Ride Calendar : 2011

Date: Ride Name:
Sundays Jan-Apr. Winter-Spring Open Rides
March 12 RMVTA Polar Bear Ride
March 19 21st Annual Super Swap Show and Meet
April 3 CITW Easter Services/Blessing of the Bikes & Cookout/ Sun's of Darkness Children's Easter Egg Hunt
April 10 Wild Goose Chase
April 17 Experienced Rider Course
April 21 Club Fundraiser Bake/Crafts Auction
May 1 RMVTA Cleanup
May 14 Fay Myers Motorcycle World Open House
May 21 Run for the Wall
May 22 Wet Mountain Valley Ride
May 28-30 Junior College World Series
June 4 Dinner and a Ball Game with RMVTA
June 5 Top Gun Motorcycle Officer Competition
June 12 Open Ride
June 13 Breakfast with Bob in Taos
June 18 Aluminum Butt Ride
June 26 Open Ride
July 5 Open Ride
July 9-10 25th Annual Ladies Run of Colorado
July 11 Baby Butt Ride
July 17 Six Canyons Ride
July 21 12,000-Feet in the Dirt
August 6-7 1000-IN-24 Recon Ride
August 13 Sturgis "T" Run
August 14 Open Ride
August 20-21 27th Annual 1000-IN-24
August 28 Ladies Appreciation Day
September 10-11 Highland Games Ride
September 18 Fall Colors Ride 1
September 25 Fall Colors Ride 2
Oct 10-Mar 11 Fall/Winter/Spring Open Rides
October 20 Annual Charity Bake/Crafts Auction
November 13 Harry's Roamers 55th Annual Turkey Run
November 20 Rocky Mountain H/D 26th Annual Turkey Run
December 4 Rocky Mountain Hog Annual Toy Run to Children's Hospital
December 17 Christmas Awards Banquet
December 31 ABATE of CO 23rd Annual Last Brass Monkey Run
January 1 Annual Polar Bear Ride/Breakfast
January 9 Harry's Roamers Ice Races
January 16 Harry's Roamers Ice Races
January 23 Harry's Roamers Ice Races
January 30 Harry's Roamers Ice Races
Jan. 29-30 34th Anniversary Colorado Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet
February 13 Harry's Roamers State Championship Ice Races

Club Rides and Mileage Guidelines

Turn in all mileage and riders names to: Don Lyle
Phn: 303-317-4393
To qualify as a club mileage ride:

1. For ‘Non-Scheduled’ club rides there must be at least 3 club members on 3 motorcycles.

2. Or the ride must be a Charity Run/Event (automatic min. 200 mi.), no min. club members.

3. Or the ride must be designated as a ‘Scheduled or Open’ club ride, no min. club members.

4. Or the ride/event must be nationally advertised or listed in a nationally published magazine.

5. Or it is a published club activity, including, but not limited to: club sponsors open house, and Christmas Banquet. (The organizer or workers will get double one way miles if they use their car or truck, all other members will get one way mileage if they attend the activity in their car or truck.)

6. The group’s ride leader should collect riders names and report the mileage as soon as possible after the ride.

7. Mileage is measured by the reporting rider from port to port. If a rider has to leave the group or cut their ride short, that rider should report his mileage as soon as possible to the ride leader.

Open Rides/Breakfast Rides
All "Open/Breakfast" rides will be concidered a ‘Scheduled’ club ride, and be worth an minimum of 25 miles.

Open rides from the Country Buffet 301 Englewood Pkwy. will meet for breakfast on Sundays at 9:00am for the October-April rides, with rides leaving sometime an hour later. All "Open" rides from this location shall be considered a scheduled club ride.

Club meetings shall be worth a min. of 25 miles. No member/bike min..

Awards
Mileage awards are awarded after an accumulation of 50k club miles (plaque only), and thereafter at 100k club mile intervals (jacket and plaque), at the annual club Christmas banquet.

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RMVTA Spring Polar Bear Ride

Saturday, March 12                  8:30am

Leave from: Gunther Toody's I-25 & 104th Ave.
Aprox: ? miles
Ride Leaders: Tom Shumaker 303-514-1734

The route, directions, and length will vary depending on the weather conditions. We will attempt to be back in Denver by 5:00 pm. This ride will go regardless of the temperature. THIS RIDE WILL NOT GO IF THE ROADS ARE ICY, SNOWY OR IF IT'S SNOWING. Come prepared to ride for the conditions that exist at the time and are forecast for the day. Riding in the cold can be dangerous if you are not prepared. If you are prepared, it is extremely enjoyable and meeting the challenge gives you a great feeling of accomplishment. 

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21st Annual Super Show & Swap Meet

Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20                  All Day

Location: Event Center at Rustic Hills, Academy Boulevard and Palmer Park, Colorado Springs
Ride Leaders: TBD
Organizer: Pro Promotions

Southern Colorado's only indoor custom car & bike show. Admission $7.00, adults over 65 $5.00 and kids 12 & under free. Over 150 custom and antique automobiles and motorcycles. Scale model car/bike contest. 18th Annual Colorado Tattoo Competition. Door prizes all weekend. Huge charity auction. Food & refreshments. Live music all weekend. 300 swap meet tables. Kids coloring contest. Used bike corral. Check website for more info and updates.

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Church In the Wind Easter Services, Blessing of the Bikes & Cookout
Sun's of Darkness MC Children's Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 3                  10:30am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Aprox. miles: 200 (Charity Ride)
Ride Leader: Don Lyle

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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Norm's Wild Goose Chase

Sunday, April 10                 10:00am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Aprox: ? miles
Ride Leaders: TBD

Join with us as we chase a goose, all over the front range. Never a dull moment on this ride, the first one of spring.

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Experienced Rider Course

Sunday, April 17                  8:30am

Meet at: Jefferson County Stadium, SE corner of Kipling and US-6
Approx: 50 miles
Course Instructor: Bob "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. To register, telephone Bill Soulder at (303)989-5837 to reserve a spot. If rain or snow interrupt, the course will be delayed until May 22.

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Club Fundraiser Crafts/Bake Auction

Thursday, April 21                  7:00pm

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

Upstairs meeting room

This will be a special fundraiser for Nedra Eudy. We have adequate funds for early 1000-IN-24 expenses before we get any entries. The club fundraiser will be held at the October meeting.

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RMVTA Cleanup

Sunday, May 1                  9:00am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 100 miles
Ride Leader: Floyd Thorne

This is RMVTA's annual clearnup of a stretch of Parker Road. Colorado Freewheelers are encouraged to join the activity.

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Fay Myers Open House

Saturday, May 14                  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 rite of Spring at Fay Myers where we get to promote our club and rides. In the past they have had both street and freestyle motorcycle stunt riders entertaining the crowds and a free lunch. 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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Run for the Wall

Saturday, May 21                  8:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 500 miles
Ride leader: TBD

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 a.m. 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 were they will be staying for the night..

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Wet Mountain Valley Ride

Sunday, May 22                  8:30 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 350 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 there this time of year should offer some very scenic views of the snow covered Sangres.

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Junior College World Series

Saturday-Monday, May 28-30          10:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 400 miles
Ride leader: Bill (Wing Commander) Gillespie

The cream of the junior college baseball athletes meets in Grand Junction to show their talents for coaches, talent scounts and us.

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Dinner and a Ball Game with RMVTA

Sunday, June 4                  2:00 pm

Leave from: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 East Arapahoe Road
Approx: 30 miles
Ride Leader: Bill (Wing Commander) Gillespie

Here's a chance to team up with members of a closely aligned motorcycle club, take ourselves out to a ball game and grab a bite to eat in the spirit of team loyalty and group conviviality. Come one, come all.

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Top Gun Motorcycle Officer Competition

Sunday, June 5                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 50 mi.
Ride Leader: TBD

This competition matches the top guns in motorcycle competition among peace officers in head-to-head competition of motorcycle riding skills.

