Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - April '07

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 2

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Kelly Werrell

WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORSKelly Werrell, Beth Albert, Ed & Faye Hudnall, Cindy Mease, Garth Hines, Matt Allan, Mic Cerrilo-Banks, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local & overseas),

Randy Kidder, Reverend Rock, Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Ricky Derby, Tim Wilmoth, Dave Sutton, Stacie Bennett, Cathy “Bzgal” Clare,Jen Martin, Chris “Tigger” Rockhill, Jeffrey Ponko, Curtis Matthews, “Little Debbie” Burnett, Melissa Ashcraft.

Special Thanks to: Warren Ells - our wonderfully talented layout guy who designs our pages & puts all the pieces together for us each month, Rod The Magnifi cent - for his killer ad designs & Troy Uhl, our webmaster, who keeps our site rockin on the web. Also many thanks to all of our readers,

advertisers & those of you out there that spread the word or pass a magazine to a friend who’s never heard of us before - You ALL are what keeps the Thunder rolling through the Mid-Atlantic!

Warren Ells, Art DirectorThunder Publishing

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Layout & Design

Correspondents

On Eagle’s Wings Writers

Bo Albert

Garth [email protected](540) 234-9120 or (540) 746-0747

Cindy Mease

Tim Wilmoth

Reverend Rock Rick “Preacher” Saunders

Mid-Atlantic Thunder RoadsMid-Atlantic Thunder Roads

Sales / Correspondents

Mike “ Hammer” [email protected]

Phone: (757) 291-2030

Beth Albert - Sales [email protected]

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Thunder Roads Crew

Ricky Derby

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Matt Allan

Rod the Magnifi centAd Design

Mic [email protected]

(434) 258-9171

Ed & Faye [email protected]

(757) 871-8840 - Ed(757) 871-8839 - Faye

Dave Sutton

Lorree & Randy Kidder [email protected]

(304) 268-3719

MySpace Manager: Stacie Bennett

Cathy “Bzgal” Clare Chris “Tigger” Rockhill

LETTER FROM THE EDITORIt’s been a fantastic month out there as the new riding season

is in full swing now. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous & the sound of thunder from bikes gets louder each day it seems. All of the rides & events that fi ll the calendar have us fl ipping coins to pick which ones to go to – it’s crazy! Speaking of our calendar – Please keep us posted on what’s going out in your areas & email us your info as soon as possible, at least 30 days in advance keeping in mind that our deadline is the 15th of the month before the next month’s issue. We want to help get the word out on the streets but we need a little help from you to do that. Don’t forget to scan your fl yers & email them to me so we can get them posted FREE on the “Let’s Ride” page of our site.

April is going to be crazy!!! The Diva Custom’s “Diva’s Only” Bike Show, April 14th in Chesapeake, VA. – yes ladies, this one’s for you…polish up that chrome & come out with your bikes for a day with the girls. Guys, you’re welcome to come – Tami’s got something planned for you too; The Virginia Bike Fest April 15th in Petersburg, VA – What a cool time this is going to be! A day fi lled with fun & excitement for everyone with bike show, races, rodeo, events & much more. We are proud to announce that there will be a very special Blessing of the Bikes before things start to roll by our “On Eagles Wings” staff. The Thunder Roads Cruise Lane will be open for everyone to roll through on their bikes & after a nice cruise, you can pull over into the lane’s Suck Bang Blow Nitro Saloon, have a cold one & visit with friends; The 10th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic April 20th – 22nd - 10’s of thousands of bikers are expected to roll to the beach that weekend for 3 days of NON-STOP Biker Heaven… Parade of Bikes, World famous bike builders, great music by national headliners, events, bike show, vendors, burnouts, bikini contest, fun stuff for the kids & so much more. You won’t want to miss it! While at the beach, be sure to visit all of the Biker Friendly places around the area – many have specials lined up for those rolling through enjoying the area for the weekend. And if that wasn’t enough for you, there are 2 big events happening on the Outer Banks of NC the last week of the month: Apr 25th – 29th The Outer Banks Bike Week & The North Carolina State H.O.G. Rally 2007 Apr 26th – 28th. The week will rock with plenty of entertainment, food, live music, vendors, contests, Poker Runs & parties everywhere - it will be endless!!!

You’re always welcome to email us anytime – let us know if there’s anything we can do for you out there. Don’t forget about all the great charity rides throughout the month happening all over the Mid-Atlantic in our calendar of events – enjoy a good ride with friends & help out those in need…how cool is that? May 5th celebrate Cinco De Mayo at our newest Biker Friendly place, Hops & Barley in Newport News, VA (see their ad this issue) for an afternoon/evening of fun down at the river front. We’re defi nitely rolling south of the border to the Myrtle Beach Spring Rally in May to enjoy some fun in the sun. Let us know (email [email protected]) if you’re headed that way & what dates – it would be so cool to meet up with friends & go riding…we’d love it! Also next month you’ll get to meet the 3 extraordinary men that have been transforming my bike – Can’t wait to show you what they’ve done to her! We wish you all much happiness in your lives, love in your hearts & safe journeys on the road. Have a fantastic month & we’ll see ya in May!!!

Happy Trails …

Kelly

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

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

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

SOUNDCHECK .............................................................28

THUNDER ON THE ROAD.........................................30

TITTS (TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS)..............................34

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

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

ON EAGLES WINGS...................................................50

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS.....................................53

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APRIL 2007

Apr 1st

2nd Annual Cindy Williams Memorial Ride - Virginia Beach, VABoneshakers Saloon, 1297 General Booth Blvd., Va Beach (757) 961-8382 www.boneshakerssaloon.com

April 1st

Damon & Company Bar & Grill’s Poker Run - Gloucester, VARain date Apr 15th. Sign ups 11 a.m., Bikes Out 12:30 p.m. Live entertainment. Proceeds to benefi t CHKD Children’s Hospital. www.damonsbar.com (804) 693-7218

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

Apr 6th - 9th

BMW Riders Group Spring Blue Ridge Ride - Verona, VA Leave Saturday 9:00 Kathy’s Restaurant Verona Va., head south on Blue Ridge Parkway, camp at Meadows of Dam, continue South on Sunday. Contact [email protected]

April 8th

Happy Easter! Hop on the bikes & let’s roll!

Apr 13th – 22nd 5th Annual Heritage Motorcycle Rally & The Million Dollar Biker Build Off- Charleston, SC CANCELLED – See article this issue

Apr 14th

Lee Garrett Memorial Run - Lynchburg, VA In Memory of brother & friend Lee Garrett. $5 breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. by the Marine Corps League, Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA. Scenic view of the D-Day Memorial. $10 poker hand gets you into 1727 Moose Lodge for Fun Food & Live Music! 50/50 & Raffl es. Ride starts at 10 a.m. at the Marine Corps League. All proceeds go into a Trust Fund for Shane Garrett. For more info contact Mic Cerillo-Banks @ (434) 258-9171./ym/[email protected]

Apr 14th

2nd Annual Divas Only Bike Show - Chesapeake, VA This indoor event being held at the Chesapeake Convention Center will include great food, prizes, give-a-ways, special guests, and live entertainment from the band “Krunch.” Back again this year is the famous Diva Customs fashion show featuring beautiful women wearing the hottest leather fashions in town so ladies get your bikes ready...this show is for you! Guys, you are welcome to come in, but its “Girls against the Girls!” And this is a showdown you don’t want to miss. The grand prize of $1000.00 will be given to the “Best In Show” winner! All bikes in the show must be owned by women. (Proof of ownership is required) Ladies, register early at www.DivaCustoms.com. For more information about the show or sponsorship call Diva Customs at 757-428-DIVA or contact us on our website at www.DivaCustoms.com.

Apr 14th

After Bash for the Diva Customs “Diva’s Only” Bike Show - Virginia Beach, VA Boneshakers Saloon, 1297 General Booth Blvd, Va Beach. (757) 961-8382. www.boneshakerssaloon.com

Apr 14th – 15th

The IRS (irresistible retail sale) has arrived. Take a break form doing taxes and enjoy 30 – 50 % off all winter items. Includes a parking lot party on Saturday. Renegade Classics, 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge, VA

Apr 14th

Spring Break Children’s Miracle Network Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show- Fredericksburg, Va. Non-Alcoholic event, 140 Trophies call 540-374-2240 for info.

Apr 14th 2nd Annual Feed the Children Poker Run - Richmond, VA Saturday, April 14 (rain date April 28) Sponsored by STAR Touring and Riding Association, Richmond Chapter 208 and Cavelli’s Leather Shop and Shoe Repair. 1st Out 9am, from Cavelli’s, 3514 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, Va. Last out 11am. Free gift for the fi rst 50 registered. Food is available. 50/50 and biker wear specials! Awards/drawing at 1:30pm. For more information, call (804) 458-4759.

Apr 14th

April Jam Motorcycle Rally – Franklin, VACustom Bike & Off-Road Truck Builder Show. You don’t have to be a biker to attend! 11 am to 11 pm at the Southampton Fairgrounds (New Market Rd off Hwy 58 between Franklin & Courtland). $20 adults, $10 children 12 & under, FREE for children 6 & under. Beer Truck, prizes, food vendors. To enter your bike or truck, email: [email protected]. DJ Wayne Cook + 5 LIVE Bands – Bullets Never Lie, Gridlock 64, Rhythm Pigs, Southern Cross & Honky Tonk Hwy. All proceeds benefi t Troop 17 Boy Scouts.

Apr 15th

VIRGINIA BIKE FEST - Petersburg, VAThunder in Virginia at the Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA. Meet Bike Builder Kendall Johnson. Don’t miss the Samson/Ray Price Team vs. Bill Furr in the Nitro Harley Match Race of the Year! Nitro Harleys, All Harley Shoot-Out, Street Bike Shoot-Out, Test-n-Tune, Gigantic Bike Show, Big Dog Bike Rodeo, Burnout Drags, Swap Meet, Vendor Midway, Live Music, Stage Events, Blessing of the Bikes/Thunder Roads Cruise Lane w/Suck Bang Blow Nitro Saloon. Gates open 9 a.m.. Adult Admission $20. Details for Registration Times & Entry fees for Bike Show & Events are listed on our ad in this issue or visit www.vmpdrag.com or www.virginiamotorsports.com. Vendor Spaces & Sponsorships are still available - call Bryan or Ron at (804) 862-3174.

Apr 15th

Open House & Poker Run to benefi t the Victory Junction Gang Camp

- Colonial Heights, VA Being held at Catlins Kustom Cycles - 1st bike out @ 9am, last bike out @11am Entertainment provided by Copper Ridge Bluegrass Band, Book Signings/Sales of well-known Author of Motorcycle Traveling-Dale Coyner, Food, door prizes, 50/50 raffl e, entertainment for children. Check out all of our other events at www.ckccustoms.com

Apr 15th

Third Annual Purple Heart Ride - Sykesville, MD Blue Knights MD IX is having its Third Annual Purple Heart Ride to benefi t those injured servicemen and women who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. These wounded soldiers are being treated at the Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The proceeds from this police escorted ride will be presented to the Armed Forces Foundation to benefi t these wounded soldiers. The ride travels from Freedom Park in Sykesville Maryland and travels to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland. Registration begins at 7 am through 10 am when the ride leaves the park. The ride is rain or shine. Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007, Contact Phone: 410-804-5721 (Steve Martin), Email: [email protected], Link: http://www.bkmdix.org

Apr 16th

Harley-Davidson of Ocean City ’s Fairweather Ride 10 a.m. If the weather is nice, blow off a Monday at work and go for our 4 to 5 hour ride. It’s the third Monday of the month April through Oct. All bikes are welcome. Visit www.hdoceancity.com.

Apr 20th - 22nd 10th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic - Virginia Beach, VA Sponsored by Geico Motorcycle. Camp Pendleton, Virginia Beach - Over 100 Local & National Vendors. World famous bike builders attending this year: Dave Perewitz, Russel Mitchell of Exile Cycles, Randy Simpson of Milwaukee Iron, Johnny Lange of Strip Club Choppers, Swede Built Motorcycles, Big Rick Hoffman of Logic Motorcycles, Mike Phillips of Grandure Motorcycles & The Wrench! Bike Show, Field Events, Burnout Contest, Bikini Contest, Parade of Bikes, Fun Kids Stuff, Great Food, Cold Beverages & Much More! Events scheduled: Firefall, The Wreckers, Phil Vassar. Vendor & Sponsor info (757) 675-8488 or (757) 560-0877, fax (757) 426-1880. For more including lodging info visit www.vabeachbikeclassic.com. Proceeds benefi t USO of Hampton Roads.

Apr 21st

Frogs For Freedom Ride - Virginia Beach, VAStart at Poppa’s Pub & Restaurant, 2105 Diamond Springs Road Va Beach. Free coffee & donuts. 1st bike out 10:30a.m.. Last bike out 11:30 a.m. $20 registration to include Free commemorative t-shirt & NSW Foundation Pin (while supplies last). Additional t-shirts & Poker Hands $10 each. Door prizes will be rewarded & a 50/50 raffl e will be held. Plaques awarded to the largest group, best hand & worst hand. ALL are welcome 2, 3 & 4 wheels. Music by Route 66. The 2007 Frogs For Freedom Run benefi ts The Naval Special Warfare Foundation. Donations are tax deductible. Contact John Coyle (757) 717-0752 for more info.

Apr 21st

The Patriots’ Tour - Richmond, VA This ride begins at the Va War Memorial in Richmond. This fund-raiser ride is to benefi t the War Memorial and its education for kid’s program. The ride will take about 1 hour and end up in Colonial Heights VA at the American Legion Post where a 2007 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide will be given away. First bike out 9:00am last bike out 11:00am. Pre-registration cost $25.00 gets you a T-Shirt and lunch. Extra rider cost $10.00 includes lunch only. 1000 tickets raffl ed off at $50.00 each. Registration is through the VAWM. Raffl e Tickets and registration forms can be picked up at the War Memorial {804} 786-2060 or from American Legion Riders of Southern Va. For more info visit: http://vawarmemorial.org/motorcycle.html or contact [email protected]

Apr 21st

3rd Annual Memorial Bike Ride For CPL.Jonathan W. Bowling *** USMC *** - Stuart, VA Jonathan Bowling was a Corporal in the USMC Who paid the ultimate price fi ghting for freedom in Iraq.He was also a fellow Firefi ghter with the Fairystone Vol.Fire Dept. and a Police Offi cer for the City Of Martinsville, as well as a fellow bike rider. Please show your support By Remembering Jonathan In This Ride Date: April 21st - Rain Date: April 22nd Location:Patrick County High School, Stuart Va. Registration starts at 10:00 am - Departure at 1:00pm Cost $10.00 per bike - Vehicles same price Proceeds will go to the CPL.Jonathan W.Bowling Memorial Scholarship Fund Contributions can be made to the CPL.Jonathan W. Bowling Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Patrick County Education Foundation P.O.Box 497, 105 Stonewall Court, Stuart Va. 24171, We will be stopping by the gravesite for a moment of silence. Also day of event Blue Ridge Mountains Car Show will be there. There will be a Trophy given to farthest traveled bike Red Knights MC Chapter 11 Patrick Springs, Va. For more Information contact following Miranda Nelson (276)629-6188 Corky Hall (276)673-1827 Tim Dodson (276)629-1201 Kim Bowling (336)978-2796.

Apr 22nd River City Wings Spring Poker Run - Elizabeth City, NCRegistration starts 9 a.m.. 1st bike out at 10 a.m. Last bike out 11 a.m.. Start Turner’s Honda, 1111 W. Ehringhaus Sreet, Elizabeth City. Finish @ Charles Creek Park, Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City. Poker hand check-in at 11:30 a.m. - Meal starts at noon. Prizes & awards til 2:30 p.m. Registration is $10 per person - Meal includes Hot Dogs, Chili, Baked Beans, Chips, Drinks, Bake Sale. Children not playing Poker $5. Best Hand $75 cash. 2nd place $50 cash & 3rd place $25 cash. Games of chance: Chinese Raffl e Gifts; 50/50 tickets. Silent Auction: Autographed Willie “G” T-Shirt. Grand Raffl e: 4 day, 3 night Weekend Vacation Beach House on the Outer Banks. Courtesy of Sun Realty, with a value of $1350.. Tickets are $5 each. Proceeds are designated for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation “Ride For Kids” event in Cary, NC on Sunday May 6th. Contact Info MC or Pat Boyce (252) 264-2407, Wink Foster (252) 331-7793 www.rcgw.org. Come Ride With Us - It’s For The Kids!

