After three days and 1300+ km in the pouring rain .. and a very dirty bike .. I got to take some time and relax and enjoy the festivities at this year's Bikers' Reunion.Starting out as a small barbeque and a cancer fund-raiser in 1999, the event has grown to unbelievable proportions.
In 2008 more than 4000 bikers registered and the 120 km Freedom Ride was more than 10 miles long.
This year, the unofficial number of registered bikers was about 6800 which means that the Freedom Ride was longer than 10 miles of double-wide bikes ... with an unofficial $100,000 being raised for cancer research and equipment. Every intersection was blocked off for 70 miles, including Highway 11, by firefighters, civilian volunteers and police. All 6000+ bikers made a stop at the Temiskaming Hospital to give roses and care packages to all the patients and nursing staff.
The Bikers' Reunion's enormous success can be attributed to the community's willingness to pull together and the constant efforts of more than 500 volunteers - many of whom work on the Reunion all year long.
More pics to follow ... ACTUALLY .. THE "MORE TO FOLLOW PICS" ... ARE NOW BEFORE THIS ARTICLE ...
I guess eventually I will get the hang of doing consecutive postings ...
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