By: Jordan Munoz – Fundraiser
In 2016, Jordan Munoz was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident after an evening workout at Planet Fitness in Pueblo, Colorado, where he was an employee. [Read more…] about Random Acts of Kindness
31st Annual High Country Toy Run
Marines, Bikers and local businesses join forces in support of needy kids
Over the past three decades, the “High Country Toy Run” has become the largest motorcycle Toy Run in Southern Colorado. This year‘s event is spearheaded by the Pikes Peak Bikers Church, Pro Promotions and the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum. The 2018 Toy Run will benefit several groups including the United States Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” Program, Fort Carson’s “Santa’s Workshop”, the children of homeless Veterans thru Vets 4 Vets and needy kids in El Paso and Teller Counties. [Read more…] about 31st Annual High Country Toy Run
Las Vegas BikeFest 2018
The premier west coast motorcycle rally returns for another year in Las Vegas, NV! The Vegas BikeFest has a new home at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center next to the Fremont Street Experience where the passion for riding and the enthusiasm for the motorcycle industry thrive. The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center is located at 3rd and Carson and houses Rally Central, the main location of the BikeFest. The Rally Central’s new home allows for all the vendors, concerts, bike shows, and contests to be in one central location. On 3rd and Ogden, even closer to the Fremont Street Experience, the party continues at Rally West where even more vendors will line the street. [Read more…] about Las Vegas BikeFest 2018
What Kind of Learner are You?
By: Don Enninga, ASM Instructor/ABATE of Colorado Northeast Coordinator
Some people love the online learning options available in so many courses today. Others prefer to sit in a face-to- face in person class and still other may prefer a combination of the two. Time, cost and your preferences will lead Enninga you to the type of course that best fits your needs. Recognizing this, Accident Scene Management has announced a Blended Learning Accident Scene Management Bystander Assistance course. [Read more…] about What Kind of Learner are You?
Driving Laws Must Keep Pace with Technology
By: Susan Dane, CORD Chair
CORD, along with ABATE, Biker Down, Bicycle Colorado, Bike Blue, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, the Property & Casualty Insurance Association of America, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation, AAA and Colorado Drive Safe will be meeting with Senator Lois Court and her Bill Drafter at the end of November to talk about reviving the “Use of Electronic Mobile Devices While Driving” Bill that did not make it through the legislature in 2018. [Read more…] about Driving Laws Must Keep Pace with Technology
Motorcycle Depot
Adam Levy
Phone: 720-277-3583
600 Telluride St Ste E, Aurora, CO 80011
Email: adam@shopmotorcycledepot.com
Tell us a little bit about yourself? My first job with motorcycles was a job of necessity, after I crashed my brother’s motorcycle when I was 16 and needed a way to pay to fix it! I’ve been working around motorcycles ever since (and crashing a lot less). I have a 22-year old son, Sam, who is now working with me at Motorcycle Depot, making us a true family business. I met my lovely wife, Jean, when I was living in Tucson and we have been married for over 12 years now. Owning your own business doesn’t leave a lot of free time, but when I have it, I enjoy running, spending time with my family and just relaxing. [Read more…] about Motorcycle Depot
Watts Memorial Poker Run
On August 13, 2018, our Colorado community watched a missing person’s story on Shannan, Bella and Celeste quickly convert to nationwide news that husband Chris Watts admitted to killing his entire family, including their unborn child, Niko. [Read more…] about Watts Memorial Poker Run
Ride Canada – Airdrie Bikes & Bulls, Rumble on the Runway
By: Renee “Belt Drive Betty” Charbonneau
The last weekend of July, I headed for Airdrie and the Airdrie Bikes & Bulls, Rumble on the Runway put on by the Alberta Oilmen’s Association. This was to be my second time attending this event, last year’s was held at the rodeo grounds; this year was to be held at the Airdrie Air Park.
The AOA had decided that the old rodeo grounds, while an accommodating venue to work with, just wasn’t the location to help the event really take off the way it should, and so they negotiated a deal with the Airdrie Airpark.
What a great move! [Read more…] about Ride Canada – Airdrie Bikes & Bulls, Rumble on the Runway
It’s Sturgis Time!
August is here and it’s Sturgis time! Many of us are going on our last motorcycle vacations of the season, and we are taking those vacations with our families. After enduring the hottest riding season that I can remember, it is good to know that fall is just around the corner and cooler temperatures are coming.
Speaking of Sturgis, I never know what is happening on any given day until it is too late, so Colorado Rider News has included a calendar of entertainment, activities and bike contests. Don’t forget Dirty Dogs Roadhouse has their bar open for business, so make sure you stop in and check it out! Let’s show them our Colorado support.
Every month we try to mix it up and try new things. This month we have some amazing veteran events coming up after Sturgis with The Salute to American Veterans in Cripple Creek, CO, and the Combat Vets upcoming event for American Military Families.
After running this publication for 7 months, the giving nature of this motorcycle community for charities and families in need never ceases to amaze me. Colorado Rider News will try every month to help these charities get their message out.
Rider Justice – Our community is getting ready for an amazing new organization here in Colorado. Rider Justice is going to make a difference in this riding community
On a final note, BikerDown and Randy’s Run for Fallen Bikers have partnered to help bikers better. Both organizations feel that this will enable us to offer more effective services for the betterment of the injured rider community.
As always, please let us know what’s on your mind. Whatever you ride, Colorado Rider News wants to talk about what’s important to you. Send me an email with your suggestions: info@ ColoradoRiderNews.com or feel free to make comments on our website!
No matter what, RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Life Insurance for Motorcycle Drivers
By Joe Davis
As a motorcycle rider, I’m sure life insurance has been on your mind at one point or another. We’ve all heard the horror stories of motorcycle accidents. You may have even heard that ER doctors call motorcycles “donor cycles.”
Motorcycle statistics
According to 2014 statistics, it was estimated that you’re 27% more likely to die in a crash if you drive a motorcycle (per driven mile) than someone who drives in a passenger vehicle and 5% more likely to be injured.
Those brutal statistics would make anyone think about the increase of cost for life insurance on those of us that ride a motorcycle.
Assuming your health is in order, you may qualify for term life insurance, whole life or accidental insurance and still get the best possible rates. I bring good news! Driving a motorcycle will not increase your premiums! On the other hand, if you smoke or have a health condition that’s an entirely different story.
To best answer your life insurance questions, you need to contact a great independent agent such as Joe Davis at (720) 546-0257 or Ray at (720) 663-8826 to go through your options. We have life insurance policies that offer some type of coverage after an accident, even if you’re just severely injured. Call, let’s talk about life!