Colorado Motorcycle Show & SwapSince 1989 - and without fail - the crew from Pro Promotions has made the journey from Colorado Springs to the Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap in Denver. 2012 is no exception. This years CMSS takes place on January 28-29 at the National Western Stock Show Complex in Denver.
“Attending this show has become a tradition for us, and we would never consider missing it.” Said Jim Wear, President of Pro Promotions. “Jack and Jimmy and their crew put on an awesome event which is unrivaled in the Western US.”
Back in the day, Wear and his crew attended the show as “High Country Custom Cycles”, a well known custom bike shop in the Springs which Wear and his wife operated for 15 years. “Each year we would build a custom and premier it at this show. We would also bring shop t-shirts, some parts, and make a weekend out of it.”
Showing up to the CMSS with some nice antique motorcycles is also an annual tradition for the group from Colorado Springs. “In 1992, we established the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. At the time, it was connected to our shop but now resides in the upper level of Pikes Peak Harley-Davidson.” Wear continued, “Part of our mission is to expose the public to the history of motorcycling, so we always come to Denver with some cool antique and classic bikes.”
Pro Promotions is Colorado’s premier special event production company. The Wear’s and their staff are responsible for operating some great annual events including the Super Show & Swap Meet, Territory Days, the Tejon Street Bike Fest, the Salute to American Veterans Rally, two annual Tattoo Competitions, the POW/MIA Recognition Ride (2012 marks the 25th anniversary of this Ride) and the annual United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots “High Country Toy Run”, a tradition going back to the beginnings of High Country Custom Cycles in 1987.
For 2012, the Pro Promotions /Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum crew will be showing up with some great merchandise and parts for sale at their booth (200-202). They will also have their event information booth set up at the front of the show next to the CMA kids face painting/balloon booth. Here, you can pick up flyers and get information on all the years upcoming motorcycle rides, rallies and parties. Be sure to pick up your 2012 “Biker Calendar of Events” published by Pro Promotions free of charge.
Finally, check out the Motorcycle Museum’s great display of four antique bikes at the front of the show including a 1965 Electra Glide Panhead, 1946 FL Knucklehead, original and unrestored 1947 Indian Chief and a 1948 Harley-Davidson UL - the last of the big twin Harley flatheads.
Learn about the Museum at www.themotorcyclemuseum.org, and get the scoop on the biggest Veterans motorcycle rally in the west at www.theveteransrally.org.
