Organizers say this was much more than a regular weekend motorcycle ride. Author: Shirah Matsuzawa Updated: 10:01 PM MDT July 25, 2021
MERIDIAN, Idaho If you were driving on Interstate 84 Sunday between Meridian and Mountain Home you might have noticed some temporary closures and a lot of motorcycle riders.
It was all part of the 11th annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride.
Organizers say this was much more than a regular weekend ride.
Around 500 riders gathered for the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride with the roar of motorcycles echoed across southern Idaho.
The motorcycle motorcade kicked off with remarks from Gov. Brad Little, Idaho National Guard Major General Michael Garshak and former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne.