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The bikes are out in full force, the weather has broken & everyone’s ready to ride! Just as the flowers are sprouting up everywhere after their long winter’s nap, the riders are hitting the streets everywhere & heading out for adventure. It’s been a long time coming folks – the 2010 riding season is officially underway! There are so many incredible events scheduled so far this year as our calendar continues to pack them in each month. It’s not your typical ride season this year either…there was so much hype in the past years about events having “the same ole stuff” so, many event coordinators have come up with some very creative ideas to keep the fun & excitement fresh for event goers. There’s something for everyone out there & as our magazine continues to grow throughout the region, you’ll find more & more destinations to venture while cruising through some of the most scenic areas of the east coast.

We’d like to remind you all that the large number of bikes on the road this time of year, include many new riders who recently got their license & have taken to the streets to join you. Be respectful of each other & if you see a fellow motorcyclist stranded or appear to be in need, please take a few minutes to stop & ask if they need some help. Some riders are embarrassed to be stuck on the side of the road & don’t want to look “wussy” while standing in their leathers & boots next to the broken down beautiful bike. Hey, it happens & it’s not a matter of “if”, but “when” it will happen to you. We’re suppose to take care of our own out there & that means anyone who rides, no matter what they’re riding.

We’ll be back again next month with a lot of good info & news you can use for the summer months coming up. Have a great month of April & lots of fun catching the Springtime winds in your faces that we’ve all waited so long to enjoy…Wishing you all Peace, Love & Happiness in all your days – Stay safe!

Happy Trails…

Kelly

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORCONTENTS

Calendar Of Events............................................4

Proud To Be An American..............................8

Hot Shots..............................................................12

Clubs & Organizations..................................23

The Joker’s Wild..............................................28

Biker Friendly Directory..............................32

NCOM News Bytes..........................................36

On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39

Advertisers Index..........................................44

Apr 3rdHD of Washington DC Easter Bunny and SalesFort Washington, MD Make plans to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 3rd! There will be sales all day at Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort Washington, MD.

Apr 4thSwap Meet/Pig Pickin’ Chesapeake, VA Mary Jaynes Lazy Horse Bar & Grill Monthly Swap Meet & Pig Pickin’. No set up Fee! Come Early Pick Your Spot, Breakfast served ‘till Pig Time. 9:00 am ‘till ?. 565 Cedar Road (Cedar Lakes Shopping Center), Chesapeake, VA (757) 549-0367

Apr 4thEaster Sunday

Apr 9th – 11th , 20105th Annual Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally Virginia Beach, VA KOA Kampground: 1240 General Booth Blvd , Virginia Beach , VA 23451. Featuring: Vendors, Dealers, Exhibitors, Concerts, Contests, Games, Food and MORE. More info: www.bikersfortykesandtroops.org. All proceeds benefit USO of Hampton Roads and Children’s Hospital of The King ’s Daughters

Apr 9th – 11thThe Blue Ridge Bike Fest Roanoke, VA The Blue Ridge Bike Fest is Virginia’s largest Motorcycle festival, rally, and expo. Join us April 9-11, 2010 at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA. Featuring more than 150 vendors and manufacturers this event has more than doubled in size from year 1. More than 15 bands will perform throughout the weekend featuring Dokken, Great White, SwampDaWamp, Jive Mother Mary and more! The A-Team will perform stunt shows all weekend and the Ms. Blue Ridge Bike Fest Bikini Contest will crown the new spokes model for the show. Bring your custom for the largest custom contest in Southwest Virginia with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Hours: Friday: 3pm-9pm, Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm. Visit BlueRidgeBikeFest.com for more info!

Apr 9th – 11thVirginia Bike Fest Petersburg, VA It’s 3 Days of Thunder Action as Virginia Motorsports Park brings you the Virginia Bike Fest. Friday will feature a special Bike Night at the track where bikes can purchase a Sunday Bike Fest event ticket and receive FREE entry on Friday night. Saturday will be Wild Bill’s Suck Bang Blow Poker Run with a $2,000 cash prize up for grabs. The Poker Run will end at Picture Lake Campground next door to the track with the Saturday Kickoff Party. Sunday will be the Bike Fest Main Event at VMP. Drag Racing all day inlcuding everything from Nitro Harleys to Street Bikes. The Poker Run drawing and payout will also take place in addition to the Bike Show, Bike Rodeo, Stunt Show, and Stage Show. The midway will also be packed with vendors from all up and down the mid atlantic showing off their bike products and accessories. Call (804) 862-3174 for more info or check us out online at www.virginiamotorsports.com

Apr 10thShenandoah Valley H.O.G. Annual Chili Cook-off Staunton, VA Chili will be available 11am till it’s gone!!$5 gets you a bowl and a spoon eat all you like drinks and even beer available. In addition there’s a bike show and mustang show

Apr 10th2nd Annual Hospice Foundation Benefit Bike Ride Dillon, SC Saturday, April 10, 2010, Rain date: 4/24/10. Ride start and stop @ Community Home Care & Hospice office @ 805 N. 8th. Ave. Dillon SC. Register 9:30 AM, Ride starts 11:00 AM. $15.00 donation per biker, $5.00 donation passenger. Food & prizes. Call Gary Lucas 910-474-2373. www.communityhch.com

Apr 10thShenandoah Valley H.O.G. Annual Chili Cook-off Staunton, VA Chili will be available 11am till it’s gone!! $5 gets you a bowl and a spoon eat all you like, drinks and even beer available. In addition there’s a bike show and mustang show

Apr 11thChristian Soldiers CB - Wounded Warriors Benefit Ride Virginia Beach, VA Christian Soldiers Christian Brotherhood... is sponsoring a ride to support our Troops... especially those that return and are in need of artificial limbs. The Wounded Warrior Project is an incredible way to say “THANK YOU” to our Troops when they come home wounded. All proceeds from this ride go directly to the WWP. The ride is a beautiful route around some Virginia back roads - NOT simply thru town. We end at a great spot and cook some chow for all riders to eat. Route and menu will be on our posters (look for them in town and at TAMA). Possum was served last year and people loved it...kidding). Ride begins in Virginia Beach VA and ends in Chesapeake VA. Registration: 9AM-10:30AM. Kickstands UP: 11AM. Lunch: 12:30PM. Contact ICEMAN for detail, 757.515.9595, [email protected], http://www.christiansoldierscb.blogspot.com/

Apr 11thBlessing of the Bikes Gloucester, VA Come and bless this riding season with us! On Sunday, April 11th at 1pm, the Good News Riders Christian Motorcyclist Assoc. will bless your bike and this riding season. ‘Laskin Road’ will be playing on stage and 138 Tattoo, Hampton Roads Harley Davidson and other vendors will be here enjoying the day with us. $5 donation at the door will be going to benefit the local American Red Cross. Damon & Company, 7104 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, VA 23061, 804-693-7218, www.myspace.com/damonsbar. Check us out on Facebook too!

Apr 11thDirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free

vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date April 18th

Apr 11thChristian Soldiers CB - Wounded Warriors Benefit Ride Virginia Beach, VA Christian Soldiers Christian Brotherhood is sponsoring a ride to support our Troops... especially those that return and are in need of artificial limbs. The Wounded Warrior Project is an incredible way to say “THANK YOU” to our Troops when they come home wounded. All proceeds from this ride go directly to the WWP. The ride is a beautiful route around some Virginia back roads - NOT simply thru town. We end at a great spot and cook some chow for all riders to eat. Route and menu will be on our posters (look for them in town and at TAMA). Possum was served last year and people loved it... kidding). Ride begins in Virginia Beach VA and ends in Chesapeake VA. Registration: 9AM-10:30AM. Kickstands UP: 11AM. Lunch: 12:30PM. Contact ICEMAN for details. 757.515.9595. [email protected]. http://www.christiansoldierscb.blogspot.com/

Apr 16th – 19th15th Annual FL Freedom Rights Rally Monticello, FL 15th ANNUAL FREEDOM RIGHTS RALLY, Monticello KOA Campground, Monticello, FL. Info: 386-943-9610, [email protected], or www.ABATEFlorida.com. You like to ride in Florida? Come on out and show the Legislators in FL that BIKERS HAVE RIGHTS TOO! This rally’s high-point is an escorted ride RIGHT ONTO THE ROTUNDA AT THE FLORIDA STATE CAPITOL IN TALLAHASSEE! Be a part and bring the Bikers’ fight to the Capitol! Free tent camping too!

