2010 Eastside HOG Activities

(Updated 2/28/2010)

Activities Event Calendar

• Event Calendar (Requires Adobe Reader)

Upcoming Planned Events

• 3/6 (Sa) - HOG Bowling Party, 6:00 PM. Tech City Bowl. Contact Sharon Ortiz for further information

• 3/7 (Su) - LOH meeting, 10:00 AM. Panera Breads, Redmond.

• 3/13 (Sa) - CPR/First Aid Class. Robinswood School, Bellevue. Watch your email for details.

• 3/27 (Sa) - Chapter Meeting, 9:00 AM, ESHD.

• 3/28 (Su) - Bunny Run., 8:00 AM, ESHD. Group will join up with Great Northwest HOG at Seattle Harley then travel on with them to the Housing Hope shelter. Bunnies for the kids and-or cash is greatly appreciated. Larger packages can be dropped off at the Cycle Barn. Check www.gnw-hog.com for future info.

Future Events

• May 29 - 31:  Memorial Day B.C. Ride. This will be an extended two night exploration into the Great White. Ride will head to Horeshoe Bay, Whistler, and Vancouver. Highlights will include crossing the "Steelworkers Memorial Bridge," a visit to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center, West Coast Railway Heritage Park, possibly the BC Museum of Mining, Trev Deeley's Motorcycle Collection, and Stanley Park. Expect a few great meals (Da Dutch pancakes) and some Coast Mountain scenery.
   
  This ride will require some planning. You will need Documents to be able to cross into Canada and return. Canada does not allow firearms, felons (DUI convictions included). You need to check with your Insurance to be sure you are covered in BC. (free endorsement cards are usually available).
   
  Motel pricing isn't set yet but a Best Western Rewards Card (Harley Riders) is a good idea.
   
  Your Credit Cards and Debit Cards will be charged an extra 4%. Cash can be obtained in the states, and some local banks do have ATM's that will work in Canada with no charges (Bank of America and Scotia Bank)
   
  4 bikes interested so far. Please contact Dave Bernoudy if you are interested, This should be real fun.

   

• June 11 - 27: Key West Ride. This is a fly and ride that will begin in Key West, FL, travel up and along the Gulf of Mexico into Texas then north through Sante Fe, the Grand Tetons and Glacier Park, MT before turning west home. Besides the Grand Tetons and Glacier Park we plan to see the Everglades, New Orleans, the Alamo and San Antonio, Big Bend National Park in Texas, Four corners and lots more! Expect to clock in about 5500 miles averaging about 350 miles/day. We will be on the road every day. Ride is going to be more enjoyable for experienced riders that are comfortable traveling at speeds in excess of 80mph, in a group, and enjoy pushing their limits. I would recommend the rider have a minimum of 20K miles of riding experience. Riders must follow the rules set by the lead Road Captain without exception. This is for everyone's safety. There are 2 slots left and couples encouraged! More to come.

Don't forget to register for these upcoming HOG rallies and ESHOG rides:

• July 9 - 11: Western Regional HOG Rally - Victoria B.C. Contact Alan Steiner.

• Aug 20 - 23: Washington State HOG Rally - Vancouver, WA. Contact Jan Still.

• Aug 24 - 27: Oregon State HOG Rally - Pendleton, OR. Contact Dave Jones.

• Sep 2 - 5: Idaho State HOG Rally - Coeur d'Alene, ID. Contact Grant Ringel.

Local Activities

• Quarterly: Roadside clean up. This is a quarterly get together to pick up trash between milepost 31 and 32 on I-90 in North Bend. We meet at 9:00AM at the Safeway parking lot in North Bend off Exit 31.

Roadside Assistance Program

Many of you have asked about the Roadside Assistance program that has been brought up in our meetings. This program is available at additional cost to your Full or Associate membership through HOG. There are three different packages to choose from depending on your desired coverage. For additional details go to the HOG website and look at the Roadside Assistance Program.

National Park Pass Info

If you are interested in obtaining a National Park Pass there are a few options depending on your age and disability status. For those under the age of 62 and do not have any disabilities the annual cost is $80. The pass is valid for up to three additional adults in a non-commercial vehicle at per person fee areas. Children under 16 are admitted free. Passes can be purchased at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK-USGS, Ext. 1 or by visiting http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

For qualified Seniors the cost is $10 and for those with permanent disabilities the pass is free. Both the Senior and Disability passes must be obtained at the park entrance along with proof of age or your disability. These cannot be ordered by phone or online.

Further information and details can be found at https://pwrcms.nps.gov/pwr/fees_passes.htm.