Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - April 2011

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Happy Spring everyone! We hope you all are out enjoying yourselves as much as possible now that the days are getting longer. It’s been so nice to have some daylight left at the end of a long work day to be able to get out & do things. Those long, cold winter days when it got dark around 5pm are history now for another 7 to 8 months so let’s make the most of mother nature’s light bulb to brighten all of our days.

April is blasting out of the gates with rides & events all over the place. We’ve got the Virginia Bike Fest, Apr 2nd & 3rd, Dirt Drag races start up again at Slades Park, Apr 10th. Apr 11th – 17th is the 11th Annual Barry’s OBX Bike Week. Rolling out on the 17th is the Outer Banks Bike Week, Apr 17th to the 24th. At the end of the month, you’ll have the 15th annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic, Apr 28th to May 1st, to enjoy also, along with all of the other great events happening this month in our calendar. Keep your eyes not only the print magazine’s event calendar but the online calendar at our site as well because that gets updated daily. New events are being added weekly. Thanks for getting your events submitted early – this helps us get the word out to everyone so they can come out to support your event & have some fun. This month is just the start of what we know will be one of the best riding seasons that we’ve ever had.

Please stay in touch & drop us a line anytime to say hello. If there’s something you’d like to see in our mag, just let us know & we’ll see what we can do to make that happen. Keep the pictures & stories coming…this magazine is for YOU – we just put it together each month. We do love bringing it to you too!!! It’s not really work either…they say that if you love what you do for a living, that you’ll never work a day in your life. Of course we couldn’t do it without the financial help of everyone who places an ad with us…our advertisers are the best & we sure do appreciate them. Stop by their places & say hello & don’t forget to tell them that you saw them here in Thunder Roads.

Life is short so get out there & grab you some fun as often as you can. Take it easy this month on the road & watch out for the other folks who aren’t watchin you. Happy days filled with peace & love is wished for you always…Behave & be safe!

Kelly

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Calendar Of Events............................................4Proud To Be An American..............................9Hot Shots..............................................................12Clubs & Organizations..................................23The Joker’s Wild..............................................28Biker Friendly Directory..............................32NCOM News Bytes..........................................36On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39Advertisers Index..........................................52

CONTENTS EDITOR’S LETTEROn The Cover

Stars & Stripes & Spokes America’s Memorial Day

Motorcycle RallyMay 27-30, 2011

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ONGOING EVENTS

BIKER CHURCH SERVICES

Biker Church Service Mechanicsville, MD Rushing Wind Ministry, 29025 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Gordon Bacon, Preacher, 240-577-0605, [email protected]. Sunday service 10am -10:30am gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30. Friday night bike night 6:30pm-10pm. Services are held every Sunday; Bible Study held every Wednesday; Bike Night ever Friday Night.

Liberty Biker Church & Blessing of the Bikes Isle of Wight County, VA Our focus is sharing the Word of God with the motorcycle community, without all the preconceived ideas that you have to dress a certain way or look like everyone else. For anyone who thinks you have to fit in or be like everyone else, guess what: People can be different. And so is Liberty Biker Church. Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Our address is 17011 Courthouse Hwy, Isle of Wight County, VA, contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612 –We hold services every Sunday & we hold a Blessing of the Bikes the 1st Sunday of each month.

Tidewater Motorcycles Chili Dog Social EVERY TUESDAY Free Chili Dog’s every Tuesday at Tidewater Motorcycles. 4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.tidewatermotorcycles.net for more info.

Apr 2nd & 3rdVirginia Bike Fest Petersburg, VA It’s 2 big days of thunder as the 2011 Virginia Bike Fest rolls into Virginia Motorsports Park April 2nd and 3rd. Bike Fest Poker Run Saturday! Cruise Central Virginia and earn a chance to win $2,000 cash! Bike Fest Main Event Sunday! Join us for flat out drag racing, bike show, bikini contest, live stage show and wild bike rodeo. Check out the Suck - Bang - Blow Nitro Saloon and the huge Biker Midway for biker gear, accessories, custom LED’s, air brush designs and much much more. For info on vending & event details, call (804) 862-3174 or visit www.VirginiaMotorsports.com

Apr 3rd Richmond Riders Poker Run Richmond, VA The Richmond Riders host their annual Poker Run on Sunday, April 3. Registration begins at 9 AM at The Shops of Bellgrade Mall, 11440 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113. Last bike out at 11 AM. Ride ends at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway (route 60), Powhatan, VA 23139. Prizes, 50/50, Food will be sold. All proceeds to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. http://www.richmondriders.com

Apr 3rdKundratic Spring Swap Meet Baltimore, MD Each Swap Meet gets bigger & better so make your plans today to attend. 9am - 3pm. Great scores on old hot rod & motorcycle parts. Traditional old school swap meet, motorcycle & hot rod parts only. Sorry, no crafts, jewelry, peek-a-boo dolls, etc. Setup starts bright & early @ 8am. Each 10x10 space is just $10 in advance or $15 day of the Swap. It’s first come first serve, so reserve your space today! It’s a Drizzle or Shine event, so bring your 10x10 pop-up. Online reservations are up & running @ www.kundratickustoms.com Plus you can call us or stop by the shop. Download the Vendor application to your desktop, print it out and mail it w/ payment or bring it in w/ payment to reserve your space. Payments accepted: Visa/MC, Cash, Paypal, Personal checks accepted until 03.01.2011. Location: Kundratic Kustom Motorcycles 6310 Holabird Avenue Baltimore MD 21224

Apr 9thHRHD LOH Garage Sale Yorktown, VA The Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Ladies of Harley have collected wonderful treasures that will be put up for sale at the garage sale today beginning at 8am. All proceeds to benefit Toys 4 Tots!

Apr 10thGeico Freedom Ride Portsmouth & Chesapeake, VA The USO of Hampton Roads & Central Virginia presents the Geico Freedom Ride, Sunday April 10, 2011. Registration Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA. 10am to 12pm. Ride departs promptly at noon. Unescorted ride to Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier

Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA. $15 per rider, $5 passenger. All ride participants receive automatic entry in the 2011 Freedom Motorcycle giveaway for the 2009 Buell 1125CR. Drawing will be at Chesapeake City Park after the ride. Only Freedom Ride participants are eligible for the giveaway, riders must present to enter & to win. To preregister for the ride or for more information, visit www.usohr.org. Jamey Johnson Concert to begin after drawing. Gates open 2pm. Opening act 4pm. Jamey Johnson 5:30 - 7pm. Jamey Johnson concert is part of the 2011 Military Concert Series. All proceeds benefit the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.

Apr 10thDirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Apr 17th

Apr 11th – 17th11th Annual Barry’s OBX Spring Bike Week Grandy, NC All at one location – On The Water: Free Admission - Vendors * Food * Beverages * Bands * Contests * Tattoo Artists * Biker vs Food Contest * Camping * Motor Home Spaces * Custom Bike Builders * Official Bike Week T’s only $15.95. * RIDE-EAT-SLEEP-REPEAT AT BARRY’S. Visit http://barrysbikerally.com/ for more details

Apr 15th – 17thThe Blue Ridge Bike Fest Roanoke, VA The Blue Ridge Bike Fest returns to the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA. With vendors, stunts, The Ms. Blue Ridge Bike Fest bikini contest, live music all weekend and the Blue Ridge Custom show. You won’t want to miss this third annual event! Hundreds of vendors inside and out. Stunts from the Star Boyz. Live music from Blackberry Smoke, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights and more! The Blue Ridge Custom Show with a $1,000 top prize and $100 per class winner. Sanctioned and judged by the IMBBA. BlueRidgeBikeFest.com for more info!

Apr 15th, 16th & 17th Hog Farm Grand Opening for Jesus Winston-Salem, NC Revelation Disciples Motorcycle Ministry invites you to the Grand Opening of the HOG Farm. Located at 190 Overdale Road, Winston-Salem, NC . OUR NEW HOME!!!! Starts April 15th ends 17th. Saturday the 16th we will have Special Guest Bands, Tammie Davis & Mirror Image, Events, cook out, ride, bike show, & games. Free camping, FREE Event. Fun for all. Don’t miss it. Sunday the 17th, more bands & two services. Anyone wanting to come & camp out, start setting up can come in on Thursday , gates open on Fri. the 15 at 8 A M The actual event will start at 9.00 am Sat. the 16th & run through 11pm. There will be a bike showing on Saturday & there will be a 50/50 drawing for this event too. Fee is required for bike show. There are NO admission fees for entering The Hog Farm . We will be accepting donations as The Lord moves you to give The Rain date is April 29 - May 1st. Rain cancellation will be posted on Monday the week of event. Pray for warm Sun shine, the SON Shining is a sure thing!! Be blessed. For more information you can contact Rev. Rick (SHEEPDOG) Arrington @ 336-391-5880 Emails are [email protected] & [email protected] You can also contact us @ anytime through our main website http://www.revelationdisciplesinc.com & on FB http://www.facebook.com/TheSheperdsSanctuary Proceeds & Donations go to help open the free camp sites for special needs Children, & feed the hungry in this local area! Not in anyone’s pocket!!! Fun Time, excellent cause with long term pay back! Jesus will be attending and is the guest of Honor.

Apr 16thHillsville VABA Swap Meet Hillsville, VA We will have our first annual Swap Meet at the VFW in Hillsville, VA on April 16th, 2011. This will include Motorcycles, Classic Cars, and Hot Rods. Admission is only $5.00. Inside and outside Vendor spots are available at a very reasonable cost. Sponsored by the Virginia Bikers Association. See poster at: http://vabikers.org/forms/SwapMeetPoster.pdf for more information. Contact: [email protected] VFW Fairgrounds, Route 58, Hillsville, VA

Apr 16thChili Cookoff & Cruise In Staunton, VA S.V.H.O.G. Annual Chili Cookoff and Hosses n Hogs Cruise In. Free and Open to the public. Uncover, dust off and fire up your custom or original Harley-Davidson or Ford Mustang. This year is not a judged show, but a CRUISE IN! Enjoy live music and good food. A small donation will get you a bowl and spoon to sample

SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that you’ve chosen for yours.

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and vote on our HOG chapter chili entries! Visit our website: www.shenhd.com, for more information as it is updated. Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11:00am- 4:00pm EDT

Apr 16th5th Annual Habitat for Humanity Poker Run Glen Allen, VA Registration: 10-11 am at Richmond Harley Davidson on Rt. 1, Glen Allen Va. Ending Location: Buffalo Wild Wings in Mechanicsville, Va. This event will benefit the local Hanover Habitat for Humanity. The ride will be about 70 miles and one of the stops will be at a build site to meet the new home owner and see first hand how Habitat helps families with a new home. 10am – 3pm. Please come join us for a great cause. For more information call Susan Tate/Long and Foster Realtor at 804-339-6603 Rain date: April 17th, 2011

Apr 16thRide To A Wish/Make-A-WishColumbia, NC Columbia, NC. Tyrrell Hall, 906 Hwy 64 E. 27925. 100 mile ride around beautiful Lake Mattamuskeet for wish kid, Josh. Motorcycles ride at 2 PM, then join us for the after party, food, drink and music featuring The Frontiers-A Journey Tribute Band. They rock! Check out our web site to register and watch our video of Josh. http://www.ridetoawish.com/We grant wishes to kids with life threatening conditions. Help us make a wish kid smile! Call Rose McHale, 252-255-8157 for more info and join us for Ride To A Wish. Columbia is just 45 min. from OBX--a great way to start Bike Week. Columbia, NC. Tyrrell Hall, 906 Hwy. 64 E. 27925 http://www.ridetoawish.com/

Apr 16thAngel Wings Zahra Baker 1st Annual Memorial Charity Ride Hickory, NC Blue ridge Harley Davidson. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141102452609885&ref=mf

Apr 17th – 24thOuter Banks Bike Week9th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week. 9 days of non-stop entertainment and fantastic riding. Win $1000.00 shopping spree, 100 miles of scenic barrier islands & lighthouses, live bands, bike shows, bikini contests, guided tours, vendors at 7 locations, tattoo contests, pig pickins’, poker runs, and much more.

Apr 28th, 30th & May 1st15th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic Virginia Beach, VA Bike Builders Meet & Greet Party, Thurs Apr 28th at Knuckleheads. Apr 29th Event held at Northlanding Beach Campground. Featuring LIVE Concerts by TRAVIS TRITT, Black Oak Arkansas, Butter, Rebel Son, Tin Roof Union, Right On. Scheduled to appear: World Famous Wall of Death, Bike Show- $500 for 1st Place. Celebrity Bike Builders: Dave Perewitz, Donnie Smith, Big Rick Hoffman, Tommy Swede, Lee Clements, Johnny Lange. Event location: Northlanding Beach Campground, 161 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA. www.northlandingbeach.com (757) 426-6241. Overflow Camping site with full Hook up at Sandy Point Resort (300 yards away), 176 Sandy Point Drive Knotts Island, NC. www.sandypointresortcampground.com (252) 429-3094. Vendor & sponsor information call JR (757) 675-8488 or Mitch (757) 560-0877. Tickets Friday $20; Saturday $25; Sunday $5. www.virginiabeachbikeclassic.com . Portion of proceeds to benefit The Center for Child & Family Services, Inc.

May 1stSalty Dawg Poker Run Chesapeake, VA SALTY DAWGS Riding Club. 5th Annual Poker Run Supporting: The Fisher House MAY 1st 2011. The fisher house supports 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, for more information see: WWW.FISHERHOUSE.ORG. 1st Bike out at 8:30am. Last Bike Out 10am. Last bike in 2:00 PM. Starting points: Long Shots, 1125 South Military, Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23320. & Nascar Bar and Grill, 1996 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA 23666. Ride ends at: Eagles Nest, 1723 Parkview Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Featuring Door Prizes, Auction, and 50/50 Drawing. Extra Raffle ticket for paper products TP, Paper Towels, Paper plates, Etc. $10.00 per Ride and $5.00 per Passenger , Cages welcome. Special Thanks to all our sponsors!!!! Contact James “Big Joker” Bigham, (757) 621-2325, email [email protected].

May 7thHooters of Chester Bike Show Chester, VA The Hooters in Chester, Va will be holding it’s bi-annual Bike show. We will have 9 different classes and be giving awards for Best in Show, Crowd Favorite, and Hooters Choice. 9am – 12pm. Come spend the day with the World Famous

Hooters Girls and check out the best bikes Southern Virginia has to offer. 2401 W. Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831. (804) 425-9464.

May 7th“Crusin’ for Jesus #3” Prince George & Dinwiddie, VA New Creation in Christ Ministries” is teaming up with the #8 Moose Riders from Dinwiddie Moose Lodge for our annual “Crusin’ for Jesus #3” on May 7. It starts with a poker run from Colonial Harley Davidson. Registration is at 8:00am to 8:45 and a Bike Blessing is from 8:45 to 9 then we leave. It ends up at the Dinwiddie Moose at 10:00 and the rally starts. We have door prizes, food, games for the kids, testimonies, antique cars, music, karaoke, moon jump, crafts, etc. This year we are donating the proceeds to Bikers Against Child Abuse. Contact Pastor Tammy Hayes at 804-712-3245, email [email protected]

May 7thRelay for Life Poker Run Appomattox, VA C.O.P.S. (Commonwealth Officers Promoting Survival) Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a Poker Run to benefit the American Cancer Society on May 7, 2011 starting at the Appomattox County Rescue Squad Building in Appomattox and traveling country scenic routes. Registration is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the last bike out by 11:15. Cost of $20.00 per bike and riders additional $10.00 2 extra cards available for $5.00. 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Hot Dogs, Chips and drink provided at the end of the ride. Vendors welcome. (no food please) Call 434-352-3409 for more information.

May 7thHeroes on the Hill Richmond, VA The America Never Forget Foundation, Halligan’s Heroes and the Virginia Public Safety Foundation are proud sponsors of the Heroes On the Hill event on April 23, 2011 from 12 to 3 pm at Virginia’s beautiful Capitol! The event will be held to raise awareness for the Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial, Virginia’s Monument to Public Safety officers killed in the line of duty. The memorial will be built at Darden Memorial Garden, formerly Capitol Street, which runs the length of three blocks between the General Assembly Building, Old City Hall, and the Patrick Henry Building on the north and the gates to Virginia’s Capitol Square on the south. We are inviting all Virginians to come to the Capitol for the afternoon! There will be fun family oriented activities offered by the Fire Department and the Police Department, great food, as well as historical and educational booths. www.AmericaNeverForget.org

May 12th – 22nd Myrtle Beach Bike Week http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

May 14thGainesboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Poker Run Winchester, VA This is a 115 mile run consisting of five stops throughout six Virginia counties. Registration will begin at 10:00 A.M. at Grove Harley-Davidson, 140 Independence Drive, Winchester, VA 22602. Registration will remain open until 1:00 P.M. Late-comers registration will continue at the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Hall, 221 Gainesboro Road, Gainesboro, VA. The first bike will be out at 12:00 P.M. with the run concluding at the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Hall. Live classic rock n roll music from 3 P.M to 7 P.M. Dinner will be served from 3-6 P.M. Dinner is included with the price of each rider and passenger ticket ($20.00 rider & $15.00 passenger) Prizes will be awarded to the three best hands and the worst hand. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a lot of fun. Proceeds benefit the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company operating fund. For more info, call Dale Roberts at 703-608-1979.

May 14thVa. Special Olympics,” Ride the Bay” CBBT South Island & Cheriton, VA American Legion, Dept. of Va.; Legion Riders,and American Legion Post 56 Cheriton, are sponsoring the 2nd Annual “Ride the Bay” day. RAIN OR SHINE. Event will START/STAGE @ 0900 @ Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, South Island parking lot (Behind the Administration Building). KSU (Kick Stands Up) @ 1000. Escorted ride across the bay, then up the Eastern Shore to American Legion Post 56, Cheriton Va. COST: $30.00 per Bike and $15.00 for passengers. Included in cost; Tolls both ways, Food at the Legion Post. Raffles; 50/50 etc. This ride is OPEN TO ALL MOTORCYCLIST. Support trailer will be provided. Proceeds to benefit Va. Special Olympics. POC: Marcus “Doc” Jones, ALR 49, [email protected]; (757) 897-5779.




May 14th2nd Annual Cruisin’ 4 A Flush Poker Run Maurertown, VA: It’s time to get outdoors this spring and cruise the back roads in support of SCPR’s Punky Riley Scholarship Program. So, grab your favorite passenger, get your motorcycle ready, and join us for a new route this year! The 2nd Annual Cruisin’ 4 A Flush Poker Run will kick-off Saturday, May 14 at 11:00am and will be held at the Shenandoah County Park, 380 Park Lane, Maurertown, VA; last bikes will need to be on the road by 12:00pm. For you admission fee, you will get one poker hand and a great lunch at the Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant in Wardensville, WV. Last bikes will need to be back by 5:00pm at which time we’ll award the prizes. Rain date is Saturday, May 21. The cost is $20/bike & driver, $10/rider, and $5/additional poker hand. For more information, call Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation at 540-984-3030, [email protected], or visit http://www.scpr.info.

May 14thMDA Poker Run Yorktown, VA Hampton Roads Harley Owners Group (HOG) MDA Poker Run @ Hampton Roads Harley Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Highway, Rt17, Yorktown, Virginia. Saturday, May 14 · 8:00am - 3:00pm. Food, Fun, Crazy X Band, and 1st time silent auction (cash or check).

May 14th2nd Annual RGH Bike Ride Kilmarnock, VA For Rappahannock General Hospital, Saturday, May 14th, 2011, Motorcycle Ride for RGH, Sorry no Rain Date, 9am Registration, 10am Ride Begins, Registration location: 43 Harris Road Kilmarnock, VA 22482 (Beside the YMCA), Ride begins at the RGH Outpatient Rehab bldg at 43 Harris Road in Kilmarnock and includes a 106 mile ride through Lancaster, Middlesex, King & Queen, Essex and Richmond counties, followed by a Beach Party & specially priced Biker’s lunch at Willaby’s on the Rappahannock River in Whitestone, VA., $20 Per Entry, $5 Per Rider, $15 Advanced Purchase, For advanced registration or more information contact RGH Marketing at 804-435-8662, All proceeds to benefit Rappahannock General Hospital, A not for profit organization, Rappahannock General Hospital / Rappahannock Health System

May 15th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date May 22nd.

May 21stGraz’n Acres Charity Run Suffolk to Sedley, VA Registration Time: 8:30am - 10:00am. Registration Site: Hess Wilco 1139 Carolina Rd. Suffolk, VA 23434. Description: Self guided tour to Graz’n Acres in Sedley VA. Lunch, Music, 50/50 Raffle and Awards await riders at the end of the run. $15 for riders, $5 for passengers. Come out and meet the horses and some of the participants at the Center. Graz’n Acres is a non-profit organization providing therapeutic equine assisted activities for children and adults with all types of disabilities. Contact info: (757) 647-0552 Chip ride coordinator (757) 653-9615 Graz’n Acres, Suffolk to Sedley VA

May 21stHRHD Yorktown Garage Day Yorktown, VA Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Ladies of Harley to put on a Garage Day that will feature a discussion regarding control and maintenance with Junior; a fashion show and a discussion as to why our clothes are made as they are; a discussion on the new bikes available and a visit to the Fit Shop...no sweating involved, we’re talking fitting a motorcycle to you! Finally we will share a discussion on safety. Come join us for an evening of fun, learning and lots of laughter! 6pm – 7:30pm

May 27th – 30th, 2011Stars & Stripes & Spokes, America’s Memorial Day Rally Washington, DC Come join us in our nation’s capital for the 1st annual Stars & Stripes & SpokesTM Motorcycle Festival at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds to honor our nation’s armed forces during Memorial Day weekend. There will be acres of military vehicles and equipment on display to educate the public on the military’s missions and equipment. Of course there will also be plenty of live music, food, beer and hundreds of vendors. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Warrior/Family Support Fund. Admission and motorcycle parking are free! Visit us at http://www.stars-stripes-spokes.com for more information. Meredith Cox, 202-942-4468, [email protected], www.stars-stripes-spokes.com

May 28th & 29th Rolling Thunder XXIV Ft Washington, MD May 28th - Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort Washington, MD will be hosting the “Official” Rolling Thunder XXIV Reunion Party! Make sure to come by and check it out! FREE FOOD while supplies last, live music, over 40 vendors and fun

for all! We also have the Official Rolling Thunder XXIV T-shirts, pins and patches on sale! Harley-Davidson and Rolling Thunder Officials on site and much more! Be there, from 10 am to 4 pm!

May 29th Rolling Thunder XXIV American Pride Yellow Ribbon Ride Ft Washington, MD In honor of Rolling Thunder XXIV, come out and join the largest police escorted ride to the Pentagon Parking lot at Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort Washington, MD. Free coffee and donuts, while supplies last at 7:30 am. RIDE LEAVES AT 9 am. Visit www.hdwash.com for more details.

June 4thMike Stull’s 9th Annual GOOD SAMARITAN Poker Run Covington, VA On behalf of 2yr. old EVAN GROVES who has Epidermolysis Bullosa (( E.B.)) hosted by Kountry Korners Store- 5409 Potts Creek Rd. Covington, Va 24426 (540)747-4001- ride begins and ends here. in store grill open- menu items available. SATURDAY- JUNE 4th (Rain date- June 11th). Registration starts @ 11:00 am- $10.00 per hand All bikes/ autos welcome...All participants leave at 12:30 in one group. Cash Prizes- Door Prizes-BIKE LIFT. Any NON-FOOD vendors welcome (free set up) for info call (276)-620-2929- Mike Stull-FREE Weekend Campout begins Friday June 3 thru Monday June 6- in field only 300 yards from begin/end location- 21 or older to attend camp out..tents, campers, busses all welcome. music provided Fri and Sat nights by D.J. LINK 8pm until ?

June 4thWounded Warrior Benefit Show Newport News, VA My name is Staff Sergeant James Beebe, and I am planning a car show to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project program that will be held in Newport News, Va in June of 2011. I have held these shows for the last few years, starting in Germany and having my first one in the US last May. The wounded warrior project program website http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org will explain the mission of the program. Location: Pep Boys,13200 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA

Jun 4th Ride for the Children-Kidz2Kamp Portsmouth, VA Come out and join the National Cruisers and the Tidewater Beacons June 4, 2011 at Roger Browns 315 High Street in Portsmouth, Va. for one of the best rides of the year. Registration starts at 9am and first bike is out at 945 last bike out at 1030. This is a dice run and there will be trophies and prizes. Included in registration is a breakfast buffet and lunch at Camp Hope Haven where the ride ends. All proceeds to benefit the Edmarc Hospice for children and Camp Hope Haven. There will be door prizes , trophies, live music, and 50/50 raffle. For more information contact Lilmike Burkett at [email protected].

