Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Aprox. miles: TBD
Ride Leader: Frank (Freewheelin' Franklin') Heinzel

Lets join Pastor Gary and his flock in celebrating the Easter holiday in City Park along with the Sun's of Darkness. He always seems to put on a great feed, and a great opportunity to get together with one of the best motorcyling clubs in N E Denver.

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Club Fundraiser Crafts/Bake Auction

Thursday, April 16 7:00pm

Location: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd.,

Upstairs meeting room

This is our annual fundraiser for the club to help keep our organization free of dues so that we can support charities, and other events as well as giving us a base to cover some of the early 1000-IN-24 expenses before we get any entries.

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Wet Mountain Valley Ride

Sunday, April 26 9:00am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: ? miles
Ride Leader: Bill (Wing Commander) Gillespie

The Wet Mountain Valley lies in southern Colorado South of the Arkansas River. Bordered by the Wet Mountains to the East, and the Sangre de Cristo Range to the West, a ride ther this time of year should offer some very scenic views of the snow covered Sangres.

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Canon City Blossom Festival Ride/ CMA Poker Run

Saturday, May 2 7:00/8:00am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 270 miles
Ride Leaders: Frank (Freewheelin') Heinzel / Pat (Thumper) McCombs

Once again we've been invited to join the CMA to join in their 22nd Annual Poker Run charity fundraiser. The Poker Run starts at 9:00am so anyone wanting to join in should leave from the Village Inn at 7:00am and take the direct route down to Canon City. anyone else wanting to just ride down to the Blossom Festival, the ride will leave at 8:00am and take a longer more scenic route down. The Poker Run starts and ends in Canon City. The cost is a $ donation, and the grand prize a new set of motorcycle tires of your choice. Free food & drink at the finish. Either way both groups should make it down in time to catch the festival parade, and the crafts fair. The ride home route will be left up to the individual riders.

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Fay Myers Open House

Saturday, May 2 9:00am

Location: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd
Approx: Open Ride Mileage Applies
Organizer: Fay Myers Motorcycle World

This is becoming an annual right of Spring at Fay Myers where we get to promote our club and rides. Frank (Freewheelin') Heinzel will provide 1000-IN-24 shirts & hats to display and ride guides as well as 1000-IN-24 entry forms. All members are welcome to come by sit in the booth for a while and help promote the club.

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Experienced Rider Course

Sunday, May 3                  8:30am

Meet at: Jefferson County Stadium, SE corner of Kipling and US-6
Approx: 50 miles
Ride Leader: Robert "Knight Rider" Norton

Here's a chance to hone your riding skills for the upcoming year, and take a refresher course in motorcycle safety. Some if not all of the cost may be reimbursed by your riding organization such as HRCA, or HOG. Call Bob at (303)915-7742 to reserve a spot if you haven't already.

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A Day at the Races

Saturday, May 9 9:00am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 150 miles
Ride Leader: Frank (Freewheelin' Franklin') Heinzel

This will be the very first motorcycle road-races held at the new High Plains Raceway. The track is located 16 miles East of Byers, CO on US-36. It should be an exciting event.

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Armed Forces Day Ride/Run for the Wall

Sunday, May. 16 8:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 460-620 miles
Ride leader: Frank (Freewheelin' Franklin') Heinzel

This year we will be joining the Run for the Wall riders as they pass through Colorado on their way to Washington DC. The riders will be passing through Trinidad at around 11:00am on their way to La Junta for a lunch stop, so we should be able to meet them there and ride at the tail of the group at least as far as Limon, maybe even to Burlington where they will be staying for the night.

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T3RG Civilian Top Gun Charitable Competition

Sunday May 17

Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
Organizer: T3RG
Mileage: Charity mileage applies

Motorcyclicsts from all over the metro area will come together to test their riding skills against other civilian motorcyclists and to support the needs of severely wounded soldiers with houses being built to serve their special needs. Navigating the precision maneuvers that motorcycle police use in the ultimate professional riding challenge, bikers will compete to raise money for the bravest of our young men. Thousands were raised last year by the competitors and spectators of the event benefiting Homes for our Troops providing specially adapted homes for our severely injured service members.

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Trail Ridge Road Ride

Sunday, May 31 8:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 250 miles
Ride Leader: Frank (Freewheelin' Franklin') Heinzel

This has become some what of a right of spring to see how early in the season we can ride over the highest continuously paved higheay in the US.

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HRCA Ride for Kids

Sunday, June 7 9:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 200 Charity Ride
Ride Leader: HRCA

Come join your motorcycling friends and help the medical research community find the cause and cure of childhood brain tumors. And when you ride with your fellow motorcyclists, side by side in that endless column of bikes, people waving at you at every turn, you know you're making a positive statement for our sport at the same time. For more information on this special fund raising event, call the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at 1-800-253-6530 or click for the Ride for Kids website.

