Come join us on a Windy City VROC / Borderline Cruisers ride. You'll meet some great people, share some interesting conversations, and really ride your bike.
If you can't make it to one already set up, go ahead and organize a ride of your own. Feel free to post your ride ideas, plans and / or events to the Windy City VROC YahooGroup. We will try to keep this page updated with the current upcoming rides.
Click here to go to the Event Submission Form...
- WCVROC / Borderline Cruisers supported or planned rides will be highlighted in bold letters along with ride coordinator and contact info...
- Page updated:
05/03/2008
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May 2008
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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Planner for 2008 that includes marketing ideas and earned media tools that you can use to support your Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month initiatives. The materials all carry the tagline, "Share the Road with Motorcycles" to remind drivers to be cognizant of motorcycle riders at all times including the busier riding season. This tagline is similar to that being used in many states and carries with it a recognizable message. The planner also includes information to remind motorcyclists that they must always follow the rules of the road, be alert to other drivers, and should always wear protective gear. The 2008 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Planner can be found on NHTSA’s Web site at http://www.nhtsa.gov/planners/ShareTheRoad2008/.
Visit the site today and do your share to help increase awareness of motorcycles on our roads!
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May 4th, 2008
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Top Cats - Illinois Group Riding and Safety Seminar (G.R.A.S.S.) - The next class is on Sunday, May 4th at 9 AM, at the Village Bar & Grill at 48 Raupp Blvd in Buffalo Grove. See Topcats.org for info.
It is a 3 hour classroom session that covers Group Riding Protocols, Two Up Riding, Accident Scene Management and the Top Cat Road Captain training module. The objective of the class is a safe ride, every time.
If you would like to attend, email Don "Numbersman" Schaffer and he will reserve a spot for you. There will be no charge unless you want to have a little continental breakfast ($8) or just coffee ($2).
After the class, the Top Cats are considering planning a short ride.
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May 4th, 2008
Cancelled by the village of Grayslake.
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Ironhorse Roundup Canceled
Austin's 4th Annual Ironhorse Roundup - This years Ironhorse Roundup is gonna be bigger and better than ever. This year Austin’s has decided to move The Roundup to the Lake County Fairgrounds (Rt 45 and 120 in Grayslake), 5 min. north of Austin’s. With this location, They are able to double the vendors as well as the entertainment. Last years event held 18,000 in attendance with Vince Neil headlining. This year they are planning on over 100 vendors, bike blessings, stunt and death defying acts, a bigger bike show including 5 different classes, a charity ride from Austin's to the fairgrounds, and bigger entertainment including Slaughter, Vince Neil, and a little surprise that they are not disclosing just yet.
Gates open at 10 AM and will run till 7PM. For more info on this event or to be a part of this event, please visit www.austinssaloon.com or call 847.549.1972.
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May 9th, 2008
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Motorcycle Accident Scene Management Course (refresher course) - Held at Lambs Farm in Libertyville.
See http://www.accidentscene.org for more info and http://www.accidentscene.org/schedule.htm#il for schedule and location information.
These are awesome classes that everyone should attend at least once...
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May 10th, 2008
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Motorcycle Accident Scene Management Course (advanced course) - Held at Lambs Farm in Libertyville.
See http://www.accidentscene.org for more info and http://www.accidentscene.org/schedule.htm#il for schedule and location information.
These are awesome classes that everyone should attend at least once...
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May 14th - 17th, 2008
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Vulcan Riders Forum (Delphi Group) Second Annual Spring Fling - The VRF Spring Fling is being held at Eureka Springs, AR.
For more info: http://www.vulcanforum.com/events.html
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May 15th - 18th, 2008
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SEVROC 2008 - South East VROC Reunion in Maggie Valley, NC.
Ride Coordinator: Jax
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May 17th, 2008
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The 1'st Annual Blackjack Ride - The Best Ride Illinois has to offer. This is the local version of the Deals Gap / Tail of the Dragon of the Midwest - Right Here in Northwest Illinois
Those that Rode Deals Gap / Also Known as the Dragon in Tenn. with the CLAIMED 318 curves in 11 miles Knows its slightly over-rated --- its actually hard to count more than 200 curves !!!!! Although It's a Great experience & nice bragging rights to say You have been there & done it. BUT if you live in the Midwest You can experience over 100 curves in less than 15 miles with unbelievable scenery on the great "BLACKJACK Road". We will then ride the Historical Stagecoach Trail in Northwest Illinois
All Riders Welcome
** We will have Lunch at Poopies in Savanna - Home of the ONE-POUND Burger, as well as other great food, Bike Service/Shop, Bike Parts, T-shirts, & Tattoo's.