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Open Ride

Sunday, June 12                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: Unknown miles
Ride Leader: TBD

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Breakfast with Bob in Taos

Monday, June 13                  3:00 am

Leave from: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E. Arapahoe Road
Approx: 500 miles
Ride Leader: Bob (Knight Rider) Norton

Join Bob Norton for breakfast at Michaels in Taos. We leave Fay Myers at 3 a.m., enjay a gourmet breakfast and return the same day.

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Aluminum Butt Ride

Saturday, June 18                  5:00 am

Leave from: Sofa Mart Parking lot NW corner of 6th Ave & Kipling
Approx: 600 miles Aluminum Butt
Ride Leader: Brian Boberick

This will be the first memorial celebration for Cliff Eudy's annual "let's 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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Open Ride

Sunday, June 26                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: TBD
Ride Leader: TBD

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Open Ride

Sunday, July 5                 9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: TBD
Ride Leader: TBD

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24th Annual Ladies Run of Colorado

Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10                  9:00 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. The club also sponsors the Long Distance Rider Trophy. The charities this year include the South Park Community Relief Fund, Project Safeguard and Hope House.. The ride up to Fairplay includes a poker run, with 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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Baby Butt Ride

Monday, July 11                 5:00 am

Leave from: Conoco Station, northwest corner C-470 and Morrison Road
Approx: 700 miles
Ride Leader: Bob (Knight Rider) Norton

A new ride this year, the Baby Butt will follow the approximate route of the Aluminum Butt Ride earlier this year and will give riders who couldn't make the first run another chance at an excellent ride.

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Six Canyons Ride

Sunday, July 17                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
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 South St. Vrain.

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Open Ride

Sunday, July 24                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet 9:00am
Approx: ? Miles
Ride Leaders: TBD

Breakfast before the ride at 8:00am.

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12,000 Feet in the Dirt Ride

Sunday, July 31                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 375 miles
Ride Leader: Pat "Thumper" McCombs

Don't wash your bike for this one. This ride will take us over at least two 12,000-foot passes; Cottonwood, which turns to dirt on the west side, and Cumberland, which is dirt all the way. These are not jeep trails. They're easily drivable in the family car.

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1000-IN-24 Pre-ride

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 6-7                  6:00 am

Leave from: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd.
Approx: 1000+ miles (500 + or - each day)
Ride leader: Bill (Wing Commander) Gillespie

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.

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Sturgis "T" Run

Saturday, Aug. 13                  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, 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, maybe dinner in Torrington, WY, and another fuel stop in Cheyenne, WY.

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President's Birthday Ride

Saturday, August 13             9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: TBD miles
Ride Leaders: Pete(Bedrock) Chronis

Not sure yet where our beloved president will lead us, but it should be interesting.

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27th Annual 1000-IN-24

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 20-21                  2:00-6:00am

Leave from: Fay Myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E Arapahoe Rd.
Approx: 1000+ miles (in 24 or less hours)
Ride Organizer: Bill (Wing Commander) Gillespie

After doing this annual club fundraiser for 26 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 July 30. $50.00 entry fee per motorcycle, includes hat, shirt, & pin. $100.00 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 1000-IN-24 page for more information and an entry form.

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Ladies Appreciation Day

Sunday, August 28             9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: TBD
Ride Leader: TBD

This day is for the ladies that ride in our group and support it. A committee composed of ladies and gentlemen will decide on an event that our ladies will enjoy.

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Highland Games Ride

Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11             9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: TBD
Ride Leader: Bill (Wing Commander) Gillespie

Officially the Long's Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, this event features the largest Celtic parade in the United States on Saturday. Attractions include vendors, clan meetings, jousting, pipe bands, the hammer throw, caber toss and stone putting.

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Fall Colors Ride 1

Sunday, September 18                  9:00 am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx:  425 miles
Ride Leader: Don Lyle

This year we'll take at least two color rides. The first of which will cover the high country areas to include Berthoud Pass, Winter Park, Kremmling, Wolcott, Glenwood Springs, Aspen and Independence Pass. We should see some spectacular scenery on this one.