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Aluminum Butt Ride

Saturday, June 13 5:00am

Leave from: Park & /ride at Hampden & Wadsworth Blvd.
Approx: 695 miles
Ride Leader: Cliff Eudy

This is Cliff's annual "lets get out and put some miles on our bikes" ride. We can always have a ball seeing vast quantities of real estate and test our riding skills on this one.

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Six Canyons Ride

Sunday, June 21 8:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 227 miles
Ride Leader: Bob (Knight Rider) Norton

This ride will be on the six most popular front range canyons to include, Clear Creek, Golden Gate, Coal Creek, Boulder, Left Hand, and S St. Vrain.

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Haunted Places Tour

Sunday, June 28 8:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 285 miles
Ride Leader: Alan (Husker) Hansher

Colorado has a haunted past and we strive to uncover some of it’s more colorful places in this tour. After a scenic ride down I-25 to Colorado Springs then West on US-24 to Manitou Springs where there are 4 haunted places to explore, including the Bath & Spa House, Marmont Castle, The Cliff House, and Mushroom Monday. Then on to Hartsel to check out the Mountain Muffin Restaurant. Next we cruise on down CO-9 to Canon City on US-50 to check out the St. Cloud Hotel. The last haunted stop will be Florence at the Florence Hotel, From there we head North on CO-115 to I-25 and home. Maybe we’ll get to see a ghost or two

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Figure 8 Ride

Sunday, July 5 9:00 am

Leave from: Cross Roads Cafe, Pine Jct.
Approx: TBD
Ride Leader: Jon (Nomad) Lofstedt

This ride is Jon's chance to shine and lead us on a fugure 8 route that covers a lot of ground up in the mountains that he so loves.

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23nd Annual Ladies Run of Colorado

Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12 10:00 am

Leave from: Xcel energy, Hampden & Kipling
Approx: 180 miles (200 club miles, Charity Event)
Ride Organizers: Ladies Run Committee

The club has been involved with this run in one way or another since its inception. currently, The club also sponsors the Long Distance Rider Trophy. The charities this year include the South Park community Relief Fund, Project Safeguard, the Hep C Connection, and Realities for Children. The ride up to Fairplay includes a poker run, w/stops at the top of Crow Hill, then Como for the ever popular Treasure Hunt, then ends up in Fairplay. In Fairplay there is free camping at the Fairgrounds, a ride in bike show, street bike only parking, street games, tattoo competition, live music, 50/50's, trivia question prizes, vendors, and much more. Saturday night there's the Ladies Run Dance at the Legion Hut, where the trophy's from the days event s are presented, door prizes, are given out, and games such as the Fun Buns, and the Wooly Bully are held. Sunday's events will include a Dart & Horseshoe competition, vendors and more prizes. Their web site is: www.ladiesrun.com If you'd like to volunteer to help out call 303-862-9856 for more details.

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Fill In the Blanks Ride

Sunday, July 19                  10:00 am

Leave from: 9:00-10:00am
Approx: ? Miles
Ride Leaders: Pat (thumper) McCombs& Jon (Nomad) Lofstedt

Breakfast before the ride at 8:00am. You will need to put on your thinking caps, have a good pen or pencil, and be able to keep a close eye on your odometer. Riders can start heading out anytime after 9:00am, and no later than 10:00am. Route sheets will be given out at the start. It should be a fun day, and will finish at a good location for some good food, There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, and the top 3 couples.

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1000-IN-24 Pre-ride

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 1-2 6:00 am

Leave from: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd.
Approx: 1000+ miles (500 + or - each day)
Ride leader: Frank (Freewheelin') Heinzel

This ride is to reconnoiter the route for the club's annual "Day" ride to raise funds for the club. We'll be stopping overnight at approximately the halfway point. So advance reservations are necessary, call Frank at 303-295-7137, or email Frank for more information.

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Sturgis "T" Run

Saturday, Aug. 8 6:00 am

Leave from: Perkins Restaurant, 120th West of I-25
Approx: 890+ miles
Ride Leader: TBD

This is a hard one day ride to the Black Hills Motorcycle Classic (better known as Sturgis). You will be riding almost 900 miles for the day to "power shop" for motorcycle apparel. On this ride we have seen it all in the last few years, but it's always an adventure. Fuel & coffee stop in Cheyenne, WY, breakfast in Lingle, WY at the Stage Coach, fuel stop in Lusk, WY, a break if needed in New Castle, WY a short stop after running Spearfish Canyon at the Spearfish, SD golf course, and then on into Sturgis. Return to Denver time to be decided in Spearfish, Dinner in Torrington, WY, and another fuel stop in Cheyenne, WY.

