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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Event Title: Fletcher's H-D at Quaker Steak&Lube Bikenight
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Stop by the big Fletcher's tent every Wednesday night at Quaker Steak & Lube. See the newest motorcycles and register for a weekly prize drawing. This is the largest gathering of motorcycles and bike lovers in the state of Florida and the Fletcher Team is there every week!

For more information visit the restaurant website http://www.quakersteakandlube.com/pinellas_park_clearwater_fl/



Friday, March 4, 2011
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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Friday, March 4, 2011

Event Title: Ed Ketcham's Ride to the AMCA Swap Meet in Tampa Time: 7:00 AM
Friday, March 4, 2011
Ride starts at Fletcher's SOUTH


Saturday, March 5, 2011
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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Event Title: Mike Rieker's Overnight Ride to the All Harley Drags in Orlando Time: 8:00 AM
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Event Title: All Harley Drags in Orlando, FL
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's South
Day: Saturday March 5/6 2011
Time: 8:AM Overnighter
Ride led by: Mike Rieker
Entry Fee: $30 per day or $50.00 for the 2 days.
Ph. 727-733-6559

Ride Description:
Saturday morning we will depart Fletcher's South at 8 AM with full tanks and empty bladders and head for the Speedworld Dragway in Orlando, FL for the season opener of the All Harley Drag Racing Assn., (ahrda.com http://www.ahdra.com/). The AHDRA is comprised of members who race only Harley-Davidson or (Harley-Davidson type) Motorcycles from stock classes to the very custom 230 MPH Top Fuel rocket sleds. If you have never seen a motorcycle drive 1320 feet in less then 6 seconds at 230 miles per hour with the front wheel never touching the ground, you don't want to miss this. These monsters have up to 220 cu.in. engines that spit out almost 900 horsepower. This ain't yo Mama's Harley. (By the way, that is over a whopping 3600 cc's. And you thought your 110-inch Harley was something.)

On Saturday night we will stay at a motel (to be determined), which is just a few miles from the track. It'll be a good to stay with lots of restaurants nearby. We need to book rooms early since this is also the start of Bike Week. Rooms fill fast. If you want to go please express your desire early so we can all get rooms together.

Race Schedule is: Friday is Test and tune, and Saturday are Qualification runs with Sunday being the Eliminations. There is no rain date.
Our plan is to depart 8 AM Saturday, stop for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel near Haines City and get to the track about 11:30. We'll guarantee the rooms for late arrival. This ride will be mostly on I-4. We will spend the night near Orlando and go back to the track about 9:AM to watch the eliminations. Leaving time will be decided by consensus.

This is a closed event for members and their guests.




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Sunday, March 6, 2011
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Event Title: All Harley Drags Ride Returns
Sunday, March 6, 2011

Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Sunday, March 6, 2011

Event Title: Ride for Rescue Poker Run and Beach Bash 8:30 AM
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Rescue Ink Humane Highway Tour
Ride for Rescue Poker Run & Beach Bash

When: Sunday, March 6, 2011, Poker Run 9:00 AM to Noon,
Beach Bash, Noon to 4:00 PM
Where: Ride for Rescue begins at Fletcher's South and ends at the Beach Bash on Honeymoon Island.
Who: Open to the public. NY rescue team, Rescue Ink, will be there to speak about animal abuse, take photos and talk with people.
What: Music, food, drink, Poker Run final stop, Harley-Davidson raffle, vendors, basket raffle, photos, contests, and more.

