Lincoln County Cruisers Motorcycle Riding Club

PJ Ride Sunday August 21st

2011-08-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Okay Cruisers !!!

We will meet at Family Dollar parking lot this Sunday morning August 21st at 7:00 am for the annual PJ ride...We will ride to Abele's in Morganton for breakfast ...

Hope everyone can make it...please tell your friends...see you there!!!

Hospice Ride

2011-04-20T18:21:00.000-07:00

Calling all Motorcycle Riders!

Lets Support Hospice

Ride to Strawberry Hill

Saturday May 21st 2011

Registration @ 9:45 am Ride @ 10:30 am
Donations for Hospice accepted!! Our group has been busy raising money for Hospice during April and we will be presenting the funds raised to Hospice. We will then ride to Chesnee, SC for lunch and ice cream! You will have the chance to purchase strawberry's too! This is a great ride for all!!

This ride is open to all riders, no MC colors please, so everyone feels welcome!!

Riders Roost Charities

2010-05-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to pass on a little information that I came across today. The organization is Riders Roost Charities. They are selling Raffle tickets for a BA100 Custom Chopper.

The proceeds to the Charity. It's not a bad deal either. For $25.00 you get a chance to win a Custom Chopper. Or for $100.00 you get five chances. Best of all it's for Charity.

The website is a work in progress! So check back often. I will post more information as I have it!

Until then...

2010-05-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

Lincoln County CBA presents…..

CBA meet up at the Roost

May 14^th -16^th

Rider’s Roost
Motorcycle Campground

www.ridersroost.com

So far the weather looks like it will be OK:

http://www.accuweather.com/us/nc/ferguson/28624/forecast-details.asp?fday=6

Camping, bonfire and fellowship each night.

Fun ride, activities, door prizes and BBQ dinner on Saturday!

Cost: $8.00 per person + lodging fees.

For more information see the Lincoln County CBA website

http://sites.google.com/site/lincolncountycba/

or call Tina @704-240-8361.

Big weekend at the Roost!! Sportster Rally, CBA Meet Up and all those thumbing their noses at Mrytle Beach. Come where the real pary is!! Drag some pegs! From Riders Roost!

THIS JUST IN!: Your friendly neighborhood Uncle will also be at Riders' Roost this weekend. Ya think I'M gonna miss th' party? NOT BLOODY LIKELY! C ya'll there! From Uncle Roy!

2010-05-06T11:11:00.000-07:00

In Memory

Douglas Ray Barnes III

With heartfelt condolences

to Doug and Teresa Barnes and Family

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort during this time of loss.

Your Friends, Brothers and Sisters of the Lincoln County Cruisers

Mr Douglas Ray Barnes III, age 32 of 3570 East Highway 27, Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Warlick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Lanier officiating. Burial will follow in Beth Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr Barnes was born September 27, 1978 in St Louis, MO to Douglas Ray Barnes, Jr and Elizabeth Stonko. He worked as a mechanic.

He is survived by a son, Hunter Barnes of Asheboro, his parents, Douglas Ray Barnes, Jr and Teresa Barnes of Lincolnton and mother, Elizabeth Stonko of Denver; four brothers, Patrick Scalise and Rock Helms, both of Denver, Tony Helms of Jacksonville, FL and Daniel Carter of Gastonia; three sisters Amanda Bailey and Heather Carter, both of Gastonia, and Emma Thomas of Lincolnton.

Memorials may be made to Warlick Funeral Home, c/o Douglas Barnes, III Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 1407, Lincolnton, NC 28093,

All bikes are welcome.

Tomorrow

2010-04-16T19:55:00.001-07:00

To enlarge the picture just click on it.There is an Error on this flyer. The Price is $15.00 per Rider NOT $25.00. I hope to see everyone there and bring many more with you! As you all know this is for a grand cause.

Saturday April 10th

2010-04-06T18:58:00.000-07:00

We are meeting at 10:00 Saturday April 10th at the Family Dollar parking lot at Hwy 27 & Buffalo Shoals Road. We will ride to Harold's Restaurant for lunch. Harold's was on the Diners Drive-Ins and Dives show on the food network. Anyone wanting to go meet us there at 10:00am. If you need more information contact us. See you there!

Maria

2010 3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt Ride!

2010-03-12T12:58:00.000-08:00

Sunday March 14th

2010-03-08T18:31:00.000-08:00

Hello all Blog Readers,

We are planning a "spur of the moment ride" Sunday March 14th. We will meet at the new Family Dollar in Boger City at 12:30. We will ride to the Roost for lunch. Along the way we are going to stop and pick up something for lunch. Anyone who would like to go, meet us there. It looks to be a good day to ride.