Apr 16th, 17th & 18thJR’s 14th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic Virginia Beach, VA Presented by Southside Harley-Davidson, Red Bull & Geico Motorcycles. New location! Northlanding Beach Campgrounds, 161 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA (757)426-6241, www.northlandingbeach.com . Overflow site with full hook up at Sandy Point Resort, 176 Sandy Point Dr., Knotts Island, NC, 300 yards away. Michele Smith filming for Two Wheel Thunder for the Discovery Channel. Featuring Live Concerts by Bucky Covington, Darryl Worley, Butter, Krunch, The Righton Band, Tailgate Down, River Boyz. Events Scheduled: Over 100 Vendors. World Famous Bike Builders. Bike Show ($500 1st Place). Parade of Bikes. Wall of Death. Live Music 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Scheduled to appear: Strip Club Choppers, World Famous Celebrity Bike Builders, Wall of Death, Over 100 Vendors, “Big Rick Hoffman” Swede Built Motorcycles and many more… Vendor & sponsor info contact J.R (757) 675-8488 or Mitch (757) 560-0877. Advance ticket pricing: Weekend pass only $35. Fri - $15. Sat - $20. Sun - $10. Tickets purchases during week of event are addl $5. Portions of proceeds to benefit: Vigilant Watch – Helping local Sheriff, Firefighters, Police, EMS & their families. www.VaBeachBikeClassic.com

Apr 18thSpring Thaw Poker Run Staunton, VA Shenandoah Valley HOG presents it’s spring thaw poker run. Registration 11am till noon, cost $10. All riders welcome. Weather/hog hotline 540-946-9992. Rain date April 25

Apr 18th – 25thBarry’s Outer Banks Bike Rally Grandy, NC Description: “Rally at the Nut” Free admission. Vendors on site. Bands on site. Famous for our great food. Cold beer/all ABC permits. 2010 theme “RIDE:EAT:SLEEP:REPEAT”.Pirates of the Currituck ball Saturday Night, April 25th - Costume Contest. Barry’s Bike Rally benefits the Naval Special Warfare Foundation which supports the Special Operations Community. Barry’s Bike Rally specifically supports the families of fallen seals. Your patriotic support of our event is appreciated. Visit http://www.barrysbikerally.com

Apr 24th100 Mile Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Ride Prince George, VA Bikers Against Child Abuse, Virginia Tri-Cities Chapter will conduct it’s annual 100 Mile Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Ride Fund Raiser. When: April 24th 2010 9-5. Where Colonial Harley Davidson 1701 Temple Parkway, Prince George Va 23875. Cost $10.00 donation per vehicle. Please visit BACAUSA.COM . For more information e-mail [email protected]

Apr 24thBike Blessing Dinwiddie, VA Crusin’ for Jesus #2 - By: New Creation in Christ Ministries April 24, 2010, 10:00am - 4:00pm Bike blessing at 11:30am. Location Smyrna Baptist Church Parking Lot, 18725 Carson Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841. Good food, good music, good fellowship cause “We serve a good God!” Donations to benefit Alpha House. Call for more info Pastor Tammy “T” Hayes, 804-712-3245

Apr 24thPoker Run for Gloucester Youth and Family Services Hayes, VA This ride is to benefit the Gloucester Youth and Family Services, specifically to help sponsor local children’s participation in organized summer activities, and is organized by LocalCycleEvents.com. Registration starts at 9:30 April 24th at 3200 George Washington Memorial Hwy Hayes VA. First bikes out at 10:30. Ride some beautiful scenic roads through Mathews and Middlesex Counties and Kilmarnock. The ride will finish up back in Gloucester, where there will be live music, food, raffles and more. Come support a worthwhile cause. For more information: [email protected]

Apr 29thGraffiti’s Ink’s Tats 4 Tots Richmond, VA Hooters West Broad, 7912 West Broad Street. 96.5KLR on site 6-9pm. Call Graffiti’s at (804) 559-4658 or Hooters at (804) 270-WING for more info

May 1stWorld’s Largest Poker RunRichmond, Petersburg, VA Richmond-Petersburg Va. chapters of Red Knights MC

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(Chapters 1 and 8) will host a Poker Run to Support The Fallen Firefighters Survivor Foundation. This event is happening worldwide to set the World Record. Each participant will have their name in the Guinness Book of World Records if the record is broken!! Ride starts at South Richmond Harley Davidson (10011 Hull St., Richmond Va.)and ends in downtown Petersburg. Registration begins at 9:00am, last bike out at 11:00am. Entry fee is $20.00 (includes $10 registration and $10 first hand), each additional hand is $5. Last bike in at 4:00pm. Raffle prizes available at final stop. Food and beverages available at the local pubs and restaurants at the final stop. $500 awarded for Best Hand!! You can view flier and contact information at http://www.redknightsva8.com/

May 1stHot Rods For Kids Car Show Stafford, VA May 1st Kate Waller Barrett Elementary PTO will hold its 2nd Annual Hot Rods for Kids - Show & Shine. The event will be held at the school at 150 Duffey Drive, Stafford, VA 22556 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. All vehicles are welcome. Awards to the Top 30 vehicles. Dash plaques to the first 50 vehicles. Registration from 9:00am to 12:00noon. Registration fee - $15.00, Spectators - Free. Directions: From I-95 North/South, take exit 143B - Garrisonville. Merge onto Route 610 West, go approximately 2 miles and make a right on Barrett Heights Road. Go approximately 0.3 miles and make a left on Fritters Lane. Follow Fritters Lane for approximately 0.4 miles then make a right turn on Duffey Drive. For more information, please contact Bernard Close (571) 247-3016 or Kim Close (540) 207-7055.

May 2ndDirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date May 23rd

May 2nd3rd Annual Relay for Life HOPE Ride Poquoson, VA Rain Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010. Event Location: Poquoson City Swimming Pool Parking Lot, 16 Municipal Drive, Poquoson, VA 23662. Registration Opens at 11:00AM First Bike Out at 12:00PM. Last Bike in at 2:30PM. Cost: $10.00 per rider. $5.00 for additional poker hands. $1.00 for BONUS draw. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Prizes & Awards for Best & Worst Hand. Ride will end back at the Poquoson City Swimming Pool Parking Lot...Where there will be Food, Drinks, LIVE Music from the Hogge Band, Raffle for Prizes, 50/50 Drawing...Plus much, much more. All proceeds are to benefit the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Program. For more information, please contact: Larry Wainwright (757) 714-8827, Mark Boesen (757) 570-2209, or e-mail us at [email protected]

May 7thInternational Female Ride Day 2010

May 8thRotary Rumble for KidsChesapeake Virginia Rotary Rumble for Kids - Chesapeake Virginia. The Rotary Club of Great Bridge and the Castaways Riding Club invites you to help in providing much needed donations for six local children’s charities. Charities include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Children’s Harbor Child Care, March of Dimes, YMCA, & Edmarc Children’s Hospice. This ride will be a dice run traveling along country roads. We will have T shirts, a 50/50, auction and live entertainment by Long Shot. Your $15.00 donation will get you coffee and bagels, a T-Shirt and a ride pin. For more information contact Mark Stearns at [email protected]

May 8th“Cruisin’ 4 A Flush” Poker Run Maurertown, VA Maurertown, VA--Join Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation for this beautiful ride along Shenandoah County’s winding and scenic country roads while supporting our youth programming! The “Cruisin’ 4 A Flush” Poker Run is a fundraiser for the dept. Event starts at Shenandoah County Park, 380 Park Lane(Route 11), Maurertown, VA. Registration starts at 9:00am; last bikes out by 11:00am. Last bikes in by 3:00pm. Cookout and prizes awarded in the afternoon. Ride Distance: approx. 70 miles. $15/rider; $5/passenger. Additional poker hands can be purchased for $10/hand. Raindate: May 15 (same times). For more information, contact Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation at 540-984-3030, http://www.scpr.info, or [email protected].

May 8thBike Festival Providence Forge, VA Blue Knights of Virginia Chapter VIII is hosting the 2nd Annual New Kent Bike Festival at Colonial Downs Raceway, I-64 Providence Forge, Va. on 5/08/10. Admission is Free! Bike Show with trophies, Car Show with trophies, Live Bands, Motorcycle Skills Demos,Free Anti-Theft VIN Etching, Poker Run, Food Merchandise and Dealer Vendors, Door Prizes. Ride In and Hang Out at this family event. All proceeds support local charities. See our website for more info: http://www.BKVA8.com

May 9thMother’s Day

May 15thArmed Forces Day – Thunder Roads Salutes all of the men & women of our Armed Forces

May 15thRide for Ride with Pride Poker Run Fishersville, VA Cruiser Club USA , Chapter 08 will be holding their Inaugural “Ride for Ride with Pride”. “Ride with Pride” helps challenged children and adults overcome huge obstacles through horsemanship. Inaugural ride on May 15, 2009; Rain Date May 22, 2009. Starting/Ending @ Augusta County Community Center/Wilson Middle School, Fishersville, VA. First bike out at 10 a.m. $15.00 for 1st hand, second hand $5.00. Food, prizes, vendors. Early

registration guarantees an event T-shirt. To register or for more information visit the www.CCUSA08.org website or email [email protected]. Vendors please visit the website.

May 22ndBeacons 3rd Annual K2K Virginia Beach, VA Beacons of Tidewater 3rd Annual Kidz 2 Kamp (K2K) motorcycle ride to raise money for underprivelidged children to attend summer camps. All proceeds to benefit Capture the Dream Summer Camp and Camp Hope Haven. Location: Bubba’s Deli and BBQ (next to the Farmers Market) at the corner of Princess Anne and Damn Neck. Registration will start at 9:00 AM. There will be lunch provided, trophies, door prizes and blessing of the bikes. Last year we raised over $3,700.00 and we have a goal this year of raising $5000.00. Please come out and support this worthwhile event. Rain date will be 23 May 2010.

