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By Joe Maher

Despite the gloomy predictions, Weather Gods scoffed at the prognosticators, and granted the attendees an almost perfect day for the Third Annual Pueblo Biker Bash. The event, while not as large as some, had something to offer that is very rare in today's commercialized world: this event was for those who ride, about those who ride and most importantly, the organizers of this event showed their appreciation to those who ride and attended.

Pueblo’s Steel Works Museum seemed an appropriate place to have the Biker bash, what with all the steel that would be rolling into the area.

The Biker Bash was held Sunday May 3rd at the Steel Works Museum. Events on tap included: Presentation of the colors by American Legion Riders with MIA/ POW Memorial,

opening prayer and blessing by Christian Motorcycle Association, a poker run, a well- attended tattoo contest, the always favorite bike rodeo, burnout contest (just to fill the air with the smell of burnt rubber!), a bike show, chaps & ass and, of course, the ever popular wet T-shirt contest.
How could you not have fun?

No fewer than four bands-- Full Circle Band, Staren at Karen, Slow 66, and Radio London, laid down a soundtrack for the day that brought everything together.

There was no question that this event was for and about the bikers and that the organizers remembered that. While extremely busy, Jim, Scott, Chuck, Brian and Stan made it a point to visit and talk with those in attendance. They wanted feedback and to personally expressed their appreciation and gratitude to those that attended. Far too often bikers are simply seen as walking ATM’s….but not here.

This approach and formula seems to be working. Attendance at last years’ event was approximately 1,500 people. The goal was to double attendance. Instead, just under 4,000 people attended packed into Pueblo for the best party seen there in quite some time.

The events were well attended and saw plenty of participation. Too many people to count crowded to see the burnout contest (which looked like a medium sized grass fire with all the smoke). The chaps and ass contest had eight finely manicured participants, and the wet T-shirt contest had 15 buxum beauties crowd the stage. Audience participation was encouraged for the wet T-shirt contest, as the water bottles to wet the girls down were auctioned off along with the right to wet the girls down. Proceeds from that auction are what made up the prize money.

The Pueblo Biker Bash wasn’t about making a bunch of cash for the city or some promoter, and it really showed. Admission was free, beers and shots were a mere $3, and anything else that cost a few bucks was more than affordable. The vendor booths were incredibly reasonably priced with non-profit groups getting a real bargain. It’s hard to remember the last time an event went to such lengths to keep the average rider in mind.

“We try to keep this event affordable for the average guy,” said one of the organizers, Jim Grimes. Joining Grimes were Scott Lenn, Chuck Purcell, Brian McPherson and Stan Galloway. The group made this a community event by bringing in Pueblo Bikers United, American Legion Riders, Business Independent Group, Christian Motorcyclist Association, Bandidos MC, Band of Brothers, and Southern Colorado Pueblo HOG Chapter #1258 for input and planning help.

This was a very refreshing motorcycle event. Bikers were remembered and truly appreciated for coming to this bash. The day was perfect and everyone was friendly, and they’re looking for more of the same next year. So, keep an eye out for this event next year. It is well worth the ride to Pueblo. You will not be disappointed.