Thanks,
Maria

New Year 2010

2010-02-22T17:48:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys and Gals!

It's getting close to riding time again. Although some never stopped, you know who you are! We had our Election and new officers for the next two years. We will all miss the guidance and hard work of "Momma", but luckily she is just a phone call away. And we know she will still be "Momma"! As a group that started out as 5 members we have grown each year. And we will continue grow more this year. We are planning our 2 Charity Rides for this year; as well as, a few fun rides. So check back regularly on the home page for more information.

Well our last blog ended in September 2009. Since then we had our Scrabble Run in October. Thanks to everyone who participated.

We visited Riders Roost for a camping trip. For those who have not been fortunate enough to experience the Roost, please take the time to check them out. It is a GREAT motorcycle camp ground. They have cabins for those who don't do tents.

We have done Birthday rides from SledgeHammer Charlie's in Blowing Rock, NC. (I love the Purgatory burger). If you are in the mood for some great burgers you must go to SledgeHammer Charlie's. But closer to home i just can't get enough of the Hawg Wings from Horsefeathers in Sherrills Ford. I love the BBQ Hawgs Wings.

We made a trip to the Coffee Cup House. This house is so cool. The guy actually has coffee cups of all kinds, hanging on the house and the fencing.

We joined in several Toy Runs for the Holidays. Including the Hull's Grove Toy Run. Hey so what it rained! It was for the kids that we did it anyway.

And as always we do "spur of the moment" rides. So be sure to join us on Facebook!!!

We have a lot planned for 2010, so keep in touch!

A Busy Spring and Summer!

2009-09-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

We have had a busy time this Spring and Summer! I'll try to catch up on all that we have done.

We had a beautiful day April 25th for the our 2nd Annual Scavenge Hunt all proceeds went to Hospice & Palliative Care. We raised $435.00. Thanks to everyone that cam out!

May 2nd we had two Lady Riders win in the Chicks Rule Bike Show at Davis Harley Davidson in Burlington. Tina won the Metric Class and Linda won the Best in Show. Way to go Ladies!

Metric Winner!

Best In Show!!

On May 21st, one of our members was hit by a SUV as he turned into his driveway. Your know it still amazes me how you can be driving down the road and NOT SEE a RED motorcycle with his RED brake light and yellow turn signal on. Thank goodness!! Raymond was not hurt more seriously. However the bike took most of the damage and Raymond took the pain.

BEFORE

AFTER HIT BY SUV

Raymond and Tina still managed to make it to the Farm House for Memorial Weekend. We had a good trip even if it did rain on us several times that weekend. But we take it in stride.

It took several weeks to rebuild the bike and even longer for Raymond to heal. But out of a bad situation there was the birth of REVENGE!

Re-Birth of Revenge!!

We had Beat the bike at Hog Happening on June 5th & 6th.

Beat the Bike

Hog Happening

In July, Gary and Linda both won in the weekly bike shows. However, they were unable to attend the final competition due to inclement weather, the show was re-scheduled. I personally think they would have won!

Bruiser

Slasher

The first weekend in August we went to Skyline Village Inn. We rode the Murder Mountain Loop and went through Little Switzerland. If you are interested in a scenic curvy weekend road trip try that ride it's a fun time.

View from our door...

One of the curves...

We all met for a PJ Breakfast ride on August 16th. Yes, PJ is Pajama's. Everyone wore their PJ"S to Shoney's in Hickory for the breakfast buffet. Linda and her Pink Flamingo's won the PJ contest. I hope we do it again next year it was so much fun.

The PJ Group

The Winner!!

We need more coffee!!!!!

And Food...

On August 29th Revenge won best in show at Catawba Heights Bike Rally. This was a people's choice decision.

People's Choice
Best in Show

Labor day weekend we rented the Mahogany Rock Roost in Sparta. We again had a great time; even though Mike's bike had a flat tire. Tina gave up her bike to ride with Raymond. Don loaned his bike Mike and Maria while he rode Tina's bike. Gary got up early Monday drove home. He loaded his bike on the trailer and brought it back to the house to let Mike use his truck and trailer to get his bike and trailer home. Thanks to the Most Wonderful Friends in the World it was a great trip. We rode to Nancy's Candy Company for our sweets the stopped in Fancy Gap at the Gap Deli for lunch.

Most Wonderful Friends in the World!

The House...The Candy Company...

Good Deli!

This past weekend we went camping at Riders Roost again it was a great trip. They were having the Military Veterans Rally. If you like camping this is a good place to go. They have great facilities. The new owners {David and Pam} are great. I can't wait to go back!

