The Hideaway Grill, Cave Creek AZ

Arizona Bike Week is quickly becoming one of the largest bike rallies in the country. Celebrating its 16th year in March 2012.
Hundreds of thousands of riders trek to the Phoenix area for a week of early season riding and partying before continuing on to CycleFest at WestWorld in Scottsdale.


For many people, the party doesn't start until they pull into The Hideaway Grill, just outside of Phoenix in Cave Creek, Arizona. Mark Bradshaw opened The Hideaway Grill back in 1998. He wanted a place where bikers could get out of the city, get some wind in their faces and relax with some great food and a frosty beverage. For 13 plus years, The Hideaway has continued to attract more and more of the Arizona Bike Week crowd.... and become quite possible the perfect biker bar!

Hideaway Grill features a daily Happy Hour from 2 til 6pm, with free food and discounted drinks. Every day of the week is special, from Taco Tuesdays with 75 cent tacos to Blue Collar Night, with cheap PBRs and well drinks.

Bike Night is pretty much every night, but the official "Double Down" Bike Night is Friday, when you can make your drink a double for an extra 2 bucks. The staff is friendly, attentive and hard-working


The menu at The Hideaway ranges from  chicken wings and cheese sticks to salads, burgers, hot dogs and pizza. They recently added a breakfast menu and now open at 6 AM for those who want to get in a full day of riding!

Mark Bradshaw was honored as  Arizona Bike Week Hero of the Year in 2010. for his hard work, dedication and selfless contributions to the biker community. Congrats, Mark! Keep up the good work! 

If you're planning to attend Arizona Bike Week and Cyclefest, make sure you pay a visit to The Hideaway. Say Hi to Mark, get a picture with one of the bartenders, and grab a Quickie before an awesome day of riding (it's a breakfast dish). Don't forget to tell them that Jeff from Bars4Bikers.com sent you!


Click links below for:
Arizona Bike Week  Rally News
Early Rally in Phoenix
March 23 - 27, 2012
Cyclefest at WestWorld
March 28 - April 1, 2012
Scotsdale, Arizona
http://www.azbikeweek.com/


To find more biker-friendly bars & saloons, visit Bars4Bikers.com. Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world. Bars4bikers.com reminds you to drink responsibly, and don't drink and ride.

Kimmy Chapman Memorial Sunday at WestWorld

Arizona Bike Week will pay tribute to one of its greatest supporters, Kimmy Chapman at 1pm Sunday, April 3rd at WestWorld. Kimmy died at the scene of a motorcycle crash around 5pm Saturday, March 26th after spending her final day in life helping at a community fundraiser. Her life companion, Mark Tapp is at John C. Lincoln Hospital recovering from serious injuries.
Kimmy helped to establish the rally and was the founding editor of Biker Information Guide -- a business she started in 1997 in Arizona that has expanded to 10 other states. She received the Arizona Bike Week "Hero" Award in 2009 for her years of dedication to the rally.
"We want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers," said Dave Shafer, media director for Biker Information Guide in a statement issued on the company website. "Kimmy had such a wonderful personality and everyone who knew her, loved her. She was someone that would bend over backward to help whenever she could. She was so full of life and it is so sad that we lost her. Her passion was Biker Information Guide and for that reason alone Kelly, Jim and I will continue to do what Kimmy loved doing. I’ve worked with Kimmy for over 12 years and there was never a better friend. I will truly miss her."
Hundreds of rally fans, friends and family are expected to celebrate her life during the memorial service on Sunday. "Due to the amount of people expected to show up, we decided to use the Big Tent at Bike Week for the Celebration of Life event," Shafer said in an update on Tuesday. “Unfortunately due to contractual agreements, a $10 gate charge will apply to get into WestWorld. Please keep in mind that if you bought a week event pass or if you participated in the Logan's Run, then you have already paid the $10 gate charge.”

