Oregon Research Labs helps people in Oregon with the  LEGAL Transfer of Firearms and also sells firearms. Without the support of Oregon Research Labs, this motorcycle run would not be possible since most people do not own fully automatic weapons that they will let others play with. Check out their website at www.orl-llc.com.

I have attended two of the 3 annual Shoot N Scoots and both years have been the same route. While the stops have not changed, each year I have met different people and had fun at all of the stops telling tales of shooting or riding motorcycles.  One of the things I have seen about this ride is that everyone on the run has the biggest grin on their face throughout the day after stopping for the shooting. It seems to draw 0ut smiles as people blow things away on the range and later remember the carnage of shooting.

Check out our photos in the Biker Pics section and make sure to add this to your calendar for next year if you missed out on this run.

I have posted the 2010 Scoot N Shoot photos in our Biker Pics section. Check them out! There is nothing like motorcycles and automatic weapons!

Poker Run kickstands up at 10AM

Food and shopping!

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Across from the Middle School in Amboy Washington

Ride Starts at 2pm

Bring a stuffed Animal or newborn clothing to support the options 360 pregnancy care centers

Schedule

10:30AM Biker Service

12:00PM BBQ with live music

2:00PM Ride into Battle Ground

proceeds from BBQ to benefit area food bank

In years past, Thursday night was supposed to be a night for staff and vendors to get ready for the crowds that roll in early Friday morning. People wanting to be the first in line would sometimes show up and camp in one of the other fields but would not be allowed into the downtown field. They camped near the entrance and basically enjoyed a quiet night before the party storm. While not a major problem for the staff and vendors, they decided to try and reduce the people coming up early this year. From their website:

An advance ticket is not valid for site entry on Thursday
A $10.00 fee will be charged for each person, other than Event staff or Vendor staff, who comes into the run site on Thursday.

Anyone who plans on coming into the run site on Thursday before 2:30 pm should plan on helping set up the run site and helping with whatever needs to be done.

But to their surprise, this seemed to open the floodgates for people to come up on Thursday and they had record numbers of people arriving Thursday morning and throughout the day. Those that showed seemed quite willing to help out and certainly were willing to pay an extra $10 just to be able to camp out for the extra night. With more people showing up on Thursday than normal, the majority of good camping spots were easily taken before the other bikers could take off from their work on Friday. If they continue this practice, paying the extra $10 for Thursday night is something I would recommend, it just gives you a lot more time to meet those camped around you and time to see all the sights of the roads. Friday is a perfect day to take a ride to the coast and return before the events start to rev up Friday afternoon.

Also this year, Run21 decided to limit the number of RV’s that could take space at the event to allow more people and campers and less sounds of generators running while people slept. While this did reduce the number of RV’s to the event, it certainly did not reduce the numbers. Overall partygoers were happy with the arrangements and those that really wanted their RV there, called in time to get a space. Although I must admit, at times during the event, I wish I had brought an RV because the warm weather was there again and Saturday had a high of 90+ degrees.

Run21 is divided into three basic sections and for most people the only shade available is what they bring. Almost every year, Saturday’s are hot and are clear skies. So if you decide to attend next year, I would recommend a good awning of some type if you have a follow vehicle to carry it. Also bring as much water as you can. Run21 does supply drinking water but it is normally located near the downtown area and can be quite a walk from the other areas to get a jug of water. One recommendation I would make to Run21 is to have more water available in different spots. With the high temperatures and inability for many to bring their own water, it seems like they should have two water places at least. With all the hot weather and drinking going on, it is not very unusual to find a biker in need of re-hydration sitting at the first aid tent.

Francine West & the High Speed Wobblers, The Randy Hansen Band,No Quarter, Shooter Jennings,Jimmie Van Zant Band and the Pat Travers Band played throughout the weekend and kept good music rolling. While you will not find current top shelf bands playing at Run21, you usually find older great bands that still know how to really play to a crowd and I believe this is one of the great points of Run21 because of the age demographics of bikers and the music they love.

Run 21 has fallen into a bit of a pattern when it comes to the events schedules and one of the things I would like to see happen at this run is them changing it abit. Some of the events they do seem never really to draw a crowd and it would be nice to see more people attend them. Also some of the events are just not quite as fun when you are sweating away in the middle of the hot day. But if you know the schedule of events from years past, it also does mean that you will not miss out on those that you like to see or participate in. Run21 does offer a lot to see and do but the best part of the run is just walking or riding around and meeting new people sitting in their camps.

Overall this event went well and seemed to flow as it normally does. If you are someone that loves motorcycle rallies, you will not be disappointed attending this event. While it is a great ride to get to the site, you should really think about having someone in your group drive a follow vehicle and bring up all your camping supplies.

A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. promotes motorcycle awareness,education, safety and liberty through community involvement and legislative action. Check out their website www.Run21.biz and www.abateoforegon-se.org.

To see the photos, click on the Biker Pic Link located on the top of our website. Also you can check out previous years photos there too.

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