Apr 22nd

Mark Long American Iron Horse Open House - Fredericksburg, VACome ride, eat & have fun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bike Show, Vendors, Live Band. Free food. Discounts on motorclothes. For more info visit www.marklongcycles.com or call (540) 899-6700

Apr 25th – 29th

5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week – Outer Banks, NCThe 5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week is packed full with entertainment, great

food, events and special attractions. Poker Run. Bike Show. Live Music. Scenic Rides. Offi cial Night-time party sites. www.outerbanksbikeweek.com

Apr 26th – 28th

North Carolina State H.O.G. Rally 2007 – Outer Banks, NC“Cruzin the Outer Banks” 100 miles of beach cruzin at it’s best! This H.O.G. event offers riding, sight-seeing, activities – something for everyone. Register by March 8th, 2007 for your chance to win a brand new 2007 Sportster. “Get your Crabs” Poker Run - $1,000 1st prize. Bike Show, Field Games, Live Beach Music. Guided ride to Ocracoke Island and Lighthouse Tour. Police escorted bike parade to the Wright Bros. Memorial. New Kitty Hawk H-D dealership, located only ½ mile away from the rally site. Call the hotline or visit the website for more information. NC Rally Hotline: 1-252-221-4657 www.ncstatehogrally.com

Apr 26th - 29th

Outer Banks Bike Week with a Legion Riders Social For more info contact [email protected]

Apr 27th - 29th

Thunder in the Smoky’s Rally - Maggie Valley, NC Come join us for the 5th annual Spring Thunder in the Smoky’s Rally and ride the Great Smoky Mountains. We offer a free tour ride, variety of vendors, live music concerts, People’s Choice Bike Show with a $500 prize, the funniest Bike Games you’ve ever seen and so much more! Check out our website at www.HandlebarCorral.com for pics and more info. Contact Chris Anthony (828) 246-2101

Apr 27th - 29th Victory Rides the Dragon! Victory’s Spring Ride to Cherokee Survivor Rally in Cherokee, NC For hotel reservations go to www.visitmaggie.com . Contact Catlin Kustom Cycles for more info and to confi rm your reservations (804) 526-2208 or www.ckccustoms.com

Apr 28th Juvenile Diabetes Poker Run - Prince Frederick, MD J D R F Poker Run registration begins 9:00 a.m. @ Renegade Classics 131 Central Square Dr., Prince Frederick, MD for more info please call 301-855-1999. www.renegadeclassics.com

Apr 28th

The Boggin’s Bros & Family Ltd. Spring Opener! - Victoria, VAPoker Run, Ride-In Bike Show, 50/50 drawing, Cruise-In Car Show, Bike Rodeo, Primitive Camping Saturday night $5. Gates open at 10 a.m. for registration. Admission $5 Poker Hand, $5 Entry fee at gate (children under 5 free) - $300 Winning Purse. Boggins Brothers will be selling food. Coolers are welcome! NO GLASS. Lead group Poker Run out at 12 noon. Events start after Poker Run around 3 p.m. All are welcome! Lunenburg County Airport off Rt. 40 East of Victoria VA. Poker Run to benefi t St. Jude’s. For more info contact Ladybug at (434) 223-4263 or David Hawks (434) 696-3463, email [email protected]. www.bogginsbrothers.com

Apr 28th

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3204 Poker Run To Benefi t Alzheimer’s Research - Virginia Beach, VA 10 am at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1061 Newtown Road, VA Beach 23462, Before April 16th: $15 plus $5 for rider. After April 16th: $20 plus $10 per rider. Pig Roast with all the fi xins afterwards. Breakfast buffet will be available from 8am - 9:45 am for $5. For more info please contact the Aerie at (757) 497-1876 or Bill or Shelley at (757) 421-9687 or (757) 373-4811. Rain or Shine.

Apr 28th

DKMC First Annual Bike Show - Alexandria, VA The Desert Knight of America Motorcycle Club will be hosting their First Annual Bike Show to benefi t the Fisher House on Saturday, April 28th, 2007. We welcome all riders of all types of bikes to come and register their bikes in the show! It doesn’t matter if you think you will place or not – just show pride in your ride! The proceeds will benefi t our wounded service members and their families as the visit Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital. There will be door prizes, vendors, a 50/50 raffl e, and trophies for the top three patron’s choices! Registration starts at 10:00 and the show runs from 12:00 to 3:00. Contact DK Trey (703) 340-6807. www.desert-knights.com

Apr 28th 3rd Annual Charm City Bike Blessing - Aberdeen, MD Saturday, April 28, 2007 Rain Date: Sunday, April 29, 2007 Ripken Stadium 873 Long Rd Aberdeen, MD 12:00 Noon - 6pm - Free to the Public Vendors, Food, Custom Bikes, music, Wheelie Machine, Info: 301-893-2900 www.fi reupthundrout.com Bikers With Heart Foundation

Apr 28th MD BACA 100 Mile Poker Run- Frederick, MD 100 Mile Poker run to for the Maryland Chapter(s) of Bikers Against Child Abuse. The money raised is used to support BACA efforts in combatting Child Abuse. Registration is from 10am to 11:45am at the Moose Lodge. Kickstands up at 12pm sharp. Ride ends back at the Moose in Frederick. 100 mile Poker run at $10.00 / hand THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. www.bacausa.com

Apr 28th IBFW Local Union 666 WIRED FOR THE CURE ANNUAL POKER RUN 2007 - Highland Springs, VA Benefi tting the American Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE. Inclement weather date: Saturday May 5, 2007. Starts at the IBFW Local Union 666 Offi ce, 1400 East Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, VA. Contact Jay Bell 804-308-9935 for more information

April 28th Pro Street Cycles Open House - Richmond, VAJoin us for a day of great food, friends & music by “The Kode” . We’re cooking out on the grill, Miller Lite Truck on site & 10% off in the store! 8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA (804) 271-7766 Apr 29th

Southern Cruisers Crusin’ For A Cure - Virginia Beach, VAHosted by the Southern Cruiser Riding Club, Hampton Roads Chapt. #26. To benefi t research for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Registration from 9am - 11am. First bike out 10:30 am. Last bike out 11:15am. Registration will be at Fastlane Biker Gear and Accessories, 166 Rosemont Rd., Va Beach, VA 23452. $10 for Rider, $5 passenger. Prizes for Best & Worst poker hand, Largest Group, Oldest/Youngest Rider, Furthest Distance Traveled, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e


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Apr 29th

Southern MD Blessing of the Bikes - La Plata, MD 14th Annual Southern MD Blessing of the Bikes. $15 in advance, $18 at gate. Don’t miss the performance by Forgat. call 410-789-6677 for more information. Sponsored by All American Harley-Davidson mailto:[email protected]

MAY 2007

May 5th MS. UNDERSTOOD RIDERS 4TH ANNUAL CAR, BIKE & TRUCK SHOW - Stafford, VA 11am-8pm @ Butch & Chiquita’s, 54 Montague Loop Stafford, Va. 22554. Adults $20, kids 12 & under FREE. Vendors, Food, Drinks, Raffl es, Face Painting, Dunking Booth, Wet T-Shirt & Hard Body Contest. Music by DJ Deluxe and Sha Sha tha Mouth Piece. Trophies to be awarded. For info contact the Ms Understood Riders Public Relations Offi cers Karamel-Delyte (540) 272-9042, Honey (540) 379-6928, Pink (703)919-7468

May 5th 3rd Annual Big Daddy Leather Poker Run - Fredericksburg, VA Time TBA @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

May 5th

Cruisin for St. Jude - Damascus, MD Damascus Chevrolet 26100 Woodfi eld Rd Damascus, MD Registration at 9am Escorted ride at 11am Min. entry fee $35.00 Free Prizes, gifts, door prizes St. Jude apparel depends on amount raised register by April 22nd to receive gifts at cruise contact [email protected] or 240-344-6199 for forms and information. Jack Fox.

May 5th Hops & Barley’s 1st Annual Cinco De Mayo Party – Newport News, VA All bikes welcome! Pig Roast, Live music, Drink Specials & more. 663 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA (757) 930-2413

May 5th

The ROC Bike Fest - Richmond, VA. Stunt team, Door Prizes, Music, Bike show & Trophies www.TheROC.com, 804-675-4101

May 6th TRIAD PLEASURE RIDERS M/C 11TH ANNUAL, CASH GIVEAWAY & BIKE SHOW- Kernersville, NC From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. VENDORS - MUSIC - FOOD - DOOR PRIZES. DRAWING for CASH GIVEAWAY 1ST PRIZE- $500.00 2ND PRIZE- $200.00 3RD PRIZE- $100.00. TICKETS $5.00 ea.. BIKE SHOW $10.00 ENTRY. 8 CLASSES 1ST & 2ND PLACE TROPHIES. KERNERSVILLE MOOSE LODGE, 1250 EAST MOUNTAIN STREET KERNERSVILLE, NC. South of Parks Chevrolet in Kernersville, NC on Hwy 421 between County Line Tavern and Colfax Furniture. Contact; Steve Robertson 336-769-3909

May 6th

Tradesmen MC 2nd Annual Spring Poker Run - Woodbridge, VA Starts at 10-11 AM at Bar J’s Restaurant, 13275 Gordon Blvd, Woodbridge, VA (in Gordon Plaza on Rt. 123 between I95 and Rt 1). Ends at The Clubhouse in Manassas. Prizes for bets and worst hands. Extra cards available at last stop. For further information, call Smilin’ Bob at (703) 930-9386.

May 6th Relay for Life Poker Run - Powhatan, VA Sponsored by Gold Wing Road Riders Association local chapters to benefi t the American Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE in Powhatan, VA. Sunday, May 6, 2007 (RAIN OR SHINE!!!). Starts at Cycle Connection of Virginia, 17401 Midlothian Pike (4 min west of Midlothian on Rt. 60). 9:00–10:30 AM - Registration. 10:30 AM - Last Bike Out. 1:00 PM - Winners & Awards announced at Perrins Pavillion, at 3400 Anderson Highway. Cash awards for best poker hand, and for 2nd best and 3rd best poker hand. BBQ lunch will be available from Perrin’s. Also: 50/25/15/10 drawing, door prizes and more… $10.00 for bike & rider, $5.00 for co-rider. For more information contact: Marie Crow/804-674-1265.

May 6th

Ride For Kids - Cary, NCwww.rideforkids.org

May 11th – 20th

Myrtle Beach Bike Week – Myrtle Beach, SC Over 300,000 enjoy MBBW the largest Motorcycle Rally in the Carolinas and one of the largest in the country. Info on Events, Concerts, Poker Runs, Rides, Biker Bars, Tours, Bike Shows, Contest, Demo Rides, Vending Locations, lodging, Offi cial Bike Week T-shirts, We provide as much information as possible about the events held during Myrtle Beach Bike Week®. Check out www.MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com for more info http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

May 12th

Rotary Rumble for Kids! - Portsmouth, VA Come help us support several local Children’s charities, leaving from Route 17 Motorcycle Accessory Shop at 3405 High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia ! Registration is at 8; 30, FBO 9:00, LBO 10:00. The Dice run will include coffee & donuts, ride pin, T-shirt and lunch for the fi rst rider at $20, and passengers receive a play sheet, T-shirt and lunch for $10. It will be a great ride, and will include music, door prizes, and raffl es! Online registration is available at www.greatbridgerotary.org, or email [email protected] for more information. C U there!

May 12th Fallen Heroes Custom American/Import Bike-Car Show - Cheltenham, MD Rain Date: May 13, 2007 American Legion Youth Camp 9201 Surratts Rd Cheltenham, MD 11:00am - 6pm - Public $2.00 Vendors, Food, custom bikes, music 50/50 raffl e Info: 301-893-2900 www.fi reupthundrout.com Bikers With Heart Foundation

May 13th

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mama’s out there!!! It’s YOUR day ladies so let’s ride!!!

May 13th

Diamond Jim’s Bike Show - Stafford, VA Sunday May 13th. Registration 9:00 to 11:00. Public Judging of bikes 11:00 to 2:00. Awards Presentation 3:30. Categories: Harley Sportster Sport Bike, Harley Dyna Other Cruiser/Touring, Harley Softtail Trike, Harley Touring Custom, Harley Vrod Chopper. All Bikes Are Automatically Entered In: Best Paint Best–n- Show. Registration Fee $10.00. Come Join the Fun! Food! Drinks! Door Prizes! And More! Diamond Jim’s, 3925 Jefferson Davis Hwy Stafford V.A. 703-221-8334.http://www.diamondjims.us

May 16th - 19th

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 May 16 from 3:30 to 6:30; May 17-19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

May 19th

Seal160 Ride - Portsmouth, VA“We go the distance because they did too”. We ride in honor of Navy Seals and Army 160th Aviators that were lost in Afghanistan in June 2005. Our riders can donate to any Special Warfare Charity. There will be 2 Seal Ride 160 Events in 2007 - WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - “IRON BUTT ASSOCIATION LARGEST SADDLESORE 1000” 19 MAY 2007 & SEAL 160 MEMORIAL RIDE - POLICE ESCORT. FOOD, RAFFLE, FUN! 6 OCT 2007. Join the 3rd SEAL 160 RIDE for this historic event. Be one of the 158+ bikes to set the world record as the largest group to ride a Iron Butt Association (IBA) SaddleSore 1000 (SS1K) in less than 24 hours. ** We DO NOT ride as one group -- we just need to “start” as one group. **This is an Iron Butt Association approved ride. You will receive IBA membership, certifi cate, pin and a custom patch commemorating the event. The IBA special price for this event is just $25 ! (The $25 entry fee DOES NOT include any charitable amount you wish to donate.) This ride starts at Bayside HD in Portsmouth VA - this is near the home of the east coast SEALS - and goes for approx 510 miles to Hunter Army Air Field, Savannah, GA - home of the 160th SOAR. Then return to Portsmouth -- ALL riders must return to Bayside HD in less than 23 hrs and 59 minutes. A pre-certifi ed route will be issued to all riders. First fl ight of riders leaves Bayside at 0630 19 May. Riders can donate to ANY special warfare charity of their choice. The charity donation is not included in the $25 registration fee. You may donate at ANY TIME -- just note that you are donating as a rider in the 2007 SEAL 160 RIDE. Here are the addresses for the Navy Special Warfare Charity and for the Army Nightstalker Association: All bikes are welcome! Visit us at SEAL160RIDE.COMto “pre-sign up” so we can plan. You can email us directly at [email protected] Iron Butt rides are NOT about speed. This is NOT a race. There is no award or recognition for completion time. The only time that matters is to have all riders back at the start point in less than 23 hrs and 59 minutes. See ironbutt.com for the 29 tips “Archive of Wisdom”. The ride organizers respectfully request that participants do not bring attitudes, colors or alcohol. Unsafe activity will cause riders to be asked to leave the ride. Riders and passengers BECOME PART OF MOTORCYCLING HISTORY AND HONOR OUR SPECIAL WARRIORS ! “WE GO THE DISTANCE BECAUSE THEY DID TOO.”

May 19th

2nd Annual Charity Bike Show & Rodeo - Warrenton, VA Sponsored by Soldiers of the Cross – Virginia. Held on the grounds of WUMC, located at 341 Church Street (behind Pizza Hut) off Broadview Avenue in downtown Warrenton, Virginia. Gates open at 10am, games start at 11am. Free Admission. $20 registration fee to participate in games and bike show. Categories for Bike Show include Vintage Bikes, Custom Bikes, Cruise/Tour Bikes. Rodeo games include Bite the Hot Dog, Frisbee Toss, Slow Race, Barrel Race, Joust, Balloon Toss, Straw Drop and more! Come out and enjoy Live Music, Prizes, Food and Fellowship. All proceeds to benefi t local charities. For more information, please visit us at www.soldiersofthecrossva.org or email [email protected].

May 19th Harley-Davidson of Ocean City Summer Concert Series Sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features James & The Flames from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

May 20th 11th Annual Charity Ride to Benefi t the Children for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp - Harrisonburg, VA Sponsored by Mountain Valley Riders Motorcycle Club. Registration $25, 8 to 10am at APPLEBEE’S Restaurant on 33E. Harrisonburg, Va.. Pancake breakfast 8-9. Door Prizes, 50/50, BBQ & refreshments included at end of 100 mile ride. Ride patch for fi rst 100 registered. All riders and bikes welcomed. Prize for Club with most attendees. Come attend the largest ride in Rockingham County. Parade start Police Escort, Poker run Ride. Contact: [email protected] or Smokey 540-896-8929. www.mvrva.tripod.com Club Rides 3rd Sunday each Month.

