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.

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

English Don "Old Crew Reunion Run" NYC, March 26, 2011

New York, New York! A big reunion is in the works for March 26th when English Don returns to NYC for an Old Crew Reunion Run.



"For anyone wanting to join the run in Brooklyn....We will be stopping off to film with Paul Cox and Bob Seeger Jr. Bob has thrown out the welcome mat at Indian Larry motorcycles to gather there early afternoon. The pack will leave there at 2pm sharp. Those riding from the start, stay tuned for Queens assembly and gathering point," English Don told friends Saturday night, as he prepared to embark on his return trip to America.

A limited edition Old Crew Reunion Run T-shirt will be available only at Buckley's Inn, located at 159 S. Franklin Ave., Valley Stream, NY. Doors open at 1pm with English Don's ETA at 3pm. The NY Chopper Scene in the 1990's - English Don and Indian Larry - The Grease Monkey Tour - Sideshow Promo.

Here's a video of the Grease Monkey Tour 1998 .

V8 Motorcycle Parade & Bike Show Raises Funds for Children's Hospitals at Daytona Bike Week 2011

The crowd on Main Street was four-deep to watch the 7th Annual V8 Motorcycle Parade on Wednesday during the 70th Daytona Bike Week.

Photos - by Bruce Abowitt.

A record 127 of the V8 bikes and trikes participated in the parade and a scenic ride that finished with a free Rat's Hole V8 Motorcycle Show at Daytona Lagoon, across from the Ocean Center at 601 N. Earl Street in Daytona Beach.


All V8 owners are welcome to participate in the parade, scenic ride and bike show that is sponsored by Boss Hoss. The annual event is organized by Bill Taylor and other area V8 owners, who are united by their love of the big machines and a desire to raise money for the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.

The V8 owners rolled out for the parade at 1pm from the Custom Works, Boss Hoss dealership at 806 N. Beach Street.

"We had perfect weather and perfect escort help from both the Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach police departments for a scenic loop ride that was just outstanding," said Bill Taylor, who is president of the Midatlantic Chapter of the Boss Hoss Riders Association.



Last year, 105 V8 bikes and trikes from all over the country participated in the parade and ride-in V8 Motorcycle Show. "We met some V8 owners this year that live in California," said Taylor. "Each year, a few more new people join the parade and it just continues to get bigger every year."


Ted and Pam Smith led the parade and ride on their Rat's Hole V8 Custom Trike. They also played host to the V8 Motorcycle Show at 2pm at Daytona Lagoon. The show was open to the public and free to attend. Custom Works provided food and entertainment.


"Everyone loved the band, One Hit Wonder out of St. Augustine and the party continued until after 5pm," said Taylor. The V8 riders expect to donate more than $1,500 to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Donations will also be collected at the 39th Annual Rat's Hole Chopper Show on Saturday. Look for the purple buckets! Here's a link to more photos.



More than 90 bikes have pre-registered for the Saturday, March 12th Rat's Hole Show. "We expect to see a couple dozen more bikes register on Saturday morning," said Ted Smith. This year's show features a "World Bike Showdown" with bike builders from Australia, Canada, USA and the EAU on stage with their newest bike builds. Everyone who attends the show will receive a ballot to cast their vote for a favorite bike in the special competition. A new Rat's Hole custom trophy will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in 22 classes.

Travel Channel To Film Rat's Hole World Bike Showdown

The Travel Channel will be filming the 39th Rat's Hole Chopper Show - World Bike Showdown on Saturday, March 12th at Daytona Lagoon, 612 N. Earl Street during the 70th Daytona Bike Week!

Come join the party.. everyone through the gate will receive one ballot to vote for their favorite bike in the World Bike Showdown.

Bike builders from Australia, Canada, EAU & USA will be live on stage! Come early to pick up your copy of the free Daytona Beach Ratty Rag, featuring interviews with bike builders Cyril Huze, Dave Perewitz, Ron Finch, Tako of Sickasso Creations, and more...

First published for Daytona Bike Week 1974, the first, oldest and longest running (free) biker newspaper went out of circulation at the turn of the new century... and now it's BACK! A limited 20,000 copies will be issued and available (free) at the Rat's Hole Show, so you better show up early this year on Saturday, March 12th to grab your copy! The all-day show will feature 22 classes of bikes, Miss Ratmate & Tattoo Contests, emceed by Radical Randy at Daytona Lagoon water park, next to the parking garage, just off of (A1A) Atlantic Ave. beachside - 614 N. Earl Street, Daytona Beach.

"If you were awarded one of the big, bronze colored Big Daddy Rat trophies in the last couple of years, get ready to add a new trophy to your collection," said Ted Smith, owner of Rat's Hole Shows. "We are going to unveil a new tri-colored custom trophy that will be awarded to the top 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in every category."

There is always excitement and anticipation going into a Rat's Hole Show, said Tako of Sickasso Creations. "I will be bringing three bikes that have never been shown. Mostreet that I built for former Boston Red Socks player, Mo Vaugn; plus another Pro Street bike that I am just finishing called "Twisted" and then the Gothic & Old School "Death Bike."

To register a bike, go to http://www.ratshole.com/

Click here to view a Rat's Hole Facebook gallery.

Leave Your Mark on Main Street, Daytona Bike Week 2011

Leave Your Mark on Main Street, Daytona Beach at Heritage Row

316 Main Street Station is taking orders from groups and individuals for laser engraved pavers on the new Heritage Row, a brick walkway located at the corner of Main Street and Hollywood Avenue.



When you buy an engraved paver, you can commemorate a special occasion, honor a loved one or leave a record of a special Bike Week memory. “Heritage Row is destined to become a walk-of-honor to the biker way of life,” said Phaedra of 316 Main Street Station.

 

Get Laid at Main Street ..

Click here for order details.

Leave Your Mark on Main Street, Daytona Bike Week

Daytona Bike Week 2011: Music, Burnouts & Other Contests

 - All photos of Broken Spoke Saloon 2010 are courtesy of Lisa Ballard, Shinyside Marketing.

The Broken Spoke Saloon is the first to announce a complete lineup of music, burnouts and other contests scheduled for the 70th Daytona Bike Week. This year, the music begins on Friday, March 4th and continues through Saturday, March 12th at the Broken Spoke, located north of Daytona Beach at 1151 North US Highway 1.

As always, there will be a Loud Pipes Contest from 4-5pm every day, with Male Pole Dancing, Double Bubble & Silhouette Contests at midnight every night. Tattoo contests are set for 2-3pm on the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Baker Drive Train will host a Smoke-down Showdown on Friday night, March 11th and the S&S Smokeout is Saturday night, March 12th.

The crowd got more than they expected during Daytona Bike Week 2010 during the annual Limpnickie Lot night when members of the lot took the stage for a multi-bike, head to head, burnout and all of a sudden one bike, a Panhead, burst into flames right before the crowd’s huge eyes. 30 foot flames added instant heat to the event but fortunately, no one was hurt during the ordeal, due to the quick actions of the BSS staff and volunteer firefighters that were on hand. Now we know why Jay Allen has so many fire extinguishers on hand.

Here's the 2011 Daytona Bike Week Music & Entertainment Schedule

Friday, March 4th: 7pm – Midnight: Lucas Hoge

Saturday, March 5th: 1pm – 6pm: Lucas Hoge, 7pm – Midnight: Drivin’ Blind

Sunday, March 6th: 1pm – 6pm: Drivin’ Blind, 7pm – Midnight: Lucas Hoge

Monday, March 7th: 1pm – 6pm: Lucas Hoge, 7pm – Midnight: Drivin’ Blind

Tuesday, March 8th: 1pm – 6pm: Drivin’ Blind, 7pm – Midnight: Joe Santana

Wednesday, March 9th: 1pm – 6pm: Drivin’ Blind, 7pm – 10pm: Farrell Webber Band
11pm – Midnight: Straight Shooter: Bad Company Tribute

Thursday, March 10th: 1pm – 6pm: Joe Santana, 2pm – 3pm: Tattoo Contest,
7pm – 8pm: Farrell Webber Band, 9pm – 10pm: 357 String Band, 10pm – 11pm: Limpnickie Night,
11pm – Midnight: Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin Tribute.

Friday, March 11th: 1pm – 6pm: Joe Santana, 2pm – 3pm: Tattoo Contest,
7pm – 8pm: Farrell Webber Band, 9pm – 10pm: Black Water: Doobie Brothers Tribute,
10pm – 11pm: Baker Drive Train Smoke-down Showdown,
11pm – Midnight: Seven Bridges Road: Eagles Tribute

Saturday, March 12th: 1pm – 6pm: Joe Santana, 2pm – 3pm: Tattoo Contest, 7pm – 8pm: Farrell Webber Band, 9pm – 10pm: Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin Tribute,10pm – 11pm: S&S Smokeout, 11pm – Midnight: Last Child: Aerosmith Tribute

We will be there, March 4th to 13th for the 70th Daytona Beach Bike Week, 2011.

Harley-Davidson MDA Women's Ride Daytona, March 8th

Here's the update: This year’s MDA Women’s Ride in Daytona had over 100 participants and raised $35,868, providing 437 minutes of lifesaving research for local children and adults living with muscular dystrophy. Follow this link to learn more about the ride and see photos from this very special day.

The 4th Annual Harley-Davidson MDA Women's Ride Daytona is Tuesday, March 8th from Riverfront Park on Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach to Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson's Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach.

All eligible riders will receive: 2011 MDA Harley-Davidson event pin and a special 2011 MDA Women's Ride flage for their bike.

Click here to make a min. $25 donation & join the ride.

Contribute $600 or more to receive a limited-edition Daytona Women's Ride sterling silver charm that can be worn as a charm or a pendant. Top fundraisers will receive H-D gift certificates.

Extra! Extra! The Ratty Rag is Back

More than one million copies of the Ratty Rag have been distributed at major bike show events all over the world since it was first published for the 1974 Daytona Bike Week. "I still have six light tables at my house that were used to lay it out by hand," said Ted Smith, owner of Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows. "There were no other motorcycle newspapers. The Ratty Rag was the first, and it's the oldest running FREE motorcycle newspaper in the country."

Click to enlarge or download the poster for advertising contacts.

20,000 copies of the Daytona Beach Ratty Rag will be printed for the 2011 Daytona Bike Week rally. 20,000 more will be printed for the Leesburg Bikefest in April; Thunder in the Valley in June; Sturgis - Buffalo Chip in August; Daytona Biketoberfest; and the Lone Star Rally in November. There will be interviews with the best of show bike builders and of course, photographs of the Miss Rat Mate contests.

Events and Schedule... The Travel Channel will film the 39th Rat's Hole Chopper Show - "World Bike Showdown" - so come join the party. Bike builders from all over the world, live on stage!Everyone through the gate will receive one ballot to vote for their favorite bike in the World Showdown.

- Click the poster to enlarge.

MC Radical Randy, tattoo and rat mate contests. The show is all day Saturday, March 12th at Daytona Lagoon water park, beach side at 601 N. Earl Street.

Registration in 22 classes with brand new custom trophy awards for first, second and third places.

Register a bike at RatsHole.com.

Daytona Bike Week March 4 - 13, 2011 Daytona Beach, Florida http://www.daytonachamber.com/ Leesburg Bikefest April 7 - 10, 2011 Leesburg, Florida http://www.leesburgbikefest.com/ Thunder in the Valley June 23 - 26, 2011 Johnstown, Pennsylvania http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/	Sturgis - Buffalo Chip August 8 - 14, 2011 Sturgis, South Dakota http://buffalochip.com/ Biketoberfest October 13 -16, 2011 Daytona Beach, Florida http://www.daytonachamber.com/ www.biketoberfest.org Lone Star Rally November 3 – 6, 2011 Galveston, Texas http://www.lonestarrally.com/

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Ride For Autism 2011: Louisiana to Mississippi, March 26th

The guitar in the picture was autographed and donated by country super star Clay Walker and will be auctioned off at the 8th Annual Ride For Autism - March 26th 2011.

The ride kicks off at Cajun Harley Davidson in Scott, Louisiana and arrives later Saturday to Doc Biglove's on Main Street in in Natchez, Mississippi.

Talk about a biker-friendly town! When the Ride For Autism rolls in, "the city of Natchez will be hosting a complimentary crawfish boil for all ride participants," said Donald Royer, Autism Project Independence board member and events coordinator. "Local ante-bellum homes will be open for touring, again free to all registrants." 

Click on the event poster for details - $35 per participant includes Poker Hand, Ride Pin & Concert Admission.

Shell Bush and BroadBAND, an all-girl band from Tennessee will perform at the "arrival concert" on Satruday night in Natchez. 

You can also purchase the event T-shirt in support of Project Independence, a non-profit organization founded in 2003 to raise awareness and create resources for families caring for a family member diagnosed with Autism in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.  projectindependence.org.

Daytona Bike Week: Eddie James BMW Collection Auction

The Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction, March 10th during the 70th Daytona Bike Week will feature the Eddie James Estate Sale: a massive collection of BMW Motorcycle Parts (both New and Used), NOS, and project bikes. Details at: BatorAuctions.com.

Edmund (Eddie) Clarence James III was a larger than life character whose life’s calling centered on his intense passion for motorcycling. Creating unforgettable long-distance endurance events for riders everywhere, Eddie’s rallies became legendary among the long-distance riding community. His charm, humor and imagination touched everyone who met him.

Eddie was tragically killed December 6, 2009. He was 46.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota - Eddie’s career followed his love of motorcycling. His early years were spent working in motorcycle dealerships in the Twin Cities area. In 1998 he accepted his “dream job” as the National Road Riding Director for the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio. In 2006 he joined The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation “Ride For Kids” as a National Ride Manager. At the time of Eddie’s passing, he was fulfilling a yearlong commitment as Rally Master for the inaugural 2009 Iron Butt 5000.

In 1984 he founded TeamStrange Airheads which has evolved into one of the leading long distance riding organizations in the nation. In the ensuing years, TeamStrange established a reputation for hosting a variety of entertaining and challenging motorcycle events including the Minnesota 1000 and Butt Lite. In addition, Eddie was a regular finisher in the Iron Butt Rally – the premier long distance riding event.

DAYTONA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION

During Daytona Bike Week, March 2011

Stetson University Athletic Center - DeLand

•Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction

March 9-11, 2011

•Swap Meet

March 9-11

Parts & Memorabilia Auction

Thursday, March 10

•Classic Motorcycle Auction

Friday, March 11

 Click poster to enlarge for details.

David Uhl's Newest Pin-Up Girl Comes To Daytona Bike Week

The 70th Daytona Bike Week is just around the corner – March 4 to 13, 2011 and I can’t wait to see David Uhl’s Vintage Pin-up Series.

David is always set up in front of Destination Daytona and you can usually catch him working on his latest series of paintings. His vintage pin-up series pays tribute to his favorite pin-up artist, Gil Elvgren.

The paintings have a simpler, lighter background that was the popular choice of most traditional pin-up artists.

His previous 4 pin-up prints sold out in a matter of hours. His newest offering is “Clothing Optional,” now available as a hand-signed, numbered canvas print edition. Each print comes beautifully framed with a certificate of authenticity.

I am also looking forward to meeting the  MeanStreet Riders, a group of musician song writers, who ride together. They did the music behind a David UHL video.



Last year, it was "Stella" who came to Daytona Bike Week 2010 with David UHL

Born in a small fishing village in Michigan, David Uhl earned a scholarship to attend the Colorado Institute of Art. An avid Harley owner since 1988, Uhl's passion would soon coincide with his artistic talent. Harley-Davidson Motor Company executives recognized David's creative talents and introduced him to Segal Fine Art, a licensed publisher of Harley-Davidson fine art. 

David spends endless hours in the Harley-Davidson Archives researching vintage photos to use as reference for his official fine art paintings. Captivated by the extraordinary history of the Motor Company, David's desire is to memorialize the legacy.

Daytona Sport Bike Fest 2011

Daytona's 3rd Annual Sport Bike Fest is March 12th, during Daytona Bike Week 2011 at Martini's Chop House, 1815 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach.

Hottest Custom Bike Contest, Hottest Models,

Go-Go Dancers, Dance Contest, Plenty of sport bike vendors. DJ DVS & DJ Arsonist, entertainment hosted by TakeOva TheHype & 102 Jamz' Jay Love & LaNina. Contests, Prizes & Give-Aways! Admission is $5 and includes FREE Bike Parking.

This is a La Maravilla Production - 2 to 8 p.m. with an after party 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Arena, 176 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Sponsor hotel TBA.

Click event poster to enlarge for details.

Canadian Bike Shows January to July 2011

The North American International Motorcycle Supershow, Jan. 7 to 9th at the International Centre in Toronto kicks off a season of Canadian bike shows, judged by IMBBA Canada. 


More than $50,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs, including $12,000 in cash. To register a bike and for more details, visit the website: North American Supershow 2011.

World of Motorcycles Expo shows will be held in London, Ontario, Feb.11-13, 2011, and in Kitchener, Ontario, March 19-20, 2011. Click the flyer image to enlarge for details. Here is a list of  exhibit vendors. To register a bike visit: womex.ca

Bob McKay and his team of IMBBA Canada judges will be in Quebec in April for the 12th Annual Classic Bike and Tattoo Show: April 15 to 17, 2011 at the SportXpo Centre near Montreal.

"This show will be the last chance to qualify for the seventh and final Canadian spot in the 2012 IMBBA World Cup Competition show that will be held in Laval in conjunction with the 2012 Classic Bike and Tattoo Show," said McKay. For details visit: IMBBA.ca.


Click to enlarge event flyer for details or visit: http://www.prosproduction.com/

Then, get ready for the Great Canadian Bike Rally, July 14 to 17, 2011 on the west coast of Canada in Merritt British Columbia. Check out their web page for more details. http://www.greatcanadianbikerally.com/

Harley-Davidson Daytona Women's MDA Ride 2010, Mar 2

On Tuesday, March 2nd, the 3rd annual Harley-Davidson Women's MDA Ride in Daytona will take place. Click here to register: http://bit.ly/b7mmG3

You can also sponsor a rider - Linda Rudd Kersey would love to "fill up her gas tank" for the MDA Women's Ride to help Jerry's Kids: https://www.joinmda.org/daytonawomensride/harleygirl2678

Details:   Nationwide Calendar of 2010 MDA Events - mdarides.org/