Colorado Super Show

 

 

Winter in Colorado has been tough for bikers, warm sun during the week, cold and wet on the weekends. Those of us who hold down a regular job have been itching to hit the road. A steady job, good wife, and inclement weather has been the ruin of many a good biker. The date for the Colorado Super Show in Colorado Springs was scratched on my calendar. Watching the weather it hadn’t looked too good and I was resolved to take the truck. A few days before the event the weather changed and with the change was a glimmer of hope for sunshine and warm. Waking to the potential of a warm day a smile spread across my face and the outlook for the day started looking up. I grabbed my camera tossed on my cold weather gear (warm is relative) and loaded the Road King for a little trip.

 

 

Slipping out of the garage and headed to the gas station I checked the temp seeing if I needed more or less clothes. As I pulled up to the pump I decided I was dressed just right for the morning, with a full tank and my bandana covering my face I hit the road. The next hour and a half would be just what I had been looking for, time to free my mind.

 

 

Heading south I decided to take the toll road around the hectic traffic of Denver, that decision moved me smoothly down the road. Meeting up with Interstate 25 and heading south to Castle Rock I fell in behind a Softtail and Bagger. With a 75 MPH speed limit and pushing it a little I was in Colorado Springs in no time. The other bikes pulled ahead and headed toward the Garden of the Gods and I scooted on down to the show.   

 

 

The club members were on traffic duty and quickly guided me to an open spot for my Road King. Stowing my gear and locking up the bike I headed in for a look around. First on my agenda was the bike show, with bikes from far away as California I was hoping to see some nice entries. With 15 judging  categories there was something for everyone. Promoter Jim Wear said that every year the categories change to meet the entries. Over the years the entries have changed. Between 2007 and 2010 there were lots of customs of the Jessie James and OCC style fat tire bikes, now there were more mild modified, more working man builds. 

 

 

After taking in the bikes I started browsing the vendors and looking to see who I could find. Johnnie Reynolds from J10 was dazzling the crowd with his leather work but had a few minutes to chat about the bikes. He had his favorite and so did I. I had spotted a Bobber which was a very fine build and he was pulling for a custom build. On to see more; American Motorcycles of Colorado Springs was showing off one of their custom builds and with the help of three cuties were making the show enjoyable.

 

 

The Super Show also offers the largest Tattoo contest in Colorado. With about 250 entrants it is quite the show. If you like ink there was definitely some there, lots of ideas and a little inspiration. I really need to schedule an appointment for my next piece.

 

 

The Super Show did a fine job pulling in the crowd and supporting their chosen charity. With about 7500 in attendance over the two day show there were plenty of people to bid on the charity auction. The auction raised $6800 for The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum in Colorado Springs.

 

 

After seeing all the vendors some sunshine was in order. Out to the patio to listen to the band and check out the crowd. I thought Steve Ray was reincarnate and it could have been, the band was doing a good job on a couple of Steve Ray standards. BBQ and brats were on the grill and the beer was flowing. The folks were enjoying the warm sunshine and chillin away from the fray of the show.

 

 

Time for the bike show results and I was pulling for a couple of different bikes to show. Carrie Fouche’ won a first place for her Hayabusa. Talking to her later she said that of all her wins this meant the most. “Winning the home town show is special”. She shows all over Colorado and this year was invited to Oklahoma and has more shows in the works.

 

 

Time to hit the road home and the weather was cooperating; 70 and sunny. I didn’t even need my winter gloves. Heading north I opened the throttle and thought about the day. It was a good day at the show, talking to old friends and making new ones. A short 200 mile ride cruising the interstate was just what I needed. This is the best way to spend a day…

 

Until next time…

 

David Campbell

 

 

Jim Phillips:  Indian Spirit 2003	3rd place
Jimmy Lemming:  H-D Fat Boy 2009	2nd place
Ed Kraus:  H-D Dyna 2007	1st place

 

Brett Taylor:  Custom Softail 2014	3rd place
Mel Bernstein:  H-D Dragon II	2nd place
Rich Dinkel:  Homebuilt H-D 2008	1st place

 

Michael Mathis:  Pro-One Lounge Lizard 2005	3rd place
Rich Dinkel:  H-D FXEF Shovelhead 1980	2nd place
Greg Martinez:  Big Bear Sled Deluxe 2007	1st place

 

Phat Rides:  H-D Bobber 1965	3rd place
Jim Fleck:  H-D Panhead 1954	2nd place
Phat Rides:  H-D Bob Knuckle 1947	1st place

 

Robbie Derby:  H-D XLCH Ironhead 1976	2nd place
Gary Thurow:  H-D Sportster XLCH 1968	1st place

 

Walter Wickwire:  Honda VTX 1300 2007

1st place

 

Cole Deister:  H-D FL 1958	2nd place
Jerry Pokorny:  Indian Scout 1949	1st place

 

 

George Nachstheim:  Triumph TR6 Racebike 1959	1st place
Bill Laird:  Triumph Daytona 955i 2003	2nd place

 

Gene Horstman:  Triumph T140D 1979

1st place

 

Vaughn Fox:  Norton Commando 1974	3rd place
Frank Lee:  Ducati 450 Jupiter 1969	2nd place
Frank Puckett:  Triumph T-100 1970	1st place

 

Perry Clark:  “Noriel” Ariel 4/Norton 1963

1st place

 

Dana Robbins:  Yamaha R5 350cc 1972	3rd place
Gary Hurlburt:  Yamaha YSR-50 1987	2nd place
Todd Willis:  Sears 250 SGS 1966	1st place

 

Carrie Fouche’:  Suzuki Hayabusa 2012

1st place

 

 

Sean Howell ’04 H-D Electra Glide Coffin Trlr

 

Bjorn Gudmestad ’10 Full Custom

 

Phat Rides ’65 H-D Bobber

 

Rob Courtier ’94 Suzuki Intruder POW

 

Phat Rides ’47 H-D Knuckle

 

Bjorn Gudmestad ’10 Full Custom

 

Rich Dinkel ’80 H-D Shovelhead