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2013 SW Police M/C Training & Competition

 Charity, Competition Rides, Motorcycle, Police  No Responses »
Apr 212013
 

Well the 2013 SW Police M/C Competition is history.  This year there were over 115 motorcycles competing from around the southwest area.  We had motorcycles from Ventura, San Diego, Chula Vista, Ca.  We also saw Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, N.M.   From Arizona was Apache Junction, Marana, U of A PD, TPD, DPS and many more that I can’t remember.  There were Kawasakis, Road Kings, Ultra Classics, BMW’s, Honda ST 1300’s, and Victory’s to name a few of the different bikes there.

Norm Hubbard and I were judges for the Blue Knights.  We arrived @ 6:00 am on Saturday and finally left @ 3:00 pm.  Stan & Patti Thibaut came out to watch for a while as did Mike Martin and Frank LaVia.  Stan & Patti couldn’t stay to long since Stan is still recuperating.  Norm and I were judging the M/C competition part.  This involved the riders going through courses starting with; The Sickle, Off-set Cone Weave, 1800 Decel, Intersection (1), Single 360, Intersection (2), The Harp, Slow Cone Weave, Double 360, and finally the Stop Box.  All of this was timed from the moment you started.  Most of these runs were done in under 60 seconds.  There were several bikes that went down in trying to negotiate these tight turns.  These are tight turns and you are trying to have the best time possible.

Officers could also compete in Slow Ride, Pair Riding, and Team Riding.  There was one unfortunate event in the Team Riding.  Once of the Officers, (not sure where he was from), went down.  His bike came down on his leg and the last we heard was he had a broken leg.  No word yet what the outcome was.

I posted some pictures under the “Photos” tab for you to look at.  Hopefully I will get some more photos, along with a complete list of all the riders, where they were from as well as their final scores.  Maybe I will get a video or two of the riders in action.

All of the proceeds from this event went to the “Special Olympics.”

2013 score keeping

BKAZIX Breakfast Ride April 13, 2013/ Chris Nason Poker Run

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Apr 142013
 

We had a rather good turnout this month at the Vail Steakhouse.  A total of 17 members, family and friends made breakfast.  We even got to see our fearless leader Stan, who was able to make it.  Those who made the ride were:  Jeff & Kelli Jamieson, Frank & Kate Brunetti, Terry, George (Bud) Welch, Mike & Tamara Leeper, Alan Stewart & Susan Wagner, Stan & Patti Thibaut, Will Harris, Larry Harris, Mike Martin, Bev and yours truly.  A long time member also was there, Patrick Scherden.  While Patrick did not join us for breakfast, he was registering people for the Poker Run, he did come in and meet the members.  After breakfast Mike Martin, Bev and I went on the Chris Nason Poker Run.  This run took you to the HD shop in Tombstone and several other stops before ending @ the Peacock Restaurant in Sierra Vista.  Beverley actually one a door prize of a droid phone cover.  Unfortunately she does not have a droid phone.  Here are a few pictures from breakfast and the Poker Run:

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Bikes - 01 Bikes - 02 Mike & Bev Riders - 01 Riders - 02

2013 Shriners Poker Run April 7, 2013

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Apr 072013
 

This years Shriners Poker Run was much different from years past.  This year the run was 87 miles long.  After leaving the Shriner parking lot you went to Broadway turning right to the Walgreens at Houghton & Broadway.  Here you picked a number from one to 52.  From there you continued on Houghton to Catalina Highway where you turned right to go up to Mt. Lemmon stopping at the San Pedro  Outlook where you picked a second number.  Next it was on up the mountain to the Ski lift parking lot across from the Iron Door where you picked a third number.  Now back down the mountain to Catalina & Tanque Verde, B of A parking lot where you picked your fourth number.  Now it is back to the Shriners via Wilmont, Speedway, to Tucson Blvd., where you will picked your fifth and final number and they then let you know your hand.  The low hand drawn was a 6,5,3,2,A.  The high hand was Q’s full 3’s.  There were over 300 entries this year in the Poker Run.  A lot more than years past.

Yours truly DID NOT win the Harley this year.  I guess winning twice is asking too much.  Below are some pictures of the ride and some of the many bikes in the parking lot.  Some of these photos were actually taken while I was coming down the mountain.  I was just pointing out in the general direction and they came out pretty good.