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25th Annual 1000-IN-24

Leave from: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd.
Approx: 1000+ miles (in 24 or less hours)
Ride Organizer: Frank (Freewheelin') Heinzel

After doing this annual club fundraiser for 24 years you'd think we'd have run out of routes that were not duplicates of previous rides, but we still have a few tricks up our collective sleeves.  The longest running event of its kind, this years ride promises to leave no one involved disappointed.  As in the past discounted IBA SS-1k certification is available upon ride completion in the allotted time. Pre-registration only by Aug. 1. $60.00 entry fee per motorcycle, includes hat, shirt,  pin & special commemorative coin. $120.00 for couples.  Extra goodies available to club members at cost, if they volunteer to work the event, and are not entered as riders. Go to the club web site for more information and an entry form. www.cofreewheelers.org

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Ayer's Natural Bridge Ride

Sunday, August 23             7:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 535 miles
Ride Leaders: Bob (Knight Rider) Norton

This little gem is tucked away just 10 miles West of Douglas, WY on I-25 just off Exit 151 County Rd 13, the 22 acre park built around this natural wonder is a Converse County park that was donated to the county by the original homesteader and the power company that had a water turbine plant there at one time to supply energy for the local mines. The ruins of the power plant still stand near the entrance to the park. The natural stone formation arches over 30 feet over the LaPrele Creek, the shade trees and the well manicured grass lawns at the picnic areas are in stark contrast to the wind blown prairies up on the Interstate.

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Mt Evans Beau Jo's Ride

Sunday, August 30             8:00 am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Approx: 150 miles
Ride Leader: Frank (Freewheelin' Franklin") Heinzel

This might be our last chance (weather permitting) to ride the highest paved road in the US. We'll ride up Bear Creek canyon to Evergreen, then up Squaw Pass road (which goes up to 11,165 ft) to Echo Lake, and then on up CO-5 to the top of Mt. Evans, (14,264 ft.). After that it's all down hill to Idaho Springs where we can partake of some of the world famous Beau Jo's Pizza for lunch.

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Fall Colors Ride 1

Sunday, September 27                  9:00 am

Leave from: village Inn, C-470 & Broadway.
Approx:  267 miles
Ride Leader: Alan (Husker) Hansher

This year we decided to cut it short and have 2 small color rides the first of which will cover the high country country areas to include Berthoud Pass, Winter Park, Hot Sulphur Springs, and Green Mtn Reservoir. We should see some spectacular scenery on this one.

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Fall Colors Ride 2

Sunday, October 4                  9:00am

Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway.
Approx: 180 miles
Ride Leader: Frank (Freewheelin' Franklin) Heinzel

This ride though being shorter than the first should be no less colorful as we will traverse the famous Peak to Peak Highway starting from Clear Creak canyon on CO-119, then CO-72 to Estes Park and then back through the South St. Vrain Canyon to Loveland.

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Fall/Winter/Spring Open Rides

Sundays October/09 thru March/10 10:00am

Leave from: Village Inn, SW corner C-470 & Broadway
Approx: ? miles
Ride Leader: TBD

Breakfast get together starts at 9:00am, the rides, weather permitting start some time after 10:00am.

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Annual Charity Bake/Crafts Auction

Thursday, Oct.  15                    7:00pm

Location: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd.

This is our one and only club activity that raises money for charity, in the past we have raised over $1000.00 on that night for such charities as: the Anchor Center for Blind Children, Community Ministries, Rocky Mountain HOG's Children Hospital Toy Run, and others.  Bring your craft goods, bake goods, or any other saleable items for donation to a worthy cause.

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Harry's Roamers 53rd Annual Turkey Run

Sunday, Nov. 16                     Time Sign-up 10:00 am

Location: Start: G. I. Jodi's Bar 11550 West Meadows Dr. #B Littleton, CO (NE corner of Ken Caryl & Simms)

Cost: $10/rider, $5/passenger or additional hand

The longest (80+ years) active club in Colorado, holds the best and most challenging Turkey Run in the state. Join them in trying to follow Eunice the turkey to her nest. Never a disappointing ride, or event. Visit their web site: http://harrys-roamers-mc.org/  for more information.

Doors open at 9:30am with free coffee and donuts

Breakfast burritos are available for $2.00 each.

Make your own Bloody Mary bar for $4.00 each, along with a full menu.

First rider out at 11:00am all riders need to be back before 2:30pm.

50/50 tickets $1.00each.

Rider skill test.

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Rocky Mountain HD 25th Annual Turkey Run

Sunday, Nov.  22                  Time: TBA

Location: Start at Rocky Mountain HD, 2885 W County Line Rd.

If you missed the Harry's Roamers event, or didn't get a turkey there, try this one out for size. Vinny usually gets a good turnout no matter what the weather, and it's almost guaranteed you'll get a bird. Check their web site as the date gets closer at: http://www.rmh-d.com/ .

