Bryan's Blog

It’s time to ‘Ride the Mountain.’ Motorcycle USA is headed up to Big Bear in a couple of weeks and anticipation is growing. It’s time for Big Bear Choppers' annual throw-down, and this year’s Hollyweird theme should make the party better than ever. Between watching the antics of The Freak Show Deluxe and listening to KISS covers played by Shorty’s KISS Band, what more could you ask for? How about some slamming rockabilly by The Chop Tops or a motorcycle stunt show by Monte Perlin? There will be plenty of standard fare as well – a poker run, custom bike show, and a slew of vendors. The area is filled with spectacular roads, too, if you need a little break from the action.

I’m going to head up a day early for an interview with Big Bear’s Kevin and Mona Alsop. We’ll get a tour of the shop and see how they build ‘em, BBC style. Then I’m going for a little spin around the lake on a Big Bear Chopper. That night there’s a little party before the party, to get things kicked off right. Saturday I’m going to be hanging out at Snow Summit Mountain Resort with thousands of other bikers for all the fun of the ‘Ride the Mountain’ rally. I’ll be sure to bring a video camera along to capture as much of the action as I can for you.

Sunday, Hollywood celeb Criss Angel will be at the Big Bear Choppers' facility receiving a custom Mindfreak bike from Kevin and Mona. TV crews will be filming him receiving the motorcycle for a spot on his Criss Angel - Mindfreak show. After that, it’s the long ride home, but at least we’ll get to ride back down the mountain.

Thanks, Andy Meadors, for the invite. I’ve been meaning to get up to Big Bear for the longest time. That time is nigh.