One of the best times of the year to enjoy riding your bike is in the summer. The fall is great but the summer provides longer days, warmer weather, and a lot of fun biker rallies and events to enjoy. In Colorado, there are several fun events happening all summer long that you can enjoy. On top of all that, Colorado is a beautiful state to ride through. Some of these exciting events will bring you to new roads and new scenery, and you are likely to make some new biker friends along the way. This summer, make a point to check out these fun biker rides and events.
2016 Rigs in the Rockies Rally: July 6 - July 9
There is no place more beautiful to ride your bike than through the Rockies. During this event, which is hosted by the United Sidecar Association, you get to do just that. This is the 38th National Rally that has been hosted in Hotchkiss, CO, and it is going to be just as fun as ever, if not better.
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5th Annual Skooterz & Shooterz "Rock The Canyon" Motorcycle Rally: July 7 - July 9
This three day rally starts in Crawford, CO, you can stay right on the 35 acre ranch. There is room for tents, motor homes, and more. Within minutes of the ranch are gorgeous rides through Gunnison, Black Mesa, and Grand Mesa. There will be live music all weekend long as well as smoked beef right from the pasture, various vendors, homemade food, tattoo artists, and more. The rally benefits the Western Slope Center for Children so all the fun is for a good cause.
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Top O' The Rockies Rally: July 20 - July 23
This rally is the 44th annual event hosted by the City Park in Paonia. The city is a quaint little area that has great restaurants, shopping, and more. But the best part is that the rides around the area are some of the best that you can find. They take place on the western slope of the Rockies and if you have never been to this rally, you need to make sure you visit this year. This is not one to miss. It is hosted by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado.
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Annual St Jude 100 Mile Ride: July 30
If you are up for a long ride through Colorado and want to help raise some more for St. Jude, then this is the ride to go on. However, it is not just about riding for 100 miles. It starts in Florence, CO, with breakfast and check in at 9 AM. Then at 10 AM, the ride officially starts and you go for 100 miles. Once the ride is completed, you meet back up for lunch, refreshments, and live music to end the event. All of it is for a great cause and there is no better way to spend you Saturday.
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29th Anniversary POW/MIA Recognition Ride: August 20
People come from all over the country for this ride. There will be Veterans, Soldiers, and Patriots that will make up the longest procession of motorcycles that go through the mountains at one time. The ride begins at Woodland Park High School and goes into Cripple Creek for the Salute to American Veterans Rally. There is breakfast available when you are checking in and the cost is only $8 per bike. You can even pay a little bit more for a commemorative ride pin that you can add to your jacket.
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Thunder in the Rockies: September 1
Celebrate the end of summer with this four day event in Loveland, CO. People come from all over the country for this even hosted by Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson®. There will be so much going on including beautiful rides, live music from both local and national bands, various competitions, more than 100 vendors, and more than 45,000 people. This will no doubt be the largest motorcycle party of the summer. Even if you do not go to any other events, this is one you do not want to miss.
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