September 2008 Newsletter of the

Grand Rapids Road Ryders

SW Michigan biking club … in association with the VRCC (Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club)

Yep !  we do enjoy our Valks …. But ALL bikes are welcome … come join the fun !!

 

As we start to wind up this years riding (crap), we still have a handful of riding events and adventures going on. Here is a recap of what is scheduled, please feel free to contact me at the below numbers, if you have any questions or comments. Most of these are being hosted by various chapters, and THEIR CONTACT INFO is included with each.

 

September 14th … hosted by SE Michigan Chapter

 

Hello Fellow VRCC Members,

 

As most of you know, we, the Southeast MI Chapter puts on our annual "Ride in the Hills" ride & BBQ.  Well, this year we're going all out with a catered Pig Roast Charity Event.  As always, there will be many nice door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and of course plenty of delicious food.  This year we are inviting everyone to join us, in hopes to collect enough money to make a local underprivileged family very happy this coming holiday season.

 

Attached, you will find a flyer in JPG (picture) format so not only you, but many others you know will have a great time at the event !!!.   So, if you wish, please copy the flyer and hand them out to the ones you know.

 

When:  September 14, 2008   Kickstands up at 11:00AM

Where:  Meet at the I-94 (westbound) Rest-Area, just 6 Miles West of I-275, between exits 187 & 190

             All Friends and family are welcome to meet us at the park if they can’t make the ride

                 Entrance to Hidden Lake Gardens is on M50 between Pentecost Hwy and Nortley Hwy west of Tipton, Michigan

 

Tickets must be purchased in advance by September 7th

TO PURCHASE TICKETS (or information) CONTACT:

FRANCINE VERDUCE

Phone: 734/675-6484

E-mail: fverduce@aol.com

 

We need you to order your tickets early to pay the caterer (before the 7th of September), so please do not delay. 

 

FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS ON TO ANYONE YOU WISH

Regards,

Tony Z.
VRCC # 8089
Chapter Leader
Southeast MI Chapter

 

 

September 20th … hosted by Capital Chapter

 

 Capital City Chapter

GREAT NEWS, RIDE TO BROOKLYN HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!

 

The "Ride To Brooklyn" has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 20th.  We will stage at the Meijer's in Mason at 11:00 a.m.  Take the Kipp Rd Exit off 127 at Mason.  Go east on Kipp Rd to Meijer's parking lot.  Kickstands up at 11:30.  This is a beautiful ride ending at a great restaurant at Clark Lake.  Hope to see you all there!!

 

--
Gary Swan
Chapter Leader, Capital City Chapter
Michigan Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club (VRCC)
Lansing, Michigan

 

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Also … the CBR (Covered Bridge Ride) … sponsored by the Indiana VRCC Chapters.  This is a 3-day (Sept 19, 20, 21) event down in central Indiana, they do a really nice job on this ride. Charlie & Linda Lane, along with Gary & Lori House will be riding to this event – we’ll be representing Michigan here. Still room for any body else who would like to join us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 27th … hosted by GR Road Ryders

(rain date of Sept 28th – same time and information)

Poker Ride & Extended Dinner Ride

We’ll be meeting up at Johnson Park in Grandville around 11-ish, kickstands up at NOON sharp. Come with a full gas tank and an empty bladder. We’ll be having a very scenic ride, with several stops along the way for drawing cards, stretching your legs, grabbing a snack or coffee … or just shooting the bull !  We will be finishing up about 3 pm for a great dinner, alongside some cool lake or scenic spot. There we will finish up the Poker Hands, probably sell some 50/50 tickets, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 4th & 5th … hosted by Tri City Chapter

 

HI EVERYONE,

It seems like summer has gone by so fast but believe it or not it is time to make plans and your reservations for the 2008 fall color tour in Traverse City. The date is Saturday, October 4th and Sunday October 5th.
We will be staying in a new hotel this year. The name is AmericInn of Traverse City, 1614 US-31 North, The phone #1-800-441-1903 or 1-231-938-0288 and make your reservations under VALKYRIE RIDERS CRUISE GROUP in order to get our discount of $69.00 per night which is two queen size beds. We have blocked 27 rooms. YOU MUST MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY SEPTEMBER 1st to guarantee a room and discounted price. Specific details regarding the ride will be coming later but I wanted to get hotel info to you now.

Joe (ridingdragon) Errante
Tri City Chapter leader
VRCC #19022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cya L8r ... my friends, STITCH  
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Grand Rapids Road Ryders
in association with the VRCC (Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club)
Gary House #2260 ( aka Stitch )
Grand Rapids, Michigan
ALL bikes are welcome, your camaraderie is what's important here !
website      http://journals.aol.com/stitchinman/grand-rapids-road-ryders/