The Retreat: Lake Wateree w/ Mary

Event date: 
Sat, 08/12/2023 - 9:00am to 3:30pm

 

Meeting at: Independence H-D in arcade parking lot

Start meeting at 9:00am
Pre-meeting 9:15am
KSU 9:30am
Estimated Mileage: 140 miles (one-way)
Ride Classification: B

The ride will take 2+ hours to our destination. We will head down Hwy 521, then turn off onto some sweeping country roads towards Lake Wateree and cross over the lake several times before reaching our destination overlooking the lake.

Lunch will be at:
The Retreat in Ridgeway
83 Doe Run Ln, Ridgeway, SC. 29130

Lunch items are mostly between $9-$12 and are locally sourced. The menu changes every few weeks, but includes a variety of tastes, and dessert if desired. 

Returning on the same route back to Hwy 521 and will be passing I-485 exits. If you are needing assistance getting back home, let me know, and I can help with riders that are heading back to Matthews, or you can peel off when desired to your home elsewhere

Will make a secondary stop at QT Gas Station located at 9565 Charlotte Hwy., Indian Land, SC for riders that live closer to there and want to meet there
Pre-meeting at: 10:15am
KSU: 10:30am

Come with a full tank of gas, check your tire psi and dress appropriately and hit that thumbs up button on the app or RSVP on the website

Event location:
83 Doe Run Ln
Ridgeway SC 29130

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