RIDE FOR AUTISM! 09/21/08

[Johnzz1420]

Hey all!!! Johnzz here :) . It's that time of the year again. This year's "Ride for Autism" is scheduled for Sunday, September 21st, 2008. Awesome turnout of riders last year! The ride begins at Wildfire Harley Davidson in Villa Park, Illinois and ends with a huge after-ride party at the Addison Village Complex at the intersection of Lake St. & JFK Blvd. You may register either via mail or online at: http://www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow and click on the link for Chicago.

As some of you may know, my 6-year old son Mac was diagnosed with autism a few years ago so along with my participation in this special event to help find a cure for autism, I am also riding for my son Mac. He along with many other children diagnosed with autism deserve that much and more. It would mean so much to me to have many of you on this great board ride alongside me that day. I'll be updating this thread every now and then with additional ride info when I get it. Thanks for your time, mark your calendars, ...hope to see you "ALL" that day!!! 8) 8)

[cerdanoel]

Hey john, As of right now, you can count me in. I will try hard to have this day open so that I can ride with you for this great cause.

[Dad]

Count me in. I have a nephew with autism and would be proud to ride for your son and Steven. It is marked on my calendar.

[Travelin' Man]

I'll be there, probably come in with friends that ride with the Rock River HOG chapter.

[erniequiles]

YOU KNOW IM IN BRO. I WILL TRY TO GET SOME OTHER RIDER TOGETHER.

[Shadow46n2]

ill try to make this ride.

[onlyvtx]

let us know where we meet so we can all go there as a group. I hate riding with a group i don't know.

[300VTX]

I would love to ride for this cause. My nephew is autistic so this cause is heart felt.

Keep me posted of the location start time etc.

Rick

[Johnzz1420]

Outstanding responses so far! I'll start a roster of current ride participants & update as we get more riders! 8)

1) cerdanoel (David)
2) Dad
3) Travelin' Man
4) erniequiles (Ernie)
5) Shadow46n2 (John)
6) onlyvtx
7) 300vtx (Rick & Eva)
8 ) V2K Eddie
9) VTX1300MIKE
10) Rock n Roll_X (Steve & Wifey)
11) Gramps2
12) DVS
13) Johnzz1420 (ME!)
14) BigDaddyGwhiz (Greg)
15) Jynxx
16) VTX-Tom (Terry & Tom)

[Johnzz1420]

:bump: :bump: C'mon folks, the ride list is still short! 8)

[coontail]

Johnzz - I have to apologize because I am not going to be able to make this event. I have friends coming in from out of town that weekend and am booked solid already with plans. Please keep the invites coming in the future.

[Johnzz1420]

Johnzz - I have to apologize because I am not going to be able to make this event. I have friends coming in from out of town that weekend and am booked solid already with plans. Please keep the invites coming in the future.
No worries Brian!!! 8)

[Johnzz1420]

:bump: Justa reminder y'all! 8)

[Johnzz1420]

:bump: ...Just a quick reminder!

[Johnzz1420]

:bump: .....Just a quick reminder!!!

[VTX1300Mike]

What time does the ride start? I will be coming back from a camping trip Sunday morning with my sons, but I live in Villa Park so if I can get back in time I will try to make the ride. There is a good breakfast restauraunt on the other side of North Ave by the Harley dealership, and a nice custom bike shop too. LMK.

[Gramps2]

Johnzz, let us know where your meeting up and I will try to join you 8)

[rock 'n roll_X]

John...I was all set to join this ride and my wife was even saying she'd ride with me, when we found out that our great-niece is being baptised that day. Still, the baptism isn't until the mid-afternoon (I think) so maybe we can join you for the ride and skip the after-party. Anyway, just want you to know I'll still try to make it for this worthy cause. Steve

[Johnzz1420]

Check-in begins at 8:30am / Ride leaves out at 10:30am / After party @ Addison Village Complex located at the intersection of Lake Street and JFK Blvd.

Register either via mail or online at www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow (http://www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow) and click on link for Chicago. 8)

[Johnzz1420]

:bump: ...Just a quick reminder! Pre-register by Sept 15th! 8)

[erniequiles]

i will be there jonnyz count me in.

[Johnzz1420]

i will be there jonnyz count me in.
...Kick a$$ bro!!! 8)

[Johnzz1420]

Welcome to the 6th Annual
ING DIRECT Ride Now
Chicago 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
From Wildfire Harley-Davidson, Villa Park, IL
to Village of Addison Complex, IL
Please be sure to register today for the Ride and after party!! Online registration will be closing at 7pm CST on Monday September 15th. By registering online, you will be guaranteed a commemorative event t-shirt, pin and bandana.

Thank you for registering! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 21st!

ALL are welcome, whether you ride a motorcycle, want to support Autism Speaks, or just enjoy a great show!

