Club Rides and Mileage Guidelines
Turn in all mileage and riders names to: Frank Heinzel (freewheelinfrank1@msn.com)
Phn: 303-295-7137
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’
club ride, no min. club members.
4. Or the ride/event must be nationally advertised or listed in a nationally
published magazine.
5. The group’s ride leader should collect riders names
and report the mileage.
6. 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
At anytime there is not a ‘Scheduled’ club ride, it
will be considered an ‘Open Ride’ and will be refered
to mileage rule #1.
Open rides from the Village Inn at C-470 and Broadway will meet
for breakfast on Sundays at 9:00am for the October-April rides,
with rides leaving sometime an hour later.
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 14 8:30am
Leave from: Gunther Toody's I-25 & 104th Ave.
Aprox: ? miles
Ride Leaders: Tom Shumaker 303-857-4473
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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Rocky Mountain HD/Rocky Mountain HOG's Spring Fling
Sunday, March 22, 9:00-10:00am
Start Location: Rocky Mountain HD, 2885 W county Line Rd., Littleton
Aprox: ? miles
Organizers: Rocky Mountain HOG: Eddie Dane 720-272-7537
Ride entry fee is $10.00 per person, includes: commemorative pin, food & beverage at the end of the ride, a live band, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Last riders return by 3:00pm.
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Norm's Wild Goose Chase
Sunday, April 19 10:00am
Leave from: Village Inn, C-470 & Broadway
Aprox: ? miles
Ride Leaders: Norman (Monkey Wrench) Roeder
Join with us as we chase the goose, "Norman" all over
the front range. Never a dull moment on this ride, the first one
of spring.
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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
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
Saturday-Sunday, Aug.
15-16 2:00-4:00am
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
at
Mimi's Café
Please choose from one of the following:
Just Enough Maple Glazed Pork Chop
Lightly coated with sweet maple glaze. Served with mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing and fresh vegetables. $15.66
Just Enough Santa Fe Shrimp & Chicken Fettuccine
Garlic shrimp, chicken, tomatoes, corn, spinach and mushrooms all sautéed in a chipotle asiago cream sauce $16.27
Spicy Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Slow cooked and smothered in zesty, house made BBQ sauce. Served with french fries and creamy coleslaw.
Full rack $22.29 Half rack 17.53
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
With homemade mariara sauce & melted mozzarella on spaghettini $18.16
Jambalaya
Chicken breast, shrimp, cajun sausage & pork loin in creole tomato sauce, piled high on penne pasta $19.78
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
With tuscan artichoke ragout, fresh vegetables & potato choice $21.91
12 oz Top Sirloin
Pan seared with cajan spices or flame broiled. Served with fresh vetetables and choice of potato $23.16
Pasta Primavera
Fresh vegetables sautéed in garlic butter, tomatoes, asiago cream sauce and penne pasta $13.55
Add soup, green salad or Caesar salad for $2.47
Soup Choices: Chicken Gumbo, Corn Chowder, French Onion
Dessert: Mimi's Classic Ensemble
Our signature trio of petite desserts includes Mimi's bread pudding, fresh apple crisp, and a triple chocolate brownie served a la mode (serves 2)
Drinks include: Tea-Hot/Iced, Coffee, Lemonade, Soda (Coke products)
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.