We were all saddened to hear about the passing of Jessi Combs this week.  She was a pioneer and inspiration to millions of women (and men!).  She will be missed.

We have two featured events happening. The first is the Tracy PAL Poker run on Sept. 7th.  The second is Thunder Valley Rally in historic Cottonwood, AZ from Sept. 20-21. They're both going to be a blast, so get out there and maybe you'll see yourself in an upcoming issue.


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Mike The Publisher

West Coast Thunder

Memorial Day this year was the 20th anniversary of West Coast Thunder, which made it a very special event for all the folks who have been enjoying this ride over the years. As I rode into Riverside the weather was on my mind after all the rain that southern California had seen in the last few weeks, but it turned out to be a beautiful day for this event. I personally would like to thank all the folks that helped put this event together to make it a super success.

https://quickthrottle.com/west-coast-thunder-2019/

"Old Town Cottonwood's Thunder Valley Rally where "History is Just the Beginning" free street party concerts and more.

Enjoy Concerts, Miss TVR Contest, Little Biker Program, Poker Run, Vendors and More

2019 Featured Bands include .38 Special, Great White, Mogollon and More

There is also lots of great riding and plenty to do in the local area

Dry Camping is available at Freedom Bird and there are other local campgrounds with hookups as well as local hotels

Weekend Pass is ONLY $20 per Person

https://thundervalleyrallyaz.com
Copperhead Run Rally

Two of America's best pastimes: Motorcycles and Baseball. One was born in 1931 and the other was born in 2007. In the northeast corner of Oklahoma you will find two of the greatest American pastimes. "The Commerce Comet" or you may know him by "The Mick" aka Mickey Mantle; he was one of the best baseball players and sluggers of all baseball history. Spavinaw, Oklahoma is the birthplace of Mickey Mantle and the old school bike rally known as "Copperhead Run Rally." 

https://quickthrottle.com/copperhead-run-rally/

Friends and Family, the 2nd Annual Tracy PAL Poker Run 2019 is on its way! Opening ceremony is at the beautiful Windmill Ridge Winery, with coffee and donuts and a blessing of our bikes. Then its over the twisting Tracy hills to Livermore Harley Davidson! After checking out their bikes, head north through the hills for a refreshing stop at the historic Wild Idol Saloon in Byron. But don't stop there, head back to Tracy and Nohr's RV Center to check out their toy haulers! The last stop is at Tracy's Downtown Plaza (6th and Central) where we end up at the "Blues, Brews, and Bar-B-Q's!" festival complete with a Homebrew Beer Contest and Rib Cook-off, and the best blues music! $25, $15 for a second rider. Pre-register before August 17 to guarantee your event t-shirt size! Lunch is included. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, and a prize for the best and worst poker hands.

More info: (209) 831-6626 or visit:

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ABATE of Washington Spring Opener

The 41st Annual ABATE of Washington Spring Opener was held in Easton, Washington, June 27th through the 30th. It felt more like summer than spring, but I guess that is because it was held the first week of summer. We arrived at the Silver Ridge Ranch on Thursday afternoon and were greeted by Scott Robinson, who is the State Senior Deputy Coordinator. Scott showed us to our campsite which was nestled in the trees. The campground was already very full of RV's, tents and other forms of sleeping arrangements. Even early on the first day, it was clear this would be a well-attended event. With a less than favorable weather forecast predicted, the numbers were down a little from previous years according to organizers. It's a shame they chose not to come, because the weather was actually pretty nice.

https://quickthrottle.com/abate-of-washington-spring-opener/


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