SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2007 PARADE & STRAW POLL Let's show the nation that motorcyclists are influential when it comes to politics! Join thousands of bikers in Ankeny, IA just north of Des Moines at the Metro Center off of Hwy 35, exit 90 for a Parade to the Straw Poll at the Hilton Coleseum in Ames. The parade will be Police escorted and led by Tommy Thompson, Randy Simpson (Bike Builder and star of Discovery Channel's Southern Steel), Kirk "Hardtail" Willard (President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation), Tony "Pan" Sanfelipo (Founder of ABATE of Wisconsin), Former Senator Dave Zien (Hall of Fame), Tommy Thompson's Reunion Ride,and other National celebrities. We will update this website as special guests are confirmed.This event will be covered by well known Easyriders Magazine & Bikernet reporter Rogue and Time magazine. Parade staging is from 9-10:30 am. Vouchers will be provided to Iowa bikers so they can vote. Tommy's campaign will have a tent with food and everyone is invited to enjoy the event that is going on. |