Who’s ready to ride?!
It’s spring in Colorado and I am seeing a lot more bikers on the road outside my office in Denver. I don’t know about you, but this winter has felt like an eternity. I can’t wait to get outside again with old friends, make some new friends, share some beers, and get to rides and rallies around the country. Rider Justice is sponsoring a bunch of rides this summer, so I thought I’d make a list of some of our favorite motorcycle events coming up in 2023.
May 6: International Female Ride Day, Golden, CO
The 4th Annual International Female Ride Day benefits Hope House Colorado and BikerDown’s Adopt a Family Holiday Program. This ride will be a poker run starting and ending at Avalanche Harley-Davidson in Golden, CO. Free food and beverages will be provided. Raffle giveaways and poker run winners will be announced at the after-party.
May 13: Motorcycle Awareness Day, Golden, CO
Let’s all unite together for the 11th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Day. This is a day to gather to honor our fallen and injured, and to help raise awareness of bikers on the road. It’s a great way to kick off the summer riding season. All riders who pre-register are guaranteed an event t-shirt. Registration starts at 8:30 am at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and will take bikers on a beautiful ride through the Colorado mountains.
May 19-21: Overland Expo West, Flagstaff, AZ
Overland Expo is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.
The Overland Expo West event will be held in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ. Flagstaff is the gateway to the Grand Canyon and Four Corners region, home to the Navajo and Hopi Nations, and houses some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Rider Justice is a proud sponsor of the Moto Village and Moto Dinner for Overland Expo 2023.
June 1-3: Smoky Mountain Small Bore Rally, Townsend, TN
The Smoky Mountain Small Bore Rally is a must-attend event for any small bore enthusiast. The event is a jam-packed weekend of field games, races, stunting, giveaways, riding, food, and contests. The backdrop is the Great Smoky Mountains in Townsend, TN, which is home to some of the best riding roads in North America. You’ll be able to enjoy these scenic views and fun roads with hundreds of other riders from around the country.
Some of the best industry vendors travel from across the country to attend and be part of the festivities. You’ll see Honda bikes, such as the Monkey, Grom, Ruckus, Helix and Super Cub. Not excluding the classic Hondas, such as the Trail 50, CTs, and Metropolitan. This event is obviously not limited to Honda. Kawasakis, Ice Bears, Ohvales, and Yamahas are sure to be in attendance. We’ve even seen several custom one-off builds such as a 150cc gy6 street-legal Tractor and several street-legal Jetskis!
Rider Justice is a Gold Sponsor of this awesome event.
June 8-10: The 50th National BMW MOA Rally, Doswell, VA
This year’s BMW MOA Rally—the 50th!—promises to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. We will have well over 100 exhibitors on site, ready to sell you everything you never knew you needed to make your motorcycle adventures better, safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable.
For the first time at an MOA Rally, we’ll have a dedicated Overlanding area, a place for all our members and friends who travel by something other than a motorcycle or traditional RV—you know who you are. You can register online and pay for a 25×50’ area to park your rig. You can have as many tents in your space as you can fit at no additional charge. We’re also planning some fun activities in this area, including nightly bonfires.
For all you adventurous off-road riders, have we got a deal for you! The 50th will have the ADV Thrill Pit where you can hone your skills with training. There will be camping around this area just for all those who like to play in the mud, dirt and sand. The ADV Thrill Pit will be the first thing you see coming into the grounds upon your arrival.
June 10: Toyota Pro Motocross Championship, Thunder Valley MX Park, Lakewood, CO
Thunder Valley Motocross Park is once again hosting the fastest racers in the world! This year’s Pro Motocross Championship is shaping up to be one of the most competitive pro motocross seasons for both classes in quite some time. Thunder Valley is guaranteed to provide a few surprises when the gate drops on what is predicted to be a deep field of competitors. Whether you want to take advantage of hillsides, trackside, chairs or bleachers, we encourage you to explore all the places that allow for viewing 80% of the track. Racing begins at 8:00 am, opening ceremonies launch at noon, and racing ends at 5:30pm. Get tickets today.
July 7-9: Overland Expo PNW, Redmond OR
Overland Expo is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.
Overland Expo PNW takes place in Redmond, OR. Whether you’re dipping a paddle into the crystal-clear waters of the Deschutes River, sipping a frosted pint of your favorite craft brew, or plunging into the frosty unknown on a pair of snowshoes, Bend has a way of putting you at ease and in awe all at the same time. Rider Justice is a proud sponsor of the Moto Dinner for Overland Expo 2023.
July 14-16: Holiday Moto Experience, Leadville, CO
The Holiday Moto Experience is an unforgettable weekend that brings riders of all types together in an effort to celebrate a shared love of two wheels and good times. Best News: This year the Holiday Moto Experience is open to the public. (Last year was invitation only.)
Set in the Colorado High Country, Leadville Motocross Park is base camp for the event and offers a unique experience for families and individuals alike. The picturesque, loamy, professionally groomed track provides a flowing layout, with grippy yet forgiving riding conditions that have earned it the reputation of being the best damn practice track in the Rockies.
But the fun is not limited to the track experience only. Leadville also has something to offer all genres of motorcycling, across all experience levels. Enduro, adventure trails, and miles of some of the most scenic roads Colorado has to offer, make Leadville the perfect location for our Holiday inspired vision.
Get tickets today!
July 29: Hogback Twister Challenge, Boulder, CO
The Hogback Twister Challenge has “more twists than a pit full of snakes.” Hosted by Hogback Distillery, this ride is a true challenge of endurance, with the combination of breathtaking scenery, endless twists and turn, mountain vistas and a good chance of deer and other smaller animals on the road. Riders need to be ever-vigilant during this challenging nine-hour ride. Participants will ride through nine canyons plus the Peak-to-Peak Highway, covering 350 miles through the Dakota Hogback Ridge between Fort Collins and Evergreen.
Space is limited, so register today!
August 25-27: Overland Expo Mountain West, Loveland, CO
Overland Expo is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.
Overland Expo West takes place in Loveland, CO. As the gateway to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland is less than an hour from Denver International Airport and just 45 minutes to the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park. Rider Justice is a proud sponsor of the Moto Village and Moto Dinner for Overland Expo 2023.
August 31-September 4: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, Durango, CO
Rider Justice is a proud sponsor of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally held in Durango, CO every year over Labor Day weekend. Ride the world-famous Million Dollar Highway, attend the flat track races, group rides, poker runs, custom builds, vendors, Harley-Davidson demo trucks, live music and so much more. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Rally and promises to be the best yet.
Register for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally today!
August 31-September 4: The Devilstone Run 7, Devil’s Tower to Yellowstone National Park
Rider Justice is a proud sponsor of the Devilstone Run hosted by the lovely folks from Go Fast Don’t Die. Jump on your bike (or whatever sweet ride you got) and meet us at Devil’s Tower for a run to Yellowstone National Park. The Devilstone Run will be a wild ride where you are sure to make new old friends, and enjoy all the scenery the beautiful state of Wyoming has to offer in the best way we know how… on two-wheels. So, get on your iron stallion and rip on over to Devil’s Tower.
Get your tickets today for the Devilstone Run.
October 6-8: Overland Expo East, Arrington VA
Overland Expo is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.
Overland Expo East takes place in Arrington, VA. Rider Justice is a proud sponsor of the Moto Dinner for Overland Expo 2023.