UPDATE: Good News - Even though the City of Hollister has canceled the motorcycle rally and events downtown...The original GTMC Bolado Park rally at Hollister Ca. is Back. This is NOT a city event the entire event will be at Bolado Park.

For more information, go the the Bolado Park Rally listing.

Once again the city of Hollister has canceled the Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.  You may rember the happened once before, back in 2006, and people showed up anyway.  Even thought there were no sponsored vendors, and the streets were not closed to cars...the parties went on at the local biker bars, and in the camping and lodging areas.

Here is the official statement from the City of Hollister:

HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – February 3, 2009 – The Hollister City Council voted to cancel the 2009 Hollister Motorcycle Rally, citing concerns over the potential cost to the City’s already struggling general fund.

The decision to cancel the rally came after months of careful consideration. Since 1997, the Hollister Motorcycle Rally has been an annual event.  Spiraling expenses caused a review of the feasibility of continuing the rally. Starting in 2004, the City had to begin paying increased costs for assistance from state law enforcement agencies. Due to the downturn in the state budget, these agencies could no longer provide services without reimbursement. In addition, adjustments were made to ensure that contracts with officers from outside agencies conformed to state law. Of course, as attendance at the rally increased over the years, additional law enforcement personnel were necessary to ensure the safety of rally attendees and the residents of Hollister.

In addition to law enforcement expenses, the City incurs costs associated with preparing for the event, as well as public works and equipment expenses. Finally, there are other public safety expenses, such as supplemental firefighter/paramedic staffing.

These expenses exceeded reimbursement by over $100,000. This left the City with a general fund expense at a time the City is facing severe cutbacks and spending down its general fund reserve. Facing the possibility of even greater expenses and further reduction of its general fund, the City Council voted to cancel the 2009 Hollister Motorcycle Rally.

Entering Events

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First and foremost - This is a Motorcycle Event Calendar.  Do NOT ENTER EVENTS that are not MOTORCYCLE EVENTS.  Even if you have a motorcycle related business, if the event is not motorcycle related, DO NOT ENTER IT!

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• Adding Primary Picture To Events - We have been getting lots of email asking how to enter the primary event photo when entering an event.  The event needs to be in the system first.  Right after you enter the event, you can edit the event and the first item that shows up is Event Photo.  Simply click the Browse button to find the picture on your computer, then click the Upload button.

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 What Can NOT be entered as an Event in the Calendar:

• A band appearance at a bar or club is NOT considered a Motorcycle Event, even if it is a biker bar, and should not be added to the calendar.

• A business sale or discount days is NOT considered an event and may not be promoted in the event calendar.

• A raffle, contest, or give-a-way that does not actually include a destination for motorcycles.

• A private party or event not open to the general public (exception - you may enter a private event if you mark the privacy correctly when entering the event. I.E. set is as an invitation only event, or set the privacy option so the event can only be viewed by Your Friends)

• Meetings or assemblies that are not actually some type of event.

In the Event Description box, please do not duplicate information we have already provided entry fields for (i.e. event website, phone, number, event email, etc).  This will help the search function work better when users are searching for events.

 We are going to work very hard to ensure we have not only the most complete list of motorcycle and biker events, but the easiest to navigate, search, and use.  We ask your help in accomplishing this by following the simple guidelenes above. The CycleFish Team will also be moderating the Events entered to ensure they have been entered and categorized correctly.

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The Laughlin River Run Vitals:

Rally Location: Laughlin, NV [Map]  [Weather]

Rally Dates: April 27, 2011 - May 1, 2011

Official Laughlin River Run Website: www.laughlinriverrun.com

CycleFish Event Listing: Laughlin River Run

Past Laughlin River Run Photos

Be sure to check out our CycleFish Photo Galleries for pictures from the Laughlin River Run.

Biker-Chick-Pics - Check out al the wild pictures from the Laughlin River Run and 100s of other motorcycle rallies at Biker-Chick-Pics.com - Rated R

Where To Stay (at the Rally)

You can stay pretty much at any of the Casino Hotels on the strip in Luaghlin and be right in the middle of the rally.  For camping I would recommend the Davis Camp just across the river (on the Arizona side).  Here are a couple of quick links to help you find a hotel or campsite.

Laughlin Hotels        Davis Camp

CycleFish at the Laughlin River Run

We will post more info on CycleFish at the 2010 event as it get closer.