June 4th Back of the Dragon Day Tazwell, VA At the Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park located west of Tazewell on Route 19/460. Ride in scenic Southwest Virginia from Tazewell to Marion , Va. The winding road consists of 32 miles of endless curves. If you would like to participate as a vendor or a sponsor or receive a tentative schedule of activities contact Larry Davidson at 276-988-5726 or email at [email protected]. If you are interested in being a sponsor or an exhibitor, in order to print the brochures on time and begin the media campaign with all sponsors included, please have all information returned by mail or email by May 1st, 2011. You may also visit the website at www.backofthedragon.com. You can also contact Charlotte Whitted at 276-988-6755 or email [email protected] or you may also visit www.craborchardmuseum.com.

Jun 5th4th Annual Josh Baughan RIDE-IN Warsaw, VA Sunday, June 5th. Rappahannock Church of Christ, 9514 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, VA (804)333-9659. RCofC.org. Two identical services: Come at 8:15 AM or 10:45 AM. No Entry Fees, Free Lunch, Free Vest Pins, Two Bike Shows with trophies & door prizes. Join hundreds of other bikers for the 4th Annual Josh Baughan RIDE-IN and help us raise money to help a 9 year old little girl who has stage 4 brain cancer. 100% of all donations will go to help Hailey who will be with us for the Ride-In.Rain date: June 12th

June 9th, 10th & 11th16th Annual South Central Bike Fair Chase City, VA Benefitting the Chase City Volunteer Fire Dept. Sponsorships available. Gates open at 2pm on Friday. Classic car & Bike Cruise In on Friday. $15 donation for the weekend or $10 daily.Merchandise & Food vendors on site - coolers welcome. Live Music with 6 great bands all weekend, $500 purse Poker Run, Bike Show, Budget Bike Build Off, Rodeo Events, Good Food, For more info call (434) 755-5580, (434) 210-1771, (434) 372-0092 or (434) 210-1228. Email [email protected] or [email protected]. Held at Fire Training Grounds located on Jonbil Rd, Chase City, VA.



June 11thRallyin the Valley 7 Staunton, VA Rallyin; The Valley 7, held at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Staunton, VA. Exit 220 off of I81. This years event is 1 day only. Judged bike show, live music, custom bike vendors and other crafters, cold beverages and food available through out the day. Great local bands performing all day. Something for everyone. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Visit our website: www.shenhd.com for updates.

June 12th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Jun 19th

June 18thKatelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride - Virginia Poker Run Fredericksburg, VA 3rd Annual Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride - Virginia Poker Run, a benefit motorcycle ride for child abuse awareness and prevention. All proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia. The Poker Run begins at Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Registration is from 9:00am to 10:30am. Cost is $30 Rider / $20 Passenger. Prizes for best hands and worst hand. For more information and to register online, visit the website at http://www.KatelynnStinnettMemorialRideVirginia.com, or call 703-785-1814. Register by 6/8/2011 and receive a free ride t-shirt.June 23rd – 25th VA State HOG Rally Petersburg, VA www.vastatehogrally.com

July 15th - 17thThunder on the Mountain VI Hillsville, VA This is the sixth year for this great event. Vendors, bike show, bike rodeo, live bands, and more. $10.00 per day, $15.00 for the weekend. Free setup for vendors. Proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Download the poster at: http://vabikers.org/forms/ThunderVI_Poster.pdf. Lake Ridge RV Resort, Route 100, 4 miles North of Hillsville, VA

Jul 17th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Jul 24th

Jun 26thVets House Benefit Ride, Bike Show & Party Virginia Beach, VA Fastlane Biker Gear & Boneshakers Sports Bar & Grill will be hosting the Vets House Benefit Sunday June 26th. Ride & Registration starts 11 AM at FastLane 166 S. Rosemont Rd. VA. Beach to Boneshakers 1297 General Booth Blvd. VA. Beach for the Bike Show & Party. Ride Registration includes all you can eat Bar-B-Q Lunch. Live Music, Door Prizes, Dyno on Site, Bikini Bike Wash & Vendors. Bike Show Registration Starts at 12.30 PM. Six Classes with Trophies. Grand Prize for Best in Show! Rain Date Sunday July 9th. All proceeds to benefit the Vets House Inc. For Updates, Sponsorship and Vendor Information call 340-4446 or visit FastlaneBikerGear.com

Aug 8th – 14th71st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SD www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Aug 10th – 14thApple’s 8th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Apple Mountain-Little Orleans, MD (Formerly known as East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally). It’s time, time to step out from under the shadow of the rally out west, Sturgis. Don’t worry, same great place, great time and great memories. But from now on it’s; APPLE’S,8TH ANNUAL, “EAST COAST MOTORCYCLE RALLY”, Little Orleans, Western Maryland. August 10th,11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2011. So tell a friend, spread the word. Keep supporting your favorite destination during the riding season. LET’S SHOW EM’ HOW WE DO BACK EAST! Buy your tickets now to save big money, click the new link below to purchase or just for more info. WWW.EASTCOASTMOTORCYCLERALLY.COM. Unmatched night time entertainment and excitement! Field events, bike games and of course the “MOTORCYCLE DEMOLITION DERBY”. Great crowds of good folks. Great area riding.

Aug 14th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Aug 21st

Aug 27th2nd Annual Shoebox Ride Suffolk, VA The 2nd Annual Shoebox Ride is a charity motorcycle ride to benefit Operation Christmas Child; a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Registration is from 9:00-10:00 am, the ride will be from 10:30-12:00 noon. Lunch will be served upon return. Cost: Single Rider - $20. Passenger - $5. Special*Female Rider - $10. Passenger - $5. (Includes ride, lunch and door prize entry). For more information contact Raiford Baker at 757-646-4803. Sponsored by The F.A.I.T.H. Riders of Southside Baptist Church. Location: Somerton Friends Meeting, 5239 Quaker Drive, Suffolk, VA 23437

Sept 15th – 18th11th annual Delmarva Bike Week Four locations: Seacrets in Ocean City, Winter Place Park and Perdue Stadium in Salisbury,Harley-Davidson of Seaford, Seaford, Del. Event is FREE to get in, FREE to park your bike and is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thur-Sat, 9-4 on Sunday. Corporate show rigs, demo rides, riding associated vendors, live music, food, charity rides, thrill shows. www.thedelmarvabikeweek.com

Sep 18th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Sep 25th

Sept 28th – Oct 2ndMyrtle Beach Fall Rallyhttp://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

Oct 2ndRide For Pink Virginia Beach, VA 4th Annual “Ride for Pink” to be held Sunday, October 2, 2011- rain date October 9, 2011. Event information and particulars submitted at a later time, but please Save the Date- Ride for Pink, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation- ‘finding a prevention and a cure for Breast Cancer in our lifetime.’

Oct 9thDirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Oct 16th

Oct 23rdSherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show Driver, VA Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run and Bike Show Driver,VA. Benefiting the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund Inc., and the Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. Poker Run Registration 9:30-11:30 at Bayside Harley Davidson Portsmouth. Bike Show registration 12:00-2:00 in Driver. Rain date Oct.30. Contact Holly Hoffler at 757-538-3944

Dec 10thWreaths Across America Ride 2011 Info about Wreaths Across America project and specific Ride details for the following Virginia locations of Leesburg, Culpeper, Alexandria, Triangle, Winchester, Richmond, Amelia, Sandston, Yorktown, Mechanicsville, Suffolk, Hampton, Hopewell. Powell Valley Veteran’s Memorial Gardens, Staunton, Lynchburg, Danville, Arlington, & Scottsville, can be found at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Locations/Virginia



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‘A Marine Three Times Dead’Photos by: Patrick J. Hughes (Gil Hernandez is wearing the “Marine” ball cap, Chuck ‘Graves’ Roth is

wearing ‘green’ tinted sunglasses, with denim vest and gray beard. Neil Mc-Crossen has a lid on with a ‘Khe Sanh’ patch. He is the one who read article about Gil that eventually got Gil and Graves together at ‘The Wall’).

On a sunny but chilly morning in March a bus from Collingdale, PA loaded with veterans, friends and supporters helped Chuck ‘Graves’ Roth meet up with Gil Hernandez from Elko, NV. Two Marines not knowing if each other were still alive reunited for the first time in 42 years at ‘The Wall’.

The following is their story as told by Linda Reilly Times Correspondent of how this miracle came about. Washington, D.C. — A Vietnam veteran, pro-nounced dead three times in a combat zone in 1968, came face to face this week at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall with the man who miraculously saved his life. Gil Hernandez, 63, of Elko, Nev., knew he died twice, but he didn’t learn until last September that another Marine was responsible for giving him the medical care that revived him 43 years ago. Charles “Graves” Roth, 62, of Collingdale, and Hernandez arranged to meet in March at The Wall in D.C. for a reunion. “I saw him three times when he was dead, but he never saw me,” Roth said, noting the pair had spoken on the phone and exchanged letters after learning in September that Hernandez was alive. Forty-nine people, primarily members of Darby VFW Post 598 and Upper Darby Marine Corps League Detachment 884, and family members, accom-panied Roth on a bus for the reunion. “I’d spoken to (Hernandez) a few times on the phone and wrote him a letter,” Roth said. “I invited 49 people because I wanted to give Gil a welcome home. The meeting at the Vietnam Wall was something that needed to be shared. “Normally, I try to make it down (to The Wall) in February to acknowledge the Tet Offensive and my best friend, Robert L. Stanek, at panel 37E, line 28. I didn’t want to talk to Gil at any other place. “This time, it was more about wanting it to be a good day for many of the Vietnam vets who have never been to the Wall.” At The Wall, Hernandez and Roth greeted each other and hugged. Hernandez removed his jacket and said, “I just wanted you to see I’m in pretty good shape. It’s amazing it’s taken us this long to meet and that both of us are still alive. It’s God’s will. I’m one of those that came back alive. I had a death certificate. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for ‘Graves.’’ Roth disputed the acclamation. “I’m no hero,” Roth said. “I’m a Marine. It’s what we do. The heroes are on that wall. I didn’t save his life. Four of us carried him back and forth. The guy who did the surgery saved his life. I was just doing a day’s work in a bad place.” Were it not for Roth, Hernandez would have been fingerprinted and bagged for burial like the other bodies brought to the Graves Registration at Dong Ha, a site closest to the DMZ. Roth, assigned to the Graves Registration during his second tour of duty after serving in combat several years, vividly recalls April 25, 1968. Hernandez, on the other hand, has no recollection of Roth’s intercession, since he was unconscious and critically wounded with life-threatening injuries, including a collapsed lung, broken bones and kidney and liver damage due to shrapnel from charges and grenades blowing up the tank he was riding on. “To me, it was like a dream,” Hernandez said. “I re-member going into D-Med (Delta-Medical triage) one time.” Last September, the dream became reality after receiving a phone call from Neil McCrossen of Springfield, who read about Hernandez in a VFW magazine and urged him to contact Roth. “Neil put this whole thing together,” Roth said.

Roth remembers working side-by-side with another Marine, Bob Boutwell, fingerprinting and bagging the dead. “The only reason I noticed Hernandez is because he was the only one moving,” Roth said. “There were so many bodies that day, we couldn’t even use the slabs. The bodies were lined up on the floor. Sometimes, a body does move in the morgue, from rigor mortis,


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but something in his stomach moved. I said, ‘dude, I think he moved.’ Then I saw him twitch again. I pulled his arms and hit him a couple of times.” Roth and Boutwell took Hernandez back to triage and informed doctors of their suspicions saying, “This guy’s still alive.” According to Roth, he returned to working on bodies, and Hernandez was brought back out and dropped in the same place. “They said, ‘he’s dead now,’” Roth said. “I looked at him and had a bad feeling. That’s when I hit his chest three times. I hit him hard and blood came out of all the bullet wounds, and again he went back to triage. “I’m say-ing, ‘this guy’s moving.’ We were (ticked). Things were pretty hectic. We were overloaded with bodies and they were overloaded with wounded. It was busy that day. I heard later he was still living, but only knew his name was Hernan-dez. I had no idea where he was from.” Hernandez says his name would be on the Vietnam Wall were it not for Roth, his own mother’s prayers and God. He remembers being shipped to Japan for treatment, rather than stateside, due to the severe injuries before returning home for a yearlong recuperation. “I was told I would never walk, and you can see I’m walking,” Hernandez said. “I lost a toe, and my shoes are two sizes shorter, but I can still walk and I can run, but not very far. I wanted to die. I told the doctor it hurts too much, and he said, ‘it hurts until you get better.’”

Roth talked of having flashbacks when someone asked them to remove their hats. “When you take your helmet or hat off, you have helmet hair,” Roth said. “When I looked at him, I went right back to the Vietnam experience. It was very, very overwhelming. The whole experience, meeting him at The Wall, was spiritual. I’d always hoped he made it. It was the only good thing about Vietnam. Until I met him and shook his hand, I didn’t know if it was a dream or that it really happened and to see that he actually made it.” Roth worked in Graves Registration in 1967 and 1968. “I went to Graves to identify my two friends and was asked to help because bodies were laying out in the field and none of the others assigned were field trained,” Roth said. “I went from search and recovery in ’67 and then to Graves Registration and bagging bodies.” According to Roth, the 2,700 dead included Americans, Australians, Koreans, ARVN’s (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) and civilians. Particularly vivid in Roth’s mind were two dead children who bring tears to his eyes, a 14-year-old girl struck by a truck on her bike and a 2-year-old boy. Not sur-prisingly, Roth and Hernandez shared parallel civilian-life experiences after honorable discharge from the Corps, both suffering and receiving treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and devoting their efforts to veterans’ issues.

Hernandez, a member and past commandant of VFW Post 2350 in his hometown, represents veterans in Nevada and lobbies in Washington, D.C., crusading for their rights. “All I remember is how I was treated when I came home,” Hernandez said. “People were hollering at me. I want to make sure veterans are not treated like us. I take pride in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. I will help the vets until the day I die. Only 1 percent of Americans give a crap. We can’t let the veterans down.” Roth, a member of Darby VFW 598, which was founded by his grandfather, has escorted veterans’ homecomings with the Vietnam Vets and Leatherneck Motorcycle Clubs and supports outreach groups for Iraq and Afghanistan vets. Hernandez and Roth exchanged patches and commemorative coins and promised to keep in touch. “It’s not the end, it’s the beginning,” Roth said. At the conclusion of the reunion, the entire group offered a brief prayer and placed wreaths in honor of Stanek and all those named on The Wall.

Patrick J. Hughes, U.S.M.C. ChuLai ‘67-68, Rolling Thunder(r) Inc. National Photographer www.patrickjhughes.org www.patrickjhughes.com




Motorcycle Rally to Highlight Memorial Day Weekend in the Nation’s Capital

Stars & Stripes & Spokes™ expects to draw over 120,000 people to free event at RFK Stadium Festival Grounds

MEDIA CONTACT: Brotman Winter Fried CommunicationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 703-534-4600 ext. 213Shaun May; [email protected]: 240-676-4607

Washington, DC (February 22, 2011)—There will be nothing ordinary about this upcoming Memorial Day weekend in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area as Stars & Stripes & Spokes TM brings the 1st Annual Stars & Stripes & Spokes™ Rally to the area. It will take place from Friday, May 27th until Monday, May 30th at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds and will be free to the public. The event will include free motorcycle parking and will feature plenty of live music, cold beer, food and hundreds of ven-dors from all over the country. To further highlight Memorial Day, Stars & Stripes & Spokes™ will pay special tribute to our Nation’s Armed Forces by featuring military vehicles and equipment. Don’t miss the DC National Guard’s displays and exhibits. Attendees will be able to have up-close and personal interaction with military vehicles and equipment on five acres set aside just for that purpose on the 75 acre RFK Stadium Festival Grounds. “For 23 years, Washington, DC has been host to hundreds of thousands of mo-torcyclists gathering to commemorate the service of men and women who serve our country,” says Bruce Bieber, co-founder of Stars & Stripes & Spokes™. “This event builds on that tradition while adding an element of fun and excite-ment for tourists and visitors to the city for the holiday weekend.” In addition to a commitment to helping our veterans, a portion of the proceeds will be given to help benefit the Walter Reed Society’s Warrior/Family Support Fund, which provides funds to wounded service member and their families. Stars & Stripes & Spokes™ will be open from Friday morning until Monday evening so there will be plenty of time to visit many of Washington, DC’s his-torical attractions. This free, four-day event has direct Metrorail access via the Stadium-Armory Station on both the Blue and Orange lines. Currently, more information about Stars & Stripes & Spokes TM can be lo-cated on both Facebook and Twitter. To learn more about Stars & Stripes & Spokes™, visit http://stars-stripes-spokes.com/. (For questions and info email [email protected] or call toll free 855-RALLYNDC (855-725-5963).

About Stars & Stripes & Spokes TM:This innovative Memorial Day Weekend event will appeal to motorcycle enthu-siasts, Washington Metropolitan Area residents, and tourists alike. If you have never been to a “Bike Rally” and would like to hear some great live music, see real military equipment up-close, get something interesting to eat and explore a unique temporary shopping village, come on out and visit with us. And if you have an RV or want to rent one and stay in our 14 acre RV park, visit the RV tab on our website.

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First Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizationwww.abateva.org

Any Biker Friendly Business that offers a 10% discount to ABATE of VA members, will get a free

business card size ad in every Freewheelin’ issue.

GOOD TO KNOW BANANAS Ever grab a snack but then feel hungry again 20 minutes later? Next time, reach for a banana. It’s loaded with Resis-tant Starch (RS), a healthy carb that fills you up and helps to boost your metabolism. Slightly underripe medium-sized bananas have 12.5 grams of RS—more than most other foods. Ripe bananas give you 4.7 grams of RS, still enough to keep hunger pangs away.


Friends Helping Friends In Need

On February 20, 2011, Jimmy Brawner and Jeanie Wood experienced a devastating fire that destroyed their home and belongings, the fire also took the life of Jeanie’s childhood friend, Sheryl McVay Alexander. Friends and family coordinated a benefit on February 27th at Lazy Horse Saloon, Chesapeake, VA. The benefit collected cash donations, clothing, and house-hold goods. Thank you Lyn and Mary Jayne!



ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 or [email protected]. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com.

ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or [email protected]

ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA 22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-6366 or [email protected]

ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter meets the 1st Sunday of every month at the Williamsburg Moose Lodge (5429 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188) NOT at Beachcombers in Yorktown.

ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st Tuesday at Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or [email protected]

ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA)meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise , VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276-565-4541 or [email protected]

ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA )meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax , VA 22030-5005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571or [email protected]

ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA ) meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church , VA 22042-2145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at 703-309-7197 or [email protected]

ABATE River City Chapter ( Richmond , VA )'No meetings, just action!' For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or [email protected]

ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chapter ( Hampton , VA ) meets 1PM every 1st Sunday at Mugzy's Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Pete Bulgart at 757-870-1517 or John at [email protected].

AMBASSADORS FOR JESUS CHRIST MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY (Virginia Chapter) Do you have a love for the lost and a passion for motorcycles? Then the Ambassadors for JESUS CHRIST may be for you. We meet the 4th Saturday of each month (except Nov and Dec) at the Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N Chesapeake Va at 10am-12pm. For more information contact: Sean “Bronx” 757-338-1974, or Eric “Holyman” 757-237-6018, or www.ambassadorsecmm.org

Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday of each month, depart from Shoney’s on Indian River Rd. Check our website for ride times and more information: http://cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President Lenny Stowell at (757) 420-4411 or [email protected]

Brothers In Arms MCThe Brothers In Arms MC was formed to support the members of our armed forces, past and present, create a camaraderie between like-minded men and women from those services, share in our love of motorcycling and support veteran charities and causes. The Yorktown Chapter usually meets on the third Sunday of the month at various locations in the Yorktown area. The Brothers In Arms MC is a neutral, non-territorial club. For more information about the club and contact links, visit the chapter web site at www.biamc-yorktown.com.

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected] Richmond, Va. 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with us anyway. It’s not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at [email protected] or go the www.star440.org

Moose Riders District 8 Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email: [email protected] or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: [email protected]

Road Wench East Coast Women’s Motorcycle Club in Northern VirginiaWebsite: http://roadwenchmc.com/ Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000803818092

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 conflict with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December). Beginning January 20th, 2011, meetings will be held at Mary Jaynes Lazy Horse, 565 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA23322.

The Sons of God Motorcycle Club Ministry® made up of Christian Bikers whoshare a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ with other bikers.We hold bible study every Monday evening. For more information call TJ(757) 819-3362, Thing (757) 621-4891 or Grape Ape (757) 831-1294. or visitour website at www.sonsofgodmc.org

VA Sons Of Liberty Riders American Patriots Defending the Constitutionwww.sonsoflibertyriders.com Veterans First, Inc. Chapter 1 Richmond, VA- Non-profit org. whose mission is to assist our homeless veterans back into the mainstream of daily living. Meetings are held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00 pm, Lakeside Moose Lodge, 1207 Hilliard Road, Richmond, VA www.veteransfirstinc.org

Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and individual rights. email: [email protected]. Website:vfr-race.com

Warriors of Christ Motorcycle Ministry. 4218 Old Hundred Rd. Chester, VA. 23831. Pastor Ron Walton – Phone (804) 335-5025. Meets every Sunday @6pm and Tuesday @7pm. Visit us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/warriors of christ

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Great Places To RideLuray, VA - Shenandoah Valley

Skyline Drive

One of our country’s best ridesSkyline Drive view. Outlanders is nine miles off the Thorton Gap entrance which is just below the Front Royal entrance heading south. This is one of the pre-mier rides any where in the country. Mountains galore, views beyond belief and wild animals. The food on top of the mountain is hearty and not crowded during the week days. The visitors centers are informative, his-toric and have tons of information about the best hiking trails and water falls. You can continue south and pick up the road to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Ride the FortFort Valley on list of Top Ten Rides on the East CoastTurn beside Outlanders store and travel over the Massanutten Range into Fort Valley, great views, fun curves and tranquility. You can drop down onto Route 11 at Edinburgh or continue beside the National Forest and ride to Route 55. Incred-ible views, tight turns, switch backs, back roads.

Storybook TrailTravel west on Rt. 211 pass Outlanders store then continue toward New Market. at the top of the mountain make a right on Lucas Hollow Road and continue for one mile. You can park in the parking lot on the right. You will see the marker and bridge to Storybook Tail. Walk the trail for approximately 1/4 mile to the overlook. It is incredible, a metal observation deck hangs out over the valley allowing for an amazing view. Huge rocks jut out all around you lending an incredible feeling of ancient times.

You pick up a hitchhiker, a beautiful young girl. Suddenly she faints inside your car. You do the right thing and immediately take her to a hospital. Now that’s stressful. But at the hospital, they say she is pregnant & congratulate you that you are going to be a father. You say that you are not the father, but the girl swears that you are. This is getting much more stressful. So then, you request a DNA test to prove that you are not the father. After the tests are completed, the doctor says that you are infertile, and probably have been since birth, so you are definitely not the father. You are extremely stressed but also relieved. On your drive home you make a vow to never pick up hitchhikers again. And then, your mind slowly drifts to your wife and 4 kids at home.

A small zoo in Arkansas obtained a very rare species of gorilla. Within a few weeks the gorilla, a female, became very difficult to handle. Upon examination, the Veterinarian determined the prob-lem. The gorilla was in heat. To make matters worse, there was no male gorilla available. Thinking about their dilemma, the Zoo Keeper’s first idea was of Bobby Lee, a redneck part-time worker responsible for cleaning the animal cages. Bobby Lee had little sense but possessed ample ability to satisfy a female of any spe-cies. Herein, the Zoo Keeper thought they might have a solution. Bobby Lee was approached with a proposition: Would he be willing to mate with the gorilla for $500.00? Bobby Lee 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 certain conditions: “First,” Bobby Lee said, “There aint gonna’ be no kissin’ her on the lips.” The Zoo Keeper quickly agreed to this condition. “Also”, he continued “you can’t never tell no one, no body about this.” The Keeper again readily agreed to this condition. And,” Bobby Lee said, “I want any youguns’ raised Southern Baptist.” Once again it was agreed. “And finally,” Bobby Lee said, “I’ll need another week to come up with the whole $500.dollars.”

