thunder roads virginia magazine - october '07

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 2

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORGreetings friends! Hope you all are enjoying yourselves as we move on into the Fall months… It’s hard to believe that Christmas will be here before we know it! Wow – where does the time go?..if anyone has a clue – please let me know!!! (ha ha). Well, the daylight hours are steadily becoming shorter & dreaded Daylight Savings time is right around the corner (Nov 4th). Many of us do ride at night & notoriously in the Fall months, leaves, sometimes damp ones, may blow around on the roadways & can be a major hazard to those of us on 2 wheels…please be careful. This is also a very beautiful time of the year (my favorite) to enjoy mother nature’s gift as the leaves are turning brilliant colors & those of you who live in the mountain areas, must feel like you’re right in the middle of a masterpiece painting. There’s no better way to fully enjoy the Autumn season than cruising the open road on a bike.This is Biker Appreciation Month & we’re hoping that by publicly announcing this annual Biker holiday month that we’ve started something good out there that will bring a broader awareness to the communities about just how much the bikers are involved in fundraisers & charitable events for those in need. Our bikers’ generosity, huge hearts & overall concern for helping to make the world a better place is unknown by so many who are unfamiliar with motorcycle people. We’re not just all about leathers & loud pipes. All of the rides & events that we attend all throughout the year, 90% of them are held to raise money for something worthwhile. It’s what we do…yes, we get out on the roads to enjoy life with the wind in our faces but I don’t know one person that owns a motorcycle who has never participated in some sort of Poker Run, Bike Show, Bike Rally or Bike Rodeo that did not have a charitable feat in mind for a good cause. Even though we all ride, we would like to send our own special “Thanks For All You Do!” from our family of riders to all of you out there on 2 & 3 wheels. It’s not what you ride…it’s that you ride! Have an enjoyable & safe time on the roads & we hope that this month’s issue fi nds you all well in your mind, body & spirits. We’ll be here if you need us – see you next month!

Kelly

CALENDAR OF EVENTS...............................................4

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.................................6

HOT SHOTS...................................................................16

NEWS BYTES...............................................................28

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS.....................................35

THE JOKER’S WILD....................................................38

BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY................................42

READERS RIDES.........................................................44

ON EAGLES WINGS...................................................47

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If you’d like your event listed in our calendar, please drop us a line @ [email protected]. Be sure to list your event in the subject line & then type in the body of the email, exactly how you’d like your event to appear (date, name of event, city/state taking place in & all the particulars). Our deadlines are the 15th of each month for the following month’s issue. It’s never too early to send them in so as soon as you have all of your info…send it on!

OCTOBER 2007

Oct 3rd – 7th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally – Myrtle Beach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

Oct 3rd - 6th

Cruise-In Harley- David son of Ocean City four days of classic and hot rod car shows partnered with Cruise-In Ocean City Car Show. Food, live music, trophy, cool cars. Early bird Oct. 3 from 3:30 to 6:30; Oct. 4-6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 4th – 7th

Smoky Mountain Bike Week/Fire in the Mountains – Fontana Dam, NCFontana Village Resort. Live concerts, Bike contests, Poker Runs, Vendors, Parties. Ride the Dragon & Hellbender! For more info visit www.fontanavillage.com or call (800)849-2258

Oct 5th - 7th

Dreamcatcher Rally 2007 - Aberdeen, MD HUGE 3 Day Motorcycle Rally! Steppenwolfe’s Farewell Concert, plus 38 Special & FogHat. Meet G. Gordon Liddy & Mondo “The Godfather of the Chopper.” Athena “The Vagabond Chickie” Don’t miss the Fashion show by our beautiful Dream Catcher Girls, Contest, Give Aways & Activities for all. Custom Motorcycle Rally (www.dreamcatcherrally.com) Over 200 Vendors. Best in Show Contest. Helmet Contest. Grunge Contest. Fashion Show. Custom Motorcycle Raffl e. Children’s Games and Things to Do. Portion of proceeds to be donated to “The Boys and Girls Club”. Ripken Stadium - home of Hall of Fame Shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. Log on website for additional information and forms. www.dreamcatcherrally.com

Oct 6th

Harley- David son of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features The Daryl Davis Band from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 6th

CURE THE KIDS BENEFIT BASH – Smithfi eld, NC 11 AM UNTIL 9 PM. Shadow Hawk Smithfi eld, NC., I 95 EXIT 93. Follow signs... 7 Miles East. 50/50 Raffl e, Live Band, Entertainment, $1.00 Hot Dogs, Giveaways, Kids Corner, Bike Show, Bike Wash, Bike Blessing,

Pig Plate $6.00. Benefi ting PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION.

Oct 6th

Departure Bike Works 35th Anniversary Party & Open House – Richmond, VACome join us for a fun fi lled day. We’ll be replaying the Biker Build Off episode that we were featured in, drive-in style on the side of the building. 5216 Hull Street, (804) 231-0244

Oct 6th

Brandon’s Truck Stop Party – Virginia Beach, VA7:00 October 6th. 5792 North Hampton Blvd at the truck stop. Donations a must. Blue Lords, Hot Mess, Billy DJ, So Far

Oct 7th

Wings Wheels and Ducks - Stafford, VAThis event is one of the biggest in our area. Originally the Rappahanock Duck Race, draws in motorcycle groups, riders, and show bikes to the Stafford Airport on October 7, 2007. This all day celebration includes a bike show, airplane fl y-in, car show, and duck drawing worth up to a $1,000,000 dollars. There are also great prizes including a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and many other must-have prizes. I participated the last two years and found the event the best in the area. Great sponsors like Waugh Harley Davidson have already signed up and are giving away some great prizes to include a brand new Harley. The event is a great way to give to a good charity and have alot of fun. We have a spacious family atmosphere which welcomes riders. For more information, or if you would like to participate please call Carl at 540-654-5075

Oct 7th

Virginia British Motorcycle Club 17th Annual Rally – Leesburg, VA Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176 – Route 15 Business just north of downtown Leesburg. British & European Cycle Show. Swap Meet/Auto Jumble. Cool Trophies, Door Prizes, Great Vendors. Free badges to bike show entrants. 10am – 4pm. $9 admission, with no additional fee to enter your bike in the show. Kids under 12 free. $25 Vendor spaces. If you’ve got a European bike, there is a place for it here. Vintage, Modern, Chopper, Race Bikes, Scooters. Rain or shine. AMA sanctioned. Food & commemorative rights reserved. No pets or camping.

Oct 7th

Eric Hogge Benefi t Ride - Poquoson, VAPlease join us at the Poquoson City Pool Parking Lot located at 16 Municipal Drive in Poquoson, VA. for the Eric Hogge Benefi t Ride. Registration begins at: 10:00AM with the ride leaving at 11:00AM. There is a $10.00 fee per rider and a $5.00 fee per passenger. All proceeds are to benefi t Eric Hogge, a 14 year old boy who is currently undergoing treatment for “Medulloblastoma” brain cancer. The ride will consist of a 65-mile long ride along the Colonial Parkway through Historic Yorktown

and Williamsburg. The ride will end back at the Poquoson City Pool Parking Lot, where there will be music provided by D.J. Greg Martin. Funding raising will be by raffl e tickets for prizes, as well as food, drinks and more. Donations will be accepted! ALL BIKERS WELCOME!! Please contact Dale Simmons at (757) 880-3608 or Mark Boesen at (757) 876-0435 for further information.

Oct 7th

“Ride For Pink” – Virginia Beach, VARegistration to ride is from 10am until 11:30am at bayside. Bikes and Hot Rods leave at 11:45am via Police escorted ride to Knuckleheads Roadhouse for the remaining FUN festivities!!!! $10 for all vehicles……Bike and Hot Rods to participate!!!! We will be taking a moment during the “ride for pink” event to honor our dear friend Rooster (John Coyle’s) charitable fund raising efforts thus far. There are few philanthropists that love a cause like Rooster and we want to recognize and reward his many efforts to date! Please come out and join us to applaud our dear Rooster! Bayside Harley to Knuckleheads Roadhouse (on Witchduck Rd. next to Southside HD) The ride is only $10 per vehicle all vehicles welcome~ We are raffl ing off a BRAND NEW Harley Davidson motorcycle at 4pm sharp. Ten raffl e tickets will be pulled, each person gets a key…….one key starts the bike…..and it’s theirs! Roped off parking lot for bikes and hot rods!Live Band- “Blind Tuna”. Live Auction- GREAT things at this ride to auction. Bike Show ..best decorated female bike to support breast cancer research wins a prize! Bingo (50/50) Raffl e, Door prizes, Great Food, ALL benefi ts from this event go to the “Breast Cancer Research Foundation”! Hoping to fi nd a cure in our lifetime~ (757) 679-7999- for more info.

Oct 12th & 13th HARLEY’S HEROES™ TOUR - Portsmouth, VA2007 Harley’s Heroes™ Tour to stop and provide FREE benefi ts counseling services to local veterans provided by the DAV. Location - Bayside Harley-Davidson-2211 Frederick Blvd. I-264/Exit 5 Portsmouth, VA. This is for local veterans and veteran riders who could benefi t from DAV services. For more info contact Ally Cassorla, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 757-397-5550 or visit www.baysidehd.com

Oct 12th Friday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Oct 12th – 14th

“RUMBLE THROUGH THE TUNNELS” – Norfolk/Portsmouth, VABayside Harley-Davidson. Largest escorted motorcycle event in honor of our Armed Forces.Registration: 8am Harbor Park, Norfolk, VA. End: Bayside H-D Portsmouth, VA. Advance Ride Tickets $10. Active & Retired Military Ride for Free. LIVE MUSIC-FOOD-BIKINI CONTEST-


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VENDORS. Special Tattoo Show & Contest Sunday. 757 397-5550, www.baysidehd.com,

Oct 12thHARLEY’S HEROES™ TOUR - Portsmouth, VAARRIVES OCTOBER 12TH, 2007VA Benefi t Counseling Provided Free of Charge by Disabled American Veterans

Oct 13th

SHOW ME YOUR TATS! – Virginia Beach, VADirty Dick’s “Show Me Your Tats” Party. Dress to impress - Show your Ink. 8pm upstairs in the Love Lounge. Admission $5 or show your ink & get in free. Music by DJ Jey One. Come eat, drink, & experience the culture. Use your imagination & show your ink, especially you ladies. Dont have any...don’t worry - we’ll provide it. 530 Winston Salem Avenue@ Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. (757) 491-DICK (3425).

