thunder roads virginia magazine - january '08

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Happy New Year everyone & welcome 2008, a year that we’re hoping will be fi lled with many blessings for you all & the best times of your lives. As the New Year begins, many of us are hoping to make right our wrongs, do things better & have high hopes to make this year their best one yet. With the seemingly never ending returns & deployments of troops into the Mid East, we wanted to show our support of these brave men & women who give so much of themselves so we can enjoy the peace, comfort & security of our homes here in the U.S.. I can now personally feel what so many other friends & families of service men & women sent to the Mid East have been dealing with, since my son Curtis shipped out for his tour of duty in Iraq at the end of November – it’s nerve racking everyday & all you can do is pray for their safety. Our webmaster has created “Support Our Troops” pages on our site that will bring you right into the heart of what life on duty in Iraq is all about. The troops can share pictures & messages & we also have listed ideas for care packages, special links & other useful information on how you can show your love & support for these special guardians of our freedom. We thought it would help boost moral for them & anything that we can contribute to help make their stay in the desert seem not so darn long, is the least we can do to show them that we care.Don’t forget to check out our events calendar – it’s already packing up with exciting things to do for the New Year. Speaking of that…I’d like to let you all know that its main purpose is to list motorcycle events. Yes, there are national holidays listed & even some religious holidays such as Easter & Christmas. I put them in because not only are they days that I observe but they are also celebrated by a vast majority of people. This magazine is not geared toward any particular religion or belief & I don’t think that trying to keep up with the mainstream in being “politically correct” is always necessary. Look what’s happened to so many others who have gone that direction – they’ve taken prayer out of our schools, banished the likes of the words God, Jesus & anything that pertains to the Bible out of just about everything, the words “Merry Christmas” have been forbidden to be spoken or printed, our national language of English will soon be changed to “Press 2 for”…it just never ends. I don’t mean to offend anyone & I don’t go to church every Sunday but I do know that our country was founded on Christian beliefs & our money was made with “In God We Trust”. I am proud to be an American & stand up for what I believe in & I believe that this is a motorcycle magazine & if I would like to list some of the most popular days of observance without including the hundreds of other “special” days, I will. There

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is no way that I can possibly please every one by listing every religious holiday or every special themed day that others observe. I could provide you with some websites if you’d like, to where you can view a complete list of them all from “National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day” on Jan 22nd to “Weary Willie Day” on Dec 9th & hundreds of other days that many people may feel are important to observe. Just let me know & I’ll be happy to pass that info on to you.We hope that 2008 will be a great year for everyone & our best wishes that you’ll meet all your goals & dreams that you’ve set forth to accomplish. A few tips for making a good start: Wear a smile anytime – it’s the best accessory you’ll ever have; Try to avoid being around negative people; Keep yourself in positive company as much as possible; Always move forward & keep reaching for the stars; Show your love like there’s no tomorrow – you never know if there will be one! We hope you continue to roll with us as we head into 2008 & share the many new & exciting roads that lie ahead.

Until we meet again next month…..Happy Trails

Kelly


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

JANUARY 2008

Jan 1st

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Enjoy yourselves & as always, please drink responsibly – We want to see you all in one piece out on the road in 2008. Most importantly…friends don’t let friends drink & drive. Please lookout for each other & be safe! Make it a great year!

Jan 19th & 20th

The Mid-Atlantic Motorsports Expo – Richmond, VA Presented by Cycle Promotions USA. 2 days of bike vendors & entertainment. Richmond Raceway Complex. 600 E Laburnum, Richmond, VA 23222. Saturday 11am – 6pm. Sunday 10am – 5pm. Admission: adult tickets $15. Kids under 16 free with paid adult. Super Builders Craig Whitford & Brad Ruel. Bike Show – enter to win $.Enter People’s Choice Tattoo contest. Compete for Ms. Cyclepro USA (cash, title respect). Music by the Dennis Peters Band. Ice cold beer. Vendor supported Fashion Show. Join the party Saturday night starting at 7pm at the Holiday Inn Richmond. For more information call (386) 252-3101 or visit www.cycleprousa.com

Jan 20th & 21st

VCOM LOBBY DAY – Richmond, VA Virginia Motorcycle Lobby Day - Flex your political muscle! On Sunday January 20, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists lobbyists will lead an information meeting at the Holliday Inn Crossroads at 2000 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond, VA to discuss this year’s legislation affecting motorcyclists. On Monday the 21st we leave the Holiday Inn at 8:00 am sharp for our annual trip to the Capitol. After lobbying our legislators, we will attend the opening of the House of Delegates daily session and be recognized from the fl oor. Afterwards, The Law Offi ces of Tom McGrath takes everyone to Penny Lane Pub for lunch as a thank you from coming to support Virginia Motorcyclists. For more information you can call VCOM at (800) 437-9434. For Room Reservations call (804)359-6061 and ask for the VCOM rate.

FEBRUARY 2008

Feb 8th – 10th

TIMONIUM MID-ATLANTIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW, Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium, Maryland One week after the NFL Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix (February 3, 2008)…One week after the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo…No major confl icting Motorcycle Events, Rides or Rallies…Weeks before Daytona Bikeweek…Cabin Fever…Show dates don’t get much better than this! Then throw in last year’s 42,228 attendance and you’ve got the formula for a great show! This year’s two-wheel enthusiast can check-out most major motorcycle manufacturer’s 2008 models, plus a huge custom and antique bike competition show and hundreds of exhibits covering everything new the 2008 motorcycle industry has to offer. Attendees will also be able to meet nationally known bike builders and their latest creations, featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘Biker Build-Off’ Series…Like, ‘Chica’, west coast’s hottest builder and Doug Keim of Doug Keim Creative Cycles, New Jersey and fi ve top winning builders featured on ‘ESPN’s Metric Revolution Biker Build-Off’ Series like...Cruiser Class: Sam Nehme of BMS Choppers, Florida, Sportbike Class: Robert Fisher of Roaring Toyz, California, Rookie Class: Tommy Graves of Tommy Graves Customs,

Vermont and Dana D’Oench of Custom Choppers, Florida. Also meet Michele Smith, host of Speed Channel’s No. 1 Motorcycle Series ‘American Thunder’. Located indoors at the Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium, Maryland – Opens 10AM each day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Admission for Adults: $15.00, children 10 – 15 years $5.00 and under 10 are free with a paying adult. Go to www.cycleshow.net to print-out $5.00 off admission discount coupons good on adult admission or a ‘Bike Entry Form’ for the largest, most prestigious Custom and Antique Bike Competition Show on the east coast. There’s plenty of free parking and the facilities are wheel chair accessible. For more information or questions, call, 410-561-7323, or email [email protected].

Feb 14th

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Take your sweetheart out for a ride

Feb 16th & 17th

The 3rd Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo 2008 – Fredericksburg, VA Presented by Kev/Marv Productions. Adults $15, Children $7. 16th: 10am – 5pm. 17th: 10am – 5pm. Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. Dave Perewitz. Michele Smith. Charity Build Off between Jody Perewitz & Sara Liberte. Brad Ruel. Stunt Show Spectacular. Girls from Hooters, Custom Bike Show, Live Music. For more info contact (978) 688-8888. KevMarv.com

Feb 29th – Mar 9th

Daytona Bike Week – Daytona Beach, FL

MARCH 2008

Mar 9th

Daylight Savings Time Ends – Spring forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour

Mar 15th & 16th

Bikes & Ink – A Permanent Impression! – Richmond, VA Presented by Cycle Promotions USA. 2 Days of bikes, Vendors & great entertainment. Super Builders Craig Whitford, Brad Ruel. Compete for Ms. Cyclepro USA. Bike Show. People’s Choice Tattoo contest. Tattoo artist on site. Music by the Dennis Peters Band. Vendor supported Fashion Shows. Saturday 3/15, 11am – 6pm & Sunday 3/16, 10am – 5pm. Admission $15 Adult, Kids under 16 FREE with paying adult. Held at The Showplace, 3000 Mechanicsville Tpke, Richmond, VA 23223. For more info call (386) 252-3101 or visit www.cycleprousa.com

Mar 17th

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Don’t forget to wear something green when you rollout.

Mar 23rd

HAPPY EASTER!

Mar 29th

Blessing of the Bikers – Woodbridge, VA A great start to a blessed riding season on the last Saturday of March. Join us at Veteran’s Park in Woodbridge VA. Coffee & Donuts at 10:00, Service at 10:45, Lunch at Featherstone Square at 12:00. Donations, collected by the Renegade Girls, will go to Children’s Charity. For more information contact Renegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com

APRIL 2008

Apr 12th

You can’t beat the I.R.S. Parking Lot Event - Woodbridge, VA Tired of putting numbers into little boxes, join us for the only anti-TaxMan party around. Bike Show {register by 12:00}, skills contests’; Food & DJ. Bring your

completed taxes and the Renegade Girls will stamp and mail it for you!! For more information contact Renegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com

Apr 19th & 20th

Hogs4hokies.org spirit ride - Fairfax VA Help commemorate the 1st anniversary of the April 16, 2007 tragedy at VA Tech. Join our Hogs4Hokies.org spirit ride from NOVA to Blacksburg to raise $ for the 32 victims scholarship funds. Start in Fairfax, Va and end in Blacksburg with several stops along the way. Please email with your intentions to ride so we can keep you informed of further details. Check our webpage at hogs4hokies.org Frank Salzano [email protected]. 703-999-7880

Apr 24th – 27th \Outer Banks Bike Week™ “Cruzin the Outer Banks” NC Live Music on 3 stages, over 100 Vendors (free admission), 3 Bikini Contests, Bike Show & Bike Games, Scavenger Hunt, Poker Run, Hog Chapter Challenge (Win Lunch on the Beach!), Special Tattoo Art Show & Contest, Rally Puzzle Pin, Chowder Cook- Off, Special Party Hosts Every Night, & Special Guests-TBA. Come for the fun…come for the fantastic riding! Over 100 miles of scenic beaches, lighthouses, ferries, pirate lore, fi shing, Wright Brothers Memorial. Benefi ts: The Corolla Wild Horse Fund & MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) www.outerbanksbikeweek.com 757 397-5550 or [email protected] for more information (including vendors & sponsors)

MAY 2008

May 5th

Cinco De Mayo

May 9th – 18th

Myrtle Beach Bike Week – Myrtle Beach, SC

May 11th

Happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies – Mom’s are the best!

