Bike Night
Bike Night began as an idea after Sherburne Wheelers President, Lex, attended a car cruise-in at Gillian's Island. He thought, "What about a motorcycle/ATV cruise-in?" He spoke to Mike, co-owner of Gillian's Island, who thought it was a wonderful idea. Bike Night began, co-sponsored by the Sherburne Wheelers, Gilligan's Island and Sherburne Sports.
It was decided to hold Bike Night every Wednesday night, weather permitting, in July and August. A free raffle was held at each Bike Night...40 merchants donated prizes to be raffled. After going on a cancer benefit ride, the idea of selling 50/50 raffle tickets to raise money for people battling cancer emerged. Then Bike Night was extended through September. The club was able to raise $1600. Mike brought out his outdoor grill and hot dogs became very popular. Bike Night t-shirts were created by Hill Top Signs. By the end of September, 180 t-shirts were sold!
On the first Bike Night, 34 motorcycles and ATV's showed up. By the end of August, 204 motorcycles were packed into Gilligan's Island parking lot on a single night!
For 2008, Bike Night will be bigger and better! Beginning in May...Bike Night will be on each Wednesday night from 5pm-8pm, weather permitting. The 50/50 raffle will continue as well as each rider and passenger receiving 2 free raffle tickets and 2008 t-shirts will also be on sale.