California/Southwest Motorcycle

Events Calendar – September 2012

 

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 1
SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS HARLEY-DAVIDSON FIRST SATURDAY SWAP MEET - 10AM – 3 PM. Enjoy Biggs BBQ and Live Band “Buzz Bombs”. 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113. More info: 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD.

TUCSON AZ* 11th Annual Bark at the Moon Presented by Tucson Loners MC. Registration begins at the Branding Iron North from 4-6pm with various stops along the way. $10 per person. Live music, 50/50 raffle, food. $400.00 in cash prizes plus giveaways. 4pm. Branding Iron North 2660 W Ruthrauff Rd Tucson, AZ 520-306-8371

LORDSBURG NM* 2nd Annual Bootheel Bike Run and Rally Presented by Lordsburg Cycleworks. Lordsburg, NM (2.5 Hours east of Tucson). Kickstands up at 10am from Lordsburg, ride to Rodeo, NM, and then to Animas, NM and finish off back in Lordsburg for bike games, vendors, and live music. Admission: $10.00. 10am Lordsburg Cycleworks Shop 1020 W. Motel Dr Lordsburg, NM 575-915-4614 FACEBOOK lordsburgcycleworks@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 6
GILBERT, AZ* Nicantoni’s at 1430 W Warner Rd Gilbert, AZ will in part host the 2nd Annual AZ Burn Center Bike/Rod Ride. Donations of Coloring Books, Crayons, Stuffed Animals, Board/Card Games, etc. are welcome and appreciated. (Must be new/in package) Part of the proceeds will also go to help the kids. The Gilbert Fire Dept and staff from the AZ Burn Center will be here too. www.rideforazburn.com is the link for the ride, reg., or just to donate. Spread the word & help the kids!!! Contact Vic Buono Email pizzahead@nicantonis.com

SEPTEMBER 7-8
REDMOND, OR* RUN TO THE CASCADES MOTORCYCLE RALLY $15/Day, $25/Weekend. $5/night camping, Knights of Mayhem real metal Jousting, concerts, poker runs, tattoo expo, vendors, party Thursday, more. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756 Info: Aaron 541-550-6845, www.runtothecascades.com SEE AD.

SEPTEMBER 7
LANCASTER, CA* Presented by Lifestyle Rider. This 3-day event is an “Old School Run” to the Kern River in So Cal. No entry fees,No Vendors,just ride & party along the River.Tent camping is preferred but support vehicles are welcome.All Bikes are welcome.ADULTS ONLY. Calkins Flats campground is not a pay or state park camping area. McNallys General store & restaurant 1 mile away. If you cannot make the ride out from Lancaster HD then just ride to the campground anytime. More info Contact Red Dog http://www.lifestylerider.com OR Phone 661-373-0347

SAN DIEGO, CA. San Diego Harley Garage Party! Discover the freedom of riding your own motorcycle at the Harley event that’s geared towards women. We’ll talk about how to get started & show you how to design, fit & personalize a bike as unique as you! Dinner, Drinks, Make-overs & Massages too! Located at 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd. SD CA 92111.6:30pm-8:30pm. All Complimentary! Contact Trisha M. Marshall at trisha@sandiegoharley.com

SEPTEMBER 8
SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS CREW RIDE—Come Ride With the Biggs Harley-Davidson Crew! Meet at 9 AM. Enjoy Biggs BBQ and Live Band “Hoodoo Blues”. 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113. More info: 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Leather and Lace Bridal Show 2012 Saturday September 8th 2012 from 11am to 4pm. This event will be held at the Venue of Scottsdale, located at 7117 E 3rd Avenue Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. Leather & Lace Bridal Show will provide a comfortable environment for the woman that rides to find everything she wants for her special day whether it is for a lavish wedding, a simple wedding with a few friends or a fantastic bachelorette party!Partial proceeds from this event will benefit Veterans First LTD. Contact Amy Rose Rey twogalsamy@hotmail.com

SAN DIEGO, CA. San Diego Harley-Davidson hosts the Warrior’s Code Poker Ride! Benefitting Wounded Warrior Homes. Registration begins at 8am at San Diego Harley: 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd. SD CA 92111. Ride ends with festivities, BBQ, Music, Vendors, Opportunity Drawings & more at San Diego Harley. (Wounded Warrior Homes is a 5013c, non profit organization) Contact Trisha M. Marshall at trisha@sandiegoharley.com or Phone 858-616-6999

