Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - August '07

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 2

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORThe heat is really on now folks…August is defi nitely the hottest month

for us here in the Mid-Atlantic & we’re all doing our best to stay cool in one form or another. We’re also getting into the heart of the hurricane season too & this is when the waters off our Atlantic coastline make a perfect breeding ground for those destructive storms. I know we’re all out enjoying the warm summer’s sun & having a great time on our bikes but sometimes forget about those forces of nature that develop so quickly this time of year & within days can barrel into our shores. Keep a check on the weather & be sure to have your plans all set just in case. We want to see you roll safely back out on the roads when the skies clear.

Many of you will be hittin the road during the 1st part of the month to head out to Sturgis (Aug. 6th - 12th) for the most anticipated, biggest, wildest biker bash of the year within the U.S.. People from all walks of life, from all across the country roll in to congregate with fellow bikers for the annual weeklong party. Many go just one time just so they could say they’ve been there & then they spend the next 10 years talking about their trip. There are those die hards that make it every year & practically put their lives on hold just to go – come hell or high water. It is a very long but “well worth it” trip & for those that are going, have a blast & please be safe to & from. We’d love it if you’d drop us a line when you get back & send some pics to share with everyone. Our Mid-Atlantic crew won’t be able to make it this year but most of our Thunder Roads network (we’ve got 20 states in all) including our corporate founders Toni & Brian, will be set up at Thunder Road there in Sturgis – this is our family so be sure to stop by & tell them “HEY” …they’d love to see you!

It’s so sad to report about all of the motorcycle accidents that’s happened so far this summer – the numbers are staggering. Every week we get calls or emails about another fallen brother or sister and most of them are alcohol related. On our bikes, it’s hard enough on the road to watch out for the crazy drivers in cages that don’t pay us any mind, but when we choose to fi re up & hit the road in ½ the mind (after having quite a few drinks) that we really need to be aware of these obstacles & careless actions of others, we’re putting ourselves out there as “accidents just waiting to happen”. We hope you all take care of each other when you head out to the rallies, concerts or your local watering holes. There will always be those “hot shots” that think it’s cool to get on a bike & tear out of the parking lot after you’ve just sucked down 10 beers, but you don’t look so cool laid up in the hospital on life support - so think twice or have someone think for you if you get that ripped.

*** Hey on a fi nal note – we’d like to announce that the month of October will be honored by Thunder Roads as BIKER APPRECIATION MONTH. We’re encouraging all “Biker-Friendly” shops, bars restaurants & businesses to show the bikers some appreciation for all they do throughout the year for the charities & fundraisers. Maybe hold a special bike night, discounts in their stores, dinner specials or just anything that you can come up with to show a little love & say thanks. Millions of dollars are raised each year by bikers who donate their hard earned money to register for runs, buy goods at the auctions, shine up their bikes to enter a bike show & overall participate in events all year round to help those in need. So, we thought it would be really nice if people started gave a “Thanks For All You Do” & dub October as the offi cial month to do it in. We love you all & want you to enjoy your travels on the road whether they are near or far. Be good to each other, please be safe & most of all….get out & RIDE!!!

PS – Hope to see you all out on the THUNDER ROADS CRUISE LANE at the Virginia Bike Fest at the Va Motorsports Park in Petersburg on Aug 19th!!!

Kelly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AUGUST 2007

Aug 1st

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

Aug 3rdThunder Road Harley-Davidson Bike night at The Crossing @ The Carrington Pavilion – Danville, VAParadox will be performing in concert. Come and ride with us or meet us there. Concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Ride leaves Thunder Road HD at 6:00 p.m. Info. or tickets call 434-822-2453

Aug 4th4th Annual “Ride To Remember”, Alzheimer’s Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VA This event benefi ts the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Registration is at Cycle World, located at 4972 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach,VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $10 per bike and $5 additional passenger. Ride pins to First 150 riders and FREE picnic lunch to all participants. Open to all motorcycle riders, clubs, and chapters. Trophy for largest club/chapter and prizes for best hand, oldest/youngest rider, and farthest traveled. 50/50 raffl e. Visit www.ridetoremember.info for more details.

Aug 4thBike Night and Collectibles Jersey Benefi t Auction, Delmarva Shorebirds Special rates, seats and parking for motorcyclists at game with bike show and bike parade around the fi eld before the game. Players will wear special limited edition Harley- David son jersey’s that will be auctioned following the game for the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund. Special tickets sold in advance, auction open to everyone. For more information visit www.hdoceancity.com

Aug 5th2nd Annual “TNT” Thunder Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VA Start & Finish at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 400 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA Registration Start Time: 0800. Registration Fee: $10.00. Event Start Time: 8 a.m. For more info contact: [email protected] Join Knuckleheads Roadhouse on August 5th for the 2nd Annual “TNT Thunder” Poker Run, post Ride Party & Fundraiser from 8:00am till 7:00 pm featuring: Bike Show with Trophies for top two placers in each category, 50/50 drawing, live auction, Poker Run prizes for the best and worst hands, Giveaways at each stop and Music! Hosted by Knuckleheads Roadhouse, Hooters, and Fastlane Biker Gear. All Proceeds to Benefi t the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Aug 5thRolling With The Holy Spirit Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt – Virginia Beach, VA Registration at 9:30. $5 per rider. Item lists provided at 11am. Starting & ending at Bubba’s beside the Farmer’s Market at Dam Neck & Princess Anne Rd. All scavengers return by 1pm. Family picnic to follow. $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 10 & folks with disabilities. Proceeds to benefi t Capernum/ a YoungLife Christian organization for youth with disabilities. This is a TAMA approved event.

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

Aug 10thFriday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Aug 11thHarley-Davidson of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features Lower Case Blues from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

Aug 11thVintage Motorcycle Day-Worcester County Fair – Snow Hill. MD Byrd Park 11am – 5pm. Sponsored by the MD Chapter 3 Red Knights. ALL Bikes entered in the show must be of VINTAGE age (20 or more years). Over a dozen trophies will be awarded in several different categories! Whether you’re a competitor or just a spectator, it’s all FREE! Trophies will be supplied by Endless Summer Surf Shop and “Salty” Host of the “On The Road With Harley-Davidson” TV Show. Judging will take place from 1pm until 4pm with awards presented at 4:30pm. After the show at 5pm, The Maryland Chapter 3 Red Knights will lead an escorted ride to the Harley-Davidson Shop of Ocean City where you can enjoy live music as they continue their summer long free Concert Series. Food, Arts & Crafts, Games & Lots of fun for the whole family. If you or someone you know has a Vintage Bike….Bring it & we will show it off! For more details & mail-in registration form, please visit www.redknightsmd3.org or call us at (443) 783-3289.

Aug 12thRenegade Classics Bike Night at the Ball Field – Woodbridge, VA Renegade Classics, in conjunction with Potomac Nationals, presents Bike Night at the Ball Field. Ride in Bike Show {Cruiser, Sport, Custom} (registration 3:30 – 4:15), Bike Parade around the fi eld @ 5:30. Exclusive parking, group rate tickets on 1st baseline, fi reworks following the 6:05 game. For more info call (703) 499-9533 or www.nova.RCOSva.com

Aug 12thBOYCE PERFORMANCE CYCLES 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN IN MEMORY OF SHERRI PARKER – Suffolk, VA Registration 9:30 AM-11:00 AM at Boyce Performance Cycles 3057 Kings Highway Suffolk, VA 23435. Registration fee $15.00 Rider $10.00 Passenger. Free Pig Pickin’ for Registered Participants All others $5.00 per plate. Bike Blessing & Presentation by CMA. Vendors & 50/50 Music by Honky Tonk Highway. Open to all motorcycle riders, clubs and cars welcome. Sponsored by Boyce Performance Cycles, Hollydays! Inc., Precision Powder Coating, Arthur’s General Store and Suffolk Division of Tourism. Rain date August 19th,2007 Same Time Same Places. For More info contact Eddie or Jason Boyce (757) 538-2848 or Holly Hoffl er (757) 538-3944

Aug 12thFreedom Ride – Portsmouth/Virginia Beach, VA MAX FM and The USO of Hampton Roads present the Freedom Ride, Sunday August 12, 2007 10:00 – 11:45 – Registration at Bayside Harley Davidson. Ride begins – 12:00 p.m. Ride to Knucklehead’s in Virginia Beach. $10.00 entrance fee + $5.00 per passenger. All registrants will be eligible to win the custom built Freedom Chopper by Iron Core. Drawing will be at Knucklehead’s at 4:00 Winner must be present. All proceeds benefi t the USO of Hampton Roads. Visit www.maxfm.fm for more info

Aug 12thCarl Daugherty’s Benefi t & Party – Chesapeake, VABENEFIT @ 12:00 noon. $10.00 Donation includes All you can eat Pig & Chesapeake cuisine By Chef “Big Daddy”. Door Prizes, Raffl es & 50/50 Featuring the “Virginia Fire Band”, with Original Members Tony Bullard, Roger Adams, Charlie Aycock, Bryan Proctor & Tommy Wittman. Carl (“Dirt”) sustained serious injuries from a motorcycle accident on June 23rd & requires extensive hospital & physical rehab. Proceeds go to Carl & Debbie.

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

Aug 17th - 19th3rd Annual “Hawgs, Hosses & Hinnies Festival - Rockahock Campgrounds, VA Great Fun & Entertainment


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all Weekend. Featuring, Molly Hatchett, Blackfoot, The Kentucky Headhunters & Much, Much More !!! Visit www.Rockahock.com for more info or call (804) 966-8362.

Aug 18th1st Annual Benefi t Run for the Genieve Shelter (Housing for Battered Women) - Suffolk, VA.Sponsored by the Suffolk Chapter Prospect Booze Fighters M/C. Starts at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 400 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Registration from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Breakfast available. $10.00 Registration Fee/$5.00 Rider. 50/50, $1.00 Raffl e Tickets, some prizes include Busch Garden Tickets, Leonard Skynard Concert Tickets, Leather Goods, $25-$50 Gift Cards and much, much more. Open to all motorcycle riders, clubs and cars welcomed. Ends at Randzz Pub, Highway 58, Suffolk, VA. Bike Show, Bike Rodeo, Tattoo Contest (all with Trophies), Vendors, 2 Live Bands, On-Site Piercing and Drink Special. For more information call 757-773-1829 or email [email protected]

August 19thVIRGINIA BIKE FEST - Petersburg, VAThunder in Virginia at the Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA.Meet Bike Builder Kendall Johnson. Don’t miss the Samson/Ray Price Team vs. Bill Furr in the Nitro Harley Match Race of the Year! Nitro Harleys, All Harley Shoot-Out, Street Bike Shoot-Out, Test-n-Tune, Gigantic Bike Show, Big Dog Bike Rodeo, Burnout Drags, Swap Meet, Vendor Midway, Live Music, Stage Events, Blessing of the Bikes/Thunder Roads Cruise Lane w/Suck Bang Blow Nitro Saloon. Gates open 9 a.m.. Adult Admission $20. Details for Registration Times & Entry fees for Bike Show & Events are listed on our ad in this issue or visit www.vmpdrag.com. Vendor Spaces & Sponsorships are still available - call Bryan or Ron at (804) 862-3174.

Aug 20thHarley-Davidson of Ocean City ’s Fairweather Ride 10 a.m. If the weather is nice, blow off a Monday at work and go for our 4 to 5 hour ride. It’s the third Monday of the month April through Oct. All bikes are welcome. Visit www.hdoceancity.com.

Aug 25thWidows Sons Virginia Grand Chapter 2nd Annual Charity Run - Yorktown, VA Start & End @ Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in Yorktown, VA. Rain or shone. Registration 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon (1st bike out 9 a.m. Last bike out at noon) Pre-Register by Aug 12th & the fi rst 200 receive a free t-shirt. Send to: Widows Sons, P.O. Box 1036, Yorktown, VA 23692 (Make checks payable to Widows Sons). Cost $15 includes meal & hand, $10 passenger (includes meal). Extra hands $5 each. Extra meals $10 each. Continental breakfast. Vendors, Raffl es, 50/50, Food, Music (TBA). Auction to be held at the end of the day with special guest Auctioneer. For more info contact LilMark @ (757) 812-5549. Email [email protected] . This is to benefi t the Boys & Girls Club, a portion of the proceeds to benefi t WSVA Widows and Orphans Fund.

