1997 Calendar of Events

January 4

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Sheffield, Great Britian

January 3-5

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Seattle, Washington. WetLeather has reservations for between 40 and 60 for dinner at Cafe Veloce at 5:30pm PST Saturday evening. Please RSVP to Ln (aka Ellen, aka The Lady of the Evening™) via ecarrico@cris.com.

Directions to Cafe Veloce: From the intersection of I-90 and I-405 near Bellevue, WA head north on I-405 to the 124th St. exit which has two branches. STAY TO THE RIGHT, the branch is just past the crest of the hill and is hard to see. Take the middle lane to the stoplight. Proceed straight ahead and you'll see Cafe Veloce one block past the light on your right, next to the funiture store.

The also-traditional hot-tub party (hosted by Cyber — aka Matt Schreiner) follows at approx. 7:30pm Saturday evening — ends when everybody goes home. Crash space is 'limited' to 1 spare bedroom for a couple, 1 hide-a-bed, 3 couches, 2 love seats, and LOTS of floor space. Directions can be found at http://www.halcyon.com/cyber/maps/home.gif and maps will be distributed at the dinner party.

January 11

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Koblenz, Germany

January 17

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Toulouse, France

January 18

GWTA Chapter V (Washington State) will present Green Freeze X, a three-ride poker run, with the last ride (March 15th) ending at a Lasagna Banquet. All bikes welcome. (If the weather's too bad on ride day, bring the cage.) All rides begin 10am at Hinshaw's Honda, 2705 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA. $12 per person covers all three rides *and* the dinner. For more information contact Nick Olson (nickolson@nickolson.seanet.com) or get Nick's phone number off the WetRoster(tm).

January 25

Women in the Wind Winter Social — the bar opens at 6:00p.m. Dinner is at 7:00p.m.

American Legion Hall Post 10
1215 S.E. Pacific Blvd
Albany, Oregon

Contact Person: Orlee Miller at (541) 926-9982 or email via omiller@st.wosc.osshe.edu

February 1

AMA Supercross Series
Seattle Kingdome, Seattle, WA

February 8

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Barcelona, Spain

February 15

GWTA Chapter V (Washington State) will present Green Freeze X, a three-ride poker run, with the last ride (March 15th) ending at a Lasagna Banquet. All bikes welcome. (If the weather's too bad on ride day, bring the cage.) All rides begin 10am at Hinshaw's Honda, 2705 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA. $12 per person covers all three rides *and* the dinner. For more information contact Nick Olson (nickolson@nickolson.seanet.com) or get Nick's phone number off the WetRoster(tm).

February 16

Round 1, AMA National Enduro Series, Coalinga, CA

February 16

1997 ELEPHANT RIDE — The world's highest, coldest motorcycle event, the Elephant Ride, has been announced for February 16, 1997, with a camp-out the night before at Grant, CO. Riders are slated to depart from Grant, Colorado, at 11:00 AM and attempt to ride over 12,000 foot high Guanella Pass. Snow, high winds and temperatures below zero, accompanied by poor visibility and crashing motorcycles, makes the event one of the most daunting motorcycle events in the world. For information on the 1997 Elephant Ride, contact BMW of Denver at +1 (303) 936-2317. This event is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NOVICE OR HOBBYIST MOTORCYCLISTS.

March 1

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Andorra, Andorra

March 1

Shakin' the Winter Blues Party, Sponsored by Sky Valley Chapter ABATE, Pastime Tavern, Sultan, 6pm food service available, 9pm music starts (Band: Full Throttle). Cool Stuff: raffle items, door prizes, a chance to meet BeNO3, Cost: $6 + 2 cans food (Proceeds and food donated to SonRise Food Bank in Sky Valley) Flyer is online at: http://www.premier1.net/~abatewa/skyparty.htm

March 2

The ABATE Swap Meet at the Monroe Fairgrounds. Sky Valley chapter is hosting a used bike corral. For a minimal fee, you can leave your bike in the display area with a price tag on it. Sky Valley will watch your bike and answer questions from curious people with or without money to throw at you. Sky Valley will not arrange for test rides for liability reasons, but you can. The parking area is great for test rides, with paved road, curves, gravel road, and dirt. If the bike does not sell by 4:00 pm, you pick it back up. ABATE & Sky Valley are especially interested in getting foreign bikes & their riders involved. Please help us whittle down the ABATE == Harley image. Info: RonFoxy@aol.com or http://www.premier1.net/~abatewa/swpspr97.htm

March 8

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Helsinki, Finland

March 8

WetLeather BREWOFF at Ron Radko's place in Kirkland. Location: 12039 NE 145th St., Kirkland, WA, Ph: +1 (206) 820-0863. Some crash space available. DirtBiking at 10 am, brew consumption / food starting at 4pm. Ron will provide one pony keg, and some food stuffs.

