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Bring All Your Friends This Weekend For The National Armed Forces FreedomRide – Colorado

Charley Barnes — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:36 +0000

Make plans for the 4th National Armed Forces FreedomRide (click on their link to find a ride in your state) on Saturday May 18th to observe Armed Forces Day and to acknowledge the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their Freedom.

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Ault VFW Post #4334 To Host 'Northern Colorado Honor Flight' Poker Run On Saturday July 13

Charley Barnes — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:48 +0000

Many of you who couldn't do the previous Honor Flight a couple weeks ago will have another chance this September when veterans here in Northern Colorado again take to the skies to go pay their respects at their respective memorials in Washington D.C.. But, the trips are not free so here's a good way to help raise money.

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CSU Forestry Service Returns $4000 Sleigh Riders Donation

Charley Barnes — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000

Although Mother Nature has been kind with our recent precipitation windfall, so has the CSU Forestry Service by returning the $4000 donation the Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run made to help replant 2000 trees in the High Park Fire burn area. Find out why.

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Poker Run To Benefit Weld County Food Bank This Sunday

Charley Barnes — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:34:45 +0000

The 24th Annual Weld County Food Bank Poker Run takes place this Sunday and it should be a great day to break out the bikes and ride for a great cause; the Weld Country Food Bank.

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Motorcycle Crashes Into Bicycle Riders All Caught On Video [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:45:08 +0000

A scary crash involving a motorcycle and two cyclists was caught on video over the weekend on a famous stretch of road in California known as "The Snake."

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Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson Kicking Off 'Bike Night' Wednesday May 8th in Fort Collins

Charley Barnes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:26:05 +0000

Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson invites you and all your friends to come out for their 2013 "Bike Night" series beginning Wednesday May 8th.

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2013 Realities Ride Notifies Guinness World Records Of Attempt At Worlds Largest Poker Run

Charley Barnes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:33:29 +0000

The Realities Ride & Rally is the motorcycle event of the year here in Northern Colorado attracting people from all over the country on bikes of every shape and size and their owners just as unique.

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Join Charley Barnes May 11th In Greeley For The Biking For Berkeley Poker Run To Benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Charley Barnes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:58:13 +0000

The official title of this event is "Bikin For Berkeley Crusin For A Cure Poker Run." I point this out because all vehicles are welcome, and encourage to attend the event, as your way of helping to provide "tomorrow's" for many kids with Cystic Fibrosis.

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Last Call For Journey 4 Justice Birthday Ride Next Week

Charley Barnes — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:29:31 +0000

The bikes are serviced and bags are almost packed but there is still time for you to join us in Topeka as we celebrate my 50th birthday the funnest way I know.

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24th Annual Weld County Food Bank Poker Run Coming Up May 5th

Charley Barnes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:42:49 +0000

Saddle up and make plans for the 24th Annual Weld County Food Bank Poker Run on Sunday May 5th.

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5 New Motorcycle Helmets to Keep Your Melon in One Piece For the 2013 Season

Eric Rogell — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:23:11 +0000

Motorcycle helmets are like condoms: It feels really, really good to ride without one, but it only takes a minor accident to result in major consequences. So as you get ready to mount up and hit the road this spring, we give you these five new motorcycle helmets that will not only keep your gray matter where it belongs, but are badass enough to make you forget that you have to wear a brain bucket

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Greeley's HOG Chapter #1462 Hosting Huge Charity Event This Sunday

Charley Barnes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:17:06 +0000

Greeley HOG Chapter - 1462 will be hosting their annual "Can't Do Daytona" event at Whiskey River (618 25th St) this Sunday. The event is off the hook and packed with a ton of people all their for the same reasons.

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Sleigh Riders Announce Date For The "Summer Series" Poker/Toy Run

Charley Barnes — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:14:52 +0000

Here we go friends. Less than 3 weeks till Spring is officially here and with it the warm weather and many of you will be getting those bikes off the tenders, washed up and planning your Summer events. We'd like to have you ink this one on your calendar.

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Hot Rod Knights To Host Car Show At Realities Ride In Downtown Fort Collins Memorial Day Weekend

Charley Barnes — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:06:34 +0000

Even with the threat of snow in our forecast my sights are still fully set on Spring and with it the largest motorcycle ride in Northern Colorado. This will also mark the second year that our local "Hot Rod Knights" will be hosting the car and rod show and with it a few new fun twists.

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Greeley HOG Chapter 1462 To Again Host The Legendary 'Can't Do Daytona' Party In March

Charley Barnes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:24:10 +0000

One thing I like about the "biker community" is that they tend to be the most giving people I know. Not sure why that is, but they are.

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Franks Ride In Longmont Helping Kids And 'The Make A Wish Foundation' For 27 Years

Charley Barnes — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:47:37 +0000

Franks Ride is now in it's 27th year. What a wonderful event and it raises money for an incredible cause that we have all heard of, The Make A Wish Foundation. Sunday, May 19th, put it on your calendar and let's go raise some money in Longmont.

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The Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run Charity Just Had It's Biggest Day Everrrrrr – Read All About It

Charley Barnes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:44:33 +0000

I don't have any money. None. Literally. I live paycheck to paycheck just like many of you so in 2006 I decided to do the first Sleigh Riders event as my way of using a microphone to get a lot of people together to help my community since my checkbook wasn't going to do it. On Tuesday, December 18th, 5 individuals came together who have done well over the year and decided to pay it forward.

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Charley's New Old New Years Resolution [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:30 +0000

I gave up on New Year's Resolutions long ago...too depressing. So I changed it up by planning my one or two big rides of the year on New Year's Eve. Why not make a 'resolution' that is fun and one that you can stick to and actually look forward to.

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Being A Dad Is Most Fulfilling When Your Kid Changes Out New Pipes By Himself [PICTURES]

Charley Barnes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:03:22 +0000

There are times in the life of a parent when you just feel overwhelmed by the accomplishments of your children. First words, first steps and using the right tool for the j.o.b.!

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Making Cold Weather Riding An Enjoyable Experience [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:00:52 +0000

Enjoyable? Sure. If you dress properly, there is no reason why you can't still get out and enjoy your motorcycle on clean, crisp Winter days. Keeping your bike on lock down when temps fall below 80 is a thing of the past and by golly if you can ride a snowmobile in December you can ride your iron sled too.

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