A Message from Chris Harrison, Regional HOG Manager- Chris Harrison

A Message from your Regional HOG Manager

We’re just past halfway through 2022 and it’s already been a busy and action-packed year here at the Harley Owners Group. Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and other complications, a massive one-day motorcycle demonstration ride to raise awareness of critical issues facing our nation’s veterans, including the crisis of veteran suicide, returned to Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend. Now sponsored by AMVETS and known as Rolling to Remember, the ride continues to be a cause that Harley-Davidson and the Harley Owners Group are proud to support. H.O.G. was once again in attendance this year with a H.O.G. Check-In to recognize the large number of our members who participated in the ride.

Speaking of huge motorcycle events, it might be hard to believe, but Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary Homecoming is just over one year away. For those who may not have heard, in 2023, the once-every-five-year celebration in Milwaukee is moving from its traditional Labor Day weekend timing to July 13-16, 2023, placing it more squarely in the height of riding season. Plans are still being fleshed out, but as with every past anniversary, it’s a guarantee that it will be epic and memorable.

If you are as excited about the prospect as I am, one way you can start building the anticipation is to enter the Road to Harley-Davidson Homecoming Challenge. In addition to having a chance to win a free trip to the Homecoming, among other prizes, participating in the Homecoming Challenge is also a great way to help your Chapter members ride more miles. Details are available at the registration page , but basically there are a multitude of ways to enter the contest and earn points that increase your chances of winning a prize, including creating and tracking rides and participating in ride challenges on the Harley-Davidson App, visiting Harley-Davidson dealerships, and more. Most of these activities involve riding, and as a H.O.G. member, you know that the more you ride, the more ways you can be recognized and rewarded. More riding is a good thing, so please share the Homecoming Challenge with your members and think about ways you can use it to create more great riding experiences for your Chapter.

As the 120th Anniversary Homecoming draws closer, keep on the lookout for more news and information about entertainment, activities and travel arrangements from Harley-Davidson and H.O.G. Until then, we’ve got a packed schedule of great H.O.G. events remaining this year, including the Sturgis rally next month, and I hope to see you at one soon. Thanks as always for everything you do to make H.O.G. the world’s biggest and best riding club.

CHRIS HARRISON
H.O.G. Regional Manager - Western
253-230-4047 | Email

Join the Black Hills Challenge at Sturgis

The 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is next month and more details about H.O.G. events at the rally are available. New this year is the H.O.G. Black Hills Challenge that rewards members for participating in a series of activities as they ride through the Black Hills collecting pins, poker chips and other prizes. Challenge activities include visiting area dealerships, joining a H.O.G. member ride, participating in biker games, taking a demo ride, and more. Members who complete all the challenges will receive a special gift. Sign up to enter the Black Hills Challenge, which runs from Saturday Aug. 6 through 3pm on Aug. 13, at the H.O.G. booth at the Sturgis Community Center or Pappy Hoel Campground.

Additional H.O.G. activities at the Pappy Hoel Campground, the official campground of H.O.G. include free motorcycle demo rides, a H.O.G. Check-In, biker games, and the members-only Party at the Pool. The campground offers discounted reservations for H.O.G. members and is the starting point for one of two members-only rides during the rally. Harley-Davidson is also setting up at the Sturgis Community Center in downtown Sturgis from August 6-13 with an additional H.O.G. Check-In, new product displays and demo rides.
 

H.O.G. Activities at Sturgis

H.O.G. Member Check-Ins. Pappy Hoel Campground and Sturgis Community Center, Saturday 8/6 thru Saturday 8/13, 9am - 5pm
H.O.G. Black Hills Challenge. Sign-up at the Sturgis Community Center or Pappy Hoel Campground, runs 8/6 thru 3pm 8/13
H.O.G. Social Hour. Complimentary appetizers and beverage specials at the Iron Horse Saloon in Sturgis, 8/6 thru 8/13, 4pm - 6pm
“Kick’n It Old School” H.O.G. Member Ride. Pappy Hoel Campground, Monday 8/8, register & stage 8am, limit 75 riders
H.O.G. Bike Games. Pappy Hoel Campground, Wednesday 8/10, beginning at 10am
“Black Hills Breakfast” H.O.G. Member Ride. Sturgis Community Center, Thursday 8/11, register & stage 6am, limit 50 riders
H.O.G. Party at The Pool. Pappy Hoel Campground, Thursday 8/11, 6pm

For more information about everything happening at Sturgis this year, visit the H.O.G. Sturgis Rally event page.