May 22nd4th Annual Robbie Green Charity Ride Powhatan Virginia The Wings of Hope, Heaven’s Saints, and Living Wheels CMA Powhatan Chapter invite you to a day filled with great riding, good food, and music for the whole family. The ride will start at River City Diner at 11430 West Huguenot Road, Midlothian Va. 23113 and ends at Powhatan Volunteer Fire Company 1, 3971 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan Va. 23139. Registration is $15 per bike and is from 9:30am to 11am. Rain or Shine! 50/50, cash prizes, and awards will be presented at the end of the ride. Proceeds going to Project Life Saver and Families of the Wounded Fund. For more information call Ron at: 804-240-5664 or Rodney at: 804-393-0528

May 22ndRed House VFD Poker Run Red House, VA The Red House VFD will host its second annual poker run fund raiser. $10.00 per hand includes Bike Show that will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trophies. Hot dogs with fixings. Registration will start at 9 AM. First bike out 9:30-9:45. Donations are welcome with all proceeds to benefit the Red House Volunteer Fire Department. Please contact Diane at at 434-610-0783 or 434-376-5582 for more information 9467 Red House Rd, Red House VA.

May 29th“Official Rolling Thunder XXIII Reunion Spot” Fort Washington, MD Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC located in Fort Washington, MD will host the Official Rolling Thunder XXIII Reunion Spot on Saturday, May 29th with free food while supplies last, entertainment, vendors, the official Rolling Thunder Tshirts, pins and patches for sale, Rolling Thunder and Harley-Davidson MotorCompany Officials on site and MUCH MORE! www.hdwash.com

May 30thAmerican Pride Yellow Ribbon Ride Fort Washington, MD Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC will have a Police Escorted Ride leaving the dealership at 9 am. We will have free coffee and donuts, while supplies last and opening ceremonies. You don’t want to miss this! www.hdwash.com

May 31stMemorial Day

June 6thSummer Splash Poker Run Ocean City, MD Eastern Shore HOG Chapter Poker Run, Registration 9 a.m. to noon, $10 per person, free pins to first 300. Top prize $300 (based on 300 entries), door prizes, food by Red Knights, 50/50, music, prizes for furthest HOG Chapter, extra card with Operation We Care donation, all motorcycles welcome, no alcohol please, benefits Ride Across Md., Spuck & Lib Scholarship Fund, chapter operating fund. www.easternshorehog.com

June 11th & 12th15th Annual South Central Bike Fair Chase City, VA Debuting Working Man’s Biker Build-off - Kent’s Kustom Cycles vs. Route 6 Cycles vs. Moody Motorsicles. Friday:Gates Open 2pm- Hot Rod/Bike CRUZ-IN w/ Live Music, vendors. Saturday: Bike Fair, Rodeo, & Poker Run, 25 class Bike Show--Burnout-Pit, Rodeo--50/50--Contests--Poker Run, Vendors—Tattoos, Live Music. $5 Donation for Poker Run $5 Donation for Bike Show. $15 Weekend General Admission or $10 per day coolers welcome – camping – BYOB, food & drinks available. www.southcentralbikefair.com. Both events held @ Chase City VFD Training Grounds 534 Jonbil Road - Chase City , Virginia 23924. For more info call (434)372-0092 or (434) 210-0325, [email protected] . Benefiting the Chase City Volunteer Fire Dept.

June 12th10th annual Edmarc Hospice for Children Poker Ride Portsmouth, VA The American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 54 would like to invite the biker community to the 10th annual Edmarc Hospice for the Children Poker Ride. At Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Bar Ports, Va. Buffet breakfast before a 90+ mile ride and back for bunch (included in registration fee). 100% of the proceeds go to Edmarc Hospice. Registration starts at 8:30 am. Cost $15.00 rider & $10.00 Pass. Please contact Gino Blackwell 729-4685 or E-mail at [email protected]

June 13thDirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date June 27th

June 14thFlag Day

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List your event free @ www.thunderroads-virginia.comEVENTSJun 18th – 20th5th Annual Iron Titans Motorcycle Rally/Swap Meet Tazwell, VA Tazewell County Fairgrounds Tazewell, VAMotorcycle, car & truck show, burn out pit, motorcycle/dirt bike & ATV rodeo, tattoo artist, vendors, Ms. Iron Titan beauty pageant, poker run & bug run, live band, swap meet, 50/50, raffles, prizes and contest through out the rally. Tent and RV camping/public showers. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, SC. AMA sanctioned. Tazewell County Fairgrounds Tazewell, VA

June 24th – 26thVirginia State H.O.G. RallyChesapeake, VA. Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Virginia State H.O.G. Rally in Chesapeake, VA. Chesapeake is an undiscovered Natural Wonder Waiting to be explored! You have the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake Arboretum, Skate Park, Planetarium, Veterans’ Memorial, Deep Creek Lock Park, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Fun Forest, Wildlife Refuge, Civil War Trails and much more. The rally is located in the heart of the amazing Hampton Roads region which means adventures and outdoor activities from ocean to river to trails and way, way beyond. Come enjoy great riding opportunities, good time with friends, indoor bike show, wonderful opening ceremonies, aircraft carrier tours and best of all...if you pre-register by May 6, 2010 your name will be entered into the drawing for the Grand Prize! We will be giving away a 2010 Harley-Davidson Nightster. You must be pre-registered and you must be at closing ceremonies. NO EXCEPTIONS! Don’t fret the summer heat. We’ve got you covered with rally activities and indoor bike show at the Chesapeake Convention Center located next door to the rally’s host hotel. Get ready for some fantastic awards. After all, it is “The Roaring 20th” rally and you’ll want to be part of history! Got questions? Visit the rally website or simply call (757) 471-3669. If no answer, leave a name and phone number and your call will be returned within 24 hours.

June 26thRiverfront (Ice Cream) Challenge Lynchburg, VA A Motorcycle Run with a twist and a lot of Ice Cream!!! You will have 90-minutes to Ride through Lynchburg, and Campbell and Bedford Counties, stopping to pick up special coupons at local businesses (you don’t even have to get off your bike). Collect all your coupons, cross the finish line within 90-minutes of your start time, and you qualify for a special drawing with prices, free t-shirts, and more. From 10:30 to Noon there will be an All-You-Can-Eat - Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Turkey Hill Ice Cream and WYYD, who will also be providing a live concert, all the ice cream you want or can eat and a fun day for the entire family! Registration is open from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m on Sat. June 26 at Riverfront Park, downtown Lynchburg, VA, but spots are limited, so register online at www.riverfrontchallenge.com. The registration fee is $15.00 for motorcyclists, $5.00 for extra passenger. Kickstands are up promptly at 9:00 for this fun, timed event. There will be route sheets, several route options, and lots of fun places to see and visit. So choose your riding partners, drive safely, and have a blast! There will also be runs, walks, and bicycle rides going on downtown and something for kids, families, and adults. Please bring the whole family and enjoy a “Day at the Riverfront”.

June 26thSmithfield Olden Days Smithfield, VA Olden Days June 25 6-9 pm 26- 10-10 pm in Smithfield VA is a wonderful destination for all bikers. Crafters, BBQ Contest, Food, Music, Pagan River Homemade Raft Race, Dunk Tank, Antique Cars, Hot Rods, Bikes, Rhondells play Friday night on Main Street in downtown Historic Smithfield. Full day of fun with so much to do and see. While you are here for the event you can stroll through our wonderful shops and antique and art and fun stuff. contact Terry Thompson 757-357-2214 [email protected]

June 27thUS Military Vets M/C, VA Beach Chapter, Vets Helping Vets Ride - Virginia Beach, VA The US Military Vets M/C annual ride to support the VA Beach VetsHouse. The VetsHouse is a place for homeless Vets to stay while getting their lives back together. It is supported solely by donations. Please Come out, enjoy the ride, and feel better knowing that you helped someone in need that once fought for you. The times and locations are TBD. Please contact Ragman at [email protected] FMI. http://usmvmcvabch.org

July 4thIndependence Day – Happy Birthday America!

