Over 140 Attend 1st Annual Toys For Tots Run in Denver NC
Bikes gathered in front of Open Road Cycle for the Toys for Tots run
The 1st Annual Toys For Tots charity run, sponsored by the Open Road Riderz riding group, was held on Sunday, December 6th 2009 in Denver, North Carolina. A total of 122 registrations were collected prior to the start of the run, but it was reported that some riders had not register, bringing the total to approximately 147. All riders, even the unregistered ones, brought toys, which went towards the local chapter of the Toys for Tots program. Additional collection boxes were located around town. In all, 328 toys were collected. The $2430 raised will be sent to the Wounded Warriors fund.
Although the weather was a little chilly in the low 40’s, the ride was great as the group wound it’s way down Highway 16, up 73 through Lincolnton and then back down 150 to 16 where we finally ended up at The Naked Oyster. There were no problems with traffic along the way, thanks to the help of the Denver Firemen, Lincoln County Sheriffs, and our own staff and volunteer ‘blockers’. Oncoming traffic often stopped to watch the parade pass them by and people waved from their yards and alongside the road.
The after event, sponsored by The Naked Oyster and Full Throttle magazine was enjoyed by all. Everyone was really happy to get off their bikes and into the warmth of the Naked Oyster. A meal of BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers and coleslaw, and assorted deserts, was served to all of the riders.
Open Road Cycles, Open Road Riderz Riding Group would like to thank everyone who helped make this event a success. We are looking forward to making next years event even bigger and better. Keep checking this blog for updates throughout the year as we bring you more information on next years run, as well as other charity runs we are planning.