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02/20

What Rider Justice Does for You

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It happens at every event we attend. A biker steps up and we ask, “are you familiar with Rider Justice?”

Scott O'Sullivan - The O'Sullivan Law Firm, motorcycle accident attorneys
Scott O’Sullivan

“Yes,” they often reply. “You’re a law firm.”

That’s kind of correct, but it isn’t the whole picture.

I’ve been working with motorcyclists through my firm, The O’Sullivan Law Firm, for over 20 years, now. Yes, I most absolutely help riders who have been injured in accidents, however, my intention with Rider Justice is to extend further and support the riding community in truly meaningful ways. To me, it means not marketing with massive billboards everywhere, but finding avenues that positively impact riders and enhance their lives every day.

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The Atlas Hitch

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Expo Vendor #2009

Sturgis always gives small publications like Colorado Rider News an opportunity to see what new products are out there in the biker community, and the Atlas Hitch was a product that I knew I just had to do a review on. The first thing that came to mind when I saw this was WHY HADN’T THIS COME OUT SOONER. As with Shark Tank episodes, it takes someone to with a little ingenuity to solve a problem that all bikers have…which is transporting their bikes.

Traveling on your bike is always the preferred means of travel, but there are times that you just need to tow your bike and drive your vehicle to your destination. Some more mature riders can’t take long rides anymore, and large groups traveling long distances usually travel with some sort of chaser vehicle that can carry everyone’s stuff and help in the event of an emergency. The question is, what do you do when a bike breaks down?

Sure, you can call a tow truck and wait sometimes hours for them to arrive especially when you are out of state and don’t have friends that can come get you.

Women riders are growing in record numbers and wanting to travel independently to rallies and events all over the country, but not everyone has a trailer or means to get their bikes to their event.

The Atlas Hitch is for Motorcycle RESCUE and for TRANSPORT and was invented by JAB Dynamics (Patent Pending) and is a MADE IN THE USA product.

JAB Dynamics was founded in July 1996 by owner & CEO, John Berggren. JAB Dynamics is a 28-year old company, which truly defines outside the box approaches to delivering high quality, long-lasting and easy to use products to our customers. We are not waiting around for the next great idea – we are actively creating it.

Since the first motorcycle was built in the late 19th century, committed riders have struggled to find a safe and convenient way to transport their motorcycle, when riding is not a viable option. The Atlas Hitch is designed to be easy and safe to use. It only takes one person just a few minutes to load or unload a motorcycle or Trike. The Atlas Hitch allows you to safely transport your motorcycle or Trike without the fear of injury, high-risk maneuvers or damage to your motorcycle or Trike.

The Atlas Hitch took years to be developed. The parts are machined, laser cut, and powder coated to last. The Atlas Hitch can be used on any vehicle the comes stock with a 2” receiver & can handle 600 pounds of tongue weight. The Atlas Hitch can handle (most) motorcycles with a tire width of 3.5” to 7”, providing the front foot pegs (mounting brackets) are accessible or up to 10” wide tire with the Spider option. If you choose to tow your motorcycle backwards, then securing the handlebars is REQUIRED so they do not turn (i.e. Dirt Bike, Spider).

The Atlas Hitch is on wheels so you can roll it to your vehicles hitch, then just crank it up until level with your receiver and slide it in. To store the Atlas Hitch, just wheel it under your workbench or in the corner of your garage. Truly our product is built for to be handled easily! Whether you select to utilize our manual crank model or prefer the electric version, both will provide you with the ease of self-independence and care when transporting your motorcycle. Yes, it is that easy!

The Atlas Hitch retails for $1,499.00 and beats the cost of purchasing a small bike trailer. It can easily be stored in your garage and kept in the back of your truck when traveling. It is easy to use for men and women! Jab Dynamics is continually adding accessories to the Atlas Hitch to make it easier for the consumer such as an LED tow light kit, adjustable light bar and Pintle Hitch for 6 different mountain positions

If you ride in a group, club or organization that does a lot of rides, this Atlas Hitch can be an extremely valuable addition as it can be pulled with any vehicle that can handle 600lbs of tongue weight. The Atlas Hitch allows you to get a bike safely and quickly off the road and keep you moving on your ride.

For more information on the Atlas Hitch, please visit their website at and watch their YouTube video. I am sure many of you will see why we gave this product 5-stars!

Q&A with owner John Berggren

What inspired you to create/build the Atlas Hitch?

It occurred to us that when a motorcycle breaks down you only have a couple of options for rescue, an expensive tow truck or a friend with a trailer. Trailers are expensive and you need room to store one. I needed something that allowed me to transport my motorcycle without having to rely on a friend or a trailer to easily load and unload by myself.

