Tuesday, May 19, 2009
No Motorcyle, No Problem
Russel's Ride is not just for motorcycles. Several cars follow the bikes.
The first year there was even a yellow corvette for a pace car!
So, pick a few passengers and come along!
the Tour
Russel's Ride is 133 miles and starts at his parents' home in Bristol, IN
travels SR 15 to SR 25
a scheduled fuel stop takes place at Gas America on the south side of Rochester, IN (across from Wal-Mart)
continues to West Lafayette by SR 25
Lunch is at Hunter's Pub South.
The return trip is on your own, however the whim and weather take you!
Monday, May 18, 2009
The History Behind the Ride
Russel's Ride is a memorial motorcycle ride for Russel A. Stroup, who died July 15, 2007 when the crop-dusting plane he was flying crashed. His friends organized the first ride in September 2007. Six bikes and three cars, for a total of 13 people, rode to Purdue University to eat at Russel's favorite restaurant, Hunter's Pub, and visit the campus.
Russel graduated from Purdue in 2005 with a degree in Aviation Technology. A memorial scholarship is in place there to benefit aviation students with financial needs. Proceeds from Russel's Ride go the Russel A. Stroup Memorial Scholarship at Purdue University.
The ride doubled in participants the second year and raised enough money to fund a $1000 scholarship!
This year is promising to be just as successful. We look forward to riding with you in August!
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