The January issue of Quick Throttle Magazine is available at local dealers and online. We have coverage of the Olympia Toy Run, Rally in the Alley, Operation Restoration, a look at the Hellbound Train drag bike and much more.

Check out our event calendar to find upcoming events near you and if you want an event listed, submit your info at quickthrottle.com/event-listing.  See below, our featured event, Colorado Motorcycle Expo.

Mike The Publisher

Olympia Toy Run

In 1977, Santa Joe as he is now known, was talking with some friends and wanted to do something that improved the reputation of bikers. So, they decided to collect toys for local children while doing what they loved, riding motorcycles. That first year, 27 bikers showed up in Olympia, Washington for the run, and the long wonderful history of the Olympia Toy Run began. Santa Joe still chairs the committee that organizes the run. He has been there since the beginning; planning, growing and improving what is now believed to be the largest toy run on the west coast, and possibly the second longest running one in the country. 
Colorado Motorcycle Expo





We're excited to announce that the Colorado Motorcycle Expo is all set for 2020! It will be held February 1st and 2nd in the National Western Complex in downtown Denver. Formerly known as the Colorado Motorcycle Show & Swap, the Expo has been held annually in Denver since 1978. After starting at the Adams County Fairgrounds, the Expo moved to the National Western Complex in the early 1980's, and it draws people from all over the country. Among motorcycle enthusiasts it has a large and loyal following with 20,000-25,000 people attending the event each year. 

The 2020 Expo is especially exciting, because it marks the beginning of a new era with a new owner, Scott Schulz. Scott is a life-long motorcycle enthusiast and accomplished businessman. A North Dakota native, Scott considers himself a true Coloradan, having lived in the Greater Denver area for the past 26 years. When not preparing for the next Expo, you can find Scott either out riding (most likely the V-rod), in his garage restoring his classic Mustang and F100, or spending time with family and friends. 

Scott's mantra for the 2020 Expo is "New Vision, Same Tradition." In order to ensure the Expo  exceeds all expectations in 2020 and beyond, Scott is working full time on this event, spending  as much time as possible in the motorcycle community, building relationships, and gathering and implementing feedback from vendors and attendees alike. He is committed to maintaining and improving upon the core elements that have made this an amazing event for the past 42 years. This means bringing together bikers and all who love motorcycles to buy and sell parts and motorcycle goods, display and view amazing motorcycles, and have one hell of a party! 

The 2020 Expo has 3 main components: 1) The largest indoor motorcycle swap meet in the country, 2) The largest custom & antique motorcycle show in the Rocky Mountain Region, and 3) Live entertainment and other attractions, like live bands, on-site tattooing with competitions, wet T-shirt contest, used bike corral, and so much more. It's a fantastic event you won't want to miss, so go online to www.coloradomotorcycleexpo.com and purchase your tickets today!
Rally in the Alley

Hogs and Heifers Saloon in Las Vegas is known for their drinks, but more notably for their scantily clad bartenders dancing on bars between pours.  Normally, they do this inside the saloon, but when they move it outdoors, you know you're in for one heck of a party.  In fact, the event was expected to be so large this year, that they had to move it down the street to the bus depot behind the Mob Museum.  This gave them room to add more vendors (30+) and build a massive outdoor bar for the ladies to do their dancing.  

https://quickthrottle.com/rally-in-the-alley/
Operation Restoration

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, a group of patriots gathered together under the name Operation Restoration to throw a benefit concert for Frank King's Christmas with Kids and Service Dog Interactions, Inc. It was a beautiful 85 degrees in the Southern California sunshine at New York Myke's San Diego Harley-Davidson. By 11 am the motorcycles began to roll into the parking lot, and that is always a beautiful sight.

https://quickthrottle.com/operation-restoration/

Hell Bound Train:
One Hell of a Drag Bike

Some will remember Kevin Cleary's "Hellbound Train" drag bike from the 1980's era as a two-time championship winning Pro Dragster class bike (1984-85). While the DRAGBIKE! #1 plates were won decades ago, let me assure you, if you ever get to see this bike in person today in the modern era, you won't forget it any time soon. For art, great art, is both memorable and timeless. This is what makes a classic a classic and this motorcycle is exactly that.

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