May 17th

Armed Forces Day – Support Our Troops!

May 18th

Spring Children’s Burn Camp Charity Ride – Harrisonburg Leaving from Applebee’s Harrisonburg Va

May 25th

Rolling Thunder XXI – Washington, DC

May 26th

Memorial Day

A day to remember the men & women who gave their lives to serve their country.

JUNE 2008

Jun 14th – 22nd

Laconia Bike Week – Laconia, NH

Jun 14th

Flag Day – Fly those colors proudly!

Jun 15th

Father’s Day – Let’s Ride Big daddies!

Jun 17th – 21st

Honda Hoot – Knoxville, TN

Jun 19th – 20th

VA State HOG Rally – Fredericksburg, VA


Jun 22nd

Bike Night at the Ballfi eld: Prince William County Stadium; Ride-in Bike show Sign-up starts at 3:30, Judging at 4:45, Bike Parade at 5:30. Show Classes: Cruiser, Custom & Sport, Best of Show also gets fi rst pitch. Reduced price First baseline seats {Game starts at 6:05}. Meet some minor league players and the Renegade Girls. For more information contact Renegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com

Jun 25th – 28th

North Carolina State HOG Rally – Salisbury, NC

Jun 26th – 29th

Thunder in the Valley – Johnstown, PA

JULY 2008

July 4thIndependence Day – Happy 232nd Birthday America!

July 16th – 20thWest Virginia State HOG Rally – Canaan Valley, WV

July 16thRide To Work Day – Every City in the U.S.

July 19thAdult Beach Party: Bikini Bike Wash, Bikini Contest – Woodbridge, VA (prizes: $300, $150, $75) @ 2pm, Wet-T Contest (prizes: $400, $200, $100) @ 3:30, skills contests’; Live Band, Food. No one leaves without a smile on their face – Meeting the Renegade Girls ensures that. For more information contact Renegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com

Jul 25th – 27th

Carlisle Bike Fest – Carlisle, PA

Jul 31st – Aug 2nd DE/MD State HOG Rally – Hunt Valley, MD

AUGUST 2008

Aug 4th – 10th

Sturgis Bike Rally – Sturgis, SD

Aug 6th – 10thEAST COAST STURGIS MC RALLY 5th - Little Orleans MD This is the event that’s taking the country by storm! All the reasons are right. Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Clean Air and the Freedom of the road! Let the Party Begin. For years Motorcyclist have been having to travel half way across the Country to Rally with new folks and hook up with old friends. Now meet em’ on Apple Mountain at the EAST COAST STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY ! Contact: Ken Appel (301) 478-3421. [email protected]. www.eastcoaststurgis.com

Aug 10thMid-Atlantic Bike and Car Show - Waldorf MD Bring your custom American/Import6 Bike, Car, Truck, Muscle Car & Hotrod to our 56th Annual show in Southern, Maryland. Lot’s of hot food, cool drinks, 5 star entertainment and the hottest customs in the Region. Each year we fi nd more and more superstars that compete for one of 75 trophies. As always to event is free to the public. Rain Date is August 17th. Sponsored by Dirty Dealer & Sheehy Nissan Mitsubishi. 240-299-5147 or 301-843-5300. www.fi reupthundrout.com. [email protected]

Aug 17thRally for RAACE 3rd Annual – Bel Air, MD The Rally for RAACE is a police escorted charity motorcycle ride, benefi ting The RAACE Foundation. By participating in the Rally for RAACE, you are helping The RAACE Foundation create awareness about the devastating issues of child sexual abuse. Only when the problem of child sexual abuse is faced openly can we hope to protect our children. Doug Keim & Creative Cycles joins the Rally for RAACE as offi cial spokesperson to help in the fi ght to prevent child sexual abuse. Start: Jones Junction - Bel Air, Maryland 9:00 a.m. registration 12:00 p.m start Music & Entertainment by “Sir Psycho” Food, Drinks, vendors End: Chesapeake Harley-Davidson - Darlington, MD 2:00 p.m. Post Party Music & Entertainment by “Surreal” Food, Drinks, vendors Fees: $30 pp includes commemorative t-shirt & pin. (children 12 & under are free) The Route: The Harford County Sheriff’s Offi ce has completed the route for our ride. They will also be escorting us. It is a 43-mile ride which will take motorcyclists on a beautifully scenic tour through Harford County. Sponsored by The RAACE Foundation. Contact is Vickie Brooks. Phone: 410-893-1001, Fax: 410-893-1002. [email protected]. www.raace.org

Aug 29th – Sept 1st

Million Motorcyclist Motorcade - La Plata MD 50 acres of Vendors, bands, games, camping onsite (no hookups), non-stop entertainment over the entire Labor Day Weekend, at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Sunday morning MLK police escorted parade to downtown DC. Everyone is invited and tax deductible donations accepted at the gate for the MLK Memorial. Sponsored by M5 Project. Contact: Dirty Dealer. 301-893-2900. [email protected] Aug 29th – 31st

Hero’s Forever Veterans Ride – Portsmouth, VA Heros forever veterans roundup ride 2nd annual $$$$$ in door prizes guest speakers, bikini contest bike show, food, vendors call for vendor spaces available, live music, blowout sales, 757-967-8268. Sponsor: Route17. Contact: Loredana Henderson/ Michael Barnett. [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 2008

Sept 1st

Labor Day

Sept 11th – 14th

DelMarVa Bike Week – Ocean City, MD

OCTOBER 2008

Oct 1st – 5th

Myrtle Beach Fall Rally – Myrtle Beach, SC

Oct 4th

CCG 5th Annual Toy Run – Elkton, MD Cecil County Guardians 5th annual toy run. Vendors, food, beer, live band, raffl es. All proceeds benefi t underprivieged children in Cecil County Maryland. Registration to ride will be held at Knights of Columbus at intersection of rte.40 and Landing Lane in Elkton, MD from 9am to 11am on October 4th, 2008. Ride ends at Fair HIll race track. admission is $10.00 doantion or new toy. Sponsored by Cecil County Guardians Branch Elkton Lions Club. Contact: Bobbi Jo Hunt / Gina Creek. 443-206-8250 / 443-350-5224. [email protected]. www.myspace.com/cecilcountyguardians

Oct 11th

Renegade Classics – Woodbridge’s Anniversary Party - Woodbridge, VAFood, DJ, Meet the Renegade Girls, see what’s new at the end of Year Two. For more information contact Renegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com

Oct 16th – 19th

Biketoberfest – Daytona Beach, FL

NOVEMBER 2008

Nov 1stMid-Atlantic Toy Run – Ft Washington, MD 6th Annual Toy Run for Disadvantaged children and families for St Ann’s Infant & Maternity Home. Minimum Donation: $20 and unwrapped toy or gift certifi cate of equal value or bicycle, helmet, educational games, backpacks, area rugs, booster seats, pull-ups, diapers (sizes 4,5,6), baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion/oil, Aveeno products, deodorant, playstation, paint & art supplies, toothpaste, toothbrushes, DVD for toddlers, personal CD’s folders and school supplies. Please no used clothing or stuffed animals. Free food, 50/50 raffl e, Chubbzy the Clown for the kids. Bring your family. 37 mile parade to deliver items to the kids. Sponsored by Harley Davidson of Washington & Bikers With Heart Foundation. 301-248-1200 or 301-893-2900. [email protected]. www.fi reupthundrout.com

Nov 2nd

Daylight Savings Time Ends – Fall Back! Don’t forget to set your clocks back 1 hour.

Nov 11th

Veterans Day

Nov 27th

Thanksgiving – Happy Turkey Day!

DECEMBER 2008

Dec 25th

Christmas – Are you dreaming of a white one?

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

On the 15th of December, 2007 people from many walks of life assembled at state and national cemeteries all across the country to lay wreaths at the graves of our fallen veter-ans. My dear friend and brother in the Lord, Sam Tinsley and I had the honor of presiding over the Richmond National Cemetery here in Richmond, Virginia and the only word that comes to mind is awesome. Sam and I were overwhelmed by not only the turn out but also by those who stepped up to help. We could not have done it without your support. When our group left for Ashland early Saturday morning to meet the truck at Cox Transportation in Ashland, there were 12 bikes, it was cold! I fi gured this was it, small but good. When we arrived at Cox Trans there were over 50 bikes there and more were rolling in. The fi nal count was 70 bikes. If I were not a big, bad biker, well a small bad one, ok just a small biker, I could have cried. I was over whelmed by the men and women who turned out to honor our veterans on such a cold winter day. John and Dottie Cox also had a wonderful surprise of coffee and donuts for everyone. Dottie’s friend Debbie Healy and her daughter Shelby, were right in the middle things trying to keep the goodies from running out. Good job ladies. John also opened his shop’s rest rooms up which was as welcome as the coffee and donuts. Please check out the tractor-trailer John provided. I love it!!! We left Ashland with the Virginia State Police, Hanover County Police, and Henrico County Police in full escort all the way to RNC. We zoomed down I-95 with blue lights fl ashing and sirens blasting. I’m sure it was annoying for those who had to pull over or get out of the way. I’m sorry…I loved every minute of it. We arrived at RNC on time and the truck and bikes rolled in and we began to set up. We started at 12:00 noon with a brief ceremony that included posting of the colors by the Deep Run High School Junior ROTC, the national anthem sung by my dear bud Jeff Smith of Salt and Light Ministries, and a rifl e salute by the Memorial Rifl es from American Legion Post 84. Taps was played by Russell Wilson and Timothy Andrews, while David Ross, Brian Erbe, and Jeff Baker of the Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums played “ Amazing Grace” as the wreaths were being laid. We were also honored by the presence of Brigadier General Jesse R. Cross, his wife Cheryl, and the general’s aide, Captain Ricardo Jones, and Command Sergeant Major Jose Silva. General Cross and his men represented the men and women of the United States Army at Fort Lee and Sam and I thank them for taking time out of their busy sched-ule to participate in our WAA ceremony. The presence of the General, his family, and men, was deeply appreciated. I need to thank so many people who did so much. First of all Bill Lohmann of the Richmond Times Dispatch did an article on us on November 12th and fi nally got the WAA ball “rolling.” Also Bertha Hinson who devoted a great deal of time from her “Beauty From Ashes” program on Comcast TV. George Wills of Richmond / South Richmond Harley-Davidson for allowing me to use my SRHD offi ce as headquarters for WAA / RNC. I thank my beautiful wife Donna and our brother in law John Downey, a former Marine, for helping to get things set up at RNC. Also my daughter, Gina Proffi tt and my darlin’ grand children Nathan and Hannah for pitching in at the last minute and helping us set up. Kelly Werrell, owner of Thunder Roads Mid- Atlantic Magazine and Beth Albert, Sales Mgr, caught the vision early and gave me their support and I was able to use Thunder Roads as a platform for WAA - thank you ladies. I thank Debbie Elam of the Virginia Me-morial Quilt Project, and Nancy Gilligan for their donations and help. Also lending a great deal of help and support were the Richmond and Fort Lee Boy Scouts, the Richmond area Girl Scouts and Brownie Troops. We had the Patriot Guard Riders, The Chesterfi eld Composite Civil Air Patrol, The Christian Motorcyclists, the Pathfi nders Motorcycle Club, The Sons of Confederate Veterans, the HOGS of Richmond H-D, South Richmond H-D, Colonial H-D, and the Star Riders from Burcham’s MotorSports in Petersburg. There were members of many several American Legion Posts as well as members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. My Thanks to Al Freeman and the Hell’s Angels for their help. The center of the WAA ceremony was laying the seven wreaths representing the seven branches of the military services. I chose seven veterans to do this. My long time friend Reverend Doctor Robert Bruton represented the United States Army. Representing the United States Navy was navy veteran William Montgomery. The United States Marine Corps was represented by Marine veteran Claude (Sonny) Bice. Air Force veteran Gail Holstrom represented the United States Air Force. Coast Guard veteran Boyd Allison represented the United States Coast Guard. The United States Merchant marine was represented by active duty William Frohmann. The POW-MIA was represented by retired

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Marine John C. Downey. Again, a great big thank you to John and Dottie Cox for receiving the wreaths, storing them, delivering them, and providing coffee and donuts to cold bikers. Special thanks to Tom Enroughty who set up our route, coordinated the police escort, and drove the truck so masterfully. Thanks guys. Also, a great big thank you to my son in law Darin Fox. Darin videoed the entire operation from Cox Trans, to chasing the “ convoy”, to the ceremony at RNC. Well-done lad! My thanks would not be complete without acknowledging our Lord and Savior, Je-sus Christ. Sam and I are so blessed. We have Him and all of you wonderful patriots. I also want to acknowledge the love and support of Pastor Jean Trainer of Dominion Counseling and Training Center of Richmond and Pastor Wayne Mancari of Corner-stone Assembly of God. They provided much needed guidance and encouragement. From the bottom of my heart and Sam’s heart…. Thank you, God Bless you, we love you. Lord willing, we’ll do it again next year. If you have a story to share about Wreaths Across America or about veterans, please contact me. I want to hear from you. It is so encouraging hearing the different experiences that others have had and how their lives have been changed.

I pray God’s richest blessings upon you and yours,Reverend Rock

Rev R.J. (Rocky) Angone, JrCircuit RiderPointman International Ministries; Richmond / Chester, VAWreaths Across America; Richmond National [email protected]


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This Wind Chill Chart is provided to help deter-mine how cold you will feel on a motorcycle even in warm tem-peratures with a slight breeze. The wind chill factor is a measure of how fast heat is being removed from your body. For example, if the air temperature is 40 de-grees and you are riding at 20 miles per hour, it feels the same as 20 de-grees with no speed at all. So, be sure to dress appropriately so you can enjoy your ride!

CHILL OUT!CHILL OUT!

Evel’s Last JumpEvel’s Last Jump10/17/38 – 11/30/07

By: Cooper

When I had the privilege of interviewing Robert Craig Knievel, known to the world as Evel, for Thunder Roads Magazine, in June 2004, I asked if he wanted to make another motorcycle jump. “Yes”, he said, “I want to take a 750RX to meet Jesus in heaven. I’ll jump the river on the bike and watch Jesus walk across.” Having spent only an hour with the man, it saddens me to say he has made the fi nal jump. Just as Evel’s dream began, at 8 years old, while watching Cliff Majors jump his motorcycle through fl ames in the Joey Chitwood Thrill Show, how many of us have crashed our bicycles while being launched from make-shift ramps after watching Evil jump (and many times crash!). However, Evel started jumping, not on bikes, but on skis! He retired the Division A, Rocky Mountain Men’s Ski Jumping Championship, with his third win, and the same night captained the Butte Bombers Hockey Team to a horrifi c loss to the Czech Olympic Team. Did he learn the mathematics of bike jumping from ski jumps? No. When Evel raced cars, at J.C. Agajanian’s track, he measured the ramps, used by Eddie Mulder to jump other cars and duplicated them. Evel claimed that all he knew was to “hit the ramp going fast and hold on.” This unscientifi c approach resulted in many a spectacular crash. When asked if there was a secret to crashing, he pointed out that babies can fall three stories and not be seriously hurt, as they don’t know it will hurt and are totally relaxed (like a drunk in a car wreck). “Did you do this,” I asked? “Hell no!” he replied, “I knew it would hurt and tensed up with all my might!” Evel emphasized that things weren’t easy, as he followed his dream. He had to beg, borrow, and literally steal bikes, trucks, and trailers, build his own ramps, and set everything up himself. He recalled his wife stealing oranges for meals of orange juice, and having to sneak out of restrooms because he didn’t have the money to pay for the 35 cent soup. Then on New Year’s Day, 1968, Evel made the big time. The largest ever Wide World of Sports TV audience, watched him attempt to jump his Triumph over the Caesar’s Palace Fountains (151 feet). He cleared the fountains, but the disastrous landing left him in a coma for a month. With this jump, Evel’s career took off and he became a household name for future decades. He earned $1 million, per jump, while other daredevils earned $500. Four of his jumps were in the Top 20 Wide World of Sports top audiences. There were Evel Knievel bicycles and (still is) a line of toys. In the 1970’s Ideal Toys grossed over $350 Million in sales of Evel toys, prompting the Chairman of the Board of Toys ‘R Us to credit him with saving the toy industry. The Harley used to set a record, jumping 14 busses at King’s Island, is displayed in the Smithsonian. Evel got his nickname when Norton Motorcycles offered him three motorcycles, a new 450 GMC Truck and a trailer, on the condition that he go by “Evil”. He hated that name, but conceded to be “Evel”. The rest, as they say, is history. Even today, bikers are referred to as Evel Knievels, by truckers. Evel has made and spent fortunes. He has owned bike dealerships, Indy race teams, with his old friend J.C. Agajanian, a pro hockey team, fl eets of airplanes and boats, and several other enterprises. He, also, successfully ran through over $36 Million, and ended up touring to raise money for a liver transplant. He died of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fi brosis), but also suffered from diabetes, hepatitis C, a liver transplant, two strokes, and was in constant pain for numerous injuries and broken bones. He was a really nice guy, treating me like an old friend. He even gave me his private cell phone number, in case I had any further questions. Rest in Peace Evel and I hope you had a safe landing on the other side.


Highlights of Evel Knievel’s Career

October 17, 1938 - Born Robert Craig Knievel in Butte, Montana1965 - Formed Evel Knievel’s Motorcycle Daredevils – seriously injured while jumping fl atfooted over motorcycles speeding towards him. 1966 – Went out on his own, doing wheelies and jumps. He drove the trucks and placed the ramps. He claimed he could do a wheelie until the oil drains out of the pan and the motor burns up.January 1, 1968 – Caesar’s Palace Fountain Jump (151 feet). Successful jump – bad landing, resulting in 29 day coma.January 8, 1971 – Successfully jumped 13 vans in the Houston Astrodome.August 20, 1974 – Successfully jumped 13 Mack trucks (135 feet) at the Canadian National Exposition.September 8, 1974 – Unsuccessfully attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in steam powered Sky Cycle.May 31, 1975 – Crashed while attempting to jump 13 double-decker busses, before 108,000 fans in the Wembly Stadium (his biggest payday, other than the Snake River Canyon)October 25, 1976 – Successfully cleared 14 Greyhound busses at King’s Island, Ohio.1999 - Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall Of FameNovember 30, 2007 – Died of lung disease at 69 years of age. He broke a total of 37 bones during his career.



“I call it a basket case,” He said as we admired the old school, chopped 1949 wishbone frame Harley. “The pieces came in baskets and milk crates, literally” he added.

Thirty years ago Bobby Ross built this bike himself. He plans to ride it another twenty. Although at the time the shovelheads were a modern upgrade, he wishes now that he would have left the pan heads intact. The bike roared to life after a single kick. No doubt the result of his precise attention to detail and the integrity of all things mechanical. I relished the moment; this is what biking is all about.

The bike scene is changing. The refi ned face of corporate America and the hype of media made stars are replacing the open drunkenness, drug dealing and prostitution and has become a fashion show. I miss the old days. At least they wore an honest face.

I am always for the underdog. As I gaze at the creativity of the bikes, both modifi ed and custom built, I look past the immense technological fl ash and sensational paint that is evidence of mega spending and look for the workmanship of a craftsman. A good bike builder can make something out of nothing.

I look at the creative solutions that an old school, back yard builder on a budget, driven by hope, desire and love, made with components that many times were whittled on a mill, fabricated from junk, traded or earned with sweat eq-uity. Reminisce with me, as you look at these old school bikes, of an age when a new culture was emerging, freedom was being fought for and awareness was not only elevated but also changing.

I propose a whole new category for these fancy build offs on TV. One where the poor guy that does all the work himself can compete. Let’s have a level playing fi eld with no big names, no fancy bucks and no computer-generated parts allowed.

As I stagger away from the mega spending on the fl ashy bikes in a daze, I fi nd relief and comfort in the believable personality of the home built chopper, where our real roots are, the way it was meant to be, the way it all began. I salute the back yard builder.

