April 2, 2009

We’re Living The Dream – Join Us!
Welcome to Live the Dream, the official e-newsletter of A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson & Buell in Downtown Columbus, A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar in Sunbury, and Centennial Park Harley-Davidson in Pataskala.

 

Like To Play In The Dirt? Long Rides Your Thing?
FREE Dual-Sport/Long-Haul Riding Seminar – NEXT THURSDAY, April 9
6 to 9 p.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Food, refreshments, prizes! Guest speakers: John Frick, endurance riding god; Royce Woods, AMA dual-sport expert; Wally Wilson, long-time, off-road racer. If you like to ride off/on road or are into long-distance riding, then RSVP to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com

 

Stepping It Up At The ‘Lube For Bike Nites!
Quaker Steak & Lube Bike NiteColumbus’ biggest weekly bike night is not one to rest on its laurels, or any other pieces or parts. Instead, Quaker Steak & Lube is making the 2009 Bike Nite season even better! Together with A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson, Quaker Steak & Lube is teaming with Iron Pony, Nationwide Insurance and … wait for it … QFMBike Night at Gaswerks-96! The season just started yesterday, but a whole lotta music, free stuff and good times are planned all spring, summer and fall! Not only will two brand new Harleys be given away, but you also can try to win a Yamaha sportbike! You have no excuse: Just get
to The ‘Lube!

It’s On At GasWerks!
Friday Night Bike Nights start April 24! 487 N. Park St., Arena District – 4 to 8 p.m. Giveaways, food, good people, great times – chance to register to win a new Harley, too!
 


Race For The Cure Thunder Tunnel T-Shirts –
We’re Ordering THIS Week!

Race for the CureOn Saturday, May 16, we’re lining up a long, loud row of motorcycles along the Race For the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Course in Downtown Columbus! And like in past years, we’re selling “Tough Enough To Care” t-shirts to help raise funds and show support in a unique, biker way! Each shirt costs $20, and proceeds go to Komen Columbus. Please send a note with your name and the number/sizes of t-shirts you’d like to order (BY TOMORROW!)  or any questions you have to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com

 

Let Me See Your Grill, Yeah, Your Grill …
Here’s a hot deal: From now until Tax Day, April 15, 2009, WeGrill set’re knocking $50 off the price of all heated jackets at all three Dealerships. Want more heat? We’re also cutting $25 off the price of all remaining pairs of heated gloves. And now for the final sizzle: Buy either a heated jacket, heated gloves or both, and we’ll give you a special edition Harley-Davidson Custom Grill Set valued at $75! (usually you have to spend at least $300 to get your oven mitts on one of these!).  No other discounts or offers apply; see Dealerships for full details.

 

No-Pork Stimulus Program
At Centennial Park Harley-Davidson!

Need a leather jacket, chaps, boots or gloves? We’vNo-Pork Stimulus Programe got a heck of a deal for you at Centennial Park! Until April 15, 2009, take $75 off the price of all in-stock leather jackets, $50 off any in-stock chaps, $25 off all in-stock leather boots and $5 off any in-stock gloves. But wait, it gets better: Buy at least one jacket, pair of chaps, pair of boots and pair of gloves, and receive a $50 gift certificate to Omaha Steaks! (by purchasing these four items you are going to be spending over $300; for a limited time, when you spend over $300 you also receive a free Harley-Davidson Custom Grill Set valued at $75; use this grill to cook the meat items you get from Omaha Steaks!) Again, you MUST buy at least one jacket, one pair of chaps, one pair of boots and one pair of gloves to get the $50 gift certificate (which we will mail to you …). No other discounts or offers apply, and this deal is available ONLY at Centennial Park in Pataskala.

 

Take Flight On Your Steel Horse!
Friday-Sunday, June 26-28 - Ride “Round Lake Erie! We’ve got a good group signed up – but there is still room! 600-plus miles over 2 days, with stops for meals, overnight stays and more! Authentic Buffalo Wings at the Anchor Bar! Niagara Falls Motorcycle Museum!  See, Hear, Feel The Falls! Fish fry and fire hall pancake breakfast! Visit www.flyinghorseride.com and sign up! Open to motorcycles, sports cars, hot rods, etc!

 

Snakes On A Plane? No, A COBRA On The Street!
The newly formed Central Ohio Buell Rider’s Association, that is! Check out the website! www.cobrabuell.com

 

The List YOU Need …

JUST ADDED: Saturday, April 18 – Bike/Car Wash & Bake Sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Presented by Chapter OH-Z-2 of the Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association, proceeds to benefit Ride 4 Kids – Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation.

Combat Veteran's Charity RideSaturday, April 25 - Combat Veteran’s
Charity Ride!

The Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association holds its annual Charity Ride in Columbus next month. SUPPORT this event! Registration from 9 until 11 a.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube. Head to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington to check out the cool exhibits and grab some BBQ, then ride to Centennial Park Harley-Davidson and the A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar! Back to The ‘Lube for an  auction! Open to all, supports Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org).

Saturday, April 25 – Walk A Mile in Her Shoes/Women Motorcyclist Gathering.
The idea is to raise awareness about sexual assaults by having men walk a mile in, you guessed it, women’s shoes! Women motorcycle riders (all women, actually!) are invited to be a part of this fun-yet-serious gathering by lining up on Sandusky Street in Downtown Delaware! Starts at Noon! The event is being presented by the Delaware County Sexual Assault Response Team And Delaware County Coalition of Victim Services. Details at www.walkamileinhershoes.org.

