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46 March 2017 www.thunderpress.net THUNDER PRESS APRIL 1–2 Demo Days Demo Days Presented by Chandler Harley-Davidson. Demo the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycles and fi nd your perfect match. Demo rides are free. Come early to register and ride all day. Demo riders are required to possess a valid motorcycle operator's license, be wearing appropriate gear, and be at least 18 years of age. Starts 10 am. Chandler Harley-Davidson, 6895 W Chandler Blvd. CHANDLER, AZ 844.942.7539, www.chandlerharley.com 5 Wednesday Riding for Kids Wednesday Riding for Kids Presented by H.O.G. Chapter 93, Buddy Stubbs Harley- Davidson, Roadhouse. Benefi ts Camp Courage. Join us for a 250-mile ride. Ride includes free T-shirt and pin. Designated raffl e stops. Ends at the Roadhouse in Cave Creek. Starts 8:30 am. Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson, 13850 N Cave Creek Rd. PHOENIX, AZ 602.971.3400, www.hog93.com 5–9 Arizona Bike Week Arizona Bike Week Presented by Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. It's time to really rev it up at the biggest party of all! Top name builders and vendors, with the latest parts, accessories and apparel. Major manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Yamaha and Kawasaki will be offering demo rides on their newest bikes. You'll fi nd hundreds of vendors, builders, dealers and manufacturers, offering all the best elements of the motorcycle world. Plus factory demo rides, stunt shows, contests, games and nightly concerts. Starts 8 am. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd. See ad on page 15. SCOTTSDALE, AZ 480.644.8191, info@azbikeweek.com, www.azbikeweek.com 5 Peace Out, Prostate Cancer Ride Peace Out, Prostate Cancer Ride Presented by Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. Benefi ts Peace Out, Prostate Cancer. Hosted by Shelley Martin, 2012 Miss Arizona Bike Week. Breakfast and lunch, wristband for Dirty Dogg Party and Arizona Bike Week. Starts 10 am. Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656 N Hayden Rd. SCOTTSDALE, AZ www.peaceoutprostatecancer.org 6–9 Phoenix Bike Fest Phoenix Bike Fest Presented by Law Tigers. The annual event is back and we have great news! Last year was such a huge success, we out grew Westgate! Phoenix BikeFest 2017 will be at the Peoria Sports Complex. We are going to turn the 2,800 parking spaces into a motorcycle heaven and riders' destination. Right off the Loop 101, it's also the perfect stop for the weekend warrior to stop by for a quick look or spend all day. You might want to spend all day, we have a ton of events you don't want to miss. This year, we'll have the best motorcycle factory demo rides from all the favorites. Events include beer garden, live music, custom bike show, Ms. Bikefest pageant, food trucks and good times. Starts 9:30 am. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave. PEORIA, AZ RideNow Powersports: Jacob 480.755.5297, jberry@ridenow.com, www.phoenixbikefest.com 6 12 12 th Annual T-Bar Trail Ride Annual T-Bar Trail Ride Presented by Go AZ Motorcycles. Benefi ts breast cancer charities. Are you ready for the wildest and hottest ride in Arizona? And we're not talking about the temperature! The T-Bar Trail Ride is Arizona Bike Week's longest running and one of the most popular rides of the rally. After a wild day of riding and getting ridden, head back to WestWorld for cold drinks, vendors, music, stunt shows and Creedence Clearwater Revisted. Starts 10 am. WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd. SCOTTSDALE, AZ 7 Saddle Up for Kids Saddle Up for Kids HOGZ United Charities Ride will span over 235 miles, covering some of Arizona's most scenic highways. An optional shorter ride in-town will also be available.The ride fee includes Friday entrance into WestWorld for all the great activities and concert featuring Korn that night, T-shirt to those pre-registered, free breakfast provided by Waffl e House, cash for best high and low hands, and other raffl e prizes. Starts 7 am. Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656 N Hayden Rd. SCOTTSDALE, AZ Ken Gray 602.695.1181, president@hogzuc.ocm, www.hogzuc.com 8 Hand in Hand Ride Hand in Hand Ride Presented by Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. Benefi ts Phoenix Children's Hospital. Once you've had breakfast and spent a little time mingling with the kids, it's time to head over to WestWorld for a day packed full of events! Every half hour, beginning at 9 am, we will do a "Rev and Ride." The kids at the hospital love hearing those bikes being fi red up and the ones who are unable to leave their rooms, come to their windows to wave goodbye to the departing riders. Starts 8 am. Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E Thomas Rd. PHOENIX, AZ 8 13 13 th Bike Week Bash Bike Week Bash Presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson. Party in the parking lot with two-acre beer garden, drinks, great food, live music, vendor displays, museum tours, ample parking and free shuttle service. Starts 10:30 am. Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson, 13850 N Cave Creek Rd. PHOENIX, AZ 602.971.3400, www.buddystubbshd.com 9 Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet and Swap Meet Presented by Arizona Antique and Classic Motorcycle Enthusiasts. Join us for the 33rd year. All show entries must be original as possible. Vendors, free bike parking and more. Starts 8 am. El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St. PHOENIX, AZ 602.841.6064, dhogan@sprynet.com, www.aacme.me 9 14 14 th Annual Run for the Kids Annual Run for the Kids Presented by Old Pueblo Riders. Benefi ts Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. All kid friendly stops. Ride ends with at Shooter's Steakhouse and Saloon with live music, vendors, food, 50/50, silent auction, raffl e and door prizes. Starts 10 am. Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, 1200 West Speedway. TUSCON, AZ 520.248.0447, www.oldpuebloriders.org 15–16 West Coast Rendezvous West Coast Rendezvous Presented by Biker Atlas. Come spend a weekend of bikes, barbecue and brotherhood at the Saddle Sore Ranch in Northwestern Arizona. This will also be the fi nal stop for the Blue Collar Build Off. Starts 1 pm. Saddle Sore Ranch, Route 66. GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ rob@bikeratlas.com, www.facebook.com/TheWestCoastRendezvous 21–23 56 56 th annual Yuma Prison Run annual Yuma Prison Run Presented by Norwalk Centaurs MC. Benefi ts ARC of Yuma County, Amberly's Place, and The United Yuma Firefi ghters Child Burn Survivor Program. Live music and dancing, family bingo, bike games, 50/50 drawing, ride-in bike show, Victor McLaglen Motor Corps and Drill Team, escorted procession to the Territorial Prison Museum, vendors. Families are welcome. With your donation, you receive entry into the fairgrounds, all entertainment and activities, catered barbecue dinner on Saturday evening and one raffl e entry. Registration ends April 22, 5 pm. Starts 10 am. Yuma Fairgrounds, 2520 East 32nd Street. YUMA, AZ Kent (Huey) 661.245.3932 , yprinfo@yahoo.com, www.yumaprisonrun.com 22 Desert Thunder MC 30 Desert Thunder MC 30 th Anniversary Anniversary Presented by Desert Thunder MC. Live music, vendors, food and more. Starts 5 pm. 3101 W Thomas Rd. PHOENIX, AZ 623.201.9925 29 Bike Blessing Bike Blessing Presented by Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson. Breakfast and a blessing, Grand Canyon H-D style. Starts 9:30 am. Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson, 1-40 Exit 185. BELLEMONT, AZ 928.774.3896, www.grandcanyonhd.com MAY 5–6 Demo Days Demo Days Presented by Thunderbird Harley-Davidson. Demo the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycles and fi nd your perfect match. Demo rides are free. Come early to register and ride all day. Demo riders are required to possess a valid motorcycle operator's license, be wearing appropriate gear, and be at least 18 years of age. Starts 10 am. Thunderbird Harley-Davidson, 5000 Alameda Blvd NE. ALBUQUERQUE, NM 505.856.1600, www.thunderbirdhd.com 5–7 Mild Hawgs 4 Mild Hawgs 4 This is a family-friendly biker camping event. Lots of great riding during the day, and campfi re shenanigans at night. Starts 8:30 am. Saddle Sore Ranch, 4748 S Garnet Rd. GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ www.saddlesoreranch.com 13 22 22 nd Annual Jester Memorial Run Annual Jester Memorial Run Presented by MMA Verde Valley. Benefi ts motorcycle safety and awareness, and our Down Riders Fund. Poker run with high and low hand. End party starts at 1 pm. The Chaparral Bar with live music, raffl es, 50/50 and a great time! Starts 9 am. Auto Motion, 595 S 6th St. COTTONWOOD, AZ Keith 928.301.5570, ridesafe@breezydog.net