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Colorado 38 th Annual Motorcycle Expo

Colorado 38 th Annual Motorcycle Expo

The 38th annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo will returns to the National Western Complex Jan 30- 31 , 2016 . The EXPO is the largest indoor motorcycle swap meet in the country with over 300,000 square feet of events , vendors and entertainment . The CME is the largest indoor motorcycle swap meet in the country and includes over 300,000 sq . ft . of events and entertainment . This event has been held annually in late January / early February since 1978 .
In addition to the swap meet which features over 800 booths , there ’ s also a huge custom and antique motorcycle show with over 100 vintage bikes and top of the line customs . These bikes are built by some of the best in the business and collectively are worth well over a million dollars ! Many of these bikes have never been on public display before .
Down in the stadium you can listen to live music from rwo great Denver rock bands . On Saturday you can see Guild of Ages and on Sunday , The Grind 5280 will take the main stage . Also down in the stadium , Blue Rose Tattoo will have great deals on live tattoos and piercings . Taking place on Saturday from 4:30 – 5:15 PM is the wet t-shirt contest , get down to the stadium early because this is usually the biggest attraction of the show .
This year ’ s Expo falls on the weekend before the
Superbowl , which should mean even more vendors and bike show participants than usual . “ Angie and I are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year . Even former owner Jack Portice will be back this year selling Harley parts with Arlen so make sure to stop by and say hello ” said show promoter Jeff Brown .
This event is a great kick off to the motorcycle season and is the social event of the season for the Colorado riding community . It ’ s also the ideal place to find awesome deals on parts , accessories and everything else you need for your bike , while having a heck of a good time !
Motorcycle Show Registration
The Colorado Motorcycle Expo Motorcycle Show is by far the largest motorcycle show in the Rocky Mountain region . You ’ ll compete with well over one hundred vintage and custom bikes brought in from all over the country ! This year ’ s event will be our biggest yet and will feature a prize pool of over $ 7000 in cash and trophies . At the last show over 30 show participants received cash prizes greater than their entry fee , with best of show getting $ 500 cash . If you want to match your bike against the best of the best , this is the place to do it ! You can register for the bike show until January 27th at 5:00 PM . Visit https :// www . coloradomotorcycleexpo . com / show-registration / to register
10 Thunder Roads Magazine ® Colorado January 2016 www . thunderroadscolorado . com