For the Kids Motorcycle Toy Run

Today was the 15th Annual Texoma For the
Kids Bike Run. The event has become one
of the top rallys in North Texas and since 1995
has benefited the Salvation Army over one
hundred thousand dollars.
The weatherman was the biggest obstacle
to overcome in the latest edition of this ride.
Today was rainy, chilly, and on occasion, even
had some snow flakes appear. Still, riders
began lining up at Texoma Harley Davidson in
Sherman around ten o'clock this morning. By
noon over 600 motorcyclists braved the elements
to help bring a brighter Christmas to the less
fortunate. Bikes of all types showed up for the
event and the Salvation Army disaster van tried
to keep all satisfied with coffee and doughnuts.
An unwrapped toy and a couple of can goods was
the only entry fee, and riders did a good job of
filling up a step-side van with the goodies.
When it came time to ride,..the large group
headed out north and thru downtown Denison
before heading back to Sherman via Texoma
Parkway. A easterly turn on U.S. Highway 82
took the riders to state highway 1417, and
that took the group to Elks Club for a good meal.
A group of motorcycles that large is bound to
create a traffic problem,...but Sherman and
Denison police did a good job keeping the group
rolling at all important intersections. Outside the
city limits it was the Texas Department of Public
Safety (State Troopers) that handled the traffic
issues.
The past three years this annual event has been
held in sunshine with temperatures in the 60's or
70's. Today was an extreme departure from those
days, but the hardy spirit of motorcyclists came
through with a good size bunch. Knowing it was
for a good cause helped take some of the bite out
of the cold weather. Thanks again to all who
participated and maybe things will be better next year.