Calendar of Motorcycle Events for 2016

Arizona Bike Week

This 10-day event includes charity rides, concerts and events at Harley-Davidson dealerships and biker-friendly restaurants and bars. It's split into two divisions: Pre-Rally Days, March 28 through April 1, and CycleFest at WestWorld of Scottsdale, April 2-6. Nearly 70,000 motorcycle enthusiasts participated last year. The five-day party that is CycleFest boasts big-name entertainment every day, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, ZZ Top and Big & Rich. Cast members from FX's "Sons of Anarchy" are scheduled to appear, and daily entertainment includes motocross stunt shows, live music and shopping.

****Details: Friday, March 28, through Sunday, April 6. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $15-$25 per day at CycleFest. azbikeweek.com.

Event highlights during Pre-Rally Days

This half of Arizona Bike Week is intended to showcase motorcycle dealerships, biker-friendly bars and more, so events are spread across metro Phoenix. Here are the biggest events affiliated with Arizona Bike Week.

Music Festival at Greasewood Flat

Rock, bluegrass and country bands will perform at this Old West-style bar and burger joint.

****Details: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30. 27375 N. Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale. 480-585-9430, greasewoodflat.net.

Arizona Bike Week Garage Party

Visitors to this open house can tour the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute to learn about its technician-training programs, as well as vote for their favorite custom-built bike and enter to win a biker getaway to Sedona.

Details: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 29. 2844 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix. Free. 877-201-2666, mmitech.edu/azbw.

Buddy Stubbs Bike Week Bash

Four bands will perform and one motorcycle will be raffled off during this long-running event, which will have a beer garden, vendors, bikini contest and more.

Details: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson, 13850 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-971-3400, buddystubbshd.com.

Trifecta Custom Bike Show and Blowout

This big bash will feature live music, a boxing exhibition, tattoo and frozen T-shirt contests, shopping and dining vendors. Last year it attracted about 3,000 people.

Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 30. Steel Horse Saloon, 1818 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. $5; free for age 8 or younger. 602-942-8778, steelhorsesaloon.com.

CycleFest highlights

This five-day party boasts big-name entertainment every day, as well as motocross stunt shows, vendors, rides and more. All events at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $15-$25 per day or $50 for a five-day pass, azbikeweek.com.

Wednesday, April 2: 6-9 p.m. Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant; 9-11 p.m. Aaron Lewis of the rock group Staind.

Thursday, April 3: 9-11 p.m. Big & Rich.

Friday, April 4: 7 p.m. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts; 9 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd; 11 p.m. Jay's Games, a provocative show in which emcee Jay Allen invites volunteers to play adult games.

Saturday, April 5: 9 p.m. ZZ Top; 11 p.m. wet T-shirt contest hosted by Christie's Cabaret.

Sunday, April 6: Noon-5 p.m. Appearance by Kim Coates and Tommy Flanagan of "Sons of Anarchy," who play Tig and Chibs; 4 p.m. Don't Look Back, a Boston cover band.

Motorcycle Rides List

These Arizona Bike Week-affiliated rides benefit organizations supporting veterans, cancer research and more. Cost of each ride includes admission to CycleFest on the day of the ride.

Tillman's Ride

Details: 9-11 a.m. registration Saturday, March 29. Chandler Harley-Davidson, 6895 W. Chandler Blvd. $20 per rider; $10 per additional passenger. mad4vets.org.

Peace Out, Prostate Cancer Ride

Details: 10:30 a.m.-noon registration Wednesday, April 2. Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15600 N. Hayden Road. $25 per person. twogalsevents.com.

T-Bar Trail Ride

Details: 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. start time Thursday, April 3. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $25 per rider and $15 per passenger in advance; $30 per rider and $20 per passenger the day of. azbikeweek.com.

Helping With Horsepower Ride And Drive

Details: Noon-2 p.m. registration Thursday, April 3. Dirty Bird Concepts/Sinister Industries, 23047 N. 15th Lane, Phoenix. $25 per person. teamdiva.com.

Saddle Up for Kids Ride

Details: 8-10:30 a.m. registration Friday, April 4. Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15600 N. Hayden Road. $35 per person. hogzuc.com.

Hamsters Charity "Dry Heat" Run

Details: 10 a.m. registration, noon start time Friday, April 4. Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation, 2211 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $30 per rider and $20 per passenger in advance; $35 per rider and $25 per passenger the day of. azbikeweek.com.

'Hand in Hand Ride' Benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital

Details: 9-11 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. start time Saturday, April 5. This ride is escorted so all riders must be checked in and ready to go by 11:30 a.m. Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Road. $25 per rider and $15 per passenger in advance; $30 per rider and $20 per passenger the day of. azbikeweek.com.

Child Empowerment Ride presented by "Sons of Anarchy" and Crusaders for the Children

Details: 9-11 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. start time Sunday, April 6. This ride is escorted so all riders must be checked in and ready to go by 11:30 a.m. Top Spoke Rentals, 1000 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe. $25 per rider and $15 per passenger in advance; $30 per rider and $20 per passenger the day of. azbikeweek.com.

April 2016

4/1/2016 - 4/10/2016

Cave Creek Rally

Motorcycle Rally 

Cave Creek ,AZ

4/1/2016

Motorcycles on Main

Bike Night 

Mesa ,AZ

4/6/2016 - 4/10/2016

Arizona Bike Week 2016

Arizona Bike Week is a rider’s dream with something for everyone!

