out toward Lake Mead and then ending at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Pool. Motorcyclists came from Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and even Canada to enjoy breakfast, coffee, and music before hitting the road to raise autism awareness.

As riders pulled into the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, they headed for the pool where local band favorite, Yellow Brick Road, played and a hearty lunch provided by the Hard Rock awaited them. Motocross Legend Carey Hart and custom motorcycle designer Jesse Rooke were on hand all day to sign autographs and take photos with partygoers. The day ended with great raffle prizes ranging from motorcycle helmets and jackets to a wakeboard package and tickets to local Vegas shows. It was a wonderful day for riding and a great inaugural event in Las Vegas to spread autism awareness and raise much needed funds.

Special thanks goes out to our amazing Las Vegas committee including Co-Chairs Steven and Molly Michelman, Stephanie Anwar, Erica and Mike Carpino, Todd Walton, Paul Davis, Darya Ricotta, Dana and Michelle Bartholomew who helped make this event such a great success. The ING DIRECT Ride Now Las Vegas wrapped up a successful season with rides in eight cities across the country raising more than $500,000 in 2008!

Bikes are lined up and ready to go!

Chrome Soda displays its Autism Speaks Ride banner.

Attendees enjoyed the after-party at the Hard Rock pool.

Bikers show off their colorful rides.