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Bobby takes 1st in his class at Bobby takes 1st in his class at the Dulles bike showthe Dulles bike show


Tom Rollo Hardy’s 1947 KnuckleheadTom Rollo Hardy’s 1947 Knucklehead

Nate Miller’s Old School BobberNate Miller’s Old School Bobber

Steve Hodges’ 1963 PanheadSteve Hodges’ 1963 Panhead

Sonny Kyles’ Sonny Kyles’ 1976 Shovelhead1976 Shovelhead Lee Clemens’ Lee Clemens’

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Chica Of Chica Custom Cycles Huntington Beach, California

Chica, winner of Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-Off”, will make a rare east coast appearance at the Timonium Motorcycle Show, bringing with him all his hottest new two-wheel creations! Chica specializes in ‘the old style of today’ – Old School look using today’s technology.Chica has been featured in and graced the covers of most every prestigious motorcycle magazine in the world. Although Chica has lived in the U.S. for years now, his English vocabulary still doesn’t extend far beyond colloquialisms and the names of motorcycle parts. His choppers, however, speak most eloquently on his behalf. With the help of his crew, he builds them as if time has stood still since the 1950’s, steeped in nostalgic style. His attention to fi ne detail and perfection has earned him a reputation as one of the nation’s top custom bike builders. A bike from Chica is completely one off, a true full custom bike. Each bike is fi t to the customer’s needs in size as well as style. Chica and his coolest bikes will travel 5,000 miles across the country to be at the Timonium Motorcycle Show!

Michele Smith Of Speed Channel’s ‘American Thunder’

Michele Smith began her career in the modeling industry as a “pin-up girl”. Most of her jobs were sexy-type photos seen in motorcycle calendars, posters, catalogs and magazine covers like Playboy, Muscle and Fitness, Swimwear USA, Swimwear International and Neue Revue. She has also been seen over the years in commercials, sitcoms, music videos, The Price Is Right and more. For the past ten years she has been hosting American Thunder, seen on cable’s Speed Channel Network. She has been called an “American Motorcycle Icon” and “The First Lady of Motorcycling”. One thing she has done is taken the stereotypical type of a “biker chick” and glamorized her a bit.Michele has been riding motorcycles since 1994 when she decided to take the California Motorcycle Safety Course. She decided to take the course and learn how to ride a bike after she had to have a stuntwoman fi ll in for her on a foreign fi lm she was doing. The girl was about 90 lbs. and could handle a ‘Fat Boy’. Michele was embarrassed enough to want to learn to ride herself. She has been riding ever since and loves it!Michele’s other interests are designing. She has a line of lingerie called “Jeweled G’s” which is a G-String with jewelry that can be detached from the panty and worn as a necklace. She also recently started “No Needles Tattoo” which is a T-shirt that gives the illusion of having tattoos on your arm. There is now a matching thong so one can have the illusion of a tattoo on the lower back without the pain of a needle.She loves working in the motorcycle industry and the industry loves her! You’ll get to meet her in person at this year’s Timonium Motorcycle Show all three days!

Sam Nehme of Broward Motorsports & BMS Choppers Florida

Sam’s creations have met the front cover of many magazines such as RoadBike Magazine, V-Twin Magazine, Crossroads Magazine, Custombike of Germany, Hot Action Magazine and Kranked Magazine. Sam was also chosen to be one of ten builders for the television build-off series called “Metric Revolution” which aired on ESPN2. Sam took fi rst place in that competition with his build “Nehme-sis”. He has also appeared on V-Twin TV” on Speed Channel and “Powerblock” on Spike TV. He has a collection of awards from bike shows across the country! The most memorable and most prestigious awards came from the 2006 Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida. For the fi rst time ever, The Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show agreed to allow Sam’s Metric chopper into the All-American Custom Radical class instead of the Metric class. Sam felt it was time for his creations to contend with the best of the best builders around the world. Once again, the gamble paid off! Sam won 1st Place in the event! This was the fi rst time that a Metric was even allowed in the class, and at the same time, it was the fi rst time that a Metric bike beat out all the other builders. The Boardwalk Show is another huge event in Daytona. This show takes place back to back with The Rat’s Hole Show. Once again, Sam entered his bike. He walked away with the Best of Show award against all the bikes in the competition, both Harley and Metric. This accomplishment with both of these shows was a huge success for Sam, BMS Choppers, and the rest of the industry. History was made! It did not end there! Sam went back to Daytona for Bike Week 2007! Again, he entered his creations in the Rat’s Hole Show. Sam walked away with four First Place fi nishes…1st Place - Custom Radical, 1st Place - Super Custom Radical, 1st Place – Best of Show and 1st Place – Essen Motor Show (Invitation Only event in Germany). Sam Nehme was also awarded “2007 Unique Designer of the Year” by V-Twin & Easy Rider at the coveted Biker’s Ball. As you can tell, Sam is not scared to push the envelope on his builds! He feels it is hard to take his builds to the limit, when there are no limits in his mind! He has often been referred to as the “Godfather of Metric bikes”! Check out Sam and his latest cool metrics all three days at the Timonium Motorcycle Show!

Timonium Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle ShowTimonium Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle ShowFebruary 8th - 10th, 2008 Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium, Maryland

(Full details listed in this issue’s Events calendar)

14th Annual Trail of Tears Ride September 14, 15, 16, 2007

By: Karen J. Hyorth (photos by Warner Hyde)

My husband Danny, age 54, has been riding motorcycles since he was 14 years old. I started riding on my own at age 45. On May 6, 2006, after riding all morning we re-turned home to our farm in Killian, Louisiana. In a curve less than 1,500 feet from our house my rear tire sunk in freshly poured gravel. Driving at about 8 mph, I fell landing in a ditch with my 500 pound Vulcan 800 on top of me. I shattered my left knee and now have a titanium replace-ment. In trying to lift the dead weight of the hot bike off of me, my husband ruptured discs in his neck and back. Like me, he also has enough metal in his body to set off metal detectors.

It took several months before getting the nerve to try rid-ing again but thank goodness I did because had I not got-ten back on the “horse”, I would have missed out on one of the most incredible, surreal adventures of my life.

Last year during my convalescence, we were given a fl ier for the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. Audacious and full of life, we set forth for this year’s event having no clue what to expect. We had read up a bit on the actual 1838 Trail of Tears but were greatly removed from this event via time and culture.

Brief History Lesson: I am no historian but this is my understanding of what occurred as described in the book, Trail of Tears: the Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation by John Ehle. Despite fi erce alliances with Indians who fought alongside Andrew Jackson in several white man wars, President Andrew Jackson, in the end, betrayed the Indians in a greedy, power-play for more land. In an illegal action in which he violated the laws of the land, ignored Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court and white supporters of the Indians, he ordered the military to remove all Na-tive Americans from their land to be sent to what became known as Indian Territory (Oklahoma). Some ask, “Why didn’t the Indians fi ght?” Well, initially they did, but they were outgunned and eventually lost. One could then sur-mise that, having lost, the “winners” had the right to move them. That is tragic but it is also war. Others say, “Why didn’t the Indians hide?” This is ludicrous thinking unless you happen to be a nomad. Imagine someone telling you today that you had to keep moving your home and family in order to maintain your status on land that had been yours since the time of your great ancestors. I mean really, imag-ine having to do this yourself. This would be as impossible a task for us as it was for the native people then. For myself, the biggest travesty of all was the way in which the Native Americans were moved, harshly treated, and then subsequently kept on reservations with inadequate food, supplies and treatment.

The fi rst eastern tribe to offi cially vacate was the Creeks.

The Trail In Which We WeptThe Trail In Which We Wept


They were rounded up, the men shackled and they were forcibly removed from their land. Many Cherokees, seeing what occurred with the Creeks moved to their new home “willingly” to prevent bloodshed. The rest were removed in what we now know as “The Trail of Tears.” More literally, it was called “The Trail In Which We Wept” due to the high incidence of death and sorrow along the route. Adding to an already pitiful situation was the horrendous treatment of these “prisoners.” For instance, the march started in September despite pleas to wait until after the “death sea-son” (winter). The refusal to postpone the removal guar-anteed a high casualty toll along the trail. The number of deaths is unknown and fl uctuates depending on who you ask. The Native Americans, our fi rst Americans (who by the way were denied citizenship in their own country, the USA), were brought to reservations where other Indians had already settled. The plight was critical. The food giv-en to them had been picked over by the whites until rations were little and what little there was had been deemed un-fi t to eat. Dumped into an unknown geographic area, the Indians had a diffi cult time becoming self-suffi cient. How would someone from a mountain topography used to hunt-ing for food know how to cultivate the unfamiliar ground to grow what they needed to survive? There is so much more to say, book-loads in fact. We will suffi ce it to conclude that it was a dark time for the Native Americans on the receiv-ing end and a dark time ethically for the white Christians who chose the brutal, greedy end. In this frame of mind, my husband and I started our trek from southern Louisiana to the north for the 14th Annual Trail of Tears Commemora-tive Ride.

Our Experience: We rode from Louisiana and for three days of our journey it rained. Miserable, cold rain. Re-gardless of rain gear and jackets, I began feeling sorry for myself. Then I would think back on our history lesson and realize that this was NOTHING compared to what those on the original trail endured. So I quit mentally whining and bucked up. We met with other bikers in Cartersville, Geor-gia and started out on our journey to Chattanooga, Ten-nessee. Now this is where awesome starts: As far as the eye could see in front of us and as far as the eye could see behind us were double rows of bikes. It got to be exciting and even more so when a band of bikers from North Caro-lina joined together with our group. Despite the rain, spirits ran high and the polite camaraderie of fellow bikers was heartwarmingly unexpected. There was an atmosphere charged with energy that I cannot explain. We continued on and noticed an amazing local phenomena. Every block here, every block there, were citizens waving their hands and their American fl ags proudly. This seemed paradoxi-cal under the circumstances but for some unknown rea-son jubilation set in. It felt like we were heroes instead of bikers; bikers who surprisingly consisted signifi cantly of aging baby boomers. Many spectators held up signs saying “In God We Trust” or “Bikers We Love You.” One shirtless hunk-of-a-guy sat in a double lawn chair with his arm draped over a sign saying “Wife Wanted.” Good for a chuckle. The most moving moments during this ride, how-ever, were when children excitedly waved our American fl ag. We honked and waved for more miles than I can

The Trail In Which We Wept


count. It was such a spiritually inspiring event that I felt tossed back to the 50’s when there was still tremendous pride and patriotism in our nation. Perhaps these feelings still exist across the land but they are rarely shown by the media.

Our ride went well except for two separate incidents. First, when we were pushed out of line by an 18-wheeler who kept moving his truck back and forth so bikers could not pass (the police promptly took care of that problem) and, second, when a discourteous biker jumped in line in front of us. Speaking of law enforcement, fi re departments and the EMS, they were well-coordinated, professional and still spirited for the occasion. For all of the many miles over several states driven they did their job to perfection. A tremendous thanks to you all!

