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2- The Elk City News September 21, 2022 Round Invade Continued from page 1. = Town “It’s been eventful. The bike has broken every day. Now, I just need to do some laun- dry. Everything is dirty,” he September 22 laughed. Working on the borrowed First Day Of Autumn bike did not seem to dampen his stay or deter his trip. He had questions about Elk City September 24 and what makes it unique, try- ing to prepare for the upcom- Elk City Health Depart- ing quiz about the town. ‘The riders and crew took ment hosts Carseat Check- off to the Holiday Inn Express up Event. 10 a.m, to 12 around 6:30 p.m. to prepare them for an early morning de- p.m. at the Elk City Con- parture. They will travel to Am- arillo and then to Tucumcari vention Center, 1016 Air- and on to Isleta Casino in Albu- querque. The next stop will be port Road, in Elk City. Ap- in Holbrook, AZ, the Oatman, pointments are preferred AZ, to ride into the Valley Har- ley Davidson in Victorville, CA. but walk-ins are welcome. They will go to Burbank and onto their destination of Santa Call (580) 225-1173 Mon- Monica Pier on Sept. 25th. The Cross Country Chase day-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. can be followed on Facebook with the same name. To see the ‘Todd Cameron has had to work on his borrowed cycle along old motorcycles pull into town the way. He is checking for trouble. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce September 30 seemed to intrigue the young and old. Their trek across Flea Market, Elk City Ack- Route 66 will seemingly be a ‘The first motorcycle to hit the Route 66 Museum was hard ride and one to be talked ley Park about for years to come. this BMW. October 1 Flea Market, Elk City Ack- ley Park October 2 Flea Market, Elk City Ack- ley Park October 7 ‘The only rider from Oklahoma is pictured. He is from Anadar- ko and at 75 years old, the oldest rider, too. Staff photo by Sheryl County Health Depart- Ponce ments Offer Drive-Thru not someone who just pur- Vaccination Clinic from Interest chases one to become a part of Continued from page 1. the group. 10 a.m, until 2 p.m, at the “You really get into these Elk City Convention Barn, seum. But these things are all motorcycles; they've been running. A lot of the parts and that same basic design since 1016 E, Airport Industrial some of those old bikes they've the early 1900s. They've done had to build and make them- Rd, (South Building) selves,” Specht continued. nothing but improvement. ‘They said that the guy who ‘They didn’t change it, but they started the club, the exclusive improved them. The Japanese Do you have an event or vintage motorcycle dub, was liked them as well. They just from Sturgis, South Dakota. It took it on their own, but it’s something else you would is a group that is by invitation still a V twin. It’s a twin cyl- only. inder. And it’s been that way like to share with the “You have to be invited. You have to apply and submit your since the beginning of time, community in the Round story about how they know since it was such a way for one that you are interested in mo- cylinder, too,” Clowdus added. Town Calendar? torcycles to be accepted. There Another group of specta- are a lot more people that ap- Email the information tors came in from El Reno to ply than get accepted,” Specht greet their relatives who were for the event to elkci- explained. ‘The group wants to know driving in on a 1939 Harley [email protected] that the individuals actually Knuckle with a sidecar. Jon know their motorcycles and and Jaci Pruitt, from Wiscon- Pictured are Jurgen and Ursula from Germany, riding together on the Cross Country Chase. sin, were met by her aunts and “ElkCituNews uncles. This was their third chase in their sidecar named Rita. They also rode with friends from Germany, Jurgen and Ursula, who were one of a (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 few couples coming in on one Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC cycle. 109 W. Broadway, El k City, OK 73644-4736 The importance of these Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 vintage motorcycles was not lost with the Elk City Chamber POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 of Commerce and Tourism Bu- reau. They fed the cyclists and SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher provided music for their en- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer joyment. ‘The group pulled out $75/yearly $50/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertisig Director around 6:30 p.m. to stay at the Holiday Inn Express. The com- No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertisig Director munities, the people traveling D’Ann Brasuell «Production Manager in, and the cyclists brought a [email protected] Naka King...SF/Delivery elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com seemingly rich experience for [email protected] those who came out to see the machines. Jon and Jaci Pruitt leave the museum in her side car named Rita. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce