Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads Happy Fall Ya’ll!

Yes, it’s getting a little nippier

1920 Centerville Turnpike, out there but it sure feels good – I love the cool
Suite 117-270
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Autumn breeze, the rustling of the changing leaves
Office phone: (757) 831-2264 & their incredibly beautiful colors. Even the scent
Email:thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com
Website: www.thunderroads-virginia.com that surrounds the season is so calming & tranquil &
OWNER / EDITOR / SALES: Kelly Werrell letting us know that winter isn’t too far away. It’s my
favorite time to ride!
Hope everyone is enjoying life to it’s fullest &
soaking up some great rides & events out there
– God knows, the calendar is still full of them! We’re
trying to get to as many as we can but we’d love to
hear from you along with a few pictures of places
SALES
that you’ve gone & maybe even some cool places
that you’ve discovered along the way. If you ride,
I know that a lot of us are always looking for a
nice place to ride to or even just a scenic route to
Linda Barboza nowhere so please share your findings with us so we
(757) 714-4791 can pass it along.
FAX (757) 460-0387
thunderroadslinda@yahoo.com Be sure to check out all the cool stuff that we’ve
packed into this issue for advertisers, events &
CORRESPONDENT we even have a little something for you too. If
you’re hosting an event/ride, you can now have
your flyer posted onto our website for everyone to
see. It’s hard to get out to all the bike shops, bars
& restaurants to get the word out so we’re trying
to help out a little with that. You can find out more
Mike “Hammer” Vecchione info about it in this issue. Also, we’ve had a lot of
thunderroadsmike@yahoo.com requests for Thunder Roads T-shirts so we’re making
NATIONAL FOUNDERS that happen too. We’ll have it up & running on our
Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon
1421 Chapmansboro Road website sometime this month & will definitely have
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: 615-792-7580 an order form into our November issue…just hang
e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net on – they’re coming!

Happy
LAYOUT & DESIGN Hope you all have a great time out there. We’ll
Warren Ells, Art Director
Thunder Publishing have a lot of cool stuff to report on in our November
warrenlayout@yahoo.com

a l l Y ’all issue so be sure to watch for it. Please be safe out

WEBMASTER
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F on the road, be kind to each other & we’ll be seein’
you next month!!! Happy Trails……….
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WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Kelly Werrell, Linda Barboza, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local
Kelly
& overseas correspondent), Carol Handy, John Handy, Ricky
Derby, , Beth Albert, Dave Sutton, Cindy Mease, Matt Allan,
Randy Kidder, Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Peg Leg Joe ,
“Little Debbie” Burnett, Brian Barboza, Curtis Matthews.
Special Thanks to “Rod The Magnificent”

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44
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
53
READERS RIDES
22
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
4
THE JOKER’S WILD
38
NATIONAL BIKER NEWS 26
HOT SHOTS 16
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SEPTEMBER
Sept 29 - Oct 1 Chopper XPO - Atlantic City, NJ Phone:
th st
609-748-4167 or www.chopperxpo.com
Sept 29th - Oct 1st Bent Fork Bike Fest - Knoxville, TN
866-900-3675 www.bentforkbikefest.com
Sept 30th – Oct 1st 2nd ANNUAL WOOFYFEST - Lynchburg,
VA Come join us for one of the biggest rides on the East Coast
ending at Gary’s personal collection of engines! Celebrate the
life, talent and memories of Gary Woodford - known best for his
bike building work with Randy Simpson of Milwaukee Iron and
as seen on the Southern Steel TV show. Bike Shows, Contests,
Raffles, Auctions. Starts Sept 30th at 10 am @ Cattle Annie’s in
Lynchburg. For more info visit woofyfest.com or call Dan Moon @
Prototec (434) 832-7440.
Sept 30th – Oct 1st Gypsy River Jamboree 4 Motorcycle Expo/
Swapmeet - POSTPONED
OCTOBER
Oct 1st Renegades MC Poker Run to Benefit the Muscular
Dystrophy Association - Norfolk, VA Sign up at Rosy’s II,
8480 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk. (757) 588-0300
10am -12noon, $10 per Rider/$15 per Couple. Entertainment
provided by the Blue Lords. Contact: RMC_NN@hotmail.com
Oct 1st Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA Off Rt 10- Contact
Paul Williams (757) 357-0202. www.bikerenews.com – RAIN
DATE Oct 8th
Oct 1st Hooters of Fredericksburg Fall Bike Show -
Fredericksburg, VA 804-224-9106
Oct 2nd TOLLS - PROTEST RIDE – ALL ROADS & HIGHWAYS
IN VIRGINIA We motorcyclists recognize the danger of toll
plazas. We understand that when we enter, we have to be extra
careful because of the dirt, oil and grime, worse when it is wet.
However, the Smart Tag and the EZPass, tools that would make
it safer for us, are not being made for motorcycles. As we all
know, bikes come in different sizes and configurations, some
with windshields, some without, some with different handlebars
than others, all together there are at least eleven different
configurations. The Commonwealth’s answer to our request for a
Smart Tag that can be used on a bike has been that the Smart Tag
is available so they are not discriminating. They say that because
you can purchase one you are not being discriminated against.
The Commonwealth admits that it may not work for your bike.
They even warn of this on their website. I say if you can’t use it as
intended, then you are being discriminated against.
