Elk Grove HOG Chapter #1884
2008 Upcoming Events
  • All ride times are departure times. Please plan on arriving approx. 30 minutes prior to the departure time, as there will be a briefing 15 minutes before departure to review the route, get riders signed in, and go over group riding procedures. Also, please arrive with a full tank of gas.
  • Events in Bold are HOG sponsored events.
  • Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. chapter members. There are three categories of activities, all activities are identified by type as follows:
    • (C) - Closed events are those chapter events which are open to chapter members and one guest per member.
    • (M) - Member events are events that are open only to H.O.G. members
    • (O) - Open events are those chapter events which are open to chapter members, national H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.
Date Time Event Where Type
November
Sat 11/22 8:00 AM  6th Annual Renegade Classics & Cache Creek Casino Toy Run. Ride departs at 11 am for Yolo County Fairgrounds. For 1 New Unwrapped Toy and $20.00 you get Breakfast, Run T-Shirt, Run Pin, Buffet Lunch, Live Music, Vendors, Raffle and Prizes. Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Sun 11/23 10:00 AM  Orientation to Group Riding. All members are encouraged to attend. Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr @ EG Blvd.  C 
Sat 11/29 3:30 PM  Old Town Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights. Join us for a short parade thru Elk Grove to watch the tree lighting & kick off the Xmas spirit. Our float will be entered in a contest and be judged in the Xmas/Holiday theme and the use of LIGHTS. Harley Davidson of Elk Grove. 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
December
Fri 12/5 6:30 PM  Dinner Run - BJ's Restaurant, 9237 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove. Checks will be by table (4 to 6). Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Sat 12/6 5:00 PM  Lighting Of The Night Parade in Galt. This is a night that the Thundering Herd lights up the town. Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center at Elk Grove Blvd.  C 
Sat 12/13 5:00 PM  Christmas Light Ride. We will ride every where from Elk Grove to Folsom and Sacramento to see all the lit up areas. Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd  C 
Sun 12/14 9:30 AM  2008 Chapter Christmas Party Valley Hi Country Club  C 
January
Thu 1/1 10:00 AM  4th Annual Thundering Herd New Years Day Run. Don't miss out because the shop will provide raffle prizes on this run Chevron at West Taron Dr & Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5.  C 
Fri 1/2 6:30 PM  Join the chapter on our 1st Dinner Run of the year. We will be going to Peony Mongolian BBQ in Elk Grove. Seperate checks available Harley Davidson of Elk Grove 10291 East Stockton Blvd  C 
Sat 1/3 10:00 AM  Meet and Greet with the Mother Lode H.O.G. chapter. Lets spend some time with the chapter who brought the most members to the Iron Stampede. We will ride around the delta then meet up for lunch at Fosters Big Horn in Rio Vista Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr. & EG Blvd.  C 
Sat 1/17 - Sun 1/18   Easy Rider Show Sacramento Convention Center   
Sat 1/17 - Sun 1/18 7:00 AM  2nd Annual ride to San Simeon for the Giant Elephant Seals and Hearst Castle ($18) Overnighter. Contact Sam Michaelson for hotel info. Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr @ EG Blvd.  C 
Wed 1/21 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
February
Fri 2/6 6:30 PM  Dinner Run to Cilantro’s Mexican Restaurant Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Sun 2/15 10:00 AM  Thundering Herd's Valentine's Run. Bring your SWEETHEART out for a great ride and lunch. Single members might even find a SWEETHEART on this run. Chevron at West Taron and Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5  C 
Wed 2/18 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
Sun 2/22 10:00 AM  Orientation to Group Riding. All members are encouraged to attend. Approx 120 miles R/T. Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Fri 2/27 - Sun 3/8   68th Annual Daytona Bike Week Daytona Beach Florida  O 
March
Sun 3/15 8:00 AM  Ride to Esparto for the annual Almond Blossom Festival and a breakfast fundraiser at Esparto High School Chevron at W. Taron & Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5  C 
Wed 3/18 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
Sat 3/21 8:00 AM  Lunch Run to Half Moon Bay to Sam's restaurant (Great Clam Chowder), then ride the beautiful coastline to San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge (The Free Way) then back to Elk Grove. Approx 350 miles R/T Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr & EG Blvd.  C 
