Colorado Powersports
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 social distancing and business restrictions.
BikerDown is a non-profit focused on safety for riders and we will continuously monitor the situation and adapt as necessary.
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 platform. As a non-profit, they are experienced at managing donations and distribution of funds.
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse has really stepped up to the plate with effort promoting our program that aims at feeding those in our community in need and first responders.
BikerDown Foundation helps injured motorcycle riders with the recovery aspect of their accident with a variety of services including but not limited to medical equipment, funeral assistance, limited financial assistance, legal assistance and victim fundraising.
BikerDown has received a 100% increase in requests for assistance since 2018 and 2019 and it has been challenging to meet the financial requests from accident victims. The Board has reviewed our current Bylaws and has voted to implement a cap on financial assistance based on level of membership to BikerDown.
This policy change will still enable BikerDown to continue to help ALL riders in our chapter states and nationwide but will limit the assistance to riders that are not a member of BikerDown. All non-members and FREE members will still have access to services that are important to them such as our BDFundme program that gives accident victims the ability to fundraiser without paying high credit card processing with companies such as Facebook and GoFundMe. Free or non-members will still be able to get help with medical equipment, strategic planning and legal assistance.
President and Founder Laurie Montoya commented, that for 10 years BikerDown has done our very best to help ALL riders nationwide with the recovery aspect of their injuries, but for us to continue to help ALL riders, but especially in our chapter states, our Board felt that it was time that we detailed levels of assistance to ensure the stability and ability to help victims in 2020.
BikerDown offers several affordable levels of membership that provide you additional financial services but also provide you value when you need it most.
Free Membership – free members will have access to our BDFundMe fundraising, medical equipment, legal resources, strategic planning and receive our monthly newsletter. Your free membership will also put your In Case of Emergency Information in the event we are contacted by law enforcement or the hospital we can work to get in touch with your family or designated contact.
Roadside ($35.00 per year) – Annual members will have access to all the services referenced in the FREE membership + will have our MTS nationwide towing and assistance with funeral expenses and financial assistance up to $100.00
Roadside ($100 one-time payment or $10 per month $120) – This level includes all the services referenced in our Free and Roadside 35 yearly level + you will have access to increased financial assistance up to $500 maximum.
Roadside Plus ($35.00 per month) – BEST VALUE – this level includes all of the service included in the above referenced membership levels + you will have access to increased financial assistance up to $750 maximum + this level also includes the Aflac Accident Policy inclusive in this membership, Accidental Death Benefits and the peace of mind that in the event of an accident you have the coverages necessary to help get you thru a serious accident.
Roadside Plus 2 bike – 2 riders ($60.00 per month) – this is the same level as the Roadside Plus but for 2 bikes – 2 riders and you will receive a saving of 10.00.
To sign up please visit our website or contact us at info@bikerdown.org
Nominations for families is Open until November 30th
BikerDown Foundation is in our 8th year of Adopting Families for the Holidays program. The program started with the desire to help 2 families that had suffered a tragic loss due to a motorcycle fatality. While we knew we couldn’t replace the loss they were feeling, we could ensure that the family wasn’t alone and that the children had Christmas under the tree.
[Read more…] about Adopt A Family for the Holidays
For several months Colorado Rider News has been advertising the Wide Open Saloon Bike Raffle of a 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide with the drawing date of October 26th. The proceeds of this bike raffle will go to BikerDown Foundation here in Colorado to help injured motorcycle riders.
With the drawing date nearing and Wide Open experiencing some renovation delays on their property in Sedalia, Todd contacted Mark & Rob from Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and asked them if they would host the raffle drawing for Wide Open. Dirty Dogs has supported BikerDown for many years and felt that if we can’t host the event ourselves, Dirty Dogs was the next best alternative.
The raffle drawing will be at 7pm and tickets can still be purchased online here.
You do not need to present to win, which is a great benefit to anyone purchasing a raffle ticket. BikerDown will do a Facebook LIVE video of the drawing so that all ticket holders can watch the drawing live and see if they won!
100% of the proceeds of this raffle go to help injured motorcycle riders in Colorado.
As riders begin to get ready for their fall road trips, please take a moment to think about do you have the right coverages on your bike in the event of a breakdown or accident?
There is nothing more frustrating than the anticipation of the ride of a lifetime, only to have that trip shattered with un-expected expenses such as an expensive motorcycle tow.
How many of you have had to have your bike towed and cringed when your insurances’ roadside assistance brought the wrong type of tow truck. Being out-of-state, riders deserve to know that when they need a tow, the right type of tow truck will come out and pick them up.
BikerDown’s roadside membership for $35.00 per year includes motorcycle towing in our membership that is now NATIONWIDE. BikerDown has contracted with MTS, LLC to provide its BikerDown members a true Motorcycle Towing service.
We ask all riders to sign-up today before you head out on your next trip join BikerDown for $35.00 per year. This membership level will ensure that if you need towing, you are covered.
