2010 Ride & Event Calendar

The 2010 Ride Calendar has has been updated through December 2010. The Road Captains meet throughout the year to continue populating the Ride Calendar for the next 3-4 months.

ALCOHOL POLICY
HOG Chapter 83 has a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol before and during chapter rides. At no time during a Chapter ride will a rider, driver, or passenger in the group be under the effects of alcohol. Consuming alcohol prior to or during a Chapter ride is not tolerated. Offender(s) will not be allowed to participate in the Chapter ride. Road Captains will enforce this policy by refusing the offender(s) the privilege of riding with the group.
 

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•  Rides marked with an '*' below are Chapter Rides. Chapter Rides are closed events which are open to chapter members and only one guest per member.
•  A "Chapter Ride" is defined as the period of time between sign-up at the starting point and "kickstands down" at the final Chapter Ride destination of the day. Before departure on a Chapter Ride, we will sign the HOG-required ride release forms, perform a "quick check" on the tires, and conduct our mandatory safety talk before kickstands up.
•  Most of our rides are destination rides where the ride ends with kickstands down at the specified ride destination. For those riders unfamiliar with Arizona and/or the destination, please speak-up, one of the Road Captains or fellow riders will be more than happy to ride back with you to more familiar surroundings.
•  Prior to each Chapter Ride a safety talk is given by the leading Road Captain. All attendees on a Chapter Ride must be present for the safety talk in its entirety otherwise they will not be allowed to attend the ride.
•  All of our Chapter Rides begin in one of 3 locations: Arrowhead Harley Davidson, Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd, or the Chevron station - N. 51st Ave & Loop 101. Always arrive at the specified Meet Time with a FULL tank of gas. Do not assume you have enough fuel for a ride as the route is up to the leading Road Captain and he/she often take the "scenic" route.
•  Attending 10 Chapter Rides in their entirety in one calendar year earns the member a Progressive Ride Pin or a Ride Pin “Star” for 10+ rides in multiple years.
•  Always call the Swine Line (623-825-4268) before a Chapter Ride. The ride could be cancelled or the departure time/location could be changed up to 2 hours before the ride for various reasons (weather, road conditions, etc). The Activities Officer or designee will update the Swine Line up to 2 hours before the published ride departure date/time if there are changes to the ride.

Note: FYI rides are NOT Chapter Rides therefore they do not count toward the progressive ride pin. FYI rides are just friends getting together, enjoying some good food, and great company.

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This is our annual night ride. Usually the ride stays "relatively" close to Phoenix.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 8:00 PM.

Destination TBA.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:00 PM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

This ride is to Farmington NM with a day ride to the Durango CO area. Day one is a ride to Farmington NM - approx. 430 Miles one-way. Day 2 is a day ride to Durango, Silverton, Ouray, and returning to Farmington - approx. 129 miles but slow going due to twisties and picture opportunities. Day two WILL have some serious twisties. If you hate the twisties, consider yourself warned. Bring your camera as Day 2 is a very scenic ride with lots of turnouts for pictures!
Hotel details are as follows:
The group will be staying @ Motel 6, 1600 Bloomfield Highway, 1-800-466-8356. Each person makes their own reservations.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:00 AM.

This is always a popular ride through some beautiful country. If you love the twisties, THIS is your ride. If you hate the twisties, consider yourself warned. This ride typically takes the "back way" to Prescott through Wickenburg, up Yarnell hill, through Peeples Valley, and on into Prescott.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 7:00 AM.

As legend has it...
The Roadrunner was established in 1964 and its first bartender was only six years old. When the original owner arrived with his new liquor license and a celebratory bottle of whiskey, he appointed the only non-drinker present at the time to pour the first drinks. The Roadrunner was also once so inundated with water that they changed the name to the “New River Yacht Club.” (The original sign is still hanging. Come in and try to find it!)
The large Roadrunner sign seen on the roof is a replica of the one seen in the movie “Beyond the Law” starring Charlie Sheen. The original Roadrunner can be seen on the fence in the backyard.
Meet at the Arrowhead Dealership @ 6:00 PM. 

