2006 Rumble to the Summit: First Photos!

[CaddmannQ]

Today was the annual Rumble to the Summit through Clovis, Ca, and up to Sierra Summit, to raise money for the Make-a-Wish foundation. I posted myself along Clovis Avenue in the heart of downtown Clovis to get these pics of the big parade which is the biggest motorcycle event in Clovis.

By my estimates, over three bikes went past each second for a solid twenty minutes, That works out to over 3600 motorcycles. This run is coordinated partly by the local H.O.G. chapters, and so you can imagine that 99% of them were Harleys, but every common make of bike was in evidence in some respect or another.

See the photos here:

http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/defa...0&m=271097&p=1

[motowriter]

Or see the photos here...

Old Town Clovis wakes up slowly this morning.


I find a prime parking spot for Baggins, and a prime spot to photograph the bikes for myself.


Some Old Town Clovis architecture


Bikes start arriving in town in packs, heading for the rally point at Sierra Vista Mall.


By 9:00 the morning is already getting hot, and just a small breeze stirrs the air.


About 9:20, Clovis P.D. starts clearing the street for the parade.


About 9:40 the police escort is seen coming up the block.


Followed by the Fire Chief in his beautiful old truck.


"Dang! We're really in the big parade!"


Big Hogs rumble up Clovis Ave., as far as the eye can see.


More Hogs.


And more Hogs.


And more!


I ran out of batteries before I ran out of Hogs.


"Hey! Who invited the guy on the dirt bike?"


There were some sportbikes too.


And Goldies.


A Valkyrie or two.


A few metric cruisers.


And even this guy on a scooter!


It's hard not to look cool with this crowd.


"Marge, I think that boy's takin' our picture!"


There were many trikes but I only caught a few.


"Is it legal if the bars are longer than the forks?"


A lot of flags were flying today.


A new "old" springer.


Goldies and apes.


The last few riders depart town


The Sweep riders and Clovis P.D. bring up the tail


The Nomad looks lonely now that it's the last bike in Clovis.

[CaddmannQ]

Thanks, Gary. You saved me a lot of up-loading.

[motowriter]

Entirely my pleasure, Greg! I know from experience that when you get to posting photos, they're gonna be good!

Reallllly fun to see this collection of bikes. Now I can imagine what it would be like on one of these giant runs. They're not my thing, but it's obvious people are out enjoying themselves!

Ummm, so do scooters actually rumble? Or do they have to have drilled pipes?

Thanks for a great post, Cadd!

[CaddmannQ]

Originally Posted by Gary

Ummm, so do scooters actually rumble? Or do they have to have drilled pipes?

I don't think even the scooter's rider could hear it.

This is one day when everybody takes out their baffles and makes as much noise as possible, and the P.D. ignore it.

They will probably make $250,000 for Make-A-wish this year.

[UFO]

Originally Posted by CaddmannQ

This is one day when everybody takes out their baffles and makes as much noise as possible, and the P.D. ignore it.

They will probably make $250,000 for Make-A-wish this year.

Greg, Great shots. To bad you didn't come up to the event. The City of Clovis has been absolutely great to deal with. And yes, Clovis P.D. does over look certain things when it come to this kind of event. Having been heavily involved in the event when it was in Fresno, I have to give kudos to Clovis who is very event friendly vs. Fresno's, "do we have to do another event" attitude. We raised right at $180,000 this year and have a ten year total of $1,187,642. Thanks again for taking and posting the photos on the Forum. I'm very proud of the event we put together and look forward to it's continued success.

Bryan Porter, Chairman
Rumble to the Summit 2005,2006

[Chocoholic]

AAAhhhhhh......I miss Fresno....I was just wondering if Clovis Oldtown still have that cinnamon bun bakery.

[pashnit]

Looks like great job Greg that you did! Great pics, thanks for posting, and thanks Bryan for your organizing the massive event that looks to be!

[Loki]

Originally Posted by nonixayu

AAAhhhhhh......I miss Fresno....I was just wondering if Clovis Oldtown still have that cinnamon bun bakery.

No they don't. They moved to Fresno. I don't recall where in Fresno.

[CaddmannQ]

There is a coffee shop on the east side of Clovis Ave between 4th & 5th that was baking cinimon buns the whole time I was standing there waiting to take the photos, and it was simply driving me nuts.