Always a thrilling track, catch all the AFM racing action at Thunderhill.
June 2, 2013
Doc Wong Clinic: Smooth Riding
Doc Wong’s Smooth Riding- Body English- Weight Transfer workshop will teach you the correct way to position your body as you lean into a corner. All Doc Wong clinics are educational, fun, and free. They are put on by Doctor Harry Wong. Night classes take place in Doc Wong’s Redwood City office, and Sunday rides start at the office with a talk and are followed by a four hour ride through the hills around Woodside and Skyline. The Doc requests that you email him or call his office to sign up for a session, and we recommend checking his website as well for further information on his different classes. Confirm by emailing docwong@aol.com or calling 650-365-7775.
June 5, 2013
ABATE of Alameda County Monthly Meeting
Every 1st Wednesday of the month the Alameda County branch of ABATE(American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Educations) of California, Local 14 of Region 3, meets at the Florence in Fremont. ABATE is a motorcyclists’ rights organization and not a club. It is dedicated to preserving freedom of choice and freedom of the road, with emphasis on education and safety. Members are active in programs for public awareness and motorcycle safety, and in supporting many types of charity events. For more information or to find a chapter near you, check www.abate.org.
June 6, 2013
Doc Wong Clinic: Braking Confidence
Doc Wong’s Braking Confidence and Skills workshop. All Doc Wong clinics are educational, fun, and free. They are put on by a pillar of the riding community, Doctor Harry Wong. Night classes take place in Doc Wong’s Redwood City office, and Sunday rides start at the office with a talk and are followed by a four hour ride through the hills. The Doc requests that you email him or call his office to let them know you will be attending a session, and we recommend checking his website as well for further information on his different classes. Confirm by emailing docwong@aol.com or calling 650-365-7775.
June 7, 2013 – June 9, 2013
Street Vibrations® Spring Rally
Join fellow riders in Sparks, NV for the fifth annual Street Vibrations® Spring Rally. The Spring Rally is the little brother of the main event in Fall. Enjoy live entertainment, bike games, ride-in shows, vendors, and poker runs and walks. If you register, you get some nice goodies, so be sure to get official.
June 7, 2013 – June 9, 2013
Redwood Run
The Original Kiwanis Redwood Run is a true old school biker rally. Music, camping, and merriment. Musical guests include Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Brain Howe of Bad Company, and the Fryed Brothers. Check the Kiwanis website for all the details about camping, musical events, the Pre-Redwood Poker Run, and to purchase tickets.
June 8, 2013 – June 9, 2013
Muscle Milk Transworld MX Spring Cup
The Muscle Milk Transworld Motocross Cup Series added a Northern California tour this year thanks to all the great motocross racing in the Bay Area. Get out there and ride, or support the scene and enjoy the action at our favorite racetrack in the heart of San Jose, 408MX.
This is an amateur race series for riders of varying ages and experience levels, from beginner to pro. Check www.twmxrs.com for more information and for registration.
June 8, 2013 – June 9, 2013
Muir Mountain Ride II
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” -John Muir
Head out to some of the most beautiful scenery California has to offer. This two day, one night ride starts in Livermore on Saturday, June 8th and travels through the John Muir Wilderness. On the morning of Sunday the 9th the group will meet up at the Hotel Jeffery in Coulterville. Discount lodging is available at www.MotorcycleRoadTours.com, or call 209-878-0117.
There will be contests and prizes, food and drink, and stops at historic saloons with music and karaoke. Lunch on Saturday is included in the $25 pre-registration fee, or $30 day-of registration. Sounds like a lot of fun for not a lot of money, right? And let your beard go- the best John Muir beard wins a prize.
This ride benefits the John Muir Geo-Tourism Center in Coulterville!
Tour of Honor Atascadero Ride and Meet-Up
Support the Tour of Honor, 2013, benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. Meet up with other participants at Don Pedro’s in Atascadero for lunch and then to visit one of the seven California Tour of Honor memorial sites. Please RSVP to Rob by June 1st.
Lunch at 12:30 then a visit to the Atascadero Tour of Honor site
NorCal vs. SoCal Competition to see who has the most riders
Raffle: Riders to beg, borrow or steal prizes. All proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project.
Free meal for most miles traveled to lunch!
Rob Elliott is proudly sponsoring the California segment of this year’s Tour of Honor. Support the Wounded Warrior Project and sign up for the tour at http://www.tourofhonor.com/index.html. Hit the seven selected California war memorials between now and October 31st, and you will receive a Tour of Honor completion pin and certificate. The first three riders to visit all the memorials in their state or region are eligible for a trophy, and the rider who visits the most sites overall will receive the Jack Shoalmire Award Challenge.
June 15, 2013
Z2 Track Day – Thunderhill
A Z2 Track Day. Ride in one of three experience levels: A (advanced), B (intermediate), or C (novice school).