Issue #91 June 2015 Message from Kelly & Susan Well it seems that spring, and maybe summer, finally decided to arrive this past Memorial Day weekend. It was nice to see so many of you out riding and enjoying the wonderful weather. We kicked off Wild Wednesday Bike Nights on May 27 th but unfortunately the rain and wind arrived just as we got started and put an early end to the party. Circle Wednesday nights on your calendar and join us for the largest weekly bike nights of the summer at Buffalo Wild Wings. Now that summer is around the corner, we look forward to enjoying all the wonderful rides and events that make owning a motorcycle in this area so much fun. One of the events we look forward to each year is the annual MDA charity ride sponsored by the Erie HOG Chapter. We know that the chapter leadership has another great event planned for everyone on June 14 th and hopefully the weather will be better this year not sure it could be any worse than last year. Also, if you haven t heard our dealership will be OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 11 AM - 3 PM from June 1 st through August 31 st to help you make the most of the summer riding season. If you are looking for something fun to do this month we have a very full schedule of events and rides to help you enjoy riding even more: Downtown Bike Night Friday, June 5 th 10 th Annual Emily s Ride Saturday, June 6 th 22 nd Annual MDA Poker Run - Sunday, June 14 th Father s Day Extravaganza Monday, June 15-21 st Harley-Davidson WORLD-RIDE - June 20 & 21 st 1 st Annual Heart to Heart Blood Drive Saturday, June 27 th 1 st Annual Riders Against Alzeheimer s Disease Poker Run Saturday, June 27 th Wild Wednesday Bike Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings (6-9 PM) For more information about any of the events listed above, check out the articles about each of these events in this newsletter or visit the events calendar on our dealership s website and like us on Facebook for reminders. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of the above events, so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us for some fun times! As always, we appreciate your continued friendship and business and look forward to seeing you this month. Ride Safe, Kelly & Susan Lapping Co- Owners
Harley-Davidson of Erie is OPEN SUNDAYS from 11-3 this Summer!!! Back by popular demand Harley-Davidson of Erie will be open again on Sundays but with new hours: 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. this summer. Summer just got better with SEVEN DAYS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON every week! Grab your friends and ride over and visit us and then head next door for a bite to eat at Odis 12. Wild Wednesday Bike Nights are back at Buffalo Wild Wings! Wild Wednesday Bike Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings Erie s LARGEST BIKE NIGHTS are back! Harley-Davidson of Erie, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Miller Lite have teamed up again to bring you another great bike night season every Wednesday night from May 27 th thru September 9 th from 6 to 9 PM. If you are looking for something fun to do with other motorcycle enthusiasts then make plans to join us every Wednesday night for live music, food & beverage specials, and FREE prizes! Meet the Miller Lite Girls and enjoy $1 HAMBURGERS from the patio grill. Also don t forget to register for the nightly drawings and a chance to win a Miller Lite cooler and/or a Harley-Davidson backpack. International Motorcycle Ride to Work Day June 15 Did you know that Monday, June 15 th is the 24 th Annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride to Work Day? The purpose of this day is to advocate and support the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. Harley-Davidson of Erie will offer FREE snacks from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM for all people who RIDE their motorcycle to the shop on Monday, June 15 th for lunch with us.