Aug 25thValley Toy Rally - Mt. Crawford, VA Ride to benefi t UVA

Children’s Hospital sponsored by Wal-Mart Distribution Center 7045 in Mt. Crawford VA. Starts at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Mt. Crawford VA. Ends Kluge Rehab. Center Charlottesville VA. Ride begins at 10am. Registration begins at 7am. All bikes are welcome for this great charity event! Fee: $20/Rider, $10/Passenger. Contact Todd Cribbs (540) 292-3918

Aug 26thRed Knights VA Chapter IV’s 5th Annual “Where’s the fi re?” Ride – Virginia Beach, VA This ride is to benefi t the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s Burn/Trauma Unit and the Virginia Beach Fallen Firefi ghter and EMS Memorial. Starts from Murphy’s Irish Pub, 30th Street and Pacifi c Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA. $12 rider and $8 passenger includes ride pin, breakfast, poker ride, door prizes and awards. Ends at GF Keagan’s Seafood and Steaks, 1550 Hilltop Road, Hilltop East Shopping Center, Virginia Beach with lunch specials and happy hour prices. Raffl es, awards, 50/50, etc. at 2:30pm. More info at http://www.bikerenews.com/Red_Knights_4.html or call President David Joyner at 757 816-1194.

Aug 31st, Sept 1st & 2nd7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show – Grandy, NC Friday – Biker Steak dinner special, Welcome party, Burnout contest, Tattoo contest, Music by Triple Shot. Saturday – Bikes Breakfast Buffet, Poker Run registration begins at 10am – largest purse in the state $5000, Slow Ride at 2pm, Live Band. Sunday – Bikes Breakfast Buffet, Bike Show registration begins 10am. 12 classes - $100 cash + trophy for each class, Live Music, Awards, Auction. Huge Deck on Currituck Sound. Best Biker Steak on the East Coast. Ice cold beer/full service bar. Sponsored in part by Barry’s Walnut Island, Sam’s Club & Budweiser. To benefi t the Victory Junction Gang. All bikes & bikers welcome. No attitudes, colors, dogs or weapons. For more info call 1-866453-2261 or visit www.outerbankbikeshow.com. email [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 2007

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

Sept 5th“Bike Night in the Burg” Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 6:30-8:30 @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Sept 7th - 9thThunder in the Smoky’s Rally - Maggie Valley, NC Come join us for the 5th annual Fall Thunder in the Smoky’s Rally and ride the Great Smoky Mountains. We offer a free tour ride, variety of vendors, live music concerts, People’s Choice Bike Show with a $500 prize, the funniest Bike Games you’ve ever seen and so much

more! Check out our website at www.HandlebarCorral.com for pics and more info!

Sept 8th2nd Annual “Bike Night in the Burg” BIKE OFF - Fredericksburg, VA Time TBA @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Sept 8th1st Annual – Fall Bikers Bash - Virginia Beach, VAPresented by Motorcycles For The Cure & Poppa’s Pub. Rain or Shine. All Bike Welcome. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in tribute to Jeri Estenson of Poppa’s Pub. Poker Run Registration starts at 9am @ Poppas Pub 2105 Diamond Springs Road, Va Beach, VA www.poppas-pub.com. $20 Rider, $5 Fender Bunnies. Ride leaves around 10am, stops to be announced at regist., ride ends at Poppa’s Pub. Live Music, 50/50 Raffl e, Silent Auction, Raffl e, Door Prizes, Burnout competition & Bike show. Prize for Best Hand, Worst Hand, largest group & most traveled to attend. For further info contact “Roadblock” (757) 961-9787, [email protected] or www.M4TC.org

Sept 11thPATRIOT DAY - a holiday to honor the victims of the attacks on that day. The resolution signed by Bush calls for government buildings to lower fl ags to half staff and for Americans to observe a moment of silence in remembrance for the nearly 3,300 people who died in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania in the Sept. 11 hijacking attacks. - It is a way to honor those who tragically lost their lives during the terrorist attacks against the United States

Sept 13th - 16thDelmarva Bike Week - Berlin, MD More than 120,000 people in one location enjoying free concerts, free bike parking, corporate show rigs, famous bike builders, hard-working bike builders, 170 MC related vendors, free thrill shows, contests, games, rides and all 4 miles from Ocean City, Md. Major supporters include Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, The Grand Hotel, Tri Supply & Equipment, Coors Light, The Beachcomber and DelmarvaNow.com, Teaser’s Dockside Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Seaford, Del. Contact Bruce Bennett(410)629-1560 or visit www.DelmarvaBikeWeek.com

Sept 14thFriday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Sept 14th5th Annual MISTER WHIPPY ICE CREAM RUN – Ocean City, MD Presented by Maryland Chapter 3 of the Red Knights International Motorcycle Club In Association with Delmarva Bike Week. Leaving from Harley-Davidson of Ocean City US Route 50 and Seahawk Road Promptly at 1pm On Friday September 14th 2007. Please register at the information booth on the grounds of DELMARVA


What ever happened to the days when the National Anthem was played and people stopped what they were doing, stood up, took off their hats and placed their hand over their heart?

I watch Nascar and other sporting events and I am appalled by the lack of respect shown for our National An-them! I believe this should be taught in our schools, but like so many other things that we have let go...I suppose there is some stupid law against that too. That’s fi ne...but what is wrong with parents teaching respect? Why is it the more freedom we have the more we ignore how we got it and what it has taken to keep it?

We need to instill traditions in our families and we need to teach this by example. If my sons didn’t remove their hats, they quickly found that hat on the ground. And they always placed their hand over their heart. Why? Because they were taught respect for our fl ag our Anthem and our Country.

National AnthemNational AnthemLet’s keep tradition in this country ..Stand up, remove

your hats, place your hand over your heart and be PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!! God Bless our Troops. Beth Albert


TAPSWe in the United States have all heard the haunting

song, ‘Taps.’ It’s the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to fi nd out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harris’s Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the fi eld. Not know-ing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention.

Crawling on his stomach through the gunfi re, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain fi nally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate sol-dier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock.

In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of

musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth’s uniform. This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as ‘Taps’ ... used at military funerals was born. The words are .. Day is done ... Gone the sun ...From the lakes ... From the hills ... From the sky .. All is well ...Safely rest ... God is nigh ... Fad-ing light ... Dims the sight ... And a star ... Gems the sky...Gleaming bright ... From afar .. Drawing nigh ... Falls the night ...Thanks and praise ... For our days .. Neath the sun .... Neath the stars ... Neath the sky ... As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh...

I, too, have felt the chills while listening to ‘Taps’ but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn’t even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn’t know if you had either so I thought I’d pass it along. I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.

REMEMBER THOSE LOST AND HARMED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY. And also those presently serving in the Armed Forces.


July 2nd, 2007 – Virginia Beach, VAWhen it comes to summer biker parties, there’s always someone that really knows how to put it on & this one was defi nitely one that rates up at the top! Chix Custom Cycles teamed up with Knuckleheads Roadhouse in Virginia Beach to host one of the hottest summer fund raising parties that the beach area has seen in years. The day started with a ride from Chix & the huge pack rumbled through the streets of VB & fi nally pulled into Knuckleheads. The place was packed with hundreds of bikes glistening outside in the hot summer sun and happy party goers both inside & out, enjoying their day with friends at one of Virginia Beaches’ favorite “Hot Spots” for the biking community. This was a fantastic day for the bikers to do what bikers do best….Raise money for those in need. They all came out for the animals – not the “party animals” that were there but the ones from the Virginia Beach SPCA. What a day it was with a Bike Show, Bikini Bike Wash, great food served inside & some staff was on hand outside cooking on the grill as well. The Blue Lord’s rocked the place & kept the rhythm going in between all the special events of the day leading up to the live auction which raised well over $5000 for these needy ani-mals. There were many donations from a lot of big hearted folks & Chix Custom Cycles generously donated thousands of products from Custom Chrome, Drag Specialties, V-Twin & Wimmer to be sold. What a great time everyone had & for such a heart warming cause. They’ll defi nitely be doing this party again next year about the same time so if you want to have a HOT time at a cool event – come on out & join the animals!!!Chix Custom Cycles – 3745 Shore Drive, Va Beach - www.chixcustomcycles.comKnuckleheads Roadhouse - 401 North Witchduck Rd. Va Beach - www.knuckleheadsvb.com

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Keeping Your CoolLet’s face it - during this time of year the weather can take all the fun out of motoring down the highway on your two wheeled love. It’s your choice… Which do you dislike the most - the heat or the humidity. Either way it spells hot engine, especially if it’s air-cooled. Some riders prefer a liquid cooled engine just for that reason. However even on a real hot day they get pretty hot too. So here are a few tips to keep cool.I feel the number one cause of over heating on any motorcycle is not keeping up with the routine and proper maintenance. Staying on top of this can reduce your chances of overheating. Getting stuck in bumper-to-bum-per traffi c can really take a toll on an engine, particularly an air-cooled one. The one thing to keep in mind is if you think you’re going to be at a stand still for a while, turn the engine off. If you’re moving periodically and you detect overheating, pull off to the side of the road and give it a rest. There’s no sense in costing yourself money by not doing the smart thing. Now, liquid cooled riders don’t have to worry as much but don’t think that just because you have a safety net that it won’t happen.Some of the other precautions you might think about taking are supplemental cooling devices. The fi rst one that comes to mind is an oil cooler. They are relatively inexpensive and can save you money on repairs in the long run. Another is an auxiliary fan to blow air across the engine. Even though it’s hot air, it does serve a pur-pose. Here recently there have been strides made in the manufacturing of numerous synthetic lubricants on the market. The reduction in engine wear is not the only thing they accomplish, they also reduce engine temperature by anywhere from 8 to 12 degrees. There are some other things that manufacturers have incorporated into their motorcycle to help with overheating. The engines igni-tion for instance goes into a progressive engine cooling process that reduces RPM’s and can shut down individual cylinders. This prevents damage to the engine until you can get air moving across it again.Just remember to stay on top of your game at this time of year and don’t let yourself end up broken down on the side of the road. You know that those people in cages passing you by are just going to be snickering away in their air-conditioning. Try not to take the fun out of riding by not, Keeping Your Cool!

TECH TIPSTECH TIPS

by Offi cer Tim Faesi


Salisbury, NC. June 22nd & 23rd, 2007

This is by far the best Ol’ Skool and Chopper Event. The Rock a Billy Band played all night & Willie was there with his traveling Rat bike frying up some Spam. Biker games like the anvil toss for men and ladies was fun to watch along with lots of other happenings. Wide open & crazy at times, the Smoke Out is legendary for being “The Best” Real Biker Rally to attend in the east. Too bad that this is to be the fi nal one scheduled in Salisbury.DeAna Borza


BIKE WEEK® $10 / person. *RIDE PINS TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTERED* This ride takes you down the scenic back roads of Worcester County’s Eastern Shore To the beautiful Island of Chincoteaque, Virginia. Thank You for supporting the Red Knights Motorcycle Club.

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

Sept 15thHartwood Volunteer Fire Dept. 2nd Annual Motorcycle Show and Open House - Fredericksburg, VATen classes and one best of show. $15 entry fee, The cut off will be at 1:00. It is a judged event and all of the proceeds go to the HVFD. There will be live music by “The Believers” lunch will be available. There will be a 50/50 raffl e, Door prizes, A some house simulator, K-9 demo and an Air care standby onsite. It will be September 15th 2007 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Raindate September 22nd 2007. Address 67 Hartwood Church Rd. Contact Charlie: (540)379-6533

Sept 15thPOW/MIA Awareness Run To The National D-Day Memorial - Bedford, VA1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Coordinated by: ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., Virginia Chapter 4, with participation by Chapters from Virginia, North Carolina & others. Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Chapter 4 of Virginia will present a POW/MIA Program at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford Virginia. A Procession will depart Liberty High School at 11:45 a.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. at the D-Day Memorial. Registration for the event is a donation of $15.00 per vehicle/motorcycle. Pre-Register by fi lling out the reverse side of this fl ier and mail it to the address shown above by September 8, 2007, including your check for $15.00 made payable to “Rolling Thunder® Virginia Chapter 4.” Registration at Liberty High School the day of the event from 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (Cash Only). Proceeds will be divided between the National D-Day Memorial Foundation and the Salem VA Hospital patients. For more information, contact Mickey Harlar at [email protected] or call @ 434-851-8829 or check out our website at www.rollingthunderch4va.com.

