By Anne Barrows

The Florida Biker Awareness Rally in Ocala was a great success for its first rally. The event was attended and supported by bikers from Ft. White to Cocoa, and as far west as the Tampa region. Several local motorcycle clubs attended and volunteered their time to help make this happen. Mother Nature did not want to cooperate. The bikers rallied and raised a great amount of funds for the six designated bikers in need. The ride was shortened due to weather. When they stopped at Black Bear Pub on Rt. 40 owner “Mama Bear”, Tammy Lynn Daneszewski returned to the rally with the bikers, and also gave a large $ donation. Great speakers from the Forest ABATE chapter to the largest financial supporter Steven A. Bagen Law Firm had the riders’ attention. Over 20 vendors were on site. The bands Mike Smithson, Copper Gypsy and to close off the night Infuzion Band rocked the crowd to the end. The Florida Biker Awareness looks forward to their next event. Watch Thunder Roads for info on their next event!