July 2008

7/04      {Fri} Hells Angels MC Az Nomads 4th of July Party at Nomads Clubhouse 1611 N West Street Flagstaff, AZ  Small donation at the door. For more info contact: Turtle @ 928-607-1218. {Z}

 

7/05          {Sat} 6th Annual Steak Fry Presented by ABATE of AZ-Yavapai County Chapter. Sign in at Billy Jacks, 2555 Hwy 69, Humboldt, 928-632-8689 from 9–10am. Join us for a 5 Card Poker Run and a great Steak Fry later at The Piñon Pines 928-445-9935. $20/person includes the Poker Run, maps, and steak dinner. High & low hands, raffles, door prizes, 50/50.  FMI:  Ross 928-925-4204 or Don 928-308-0927 {C}

 

7/05     Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

 

 7/11 {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House from 7pm-12am at Clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

  

7/11-13            Desert Road Riders MC 15th Annual Great Escape in Parks, AZ Exit 178 off I-40 on Old 66 at the Rack & Bull and Ponderosa Forest RV. FMI: 928-201-5047 or www.desertroadriders.com/ {W}

 

7/12     {Sat} 3rd annual Steel Horse Beach Party starts 5pm. Games, contests, prizes, drink specials. 1818 W Bell Rd, Phoenix FMI: 602-942-8778 {F}

 

7/12   SRAZ Leather hosts ‘Night Run with a Kick in Honor of Our Police Officers’. Register 6-7pm at Aces & Eights 9010 N 103rd Ave. $20/sgl, $25/cpl. Last stop E’s Grill on Elliot in Goodyear. FMI: 623-680-3340 {C}

 

7/13          {Sun} 15th annual Cycle Splash 2008 hosted by Stoned Sober MC at The River’s Edge 4635 N Flowing Wells Rd, Tucson from noon – 6pm. $10/pp. 25-cent draft & soft drinks, tattoo & wet T contests, bike show, fashion show & more. FMI: 520-730-6270 or 520/907-4895 {F}

 

7/13          1st annual Tucson Raiders Fund Raiser to help the Tucson Raiders Youth Football & Cheer {5 to 15 years old} – for player fees, equipment, travel costs. Run starts 11am at The Bandit, entry fee $15, last stop by 4pm at El Casino Ballroom. $5 to join party at last stop. FMI: Rey 520-256-3017 {F}

 

7/16          {Wed} 17th annual Ride To Work Day.  Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate: The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians. That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life. That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities. That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation. That motorcycling is a social good. FMI: www.ridetowork.org/ {W}

 

7/18-20 {Fr-Su} Fire & Ice Bike Rally in Grants, NM. Bike show, poker run, vendors, entertainment, & more. FMI: fireandicebikerally.com or 1-800-550-3573 {H}

 

7/19      {Sat} Brotherly Luv-In hosted by MMA Leather District starts 6pm at Amber Inn 4326  W Dunlap. $5 entry or pet item donation for an area animal shelter. Hula hoop & paddle ball contests, best tie dye, & more. FMI: 623-680-9726, 602-487-8317 {C}

 

7/20          {Sun} Swap Meet at American Choppers 220 W Main, Mesa. Vendors arrive 6am, opens to public 7am. New & Used Parts. Every Third Sunday. FMI: Scott 480-833-4683 {H}

 

7/20          {Sun} The Nomaden Motorcycle Club annual "Christmas in July" Toy Parade event. The Club will be celebrating it’s 20^th Anniversary and the 20^th Annual "Christmas in July" event. Sign-in for the Toy Parade, at 9am that morning at the corner of Fab Ave. and Veterans Dr. A donation of one new, unopened toy (value $5 min.) and $15 per person, $20 a couple (on same m/c) will cover this year’s High/Low "Poker Crawl" activity and door prizes. Walk-in visitors not be riding in the parade or participating in the "Poker Crawl" may pay $5 at the gate located west of the band shell, starting at noon. Attractions will include Bike Show with trophies; food, beverages, vendors, a dunk tank and live music for your entertainment. A "jumping castle" will be available for the children. FMI: 520-458-3002; 520-559-0071, or check www.nomadenmc.com {H}

 

