EKB News

Pikeville - The sound of the well over 200 motorcycles muffled the sound of hustle and bustle which usually fills the air on Cassidy Boulevard as the group of Bikers set out from the Parking lot of the Pikeville Wal-Mart on the Morning of Sunday September 17, for the 6th annual Trooper Island charity bike ride conducted by The Pikeville post of the Kentucky state police.
“We’ve had a good turnout this year and we’re always thankful to our loyal participants as well as the new people that showed up this year” said Trooper Scott Hopkins, Public Affairs Officer for KSP post 9, with a gigantic smile across his face as he surveyed the numerous Bikes which took over the Super center’s parking lot.
“Wal-Mart is always a good sponsor and Southeast Telephone took care of our bandanas this year.”
While Trooper Hopkins stated that this year’s turnout fell a little short of the largest turnout for the ride, he did express optimism that with more promotion, they can have an even better turnout in the future.”
“It has just been a great adventure and we look forward to it getting bigger and better each year.”
The ride’s route saw bikers set out from Pikeville through Letcher county on to Hazard and back down route 80 to US 23 back to Pikeville. Stops along the way included food, games and door prizes, given out to participants in Whitesburg and Hazard.
The ride, which is one of several fundraisers held throughout the year helps to send around 700 children to Trooper Island camp at Del-hollow Lake near Monticello for a fun filled week each summer.