2008 Bridgeport Chapter Calendar

Last update: November 13, 2008
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This calendar is subject to changes and additions, even on the web site.
We offer the FULL YEAR Calendar here to assist in your planning.
Check back often because details will be added as the rides get closer.
While we make every effort to keep this information up to date and accurate, you should
call the Event Line 2 hours before every ride!
203-377-4295
Easy to remember as: ESP-HAWK

Bridgeport CT HOG Chapter Meetings
Chapter meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at Bridgeport Harley-Davidson.
Meetings start at 7:00 p.m.

2008 Chapter Meeting Dates
January 3 February 7 March 6 April 3 May 1 June 5
July 3 August 7 September 4 October 2 November 6 December 4

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & CALENDAR KEY:

  • OUR HOG RIDES & EVENTS ARE IN UPPERCASE LETTERS. Road Captains, where possible, are listed with each ride. If there is no Road Captain, a suggested route will be in the HOG box by the dealership front door.

  • Meetings are in lower case letters.

  • Rides in italics are listed "FYI", (for your information) only. We've listed web sites for more information. Check with your fellow HOG members about sharing hotels, riding together, etc. Be sure to book early!

  • Bridgeport Harley-Davidson dealership events are underlined and preceded by a > symbol, and in italics.

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

  • The letters TBA mean that time or other details are, "To Be Announced."

  • **Registration Deadlines** are enclosed by asterisks.

  • (helmets) means helmets are required for out-of-state rides. PLEASE be sure to check whether you and/or your passenger need a helmet. (For example, Rhode Island requires helmets for passengers only.) On most rides we'll stop at the border to put them on. If you don't have a helmet, we'll have to leave you there!

  • (Bonus Points) are listed in parenthesis after appropriate rides. These are Rider Rewards bonus points awarded by Bridgeport Harley-Davidson in recognition of your HOG participation. Rider Rewards is included in your Bridgeport HOG membership. All Bridgeport Harley customers can sign-up for the Rider Rewards cash back program. For more information about Rider Rewards visit the dealership web site.

  • This is a family-oriented riding group.

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

  • National HOG Activity Designation is in [Bold Face Brackets] right after the date. Please be aware of the applicable restrictions BEFORE you come to a ride. We hate to turn anyone away, but we must enforce these national guidelines for affiliation and liability reasons.

    • [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.

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

Rider Rewards Points:
RIDER REWARDS POINTS are awarded by our Sponsor and begin with the Putt to Putnam Park and end with the Fall Foliage Ride. Not all rides or events are eligible.
Road Captains are awarded extra bonus points.

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.

Weekly Rides and Cruise Nights: FYI events. Contact the webmaster to have your weekly event listed.

  • Valley Diner, every Monday night in season, Route 34, Derby. First Monday of the month is trophy night.

  • Lance's Thursday Night Dinner Rides, Ghost Chapter, Stamford. Meet at Fritz's HD, 6 pm.

  • Hooters of Milford Bike Nights, every Friday night in season, May through August, 6 - 9 pm. Hooters is at 990 Boston Post Rd., just off I-95, Exit 39 A. Phone: 203-878-6651.

  • Sycamore Restaurant Cruise Night, every Saturday night in season, May through August, 6 pm. The Sycamore Drive-In is in Bethel, 282 Greenwood Ave. (intersection of Routes 302 & 53). Phone: 203-748-2716.

Want to ride with our Sister Chapter?
Check out the Ghost Chapter HOG ride calendar: www.GhostChapter.com/calendar.htm

November 2008

6: Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, at Bridgeport Harley-Davidson.
16: [FYI], Charity Ride for Needy Kids in Clinton, Clinton Town Hall, Registration 10:30am to 11:45am, departs noon for short ride to a restaurant, $10 plus unwrapped toy
22: [FYI]: Renegade Pigs Turkey Run, Meet 11-11:45am, American Legion Hall, 835 Hanover Rd, South Meriden, Adm: turkey (live or frozen) and fixings, Ride leaves at noon for delivery to 3 locations. HINT: Bring gloves to work "The Line"

December 2008

4: Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, at Bridgeport Harley-Davidson.
6: Christmas Party 7 p.m., Costa Azzura. Click HERE for the flyer. Tickets available at the Dealership.
7th thru 10th: [FYI]: Food and Clothing Drive for Needy Veterans, Old Saybrook, there will be a refrigerated truck for perishable food items, non-perishable food items as well as clothing, soap, CDs, DVDs, books, magazines, etc most welcome; http://ct612memorial.org
9:

[FYI]: Wreaths Across America Rally, Old Saybrook, arrives during the day with PGR escort from Maine, NH, RI, there is a 7pm ceremony at Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Rd (Gov Rell may be there); http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.com (no 2008 itinerary yet, but other info current)

10:

[FYI]: Wreaths Across America Rally, Old Saybrook, departs from CT with PGR escort 9am from Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Rd;  http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.com (no 2008 itinerary yet, but other info current)

14: [O]: Ghost Chapter Party, Greenwich, 12-4pm, need to know how many people will be on hand by December 1st

Sponsoring Dealer: Fritz's Bridgeport Harley-Davidson
155 Research Dr., Stratford, Connecticut 06615
203-380-2600
www.BridgeportHarleyDavidson.com
Webmaster: webmaster@bpthog.com

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