Signs of Spring
 
 
The buds are swelling on the trees and the raptors are nesting.  Throttle hands are twitching all over northern Michigan.  Yup...spring will soon be here. 
 
There are quite a few motorcycle related events happening this year in Michigan and around the country.  We don’t care what you ride.   Join us in the wind whenever you can.
 
Of Special note to the Northern Chapter are:
 
Sunday of Memorial Day weekend (May 25th)when David and I host the 4th annual "Q In Da Woods".   AND
2MICH (Meet Me In Copper Harbor)Ride-In July 11th - 14th
 
 A quick up-date in case you missed it; Bill Bunker has resigned as the Michigan state representative to happily pursue a life.  He’s don a great job in leading Michigan to become the largest and perhaps most active chapter in the country and that’s no lie.  Bob Tasior has agreed to step up to the plate in Bill’s stead.  Joe Errante has agreed to take on the duties of the Tri-Cities Chapter leader.
 
So here’s an up-dated organizational listing with primary contact information. Although a few chapters have co-leaders or ride captains that information is not contained here for simplicity’s sake.  The information has been color-coded to match the Events Calendar below almost all of the work on which was done by Tony Z (thank you, Tony!).  Events in black are national and/or not sponsored by any of the Michigan Chapters.
 
 
 
 
 
Michigan VRCC
 
 
State Representative: Bob Tasior,  “RTaz” rtazvalk@sbcglobal.net
 
Capitol City Chapter; Gary Swan,  - cap-vrcc@comcast.net
 
Grand Rapids Chapter, Gary House, “Stitch” gr.vrcc@yahoo.com
 
Northern MI Chapter, David Spencer, “Timberwolf” northernwolfpack@yahoo.com
 
Southeast MI Chapter, Tony Zerilli, “Tonyz” tonyz@valkyrieriders.com
 
Tri-Cities Chapter, Joe Errante, “Riding Dragon” jeceramic@Yahoo.com
 
 
APRIL
 
  • 12th – 13th Art on Wheels 2008 Gaylord Treetops tix $7 or $10 at door contact
Eric Lappan 989-732-3274 Custom builders, airbrush artists, tattoos and live
Entertainment –benefits art programs at local schools in Otsego County.
 
MAY
 
JUNE
  • 2nd – 8th Americade 2008, Lake George, NY
  • 7th –Ride for the Gold, Birch Run, benefit for Special Olympics
  • 8th -German Dinner picnic hosted by Ed & Judy
·         13th –Friday the 13th Rally, Port Dover
·         13th – 15th Blaney Park Rendezvous  906-586-3477
 
JULY
 
 
AUGUST
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER
 
  • 6th-13th Ride To The Smokies, TN
  • 7th Mystery Ride
  • 14th Third Annual Ride In The Hills & BBQ, Irish Hills
  • 21st Mystery Ride
 
 
OCTOBER
 
  • 4th-5th Fall Color Tour, Freeland to Traverse City
  • 12th Mystery Ride
  • 16th-19th Biketoberfest, Daytona
 
 
General AREA Info:
 
Bike Nights: Thursdays:  Hollywood Bar, Lake City
                                         Keg Bar & Grille, Waters
 
Northern Michigan Dragway – Bear Lake, MI
South of Benzonia on US 31
Motorcycles only Testing/ Fun drags (pro-tree) Open 6-10 P.M.
DATES:  All Wednesdays:      June 4
                                                June 18
                                                July 2
                                                July 16
                                                Aug 6
                                                Aug 20
 
Motocross racing at Kingsley – www.bayracing.org
 
Stay in touch and Have a great summer.  Hope to see you soon!
 
 
 
 


 
From Timbr and Chili
Northern Wolfpack