Our 11th Annual Poker Run is almost here. Please plan to join us Sunday, September 29 to take a Ride for Sight to help children and adults who are blind! You'll start at the Center with doughnuts and a beverage, then on to Dirty Harry's, the First Turn Steakhouse, the Cabbage Patch and end at the Iron Horse in time for a BBQ and live music. $15 includes all this plus your poker hand, an event t-shirt, and door prizes! We expect 300 - 400 riders. 

As always, we truly appreciate that you choose to help us provide training and support to children and adults who are blind with coexisting disabilities.

Special thanks to Laura Lee Stapleton for leading us through beautiful areas we had never seen before!

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Law Enforcement Memorial Bike RideFrom Brunswick, GA to St. Augustine, FL Police Escorted motorcycle ride to raise money to benefit the families of Officers killed in the line of duty, Officers with terminal illnesses or Officers seriously injured while on duty.

Pre-Ride Activities Night Friday Sept 27th at 6:00 PM Stellar Conference Center - Quality Inn 125 Venture Drive - Brunswick, GA Memorial Bike Ride Registration: Saturday September 28th at 8:00 AM Kickstands Up: 10:00 AM Stellar Conference Center - Quality Inn 125 Venture Drive - Brunswick, GA Sponsored by the Blue Knights - Georgia, Chapter XIV and Brunswick Georgia Police Department For More Information: www.blueknight-gaxiv.com or call 912-506-2340 (Danny Shepard) or 406-470-5033 (Andrea Gray)

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The 2014 Can-Am® Spyder® Line-up Has Arrived View BRP PDF

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New Rotax 1330 ACE Engine Our best touring engine ever, the new Rotax 1330 ACE engine is configured with three in-line cylinders. It produces high-torque response in every gear and 40% more low-end torque. But torque doesn’t come at the cost of fuel economy or CO2 emissions. Ride for up to 252 miles at 62 mph (406 km at 100 km/h)* on one tank. On top of that, ride more and spend less, thanks to the low vehicle maintenance. Even the sound it makes while on the road is unique and impressive, with the in-line configuration producing a refined, seductive quality that stands out from the motorcycle crowd.

New 6-Speed Transmission You can cruise comfortably at 3,300 RPMs with the outstanding ride of this new 6-speed transmission. The new Spyder RT is optimized to deliver a smooth ride for you and your passenger, thanks to its long-ratio sixth gear and new hydraulic clutch activation system with electronic pressure control. Pass through town without downshifting. Just relax and take in the scenery.

New ECO mode Smart Assist Optimize your shifting behavior with the new ECO™ mode smart assist. Combined with the fuel efficiency of the Rotax 1330 ACE engine and new 6-speed transmission, it reduces your fuel consumption on long trips.

1200W Alternator Get 85% more power for your electronic accessories. A new total capacity of 1200 watts, instead of the previous maximum of 650 watts, lets you enjoy more accessories on your Spyder RT.

New Comfort seat Sit back and enjoy the ride with a comfort seat complete with lumbar support. It relaxes the driver’s knees and upper body, making it perfect for all types of riders regardless of height. It’s also driver backrest ready, so a foldable, color-matched backrest can easily be added.**

Refined front design and heat management BRP engineers made room for the new Rotax® 1330 ACE™ high-torque engine by creating a new fascia design, intensifying the RT’s unique blend of elegance and power. BRP’s engineers also improved heat management by doubling radiator capacity and moving them to the front of the A-arms – away from the rider and passenger. The fans include a reverse mode that blows hot air away from the rider when traveling at a slower speed. This ensures more comfort for both rider and passenger.

New SACHS † shocks The Spyder RT includes new shocks from SACHS, one of the premier manufacturers in the business. These shocks build upon optimum suspension geometry and create an incredible new standard. They feature a bigger piston diameter and better damping capacity, which gives you more comfort on bumpy, backcountry roads.

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9th Annual Jason Burnett Memorial USO Benefit Ride - September 14, 201375 mile police escorted ride, food, entertainment $25 per person 100% directly donated to USO

www.usobenefitride.com for more information and registration

Group meeting up with Road Captain Larry Joiner at CFPS at 8am, then departing as a group at 8:30am to arrive together at Orlando Harley Davidson in Kissimmee for the ryde. Please comment on website to let Larry know that you will be riding. This should be a great law enforcement escorted ride...

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Starke Bikefest (website)Starke, Florida August 24, 2013

Meet up at 9:30am at Okahumpka Service Center on Florida Turnpike north of Clermont/Leesburg exit.  Riding up Turnpike & I75 to just north of Ocala, then catching 301 for more scenic ryde for balance of trip.  Arrival lunch at Laredo Mexican Restaurant (Starke #1 rated restaurant) at 11:45am then on to visit downtown vendors and bikefest area.  Likely starting return trip at 2:00 PM or 2:30 PM.

Please Comment on chapter website to sign up for the ryde. - Hal M

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2013 Jacksonville Bikers for Babies (website) Date: August 17, 2013

Location:  Adamec Harley-Davidson 8909 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32256

Join motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Northeast Florida in the second annual Bikers for Babies Jacksonville! Formerly known as RIDE, this is the first motorcycle fundraiser for the March of Dimes in Jacksonville since 2004. There will be entertainment, food, giveaways and a police-escorted ride through beautiful Jacksonville. All proceeds benefit the Northeast Florida Division March of Dimes.

Meet at Kangaroo Express at SR 40 & I95 at 7:15 AM.

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Group Ryde – SAT AUG 10 Group Ryde rallying at Central Florida Powersports between 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Feet up at 10:00 AM.

90 minute ride looping north then east then south then west back to The Graze Restaurant (7251 Five Oaks Drive Harmony, FL 34773). Old Florida location, interesting menu. Hope to see you all there. - Hal M

Video By CFPS: 20 Can-Am Spyder's from the Spyder Ryders of America - Central Florida Chapter met up at the dealership for their weekly ride. We had a great time sharing stories from the road and planning what the next Spyder mod was going to be. The 2014 Spyders are right around the corner so Jason Ennis, General Manager, announced the huge sales event going on with the 2013 models.

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Group Luncheon Ryde – SAT AUG 03 Spyder Ryde to Vero Beach with lunch at Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station Restaurant & Merchantile.  Ryders to meet at the Sam’s Club parking lot between 10:00am and 10:30am with feet up at 10:30am.  This will give Orlando area ryders plenty of time to get to Melbourne.  The Ryde will head south to Vero Beach along the Indian River and after lunch will head back to Melbourne on A1A passing over the beautiful Sebastian Inlet Bridge.  We will stop in Melbourne Beach for ice cream before heading to our respective homes.

The Sam’s Club address is 4255 W. New Haven Ave, Melbourne, 32904 (Rt. 192) and the address for Mrs. Mac’s is 951 Old Dixie Hwy., Vero Beach, FL.  Mrs. Mac’s website is www.mrsmacs.com

Please sign in and leave comment if you’re coming so I can make reservations.  Fred Reese

CFPS $25 Gift Certificate: Roger M & Fred R

Sam's Club In Melbourne

Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station In Vero Beach

Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station In Vero Beach

Ice Cream Stop In Melbourne Beach

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