The Annual Redwood Run for 2012 is now...

~ Back at the Riverview Ranch ~

Everything you want to know or see about the Redwood Run Motorcycle Rally is right here.  We have all the latest Kiwanis Original Redwood Run 2012 information, pictures from past Redwood Run Rallies, plus links to other helpful information like area lodging, maps, weather and more. 

If you are planning on attending, be sure to visit our Redwood Run Event Listing to RSVP.

Rally Location: Piercy, CA  [Map]  [Weather]

Rally Dates: June 8, 2012 - June 10, 2012

Official Redwood Run Website: www.kiwanisrwr.com

2012 Redwood Run Bands: TBA

2012 Ticket Prices: TBA

The Redwood Run is one of the last true old school biker events remaining on the west coast featuring three days of camping, live music, biker games and shows. Hot showers are included, along with vendors and various non-profits. To reserve tickets or to get on our mailing list, please leave contact info at kiwanisoftheredwoods@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support and patience. We look forward to seeing you all come June.

Past Redwood Run Photos

2011 Redwood Run Photos - from EagleEye

2011 Redwood Run Photos - from CycleFish

Be sure to check out our CycleFish Photo Galleries for pictures from the Redwood Run, we have been going for quite a few years and have a ton of pictures, with lots more we haven't even posted yet.

Biker Chick Pictures

- Lots of the more spicy photos we don't post here can be found on our sister site

Biker-Chick-Pics.com

. It is 100% Free - Rated R

Kenneth Gross's Redwood Run Pictures - Kenneth is a biker that just loves to shoot tons of pictures at events, and he does a great job at it. - Rated R

COCCOZELLA- 1000's pages of pics including hot biker babes, topless and naked, bikes, events, contests and more. There a quite a few pictures from the Redwood Run here as well as rallies like Sturgis, Little Sturgis, Easy Rider Rodeo, Thunder in the Valley, Myrtle Beach, Gulfport and lots more. Rated R (very SPICY R)

USBIKERPARTIES - The largest collection of rally & biker party pictures and online videos on the web. Over 50,000 pictures and 4,500 high quality online videos, with new ones added every week! The last I checked they were going to be adding some submissions from the Redwood Run - Rated R

Where To Stay (at the Rally)

There is plenty of camping available at the Redwwod Run.  Just follow the loop around and you will find all sorts of camping areas.  You can choose from staying up top where it is quite and eithe ride down or take the shuttle to get to the main event areas and vendors.  Or you can come down the hill and pick one of the many spots right in the heart of all the action.  There is even riversice camping, however the riverside sites are a little rocky and you will need to park and walk you gear in.  See the map below for camping locations.

Where To Stay (the night before)

Since the Redwood Run is a first come, first serve for camping spots, if a good location is important to you you will want to stay close by the night before so you can get up early and get in line.  The two closest spots with lodging are Willits - to the South, and Garbeville - to the north.  Both of these towns sell out allof there rooms pretty early each year, so if you want a room you need to book well in advance.  We have stay at the Best Western in Willits which leaves you about an hour ride to the Run, and at the Garberville Motel which is about 15 minutes from the run.  For those coming from the south and not to worried about getting real close the night before, we have stayed in Woodlands, CA which is about 3 hours from the run.  But they have really reasonbly priced rooms and lots of places to eat.

Quick Links:  Lodging in Willits    Lodging in Garberville

CycleFish at the Redwood Run

Now that the Redood Run is back at the Riverview Ranch, the CycleFish Camp will be in the same spot as always...

Additional Information from the Official Kiwanis Original Redwood Run Site

Daytona Bike Week - Daytona Motorcycle Rally - Daytona Biketoberfest 

The Rally Vitals:

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida  [Map]   [Weather]

Dates: Bike Week: March 4   thru  March 13, 2011

Dates: Biketoberfest: October 13   thru  October 16, 2011

Official Rally Website: www.officialbikeweek.com

Email: kevin@daytonachamber.com

Past Daytona Bike Week Rally Photos:

Be sure to check out the CycleFish Photo Galleries for Daytona Bikeweek Pics and pictures from other rallies.