Ultimately, I needed a way to take my bike to the shop for routine maintenance without my wife having to pick me up and take me back. I wanted to be able to take the family and bring my motorcycle with me on a trip. The Atlas Hitch solved it all.

Does the Atlas Hitch need to be licensed like a trailer?

No, the beauty of the Atlas Hitch, in addition to its convenience and safety, is it does not require a state license or tab. We suggest you check with your local Department of Licensing for specific towing instructions/restrictions.

Can the Atlas Hitch be used on any vehicle?

It can be used on any vehicle with a 2” receiver able to tow a trailer of similar tong weight. Most all vehicles, slated for towing, will tow the Atlas Hitch with ease.

Can the Atlas Hitch handle any type of motorcycle?

The Atlas Hitch can handle any type of Motorcycle or Trike with a front tire width of 3.5”-7”, if the front foot pegs (mounting brackets) are accessible for the securement system.

Do the handlebars need to be secured by straps to keep them from turning?

Only as a secondary safety system or if you haul your bike backward, then securing the handlebars is REQUIRED so they do not turn. We provide a handlebar strap set to use with off-road motorcycles (dirt bikes) and for a secondary safety system.

Is the Atlas Hitch hard to use?

It is easy to use. We have a manual crank or an option for the electric version. It stores on wheels so you can roll it to your vehicles hitch. You just crank it up until level with your receiver and slide it in. It’s a breeze!!
How do you store it when it is not being used?
It has wheels for storage. Just wheel it under your workbench or in the corner of your garage.

Is the Atlas Hitch safe to use?

The Atlas Hitch is designed to be easy and safe to use. It only takes one person just a few minutes to load or unload a motorcycle. Loading a motorcycle on a trailer is dangerous riding or pushing up a ramp and it is more dangerous coasting a motorcycle backward down a ramp. The Atlas Hitch allows you to safely transport your motorcycle without the fear of danger or high-risk maneuvers or damage your motorcycle.
Does the Atlas Hitch come with a warranty?
The information for the warranty is viewable on the product page under the terms tab.

2020 Expo Vendor List

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MAIN LEVEL

2 Wheelers 2001, 2002, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
A & E Unique 2931, 2933
A New You 4043
A Spice Above 2700, 2702
A Tsagas Furs And Leather Designs 3110, 3111
ABATE of Colorado 2111
Aces Motorcycles 2610, 2612
Aces Motorcycles 2614, 2616
Addiction Brand 2812, 2814
AirEffex 2416, 2417
AirEffex 2418
alisinchainmail 2530
All Star Dips 3100
AllNu2U 3116, 3117, 3135, 3136
American Legends Bikes 2704, 2706
American Legends Bikes 2708, 2710
American Legion Riders – Post 87 3040, 3041
Ampro 2806, 2807
AMSOIL – Paul Wyles Independent Dealer 2620
Anta Fashion 4054,4055
Antelope Creek Leather 2500,2501,2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2506,2507, 2508, 2509
Antique Motorcycle Club 1030
Antique Parts Ltd 3013
Apache Biker Apparel 2308
Applied Plastic Coatings, Inc 2329, 2331
Art of the Spirits 2718
Artistic Ink Printworks 4002, 4003
Aztec Indian Jewelry 3019, 3030
Bandidos MC 2723, 2725, 2729, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2735, 2737, 2739, 2741, 2832, 2834, 2836, 2838
Barking Dog Designs 4058
Beadz Creations 2422, 2424
Bel Cappelli Hat Company 2629, 2631
Bell, Norman 3033

BentWall Creations 2914
Best of Breckenridge 2423
Biffs Custom Shop 2944, 2945, 2946, 2947, 2948, 2949
Bike Shop 4029
BikerDown Foundation 1011
BikerDown Foundation 2821
Bikers Against Child Abuse 1010
Bikers For Christ 2049
Bikers for Justice 2958
Bikerybilly/twistedtimes 3031
Bitchn Stitchn 2218, 2219
BLACK BAG Motorcycle Training 2004, 2005, 2006

