Thunder Roads Colorado Magazine Volume 11 Issue 9 | Page 26

The NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Address : Bandimere Speedway 3051 S . Rooney Road Morrison , CO 80465 Date : 6 / 17 / 2016 - Date : 6 / 19 / 2016 Time : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series will compete at tracks across the country . The majority of the events will take place in conjunction with NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events with competition in Top Fuel Harley once again being featured at four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events with two new stops , at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park near Phoenix and New England Dragway in Epping , N . H . The Top Fuel Harleys will return to the Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California and the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol ( Tenn .) Dragway . The two-wheeled rockets will race at three new tracks in the Lucas Oil Series as they visit Royal Purple Raceway near Houston , Cecil County Dragway in Rising Sun , Maryland and Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina . The racers will vie for an exclusive NHRA Wally trophy awarded to winners in each category during winner ’ s circle activities . The season-ending champion in Top Fuel and Pro Fuel will receive a specially-designed Wally Trophy as well as a year-end bonus . The best seven of 10 races will count for points toward the year-end championship . http :// www . nhra . com / story / 2015 / 11 / Date : 6 / 2016-harley-series-schedule /
2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Rumble Address : Shelly / Quinn Fields - 101 Idaho Springs Rd . , Idaho Springs , CO 80452 Date : 6 / 17 / 2016 - Date : 6 / 19 / 2016 Time : 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Rocky Mountain Rumble is a weekend campout motorcycle festival . Held in the heart of Colorful Colorado , deep in the Rocky Mountains proper ; and takes place in June over Father ’ s Day Weekend . It ’ s about the love of motorcycles , good likeminded people , and the passion we all share for those machines . This event is open to all walks of life , as well as any style of motorbike . The proceeds go to Friend ’ s of Charlie ’ s Place which supports the local nokill Animal Shelter . Small town vibes , scenic rides , and good times !! Abbey - http :// rockymountainrumble . com / - Abbey @ rockymountainrumble . com
7th Annual Fight Like A Girl Tessa Paprocki Memorial Hogs & Rods Poker Run Address : 5995 S . Santa Fe Drive Littleton , CO 80120 Date : 6 / 18 / 2016 Time : 9:00 AM Benefiting the Warriors Warehouse Redistribution Center , Inc ( they provide household items , clothing and food to our Veterans in need ). All Motorcycles & Cars are welcome Registration starts at Time : 9:00 am - 10:30 am $ 20.00 per rider - includes breakfast burritos
@ the Platte River Bar & the buffet @ Ugly Dog Sports Café $ 10.00 for the first poker hand - $ 5.00 for each additional hand Ride leaves the Platte River Bar & Grill @ 10:30am We will head south to O ’ Malley ’ s Steak Pub in Palmer Laker . Then will head north to Ugly Dog Sports Café located at 1345 Cortez Street , Denver , CO 80221 . If you can ’ t make the ride , join us at the Ugly Dog for a live band , silent / live auction - $ 15.00 per person ( includes the buffet ) http :// TESSARIDE . ORG dlp0412 @ yahoo . com
Poker Run to benefit the Flying Wheels Foundation Address : 3010 W 29th St , Greeley , CO Date : 6 / 18 / 2016 Time : 9:00 AM Blue Knights IX Run to Severance to the Hideaway Grill , Go to Nostalgic Leather in Masonville over to the Beaver Den in the Thompson Canyon , up to Estes park to Nick ’ s restaurant for lunch , Then back down the Canyon to The New Plantation in Evans Colorado .
2nd Annual Smokin ’ Skulls for Scholars Scholarship ride 15055 South Golden Road , Golden CO 80401 Date : 6 / 18 / 2016 Time : 8:00 AM Annual Fundraiser Motorcycle Ride FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT / CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREER Saturday , June 18th - Registration Time : 8:00am - Last Bike out Time : 9:30am Start - Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial ( 15055 South Golden Road , Golden CO 80401 ). End - American Legion Hall ( 11081 Irma Drive , Northglenn CO 80233 ) Fee - $ 25 rider , $ 5 passenger ( nonrefundable ) Along with a great ride , there will be a Silent Auction , 50 / 50 , music and more ! This IS NOT a poker run . Its a nice ride through beautiful Colorado with scenic stops along the way .
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day 2016 Everywhere Colorado Date : 6 / 20 / 2016 Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate : * The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians . * That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life . * That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities . * That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation . * That motorcycling is a social good . Ride to Work Day was inspired by Work to Ride - Ride to Work ’ marketing materials created between 1989 and 1991 by the Aero Design and Manufacturing Company , a Minnesota based manufacturer of motorcycle riders clothing . In 1992 these items inspired motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau to write an editorial calling for a national ride to work day . The first annual Ride to Work Day event was proposed in Road Rider magazine ( now titled Motorcycle Consumer News ) in the May 1992 issue .
Colorado State HOG Rally 2016 Address : Telluride , CO Date : 6 / 23 / 2016 - Date : 6 / 25 / 206 The 2016 Colorado State HOG Rally will be held in Telluride , CO There will be Music , Vendors , Activities , Multiple choices in Lodging , Restaurants and more ! For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities , Registration details , Directions , Lodging Information , Common FAQ ’ s and more , please visit the website below . www . costatehogrally . com 720-641-8161
2nd Annual Cruisin ’ Address : 8101 S . Shaffer Pkwy , Littleton , CO 80127 Date : 6 / 25 / 2016 Time : 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2XTREME Foundation The 2XTREME Foundation is proud to present the 2nd annual Cruisin ’ Motorcycle Ride ! Reserve Your Spot Now
• Tickets Go On Sale : April 1st – June 11th
• Ticket Price : $ 50 per bike ( Includes Complimentary Breakfast )
• Check-In : From Time : 8:00-Time : 8:30am
• Location : 8101 S . Shaffer Pkwy , Littleton , CO 80127
• Cruisin ’: Waves of 8-10 Bikes Begin Departing at Time : 9:00am , Suitable for All Riders , Beginner to Advanced
• Just Joining Us for Breakfast ? You Can Show up in Sedalia at 11:00am ( Address Will be Sent in Confirmation Email ) Join us for a Motorcycle Ride , Rally and Breakfast through the Southwest Denver foothills ! Our ride is long and will traverse straightaways , curves , inclines and declines , pass through a few spectacular vista views as well as get off the beaten path . Invite your family and friends to come support the community and the family programs that 2xtreme Foundation provides ! This unique experience will grant you the opportunity to contribute to helping these young men find success , as well as gain a deeper understanding of 2xterme ’ s process and purpose . This gorgeous route follows roads you may know , and some we hope are new for you ! Suitable for all riders , beginner to advanced http :// 2xtreme . info / events / cruisin-2016 / questions @ 2xtreme . info
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