17th Annual Realities Ride & Rally

An All-American Celebration

Memorial Day Weekend | May 26-27, 2018

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In Honor of Those Who Served;
In Service to those in Need

For the past 17 years, the Realities Ride & Rally has brought the Northern Colorado community together on Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate freedom and honor those who gave all to defend that freedom. This event unites us in the common cause of bringing hope to local children who have been abused, neglected or who are at risk.

THANK YOU to all who joined us on this beautiful weekend to celebrate and provide for at risk children and youth this Memorial Day weekend and thank you to our sponsors who made it possible for every one of the nearly $120,000 raised to go directly to those in need. We had just under 2,000 join us for the Ride and thousands more come together in Downtown Fort Collins to Rally.

If you missed it, please plan to join us in 2019 - as always on Memorial Day weekend!

2018 Schedule of Events

2018 Overview - courtesy of Ride Route Sponsor Law Tigers

Fallen Hero Flag Ceremony

The Rally

All-American Fun for the Whole Family

May 26
11am – 9pm
Civic Center Park, Fort Collins

The Ride

The World’s Largest Motorcycle Poker Run

May 27
Registration 8am/Parade Start 10am
Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson

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The After-Ride Party

The World’s Largest Motorcycle Poker Run

May 27th 12-5pm
Civic Center Park, Fort Collins

Event Highlights

There's truly something for everyone at the Realities Ride & Rally this Memorial Day Weekend!

Hot Cars Cool Nights

Hot Cars Cool Nights is Northern Colorado's #1 Hot Rod and Classic Car Show. Over 100 of the coolest cars in the area with awards in 8 categories. Register your car by 5/13 and receive a specially designed collectible Hot Cars Cool Nights tin sign. Register your car now. Sponsored by Swire Coca-Cola.

Trike Races

Schrader Oil Co's Grand Prix is a competitive relay tricycle race for adults. An afternoon of fun competition, including beer, music, food and a lot of cheering for your favorite team. Register your team today!

Kid’s Patriotic Bike Parade

Bring your little one's down to help us kick off the weekend with the free Young Realities Riders Patriotic Bike Parade. Patriotic costumes and bike decorations are encouraged and prizes will be awarded. Sign up your kids for this free event today.

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Stunt Shows

Throughout the weekend enjoy streetbike freestyle stunt shows featuring burnouts, wheelies, acrobatics, giveaways, and more. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Specialty Services.

Live Music

Live music all weekend long. The best of Colorado 's own. Saturday's acts will specifically feature Colorado Women in Music. Sponsored by Bohemian Foundation.

The Ride

Join us for the World's Largest Motorcycle Poker Run. Best Ride value on the planet and every mile helps a child. Click here for more information or to pre-register.

Quality Vendors

Check our merchandise and food from a variety of vendors. Sign up here to reserve your booth.

Patriotic Pin-Up Contest

Enter yourself or watch as our beautiful retro gals vie for the 2018 pin-up title. Register to compete here.

Kid's Activities

With free apple pie, a youth ninja obstacle course, bungee trampoline, face painting and more, there is plenty to amuse the entire family. Sponsored by Thompson River Pediatrics.

Fireworks

Cap off the evening with a final stunt show performance with a firework finale. Sponsored by Rocksteady Tattoo.

VIP Experience

Enjoy Budweiser products and food from Z Catering all weekend long as you hang out in our deluxe VIP area with an excellent view of the main stage. Purchase VIP passes for just $100 per person.