Updates on 8/21/09 for Sunday's 10th Annual Nelson's Ride!

Updates - (8/2/09) for 8/23 10th Annual Nelson's Ride - www.MassMSF.org and www.NelsonsRide.org

1. ) Weather - As Vince's put out his weather forecast this past Monday night, most 'experts' are now agreeing with him - Sunday, August 23rd will be sunny, about 80 degrees. There may be some "wave action" - which will be great to watch from the ocean front Stage Fort Park, Gloucester host site of the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride.

As always - things can change. For the safety of all riders -
IF a decision is made to postpone the Ride 8/23 due to weather - it will be made about 7:30 a.m., Sunday morning - and posted on the web site - to August 30th. If in doubt Sunday morning - check the www.MassMSF.org and/or www.NelsonsRide.org web sites after 8:00 a.m.

Otherwise, the RIDE is ON !

Come ride with pride, in memory of Nelson Selig, and the too many riders we know who have killed and/or seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. Help raise awareness !

2. ) If you're volunteering to help out at the Event, whether it's Road Guarding or "staffing" our key areas, . . . watch for the North Shore Riders teams of traffic and parking directors' instructions where to park your bikes in the designated "Road Guard" and "Staff" areas.

All volunteers - please park your bikes and then sign in at the VOLUNTEER / STAFF booth, pick up your vests, and get a raffle ticket for special drawings for volunteers only prizes - $650 value - 1 day landscaping services by Scott Ringland's "Grounds Crew" of Methuen ! - or 2nd place prize - a Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Proxy by MMSF's attorney, Ride supporter and riders, Joseph S. Provanzano, in Peabody ! ($425 value).

Attendee - watch for traffic directions by the North Shore Riders, getting you in the Parking Lot and staging areas (PreRegistration and day of chutes), donations of $15 per person (kids free) to be collected by the Aces & Eights RC members, into the clutches where North Shore Women on Wheels members will obtain your signature on the liability waivers after you shut off your bike, and East Coast Biker Chick members will provide you with some flyers - including group riding instructions, ride route, schedule for the day's events, etc., and where the 'will call' pick up and products booths are - and where the rest rooms are located !

3. ) "Celebrity" guest appearance - and 11:15 Live Auction !

Ed Winterhalder - is coming in from Oklahoma to film local woman's motorcycle riding club who have volunteered for years helping at Nelson's Ride, for TV series pitch.

Ed is one of the world's leading authorities on motorcycle clubs and Harley Davidson biker lifestyle; his books are published in multiple languages and sold all over the world. Ed has appeared worldwide on television networks such as BRAVO TV, History Television, Global, History Channel and CBC and in addition to his literary endeavors, he is a consultant to the entertainment industry for TV, feature film and DVD projects that focus on the biker lifestyle.

His web site is www.BlockheadCity.com and his Blog is edwardwinterhalder.blogspot.com. Check these sites out ! Ed has a lot of credibility, a lot of time in clubs and in the saddle. He has earned the respect of those Clubs and mainstream media.

MMSF Live auction - to help raise funds - winner gets 15 minutes one-on-one with Ed - ask him anything and take pictures ! - Plus, personally autographed books and DVD's authored by him - one not available in the United States !

For our MMSF live and silent auctions - PLEASE 'register' at our Auctions booth - we'll take cash, checks, credit cards and IOU's ! (Note, no ATM's at Stage Fort Park - closest is near the Mobile Gas Station about 1/2 mile from the Park on Route 133). If your bike can't carry what you win - you'll be able to pick up your winning items next Thursday night at the Whittier Motel !

4. ) LAST CALL - Advance Ride Tickets at $10 and limited Event T-Shirts - designed by Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers .

"Will Call" (pick up your Orders at Stage Fort Park, Sunday, August 23rd), is still available for secure on-line credit card purchase but closes at 11:59 p.m, Friday night. "Last call" for advance orders !

Ride Tickets are available at these supporting locations

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

NOTICE - 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 !