2011 Hollister Motorcycle Rally (unofficial) |
So, it's back. July 5 and 6. Promoters and supporters are happy and excited. The word is that bikers can park themselves on main street and not in some distant lot from the original site where the 1947 riot took place. For details about the rally, head over to the official Web site.
And, if you're interested in some history about the annual Hollister Motorcycle Rally, check out these links.
- It's Back! Hollister Bringing Back Rally in 2013
- The Real "Wild Ones" The 1947 Hollister Motorcycle Riot
- "The Gang's All Here" by Mark Singer in The New Yorker
Today marks the end of this week's theme: Bikers, Motorcycles, and Hollister.
WOW Just looking at all the bikes made me run for my ear plugs. Bikers are OK. It saves on gas and many love that open air freedom.
ReplyDeleteIf all goes well, the rally will help fuel the local economy and charities.
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