Vikings Ride for Life

[Swiffer]

I think this is happening July 20th...anybody planning on going? I'm thinking about it, but will probably just do the ride this year and not hang out in Hinckley for long. I also noticed that Victory wasn't listed as a sponsor on the brochure this year...found that kind of strange. Any body know anything about it?

Steve

BTW...posted pics from KC in the Vic Pic site if anyones interested.

[Sparky_Bill]

Heidi and I plan to go on the ride. Here is the scoop.
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Join the Minnesota Vikings and motorcycle legend Evel Knievel for the ninth annual Ride For Life to benefit the Viking Children's Fund.

The 75-mile ride to benefit Upper Midwest children will originate from your choice of the Metrodome or St. Cloud (location TBA) on Saturday, July 20, and then off to Grand Casino Hinckley’s Amphitheater.

Registration will be held at the Metrodome or Hinckley upon your arrival. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Metrodome and the ride departs both locations at 11:15 a.m. All bikes are welcome. The cost is $10 a bike and each bike will receive:

- Event participation (Live music, autographs, and group ride)
- Snacks at registration
- Raffle ticket for prizes
- Parking voucher in secured party lot
- A special commemorative Evel Knievel picture will be given to each pre-registration.
- T-shirts and pins will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, call (952) 828-6577, or for St. Cloud information call (320) 251-1450.

Once again, a big welcome party will be thrown in your honor. The party will feature Vikings’ personnel, cheerleaders, live music tasty food, and ice-cold beverages.

There will be over $12,000 in prizes given away, including Vikings’ season tickets, getaway trips, Vikings vs. Packers tickets, autographs, jerseys, footballs, and more! One lucky biker could win $5,000 in cash. One biker will win $3,000 and a $2,000 bonus will be awarded if they have pre-registered by July 16, 2002.

Ride For Life Schedule of Events
9:30 a.m.
Registration

11:15 a.m.
Bikes depart Metrodome/St. Cloud location

12:45 p.m.
Bikes arrive at Hinckley

12:50 p.m.
Welcome: Food and drink available, live music in the Amphitheater

1:45-3:00 p.m.
Evil Knievel/Vikings sign autographs

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Award grand prizes, Evel Knievel thanks

[Sparky_Bill]

All right, who coming on this ride? Fun time, you can win big money, just ask the Ghost. Here is the Ghost (Pete) smiling big time. (http://www.victorymotorcycle.org/vicpicimages/75_1569.jpg)

[sid2002]

I don't think Pete is smiling because of the money, look at the babes he is with woooo!
I to want to make the ride but can't stay in Hinkley long got to be back for a wedding reception starting around 3:30. Still want to go though.

[sks700]

who is going on this. I haven't gone in the past, but I am thinking that I will maybe go.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sks700
who is going on this. I haven't gone in the past, but I am thinking that I will maybe go.


Good question. I will be going and Sid sounds like he will too. Dan said he is. Who is up to meeting at the normal spot and ride in together. Normal=Crystal Marine. Anyone else planning on the ride?

[Choirguy]

Did Victory completely pull out of its sponsorship of the Vikings? I see that the ride for life isn't co-sponsored by Victory this year; wonder about the whole package.

[sid2002]

I am going, what time at Crystal marine. Earlier for me is better because I want to be in the front of the line going up so I can get out of Hinkley early. Need to be back here around 3:30 or so.

[v92sc_065]

Well, registration doesn't start until 9:30. To get a good spot up front I figure we get to the dome an hour, hour and a half early. So we would meet at Crystal around 7:30 - ish?

With Polaris not among the sponsers this year it is problematical that Victory's will not get special treatment and go to the head of the class, as it were.

[Swiffer]

Looks like the "Swiffers" are gonna be able to go, maybe the "Hawks" too(after I talk them into it:D ). We'll watch the board later tonight and see what time to meet up at Crystal Marine. I think 8:30-9:00 would be early enough.

Steve

[sid2002]

I think if we arive down there when registration starts we will be pretty close to the front. I think leaving from crystal marine at 9:00 A.M. should do it.

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sid2002
I think if we arive down there when registration starts we will be pretty close to the front. I think leaving from crystal marine at 9:00 A.M. should do it.

Crystal Marine @ 9:00AM it is then!

[Swiffer]

see ya there!

Steve

[Big-Foot]

Dang - missed another ride...

Sold my dirt bike on eBay the other night. It lasted a whole 4 hours. I am meeting the guy in Eau Clare tomorrow afternoon to get the cash and give him the bike...

If only I didn't have bills to pay! :gun:


We need to get together to meet up with RoadKill when he comes through this area soon!


Make those Vics roar now!!!! :bounce:

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by Thumper
We need to get together to meet up with RoadKill when he comes through this area soon!

What is this? When is he coming through this area and why?

[Swiffer]

Lookin' kind of stormy guys...Hil and I will meet up at Crystal Marine and see from there. Maybe head to the dome and check out the spectacle and head back here. Bring your wet suits and lightning rods if you're going to Hinckley!

