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THE 3RD ANNUAL BLUE RIDE

THE 3RD ANNUAL BLUE RIDE IS HONORING THE MEMORY OF DEPUTY AUSTIN RAMSEY, EOW 10/14/2021.

EL DORADO COUNTY DEPUTY AUSTIN RAMSEY WAS AN ARMY RANGER AND WAR VETERAN. HE SILENTLY SUFFERED FROM PTSD WHO ULTIMATELY TOOK HIS OWN LIFE. THIS YEAR THE BLUE RIDE IS NOT ONLY RAISING MONEY BUT ALSO RAISING VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO “OPERATION GOOD TO GO” A NONPROFIT THAT HELPS VETERANS WITH PTSD AND /OR WHO ARE HOMELESS.

PLEASE JOIN US ON A BEAUTIFUL RIDE THAT STARTS AT “DELUXE HARLEY DAVIDSON OF SUNDANCE” AT 2423 E. CLEVELAND STREET SUNDANCE, WY.

ON AUGUST 7, 2022.

REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9:00 AM, FOLLOWED BY A RAFFLE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES, THEN A BEAUTIFUL RIDE PAST THE ICONIC “DEVILS TOWER” AND ENDING AT THE HISTORIC STONEHOUSE SALOON.

SPECIAL GUEST CRYSTAL AND DREW OF “HELLS ON 2 WHEELS” WILL BE LEADING THE RIDE AS GRAND MARSHALL AND DARYLL TOLLESON OF “TOLLESON LIFE’ WILL BE BLESSING THE RIDE.

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Voyage Jacksonville Magazine “Meet Bells Rides”

Meet Bells Rides

 

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bells Rides.

Hi Bells, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am an avid motorcycle rider and have been riding since I was nine years old.

After retiring in April 2021, my husband and I sold our small ranch in Placerville, California, and became full-time RVers. We travel full time in our forty-foot RV with an enclosed trailer attached to haul our motorcycles. As we travel, I document our adventures, both with the RV and the motorcycles on my YouTube channel, “Bells Rides Moto”.

So far, in the last six months, we have crossed the United States three times. This year, we are slowing down a bit, staying locations of interest longer to explore the area more in-depth before moving on to the next.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Selling your home and moving is always a challenge, but when you lived in one place for twenty-five years, it’s an even bigger hurdle. With the full-time RVing, there have been a couple of obstacles to overcome.

During the first month, I was a crew member and rider of “The World Record Poker Run” to beat the Guinness Record for the longest motorcycle poker run. The plan was for my husband to follow in the RV for my support vehicle and sleeping accommodations. On the second day of the eight-day challenge, my husband got a flat tire.

Normally, it wouldn’t have been an issue, but with Covid, the supply chain affected his ability to get another tire. Ultimately, caused me to leave without him and try to get hotel reservations along the way,

We’ve been impressed with Bells Rides, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
What I’m most proud of is a charity motorcycle ride (The Blue Ride) I host every year during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Each year we honor a fallen law enforcement officer, 100% of the proceeds raised donated to non-profit organizations.

During the 2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the 3rd Annual Blue Ride, we are honoring El Dorado County Deputy Austin Ramsey (EOW October 14, 2021). Deputy Ramsey was a U.S. Army Ranger and a combat Veteran who silently suffered from PTSD. The proceeds of this year’s Blue Ride will go to Operation Good To Go, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans who suffer from PTSD or who are homeless.

I also have a web-based “Motorcycle and RV Gear” store, www.bellsrides.com.  The products on my website I have either used personally or have done research with other users of the product.

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
On my website www.bellsrides.com, you can choose from shopping at my online store for Motorcycle and RV gear to custom t-shirts  https://bells-swag.creator-spring.com/listing/blue-ride-2022?product=1121

or purchase the blue ride tickets https://bellsrides.com/https-bellsrides-com-product-bellsrides-stickers/blue-ride-tickets-2021-taraosullivan/ 

or simply donate to the blue charity. You can also sign up to receive my blog post and vlog updates.