Sun 3/22 7:00 AM  Vallejo HOG's 17th annual Vernal Equinox Ride. Chapter Challenge Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Sun 3/29 10:00 AM  Orientation to Group Riding. All members are encouraged to attend. Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr @ EG Blvd.  C 
April
Fri 4/3 6:30 PM  Dinner Run - Rudy's Hide Away. Whether you like great Prime Rib, King Crab Legs, or Lobster. Rudy's is always a crowd pleaser! Separate checks available. Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Sat 4/4 9:30 AM  3rd Annual Fools Run to Wool Growers Restaurant in Los Banos - Cash Only Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd  C 
Wed 4/15 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
Sat 4/18 7:30 AM  Ride to Santa Cruz for lunch at the IDEAL RESTAURANT and smell the California Coast. There'll be freeway & backroad riding. We'll stop at Casa de Fruita and be crossing the Pacheco and Hecker Passes. This gets very twisty and senic. Chevron at West Taron & Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5  C 
Thu 4/30 - Sat 5/2   Arizona State H.O.G. Rally Tucson, Arizona  O 
May
Fri 5/1 6:30 PM  Dinner Run - Cheesecake Factory, Arden Way Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton BLvd.  C 
Thu 5/14 - Sat 5/16   Nevada State H.O.G. Rally Boulder City, Nevada  O 
Fri 5/15 7:00 PM  I think Forest Gump said it best, ICE CREAM! Lets ride to enjoy the best ice cream parlor on the planet, GUNTHERS! Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd  C 
Wed 5/20 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
Fri 5/22 - Mon 5/25 7:00 AM  The NORTH meets the SOUTH - H.O.G. run. We will Ride up to Oregon for 3 nights and Meet up with 10 DIFFERENT CHAPTERS. There are 2 Breakfasts planned and 1 Dinner as one big H.O.G. group. There will be a band and games. Contact me for motel info. Chevron at West Taron and Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5  C 
June
Fri 6/5 - Sun 6/7 7:00 AM  Ride the Beautiful California coastline to Fort Bragg & Eureka. Enjoy a nice ride and BBQ on the Skunk Train. Day two, ride through the Big tree forrest in Eureka. More info to follow Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr. & EG Blvd.  C 
Fri 6/5 6:30 PM  DINNER RUN to Joe's Crab Shack. Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Wed 6/17 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
Sun 6/21 10:00 AM  Orientation to Group Riding. All members are encouraged to attend. approx 120 miles R/T Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
July
Fri 7/3 6:30 PM  Dinner Run - Rogelio's Restaurant in beautiful Downtown Isleton. Menu choices include Mexican, Chinese, Italian and American Food. Elk Grove Harley Davidson, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd  C 
Wed 7/15 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm CAFETERIA at Elk Grove High School 9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.  O 
Sat 7/18 7:30 AM  San Francisco to tour "Alcatraz Island." Lunch at Bubba Gumps on Pier 39. "Thats all I gotta say about that." More info to follow. Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr. & EG Blvd.  C 
Sun 7/26 3:30 AM  San Francisco Marathon Run. We will be working this event for the 2nd year in a row. As we get closer, more information to come, such as possible overnight accommodations, etc. Chevron at West Taron & Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5  C 
August
Mon 8/3 - Sun 8/9   69th Annual Sturgis Motor Cycle Rally Sturgis, South Dakota   
Wed 8/19 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm   O 
Thu 8/20 - Sat 8/22   Oregon State H.O.G. Rally Welches, Oregon  O 
Sun 8/23 10:00 AM  Orientation to Group Riding. All members are encouraged to attend. Approx 100 miles R/T. Auto Mall Shell, 9611 Auto Center Dr @ EG Blvd.  C 
September
Sat 9/12 10:00 AM  Rip's Bikers against Diabetes run. This is for a great cause. All the proceeds go to the American Diabetes Association to help find a cure. Lets show our support. Chevron on West Taron and Elk Grove Blvd next to I-5  C 
Wed 9/16 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm   O 
Sat 9/19 9:00 AM  THUNDERING HERD'S 4th ANNUAL IRON STAMPEDE Harley Davidson of Elk Grove 10291 East Stockton Blvd.  O 
Wed 9/23 - Sun 9/27   14th Annual Street Vibrations Reno, Neveda   
Wed 9/23 4:00 PM  We are hosting a stop on National H.O.G.'s "PONY EXPRESS" at Harley Davidson of Sacramento!!! Lets show H.O.G. members from across the United States the Thundering Herd from Elk Grove. This will be a great night of hosting and mingling from 4pm to 9pm Harley Davidson of Sacramento  C 
October
Thu 10/8 - Sat 10/10   2009 CALIFORNIA STATE H.O.G RALLY in Rocklin Placer County Fairgrounds  O 
Wed 10/21 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm   O 
November
Wed 11/11 9:00 AM  Elk Grove Annual Veterans Day Parade Harley Davidson of Elk Grove, 10291 E. Stockton Blvd.  C 
Wed 11/18 6:00 PM  CHAPTER MEETING - Dinner at 6pm and Meeting starts at 7pm   O