This is the longest police escorted ride in the state of North Carolina and is taking place on August 5, 2006. The ride will start at approximately 5:00pm with registration closing at 4:30. Registration begins at 11:00am at Harley Davidson of Charlotte on Independence Blvd. in Matthews, NC. There will be biker games, live band, stunt show, etc. all day starting at 9:00am so come out early and enjoy the event. My agency's (Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office) and the North Carolina Highway Patrol's motor units are the primary escorts for the ride.

This year the events span the whole weekend with a poker run on August 4th and a bike show on August 6th. Sorry, I don't have the details on those two events. The website for more information is www.thundercharities.org

 

Would like to attend but will be out of state on vacation!!

 

SgtDiesel, did you know Rick Combs? He retired from the sherriff's dept. about 2-3 years ago, rank of major I believe.

 

Oh yes. I know Rick well. I've been with the Sheriff's Office for eleven years.

 

Rick was a year ahead of me in high school, didn't really know him then. Our sons ended up playing high school baseball together. Rick and his wife, Cathy, are great people.

 

For more info also see www.Charlottehog.org. we are the sponsoring HOG chapter for the weekend and it will be held at Charlotte Harley dealership.

Bubba

 

SgtDiesel,

Is that your RK that is parked at intake every once in a while? It is black with HD full skull collection. I am down there three to four times a week. Stay safe. Max

 

We just got home from there. To hot for me though ...lol
We would love to have did the charity ride tonight but already made other plans.
Have fun and be safe.