July 4-7:  Subfest.  Not exactly a bike event but The HAYMOND Law firm Proudly sponsors this event. Near the Sub Base in Groton, CT. For more info call, 860-694-4904

July 4: 23rd Annual Freedom Rally Michelle Hall Memorial Run- Niagara Chapter ABATE, Register from  noon – 1pm sharp, Jimmy B's, Transit Road, Lockport NY. 716- 735-7734

July 5: Penguin Motorcycle Racing School. Sharpen your skills atNew Hampshire International Speedway, Route 106, Loudon, NH  508-339-4673

July 5-6: Hot Dog Roast compliments of Canton Cycle in honor of their Independence Day Bike Sale, both days Sat 9:30-6pm, Sun 9-4pm, Canton, CT, 860-693-4906

July 5-7: Easy riders Motorcycle Rodeo. Bikes return to the Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, NY. Featuring weekend camping, Rodeo Competition, Motorcycle Exhibitors, Tattoo Contest, Ride-In Bike Show and more. 716-762-8461

July 6: 7th Annual Summerfest, At the Hog-A-Rosa Ranch, Springville NY. Gates open 1PM. Food, camping, music from 4pm till whenever. Presented by  T.H.F. Productions 716- 822-3227.

July 6: Racing. Niagara Motorcycle Raceway, Welland, Ontario,NY All classes in Youth-Dirt Track- Speedway- ATV. Starts 7:30pm, Info: Welland County Motorcycle Club 905- 835-2754.

July 6: Sunset Ride, by Blue Knights NY Chapter 5, Register from  5-6:30pm, Freewheeling Cycle, Tonawanda, NY, benefits Kids Escaping From Drugs, 716-873-1053.

July 6: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Races, The series comes to Salem, CT, 860-693-9111

July 7: MDA Run. Register from .9am - 11am; $15.00; Van's Harley Davidson; Gloversville, NY; Contact Jim or Paul at 800- 377-1563.

July 7: NETRA Turkey Run Series. Start your engines! Mohawk All Off-Road Races, Pittsfield, MA, 860-693-9111

July 7: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles, Rattlesnake Run, Salem, CT, 860-693-9111

July 7: Field Meet & Bike Show, Springville Travelers Clubhouse, Route 219 in  Springville, NY. Starts 11am, Info: Springville Travelers 716- 592-3199

July 7: Moroney's Annual Breakfast Ride, meet 9-10am, to Neptune Dinner. 1st 50 riders get $5 towards meal, New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

July 7: Ocean State HOG Run to American Stonehenge Salem, NH. As seen in National Geographic!  Meet at10am, Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

July 7: Treasure Hunt Poker Run by ABATE, Eastern Suffolk Chapter, Starts at The Maples, Manorville, NY. Figure out where the stops are, You get clues and landmarks and the riders who complete the run will be enter into a drawing for a treasure chest of prizes. Admission is $10 for ABATE members $15 for non-members. Includes food, entertainment, door prizes, sodas & bike games. 50/50 Raffle, call 631- 924-1053

July 7-9: Parkway Cycles, Used Motorcycle Sales Event. Rte 16 off Route 93. Come and enjoy the Hooters Girls', dyno runs, free BBQ, Everett, MA; 617-389-6998

July 11: 10th Annual Women in the Wind Cruise Night. Meet up at Billy's Old Fashion Ice Cream; Route 63 in  Bethany, CT; Rain Date is 2nd Thursday of the month; 203- 393-3294.

July 11: Penguin Motorcycle Racing School. Sharpen your skills at New Hampshire International Speedway,Rte 106, Loudon, NH 508-339-4673

July 11: New London Motorcycle Club: Rattlesnake Run NETRA; Junior Enduro, Nervous Novice and Hare Scramble Races; Salem, CT; 860- 848-3341

July 11: Bach Dor Cafe's BBQ, Rt. 6 Chaplin, CT 860-455-9517

July 11: Quads/ATV Motocross, In Southwick, MA.  Presented by MX 338. Call 413- 786-3221

July 11-13: New York State HOG Rally, In Syracuse, NY. Call for more info 315-727-5809

July 13:  NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Motocross Races, The race series continues in Union, CT. For more info, call 860-693-9111

July 13:  Firecracker Feast, Cape Cod HOG presents the event in  Onset, MA. Get to the VFW at 11am, 508-771-4207

July 13:  12th Annual Ron Williams Memorial Run. Sign-up 9-10 am, $12.50/person, VT "Special Olympics", C&D Choppers, Rt. 4, Rutland, VT by Southwest Freedom Riders, Inc. Dave 802- 645-9982

July 13:  9th Annual Poker Run  Come out to Benefit "The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" at the  Bach Dor Cafe. Rt. 6 Chaplin, CT 860- 455-9517

July 13:  MMA Bike Raffle Drawing & Bike Show Sports Club on Rte. 20; Palmer, MA; 800- 4321-MMA

July 13:  NEMA Motocross, Southwick, MA; by MX 338; 413- 786-3221

July 13:  Pottstown Bike Night, at Pottstown Wal-Mart in Pottstown, PA to benefit Children's Miracle Network; From 4-10pm; Bike show and more. For more info, call Fred,  215- 234-8611

July 13:  NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Firecracker Races, Union, CT 860- 693-9111

July 13:  Hot Hog X. Presented by Westport HOG, 9am-1pm. Meet at Jokers; New Bedford, MA; 508- 676-1649

July 13: Pigroast at The American Eagle Saloon & Café, starts at 2pm. $5 all you can eat, Willington, CT, 860-487-3501 

July 13: Hot Dog Roast Come out and Celebrate Ralph's Birthday at Canton Cycle to benefit MDA, donations accepted from 9-4pm, Canton, CT, 860-693-4906

July 13: Racing. Niagara Motorcycle Raceway, Welland, Ontario, NY. All classes in Youth-Dirt Track,  Speedway and ATV. Starts at 7:30pm, Info: Welland County Motorcycle Club 905- 835-2754

July 14: 12th MDA Run. Presented by Ocean State HOG.  Meet at Ocean State Harley Davidson in Warwick, RI from 9-11am, 401-789-5507

July 14: Pigroast at Lantern Cafe.  Beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Ashely Falls, MA; 413- 229-0088.

July 14: Ride for Kids.  For the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Register from . 8am-9:45am; Riverside Center, Utica, NY; 800- 253-6530

July 14: Bach Dor Café's BBQ. Rt. 6 Chaplin, CT 860-455-9517

July 14:1st Year  Anniversary Party & Pigroast.  At the famous Knuckleheads Café, 1pm-?, $10/all you can eat, drink specials, live band, raffles,  Moodus, CT, call, 860-873-9702

July 14: MMA Poker Run, sign-up 9-11am at Mass Ink Tattoo's, E. Bridgewater, MA, ends at KOA Campground, Middleboro, MA. $15/hand, $5 extra hand, BBQ, raffle, band, call Todd 508-378-7689 or Chad 508-378-3692

July 14: LOH Leominster HOG, Yankee Candle Run, Northern MA at its best! Leominster, MA, 978-537-6919

July 14: UPS Motorcycle Run III, benefits The United Way, leaves 11:30am from UPS parking lot, Norwood, 42 miles to Commercial Club, E. Bridgewater, MA, food, music, fun, $15/person, 781-329-7046

July 14: Motocross Racing. Presented by Island Motocross of New York, Inc. Racing starts at 10:30am at Long Island Cycle Park, Yaphank, NY, call 631- 924-2399

July 14: Annual Mystery Ride for West Seneca Development Center by ABATE of Buffalo/Erie County, Register from  10:30-noon, Southgate Plaza, Rt. 16 & Rt. 277, West Seneca, NY,  716- 549-4599

July 14: Motorcycle & Snowmobile Dirt Drags, American Legion Post, route 62 in Eden, NY.  Gates open at high noon, T.H.F. Productions 716- 822-3227

July 14: Tour the Heart of the Catskills with Catskill Mt. Cruisers, Shandaken, NY. 845- 254-9821 Email: [email protected].

July 14: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles Series Conn. State Races, Union, CT. Call 860-693-9111

July 14: NETRA Turkey Run Series The Gnarley Dude II  Races in West Greenwich, RI. Call 860-693-9111

July 14: MADD 2002 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Raffle at 3pm at Marcus Dairy, $20/ticket, only 2500 tickets will be sold. Call 203-389-3597 for ticket info         

July 15: Miss CT Bikeweek's Birthday Party. Celebrate with Kelly at Lantern Cafe; Ashely Falls, MA; 413- 229-0088.

July 17: Bike Cruise at Riders Cafe. 2627 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT.  Rain date following Wed.- Food, music, trophies. 6:30-9:30pm. Riders Cafe: 203-753-2233, Frank Longo; 203-574-2245 or [email protected].

July 17: Moroney's Wednesday Evening Dinner Ride, leaves 5-5:30pm. New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

July 19-21: Suzuki Promo and Open House. At Greater Boston Motorsports, BBQ, ride in, prizes, sales, Arlington, MA, call 781-648-1300

July 20: 1st Annual Scavenger Hunt at Dawn's Getaway Café, Register from  9am, BBQ and live band, 24 Winsted Rd., Torrington, CT, 860-626-0045

July 20: 9th Annual Poker Run to Benefit "The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" @ Bach Dor Café. Rt. 6 Chaplin, CT 860- 455-9517

July 20: 2nd Annual Bike Show by Murdercycles, from 9-3pm, $10 entry fee. Food and drink available. In  Manchester, CT, 860-649-7433

July 20: Annual Customer Appreciation Party. by Andy's Cycles at Caughdency Marina. 925 North State St., Syracuse, NY, 315-425-1903

July 20: Ocean State HOG presents Hogs & Hot Rods. From 10-4pm at Ocean State H.D. rain date 7/27- Warwick, RI; 401- 781-6866

July 20: Racing. Niagara Motorcycle Raceway, Welland, Ontario, NY, All classes - Youth-Dirt Track- Speedway- ATV. Starts 7:30pm, Welland County Motorcycle Club 905- 835-2754

July 20: Poker Run, Register from 10-noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton NY, $15/person, passenger need to kick in a $5 donation, food for all at end of ride, call Albert at 716- 392-4000, Ext. 209 or [email protected]

July 20: Twilight Dice Run, Wyoming County H-D, Rts. 98 & 20A, Varysberg NY. Info: Wyoming County HOG Chapter 716- 535-7900

July 21: Charity Run, Merrimack Valley HOG, Kelly's H-D in North Billerica, Ma, 9-11:30am, 978-663-9278

July 21: Hot Hog XI, Sponsored by Westport HOG, Jokers in New Bedford, Ma, 9-11am, 508-823-5236

July 21:\Rotten Ron's 18th Annual Clambake. Noon; Free beer, at the Clubhouse; Stamford, CT; 203- 327-8698

July 21: Summer Open House at  Branchville Motors; Ridgefield, CT; 203- 544-7900

July 21: Merrimack Hog Valley Charity Poker Run; Meet at Kelly's H-D, 9 -11am sign-up; $10/person, N. Billerica, MA; Diane 978- 256-7914

