September sees more charity ride outs than you can shake a big stick at, collecting money to add to the tens of thousands of pounds each year that motorcyclists in Northern Ireland raise for various charities.
From this Saturday’s Men On A Mission bike ride for aid in Africa to Right To Ride club supporters – the Strand Bikers MCC’s Phillip Kennedy Memorial Run whose nominated charities this year are St Johns Ambulance and the MCUI Medics to the Red line IX 7th Charity Ride out which is in aid of Antrim and Ballymena Foster Childrens’ Christmas Party.
There are five runs/ride outs that we at Right To Ride are aware of, so you may have to split yourself in two, as some of the rides clash on dates.
The remaining two runs/ride outs are Lizzie Drakes MCC Charity Poker Run – all proceeds go to the ‘Shine a Light’ children’s cancer charity and the Brothers of the Third Wheel Charity Ride Out – all proceeds go to Shimna Valley Children’s holiday home.
So lost for somewhere to ride with a purpose? Then throw your leg over your bike and join fellow motorcyclists at least one of these events.
Somewhere in amongst all these rideouts are two Bikesafe assessment days at BMW Mallusk and Hein Gericke Newry.
Last but least Right To Ride’s club supporters the Quay Vipers MCC take a rest of sorts from their successful and massive charity fund raising events this year to present their 9th Snakebite Rally at the Benone Complex in Derry/Londonderry.
The rally will host thirteen acts over the weekend for entertainment – Covered Custom/Streetfighter show – a variety of trade stalls selling biker gear for old and young – Catering with tables and chairs in floored dining area – Bar (Prices) in large marquee, with floor – the event could be your home from home for the weekend.
If you are on Facebook visit the – Northern Ireland Motorcycle Clubs and Bikers – page, you can list your clubs events, invite your friends, invite other clubs, all you need to get the word out.
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All details are believed to be correct at time of posting – check the event organisers website in case of updates etc.
Men on a Mission Comber bike Run – 4th September 2010
The ride-out will leave 1st Comber Presbyterian Church carpark at 10:00 am and head to Newcastle via Ballynahinch-Castlewellan-Hilltown-Kilkeel-Newcastle-Downpatrick and back to Comber.
There will be sandwiches available before the start, a short stop in Castlewellan to regroup and then on towards Newcastle where there will be a barbeque in the carpark between Newcastle and Dundrum.
Cost is £5 per bike and learner riders are more than welcome – Norman McKeag Offical Starter
Contact info Jimmy on 028 9187 2485
£5 per bike, all proceeds in aid of Men on a Mission, transforming Lives in Ethiopia.
email info@1stmenonamission.com
Lizzie Drakes MCC Charity Poker Run – 5th September 2010
Sun 5th September @ 11am.
Drakes Bar, Moira Road, Lisburn
Charity Poker Run £5 per person, all proceeds go to the ‘Shine a Light’ children’s cancer charity. This charity focuses on improving the life quality of children with terminal cancer.
Afterwards meet Micheal Pearson and his race team , enjoy a BBQ and prize draw.
Bikesafe – 11th September 2010
BMW – Mallusk.
Hein Gericke – Newry.
Futher information and contact details on Bikesafe Northern Ireland
Click Here 
Strand Bikers MCC Phillip Kennedy Memorial Run – 12th September 2010
This will be the Strand Bikers first Charity Run.
The run is dedicated to the memory of Philip Kennedy who was the son of one of the Strand Bikers and was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident.
The nominated charities this year are St Johns Ambulance and the MCUI Medics.
Leaving Downpatrick Cricket Club at 11am and returning there for a raffle, food and refreshments.
Brothers of the Third Wheel Charity Ride Out – 12th September 2010
Leaving The Temple Crossroads Co. Down – 12 noon Sharp!
Half way meeting point Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor – Leaving 1.45pm Sharp.
Suggest minimum donation £5 per bike.
All proceeds go to Shimna Valley Children’s holiday home.
Refreshments on arrival at Shimna Valley.
Pins available for £1.
For Route map Click Here 
Red line IX 7th Charity Ride out – 12th September 2010
Leaving T7/GS Motorcycles carpark, Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena.
Moving off at 1.30pm.
Route is Antrim Coast Road Route.
£5 per bike.
Soup, rolls and raffle included on entry fee.
All money raised is in aid of Antrim and Ballymena Foster Children’s Christmas Party.
Giving Kids A Chance.
Quay Vipers MCC – 9th Snakebite Rally – 24th – 26th September 2010
Benone Complex, 53 Benone Avenue, Limavady, Derry/Co. Londonderry. Northern Ireland.
The Snakebite Rally is an exclusively self contained outdoor event.
Entertainment and Bar (Prices) in large marquee, with floor.
Catering also in adjacent marquee with tables and chairs in floored dining area.
Covered Custom/Streetfighter show etc.
The Rally is also supported by a variety of trade stalls selling biker gear for old and young.
The camp site is a quality council camping area supported by the NITB.
The site has tarmac paths, toilet and shower blocks with hot water, kitchen sinks, etc.
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