“We thought it would be a nice way to bring together bikers with dog lovers to support such an important cause,” said Dave Melsom, event organizer.

Proceeds will benefit www.gsprescuenj.com

Sunday, Aug. 24, Noon to 5

Registration, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. @  the Rockaway River Barn, 11 Green Pond Road, Rockaway

Ride and BBQ, 12:00pm to 5 p.m

Barbecue @ the VFW, 45 Tabor Road, Morris Plains

Tickets are $20 per rider; non-riders, $20, adults; $10, kids; children under 12, free.

More information: www.gsprescuenj.com , Tri-County Motorcycle Club:  German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) Rescue of NJ www.tri-countymc.com; 973-580-3997.