July 21: Bike Cruise Night. At  Riders Cafe & Grill Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 6-9pm, 203-753-4745

July 21: Ocean State HOG presents Hogs & Hot Rods. All starts at 11am at Ocean State H-D in Warwick, RI; 401- 334-4254

July 21: NETRA Championship Enduro Series Tri-State Races, Oxford, MA, 860-693-9111

July 21: 2nd Annual Road Brothers International Swap Meet and Biker Party.  Live Entertainment, Food, Beer, Camping; Adm. $15; Route 12-E in Cape Vincent, NY. Call  Dave 860- 267-7102

July 21: All Chapter Ride.  Connecticut Hog Chapters . Call Dan 860- 445-9745

July 21: New England Dirt Track Series. Races 1pm. Wachusett Valley Riders Club; Rt 12 Winchendon MA 978- 874-1732 www. sidewayspromo.com AMA Sanctioned

July 21: GI, You Numbah One RUN from Salem, MA organized by Leathernecks M/C. Staging and Times TBA. Ride to benefit Various Charities.   For more info contact: [email protected] or call 978-977-3189

July 21: Bike Night at Danny's Drive-in, Weather permitting, from 6:30-9:00pm,bike show, prizes, good food & fun, Rte 1,  in Stratford, CT.  Call  203-378-6728

July 21: 10th Annual Days of Glory Motorcycle Celebration; Demo Rides, Swapmeet, Music, Racing; Camping is free; Weedsport, NY; 518- 279-4292

July 21: Penguin Motorcycle Racing School Sharpen up your skills in New Hampshire International Speedway on Route 106, Loudon, NH 508-339-4673

July 21: "Mountaincade" 21st Annual District 1 Tour, 4th Annual AMA National Championship Poker Run & 25th Annual Blessing of the Motorcycles. Berlin, Gorham, NH in the heart of the White Mtns-. Starts 9am. $30 for District 1 Tour, $6 for Poker Run. Contact Richard White, 29 Second St., Gorham, NH 03581. 603-752-3142

July 21:NESC Summer Sun Motocross Races at Central Cycle Club, Races at 11am, $10/person, Central Village, CT; 860-546-6202 

July 21: Ride for Kids, by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Register from . 8am - 9:45am; Riverside Center, Utica, NY; 800- 253-6530

July 21: Indian Day Original Indian M/C-; Indian Motorcycle Museum, 33 Hendee Street, Springfield, MA; 9am - 4pm; 413- 737-2624

July 21: Ocean State HOG Run to Botanical Gardens, meet 9am, Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

July 21: Sandy's Light House Bike Run. For St. Jude's Children's Cancer Research, $10/bike, band and food, from 4-8pm, Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, RI, 401- 596-1496

July 21: 7th Annual Summer Bike Show/Motorcycle Flea Market At the Great Topsfield Fairgrounds; starts 10am, $5 to get in! Topsfield, MA, 978-462-8834

July 21: Leominster HOG Bar-B-Q; 11am; Eagles Hall; Leominster, MA. Call 978- 448-2727

July 21: 27th Annual IHMC Street Bike Drags. Register from 11-1pm, donation $10, racer's entry fee, $5, King's Dragway, South Butler,NY, Cash prizes, food & drink. All motorcycles welcome - no slicks or wheelie bars. Rain date 7/28. Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club 716- 239-7252

July 21: Wheels for Wishes Parade & Bike Show. benefits Make-A-Wish, Register from  10- 11:30am, Ralph Wilson Stadium, Southwestern & Abbott Roads, Orchard Park, NY,  716- 896-9474 ext. 12.

July 21: Ride for Kids by Honda Riders Club of America, starts at Riverside Center, rte 12N, Utica, NY, proceeds support pediatric brain tumor research, free coffee/donuts and light lunch. www.ride4kids.org

July 26-28: 11th Annual Days of Glory Motorcycle Celebration. Demo Rides, Swapmeet, Racing; Camping is free; Weedsport, NY; 518- 279-4292

July 27: Twilight Run.  At Brunswick H-D,  Troy,  NY. Register from 6pm, food & door prizes. All welcome. Info; 518-279-1145 or 518-279-9403

July 27: 11th Annual Bike Show & BBQ by Brotherhood M/C, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, NY. 1pm tillwhenever, $20/donation your covered, beer, soda, NY strip steak dinner, live music, bike show, and the best door prizes!  www.brotherhoodmc.com.

July 27: 10th Annual Bikers for Babies, Syracuse, NY. Group rides starting in Adams Center, Binghamton, Auburn, Utica, Syracuse and Marathon, All rides end for meal by Dinosaur BBQ, music, 50/50, door prizes, silent auction and much more! Info: March of Dimes 315- 463-0700 or 800- BIG-WALK.

July 27: Swap Meet at Stan's H-D, Batavia, NY. Info: Stan's H-D 716- 343-9598.

July 27: Sons of God Picnic at Hog-A-Rosa Ranch, Springville, NY, all welcome. Info, T.H.F. Productions 716- 822-3227.

July 27: 3rd Annual Bike Raffle, 2002 H-D Fat Boy drawing at the Town of Batavia Fire Department Recreation Hall, Batavia NY, tickets $20 donation - only 2500 tickets sold. Proceeds to benefit Town of Batavia Fire Department. Winner needs not to be present. Info: 716- 343-3862

July 27: Racing, Niagara Motorcycle Raceway, Welland, Ontario, NY, All classes - Youth-Dirt Track- Speedway- ATV. Starts 7:30pm, Info: Welland County Motorcycle Club 905- 835-2754

July 27: NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Berkshire Mudslinger Races, Granville, MA. 860-693-9111

July 27: Moonlight Poker Run, Brunswick Harley Davidson, NY State, Rte 7 East, 5 miles East of I-87, Troy, NY. Registration begins at 6pm. Food & door prizes. All bikes and cars are welcome. Info; 518-279-1145

July 27: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Motocross Races, Granville, MA 860-693-9111

July 27: Wild Pigs M/C Pig Out. From 11am - 8pm at Meriden PBA; 74 Birdsey Ave.; Bike Raffle 5pm; Meriden, CT; 860-675-4875

July 27: Biker for Babies Run for March of Dimes; Longbranch Park in Liverpool, NY; 315- 475-5209

July 27-28: Frank's Farm Campout, Hudson, NY.  All ABATE members and friends welcome! Includes Campout, Entertainment, Bathroom Facilities, Showers, Bonfire, Pig Roast, Band Sat. night, Great rides through Upstate N.Y. $30 in advance for the weekend, $35 at gate,  food available Info:631- 924-1053

July 28: Leominster HOG Bar-B-Q; 11am at The Eagles Hall in Leominster, MA; 978- 448-2727

July 28: Bach Dor Cafe's BBQ. Rt. 6, Chaplin, CT 860-455-9517

July 28: MDA Poker Run. Sponsored by Ocean State HOG; Register from . 9am - 11am at Ocean State H-D; Warwick, RI; 401- 334-4254

July 28: M.A.C. Poker Run Motorcyclists Against Cancer- Register from . 9-11am, $15/person Rain or Shine, Meet at  Zack's V-Twin Cycles in  Hyde Park, NY Bike Show, Games, Music, Food, Vendors, Trophies. Chris 845-724-5961

July 28: NEMA Motocross, In Southwick, MA. Brought to you by by MX 338; 413- 786-3221

July 28: Pigroast at Lantern Cafe; Spend a beautiful afternoon in Ashely Falls, MA. Great scenery and food! For more info, call 413- 229-0088

.July 28: 6th Annual Summer Bike Show/Motorcycle Flea Market; This event gets bigger every year! At The Great Topsfield Fairgrounds; 10:00am; $5 gets you in Topsfield, MA; 978- 462-8834

July 28: 20th Annual Michael Bristol MDA Ride Sponsored by Canton Cycles, from 9-3pm. $15 per person includes band, BBQ, door prizes, drawings and a observation run. Canton, CT, call John 860-693-4906 for details

July 28: NESC Motorcross Races at  Middleboro, MA, races at 11am, $10/person, call 508-866-9422

July 28: Motocross Racing, Presented by Island Motocross of New York, Inc.  Racing starts at 10:30am at Long Island Cycle Park, Yaphank, NY, call 631- 924-2399

July 28: Rock Jam & Vendor Show by Orleans ABATE, at Apple Grove Inn, West Center Street Exit Rt. 31E-, Medina, NY, 2-8pm, 585- 798-1302

July 28: 5th Annual Gene Ackerman Memorial Run To Benefit Area Rescue Squads, starts at C & C Cycle Shop, Silver Springs, NY. After 9-11 how can you refuse?  Presented by C.C. Riders 716- 493-2777

July 28: Endurance race Boston to NY.  Historic Road Tour to celebrate the first motorcycle endurance race in America 1902-2002-. . Richard Canto 781-245-3822.

July 28: Ronald McDonald Benefit Run, Presented by Boston HOG in Westwood, MA. Meet at the Train Station, 11am, 617-389-8888

July 28: Canton Cycles 20th Annual Ride to fight Muscular Distrophy. 12 miles west of Hartford on Rte 44 in Canton, CT. 860-693-6339.

July 28: Quaboag Riders Poker Run; $15.00 includes food; Register from  8am - 10am at Al's Cycle Shop, Palmer, MA; ends at Clubhouse Grounds; 413- 267-4414.

August 1: Bike Cruise Nite at Riders Cafe & Grill Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 6-9pm, 203-753-4745

August 1: 10th Annual Women in the Wind Cruise Night. Meet at Billy's Old Fashion Ice Cream; Route 63 in Bethany, CT; Rain Date is 2nd Thursday of the month. Call  203- 393-3294.

August 1: Antique Motorcycle Meet by Yankee Chapter AMC; at Hebron Fairgrounds; Hebron, CT;  860- 364-0442

August 1: Bach Dor Cafe's BBQ, Meet out on Route 6 in Chaplin, CT. More info? Call 860-455-9517

August 1: Hill Climb sponsored by Ridge Runner Promotions. Canaan, NH, Bungee Ave, Rte 118. 12 noon, $8/under 12 free. Shawn Farnsworth 603-298-8642. e-mail: [email protected]

August 1: MMA 10th Annual Wildman Run.  Leaves at 10am Sharp! From Whatley Truck Stop Route 5 in Whatley, MA Call Jay 413-339-4280

August 1: Multi-HOG Chapter Memorial Run. Register at 11am at American H-D; Leominster, MA;  978- 448-2727

August 1: Ride for Kids, by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Reg. 8am-9:45am; Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY;  800- 253-6530

August 3: NEMA Motocross. Southwick, MA; by MX 338;  413- 786-3221

August 3: Outdoor Rodeo by Oswego County ABATE, gates open 11am at Vinney's on Route 11 in Maple View, NY. For more info, call  315- 676-5834 or 315- 963-4858

August 4: Charity Run, Westport HOG LOH, Joker's, New Bedford, Ma, 9-11am, 508-823-5236

August 4:  Flat Track Racing.  At Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY for more info, call 860-240-4798

August 4: Annual Wildman & Friends Memorial Run. Leaves 10am sharp. Whatley Truck Stop, exit 24 of I-91, Whatley,  MA. Jay: 413-339-4280 or Brian: 413-596-8378.

