The Northwest Rider

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Olympia WA - WOHVA Rally

By The Northwest Rider • Mar 13th, 2009 • Category: Events

The Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance, an organization working to promote safe and responsible motorized outdoor recreation, convened on the capitol steps on Friday, March 13th, 2009 to raise public awareness and to protect the future of off-highway vehicle use in Washington state.



The Spokane Motorcycle Show

By The Northwest Rider • Feb 22nd, 2009 • Category: Events

A cold fog lifted over the city of Spokane, Washington this weekend to reveal the 6th annual Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show at the city’s convention center. Thousands attended this year’s event. A surprising number of cyclists, given recent weather conditions and low temperatures in the region, arrived on two wheels.



Teddy Bear Run - Auburn WA

By The Northwest Rider • Feb 8th, 2009 • Category: Events

Sunday, February 8, 2009 marked the 11th annual running of the Teddy Bears in Auburn Washington. 225 riders turned out for the event this year, benefitting Auburn Regional Medical Center. Admission for the event was a single stuffed animal (though many riders donated more than one) that would eventually make its way into the arms of a child in Auburn Regional’s Emergency or Surgery Prep units.