Because of this problem, VCOM lobbied for legislation that would
allow us to go toll free. VDOT’s answer was that it would cost
hundreds of thousands of dollars to convert the technology at
each toll plaza to allow us to go toll free. However, in response
to an F.O.I. request, the cost statewide was put at around four
hundred thousand. They don’t have to change any technology;
they can just allow us to pass free. In fact, they already do this
for certain persons. Do you want to eliminate this safety hazard
for motorcycles? Do you want to protest this discrimination? If
so, on the first Monday in October we are asking you to ride the
toll road nearest you between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. You know how
long it takes to safely manage a toll. If you would like to help in
organizing this effort, I ask you to contact us. We have a number
of toll facilities in Richmond, Tidewater and Northern Virginia. Who
will step up to help? It’s time to do something for ourselves, to
take a stand for motorcycle safety and against discrimination.
VCOM has put out the following two messages concerning a
protest ride the first Monday in October (October 2, 2006). Call
VCOM to organize this protest ride in your area - 1-800-437-9434
or 1-804-353-3971.
Oct 4th – 7th HD of Ocean City’s Harley Hot Rod Cruisin’
- Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811
Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com
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October 4th – 8th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally - Myrtle Beach,
SC The Pilgrimage - Myrtle Beach Fall Rally. Hosted by Myrtle
Beach Harley-Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Hwy. www.myrtlebeach
harley.com
Oct 4th – 8th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet SC
Displays, Vendors, & more Inlet Square Mall Event Grounds,
Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet SC. Info Contact Sonny @ 336-
643-1367 or www.MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com Attention Artists,
Graphic Artists, T-shirt Printers - Wanted New T-shirt Design(s)
We are looking for new designs for the Myrtle Beach Fall Rally,
Myrtle Beach Bike Week, & for Chopper Road Shows. Contact
Sonny at 336-643-1367
Oct 5 – 8th
Smoky Mountain Bike Week – Fontana Dam, NC
You are cordially invited to attend Smoky Mountain Bike Week at
Fontana Village Resort, October 5-8, 2006 for a week of some
of the best riding roads in the country! We are only 10 miles from
the famous “Dragon” and 25 miles from the Cherohala. Come
and receive a 10% discount on accommodations. Please visit our
websites at www.fontanavillage.com or www.hellbender28.com
Looking forward to hearing from you! fvrmarketing@graham.m
ain.nc.us
Oct 6th
Colonial HD’s NHRA Drag Racing Kick Off Party – Prince
George, VA Colonial HD, 1701 Temple Pkwy, Prince
George, VA 23875 Ph. (804)861-4600, www.colonialharley.com or
visit www.nhra.com for more details.
Oct 7th
Outlanders Renaissance Bike Party – Luray, VA
Saturday October 7,2006 from 12-5pm. We invite you to spend
an afternoon, in the foothills of the beautiful Skyline Drive, filled
with old world charm, babes, bikes, hearty food, rocking music,
bagpipes, real medieval characters, swordsman, jugglers, and
competitions. And did we mention Babes and Bikes. Wear
your chains, wear your tartan, and return with us to the world
of make believe. Any questions or Vendor please contact us
at Outlanders, (540) 743-2040 phone, outlnd@shentel.net,
www.outlanders.ws
Oct 7th
Bikes for Tykes Rally – Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday October 7th, 2006, 11am-4pm, Location: GEICO
Regional Office 1345 Perimeter Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA
23454 GEICO Motorcycle is hosting this fundraising event to
support the work of Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
(CHKD) and to encourage organ donation through LifeNet, the
largest non-profit organ donation agency and tissue banking
system in the nation. This is a fun filled family event and will be
free and open to the public. There will be games for the kids,
motorcycles on display, music and food.
Oct 7th
1st Annual Poker Run for the Border! – Chesapeake, VA
Sponsored by Special Olympics Chesapeake. Chesapeake City
Park – $15 Registration fee includes t-shirt & commemorative pin
(while supplies last). Additional riders $10.Registration begins
9am. First bike out 10:30am, last bike out at 11:30am. Free
coffee & donuts. For more info contact Art Mowbray at (757) 548-
3020 or Sheri Pynn (757) 410-1865.
Oct 7th
Road Kill Cafe’ Rally for a Miracle Charity Ride -
Mechanicsville, VA
Sponsored by Hanover Cold Harbor Ruritans begins at Hanover/
Cold Harbor Ruritan Park on Route 360/Walnut Grove Road.
Registration 8am-10am. Fee is $25 per person in advance or
$30 per person day of the ride. Includes breakfast, lunch, cold
beverages and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Miracle League
of Richmond. Info call (804) 229-4966 or visit www.miracleleague
ofrichmond.com.
Oct 7th
Bikes & Badges Poker Run – Myrtle Beach, SC
Sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office of Florence & Horry County.
This run will begin at Creek Ratz, Murrels Inlet & will end up at
HB Spoke, North Myrtle Beach. $20 per hand, no limits on total
number of hands. May purchase 2 extra cards per hand. First
bike out 9am. Last bike out 2pm. Last bike in 5pm. Prizes &
Cash for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place & Worst Hand. 1st trip 7’s
& trip Queens win prizes! Entertainment will begin at 3pm and is
being sponsored by HB Spokes. All proceeds from this event help
sponsor youth programs for the Florence & Horry County Sheriff’s
Offices. T-shirts available at HB Spokes and Florence & Horry
Sheriff’s Offices. Contact: Lt. Wayne Howard (843) 665-2121 ext.
339 (Florence County), Rick Thompson (843) 915-5450 (Horry
County).
