The THUNDER ZONE Returns to Geneva-On-The-Lake!
Thunder On The Strip 2024
The THUNDER ZONE Returns to Geneva-On-The-Lake!
Friday, September 6th – Sunday, September 8th
The Landing and Sunset Bar: 5475 Lake Road, Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH
While Ohio Bike Week is Ohio’s Rally and kicks off the riding season for many, Thunder On The Strip is a true “Biker Homecoming” for thousands as they wind down after a summer of riding and head into the Fall / “off-season”. What started as a way to stretch the season out one more weekend – and maybe blow out the final inventory before this historic resort town winds down at the end of summer – has evolved into a celebration of great music and the riding lifestyle. It’s a great chance to catch up and party with riding friends from across the state, before things start to get cold. The local, community driven rally is one of our all time favorites and has been a mainstay on our schedule since it started more than 15 years ago – before we even had the magazines!
Over the year’s the Rally has evolved and our “Thunder Zone” has moved down the street to the Marketplace Landing, adjacent to the Old Firehouse Winery and Sunset Bar. Friday through Sunday, we host a relaxed party with live music, vendors, and plenty of bike parking right on America’s North Coast – overlooking Lake Erie. It’s an amazing location with one of the best views on the Strip – especially as the sun sets over the lake. During the day, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy the park like setting – even rolling out a blanket alongside your bike. You can’t beat it. There’s even a historic Ferris Wheel that overlooks the lake!
Iron & Ink TATTOO PARTY Friday, Sept 6th Sunset Bar / Thunder Zone 6-9pm
Social & Registration, followed by Voting / Judging – and then Awards!
It’s a TATTOO PARTY for anyone with ink or an appreciation for it!
Reasons To Ride Ohio will once again be hosting an IRON & INK TATTOO PARTY as part of this year’s THUNDER ZONE in Geneva-on-the-Lake. This is an informal contest – offering prizes for both those exhibiting their ink and the artists that did the work! Additionally, the party has an interactive format, that allows folks to see the work being showcased up-close. Participants and guests get to vote on their favorite work and possibly win some prizes! Prizes include custom trophies and placards for both the participants and artists participating, and raffle prizes for those voting!
Photographers will also be on-site from Iron & Ink The Magazine and Reasons To Ride Ohio to photograph some of the work shown and showcase it in both the magazines and online with full recognition of both the exhibitor and the artist / shop. This is not only a great opportunity to show off your work a little – but also to help support your artist.
Register in advance to reserve your spot and get a FREE T-Shirt – on Facebook or through ReasonsToRide.com.
Local tattoo shops are encouraged to participate in the shows and invite their customers out to showcase the work being done by their artists. Special recognition and prizes are awarded to shops having more than 4 customers and at least 1 artist on hand for the contest. (Shops should register in advance by emailing – BikeShowInfo@gmail.com
14th Annual Thunder Zone Vintage & Custom BIKE SHOW
Saturday, September 7th 11am – 5pm at The Thunder Zone! at The Landing / Sunset Bar
This show has exploded at the new location, with space to accommodate hundreds of show bikes in one of the most amazing setting – in the midst of one of the greatest motorcycle events, anywhere! All makes and models, vintage and modern, import and domestic – all are invited and encouraged to attend. It’s a relatively informal, ride-in bike show with attendees voting for their favorite bikes. There are weighted judges ballots, but the exhibitors and ballots cast really determine who gets the trophies. More than 15 potential classes, including special MILITARY THEMED and Patriotic classes, Custom Paint, Performance Racing Classes and more.
Register in advance at ReasonsToRideOhio.com to reserve your space and get a FREE T-Shirt! Follow the event on Facebook, for more information and updates!
RTR KING OF THE HILL SOUND COMPETITION – Open Challenge, 1:30 play – CASH PRIZES!
Following the Bike Show Awards. Pre-register online to guarantee your spot.
NEW THIS YEAR: CMA ASSISTANCE in the LOT and SUNDAY SERVICE / BLESSING!
RtR is proud to welcome the Christian Motorcyclist Association to Geneva-on-the-Lake as they join in the fun, helping to host the Landing Area – assisting with parking and supervision throughout the area. Join us at 10am at THE LANDING for a special Sunday Service, overlooking the water – followed by a Bike Blessing! All are welcome to attend this non-denominational service.
