Colorado Rider News is so pleased to be back to hard copy issue and getting back to all things Colorado! For the past 60 days, we have watched this motorcycle community bond together and weather the storm of this pandemic. Laurie Montoya, … Read Full Article about There is always a Light at the End of the Tunnel
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Freedom Fest (Mini)
On May 27th, Colorado Freedom Festival made the announcement that their annual concert, scheduled for June 26-27 was canceled due to the state disallowing large group gatherings. This event, that celebrates and raises awareness for Veterans, … Read Full Article about Freedom Fest (Mini)
#2Wheels4Meals Supports Community, Rider Businesses
Scott O'Sullivan It was early March when the Rider Justice team started to understand that COVID-19 was about to turn life as we know it on its head. Talk of stay-at-home orders and non-essential business closures were running rampant. We could see the … Read Full Article about #2Wheels4Meals Supports Community, Rider Businesses
Just a Badass, One-Legged Biker
By Stormy Stormy What piqued my interest about Lonnie Hubbard was #1 he is a badass bad boy, #2 he is a biker, and #3 he is an amputee that rides. This combination, I feel, is a great story. The first time I met Lonnie in person was … Read Full Article about Just a Badass, One-Legged Biker
What does Summer Riding Look Like in 2020?
As we enter June and begin to see restrictions lifted and our local biker bars open, the reality of COVID is still with our riding community, biker owned businesses, dealerships, and charities. The summer (June thru August) it would normally be difficult to … Read Full Article about What does Summer Riding Look Like in 2020?
Giga-Head Technical Services, Scott McGlasson
“Computer problems can really suck, and make you want to fire a whole magazine into the thing or go full Office Space on it with a bat. Even after 20 years in computer and technology work, I can still relate to that feeling.” Golden, CO local Scott … Read Full Article about Giga-Head Technical Services, Scott McGlasson
The Riding season that wasn’t!
By Belt Drive Betty Thanks to COVID-19, everyone’s world has been turned upside down, including ours! Hundreds of events cancelled, hundred more rescheduled and everyone struggling to get some fundraising done. As we get closer to the middle of June, … Read Full Article about The Riding season that wasn’t!
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse Calendar: June 2020
#2Wheels4Meals – Feeding Joshua Station, Dirty Dogs Donation Update
https://youtu.be/e5e21T7CT1I The donations are adding up! Listen to the totals called in to Dirty Dogs Roadhouse for our #2Wheels4Meals campaign and MUSR's matching donation challenge! https://youtu.be/YnQS8MzHo60 See our team make food and deliver 100 … Read Full Article about #2Wheels4Meals – Feeding Joshua Station, Dirty Dogs Donation Update
#2Wheels4Meals – Interview
April 11: This interview with Mark Miklos of Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and Laurie Montoya of BikerDown gives an update about how Dirty Dogs is doing during the COVID-19 shutdown and an information about our #2Wheels4Meals movement. Laurie is our #2Wheels4Meals … Read Full Article about #2Wheels4Meals – Interview
Peak Honda World. We Invented Social Distancing.
By Peak Honda World, proud supporters of #2Wheels4Meals There is something about the prospect of adventure that keeps our hearts beating. Right now in America, adventure seekers may feel a bit trapped. We are not used to being kept in one place and unable … Read Full Article about Peak Honda World. We Invented Social Distancing.
Rides: Look Twice Save A Life – May 16
As of today, BikerDown's annual Look Twice Save a Life Ride, scheduled for May 16, is still on. We are cautiously optimistic that by April 30, Colorado will have done enough to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus outbreak, that Governor Polis will lift … Read Full Article about Rides: Look Twice Save A Life – May 16
The Times They are a Changing
Laurie Montoya, Publisher I was sitting here as I have done for the past 3 weeks trying to think about what to write about. What positive spin or thoughts that I could share with you. All I could come up with is that history has a way of repeating … Read Full Article about The Times They are a Changing
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Auto Insurance Offering Customers Shelter-in-Place Payback
Update: 4/9/20 — Additional auto insurance carriers have followed suit and are offering rebate/pay backs to customers. Be sure to contact your auto insurance carrier and find out what programs are available to you. GeicoUSAAState Farm Laurie … Read Full Article about Auto Insurance Offering Customers Shelter-in-Place Payback
Morning Stretch: Thoughts & Inspirations
By Stretch McClure We are all going through some trying times. I am so tired of the political blame. If you want to blame someone, blame ourselves. We got comfortable. You could blame hospitals etc. for not having enough PPE’s. But you can’t! How … Read Full Article about Morning Stretch: Thoughts & Inspirations
Bikers for Justice: April is child abuse awareness month
A person commits child abuse in Colorado when he/she harms a child under the age of 16 or places the child in a potentially harmful situation. Penalties for child abuse range from (3) months in jail to life in prison, depending on 1) whether the child was … Read Full Article about Bikers for Justice: April is child abuse awareness month
Take It On-The-Run Supporting Biker Restaurants
By K. Strother Everyone knows bikers love to hit the road, whether it’s escaping into Colorado’s magnificent mountains or exploring our beautiful back country roads. It’s what we love to do. It may be a long ride or a short ride; some are planned, … Read Full Article about Take It On-The-Run Supporting Biker Restaurants
Riding Club – Sentinels, MC
By Stormy Stormy It was interesting talking to Bigs, the mother chapter president of the Sentinels MC here in Denver and learning about the MC and how they started. With the name “Bigs”, you would think he’s this big, mean burly dude, but, he’s a … Read Full Article about Riding Club – Sentinels, MC
Our world has changed drastically in three weeks
Renee "Belt Drive Betty" Charbonneau Hugs and holding hands, handshakes and sharing a meal all seem like distant memories. I watch the Colorado riding community spurred on by Laurie and Chomper Montoya and I wonder what this community would do … Read Full Article about Our world has changed drastically in three weeks
#2Wheels4Meals – Donations
https://youtu.be/mXTblveFBV4 Our program to support local businesses is gaining steam. Because of the gaining interest - and to help people maintain social distancing by staying at home - BikerDown has started a fundraiser through their fundraising … Read Full Article about #2Wheels4Meals – Donations
Proactive Management of Bills During COVID-19 Crisis
The Times they are a Changing Laurie Montoya, Publisher There is a song by Bob Dylan that is called The Times They Are A-Changin' and as I was writing this article, I put on the song, closed my eyes and just took a moment to listen to the words and all … Read Full Article about Proactive Management of Bills During COVID-19 Crisis
#2Wheels4Meals
DONATE NOW - will redirect to our BikerDown FundMe page Laurie Montoya, Publisher We all knew that the COVID-19 situation was serious, but it wasn’t until our Colorado government shut down dine-in restaurants and bars that we saw the potential for small … Read Full Article about #2Wheels4Meals