Oct 13th

Antique Harley Days – Danville, VAThunder Road Harley-Davidson. Harley traveling museum and Tent Sale, 9am -5pm (free admission).Antique motorcycles will be on display at this event. Owners of vintage and antique motorcycles are encouraged to display their machines during this event. 4960 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA. Ph. 434-822-2453 for info

Oct 13th

Benefi t Ride for “March of Dimes” – Harrisonburg, VA Sponsored by: AMVETS Riders Post #7 of Harrisonburg, VA. Saturday, October 13th, 2007 Where: AMVETS Post #7, 110 Waterman Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801Registration starts at 9 am till 10 am - First bike out at 10 am. Entry Fee $15 Single - $20 Couple. Proceeds will be donated to the “March of Dimes”. Additional information is available by calling Mitch/Dawn @ 540-434-4203 or Diann Trammell @ 540-289-3329Open to licensed & insured motorcycles No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Attitudes. March of Dimes is fi ghting to help save babies from premature birth.

Oct 13th

Benefi t Festival for David “Dave” Weaver – Amelia, VA Tom Scott Park on Five Forks Rd. (Rt. 38) in Historic Amelia Court House Va.$250 Poker Run – fi rst ride out at 9:00, last ride out at 12:00. Two led groups at 10:00 & 11:00 Open to all vehicles $15 per hand. Bike & Car Show – Three classes – Car/Truck, Import, & American. 3rd Place, 2nd Place, 1st Place and Best in Class trophies awarded at 4:00. Live Classic Rock courtesy of “Group Therapy” Food & Refreshments on site, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, 50/50, Raffl es Coolers Welcome/No Glass. $15 gets you admission, a poker hand, entry/participation in the bike & car show swap meet/vendor space. General Admission is $5 kids under 12 free. Come on out and support a good cause! Help a fellow rider! More info at:http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewmyfx/benefi tpokerrunfordavidweaver/. Send questions to: [email protected]. or call Lee Warner @ 561-5335 between 10:00 am & 6:00 pmIf you cant make it, donations can be made at: David Weaver Benefi t Fund, c/o Citizens Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 620 Amelia Va. 23002.

Oct 14th

Suffolk Swamp Roar – Suffolk, VA6th Annual Motorcycle Rally. Sunday, October 14, 2007; $20 donation per person. Ride the scenic 80 mile perimeter of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Bike staging starts at 9 a.m. at the Suffolk Executive Airport on Highway 13. Ride departs at 10:30 a.m. Event tee-shirt, door prizes, enjoy a VIP reception and a complimentary parking pass to Peanut Fest and Concert at 3:30. Proceeds benefi t Great Dismal Swamp educational programs. Log onto www.Suffolk-Fun.com or contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at (757) 923-3880 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free.

Oct 14th

Damon’s Fall Bike Fest – Gloucester, VARoute 17 in Gloucester, VA. Visit www.damonsbar.com for more info or call (804) 693-7218. Rain date Oct 21st.

Oct 14th

Bikers for the Warriors – Virginia Beach, VAKnuckleheads Roadhouse and Rough Riders M/C present: noon - 6pm. Live Auction, Bike Show with 10 Categories, Poker hands, 50/50 and more... All proceeds benefi t the men and women of our Armed Forces who have been severely injured in confl icts around the World.Contact Sailor @ 377-9973 or Jr @ 675-8488

Oct 15thValley Thunder XV - Staunton, VA Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell is hosting Valley Thunder XV! Join us for bands, a bike show, and entertainment for the entire family. We will also have our 2008 Harley-Davidson and Buell bike premiere! Join us for the fun! Contact Courtney (540) 213-7433 or visit www.shenandoahhd.com

Oct 18th - 21st Biketoberfest® - Daytona Beach FL Annual Motorcycle Festival held in the beautiful Daytona Beach area. Ride with us before the cold of winter sets in. Many, many great events countywide! Sponsored by Daytona Beach Area CVB. Contact: Janet Kersey, (866) 296-8970, Fax: (386) 255-5478. Email: [email protected]. www.Biketoberfest.org

Oct 20th

“Blood Sweat & Tears” run to Charlotte – Staunton, VA From Shenandoah HD on October 20th 2007. The Purpose of the run is to honor our servicemen and women, especially the three local Marines that have died in Iraq. They will be leaving at 7:30 Saturday morning the 20th. For more info visit www.shenandoahhd.com

Oct 20th

8th Annual Wheels That Heal Car Club’s Cruise for a Cause – Harley-Davidson Ocean City, MDOpen to all makes & models of cars, trucks, & motorcycles. Registration fm 10am – 12 noon at K-Mart Shopping Center, Route 50 & Tilghman Rd. Reg. cost is $20 or whatever you feel is appropriate in Salisbury. Cruise leaves K-Mart at 12:30pm

arrives at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City at 1pm. Over $2000 worth of door prizes (restaurants, gas cards, prepaid VISA cards & more) and bake sale from 1 to 3. Presentation to the families at 3. All monies raised from this event will help the medical expenses of Brandy Cullen & Robbie Joyce. Brandy is a 15yr old Deal Island girl who is suffering from bone cancer of the spine. Robbie is a 42 yr old Bishopville woman who is suffering with a brain tumor. This event is open to the public. More details call Steve Mixter (410) 749-5746 or see www.wheelsthatheal.com. Sponsored by Clarence Sterling & Son.

Oct 20th

Monument Mile Ride - Portsmouth, Va. “Where the Past meets the Present’ Poker Run, Bike Show, BBQ, Free Commemorative Patch with each registration. $15.00 per bike, extra hands $5.00 each.Start at Bayside Harley Davidson, 2211 US Hwy 17, Exit 5 off I-264.Portsmouth. Free Confederate fl ag to fi rst 100 registered, Visit four Confederate monuments on the Ride, Get to fi re a .58 cal. Musket! Peoples choice Bike Show, 3 place trophies for Harley, Chopper, Classic, & Import, Trophies for Best and Worst Hands, Door Prizes, 50/50, All you can eat BBQ with all the fi x’ins $7.00, Sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans & SCV Mechanized Cavalry. Proceeds to benefi t the Sam Davis Youth Camp. Come out have some Dixieland fun! Rain date Oct. 21st. Info, Mike 757-619-0388, Rodney 757-718-1030

Oct 20th

Benefi t for Daniel Scott – Appomattox, VAMy son Daniel Scott had a terrible motorcycle accident on May 10th, 2007. He was fl own to Duke, NC where he stayed 2 months (doctors wanted his mother and I to take him off the ventilator, but we refused. He is now at Shepherds in Atlanta doing everything the doctors said he couldn’t, breathing, eating, talking and walking. He is doing everything but walking and he is improving on that. We are having a benefi t for him on October 20th at Courtland Field in Appomattox, Va. A top ten Harley and a Top Ten Non-Harley show. we have 23” beautiful trophies, music by Southland Band and Silvercreek. Plenty of food (barbeque, bruinswick stew and chicken) drinks, water and Budweiser will be there. Bike reg. is 10-noon, with the bands starting at noon til dark. Thanks, Mark Scott 434-942-0112.

Oct 21st

Marine Corps League Toys For Tots Ride – Harley-Davidson Ocean City, MDHarley-David son of Ocean City to Salisbury . Registration from 10 a.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 26th - 28th

5th Annual Virginia Fall Classic - Newport News, VA www.VaFallClassic.org

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“The Fighting American on Freedom’s Battlefield”by Daniel P. Ward

They’re not players on a fi eld of sport nor actors on a stage, for real is the dying, the bloodshed and the rage.

They didn’t come here hoping to carry away the spoils, the fruit of others’ labor or the evidence of their toils.

And it isn’t vanity or hatred for the color of enemies’ skin,But the belligerence toward Tyranny, that fi res one from within.

Once, for the cause of Freedom—keeping slavery at bay,Opposed in battle, were cousins and brothers,

But their children are friends, today.

Whether native-born, or a lineage from past centuries, or newly-arrived from the shores of oppression, seeking to be free;for this Republic, unique among nations established upon the earth;

they’ll defend with their lives, our God-given rights - which honor individual worth.

Talk of Freedom isn’t idle, nor does to speak of it come cheap…The ones who’ve paid, their bodies are laid below the sod

and beneath the deep.

I pray we do not lose the sense or knowledge of its cost;This last place to stand on Liberty’s Land…

A hell of a pity, if to us She were lost.

I like to write about West Virginia. This is the fi rst in [another] series of articles on best rides in West Virginia. These are not the only great rides in West Virginia but it’s a start! West Virginia riding starts in the trees and breaks out on a ridgeline somewhere to reveal endless silver-blue silhouettes of mountains yet to conquer. What a powerful feeling to be there.Time is changing West Virginia. Two years ago, West Virginia changed its slogan to “Open for Business” on major roads entering the state. About the same time, new construction began on a major four lane highway running east to west across the eastern panhandle in the state. The road provides access to the most scenic area of the state. Never mind the business slogan - it is still wild and wonderful. What about the new highway “State Road 55” which bisects West Virginia beyond the I-66 corridor- a major route out of the Washington D.C. metroplex? I think the new highway is great. I have been traveling and living in West Virginia for years. It is diffi cult crossing over steep ridges running north-south on tight mountain roads going east-west. These roads built in the

50’s and 60’s are fun on a bike but frustrating if you are trying to get somewhere. They can be dangerous in bad weather with no other alterna-tives.Now we have the best of both worlds. Imagine taking an

easy cruise on new State Road 55 which is cut and graded to provide fast access to some of the best riding in the East. Then, jump off the super-highway when you get into the area you wish to ride. From that point, you can venture back into the twisties and see all of what makes West Virginia famous. The new four lane highway (known as Corridor H) is not complete but an important segment from Baker to Moorefi eld is done. The highway now provides ready access to the Potomac Highlands including Seneca Rocks National Recreation area and the Canaan Valley.There are many mountain roads in this part of West Virginia and all are exciting rides with rewarding scenery. The focus of this article is to make your fi rst ride in the Potomac Highlands something to remember - it’s your decision what’s next! Directions for RidingComing from I-81 to the east, you can join U.S. 50 West in Winchester VA and travel approximately 58 miles to Moorefi eld, WV via State Road 259 through Wardensville, WV or State Road 29 just south of Augusta. I very much enjoy State Road 29 because it is a time warp to the past and the twisties are especially tasty. Either route is a great way to loosen up on your bike. The farm and mountain views are really good along the way. A less scenic route (but easier to follow) would be to take SR 55 from Strasburg, VA and travel the 48 miles to Moorefi eld, WV.A great mountain loop in the Potomac Highlands begins in Petersburg WV,

just south of Moore-fi eld on SR28/55. Heading south of Petersburg on State Road 28, you enter a gorge containing the South Branch of the Potomac River. This section of the Potomac is a rocky mountain stream and a world

GREAT PLACES TO RIDEGREAT PLACES TO RIDE


Matthew Allan is a moto-jour-nalist 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 Motor-

cycle Riding. He lives in the internet world at www.motorcycletraveler.com

class fi shery. SR28 takes you to some of the best wilderness in West Virginia including Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob. There are opportunities to backpack and hunt. Cabins are available along the river allowing bikers to stay and enjoy all the region has to offer. You will fi nd many roads to explore like for example, Smoke Hole Road which feels ancient and remote as you ride through it. Twenty two miles down the river is Seneca Rocks. Known for its mountain climbing and hiking, the area is popular with all outdoor enthusiasts. Bik-ers like to stop at the intersection of US 33 and SR 28 where good food and gas are available to continue the journey through the mountains. You can spend a couple of days riding along US 220 and US 33 in this part of West Virginia so think about staying. To learn more about the area go to www.westvirginia.com Head west on SR55/US 33 you climb to Harman through steep and windy curves. You will pass over the Eastern Continental Divide on this stretch. Head north on SR32 you ride into high country known as Canaan Valley – an area known for downhill and X-C skiing. Travel 19 miles to Davis, WV and fi nd a good place to eat. Nearby is Blackwater Falls with a paved road leading to this ferocious waterfall. I like riding SR93 from Davis down to Scherr. It’s only 22 miles but you run across wide open high country and then fall off the side of the Allegheny fore knobs twisting and dropping steeply on your way to Scherr. It’s a small place, so don’t stop there but turn right and travel 18 miles back to Petersburg, WV on SR42.The loop from Petersburg is only about 65 miles but you will be tired from all the climbing and twisting through the mountains. Relax, and get a good night’s rest because if you stay overnight there is more to explore the next day. You may get tired and weary from mountain riding but you will never tire of the exhilarating rides found in these West Virginia mountains.

