Annual Hollister rally this weekend. Heading out early in the morning to check this one out. I think its the 67th annual, so it should be pretty crazy. Its my first time going, but it should be a blast. Ill update in a day or so when I get home.

 

I'm not one to normally do this, but due to my employer I will not be able to join you for the rally. Instead I'll be cussing you under my breath because I know you'll be having a great time.

It is a blast but be careful with the speed.... tons & tons of law enforcement.

 

Will do, and thank you for your service! Enjoy the weekend !

 

I got to meet Sonny Barger at the rally yesterday. He signed a tee shirt and got a picture with him. Must have been 50,000 bikes there. Amazing experience for my first rally

 

That'd be a dream cone true for me. You need to post the picture.

 

Hollister California??? 67th annual??? When I left that place 25 years ago it was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Has it changed that much? It was better known for the vintage planes that flew there. Ridgerunner being the best in my book but he had a buddy that flew a pale green Aussie plane called Seafury I think. Loved to watch those two buzz the airport. But bike rally??? There really wasn't one back then. A parade but that was it.

 

It's a corporate owned event now. The city is in on it too with lot's of law enforcement (as mentioned before). It is put on to generate revenue and it seems to be working. 25 years ago, I think it was more of a "just show up" kind of thing. Way different now, like a lot of things.

 

Did Corbin have a hand in the change? I heard they moved over from the coast since I left.

 

Oh yeah! Corbin somewhat kept it going with their "Rider Appreciations Days" during the years when the city tried to cancel it.

 

From many things I've read Corbin had a ton to do with it. When the city canceled it he kept doing a "mini" rally (Customer App.). Once they got a different Chief of Police (I believe) they were able to do it again. It is the "Birthplace of the American Biker", so it only makes sense they have it.
I wish I was able to make it.