VA Hospital - Patriot Ride

We will be riding up to the Dayton VA hospital to pay tribute and honor some great Americans who have served our country in various theaters of war.

The day will begin with a 45 minute ride up I-75 to the Dayton VA hospital.
We will prepare, cook, serve and spend some time conversing with the Vets. We'll also not only thank them for serving but to borrow a paraphrased line from DoD:

“TO THANK THEM ON BEHALF OF FREEDOM LOVING HARLEY RIDERS AND A GRATEFUL FREE NATION, AND WE PRESENT THESE SHIRTS AS A SYMBOL OF OUR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR HONORABLE AND FAITHFUL SERVICE."

After lunch we'll take a leisurely ride stopping at a Dairy Queen along the way and plan to arrive back at the dealership by 3:30 PM.
Plenty of time remaining to join the family cookout later in the day.
When you see the smiles on the patients faces is something you won’t forget. They are very appreciative of the fact that we come by to visit and talk with them as many don’t have family that come visit. Surely you can sacrifice a small part of your weekend to say "thank you" to those who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. If you'd like to take 4 wheels, you're more than welcomed.

This is a Rain or Shine event. PLEASE CLICK THE EVENT SIGN-UP ON THE CALENDAR IF YOU THINK YOU'LL BE ATTENDING.

Staging Time: 9:30AM

Kick Stands Up: 10:00AM

Staging Area: BP Station on Columbia

End time: 3:30PM

ROAD CONDITIONS: The roads are in good to excellent shape. Some interstate, mostly US/state highway.

Costs: Fuel and ice cream

Miles: Approximately 72 miles

Breaks/Stops:     Dayton VA Hospital                     Dairy Queen
                           4100 West 3rd Street                 490 Central Ave
                           Dayton, OH 45428                     Carlisle, OH 45005

Kickstands Down: Upon our return to Powder Keg

Lead: Frank Fuller Sweep: John Wright  Group @ TBA

Email: [email protected]

Ride Duration: Miles: 72 Miles, Time: 8 Hrs