August 4: NETRA Championship Enduro Series Mudslinger Lipflapper Races New Boston, MA, 860-693-9111

August 4: 3rd Annual Aid-A-Pet Run  Sponsored by Law Dogs M/C at East Hartford Elks Club. From 9:30am - 4:30pm. Bike Show, Food, Raffles, Vendors. Dogs and bikers living together in peace. East Hartford, CT;  860- 246-9559

August 4: CMRA Poker Run.   Meet at New London County M/C Sales between 10-12noon to register; ends at Stash's Cafe for party call 860-588-6666 for info. Support the CMRA!  New London, CT

August 4: 5th Annual "Feed the Needy" Run Benefits Watertown & Thomaston Food Banks. Leave Thomaston Bowling Lanes at 11:00 a.m. to Prospect VFW, Music, Games, Food, Raffles, Door Prizes, Bike Show, $15.00/person, $25.00 for two – Kevin 860-274-2695

August 4: Viet Nam Vets M/C , Poker Run and Party at Misfits Café, reg 11-12noon, Southbury, CT,  203-762-8660

August 4: NESC Motocross Races at Central Cycle Club; Central Village, CT; John 860-546-6202

August 4: LOH Poker Run.  Sponsored by Westport HOG; Reg. 10am - 12noon at Jokers Accu-Billards, New Bedford, MA,  508- 997-6544 or 823-5236

August 4: Ocean State HOG Run. Up The Maine Coast.  Meet at 9am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

August 4: NETRA Championship Enduro Series Mudslinger Lipflapper Races, New Boston, MA, 860-693-9111

August 4: Ride for Kids.  Sponsored by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Reg. 8am - 9:45am; Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY;  800- 253-6530

August 4: Benefit State Troopers Toys for Tots Run by Niagara HOG, reg 10-12:30pm, American H-D, 1139 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY, call  716- 773-0007 or  716- 683-9196

August 4: 23rd Annual Monte Carlo Run by Honda Riders Club of America, register from 11-noon, Conawango Fire Hall, Northeast Road, left off Rt. 62, Conawango, NY, Country Riders  716- 962-2445.

August 4: Annual Sons of the American Legion "Christmas in August" Toy Run. Rain date 8/11. Leaving from American Legion Post 13, Canal St, Putnam, CT at 10am sharp. Benefits The Kids of CT Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT. 860-928-1746.

August 5-11: Sturgis Bike Week; Black Hills Rally and Races.  The ride is the adventure! Sturgis, South Dakota; 605-347-6570

August 8-10: Ma/RI State HOG Rally. in Chicopee, Ma, 401-765-6464

August 9-11: Hot August Nights. Ride In Bike Show. Vendors, Camping  outside show-. York County Fair Grounds, York, PA, Cycle Promotions, email: [email protected], www.cycleprousa.com

August 10: Rachel's Poker Run for Cerebral Palsy. Register from 10am - 11am at Jodi's Place. Cost is $10/Rider, $20/two, food included, Mansfield, CT;  860- 423-1773

August 10: Pigroast at The American Eagle Saloon & Café, starts at 2pm. $5 all you can eat, Willington, CT, 860-487-3501 

August 10: Jon Curie Memorial Run and BBQ, Sponsored by HPHR, to benefit Jon's Family.  Register from 10-11:30am, leaves 12 noon, food, live entertainment, raffles and fun, info Jay and Jocelyn Curie at 860-626-1965

August 10: Biker Blues/Swap Meet by ABATE Eastern Suffolk Chapter, $5/adults, 12yr under free, Riverhead Elks Lodge, Riverhead, NY. Swap Meet and Blues Fest, Family fun, food & drink available, call  631- 924-1053

August 10: 4th Annual Helmet Free  Ride & Rodeo by Oneida County ABATE,sign-up. 11am, Grossman's Bargain Outlet, Rt. 69, Whitesboro NY. Leaves 11:30am, for 13 Pines Motel, Rome, NY, $15pp/$25 couple, Includes ride, bike games, door prizes, food, music, 50/50 raffle, camping  315- 942-3478 , Reservations  315- 337-4930

August 10: Pro-Choice Lid Run by Southern Tier ABATE, leaves 10am, Indian Motorcycle Shop, 11 Water St., Binghamton, NY, call Corky  607- 770-7098

August 10: 3rd Annual Diabetes Run by  Wayne County ABATE, reg 10-noon, Ames plaza, Ontario, NY, Leave for Turning Point Casino, $10/person, proceeds to American Diabetes Assn, Hoss 315-524-5044.

August 10: 2nd Annual Gene Barber & Ted Acker Memorial Cancer Run by Conesus Lake Riders, reg 10-noon, Moose Club, Dansville, NY, music & food at end of ride, call   716- 669-2342

August 10: Vintage Motocross, Southwick, MA; by MX 338;  413- 786-3221

August 10: Blood Drive at Seacoast H-D, 17 Laffayette Rd, North Hampton, NH. Call 603-964-9959 or toll free 888-333-0001, or www.seacoastharley.com.

August 11:  NESC Motocross, In Southwick, MA. Sponsored by MX 338,  413- 786-3221

August 11: Vintage Motorcycle Day 2002. at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Airshow, Antique Motorcycle Display, Museum, Biplane rides. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Stone Chaurch Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 845-752-3200 or www.oldrhinebeck.org. Jim Hare/Tom Polapink

August 11:  NETRA Championship Enduro Series Little Rhody Races, W. Greenwich, RI 860-693-9111

August 11: Pigroast at Lantern Cafe.  Come and enjoy food and ambiance in Ashely Falls, MA;  413- 229-0088.

August 11: Starstruck's 5th Annual Bike Show & Pigroast, sponsored by WHCN. 12noon-? bike show, food, vendors; Route 10 in Plainville, CT 860-747-8805

August 11: Cycle Promotions; Hot August Nights; Bike Show; Vendors; Camping; York County Fairgrounds, York, PA;  904- 252-3101

August 11:  Bike Cruise Nite At Riders Cafe& Grill Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT  Criuse from 6-9pm. 203-753-4745

August 11: Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. NY State Rally, Delta Lake Conference Center, Rome, NY, Games, Seminars, Food, Rides 631-421-0021

August 11: Penguin Motorcycle Racing School.  Sharpen your skills and ride at New Hampshire International Speedway Rte 106, Loudon, NH. 508-339-4673

August 11: LOH Breast Cancer Benefit Run; Blackstone Valley HOG; Reg. 9-11am at Precision H-D; Pawtucket, RI;  508- 761-9343

August 11: 2nd Annual Bike Show by Dawn's Getaway Café, 11am till whenever. Trophies, food, entertainment, Torrington, CT,  860- 626-0045

August 11: Gospel Riders Charity at Harleysville MC Co, Route 63, approx. 8 miles West of the Lansdale Exit of Rte. 476. Sign in 10:30am-1:30pm. $10/person.  AMA sanctioned Ride is 60 miles thru Chester and Montgomery Counties. All Bikes WELCOME! Trophies, door prizes, and food at end of the ride.  For info: Wes 610-286-0126, Fred 215-234-8611 or Dave at 800-698-8946; or www.pagospelriders.com; www.pagospelriders.com/>

August 11: Bach Dor Café's BBQ. Good times, Music and food. On Route 6 in Chaplin, CT. 860-455-9517

August 11: 1st Annual Road to A Cure Run for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, food, refreshments, entertainment and prizes for details call 203-248-1880, www.jdrf.org, South Central, CT

August 11: Ocean State HOG Northfield Mtn. Run, meet at 9am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

August 11:12th Annual Poker Run for the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children by Easthampton HOG, meet at W. Springfield Elks Club Bike show, adult & kid's games, food, etc. West Springfield, MA; Diane  413- 527-1556

August 11: Merrimack Valley HOG Lobster Run. Grab the melted butter and get out here! Kelly's H-D, Billerica, MA, 978-663-6298

August 11: Breakfast Ride by Monroe ABATE, Breakfast 9-10:30am, ride 10:45am, Al Sigl Center, Several stops, family event bring the kids,  716- 234-0895  or www.abatenymonroe.org.

August 11: 18th Annual Larry Zimmerman Memorial Run by Blue Knights NY-5, to benefit C.O.P.S., Reg 10-noon, Imperial Cycle Sales, Rt. 130, Cheektowaga, NY, call   716- 684-2100

August 14: Moroney's Wednesday Evening Dinner Ride. The troops leaves 5-5:30pm, New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

August 17: The NESHA Run  New England Handicap Association-; by Merrimack Hog; Meet @ Kelly's 9am; Ride leaves for Mt. Sunapee @ 9:30am sharp; $12/person; Food & chair lift ride included: N. Billerica, MA; Connie  781- 275-8230

August 17: Bach Dor Cafe's BBQ.  This events seems like its every week,  Come out to Route 6 in Chaplin, CT 860-455-9517

August 17: Moroney's Bikini Bike Wash, $10 per wash and picture for charity. Free hot dogs, music, free dyno runs, New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

August 17: Membership Appreciation Party by Orleans County ABATE, starts 12noon, Mark Lockwood's house, 9985 Mountain Road, Middleport, NY, call  585- 735-7792

August 17: 5th Annual Rock 2002. by Conesus Lake Riders Motorcycle Club at Dansville Fish & Game Club, Gibson Road, Dansville, NY, $5/person, music by Lucky Number, burgers, 50/50 raffles, cash bar  no coolers or carry-in allowed-, Starts 5pm, camping on $5/person, Info Dick  716- 335-2084; Mel  716- 335-7962; Nick  716- 335-8432 or Karen  716- 335-8701

August 18: Ride for Kids. Presented by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Reg. 8-9:45am; Meet at the Wal-Mart Parking Lot; North Oxford, MA;  800- 253-6530

August 18: Bridgeport H-D Annual Show What You Ride Bike Show.  From 10-4pm, free admission, vendors, music, WPLR, Trophy's and door prizes; Stratford, CT, 203-380-2600

August 18: RPMC Reunion at Riders Cafe, 2627 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT.  Noon-? Food, live music, raffles, vendors. 203-753-2233.