Safe travels. Life is best just cruisin’.

West Virginia – Still Wild and Wonderful

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John “Rooster” CoyleSeptember 19th 1967 – September 13th 2007

It has been said that no one who has ever met John “Rooster” Coyle could have continued untouched in some way by his character and generosity. He was best known for his annual “Frogs for Freedom Poker Run”. A charity event for the Navy Special Warfare Foundation which raised money to assist the families of members of the Special Warfare Community who have been killed in the line of duty, providing computers and scholarships to the children of these fallen heroes. Rooster was known and admired by hundreds if not thousands nationwide. His endlessly caring nature and unselfi sh generosity made him a true hero and role model for the military and biker communities alike. We lost our beloved Rooster on September 13th only days before his 40th birthday due to complications after a severe motorcycle accident on May 4th 2007. With his passing he leaves with us a legacy of compassion and a true desire to help those in need. Rooster will be dearly missed, but his memory will live on with us all. -Daniel L. Watts



Oct 27th

3rd Annual Orphan Run – Williamsburg, VAOrphan Run...there has never been a better reason to ride. Join hundreds of bikers as they make a difference in the lives of forgotten children. The 3rd Annual Orphan Run takes place Saturday, October 27, at Colonial Hills Estate in Williamsburg. Festivities will begin at noon and include live music, great food, bike show (trophies), giveaways, 50/50 drawing, and vendor displays. Stage from one of three convenient locations: Bayside Harley Davidson, Hampton Roads Harley Davidson and Richmond Harley Davidson at 9:30 am with rides departing at approximately 11:00 am. Cost: $15 single / $20 couple. The event benefi ts Orphan Helpers, a Christian outreach organization dedicated to helping orphaned, abused and incarcerated children in Central America. Colonial Hills Estate is located at 262 Thompson Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188. For more information visit www.orphanhelpers.org or call Roma 757.722.6940.

Oct 27th

Inaugural Poker Rally – Woodbridge, VAPlease join our inaugural Poker Rally on 27 Oct 2007 from the Motorcycle Factory in Woodbridge Virginia . This is not your average poker run! Modeled after the long distance road rallies, we give you the destinations, you determine the route! We’re hoping to use this event to raise awareness on congenital heart disease through The Congenital Heart Information Network (www.tchin.org). The event starts and fi nishes at the Motorcycle Factory Inc, 3820 Prince William Pkwy , Woodbridge VA. Registration occurs 9 – 11 Am. Last bike out 11:15 am; last bike back 4:30 pm. For more information, please contact Calvin Hagan, 703-897-9719, email [email protected].

Oct 27th

Red Knights Maryland Chapter #7 Poker Run – Galena, MD Galena Vol. Fire Dept. Rt 290 E #90 East Cross St, Galena, Md. Registration 9am to 11am $10 per hand to play. We will also be having bike games, food, 50/50, and door prizes. Area car clubs, and vendors on locations. Including 2 Wheel Apparel, Harwood V-Twin, Stone Cycle, All In One Artistry, and more. For more info. contact Jeff at 410-708-7698 or Gran at 410-708-1535.

Oct 28th

SHERRI PARKER MEMORIAL POKER RUN & BIKE SHOW – Suffolk, VABenefi ting the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund, Inc. $20.00 Donation per person includes a complimentary T-shirt for the fi rst 250 registrants. Poker Run Registration 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM at Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. 4869 Bennett’s Pasture Road OR Knuckleheads Road House 400 N. Witchduck Road, VA Beach. Parade of Bikes will stage at Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk at 12:30 prior to ride into Driver. Bike Show Registration 12:00pm-2:00pm in Driver. Bike Show Trophies, Poker Run Prizes, Door Prizes, Vendors and 50/50.

Live Music, Food, Crafters, Children’s activities and exhibits at Driver Days Fall Festival. Poker Run & Bike Show Rain Date is Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. For more info Contact Holly Hoffl er at (757) 538-3944 or Eddie Boyce at (757) 538-2848Sponsored by Boyce Performance Cycles, Hollydays! Inc., Knuckleheads Road House, Image Screen Printing, Precision Powder Coating, the Law Offi ce of Tom McGrath, and Suffolk Division of Tourism.

NOVEMBER

Nov 3rd

Mid-Atlantic Toy Run - Fort Washington, MD 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Toy Run Saturday, November3, 2007 Harley Davidson of Washington (301-248-1200) 9401 Livingston Rd Ft. Wash, MD Registration: 10am - 12:30pm Ride Departure: 1pm Minimum Donation: $15.00 or gift Certifi cate/Toy of equal value Vendors, Food, bikes, cars, music, 50/50 raffl e Info: 301-893-2900 www.fi reupthundrout.com Sponsored by HD of Washington & Biker With Heart Foundation

Nov 4th Daylights Savings Time Ends – Fall Back - Set your clocks back 1 hour! Dang! Lose an hour of daylight riding time…

Nov 10th Vietnam Veterans of America’s 25th Anniversary Parade - in celebration of the dedication of “The Wall” on Saturday, November 10, 2007. If you were there in 1982, you know why you should be back for the 25th. If you weren’t there in ’82, then this is the one to attend, because it is being held by us, for us. Come feel the healing power of “The Wall” and show our fallen brothers and sisters the honor and respect they deserve. The Opening Ceremony - on the Mall 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. and will take place on the Mall at 3rd Street, between Jefferson and Madison Drives. The Parade - 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Immediately following the opening ceremony, the parade with thousands of participants, military vehicles, fl oats, veteran motorcyclists, and marching bands steps off. Along side the reviewing stand will be limited bleacher seating for those veterans and members of the general public who wish to view the parade. Washington Monument Grounds - 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. Parade participants and the general public can enjoy a variety of activities and street vendors. If you have a group, or as an individual are interested in joining the parade, then you must fi ll out an application form. Call toll free, 1-800-VVA-1316 x151 or for more info visit www.vva.org/25thEvent/event_info.htm.

Nov 10th Second Chance Day, at Harley- David son of Ocean City, MD Bike Show, Bike Ride, Bike Games, live music, food and lots of fun. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Nov 10th

VETERANS POKER RUN-Virginia Beach, VAPresented by VIETNAM VETS M/C, LEGACY VETS M/C and SECOND BRIGADE M/C.

to benefi t Warriors Defense Fund and other veteran charities. Registration 10am-noon at POPPAs PUB 2105 Diamond Springs Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (757) 460-5061. 5pm Party at KNUCKLEHEADS Roadhouse 401 N Witchduck Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 644-6200. Live Band; door prizes; charity auction; 50/50; Bike Show(no chrome); info: [email protected]. For more info visit www.vnvlvmc.com

Nov 10th

2nd Annual Battle of the BandsSponsored by: The Prospect Suffolk Chapter of the Boozefi ghters. Location: AJ Gators, Chesapeake Square Mall, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd. Time: 8 pm. $10 donation or $5 with 2 can goods. Donation bins located at Aj Gators Chesapeake Square and Centerville Turnpike, All Tune & Lube, Reeps Riders, Fastlane, Draft 29, Tidewater Motorcycle and Boyce Performance Cycles. Proceeds benefi t the Southeastern Food Bank.

Nov 11th

York 2007 Motorcycle Swap Meet - York, PAPresented by Cycle Promotions. 1 day only. Parts, Accessories, Apparel. For more info call (336) 252-3101 or visit www.cycleprousa.com

Nov 11th Disabled American Vets Mobile Services Vehicle at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, MD DAV personnel will be contacted by mail. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Nov 18th 5th ANNUAL TOY RUN - Sponsored by Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson. Proceeds presented to Cooperative Christian Ministries benefi ting The Empty Stocking Fund. Rain or Shine. Door Prizes, Free Food, Raffl es, Entertainment. Staging Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium 10:00 AM (I-85 N Exit 63, Left on Lane St, 0.4 miles on Right). Leave Stadium 1:00 PM – Police escort thru Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson Dealership. Must bring new, unwrapped toy to participate and be eligible for door prizes. 704-979-RIDE. Contact: Jan Rummage, E-mail: [email protected]. 704-979-RIDE (7433), Website: www.speedwayharley-davidson.com

Nov 20th

Scorpions M/C 22nd Annual Toy Run, Bike Show, and Blood Drive – Danville, VA The Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge Danville, Virginia, located on Hwy 58 east approx. 7 miles past city limits. Gates open at 12noon. Days events: 8 bands starting at 1pm, tattoo artist, venders, tattoo contest, bike show, door prizes, 50/50, Southern Xetreme Championship Wrestling. Proceeds to benefi t the Salvation Army Toys for Tots Program. Info: 434-432-0456 or 434-836-3590

Nov 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

DECEMBER

Dec 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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Dirty Dicks Crab House in Virginia Beach always has something for everyone. General Manag-er, Dale Green, keeps the res-taurant hopping & it’s defi nitely known to the locals as “THE Place to be” with

activities & special events going on throughout the week & especially on the weekends. With their love & support of the motorcycle community, they hosted the very 1st Biker Appreciation Party as a pre-kick off to Biker Appreciation Month in October, to say “Thanks For All You Do” to the area bikers. Dale & the staff greeted riders with open arms & treated them to a delicious free buffet. They also made sure there was plenty of great music for the riders to enjoy as Triple Shot rocked the restaurant’s largest deck in Virginia Beach overlooking Rudee Inlet.

