Snow still covers the streets, but that isn’t stopping motorcycle enthusiasts from coming together to socialize and find parts for their bikes — some nearly 100 years old.
The Moose Jaw Cycle Association — known for its summer Christmas toy runs — is holding a motorcycle swap meet on Saturday, March 11, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Convention Centre (South) building on the Exhibition Grounds, with admission of $5.
Vendors will be on hand to display their wares, while riders can look for parts old and new, purchase clothing such as electrically heated vests, and peruse through other motorcycle-themed paraphernalia.
There are still many tables available for vendors to book — $25 each and bikes are $10 each — while all tables must be booked in advance.
To book or for more information, call 306-693-6834 or 306-693-0159 after 5 p.m.
This is the 42nd year that the association has held the swap meet, although it would probably be the 45th event if the pandemic hadn’t wiped out the past three years, said president Murray Roney, who has been riding motorcycles since 1974.
While the bikes have changed, many people are still interested in older makes and models from decades ago, he continued. Many people possess older Harleys or British bikes from the 1930s and ’40s, which is why they are usually after older parts.
This swap meet will be one of the motorcycle community’s last functions before the riding season starts.
“It’s nice to see people you haven’t seen all year and it’s kind of nice to socialize with people and talk to them and get set up for the summer’s events,” said Roney.
The Moose Jaw Cycle Association has been active for more than 45 years and is registered as a non-profit charity, he added. It will donate all the money it raises from this event to the Salvation Army at Christmas.