Politics: Being our fi rst ride, we thought we had reached the end of it at Florence, Alabama and had a great time shopping and at the Pow Wow. It was not until the next day that other bikers told the story of the confl ict about end-ing the ride at Florence instead of Waterloo as had been tradition. Rumors have it that the coordinator of the ride is being sued and money donated to keep the ride’s end at Waterloo. This travesty makes me want to spit. Politics comes along, shakes things up and takes something that works and turns it into whatever they want for whatever reason they deem fi t. I do not know what the problem is but I do know that the money being donated to help the coordinator with his attorney’s fees on behalf of the ride is money that would be going toward the original intent of the ride: academic scholarships for Native Americans. As Van Zant sings in their country CD:

“Fight your fi ghts, fi nd a grace,And all the things that you can change,And help somebody if you can.”It seems to me that helping others is exactly what the

annual ride’s purpose is and it is a purpose that should be continued.

Maybe I have gotten a few facts wrong or confused here and there but I believe the gist of the story soars. This bike ride, the largest organized ride in the nation is doing a good thing in helping an American culture. Estimates of riders ranged this year from 150,000 to 200,000. Dona-tions for the scholarship fund are unknown at the date of this writing but about $20,000 was raised in last year’s ride. Let us not let politics ruin a wonderful, generous adventure where everyone wins. Native Americans get scholarships, bikers get to ride for a cause, and the local economies benefi t since all routes get increased revenue due to the ravenous intake of food, drink and all other sundries bikers must have. Let the Trail of Tears Board and Native Ameri-cans proceed as they lawfully see fi t without government interference.

One last thought: it sure was a lonely ride going back home with just the two of us. But we will be back. We sure will.

For additional information on the Trail of Tears ride visit their website at www.trailoftears-remembrance.org. There is no fee to ride and they are always held on the third Sat-urday in September so start planning now.



The WaveThe WaveBoy I have sure seen a lot of press these days over a very simple wave, just a simple wave that signifi es that special comraderity between people who share a similar passion and interest. Let’s explore “The Wave”. I have heard that it gets confused with slow down or something in the road. I myself have never been confused of its meaning and I make it a point to “Wave” at Brother and Sister Riders, no matter the make, model or type of two wheel conveyance, but heck I wave at kids with faces pressed against the car window or along the streets or wherever and whenever I can. You see, as a motorcycle rider (mine just happens to be Harley) I look at myself as an ambassador of good will. If you look in the paper or watch television, you will fi nd more than enough bad press about motorcyclists and our supposed habits. So why not wave, why not do it in such a manner that it’s seen by others? What if enough cage drivers see the “Wave” to each other and start to think Wow that guy/girl knows a lot of people or wonders what it would be like to belong to the group? Maybe others will just see our kind act of saying “Hello” to each other and take note, my God what if it’s contagious and SUV driver’s wave to each other and then imports, sports cars, truck drivers, school buses, skate boarders. Do you think that possibly that one little gesture may actu-ally make a difference in this world? I am old enough to remember the times when you actually said hello to people on the street and was willing to help a friend or a stranger; it really was not a strange world, just a bit friendlier. What’s wrong with we, the Biker community,

trying to resurrect a little kindness in this world? I do watch people around me when I wave, and there is that look of curiosity, especially when the other biker waves back. I know I see parents more at ease when I am next to their car and I am making the kids in the back laugh, just by waving at them. So if you travel the highways and bi-ways of this great coun-try and you see me coming at you, please be ready to wave, because I will. You see, you and I are related through a pas-sion and I am just that kind of person, which Loves to see a smile on someone’s face and believes that one person can make a difference. If you have never seen the movie “Pay it forward” rent it and watch it without interruptions, then you may know what I mean when I “Wave it forward”. It’s never too late to make a difference. Ride safe and remember“Life is too short to leave it covered in your garage”.

Mark MulvaneyDirector , Bayside H.O.G.


What Would Batman Ride?Taken from About.com, Basem’s Motorcycles BlogFrom Basem Wasef:

Something indescribably badass, apparently. The Warner Bros. publicity department recently released this action shot, which reveals Batman leaning the Batpod’s ginormous donut-shaped wheels into a turn. The bike, created by Morgan Freeman’s character Lucius Fox, boasts a skeletal structure that looks like a cross between something H.R. Giger might have designed and a stripped down Dodge Tomahawk.

Shots of the two-wheeled Batpod from the forthcom-ing fi lm The Dark Knight fi rst appeared about six months ago in the LA Times, around the time that Meredith Viera nearly pulled a crotch muscle trying to dismount the ergonomically awkward machine. Susan Carpenter of the Times described the bike with “engines [in] the hubs of each wheel... there are shields that fi t each arm like sleeves and have the ability to rotate around the bike’s frame. The two foot pegs are set 3 1/2 feet apart on either side of the tank, which the rider lies on, belly down.”

Batman’s relationship to his futuristic steed is described in the fi lm with the line “He doesn’t choose it, he requires it.” It’s a feeling any rider understands well.

LEHMAN’S “GOOD TURN TRIKE”BECOMES DEDICATED PROGRAM

Lehman Trikes proudly announces an annual “Good Turn Trike” Program. The purpose of the “Good Turn Trike” Pro-gram will be to allow someone with a love for motorcycles to keep riding despite physical and/or fi nancial circumstanc-es. The dedicated annual program will be initiated on De-cember 1, 2007. The “Good Turn Trike” idea originated in the mid-1990’s when a lady called Lehman about her hus-band, Bob, and his love of motorcycles. Bob’s leg amputa-tion and deteriorating health made it impossible for Bob to do the one thing that he truly loved, RIDE. Lehman Trikes generously decided to install a conversion kit on Bob’s bike including needed special equipment at no charge. Since that fi rst “Good Turn Trike,” Lehman Trikes has donated a number of conversions to individuals, on a case-by-case basis. Simply stated, Lehman has decided to permanently add the “Good Turn Trike” Program to their long list of other fi rsts. “Good Turn Trike” Program details will be available through Lehman dealers December 1. Lehman dealers and customers will submit names, circumstances and narratives regarding potential, eligible candidates by April 30 each year. Candidates will then go through a selection process by which an anonymous panel will choose the recipient. Currently, it is planned that the “Good Turn Trike” will be offi cially presented each November. Dan Patterson, Presi-dent of Lehman Trikes, USA stated, “We feel that it is our corporate responsibility to support the riding community, to give back to those who support Lehman, our partners, and our products. Putting riders back on the road and making their lives more enjoyable is important to the Lehman fam-ily. Thus, it is both a pleasure, as well as a privilege to make the ‘Good Turn Trike’ Program known to the public. We believe that freedom is riding on three-wheels, and as ‘The Trike Company’ and ‘Leader of the Three World,’ we will provide that freedom to recipients of our ‘Good Turn Trike.”

For further information, please contact:Sales/Public Relations Information:Kennon D. HinesLehman Trikes USA, Inc.125 Industrial DriveSpearfi sh, SD 57783Phone: 605-642-2111Fax: 605-642-1184Email: [email protected]: www.lehmantrikes.com


support our troops !!!Everyone is invited to visit the SUPPORT OUR TROOPS pages of our website www.thunderroads-virginia.com. They are full of information of how you can help support our troops, including addresses to send cards, letters & care packages to any service person & also creative ideas of what to send. We’ve created “Our Friends in Iraq” pages for anyone who would like to submit pictures with messages or captions from a friend or loved one who is serving a tour of duty over in Iraq. We may select some from the site to be printed in the magazine each month so be sure that they are of high enough resolution (300dpi). This is open to ALL branches of our Armed Forces so please pass the word. We are shipping magazines to the troops every month also so that they can enjoy what our motorcycle community does here in the Mid-Atlantic.

My son Curtis, who is a former staff member here at Thunder Roads, recently arrived over in Iraq for a tour of duty in the desert. He & his friends have created what they call “The Hat” to bring information, pictures and messages, as much as they are able, so that we can get a glimpse of what life is really like, 1st hand, serving your country in such a hostile environment overseas. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing pictures & messages from some of our servicemen & women who so bravely are standing their long & lonely watches in the Mid East. They’ve got our backs so we’d like to do what we can to watch theirs. ~ Kelly ~

Let the journey begin…

I am TheHat and I am on a very important mission: to help you experience my journey serving my country in Iraq. Starting from my departure on Saturday, November 24, 2007, I will be relaying my observations, irritations, concerns, and any other feelings that overcome me while overseas, along with a photo gallery for visual reference. It will be as though you are there with me, experiencing everything as it happens - except without all the danger and sub-star ac-commodations. So sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride. The road ahead is long and unpredictable. Welcome to my journey. -The Hat

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BIKER LOBBYISTS MEET WITH NTSBA meeting was arranged with the Chairman of the Na-tional Transportation Safety Board on November 28, 2007 by James D. “Doc” Reichenbach II, State President of ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. NCOM and ABATE invited the Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s lob-byist and Vice-President of Government Relations Jeff Hennie to attend the meeting also to discuss the NTSB’s recent recommendations that all states enact mandatory helmet laws, as well as future and past developments in motorcycle safety. The lobbying team met with Mark V. Rosenker, NTSB Chairman, and Robert Sumwalt, NTSB Vice Chairman. “NCOM, ABATE and the MRF explained our views on this subject with extreme prejudice that helmets are not saving lives,” said Reichenbach. “Facts and fi gures were presented to the board for their review.” The gist of the 3-hour summit is that the NTSB will look into the discrepancies that NHTSA has been putting out in their statistics and will report their fi ndings to the mo-torcycling community. While there was agreement on certain issues, the helmet issue is very far apart and no headway was made on either point of view. “The fact re-mains that the NTSB stands behind their recommenda-tions and supports them entirely,” reported Hennie. “The MRF, NCOM and ABATE of Florida made it clear that we would continue to oppose any recommendations that call for personal protective equipment laws and crash mitiga-tion.”

