Staff Reports | Happenings & Events
Set for Wednesday, April 2 through Sunday, April 6 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Arizona Bike Week welcomes more than 80,000 motorcycle enthusiasts who come to take in thrilling stunt shows, check out custom bikes and see some of rock’s biggest names.
From vintage bikes to custom builds, each show showcases the creativity, craftsmanship and skills that fuel the motorcycle circuit and offers plenty of opportunities to snap photos and have fun among fellow riders and industry enthusiasts.
First up is the Moto Clay Lowco Vicla Motorcycle Show, which is hosted by Moto Clay and Lowco, the show features lowrider bikes, celebrates Chicano culture and gives participants a chance to score trophies, cash and prizes.
Come back the following day — Thursday, April 3 — for the Iron Goddess, All-Female Show, which is a one-of-a-kind show that celebrates female riders and their prized bikes, with the “People’s Choice” award winner taking home a $500 prize and the coveted title of “Ms. Arizona Bike Week.”
Also happening Thursday, April 3 is the BadAZ Performance Bike Show, which is hosted by Maverick’s Custom Motorsports as this special event doles out prizes for “Best Performance Bagger,” Best Performance FXR” and “Best Paint,” among other award categories, with the “Best of Show” winner walking away with a $500 cash prize.
Friday’s featured show is The Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show, which launched in 1952 and has since become the longest, most prestigious custom bike and chopper show in the world.
There will be two bike shows on Saturday, April 5, with the Bikes N Bass Custom Bike Show and Sound Bullies Audio Competition.
The final show happens on Sunday, April 6, which is a free admission day. The Ride-In Chopper Show, presented by Stay Rowdy USA and Full Circle Industries will coincide with the Motorcycle Swap Meet on Sunday morning.
In addition to its lengthy lineup of bike shows, this year’s Arizona Bike Week celebration will also feature the return of flat track racing, hosted by Full Throttle Flat Track in the HellRacer Dome. This high-speed, high-stakes competition gives spectators a chance to see every twist and turn and features more bike-on-bike contact than traditional bike races due to its tight, short oval-shaped track.
This year’s edition of Arizona Bike Week will also welcome Stone Temple Pilots, MuDvAyNe, Jackyl and Five Finger Death Punch and feature the return of fan-favorite stunt shows and demonstrations, from the FMX Extreme Stunt Show where riders soar to heights above 30’ to the TwinStunts Thrill Show, showcasing jaw-dropping, death-defying acts executed by identical twin brothers.