March 15

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Paris/Bercy, France

March 15

GWTA Chapter V (Washington State) will present Green Freeze X, a three-ride poker run, with the last ride (March 15th) ending at a Lasagna Banquet. All bikes welcome. (If the weather's too bad on ride day, bring the cage.) All rides begin 10am at Hinshaw's Honda, 2705 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA. $12 per person covers all three rides *and* the dinner. For more information contact Nick Olson (nickolson@nickolson.seanet.com) or get Nick's phone number off the WetRoster(tm).

March 16

Formula USA/North American Sport Bike Series
Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA

March 16

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Madrid, Spain

March 16

Round 2, AMA National Enduro Series, Greensboro, GA

March 21

World Cup Indoor Trials Series, Monaco

March 22, 23

The annual ERC & Fish Fry. Traditionally the class (4hrs) is from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday. The 'range' (4hrs) is on Sunday from 10am to 2pm. The range takes into consideration weather. If it is a nice day, the range may take only 3.5hrs; but that is the schedule. We can even start the range a little earlier if the consensus wants and the range will allow.

Times: 22nd (1p-5p), 23rd (10a-2p)
Place: PCC (Sylvania)
Cost: $55.00 (paid in advance, checks made out to PCC)

Private email to Angela Barkes.

March 23

WMRRA New Riders Clinic — Bremerton

March 23

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Phillip Island, Australia (Phillip Island)

March 23

Round 3, AMA National Enduro Series, Kalgary, TX

April 5

AMA Grand National Championship Series
Pomona, California (Half-mile)

April 5, 6

WMRRA Practice/Racing — SIR

April 5, 6

Round 1, World Championship Observed Trials Series, St. Fruitos de Bages, Spain

April 6

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
TBA

April 13

Round 1 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Malaysian Grand Prix, Shah Alam, Malaysia (Shah Alam)

April 12, 13

Round 2, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Warken, Luxembourg

April 17-20

Northwest Classic Motorcycle Club's display at Coeur d'Alene, ID's Silverlake Mall.

April 18-19

AMA Superbike National Championship Series
Toyota Challenge, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, California

April 19

The Run-A-Muck Fun Run in on Saturday, April 19, 1997 starting from Poulsbo, Wa and riding around Hood Canal. All procceeds generated from the run will be donated to Children's Hospital, Seattle. Info at http://kendaco.telebyte.com/~runamuck/, or email RBigford@aol.com, or call +1 (206) 780-1501.

April 20

Round 2 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka City, Japan (Suzuka)

April 20

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Republic San Marino (Misano)

April 20

Round 4, AMA National Enduro Series, Shelton, WA

April 26-27

OMRRA roadrace (sidecars), Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

April 26-27

1997 AMA National Reliability Enduro Series Tentative Schedule
Lakeport, CA

April 26-27

Pre-Joust Warmup, Song Dog Ranch, CA. A practice event for the Joust (which will be held in August this year). Info: shoun@5by5.com

May 3

Motorcycle show and swap meet at Cataldo, ID. Tim & Mel will probably try to corner all the good old Triumph stuff...

May 3, 4

WMRRA Practice/Racing — SIR

May 4

Round 3 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Spanish Grand Prix, Jerez, Spain (Jerez)

May 4

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Donington, England (Donington Park)

May 4

AMA 125/250 National Championship Motocross Series
Sacramento, California

May 10

The (First Annual?) Asparagus Feed, created by Angela Barkes, held at Martin & Carol's place in Vancouver, WA. Martin says "So think of this as either a pot-luck where everybody happens to bring asparagus, or an asparagus cookoff with no prizes. We'll supply beer (at least, we'll do our best, with apologies for last time) and the usual Talking Rain for soft drinks, and lots of garlic stuff. Outside of that, y'all're on your collective own (that's an oxymoron, but y'all are anyway)."

