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JULY 5
HUMBOLDT AZ* ABATE OF AZ YAVAPIA COUNTY CHAPTER 6TH ANNUAL STEAK FRY. Sign in at Billy Jacks, 2555 Hwy 69, Humboldt AZ from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 5 card poker run and a great steak fry later at the Pinon Pines. Maps will be available with the cost of $20.00 per person which includes the poker run and steak dinner. This run will be a low & High hand along with raffles, door prizes and a 50/50. FMI Ross 928-925-4204 or Don 928-308-0927.

JULY 8
VAIL AZ* ARIZONA VICTORY & MONTGOMERY’S GRILL & SALOON PRESENTS The Biggest Bike Night in the Southwest. Located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Rd Vail AZ. The party starts at 5:00 pm and last until? They provide 3 outdoor Bars for ease of cold refreshments; provide local bands and DJ for your enjoyment and the best food around for your taste buds. Vendors are their and welcome.

JULY 11
GLENDALE AZ* ROUGH RIDERS MC BIKE NIGHT Open House from 7pm- 12am at Clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com.

JULY 11-13
WILLIAMS AZ* 15TH ANNUAL GREAT ESCAPE. Present by Desert Road Riders MC, benefiting Toys for Tots. 50/50 raffle, bike games, bike show, bar stool races, band, Miss Great Escape contest, food and vendors. $25/single, $40/couple. 8 am at the Fairgrounds. FMI: sidney152@gmail.com, www.desertroadriders.com, 928.716.7244.

PARKS AZ* 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.

JULY 12
WILLIAMS, AZ* DESERT ROAD RIDERS MC 15TH ANNUAL GREAT ESCAPE in Williams, AZ. FMI: www.desertroadriders.com.

PHOENIX AZ* “IT’S LADIES NIGHT AT CHESTER’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON” Ladies! Join on us Saturday, July 12th from 4 to 7 pm for “Ladies Night. “Of what a night” it will be. Remember the seventies? Our DJ will as we serve fondue, snacks and beverages. We will be raffling off a belt buckle with lots of “bling”. Food, fun, disco and great savings just for you. No charge. FMI call 480-894-0404 or visit www.chestershd.com.

HUMBOLT AZ* 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

SPARKS, NV* 4TH ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES POKER RUN. Presented by Choir Boys LEMC, NV Region 2 and CA Region 8. Benefits families of peace officers killed or injured in the line of duty. Raffle, best hand $300, worst hand $100, plus food and drinks provided by Philadelphia Cheesesteak and Morrey Distillers. $30/rider, $10/passenger, 18 and older only. Register 9 am to 10 am at Rec Park, 98 Richards Way. For more info: 775.750.4435, cambra102@charter.net or www.choirboysnevada.com

JULY 12-13
WICKENBURG, AZ* COOL WICKENBURG NIGHTS. Local businesses are banding together to promote “Cool Wickenburg Nights,” a concept to draw motorcycle riders to Wickenburg on the second weekend of each month from April through July. These “biker-friendly” businesses hope to encourage the many motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the valley and state to stop in and enjoy what Wickenburg has to offer - shopping, dining, and overnight stays at local establishments. Live Music, Scavenger Hunt, Games, Live Radio Broadcast, Classic Car Show, and discounts from 27 merchants in town with Biker coupon. www.wickenburgchamber.com/bikerfriendly.

JULY 13
TUCSON AZ* 15TH ANNUAL CYCLE SPLASH 2008.
Hosted by Stoned Sober MC at the River’s Edge 4635 N Flowing, Wells Rd, Tucson from Noon – 6:00 pm. $10.00 per person 25-cent draft & soft drinks, tattoo & wet T contests, bike show, fashion show & more. FMI 520-730-6270

JULY 16
PHOENIX, AZ* “MEET THE GYPSIES“. Every 3rd Wednesday from 5PM - 7PM at Claim Jumpers - 101 & 31st Ave in the Deer Valley Towne Center. If you’re a woman motorcyclist whose interests include group riding, social activities, and community outreach well so are the Gypsies. Stop by and learn more about the Gypsy Riders group. Happy hour is located in the bar area. www.azgypsyriders.org.

JULY 18
GRANTS NM* FIRE AND ICE RALLY. FMI www.fireandicebikerally.com.

JULY 18-20
ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV* GHOST RIDER RUN.
Presented by Smoky Valley Riders. Benefits Northern and Southern Nevada ABATE. AMA-sanctioned, rodeo events, live music, food, beverage, vendors, and more, with camping and RV spaces (no hookups). $20/single, $25/couple, vendor spaces $25. Starts Friday at 12 noon. Hadley Park, Rte. 376. For more info: dnichols22@hotmail.com or 775.377.1621.

JULY 19
RENO, NV* RIDE FOR JUSTICE. Event supports the ‘Bring Bri Justice Foundation” to strengthen the laws in Nevada regarding sexual offenders. Registration 9 am to 11 am at Reno Harley-Davidson, 2295 Market Street. Cost: $30 or 2/$50. Everyone is welcome to join in the Safety Fair from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more info: www.renohd.com.

