36th Annual Olympia Toy Run
Details
*** Getting this on the calendar early ---- It's always a really fun day and a great ride. The group ride is a parade ride of thousands of bikes, but not that long, so it's also a great day of fun and socializing, with riding afterwards for any that are interested in longer riding ***
**** Oh yeah..And, if it's not above 39 degrees when we start out, I won't go due to possible ice if lower temps than that. .It's a long day of riding and again, the parade ride is with thousands of bikes, so not a good ride for one's first group ride, probably ****
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Admission:
New Unwrapped Toy -OR- $10/single or $15/couple
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Saturday, December 7th, 2013
10:00 am – Gate Opens
11:00 am to 12:30 pm – Performers
1:00 pm – Ride leaves from South Sound Center in Lacey
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Olympia Toy Run Overview
The Olympia Toy Run brings motorcyclists together for a very worthy purpose: the joy of a child receiving a gift at Christmas. All the toys and money are donated to The Salvation Army for distribution to needy kids through its Toy n’ Joy Shop. Strapped to bikes four abreast in row after row are lots and lots of brand new children’s toys. Gleaming bikes sport different names and badges and colors and their riders range from all-season diehards to weekend enthusiasts. For this day, we are one sister/brotherhood of riders thinking of the smiles our toys will bring to kids’ faces.
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The roaring thrum of thousands of motorcycle engines fills the crisp December air. But this is not a day just for motorcyclists as tens of thousands of spectators line the parade route, excitedly waving, calling and whistling to the riders. Both directions of the street are closed to all but motorcyclists, yet drivers on side streets honk and wave. Though riders come from all over to participate in this event, it’s a day to be proud of Olympia, the fellowship that brings us together and the goal we accomplish. It’s thrilling, breathtaking, moving…and downright fun.
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We hope you’ll join us in helping bring smiles to children’s faces at Christmas. In the meantime, we wish you safe and happy motoring!
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Event
Day/Date:
Saturday, December 7th, 2013
Time:
10:00 am – Gate Opens, 11:00 am – Performers, 1:00 pm – Ride Begins
Admission:
New Unwrapped Toy -OR- $10/single or $15/couple
Ride Departs:
South Sound Center, Sears Parking Lot
711 Sleater-Kinney Road SE, Lacey, WA
(Exit 108 on the south side of I-5)
Ride Arrives:
Marathon Park, Deschutes Parkway, Olympia
Ride Route:
§ Exit South Sound Center to south taking a right onto Pacific Ave
§ Continue on Pacific, merging onto State Ave
§ Left onto Capitol Way
§ Right onto 5th Avenue
§ Left onto Deschutes Parkway
§ Park as directed by Volunteers
Route Map:
§ Click Here for Route Map (http://olytoyrun.com/event/event-map/)
Notes:
§ All motorcycle riders and street legal bikes are welcome.
§ This ride benefits needy children and promotes camaraderie amongst motorcyclists in our local communities.
§ Please refrain from promoting other activities, events and organizations. No raffle tickets may be sold at this event EXCEPT official Olympia Toy Run Raffle Tickets.
§ Motorcycle riders must conform to state laws regarding street riding(especially in regard to licensing, motorcycles and helmets).
§ New since 2010: No more throwing of candies while driving the parade.
§ The kids really appreciate your participation. Thanks for your help!
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