Ride to Remember returns in June

From Whistlestop Productions

Dave Hatch, host of TSN’s Motorcycle Experience, says everything is now set to go for the re-launch this summer of the popular Ride to Remember motorcycle rally in Eastern Ontario.

The annual fundraising event for Camp Trillium celebrates all things on two wheels and, along with the support of the Hallowell Firefighters, has donated over $80,000 dollars to Camp Trillium. This year, the Ride to Remember will touch down for one day only at the Picton Airport, on Saturday June 6.

Hatch noted that the event had been in hiatus for a couple of years after the Ride For Sight motorcycle rally set up camp in Trenton two years ago.

“The Hallowell Firefighters felt that there was no way we could compete with a national fundraising machine like the Ride For Sight when it moved into the neighborhood,” Hatch said, “so we decided to take a break. But now that the Ride For Sight has moved back up to its original site in Collingwood, that pretty much opened the door for us to kick start the Ride To Remember.”

Thanks to the generosity of the owners of Loch Sloy Holdings, local bikers will enjoy Factory Demo Rides provided by Suzuki, Honda, BMW and Harley-Davidson starting from the rally’s original host site at the historic Picton Airport. Once again the manufacturers will be inviting licensed motorcycle riders to sample their new motorcycle lineups on a scenic trip through Prince Edward County.

In keeping with the firefighters' wishes for the Ride to Remember to remain a family oriented happening, this year they’ve added some exciting new features like the Buell Stunt Riding Show. There will also be a Massive Silent Auction that boasts some of the best motorcycle bargains in Ontario, and while the bikers check out the deals, they will also be able to enjoy live music on site all day.

Many local motorcycle dealers will be on hand, displaying the very latest in riding gear and accessories, and a couple of local farm equipment vendors have promised to bring along their spectacular line-up of 2009 ATVs. Back by popular demand is the Yamaha Riding Academy, a popular mini bike training area for children aged six to 12. The folks from Yamaha provide the instructors, bikes, all the riding gear, and no experience is required.

This year the ride will remember Maxime Mercier. For more information visit www.ridetoremember.ca.