IS YOUR MOTORCYCLE GIVING YOU CANCER?Author Randall Dale Chipkar has published a book called “Motorcycle Cancer?” in which he speculates that radia-tion from motorcycle engines could be a modern day “Black Plague”. Saying that the prostate is one of the clos-est delicate glands invaded by the radiation along with the colon and neighboring organs, Chipkar a few years ago was going to buy his dream cycle, but he placed his ex-tremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fi eld (EMF) Guass meter over one of the seats of an idling bike and was shocked to see the extremely high radiation read-ings. “It’s a paradox that thousands of motorcycle rid-ers participate in fundraiser rides for cancer awareness when the event itself may be causing cancer...I have met countless avid motorcycle riders diagnosed with similar forms of cancers and disorders. All of these riders had a type of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fi eld radiation shooting up from their motorcycle seats...The motorcycle industry needs to further investigate this EM danger and implement protective measures to minimize rider radiation exposure...People should not have to gamble with their health because they love riding motor-cycles...Historically, organizations claimed ‘inconclusive proof’ concerning electromagnetic health issues. How-ever, inconclusive proof does not mean that something is safe,” says Chipkar. But Chipkar’s critics claim that these doom-and-gloom concepts regarding radiation have

been heard before and have been conjured up since the 1950s, when atomic energy had fi rmly become embedded in Americans’ psyches, and they never amount to anything other than conspiracy theories. The critics say that it is too easy to scare people about exposure to radiation because those who can gain from the fear mongering fail to make distinctions between different kinds and levels of radiation exposure. FLORIDA BILL TARGETS “THRILL RIDERS”After an eye opening ride-along with the Florida Highway Patrol and witnessing motorcyclists pop wheelies, race along over 100 mph and dangerously disregard road rules, State Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera fi led a bill in Tallahassee that would toughen penalties on speeding, stunt driving and hiding or fl ipping license plates. “They’re just blatantly riding in excessive speeds, putting themselves in danger and putting other motorists in danger,” Lopez-Cantera said. “It’s just too much.” Law enforcement offi cers said they are powerless to pursue them and are frustrated as they watch their tactics, like fl ipping the bike’s license plates so they can’t be traced. “That tag needs to be permanently attached to that motorcycle,” one FHP trooper said. “The problem has gotten worse. The laws need to be changed. The penalties need to be stiffer.” Rep. Lopez-Cantera is trying to do that. “Something has to be done. They have to actually fear the law because right now they don’t,” he said, explaining that if his bill becomes law “They’ll lose their bike. Their motorcycle license will be revoked for 10 years, and it’s a mandatory arrest so they will go to jail.” The bill could come up for a vote next year. UNEASY RIDERS: HORSES RISKIER THAN MOTORCYCLESHour-per-hour in the saddle, more riders are seriously in-jured riding horses than motorcycles. That is the surprising revelation of a new study from researchers at the Univer-sity of Calgary, Canada. The hospital admission rate as-sociated with horse-riding injuries is 0.49 per 1,000 hours, compared to a rate of 0.14 per 1,000 hours of motorcycle riding, according to the study published in the American Journal of Surgery. From 1995 to 2005, there were 7,941 trauma patients at Foothills, including 151 who were se-verely injured while horseback riding. Seven per cent of the riders died of their injuries and 45 per cent required surgery, the study said. Almost half of all riders who were seriously injured (48 per cent) suffered head injuries, and 54 per cent suffered chest injuries. Most riders were hurt by falling or being thrown from the horse, followed by be-ing stomped or kicked. The reason this happens, said Rob Mulloy, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary and co-author of the study, is that “horses are independent beings with their own agenda.” Not to mention that horses weigh up to 500 kilograms, move at a speed of up to 65 kilometers an hour, elevate riders up to three meters above ground and kick with a force of nearly one ton. Dr. Mulloy, who is also a trauma surgeon, said he does not want to

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discourage people from riding, but hopes the study will serve as a wake-up call about the need to use protective equipment, especially helmets. “You know, cowboy hats are pretty useless,” he said, adding that he takes comfort in the fact that about half of rodeo riders now wear hel-mets and a large number of cowboys who drive cattle out of the hills are also helmeted.

AUSTRALIAN STATE OUTLAWS “BIKIE GANGS”South Australia announced intentions to ban so-called “bikie gangs” such as the Hells Angels and the Bandi-dos in what the government said would be the world’s toughest crackdown on “terrorists within our community.” South Australian Premier Mike Rann named eight motor-cycle clubs he said were involved in murder, drug traffi ck-ing, prostitution, extortion and weapons smuggling. “This is an evil within our nation and we in South Australia in-tend to lead Australia in the fi ght against bikie gangs,” he recently told reporters. The Australian Crime Commis-sion’s 2006 report found there were 35 outlaw motorcycle gangs in Australia, with 3,500 members in all six states last year. Rann said the ban would involve around 200 club members, as well as associates. Outlawed bikers would be prohibited from meeting or communicating, or risk fi ve-year jail terms. “We cannot fi nd anywhere in the world where this level of response to bikie gangs has been taken,” he said. Police would also be empowered to dismantle club headquarters and force members to account for any unexplained wealth or income. “We are coming after them and we will hit them where it hurts by taking away their ill-gotten gains, their Harley-Davidsons and their liberty,” said state Attorney-General Michael At-kinson.

WEIRD NEWS: BLIND PEDESTRIANS FIGHT AGAINST “SILENT” DEADLY HYBRIDSCan hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles be dangerous? To blind pedestrians, the answer is “Yes,” because they can be silent killers. As manufacturers look for ways to improve the fuel effi ciency of their vehicles, alternatives to relying solely on gasoline engines are being adopted for both cars and motorcycles. Companies are looking to gasoline-electric hybrids, diesel engines, all-electric vehicles and fuel cells. But one negative impact of such vehicles is in regards to their near-silent operation in city driving. Since most hybrids turn off their gasoline engine during low-speed city driving and rely on electric motors for propulsion, the most noise that many people may hear from the vehicles are a slight electric wine and a hint of tire noise. Deemed too quiet, some electric and fuel cell motorbikes now even come equipped with an artifi cial audio “vroom” with adjustable volume control. Blind pedestrians have taken this issue to heart and are going after hybrids as they feel the silent vehicles pose a serious safety threat, and the U.S. National Federa-tion of the Blind (NFoB) is putting the issue back to the forefront. The NFoB has worked with the Association of

International Auto Manufacturers (AIAM) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to look into the possibility of forcing automobiles to emit recognizable sound at all time. The AIAM is even looking into “the possibility of setting a minimum noise level standard for hybrid vehicles,” ac-cording to safety director Mike Camissa. The Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration have expressed little interest in the idea. 1.3 million people in the United States (out of a total population of 303,036,973 people) are legally blind. BRITNEY SPEARS HITS MOTORCYCLISTOn Tuesday evening, November 13th, troubled entertain-er Britney Spears hit and hospitalized a motorcycle-riding member of the paparazzi as she was trying to evade pho-tographers at a Beverly Hills Hotel. The rider sustained se-rious injuries and was taken to Ceder-Sinai Medical Center. “This comes as Spears is already facing hit-and-run charg-es as well as claims that she ran a red light with her kids in the car while talking on a cell phone,” said a news report by Entertainment Hollywood. Spears was scheduled to appear in court the following day at an emergency custody hearing with Kevin Federline, who wants to ban Britney from driving with their kids. A video was submitted into evidence that shows Spears running the red light in Los Angeles while on a cell phone, though she will not face any charges for running the red light as police stated they can’t go off of the video tape of someone. LONE STAR STATE TO HOST 2008 NCOM CONVENTION The 23rd annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-11, 2008 at the Sheraton North Hous-ton - George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located at 15700 JFK Boulevard in Houston, Texas, and this is expected to be the largest gathering of motorcycle rights activists ever! Hosted by ABATE of Texas, the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-II) and the Texas Confederations of Clubs, this annual gathering of the National Coalition of Mo-torcyclists will draw nearly two thousand bikers’ rights lead-ers from across the country to discuss topics of concern to all riders. Meetings, seminars and group discussions focus on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefi t our right to ride and Freedom of the Road. All motorcyclists are welcome. Registration fees for the Convention are $75 including the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $40 for the Convention only. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) 525-5355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “It’s the constant and determined ef-fort that breaks down all resistance, sweeps away all ob-stacles.”Claude M. Bristol (1891-1951) American Author


Starting with this New Year, we’re going to have an extra hand in the kitchen. Let’s give a warm and BIG THUNDER ROADS welcome to MARK CASSONE, aka Chef FatBoy. Mark has written many recipe books and been a contributor to many illustrious recipe columns around the country and is now basically retired and contacted us here at THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE, saying he enjoys the K.I.S.S. format so much and would love to be a part of Team Thunder.........well, how could we refuse such a talent with such obvious good taste. :) So, Chef FatBoy’s going to be contributing a recipe or two each month, but will most probably end up taking over the K.I.S.S. page as we’ve been doing it for 8 years now and I’d like to get back to the magic of actually “cooking” all the recipes we print for you each month. Thank you for all your compliments over the years and I hope we inspired some of you to break out the skillet and give a recipe you’ve seen in Thunder Roads a try. Thunder Toni

NEW YEARS OVEN-ROASTED PORK FILLETALA THUNDER ROADS 2 pork tenderloin fi llets, about 13 ounces each 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 ounces blanched almonds1 garlic clove, crushed1 bunch of fl at leaf parsley2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepperBoiled new potatoesGreen salad

Trim off any gristle from the pork fi llets, cut them in half crossways and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and fry the meat for 2 to 3 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer to a roasting dish and cook in a preheated oven, 375 degrees F, for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the oven, wrap in foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, dry-fry the almonds in a clean frying pan, stirring until browned; allow to cool slightly. Place in a food processor with the garlic, parsley, remaining oil and salt and pepper. Blend to form a fairly smooth paste. Stir in the Parmesan and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Slice the pork, arrange it on plates with any pan juices and serve it with boiled new potatoes and salad drizzled with spoonfuls of the pesto.

THUNDER ROADS CLAMS COOKED IN GARLIC, BEER AND BUTTER FOR AULD LANG SYNE (which means: for times gone by)1 (12-ounce) beer 5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 bunch cilantro 2 pounds Manila clams, cleanedServings: 2

In a large pot, combine the beer, garlic, butter and most of the cilantro. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the clams and cover with a lid. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, or until the clams are open (discard any unopened clams). Remove the clams and the juice into a large bowl and serve with a stack of bowls and warm crusty bread, crisp fresh salad and strawberry shortcake for dessert.

MAMA THUNDER’S POUND CAKE1 cup butter 2 cupfuls sugar4 eggs2 cupfuls baking fl our1/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. cream of tartar1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 cupful whole milk1 tsp. vanilla1/4 tsp. mace (comes from the nutmeg fruit) Use nutmeg if don’t want to buy mace

Cream together butter and sugar till very light, then add the egg yolks beaten until thick and lemon-colored. Beat again. Mix and sift together the fl our, salt, cream of tartar and soda. Add to the fi rst mixture along with the milk. Beat well, add the vanilla and mace, then fold in egg whites which have been stiffl y beaten. Bake in greased and fl oured pan or pans at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or use the toothpick method to judge doneness. The thing about a good, dense Pound Cake is what you can do with it. Cover it with fresh strawberries and pure vanilla ice-cream, or hot chocolate syrup with sprinkles of candy cane, or warmed peaches and warmed heavy whipping cream right from the carton, or warm honey drizzled all over it. Any way you do, it’s scrumdilli-icious.