A woman was patiently trying to help her husband set up his new computer. He however was acting annoyed and impatient. She told him to choose a password for security purposes. He made it plainly obvious to his wife what he was entering by stating each letter out loud as he typed: P...E...N...I...S His wife fell off her chair laughing when the computer replied: Password Rejected. Not Long Enough.

A woman was at work when she received a phone call that her small daughter was very sick with a fever. She left her work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication. She got back to her car and found that she had locked her keys in the car. She didn’t know what to do, so she called home and told the baby sitter what had happened. The baby sitter told her that the fever was getting worse. She said, “You might find a coat hanger and use that to open the door.” The woman looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger that had been left on the ground. She knew just finding it there was a good sign. She looked at the hanger and said, “I don’t know how to use this.” She bowed her head and asked God to send her help. As soon as she raised her head, a beat up old mo-torcycle pulled up, with a weathered and tattered looking bearded man who was wearing a faded skull dew-rag on his head. He had full-sleeve tats on both arms. The woman sent a silent question up to Heaven, “This is what you sent to help me?” She was desperate, but also, she was extremely thankful. The man got off of his cycle and asked if he could help. The woman explained her situation. “Please, can you use this hanger to unlock my car?” He said, “Sure.” He walked over to the car, and in less than a minute the car was opened. She hugged the man and through her tears she said, “Thank you so much! You are a very nice man.” The man replied, “Lady, I’m just a man. A man who got released from prison today. I was in prison for grand theft auto, and have only been out on the streets for about an hour.” The woman hugged the man again and with sobbing tears cried out loud, “Oh, Thank You God! You even sent me a Professional”.

A fifty-ish woman was at home happily jumping on her bed and squealing with delight. Her husband watches her for a while and asks, “Do you have any idea how ridiculous you look?, What’s the matter with you?” The woman continues to bounce on the bed and says, “I don’t care, I just came from having a mammogram and the Doctor said I have the breasts of an 18 year-old” The husband sar-castically replied , “What did he say about your 56 year old ass?” She quickly replied., “Your name never came up,”

Being a decent, modest man, when I checked into my hotel on a recent trip, I said to the lady at the Registration Desk, “I certainly hope the porn channel in my room is disabled.” To which she replied, “No, it’s regular porn, you sick bastard.”


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Hangaround (social) time: begins at 10 a.m. on Sundays, free donuts & coffee

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The Drivers Seat: So I’m guessing wearing a seat belt would be Stupid. On the other hand if this vehicle had airbags and you wrecked it that would be some funny stuff – shoot you out like a rocket on your butt!

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Redneck Door Lock: Another fine Walmart parking lot find! I’m thinking I see so many of these door locks that some company is missing the boat and not selling them as car door repairs.

Radio Knob Fix: Radio knobs broken? No problem when you have a few extra vice grips laying around!

Cage For A Kid Or A Dog?: “What was this thinking when he put a piece of a baby crib in his truck? Was it to secure the dogs or his bad kids???

White Trash RepairsI’m often asked how WhiteT-rashRepairs.com got its start and how its become so successful. The only answer I can say is times are tough and every-one is looking for some way to save money and some-times that means at home repairs. My husband is one who likes to do repairs and he is quite handy but there are times that I have to look at some of them and say really?!?!?

One such repair (and is on the site) is when we moved 10 years ago. At the time of our move our 4 poster bed broke so as a quick temporary fix my husband stuck the car jack under it, 10 years later it’s still there. Not all of the repairs on the site are bad, in fact some are great repairs but some do leave you scratching your head saying WOW! When I started the website March 2010 I had no idea it would take off like it has but on an average day it gets around 110k views and about 85 countries enjoy it. I do have a lot of fun running the site (which most don’t know it’s actually run by a girl) and I like to give back to our fans. During the holi-days we had a charity drive were we let our fans choose the charities and in the end we donated money to toys-for-tots, St. Judes, Make-A-wish, Ronald McDonald house and UNICIF. We also give out t-shirts and prizes monthly to our fans in caption contests and currently we are giving away a new iPad2 to a lucky facebook fan . WhiteTrashRepairs.com is simply just meant to give a comedic laugh to our busy lives.

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Tires

With only two on the ground (or three in the case of the increasingly popular trikes), tires are one of the most critical safety items on our motorcycles. This month we’ll cover some basic maintenance issues and a few points on selection as well.

At the top of the maintenance list is tire inflation. The majority of bikes that roll into our shop have underin-flated tires. The best case scenario is premature wear and some minor handling issues. Worst case can be increased operating temperatures and blow outs. Keep in mind that different brands have different specifica-tions, so check the data for that manufacturer. The rule of thumb is to check pressure before every ride. A quick visual is good too. Look for damage in the tread and sidewall. Bikes that don’t see a lot of mileage or sit for prolonged periods, especially out in the weather, can have a tread that looks acceptable, but the sidewalls can be cracked. Most tires have tread wear indicators; however, a service manual will give the minimal tread depth. If in doubt, replace it!

If you change your own tires, remember that most motorcycle tires are directional, and almost all are front and rear specific. Additionally, remember to mount the tire with the “balance dot” in line with the valve stem. The dot is usually yellow or red, and it indicates the light spot of the tire that is identified during manufacturing. It’s a good idea to replace the tube and rim strip (if applicable) every tire change. A little off topic, it doesn’t hurt to check/service wheel bearings at the same time. Always refer to your service manual for specific procedures and specifications.

The great tire brand debate is almost as varied as the synthetic oil debate. We have had great success with all of the major brands and even some of the discount brands. Some are reportedly constructed of softer ma-terials than others, offering better traction at the expense of some mileage. The best thing to do is ask a few reputable shops and also check information available from the manufacturer.

In Part II, we’ll decipher some of the alphabet soup associated with tire size markings and define some com-mon terms.Craig Griswold and Mary Kirby are the owners of Two Gunners Custom Iron. Additional information can be found www.twogunnerscustomiron.com

Tech Tips

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DEALERS, PARTS & SERVICE

Delaware

Harley-Davidson of Seaford*_22586 Sussex Hwy.Seaford, Del. 19973

302-629-6161www.hdofseaford.com

also on Facebook

Maryland

All American Harley-Davidson * 8126 Leonardtown Rd.Hughesville, MD 20637

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

Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC *9407 Livingston Rd.Ft. Washington, MD

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Virginia

ASX Motorcycle Parts *17200 Hull St. Rd.

(5.5 mi West of Rt. 288)Moseley, VA 23120

(804) 639-1555

Big Daddyz Cycles *2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.

Hayes, VA 23072 (In Gloucester County) (4 miles over the Coleman)

804-642-3436 fax# [email protected]

www.bigdaddyzcycles.com

Departure Bike Works *5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA 23224(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

Dennis’ Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc. *309 Maury

Richmond, VA 23224Phone: (804) 230-7905 Fax: (804) 232-1302

Gary’s Automotive Again *23220 Airport Street

Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-8644

Jason’s Garage Inc./ Diva Customs*501 Virginia Beach Blvd,Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 428-3482www.JasonsGarageinc.com

Jim McClure’s*Master Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) [email protected]

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson*6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Yorktown, VA(757) 872-7223www.hrhd.com

Outlanders *4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson *9739 Fairfax Blvd

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

www.patriothd.com

Pro Street Cycles *8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

(804) 271-7785 – Fax

Revolutionary Harley-Davidson *1915 Pocahontas Trail Unit F-5

Williamsburg, VA 23185(757) 565-5122www.hrhd.com

Richmond Harley-Davidson *10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

www.richmondharley.com

Scooters*6906-B School Ave.Richmond, Va 23228

804-321-0037

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson*213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

Southside Harley-Davidson, Inc. *385 North Witchduck Rd

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 499-8964www.hrhd.com

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson *4960 Riverside Drive

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

www.thunderroadhd.com

Waugh Enterprises Harley-Davidson* 385 Waugh Blvd

Orange, VA 22960 800-88-WAUGH

http://www.waughhd.com

LEGAL SERVICES

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

Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group*The Firm That Rides

Dedicated to protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists

1-800-321-8968www.motorcyclelawgroup.com

BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS

Virginia

Big Daddy Leather*1900 Princess Anne StreetFredericksburg, VA 22401

(540) 899-0048www.bigdaddyleather.com

Biker’s Depot*612 Nevan Rd Suite 108 Hilltop

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 962-0159

www.thebikersdepot.com

Cavelli’s Inc*3514 Oaklawn BlvdHopewell, VA 23860

(804) 458-2016

DIVA Customs*501 Virginia Beach Blvd

Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-DIVA (3482)www.divacustoms.com

Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories * 166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven*1920 Atlantic AveVirginia Beach, VA

(757) 425-2458www.hrhd.com

Tidewater Motorcycles, Inc.*4324 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 255-4200

www.tidewatermotorcycles.net

WTF Leather Crafter *Seats, Sewing, Patches, Leather work

1561 Bradford Rd. Suite 102 Virginia Beach, Va. 23455

(757) 439-2813 or (757) 582-4656

INSURANCE

GEICO Powersports*Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Watercraft

1-800-44-CYCLE (442-9253)www.geico.com

BARS & RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.walnutisland.comwww.outerbanksbikeshow.com

Thumpers Downtown Bar & Grille*200 North Poindexter St.Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 333-1243

Virginia

Alley Cafe and Sports Lounge*608 N. Main St.

Kilmarnock, Va. 22482(804) 436-1100


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MOTORCYCLE RACES & EVENTS

Virginia Motorsports Park8018 Boydton Plank Rd.

Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 862-3174

www.VirginiaMotorsports.com

Slades Park – Dirt Drag Racing1111 Mount Ray DriveSurry, Virginia 23883

Contact Joe Brookman(804) 221-3959 or fax (804) 737-0616

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson*213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA 24401(540) 213-8026

www.shenandoahhd.com

POWDER COATING

Iron Core Powdercoat*9802 Hosier St. Suite C

Newport News, VA 23601(1 mile north of the James River Bridge)

(757) [email protected]

J & J Powder Coating*2424 Castleton Commerce Way, Suite 1101

Virginia Beach, VA. 23456 (757) 406-2922

FUN PLACES TO STAY

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.walnutisland.com www.Barrysbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

Kampers Lodge Campground*3465 Highway 301 N

Wilson, NC 27893(252) 237-0905

www.kamperslodge.com

Virginia

Outlanders River Camp*4253 US Hwy 211 West

Luray, VA (540) 743-5540

www.outlandersrivercamp.net

TATTOO STUDIOS

Ace in the Hole Tattoo*237 Caratoke Hwy.

Moyock, N.C. 27958(252) 435-6200

[email protected]

Boneshakers Sports Bar and Grill*1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 502-4918www.boneshakersvb.com

Clutch Bar & Grill*1485 General Booth Blvd (Behind Hooters)

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 491-2229

www.clutchbarandgrill.comemail: [email protected]

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill *7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North

Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218 www.damonsbar.com

Grumpy’s Bar & Grill* 3541 South Plaza Trail

Virginia Beach, VA 757) 463-5033

HOOTERS Richmond – West Broad *

7912 West Broad Street(804) 270-WING

HOOTERS*2401 West Hundred Rd

Chester, VA (804) 425-WING

J.M. Randalls*4854-16 Longhill RoadWilliamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 259-0406www.jmrandalls.com

Knuckleheads Roadhouse *401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com

Quaker Steak and Lube*www.thelube.com

3 Locations

12832 Jefferson Ave.*Newport News, VA

(757) 874-LUBE (5823)&

8000 Broad St.*Richmond, VA

(804) 217-WING&

1300 Central Park Blvd*Fredericksburg, VA

(540) 786-4688

Sidelines Cafe*125 Lucy Lane

Waynesboro, Va 22980 ( across from Wal-Mart)(540) 941-0007 Fax (540) 941-0008

Facebook : [email protected] : [email protected]

Smackwater Jacks *

3333 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Tel # (757) 340-6638

Facebook: [email protected]: WWW.MYSPACE/SMACKGIRL333

Steel Horse Bar and Grill *1920 W. Hundred Rd.