TUCSON AZ* HELLS ANGELS TUCSON PRESENTS HOT JULY NITE. Show your Red & White Support. River’s Edge Lounge 4635 N. Flowing Wells Rd. Tucson AZ. Hot Babes, Cool Bikes, Hot Times, Cool Friends. 8:00 PM Food, Fun, Food, Fun. Admission $10.00 per person, Live Music by Bone Creek. FMI Check out www.hamc2son.com.

PHOENIX AZ* RIDE WITH US TO FT. MCDOWELL & SAGUARO LAKE. Join Chester’s Harley-Davidson for a short ride to Ft. McDowell for breakfast and then around Saguaro Lake. Register at now or on the 19th from 8:30-9:00 am at Chester’s Harley-Davidson. Kickstands up at 9:00 am. No charge for ride-everyone on their own for breakfast. FMI call 480-894-0404 or visit www.chestershd.com.

JULY 20
SIERRA VISTA AZ* THE NOMADEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB ANNUAL “Christmas in July” Toy Parade event.
The Club will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary and the 20th Annual “Christmas in July” event. Sign-in for the Toy Parade, at 9:00am 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 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 www.nomadenmc.com.

MESA AZ* 6TH ANNVERSARY SOBER RIDERS MC EAST VALLEY CREW — 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!! FMI Contact FULLSIZE at 480-217-6197.

JULY 25
PHOENIX, AZ* 1ST ANNUAL SALUTE TO “ARIZONA’S MILITARY WOMEN” PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF OUR “WWII WOMEN” – Please join in welcoming our WWII Women to US Airways Center Arena at 5:30 pm via motor coach provided by Corporate Transportation ‘N’ Tours; escorted by motorcycles. Military Night Package includes: Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm at 7 pm. Military Women Networking event on Suns Practice Court from 4:30 to 5:30 pm for the 1st 200 to purchase tickets. Please register with Joan Sisco at jsisco@veteransfirstltd.org. Meet other military women and obtain information from your ADVS Women Veteran Coordinators, Carl T. Hayden, VA Women Program Manager and Women Veteran and other Veteran Organizations. For more detailed info: www.vflltd.org or Joan Sisco at 602.841.7663 or jsisco@veteransfirstltd.org.

JULY 25-27
LAS VEGAS NM* 3RD ANNUAL ROUGH RIDER MOTORCYCLE RALLY. In the Original Las Vegas New Mexico set in the old town plaza with over 900 buildings listed in the national historical Registry. Poker run, bike show, bike rodeo, tattoo contest and much more. FMI www.roughridermotorcyclerally.com.

BELEN, NM* 1ST ANNUAL STURGIS BOUND RALLY. Sponsored by Road Flyers Association and XMC Gates open July 25, 2008 at 12:00 pm at the Valencia County Fair Grounds. The bike show registration fee is $25.00 and it is a 50/50 split. There will also be a poker run, bike games, and live music. This rally will benefit the Valencia County and Bernalillo County Police and Fire Department survivors fund, and the Road Flyers Riding Association Code Red Foundation. FMI 505- 452-0093, or go to http://sturgisboundonline.com.

MORMON LAKE AZ* TOO BROKE FOR STURGIS. Hosted by ABATE of AZ at Mormon Lake Lodge. $20.00 ABATE Members, $30.00 non-members, $15.00 Saturday pass. Vendors, Poker Run, games, camping, bike show, tattoo & wet T-shirt contests and more. FMI 602-222-8329 or www.toobrokeforsturgis.com.

JULY 26
BENSON AZ* 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. From 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. All are welcome to enjoy the fun. Entry will be $5.00. Live music / food vendors will be on site. FMI: Vendors call “Mel” AT 520-678-0906 or Jim AT 520-234-6599 (after 4pm) or (520) 586-9983.

JULY 30
PHOENIX AZ* “GARAGE PARTY-LADIES ONLY”
Ladies! Ever wanted to ride your own bike? Well now is your chance to familiarize and experience for yourself, what the Harley-Davidson lifestyle is really about. Our event is meant to engage women into taking the first step to freedom on the road. This is a way to address some of the barriers women face from deciding to ride, to learning how to ride, planning and experiencing the ride. No charge. FMI call 480-894-0404 or visit www.chestershd.com.

AUGUST 2008

AUGUST 1-10
STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA* BROKEN SPOKE CAMPGROUND – Home of the world’s largest Biker pool! Cool off, listen to music, enjoy the ride-in 30,000 square foot Broken Spoke Saloon. Swimsuits required, sunblock optional! www.road-shows.com

AUGUST 4
STURGIS* 2ND ANNUAL STURGIS BIKE SHOW – At the Thunderdome at Thunder Road, 3 miles east of Sturgis on Hwy 34. Admission $5, open registration 8 am to 10 am, awards at 5 pm. Guest celebrity judges, door prizes and giveaways, burnout pit and live music. For more info: www.ThunderRoadSturgis.com.