7/20      Sober Riders MC East Valley Crew is celebrating our 6th Anniversary on July 20th, 2008 at 3pm. Come one Come All! Everyone Welcome. This event will be held at Bikers Bay in Mesa at 1355 S Country Club Drive. We will have a DJ, Bike Wash (By the Brutal Beauties of the Arizona Derby Dames), Water Games, Great Food and Drinks will be available. This will be a Great time for All!! Contact FULLSIZE at 480-217-6197 for more information. {E}

 

7/25          {Fri} Salute To Arizona’s Military Women presented by the Phoenix Mercury and Veterans First Ltd. with special recognition of our Arizona WWII Women Veterans at the WNBA Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm game, US Airways Center.  Tip off is 7pm with pre-game events honoring our WWII Women Veterans at 6:30 pm. JOIN THE ESCORT of our WWII Women Veterans from the Phoenix VA Hospital via motorcoach to the arena escorted by motorcycles and cars (stage at 4:45 kickstands up at 5:15). Parking will be free on the concrete concourse around US Airways Center. To purchase tickets, ($20 lower level) obtain event information and updates visit www.vflltd.org and click on Mercury Logo. To join the escort please contact Tom Tardy at 623-848-0031 or e-mail at eaglepromotion@gmail.com {E}

 

7/25-27      {Fr-Su} Too Broke For Sturgis hosted by ABATE of AZ at Mormon Lake Lodge. $20/ABATE members, $30/non-members, $15/Saturday pass. Vendors, poker run, games, camping, bike show, tattoo & wet T-shirt contests, & more. FMI: www.toobrokeforsturgis.com/ or 602-222-8329, Vendors call 520-371-1735 {W}

 

7/25-27      CA -- Thunder in the Park Motorcycle & Music Festival in Kearney Park, Fresno, CA. Live music, bike shows, vendors, kids zone, & more. FMI: thunderinfresno.com or 559-438-0689 {F}

 

7/26          VNV/Legacy Vets MC 10th Anniversary of the Legacy Program hosted by "S" Chapter Southern Arizona of the VNV/Legacy Vets MC at Arena Bar 250 N Prickly Pear Ave Benson 85602 (520) 586-9983 from 10a-10pm. All are welcome to enjoy the fun. Entry = $5. Live music / food vendors will be on site. FMI: Vendors call “Mel” @520-678-0906 or Jim@ 520-234-6599 (after 4pm) {Z}

 

7/26    Spartan Riders MC Open House from 6pm-1am at clubhouse 6002 W Maryland Glendale, AZ. Opened to all. Food and Drink Specials. Goes on until whenever! Any questions please ask a SRMC member-Glendale. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

 

7/26          {Sat} The Huns MC Mammoth Chapter 5th annual Hawg Roast at Palomita Street Mammoth, AZ. Pig out with the best of us! Starts at 10am until whenever. $10/pp (what a deal) music, free pork bbq dinner on Saturday. $1.00 for bisquits and gravy Sunday morning. Refreshments available. Plenty of tent camping. Self contained RV parking. Bike and kids games. "The party starts when you get here!" FMI: zoomer@thehunsmcmammoth.com {Z}

 

7/31          {Thurs} DEADLINE for 2008 Motorcyclist Road Conditions Survey. All riders are encouraged to take the 10-minute survey

before August 1, 2008, by going online to: www.surveymonkey.com/MACMembersHighwaySurvey {E}

 

August >>>

8/02    {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

  

8/02          American Legion Riders Verde Valley Post 25 & Post 93 host American Legacy Run. All donations go to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund for Combat Orphans. Ride starts & ends at Post 93, 276 S. 3rd St, Camp Verde. Sign-in 8-10am, $15/pilot, $10/passenger includes afternoon meal. High hand = $50, Low = $25. FMI: 928-634-4966, 928-593-9508 {E}

 

8/02          Viet Nam Vets/Legacy Vets M/C Party at Mountainaire Tavern {exit 333 off I-17 – 6 miles south of Flagstaff} from noon -4pm. $5/pp, tattoo contest, music, & more.  FMI: n/a {C}

 

8/08          {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House  at clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, Az 85301. Texas Hold’em games will be set up and available to play. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

 

8/15-17      {Fr-Su} Sober Riders MC-Rogue II presents 2nd Annual Sober Nights at Mormon Lake. $40/sgl, $60/cpl includes 3 days camping, Fun Run entry on Sat, and Saturday Night BBQ. Fun Run only is $15/sgl, $25/cpl. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

  

