Cross-country vintage bikers make pit stop in Colorado Springs
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Jim and Pam Wear of Monument have run Pro Promotions Inc. for 30 years, catering largely to the Colorado motorcycle riding crowd.
They’re the folks, for the last decade, behind planning and executing the annual Territory Days in Old Colorado City the 45th of which was canceled in May. They also produce the large Salute to American Veterans motorcycle rally and festival held annually in Cripple Creek, which was also called off this year.
There’s also the glossy magazine Pro Promotions produces called Colorado Motorcycling Events Magazine.
“We have to accept that our business has come to an end,” said Pam, estimating the company lost 75% to 80% of its year-over-year revenue. “We’ve spent most of 2020 working really hard to keep working … (but) with the current capacity restrictions, we just don’t see a path forward.”
In 2020, events were canceled, gatherings curtailed and holiday traditions shattered.
Concerts, festivals, celebrations the COVID-19 pandemic wiped them all out. And the businesses that support them might not be far behind.
Jim and Pam Wear of Monument have run Pro Promotions Inc. for 30 years, catering largely to the motorcycle riding crowd of Colorado. They’re the folks, for the last decade, behind planning and executing the annual Territory Days in Old Colorado City the 45th of which was canceled in May. They also produce the large Salute to American Veterans motorcycle rally and festival held annually in Cripple Creek, which was also called off this year.