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Fall Colors Ride 2

Sunday, September 25                  9:00am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
Approx: 180 miles
Ride Leader: TBD

This ride should be no less colorful as we will traverse the famous Peak to Peak Highway, possibly starting from Clear Creak Canyon on CO-119, then CO-72 to Estes Park and then back on US-36 through the South St. Vrain Canyon to Lyons.

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Fall/Winter/Spring Open Rides

Sundays October/2011 thru March/2012                  10:00am

Leave from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Pkwy.
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 Bake/Crafts Auction/Fundraiser

Thursday, October  20                    7:00pm

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

This fundraiser supplies money for charity and club activities, in the past we have raised over $1,000 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 55th Annual Turkey Run

Sunday, November 13                     Time Sign-up 10:00 am

Location: Start: Quincy's Bar & Restaurant 14011 W Quincy Ave., Littleton, CO (C-470 & Quincy)

Cost: $10/rider, $5/passenger or additional hand
Be sure to purchase your 50/50 tickets!
$1.00 for one ticket or $5.00 for 6 tickets

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 8:00am
Sign up at 9:00am with coffee and donuts
Breakfast Burritos for $3.00
Full breakfast menu availble also!
Start with a Bloody Mary for $3.50!
All riders out by 10:30am and at the final stop by 3:00pm.

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Rocky Mountain HD 26th Annual Turkey Run

Sunday, November  20                  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.rockymountainhd.com/event .

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Rocky Mountain HOG Annual Toy Run to Children's Hospital

Sunday, December 4                       Time: 9:00am

Location: Aurora Sports Park, 18601 Sports Park Dr. Aurora, CO

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.rmhog.org/toyrun.html  for more information

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Christmas Awards Banquet

Saturday, December 17                   6:00pm

Location: Champps, Aspen Grove Center, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive

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.

Not sure yet if we'll have a gift exchange this year. If we do, we'll announce plans. Last year, we called for a $10.00 or less wrapped gift to exchange. The participating members will all get a number, the numbers will be assigned to the gifts brought to the banquet. When you number is called or drawn, you will get that corresponding gift, or without opening it steal a gift someone else got before you, then they get your numbered gift in exchange. No gifts will be unwrapped until all have been given out, stolen or exchanged.

Please RSVP to: Sunny Norton by phone at 303-973-9222 or by email at: Sunny Norton by December 6, bring check made out to Colorado Freewheelers, to the dinner.

Colorado Freewheelers Christmas Party Dinner Menu (2012 to be announced)

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Champps

Please choose from one of the following (Add $2.29 for salad or bowl of soup):

Chicken Picatta
Chicken breast, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, lemon caper broth, mashed potatoes, vegetables.
$15.99

Champps' Top Sirloin
Choice 12-oz. sirloin, Tabasco onion rings, mashed potatoes, vegetables.
$17.30 (Add 4 jumbo shrimp for $4.99)

Baby Back Ribs
Baby back pork ribs in bourbon barbecue sauce, French fries, cole slaw.
Full rack $19.99. Half rack $14.99

Tortellin Sylvini
Ricotta cheese tortellini with sauteed chicken, spinach, and basil in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
$14.99

Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream: $5.99. Choice of coffee, hot tea or soda: $2.95.

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 23rd Annual Last Brass Monkey Run

Saturday, December 31                    Time: 9:00 am

Location: 2 Start Locations: Susie's Bar & Grill, 17999 W Colfax, Golden Frontier Club, 18881 E Colfax, Aurora

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

Sunday, January 1         10:00am

Start from: Country Buffet, 301 Englewood Parkway
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, January 9-30, & Feb 13

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 known 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 mini-bikes, to speedway Jawas with 2" long spikes, racing on the ice. Spectator entry fee is $7.00 per person, free if you ride your bike. Practice from 8:00am to 9:00am and races start at 10:00am.

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34th Annual Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap

Saturday-Sunday, January 28-29

Location: National Western Complex Denver, CO

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

Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 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 Live Music, over 800 swap meet spaces with vendors from all over the US, 125+ show bikes on display. There will be an auction Sunday to benefit the Rocky Mountain Brain Injury Services. Admission is $15.00 for one day and $20.00 for both days.