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 counties meets 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 pm Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190 [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] Website: www.fi reupthundrout.com/bikerswithheartMotto: We Ride Because We Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CMA/Beacons of Tidewater (Hampton Roads area) Meets 2nd Monday of each month, except Dec. @ Piccadilly Restaurant, 530 N. Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA (across from the Dump). President, Lenny Stowell, [email protected] or (757) 420-4411.

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 HRSC [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.com

Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/CMeetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun Motorsports in Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652

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

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

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]. Paul King, Second Offi cer @ [email protected]. Please visit our web site www.hillcitycruisers.com

Southern Cruisers Riding Club - Mineral Chapter 442 Close to Lake Anna. We are Located Between Charlottesville and Richmond VA. Contact Diane at [email protected]. We have Many Miles great county roads.

Southern Cruisers - Nelson County, VA Chapter #172 1st Tuesday every month@ The Lovingston Cafe, 7:00 pm. For more info contact Rhonda Ponton, 1st Offi cer, (434) 531-5820 or Pete Avellone at (434) 531-7916

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

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 188 5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://vbstar.mav.net

email:[email protected], contact Lisa Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734 [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

V MAX Owners 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]


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!

The Wild Rose Cafe’ is locally owned and operated by Chester native, Rose Seifert Matko, a 1985 graduate of L.C. Bird High School. After being in the restaurant business for over 20 years, Rose followed her ‘wildest dream” and opened her own restaurant in April 2006. She started with 10 employees (many come from Rose’s own family) and the number later grew. She believes in generous portions, reason-able prices, and good old-fashioned hometown cooking in a clean and friendly atmosphere. This is the formula that has made her a success.

Rose is constantly making menu changes based on customer feed-back and things like the changing seasons. During the winter, she con-centrates on homemade soups that will warm the stomach and the soul, hot entrees off the grill and many hometown favorites like Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwiches, Country Fried Steak, Homemade Meatloaf and Homemade Stuffed Peppers. In the summer time, you can order items such as specialty salads, cold plates with fresh fruit and wraps.

Rose’s bar area is a popular local hangout. She says proudly, “ I love my customers and feel that they are an extension of my family!” Rose’s late night karaoke on Thursday, Friday and Saturday has become a very popular feature of the cafe. She also has live acoustic on Wednesday nights. She will be adding a BIKE NIGHT in the spring on Tuesday nights!

In August 2007, Rose lost her son, Ryan. He was murdered. He was 16 and would have started as a Junior at Thomas Dale. Ryan had expressed an interest in going to culinary school and had worked at the Wild Rose Cafe’ since it opened. He started as a dishwasher and then became a cook learning from the head Chef, James. There have been no arrests made as of yet. The community support she has received has been incredible. Donations for a reward fund that lead to information and the arrest of the individual or individuals that murdered Ryan Matko are being accepted at Vil-lage Bank, Chesterfi eld, VA.

Rose invites everyone to stop by and see the restaurant. She feels that once she gets them through the door, they will be back. Wild Rose Café is located at 4628 Chester Square Road in Chester, VA (804) 768-9090.

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The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s Wild

A man kills a deer and takes it home to cook for dinner. Both he and his wife decide that they won’t tell the kids what kind of meat it is, but will give them a clue and let them guess. The kids were eager to know what the meat was on their plates, so they begged their dad for the clue. Well, he said, ‘It’s what mommy calls me sometimes’. The little girl screams to her brother, ‘Don’t eat it, it’s an ass***e.

An 80-year-old man goes for a physical. All of his tests come back with normal results. The doctor says, “Bill, everything looks great. How are you doing men-tally and emotionally? Are you at peace with God?” Bill replies, “God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he’s fi xed it so when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, poof! the light goes on. When I’m done, poof! the light goes off. “Wow, that’s incredible,” the doctor says. A little later in the day, the doctor calls Bill’s wife. “Ethel,” he says “Bill is doing fi ne! But I had to call you because I’m in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and poof! the light goes on in the bathroom, and when he’s done, poof! the light goes off?” “Oh my God!” Ethel exclaims. “He’s peeing in the refrigerator again!”

Ralph and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Ralph suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom of the pool and stayed there. Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled Ralph out. When the Head Nurse became aware of Edna’s heroic act she immedi-ately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as she now considered her to be mentally stable. When she went to tell Edna the news she said, “Edna, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you’re being discharged; since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of another patient, I have concluded that your act displays soundmindedness. The bad news is, Ralph, the patient you saved, hung himself with his bathrobe belt in the bathroom. I am so sorry, but he’s dead.” Edna replied “He didn’t hang himself. I put him there to dry. So, how soon can I go home?”

Bocefus goes into the drug store and says to the pharmacist, “I got me really hot date tonight, an’ I need me some pertection. How much is a pack a’ dem there rubbers a’ gonna cost me?” The pharmacist responds, “A three-pack of condoms is $4.99 with tax.” “TACKS!” Bocefus shouts. “Good Gawd a’mighty, fer dat’ price, don’t the dang things stay on by themselves?

Jim walks into a bar with his pet monkey. He orders a drink and while he’s drinking, the monkey jumps all around the place. The monkey grabs some olives off the bar and eats them, then grabs some sliced limes and eats them. The monkey then jumps onto the pool table, grabs one of the billiard balls, sticks it in his mouth, and to everyone’s amazement, somehow swal-lows it whole. The bartender yells at Jim, “Did you see what your monkey just did?” Jim says, “No, What?” “He just ate the cue ball off my pool table whole!” “Yeah, That doesn’t surprise me,” replied Jim. “He eats everything in sight; the little pig. Sorry; I’ll pay for the cue ball and stuff.” He fi nishes his drink, pays his bill and for the stuff the monkey ate, and leaves. Two weeks later he’s in the bar again and he has the mon-key with him. He orders a drink and the monkey starts running around the bar again. While Jim is fi nishing his drink, the monkey fi nds a maraschino cherry on the bar. He grabs it, sticks it up his butt, pulls it out, and eats it. Then the monkey fi nds a peanut and again sticks it up his butt, pulls it out, and eats it. The bartender is disgusted. “Did you see what your monkey did now?” “No, what?” replies Jim. “Well, he stuck a maraschino cherry and a peanut up his butt, pulled it out, and ate it!” “Yeah, that doesn’t surprise me,” replied Jim. “He still eats everything in sight, but ever since he had to pass that cue ball, he measures everything fi rst.”

A recent study found the average American walks about 900 miles year. Another study found Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of beer a year. That means, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon. Makes me proud to be American, How ‘bout you?

The Pentagon announced TODAY the formation of a new 500-man elite fi ghting unit called the United States Redneck Special Forces (USRSF) These boys will be dropped off in Iraq and have been given only the fol-lowing facts about terrorists : 1. The season opened today. 2. There is no limit or license. 3. They taste just like chicken. 4. They don’t like beer, pickups, country music or Jesus. 5. They are directly responsible for the demise of Dale Earnhardt and quite possibly Johnny Cash. The Pentagon expects the problem in Iraq to be over by next Friday.

WHY DID GOD MAKE MEN BEFORE WOMEN?You need a rough draft before you make a fi nal copy.WHY DO MEN SNORE WHEN THEY LIE ON THEIR BACKS? Because their balls fall over their butt-holes and they vapor lock.


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 all 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 [email protected].

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

DEALERS & SERVICES

Maryland

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

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

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

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Williamsport

10210 Governor Lane Blvd - Suite 2004Williamsport, MD 21795

(301) 223-1800 or (301) 416-3900

Haus of Trikes12636 Sunset Ave. Unit F5

Ocean City, MD (410) 213-2421

www.hausoftrikes.com

North Carolina

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

Bad Mo’s Custom CyclesCustom Building/Rebuilding

Fabricating & Painting Virginia Beach, VA

(757) 237-2340 or (757) 685-9697

Bayside Harley-Davidson2211 Frederick Blvd

Portsmouth, VA 23704I-264 Exit 5

757 397-5550Fax 757 397-5513

www.harleybay.com

Black Wolf Harley-Davidson18100 Black Wolf Lane

Abington, VA 24211(276) 628-5822

Boyce Performance Cycles 3057 Kings Highway Suffolk, VA. 23435

Phone (757) 538-2848

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

(804) 526-2300www.burchamscycles.com

Chix Custom Cycles3745 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 363-2453

www.chixcustomcycles.com

Classic Twins19363 Brandy RoadBrandy Station, VA

(540) 829-0313

Confederate Cycles22447-A Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 237-2316

Coleman Power Sports 435 S. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA(800) 888-3619

www.wherethepoweris.com

Coleman Power Sports 14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA (703) 497-1500

www.wherethepoweris.com

Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell1701 Temple Parkway

Prince George, VA (804) 861-4700

Departure Bike Works5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

East Coast Harley/Buell17975 Main Street

Dumfries, VA(703) 221-3757

Full House Cycles100 Full House Drive

Winchester, VA 540-667-0088

Gary’s Automotive Again23220 Airport Street

Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-8644

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 Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 455-2143

&5411 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA 24012(540) 362-0140

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Jim McClure’sMaster Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

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

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

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 & RENTALS1202 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

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

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PAINT & GRAPHICS

Virginia

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. GVirginia 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 Leather Shack10 Weems Lane

Winchester, VA 22601(540) 678-3900

www.theleathershack.com

West Virginia

C & A Bike Accessories1615 Winchester Ave. Unit B

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

www.cabikeaccessories.com

INSURANCE

Clark Insurance Agency4709 Mason Rest Ct.

Richmond, VA (804) 271-1961

BARS AND RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

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

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseOn the Bypass, Hwy 158

Kill Devil Hills, NC(252) 449-CRAB

Krazy’s SaloonRt 1 South

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

Mako Mike’s Restaurant MP 7 – US 158 Bypass

Kill Devil Hills, NC252-480-1919

The Hawg Pen198 Shortcut Road Hwy 158

Barco, NC 27917(252) 453-8436

Virginia

Boneshakers Saloon1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 961-8382www.boneshakerssaloon.com

Club Car Café18497 Dunne Ave

Parksley, VA 23421(757) 665-7822

The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon 6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Rt 17Yorktown, VA

(757) 898-8500

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy

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

www.damonsbar.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseRudee Inlet

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 491-DICK

HOOTERs of Chesterfi eld 1211 Huguenot Rd

Midlothian, VA(804) 378-9464

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) 657-9331EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT!

