Submit Your 2019 Motorcycle Events
Winter is on its way in New England! Unfortunately, that means riders are putting their bikes away for the season, but there is a bright side. Once again, it’s time to start working on our annual Motorcycle Events Calendar, sponsored by Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC. Every year, we print a motorcycle events calendar of upcoming group rides and local charity fundraisers. The printed booklets are available at the Trantolo & Trantolo offices and local motorcycle dealerships around the state. We also post the year’s event listings online at CTRideGuide.com.
About Event Submission
It’s very important to submit your events on time and with accurate information. Once the booklet goes to print, we cannot make any changes to your event. Please send the following information to norml@trantololaw.com:
- Event Name
- Event Date(s)
- Location
- Cost
- Start/End Time
- Event Description
- Contact Information
You can also submit your event listing online here. Please fill out the complete form and double check your information before the submission is finalized! We can add events to the website at any time but for inclusion in the 2019 Ride Guide booklet, please send your events before March 1, 2019.
From all of us at CT Ride Guide, we are grateful for the motorcycle community’s participation. Whether you’re an event organizer or regular attendee of charity rides, you help us make a difference for those less fortunate. We hope to see you all next year!
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