Barb Heller of the ArmedZilla Angels American Legion posted this updated regarding an ongoing police investigation: I spoke with the Lead Detective Pitts on Kimmy's case, a bike rider himself, who is working on her case and keeping in close touch with Kelly and other family members. He feels he owes Kimmy's family a full and thorough investigation. He called in the state expert on impairment to investigate any signs of impairment of the driver and to provide them with the 'probable cause' needed to issue an order to draw blood. They found none. This state investigator is the same one working on the dump truck case from a year ago, which is still ongoing. He wants everyone to know that this is far from over and the only thing they haven't shown is 'criminal intent'. The police department can ONLY charge the driver with a 'Violation', such as in this case 'Failure To Yield'. Any other charges will come AFTER the investigation is through. Detective Pitts said that once everything is turned over to him to review, then it goes to the 'review unit' and then it is turned over to their Supervisor for Final Review and then passed on to the County Attorney's office. That is where the final charges will be filed if any. We need to stay on top of the County Attorney's office. Detective Pitts also said that he would be willing to come to any organizations meeting to explain the process and answer questions that he can at that time. Please contact Barb Heller at 602-505-8760 or ltlwtduv@cox.net to set this up.

The crash one year ago in Phoenix - on March 25, 2010 - was so horrific that the president of the American Motorcyclist Association made a public statement of condolence to the families of the nine bike riders that were injured or killed when they were struck from behind by a dump truck while they waited for a light to change at an intersection in Phoenix. Read the story.

Arizona Bike Week "Hero" Kimmy Chapman Killed in Crash

Many at Arizona Bike Week are in shock and deeply saddened by the death of Kimmy Chapman in a Right of Way violation crash yesterday in Arizona. She received the Arizona Hero Award in 2009 for her devotion to the rally. She was the founding owner of the Biker Information Guide. Her life companion Mark S Tapp was seriously injured. Kimmy was a passenger on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was traveling eastbound on Bell Road, according to Phoenix investigators. When they entered the intersection at 43rd Avenue the driver of a Nissan Rogue failed to yield and made a left turn in front of them. Tapper is in serious condition. There are plans underway to honor her during one or more events at Arizona Bike Week & WestWorld Cyclefest. - The bike community is also outraged because the 22-year old driver is not expected to be charged in the crash. There is currently only pending legislation (HB2523) that would create a vehicular manslaughter charge in Arizona. Under the current state law, Arizona drivers who cause fatal accidents can only be charged with a misdemeanor crime, even if they're supposed to be off the roadways due to a license suspension.

Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show at 15th Arizona Bike Week

Are you heading to Arizona Bike Week & Westworld Cyclefest?

Then be sure to check out - "The Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show," presented by Bagger Nation and American Bagger Magazine. "That’s right. Baggers are finally getting their due!" said Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation. Don’t miss your chance to have your Bagger featured on the cover of American Bagger Magazine. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be presented on stage in 3 classes: Original (no frame mods) Modified (OEM Frame modified) Ground Up (aftermarket frame)The show is Saturday, April 2nd.


It's the final countdown!! Arizona Bike Week starts one week from today! The forecast is calling for some incredible riding weather and the party is about to begin. Pre-Rally events begin Friday, March 25, 2011.

This year the five-day event pass to $40. That's a $10 discount from last year's pricing and still includes all the concerts and events that Westworld Cyclefest has to offer. Skid Row will be in concert on Wednesday, March 30. Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation presents Warrant on Thursday, March 31. Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson presents Heart on Friday, April 1.

Chester's Harley Davidson presents Buckcherry on Saturday, April 2. Everyone’s favorite Sunday afternoon Cyclefest band, Mongollon will close on April 3.

In addition to the HandleBar Saloon, two new party tents have been added this year: The ABW Roadhouse and Cyclefest Cantina. Throughout the rally, catch acts by local bands: 74th St. Band, Cell Phone Cowboys, Coverz Inc. Hawg Wild, Hellbound, Jasmine Cain, Men Without Shame, Pat Roberts and The Heymakers, and Sludge’s Build a Band.

