Upcoming Events: Get Your Sticker, then Attend!

Reminder - motorcycle inspection stickers deadline is Sunday, May 31. Being stopped with an invalid, current sticker carries a $50 fine, is a surchargable offense increasing your insurance rates, and the vehicle is subject to tow.

There are less than 225 motorcycle inspection shops in Massachusetts, for over 180,000 registered motorcycles. Most are not open on Sundays, and/or close early on Saturday. To locate an inspection site near you - see this site, put in your town or zip code, click motorcycles, and search. Recommend you call the stations near you to find out their operating hours. http://massvehiclecheck.state.ma.us/find_inspection_station.html

Events . . .

Sunday, May 31, noon - 4, "Motorcycle Vintage Day," Sisson's Diner, Route 28, South Middleboro, MA. All motorcycles, 1979 and earlier are welcomed for display. Free admission. The Event is sponsored by the Tumbleweed M/C, the Yankee Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, with special thanks to Dave Perewitz and Cape Cod Choppers, and supported by the Southeastern MA Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.SEMMSF.org). Come out and see these special, neat bikes and good people.

Essex County area - Tuesday night rides, Star Touring, Chapter 240, leaving from the Honey Dew Donut Shop, Route 1 in Salisbury - see www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer

The first and third Saturday nights each month, Aces and Eights RC Open Houses, Essex. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more information - next open house, Saturday, June 6th - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 2009, Fire and Iron Chapter 777 (Metro Boston) "Memorial Ride" for Mike DiCarlo, from Tequila's, Route 1 South, Danvers. See www.MMSF.org for more information and flyer

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Xtreme Rider's 10th Annual "Andrew's Helping Hands" Ride, Framingham to Leominster, see http://www.xtremeriders.com/ for more information and flyers . . . advance tickets can now be purchased on the www.MassMSF.org web site.

Friday night, June 12, North Shore Riders FREE BBQ - at Cycles 128, Beverly. See www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer

Sunday, June 28, "Help Greg Finish the Ride" event, Seekonk to Taunton, sponsored by the SEMMSF. See www.SEMMSF.org for more info, flyer, and to purchase advance tickets, including its pig roast !

Update on the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride" - . . . Stage Fort Park is the likely site of the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride." The Agreement has been signed with the MMSF and the DPW of Gloucester, for Sunday, August 23 (and 8/30 as its rain date). We have additional meetings with other City departments the week of June 8 to finalize details. The Ride Route is being sent to local Police Chiefs for their review and recommendations.

See the winning t-shirt and logo design, by Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers, longtime Nelsons' Ride riders, now posted on www.MassMSF.org.

Check out www.SEMMSF.org for more Southeastern MA Survivor Fund upcoming Events and
Check out www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org for Blackstone Valley Survivor Fund upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally, Washington, DC - Sunday, May 24.

Several MMSF members and supporters are heading down to this Event, via Gettysburg, Tom Jefferson's and James Madison houses in VA, some lobbying in DC, and supporting Veteran's and other citizen's concerned about our Missing in Action and Prisoner of War military service people, still unaccounted for.

If you can't make this Rally, . . . on Memorial Day, consider saying a prayer for those MIA's and POW's, and their families, and give a 'thank you salute' to all veterans for their service.

For more information about Rolling Thunder 1st Amendment Demonstration Run see www.rollingthundermotorcyclerally.com.

Motorcycle Inspection "Sticca Nights," open houses - next week, . . . why waste your time in lines Saturday or Sunday for your motorcycle sticker before the May 31st deadline when you could be riding on the weekends !

Wednesday night, May 27, 5-8 p.m., Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Rotary, Newburyport. See www.seacoastcycle.com.

Thursday night, May 28, 5-8 p.m., Cycles 128 !, Brimbal Ave., Beverly, . . . see www.cycles128.com.

Both locations will have snacks while you wait and updates on the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23rd !

There's been some changes you'll want to know about with this year's stickers - for a story on it, see the opening page at www.BostonBiker.com - scroll down for Stewy's Custom Cycles story.

Upcoming Events . . .

Tuesday night rides, Star Touring, Chapter 240, leaving from the Honey Dew Donut Shop, Route 1 in Salisbury - see www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer.

The first and third Saturday nights each month, Aces and Eights RC Open Houses, Essex. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more information.