The Mesa Market Place Swap Meet is a 55 acre facility filled with 1600 booths under one covered breezeway.  They will help you keep cool with a mister system. If you walk by every booth in the market place, you'll have walked almost one and a half miles!. The Swap Meet features six snack bars and a Food Court with plenty of seating so you can enjoy the live music while eating one of your favorite dishes featured at the Market.
Meet at the Arrowhead Dealership @ 7:00 AM. 

This ride will take us to Rock Springs for the monthly Rock Springs Hogs-n-Heat BBQ. There will be a live band from 1PM to 10PM. Admission is $12 for BBQ meal (1-8PM); $6 to come in and listen to the band only.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 2:30 PM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

Details are TBA. There is no chapter ride - just FYI.

The chapter has adopted a 2-mile stretch of State Road 89 North of Yarnell Arizona at Kirkland Junction. This is the second of two rides per year to pick up trash along the road. The chapter provides state supplied Orange vests and trash bags. The chapter provides gloves and pick-up sticks. You may want to bring your own gloves just in case there is a good turnout (there usually is) and we run out of them.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 8:00 AM.

Details are TBD.

This is our annual Boo & Cluck ride (the ride formerly known as the Moo & Cluck thanks to Wayne). We ride to a local park for a cookout. There will be a small fee to attend the feast of Chicken or Steak, usually coleslaw and beans (for entertainment the campfire), and a dessert.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 1:30 PM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

Details are TBD

Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 10:00 AM.

This ride is for riders new to the Arrowhead HOG chapter. The purpose of the Orientation is to help new members understand group riding with Arrowhead HOG.
Meet at the Arrowhead Dealership @ 9:30 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

This ride is to San Tan Flat Saloon & Grill in Queen Creek AZ.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 10:00 AM.  

Prior 2010 Rides

This is our traditional first ride of the year. Bring your SMILE as a chapter photo will be taken before the ride! We will be riding to Rock Springs. Meet at the Arrowhead Dealership @ 8 AM. Ride leaves after a chapter photo has been taken. 
This is also the January general membership meeting on the road, so THERE WILL BE NO GENERAL MEETING AT IRON WORKS RESTAURANT THIS MONTH. 

Join the Arrowhead Ladies of Harley for a day of riding and shopping for bargains!
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 8:00 AM.

Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 10:00 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner and lots of talk at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

We will ride to Wickenburg Arizona for a Brunch at a local restaurant. The restaurant will be announced at the ride briefing.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 9:00 AM.

This is our annual President's Day Weekend ride.  We will ride to the Four Queens Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday and return on Monday. 
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 8:00 AM.

This is a fun ride through some pretty countryside.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 9:30 AM.

This ride is for riders new to the Arrowhead HOG chapter. The purpose of the Orientation is to help new members understand group riding with Arrowhead HOG.
Meet at the Arrowhead Dealership @ 9:00 AM. Ride will leave @ approximately 10:00 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner and lots of talk at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

This is a coordination meeting for Arrowhead HOG Road Captains.

Join the Arrowhead Ladies of Harley for a day of riding and who knows what else at the Renaissance Festival! Sure to be a blast! Don't miss it! Yes, the guys are welcome to ride along to watch the ladies get crazy.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 10:00 AM.

This is always a popular ride through some beautiful country. If you love the twisties, THIS is your ride. If you hate the twisties, consider yourself warned. This ride typically takes the "back way" to Prescott through Wickenburg, up Yarnell hill, through Peeples Valley, and on into Prescott.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 8:00 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

The chapter has adopted a 2-mile stretch of State Road 89 North of Yarnell Arizona at Kirkland Junction. This is the first of two rides per year to pick up trash along the road. The chapter provides state supplied Orange vests and trash bags. The chapter provides gloves and pick-up sticks. You may want to bring your own gloves just in case there is a good turnout and we run out of them.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 8:00 AM.

Join us for some fun and good eats!
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 10:00 AM.

This is not a chapter ride, just FYI.

This is the same weekend as the Laughlin River-Run. The chapter ride is to Mother Road Harley-Davidson in Kingman. Many members take the short ride on their own over to the River-Run to check out the sights, sounds, and vendors.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 6:30 AM.