Jul 17thFt.Valley F.D. & IAFF Local 4783 Poker Run Ft Valley, VA Benefits training funds for both departments Saturday - July 17, 2010. Begins and ends at Ft. Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Ride through scenic Shenandoah Valley, 7088 Ft. Valley Road. Lunch provided (13:00PM-4:30PM) with live band. Ft. Valley, VA 22652. Cash payout: Best hand-$200.00 / Worst hand-$100.00. Questions: 540-335-5927 or 540-481-0055. Door Prizes. Rain Date 07/24/2010. Onsite Registration: starts at 9:30 AM. Last Bike out at 11:30AM-Last bike in at 4:00PM

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

Aug 7thNew Model Year Open House Fort Washington, MD Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort Washington, MD will have their annual New Model Year Open House on August 7th. Free food, while supplies last, entertainment, activities, sales, new bikes on display and MUCH MORE! www.hdwash.com

Aug 14thPamplin Vol. Fire and EMS Annual Poker Run Pamplin City, VA Pamplin Volunteer Fire & EMS will host its annual Poker Run fundraiser in efforts to raise the resources needed to continue to provide rescue service for the counties of Appomattox, Charlotte and Prince Edward Counties as well as the Town of Pamplin. $10 Per Hand. Bike Show and Bike Rodeo. Auction. Children Activities. *New this year Antique Car Show* First Bike out at 9:00 AM - Last Bike out 11:00 AM. Enjoy this 89 mile ride through scenic Prince Edward County, with 5 stops all at neighboring departments and an extra card at the return stop. Location: Pamplin, VA at Pamplin Vol. Fire & EMS Fire Department. Contact Info: www.pamplinfire.com E-mail: [email protected], Telephone #: Leslie Cheatham - 434-352-2923 Bob Card, Jr. - 434-664-851l, Eli Harrison - 434-664-7186

Aug 9th – 15thSturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SD http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Aug 15thDirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Aug 29th

Aug 28thRide for the Warriors III Yorktown, VA Yorktown, VA The Brothers In Arms MC-Yorktown Chapter is hosting a ride to benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund provides financial support for the dependents of United States military personnel lost in performance of their duty, benefits the Center for the Intrepid, a world-class state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation center that serves military personnel who have been catastrophically disabled in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and veterans severely injured in other operations and in the normal performance of their duty, and the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). For additional details go to www.biamc-yorktown.com.

Sept 12thGrandparents day

Sept 19th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Sept 26th

Sept 25th“Ride the Raceway” Richmond, VA Attention riders, this years March of Dimes Bikers For Babies event will be “Ride the Raceway” for the Babies. That’s correct you heard right, we will ride our Motorcycles around the Richmond International Raceway. More information to follow, sponsorship and vendor availabilities. Contact Mark Mulvaney, Ride Chairman, 757-961-2080 or [email protected]

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

Oct 30thHalloween Open House & Fashion Show Fort Washington, MD Make sure to come out to Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC’s Halloween Open House and Fashion Show! Costume contest with cash prizes, candy for the kids, fashion show, sales and much more! Located in Fort Washington, MD. www.hdwash.com

Nov 7thDaylight Savings Time Ends – Fall back…set your clocks back 1 hour!

Nov 11thVeteran’s Day

November 13th3rd Annual Wreath Ride Outer Banks HOG Chapter and The Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation present the third Annual Wreath Ride to Benefit the National Wreath Project. The foundation was formed by the parents of Marine Sgt. Eric McColley, killed on February 17, 2006. The National Wreath Project began on Christmas Day 2006, when the McColley family placed 515 wreaths in Quantico National Cemetery where their son is interred. In 2009 the project placed 3300 wreaths in Quantico National Cemetery and Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. This year will mark the 5th wreath placement and the foundations goal is to increase the number of wreaths placed to 5000 in three National Cemeteries. For further information please visit http://www.sgtmac.org

Nov 25thThanksgiving Day

Dec 11thChristmas Open House & Santa Fort Washington, MD Come to Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort Washington, MD and check out the Christmas Open House! Free pics with Santa! Free food while supplies last, sales and much more! www.hdwash.com

Dec 25thChristmas Day


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Proud To Be An AmericanDenzel Washington and Wounded VetsDenzel Washington made a visit to the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas, in December, 2004. Among other things, he participated in a ceremony awarding Purple Hearts to three soldiers and visited several others.He also toured the Fisher House facilities there, was impressed with what they were doing, and did indicate a desire to support it. A rumor got started that he dramatically pulled out his checkbook on the spot and wrote a check for the cost of building an entire house, which was not true. Fisher House says the confusion may have come when an announcement was made later in that a new $1-million facility was going to be built.It was at the same time as a mention that Denzel Washington had pledged a donation to Fisher House.Four months later, however, he came through “in a big way”, according to the folks at Fisher House. They won’t disclose the amount of his gift, but Fisher House spokesman James Weiskopf says it’s one of the largest in the organization’s his-tory and that Denzel Washington has agreed to serve on the Fisher House board of trustees. Fisher House is a program that provides special housing at each of the Army’s major medical centers for the families of soldiers who are receiving medical treatment, often from being wounded on duty. Fisher house is either a facility or a group of facilities where family members can stay for no cost or reduced cost, which helps ease the burden of possibly having made a long and expensive trip to be by the bedside of a family member and to make it possible for even low income families to be able to stay close by.


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Women Riders Month – May 2010Join the celebration next month, honoring the ladies who take life by the handlebars – May is Women Riders Month. The month will be featuring special events, discounts for lady riders only & festivities hosted by Biker Friendly business-es. Since the introduction of International Female Ride Day by Vicky Gray, Director of MOTORESS International back in 2007, the focus on women riders & their love of motorcycling has grown tremendously. Last year Harley-Davidson stepped up to the plate to declare May as Women Riders Month – and it’s taken off from there. This year the ladies are ready to rev things up out there & make some noise so get ready for it. In our May 2010 issue, Thunder Roads Virginia will have a Special feature Section for Women Riders Month with a com-plete list of rides, events, specials and parties that will be hosted by various businesses throughout our region in the month of May. These events for the ladies will not be listed in our calendar of events & will appear only in this special section. If you have something special planned for the ladies in the month of May, email [email protected] no later than April 23rd for it to be included in our May 2010 issue. Ladies, start your engines!


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Many times when people are involved in, witness, or stumble across an accident, they are confused, scared, concerned about legal ramifications, or just plain do not want to get involved. These are all quite normal feelings and decisions that a person may make in these types of situations. I have been responding to traumatic emergen-cy calls for 29 years and have a long standing reputation for being calm and in control. However, the times that I have either witnessed an accident, run across an acci-dent, or been involved in one, which unfortunately I have, it still shakes me to the core. Each state has a, “Good Samaritan Law” (GSL) on their books. Although they all basically say the same thing, they do have their differ-ences. What is the GSL? It is a law that protects you, if you decide to help someone who is injured or ill. It basi-cally blankets you from any liability. It was put in place so that people would not be reluctant to help someone in need. However, if you are a professional medical care giver or emergency responder, and you should already know this, you already have a duty to act. Again, every state has their own GSL, and every country as far as that goes. Just Google your states GSL and read about it, it’s pretty interesting stuff. So, you come upon an accident or witness one on the roadway, and it is blocking traf-fic, what do you do. First, consider your own safety, as in one of my previous month’s article, secondary colli-sions are very common. If you decide to aid someone in need, you are no good to them if you get injured as well. Second, check for injuries and aid accordingly and have someone call or go for help. If there are no injuries, what do you do? Should you move the accident to the shoul-der or off the roadway to clear for traffic, or just leave everything in place until Law Enforcement arrives? Some states say that if there is no one injured, you can move vehicle(s) off of the roadway. However, some states say it is against the law to leave the scene of an accident at all. So, unless you are familiar with your states law, I would just leave the vehicles in place. What if there are injuries? Again, leave vehicles in place and await ar-rival of Law Enforcement, and Emergency Responders. Common question: I was always told that you should not move an injured person, is this true? Yes, this is very true. The only reason you would move an injured person is if they were in a life threatening situation and moving them would be saving their life, i.e. the vehicle was on fire. Most people who are subjected to a traumatic event such as an automobile accident, usually act with common sense theories and do just fine. However, wouldn’t it be great to know a little First Aid, and /or CPR (Cardio Pul-monary Resuscitation) in a situation where someone is in need of such care? Contact your local Red Cross, they can teach you or direct you to learn these skills. Ride safe, ride free, watch out for the other driver, and please take care of the children.

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In Memory of Heather Elizabeth Baker1986 - 2010On September 15, 2007 a poker run for Heather & Dad was put on by Ab-

solut Cycle Worx- Jason Kincaid, River City Diner, Blue Fox Cafe, Brigman’s Auto & Body Shop- Earl & Sheri Brigman, Music by The Parrish Brothers, Wild Rose Cafe, Talons and Thunder Roads Magazine - Kelly Werrell and crew. For Heather and her family and friends, it was a day that was cherished more than we can imagine. Many of us got to meet Heather for the first time when she arrived for breakfast at River City Diner. When all the bikes where leaving and the media and cameras were flashing she became an instant celebrity and famous in her eyes! She loved hearing and seeing all the bikes starting up and waving at all of them. It’s amazing how bikers do these types of events but rarely know the impact we make on someone’s life. This was the first time her Dad allowed Heather’s picture to be published and he chose Thunder Roads. Heather was suffering from Huntington’s Disease but was extremely happy and couldn’t wait to tell her nurses and friends at Amelia Nursing Home when she returned.