San Pedro Outlook

San Pedro Outlook

Overlooking the valley - 1

Overlooking the valley – 1

Overlooking the Valley - 2

Overlooking the Valley – 2

Snow on the hillside - 1

Snow on the hillside – 1

Entrance to the Iron Door

Entrance to the Iron Door

Overlooking the valley from the Iron Door

Overlooking the valley from the Iron Door

My group in the parking lot of the ski-lift

My group in the parking lot of the ski-lift

Snow on the hillside - 2

Snow on the hillside – 2

Coming down looking out at Summer Haven - 1

Coming down looking out at Summer Haven – 1

Coming down looking out at Summer Haven - 2

Coming down looking out at Summer Haven – 2

Coming down looking out at Summer Haven - 3

Coming down looking out at Summer Haven – 3

Looking out over Windy Point - 1

Looking out over Windy Point – 1

Rock climbers getting ready to rappell over the side @ Windy Point

Rock climbers getting ready to rappell over the side @ Windy Point

Looking out over Windy Point - 2

Looking out over Windy Point – 2

Unique bikes in the parking lot - 1

Unique bikes in the parking lot – 1

Unique bikes in the parking lot - 2

Unique bikes in the parking lot – 2

Unique bikes in the parking lot - 3

Unique bikes in the parking lot – 3

Unique bikes in the parking lot - 4

Unique bikes in the parking lot – 4

Sea of bikes - 1

Sea of bikes – 1

Norm's twin - 1

Norm’s twin – 1

Norm's twin - 2

Norm’s twin – 2

Gold Wing Motor Trike

Gold Wing Motor Trike

Sea of bikes - 2

Sea of bikes – 2

Dyna Superglide

Dyna Superglide

BKAZIX Dinner Ride March 26, 2013

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Mar 272013
 

WOW what can I say.  We had one of our best turnouts in quite some time.  A total of 22 members, family, and friends made our monthly dinner ride this month to Chad’s.  There must be something about Chad’s since we always have a great turnout there.  Some of our members came from Vail and Green Valley.  Those who made the dinner ride were:

Stan & Patti Thibaut, Ray & Donna Valenzuela, Frank & Kate Brunetti, Alan Stewart & Susan Wagner, Steve Kelley, Patrick Shely, Norm & Mary Hubbard, Stewart Van Kirk and Judy Sable, Jeff & Kelli Jamieson, Kelli’s aunt and uncle Orville & Robert Hamburg, Beverly O’Donnell and yours truly.  We also had our NEWEST member Ernie & Priscilla Wolf.  Ernie & Priscilla just moved here from Colorado.  They are having a house built in Saddle Brook.  They belonged to Colorado 1.  Here are a few photos:

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2013 Old Pueblo Riders Poker Run April 21st

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Mar 232013
 

Thank you for supporting the 2013 Old Pueblo Riders’ Run for the Kids of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB). This year’s 10th Anniversary Ride is scheduled for Sunday, April 21st.  Our main sponsor is *Emission Compliant Controls Corporation* and our shirt sponsors are *Trident Grill* and *Geico Insurance*. Other sponsorship opportunities are still available. Information on our Ride and sponsorship opportunities is available on our website:  Old Pueblo Riders

As in past years, the ride begins at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind at 1200 West Speedway. First bike out is at 10 am. Come as early as 8:00 am, meet the kids and teachers, check out the kids’ artwork display, and have breakfast cooked by the Catalina Lions Club.  The last bike will be out of ASDB at noon.

When you check in, your pre-ordered shirts can be picked up, or shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis. We will have long-sleeve adult shirts, short-sleeve children’s shirts, and women’s tank tops.

This years’ ride route is about 85 miles over Gates Pass and around Tucson. As always, all the stops are kid-friendly.

The ride ends at Shooter’s Steakhouse & Saloon, 3115 East Prince Road.  Live music will be provided by The Titan Valley Warheads, a local five-piece bluegrass band.  Shooter’s will have great food and beverage specials available for all. We will have a silent auction and lots of great prizes, vendors, diversions, and fantastic people.

We sincerely hope to see you again this year! Your support is important to us and to the kids and teachers at ASDB.

Register for the ride by sending the attached form by April 15th and save $5 on the registration fee. Order your shirts now so you will be assured that we have your size. You can also register online and order shirts using your PayPal account at:

www.oldpuebloriders.org
<http://www.oldpuebloriders.org>

Or you can register with the following flyer: 2013_Flyer_031813

See you at the*Run for the Kids of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind on Sunday, April 21st*!!

Ron Johnson, President
Old Pueblo Riders Group
4657 West Red Wolf Drive
Tucson, AZ 85742

BKAZIX Breakfast Ride March 9, 2013

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Mar 102013
 

Well another month has come and gone as well as our monthly breakfast ride.  We had a good turnout this month even if the weather was a little inclement.  A total of 15 members and family made the ride.  Those who made the ride were:  Stan & Patti Thibaut, Russ & Jackie Cole, Norm Hubbard, long lost Twan & Fonda, Pat Shely, Mike & Tamara Leeper, our old friend Terry who was the only one on two wheels, our newest member Stewart Van Kirk, almost member George (Bud) Welch, and finally Bev and myself.  Here are a few pictures.

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