Great Events
Be sure to scroll to the Rider Magazine list with many major events in calendar/month order.
Perhaps the single best source / listing of events is the American Motorcyclist Association web site focusing on AMA sanctioned events. Click Link below. The link leads you to events by type and by state. You are well advised to include road racing and other events as part of your many excuses to go for a ride.
http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/events/events.asp
Your own national club has major events and their web site should provide a rich listing of local club activities and you might as well "drop in" on a few.
2005 AMA Dunlop Elite Touring Series
Major national level events in each AMA region, gypsy tours and more!
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/dunlop.asp
Rider Magazine National Events Calendar!
Ride for Kids
36 Events in 2005
Since 1984, the Ride for Kids has been helping to raise money to find a cure for childhood brain tumors. Funds support research and family programs for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. All brands are welcome so sign up, take a ride, make a donation and have a good time while helping kids. (800) 253-6530; www.rideforkids.org
Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows
Minneapolis (February 4-6), Chicago (February 11-13), Detroit (February 25-27)
These shows offer displays by all the major motorcycle manufacturers and
accessory companies; you'll also see riding demonstrations and collect
autographs. (800) 331-5706;
www.motorcycleshows.com
Arizona Bike Week
April 1-10
Scottsdale, Arizona
This 9th annual event includes racing, concerts, dyno
horsepower shootouts, Harley drags, lawnmower races, poker runs, rides, silent
auction and a concert by the Marshall Tucker Band. (602) 252-8204
www.azbikeweek.com
22nd Annual Laughlin River Run
April 20-24
Laughlin, Nevada
This large event includes casino action, the Discovery Channel's Great Bike Build Off, demo rides, vendors and rides. Extra-cost concerts include those by Eddie Money, John Kay & Steppenwolf, and Collin Raye. (800) 357-8223 www.laughlinriverrun.com
Run for the Wall Cross-country ride to Washington, D.C.
May 18-27
Riders from various locations reach Washington, D.C., to honor veterans and promote healing. They visit the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and parade through D.C. (620) 896-2160 (Central route), (636) 745-2458 (Southern route), or (909) 425-1680; www.rftw.org
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally and Poker Run
May 19-22
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Includes a $10,000 poker run, four-day trade show, rides
and much more. (800) 452-8045
www.motorcyclerally.com
BRAG Homecoming
June 2-5
West Bend, Wisconsin
This national event of the Buell Riders Adventure Group includes lunch, Buell factory tour, BattleTrax event, demo rides and AMA races at Road America. (888) 432-BRAG www.buell.com
Americade
June 6-11
Lake George, New York
For this 23rd edition of "the world's largest touring
rally" you'll enjoy the huge TourExpo vendor area, two rodeo nights, and demo
rides from BMW, Harley, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha and Victory.
Enjoy boat cruises on Lake George, mini-tours, bike shows, stunt show, fireworks
and many seminars. Guest speakers will include Rider's own Clem Salvadori and
Bill Stermer. New this year will be another boat cruise option, two mini tours,
rodeo show and air conditioning at TourExpo!
(518) 798-7888; www.tourexpo.com
International Star Riders Association Cruise-Ins
Four events are scheduled in '05 for fans of Yamaha's Star line of cruisers, and all are welcome. Details are not finalized, but here's what we know: June 9-12, Texarkana, Texas Group and self-guided tours, tech sessions, music, vendors, bike show.
August 11-13, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
At the gateway to jasper and Banff enjoy a barbecue,
dance, poker run, rides, games and a bike show.
