May 2013 - CityBike

EVENTS MAY 2013First Monday of each month(May 6, June 3):2:30 – 10:00 pm: Northern CaliforniaDucati Bike Nights at Benissimo (oneof Marin’s finest Italian Restaurants), 18Tamalpias Dr, Corte Madera.NorCalDoc.com6:00 pm: American Sport Bike Nightat Dick’s Restaurant and Cocktails,3188 Alvarado Street, San Leandro.Bring your Buell and hang out withlike-minded riders. All brands welcome!Our meeting of Buell and Motorcycleenthusiasts has been happening the firstMonday of the month for the last 12 years,From 3:14 DailyValencia @ 25th415-970-9670without ever missing a meeting. We havehad many local and national celebritiesfrom the motorcycle world grace ourmeetings. It has been fun and exciting.americansportbikenight.netFirst Wednesday of each month(May 8, June 5)6:00 pm: Bay Area Moto GuzziGroup monthly dinner at Vahl’s inAlviso (1512 El Dorado Street, Alviso,410/2620731). Members, interestedGuzzi riders, and all other motorcycleriders always welcome. More information,contact Pierre at: 408/710-4886 orpierredacunha@yahoo.com.Second Tuesday of Each Month(May 14, June 11)6:30 pm to 10:00 pm: East Bay DucatiBike Night at Pizza Antica (3600Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, 925/299-0500) Bike parking on the street right infront of the restaurant, indoor and heatedoutdoor seating, excellent wine list.All moto brands welcome. Bring yourappetite and a smile, be prepared to makenew friends.Third Wednesday of Each Month(May 15, June 19)6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: EmeryvilleDucati Bike Night at Hot Italian (5959Shellmound Street #75, Emeryville,510/652-9300) A fun, social atmospherefor Ducati owners, folks that want tobecome Ducati owners, and folks thatdon’t yet know that they want to becomeDucati owners, to sit, eat, talk, walkaround and look at other Ducatis. Allbrands and models of motorcycles arewelcome, so please don’t be put off by theevent name.7:00 pm: Seca II Meet-up atLanesplitter in Oakland (4799Telegraph Ave, 510/653-5350) Ludditeswho are happy with 20-year-old aircooledtech gather to spend theirunemployment checks on importantthings: pizza and beer. All makes/modelsare welcome, though the managementhas requested that we be less rowdy soas not to intimidate the hipsters. Emailthearthquaker@gmail.com for moreinfo.THE BEST FITTINGGLOVES YOU CAN BUYRacer Gloves are designed in Austria to be the bestfitting gloves you’ll ever buy—or your money back.And we’ll back it up with free shipping both ways.We’re not happy unless you’re happy.Call 408.852.0700Morgan Hill, CAracerglovesusa / racerglovesusa.comThird Sunday of each month(May 19, June 16):9:00 am: California (Northern)Moto Guzzi National Owners Club(MGNOC) breakfast at Putah CreekCafe in picturesque Winters, California(Highways 505/128) MGNOC membersand interested Guzzi riders meet forbreakfast and a good time. The PutahCreek Cafe is located at Railroad Avenue.More information contact: NorthernCalifornia MGNOC Rep, Don Van Zandtat 707-557-5199.Evenings: Moto-Sketch at Tosca Cafe:come and sketch a live model drapedover a custom bike. $7 to sketch, free tojust watch. Tosca Cafe, 242 ColumbusAve. in S.F.Friday, April 26th10:00 am-4:30 pm: Spyder DemoTours at California Speed Sportsin Livermore (2310 Nissen Drive,Livermore, 925/606-1998,speed-sports.com)Once again California Speed-Sportshas been selected for 1 of only 3 stopsin Northern California in 2013 for theCan-Am Spyder Demo Tour Truck. TheBRP demo truck will be bringing plentyof Spyder RS’s, RT’s and the brand newSTs available in both manual and semiautomatictransmissions. You must beat least 21 years old and have a validCalifornia drivers license.The Can-Am demo tour was designedto allow people to try a Can-Am Spyderroadster with the supervision of ourexperienced staff. California Speed-Sportsis the only BRP Platinum Certified SpyderDealer in the Bay Area and welcomes youto come experience our dealership firsthand and judge for yourself. To reserve atime, just go to tinyurl.com/cvh399u andfill out the registration form.Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 2810:00 am to 4:00 pm both days: DreamMachines Show at the Half Moon Bayairport (9850 N. Cabrillo Highway)For a remarkable and singular experience,there’s nothing that matches up to thePacific Coast Dream Machines Show.It’s a whimsical, fascinating, amusing,curious and absolutely unique show andtell spectacle featuring 2000 magnificentEvents at Motoshop:325 South Maple Ave #20, South San Francisco. 650/239-6686,bayareamotoshop.comThursday April 25, 7:00 pm Trackday Prep and Race seminarSaturday, April 27, 10:00 am: Tire Change WorkshopSunday April 28th, 10:00 am Basic MaintenanceThurs May 2 5:00 pm Chain & Sprocket WorkshopFri May 3 Noon to Evening: Int. Female Ride Day Event and PartySunday May 5, 10:00 am Basic MaintenanceThursday, May 9, 6:00 pm: Engine RebuildFriday, May 10, 5:00 pm: Brakes WorkshopSaturday, May 11, 9:00 am: Valve WorkshopSunday May 12, 10:00 am: Tire Change WorkshopWednesday, May 15, 5:00 pm: Oil and CoolantSaturday May 18, 10:00 am Basic MaintenanceSunday May 19, 10:00 am: Ducati Valve AdjustingFriday May 24 5:00 pm Chain & Sprocket WorkshopSaturday May 25, 10:00 am: Tire Change WorkshopSunday May 26th, 10:00 am Basic MaintenanceWednesday, May 29th, 5:00 pm: Brakes WorkshopClinics and classes start at $40.driving, flying and working machinesfrom the 20th and 21st centuries. Theworld’s coolest cars of every era and style,model-T fire engines, vintage busses,custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks,sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antiqueengines and tractors and historic militaryaircraft will be among the mesmerizingdisplays.All motorcycles are welcome for display.Club rides are welcome. The lineupwill feature all models, makes and agesfrom turn-of-the-century Indians tocustomized modern-day Harleys. You’llsee everything from Ducati, Norton,BMW, Moto Guzzi and more represented.To show a motorcycle, the registration feeis $30 ($40 for entries postmarked afterApril 15) and includes a commemorativepin and admission for two people.Spectator admission is $20 ($30 for 2-daypass) for adults, $10 ($15 for 2-day pass)for ages 11-17 and 65+, and free for kidsage 10 and under. Tickets are availableat the gate only. The show benefits theCoastside Adult Day Health Center. Forinformation and registration forms, call650/726-2328 or miramarevents.com/dreammachines.Wednesday, May 1 to Sunday, May 5Sonomafest 2013! (Sonoma Raceway,Highways 121 and 37, Sonoma.racesonoma.com, 800/870-7223)It kicks off with a 3J’s motorcycle trackday, a charity event that gets you six ontracksessions for $250, a catered lunch,a T-shirt, raffle and evening receptionon Wednesday May 1. Proceeds benefitSpeedway Children’s Charities.That’s followed by two days of AHRMAvintage racing, always a good show—there are nearly 250 entries in 42 classes,including pre-war, ‘50’s, ‘60s, ‘70s andmodern bikes like Twins and Singles.After the oil and shattered crankcaseshave been cleaned up, there will be twomore days of racing in the form of AFM,where 200 racers battle it out in dozens ofclasses, from 250 Production to FormulaPacific. On the same days, May 4 and 5,Supermoto USA will be sliding and barbangingat the Raceway Karting Center.On Saturday, May 4, our friends at RKAluggage will be leading a scenic ride to thetrack. The $25 entry fee gets you into thescenic Wine Country cruise and benefitsthe Speedway Children’s Charities.Saturday, May 410:00 am-3:30 pm: Fifth Annual QuailMotorcycle Gathering (Quail Lodge,8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel,831/624-2888, quaillodge.com)Another reason to visit the 2013Quail Motorcycle Gathering—thespecial guest speaker will be WayneRainey himself. One of his famousracebikes, the YZR500, willaccompany the three-time 500ccGP winner and Daytona winner. Ifthat’s not enough to drag you outon a Saturday, Ducati Superbikeracer Cook Neilson will be onhand, as will a new vintage-style250cc racebike, the AVA 250 Swift.Plus you get to see hundreds of beautifulclassic motorcycles and chat with theirowners, who may pin you to the groundand talk to you for 45 minutes aboutnickel plating. Also—there’s a bike corralto allow buyers and sellers of classic/interesting/vintage bikes to meet face-toface.Oh, and the barbecue lunch served at thisevent (included with the $65 