There’s Always Something Fun There’s Always Something Fun Happening at Dirty Dicks!Happening at Dirty Dicks!

Dirty Dicks isn’t only just “Biker Friendly” but “Environ-mentally Friendly” as well. They hosted the 1st (there are many more to come) Box Turtle Races out on the deck to raise money for the Virginia Marine Science Museum. “Santa” Duke provided the racers (turtles) all of which are being rehabilitated in the comfort & safety of Duke’s back yard. He rescues turtles that have been injured or hurt by cars, lawnmowers, people & many other environmental dangers that can be extremely hazardous to these pre-cious creatures of nature. If you’d like to see these speed demons in actions, give Duke a call at (757) 463-2163 or email him at [email protected] to fi nd out when they’ll be hitting the track again. Visit www.dirtydickscrabs.com for all of their exciting events coming up

BIKER PALS - Do you have a pet that loves to ride? If so, email us a pic of your “Pal” along with their name, what they ride & owners name(s). Pics must be high resolution (300dpi) in order to print clearly. Send to: [email protected]

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Atlantic Hotel at Delmarva Bike Week If you haven’t been there you’ve missed a great time. Bands in the parking lot from noon till midnight, but the party doesn’t stop till the last one drops! There are ven-dors of all kinds from t-shirts and leather to beer and piz-za. They even have a burn-out pit and don’t worry about your bike…there’s lots of security to watch over things while you get some much needed sleep. The people who own the Atlantic Hotel are the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Charlie and Bill go out of their way to make sure their guests are well taken care of. If you like loud bikes, music, friendly.....sometimes loud people, or just looking to get away and have fun, you should book your room now for 2008. Give them a call at 1-800-3atlan-tic. Tell them Thunderroads sent ya - You wont be sorry! See ya there! ~ Ed & Faye ~

7th Annual Delmarva Bike Week Sept 13th – 16th, 2007Delmarva Bike Week in Ocean City Md. has over 180 Vendors, food, music, friendly people, and Oh Yeah... Bikes LOTS of bikes. The whole town is bikes and bike friendly places to stay, shop, eat, and have your favorite beverage. There is a Cruzin the Coast ride. The Ocean City Harley Davidson Dealership has vendors, a dyno test, food and bike event t-shirts & pins for sale. What a perfect way to send the summer out with a bang! Hope to see you there next year! ~ Ed & Faye ~


If you’ve got some “Hot Shot” pictures you’d like to share with us, please send them to thun-If you’ve got some “Hot Shot” pictures you’d like to share with us, please send them to [email protected] . Pictures must be high resolution (300 dpi) in order to print clearly. [email protected] . Pictures must be high resolution (300 dpi) in order to print clearly. All are welcome but please keep ‘em somewhat clean so everyone can enjoy!All are welcome but please keep ‘em somewhat clean so everyone can enjoy!


MDA Poker Run and Bike ShowBike Showby Dave Sutton Lynchburg, Va.- Ever seen a moose on a motorcycle? Well, on August 11, you could have seen a bunch of them around here. No, Bullwinkle and friends didn’t invade. It was the annual MDA Poker Run and Bike Show spon-sored by the District 10 Moose Riders and Confederate Cycles of Lynchburg. The Moose Riders and Confederate Cycles have supported many worthy events in the area and now it was their turn to host their own.Over 50 bikes congregated at the Moose Lodge 1727 Family Center for the run while 27 proud owners put their rides on display in the bike show. We headed south to an-other Moose lodge in the nearby town of Altavista, which treated us with great hospitality. Then, the ride headed to one of Lynchburg Bikers’ favorite spots, Marilyn’s. After some relief from the heat, across town we went to the Tropical Grill. The mist piped over the outdoor dining area was very welcome as the day was a scorcher. This run was a little shorter than usual so that everyone could get back to enjoy the bike show.Once back at the Family Center, the fun continued with fi ne food, cold beverages and good friends. When all was said and done, $5,500.00 had been raised to help chil-dren suffering with Muscular Dystrophy. The money was presented during the Labor Day Telethon at the local MDA headquarters. This was just one more of the thousands of examples every year of Bikers going out to help those less fortunate than ourselves.


2nd Annual Toy Rally 2nd Annual Toy Rally In The ValleyIn The ValleyBy Garth Hinz

Saturday August 25th, Walmart Distribution Center #7045 Mt.Crawford Va.and Manager Gary Brasseur sponsered their 2nd Annual Fund Raiser ride for the Kluge Pediatric Center at UVA. This years event raised nearly $10,000 from contributions from numurous local business includ-ing; Outback Steakhouse,Mrs. Rowe’s Cafe,Auto Dealers, Joe Bowman, Dick Meyers, and Dallas Hollar. Shenan-doah Harley, Blue Ridge Power Sports, Valley Kawasaki, Wayne Cycle, and Early’s Cycle Cernter, and the Walmart network of empoyees. Just over 100 riders headed out of the Walmart Distribution Center for a 3 hour senic ride through the Valley,up the Blue Ridge Parkway and into UVA Charlottsville where a hearty lunch was served by the folks at Outback Steakhouse.


“Everybody knows someone who has or has had cancer,” says Michael “Roadblock” Knutsford. That’s part of what inspired him to form Motorcycles For The Cure (MFTC) earlier this year. He

points out that cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, claiming the lives of approximately 8 mil-lion people every year. In the United States alone, cancer accounts for roughly 600,000 deaths annually, and nearly half of those occur among people under the age of 70. Nationwide, almost 200,000 women are diagnosed every year with breast cancer, and Roadblock notes that many people don’t realize that approximately 1,400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.But Mike’s focus is closer to home. Despite the name, MFTC is not a Motorcycle Club but a fund-raising Orga-nization supported by the community and local business owners that care about those in need. An important part of his foundation’s mission is that 100% of MFTC’s pro-ceeds are donated to charity, and they work only with or-ganizations who agree to keep at least 75% of all money raised by MFTC in the Tidewater area of Virginia.One can guess from Mike’s accent that he has roots else-where. Born in New York and raised in the Boston area, he relocated to Hampton Roads in 2003. Mike has been involved in charity work since he began riding a motor-cycle in the late ‘90s. Most recently, he held a “Blessing of the Bikes” event on June 2nd to raise money for the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, which supports programs for people with mental and/or physical disabilities. MFTC has other events in the works, including a benefi t to be held in December to collect toys for kids, and plans for another event in the spring to benefi t children living with AIDS in Hampton Roads. The Annual Fall Bikers Bash for Breast Cancer will be well remembered. It was a blast from sign up at 9am till 7pm that evening with Vendors, Live Music, Raffl es, Food and plenty of Door Prizes…it was non stop fun. Mike carries a nickname of “Roadblock” because he has a way of keeping every one together and safe while riding in large groups. It was a wonderful time

and the planning of the 2nd Annual Fall Biker’s Bash - The Ride for Breast Cancer is already well underway. The community and local business owners have shown tremendous support for MFTC’s fund-raising efforts. “A lot of donors are anonymous,” says Roadblock., “or they bring items with them to the event and donate them for the auction and raffl es.” Dian Love, one of fi ve Directors for MFTC and LaDonna Joyce have donated a pink ribbon quilt that was auctioned at September’s event. Mike also goes on to say that his close friends always wanted to be apart of something special that was help-ing a charity. There after, they joined as apart of MFTC’s Board of Directors such as Michael Knutsford, Michael Beck, Tom Nussbaum, Sandy Zalud, Mike Hall and Dian Love. Mike’s friends from Boston also had given sound advice from time to time and also made a nice contribution to Motorcycles For The Cure. We at MFTC thank all of those who contributed their support such as The McColgan family and all our new friends throughout Virginia. In addition to donations, MFTC is looking for sponsors and committee members. For more information, contact Michael “Roadblock” Knutsford at 757-961-9787, e-mail him at [email protected], or visit their website at www.m4tc.org.

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HOG Heaven in ‘07, July 19-22 Canaan Valley Resort WV. Nearly 1000 riders gathered at the Mountain Resort for a weekend of camara-derie, riding, activities, and pursuit of a Wild & Wonderful good time. Do to the great recep-tion and service from the folks at Canaan, this is the 2nd year for this location, and with the response of the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce and Tucker County’s Street Fair on Friday night, this may be a reoccurring location. Jon Wriston and fellow HOG staff have done a excellent job of organizing the event with the numerous activities, a variety of vendors, scenic chairlift rides, group rides and Poker Runs around the hills and valleys of the mountain state. The Rally is located close to Spruce Knob ( the highest point in WV ), and Seneca Rocks for hiking and climbing. I like to make the ride to Seneca Rocks a couple of times each summer to get away from the bustle of metropolitan Harrisonburg. Quite refreshing, this cool morning, were the smells as you get into the country. Today’s ride had the scent of wood smoke in the hollows, wild fl owers on the ridges, and the musky smell of Black Walnuts in some shaded patches, I guess it’s sort of aroma therapy as you ride and not the usual smell of cut grass and Tur-key houses of the Shenandoah Valley area. Hats off to a great event in a great location.~ Garth Hinz ~

HOG Members L-R: Jerry Booth, Larry HOG Members L-R: Jerry Booth, Larry Brown, Nathan Johson, Greg Duncan, Brown, Nathan Johson, Greg Duncan, Jon Wriston, Ken GrahamJon Wriston, Ken Graham.

WV State HOG Rally WV State HOG Rally July 19-21, 2007July 19-21, 2007


BrotherhoodWebster defi nes “Brotherhood” as “the quality or state of being broth-ers”. The fi re service carries that a little further. In the fi re service, the brotherhood means being apart of a family. Everything done in the fi re service is done as a team. You eat, sleep, train, and put your life in the hands of others as a team. A union is formed and other than blood fam-ily members, you live and work with your second family. Each person on your crew knows about your joys, sadness and proudest moments that go on in your personal life. You get to a stage of comfort at the job with your crew that you start doing things together on your days off. Riding motorcycles on the open road, with the wind in your face and taking in the gorgeous countryside forms a second brotherhood. Firefi ghter motorcyclists riding together became the reason for starting a motorcycle club called the Red Knights. Anyone that has served as a fi refi ghter can become an active member. Firefi ghters are truly blessed to know the meaning of the word brotherhood and can experience it two fold. The crew we put our life on the line with every day at work and the crew we enjoy the open road with on our bikes. Contact your local Red Knights chapter and become a member of the brotherhood. You can locate the chapter closest to your location at www.redk-nightsmc.com .Be safe on the road and please remember all those that have given the ultimate sacrifi ce in your prayers.Photos by Bo Albert

Sherri Parker MemorialWe, the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund, Inc., and the many friends and family of Sherri would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support to the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund and the Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. Your generous support and compassion has made this event such a success and kept Sherri’s memorial garden blooming year round as well as providing much needed equipment to the Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. Sherri was a Driver native and active member of the biker community. She was tragically killed by a hit and run driver while riding her Harley 14 years ago. Sherri was a free spirited, kind hearted, giving and loving person. She always helped those in need- no matter what. If you knew Sherri you were very lucky and if you didn’t, this wonderful event exemplifi es her true love for people and shows what a caring soul she was. We would like you to know that you are helping to keep the memory of a beautiful person within our hearts. We thank each and every one of you. Ride safe.