10 th Annual Emily s Ride June 6 If you are searching for a fun ride and a great cause, then look no further and join us for the 10 th Annual Emily s Ride on June 6 th. This charity ride originates from Harley-Davidson of Erie and includes a day full of riding and fun. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the cost is $10 Single Rider/$15 Couple with all proceeds benefiting Cody s Wheels of Hope. For more information about this fun-filled event, please review the flyer:
23 rd Annual MDA Miles for Smiles Ride Sunday, June 14 The 23 rd Annual MDA Miles for Smiles Ride, sponsored by the Erie Harley Owners Group (HOG), will be held on Sunday, June 14 th. This popular event raises funds to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and this year participants will travel on a leisurely and scenic route through Erie & Crawford counties to get their card stamped at each of the 5 stops - no poker hands this year. Registration will be at Harley-Davidson of Erie from 10 a.m. until noon with the first bike out at 10 a.m. and the last bike out at noon. The first 500 registrants will receive an Official MDA collectible pin! The cost is $10 per person and everyone who completes the route is eligible to win CASH PRIZES! There will be a random drawing to select winners and music by Jackson Station and DJ Bill Page. All bikes are welcome to participate. You may get your MDA registration form(s) online at www.eriehog.com or by stopping at Harley-Davidson of Erie. Complete your registration form(s) early to avoid the line at registration on Sunday, June 14 th. Listen to Z102.3 for more details about the MDA Miles for Smiles Ride and mark your calendar and make plans to help support a great cause while having a great time too! Check out the flyer for more details about this wonderful event: Don t Forget Dad this Father s Day June 21 Father s Day is quickly approaching Sunday, June 21 st and Harley-Davidson of Erie has the largest selection of gifts for Dad. Check out these great Father s Day offers available only June 15-21: 25% OFF Functional Riding Jackets; 25% OFF Licensed Auto Accessories; $10 OFF Men s Jeans; and BUY 2 Men s Licensed T- Shirts get 1 FREE!!! Our staff will make Father s Day shopping easy by helping you find the perfect gift for dad and we offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING on any purchase from June 15 thru June 21 st. Visit Harley- Davidson of Erie and let us help you get dad a gift that he will really enjoy.
Erie Downtown Erie Bike Night & Block Parties Begin Another sign that summer has arrived is the start of downtown block parties and bike nights. Harley-Davidson of Erie is proud to, once again, be a major sponsor for both of these wonderful events that promote downtown Erie. Join us this summer for both of these events: Friday Bike Nights Thursday Block Parties June 5 June 4 August 21 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 9 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 20 August 27 Checkout the 2015 Bikefest Raffle Bike! Harley-Davidson of Erie and Glenwood Beer Distributors have partnered again this summer by donating a 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special to help raise money for the American Red Cross of Greater Erie County. The bike includes over $4,000 of parts and accessories from Biker s Choice, Performance Machine, and Kuryakyn! Ticets are only $10 and one lucky person will win this awesome Harley- Davidson on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Check out this awesome looking bike at our dealership and purchase your ticket(s) to help support two locally based charities at the same time. Harley-Davidson of Erie BikeFest July 13-19 Our dealership s 3 rd annual BikeFest is just around the corner and the Motor Company just informed us that they are, once again, adding two more days of Harley-Davidson Demo Rides! We will have four days of demo rides from Wednesday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day. Vendor Village will open on Tuesday and include national motorcycle industry vendors: Biker s Choice, Vance & Hines, Cobra and Kuryakyn as well as several quality vendors who attend other bike rallies across the country. We will have live music each afternoon at our Roadhouse Happy Hour Party with food and beverage specials. Make sure to join us for our Wild Wednesday Bike Night on July 15 th with live music by the band Geneva. On Friday, we will host a charity poker run to help raise funds for the Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation with live music by KISS Army that evening. On Saturday morning join us for the Guinness World Record attempt for Largest HARLEY-DAVIDSON Parade and then come over that evening to enjoy the #1 Guns N Roses tribute band NIGHTRAIN. Once again, Harley-Davidson of Erie will be the destination for motorcycle enthusiasts all week with rides, events, entertainment, contests, giveaways, prizes and fun for all riders!!! Visit our website or dealership Facebook page for updates this year s BikeFest and make plans to join us!
1 st Annual Heart to Heart Blood Drive June 27 Please come to our dealership and donate blood during the 1 st Annual heart to Heart Blood Drive in honor of Jake Schwab on Saturday, June 27 th from 9 AM until 1 PM. This event is sponsored by South Erie Turners, Harley-Davidson of Erie and the Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation. The first 20 blood donors will receive a H-D of Erie Bikefest t-shirt and also 20 random donors will receive $100 Harley-Davidson of Erie gift cards. The Original Breakfast Place will provide coffee, juice & snacks for all blood donors, too.
Riders Against Alzheimer s Disease 1 st Annual All Wheel Dice Run - June 27 Harley-Davidson of Erie will host the Riders Against Alzheimer s Disease 1 st Annual All wheel Dice Run on Saturday, June 27. Registration is from 9 AM to Noon and for a $10 donation participants will receive a free plate of food from Scooters. There will be live music by Rick Magee & the Roadhouse Rockers from 3-6 PM and prizes for the top three scores. 100% of proceeds go to Northwestern PA Alzheimer s Association of Erie.