H.O.G. Members Logged Four Million Miles

On Monday, June 29, 2009, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world logged 4,373,937 miles during the club’s second annual Million Mile Monday riding marathon.

“Our members set the bar pretty high after last year’s three million miles, and we are ecstatic to have exceeded that by more than 45 percent this year,” said Benny Suggs, General Manager of the Harley Owners Group. “But more important than the number of miles ridden is that so many of our members joined together on this special day to share the experience of motorcycling.”

To put the cumulative mileage in perspective, 4,373,937 miles is the equivalent of almost 77,000,000 American football fields (goal line to goal line) or more than 70,000,000 100-meter soccer fields.

If you could ride from the earth to the moon, you’d have to make more than nine round trips to log 4,373,937 miles on your odometer.

The world’s three longest rivers – the Nile, the Amazon, and the Yangtze – share a collective length of 12,124 miles. You’d have to travel the length of each river more than 360 times before traveling 4,373,937 miles.

Riding 4,373,937 miles on an average motorcycle compared to driving a standard passenger car saves nearly 109,375 gallons of gas (or 5,609 barrels of crude oil); at $3 a gallon, that’s a $328,125 savings in fuel.

Million Mile Monday is an annual event on the last Monday of June and is open to all H.O.G. members-- riders or passengers. The feat was recorded by logging into the club’s exclusive members-only website (members.hog.com), where participants registered their miles ridden on that day. For more information about H.O.G., log onto www.hog.com.

Founded in 1983, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is the official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. H.O.G. currently has more than one million members and over 1,400 chapters worldwide, making it the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world. H.O.G. rallies are held around the globe to celebrate Harley-Davidson motorcycle riding.

Harley-Davidson Showcases Easy Rider Bike

Easy Rider, the classic American road movie, turns 40 today (July 14). The movie, starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, tells the story of two bikers who travel the country to experience the freedom of the open road from the saddles of their motorcycles.

Fonda played “Captain America” in the movie, and his bike is one of the most recognizable motorcycles in history. There were originally two “Captain America” choppers used in the film, created from Harley-Davidson FLH police bikes. One of the original choppers was destroyed in the filming of the movie, and the other mysteriously disappeared from the movie set. A decade ago, to celebrate the film’s 30th, and with the help of Fonda and those who created the original bikes, an exact replica was created and is featured at the Harley-Davidson Museum. It’s part of a hotbed of pop culture goodies with ties to Harley-Davidson. The Museum also features a bike Elvis once owned, a replica of Evel Knievel’s bike from his attempt at jumping 13 buses at London’s Wembley Stadium, and owns bikes used in Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

“Harley-Davidson motorcycles have inspired filmmakers since the beginnings of modern film,” said Curatorial Director, Jim Fricke. “Our bikes have been featured in countless movies to portray the spirit of individualism, freedom and rebellion, and we have many examples of this at the Museum.”

The Harley-Davidson Museum is a celebration of America’s historic love affair with independence and the open road, and the company that has fueled the flame. Riders and non-riders alike will appreciate the Harley-Davidson success story of four young entrepreneurs who created a true American icon that has journeyed through 106 years.

Klothes 2 Kids Is This Saturday!

Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell is proud to support “Klothes 2 Kids.” This charity helps underprivileged high school teens in the Washoe County School District acquire NEW clothing year round. All proceeds from events such as the poker run go to purchasing gift cards for area teens which are used to purchase new clothing for students in the Truckee Meadows. The poker run will start at Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell and will take you on a great ride througout the area to Virginia City, Carson, the Lake and finishing back up at the dealership with a great party with food and drinks for our participants. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday and we appreciate your support for this wonderful local charity.
Sa, 6/27, 8am, $25 per person.

Our Annual Klothes 2 Kids Poker Run is June 27th, 2009. This is a great event with all proceeds going to benefit the Klothes2Kids foundation, a local charity that helps to provide clothing for the areas under privileged teens.

For Event Enrollment Rules and other information Click Here.

If you'd like to register for the event please fill out our Enrollment Form and mail it to us with your fees.

KLOTHES 2 KIDS – RECEIVES DONATIONS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES

RENO, NV – This year’s Klothes 2 Kids Poker Run event will ensure that underprivileged high school teens will have a wardrobe comparable to the majority of their peers. The event, sponsored by Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell, is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at the dealership at 2315 Market Street in Reno. Community members and motorcycle riders are encouraged to visit and help raise money for low-income high school teens.

“The money is spent purchasing gift cards from Ross, Inc. which will be donated and distributed from the school district, Marci Crowell, co-owner of Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell said. “They are distributed so that thousands of local teens can purchase the clothing they need to have a better self image when they go to school.

Visit www.renohd.com for event information about sponsorship and event details.

About Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell
Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell is the winner of 2008’s Harley-Davidson model year Bronze Bar & Shield Circle of Achievement Award. Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell won the prestigious award given to only the top dealerships across the country based upon their outstanding quality levels in motorcycle and related product sales, evaluation of customer service and satisfaction, facility, skilled and well-trained staff, and overall operational measures.

We take pride in our customer service and achievements as we welcome you to stop by and discover the difference!

If you have any questions, please call Marci Crowell at 775-329-2913.

Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is this coming Monday

Motorcycle and scooter riders' 18th annual commuting day is this coming Monday, June 15th. Participation is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations actively encourage riders to commute by cycle on this day.

Two wheeled commuters of all ages, and from all walks of life seek employer support for this form of transportation and increased public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.

More motorcycles and scooters in the mix of vehicles makes urban parking easier and traffic flow better, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization. Studies have also shown that across the same distances, the average cycle or scooter rider will reach their destinations in less time than automobile drivers. Many motorcycles and scooters also consume less resources per mile than automobiles.

"Riding to work on this day is fun and shows the positive value of motorcycling. For many people, riding is a socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits," stated Andy Goldfine, this year's event organizer.