Due to COVID-19 Pandemic related restrictions, the MC-1 Foundation has changed is starting point for the 7th Annual MC-1 Honor Run (being held Sunday, September 27, 2020). Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson at 2885 West County Line Road, Littleton Colorado … Read Full Article about MC-1 Honor Run now starts at Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson
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Harley-Davidson riders featured in Momoa’s new 6-part video series called United We Will Ride
Jason Momoa is a cultural icon in recent years with memorable characters such as Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones, Conan the Barbarian, and our superhero, the Aquaman. He was even featured in this years Super Bowl commercial for Rocket Mortgage. … Read Full Article about Harley-Davidson riders featured in Momoa’s new 6-part video series called United We Will Ride
September ends the month with some great motorcycle events
There is nothing like riding in Colorado in the fall! Our fall colors and the change of season is closing in on us and charities and biker events that were cancelled over the summer are feverously trying to get their events in before the riding season is … Read Full Article about September ends the month with some great motorcycle events
Rider Justice Giveaway Winner
Rider Justice is constantly looking for ways to engage riders and celebrate the biker lifestyle. We gave away a Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide in 2015 as well as a Triumph Bonneville in 2017. So, when I suggested that we give away a 2020 Honda Monkey, … Read Full Article about Rider Justice Giveaway Winner
BikerDown Fundraising efforts replenishes Colorado Accident Fund
BikerDown Foundation entered into 2020 looking forward to warm weather, new chapters in other states and the celebration of their 10-year anniversary of helping injured riders. What BikerDown faced was COVID stay-at-home orders, … Read Full Article about BikerDown Fundraising efforts replenishes Colorado Accident Fund
Local Colorado Business Owner Inducted into the 2020 Sturgis Hall of Fame
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to attend the 2020 Sturgis Hall of Fame breakfast to watch my dear friend and mentor Vicki San Felipo, founder of Road Guardians be inducted in the Sturgis Hall of Fame. It is quite an honor for a woman rider … Read Full Article about Local Colorado Business Owner Inducted into the 2020 Sturgis Hall of Fame
Loco4Noco Rides
By Audrey Paulus - Stormy LoCo4NoCo Rides is a Facebook biker group page that focuses on Northern Colorado residents. It is the only active one that organizes and hosts rides. I met the founder, Coy Wylie, back in May when he and some riders … Read Full Article about Loco4Noco Rides
Bucks FUNday Motorcycle Practice
Slow Speed Motorcycle Skills Handling for ALL Riders. When someone hears “slow speed precision riding” the topic instantly brings to mind the finely tuned skills of our Country’s Motor Officers zipping through seemingly impossible curves at extreme angles … Read Full Article about Bucks FUNday Motorcycle Practice
I-25 driver who swerved into motorcycle rider arrested and charged.
Exerpt from 9News: "The driver of a truck seen in a video swerving into a motorcyclist (Quentin Quidley) on Interstate 25 last month faces numerous charges, including attempted first-degree murder, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) announced … Read Full Article about I-25 driver who swerved into motorcycle rider arrested and charged.
Look Twice Save a Life Ride: Sat. 9/5
BikerDown will be hosting our 7th annual Motorcycle Awareness ride called the LOOK TWICE SAVE A LIFE run. Rescheduled for September 5. Guaranteed T-shirts included with your advanced registration – $25.00: Maps included with registration. REGISTER NOW … Read Full Article about Look Twice Save a Life Ride: Sat. 9/5
BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY HOSTS “Stop the CHAOS” Rally despite Colorado Health Event Regulations
Thousands of Denver residents took Bandimere Speedway’s invitation to attend the “Stop the Chaos” on Tuesday night seriously and came out in droves by cars, motorcycles and by buses. The event was an expression of “Our God given right to demand a stop to the … Read Full Article about BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY HOSTS “Stop the CHAOS” Rally despite Colorado Health Event Regulations
Navigating Constant Change
I keep believing things will get BETTER! As we enter into August, it hits me our community is 5 months away from Christmas and the cold/flu season. I along with others keep hoping we can close our eyes and it will be 2021. There isn’t much good … Read Full Article about Navigating Constant Change
On the Road Again
The whole world may be exhausted from stay-at-home orders and social distancing, but none have the advantage that bikers possess to escape the lock-down blues. One recent Saturday morning, driving back towards Denver on highway 285, I saw hundreds of … Read Full Article about On the Road Again
10 Teams Compete: Customized Wheelchair Competition
2020 has been one of the most challenging years for any non-profit or small business owner with COVID-19 hitting our community here in Colorado and nationwide. As Executive Director of BikerDown, my job is to get as creative as possible with fundraising … Read Full Article about 10 Teams Compete: Customized Wheelchair Competition
Gov. Polis Orders Bars and Restaurants: Stop serving alcohol after 10pm
In our last issue we updated our readers that on June 30th Gov. Polis ordered the closing of bars, nightclubs due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, with the exception of bars that also function as a restaurant could stay open. Luckily for quite a few of our … Read Full Article about Gov. Polis Orders Bars and Restaurants: Stop serving alcohol after 10pm
Lunch at Riverbend Eatery, Bailey
By Audrey Paulus – Stormy One Friday afternoon, I took six of my male riding buddies to Bailey to try out The Riverbend Eatery, right along the North Fork of the South Platte River. Once the owner, Mike Abbondanza, heard the roar of our seven bikes … Read Full Article about Lunch at Riverbend Eatery, Bailey
Salute to Veterans Rally Canceled
33rd POW RIDE TO GO ON AS SCHEDULED In an unexpected announcement last Thursday, the Cripple Creek City Council voted 4 to 1 to cancel the 28th annual Salute to American Veterans Rally, scheduled for August 21-23. The rally’s founder and organizer, Jim … Read Full Article about Salute to Veterans Rally Canceled
Ride to Guanella Pass Brewery
By Audrey Paulus - Stormy It was a fun Friday afternoon when Steve Skalski, owner of Guanella Pass Brewery, led the Cool Biker Lunch & Rides riding group and myself through Guanella Pass in Grant all the way to historic Georgetown to his … Read Full Article about Ride to Guanella Pass Brewery
BEST OF THE BEST: Semi-finalists
In the July 2020 issue, Colorado Rider News brought back the BEST of the BEST contest. We are publishing the 3 top semi-finalists in each category here and will have a 2nd round of voting that will go until August 25th. We have a 200% increase in voting … Read Full Article about BEST OF THE BEST: Semi-finalists
International Female Ride Day Now: Sat., August 22, 2020
By Diana Rowe Ladies, no question, 2020 rolled in like a pissed off Mama Bear. Yet what remains for women is still our passion for riding. Did you know that nearly 20 percent of motorcycle owners are women who bring the girl power to nearly 1 in 5 … Read Full Article about International Female Ride Day Now: Sat., August 22, 2020
What is Independence Day?
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am usually not at a loss for words, but I was literally at a loss for words about what to write about this month. I have spent the past 2 days trying to write something that was inspirational or educational about the … Read Full Article about What is Independence Day?
New Rider: Making All the Right Moves
No one needs to tell a biker how dangerous it can be on the road. Every rider can give a laundry list of close encounters without batting an eye and those who haven’t been lucky enough to avoid collisions have battle scars to tell their story. My goal with … Read Full Article about New Rider: Making All the Right Moves
Gov. Polis orders bars and nightclubs to shutdown again
Just when you think you can live with the NEW NORMAL for our biker bars and restaurants, things can change faster than you can blink. We have all watched our local biker restaurant bars like Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and others have 2 weeks of profitable business, … Read Full Article about Gov. Polis orders bars and nightclubs to shutdown again