Heather grew up in Powhatan Va and was born to Denise and Randy Baker. She was the youngest sister to Monica. Her mother Denise had passed away also from Huntington’s Disease. Heather spent alot of time as a child with her grandparents Joe & Elva Baker, playing and doing all the normal things children do, like riding her bike. Randy remarried to Sheila, and she became a mother for both Heather and Monica. As the family grew, Heather’s life was happy and fulfilled. Things started to change in Heather’s life at the age of 12. Little things were being noticed like her hand writing and mental state. At school her best friend Michelle Royall looked after Heather and stayed with her until the end of her life.

Heather was a graduate of Powhatan High School although she was now in a Resident Facility in New Kent. She returned to walk with her graduat-ing class. She loved swimming, horseback riding, movies, music, cherry milkshakes, and a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys! Her favorite color was blue and she was not shy in any way.

Heather was granted a trip to Disney World by the Make a Wish Founda-tion where she was spoiled and loved it. Another favorite day was shared with her sister Caley and Dad was when she meet Aaron Carter and went to his concert. Her room was plastered with his photos.

Huntington’s Disease is a devastating hereditary degenerative brain disor-der for which there is no effective treatment or cure. HD slowly diminishes the ability to walk, think, eat, talk, reason and many normal functions while you remain alert. Heather faced this with great courage.

In the early morning of February 4th, 2010, Heather took her last breath with her Dad holding her. She was a miracle at birth and now an angel of God, and she has been reunited with her mother and free of pain.

* This is a prayer that Randy and Heather shared together and would like to share with all.

Don’t worry about anything. Instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done... God’s peace is far greater than the human mind can understand. Heather would say to all of you “ I Love You Hun” & Thank You.

A special thank you to Linda and staff at the Commonwealth Center of Stanton Va., Dr Daviddow, Liz, Rhonda and all Staff at The Cumberland Brown Schools in New Kent Va, Allison, Debbie and the entire Staff at Amelia Nursing Home - you all meant so much to her. Thank you to all the Hospitals that helped. Heather was surrounded by many close friends and family dur-ing her final weeks. A special Thank you to Michelle Royall, Rachael Martin, Sara Kelly and all who were there for her. No matter what life’s challenges are, we must face them, be strong and believe in God as Heather did. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dale Memorial Park c/o Heather Baker Memorial 10201 Newbys Bridge Rd Chesterfield VA 23832.

The family would like to thank all that helped and loved her including the people Heather referred to that made her famous such as: Aaron Carter and his staff, Channel 6 News and Camera man Tim Hawkins, Kelly Werrell of Thunder Roads magazine and all of her staff, Earl and Sherry of Brigmans Body and Paint Shop, River City Dinner Restaurant, Jason Kincaid of Abso-lute Cycle Worx, The Blue Fox and Roses Café, and Talons.

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

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

ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter ( Williamsburg , VA ) meets 9AM every 1st Sunday at Beachcomber's Restaurant, 8811 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown , VA 23692. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Gene Spare at 757-903-6541 or [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Sons of God Motorcycle Club Ministry® made up of Christian Bikers whoshare a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ with other bikers.We hold bible study every Monday evening. For more information call TJ(757) 819-3362, Thing (757) 621-4891 or Grape Ape (757) 831-1294. or visitour website at www.sonsofgodmc.org Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and individual rights. email: [email protected]. Website:vfr-race.com

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A father walks into a restaurant with his young son. He gives the young boy 3 nickels to play with to keep him oc-cupied. Suddenly, the boy starts choking, going blue in the face. The father realizes the boy has swallowed the nickels and starts slapping him on the back. The boy coughs up 2 of the nickels, but keeps choking. Looking at his son, the father is panicking, shouting for help. A well dressed, attrac-tive, and serious looking woman, in a blue business suit is sitting at a coffee bar reading a newspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. At the sound of the commotion, she looks up, puts her coffee cup down, neatly folds the newspaper and places it on the counter, gets up from her seat and makes her way, unhurried, across the restaurant. Reaching the boy, the woman carefully drops his pants; takes hold of the boy’s testicles and starts to squeeze and twist, gently at first and then ever so firmly.. After a few seconds the boy convulses violently and coughs up the last nickel, which the woman deftly catches in her free hand. Releasing the boy’s testicles, the woman hands the nickel to the father and walks back to her seat at the coffee bar without saying a word. As soon as he is sure that his son has suffered no ill effects, the father rushes over to the woman and starts thanking her saying, “I’ve never seen anybody do anything like that before, it was fantastic. Are you a doctor? “ ‘No,’ the woman replied. I’m with the I.R.S.

A man wakes up in the hospital, bandaged from head to foot. The doctor comes in and says, ‘Ah, I see you’ve re-gained consciousness. Now, you probably won’t remember, but you were in a pile-up on the freeway.. You’re going to be okay, you’ll walk again and everything, but... something happened. I’m trying to break this gently, but the fact is, your willy was chopped off in the wreck and we were unable to find it.’ The man groans, but the doctor goes on, ‘You’ve got $9000 in insurance compensation coming and we have the technology now to build you a new willy that will work as well as your old one did -better in fact! But the thing is, it doesn’t come cheap. It’s $1000 an inch.’ The man perks up at this. ‘So,’ the doctor says, ‘it’s for you to decide how many inches you want.. But it’s something you’d better discuss with your wife. I mean, if you had a five inch one before, and you decide to go for a nine-incher, she might be a bit put out. But if you had a nine inch one before, and you decide only to invest in a five-incher this time, she might be disappointed. So it’s important that she plays a role in helping you make the decision. ’The man agrees to talk with his wife. The doctor comes back the next day.’ So,’ says the doctor, ‘have you spoken with your wife?’ ‘I have,’ says the man.‘ And has she helped you in making the decision?’ “Yes, she has,’ says the man. ‘We’re getting granite countertops.’

The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office. The IRS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney. The auditor said, ‘Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, Which you explain by saying that you win money gambling.. I’m not sure the IRS finds that believable.’ I’m a great gambler, and I can prove it,’ says Grandpa. ‘How about a demonstration?’ The auditor thinks for a moment and said, ‘Okay. Go ahead.’ Grandpa says, ‘I’ll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.’ The auditor thinks a moment and says, ‘It’s a bet.’ Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor’s jaw drops. Grandpa says, ‘Now, I’ll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my other eye.’ Now the auditor can tell Grandpa isn’t blind, so he takes the bet. Grandpa removes his den-tures and bites his good eye. The stunned auditor now real-izes he has wagered and lost three grand, with Grandpa’s attorney as a witness. He starts to get nervous. ‘Want to go double or nothing?’ Grandpa asks ‘I’ll bet you six thousand dollars that I can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.’ The auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there’s no way this old guy could possibly manage that stunt, so he agrees again. Grandpa stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, but although he strains mightily, he can’t make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor’s desk. The audi-tor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win. But Grandpa’s own attorney moans and puts his head in his hands. ‘Are you okay?’ the auditor asks. ‘Not really,’ says the attorney. ‘This morning, when Grandpa told me he’d been summoned for an audit, he bet me twenty-five thousand dollars that he could come in here and piss all over your desk and that you’d literally be happy about it!’

Two young businessmen in California were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store in the shop-ping mall. As yet, the store wasn’t ready, with only a few shelves and display racks set up. One said to the other, “I’ll bet that any minute now some lame-as senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we’re selling.” Sure enough, just a moment later, a curious se-nior gentleman walked up to the window, looked around intensely and rapped on the glass, then in a loud voice asked, “What are you sellin’ here?” One of the guys replied sarcastically, “We’re selling ass-holes.” Without missing a single beat, the old timer said, “Sales are good. Only two left.”


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TWO-CHEESES, HAM, BANANA & POTATO CHIPS CASSEROLE1 Pkg. Softened Cream Cheese12 Slices of White Bread w/ Crusts Cut-Off1 Pound of Deli Ham; Sliced Razor Thin4 Bananas, Sliced in 1/2 inch Discs1/2 Bag (2 Cups) Crushed Regular Potato Chips6 Slices of Bacon; Cooked Crisp4 Eggs1 Cup of Whole Milk1 Cup of Heavy Cream1/2 tsp. of NutmegSalt & Cracked Pepper to TasteI know it sounds whacked, but my Mom used to make this cause it was cheap to fix and went a long way for a family of seven! Try it.....it will become one of your faves too......especially for Pot-Luck Socials.Butter spray a 9x13 glass baking dish. Spread Cream Cheese liberally over (6) pieces of your white bread squares (minus crusts), lay them down flat in baking dish. Take your razor-thin deli ham and just make an even layer of it all over bread slices and pat down. Sprinkle your cheese all over top evenly. Then, cut your bananas all over the top of your ham, then the remainder (6) pieces of de-crusted white bread, spread w/ the cream cheese, lay that down on top of ba-nanas, press down again. Next, in a separate bowl, mix up your whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, salt & pepper to taste & nutmeg. Pour this down all over and around sides of cas-serole. Now, put your potato chips in a large plastic bag and leave open just a bit at top for air and just smoosh them up in bag and then spread evenly all over top, and then crumble up bacon and distribute evenly all over top of chips. Bake in a 350 pre-heated oven for 45 minutes. Let cool and then cut & serve in squares. This will become one of your “go-to” comfort dishes that you’ll pass down thru time.

