2013 MDA HARLEY-DAVIDSON CHICAGO AREA MUSCLE RIDE

Chicago-area riders, start your engines and ride for the fight against muscle disease at the first Harley-Davidson MDA Chicago Area Muscle (C.A.M.) Ride on Sunday, August 25th to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

All riders are invited to rumble through the streets of Chicago for the annual Harley-Davidson MDA C.A.M. Ride beginning at 8:30 am, where all riders and passengers will receive a complimentary breakfast at Rocky Vander's Café in Mount Prospect. The route will end at the Chicago Harley Davidson dealership in Glenview with an After Party to follow. All riders and passengers will receive a complimentary lunch and are invited to stay and enjoy a live band, silent auction, local vendors and have the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for a 2014 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide motorcycle. If riders purchase raffle tickets prior to the ride, it will include registration for the 2013 Harley-Davidson MDA C.A.M. Ride. Only 500 tickets will be sold.

All bikes are welcome to participate in this Poker Run-style ride. Pre-registration is $20 for single riders and $30 for riders with a passenger. Riders can register online or purchase a raffle ticket at www.mdaevent.org/chicagoride2013 . All pre-registered riders will receive a discounted registration fee and a commemorative MDA/Harley Davidson 110th anniversary pin. Riders can also register in-person at 8:30 am the day of the event.

This year's event is particularly special because MDA will be there to help Harley-Davidson kick off its 110th anniversary celebration during the 2013 C.A.M. Ride.

Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary

Harley-Davidson is celebrating in style with year-round rides and events connecting fans from around the world throughout 2013. The 110th anniversary experience features 12 events in 11 different countries across 6 continents, and will be capped by 2 main entertainment-packed celebration events in Rome, Italy, and Milwaukee.

The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary European Celebration in Rome will feature a party in the Port of Ostia and a parade through the center of Rome. The top-five fundraising riders for MDA will be invited to join the celebration abroad with an all-expenses-paid trip June 13-16, 2013. 

Harley-Davidson fans will complete the yearlong festivities on Labor Day weekend at the Milwaukee 110th Anniversary Celebration. Keeping with tradition, the Parade of MDA Heroes will be featured in the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade on August 31st to showcase the generosity of Harley-Davidson riders and their passion for helping to provide independence for children and adults served by MDA.

The first 110 riders with the highest contributions for the Association will be invited to ride in the MDA Parade of Heroes section within the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade. Participating riders can collect pledges and donations for MDA through any local Harley-Davidson dealer or at any H.O.G. ride nationwide.

The epic event also will feature three headlining concerts, a party on the shore of Lake Michigan, fan-organized rides and much more.

To learn more about Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary events that benefit MDA, visit mdarides.org.

About MDA

MDA is a non-profit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases today affecting more than 1 million Americans. The Association does so by funding research, providing comprehensive health care and support services, and through advocacy and education.

In addition to funding more than 250 research projects worldwide, MDA maintains a national network of 200 medical clinics; facilitates support groups for families affected by neuromuscular diseases; and provides local summer camp opportunities for thousands of youngsters with progressive muscle diseases.

For more information, visit mda.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/MDAChicago and Twitter @MDAChicago.