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Rocky Mountain HOG Annual Toy Run to Children's Hospital

Sunday, Dec. 6                       Time: TBA

Location: TBD

This has got to be the largest toy run/parade in the US. The name says it all, all you need to attend is a new unwrapped toy. The club has been a participant in this run since its inception and we don't intend to quit yet. Check their web site: http://www.rmh-d.com/hog/information.php  for more information

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Christmas Awards Banquet

Saturday, Dec 19                   6:00pm

Location: Mimi's Cafe, 9155 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree, CO 303-799-1211 (NE corner of East Park Meadows Dr. and South Yosemite St.)

This is the only time we don't have a monthly meeting, and where we recognize the achievements of our members, and others by giving  out various awards to that end.
Awards to include, the Rider of The Year, (to be renamed the "Walt Hankinson Ride of the Year") any mileage awards, the Bud (DQ Bandit) Davis Helpin' Hands Award, and any others we can thinks of.

Please RSVP to: Sunny Norton by phone at 303-973-9222 or by email at: Sunny Norton by December 3, send check made out to Colorado Freewheelers, to Sunny Norton 5721 S Queen St, Littleton, CO 80127

A special note from Sunny concerning the menu below:

As usaul, I have adjusted the meal price to include the drink, tax and gratuity. there is one slight variation. These dinner prices do not include the soup/salad. However, I have adjusted these prices as well, should someone choose to add it onto their meal.

The Portions at Mimi's are substantial !

There is a specific reason behind this thought process. for those who have never dined at Mimi's...come hungry! the standard menu choices are very large portions. The exceptions, are the "Just Enough" meals. These meals have been specifically scaled down in portion size to be "just enough." Otherwise, be very hungry, or plan on taking home leftovers.

The only other thing club members need to be advised of, is that Mimi's only has a beer & wine license. they do not serve hard liquor.

If you choose to add a soup/salad to your dinner order, please rember to include the additional $2.47 to the cost of your dinner selection. GOOD NEWS; Thanks to permission from the club president and treasurer, the club will cover the cost of the dessert with each meal. If you require any additional information regarding the Christmas dinner, please feel free to call me at 303-973-9222

Thanks, Sunny

Colorado Freewheelers Christmas Party Dinner Menu

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Mimi's Café

Please choose from one of the following:

Just Enough Maple Glazed Pork Chop

Just Enough Santa Fe Shrimp & Chicken Fettuccine

Spicy Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

Cocktails will be at 6:00 PM - Dinner will be at 7:00 PM - Evening Program will start around 8:00 PM. There are some very special awards being handed out this year.

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ABATE of CO 22nd Annual Last Brass Monkey Run

Sunday, Dec. 27                    Time: 9:00 am

Location: 3 Start Locations: Susie's Bar & Grill, 17999 W Colfax, Golden Frontier Club, 18881 E Colfax, Aurora Western Omelette, 16 S Walnut, Colorado Springs

The traditional last ride of the year. entry fee $15.00 ABATE members $10.00, there is  live music and a chili cook-off at the end at: the Grizzly Rose, 5450 N Valley Hwy, Denver. Check their web site at: http://www.abateofcolo.org/ for more information.

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Annual Polar Bear Ride/Breakfast

Friday, Jan. 1          9:00am

Start from: Village Inn, SW corner of C-470 & Broadway
Approx: ? miles
Ride Leader: TBD

This is a not to be missed breakfast get together/ride, after all it is the first of the year. In the past we've ridden as much as 200+ miles in 60+ degree weather, and as little as just to the restaurant and back home in our 4-wheel vehicles. Some one almost always shows up on a motorcycle to ride around the piles of snow in the parking lot. Open Ride Club mileage applies.

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Harry's Roamers Ice Races

Sundays, Jan. 3-24and February 7, 2010

Location: Rainbow Falls, 15 mi. N of Woodland Park, CO on CO-67

Info: 303-935-6560 Harry's Roamers MC

If you don't mind the cold and sometimes questionable road conditions this can be a very entertaining outing. The Freewheelers have been know to be the only club that rides their motorcycles to this event. The Roamers put on a very entertaining show with everything from kids on 2 wheel minibikes, to speedway Jawas with 2" long spikes, racing on the ice. Spectator entry fee is $7.00 per person, practice from 8:00am to 9:00am and races start at 10:00am.

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32nd Annual Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap

Saturday-Sunday, January 30-31

Location: National Western Complex Denver, CO

Info: 719-269-1721 Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap

Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

This is the largest motorcycle show and swap meet in Colorado and well worth the price of admission if only to see the great artistry put into the bikes in the show. This year the show features bigdog Motorcycles, Live Music, over 800 swap meet spaces with vendors from all over the US, 125+ show bikes on display. As usual the Charity is the Downs Syndrome Fund with a custom Harley raffeled off to some lucky winner.