TUCSON AZ* 5th Annual 9-11 Tribute Motorcycle Rally & Run Presented by American Legion Riders. Benefits 9/11 Tucson Memorial Building Fund. Show your pride and fly your flag All rider clubs and cages welcome. 10am American Legion Post 36 5845 E 22nd. St. Tucson, AZ 520-906-1748 chico-59@live.com,  www.911tucsonmemorialfoundation.org

GLENDALE, CA* WILDLIFE POKER RUN The poker run starts at Glendale Harley Davidson, 3717 San Fernando Rd., Glendale CA. Pre-registration-$20.00 Rider, $15.00 Passenger.Day of the event – $25.00 Rider, $20.00 Passenger. The fee includes lunch, poker hand and a commemorative pin. Cash prize of $150 will be awarded for high and $50 for low hand. The ride ends with live band, vendors, food and major prize raffles to benefit the charity, Wildlife Waystation. All Bikes are Welcome! Contact Cardo Email cardo.hog@gmail.com

TUCSON AZ* Sun Riders M/C Party at the Bashful Bandit Presented by Sun Riders M/C. Benefits Aviva Childrens Service’s. Come out and join the Sun Riders M/C for a party at the Bashful Bandit. September 8, 2012 from 4pm – ?. A $10.00 donation at the door gets you a plate of food. There will be vendors, door prizes, 50/50, a bike show, live music and a wet T-shirt contest. $1.00 well drinks or jello shots! 4pm. Bashful Bandit 3686 E. Speedway (just west of Alvernon) Tucson, AZ 520-312-8120 www.tucsonsunriders.com,  sunridersmc@hotmail.com

17TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE GRIZZLIES Presented by Friends of the Moonridge Zoo. Benefits The Grizzly Bears and the Moonridge Animal Park. Run pin (first 500), T-shirt, raffle, 50/50, prizes, live music, barbecue, vendors, chapter challenge. Poker run, $25/rider, $20/passenger. Starts 9:30 am. Chad’s Place, 40740 Village Dr. Big Bear Lake, CA Friends of the Moonridge Zoo 909.878.4200, www.moonridgezoo.org, fomz@moonridgezoo.org

ANNUAL FALL BALL Presented by Diablos MC Berdoo. Benefits Diablos MC Berdoo. All are welcome. Entry includes a meal. Live music with Rude Boy, wet T-shirt contest, vendors, riding games and door prizes. $15/person. Doors open 11 am. Diamond Jims/Mill Creek Cattle Co., 1872 Hwy 38. Mentone, CA 909.615.8635

Ukiah, CA* Mendocino HOG Bike Show and Poker Run, Benefiting Willets Rotary, 8:00am at Ukiah Harley-Davidson, 2600 N. State Street, Ukiah Ca. 95482 $20.00 poker run, $10.00 to register your bike for the show. Ride to the Mendocino Coast and through the Navarro Redwoods to The Navarro General Store for lunch, Bike Show and games, live music, raffle and 50/50. Poker run entry includes lunch, ride pin and T-shirt while supplies last. Contact Don Mortensen Email eckmort57@yahoo.com

Dixon, CA* 7th Annual Renegade Rendezvous. Voted #1 Bike Show Celebrity appearance by Pawn Stars, “Big Hoss” & “Chumlee”. Ride-in bike show Tattoo Contest Bikini Contest Pickle Lick’n Contest Winnie Bite Stunt shows Vendors Biker Games Bike Builders Playboy Models and much more. Admission: $20 Purchase your tickets in advance and receive a FREE Limited Edition Event T-Shirt (Renegade Classics Fresno, Sacramento & Modesto) FREE Parking – Gates Open at 10AM Dixon Fairgrounds – Dixon, CA Contact Renegade Classics Email renegadeclassics@sbcglobal.net

SEPTEMBER 9
TARYNS HOPE 4 LIFE MOTORS FOR MITO 5 Presented by Skip Fordyce. Benefits Taryn Fogel Special Needs Trust, RMD house charitys. Taryn Fogel has what is know as a fatal mitochondrial disease for which there is no cure. Ride helps with medical costs and raises awareness. Free. Meet 9 am. Skip Fordyce Harley, 7688 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA E.J. Fogel 951.310.7048, www.tarynsHope4Life.com, ejfdrf@sbcglobal.net