The ride will start about in Winnebago IL (15 minutes West of Rockford) at Route 20 & Winnebago Rd (2 Gas Stations Mobil & Road Ranger) next to **Culvers & McDonalds ** (GPS coordinates: 42.280860, -89.241639) Click here for a Google Map.
After filling up on gas, the First stop will Be **LUNCH at POOPIES (1hr 20 minutes later). Gas Up IF You wish on the way to: BlackJack Road. We will be passing through the heart of Galena on the way to Stagecoach Trail !!!!
The whole Ride with Lunch will be about 6 hours from the Route 20 Gas Station Just West of Rockford & Back to the Same Gas Station on Route 20. Total miles to & from Gas Station's is less than 300 miles.
Starting time: 9:45 am - leaving the gas station's in Winnebago. Recommend you be at the gas station by 9:30 at the latest.
Ride coordinator: Ray - email4ray@aol.com
Rain Date: Sat. JUNE 7th
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May 17th, 2008
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Cruise-In for St Jude and Mooseheart - 4th Annual Mooseheart Blessing Of The Bikes - Benefits St. Jude Children's Cancer Research and Mooseheart Child City & School.
$15.00 per Bike/Rider, $10.00 additional passenger.
Registration 9:00 AM, Ride through Mooseheart's 1,000 acre campus. Blessing at noon. Hog Roast follows. Door prizes/raffles/more to come.
For info visit www.mooserider.com or PRINT THE FLYER
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May 18th, 2008
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May 24th, 2008
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Motorcycle Accident Scene Management Course (basic course) - Held at the Allstate facility in Northbrook.
See http://www.accidentscene.org for more info and http://www.accidentscene.org/schedule.htm#il for schedule and location information.
These are awesome classes that everyone should attend at least once...
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May 25th, 2008
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20th Annual Spring Valp-Fest. Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso IN.
Info: 800-800-6034; www.valpo-fest.com; www.paragonspromotion.com
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May 31st, 2008
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Great Lakes VROC 2nd Annual Fez Cookout in Columbia City, IN. See the GL VROC website for more information.
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June 1st, 2008
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8th Annual Wings Benefit Ride - The 90 mile ride will kick off at 11am. This ride begins and ends at Bootlegger's in Antioch, IL (25491 W. Old Grass Lake Road) and will include food, prize raffles, live music, and the chance to win $10,000!
All proceeds from this event will benefit the women and children that WINGS serves to end homelessness and domestic violence in Northwest Suburban Chicago one family at a time.
For more info, go to www.wingsbenefitride.com
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June 1st, 2008
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Walneck's Swap Meet. Dekalb County Fairgrounds, Sandwich. Info: 630-985-2097; www.walneckswap.com
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June 8th, 2008
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1st Annual Fisher House Run sponsored by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. The Fisher Houses provide temporary housing for family members of military vets undergoing medical treatment. The CVMA will be holding their 1st run to raise money for the Fisher House project being built at Hines VA in Maywood, IL.
This run will be on Sunday June 8th, beginning and ending at the Batavia VFW, Batavia, IL. Registration is from 0830 - 1030, with all bikes out by 1100. This is an open run of approx 100 miles - ride at your own pace. After the run, there will be a party at the Batavia VFW with food & drink, a band, raffles and more. ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION.
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June 8th, 2008
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Ruben's Run - 9 time Pro Bowl player, Former Chicago Bear and Buffalo Bill will host the 3rd Annual Chicagoland Ruben's Run benefit for The Salvation Army. Ride departs from Woodstock Harley Davidson and ends at Galt Airport, Greenwood, IL for an afternoon of fun.....people's choice bike & car show, tattoo contest, frozen tee shirt contest, ping pong ball drop, helicopter rides, music, food, raffles.........FUN. For more info, check out http://www.rubensrun.com/
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June 12-15, 2008
VROC Event
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June 12-14, 2008
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Sturgis Mississippi River Rally. Davenport, Iowa. Info: 309-799-7469; www.sturgisontheriver.com
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June 20th - 22nd, 2008
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Great Lakes VROC Rally - Join the VROC crew for a reunion held at the Walden Woods in Angola, IN.
Ride coordinator: Roseman
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June 21st, 2008
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Illinois Freedom Run - The ride starts in Joliet from the Chicagoland Speedway US 66. Line up starts at 8am with bikes departing at 10 am. The ride goes to Marseilles IL to the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial to honor our fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Following the ceremony there will be a Freedom Celebration in the town of Marseilles with food, refreshments, vendors and live music. THIS YEAR IT IS NOT FATHERS DAY
For more info, go to http://www.ilfreedomrun.org/
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June 22nd, 2008
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Walneck’s Swap Meet. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. Info: 630-985-2097; www.walneckswap.com
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June 26th - 29th, 2008
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4th Annual VN750 Mayberry Midsummer Madness - VN750 event held in Pilot Mountain, NC. Everyone welcome...
