thunder roads virginia magazine - october '06

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Fall Y’all

Fall Y’all

Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads 1920 Centerville Turnpike,

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Website: www.thunderroads-virginia.comOWNER / EDITOR / SALES: Kelly Werrell

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WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORSKelly Werrell, Linda Barboza, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local & overseas correspondent), Carol Handy, John Handy, Ricky Derby, , Beth Albert, Dave Sutton, Cindy Mease, Matt Allan,

Randy Kidder, Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Peg Leg Joe , “Little Debbie” Burnett, Brian Barboza, Curtis Matthews.

Special Thanks to “Rod The Magnifi cent”

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Happy Fall Ya’ll! Yes, it’s getting a little nippier out there but it sure feels good – I love the cool Autumn breeze, the rustling of the changing leaves & their incredibly beautiful colors. Even the scent that surrounds the season is so calming & tranquil & letting us know that winter isn’t too far away. It’s my favorite time to ride!

Hope everyone is enjoying life to it’s fullest & soaking up some great rides & events out there – God knows, the calendar is still full of them! We’re trying to get to as many as we can but we’d love to hear from you along with a few pictures of places that you’ve gone & maybe even some cool places that you’ve discovered along the way. If you ride, I know that a lot of us are always looking for a nice place to ride to or even just a scenic route to nowhere so please share your fi ndings with us so we can pass it along.

Be sure to check out all the cool stuff that we’ve packed into this issue for advertisers, events & we even have a little something for you too. If you’re hosting an event/ride, you can now have your fl yer posted onto our website for everyone to see. It’s hard to get out to all the bike shops, bars & restaurants to get the word out so we’re trying to help out a little with that. You can fi nd out more info about it in this issue. Also, we’ve had a lot of requests for Thunder Roads T-shirts so we’re making that happen too. We’ll have it up & running on our website sometime this month & will defi nitely have an order form into our November issue…just hang on – they’re coming!

Hope you all have a great time out there. We’ll have a lot of cool stuff to report on in our November issue so be sure to watch for it. Please be safe out on the road, be kind to each other & we’ll be seein’ you next month!!! Happy Trails……….

Kelly

CORRESPONDENT

BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

READERS RIDES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THE JOKER’S WILD

NATIONAL BIKER NEWS

HOT SHOTS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSSEPTEMBER

Sept 29th - Oct 1st Chopper XPO - Atlantic City, NJ Phone: 609-748-4167 or www.chopperxpo.com

Sept 29th - Oct 1st Bent Fork Bike Fest - Knoxville, TN 866-900-3675 www.bentforkbikefest.com

Sept 30th – Oct 1st 2nd ANNUAL WOOFYFEST - Lynchburg, VA Come join us for one of the biggest rides on the East Coast ending at Gary’s personal collection of engines! Celebrate the life, talent and memories of Gary Woodford - known best for his bike building work with Randy Simpson of Milwaukee Iron and as seen on the Southern Steel TV show. Bike Shows, Contests, Raffl es, Auctions. Starts Sept 30th at 10 am @ Cattle Annie’s in Lynchburg. For more info visit woofyfest.com or call Dan Moon @ Prototec (434) 832-7440.

Sept 30th – Oct 1st Gypsy River Jamboree 4 Motorcycle Expo/Swapmeet - POSTPONED

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Oct 1st Renegades MC Poker Run to Benefi t the Muscular Dystrophy Association - Norfolk, VA Sign up at Rosy’s II, 8480 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk. (757) 588-0300 10am -12noon, $10 per Rider/$15 per Couple. Entertainment provided by the Blue Lords. Contact: [email protected]

Oct 1st Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA Off Rt 10- Contact Paul Williams (757) 357-0202. www.bikerenews.com – RAIN DATE Oct 8th

Oct 1st Hooters of Fredericksburg Fall Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 804-224-9106

Oct 2nd TOLLS - PROTEST RIDE – ALL ROADS & HIGHWAYS IN VIRGINIA We motorcyclists recognize the danger of toll plazas. We understand that when we enter, we have to be extra careful because of the dirt, oil and grime, worse when it is wet. However, the Smart Tag and the EZPass, tools that would make it safer for us, are not being made for motorcycles. As we all know, bikes come in different sizes and confi gurations, some with windshields, some without, some with different handlebars than others, all together there are at least eleven different confi gurations. The Commonwealth’s answer to our request for a Smart Tag that can be used on a bike has been that the Smart Tag is available so they are not discriminating. They say that because you can purchase one you are not being discriminated against. The Commonwealth admits that it may not work for your bike. They even warn of this on their website. I say if you can’t use it as intended, then you are being discriminated against.Because of this problem, VCOM lobbied for legislation that would allow us to go toll free. VDOT’s answer was that it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to convert the technology at each toll plaza to allow us to go toll free. However, in response to an F.O.I. request, the cost statewide was put at around four hundred thousand. They don’t have to change any technology; they can just allow us to pass free. In fact, they already do this for certain persons. Do you want to eliminate this safety hazard for motorcycles? Do you want to protest this discrimination? If so, on the fi rst Monday in October we are asking you to ride the toll road nearest you between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. You know how long it takes to safely manage a toll. If you would like to help in organizing this effort, I ask you to contact us. We have a number of toll facilities in Richmond, Tidewater and Northern Virginia. Who will step up to help? It’s time to do something for ourselves, to take a stand for motorcycle safety and against discrimination.VCOM has put out the following two messages concerning a protest ride the fi rst Monday in October (October 2, 2006). Call VCOM to organize this protest ride in your area - 1-800-437-9434 or 1-804-353-3971.

Oct 4th – 7th HD of Ocean City’s Harley Hot Rod Cruisin’ - Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com

October 4th – 8th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally - Myrtle Beach, SC The Pilgrimage - Myrtle Beach Fall Rally. Hosted by Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Hwy. www.myrtlebeachharley.com

Oct 4th – 8th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet SC Displays, Vendors, & more Inlet Square Mall Event Grounds, Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet SC. Info Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or www.MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com Attention Artists, Graphic Artists, T-shirt Printers - Wanted New T-shirt Design(s) We are looking for new designs for the Myrtle Beach Fall Rally, Myrtle Beach Bike Week, & for Chopper Road Shows. Contact Sonny at 336-643-1367

Oct 5 – 8th

Smoky Mountain Bike Week – Fontana Dam, NCYou are cordially invited to attend Smoky Mountain Bike Week atFontana Village Resort, October 5-8, 2006 for a week of some of the best riding roads in the country! We are only 10 miles from the famous “Dragon” and 25 miles from the Cherohala. Come and receive a 10% discount on accommodations. Please visit our websites at www.fontanavillage.com or www.hellbender28.comLooking forward to hearing from you! [email protected]

Oct 6th Colonial HD’s NHRA Drag Racing Kick Off Party – Prince George, VA Colonial HD, 1701 Temple Pkwy, Prince George, VA 23875 Ph. (804)861-4600, www.colonialharley.com or visit www.nhra.com for more details.

Oct 7th Outlanders Renaissance Bike Party – Luray, VASaturday October 7,2006 from 12-5pm. We invite you to spend an afternoon, in the foothills of the beautiful Skyline Drive, fi lled with old world charm, babes, bikes, hearty food, rocking music, bagpipes, real medieval characters, swordsman, jugglers, and competitions. And did we mention Babes and Bikes. Wear your chains, wear your tartan, and return with us to the world of make believe. Any questions or Vendor please contact us at Outlanders, (540) 743-2040 phone, [email protected], www.outlanders.ws

Oct 7th Bikes for Tykes Rally – Virginia Beach, VASaturday October 7th, 2006, 11am-4pm, Location: GEICO Regional Offi ce 1345 Perimeter Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 GEICO Motorcycle is hosting this fundraising event to support the work of Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) and to encourage organ donation through LifeNet, the largest non-profi t organ donation agency and tissue banking system in the nation. This is a fun fi lled family event and will be free and open to the public. There will be games for the kids, motorcycles on display, music and food.

Oct 7th 1st Annual Poker Run for the Border! – Chesapeake, VASponsored by Special Olympics Chesapeake. Chesapeake City Park – $15 Registration fee includes t-shirt & commemorative pin (while supplies last). Additional riders $10.Registration begins 9am. First bike out 10:30am, last bike out at 11:30am. Free coffee & donuts. For more info contact Art Mowbray at (757) 548-3020 or Sheri Pynn (757) 410-1865.

Oct 7th

Road Kill Cafe’ Rally for a Miracle Charity Ride - Mechanicsville, VA Sponsored by Hanover Cold Harbor Ruritans begins at Hanover/Cold Harbor Ruritan Park on Route 360/Walnut Grove Road. Registration 8am-10am. Fee is $25 per person in advance or $30 per person day of the ride. Includes breakfast, lunch, cold beverages and entertainment. Proceeds benefi t Miracle League of Richmond. Info call (804) 229-4966 or visit www.miracleleagueofrichmond.com.

Oct 7th

Bikes & Badges Poker Run – Myrtle Beach, SCSponsored by the Sheriff’s Offi ce of Florence & Horry County. This run will begin at Creek Ratz, Murrels Inlet & will end up at HB Spoke, North Myrtle Beach. $20 per hand, no limits on total number of hands. May purchase 2 extra cards per hand. First bike out 9am. Last bike out 2pm. Last bike in 5pm. Prizes & Cash for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place & Worst Hand. 1st trip 7’s & trip Queens win prizes! Entertainment will begin at 3pm and is being sponsored by HB Spokes. All proceeds from this event help sponsor youth programs for the Florence & Horry County Sheriff’s Offi ces. T-shirts available at HB Spokes and Florence & Horry Sheriff’s Offi ces. Contact: Lt. Wayne Howard (843) 665-2121 ext. 339 (Florence County), Rick Thompson (843) 915-5450 (Horry County).

Oct 8th

4th Annual “shop with a Deputy” Poker Run – Stafford, VASponsored by Doughterys Tavern, 2055 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stafford, VA Phone: (540) 657-8985 Food, drinks, music & fun. Starts at 9am (Breakfast $6 per person) Registration is $10 a hand, $5 for wildcard.

Oct 8th 8th Annual Fall Bike Fest – Damon & Co, Gloucester, VA For the best food, bikes, music & people…don’t miss it! 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Route 17 in Gloucester. (804) 693-7218. see damonsbar.com for details.

Oct 8th Fall Foliage Poker Run - Shenandoah H-D Staunton, VA Registration 11:30-12:30, Cost $10, Rain date Oct 15, 2006, All riders welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com

Oct 9th COLUMBUS DAY

Oct 13th & 14th 3rd Anniversary Event Real Riders Roundup - sponsored by Ms Understood Riders. Bowling, food, drinks & more. Event stops include Liberty Lanes, Extreme Powersports & Fredericksburg Expo Center For more info call Karamel-Delyte 540-272-9042 or Baby Girl 703-405-9812

Oct 13th – 15th Fleet Ride “Rumble through the Tunnels” – Portsmouth, VA Largest motorcycle event in honor of our Armed Forces! Sponsored by Bayside Harley-Davidson/Portsmouth,VA. 3 day event- October 13-15th, 2006. Ride Date- Saturday, October 14th, 2006. Concert, stunt riders, bike show, vendors. Contact: Ally 757-397-5550/ [email protected], www.fl eetride.com

Oct 13th – 15th Colonial Virginia Motorcycle Rally – Jamestown, VA Sponsored by The BMW Motorcycle Club of Hampton Roads. Jamestown Beach Campsites. Rally fee $35 (reduced to $16 for children 12 & under). For more info and pre-registration contact Carol Beals (757) 548-3381, Copperstone Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23320 or [email protected] or visit the club’s website www.bmwchr.org.

Oct 13th – 15th Milledgeville Thunder Rally Fall Roundup - Milledgeville, GA Hwy 441 in Milledgeville, GA-Miss Thunder Rally Bikini Contest, puddin rasslin, poker run, burn out pit and more. www.milledgevillethunderrally.com

Oct 14th Charity Auction & Motorcycle Show – Mechanicsville, VA Queen Beez MSA & C-US Productions holding Charity Auto & Motorcycle Show at The Showplace, 3002 Mechanicsville, VA from 12-5. Free Admission. $25 car show entry fee, $15 bike show entry fee. Vendors welcome. Rain or Shine Contact Queen Beez MSA or C-US Productions 804-226-0004

Oct 14th 1st Annual HD of Greensboro H.O.G. Olympics! – Greensboro, NC Held at the HD of Greensboro Motorcycle Park, 536 Farragut St. Between 10am-2pm. Live music, pig pickin, relay races, bike games, and more. WHY: So you can have family-friendly fun and get to know other H.O.G. members in the area while raising money for charities! HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Call (336) 273-1101 to register your H.O.G. club today. The winning

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSclub gets $500 for the charity of their choice and a title to defend next year! Not a H.O.G. member but want to participate? Time to join! Check out www.greensborohog.org or www.highpointhog.org for meeting dates and locations. Make sure to register early-space is limited and October 7 is the fi nal deadline. Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, Inc. 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC 27406 (336) 273-1743 or visit www.hdofgreensboro.com

Oct 14th BMWMCHR Charity Ride Poker Run – Jamestown Beach Campsites, VA This ride is to benefi t the Presbyterian Home and Family Service in Zuni. They assist mentally Challenged adults. Registration 9am – 10:30 am. Cost $10. A prize for the best hand will be given and other door prizes. Lunch will be provided at the campsite.

Oct 14th March of Dimes RIDE – Aberdeen, MD March of Dimes RIDE - Bikers for babies. Contact: Christie Goicochea Phone: 410-752-8076 Fax: 410-547-2521 www.marchofdimes.com

Oct 14th

“Fourth Annual Birthday Bash”!!!! – Colonial HD, Prince George, VA 10:00am-5:00pm

Oct 14th & 15th

Cat’s Cradle Rides! - Elkton, VA 6011 S. East Side Hwy (Rte. 340) Eat a nice dinner (pork loin, etc., this is not your hot-dogs ‘n beans), listen to Blue Grass by Five of a Kind, win a door prize, camp in beautiful Shenandoah Valley, eat a great breakfast (frittata), and follow our map to some local scenic rides. All proceeds help animals in Shenandoah Valley. Free-will offering...you decide what it’s worth! RSVP (helpful, but not required) or for more info: www.catscradlevirginia.com or email: [email protected]

Oct 14th & 15th

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Nationals - Rockingham, NC Sponsored by AHDRA. See 200mph Nitro Harleys, Pro Drags, V-Rods & more, 15 classes of competition blazing into Rockingham Dragway, -Sat gates open 7am - qualifying 9am - Sun gates open 8am - qualifying 9:30am - Admiss: $40 weekend; $25 single day; children under 11 FREE; Active and reserve military FREE with valid ID; HOG members receive $5 disc. at gate with valid ID. www.ahdra.com, Ph: 336-924-2095 or email [email protected]

Oct 14th & 15th

Cruiser Festival & Bike show - Coleman PowerSports – Falls Church.