August 18: Charter Oak M/C of Stamford's 38th year Anniversary Party; at the Clubhouse; Stamford, CT;  203- 327-8698

August 18: Motorcycle Hill Climbs.  Presented by Quaboag Riders MC. Starts at Noon; Monson, MA;  413- 267-4414

August 18: Pigroast by the New England Vikings M/C , from 12-4pm. At the PACC Hall on School St., Taunton, MA. Call 508-824-7772

August 18: Schoharie County ABATE Motorcycle Festival, vendors, food, drink, bike show, wet-t-shirt contest, tattoo show, slow race, etc. Central Bridge, NY. $25 til 6/20, $30 til 8/1, $35 at gate, $5 off to ABATE members call 518-868-9924 or 518-284-2782, [email protected]

August 18: Rat Pac M/C Annual Reunion & Clam Bake at Riders Cafe & Grill; 12 noon-?; Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT;  203- 753-4745

August 18: Cathy's Arena Annual Pig Roast from 2pm-close, Live music with Diamond Back, $20/ person all you can eat, 873 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT. Rain date 8/25. 860-296-1178

August 18: 6th Annual St. Jude Children's Hospital "Ride for Research" register from 10-12noon at Ocean State H.D.,ride to Bach Dor Café. Rt. 6 Chaplin, CT call 860-455-9517 or 401-789-5507

August 18: 2nd Annual CT United Ride. To benefit Firefighters & Police Unions & The United Way, registration starts 8am, at Northrop Grumman Parking lot in Norwalk, exit 17 off 95N & S, 60 mile police escorted ride starting in Norwalk threw Danbury to Bridgeport, Sea-Side Park Food, vendors, Celebrity guests and band, prizes. Call Fred  203- 852-5046 for info

August 18: MS Ride by TSI H.D.& Ellington HOG, Reg 9:30-11:00am, @ T.S.I. H-D, Ellington, CT, Benefits Greater Hartford MS Society. Call 860-644-0831 or [email protected]

August 18: 4th Annual Helmet Free Ride & Rodeo. by Oneida County ABATE, reg 11am, leave 11:30am sharp at Grossman's Bargain Outlet, Whitesboro, NY, ends at 13 Pines Motel, Old River Rd., Rome, NY. Room Reservations:  315—337-4930, $15pp/$25 couple, includes Ride, bike games, door prizes, food, music, 50/50 raffle, beverages, camping available, call   315—831-3205 or 942-3478 & ask for Butch.

August 18: Poags Hole Professional Motorcycle Hillclimb, Dansville, NY, gates open 9am, Racing starts at 1pm, $15/adm, kids 10 & under free, call  716- 335-9260 or www.poagshole.com.

August 18: Motorcycle & Snowmobile Dirt Drags, American Legion Post, Route 62 in Eden, NY. Gates open at noon, T.H.F. Productions  716- 822-3227.

August 18: The Rock Run Motorcycle Benefit for Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of  Cruelty to Animals, starts in Methuen, MA, to the Topsfield Fairgrounds for a Rodeo and music, Call  978- 689-9483

August 18: NESC Motocross Races.  At Middleboro, MA, races start at 11am, $10/person, call 508-866-9422.

August 21: Bike Cruise at Riders Cafe, 2627 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT  Rain date following Wed.- Food, music, trophies. 6:30-9:30pm. Riders Cafe: 203-753-2233, Frank Longo; 203-574-2245 or [email protected]

August 22-25: NY State Christian Motorcyclists Association Rally. In Red Hook, NY, Group & self guided tours, motorcycle games, ice cream runs, bike show, paddle/row boats, Ping-Pong, miniature golf, swimming, camping, canoeing, volleyball, basketball, C.M.A. Kurt & Sue Repsher  914- 255-6435 or CNY Sunrise Chapter Rick  315- 695-7118.

August 24: 3rd Annual Shelly Vogel Memorial Run. Register from 11-12 noon at The Crystal Lake Bar & Grill, Rt. 30, Ellington, CT, $20.00/person, to  Benefit The Shelly Vogel Scholarship Fund, call 860-684-1618      

August 24: Soul Seekers M/C Pigroast and Trophy Party. From 12noon till Whenever at The Highwood Café, 903 Dixwell Ave,Hamden,CT. Call 203-624-7430

August 24: The Saturday Evening Putt. Sponsored by Nassau County ABATE, reg 5-6pm, Custom Cycle Inc, $5/person Bellmore, NY, call   516- 616-3184

August 24: Cruising For A Cure 2002 Poker Run. Pay $10 admission, reg 10-noon, Hilton Exempt Club, Rt. 259 Hilton, NY, Benefits Sally Edelman and Harry Gardner Cancer Research Foundation, Errol Sheldon [email protected], 585-533-9181

August 24: 8th Annual Poker Run & Pig Roast.  In Phoenix, NY, register from 11-1pm at VFW Post at Bridge & Culvert Streets. All poker hands must be in by 5pm, $12/person for poker run & pig roast, $8/person just pig roast, 50/50 drawing, door prizes,  315- 689-7734  Bob- or 298-4676  Rob-

August 24-25: D & N Cycles Annual Open House. Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm. Food and drink provided, 473 West Main St. Meriden, CT, call Danny  203- 235-2047

August 24-25: Hometown Wheels Family Fun Festival, Car and Motorcycle Show. 10-5pm both days, at The Farmington Polo Grounds and Club Charity Ride to benefit Special Olympics of CT during festival. In  Farmington, CT.  More info? 866-IGA-WHEELS, www.hometownwheels.com

August 25: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles Series Pilgrim's Pride National Races, Free Town, MA 860-693-9111

August 25: Pigroast at Lantern Cafe. Enjoy the natural beauty of Ashely Falls, MA. Call  413- 229-0088.

August 25: Ride for St. Jude's Hospital. Multi-HOG; Leaves Ocean State H.D. at 10am to Bach Dor Cafe'; Warwick, RI;  401- 333-6979

August 25: Bach Dor Café's BBQ.  Out on Route 6 in Chaplin, CT 860-455-9517

August 25: Ride For Life. To benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, reg 10-11:30am at Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, CT, Food, music, prizes, park pass, rides, call LuAnn,  800-841-2828

August 25: 17th Annual Brit-Jam, K of C Hall in East Hartford, CT.   Bike show, music, food and beverage, vendors, Door prize is 1972 Triumph Daytona. $10/Adm. by British Iron Assoc. of CT – Bob 860-228-3776

August 25: Poker Run by Blue Knights CT-5 to benefit Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, call 203-255-6944

August 25: LOH Breast Cancer Benefit Run.  Blackstone Valley HOG; Reg. 9-11am @ Precision H.D.; Pawtucket, RI;  508- 761-9343

August 25: 2nd Annual Pop's Poker Run by The Nassau Wings M/C and Bob's Bikes to benefit Amyloid Research Fund, reg 9-10:30am at Bob's Bikes Music, food, raffles, door prizes, $15/rider, $20/rider & passenger. Call 516-825-2140, Lynbrook, NY

August 25: Motorcycle Hill Climbs by Quaboag Riders M/C. Starts at Noon; Monson, MA;  413- 267-4414

August 25: Sandy's Light House Bike Run. For The Warm Shelter Center. $10/bike, band and food, from 4-8pm Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, RI,  401- 596-1496

August 25: Pig Roast at  Stan's H-D, Batavia NY. Info: Stan's H-D  716- 343-9598.

August 25: Ride with  Zoar Valley Riders. Register from 10:30-noon at Gowanda H-D, Gowanda, NY,  716- 938-6721

August 25: Poker Run by Avon HOG, reg 10am, Rush Creekside Inn, Rush, NY, Food & Drink available, 50/50, raffles, door prizes, Benefits Childhood Cancer Asso. Call 585-533-9181

August 25: LOH Ocean State HOG Run, meet 10am, Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

August 25: Breast Cancer Run. Blackstone Valley HOG, 9:30-11:30, Precision H-D, Pawtucket, RI, 508-761-9342

August 25: Nelly's Kids Scholarship Slow Run.  Register from 9:30- 11am; $20/person; VFW; Route 1A in Ipswich, MA;  978- 388-3629

August 25: Bike Night at Danny's Drive-in. Weather permitting, 6:30-9pm, bike show, prizes, good food & fun, Rte 1, Stratford, CT, 203-378-6728

August 25: Easthampton HOG Charity Benefit. Pay $12 for Adult, $5 for Kids.  At the Elks Pavilion, W. Springfield, MA;  413- 527-1556

August 25: MS Ride. Sponsored by Ellington HOG Chap., Reg 10-11am  at Hot Leathers, South Windsor, Benefits Greater Hartford MS Society, 860-644-0831

August 25: 8th Annual Steve Cole Memorial Run.   Presented by Upland Riders; Register at 9am; Hanson, MA;  781- 826-8212

August 31: Labor Day Lunch Cookout by Sheldon's H-D, Auburn, MA. Call  508-721-9876

August 31-9/2: AMA District One Labor Day Weekend Road Rally. Location TBD. Paul W. Cote 978-388-3629.

September 1: Ocean State HOG Chapter Picnic. Meet at 11am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

September 1: MDA Ride for Life by Westport HOG. Register from 10am - 11:45am out at Seekonk Speedway; Rte 6; Seekonk, MA;  508- 823-5236

September 1: Get Lost Poker Run, North End Pub, 10 am, Rte 56, North Oxford, Ma, pre-registrations taken, 505-987-8669

September 2: 3rd Annual MDA Ride for Hope; Register from,. 8:30am - 9:30am at New London Motorcycle Sales Ride to Mohegan Sun; $25/Person;  For more info, Call 203- 985-4400

September 2: MDA Love Run by Cape Code HOG; Register at  11am at Eagles Hall; Buzzards Bay, MA;  508-771-4207  

September 2: 3rd Annual Labor Day Ride for the Homeless & Hungry, Vengeance Cycle, Syracuse NY, reg packets available at Vengeance Cycle, All proceeds will benefit the Inter-Religious Food Consortium & Rescue Mission of Syracuse.  Info:  315- 424-1216 Lawton or Elena

September 5: 10th Annual Women in the Wind Cruise Night. Meet at Billy's Old Fashion Ice Cream; Route 63 in Bethany, CT. Rain Date is 2nd Thursday of the month;  More info, 203- 393-3294.

September 6-8: Ocean State HOG Overnight Run to Lake George, meet at 10am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

September 7: Van's Fall Open House; From 9am-4pm.  Van's Harley Davidson, Gloversville, NY; Contact Jim or Paul at  800- 377-1563.

September 7: Mile National Dirt Track Races. Go your fastest at Vernon Downs Raceway in, Vernon, NY, call Van's H-D at  800- 377- 1563 or Dick's H.D. Rome, NY,  315-337-9160

September 7: Bach Dor Cafe's BBQ, Good times, Music and food. On Route 6 in Chaplin, CT. 860-455-9517

September 7: Emily's ride for Diabetes; Sheldon's H-D; Register from 9- 11am at Sheldon's; $10 per Rider gets  T-Shirt, Pin, Food; Auburn, MA;  508- 721-9876

September 7: Toy Run. Starts at Vinney's, Rt. 11. Maple View, NY at 11am, Oswego County ABATE  315- 676-5834 Noel or  315- 963-4858 George

September 7-8: 4th Annual Attica Memorial Ride starts 10am, ride from Albany NY to Batavia NY via Rt. 20. Destination is Days Inn Motel  716- 343-1440-. 9/8, meet in Days Inn parking lot 11AM SHARP for a ride to the Memorial Site at Attica Prison, Memorial Service and a picnic-style refreshments at the Village Park Pavilion.  Sponsored by Blue Knights Inc. Donations will be given to C.O.P.S.  Concerns of Police Survivors-.  Tony [email protected].