IN MEMORY OF OUR GOOD FRIEND

GARY WOODFORD

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NTSB MISSES THE MARK The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) joins the growing chorus of Motor-cyclists Rights Organizations nationwide that take issue with recent recommendations by the National Transpor-tation Safety Board that States enact mandatory helmet laws, and has released the following statement from James D. “Doc” Reichenbach II, Chairman of the NCOM Board of Directors: “Motorcycle deaths in this country are certainly reaching epidemic proportions. But without con-ducting a thorough investigation, the NTSB’s claim seems to be it is the motorcyclists’ fault. Is it the motorcyclist’s fault that they choose not to wear helmets and that larger vehicles run over them? In 2004 Louisiana reinstated their mandatory helmet law. In 2006 the deaths jumped almost 20%. The projection this year is it will jump more than 10% again, reaching record numbers. In Florida since the helmet law was amended the fatality rate for helmet-wear-ing riders has far exceeded that of non-helmet riders. In fact, in every injury category helmeted riders are suffering more injuries and deaths than helmetless riders. In 2005 more than 59% of the motorcyclist deaths in Florida were helmeted riders. Since 2000 the motorcycle registrations have increased more than 160%. To believe there is no correlation between the increase of registrations and the increase in deaths is just sticking your head in the sand. In other words the NTSB thinks motorcyclists should be forced by law to wear a helmet even though helmeted rid-ers represent 3 out of 5 fatalities. As far as the motorcycle riders costing the taxpayers money, NCOM certainly does not agree with the statement to CNN about our children’s health, nor do our more than 1,000 NCOM Member Groups across the country. What we are concerned with is the idea that motorcyclists are being neglected as taxpayers and citizens. We are Fathers, Mothers, Sons and Daughters. We are your next-door neighbors and the Veterans who risked their lives to protect this coun-try in time of war. Are we to lose our rights because the NTSB has not done their job of gathering information and instead just makes blanket statements? The NTSB should encourage motorcycle training and educate the non-riding public that motorcycles are out there sharing the road.”

“SUPERSPORT” MOTORCYCLES UNDER FIRE FROM INSURANCE INSTITUTE A recent media blitz by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an insurance industry trade group, purports that so-called “Supers-port” motorcycles are nearly four times deadlier than all other types of bikes and have the worst overall insurance losses. The IIHS study, which basically reviews existing federal FARS (Fatal Accident Reporting System) data and calculates motorcycle fatalities by type of motorcycle, blames the growing popularity of racing platform cycles amongst younger riders in part for a dramatic increase in U.S. motorcycle deaths, according to a September 11 article in USA Today.Motorcycle fatalities jumped 59% from 2000-2005, while overall U.S. motorcycle registra-tions climbed 51%, but Supersport registrations were up

83% and accounted for 28% of motorcycle fatalities while representing about 9% of registered motorcycles. So, while overall fatalities per 10,000 registered motorcycles went up from 7.1 in 2000 to 7.5 in 2005, Supersports were credited with 22.5 deaths per 10,000 registrations. The “Sport and Unclad Sport Bikes” category of motor-cycles, also noted for their speed and agility, posted a fatality rate of 10.7 per 10,000, while “Touring” motorcy-cles were 6.5 and “Cruisers and Standard motorcycles”, which comprise the bulk of motorcycle registrations, were statistically under-represented at 5.7 fatalities/10M. The study criticizes manufacturers for promoting the speed of Supersport bikes, noting that “speed” was cited in 57% of the Supersport fatal crashes and 46% of the fatal Sport and Unclad Sport Motorcycle accidents. Supersport bikes also have the highest overall collision coverage losses among 2002 to 2006 model bikes, a fi gure almost four times higher than Touring motorcycles and six times higher than Cruisers. The bikes are also popular targets among thieves, stolen at a rate seven times higher than the average for all 2002 to 2006 motorcycles. “Short of banning supersport and sport motorcycles from public roadways, capping the speed of these street-legal racing machines at the factory might be one way to reduce their risk,” suggests the IIHS report on the study. In the late-80s the IIHS convinced Missouri Senator John Danforth to introduce a bill in Congress calling for horsepower limits on all motorcycles sold in the U.S., but he withdrew his controversial “Super Bike Ban” following intense lob-bying by motorcyclists’ rights activists and the motorcycle industry. BRITISH CHARITY DEMANDS DOWNSIZING OF MOTORCYCLES A row has erupted in England after an infl uential road safety charity, RoadPeace, called on the government to limit the weight, speed and power of high-speed motorcycles in an effort to slow the pace of rising rider fatalities. Make bikes slower to save lives, claims the charity in correspondence with the Transport Select Committee demanding that ministers issue new regula-tions “downsizing” motorcycles. The move has sparked a furious reaction from the British Motorcycle Foundation, notes the Evening Standard newspaper, and the BMF has quit RoadPeace claiming it has been betrayed by the organization it has been an active member of since 2002. The federation also questioned the charity’s fi gures, point-ing out that the majority of motorcycle accidents involved riders of bikes with engines under 125cc. It suggested that pedestrians and cyclists were responsible for many collisions with motorcycles. In a statement, the BMF said: “The vast majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by other road users, road defects or by poor road design.” Sheila Rainger of the RAC Foundation, a motor vehicle safety charity, said: “RoadPeace is authoritative and is listened to but, unfortunately, in this case its demands are based on emotion, not facts.”

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SOUNDING OFF ON THE NOISE ISSUE As record numbers of motorcycles hit the road, states and localities from Denver to New York are cracking down on motor-cycle noise. Motorcycles have set new sales records for 14 consecutive years, with 1.2 million new bikes sold last year, but not everybody is happy with the sound of that. As of July 1, riders in New York can get slapped with $440 in fi nes for having loud exhaust pipes. Those revving their engines too loudly in Lancaster, Pennsylvania can get $150 tickets. In Daytona Beach a city ordinance prohib-its operating “any noise-creating device for the purpose of drawing attention to the source of the noise.” Denver now allows police to fi ne the owners of motorcycles with muffl ers that are not certifi ed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency (EPA), which sets federal noise-pollution standards. Colorado AIM (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Wade Eldridge successfully challenged the fi rst two tickets issued under Denver’s new noise ordinance, largely because the police didn’t use sound meters, and ABATE of North Dakota is planning a court challenge and has enlisted the assistance of AIM Attorney Ralph Vinje to fi ght two citations issued under a new Bismarck munici-pal noise ordinance, where offi cers armed with portable decibel meters have been overzealously enforcing the new law since it went into effect August 1st. ABATE’s at-torney, Vinje, told the Bismarck Tribune that if the police order an engine be revved for testing purposes there isn’t much choice, but he wouldn’t submit to the test volun-tarily. “The ability to make noise is not the same as mak-ing noise,” said Vinje, who owns a Harley-Davidson with non-stock exhaust. “If they stop me for little or no reason and have you rev up your engine, that’s like asking you to break the law.” “My speedometer indicates my vehicle is capable of doing 120 mph, but that doesn’t mean I will,” added Michael Jay, executive director of ABATE. Vinje and Jay feel that loud pipes do provide extra protection for motorcyclists, announcing their proximity to drivers in enclosed vehicles. The noise law “lends itself to arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement,” said AIM Attorney El-dridge, who is also legal counsel for the Confederation of Clubs of Colorado, “The police can stop you for whatever reason.” MOTORCYCLE SALES SLOW The runaway freight train of motorcycle sales may fi nally be slowing down. For more than a decade, motorcycles recorded record sales fi gures, often showing double-digit annual increas-es, defying nationwide economic slowdowns and stock market dips. But for the fi rst half of 2007 the Motorcycle Industry Council reports that U.S. motorcycle sales are down for the fi rst time since the mid-90s, and were off by 7% compared to the fi rst six months of last year. Theories abound, with some suggesting the rise in gas prices and bleak economic picture are making consumers cautious. Others say sub-prime concerns in the housing and auto sectors are making loans less available. Others blame a summer of freaky weather. Others say the slight decline in sales nationwide is a blip that won’t last, and point

out that 2007 will still be the third-largest year for mo-torcycle sales. Dealers noted that with supply catching up to demand nationwide, consumers are getting better deals, with fi nancing incentives, stable pricing, and great values with added features such as anti-lock brakes, fuel injection and other technical improvements for very little additional cost to consumers. Dealerships have reported seeing an increase in sales of touring bikes and sport-touring models, as graying riders – and their wives in the passenger seat – seek bigger more comfortable rides. Another trend, again driven by the aging biker population, is the move to trikes. New bike buyers are also demand-ing such add-ons as satellite navigational systems, even though they are relatively expensive. Motorcycle sales nationally have always been somewhat independent of practical economics, Wade Rice of Rice Honda-Suzuki-Victory told the Rapid City Journal. “They say 3 percent of the population rides motorcycles. That’s the bad news,” Rice said, but from the dealers’ perspective, “The good news is that 28 percent want them.” WEIRD NEWS: 2 Wheels + 160 mph + School Zone = 3 Years of Lockup According to NBC, a 20 year-old Mesa, Arizona motorcyclist was recently sentenced to three years in prison for riding his 2006 Honda CBR 600 through a school zone and crosswalk at speeds over 160 mph. Enforcement offi cials fi rst spotted the ex-racer traveling at roughly 140 mph through morning rush hour traffi c, and a 30 minute pursuit ended with a foot chase that resulted in the man’s arrest. Apparently, his history of reckless driving and riding under a suspended license didn’t help his argument in court. CANADIAN COLORS CASE GOES TO COURT In what is believed to be a provincial fi rst, a trial date has been set for a Hells Angels member who was charged for wear-ing his club colors in a bar, in violation of Saskatchewan’s new colors ban. Richard Bandet, 34, is charged with the ticket offence under a provision of the Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act (SCAN) that makes it against the law to wear “gang colours” in licensed establishments like bars. Under the act, “colours” refers to “any sign, symbol, logo or other representation identifying, associ-ated with or promoting a gang or a criminal organiza-tion.” On June 9, during the same weekend as a poker run involving the club, Moose Jaw Police were checking local bars for SCAN infractions when they noticed a biker wearing his colors. Under SCAN, those found guilty of a fi rst offence under the gang colors section of the legisla-tion face a maximum $10,000 fi ne and/or one year in jail. Subsequent offences carry a maximum fi ne of $25,000 and/or one year in jail. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”Elmer Davis (1890-1958), American radio announcer and news commentator

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The Future is Now

Traveling and playing with notable bands such as Molly Hatchet, Levi Little, and Dave Matthews Band, Triple Shot performs the same great music with the intensity and meaning that inspired these legends. Mike Hayman, Tim Russell and Mark Palmer, form the three-piece profes-sional band performing with the same power and muscle of the bigger groups. Triple Shot favors bike /charity events up and down the East coast. They love to play anywhere, anytime! How-ever, if the burnout pit located next to the stage, give ‘em an extra day or two to clear the old airways before the next show! In addition to playing the cover music, Mike writes origi-nal lyrics and the basic riffs and collaborates with Mark and Tim to expand upon it. Writing and creating original music is essential to the experience of being a true musi-cian. The greatest reward is the song, story or message that helps someone relate to it in their own life or hey, just forget life for a little while. In August, their concert was recorded at the 24th Street Stage in Virginia Beach . This DVD and newest CD, The Future is Now, will soon be available on their website: www.TripleShotrocks.com. Be sure to check back often for updated scheduled performances. If you are a band with original music, go to the website for info on the concert in Spring 2008. Exciting opportu-nity for exposure for new bands or established bands to perform their new music!