Our Camp site...

Walkin' the rocks!

Chillin'

This is some of the bigger rides. Not to mention the spur of the moment rides to get ice cream, rides to Blowing Rock for lunch, or many other spontaneous adventures.

Don't forget that we have the 2nd Annual Scrabble Run on Sunday October 4th. Bring a friend or more. As always, we don't care what you ride, just as long as you ride!

I'm sure we will be having more fun times in the future. Keep a check on the web or contact us for more rides.

Spur of the moment Trip

2009-03-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

A few of us got together this past Sunday for a short ride, since it was a beautiful sunny day. We met up at Morgan's parking lot at 11:00am. Then headed toward Kings Mountain. We stopped at the State Park and visited the historical center. While sitting outside, someone mentioned Strawberry Hill was just down the road. We all agreed it was a beautiful day for riding so why not. Lets go check it out. After asking directions(just to make sure we didn't get lost), we were off and going again. Unfortunately, Strawberry Hill was closed when we arrived. Even though their website says they are open seven days a week 8am to 8pm; so we'll have to go back another day. Someone asked a local couple who were there for a good place to eat close by. They directed us to Bantam Chef. This is a 50's style restaurant. It was like stepping back in time; all the old memorabilia that was all over the walls and on display. The Studebaker that was restored and sitting inside the restaurant was great too. As for the food, I will definitely take another road trip to try another item on their menu. I had the small bacon-cheeseburger (I could not have eaten the large), onion rings, and a tea; it was delicious. The price was unbelievably cheap. Once our bellies were full it was time to roll on. We headed back home via the scenic route up highway 18 into Shelby. Our little Sunday ride was about 150 miles, give or take a few, round trip. I can't wait until we can go again.

Oh, that reminds me if you don't have plans Easter week-end, we are going camping. We are traveling to Willville Motorcycle Camp Ground that weekend. This is strictly motorcycles, no cars. Check out their website and your calenders, if you are interested please contact us for more information.

Sunday Feb 8th

2009-02-11T16:49:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday was a beautiful day, as you know. We took off in search of a new camp ground. We were looking for High Country Motorcycle Camp ground. In my opinion, this is a nice place to camp. It is 14 acres of North Carolina mountains, so there is plenty of room to pitch your tent beside the creek. And for those who do not like tent camping they also have a bunkhouse that sleeps twelve, remember to bring your ear plugs just in case your room mates snore. Or you may be able to rent the cabin if it's not already booked. High Country has a bath house with washer and dryer. They have a pavilion that can seat 200. I can't wait until they open in mid-April.

After checking out the facilities, we decided to eat at Applebee's in Lenoir. After a good meal it was time to head home.

We rode about 180 miles round trip. It was a great relaxing ride through the back roads. I look forward to many more rides this year.

See ya at HorseFeathers on the 21st,

Welcome 2009!

2009-02-02T14:37:00.000-08:00

Good evening everyone!

I hope everyone is as excited about riding this year as we are. We are planning rides and other festivities for the new year. While still in the planning stages, if you would like to have your input included (as we listen to any and all ideas) please be sure to attend the meeting on February 21, 2009 at 2:00pm Horsefeathers Roadhouse. This is the only mandatory meeting for members of the year. As usual, everyone is welcome to attend all meetings!

Hopefully we can plan weekend trips along with our charity rides. If we're lucky maybe even a overnight trip. I am looking forward to traveling again to the North Carolina Outer Banks. I can't wait until it warms up a little so we can go camping again. And of course, I'm already excited about the Second Annual Scavenger Hunt Charity Ride for Hospice.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Maria Head
Vice-President

Notice to Any Biker who plans a trip to Myrtle Beach S.C.:
Please check out the New Rules & Ordinances for Myrtle Beach.

In the words of Myrtle Beach's Mayor "Myrtle Beach is no longer the location for two long-running motorcycle events...Myrtle Beach is a great place to visit, and we welcome you at any time." You can read his entire message at http://myrtlebeachbikerinfo.com/message.html.

Let's Play Catch Up!

2008-10-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

Hello all Bikers!

It's been a while since I have updated and I apologize for that! We took a vacation to the Outer Banks In July. I have to tell you if you get a change to take a week and go, please do so! It was the most wonderful experience. Of course, we rode the bikes there and back (for over 1580 miles round trip). We visited the light houses, relaxed on the beach, toured the aquarium, visited the Wright Brothers Monument, and rode just about the whole island among other sites. I would have loved to had more time to stay. And the food, well lets say it was some of the best I have ever tasted. I can't wait until we can go again. There is still so much I wanted to do but like all vacations it had to end.