Steve

[sks700]

it's storming at my place right now, But it looks like it is moving very quickly. I am probably going to wait it out for a little while. If I am not at Crystal Marine by 9:00, I will try to find you guys at the dome.

Lee

[Big-Foot]

Originally posted by Sparky_Bill


What is this? When is he coming through this area and why?

See the message - RoadKill Rescue Ride

[Sparky_Bill]

Rain or shine I will make it to Hinkley. Heidi will not be coming. She has to go to work. :-(

Thumper, can you explain this? Location: Frostbite Falls, MN (Minneapolis) Being from Int'l Falls I do not understand Minneapolis being called "Frostbite Falls" as that was the ole home town name.

[Sparky_Bill]

Well I am going out to put the Desert Dawgs on. I love those things for the rain.

[v92sc_065]

Sparky, you've got to be kidding?!

Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha (sp?)

Not just the first cartoon with political and social commentary laced throughout, but the best of its day. They managed to make statements that the network sensors never had a clue.

Frostbite Falls was a prime example of the subtle jabs they made at Minnesota. Punsters loved that show.

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by v92sc_065
Sparky, you've got to be kidding?!

Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha (sp?)

Not just the first cartoon with political and social commentary laced throughout, but the best of its day. They managed to make statements that the network sensors never had a clue.

Frostbite Falls was a prime example of the subtle jabs they made at Minnesota. Punsters loved that show.

No kidding, from the Internet I found this too. ... we wondered, is winter driving like in the town Rocky and Bullwinkle dubbed "Frostbite
Falls"? We asked our Senior Web Lackey, Doug Mayer, to dial up Marv and ...
Description: The Car Talk guys interview an International Falls native for expert advice on winter driving.

Check it out, not my words. http://cartalk.cars.com/About/Winter/

[sid2002]

I am holding here until the rain stops or clears a little.

[Big-Foot]

Originally posted by Sparky_Bill
Thumper, can you explain this? Location: Frostbite Falls, MN (Minneapolis) Being from Int'l Falls I do not understand Minneapolis being called "Frostbite Falls" as that was the ole home town name.

Okay - I could just say "Cuz".. But I will give you the real skinny on FrostBite Falls.

I grew up (and live once again) in South Minneapolis, not far from Minnehaha Falls. As a kid of the 50's & 60's (boomer?), I grew up watching, you guessed it, Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. All of us kids used to play down by the falls. In, around and under (behind) the falls itself, all year round. One year one of my friends left his mittens elsewhere (in February) when we made our almost daily trek to "The Falls". By the time we climbed all the rock through snow and ice, Richard's fingers were turning blue. He had frostbite. We took turns loaning Richard our gloves and mittens - warming them up and putting them on his hands. He still had to have his Mom fix him up when we got back home. From that point forward we never let Richard forget his mittens or choppers before we made the trek to:
FrostBite Falls.

There you have it! Certainly MPLS is not typically as cold as International Falls - but when you are 10 years old and lost your mittens, 20 below is 20 below whether you are here in Minneapolis or in Fairbanks Alaska.

[Sparky_Bill]

Lee I made it home and tried to call and your phone does not work so that is why it was disconnecting when you tried to call home from Hinckley.

Thumper good frostbite story. Bet the snow was a lot deeper then too. Probably up to your chest each year. :D

[sks700]

I got home about 7:00. Stacy says "the damn phone keeps ringing just one time and then stops". We can make outbound calls though. I guess I will have to call the phone co.

Lee

[v92sc_065]

I just got home myself. Made it to my sister's party an hour late but we had a great time.

Lee sounds like you may have a voltage problem, too many phones on one line or one extension is defective and drawing too much. Try unpluging one set at a time and see if that makes a difference.

[sks700]

we only have 2 phones (plus my computer). I wonder if maybe the storm did something this morning.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

What dan is saying sounds good. I would unplug all but one phone and call from cell. If still disconnects, try the other phone and nothing else, call from cell. Call phone company at last resort as they will charge.

[sid2002]

Hope everybody had fun today. I slept right through it. Was all ready to go at 5:00A.M. When rain started about 8:00 A.M. I made breakfast for my wife and I. After breakfast sat down in a comfy chair till the rain stopped. Woke up about 12:20, what a bummer. Had two Vikings flags mounted on the bike all shined up and slept through it. New handle is "Sleepy Skid" Just joking but really wanted to go today sorry I missed it.:(

[v92sc_065]

Well, Sid, actually I waited out the rain and ran up to Hinkley on my own. Left around 12:30. Last year was my first time in a large group and it was cool and all, but 35 is a boring road.

I ran up switching back and forth between 47 and 65 untill I reached 23 and then I took that into Hinkley. A little more verity and a lot less traffic.

I'm thinking that if I do this run again next year we could support the cause but take a different route.