AUGUST 7
STURGIS* RAT’S HOLE 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN STURGIS CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
– At the Thunderdome at Thunder Road, 3 miles east of Sturgis on Hwy 34. Open registration from 8 am; doors open at 9 am and awards start at 5 pm. More bikes and trophies than any other show in Sturgis. For more info: www.ratshole.com or www.ThunderRoadSturgis.com.

AUGUST 12
VAIL AZ* ARIZONA VICTORY & MONTGOMERY’S GRILL & SALOON PRESENTS The Biggest Bike Night in the Southwest.
Located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Rd Vail AZ. The party starts at 5:00 pm and last until? They provide 3 outdoor Bars for ease of refreshments; provide local bands for your enjoyment and the best food around for your taste buds. Come join us for fun and cooling of into the week.

AUGUST 16
TUCSON AZ* LONERS MC TUCSON 7TH ANNUAL BARK AT THE MOON. Sign in at Sharks Bar 256 E. Congress, Tucson 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm $10.00 Single, $15.00 Couple. Sponsored by Montgomery’s, Chuy’s, Sharks, Territorial and Ending at the Greens Bar. FMI. www.Lonersmc.org. This is a must attend event.

PHOENIX AZ* “RIDE WITH US” TO PAYSON FOR BREAKFAST. Join Chester’s Harley-Davidson for a breakfast ride to Payson. Register at now or on the 16th from 8:30-9:00am at Chester’s Harley-Davidson. Kickstands up at 9:00 am. No charge for ride-everyone on their own for breakfast. FMI call 480-894-0404 or visit www.chestershd.com.

AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 1
IGNACIO, CO* IGNACIO BIKE WEEK 2008. An open, downtown rally in the heart of the Four Corners - 15 Years of Biker Tradition. Two beer tents, free entertainment, biker bull-riding, field events, $1,000 Ms. Ignacio Contest, vendors, camping, Veterans Honor Sunday, poker runs, Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Biker train ride on Saturday, tattoo contest, arm-wrestling contest, bike show, much, much more. 100% volunteer, not-for-profit, a project of the Ignacio Chamber of Commerce. No entry fee, Goddard Avenue in Ignacio Colorado. www.ignaciobikeweek.com, 970-769-1120, chairman@ignaciobikeweek.com

SEPTEMBER 2008

SEPTEMBER 6
LAS VEGAS, NV* THE PATRIOT RUN HONORING THE DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM.
This poker run will benefit the American Legion programs and Our Nation’s First Responders. Registration from 9 am at Pat Clark Motorsports, 2495 E. Sahara Ave. Last bike out at 11 am, all hands must be turned in by 3 pm. High hand wins $500. 50/50, raffle, bikini bike wash, vendors, music & food at last stop. Riders $25, passengers $20; ride pin for first 200. Thanks for your support.

SEPTEMBER 9
VAIL AZ* MONTGOMERY’S GRILL & SALOON PRESENTS The Biggest Bike Night in the Southwest. Located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Rd Vail AZ. The party starts at 5:00 pm and last until? They provide 3 outdoor Bars for ease of refreshments; provide local bands for your enjoyment and the best food around for your taste buds.

SEPTEMBER 12-14
LOS ANGELES, CA & PRIMM VALLEY, NV* 2008 SUMMER BIKE WEEK (MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RIDE) – We are riding to promote motorcycle awareness from Los Angeles to Stateline. For more info: www.stunt101events.com.

SEPTEMBER 13
NV* 7TH ANNUAL IT’S OUR TURN – NEVER FORGOTTEN 9-11. Hosted by Iron Nation MC. Sign in at 9:11 am, parade leaves at 12 pm. Parade, live music, BBQ, vendors and bounce castle for the kids! Proceeds to be donated to the Nevada Patriot Run. FMI: 775.691.6620.

SEPTEMBER 27
ROCK SPRINGS, AZ* 4TH ANNUAL RUN WITH THE FOOLS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE EVENT
– Presented by “Fools Life”, benefiting Childhelp. Sign up from noon until 2 pm at Amber Inn, 4236 W. Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. Your $25 Run donation includes a free “31” Run Card, End Party entrance, All-U-Can-Eat dinner, t-shirt and run pin for the 1st 100. The End Party will be from 3 pm to 8 pm at the Historic Rock Springs Stage Depot Café’, 35769 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy. Your $15 Entrance donation includes the All-U-Can-Eat dinner. The After Party starts at 8 pm. No one under 21 years of age after 8pm. FMI: 602.770.5593, www.foolslife.com.

CARSON CITY, NV* WOUNDED WARRIOR POKER RUN – Hosted by the Carson City Charter of the Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets MC, along with Carson City Harley- Davidson; supporting wounded Heroes and their Families. Sign in from 9 am to 11 am at Carson Harley-Davidson. $10 per person. Enjoy a ride through the scenic Walker River Canyon. Poker hands must be in by 4 pm, winners announced at 4:30 pm. High hand $350 / low hand $250 (minimum of 150 riders for prizes). 1st 150 riders get a collectable run coin. For more info: 775.629.0413.

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