Oct 15th 3RD Annual Fall Swap Meet & Bike Show – Portsmouth, VASponsored by Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry. 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM. @ TRIPLE D TRUCKING, 300 Elmhurst Ave, Portsmouth, Va. FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Homemade Soups & Stews & B-B-Q made from Secret world famous Cooks. BIG FAT TROPHIES. $ 10.00 per person -- $ 15.00 a couple – children under 12 FREE. LOTS OF VENDERS from the State of VA and NC. More vendors than past events with more variety. Vendors 10’ x 10’ Booth: $25.00 PRE-REGISTRATION. $ 50.00 AT THE DOOR. All proceeds go to J.C.’s Recovery House (501C3 Non-Profi t) Recovery House for Drug and Alcohol Addiction. For more Information call PEG-LEG-JOE @ (757) 543-1857 Home, (757) 619-4073 Cell, or visit our Web Site www.sonsofthundermm.com, email [email protected]

Oct 15th HD of Ocean City’s Marine Corps Toy Run - Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com

Oct 15th HD of Ocean City’s Wheels that Heal Car Club Cruise for a Cure - Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com

Oct 15th Fall Poker Run – Wytheville, VAHilltop Cycle, 145 Fairview Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone: (276) 228-7001 www.hilltopcycle.com Register by 12 pm.

Oct 15th Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA Off Rt 10-Contact: Paul Williams (757) 357-0202. www.bikerenews.com – RAIN DATE October 22nd

Oct 16th Colonial HD’s 4th Annual Birthday Bash – Prince George, VA 1701 Temple Pkwy, Prince George, VA 23875 Ph. 804-861-4700 The Biggest Party of the Year! 2 Bands! Tons of Food, Vendors, Contests and lots more. www.colonialharley.com

Oct 18th Coleman PowerSports Fall Foliage Ride to Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival. The ride starts Sunday at 9am from both stores. This is a beautiful ride on mostly 2 lane roads to a popular country festival with food, crafts, music, vendors and more. Contact: Matt at Falls Church (703)237-3400 or Troy at Woodbridge (703)497-1500. Visit www.wherethepoweris.com event calendar for more info.

Oct 18th New Rider Night - Coleman PowerSports Falls Church, VA store from 6-8pm. New riders are invited to join us for a free, informational session about motorcycles, minor maintenance tips, riding gear, safety equipment and an intro to the local MSF classes. Contact Greg Keoho at (703)237-3400 for info. E-mail [email protected] to sign up.

Oct 19th – 22nd 14th Annual Biketoberfest- Daytona Beach, FL www.biketoberfest.com

Oct 21st 2nd Annual Motorcycle Lighthouse Poker Run – Harbinger, NC Hosted by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO) & sponsored in part by MS Family Enterprises, the Outer Banks Harley-Davidson dealer. The route has changed slightly but not the intent! All monies will go to “Bridging The Gap” for those who need a helping hand during tough times. The ride will now begin & end at the MS Family Enterprises in Harbinger, NC. We will still ride through the grandeur of the Hatteras National Park with the Atlantic Ocean on one side & the Pamlico Sound on the other. The route still includes the Bridge to nowhere, the Canadian Hole & the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge where plovers continue to hatch. There will be lighthouses to explore & plenty of sun, sea & sand. The cost will be $20 per rider, this will include a t-shirt & a door prize ticket. Watch the August issue of Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic for registration details that will be provided by the MS Family Enterprises. Please join us for an exciting ride & will also help those in need on the Outer Banks. Contact: ICO (252) 480-0070/ www.interfaithoutreach.com

Oct 21st Charity Ride for Brandon Mathews of Avon, NC - OBX, NC He was diagnosed with MS and needs operation. The ride begins at Vertigo Tattoo and ends at Barry’s Walnut Island. For more info visit www.walnutisland.com or call 866-453-2261

Oct 21st 6th Annual bike Rodeo –Jacksonville, NC Rough Riders M/C Croatan Chapter Clubhouse, Jacksonville, NC. Music, games, raffl e. All proceeds benefi t Disabled American Veterans. Contact Dano 91-548-3435 or email [email protected]

Oct 21st Joe Gibbs Racing Team – Fairfax, VAPatriot HD is hosting the Joe Gibbs Racing Team from 10am-4pm. Interstate Batteries and the Home Depot Showcars will also be here along with the souvenir trailer for fans to purchase race merchandise.

Oct 21st “Forget-Me-Not” Ride - Petersburg, VA The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a two-hour “Forget-Me-Not” ride through the Tri-Cities area. First group departs at 10am Registration fee $25 per rider, lunch provided. Proceeds benefi t the Alzheimer’s Association. Info, registration and more details call 804-518-1293, or email [email protected]

Oct 22nd HD of Ocean City’s Seaford/Blades Charities Toy Run- Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com

Oct 22nd Poker Run & Open House – Catlin Kustom Cycles, Colonial Heights, VA Poker Run to benefi t the Victory Junction Gang Camp followed by our Fall Open House to show off the new fall lineup! Entertainment, food & beverages, door prizes. Visit www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 for more details

Oct 22nd

TAMA Poker Run & Bike Show – VA/NC BorderStarting from Border Station Restaurant/Gift Shop Route 168 VA/NC State Line. Registration 9am – 11am. Cost $10 Single Rider, $15 for Two-Up. Door Prizes, Bike Show, “People’s choice” (Single Winner Only). Additional “All-You-Can-Eat” Buffet only $5.00! All proceeds go towards TAMA selected charity! For more info call Peg-Leg Joe at (757) 619-4073

Oct 27th Harley-Davidson’s Traveling Museum – Winchster, VAGrove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson 140 Independence ., Winchester VA 22602 Phone: (540) 662-4468 www.hdwinchester.com Harley-Davidson’s Traveling Museum will be there on site 10:00 am-6:00pm

Oct 27 Bike Night at River City Diner (4th Friday of every month March to October ). A new year, an old favorite event by everyone …Polish up those bikes, polish up those great bike stories, grab your old riding buddies and join us at RIVER CITY DINER at The Shops at Bellgrade, 11430 West Huguenot Rd – 804-897-9518. You just can’t fi nd an easier way to donate money to a worthy cause. You come, you eat dinner and River City Diner will donate 10% of all cash register receipts during the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the 4th Friday of every month from April to October. Oct 27 River City Diner & Pat Noel Promotions~River City Rides BIKE NIGHT from 6pm-10pm. Proceeds to benefi t Make-A-Wish Foundation

Oct 27th, 28th & 29th

4th Annual Virginia Fall Classic – Newport News, VATo benefi t Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. 4 th Annual Charity Event With Car/ Truck/ Bike Show & MUCH MORE!!! SAVE THE DATE Friday (10/27) Dinner & Music 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Ferguson Enterprises INC (FEI). Must Pre-Pay. Kausal Kruz-In/Drive-In 6:30 – 10:30 pm at FEI (Donation Requested) Kool Lights & Big Sounds at FEI and Call for Times or Check Web Site Saturday (10/28) 10:00 am-4:00 pm the OPEN CAR SHOW will take place in Newport News Park (Largest City Owned Park in the USA!) -See Our Special Display Vehicles Sunday (10/29) FALL FUN RUN or POKER RUN Leaving NN Park FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC. Spectator Parking:$2 Donation Per Car on10/28. Hosted by the Virginia Peninsula Car Club Council (H. Hartel 757/867-6336), Newport News Police Department (Community 926-8330), Newport News Parks (926-7204), Recreation & Tourism, and the Newport News Sheriff Department. For more info on how you can be an exhibitor or attend, please call (757) 926-7204 or (757) 867-6336 www.VaFallClassic.org

Oct 28th

Bad to the Bone Poker Run Open House & Pre-Registration – Virginia Beach, VASouthside Harley-Davidson in Virginia Beach 9am – 5pm. Live Music, Food & Beverages from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Adoptable animal from the Norfolk SPCA. Actual Poker Run will be on Sunday Oct. 29th (see Oct 29th event) .

Oct 28th HD of Washington Halloween Open House/Fall-Winter Fashion Show – Fort Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 or (888) HDFEVER

Oct 28th

Sons of God MC Pig Roast – Chesapeake, VAChesapeake Campground, 693 George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake. 12noon until the fi re is out!. $6.00 per plate, includes fi eld events. Bon Fire, Bike Games, Tattoo Contest. Brent Michael Perry 1987-2004 – All proceeds go to Brent’s Witness Foundation. Live music by Social Chaos. For more info call TJ at (757) 233-9541. TAMA approved event.

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RATTLE THE RUNWAY RIDE

By: Rex HowkeWashington Dulles Int’l Airport hosted the 4th annual

Rattle the Runway Ride on Sept 10th 2006. The co-founder and events coordinator Rex Howke, Jr. along with Airport Operations Offi cer Marty Clarke started the event off by thanking the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Air & Space Museum facility manager Rick Cochran for being a part of the 2006 event. Rex Howke and Marty Clarke had talked about 2 years of the possibilities of being able to use the long taxiway and ramp areas for the staging of some 1500 motorcycles who attend the event.

Rattle the Runway Ride started on September 11, 2003 with a grand total of 316 motorcycles. For the 03 and 04 events the riders were, believe it or not, able and cleared to go onto the runway that Flight #77 took off from that September 11, 2001 morning before it was piloted into the Pentagon by ruthless cowards who had no respect or remorse for human life. At the rear of the Air & Space Museum, Rattle the Runway Ride opening ceremonies, Rex Howke’s remarks were that we want every parent, spouse, child, relative and friend of those heroes, who’s lives were selfi shly taken to know that their loss has not, and will not, be forgotten. He stated this commemorative ride is our way of saying “WE SHALL NEVER FORGET”. Rex and his wife Darlene have designed and copy written a patch with the 4 corners showing the Flt numbers of all four aircraft that were taken down that morning when our country came under attack. Last year Rattle the Runway Ride presented the Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc. with a check from the sale of the events patches and rockers a grand total of $6,999.00. The events coordinators said they are only able to do this with the help of the Fairfax Hog Chapter (volunteers who assist with the event) and the ever so many riders who show their patriotism year after year.

September 2005 brought a new twist to the commemo-rative event. Rex, with many hour and a lot of paper work was able to get the use of the Pentagon North Parking lot for their closing ceremonies. The mass of motorcycles were escorted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Motor Sq. Va. State Police, Arlington Co. Motor Sq. and handed off to the Pentagon Federal Protec-tion Agency who escorted the group to north parking. The event for 2006 was even greater. Guest speakers at opening ceremonies were Elmer Tippett, V.P of the Public Safety Division for MWAA, Bob DeHaven owner of Patriot Harley Davidson of Fairfax. Rex Howke stated even though this is not a Harley sponsored event, that the event could not be done without the help of Don Withrow (event staging coordinator) and fellow Chapter members. At opening ceremonies this year the coordinators were very happy to see Chris Browne, Manager of Washing-ton Dulles Int’l Airport and his wife and family. Most all of the morning Chris walked around in disbelief of how well organized and orchestrated the event was. Open-ing ceremonies came to a close by Rex saying the Air & Space Museum will now be opened for all of use to tour. At the conclusion of the tour, all riders returned to their motorcycles and Joshua Howke, Rex’s 8 yrs old grand-son announced over the load speakers, “May I have you attention please…”Biker Start Your Engines”.

Once at the Pentagon, opening ceremonies began by the introduction of Jim Laychak the President of the Pen-tagon Memorial Fund Inc. Mr. Laychak is the overseer of the 184 seat Memorial to be built just out side of the crash site. To view the site, go to Pentagon Memorial Fund. Upon completion of Jim Laychak opening remarks, Rex presented Jim with a shadow box enclosed with the com-memorative event patch and rockers for the 03 through 06. Jim started, “This will be my offi ce conversation piece. Thank you & thanks for what you are doing for the Pentagon Memorial Fund”. The next guest speaker was Jim Schwartz, Fire Chief for Arlington Co.. Rex stated at the end of the Chief’s remarks “You guys have one of the best jobs in the world. That’s coming from a voice of experience. I did that job of 32 1/2 years.” The closing ceremony’s last speaker was Gary Covert from Torches Across America who met Rattle the Runway Ride riders at the Pentagon after their group departed NJ at 6 am that morning. Rex Howke had been sent a poem written by the sister of a NYC Firefi ghter David Weiss, who was as-signed to Rescue Sq 1 in midtown Manhattan. David and his crew members of Sq 1 were attempting to assist in the rescue of some 16,000 people from the Twin Towers before they collapsed. Adriane Howke, shared the words of that poem with all of the riders attending the Commem-orative Event. There we very few dry eyes at the end of that reading and even less at the playing of Taps by Kalab Masters. The Kingspark Band played Proud to be and American and Rex concluded the end of the ceremonies by saying “WE SHALL NEVER FORGET”

“It’s not about what you ride; it’s about the company you keep. Good people, doing a good thing, for a good cause”


Va. State Police getting ready for the escort to the Pentagon

Elmar Tippett V.P of Public Safety Division Metro-politan Washington Airports Authority speaking at opening ceremonies.

Fallen Heroes Memorial place at the Pen-tagon for closing ceremonies by Touches Across America.

Signs along the Route to the Pentagon

Front riders of Rattle the Runway Ride leaving the Air & Space Museum heading to the Pentagon for closing ceremonies

Rattle the Runway Ride riders entering the North Parking Lot at the Pentagon for closing ceremonies


10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp RideHarrisonburg, VABy Garth Hines

Harrisonburg, Va. July 30th. The Mountain Valley Riders held the 10th annual ride to benefi t the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. The club raises money to sponsor children that are burn patients to attend the medically staffed week of camp outing near Harrisonburg Va. This years ride was a combination group ride with parade start lead by the Elkton Volunteer fi re dept. and police escort, Offi cers Doug Mitchem and Deeds. The escort peeled off after 15 miles and the group of 75 riders spread out to continue on a 90 mile poker run across the scenic Blue Ridge mountains and it’s tree lined roads with cooling shad on this clear and warm summer day. The ride continues down the back roads of Albemarle County with stops for the riders Poker hands. The riders regrouped at the Elkton Fireman’s Hall for a assume BBQ lunch and fi xens served by The Smokin Pig, poker hand winners, and drawing for door prizes generously donated by many local business and shops; car washes from Peterson’s,$75 gift certifi cate from Wal-Mart and Advance Auto, and numerous items from Early’s, Wayne’s, Blue Ridge, Valley Kawasaki, Outlanders, and Shenandoah H-D. Tonis Kalil, director for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp presented the Mountain Valley Riders with an engraved plaque to recognize the clubs 10 years of fund raising. MVR raised a donation of $2000.00 from this years event to sponsor several children.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTSOct 28th All American Harley-Davidson Halloween Open House – Hughesville, MD (301) 274.5000 www.allamericanh-d.com

Oct 28th Last Saturday Pick-Up Ride - King George, VA Free monthly ride open to “all” bikers and motorcycles. First bike out at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 10/28/06 – weather permitting. Start and fi nish at the King George Food Lion parking lot (Rt. 3 and Rt. 206) next to the Subway. Join us for an approx. 3-hour, leisurely ride through King George, adjoining Counties, and/or Southern Maryland. A stop for gas, drinks, etc. is planned for the halfway point. POC Bikers for Christ -- [email protected] or 540-846-5279.

