Maverick Publishing LLC, publishers of American Bagger and Urban Bagger magazines, is pleased to announce the addition of Las Vegas BikeFest to their lineup of Baddest Bagger competitions in 2012. Now with three shows for 2012, the Baddest Bagger competition is the premier bike show dedicated to the ever-expanding Bagger market in the American V-Twin segment. The competition produces numerous cover bikes that grace the pages of American Bagger and Urban Bagger magazines.

“I have supported Las Vegas BikeFest since the beginning and could not be more pleased to have them host our Baddest Bagger competition. By partnering with Las Vegas BikeFest, we will have a competitive platform for the top Baggers in Southern California, Utah, Arizona, and of course Las Vegas. Since our inaugural event in 2010, Las Vegas BikeFest has been a priority for the expansion of our Baddest Bagger brand,” said Dave Withrow, publisher of American Bagger and Urban Bagger.

The 2012 show circuit started off with a bang at Arizona Bike Week, producing over 60 world-class show Baggers. The Baddest Bagger competition now moves to the Sturgis Rally, where it all started in 2010, then on to Las Vegas BikeFest to wrap up the year. While 2012 is proving to be a great year for the Baddest Bagger brand with the addition of Las Vegas BikeFest, 2013 will be even bigger. We’ll start the year in Daytona, and we’re currently looking to add one more show to end the year with. The year 2013 will feature five Bagger-specific shows. Our 2012 sponsors include: Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, RC Components, Milwaukee Bagger, Legend Air Suspensions and Hawg Wired.

On March 31st, over 60 of the baddest West Coast Baggers participated in the 2nd Annual Baddest Bagger in Arizona competition, during Arizona Bike Week 2012.
 Winning the title of Baddest Bagger was racing legend, Paul Tracy, on his Trask-built Bagger. He received a $1,500 gift certificate from Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation as well as an embroidered Baddest Bagger of AZ jacket, $500 gift certificate from Hawg Wired, $500 gift certificate from Legend Air Suspensions, $500 gift certificate from RC Components and a $500 gift certificate from Milwaukee Bagger.
Winner of the radical class and American Bagger Magazine Editor's Choice for Baddest Bagger in Arizona was Brian Jenkins of Hatred Customs. Editor's Choice for Urban Bagger Magazine's Baddest Bagger in Arizona was Tod Holley's VooDoo BikeWorks Bagger. Both received $500 gift certificates from Hawg Wired, Legend Air Suspensions, RC Components and Milwaukee Bagger.

 Paul Tracy and Brian Jenkins will share the June cover of American Bagger, which will be on newsstands May 29. Tod Holley's VooDoo BikeWorks Bagger will be on the cover of the July issue of Urban Bagger.
 Next up for the Baddest Bagger contest is Sturgis, during the 72nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The greatest motorcycle rally in the southwest, Arizona Bike Week, is just six weeks away!!
All the rides, concerts and events are in place and this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest party yet!
Arizona Bike Week kicks off with Pre‐Rally Days and there’ll be rides and events from one end of the Valley to the other. Pre‐Rally Days run March 23rd through March 27th. All the best biker‐friendly establishments will be participating in the festivities, guaranteeing to deliver a five day, non‐stop celebration.
Once you’re good and revved up from pre‐rally events, it’s time to really get the party started!!
Cyclefest at WestWorld starts Wednesday, March 28th and you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the excitement!
Daily charity rides take place during Cyclefest. These rides are a great way to enjoy some of our amazing Arizona riding terrain and incredible spring weather, meet good people, have a great time and support some very worthy causes. How could it get any better? Well, every ride fee includes daily admission to Cyclefest, that’s how!
Cyclefest offers hundreds of the finest motorcycle, accessory, parts and apparel dealers, from all across the country. The extensive list of Cyclefest events includes daily factory demo rides from all the major manufacturers, bike shows, bike games, stunt shows and enough live music to keep the place rocking all day and night.
Opening day of Cyclefest brings the Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant. This annual event is always a crowd favorite, offering an array of sexy, biker hotties the chance to strut their stuff on stage, in hopes of being crowned Miss ABW 2012.
The heartbeat of Cyclefest is the massive concert tent, the HandleBar Saloon. There is a vast assortment of events and activities in the HandleBar Saloon each day, all leading up to the nightly concert. This year’s lineup presents a diverse progression from every genre of the rock world:
Wednesday, March 28th, we invite you to “Bang Your Head!” with Quiet Riot.
Thursday, March 29th, it’s time to get dirty with Puddle of Mudd, presented by Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation.
Friday, March 30th, you can “Roll with the Changes” to all the classic rock anthems of REO Speedwagon, presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley‐Davidson.
Saturday, March 31st, straight off an acoustic tour and ready to get amped up for the bikers, it’s Tesla, presented by Harley‐Davidson of Scottsdale.
Just in case you were thinking of resting up on Sunday to get ready to go back to work, you’d better think again… We’ve got a full day of not‐to‐be‐missed events. First, Arrowhead Harley‐Davidson presents, some of our favorite Sons of Anarchy cast members, who will be stopping by to sign autographs and take pictures. Opie and Lyla, that beloved bad boy/porn star couple, will be leading a ride into the event and hanging out with us all afternoon. Then we’ll be closing the party the same way we opened it… With a bang!! Stick around and watch TNT light up the stage with an AC/DC tribute that’ll blow you away!!
All Cyclefest events and concerts are included with your general admission pass. Go to www.azbikeweek.com for tickets, ride registration, camping/hotel reservations and all the details on the many Pre‐Rally and Cyclefest events. Arizona Bike Week’s official event publication, the Guide to Ride, will be available February 18th. You can pick up your FREE copy at any participating location.