For Pre-registration, please contact Dick Pritchard at Fletcher's H-D 727-535-1844 or
info@fletchersh-d.com

Registration: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Fletcher's South

First bike out at 10:00 AM with a member of a Rescue Ink

Download Registration Form at www.humanehighwaytour.com

For More info: <http://www.humanehighwaytour.com/eventmoreevents.html



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Monday, March 7, 2011
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Event Title: Ed Ketcham's Lunch Ride to the Nav-a-Gator Restaurant Time: 9:00 AM
Monday, March 7, 2011
Ed Ketcham's Lunch Ride to the Nav-a-Gator Restaurant Time: 9:00 AM

Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Monday, March 7, 2011

Event Title: FBACC Board of Director's Meeting 6:00PM
Monday, March 7, 2011
Location: The Employee Break Room at Fletcher's Harley-Davidson

Board Members need to arrive before 6:00PM as that's when they lock the doors to the store.




Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Event Title: Luke Bonofiglio's Day Ride to Daytona 6:00 AM
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ride/Event: Day Ride to Daytona Beach for Bike Week
Title/Destination: Day Ride to Daytona Beach for Bike Week
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: March 10, 2011
Time: 6:00 AM
Road Captain Leading Ride: Luke Bonofiglio
Ride Leaders Contact Information: Roadcaptain@FBACChog.com
Tolls or Admission fee: $10.00 each way if we use the toll road around
Orlando or bring your Sun Pass… Some parking
fees may also be charged depending on where
you go
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 170 miles one way

Ride Description:
Come join the fun as we take Interstate 4 to the yearly celebration in Daytona Beach. This marks the 70th year that this event has taken place and the celebration seems to get better with every year. The early start time and straight shot are an attempt to be in Daytona to explore the festivities. Our stopping point will be at the race track HOG pin stop. For those that have special areas to visit we will determine a meeting point and time to start the journey back to this coast. For those that want to explore with me you are more than welcome to.



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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011
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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Friday, March 11, 2011

Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Event Title: Tim Snyder's Day Ride to Daytona 7:00 AM
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ride/Event:
Title-Destination: HOG Pin Stop - Daytona Bike Week
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: March 12, 2011
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Road Captain Leading Ride: Tim Snyder
Ride Leader's Contact Information: 412-635-0876 tsnyder@compusolutions.com
Tolls or Admission fee: N/A
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 165

Ride Description:

Join us for a quick zip over to the Daytona Speedway via I-4. There will be 2 short comfort stops. This is not a breakfast ride, so eat first or bring something with you. It should take a little less than 3 hours to arrive at our destination.

You are free to go your own way after we arrive or you can tag along with me. We'll rendezvous at the Long Horn Steakhouse and depart at 3:00 p.m.

2504 West International Speedway Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114


The HOG pins stops are at the Speedway and the Beach Avenue store. Demo rides are at the Speedway. There are plenty of vendors at both locations as well as at Destination Daytona.

It's always fun to ride the Ormand Loop through Tomoka State Park and to visit Main Street.

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Event Title: Christine Reed's Lunch Ride to Mr. Bones Restaurant Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ride/Event: Mister Bones
Title/Destination: Anna Marie Island
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: March 12th.
Time:10:00 AM
Road Captain Leading Ride: Christine Reed
Ride Leaders Contact Information:
Tolls or Admission fee: $1.00 Toll
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 60

Ride Description: One of my favorite restaurants south of us, the food is very unique. I love the rice dishes and they have great ribs.
Please join me for a great ride over the most impressive bridge in the USA.
If you like to check out the website go to: http://www.mrbonesbbq.com/





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Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Saturday, March 12, 2011

Sunday, March 13, 2011
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Event Title: Jim Wattam's LOH Dinner Ride to The Hurricane Restaurant Time: 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Jim Wattam's LOH Dinner Ride to The Hurricane Restaurant Time: 5:00 PM

Event Title: Daytona Bike Week March 4 thru March March 13
Sunday, March 13, 2011

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Event Title: Fletcher's H-D at Quaker Steak&Lube Bikenight
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Event Title: Fletcher's H-D at Quaker Steak&Lube Bikenight
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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Stop by the big Fletcher's tent every Wednesday night at Quaker Steak & Lube. See the newest motorcycles and register for a weekly prize drawing. This is the largest gathering of motorcycles and bike lovers in the state of Florida and the Fletcher Team is there every week!

