Now in its fifth year, Toy Ride has become one of the fewstreetbike-oriented charity events happening in Southern California. OnSunday December 4th, 2005 approximately 1,500 riders gathered in the AnaheimAngels stadium to collect toys and money to be donated to and distributedamong the Foster Children of LA County. While parade rides and vendors arecommonplace at such many charity events, the Toy Ride separates itself by astunt exhibition featuring some of the biggest names in the industry.Icon-sponsored riders Jason Britton and Eric Hoenshell, along with KaneFriesen, Eric Whitcomb (E-Dub), Warren James, Sic Riders Nate and G, Clint Ewing,and others entertained the crowds through out the morning. A specialappearance by 15-year-old Blake Darby and 14-year-old Aaron Colpin gave aglimpse of the future of the sport. Returning champion for the annual KrispyKreme donut eat-off, Ron from Crash Club, successfully defended his title even afterreceiving an extra dozen-donut handicap. A catered spaghetti lunch fed thecrowd as they anxiously awaited the start of the raffle of over $6,000 worthof giveaways. As the early winter sun set, riders hopped on their bike withfully bellies, prizes and sense of good cheer that Southern Californiasportbike gave something back to the community. For more information on theride check out www.toyride.org.