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PORT DOVER - Friday 13th, 2010
Superstitious?
I Think Not !
Friday the 13th! From 7am on there must have been a line up
at least 6 kilometers long just to get in to Port dover. the rumble
of Bike exhausts heating up the already hot day, we rolled
into town with lots of anticipation ready to celebrate the 50th
event of Friday the 13th in Port dover. the main street was
already lined with bikes of all sorts, from showroom models to
far out customs and everything else in-between. Of course we
always see the same people that make it a dover to remember,
like Mr. thong... yes that’s right! a buff older gent that rides
around on his Honda 650 sporting a colorful thong.
all the store fronts have tables with their merchandise and
memorabilia that says 50th Friday august 13th ensuring there
is enough for the estimating 150,000+ participants. the great
thing about this little town, with their big heart and open arms
to bikers, is that they take great pride in making it a success.
there are many great tourist attractions and stores that really
embrace the riding community. the Maple Leaf newspaper
is always there to cover the event, oh and did I also mention,
2Ride Magazine were there as special guests covering this
event as well.
the Maple Leaf newspaper provides background on how Friday
the 13th in Port dover started…
“Chris simons and approximately 25 friends, through word of
mouth, got together at the Commercial Hotel (the Zoo), now
known as angelo’s of dover. It was in november and it was
Friday the 13th. they had such a good time they decided they
should do it every Friday the 13th. From there on after, the
number of people coming out to dover has increased. Chris has
a suitcase full of newspaper and magazine clippings regarding
Friday the 13th and he has become somewhat of a celebrity
because of it. everywhere he goes, people have heard of Friday
the 13th in Port dover.”
No Boys Allowed,
Just Us Girlz
Women On motorcycles
With the inspiration of the famous Friday the 13th event in Port dover, a group of
lady riders decided organize an annual ‘all Girlz ride’ for charity to the city of Port
dover in order to raise money for different causes.
Enthusiastic about the idea of helping women riders, the 2008 event was a
great success and became a cornerstone event for all women who ride with the same
passion. now in its third year, the 2010 ride was hugely successful as over 200 female
riders came together in support of the ride, raising money for charity, and also
showing their freedom of spirit as women riders.
this year’s Girlz ride was also specially commemorated by a very special
award. 2Ride Motorcycle Magazine was happy to honor a very special young lady
rider, Bayleigh Deane, with the Victory Achievement for overcoming her fi ght
against cancer. Congratulations Bayleigh!!
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story by Mizz lucy