Thunder Roads Colorado Magazine Volume 10 - Issue 5 | Page 16

COLORADO SpRingS MOtORCyCLe ShOw AnD A quarter century is a long time by anyone’s measure. When it comes to motorcycle events, the milestone is something worth celebrating! The Colorado Springs Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet aka “The Colorado Super Show” marks 25 years on the weekend of March 7 & 8. The event will again be held at the Freedom Expo Center on North Nevada Avenue. “Looking back, it sure doesn’t seem like 25 years have passed since we started out,” said event organizer Jim Wear. “I guess the old adage, ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ applies here. We never set out to try and set the world on fire. I mean, we never expected to be big time or famous… we just wanted to have some fun!” motorcycle experience can hop on, start up and “ride” a new HarleyDavidson Big Twin utilizing the coolest and most unique simulator available today. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a $750.00 shopping spree at Outpost Harley-Davidson simply by signing up at the show. Finally, 1500 lucky attendees will get their chance to win a brand new 2015 Harley-Davidson “Street 500” motorcycle just by trying their luck at the Pikes Peak H-D booth. Again, NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY for any of these awesome features! New event features this year include Pikes Peak Harley-Davidson’s “Jump Start” booth, where folks with no The annual Swap Meet, which has grown in size and popularity, covers about 65,000 square feet within the walls of a modern expo hall. Attendees will find plenty of free parking as well as a free motorcycle parking area, which is secured by seasoned event staff. Inside the show a wide variety 14 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado February 2015 of custom and classic motorcycles compete for handmade belt buckles and unique trophies. Over 175 swap meet spaces fill the facility with items ranging from parts to leather, clothing to collectibles and just about anything else you can think of. Cold beer and hot food are available to all, and attendees will find the food and beverage prices reasonable. Other events of note are the charity auction to benefit the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame and the 23rd annual Colorado Tattoo Competition. Both of these features are very well attended and provide unique opportunities for both great bargains and awesome people watching. Kids under 12 are admitted to the swap meet free so this event makes for a great family outing. All in all this is one event that you do not want to miss. When asked about the next 25 years, Wear commented, “Throwing a party for 10,000 bikers is a lot of work, but we are having a ball and as long as its fun, we will keep doing it.” For more go to pro-promotions.com. For Vendor spaces or to enter your bike in the show call 719-487-8005. www.thunderroadscolorado.com