8/15^-17      CA -- {Fr-Su} Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets MC 18^th Annual Pala Music Festival & Bike Show to Benefit the ongoing search for OUR missing POW/MIAs of all Wars, and OUR returning Home Veterans. In San Diego next to Pala Casino {11154 Hwy 76; Pala, CA. 92059}, take Hwy 76 east from I-15 for 5 miles to. Double Overnighter of Bands, Bikes, Babes, Beer, & Fun! Admission Fees: Camping $45/cpl, $30/sgl, Saturday 1-Day Pass $20. Gates Open Friday @ 12pm. Trophies on Saturday, Bike Show w/trophies and Hard Body Contest on Saturday, Raffle Prizes & 50/50 Prize. Security provided 24hrs and Absolutely NO PERSONAL ALCOHOL allowed on site (due to license). FMI: www.vnvmc-cai.com/ For Vendor & Bike Show info: Stubby 619-241-6958 {E}

 

8/16          {Sat} Rough Riders MC-Papago 7th Anniversary Party at Rough Riders MC Clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85301

Contact a member for details. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

 

8/17          {Sun} Swap Meet at American Choppers 220 W Main, Mesa. Vendors arrive 6am, opens to public 7am. New & Used Parts. Every Third Sunday. FMI: Scott 480-833-4683 {H}

 

8/22          The Flagstaff Chapter of ABATE of Arizona is pleased to present the 13th Annual Party Around the Peaks at 2Bar3 Historic Restaurant and Saloon (5877 Leupp Road) in Flagstaff.  Come ride with us in the cool pine country of northern Arizona.  The event begins on August 22 at 1:00 pm.  Live music, bike games, poker run and free camping (including RV camping), and Saturday night meal are included in your admission price ($20/sgl, $35/cpl, $10/child). Benefits Children’s Rehab Services.  FMI Hurricane Dave at 928-856-0064. {E}

 

8/25-9/01         {Mon-Mon} Ignacio Bike Week 2008. Entertainment, poker runs, bull riding, vendors, camping, games, & more. FMI: www.ignaciobikeweek.com {H}

 

8/28-9/01         {Th-M} Sugar Pine Ranch Rally FMI: www.sugarpineranchrally.com {F}

 

9/06    {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

 

9/12      {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House at clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, Az 85301. Texas Hold’em games will be set up and available to play. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

 

9/14          {Sun} 2nd Annual MMA - Westsiders Charity Poker Run for Autistic Children. Sign in 9-11am at either KJ`s at 59th Ave & Bethany Home or the Moose Lodge at Cotton Ln. and Yuma Rd. Last stop The Tin Top in Tonopah- Final card draw by 6pm. $20/sgl, $30/2-up includes meal at the Tin Top. Ride pins to 1st 100. For those that like to do long runs this one is it. 50/50, Raffles, High and Low Hand. FMI: www.mma-westsiders.com {E}

 

9/21          {Sun} Swap Meet at American Choppers 220 W Main, Mesa. Vendors arrive 6am, opens to public 7am. New & Used Parts. Every Third Sunday. FMI: Scott 480-833-4683 {H}

 

9/26-28      {Fr-Su} 25th Annual Friendship Run hosted by River Riders MC at Grand Canyon Caverns FMI: www.rivrridersmc.com/ {H}

 

9/26-28      Sunrise Serenity Run VI, a bike rally for clean & sober bikers, will be held in Show Low, AZ.  FMI: www.sunriseserenityrun.info or call Don 928-368-2204 or Nancy 928-242-3817 {E}

 

9/27          The Sky Islands Chapter of the VFW Riders will host the 2nd Annual POW/MIA Poker Run on 27 September 2008 in Sierra Vista, AZ.  This run is open to all bikes.  FMI: www.vfwridersaz.org. {E}

 

 9/27          4th Annual ‘Run with the Fools’. Sign up from Noon until 2pm at Amber Inn, 4236 W. Dunlap Ave. The End Party is at the Rock Springs Café about 20 miles north of Phoenix on I-17 at exit 242. $25 run fee includes a FREE “31” Run Card, end party with All-U-Can Eat Dinner {4-7pm}, t-shirt and pin for first 100. OR $15 end party entrance includes the All-U-Can Eat Dinner. ~  acres of free parking ~ more seating ~ more shade ~ free overnight camping ~ 3 bands - DJ Music, games – contests, vendors. Benefits "ChildHelp Arizona" FMI: www.FoolsLife.com or www.FarleyMcDavidson.com or 602-770-5593 {E}