Blacktop Choppers, LLC 2400, 2401, 2402, 2403
Blaze 2829
Blend Apparel 2617
Bling ‘n things, Inc 2003
Boozefighters MC 104 2808, 2809
BradAzz Toyz 2411, 2413
Brothers keepers MC 19 3103
Bud’s Belts 3104
Bugaring, Jessie 2436
C. L. and Co. 2427, 2428, 2429 , 2430, 2431, 2432
C.R.O.S.S. 889 – CMA 2406
Can You See Me Now 2724, 2726
Can You See Me Now 2728
Cascor enterprises, LLC (Selling Real Time Pain Relief) 2953
Champion Windows, Sunrooms & Home Exteriors 3045
ChArmed and Dangerous 3104
Chicano Biker 2712,2712
Chopper Parts LLC 2332
Church in the Wind 3037, 3038
Clearview Shields 2519, 2521
CMA – Warriors for Christ 2404
COcannaCo LLC 2715
Colorado Crazy 3101
Colorado Motorcycle Expo Info Booth Info
CO Motorcycle Expo Merchandise Booth 1005
Colorado Tattoo Convention and Expo 3006, 3007
Combat Vets 2910, 2912
Confederation of Clubs – CCOC CCOC
Cornerstone Botanicals 2048
Country Crafter 2624, 2626
Cowtown Custom Leather 2955
Cracker Boys Racing 2600, 2601, 2602
Cross Eyed Riders – CMA 1008
D & R Enterprises 2635, 2637
David Uhl Fine Art 2061
Davies Cycle Goods 2713
Davies Cycle Goods 2810, 2811
Dean’s Leatherworks, LLC 2822
Debria’s Designs 3046, 3047, 3048
Decorated Temple Tattoo 3003, 3008, 3009
DeFleece Designs 4007, 4008
Deluxe Motor Company 2211
Deluxe Motor Company 2213
Designs by Ricker (American Fender Art) 2952
Dino’s Custom Cycles 2333, 2335, 2337
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse 2067
Disciples of Thunder 4028
Doc’s 2316, 2318
Dragon Waves Designs 2108
El Rey Artwork 3150
Elmer’s Biker Jewelry and Accessories 2906
EtchTechDenver 3051
Expressions Leather 2523, 2525
EZ-Money Cyclewerx 2334, 2336
Fall, Michael 2916
Fantastic Fan Art 3032
Farm In A Jar 4057
Fashion Flair 4004, 4005, 4006
Final Touch 3137, 3138
Final Touch 3157, 3158
Fixt Products 2415
Fiyah Distributors Inc. 2904
Flat Funnel 2818
Free Tomorrow MC 3035, 3036
Freedom Shields 3024, 3025
Freedom Shields 3026, 3027
Fun stuff 2625, 2627
G. L. and Co. 4000
Gallegos, Melvin 2607
General Lee Collection/Leather Legs 2520, 2522, 2524
Glitter Biker Boutique 2421
Global Travel Network – Nichols 2824
GTN 3084 Gonzales, Leo 2628
Gonzales, Leo 2630, 2632, 2634, 2636
Gonzales, Manuel 2609
GONZO 3067
Good Guy Apparel/Lowco 2532, 2533, 2534, 2535
Grande Vista Ranch 2707
Gray Soul Clothing 2058
Great Goody’s 2038, 2039
GTM Parts 2800, 2802
Halo Jewelry 3043
HAN Motogear 2425, 2426
Hattast-ique 2307, 2309
Hellfighters 2813, 2815
HelloFresh 4056
Hells Angels – Colorado Nomads 2300, 2302, 2304
Hell’s Lovers MC. 3119
Henderson, Al 2709
Highway Leather 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106
Highway Leather 3072, 3073, 3074, 3075 3076, 3077, 3078, 3079
HippieRockStar Designs 3068
Hollywood Cowgirl 2901, 2903
Hoodie 2804
Illuminada 3028, 3029
Independent Stylist Color Street 3098
Inferno Art Studio 2622
Inferno USA 2621
Invaders MC 2419, 2420
Iron Pony Express /Easterseals Colorado 2107
JA Oils & Parts 3021, 3022, 3023
JAB Dynamics 2009
Jankowski, Laurence 3050
John Henning 3059
John May Custom Paint 3085, 3086, 3087
Joyful Bling Dog Gear 2905
K & F Services, Inc 2214, 2911
Kaotic Concepts 2722
KIA Honor Flag 2913
Killer Jewelry (Silver Fantasy Land) 2031, 2032, 2033
Knight Body Jewelry 2801, 2803
Krystyna Lynn Kreations 3094, 3095
Larry’s Custom Cycle 2936, 2937, 2938, 2939, 2940, 2941, 2942, 2943
LeafFilter North,Inc. 2805
Leather Productions 3139, 3140, 3141, 3142, 3143, 3144, 3151, 3152, 3153, 3154, 3155, 3156
Liberty Mutual Insurance 4019
Lifetime Windows & Siding 4053
Lil Bikerz, LLC 3145, 3146, 3147
Livin The Dream Apparel 3102
Lombardi’s Boutique 2526, 2528
Los Fuertes MC 2929
Los Unos Pueblo 2831
Lowell, Robert 3010, 3012
Luminiox Tattoo Studio 3005
Mad Dog’s HD Performance 2918, 2919, 2920, 2921, 2922, 2923
MaddmillerAuto LLC 4060
Maximum Impressions, LLC 2313, 2315, 2315
McNamee, Tim 2623
Mile High Enchantments 3044
Mobile Audio Denver 2925, 2927
Mo-Door 2034, 2035
Motorado 2306
Motorado Parking Lot Sponsorship
Motorcycle Depot 3120, 3132
Motorsport Concepts 2110
MPP Tools 3121, 3122, 3123, 3124, 3125, 3126, 3127, 3128, 3129, 3130
No Faux Fur 2907, 2909
No School Choppers 2950, 2951
Nocturnal Tattoo 3002
Nova 2720
Olin, Dan 2711
Organ Donors Motorcycle Parts 2062, 2063, 2064, 2065, 2066
Osprey Scopes 3064, 3065, 3066
Outlaw Faith-DareMe Wear 2050, 2052
Pahuart 3049
Pain Away Magnetics 2301, 2303
Papa’s Leather 4009, 4012, 4013, 4014, 4015, 4016
Paragon Leather 4022, 4023, 4024
Passanante’s Home Food Services 2615
PatchStop RoadShow, LLC 3069, 3070, 3071, 3080, 3081, 3082
PDA Roadgear/Rockford Fosgate 1007
Peligrosos MC 2734, 2736
Performance Cycle of Colorado 1006
Pew, Rick 2603, 2604, 2605
Phil’s Welding 2701, 2703, 2705
Pohutukawa Motorcycle Tours – New Zealand & North America 4010
Poorman V-Twin, LLC 2934, 2935
Poppy Specialty Foods 2956,2957
Pristine Powder Coating 2036
Pro Promotions 1029.5, 2220, 2222, 2224
Promier Flashlights of Colorado 2954
Punt, Dennis 2730, 2732
Quality Machine 2317, 2319
RAA Leather 3148, 3149
Randy’s Classic Motorcycles 2518
Recycled Mat-ters 4020, 4021
Red and White Enterprises 2200, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208, 2209, 2210, 2212
Redmoon Fine Arts 2900, 2902
Roadies Performance, Inc 2215, 2217