September 8:  Annual Poker Run. Randall Boys & Girls Club  AKA Ludlow Boys & Girls Club- Food, raffle, prizes. Begins at Randall Boys & Girls Club, Claudia's Way, Ludlow, MA. Registration 9-10:30am. Ride Duration approx 100 miles, ride ends at the Ludlow Fish & Game Club, Ludlow, MA. 413-583-2072

September 8: 6th Annual C.O.P.S. Kids Ride. University Ave, Westwood, MA. Exit 13 off Rte 128/95. Ends at Plymouth Airport. Police escorted, bbq, raffles, live music, memorial ceremony, field events. $10, reg. 9-11am, departure 11am. 508-746-0107.

September 8: AHRMA Nationals Northeast Regional Dirt Track Series  tentative-. Trail-Way Speedway, Hanover, PA. Info: Nick Taylor, 410-363-1677, [email protected]

September 8: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles Series, Barnes Way Memorial Races in West Glocester, RI 860-693-9111

September 8: Annual Bike Show at The Pavillion, on the Beach, Old Lyme, CT, 860-434-8405

September 8: Annual Toy & Canned Food Run, sponsored by Littleton HOG, at Littleton Harley-Davidson, Littleton, NH. Alice Gardner. 603-444-1300

September 8: Paul Borko Memorial Poker Run by Blue Knights of NY, Chapter XI.  Sign-up 8:30 - 11am; $12/person; Woodbourne, NY  845- 292-8426, 482-9983

September 8: Charity Ride by Gospel Riders At Harleysville Motorcycle Comp. 10:30am-1:30pm; Sign-up Fred  215- 234-8611; New Berlinville, PA

September 8: Pigroast at Lantern Cafe; Ashely Falls, MA;  413- 229-0088.

September 8: March of Dimes Bikers for Babies Run; Leaves from Middletown VFW; Middletown, CT;  860- 290-5440

September 8: Quaboag Riders M/C Joe Bolaske Memorial Run; Meet at Club Grounds between 7am - 9am; Food & Fun; Monson, MA;  413- 267-4414.

September 8: 9th Annual "Papa Duck" Memorial Run for Veterans. register from 8:30-11am. $10/person, to benefit institutionalized/hospitalized veterans. Meet at American Legion Post 222, Norton, MA. Sponsored by the Ruptured Ducks M/C, 781-695-9358

September 8: Bach Dor Café's BBQ, Good times, Music and food. On Route 6 in Chaplin, CT. 860-455-9517

September 8: COG's Mike's Surprise Ride Part 2,  Ask where Part one was before it  leaves Marcus Dairy at 10am. Be ready to ride; ends at a place to eat, Danbury, CT, contact Mike at [email protected], www.concours.org

September 8: Emily's ride for Diabetes; Sheldon's H.D.; Register.10-12noon @ Sheldon's; $10/Rider; Includes T-Shirt, Pin, Food;Auburn, MA;  508- 721-9876

September 8: LOH Poker Run. Cape Cod HOG, Eagles Hall, Buzzards Bay, MA. Reg 9-11am , Cathy, 508-998-8366

September 8: Cruise for a Cure. Chelmsford High School Chelmsford, MA. 9-10am, 800-757-0203

September 8: 6th Annual Cops & Kids Ride by Blue Knights, MA-13 for Police Survivors Concerns, reg 9-11am at Railroad Station exit 13 off rte 128/95. $10/donation, music, BBQ, fun, Westwood, MA, call  508- 746-0107

September 8: Annual Motorcycle Show at Queens County Farm Museum, 11-4pm, games, music, tours, hayrides. Floral Park, NY, call  718- 347-3276

September 8: NESC Motocross Races at Middleboro, MA, races at 11am, $10/person, call 508-866-9422

September 8: Ride in Bike Show & Swap Meet, Hamlin,  NY,  VFW. Vendors, food, DJ, $3/member, $4/non-members Monroe Chapter ABATE  716- 234-0895, www.abateny-monroe.org.

September 8: Poker Run, ABATE OF Eastern Suffolk, Riverhead Elks Lodge, Rt. 25, Riverhead NY, best hand  $150 for 1st $100 for 2nd & $50 for 3rd. BBQ, door prizes, music, bike games, sodas, 50/50 raffle, $10/ABATE member, $15/non-member, call 631-924-1053, www.vansonleathers.com

September 12-15: Vanson Leathers Weekend of Champions Famous Racers; Special Sales; Great Jackets! In Fall River, MA;  508- 678-2000 www.vansonleathers.com

September 13-15: Catskill Mountain Thunder Run at The Blackthorn Resort, East Durham, NY, www.blackthorne-resort.com or call 518-634-2541  

September 14: Canton Cycles Super Saturdays of September #1.  BMW Day. 12 miles west of Hartford on Route 44 in Canton, CT. 860-693-6339.

September 14: AHRMA Nationals Northeast Regional Dirt Track Series  tentative-. Pagoda MC, Birdsboro, PA. Info: Nick Taylor, 410-363-1677, [email protected]

September 14: CT State HOG Rally; Moose Meadow Campgrounds in Willington, CT; Dan  860- 445-9745

September 14: Gathering of the Tribes; Custom Bike Show and Swap Meet, 11am-6:30pm; Mt. Holly, NJ; Gospel Riders; Fred @  215- 234-8611

September 14: NESC Motocross Races at Central Cycle Club; Central Village, CT; Dennis  860- 774-3080

September 14: Road Dawgs M/C Poker Run 2002, registration starts 10:30am, ride starts at 12noon, Champs Tavern, BBQ to follow, Music, food, awards, $25/person, $10/passenger, includes T-shirt and all, Hastings, NY, 315-788-7140

September 14: Paul Borko Memorial Poker Run by Blue Knights of NY Chapter XI. Reg  8:30-11am, $12/per, Woodbourne, NY,  845- 292-8426, 482-9983

September 14: NEMA Motocross, Southwick, MA; by MX 338;  413- 786-3221

September 14:  National Open House at Boston H-D/Buell.  In Everett, MA. Call for more info. 877-Harley-1, www.BostonHarley.com

September 15: Run with 81, leaves Wholeshots Motorcycle Shop in West Haven at 11am, To Bishop Hall for BBQ, West Haven, CT, 203-387-2189

September 15: Libby's Motoworld Annual Poker Run to benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, reg 9-11am, ride followed by picnic, $20/two,$12/one, New Haven, CT, 203-772-1112

September 15: Poker Run & Chicken Bake Hosted by ABATE of Orange County, register from  9-11am at the Moose Lodge in Wurtsboro, NY. Rain or shine, bike show, games, door prizes, raffle, $15 per person, call 845-343-1700 or 845-343-3313  

September 15: Ocean State HOG Budweiser Brewery Run, meet at 10am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

September 15: 13th Annual Billy Rose Toy Run Hosted by Blue Knights IX; Meet at 10am at Hanover Mall; Plymouth, MA;  508- 866-0053

September 15: Hearts and Hands Benefit Ride, register from 11- noon Fort Rodman, New Bedford, Ma, 508-991-5433

September 15: Motocross Racing, hosted by Island Motocross of New York, Inc., Racing starts at 10:30am at Long Island Cycle Park, Yaphank, NY, call  631- 924-2399

September 15: 11th Annual Toys For Tots Run by ABATE of Buffalo/Erie County, reg 11am, Southgate Plaza, Rts. 16 & 277, West Seneca NY, Info:   716- 549-4599,  716- 834-2297 or  716- 627-6715

September 15: Motorcycle & Snowmobile Dirt Drags, American Legion Post, Rt. 62, Eden NY, Gates open at noon, $5/adm, food & beer available.Also destination of ABATE Toys For Tots Run – bring a toy, T.H.F. Productions  716- 822-3227

September 15: Foliage Ride by Chai Riders M/C, reg 9-11am, Holiday Inn, Washington Avenue, Kingston NY$18/person, Benefits Ulster County Jewish Federation. Info: Chai Riders MC  845- 338-8131 or [email protected]

September 15: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles Series Stateline Races, Hoosick, NY 860-693-9111

September 15: NETRA Championship Enduro Series King Philip National Races, Wrentham, MA 860-693-9111

September 15: Portland Swap & Rock by Odyessey Productions at Portland Fairgrounds; Route 17A; Portland, CT;  607- 863-4295

September 15: Worcester HOG Fall Poker Run; Reg. 10am - 11am at Sheldon's H.D.; $10/Rider; Food; Auburn, MA;  508- 721-9876

September 15: 12th Annual Toy Run by Blue Knights IX; Meet 10am @ Hanover Mall; Plymouth, MA;  508- 866-0053

September 15: Alli's Ride, AMA Sanctioned; $20/Ride; Leaves noon sharp from U.S. Made Leather; Rte 114; Middleton, MA;  781- 944-5325

September 15: Bike Cruise Nite  at Riders Cafe & Grill Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 6-9pm, 203-753-4745

September 15: 12th Annual Free Beef and Pig Roast at The Bach Dor Cafe. Rt. 6 Chaplin, CT 860-455-9517

September 15: Bike Night at Danny's Drive-in. weather permitting, 6:30-9:00pm,bike show, prizes, good food & fun, Rte 1, Stratford, CT, 203-378-6728

September 18: Bike Cruise at Riders Cafe, 2627 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT  Rain date following Wed.- Food, music, trophies. 6:30-9:30pm. 203-753-2233.

September 18:  Moroney's Wednesday Evening Dinner Ride, leaves 5-5:30pm, New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

September 21: Canton Cycles Super Saturdays of September #2 BMW Day. 12 miles west of Hartford on Rte 44 in Canton, CT. 860-693-6339.

September 21: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Motocross Races, Brimfield, MA 860-693-9111

September 21: NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Willie Phelan Memorial Races, Brimfield, MA 860-693-9111

September 21: New England Dirt Track Series, Winchendon Kiwanis O'Neil's Kids Bike Giveaway. Races 1 p.m. Wachusett Valley Riders Club Rt. 12 Winchendon MA  978- 874-1732. sidewayspromo.com AMA Sanctioned

September 21: 15th Annual Carnival Run, Blue Knights CT-VI; reg 9:30-11am, Yamaha/Kawasaki of Putnam $12 adm, call Bill 860-935-9006

September 21: Northeast Regional MX Series. Thunder Ridge, Edmeston, NY. Info: Ed  vintage-, 570-696-4838, [email protected]; Gordy  Post-Vintage-, 315-673-1971, [email protected]; www.pro-flo.com/ proflo_sponsors_ahrma_northeast_vintage_mx.htm

September 21: Thompson Fire Dept. BBQ Run by Sheldon's H-D, Auburn, MA;  508- 721-9876

September 21: Food and Pantry Run by Southern Tier Chapter ABATE, leaves Rolling Bones Motorcycle Shop, Old Front St., Binghamton, NY, at 10am, $10 & 2 canned good per person, buffet, prize for best hand, raffle and music, 140 mile run through scenic Cayuga and Seneca Lake area.  607- 687-1942

September 21: WOW Annual Pat Barrett Memorial Run, info Lynn Pinkerton:  978- 597-5165, e-mail: [email protected].   