Sept 15thRip’s B.A.D. (Bikers Against Diabetes) Ride - VAMultiple Start Sites including: Bayside Harley-Davidson, Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson, Boneshakers, Knuckleheads, Kiln Creek Shopping Center, Yorktown, VA. Check In Time: 8am-9am. Start Time: 9:30am-10:30am (Start times will

vary by location) Festival Site Finish: Suffolk Executive Airport for entertainment, bike show, bike games, and more! Minimum Donation: $35 ($20 for 2nd rider). Online Registration Available at www.ripsbadride.com. More Info: 757-424-6662 x3269 [email protected]

Sept 21st & 22nd4th Annual “Fall Festival & Country Music Showdown” - Rockahock Campgrounds, VA Featuring Nashville’s Chart Climbing Group, “ Emerson Drive”, Country Music Legends, “Shenandoah”, Rockahock’s Favorite High Energy “Kick Ass” Country Music sensation “The Poverty Neck Hillbillies” & more !!!!!

Sept 23rdEPC ABATE Family Picnic - Falling Waters, WV www.epcabate.org

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

Sept 29thDamon & Company Benefi t For Cerebral Palsy – Gloucester, VA WIN AN ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER!!! Tickets on sale NOW! Join us for a day of lots of fun & excitement. Meet some of the staff from OCC & be here for the drawing of the winner of one of their custom built choppers. For more info visit us on Rt 17 in Gloucester, (804) 693-7218 or www.damonsbar.com or www.bikeforcp.com

OCTOBER 2007

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

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

Oct 5th - 7thDreamcatcher Rally 2007 - Aberdeen, MD HUGE 3 Day Motorcycle Rally! Steppenwolfe’s Farewell Concert, plus 38 Special & FogHat. Meet G. Gordon Liddy & Mondo “The Godfather of the Chopper.” Athena “The Vagabond Chickie” Don’t miss the Fashion show by our beautiful Dream Catcher Girls, Contest, Give Aways & Activities for all. Custom Motorcycle Rally (www.dreamcatcherrally.com) Over 200 Vendors. Best in Show Contest. Helmet Contest. Grunge Contest. Fashion Show. Custom Motorcycle Raffl e. Children’s Games and Things to Do. Portion of proceeds to be donated to “The Boys and Girls Club”. Ripken Stadium - home of Hall of Fame Shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. Log on website for additional information and forms. www.dreamcatcherrally.com

Oct 6thHarley- David son of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features The Daryl Davis Band from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 6thCURE THE KIDS BENEFIT BASH – Smithfi eld, NC11 AM UNTIL 9 PM. Shadow Hawk Smithfi eld, NC., I 95 EXIT 93. Follow signs... 7 Miles East. 50/50 Raffl e, Live Band, Entertainment, $1.00 Hot Dogs, Giveaways, Kids Corner, Bike Show, Bike Wash, Bike Blessing, Pig Plate $6.00. Benefi ting PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION.

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

Oct 7thVirginia British Motorcycle Club 17th Annual Rally – Leesburg, VA Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176 – Route 15 Business just north of downtown Leesburg. British & European Cycle Show. Swap Meet/Auto Jumble. Cool Trophies, Door Prizes, Great Vendors. Free badges to bike show entrants.

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Traveling TipsMy grandmother Martha and her best friend Gussy are pictured here on their way to a bike rally in 1941. They are standing next to Gussy’s Harley Davidson 61’ Knucklehead. These two pioneering women planned their trip with consideration for safety and comfort. Gussy, on the left, is wearing a weight lifter’s belt to combat the abuse her hard-tail will infl ict on her kidneys. Both women have riding pants and boots, leather bombardier helmets with goggles, and gauntlet gloves. Leather jackets complete the attire with style and practical purpose. The dust, rain, and bug resistant handkerchiefs were slid down to show the same smiles all bikers have when we get out on the open road. The luggage is tied securely on the rides and balanced. I’m sure the contents were carefully chosen to accommodate the needs at the rally and the amount of time spent away from home. My grandmother’s advice was, “pack light but thoroughly.” Take heed to the old timers wisdom, they are around because they followed their own advice. Ride safe, have fun, come back to share the experience.

Bobby Lee that Silent Skull Bloodline Biker



10am – 4pm. $9 admission, with no additional fee to enter your bike in the show. Kids under 12 free. $25 Vendor spaces. If you’ve got a European bike, there is a place for it here. Vintage, Modern, Chopper, Race Bikes, Scooters. Rain or shine. AMA sanctioned. Food & commemorative rights reserved. No pets or camping.

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

Oct 14thSuffolk Swamp Roar – Suffolk, VA6th Annual Motorcycle Rally. Sunday, October 14, 2006; $20 donation. Bike staging at 9 a.m. at the Suffolk Executive Airport on Highway 13. 80-mile ride begins at 10:30 a.m. with police escort. Event tee-shirt, door prizes and reception at Suffolk Peanut Fest. Proceeds benefi t nature-based educational programs within the Great Dismal Swamp NWR. Log onto www.Suffolk-Fun.com or contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at (757) 923-3880.

Oct15thValley Thunder XV - Staunton, VA Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell is hosting Valley Thunder XV! Join us for bands, a bike show, and entertainment for the entire family. We will also have our 2008 Harley-Davidson and Buell bike premiere! Join us for the fun! Contact Courtney (540) 213-7433 or visit www.shenandoahhd.com

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

Oct 20th8th Annual Wheels That Heal Car Club’s Cruise for a Cause – Harley-Davidson Ocean City, MD Open to all makes & models of cars, trucks, & motorcycles. Registration fm 10am – 12 noon at K-Mart Shopping Center, Route 50 & Tilghman Rd. Reg. cost is $20 or whatever you feel is appropriate in Salisbury. Cruise leaves K-Mart at 12:30pm arrives at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City at 1pm. Over $2000 worth of door prizes (restaurants, gas cards, prepaid VISA cards & more) and bake sale from 1 to 3. Presentation to the families at 3. All monies raised from this event will help the medical expenses of Brandy Cullen & Robbie Joyce. Brandy is a 15yr old Deal Island girl who is suffering from bone cancer of the spine. Robbie is a 42 yr old Bishopville woman who is suffering with a brain tumor. This event is open to the public. More details call Steve Mixter (410)

749-5746 or see www.wheelsthatheal.com. Sponsored by Clarence Sterling & Son.Oct 21stMarine Corps League Toys For Tots Ride – Harley-Davidson Ocean City, MD Harley-David son of Ocean City to Salisbury . Registration from 10 a.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 26th - 28th5th Annual Virginia Fall Classic - Newport News, VAwww.VaFallClassic.org

Oct 27th3rd Annual Orphan Run – Williamsburg, VAOrphan Run...there has never been a better reason to ride. Join hundreds of bikers as they make a difference in the lives of forgotten children. The 3rd Annual Orphan Run takes place Saturday, October 27, at Colonial Hills Estate in Williamsburg. Festivities will begin at noon and include live music, great food, bike show (trophies), giveaways, 50/50 drawing, and vendor displays. Stage from one of three convenient locations: Bayside Harley Davidson, Hampton Roads Harley Davidson and Richmond Harley Davidson at 9:30 am with rides departing at approximately 11:00 am. Cost: $15 single / $20 couple. The event benefi ts Orphan Helpers, a Christian outreach organization dedicated to helping orphaned, abused and incarcerated children in Central America. Colonial Hills Estate is located at 262 Thompson Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188. For more information visit www.orphanhelpers.org or call Roma 757.722.6940.

Oct 28thSHERRI PARKER MEMORIAL POKER RUN & BIKE SHOW – Suffolk, VA Benefi ting the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund, Inc. $20.00 Donation per person includes a complimentary T-shirt for the fi rst 250 registrants. Poker Run Registration 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM at Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. 4869 Bennett’s Pasture Road OR Knuckleheads Road House 400 N. Witchduck Road, VA Beach. Parade of Bikes will stage at Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk at 12:30 prior to ride into Driver. Bike Show Registration 12:00pm-2:00pm in Driver. Bike Show Trophies, Poker Run Prizes, Door Prizes, Vendors and 50/50. Live Music, Food, Crafters, Children’s activities and exhibits at Driver Days Fall Festival. Poker Run & Bike Show Rain Date is Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. For more info Contact Holly Hoffl er at (757) 538-3944 or Eddie Boyce at (757) 538-2848Sponsored by Boyce Performance Cycles, Hollydays! Inc., Knuckleheads Road House, Image Screen Printing, Precision Powder Coating, the Law Offi ce of Tom McGrath, and Suffolk Division of Tourism.

NOVEMBER

Nov 3rdMid-Atlantic Toy Run - Fort Washington, MD 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Toy Run Saturday, November3,

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

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

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

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

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

Nov 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

DECEMBER

Dec 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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CREATIVITY CENTRAL CREATIVITY CENTRAL Aside from the old chrome and stainless steel components securely attached between welded and painted structural tubular steel, was an old shovel head engine that had been carefully polished to a mirror sheen that understand-ably shared space with slight wear pocks and a cast iron texture that spoke of fi fties technology. The only color on the entire machine other than chrome and black was the color of the spark plug wires. “Make the design yellow to match the wires,” My bearded customer commanded, “with a little bit of gray.”A small “bobber” was before me. The ape hanger handle-bars and coffi n gas tank echoed old school fun that I was about to make complete with a retro pinstripe design. I shared looking at this home spun building project with many others who came through the din of engine noise, dust of the festival grounds and that glare of polished metal to stand, stare and appreciate yet another nice bike. Laconia Weirs Beach, New Hampshire, is wooded moun-tainous country next to postcard pretty lake Winnepe-saukee. The curvy roller coaster roads in this beautiful countryside is perfect for the eager bikers that accumulate here each year to ride through and roar around. Letterfl y has a home here, during the annual event, at the top of the hill at the Lobster Pound. While old school pinline designs and hand painted im-ages of all kinds were created I couldn’t help but notice the amount of creativity that exists on many of the visiting bikes. Others would notice too. While they feasted on the smorgasbord of two wheeled apparatus that went past, the activity of naming the plethora of essentials that made up the bikes was very popular amongst these admiring bikers. Due to Susan’s tuned ear, many of the compo-nents were accurately identifi ed to the amazement of the guys that waited at the pinstriping station and watched the endless parade of bikes thundering past the booth all day and night.

Her teens as a fl at track racer sensitized her ear to the sounds of high performance engines along with types and sizes of the many tuned exhaust systems. Her years at the parts counter at several Harley shops makes her ac-curate appraisal of these components often top the guys that take great pride in their accumulated knowledge of the subject of carburetion vs. injection, and advantages of certain suspension systems and other topics ad infi nitum. Innumerable combinations of parts, both custom made and off the shelf makes the variety of bikes on display immense. The congregation attracted other like-minded afi cionados and our corner of the venue became a pivotal place for the allocation of motorcycle revelations.Letterfl y Pinstriping at Laconia Lobster Pound had be-come “Creativity Central” for the backyard build-off’ers. Unable to compete with the high profi le chopper build-ers that attend functions like this to sign autographs and the lucrative corporate limelight with huge sponsors like Budweiser and Dodge, these underdogs none-the-less, accumulate a following, albeit much smaller, in the midst of the throes that seem to be everywhere.With bikes being wheeled in and out of the pinstriping area, personal painted touches often qualifi ed as the task that brought about the magnum opus and the completion of a truly unique combination of mechanical components that states American ingenuity all the way.We at Letterfl y salute the dedication, precision, passion and creativity that the here-to-fore unsung basement bike builders possess in admirable quantities and thank those who found our friendly “think tank” as a haven to congre-gate, dream and connect. I feel privileged to be included as a contributing brush-holding member of this elite group, those that build and ride the endless creativity of “home built USA”.

