While motorcycling is an individual sport, it is one that is most fun when done with others. Motorcyclists looking to connect with other riders can attend one of the events happening this May. With twelve events on the Motorcycle-Vermont calendar, there are events to suit cruiser, sport or touring enthusiasts.
Dealer open houses offer free food, special pricing, demos and giveaways. These events bring together riders of different styles and are good for meeting people in your area. Open houses this month are: Cyclewise in New Haven May 15th; Whitehorse Gear-Whitehorse Press in North Conway NH on May 15th ; Land-Air in Essex Junction on May 22nd; and the Nickwackett Garage Open House May 29th, a favorite of air cooled BMW fans.
May is Women's Riders Month with the first Friday in May being International Female Ride Day. Roadside Marine in Williston is having their Annual Ladies Night on Friday night May 14th. The Mother's for Daughters Motorcycle weekend in West Dover, on May 14-16 raises money for breast cancer research and has a Saturday night dinner, raffles and daily rides.
Riders looking for new-used gear should attend the Green Mountain Harley Davidson Swap Meet on May 16th.
Motorcyclists who want to help others through riding, can ride in the Vermont Thunder Ride on May 30 or the Vietnam Veterans of America Ride and BBQ to benefit veterans. The Vermont Thunder Ride is part of the national Rolling Thunder Memorial Day celebration. The Cruzin for Cancer ride in Newport on May 22 raises money to help cancer patients.
If you're thinking about a new bike or just looking to try something different, Wilkins Harley Davidson in Barre is having their annual Demo Day on May 29th. Riders will have the opportunity to test ride the Harley Davidson Ultra Limited, Street Glide, Heritage Softail Classic, Road King and Sportster 1200 Custom.
Goldwing riders from Massachusetts are gathering for their Wingin It Weekend May 29 through 31 at Killington-Pico Motor Inn. Ducati riders from across New England are meeting at Curtis BBQ in Putney VT for their annual Meet In the Middle Ride on Sunday May 23.