Blessing of the Bikes • Fun Ride • Motorcycle Maintenance Class

Name: Blessing of the Bikes • Fun Ride • Motorcycle Maintenance Class
Start: 2026-03-28T09:30:00-04:00
Location: VFW Post 2908 119 Anderson Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001

Schedule

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

VFW Post 2908 119 Anderson Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001 | Albemarle, NC

🏍️ Blessing of the Bikes • Fun Ride • Motorcycle Maintenance Class
📅 Saturday, March 28 Join us for a morning built around faith, fellowship, riding, and taking care of what carries you down the road.
This event is designed so you can participate at your level — whether you just want your bike blessed, want to enjoy a short ride, or want hands-on maintenance knowledge from a professional.
🔹 PART 1: Blessing of the Bikes
📍 Location: V.F.W. Post 2908 (address above)
🕤 Arrive by: 9:30 AM
🙏 Blessing begins: 9:45 AM
Our brother Gears, an ordained minister, will lead a Blessing of the Bikes for riders who want to start the season with prayer, protection, and purpose.
✔️ Come for the blessing
✔️ No cost
✔️ Leave afterward if you choose
🔹 PART 2: Fun Ride (Optional)
🏁 Kickstands Up: 10:00 AM
💵 Cost: $10 per rider
If you join the Fun Ride, your $10 entry includes:
Participation in the ride:
✔️ONE raffle ticket for a $500 gift certificate
✔️Entry into the live drawing later that morning
🎟️ Additional raffle tickets may be available for purchase if supplies allow.
🎯 WHY THE RAFFLE MATTERS
The $500 gift certificate is provided by #AllSeasonsOutdoor&Pawn, a locally owned business that suffered a serious fire last year and is working hard to rebuild.
They’ve supported our club and our community in the past, and this is our way of showing appreciation and helping drive business back their way.
Your participation helps a good local business get back on its feet.
🔹 PART 3: Motorcycle Maintenance Class
📍 Destination: Hartsell’s Motorcycle Parts &Service
🕚 ETA: 11:00 AM
Once we arrive, Steve Hartsell will host a hands-on motorcycle maintenance class, perfect for:
New riders
Riders wanting a refresher
Anyone who wants to better understand their bike
Topics Covered:
✅Front tire to rear tire inspection
✅Oil, fluids, and filters
✅Controls, cables, brakes, and safety checks
✅What to look for, what to listen for, and what not to ignore
✅Preventive maintenance that keeps you safe and saves money
A motorcycle will be placed on a lift so riders can see everything up close, and Steve will also talk about services his shop offers for riders who want professional help.
🍔 Food & drinks will be provided.
🔧 Maintenance Class Note: ❗️❗️❗️
To ensure a quality hands-on experience and proper food planning, the maintenance class portion is designed for a limited group size. Space will be available while capacity allows.
The Blessing of the Bikes and Fun Ride are open to all riders.
🎟️ LIVE RAFFLE DRAWING
At the conclusion of the maintenance class, we’ll draw LIVE for the $500 gift certificate winner.
Must not be present to win.
🕒 EVENT TIMELINE (AT A GLANCE)
9:30 AM – Arrive at meet-up location
9:45 AM – Blessing of the Bikes
10:00 AM – Kickstands Up (Fun Ride)
11:00 AM – Arrive at Hartsell’s Motorcycle Parts & Service
Maintenance Class + Food
Live Raffle Drawing
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