Sincerely,Dave “Letterfl y” Knoderercell 813 505 5539 Letterfl y.com Travelog.Letterfl y.com

Photo by Memories in Mo-Photo by Memories in Mo-tion, of the coffi n tank on tion, of the coffi n tank on the backyard builders bikethe backyard builders bike

Photo by Memories in Mo-Photo by Memories in Mo-tion, of another bike being tion, of another bike being pinstriped at Laconiapinstriped at Laconia

Barbed Wire pinstrip-Barbed Wire pinstrip-ing on Big Dog, Photo ing on Big Dog, Photo by Letterfl yby Letterfl y

Walleye painting Walleye painting on fender, Photo by on fender, Photo by Thomas BarthThomas Barth


Main Street Weirs Beach, Main Street Weirs Beach, Photo by Susan QuinnPhoto by Susan Quinn

Flamed Dresser, Photo by Flamed Dresser, Photo by Letterfl yLetterfl y

Old School Pinstriping Still Old School Pinstriping Still Rules, photo by Letterfl yRules, photo by Letterfl y


Sykesville, MD

On Sunday, June 17, 2007 the Third Annual Purple Heart Ride was held after originally being rained / snowed and fl ooded out on its original date of April 15th. There were 193 motorcycles and 256 riders that participated in the ride from Freedom Park in Sykesville, Maryland to the Bethesda Naval Hospital. The ride raised $15,500 for the Armed Forces Foundation which aids soldiers and their families who are recovering from injuries sustained in the Iraq and Afghanistan confl icts. Since the inception of the Purple Heart Ride in 2005, Blue Knights, Maryland Chapter IX has raised $37,500 for the Armed Forces Foundation.

In addition to the monies raised at this ride a local Boy Scout Troop contributed a dozen fl eece lap blankets, ladies from the Howard County Offi ce on Aging contributed another dozen knitted lap blankets, one rider contributed several hundred dollars worth of calling cards and gift cards and one rider presented 200 cards from a local elementary school to the wounded soldiers.

The weather was absolutely perfect for the ride and with the police escort, which was provided by the Howard County Police Department, the Montgomery County Police Department and the Maryland National Capital Park Police, the ride was safe with no mishaps. Kick stands up at the Freedom Park and the rider’s feet did not touch the ground until arriving at the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Upon arriving at Bethesda Naval Hospital a reception was held where riders had the opportunity to meet with four soldiers who had been injured while serving in Iraq and were being treated at the hospital. In addition, riders were able to meet with hospital staff and other servicemen and women.

Blue Knights, Maryland Chapter IX would like to thank the sponsors, the riders, all the volunteers and police offi cers who made this ride a success. The initial feedback that has been received from those that participated has been ex-tremely positive. Several riders have stated that it was the best police escorted ride that they have ever participated in.

Blue Knights, Maryland Chapter IX continues to be com-mitted to this cause and have already begun to plan for next year’s event. Once the event date is established it will be posted on our website at BKMDIX.org.

Thank you for your support in this worthwhile event.

Ride With Pride,

Steve

Third Annual Purple Heart RideThird Annual Purple Heart Ride



ABATE of Virginia RallyABATE of Virginia Rallyby Dave Sutton

Standardsville Virginia- The weekend of June 22-24 brought some excitement to this small hamlet a bit northwest of Charlottesville. The freedom fi ghters of ABATE of Virginia gathered here for their annual State Rally. This yearly com-ing together of ABATE chapters from across the Common-wealth has occurred at different locations for well over two decades. I have been privileged to attend 19 of the past 20 events. It has always been a blast.

ABATE members constantly deal with politicians, state and local offi cials, other motorcycle organizations, the press and the public in an effort to accomplish legislative goals benefi cial to Virginia’s motorcycling community. For this reason, the rallies have traditionally been restricted to mem-bers and invited guests in order for us to relax from public scrutiny, let our hair down and have some fun. You won’t fi nd hotel rooms and paved parking lots at these hoe-downs. Tents, fi elds and woods are the order of the day as ABATE celebrates “Old School” style. Though, when I found out that this year’s campground, Heavenly Acres, had four renovat-ed train cabooses converted to cabins, I couldn’t resist the novelty of staying in one of them.

Friday afternoon saw many arriving, setting up camp and getting familiar with the area. That evening, old friends started seeking out those that they hadn’t seen for awhile and newer members met people from other chapters. As darkness came, many gathered around the huge bonfi re to swap old stories and discuss new issues.

The next morning, the host Culpeper Chapter also co-sponsored a memorial run for long time member Jim Orange. The campsite was open to the public until 6:00 P.M. to accommodate the after-run rodeo and party. The usual fi eld events, such as wienie bite, slow race and balloon toss provided friendly competition, while live music on the stage made for good entertainment. Fireworks lit up the night sky and once again the blazing fi re gave a primal backdrop to the evening festivities.

All too soon, the morning sun reminded everyone that it was time to get back to the real world. There is a statewide election coming up in November. In January, there will be the state legislative session with numerous bills affecting motorcyclists. Of course, the state ABATEs always keep an eye towards Washington D.C. to be alert of any craziness coming at us from that level. Spring will bring about the main fund-raising season and all of the sudden; it will be time for another State Rally. By then, we’ll be more than ready for it.


JUST FOR FUNJUST FOR FUNBy Beth Albert

1) What engine powers the 2000 H-D softails? A.Twin Cam 88B B.Evolution C.S&S V-Twin 2) The BMW Boxer has what type of engine? A.single cylinder B.V-Twin C.Flat Twin D.Flat Four3) Victory offered its fi rst motorcycle for sale on July 4th of what year? A.1992 B.1994 C.1998 D.20004) What motorcycle became the fi rst to offi cially reach 100mph in 1912? A.Indian B.Harley C.BMW D.Excelsior5) What early motorcycle had the “tandem saddle” located in front of the operator? A.Harley B.Indian C.Triumph D.Henderson-Excelsior6) Sylvester Howard Roper in 1867 invented a two-cylinder engine motorcycle. What was its power source? A.oil B.gas C.corn D.coal7) In 1895 what French fi rm developed the fi rst motor prototype later copied by everybody, including Indian and Harley-Davidson? A.DE-Dion-Buton B.Pennington C.Maybach D.Giogio Parodi8) A type of fi nal drive. A. chain B. rod C. piston D. rack9) Name on advantage to a fl oating rotor braking system A.looks good on the bike B.doesn’t require hydraulics C.decreases heat allowing for increased braking performance D.none of the above10) What is the name of the fi rst BMW motorcycle? A.R22 B.M2 B15 C.R32

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by: Sandy Jones

For all of you who may or may not be ready to meet the Lord, the incidence of this true and witnessed event proves that you never know when it’s your time to be called up.We had never meet George Wood, but feel a kindred connection to this man. George attended an annual bike rally called June Bug Boogie in Waterloo, Tennessee. Thousands of bikers including myself, and Working By Grace Ministries, the motorcycle ministries we ride with, were in attendance. It was Saturday afternoon on June 23, 2007, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a storm blew up and this particular man, George Wood, was standing by his motorcycle, a 1996 Ultra Classic Harley (his step-son said it use to be an old police bike). He was standing there with his arms crossed checking out the scene and his immediate surroundings when, before any one could say or do anything, he was struck by a horrifi c bolt of blinding white lightning. The fl ash of white ran through him and though his bike. It threw dirt a good 15 to 20 feet all around to other bikes nearby. George fell the same way he was standing; fl at to the ground with his arms still crossed over his chest. My brother in-law and I were the fi rst two people to get to George and we literally saw his life leaving him. Frantically, everyone started screaming for help and the medics. We got out of the way and immediately the min-istry started praying for God to save this man. George Wood was “clinically dead” at the scene, but with several frantic shock treatments and CPR performed by other rally goers, the medics managed to get a heart beat, and George was transported to the local hospital and placed on life support. He died on June 24, 2007 at 6:00 pm. after fi ghting his fi nal righteous struggle. This is for everyone of you out there. This is a TRUE story. You never know when your time will be up on this earth… This poor man and his family had no idea it was his time, and at of all places, an adult only biker rally. So please, listen to this message and make your life right with God or your higher power of choice and make it right with your family and yourself. Time is a precious gift. In Memory of GEORGE WOOD JR., age 47, with hand to heart deepest sympathy to his family and friends. George is survived by his wife Rhonda Wood, three children, one daughter, one step daughter, and one stepson. Memorial services were held in both Mooresville, Indiana and in Florida. Another memorial service was scheduled for July 28th & 29th, at the time of this writing, which was spon-sored by W.B.G.M.God welcomes you, George. Ride free in Heaven.

BIKER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING IN MEMORY OF GEORGE WOOD, JR.

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ELECT A BIKER FOR PRESIDENT Iowa will once again be in the national spotlight this August as the fi rst presi-dential straw poll will help defi ne the upcoming race to the White House, and Tommy Thompson is hoping his biker friends will kickstart his campaign into full gear. The Re-publican is the former four-term governor of Wisconsin and past federal Secretary of Health & Human Services, but to many his most endearing qualifi cation is that he rides a motorcycle. In fact, he began riding under the tute-lage of former Wisconsin State Senator Dave Zien, one of the country’s most well-known and beloved motorcycling advocates who is also a member of the National Coali-tion of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF). Thompson has toured his home state in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson to promote business and tourism, and even hosts his own annual motorcycle ride. He has signed many pro-motorcycling pieces of legislation into law in Wisconsin, and is on record as opposing helmet laws. In August 2002, Thompson was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Sturgis, South Dakota. Syndicated colum-nist George Will recently wrote of Thompson’s candidacy in the Washington Post, and referred to the “Sturgis Fac-tor” in gauging his chances for success in a fi eld of more well known and better funded GOP presidential hopefuls. Will was referring to the fact that the Iowa straw poll lands on August 11, during the annual Sturgis Bike Rally that draws over half a million riders to the neighboring state (Aug 6-12). Thompson hopes that some of those Iowa bik-ers will take the time during their travels to participate in the presidential straw poll. A group of nationally known bik-ers’ rights activists have formed “Team Tommy” and are inviting all motorcyclists to show their support for a fellow rider.

BIKERS TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN As detailed dur-ing the Confederation of Clubs of Tennessee’s report at the NCOM Convention earlier this year, a clinic recently opened in Springfi eld, TN that offers free medical treat-ment to its patients every Saturday, regardless of whether they have medical insurance. There’s just one catch -- it’s a biker clinic. It was opened as part of Covenant Confi rmers, a motorcycle ministry founded seven years ago by pastor Ron Baptiste. Since March, volunteer doctors and nurs-es have been treating patients, mostly bikers, with minor medical problems such as the fl u, colds, high blood pres-sure and scrapes. Anyone with serious medical problems is referred to a hospital. The clinic is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Because it is still fairly new, the patient turnout has varied from two to 25 patients in a day. “It’s just something that I knew was needed in the biker world,” Baptiste told the Tennessean newspaper. His mo-torcycle ministry was featured recently on The 700 Club. Baptiste said the ministry still supports the clinic fi nancially but, with donations coming from medical manufacturers, bike clubs and associations, the clinic is well on its way to

supporting itself. Eventually, he wants to offer dental and chiropractic care for patients and is even looking at alter-native medicine.

HOLY COMMUTE The Vatican recently handed down an-other 10 Commandments; this time for drivers and motor-cyclists. The document, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road” extols the benefi ts of driving to family out-ings, getting the sick to the hospital, allowing people to see other cultures; but it laments a host of ills associated with automobiles: drivers use their cars to show off; driv-ing “provides an easy opportunity to dominate others” by speeding; drivers can kill themselves and others if they don’t get their cars regular tuneups, if they drink, use drugs or fall asleep at the wheel. It also points the fi nger at traf-fi c problems particular to Rome: Danger also derives from city cars, which are driven by youngsters and adults who do not have (full) driving licenses, and the reckless use of motorbikes and motorcycles. It calls for drivers to obey speed limits and to exercise a host of Christian virtues: charity to fellow drivers, prudence on the roads, hope of arriving safely and justice in the event of crashes. And it suggests that prayer might come in handy. Cardinal Re-nato Martino told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists be-cause driving has become such a big part of contemporary life. “We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads,” Martino said. “That’s a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church.”The “Driver’s Ten Commandments,” as listed in the docu-ment, are:1. You shall not kill.2. The road shall be for you a means of communion be-tween people and not of mortal harm.3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents. 5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin. 6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fi tting condition to do so. 7. Support the families of accident victims. 8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness. 9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.10. Feel responsible toward others.

CALIFORNIA DUCKS SMOG CHECKS FOR MOTOR-CYCLES As reported in the August 2007 issue of Mo-torcycle Consumer News, there are no immediate plans to require motorcycles to submit to regular Smog Checks in California, similar to emission tests that cars and other

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vehicles must undergo. Under the news item, “No Smog Checks for California Motorcycles” it was announced that “The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has decid-ed against adding motorcycles to the list of vehicles that must undergo periodic emissions testing. Reportedly, pressure from the California Motorcycle Dealers Associa-tion, ABATE of California, and others caused the CARB to drop the proposal.” Arizona is currently the only state that requires emissions testing for motorcycles, and test-ing is limited to only Maricopa County, in which the city of Phoenix is located. A motorcyclists coalition led by ABATE of Arizona, the Modifi ed Motorcycle Association (MMA) of Arizona and the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (ACMC) were recently successful in lobbying to end emission tests for motorcycles in Pima County. The Kentucky Motorcycle Association (KMA/KBA) successfully removed motorcycles from their state’s emissions testing several years ago.