Saturday, June 6, 2009, Fire and Iron Chapter 777 (Metro Boston) "Memorial Ride" for Mike DiCarlo, from Tequila's, Route 1 South, Danvers. See www.MMSF.org for more information and flyer.

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Xtreme Rider's 10th Annual "Andrew's Helping Hands" Ride, Framingham to Leominster, see http://www.xtremeriders.com/ for more information and flyers . . . advance tickets soon to be available on our www.MassMSF.org web site.

Friday night, June 12, North Shore Riders FREE BBQ - at Cycles 128, Beverly. See www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer.

Update on the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride . . . An Agreement has been signed with the MMSF and the DPW of Gloucester, for use of the Stage Fort Park on Route 127 as the host site for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23 (and 8/30 as its rain date). Some other City departments need to 'sign off' on it but its looking good.

Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers have used their combined talents, winning our logo design contest, and finishing touches are being put on that design and will be released soon. We thank them for their long time support of "Nelson's Ride" and the MMSF mission of "Riders helping Riders." See the logo at www.massmsf.org/nelsonpages/nelsonsride-main.html.

Check out www.SEMMSF.org for Southeastern MA Survivor Fund upcoming Events.

Check out www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org for Blackstone Valley Survivor Fund upcoming Events

Great Turnout Last Weekend - See you On Mother's Day!

Thanks to the more than 200 riders and friends who attended last week's Aces and Eights RC "Eddy Hopkins Memorial Ride" in Essex. Your support was awesome !

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Saturday night, May 9th - pre-Mother's Day Dinner, honoring long time rider and pioneer, Peg Blais, 83, of Danvers.

Peg has recovered from her October 2008 accident and your donations helped with some of her uncovered medical expenses. Bring your mother or partner, beat the Sunday crowds. Casual dress, leather expected ! $40 a person includes snacks, full dinner, a rose for your special lady, some "roasting" by the Mama's, live band and dancing in the Barn at the Village Green, on Route 1, Danvers, MA . . RSVP please - limited seating.

For tickets and more info, see www.MassMSF.org
For Event flyer, see http://massmsf.org/PDF/2009%20-%20PegBlaisflyer.pdf

Thanks - PC

Thanks for last weekend...see you THIS weekend! (Upcoming Events)

TONS of thanks to the more than 300 riders and friends who came out last weekend for "Bill's Ride" at the Gateway in Lawrence and "Nick's Ride" at the Moose in Marlboro.

The families of Bill Leach and Nick Butler were overwhelmed with our riding community's support honoring them. "Riders helping Riders."
Pictures of both Events can be viewed on www.MassMSF.org.

On Sunday, April 26, the "Eddy Hopkins Memorial Run," by the Aces and Eights Riding Club, proud supporters of the MMSF and longtime helpers at Nelson's Ride, will staging at Woodman's in Essex. Pull out at 11:00 a.m. SHARP ! The Ride is FREE and a $20 party donation after the Ride. For more info, see www.acesandeightsrc.com.

"Riders helping Riders" - Come out Sunday to Essex and see our new "MMSF Mobile Events Van," promoting the MMSF and motorcycle safety and awareness - purchased with your raffle ticket donations - find out how your can get your club or business logo on it ! ! ! ! $500 for 2' x 2' space for a year. Special deals for nonprofits and supporting riding clubs to raise money to pay for YOUR logo on the MMSF Mobile Events Van. See pictures from Bill's & Nick's Ride on www.MassMSF.org. GREAT pin-striping and graphic done by Capt' Ken of Concept Signs in Beverly !

Coming Saturday night, May 9th - "Biker Mama's (pre) Mother's Day Dinner," honoring and roasting Peggy Blais of Danvers, as she's recovered from her October motorcycle accident. Your donations helped with some of her medical expenses and she thanks YOU ! At the Village Green Pub, Route 1, Danvers. Limited seating, beat the rush of Mother's Day ! Wear your leather, bring your Mama (or partner or both).
$40 per person includes dinner buffet, a rose, and entry into the regular Village Green dance party ($7 value). Cocktail hour (6-7) Dinner and Roast 7-9) Dance (9 to midnight). Advance purchase required due to limited seating of 80 persons. Flyer and tickets now on www.MassMSF.org !

