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The Championship Bike Show Series RETURNS! Over the last several years, Thunder Roads Ohio has worked to develop the TRO Championship Bike Show Series into a NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED grass roots driven means of showcasing both the rides that our readers have and the amazing works of rolling art that local shops and builders have been producing in an informal, fun format. Along the way, we discovered that many local riders had never participated in a Bike Show – never considering that their bikes were “show worthy”. It turns out though, that most riders have an appreciation – even a love of motorcycles that goes beyond the amount of chrome on a bike or if there are water spots and dust on them. We’ve hosted Bike Shows at indoor venues showcasing bikes with less than a dozen miles on them – and we’ve hosted Bike Shows at outdoor venues ranging from dealership parking lots to grass fields with countless entries still hot from riding in from across the state! Throughout, we’ve discovered that it’s not always the most polished that gets the attention, but it’s the love and work that goes into the bike that everyone appreciates.
next few months. Like us on facebook – www.facebook.com/ ThunderRoadsOhio for updates or simply follow our magazine! (www. ThunderRoadsOhio.com)
In 2020, we were forced to cancel or reschedule most of the shows due to state mandates and safety concerns. Thankfully, it appears that we will be able to both RIDE and SHOW OUR BIKES this year! And we kick things off in GENEVA w/ the 10th Annual Genevaon-the-Lake THUNDER ZONE Bike Show Saturday, May 15th – at the Landing Festival Marketplace / Sunset Bar / Firehouse Winery in Geneva-on-the-Lake. (pg. 2, registration open online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com). Like the “Event” on our Facebook page for more information and updates. We will be announcing more dates and locations over the
Even if you’ve never participated in a Bike Show before, we encourage everyone to participate and have fun with the shows! The TRO Bike Show Series features local, regional, and nationally recognized shows that all builders and bike owners are welcome to participate in. Vintage, metric, v-twin, customs, restored antiques, “resto-mods”, trikes, and radicals are all welcome to the show. Chances are that you’ll discover a greater appreciation for what makes your bike unique and meet some other folks with a similar passion.
And we’re certain you’ll have a blast! TOUR NOTES: • Vendors and Local Riding Organizations are invited to come out and set up at many of these shows. You must register in advance though, by emailing ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com • Tour Series Shirts are now available online at ThunderRoadsOhio. com or by clicking SHOP NOW on the Thunder Roads Ohio Facebook page.
INTERESTED IN HOSTING A TRO BIKE SHOW AT YOUR LOCATION? Email us TODAY for more information at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com
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