Spooks & Spokes: the Lexington Halloween Run

Photos and article by FastFred Ruddock

The Lexington chapter of ABATE of SC presented another Spooks and Spokes Run October 28th. The motorcycle run began at the Triple Crown after dark. The first stops were in Columbia's historic Elmwood Cemetery. Bobbys was the next stop and the final stop was at the VFW in Lexington where ABATE had built a haunted house or rather woods for the many riders to enjoy. The ambulance complete with a blaring siren and flashing lights lead many to believe someone had hurt on the run. However it was just a sneaky trick.

Spooks & Spokes Riders	Elmwood Cemetery at night	Spooks & Spokes Cemetery Run
CSA war dead	Confederate graves	Bobbys: Spooks & Spokes
Spooks & Spokes Rides	Ambulance at Lexington VFW	Spooky patient in ambulance
A shallow grave ...	Digs shallow graves ...	Sexy vampire in haunted woods
The mad doctor's friendly nurse	Mad scientist's laboratory	An undead right of way victim
More ghoulish volunteers	Werewolf in haunted woods	Angry mummy stalking you?

The Spooks and Spokes run began small a few years ago with 7 volunteers working the run. Now there are over 30 volunteers work the run rather than riding it. The level of entertainment was incredible and everyone working or playing seemed to be having fun. Make plans to join next years spooky motorcycle ride and find out why the Lexington chapter is the largest chapter with over 500 current members.