September 21-22: 3rd Annual Bikers For Bones Swapmeet, Sat 11-9pm, Sun 11-5pm, NYS Fairgrounds, Empire Expo Center, Syracuse NY, auction, raffles, ride-in bike show, vendors, live bands, benefits Arthritis Foundation of Central NY. Info:  315- 455-8553 or  800- 870-1771

September 21-22: 9th Annual Fall Foliage Toy Run & Music Fest by Wyoming County HOG for Wyoming County needy children, reg11-Noon, at Buffalo Hill Village, Rt. 20A, Varysberg NY, Info  716- 535-7900 or  716- 668-8565

September 22: 2nd Annual Food Drive by Dawn's Getaway Café, for local Food Shelter, bring non-perishable food items, Torrington, CT, 860-626-0045

September 22: Cooky Jr.'s 4th Annual Bikers for Babies; Leaves Chasers  formerly Comeback Lounge- in Bristol @ 12 noon to CT Childrens Hospital then back toChasers for party; Donations Welcome; Call Paul @  860- 584-9464

September 22: Red Knights MA IV Scavenger Run  11am Spencer MA  508-867-5756

September 22: Ocean State HOG Run to N.E. Air Museum, meet at 9am, Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

September 22: Charity Poker Run, Rally and Pigroast by O.C. Hog and Lower Hudson Valley EPA. To benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sign-up 9-12noon At Moroneys H.D. Newburgh, N.Y., $20/person/hand, music, food, Bike show, vendors, prizes; Call Jay 845-744-8179 or 914-243-5264 www.OCNYHOG.com

September 22: Toy Run by New England Vikings M/C, Reg 9:30-12noon At Walmart  Rte 44, Raynham, MA, 508-824-7772

September 22: The Come Back Poker Run to benefit Food Bank of Western Mass. Sign-in 9-11am, at Tibby's H.D. Springfield, MA. Ends at Polish American Citizens Club, South Hadley, MA, $15/person, buffet, music, 50/50, prizes, raffles, info  413- 593-6113,  413- 796-7379,  413- 781-0785

September 22: Toy Run by ABATE of Orleans County, reg 11am, at Ames Parking Lot,  Rt. 31-, Medina NY, Info:  585- 798-1302

September 22: Keene Fall MC Swap Meet, Cheshire Fairgrounds, Rte 12, Swanzey, NH. 603-352-1836.22: Keene Fall MC Swap Meet, Cheshire Fairgrounds, Rte 12, Swanzey, NH. 603-352-1836

September 22: 16th Annual Carnival Run. Yamaha-Kawasaki of Putnam. US 44, 1/2 mile west of I395, exit 97. Registration 9:30-11am, $12. 860-923-2188.

September 22: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles Series Hard Knox Races, Westfield, MA 860-693-9111

September 22: Pigroast  Autumn in New England at The Lantern Cafe; Ashely Falls, MA;  413- 229-0088.

September 22: LOH Poker Run. Boston, HOG; Reg. 9am - 11am @ H-D/Buell of Boston; $10/Rider; Everett, MA;  781- 245-5023

September 22: Charity Poker Run, Rally and Pigroast by O.C. Hog and Lower Hudson Valley EPA. To benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sign-up 9-12noon At Moroneys H.D. Newburgh, NY, $20/person/hand, music, food. Bike show, vendors, prizes; Call Jay 845-744-8179 or 914-243-5264 www.OCNYHOG.com

September 22: Vintage Motorcycle Road Run.  Biker Boutique and Cafe, RT 18/28, Bridgewater, MA. 10am ride to Cranberry Flywheelers Antique Engine. Meet at Edaville Railroad. Call 508-279-2700 for info.

September 28: Canton Cycles Super Saturdays of September #3 BMW Day.  The anticipation builds! 12 miles west of Hartford on Rte 44 in Canton, CT. 860-693-6339.

September 28: NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Boneyard II Races, Meriden, CT 860-693-9111

September 28: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Races.  In Meriden, CT, 860-693-9111

September 28: LOH Poker Run, Cape Cod HOG, Eagles Hall, Buzzards Bay, MA. 9-11am. 508-771-4207

September 28: New England Hill Climb Competition, Greenfield, MA, NEHA Points Tour. 12 noon, $8 at the gate, $10 riders entry. John Musshorn, 860-289-9428, http://member.aol.com/neha2711/start

September 28: Annual Fall Foliage & Toy Run by Oneida County ABATE, register at 11am, Hotel Moore, Barneveld NY.  Bring a toy or $5, benefits Welcome Hall Rescue Mission, Rome NY,  315- 942-3478 or  315- 831-3205

September 28-29: Tattoo Convention & Extravaganza, Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, NY, $10/person, world class tattooing & piercing, body jewelry sales & distributors, tattoo manufactures, tattoo & flash competition, tattoo seminars, special guest appearances, vendors, bands, wet t-shirt contest, full bar, food & more.  Call B.A.D. Promotions  315- 724-4234  Kyle or  518- 235-3297  Jesse,

September 29: 1st Annual Sowride 2002 Poker Run To benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Boston. Promoted by Sowrides.com.  Location: Barnstable County Fair Grounds, Route 151, East Falmouth, MA. Poker Run, Bike Show, Live Entertainment, Food and Motorcycle/Accessories Vendors, and Raffles. Free Event T-shirt to the first 100 entries. Cost: $20. Start time: 8:30-11am  sharp-. Trophies and Prizes for three places.  Entry fee $10.  www.sowrides.com/sowride2002main.html

September 29: Charter Oak M/C of Danbury 2nd Annual Oaktoberfest, Held at the clubhouse, Danbury, CT. 203-327-8698

September 29: NETRA Turkey Run Series Triple B Races, New Boston, MA  860- 693-9111

September 29: Toy Run  Sacandaga HOG-; Reg. 9am - 12pm;  toy + $10.00-; Van's Harley Davidson; Gloversville, NY; Contact Jim or Paul at  800- 377-1563.

September 29: Pigroast at Knuckleheads Café, 1pm-whenever, $10/all you can eat, drink specials Live Band, raffles, Moodus, CT, call, 860-873-9702

September 29: NESC Last Chance Motocross Races at Central Cycle Club, Central Village, CT; John 860-546-6202

September 29: 12th Annual British Motorcycle Show & Swapmeet, Auburn Sportsmans Club. Starts at 10am,$5 adm, kids under12 free, rain or shine, 50/50 raffle, vendors, door prizes, field events Auburn, MA, 508-835-2183

September 29: Toy Run  Sacandaga HOG-; Reg. 9am - 12pm;  toy + $10.00-; Van's Harley Davidson; Gloversville, NY; Contact Jim or Paul at  800- 377-1563.

September 29: Ocean State HOG Yankee Run, meet at10am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

September 29: Motorcycle Hill Climbs. hosted by Quaboag Riders M/C; Starts at Noon; Monson, MA;  413- 267-4414.

October 3: 10th Annual Women in the Wind Cruise Night; Billy's Old Fashion Ice Cream; Rte. 63; Bethany, CT; Rain Date is 2nd Thursday of the month; (203) 393-3294

October 3: VNV M/C 16th Anniversary Party; East Hartford Knights of Columbus Hall; 1pm- whenever Food, Vendors, Games, Huge Raffle, Live Band, Rodeo; (203) 775-5539.

October 5: Annual Toy Run. by Monroe Chapter ABATE, benefit Toys for Tots Ride and party to follow $10 or toy Meet at D'Andrea's, Party at O'Loughlin's, Rochester, NY. (716) 234-0895 www.abatenymonroe.org.

October 5: Fall Foliage Run by ABATE of Orleans County, leaves 9am, Tom & Jeanne's Restaurant, (Rt. 31) Medina, NY, rain date 10/12, call (585) 798-1302

October 5: End of Season Run. Say it isn't so! Hosted by Oswego County ABATE, starts at Tierra Lanes, Rt. 3, Mexico, NY, Info: (315) 676-5834 Noel or (315) 963-4858 George

October 5: Ocean State HOG Breast Cancer Benefit Poker Run; Reg. 10am-12noon at Ocean State H-D; Warwick, RI; (508) 674-7204

October 6: 11th Annual Theresa M. Ryan Memorial Toy Run. Staging 10am-12noon at the Hanover Mall. Exit 13 off Rte 3 at Rte 53. Police escorted thru scenic South Shore area. $10 or new toy. All donations benefit Salvation Army. Refreshments available. 508-668-5687.

October 6: Northeast Regional MX Series. Run for the gold at Evansville Raceway, Berwick, PA. Info: Ed (vintage), 570-696-4838, [email protected]; Gordy (Post-Vintage), 315-673-1971, [email protected]; www.pro-flo.com/ proflo_sponsors_ahrma_northeast_vintage_mx.htm

October 6: Blue Knights Fall Foliage Run. American Legion Post, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn, MA. Rain or shine, buffet, door prizes, trophies, 2 or 4 wheels. 9-11am sign up. Be back by 3pm sharp. All welcome. $15/person, $25/couple. 508-832-2769 or 978-632-4998.

October 6: Super Sunday at Marcus Dairy. Fall Finale from 8am -4pm; Rain or Shine. The Biggest one day event in all the region. Get your milk or whatever you need for your bike. Proudly sponsored By The HAYMOND Law Firm. New events for 2002! This event is not to be missed.  Danbury, CT; 203-748-5611 x338

October 6: Bike Cruise Nite at Riders Cafe & Grill Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 6-9pm. 203-753-4745

October 6: 13th Annual Flea Market, Singletary Rod & Gun Club starts at 10am, $5 adm, kids free, food, music, bike show. rain or shine Oxford, MA. 413-243-9738

October 6: NETRA Turkey Run Series Tri-State Extreme Fun Races, Winchendon, MA 860-693-9111

October 6: Apple Pie Festival Ride Hosted by Sheldon's H-D, Auburn, MA; (508) 721-9876

October 6: Fall Foliage Run by Blue Knights MA-11, at American Legion Post, reg 9-11am, $15/single, $25/couple, Buffet, door prizes, trophies, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn, MA, 508-832-2769 or 978-632-4998,

October 6: Ocean State HOG Clyde Cider Mill Run, Everyone should meet at10am at Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

October 6: BMW Promo and Open House at Greater Boston Motorsports, BBQ, ride in, prizes, sales, Arlington, MA, call 781-648-1300

October 6: Lacy Packer Toys for Tots Run, Hosted by the MMA. Register from 9:30am - 11:30am at Hanscomb AF Base in Bedford, MA.  Beuatiful roads, great cause. (800) 4321-MMA or (978) 388-3629

October 6: Annual Chili-Dice Run. Hosted by Springville Travelers, reg 10-noon, Clubhouse, Springville, NY,(716) 592-3199

October 6: Bike Blessing (Barucha) Chai Riders M/C, sign-in 9-11am at Town of Islip Hidden Pond Park, Hauppauge, Long Island NY, $15/rider, $10/passenger or BBQ only, benefits Temple Beth Chai Men's Club. (631) 499-0971 or [email protected]

October 6: Biketoberfest 2002 Annual Helmet Free Ride Hosted by The ABATE PAC in collaboration with ABATE of Eastern Suffolk, Maples, Manorville, NY,   All funds go to help fund the ABATE PAC.  $10/ABATE member $15/non-members,includes, food, music, bike games & door prizes,50/50 raffle, call 631-924-1053

October 6: NETRA Championship Hare Scrambles Series WoodoCross Races, Sterling, CT 860-693-9111

October 6: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Races. Rev up in Sterling, CT, 860-693-9111

October 6: New London Motorcycle Club Poker Run. Register from 10am - 12noon at New London County M/C Sales; Route 184; Groton, CT; (860) 848-3341

October 12: 6th Annual Moto Guzzi New England Day. At Marsh Motorcycle, 36 North Rd, Route140, exit 45 off I-91, E. Windsor, CT. 10am-3pm. Refreshments, door prizes, all riders invited. 860-623-7795.