SEPTEMBER 13
Downey, CA. Join Los Angeles Harley-Davidson of Anaheim at Bob’s Big Boy Broiler in Downey for Beer, Wine, and Food Specials, Raffles, and more! RIDE SAFE! 7447 Firestone Blvd in Downey 6-9pm Contact Erika Dial at erika@lahdoa.com or Phone (714) 871-6563

SEPTEMBER 14
KERNVILLE, CA* 24th Annual Golden State Rendezvous State Run!!! ALL Motorcyclists Welcome! Scenic Location on the Kern River! Live Entertainment by Steelgrave, and Elmer Time. Bike & People Games, Vendors, Harmon Memorial Ride. Awards. Pre-Reg. Price $30 single, $40 couple. 13-17 $10, & under 12-$5. RV’s extra $10.00. Deadline 8/15/2012, RV’s extra $10.00. After deadline Singles $40, Couples $45. Contact tina.sanders@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 14-16
COTTONWOOD, AZ* 12th Thunder Valley Rally, Sept 14, 15, 16 Old Town Cottonwood, AZ Sponsored by: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, & the City of Cottonwood. Over $4,000 in prize money for the Poker Run, and over $2,000 for the KA Cycles Bike Show (Call KA Cycles for all your cycle needs @(928.634.1364) Three days of the best bike builders AZ has to offer, vendors, live music and Old Town charm. Contact Hezekiah Allen at hallen@cottonwoodaz.gov

LEGGETT, CA* FRYED BROTHERS 32-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY IN THE REDWOODS. More info to come. Save the Date! Call Barb Fryed at 707-824-4861.

SEPTEMBER 15
SAN MARCOS, CA* MILITARY OUTREACH BENEFIT RIDE –MOM4USA–Biggs Harley-Davidson 9AM- After-Party Noon to 3PM with Biggs BBQ and Live Band “The Decades”. 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113. More info: 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD.

LAS VEGAS, NV* Whisker and Tails Motorcycle Raffle Run, All Fur Love Animal Society and Vegas Shepherd Rescue, 5pm, Barking Dogs 9325 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 145, Las Vegas NV 89178, 702.247.9274,$30 per rider and $50 per couple, There will be an all you can eat dinner, live music, and raffles. Contact bikerun Email bikerun@allfurloveanimalsociety.org

PHOENIX, AZ* 9th Annual Save the Chesticles Poker Run. Sign up 10 a.m. @ Steel Horse Saloon 1818 w. Bell Road $20 single /$25 double. Ride pins first 250 registered riders. $250 best hand $100 worst hand.Raffles,Vendors welcome. Info contact “G” 623-262-7101 or savethechesticles@gmail.com

ST. GEORGE, UT. Vietnam Veterans of America , Chapter 961,”VVA”, and Zion Harley Davidson Presents: Dixie Utah’s Bikes, BBQ, and Music Southern pulled pork BBQ by Veterans Blues BBQ Live music, by Bluesman Robin Henkel, Rock “n” Horse Band, Loose Connection, and The Rock Dox 10 am to 7 pm Contact Linda Blackman Email vva961@rocketmail.com

SEPTEMBER 18
Santa Ana, CA. BIKE NIGHT at Original Mike’s! Join Los Angeles Harley-Davidson of Anaheim at Original Mike’s for Raffles, Extended Happy Hour, and Karaoke on the Patio. Lots of Bike Parking! RIDE SAFE! 100 S Main Street in Santa Ana 6-9pm Contact Erika Dial at erika@lahdoa.com or 714-871-6563

SEPTEMBER 19-23
RENO, SPARKS & VIRGINIA CITY, NV— STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY- 18TH Annual Music, Metal & Motorcycle Festival—Tours, live entertainment, Ride In Shows & Bike Competitions, Stunt Shows, Rides to Lake Tahoe, Poker Walks & Runs, America’s Finest Custom Bike Builder Expo, Tattoo Expo, BIKE DRAWING for a 2012 H-D “72”, tickets $5 w/% of proceeds to NV Diabetes Assn. for their Juvenile Diabetes Camp. Register at www.roadshowsreno.com, at Reno Ballroom 4th & Center, or at Downtown Sparks Street Vibrations HQ. SEE AD.

