WELCOME TO THE
dirt Twisted Shaft Logo road
OF NORTHERN COLORADO
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The Twisted Shaft Motorcycle Clubis a group of enthusiasts from Northern Colorado who enjoy riding, wrenching, talking about, admiring and just about anything else involving motorcycles. Our group includes on-road and dual sport riding enthusiasts, track day enthusiasts, trials riders, adventurers, campers and anyone who enjoys riding throughout the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas on a regular basis. We are chartered with the BMW Motorcycle Owners Association as Club #241. All marques, brands and vintages are welcome and are well represented amongst our members.


Rides and club activities are scheduled throughout the month during the riding season from March through October. All riders are welcomed to join TSMC regardless of their motorcycle's make. Interested riders are asked to attend a club meeting, get to know the members and about the planned rides. Ideally, new members will be sponsored by an existing Twisted Shaft member. Membership dues are $25.00 per year which covers club operating costs. A waiver/application form is required.
Use the links below to contact club officers and get information about our meeting times and places, the ride calendar and membership.
And then, let's go riding!

CLUB MEETINGS:

Club meetings are held at 7:00 pm every third Monday of the month. 

May 17, 2010: CB & Potts 7:00 PM. The address is 1415 W. Elizabeth St., Fort Collins


See You There !!

Contact us: DamonHarlDoug or Mark. Click on the links below to download the membership form and other items available to members
TSMC Waiver & Membership Form <<<<<<------- Download the form, fill it out, sign and return when you come to a meeting !!
THE TWISTED SHAFT RIDE CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE AT CLUB MEETINGS

Upcoming Rides:

The ride calendar for 2010 is available now, at club meetings. If you have a recommendation, want  to lead a ride or just offer an opinion, give us a shout, by contacting DamonHarlDoug or Mark.

2010





Our first ride, turned breakfast event at the Cafe Bluebird, was a well attended succcess, even if the weather was too bad for riding. Thanks to Chris K for generously picking up the tab!

Next up: Sunday, 4/11, one of our infamous "Ad Hoc" rides. TBD, depending on weather. Ride leader: Harl Hoppler
Meeting Place: Starbucks, 838 W. Drake, Fort Collins
Time: 10:00 am for 10:30 am departure

Saturday, May 1: SIGN UP !
Experienced Rider Course, Front Range Community College. $85 is the discounted price for TSMC members. The class starts at 8:00 am an lasts all day. Contact Doug, Harl, or Marsha Hall for more info. 



Some of 2009's rides:

March: Equinox Ride: Celebrate the official coming of Spring with the Equinox ride.11:00 AM departure.
Lunch in Estes, return via Lyons.

March: Wild Animal Sanctuary; Visit Northern Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary. Departure TBD. It’s near Keenesburg, east of Longmont. ~150 mi RT.

April: Eat in Nederland, spot TBD. Return through Boulder.

April: Cheyenne/Laramie via mostly two lane roads, including Happy Jack road and the Vedauwoo monument. 10:00 AM departure, lunch at the Snake River pub in Cheyenne. ~200 RT

May: Repeat of a popular trip from years past. Dual sport or pavement route, your choice. Starbucks, 9:00 AM coffee, 9:30 departure. ~160 to Saratoga, depending on route. We’ll discuss routes/ride leaders at the 5/18 meeting.

June: Grand Lake. 8:30 AM for coffee, 9:00 AM departure. Ride through Estes, RMNP, return via Walden and the Poudre. ~250 mi RT.

July: Ride to Chugwatew WY for the 23rd Annual Chili Cookoff. Interstate 25 up, two lane roads back, including Sybille  Canyon. Meet at Beemers and More, 9:30 AM coffee, 10 AM departure. ~230 mi RT

July
: Top O' the Rockies Rally in Paonia, CO. Groups formed and rode to the BMW Club of Colorado's popular rally in great riding country.

and more !!
Don't Forget:
Every Thursday:
Bike Night
Beemers and More 800 Stockton Avenue (behind American Furniture Warehouse)
Fort Collins, 5:30 to 8:00. www.beemersandmore.com
Check out these motorcycle links: http://ridetoeat.com/ Ride To Eat. This site lists great restaurants around the country. Pick a state, build a ride around your eats ! Add you favorites, too.
ADVrider, Rockies Regional Forum http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28 ADVrider. What can you say. 609,000 ride reports, 58,000 threads on the Regional Forums. 4,102 members and lurkers on this site at the same time, just a couple of weeks ago. Lots of activity on this motorcycle forum. This link is to the Rockies section, where you can almost always find a ride or some happening. Equipment reviews, flea market for sale items and, yes, Jo Momma (use caution).
Northern Colorado Trail Riders http://nctr.net/ The Northern Colorado Trail Riders (NCTR) was formed and is dedicated to preserving motorized recreation opportunities in Northern Colorado.  Although our charter is to represent 4WD, ATVs, snowmobiles and motorcyclists, most of the members are motorcyclists in search of that elusive and precious single track trail.
.Got a favorite link? Let Doug know. .http://www.motorcycleroads.com/
Maps of the great motorcycle roads in the Alps. For when you have done all the roads in the Rockies. ;-)


motoroads_04.pdf
motoroads_03.pdf
motoroads_02.pdf
motoroads_01.pdf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUteV3MBy4M&feature=player_embedded