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ManTech Employees in Chantilly, VA demonstrate support for our U.S. Armed Forces by wearing red shirts on Fridays

These EyesThese Eyes

These eyes are a window to my soul;These eyes are a window to my soul;

Which is pouring out of my body;Which is pouring out of my body;

And into the country road;And into the country road;

I watch our shadows fade as the sun sets;I watch our shadows fade as the sun sets;

I’ve never experienced something more beautiful than this;I’ve never experienced something more beautiful than this;

We are practically racing the sun;We are practically racing the sun;

My helmet on;My helmet on;

And my hair undone;And my hair undone;

The pressure of the wind against me;The pressure of the wind against me;

It feels like time is not important;It feels like time is not important;

And problems have now become part of the past;And problems have now become part of the past;

I can feel another person inside of me soaring out of me;I can feel another person inside of me soaring out of me;

Flying freely in the purple and red toned sky;Flying freely in the purple and red toned sky;

I would be a disaster without this bike;I would be a disaster without this bike;

You would have to be a true bikerYou would have to be a true biker

To know what it’s like.To know what it’s like.

Club DirectoryClub DirectoryABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fi ght to protect your rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more info contact Douglas Findlay at 202-250-0799 or [email protected]. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com . ABATE Coalfi eld Riders Chaptermeets 7pm every 3rd Sunday at Little Big Horn Steak House, in Deel Fork, Grundy, VA 24614. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or [email protected]. ABATE Culpeper Chaptermeets 7pm every 2nd Thursday at Al’s Bar in Culpeper, VA(call for address). Everyone welcome. For more information contact Wayne Stephens at 540-937-5568 or [email protected]. ABATE First Capitol Chaptermeets 9am every 1st Sunday at Moose Lodge 757, 5429 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg VA 23188. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Gene Spare at 757-369-0755 or [email protected]. ABATE Iron Horse Cavalry Chapter of Lynchburg & surrounding countiesmeets 7pm every 1st Tuesday at Mary Jane’s Café, (Kemper Street Station) Lynchburg VA Everyone welcome. Coordinator Tony Tronco (434) 944-1177 ABATE Lonesome Pine Chaptermeets 6:30pm every 1st Tuesday at Mosby’s Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise VA 24293. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Shag Meade at 276-565-4541 or [email protected]. ABATE Mason-Dixon Chaptermeets 8pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John’s Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571 or 703-309-6605 or [email protected]. ABATE Olde Dominion Chaptermeets 8pm every 1st Monday at JV’s Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Nick Mursin at 301-633-0917 or [email protected]. ABATE River City ChapterStarting Saturday, July 7 we will meet at Talons (11800 Hull Street Rd., about 1 mile east of Rt. 288) on the fi rst Sat. of each month at 11am. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or [email protected]. ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chaptermeets 1pm every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Moose Lodge # 1119, 2307 60th St, Hampton VA 23661. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Donald Cournoyer, 757-723-2019 or [email protected].

American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 54 - Chesapeake, VAPresident Jack Wright (757) 465-8578, [email protected] www.americancruisers.us

American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 57 - Va. Beach,Va. President Brian Brooner, E-Mail [email protected]

Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach) Christian Riding GroupMeets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pmOverseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra [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/bikerswithheartMotto: We Ride Because We Care

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

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V – Hampton RoadsMeets 4th Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VAClub President – Susan Taylor (757) [email protected]://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIwww.bkvavii.orgPres. George A. Cipra

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIIMeets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter XYorktown, VA www.blueknightsvax.com

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA XIII Danville, Virginia meets on 13th of every month Club President - Keith Johnson www.blueknightsvaxiii.com

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

Bone Shaker’s Social Club ( BSSC)We meet the fi rst Tuesday of each month at Boneshaker’s Saloon, 1297 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. All meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. P.O.Box 3077, Virginia Beach, Va 23457(757) 961-8382

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

Castaways Riding Club - Tidewater, VAMeets 3rd Weds of the month. Wherever your mind wonders…ride after it!www.castatwaysrc.com or email [email protected]

Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle ClubBill Robinson, Chapter PresidentEmail: [email protected]: (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 @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected]

CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VAInfo: (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 AirportWeb 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 pmFor more info call (540) 265-2986

Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26Website http//bikers.crusading.org/“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Offi cer [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] Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/CMeetings & 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

Iron Horse MinistriesMeets the last Friday of every month at 7:00pm; room 235 in the LCA building at Thomas Road Baptist Church on Candlers Mountain Rd. in Lynchburg VA. We also have a Biker Bible Study every Sunday morning at 9:30 in the same room. For more information contact Pastor Steve at [email protected] or call him at (530)305-4095.

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 35396Richmond, 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 [email protected]

Rolling Thunder® Inc. - Chapter 4 VAMeets 3rd Monday every month @ Moose Lodge #715, located at 2307Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg VA. Public welcome. Website: www.rollingthunderch4va.com

Rolling Thunder,® Inc. - VA Chapter 5Meetings are held every 2nd Sunday of the month @ American Legion, Post 2,820 Winfi eld Road, Petersburg, VA 23803Mike Walton, President (804) 640-1333

Shenandoah Valley HOGMonthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates 2nd Sunday next month 2nd Tuesday. hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com

Sisters of Chrome Women Motorcycle Club/MarylandWomen Content to grabbing the handlebars and steering our own motorcycles. www.sistersofchromemc.com . Contact Sugar Bear – [email protected] or (410) 477-5557.

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 alleyCall for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073. Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome. Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder Alley. Times: 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 they’re desire for help.

The Southern Cruisers Riding Club - Hill City Chapter of Lynchburg, Va. meets the second Wednesday of every month @ Vinny’s Italian Restaurant @ 7:00pm. Please contact the following if interested. Phil Stanley-First Offi cer @ [email protected]. Rhonda Moyers, Second Offi cer: [email protected]. Please visit our web site www.hillcitycruisers.com

Southern Virginia American Legion Riders We are open to all bikes & all Veterans’ & family members of Veterans. P O Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167, email: [email protected]

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)[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 [email protected]

STAR touring and riding chapter 260 Winchester VA, meets 2nd Saturday, 9am at Golden Corral in Winchester,VA on 522. 4th Sunday rides also. Email: [email protected] for info

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 Bikers Association Inc.P. O. Box 1591, Hillsville, VA 24343, www.vabikersassoc.org, email: [email protected]

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 RdSpringfi 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 ClubWe meet at the Capitol Pancake and Waffl e House at 800 Capitol Landing Road, Williamsburg, VA on the 2nd Sunday of each month (except May which is on the 2nd Sat. due to Mother’s day) at 9am for breakfast & leave by 10 am (unless earlier time is set by ride leader). We are usually headed off for a ride of about 75 – 300 miles depending upon the weather and who shows up to ride. The club is open to all makes of motorcycles and all abilities are welcome. Contact John Heckman 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]



There was no better way to spend the Labor Day weekend holiday than out on the huge deck overlooking the Cur-rituck Sound at Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant & Resort with plenty of bikes, burnouts & endless fun. Every year on Labor Day weekend, owner & fellow rider, Barry Nelms, pulls out all the stops & hosts the biggest biker event in the Mid-Atlantic region. You couldn’t have asked for a more picture perfect setting & the weather was absolutely gor-geous for the thousands of riders that rolled in throughout the 3 day event. On tap for featured excitement was Burn-

7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show 7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show out & Tattoo contests, Poker Run with the state’s largest purse of $5000 & a Ride In Bike Show. There were many other fun & games that went on throughout the weekend in between all the great food, drinks, vendors & the music of from the band Triple Shot kept the “Sound” jammin’ all weekend long. If you couldn’t make it out this year, make your plans for ’08 now…this is one huge biker party you won’t want to miss….we’ll see you there!!! (Barry’s Walnut Island, 169 Walnut Island Blvd, Grandy, NC 27939, (866) 453-2261 or (252) 453-2261, www.outer-banksbikeshow.com & www.walnutisland.com


HOT PlateTHE MARBLE THE MARBLE A True story by Jimbo

In October of 2001, I was riding my police edition Roadk-ing to work. It was a Saturday morning around 6:30 A.M . and a chilly 29 degrees. There was hardly no traffi c and a beautiful sunrise was coming over the horizon. I was trav-eling west on the Trail of Tears Corridor and was about to exit on to Madison Boulevard. I was traveling in the right lane while a Jeep Cherokee was in the left lane. I was approximately two bike links behind him when all the sud-den the Jeep made an immediate right hand turn. I had no where to go so I down shifted into 3rd gear but it was obvious we were going to collide. So, I let go of the han-dlebars and the impact sent me sailing across the vehicle with my right leg catching his luggage rack and it pierced through my chaps and into my shin. After sliding down the highway on my helmet and right shoulder, I realized, hey I made it. I am still breathing and I knew I was alive because of the pain in my leg. The ambulance was called and all the police and other rescue people were there to take care of me. Once they got me to the hospital and started working on me, they told me it was a miracle that I survived. They said that my bike was in about fi ve pieces and that I was a long way from the scene. This is were the marble comes in. You see, I worked with a gentleman who always carried marbles and if you were feeling down or having a bad day, he would give you a marble and say, “Rub this between you fi ngers and say a prayer and it will be alright.” Well, at the hospital they had taken all of my belongings and put them into a bag. When it was time for me to go home, they brought my bag to me. Inside, was my wedding band, my wal-let and a marble. I asked my wife, “Did you grab my marble out of my cup before you came to the hospital?” I thought she might have grabbed it and put it in my hand so I could pray that all would be well. Well, she said, “No, you must have had it.” I told her that I did not have it. I never carry it with me. When we got home, I asked her to please go see if my marble was in my cup. She came back and said, “Yes, here it is.” It was still in there. So we wondered how did this marble end up in my pocket if I left mine at home. As we sat there and thought, I asked her what day did Ted (the guy who used to pass out the marbles) die. She looked and said, “It was a year ago today.” Well, that sent shivers down my spine. The only thing I can fi gure out is Ted was riding with me that day and put a prayer marble in my pocket.