May 20th

Road Cure 2007 - Cumberland, MD Begins on the Downtown Cumberland Mall with registration from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm. The three hour ride departs at 1:00 pm. Registration fee is $20.00 per person and includes a meal at the end of the ride. Pre-register by May 4, 2007 and receive a $5.00 discount per person and a free Road Cure T-shirt. Sponsored by The Western Maryland Health System Regional Cancer Center. Contact Julie Fraley (301) 723-5652.

May 21st

Harley- David son of Ocean City ’s Fairweather Ride 10 a.m. If the weather is nice, blow off a Monday at work and go for our 4 to 5 hour ride. It’s the third Monday of the month through Oct. All bikes are welcome. Visit www.hdoceancity.com.

May 24thAnnual Carry the Flame - Staunton, VAShenandoah Harley-Davidson. Come out & support out troops!213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Stauton, VA (540) 213-RIDE or vistwww.shenandoahhd.com

May 25th - 27th

Rally in the Coalfi elds - Grundy, VA 4th Annual Bike Rally. Benefi ts Annual Toy Run. Live bands, bike show, car show, poker run, bike rodeo, kids events, vendors, and great food. This is a family event with all ages welcome. All riders and non-riders welcome. Poplar Gap Park, Grundy, VA. For more info call Steve at 276-935-5812 or visit our website @ www.coalfi eldriders.com

May 26th

Rough Riders MC’s 2nd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Bike Show - Stafford, VA Proceeds benefi t the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorsproject.org. Noon - 3pm Show registration begins @ 11am. People’s Choice Trophies awarded. $5 entry fee for show. $35 per Chance to win a NEW 2006 Harley Davidson Softail provided by Southside Harley-Davidson, Virginia Beach, VA 757-499-8964 - Only 714 Tickets sold. Show and drawing @ Main Street Grill and Bar, 315 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford, VA (winner is obligated for Tax, Lic, set-up and Freight fees associated). You do not need to be present to WIN.

Contact Sailor 757-377-9973, Snake (540) 288-7772 or (540) 288-9277 or Diego (760) 415-7433.

May 27th

Rolling Thunder XX – Washington, DCwww.rollingthunder1.com

May 27th 2nd Annual Freedom Run - Martinsburg, WV. For more info go to www.epcabate.org or call (304)262-1844

May 27th

Bike Fest – Newport News, VASunday, May 27th Memorial Day weekend 2pm – 10pm at Mitty’s Nightclub in the Omni Hotel, 1 Omni Way, Newport News, VA. Rain or shine. $10 admission to event. Bike & Car show – ALL WHEELS WELCOME! Entry fee $5. Vendors $35. Trophies, games & LIVE entertainment. Proceeds to benefi t the Buffalo Boyz MC scholarship fund. For more information contact Doc (757) 869-0359 or Karen (757) 719-2310.

May 27th

Talon’s Sports & Spirits’ Outdoor Event – Midlothian, VALive music from 1pm on. Food, Drinks, Bikini Wash, Bike Contest, Motorcycle Vendors & shop’s Dyno Trailer & More. 11800 Hull St. Road, Midlothian, VA. For more info contact call (804) 744-9541

May 27th

Damon & Company Bar & Grill’s Spring Bike Fest - Gloucester, VAVisit www.damonsbar.com for more details or call (804) 693-7218. Damon’s is located on Route 17 North (11 miles North of the Coleman Bridge) in Gloucester, VA

May 28th

Memorial Day - Take some time today & maybe even a slow ride in honor & remembrance of the men & women who have died serving our country. We salute you!

May 28th The 1st Annual Big Daddy Mark Stamper Poker Run – Midlothian, VA Talon’s Sports & Spirits, 11800 Hull St. Road. To benefi t the McGuire VA Medical Center. Start times & ride points to be announced in the May 2007 issue. For more info call (804) 744-9541

May 29th

Biker Retreat - Wise, VA The Biker Retreat is an outreach of Camp Bethel Ministries. This is an opportunity for motorcyclist and their families to enjoy biker games, paintball, karaoke, praise and worship, etc. All in an alcohol free environment and is designed to strengthen couples and their families. The cost will be by donation and will begin with Friday supper through Sunday breakfast and will end with worship on Sunday morning. You can see our facilities at campbethel.com. Contact Jeff Rolen (800) 359-4049 or (276) 328-6877. www.campbethel.com

May 31st – Jun 3rd

Dam Bike Rally - Fontana Dam NC Fontana Village Resort will host the Dam Bike Rally, May 31-June 3, 2007. We are only 10 miles from the famous “Dragon” and 25 miles from the Cherohala Skyway, and of course, our own Hellbender 28. Live Music; cookouts; vendors; contests; poker runs. Please visit our websites at www.fontanavillage.com or www.smokymountainbikeweek.com or www.hellbender28.com Make your reservations early by calling 800-849-2258. We look forward to seeing you! Sponsored by Fontana Village Resort. Contact: Marketing & Groups Sales Department, Email: aburchfi [email protected], Phone: (828) 498-2211, Fax: 828-498-2209 Website: www.fontanavillage.com

JUNE 2007

Jun 1st & 2nd

PVFD Blaze of Thunder Poker Run - Pearisburg, VATwo days Friday 6/1/07, 5pm reg. for the Bike Show. 6pm benefi t meal, also there will be a Biker fl ea market & vendor area Friday evening. Then there is going be an auction for everyone to join in. After the auction the Trophies will be awarded for the Bike Show. Saturday reg. at 10am vendors, fl ea market opens at this time. Bikes leave at 12pm, during the run at each stop there will be a drawing for a Sliver Dollar. On arrival back at the station there will be a free meal. Also a burnout contest, slow ride contest and fi nally the trophies and best and worst poker hands. Along with the Sliver dollars will be awarded. Contact Billy Bowles (vendors) Richard Stump 540-626-7213 or 540-921-4950. Email pearisburgfi [email protected]

Jun 1st - 3rd

Thunder On The Rock Motorcycle Rally - Monteagle Mountain, TNThe newest, biggest, baddest Motorcycle Rally. Everyone 18+ is welcome. Be apart of history by being apart of the fi rst ever THOR Rally! Jam with Kentucky Headhunters & .38 Special plus a ton of other live entertainment. We will have lots of events, contests and games including the fun frozen T-shirt contest! There will be bike shows, vendors, the Thundereets, beer, showers on site and free camping. In addition to our headline acts we will have other bands and entertainment lined up as our 1st annual event draws closer. One of the best parts is getting here, the scenic roads and the attractions surrounding us. Less than 45 minutes away, you will fi nd 3 different lakes, Jack Daniels, Rock City, The Natural Bridge, just to name a few. Mark your calendar and come on out and play with us!!!!! Tickets are only $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. For more info & the latest updates on the rally visit www.thunderontherockonline.com

Jun 2nd

Blessing of the Bikes & Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VATo benefi t the Sarah Bonwell HudginsFoundation for mentally handicapped adults. Rgistration & Blessing at Iron Core Custom Motorcycles, 977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Va Beach. Registration $10, Fender Bunnies ride free. Begins at 9 a.m. Blessing of the bikes between 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. Poker Run - 1st bike out 9:45 a.m. Last bike out - 10:30 a.m. 2nd, 3rd & 4th stops announced at registration. End stop at Jax Place, Bike Parking out back, 5277 Princess Anne Road, Kempsville Plaza Shopping Center, Va Beach. End stop events: Free buffet fm 1 - 3pm, Door Prizes, 50/50, Best Hand, Worst Hand. All bikes welcome! Rain

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 6THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 6

By Rev Rocky Angone I’m proud to be an American. By the grace of God I was

born in this great country. I will not apologize for it. I wore the uniform of the armed forces of the United States of America. I fought and killed in the defense of my country. I will not apologize for it. I am a born again believer and disciple of Jesus Christ. I will not apologize for it. I am sick of mealy mouth politicians and their sad sack followers who want to blame all the world’s problems on America and go around apologizing and catering to country’s all over the globe that owe their very existence to the sacrifi ce of mil-lions of American soldiers, dead and alive.

This past Saturday, March 17th,2007, an anti-war protest was held in Washington D.C. I was fortunate enough to catch a ride with Chapter 5 of “Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club” located here in Richmond, Virginia. As a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I have to be careful not to judge others and I will not do that. However, I saw some things that make me shudder. Some parents had their children parading around with “impeach Bush and Cheney” signs. A number of the protesters were very vocal about their convictions, some were down right nasty. The media claims there were approximately 20,000 of them in town. I got there around 8:00am Saturday morning and had to leave at 2:30pm. I did not see that many people. Maybe they counted all the “brave hearts” that protested from the comfort of their living rooms, not willing to brave the cold to stand up and be counted with their cohorts. Is it any won-der that we mistrust the media? I wonder how many would have been “counted” if Jane Fonda had told the media that she expected at least one million to show up? Where have I heard that fi gure before?

I wish I could report that our veterans were paragons of virtue but alas, that would not be fair. Most of us kept our cool, but as usual, there are always a few that are looking for trouble and that was true for both sides. I did not see any real altercations, but a few scuffl es broke out. The D.C. Police were on station, along with the mounted police and the motorcycle police and were ready for trouble. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the others were cordoned off and you had to pass through a metal detector to get to them. That kept the protesters off the memorials. My hat is off the D.C. Police for their anticipation and help.

I am proud to be an American and Saturday, March 17th,2007 was one of the reasons. This multitude of pro-testers, however many there were, converged on our na-tions capital to protest something they believe in. This was their right. I and millions of others fought to give them that right. I do not agree with them in any way, shape or form, but I will defend their right to do it. If they had not made such a mess at their other protests and had not spread the word that they wanted to spray paint the war memori-als and do some kind of damage to them, the vets would not have been so determined to stop them. As it was, as many or more vets than protesters showed up with blood in their eyes. Can you imagine telling a man or woman that some people were too afraid to put on a uniform were going to desecrate a memorial that had the names of some of their dearest buddies on it? What did they expect, a tea party? Walk up to a Vietnam Vet and talk to him the way you would talk to a friend and he will honor that. Talk to him

the way most peace at any cost, tuck your tail between your legs and run, give the enemy anything he wants so he won’t hurt you, let’s help illegal aliens over run the country, let’s teach our children that perversion is normal, liberals do and you will probably wind up in heap somewhere with your head broke!

As sick as I thought this protest was, it was still a dem-onstration of the fact that we live in a country that honors freedom, even though some of them don’t want the rest of us to have the same privilege they enjoy. Too bad! The vets stood up and were counted. I wish the media used the same method to count as we do, you know,1-2-3 and so on, maybe then the media would decide that the truth triumphs over imagination.

I pray God’s blessing on all. No matter what side of the fence we’re on, we are still His children. We are precious in His sight and He loves us beyond anything we can imag-ine. He is the only way to this nation’s reconciliation with Him and ourselves. “It is not by might nor power, but by My Spirit says the Lord”.

I am a citizen of the United States of America and I will not apologize to anyone for it. I am proud to be an Ameri-can.

May the God of all creation bless and keep you now and forever more. Rev Rocky Angone ( Rev Rock ) Contact Rev Rock with your comments, suggestions and/or snide remarks at [email protected]

The Gathering Of Eagles





by Phil IsleyService ManagerSouth Richmond Harley-Davidson Richmond,Virginia

Do you have a problem keeping your “baby” ( your bike, not your girl friend ) looking clean and shiny? It is a lot of work, especially if you let it go for a while and that of course, is a cardinal sin, no offense to Terry or any of you other bird lovers out there. Rusty spokes and bolt heads along with oxidized engine cases are not pretty. Most of us think that anyone allowing his/her bike to get in that condition should be subject to corporal punishment. Ok, we’re a little weird.

However, it is the owner’s responsibility to do preven-tive maintenance. Ithttp://maintenance.It is necessary on new bikes and becomes critical as the years and miles increase. Caution! A lot of new bike owners and even some “seasoned” owners will use chemicals and cleaners that are too harsh. They can “haze” and/or damage your paint fi nish and chrome. Normally they are quick and easy and harmful. Remember “haste makes waste”.

To make your rims shine like “new money” pick up a can of S100 wheel cleaner and a spoke brush. These are available at most bike shops. Clean your wheels and tires fi rst and then the rest of your bike, but don’t use the spoke brush on the paint, just kidding. Use a gentle cleaner such as Rain Dance that leaves a light wax coat that protects wheels, cases and chrome and makes dry-ing much easier. Remember to use low water pressure to rinse it off.

If you have some rusty torx or allen head bolts, gently use a brass, bristle brush( say that as fast as you can ).A little effort and patience will have them looking like new again. After that apply a little clear nail polish on them.http://them.My My wife was wondering what I was doing with her nail polish. She suggested professional help but It works. The clear polish also helps keep the rust from forming. Trust me!

Ride safe and clean, Phil

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June 2nd

Hospice Outback Bike Show - Prince Frederick, MDSaturday, June 2, 2007 from 2 p.m. to whenever. $20 entry fee includes Las Vegas Casino Night, live music by Crossfi re and Vendors. $10 Bike Show entry fee, sign up from 2-4 p.m. All proceeds to benefi t Hospice. Location: Prince Frederick Elks Lodge, Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Jun 2nd Taneytown V.F.C. Benefi t Ride - Taneytown, MD Ride Departs at 10AM T-shirt included for the fi rst 50 registered,others may purchase When returning from the ride there will be games, beer garden and food available. Sponsored by Golden Duece/Tonys Cafe/Blettner Power Sports. Contact Dan Myers 410-756-4428

Jun 2nd & 3rd Suffolk Executive Airport’s (fl y-In)1st Annual Wings and Wheels Weekend - Suffolk, VA To be held the fi rst weekend in June (2nd & 3rd) 2007. We plan to have Aircraft, Vintage Autos and Motorcycle displays and are looking for anyone interested in “showing off” their “machines.” We will have displays of anything with wings and wheels. The cars will be from street rods to classics, all kinds of motorcycles and planes from the usual to the unusual. One of the planes we will have is a 1936 Beech Staggerwing, which we will be selling rides on. There will be a Tuskegee Airman to talk to people concerning his experiences and he is selling a book he wrote for kids. He is a very interesting gentleman. On June 3rd, we will do Young Eagles from noon till 4:00PM. This event is sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. (EAA). This is for young people ages 8 to 17. These young people will learn about planes and get to fl y in a small plane, free, and then receive a certifi cate. Their name will then go into a logbook at the EAA headquarters. Saturday’s event will be from 10 AM - 4 PM. Sunday the show starts at Noon and lasts until??? We say 4, but last year there were folks still milling around at 6 p.m. There will be various vendors and food is available. While you’re there, visit the Throttle back Cafe (which is located inside the airport terminal).

Jun 2nd & 3rd

Crystal Coast Swap Meet & Bike Show - Maysville, NCGates open Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Live Band. Ride-In Bike Show (Saturday only). Ice cold beverages, food, vendors of all types, camping, door prizes, tattoos on site, bikini bike wash, bike games, free parking, cash prizes. Admission each day $15 or $20 for both days (free admission for children under 12). Event info and vendor forms available on website www.carteretcravencba.org Or call Don (252) 463-3566, Dottie (252) 240-4031, Terry & Rebecca (252) 447-0774

June 3rd

Richmond Ride4Kids - Richmond, VA Registration is at Brook Hollow Shopping Center - Hwy.250/Broad Street, Short Pump Glen Allen, VA 23060 Exit 178 (off I-64) & opens at 8:00 a.m, closes at 9:45 and the escorted ride leaves sharply at 10:00. All types/makes of Motorcycles welcome. This ride benefi ts the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. www.rideforkids.org

June 3rd

3rd Annual Poker Bike Run - Manassas, VA To benefi t the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We are starting at Manassas Honda, 9105 Mathis Ave, in Manassas. Registration starts at 8AM with last bike out at 10AM. Refreshments will be served at registration. Ending bike run at Nokesville Park and Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be served along with the fi xings. Cost is $15 per Rider, $10 per passenger and $5 for an extra hand. There will also be door prizes. All funds raised will go directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. If you need more information or questions, please contact, Sharon Farr at (703) 753-3736 [email protected]) or Terry Devine at (703) 402-1936 ([email protected])

Jun 3rd

Hot Prospects Harley-Davidson of Ocean City Poster Giveaway Delmarva Shorebirds in Salisbury , Md. . Hottest young Oriole prospects on Harleys, free to the fi rst 1,000 visitors.