Featured Event!    Motorcycle Rally 

Scottsdale, AZ

4/6/2016

Wednesday Riding For Kids

Benefit - Charity 

Phoenix, AZ

4/6/2016

Busted Knuckles Stunt Tour at The 20th Arizona Bike Week

Motorcycle Show 

Scottsdale, AZ

4/7/2016 - 4/10/2016

Phoenix Bikefest

Motorcycle Rally 

Glendale, AZ

4/8/2016

Saddle Up for Kids Ride

Benefit - Charity 

Scottsdale, AZ

4/8/2016 - 4/10/2016

ole' school biker bash

New!    Motorcycle Rally 

Coolidge, AZ

4/9/2016

Baddest Bagger- Arizona

Motorcycle Show 

Scottsdale, AZ

4/10/2016

Kingman's Healing Hooves Poker Run

New!    Poker Run 

Kingman, AZ

4/12/2016

Cycle Gear Bike Night

Updated!   Bike Night 

Phoenix, AZ

4/15/2016 - 4/17/2016

55th Annual Yuma Prison Run

Benefit - Charity 

Yuma, AZ

4/17/2016

13th Annual Run for the Kids Poker Run

Poker Run 

Tucson, AZ

4/23/2016

School Girl Run AZ

Poker Run 

Mayer, AZ

4/24/2016

Tucson Vintage Motorcycle Riders 7th annual show and swap meet

Motorcycle Show 

Tucson, AZ

4/29/2016

Annual Veterans Poker Run

Benefit - Charity 

Bullhead City/ Laughlin, NV

AZ

May 2016

5/6/2016

Motorcycles on Main

Bike Night 

Mesa, AZ

5/7/2016

2016 Honor Ride

Benefit - Charity 

Surprise, AZ

5/14/2016

5th Annual Motorcycle Poker Run for Firefighter Health and Wellness

Poker Run 

Tucson, AZ

5/14/2016

Friends for Life / Reason RIders - Feline Fun Run

Benefit - Charity 

Mesa, AZ

5/30/2016

10th Annual Memorial Day Rally - Flags for Our Fallen

Motorcycle Rally 

Phoenix, AZ

June 2016

6/3/2016 - 6/5/2016

Mountain High Games - ATV Trail Ride and Poker Run

Poker Run 

Payson, AZ

6/3/2016

Motorcycles on Main

Bike Night 

Mesa, AZ

6/9/2016

6/12/2016

Too Broke for Sturgis 25th Annual

Motorcycle Rally 

Mormon Lake, AZ

6/10/2016 - 6/12/2016

23rd Annual Great Escape Rally

Motorcycle Rally 

Williams, AZ

6/20/2016

Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day 2016

Other

Everywhere, US

September 2016

9/16/2016 - 9/17/2016

Thunder Valley Rally

Motorcycle Rally 

Cottonwood, AZ

October 2016

10/8/2016

National Motorcycle Ride Day

General Ride 

Everywhere, US

10/13/2016 - 10/15/2016

Arizona State HOG Rally 2016

Motorcycle Rally 

Sierra Vista, AZ

10/15/2016

Baddest Bagger-Cave Creek

Motorcycle Show 

Cave Creek, AZ

10/16/2016 - 10/18/2016

Cave Creek Biketoberfest

Motorcycle Rally 

Cave Creek, AZ

10/28/2016 - 10/30/2016

2016 GWRRA Arizona District Convention

Motorcycle Rally 

Lake Havasu City, AZ

10/29/2016

StreetLightUSA Trauma to Triumph Ride

New!    Poker Run 

Peoria, AZ

November 2016

11/4/2016 - 11/6/2016

Ride for the Warrior 5 , 

Benefit - Charity - Casa Grande, AZ

11/12/2016

4th Annual C.O.P.’s Classics & Customs Car & Bike Show

Benefit - Charity 

San Tan Valley,  AZ

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Outlaw Motorcycle Club Misconceptions

Outlaw Motorcycle Club Misconceptions

Organized crime, hit men, dirty deals, convicts.  These are terms you associate with bikers, members of outlaw motorcycle clubs.  I'm not talking about your everyday biker, but the clubs often dubbed "motorcycle gangs."  You see them riding in packs on the freeway and it's likely you cringe at the sight of them.  But have no fear, you have been deceived.
  For the past two years, I have been surrounded by this lifestyle and I am here to tell you it is not what you think it is.  Yes, motorcycle club members have undergone constant scrutiny for their lifestyle.  They have often been mistaken for "gangs" which are associated with criminal activity.  However, they are in fact clubs that conduct meetings and groups of motorcyclists who devote their time to a common interest: riding and having a good time.
  In the media, you'll find the ideas of someone who is misinformed and has never even associated with members of motorcycle clubs.  Their claims are unfounded.  This is your only resource in learning about such a lifestyle until now.  If you're curious about the true history of such clubs, I suggest you start looking for the source.  Your best bet is to check out the website of the most world-renowned motorcycle club: http://www.hells-angels.com/HISTORY.html.  This club in particular has chapters all over the world.
  From my understanding, such clubs are more about earning and giving respect.  They are about commitment and loyalty.  Sure, members can be intimidating but they are people just like you and I.  They are your neighbors, your plumbers, your business partners.  At the end of the day, they go home to their wives and children.  Never in my life have I met men more dedicated and passionate.  They are men who come together sharing not only a common interest, but a lifestyle.  They protect each other and honor each other.
  Those who are misinformed will tell you they traffic illegal drugs and women.  You might even read somewhere that they prostitute their own girlfriends which is something I can personally say is a complete untruth.  A member's old lady is considered property not in the sense that she can be bought, but that she is in a sense a part of the club and is to be respected for that reason.
  Yes, some outlaw motorcycle members have experience with frequent legal issues but it is wrong to assume that the majority of them do.  Did you ever stop to think that it is possible that it is because of the way society views this lifestyle that they are constantly being watched and observed by law enforcement?
  I hope that if not anything else, I have at least shed some light on the MC lifestyle.  Don't be afraid.  Don't judge based on anything but truth.

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