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Things to do in Oregon on Two Wheels

Chris Brotherton
The Commuter

Monday, April 6, 2009

Flyer for 5th Annual Bike Fest in Cottage Grove, Ore. presented by the Star Riders Chapter 339.

With the weather getting better here in the Pacific Northwest, the time has come to start thinking about the fast approaching riding season. One of the fun things that you can do with your bike is to go to a motorcycle rally.

Although Sturgis and Daytona are a little too far for some people to ride, especially college kids on a budget in a toilet bowl economy, there are local clubs that organize rallies in the area. One such club is the Star Riders Chapter 339 of Cottage Grove, Ore.

This is the fifth year for the Bike Fest rally in Cottage Grove. It is a free event on Saturday May 2, 2009 on Main Street in old downtown. The rally will happen rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music by No Way Out, Montana and Steppenwild, a Steppenwolf tribute band. There will also be a poker run for those with a bike and a poker walk for those without a bike.

Every year they organize bike games to test a rider’s skill, a bike show where the people attending get to vote on which bike they like the best, plus there will be vendors on hand, selling various bike related wares and food.

Although this rally is organized by a Yamaha rider’s group, all breeds of bike are welcome as are all riders. It is a family friendly event, so even if you don’t have a bike but like the look of chrome and leather, you will find something that you enjoy at this rally. For more information visit the website, www.star339.com and look under the link for “Bike Fest”.

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