Oct 28th

Annual 72 Hour ATV Sale at Coleman PowerSports Woodbridge. Once a year deals on ATVs, meet with local clubs, learn about riding areas, ATV accessory specials, etc. Visit www.wherethepoweris.com for event calendar and more info.

Oct 28th

HARLEYWEEN/BIKE GIVEAWAY – Newburn, NCHarley-Davidson of New Bern OPEN: Tues. - Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm. 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252) 633-4060 [email protected]

Oct 28th 3rd Annual March of Dimes Ride “Bikers for Babies” - Bel Air, MD The ride begins at Maryland International Raceway (MIR) where there will be vendors, music and more. Departs from MIR at 12:00 noon and is escorted around the counties. The after party is being held at Apehangers Bar in Bel Alton, MD featuring 2 bands, Vertical Smile & Back Stage Pass. Plus a pig roast with all the trimmings. If you cant make the ride, u can still hit the party at Apehangers with a $20 Donation at the door. Donation wings are available at the bar for $1 Donation to benefi t the March Of Dimes “Bikers for Premature Babies” Run. More info available at www.apehangersbar.com

Oct 28th 2nd Annual Orphan Run...A Reason To Ride Glen Allen, Yorktown & Portsmouth, VAWANTED - BIKERS!!! 3 Routes coming together for One Reason To Ride. Help STOP Sexual Abuse and Gang Violence against Orphans. Choose one of 3 great locations to begin the Journey: Richmond Harley-Davidson, 10441 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA; Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell, 6450 George Washington Mem Hwy Rt 17, Yorktown, VA & Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5, Portsmouth, VA. Registration will be from 9:30am-10:30am at each location. Ride will depart all 3 at approximately 10:45am. Admission $15 single/$20 couple. Live Southern Rock Music, BBQ, Bike Show,, Tropies, Prizes, Giveaways, 50/50, Vendors & more (SEE OUR AD IN THIS ISSUE!) For more info please contact Roma Frye (757) 722-6920 x 10. Or visit www.orphanhelpers.org

Oct 29th

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME END – TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME!

Oct 29th HD of Ocean City’s Delmarva HOG Falling Back Poker Run - Berlin, MD HD of Seaford & HD of Ocean City, 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com

Oct 29th 1st Annual Alaskan Malamute Fund Raiser Ride “BIG DOG POKER RUN” – Manassas, VATo benefi t the Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection. Starts at Hppters, Manassas, VA, destination Nokesville Park. Registration 8:30am – 9:30am. Free coffee & donuts while they last. Last bike out 10am. Prizes for Best Poker Hands. 50/50 Raffl e & Door Prizes. All money benefi ts CHAAMP. Free food & drinks at the end of the ride. ALL BIKES WELCOME.

For more info contact Kay Henderson (703) 919-0203, email [email protected]

Oct 29th

Ride to the Vietnam Moving Wall in Coinjock, NC - Grandy, NC The ride begins with a FREE prayer breakfast at Barry’s Walnut Island. For more details visit www.walnutisland.com or call 866-453-2261

Oct 29th

Freedom Run For The Kids – Fairfax, VAFreedom Bailbonding Main St. Fairfax, VA 804-224-9106 or [email protected]

Oct 29th 1st Annual Ride for the Vets Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VASponsored by VFW Post 392, 2408 Bowland Parkway, behind Blue Horseshoe Tattoo. Registration 9am – 11am. $10 per bike, $5 per passenger. Breakfast Buffet for $5.00. Best Cage Cook Out @ End. Cash for Best Hand, Cash for Worst Hand, 50/50 Raffl e, Live Music, Rain or Shine. TAMA sponsored event.

Oct 29th

Bad to the Bone Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VATo benefi t the animals at the Norfolk SPCA. Ride Pre-registration held on Saturday Oct28th (see Oct28th listing). Registration on 29th from 9am – 11am at Southside Harley-Davidson in Virginia Beach. ) $15 per rider, $25 per couple – includes dinner & event t-shirts. All bikes welcome. Prizes for Best Hand & Worst Hand, 50/50 Drawing, Raffl es, Silent Auction, Trophy for Best Bike, Live Music. First Stop opens at 11am. Ride ends with a PARTY at Granby North Restaurant in Ocean View at 2pm. Bike Show 2pm – 4pm ($5 per entry). For more information, please contact Selina Lopez at (757) 622-3319 x103 or email [email protected]. You may also visit www.norfolkspca.com for more detailed event information.

Oct 29th

2nd Annual Drive Diva Ride - Virginia Beach, VA A limited number of only 500 Raffl e Tickets are on sale for the Grand Prize Giveaway this year a 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster exclusively customized by Diva Customs. This bike can be seen at Diva Customs and also Dirty Dicks Crabhouse located at the oceanfront in Va Beach every Sunday afternoon during the Deck Party as well as other bike events around Hampton Roads. All donations will benefi t the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. www.divacustoms.com or (757)428-DIVA

NOVEMBER

November 4th The Great Trane Ride – Portsmouth, VAThis is the third year for our event and it benefi ts both St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, VA and The Boy’s Home of Covington, VA. . Rain Date: Sunday, November 5th, 2006. Motorcycle Ride and Car Cruise-In Registration Begins at 9:00 AM at Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth, VA. Stops include: Boneshakers in VA Beach, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, Hooters on Battlefi eld Blvd. in Chesapeake and the Trane Parts Center...where the party starts! Events for the Trane Parts Center include: Car Show (All vehicles are welcome) - Registration for the car show begins at 10:00 AM and closes at Noon. Vendors, Live Entertainment. Visit www.greattraneride.com

November 4th

Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Run - Richmond, VASponsored by Blue Knights VA III Registration 9:30am-12:30pm at Chesterfi eld Towne Center Mall Huguenot Road/Midlothian Turnpike. Minimum donation $10 per person, fi rst 1000 registered will get event pins. Police escorted parade leaves mall at 1pm to deliver the Teddy Bears to the Children’s Hospital. Ride ends with food, drink, trophies, awards, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Call (804) 379-0578 or visit www.blueknights.org/events

November 4th Bikers With Heart Toy Run IV - Ft. Washington, MD 4th Annual Bikers With Heart Mid-Atlantic Toy Run November 4, 2006

- Rain or Shine Fort Washington Harley Davidson 9407 Livingston Rd Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Ft. Wash HD-301-248-1200 or BWHF-301-893-2900 Website: www.fi reupthundrout.com or [email protected] This one is for the disadvantaged children in MD, DC & VA. Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Free Food for the participants and toy run pin while they last. Minimum Donation: $15.00pp - Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Sponsor: Harley Davidson of Washington & Bikers With Heart Foundation Contact: Steve Knowlton & H. Clifton (301) 248-1200 or (301) 893-2900

Nov 5th USO POKER RUN – New Burn, NC Harley-Davidson of New Bern. Open: Tues- Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252) 633-4060 [email protected]

Nov 5th Annual Vets House Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA Starting at Southside HD 385 N. Witchduck, Virginia Beach. Edning point: Chevy’s, 1723 Parkview Shopping Center, Chesapeake. $10 per rider, $5 passenger, Registration begins 10 am. Last bike out 11:30 am, 1st bike in at Chevy’s 1:00pm. Trophies for Best Hand, Worst Hand, Oldest & Youngest, Farthest Rider Awards. Door Prizes & Raffl e. Help us help those that have served “OUR” Country! Post-festivities will be held at 1:00pm. All you can eat buffet cost is $5. For further info contact Scott Bannon (757) 467-2526 or [email protected] . This event is TAMA affi liated. Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items appreciated a drop box will be located at SSHD.

Nov 5th Toy Run for New Directions - Shenandoah H-D Staunton, VA Registration 11:30- 12:30 All bikes out @ 12:45. Cost $10 or new toy of same or greater value. All riders welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com All proceeds from these event benefi t the Chapter Charities Fund

Nov 5th – 12th, 2006 4th Annual Caribbean Rally Cruise-Hogs On The High Seas (HOHS) Port Canaveral, FL 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, FL to Labadee, Hispanola – Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Cozumel, Mexico. Garnd Prize – Custom Motorcycle, Future HOHS Rally Cruise for Two; $300,000+ in Prizes, HOHS Rally Welcome Package. Rally Events: Pirate Bingo, Belly Smacker, Poker Walk over $15k, Buxom Wenches Contest, “I’ll Be Takin’ That” T-Shirt Swap, Topless Man Contest, Best Beard Contest, Leather Attire Required Dinner, On Shore Parties, Trade Show, Over 20 Top-Name Vendors, Tech Seminars. See the latest & greatest in motorcycle products. DON’T DELAY! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! Visit: hogsonthehighseas.com or call (800) 444-8795

Nov 7th ELECTION DAY – Let your voices be heard – roll on out & VOTE!

Nov 10th VETERANS DAY (Observed) - Freedom ain’t free...Thank a VET today!

Nov 11th 4th Annual Toy Run - Kannapolis & Concord, NC Sponsored by Pat Rogers Speedway HD Proceeds to benefi t Cooperative Christian Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes, Free Food, Raffl es and Entertainment. Police escorted ride thru Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway HD. Must bring a new, unwrapped toy to participate and be eligible for door prizes. Visit www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or call 704 - 979 - 7433

Nov 11th Scorpions M/C 21st Annual Toy Run, Blood Drive & Bike Show - Danville, VA Held at the 5th Quarter, 1513B South Boston Rd., Danville, VA. 8 bands, bike show, bike games, food, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, special drawing for Washington Redskins vs Carolina Panthers 35yd line tickets with parking pass at Fed X Field. Proceeds benefi t the Salvation Army Toy Drive. Vendors wanted, set up free. Contact: Stump (434)432-0456 or [email protected]. 5th Quarter (434)822-8371 or www.fi fthquarterinc.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSNov 17th – 19th Motorcycle Brigade To Escort Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall to Virginia Beach, VA Attention Patriotic Bikers!!! The traveling Replica of D.C. Memorial will be visiting Virginia Beach the weekend of November 17 – 19, 2006. Mote than 1000 local Vietnam Veterans and patriotic citizens riding chrome-coated, piston-fi ring, fl ag fl ying choppers, hogs, low riders and more. A 16.5 mile motorcycle escort to lead a semi-truck, transporting a ¾ scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial, into Virginia Beach. Rosewood-Kelham Funeral Home & Memorial, one of Hampton Roads Dignity Memorial providers sponsoring the event, has partnered with the countless veterans, volunteers and community leaders to bring the traveling replica to Virginia Beach. Upon arrival, the replica will be assembled at Mt. Trashmore Park, 300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. The exhibit will be free (including parking) and open to the public 24 hours a day starting Friday, November 17th, after the 10am Opening Ceremonies. Staging will be at 9am at the Wal-Mart, 632 Grassfi eld Parkway (off Dominion Blvd) in Chesapeake, VA. 10am – Escort departs, 11am Escort arrival time (food provided after arrival). Route will be determined by Chesapeake, Virginia Beach & Virginia State Police traffi c control departments. Destination is Mt. Trashmore Park. The purpose for this is to keep the memories of America’s Fallen alive and honr the sacrifi ce of more than 58, 200 servicemen and women who did not return from Vietnam.

Nov 18th Run for Hope Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA Southside Harley-Davidson - Registration 9:30. Army of the Lord Christian Riding Group will be hosting a poker run to benefi t the DM Live Hope Line. The theme for the ride is the 50’s. Come out with your best James Dean and Peggy Sue look and win something! Costs: Rider - $10.00, passenger - $5.00. Each additional hand is $5.00. Card re-draw - $2.00. Best Hand value =$1500.00. There will be food, music, Bike Contest, tattoo contest and more...First 50 pre-registered will receive a ride pin. Visit www.armyofthelordva.org/hoperun. More info call Sluggo 757-450-4190 or [email protected]. Over 2K in cash and prizes. Special thanks to DreamWorks Custom Paint for the Best hand Prize.

Nov 18th J & E Harley Davidson’s Toys For Tots Run – Winterville & Washington, NC Winterville, NC & Washington, NC. Toy ride benefi ts less fortunate children. J & E will be providing the lunch at the ride. You will receive one lunch ticket for each unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or more or $10.00 donation. Toys for Tots will be distributing the toys and money to the local children most in need. All bikers welcome. For more details & info visit website: www.jandeharleydavidson.com

Nov 18th A Platinum & Gold Affair”-Evening of Appreciation - Mechanicsville, Va Mark your calendars for the ROYAL TREATMENT! 8pm until 1am, Mechanicsville Recreation Center, 1054 Elm Drive - Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. $20 Donation – Limited Tickets (Available Sept.1st ). Grown & Sexy Attire - Full Buffet Included. *Portion of the proceeds to benefi t Greater Richmond S.C.A.N.* [email protected] www.queenbeezmsa.com

Nov 19th 4TH ANNUAL TOY RUN – Concord, NC Sponsored by Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson, with proceeds to benefi t Cooperative Christian Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes, Free Food, Raffl es and Entertainment. Staging at Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium 10:00 AM (Kannapolis, NC 28082, I-85 North Exit 63 – Left on Lane St – 0.4 miles on Right). Leave Stadium at 1:00 PM – Police escorted ride thru Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson Dealership. Must bring a new, unwrapped toy to participate and be eligible for door prizes. Phone 704-979-RIDE. For more info visit www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or contact Audrey Blake, e-mail [email protected]

Nov 19th TOY RUN – Portsmouth, VABlue Knights International Motorcycle Club VA V. Bayside HD, 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Registration starts at 9:30am, Cost $10. Run pins for 1st 500 will be given out. Awards, Door Prizes, Party after the run, Location to be announced at run.

For further info call: Susan Taylor cell (757) 749-3075, Ronnie Young cell (757)651-3300, Alan or Barbara Evans work (757) 855-3173 or Alan Evans cell (757) 615-5977.

Nov 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Give a turkey a ride!

Nov 25th KENNEDY CHILDREN’S HOME TOY RUN – New Burn, NC Harley-Davidson of New Bern. Open: Tues-Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252) 633-4060 [email protected]

Nov 26th Christmas Open House – Catlin Kustom Cycles, Colonial Heights, VA 1:00 – 5:00 - Santa will be here from 2:00 – 4:00 with gifts for the children. Entertainment, food, door prizes. See www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 for more details.

