White Rose Thunder returning to York a week earlier
By Candy Woodall, The York Dispatch, Pa. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Plans were previously announced for the annual
Now, White Rose Thunder organizers say they will also host their three-day event from
"By syncing it with other bike events, it will be an enhanced experience to have it all in one big weekend," said organizer
That wasn't the case last year, when it was held a week after Bike Night and the open house.
In its third year, White Rose Thunder kicks off at
Leading the parade: The special guest is
He will lead the 20th Bike Night parade, which begins at
As a new feature this year, White Rose Thunder will host a Pot O Gold Skill Ride on Friday before the parade. In the competition, riders will take various scenic routes throughout the county, and three winners will each receive
Other rides this year include two charity motorcycle rides. Divas East, a women's motorcycle group, will ride Saturday to benefit Helping with Horsepower, which assists at-risk teens. The 1st
Flat track racing: The event will again include the popular flat track motorcycle racing, including the
In the competition, 19 classes of racers will compete.
"Some are as young as 7, and some riders are in their 60s. There's a wide range of ages and variety of capabilities," Rehmeyer said.
Music: White Rose Thunder will again feature several musical acts. On
Rock 'n' roll will dominate the stage Saturday with the Revelators, playing a mix of classic and modern rock, and Big Jack, an AC/DC cover band.
Admission prices are the same as last year. The cost is either
Tickets can be purchased at the York Expo Center website, www.yorkexpo.com, at the gate or at various locations throughout the region: all Runkle's Notary & Insurance locations, Don's
For more information and a complete list of events, visit www.whiterosethunder.com.
-- Reach
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