All Premium and Gold RV packages are sold out, but a few Silver RV and tent spaces are available, and there are still rooms offered by sponsoring hotels at significant biker discounts for the rally, with no minimum nights required.

Arizona Bike Week is all about riding in the desert, and the 15th Arizona Bike Week has some big rides and a poker tournament starting Sunday, March 27th.

Sunday, March 27: Leather and Luck Poker Tournament at Fort McDowell - Limited to 250 entrants.

Wednesday, March 30: Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson's Riding Kids Run - Shirts/Pins given to the first 725 entrants.

Thursday, March 31: T-Bar Trail Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Friday, April 1: Hamster's Dry Heat Poker Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Saturday, April 2: Chester Harley-Davidson's Torch Ride - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Sunday, April 3: Logan's Run - Get a free t-shirt when you register online.

If you purchase your Cyclefest event pass online you'll get a $5 coupon for the Arizona Bike Week Official Merchandise booth. Details and tickets: azbikeweek.com

Bourget's Bike Works Day - Arizona Bike Week 2010

"Mark's New Bike" - Bourget's Bike Works Day - April 14th at the Hideaway Grill...somewhere in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Friends who have supported Mark Bradshaw & the Hideaway over the years, rode with him Wednesday night into West World to receive his award as Arizona Bike Week 2010's "Hero Of The Year."

 Bourget's Bike Works Crew

Mark Bradshaw: Arizona Bike Week Hero of the Year!

Congrats to Mark Bradshaw, owner of Hideaway Grill, 2010 Arizona Bike Week's  Hero of the Year!!

Mark and everyone who has continued to support the Hideaway over the years joined him and AZ Custom Builders on a ride at 6 p.m. into West World. More than 100 riders were escorted by Mark and last year's "hero," Kimmy Chapman-Lauer, publisher of BikerInformation.com.

Arizona Bike Week continues through April 18! - Photos by Kimmy Cruz, who is working during AZ Bike Week at The Hideaway Grill.

The Hideaway Grill ... somewhere in Cave Creek, Arizona outside of Phoenix is a party headquarters!!

Look for all the charity poker runs like the 7th Annual Fire Fighters Poker Run, the Ride for Haiti, and the Harley Davidson torch ride to benefit the Special Olympics. And don't forget the "Biggest Party of Bike Week" at the Buddy Stubbs Bike Week Bash at Arizona Harley Davidson

Paul Yaffe at Arizona Bike Week 2010

Arizona Bike Week 2010 - The weather is perfect! It was 69 degrees (F) at 9 a.m. and record-breaking crowds have been showing up in full force by 11 a.m. every day at The Hideaway Grill ... somewhere in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Paul Yaffe showed up on Sunday to party with Mark (owner of Hideaway) and Kimmy Cruz. There was a big 13-mile parade of motorcycles, horseback riders and antique cars up highway 101 on Sunday... and a woman won $1,000 in the Hideaway Tattoo Contest for her full back tat!

Get Your Bling Here! "I am just loving it here at The Hideaway Grill," Kimmy Cruz reported by phone today... "Everybody is just so sweet, and so layed back. And I found a totally awesome collection of crystal bling plus men's Hellenbach and Crybaby Asshole MC clothing at the Hideaway retail store."

"People are just loving this warm weather, and of course there is no humidity. So they ride out to The Hideaway and spend the whole day in the sunshine, and then ride back when the temperatures start to drop into the 70s at night."

