• Bike hike — 9 to 11 a.m. May 26.

Registration or info: 724-253-3296.

ABATE to rally in Pa. for motorcyclist rights

HARRISBURG – The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education will hold its 31st Annual Motorcyclist Rights Rally at 1 p.m. May 19, at the state capitol in Harrisburg. The event will kick off the 2008 riding season with a proclamation by the governor, designating May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.

Kevin Snyder, state coordinator of ABATE of Pennsylvania, will speak on the legislative challenges facing motorcyclists in 2008, one of which includes a proposal to reinstate a helmet requirement.

Rep. Harry Readshaw will give an update on his Readshaw’s Raiders project, and will thank ABATE for its continued support of the Ride to Gettysburg.

ABATE has raised $65,000 for the restoration of Gettysburg’s monuments and the historic Daniel Lady Farm.

Following the introduction of speakers will be the presentation of ABATE of PA’s prestigious Clarence D. Bell Scholarship awards.

A commemorative patch will be given to the first 1,000 bikers on Rally Day.

For information on ABATE of PA or the Rights Rally, visit www.abatepa.org, or call 717-731-8955.