More than 400 motorcycles are expected to participate in the 19th Annual HOG “Ride for Father Fred” on July 17 and 18. Sponsored by the Northern Chapter Harley Owners Group (HOG), activities kick off Saturday, July 17 with a 120 mile poker run ride thru scenic Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Benzie counties with registration from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Classic Motor Sports on U.S. 31, 3939 S. Blue Star Drive in Traverse City. The poker run ride is followed by a bike show in downtown Traverse City from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. featuring participating motorcycles parked along Front Street.
On Sunday, registration for those who want to participate in Sunday’s Ride can register 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. at Classic Motor Sports. A police-escorted processional of bikes will depart at 11:00 a.m. from Classic Motor Sports. The cycles drive north to Grand View Parkway, then east to Center Road heading up the Old Mission Peninsula. Leading the ride will be Father Iakovos Olechnowicz, current Chaplin at the Father Fred Foundation. Along the way, hundreds of people line the route, greet the bikers, honk horns and applaud their support.
Riders are asked to contribute $20 per person to participate in one or both days of activities. All proceeds go to support the work of the Father Fred Foundation. The event pays tribute to the work of Father Edwin Frederick, who created the Father Fred Foundation in 1989. In 2009, Father Fred served over 4,000 families distributing $2 million worth of food, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance. Funding is entirely dependent on the generosity of local communities, including special events with organizations like the local HOG chapter.
For more information on the HOG “Ride for Father Fred” visit the ride registration web site, rideforfatherfred.com, or contact Paul Jarboe at pjarboe@charter.net or (231) 922- 3452.
Could you guys sign me up for next years charity ride. I just moved here and can't make it this year but would love to do it next year.
Could I also sign up as a member of the HOG group up here?
Thank you,
Jerry Hays
northernblue67@aol.com
We will forward your request to the HOG chapter here in town. Thanks for visiting our web site.