SUPER E-Z, BLUE CHEEZY HOME DRESSING1 (8 oz.) Tub Sour Cream1 Cup (4 oz.) Crumbled Blue Cheese1/4 Cup Mayonnaise1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar

2 Cloves of Garlic, MincedSalt & Cracked Pepper to tasteCombine all together in a small bowl, cover & refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The best!

HURTS SO GOOD CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING1 Loaf of crusty French or Italian Bread* Cut into medium-sized cubes3 Cups of Whole Milk1/4 Cup Heavy Cream1/2 Cup of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur1 Cup Granulated Sugar or *Splenda for Baking1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar1/4 Cup Real Cocoa Powder1-1/2 Tbls. Quality Vanilla Extract2 tsps. Pure Almond Extract1-1/2 tsps. Ground Cinnamon6 Eggs; lightly beaten8 Ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate ChipsLightly butter spray a 9x13 glass baking dish and add the bread cubes. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream & Bailey’s. In separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar (or Splenda) and brown sugar with the cocoa powder and mix well. Add dry mix to the milk mixture and whisk to-gether well to blend. Add the vanilla & almond extracts to beaten eggs. Now, combine egg mixture with milk mixture and mix them up good. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the entire mixture evenly all over the bread cubes. You’ll need to let stand for about 20 minutes to let bread cubes absorb & soak up, stirring occasionally. Bake the pud-ding for 1 hour in 325 pre-heated oven. Now.....real quick, cause’ it only takes a minute, mix up one box of Jell-O brand plain Vanilla pudding or French Vanilla Pudding (your call) and pour it all down and over your Chocolate Bread Pudding. Let the pudding set-up just a bit but be sure and serve warm & yummy. You could also drizzle Caramel ice-cream topping over it if you don’t like the pudding idea. Or come up with a topping of our own. However you serve it, it will rock the house, baby!


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 that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that

welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold,

throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are “Biker Friendly” & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates of all of our advertiser’s continuous

support each month - they are the sole financial 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 [email protected]

“Where There’s Bikes….There’s Going To Be Thunder - THUNDER ROADS”

* Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations

DEALERS & SERVICES

Maryland

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

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

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

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Virginia

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

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

804-642-3436 fax# [email protected]

www.bigdaddyzcycles.com

Coleman Power Sports * 14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA (703) 497-1500

www.wherethepoweris.com

Departure Bike Works *5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA 23224(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

Foley Motorsports*8151 Mechanicsville, Turnpike

Mechanicsville, VA 23111(804) 559-4282

www.sportvehicles.com

Gary’s Automotive Again *23220 Airport Street

Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-8644

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell *6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy

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

Outlanders *4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson *9739 Fairfax Blvd

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

www.patriothd.com

Pro Street Cycles *8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

(804) 271-7785 – Fax

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

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

Richmond Harley-Davidson *10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

www.richmondharley.com

Scooters6906-B School Ave.Richmond, Va 23228

804-321-0037

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell *213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

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

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

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson *4960 Riverside Drive

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

www.thunderroadhd.com

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

Dedicated to protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists

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

BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS

Virginia

DIVA Customs*501 Virginia Beach Blvd

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

Cycle Thunder * Apparel, Accessories & Installation

3110 W. Leigh Street Richmond, VA 23230

www.cyclethunder.com (804) 822-5447

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

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven1920 Atlantic AveVirginia Beach, VA

(757) 425-2458www.hrhd.com

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

www.tidewatermotorcycles.net

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

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

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

INSURANCE

Allstate Insurance *Frank Ciambrone Jr. - Agent

2726 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) [email protected]

GEICO PowersportsMotorcycle, ATV, RV, Watercraft

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

Tri-Cities Ins. Co., LLC *Jim Mrava – Principal Agent

8901-A Patterson AveRichmond, VA 23229Phone (804) 747-4407

Cell (804) 929-1997Email: [email protected]

BARS & RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.walnutisland.comwww.outerbanksbikeshow.com

Virginia

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

Kilmarnock, Va. 22482(804) 436-1100

Baker Street*1920 Centerville Tpke #101Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 479-4582

BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

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Thunder Roads Is Brought To You Each Month By The Following Biker Friendly Businesses


Thunderbird Grill *201 Battery Park RoadSmithfield, VA 23430

(757) 357-7001www.ThunderbirdGrill.com

CUSTOM PAINT & GRAPHICS DESIGN

Lloyd’s Airbrush & [email protected]

www.lloydsairbrush.com(804) 712-8871

Specializing in Custom Paint & Graphics

ENTERTAINMENT – BANDS

Mean Dean *Hard Hitting Originals & Classic Covers

www.meandean.site11.com(804) 559-0820

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

Virginia

Eagle Rider Winchester *140 Independence DrWinchester, VA 22602

(540) 662-9292www.EagleRiderWinchester.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell *213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA 24401(540) 213-8026

www.shenandoahhd.com

POWDER COATING

Virginia

Iron Core Powdercoat*9802 Hosier St. Suite C

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

(757) [email protected]

FUN PLACES TO STAY

Virginia

Outlanders River Camp*4253 US Hwy 211 West

Luray, VA (540) 743-5540

www.outlandersrivercamp.net

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.walnutisland.com www.Barrysbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

METAL FABRICATION/WIDE TIRE KITS

ABW Designs*340 East Broadway Ave

Hopewell, VA 23860www.Abwdesigns.us

(804) 452-0088

Boneshakers Saloon*1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 961-2812For booking email [email protected]

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Buddy’s Sports Pub*1400 Kempsville Rd

(Orchard Square Shopping Ctr)Chesapeake, VA 23320

(757) 410-8444

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

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 491-2229

www.clutchbarandgrill.comemail: [email protected]

myspace.com/clutchvenue

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

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

Grumpy’s Bar & Grill 3541 South Plaza Trail

Virginia Beach, VA 757) 463-5033

HOOTERS Richmond – West Broad *

7912 West Broad Street(804) 270-WING

Richmond – Chester*2401 West Hundred Road

(804) 425-WING

Richmond – Midlothian*1211 Huguenot Road

(804) 378-WING

Knuckleheads Roadhouse *401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com

Lisa’s Place *7424 Brook Rd.

Richmond, VA 23223(804) 447-3994

Mary Jane’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill*565 Cedar Road

Cedar Lakes Shopping CenterChesapeake, VA 23322

(757) 549-0367

Quaker Steak and Lube*12832 Jefferson Ave.

Newport News, VA (757) 874-LUBE (5823)

www.thelube.com

Smackwater Jacks *3333 Virginia Beach Blvd

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

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

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

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

(804) 706-6600www.steelhorseva.com

RACING & EVENTS

Dirt Drags at Slades Park1111 Mount Ray DriveSurry, Virginia 23883

PHONE: (757) 357-9269E-mail: [email protected]

Virginia Motorsports Park *8018 Boydton Plank RdPetersburg, VA 23808

(804) 862-3114www.vmpdrag.com

TATTOO STUDIOS

Graffiti’s Ink Gallery – 3 locations *2311 Hungary Rd.

Richmond, VA 23228(804) 261-5689

www.graffitistattoo.com

111-A W. Williamsburg Rd. *Sandston, VA 23150

(804) 328-6989www.graffitistattoo.com

7122 Mechanicsville Turnpike *

Mechanicsville, VA 23111(804) 559-4658

www.graffitistattoo.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

Kuttin Station *For ALL your hair needs!

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

Biker Specials!(804) 469-9003

T-SHIRTS

Virginia

Wild Bill’s Custom Screen Printing * Owner William Ward

Official Screen Printer for Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic T-shirts * Hats * Sweat shirts * Jackets Aprons * Tote Bags * Lunch

Bags * Stickers * Magnetics * Vinyl Lettering and much moreOffice: (757) 961-7576 * Fax: (757) 490-5471

wildbillscsp@gmail

TOWING

Virginia

Peaco Towing Inc. 6906 School Ave.

Richmond, Va 23228804-262-1001

BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

* Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE April 33

TIMONIUM BIKE SHOW PLOWS THROUGH TWIN BLIZZARDSFebruary 12th – 14th, 2010TIMONIUM, MD. - The 2010 Timonium Motorcycle Show took on the twin blizzards, the largest snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic states since records were kept and still delivered another great bike event to a packed house. “We plowed for 36 straight hours during and after the storm so that 90% of the available parking was clean and clear for the thou-sands of two wheel enthusiasts who flooded the show site on opening day”, said Rich Kohles, Show Manager. Snow goers, who spent hours digging out of their neighborhoods, were rewarded with the largest displays of new, custom and antique motorcycles they had ever seen. “Even though the back to back three foot blizzards denied us another record crowd, it did weed out the lookers and tire kickers and brought in a super high quality motorcycle attendee”, said John Leach, owner of Pete’s Cycles, who recorded a 12% increase over last year’s sales.