NORTH CAROLINA PASSES RED LIGHT LEGISLATIONThe North Carolina legislature has voted to give frustrated bikers a break at red lights. Recognizing that some traffi c signal sensors do not recognize and trip for motorcycles, the Senate voted unanimously for the measure and the House then voted 61-55 to send the bill to Governor Mike Easley’s desk. If he signs it, the law will take effect De-cember 1st, allowing motorcycle riders to proceed through a red light if they’ve waited three minutes for the light to change, and if no other vehicles and pedestrians are in sight. VIRGINIANS FACE THREAT OF $3,000 TICKET Virginia is for lovers, or so the state slogan has declared since 1969. Starting July 1st, Virginia also will be the home of the $3,000 traffi c ticket. In an effort to raise money for road projects, the state will start hitting residents who commit serious traffi c offenses with huge civil penalties. Exorbitant fees range from $750 to $3,000 and will be added to existing fi nes and court costs. For example, the civil penalty for going 20 mph over the speed limit will be $1,050, plus $61 in court costs and a fi ne that is typically about $200. Virginia’s new traffi c penalties are expected to raise $65 million a year and are part of an effort to im-prove the state’s roads without raising taxes. Some other states impose extra civil penalties for traffi c offenses, but the cost is usually $100 or $200. The civil penalties apply only to Virginia residents, not out-of-state drivers, as the state Legislature didn’t think it could enforce the extra pen-alties in other states. AAA Mid-Atlantic supports the new penalties, claiming the law will help reduce traffi c fatali-ties.

CHARLESTON PARKING GARAGES BAN BIKES A new ordinance prohibits motorcycle parking in all eleven city parking garages operated by Republic Parking System

in Charleston, South Carolina, severely limiting downtown parking available for motorcyclists. “The new policy is in response to the increased liability that the City faces with motorcycles not always being detected on the loops and the potential of the gate coming down and injuring the rid-er,” states a notice which forbids motorcycles from entering the facility, a violation now punishable with a fi ne. Motor-cyclists are allowed to park in regular metered spaces, but the two-hour time limit on city streets makes that unfea-sible for many riders, and other covered parking structures are several blocks away. Citing motorcyclists’ contribution to alleviating traffi c and parking congestion and their low fuel consumption, “Fast Fred” Ruddock, State Coordinator of ABATE of S.C., compares the discrimination against the riding minority to the Jim Crow laws of the segregation era. “The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in public facilities,” Ruddock told the Charleston City Paper. “All new traffi c sensors installed by SCDOT now detect motorcycles, so the weak excuse given in the notice holds no water.” He’s contacted Beaufort-based attorney John Daugs, a lawyer for Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM). “Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as an auto car or pickup truck under S.C. law,” said Daugs, who is currently formulating a letter to the city in hopes that they’ll resolve the issue out of court. If letters and discus-sion aren’t enough, Ruddock hasn’t ruled out a lawsuit or civil disobedience. Charleston’s public garages were built to accommodate motorcycles, and Ruddock says he’ll gladly collect a few parking tickets to challenge the rule forcing them out. “The parking garages’ fears seem some-what unfounded,” says California attorney Richard Les-ter, founder of the nationwide AIM program and the Na-tional Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) a biker advocacy group. He says that whiplash is the worst injury that’s been reported to AIM from a falling gate. “Not allowing them in there seems a lot worse than any injury that could possibly come from it.”

WEIRD NEWS: AUSTRALIAN POLICE ACCUSE CHARITIES OF MAKING BIKERS LOOK GOOD The Queensland Police Minister Judy Spence has accused hospitals and charities of giving “bikie gangs” a “veneer of respectability” by accepting their donations from charity runs. “She brands all motorcycle Clubs as outlaw groups,” read the article. The Australian Motorcycle Rider Asso-ciation responded by commenting that not all club riders were in criminal gangs, and should not be painted with that brush.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is a daring adventure, or nothing.” Helen Keller (1880-1968), blind and deaf activist



VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY (VIR)RACEWAY (VIR)By Ron CrableVirginia International raceway is one of two things. For those that have been to VIR it is regarded as one of the most beautiful road racing courses on the east coast. For those that have never been there, it is, regrettably, one of our area’s best kept secrets. 2007 marks VIR’s 50th Anniversary. To celebrate, they pulled out all the stops for this year’s Gold Cup Historic Vintage Races. On track you could see classic Cor-vettes, Shelby Mustangs, Z28 Camaros and even a Hemi powered Dodge Challenger mixing it up with vintage Ferrari’s, Maserati’s and Porsche’s. Add to the mix some very special guests like Carroll Shelby himself and Chris Economacki, the godfather of auto racing broadcasting. Stir it all together and you have the makings of a great weekend of racing and shows. What does all this have to do with bikes? Alot. For those of you who don’t know, VIR hosts a number of motorcycle racing events throughout the year such as the AMA Super-bike Series. VIR welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts and this year one of the sponsors of Saturdays Car & Motor-cycle Festival was Davis Harley Davidson. Randy Davis, Corey and Sid were on hand in the Gallery Building with a feast of vintage, racing and new Harley’s. Not to mention the Harley talk all day. A last minute surprise was having Ed Rich and another group of classic Harley’s from the American Classics Harley Davidson Museum in Ashboro, NC come up for the show. If you have never been to this museum you really need to go to meet Ed and check out his museum. Don’t miss this year’s motorcycle races at VIR and the Gold Cup Historics again next year. You won’t be disap-pointed. If you would like to fi nd out more about VIR and the events you can check them out at www.virclub.com.Photos compliments of:Ron Crable Photography, 336-207-1896, www.roncrablephotography.com


Outkasst Cycles and Murphy’s Law II 1st Annual Bike ShowOutkasst Cycles and Murphy’s Law II 1st Annual Bike ShowWhat a great location this was at 13995 Raised Antler Cycle, Midlothian, VA! This event had everything! With plenty of Parking and easy access, this was the place to be on a sunny beautiful day. Murphy’s Law II had it “goin on” with three different bars located under one roof.The favorite spot seemed to be the side porch, with free giveaways from several beverage companies complete with the Miller Girls. From there you could watch the bike wash …. Compliments of Outkasst Cycles Girls.Outside there were vendors, music and bikes, bikes, bikes! The bike show had 9 classes with the Best in Show going to John Bolen. Trophies were award for 1st 2nd and 3rd place! And of course…Tom just had to start the burn-outs! It just wouldn’t be an Outkasst Cycles event without burn-outs!!!! Way to go Tom!!!!!!~ Beth ~




“The Pirates of Currituck” is this year’s theme for the 7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show held at Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, Sport Center located in Grandy, North Carolina. Thar Be Treasure to be Found Mate! Make plans to attend this year’s event which feature a Tattoo Contest on Friday Aug 31, a $5,000 Poker Run on Saturday, Sept. 1, and the Bike Show on Sunday Sept 2, 2007. Located just 45 minutes from Virginia Beach, Virginia the Outer Banks Bike Show is an Annual Charity Event.

This annual event draws thousands of bikers from the entire east coast. The show benefi ts NASCAR’s #1 Charity: VICTORY JUNCTION GANG CAMP. Great food, live music, vendors, bike games, and a live auction make the 3 day event fulfi lling and enjoyable. Additionally, riding the Outer Banks and visiting the hundreds of miles of open beaches and numerous lighthouses

With lots of biker friendly restaurants and bars has become a favorite pastime. Southern hospitality is the way of life at Barry’s Walnut Island which was established in 1956 and continues to be a favorite-laid back rest stop for travelers. The #1 rated Biker Bar on the Outer Banks hosts this event to benefi t critically ill children and the event has grown in size every year since 2001. The Outer Banks Hosted the N.C. State HOG Rally and Barry’s was the one stop that most bikers frequented. Barry’s is within minutes of First Flight Motorcycle Shop and Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson should your bike need attention. Be sure to mark your calendar for LABOR DAY WEEK END; Aug 31-Sept 2nd and make plans to attend the 7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show. You won’t want to miss the good times and fun. Thar be treasure at Walnut Island Mate. BE THERE!

For information: visit www.outerbanksbikeshow.com, www.walnutisland.com, www.outerbanksbikerally.com or call toll free 1-866-453-2261

You Might Be a Biker If: ~ The thought of bugs hitting your teeth makes you smile~ You hit your head on your closed car window trying to lean into a curve~ Packing for a weekend trip consists of a toothbrush and a change of underwear ~ Exhaust pipes are the only musical instrument you play~ All of your rhythm is in your left foot & left hand ~ Your saddlebags, boots, and chaps are not part of a cowboy fantasy~ Denim and leather make up more than 50% of your wardrobe~ You receive chrome as an anniversary present~ Your family car sits in the driveway and your bike stays in the garage ~ Your sunburn only covers your nose, cheeks, shoulders and neck ~ You carry a smashed beer can in your coat pocket for your kickstand~ Gray hair is called Chrome~ 90% of all the shirts you own are black ~ You pick your vacation destination based on Helmet laws~ Any temperature over 30 degrees is riding weather~ You still wave at other bikers, even when you are driving you‛re in your car or truck~ If you never let the truth get in the way of telling a good story~ If you have been riding for 20 yrs. & have never gotten a motorcycle endorsement~ You can change your spark plug with your key chain~ You know that the phrase �old lady� has nothing to do with age~ You know that helmet head is not something soldiers get on weekend pass~ Going to the beach means riding up & down the strip, looking at it during a red light.~ Your jewelry consists of a skull ring and a Maltese cross necklace~ You take your vacation during rallies.~ More than half of your friends don‛t even know your real name.~ Your Saturday sporting event consists of watching a woman trying to bite a wiener.

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


By DeAna Borza

On behalf of the Brigman’s Auto Body & Motorcycle Paint shop, they want to welcome you to visit and see their facilities. It’s a family business owned by Earl and Sherry Brigman . They’ve been in business here for 4 years. Earl started working with Junie Dunlavey, owner of the #90 Heilig Meyers Taurus. Junie has been an owner since 1950 and recently been put into the Nascar Hall of Fame! Earl and his paint specialist, Joe, have 24 years of expe-rience with custom body and paint! So if you can envision it, they can DO IT!!!Sherry keeps all the paper work and business running smoothly, and always has a smile on her face!! They offer full collision repair. All of their shop personnel carry I-Car Certifi cations. They are equipped with:Pathways Computerized Estimating SystemsFrame Machine with Computerized frame data

Computerized Paint MatchBinks Downdraft Paint BoothLesonal / Sikkens Paint Lifetime Manufacturer WarrantyCustom Airbrush Paint & Vinyl GraphicsFiberglass RepairsRoad Tractor Repairs offeredThey except all insurance claims. On site estimates and pick-up & delivery.There is Charity Poker Run scheduled for September 15th by Absolut Cycle Worx & Brigman’s . The winning hand will get a CUSTOM PAINT JOB for their motorcycle. Look for more information in the September issue.They are located at 5011 Old Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond Va 23224 across from Absolut Cycle Worx. 804-230-1083 (offi ce), 804-230-1084 (fax), email - [email protected]. Business hours are 9:00-5:00 Monday thru Friday. After hours or weekend by appointment only. “YOUR SAFETY & QUALITY IS OUR #1 GOAL!” THEY ARE HERE TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!!


