Central Route 2013 Hotels

On Wednesday May 15, 2013 veterans from all wars and their supporters will depart from Victory Garden Mall at the junction of I-15 and Foothill Blvd (Rt.66) in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on their annual pilgrimage across the Heartland of America.  Most will be riding motorcycles and some on Trikes.  Our Mission is to create a groundswell of support for American PRISONERS OF WAR and MISSING IN ACTION, numbering to 83,292 to date, from all wars, and to help those injured by war to heal, and to Honor and Remember those who were Killed In Action.  This 10 day, cross-country journey will include ceremonies with veterans and civic organizations, visits to war memorials, visits with VA hospital patients, schools, and many other significant stops to insure that our POW-MIA’s are remembered.

We require you to start your journey with RFTW from a designated morning departure site.  It is also required that you register to ride with RFTW.  Registration will generally be offered each morning before the Morning Rider’s Meeting and each evening when the riders arrive at the day’s destination.  THERE IS A $30.00 ON-LINE PRE-REGISTRATION FEE or a $40.00 ON SITE REGISTRATION FEE TO RIDE WITH RFTW. Through the generosity of many people and organizations, we have donated meals, gas, camping, etc. at some stops.  However, each participant is responsible for all personal expenses.  Support and chase vehicles are available for break-downs at no cost to the riders.  Your purchase of merchandise, participation in 50/50 drawings, and donations provide the funds for their support.  Check out our website at http://www.rftw.org. Contact the state coordinators with your lodging questions.

At registration you will receive your personal Wrist band and an ID Strip to be placed on your motorcycle.  Additionally you will be given a medical form that must be filled out and placed in the plastic packet (provided) and an RFTW lanyard to place around your neck during the RUN to help in the event of an accident.  DAILY ATTENDANCE AT EACH MORNING RIDER’S MEETING IS MANDATORY in order that all become familiar with the riding protocol, hand signals and any possible changes in the day’s itinerary.

In Washington, DC on Memorial Day Sunday, our group will unite with other riders from across the country to form Rolling Thunder XXVI, a “Welcome Home” and “We Have Not Forgotten” Demonstration Parade from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial -- “THE WALL”.  Each year over 500,000 bikes participate.  We will not go away until everyone is home!  COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!

DC Coordinator, Carl "Mustang" Hinkle, has contracted with an additional hotel in Arlington.  We only have 30 rooms available at the RFTW rate of $119.00 for a suite and breakfast, however if additional folks call within the 30 day period, the hotel will try and honor the RFTW rate.  Parking is $10.00/day.

Residence Inn Arlington Balston

650 N. Quincy Street

Arlington, VA 22203

1-888-236-2427