Other rallies will be held in Crescent City, California, and Moab, Utah, but
dates and events were not
yet set at presstime. www.star-riders.org
Laconia Motorcycle Week
June 11-19
Laconia, New Hampshire
This 82nd annual rally features poker runs, bike shows, demo rides, street scene, tours, fireworks show, roadracing, vintage racing and the Loudon Classic race.(603) 366-2000 www.laconiaMCweek.com
The 9th Annual Mother Road Ride/Rally
June 11-18
Los Angeles to Chicago
It's a rolling rally to ride and commemorate the original
Route 66. Ride the Frank and Louise Ridlon enjoy their "Wild Horse" Gold
Wing sidehack at the 33rd Annual Griffith Park, California, sidecar rally.
entire 2,448-mile route from either direction, or just segments of it. There's a
rallymaster, but no leader, so ride at your own pace.(817) 488-4940;
www.hhjm.com/rally
TA Gathering
June 20-24
Lake Lure, North Carolina
It was formerly the (Yamaha) Venture Touring Society with
a rally called V - Daze, but the club is now the Motorcycle Touring Association
and it invites all brands to its Gathering. They'll have bike games,
judging, poker runs and a bingo run. (877) 833-3687;
www.mtariders.com
Christian Motorcyclist Association National West Rally
June 21-25
Ogden, Utah
This family rally includes seminars, concert, parade, bike show, vendors and
camping.
(870) 389-6196; www.cmausa.org
Honda Hoot
June 22-25
Knoxville, Tennessee
This 12th-annual all-brand event offers guided and self-guided tours in the Tennessee hills, vendors, demo rides, bike shows, fireworks and a Ride for Kids event. (800) 347-1289; www.hondahoot.com
Hollister Independence Rally 2005
July 1-3
Hollister, California
A commemoration of the original "Wild One" rally, Hollister features live bands,
a bike show, vendors, tattoo contest, Wall ofDeath stunt show, Biker Billy, bike
games, grand prize H-D Road Ping.
(831) 634-0777 www.hollisterrally.com
Wing Ding XXVII
July 4-7
Fort Wayne, Indiana
This national rally of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association includes vendors,
parades, field events, seminars, drill team demonstrations, talent show and much
more. (800) 843-9460 www.gwrra.org
Women on Wheels 19th Annual International Ride-In
July 5-7
Boise, Idaho
Everyone is welcome to attend this rally for its rides, seminars and
camaraderie. (800) 322-1969
www.womenonwheels.org
U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix (Moto GP)
July 8-10
Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, California
Race fans will lock here as the world motorcycle GP returns to the United States
after a 10-year absence. See all classes of GP and some AMA racing at this
bcautiftil track. (800) 327-SECA,
(831) 648-5111 www.laguna-seca.com
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
July 15-17
Lexington, Ohio
This American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) event will be held at the Mid-Ohio
Sports Car Course and features vendors, demo rides, swap meet, auction, AHRIMA
racing, classic motorcycles and memorabilia. Ducati is the featured marque, and
the event will benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. (800) MID-OHIO
www.AMADirectlink.com
Cold Rush XVIII
July 18-21
Grand Junction, Colorado
The theme of this Gold Wing Touring Association rally is "Back to the Future,"
and it features many scenic area rides, a fun park, dinner and grand prize
motorcycle-or cash. (800) 960-GWTA;
www.gwta.org
Christian Motorcyclist Association National East Rally
July 19-23
Otisville, Michigan
This family rally includes guided and self-guided tours, seminars, concert,
parade, bike show and vendors. There's camping, swimming, canoeing and horseback
riding. (870) 389-6196
www.cmausa.org
American Voyager Association International Rally
July 19-21
Durango, Colorado
Fans of the Kawasaki Voyager dresser touring bike will meet for a welcome
dinner, bike show, group rides and awards ceremony.(618) 657-2664
www.csonline.net/cybersite/american.htm
Star Days 2005
July 19-22
St. Joseph, Missouri
This club rally for fans of Yamaha's Star cruiser motorcycles offers rides,
seminars, a bike contest, barbecue, vendors, demo rides on new Yarnahas and an
auction for Feed the Children.