SEPTEMBER 21
LAS VEGAS NV. LAS VEGAS VINTAGE BIKE NIGHT The 3rd Friday of every month is Vintage Bike Night in downtown Las Vegas. Starts at 7pm. Located at The Arts Factory 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Come check out cool classic bikes – Cafe Racers, Custom Bikes, Classic Harleys, Retro Sport Bikes & Scooters. Jammin’ line-up of live music, live body painting, artists and vendors, food and drink specials. Contact Las Vegas Dyno Tech info@lasvegasdyno.com or call 702.644.9412

SEPTEMBER 21-23
SHOW LOW AZ* Sunrise Serenity Run X. 10th Year Anniversary ~ Bike Rally for Clean & Sober Bikers in the Cool Pines of the White Mountains in Show Low, AZ. Friday & Saturday Night Speaker Meetings, Poker Run, Bike Games, Raffles, 50-50, Fri & Sat Night Dinner, Lunch on Sat, Breakfast Sat & Sun & Blessing of the Bikes. For more info contact Nancy at 928-242-3817 or visit www.sunriseserenityrun.info

SEPTEMBER 22-23
Glendale, CA – Glendale Harley-Davidson – Uncage your Freedom – 2013 H-D Factory Truck & Demo Event – 17 New Models to choose from including a CVO – 9am-5pm www.glendaleharley.com 818-246-5618 – at Glendale H-D – 3717 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204

SEPTEMBER 22
Fullerton, CA. BIKE SHOW at Los Angeles Harley-Davidson of Anaheim! Custom Trophies, Free PBR Beer by the PBR Girls, Free Food, Live Music by the Jay Edwards Band, 10 Categories, People’s Choice Award! $15 registration fee if paid before September 15th, $25 late registration. Only 100 entries accepted, sign up NOW to reserve your spot! Call for details. 2635 W Orangethorpe Ave Fullerton, CA 92833 Contact Erika Dial at erika@lahdoa.com or call Phone (714) 871-6563

SIERRA VISTA AZ* POW-MIA Memorial Run. The ride will start is at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail in Sierra Vista. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 9:00 am. If you pre-register the fee is $20.00 pre-rider. The ride ends with a 50/50, silent auctions, give a ways, live music, bike contest and vendors. For more information call visit http://si.azvfwriders.com/

San Marco, CA* 3rd Annual Indian Summer Poker Run. Chapter Challenge. Biggs Harley Davidson 1040 Vallecitos Blvd #113, San Marcos Ca. 92069. Start Time 8:00am. Cost $25.00 Rider/$20.00/passenger.Pre-Register by 9-8-12 @ www.biggshd.com or mail to P.O. Box 610 San Marcos Ca 92079 save $5.00. Event pin for the first 300. $250 High Hand $100 Low Hand. Last bike out by 9:30 lunch from 10:300am to 1:30pm. Prizes/Raffle @ 2:30 Contact Bill Eldridge Email asstdir@biggshog.com or Phone 760-535-4316

SEPTEMBER 23
DANA POINT, CA* The Guns ‘n Hoses Ride raises funds for the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs’ Memorial Fund, Orange County Fire Authority’s Firefighters Relief Fund, and Laguna Niguel Military Support Foundation, supporting Marines and Navy personnel. Proceeds benefit families left behind whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice protecting us at home and defending our freedoms abroad. This year’s ride will take us through Camp Pendleton and end at the Irvine Auto Center. Contact Shiree Colton at shiree@aocds.org

Tombstone, AZ* Tombstone Harley Davidson First Anniversary . Join us for a historic ride through Cochise County. Ride starts Johnny Ringo’ 10th & Allen 9 a.m. Tour 1910 Gleeson Jail, ride through mining towns and end at Triangle T Ranch where some of the most famous war criminals were housed. This ride is free, lunch can be purchased at the saloon & restaurant at the ranch. For more info call Kay 520-457-1482. Contact Kay Tombstone Harley Davidson at kaytombstone@gmail.com

San Diego, CA* Wolf Pack MC San Diego – Motorcycle Swap Meet plus Raffle & 50/50 Prizes. Portion of proceeds benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Start Time : 8am Start Location : Kennedys Custom Cycles, 3028 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92054 Free entry. 10′ x 10′ vendor spots available for $25. Contact Wrench Email wrenchwp@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 27
SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS H-D “LAST THURSDAY” BIKE NIGHT 5-8 PM at Cool Hand Luke’s, 110 Knoll Rd. Presented by Biggs Harley-Davidson 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113. More info: Luke’s- 760-752-3152 or call Biggs at 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD.

