GETTING A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FAVORITES; MORE THAN 20,000 BIKERS RIDE FOR CHARITY.Byline: Ivan Sciupac Daily News Staff Writer They came with a roar out of the canyon fog: thousands of leather-clad bikers snaking up the Golden State Freeway The Golden State Freeway is a north-south freeway running through Kern County and Los Angeles County, California. Originally built as U.S. Highway 99, it was re-signed as Interstate 5 in 1964. on Sunday morning Sunday Morning may refer to:
The 15th annual Love Ride brought out more than 20,000 motorcyclists as they rumbled 50 miles from Glendale to Castaic Lake Castaic Lake is a lake on Castaic Creek formed by Castaic Dam, in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, near the town of Castaic. The 323,700 acre foot lake (399,000,000 m³) is the terminus of the West Branch of the California Aqueduct, though some comes from the 154 mi² to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals . Called ``the largest motorcycle fund-raising event in the world'' by the organizers, Love Ride 15 raised more than $1 million for the association for the sixth year in a row. The event also featured a lakeside concert by the Steve Miller Band The Steve Miller Band (1967-present) is a Blues & Classic Rock band, led by rock singer, Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. History Steve Miller founded the Goldburg-Miller Blues Band along with bassist Roy Ruby and drummer Maurice McKinley after moving to Chicago to and George Thorogood & the Destroyers, a motorcycle trade show, and a Tony Roma's barbecue. ``I love seeing everyone come together and have one great ride,'' said Griff n. 1. Grasp; reach. A vein of gold ore within one spade's griff. - Holland. 2. (Weaving) An arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured goods. ``Rebel'' Raines of Pasadena. ``This is what riding is all about.'' Raines, who brought his 10-year-old grandson Lucas along for the ride, raised more than $100 for the third straight year. ``Friends, hogs and rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. - what more could you want?'' Raines said as he adjusted Lucas' helmet. The caravan of bikers began their trek from the Harley Davidson shop in Glendale, owned by Love Ride founder Oliver Shokouh, who started the event in 1984 to promote a positive image for motorcyclists. Since the ride's original 500 riders and $40,000 donation, Love Ride has raised more than $10 million for MDA (1) (Monochrome Display Adapter) The first IBM PC monochrome video display standard for text. Due to its lack of graphics, MDA cards were often replaced with Hercules cards, which provided both text and graphics. See PC display modes and Hercules Graphics. . Notorious Hollywood biker and ``The Tonight Show'' host Jay Leno, who was the event's grand marshal, and actor and honorary grand marshal Peter Fonda, led the pack of bikers. By midmorning mid·morn·ing n. The middle of the morning. , the Golden State Freeway was packed with thundering engines, gleaming chrome and leather jackets. Dozens of cheering fans waved from the freeway overpasses to the bikers as they drove by. ``This is amazing,'' said rider John Meinke. ``I do this every year, and I still get chills.'' The ride brought out bikers from all walks of life: tattooed bikers, clean-cut bikers, professional bikers. ``We all have our bikes and our love for riding in common,'' Meinke said as he tightened his black bandana. ``Everyone's so different, yet the same.'' Participants each paid a minimum $50 to ride. Several bikers, such as Alice Scheer, sought pledges from family members. ``For me, this is about charity and giving to others less fortunate than me,'' said Scheer, who raised $250 for the event. ``It's a good feeling.'' Bikers took advantage of the extensive trade show, a dream swap meet for bikers. It offered everything from performance products to custom coating techniques that would spruce up anybody's motorcycle. A noon stunt show also entertained the crowd. Past Love Ride celebrity participants include Bruce Springsteen, Dennis Hopper and ZZ Top. CAPTION(S): 3 photos PHOTO (1 -- 2) Fans line up to get pictures of celebrities who took part in Love Ride 15, which raised more than $1 million for charity. (3) Jay Leno, grand marshal of the 15th annual Love Ride, enjoys a burger and coke as he talks with riders at the event. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News |
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