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Ride to Back the Blue – Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise In Kickoff Ride

August 26, 2025

Rev up your engines and join us for a ride with purpose! On Saturday, September 20th, motorcycle enthusiasts from across the region will gather at the Martinsville Speedway Souvenir Lot for the Ride to Back the Blue, a special kickoff to the Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise In: Back the Blue.

This ride isn’t just about the open road—it’s about honoring and supporting the men and women who serve and protect our community every day.

🚦 Ride Details:

  • Meet Up: 1:30–2:00 PM at Martinsville Speedway (souvenir lot)
  • Kickstands Up: 2:15 PM sharp, with a police escort through Martinsville, Collinsville, and along Route 220
  • Destination: Bassett Cruise In (3525 Fairystone Park Hwy) arriving just in time for the Back the Blue Cruise In at 3 PM

✨ No registration fee is required—all riders are welcome. We kindly ask for a $10 donation, with 100% of proceeds donated to local law enforcement benevolence funds.

💙 Why We Ride

This ride is dedicated to showing appreciation for our local law enforcement and first responders. Thanks to the Martinsville, Henry County, and surrounding police departments for making this possible, and to our sponsor, B99.9 – Southern Virginia’s Country Station, for their support.

Once the ride concludes, the celebration continues at the Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise In: Back the Blue. Expect classic cars, community spirit, and plenty of family fun.

👉 For more information about the Cruise In following the ride, visit BassettCruiseIn.com
or check out the Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise In: Back the Blue Facebook event page.

Come ride, honor, and celebrate with us—because when we ride together, we stand together.

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