TURLOCK----THE BIG ONE CANCELED

[BLWNMNY]

That is why it will be missed. For those who didn't mind the walk the treasures were everywhere! 30,000 people went last year on Saturday!! For those who trivialized it because they were unaware they would just be lost in the crowd....

I love this swap... I go every year!

 

[Tim the Skid]

while not a bike swap, Turlock in January is HUGE. if you took all the bike junk and put it all in one spot it would be a very good swap. if a person were into ONLY bikes and not antiques and junk and of course old cars it would not be worth it. it is without a doubt the best swap meet in California by a long shot.

You are absolutely correct. While it is primarily a automotive swap meet, there are abundant treasures for all tastes there. Antiques, collectibles, gas station memorabilia, and yes, even bicycles. I have been driving from Washington state to California for this swap meet for fifteen years. The last eight as a vendor. I have bought pre-war bikes, whizzer parts, project bikes etc. some from fellow collectors and some from the uneducated auto enthusiasts who found an "old bike" while buying car parts. The bicycle elite will turn their noses skyward and dismiss this as a non bicycle event but it will surely be missed this January as a source for some killer deals.

 

[Tim the Skid]

Almost as bad as people using the word ‘restored’ when the really mean ‘refurbished’. Not even a bike swap!

I don't understand your need to put down something you're not even familiar with.

 

[BFGforme]

Two cents on everything!

 

[1motime]

I don't understand your need to put down something you're not even familiar with.

That is some people's pleasure. It really is (was) the best meet on the West coast. Hopefully it will be back next year. Too big to be safe right now.

 

[1motime]

Two cents on everything!

Two cents is not worth what it used to be

 

[Freqman1]

It must be troll season. If you actually read this thread I only asked if this was a bike swap.

 

[Nashman]

Sounds like Hershey that I've attended three times but not in 20 years. Hershey is amazing. Things will never be the same. Yes, it sucks.

 

[1motime]

I actually was the original poster. Just went through the resulting conversation. Brings back memories........

 

[Nashman]

Get along kids. Many of us share cross over hobbies ( me for one) and are disappointed with the state of the world, and our hobbies/meets etc. At least we have a hobby to defer our time/attention to as opposed to hiding under our beds waiting to die. Stay SAFE, not Scared. Get outside, fresh air, ride if you can, smile at people if you can safely pull these damn masks down. Follow the rules, but keep positive, and above all, love your family, friends, and live LIFE, don't stress as it just puts your body in vulnerable state to get sick. Hopefully things will get better.