SEPTEMBER 27-30
LAS VEGAS NV* Las Vegas Bikefest. RIDIN’ VEGAS STYLE. Las Vegas BikeFest® is the excuse you’ve been looking for to let loose a little. Come celebrate our 12th Annual Event. A four day international event with Poker Runs, Poker Walks, Custom Bike Show, Over 250 Vendors, Baddest Bagger of Las Vegas, Miss & Mr. Las Vegas BikeFest, Motorcycle Giveaways, Entertainment, and more. Don’t miss Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship – an invite only display of 20 of the hottest builders in the world. Registration starts as low as $30 and includes event t-shirt, rally pin, commemorative gift, and more. For more information see the website at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or call toll-free 1-866-BIKEFESTor e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com. SEE AD

A beautiful ride through San Diego’s back country with stops including Rainbow Oaks, Pala Casino and the Hideout Saloon. Registration begins at 8am at Escondido American Legion. All proceeds benefit medical research for veterans. Post ride event at Biggs Harley Davidson will include: Free food, 50/50 Opportunity Drawing, Vendor Village with samples, deals, exhibits, and prizes. Cash prize $350 and $100 low hand gift certificate. Contact Meghan Ferguson, Email mferguson@vmrf.org

SEPTEMBER 29
SAN MARCOS, CA* WINGS, WHEELS & WARRIORS RIDE – Meet at Biggs Harley-Davidson—Honor & Support our Troops–After-Party at Biggs H-D with BBQ & Live Band “The Last Call”. 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113. More info: 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD.

BAKERSFIELD, CA. Purple Thunder Cancer Ride – Open Ride!! All Welcome!! Registration – 8:00 a.m. Bakersfield Harley-Davidson: 35089 Merle Haggard Dr. 5 stop Poker Run – Ending at Ethel’s Old Corral Café Cash prize for high & low hands – Additional poker hands $5.00 each Dice Roll – 50/50 – Door Prizes – Lunch Live Music Donated by Really Big Midgetz $25.00 per person, includes lunch, 1 drink ticket and 1 door prize ticket 1st 150 to pre-register receive a ride pin. Contact Sandy Engle info@purplethundercancerride.com

 

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 5-7
ALPINE, CA* SADDLETRAMPS 8th ANNUAL BIKETOBEER FEST—ALL Motorcycles Welcome– Fri. Camping check in 2 pm, $22/space/night/>4P. Meal included Sat & Sun. Call to reserve. Poker Ride Sat 9 am. Bands, Games, Prizes, Food, Wet T-Shirt- Proceeds to Boys & Girls Club. Ma-Tar-Awa RV Camper Park at 25 Browns Rd., Viejas Indian Reservation— www.matarawarvpark.com or more info- Coyote- 619-471-8764. SEE AD

OCTOBER 6
Norco, CA* American Legion Riders Chapter 328 Bike and Car Show. Food, drinks, music, vendors. Donations $10 per bike or car entry, will benefit various Veterans groups. Check in, 8:30-10 am. 3888 Old Hamner Rd., Norco. Contact j-mcgrath@att.net or Carlene at 951-371-9108

TUCSON AZ* 3rd Annual Kelli’s Ride Presented by and benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A Motorcycle Ride Honoring Kelli Bonn and Helping to Find a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes – 10/6/2012. Check-in at 9am. 50-mile ride starts at 11am. $30 preregistration, $35 day-of registration, includes T-shirt; $10 raffle tickets for a chance to win spa packages, resort stays and a $4,000 gift card for Harley Davidson of Tucson. 11am. Harley Davidson of Tucson 7355 Interstate 10 Frontage Road Tucson, AZ 520-907-4235 www.kellisride.org,  admin@kellisride.org

Santa Ana, CA* 6th Annual Downed Biker Rally. To benefit So Cal riders who go down and need assistance. Smokin’ Live Music, Food by Five Loaves and Two Fish Bike Show, Tons of Vendors, Prize Drawing and 50/50. This years DBR will be held at Church of the Nazarene 1500 E. 17th Street. Vendors Call Monika or Natascha Fletcher at 562-692-6369 or E-mail nat@ocbikersforchrist.org Contact Pastor Tom questions@downedbikerfund.org

