Between the Handlebars: Upcoming Events!

Adding a fourth photo today from last weekends bike show that I came across in Richmond, VA. Liked the look of this Gold Wing; often they are customized a great deal. I got the pleasure a couple of years ago of taking a somewhat extended ride on a Wing (buddy had gotten injured in a crash, got the bike repaired and I rode it back when it was fixed due to his broken leg). Amazing and interesting motorcycles for sure; one of the new classic bikes, and one of the great touring motorcycles. On a Gold Wing you can haul just about anything you would need on a road trip. On Saturday, August 28 at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC there will be a free Gold Wing show. I will be making a stop there on Saturday, and am looking forward to it...so if you liked this photo, be sure to look for some more coming up.

....Planning to do some riding this weekend, and one of the places I hope to be riding to is Charlotte Harley-Davidson which is holding its "Red, White and Brew" event from 9-5 on Saturday August 28 (same day as the above). Will be bands, food, and a bike show (and we love bike shows!). Event is from 9-5 and the dealership is at 9205 E. Independence Blvd in Charlotte, NC.

.....Another event of note is the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run. This event will be from September 10-26; will be a group of very classic (around 1915) motorcycles racing from Kitty Hawk, NC to California. They will be making a stop "around 4:30-6:30 (remember these are VERY old bikes) at Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson in Concord, NC...and my plan is to be there for that! You can find out more about the "race" at Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson web site; the event is featured on the main page!

.....Not a motorcycle event, but do want to put in a plug for the Winston-Salem Air Show on September 11-12. Air shows are fantastic events, and there is a lot to see there. Many planes will be flying, including a Russian Mig-21. They have a great line up this year, and yes...there will be motorcycles there. The following weekend at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA there will be another air show; the Virginia show will feature "The Blue Angels"...and they are well worth a ride!

.....Finally as fall cranks up, there will be a great many events of note coming to the local area(s) and some great rides. Not just the last blast(s) before winter, but also the best riding of the year and to follow fall is the "blast" of winter. Things tend to ramp up then motorcycle wise, and I will give you a heads up on some great events. Until then, ride safe!