(800) 422-1041 www.startouring.org
2005 BMW Motorcycle Owners Association International
Rally
July 21-24
Lima, Ohio
BMW MOA members will enjoy seminars, a BMW vintage display, bike judging, camping, two BMW motorcycle door prizes, tours, vendors, tech sessions and GS tours. (636) 394-7277 www.bmwmoa.org
Squaw Classic Japanese Motorcycle Show and Swap MEET
July 23-24
SIC (Somewhere in California)
The Classic Japanese Motorcycle Club (CJMC) will be holding a show and swap meet
called "SQUAW," but details have yet to be worked out. (408) 374-6288 Neil
Rodrigues@yahoo.com
www.cjmc.org
Honda Homecoming
July 28-30
Marysville, Ohio
Held at the Marysville Honda plant, this rally offers plant tours, demo rides,
bike shows and a Ride for Kids event. (800) 846-0422
www.ohio.honda.com
Concours Owners Group 2005 National Rally
August 1-5
Centralia, Washington
Kawasaki Concours owners, and COG members and non-members alike are invited to
enjoy the roads, scenery and bike show, MSF course, tech sessions, rides and
banquet, rpward3@earthlink.net
www.concours.org
Sturgis Rally & Races
August 8-14
Sturgis, South Dakota
This enormous event features a huge street scene, many bike shows, Miss Sturgis
contest, Golden Knights parachute jump, big-name bands, hill climbs, drags,
short-track and half-mile racing
and hot weather. (605) 347-2556
www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
2005 Virago Owners Club 22nd Annual Family Reunion
August 11-14
Ashtabula, Ohio
All fans of the Yamaha Virago are welcome for poker runs, field events, a wine
and cheese welcome party, self-guided tours, bike show and casino night. (440)
428-6127 www.viragoownersclub.org
Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.)
22nd Annual National Rally
August 26-27
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Members of H.O.G. will enjoy concerts, demo rides, a street party on the
Tennessee River and vendors. (800) CLUB-HOG;
www.hog.com
27th Annual Davis Rally
September 10-12
New Hampton, Iowa
All are welcome for this family rally that features vendors, games, bands,
dancing nightly, a dinner ride, poker ram, light parade and four $1,000 grand
prizes. (641) 394-2311
www.davismotorcyclerally.com
Golden Aspen Rally
September 14-18
Ruidoso, New Mexico
What started as Aspencade is now in its 36th year and features five poker runs,
bike judging, banquets, trials riding, field events, vendors, parade and
grand-prize 2006 Harley FLHT
(800) 452-8045 www.motorcyclerally.com
Lone Star Rally
September 29-October 2
The Lone Stain Rally is free of charge, and last year's event claimed an
attendance of 250,000. It includes rides, vendors, raffle, 60 concerts, 12 poker
runs, national custom bike show, Pro ARIA
SuperNloto racing, demo rides and new beach events.(281) 597-8800
www.lonestarrally.com
BMW Riders Association Celebration RA
October 6-9
Shelbyville, Tennessee
This 33rd annual rally of the BMW Riders Association will future vendors, door
prizes, seminars, road and GS rides, plus entertainment. tent and RV camping are
available. rallyinfo@bmwra.org
www.bmwra.org
Christian Motorcyclist Association Changing of the
Colors Rally
October 19-23
Hatfield, Arkansas
This 30th anniversary family rally includes a chili cook-off; seminars, concert,
parade, bike games and bike show, vendors and camping. (870) 389-6196;
www.cmausa.org
Biketoberfest
October 20-23
Daytona Beach, Florida
This smaller, more intimate version of Bike Week includes live entertainment,
bike shows, a street festival, demo rides, group rides and vendors.(866)
296-8970 www.biketoberfest.org
34th Annual Griffith Park Sidecar Rally
October 23
Griffith Park, California
Ride your sidecar rig to this family rally and hang out in beautiful Griffith
Park (Los Angeles) for the Saturday night banquet, and Sunday lounging in the
park, swapping tales. (818) 780-5542
www.sidestrider.com
Love Ride 22
November 13
Glendale to Lake Castaic, California
"This biggest one-day bike fundraiser raises more than $l million for charity,
and features a ride, big-name entertainment and lots of celebs. (818) 246-5618
www.loveride.org