Biker Chick Pictures - Check out our friends at Biker-Chick-Pics.com for the HOT pics of the wild biker chicks from Datona Bike Week and all the orallies. Rated R

USBIKERPARTIES.com - The largest collection of rally & biker party pictures and online videos on the web. Over 37,000 pictures and 3,600 high quality online videos, with new ones added every week! Rated R

BikeWeek.com - 100 of pictures from Daytona Bike Week and plenty of good information on the rally. Rated PG - www.bikeweek.com

Coccozella.com

- 1000's pages of pics including hot biker babes, topless and naked, bikes, events, contests and more. From rallies like Daytona, Sturgis, Little Sturgis, Easy Rider Rodeo, Thunder in the Valley, Myrtle Beach, Gulfport and lots more. Rated R (very SPICY R) - http://www.coccozella.com

DamnBikers.com - Over 100 pages of pics including hot biker babes, topless and naked, bikes, events, contests and more. From rallies like Sturgis, Little Sturgis, Easy Rider Rodeo, Thunder in the Valley, Myrtle Beach, Gulfport and lots more. Rated R (very SPICY R) - http://www.damnbikers.com

Daytona Bike Week Rally Websites:

Daytona Official BikeWeek Rally Website - Complete schedules and venue information, lodging info, message board, maps for rides through the scenic Florida, Daytona Rally history and much more. - www.officialbikeweek.com

BikeWeek.com - Lots of great info including lodging, Daytona area maps, Bike Week event calendars and pictures from past years at bike week. - www.bikeweek.com

Daytona Biker Hangouts:

Broken Spoke Saloon, Daytona - Sturgis SD, Daytona Beach FL, Myrtle Beach SC & Laconia NH, this place really knows how to throw a rally biker party. Rally time is fun time, with contests ranging from European stein-holding and Big Belly contests to tattoo artistry and even popsicle licking. Various bike shows are held almost every day of the rally. Broken Spoke Saloon has 4 locations in Sturgis, South Dakota; Daytona Beach, Florida; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina & Milwaukee, Wisconsin - www.brokenspokesaloon.com

If you have additional information on the Daytona Bike Week & Motorcycle Rally, or other listings you think should be here...please post a comment to this blog and we will include the information

Sturgis Bike Week / Black Hills Motorcycle Rally

The Rally Vitals:

Rally Location: Sturgis, South Dakota  [Map]  [Weather]

Rally Dates: August 6, 2012 - August 12, 2012

Official Rally Website: www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Email: rallydepartment@sturgismotorcyclerally.com   Phone: 605-720-0800

2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Event Listing

View All Major Motorcycle Events & Biker Rallies

Past Sturgis Rally Pictures:

Be sure to check out the CycleFish Photo Galleries for Sturgis Rally Pictures and pictures from other rallies.

USBIKERPARTIES.com - The largest collection of rally & biker party pictures and online videos on the web. Over 37,000 pictures and 3,600 high quality online videos, with new ones added every week! Rated R

Biker Chick Pictures - Check out Biker-Chick-Pics.com, another website from CycleFish. There are 100s of pictures there from our past years at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as well as photos sent in by our visitors. Rated R

Sturgis.com Rally Pics - One of the biggest collections of Sturgis Rally pictures from 1996 - 2003. Rated PG - www.sturgis.com/picspage.html

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Pictures - Hundreds of pics of the crowds, the bikes, the events and the scenery. Rated PG - www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/photos/index.html

Buffalo Chip Campground Pictures - Hundreds of pictures from the campground during the past years of the Sturgis Rally. Bike games, bikes, biker babes the crowd and the concerts. Rated PG - www.buffalochip.com/photos.html

Coccozella.com - 1000's pages of pics including hot biker babes, topless and naked, bikes, events, contests and more. From rallies like Sturgis, Little Sturgis, Easy Rider Rodeo, Thunder in the Valley, Myrtle Beach, Gulfport and lots more. Rated R (very SPICY R) - http://www.coccozella.com

Sturgis Rally Websites:

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - The official Sturgis Rally website. Complete schedules and venue information, lodging info, message board, maps for rides through the scenic Black Hills, Sturgis Rally history and much more. - www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Sturgis.com - Sturgis Rally newsletter, rally classified, online rally survey, guest book, local biker friendly business listings and more. - www.sturgis.com

Sturgis Bike Week - Schedules of all the rally events, purchase 2004 Sturgis Rally products online, live web cams and pictures from past rallies, a good list of camping and lodging including private homes for rent and more. - www.sturgisrally.net