Saturday, May 2 – ABATE of OHIO Ride and Rally! Abate of Ohio Ride & Rally
Registration from 9 to 11 a.m. at A.D. Farrow Co. NorthStar, then group ride to the Ohio Statehouse! From 1 to 4 p.m., go to A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus for music, food and festivities!

Sunday, May 3 – Leave A Mark Biker Blessing!
Biker BlessingOur friends at Leave A Mark Church are holding a Biker Blessing, and YOU are invited! Leave A Mark will have two rides to the 1 p.m. event. FREE lunch included! One ride will start from A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar at 11:30 a.m. This group will first go to A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus, and meet riders there. The combined groups will then leave Downtown at Noon to head to the Leave A Mark event. Or feel free to go directly to the Leave A Mark property at 4818 Parsons Ave., (corner of Parsons and Rathmell Roads). Thanks for supporting this great group and event!

Saturday, May 9 – Horsepower For Horses!
Horsepower for HorsesRegistration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus, then ride to Last Chance Corral Horse Protection and Rescue in Athens to visit rescued horses! No set fee to take part, but donations greatly NEEDED and APPRECIATED! This is a GREAT event for kids – cars welcome, too! Party follows at Whiskey Dick’s! Pre-registration for this event is STRONGLY encouraged; go to Garage Party May 13th!www.horsepowerforhorses.com 

Wednesday, May 13 – Women-Only Ride-In/Garage Party, Centennial Park Harley-Davidson. FREE! 6 to 9 p.m. Women who ride, women who want to ride, or women who love motorcycles, join us! Seminars, food, fun! RSVP to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com

JUST ADDED: Saturday, May 16 –
HOGS For Heroes/Armed Forces Appreciation Day!

Noon  to 4 p.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar. EVERYONE is invited! Active duty and retired military personnel – we want to say THANK YOU for all you do! Food, Music, Fun, Exhibits, Displays! Benefits Operation Homefront (www.operationhomefront.net)

JUST ADDED: Saturday, June 6 – 4th Annual Cruising For Canines Poker Run!
Benefits Canine Companions For Independence. Sponsored by Chapter OH-U2 of the Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association and A.D. Farrow Co. Registration, 8:30 to 10 a.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. First bike out at 9, last bike out at 10 a.m., last bike in at 1:30  p.m. Cost: $30 per rider, $15 for passenger. Pre-register and save $5 on rider fee! Questions to Roxanne.shull@sbcglobal.net or 614-260-0913. Click here for flier!

JUST ADDED: Saturday, June 6 – Brandy Winfield Ride.
Brandy Winfield RideKnights of Columbus Hall – Marion, 1232 East Center St.  Registration: 9 -11:30 a.m., stops include A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Cost: $15 per rider, or $20 for double.  Full details at www.brandywinfieldrun.org

JOhio Fallen HeroesUST ADDED: Saturday, June 20 – Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial Poker Run.
Registration 9 to 11 a.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Back by 4 p.m. for 3-mile parade past Fallen Heroes Memorial in Sunbury before festivities at Town Square. Cost is $25 per rider, $15 for passenger. Details at www.ohiofallenheroes.org


HOG Chapter News,
A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson HOG CLub

 

* THIS Saturday, April 4 – Annual Dam Fool’s Ride. Visit local water-bearing earthen and concrete dams! Meet at 10, leave at 10:30 a.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Downtown Columbus Dealership. Finish with a cookout at A.D. Farrow Co. at NorthStar! Small donation supports Flying Horse Farms (www.flyinghorsefarms.org)

* Saturday, April 18 - Group Riding Seminar, 11 a.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Downtown Columbus Dealership. Helpful for those taking part in the Beginner Group Ride on April 26 and anyone looking to brush up on their riding knowledge! RSVP NOT required, but helpful: darrisblackford@adfarrow.com

* Sunday, April 19 – Chapter Brunch Ride. Meet at 10, leave at 10:30 a.m., Downtown Columbus Dealership. For details contact rholli@columbus.rr.com (Chapter Director Rich Holliday).

* Sunday, April 26 - Beginner Group Ride, A.D. Farrow Co. Downtown Columbus Dealership. Meet at 10, leave at 10:30 a.m. Destination: Yellow Springs and Young’s Dairy! It’s an annual, easy-going event that people love! Don’t miss out!

* A complete ride and event schedule is on the www.adfarrow.com website calendar! Check it out, then get out there!

 

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HOG Chapter News,
Centennial Park
Harley-Davidson
HOG CLUB


* THIS Sunday, April 5 – Chapter Brunch Ride to Leghorns in Heath – Meet at 9:30 a.m., Target,
8100 E. Broad St.

* Tuesday, April 7 – Chapter meeting. Meet & Greet starts at 6, meeting commences at 6:30 p.m., Dealership.

* Saturday, April 11 - Ride to Buckminn’s H-D in Xenia – Meet at
9:30 a.m., Dealership.

* Saturday, May 16 – Group Riding Seminar, Beginner Group Ride – Seminar, Noon to 1 p.m.; Ride leaves at 1:30 p.m. (FYI, this is the afternoon of the Race for the Cure event in Downtown Columbus … great double-hitter for beginners or others looking for a reason to ride!).

* A very full ride and event schedule is on the www.centennial-park.com website calendar! No excuses … just ride!





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