For more information visit the restaurant website <http://www.pinellaslube.com/.>



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Saturday, March 19, 2011
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Event Title: Ladies of Harley Breakfast at Acropol Restaurant 9:00AM
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Location: Acropol Restaurant Time: 9:00 AM
Our Ladies of Harley location for the Saturday morning Monthly Breakfast Meetings is the "Acropol Restaurant" located at 1170 Starkey Road in Largo. From East Bay Drive south on Starkey for about a block or so, it will be on the right hand side.
Gentlemen are invited too!


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Event Title: LOH Hot Dog Saturday at Fletcher's H-D Noon
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Ride, drive, or walk to Fletcher's H-D today for the famous LOH Hot Dog Saturday cook out.


Event Title: Don Koppin's Ride to the Lipizzan Stallions Time: 7:00 AM
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's South
Time: 7:00 AM EDT
Road Captain Leading Ride: DON KOPPIN
Ride Leader's Contact Information: 941-776-8544 OR valndon@mindspring.com
Tolls or Admission Fee: $1.00 OR A SUNPASS FOR THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, ALSO THERE IS A MINIMUM DONATION OF $5.00 PER PERSON FOR THE PERFORMANCE
Approx. Mileage to Destination: BY HARLEY OR CARLY 72 MILES

Ride Description: THE RIDE TO THE RANCH WILL BE ABOUT 72 MILES, THE FIRST 42 MILES TO OUR PIT STOP WILL BE ON BOTH EXPRESSWAY AND HIGHWAY. AFTER OUR STOP WE WILL TRAVEL ON SOME RURAL ROADS OF "MANASOTA COUNTRY".
THE RANCH IS THE WINTER TRAINING GROUNDS FOR THE ROYAL LIPIZZAN STALLIONS. THERE IS A MINIMUM DONATION OF $5.OO PER PERSON REQUIRED.
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE WE WILL RIDE 12 MILES TO "TRADER VIC'S" RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. FOR THE RETURN TO ST. PETE IT IS APPROXIMATELY 24 MILES FROM THE RESTAURANT TO THE SKYWAY BRIDGE.
VISIT WEB SITES:

www.hlipizzans.com
www.tvislandbarandgrill.com



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Sunday, March 20, 2011
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Event Title: Rick Mardis Lunch Ride to Bushnell Time: 9:00 AM
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Ride/Event: Bushnell Lunch Ride
Title/Destination: Bushnell Lunch Ride
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: 3/20/2011
Time: 9:00 am
Road Captain Leading Ride: Rick Mardis
Ride Leaders Contact Information: rmardis@msn.com <
Tolls or Admission fee: $0,
Lunch ~ $10 each,
Great day of riding with your friends - Priceless
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 90 - Ride ends at Bushnell Sonny's

Ride Description:

Come ride along with us as we take the scenic route to Bushnell, FL and lunch at Sonny's BBQ. There won't be a lot of twisties or board grinding, but there will be some nice country roads that offer a great view of the countryside.

There will be two quick comfort stops along the way and we should be able to arrive in Bushnell around lunch time. Sonny's does not take reservations (I called and spoke to the manager). She did say that if we get there before the church crowd arrives at noon, there shouldn't be much of a wait (if any) and that they would get us all in and fed as quickly as possible.

Depending on your mood after lunch, your ride home can be back the same general way we came, a short ride down I-75 to SR-50 and then back west or a ride down US 301 to SR-50 and back west. Or you can go down I-75 to SR-54 or SR-56 and then back west. There are gas stations close to Sonny's for those that might need or want to top off the tank before heading back.

