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Registration now open for the 2012 ride - join us Saturday, June 16th!
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2012 Ride
PRE-REGISTRATION
FRIDAY, JUNE 15
Max Bell Centre
5:00 – 8:00 PM
RIDE DAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Max Bell Centre
Registration:
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Ride Departs:
10:30 AM SHARP
2011 Ride
Many of the executive believe that 2011 was our most successful year to date! The preliminary numbers are $96,020.50 (includes pledges, souvenirs, 50/50, raffle, and auction items). By the time we add in corporate donations it is believed that we will be close to $150,000!!!
There were 383 people registered, but of course there were over 400 bikes in the parade! CPS Traffic escort indicated that during the parade, we spanned from the Calf Robe bridge all the way to Southland Drive!
Check out photos from the 2011 Ride Day!
Here are some comments received through Facebook from some of the participants:
"What an amazing event...Will definitely return for many years to come !!!" - Shaun Hutt
"My husband and I had, once again, the most amazing Ride For Dad. Each year it seems to get bigger and bigger! We are already looking forward to next year! " - Colleen Maier
"This was my first year and it was awesome! So great to be part of such a great event! Will definitely be involved for many more years. Have to get my wife out next year for sure! Thanks to everyone that helped put on the event! Everyone did a great job! " - Peter Hampton
"Had a really good ride and the weather held off till the ride part was over. The Calgary Police did a great job with keeping the parade going." - John Nord
"Awesome ride today, this was the first time for my wife and I. We can't wait for next year's ride. That was an awesome sight to see several hundred bikes cruising down Deerfoot!" - David Ross
"Great ride. It was my second year but my wife's first as she rode pillion behind me. Some light rain on the ride home, but all in all it was quite pleasant." - David Brewerton
"It was a good ride and a great turnout. It was a pleasure to be a part of it." - Daryl Makk
"We had the best day ever this was our second year attending and it wont be the last great job everyone be proud !!!!!" - Valerie Favel
Did you know that year after year the Calgary chapter of the MRFD consistently raises the top dollar pledges per rider then any other chapter in the country? This is due largely in part to people like these: (Our top three pledge collectors)
1. Terry Michalsky - $6525
2. Mike Allen - $5015
3. Brian Gentles - $3225
It also makes us proud that people travel from afar to join us on ride day! Thanks to Rochelle Cucheron from Winnipeg, MB and Tony Reichsteiner from Prince George, BC!
Of course we also have a diverse group joining us! The oldest rider was Marilyn Smelski (69 years) and to the contrary, Revecca Petruic (10 years).
We would like to thank our early bird online registrant Richard Baerg. You have qualified for a national prize of a trip to Las Vegas.
Our raffle prize for a trip for two to anywhere Westjet fly's was awarded to Korena Bice! Enjoy your travels!
And of course our poker hands....
Best Poker Hand - Steve Cononero
2nd Best Poker Hand - Eric Jones
Worst Poker Hand - Amanda Wiebe
We hope to see you all at this year's ride!
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