Hatton teams up with 'Bikefest 2010'

From Rally Raid Canada

DUNCAN, BC -- Don Hatton, Dakar Rally racer and owner of Duncan Motorsports, has joined forces with the Cowichan Exhibition as the new venue for the annual Ride for The Way and 'Bikefest 2010' fundraiser for Cowichan United Way.

The event, which launched in 2009, is sure to be a real crowd-pleaser for Cowichan Exhibition visitors, and if last year is anything to go by, should bring several hundred bikes and riders together all raising money to support those in need in the community.

The event is on Sunday, Sept. 12 and kicks off with a Pancake Breakfast from 8:00am to 9:30am. Then riders and passengers will take a scenic tour of the Cowichan Region, touring up through Crofton and Chemainus, to Cedar, through to Yellowpoint and then back down the highway to The Cowichan Exhibition Grounds for a BBQ lunch and plenty of time left over to enjoy all the attractions of the Cowichan Exhibition.

As well as an opportunity to meet Hatton and hear some of his daring exploits in The Dakar Rally, there will be vintage motorcycles and a Trials demonstration.

Participants are asked to pay $35 to take part in the Ride for The Way, which includes entrance to the Exhibition, pancake breakfast, event ride with Poker Run, and BBQ lunch.

Early registration is encouraged. In fact the first 100 people to pre-register will receive a free t-shirt to commemorate the event.

To register online go to http://cowichanunitedway.wordpress.com/bikefest-2010 or call Duncan Motorsports at 1-866-746-2453.