By Beth David, Editor
Forty-three motorcycles took to the roads for the first annual Bayside Lounge motorcycle run on Saturday, 9/17. Proceeds benefited the Kennedy Donovan Center New Bedford School and Adult Day Habilitation.
The special edition Harley Davidson Firefighter 911 series motorcyle owned by Fairhaven Fire Chief Tim Francis. Photo by Beth David.
After the ride through the backroads, riders enjoyed a buffet of burgers, dogs, beans and other fare; raffles; and music by the Dave Charnley Band at the Bayside on Sconticut Neck Road in Fairhaven.
1981 Yamaha XS650 Custom Bobber motorcycle. Owned by John Barboza. Photo by Beth David.
The event raised $2,000 for the KDC.
Sam Addy of New Hampshire said he joined the ride to keep his friend Jon Barboza company. Mr. Barboza was on his first organized ride, riding his 1981 Yamaha XS650 Custom Bobber. He said he joined the ride to support the KDC and organizer Heidi Pereira.
“You can’t say ‘no’ to her,” said Mr. Barboza.
For more information on the KDC visit www.kdc.org
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