ELLETTSVILLE, Ind.
From May to October, Ride + Fly offers seven individual
motorcycle
journeys between NASCAR races.6688.C., a
recently procured sacred Sefer Torah that
was written in 1929 and used
secretly during the Holocaust. Proceeds, less
expenses of the event
, will be donated to the Holocaust Memorial
Museum and to the Friends of the Israeli Defense Force
.kingdavidbikers.
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Both groups listed the same top excuses for justifying a quick
ride: running errands
, testing the engine and visiting friends. The
Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies offers
insurance
through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies that market
their products and
services through the Drive Insurance from
Progressive(SM) brand.
For more information, please
visit http://www.C.com, the
South Florida contingent will have a formal departure event at the
Miami
Beach Holocaust Memorial on Sunday, May 1st, commencing at
9:30 AM. Nearly 500 motorcyclists, both
Jewish and non Jewish, from
the South Florida area are expected. There, the club will meet
with
Rabbi Zachery Betesh, the spiritual leader of King David Bikers
(KDB) and an Associate Rabbi with
Chabad Lubavitch Synagogue of
Fort Lauderdale who will be bringing with him to Washington, D. All
other motorcycle recreation sites can be found in Recreation: Motorcycles.
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The Common Shares of the
Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield
Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at
NYSE:PGR. Bikers can also choose to drive between
Montreal and Indianapolis for the two North American
Formula One races. Bikers will ride then through a spectacular route to the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
, passing through Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio.com or, in
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Yids on Wheels (YOW) Toronto, Canada
King David Bikers, http:
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For more information, go to driveinsurance.
"Our tours combine that thrill
with the lure of the road, promising many days
of great riding between races.
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Hillel's Angels New Jersey
The
Tribe Northern Va.
King David Bikers will then depart for its 1100-mile pilgrimage,
with
a first stop in Jacksonville, Florida.violations meant
Riders' amenities can include motor homes with drivers, security
, child care,
catering, and anything else to ensure a memorable trip.kingdavidbikers.
At approximately
3:30 PM on Thursday, the Tribe and YOWs will join
with the Chai Riders and Hillel's Angels, meeting
at Mike's Famous
Harley Davidson (off I-95 at the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge)
where
they will also be joined by other riders, Jewish and non-Jewish
alike, to ride as a group to Washington
, D.contingent motorcycling
You Are What You Ride: Progressive Survey Finds Differences Between Harley and Sport Bike Riders
Go Beyond Bike Type
literally. Harley riders are
also more likely to have body art such as tattoos
and piercings (52
percent versus 40 percent).pegasus contingent
The Formula One package begins at Montreal,
after the Formula One race in
that city.sportbike meant
Progressive's survey also finds that ninety-five (95
) percent of
all riders acknowledge their fellow bikers while riding., With Ride + Fly Tours, race
fans can now spend an exciting summer on the road, motorcycling between races
on the NASCAR and
Formula One circuit.
Why: In Memoriam of Yom Hashoa, Friday, May 6th, the global
day of recognition of the Holocaust. The total membership of all groups combined is approximately
500 Jewish motorcycle enthusiasts.
KDB will make additional stops along the way during its trip
up
the east coast stopping in Jacksonville, Fl, the first night,
Charlotte, NC the second night
and arriving in Falls Church, VA on
Wednesday, May 4th.cavaliers dykes
The survey also finds that Harley riders
are more likely than
those who ride sport bikes to plan rides around where they'll eat (32
percent
versus 23 percent). The products and services of the
Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies
are marketed directly
to consumers by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE and online at
progressivedirect
.com. "Ride with us, and you'll be paying
tribute to that indomitable American spirit.womens motocycliste
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And though
sport bikes are commonly known as "crotch-rockets" or
"road-rippers," only six percent of those who
ride them say they do so
for "speed" while fewer than one percent of Harley riders say the
same
.com through the Progressive Direct(SM) brand.com.rideandflytours.bikers sirens
"
The survey confirms that both
rider groups have much in common,
too..
On Friday, May 6th, the world's global recognition day
of the
Holocaust, from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, motorcyclists from all over the
country will meet in
a staging area at East Coast Harley Davidson -
17975 Main Street, Dumfries, VA 22026 (703) 221-6855
, located about
25 miles outside of Washington.bikers sirens
The survey finds Harley
riders are three times
more likely than those who ride sport bikes to
own clothing or artwork that displays the brand of
motorcycle they
ride (93 percent versus 30 percent, respectively). for a dinner event.sirens motorcycling
Waving is
the
preferred method of acknowledgement (37 percent), although Harley
riders are nearly twice
as likely to acknowledge other riders by
pointing two fingers down (29 percent versus 16 percent
).
Rick Stern, motorcycle product manager, Progressive, is available
for interview. Ride
+ Fly Tours designs custom packages for even the most
discriminating tastes, and its guides rely on
a thorough knowledge of their
area to provide the most pleasurable holiday experience possible."
In a demonstration of solidarity to mark this occasion, the group will
be picking up bikers, Jewish
and non Jewish alike, to join portions of
the ride to Washington, D. This Torah was successfully
preserved
and delivered to Jerusalem in the late 1930's and now will make this
remarkable journey
with the Rabbi on his Harley Davidson mitzvah
motorcycle to the Holocaust Memorial.
Thursday evening
, all the Jewish clubs as well as Jewish bikers
from around the country will be meeting at the Marriott
International
Hotel, Falls Church, Va.womens contingent
The survey finds
interesting differences - and similarities
- between Harley-Davidson
riders and those who ride sport bikes. Two-thirds of Harley riders (67
percent)
and one-third of those who ride sport bikes (33 percent)
participate
in at least one charity ride each year. A guide will accompany each tour, ensuring that riders travel
on the
most scenic roads."
