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Motorcycle rally draws bikers to Hurley

By TOM STANKARD

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HURLEY - From across the country, American Voyager Association members rode to Hurley to connect with friends and meet motorcycle enthusiasts Monday while registering for the 2016 AVA Rally.

Organizers reported 150 people had signed up for the 27th annual rally.

Club members stood next to their Kawasakis and other motorcycles and chatted about their passion for motorcycles.

Keith Berte, of Covington, Ky., was talking with Phil Johnson, of Cleveland.

Berte said he started riding at 6 a.m. and rode about 750 miles to take part in the rally and be...