Motoblot Explained

Motoblot
Location:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Years Active:2014-2019, 2021-Current
Founded:2014
Dates:Third full week in June
Genre:Motorcycle rally
Website:www.motoblot.com

Motoblot is an annual motorcycle rally held in Chicago, Illinois, for three days and four nights in June.[1] It is the largest vintage motorcycle and scooter rally in the United States.[2] One of the co-producers of the festival was Riot Fest founder Sean McKeough. [3]

History and features

The first Motoblot rally took place in July 2014, and was renamed from the previous "Mods vs Rockers Chicago" rally.[4] In addition to a motorcycle and hot rod show, the rally features live music, the Miss Motoblot pin-up contest,[5] and sponsorship by Triumph Motorcycles, Progressive Insurance, and All Rise Brewing.[6]

Motoblot also has featured a custom motorcycle building competition called the Iron Moto Challenge.[2] Local Chicago dealer Motoworks won the competition in 2014 and 2015.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old St. Pat's Block Party, Randolph Street Market And More This Weekend. Lulay. Stephanie. June 24, 2016. DNA Info. 5 April 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109150028/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160624/near-west-side/old-st-pats-block-party-randolph-street-market-more-this-weekend. 9 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Motoblot gets started with dealer participation. McMahon. Dave. July 14, 2014. Powersports Business. 5 April 2017.
  3. Web site: Riot Fest Founder, Cobra Lounge Owner Sean McKeough Dies. Lulay. Stephanie. November 30, 2016. DNA info. 5 April 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406111451/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161130/near-west-side/sean-mckeough-dead-riot-fest-cobra-lounge-all-rise-brewing. 6 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Iron Moto Challenge at MotoBlot 2014. May 27, 2014. Cruiser. 5 April 2017.
  5. Web site: Weekend picks: Celebrate Swedish Days in Geneva. Morgan. Scott. June 25, 2016. The Daily Herald. 5 April 2017.
  6. Web site: Our Sponsors & Vending Info. motoblot.com. 5 April 2017.
  7. Web site: Motoworks Wins British Customs 2015 Iron Moto Challenge. September 4, 2015. Moto USA. 5 April 2017.

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