Tomorrow morning September 5th at 8.30 a.m., 105 riders on their pre-1937 motorcycles participating to the 2014 Cannonball Run are going to leave the sands of Daytona Beach in Florida (front of the Daytona Beach Resort) ready to ride 3936 miles, crossing 12 states in 17 days for Tacoma, Washington where they will arrive on September 21st.
The group will include several members of the prior 2 Cannonball runs as well as many first time riders from around the world. A week into travel, riders will have a day of rest, repairs, and festivities in the hospitable Midwestern town of Junction City, Kansas on September 12.
Included in the impressive lineup of antique bikes will be some lesser-known marques such a 1923 Ner-a-car, a Sokol 1000, and a Sunbeam m9. The group will include Harley-Davidsons, Indians, Hendersons, BMWs, Moto Guzzis, Moto Freras, as well as a Rudge and a Brough Superior. This will truly be a sight to behold as the brave entourage makes its way across America on motorcycles rarely seen outside of museums.
First, let me emphasize that the continent-wide event is not a race but will be a timed test of both the rider’s endurance abilities and the roadworthiness of their respective machines as they navigate non-interstate roads across the nation. 105 antique motorcycles will be put to the ultimate test, reviving a tradition as old as the motorcycles themselves: proving the capabilities of the machines and confirming the pioneering spirit the USA was built upon.
There will be several opportunities for the public to meet the Motorcycle Cannonball riders during one of the hosted events as they make their way along their arduous journey. In addition to visits to see two official Harley-Davidson artist studios, David Uhl and Jeff Decker, there are five museums included in the adventure. The Coker Tire Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum in Red Boiling Spring, Tennessee, the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the Legends Motorcycle Museum in Springville, Utah. The LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington will all play host to the conclusion of the demanding ride as participants reach their final destination of the great Northwest.
Yesterday & today, many riders did the optional 32-mile practice run from the Daytona Beach Resort to the International Speedway and back. Then all machines were inspected to be cleared for the green flag tomorrow morning. Official commemorative t-shirts, caps and lapel pins are now available at the National Motorcycle Museum Store and website or call the Museum at (319) 462-3925 to order yours. The artwork is classic and this is the only official Cannonball support gear available. Complete information about the Motorcycle Cannonball Run, including route details, promoted events, and daily scores during the run is available at Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run.
2014 Cannonball Stops
Sept. 5
Official Start in Daytona Beach, Florida
Official Start will be on the beach at 2700 N. Atlantic Ave. between the Daytona Beach Resort and the Ocean. Motorcycles will be on display starting at 8:30 a.m. and will take the green flag at 10 a.m.
Sept. 5
Lake City, Florida
Afternoon Promotion: Interstate Cycles, Lake City, Florida.
Motorcycles will arrive at Interstate Cycles starting at 4:00 p.m.
www.interstatecycles.com
Sept. 6
Start at Cabot Lodge
Arrival in Columbus, Georgia. Motorcycles will arrive between 4.15 and 4.30 pm at Holiday Inn, Columbus, Georgia
Sept. 7
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Afternoon Promotion: Coker Tire Museum, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Motorcycles will arrive starting at 4:00 p.m.
www.cokertire.com
Sept. 8
Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
Lunch Promotion: Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
Motorcycles will arrive at the Cyclemos Museum starting at 11:30 a.m.
www.cyclemos.com
Sept. 8
Clarksville, Tennessee
Afternoon Promotion: Appleton Harley-Davidson, Clarksville, Tennessee.
Motorcycles will arrive at Appleton Harley Davidson starting at 4:05 p.m.
www.appletonharley.com
Sept. 9
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Afternoon Promotion: Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Motorcycles will arrive at Grass Roots BMW in Cape Girardeau starting at 4:35 p.m.
www.visitcape.com
Sept. 10
Sedalia, Missouri
Afternoon Promotion: Yeager Cycle Sales, Inc., Sedalia, Missouri.