admissionprice) has always been pretty good. Thisreally is a classy event, well worth theticket price. Don’t miss it!Saturday, May 117:00 pm-10:20 pm: Stockton Half-Mile Pro AMA Flat-Track (San JoaquinCounty Fairgrounds, 1658 South AirportWay, Stockton)New Stockton 99 Dirt Track at theFairgrounds will bring a totally differentgenre of racing to the dirt. The AMA ProFlat Track Series will invade our townwith their high-powered, two-wheelmachines and try to conquer the hardpacked,clay surface at the Fairgrounds.These are some of the best motorcycleriders in the world, and they possess someof the greatest throttle-control anywhereas they race peg to peg and grip to grip, theaction never stops. This Event is expectedto fill the Fairgrounds, once again, so it isbest to buy your tickets early as they willgo fast. Mark your calendars and don’tmiss out on this fantastic, AMA Pro FlatTrack Series race when they come to battlein Stockton.Tickets are on sale at Stockton 99Speedway. Contact the Speedway Officeat 209/466-9999 or visit stockton99.com.Saturday, May 1810:00 am-6:00 pm: Marin SpeedShop Open House (137 Front Street,San Rafael, 415/456-3345Get down and funky with Marin SpeedShop Ducati/Triumph. Check out adisplay of vintage bikes including a rare‘74 Ducati 750SS. There will be vendordisplays and reps, including Shoei,Arai, Weaver’s Coffee and Triumph.Also: raffle, prize giveaways, and a D.J.spinning Mods and Rockers-themedmusic. Demo rides and more fun andgames—be sure to drop by.Sunday, May 1911:00 am: Memorial Ride for GaryJaehne (Skyline Market/Alice’sRestaurant, intersection of Hwys. 35and 84, Sky Londa) Ride to PescaderoState Beach to celebrate the life of rider,racer and CityBike contributor GaryJaehne. Hot-dog lunch after stop atcrash site for some memory-sharing.Volunteers needed! If you can help out,contact Marci at 408/426-0696. Thanksto Santa Clara Cycle Accessories forsponsoring this event.BMW Club of Northern California41st Annual 2013 ‘49er Rally (MariposaFairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd.Mariposa, 209/966-2432)Join us in Mariposa, California, thegateway to Yosemite, in the Sierra NevadaFoothills. Includes four nights flatgrassy camping and hot showers (earlybird camping on or before Wednesdayavailable--$10 tent / $25 RV per night).Poker Run, GS Ride, English Trials,Skills and Safety Clinic, Children Events,Seminars, CHP Officer Greg Peart,Vendors, Bier Garten, Door Prizes.Featured speakers: Carla King helpscelebrate women riders and Rick Klaintalks about cellphone photography.Also, Sat. BBQ Dinner with vegetarianoption (PRE-REGISTERED ONLY).Rally costs $45 adult / $15 childunder 12 years pre-registered, childrenunder 6 admitted free; $55 adult / $20child under 12 years at the gate. Forinformation or registration write: BMWClub of NorCal, 2012 ‘49er Rally, 2540Maywood Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066.Email: registration49er@yahoo.com or check our website for the latestnews, info, and online registration at:bmwnorcal.org/49erThursday, May 307:00 pm: An Evening with ReneCormier at Santa Rosa BMW TriumphMotorcycles (800 American Way,Windsor, 707/ 838-9100, santarosabmw.com)An evening presentation by ReneCormier; world traveler, and authorof “The University of Gravel Roads; aFour-Year Motorcycle Adventure.” Renewill share tales of his travels, discuss hisnew book, and talk about the adventuremotorcycle tours he leads throughoutAfrica.$10 per person. Call or stop by thedealership to pay for your ticket inadvance. Space is limited.Sunday, June 2nd11:00 am Send-off for Clancy CentennialRide (Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco,watch this space for more details)Join CityBike Chief of the WorldAdventure Affairs Desk Dr. GregoryW. Frazier record the San FranciscoStart of the North American leg of theClancy Adventure ride commemoratingthe round-the-world adventures of CarlClancy and Walter Storey. Dr. Frazierwill then join BMW-sponsored ridersGeoff Hill, Gary Walker and other globewanderingcelebrants across the USA andeventually into the bowels of New YorkCity. Check horizonsunlimited.com/clancy for more details.May 2013 | 12 | CityBike.comMay 2013 | 13 | CityBike.com