OPRY NEWS
Grand Ole Opry, Lynnco Custom Cycles Premiere "OPRY STAR" Cycle During Academy of Country Music Fourth Annual Motorcycle Ride in Las Vegas
Custom-Made Bike to be Auctioned in October to Benefit Opry Trust Fund
Nashville, TN — May 14, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (May 10, 2007) - The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® has partnered with Lynnco Custom Cycles on the creation of a custom-made motorcycle, the “OPRY STAR,” to make its debut for fans and the country music community as Lyric Street recording artist Trent Tomlinson hits the highway in the Academy of Country Music® Fourth Annual Motorcycle Ride in Las Vegas this Sun., May 13.
The bike will be auctioned online in October, the Opry’s Birthday Month, to benefit the Opry Trust Fund, which assists members of the country music community in need.
The Harley Davidson Fatboy custom-made bike with Daisy Cutter exhaust pipe and chrome wheels has an 88 cubic engine with 1450 cc, a single swing arm design, custom stretched fuel tank and rear fender, and an air leveler system. The bike’s paint design features iconic Opry imagery created by artist Chris Cruz.
About Lynnco
The Lynn Jones Foundation was established 2005 and is a 501.c.3 company. The Foundation was established to give a "hand up" to local youth participating in various programs. Some of the organizations sponsored include City of Hope Foundation, YMCA Capital Fund, YMCA YCAP Program, Jr. Achievement, Boys & Girls Club, MDA, Warrior Foundation, Opry Trust Fund, Mary Ellen Foundation, IAFF Burn Foundation, 100 Black Men Organization and school scholarships.