8th annual Joy Ride
Click here to see pictures from the 2006 run

There is also a slideshow of pictures from several years at the bottom of this page.


Presented by California ABATE Local #5
Sunday, June 24th, 2012
West Covina, California

The seventh annual Joy Ride was another success! The ride generated thousands of dollars, once again, for the children and families of Bienvenidos! Thanks to a whole bunch of people opening their hearts (and their wallets). Please take a look at the logos on this page and also when you get to the bottom of the page click on "Past Sponsors" then read through the list and make a mental note that these are very charitable people/organizations. If you are given a chance to use any of their services or patronize any of their establishments, please do.

Now it's time to mark your calendar for the eighth annual Joy Ride. Click on the pre-register link towards the bottom of this page and sign up for the ride. It's not too early to sign up so sign up now. Once again the Joy Ride will be a poker run with a party at the final destination. It will begin with a pancake breakfast at the West Covina Elks Lodge located at 841 West Merced Avenue in West Covina. Sign in will be from 8:00am - 10:00am. The run will be approximately 75 miles long and will finish at the VFW Post #8620 located at 2328 West Merced Ave, West Covina. The price for the run is $20 per person or $30 per couple (riding 2-up) - (Free event shirt for those that pre-register before June 10th). Your entry fee will include breakfast, lunch, the poker run with cash prizes, a run pin (for the 1st 200 to sign up) and the destination party which will include the Stan West Band, raffles, games, an opportunity to have your picture taken with a beautiful model and a wet t-shirt contest!

This is a benefit ride and the proceeds will be going to "Bienvenidos" and Abate. Please click on the Bienvenidos logo to learn more about their organization.







A special "Thanks!" goes out to Fred Duran of California Party Machine for providing the DJ service.

As well as a huge "Thanks!" to the following:

  • E.L. Rooter and Plumbing, Pomona
  • Joslin's Bakery in Covina
  • The Bufallo Inn
  • Sharkys Dive Shop
  • Midnite Riders M/C
  • Thunder Press
  • Quick Throttle Magazine
  • Universal Photography
  • Von's
  • Starbucks, Glendora


Click here to check out our past sponsors


Click here if you are a vendor and would like to sign-up for a space.
Click here to pre-register.
Click here for pictures from the inaugural event.
Click here for links to other motorcycle event sites as well as some of our friend's sites.

For further information call Glen at 626.914.6717

Here's a banner for anyone that would like to link to this site. We'd be happy to reciprocate.

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