MADERA, CA. 6th annual Christian Bikers Rally Madera County Fairgrounds Madera, California. Free event, vendors, bike games, arm wrestling, bike show, speakers , music. Even stuff for the kids 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Contact Ray W Wright Email rwwright7@comcast.net

OCTOBER 7
VISALIA, CA. Women’s Breast Cancer Ride. to benefit patients who can\’t afford mammograms. $25 for rider & passenger. $10 extra meal tickets. Register by mail before Sept. 7th and receive 10 Grand Prize Tickets. Register from 8am to 10am. 1st group leaves at 9:45am, 2nd group leaves at 10am and 3rd group leaves at 10:15am. Ladies, if you don’t have a bike, come in your car! Men can join us for lunch at Exeter City Park, D Street & Cedar in Exeter, CA. 4949 W. Cypress Ave. Visalia, CA. Start time 8 am. More info contact SideCar Cindy at sidecarcindy@lostgirlsmc.com

OCTOBER 13
BALDWIN PARK, CA* LAIDLAW’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIG OL’ BASH– Bike & Car Show– All Day Festival, 11 AM til ??!! Car/Bike Reg. 10 AM, Bikini Bike Wash, Burnout Contest, Motorcycle Loud Stereo Contest, Vendors, Food Trucks, 3 Live Bands. 1919 Puente Ave. More info: 626-851-0412 or www.laidlawsharley.com SEE AD!

LAS VEGAS, NV. BOTH BARRELS – GUNS AND MOTORCYCLES EVENT Vegas will never be the same!! Six acres full of everything to make a good time… Ride-up Motorcycle Show for Prizes, Custom Bike Row, Prize Drawings All Day Long, Regular Joe’s Shooting Competition for a Commemorative Gun Live Classic Rock Band All Day, delicious Food by top Las Vegas Grilling and Cooking Mavens, Free Indoor Shooting: Live-Fire Test Drive, Factory Motorcycle Dealers and Outdoor Market Vendors, Kid-friendly Attractions, Guns & Ammo Specials, Cash or Trade Used Gun Round-Up, Free Gun and Personal Protection Classes, Fundraisers to Benefit Families of Deployed American Warriors. Presented by Discount Firearms+Ammo and Quick Throttle Magazine. Call Cheryl Warren at (702) 575-7732 for event and exhibitor information

PHOENIX AZ* Hog Run For The House – 1st Annual Poker Run Benefiting The Arizona Transplant House. Benefiting The Arizona Transplant House, Village at Mayo Clinic. Start time 9 a.m. at Harley Davidson of Scottsdale and concludes at same location with a BBQ lunch, prizes, 50/50 raffle and Grand Prize Raffle for a new 2012 Harley Davidson Deluxe Softail (Don’t need to be present to win). Ride Fee: $25/single or $35 with passenger. All proceeds go towards benefiting organ transplant and cancer patients & their families. For more information visit www.aztransplanthouse.org or call (480)609-1324 to register for the run and buy Harley Davidson raffle tickets.

CATALINA, AZ* 6th Annual Twisted Whiskers M/C Rodeo Presented by Twisted Whiskers and Posse. Benefits Brotherhood of Veterans. Come for a full day of Biker fun. Most fun you can have with your clothes on. Particpating or just watching, a good time will be had by all. Admission: $15/Double $10/Single. After 5 live music with $10 cover. Food and drink available all day. Plenty dry camping, bring your beelroll or Rv and make a weekend out of it. See you there. 6pm Cadillac Chaparrell Steak House Mile Post 102 on Hwy 79 Catalina, AZ 520-260-9786 Xjarhd1@msn.com.

Escalon, CA 4th Annual Veterans Assistance & Relief Poker Run. 10-13-12. Sign in 8:30 to 10:00 am at Main St. Park. 1746 Main St. 95320, $20 sngl $35 cpl with pre reg $25 sngl $40 cpl after 9-25-12. Help support Veterans with a Ride up into the hills, followed by a BBQ, music in the Park & Raffle. Ride Pin & T Shirt to 1st 75, good times good cause. Put on by the American Legion Riders Chapter 263 Escalon. Contact Dennis 209 496 5825 or Mark 209 573 0970

OCTOBER 14
BULLHEAD CITY AZ* We Care “Patriot Day” Poker Run. The BHC Moose Riders are sponsoring this poker run to benefit the “Healing Heroes Network” which is a nationwide network of medical professionals that provide free services to our returning vets when it is not covered by the VA. There will be food, raffle, 50/50, slow bike race, weenie bite and live music by Dangerous Criminal. Poker hands are $10 or 3 for $25. Sign up at the BHC Moose Lodge – 2620 Miracle Mile from 8:00 – 10:30 A.M. Breakfast available for $5. For more info contact Joe (928)768-1641. Come out and support our troops!! For more information www.facebook.com/BullheadCityMooseRiders.