(1/2 mile east of I-95 on Rt. 10)Chester, VA 23836

(804) 706-6600www.steelhorseva.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

Kuttin Station *For ALL your hair needs!

13509 Boydton Plank Road (Route 1)Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Biker Specials!(804) 469-9003

SHOE, BOOT & LEATHER REPAIR

Dakota Cobbler’s Shoppe*7068 Longview Drive

Hayes, VA 23072(804) 642-4138

TOWING

Peaco Towing Inc.* 6906 School Ave.

Richmond, Va 23228804-262-1001

BIKER CHURCHES

Liberty Biker Church* 17011 Courthouse Hwy

Isle of Wight County, VA Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian

rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Contact is

Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612. We hold services every Sunday & Blessing of the Bikes the 1st

Sunday of each month.

Rushing Wind Ministry29025 Three Notch Rd.

Mechanicsville, MD 20659Gordon Bacon, Preacher

(240) 577-0605 [email protected] service 10am-10:30am. Gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30 & Friday

night bike night 6:30pm-10pm

SIGNS * BANNERS * GRAPHICS

Wright Sign Service*8008 Hankins Industrial Park Rd

Toano, VA 23188phone (757) 566-8329 fax (757) 566-8636

[email protected]


BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY


Pictures Say It All70th Daytona Bike Week

For those of you that have never had the opportunity, this was the 70th year that Daytona, Florida has supported Bike Week. The Daytona 200 & Motorcycle Rally is one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world held in Daytona Beach Florida. There were well over 500,000 bikers that joined the event this year. Well known places to visit were Main Street’s Boothill Saloon, Iron Horse Saloon, Cabbage Patch, Gilly’s Pub 44, Broken Spoke Saloon, and Froggy’s. Terrific biker bars and a never-ending list of great seafood restaurants make Day-

tona Bike Week the largest and most popular motorcycle rally in the world. There were Plenty of free concerts, bands like Molly Hatchet and celebrities like Arlen Ness and the Teutul’s of Orange County Choppers. Let’s not forget the scenic beachfront rides. With all of the scenery, warm weather, beautiful people, and bikes galore, who could ask for more? It was one hell of a trip and we’re really looking forward to a longer stay next year. Check it out for next year’s trip, I promise you will want to come back.



News BytesMOTORCYCLISTS AWAIT ROADBLOCK RULINGMotorcycle riders across the country are anxiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York which they hope will declare New York’s “motorcycle only” roadblocks to be unconstitutional. The so-called “safety checkpoints”, which target well-known motorcycle events, force motorcyclists to leave the roadway, regardless of any wrongdoing, and have their persons and property inspected for equipment violations, proper paperwork, DUI and stolen VIN numbers. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now providing Federal funding for law enforcement to conduct such motorcycle-only checkpoints nationwide despite objections raised by members of Congress and legal challenges from the biker community. The New York lawsuit is the first to challenge the constitutionality of motorcycle checkpoints. The plaintiffs are being represented by Proner & Proner, led by N.Y. Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Mitch Proner, a motorcycle-riding lawyer who has a long his-tory of doing “pro bono” (free) legal work to protect the rights of motorcyclists. The Proner law firm commenced the lawsuit on behalf of four motorcyclists who were detained at two separate checkpoints, as well as representing the interests of ABATE of New York and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). The checkpoints in question are funded by a grant from the New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and the troopers who work them are paid overtime. Although the stated purpose of the checkpoints is to promote safety, the majority of the more than a thousand tickets which were issued during the first year of the checkpoints had nothing to do with safety and instead focused on non-safety violations such as loud pipes. The written guide-lines for the checkpoints specifically state that one of the pur-poses of the checkpoints is to look for stolen and forged VINs and the police readily admit that they often have undercover members of their gang and auto theft units working the check-points looking for signs of criminal activity. According to Proner, the Supreme Court of the United States has repeatedly made it clear that any roadway checkpoint whose primary purpose is general crime control constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment and is presumptively unconstitutional. Notwithstanding that fact, the progress reports which the police prepared on the checkpoints specifically state that the grant funds are used “for overtime for intelligence gath-ering and the subsequent criminal and traffic enforcement.” The police admit that the checkpoints, which focus only on equip-ment violations and forged and stolen VINs, do not address any of the major causes of motorcycle accidents such as reckless driving, driver inattentiveness and alcohol impairment. The case, Wagner et al. v. The County of Schenectady, et al. could wind up in the U.S. Supreme Court. The future of motorcyclists’ rights hangs in the balance.

BILLS INTRODUCED TO PROHIBIT MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS Even as Georgia police prepared to launch the nation’s first federally-funded motorcycle-only checkpoints during Daytona Bike Week, lawmakers in Washington were taking steps to cut federal funding for the controversial practice. Wisconsin Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner, Paul Ryan and Tom Petri introduced House Resolution 904 on March 3rd that would

prohibit the secretary of transportation from providing funds to state and local governments for the use of motorcycle-only traf-fic checkpoints. “The first step in motorcycle crash prevention should be rider education and increased awareness. Taxpayer money should not be spent on helmet checkpoints that do not prevent crashes,” Petri said in a news release. “Also, it’s outrageously intrusive. Nobody is suggesting pulling cars off the road for unscheduled inspections, so why are motorcycle riders being harassed?” “We stand in solidarity against the unconstitu-tional use of motorcycle-only checkpoints being implemented in Georgia, and may be coming to your state soon,” said Escon-dido Paul, National Lt. Commander of the US Defenders, in issuing a Call To Action (CTA) urging all motorcyclists to contact their federal officials to “solicit their support against grant money being used by the Federal Government to induce other States to participate in such discriminatory actions!” In related news, bills have been recently introduced in New Hampshire (HB 148) and California (AB 1047) to prohibit any state law enforcement agency from accepting federal funding to establish motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints.

SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF MILITARY FU-NERAL PROTESTORS Freedom of Speech was considered by our Founding Fathers to be our most important Constitu-tional right, which is why it is the First Amendment to the Bill of Rights, but the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling favoring the rights of hateful protestors over the dignity of a military funeral doesn’t sit well with some motorcyclists. In particular, the Patriot Guard Riders were formed in 2005 to protect the funerals of fallen warriors and shield mourners from the incendiary dem-onstrations waged by Westboro Baptist Church, which claims soldiers’ deaths are “divine retribution” for American tolerance of homosexuality. The High Court ruled 8-1 on Wednesday, March 9th with only Justice Sam Alito dissenting, that the First Amend-ment protects hateful protests at military funerals, despite the pain they cause grieving families. “Our soldiers fought to give Westboro the right to free speech,” said Mike Todd, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders from Reading, Michigan, noting the irony. Although describing the court’s holding as narrow, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority, saying of free speech; “It can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow, and -- as it did here -- inflict great pain … we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker.” He said the national commitment to free speech requires protection of “even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate.” The case arose from a protest at the funeral of a Marine who had died in Iraq, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder. As with hundreds of other funerals, members of the Westboro Bap-tist Church of Topeka, Kan., appeared with signs bearing such messages as “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” and “America Is Doomed”. Albert Snyder sued regarding the intentional infliction of emotional distress at the funeral of his son, and won an $11 million jury award that was later reduced by a judge to $5 mil-lion, but the verdict was overturned by a federal appeals court that ruled the Constitution shielded the church members from li-ability. The Supreme Court’s decision upholds the appeals court ruling that threw out a $5 million judgment to the dead Marine’s father. Dissenting Justice Alito strongly disagreed, likening the


News Bytesprotest to fighting words, not protected by the First Amendment. ”Our profound national commitment to free and open debate is not a license for the vicious verbal assault that occurred in this case,” he wrote. Westboro’s antagonistic tactics have resulted in a torrent of legislative activity rarely rivaled in the annals of First Amendment history, with 41 states and the U.S. Congress having passed laws limiting funeral protests, usually establish-ing minimum distances and time constraints, while numerous municipalities have also passed funeral-protest ordinances at the local level.

RIDING OUT THE RECESSIONWith gasoline prices approaching $4 a gallon, commuters are turning to more fuel efficient motorcycles to save money. Sales and interest are up across the country, and many motorcycle dealers anticipate the popularity of motorcycles to increase even more. Signs that the two-wheeled world is getting back on the road to recovery are coming from not only improving motorcycle sales, but also by the financial health of bikers themselves. Fewer bikers appear to be making late payments or defaulting on their motorcycle loans, according to a report issued by Fitch Ratings, a credit rating agency working with Harley-Davidson’s Financial Services (HDFS) division. In addition, the report also notes the improving market for previously owned motorcycles is again gaining strength, in part due to reduced inventory levels at dealers. This would allow for any repossessed motorcycles to be sold for a better price than they may have the year before.

NEW JERSEY LIFTS BAN ON SUNDAY MOTORCYCLE SALES New Jersey motorcycle dealers are rejoicing that they can now sell bikes on Sundays. Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law allowing the Sunday motorcycle sales on March 3; though the measure does not affect the state’s ban on Sunday automobile sales, nor does it apply in Bergen County where Blue Laws continue to prohibit the sale of most nonessential items on Sundays. State Senator Donald Norcross introduced the legislation after a Camden County dealership complained about losing customers to stores in nearby Pennsylvania and Delaware as a result of the Sunday ban, adding that most motorcycle buyers tend to make purchases on weekends. “With our dealerships closed for business on Sunday, consum-ers were heading across the river to make their purchases at bike shops in neighboring states,” said Norcross. “Especially in this economy, we need to give businesses the tools they need to remain competitive.” Motorcycle businesses in Indiana and Wisconsin have also been trying to overturn bans on Sunday bike sales.

CONGRESSIONAL MOTORCYCLE CAUCUS EXPANDSNewly-elected U.S. Rep. Allen West (R-FL), who was accused by his incumbent foe of belonging to a “biker gang” because he was supported by the South Florida Confederation of Clubs, has become one of the newest members of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus. The bi-partisan caucus is comprised of members of Congress who are passionate about motorcycling and who work to promote the interests of motorcyclists. The CMSC has actively highlighted the safety of motorcyclists by passing Congressional Resolutions supporting the goals of

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, drawing attention to Ride to Work Day and ensuring that motorcycle safety is remembered in the transportation reauthorization process. “I’m very pleased to be able to join the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus to work with my esteemed colleagues on issues related to motorcycling,” said West, who is indeed an active motorcy-clist who contributes political articles for a local South Florida biker magazine “Wheels on the Road”. West joins with fellow U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Tim Griffin (R-AR), Reid Ribble (R-WI) and Jeff Denham (R-CA) as the most recent motorcycle enthusiasts on the caucus. Other members include Reps. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Michael Conaway (R-TX), John Duncan (R-TN), Bob Filner (D-CA), Randy Forbes (R-VA), Walter Jones (R-NC), Doug Lamborn (R-CO) and Tim Walz (D-MN). Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) founded the Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus on June 26, 2009 and currently serve as co-chairs of the cau-cus, despite a gunman’s vicious attack on Giffords. Reps. West and Giffords were both recently selected by the NCOM Board of Directors to receive the coveted Silver Spoke Award - Leg-islative at the upcoming 26th Annual NCOM Convention over Mother’s Day weekend May 5-8, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For further information, or to register for the NCOM Convention, visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com or call (800) 525-5355.

AMERICA’S MOST DANGEROUS DRIVERS BY PROFESSIONChances are the car that cut you off in traffic was driven by an attorney, or a judge, or government worker or maybe even a dog groomer, according to a new study listing the most dan-gerous drivers by profession. A study conducted by an online insurance agency found that lawyers snared the No. 1 spot on a Top 10 list of “Most Dangerous Drivers By Profession,” with 44% claiming a prior accident when receiving a car insurance comparison quote from insurance.com. Findings were based on accident claims as a percentage of quotes, the agency said, and used its proprietary data. Here is the full list Insurance.com’s study of most dangerous driver’s by profession: 1-At-torney/Judge; 2-Financial professionals; 3-Government worker (GS6); 4-Bartender or Waiter; 5-Business Professionals; 6-Dog Groomer; 7-Marketing/Advertising professionals; 8-Barber/Stylist; 9-Coach; and 10-Nurse. So why did these folks rank so high? Distraction. That was apparently the opposite for those on the other end of the study, deemed the least dangerous drivers. To that end are athletes and homemakers, the agency said. “Professions that demand multi-tasking - being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule - are prone to more dis-tractions and, from there, more accidents,” said Sam Belden, vice president at Insurance.com. “On the other hand, though the job of a homemaker demands multi-tasking, young children are often along for any car ride. And when children are in-volved, people tend to take their time and use greater caution.”

