Motorcycle enthusiasts throughout central Pennsylvania can look forward to some major changes in the 2006 \u201cBikers for Barkers\u201d dice run to benefit homeless animals at the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society.
\nThe traditional July 4 weekend event will be held on Saturday, July 1 this year with a new twist. The run will begin and end at Burgi\u2019s Roundhouse (just across the highway from the CPHS shelter off Interstate-99 in Altoona).
\nIn addition to the 100-mile ride throughout the region, participants will be treated to a very special spaghetti dinner as prepared and served by Burgi\u2019s, music from a top area classic rock band, and new this year, special biker games.
\nThose who take part will get a \u201climited edition\u201d Bikers for Barkers T-shirt, and be eligible for cash prizes and be invited to bid on \u201ctop-end\u201d donated items such as special overnight hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, motorcycle related items and a weekend stay (golf or skiing included) at Blue Knob All Season Resort.
\nRegistration for the ride is $20 per rider. CPHS officials suggest riders register early to expedite check-in procedures on the day of the event. Those who pre-register before the event will greatly speed-up the sign-up procedure on ride day.
\nAs a main part of the \u201cdice run\u201d riders will roll dice at the beginning, middle and end of the run and have their scores recorded. Cash prizes ($100 for high roll, $50 for low roll) will be awarded to the high and low rollers.
\nSecure parking for riders will be provided at all locations. Check-in registration at Burgi\u2019s runs from 10 a.m. until noon. The ride begins at noon.
\nThe ride will be held rain or shine.
\nLast year\u2019s event raised nearly $10,000 for CPHS and drew over 340 riders. For the latest details on this year\u2019s ride, call CPHS\u2019s Dave Hopkins at 942-2477 or pick-up registration forms at area motorcycle dealers, Burgi\u2019s Roundhouse and shops in addition to the shelter.
\nSponsors for this year\u2019s event include: Allegheny Trade, Altoona Pipe and Steel, Apple Harley-Davidson, Blair Orthopedic Associates, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort, Bopin\u2019 Brew, Brew Zoo, Caracciolo Steel & Metal, Cernic\u2019s Suzuki, Comfort Inn Altoona, Dick\u2019s Pharmacy, Dennis Olewine Contractor, Edward Jones Investments (Duncansville), Glenn\u2019s Place, Claysburg, Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc., Hampton Inn Altoona, Hines Feed Store, Holiday Inn Express, Hostler\u2019s Auto Repair, Jax Cycles, Keystone Kawasaki, Lakemont Park, MasterBrianGates.com, McCracken\u2019s Garage, McLaughlin Oil Co., Meadows of Greenwood, Metzler Brothers Tank, Mike Ventre Excavating, North American Communications, Oak Spring Winery, Orwig, Inc., Ramada of Altoona, Rustic Country Furniture, Splish-Splash Pet Wash, Steve Seltzer Honda, Stultz Real Estate, Summit Athletic Club, Thunder Lane V-Twin, Unlimited Cycle Center, U.S. Hotel, V.I.P. Pet and Aquarium, Wilkinson Bus Lines, Inc. and Zepka Harley-Davidson.
\nAll the funds raised at the event go towards helping the homeless animals at the shelter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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