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June 24th, 2009
Ride for
the Heart
2009 Events!
Since 2004 the Ride for the Heart Foundation, has
grown and proved that there are many ways to ride for a great cause, meet many
like minded riders and have a great time doing it. The events completed in 2008
were no exception. We are positive that if you join us on one of our future
events you are guaranteed to have memorable times that you’ll talk about for
years to come!
In 2009 we are mixing it up with a variety of types of rides; some are very
different from what we’ve done before. Because of suggestions from our rider
base, along with creative ides from the Directors of the Foundation, the
following ride and event schedule represents what our all-volunteer staff has
come up with. So, get out your calendar and start making plans to have the most
fun-filled riding year ever.
July 16-19
The second organized ride
of a year long event!
ridé•o•lo•gy
(Event Information)
Following the
tradition of a 1048 and 1072, the Ride for the Heart Foundation introduces our
own format called 1096. The format is simple; let’s ride over a 1000 miles in
four days. As a part of the SCMA California Parks Adventure, this is the second
half of a year long event. Come join your fellow riders on an adventure of
visiting several more National Parks within California.
Our planned event for 2009 will allow you the option of not only riding with us,
but also riding and visiting some of the best parks in the United States. In
conjunction with the SCMA (Southern California Motorcycle Association), the Ride
for the Heart is offering two touring rides which will cover over half of the
planned park locations included in the event. Weather or not you go to all 24
planned parks planned for the SCMA Event, you can be guaranteed a visit to some
of the best locations in California and possibly the United States.
Our plan is to depart from Porterville, head north through Sequoia and King
Canyon National Parks and end in Fresno our first night. The following morning
we will ride through Yosemite through the Gold Country and ending in Fairfield,
CA. Get up early for our third day of riding as we are visiting a total of five
national parks near the San Francisco bay area. Our third night will end in
Hollister, home of the Hollister Motorcycle rally. Our final day takes us south
for a visit to Pinnacles National Monument and finally to our last park on this
ride. Once you have stopped and checked in at Channel Islands National Park each
rider is invited to a special Ride for the Heart hosted lunch to end your
CalParks 1096.
As an option, you may purchase the SCMA California Parks Adventure package. This
package includes a passport which you use at each park location. If you complete
all 24 parks in your passport, you will be awarded a SCMA finisher plaque. It is
not a requirement to purchase the California Parks Adventure package to enjoy
the ride with us, but it will give you the opportunity to have an entire year of
riding to some of the best spots in California. Many riders will be
participating in the California Parks Adventure with us, how about you?
Your pre-registration includes a suggested ride route of approximately 1,000
miles, ride pin and t-shirt. If you participate in both the 1072 and 1096 you
will receive a special dual event patch. Sign up of the SCMA California Parks
Adventure includes a passport, SCMA Parks and AMA Grand Tour Pin (later in the
year) and if you complete the entire 24 parks a finishers plaque.
Departing from:
Best Western - Porterville, CA
7:00 AM Departure
Overnight
Locations:
Fresno, CA
Fairfield, CA
Gilroy, CA
September 12/13
Southwest 1000/1500
A Ride for the Heart 1000/1500 Mile Charity Fundraiser
- and -
Iron Butt Association
SaddleSore 1000/24 and BunBurner 1500/36 Qualifier
 
It’s no longer a secret. The 2008 Southwest 1000
had one of the best routes of just about any Iron Butt event the Ride for the
Heart Foundation has put together. With an expanded format, including a
BunBurner 1500, come participate in our 2nd Annual Ride for the Heart Southwest
1000/500. Join Arizona, Texas and New Mexico-area riders for a great Southwest
Iron Butt ride and charity fund raiser.
Okay California and Nevada riders, this is going to be the only opportunity for
you to ride in our only BunBurner 1500 for 2009. We encourage you to consider
riding the route planned for this event, and make a weekend of it. Enjoy some
of the best roads the Southwest provides. We’ve positioned the ride date in
September, so you can expect some really good weather. Based on rider feedback
from our October 2008 event, you’ll enjoy the route and event we have planned
for 2009. Sign up early to get your rider and fund raising package so that you
and your friends can
start planning the “A Ride of a
Lifetime” through some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest!
Your rider registration includes a suggested ride route of approximately 1,500
or 1,000 miles, event ride pin, and t-shirt along with an IBA Certificate of
completion, pin and patch (SaddleSore 1000 or BunBurner 1500), depending upon
the event in which you participate in.
The 2008 Southwest IronSocks 500 had some of the best roads in New Mexico and
Arizona. This year will be no exception. Join California and Texas riders for
a great Southwest Iron Butt Builder ride and charity fund raiser.
