Landstuhl hosts biker day Aug. 26

The Westpfalz Biker Group will sponsor its fifth annual Westpfalz Biker Day from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 on the grounds around Landstuhl’s community hall, Stadthalle. Under the auspices of Deputy County Commissioner Gerhad Müller and Landstuhl’s Deputy Mayer Dr. Peter Degenhardt, the event will feature motorcycle displays, emergency response demonstrations, safety information by different agencies, a motorcycle ride, children’s activities, music, and food and beverages.

“Our biker day is a fundraiser to support the Kaiserslautern Children’s Accident Committee,” said Friedrich Müller from the organization team. “Last year we were able to donate a total of €1,350.”

Organizers want to help to minimize the amount of motorbike accidents. Therefore, they have a close cooperation with the Rheinland-Pfalz Police, the U.S. military police, the Children’s Accident Committee, the German Red Cross, the technical inspection agency and institutions fighting alcohol and drugs. They will all be present with information stands.

The German Red Cross and Landstuhl fire station will simulate a motorcycle accident and demonstrate first aid and other immediate emergency response measures. Visitors will then receive flyers with tips and emergency phone numbers.

German Polizei will set up a driving simulator where people can test their abilities. Polizei and the U.S. military police will both have vehicles on display.
“We are happy to be able to present, just like last year, members of the AMC trial group from Kerzenheim showing off their motor biking skills,” Müller said.
Children can admire a balloon artist and get children’s tattoos.

“At 12:30 p.m., we start our traditional motorcycle round trip,” Müller said. “Motor bikers will drive 60 kilometers through the north of Kaiserslautern County.”
All daylong, DJ Tony Carillo from the Kaiserslautern radio station Antenne 96.9 will provide musical entertainment.

Members of the Hochspeyer German Red Cross food service department will take care of hungry and thirsty visitors. “We hope to be able to welcome a lot of visitors who are interested in learning about motorcycles and safety,” Müller said.