Jun 6th

“Bike Night in the Burg” Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 6:30-8:30 @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Jun 8th & 9th

12th Annual South Central Bike Fair - Chase City, VA 25-Class Bike Show ($250 Best of Show), Rodeo, $500 Poker Run, Tattoo Contest, Nightly Wet T-shirt Contest, Camping, Live Music, Vendors, Food, & More. Friday- Hotrod/Bike Cruz-In** Live Music ** Vendors** Camping. Saturday- Live Music ** Bike Show** Poker Run** Rodeo **Vendors. **T-shirt & Tattoo Contests ** Burnout Pit**Drawings & Giveaways**.www.southcentralbikefair.com. Contact Dana after 8pm 434.372.5554

Jun 8th - 10th

2nd Annual Iron Titans Motorcycle Rally - Tazewell, VA Proceeds go to the Shriners Hospitals for children. Gates open Friday 8th at 4:00 pm. Gate fee $10.00. Saturday 9th gates open at 8:00 am, gate fee $10.00. Activities include ATV Rodeo, Motorcycle Rodeo, Bike Show, Car Show, Parade, Kids Bicycle Rodeo, Survivor Star “BIG TOM” Buchanan, Ms. Iron Titans Beauty Pageant, Poker Run, Chili Cook-Off, “Bug-Run”, Live Music by the Benny Wilson Band, Gospel Singing, Mechanical Bull, Tent & RV Camping, Vendors and much, much more. Cash payouts, trophies, raffl es & prizes. http://www.irontitans.com/Sunday ending the Rally with a Poker Run, gates open at 9:00 am, gate fee is free, those participating in the Poker Run there will be an entry fee. We have camping available with tents $10.00/night or $15.00/weekend, also camper sites with water and electric $25.00/night or $40.00/weekend. The location of the Rally will be in Tazewell, Virginia at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds -- located off Route 19/460 between Abingdon, Va. and Bluefi eld, Va. exit 1 (Fairground exit). For more information you can go to www.irontitans.com or contact Bill Stump at 276-988-6438 or e-mail at [email protected].

Jun 8th - 10th

13th Annual National Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry Friends & Family Rally - Murphy, NC Peace Valley Campground, Murphy, NC. www.peacevalleycampground.com

Jun 9th Bike Rally for the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games - Richmond, VA The Chesterfi eld County Parks and Recreation Department along with Chesterfi eld County Police Department and Chesterfi eld County Sheriff’s Offi ce will be co-sponsoring a biker rally that will benefi t the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games. This event will take place on Saturday, June 9th with registration starting at 8 a.m. and departing to the University of Richmond campus at 11 a.m. . . . The registration fee of $15 per person, a rally pin and free lunch and wonderful musical entertainment after the ride too. All proceeds from this event will go directly benefi t the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games! For more information on this event, please call Mark Pinney at 804-748-1992 or Major David Hutton at 804-751-4419.

Jun 9th Salty Dawgs Motorcycle Riding Club 1st Annual Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VA Benefi ting the Fisher House (www.fi sherhouse.org); Supporting America’s military in their time of need they provide “a home away from home” that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time - during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Registration at Boneshakers Saloon off of General Booth starting at 9am, last bike out 11am ride ends at the 392 VFW, 2408 Bowland Pkwy, Va. Beach (located behind Blue Horseshoe Tattoo, London Bridge Blvd). Featuring door prizes, 50/50 drawing and food. For information call (Pres) Pat at 757-548-8462 or Brian at 757-473-9385. We are still looking for sponsors. Come join us and support our troops and their families.

June 9th

Ride To The Colors - Bowie, MD Motorcycle run for Living History and The Fisher House Join us on Saturday June 9, 2007 at the American Legion Post #238 (6265 Brandywine Road Hughesville, Maryland, 20687) for an escorted motorcycle ride through the Maryland countryside following the Star Spangled Banner Trail to Fort McHenry, and ending at the Dundalk American Legion Post #38. This event will benefi t the Baltimore United Volunteers and the Fisher House projects and is in commemoration to the Battle of Baltimore and the Birth of our National Anthem. Registration: 9-11:00 a.m. Donation: $25.00 (cash) per person RAIN or SHINE. Sponsored by the Baltimore United Volunteers.

Jun 9th Sandy Bottom Bike Fest 2007 - Hollywood, MD Our Annual Sandy Bottom Bike Fest! Get the party started...RIGHT! Come on down for food, beverages, give-aways, games, a wide range of vendors, listen to the sounds of DJ Johnny, Superswank, and THE DOWN-DIRTY GRIT bluesy best rock of Jubal Kane!! Check out all the bikes as you mill around at Dew Drop Inn and Toot’s Bar too. Contact Jeff Gray or Nicole Keightley (301) 373-7760 www.jaagscycles.com

Jun 9th & 10th Rallyin’ the Valley 3 - Staunton, VA Event held at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell. Live music, vendors, and entertainment for the entire family. All events are free except for concert act at 8pm Saturday evening (ticket price TBD). Please visit www.shenandoahhd.com for more information on this exciting event! See you there! Contact Courtney @ 540-213-7433 or visit www.shenandoahhd.com

Jun 9th – 17th LACONIA Motorcycle Week – Laconia, NHVisit www.laconiamcweek.com

Jun 14th FLAG DAY – Fly ‘em proudly!

Jun 15th – 17thVNV M/C USA Road Dog Run - Sanford, NC 23rd Anniversary Celebration of Viet Nam Vets M/C of North Carolina and 5th Anniversary of Second Brigade M/C. Donation at the gate includes admission, camping (Electrical Hookups $10/Night extra) & live entertainment. POW/MIA ceremony at noon on Saturday. Bike Games, 50/50 Raffl e, Contests & more fun than ought to be legal. All of this excitement nestled along the banks of a gently rolling creek and surrounded by working components of an antique mill. Come out enjoy Father’s Day weekend with America’s favorite Vets, The Viet Nam Vets M/C USA of North Carolina. Sponsored by Viet Nam Vets M/C USA - North Carolina, Contact: Doc Ski, Email:[email protected] Phone: (919) 662-6229, Fax: 919-933-7934, Website: www.vnvmcnc.org

Jun 16th

Lil’ Diva Poker Run & Pig Roast - Hagerstown, MD Poker Run and Pig Roast to Benefi t Girls Inc. Registration at 12 noon. Ride starts at 1 pm. Approx. 95 mile ride ending at Williamsport Red Men Lodge. Pig Roast and DJ until 9pm. Cost is $25 Rider Fee, Includes Pig Roast and one Poker Hand. $40 for Rider/Passenger and poker hand for both. Total Cash Purse $500. Contact Laurel Good at 301-733-5430 for more info. or email [email protected] for a registration form. Sponsored by Girls Inc.

Jun 16th

Harley-Davidson of Ocean City Summer Concert Series, sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features Cross Cut Saw from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Jun 17th

Father’s Day – No honey-do lists today Big daddies...let’s ride!!

Jun 18th


Jun 20th – 23rd

Honda Hoot – Knoxville, TNThe Honda Hoot was created in 1994 as a rally for motorcycle riders of all brands and to allow manufacturers to show their products in the best light possible. From the beginning, emphasis was placed on rides, activities and events for the attendees. Most rides include a lunch. Evening activities are now also a

Hoot tradition. While sponsored by Honda, others manufacturers attend and offer motorcycle demonstration rides. Attendance has grown from 1,800 the fi rst year to over 17,000 in 2006. The 2007 Honda Hoot marks the seventh year in Knoxville, Tennessee Visit www.hondahoot.com for more info

Jun 21st – 23rd

VA State HOG Rally – Williamsburg, VAVisit www.vastatehogrally.com

Jun 22nd - 24th

ABATE of Virginia Annual State Rally - Stanardsville, VA At Heavenly Acres Campground, Stanardsville, VA. www.heavenlyacres.net. Registration starts at 6:30pm on 6/22/07. $25 includes tent camping, biker games, live music. Tent camping is included in price. Water/Electric Hook-ups are available for a fee. Clean restrooms with hot showers, Game Room, Swimming Pool, Camp Store, Ice and Firewood. In addition to the rally we will host the Jim Orange Memorial Poker Run on Saturday 6/23/07. The run with start and fi nish at the camp ground. Start time 10:00am – last bike out 11:00am. $10/poker hand. Food and beverage will be available at end of run for purchase courtesy of the Miss Behavin’ Bikhers. For info on both events contact Jeanne, [email protected] or visit www.abateofva.com.

June 23rd

Poker Run hosted by the Red Knights of Virginia Chapter 7 - Stafford, VA 9:30 a.m. This is a 75 miles run through the country side of Stafford county with 4 stops fi nishing at the Stafford Volunteer Fire Dept with Best and worst hand pay outs, Food, adult and kid refreshments D.J. and bike games. Go to www.redknightsofva7.com for all the information or Mango 540 379-9072

Jun 23rd Culpeper Chapter of ABATE of VA Poker Run - Stanardsville, VA In memory of our friend and fallen brother Jim Orange. This event coincides with the ABATE State Rally and is open to the public. The run starts and ends at the Heavenly Acres Campground in Stanardsville, VA. Start time 10:00AM - Last bike out 11:00AM. $10/poker hand. Proceeds go to the Culpeper Food Closet. Food available after the run courtesy of Miss Behavin’ Bikhers. For detailed info contact Jeanne [email protected] (540) 937-2290

June 23rd

23rd: 3rd Annual EPC ABATE Bike Show - Martinsburg, WVwww.epcabate.org

Jun 24th

2nd Annual Summer Splash Poker Run Eastern Shore HOG - Ocean City, MD www.easternshorehog.com Contact: Jerry Lawson, Chairman, ESC Summer Splash Poker Rune-mail: [email protected]

Jun 29th - Jul 1st Shenandoah Valley Trike-in - Harrisonburg, VA We will be have Trikes coming from many other state as well as local riders. Trike & bike show, Trike and Bike games, people games, Vendors, Raffl e prizes, Door prizes, As well as FOOD and Fun for everyone. Open to public, Free admition, Rockingham County Fair Grounds in Harrisonburg Va. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Trikers. Contact Robert Croy (540)833-6087 or visit www.vabtw.org

JULY 2007

Jul 4th

Independence Day – Happy 231st Birthday USA!

Jul 5th – 7th

Delaware/Maryland State HOG Rally – Dover, DE Visit www.mddestatehogrally.com

Jul 7th

Cruz in Harrisonburg - Harrisonburg, VA Moose Lodge. 4550 Early Rd, Harrisonburg Va. 10:00 A.m. 5:00 P.m. No fee no prizes 50/50 drawing, raffl efood avable come socialize and meet old friends and make new one. Cars motorcycles and trucks all invited. All proceeds from this to go to Area 4 Special Olympics.

Jul 7th

Harley- David son of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock and WMDT. Free concert features Crossroads Band from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

Jul 8th

Second Annual Motorcycle Ride for Special Olympics - Harrisonburg, VA Area 4 Harrisonburg Moose Lodge. Registration 8:00A.M. 9:45 A.M. Ride Leaves AT 10:00 A.M. Riding to area Moose Lodges at Timberville, Strasburg, Front Royal and Luray moose lodges. Returning to Harrisonburg Moose Lodge for door prizes 50/50 drawing cook out and raffl e $15.00 single $20.00 double up. All proceeds from both days go to Area 4 Special Olympics. Ride open too all licensed and insured riders. No drugs, no alcohol, no attitudes please Welcome to wear your colors and show your support for Special Olympics. More info, please call and leave a message 540-433-2118. We will return your call ASAP. Sponsored by Area Moose Lodges and ride committee Special Olympics Area 4.

Jul 8th

Poker Run & Benefi t For Special Olympics - Chesapeake, VA$4 Breakfast at A.J.’s. $10 registration fee. $5 Addl Rider. 1st bike out 9:30 a.m., last bike out at 12 p.m. Begins at A.J. Gators, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd. Ends at Jokers Bar & Grill, 2917 S. Military Hwy. Live music by Night Hawk. Awards for the youngest & oldest rider. Free food at fi nish. Door prizes & 50/50. Cars welcome.

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FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS:MARIJUANA FILLED FIREWOOD

“Hello, is this the Sheriff’s Offi ce?” “Yes. What can I do for you?”“I’m calling to report ‘bout my neighbor Virgil Smith....He’s hidin’ marijuana inside his fi rewood! Don’t quite know how he gets it inside them logs, but he’s hidin’ it there.” “Thank you very much for the call, sir.” The next day, twelve Sheriff’s Deputies descend on Virgil’s house. They search the shed where the fi rewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but fi nd no marijuana. They sneer at Virgil and leave. Shortly, the phone rings at Virgil’s house. “Hey, Virgil! This here’s Floyd....Did the Sheriff come?” “Yeah!” “Did they chop your fi rewood?”“Yep!” “Happy Birthday, buddy!”

Sent to us by my brother Anthony – thanks for the laugh bro!



Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2007“IN the WEE morning light, the roads in Manassas were apparently dry, but the wind was brisk (Gusts up to 34 - 35 MPH!) 5 Bikes and several cages arrived at our meeting place for Breakfast. After some Coffee and discussion , One Couple was to Tail gun and carry the Chapter BAnner on the Pick up truck, and the bikes set off to the staging area. While at the Staging area, Some Kilts were seen, and I Quote “ you bikers should try riding with a Kilt, if you think your cold in leathers”. Oh well Maybe next year...I’ll suggest Kilts? My riders were, Kenn and Barbara (Barbie nickname) Mike, Ed , Cheryl, Myself. the Pick-up was Jack & Donna

Jeff....04Road King

THUNDER OVER LOUISIANAThunder Roads Magazine Louisiana3 – Year Anniversary & Ride-In Benefi tSunday, March 25th, 2007Southport Hall, Jefferson, LAby: toni mccoy shearon & brian shearon

We (i.e.; Founders of Thunder Roads Magazineâ from Corp. of-fi ce in TN) had known that Nappy (State Editor/Owner for TRM LA) was throwing a combination 3-Year Anniversary Party in conjunction with a Ride-In Benefi t to assist the families of deployed troops, via a 501-C titled “Louisiana Cares” and knew immediately that this was something we specifi cally wanted to attend, in person, to honor Nappy and his staff.

This man has literally been thru the rabbit’s hole, traveled the pitch-black tunnel, and has emerged victoriously back out the exit door since the devastation of Katrina. Nappy lost a whopping 76% of his magazine’s advertisers in the days following Ms. K’s departure. However, true to his pit-bull, tenacious nature, Nappy gathered his forces and fortitude and began rebuilding his magazine where most would have thrown in the towel.

I believe what truly impressed us is that Nappy made “No Ex-cuses” whatsoever, and you never heard him utter Katrina’s name not even once. He kept his prices the exact same they were before the hit, locked his jaw tight and proceeded with his diminished staff to start all over again and rebuild his magazine for the bikers of LA that were in dire need of some structure of norm for their biker community.

It was a long, long labor of love and tediousness. So much be-aurocratic b.s. to deal with, of which he received no governmental or public assistance, and the no’s always outweighed the positives. At a time when almost everyone else that we spoke with was com-plaining that things would never be the same for that region, Nappy wasn’t saying a word. He was just doing. He was just rebuilding. He was just making it happen, day by day, month by month.

When you see Nappy’s ALL GLOSS, 64 PAGE, THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE LOUISIANA, today, you have to just hold it and be very still as you sense ghosts swirling across the pages, absorb the actual blood spilled, the true sweat of thousands, and enough salty tears to breach another levy, to comprehend what has gone into the phoenix of this edition. Nappy’s mag looks better than it ever did, but most assuredly not better than it ever will. When I think of perseverance, humanity, a will of iron and a razor sharp wit (and writes wicked-precision letters), I think of Dwayne (Nappy) Chauvin, and we are honored to know him as a man; even prouder to have him as a State Editor/Owner and colleague for the Thunder Roads family, but most importantly, to be able to call him Friend. He is of a rare and genuine breed.

We’re headed out this morning to take a gorgeous, BIG, ice-blue Lucite trophy, in person to Louisiana, to Nappy and a smaller one to Brenda (Flayva) Romans, his Associate Editor, as tangible recognition and honor bestowed for all that this magazine and its’ people have accomplished since August of 2005. It will be a long trip to make, but in relativity to the journey they’ve already experi-enced………it’s a pebbles throw. We love ya’ dude, and will surprise you, ohhhhhh, in about 8 hours.