If you are not quite ready for a full IronButt ride or if you would like a great
500 mile day ride, we encourage you to consider riding one of the routes planned
for this event. Enjoy some of the best roads the Southwest provides. We’ve
positioned the ride date in September, so you can expect some really good
weather. Based on rider feedback from our October 2008 event, you’ll enjoy the
route and event we have planned for 2009. Sign up early to get your rider and
fund raising package so that you and your friends can start planning the “A Ride
of a Lifetime” through some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest!
Your rider registration includes a suggested ride route of approximately 500
miles, event ride pin, and t-shirt along with an IBA Certificate of completion
and pin.
Other Ride for the Heart Announcements:
The Ride for the Heart Foundation is pleased to
announce our donations for the 2008 Fiscal year in the amount of $47,700. One
hundred percent of all rider-generated donations have been donated to one of the
following charities:
$11,000 - American Heart Association – San Diego, California
$5,000 - American Heart Association – Las Vegas, Nevada
$12,000 - American Heart Association – Northern California
$6,200 - Loma Linda International Heart Institute - Loma Linda, California
$1,000 - Children’s Hospital of Orange County – Santa Ana, California
$5,000 - Pomona Valley Hospital – Pomona, California
$5,000 - Arizona Heart Institute – Phoenix, Arizona
$2,500 - New Mexico Heart Institute – Albuquerque, New Mexico
With what the Ride for the Heart donated this year we now have surpassed
$200,000.00 in four very short years. Thanks to all who have helped us reach
many of our goals. Without you we couldn’t
have done
it.
September 12/13
Southwest 500/1000/1500
A Ride for the Heart 500/1000/1500 Mile
Charity Fundraiser
- and -
Iron Butt Association
SaddleSore 1000/24 and BunBurner 1500/36 Qualifier
It’s no longer a secret. The 2008 Southwest 1000
had one of the best routes of just about any Iron Butt event the Ride for the
Heart Foundation has put together. With an expanded format, including a
BunBurner 1500, come participate in our 2nd Annual Ride for the Heart Southwest
1000/500. Join Arizona, Texas and New Mexico-area riders for a great Southwest
Iron Butt ride and charity fund raiser.
Okay California and Nevada riders, this is going to be the only opportunity for
you to ride in our only BunBurner 1500 for 2009. We encourage you to consider
riding the route planned for this event, and make a weekend of it. Enjoy some
of the best roads the Southwest provides. We’ve positioned the ride date in
September, so you can expect some really good weather. Based on rider feedback
from our October 2008 event, you’ll enjoy the route and event we have planned
for 2009. Sign up early to get your rider and fund raising package so that you
and your friends can
start planning the “A Ride of a
Lifetime” through some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest!
Your rider registration includes a suggested ride route of approximately 1,500
or 1,000 miles, event ride pin, and t-shirt along with an IBA Certificate of
completion, pin and patch (SaddleSore 1000 or BunBurner 1500), depending upon
the event in which you participate in.
The 2008 Southwest IronSocks 500 had some of the best roads in New Mexico and
Arizona. This year will be no exception. Join California and Texas riders for
a great Southwest Iron Butt Builder ride and charity fund raiser.
If you are not quite ready for a full IronButt ride or if you would like a great
500 mile day ride, we encourage you to consider riding one of the routes planned
for this event. Enjoy some of the best roads the Southwest provides. We’ve
positioned the ride date in September, so you can expect some really good
weather. Based on rider feedback from our October 2008 event, you’ll enjoy the
route and event we have planned for 2009. Sign up early to get your rider and
fund raising package so that you and your friends can start planning the “A Ride
of a Lifetime” through some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest!
Your rider registration includes a suggested ride route of approximately 500
miles, event ride pin, and t-shirt along with an IBA Certificate of completion
and pin.
Other Ride for the Heart Announcements:
The Ride for the Heart Foundation is pleased to
announce our donations for the 2008 Fiscal year in the amount of $47,700. One
hundred percent of all rider-generated donations have been donated to one of the
following charities:
$11,000 - American Heart Association – San Diego, California
$5,000 - American Heart Association – Las Vegas, Nevada
$12,000 - American Heart Association – Northern California
$6,200 - Loma Linda International Heart Institute - Loma Linda, California
$1,000 - Children’s Hospital of Orange County – Santa Ana, California
$5,000 - Pomona Valley Hospital – Pomona, California
$5,000 - Arizona Heart Institute – Phoenix, Arizona
$2,500 - New Mexico Heart Institute – Albuquerque, New Mexico
With what the Ride for the Heart donated this year we now have surpassed
$200,000.00 in four very short years. Thanks to all who have helped us reach
many of our goals. Without you we couldn’t
have done
it.
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