2013 – Year in Pictures
Your fellow riders at Quick Throttle want to thank you all for viewing our photos and reading our stories; it’s our privilege to give you a look at the wide world of motorcycling through our eyes of amazement, and our camera lenses.
ABATE of WA Spring Opener
ABATE of Washington Spring Opener, June 14-16, 2013, Easton, WA.
Photos by Diana Olmstead
American Heat
Photos by Randy Twells
American Heat – Soul Connection
Soul Connection brings a show-stopping performance of classic & Latin rock to American Heat Motorcycle Rally in Palm Springs, CA October 25-27, 2013. Photos by Randy Twells.
American Heat – World on Fire
The band World On Fire, whose guitarist Tyler Nelson has been an alternate member of Great White, ignites the stage with classic rock at American Heat Motorcycle Rally, Palm Springs, CA October 25-27, 2013. Photos by Randy Twells.
Arizona Bike Week
Photos by Digger Dave
Big Bobs Biker Bash
Photos by Digger Dave
Big Bubbas Ride
Photos by Digger Dave
Big Cover Up
Quick Throttle investigated the Big Cover Up, Dec. 22, 2013. “Undercover surveillance” reveals the facts about benefit event starting at San Diego HD, ending at Kennedys Custom Cycles /Oceanside, that supplies blankets, socks and other warm items to the homeless through Brother Benno’s & St. Vincent De Paul charities. Event organized by Messengers & Pioneers MC’s.
Biggs Toy Store Invasion
Biggs Harley-Davidson’s 8th Annual Toy Store Invasion- Over 200 riders invaded Walmart on Dec. 14, 2013, purchased toys & rode to San Diego Rady Children’s Hospital where the kids got to pick their presents! Afterparty lunch and live music by The Last Call at Biggs H-D. Photos by Randy Twells, Howie Wahl & Rick Ortiz.
Biggs Toy Store Invasion – Last Call
THE LAST CALL- A Classic Rock Band– The Last Call plays classic rock ‘n’ roll at at the Biggs Harley-Davidson after-party for the Toy Store Invasion Dec. 14, 2013. Photos by Randy Twells.
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Bikers for Boobies
Photos by Digger Dave
Burapa – Bigger, Bolder, Better
Photos by Art Hall
Elko Jamboree
Photos by Flame & Debbie Rodriguez
Enter the Globe of Death
Photos by Randy Twells
Four Corners Rally
Photos by Rusty Childress
Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations July 12-14, 2013 at Salem-Keizer, Oregon.
Photos by Carol Infranca.
High Seas Rally
2013 High Seas Rally – Eastern Caribbean Maiden Voyage. Photos by Diana Olmstead and BlackJack.
2014 Indian Reveal @ Sturgis
Photos by Lisa Dalgaard
LA Calendar Show
LA Calendar Motorcycle Show July 14, 2013 at the Queen Mary Seawalk Village in Long Beach, CA. Photos by Art Hall, Perry & Traci Nelson & Courtesy Jim Gianatsis.
Laughlin River Run
Laughlin River Run 2013- “Being Quick Throttle at Laughlin River Run”
Photos by Randy Twells
Laughlin River Run – Iron Maidens
Laughlin River Run 2013- The Iron Maidens play the Tropicana Express April 27th in Laughlin, Nevada. Photos by Randy Twells
Laughlin River Run – Mickey Gilley
Laughlin River Run 2013- Mickey Gilley and his band play the Riverside Resort April 25th, Laughlin, NV. Photos by Randy Twells
Love Ride
Photos by Pete Alva
M.I.A.P.
Photos by Digger Dave
Olympia Toy Run
Photos by Diana Olmstead, Robin Hudson & Lisa Cramervonclausbruch
Ride for Autism
Los Angeles Ride For Autism August 3, 2013 benefited several autism charities while giving riders a wonderful scenic ride starting at Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson in Baldwin Park, CA, ending with a party at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas. Photos by Art Hall (Laidlaw’s only) and Randy Twells (Laidlaw’s and the Sagebrush).
