Join 105.7 The X on Saturday April 25th for the Honor Flight Veterans Ride and Benefit. The day will kick off with a bike parade ride from the US Army Reserve Center, 3101 South Airport Road, Bartonville, to New Amsterdam on Peoria Riverfront. Sign in will begin at 9am and kickstands are up at 10am.
Once the parade arrives at New Amsterdam sign in will begin for the 2nd annual scavenger ride and will run from 10am-1pm. This ride is open to the public bikes AND cars are welcome. Cost will be $20 per bike/$10 passenger and $20 per car/$10 passenger. The scavenger ride will start and finish at New Amsterdam and includes stops at Dizzy Deans, the American Legion and Burnzee’s.
Last year this event have 176 bike participate and raised $5k, this year they already have over 200 riders confirmed and are hoping to double the amount raise to $10k! The Greater Peoria Honor Flight recognizes American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by having them fly to Washington D.C to see their memorials at no cost.
You can get more information on the honor flight here at www.greaterpeoriahonorflight.org and on the ride at www.facebook.com/honorflightride we hope to see you at the ride benefit to support this great cause.