We had our Scrabble Run in August. It was a great day for riding. We left from Highland Park in five different groups. But some how we all arrived back within minutes of each other. Which made for an interesting game. There was seventeen players. There were lots of prizes awarded. We got to meet new riders and as always we are thankful. Thank you to all who participated!! All of the proceeds were donated to Amy's House.

Last month we rode to Meadows of Dan, Virgina to a motorcycle camp ground. Again we had a wonderful time! This was the first motorcycle camp ground that I have ever experienced, but it won't be the last! It was so relaxing to sit around the bonfire and meet other riders from all different places. This is also another experience that I would recommend that everyone who loves the outdoors try.

This Sunday we had our Parkway Picnic ride. Thanks to Raymond and Tina who toted all our goodies in their trailer. We stopped at one of the parks and ate then rode some more. It was wonderful to have such good friends and company on such a beautiful ride.

We are preparing for the Business Meeting November 5th. This is for the By-Laws. As always ride safe, ride often, and It's not what you Ride - It's that you Ride!!

See ya there!

2008-06-26T16:39:00.000-07:00

Hey, blog fans. We had a wonderful time at the gem mine Sunday. As advertised we rolled out from Morgan's in town at 1:00. Then it was off through the country towards the Hiddenite Gem Mine. With Gary Lovin leading everyone, we rode through quite a few little towns including Stoney Point and Scott. We enjoyed some curves, stunning scenery and serene drive.

After the relaxing, beautiful ride we arrived at the gem mine. Once parked it was down the hill to the office where we purchased our sluicing permits for $5.00 each. Then off to the sluices, we picked our buckets of dirt then took time to sift through the dirt for our gems. Some of the gems that could be found were rubies, sapphires, emeralds, aquamarines, garnets, topaz, amethysts, citrines, tourmaline, smoky and clear quartz crystals.

While at the gem mine we were listening to the thunder rolling all around us. But Lady Luck was keeping it away. After we had emptied our buckets, gathered up our stones, and enjoyed a snack it was time to hit the road again. Gary lead us over to Linney's Mill. They were closed but we were still able to cross the swinging, wooden bridge, walk in the creek, and take pictures. We headed on to Fire Mountain in Wilkesboro via Brushy Mt. Road, it rivals the "Tail of the Dragon". We rode though areas where the liquid sunshine had recently pasted through, but so far we had avoided it.

Once our tummies were full we headed home. We started to travel Hwy 16, then a little "birdie" called to say take another way. Thanks to that birdie we avoided the sleet! Gary lead us back down Hwy 321 to Startown Road, then it was time to stop and put on the weather gear, for it looked really dark ahead. However, we are a riding club, and we fear no weather. Once again we were headed home. We managed to stay dry until about two miles outside of the Lincoln Co. line.

Over all I think that everyone had a first rate experience. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting Sunday. Check out the home page for details. Don't forget to bring a friend.

I'd like to mention that we had a good time at the Hog Happening event with our "dancing pig" too. It was a little hot but it wasn't unbearable. Our own Linda Lovin won first place in the Bike Show.

Until next time,

B.R.A.K.E.S. Ride

2008-05-04T16:38:00.000-07:00

Good Evening Everyone,

We would like to thank everyone that came out to ride today and on April 20th 2008!! As you probably already know we rode for B.R.A.K.E.S on April 20th 2008 but due to the low attendance caused by all the rain in the area that day; we re-rode today. Mother Nature smiled her golden sunshine on us today!

We would like to say “Thank You!!!” for your donation to the B.R.A.K.E.S foundation. As you may or may not know B.R.A.K.E.S. is a non-profit organization founded by Doug Herbert and teenagers after the tragic accident that took the life of his two sons. On January 26, 2008, Doug Herbert experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: his two sons, Jon, 17, and James, 12, lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident. Trying to make some sense of this horrible tragedy, Doug has made it his mission to help prevent other parents, friends and families from enduring the pain he has been going through. This desire to help prevent further tragedy spurred Doug into action. After partnering with Jon’s classmates from Southlake Christian Academy, B.R.A.K.E.S. – Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe – was born. B.R.A.K.E.S. Mission Statement is: To save lives and raise awareness of young drivers. Let’s help save lives – Put on the B.R.A.K.E.S. All of the sign-up fees from today’s Ride will be donated to help support the foundation.