This ride is for riders new to the Arrowhead HOG chapter. The purpose of the Orientation is to help new members understand group riding with Arrowhead HOG. There will be a ride open to all new and current members after the Orientation.
Meet at the Arrowhead Dealership @ 9:00 AM. Ride will leave @ approximately 10:00 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner and lots of talk at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

This is a fun ride through some pretty countryside. Bring your appetite!
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 8:30 AM.

This LOH ride is to Mystery Castle located in Phoenix in the foothills of South Mountain Park. It was built in the 1930s by Boyce Luther Gulley (died 1945) for his daughter Mary Lou Gulley. After learning he had tuberculosis Gulley moved from Seattle, Washington, to the Phoenix area and began building the house from found or inexpensive materials. Boyce Gulley died in 1945, and Mary Lou and her mother were notified by attorney that they had inherited the property. Shortly after, the mother and daughter moved in. Said to be held together by a combination of motar, cement, calcium, and goat milk, the sprawling 18-room, three story castle is built from a wide range of materials - stone, adobe, automobile parts, salvaged rail tracks from a mine, telephone poles, etc. It features a chapel, cantina, and a dungeon. Parts of the castle remain unfinished, and electricity and plumbing weren't added until 1992.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 10:00 AM.

Join us for some great side rides to Northern New Mexico.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 5:30 AM. This ride is approximately 470 miles one way.

This ride is to San Tan Flat Saloon & Grill in Queen Creek AZ.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 8:30 AM.  

This is the June General Membership "Meeting on the Road", so THERE WILL BE NO GENERAL MEETING AT IRON WORKS RESTAURANT THIS MONTH.  Location is Roadrunner in New River.
Meet at the Dealership @ 8:30 AM.  

This ride is a Saturday ride up to the Arizona State HOG Rally.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:30 AM.

Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:00 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

Sometimes you hear more in a quiet place. Sometimes the best of times begin when you slow down. Enjoy a high point in your life in the cool pines of the Tonto National Forest. Reach down deep inside yourself and enjoy nature at it's best. Christopher Creek is a hamlet nestled under the Mogollon Rim in North Central, Arizona with a horizon that scans mountains and meadows.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:00 AM.

Though Bellemont is pretty much a ghost town, it has recently seen a small revival as a "Biker Friendly Town.” Ironically, Bellemont was where part of the movie "Easy Rider” was filmed when outlaw bikers played by Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper stopped in front of the Pine Breeze Motel. Trying to rent a room, a door is cracked, but when the proprietor spies their motorcycles, the glowing "NO VACANCY” sign begins to blink at the motel. The riders end up continuing down Route 66 and sleeping in the woods.
Not so today. Bellemont is home to the Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson dealership and the Route 66 Roadhouse Bar & Grill, where bikers are welcomed with enthusiasm.  It is on the 2.5 acres where the Pine Breeze Motel resides, that the Bar & Grill was built.
Meet at Starbucks - SW corner of Grand Avenue & Reems Rd @ 6:00 AM.

Our monthly general membership meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Iron Works Restaurant located on the Bellaire Golf Course north of Bell Road on 45th Avenue. Come for dinner at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

The Spaniard Francisco Vásquez de Coronado became the first known European to lead an expedition into the USA when, in 1540, he and a large group of settlers crossed the Mexican border near the Huachuca Mountains, site of the present day Coronado National Memorial. From here they headed northeast, over the White Mountains in the east of the state and then, after side trips to Hopi land and the Grand Canyon, continued through New Mexico and into Kansas. Their route through Arizona coincides largely with US 191 (formerly US 666), and the 123 mile section between Clifton and Springerville is named as the Coronado Trail to commemorate the exploration, though as with the national memorial there is no visible trace of the expedition. Instead the route, or indeed all of US 191, is a showcase for the varied and spectacular scenery of eastern Arizona, from the Sonoran Desert grasslands and valleys of the southeast corner, across the steep and heavily wooded White Mountains, down into the more barren lava fields and red plains of the Petrified Forest region and finally into the sandy expanses of the Navajo Indian Nation.
The group will be staying at Reeds Lodge, 514 E Main St, Springerville AZ at . For reservations, call 928-333-4323. Room rates approximately $65.00. Each person makes their own reservations.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:00 AM.

This ride is to Globe AZ for lunch.
Meet at Chevron station - 51st Ave & Loop 101 @ 6:00 AM.