A 40-Day Motorcycle Journey to Benefit Breast Cancer Causes Begins June 18, 2011 in Charlotte, NC

CHARLOTTE, NC: On Saturday, June 18, 2011 Tamela Rich will launch her second cross-country motorcycle ride, departing from Motorcycles of Charlotte on Westinghouse at I-77. Along her route she will be raising money for breast cancer causes and interviewing cancer survivors for a book.

In 2010 Rich joined a handful of other women motorcyclists from across the United States and Canada and together their "Women Who Ride Conga" group raised nearly $40,000.

Dealership owner Mark Engel said, "We're delighted to support the first day of Tamela's ride, which we call 'Kickstands Up.' Anyone who wants to come down to our clubhouse at 9:00 a.m. is welcome to join us for a Continental breakfast and to wish the riders well in their journey through the mountains to Robbinsville, NC. The bikes pull out at 10:00 a.m."