The Timonium Bike Show was also loaded with interna-tionally known bike builders who were eager to show off their latest creations to adoring fans. Celebrity builders included Dave and Jody Perewitz, Vince ‘Nobody’ Doll from Redneck Engineering, Jeff Kessel from ICE (Independent Cycle East) and Copper Mike from Gravesend. Other great builders with impressive custom bike shop displays were: Travis from Bio Hazardous, Mark Brown Studios, Dave from Brunson’s Customs, Roy from C & C Cycle, Bill from Connolly Custom Cycle Services, Brian from Charm City Choppers, John from Custom Cycle Studio, Sean from Cycle Connections, Ron from Cycle Finish, Dave from Davz Customs, Frank from Death Row Motorcycles, Lee from De-parture Bike Works, Tim from Eastern Performance Cycles, Brian from Kundratic Kustoms, Justin Alt Custom Designs, Krys from MSP, Kenny from MRP, Larry from McCullough Customs, Mike from Pin Point Customs, Angel from Spar-kling Image, Diego from Triple Plate Customs and Wayne from ‘In The Weeds’.

Discovery Channel’s hot new motorcycle series producer and co-host Jay Barbieri was on hand with camera crew shooting footage for upcoming April episodes. Norm with Eastcoast Biker, Alfredo with Hardcore and Srinivas with Our Trip Videos were also shooting footage and interviews all weekend for their on-line shows.

The stage was full of excitement throughout the show with Hooters’ girl competitions, biker apparel shows, frozen t-shirt contests, Harley Davidson ‘Baltimore Ravens’ bike give-a-way, Valentine’s Day lingerie shows, tattoo and bi-kini contests and more.

J-Woww, star of MTV’s new hit tv series ‘The Jersey Shore’ was on hand for the TV show’s look-a-like contests. Super model Coco was signing her calendars, meeting and photo oping with her fans who showed up by the hundreds.

Playboy model Dj Kay Jay provided the background music for many of the exciting events on the entertainment stage by spinning her favorite customized tunes.

Over 260 motorcycles entered the 2010 Custom and Antique Bike Competition from all over the eastern United States. “The reason we continue to attract so many awe-some bike entries is the quality and experience of our judges, the amount of time we take to inspect each bike and the fairness and honesty of the entire 26 hour judging pro-cedure”, said Show competition Coordinator, Lisa Shack-elford. The top winners of the Custom and Antique Bike Competition were: ‘Judge’s Choice Best of Show’, Jeremy Cupp with his ‘08 Triumph, ‘People’s Choice Best of Show’, Gary Sharp with his ‘08 Honda Gold Wing, ‘Best Display of Show’, Jeff Hall, Bev and Wayne Nowicki with their Dun-geon Display, ‘Best Handcrafted Parts’, Shane Ramey with his ‘09 LC Fabrications – Birmingham Bee-Liner, ‘Best Paint of Show’, Jim Kirby with his ‘02 Dyna SuperGlide and ‘Best Antique of Show’, Kevin Grubb with his 1913 Rudge.

Next year’s show is set for February 11, 12 and 13, 2011. For more information, show photos, video and a list of the over 40 first place class winners, check out cycleshow.net.

2010 Collector T-Shirt Design

Discovery Channel camera crew member, Jay Barbieri, Michele Smith and David Perewitz wait for show to open.

Coco signing calendar - What’s she got that I don’t.

Michele Smith on ‘Patriot Bike’.

David Perewitz signing a fan’s personal photo. Super model Coco and a lucky bikerHooters girls showing off the Baltimore Ravens Bike


JWoww from MTV’s new hit series ‘The Jersey Shore’

Michele Smith checking out a new jacket.

DJ Kay Jay spinning her favorites from the stage

Bikini Contest Finalist Biker Chic in her new chaps


News BytesHALF A BILLION E-CYCLES TO HIT THE ROADWorldwide sales of electric powered two-wheel vehicles are set to explode over the next six years. According to a recently released study by U.S. based firm, Pike Research, 466 million e-bikes, e-motorcycles and e-scooters will be on the road by 2016. “Demographics and economics are aligning to create a strong market opportunity for two-wheel electric vehicles,” Pike’s industry analyst Dave Hurst told Cycle Canada. “In some countries, these vehicles will be engines of economic growth, while in others they will be signals of broader consumer behavioral shifts.” Not sur-prisingly Hurst claims that China will dominate the global electric two-wheel vehicle market, representing more than 95% of sales during the next six years. E-bikes will hold a 56% share of the market, predicts Hurst, followed by e-motorcycles at 43% and e-scooters in distant third with less than 1%.

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES LANE SPLITTING IN ARIZONA A bill to allow “Lane Splitting” in Arizona has been unanimously approved by legislative committee. Also known as white lining, or “filtering” as it is commonly referred to in Europe, motorcycles are allowed to weave between lines of cars in heavy traffic. Such practice is legal in the United States only in California and Washing-ton, D.C., but HB2475 would allow lane splitting through stopped traffic in Maricopa County only to begin with for a one-year trial starting next year. “The biggest factor on this bill is SAFETY and to try and reduce the number of rear end accidents,” said Mick Degan, lobbyist for the Modified Motorcycle Association (MMA) of Arizona. “DPS is behind and support of this bill along with AAA.” Also advocating for the measure is former California cop Ted Storck who wrote to the Arizona Republic newspaper; “As an ex-Los Angeles police officer, I support House Bill 2475, which would allow Arizona motorcyclists to split lanes. It is allowed in Califor-nia and has proven to be safe. I never once investigated an accident where a motorcyclist had an accident due to pass-ing other vehicles in the same lane when the freeways were slow or stopped. However, it did result in more and more people riding motorcycles, cutting down on traffic conges-tion. Even the head of the California Highway Patrol agrees that this California law should remain in effect. He agrees it cuts traffic congestion and has not resulted in any extra risk to motorcyclists or other vehicles.” The lane splitting bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Weiers of Glendale, has already cleared two committees in the House and faces a floor vote soon before it can be considered in the Senate.

OHIO MEASURE WOULD MAKE MOTORCYCLE PARK-ING SAFER Buckeye bikers will be able to back their motorcycles into angled parking spaces, under legislation unanimously approved by the Ohio House on March 10.

Substitute House Bill 204, sponsored by Rep. Tom Letson, D-Hubbard, passed 96-0 and now heads to the Ohio Sen-ate. Under existing state law, motor vehicles parked on pub-lic streets and highways cannot face into traffic. That poses a problem for people who drive motorcycles, which don’t go in reverse, Letson told reporter Marc Kovac, Dix Newspa-pers Statehouse Bureau chief. For angled parking spaces, motorcyclists have to physically push their bikes into traffic, creating a dangerous situation. Letson’s bill would allow cycles to be backed into angled spaces, instead. “Many of you are probably asking why this is necessary or what this even means,” Letson said. “...The purpose for this legisla-tion is to increase safety on Ohio’s roadways and to ease the unnecessary burden on Ohio motorcycle drivers.”

HIGHWAY SIGNS DELIVER A MESSAGESome of the best riding roads are in California, and a new campaign aims to make the roadways safer for motorcy-clists by lighting up over 700 changeable freeway message signs saying “Share the road, look twice for motorcyclist.” Following years of lobbying and letter-writing, ABATE of California is now working with state officials to utilize Amber Alert electronic message boards, when not in official use, to display the motorcycle awareness alert to millions of com-muters daily. The signs displayed the messages statewide for a one-week period during peek drive times, and serves as an example that other states can easily follow since it doesn’t cost anything extra to do. Similarly, HB2351 would require the Iowa DOT to use electronic message boards on Hawkeye highways to flash “Watch for Motorcycles” during May for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.

MORE NOISE ABOUT NOISEAcross the country, more and more communities are explor-ing efforts to silence noisy motorcycles, but in Maine a bill that began as a broad measure to cut back on loud pipes has evolved into a proposal to force motorcycle riders to display vehicle inspection stickers on their bikes.During hearings, the House Transportation Committee connected the noise problem to reports that nearly 40% of Maine mo-torcycles aren’t inspected. Faulty and noisy mufflers would fail motorcycles in annual inspections, so the measure was amended to require an inspection sticker be visibly affixed to the rear of the bike either on a mounting plate or on a rear fender or frame. The bill, which also calls for a study of motorcycle noise, has received initial House approval but still needs to be approved by the full House and Senate. A Racine, Wisconsin city panel has voted 4-0 recommending a newly written ordinance that would create a $100 fine plus court costs for “disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle.” It would outlaw, in a motorized vehicle, “violent, danger-ous, abusive, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct.” That would include: squealing tires; revving an


News Bytesengine; unnecessarily blowing a horn; sudden veering or acceleration; and popping wheelies on a motorcycle. The Culpeper Town Council Ordinance Committee has recom-mended that the Virginia municipality repeal its existing noise ordinance because it is legally unenforceable in light of recent court decisions. “The ordinance can’t be enforced the way it is written,” Mayor Pranas Rimeikis said of town noise regulations that rely on “a reasonable person” find-ing a sound too noisy. The town’s movement to repeal its ordinance, and possibly replace it with a decibel-based measurement, is based on a Virginia Supreme Court ruling from last April that found a similar ordinance in Virginia Beach was unconstitutionally vague. In January, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the state court’s decision, denying a review of it as requested by the city.

