Kicking Off Fleet Fest, While Landing On the Navy’s Birthday, Rumble Through The Tunnel 2019

Portsmouth, VA If you were on the road recently and it seemed like you were seeing an unusually large number of motorcycles rumbling throughout Hampton Roads, you can stop rubbing your eyes. They were everywhere. Motorcycle enthusiasts roll into Bayside Harley-Davidson® each October to show their support for the men and women who proudly serve our country.

Fleet Ride, the motorcycle event better known as Rumble through the Tunnel incorporates both military and non-military riders, some ride 4 hours, to participate in this one of a kind event.

Rumble through the Tunnels was started 19 years ago by Bayside Harley-Davidson® owner Maurice Slaughter and retired Navy employees who wanted to show their appreciation to the local military community. They chose the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as the benefactor of the fundraiser.

Founded in 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private non-profit charitable organization that provides financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services and eligible family members and survivors when in need. Hampton Roads is a Navy town, and those in this community are keenly aware of the sacrifices made every day by our military families. We are fortunate to have organizations like the NMCRS in the area to help these families.

The riders end up back at Bayside Harley-Davidson® where riders enjoy live music by 70 South, beer by DAV CH 41, and Pittsburgh's Best for an affordable lunch for the riders. Numerous vendors will also be on-site with all kinds of motorcycle gear and services to include leather riding gear, motorcycle law counsel, and plenty biker jewelry. Tons of good food, live music, and vendors keep everyone busy until the formal donation presentation to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. In its 19 years, fleet ride has contributed $87,000+ to the cause.

Please mark your calendar and ride with us October 13th 2019!