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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0091.jpg?itok=vu1jUNQp)
American Legion Riders gather at Post 64 to begin sixth Legacy Run.
![Rider captures the moment.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0095.jpg?itok=DSKCnov8)
Rider captures the moment.
![Riders await the starting horn to begin the ride.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0104.jpg?itok=7wdPmCvX)
Riders await the starting horn to begin the ride.
![Legacy Run Legion Rider catches a pre race breakfast at Post 64](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0110.jpg?itok=jRqMdyI8)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0119.jpg?itok=tZ3Gaoox)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0126.jpg?itok=IhUgpYcU)
National Commander Jimmie Foster accepts last minute donation from Post 64 members.
![The Indianapolis to Minneapolis Legacy Run begins.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0132.jpg?itok=je0QxbI5)
The Indianapolis to Minneapolis Legacy Run begins.
![National Commander Jimmie Foster gives Legion Riders good wishes on their ride.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0151.jpg?itok=8GG7OUqf)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0222.jpg?itok=KbNa1nII)
Riders brave short rainstorm near Anderson, Ind., and again at the Michigan state line.
![Legion Riders greeted at Warren, Ind., fuel stop.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0258.jpg?itok=9f2MwXAD)
Legion Riders greeted at Warren, Ind., fuel stop.
![The sign tells it all.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0302.jpg?itok=oMjgBvAt)
The sign tells it all.
![National Commander Jimmie Foster arrives at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0293.jpg?itok=3CPEFd_6)
National Commander Jimmie Foster arrives at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
![Riders greeted at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0309.jpg?itok=HMIJZiCT)
Riders greeted at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
![Riders arrive at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0333.jpg?itok=9CI00dbZ)
Riders arrive at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47.
![Lunch break for Legion Riders at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0339.jpg?itok=UWXoraRk)
Lunch break for Legion Riders at Fort Wayne, Ind., Post 47
![Michigan Legionnaires await Legion Riders at overpass at first Michigan exit](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0360.jpg?itok=YIW0Zw_v)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0378.jpg?itok=KbLDxHGi)
Ride volunteers direct Legion Riders to gas pumps at Charlotte, Mich., before marshalling at Charlotte Post 42.
![Fueling motorcycle at Charlotte, Mich.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0388.jpg?itok=YEHblDo0)
Fueling motorcycle at Charlotte, Mich.
![The sign tells it all.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0395a.jpg?itok=3t4LtBPM)
The sign tells it all.
![Riders greeted at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0395b.jpg?itok=Mo0P5bJr)
Riders greeted at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.
![Cupcake flag at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0402.jpg?itok=xDDcjKN8)
Cupcake flag at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42.
![Legacy Run Legion Riders enjoying sweets at Charlotte, Mich., Post 42](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0404.jpg?itok=4p4A2Npe)
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.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0422.jpg?itok=jw9SXmrL)
American Legion National Commander Jimmie Foster thanks Charlotte, Mich., Post 42 members for their hospitality.
![](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/100/2011-08-21/dsc_0449.jpg?itok=79xA9EoR)