Nov 26th 2nd Annual Run to benefi t the Spina Bifi da Assoc. of Tidewater-Virginia Beach, VA Sponsored by American Tradition Riding Club. Registration begins at 9:30, Fast Lane Biker Gear, 166 S. Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA. 1stbike out 10am. Last bike out 11:30. $10 per bike & $5 for passenger. Ride pins, Door prizes, Food, 50/50. TAMA Affi liated. For more info contact Ride Chairperson Kristie Mylin (757) 615-9859, email [email protected] or SBAT President Vivian Evett (757) 473-8125, email [email protected]. AMERICANTRADITIONRC.COM

DECEMBER

Dec 2nd Special Rebuild for the Kids Fundraiser – Virginia Beach, VA Thunder Roads & Dirty Dicks are teaming up for a very special One-Time Fundraiser Ride & After Party. We are asking the bikers of the Virginia Beach/Tidewater area to come out & ride for the kids. Details will be released in our November issue. We don’t know what the weather will be like for the ride but even if it’s a little cold out there, things will sure to heat up over at Dirty Dick’s. This event is continuing to grow & gain momentum so please check our website www.thunderroads-virginia for more info & updates. This is TAMA approved.

Dec 3rd Toy Run - Dumfries, VirginiaSponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley Owners GroupPolice escorted ride starts at East Coast Harley-Davidson, 17975 Main St. in Dumfries. Registration starts at 10:00 am and the ride starts at 12:00 pm. The ride will go through Prince William County to the Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries. Entry fee is one or more unwrapped toy or a $10.00 donation. Prizes will be awarded for largest club participation, farthest traveled, youngest and oldest rider. For more information www.eastcoasthog.com

Dec 8th – 10th Tournament of Champions - Concord NC (Near Charlotte NC) Custom Builders Bike Show Finials Bike Show Finials Vendors and Displays Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord NC -- Near Charlotte NC Info - Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or visit www.chopperroadshows.com

Dec 9th

6th Annual Sheriff Susan’s Toys For Tots Run (with Santa) - Grandy, NC Annual Christmas Ride thru Currituck County, leaving the Currituck Court House and ending at Barry’s Walnut Island, Free Oyster Roast and BBQ. More info available at www.walnut island.com or call 866-453-2261

Dec 16th

HD Brenner’s Childrens Hospital Toy Run - Greensboro, NC Begins at 2pm sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, Inc. 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC 27406 ph. (336) 273-1743 or visit www.hdofgreensboro.com . Sponsorship opportunities available, Call Julie @ HD of Greensboro

Dec 16th HD of Washington Holiday Open House - Fort Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 or (888) HDFEVER

Dec 25th

CHRISTMAS DAY – All around the WorldMerry Christmas to all & to all a good bike ride! Peace & Goodwill to all our brothers & sisters

Dec 30th & 31st Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Spectacular – Chantilly, VADulles Expo Center. Saturday 11am – 6pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm. Bike Builders, Motorcycle Parts, Leather & Apparel, Bike & Tattoo Show, Fashion Show, Live Music. After Party on Saturday at 7pm @ OMalley’s Pub. Admission $15/Adult, kids under 16 free w/paid adult. Purchase you rtickets online. Enter your bike for prizes. Vendors reserve your space EARLY! No Weapons, No Colors, No Attitudes! For more information call (386) 252-3101 or visit www.cycleprousa.com. Sponsored by Cycle Promotions USA.

JANUARY 2007

Jan 1st

HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!!! Have a good time all but please drink responsibly – We want to see you all in one piece out on the road in 2007. Most importantly of all…friends don’t let friends drink & drive. Look out for each other & be safe!

Jan 1st Annual New Year’s Day Ride – Catlin Kustom Cycles – Colonial Heights, VA check out www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208

FEBRUARY 2007

Feb 23rd Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association’s 4th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Richmond, VA “Pardi-Gras Style” Over 2300 in attendance last year so make your reservations now . www.queenbeezmsa.com

Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center - Fredericksburg VA Further details coming soon so keep your eyes on Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic Magazine for the latest info or contact Kev-Marv Productions @ www.nemotorcycleexpo.com

APRIL 2007

Apr 4th – 7th 1st Annual Big Daddy Leather Spring Break Cruisin in the Carribean – Charleston, SCDeparts Charleston, SC stops include Grand Cayman, Cozumel & Key West Florida. Details, pricing and reservation info contact Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA ph. 540-899-0048 www.bigdaddyleather.com, email [email protected]

Apr 13th – 22nd 5th Annual Heritage Motorcycle Rally - Charleston, SC This the Grandfather of Bike Week Charleston. Rally Central, located at 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456, is home to “the wildest bike show in the south” and the Million Dollar Bike Build-Off. Top name bands, Vendors, scheduled rides daily – Beaufort to the south, Myrtle Beach to the North, the Islands and Historic Charleston. Charity Runs. 10 full days of laid back enjoyment! Gates open at 10am on Friday. Info call 843-767-4258 or visit www.heritagemotorcyclerally.com


SEPT 14-17, 2006SEPT 14-17, 2006

Over the Bay thru Eastern Over the Bay thru Eastern Shore,Shore, To Ocean City we go. To Ocean City we go.The bikes know their own way,The bikes know their own way, We’ve all been counting the We’ve all been counting the days.days.To Delmarva for Bike Week,To Delmarva for Bike Week, The true bikers did go! The true bikers did go!

...it only gets better every ...it only gets better every year!year!Till we meet again,Till we meet again,Ride Hard~Ride Hard~~Linda~Linda

DELMARVA BIKE WEEKDELMARVA BIKE WEEK

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Postal Service issues Commemorative Motorcycle Stamps during Rally in Sturgis, S.D

Early August, 85 million classic American motorcycles began to roll out in mint condition on Commemorative postage stamps -- each guaranteed to make it across the country for just 39 cents. The fi rst of these stamps, along with the actual cycles the stamps were modeled from, kick-started the 66th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD, Mon., Aug. 7. The stamps were avail-able nationwide Tue., Aug. 8. Joining Vickie Cartwright, postmaster of Sturgis, in unveiling the stamps was Sturgis Mayor Mark Ziegler.The City of Sturgis is very excited the United States Postal Service has chosen to release the ‘Ameri-can Motorcycles’ stamps at the kick-off of the 4th Annual Mayor’s Ride during the 66th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” said Ziegler. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to partner with the United States Postal Service and look forward to welcoming them, as well as the owners of the motorcycles used on the stamp images, to Sturgis.”A 10 ft. image of the stamps was unveiled as part of the stamp dedication ceremony that took place across the street from the Sturgis Post Offi ce in front of the Commu-nity Center at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. To immortalize this his-toric event, stamps will be postmarked on the cycles that posed for the images with the offi cial “First-Day-of-Issue” cancellation. When not in use during the Rally, the Cleve-land, Indian and Harley will be on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum http://www.sturgismuseum.com.The four motorcycle stamps features digital illustrations of a 1918 Cleveland, a 1940 Indian Four, a 1965 Harley-Da-vidson Electra-Glide, and a circa 1970 chopper.

The single-cylinder Cleveland motorcycle depicted on the fi rst stamp was built by the Cleveland Motorcycle Manu-facturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio.Advertisements claimed that this motorcycle, which featured a 2.5-hor-spower, single-cylinder motor, could travel 75 miles on a single gallon of gasoline and reach speeds of up to 35 to 40 miles per hour. Weighing around 150 pounds and selling for $175, the Cleveland was both lightweight and affordable, making it a popular motorcycle of its time.The model for the “Cleveland 1918” stamp artwork is a 1918 Cleveland A2 owned by Penny Nickerson of Long Island, New York.The 1940 Indian Four, part of a series of deluxe, four-cylinder motorcycles known as the Four, was a stream-

lined bike that featured skirted fenders that partially covered the wheels, a controversial design innovation that soon became an Indian trademark.The model for the illustration featured on this stamp is a motorcycle owned by Michael and Larry Spielfogel of New York City. It is depicted in the deep red color often associated with Indian motorcycles.With features such as whitewall tires, ex-

tensive chrome, large fenders, and spacious fi berglass saddlebags, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide featured on this stamp is considered by many to be one of the company’s most iconic motorcycles. The Electra Glide was fi rst manufactured in 1965, when its new features included a push-button electric starter. The model for the illustration featured on the Harley-Davidson 1965 stamp is a motorcycle owned by George Tsunis of Port Jeffer-son, New York.The fourth motorcycle depicted is a chopper circa 1970, the era that was the height of choppers’ popularity. The chopper featured on this stamp was invented by the stamp artist in consultation with professional chopper builders.


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Second Annual Illusions Second Annual Illusions Motorcycle Club/ Grady Simmons Motorcycle Club/ Grady Simmons / Khendive Shriners Poker Run/ Khendive Shriners Poker RunSeptember 10, 2006

On September 10th, Illusions Motorcycle Club teamed up with Grady Simmons and The Khendive Shriners to host their 2nd Annual Poker Ride to benefi t children in need of medi-cal assistance. The weather for the day was awesome as over 100 motorcycle enthusiasts rode from place to place to receive a card to add to their day’s poker hand. The Cactus Restaurant, located on Route 17 in Yorktown, hosted a fantastic breakfast to kick off the run. From there, they headed to Bailey’s Pub- Patrick Henry Mall, and then on to the third stop at Buddah’s Lounge in Newport News. After that, they were ready for a trip to Beachcombers in Yorktown before closing the day by going full circle back to The Cactus.At the fi nal stop of the The Cactus, the riders and their fami-lies enjoyed great food, beverages and music to round out the day. Illusions’ President, Sid Stanley and Vice President, Mike Wells, handed out awards for the Best Poker Hand, the Worst Poker Hand, and many great door prizes. There was a 50-50 drawing where the generous winner returned his prize to the proceeds of the day. A lot of money was raised to donate to The Shriners and a great time was had by all!Illusions MC, Grady and the Khendive Shriners would like to thank our many sponsors for the event:

Howmet The Cactus Gold’s Gym BeachcombersAMF Bowling Va. District Bailey’sDynasty Limos BuddahsAncient Art Tattoo Skin EmporiumHampton Roads Harley Davidson Patriot Buick WilliamsburgRed Hot & Blue Splish Splash Car WashThunder Roads Magazine C.J.’s TattooSouth of The Border Tom’s Cycle



1st Annual Outer Banks Harley-Davidson Labor Day RallySeptember 2 - 3, 2006

lation of the opening day’s festivities. Although the area was still cleaning up after the storm,

by 10am Saturday you could hear the roar of the fi rst mo-torcycles pulling into Outer Banks Harley-Davidson. Most had come early to register for the poker run that promised the chance to win a 2007 Harley-Davidson Street Bob valued over $15,000.

Participants were hoping for a straight fl ush, the hand needed to win the Harley. The excitement mounted when David Little pulled all clubs. He didn’t win the Harley but a cash prize which he donated back to Albemarle Hospice.

Proceeds from the “Gone Wild” Poker Run and Bike Show registrations, organized and run by Outer Banks Harley-Davidson’s HOG (Harley’s Owner Group) Chap-ter benefi ted Albemarle Hospice. Alethia Keaton from Albemarle Hospice was on hand to say a few words and accept the generous contribution.

The non-stop fun and entertainment continued on Sat-urday with special guests. The 24 Seven Band, an amaz-ing group of experienced musicians known for being able to recreate almost any song note for note. “I didn’t think the band could pull off that ACDC song but they hit it right on.” said Danielle who was rocking to the music.

Other live entertainment included Uphill-The Band, a talented blues, soul and rock’n’roll group from Hertford, NC and the Rhythm Pigs, a favorite regional southern rock and southern blues band. MTV showed up to fi lm the bands for an upcoming show on the local band scene.

Brothers Timmy and John, ages 10 and 8, clutched their signed posters from the motorcycle stunt riders who

performed two shows each day. Adam Walker’s Freestyle Extreme Motorcycle Stunt Team had the crowd cheering with their high fl ying big tricks and wide jumps from metal ramp to metal ramp.

Then came the ever popular bikini and tattoo contests. Beauty number 1, Kallissa Peavy, walked away with the honor of being named Miss Outer Banks Harley-Davidson and a cash prize. Island Tattoo of Salvo, NC and Wolf’s Tattoo of Elizabeth City were on hand to judge the tattoo contest and hand out trophies.

Vendor row had something for everyone including Shade Tree’s large array of sunglasses and Mr. D’s leather goods. Mike Boyce local airbrush artist had them lined up to see his creations and Sew What had a hard time keeping up with the demand for patches.

The Bike Show on Sunday brought out a large group of riders. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson’s parking lot was ablaze with customs, stocks, antiques, trikes and an amazing array of radical custom choppers. Women won three of the top spots including the $500 People’s Choice award but the winner in the chopper class got everyone’s attention.

Ray Perry, general manager of Outer Banks Harley-Da-vison was proud to showcase his full service dealership. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson on Route 17 South, “The Rider’s Highway”, was named a Top 100 powersports dealership and has won awards for sales, customer ser-vice and their use of a Pirate theme.

Outer Banks Harley-Davidson is a member of the par-ent company MS Family Harley-Davidson dealerships which also includes Bayside Harley-Davidson, Nags Head Harley-Davidson and the newest location Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson. MS Family dealerships are a 5 time Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield award recipient.

Outer Banks Harley-Davidson was a perfect location for an event which set the stage to be North Carolina’s and the Tidewater area’s most happening Labor Day Motorcycle Rally for years to come. Thanks to everyone for coming out!


OLD WORLD MANICOTTI 12 Large Manicotti Shells 2 Bags Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese 6 Tbls. Dried Basil 2 Jars Classico Spaghetti Sauce 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan & Romano Cheese Mix (already mixed in the shaker) on spag. aisle 2 Cups Hot Itallian Sausage or Regular Spicey Sausage or Ground Chuck (your preference)

Cook your manicotti shells per pkg. directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. Fry your sausage up in a skillet and drain off all grease completely. For your fi lling, in a medium bowl, stir together 3 cups of shred-ded mozzarella along with the ricotta, basil and sausage. Using a teaspoon carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese and sausage mixture. Spray bottom of baking dish and spoon in 2 cups of spaghetti sauce. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spag. sauce over top of pasta. Springkle4 with a generous amount of remaining mozzarella b ut leave back a bit to sprinkle over at the end of cooking. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and Romano mixture and then fi nish off with the rest of your moz-zarella shredded over top. Serve with hot, crusty bread and honey butter. Delicioso

TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS....... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY. God Speed You Home.

I saw this down home, charming woman from South Carolina on the Martha Stewart show , and she was in-structing Martha how to make her famous cake recipe. I’ve made this and trust me, it’s worth every second it takes.

DORTHY MAE BROWN’S APPLE SPICE CAKE1-1/3 Cups Vegetable Oil 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbls. Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp. Baking Soda 2 Cups Sugar 3 Large Eggs 3 to 4 Granny Smith Apples; cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Should measure out to about 3 full cups. 1 Cup Chopped Assorted Nuts; such as pecans and walnuts 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract

CARAMEL SAUCE FOR DRIZZLING 1 Cup Light-Brown Sugar1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted, real butter1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract1 Pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until desired thickness. Drizzle (don’t you just love that word?) all over cake and quality vanilla ice-cream. Ewwweeeeeeee!!!! good stuff.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with cook-ing spray. Working over a large sheet of parchment paper, sift together baking soda and salt; gather sifted ingredients into center of paper and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mix-er fi tted with the paddle attachment, combine vegetable oil, sugar and eggs; mix on high speed until lemon yellow color. Fold reserved parchment in half lengthwise; with mixer on medium speed, gradually shake in dry ingredients until just blended. Add apples and nuts to batter; mix to combine. Add vanilla and mix until all combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until toothpick test comes out clean. apprx. 75 to 90 min. depending on your oven. Remove from oven and cool slightly on a wire rack. Invert cake onto rack and turn right side up onto a serving plate. Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm with fresh, cold ice-cream. Drizzle caramel sauce all over ice-cream too.This is literally too dang good for words! Sure to become one of your treasured recipes that you’ll pass down within your family.

