Issue #55 June 2012 Message from Kelly & Susan The unofficial start of summer arrived on Memorial Day weekend and based on the attendance at Erie s first Downtown Bike Night and Buffalo Wild Wings first Wild Wednesday Bike Night of the summer, it appears that local area bikers are embracing the arrival of summer in our community. Construction on our new dealership (3712 West 12 th Street one mile east of Erie International Airport) is progressing very well with only 28 days remaining before we begin moving into our much larger new home. We can tell you that between very strong bike sales, ever increasing motorcycle events, and preparation for the move, we believe that this will be the most memorable summer in our history! This summer, Harley-Davidson of Erie is proud to sponsor the following motorcycle events in our community: Roar on the Shore, Downtown Bike Nights and Wild Wednesday Bike Nights and we encourage all of our friends and customers to join us in supporting these great events which help promote both our community and the biker lifestyle. As we prepare for the move into our new dealership next month, we are shifting gears again with an even busier schedule of rides and events at our dealership this month: Join the Erie HOG Chapter Flag Rides June 1 & 2 Erie HOG chapter Flag Ride Friday, June 1 st Erie HOG chapter Flag Ride Saturday, June 2 nd Emily s Ride Saturday, June 2 nd 20 th Annual MDA Poker Run - Sunday, June 10 th Father s Day Extravaganza Monday, June 11-16 th H-D of Erie s Summer Open House - Saturday, June 16 th For more information about any of the events listed above, check out the events calendar on our website or like us on facebook. Everyone at the dealership looks 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 we look forward to visiting with you this month. Ride Safe, Kelly & Susan Lapping Looking for something fun to do on your Harley and honor veterans at the same time? Well, make plans to join the Erie Harley Owners Group (HOG) on June 1 & 2 as they escort an American Flag that is being transported across the country via Harley- Davidson dealerships. The first ride will be on Friday, June 1st and they will travel to Western Reserve Harley -Davidson (Mentor, OH) to pick up the flag afterwards there will be a FREE lunch for all ride participants. On Saturday, June 2 nd the Erie HOG chapter will carry the flag to Harley- Davidson of Jamestown.
6 th Annual Emily s Ride June 2 If you are searching for a fun ride, then look no further and ride over for the 6 th Annual Emily s Ride on June 2 nd. This charity ride originates from Harley-Davidson of Erie and includes a day full of riding and fun. For more information about this great event, please review the flyer to the left: Don t Forget Dad this Father s Day June 17 th Father s Day is quickly approaching Sunday, June 17 th. Harley-Davidson of Erie has the largest selection of gifts for Dad. Our staff can make shopping for dad very easy by helping you find the perfect gift this Father s Day. We offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING on any purchase from June 11-16. So stop by today and let us help you put a big smile on Dad s Did you know that Monday, June 18 th is the 21 st 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 have FREE food and beverages from 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM for all people who RIDE their motorcycle to the shop on Monday, June 18 th. International Motorcycle Ride to Work Day is June 18 th
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 30 TH thru September 5 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 hamburgers and hot dogs from the outdoor grill for only $1! Pick-up your official bike night card to win prizes, and register for the nightly drawing for a chance to win a new 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle! Summer Open House on Saturday June 16 th Summer is here and Harley-Davidson of Erie is ready to celebrate with a party! On Saturday, July 16 th we will host our annual Summer Open House from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. As always, we will have FREE food and beverages catered by The Cab beginning at 11AM, live entertainment with DJ Bill Page, FREE demo rides on new Harleys and some great prizes! We look forward to seeing you on June 18 th for a great party at Harley-Davidson of Erie!
Join Us for Our Grand Opening Celebration July 19-21
Harley-Davidson World Ride Event - June 24-25 th Last year, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members from around the world and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts rode over ten million miles during the 3 rd Annual Million Mile Monday event. This year, HOG has changed the name of the event to World Ride and expanded it to two days! On Sunday, June 24 th join us for a ride from our dealership to the Lodge at Geneva-onthe-Lake, Ohio for brunch. We will depart the dealership at 9:00 a.m. sharp. HOG members (and non-members) will be able to record the miles they ride towards this year s total mileage count. Check back for more details later this month.
5 th Annual Michael Crotty Memorial Ride June 30 th Ride with us from Harley-Davidson of Erie on Saturday, June 30 th as we travel to the 5 th Annual Michael Crotty Memorial Ride in Lawrence Park. We will depart the dealership at 10:00 for the ride to the Lawrence Park Fire Department. For more information about this
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FROM THE DIRECTOR The HOG Group will be sponsoring the 20 th Annual MDA Poker Run. The ride will be held on June 10th beginning at 10am at H-D Erie. The event will end at Sparrow Pond Campground on Rt. 19 after a scenic 120 mile ride. It s never too late to donate an item or volunteer to help. The event is bigger than ever and in order to make it a success we need the help of the membership. If you haven t signed up to volunteer or you would like to donate something, you can contact Greg Wolz at gwmusik@hotmail.com or drop me a note at hogrider@roadrunner.com. We ll be holding our volunteer meeting at The Cab on West Ridge Rd on June 5th at 7:30 pm or so (right after the monthly meeting). Come on out and volunteer. The 2012 Patriot Tour Ride is also scheduled for June again this year. On Friday the 1st we ll leave H-D Erie at 9:45 am and travel to Ashtabula Harbor, Oh to meet the Western Reserve HOG Group and escort them to Erie. Kelly and Susan have graciously agreed to provide lunch to all those that participate in the ride on the 1 st. The ride is rain or shine. On Saturday the 2nd we ll complete our leg of the ride by transporting the flag from H-D Erie to Jamestown H-D. Registration for the ride will start at 9:00 am and we ll depart Harley-Davidson of Erie at 11am. There is a $5 voluntary donation to ride on the 2nd. The Jamestown HOG Group along with Jamestown H-D will provide lunch at the dealership. This ride is rain or shine as well. These are two big events every year and I hope everyone who can, will support the events. As always check our website at www.eriehog.com or our Facebook Page for the most up to date information. Mike Schleicher Calendar of Events June 1st Patriot Tour Ride (Western Reserve H-D to Erie H-D) leaves H- D Erie at 9:45am June 2nd Patriot Tour Ride (H-D Erie to Jamestown H- D) leaves H-D Erie at 11am June 5th Monthly HOG Meeting H-D Erie at 7pm June 5th- MDA Volunteer Meeting (immediately after monthly meeting) at The CAB June 10th 20th Annual MDA Poker Run H-D Erie (first bike out at 10am/ last bike out at noon) June 12th Monthly Dinner Ride 7pm at Johnny B's 37 Vine St. North East Pa. 16428 Please RSVP to Bob at ultrahog@verizon.net Group Ride from H-D Erie at 6pm June 19th LOH Meeting 6:30 pm Jackie and Ken McMichael's Residence 4101 McKee Rd Erie, Pa. 16506 June 24th Brunch Ride (Harley- Davidson Worldride) (TBD) June 25th Million Mile Monday (Harley-Davidson Worldride) (TBD)