Man, it was a cold ride that morning. My fingers were burning they were so cold. I arrived at the swap meet as soon as they opened on 03/12/2018. The line was probably 50 people deep,all I was worried about was warming up. After getting through the line and finally thawing out from the chilly ride, I was able to take in my surroundings and mingle with the tattooed biker trash that surrounded me. Most of the usual suspects were in attendance. The SOS as always were running security. I wouldn’t expect anything else, It is their backyard after all. They greeted most with the proverbial head nod in a downward motion, myself included but only because I did it first. It should be noted that I don’t go to these things looking like a LEO or even closely resembling one. Im a biker,I look like everyone else in the crowd ” scooter Trash” which allows me to mingle with anyone… Usually. I Did see the SOS President and V-P wandering around. The VP works for Pikes Peak Harley Davidson in the service department. I gave them both the head nod.
The SOS had multiple tables at the event selling gear. I was informed they had a pig roast that was hosted at a local BACA club house and many SOS were in attendance. Some other clubs that were present that should be noted are Valliant’s flyin wheels-street soldiers- BACA- SOS-Silent Few ( also helped with security)- Banditos-. The Banditos did not show up in force however I did see two in the parking lot of the event. Im not sure if they ever made it inside. They were outside speaking to SOS members. The Banditos didn’t seem to hang around the event long. As fast as they showed up is as fast as they left. They were around 1 hour tops. I wasn’t able to see what chapter they were from I would assume pueblo or up north, but you know what they day when you assume.
All in all the Swap meet was a success. There were no problems amongst the clubs and the general public was able to peacefully assemble and enjoy the bikes, beer, cars and vendors. I cant speak for the day prior day of the event but on Snday there were not as many people as I would have imagined would show up. The Colorado Springs event is nothing compared to The Swap meet that happened in Denver. The Denver show is much larger and comes with far more junk to pick through.
S. Krueger
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