Benefit for Patrick Riley July 7th, 2007 Sportsman Restaurant Richmond, Va

There were many Motorcycle Clubs that attended this benefi t for Patrick. The BBQ was enjoyed by all (Patrick made it). There were bike games, a 50/50 raffl e and a band. When talking to Patrick I can see why there were so many people that attended this event. Patrick said it was like Christmas to him, getting to visit with so many of his friends he hadn’t seen in a while. He was very happy to see them all and wants to say thank you to everyone that came. Patrick is an independent rider who is suffering from lymphoma, a tumor crowding his liver, pancreas and stomach. He has been working with Armada Hoffl er Construction Co. for 10 years. But since he was di-agnosed, he has been out of work for 5 months. He’s currently undergoing chemo and has about fi ve more months of treatment. You can send your support and help to Sportsman Restaurant, 3306 Williamsburg Rd.Richmond, Va 23231 DeAna Borza A huge thank you to Wayne and Susan and everyone who came out to show their support to Patrick . They raised a little over three thousand dollars for him and he would like everyone to know how much he appreci-ates everything they did for him . Thank you ! Vickie


My name is Brenda O’Callaghan. I am the My name is Brenda O’Callaghan. I am the proud owner of a beautiful 2000 Duece proud owner of a beautiful 2000 Duece and The Blue Fox Cafe’ of Carytown in and The Blue Fox Cafe’ of Carytown in Richmond,Va. My passion for bikes started Richmond,Va. My passion for bikes started when I was a teen with my bedroom walls when I was a teen with my bedroom walls full of posters of BSAs and Truimphs. I full of posters of BSAs and Truimphs. I bought my fi rst bike the day I turned le-bought my fi rst bike the day I turned le-gal to ride. It was candy apple red 125cc gal to ride. It was candy apple red 125cc Yamaha. I had decided to ride it to school. Yamaha. I had decided to ride it to school. The counselor told me only boys were al-The counselor told me only boys were al-lowed. In the 60’s you could not wear jeans lowed. In the 60’s you could not wear jeans to school, so I would wear jeans to ride to to school, so I would wear jeans to ride to school and then change into my skirt in the school and then change into my skirt in the bathroom before school started. This didn’t bathroom before school started. This didn’t last too long before it came to a halt. I have last too long before it came to a halt. I have to laugh now!Time passed. After start-to laugh now!Time passed. After start-ing to raise my children, I didn’t get ing to raise my children, I didn’t get to ride too much. Finally, in 1998 at to ride too much. Finally, in 1998 at a business conference, our meet-a business conference, our meet-ing ended early and I had some ing ended early and I had some free time. I was in the lobby of free time. I was in the lobby of the hotel and saw a sign that the hotel and saw a sign that read “Rent a Harley”. I had read “Rent a Harley”. I had never been on a Harley and had never been on a Harley and had only ridden three times in the only ridden three times in the last 20 years. So, I borrowed last 20 years. So, I borrowed some tennis shoes (men’s size some tennis shoes (men’s size 11), stuffed them with toilet 11), stuffed them with toilet paper and off I went. I chose paper and off I went. I chose a Low Rider. I wasn’t the least a Low Rider. I wasn’t the least bit nervous. I got on and drove bit nervous. I got on and drove off like I had been riding for off like I had been riding for the last 20 years. It was one the last 20 years. It was one of the best experiences. I rode of the best experiences. I rode for 4 hours with the wind in for 4 hours with the wind in my face. That was the turning my face. That was the turning point for me. My kids are grown point for me. My kids are grown and I am now a grandmother. and I am now a grandmother. It’s my time now. I bought my It’s my time now. I bought my bike 5 months after that ride. I bike 5 months after that ride. I have made the best friends anyone have made the best friends anyone could have in the biker world. What could have in the biker world. What a great feeling to ride a bike and feel a great feeling to ride a bike and feel the freedom that comes along with it. To all the freedom that comes along with it. To all those that ride, all I have to say is… “You those that ride, all I have to say is… “You are the best people in the world and I’m are the best people in the world and I’m proud to be a part of it”.proud to be a part of it”.

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Airman 1st Class T. J. Cannon here. I Airman 1st Class T. J. Cannon here. I was raised in a very motorcycle-oriented was raised in a very motorcycle-oriented family, so it was only natural I would ride. family, so it was only natural I would ride. I mastered a small motorcycle, a 1986 I mastered a small motorcycle, a 1986 GSXR50, before I mastered bicycles, and GSXR50, before I mastered bicycles, and it’s been quite a ride since. I have ridden, it’s been quite a ride since. I have ridden, raced and built bikes with my dad, Jim raced and built bikes with my dad, Jim Cannon, since I could hold a wrench. This Cannon, since I could hold a wrench. This Sportster is my fi rst solo project. My par-Sportster is my fi rst solo project. My par-ents gave me a wrecked 2001 Sportster ents gave me a wrecked 2001 Sportster and a Paughco frame for my high school and a Paughco frame for my high school graduation and left me alone in the ga-graduation and left me alone in the ga-rage. I don’t think I will ever offi cially rage. I don’t think I will ever offi cially fi nish the bike (they rarely are), but I like fi nish the bike (they rarely are), but I like the current incarnation. I am currently the current incarnation. I am currently serving in the United States Air Force serving in the United States Air Force as a crew chief on an A-10 Thunderbolt as a crew chief on an A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog) in Tucson , Arizona . I hope (Warthog) in Tucson , Arizona . I hope you like my bike, and save some Virginia you like my bike, and save some Virginia roads for me when I get out.roads for me when I get out. T.J. Cannon T.J. Cannon Ashland, VA by way of Tucson , AZAshland, VA by way of Tucson , AZ

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The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s WildA man and a woman, both dyslexic, were having marital problems, so they went to a counselor. The counselor, in an attempt to fi nd some common ground for them to move forward and begin their analysis, said, “Please write down for me anything that the two of you know that you have in common.” The husband quickly started scribbling and the counselor was proud that he had hit a nerve, and took the husband’s piece of paper and read, “neither one of us sicks ducks.”

Three bikers, a Crotch-Rocket rider, a Beamer rider and an H.D. rider, were all sitting in a sauna shootin’’ the shit. Suddenly, there was a con-tinuing beeping sound. The rocket rider pressed his forearm once and the beeping ceased. The others looked questioningly at him. “Oh, that was just my pager. I have a microchip under my skin, right there.” A few minutes later the phone rang. The Beamer guy lifted his palm to his ear. When he was done with his conversation he simply explained that he had the equivalent of an I-Phone under the palm skin of his hand and lifted a fl ap over his skin to reveal a micro-monitor inserted there. H.D.. dude was feeling a tad misplaced and left out of the loop. He stepped out of the sauna and went into the cabana-house bathroom, returning with a long piece of toilet paper hanging out of his ass. The others just incredulously stared at him as H.D.. dude declared, “Well, will you look at that......I’m getting a fax.”

For all those men who believe that there’s no reason to buy the Cow when you can easily get the milk for free. Well, nowadays, 97% of women polled are against marriage completely, as they’ve wised up, and come to the realization that for 8 oz. of sausage, it’s not worth buy-ing the entire PIG!!!

A women was unhappy with the way her laundry was done at the local Chinese laundry, so she wrote a note and put in the laundry bag with the next collection of soiled clothes.......USE MORE SOAP ON PANT-IES!! When she got the laundry back she was still dissatisfi ed, so she put another note in the next collection bag that said. USE MORE SOAP ON PANTIES! The Chinese laundryman became annoyed and when he delivered the clean laundry it contained a note from him that read: I USE PLENTY OF SOAP ON PANTIES!!!! YOU USE MORE PAPER ON ASS!!!!!!

Next time you’re having a bad day, imagine this: You’re a Siamese twin. Your brother, attached at your shoulder is gay and you are not, and you only have the one ass to share. There now.........Feel better?

A little boy walks into his parent’s room to see his Mom on top of his Dad, bouncing up and down. The Mom sees her son and quickly dismounts. Worried about what her son has seen, she throws on a robe and hastily goes to fi nd him. The son sees his Mom and asks, “What were you and Dad doing?”, the Mom carefully replied, “Well, you know your Dad has a big tummy, and sometimes I have to get on top of it to help fl atten it down.” You are really wasting your time”, the little boy says. “Why is that?”, says his Mom, puzzled. “Because.....whenever you go shopping or to get your nails done, the lady next door comes over and gets down on her knees and blows it right back up again.”

What is the difference between lust, trust, or just plain showing off? Spit, Swallow, or Blowing Bubbles.

How do Appalachians practice safe sex? They spray paintlarge X’s on the backs of sheep that kick. How do you know when it’s time to get a girlfriend? You masturbate, you orgasm, you scream out your ownname. (Now, that’s just sad. )

Ole’ Screwy was sitting at the bar of his favorite watering hole, The Do Drop In, when this young and tender thang sits down next to him and asks, “You a real biker?”. Screwy says, “yep, just like my Paw and my Maw before me. Been ridin’’ bikes as long as I been walkin’.” The girl says, “I’m a lesbian. All I think about is poontang. Day and night. All day at work, all night at home. Even in the shower, even when I’m watching TV, everything I see or do just seems to make me think of “puddin”. The girl sees a chick across the bar and gets up and leaves. Next, a little nerdy guy sits down next to Screwy and says, “cool, you’re a real biker, huh?”. Screwy replies real slow-like, “Well......... I always thought I was, but just recently I realized that……. I’m a lesbian”.

Two gay men choose to have a baby. They mix their sperm, then have a surrogate mother artifi cially inseminated. When the baby is born, they rush to the hospital. Two dozen babies are in the ward, 23 of whom are crying and hiccupping. One, over in the corner is smiling contentedly and sweetly gurgling. A nurse comes by and to the gays’ delight, she points out the happy child as theirs. “Isn’t it precious” Ridley says to Pearson, “All these unhappy children and ours is so happy.” The nurse comes over and fl atly says, “Oh, sure, he’s happy as a clam now, but just watch what happens when we pull the pacifi er out of his ass.”

WHEN A WOMAN STEALS YOUR HUSBAND......THERE IS NOBETTER ULTIMATE REVENGE, THAN TO LET HER KEEP HIM.

Two little girls were sitting on the front porch of a massive, southern, Georgia plantation. The one little girl looks out across the tops of acres upon acres of rich farm land and says, “My Daddy owns more land than any man in this state, and they call him the “Land Man”. The sweet, beautiful little girl next to her replies, “That’s nice”. Then, the little rich girl blurts out, “See that garage over there, my Daddy owns more antique and new Harley Davidsons, along with customs, than any man in the entire southern region.” The little poor girl says, “That is really nice”. And, says the little rich girl, “If you look way out yonder you’ll see our stables, and My Daddy owns some of the fi nest TN Walk-ers and even some race horses, that money can buy.” The other little girl looks way out yonder then turns to the rich girl and replies, “Wow! that’s nice!.” The little rich girl is frustrated by her complacency, and demands, “Well, what all does your Daddy own?”. And the pretty little poor girl drawls out real slow.....”Well, my Daddy is by no means a rich man and he don’t own no acres of land, and he don’t own no race hors-es or new motorcycles, but he did manage to scrape together enough money to send me to Charm School.” The little rich girl about sputters all over herself with her head thrown back laughing and she yells out, “You have got to be kidding! And what pray-tell did they teach the likes of YOU in Charm School?.” And the pretty little girl grabs the other girls’ shoulders and looks her straight in the eyes and calmly replies, “They taught me how to say “That’s Nice”, instead of “Screw You!”.




