HARLEY DAVIDSON TEAMS UP WITH MDA FOR THE CITY OF FIRSTS RIDE TO SAVE LIVES

KOKOMO, Ind., June 30, 2006- On Saturday, July 22, Harley-Davidson of Kokomo, Inc. and the City of Firsts Harley Owners Group will host their first annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. All motorcycle types and brands are welcome to participate.

The 80-mile police escorted ride will begin at the Harley-Davidson dealership at 335 South County Road 00 East West U.S. Highway 31 at 12 p.m. and return to the store around 4 p.m. A minimum donation of $25 per rider and $25 per passenger is required to participate. Event registration will include a ride pin and meal courtesy of Texas Roadhouse. For every $100 raised the participant will be entered into a drawing to win prizes.

The first 200 participants to pre-register at www.kokomohog.com by Thursday, July 6 will also receive an event T-shirt. Registration will also be held the day of the ride at 10 a.m. at the Harley-Davidson of Kokomo dealership.

The public is invited to enjoy live musical entertainment, a radio remote by Classic Rock 98.5, and raffles and giveaways throughout the event. Texas Roadhouse will also have food and drinks available for purchase on site.

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat over 40 neuromuscular diseases through research, patient services, and professional and public health education. For more information on MDA, please visit www.mda.org or contact Julie Morrison at 260-486-6698.
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