• Home
  • News
    • Politics & Government
    • Business & Economy
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
  • Sports
    • High School Sports
    • Radio Iowa Poll
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support Page
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters

Radio Iowa

Iowa's Radio News Network

You are here: Home / Human Interest / Motorcycles head to Algona for ABATE rally

Motorcycles head to Algona for ABATE rally

July 2, 2009 By admin

Motorcycle riders from across Iowa are rumbling into Algona today for the start of the annual three-day ABATE Freedom Rally . Event coordinator Phil McCormick of Clear Lake says ABATE stands for A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education and that’s what the weekend rally is all about.

"We have the only mobile training unit that teaches folks who want to get their motorcycle license how to properly and safely ride a motorcycle," McCormick says. "We also run a Share The Road program which is a state mandate…to teach other drivers to watch out for motorcycles."

There were 53 motorcyclists killed on Iowa’s roads last year. This is the 25th year for the ABATE rallies. They were held in Humboldt until 2002 when the organization bought the 140 acres of land in Algona.

 He says it’s been developed into "one of the best-looking parks" with the state’s largest outdoor stage and plenty of permanent structures, including hot showers. For this weekend’s festival, he says more than 40 vendors are on site, offering everything from food to leather products.

McCormick said there will be plenty of music during the rally. There are 16 bands lined up, including Blue Oyster Cult, Edgar Winter and an Ozzy Osbourne "tribute" band. A fireworks show is also planned for Friday night.

 

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Human Interest

Featured Stories

Grundy Center man sentenced to life for killing State Trooper

Jodi Husientruit remembered 27 years after she disappeared

Iowa Supreme Court rules in Mahaska-Marion County regional airport dispute

Pheasant harvest and hunter numbers both up this year

Iowa Supreme Court overturns ruling creating constitutional abortion right

TwitterFacebook
Tweets by RadioIowa

Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6/27/22

AJ Green signs with Milwaukee

Iowa to host Georgia Tech in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Iowa State adds a defensive back

Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6/20/22

More Sports

eNews and Updates

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Archives

Copyright © 2022 ยท Learfield News & Ag, LLC