Gold Wing Riders could bring 350 members to Norwich
NORWICH – In just a few weeks, the Honda Gold Wing Road Riders will drive in to Norwich for the annual New York and New Jersey Bi-State Rally, and with them, they will bring more than 350 members, many events and some activities that can be enjoyed by the members and the public.
According to organization public relations specialist Linda Waterman, “the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing / Valkyrie motorcycles.”
The GWRRA was founded in 1977, and since that time, the organization has grown to include more than 800 chapters, made up of 80,000 members from the United States, Canada and 53 foreign countries. “Dedicated to our motto, ‘friends for fun, safety and knowledge,’ GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a non-for-profit, non-religious and non-politicial organization,” Waterman said.
This year, the New York and New Jersey Chapters of the GWRRA decided to hold their annual rally at the Howard Johnson’s Hotel in Norwich. Scheduled for Aug. 6-8, riders will begin arriving in Norwich early in the week to prepare for the three-day event. According to Howard Johnson’s General Manager Dana Meyer, the event will be a benefit to several area businesses, in addition to the Howard Johnson’s. Although the majority of activities are centered in or around the Howard Johnson’s, already other area hotels and inns are seeing bookings for the weekend because of the large crowd.
According to statistics, the members generally spend an average of $500 per couple during these types of events, which could mean a boost to the local economy of $175,000.
According to New York District Director Ed Bahrenburg, the Bi-State Rally has never been this far east before.
An array of vendors will set up booths behind the Howard Johnson’s that weekend. While the rally is mainly for members, there will also be activities that the public can participate in. On Friday evening, the GWRRA will hold a lighted bike parade through the city. At approximately 9:30 p.m., the Norwich Police Department will shut down Broad Street from the Howard Johnson’s to Eaton Ave. for the parade. A police crash scene reconstruction will also be staged at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. The City of Norwich Police and Fire Departments will help the organization stage an accident scene at the corner of Henry and Court streets.
Bahrenburg explained the cooperation the organization has seen from the City of Norwich and the police and fire chiefs has been wonderful. At the July meeting of the City of Norwich Common Council, Police Chief Joseph Angelino said he was thrilled the rally is taking place. “This is a great event for the city,” Angelino said.
In addition to the public events, the GWRRA will also hold motorcycle education seminars, daily rides, award ceremonies and much more for their members.
Bahrenburg explained that the NY and NJ Bi-State Rally if all goes well, the Bi-State Rally could be held in Norwich again next year.
According to organization public relations specialist Linda Waterman, “the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing / Valkyrie motorcycles.”
The GWRRA was founded in 1977, and since that time, the organization has grown to include more than 800 chapters, made up of 80,000 members from the United States, Canada and 53 foreign countries. “Dedicated to our motto, ‘friends for fun, safety and knowledge,’ GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a non-for-profit, non-religious and non-politicial organization,” Waterman said.
This year, the New York and New Jersey Chapters of the GWRRA decided to hold their annual rally at the Howard Johnson’s Hotel in Norwich. Scheduled for Aug. 6-8, riders will begin arriving in Norwich early in the week to prepare for the three-day event. According to Howard Johnson’s General Manager Dana Meyer, the event will be a benefit to several area businesses, in addition to the Howard Johnson’s. Although the majority of activities are centered in or around the Howard Johnson’s, already other area hotels and inns are seeing bookings for the weekend because of the large crowd.
According to statistics, the members generally spend an average of $500 per couple during these types of events, which could mean a boost to the local economy of $175,000.
According to New York District Director Ed Bahrenburg, the Bi-State Rally has never been this far east before.
An array of vendors will set up booths behind the Howard Johnson’s that weekend. While the rally is mainly for members, there will also be activities that the public can participate in. On Friday evening, the GWRRA will hold a lighted bike parade through the city. At approximately 9:30 p.m., the Norwich Police Department will shut down Broad Street from the Howard Johnson’s to Eaton Ave. for the parade. A police crash scene reconstruction will also be staged at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. The City of Norwich Police and Fire Departments will help the organization stage an accident scene at the corner of Henry and Court streets.
Bahrenburg explained the cooperation the organization has seen from the City of Norwich and the police and fire chiefs has been wonderful. At the July meeting of the City of Norwich Common Council, Police Chief Joseph Angelino said he was thrilled the rally is taking place. “This is a great event for the city,” Angelino said.
In addition to the public events, the GWRRA will also hold motorcycle education seminars, daily rides, award ceremonies and much more for their members.
Bahrenburg explained that the NY and NJ Bi-State Rally if all goes well, the Bi-State Rally could be held in Norwich again next year.
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