HARLEY OWNERS GROUP: SAINTS TO SINNERS RIDE JUNE 19-22
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 8, 2006) - The summer heats up with H.O.G.’s first touring rally of the season – the Saint to Sinners Ride. More than 500 H.O.G. members will unite in the saintly city of Salt Lake City for an adventure across state lines to the hotbed of temptation in Las Vegas, June 19 through 22, 2006.
The ride will journey through two infamous destination cities – Salt Lake City and Las Vegas – lending opportunities for fantastic riding in and around both areas as well as incredible sightseeing activities.
“This touring rally is unlike any other,” says Joe Dowd, H.O.G. Events Manager, “It is made complete with amazing touring opportunities, unbelievable sightseeing, while immersed in colorful entertainment and unique cultures.”
The rally will begin in Salt Lake City where H.O.G. members will enjoy a unique cultural experience unlike any other place. Rally participants will find ideal riding adventures through snow-capped peaks, fertile valleys and lush forests. With incredible riding throughout the city and the surrounding area, there are plenty of attractions that will "purify" riders before heading down to "Sin City."
Rally goers will find it an opportune time to stop by Temple Square, the magnificent Mormon Temple that took 40 years to build. Near Temple Square is the world renowned Family History Library, the largest library of its kind in the world, featuring millions of records containing the names of more than two billion deceased people. The temple and library are free and open to the public, with guided tours available.
Other sites not to miss while visiting Salt Lake City include the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere, the waters of the Great Salt Lake. Attendees can relax and enjoy the Great Salt Lake on the white sand beaches at Antelope Island State Park.
Touring rally guests will take in a beautiful 35-mile ride out from Salt Lake City to Park City. Tourers will find themselves in the city that served as the main venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Quaint shopping and trendy dining opportunities are sure to be the hot spot of this destination.
Harley-Davidson of Salt Lake City will host a dealer party on Monday, June 19, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to join H.O.G. members as they kick off their travels in Salt Lake City. Visit www.harley-davidsonslc.com for more information.
H.O.G. members will trek the 425 miles across state lines to Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 21 to be surrounded by 84 square miles of glittering temptation in the heart of a sun-scorched desert.
Las Vegas is filled with decadent riding destinations with once in a lifetime touring opportunities, with a number of scenic attractions within an easy ride. Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston and Death Valley are just some of the places riders will not want to miss.
Riders will be lured into temptation by all that Las Vegas has to offer. On their own, event attendees can enjoy a vast array of entertainment ranging from amazing stage shows to top-name entertainers, classic Elvis tributes and showgirls to a variety of shows including unique live performances such as the Blue Man Group and sky-high thrill rides. You can bet; attendees won’t miss the opportunity to stop in one of Las Vegas’ 1,700 places to legally place their money down.
The rally will come to a close at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, the world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership, on Thursday, June 22. The dealership will host a party open to the public from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information visit www.lasvegasharleydavidson.com.
Founded in 1983, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is the official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. H.O.G. currently has more than one million members and more than 1,400 chapters worldwide, making it the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world. H.O.G. rallies are held around the globe to celebrate Harley-Davidson motorcycle riding.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.
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