The Fremont Michigan Chapter of the Harley Owners Group is a riding club open to anyone who owns a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We organize rides and events throughout the year, including rides for new and prospective members, weekday lunch rides, and longer tours. For more information, use the contact page to get in touch, attend one of our meetings (dates and locations are on the calendar page), or stop by our sponsor shop, Sandy’s Harley-Davidson in Fremont.
Our goal is to ride and have fun and we’d love you to join us!
This website features our calendar of events, lots of pics (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), links to the Sandy Corley Memorial Run and our sponsoring dealer, Sandy’s Harley-Davidson, and much more. Check it out!
Our goal is to ride and have fun and we’d love you to join us!
This website features our calendar of events, lots of pics (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), links to the Sandy Corley Memorial Run and our sponsoring dealer, Sandy’s Harley-Davidson, and much more. Check it out!
A Spring Refresher on Hand Signals...
Chapter Updates, Rides & Events
April 16, 2019
The Norton’s are hosting a Dinner Run at the Gypsy Nickel Lounge, 228 Baldwin Street in Big Rapids this Friday, April 19th. Time – Drinks at 6:14 with dinner orders starting at 6:29! Please RSVP to the Norton's. Mr. and Mrs. Hofman highly recommend this place. You can check out the restaurant and see their menu at https://www.gypsynickel.com/.
The Norton’s have also put together the 2019 Fremont HOG Chapter CHILLING ICE CREAM FUN RUN! Like the restaurant game, there is a list of ice cream shops to visit for a chance to win some prizes and accolades. You can view the list and download the PDF on the Chapter website under the “Chapter” tab (http://www.fremonthog2232.com/ice-cream-game.html). The game commences on May 1st, so polish up those spoons and get ready to ride!
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sandy’s is this Saturday, April 20, 12 Noon. Bring your kids and grandkids and don’t be late – the eggs go fast!
There will be a Tuesday Ride on April 23. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
The Maple Syrup Ride, Mike Whalen leading, will be held on Saturday, April 27. It will leave Sandy’s at 9 am and will be stopping at the Sunoco station (Borland Gas and Grocery) at the corner of 5 Mile and Northland Drive, across from Morley-Stanwood High School, at 10 am for those who want to meet us there. This four-day festival is family oriented with many enjoyable activities for all ages, including a pancake breakfast, 10K and 5K Walk/Run, arts and crafts, flea market, three museums, tractor pulls, demolition derby, two parades, quilt show, petting zoo, worship service, plus amusement and pony rides all add up to a most memorable weekend. Join us for hometown hospitality at its best in the "Sweetest Little Town Anywhere Around." Any questions, contact Mike Whalen.
The next Chapter Meeting is Sunday, April 28, at the Blind Squirrel – 8:30 breakfast, 9:30 meeting; Ride after to the Holland Blessing, Steve Bumstead leading.
There will be a Tuesday Ride on April 30. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Finally, Gabe is going to try out a new deadline for the newsletter. The deadline for submissions (excluding the minutes and items that come up at the meetings) will be the Friday BEFORE the Chapter meeting. This will include all monthly articles. This way, I will know how much room is left in the newsletter prior to the meeting. Thanks for giving this a try… The deadline for the May issue is Friday, April 26.
April 9, 2019
Karen and Rick Corley are hosting a Card Party at their home in Hesperia this Saturday, April 13 at 5 pm. The Corley’s are providing the main dish, but please bring a side to pass. Check your email or call the shop for their address.
Tuesday Ride on April 16. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
The Norton’s are hosting a Dinner Run at the Gypsy Nickel Lounge, 228 Baldwin Street in Big Rapids on Friday, April 19th. Time – Drinks at 6:14 with dinner orders starting at 6:29! Please RSVP to Gary or Carol. Mr. and Mrs. Hofman highly recommend this place. You can check out the restaurant and see their menu at https://www.gypsynickel.com/.
The Norton’s have also put together the 2019 Fremont HOG Chapter CHILLING ICE CREAM FUN RUN! Like the restaurant game, there is a list of ice cream shops to visit for a chance to win some prizes and accolades. You can also view the list and download the PDF on the Chapter website under the “Chapter” tab (http://www.fremonthog2232.com/ice-cream-game.html). The game commences on May 1st, so polish up those spoons and get ready to ride!
Also, Gabe is going to try out a new deadline for the newsletter. The deadline for submissions (excluding the minutes and items that come up at the meetings) will be the Friday BEFORE the Chapter meeting. This will include all monthly articles. This way, he will know how much room is left in the newsletter prior to the meeting. Thanks for giving this a try… The deadline for the May issue is Friday, April 26.
April 5, 2019
Hot off the press, the Norton’s have put together the 2019 Fremont HOG Chapter CHILLING ICE CREAM FUN RUN! Like the restaurant game, there is a list of ice cream shops to visit for a chance to win Gary’s Model-T (okay, not the Model-T, but there will be prizes and accolades). You can also view the list and download the PDF at http://www.fremonthog2232.com/ice-cream-game.html). The game commences on May 1st, so polish up those spoons and get ready to ride!
