The threat of rain kept numbers for the fourth United Dream Ride lower than average, but spirits of the riders couldn’t have been higher Sunday.

Normally drawing several hundred motorcycles, the 2016 version of the ride featured around 80 bikes.The ride benefits the Blue Ridge Chapter of Dream Come True. Last year, it raised $15,088.“Given the weather, I still think it’s a fantastic turnout,” said Wayne Halliday, United Dream Ride founder. “We obviously would have liked to have more people, but a lot come from significant distances we’re all here for a good cause and it’s shaping up to be a great day.”Riders met at the American Legion Post 927 in Gilbert for a breakfast before heading out Route 115 for a stop at Pocono Raceway before heading back to the starting point.Many familiar faces return year after year to support a charitable cause.“Everything about this is positive and who wouldn’t want to be a part of that,” said Chuck Page of Williamsport. “When you talk to other riders, this is one of those rides that just keeps coming up as one you have to hit.”Halliday started the event in 2013 in memory of his daughter Emily, who passed away at two months old.Each year the Effort resident has the support of his friends and family, including cousin Joe Riehl.“We’ve been making the trip from Toledo, Ohio every year since Wayne started this because we really believe in and support what he’s doing,” Riehl said.Check back to tnonline.com and the Times News print edition for more details.