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “In matters of conscience the law of majority has no place.” -Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi (1869-1948) Hindu Spiritual and Political leader


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Spring is here at last…

The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and the familiar sound of motorcycles can be heard roaring up and down the highways. As I look about, I see the renewal of life everywhere as the flowers and trees begin to bloom. Riding in this environment, particularly after the nasty winter that we had, makes me feel so alive.

Even the rain that comes at this time of year is beneficial for us bikers. As much of a nuisance as it may be, it helps to wash away the salt and grime that has covered the road during the winter months we just experienced, giving us clean roads to ride on.

It seems like everything is fresh and new at this time of year. Spring also brings with it the celebration of Easter. The time

that we celebrate the coming of Jesus, who willingly took upon himself our sins as he paid the price for us, so that we too can be made clean and new.

It doesn’t matter what we have done, or how dirty we have gotten our lives, God still loves us. Spring is a time of year that demonstrates that love, as the world brightens up to show us how life follows death as the cold, dreary winter months give way to the warmth and greenery of God’s creation.

When Jesus walked out of that tomb on what we now call Easter morning, He brought a new life into this world that had never existed before, a new life that has been provided for each of us.

Last year I had the privilege of walking in the footsteps of Jesus as I toured the Holy Land. I visited the traditional burial place of Jesus and imagined what it must have been like that Sunday morning. As I walked the streets of Jerusalem I came across several motorcyclists. Indeed, I found fellow bikers in both the Jewish and Arab areas of Israel, and the shared love of riding made it easier to interact with these middle-eastern bikers. When it came down to it, we were all the same. We enjoyed the same things about riding. We had the same pitfalls and similar stories to tell. Other than the brand of bikes, we were all pretty much the same.

And just like the people who lived when Jesus walked out of that tomb, we are still pretty much the same. We have the same needs, the same basic desires. We have the same sin in our lives that separates us from God. And we too have the same forgiveness provided by that same Jesus to wash away those sins, just like the rain washes away the gunk from the roadways we travel on.

That is what Easter should mean to us. Jesus rose from the dead so that our sins will be forgiven and we can be inwardly clean. When we come to the Risen Lord, he cleanses us and makes us new.

So the next time you’re out riding and enjoying the beautiful spring weather, let it be a reminder of what God has provided for you through His Son; Jesus Christ.

Here’s wishing you all a Happy Easter and a joyous and safe riding season.

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

PREACHER RICKPreacher Rick is an ordained minister serving as Pastoral Coun-selor and staff member at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, VA. He is a past president and current chaplain of the Northern VA Christian Riders, chapter 348 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and has served as a chaplain for Truckers Christian Chapel Ministries. He is a graduate of Andersonville Theological Seminary and the Institute of Theology and Christian Therapy, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Coun-selors and American Association of Christian Therapists. He lives in Dale City, VA with his wife Teresa and they ride a 1998 95th Anniversary Road King Classic. He works full-time as a Com-puter Operations Supervisor for Inova Health System.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY WRAP UP

I wanted to wait until our legislation was signed by the Gov-ernor before I gave a wrap up of this year’s general assembly. Well both pieces of legislation that we supported have now been signed by the governor and will go into effect as of July 1, 2011. First HB 1981, which is our red light bill which will allow mo-torcyclists to treat a red light as a stop sign when the motor-cycle is not picked up by the sensor. It passed both the House and the Senate and has now been signed by the Governor. As of July 1, if a motorcyclist is at a red light and the red light does not recognize the motorcycle after two minutes or two cycles of the light, which is ever shorter, the motorcyclist may treat the red light as a stop sign and proceed when the way is safe, yielding the right of way to any other traffic. You may see the full bill at the link below: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604. exe?111+ful+CHAP0471 HB 2374 has also been signed by the governor. HB 2374 clarifies the definition of a moped so as to make clear to the reader that if you are operating a moped in excess of 35 MPH you are on a motorcycle. That is currently the law but it is not in the definition of a moped. Now it will be. We as motorcyclists do not need someone who thinks they are on a moped getting a ticket for not having an M endorsement. It artificially inflates the numbers of people who are riding motorcycles unlicensed. You may see the full bill at the link below: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?111+ful+CHAP0128 As for legislation that we opposed, the centerpiece was HB 1850. This is the bill that would have prohibited children under eight from riding on a motorcycle. Despite the fact that the sta-tistics did not support such a law (no fatalities involving children under eight on a motorcycle in the past ten years), support-ers of this bill pressed forward with this intrusion into parental choice. We were up against the Virginia Beach Police depart-ment, Triple A (I was confused as to how they had a dog in that fight) and state prosecutors. Still, thanks to the help of motor-cyclists across Virginia (and my eight year old daughter who testified in subcommittee) we defeated the bill by a unanimous vote in sub-committee. All in all we had a very good year in the General Assembly. That would not have happened without the help and support of the many motorcyclists who answered the call to the many emails that went out and contacted their legislators and the members of the various committees in which the bills were be-ing heard. A heart felt thanks goes out to each and every one of you. Come late summer VCOM will host another legislative round-table in Richmond in order to determine which issues we wish to tackle next year. I will send out notice when we have picked a date. I would encourage you to come out and take part in this roundtable. By doing so we ensure that as many motor-cyclists as possible, regardless of what they ride or how they ride, take part in deciding what is important to the motorcycling community.

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CHILI RUBBED, MAPLE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS 4 tsp. Ancho Chili Powder (in any Spice aisle1 tsp. Sea Salt or Kosher Salt (any coarse salt)1/2 tsp. Ginger1/2 tsp. Nutmeg1/2 tsp. Cinnamon4 X-Large, Center Cut, Bone-In Pork Chops; Thick6 Tbls. Balsamic Vinegar1 Cup Maple Syrup1 Cup Chicken Stock1/2 Stick ButterCombine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. This will be your “Rub”. Rub mixture into meat generously. Get it in there deep and well-coated; both sides. Let rest at room temp. for about 15 mins. while you get a cast iron skillet really hot over medium-high heat. Drizzle in some olive oil, along with a couple pats of butter. Make sure chops cook golden brown on both sides. You can reduce heat to medium-low and let go to make sure of donenes. Reduce down your Balsamic vinegar in a small pot over medium-high heat. Just keep it cooking till it thickens up. Add maple syrup abd chicken stock and 1/2 stick of butter. Bring down to medium heat and just let go about 7 minutes until thick. Turn heat to pork chops off. Pour glaze generously all over chops, but save enough as a dipping sauce. Cover chops and let saturate glaze for about 5 minutes. This recipe will become one of your favorite go-to’s when fixing chops. Simply delicious!

SUPER RICH & CREAMY, PEARL ONIONS1 Bag of Pre-Skinned, Frozen Pearl Onions (make iteasy on yourself. Skinning pearl onions is tedious! trust me.....I did it when testing this recipe) Ugh! 1 Cup of Heavy Cream1 Cup of Chicken Stock1 Tbl. of Parsley1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder1/2 tsp. NutmegSalt & Pepper to tasteJust pour 1-1/2 to 2 cups of frozen pearl onions into a medium pot. Add all the rest of your ingredients and then get it hot & bubbly, then turn down to low and let it thicken up. This makes the most fantastic, thick, creamy sauce for pearl onions. The sauce is so fantastic you’ll be thinking up other uses for it! If you make this dish in advance and let it sit overnight the flavors intensify greatly. Gets better.

Just that quick - CINNAMON FRIED APPLES 1 Can of Apple Pie Filling (in any Baking aisle) 3 Tbls. of Butter or quality Margarine1 Tbl. Cinnamon2 Tbls. Honey or Maple SyrupIn small skillet, mix all and then just let simmer on med-low until thick and heated throughout. Ezy Pzy!

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME” PINK LEMONADE CUPCAKESinspired by segment; Paula Deen’s Best Dishes. She and son Jamie made a layer cake. 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter; softened1 White Cake Box Mix1 tsp. Finely Grated Lemon Zest2 tsps. Vanilla Extract 3 Tbls. Pink Lemonade Drink Powder; your choicePrepare mix as per box directions. Add above ingredients. Use cupcake pan liners. Makes clean-up easy.Pour each cupcake liner 3/4 full so you’ll get big, round-top cupcakes. If you have 2 cupcake tins, use both tins and put on separate oven racks. PINK LEMONDADE FROSTING1 Pound; (16 ozs.) Confectioner’s Sugar6 Tbls. Frozen Pink Lemonade Concentrate1 tsp. Vanilla1 tsp. Finely Grated Lemon Zest While cupcakes are cooking, with a hand-mixer, blend the butter and sugar first, then add the rest of ingredients and beat until smooth & fluffy. Let cupcakes cool out of tins and on a rack until completely cooled. Frost generously and enoy with a big glass of ice-cold milk. Don’t forget to make wish! Wish for more.

SUPER SIMPLE TARTS; ANY FLAVOR 1 Box of Frozen Puff Pastry; thawedEach box contains 2 sheets. Lay both sheets out on counter; side by side. Brush w/ melted butter and cut each sheet into 6 squares. Fill with any filling you want; pears, peaches, blueberries, apples, blackberries....add a dollop of cream cheese; anything you want. Take one square and place on top of square w/ filling. Take a fork and tine the edges, poke holes in the top of each one to vent, sprinkle tops with raw, sugar and bake at 350 degrees for 25 mins. or until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot w/ ice-cream. Yum!


Timonium Bike Show Breaks Attendance Record!!

TIMONIUM, MD. – The Timonium Motorcycle Show proved once again why it’s considered, by most true motorcycle enthusiasts, to be the number one bike show on the east coast. The record 46,386 attendees that passed through the turnstiles, during the three day event, were treated to celebrity builders, TV and film stars, Playboy Cover models, a stage packed with hourly, high energy entertainment and the largest sea of paint, chrome, steel and leather ever assembled in the Baltimore area.

Two of California’s top custom bike builders, Arlen Ness and Chica, headlined Builder’s Row, a feature area, surrounded by over 30 incred-ible builders and their hottest new creations: Justin from Justin Alt Custom Designs, Mark Brown Studios, Dave from Brunson’s Custom De-signs, Brian & Paul from Charm City Choppers, Roy from C & C Cycle, Ron from Cycle Finish, Frank from Death Row Motorcycles, Lee from Departure Bike Works, Doug from Doug Keim Creative Cycles, Bobby from East Side Chop Shop, Tim from Eastern Performance Cycles, Matt from Draft Cycle Works, Copper Mike from Gravesend Cycles, Jeff from I.C.E. (Independent Cycle East), Jeff & Wayne from In The Weeds Customs, Chris from Iron Works Cycles, Brian from Kundratic Kustom Motorcycles, Kevin from Loaded Gun Customs, Rich from Lowside, Larry from McCullough Custom Cycles, Cale from MCS Customs (Mutters), Randy from Milwaukee Iron, Krys from MSP (Motorsports Performance), Barry from Pro Art, Alex from RAM Cycles, Mike from Severe Cycles, Angel from Sparkling Image Custom Cycles, Jeff from The Speed Shop, Oliver from Shop Gentei, Chad from Stella Kustoms, Steve & Dennis from T.T. Cycles, Diego from Triple Plate Customs and Greg from Vicious Cycles.

If all those top builders weren’t enough, two wheel enthusiasts could meet and greet with (6) six of their favorite stars from the Golden Globe Award winning FX TV Series ‘Sons of Anarchy’. “The S.O.A. crew that flew 3,000 miles from southern California to be with their east coast fans included: ‘Tig’ Kim Coates, ‘Juice’ Theo Rossi, ‘Bobby’ Mark Boone Ju-nior, ‘Ima’ Kristen Renton, ‘Marcus’ Emilio Rivera and ‘Hector’ Jose Pablo Cantillo,” said Rich Kohles, Show Coordinator. Rich also related that the S.O.A. gang mixed well with Arlen, Chica and the other top builders at

the after-party.Attendees interested in the top female talent in the bike world were not

disappointed. The show provided an opportunity for fans to meet with Michele Smith from Discovery Channel’s HDT motorcycle TV series ‘Two Wheel Thunder’ and the sexist bike builder on any coast, Dana D’Oench. Guests were also treated to appearances by Playboy Cover Model Jes-sica Robinson and make-up and tattoo artist to the stars, Coley Dawn at this year’s show.

