1 year ago, we were all living in a different space with COVID shutting all our lives down. COVID was peaking and our national and local government’s initiated mandatory shutdowns in the hopes that the shutdown would stop the spread.
I am happy to report that while many businesses have closed or will never re-open, most of the biker-related businesses have found a way to survive here in Colorado and that is because of the YOU.
It was during these times of hardship that Colorado biker businesses and riders summoned the strength and resilience that lives deep in our DNA to survive. Our biker’s business proved that no matter how often we are knocked down, we will keep getting up and get through this pandemic together. Your commitment to supporting biker bars thru take-out orders, direct donation, and continuing to wear your masks have given these businesses just enough revenue to keep their doors open.
The challenges that biker establishments like Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and others have endured, and the additional costs involved to remain compliant will take years to recover from, but 1 thing is clear…the biker community is resilient and a community of riders that stand together will forever be #bikerstrong
Colorado Rider News, the only remaining monthly motorcycle publication in our community also faced challenges, and thanks to our motorcycle advertisers and subscribers who continued to read our publication online, we too were able to weather the COVID storm and are still here today!
The future of our motorcycle events in Colorado is increasing, and slowly events are filling up our event calendar. Dealerships, promotors, and charities who struggled thru 2020 are scheduling their annual rides and events and we ask everyone to do what you can to support them.
In this issue, we will share with our readers an update on the 2nd Colorado Motorcycle Swap Meet held at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in March. We have also dedicated a portion of this month’s issue to Women riders, their upcoming events, and businesses.
Lastly, April is also Child Abuse Awareness month and CRN was honored to touch base with Biker’s for Justice and Christian Riders MM who will both be hosting rides to bring awareness to child abuse and trafficking.
As always enjoy the ride, let us know what we can do better, and BE SAFE OUT THERE
Laurie Montoya
Publisher
Colorado Rider News
Publisher, Colorado Rider News
