1. ) Above is a picture of the hand-painted, one of a kind, blade saw donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich, that will be in the auction at Nelson's Ride. Joanne's last donation brought in over $800 (thanks Angus - Choate Bridge Pub !)
2. ) Thursday night we met with Gloucester officials, and did the final 'walk-through,' . . . and all systems are GO ! The City of Gloucester and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce have been great to work with and they look forward to welcoming Riders to their community, Sunday, August 23rd ! Next Volunteer's meeting is Thursday, August 20th - at the Ipswich VFW at 7pm. Thanks to the WOW, North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, New England Riders Association, Star Riders, Felicia Selig, and independents who came out tonight, to pre-Ride the Ride !
3. ) NEED - Several people who don't ride have expressed their desire to ride the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride. Those of us who have rode the Ride know, . . . the experience of it. The Ride, the spectators along the Ride Route cheering us on - getting exposure for motorcycle safety and awareness - that HAS REDUCED accidents in Essex County - while we honor Nelson Selig and others who have passed. If you are comfortable riding a passenger, . . . have an extra helmet - and can 'make a wish of another come true - we NEED you !. We'll be 'auctioning off' these people before the Ride leaves at NOON sharp on August 23rd. Bid $10 or more - and let these 'civilians' experience all of what Nelson's Ride is.
4. ) Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person; the limited 10th Annual Event T-shirts ($10 in advance - over 250 sold already - thank YOU !)' MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and our 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up), are available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org
Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
