Events

12th Annual Breathe Free Ride Hard for CF Motorcycle Run

When
Jul 20th, 2025
9:00am - 6:00pm
Where
244 Fuller RoadChicopeeMA01020

­ 12th Annual Breathe Free Ride Hard Motorcycle Run to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis

Benefit/Fundraiser –

Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00am – 6:00pm (All Ages – Rain or Shine event)

Location: Beginning and ending at the Chicopee Moose Lodge 1849, 244 Fuller Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020

Contact – Event Coordinators:  Michele Alves (413) 219-4310; Kim Martyn (413) 237-5190

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, the Chicopee Moose Lodge 1849 will host our 12th Annual Breathe Free Ride Hard Motorcycle Bike Run to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.  Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide).  A defective gene which causes thick sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops the natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.  The average life expectancy with someone with CF is around 40 years of age.

THIS EVENT IS AN ALL-AGES EVENT!!!! No bike, no problem, all are welcome!  It is a ticketed event open to the public, riders, and their passengers. The run will take motorcyclists and their passengers on a ride from the Chicopee Moose Lodge 1849 and returning to the same location.  Following the run, event participants, families and friends may take part in the after-party which will consist of food, cash bar, contests, raffles, vendors, and live entertainment provided by “Above the Tree Line”.  ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION MA/RI CHAPTER.

Advance tickets $20; tickets day of $25.

Cost: Age 16+ adult pricing; Kids 6-15 $10.00; kids 5 and under are free

Event Registration for Riders and their passengers begins at 9:00 am to 12:00pm at the Chicopee Moose Lodge 1849 of Chicopee, MA.  Kick Stands Up at 12:15pm.  The run ends at the same location.  After-party and entertainment will begin at 1pm – 6:00pm

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis visit www.cff.org or for ticket purchase or event information please contact the Breathe Free Ride Hard Coordinators listed above. Breathe Free Ride Hard Inc. is a 501C-3 non-profit organization.  We are proud volunteers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations MA/RI Chapter.

 

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