Oct 8th
4th Annual “shop with a Deputy” Poker Run – Stafford, VA
Sponsored by Doughterys Tavern, 2055 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA Phone: (540) 657-8985 Food, drinks, music & fun.
Starts at 9am (Breakfast $6 per person) Registration is $10 a
hand, $5 for wildcard.
Oct 8th 8th Annual Fall Bike Fest – Damon & Co, Gloucester,
VA For the best food, bikes, music & people…don’t miss it! 7104
George Washington Memorial Hwy, Route 17 in Gloucester. (804)
693-7218. see damonsbar.com for details.
Oct 8th Fall Foliage Poker Run - Shenandoah H-D Staunton,
VA Registration 11:30-12:30, Cost $10, Rain date Oct 15,
2006, All riders welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992,
www.shenandoahhog.com
Oct 9th COLUMBUS DAY
Oct 13th & 14th 3rd Anniversary Event Real Riders Roundup
- sponsored by Ms Understood Riders. Bowling, food, drinks &
more. Event stops include Liberty Lanes, Extreme Powersports
& Fredericksburg Expo Center For more info call Karamel-Delyte
540-272-9042 or Baby Girl 703-405-9812
Oct 13th – 15th Fleet Ride “Rumble through the Tunnels” –
Portsmouth, VA Largest motorcycle
event in honor of our Armed Forces! Sponsored by Bayside
Harley-Davidson/Portsmouth,VA. 3 day event- October 13-15th,
2006. Ride Date- Saturday, October 14th, 2006. Concert,
stunt riders, bike show, vendors. Contact: Ally 757-397-5550/
marketing@harleybay.com, www.fleetride.com
Oct 13th – 15th Colonial Virginia Motorcycle Rally – Jamestown,
VA Sponsored by The BMW Motorcycle Club of Hampton Roads.
Jamestown Beach Campsites. Rally fee $35 (reduced to $16 for
children 12 & under). For more info and pre-registration contact
Carol Beals (757) 548-3381, Copperstone Circle, Chesapeake, VA
23320 or carol.beals@capitalone.com or visit the club’s website
www.bmwchr.org.
Oct 13th – 15th Milledgeville Thunder Rally Fall Roundup
- Milledgeville, GA Hwy 441 in Milledgeville, GA-Miss Thunder
Rally Bikini Contest, puddin rasslin, poker run, burn out pit and
more. www.milledgevillethunderrally.com
Oct 14th Charity Auction & Motorcycle Show – Mechanicsville,
VA Queen Beez MSA & C-US Productions holding Charity Auto
& Motorcycle Show at The Showplace, 3002 Mechanicsville, VA
from 12-5. Free Admission. $25 car show entry fee, $15 bike
show entry fee. Vendors welcome. Rain or Shine Contact Queen
Beez MSA or C-US Productions 804-226-0004
Oct 14th 1st Annual HD of Greensboro H.O.G. Olympics! –
Greensboro, NC Held at the HD of Greensboro Motorcycle Park,
536 Farragut St. Between 10am-2pm. Live music, pig pickin, relay
races, bike games, and more. WHY: So you can have family-
friendly fun and get to know other H.O.G. members in the area
while raising money for charities! HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Call
(336) 273-1101 to register your H.O.G. club today. The winning
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club gets $500 for the charity of their choice and a title to defend
next year! Not a H.O.G. member but want to participate? Time to
join! Check out www.greensborohog.org or www.highpointhog.org
for meeting dates and locations. Make sure to register early-space
is limited and October 7 is the final deadline. Harley-Davidson of
Greensboro, Inc. 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC 27406 (336)
273-1743 or visit www.hdofgreensboro.com
Oct 14th BMWMCHR Charity Ride Poker Run – Jamestown
Beach Campsites, VA This ride is to benefit the Presbyterian
Home and Family Service in Zuni. They assist mentally
Challenged adults. Registration 9am – 10:30 am. Cost $10. A
prize for the best hand will be given and other door prizes. Lunch
will be provided at the campsite.
Oct 14th March of Dimes RIDE – Aberdeen, MD March
of Dimes RIDE - Bikers for babies. Contact: Christie
Goicochea Phone: 410-752-8076 Fax: 410-547-2521
www.marchofdimes.com
Oct 14th
“Fourth Annual Birthday Bash”!!!! – Colonial HD, Prince
George, VA 10:00am-5:00pm
Oct 14th & 15th
Cat’s Cradle Rides! - Elkton, VA 6011 S. East Side Hwy
(Rte. 340) Eat a nice dinner (pork loin, etc., this is not your
hot-dogs ‘n beans), listen to Blue Grass by Five of a Kind, win
a door prize, camp in beautiful Shenandoah Valley, eat a great
breakfast (frittata), and follow our map to some local scenic
rides. All proceeds help animals in Shenandoah Valley. Free-
will offering...you decide what it’s worth! RSVP (helpful, but not
required) or for more info: www.catscradlevirginia.com or email:
catscradle@rica.net
Oct 14th & 15th
Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Nationals - Rockingham,
NC Sponsored by AHDRA. See 200mph Nitro Harleys, Pro
Drags, V-Rods & more, 15 classes of competition blazing into
Rockingham Dragway, -Sat gates open 7am - qualifying 9am -
Sun gates open 8am - qualifying 9:30am - Admiss: $40 weekend;
$25 single day; children under 11 FREE; Active and reserve
military FREE with valid ID; HOG members receive $5 disc. at
gate with valid ID. www.ahdra.com, Ph: 336-924-2095 or email
lisa@ahdra.com
Oct 14th & 15th
Cruiser Festival & Bike show - Coleman PowerSports – Falls
Church.