Sturgis Rally - Buckle Tree - Great resource site with plenty of links to all you need to know about the Sturgis Rally. - www.sturgisrally.org

Sturgis Rally News - Event schedules, forum, newsletter, Sturgis Rally merchandise, lodging & camping info and much more. - www.sturgisrallynews.com

Sturgis Biker Hangouts:

The Full Throttle Saloon - Full Throttle Saloon, the "World's Largest Biker Bar!" is the ultimate biker's playground. This Biker Entertainment Complex is a short 2 mile ride east of downtown Sturgis on Highway 34. Come Experience the FULL THROTTLE RUSH everyone in Sturgis is talking about! Live bands entertain as you tap your foot to the beat or relax at one of the 15 unique Full-Service bars with delicious aromas from Full Throttle Saloon's own full line kitchen. Lady Bikers parade endlessly through, wearing those delightful thongs and chaps. Some even stopping long enough to shake those cheeks to the great music. Yes! You have arrived in paradise! - www.fullthrottlesaloon.com

Broken Spoke Saloon, Sturgis - At the world famous South Dakota motorcycle Mecca, it can be described as a "Museum that serves beer." Rally time is fun time in midsummer, with contests ranging from European stein-holding and Big Belly contests to tattoo artistry and even popsicle licking. Various bike shows are held almost every day of the rally. Broken Spoke Saloon has 4 locations in Sturgis, South Dakota; Daytona Beach, Florida; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina & Milwaukee, Wisconsin - www.brokenspokesaloon.com

One-Eyed Jacks Saloon - Just look for the tallest place on Sturgis Main Street. Check out our third floor balcony for a view that will blow your mind! We serve the world's best steaks every day along with many other entrees. You'll find super cold beer and every kind of liquor, both inside the bar and outside on our deck, served from the friendliest bartenders from both sides of the Mississippi while listening to Classic Rock & Roll and a little bit of country. - www.oneeyedjackssaloon.com

Sturgis Rally Camping:

Buffalo Chip Campground - The legendary Buffalo Chip Sturgis campground is without a doubt the most popular place to be during the Sturgis Rally. With vendors, food, beer, multiple stages with BIG name concerts every night, this is one big party. Oh yeah, they have 100's of acres of camping, sufficient showers and restroom facilities too! - www.buffalochip.com

Glencoe Campground - Only 3 miles from Main St Sturgis. Fenced motorcycle camping area + 1000 RV sites, 24 hour food facility & 24 hour convenience store, 100 hot showers, 130 acres of shade, 1250 picnic tables. This year the Glencoe stage will host some really big name bands. And of course there is the world famous Tutty-Alley - www.glencoecamp.com

Katmandu RV Park & Campground - Only 2 miles from Sturgis. Slightly smaller then some of the other area campgrounds, but very accommodating during the rally. 128 RV sites, dedicated motorcycle camping sites, and even some rental cabins. Amenities include a beer garden, restaurant, bike repair area, laundry facilities and ample showers and restrooms. - www.katmanducampground.com

Sturgis Bulldog Campground - Another of the areas smaller campgrounds located 5 miles from downtown Sturgis. Flush Toilets, Free HOT Showers - 2 large shower buildings - 12 showers in each building, Picnic Tables, Cook Shack Gazebo Seating 100 people, Laundry facilities, Convenience Store, Horseshoe Pits, Free Coffee (anytime) and Mini-Donuts in the Morning, Free Bike Wash Pad and More... - www.bulldogcampground.com

No Name Campground - Sturgis Rally Camping on the quiet side, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi's, and more... No Name City RV Park & Campground promotes a slightly different atmosphere than the other area campgrounds, in that we are not so rowdy. After all, when you want to get Wild, we're only 3 miles away from the BIGGEST PARTY ANYWHERE and we'll even shuttle you to & from Main Street or any of the major event, FREE of CHARGE. - www.nonamecity.com

Lamphere Ranch Campground - Located 2 miles east of Downtown Sturgis on Highway 34/79 (Lazelle St.). Across from

Full Throttle Saloon. Only minutes from Main Street! Our Camp offers you the newest facilities: Flush toilets and showers, over 25 acres of shaded camping, lots of room for self-contained RVs, picnic tables and more.