Ride + Fly Tours offers unique vacation ideas combining a love
for
motorcycle riding with an unparalleled breadth of comfort and amenities., D.motocycliste contingent
"At Progressive
, many of us involved in our motorcycle business
are riders, too, and this survey was a fun, tongue
-in-cheek way of
getting to know more about our fellow bikers," says Rick Stern, a
rider for more
than 15 years and one of Progressive's motorcycle
product managers.motorcycle dykes
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Adding custom
parts that enhance the look of their bikes was
the number one choice for Harley riders (73
percent), while
adding performance equipment was the top choice for those who
ride sport bikes (44 percent).
"The NASCAR and Formula One races are every racing fan's dream
, to be in
the midst of all that power and speed," says John Garwood of Ride + Fly Tours.225.Organizations
of motorcycle enthusiasts which focus on Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual membership are listed in this category
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MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio----
Both Dig Body Art But Harley
Riders More Likely to Wear What They
Ride, Says America's Top Motorcycle Insurer
What can you tell about a person by the kind of motorcycle they
ride? Plenty, according to a recent
countrywide online survey
conducted by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the number
one
seller of motorcycle insurance in the U.S.
For example, everyone knows that Harley riders wear their
passion
for biking on their sleeve.
When: Sunday, May 1st - Friday, May 6th / Bikes
commence
gathering at 8:30 AM, Holocaust Memorial/Miami Beach;
Formal
Ceremony 9:30 - 9:45; Depart for 1100 mile
pilgrimage at 10:45 AM.
JMA is comprised
of 5 motorcycle clubs - 4 in the United States,
primarily located in the Northeast, one in South
Florida and one in
Toronto. On Thursday, they will meet "The Tribe"
Jewish bikers for a joint
tour of the Harley Davidson factory in York,
PA.
Charity and Fundraising
The ride will
have a registration fee of $30.com
cruisers welcomes
For more information, please contact: Jeff Mustard
, President,
King David Bikers: 954-801-8263 / email: mustard007@aol.motorcycling motorcycleclub
The Progressive Group
of Insurance Companies, in business since
1937, ranks third in the nation for auto insurance based
on premiums
written and provides drivers with competitive rates and 24/7,
in-person and online
service.
More information can be found at progressive."
During the tours, riders will explore
some fantastic scenery on their
bikes. "You cannot offer your valued
customers any better Thank
You, or have a better environment for a low-key
sales promotion," Garwood says.ADVISORY/``Ride to
Remember'' JMA Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance Plans 1500-Mile Pilgrimage of Jewish Bikers Up and Down
the East Coast to the Holocaust Memori
, for an international gathering.C.C. 11:30 AM all bikers will
depart and ride as a group to the National Holocaust Memorial.welcomes sportbike
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Women prefer to ride with
their significant other (58
percent), while men choose to ride with their friends (63
percent).Get Into the Thick of Racing Action with Ride + Fly's Motorcycle Tour Packages to NASCAR
and Formula One Races
"These races are a celebration of the great American racing tradition
, as
are our latest tours," says Garwood. The
company was started by John Garwood, a motorcycle
enthusiast, and his wife
Pamm..
Yidden on Wheels Motorcycle Touring Group (YOWs) will meet at
the
Holocaust Centre of Toronto on Wednesday, May 4th and commence their
500-mile pilgrimage south
. There will be an overnight stop in
Harrisburg, PA, on Wednesday.womens motorcycle
Sport bike riders are three times
more
likely to eat at fast-food restaurants (18 percent versus six
percent), while riders of Harleys
are nearly four times more likely to
pick restaurants with the nicest looking waiters/waitresses
(11
percent versus three percent).
Sixty-nine (69) percent of all riders daydream at work
each
day about riding their bike. where all groups will convene in a never before been
done
Jewish Biking event commemorating the Holocaust this May, which
marks the 60th anniversary of the
Holocaust.C. for a formal dinner gathering commencing at
8:00 PM.cruisers pegasus
. "Motorcycle insurance is a very
specialized product,
and you never know what bit of information may lead to the next
insurance
innovation. For example, both say "freedom" is the number one reason they
ride. Harley
riders
are six times more likely to only acknowledge those riding the
same style bike (18 percent versus
three percent).
Additional survey results and breakdowns available upon request.
One group
will leave the Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial and ride
up the east coast to the Washington Holocaust
Memorial, and another
group will leave the Toronto Holocaust Memorial and ride south to
Washington
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Additional survey results include:
An overwhelming majority of riders (88 percent) donate
time or
money to charities.
Eighteen (18) percent of all riders call in sick to work
at
least once a year to go riding. Tours are limited to a minimum of four motorcycles and
a
maximum of six. The tour is also offered as part of the Corporate Rewards
program, for which
there is no guest limit.for Sunday-Friday (May 1-6)
MIAMI----
What: International
Ride of Jewish Motorcyclists to
National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Where:
From Miami to Toronto, Jewish Bikers from across
North America will meet at select cities
to meet and
ride to Washington, D.
The Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance, (JMA), a
loosely knit
association of the most well-known and best-organized Jewish
Motorcycle clubs in
the United States and Canada, representing more
than 500 motorcycle enthusiasts, will simultaneously
make a 1,500 mile
pilgrimage for a first-ever international event - "Ride to Remember.
Club
Name Location
King David Bikers Southern Florida
Chai Riders Greater
New York, (NYC, LI, Westchester, NJ,
Conn.C. At approx.mecs motorcycleclub
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