PATCH HOLDERS DENIED ENTRY TO FLORIDA FAIRAbout 50 bikers from an array of clubs rolled into the Florida State Fair looking for a good time, but because of the patch-es on their vests, they were refused entry and turned away. Fair rules, enforced by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, ban gang colors or signs. But a lawyer represent-ing the bikers says their First Amendment rights have been violated. “They’re trying to stifle people’s rights by using a blanket policy,” said Florida Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Jerry Theophilopoulos. “It’s suppressing their right to associate in public.” The banned bikers belong to a wide variety of clubs, from the Outlaws MC to Christian clubs such as the Spirit Riders, and the New Attitudes, a group of clean and sober riders. “The clubs that were with us, none of them have ever gotten into fights at the fair,” Theophilipoulos told the St. Petersburg Times. “They’re not street gangs, and they are being lumped together.” The bikers’ lawyer said he called the Sheriff’s Office Sat to tell the agency the bikers were coming, and he was told that if they wore their colors, they wouldn’t be let in. They tried to go, anyway. “Sometimes you have to make a state-ment, to stand up for what you believe in,” said Jerry T, who also serves as legal counsel for the local Confederation of Clubs.

MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY ASKS CONGRESS TO AMEND LEAD RULES The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has delivered nearly 4,000 letters to Congress signed by motorcycle industry professionals who have had their livelihoods impacted by the lead provisions of the Consum-er Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). “We believe these letters along with the other communications will help add to the momentum encouraging Congress to amend the CPSIA’s lead content provisions to exclude youth vehicles,” said MIC chairman Larry Little. The CPSC recently re-quested flexibility to grant exclusions from the lead content limit to address certain products including youth vehicles

in a Jan. 15 report to Congress. The MIC stressed three key reasons why youth ATVs and motorcycles should be excluded from the CPSIA’s lead content provisions: 1. The lead content poses no risk to kids. Experts estimate that the lead intake from kids’ interaction with metal parts is less than the lead intake from drinking a glass of water. 2. The key to keeping youth safe is having them ride the right size vehicle. Kids are now at risk because the availability of youth ATVs and motorcycles is limited due to the lead ban. 3. The lead ban hurts the economy for no good reason when everyone is trying to grow the economy and create jobs. MIC estimates that a complete ban on youth model vehicles would result in about $1 billion in lost economic value in the retail marketplace every year.

WEIRD NEWS: HOG VS. HORSE ACCIDENTSIn a landmark 1985 study, Dr. J.L. Firth estimated that while “a serious incident can be expected at the rate of 1 per 7,000 hours of motorcycle riding, serious injury rates exceeding one per 350 horse riding hours have been de-scribed, making horseback riding 20 times more dangerous than motorcycling.” As far as injuries go, horseback riding leads to more spills on average than motorcycling. Accord-ing to www.bookofodds.com, the odds a person will visit an emergency department due to a horseback riding accident in a year are 1 in 3,837. Most of these accidents are caused when a horse bucks or bolts, throwing the rider, and female injury rates are typically higher. The odds a motorcyclist will be injured in an accident in a year are 1 in 82.55. The odds a motorcyclist will be killed in an accident in a year are 1 in 1,488, about the same odds a person will be diagnosed with breast cancer in a year (1 in 1,506). And the odds a rider killed in a motorcycle accident in a year was not wearing a helmet are 1 in 2.39.

POLICE IN ENGLAND ISSUE RIDERS HI-VIS VESTSThousands of British motorcyclists are being stopped by police for not wearing high-visibility clothing. Beginning in March, riders will be stopped and given lectures on “be-ing seen” as well as reflective vests to put on over their jackets or leathers. The Motorcycle Action Group says the tactics are a step towards compulsory hi-vis clothing or reduced insurance pay-outs for riders in dark kit. “We’re advising all riders stopped without obvious cause in order to deliver these lectures to make a stand by lodging formal complaints. If police time is tied up too much they may soon drop this tactic.”

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Ah… April is here. All of the snow that dumped on us this past winter is finally gone. So what if it is technically the rainy season; at least you don’t have to shovel rain. Now that April is here we can look forward to more days of sunshine and warm air as we ride.

April is a wonderful time of the year. As the days grow longer we see the world coming to life all around us. The leaves have returned to the trees; flowers are in bloom; grass is growing (okay, maybe that last one isn’t really a blessing; at least not for those of us who have to get out there and mow it all summer long). Spring is in the air and life is all around us. What more do we need to enjoy the open roads from atop two wheels?

One obvious sign of life that should not be overlooked was the celebration that took place on the first Sunday of April: Easter. Nothing can compare to the evidence of rebirth all around us as much as what that day reminds us of. Easter is the time of year to celebrate the defeat of death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time to celebrate life.

The incident that took place that morning more than two thousand years ago culminated the events of that weekend; where Jesus took the sins of the world upon Him, to pay a price that He did not owe. It was our price that He paid. That is what the Gospel message is all about. Tim Keller, author of ‘The Reason for God’ sums it up with this statement: “Here’s the gospel: you’re more sinful than you ever dared believe; you’re more loved than you ever dared hope.”

God loved us—despite our mistakes and faults—so much that He sent Christ to live amongst us, and to die for us, and to rise from the dead, so that we can live with Him forever. It really is that simple.

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

As you hit the open roads this spring; enjoy the sunshine, enjoy the wind in your face, and, most of all, enjoy life, and the hope that has been provided to enjoy life more abundantly when you trust in God and have faith in the promise that He has provided through Jesus Christ. Do that and you will truly live life to the fullest.

Enjoy the rideAlways and All Ways in Christ<*)))>< Rick ‘Preacher’ Saunders


Tech TipsHarley Hop-Up by Kirby Apathy

This month we’ll go over S&S geardrive cam installation. In my opinion, the gear drive is the single best thing to ever happen to the twin cam motors. The stock chain/tensioner set up is a very weak link in an otherwise pretty well thought out motor. In`07 HD redesigned, but didn’t really address the main problem, instead of having the tensioners use spring pressure, the new hydraulic tensioners will only apply full tension when the rpm`s are up and oil pressure is higher (so at lower rpm`s the chains have less tension on them),I’ll go with the geardrive, thank you! Some riders/shops will say they don’t like the gear drive because if the lower end has more than .004 runout you shouldn’t use it, well if you have more runout than that, forget the cams and have your lower end trued.

The installation is fairly simple and can be done by anyone with good mechanical skills (read all instructions first), but if your not sure of your ability, have a shop do the install. First step (if adjustable p/rods are going to be used, if not remove rockers and remove p/rods) is to cut out the stock pushrods with a bolt cutter (pic 1), now remove lifter covers and remove lifters (pic 2),if lifters are going to reused, mark them to corresponding hole. Take the com cover off (put drain under it, you will get a little oil out).pull tensioner back and pin

it (pic 3).Now the outer chain can be removed (pic 4).When you get the cam plate and oil pump out, you can remove the inner chain by holding the tensioner back using the pin same as the outer chain. Now you will want to replace the stock inner bearings with the Torrington units (pic 5).take a look at your stock tensioners, pretty good chance they’ll have wear and show signs of pitting(pic 6),the pitting is the big problem, as the pieces get in the pump and score it. Take your new S&S parts and lay them out (pic 7), read the instructions one more time and get ready for reinstallation. Install the supplied bearings in the cam plate, mark the timing marks on the cams (pic 8) to make them easier to see when pressing into plate (pic 9).Before reinstalling cams, check the run out of pinion shaft, should not have more than .004, if you have more than .006, stop and have a beer, your done for the day! Now its time to lube oil pump, assemble on pinion shaft, install cam/plate (pic 11) and torque to spec. Install outer gears, making sure timing marks are lines up (pic12), replace gasket, cam cover, lifters, install and adjust the p/rods and your done! (pic 13).Make sure after installing cam cover, pour about 1/4 quart of oil down lifter block hole and verify oil pressure before starting by removing plugs and using short blasts with starter motor, also remember that if large lift or high TDC lift cams are used, valve to valve and valve to piston MUST be checked!! Have fun, and be safe!!

Kirbywww.veetwinperformance.com

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All I ask is “Why can’t I get a job?”

THE JOB - URINE TEST Most folks in this country have a job. They work. They get paid. They pay their taxes and the government distributes the taxes as they see fit. In order to get that paycheck, a lot of people are required to pass a random urine test. Why is it that the distribution of our taxes go to people who don’t have to pass a urine test? Shouldn’t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check if others have to pass one to earn it for them? There’s nothing wrong with helping people get back on their feet but when these payments are only helping some of the recipients sit on their ass, so they can do drugs & drink, while others are working....there’s something seriously wrong with that picture. Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? They could title that program, ‘Urine or You’re Out’.

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

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