Riding to the River Run
Photos by Ray Seidel
Rocky Point Rally
Photos by George Childress, Perry & Traci Nelson
San Diego HD Father’s Day
San Diego Harley-Davidson held its annual Fathers Day Brunch June 16, 2013. Photos by Randy Twells.
San Diego HD Gets Their Boots On
Photos by Randy Twells
Save the Chesticles
Photos by Digger Dave
Street Vibrations
Photos by Randy Twells
Street Vibrations – Alan Parsons Live Project
Alan Parsons Live Project concert, June 8, 2013 at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel & Casino, Sparks, NV during Street Vibrations Spring Rally. Photos by Randy Twells.
Street Vibrations – Fall
Street Vibrations Fall Rally- September 25-29, 2013 in Northern Nevada. Photos by Randy Twells.
Street Vibrations – Fall – Jimmie Van Zant
Jimmie Van Zant brings his Feels Like Freedom tour to John Ascuaga’s Nugget Thursday September 26 for a VIP concert during Fall Street Vibrations 2013. Photos by Randy Twells.
Street Vibrations – Fall – Jimmie Van Zant 2
Jimmie Van Zant Band Brings their “Feels Like Freedom” Tour to John Ascuaga’s Nugget Celebrity Showroom in Sparks, NV Friday Sept. 27 for their 2nd show during Fall Street Vibrations. Backstage Shots, Concert and Fan Meet & Greet, Photos by Randy Twells.
Street Vibrations – Fall – Night Ranger
Night Ranger plays the Silver Legacy stage September 27, 2013 at Reno, Nevada during Street Vibrations Fall Rally. Photos by Randy Twells.
Street Vibrations – Fall – Rippin
The Rippin Band lives up to its name in their set Sunday afternoon during Fall Street Vibrations September 29, 2013 at the Jaegermeister Stage in Downtown Reno, NV. Photos by Randy Twells.
Sturgis
Photos by Pete Alva, Fred Z., Perry & Traci Nelson, George Childress and other contributors.
The Road to Aloha
Thunder on the Lot
Photos by Art Hall
Tijuana Toy Run
The 28th Annual Tijuana Toy Run got started at San Diego Harley on Sunday December 15. Riders could go to Tijuana, Baja California Mexico with the Solo Angeles MC and 5,000 riders or stop off on the US side at the Landing Strip Bar at Brown Field in Otay Mesa area of San Diego for the UMF Club’s Christmas Party. Photos by Randy Twells (US) and Jorge “Dr. Cancun” Sandoval (in Tijuana).
Tommy Fryed Tribute
Tommy Fryed Tribute– Tommy Fryed along with his brother Harry formed the core of the Fryed Brothers Band. Tommy passed away October 30, 2013. Here are our photo memories of Tommy in 2011 at I RIDE film premiere as well as concerts in Afton WY, Sturgis SD, and Leggett CA at the Fryed Brothers annual campout & party. Photos by Randy Twells.
Veterans Day Run
Photos by Digger Dave
Vienna Harley Days
Vienna Harley Days celebration July 19-21, 2013 on the Danube River, Vienna, Austria. Full story in Sept. 2013 Quick Throttle California & Southwest Editions; Story & Photos by Tamara Twells Garzon.
Visting Our Vets
Bikers visit our Veterans at VA Hospital San Diego with bags of care items, socks, games and reading material including Quick Throttle, Dec. 8, 2013. Photos by Randy Twells.
Wild Rides
Wild Rides in Pacific Beach San Diego—Hot Rod & Bike Show – Aug. 18, 2013 Bike Showdown as Charger Steve’s Wild Rides brings motorcycles to the show for the first time in show’s 5 year history! Photos by Randy Twells, Scotty Oson (bikini contest) & courtesy 3XCorpsTV.