BMW Riders Association 35 International RallyInternational Rally RA at Biltmore June 7-10, 2007 The city of Asheville NC hosted over 3000 riders and for the fi rst time in Biltmore Estate’s history, allowed a group of folks to hold a rally on the Biltmore Estate, camp and stay on the premises. Rallies are nice but it’s the location that makes an exceptional rally and in this case it was defi nitely just that. For 4 days of activities, we had made the mistake of not allowing enough time to both enjoy the numerous activities of the rally, site see around Asheville, and riding the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Western NC mountain roads, Chimney Rock Park SE, Deals Gap to the east, and south to Maggie Valley. We did see enough to know that we gotta go back. As you enter the massive stone archway gate house into the famed Biltmore House, you fi nd yourself in a place that transcends time and the noise of the city is left behind as you take in the beauty of the woods designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, also creator of New York’s Central Park. You see its variety of trees planted on the then 125,000 acre estate by the Vanderbilt’s in the 1800’s, and then you ride through the open fi elds and manicured gardens and vineyards. After our ride from Va. to Ashville, Jane & I wandered around the vendor-seminar area and settled in to listen to the night’s live entertainment and socialize near the beer/wine tent. Friday morning found us on the road early heading down the Parkway to Lake Lure for the benefi t ride and BBQ lunch for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation which was spon-sored by Bob’s BMW of Jessup, MD. Bob and Mike Traynor, President of PBTF, had arrived on their sidecar equipped BMW’s and settled in to have the best NC BBQ from Perry’s and chat with old and new friends.At the rally we meet Michael Scott, tuner of the 1937 Indian Scout, piloted by the World’s Fastest Grandma and Scott Olofson, owner of Acme M/C, the rally vendor for Metzeler and Pirelli tires. When we left Lake Lure, we decided to stop by the shop on 74-E and check out the Indian, accesso-ry’s and BMW bikes then back up the Parkway home to rally central at the Biltmore.Saturday we headed south to Maggie Valley and stopped at Wheels Through Time Museum with their assortment of antique motorcycles on display and running demos and burnouts throughout the day. Back on the Parkway, we stopped at the overlook at the parkway’s highest point at 6047ft. To fi nish the days activities we took a tour of the 4 story stone Biltmore Mansion house that was completed Christmas eve 1895 with its 250 rooms, 65 fi replaces, indoor pool, and a bowling alley. The beauti-ful Mansion reopened to the public in 1952 with continued remodeling and new areas of the home progressively being opened for sightseers. Closing ceremony and major door prizes were done on the front lawn of the mansion and riders were allowed to park around the court yard a normally restricted area. Prizes were given for oldest male rider Michael Gabriel 83 years old from Ohio, oldest female 73, oldest bike came from Charlottesville Va. and largest club was a group of 37 BMW riders from Cleveland Ohio. A great event at an excellent location, for info on area attractions fi nd them on the web: BiltmoreEstate.com, AcmeMotorcycles.com, wttthetimemachine.com, bmwra.org, pbtfus.org, and bobsbmw.com. ~ Garth Hinz ~

GREAT PLACES TO RIDEGREAT PLACES TO RIDE


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

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

states that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count

on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of the advertisers in this issue can be found, in bold, throughout this listing – they are here for you, making a special showing to give you the fi nest in everything

that they have to offer. Most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads is greatly appreciative of our

advertiser’s continuous support each month - they are the sole fi nancial supporters of this magazine – WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please

give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads

family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (757) 831-2264 or email thunderroadskelly@yahoo.

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DEALER SERVICES

Maryland

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

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

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

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

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

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

Harley-Davidson of Maryland Inc7010 Troy Hill DriveElkridge, MD 21075

(410) 796-1044www.harleydavidsonofmaryland.com

Haus of Trikes12636 Sunset Ave. Unit F5

Ocean City, MD (410) 213-2421

www.hausoftrikes.com

North Carolina

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

336-722-3106

Davis Harley-Davidson2215 Hanford Rd.

Burlington, NC 27215(336) 227-1261

www.davishd.com

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Highway 158

Harbinger, NC 27941(252) 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

Nag’s Head Harley-Davidson4104 S. Dare Trail

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

(252) 255-5922www.nagsheadhd.com

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

Elizabeth City, NC 27909(252) 338-8866

www.outerbankshd.com

Virginia

Absolut Cycle Worx5016 Old Midlothian Tnpk

Richmond, VA 23224(804) 497-7000

Email: [email protected]

Al’s Towing & Nicky’s Custom5570 Raby Rd

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

www.alstowing.com

American Legend Custom Motorcycles10611 Wards Rd

Rustburg, VA 24588(434) 821-5303

www.americanlegendcustomcycles.com

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

www.baysidehd.com

Black Wolf Harley-Davidson18100 Black Wolf Lane

Abington, VA 24211(276) 628-5822

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

(804) 526-2300www.burchamscycles.com

Catlin Kustom Cycles1909 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA804526-2208

www.ckccustoms.com

Chix Custom Cycles3745 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 363-2453

www.chixcustomcycles.com

Classic Twins19363 Brandy RoadBrandy Station, VA

(540) 829-0313

Coleman Power Sports 435 S. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA(800) 888-3619

www.wherethepoweris.com

Coleman Power Sports 14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA (703) 497-1500

www.wherethepoweris.com

Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell1701 Temple Parkway

Prince George, VA (804) 861-4700

Cycle Creations4230 Lankford Hwy

New Church, VA 23415(757) 854-4144

Departure Bike Works5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

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

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

East Coast Harley/Buell17975 Main Street

Dumfries, VA(703) 221-3757

Full House Cycles100 Full House Drive

Winchester, VA 540-667-0088

Gator Hole Powersports342 Mecklenburg DriveChase City, VA 23924

(434) 372-1771

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

Winchester, VA 22602(540) 662-4468

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell6450 George Washington Memorial Highway

Yorktown, VA(757) 872-7223

Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg20452 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA434-237-2381

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

HOPAR’S21771 Timberlake RoadLynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 455-2143&

5411 Williamson RoadRoanoke, VA 24012

(540) 362-0140

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Iron Sports Custom Cycles 3520 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 366-0042

Jim McClure’sMaster Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

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

Mark Long Cycleswww.marklongcycles.com

68 Cool Springs RdFredericksburg, VA

(540) 899-6700&

22890 Quicksilver DrDulles, VA

(703) 661-8600

Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle5570 Raby Rd.

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

www.alstowing.com

Outkasst Cycles3907 Bellson Park DrMidlothian, VA 23112

(804) 744-7848“SCREW STOCK”

Outlanders4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson9739 Lee Highway

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

ProStreet Cycles8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

www.prostreetcycles.net

Revolutionary Harley-Davidson6401 Richmond RdLightfoot, VA 23090

(757) 565-5122

Richmond Harley-Davidson10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

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

www.ridersinc.net

Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson/Buell1925 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, VA 24017(540) 562-5424

Rob’s Used Harley Parts2617 Fox Mill Rd.Reston, VA 20191

(703) 476-6607www.robsusedharleyparts.com

Rocker Originals441 Grafton Drive

Yorktown, VA 23692(757) 898-RIDE

www.rockeroriginals.com

Rocket Rogers Old 97 Choppers 2830 Riverside DriveDanville, VA 24540

434-792-3132www.rocketrogersmotorcycles.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

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

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 499-8964

South Richmond Harley-Davidson Shop10011 Hull Street

Richmond, VA(804) 745-3445

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson4960 Riverside Drive

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

www.davishd.com

Tidewater Motorcycles Inc.4324 Godwin Blvd

Suffolk, VA (757) 255-4200

Tom’s Custom Cycles7203A George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt17

Yorktown, VA (757) 898-7702

Velocity Motorcycles – Eagle RidersSALES & RENTALS

1202 North BoulevardRichmond, VA 23230

www.Velocityvintage.com (804) 353-3456

Waugh Enterprises385 Waugh Boulevard

Orange, VA(540) 672-5550

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

Manassas, VA(703) 369-7077

www.whittshd.com

West Virginia

Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles9478 Winchester AveBunkerHill, WV 25413

(304) 229-9360www.bustedknucklescycles.com

Cole Harley-Davidson 1804 Bland St.

Bluefi eld, WV 24701(304) 324-8116

Mike’s Harley-DavidsonHighway 119 Preece Bottom Rd

Delbartown, WV 25670(304) 426-4241

PAINT & GRAPHICS

Virginia

Dye Art Custom Airbrush & Graphics200 Commerce Circle, Suite L

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

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

Petersburg, VA 23833(804) 733-8956

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

www.motorcyclevirginia.com

BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS

Virginia

Diva Customs501 17th St.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-DIVA

www.divacustoms.com

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

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven1920Atlantic Ave


Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties

9902A Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA

(757) 599-4070

Reeps Riders3601B E. Ocean View Ave

Norfolk, VA 23518(757) 362-3971

www.reepsriders.com

Renegade Classics14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Woodbridge, VA 22191703-499-9533

www.nova.rcosva.com

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

Portsmouth, VA 23707(757) 967-8268

[email protected]

The Shade Tree www.myshadetree.net

757-435-2457

The Leather Shack10 Weems Lane

Winchester, VA 22601(540) 678-3900

www.theleathershack.com

Trends6405 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 362-9790

West Virginia

C & A Bike Accessories1615 Winchester Ave. Unit B

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

www.cabikeaccessories.com

INSURANCE

Clark Insurance Agency4709 Mason Rest Ct.

Richmond, VA (804) 271-1961

BARS & RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseOn the Bypass, Hwy 158

Kill Devil Hills, NC(252) 449-CRAB

Krazy’s SaloonRt 1 South

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

Mako Mike’s Restaurant MP 7 – US 158 Bypass

Kill Devil Hills, NC252-480-1919

Virginia

Boneshakers Saloon1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 961-8382www.boneshakerssaloon.com

Club Car Café18497 Dunne Ave

Parksley, VA 23421(757) 665-7822

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

Yorktown, VA(757) 898-8500

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy

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

www.damonsbar.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseRudee Inlet

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 491-DICK

HOOTERs of Chesterfi eld 1211 Huguenot Rd

Midlothian, VA(804) 378-9464

HOOTERs of Chester 2401 West Hundred Road

Chester, VA(804) 425-9464

HOOTERS of Fredericksburg10400 Spotsylvania Ave

Fredericksburg, VA(540) 898-8044

HOOTERS of Richmond7912 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA (804) 270-9464

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

(757) 596-9104

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

Knuckleheads Roadhouse401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com

Mary Jayne’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill565 Cedar Road

Chesapeake, Va 23322(757) 549-0367

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

EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT!

Talons Sports and Spirits11800 Hull St. Road

Midlothian, VA 23112(804) 744-9541

Suits to Sleeveless EVERYONE’s Welcome Here!

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

Virginia

Bayside Harley-Davidson2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5

Portsmouth, VA 23704757 397-5550

www.baysidehd.com

Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental 14159 Mariah Court

Chantilly, VA703-802-9860

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

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Caratoke Highway

Harbinger, NC 27941252 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA 24401(540) 213-8026

www.shenandoahhd.com

FUN PLACES TO STAY

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

PHOTOGRAPHY

Fisher Productionswww.fi sherproductionsonline.com

Motorcycle & Auto portraitsLeading the way in Sport Photography

(804) 720-1049

SPORT FISHING

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

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


TATTOO STUDIOS

City Limits Tattoo & Piercing, Ltd.119D Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA 23834(804) 504-0600

www.citylimitstattoo.com

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

BANDS

Southern Attitude BandCountry * Southern Rock * Classic Rock

For Bookings Call Ben Duncan (757) 713-2088

The Rhythm PigsContact: Timmy Fodrey

(757) 286-6001www.rhythmpigs.com

10 Foot 6 Contact: Sonny Bowen

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

TOWING

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

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

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

Peaco Towing, Inc. 24 HOUR SERVICE6906 School Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23228(804) 262-1001

REAL ESTATE

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

(757) [email protected]

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

Keller Williams RealtyCell: (757) 641-7949

[email protected] stacieb.yourkwagent.com/home

PGR, BSSC, HRRA, NAR, VAR

TRAILER SALES

Segeleon Racing LLC(757) 651-7451


Trailer World1982 George Washington Memorial Highway

Gloucester Point, VA 23062www.vatrailerworld.com

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

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

[email protected]



by Randy Kidder

I last left off with the news that Busted Knuckles was building a bike for the 1 in 8 organization, to raise money for breast cancer research. I showed you photos of the project bike, a torn-down Honda CBR that they planned to custom-ize into 1 in 8’s only sportbike. Of course, every

project hits a few snags, and this bike build was no different. Some of the custom-machined parts were delayed and a few didn’t fi t perfectly the fi rst time. As you see in the photos that once-stock CBR 600 became one awesome looking machine. The paint job includes checkered fl ag graph-ics and 1 in 8’s motto “racing for a cure.” You can see the “breast cancer ribbon” stitched into the seat. Also check out some of the smaller details like the one-off hand grips and footpegs, and that custom exhaust just begs to be heard. Last but not least, standing behind the bike to see the tire in its extended swingarm gives you an idea of the thought that went into this unique sportbike. And, the guys at Busted Knuckles managed to complete the bike build in only a few months (all while continuing to run their shop and including the “down times” when they had to stop the build due to scheduling and parts-arrival issues). As you can see, they did a real nice job. Now that their bike is done, it will be displayed at 15 events, starting in Youngstown, OH, and will appear on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” The fi nal stop for the bikes will be in California where they’ll be auctioned off at a celebrity auction.For more information on The 1 in 8 Motorcycle Series to benefi t breast cancer research go to www.1in8.org. To check out Busted Knuckles, you can visit their website at www.bustedknucklescycles.com. If you’d like to donate to the cause, feel free to contact either The 1 in 8 Organization or Busted Knuckles.