Rocky Mountain Christian Riders – CMA 1028,1029
Roostersrides Speedshop 2030
Rosson, James 3060, 3061
Rosson, James 3062, 3063
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys 1001
RX Tattoo Care 2216
Safety Shelter 2611,2613
Sanger Cycles, Inc 2510,2511 2512, 2513, 2514
Savvy Sellphone Satchels 2826
Sharpensbest.com 3058
Shiney Side Up 3106, 3107, 3108, 3109
Shoehog 4025, 4026
Siegrist, Rick 2433, 2434, 2435
Siouxicide Choppers 3052, 3053, 3054, 3055, 3055, 3056, 3057
Skull Army 2633
Smitty’s Chrome Plating 2908
Smurfs Speed and Machine 2328, 2330
Sober Souls MC 4018
Soldiers for Jesus MC 2606, 2608
Sons of Silence – Eastern Colorado 2408, 2409
Sons of Silence – Metro 2053, 2054, 2055, 2056, 2056
Sons of Silence – Metro 2057
Sons of Silence – Southwest 2959
Sons of Silence – Southwestern CO 2407
Southworth Enterprises 2823, 2825
Southworth Enterprises 2827
Sport It Tees 2816, 2817
Sprouts Choppers, LLC 2924
Stephany’s Sunglasses 2516
Steve’s Leather 2221, 2223, 2225, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327
Stichn’ Quarters, Inc. 2305
Stix’s by D&J Distributors 3034
Stretch Decals 3099
Sumeria 4059
Sun Harley Davidson 1000
Sun Harley Davidson 2112, 2113 2227, 2229, 2231, 2232, 2233
Sundowners MC 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046
Superflexx Eyewear 2312, 2314
Susanne’s 3039
Taspen’s Organics 2515, 2517
teresa bass 3112, 3113, 3114
The Boutique 2915, 2917
The Denver Post 3096, 3097
The Road Called STRATE 4017
ThunderBird Motorcycle 2527, 2529
Time Vault Treasures 3133, 3134
Tim’s Airbrush 2926
T-Mobile 3118
Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministry 2738, 2740
Tri-City Cycle 2618
United States Veterans Riding Club, Inc 2412, 2414
USA Baggers 2059, 2060
Valiants MC 2833, 2835, 2837, 2839, 2928, 2930, 2932
Veterans MC 2405
Vets4Vets 1009
Western Slope Parts 3088, 3089, 3090, 3091, 3092, 3093
Wicked Bad Ass 2716
Wicked Influence 2040, 2041
Wide Open Saloon 2717, 2719
William Allen 3004
Willie’s Motorcycle Rescue 2531
Wrap It Upz, LLC 2828, 2830
Xotic Customs, LLC 2007, 2008

