WS Chronicle

Last weekend, members of the Bivouac Lodge No. 503, and the N.C. 30th District Prince Hall Masons hosted the 4th annual Masonic Motorcycle Charity Ride to help raise funds to support families in the Cleveland Avenue community. 

More than three dozen men and women mounted their bikes and made the 90-mile trip to Mt. Airy and back to the lodge on 14th Street, where they met members of the community for a cookout and a day of fun and excitement.

Linwood Gerald, who grew up in East Winston, said the annual event is just the organization’s way of giving back to the community. 

“We all love to ride, but at the same time this gives us the opportunity to give back to the community. A lot of us grew up within rock-throwing distance of this community and there is still a need here.”

Pre-registration for the event was $20 per rider. The day of registration for the event was $30. An unofficial count of the earnings topped $600. 

Photo by Alphonso Abbott Jr.- More than three dozen bikers participated in the 4th annual Masonic Motorcycle Charity Ride on Saturday, July 22. The event is held each year to help families in the Cleveland Avenue Community.