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I'm super
excited!!!!
Who could have thought it
possible to have the Town of
Woodside, the San Mateo County
Sheriff's Department, and the La
Honda Volunteer Fire Department all in agreement to have a motorcycle
related event in the Town of La Honda (5 miles West of "Alice's. Restaurant on Hwy
84-La Honda Road)
 I
just got the OKs, so we're in!
This will be a huge get together
with fellow motorcyclists, Sheriff Department personnel, Fire Department
personnel and others. It's going to be a big fun event with lots of music,
barbeque, prizes, raffles, bike show, first aid demos, "Meet the Man"
talks, workshops on riding, street smarts, riding schools, track schools,
and open track days.
This event
just
keeps getting better and better!!!!!!!!!!! More than 6,000 riders are
expected this year!
What: Rider Skills and Safety Day
When: Sunday Aug 31, 2008 9am to 4pm
Where: Town of La Honda
How to sign up:
Participants: just show up and have fun
Volunteers: Want to help? E-mail me at docwong@aol.com
Vendors: please e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Bike show: if you have a bike to show e-mail:
skylinebikeshow@yahser for
the La Honda Volunteer Fire Department. These people are incredible,
volunteering many many hours, training, getting certified, and coming to
our aid when we crash. Let's give back to those who help us when we need
them!!!!
This event promises
to be an event filled with fun, food, music, raffles, bike contests,
shows, demonstrations, workshops, and seminars. There will be
various seminars on topics such as Riding Gear, Rider Skills, Suspension
Setups, Survival Tips on the Mountainous Roads, First Aid and the role of
the La Honda Volunteer Fire Department. There will also be a bike show
for custom bikes of all makes and sizes.
--Vendors: Will be there to educate and there will be some very good
deals!!!!
--BBQ: This year the La Honda Volunteer Fire Dept will be hosting their
famous BBQ!!!
--Suspension Tuning: For a $20 donation your suspension will be tuned by
Gary Jaehne or Phil Douglas of Aftershocks!!!
--Raffle: If you haven't heard of our famous raffle. Every
year we have over 200 raffle prizes. I'm still working with some
manufacturers to donate a bike, don't hold your breath, but you never
know.
--Rider Skills: experience Andy Burnett's coaching on body position and
how to hang off a bike for cornering confidence
--Workshops: there will be speakers thru the day on various topics
related to riding skills and safety.
--Bike Show: last year had some very awesome bikes, wait till you see
this year!
This is a
multi-community event and is a fundraiser for the La Honda Volunteer
Fire Department. These are the same wonderful volunteers that pick
us up and help us when we crash in the area!!!
The
event is geared to riding skills and to your survival as a motorcyclist!
Dr. Harry Wong, chiropractor in Redwood City who hosts the very popular
"Doc Wong Free Riding Clinics" and the La Honda Volunteer Fire Department
have gotten together to create an awesome event.
There will even be a "Meet the Man" session where we can get to know the
the local Sheriff and them to get to know us! Also we'll be able to talk
to many of the volunteers for the La Honda Fire Department. This get to
know each other time can foster much more cooperation and help for all
involved!
The spark that ignited this was due to the ongoing desire of two people
from very different walks of life to improve motorcycle safety, Dr. Harry
Wong, chiropractor who practices in Redwood City and Larry Whitley the
captain of the La Honda Volunteer Fire Department. Doc Wong has been
holding free riding clinics in the area for the last 7 years and has been
very active in the motorcycling community. Larry Whitley as a volunteer
fireman has been the first responder at the scene of many motorcycle
accidents over the years. Many riders are totally unaware of the ongoing
efforts of these well trained volunteers who are there when we need them.
Larry has commented that he's amazed that the feedback has been so
positive in support for this event from residents and other agencies.
So the goal of the event is to have a great time and foster understanding
between all involved and to gain knowledge that would enhance our
enjoyment of motorcycling by improving our skills and gaining knowledge
that would help us survive out on the roads!
The cost is free and all are welcome!
If you have a bike that you'd like to show, e-mail Dr. Wong for entry
information.
For more information go to www.docwong.com or e-mail Doc Wong at Docwong@aol.com.
Thanks for those of you who have
stepped forward to help so far.
I need more help!
Please e-mail me if you want to contribute to
this wonderful event.
Here are some of the things I
need:
Before the event...
- Contacting anyone you know
in the motorcycle industry for raffle items and door prizes
- Contacting anyone you know
who would be a good addition to this event
- Contacting anyone you know
with show bikes or other trick or unique bikes
- Distributing flyers to Bay
Area motorcycle dealers and shops
During the event...
- Raffle ticket sellers
(profits to the La Honda Volunteer Fire Dept)
- Parking control
- General helpers
- Family radios for volunteer
communications
e-mail Doc Wong with ideas,
suggestions and to volunteer your
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