October 12: NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Mohawk Races New Ashford, MA, 860-693-9111

October 12: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Races. Rev up in New Ashford, MA, 860-693-9111

October 12: Breast Cancer Awareness Run by Free Spirit LHR & Mikes Bike Dynamics. Meet at Dawn's Getaway Café by 12noon ride to The Lantern Café, $10/person, live music, food, raffle, Torrington, CT, call Connie 860-496-1651 for info

October 12: Annual Party LAMA. From 6pm-midnight at The Waterfront, Holyoke, Ma, 413-204-6205

October 12: 13th Annual Fall Fun Run by ABATE of Buffalo/Erie County, reg 11:30-noon, Chestnut Ridge Park Orchard Park NY, call (716) 549-4599

October 12: Mystery Run by Oneida County ABATE, sign-up 11am, Hotel Moore, Barneveld NY, (315) 942-3478

October 13: NETRA Turkey Run Series Pachaug Rock Ride, Central Village, CT 860-693-9111

13: NETRA Championship Enduro Series Rocky Mountain Races, Alton, NH, 860-693-9111

13: Fall Foliage Run by Merrimack Hog, meet at Kelly's H.D. at 9am, junction rte3A and 129, North Billerica, MA. 978-256-7914

13: Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Hill Climbs N.E. Championship. King Ave in Monson, MA.Racing starts at 12noon, Monson, MA. Info: Mark Pery, 413-267-4414 or 413-883-2519.

13: Fall Foliage/Apple Pie Church-on-the-Run. At the Junction of Routes 9 and 10 & 101 in Keene, NH. Register 12:30pm; (630) 352-2616

October 13: Bike Cruise Nite At Riders Cafe & Grill Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 6-9pm 203-753-4745

October 13: CMRA Toy Run, meet at Bushnell Park, downtown Hartford by 12:30pm. Leave for East Hartford Elks Club at 1pm sharp.Bring new unwrapped toy. Vendors, food, music. 860-582-6148

October 13: Fall Foliage Run. Blue Knights Chapter 11, American Legion Post 88, Bancroft St Auburn, MA 01501. 508-832-2769 and 978-632-4998 Guy f. Guerry/Richard Perrier

October 13: Hill Climb sponsored by Ridge Runner Promotions District 1 Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb. Canaan, NH, Bungee Ave, Rte 118. $10am, $8/under 12 free. Shawn Farnsworth. 603-298-8642, e-mail: [email protected]

October 13: Vermont Apple Pie Run; Reg. 9a-10am at Sheldon's H-D; Auburn, MA; (508) 721-9876

October 13: Bear Levallee Memorial Ride. Westport HOG; Rte. 6; Dartmouth, MA; (508) 998-8525

October 13: 3rd Annual Toy Run by Dawn's Getaway Café & Viet Nam Vets M/C, reg 11am. Bring unwrapped toy of $10 value, leave at 1pm sharp! 24 Winsted Rd, Torrington, CT, 860-626-0045

October 13: 4th Annual Pre-Toy Run Breakfast by The Daggers at their place behind Ten Pin Bowling Alley, starts at 8:30am, donations accepted for charity. Call Wayno (860) 282-7225, South Windsor, CT

October 13: 11th Annual Theresea M. Ryan Memorial Toy Run by Blue Knights MA-13. Reg 10-12noon, exit 13 off rte 3 at rte 53, Hanover Mall. $5 or new toy, Plymouth, MA; (508) 668-5687

October 13: Ocean State HOG Quabbin Reservoir & Wauchuset Mtn.Run, meet at 9am, Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

October 13: NESC Motocross Races at Middleboro, MA. Start up races at 11am, $10/person, call 508-866-9422

October 13: 17h Annual Motorcycle Turkey Trot & Auction, NO ENTRY FEE, leaves at Noon, Imperial Cycle Sales, 3640 Broadway (Route 130), Cheektowaga, NY. Info: Regent Riders (716) 684-2100

October 13: Blue Knights XIII Toy Run. Meet at 12noon at the Hanover Mall in Plymouth, MA; (781) 582-2545

October 13: 9th Annual Larz Anderson Classic European Motorcycle Day. at Museum of Transportation; 9am-4pm; Brookline, MA; (508) 528-7875; $5 Adults

October 13: Toys for Tots Run, MMA; Register from 9:30-11:30am at Hanscomb AF Base; Bedford, MA; (800) 4321-MMA or (781) 944-5325 or (978) 388-3629

October 16: Bike Cruise Night at Riders Café & Grill Thomaston Ave., to benefit BSA Bike show, trophies, music, food, rain date is following Wednesday, Waterbury, CT. 6:30-9:30pm, 203-753-2233

October 16: Moroney's Wednesday Evening Dinner Ride. Leaves 5-5:30pm meet in New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

October 18-20: CT Bike Week. Fall Foliage Rally.  In Beautiful Torrington, CT.  Come out and see Ed Buley's visionary event.  Vendors bands and much more as the town opens its heart to this event.  The Main Street Bike show on Sunday is not to be missed!  The HAYMOND Law Firm is a Proud Sponsor of this event! For more info, call 860-738-4026 www.bikeweeks.com.

October 19: Fall Foliage Run by Nassau County ABATE of NY, reg 11-12:30pm, Bob's Bike's, Lynbrook, NY, (516) 616-3184 or http://clix.to/nassauabate

October 19: Goat Brothers Swap Meet and Bike Show. Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. 10am-6pm, admission $5/under 12 free. For more info, call 518-583-3398 or www.goatbrothers.com.

October 19: Halloween Party with Charter Oak M/C; at the Clubhouse; Stamford, CT; (203) 327-8698

October 19: Merrimack Hog Halloween Riddle Run. Sign up at Kelly's H-D. 9-10am; Dance after the Run; $10/person; N. Billerica, MA; Diane (978) 256-7914

October 20: Quaboag Riders Fall Foliage Ride. meet at the Club grounds. Call 413-267-4414 for details, Monson, MA

October 20: Dawn's Getaway Cafe's Halloween Party.  On Winsted Rd, Torrington, CT 860-626-0045

October 20: Cape Cod HOG Halloween Party. 7pm at Eagles Hall; Buzzards Bay, MA; (508) 771-4207

October 20: Circus of Dirt, Speedway Racing. TT and Short Track Races, XR 100 New England Championship, Adult 50's Races. 1pm. Wachusett Valley Riders Club Rt. 12 Winchendon MA. (978) 874-1732 sidewayspromo.com AMA Sanctioned

October 20: Fall Open House at Branchville Motors, Ridgefield, CT; (203) 544-7900

October 20: NETRA Championship Enduro Series Cockaponset Races, Deep River, CT 860-693-9111

October 20: 2nd Annual Halloween Hell Run, Marcus Dairy to Red Dog Saloon, All Bikes Welcome, $20.00/Rider, $10.00/Passenger, Sign up 9 a.m. to benefit MDA, Vinny 203-384-0861; 203-526-0976

October 20: Fall Foliage Motorcycle Ride. Quaboag Riders MC Club. King Ave, Monson, MA. Info: Mark Pery, 413-267-4414 or 413-883-2519

October 20: Blackstone Valley HOG Toy Run.  Register from 10-11am at Precision H-D, Pawtucket, RI; (508) 384-3967

October 20: LOH Cemetery Trivia Ride. Seacoast HOG; Meet 10am at Seacoast H-D; North Hampton, MA; (978) 521-0098

October 20: South Shore HOG Halloween Costume Run.  Register from 10-11am at Monty's H-D; West Bridgewater, MA; (508) 384-8474

October 20: Bike Night at Danny's Drive-in, weather permitting, 6:30-9pm,bike show, prizes, good food & fun, Rte 1, Stratford, CT, 203-378-6728

October 20: CT Valley Riders Fall Bash. Party from 7-12midnight, food, music, beer, full cash bar, $20/donation, at the German Club, Barlow St, in Bristol, CT, [email protected]

October 20: Tim Jackson Memorial Run for Homeless Vets, register 10-11am, $10/Rider. Meet at Sheldon's H-D in Auburn, MA. Pins will be given out. (508) 721-9876

October 20: Ocean State HOG RIMA Toy Run. Every one should meet at10am in front of Ocean State H-D, Warwick, RI, 401-789-5507 or 401-334-4254

October 25: Halloween Party by Nassau County ABATE of NY,  From 8pm-2am in Apple Grove Inn, Medina, NY (585) 798-1302 (Fran)

October 26: Daylight Savings Time Ends Morning Breakfast at Sheldon's H-D.  These guy use any excuse to ride and party! But I love it! Auburn, MA; (508) 721-9876

October 26: New England Vikings M.C. Halloween Party. From 6-12midnight.  At American Legion Post 405 in  Raynham, MA, $12/person. Call for Advance tickets, 508-824-7772

October 26: Forbidden M/C & Dawn's Getaway presents 2nd Annual Toy Run.  Leave Dawn's at Noon. $10 Donation and bring an unwrapped toy; Torrington, CT; (860) 626-0045

October 26: Van's Halloween Party. 9am-2pm; Van's Harley Davidson; Gloversville, NY; Contact Jim or Paul at (800) 377-1563.

