Many, if not most, motorcycle manufacturers and brand-specific groups participate in some form of charitable endeavors, but it's hard to beat Harley-Davidson->ke300 and its riders when it comes to charitable causes. For the third decade in a row the Muscular Dystrophy Association is joining forces with the Harley Owner's Group and the Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association to put on the MDA Ride For Life. This is a weekend-long event in the beginning of May that brings Harley riders and their bikes together with the kids and parents to raise money and awareness while sharing the joys of “motorcycle therapy” with some children who could really benefit from some wind in their hair and bugs in their teeth.

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The Lowdown

Festivities begin on Friday May 5th, and continue through Sunday with demos, stunt riders and musical entertainment throughout the weekend. The event culminates in the Ride For Life Thunder Parade, and I can tell you from experience that there's nothing quite like the feeling you get from riding in a pack like that; they don't call it “Thunder” for nothing, after all. It's enough to send all the hate-Harley folks scampering for their safe zones and comfort pets, I can promise you that! Interested parties should visit the official website and make reservations sooner rather than later, 'cause time's a-tickin' and we have less than a month to get ready.