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 38The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s Wild

The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s WildA blind man wanders into an all girls biker bar by mistake. He fi nds his way to a bar stool and orders some coffee. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the waiter, “Hey, you wanna hear a really good blonde joke? The bar immediately falls absolutely silent. In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, “Before you tell that joke, sir, I think it is only fair -- given that you are blind -- that you should know fi ve things: 1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat. 2. The bouncer is a blonde girl. 3. I’m a 6-foot tall, 175 lb. blonde woman with a black belt in karate. 4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a profes-sional weightlifter. 5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler. Now, think about it seri-ously, Mister. Do you still wanna tell that joke?” The blind man thinks for a second, shakes his head and mutters, “Well, hell no.....not if I’m gonna have to ex-plain it fi ve times.”

The Priest and the Rabbi were sitting next to each other on an airplane. After a while, the priest turned to the rabbi and asked, “Is it still a requirement of your faith that you not eat pork?” The rabbi respond-ed, “Yes, that is still one of our laws.” The priest then asked, “Have you ever eaten pork?” To which the rabbi replied, “Yes, on one occasion I did succumb to temp-tation and tasted a ham sandwich.” The priest nod-ded in understanding and went on with his reading. A while later, the rabbi spoke up and asked the priest, “Father, is it still a requirement of your church that you remain celibate?” The priest replied, “Yes, that is still very much a part of our faith.” The rabbi then asked him, “Father, have you ever fallen to the temptations of the fl esh?” The priest replied, “Yes, rabbi, on one oc-casion I was weak and broke with my faith.” The rabbi nodded understandingly and remained silent, thinking, for about fi ve minutes. Finally, the rabbi said, “Beats a ham sandwich, doesn’t it?”

A little old man is walking around in a supermarket calling out, Crisco, Crisssssssco! “Soon an assistant manager approaches him and says, “Sir, the Crisco is in aisle 3.” The old guy replies, “Oh, I’m not looking for the cooking stuff. I’m calling my wife. She’s in here somewhere...” The clerk is astonished. “Your wife’s name is Crisco?” The old guy answers, “Oh no, no, no. I only call her that when we’re out in public.” “I see,” said the clerk. “What do you call her at home?” “Lard ass.”

Ole’ Biker Pete shuffl ed slowly into an ice cream par-lor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool. After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, “Crushed nuts?” “No,” he replied, “Arthritis.”

A pompous Baptist minister was seated next to Billy-Bob on a fl ight across the country. After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken. Billy-Bob asked for a whiskey and soda, which was brought and placed

before him. The fl ight attendant then asked the minister if he would like a drink. He replied in disgust, “I’d rath-er be savagely raped by brazen whores than let liquor touch these lips.” Billy-Bob promptly handed his drink back to the fl ight attendant and said, “Damn, me too. I didn’t know we had a choice here.”

A married couple was in a terrible accident where the man’s face was severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn’t graft any skin from his body because he was too skinny so the wife offered to do-nate some of her own skin. However, the only skin on her body that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from her buttocks. The husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one about where the skin came from, and they requested that the doctor also honor their secret. After all, this was a very delicate matter. After the surgery was completed, everyone was astounded at the man’s new face. He looked more handsome than he ever had before. All his friends and relatives just went on and on about his youthful beauty! One day, he was alone with his wife, and he was overcome with emotion at her sacrifi ce. He said: “Dear, I just want to thank you for ev-erything you did for me. How can I possibly repay you?” “My darling,” she replied, “I get all the thanks I need ev-ery time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek.”

An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doc-tor was able to have him fi tted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.” The gentle-man replied, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve changed my will three times!”

My fl ight was being served by an obviously gay fl ight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks. As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and told us that “Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he’ll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super.” On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed this well-dressed and rather Arabic looking woman hadn’t moved a muscle. “Perhaps you didn’t hear me over those big brute engines sweetie, but I asked you to raise your tra-zy-poo, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground.” She calmly turned her head and said, “In my country, I am called a Princess and I take orders from no one.” To which (I swear) the fl ight attendant replied, without miss-ing a beat, “Well, sweet-cheeks, in my country I’m called a Queen, so I outrank your ass.Tray-up, Bitch.”


Weathering WinterJust when you think summer would go on forever, fall

comes knocking on your doorstep. Now is the time to prepare yourself to not loose money to expensive repairs to your motorcycle because you didn’t get it ready for the change in season. If you didn’t notice one of the key words in the last sentence was change. This means it’s time to change out the items on your motorcycle that will get it through to spring.

The steps to prep your motorcycle are small, com-pared to putting off or not doing it at all. One of the fi rst things, whether you have the mileage that would require it or not is a fresh oil and fi lter change. Keep in mind if your running heavier viscosity oil in the warm months, you need to switch to a lighter weight oil for the cold months. Along with the crankcase, the fl uids, the primary and transmission cases should be changed also if it ap-plies to your particular make of motorcycle.

Next thing to think about is a fuel stabilizer, to help you get through the winter, whether you ride year round or not. This measure will prevent gum build up from gas sit-ting stagnant for extended periods of time. Clean up for this can get pretty expensive if you don’t add a stabilizer to your tank. Along with this, keeping the tank as full as possible will aide in reducing moisture build up.

It’s not a bad idea to change out your spark plugs un-less you have done it real recently, a small expense for piece of mind on starts in cold weather. Speaking of cold starts, make sure that your battery is up to snuff. You can do this by having it checked for charge level and crank-

ing power. Some battery’s charge level read ok but don’t have enough cranking amperage to help with starts in the cold weather. This brings up the safety net of a bat-tery tender to plug in for the down time of your motor-cycle. Let’s face it - batteries just don’t like the cold.

The last step in the winter prep should be to protect your bike with a good coat of wax on the paint and chrome. This also applies to anything on your bike that qualifi es as leather; you’ve got to protect it too with a conditioner. The barrier that you create by doing this will help to keep your investment from harm to the elements. Now before you park the motorcycle, take the time to make sure the tires have the correct pressure in them.

These preventative measures should help get you through the cold months, for those that don’t ride year round. For those that do ride, it’s still not a bad idea to do this to your motorcycle anyway. I would like to take the time to thank my friend and sounding board for this article, Chris Cowden Mechanic at Bayside Harley-Da-vidson.

Happy Motoring,Timm Faesi

by Miss PennyThis weekend Bernie and I took a little road trip to Hillsville, Virginia to attend Thunder on the Mountain. VABA put on an awesome event, complete with two Poker Runs. I chose the long run because it went through a tunnel and I thought that sounded like it would sound cool to roar through a tunnel with 50 other bikers. It did not disappoint me. When we got back to the campsite I parked my trike in the bike show. When it came to our turn to ride down the “runway” for all to see, Bo came running over to tell me something was wrong with the exhaust. I turned around in time to see him smack the tailpipe with his hand and say “Oh no”. I asked “Can I ride her?” and he replied “She ought to be OK to go up and down the runway once”. I had no clue what was wrong, but I knew my number was up to show off the trike, so I turned my attention to ground in front of me and took off. When we returned to our spot I hopped off and ran to the back of the trike, just in time to see the header come loose and droop to the ground. All I could think of was “Lovely. I’m 250 miles from home and there ain’t no way this trike is getting me there in this condition.”Within moments Bo assessed the situation and announced we needed some kind of wire to hold the header up off the ground and a clamp to try and close the huge crack in the tailpipe. Another biker ran off to get a coat hanger. My buddy Boil thought he could fi nd a clamp. By the time Bernie ran down to check everything out, we had a plan. Bo took charge and wired the header up with the coat hanger. Boil and another biker donated a couple of clamps. But we still had a fairly large crack in the tailpipe and it was clear we needed something to cover it or I would be sucking air all the way home. Beth ran over to the trash can and came back with a beer can, which Bo cut the ends off of and then sliced down the middle to make a nice piece of metal that covered the crack just beautifully. Between the beer can, clamps, and some wire, we managed to get the crack covered well enough to get me home, even if we did sputter and pop when downshifting.It was a great event and a great weekend. And today I am eternally indebted to a coat hanger, a beer, and a bunch of bikers.

ROAD TRIPROAD TRIP


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 dealer, 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 the advertisers in this issue can be found, in bold, throughout this listing – they are here for you,

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 our advertiser’s continuous support each month - 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 to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that would like to join

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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”

DEALERS & SERVICES

Maryland

All American Harley-Davidson8126 Leonardtown Rd.Hughesville, MD 20637

(888) 833-2REVwww.allamericanh-d.com

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

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell 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 Inc7010 Troy Hill DriveElkridge, MD 21075

(410) 796-1044www.harleydavidsonofmaryland.com

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

Absolut Cycle Worx5016 Old Midlothian Tnpk

Richmond, VA 23224(804) 497-7000

Email: [email protected]

Al’s Towing & Nicky’s Custom5570 Raby Rd

Norfolk, VA 23541(757) 407-2735 or (757) 407-2696

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

Boyce Performance Cycles 3057 Kings Highway Suffolk, VA. 23435

Phone (757) 538-2848

Burcham Cycles, Inc.333 B Industrial DrivePetersburg, VA 23803

(804) 526-2300www.burchamscycles.com

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

Classic Twins19363 Brandy RoadBrandy Station, VA

(540) 829-0313

Confederate Cycles22447-A Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 237-2316

Coleman Power Sports 435 S. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA(800) 888-3619

www.wherethepoweris.com

Coleman Power Sports 14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA (703) 497-1500

www.wherethepoweris.com

Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell1701 Temple Parkway

Prince George, VA (804) 861-4700

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

Gary’s Automotive Again23220 Airport Street

Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-8644

Gator Hole Powersports342 Mecklenburg DriveChase City, VA 23924

(434) 372-1771

Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.140 Independence Drive (Route 50 East)

Winchester, 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

HOPAR’S21771 Timberlake RoadLynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 455-2143&

5411 Williamson RoadRoanoke, VA 24012

(540) 362-0140

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Iron Sports Custom Cycles 3520 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 366-0042Jim McClure’s

Master Performance Cycles3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

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

Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667

Nicky’s cell: (757) 407-2696www.alstowing.com

Outkasst Cycles3907 Bellson Park DrMidlothian, VA 23112

(804) 744-7848“SCREW STOCK”

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 Parts2617 Fox Mill Rd.Reston, VA 20191

(703) 476-6607www.robsusedharleyparts.com

Rocker Originals441 Grafton Drive

Yorktown, VA 23692(757) 898-RIDE

www.rockeroriginals.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

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

Velocity Motorcycles – Eagle RidersSALES & RENTALS

1202 North BoulevardRichmond, VA 23230

www.Velocityvintage.com (804) 353-3456

Waugh Enterprises385 Waugh Boulevard

Orange, VA(540) 672-5550

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

Manassas, VA(703) 369-7077

www.whittshd.com

West Virginia

Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles9478 Winchester AveBunkerHill, WV 25413

(304) 229-9360www.bustedknucklescycles.com

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

PAINT & GRAPHICS

Virginia

Dye Art Custom Airbrush & Graphics200 Commerce Circle, Suite L

Yorktown, VA 23693(757) 596-1867www.dyeart.com

Hollywood Signs (vehicle graphics, decals)23202 Airport St.

