The ride will begin at 8:00 a.m. from the host hotel, the Sheraton New Orleans.

Participants will ride up the Mississippi River through Antebellum country with a lunch stop mid-day, returning in ample time for the welcome reception Sunday evening.

Please contact Louisiana State Legislative Director Gary Devall at (225) 235-7101 (e-mail: utulegis@bellsouth.net) or CN/IC Associate General Chairperson Butch St. John at (901) 237-0419 (e-mail: williamst.john@earthlink.net) to register.

There is a $50 registration fee per driver and $25 fee per rider; each registrant will receive a commemorative, limited-edition T shirt. Fees will be collected on site.

Motorcycles can be rented from Crescent City Rentals, 6015 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003; (504) 609-7849; www.crescentharleyrentals.com. Mention the UTU when renting.

Rental motorcycles can be picked up Saturday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m., and returned Sunday, Aug. 16, by 3 p.m. with only a one-day charge applying.

The Sheraton New Orleans has secured parking for the storage of all motorcycles.

Check the UTU News and Web site for complete information.

General Secretary and Treasurer Kim Thompson takes part
in the Scott Belden Memorial Motorcycle Ride
at the UTU Regional Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., in 2008.

UTU members participating in the 3rd annual Scott Belden Memorial Motorcycle Ride at The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., in 2008.