This year’s show expanded into a separate 35,000 sq.ft. building, next to the main show facility. The expansion took the form of a high quality, used bike and parts ‘Super Sale’. Every vendor that we spoke to said their sales were great and customers were appreciative of the new show addition.

Over 275 motorcycles entered the 2011 Custom and Antique Bike Competition from all over the eastern United States. “The reason we continue to attract so many awesome bike entries is the quality and experience of our judges, the amount of time we take to inspect each bike and the fairness and honesty during the entire 26 hour judging pro-cedure,” said Show Competition Coordinator, Lisa Shackelford. The top winners of this year’s Custom and Antique Bike Competition were: • Judge’s Choice Best of Show - Justin Alt, 1946 HD Nostalgic Bobber• People’s Choice Best of Show - Jannette Coles, 2009 Suzuki GSXR

750 Michael Jackson Theme Bike• Best Display of Show - Bob Mulfinger, 2005 HD Softail – Pirate

Theme• Best Handcrafted Parts - Brian Kundratic, 2005 Special Construction• Best Paint of Show - John Talmo, 2007 Special Construction Chop-

per• Best Antique of Show – 2nd Annual Beatris Landis Memorial Award -

Bob Almon 1942 HD WL-Flathead The record crowd could also check out everything new the 2011

motorcycle manufacturing industry had to offer from the United States, Europe and Asia. The newest models from the following top bike manufacturers were on display: Harley Davidson, Indian, Victory, Honda,


Boss Hoss, Suzuki, BMW, Yamaha, Can-Am, Kawasaki, Polaris, Hyosung, Johnny Pag, Gas Gas, Lehman, Triumph, Leola Motor Trike, Titan, Royal Enfield, Ridley, California Sidecar, Ural, American Iron Horse, Bajaj, Spider and more.

Last but not least there were hundreds of vendors selling every possible motorcycle accessory and riding gear for on and off road racing, cruising, touring, and extreme rider. Next year’s show is set for February 10, 11 and 12, 2012. For more information, show photos, video and a list of the over 50 first place class winners, check out cycleshow.net.

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Motorcycle Only Check-points and the Fourth Amendment

For the past several years, motorcyclists across the country have been hearing about motorcycle only checkpoints. Let me now go on record as being vehemently opposed to such checkpoints as I believe that they serve no pur-pose. Motorcycle only checkpoints are check-points where only motorcycles are stopped in order to check for operating licenses, safety equipment, etc. In New York, motorcyclists have challenged the legality of such checkpoints due to the method in which they are being conducted (we will come back to New York later in this article). Georgia has announced that they will begin conducting motorcycle only checkpoints in March to coincide with Daytona Bike week.

For the past year and a half I have been trav-eling throughout various states speaking about “Your Rights During a Traffic Stop.” The issue of motorcycle only checkpoints always comes up. Are these legal? Isn’t it discrimination? How can we fight these? The answer to those ques-tions in order is probably but it depends, yes but discrimination is not illegal, and vigilance. Now that I have given you the short answers let’s dig a little deeper into the Fourth Amendment and discuss how the United States Constitution addresses traffic stops and more specifically

checkpoints. That will give us a better under-standing of these motorcycle only checkpoints.

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, among other things, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. When you are riding down the road and all of the sud-den those blue lights come on behind you, you are being seized. The officer behind you is not extending to you an invitation to stop and chat. He is commanding you to cease your movement and submit to his authority under penalty of law. That is a seizure. As such, the officer must have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity before he can stop a person in that manner. In the 1979 U.S. Supreme Court Case of Delaware v. Prouse, the Supreme Court held that a random stop of a motorist in order to verify that the motorist was licensed was unconstitutional. The court concluded that “except in those situations in which there is at least articulable and reason-able suspicion that a motorist is unlicensed or that an automobile is not registered, or that either the vehicle or an occupant is otherwise subject to seizure for violation of law, stopping an automobile and detaining the driver in order to check his driver’s license and the registration of the automobile are unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment.” However, interestingly the court went on as follows:

This holding does not preclude the State of Delaware or other States from developing meth-ods for spot checks that involve less intrusion or that do not involve the unconstrained exercise of discretion. Questioning of all oncoming traffic at roadblock-type stops is one possible alternative.

These roadblock-type stops (checkpoints) are an exception to the reasonable suspicion requirement of the Fourth Amendment. At a checkpoint, the officers stop everyone who comes through. Each stop lacks any suspicion of criminal activity, yet under certain circum-stances the United States Supreme Court has said that the lack of reasonable suspicion does not violate the Fourth Amendment because the stop is still reasonable. When the program is designed to serve special needs, beyond the normal need for law enforcement, checkpoints have been held to be valid provided that the detention is brief and the officers conducting the checkpoint do not have discretion over whom they stop. For instance, the checkpoint plan may call for stopping every vehicle or every third vehicle but it may not allow the officers to stop only those motorists that are deemed

suspicious. Checkpoints which comply with these standards have been upheld when the purpose was to intercept illegal aliens near the border due to the unique problem and inter-est in securing our borders. Unites States v. Martinez-Fuerte, 428 U.S. 543 (1976). Sobriety checkpoints have been allowed due to the im-mediate hazard posed by drunk drivers and the State’s interest in getting drunk drivers off of the roads. Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444 (1990). In Delaware v. Prouse The U.S. Supreme Court suggested that such checkpoints would be appropriate to spot check for motorist’s drivers license and vehicle reg-istration due to the State’s interest in ensuring that only those qualified to do so are permitted to operate motor vehicles and that such motor vehicles are fit for safe operation. 440 U.S. 648 (1979). However, checkpoints have never been allowed in order to detect evidence of general criminal wrongdoing. In 2000 the United States Supreme Court struck down an Indianapolis Indiana program which used checkpoints to detect narcotics violations. City of Indianapolis v. Edmond, 531 U.S. 32 (2000). In that case the court pointed out that in most of the cases which allowed checkpoints, the thread of highway safety was present. They stated that there was a difference in the significance of highway safety interests and the general interest in crime control.

This brings us to the motorcycle only checkpoints. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has offered law enforcement agencies grant money in order to set up checkpoints aimed solely at motorcy-clists. NHTSA argues that such checkpoints are needed due to the problem of motorcycle fatali-ties and injuries. When I first started receiving calls about these checkpoints the argument I heard most often was that the checkpoints were a form of discrimination. They unfairly discrimi-nated against motorcyclists. That may be true but discrimination is not illegal. WHAT?!? Dan-ielson has lost his mind you say. No I have not. Discrimination is generally not illegal unless it is aimed at certain protected classes. The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment has never meant that all people must be treated the same. That is a myth that we as a society have come to believe. Justice Kennedy pointed this out in the 1996 case of Romer v. Evans. He stated as follows:

Yet, from the very beginning the meaning of


“equal protection” has at times been confusing, perhaps because the framers of the Fourteenth Amendment left us no explanation of exactly what they meant. On the other hand, the phrase could be read to mean that any law, no matter what common sense suggests, will be applied rigidly to all people. Such an extreme notion that laws cannot in any way, shape or manner discriminate among individuals or groups, can become silly. Passing a vision test as a require-ment for securing a driver’s license clearly discriminates against people who are blind or have sight impediments, yet this is an appropri-ate form of distinction.

The bottom line is that when it comes to discrimination, it is illegal to discriminate against a protected class. The government cannot discriminate based upon race, religion, etc. It is not illegal to discriminate due to the clothes a person is wearing or the vehicle that he or she operates. In short, motorcyclists are not a protected class for the purposes of the Equal Protection Clause. (This is where I stress that you can hate the message but don’t hate the messenger).

So then how do we fight these checkpoints? I think we look to what New York has done. The New York State Police instituted a checkpoint system. It was done in the name of highway safety. However when the motorcycles were pulled over they were checked for more than licenses. They had anti-gang taskforce mem-bers searching VIN numbers in order to detect stolen motorcycles. Some motorcyclists were detained for up to 45 minutes. In the end, the majority of tickets written were for equipment violations such as illegal exhausts and the so called non-approved helmet. A law suit has been filed challenging these stops and I believe that it will be successful. Not because the checkpoints are discriminatory but because they do not confirm to the ridged guidelines set out by the United States Supreme Court.

First and foremost, looking for stolen motor-cycles is clearly not related to highway safety. That falls under the general interest in crime control. The same can be said for exhaust tick-ets. I am unaware of any exhaust system that caused an accident or injury. You cannot claim that checking motorcycle exhausts is a matter of highway safety. I would make the same argu-ment for the helmet citations. No helmet has ever caused an accident. Additionally, for many reasons it is impossible to determine the safety of a helmet by merely visually inspecting it. One would have to conduct a test to determine how the helmet dissipates energy in a crash. Even if one could do that I would find it hard to believe that the statistics concerning people injured in crashes while wearing a so called non-approved helmet would justify this assault on the motor-cyclists right to travel free of arbitrary govern-mental intrusion. For these reasons I believe

that motorcyclists in New York will prevail. I further believe that all motorcyclists owe them a debt of gratitude for standing up for the rights of motorcyclists everywhere. We will all continue to monitor this law suit.

This brings us to Georgia and the other states who want to attempt to utilize motorcycle only checkpoints. Under past U.S. Supreme Court decisions, I do not believe that all motorcycle only checkpoints would be automatically illegal. If the detention were brief and the officers con-ducting the checkpoints were afforded no discre-tion in who they stopped then such checkpoints would be, in my opinion, legal so long as they were aimed solely at highway safety.

That last part is the Achilles heel of these programs. They are not aimed at highway safety. They are aimed at general crime control. They are aimed at equipment violations that have nothing to do with highway safety. They are aimed at curbing the problem associated with stolen motorcycles. This too has nothing to do with highway safety.

I believe that these programs are highly vul-nerable to attack. If you or someone you know are involved in one of these checkpoints please contact my firm. We want to keep track of these checkpoints and challenge them whenever pos-sible. This is not an advertisement for business as we do not charge a fee for this service. We as motorcyclists need to keep a close eye on these programs that threaten our right to travel the roads free from unwarranted governmental intrusion.

As always if you have any questions or comments concerning this article or any other matters of interest to motorcyclists, please feel free to contact me.

Matt Danielson McGrath & Danielson Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group 1-800-321-8968 www.motorcyclelawgroup.com


GET YOUR JAVA ON!It’s surprising when something that was once considered questionable or bad for your health turns out to have health benefits. That’s what happened with chocolate and alcohol. Now it’s coffee’s turn. If you didn’t already know…here’s some good news for you coffee drinkers:

Blood pressure. Results from long-term studies are showing that coffee may not increase the risk for high blood pressure over time, as previously thought.

Cancer. Coffee might have anti-cancer properties. Last year, researchers found that coffee drinkers were 50% less likely to get liver cancer than non-drinkers. A few studies have found ties to lower rates of colon, breast, and rectal cancers.

Cholesterol. Two substances in coffee — kahweol and cafestol — raise cholesterol levels. Paper filters capture these substances, but that doesn’t help the many people who now drink non-filtered coffee drinks, such as lattes. Researchers have also found a link between cholesterol increases and decaffeinated coffee, possibly because of the type of bean used to make certain decaffeinated coffees.

Diabetes. Heavy coffee drinkers may be half as likely to get diabetes as light drinkers or non-drinkers. Coffee may contain chemicals that low-er blood sugar. A coffee habit may also increase your resting metabolism rate, which could help keep diabetes at bay.

Parkinson’s disease. Coffee seems to protect men, but not women, against Parkinson’s dis-ease. One possible explanation for the sex differ-ence may be that estrogen and caffeine need the same enzymes to be metabolized, and estrogen captures those enzymes.

Cream & sugar anyone???

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I recently took a class at a conference on the parking of vehicles on highways and roadways during an emer-gency situation. It was extremely informative, these types of classes usually are. During one of the many videos that we viewed during the class, I noticed that there was a motorcycle police officer that was working an accident on a busy suburban boulevard, along with other emergency vehicles on the scene. Many emergency vehicles are the target of secondary collisions at the original accident

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