ORANGE MULLED CIDER1 Gallon Apple Cider1 Tub Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange Flavored Drink Mix4 Cinnamon Sticks / 2 tsp. Whole Cloves1/2 tsp. Ground NutmegCook all ingredients on low for 20 min. Remove cin. sticks and cloves before serving warm.


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FALLEN FREEDOM FIGHTER It is with deepest regret that we report the death of Marty Schultz, ABATE of Maryland state director, who was riding home on the morning of August 30th after picking up his bike at a shop when he was struck and killed by the driver of a Jeep Liberty who ran a stop sign, violating the 44-year old rider’s right-of-way. “Since that time there has been considerable speculation in print and heard over the air-waves about whether or not he was wearing a helmet,” said ABATE of Maryland in a prepared statement. “Yes, in fact he was wearing a helmet that came off during the collision or its devastating aftermath. The focus should not be on the helmet, which in many cases provides little or no protection. A helmet can become dislodged or come off during a collision; which is precisely what happened in the collision that took Marty’s life. Instead, shift the focus to what happens before an accident occurs and strive for accident prevention. Legislation advocated by ABATE of Maryland, Inc. during the 2006 session of the Maryland General Assembly sought to increase the penalties for right-of-way violations that result in serious injury or a fatality. The National Coali-tion of Motorcyclists and the motorcyclists rights com-munity extend our sincerest sympathies to the offi cers and members of ABATE of Maryland and the family and friends of Marty Schultz for their tragic loss. “Another Freedom Fighter falls in the line of duty, thanks to one of the many irresponsible motorists out there,” said Tiger Mike Revere, ABATE of Oklahoma state director and member of the NCOM Board of Directors, who fur-ther expressed a sentiment shared by our entire board; “I’m sick and tired of burying my Brothers and Sisters for America’s right to drive stupidly!”

NHTSA REPORTS RISE IN MOTORCYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN DEATHS An increase in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths contributed to an overall rise in high-way fatalities in 2005, reports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffi c Safety Admin-istration (NHTSA). According to the federal agency, the total number of fatalities rose 1.4 percent from 42,836 in 2004 to 43,443 in 2005. Acting Secretary of Transporta-tion Maria Cino noted that a 13 percent increase in rider fatalities from 4,028 in 2004 to 4,553 in 2005 and an increase in pedestrian fatalities from 4,675 to 4,881 off-set an overall decline in highway deaths. In 2005, new motorcycle and scooter sales topped the one-million level for the third straight year, according to the Motor-cycle Industry Council, and increased from 1,063,00 in 2004 to 1,116,000 in 2005, marking 13 straight years of increased sales. Cino added that the number of people injured in motor vehicle crashes declined 3.2 percent from 2.8 million in 2004 to 2.7 million in 2005. Pas-senger vehicle occupant fatalities also dropped by 451, from 31,866 in 2004 to 31,415 in 2005, the lowest level since 1994.

MORE MOTORCYCLES, MORE NOVICE RIDERS Not everybody is screaming bloody murder over rising gaso-line prices, reports ConsumerAffairs.com -- motorcycle manufacturers are ecstatic. According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, more than 350,000 people will take its new-rider course in 2006 -- a 10 per cent increase over the year before. So many people want to ride that there’s a waiting list for spots in the class. The wait can some-times take months. The Motorcycle Industry Council, also based in California , knows the number of riders is rising rapidly. Sales of motorcycles and scooters climbed 8 per cent in the fi rst quarter of 2006, compared to the same period of last year, and is expected to continue its upward spiral. Because of rising fuel prices, there are a lot more novices on motorcycles. In fact, the American Motorcyclist Association reports that 35 per cent of motorcycle own-ers plan to be on their bikes more as a direct result of pumped-up prices at the pump. The typical motorcycle gets 50 miles per gallon of gas, while the average passen-ger car gets less than half of that -- 22.4 miles.

PRESIDENT IMPRESSED WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON President George W. Bush became the third American president to visit Harley-Davidson when he toured the York , Pennsylvania plant on Wednesday, August 16, but told reporters “I’m just looking so far.” Cheers and ap-plause erupted inside the Harley-Davidson Inc. vehicle operations plant when Bush straddled a blue and white Softail and revved its engine again and again. After meet-ing employees, the president shouted, “I’m impressed with the quality of the product here,” over the sounds of the assembly line. “I’m impressed by the fact that these people really enjoy what they’re doing,” Bush told national and local media. Later, following an economic sit-down discussion with company workers and management, Bush vowed to make the quality American product he’d seen fi rsthand open to more international markets. “There’s a direct correlation between exports and jobs,” Bush said. “The more Harleys that are sold in places like Vietnam , China and India , the more likely someone is going to be able to fi nd work.” Harley-Davidson’s worldwide dealer network sold more than 125,000 motorcycles in the sec-ond quarter of the year, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. International retail motorcycle sales grew by 17.3 percent. The motorcycle maker also set a milestone this year when it opened its fi rst dealership in China , a large new market for the company. Bush also promised to help make permanent business tax credits for research and development, citing the company as a model for, as the president put it, “one of America ‘s fi nest products.”

WHO WANTS HELMETS The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized health agency of the United Nations with 191 member states, is stressing the need for man-datory helmet laws worldwide and has published a road safety manual giving technical advice to governments on


Outer Banks Bike Show - Barry’s Walnut IslandSeptember 1-3, 2006

There was almost the dreaded notice of having to make other arrangements for the 3700+ bikes who traveled to OBX to celebrate the 6th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show promoted by Barry Nelms, owner and operator of Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, Sports Center and Marina of Grandy, NC when the remnants of the tropical sea-sons past storm, Ernesto, caused signifi cant fl ooding problems. As the saying goes, just wait a few minutes and the weather will change, sure enough, the sun started to shine bringing blue skies. Entertainment livened up the show throughout the weekend with live performances by Triple Shot and Root 66.

The largest poker run purse in the state of $5000, the Shane Nelms Memorial Poker Run” gathered over 70 mo-torcycles who participated in raising over $1400 contributing to the $7500.00 total successfully raised to benefi t the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Thanks to the following business who volunteered to be poker run stops: Dare County Info Center, Vertigo Tattoo, Lucky 12 Bar & Grill and Jolly Rogers. Just a few of the Bike Show winners included Re-becca Bass & Cindy Lyle, both of Plymouth, NC, William Cox of Chesapeake, VA and Tim Leahey of Grandy, NC.

Ride Hard,~Linda


There’s an Angel in the Mountains

He was a son, brother, and uncle, and friend to ev-eryone he met. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.John Henley Doss, 29, of Big Island VA, took his last journey on August 30, 2006. He passed away from complications of diabetes while in Florida on business. He was the youngest of Herman and

Eula Doss’ six children. He was a life time member of the National Rifl e Association, a member of the National Har-leys Owners Group, a member of the local Harley owners group, the Blue Ridge Chapter of Lynchburg and a Proud American.He had many interest and lived life to the fullest. He was an avid fi sherman, hunter, expert shooter, he built a car and raced on the dirt track at Natural Bridge raceway and he loved riding his Harley Davidson through the moun-tains of Virginia. He was well known as the “Bead Man” at

the Virginia Beach Bike Classic and was often seen riding on the “Bar Car” or the motorized couch, visiting and en-tertaining campers year after year. So on your rides through the moun-tains, if the stars seem a little brighter and the wind blows a little softer, there is an angle in the mountains. On September 9th we proudly road in the “Ride to Live” ride to benefi t Diabetes research, from Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth VA to Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson in Harbin-ger, NC. It had a whole new meaning for our family this year. Many thanks to Dina and all the volunteers that made the ride possible. So next year when you are asked to ride, do us a favor and ride for John and hope that no other person will have to be lost to this awful disease. Thanks, The Doss family. We miss you John,

Your Favorite Sister-in-Law (Pat Doss)P.S. “in a minute”

Harley Davidson for 2007Harley Davidson for 2007It would appear that H-D is all about performance when it comes to their

new line-up for 07. Out with the 88 in. motor and in with the new 96cu in mill. Along with a 6-speed tranny you got the makings of a serious V-Twin. The new power plant will only be available with Electronic Sequential Port fuel Injection. Something I’m not crazy about but I’ll leave that at the door,

This new monster motor will produce 93 ft lbs. of torque as compared to the old 88 which punched out 82 ft lbs. of torque. The extra inches were derived from increasing the stroke to 4.38 inches from the former 4.00 inches. The bore is still 3.75 the same as the 88-inch. The 96 B mill will be for rigid mounting it has the internal counter balancers that made the 88 vibration free. The new 6-speed tranny features gear ratios optimized to match the torque curve of the new 96/96B-twin cam.

The addition of a higher ratio sixth gear reduces top gear r.p.m by 11%. At 75 M.P.H. the engine speed is reduced by 368 r.p.m. Second through gear have helical-cut teeth which lessen tranny noise and increase load carrying capacity. Smooth shifting is due to the fact that “Dog Rings “ that slide to cause gear changes have replaced moving gears. This translates into a greatly reduced throw at the shift lever.

The new 96-inch models also have an automatic chain tensioner; this is something that was long overdue as far as I’m concerned. They have done something with what is normally the fi rst thing to go on a new ride. The exhaust, apparently the muffl er tuning has been designed to both enhance the fl ow for better performance and improve the sound quality.

The camshafts got a big facelift; they are lighter and use improved materials for enhanced durability. New hydrostatic plain cam bearings replace the previous roller bearings and offer increased durability and quieter operation.

Now here’s something that is very cool if you want to punch these babies out to 103cu ins it can be achieved by adding a bolt on big bore kit!! The kit consists of 30875-inch bore cylinders and matching pistons from H-D. No need to stroke any longer.

There are all kinds of changes to these new motors; even the crank-case has been redesigned so that the starter bolts directly to it. Thereby eliminating the jackshaft for better starting performance. An integral oil fi lter adapter eliminates the gaskets and hardware. Internal oil passages eliminate external oil lines and fi ttings.

Model highlights: the Fatboy got a facelift with new wheels and styling designs. New 200-mm rears tire and of course the 96 B motor and 6 speed cruise drive tranny.

The Softail Custom is back with a 200-mm rear tire and king and Queen seat. The rear wheel is of the”Dish” type design like it use to have. Rear fender is the “Fatbob” type.

Dyna Superglide: The FXDC has additional chrome and custom features a new two up ribbed seat, a Fatbob tank and mini pullback bars.

50th Anniversary Limited Edition Sportster: Sports special tank emblems but not much more then that.

Sreamin’ Eagle Softail Springer: This is where it gets interesting, it is available with get this a 110 CU IN motor {1800 c. c} that delivers 115 ft lbs. of torque with of course Electronic Sequential Port fuel Injection [E S P F I] is standard on the twin cam 110. Custom oil cooler with chrome cover is standard equipment. All that horsepower gets delivered to the rear wheel via the new 6- speed Cruise Drive Transmission.

The 110 in motor will also be available on the Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Road King and also the Dynaglide.

Now you know that the Dynaglide is going to be one stoplight special seeing how these bikes were always quick to begin with. But now with that monster mill it’ll be downright scary!

I fi nd it amazing how far Harley has come over the years. I never thought I’d live to see the day when they would have a rigid mounted vibra-tion free motor. But now they are giving us Hotrod Custom bikes with the utmost of technology. I must say they impress the hell out of me with these new innovations. At this rate Harley will remain King of the Road well into this new age.

J.R Morin TRM -AZ



News Byteshow to assess current helmet use and design programs to increase helmet wearing. According to their estimates, motorcyclists account for more than 50 percent of the 1.2 million killed in road crashes every year, adding that the majority of those who die or are disabled in motorcycle accidents are from low and middle income nations, which is why the WHO is intensifying efforts to support govern-ments to increase helmet use through their new publica-tion – “Helmets: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners.” The manual is a follow-up to the World Report on road traffi c injury prevention, published in 2004 by WHO and the World Bank, which provided evidence that establishing and enforcing mandatory helmet use is an effective intervention for reducing injuries and fatalities among two-wheeler users. The manual has been produced under the auspices of the UN road safety collaboration, in collaboration with the Global Road Safety Partnership, the FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society, and the World Bank, as one of a series of documents that aim to provide practical advice on implementing the recommen-dations of the World Report. “We want to make helmet use a high priority for national public health systems,” says Dr. Anders Nordström, Acting Director-General of WHO. “We need to stress not only the effectiveness of helmets in sav-ing lives, but the fact that helmet programs are good value for money. Countries will recoup their investment in these programs many times over through savings to their health care systems, as well as savings to other sectors.” Many countries have succeeded in raising rates of helmet use through adopting laws that make helmet use compulsory, enforcing these laws, and raising public awareness about the laws, as well as the benefi ts of helmet use. “The impor-tance of increasing helmet use follows dramatic growth in motorization around the world, largely from increasing use of motorized two-wheelers, particularly in Asian countries. In China , for example, motorcycle ownership over the last ten years has increased rapidly. In 2004 it was estimated that more than 67 million motorcycles were registered in the country, and approximately 25% of all road traffi c deaths were among motorcyclists and their passengers,” reports the WHO. The manual will be implemented in a number of countries over the next two years, starting in the ASEAN region through the Global Road Safety Partner-ship’s GRSI initiative, but extending to cover countries from Africa, Latin America and the Middle East . In addition to the publication of this manual, WHO has also established a network of experts working to increase helmet use, and supports helmet programs directly in its country work on road safety.

CANADIAN CITY INSTITUTES “NO COLORS” POLICY “Wearing colors of known criminal biker gangs is now of-fi cially unwelcome on city property,” reported the Alberta Daily Herald Tribune, as Grande Prairie Mayor Wayne Ayling put up the fi rst no-gang-colors policy sign on the front doors of City Hall to offi cially start the city’s public

campaign against criminal biker gangs.“We believe it is inappropriate for people to advertise that they belong to a criminal gang on city property,” said Ayling. He said although Grande Prairie is the fi rst city in Western Canada to have such a program in place, three other major cities in Ontario - Barrie , Durham , and To-ronto - already have similar programs. Ayling said the goal now is to get local businesses to put up no-gang-colors signs on their premises, though he admitted that may be a hard sell for some local businesses that regularly have motorcyclists as customers. Quality Hotel, for example, is involved in the Canadian Championship of Bike Building in Wembley and was involved with the Western Canadian Bike Builders Showcase last year. The hotel’s general manager, Felix Seiler, said volunteering to support such a policy would put staff into the role of enforcers, something many are not qualifi ed to do or should not be asked to do. Mark Rodacker is manager of Countryside Motor Sports Inc., which deals with many clients that are into motorcy-cles. He felt the policy was “ridiculous” therefore his busi-ness wouldn’t be involved with the program. “They seem to label anyone who owns a motorcycle as a biker and that being part of a biker club means they’re going to be bad. They’re stereotyping all bikers,” he said. The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) has long fought against discriminatory legislation and opposes dress codes in pub-lic accommodations that unfairly discriminate against bik-ers. NCOM supports anti-discrimination laws that prevent establishments from discriminating against motorcyclists based on style of dress or mode of transportation.

