ABOUT JAY

When the name Jay Allen is mentioned, folks in the motorcycle culture around the world immediately grin. For years, the founder of the beloved Broken Spoke Saloon and Museum has made his mark in the motorcycle culture as an entertaining host and historian, and a great friend to his patrons, the legends and icons of the industry.  This hard working, ingenious business man has a flair for adventure and his gregarious personality and fun-loving nature has made an indelible mark in motorcycle history and continues to do so at major motorcycle rallies and events around the country.
    
 Over the past twenty plus years, Allen has grown his business into a favored brand of interactive motorcycle entertainment.   He is all about maintaining authentic tradition at the events and remaining loyal to the history of motorcycling.  At the same time, Allen seeks out the latest and greatest in today’s motorcycle culture and business to infuse into the rally experience.  Jay has coined his production style as “Ol’ Skool meets New Skool.”  Allen knows the genuine ingredients necessary to establish a favorite hangout for many motorcycle industry icons and hard core riders.  

“We’re a biker shrine.  We’re the real deal,” tells Jay referring to his legacy with the Broken Spoke.   And this concept he brings to all he does.   Ever the consummate host of the party, his high energy emcee talent and vast knowledge of motorcycle culture and history captivates patrons from around the globe.  

An icon in the motorcycle world Jay Allen welcomes all who love to ride to hang their hats, kick tires and enjoy celebrating the motorcycle culture with him where ever he appears.  Ask anybody in the industry about the event reputation of Jay Allen and they will all tell you that he knows how to “keep it real” while throwing the best motorcycle party anywhere.  

Jay also owns Jay Allen Productions, a multi-media film company and he’s an avid salt flat racer and record holder on the Bonneville Salt Flats.  He has appeared on countless documentaries and DVDs worldwide.  Jay is the host and production consultant for the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, the largest weekend rally in the USA, and is rally co-producer and emcee of the new Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally at Iowa Speedway, a world class event.  He recently became the emcee for Arizona Bike Week and Ohio Bike Week 2012.