIII with a note stating Riding to Remember

A small service charge of $1.00 will apply when using debit or credit card

$20 per rider (includes t-shirt while supplies last when registering day of event)

$21.00 if paying by credit/debit card

$30 Rider with Passenger (includes t-shirt while supplies last)

$31.00 if paying by credit/debit card

For Corporate sponsorship contact 
James Edward Ballard 
President of Blue Knights Indiana VIII jim.ballard7152@gmail.com 574/360-7152

A Memorial service will take place honoring Elkhart County Fallen Police, Firefighters, and Veterans, the families they left behind as well as those currently serving! 

Location: Goshen Police Department

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September 3rd - 7th

SpyderQuest 2019 Queensbury, New York

https://www.facebook.com/events/2482926085069614/

Come and join the Best Spyder Rally in the Country. These are not my words, but that of our guest that come year after year. At SpyderQuest it's all about the rides and last year we sported 18 different rides in some of the most pristine mountains and lakes of New York and Vermont. Please join us and book early as we sell out every year.

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Saturday, Aug. 24
Free Admission
Monument Circle, Meridian Street and Georgia Street

We will drive to downtown Indy after the Pop Dreyer Ride.

One of the most iconic two-wheel events in the country – Downtown Indy, Inc.'s Motorcycles on Meridian - is taking over the city. On Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4 p.m.– midnight, Monument Circle, South Meridian Street and Georgia Street will be filled with the sound of engine roars and the sight of leather-clad motorcycle riders.

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August 22nd - 25th

Spyderfever - Council Bluffs, IA

https://www.spyderfever.com/

* Subject to change without notice

Thursday August 22nd

Self guided rides during the afternoon - destinations and directions provided

Spyder Ambassadors to assist finding local attractions

Meet and Greet during the evening

Evening Nightcap ride (optional)

Friday August 23rd

Day long adventure ride with lunch provided

Evening Meal

Entertainment provided

Saturday August 24th

Spyder games in morning

Lunch provided

Afternoon ride

Evening meal

DJ and parking lot dancing 

Sunday August 25th

Farewell Breakfast

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Brickyard Chapter Meet & Greet.  Wednesday 7:00 PM - August 14, 2019

Hosts: Paul & Mary Ellen Watterson

Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza - 401 Market Plaza Greenwood, IN, 46142 317-883-8993

 
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Steve Bannon Memorial Ride - August 10, 2019

We'll tour Hendricks County and beyond through country roads and highways alike. After the ride, feast on Pit Stop BBQ's famed, smoked meats along with our homemade sides, and sweet desserts. Buy some raffle tickets for a chance at unique prizes.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Registration - 9:00 AM

  • Bikes Out - 11:00 AM

  • BBQ & Events - 1:00 PM

CLICK TO REGISTER

This year, proceeds are benefitting Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis.

 
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Hey guys !! 2019 August 8-9-10 SPYDER ODYSSEY !!

Glad to announce that Spyder Odyssey is back for a 5th Edition. Set in the beautiful region of Kingston Ontario - The 1000 Islands. 

Come ride with old and new friends and enjoy 3 days of fun with fellow Spyder Riders. Get your Spyder some new accessories and make some beautiful friendships, Spyder Odyssey will be a highlight of your riding season, plan ahead and reserve now !!!

Website

YouTube Link

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Group Ryde - August 3, 2019

Organized and led by the Richardsons.

Check out the Exotic Feline Rescue Center!

This is a 'big cat' rescue - tigers, lions, cheetahs, etc. It's VERY cool! Up close and personal with the animals. Open 10A - 5P daily, $10 admission. The drive to the center is gravel, but it is well packed. We have ridden there several times on two and three wheels and never had trouble.

We will leave from Culver’s at 4701 Kentucky Ave, feet up at 10:30. We will take SR 67 with a short detour along twisty Robb Hill Rd to the Tomato Pie Pizza Place 100 W Inion St Paragon (11:30AM). Then we will take 231 and 46 to Exotic Feline Rescue Center 2221 E Ashboro Rd. Centerpointe (approx. 1:30-2:00). For those that want to ride back together, we will take 42 and 142 back toward Indianapolis. Just a reminder - the driveway to the Rescue Center is gravel, but older gravel and well packed. Admission is $10/adult.

 
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Group Ryde Weenee World - July 27, 2019

Road Captains Jeff Boruvka and Christy Boruvka.

Departure at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 27 from:
McCordsville Elementary School parking lot
7177 N 600 W
McCordsville, IN 46055

About a 75 minute ride on country roads to get to Weenee World. No interstate.

Have lunch and/or ice cream at Weenee World. Photo ops. Get points for the Scavenger Hunt!!!

Weenee World
601 N. Memorial Drive (which is also Rt. 3)
New Castle, IN 47362

About a 40 minute back to McCordsville Elementary School unless others want to take their own routes home.

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Meet & Greet - July 23, 2019 - 7:00 PM

Half Liter BBQ and Beer Hall
5301 Winthrop Ave, Suite 2 Indianapolis, IN 46220

The name says it all!!! Smoker(s) on site This is part of the Sahm's conglomerate of restaurants.
*They don't take reservations, or set aside tables. Large outdoor area with "tables" of 4. Large 2-tier indoor/ covered seating( Family Friendly- downstairs. 21 & older & upstairs) for inclement weather.

 
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Circus City Festival Parade - July 20, 2019

The Circus City Festival in Peru, Indiana is July 13-20, 2019. On the concluding Saturday of the festival, the CCFI hosts the only circus heritage parade in the United States. Authentic circus wagons, clowns, calliopes, wild animals, floats, and bands make their way down the center streets of the town. This parade is the longest running circus parade in the country and the second largest parade in Indiana.

Plans are in the works for Brickyard Chapter and North Central Indiana Chapter to ride in the parade. We may be limited to the number of participants. Participants would “dress appropriately” with clown nose and wig.

Click to read ONLY IN INDIANA article.

Stay tuned for further detail.

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Indianapolis Indians - June 27, 2019

The Indianapolis Indians are the second-oldest minor league franchise in American professional baseball (after the Rochester Red Wings).

Buy tickets on the outfield berm so we can sit together and enjoy the game, camaraderie, and stadium food.

Columbus Clippers (CLE) at Indianapolis Indians (PIT)

Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN - 07:05 PM

More details to follow.

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Group Ryde - June 22, 2019

Tenderloin & Bourbon Tour

Road Captain Curtis Watson

Launch location: Coxhall Gardens (116th St. & Towne Rd, Carmel). Meet at Terrace Gardens parking lot. Feet up at 10:30 AM.

Route: (No major interstate roads)

(WB) 116th St. & (NB) 421 to Kirklin & (WB) 38 & (NB) 39 into Frankfort (WB) 28 to Jefferson (NB) W. Mulberry Jefferson Rd. to Mullberry (WB) 38 into Lafayette / West Lafayette. Approx. 60 miles.

LUNCH: Location Nine Irish Brothers (Winner of Best Tenderloin 2016 /USA Today)

After Lunch: Ryde to Old 55 Distillery for tour & sampling.

Route: (SB) 52 / 231 out of Lafayette & (SB) 25 & (WB) 28 & (SB) 341 into Newtown & (EB) on Washington / 55 to Old 55 Distillery. Approx.: 25 miles

Return route - optional): (SB) Old 55 to 136 & (EB) 136 into Crawfordsville & (EB) 32 to (SB Spring Mill Rd. & (EB) 161st St. & Surprise Final Stop Off point (Urban Vines & Brewery) Approx: 60 miles.

There is usually a cost for tasting ($10.00). Will confirm prior to the ryde.

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