What is Your Bike Worth? What is Your Bike Worth? Probably Less Than You ThinkProbably Less Than You Think

We as motorcyclists are a different breed. For most of us our motorcycles are more than a mode of transportation. They are more like treasured art which we have over time modifi ed and created to make unique to us. When someone damages or de-

stroys the precious object in an accident, to us, they have damaged or destroyed a priceless artifact, not just dam-aged a motor vehicle. However, to the insurance com-panies, our motorcycles are merely motor vehicles which carry a fair market value just as any other motor vehicle does. Unless you have protected your bike, if it is totaled in an accident, all you will receive is fair market value, regardless of how much you owe on it or how much you think it is worth.Fair market value is the amount that the motorcycle would sell for on the open market. Not to be confused with what you would ask for if you were to sell it. The insurance companies will look to the NADA many times to gauge the value of a motorcycle. They will also look at what similar motorcycles are selling for in your geographic area. I often get complaints that the insurance company is not taking into consideration items such as chrome or exhaust in computing a value. Keep in mind that fair market value is not computed by adding up all that you have invested in the motorcycle. If you add $2,000 worth of chrome to your bike that does not necessarily mean the bike is worth $2,000 more than before you added it. The question is, can I as a buyer go out and purchase another bike like it for less. The answer is often yes. You can go on Cycle Trader or eBay and fi nd a plethora of motorcycles chromed to the hilt being sold for much less than you would sell it for. In fact, Jim Cannon, who is with our fi rm, tracks what motorcycles are selling for on sites such as EBay in order to be able to better articulate to an insurance company why a motorcycle is worth more than they are offering. That is why I tell clients that if they want to put chrome on their motorcycle, do it because you like the chrome, not because you want to add value to your bike. I also advise that they save their receipts. While you can’t always get the full value of what you invested, you can sometimes get more by documenting what you have invested, depending on what was added and when it was added. So what can you do to protect your bike? Other than what I advised above, you can purchase gap insurance. Now do not be confused. Gap insurance does not mean that you get replacement value for your motorcycle. What gap insurance does is pay the difference of what the mo-torcycle is worth, and what you owe. It keeps you from

being “upside down” in your loan. By way of example, let’s say you buy a bike for $15,000. One year down the road you owe $13,500 but the fair market value is now $11,000. You are in an accident and your bike is totaled. The insurance company is going to pay you $11,000. That means that you will still owe $2,500 on a motorcycle that you do not have any more. Trust me; those are pain-ful payments to make. However, if you bought gap insur-ance, that would make up that $2,500 difference so that you would not fi nd yourself owing further on the bike. You can also insure your motorcycle for a certain amount, often called scheduled value. What that means is that if your bike is totaled, the insurance company will pay that pre-set amount. Take that $15,000 bike that you bought in the previous scenario. You schedule the bike at $15,000. The same year goes down the road and it is worth $11,000. If you are in an accident and the bike can be fi xed, then the insurance company will pay to have it fi xed (they have to put in the same condition it was before the accident). However, if it is totaled, they will pay you $15,000.The bottom line is that the vast majority of us are riding with what is called an “actual cash value” policy (ACV). If our motorcycle is totaled, we will get the actual cash value of that motorcycle. If you, as many of us do, see your motorcycle as something that you have a personal invest-ment in and you want to protect that investment, then you need to make sure that you purchase more than an ACV policy. Otherwise, your investment is at mercy of free market; and the free market will almost always determine that your motorcycle is worth less than you think it is.

Matt DanielsonLaw Offi ces of Tom McGrathVirginia Coalition of Motorycles



Sunday morning, June 24th the sun was shining and it was looking to be a great day. Volunteers began setting up for the Fastlane Biker Gear 2nd Year An-niversary Party, Bike Show and Vets House Benefi t. Meanwhile, bikers had been gathering all morning long at Knuckleheads Road House. Everyone was enjoying a biker breakfast special and registering for the police escorted ride through town to Fastlane for the kickoff of the party from 12 to 5pm. The massive group arrived shortly after 12 to fi nd the party in full swing. The Blue Lords once again were kicking out great tunes all day. Astro DJ’s took care of the band breaks and bike show activities. Many registered for the bike show with trophies for fi rst and second place with a best in show. There was a little something for everyone. Ice Cycles had bikes roaring all day on the Dyno. Vendors and exhibitors were on site including some killer bikes from Pro Bikes. The Vets House kept the cold ones fl owing from the beer truck. Those who were hungry could fi nd good Bar-B-Q from Smokies. There were door prizes, a raffl e and auc-tion of some very nice airbrushed items for the Vets House. A sizeable crowd gathered throughout the day mingling, making new friends and just having a great time. The event drew a much larger crowd over last year making it a huge success once again. A consid-erable amount was raised for the Vets House includ-ing a sizeable donation from the Boneshakers Social Club. A big thank you goes out to all of the sponsors, contributors and volunteers. Special thanks to the Virginia Beach Police Dept. for their assistance and help with the escorted ride. Also a special thanks to Bobby G from Upright Builder for his help running and taking care of the bike show activities. Smitty from the Vets House would also like to express his appreciation to everyone.

Ride Safe Randy & Kim

Virginia Beach, VA

The 5th annual Richmond Summer Tattoo Show in Richmond Virginia June 8th-10th. There were shops

from all over the US. I saw award winning artists at work making custom tattoos from Tribal to Por-

traits. The tattoo of the day on Friday was awarded to Fuzion Ink for a Portrait Tattoo that looked just like

the photo “what a beautiful work of art” . Fuzion is the fi rst legal tattoo shop open in Norfolk Virginia in 56 years. If you missed this show check out the one

in November.DeAna

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PREACHER RICK

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

Back in the early nineties when my wife and I were still dating, she experienced one of those incidents that de-fi ne your character. She was working as a Phlebotomist in a local hospital (For those do not know, a Phlebotomist is the person who takes your blood for whatever variety of tests the doctors want to run on you). One day she had to draw blood from a woman who was suffering from A.I.D.S. While Teresa had the syringe in the woman’s arm the woman went berserk and grabbed the syringe out of Teresa’s grip, then proceeded to stab Teresa in the hand with the syringe.

Needless to say, this became quite a concern. Testing was not quite as good as it is now and we were told that it would take six months before they would be 99% certain of Teresa not contracting H.I.V. from the stab. They even put her on a cocktail of preventative medications “Just in case.”

What happened two days later is what truly impressed me. Teresa was back to work and came across the same patient who had stabbed her. The woman was remorse-ful but no matter how she felt after the incident, the end results would be the same. I have often wondered what I would have done in the same situation but no matter what I ‘think’ I would do, I really do not know and will never know unless I face a similar situation.

What Teresa did was to forgive the woman. She got down on her knees next to this woman who ‘may have’ delivered a lengthy death sentence to her, and prayed with her and shared with her the forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

Thankfully we eventually learned that Teresa was not infected. But there were a few stressful months between the stabbing and the fi nal negative test results.

My original thought on this article was about how my wife’s experience provides a wonderful example of how we need to learn to forgive others when we are wronged. But I think it would be more prudent to see this in another light.

The woman who stabbed Teresa had wronged her and deserved to be punished for it. Teresa would have been totally in the right—legally—if she had pressed charges and wanted nothing more to do with her. She did not owe this woman any forgiveness. But she chose to have mercy on her, to have empathy for what was happening to this woman who was slowly dying from her ailment. And she chose love instead of anger to help comfort the woman.

That is how God reacts to us. Only God is acting on a much greater scale. All of us have done something in our lives to offend a holy God. None of us are perfect. But God has chosen to overlook our imperfections. And through the sacrifi ce of Jesus Christ all of our sins have

been forgiven.I now look on this story from the eyes of the woman

who stabbed my wife. She was lost in her own tragic dilemma and acting out on basic instinct. I can relate to that. I did not deserve love and mercy from a Holy God. But thankfully that is just what he offers. All I had to do was accept it. That same forgiveness is offered freely to all of us, no matter what we have done or are doing. If you want to be able to truly ride free, then accepting that gift is the only way to really open the road of life.

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


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

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

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

Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach) Christian Riding GroupMeets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pmOverseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra [email protected]

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

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

Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc. 501 ©3 Non-Profi t Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Offi ce: (301) 893-2900 Email: [email protected]: www.fi reupthundrout.com/bikerswithheartMotto: We Ride Because We Care

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

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

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

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIIMeets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter XYorktown, VA www.blueknightsvax.com

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

Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969, Graffan Reynolds (540) 588-6191, Dave Miller (540) 362-3962

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

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

Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle ClubBill Robinson, Chapter PresidentEmail: [email protected]: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910

Central VA Trail RidersMeets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected]

CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VAInfo: (540) 588-6191

Concours Owners GroupCOG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874Email: [email protected]

Down By Law 757 MC Clubwww.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”Email: [email protected]

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

GWRRA chapter K of RoanokeMeets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn AirportWeb address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAKChapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897

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

GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERSMeets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pmFor more info call (540) 265-2986

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

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

Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026; [email protected] www.heavenssaints.comHonda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/CMeetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun Motorsports in Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652

Honda Riders Club (HRC)Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm Stonewall Jackson VFD 7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233

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

Iron Horse MinistriesMeets the last Friday of every month at 7:00pm; room 235 in the LCA building at Thomas Road Baptist Church on Candlers Mountain Rd. in Lynchburg VA. We also have a Biker Bible Study every Sunday morning at 9:30 in the same room. For more information contact Pastor Steve at [email protected] or call him at (530)305-4095.LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of month See www.ladyriderinc.com or write [email protected]

Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Associationwww.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396Richmond, VA 23235 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324 www.sonofthundermm.com [email protected] meet every fi rst Saturday of each month at thunder alley Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073. Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome. Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder Alley. Times: Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm; Thurs.(Recovery Program) 7 pm. All our runs go to JC’S Recovery House – All people that we help through this house are by application and acceptance based on they’re desire for help.

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

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

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 1885461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://vbstar.mav.net email:[email protected], contact Lisa Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)[email protected]

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

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

TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to confl ict with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of Volvo Pkwy & Battlefi eld Blvd in Chesapeake, VA

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

Virginia Freedom RidersP O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com President: Bernie Adams Email: [email protected] Membership Offi cer: Sandy Cartwright email: [email protected]

V MAX Owners AssociationEric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct., Fuquay Varina, NC

27526 (919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell, 150*132514*24 Nextel Direct Connect Jimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia, 5901 Atteentee Rd Springfi eld, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15, Cell: 703-618-2333 Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144 Roseway Ct., Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753

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

Wings Over HistoryGold Wing Road Riders Assoc.Appalachian Region N. Virginia District Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd., Richmond, VA 23237

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



A Child In NeedA Child In NeedOnce again, Lynchburg and surrounding area motorcyclists came together to help a beautiful 3 year old child named Christian Izaiah Godin. This fair skinned blond hair blue eyed and big smile child just melted my heart when I met him. He is suffering from a terminal cancer called Neuroblastoma. The many doctors that have seen him all agree that he most likely has about another 5-6 months. It is one thing to watch someone passing from such a dreadful disease but for it to be a child and yet so young pulls at your heart. Billy Powell, owner of Tattoo Shops in Madison Heights and Rustburg, was the lead organizer for this Poker Run and a great band named “Hateful Bones” donated their time and efforts for this worthy cause. The Poker Run was held on July 21, 2007. It was a beautiful day with about 85-90 local bikers riding from the Marine Core League on Lakeside Drive to a relatively newer establishment called BB’s in the Gretna area. After a cool refreshing drink, off to Altavista and Lucky’s Irish Pub, then to the famous Marilyns in Lynchburg, Big Licks, Local Pub and back to the Marine Core League for results of the Poker Hands, 50/50, raffl e, and auc-tion. After a great afternoon of riding, the band “Hateful Bones” entertained the crowd. After hearing about Christian and what he and his parents have been dealing with, a local Funeral Home called Tharp Funeral Home located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg Va. 24502, offered to provide all professional services for Christian when needed. This extraordinary gift will save these young parents approximately $5,000.00. There will be ex-penses including a child’s casket as well as other incidentals but we hope that you, our readers, if you have an extra $5 or $10, would send a dona-tion to Tharp Funeral Home in care of the Fund for Christian Izaiah Godin. We, the motorcycle community is known for many things but our big hearts and our joy in helping people, needs to be the thing that is always remem-bered. Thank you in advance and on behalf of Matt and Shana, the young and courageous parents of Christian Izaiah Godin, may your ride be full of happy memories and let’s all help each other in a time of need.

Written byMicheline Cerillo-BanksThunder Roads Magazine



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