Rally in the Valley Breaks Records
OLEAN -- The thunderous roar of engines was a welcome sound in Olean Sunday as thousands and thousands of people - and their bikes - filled Bradner Stadium for the 8th annual Rally in the Valley.
The Rally in the Valley welcomed more than 1,025 dice run participants (with 657 motorcycles) for Sunday’s event (an increase of 200 participants and 100 bikes from 2009’s event. Sponsored by JAYBRAKE, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, and the area Motorcycle Enthusiasts, the three-day event is a motorcycle rally with the proceeds benefiting a host of community charities.
Co-Chairs of the Rally, Dan Jordan, Dennis Jones, Randy Langdon, and Larry Penman all agreed, “The Eighth Annual Rally in the Valley was record breaking all around once again - number of vendors, number of participants, and number of spectators. Mother Nature was sure in our favor this weekend - the weather turned out fantastic. We appreciate all the volunteers that help put this event together.” They added, “The stadium is the ideal place for this event - we hope that the future holds the opportunity to host this event at the stadium. The participants, the spectators all had a great time and helped out many local charities with the proceeds. The festival attracted motorcycle lovers and novices alike to engage in one of Olean's finest summertime offerings: bikes, beers and some of the best free music around.”
The winners of the 105-mile Dice Run were: Leonard Lee Woodruff, Hinsdale (scored 138 out of a possible 180 points), Bobbi Jo Avino, Bolivar (136), William Porter, Salamanca and Tracy Baker of Olean tied for third place (135); Kristen Keenan won the special dice roll of 113, and scoring lowest was Larry Selph, Hinsdale with 71 points. The winner of the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide was Steve Cipot of Olean, and winner of the second prize of a Kristi Enclosed Two Bike Trailer was Rod DeYoe of Shinglehouse, PA.
Saturday of the Rally event was Certo Brothers Games and Fun Day. For the bike games, the winners included: SLOW RIDE - Robert Buchanan, Olean; TUBE SNAKE - Ed Lathrop, Olean; HOT DOG - Larry and Jill Selph, Hinsdale; BIKE JOUSTING - Larry and Jill Selph, Hinsdale; and TIRE TOSS - Roger Ball, Allegany. For the bike judging, the winners included: BEST PAINT JOB -- Lisa Hurley, Perrysburg; BEST of SHOW -- Mike Emley, Portville; BEST TRIKE - Ken Kio, Eldred, PA; CRUISER -- Dan Jordan, Olean; SPORT -- Mark Bokman, Olean; CUSTOM --P. Cochran, Great Valley; RADICAL CUSTOM -- Tiger Bartz, Strykersville; VINTAGE --Dennis Colvenback, Kennedy; and SPECIAL INTEREST -- Mike Polasik, Olean. The winner of the Big Wheel Adult Race beating out the 11 other racers was Knut Johnsen from Olean.
The local charities that will benefit from the Rally include: CARes - Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc.; the Dempsey Club; Olean Airport Support Group; Southern Tier Military Support; the ReHabilitation Center; South Olean Midget Football; Okay Coral 4-H Equestrian Group; and Rebuilding Together. Sponsors for the Rally include Jaybrake, Certo Brothers, AmazingAerialPhotos.com, Gowanda Harley Davidson. For more information on the Annual Rally in the Valley, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email tourism@oleanny.com.
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The Rally in the Valley welcomed more than 1,025 dice run participants (with 657 motorcycles) for Sunday’s event (an increase of 200 participants and 100 bikes from 2009’s event. Sponsored by JAYBRAKE, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, and the area Motorcycle Enthusiasts, the three-day event is a motorcycle rally with the proceeds benefiting a host of community charities.
Co-Chairs of the Rally, Dan Jordan, Dennis Jones, Randy Langdon, and Larry Penman all agreed, “The Eighth Annual Rally in the Valley was record breaking all around once again - number of vendors, number of participants, and number of spectators. Mother Nature was sure in our favor this weekend - the weather turned out fantastic. We appreciate all the volunteers that help put this event together.” They added, “The stadium is the ideal place for this event - we hope that the future holds the opportunity to host this event at the stadium. The participants, the spectators all had a great time and helped out many local charities with the proceeds. The festival attracted motorcycle lovers and novices alike to engage in one of Olean's finest summertime offerings: bikes, beers and some of the best free music around.”
The winners of the 105-mile Dice Run were: Leonard Lee Woodruff, Hinsdale (scored 138 out of a possible 180 points), Bobbi Jo Avino, Bolivar (136), William Porter, Salamanca and Tracy Baker of Olean tied for third place (135); Kristen Keenan won the special dice roll of 113, and scoring lowest was Larry Selph, Hinsdale with 71 points. The winner of the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide was Steve Cipot of Olean, and winner of the second prize of a Kristi Enclosed Two Bike Trailer was Rod DeYoe of Shinglehouse, PA.
Saturday of the Rally event was Certo Brothers Games and Fun Day. For the bike games, the winners included: SLOW RIDE - Robert Buchanan, Olean; TUBE SNAKE - Ed Lathrop, Olean; HOT DOG - Larry and Jill Selph, Hinsdale; BIKE JOUSTING - Larry and Jill Selph, Hinsdale; and TIRE TOSS - Roger Ball, Allegany. For the bike judging, the winners included: BEST PAINT JOB -- Lisa Hurley, Perrysburg; BEST of SHOW -- Mike Emley, Portville; BEST TRIKE - Ken Kio, Eldred, PA; CRUISER -- Dan Jordan, Olean; SPORT -- Mark Bokman, Olean; CUSTOM --P. Cochran, Great Valley; RADICAL CUSTOM -- Tiger Bartz, Strykersville; VINTAGE --Dennis Colvenback, Kennedy; and SPECIAL INTEREST -- Mike Polasik, Olean. The winner of the Big Wheel Adult Race beating out the 11 other racers was Knut Johnsen from Olean.
The local charities that will benefit from the Rally include: CARes - Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc.; the Dempsey Club; Olean Airport Support Group; Southern Tier Military Support; the ReHabilitation Center; South Olean Midget Football; Okay Coral 4-H Equestrian Group; and Rebuilding Together. Sponsors for the Rally include Jaybrake, Certo Brothers, AmazingAerialPhotos.com, Gowanda Harley Davidson. For more information on the Annual Rally in the Valley, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email tourism@oleanny.com.
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