May 10

Poulsbo, WA's Motorcycle Awareness Day. This is in conjunction with North Kitsap Chapter of ABATE of WA's membership run. Riders will meet at the Mucky Duck Resturaunt and Lounge at 11:00 am to ride to City Hall for the 12:00 noon ceremony. At 12:30 everyone will mount up for a ride on down to the South Shore of Hood Canal for lunch. Anyone joining or renewing their membership will receive a $5.00 discount, that day only. For more information contact Gordon at (360) 297-4026 or Julie at (360) 779-1013. Larry Walker

May 10, 11

OMRRA roadrace, Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

May 11

AMA 125/250 National Championship Motocross Series
TBA (Southern California)

May 18

Round 4 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Italian Grand Prix, Mugello, Italy (Mugello)

May 18

The 1997 "Ride A Wish for Starlight" Motorcycle Poker Run — A charity event held at Lord Hill Farms in Snohomish, WA. The proceeds will used to grant wishes to terminally, chronically and critically ill children in the Northwest. For more info, please call Brenda Potts at (206) 936-1096 or (206) 222-5598.

May 17, 18

Round 3, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Bilstain, Belgium

May 24, 25

Round 4, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Borgo Maggiore, San Marino (Italy)

May 25

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
TBA

May 26 to June 6

Isle of Man TT. Info at http://www.isle-of-man.com/sport/tt/index.htm

May 31, June 1

1997 AMA National Reliability Enduro Series Tentative Schedule
Idaho City, ID

June 1

Round 5 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Austrian Grand Prix,Zeltweg, Austria (A-1 Ring)

June 1

Formula USA/North American Sport Bike Series
Mosport Park, Canada

June 8

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Germany, (TBA)

June 14, 15

WMRRA Practice/Racing — Bremerton

June 14, 15

Round 5, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Bienno, Italy

June 15

Round 6 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
French Grand Prix, Le Castellet, France (Paul Ricard)

June 21-22

1997 AMA National Reliability Enduro Series Tentative Schedule
Yamhill, OR

June 22

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Monza, Italy (Monza)

June 21, 22

Round 6, World Championship Observed Trials Series, La Bresse, France

June 28

Round 7 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Dutch Grand Prix, Assen, Holland (Circuit van Drenthe)

June 29

OMRRA roadrace, Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

July 6

Round 8 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Imola Grand Prix,Imola, Italy (Imola)

July 7-8

1997 AMA National Reliability Enduro Series Tentative Schedule
Tillamook, OR

July 11-13

The 6th annual Great Northwest Dryside Gather ( GPNDG ), the 'premier' WetLeather gathering (campout) of the year. The Gather'97 Boss (Shannon Kelley) has picked for the first time a location outside the state of Washington:

The GPNDG'97 will be held at Simax Group Camp at Crescent Lake, Oregon in the Deschutes National Forest. The campground is located on the NE shore of Crescent Lake just south of Highway 58, and roughly 50 miles north of Crater Lake, OR. The cost this year will be $25, payable in advance to Shannon.

To sign up send $25 to:

Shannon Kelley
20000 NE Jaquith Road
Newberg, OR   97132-6694
USA
+1 (503) 537-0802

July 11-13

AMA Superbike & World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, California

July 12

The Seattle Seafair Pirates 1st Annual Poker Benefit Run. Pre-registration until July 3rd. For more info, call (206) 285-5424.

July 13

WMRRA Racing — SIR

July 12, 13

Round 7, World Championship Observed Trials Series, La Rabassa, Andorra

July 18-20

OMRRA roadrace (NASB/F-USA Weekend), Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

July 18-20

The Cascade Classic series of M/C Endurance Rallies will be held on two weekends. July 18,19,20 and again on September 12,13,14.

BunBurner 1500/36 hours
SaddleSore 1000/24 hours
Half-Fast 500/15 hours

1-888/793-3222 or 206/823-3512 — Casclassic@aol.com — http://members.aol.com/Casclassic/index.html

July 20

Round 9 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
German Grand Prix, Nurburg, Germany (Nurburgring)

July 20

Formula USA/North American Sport Bike Series
Portland Int'l Raceway, Portland, OR

July 25, 26

Spokane Playfair 1/2 mile. Saturday AMA National Championship Hot Shoe Series. Gates open at 3pm, racing starts at 5:30pm. Call (509) 484-6462 or (509) 489-5023. Tickets also available through G & B Select-a-seat (800) 325-SEAT.

