About Bikers for Babies
The Kansas City Bikers for Babies® began in 1995 with 130 riders raising $3,000. In 2009, 6,000 participants raised more than $693,060, bringing the 15-year event total to $4.36 million. Kansas City boasts the most successful Bikers for Babies® event in the country and largest charity ride in the Midwest.
Thousands of riders meet at Kansas Speedway to set out on a designated 100-mile route and enjoy a family-friendly event featuring lunch, a bike show and music. This is not an escorted ride, which means participants can begin the ride anytime between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Many prefer to enjoy the Chris Cakes pancake breakfast and watch the opening ceremonies at 9:15 a.m. before they depart.
THANK YOU for making this the largest Bikers for Babies® event in the country!
Event Day Activities
| 8 - 10 a.m. | Register and ride Depart for the 115-mile, all-Kansas, scenic ride any time between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Chris Cakes pancake breakfast ($5) – Garage A |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Grand Donor and VIP Breakfast |
| 9:15 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies with Honorary Chairman Johnny Dare - 98.9 The Rock Emcee: Karli Ritter of FOX 4 2010 Ambassador Family, Ryan and Stephanie LaRue Presentation of the Colors National Anthem: Rebecca Bowman Blessing of the bikes: Reverend Melissa Brooks |
| 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Music: |
The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, Teacher’z Pet, The Boxley Brothers Motorcycle Stunt Rider "Crazy" Dan Jackson, 4X National Champion Vendor Expo – Garages C and D People’s Choice Bike Show – Register 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bikers for Babies® Commemorative T-Shirts – Garage C Bikers for Babies® 8" x 10" Commemorative Photos ($10) – Victory Lane |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch compliments of Price Chopper |
| 1 p.m. | Judging begins for People's Choice Bike Show |
| 2 p.m. | Grand Donors take Victory Laps on 1 1/4-mile track (weather permitting) |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Drawing for 2011 Harley-Davidson® Road King People's Choice Bike Show awards |
Vendors interested in booth space at Bikers for Babies® can download the vendor application and contact Joni Clark (joniclark21@yahoo.com) or Jeff Heishman (jeff@libertycycle.com) with questions.
The American Motorcycle Association-sanctioned ride is presented by Farmers Insurance and 98.9 The Rock.
The March of Dimes welcomes all riders and all brands of motorcycles.
We ride rain or shine!
The March of Dimes and the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) recommend that all riders wear proper riding gear for full protection, which includes a DOT-approved helmet, eye protection, full-fingered gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and over-the-ankle boots.