 

9/28          {Sun} Medieval Maidens MC "Get to Know Us" Sunday Ladies Ride from 9a - 3pm. Sign ups HardTailz Bar & Grill SW Corner 35th/Bell

Pack leaves at 9:30am. This is a carefully planned Adventure and Scenic Ride for ALL levels of riders. Stops in Camp Verde, Pine for lunch, and Payson for gas. Please come to starting location with a full tank of gas! All bikes and trikes welcomed. All women riders. FMI Lisa 623-261-2370,  Kat 602-758-2201, Or events page at medievalmaidensmc.com {Z}

 

10/2-5       {Th-Su} Las Vegas BikeFest FMI: http://lasvegasbikefest.com/ {H}

 

10/04        {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

 

10/04   {Sat} Southwest IronSocks 500 is a Ride for the Heart Foundation charity ride, with multiple start and end locations. The ride format is based on our highly successful long distance Iron Butt charity rides, but half as long.  Start and end locations are through out New Mexico and Arizona, check out the website for a specific location near you.  Donations are garnered through rider's pledges similar to the American Heart Association's Heart Walk.  Your $75 registration fee includes RHF Certification, tee shirt, pin and refreshments along the route.  The Ride for the Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for both national and local heart-related charities.  One hundred percent of all rider-generated donations will go to a national or local heart-related charity.   If you have ever thought about riding an Iron Butt ride, but aren’t quite ready for a full ride this ride is about the best one to cut your teeth on.  If you would like to have a good full day of riding you’ll appreciate the organization of the ride.  For more information contact Bill at 760-644-2118 or go to www.ridefortheheart.com to register.

10/4-5  {Sa-Su} – Southwest 1000 is a Ride for the Heart Foundation charity ride, with multiple start and end locations. The ride format is based on our highly successful Iron Butt charity rides. Start and end locations are located in Apache Junction and Tucson, AZ along with Las Cruces and Socorro, NM.  Check out the website for a specific location near you.  Donations are garnered through rider's pledges similar to the American Heart Association's Heart Walk. Your $125 registration fee includes IBA Certification, tee shirt, pin, patch and refreshments along the route.  The Ride for the Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for both national and local heart-related charities.  One hundred percent of all rider-generated donations will go to a national or local heart-related charity.   If you have ever thought about riding an Iron Butt ride, our ride is about the best one to cut your teeth on.  If you have ridden them before you will appreciate the organization of the ride.  For more information contact Bill at 760-644-2118 or go to www.ridefortheheart.com to register.
            Here’s our confirmed starting points for the above Ride for the Heart rides.
            Barnett's Las Cruces H-D/Buell 2600 Lakeside Dr. Las Cruces NM 88005 505-541-1440
            ARIZONA VICTORY/BIG DOG 1102 N. Anita Ave Tucson AZ 85705 866-860-6594
            Superstition H-D 2910 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction  AZ 85220 480-346-0600

 

10/11        {Sat} Millers Surplus Bike Show at Millers Surplus - 406 N 6th Ave; Tucson AZ, 85705 from 10a-4pm. This year’s charity is Casa de Los Ninos { www.casadelosninos.org } On site registration 10a–1pm, $10/bike, Judging 3pm, $150 to Best of Show, $100 to Best Chopper. 8 bike show classes! Sponsored by Chippewa Boots, Big Sky Motorcycles, United States Army, Millers Surplus FMI: 520-622-4777, www.millerssurplus.com {E}

 

10/17-19    {Fr-Su} ACMC ‘Riot on the River’ in Winkelman, AZ {E}

 

10/18   {Sat} Verde Valley Fire Department, American Legion Riders Post 25 and 93 and Moose Riders of Verde Valley with Trauma Intervention Program hosts Third Annual "Fire and Steel Run"  to support the volunteers of the Trauma Intervention Program of Yavapai County. Register at Verde Valley Medical Center, 269 S. Candy Ln, Cottonwood, kickstands up at 10:00. $20/rider, $15/passenger includes ride pin and admission to after party and dinner. Pre-register to ensure you get your pin. After party at Moose Lodge #1449, 1051 Broadway, Clarkdale. Live music by Cadillac Angels; Dice Run - $200 high hand, $100 low hand; 50/50, Raffle, and vendors. No Motorcycle? Come anyway, $15 admission. Dry Camping Available on location. Trauma Intervention Programs of Arizona Inc. (TIP) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization affiliated with Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc., a national nonprofit organization. TIP's primary purpose is to ensure that those who are emotionally traumatized receive the support they need immediately following a crisis event and is designed to prevent the secondary victimization that all too often occurs with the loss of life incidents. (Borrowed from their website www.tipofaz.org). FMI Contact Mike Rauton at 928-274-1663, Bill Carter at  bill4car@aol.com or e-mail Lynn at tray2broke@yahoo.com or visit www.tipofaz.org. {E}

