ride for the red & blue
Motorcycle Ride & Benefit Concert – September 13, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 2025 Ride for the Red and Blue! This annual motorcycle ride brings the community together in support of our local heroes. From morning engines to evening music, it’s all about showing up for the first responders who serve us every day. Proceeds from the Motorcycle Ride and the benefit concert will help provide lifesaving rifle-rated armor through SHIELD616. All funds raised go directly to support the Monument Fire Department, Monument Police Department, and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Morning Ride – Check-In and Start
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Check-In: 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Ride Begins: After check-in
Location: Phil Long Music Hall, Colorado Springs
New this year – Cars can run the route, too!
The Motorcycle Ride begins after check-in. Route info will be announced soon!
Benefit Concert – 7:00 PM
Evening Concert
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Phil Long Music Hall
Tickets: Info coming soon
Close out the day with a live concert. A large portion of ticket sales goes directly to SHIELD616 to fund rifle-rated armor for the same three agencies supported by the Motorcycle Ride.
Who You're Supporting
- Monument Fire Department
- Monument Police Department
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Funds raised help these departments receive rifle-rated armor that exceeds standard issue protection, offering greater safety in high-threat situations.
How to Get Involved
Ride or drive in the motorcycle ride
Attend the evening concert
Share with friends, departments, riding groups
Watch for route maps & concert lineup updates
Whether you ride, volunteer, or attend the show, your involvement makes a measurable difference.
Please check back for more details on our 2025 motorcycle run. For more details, email marcy@shield616.org.
Please note, in order for more funding to go directly to armor for our first responders, shirts will be sold separately this year and are not included with your registration.
SPONSORS - additional Coming soon
reach out to info@shield616.org for sponsorship details
hero sponsor - thank you plumbline