Motorcycles will arrive at Yeager Cycle Sales starting at 4:30 p.m. www.yeagerscycle.com
Sept. 11
Junction City, Kansas
Afternoon Promotion: City Cycle Sales Harley-Davidson, Junction City, Kansas.
Motorcycles will arrive at City Cycle Sales Harley Davidson starting at 4:05 p.m.
www.citycyclesalesinc.com
Sept. 12
Rest Day, Junction City, Kansas
Sept. 13
Burlington, Colorado
Afternoon Promotion: City of Burlington, Colorado.
Motorcycles will arrive at the Old Town Museum in Burlington starting at 4:05 p.m.
www.burlingtoncolo.com
Sept. 14
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Lunch Promotion: The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Motorcycles will arrive at the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum starting at 11:00 a.m.
www.themotorcyclemuseum.com
Sept. 14
Golden , Colorado
Afternoon Promotion: Uhl Studios, Golden, Colorado.
Motorcycles will arrive at the David Uhl Studios starting at 4:10 p.m.
www.uhlstudios.com
Sept. 15
Leadville, Colorado
Lunch Promotion: Leadville, Colorado.
Motorcycles will arrive in Leadville starting at 10:30 a.m.
www.leadvilleusa.com
Sept. 15
Grand Junction, Colorado
Afternoon Promotion: Grand Junction Harley-Davidson Grand Junction, Colorado.
Motorcycles will arrive at Grand Junction Harley Davidson starting at 5:05 p.m.
www.gjharley.com
Sept. 16
Springville, Utah
Afternoon Promotion: Legends Motorcycle Museum, Springville, Utah.
Motorcycles will arrive at the Legends Motorcycle Museum starting at 4:35 p.m.
www.legendsmotorcycles.com
Sept. 17
Elko, Nevada
Afternoon Promotion: 5th Gear Powersports, Elko, Nevada.
Motorcycles will arrive at 5th Gear Powersports starting at 4:10 p.m.
www.5thgearelko.com
Sept. 18
Meridian, Idaho
Afternoon Promotion: High Desert Harley-Davidson, Meridian, Idaho
Motorcycles will arrive at High Desert Harley Davidson starting at 4:35 p.m.
www.highdeserthd.com
Sept. 19
Lewiston, Idaho
Afternoon Promotion: Hells Canyon Harley-Davidson, Lewiston, Idaho.
Motorcycles will arrive at Hells Canyon Harley Davidson starting at 4:20 p.m.
www.hellsCanyonH-D.com
Sept. 20
Yakima, Washington
Afternoon Promotion: Owens Harley-Davidson, Yakima, Washington.
Motorcycles will arrive at Owens Harley Davidson starting at 4:25 p.m.
www.owensharley.com
Sept. 21
Fife, Washington
Lunch Promotion: Destination Harley-Davidson, Fife, Washington.
Motorcycles will arrive at Destination Harley Davidson in Fife starting at 12:15 p.m.
www.destinationharley.com/
Sept. 21
Grand Finish in Tacoma, Washington
Finish Promotion: LeMay Museum, Tacoma, Washington.
Motorcycles will cross the finish line at the LeMay Museum at 2:00 p.m.
The Seattle Cossacks will perform at the LeMay Museum at 3:00 p.m.
www.lemaymuseum.org
I envy all these riders.
You need to do it, Cyril!
So cool – some of my friends from texas are thinking about blazing up to the overnight in Kansas and catching up with this great group of people. If you are anywhere near the route – it’s worth seeing history come to life.
Robert Pandya
Motorcycle Enthusiast
Very Best of Luck to all riders…….
Go Hamsters and friends in the race…..
All the best to the riders and support! One of the coolest motorcycle events ever!
I and friends from the AMCA Southern Ca. Chapter , are driving out to meet the crew in Colorado/ Utah. Giving suport and wishing we could have made the whole run. Wonderful thing for the sport and great fun for the riders. Best of luck to you all. Bill
And won by Hans Coertse from South Africa on an Indian Scout ! Well done Hans … Now for 2016 !