Anyone doing the ride to the wall this year? Last year was the first one I've missed in a while. Couldn't get extra time off, but I'm thinking of leaving here ( Columbus Oh) on Sat morning, get there in time for Sat afternoon, then catch the parade on Sunday, and head back Sunday night or early monday morning.

if you haven't been to one yet, it is unreal. The parade itself can last 4-5 hours. 2 years ago a WWII vet, dressed in full Marine dress stood in the middle of the road, at attention in a salute, as bikes went past on both sides. I watched him hold the salute for over an hour. Then I guess a friend of his came out, and helped him to the side of the road where he took a seat. You see something like that, and..well words cannot describe.

Gregor

 

Never made the Run For the Wall or Rolling Thunder but it is definitely on my to do list. Some of the local bike groups here host a reception and provide supper for the Run for the Wall guys on the Southern route every year. This year our reception will be on May 20th, the night they spend in Midland. I've helped out the past several years and am truly blessed each time. You can never show your appreciation to our Vets enough! Pat

 

I am going to catch it in Gallup, NM on May 19, and ride to Albuquerque,NM. It's not much, but the best I can do with the time constraints I am under.

Regards,

Bill

 

My wife and I made the trip back in '95. It was an awesome event. Teary eyed for awhile doing the parade. Met some nice folks. Would like to return some day.

 

It does grab ya.

 

Unfortunately, gotta miss this year. I will make sure I catch the next one though.

Bill

 

The wife and I are leaving early Sunday morning, espect to be in the DC area around 9:30-10, anyone know where to go once ya get to DC??? I know how to get to DC, but don't have a clue as to where to go once I'm there!!! First time making the trip, it should be quite an adventure!!!

 

Well, We did it!!!! And man am I glad we did!!! Being a veteran it was a very moving experience!!! Never saw so many bikes in one place in my life!!!! No problem gettin into DC, but gettin out was a different story!!! If ya never did this run and get the chance "DO IT" you'll never be the same!!!!!

 

Went to my first one this year,

I live about thirty miles out of DC.

I will never miss another one.

Great experience.

Over 500,000 bikes (wow)!!

David

 

Anybody have dates for 2006? I am in NY and would like to ride down with a group....any takers?