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Contests, music, races, parades... are all part of the Fourth Annual Mazatlán
Bike Convention, hosted by Rider's (formerly Harley's) restaurant. Don't
be surprised to find the Golden Zone's entire Calle Las Garzas, from Panama
restaurant to The Shrimp Factory-- along which Rider's is located-- to be
closed to traffic, unless, of course, the traffic is one of the hundreds
of motorbikes and motorcycles lining the entire street. The four-day event
begins on Friday, April 30, with registration beginnning at 10 a.m., and
a formal opening, inaugurated by the mayor, at 7 p.m. The ensuing days promise
a ton of fun and games, for participants and spectators alike. In addition,
an exibition of bike equipment and paraphernalia is hosted by well-known
sponsors in the usually-vacant lot near Rider's. To begin "the games," bike
races take place at 4 p.m. near Sam's club. The remainder of the day is
devoted to contests of all kinds. Some contests pay tribute to the "best
motorcycle," including the "Tuti Fruiti," which is a bike that has been
rebuilt with "different" parts. For example, one such bike at the convention
in former years was made all from coins! Other contests are playful events,
such as the one where a girl tries to bite a hanging sausage from the back
of a moving bike (one of those things you just have to see, I think). The
evening is host to the Señorita Moto Club (Miss Motor Club) contest, complete
with an entertaining talent show. Finally, prizes are awarded back at Rider's
for the day's victors. By 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 800 to 1000 motorcycles
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and their riders depart Rider's for a parade through Old Mazatlán. In the
past, this parade once served as something of a wedding march as one of
the convention's participants got married in Calle Las Garzas and then led
the parade with his bride and his bike. On Sunday evening, its back to Rider's
for more prizes; this time prizes go to accomplishments such as those who
travelled the longest distance to attend the convention. Monday, the last
full day of the convention, is a conference where all participants have
a chance to meet and exchange stories. Finally, as all good things must
come to an end, Tuesday morning is the wind-up at Rider's, with coffee and
cookies. Anyone with a bike is welcome to participate in the convention,
and spectators are more than welcome to attend. Those interested in participating
can join the hundreds who travel to Mazatlán from all over North America
by registering at Rider's on April 30, beginning at 10 a.m. Although the
Bike Convention in April / May is sure to be a blast, if you don't get a
chance to be a part of it, be sure to stop by Rider's restaurant anyways.
Their hamburgers and sub sandwiches are fantastic (and huge!), their live
band, "La Fusion," plays rock 'n roll you can't help but sing along to,
and they have a row of TVs to keep you up with Hollywood and televised sports
events. In addition, Rider's has expanded upstairs with a room full of pool
tables. Drop by and check it all out! Rider's is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
For further information, contact Rider's restaurant at 16-54-14. |
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