Join Autism Speaks and ING DIRECT as we ride through Chicago toward a cure for autism! Show your support and dedication by joining us for a day filled with music, food, motorcycle riders, autism supporters and families from across the area at our 6th Annual ING DIRECT Ride Now Chicago event!

We look forward to seeing you on September 21!

Sponsors


"Hey y'all just a quick reminder, this awesome ride is just around the corner!! There is still time to register for this great cause, so please don't delay! ...Hope to see many of you this Sunday!!!" 8)

[rock 'n roll_X]

Hey John...I'm registered, bro...see ya' there. Also, call me if you're riding Wed evening...I may be able to join you. Steve

[erniequiles]

same here i will be there also meeting a couple of chicago crew west members up there the more the better.
it will be fun cant wait.

[DVS]

Count me in what time are we meeting and where?

[rock 'n roll_X]

Johnzz...you were going over by Wild Fire Harley the other evening to see if there's a good spot nearby to meet for breakfast before the run...did you find anything?

[Johnzz1420]

Hey y'all ride participants fer this Sunday, I'm gonna take a ride over by Wildfire Harley today to locate a decent meet-up place for all of us so we can stay as a group. I will post up the location & time later this afternoon. Thanks all! JohnZ 8)

[rock 'n roll_X]

Johnzz and DVS...at TWT last night, a decision was made to meet for breakfast at 8 AM at the Sunmist Restaurant. It's on Lake St. about 1 or 2 blocks west of Rt. 83 and is only 5 minutes away from Wildfire HD. Why not join us there?

[Johnzz1420]

Johnzz and DVS...at TWT last night, a decision was made to meet for breakfast at 8 AM at the Sunmist Restaurant. It's on Lake St. about 1 or 2 blocks west of Rt. 83 and is only 5 minutes away from Wildfire HD. Why not join us there?
Alright guyz, sounds like a plan!!! SUNMIST RESTAURANT on Lake st. in Addison, Illinois will our meet-up location Sunday morning at 8am. Any questions, let me know!! Thanks all!! JohnZ 8)

Sunmist Restaurant Inc.
501 E Lake St
Addison, IL 60101

[300VTX]

John - We will see you there.
I'll try and get more donors to come allong.


Rick

[Johnzz1420]

John - We will see you there.
I'll try and get more donors to come allong.

Rick
Sounds good bro! See y'all Sunday!!! 8)

[Johnzz1420]

SUNMIST RESTAURANT INC
501 E. LAKE STREET
ADDISON, ILLINOIS

SEE ALL AUTISM RIDE PARTICIPANTS SUNDAY MORNING @ 8AM :pepper1: ....JohnZ 8)

[BigDaddyGWhiz]

IM IN BRO.... i didn't make the online sign up but im sure we can do it the day off correct?

[Johnzz1420]

IM IN BRO.... i didn't make the online sign up but im sure we can do it the day off correct?
Glad to have ya with us bro! ...Yes, no prob, you can register the day of! 8)

[VTX-Tom]

Save 2 extra chairs. Terry and I will also meet you all at Sunmist.

Tom

[Johnzz1420]

Save 2 extra chairs. Terry and I will also meet you all at Sunmist.

Tom
Outstanding!!! ...Would be a pleasure to have you both to ride with all of us. Lookin forward to meeting/seeing ya Sunday! Thanks! JohnZ 8)

[BigDaddyGWhiz]

Tom.....Trust me when I tell ya that you won't need your rain suit sunday. .lol

[BigDaddyGWhiz]

How long of a ride is it? If it aint long enough then we need to get some more miles in since its gonna be a nice day. It almost sounds like a parade going from Villa Park to Addison.

[VTX-Tom]

Hey BigDaddy... Doesn't matter if its going to rain. I ride in-between the rain drops.

See you there.

[Travelin' Man]

Sorry guys, looks like I'm not going to be able to make this ride............plans changed.........

[Johnzz1420]

Sorry guys, looks like I'm not going to be able to make this ride............plans changed.........
Well guess it was nice while it lasted huh? :wink: ...No worries bro! 8)

[erniequiles]

good turn out for the autism this sunday alot of X riders and chicago crew west members. It was nice seeing everyone having a good time ride safe.

[Johnzz1420]

Well, I just wanted to send a HUGE THANKS to all of you who came out today for the '08 Ride for Autism!!! Once again this year's ride was an enormous success with approximately 1800 registered riders, not to mention the other couple hundred riders who were not able to register and just came along for the ride. Every year this special charity run seems to get bigger and bigger. Now they are talkin about setting up a state-to-state Ride for Autism combining neighboring regional states. Can you just imagine the turn-out of riders say for example if Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana got together for a Ride for Autism charity run? Unbelievable! Once again, on behalf of myself & my son Mac, THANKS TO ALL for taking the time out to ride with me this year and will definately look forward to next year's '09 Ride for Autism!!!!! God Bless!!!!! 8)