Watch also for Thursday Night Open Houses at area inspection stations. Why waste any time on the weekends when you could be riding !
Cycles 128 ! - long time Nelson's Ride sponsor, is booked for Thursday night, May 28th.
If you want to co-host an Open House with the MMSF, contact us at contact@MassMSF.org

MMSF Start 240 Riders - long time Nelson's Ride supporters and helpers, will be starting their Tuesday night rides, May 5, from G & G Cycles, Route 1 Salisbury. Rides are open to all. For more info/flyer - see http://www.star240.com/docs/2009TuesdayNightRides.jpg

If your Club would like the MMSF to co-sponsor one of our Events or have our help in supporting yours, contact us at contact@MassMSF.org and let's create a win-win situation.

Check out these and other upcoming MMSF supported Events at www.MassMSF.org

Big Weekend of Events - April 18th/19th, 2009

"Riders helping Riders" - Come out to this weekend's Rides and see our new "MMSF Mobile Events Van," promoting the MMSF and motorcycle safety and awareness - purchased with your raffle ticket donations - find out how your can get your club or business logo on it ! ! ! ! GREAT pin-striping and graphic done by Capt' Ken of Concept Signs in Beverly !

Saturday, April 18, "Bill's Ride," an AMA sanctioned Event, in memory of Bill Leach, Jr., of Methuen, staging at the Gateway Pub, Lawrence, 9:30 a.m., ride leaves at noon sharp. Live music by Acoustic Outrage! Pay-as-you-eat food, raffles, limited amount of patches and t-shirts.

See www.MassMSF.org for more info, flyers, location directions, . . .

Sunday, April 19, "Nick's Ride," an AMA sanctioned Event, in memory of Nick "Dino" Butler, of Clinton, staging at the Moose Lodge, Marlboro. Co-sponsored by the MMSF, SEMMSF, BVMSF, Xtreme Riders, Star Touring, Chapters 239, 291 and 449, and BostonBiker.com. Live music by Fingercuff. (Nick played drums in this band). Pay-as-you-eat food, raffles, limited amount of patches and t-shirts.

See www.MassMSF.org for more info, flyers, location directions, . . .

Sunday, April 26, "Eddy Hopkins Memorial Run," by the Aces and Eights Riding Club, proud supporters of the MMSF and longtime helpers at Nelson's Ride, staging at Woodman's in Essex, pull out at 11:00 a.m., $20 party donation after the Ride. For more info, see www.acesandeightsrc.com

Coming Saturday night, May 9th - "Biker Mama's (pre) Mother's Day Dinner," honoring and roasting Peggy Blais of Danvers, as she's recovered from her October motorcycle accident. Your donations helped with some of her medical expenses ! At the Village Green Pub, Route 1, Danvers. Limited seating, beat the rush of Mother's Day ! Bring your leather, your Mama (or partner or both). $40 per person includes dinner buffet, a rose, and entry into the regular Village Green dance party ($7 value). Cocktail hour (6-7) Dinner and Roast 7-9) Dance (9 to midnight). Advance purchase required due to limited seating of 80 persons. Flyer and tickets now on www.MassMSF.org !

Watch also for Thursday Night Open Houses at area inspection stations. Cycles 128 ! - long time Nelson's Ride sponsor, is booked for Thursday night, May 28th. If you want to co-host an Open House with the MMSF, contact us at contact@MassMSF.org

MMSF Start 240 Riders - long time Nelson's Ride supporters and helpers, will be starting their Tuesday night rides, May 5, from G & G Cycles, Route 1 Salisbury. Rides are open to all. For more info/flyer - see http://www.star240.com/docs/2009TuesdayNightRides.jpg

If your Club would like the MMSF to co-sponsor one of our Events or have our help in supporting yours, contact us at contact@MassMSF.org and let's create a win-win situation.