Oct 15th
3RD Annual Fall Swap Meet & Bike Show – Portsmouth, VA
Sponsored by Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry. 10:00
AM TO 6:00 PM. @ TRIPLE D TRUCKING, 300 Elmhurst Ave,
Portsmouth, Va. FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Homemade Soups &
Stews & B-B-Q made from Secret world famous Cooks. BIG FAT
TROPHIES. $ 10.00 per person -- $ 15.00 a couple – children
under 12 FREE. LOTS OF VENDERS from the State of VA and
NC. More vendors than past events with more variety. Vendors
10’ x 10’ Booth: $25.00 PRE-REGISTRATION. $ 50.00 AT THE
DOOR. All proceeds go to J.C.’s Recovery House (501C3 Non-
Profit) Recovery House for Drug and Alcohol Addiction. For more
Information call PEG-LEG-JOE @ (757) 543-1857 Home, (757)
619-4073 Cell, or visit our Web Site www.sonsofthundermm.com,
email peglegjoe@verizon.net
Oct 15th HD of Ocean City’s Marine Corps Toy Run - Berlin,
MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph:
410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com
Oct 15th HD of Ocean City’s Wheels that Heal Car Club
Cruise for a Cure - Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway
(Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit
www.hdoceancity.com
Oct 15th
Fall Poker Run – Wytheville, VA
Hilltop Cycle, 145 Fairview Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone:
(276) 228-7001 www.hilltopcycle.com Register by 12 pm.
Oct 15th Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA
Off Rt 10-Contact: Paul Williams (757) 357-0202.
www.bikerenews.com – RAIN DATE October 22nd
Oct 16th Colonial HD’s 4th Annual Birthday Bash – Prince
George, VA 1701 Temple Pkwy, Prince George, VA 23875 Ph.
804-861-4700 The Biggest Party of the Year! 2 Bands! Tons of
Food, Vendors, Contests and lots more. www.colonialharley.com
Oct 18th
Coleman PowerSports Fall Foliage Ride to Graves Mountain
Apple Harvest Festival. The ride starts Sunday at 9am from
both stores. This is a beautiful ride on mostly 2 lane roads to a
popular country festival with food, crafts, music, vendors and
more. Contact: Matt at Falls Church (703)237-3400 or Troy at
Woodbridge (703)497-1500. Visit www.wherethepoweris.com
event calendar for more info.
Oct 18th New Rider Night - Coleman PowerSports Falls Church,
VA store from 6-8pm. New riders are invited to join us for a free,
informational session about motorcycles, minor maintenance
tips, riding gear, safety equipment and an intro to the local MSF
classes. Contact Greg Keoho at (703)237-3400 for info. E-mail
bconvis@wherethepoweris.com to sign up.
Oct 19th – 22nd 14th Annual Biketoberfest- Daytona Beach, FL
www.biketoberfest.com
Oct 21st 2nd Annual Motorcycle Lighthouse Poker Run
– Harbinger, NC Hosted by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO)
& sponsored in part by MS Family Enterprises, the Outer Banks
Harley-Davidson dealer. The route has changed slightly but not
the intent! All monies will go to “Bridging The Gap” for those who
need a helping hand during tough times. The ride will now begin
& end at the MS Family Enterprises in Harbinger, NC. We will still
ride through the grandeur of the Hatteras National Park with the
Atlantic Ocean on one side & the Pamlico Sound on the other.
The route still includes the Bridge to nowhere, the Canadian
Hole & the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge where plovers continue to
hatch. There will be lighthouses to explore & plenty of sun, sea
& sand. The cost will be $20 per rider, this will include a t-shirt
& a door prize ticket. Watch the August issue of Thunder Roads
Mid-Atlantic for registration details that will be provided by the MS
Family Enterprises. Please join us for an exciting ride & will also
help those in need on the Outer Banks. Contact: ICO (252) 480-
0070/ www.interfaithoutreach.com
Oct 21st Charity Ride for Brandon Mathews of Avon, NC -
OBX, NC He was diagnosed with MS and needs operation. The
ride begins at Vertigo Tattoo and ends at Barry’s Walnut Island.
For more info visit www.walnutisland.com or call 866-453-2261
Oct 21st 6th Annual bike Rodeo –Jacksonville, NC Rough
Riders M/C Croatan Chapter Clubhouse, Jacksonville, NC. Music,
games, raffle. All proceeds benefit Disabled American Veterans.
Contact Dano 91-548-3435 or email dano.rrmc@gmail.com
Oct 21st Joe Gibbs Racing Team – Fairfax, VA
Patriot HD is hosting the Joe Gibbs Racing Team from 10am-4pm.
Interstate Batteries and the Home Depot Showcars will also be
here along with the souvenir trailer for fans to purchase race
merchandise.
Oct 21st “Forget-Me-Not” Ride - Petersburg, VA
The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a two-hour “Forget-Me-
Not” ride through the Tri-Cities area. First group departs at 10am
Registration fee $25 per rider, lunch provided. Proceeds benefit
the Alzheimer’s Association. Info, registration and more details call
804-518-1293, or email judy.tyree@alz.org
Oct 22nd HD of Ocean City’s Seaford/Blades Charities Toy
Run- Berlin, MD 10716 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD
21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdoceancity.com
Oct 22nd Poker Run & Open House – Catlin Kustom Cycles,
Colonial Heights, VA Poker Run to benefit the Victory Junction
Gang Camp followed by our Fall Open House to show off the
new fall lineup! Entertainment, food & beverages, door prizes.
