2010 Chapter Meeting Dates
January 7	February 4	March 4	April 1	May 6	June 3
July 1	August 5	September 2	October 7	November 4	December 2

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Rides leave PROMPTLY at the time designated. Please plan to arrive early to sign in.

This is a family-oriented riding group.

Absolutely no alcoholic beverages while on a club run: any kind, any time, anyone.

Please be aware of the applicable restrictions BEFORE you come to a ride.

• [C] Closed events are events open to Bridgeport HOG Chapter members and one guest per member.

• [M] Member events are events open to HOG members only.

• [O] Open events are events open to HOG members and other guests as desired.

• NOTE: every member bringing a guest is responsible for having that guest sign a waiver. Even members of National HOG and other local HOG Chapters, must sign our waiver if they are NOT Bridgeport Chapter members. Waivers are available in the HOG box by the front door of Bridgeport Harley-Davidson.

ALL Chapter Rides are CLOSED Events

Please arrive for every ride with a FULL tank and an EMPTY bladder.

Poker Run: each year we sponsor an annual Poker Run to raise money for our adopted charity: The Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. Thanks to our sponsors and generous riders we were able to raise more than $3,000 in 2006. Follow the links for more information.

Polar Bears: NOT a HOG sanctioned ride, but several of our members enjoy these winter rides. This is an AMA Grand Tour. All are welcome. We meet at the Dunkin' Donuts nearest Bridgeport Harley-Davidson. You can read Chris' Polar Bear story in our Stories section. He also started a Polar Bear Blog at his company website: www.influentialcom.com/polar_bear_blog.htm. If you would like to join us, check out the blog. There you will find directions to get on the e-mail list for departure time notifications.

 

Ride Calendar Key 

• Rides That The Chapter Are Planning And Executing Are In Bold Lettering.

• Chapter overnight rides are defined as: (overnight)

• Helmets needed defined as: (helmets required)  Helmets are required for out-of-state rides. PLEASE be sure to check whether you and/or your passenger needs a helmet. (For example, Rhode Island requires helmets for passengers only.) On most rides we'll stop at the border to put them on.

• Rides in italics are listed as “FYI”, which stands for “For Your Information” only

• The letters (TBA) mean that the time is “To Be Announced

 

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JANUARY

1/23: Javit's International Motorcycle Show-LEAVE at 8 am SHARP

 

FEBRUARY

Thur 2/4:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m. Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

2/7:  Family Bowling Breakfast - Nutmeg Lanes 10am.  Only $15 per person gets you 3 games, shoe rental and breakfast (3 eggs, potatoes, toast, coffee, juice (bring your own bowling shoes and pay only $10!!!)

Fri 2/12:  LOH dinner (TBA)

Sat 2/27: Possible Family Laser Tag / Pot Luck (TBA)

2/27- 3/7: [FYI-Florida Bike Week] 

 

MARCH

3/1- 3/7: [Daytona Bike Week- FYI]

Thur 3/4:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m. Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

3/7:  FAMILY BOWLING BREAKFAST - Nutmeg Lanes 10am.  Only $15 per person gets you 3 games, shoe rental and breakfast (3 eggs, potatoes, toast, coffee, juice (bring your own bowling shoes and pay only $10!!!)

3/28:  Putt To Putnam-10 AM- High mileage contest begins!!! 

 

APRIL

Thur 4/1:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m. Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

4/4:  Easter Sunday---Pick-up ride at 10 am (whoever shows---goes!!!) 

4/11:  Lake Zoar 11:00 am (Rain date Putt To Putnam-10 AM- High mileage contest begins!!!)

4/18:  LUNCH RIDE-Baja's Mexican 10:30 am  RC Jerry P

4/25:  MIRACLE RIDE- RC-RAY 9:30 AM

 

MAY

5/2:  Penny Lane Pub-10 am RC John Jackson

Thur 5/6:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m. Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

5/7- 5/16: [Myrtle Beach, SC-FYI]

5/9:  Mothers Day- -Pick up ride at 10 am (whoever shows---goes!!!) 