July 26, 27

Round 8, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Donner Pass, CA, United States. A bunch of WetLeather types will be converging here for the weekend to watch the world's best trials riders hop and jump and balance on the awesome rocks of Donner Ski Ranch.

August 3

Round 10 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Chinese, Argentinian or Brazilian Grand Prix, TBA

August 3

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Brands Hatch, England (Brands Hatch)

August 8-10

8th Annual DoD Ironhorse Ride and Joust , Pine Flat Lake, California. Info: Lissa Shoun, aka Generalissimo of the North -- shoun@5by5.com -- (408) 353-5686. Subscribe to the Joust Mailing List by sending email to majordomo@cinnamon.com with any ONE of the following commands in the body of the message:

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August 9

Contra dance called by Lisa Sieverts in Seeley Lake, Montana. 7:30 pm -- Midnite. All bikers welcome.

August 10

AMA 125/250 National Championship Motocross Series
Washougal, Washington

August 16, 17

WMRRA New Riders Clinic/Racing — Bremerton

August 17

Round 11 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
British Grand Prix, Donington, England (Donington Park)

August 17

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Austria (TBA)

August 19-24

International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), Brescia, Italy

August 22-24

AMA Superbike National Championship Series
Sonoma, California

August 23

Garlic Gathering, 1575 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330 -- (541) 754-5986
A party in which the majority of dishes should include garlic. Pot-luck style, with lots of garlic. Crash Space: Possible. Let me know what you want/need. Info: Luwenth the Lewd The URL for details is http://www.netscum.com/~luwenth/garlic.txt

August 23, 24

OMRRA roadrace, Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

August 29-31

AMA Superbike — McGraw Insurance California Superbike Challenge Sears Point Raceway, Sonoma, CA

August 30, 31

Round 9, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Nepomuk, Czech Republic

August 31

Round 12 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Czech Republic Grand Prix, Brno, Czech Republic (Brno)

August 31

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Assen, Holland (Circuit van Drenthe)

August 31

Tentative 1997 Iron Butt Rally Checkpoint Schedule: Riders due in at 4 p.m. Pacific time at:

Irv Seaver Motorcycles
607 W. Katella Ave
Orange, California 92667

Riders depart at 6 p.m.

September 2

Tentative 1997 Iron Butt Rally Checkpoint Schedule: Riders due in at 5 p.m. Pacific time at:

Yakima, Washington area

Riders depart at 7 p.m.

Sept 7

WMRRA Racing — SIR

September 7

Round 10, World Championship Observed Trials Series, Thalheim, Germany

September 12-14

OMRRA roadrace, Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

September 12-14

The second (previous was in July) Cascade Classic M/C Endurance Rally.

BunBurner 1500/36 hours
SaddleSore 1000/24 hours
Half-Fast 500/15 hours

1-888/793-3222 or 206/823-3512 — Casclassic@aol.com — http://members.aol.com/Casclassic/index.html

September 14

Round 13 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Catalunyan Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain (Catalunya)

September 18-22

15th Annual Testicle Festival -- A Celebration of the Rocky Mountain Oyster. Rock Creek Saloon -- Clinton, Montana -- "The people come and go, but the party never stops"

September 21

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Albacete, Spain (Albacete)

September 27

AMA Grand National Championship Series
Sacramento, California (Mile)

September 28

Round 14 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Indonesian Grand Prix, Sentul, Indonesia (Sentul)

September 28

Trials des Nations, Great Britain

October 4

AMA Grand National Championship Series
Pomona, California (Half-mile)

October 5

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Sugo, Japan (Sugo)

October 5

OMRRA roadrace, Portland International Raceway (PIR), Portland, Oregon (Team WetLeather generally makes an appearance here) Web site at: http://www.teleport.com/~jearls/omrra.html

October 5

The annual All Italian Car and Motorcycle Show in Alameda, California.

October 12

Round 15 — 1997 World Championship Road Race Series
Australian Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Australia (Phillip Island)

October 12

World Championship Superbike Road Race Series
Sentul, Indonesia (Sentul)

October 12

AMA Grand National Championship Series
Del Mar, California (Mile)