Sun 29 November was the day for the annual Toy Run. It’s where bikers of all shapes and sizes get together to ride with toys for less fortunate kids so that they have something for Christmas. And it’s quite a spectacle as you get bikes of all shapes and sizes, from the sublime to the ridiculous. I think there must have been over 3500 bikes this year and they made quite a sight as they processed along the route and then into the grounds of Maynardville.
I did it with the VWS dressed in full firefighter regalia and we flew our flag – 7 of us. They all had bikes and I was on my beloved Vespa. It’s such fun to ride with literally thousands of bikes where the road has been cleared for you and there are people lining the streets waving. Toy Run goes a long way to dispel the bad reputation of motorbikers.
Anyway, we pulled into Maynardville and the VWS guys parked their bikes in the area we’d set aside with all our equipment – the VWS has a team on standby there in case of a fire, so we have pumps and water there in case the need arises. We also have a scaffold which offers the best view!
You can see pictures here.
Soundtrack of the Day: Thunder – AC/DC
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