WEIRD NEWS: NEW STAMP ISSUE MISSPELLS “MOTORCYLE” The Postal Service recently, with great fanfare, issued a new set of stamps depicting motor-cycles. Collectors who buy copies issued on the fi rst day the stamps are available can get them with a special commemorative postmark. Unfortunately, the colorful postmark issued during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota misspells it “motorcyle.” Having discovered this, the post offi ce announced Friday that new orders for fi rst-day envelopes will have a corrected postmark. Unless the buyer wants it spelled wrong. In that case they can still order the version with the incorrect postmark. Just include a note asking for the incorrect version. Any collectors who already have misspelled versions can trade them for the corrected version by sending them to INFORMATION FULFILLMENT, DEPT 6270, US POSTAL SERVICE, PO BOX 219424, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64121-9424.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: ”To believe is very dull. To doubt is intensely engrossing. To be on the alert is to live. To be lulled into security is to die.” Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) Anglo-Irish poet/playwright


Billy Lane Tragedy

Billy Lane, who has appeared on the Dis-covery Channel’s “Biker Build-Off” and “Monster Garage”, was involved in a Labor Day Accident that left one motorcyclist dead. The 9 p.m. ac-cident involving the 36-year-old Lane, a resident of Melbourne Beach, occurred on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach. Florida Highway Patrol investigators said Lane was trying to pass

two other vehicles on a double yellow-lined portion of A1A when his southbound 2006 Dodge Ram pickup collided with a northbound 1983 Yamaha moped.The motorcyclist, identifi ed as 56-year-old Melbourne Beach resident Gerald Morelock, was killed instantly. Lane hit the motorcycle head on, and then the pickup hit a power pole,” said Kim Miller, spokeswoman for the Florida Highway Patrol. A passenger in the pickup, identifi ed as 22-year-old Erin Derrick of Rockledge, was also injured in the crash. Lane and Derrick were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne where they were later

released. Florida Highway Patrol traffi c homicide investiga-tors said no charges were fi led, but added they were waiting on the results of blood-alcohol tests, which will be available in six to eight weeks.This is not Lane’s fi rst road incident this year. In June, he was arrested by the North Carolina Highway Patrol on charges of drunk driving. Police said Lane was driving the wrong way on a two-lane road without a helmet. Lane re-fused a breathalyzer test. The Rowan County Clerk of Courts confi rmed that he is due to appear in court on Oct. 5.

DISCOVERY CHANNELS “BIG” CHOPPER VISITS NASHVILLEStory and photography by Swag. Visit Swag on-line at www.BikerSwag.com.

Some of you may remember a TV show that aired on The Discovery Channel sometime back called “BIG” where each week they would build grossly oversized versions of everyday items... like blenders and such. I personally never saw the show and my guess is that it didn’t last long considering that searches on Google and The Discovery Channel’s website turn up little to nothing about it but I do remember a commercial for one episode in particular where a group of well-known bike builders were to create a “BIG” chopper. It must not have grabbed my attention all that much because I didn’t watch the show but when I heard that the bike would be passing through Nashville and stopping at Boswell’s Harley-Davidson, I thought I would check it out. The “BIG” chopper is an actual functioning motorcycle powered by

a 1500cc American V-Twin Motor. It stands over eight feet tall, is nearly twenty-three feet long and rides fi ve people with ease. Its fi nal destination is The Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina who recently acquired the one-of-a-kind novelty bike. You should be able to see it on display there soon.

Have you ever stopped into a cool little shop that not many people know about & you feel like you’ve just found a hidden treasure? Well, each month we’ll be featuring places such as these that have been found by our readers so that others can go check out these gems of the road for themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace cool that you’ve been & you think we should spread the word – drop us an email & a picture or 2 anytime

CHOPPERZ 4 LIFEDoes the price

the reasons why owner Jake Heglar after returning home from Japan while protecting our country with the Marine Corp began building bikes and opened his shop, Chop-perz 4 Life almost 5 years ago.

Doesn’t it seem like these days, every corner you turn there’s another bike shop opening? So, you ask, What separates Chopperz 4 Life from its competition? The most important fact is that all the motorcycles built by Chopperz 4 Life can be fully fi nanced and fully insured. These bikes built by Jake, his partner Wayne Angerman and the crew are fully credited (listed) by NADA and Kelly Blue Book. No longer do you have to go through a dealer to get your chopper because for the past year, Choppers 4 Life has opened their doors to the public allowing you to work directly with them instead of through one of their dealers!

Don’t just “settle” because you can’t seem to fi nd your perfect dream bike. Make your stock bike go from mild to WILD. Contact the awesome crew at Chopperz 4 Life located at 22 Zerkel St in Luray, Virginia, ph: 540-743-6164 or visit their website www.chopperz4life.com


ICO PREPARED FOR HURRICANESOuter Banks, NC--The Interfaith Community Outreach

of the Outer Banks’ Disaster Recovery Program went into action on August 31st, checking equipment, making plans, scheduling and notifying their volunteers to re-spond to anything that Ernesto might throw at the area. They were ready but fortunately not needed.

ICO has taken on the role as Dare County ’s Emer-gency Management’s community liaison during natural disasters. ICO volunteers are First Responders who will operate the Resource Call Center, track needs and coordinate resources post hurricanes.

The Disaster Recovery is only one of the three “Gap” services ICO provides the OBX. In addition, it provides assistance to persons who fi nd themselves in a time of crisis and do not qualify for any governmental assis-tance. Its Home Rehab volunteers, in partnership with Home Depot and the OBX Builders Association, build handicap ramps and do home repairs for persons in need who cannot do the work themselves.

To support its work, ICO will be conducting its signa-ture fundraiser, the 2nd Annual Lighthouse Motorcycle Poker Run, on Saturday Oct. 21st, 2006. The ride will begin and end at the new Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson, in Harbinger, NC. We will ride through the grandeur of Hatteras National Park with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Pamlico Sound on the other. The route also includes the Bridge to Nowhere, the Canadian Hole and the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge. There will be lighthouses to explore and plenty of sun, sea and sand.

Please join us for an exciting ride that will help a com-munity in need. For information contact the ICO at 252 480 0070, [email protected] or visit us at www.interfaithoutreach.com.


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The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s Wild

The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s WildA guy was sitting quietly reading his paper when his wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head with a magazine. “What was that for?” he asked. “That was for the piece of paper in your pants pocket with the name Laura Lou written on it,” she replied. “Two weeks ago when I went to the races, Laura Lou was the name of one of the horses I bet on,” he explained. “Oh honey, I’m sorry,” she said. “I should have known there was a good explanation” Three days later he was watching a ball game on TV when she walked up and hit him in the head again, this time with the iron skillet, which knocked him out cold. When he came to, he asked, “What the heck was that for?” She replied, “Your horse called.”

Gennaro has moved from Italy to the USA. He has been in this country for only 6 months. As he walks the 20 blocks to work every day, he passes a shoe store. Each day he stops and looks in the window to admire the Boccelli leather shoes. He wants those shoes so much... it’s all he can think about. After about 2 months he saves $300, the price of the shoes, and he purchases them. Every Friday night the Italian community holds a dance in the church basement. Gennaro seizes this as an opportunity to wear his new Boccelli leather shoes for the fi rst time. Gennaro asks Sophia to dance and as they dance he asks her, “Sophia, do you wear red panties tonight?” Startled, Sophia replies, “Yes, Gennaro, I do wear red panties tonight, but how do you know?”Gennaro answers, “I see the refl ection in my new $300 Boccelli leather shoes. How do you like them?” Next he asks Rosa to dance, and after a few minutes he asks, “Rosa, do you wear white panties tonight?” Rosa answers, “Yes, Gennaro, I do, but how do you know that?” He replies, “I see the refl ection in my new $300 Boccelli leather shoes. How do you like them?” Now as the evening is almost over and the last song is being played, Gennaro asks Carmela to dance. Midway through the dance his face turns red. He states, “Carmela, be stilla my heart, please, please tell me you wear no panties tonight, please, please, tella me this is true!” Carmela smiles coyly and answers, “You are right, Gennaro, I wear no panties tonight.” Gennaro sighs with relief... “Thanka God . I thought I had a crack in my $300 Boccelli leather shoes!”

Two nuns are ordered to paint a room in the convent, and the last instruction of the Mother Superior is that they must not get even a drop of paint on their habits. After conferring about this for a while, the two nuns decide to lock the door of the room, strip off their habits, and paint in the nude.In the middle of the project, there comes a knock at thedoor. “Who is it?”, calls one of the nuns.“Blind man,” replies a voice from the other side of the door.The two nuns look at each other and shrug, and deciding that no harmcan come from letting a blind man into the room, they open the door.“Nice boobs,” says the delivery man, “where do you want the blinds?”

A female offi cer arrested Bubba for drunk driving. The female offi cer tells Bubba, “Sir, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you.”Bubba replies, “Breasts.”

Cajun walks into a bar with a pet alligator by his side. He puts the alligator up on the bar. He turns to the astonished patrons. “I’ll make you a deal. I’ll open this alligator’s mouth and place my manhood inside. Then the gator will close his mouth for one minute. “Then he’ll open his mouth and I’ll remove my unit unscathed. In return for witnessing this spectacle, Each of you will buy me a drink.” The crowd murmured their approval. The man stood up on the bar, Dropped his trousers, and placed his Johnson and related parts in the alligator’s open mouth. The gator closed his mouth as the crowd gasped. After a minute, the man grabbed a beer bottle and smacked the alligator hard on the top of its head. The gator opened his mouth and the man removed his genitals unscathed as promised. The crowd cheered, and the fi rst of his free drinks were delivered. The man stood up again and made another offer. “I’ll pay anyone $100 who’s willing to give it a try.” A hush fell over the crowd. After a while, a hand went up in the back of the bar. A blonde woman timidly spoke up.....”I’ll try it – Only, just don’t hit me so hard with the beer bottle!”In a hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, at about 11:00 a.m., regardless of their medical condition. This puzzled the doctors and some even thought it had something to do with the supernatural. No one could solve the mystery as to why the deaths occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, so a worldwide team of experts was assembled to investigate the cause of the incidents. The next Sunday morning, a few minutes before 11:00 a.m., all of the doctors and nurses nervously waited outside the ward to see for themselves what the terrible phenomenon was all about. Some were holding wooden crosses, prayer books, and other holy objects to ward off the evil spirits. Just when the clock struck 11:00, Pookie Johnson, the part-time Sunday sweeper, entered the ward and unplugged the life support system so he could use the vacuum cleaner.

Lena was in the kitchen doing the boiled eggs for breakfast. Ollie walks in and asks “What’s for breakfast?” Lena turns to him and says, “We’ve got to have sex this very moment”. Ollie, thinking it’s his lucky day, bends her over the kitchen table and they have sex. Afterwards, Ollie says, “By Golly, That sure was Good, But what was the occasion ?” Lena responded: “The egg timer’s broken!”

Blonde Caller: “Can you give me the telephone number for Jack?” Operator: “I’m sorry; I don’t understand who you are talking about”. Blonde Caller: “On page 1 section 5, of the user guide it clearly states that I need to unplug the computer from the AC wall socket and telephone Jack before cleaning. Now, can you please give me the number for Jack?”

A three-year-old little boy was examining his testicles while taking a bath. “Mom,” he asked, “are these my brains?” “Not yet,” she replied.

Sparks America 2006 Bike Week OklahomaOne BAD ASS Bike Run

By: Rev. DebJune16-25, 2006

If you are not from Oklahoma you might ask, “Where is Sparks, Oklahoma?” Maybe you are not even aware there is a “Bike Week” in Oklahoma. Oklahoma often gets the lousy rap of not being very big on the scene when it comes to large commercialized motorcycling events, therefore the misunderstanding comes about that not much happens in Oklahoma when it comes to motorcycle rallies. This could not be further from the truth. In Oklahoma, there is a profound consensus “It is not the bike that makes the biker, it is the biker that makes the bike.” It would appear to me that at-tending a large-scale well-known commercialized motorcycle rally is unfortunately entirely different than experiencing an authentic, all-encompassing “Bike Rally” overfl owing with true to life bikers.

Perhaps that is why right here in Oklahoma you can still fi nd an annual “Old School” “Bike Rally,” in which to enjoy the true spirit of Old School run and rally entertainment.

Imagine if you will, an enormous rally grounds spread out over 105 acres of ranch land, where you are NOT fi ned and or arrested for showing T&A. Where the rally itself is not dependant on televised “East” meets “West,” which company builds the highest dollar theme bike that wins the high dollar purse, or how many famous autographs you can get while wearing your Sunday best biker outfi t. “Sparks America Bike Week” legendarily coined, as “ONE BAD ASS BIKE RUN” is defi nitely a one true statement. Sparks, Oklahoma is a scarcely populated, picturesque, township with prime farm and ranch land, located in eastern, Oklahoma. Tens of thousands plan their vaca-tions around this “Old School” biker event. Motorcycle afi cionados from every imaginable back-ground ride in from across the United States and seven different countries to attend, furthermore, they return each year because of the untamed un-commercialized ambiance, it offers. The event itself is estimated as one of the largest growing motorcycle rallies in the United States to date and nearing number one in popularity.

Tony Ward along with his dedicated family and friends birthed the concept of using his 105 acres of ranch land, located within the township of Sparks, Oklahoma, to have “Old School” mo-torcycle runs and rallies. “Sparks America Bike Run” was founded in 1998 to help fund the Sparks Fire Department that was in dire straights and since then has helped many other worthy causes such as medical emergencies that would otherwise not be funded by local or governmental agen-cies because of red tape restrictions.

The Maria Ward Foundation was founded in 2004 as a namesake, in honor of Tony’s daughter who passed away in May 2004, due to complications from appendicitis. She was always a central part of the “Sparks America” creation and treasured being involved, working hand and hand beside her father making the runs and rallies happen.

As like Maria, you too can be an integral part of making miracles happen by donating to the Maria Ward Foundation through the Sparks America website at (www.sparksamerica.com). Your donations will help to ease the pain and strife of medical emergencies that would otherwise go by the way side due to countless red tape procedures and boundaries.