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PTSD is Real-Blue Ride 2022

I have been preparing new designs for “The 3rd Annual Blue Ride” collection.

Each year has meant so much to me, but this year is even more meaningful. Not necessarily because the loss was greater, but this hero needed our help and we didn’t even know it.

PTSD, for anyone, is a demon difficult to fight, but it is a battle that can be fought in the open.

For Law Enforcement Officers, it’s a battle most commonly kept to themselves for fear of losing their livelihood, their careers.

Unfortunately, this happened with Deputy Austin Ramsey. He was a combat veteran and served in the Afghanistan war. Then, as a rookie deputy, he silently fought the demons of PTSD.

This year, I dedicate the Blue Ride design to Deputy Austin Ramsey.

The Blue flag represents Austin as a blue brother, the Eagle represents his military service as an Amy Ranger, and the shield represents he was a protector both at a far and near.

https://bells-swag.creator-spring.com/listing/blue-ride-2022?product=1121

The Blue Ride is a charity ride held on the first Sunday of August, during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The 3rd Annual Blue Ride proceeds will go to “Operation Good To Go”, a nonprofit that helps Veterans with PTSD or who are homeless.

https://bellsrides.com/product-category/blue-ride-tickets/

Tickets are $10.00 per person. With each ride ticket purchased, you receive two raffle tickets, and this year there will be an auction for some great prizes.

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Update for The Blue Ride #ISH

The Blue Ride is a charity ride for fallen First Responders in the name of Deputy Brian Ishmael #ISH.

 

El Dorado County Sheriff Deputy Brian Ishmael End of Watch- October 23, 2019.

#ISH was one of our own, He worked with my husband Andy, Retired Captain Andrew Wishart of El Dorado County Sheriffs Office. Brian’s death hit us all hard, the entire community mourns together and together we honor all fallen heroes in his name #ISH.

 

The Blue Ride will take place during the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020

The Blue Ride will start at;

DELUXE HARLEY DAVIDSON of SUNDANCE.

2423 EAST CLEVELAND STREET

SUNDANCE, WY

August 9, 2020 at 10:00 am.

 

 

There will be a meet and greet/registration prior to the ride at 10:00 am, kickstands up at 11:00 am.

Nikki, “The Bombshell Biker” will be performing the National Anthem and Darryl Tolleson, “Tolleson Life” will be blessing the ride.

The route will take us on the scenic ride past The Devils Tower ending at Historic Stone House Saloon.

 

The Blue Ride is $10.00 per person ( 100% of funds will go to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation) Each ticket includes two raffle tickets for a chance to win some cool Motorcycle accessories and other prizes. Provided by sponsors like McGuire Harley Davidson, Folsom Harley Davidson, Custom Dynamics, Nelson-Rigg, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

Charity Ride

 

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

https://bellsrides.com/https-bellsrides-com-product-bellsrides-stickers/blue-ride-tickets/

 

If you can’t make it to The Blue Ride but would like to help raise funds for fallen heroes families, you can purchase a #ISH T-shirt, hoodie or tank

https://bellsrides.com/https-bellsrides-com-product-bellsrides-stickers/blue-ride-tickets/

 

 

100% of the proceeds will go to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation, created after 9/11 for the families of fallen First Responders and Military members.

CHECK OUT THE STORY OF STEPHEN SILLER AND ALL THE GREAT WORK THE FOUNDATION HAVE DONE TO HELP THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS AND THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN MILITARY MEMBERS RIGHT HERE.

https://tunnel2towers.org/

 

To purchase tickets please mail check to:

BellsRidesMoto

PO Box 2174

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

Please include your email address to receive an electronic confirmation. Your tickets will be mailed within two weeks by snail mail.

Dead line to purchase The Blue Ride tickets by mail is July 1, 2020.

 

Thank you in advance for your participation and supporting The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in the name of EDSO, Deputy Brian Ishmael #ISH

EOW 10-23-2019.

Bell

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