MONDAY APRIL 12: JIM NASI CUSTOMS/TRASK PERFORMANCE DAY

Come and check out some of the most awesome pieces of bike art in the world. Jim will be here with photo and autograph ops, along with his one of a kind bikes. Nick Trask will be at the Hideaway displaying his bikes and performance systems as well. At 6 pm join Jim, Nick, and Mark for a ride down to Nasiʼs Bike Week Bash!! Free Food, Drinks, and Tour of Nasiʼs factory. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

TUESDAY APRIL 13: BOURGETS BIKE WORKS DAY

Bridget Bourget will be here with some of her most awesome creations. Photo and Autograph Ops with Bridget all day. At 5 pm we are heading down to Bourgets Bike Week Bash for free food, live entertainment, drinks, and a tour of Bourgets factory. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 14: AZ BIKE WEEK HERO PARTY/SINISTER INDUSTRIES DAY

This day is one of the most honorable days of Marks journey. Be sure your at the Hideaway early to celebrate with Mark, as he has been named this years Arizona Bike Week Hero. This is a huge honor to Mark and everyone who has continued to support

the Hideaway over the years. At 6 pm join motorcycle personalities and all of the Arizona custom builders for a ride to Cyclefest to honor Mark. Vince Neil is in concert that night. All day at the Hideaway, John Shope, from Sinister Industries, will be

throwing his Bike Week Bash. If you havenʼt seen Sinister Industries custom baggers, they are BADASS and second to none! Photo and autograph ops all day. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

THURSDAY APRIL 15:PAUL YAFFE'S "BAGGER NATION" DAY

Paul Yaffe will have his famous bagger creations and custom bikes at the Hideaway with photo and autograph ops. At 6 pm join Mark and Paul for a ride down to Cyclefest for the Ratt concert. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.


FRIDAY APRIL 16: HIDEAWAY GRILL & BROKEN SPOKE GYPSY TOUR

You donʼt want to miss this! At 1 pm Mark and Jay Allen, from The Broken Spoke, will be guiding you on an all day ride to various locations, all guaranteed to be fun. The ride will end down at Cyclefest for the Dierks Bentley concert. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

SATURDAY APRIL 17: CAVE CREEK DAY

Arizonaʼs best custom builders will have their latest creations at the Hideaway all day along with motorcycle personalities. The Coors Light Girls will be here for a day of PARTYING!! Donʼt miss the “Cactus Massacre Cruz Tequila Party”. Come ride the luge! At 6 pm we are heading down to Cyclefest for George Thorogood and the Destroyers in concert. Vendors, Promos,TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

SUNDAY APRIL 18: HIDEAWAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

Get to the Hideaway early, this is going to be one full day!! Annual FREE crawfish boil!! The Coors Light and Jack Daniels Girls will be here for partying and giveaways! Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

Arizona Bike Week at The Hideaway Grill

The pre-rally party has begun...Somewhere in Cave Creek, ARIZONA BIKE WEEK 2010 - at the Hideaway Grill.

Kimmy Cruz was just at Daytona Bike Week 2010!

Drop in to say "Hi" to Kimmy Cruz at Arizona Bike Week - She will be tending bar from open-to-close at The Hideaway Grill - Party Headquarters for Arizona Bike Week, April 9 to 18!

Arizona Bike Week 2010 - Let's Ride!

April 9th - Kick off the week at "Phoenix Bike Night" at The Hideaway Grill ...

Mark Bradshaw, owner of the Hideaway Grill and an Arizona native, has been in the bar and restaurant business for over 20 years. After riding his Harley to Cave Creek for years, he fell in love with the little town and decided to move there about 17 years ago. He knew Cave Creek was where he wanted to open up his own place. In the fall of 1998 Mark did just that, he opened up his dream bar, The Hideaway Grill, a place where bikers would have a place to ride out of the big city to have a few drinks and grab some grub.

You will find the "almost famous" Kimmy Cruz tending bar at The Hideaway from open-to-close during Arizona Bike Week!

April 9th - The ride leaves promptly at 6 p.m. from Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Anthem, Arizona to The Hideaway Grill ... somewhere in Cave Creek, Arizona.

April 9th - 14th Annual Kickstart Party - All Day - at Hacienda Harley-Davidson, 15600 Hayden Rd., Scottsdale.


April 14th - Riding For Kids Charity Run -
Register from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson, 1385 N. Cave Road, Phoenix.

April 14th - Help Mark celebrate being named this year's "Arizona Bike Week Hero!"   The ride to Cyclefest leaves The Hideaway at 6 p.m. for the ceremony.

April 15th - Ladies, Lingerie & Learning Ride. Bike or not, everyone is welcome. $25.00 Registration includes; lunch, admission to Cyclefest, RATT concert, & ride prizes. Ck in 9 a.m. at WestWorld.

 April 15th - T-Bar Trail Ride - WestWorld, Arizona

April 16th - Mandatory Hideaway Grill & Broken Spoke Gypsy Tour - Help Jay Allen of Broken Spoke celebrate his birthday! The ride leaves at 1 p.m. from Hideaway Grill in Cave Creek. Mark & Jay  will be guiding you on an all day ride to various locations, all guaranteed to be fun! The ride will end down at Cyclefest for the Dierks Bentley concert.

April 16 - 18 - 49th Yuma Prison Run - Yuma Arizona

April 17th - Spring Has Sprung Poker Run & Bike Show - Catalina, Arizona

April 25th - Run for the Kids 7th Annual- Tuscon, Arizona

April 25th - Hearts to Heroes Motorcycle Ride & Poker Run - Peoria, Arizona

Arizona Bike Week 2010 Marked by Tragedy

Arizona Bike Week 2010 was tragically marked by a pre-rally accident on March 25th that has claimed the lives of 4 motorcyclists, while two others remain hospitalized in serious condition.

"PLEASE everyone watch out for motorcycles...It's that time of year when there are a lot of us out there!!!" advised Mark of the Hideaway Grill in nearby Cave Creek, where "Phoenix Bike Night" kicks off the rally on Friday, April 9th.

A group of 10 motorcycles were stopped at a red light at 27th & Carefree in Phoenix, AZ when they were stuck from behind by a semi-dump truck. Most of the bikers were members of the Phoenix Motorcycle Riders Group on a day ride with the Phoenix Motorcycle Kruzers.

"Pegs Down" - Some riders have vowed to ride their motorcycles with the passenger pegs down in memorial to the fallen riders, while others have vowed to tie a black bandana on the left handlebar of their bike to signify the loss of fellow-riders.

Many motorcycle riders have adopted the phrase, "Look Twice, Save A Life."

The YouTube video "You Didn't See Me" has been viewed 392,335 in the past three years and is something everyone should see and share.

Smokin Hot Charity Ride: 2010 Arizona Bike Week

T-Bar Trail Ride - Thurs., April 15 - Arizona Bike Week 2010

This message from Suzy Q and Paul Yaffe - Hey riders! Time to saddle up and help make Arizona’s best scenery better by "helping boobs one bar at a time”

Don’t miss this year's smokin hot ride! Vince Neil of Motley Crue fame, Michael Ballard & Angie from the world famous Full Throttle Saloon, and celebrity bike builder Paul Yaffe will be leading the posse out of WestWorld headed to our favorite chuck wagon Toby Keith’s.

I Love This Bar & Grill! After filling up on some great grub, the trail leads us to the gorgeous, sizzling hot ladies of Christie’s Cabaret-Phoenix, Cheetah’s Cabaret-Phoenix, and Christie’s Cabaret-Tempe where we can water our horses and dust off our jeans! The trail then takes us back to WestWorld for some cold libations and the RATT concert in the Handlebar Saloon. Ride leaves WestWorld at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15 during the 2010 Arizona Bike Week.

All proceeds benefit the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. Scottsdale, AZ. $25.00 Registration includes; lunch, admission to Cyclefest, RATT concert, & ride prizes. (1 completed application required for each rider) Commemorative Ride T-Shirts will be on sale at rider check-in.


Pre-register online at: Arizona Bike Week - T-Bar Trail Ride