OCTOBER 14-15
AMA National Gypsy Tour – Big Bike Weekend. The event starts at Holiday Inn, 1900 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA. Free chance to win $10,000 in cash – Need to register by Oct 1! Registration fees $15 to VIP Reg at $50. VIP registration includes police Green Light Escorted ride, VIP dinner and daily chances to win $10,000. Other events Ladies Only Ride, poker runs, ride-in bike show, bike games, special discounts for registrants. Vendors and food and music in the heart of hotel/restaurant row. All riders welcome! Benefits local food banks. More info: www.bigbikeweekend.com; bigbikeweekend@hotmail.com or 530-222-8025 (leave msg).

OCTOBER 20
Laughlin, NV. ABATE Local 29. 21st Anniv. and 15th Annual Aquarius Laughlin Run, 5 card stud (H/L hand) traditional run. Raffles, $200 cash card raffle, 50/50, run pins1st 50 sign ups. Trophies, pre reg. sign up Draw. $100 cash. special room rates. call for flyer or email pre reg S$15 C $20, day S$20 C$30 Contact Marty Rapp, Thomas Bruce at doittoittb@yahoo.com

VIET NAM VETS/LEGACY VETS MC FALL RUN Presented by Viet Nam/Legacy Vets MC Chapter “C”. Benefits veterans and to continue public’s awareness of POW/MIA issues. Music, raffles, food and drink. With two sign up locations at Bobby’s Territorial H-D and Imperial Cycle Center. Final stop in Brawley, California. $15/single, $20/couple. Starts 8 am. Imperial Cycle Center/Bobby’s Territorial D, 1334 N. Imperial Ave/2550 E. Gila Ridge Rd. El Centro, CA/Yuma, AZ, Cally 928.581.2311

OCTOBER 21
LOVE RIDE Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Glendale. Benefits USO. Celebrities include Jay Leno, Peter Fonda, and Robert Patrick. $45/person Register 6–10 am. Harley-Davidson of Glendale, 3717 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 818.246.5618, www.loveride.org

OCTOBER 26-27
McNEAL AZ* 18th Annual Southern Arizona Harley Riders Biker Rodeo Presented by Southern Az Harley Riders MC. Benefit Cochise County Charities. Free Dry Camping On-Site. Bike Games, Kids Games, Door Prizes, Live Bands (Rowdy Johnson, RockUs), 50/50 drawings, Fine form contest, Have-A-Clue Ride, Vendors, Auction, Saturday night bonfire, 10/26 Halloween costume contest. 2pm Western Junction Bar & Grill 5838 Double Adobe Road McNeal, AZ (520) 249-3939 suzibrack@powerc.net

OCTOBER 27
PHOENIX, AZ. School Girl Run, for swift children’s charities. This is a themed motorcycle run where women dress in school girl outfits, men just come enjoy the fun, every rider that has ever been on this ride in San Diego brags it’s the most fun they have ever had on a ride..details at www.schoolgirlrun.com Contact Pearlene at jandpabbott@gmail.com or Phone 619-873-5644. SEE AD

KINGMAN, AZ. 17th Annual BIG DOG ALLEY Goin to the Dogs poker run, proceeds to benefit Mutt Matchers and Friends a local no kill dog shelter, Sign in starts at 9am till 11am, sign-in in Kingman at Performance Specialists 4906 N Olympic (near the Kingman airport) sign-in in Bullhead City at Cathie’z Leathers 2649 hwy 95 suite A, For more info check our website at www.desertroadridersmc.com

PHOENIX AZ* B.A.C.A.(Bikers Against Child Abuse) 4th Annual Awareness Run. Please join us in our 4th Annual Awareness Run to continue to fight Child Abuse. More in formation will come as to where & when. Please hold this date, as you won’t regret what we have planned. And remember, “NO CHILD DESERVES TO LIVE IN FEAR”!!!! Any questions please contact Nytro at muslermychewy@cox.net.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. VFWR Thunder Mountain Run! Net proceeds go to support families of killed or wounded Veterans through the National Veterans Home for Children & Widows. Run will be approx. 100 miles around the valley. Free Breakfast & Lunch with Registration. T-Shirts, pins & tabs, Vendors, Cards, Raffles, 50/50 all available. Registration 8am Start 10am VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Scottsdale 85257 Single Rider $20 Dbl $30 Contact Tom “Renman” Cole at tombat60@cox.net