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Jul 12th - 14th Freedom Fest Rally - Snowshoe, West VA The 7th Annual Freedom Fest Touring Rally is turning high gear this year with two days of the best road touring in the mid-Atlantic. Six great guided tours over two days plus pre-mapped tours for seeing the sites on your own. Come and feel what Freedom is like from the mountains to the valleys. Registration: $25 per person and includes guided tours, vendor area, entertainment venues, t-shirt, pin, bike show and souvenir mug. Contact Jason Scotchie 304-572-5879 or visit www.snowshoefreedomfest.com

Jul 16th

Harley-Davidson of Ocean City ’s Fairweather Ride 10 a.m. If the weather is nice, blow off a Monday at work and go for our 4 to 5 hour ride. It’s the third Monday of the month April through Oct. All bikes are welcome. Visit www.hdoceancity.com

Jul 18th – 22nd

West Virginia State HOG Rally – Canaan Valley Resort, West VA

Jul 19th - 22nd Little Sturgis Rally & Races - Sturgis, KY15TH ANNIVERSARY Admission: $40 per person for the entire weekend. (Must be 18 to attend) Over 100 vendors including tattoo artists, pin stripers, LED liting, t’shirts, motorcycle dealers, motorcycle parts, jewelry, leather and accessories and more. Food vendors with all varieties of food for your dining enjoyment. Dirt Drag Races, Bike Show, Field Games, Pudding Wrestling, Raffl es, Poker Run, Live Bands. For more information, please visit our website as we fi nalize plans for the Little Sturgis Rally and Races for Charity’s 15th Anniversary. We know you’ll have a good time. (270) 333-9316 or visit www.littlesturgisrally.net

Jul 20th – 22nd

Carlisle Summer Bike Fest - Carlisle PA Thousands of motorcycles, acres of vendors, a motorcycling paradise with 82 cares of two-wheeled entertainment. Motocross competition, motorcycle giveaways, beauty contest, seminars, stunt riders, dyno testing, burn-outs, a swap meet, celebrity guests, custom bike builder roundtable, and sponsor Midway. The Carlisle Summer Bike Fest: the bikes, the people, the excitement. For information visit the web site: www.carlisleevents.com or call us at (717) 243-7855. Sponsored by Carlisle Events. Contact: Mike Blake, Email: [email protected], Phone: (717) 243-7855. Website: www.carlisleevents.com

Jul 21st Thunder on the Mountain II - Hillsville, VA Thunder on the Mountain II located at Lake Ridge RV Resort, Hillsville, VA, with Vendors, Food, Motorcycle Rodeo, Bike Show, Benefi t Ride, Live Music by Back Kountry, and camping discounts. For more information www.vabikersassoc.org, or 276-728-2466 and 540-980-5687.Jul 21st Miss Shenandoah Harley-Davidson - Staunton, VA Event held at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell. Miss Shenandoah Harley-Davidson will be crowned and we will host “Still Standing” (battle of the bands competition). All events are free and begin at approximately 11am. Please visit our website for a full listing of events, times, etc! If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in this bikini contest please contact Courtney at [email protected] or 540-213-7433.

Jul 21st

Down Rider Run - Martinsburg, WV Proceeds from this ride go to the Eastern Panhandle Down Rider Fund. www.epcabate.org

Jul 214th Annual Charity Run for the Kidney Disease Research - Norfolk, VASponsored by the Flaming Knights M/C. Northside Park Pavilion #5. $5 per rider, $5 per passenger, $1 Raffl e tickets. 09:00 a.m. – Registration for the ride @ D&D Cycles and Triumph, 1038 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk VA 23505. 12 pm - Charity ride begins @ D&D Cycles and ends at Northside Park Pavilion #5 in Norfolk, VA. 1 pm - Cookout, Fun & Music @ Northside Park Pavilion #5. Raffl e of event prizes. Games, horseshoes, volleyball etc.. Most represented Club Trophy. 8pm - Cookout Ends. No alcohol in the park please!. Proceeds will be donated to Kidney Research! Any questions contact Larry “Sailor” Gilbreath (757) 485-1878 or (757) 856-2029.

Jul 26th - 29th

MountainFest Motorcycle Rally - Morgantown, West VA Attractions Include: Vintage Motorcycle Show Cash Poker Run Jack Daniels Experience Adult Campground Vintage Grand Prix Race Parade of Bikes AND MORE...visit website regularly for updates. Sponsored by Triple S HD. www.wvmountainfest.com

Jul 27th - 29th

DAV/Silver Rose Benefi t Rally - Taneytown, MD Welcome all bikers and non-bikers to the DAV/Silver Rose Benefi t Ride/Rally. This 1st. annual 3 day event comes loaded with 5 live bands, Bike Venders, Food, Beer, Bike Games, Contest with Cash prizes, Burn out Contest, Biker Babe Models for your Bike Photos, Green Beret Paratroop team on Friday and Saturday, Swap Meet, Custom Bike Builders and More. Colors are welcome. Attitudes are not. $20.00 per person gets you all three days admission, with 100\% of all proceeds going to Disabled American Veterans and The Order of the Silver Rose Groups. www.battlefi eldmotorcycleclub.com for more information. Venders welcome to contact and join.

Jul 28th

Family Fun Day at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City benefi ting the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund. Games, contests, educational displays and discounts in the store. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

Jul 29th

10th Annual Vet Run - Virginia Beach, VARegistration 9a.m. - 11 a.m., leaving Bass Pro Shop parking lot at 11:30 a.m.. Reg fee $20 person/$15 Passenger. FREE T-Shirt with Pre-registration which ends July 17th. (Go to www.thunderroads-virginia.com’s “Let’s Ride Page” for Pre-registration form). Parade to Veteran’s Hospital, Hampton, VA. Music, Food, Door Prizes, Trophies for largest club & largest organization. All proceeds of the event benefi t the VA Hospital, Hampton, VA. For more info call (757) 425-6708 (Lodge) or (757) 515-0076 (Steve Polk)

AUGUST 2007Aug 1st “Bike Night in the Burg” Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 6:30-8:30 @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or [email protected]

Aug 4th

4th Annual “Ride To Remember”, Alzheimer’s Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VA This event benefi ts the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Registration is at Cycle World, located at 4972 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach,VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $10 per bike and $5 additional passenger. Ride pins to First 150 riders and FREE picnic lunch to all participants. Open to all motorcycle riders, clubs, and chapters. Trophy for largest club/chapter and prizes for best hand, oldest/youngest rider, and farthest traveled. 50/50 raffl e. Visit www.ridetoremember.info for more details.

Aug 4th

Bike Night and Collectibles Jersey Benefi t Auction, Delmarva Shorebirds Special rates, seats and parking for motorcyclists at game with bike show and bike parade around the fi eld before the game. Players will wear special limited edition Harley- David son jersey’s that will be auctioned following the game for the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund. Special tickets sold in advance, auction open to everyone. For more information visit www.hdoceancity.com

Aug 5th

2nd Annual “TNT” Thunder Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VAStart & Finish at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 400 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA Registration Start Time: 0800. Registration Fee: $10.00. Event Start Time: 8 a.m. For more info contact: [email protected] . Join Knuckleheads Roadhouse on August 5th for the 2nd Annual “TNT Thunder” Poker Run, post Ride Party & Fundraiser from 8:00am till 7:00 pm featuring: Bike Show with Trophies for top two placers in each category, 50/50 drawing, live auction, Poker Run prizes for the best and worst hands, Giveaways at each stop and Music! Hosted by Knuckleheads Roadhouse, Hooters, and Fastlane Biker Gear. All Proceeds to Benefi t the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Aug 6th – 12th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Sturgis, SD Visit www.sturgismotorcyclerally.comAug 11th

Harley-Davidson of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features Lower Case Blues from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

August 16th-18th 7th Annual America’s 9/11 Ride – From Somerset, PA to Arlington, VA POLICE ESCORTED’. Join with the foundation on the 7th annual ride to all three crash sites and Honor the Heroes and Victims of September 11 2001. August 16th group rides from across America to Somerset, PA. Friday August 17, the ride begins @ 7:30am depart Somerset, PA heading to Pentagon in Arlington VA. Saturday August 18th, @7:30am departure the Pentagon heading to the site of the World Trade Center (NYC). Ride both days or just one. Don’t forget to buy your chance on the 2007 Chopper, ‘The Day After’. Proceeds go to college scholarship for First Responders Nation wide. For more Information please visit www.americas911foundation.org or www.americas911ride.org or call 877-771-0118.

Aug 20th


Aug 25th

Widows Sons Virginia Grand Chapter 2nd Annual Charity Run - Yorktown, VAStart & End @ Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in Yorktown, VA. Rain or shone. Registration 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon (1st bike out 9 a.m. Last bike out at noon) Pre-Register by Aug 12th & the fi rst 200 receive a free t-shirt. Send to: Widows Sons, P.O. Box 1036, Yorktown, VA 23692 (Make checks payable to Widows Sons). Cost $15 includes meal & hand, $10 passenger (includes meal). Extra hands $5 each. Extra meals $10 each. Continental breakfast. Vendors, Raffl es, 50/50, Food, Music (TBA). Auction to be held at the end of the day with special guest Auctioneer. For more info contact LilMark @ (757) 812-5549. Email [email protected] . This is to benefi t the Boys & Girls Club, a portion of the proceeds to benefi t WSVA Widows and Orphans Fund.

Aug 25th

Valley Toy Rally - Mt. Crawford, VA Ride to benefi t UVA Children’s Hospital sponsored by Wal-Mart Distribution Center 7045 in Mt. Crawford VA. Starts at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Mt. Crawford VA. Ends Kluge Rehab. Center Charlottesville VA. Ride begins at 10am. Registration begins at 7am. All bikes are welcome for this great charity event! Fee: $20/Rider, $10/Passenger. Contact Todd Cribbs (540) 292-3918

SEPTEMBER 2007

Sept 1st - 2nd

Nat’l Fallen Biker Memorial Run - Cheltenham, MD 5th Annual Nat’l Fallen Biker Memorial Run Saturday, September 1 - 2, 2007 American Legion Youth Camp 9201 Surratts Rd Cheltenham, MD 11:00am - 12 Midnight Vendors, Food, custom bikes, music 50/50 raffl e Info: 301-893-2900 www.fi reupthundrout.com Bikers With Heart Foundation

Sept 5th


Sept 7th - 9th

Thunder in the Smoky’s Rally - Maggie Valley, NC Come join us for the 5th annual Fall Thunder in the Smoky’s Rally and ride the Great Smoky Mountains. We offer a free tour ride, variety of vendors, live music concerts, People’s Choice Bike Show with a $500 prize, the funniest Bike Games you’ve ever seen and so much more! Check out our website at www.HandlebarCorral.com for pics and more info!

Sept 8th

2nd Annual “Bike Night in the Burg” BIKE OFF - Fredericksburg, VA Time TBA @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Sept 13th - 15th

Delmarva Bike Week - Berlin, MD More than 120,000 people in one location enjoying free concerts, free bike parking, corperate show rigs, famous bike builders, hard-working bike builders, 170 MC related vendors, free thrill shows, contests, games, rides and all 4 miles from Ocean City, Md. Major supporters include Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, The Grand Hotel, Tri Supply & Equipment, Coors Light, The Beachcomber and DelmarvaNow.com, Micky Fins Restaurant and Bar, Teaser’s Dockside Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Seaford, Del. Contact Bruce Bennett(410)629-1560 or visit www.DelmarvaBikeWeek.com

Sept 15thFlaming Knights M/C Norfolk Chapter 5th Annual Trophy Party - Norfolk, VA 9pm - 2am, Elk Lodge # 38, 1231 Type Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502. $15 donation. BYOB, food available, 50/50 raffl e, Trophies, Cash. Host Hotel Best Western930 North Military Hwy, Norfolk. For more info contact Doc Savage (757) 589-8795, Big J (757) 435-0687, Jay Deuce (202 ) 409-5776, Dlegend (757) 535-3108, Kingfi sh (757) 270-1608, Jewel (757) 270-5718.

Sept 23rd

EPC ABATE Family Picnic - Falling Waters, WV www.epcabate.org

Sept 28th - 30th

Third Tradition MC Fun Run Rendezvous - Seneca Rocks, West VA

Fun Run Rendezvous in Seneca Rocks, W VA. Starts: 9/28/2007 Ends: 9/30/2007 An end of season, multi-club event centered around the campground at Yokum’s Vacationland, Seneca Rocks, WV Route 28, 1 mile north of Rt.33. 800.772.8342 Clean and Sober Fellowship, No Drugs, Alcohol or Bad Attitudes! Recovery Meetings, Music, Bonfi re Meeting Saturday Night, and SOG service Sunday morning. Yokum’s has a heated Pool and horseback riding. Each club or individual is responsible for their own food and lodging. Rooms, effi ciencies, cabins, and camping More Info: Send email or snail mail address to [email protected]. Bullet (TTMC): 804-305-7851 After 9PM JoJo (About 12): 410-451-0885

OCTOBER 2007Oct 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 5th - 7th

Dreamcatcher Rally 2007 - Aberdeen, MD Custom Motorcycle Rally ( www.dreamcatcherrally.com ) Over 200 Vendors (3) National Bands: Steppenwolfe 38 Special Foghat Best in Show Contest Helmet Contest Grunge Contest Fashion Show Custom Motorcycle Raffl e Childrens 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

Oct15thValley 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 26th - 28th

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

NOVEMBERNov 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 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

DECEMBER

Dec 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!



GAINESVILLE , Fla. – A promising weekend went up in smoke, but it wasn’t a total loss for drag racer Ronnie Fensick.The Harley-Davidson of Seaford Race Team member lost his engine in the quarter fi nal round of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Class after qualify-ing as the second fasts machine in the nation at the Screamin’ Eagle Bike Week Nationals presented by Gainesville Harley-Davidson March 2-4 at Gainesville Raceway.Undaunted by the setback, Fensick proceeded to fi nish in the top four on his Super Gas Harley- Davidson motorcycle after qualifying eighth out of 38 bikes. Fensick also lost in the quarter-fi nals of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Destroyer class after qualifying fi fth out of 30 bikes at the Florida race.This is the seventh year Fensick has raced for the Harley-David son of Seaford Race Team and consistently runs at the top of the fi eld, including being crowned King of the Mountain last year at the Bristol , Tenn. event.Harley-Davidson of Seaford is also a sponsor of Elkton, Md.’s Bob Malloy. Malloy, racing in the Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel class, the fastest motor-cycles, won the class with a 6.484 run at 195.6 mph in the fi nals. Malloy was not forced to push his machine to its maximum as his opponent Tom my Grimes from North Carolina broke in his fi nal run. Malloy also had two runs under 6.4 second during the races.More than 400 motorcycles competed at the season opening event in Gainesville . Visit www.hdofseaford.com for more information on the Har-ley- David son of Seaford Race Team or www.ahdra.com for information on the All Harley- David son Drag Racing Association.

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Malloy Triumphs at AHDRA Bikeweek Nationals After a tremendously successful end to the 2006 racing sea-son, Nitro Harley standout Bob Malloy outlasted a full fi eld of 15 other top-notch competitors to earn the fi rst AHDRA Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel win of the season at the Bikeweek Nationals from Gainesville, Fla. March 2-4.Malloy successfully overcame what proved to be an unpre-dictable season-opening event. Heading into eliminations, due to unrelenting rain showers throughout the weekend, none of the pro riders had made a single qualifying or shake-down run. AHDRA president Craig Tharpe decided the fairest way to qualify the riders was to rank them based on the 2006 fi nal point standings.That formula left Malloy in the No. 11 spot. Despite the less-than-favorable starting position Malloy, who owns the quickest high-gear-only Harley, performed magnifi cently

consistent throughout the day with winning runs of 6.38, 6.32 (his quickest to date), 6.44, and a 6.48 to defeat the Samson Exhaust/Ray Price-backed bike of Tommy Grimes in the fi nal. The victory was Malloy’s fi rst since building his unique, one-of-a-kind Fueler in 2001. “It’s going to take a little while to sink in,” a shocked Malloy said shortly after the race. “It’s taken a lot of hard work. I continue to set my bike up a little bit differently from everyone else and it has fi nally come to fruition. Today was my day.”However, for Malloy, race day proved to be quite stressful at times. After retuning to the pits from his semifi nal win Malloy discovered some possible damage on his machine and didn’t think he’d be able to make the fi nal.“My motor was so tight it wouldn’t turn over. I went over and told Tommy (Grimes) that I wasn’t going to run,” Malloy said. “Fortunately as the thing began to cool it loosened up and we were able to get some oil pressure. I’m very pleased we were able to make the run.”Malloy went on to explain why he decided to make his bike so atypical and why he prefers the high-gear-only combination.“Originally everyone was breaking their transmissions and I just didn’t have the funding to keep replacing them,” Malloy said. “I decided that I could develop the high gear set-up. We still have a long way to go but it’s showing some promise.”The event victory gives Malloy the fi rst point lead of his decade-long Top Fuel career. Malloy gave special thanks to Bill and Donna from H-D of Seaford, Kenny Crawford, Bob Knight, Bill Christensen, and Rob and Nicky Boninfante from Boninfante Performance Clutches.