LOWER LEVEL VENDOR LIST

PDA Road Gear, Inc 5000, 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005
Andes Store 5007
Willie B Foundation 5008
Mile High Men’s Club 5009
Indian Marks Trading Post 5010, 5011, 5012
Welk Resorts 5013
True Frequency Products 5014
Renewal by Andersen 5015
Leafguard of Colorado 5016
Universal Windows Direct of Denver 5017
PDA Road Gear, Inc 5018, 5019
The Steampunk Butterfly 5020
Awesome Origins 5021
Bordner Home Improvement 5022, 5023
PDA Road Gear, Inc 5024
Grabassmary’s 5025, 5026
Rzonca, Joe 6000
Bill Rowe 6100
Barry’s American Cycles 6200
Ramey, Steve 6300

2020 Expo Schedule of Events

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Saturday February 1st

7:30am — Vendor doors open on North and South Sides

9:00am — Doors open to public

All Day — (Main Floor & Lower Level) Motorcycle Swap Meet
Front Room

All Day — (Front Room) Custom & Antique Motorcycle Show

11:00am – 6:00pm — (Front Room) Hourly prize giveaways by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys

11:00am – 6:00pm — (Front Room Stage) Live music by The Chase Stadium

All Day — (Stadium) Used Bike Sales Corral

11:15am – 11:45am (Stadium) Trial Bike Stunts by “Play with Gravity”

12:00pm – 1:30pm — (Stadium) Live music by Brothers of the Son

1:30pm – 2:30pm — (Stadium) Best “Skull” Tattoo Contest, (Stadium) Best “Ugly” Tattoo Contest

2:30pm – 3:00pm — (Stadium) Trial Bike Stunts by “Play with Gravity”

3:15pm – 4:30pm — (Stadium) Live music by The Remus Tucker Band

4:30pm – 5:30pm — (Stadium) Wet T-shirt Contest powered by Mile High Men’s Club – Special guest MC Willie B from KBPI

5:30pm – 7:00pm — (Stadium) Live music by The Remus Tucker Band

7:00pm — Expo closes for the day

Sunday February 2nd

7:30am – 9:00am — Vendor doors open on North and South Sides

9:00am — Doors open to public

All Day — (Main Floor & Lower Level) Motorcycle Swap Meet Front Room

8:15am – 8:45am — (Front Room) – Vendors only Service by Pastor Gary

All Day — (Front Room) Custom & Antique Motorcycle Show

11:00am – 3:00pm — (Front Room) Hourly prize giveaways by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys

11:00am – 3:00pm — (Front Room Stage) Live Music by The Chase

11:45am – 12:30pm — (Front Room) Motorcycle Show Awards Presentation Special guest MC Peter Boyles from KNUS

Stadium

All Day — (Stadium) Used Bike Sales Corral

10:00am – 10:30am — (Stadium) Services performed by Pastor Gary with Church in the Wind.

10:30am – 11:00am — (Stadium) Trial Bike Stunts by “Play with Gravity”

11:00am – 12:00pm — (Stadium) Best “American Traditional” Tattoo Contest
(Stadium) Best “Motorcycle Themed” Tattoo Contest

12:00pm – 1:30pm — (Stadium) Live music by Sammy Dee Blues Band

1:45pm – 2:15pm — (Stadium) Trial Bike Stunts by “Play with Gravity”

2:30pm – 4:00pm — (Stadium) Live Music by Sammy Dee Blues Band

4:00pm — Show is over- doors close

True Bike Accident Story

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Why is it important to include Un-Insured/Under-Insured Motorist Coverage in your policy?

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Considering being in a motorcycle accident in July of this year, I discovered that I didn’t have UM/UIM coverage included in my motorcycle policy. This means that because the at-fault driver didn’t have enough coverage on their policy, I might be stuck with paying my medical bills which as of today is $33,000.00.

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Lacombe Alberta

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This central Alberta community has lots to offer! 

Lacombe is located in the QEll Highway corridor, with access to hundreds of kilometers of additional secondary routes making the city of Lacombe a natural stop when touring through Central Alberta.  Situated in the beautiful parkland district between Edmonton and Calgary Lacombe is the perfect weekend or day trip destination!

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