October 26: 11th Annual Spanish Motorcycle Trail Ride. Really cool event in Cropseyville, NY; (518) 279-4292

October 27: Stafford Springs Fall Swap Meet; 7am - 4pm; Rain or Shine; Stafford Speedway on  Route 140; $5 Adm; $25 Vendors; Music by Ron Jones; Stafford Springs, CT; Ray (860) 875-7768

October 27: Turkey Run VII; Hosted by Hartford Hog; Meet at Hartford Gengris  H/D at 10am in Hartford, CT; (860) 244-2213

October 27: Turkey Ride by Brunswick HOG, Troy, NY, call 518-279-9403

October 27: Blackstone Valley HOG Toy Run. Register from 9am - 11am at Precision H.D., Pawtucket, RI; (508) 761-9342

October 27: South Shore HOG Halloween Costume Run. You can register from10-11am at Monty's H-D, West Bridgewater, MA, (508) 384-8474

October 27: 14th Annual Witch Hunt Ride. Goes to Salem, MA, ride leaves at 3pm sharp! McCarthy won't be there! Boston H-D/Buell, Everett, MA, 617-389-8888.

October 27: NESC Motocross Races at Middleboro, MA, races at 11am, $10/person, call 508-866-9422

October 28: "Clean Out The Barn" Day. Used and old parts for sale. Canton Cycles, on Rte 44 in Canton, CT. 860-693-6339.

October 31: Canton Cycles Halloween Party all day from 9:30-7pm, Trick or Treat Candies, Canton, CT.  Call Dave 860-693-4906

November 1:  HOG. Meeting  At 10:00am in the Eagles Hall. Buzzards Bay, MA.  508- 771-4207

November 1: Halloween Party at Knuckleheads Café, $3 cover, food, drink specials, Live Band, raffles, Moodus, CT, call, 860-873-9702

November 2: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Races Somers, CT, 860-693-9111

November 2: AHRMA Nationals Western Regional Trials Series. PITS Property. Info: Mike Fenner, 91-967-0262, [email protected], www.softcom.net/users/fenner

November 2: NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Haunted Races, Somers, CT, 860-693-9111

November 2: Breast Cancer Research Party by Boston HOG. 7am - 11pm, Boston H.D./Buell. Everett, MA.  617- 389-8888

November 2: Moroney's High Mileage Contest Ends, ride your bike in to check miles, New Windsor, NY, 845-564-5400

November 2: Red Emeralds MC 38th Annual Fall Bash, Adam Heights Men's Club, Quincy, MA, www.redemeralds-mc.com

November 2: Blue Knights, MA XIII and South Shore HOG COPS & HOGGERS 2002 Biker Bash. Sons of Italy Hall,  Rockland, MA. 7pm cocktails, 8pm dinner. All you can eat buffet. Live bands, raffles, dancing. $15. 781-878-4877.

November 2: Halloween Party. site TBA.  Info: Oneida County ABATE  315- 942-3478

November 3: NETRA Championship Enduro Series Black & Blue Races, W. Stafford, CT 860-693-9111

November 3: 22nd Annual Gift Run. Start at Waterford Speedbowl at 1pm. to Camp Harkness, New London, CT.  860- 445-9745 or  860- 443-1095

November 3: Chris Weatherbee Memorial Toy Run by Cape Cod HOG. Meet 10:00am at Eagles Hall. Buzzards Bay, MA.  508- 771-4207

November 9: Vets Run by Oneida County ABATE, register at 11am, Hotel Moore, Barneveld, NY,  315- 942-3478

November 10: NETRA Turkey Run Series King Philip Rockywoods Races, Taunton, MA 860-693-9111

November 10: NETRA Nervous Novice/Parent-Child Races. Winchendon, MA, 860-693-9111

November 10: NETRA Championship Jr. Enduro Series Jack Frost Races, Winchendon, MA, 860-693-9111

November 10: Toy run, Brunswick H-D, HOG, Troy, NY. Ride to US Marine Reserve, facility is planned. Ride starts 12 noon. Admission 1 toy. All welcome. Info: 518-279-1145 or 518-279-9403

November 10: St. Mary's Food & Toy Run by ABATE of Eastern Suffolk County, Hampton Bays, L.I. Charitable donation of food and/or an unwrapped toy is required, buffet will be served at St., Mary's by the parishioners, After meet at Gilligan's for refreshments and a buffet, call 631-924-1053

November 17: Nordic Lords Brotherhood Pre-Turkey Day Party. with Diamond Back, Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill, noon-?,  $10/per, raffles, food and drink, Southwick, MA, call 860-644-3468

November 17: 2nd Annual Food Drive/Ride by Nassau County ABATE of NY, reg noon- 1:30pm, at Jugs & Strokers, Sunrise Highway, Merrick NY.  $5/person or non-perishable food item, rain or shine, food & funds raised will go to St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Hicksville NY, Info  516- 616-3184

November 21: Christmas Party at Knuckleheads Café, no cover, food, drink specials, Live Band, raffles, Moodus, CT, call, 860-873-9702

November 21-24: Vanson Leathers Fall Open House. Fri. 4am- 8pm. Sat 10am-7pm. Sun 11am-6pm. Demo Rides. Fall River, MA.  508- 678-2000

November 23: X-MAS Wreath Fund-raiser by Monroe Chapter ABATE, 8pm-2am, at California Brew Haus,  Rochester NY. Food and clothing drive live music, $7 with donation, $10 without donation.  716- 234-0895 www.abatenymonroe.org.

November 24: "Run Turkey" Run. by I DON'T KNOW M.C. Sign-up 10-12noon, @ SKF M/C Supermarket, 1915 Lakeland Ave.,$10 or frozen turkey/person For St. John of God Outreach, Ronkonkoma, Long Island,N.Y. Call: Keith 631-424-0948, Rocky 631-348-0722, Zing 631-696-9810

November 24: Wild Pigs M/C Turkey Run. Meet at Law Enforcement Memorial. Ride leaves at 12 noon. Party to follow. Meriden, CT.  860- 675-4875

November 24: Annual HOG Date Meeting. Myriad Ballroom @ 5:30pm. Rte. 16. Mendon, MA.  508- 721-9876

November 24: Yankee Run Rendezvous. Worcester HOG. 7pm @ Myriad Ballroom. Rte. 16. Mendon, MA.  508- 721-9876 or  508- 478-2778

November 24: 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at Dawn's Getaway Cafe, Winsted Rd., Torrington, CT 860-626-0045

November 24: Toy Run. Brunswick Harley-Davidson, NY State Rte 7 East, 5 miles Ease of I-87, Troy, NY. Ride to US Marine Reserve facility is planned. Ride starts 12 noon. Admission 1 toy. All bikes and cars welcome. Info: 518-279-1145

November 24: "Run Turkey" Run by I DON'T KNOW M.C.Sign-up 10-12noon, SKF M/C Supermarket1915 Lakeland Ave.,$10 or frozen turkey/person. For St. John of God Outreach, Ronkonkoma, Long Island, NY. Call: Keith 631-424-0948, Rocky 631-348-0722, Zing 631-696-9810

November 24: Thanksgiving Dinner at Dawn's Getaway Cafe, Winsted Rd., Torrington, CT 860-626-0045

November 24: NETRA Toys for Tots Trail Ride, Assonet, MA 860-693-9111

November 29: No Turkey , Turkey Day Super at Sheldon's H-D, Auburn, MA.  508- 721-9876

November 30: 3rd Annual Toy Run by Ryan's Driftwood Café, reg 10:30-11:15, leaves 11:30 from Clinton Town Hall, on E. Main St., $10/person and toy, 20 mile run, party to follow, Clinton, CT, 203-430-2426, 203-669-5807

November 30: Xmas Season Shopping Season Breakfast, Sheldon's H-D, Auburn, MA.  508- 721-9876

November 30: 3rd Annual Toy Run by Ryan's Driftwood Cafe, reg 10:30-11:15am, leaves 11:30, from Clinton Town Hall, E. Main St, Clinton, CT, to benefit Clinton Social Services, $10 plus toy, 20 mile ride to Junes Outback then back to Ryan's for party, Clinton, CT, 203-430-2426 or 860-669-5807

December 1: Polar Bear Ride. Crazy people should Meet at10am at Sheldon's H.D.. Auburn, MA. BRRRR! 508- 721-9876

December 5: Ladies Night- Photo's With The Fat Guy in the Red Suit at Sheldon's H-D. Auburn, MA.  508- 721-9876

December 7: Van's Christmas Open House. Saturday 9am - 4pm. Van's Harley Davidson. Gloversville, NY. Contact Jim or Paul at  800- 377-1563.

December 7: X-MAS Wreath Delivery by Monroe Chapter ABATE, Deliver wreaths to area hospital emergency rooms and ambulance companies details TBA,  716- 234-0895 www.abatenymonroe.org.

December 7: 18th Annual Christmas Party Ship'n Shore Restaurant. Info: Niagara Chapter ABATE  716- 735-7734

December 7: Motorcycle & Snowmobile Swapmeet, 1-5pm, Erie County Fairgrounds, Rt. 62, South Park Avenue, Hamburg NY.  Admission $7. Info: T.H.F. Productions  716- 822-3227

December 7: Christmas Party by Wayne County ABATE, 8pm -?, at Jr's Blackhorse, Ontario, NY, Food, raffles, door prizes, bands and lots of fun, $5/members, $6/non-members.  Info  315- 524-5044  Hoss-

December 13: Ryan's Driftwood Cafe Annual Halloween/Christmas Party. Starts at 8pm, Music, games, prizes for costumes,   food and fun, Main St, Clinton, CT, 860-669-5807

December 14: MMA Dist IV X-Mass Party. Ludlow Fish & Game, Ludlow, MA. 7pm. Brian: 413-596-8378 or Bubba: 413-283-4689.

December 14: Murdercycles Annual Christmas Party, Easy to find at 229 Spruce St., Manchester, CT, call 860-649-7433

December 14: Elves Breakfast at Sheldon's H-D, Auburn, MA.  508- 721-9876

December 14: Cape Cod HOG Christmas Party. At the Eagles Hall at Buzzards Bay. Starts at 7pm, Buzzards Bay, MA,  508- 771-4207

December 14: Leominster HOG, Christmas Party. In Leominster, MA,  978- 537-6919

December 14: Pictures with Santa at Boston H-D/Buell in Everett, MA, 877-Harley-1 or www.BostonHarley.com

December 14: Xmas Party by ABATE of Eastern Suffolk County, Riverside Elks Lodge, Rt. 25, Riverside NY, $10 for all and includes food, door prizes indoor games. Refreshments are available at own cost. 50/50 Raffle, call 631-924-1053

December 14: Christmas Party with Charter Oak M/C. at the Clubhouse. Stamford, CT.  203- 327-8698

December 14: MMA District IV Xmas Party. At the Ludlow Fish & Game, 7pm, Call 413-596-8378 or 413-283-4689, Ludlow, MA.

December 19: Family Night. Photo's With The Fat Guy in the Red Suit at Sheldon's H-D in Auburn, MA.  508- 721-9876

December 20-21: Customer Appreciation Days at Ocean State H-D. Warwick, RI  401- 781-6866

December 21: Holiday Party by Nassau County ABATE starts at 9pm, at No Limits, Hicksville, NY.  $5/person cover at the door will get you food, music, door prizes 50/50's and drink specials,  516- 616-3184 or http://clix.to/nassauabate.