Monday, April 19, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Bikes, beer and a great time with friends.
2010 West Michigan Bike Show
Outside the ground covered in snow, inside everyone was full of high octane fuels dieing to ride their favorite bikes there.
Last weekend bike enthusiasts from all over joined at the Devos Place downtown Grand Rapids to share their passion for motorcycles at the 2010 West Michigan Motorcycle Show.
Whether they wear leather chaps and ride Harleys, ride fancy Italian made race bikes, throw it up on one wheel whenever they get the chance, or don’t even ride bikes at all, they gathered to share the passion of two wheeled riding in good spirits.
Many dealerships, customizing shops, and bike owners from all around the area brought their best bikes to share with the public. Such a wide spread of bikes gathered in one room had to have had the public confused.
Where to start? First sense to hit you walking into the Devos Place Saturday morning was the fresh smell of leather products and the site of the bikers who were still riding their dreams from the 70’s.
Greeting you as you walked in the doors were the boys from Harley Davidson Grand Rapids and there wide variety of classic bikes.
Next came the display from your friends at Fox Yamaha with a Limited Edition Valentino Rossi Yamaha R1 welcoming everyone into the 2010 show.
Fox Yamaha
Venturing a little further making your way past the customizing shops displays of wide tired, slammed, shinny choppers and then you were on your way to the fashion show runway lined by the bike coral made up of costume choppers.
After working your way through the crowds of people you found Village Motorsports and Shawmut Hills sites. A two traffic stoppers had to be Village Motorsports turbo Razor and the studded Honda Ruckus.
Your local stunt boys, GR’s Finest and the West Michigan Riders table attracted groups of spectators as they came by to watch the stunt videos on their giant TV. Even the cruiser riders, older couples, families all stopped by to watch the tricks and grab a few stickers.
GR's Finest
Moving along where many of us missed the Hooters girls from last year posing on custom choppers, Wiemer Customs filled the space with a few of their exotic custom rides such as a stretched out 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750.
Although the show was smaller in more ways than one, beer and mixed drinks were flowing and laughter was heard all around. Some may think the show is struggling but it is up to us to make the show a good time. Falling perfectly a few weeks before riding season the bike show has helped everyone feel like its that much closer.
For More photos from this event please go to West Michigan Bike Show
Outside the ground covered in snow, inside everyone was full of high octane fuels dieing to ride their favorite bikes there.
Last weekend bike enthusiasts from all over joined at the Devos Place downtown Grand Rapids to share their passion for motorcycles at the 2010 West Michigan Motorcycle Show.
Whether they wear leather chaps and ride Harleys, ride fancy Italian made race bikes, throw it up on one wheel whenever they get the chance, or don’t even ride bikes at all, they gathered to share the passion of two wheeled riding in good spirits.
Many dealerships, customizing shops, and bike owners from all around the area brought their best bikes to share with the public. Such a wide spread of bikes gathered in one room had to have had the public confused.
Where to start? First sense to hit you walking into the Devos Place Saturday morning was the fresh smell of leather products and the site of the bikers who were still riding their dreams from the 70’s.
Greeting you as you walked in the doors were the boys from Harley Davidson Grand Rapids and there wide variety of classic bikes.
Next came the display from your friends at Fox Yamaha with a Limited Edition Valentino Rossi Yamaha R1 welcoming everyone into the 2010 show.
Fox Yamaha
Venturing a little further making your way past the customizing shops displays of wide tired, slammed, shinny choppers and then you were on your way to the fashion show runway lined by the bike coral made up of costume choppers.
After working your way through the crowds of people you found Village Motorsports and Shawmut Hills sites. A two traffic stoppers had to be Village Motorsports turbo Razor and the studded Honda Ruckus.
Your local stunt boys, GR’s Finest and the West Michigan Riders table attracted groups of spectators as they came by to watch the stunt videos on their giant TV. Even the cruiser riders, older couples, families all stopped by to watch the tricks and grab a few stickers.
GR's Finest
Moving along where many of us missed the Hooters girls from last year posing on custom choppers, Wiemer Customs filled the space with a few of their exotic custom rides such as a stretched out 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750.
Although the show was smaller in more ways than one, beer and mixed drinks were flowing and laughter was heard all around. Some may think the show is struggling but it is up to us to make the show a good time. Falling perfectly a few weeks before riding season the bike show has helped everyone feel like its that much closer.
For More photos from this event please go to West Michigan Bike Show
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Photojournalism Portfolio
Jeff Kirn, Rockford, Mi, helps his son Mason Kirn, 3, spray the fire hose while a local fire fighter watches during the Waterball Demonstration put on by the Rockford Fire Dept.
Jesse Fritzenger, senior at Harrison High School, completes the jump of 5’ at the MHSAA Division 3 State Finals at Comstock Park High School on May 30.
A Hispanic worker picks strawberries at the Anderson and Girls farm.
Jenna Moon, Junior at St. Vincent College gets checked in the face during their match against Houghton College.
Frank and Abbie Zamarippa, owners of Latitudes Bar and Grill, Howard City, pose for a portrait during their busy day of running the restaurant.
Mike Medved, senior at St. Vincent College, pitching against Walsh University Tuesday at St. Vincent College.
Ice footprints left after the winds blew away the snow on the Ludington State Park beach.
Two Alpena City Firefighters watch the flames come from the roof of the J.E. Johnson Inc. building on Christmas night.
Looking down the catwalk of the Grand Haven Lighthouse as the sun shines on the iced over pier.
Lindsey Efferick, 18, Presque Isle, Mi poses for a portrait on the pier in Presque Isle Harbor.
The Baroda 4th of July fireworks set off by the Baroda Township Fire Dept.
George Collins, Plainwell, Mi, racing his 67 Chevell SS at Martin Speedway during Midnight Madness.
Larrisa Schaefer, 16, of Jackson, Mi, goes up for a layup during the Gus Maker tournament held in Greenville, Mi on Saturday.
Alpena City Firefighters try to put out the fire at J.E. Johnson Inc. building that took place on Christmas night.
People stand and watch the sunset on the ice that covered the North pier of the channel in Holland, Mi.
Kim Clark, St. Joseph, Mi, orders a drink at the bar during the St. Joseph Ice Festival held at The Bistro in downtown St. Joseph.
Steve Scudder, St. Joseph, Mi, leads in the closing laps of the KART Season Championship race held at MRP Speedway in South Bend, IN.
Corbin Donaldson, junior at Cornerstone University drives toward the lane against Aquinas College.
Coach Kim Elders, Cornerstone men’s basketball coach, takes a glance into the crowd as the team warms up for their conference match against Davenport University.
The Cornerstone girl’s basketball team wearing pink shoe laces at their Pink Out game in order to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Joshua Fast, 2, of Howard City, plays in the foam at the Howard City Library’s fire awareness day.
A Howard City firefighter sprays foam for the kids to play in at the Howard City Library’s fire prevention day.
Jordan McConnell, senior at Claire High School, competes in the long jump at the MHSAA Division 3 State Finals at Comstock Park High School on May 30.
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