More traffic than usual, but responsible riders prevent problems
Motorcyclists compete on Saturday in The Brawl, a motorcycle stunt competition at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino. Thousands were expected to flock to town on Labor Day weekend for the 29th annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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The 29th Annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, which kicked off on Friday, entertained thousands in Durango, Ignacio and beyond on Saturday.
Sammy and Debbie of Wappappello, Missouri, declined to give their last names, but had no intention of participating in the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally when they rode out of town, but as soon as they learned about the event, said he couldn’t stop. To.
“There are always scooter rallies,” said Sammy. “We rode Sturgis again this year. We went to Sturgis, the first rally of the year.
Sammy said he has been part of the motorcycle community for 40 years. He owns his 2001 Screaming Eagle Road Glide, GL-1800 Goldwing, and his 2017 Electra Glide, which he and Debbie rode into town.
He said he likes the camaraderie and company of motorcycle enthusiasts at rallies such as Sturgis and the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally.
Sammy said his favorite part of the rally was the “motor dome”. Wall of Death on display at the Harley-Davidson dealership in 750 South Camino Del Rio.
“The coolest thing ever. I’ve never seen that,” he said.
He likened the spectacle to the sight of the Ives Brothers, a pair of experienced stunt riders, throttle their bikes along the steep sides of a cage resembling a halfpipe.
Sammy and Debbie’s next stop is the Turquoise Trail in New Mexico. Then head to Mount He Magazine and Pink Trail in Arkansas.
Motorcyclists compete on Saturday in The Brawl, a motorcycle stunt competition at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino. Motorcycle enthusiasts from Tennessee, California, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico and more joined in his rally for the 29th Annual Four Corners Motorcycles this Labor Day weekend. Did. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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Rita, who lives in Cedar City, Utah, also prefers to go by her first name, but thanks to her husband, she started riding bikes in 2015. loaded the bike into a trailer and drove to Durango over the holiday weekend.
So far, they’ve been to Silverton and will be visiting the Four Corners area on Sunday, she said. That was it.
Matthew Cates, owner of Rebel Reaper Clothing Co., one of many vendors set up at Harley-Davidson dealerships, said Friday’s rally had a slow start, but by Saturday morning business was bustling and booming. He said he was showing
“It’s been great here so far. Nice weather, nice people. Nice atmosphere,” he said.
Cates founded Rebel Reaper Clothing Co. in Phoenix in 2016, he said, to cater to the crowd of motorcycle enthusiasts he grew through his longtime passion for cars.
“I grew up mostly on hot rods, old school cars. A lot of my background has to do with cars and my own car work,” he said. I’ve moved to motorcycles in the last five years and have noticed the vibe from the people and the community as long as it’s been very welcoming.”
“The transition from the car community to motorcycles is also kind of hand-in-hand, so I naturally gravitated towards it,” he said.
This clothing company focuses on “head-to-toe” apparel, including custom vests, jackets, jeans, button-ups, and polo shirts.
Motorcyclists compete on Saturday in The Brawl, a motorcycle stunt competition at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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Motorcyclists leave tire marks on the asphalt as they compete in The Brawl, a motorcycle stunt competition held at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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“(It’s) an all-around lifestyle brand that tries to bring people together: motorcycle riders, stunt riders, etc. It’s very community oriented,” he said.
The 29th Annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will be Cates’ first time in town, but he said business was good as of Saturday afternoon and he definitely plans to return to the rally in the future. rice field.
“The people here are great. I look forward to being here every year,” he said.
One might think that road accidents would become more common as traffic increased as thousands of motorcyclists traversed the town. However, as of Saturday afternoon, there have been no notable crashes or traffic problems, according to Durango Police Department officials.
Sergeant Padraic Ingle said there has been no increase in traffic accidents or crashes in town. He said there are many people in the town and on the road.
Motorcyclists compete in The Brawl, a motorcycle stunt competition held at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino on Saturday during the 29th Annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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He said a drunk motorcyclist was hit by a truck on Friday night, but said the incident was “natural” as long as collisions were frequent in town.
Command Casey Malone also said traffic activity is certainly busy, but the accident rate hasn’t gone up.
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Motorcyclists check out the vendors at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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Motorcyclists check out the vendors at Ignacio’s Sky Ute Casino on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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