Legacy Run 2011: Day One - Indianapolis to Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Photos by James V. Carroll

American Legion Riders gather at Post 64 to begin sixth Legacy Run.
American Legion Riders gather at Post 64 to begin sixth Legacy Run.
Rider captures the moment.
Rider captures the moment.
Riders await the starting horn to begin the ride.
Riders await the starting horn to begin the ride.
Legacy Run Legion Rider catches a pre race breakfast at Post 64
Legacy Run Legion Rider catches a pre race breakfast at Post 64
Dick Woods and Scott Miller discuss last minute Legacy Run details at Post 64.
Dick Woods and Scott Miller discuss last minute Legacy Run details at Post 64.
National Commander Jimmie Foster accepts last minute donation from Post 64 members.
National Commander Jimmie Foster accepts last minute donation from Post 64 members.
The Indianapolis to Minneapolis Legacy Run begins.
The Indianapolis to Minneapolis Legacy Run begins.
National Commander Jimmie Foster gives Legion Riders good wishes on their ride.
National Commander Jimmie Foster gives Legion Riders good wishes on their ride.
Riders brave short rainstorm near Anderson, Ind., and again at the Michigan state line.
Riders brave short rainstorm near Anderson, Ind., and again at the Michigan state line.
Legion Riders greeted at Warren, Ind., fuel stop.
Legion Riders greeted at Warren, Ind., fuel stop.
The sign tells it all.
The sign tells it all.
National Commander Jimmie Foster arrives at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
National Commander Jimmie Foster arrives at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
Riders greeted at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
Riders greeted at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
Riders arrive at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
Riders arrive at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
Lunch break for Legion Riders at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47
Lunch break for Legion Riders at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47
Michigan Legionnaires await Legion Riders at overpass at first Michigan exit
Michigan Legionnaires await Legion Riders at overpass at first Michigan exit
Ride volunteers direct Legion Riders to gas pumps at Charlotte, Mich., before marshalling at Charlotte Post 42.
Ride volunteers direct Legion Riders to gas pumps at Charlotte, Mich., before marshalling at Charlotte Post 42.
Fueling motorcycle at Charlotte, Mich.
Fueling motorcycle at Charlotte, Mich.
The sign tells it all.
The sign tells it all.
Riders greeted at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.
Riders greeted at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.
Cupcake flag at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.
Cupcake flag at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.
Legacy Run Legion Riders enjoying sweets at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42
Legacy Run Legion Riders enjoying sweets at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42
American Legion National Commander Jimmie Foster thanks Charlotte, Mich., Post 42 members for their hospitality.
American Legion National Commander Jimmie Foster thanks Charlotte, Mich., Post 42 members for their hospitality.