Bob Malloy could not race without the support of these companies: HD of Seaford www.hdofseaford.comProtoFab Race bikes 1-201-213-3714Boninfante Ent www.boninfanteracing.comPR Factory Store www.prfactorystore.comEastcoast Powdercoat www.eastcoastpowdercoat.comMSD IGNITION www.msdpowersports.comMetzler Tire www.metzlermoto.comJay Brake www.jaybrakeoriginals.comWorldwide Bearings www.worldwidebearings.comMickey Thompson Tires www.mickeythompsontires.comCP Pistons www.cppistons.comChilds-Albert www.childs-albert.comCrawford Fuel InjKarata Ent www.karata.comWheeleze www.stbarinc.comAPE www.aperaceparts.comRedline Oil www.redlineoil.comBuell Motorcycles www.buell.com For more on Malloy visit www.CycleDrag.com

Drag racer Bob Malloy in the Winner’s Circle getting his trophy. Bob is sponsored by Harley- Davidson of Seaford. From left, is crewman Bill Christensen, Donna Bennett of Harley- David son of Seaford Racing, crewman Bob Knight, champion Bob Malloy, Lisa Fensick of Harley- David son of Seaford Racing, Ron ny Fensick of Harley-David son of Seaford Racing and Bill Bennett of Harley- David son of Seaford Racing.



Lee Garrett Memorial Run

By Dave Sutton

In February’s issue, I reported on the passing of Lee Garrett, the late owner of Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café in Lynchburg, Virginia. After the services, I was informed that the date for a memorial run had been set for April 14, 2007. However, what started out as a regular, local run has transformed into a large event.

Lee was everybody’s friend and everybody is getting involved. In early February, former local ABATE coordi-nator C.W. Toms called for an all organization meeting to discuss the event. The meeting was held at Logan’s Roadhouse, just down the street from Marilyn’s. I was pleasantly surprised to count over thirty representatives from at least seven different clubs and organizations. These groups covered the entire spectrum of the Biker community. Basic ideas were discussed and explorato-ry assignments were passed out. It was also decided that this would be an annual event, with the proceeds going into a trust fund for Lee’s sixteen year old son, Shane.

C.W. called for a second meeting on March 3, but was quickly reminded that he would be back on the Outer Banks renewing his wedding vows that day. The meeting was rescheduled for March 10. Since Logan’s was pretty crowded, a representative of the Moose Rid-ers suggested we meet at a local lodge.

At the second meeting, over forty representatives were in attendance. The fi nal T-shirt designs were presented, adjusted and approved. Different people and organizations volunteered for different responsibili-ties. Then the discussion turned to the run itself. Here are the details that I have as of now. The run will begin at the Marine Corps League on Lakeside Drive. Break-fast will be available after 8:30 A.M. Actual sign-in is scheduled from 10:00 A.M. until noon. Poker hands are $10.00 and includes admission to the after run event. The run will then travel to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Your poker hand fee DOES NOT include admission to the D-Day Memorial, though special group rates are being investigated. Everyone should check out the Memorial, but those not wishing to can skip that stop and go to one of the local restaurants.

From Bedford, it’s on to Alta Vista and Blue’s Sports Tavern. Then it’s a nice ride back to Lynchburg and Logan’s Roadhouse. After that, it’s a short hop to the Moose Lodge and Family Center on Waterlick Road. Once there, there will be raffl es, food, vendors and music provided by several area bands.

This has the makings of a great beginning to the riding season. Come on down to Lynchburg and help us remember our Brother and friend. It’s just the kind of thing he would love. For more information, contact C.W. at [email protected].

HERITAGE CANCELLED! PRESS RELEASE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

The 2007 Heritage Motorcycle Rally (also known as Bike Week Charleston) in Charleston, South Caro-lina has been cancelled. This cancellation includes all concerts, bike shows, car show, the Million Dol-lar Bike Build-Off and all other events scheduled to be held at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds and/or Kicknhorse Saloon during what was called the Heritage Motorcycle Rally. This cancellation is for 2007 and all other years following.All concert ticket holders will receive a refund on ticket purchases. Please request refunds from the place of purchase. All radio and television stations participating in promotions have been informed of the decision to cancel the Heritage and all its associated events. All area Hotels and selected national motorcycle magazines are being notifi ed of the event cancella-tion to help prevent persons coming into Charles-ton from traveling here for this event. The websites have been changed to refl ect the cancellation as well.The Heritage staff has always presented this event as a safe, “Family Oriented” National Motor-cycle Event. And with the combined efforts of most of the motorcycle organizations in the area that has been the case. All of Charleston was promised that in 2003 by the promoter Dave Harvey when this event started. Today he does not believe that he can provide a safe environment in the Charleston area for this event to be held. It is with great sorrow that this historic event had to be cancelled due to attitudes and behaviors of some persons through-out the motorcycle community.

The following is only a small portion from the “Reason For Cancellation” page on their website. To read the entire letter which Dave explains in great detail the reason for this cancellation go to www.bikeweekcharleston.com.

“I can only hope that the loss of the Heritage here in Charleston will one day soon result in all people stopping long enough to evaluate their actions in regards to acceptance of one another and their choices. Bikers are the only people responsible for changing other people’s minds about who we are today. If we change some of our attitudes & behav-iors, then mainstream Americans can then change their attitude and behavior toward us. Of course we can stay the course, and scare the hell out of them…”

Dave Harvey aka Big Dummy Dave

WHY MEN AREN’T SECRETARIES...Husband’s note on refrigerator for wife:

“Someone from the Gyna Colleges called.They said the Pabst beer is normal.I didn’t even know you liked beer.”

Thanks Kay!



December 18,1971 - March 19, 2007 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...The Policeman’s Prayer- 4th paragraph- tells a lot about the way Wade Shook lived his life and I quote“Give me, Lord, concern; For all those who trust me... and compassion for those who need me.”

A special memorial fund has been established in Wade’s honor for the future education of his fi ve year old daughter. Contributions may be made to: OLIVIA GRACE SHOOK EDUCATION FUND, P.O. Box 1270 Chesterfi eld, Va 23832



Health Subject: Poo Now that makes sense!! It has been scientifi cally proven that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Esche-richia coli (E. coli) bacteria found in feces. In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of Poo. However, we do not run that risk when drinking wine (or rum, whiskey, beer or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purifi ca-tion process of boiling, fi ltering and/or fermenting.WATER = PooWINE = HEALTHErgo: It is better to drink wine and talk stupid than to drink water and be full of crap. There is no need to thank me for this valuable information; I am doing it as a public service.Now you have a good day. Sent in to us from our friend Kay Campbell, R.N. - thanks girl!



Generally cover bands don’t hold their same shape from the root. They transform over the years, rotate members and modify goals. These winds of change will either make or break a good band. We can all guess what it has done for our artists of the month KRUNCH. With a solid line up of dedicated members, we can appreciate our hard working musicians on a personal level. Like you or I, they work Day jobs and when the evening comes, they gather their equip-ment and head out to our favored night spots. With fi ne tuned quality they provide us with exemplary musical talent that brings a high voltage presentation to their music.

Who is KRUNCH?

Four years and a rotating collaboration has given us a solid four piece band that provides exceptional music at well known venues. We begin with founding member and hard hitting drummer, Mark Buchardt. He started the band four years ago with a lineup of original members. Over time and numerous rudimentary changes we are provided with Jeff Townsend and his versatility on vocals, Gary Hammond rightfully pulling strings on lead guitar; and Warren Beavers laying it down solid on Bass. Altogether we fi nd that each of our members has solid experience in the local music scene. They collectively provide the talent required to rock out and respectively provide cover music that keeps our heads swinging and our bodies moving at every show.

What does Krunch Sound Like?

It’s Rock. Pointe Blank. Powerful riffs, pounding drums, precise lyrics and a bass line to keep you moving. They cover Santana, Godsmack, Disturbed, Metallica, and not to mention a growing lineup of songs at every show. You can always expect to hear your favorites but don’t think for one second that you will feel an ounce of repetition. Embraced in the music you will feel as though you are at a live rock show. Feeding off the crowd, they competitively provide some of the best hard rock music around.

What can we expect from Krunch?

We can expect the same hard working attitude they have been providing us for the past few years. Completely content they see no reason to change a thing. Hitting your favorite bike shows, busting the roof off of your favorite nightclubs and bars, you can count on KRUNCH to bring the party to every show. You can however, look forward to a compilation CD to come out some time this year. Come out & see KRUNCH April 14th as they rock the Chesapeake Convention Center @ the Diva Customs “Diva’s Only” Bike Show in Chesapeake, VA.

You can book KRUNCH by visiting WWW.KRUNCHBAND.COM

“To all our fans, we couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for all of your support and feedback and we look forward to seeing you at our next show!”~KRUNCH

with Jen Martin



THUNDERTHUNDERon the roadon the roadBefore the winter was offi cially over I ventured out to a place where summer never ends. It’s beautiful Nassau Bahamas. Now this is one place I am sure a lot of you have been to, either to the resorts, on a cruise ship, or on a honeymoon. I fl ew over with a few buddies of mine, Hector and Wayne. We stayed at the Breezes on Cable Beach. I was fi rst met at the check in counter by a hostess holding a tray of mixed drinks. It started before I even signed my room slip! The hotel was all inclusive which meant a hard two weeks on our livers. The resort was nice. It defi nitely was not Atlantis but for the price we paid and how much was included, it was better then paying twice as much for a room and getting nothing included! They had a really great entertainment department which hosted many events such as toga parties (my personal favorite), karaoke, talent con-tests, and beach volley ball competitions. They also had a trapeze, yes as in the circus kind. They gave you a block of instruction then let you swing away. I was doing some pretty cool tricks by the end of the two weeks. You have a safety belt on of course. One thing that is a must see is the Junkanoo bands. Junkanoo is their annual festival similar to Mardi-Gras or Carnival. They have huge fl oats and incredible marching bands decked out in the most ornate costumes. Even if you miss Junk-anoo which is during Christmas (Boxing Day) or during their Indepen-dence celebration which is July 10th, you can catch the bands playing live at the hotels from time to time. For all you bikers, there is salvation. There is a Harley-Davidson merchandise shop right down by the cruise ship terminal. A trip is not complete without your Nassau Harley t-shirt, patch, or pin. The people that worked there were very friendly as it is always comfortable to be on familiar territory while overseas. Now if your one of those Americans who does not like to leave the Starbucks infused bubble we call American culture, have no fear. They have most of the fast food restaurants to make you feel at home but we opted for some more exotic and local cuisine. If you are cigar connoisseur then you have heard of Greycliff’s. If you are a wine con-noisseur then you have heard of Greycliff’s. If you have never heard of Greycliff’s then you have offi cially been informed. The restaurant/hotel is over 250 years old. Back in the early 1900’s it was frequented by Al Capone. Now-a-days, famous people make it a point to stop in for a meal or a bottle of wine. A dinner can cost you as little as $50.00. However, I was told by the owner that a famous client whom he would not name, rented out the wine cellar for 6 people and came out with a $10,000.00 bill. Now this amount of money sounds ridiculous, but consider that his wine cellar is valued at “priceless” and is one of the most extensive in the world. We opted to eat next door at The Humidor which they own and is an Argentinean style steak house where you pay $40.00 and it is all you can eat. They come around to your table with every type of grilled meat you can imagine and carve it on your plate till you say stop. This also includes a very hearty salad bar. We couldn’t leave without stopping at Atlantis. It is a breathtaking place to visit with a walk through aquarium where you can have sharks and rays swim right over your head, a brand new multi room casino, and several bars, clubs, and restaurants. After loosing some money to the slot machines and roulette table, I put my camera to good use and got some great photos of the décor and blown glass statuary that adorned the different rooms. If you get a chance, check out the Nassau Cricket Club. It sits right on a regulation cricket pitch adjacent to the old fort. It’s a great English sports pub and has the best bangers and mash! I saw the same type of bikes you will typically fi nd here in the US. I could not, however, fi nd a rental place to do some riding which was a shame because the weather was perfect. There was a scooter rental place but like the old saying goes, “They are fun to ride but you don’t want your friends to see you on one!” Next month I will be taking you to the First Annual Northeast Motor-cycle Expo in Long Island NY

Mike “Hammer”

NASSAUNASSAUBAHAMASBAHAMAS



Do not be Denied Access in Virginia From Matt DanielsonLaw Offi ces of Tom McGrathVirginia Coalition of Motorcyclists

Have you ever attempted to park in a public parking lot or parking garage and been faced with a sign reading in whole or in part that motorcycles are not allowed? Have you ever attempted to use any roadway to enter any public property only to fi nd out that motorcycles may not enter the prop-erty? If you have then the locality which is restricting you access merely because you are on a motorcycle is break-ing the law.

Section 33.1-13.1 of the Code of Virginia, prohibits the imposition of any requirement of which the principal purpose is to restrict or inhibit the access of motorcycles and motorcyclists to any highway, bridge, tunnel, or other transportation facility. This provision applies to any roads or transportation facility undertaken or operated by counties, cities, towns and other political subdivisions of the Com-monwealth where public funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or main-tain the facility. For the purposes of state law a parking garage or parking lot is a transportation facility.

This issue has arisen several times over the last year. This past summer my wife and I were visiting Williamsburg with our two children. We were in our SUV (I apologize for that) waiting to park in the Prince George Street parking garage. Ahead of us was a motorcyclist attempting to enter the garage. It seemed to be taking longer than it should have so I rolled down my window to see why. At that point I heard the attendant say that motorcycles were not allowed in the garage. I could see my wife wince (she knew what was coming) as I exited the car. I found from the attendant that the garage is owned and operated by the City of Wil-liamsburg. The very next Monday a letter went out to the city informing them of the law in Virginia. Within 30 days, that garage was opened to motorcycles. Unfortunately, the issue has now arisen in Big Stone Gap Virginia. The town operates a cemetery. The town does not allow motorcycles to enter the roadways of the cemetery. A letter went out last week and we will see what happens next.

The bottom line is that if the state, or any city county or town uses public money to build, maintain or operate any roadway or transportation facility, they cannot keep motor-cycles from using them. We as motorcyclists pay taxes which fund these projects. We should not be told that we can’t use them.

I would encourage any motorcyclist who sees any situ-ation similar to the ones described in this article to let the owners know that they are breaking the law. If that does not correct the situation, feel free to give my offi ce a call. We don’t charge a dime to enforce this statute. We as motorcyclists have the same stake in protecting equal ac-cess to public property as you do, and we will be more than happy to help. As always, if you have any questions, com-ments or concerns about anything I have written, feel free to give me a call at 1-800-321-8968.

Matt DanielsonThe Law Offi ces of Tom McGrath

Brother Lost

The tribute article for Lee Garrett, Owner of Mari-lyn’s Hot Rod Café, written by Dave Sutton, that ap-peared in our February 2007 issue, made mention of the term “outriders” but we’d listed it as “Outrid-ers” in one of the sentences. This term was used only in reference to the motorcycle riders that were blocking intersections and keeping the procession together. This was only a descriptive term and was NOT referring to the name of any Motorcycle Club.

HAVE A BEERHAVE A BEER

LOOKING OUT FOR YOU Google Phone Number/Mapping

Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person’s name and address. If you then hit Map Quest, you will get a map to the person’s house. Everyone should be aware of this! It’s a nationwide reverse telephone book. If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to fi nd out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming. Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my num-ber and it came up along with the Map Quest and directions straight to our house. I did fi ll out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same. It’s quite scary. Please take the time to look up your own number. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: www.google.com. Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to B L O C K Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours. Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone who needs to know this. Please share this information with all of your family and friends.


Have you ever come across a cool shop, bar, restaurant or interesting place while riding, that you’d like more people to know about? Well, each month we feature places such as these that have been found by our readers so that others can go check out these gems of the road for themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace neat that you’ve found… email us at [email protected] & we’ll be there!


