Rolling Thunder 2015

Dave MP · May 12, 2015

Anyone attending?
Looking to join a group for the ride.

Jimet · May 12, 2015

Won't be attending, but their route had them pass my house several years ago. "rolling thunder" is an understatement. Bought my first new Harley in 1975.

traveller · May 12, 2015

When ?

Arcamm · May 12, 2015

Thinking about. We haven't ridden that run in years. Last time we went, we got to the Pentagon parking around 10:30, 11:00ish. The ride started at noon, we cranked up and started moving around 3:30. It's massive! Bring chairs and lots to drink!

I have to admit, coming off that bridge and hitting 80mph on Constitution Ave with DC Cops holding back the crowd is a top 10 life time rush.

Minuteman · May 13, 2015

traveller said:
When ?

24 May 2015.

Motorcycle parade around capital mall in DC.

Here's some info and 35 pics: http://dc.about.com/od/specialeventphotos1/ig/Rolling-Thunder-Pictures/route.htm

I generally try to avoid DC, but this might be worth another visit. If we decide to go, would like to link up and happy to see if we can commute. I'd probably drive to GreenBelt and take metro in from there.

Minuteman · May 13, 2015

Pardon my ignorance, but is there any connection to this event, it's title, etc. with these lyrics from a popular 1980's song:

I'm rolling thunder pouring rain
I'm coming on like a hurricane
My lightning's flashing across the sky

pwoolford · May 13, 2015

A friend and I were just talking about this yesterday. I've never been but it looks fun. I might be up for a group ride to DC.

Stoveman · May 13, 2015

I've been many times. Best spot for viewing is Constitution and 23rd NW. Right around the area with the vendor tents.

Bafflingbs · May 13, 2015

Arcamm said:
Thinking about. We haven't ridden that run in years. Last time we went, we got to the Pentagon parking around 10:30, 11:00ish. The ride started at noon, we cranked up and started moving around 3:30. It's massive! Bring chairs and lots to drink!

I have to admit, coming off that bridge and hitting 80mph on Constitution Ave with DC Cops holding back the crowd is a top 10 life time rush.

Try doing it on a motorcycle with lights and sirens. :party29:

Mr H · May 13, 2015

Dave MP said:
Anyone attending?
Looking to join a group for the ride.

I may be interested as well, back and weather permitting...

traveller · May 13, 2015

Minuteman said:
24 May 2015.

A good weekend to go somewhere else. Rolling thunder is a huge pain in the ass for everyone else in the area.

Tomcat · May 13, 2015

Haven't been in 20+ years but would advise anyone wanting to ride to go to your local HD dealer and ride from there. Washington HD to the Pentagon with a police escort and traffic stopped :thumbsup:

MEGARMS · May 13, 2015

Minuteman said:
Pardon my ignorance, but is there any connection to this event, it's title, etc. with these lyrics from a popular 1980's song:

I'm rolling thunder pouring rain
I'm coming on like a hurricane
My lightning's flashing across the sky

Nice thought, but I kind of doubt that the Rolling Thunder event has anything to do with Hells Bells.

Allen · May 13, 2015

Check out your local Harley dealer and also American Legion there are alot of different staging areas for the ride to the Pentagon

aquaman · May 13, 2015

We are bombing the north Vietnam again?

BeoBill · May 13, 2015

traveller said:
A good weekend to go somewhere else. Rolling thunder is a huge pain in the ass for everyone else in the area.

It's also an almighty pain for the "weekend warriors" who planned on actually riding IN the event the same day they arrive in the parking lot. Especially if it's hot.

IMO, and sadly, it's become just a REALLY BIG party before, during, and after the parade. The deeper meaning is lost once the first 20 or 30 riders roll out. Oh, and don't forget the Official Rolling Thunder NN tee shirts, pins, buttons and swag for sale at any motor sports dealer in the area. Proceeds go to... ???

It started out many years ago as a small group who wanted to pay tribute to our POWs and MIAs. After a couple of years the OSD DPMO got wind of it and offered the Penatgon's South Parking to the group to stage in, and MPD also got on board with traffic management downtown. For the last few years most riders don't usually, and come for the parties rather than the event itself. :sad20:

smdub · May 13, 2015

BeoBill said:
IMO, and sadly, it's become just a REALLY BIG party before, during, and after the parade. The deeper meaning is lost once the first 20 or 30 riders roll out.

I ride motorcycles but have never participated in this due to this same view. Does it really do ANY good to someone other than the riders? At least participating in the silly [insert your favorite charity] runs/walks there is actual money raised and (a fraction) donated to a cause.

Traveler · May 13, 2015

Can I bring this?

Bafflingbs · May 13, 2015

Traveler said:
Can I bring this?

Yes, but you'll want to meet up with the group on "P" st. before heading down. :innocent0

P.S. Don't forget your chaps. I hear they are big with that crowd. :evilgrin3

Traveler · May 14, 2015

Bafflingbs said:
Yes, but you'll want to meet up with the group on "P" st. before heading down.

P.S. Don't forget your chaps. I hear they are big with that crowd.

LOL. Yeah, my Suzuki Intruder 800 cruiser would probably be looked at the same with some of that crowd.

Bikers can be prejudiced too. :lol2:

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