Toys in The Sun Run, World's Largest Toy Run, Dec. 11th

The 24th Annual Toys in The Sun Run - The world's largest toy run - gets underway at 9:45am on Sunday, December 11 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Two interstates are closed for this motorcycle toy run that draws 30,000 riders, including many of the top bike builders and more than 50,000 spectators.

Hosted by the South Florida Presidents Council to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital and thousands of local needy children, the lineup begins at 6:45am at Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale, Florida.

The ride departs at 9:45 am for Marham Park in Sunrise, Florida.  Each rider will donate $20 or $10 plus one unwrapped toy. Cars and trucks are welcome but please go directly to the Park, where there will be over 100 vendors and an international food court.

Dennis Rodman and a host of other celebrities will join Travis Tritt & David Allan Coe, Congressman Allen West, Richie Sambora & Rob "Vanilla Ice" Van Winkle, along with many local acts on stage at Marham Park.

Details: ToysinThe Sun Run.com

2011 Biker Build Off Europe, December in Germany

The International Custombike Championships, December 2 to 4, 2011 in Bad Salzuflen, Germany will spotlight 500 radical custom bikes, the Biker Build Off Europe with live customizing, as well as Wall of Death thrill shows, tattoo and piercing contests, and miss custom bike contest.

Catalina Island Hosts 2010 Grand Prix, Dec. 2010

Next up in AMA sanctioned racing: The Catalina 2010 Grand Prix, Dec. 3, 4 and 5th at Catalina Island, California.

This is a one-time event. The Catalina Grand Prix is a closed-course event. The approximate 7 mile course will include natural, graded, and paved terrain (80% dirt, 20% paved).  Riders are considered finishers provided they make 50% of their class leader's laps and receive the checkered flag. Due to circumstances on the island, there will be no practice and all motorcycles will be impounded, except for the actual race.  All roads on the island are private and permission has been granted for their use for the actual race only. Details at: thecatalinagrandprix.com

AMA race schedule: ama.com
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7th Annual David Mann Chopper Fest, Dec. 12th

Here's a great video collection of David Mann artwork with Bob Seger's Hollywood Nights blasting in the background!

The 7th Annual David Mann Chopper Fest is Dec. 12th in Ventura, California!

Mann's artwork filled the pages of Easy Rider Magazine in the '70s and '80s and he is undoubtedly "The Norman Rockwell of Biker Art."

Details:  chopperfestival.com.

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