KIM MOTOR COMPANY INC.By Kim Zimmerman, Owner

I guess it really started back in the 60’s, probably the early 60’s. I was a little kid in the backseat with my brother, Keith, making that long ride back from Miami. Mom and dad were up front. All the sudden I heard the rumble of thunder. It kept coming. I was scared as I peeped over the window. They kept coming and I fi nally got the nerve to look out the back window. It was packs of them. They just kept coming. Don’t remember how long it lasted but it was enough to put me in a trance that carried me all the way home. That is the fi rst time I knew what I wanted in life.

Years later, I was at a back yard body shop with my dad. They let me sit on a bike while they talked. It was a hot summer night. They turned a fan on me so I could think I was riding and had a good laugh. It didn’t bother me... I was in heaven. After that, my dad came home with a M65 Harley for my brother and me to ride on the sawmill trails. It didn’t take long for us to burn that one up.

My dad started going to insurance salvage sales to buy some cars for the body shop man to fi x so they could make some money. I started buying insurance claim cars and bikes to run on the sawmill trails. Man, life was good. I couldn’t wait to get home from school to hit the trails.

The day I turned 16, I got my car and motorcycle license and had a car and bike paid for and tagged. Made the money by shoveling snow, cutting grass, selling scrubs, paper route and some from the salvage cars. My fi rst car on the road was a 68 AMX with a 390 engine. It lasted about 2 months until I rolled it 3 times. The insurance co. paid me $1800 and I made $1000 profi t. I called James, he said just tow it behind the house. Never said anything else. Can you imagine the worry I put him through? But he never said a word. By the time I got out of high school, I had been through 18 cars and bikes.

I went into business for myself just before I turned 21. James and I rented a warehouse for $75 a month. We would work the salvage auctions and enjoy every minute of it. We used to rent a tow bar. Finally decided to buy one...it cost $125. Every once in awhile a Harley would

come through the salvage auction. They always seemed to bring a lot of money. Sometimes I would get one. Always thought I paid too much but they always seemed to sell for a profi t.

Time sure goes fast. Must be something to that “blink of an eye” thing. So, here I am 32 years later. Life is still good. Thank the Lord. I used to run the road constantly, now I can do it from my desk. I hired Lusty Parlow about 5 years ago. She designed built and runs my web-site www.kimmotor.com. She handles it all & does a wonderful job. We do a lot of specialty cars and exotics, but mostly Harleys.

I have Hog Barn Cycles build me 3 or 4 bikes a month, but mostly I sell them damaged as I buy them. Sold around 200 last year. Alot of them sell out of the country. It is a world market nowadays. If you can’t sell in the world market, you can’t compete at the prices you have to pay for salvage. We carry a Harley inventory of A low of 40 to 100 bikes. Plus some Big Dog, Iron Horse and custom bikes. NO sport bikes.

My dad, James at 85, still works every day. Says he would like to retire but can’t cause he hasn’t got me straight yet. I bought him this Aston Martin DB9 the other day. He looks good in it. He doesn’t say much but I think he likes it. Stop by and see us here at Kim Motor Co. Inc., 948 E. Wythe Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, (804) 732-8001 or visit our showroom:ww.KimMotor.com Our NEW email address: [email protected]




I received a very interesting email on the 2nd of March 2007, from Martha Dollarhide along with a nice letter from her husband, Bobby Lee Ingram. After reading our March 2007 issue’s article on History of Bike Week (pg 52), it seems as though they have found a piece of family history to let us know about & we wanted to share it with you. Enjoy! ~ Kelly ~

Email from Martha:“Attached you will fi nd a letter of greeting from Bobby Lee Ingram, my husband. Also attached, you will fi nd photos of his grandparents in the late 1930’s and a current photo of Bobby. His grandparents both rode their bikes down from High Point , NC every year possible and raced at Daytona. Bobby is originally from High Point and was thrilled to see Virginia and North Carolina join the Thunder Roads family. He enjoyed your current issue and welcomes you aboard. Bobby’s grandfather is in the photograph of the bikers lined up to race on the beach in your article about Bike Week.Thank you so much for taking the time to read Bobby’s letter, and please let me know if we can get a copy of that photo. Take care on the roads!Martha C. Dollarhide (Yes, same fi rst name as Bobby’s grandmother!) Oxford, Mississippi”

Bobby’s Letter: March 1, 2007Good Folks,I am Bobby Ingram, aka. Silent Skulls M/C “Bloodline”. I have been a writer and photographer for the Mississippi Thunder Roads Magazine since August of 2002. I enjoyed the article in your March issue on Bike Week (Page 58). I don’t have a copy of the photo you printed but I can add to your story by making the history a little more per-sonal. The bike second from the left, lined up to start the race is my grandfather Lester Harold Creasey. He and my grandmother Martha would ride their Indians down from High Point, NC every year to join the crowd of die-hards running the beach. I can’t send you the 8-mm fi lm my grandmother recorded of the iron horses scattering sand on the shore leg of the race loop, but I can tell you watching those home movies as a child convinced me to continue the traditions of the bike culture. I have included two favorite photos of my grandparents. Papa is dressed in his racing gear before the trip made in 1938, and Nanny is on Daytona Beach (1939) as two of the other racers look on. Papa raced using Nanny’s 1936 Indian. I like to add a name and a face to articles I present to make events more than a rumor or vague memory of the participants and a destination to the crowds yearning for next year. Adding some meat to your article on Bike Films, I’d like your readers to hunt for “The World’s Fastest Indian” starring Anthony Hopkins, released in 2005. I found my copy of the DVD at Wal-Mart. I agree with the review on the case cover, “one hell of a true story!” Thanks for allowing me to share with you. I’ll see ya’ll along the way.”

We did send Martha a copy of the picture that she had requested. It’s amazing that they found a picture of their family history in our article about Bike Week in the March issue. Bobby’s grandfather was in the photograph of the bikers lined up to race on the beach. Imagine that…

Somewhere In Time

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

The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s WildA dedicated Teamsters union worker was attending a convention in Las Vegas and decided to check out the local brothels. When he got to the fi rst one, he asked the Madam, “Is this a union house?” “No,” she replied, “I’m sorry it isn’t.” “Well, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?” “The house gets $80 and the girls get $20,” she answered. Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search continued until fi nally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded, “Why yes sir, this is a union house. We observe all union rules.” The man asked, “And if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?” “The girls get $80 and the house gets $20.” “That’s more like it!” the union man said. He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive blonde. “I’d like her,” he said. “I’m sure you would, sir,” said the Madam. Then she gestured to a 92-year old woman in the corner, “but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she’s next.”

A trucker came into a truck stop cafe and placed his order. He said, “I want three fl at tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards.” The brand new blonde waitress, not wanting to appear clueless, went to the kitchen and said to the cook, “This guy out there just ordered three fl at tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards. What does he think this place is .. an auto parts store?” “No,” the cook said. “Three fl at tires mean three pancakes, a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up, and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon.” “Oh, okay!” said the blonde. She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer. The trucker asked, “What are the beans for Blondie? She replied, “I thought while you were waiting for the fl at tires, headlights and running boards, you might as well gas up!

Bubba and Cedric were standing at the base of a fl agpole, looking up. A woman walked by and asked what they were doing. “We’re supposed to fi nd the height of the fl agpole,” said Bubba, “but we don’t have a ladder.” The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts, and laid the pole down. Then she took a tape measure from her pocket, took a measurement and announced, “Eighteen feet, six inches,” and walked away. Cedric shook his head and laughed. “Aint that just like a woman! We ask for the height and she gives us the length!”

Two friends, a blonde and a redhead, are walking down the street and pass a fl ower shop where the redhead sees her boyfriend buying her fl owers The Redhead sighs and says: “Oh crap, my boyfriend is buying me fl owers again. The blonde looks quizzically at her and says: “You don’t like getting fl owers from your boyfriend?” The redhead replies: “I love getting fl owers, but he always has expectations after giving me fl owers, and I just don’t feel like spending the next two days on my back with my legs in the air.” The blonde says: “Don’t you own a vase?”

When Dan found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a woman to enjoy it with.

So one evening, he went to a singles bar where he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her natural beauty took his breath away. “I may look like just an ordinary man,” he said as he walked up to her, “but in just a week or two, my father will die, and I’ll inherit 20 million dollars.” Impressed, the woman went home with him that evening and...three days later, she became his stepmother.

A small zoo in Florida had a very rare species of gorilla. Within a few weeks the gorilla, a female, became very diffi cult to handle. Upon examination, the veterinarian determined the problem. The gorilla was in season. To make matters worse, there was no male gorilla available. Thinking about their problem, the Zoo Keeper thought of Jim-Bob, a redneck part-time worker responsible for cleaning the animal cages. Jim-Bob possessed ample ability to satisfy a female of any species. The Zoo Keeper thought they might have a solution. Jim-Bob was approached with a proposition. Would he be willing to mate with the gorilla for $500.00? Jim-Bob showed some interest, but said he would have to think the matter over carefully. The following day, he announced that he would accept their offer, but only under four conditions. 1. “First”, Jim-Bob said, “I aint gonna kiss her on the lips.” The Keeper quickly agreed to this condition. 2. “Second”, he said, “You can’t never tell no one about this.” The Keeper again readily agreed to this condition. 3. “Third”, Jim-Bob said, “I want the chil’run raised Southern Baptist.” Once again, the Keeper agreed. 4. “And last of all, Jim-Bob stated, “You gotta give me another week to come up with the $500.00.”

Panhead Phil and V-Rod went on a camping trip. As they lay down for the night, Panhead said:” V-Rod look up into the sky and tell me what you see?” V-Rod said, “I see millions and millions of stars.” Panhead: “And what does that tell you?” V-Rod: “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Theologically, it tells me that God is great and that we are small and insignifi cant. Meteorogically, it tells me that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?” Panhead: “Somebody stole our tent.”

An extremely fl at-chested young lady went to Dr. Vudo, a local witch doctor about enlarging her fl at breasts. Dr. Vudo advised her, “Every day after your shower rub your chest and say, “Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies.” She did this faithfully for several months and it worked! She grew terrifi c D-cup boobs! One morning she was running late, got on the bus and in a panic realized she had forgotten her morning ritual. Frightened she might lose her lovely boobs if she didn’t recite the little rhyme, she stood right there in the middle aisle of the bus closed her eyes and said, “Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies.” A guy sitting nearby looked at her, “By any chance, are you a patient of Dr. Vudo’s?” “Why, yes I am... How did you know?” He leaned closer, winked and whispered, “Hickory dickory dock...”


Spring Make OverSpring Make OverWell, here she…nothing but a pile of parts!! With the warm weather in place now, I’ve been excited to get her back on the streets. The guys are doing an amazing job & she’s really looking “sweet” so far. You’ll have to check back in our May 2007 issue because just like the trans-forming of caterpillars in Spring, my “baby” will be break-ing out with her new look, ready to spread her wings. You’ll have the extreme pleasure of fi nding out just who these 3 incredibly talented Bike Rebuilders/Custom Fab-ricators are, along with getting some of the scoop on the transformation process. See you next month….



ABSOLUTE CYCLE WORXABSOLUTE CYCLE WORX Riding Season Kick off party held March 17th, 2007. They had plenty of great music, food, fun, burnouts & lots of green everything!!! What a throw-down they had!


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 our regular advertisers can also be found, in bold,

throughout this listing – they are the best of the best at what they do, making a special showing to give you the fi nest in everything that they have to offer. Most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads is greatly appreciative of their continuous

support each month, for they are the sole fi nancial supporters of this magazine – WE WOULD NOT

EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by their shops for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you

would like to join our Thunder Roads family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (757) 831-2264 or email [email protected]. We are the # 1 Free Biker Publication in the Mid-Atlantic giving

you our best. “Where There’s Bikes….There’s Going To Be Thunder….THUNDER ROADS”

Maryland

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 Williamsport

10210 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(407) 455-6667

www.alstowing.com

American Legend Custom Motorcycles10611 Wards Rd

Rustburg, VA 24588(434) 821-5303

www.americanlegendcustomcycles.com

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

www.baysidehd.com

Black Wolf Harley-Davidson18100 Black Wolf Lane

Abington, VA 24211(276) 628-5822

Burcham Cycles, Inc.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

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

Cycle Creations4230 Lankford Hwy

New Church, VA 23415(757) 854-4144

Departure Bike Works5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

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

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

East Coast Harley/Buell17975 Main Street

Dumfries, VA(703) 221-3757

Full House Cycles100 Full House Drive

Winchester, VA 540-667-0088

Gator Hole Powersports342 Mecklenburg DriveChase City, VA 23924

(434) 372-1771

Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.

140 Independence Drive (Route 50 East)Winchester, VA 22602

(540) 662-4468

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell6450 George Washington Memorial

HighwayYorktown, VA(757) 872-7223

Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg20452 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA434-237-2381

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

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Iron Sports Custom Cycles 3520 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 366-0042

Jim McClure’sMaster Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

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

Mark Long Cycleswww.marklongcycles.com

68 Cool Springs RdFredericksburg, VA

(540) 899-6700&

22890 Quicksilver DrDulles, VA

(703) 661-8600

Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle5570 Raby Rd.

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

www.alstowing.com

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 PartsHerndon, VA

(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

Rt17Yorktown, VA

(757) 898-7702

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

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

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

VirginiaDiva Customs501 17th St.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-DIVA

www.divacustoms.comFast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories

166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. GVirginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven1920Atlantic Ave


HOPAR’S

20883 Timberlake RoadLynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 455-2143&

5411 Williamson RoadRoanoke, VA 24012

(540) 362-0140Mr. 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.comRoute 17 – The Rider’s Highway

3403 High Street (Hwy 17)Portsmouth, VA 23707

(757) [email protected]

The Shade Tree www.myshadetree.net

757-435-2457The Leather Shack

10 Weems LaneWinchester, VA 22601

(540) 678-3900www.theleathershack.com

Trends6405 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 362-9790

West Virginia

C & A Bike Accessories1615 Winchester Ave. Unit B

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

www.cabikeaccessories.com

Clark Insurance Agency4709 Mason Rest Ct.

Richmond, VA (804) 271-1961

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

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 17Yorktown, 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

HOOTERs of Chester 2401 West Hundred Road

Chester, VA(804) 425-9464

HOOTERS of Fredericksburg10400 Spotsylvania Ave

Fredericksburg, VA(540) 898-8044

HOOTERS of Richmond7912 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA (804) 270-9464

Hops & Barley663 Deep Creek Road

Newport News, VA 23606(757) 930-2413

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!

Talons Sports and Spirits11800 Hull St. Road

Midlothian, VA 23112(804) 744-9541

Suits to Sleeveless – EVERYONE’s Welcome Here!

