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Red Bull Indianapolis GP August 26-18, 2011
For the fourth year, ABATE of Indiana has worked hand in hand with the City of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to produce one of the most spectacular motorcycling events anywhere in the world. On Friday and Saturday night, of the weekend of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, Meridian Street is closed to allow only motorcycles. The main street through downtown Indianapolis is nothing but bikes from South Street to north of Monument Circle. This event offers an incredible opportunity to see thousands of machines of every imaginable design and speak with riders from around the world. Be sure not to miss it August 17-18, 2012. Photo gallery |
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ABATE Motorcycle Day at the State Fair August 18, 2011
On Thursday, August 18, ABATE of Indiana once again presented Motorcycle Day at the State Fair (an honored shared with Armed Forces Day). The day was filled with activities for the kids (young and old), including the Children's Motorcycle Adventure featuring the Tiny Tots Biker Experience, where the little ones get a chance to ride a real motorcycle on an enclosed track, and a special play area featuring motorcycle toys, race track, and coloring table. The big kids enjoyed a vintage motorcycle display from Southside Harley-Davidson & Buell, a custom bike show, the Blue Monkey Circus Side Show and many motorcycle vendors to occupy their time. Photo gallery |
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7th Annual Ride with the Governor August 12, 2011
On Friday, August 12th, Governor Mitch Daniels led a group of more than 700 motorcyclists on a spectacular ride through southern Indiana ultimately arriving at the French Lick Springs Hotel. Lunch by Smokey B's BBQ was hosted by ABATE of Indiana Region 10 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds and coordinated by Janie Chenault. This annual event, now in its seventh year, was created to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. Additionally, since 2008, it also serves as a fundraiser for the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund. Participants contributed $8,000 this year, bringing the four year total to nearly $44,000. Photo gallery |
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ABATE of Indiana's 31st Annual Boogie July 14-17, 2011
ABATE of Indiana celebrates our 31st annual Boogie with musical guests Black Oak Arkansas, Ronnie Montrose, Pat Travers, Mark Farner, Kyle Turley, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and a cast of thousands. Attendance was good, the weather was HOT, and the atmosphere was outstanding! Click here to view photos from Marc Falsetti, English Mike, Yacky Byers, Ron Graphman, and Jacque Sheets. |
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Miracle Trail Ride 2011 May 21-22, 2011
The 2nd Annual Miracle Trail Ride was held on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 at the Lawrence County Recreational Park with around 1,000 in attendance. ABATE and Trail Riders of American hosted this two day event featuring a family ride on Saturday and the MAXC races on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who participated and help make this event a tremendous success with approx. $20,000 raised! Click here for photos by Dan Seacat, Gary Williams Sr. & Rick Toy. |
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ABATE of Indiana's 30th Annual Boogie July 15-19, 2010
ABATE of Indiana celebrated 30 years of the Midwest's Best Biker Fest at Lawrence County Recreational Park in Springville, Indiana. Special guests didn't just included .38 Special and Gallagher, but a cast of thousands of our biker buddies from across the state and the nation. Click here for photos. |
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Red Bull Indianapolis GP Weekend August 27-29, 2010
As Indianapolis enters its third year of hosting the MotoGP, more events are popping up in the Circle City. Fans of all types of motorcycling can find something to their liking on this long weekend. Fortunately, 2010 brought three days of good weather and all those involved appreciated the improved conditions over the past two years. Without a doubt, the MotoGP race on Sunday is the main show in town, but with each passing year comes more events for fans to enjoy. EuduroCross is the latest race to be added to the weekend. This race on Friday evening, along with the Flat Track race on Saturday night, made for plenty of action at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. For fans of free style sport biking, XDL Freestyle provided action on Friday and Saturday evenings, along with the Motorcycles on Meridian block party where an estimated 10,000 bikers gathered. Click here for photos. |
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ABATE Motorcycle Day at the State Fair August 19, 2010
Indiana motorcyclists were once again treated to their own special day the Indiana State Fair this year. On Thursday, August 19, ABATE of Indiana presented Motorcycle Day at the Fair, which we were honored to share with Armed Forces Day. The day was filled with activities for the kids as well as the adults. The expanded Children's Motorcycle Adventure this year included the Tiny Tots Biker Experience, where the little ones get a chance to ride a real motorcycle on an enclosed track, and a special play area featuring motorcycle toys, race track, and coloring table. Of course it wasn't just about the kids, the grown ups had a vintage motorcycle display, a custom bike show, live music and many motorcycle vendors to occupy their time, when they weren't enjoying the many outstanding activities that the State Fair has to offer. It really warms your heart when you enter the Fair and see Main Street lined with motorcycles. Click here to see this year's photos. |
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6th Annual Ride with the Governor August 13, 2010
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels led several hundred motorcyclists on a 250-mile ride through northern Indiana. The 6th annual ride, coordinated by ABATE, raised over $20,000 to benefit the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund. Thanks to the organizers, our State Police escorts, and especially the hundreds of motorcyclists who joined us for our annual ride to support the National Guard Family Relief Fund. And a big thanks to the folks at Frontier Elementary in Brookston, the fascinating Fair Oaks Dairy, and the Swan Lake Resort for their hospitality along the way. A great day on the open roads of northern Indiana! Click here for photos. Click here for a video from this year's ride. |
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30 Years of Boogiemania It’s hard to believe that the Boogie is celebrating a 30th birthday. It seems like only yesterday that we were cobbling an event together in a barren field. From Kendalville, to Atikinsonville, to Bean Blossom, and Lawrence County, the location has changed, but the spirit has always remained. What had started as a celebration of motorcyclist’s rights has become an annual pilgrimage for many. Ask anyone who has been to the Boogie and they will undoubtedly have a story or two about an experience of a lifetime. On July 15th create your own memories by joining your friends and family at this year’s 30th Anniversary Boogie celebration. Click here for a collection of photos from the past 29 years.
