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58 September 2016 www.thunderpress.net THUNDER PRESS 8–18 Cool Mountain Thunder Bike Week Cool Mountain Thunder Bike Week Ride some of the loneliest highways in America to beat the summertime heat in the mountains north of Las Vegas. There will be charity poker runs, bikers, babes, brews and live Blues! Starts. See ad on page 9. ELY, NV 9–11 Kern River Run Kern River Run Presented by The Wild Bunch. This is one of the oldest biker run destinations in SoCal dating back to the late 60's. All Bikers and bikes are welcome! This is a free, group, dry site camping event. We will provide fl oat/tubes for rafting. Music for the talented, cool clear water for the rest of us. This is an adult only, no club colors event! Starts 8 am. Caulkin Flats, 7300 Kern River Hwy. KERNVILLE, CA 661.206.9522, dpcruzer@hotmail.com 9–11 Demo Days Demo Days Presented by Huntington Beach Harley-Davidson. The demo truck is here for you to try out the latest H-D models and fi nd your perfect match. Must be 18 years of age or older, have a valid motorcycle license, and appropriate riding gear. Starts 11 am. Huntington Beach Harley- Davidson, 15080 Goldenwest Cir. WESTMINSTER, CA 714.891.4300, www.hbharley.com 10 3 3 rd Annual Old Bastards MC Taco Roast Annual Old Bastards MC Taco Roast Presented by Old Bastards MC. Benefi ts Elks Lodge Charities. Cheap beer, live music, bike games, raffl es and more! Welcome to all! Bikers and enthusiasts! We still have room for vendors! $20/guys, $10/gals includes food and raffl e! Starts 1 pm. Elks Lodge, 9202 E. Ave. HESPERIA, CA Chipper 702.420.0473, ioobchipper@gmail.com, www.socalobmc.com 10 2 2 nd Annual 9/11 Remembrance Event Annual 9/11 Remembrance Event Presented by Deviant Dames RC. Benefi ts White Heart Foundation. Moment of silence, raffl es, live music and more. Starts 2 pm. The Garage Bar, 1901 Scandia Ave. VENTURA, CA 17 Coast Highway Cruise Coast Highway Cruise Presented by Coast Highway Cruise. Benefi ts Youth in Public Service. 47 mile drive from Pt. Mugu to Marina del Rey, including 40 miles of scenic Pacifi c Ocean coastline. This is a one of a kind cruise with Harleys, hot rods, classic cars, low riders, trucks, exotics and more. Starts 11 am. See ad on page 37. POINT MUGU, CA info@coasthighwaycruise.com, www.coasthighwaycruise.com 24–25 Hawaii's Motorcycle Rally and Bike Show Hawaii's Motorcycle Rally and Bike Show Presented by Hawaii's Motorcycle Rally and Bike Show, LLC. The biggest and baddest motorcycle rally in Hawaii! Showcasing some of Hawaii's best custom bikes and classic cars. Meet some of Hawaii's motorcycle clubs, and check out biker life "island style!" $20/person daily, kids 12 and under are free. Starts 10 am. Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd. AIEA, HI 808.480.2750, www.hawaiimotorcyclerally.com 25 So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet Presented by Law Tigers. Hundreds of vendors selling all brands of new, used, and vintage motorcycle and bicycle parts and accessories, the event has become a must visit for the collector or rider. $10/general, children under 12/ free. Bike corral admission is $9/rider. Starts 7 am. Long Beach Veteran's Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St. See ad on page 80. LONG BEACH, CA 800.762.9785, www.socalcycleswapmeet.com 25 Las Vegas Ride for Kids Las Vegas Ride for Kids Presented by and benefi ting Ride for Kids. Riders on all makes and models are welcome to attend. The escorted ride starts at 10 am sharp, rain or shine! The ride will loop back to the start point. Suggested minimum donation $40/ bike. Starts 8 am. Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S LAS VEGAS, NV rideforkids@rideforkids.org, www.curethekids.org 29–2 Las Vegas BikeFest Las Vegas BikeFest Rally party every night with four brand new motorcycle giveaways, one each night to registered bikers in attendance. Over $30,000 in cash and prizes given away including a $1,000 Rally Central Shopping Extravaganza. New vendor layout delivers a better rally experience and vendors on two blocks of Fremont Street. Starts 8:45 am. Downtown. See ad on page 31. LAS VEGAS, NV 866.245.3337, www.lasvegasbikefest.com 30 Wet T-Shirt Contest Wet T-Shirt Contest Presented by Red Rock Harley-Davidson. Take a ride over Red Rock and enjoy the view. In addition to lovely contestants, there will be live music, great food and cold drinks. Get those cameras ready! Starts 2 pm. Red Rock Harley-Davidson, 2260 S Rainbow Blvd. See ad on page 74. LAS VEGAS, NV 888.311.5406, www.redrockharley.com OCTOBER 1 Swap Meet Swap Meet Presented by Boozefi ghter MC Chapter 101. Benefi ts veterans. Will have live band and food is available. Gates open for sellers at 6:30 am with Buyers entry starting at 8:30 am. $5/buyers, $10/sellers. Boozefi ghter Chapter 101 Clubhouse (behind the VFW), 16555 Sierra Hwy. CANYON COUNTRY, CA Watts 661.755.6622, harleydwg@sbcglobal.net 1 Ride for Children Ride for Children Presented by Green Knights MMC 117 and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. Benefi ts Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. All cars and motorcycles welcome! Car and bike show, live music, entertainment, vendors, food, auctions, raffl es, kids events and more! General admission $15/ person. $30/riders, $10/passenger, $5/extra hand. Starts 8 am. Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friar's Rd. SAN DIEGO, CA 858.966.8998, gkmmc117.saa@gmail.com, www.gkmmc117rideforchildren.eventbrite.com 2 3 3 rd Annual Pawn Stars Poker Run Annual Pawn Stars Poker Run Presented by Rick Harrison and the Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada. Benefi ts the Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada. Join Rick Harrison of History Channel's hit reality TV show "Pawn Stars" as he leads his 3rd annual poker run for the Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada. There will be stops at several locations with the fi nal local being Pawn Plaza for the offi cial after party featuring a raffl e, live music, and catering. Before September 1, $30/riders, $20/passengers. After September 1, $35/riders. Starts 9 am. World Famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, 713 S. Las Vegas Blvd. S. LAS VEGAS, NV 877.467.3496, nvepilepsy@efa.org, www.epilepsy.com/affi liates/nevada 8 Demo Truck Demo Truck Presented by Top Rocker Harley-Davidson. Come spend the weekend with us riding the 2017 models and fi nd out which one will be your new bike! Don't miss out! Demo riders are required to possess a valid motorcycle operator's license, be at least 18 years of age, and have proper riding gear. There will be other events for kids, raffl es and more! Starts 8 am. Top Rocker Harley-Davidson, 22107 Sherman Way. CANOGA PARK, CA 818.999.3355, www.toprockerhd.com 8 2 2 nd Annual Purple Heart Run Annual Purple Heart Run Presented by Viet Nam Vets/Legacy Vets MC "W" Chapter. Honoring our soldiers that have been wounded in action. $10/person. Starts 11 am. VFW Post 1534, 1 Club House Dr. DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 909.851.7307, cra1222cerberus@yahoo.com 15 31 31 st Annual MDA Ride for Life Annual MDA Ride for Life Presented by Bakersfi eld Harley-Davidson. Benefi ts Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. Poker ride, lunch, live music, games, prizes, 50/50 and more! Starts 3 pm. Bakersfi eld Harley-Davidson, 35089 Merle Haggard Dr. BAKERSFIELD, CA Debbie Irvin or Angela Vincent 661.325.3644, www.bakersfi eldhd.com 22 10 10 th Annual Original Downed Biker Rally Annual Original Downed Biker Rally Presented by Orange County Bikers for Christ. Benefi ts Downed Biker Fund. This rally benefi ts you! Smokin' live music, great food, bike show, lots of vendors, chapter challenge, all included with admission price. Prize drawings, 50/50 drawing, tattoo artist, bloodmobile. suggested donation $15/rider, $10/passenger. Starts 10 am. The Cornertsone, 4905 E. La Palma Ave. ANAHEIM, CA Pastor Tom Longbrake 714.809.9933, pastortom777@gmail.com, www.ocbikersforchrist.org 22 Soldiers on The SET Soldiers on The SET Presented by Buffalo Soldiers MC of Las Vegas. Benefi ts local vets and our scholarship program. Old school biker picnic with games, excellent food, free gifts, 50/50, trophies and dancing to the hot box. Starts 1 pm. Mt. Crest Park, 4701 N. Durango Dr. LAS VEGAS, NV 925.768.0342, teddwismc@yahoo.com, www.bsmclv.com