HeinkelFest 2025

Bring your Heinkel to HeinkelFest 2017

September 10 - 14
Colorado Springs, CO

Warm afternoons and cool evenings, no better weather for scootering in Colorado!

Bring your Tourist to Colorado Springs for several days of beautiful riding, camaraderie, good eats and education.

Colorado Springs is an incredibly beautiful town that sits up against the foot of Pikes Peak.

Southern Colorado offers many beautiful ride destinations. The rally will begin mid-week to get a few longer rides in while everyone else is working.

This will be my sixth HeinkelFest.

Since 2009, attendees have visited from Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia and of course Colorado. In 2015, three enthusiasts travelled from Germany. In 2023, I had a friend from the Netherlands attend. I hope to see many more next year!

The event is open to all Heinkel and OddScoot scooter owners. If you have any questions, please send e-mail to me.

Many of us are using the WhatsApp chat tool to communicate with each other. I plan to use it onsite for updates and departure announcements. I encourage you to download/install/use it!

Tentative Schedule:

The agenda is nowhere near ready, check back often!

Wednesday, 9/10 : Arrivals

Mostly, this day is dedicated to people arriving. Typically minor Tourist tweaks are required due to altitude changes, or rattling during travel.

Thursday, 9/11 : Shake Out

The first big day. We'll take a journey for foodies to make sure our Tourists are ready for Pikes Peak.

Friday, 9/12 : Challenge

Are you ready? This is the big day. We'll put you and your Tourist to the test.

Saturday, 9/13 : Recovery

Let's relax a little, and talk about yesterday's big ride.

Sunday, 9/14 : Departure

A day to pack up and depart. Let's keep the tears to a minimum.

Lodging

Our home base will be the Buffalo Lodge (link).

The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort is a family owned historic bicycle-themed motor lodge motel run by four generations of cyclists. The grounds are perfect for our scooter rally.

The Buffalo Lodge has a variety of room configurations, it may be best to call (719-634-2851) to speak with them directly.

The Buffalo Lodge offers a 10% to attendees - use their code: BUFFALOFRIENDS.

Swap Meet:

103A-1: I expect to have at least one Tourist for sale this year - a 103A-1. Like prior sales, this will be a solid scooter ready to tackle any challenge, including Pikes Peak. I'll post details as they evolve.

102A-1: Another that I am willing to part with, is my 102A-1 project. This isn't for the faint of heart! Details are here

Parts: Need that certain sumthin sumthin for your Heinkel project? It's likely to be here at the swap meet.

Whether it may be electrical, bodywork, engine parts - I am sure you'll find what you're after.

Have spares? Bring 'em! It is equally likely you may find another home for them.

Notes:

Jetting: I have 15 spare high altitude jets for Bing carburetors. All Heinkel attendees will receive a loaner high altitude jet while you attend. Think of this as a mini-tech session!

Mind Games: Get ready for more mind bending fun. Who else offers this level of Heinkel-nerdiness?

Tech Sessions: In year's past, attendees have helped rebuild motors, changed cables, fix carburetors and make countless adjustments. Expect more of the same.

Free Time: Don't feel compelled to do everything I have scheduled. This is your vacation - relax and unwind if necessary.

Ride Destinations:

Garden of the Gods:

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods Park is Colorado Springs most visited park.

The park contains many rock formations which are ancient sedimentary beds of red, blue, purple, and white sandstones, conglomerates and limestone. The formations were deposited horizontally, but have now been tilted vertically and faulted by the immense mountain building forces caused by the uplift of the Pikes Peak massif.

The Garden of the Gods is located within Colorado Springs and is only a few minutes from downtown. I recommend several visits: morning, noon and night.

Visit the Garden of the Gods page for more information.

Pikes Peak:

Pikes Peak

If your scooter is up for the adventure and the weather cooperates, please consider a ride to the top of Pikes Peak.

Over the years, I've led nearly two dozen Heinkels up the mountain. I would like to see 20 on the summit in 2025!

There is only one way up and back: the route. You can expect a 4 hour adventure on this ride! During other Pikes Peak ascents, I've been stopped by snow at the 12,000 foot mark. Will we make it? Only Mother Nature knows…

Visit the Pikes Peak page for more information.

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