5/16:  Indian Motorcycle Museum & Smith & Wesson-(helmets required) RC Karen 930 am

5/23:  BRIDGEPORT HOG POKER RUN Registration 9-12

5/29- 5/31 [Rolling Thunder-FYI]

Sun 5/30: Stamford Memorial Day Parade 10 am RC TBA

Mon 5/31: Darien Memorial Day Parade 11 am RC Jerry P

 

JUNE

Thur 6/3:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m. Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

6/5- 6/12:  [FYI-Americade, Lake George NY]

6/6:  Kevin's Kookout And Potluck.  $5 gets you burgers and dogs--1 pm--RC ???

6/12- 6/19: [Laconia, NH Bike Week-FYI]

6/13:  Kent Falls B-B-Q Ride-10 AM

6/20:  Gillette Castle-RC Mac--10 AM (HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY)

6/24- 6/26:  [FYI-CT State rally]

6/26: Ride To The Rally—9 AM—RC AL V

6/27: NYC USS Intrepid (helmets required)—9 AM—RC Jerry P

Mon 6/28:  Million Mile Monday—RC Dennis—time TBA????

 

JULY

Thur 7/1:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m.—Ice Cream Run After !!Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

Sat 7/3 & Sun 7/4: Philadelphia Freedom Ride (overnight) (helmets required)-Trip to Philly for a cheese steak.  You have the freedom to stay over and ride back through the Jersey shore the next day or the freedom to go home on your own after you enjoy your cheese steak!  RC Jerry P 8am depart Bpt H-D or 8:30 Depart at other location (TBA)

7/3:  Captains’ Cove- RC ??? 10am

Sat 7/10:  Wake Up With Bonnie-Early AM ride with Ride Leader Bonnie-7am @ Dunkin Donuts.

7/11:  Toymaker's Cafe-RC John J—9:30am

Fri 7/16 - Mon 7/19:  Niagara Falls Long Weekend (overnight) (helmets required)—RC Jerry P 8:00am

7/18:  Open Day

Thur 7/23:  Dinner Ride—(Place and time TBA) 7pm  RC ???

7/25:  Buttonwood Farm-RC John J—9am

 

AUGUST

Thur 8/5:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m.—Ice Cream Run After!! Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

8/7- 8/14: [Sturgis, SD Bike Week-FYI]

8/15: NYC Suicide Run (helmets required)-RC John K -8am

8/15: Local Ride open day in case of previous rainout

8/22:  H.O.R.S.E-10 AM  RC Karen

8/29:  Captain's Cove w/live music-1pm ride/2:30pm arrive RC Kevin

??:  Stay Tuned For Bpt H-D Show What You Ride!

 

SEPTEMBER

Thur 9/2:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 pm Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

9/5:  Local Ride open day in case of previous rainout 

Sat 9/4 - Mon 9/6???:  NH / Vermont Inn Long Weekend (overnight) (helmets required)-10am RC Karen

9/12:  Car/Bike Show (Westport, CT)—9:30 RC????

9/19:  Kick-It Ride—RC AL V 9am

9/26:  Wright's Farm Chicken Ride-(helmets required)-RC John K—8:30am 

 

OCTOBER

10/3:  Castle Craig—RC Mac—10am.

Thur 10/7:  Chapter Meeting   Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

10/10: Open Day in case of a previous rainout

10/17:  FALL FOLIAGE RIDE-10:00 AM

10/24:  Rain Date FALL FOLIAGE RIDE-10:00 AM

Sat 10/30??:  Lake Compounce Haunted House (TBA)

10/31:  Possible Haunted Cemetary RIDE (TBA)

10/31:  Possible Halloween Party (TBA)

 

NOVEMBER

Thur 11/4:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m.  Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

??:  Keep Your Eyes Open For The HOG Sale At Bpt H-D!

 

DECEMBER

Thur 12/2:  Chapter Meeting-7:30 p.m.  Ramada Inn  225 Lordship Blvd Stratford, CT

Holiday Party Date T0 Be Announced!