It was a beautiful day for a ride; sunny with just a mild breeze blowing. We started a Morgan’s Dairy Bar & Calf-A in Lincolnton at 1:30, with the first stop being Bandy’s High School; the home of the Trojan’s in Catawba. It was followed by Rock Springs Elementary School in Denver. Next stop was Highland Park in Boger City for a pit-stop. After a brief break we were once again on the road to Asbury School. Once again off to Kiser Elementary School in Stanley. The fifth stop on today’s ride was East Lincoln High School, the home of the Mustangs in Denver. The final stop was Southlake Christian Academy, in Huntersville; the School where B.R.A.K.E.S. was named. As you can tell, we spelled B.R.A.K.E.S with the schools we visited. We all had a Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe, fun ride with a lot of laughs for a good cause.

At Southlake Academy we awards door prizes. After the ride we went to Sports Page Food & Spirits in Denver for dinner. Anyone who wished to join us was welcome. It was 39 cent wings today!

We would also like to thank B.R.A.K.E.S foundation, Parts Unlimited, and Tucker Rocky for donating the door prizes.

We are planning a “FUN” ride to Maggie Valley, North Carolina for Memorial Weekend. Please check out our home page for details. We will leave Sunday May 25th 2008 and come home Monday May 26th 2008. We will visit “Wheels Through Time”, the Museum that Runs!

We hope that everyone will be able to go with us!!! Be sure to bring a friend or four!

Until next time,
LCC

Note: A “FUN” ride means we are not asking for a sign-up fee since it is not for an organization. Each rider will be responsible for any and all expenses. Example: lodging, fuel, admissions, etc.

March 16th 2008 Scavenger Hunt

2008-03-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

Hey All,

Let us start by saying a great big “Thank You” to everyone who joined us for the Scavenger Hunt ride on Sunday. We had a great turn out! The weather was a little chilly and windy but we all had a safe fun ride with a lot of laughs for a good cause.

We started the day off with a buffet breakfast at Ryan’s in Lincolnton, where we signed up new members, registered riders for the “Hunt”, added new e-mail addresses, explained our goals and gave out “clues”. After opening the clues some riders who were not from Lincolnton were urged to buddy up with someone who was. As with anything the more brains working the better the responses. Then everyone was off to hunt for the seven stops to find a “charm” at each one. The stops were in no exact order and they stretched from east to west. With three hours to search the county and to arrive back at Woodmill Winery, it gave plenty of riding time. We also provided a “Hint Hotline” for anyone who was having trouble locating a stop. A few riders had to call but that is what the hotline was for, besides realizing you were in the wrong place was half the fun.

The first rider back with all seven charms won a 1 year membership to Lincoln County Cruisers, congratulations Gary Lovin. Each rider received one entry for the door prizes for every stop that they returned a charm from. So if you had seven charms you had seven chances of winning a door prize. Thank you to Ryan’s, Open Road Cycles, Dillworth Coffee House, Hospice and Woodmill Winery for allowing us to use their facilities Sunday. We would also like to thank Al Lane Motorsports, Dillworth Coffee House, Straps and Snaps, Parts Unlimited, and Tucker Rocky for donating the door prizes.

As a result of Sunday’s ride Hospice was awarded $ 325 as a donation. Not bad for a cool, windy day of fun.

For anyone who was unable to attend:
Lincoln County Cruisers is a not for profit organization that is dedicated to providing a safe riding experience for everyone who enjoys riding and having fun. We do not have any initiations, no special requirements that a rider has to meet or any specific motorcycle brand. We welcome riders to join us for any of our charity rides. The only requirement is that you pay your registration fee and have fun riding while being safe. The signup fee is donated to the charity for that day.

If you wish to become a part of the Lincoln County Cruisers and wear one of our t-shirts there is a membership fee of $25.00. Membership pays for the t-shirts, stickers, newsletters and you can ride in all the charity rides for a reduced cost. Plus there will be some member only rides later in the summer.

We look forward to seeing you all at the next ride on April 20th 2008. Hopefully the weather will be warmer and less windy. Be sure to bring a friend or two!

2008-01-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

First Ride of the Season

Sunday March 16th 2008

Scavenger Hunt

Come Join Us for Breakfast-Meeting-Ride

Where:

Ryan's Breakfast Buffet

357 Generals Blvd

Lincolnton, NC 28092

When:

Breakfast 8:30 am [Buffet price $7.68 including tax per person]

At the meeting we will introduce ourselves and explain the rules for the scavenger hunt ride; As well as the stops and the dates for future rides.

Membership fee is $25.00 for the first member then 2-more family members is $20.00 each. Membership is not required for participation in any of the rides.

Each Membership will include:
$5.00 discount per Ride
Free T-shirt
Decal
Newsletter

We have 7 rides scheduled for this year.

Ride entry fee is $15.00 per rider. [without membership]