BONUS! Click here for a printable commemorative poster.
Special thanks to all the photographers who have contributed pictures throughout the last 29 years. |
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Motorcycle Awareness Rally on the Circle May 6th ABATE of Indiana, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute hosted the inaugural Motorcycle Awareness
Rally on Monument Circle in Indianapolis -- kicking-off Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. Activities included a display of police and civilian motorcycles from around the state, a fashion show (by Tucker Rocky) highlighting the protective qualities of motorcycle gear, numerous displays, exhibits, demonstrations and speakers from governmental agencies and the motorcycling community. Click here for photos. |
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| ABATE Day at the State House Tuesday, January 26th Approximately 200 motorcyclists gathered at the Indiana State House on Tuesday, January 26th, to discuss the issues important to Indiana motorcyclists. Click here for questions asked at this year's ABATE Day. Click here for photos from the days events. |
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ABATE Worker Party 2009 Saturday, October 18, 2009 ABATE held our annual worker party for the many people who work hard to put on events throughout the year. This time they get to enjoy themselves and not have to work the event. Thank you to all the workers of ABATE! Click here for photos |
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| LCRP Hosts IXCR Event Sunday, October 18, 2009 Indiana Cross Country Racing (IXCR) hosted one of their annual competative events at Lawrence County Recreational Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in October. The turnout was great and the competition even better. Classes included young and old racers, on two wheels and four, racing through the park trails (mud and all) for some spectacular fun. This was the second event IXCR put on at the park this year. Keep an eye out for future events on their website for this great homegrown family event. Click here for photos |
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2009 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Weekend August 28-30, 2009
This year's endless motorcycle activities turned out to be a spectacular time for everyone involved. If you were into motorcycles, Indianapolis was the utopian city, with beautiful weather, sport bikes, street bikes, dirt bikes, and a what appeared to be the world's largest biker block-party that stretched many blocks on Friday and Saturday night. Indianapolis Motor Speedway considered the weekend a success, local law enforcement called it a "relatively peaceful weekend", and a local sports writer noted that the crowd "appreciated our local hospitality." Click here for photos
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ABATE Motorcycle Day at the State Fair August 21, 2009
Yes, that’s right! ABATE of Indiana presents Motorcycle Day at the Indiana State Fair! This first-time event at the State Fair turned out to be a great day with perfect weather, several thousand motorcyclists, and all your favorite “fair food” (including chocolate covered bacon!?!) The days activities included: Tiny Tots and a toy motorcycle race track for the kids; motorcycle rodeo; stunts performed by AMA Trials Champ Geoff Aaron; vintage motorcycles displayed by Southside Harley-Davidson/Buell, AMA, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; an invitational bike show; live music on the Hoosier Lottery Grand Stand featuring the Eclipse Band and Gypsy Harbor! Governor Daniels even rode in and spent some time with everyone as well. Click here for photos |
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ABATE's Annual Ride with the Governor August 14, 2009
This year’s Ride with the Governor went better than we could have asked for. The weather, route, food and attendance were all great. We left the Statehouse with Governor Mitch Daniels leading more than 500 motorcycles and many of them stayed with us all the way to French Lick. We had a wonderful lunch on the Ohio River courtesy of the folks from Region 9 and some of their friends. We want to thank everyone that participated and enabled us to donate $5,500 to the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund. Click here for photos |
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ABATE of Indiana's 29th Annual Boogie July 16-19, 2009
Rockin' the Boogie in 2009! The weather was great (even though it was a little cool), and the music was OUTSTANDING! Asia on Thursday night, Eddie Money on Friday night, and the hottest woman in country music at the moment... the lovely Heidi Newfield on Saturday night! The Boogie continues to amaze and entertain every year. We just can't wait to celebrate the 30th in 2010! See you on July 15-18, 2009. Click here for photos
For previous Boogie photos, visit the Boogie page here. |
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