Riding Into History
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Riding Into History is a non-profit vintage motorcycle event founded in 2000 by Billy Aldrich.[1] It was created in order to celebrate the heritage and history of motorcycles. The event also raised money for designated charities, that have changed over the years.[2] It has now become one of America's premier motorcycle events and the attendance has increased every year.
Billy Aldrich is the founder of a vintage motorcycle club in Northeast Florida. His wife, Jackie, survived breast cancer and inspired him to create the event. The event was named Riding Into History by William Robinson, a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, noting that the name implies a trip into the history of the motorcycles.
Since its inception, Riding Into History has been held at the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida. It was also nationally featured on the Speed Channel.
Proceeds go to Buddy Check 12, which is a partnership between Baptist Health and First Coast News (WTLV/WJXX). This organization creates a link between women who call each other on the 12th of every month to verify that their partner has done her self-breast check, thus enabling early detection of the disease. More than half a million women in the country are participating in the program.[citation needed] The event, featured on WTLV in Jacksonville, was originated by Jeannie Blaylock, the news anchor for First Coast News.
In 2010, Riding Into History changed their charity to the Wounded Warrior Project. As of 2013, they have contributed $105,000 to this charity.[citation needed]
In 2014, Riding Into History again changed their charity to K9s For Warriors an organization that trains rescue dogs as service dogs for PTSD warriors. Riding Into History's first donation to K9s For Warriors will be a record donation. The donation will be matched by the Weaver Foundation.
To date, Riding Into History, has donated over $300,000 to charity.