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

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

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


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

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]

Al’s Towing of Virginia – 24 Hour Service

5570 Raby Rd.Norfolk, VA 23502

(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667Al’s cell (757) 407-2735

www.alstowing.com

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

(757) [email protected]

Stacie “BikerChik” Bennett“Stacie B”, ABR, Realtor

Keller Williams RealtyCell: (757) 641-7949

[email protected] stacieb.yourkwagent.com/home

PGR, BSSC, HRRA, NAR, VAR

Segeleon Racing LLC(757) 651-7451


Trailer World1982 George Washington Memorial

HighwayGloucester Point, VA 23062

www.vatrailerworld.com

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

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

[email protected]

By Dennis Martin

I saw this bike being rebuilt for the past few months and I knew I just had to get a pictorial for you.WOW! What a Bike. At fi rst glance this bike may look like just another custom bike. When you really take a closer look, the theme is revealed. What you won’t see, is its history and link to the Beatles. A few years back, this bike was built by Steel Horse Custom Choppers in actu-ally eight days. It was displayed at the fi rst George Harrison Beatles Festival that is now held every year in Benton, IL. This is also the location of Hard Days Nite Bed and Breakfast. Before it was a B&B, this is where Louise Harrison, George’s sister, lived when he visited in 1963. This was about 4 months before the Ed Sullivan show appearance. So now you know why they have the festival there. Louise remembers the bike and looks forward to seeing it again, since the re-construction and redesign is complete. The name of the bike, Sexy Sadie, comes from one of the songs on the album. The plate that covers the rear axle has the date the album was released in the UK (11/22/1968), along with her name. For you music buffs, I realize that the song “Eight Days a Week” is not on the White Album, but an eight day bike build is an accomplish-ment that not many people can say they have done. The owner of Sexy Sadie is Tim Middleton of Middle-ton RV in Festus, Mo. He knew that this diamond in the rough could be better. Tim handed the project over to Phil Clifton of PC Custom Bikes in Crystal City, Mo. and with a little time and $$$, it has become an award winning bike. The original gold plated wheels were used since they were an integral part on the bike. The wheels, which look like records, have songs from the album inscribed on each side. There are also replica ticket stubs on the rear fender from the Aug. 12, 1966 concert in Chicago, IL. Notice that the air cleaner has “The Beatles” embossed like the album covers were. The tank had a serial number of 0001. As part of the upgrades, the number was modi-fi ed to 000001 because the White Albums were all labeled with a six digit number. This is truly a tribute to the album because there are song titles from the album all over the bike. The major modifi cations were the white powder coat and the diamond cutting on the engine, the faces of the Beatles added to the tank by Liquid Illusions, and the chrome sissy bar with a clef (one of the fi rst symbols in sheet music). There are numerous other modifi cations that Tim has done, but I think I will let the pictures describe them. If it looks like gold, it is gold. A jeweler’s cloth is used to polish the gold plat-ing. I didn’t realize the amount of detail that went into this bike. Louis Harrison is now in Branson, Mo. managing the Liverpool Legends. The Beatles are accredited with the British Invasion and now the Liverpool Legends recreate that era that changed the world. It is “Yester-day” again in Branson. I will have to admit I was not a Beatles fan when I was younger, but now that I am older, I am willing to check them out. If you would like to know more, logon to www.liverpoollegends.com

Photography by www.smileshots.com

1. Back In The USSR2. Dear Prudence3. Glass Onion 4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da5. Wild Honey Pie6. The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps8. Happiness Is a Warm Gun9. Martha My Dear10. I’m So Tired11. Blackbird12. Piggies13. Rocky Raccoon14. Don’t Pass Me By15. Why Don’t We Do It In The Road?16. I Will17. Julia

1. Birthday 2. Yer Blues 3. Mother Nature’s Son 4. Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey 5. Sexy Sadie 6. Helter Skelter 7. Long, Long, Long 8. Revolution 1 9. Honey Pie 10. Savoy Truffl e 11. Cry Baby Cry 12. Revolution 9 13. Good Night

SONG

LIST


TYPE OF BIKE Fab: 1st time: Steelhorse Custom Motorcycle 2nd time: PC Custom BikesYear: 2005Model: Lawman Beatles EditionValue: To Be DeterminedAssembly: 8 Days First TimeTime: 8 Months on 2nd Time Around

ENGINEYear: 1999Model: HD Disp: 80 Inch EVDCases: PolishedCarb: Mukini-42Aircleaner: HDPipes: Bone Shakers SampsonHeads Cyl: Diamond Cut By Diamond Heads www.diamond-heads.com

TRANSMISSIONYear: 2005Modif: 6sp PolishedShifting: Jocky Shift

PAINTING Color: White PearlSpecial: Tank Graphics by Liquid Illusions

FRAMEYear: 2005Builder: Carolina CustomsType: Rigid 250Rake: 43 degreeStretch: 4” out 8’ upOther: Double Down Tube

FORKSType: Front End: SpringerBuilder: Drag Spec Pauchco

ACCESSORIES:Bars: CustomHand Ctrls: Arlin Ness Fenders: Mid USAHeadlight: Mid USATaillight: V-Twin

FORWARD CONTROLS:Front Pegs: Custom

Photography by www.smileshots.com THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 45THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 45


Smoky Mountain Bike Week-It’s A Down Home Feelin’

By Matthew AllanIf you are making rally plans this year

and need a change from Sturgis, try Smoky Mountain Bike Week held near Fontana Lake in North Carolina. The rally is held in October with about 1,000 riders attending in 2006 so there aren’t the crowds and that makes for great rides and new friends. The hosts at Fontana Village Resort make you feel right at home and create a great local feeling with the rally’s social events. Last year’s highlights included:

·A music festival featuring local rockabilly and acoustic bands that played their hearts out for you. In 2006, there was a lady carrying the name of Shawn James with a voice as deep and strong as nearby Fontana Lake that seemed to defi ne the best musical moments over several days. Another band, The Chili-billys showed off their talents by playing all the southern rock that everyone knew. The crowd was encouraged to make requests.

·Rally Bonfi res held in the large fi eld near the music stage so people could gather together and enjoy the crisp fall evenings. In 2006 we had clear nights and a full moon for dancing and howling.

·Vendor access near the Lodge and rally grounds made it possible to ride in and shop, then step over to the pizza shop for beer and hot food. People chose to hang out, get a patch for their leather and eat North Carolina BBQ until it was time to ride again.

·A great choice of accommodations, in the lodge with the huge stone fi replace, cabins in the trees or camping below the dam at Fon-tana Lake. The food is also very good at the Fontana Village Resort restaurant.

The people we met in 2006 included a family with their little girl riding behind mom on a pretty sweet trike. There was the father and son riding down from early cold in Minnesota. Dad wanted to give his son a few new memories after his return from Iraq. There were scores of people from all over the world riding through Hellbender, the Dragon and Cherohala. The fall colors were great and the traffi c wasn’t bad riding through Smoky Mountain National Park.

The 2007 rally will be held from October 4th through the 7th just in time for autumn to present its fall color lineup. In 2006, Smoky Moun-tain Bike Week was held concurrent with the Myrtle Beach Bike Fest so it was possible to ride from one rally to the other. The same is true for 2007. It’s a great chance to ride thru the Carolinas from seacoast into the mountains. There are so many possible stops along the way it is hard to capture the options or even expect to arrive at your rally des-tination on time. The obvious stops along the way would be Hickory, NC – a bluegrass stronghold or perhaps Asheville, NC to visit the Vanderbilt mansion and then old town for a bite to eat. A detour along the Blue Ridge Parkway is another option; it would be a great ride and probably shared with other rally goers on the road.

The rally is held at the Fontana Village Resort located on State Road 28 known as “Hellbender28” and joins up with the infamous “Tail of the Dragon” on U.S. 129 at Deal’s Gap, N.C. Fontana Village has a “pit stop” right on Hellbender28 with the look of a 1950’s style gas station. Riders can fuel up their machines, grab a cold beverage and swap bike stories of the day. Since Hellbender28 is truly a great riding experience there is much to share. For riders at the rally, the pit stop was a place to hear about conditions on the twisties before

heading out.Riding Hellbender28 is like dropping down a bobsled run and then it

pops out along beautiful Fontana Lake and the Little Tennessee River. It is a gripping ride down through the trees and breaks out upon broad waters with quiet places to stop and enjoy the scenery. Hellbender28 climbs the mountain on the other side of the Little Tennessee River to intersect with the infamous Tail of the Dragon (US Hwy 129). The good news is that the dragon has a new tail meaning fresh pavement which gives a much smoother ride and more traction than the surface provided in recent years.

Another ride is the Cherohala Skyway which runs for 31 miles along the Smoky Mountain ridges at an elevation of 5,400 feet. The high ridges give early color to the region punctuated by sweeping curves and broad vistas that are a pleasure to cruise. There are plenty of good places to pull over and you will be met by fellow riders shar-ing the same great experience with you. It is an entirely different experience from riding the Tail of the Dragon or Hellbender28, yet they are all close together. It is possible to combine the rides to make a wonderful day shared with others along the way.

The Fontana Village Resort knows what a great riding place their part of North Carolina is and offers great lodging, food and RV camping to complete your experience. If you can’t wait until the Fall rally, Fontana Village is holding “The Dam Bike Rally” from May 31st through June 3rd. The rally is named for the highest dam east of the Rockies and was built in 1942. If you are a fi sherman there is lake and trout stream fi shing when you get off the bike. But that will be a tough decision with all the great riding. You can get more info on the May rally at www.dambikerally.com. Safe travels. Life is best just cruisin’.

Matthew Allan is a moto-journalist living in Colo-

rado and West Virginia. He keeps a ride in both places to

placate the road demons that haunt him. He is the author of The

Zen Guide to Motorcycle Riding.


WHAT THE?!WHAT THE?!Smoky Mountain Bike WeekSmoky Mountain Bike Week


By P.J. Nagel, President of Va. Chapter 9 of the Red Knights MC

A great “21 and over” event held in true Mardi Gras fashion was held at Star City Power Sports in Roanoke. Bike Bike Night, as it is labeled, is a way for the dealer-ship to say thank you to its customers and to also show off a complete line of 2007 bikes decked out in the latest fashions of chrome.

To order a drink from someone wearing beads and a mask is one thing, but to talk parts and accessories with someone wearing an oversized Jester Hat is another. I had to do just that in order to take advantage of the dis-counts they were offering for the night of the show.

In the “chrome fashion show” was the new Honda C2, a lime green VTX 1300, the new radical M109r from Suzuki, a decked out Yamaha Stratoliner, and a Goldwing that had everything but Dish Network on it! The bikes were laden with chrome and accessories, a lot of which are not even available to the general public yet.

There was easily over 500 people in attendance and fun was had by one and all. It was a great way for clubs that normally never hang out together to get together and tell tall tales and lies! The guys at Star City Power Sports certainly know how to throw a party, and they put more emphasis on treating their customers right so you can imagine what there customer service is like!

Bike Night at Star City Power Sports - Roanoke, VA Bike Night at Star City Power Sports - Roanoke, VA




April is here, and with it comes the true beginning of

spring. Winter has melted away behind us, the trees have

come alive and bikes can be seen and heard all around us.

Isn’t it great to get out there on the open road and feel a

nice warm breeze in your face instead of that chill winter

air?

Another thing I love at this time of year is the celebration

of Easter. To many people around the world, Easter is a

Miracle Day. One of the reasons we celebrate it is because

that in a world of worry and weariness, we need a miracle.

And Easter is a holiday that represents the greatest miracle

of all time. And that is one of the reasons we enjoy celebrat-

ing it.

Many people have fond memories of Easter. Coloring

eggs and going on Easter egg hunts; Getting together for a

big dinner with the family; Going to church to celebrate the

triumph over sin and death that we can have through Jesus

Christ.

Wouldn’t it be great to replicate the joyful mood found on

Easter morning every day?

Jesus’ disciples were never the same after that fi rst Eas-

ter. It affected how they viewed the world and what they did

for the rest of their lives. They never got over it.

And that’s how it could be for all of us. The feelings of

Easter do not need to be limited to one Sunday a year.

But we often let things get in the way. We’ve made mis-

takes, things go wrong. We get distracted and it becomes all

too easy to think that we’ve failed.

Well, maybe we have. But the good news is that it doesn’t

matter. Jesus paid the debt for all of our sins and failures

when he died on the cross. He died and rose from the dead

so that we could have total forgiveness. And it’s time we

learn that because he lives, all guilt is gone.

That is the implication of Easter for us. Just like spring

brings new life all around us in nature; coming into a rela-

tionship with Christ brings us new life as well. And unlike

the trees and fl owers that will eventually die as we transition

through summer to winter: The new life we fi nd in Jesus

Christ is eternal.

Get out there and enjoy the ride!

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.


Club DirectoryClub DirectoryABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fi ght to protect our rights.

“No matter what you ride, we want YOU! Info: Mike (703) 321-0714 Leg hotline 800-3-ABATE-4

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

Info: (434) 248-6211

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

Contact Red (434) 535-0608

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

ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg & surrounding counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434) 239-4170. Meetings are held on the 1st

Tuesday of each month at Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm

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

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

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

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

ABATE of VA/TidewaterMeets 3rd Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk. Info: (757) 560-6892

[email protected]

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

5429 Richmond Road

ABATE of River CityMeets 3rd Sunday - Starting Sunday, Oct. 15 we will meet at 5pm at Talon’s

(formerly known as Beefeater’s). Talon’s is located at 11800 Hull Street Road (Rt.360) (804-744-9541). It’s about a mile east of Rt.288 (third light). Contact

Steve at [email protected] or (804) 743-2038

American Cruisers 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 pm

Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra [email protected]

www.armyofthelordva.org

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] Website: www.fi reupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart

Motto: We Ride Because We Care

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V – Hampton RoadsMeets 4th Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA

Club President – Susan Taylor (757) [email protected]

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm

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

Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824

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

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

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 Buell Owners in the DC area

Meets 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 President

Email: [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, VA

Info: (540) 588-6191

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

For more info call (540) 265-2986

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

[email protected] 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]

Honda 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 VFD

7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233

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

LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia AreaMeets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of monthSee www.ladyriderinc.com or write [email protected]

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

Richmond, VA 23235 [email protected]

Richmond Riderswww.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for Bikes in the

Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason [email protected]

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

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

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

alley Call 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 188 5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://vbstar.mav.net email:[email protected], contact Lisa

Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734 [email protected]

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, VaMeets the 3rd Thursday each month, check the website for more info.

http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne (804)458-4759 [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 Adams Email: [email protected] Membership Offi cer: Sandy Cartwright email: [email protected]

V MAX Owners Association Eric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell,

150*132514*24 Nextel Direct ConnectJimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia, 5901 Atteentee Rd

Springfi eld, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15, Cell: 703-618-2333Tony 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]



BUSTED KNUCKLES Ever wondered where you could

go to get your bike or ATV repaired or customized? Well, we’ve got the answer: welcome to Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles in Bunker Hill, WV! And from now until the end of April you can also help out Breast Cancer

Research.Busted Knuckles is the brainchild of Rob Barlow who, after he

moved to his current location, convinced Paul Hysell from RPM Cycle in Winchester, VA to bring his sportbike knowledge into the busi-ness. Nowadays Rob, Paul, and the rest of the shop work on metrics, sportbikes, Harleys, and ATVs. They even build full-out custom bikes. If you’ve got an idea, they can probably bring it to life and if you don’t...well it’s not like they don’t have plenty of ideas of their own!

So where does breast cancer research come into the equa-tion? Well, each year The 1 in 8 Motorcycle Series Against Breast Cancer chooses eight custom bike builders to build bikes to raise funds for breast cancer research. For this, the second year of the fundraiser, Busted Knuckles is taking a 2002 Honda CBR 600 and adding parts donated from Naarden Suspension, Star Rotor, and Ram Tech, Inc. to create a custom sport/drag-theme. Of course, they’ll also be fabricating a few of their own one-off additions.

Once fi nished, all the custom bikes will be displayed at 15 events, starting in Youngstown, OH. Busted Knuckles’ bike will appear on AThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.@ The fi nal stop for the bikes will be in California where they’ll be auctioned off at a celebrity auction.

As you can see from the photos, this Apile of parts@ is still very much a work in progress. But the guys at Busted Knuckles are determined to meet their end-of-April deadline. Check back next month to see how they’re doing.

For more information on The 1 in 8 Motorcycle Series to benefi t breast cancer research go to www.1in8.org. To check out Busted Knuckles, they’re located at 9478 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV., (304) 229-9360 or you can visit their website at www.busted

knucklescycles.com. If you’d like to donate to the cause, feel free to contact either The 1 in 8 Organization or Busted Knuckles.

Bunker Hill, West Virginia


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Mark your calendar’s to attend the greatest H.O.G. Rally ever! Come celebrate the 400th Anniversary of America’s beginnings in Virginia’s Historic Triangle. This unique op-portunity will co-mingle 400 years of American history with over 100 years of American Motorcycle History. We wel-come you to come celebrate with us for this historic event.The area lends itself to unique vacation opportunities to include but not limited to Busch Gardens, Jamestown, Yorktown, Battlefi elds, Museums, Colonial Williamsburg and much, much more. The legacies of the area have never been as pertinent and relevant as today, when we strive to uphold democracy, freedom and economic enterprise all over the world. Explore a sampling of 17th – century America – 21st - century style! Discover rare treasures and artifacts on loan from major museums and international collections around the world. Re-enactments, tall ship displays and exhibits.The host hotel for this event is the spacious Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder located at 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Please make your reservation by calling (757) 220-2250 and ask for the special rate for the VA State Rally. You may also visit their web site at www.cpwilliamsburghotel.com to fi nd the many

amenities, accommodations and area attractions. Once the host hotel is fi lled they will take care of handling and referring you to the many overfl ow hotels located within one (1) mile of our historic event.Should you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (Media coordinator) at [email protected] or Jo Ann Emmons, Rally Co-ordinator via email at [email protected] or simply call (757) 471-3669. You may also visit our web site at www.vastatehogrally.com or visit www.hog.com for more information.We are excited about the opportunity to be a part of this event and seeing you upon arrival. There are many sur-prises that you won’t want to miss! So, make your reser-vations and be a part of History!

We will see you soon!Your 2007 Rally Committee

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