CHICAGO, ILL (BIKER DAD)— Marine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother. It happened earlier this year in Chicago. That’s when three clubs visited the lemonade stand in honor of Marine Corporal Connor Lowry, who died in Afghanistan in March. “Just a great, great Marine who loved his country soContinue reading “Marine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother”
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Riders to honor Army vet, Harley Davidson master tech who died from COVID-19
MOBILE, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — Things just aren’t the same this week at Mobile Bay Harley Davidson. The team and its customers are missing someone dearly. A longtime service tech, one of the best, died from COVID-19. Danny Lowry wasn’t just a veteran master tech, he was also a veteran hero. That’s why several ofContinue reading “Riders to honor Army vet, Harley Davidson master tech who died from COVID-19”
Bikers ride for a murdered teen, demand change in missing children laws
CHAMPAIGN, IL (BIKER DAD)–Bikers ride for a murdered teen, demanding change to Illinois’ laws when it comes to missing children. 14-year-old Steven Butler III was found dead days after his father reported him missing. The state didn’t send out a missing child alert. The president of the Freedom Cruisers sent Biker Dad video of Steven’sContinue reading “Bikers ride for a murdered teen, demand change in missing children laws”
Police search for three motorcycles stolen during National Bikers Roundup
PERRY, Ga. (BIKER DAD)– Police are searching for three motorcycles stolen during National Bikers Roundup. Perry, Georgia Police posted about it on their Facebook page. Police say it happened at the Georgia National Fairgrounds during the National Bikers Roundup this past weekend. If anyone has any information regarding the incidents, please contact Detective Amanda WilsonContinue reading “Police search for three motorcycles stolen during National Bikers Roundup”
Here’s the latest from the 81st Sturgis Rally and all of your motorcycle news for August 12, 2021
81st Sturgis Rally headlines Governor rides through Black Hills, promotes state’s tourism Sturgis bikers and wine: Prairie Berry Winery a popular stop in the Black Hills ‘No One I Know Is Vaccinated’: Sturgis Rally Bikers Are Coming for America Highway Patrol Rally Tally through 6am Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 Watertown man died in motorcycle crash south of Sturgis Friday First Women’sContinue reading “Here’s the latest from the 81st Sturgis Rally and all of your motorcycle news for August 12, 2021”
Ohio bikers rode to honor fallen officers
YOUNGSTOWN, OH (BIKER DAD)–Ohio bikers rode to honor fallen officers. The Fallen Officers Memorial Run took place at Youngstown Harley Davidson. A huge line of bikes with an escort from the Youngstown Police motor patrol rolled out. You can see WKBN’s video of the event in the player above. The ride raises money for theContinue reading “Ohio bikers rode to honor fallen officers”
Wind therapy: Veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harley from Hogs for Heroes
ARPIN, Wis. (BIKER DAD)– A veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harly from Hogs for Heroes. Staff Sergeant Ashley Ferg is the 21st vet to get a bike through the Wisconsin program. She picked out her Harley in Army green, appropriate for her 16 years in the Army National Guard. Ferg wasn’t just aContinue reading “Wind therapy: Veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harley from Hogs for Heroes”
Health department claims 16 cases of COVID linked to Michigan motorcycle event
MUSKEGON, Mich. (BIKER DAD)– The health department claims 16 cases of COVID linked to Michigan motorcycle event. This as the national media is again trumpeting COVID “fears” at the start of Sturgis. Here’s the full press release from the state: “The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is working with local public healthContinue reading “Health department claims 16 cases of COVID linked to Michigan motorcycle event”
Sheriff: “Biker gangs” in Sturgis, law enforcement on alert
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD) — A South Dakota Sheriff says law enforcement is on alert for “biker gangs” in Sturgis. He’s talking about 1%er clubs like the Pagans and the Hells Angels. Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin told KEVN TV that the clubs don’t normally come to Sturgis with plans to cause trouble. ”I think oneContinue reading “Sheriff: “Biker gangs” in Sturgis, law enforcement on alert”
Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers
CLEVELAND, OH. (BIKER DAD)– Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers. The annual COPS RIDE drew a large crowd of bikers despite the less-than-perfect conditions. You can see the video from Fox 8 in the player above. The ride started at the local police officers memorial. Police escortedContinue reading “Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers”