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Saturday Morning Breakfast Rides
Red Rocks GrillMorrison, CO
Every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. (rain, shine, or snow), members meet for breakfast at Red Rocks Grill in Morrison. If weather permits, we ride afterwards.
Most rides are spontaneous, with destinations determined that morning. Come with ride suggestions!
Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday at Red & Jerry’s located at 1840 W Oxford Avenue, Sheridan, CO 80110. Come join us for dinner, socializing and to meet our monthly speakers. Dinner and socializing at 5:00 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m. and speaker at 7:00 p.m.
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April 2013
BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, April 10th Speaker: Dan Ballerd Bitchn Stitchn, Inc. ContinuedonPage3
BMWMCC Annual EventsPlease join us for these annual eventsRegister Online at http://www.bmwmcc.org/annual_events.php
Canyon Mixerhttp://www.bmwmcc.org/canyon_mixer.php
Top O’ The Rockies Rallyhttp://www.bmwmcc.org/tor_rally.php
100,000 Foot Ridehttp://www.bmwmcc.org/100k_foot.php
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Thinking about riding to the MOA Rally in Salem, OR? Into adventure riding? Well, here’s an opportunity to have some big fun, meet some new friends, take some training, test your adventure skills and ride through some great back country along the way.
The GS Giant adventure event starts before the rally. If you’d like to ride with some other folks, be at the Thomas Canyon Campground in the Ruby Mountain Wilderness, just south of Elko, NV on Sunday, July 14. From there, you can ride to Steens Mountain in southeast Oregon, a great Adventure Detour with many excellent places to camp.
When you arrive at the rally, set up camp at the GS Giant’s area, and survey the Adventure Track, where you can do some training and ride in the competition. There will also be day rides, seminars, demos and some general hangin’ out at the rally. There is a lot going on, and just a little space in this newsletter, so here is a quick overview of the event:
Sunday, July 14 GS Giant’s Gyspy Tour meet upMonday & Tuesday, July 15-16 Ride the tour with friendsWednesday, July 17 Set up camp at the rallyThursday, July 18 Training, day rides, track practiceFriday, July 19 Women-only ride, day rides, track practiceFriday, July 19 Track competitionSaturday, July 20 Adventure 101 seminarsSaturday, July 20 Open track
Everything you need to know: www.GSGiant.com. This link leads to the BMW MOA forum and lists all the details on the GS Gypsy Tours and the rest of the events as they develop. Register for the event as you register for the Rally. We’re looking forward to meeting you and riding together.
Resources:Event site: www.GSGiant.comRegister at: www.bmwmoa.org. Be sure to click the “IwanttoridetheGSGiant” button. Training: Rider Performance University and two special events RideCoach.comThe Adventure Rider’s Dealer in Oregon: BMW Motorcycles of Western Orgeon, Tigard (Portland) and Eugene www.bmcwor.comThe Adventure Rider’s Club: BMW Riders of Oregon www.bmwro.orgDualsport Bike Rentals: www.OregonDualsportRentalAndAdventures.comOHV in Oregon: http://www.rideatvoregon.orgGS Giant logo: Download .png file at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aq0rmg4z7v4tn0g/GS%20Giant_huge_transp.png
Ian Schmeisser [email protected]
G S G i a n t H e a d s W e s t
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Dan Ballard, Bitchn Stitchn Inc. 11354 W 13th Ave Lakewood, CO 80215 | 303.238.5404 | http://www.bitchnstitchninc.com | [email protected]
Dan Ballard is the founder and owner of Bitchn Stitchn, Inc. Dan began his career in the custom and antique auto and furniture upholstery business in 1988. Dan’s passion for motorcycles and his desire to meet the seat needs of other motorcycle enthusiasts led to the creation of Bitchn Stitchn, Inc. in 1990. Over the last 20 years, Dan’s unique seat work has been featured in local bike shows as well as in many magazines.
Bitchn Stitchn, Inc. is the industry leader in supplying or modifying motorcycle seats for any make or model of motorcycle including power sports. Their shop is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and is equipped to build the seat you need. Starting with hand fabricated steel pans and hand shaped foam, along with industry leading gel pads, they can give your existing seat a custom look while increasing your comfort and safety at the same time.
Join us in welcoming Dan Ballard, April 10th at Red & Jerry’s.
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S c h e d u l e d E v e n t s & R i d e s
April 6, 2013Mystery RideDeparture 9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, MorrisonJeff Burns | 303-709-8402 | [email protected]
April 13, 2013Bull’s Eye & Beemers Ride9:00 AM Meet - 9:30 AM DepartureDick’s - 6000 Victory Way, Commerce CityTom Flaherty | 303-406-1208 | [email protected]
April 14, 2013Women’s Ride9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, MorrisonCathy Catrell | 720-981-8985 | [email protected]
April 20, 2013Bishop Castle9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, MorrisonGreg Cocks | 303-828-7576 | [email protected]
April 27, 2013Vintage Aero Flying Museum9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, MorrisonMark Zimmer | 720-389-4825 | [email protected]*RSVP is requested
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Apri l & MayMay 3-7, 2013Silver City, New Mexico5-Day Road TripDeparture 8:00 AM TNT Country KitchenJoe Platko | 303-526-9328 | [email protected]
May 4, 2013Tour of Honor Ride to Veteran Memorials7:00 AM BMW of Denver, AuroraBreakfast Registration: www.bmwofdenver.com/event_list.aspBMW of Denver | 2910 S Havana St, Aurora, CO | 303-755-6400Randy Bishop | 303-284-0443 | [email protected]
May 11, 2013Prairie Canyon Ranch Pot-Luck Picnic12:00 PM Prairie Canyon Ranch, South of Franktownwww.douglas.co.us/historic/county-landmarks/prairie-canyon-ranchPat and Judy Bygott | 303-349-3041 | [email protected]
May 17-19, 2013AZ Beemers 32nd RoadRunner RallyAZ Beemers | [email protected] | www.azbeemers.org
May 18, 2013Ride Colorado Highway 678:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, MorrisonCarl Thomte | 303-753-6652 | [email protected]
May 25-27, 2013Memorial Weekend CampoutColorado River Trail9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, MorrisonButch Craft | 720-933-4384 | [email protected]
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Adventure R allyJust like school kids look forward to summer vacation…we motorcyclists look forward to the riding season and April 1st is the official beginning of the season. Here at RawHyde we have a lot of great rides and events coming over the next few months and this is about our first event of the new season.
We’re pleased to announce that registration is open for our third annual Arizona Adventure Rally which will be held in conjunction with the incredibly cool “Overland Expo” in Flagstaff Arizona on the weekend of May 18th. Visit this link if you’d like to join us http://www.rawhyde-offroad.com/pdfs/azadvrally.pdf.
If you’ve not heard of it, Overland Expo is one of those “must see” events for folks interested in any form of back country travel. There is something for everyone… from Adventure Motorcycle stuff to the most exotic four wheel drive trucks and vehicles you can imagine. It’s just an amazing event! There are vendors and exhibitors from all over the world and the entire focus of the event is adventure travel. Learn more at www.overlandexpo.com.
RawHyde’s Arizona Rally is a great way to mix the educational aspects of the expo with some awesome riding and good motorcycle fun. The Rally will begin on Thursday the 16th and wraps up Sunday the 19th after breakfast. Our rally is NOT part of Overland Expo, however we are located “side by side”… AND we will provide you with a one day pass to the Overland Expo as part of your rally package. We have a lot of fun planned
for the rally and the riding highlight will be an all-day guided adventure on the Mogollon Rim on Friday the 17th, which is a fairly easy and a stunning ride along an amazing escarpment of stone that stands nearly 2,000 feet above the surrounding landscape.
Training at the Rally? If you’ve been wanting to take a RawHyde class, we’ll be running our “intro to adventure” rider training program during the rally. The class will be held on Friday and Saturday. Please note that all our classes in California are sold out through June, but we still have a few slots here at the rally. We can accommodate 6 more riders in this class and rental bikes are available. We’ll be combining the training class with daily afternoon rides which will allow you to utilize the skills you’ve learned during the day. If you cannot make it to the rally for training you’ll still have other opportunities to do so at our new facility in Colorado which opens for training on the weekend of June 14th.
To learn more about the Arizona Adventure Rally and see a slide show to give you a feel for what it’s all about visit http://www.rawhyde-offroad.com/azadv.html. Below is snapshot of what you get when you sign up.
1- 8 great RawHyde meals, dinner Thursday through breakfast on Sunday2- Souvenir shirt3- Beverage package… beer or other drinks included.4- Guided all day ride on the Mogollon Rim plus other guided rides for both novice and experienced riders.5- One day pass to the Overland Expo
The complete rally package costs $325. That’s less than $100 per day for all meals, entertainment, guided rides and more; so c’mon – get on your bikes and come play with us in Arizona. ~Cheers,JimHyde
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2013 Daytona 200 History was made in the Daytona 200 due to the two riders who finished in ninth and 10th – Sturgess Cycle Triumph’s Elena Myers and MPH Racing Honda’s Melissa Paris. The two
were the first women to finish in the top 10 at the Daytona 200. The top female finish at the race before was 18th (Melissa Paris, 2011). Visit http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2013-daytona-200-results/ for complete race results.
The BMW MOA Superstakes is Back! Yeah, it’s going to be huge ... starting April 1st!
The biggest motorcycle giveaway in history is back for another year with multiple chances to win new BMW motorcycles. BMW MOA Foundation sources say this year will feature even more new BMW motorcycles as prizes, making the 2013 Superstakes the biggest in the history of the event.
Foundation insiders leaked some of the plans, saying, “The 2013 Superstakes will definitely be the largest BMW motorcycle giveaway ever.” Sources confirmed that tickets will go on sale April 1, but the Foundation was working through some of the final details of bonus prizes at press time. “We have finalized a prize list and plan to give away 12 new BMW motorcycles with a value in excess of $250,000. We are finalizing the details for a couple of bonuses that will push the event over the top as the largest ever.”
The format is expected to be similar to last year’s, with multiple chances to win. A complete prize list will be posted in the April issue of the BMWOwnersNews along with details of the early bird prize drawing scheduled for early May. The final drawing date for at least 10 new BMW motorcycles will also be announced in April. Insiders say there will be a grand prize motorcycle package that will be one of a kind, and the Foundation expects to announce several bonus drawings when tickets go on sale.
Superstakes tickets will be available for purchase beginning April 1 through the BMW MOA Country Store at http://www.bmwmoa.org or by calling the BMW MOA office at 636-394-7277. Order blanks will also be available in upcoming issues of the BMW Owners News. Ticket sales will be limited to a total of 10,000 tickets. For more information visit http://www.bmwmoa.org/news/general_interest/the_superstakes_is_back.
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R oadR unner R ally
AZ Beemers 32nd RoadRunner RallyMay 17-19, 2013
AZ Beemers | [email protected] | www.azbeemers.org
Register now and save! Pre-register before April 15th for $44 admission fee. We recommend that you preorder your rally shirt, cap and bunk when you pre-register to ensure availability, as there are limited supplies available at the rally. Registration after April 15th and at the Gate is $50.
Registration Page:http://www.azbeemers.org/2013_roadrunner_registration.htm
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Colorado Ride for Kids - Sunday, June 9, 2013
Please volunteer - we need your help!!! You will also have a great time riding while raising funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation medical research and family support programs to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors.
This year it will be June 9th and there will be a car show on site before and after the ride. Please contact Gray Buckley at 720-963-9641 or [email protected]. THANK YOU ALL!
Ride For Kids
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Fal len Riders
January 25, 2013
Re: RUDNIKVAGHER, VALERIE DOC#: 149890
Current Location: LA VISTA CORRECTIONAL FACILITYParole Eligibility Date: 06/27/2012
Next Parole Hearing Date: May, 2013Mandatory Release Date: 04/17/2015
In accordance with the Department of Corrections Victim Notification Program guidelines, please accept this letter as official notification that the above-named offender is scheduled to be reviewed by the Colorado Board of Parole in the month/year listed above. Parole eligibility is determined by Colorado Revised Statute 17-22.5-403.
If this is the offender’s FIRST parole board hearing, the month of the hearing could be moved ahead 1 month sooner or more depending upon the offender’s eligibility for earned time of up to 12 days per month. 2012 legislation allows offenders to earn up to 120 days off of their sentence through achievement and exceptional conduct awards in addition to monthly earned time.
You have the right to submit a victim impact statement regarding this offender returning to the community on parole and you may also personally attend the hearing to make a verbal statement. Written statements can be submitted by mail, fax 719-226-4485 or email to [email protected]. In Colorado, offenders may choose to waive their right to a parole board hearing at least 30 days prior to the scheduled month of the hearing. The VSU will need to verify if the offender has signed a waiver or not before scheduling your attendance.
If you wish to ATTEND the parole board hearing, please contact the DOC Victim Services Unit at 1-800-886-7688,(719) 226-4709 or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely, Victim Services UnitColorado Department of Corrections | Please visit the Victim Notification Program Website at www.doc.state.co.us/victim-services.
Fallen RidersCurt Prentice, 64, past Top O’ the Rockies Rally Chair, and honorary president of the Omaha, Nebraska, chapter of BMWMCC, died peacefully in his sleep early on March 12, 2013. He had been suffering from complications of Alzheimer’s after a stroke several years ago. Before moving to Omaha, his home town, Curt had been the service manager at Mountain States VW on South Colorado Boulevard and a long time member of our club. He was the stereotypical life of the party and a friend of many.
Lori Huett, 43, BMWMCC IntheWind newsletter editor 2001-2002, and a resident of Hastings, Nebraska, since 2005, died September 9, 2007 at Bryan LGH West Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, of injuries suffered in a 1-motorcycle crash, the result of a blown tire. Burial was in Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Memorials may be directed to C.M.A. Run for the Son, at Fitzsimmons Community Federal Credit Union, 13529 E. 17th Place, Aurora, Colorado 80010. Mrs. Huett was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, graduated from Whitehall High School, Whitehall, Arkansas; earned her Bachelors in Marketing from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas and her Masters in Journalism from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas. She married Kelly T. Huett in 1988 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Denver, Colorado in 1999. She was the Creative Director for Beaver Creek Marketing/ Rasmussen & Associates, Grand Island, Nebraska; a member of North Shore Assembly of God, of the Christian Motorcyclist Association and of the Hastings Community Theatre.
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2013 Officers & Board Members
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President: Carl Thomte - [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Szabo - [email protected]
Treasurer: Frank Ricci - [email protected]
Secretary: Jeff Kelley - [email protected]
Membership: Sharon Via - [email protected]
Webmaster: Keren Kilgore - [email protected]
ITW Editor: Cathy Catrell - [email protected]
Ride Book Editor: Cathy Catrell - [email protected]
Club Store: Paul “Shu” Shushan - [email protected]
Advertising: Karst Postma - [email protected]
TOR Rally Chair: Jan Harris - [email protected]
TOR Rally Chair: Kerry M. Miller - [email protected]
100K Foot Ride Chair: Carl Thomte - [email protected]
Canyon Mixer Chair: Ken Off - [email protected]
Social Director: Siggi Pflumm - [email protected]
Board Trustee: Siggi Pflumm
Board Trustee: Ken Slough
Board Trustee: Michael Kilgore
Colorado Beemers––the premier motorcycle club of North America! Join like-minded motorcycle fans for club rides, breakfast meetings, social get-togethers, and safety meetings. Enjoy the great roads of Colorado and beyond with other adventurous motorcycle riders with weekly rides, weekend overnights and rides to rallies. Whether dual sport or touring, you are sure to find someone to ride with and enjoy our beautiful state. Colorado Beemers offers a monthly newsletter and an interactive website with an excellent knowledge base just for members. The club sponsors the internationally known “Top of the Rockies Rally,” and the “100,000 Foot Ride,” plus more than two dozen other rides and events. You will enjoy your motorcycle even more by joining this family-oriented, friendly group.
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