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

Kuttin Stationfor all your hair needs!!

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

Biker Specials!(804) 469-9003

Virginia’s Transportation Claims Service

Auto/Motorcycle/Truck Appraisal Specialist

Statewide Coverage – We come to youRandy S. Baker Jr.

(866) 512-2155Offi ce (804) 794-1991Mobile (804) 263-5563

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 MackerelSea 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

BANDS

Bad AceContact Jeff Abbott [email protected]

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

Southern Attitude BandCountry * Southern Rock * Classic Rock

For Bookings Call Ben Duncan (757) 713-2088

The Rhythm PigsContact: Timmy Fodrey

(757) 286-6001www.rhythmpigs.com

10 Foot 6 Contact: Sonny Bowen

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

TOWING

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

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

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

Peaco Towing, Inc. 24 HOUR SERVICE6906 School Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23228(804) 262-1001

REAL ESTATE

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

(757) [email protected]

TRAILER SALES

Segeleon Racing LLC(757) 651-7451


Trailer World1982 George Washington Memorial

HighwayGloucester Point, VA 23062

www.vatrailerworld.com

Virginia Trailer Sales, Inc.486 Maury River Rd.Lexington, VA 24450(540) 464-1006 phone

(540) 464-3244 [email protected]

vatrailersales.com


BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORYBIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

with Laurie Shober

Happy Rockin’ New Years to all our friends – and may this be the beginning of many more rock & roll good times to come! Speaking of good times and rock & roll, our featured group this month is “Motorpsychic” out of Virginia Beach, VA. Deciding to break away from the mainstream, this custom blend of serious rockers came together in February 2007 to deliver us from your “classic cover band” and re-invent rock and roll with their hard driving riffs, progres-sive blues, classic rock grooves and free-jazz improvisations. Although you can hear them immortalize many of your favorite tunes by AC/DC, Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Journey, Starship, and Dio (among many others), their claim to fame lies more with their original tunes which billow forth with their own unique blend of intrinsic sounds. Notably to their credit in 2007, they debuted on the Daytona Bike Week CD featuring 3 of their original songs. Their newest CD is self-titled and due for release in June of 2008. Listen for “Karma on Tour”, their latest single release. They play just about every type of venue (clubs, private events, festivals and concerts) and are currently in the process of organizing a tour.On lead guitar is guitar virtuoso Jimmy Williams, who’s formidable style exudes a fi ery passion, exploding with an extreme hypnotic intensity liken to some of our legendary jazz & blues guitar heroes. During his long and well-accomplished musical career, he’s opened for countless national acts, having performed and recorded with members of Hot Tuna, Sun Ra Arkes-tra, and Willie Dixon, among others. Jimmy has toured the USA and Europe with the BluzBlasters, garnering the kind of attention that earned him the honor of having his name entered into the “Blues Who’s Who” and “The Big Book of the Blues”. More recently, he played with the Rhythm Pigs, a local southern rock & blues cover band. On bass guitar is the lovely and very lively Wendi Phillips. She is the pen behind the creatively mystical lyrics and co-producer for all of Motorpsychic’s distinctly original tunes. She is a veteran of the Nashville scene where she played with Peace Cry before moving to VA. On the local scene, she played along side Jimmy Williams in the Rhythm Pigs up until they left to create their own brand of magic and musical genius, giving birth to the band “Motorpsychic”. Wendi’s captivating beauty, talent and animated stage pres-ence and delivery will entertain and engage you! You can catch a glimpse of her in action at: http://www.myspace.com/4stringmama On keyboard, keytar, and lead vocals, you have PJ – John Coleman, who rocks the house in a kilt and is a veritable chameleon of musical sorts! Originally from New York, John has opened for Foghat, Grand Funk, Over-kill, Wrathchild, and others. A veteran of Burning Sky, Captain Madman, and Epix, he plays a mean keyboard and belts out the tunes like only a man in a skirt with a four-plus octave range can do. His fi nely tuned range of vocals delight us with incredible precision and projection, inviting us back for more! On drums you have the technically skilled and supremely talented Drew Thow, who’s opened for Edgar Winter, the Beach Boys, and Brooks & Dunn. He’s performed on TV and recorded w/ Glen Campbell and radio with Anthony from the Opie and Anthony show. On the local scene, he’s played with Kinetix and Chemical X. Drew’s unmistakable talent is only superseded by his timing and precision.For a list of scheduled performances, to listen to a demo, or place an order for their CD, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/motorpsychicband. Mo-torpsychic is available for private parties. Leave a message and someone will be sure to contact you.Jimmy Williams is available for private lessons for those who entertain a serious passion for learning the real art of guitar playing. For more information, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/jimmykwilliams, or email: [email protected] summary, what you have is a very powerful combination of talent that is sure to be around for the long haul. Fasten your seat belts folks, and let “Motorpsychic” take you for the ride of your life in 2008… they will leave you “BREATHLESS” ~ I know! CAUTION: Not for the faint or weak of heart!


MOTORPSCYCHICMOTORPSCYCHIC


PrayerIt seems prayer still upsets some people. Please read.When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard;“Heavenly Father, We come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guid-ance. We know Your Word says, “Woe to those who call evil good”But that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice. We have shot abortionists and called it justifi able. We have neglected to discipline our children and called it build-ing self esteem. We have abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbor’s posses-sions and called it ambition. We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of speech and expression. We have ridiculed the time honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment. Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts today; Cleanse us from every sin and set us free. Amen!” The response was immediate. A number of legislators walked out during the prayer in protest. In 6 short weeks, Central Christian Church, where Rev. Wright is pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls responding negatively. The church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa and Korea. Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on his radio Program, “The Rest of the Story,” and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired. With the Lord’s help, may this prayer sweep over our Nation and wholeheartedly become our desire so that we again can be called “One Nation Under God.”

Revvin’ it up in Suffolk for the 2007 Christmas season Boyce Performance Cycles

POINTMAN PERSPECTIVE

NEW BEGINNINGS

January 2008. A new year...again. I love the new year - it means I’m still alive. I have a lot to be grateful for. How about you? If you can read this, that means that you are still alive and should at least be grateful for that. What else comes to mind? Of course, new year’s resolutions. I remember talking about this last year. Do you remember what happened to last year’s resolu-tions? Did you stick to them? Are you still sticking to them? Did you lose that weight? Did you stop smok-ing? Did you change anything for the better? Just as I thought, but don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. All of us at one time or another make promises we cannot keep.

I decided a few years back to stop making resolu-tions that I was only going to break anyway. What I started doing was to make life style changes. As bad as I was, I couldn’t wait until the fi rst of every year, so I asked the Lord what I should change. I fi gured I had things under control. I don’t smoke, chew, or go with girls who do. I wasn’t over weight, just a little bit of excess around the middle, but I was working on that. Before you start recommending me for sainthood, there are a few problems I did have.

Have you ever seen a little guy with a bad attitude? Have you ever seen someone fl y into a rage over noth-ing? Have you ever punched holes in your living room wall just because you wanted to? You’re probably think-ing, how could a nice, warm, compassionate guy like Rev Rock do such things? Well, I haven’t always been as warm and wonderful as I am today. This is all part of my struggle with PTSD. I didn’t realize I had problems. I thought everyone else had problems, I was ok. After many years of heart ache and failure, some friends fi nally convinced me that I had a problem and for the fi rst time I realized I not only had a problem but I was a problem.

This is where change began. I had to realize that I had a problem, then change came. I didn’t have whatever it took to make all the changes I needed, so I called upon the Lord. His Word says in Philippians 4: 13, “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Although I didn’t have the strength to do anything, the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit gave me the ability to allow Him to change me according to His will.

So when you start thinking about new resolutions, think about new life style changes. The truth is you can’t change anything. Dr. Edwin Lewis Cole of Maxi-mized Manhood said “you can change your mind but only God can change your nature.” Change begins with a daily transformation. As you read and study God’s

Rocky is an ordained minister, a Vietnam vet, and an outpost leader for Pointman International Ministries. He serves as a counselor and a staff member at Dominion Counseling and Training Center at the East Gate of Richmond. Rocky is a graduate of the Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry and is a board member of the Richmond Area Coali-tion of Men’s Ministries. He and his wife Donna live in Chester,Virginia and together have fi ve children and twelve grand children. Rocky is the Business Manager for South Richmond Harley-Davidson and rides a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic.He and Donna belong to Cornerstone Assembly of God Church and is a member of the Christian Motorcy-clist’s Association, the South Richmond HOG’s, and the Patriot Guard Riders. He is also associated with the Richmond International House of Prayer, “ At Ease Ministries” of Fort Lee and can be seen weekly on Comcast TV on “ Beauty From Ashes” with Bertha Hinson. A veteran’s advocate, Rocky invites your participation in this article. Share your experiences, thoughts, and your heart with us here “ On Eagles Wings” where Jesus is Lord.

word, your mind will change, your heart will change, your life will change. You will no longer have to think about making new resolutions every year because your life will become an ongoing reformation and it begins today, what ever this day is. Let’s begin today to allow Jesus to trans-form your life. Read His Word, pray for your family, friends, community, and nation. Reach beyond yourself and give to the Lord and others and watch the change come over you. You will never be the same. And yeah I’m still working on my middle, and my new resolution is to…wait a minute, I guess I need to practice what I preach.

May the road rise up to meet you May the wind always be at your back May the rain fall gently on your fi elds Until we meet again may God hold you In the hollow of His hand

Via Con DiosRev Rock

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$20.00 $20.00 A well-known speaker started off his seminar by hold-ing up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but fi rst, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, “Who still wants it?” Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied, “What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the fl oor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crum-pled and dirty. “Now, who still wants it?” Still the hands went into the air. My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are Worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or fi nely creased, you are still Priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our Lives comes NOT in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE and WHOSE WE ARE. You are Special - Don’t EVER forget it.” Share this with those you value. You may never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it can bring. Count your blessings - Not your problems. “And remem-ber: Amateurs built the ark... Professionals built the Ti-tanic. If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

thunder roads virginia magazine - january '08

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