Bike Week Oklahoma at Sparks America Campground ™ is 10 days long, giving people more time to travel and more time to stay. Many said it could not be done, some called Tony Ward crazy, indicating there would not be enough people to support it, adding that the “Old School” concept would become compromised and commercialism would take over. The population of Sparks, Oklahoma, itself is estimated to be only 313 and the average annual household income in Sparks is $39,584. This June was only the second year of Bike Week Oklahoma and attendance was nearly 8,000. (http://www.homepages.com/localpages/Oklahoma/Sparks.htm.) You might say that for ten days Bike Week Oklahoma turns Sparks America Campgrounds into that similar to an overnight city, a biker Woodstock, if you will. Therefore, I would say that Tony Ward was not crazy in his vision but clever in his decision. With ample supplies of ice and ice-cold dollar beers, along with two skinny dippin’ ponds to cool off in, continuous bike and people games during the day, and a variety of live kick ass bands and entertainment on stage every evening, I would say it could be done, is being done, and will be done in the future.

Brian and Toni Shearon, National owners of Thunder Roads Magazine wanted to experience fi rst hand all that they had been hearing about Sparks, America from , John and Tracey McLaugh-lin, AKA Houndog and Thumper, owners of Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma. So with a spur of the moment decision, Brian and Super B (Brian’s Dad) gassed up the Thunder Roads Big Rig and headed out to Sparks, Oklahoma, from Chapmansboro, Tennessee, to party for a week-end at the ever-famous “One Bad Ass Bike Rally” event everyone was talking up. The Thunder Roads Rig happens to be a semi-truck luxuriously remodeled into a fully loaded two bedroom with full kitchen and bath, which includes a Jacuzzi tub and living room area. The rig is also equipped with a hydraulic lift that will elevate your motorcycle to a fancy overhead hideaway storage area to safely park when in transport. Rusty Cornet, owner and operator of Okie City Customs answered the call and agreed to let Thunder Roads put one of his creations on display at Sparks America. Those of you who were at the Oklahoma Bike Build-Off this year would have recognized it as the winning bike.

Not to my surprise after all the great things I had heard about Brian and Toni Shearon as an engaging team with awesome ideas, I was further impressed by Brian’s down to earth good old


boy let’s go fi shing attitude. My only regret was not being able to meet Toni in person. Someone had to stay at home and run the offi ce, I guess Toni drew the short straw this time.

I was excited to be able to meet with the national owners and co-founders of the Thunder Roads Magazine and of course, to hear more about the history of how it all started. Neverthe-less, there was a job to do, chasing the story and being the dedicated photojournalist that I am, wanting to do the best job I could do gathering photos and details to tell the story. There was just one catch June 18 was my birthday and I had planned to just kick back and participate in the fun all weekend but as often times happen the story won’t wait and a reporter must be on their toes willing to get-r-done as they say in Hollywood. I did however have one particular birthday wish come true of slow danc-ing to the live music in front of the main stage and underneath the huge pale moon light with my old-man JT, which is one thing I do not get to do often enough. Most the time I am behind the camera trying to get that one shot that says it all. David, head of concessions and vending, made sure that I had a golf cart to drive for my entire birthday weekend and for that, I am ever grateful. Heck, during the last weekend of the 10-day long event, which by the way holds true as it has been coined to be “One Bad Ass Bike Rally,” Tony Ward sent me up in a helicopter to take aerial pictures and paid for it himself and it was my birthday all over again.

This is one rally you will attend that it does not matter what your patch or affi liations are, you are treated like family with high regards and respects. This year unlike any others before, I was asked to perform the renewal of wed-ding vows. Therefore, with less than an hour to write the renewal vows and prepare for the ceremony, I wrote the renewal vows on the back of a Bike Week Oklahoma itinerary. Carefully noting gathered information from the bride and groom (once more to be) after nearly 30 years of marriage and two children. This was probably one of the most romantic ceremonies I have ever perform because both the bride and groom were like two teenagers in love and everything was completely spontaneous. Since then I have had others that want to be married at and during the next Sparks America bike rally in October. Tony has given his blessing to perform wedding ceremonies at the campgrounds and adds that to this date there have been 20 weddings pre-formed at the Sparks America Campgrounds, including his own daughter and not one of the couples married there have fi led for divorce. Therefore, you can expect to see more of Rev. Deb in action, you might even say it would be of good karma to schedule your wedding plans to be preformed there.

I will see you in the autumn for “The Best Halloween Party in America”. Tony, many thanks from the Thunder Roads magazine family for all you and your Sparks America crew do for so many.

Until then, respects and regards.



Coming home from the 6th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show in Grandy, NC., our correspondent Ricky Derby & his friend Barry, stopped to enjoy a Mud Bog. Looks like messy fun!

Beginning October 1, 2006, you can now have your event/ride fl yer posted on our website, www.thunderroads-virginia.com. Each month, we re-ceive many requests for submissions into our Calendar of Events Listing & since we’re always striving to pro-vide everyone with as much info available by promot-ing your events, it has prompted this GREAT NEWS! Our webmaster, Troy Uhl will work his magic once again for us by providing a special link on our homep-age where your fl yers will be available for everyone to see! Each day, more readers & riders are clicking to Thunder Roads Magazine Mid-Atlantic for the latest updates & info available. HERE’S HOW TO GET YOURS POSTED: The event fl yer rate is $25 per 30 day posting period beginning from the actual date the fl yer fi rst appears on our website (contacts will be notifi ed). Submissions must be emailed in .jpg or .pdf fi le format only AND have a resolution of at least 300 DPI. Email it as an attach-ment including in the body of email your billing/contact name, address, phone(s), fax & email to: Kelly - [email protected] or Linda, [email protected]. As soon as we receive your email with the fl yer attached, an invoice will be sent so that you can get payment to us quickly. Flyers will be posted within 5 days of receiving your check.

CHECK IT OUT!!!!....NOW AVAILABLE - RIDE/EVENT FLYERS POSTED ONLINE

BIKER FRIENDLY LISTING

It’s important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road!

Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of establishments throughout the

Mid-Atlantic states that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike service shop,

restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors,

you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can also be found, in bold, throughout this listing – they

are the best of the best at what they do, making a special showing to give you the fi nest in everything

that they have to offer. Most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff

here at Thunder Roads is greatly appreciative of their continuous support each month, for they are

the sole fi nancial supporters of this magazine – WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give

them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by their shops for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you would like to join our Thunder Roads family of advertisers, please give us a call (757) 831-2264 or

email [email protected]. We are the # 1 Free Biker Publication in the Mid-Atlantic giving you our best. “Where There’s Bikes….There’s Going To

Be Thunder….THUNDER ROADS”

Maryland

Harley Davidson of Washington9407 Livingston Rd.Ft. Washington, MD

(301) 248-1200

Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Williamsport10210 Governor Lane Blvd - Suite 2004

Williamsport, MD 21795(301) 223-1800 or (301) 416-3900

Harley-Davidson of Maryland Inc/Elkridge Buell7010 Troy Hill DriveElkridge, MD 21075

(410) 796-1044

Haus of Trikes12636 Sunset Ave. Unit F5

Ocean City, MD (410) 213-2421

www.hausoftrikes.com

North Carolina

Curly’s Harley-Davidson/Buell 3825 Reidsville RoadWinston-Salem, NC

336-722-3106

Davis Harley-Davidson2215 Hanford Rd.

Burlington, NC 27215(336) 227-1261

www.davishd.com

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Highway 158

Harbinger, NC 27941(252) 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

Nag’s Head Harley-Davidson4104 S. Dare Trail

Milepost 13 (Highway 159 Bypass)Nags Head, NC 27959

(252) 255-5922www.nagsheadhd.com

Outer Banks Harley-Davidson1223 U.S. Highway 17 South

Elizabeth City, NC 27909(252) 338-8866

www.outerbankshd.com

Virginia

Al’s Towing & Nicky’s Custom5570 Raby Rd

Norfolk, VA 23541(407) 455-6667

www.alstowing.com

American Legend Custom Motorcycles10611 Wards Rd

Rustburg, VA 24588(434) 821-5303

www.americanlegendcustomcycles.com

Bayside Harley-Davidson3403 High StreetPortsmouth, VA (757) 397-5550

www.baysidehd.com

Black Wolf Harley-Davidson18100 Black Wolf Lane

Abington, VA 24211(276) 628-5822

Burcham Cycles, Inc.1500 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA (804) 526-2300

www.burchamscycles.com

Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles 128-4 Windy Hill Lane

Winchester, VA540-545-8733

Catlin Kustom Cycles1909 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA804526-2208

www.ckccustoms.com

Chix Custom Cycles3745 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 363-2453

www.chixcustomcycles.com

Chopperz 4 Life Mfg Inc.22 Zerkel StreetLuray, VA 22835(540) 743-2925

Email: [email protected]: www.chopperz4life.com

Classic Twins19363 Brandy RoadBrandy Station, VA

(540) 829-0313

Coleman Power Sports 435 S. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA(800) 888-3619

Coleman Power Sports 14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA (703) 497-1500

Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell1701 Temple Parkway

Prince George, VA (804) 861-4700

Cycle Creations4230 Lankford Hwy

New Church, VA 23415(757) 854-4144

Departure Bike Works5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

Devil Dawg Custom Cycles14512 Lee Road Units C, D & E

Chantilly, VA 20151(703) 378-4115 or (888) 550-9810www.devildawgcustomcycles.com

East Coast Harley/Buell17975 Main Street

Dumfries, VA(703) 221-3757

Full House Cycles100 Full House Drive

Winchester, VA 540-667-0088

Gator Hole Powersports342 Mecklenburg DriveChase City, VA 23924

(434) 372-1771

Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.140 Independence DriveWinchester, VA 22602

(540) 662-4468

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell6450 George Washington Memorial Highway

Yorktown, VA(757) 872-7223

Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg20452 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA434-237-2381

Harley-Davidson of Wytheville 430 Lithia RoadWytheville, VA 276-228-9000

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Iron Sports Custom Cycles 3520 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 366-0042

Jim McClure’sMaster Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

King’s Restoration36 Cloverdale Pl.Cloverdale, VA(540) 966-3911

Mark Long Cycleswww.marklongcycles.com

68 Cool Springs RdFredericksburg, VA

(540) 899-6700 &

22890 Quicksilver DrDulles, VA

(703) 661-8600

Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667Nicky’s cell: (757) 407-2696

www.alstowing.com

Outlanders4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson9739 Lee Highway

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

ProStreet Cycles8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

www.prostreetcycles.net

Revolutionary Harley-Davidson6401 Richmond RdLightfoot, VA 23090

(757) 565-5122

Richmond Harley-Davidson10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

Riders, Inc 928 Cycle LaneSouth Hill, VA877-913-1379

www.ridersinc.net

Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson/Buell1925 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, VA 24017(540) 562-5424

Rob’s Used Harley PartsHerndon, VA

(703) 476-6607www.robsusedharleyparts.com

Rocket Rogers Old 97 Choppers 2830 Riverside DriveDanville, VA 24540

434-792-3132www.rocketrogersmotorcycles.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

Southside Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.385 North Witchduck Rd

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 499-8964

South Richmond Harley-Davidson Shop10011 Hull Street

Richmond, VA(804) 745-3445

Stonewall Cycle705 E. Stonewall

Front Royal, VA 22630(540) 631-7544

Suicide Jack Choppers2520 Waco Street

Richmond, VA 23294(804) 501-0006

Email: [email protected]: www.SuicideJack.cc

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson4960 Riverside Drive

Danville, VA 24541-5630(434) 822-BIKE (2453)

www.davishd.com

Tidewater Motorcycles Inc.4324 Godwin Blvd

Suffolk, VA (757) 255-4200

Tom’s Custom Cycles7203A George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt17

Yorktown, VA (757) 898-7702

Top Notch Custom Cycles2011 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3456(540) 899-9929 www.topnotchcustomcycles.com


Waugh Enterprises385 Waugh Boulevard

Orange, VA(540) 672-5550

Whiskey Bent Choppers25419 Constitution Highway

Rhoadesville, VA(540) 854-9208

Whiskey Choppers(757) 961-6333 www.whiskeychoppers.com

Manufacturing & Service Facility:612 Industrial Park DriveNewport News, VA

Whitt’s Harley-Davidson/Buell Sales, Inc.9321 Center Street

Manassas, VA(703) 369-7077

www.whittshd.com

West Virginia

Cole Harley-Davidson 1804 Bland St.

Bluefi eld, WV 24701(304) 324-8116

Mike’s Harley-DavidsonHighway 119 Preece Bottom Rd

Delbartown, WV 25670(304) 426-4241

Help Me Ride – Motorcycle Financing1-800-881-6002

www.helpmeride.com

Virginia

Dye Art Custom Airbrush & Graphics200 Commerce Circle, Suite L

Yorktown, VA 23693(757) 890-0918

www.dyeart.com

Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.413 W. York StreetNorfolk, VA 236101-800-9-THE-LAW

The Law Offi ce of Tom McGrath1-800-321-8968

www.motorcyclevirginia.com

Virginia

Diva Customs501 17th St.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-DIVA

www.divacustoms.com

Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven1920Atlantic Ave


Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties

9902A Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA

(757) 599-4070

Reeps Riders3601B E. Ocean View Ave

Norfolk, VA 23518(757) 362-3971

www.reepsriders.com

Route 17 – The Rider’s Highway3403 High Street (Hwy 17)

Portsmouth, VA 23707(757) 967-8268

[email protected]

The Shade Tree www.myshadetree.net

757-435-2457

Trends6405 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 362-9790

West Virginia

C/A Bike Accessories1615 Wichest Ave.

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

[email protected]

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Biker Nation – Sturgis 2006By Matthew Allan

August 6, 2006 - The Gathering

There are no obvious signs when it occurs. No advertisements on TV or billboards on the road. It is simply a gathering – a migration as when autumn turns and birds fl y south. Streams of bikes appear on the west-

ern interstates headed to the Dakotas. There is not a lot of fuss or hoopla… it simply is the summer gathering of the Biker Nation. Over 500,000 bikes were reported to have rolled through Sturgis for the 66th annual event held in 2006. I wondered what all those “6s” might mean for the rally event… would we have a special visit from a Satanic cult or more violence? It didn’t appear that way to me. I heard one guy mention more fi ghting than usual but I didn’t see it. In fact, it was more the opposite – a civil gathering of diverse people riding every kind of two or three wheeler – the Biker Nation.

The migration was readily apparent as we rolled into Chey-enne. The Flying-J Truck Plaza was overloaded with bikers, RVs and big rigs as everyone lined up for the best gas prices in 300 miles. Down the road RVs and trailers holding to the right lane clearly advertise their intentions for a major party in Sturgis. Think about it… steaks, beers, DVDs and everything else stashed away in the RV for a week of parties. In the Black Hills when the day temperatures clear 100+ just turn on the air conditioner. Take a ride when the weather is good. For those of us tent camping it seems like pure luxury.

The Biker Nation is not a cult or sect. It has grown to big for that with diverse colors and threads woven into the biker social tapestry. The threads unraveled to reveal the wonderful tapestry of the Biker Nation as we roll towards Sturgis. I see seniors on their trikes. It shows continued spirit for the free-dom of open riding – not satisfi ed to be only cagers just yet. When I get to a point where balance on two wheels seems uncertain or when my knees no longer support the weight of big machines, then I will be looking at a trike to carry me into my last years.