RIDE 365 Rewards Reminder

H.O.G. recognizes and rewards your passion for riding in many ways under the umbrella of the RIDE 365 program. Now H.O.G. Members have a new way to be rewarded for riding with the limited-time RIDE 365 Annual Mileage Recognition Program in 2022. Any H.O.G. member who rides 2,500 miles in 2022 will receive a $50 promotion card to spend online at H-D.com/shop or at any Harley-Davidson dealership. For riding a total of 10,000 miles or more in 2022, members can receive an additional $100 promotion card.

H.O.G. members who reach the 2,500- or 10,000-mile level during 2022 in the RIDE 365 Annual Mileage program, including those who have already achieved either milestone, will automatically be mailed a letter announcing their achievement along with a code and online link to redeem their promotion card*.

Please share this news with your Chapter members and encourage them to enter the RIDE 365 Mileage program by visiting your sponsoring dealership to have an official mileage reading recorded. This will automatically enter them in the program. For more details about this RIDE 365 promotion click here.

* The Harley-Davidson Promotion Card issued by MetaBank® N.A., Member FDIC. Use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Cardholder Agreement. For Cardholder Agreement inquiries or information: www.h-dgiftcard.com. This Promotional Card is the property of, and funded by, Harley-Davidson. You may use this card only to purchase goods and services at authorized, participating U.S. Harley-Davidson® dealer locations and on h-d.com. The Promotional card will expire on the date listed on the front of the card. After the expiration date you will not be able to use this card and any remaining funds will revert and be returned to the promotional provider. H-D™ Promo Cards will be issued quarterly based on available mileage recordings, and will be fulfilled using the information provided by H.O.G.® members to Sponsor. By way of example, for H.O.G. members who ride at least 2,500 miles and record their mileage at a participating H-D® dealership on or before March 31, 2022, H-D will issue their $50 H-D™ Promo Cards on May 1 (expires June 30); those who record their mileage on or before June 30 will receive $50 H-D™ Promo Cards on August 1 (expires September 30); those who record their mileage on or before September 30 will receive their $50 H-D™ Promo Cards on November 1 (expires December 31); and those who record their mileage on or before December 31 will receive their $50 H-D™ Promo Cards on February 1, 2023 (expires March 31, 2023).

Mid-Summer H.O.G. Rallies and Check-Ins

Riding season is well under way with events happening nearly every week in July, and the back half of the summer is equally jam-packed. Whether it’s a H.O.G. regional or touring rally or a H.O.G. Check-In at a major motorcycle rally or event, there are opportunities from coast to coast to meet and greet with H.O.G. staff and other members. Mark your calendar and we hope to see you at an event soon.

Upcoming H.O.G. Events

Iron Adventure H.O.G. Rally, July 14-16, Ludlow, VT
Mid-America H.O.G. Rally, July 21-23, Dubuque, IA
Lake Superior Touring Rally, July 25-29, Marquette, MI to Marquette, MI
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Aug. 6-13, Sturgis, SD
Bay, Lakes & Mountains Touring Rally, Aug. 15-19, Hughesville, MD to Lebanon, NH
Hometown Rally H.O.G. Check-In, Sept. 1-5, Milwaukee, WI
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally H.O.G. Check-In, Sept. 2-4, Durango, CO
West Meets East 25th Anniversary Posse Touring Rally, Sept. 4-16, Lynnwood, WA to St. Augustine, FL
Bikefest Lake of the Ozarks H.O.G. Check-In, Sept. 13-17, Osage Beach, MO
OC BikeFest H.O.G. Check-In, Sept. 14-18, Ocean City, MD
Northwoods Fall Ride H.O.G. Check-In, Sept. 16-17, Tomahawk, WI
Street Vibrations Fall Rally H.O.G. Check-In, Sept. 22-25, Reno, NV
Great Smoky Mountain H.O.G. Rally, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, Maryville, TN

For the most up to date details and registration information for all H.O.G. rallies and Check-Ins, visit the H.O.G. Rally Map.