Fill the bike with gas, smear some sunscreen on your nose, grab a bottle of water and let's hit the road for a great morning of riding and some lunch with your FBACC chapter friends

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Monday, March 21, 2011
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Event Title: Road Captains Ride Planning Meeting 6:00PM
Monday, March 21, 2011
Where: Fletcher's Harley Davidson -- Staff Breakroom Time: 6:00 PM (they lock the doors at 6:00PM, be sure to arrive early) All members are welcome to participate as the Road Captain's meet to plan out rides for the next several months. If you can't attend in person, email your ride ideas to our senior road captain at roadcaptain@fbacchog.com.



Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Event Title: Fletcher's H-D at Quaker Steak&Lube Bikenight
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Event Title: Fletcher's H-D at Quaker Steak&Lube Bikenight
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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Stop by the big Fletcher's tent every Wednesday night at Quaker Steak & Lube. See the newest motorcycles and register for a weekly prize drawing. This is the largest gathering of motorcycles and bike lovers in the state of Florida and the Fletcher Team is there every week!

For more information visit the restaurant website <http://www.pinellaslube.com/.>



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Saturday, March 26, 2011
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Event Title: Luke Bonofiglio's New Members Ride Time: 9:00 AM
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Ride/Event: New Member's Ride
Title/Destination:
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: March 26, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM
Road Captain leading ride: Luke Bonofiglio
roadcaptain@fbacchog.com
Tolls or Admission fee: none, but we will be stopping for lunch
Approx. Mileage: 40 miles
Ride Description:
If you are a new HOG Chapter Member and want to join us on group rides, we encourage you to attend the New Member Ride. If you are an experienced rider but a new member to FBACC we hope you will join us and meet your fellow riders.

There will be a 9 AM ride briefing to discuss:

· Proper use of hand signals
· Riding in a staggered formation
· Lane Changing
· Emergency procedures and
· General HOG Chapter riding rules

The ride will be approx 1 1/2 hours with a rest stop in the middle and we will return to Fletchers for a "Q" and "A" session.

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Event Title: Monthly Member's Meeting at Fletcher's South, Clearwater 6:00PM
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Members, their guests, and anyone interested in learning more about our Chapter are welcome to attend. As of Janurary 2011, we meet at the Fletcher's "South" building (at the intersection just south of their main business location.)

We start promptly at 6:00PM, so come early.

Event Title: Green Mounds Pet Cemetary Clean-Up 9:00 AM
Saturday, March 26, 2011
It's clean-up day at Green Mounds Pet cemetery, 9:00 a.m. Join us behind Fletcher's H-D for some light yard work, painting and, eventually, lunch.


Sunday, March 27, 2011
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Event Title: Mark Deferio's Lunch Ride to Sleepy Hollow 9:30 AM
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ride/Event:
Title/Destination: Sleepy Hollow
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date:March 27 2011
Time:9:30 am
Road Captain Leading Ride: Mark Deferio
Ride Leaders Contact Information:727-239-6840 mdeferio1@yahoo.com
Tolls or Admission fee:0
Approx. Mileage to Destination:125 miles+- 3.5 hrs

Ride Description:If you have never been to Sleepy Hollow you won't want to miss this ride.You can see some of the prettiest scenery and experience some of the best cycling roads Florida has to offer.You may see a Dinosaur,camel,gobblers, or the occasional wild hog as you wind your way thru Pasco,Hernando, and Citrus counties and to our eventual destination in Floral City.Check out Sleepy Hollow's website @www.wallowatthehollow.com.They have live music and a barbecue for five dollars.The parking lot is limerock and pretty hard but if you have a kickstand plate bring it.We will have a comfort stop or two and should arrive at 1pm when the festivities begin.



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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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Event Title: Fletcher's H-D at Quaker Steak&Lube Bikenight
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Stop by the big Fletcher's tent every Wednesday night at Quaker Steak & Lube. See the newest motorcycles and register for a weekly prize drawing. This is the largest gathering of motorcycles and bike lovers in the state of Florida and the Fletcher Team is there every week!

For more information visit the restaurant website http://www.quakersteakandlube.com/pinellas_park_clearwater_fl/



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