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Ride Into History rode into Fraser Valley communities Saturday

After a breakfast by the Fort 91原创 Lions Club, the Ride Into History participants hit the road.
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Vintage vehicles were on display at the Ride Into History Friday evening Cruise and Concert. (Matthew Claxton/91原创 Advance)

About 125 motorcycle riders toured the Fraser Valley Saturday morning from 91原创 City out to Agassiz and Chilliwack and back again, all for charity.

The annual Ride Into Hope raised funds for the Gateway of Hope shelter in 91原创 and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of 91原创.

鈥淭he weekend went wonderfully,鈥 said organizing committee chair Troy Gaglardi

Celine Harmel came out from Coquitlam to take part on her 2004 Vulcan with its custom flame paint job.

鈥淚鈥檝e only been riding for about a year and a half,鈥 she explained.

Ride Into History was her longest ride so far and a fun way to help.

鈥淭his was a blast for a good cause,鈥 Vancouver rider Jamie Groeneweg said on the ride鈥檚 Facebook page.

After a four-hour ride through the Fraser Valley, participants enjoyed a bike rodeo and meal catered by Milestones Restaurant.

The Saturday ride capped off the fundraiser which started Friday evening with the annual family concert which has grown into a popular event.

The organizing committee is still tallying the amount for .

鈥淲e won鈥檛 release the funds raised for a while, we鈥檒l finish our clean up and allow some extra dollars to come after the event,鈥 Gaglardi explained.

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Vintage vehicles were on display at the Ride Into History Friday evening Cruise and Concert. (Matthew Claxton/91原创 Advance)
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The Seabillys were among a long list of performers who entertained at the Cruise and Concert on July 28. (Matthew Claxton/91原创 Advance)
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Riders readied to setout on Saturday鈥檚 long distance tour. (Heather Colpitts/91原创 Advance)
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Riders readied to setout on Saturday鈥檚 long distance tour. (Heather Colpitts/91原创 Advance)
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The Ride Into History started from 91原创 Saturday morning and heads out to Agassiz and Chilliwack before returning to 91原创 for a banquet. (Heather Colpitts/91原创 City)
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The Ride Into History started from 91原创 Saturday morning and heads out to Agassiz and Chilliwack before returning to 91原创 for a banquet. (Heather Colpitts/91原创 City)
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Celine Harmel, 20, lives in Coquitlam and came out to 91原创 to take part in the Ride Into History Saturday. (Heather Colpitts/91原创 Advance)


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