April 2, 2019
Tuesday Ride on April 9. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
Karen and Rick Corley are hosting a Card Party at their home in Hesperia on Saturday, April 13 at 5 pm. The Corley’s are providing the main dish, but please bring a side to pass. Check your email or call the shop for their address.
Tuesday Ride on April 16. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
The roads are a mess of gravel, salt, and sand, so be careful out there...
March 29, 2019
The April issue of Sandy’s Review is now available. The newsletter is posted on the member-only at http://www.fremonthog2232.com/members-only.html. Check your email for the he current password. Hopefully the print copy will be in your mailbox in about a week and a half. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
March 26, 2019
The benefit for Dale Sackett is this Saturday, March 30th at the Fremont Moose Lodge (see the flyer above). There will be a dinner, games, 50/50, music, etc. A note for volunteers: the festivities start at 5 pm, but if you could get there at 4:30, that would be great.
And remember, the first Tuesday Ride is scheduled for next week, April 2nd! Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am.
Summer is almost here!
March 19, 2019
Jan and Jerry Hofman are hosting a Dinner Run to Jimmy’s Roadhouse in Newaygo this Thursday, March 21. Meet at 6:02 PM, but a special reminder for Gary Norton that it will be daylight savings time then. Please RSVP to the Hoffman’s. You can take a look at Jimmy’s menu at http://jimmysroadhouse.com/menu-2/.
The next Chapter meeting is this Sunday, March 24 at the Blind Squirrel in Fremont. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, the meeting starts at 9:30 am (note the new starts time).
The benefit for Dale Sackett is on March 30th at the Fremont Moose Lodge (see the flyer above). There will be a dinner, games, 50/50, music, etc.
It’s time to renew your Fremont HOG membership! The form is in the current newsletter or you can download the form here: http://www.fremonthog2232.com/membership-application.html. Just fill it out and bring or mail it to Sandy’s or bring it to the next meeting. Dues are $15 for individuals or $20 per couple. Remember, you must have a current National HOG membership to be a member of the Fremont Chapter!
Finally, the first Tuesday Ride is scheduled for April 2. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Fingers crossed…
March 12, 2019
Sandy’s is hosting a Luau Party on Saturday, March 16! It may not be warm outside, but you can enjoy some fun in the sun with food and games for everyone. The event starts at 11 am (not Noon as I posted in the newsletter).
Jan and Jerry Hofman are hosting a Dinner Run to Jimmy’s Roadhouse in Newaygo on Thursday, March 21. Meet at 6:02 PM, but a special reminder for Gary Norton that it will be daylight savings time then. Please RSVP to the Hoffman’s. You can take a look at Jimmy’s menu at http://jimmysroadhouse.com/menu-2/.
The next Chapter meeting is on Sunday, March 24 at the Blind Squirrel in Fremont. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, the meeting starts at 9:30 am (note the new starts time).
The benefit for Dale Sackett is on March 30th at the Fremont Moose Lodge (see the flyer above). There will be a dinner, games, 50/50, music, etc.
It’s time to renew your Fremont HOG membership! The form is in the current newsletter or you can download the form here: http://www.fremonthog2232.com/membership-application.html. Just fill it out and bring or mail it to Sandy’s or bring it to the next meeting. Dues are $15 for individuals or $20 per couple. Remember, you must have a current National HOG membership to be a member of the Fremont Chapter!
Finally, the first Tuesday Ride is scheduled for April 2. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Fingers crossed…
March 5, 2019
Sandy’s is hosting a Luau Party on Saturday, March 16! It may not be warm outside, but you can enjoy some fun in the sun with food and games for everyone. The event starts at 11 am (not Noon as I posted in the newsletter).
Jan and Jerry Hofman are hosting a Dinner Run to Jimmy’s Roadhouse in Newaygo on Thursday, March 21. Meet at 6:02 PM, but a special reminder for Gary Norton that it will be daylight savings time then. Please RSVP to the Hoffman’s. You can take a look at Jimmy’s menu at http://jimmysroadhouse.com/menu-2/.
A correction to the 2019 Ride Schedule, Steve Bumstead is leading the after-meeting ride to the Holland Blessing on Sunday, April 28. Please make a note on your schedule. If you haven’t read through the 2019 schedule yet, please make sure your rides are correct and complete. The schedule is available at http://www.fremonthog2232.com/calendar.html.
The next Chapter meeting is on Sunday, March 24 at the Blind Squirrel in Fremont. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, the meeting starts at 9:30 am (note the new starts time). Hopefully we’ll have better weather!
The benefit for Dale Sackett—who was diagnosed with brain cancer— is on March 30th at the Fremont Moose Lodge (see the flyer in the current newsletter). There will be a dinner, games, 50/50, music, etc.
It’s time to renew your Fremont HOG membership! The form is in the current newsletter or you can download the form here: http://www.fremonthog2232.com/membership-application.html. Just fill it out and bring or mail it to Sandy’s or bring it to the next meeting. Dues are $15 for individuals or $20 per couple. Remember, you must have a current National HOG membership to be a member of the Fremont Chapter!
Finally, in less than a month, the first Tuesday Ride is scheduled for April 2. Meet at Sandy’s, kickstands up at 10 am. Fingers crossed…