 

 10/19        {Sun} Swap Meet at American Choppers 220 W Main, Mesa. Vendors arrive 6am, opens to public 7am. New & Used Parts. Every Third Sunday. FMI: Scott 480-833-4683 {H}

 

10/19   Bearly Cruzin’ Car & Bike Show to benefit the Spinoza Buddy Bear Project. Hosted by Sons of the American Legion at American Legion Post #2 2125 S Industrial Park, Tempe. Sign in 10-11am, judging 12-2pm, $20/pp ~ $15 if pre-reg. FMI: Don 602-373-8448, Xavier 602-330-1666 {E}

 

10/26        {Sun} Rip’s BAD Ride IV FMI: www.ripsbadride.com {H}

 

11/1          {Sat} Vietnam Vets / Legacy Vets MC 8th annual Veterans Day Event to support Operation Stocking Stuffer {H}

 

11/01        El Zaribah Shriners Annual ‘Ride So Kids Can Walk’. Sign-in 8-10am $25 for ride, raffle tkt, pin & tee. Ride ends at El Zaribah Shrine 552 N 40th St, Phoenix. FMI: www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun {F}

 

 11/01  Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

 

11/08   {Sat} POP's Memories on Main Street returns to Downtown Mesa! The Drive for Prostate Health. Daytime park and show, Cruising in the evening. Details will follow. FMI: www.prostatecheckup.com/news/  or MemoriesStreet@aol.com or (480) 861-8418 {E}

 

11/09   {Sun} PAT “Lil Bit” LUTHER Memorial Youth Haven Ranch Toy Run. Registration 8-9 AM at Picacho C-Store. Ride to ranch 9:15AM. $10 and $10 Toy for Single, $15 and two $10 Toys per couple.  Directions: From Phoenix: Travel South East on I-10 about 45 minutes to exit 211-B near Picacho. Take frontage on east side of I-10 south to C-store. From Tucson: Travel North West on I-10 about 35 minutes to exit 212 near Picacho to c-store. Games with kids , Kid’s choice bike show, Music, Lunch, Baked goods auction. Youth Haven Ranch is a non-profit camp for underprivileged children and operates on donations only. www.youthhaven.org/arizona The Kids that attend Youth Haven do so free of charge. This run is all about, and for the Kids. FMI: Rick CMA 520-403-6291 or e-mail rickcma@msn.com {E}

  

11/16        {Sun} Swap Meet at American Choppers 220 W Main, Mesa. Vendors arrive 6am, opens to public 7am. New & Used Parts. Every Third Sunday. FMI: Scott 480-833-4683 {H}

 

11/23        {Sun} Verde Valley Toy Run VVTRXXIV.  This event is open to all motorcycles and hot-rods. Sign-up in the parking lot of Wal*Mart in Cottonwood, AZ, between 8:30-10am.  At 10am, there will be a Bike Blessing and then all bikes and Hot-Rods will line up for the parade through Cottonwood and Clarkdale and continuing through the Verde Valley. The run concludes at the Fair Grounds in Cottonwood with live music, food, a Bike and Car Show, raffles and vendors. The public is invited to the fairgrounds from 12:30 on, with admission being one new, unwrapped toy. Meal tickets and TEE shirts may be purchased there. http://www.vvtr.com/{H}

 

12/06  {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

 

12/7          {Sun} 36th Annual Kicks 4 Kids Toy Run www.star113.org  {H}

 

2009>>>

02/18        2nd Annual Arizona Military Heroes Poker Run for the AZ National Guard & their families. FMI: 623-848-0031 or Eaglepromotion@gmail.com {H}

 

03/01        {Sun} Miracle in the Desert at and for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa, AZ hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. FMI: Rex 602-525-2410 {H}

 

03/07        3rd annual ‘Ride to the Ruins’ Rally during Coolidge Cotton Days, presented by Coolidge Chamber of Commerce. FMI: www.CoolidgeChamber.org, 520-723-3009 {H}