Ride coordinator: Uncle Gomer
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June 27 - 28, 2008
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Ride For A Cure. Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Info: www.ride4cure.com
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July 12th, 2008
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3rd Annual Burn Camp Ride. (Tent. date) H-D, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Info: www.fireandiron17.com
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July 12th, 2008
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July 13th, 2008
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MDA Ride For Life - This is a 100 mile scenic ride through the western suburbs of Chicagoland where you will be served a light brunch before you return to Wild Fire H-D for a HUGE party.
This ride benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association and is the only motorcycle ride in DuPage County that directly benefits MDA.
For more info, please click here.
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July 20, 2008
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Ride for Kids - New Location - Elgin Community College... Join thousands of other motorcyclists for a scenic ride through the rural countryside northwest of Chicago. You'll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. For more info, please check out their website...
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July 24th - 27th, 2008
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Vulcan Riders Forum (Delphi Group) Sixth Annual World Reunion - The VRF Reunion is being held this year at Deep Creek, MD.
For more info: http://www.vulcanforum.com/reunion2008.html
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July 27th, 2008
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Top Cats Ride for Dreams Charity Ride - This ride benefits the people who depend on the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA).
The ride will start and finish at the Volo Auto Museum in Volo Illinois. This is an excellent location that provides a wide variety of fun for all who attend. After a scenic ride through parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, you will return to Volo where we will have live music, food and vendors. Admission to the world famous Volo Auto museum is included in your registration fee.
See www.topcats.org for more info.
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July 27th, 2008
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American Legion Riders Post 489 2nd Annual Poker Run - Ride Starts at American Legion Post 489 located at 9054 Veterans Parkway (Route 34)in Yorkville, Illinois Rain or Shine. All vehicles welcome
Registration begins at 10:30 am. First Bike out at 11:30 am.
Tickets sold at door only $15.00 for driver $10.00 for passenger. Raffle prizes, Door prizes DJ and Food. Prizes for best Poker Hand. Ride to neighboring American Legion Posts. We support our local Veteran Organizations. Respectful Flag burning ceremony to follow. Come out and support our Veterans!
For more info, go to www.legionriders489.org
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August 3rd, 2008
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Ride For Kids. Fireman's Park, Middleton (Madison) Wisconsin.
Info: 800-253-6530; www.ride4kids.org
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August 4th - 10th, 2008
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Sturgis - Do we even need to post what Sturgis is???
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August 7th - 10th, 2008
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August 17th, 2008
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Walneck’s Swap Meet. McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock. Info: 630-985-2097; www.walneckswap.com
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August 17th, 2008
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F.A.S.T. Ride - The ride is one of the longest escorted rides in northern Illinois. The purpose of the F.A.S.T. Ride is to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which affects two out of every 150 babies born every day. The ride starts at Galway, Roosevelt Rd. and 294 in Elmhurst. Ride 80 miles to Morris for lunch, then another 80 miles back to Galway for a big buffet dinner, band, and raffles. ALL of the intersections are blocked so you only stop at the half way spot and at the end. You get all of this for $10.00 and if you pre register you even get a shirt.
Registration form should be on the web page soon. www.fastride.us
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August 20-24, 2008
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VN750 Gathering at Shawnee Bay Resort on Kentucky Lake.
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August 23-24, 2008
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AMRA Drag National. Union Grove Raceway, Wisconsin
Info: www.amraonline.com
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September 17th - 21st, 2008
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VROC World Reunion - Join the VROC crew for the 9th Annual VROC World Reunion held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Ride Coordinator: Moon
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September 20th, 2008
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20th Annual Fall Valp-Fest. Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso IN.
Info: 800-800-6034; www.valpo-fest.com; www.paragonspromotion.com
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October 5th, 2008
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Walneck's Swap Meet. Dekalb County Fairgrounds, Sandwich. Info: 630-985-2097; www.walneckswap.com
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November 16th, 2008
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McHenry Toys for Tots Ride - See www.mchenryhog.com for more info.
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November 16th, 2008
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Walneck’s Swap Meet. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. Info: 630-985-2097; www.walneckswap.com
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December 7th, 2008
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December 21st, 2008
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Walneck’s Swap Meet. Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles. Info: 630-985-2097; www.walneckswap.com
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