Riders in noisy packs of 10-20 bikes are streaming across the open landscape of eastern Wyoming. Some with pull along trailers but most with heavy loads draped over their sissy bars. The real distinction in these biker packs is be-tween those riders with headgear and riding apparel versus riders with body laid bare to the sun. I have traveled for many hours and many days in the summer sun and literally cannot survive without some solar screening – it’s my Norwegian ancestry that kills me in the sun. That is probably how the Celts destroyed their Viking invaders… simply laid them out in the sun. I see riders running for hours in the open sun baked coffee brown and wind blown. It is with a sense of admiration that I stop and chat with these people to see how well they are doing. Some folks just soak up the sun.

We met an Idaho family traveling to Sturgis. Mom and Dad were riding with their two sons in their late teens or 20’s. They rode some very nice Harleys and were doing 1,700 miles round trip. I was thinking what a great family outing!


Think of the bonds you can build with your sons traveling across country.

The midday sun would inevitably heat up the high prairie to produce boomers in the sky. Thunderclouds rose for thousands of feet and sheets of rain could be seen marching across the open landscape. The migration continued. In the Black Hills during Sturgis week the afternoon storms were fi erce. People reported heavy hailstorms es-pecially in the Deadwood area where the elevation is greater. Riders would roll over a hill to fi nd a massive cloudbank confronting them. Many riders would stop under an overpass but this became espe-cially dangerous on I-80 because the big rigs and RVs would have to navigate through the bikes along the shoulders. Interstate traffi c driving along at 75+ mph would likely hit the brakes on the wet pave-ment in reaction to the situation. I did not see an accident happen but there are too many bikes in the Sturgis area to continue this practice. A few large tents in the pull-off areas would allow riders to fi nd cover and get them off the interstate. An alternative would be more warn-ing signs for travelers entering the Sturgis area during bike week to let them know of the increased traffi c. The Weather Channel or some other outfi t could provide some free access to weather reports at Rally Headquarters or other popular venue. It would allow to people to make informed decisions about weather conditions during their travels.

I believe there needs to be more free events at Sturgis. I don’t un-derstand why there aren’t free bands playing at virtually every venue on the street. What great exposure! I use to play in a band and would have defi nitely traveled to Sturgis for the chance to play there. The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce could simply put out the word that bands wishing to showcase their talents should send in a demo and the whole rally could have entertainment. In a similar way, artists should be encouraged to attend. If there were places set up just for the arts and crafts with very low rent this would become possible. The prices for art would be lower too! There are many artists who come to Sturgis but very few places where they congregate so you must make your way through the pins and tee shirts to fi nd them. More free events and artistry would make Sturgis more entertaining and not just another notch on your belt of rallies.

We really enjoyed the people at Sturgis. One guy at the camp-ground taught me how to tune my carbs and many people came over to talk with us. There were many unique characters on the street in Sturgis. I have included some of these characters with this article. There was the “Big Hat” and then the “Racoon Man” and there were many scantily clad women especially the “Pink Lady”. Enjoy… I had fun talking with these people while snapping their picture.

Sturgis remained the best single rally point for the Biker Nation in 2006. It was colorful and entertaining.

Safe travels. Life is best just cruisin’.

Matthew Allan is a moto-journal-ist living in Colorado and West Virginia. He keeps a ride in both places to placate the road demons that haunt him. He is the author of The Zen Guide to Motorcycle Riding.


THUNDERTHUNDERon the roadon the roadFirst let me apologize for taking the month of September

off. I can only travel so much! I decided to trek up north before the riding season ended and check out New Hampshire. Did you know that New Hampshire has the most registered motorcycles of any state in the USA? Now that is impres-sive! I stayed in Rochester, NH and my friend Chris was kind enough to lend me his Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic for the weekend. That bike sure was a treat to ride with all the engine mods on it. Tip: Do not try to race Chris on your bike! I met up with my old man and his 1995 Heritage Soft Tail and we did some back country and mountain riding! The roads up there are incredible and the temperature was perfect! The leaves are just starting to turn up there into the most amazing colors. Bikers come from all over the country to see the leaves turn in NH and ride through the Mt. Washington Valley. I also visited Hampton Beach to check out the Seafood Festival and stuff my face with Maine Lobster.

I couldn’t visit a state with out checking out the premier scoot shop. I was directed to V-Twin Cycles in Rochester. When I walked in, I met the smiling owner, Frank McCutch-eon, who was more than glad to donate some time to Thunder Roads. He has been working on Harley’s for over 12 years. Frank decided one day that he wanted to create a place that provided dealer quality service without paying high dealer service fees. Frank and his staff of three have all the latest Harley specialty equipment to keep your scoot in tiptop shape. They have a dyno in house so they can map your fuel injec-tion or re-jet your carbs. And to prove they will give you power, Frank owns a Fat Boy with a 113’ stroker motor that pushes out over 130 HP and 135 lbs of torque! V-Twin also does fac-tory warranty work and will handle the most grueling insur-ance jobs. Did I mention V-Twin is also a licensed dealer with in house fi nancing? Frank has over 40 used bikes in stock ranging from a radical chopper, to a stock soft tail, or a mutant Buell that I really wanted to buy. As their slogan states, they defi nitely are a “high quality alternative to a dealer.” Frank also told me that he is a licensed service facility for many one off custom chopper builders from out west that most dealers won’t even touch.

In short, if you have not ridden in NH, you’re missing out. They may have a short riding season but serious bik-ers defi nitely are not in short supply. V-Twin Cycles is what keeps them riding yearlong, yes, yearlong. Some of the crazy S.O.B.’s ride in the snow! Visit Frank and his crew on Rte 125 in Rochester NH or visit them on the web at www.vtwincycles.com

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Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. The change of the season. The turning of the leaves. I just love getting on my Road King and taking a scenic tour of the fall foliage and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.But along with that beauty comes a concern for us bik-ers. The days are getting shorter, the weather is turning cooler, and all of those beautiful leaves hanging on the trees are falling onto the roadway. And those leaves, especially when wet, can become dangerous for us out there on two wheels if we are not careful. Even the dry leaves can be covering wet leaves.The leaves in the roadway can also obscure our view of the road itself. We don’t know what lies under the leaves. It could be only the road. But it can just as eas-ily be a pothole or something else.Just as with a backwoods leaf covered road, we need to guard ourselves from anything that obscures our true vision.Jesus is the path that we should follow. And it is impor-tant that we keep from losing site of His path for us.How can we do that?

By letting the things of this world get between us and God. By letting our own efforts hide from us what God is trying to show us. Or by letting our sin remain as a barrier between us and God when He has provided forgiveness for that sin through His Son, Jesus Christ.Just as we carefully watch the road ahead when we are riding, we need to focus on what God wants us to do and avoid the obstacles that get in our way so that we can remain on the clear road that He has provided for us.This is accomplished when we put God fi rst before us at all times. When we make time to be with Him, studying His Word and communicating with Him in prayer so that we can grow more Christ-like.When we do these things we will not be able to avoid all the fallen leaves in our path. But we will at least be able to hold on to our secure position more fi rmly and see the road ahead more clearly as we travel where God leads us every day.

Always and All Ways in Christ< )))>< Rick ‘Preacher’ Saunders


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Club DirectoryABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fi ght to protect

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ABATE of VA/Blue Ridge Meets at 7 pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pano’s Rest. in Harrisonburg.

Info: (434) 248-6211

ABATE of VA/Battlefi eld Chapt. Meets 3rd Wed. @7:30 pm at Guisseppe’s Italian Rest. Contact Red

(434) 535-0608

ABATE Blackwater Chapter of VA Meets 2nd Tues at 7:30 pm, Jordans Rest. 1200 Armory Dr., Franklin, VA

ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg & surrounding counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434) 239-4170.

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm

ABATE of VA/Olde Dominion Chapter Meets at JV’s Restaurant at 6666 Route 50, Falls Church, Virginia.

First Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Info [email protected]

ABATE OF VA/Star CityMeets 7 pm, 2nd Wed @ Starters, Colorado Street in Salem VA.

Info:(540) 985-6808.www.starcityabate.freeservers.com [email protected]

ABATE of VA/Tidewater Meets 3rd Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk. Info: (757) 560-6892 [email protected]

ABATE/FIRST CAPITOL CHAPTER Meets 1st Sunday @ 10 am at Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757

5429 Richmond Road

ABATE of River City Meets 3rd Sunday - Starting Sunday, Oct. 15 we will meet at 5pm at Talon’s (formerly known as Beefeater’s). Talon’s is located at 11800 Hull Street Road (Rt.360) (804-744-9541). It’s about a mile east of

Rt.288 (third light). Contact Steve at [email protected] or (804) 743-2038

American Cruisers Chapter Chesapeake, VA Jack Wright (757) 465-8578,

[email protected] www.americancruisers.us

American Cruisers Chapter 144 Suffolk, VA Bill Brewer (757) 255-4200

American Cruisers Chapter 145 - Virginia Peninsula President: Bill Pauls, (757) 879-6811, email: [email protected],

web: http://www.aca145.org

The American Legion Riders of Post 284 P.O. Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167,

email: [email protected]

Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach) Christian Riding Group

Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pmOverseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190

[email protected]

Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3rd Friday at Bayside Harley-Davidson

Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson

Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc. 501 ©3 Non-Profi t Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial

Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Offi ce: (301) 893-2900 Email: [email protected]: www.fi reupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart

Motto: We Ride Because We Care

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V Hampton Roads

Meets 4th Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VAClub President – Susan Taylor (757) 531-1224

[email protected]://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIIMeets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge

Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824

Blue Knights Virginia Chapter IIIRichmond, VA (804) 379-0578

Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley-

Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969, Graffan Reynolds (540) 588-6191, Dave Miller (540) 362-3962

Buell Owners in the DC areaMeets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D

Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle ClubBill Robinson, Chapter PresidentEmail: [email protected]

Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910

Central VA Trail RidersMeets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.

At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Java Rock in Manassas @ 9:30 am, President – Rick Saunders,

[email protected]

CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA

Info: (540) 588-6191

Concours Owners GroupCOG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne

Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874Email: [email protected]

Down By Law 757 MC Clubwww.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”

Email: [email protected]

EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com

GWRRA chapter K of RoanokeMeets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport

Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAKChapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897

GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235

GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERSMeets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm

For more info call (540) 265-2986

Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26Website http//bikers.crusading.org/“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Offi cer HRSC

[email protected]

Heaven Bound Bikers Meets 2nd Sat. each month 9am riders in South Hill (434) 372-3785 a

great ride after each meeting

Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026;

[email protected] www.heavenssaints.comHonda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/C

Meetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun Motorsports in Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652

Honda Riders Club (HRC)Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm Stonewall

Jackson VFD7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233

Indian Riders GroupVA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com

LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of month

See www.ladyriderinc.com or write [email protected]

Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Associationwww.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396

Richmond, VA 23235 [email protected]

Richmond Riderswww.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for Bikes in the Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason webmaster

@richmondriders.com

Rolling Thunder, Inc. – Chapter 4 VAMeets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s 2004 Ward Road

Website: www.rollingthunder1.com. New members please email Kirk @ [email protected] or Chris @ [email protected]

Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VAMeets the second Tuesday (on odd months) 7PM at the American Legion, Post 25, 7609 Marshall Avenue, New Port News, Va., (757) 245-4532, and the third Wednesday (on even months) 7PM at VFW

Post 392, 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, Va. (757) 486-5875. New member’s please call Gordon (757) 439-0167

or e-mail: [email protected]

Shenandoah Valley HOGMonthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates 2nd Sunday

next month 2nd Tuesday. hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com

SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

www.sonofthundermm.com [email protected] meet every fi rst Saturday of each month at thunder alley

Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome

Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder AlleyTimes:Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm; Thurs.(Recovery Program) 7 pm

All our runs go to JC’S Recovery House – All people that we help through this house are by application and acceptance

based on their desire for help

The Southern Cruisers Riding Club Hill City Chapter of Lynchburg, VA

Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at Big Licks Tropical Grill @ 6:45. Any inquiries please email the following: Phil Stanley 1st Offi ce SCRC Hill City Chapter [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or visit our website at www.hillcitycruisers.com

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 1885461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://

vbstar.mav.net email:[email protected], contact Lisa Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734 [email protected]

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, VaMeets the 3rd Thursday each month, check the website for more info.http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne (804)458-4759

or [email protected]

TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that each one our rides/events

can be scheduled not to confl ict with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner

of Volvo Pkwy & Battlefi eld Blvd in Chesapeake, VA

Virginia Freedom RidersP O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com

President: Bernie AdamsEmail: [email protected] Membership Offi cer: Sandy Cartwright

email: [email protected]

V MAX Owners Association Eric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct.,

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell,

150*132514*24 Nextel Direct ConnectJimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia,

5901 Atteentee Rd Springfi eld, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15, Cell: 703-618-2333

Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144 Roseway Ct., Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753

Williamsburg Riders MC ClubContact: John Heckman at [email protected]. We

meet the 4th Thursday of each month – see web page for location. www.williamsburgriders.org

Wings Over HistoryGold Wing Road Riders Assoc. Appalachian Region N. Virginia District

Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd., Richmond, VA 23237

Women on Wheelswww.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER Call (800) 322-1969 or email: [email protected]


JimmyJimmy

This month’s THUNDER ROADS read-This month’s THUNDER ROADS read-er and rider is Mr. Jimmy Dale Swan-er and rider is Mr. Jimmy Dale Swan-sey. This is Jimmy’s fi rst Harley; he sey. This is Jimmy’s fi rst Harley; he found it on E-BAY and couldn’t resist found it on E-BAY and couldn’t resist it. He drove all the way to Greenville, it. He drove all the way to Greenville, South Carolina to buy his 2006 Soft-South Carolina to buy his 2006 Soft-tail Standard, vivid black Harley. It tail Standard, vivid black Harley. It has a 2” lowering kit, with front and has a 2” lowering kit, with front and rear smooth lace tires, the rear tire rear smooth lace tires, the rear tire is a 200 mm stock. The bike also is a 200 mm stock. The bike also has Vance & Hines long short pipes. has Vance & Hines long short pipes. Jimmy is very proud of fi rst bike as is Jimmy is very proud of fi rst bike as is his wife Kami and son Brandon. his wife Kami and son Brandon.



CarolineCarolineCaroline had been riding as a pas-Caroline had been riding as a pas-senger for a while and when she senger for a while and when she quit smoking, last April she treated quit smoking, last April she treated herself to a ride of her own. This herself to a ride of her own. This 95 XL1200 found her way to Caro-95 XL1200 found her way to Caro-line, and they have been friends ever line, and they have been friends ever since. Caroline has added bags, rack, since. Caroline has added bags, rack, and the windshield. The previous and the windshield. The previous owner, Tricia, had done a number of owner, Tricia, had done a number of modifi cations, too many to list. modifi cations, too many to list. Caroline is 29 and is the Large Caroline is 29 and is the Large Account Executive for Enterprise. Account Executive for Enterprise.

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