Bikers at recent Motorcycle Toy Run
I don’t have to tell you because you probably already know that we for the most part have year round motorcycle riding in most parts of California.
This time of year is a bit colder for us in California, than other times of the year.
Heck it is 57 degrees where I live right now as I am writing this article. It is kind of chilly, but with the right type of jacket and clothes, no problem for riding your motorcycle.
As you all know, there are many families and children in need even without a great recession like we are having now. However, due to the great recession, there are many more families and children in need than during normal times.
Many people don’t know that Bikers, Motorcycle Riders, and Motorcycle Clubs, put on Toy Runs this time of year, all over the nation, to help kids get toys, who may not be able to get toys during the holiday season, especially due to the recession.
Every year, I either go to various motorcycle toy runs here in Southern California, or I give toys or money.
Bottom line, I am recommending that all Bikers and Motorcycle Riders go to as many toy runs as possible to help the kids.
Some of the perks of supporting motorcycle toy runs this time of year are: (1) You are helping needy kids get gifts, and in many cases your donation is tax deductible; (2) It is a great excuse to go our riding for a good cause; many of these toy runs give out or sell good grub at the event; (3) you get a chance to socialize with other bikers and motorcycle riders during the winter months; and (4) it feels downright good to help needy children.
There is a website that lists California events and California toy runs called Motorcycle Monster. This website also lists other States as well.
To see some California Toy Runs listed on this site click here now.
If you have an event, I suggest you list it on their site. F.Y.I. I am not affiliated with this site, nor do I receive compensation from this site. I found them on Google by search for toy runs California.
See you on the road.
By California Motorcycle Accident Attorney, and Biker Lawyer, Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., © November 27, 2010
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I too enjoy this time of the year. The Marine Reserves Toys For Tots is a big deal here in Florida. It gets bigger each year. ABATE also does one in this area.
I hope folks reading heed your advice because this is indeed a worthwhile cause.
Yes, it is also an excellent reason to go for a ride!!
Florida has year round riding weather as well. Right now we are at 72 degrees.
Tomorrow is the Big Toy Run in Brevard County, Florida. It will be a chilly ride. It is unusually cold for here.
I will report back tomorrow. Hope it is safe for all.
It was freezing cold here…in the upper 40’s so I bailed out on my husband.
He met up with 10 other bikers and headed the fifty miles to join the Toy Run about 35 miles into the trip it started pouring down cold rain. Needless to say they all headed back home in a downpour. Husband said he could not even see the bikes around him.
He got home wet as a dog and cold.
The toys will be placed in a box for the Marine Toys For Tots.
Me, I am glad I stayed home. I hate to get wet…especially when it is unseasonably cold for Florida.