Petersburg, VA 23833(804) 733-8956

LEGAL SERVICES

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

BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL,LEATHER & GIFTS

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

Renegade Classics14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Woodbridge, VA 22191703-499-9533

www.nova.rcosva.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

The Leather Shack10 Weems Lane

Winchester, VA 22601(540) 678-3900

www.theleathershack.com

West Virginia

C & A Bike Accessories1615 Winchester Ave. Unit B

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

www.cabikeaccessories.com

INSURANCE

Clark Insurance Agency4709 Mason Rest Ct.

Richmond, VA (804) 271-1961

BARS AND RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseOn the Bypass, Hwy 158

Kill Devil Hills, NC(252) 449-CRAB

Krazy’s SaloonRt 1 South

Rockingham, NC 28379(757) 327-1837(910) 610-3839

Mako Mike’s Restaurant MP 7 – US 158 Bypass

Kill Devil Hills, NC252-480-1919

The Hawg Pen198 Shortcut Road Hwy 158

Barco, NC 27917(252) 453-8436

Virginia

Boneshakers Saloon1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 961-8382www.boneshakerssaloon.com

Club Car Café18497 Dunne Ave

Parksley, VA 23421(757) 665-7822

The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon 6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt 17

Yorktown, VA(757) 898-8500

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Rt. 17 NorthGloucester, VA(804) 693-7218

www.damonsbar.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseRudee Inlet

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 491-DICK

HOOTERs of Chesterfi eld 1211 Huguenot Rd

Midlothian, VA(804) 378-9464

Hoss’s Deli 806 Old Oyster Point Newport News, VA

(757) 596-9104

Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café4207 Wards RdLynchburg, VA(434) 832-1555

Knuckleheads Roadhouse401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com

Mary Jayne’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill565 Cedar Road

Chesapeake, Va 23322(757) 549-0367

Randzz Restaurant & Pub6001 Holland Rd.Suffolk, VA 23437(757) 657-9331

EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT!

The Hawg Pen198 Shortcut Road Highway 158

Barco, NC 27917(252) 453-8436

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

Virginia

Bayside Harley-Davidson2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5

Portsmouth, VA 23704757 397-5550

www.baysidehd.com

Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental 14159 Mariah Court

Chantilly, VA703-802-9860

1-866-268-6782www.eagleriderdc.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Caratoke Highway

Harbinger, NC 27941252 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA 24401(540) 213-8026

www.shenandoahhd.com

FUN PLACES TO STAY

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

PHOTOGRAPHY

Fisher Productionswww.fi sherproductionsonline.com

Motorcycle & Auto portraitsLeading the way in Sport Photography

(804) 720-1049

SPORT FISHING

CHARTER BOAT “AMETHYST”Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach, DE Tuna * Dolphin * Shark * King Mackerel

Sea Bass * Croaker * FlounderSince 1984 1-800-999-8119www.atbeach.com/amethyst


TATTOO STUDIOS

City Limits Tattoo & Piercing, Ltd.119D Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA 23834(804) 504-0600

www.citylimitstattoo.com

Two Feathers Tattoos“Art With A Pulse”(757) 575-5977

BANDS

Bad AceContact Jeff Abbott [email protected]

(757) 989-5559 or (757) 218-7467

Southern Attitude BandCountry * Southern Rock * Classic Rock

For Bookings Call Ben Duncan (757) 713-2088

The Rhythm PigsContact: Timmy Fodrey

(757) 286-6001www.rhythmpigs.com

10 Foot 6 Contact: Sonny Bowen

(757) 236-5345 or (804) 642-2707Email: [email protected]

TOWING

Al’s Towing of Virginia – 24 Hour Service5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667

Al’s cell (757) 407-2735www.alstowing.com

Peaco Towing, Inc. 24 HOUR SERVICE6906 School Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23228

REAL ESTATE

Bob Chapman – The Biker’s Realtor926-A J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601

(757) [email protected]

TRAILER SALES

Segeleon Racing LLC(757) 651-7451


Trailer World1982 George Washington Memorial Highway

Gloucester Point, VA 23062www.vatrailerworld.com

Virginia Trailer Sales, Inc.486 Maury River Rd.Lexington, VA 24450

(540) 464-1006 phone(540) 464-3244 fax

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My name is Jennifer Dodson. I am the spouse of John My name is Jennifer Dodson. I am the spouse of John Dodson A.K.A. the Head Gangster of Gangster Chop-Dodson A.K.A. the Head Gangster of Gangster Chop-pers in Richmond Virginia. I learned how to ride about pers in Richmond Virginia. I learned how to ride about 9 years ago. I started out on a Honda Magna, soon to 9 years ago. I started out on a Honda Magna, soon to move up to a 2000 Harley Davidson Fatboy. We went to move up to a 2000 Harley Davidson Fatboy. We went to Sturgis Bike Week last month. It was a blast! We vend-Sturgis Bike Week last month. It was a blast! We vend-ed at the new Broken Spoke Saloon at County Line. We ed at the new Broken Spoke Saloon at County Line. We took off every chance we could get to go riding. I rode took off every chance we could get to go riding. I rode two of the custom choppers that Gangster Choppers two of the custom choppers that Gangster Choppers have built. The infamous “Molotov Cocktail” featured have built. The infamous “Molotov Cocktail” featured in Easyriders magazine in December 2005. Molotov in Easyriders magazine in December 2005. Molotov Cocktail is a 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Custom. Cocktail is a 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Custom. I also rode the F.U. Glide. The F.U. Glide started it’s I also rode the F.U. Glide. The F.U. Glide started it’s life as a 1987 Harley Davidson FXR State Police bike. life as a 1987 Harley Davidson FXR State Police bike. Gangster Choppers chopped all of the bells and whis-Gangster Choppers chopped all of the bells and whis-tles off and the only thing that remains original is the tles off and the only thing that remains original is the motor and the two blue State Police side covers. I love motor and the two blue State Police side covers. I love to ride whenever and wherever I can. I can ride just to ride whenever and wherever I can. I can ride just about anything, although I have not attempted to ride about anything, although I have not attempted to ride a “jockey shift” bike. I don’t know if I could re-train my a “jockey shift” bike. I don’t know if I could re-train my brain to do that! So I stick with what I know and love, brain to do that! So I stick with what I know and love, full blown custom choppers.full blown custom choppers.


They call me Wild Bill. My love is building bikes with Gangster Choppers. I have been with Gang-sters for 7 years. It is located in Richmond Virgin-ia. I am John Dodson’s right hand man. I started riding in the 50’s, riding dirt bikes and drag racing. I love feeling the free spirit of the wind blowing in my face when riding. Even though I’ve been in serious accidents, I still feel the need to ride. In the year 2000, News Year’s Day, I had a head on accident with a 4 month hospital stay. They said I would NEVER RIDE again or maybe not walk. After my 2nd accident which totaled my bike and left me with permanent leg injuries, it still didn’t stop me from riding! So after recovering, I jumped on my bike and rode to Sturgis, with one quick 3 hour nap at a rest stop! It takes a real rider and a daredevil @ heart. Riding is not just a hobby- It’s part of ME and so is the motorcycle world. I am now riding a 2004 Soft Tail Standard but am working on a Custom Bike. I just won 1st place at the Rolling Bones event for Radical Custom. (Interviewed by DeAna Borza)

Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love taking long rides along back roads enjoying the beauty all around me as I watch autumn’s story unfold. The colorful leav-ings cling to their branches in the late October breezes as they struggle to hold on. The nights are getting longer and the air has a distinct bite to it that awakens the senses. The world is changing all around us as we transi-tion from summer to winter. It is like nature is telling us to slow down and relax; to enjoy the beauty of everything around us.The changes in the seasons remind us of the changes in life. We are all going through changes. We are aging, and with that comes many changes; some simple and some more intense. Earlier this year I began wearing glasses for the fi rst time in my life. And with that I had to make some minor modifi cations, especially when riding as I just can’t slip on sunglasses and go anymore. That is an example of a small change in life. Others have more seri-ous changes. The body can begin to break down; aging conditions can make life more diffi cult.But not all changes are negative. Some change is good and may be welcomed. Just like the change when winter eventually fades into spring and the sunshine warms our faces as we ride.With change comes the need to make preparations. As we move into autumn we make changes in our riding habits. The need to wear warmer clothing becomes evi-dent. We have to plan to ride with less sunlight. And we have to be more careful on the roadways as those beauti-ful leaves in the trees can become slick and dangerous in corners, or hide potholes or other obstacles in our path.As we prepare for the changes in the season and the changes in our lives, we need to prepare for all aspects. And that includes our spiritual wellbeing: Plan on spend-ing some time with the same God that made the beauty that is evident all around us in nature. Allow Jesus Christ to be a part of your life and He will help to prepare you for all of the changes to come, both good and bad.God can be seen in nature all around us at any time of the year. But for me, I really sense His presence in the beauty of fall. With Jesus in your life, the changes you experience become much easier to deal with. Just as we

know that the approaching winter months will give way to spring and summer, you will have the confi dence that, through Christ, anything you may face will eventually give way to His glory.As you spend time riding this autumn, relax and enjoy the beauty all around you. And ask God to speak to you dur-ing this time. There is no ride more enjoyable then when you are riding with the King.

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


PREACHER RICK

Preacher Rick was born in WV, but was raised in North-ern VA. He began riding at 15, but took 16 years off and began riding again in 1993. He now rides a 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. He’s been married to his lovely wife, Teresa since 1996. Rick has served as presi-dent of the Northern VA Christian Riders, Chapter 348 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association since 2003. And is a Licensed Professional Pastoral Counselor, serving as Lay-Counselor at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, VA. He works full-time as a Computer Operations Super-visor for Inova Health System.

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