Visit www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 for more
details
Oct 22nd
TAMA Poker Run & Bike Show – VA/NC Border
Starting from Border Station Restaurant/Gift Shop Route 168
VA/NC State Line. Registration 9am – 11am. Cost $10 Single
Rider, $15 for Two-Up. Door Prizes, Bike Show, “People’s choice”
(Single Winner Only). Additional “All-You-Can-Eat” Buffet only
$5.00! All proceeds go towards TAMA selected charity! For more
info call Peg-Leg Joe at (757) 619-4073
Oct 27th
Harley-Davidson’s Traveling Museum – Winchster, VA
Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson 140 Independence
., Winchester VA 22602 Phone: (540) 662-4468
www.hdwinchester.com Harley-Davidson’s Traveling Museum will
be there on site 10:00 am-6:00pm
Oct 27 Bike Night at River City Diner
(4th Friday of every month March to October ). A new year, an
old favorite event by everyone …Polish up those bikes, polish up
those great bike stories, grab your old riding buddies and join us
at RIVER CITY DINER at The Shops at Bellgrade, 11430 West
Huguenot Rd – 804-897-9518. You just can’t find an easier way
to donate money to a worthy cause. You come, you eat dinner
and River City Diner will donate 10% of all cash register receipts
during the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the 4th Friday of every
month from April to October. Oct 27 River City Diner & Pat Noel
Promotions~River City Rides BIKE NIGHT from 6pm-10pm.
Proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Oct 27th, 28th & 29th
4th Annual Virginia Fall Classic – Newport News, VA
To benefit Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. 4 th
Annual Charity Event With Car/ Truck/ Bike Show & MUCH
MORE!!! SAVE THE DATE Friday (10/27) Dinner & Music 4:
30 – 6:30 pm at Ferguson Enterprises INC (FEI). Must Pre-
Pay. Kausal Kruz-In/Drive-In 6:30 – 10:30 pm at FEI (Donation
Requested) Kool Lights & Big Sounds at FEI and Call for Times or
Check Web Site Saturday (10/28) 10:00 am-4:00 pm the OPEN
CAR SHOW will take place in Newport News Park (Largest City
Owned Park in the USA!) -See Our Special Display Vehicles
Sunday (10/29) FALL FUN RUN or POKER RUN Leaving
NN Park FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC. Spectator
Parking:$2 Donation Per Car on10/28. Hosted by the Virginia
Peninsula Car Club Council (H. Hartel 757/867-6336), Newport
News Police Department (Community 926-8330), Newport
News Parks (926-7204), Recreation & Tourism, and the Newport
News Sheriff Department. For more info on how you can be an
exhibitor or attend, please call (757) 926-7204 or (757) 867-6336
www.VaFallClassic.org
Oct 28th
Bad to the Bone Poker Run Open House & Pre-Registration
– Virginia Beach, VA
Southside Harley-Davidson in Virginia Beach 9am – 5pm. Live
Music, Food & Beverages from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Adoptable
animal from the Norfolk SPCA. Actual Poker Run will be on
Sunday Oct. 29th (see Oct 29th event) .
Oct 28th
HD of Washington Halloween Open House/Fall-Winter
Fashion Show – Fort Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301)
248-1200 or (888) HDFEVER
Oct 28th
Sons of God MC Pig Roast – Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Campground, 693 George Washington Hwy,
Chesapeake. 12noon until the fire is out!. $6.00 per plate,
includes field events. Bon Fire, Bike Games, Tattoo Contest.
Brent Michael Perry 1987-2004 – All proceeds go to Brent’s
Witness Foundation. Live music by Social Chaos. For more info
call TJ at (757) 233-9541. TAMA approved event.
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RATTLE THE RUNWAY RIDE Once at the Pentagon, opening ceremonies began by
the introduction of Jim Laychak the President of the Pen-
By: Rex Howke tagon Memorial Fund Inc. Mr. Laychak is the overseer of
Washington Dulles Int’l Airport hosted the 4th annual the 184 seat Memorial to be built just out side of the crash
Rattle the Runway Ride on Sept 10th 2006. The co- site. To view the site, go to Pentagon Memorial Fund.
founder and events coordinator Rex Howke, Jr. along with Upon completion of Jim Laychak opening remarks, Rex
Airport Operations Officer Marty Clarke started the event presented Jim with a shadow box enclosed with the com-
off by thanking the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Air & memorative event patch and rockers for the 03 through
Space Museum facility manager Rick Cochran for being 06. Jim started, “This will be my office conversation
a part of the 2006 event. Rex Howke and Marty Clarke piece. Thank you & thanks for what you are doing for the
had talked about 2 years of the possibilities of being able Pentagon Memorial Fund”. The next guest speaker was
to use the long taxiway and ramp areas for the staging of Jim Schwartz, Fire Chief for Arlington Co.. Rex stated
some 1500 motorcycles who attend the event. at the end of the Chief’s remarks “You guys have one of
Rattle the Runway Ride started on September 11, 2003 the best jobs in the world. That’s coming from a voice of
with a grand total of 316 motorcycles. For the 03 and 04 experience. I did that job of 32 1/2 years.” The closing
events the riders were, believe it or not, able and cleared ceremony’s last speaker was Gary Covert from Torches
to go onto the runway that Flight #77 took off from that Across America who met Rattle the Runway Ride riders at
September 11, 2001 morning before it was piloted into the Pentagon after their group departed NJ at 6 am that
the Pentagon by ruthless cowards who had no respect morning. Rex Howke had been sent a poem written by
or remorse for human life. At the rear of the Air & Space the sister of a NYC Firefighter David Weiss, who was as-
Museum, Rattle the Runway Ride opening ceremonies, signed to Rescue Sq 1 in midtown Manhattan. David and
Rex Howke’s remarks were that we want every parent, his crew members of Sq 1 were attempting to assist in
spouse, child, relative and friend of those heroes, who’s the rescue of some 16,000 people from the Twin Towers
lives were selfishly taken to know that their loss has not, before they collapsed. Adriane Howke, shared the words
and will not, be forgotten. He stated this commemorative of that poem with all of the riders attending the Commem-
ride is our way of saying “WE SHALL NEVER FORGET”. orative Event. There we very few dry eyes at the end of
Rex and his wife Darlene have designed and copy written that reading and even less at the playing of Taps by Kalab
a patch with the 4 corners showing the Flt numbers of all Masters. The Kingspark Band played Proud to be and
four aircraft that were taken down that morning when our American and Rex concluded the end of the ceremonies
country came under attack. Last year Rattle the Runway by saying “WE SHALL NEVER FORGET”
Ride presented the Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc. with a “It’s not about what you ride; it’s about the company you
check from the sale of the events patches and rockers keep. Good people, doing a good thing, for a good cause”
a grand total of $6,999.00. The events coordinators said
they are only able to do this with the help of the Fairfax
Hog Chapter (volunteers who assist with the event) and
the ever so many riders who show their patriotism year
after year.
September 2005 brought a new twist to the commemo-
rative event. Rex, with many hour and a lot of paper work
was able to get the use of the Pentagon North Parking
lot for their closing ceremonies. The mass of motorcycles
were escorted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports
Authority Motor Sq. Va. State Police, Arlington Co. Motor
Sq. and handed off to the Pentagon Federal Protec-
tion Agency who escorted the group to north parking.
The event for 2006 was even greater. Guest speakers
at opening ceremonies were Elmer Tippett, V.P of the
Public Safety Division for MWAA, Bob DeHaven owner
of Patriot Harley Davidson of Fairfax. Rex Howke stated
even though this is not a Harley sponsored event, that the
event could not be done without the help of Don Withrow
(event staging coordinator) and fellow Chapter members.
At opening ceremonies this year the coordinators were
very happy to see Chris Browne, Manager of Washing-
ton Dulles Int’l Airport and his wife and family. Most all
of the morning Chris walked around in disbelief of how
well organized and orchestrated the event was. Open-
ing ceremonies came to a close by Rex saying the Air &
Space Museum will now be opened for all of use to tour.
At the conclusion of the tour, all riders returned to their
motorcycles and Joshua Howke, Rex’s 8 yrs old grand-
son announced over the load speakers, “May I have you
attention please…”Biker Start Your Engines”.
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Va. State Police getting ready for the escort to Elmar Tippett V.P of Public Safety Division Metro- Fallen Heroes Memorial place at the Pen-
the Pentagon politan Washington Airports Authority speaking at tagon for closing ceremonies by Touches
opening ceremonies. Across America.

Signs along the Route to the Pentagon Rattle the Runway Ride riders entering the North Parking Lot
at the Pentagon for closing ceremonies

Front riders of Rattle the Runway Ride leaving the Air & Space Museum heading to the Pentagon for closing ceremonies

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10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Ride
Harrisonburg, VA
By Garth Hines

Harrisonburg, Va. July 30th. The Mountain Valley Riders held the 10th annual
ride to benefit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. The club raises money to sponsor
children that are burn patients to attend the medically staffed week of camp
outing near Harrisonburg Va. This years ride was a combination group ride
with parade start lead by the Elkton Volunteer fire dept. and police escort,
Officers Doug Mitchem and Deeds. The escort peeled off after 15 miles and
the group of 75 riders spread out to continue on a 90 mile poker run across
the scenic Blue Ridge mountains and it’s tree lined roads with cooling shad on
this clear and warm summer day. The ride continues down the back roads of
Albemarle County with stops for the riders Poker hands. The riders regrouped
at the Elkton Fireman’s Hall for a assume BBQ lunch and fixens served by
The Smokin Pig, poker hand winners, and drawing for door prizes generously donated by many local business and
shops; car washes from Peterson’s,$75 gift certificate from Wal-Mart and Advance Auto, and numerous items from
Early’s, Wayne’s, Blue Ridge, Valley Kawasaki, Outlanders, and Shenandoah H-D. Tonis Kalil, director for the Mid-
Atlantic Burn Camp presented the Mountain Valley Riders with an engraved plaque to recognize the clubs 10 years
of fund raising. MVR raised a donation of $2000.00 from this years event to sponsor several children.

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cont. from 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct 28th
All American Harley-Davidson Halloween Open House
– Hughesville, MD
(301) 274.5000 www.allamericanh-d.com
Oct 28th Last Saturday Pick-Up Ride - King George, VA
Free monthly ride open to “all” bikers and motorcycles. First bike
out at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 10/28/06 – weather permitting. Start
and finish at the King George Food Lion parking lot (Rt. 3 and Rt.
