Patriot Thunder ride shatters record

The bikes filled North 10th East Street alongside Carl Miller Park.

Nearly 1,000 bikers from throughout the Treasure Valley gathered Sunday for the Fourth Annual Patriot Thunder ride from Meridian to Mountain Home.

It's the largest charity event for bike organizations in the state, helping raise funds for Mountain Home Air Force Base's Operation Warmheart, the Wyakin Warriors Foundation, which helps severely disabled vets, and the Idaho Guard and Reserve Family Support Fund.

Idaho State Police cleared the interstate for the riders, who traveled to Carl Miller Park where some brief speeches by base and civic leaders thanked them for their efforts and support.