Following Bike Blessing - Countryside BBQ – Lake James Tour

Event date: 
Sat, 04/06/2024 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

 

Meet in Arcade Parking Lot next to Dealership

Meet at: Independence Harley-Davidson at the stage
Start Meeting at: 9:00 AM
KSU at: 9:15 AM
Estimated Total Mileage: 240 miles
Ride Classification: A

Immediately following the Blessing of the Bikes, Extended ride using some Interstate Highway to Gastonia, then mostly state and rural roads to Marion, NC. The ride is a great motorcycle route that will use six great sections of roads. Countryside BBQ is a really nice lunch spot serving an extensive menu. After lunch the ride tours around Lake James over to Morganton to pick up curvy Old NC 18 and 24/27 to Lincolnton. At Lincolnton we will take NC 73 to NC 16 and back into Charlotte

Please hit the thumbs up button on the HOG SCAN App or the RSVP on the website for a headcount for the restaurant

 

Event location:
2070 Rutherford Rd.
Marion NC 28752

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Independence Chapter #4539 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Independence Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Open
Road Captain