Tess Voyez, in pink, of Citrus Heights anxiously awaits the departure of her fellow bikers who gather in Auburn. Voyez will ride her purple Harley Davidson Sportster 1200. Hundreds of motorcycle riders take part in the 32nd Annual Sweetheart Run which began in Auburn with a ride to Georgetown and Coloma. The event was hosted by C & E Auburn V-Twin Inc. (where the riders met) and the Gold Country Harley Riders in Auburn. The event is designed to kick off the riding season. Riders were encouraged to bring or sign Valentines cards. Valentines from the event will go to Veterans at the Reno VA Hospital, Mather VA Hospital, Auburn VA Clinic and will be included in packages being mailed to active duty service members in Afghanistan. The Sweetheart Run began 1989 with just seven riders. Last year more than 2,000 participated. Sunday, February 12, 2012.