 

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NOVEMBER 2
IRVINE, CA. The Orange Coast HOG Chapter proudly presents the Inagural Injured Warrior Appreciation Run. Benefiting the injured warriors at Camp Pendleton Balboa Naval Hospital & the Wounded Warrior Battalion West. Stage @ 8am ride @9:30am from OC Harley-Davidson Dealership in Irvine, Ca 70 mile run to Camp Pendleton, shirt,pin and Lunch. go to www.ochog.org for more details. Support these brave men and women!! Contact Richard Rahe at
raher@aol.com

NOVEMBER 3
MESA , AZ* Arizona Rip’s B.A.D. Ride VIII. The B.A.D. ride was started in Southern California by Rip Rose, a biker and photojournalist for Easyriders, who wanted to bring the biker nation together in the fight against diabetes. Today, that dream is a reality. This year marks the 8th Annual Arizona Rip’s B.A.D. Ride and we’re ready to make it BIGGER and BADDER than ever before! Please join us in bringing the biker nation together to stop diabetes! You can make a difference! Your efforts will make a difference to the nearly 26 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and another 79 million people with pre-diabetes. Take action and register today! Register now to be B.A.D. and support the fight against diabetes. Join the biker nation and the American Diabetes Association in the fight against this deadly disease. Rip’s B.A.D. Ride will take place as part of the Rocktoberfest celebrations. You can choose from 1 of 2 escorted rides from the East and West Valley Tilted Kilt locations end at The Event Center by Chester’s Harley-Davidson. Starting Locations: West Valley – Tilted Kilt – 16840 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria / East Valley – Tilted Kilt – 1910 S. Gilbert Rd. in Mesa. Ending Location: The Event Center – 944 South Country Club in Mesa. Please visit our website www.ripsbadride.com for more information or contact Kaylee at (602)861.4731 x7098 or kgronau@diabetes.org

NOVEMBER 8-11
PENASCO, SONORA MEXICO 2012 ROCKY POINT RALLY you’ve seen the pictures! You’ve read and heard the stories! Now it’s time you joined the party! Join us at the Sea of Cortez. Benefits Red Cross and other local charities. Additional info TBA. Starts 11 am. Playa Bonita. Puerto Penasco, Sonora, MX Oscar Palacio 011.52.638.383.2586

NOVEMBER 10
GLENDALE, AZ. 2012 VETERANS TRIBUTE RIDE & FAMILY FESTIVAL Presented by Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln The Veterans Tribute Ride honors our armed services and veterans. The “free” Family Festival brings our community together in a day of remembrance and celebration for their service. BENEFITS: Arizona National Guard (Family Readiness & Be Resilient Programs) and the Patriot Guard Riders of Arizona *FEE: $25 – 1 biker/ $40 – 2 up *First 300 registered get FREE Veterans Day Tshirt/Tank Contact Amy Petrovsky Email amy@sensationalevents.com

NOVEMBER 11
LOMA LINDA, CA The 22nd “One More from the Heart” Run to aid the residents of Totally Kids child care center at 1720 Mountain View Ave., Loma Linda is on. Ride out with us from the Chopper Place, 4791`Doane Ave. Riverside, leave 10AM sharp, or arrive at the Center on your own at 10:45 AM. There are NO fees to participate in this event, it’s just a nice thing to do, a list of needed items on the flier as is an itinerary, Please join us this year. Email hr-wolfe@att.net

TUCSON AZ* Veteran’s Day Poker Run, Oasis Lodge # 52. Oasis Masonic Lodge #52 is hosting a benefit Poker Run to support their charities (Bikes for Books, Children At Risk, etc)Registration 8:00 – 10:30 A.M. Hands Called at 2:00 P.M. $15.00 per rider – $13.00 Early Registration – $12.00 for groups of 5+ riders. Breakfast and Lunch available. Ride Begins and Ends at Oasis Lodge # 52 – 450 N Pantano Rd, in Tucson. For more information http://www.oasis52.org/ or email rmdonohue@cox.net