206) next to the Subway. Join us for an approx. 3-hour, leisurely
ride through King George, adjoining Counties, and/or Southern
Maryland. A stop for gas, drinks, etc. is planned for the halfway
point. POC Bikers for Christ -- bfc_fac@yahoo.com or 540-846-
5279.
Oct 28th
Annual 72 Hour ATV Sale at Coleman PowerSports
Woodbridge. Once a year deals on ATVs, meet with local clubs,
learn about riding areas, ATV accessory specials, etc. Visit
www.wherethepoweris.com for event calendar and more info.
Oct 28th
HARLEYWEEN/BIKE GIVEAWAY – Newburn, NC
Harley-Davidson of New Bern OPEN: Tues. - Fri. 8:00am - 6:
30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm. 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern,
NC 28564 TEL (252) 633-4060
harleydavidsonnb@harley-davidsonnewbern.com
Oct 28th
3rd Annual March of Dimes Ride “Bikers for Babies” - Bel
Air, MD The ride begins at Maryland International Raceway (MIR)
where there will be vendors, music and more. Departs from MIR
at 12:00 noon and is escorted around the counties. The after
party is being held at Apehangers Bar in Bel Alton, MD featuring
2 bands, Vertical Smile & Back Stage Pass. Plus a pig roast with
all the trimmings. If you cant make the ride, u can still hit the party
at Apehangers with a $20 Donation at the door. Donation wings
are available at the bar for $1 Donation to benefit the March Of
Dimes “Bikers for Premature Babies” Run. More info available at
www.apehangersbar.com
Oct 28th 2nd Annual Orphan Run...A Reason To Ride
Glen Allen, Yorktown & Portsmouth, VA
WANTED - BIKERS!!! 3 Routes coming together for One
Reason To Ride. Help STOP Sexual Abuse and Gang Violence
against Orphans. Choose one of 3 great locations to begin the
Journey: Richmond Harley-Davidson, 10441 Washington Hwy,
Glen Allen, VA; Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell, 6450
George Washington Mem Hwy Rt 17, Yorktown, VA & Bayside
Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5, Portsmouth,
VA. Registration will be from 9:30am-10:30am at each location.
Ride will depart all 3 at approximately 10:45am. Admission $15
single/$20 couple. Live Southern Rock Music, BBQ, Bike Show,,
Tropies, Prizes, Giveaways, 50/50, Vendors & more (SEE OUR
AD IN THIS ISSUE!) For more info please contact Roma Frye
(757) 722-6920 x 10. Or visit www.orphanhelpers.org
Oct 29th
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME END – TURN BACK THE HANDS
OF TIME!
Oct 29th
HD of Ocean City’s Delmarva HOG Falling Back Poker Run
- Berlin, MD HD of Seaford & HD of Ocean City, 10716 Ocean
Gateway (Route 50), Berlin, MD 21811 Ph: 410-629-1599 or visit
www.hdoceancity.com
Oct 29 th
1st Annual Alaskan Malamute Fund Raiser Ride “BIG DOG
POKER RUN” – Manassas, VA
To benefit the Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection.
Starts at Hppters, Manassas, VA, destination Nokesville Park.
Registration 8:30am – 9:30am. Free coffee & donuts while
they last. Last bike out 10am. Prizes for Best Poker Hands.
50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes. All money benefits CHAAMP. Free
food & drinks at the end of the ride. ALL BIKES WELCOME.
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For more info contact Kay Henderson (703) 919-0203, email
bikerkay@comcast.net
Oct 29th
Ride to the Vietnam Moving Wall in Coinjock, NC - Grandy, NC
The ride begins with a FREE prayer breakfast at Barry’s Walnut
Island. For more details visit www.walnutisland.com or call 866-
453-2261
Oct 29th
Freedom Run For The Kids – Fairfax, VA
Freedom Bailbonding Main St. Fairfax, VA 804-224-9106 or
steph1va@aol.com
Oct 29th
1st Annual Ride for the Vets Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA
Sponsored by VFW Post 392, 2408 Bowland Parkway, behind
Blue Horseshoe Tattoo. Registration 9am – 11am. $10 per bike,
$5 per passenger. Breakfast Buffet for $5.00. Best Cage Cook
Out @ End. Cash for Best Hand, Cash for Worst Hand, 50/50
Raffle, Live Music, Rain or Shine. TAMA sponsored event.
Oct 29th
Bad to the Bone Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA
To benefit the animals at the Norfolk SPCA. Ride Pre-registration
held on Saturday Oct28th (see Oct28th listing). Registration on
29th from 9am – 11am at Southside Harley-Davidson in Virginia
Beach. ) $15 per rider, $25 per couple – includes dinner & event
t-shirts. All bikes welcome. Prizes for Best Hand & Worst Hand,
50/50 Drawing, Raffles, Silent Auction, Trophy for Best Bike, Live
Music. First Stop opens at 11am. Ride ends with a PARTY at
Granby North Restaurant in Ocean View at 2pm. Bike Show 2pm
– 4pm ($5 per entry). For more information, please contact Selina
Lopez at (757) 622-3319 x103 or email slopez@norfolkspca.com.
You may also visit www.norfolkspca.com for more detailed event
information.
Oct 29th
2nd Annual Drive Diva Ride - Virginia Beach, VA
A limited number of only 500 Raffle Tickets are on sale for the
Grand Prize Giveaway this year a 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster
exclusively customized by Diva Customs. This bike can be seen
at Diva Customs and also Dirty Dicks Crabhouse located at
the oceanfront in Va Beach every Sunday afternoon during the
Deck Party as well as other bike events around Hampton Roads.
