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)
at
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.
