Each June, amongst the cornfields in Eastern Iowa, one of the largest two-day motorcycle events in the Midwest takes place. The small town of Anamosa, Iowa, with a population of approximately 5,500, is home to the J&P Cycles headquarters. The motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel retailer hosts the annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally.
In commemoration of J&P’s 35th anniversary, the rally is going to be a three-day extravaganza held June 27-29. Appearances by Sons of Anarchy stars Tommy Flanagan (who plays Filip “Chibs” Telford) and Ryan Hurst (who plays Harry “Opie” Winston) at the 2013 event were such a hit, Telford is coming back and will be joined by Mark Boone Jr. (Bobby Munson).
The 2013 two-day event held June 29-30 surpassed the 30,000 mark for visitors, and more than 20 different states were represented including, California, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania and New York.
J&P Cycles is aiming to hit and exceed the 35,000 mark for the 35th anniversary event, which should not be a difficult task because of the great entertainment and the hottest new products in the motorcycle industry displayed by more than 110 motorcycle vendors on site.
The J&P Cycles Open House Rally started out as a small Customer Appreciation Day to thank customers for their business throughout the year. Now, as the world’s largest aftermarket retailer of parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson®, Cruiser, Gold Wing and Sport Bike motorcycles, this event has turned into a three-day rally and, outside of Sturgis, is one of the only places in the Midwest to see this many motorcycle manufacturers in one area.
So, make plans now to attend and check it out. You will be glad you did!