Check out these and other upcoming MMSF supported Events at www.MassMSF.org

6/12 - North Shore Riders BBQ (click for flyer), Beverly
7/26 - "Friends of Marty" - Lawrence
8/2 - "Brian's Ride" - (supporting the SEMMSF - see www.SEMMSF.org ) - Raynham
8/22 - Tourin' The Valley Motorcycle Ride (supporting the BVMMSF)
8/23 - "Nelson's Ride" - Location to be determined
9/13 - "Chic's Ride" - (supporting the BVMMSF) - Auburn

Upcoming MMSF sponsored events

Saturday, April 18, "Bill's Ride," an AMA sanctioned Event, in memory of Bill Leach, Jr., of Methuen, staging at the Gateway Pub, Lawrence, 9:30 a.m., ride leaves at noon sharp. Live music by Acoustic Outrage! Pay-as-you-eat food, raffles, limited amount of patches and t-shirts.

See www.MassMSF.org for more info, flyers, location directions, . . .

Sunday, April 19, "Nick's Ride," an AMA sanctioned Event, in memory of Nick "Dino" Butler, of Clinton, staging at the Moose Lodge, Marlboro. Co-sponsored by the MMSF, SEMMSF, BVMSF, Xtreme Riders, Star Touring, Chapters 239, 291 and 449, and BostonBiker.com. Live music by Fingercuff. (Nick played drums in this band). Pay-as-you-eat food, raffles, limited amount of patches and t-shirts.

Sunday, April 26, "Eddy Hopkins Memorial Run," by the Aces and Eights Riding Club, staging at Woodman's in Essex, pull out at 11:00 a.m., $20 party donation after the Ride. For more info, see www.acesandeightsrc.com

Coming Saturday night, May 9th - "Biker Mama's (pre) Mother's Day Dinner," honoring and roasting Peggy Blais of Danvers, as she's recovered from her October motorcycle accident. Your donations helped with some of her medical expenses ! At the Village Green Pub, Route 1, Danvers. Limited seating, beat the rush of Mother's Day ! Bring your leather, your Mama (or partner or both). $40 per person includes dinner buffet, a rose, and entry into the regular Village Green dance party ($7 value). Cocktail hour (6-7) Dinner and Roast 7-9) Dance (9 to midnight). Advance purchase required due to limited seating of 80 persons. RSVP now contact@MassMSF.org if interested and we'll have the poster/flyer and tickets available via secure credit card 'click & pledge' on line shortly!

Watch also for Thursday Night Open Houses at area inspection stations. Cycles 128 ! - long time Nelson's Ride sponsor, is booked for Thursday night, May 28th. If you want to co-host an Open House with the MMSF, contact us at contact@MassMSF.org.

MMSF Start 240 Riders - long time Nelson's Ride supporters and helpers, will be starting their Tuesday night rides, May 5, from G & G Cycles, Route 1 Salisbury. Rides are open to all. For more info/flyer - see http://www.star240.com/docs/2009TuesdayNightRides.jpg

If your Club would like the MMSF to co-sponsor one of our Events or have our help in supporting yours, contact us at contact@MassMSF.org and let's create a win-win situation.

Check out these and other upcoming MMSF supported Events at www.MassMSF.org

Ride safe, Ride smart
PC

Upcoming MMSF Events: this Saturday and beyond!

MMSF and SEMMSF supported events happening this Saturday night, March 21, 2009 !

Essex County, Aces and Eights RC Open Club House party, 7 - 11 p.m., Essex, MA. For directions and more information, see http://acesandeightsrc.com/

Plymouth area, Manomet Mystery Riders Cabin Fever Party, 7 - midnight, $15 includes pot luck dinner, raffle, live music, good times. For directions and more info, see http://semmsf.org/upcomingevents.html

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The following Saturday,March 28,
the Veteran's Brotherhood Veteran's MC are having their Cabin Fever Party in Bridgewater,
6 - midnight, dinner from 7-8, $15 per person. For directions and more info, see http://semmsf.org/upcomingevents.html

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For upcoming April MMSF supported Events, flyers and info,
in Lawrence, Marlboro and Essex, see www.MassMSF.org

April 18, 2009, "Bill's Ride," from the Gateway Pub in Lawrence
April 19, 2009, "Nick's Ride," from the Moose Lodge in Marlboro
April 26, 2009, "Aces & Eights Eddy Hopkins Memorial Ride," from Woodman's in Essex
(see http://acesandeightsrc.com/ - soon to be posted on www.MassMSF.org site)

For 3rd annual Brian's Ride, on August 2, see www.BriansRideFriends.org and www.SEMMSF.org - advance tickets are now available.

Watch for coming information on the 10th annual Nelson's Ride - coming soon !