All donations will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
www.divacustoms.com or (757)428-DIVA
NOVEMBER
November 4th
The Great Trane Ride – Portsmouth, VA
This is the third year for our event and it benefits both St. Mary’s
Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, VA and The Boy’s Home
of Covington, VA. . Rain Date: Sunday, November 5th, 2006.
Motorcycle Ride and Car Cruise-In Registration Begins at 9:00 AM
at Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth, VA. Stops include:
Boneshakers in VA Beach, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children,
Hooters on Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake and the Trane Parts
Center...where the party starts! Events for the Trane Parts Center
include: Car Show (All vehicles are welcome) - Registration for the
car show begins at 10:00 AM and closes at Noon. Vendors, Live
Entertainment. Visit www.greattraneride.com
November 4th
Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Run - Richmond, VA
Sponsored by Blue Knights VA III Registration 9:30am-12:30pm
at Chesterfield Towne Center Mall Huguenot Road/Midlothian
Turnpike. Minimum donation $10 per person, first 1000 registered
will get event pins. Police escorted parade leaves mall at 1pm to
deliver the Teddy Bears to the Children’s Hospital. Ride ends with
food, drink, trophies, awards, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.
Call (804) 379-0578 or visit www.blueknights.org/events
November 4th
Bikers With Heart Toy Run IV - Ft. Washington, MD 4th
Annual Bikers With Heart Mid-Atlantic Toy Run November 4, 2006
- Rain or Shine Fort Washington Harley Davidson 9407 Livingston
Rd Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Ft. Wash HD-301-248-1200 or
BWHF-301-893-2900 Website: www.fireupthundrout.com or
ddealerent@aol.com This one is for the disadvantaged children in
MD, DC & VA. Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Free Food for
the participants and toy run pin while they last. Minimum Donation:
$15.00pp - Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Sponsor:
Harley Davidson of Washington & Bikers With Heart Foundation
Contact: Steve Knowlton & H. Clifton (301) 248-1200 or (301)
893-2900
Nov 5th USO POKER RUN – New Burn, NC Harley-Davidson
of New Bern. Open: Tues- Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:
00pm 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252)
633-4060 harleydavidsonnb@harley-davidsonnewbern.com
Nov 5th Annual Vets House Poker Run – Virginia Beach,
VA Starting at Southside HD 385 N. Witchduck, Virginia
Beach. Edning point: Chevy’s, 1723 Parkview Shopping Center,
Chesapeake. $10 per rider, $5 passenger, Registration begins
10 am. Last bike out 11:30 am, 1st bike in at Chevy’s 1:00pm.
Trophies for Best Hand, Worst Hand, Oldest & Youngest, Farthest
Rider Awards. Door Prizes & Raffle. Help us help those that have
served “OUR” Country! Post-festivities will be held at 1:00pm.
All you can eat buffet cost is $5. For further info contact Scott
Bannon (757) 467-2526 or Asstdirector@tidewaterhog.com . This
event is TAMA affiliated. Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items
appreciated a drop box will be located at SSHD.
Nov 5th Toy Run for New Directions - Shenandoah H-D
Staunton, VA Registration 11:30- 12:30 All bikes out @ 12:45.
Cost $10 or new toy of same or greater value. All riders welcome.
H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com All
proceeds from these event benefit the Chapter Charities Fund
Nov 5th – 12th, 2006 4th Annual Caribbean Rally Cruise-
Hogs On The High Seas (HOHS) Port Canaveral, FL 7 Day
Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, FL to Labadee,
Hispanola – Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Georgetown, Grand Cayman
– Cozumel, Mexico. Garnd Prize – Custom Motorcycle, Future
HOHS Rally Cruise for Two; $300,000+ in Prizes, HOHS Rally
Welcome Package. Rally Events: Pirate Bingo, Belly Smacker,
Poker Walk over $15k, Buxom Wenches Contest, “I’ll Be Takin’
That” T-Shirt Swap, Topless Man Contest, Best Beard Contest,
Leather Attire Required Dinner, On Shore Parties, Trade Show,
Over 20 Top-Name Vendors, Tech Seminars. See the latest
& greatest in motorcycle products. DON’T DELAY! LIMITED
SPACE AVAILABLE! Visit: hogsonthehighseas.com or call (800)
444-8795
Nov 7th ELECTION DAY – Let your voices be heard – roll on
out & VOTE!
Nov 10th VETERANS DAY (Observed) - Freedom ain’t
free...Thank a VET today!
Nov 11th 4th Annual Toy Run - Kannapolis & Concord, NC
Sponsored by Pat Rogers Speedway HD Proceeds to benefit
Cooperative Christian Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes,
Free Food, Raffles and Entertainment. Police escorted ride thru
Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway HD. Must bring a new,
unwrapped toy to participate and be eligible for door prizes. Visit
www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or call 704 - 979 - 7433
Nov 11th Scorpions M/C 21st Annual Toy Run, Blood Drive
& Bike Show - Danville, VA Held at the 5th Quarter, 1513B
South Boston Rd., Danville, VA. 8 bands, bike show, bike games,
food, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, special drawing for Washington
Redskins vs Carolina Panthers 35yd line tickets with parking
pass at Fed X Field. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Toy
Drive. Vendors wanted, set up free. Contact: Stump (434)432-
0456 or tdnb@gamewood.net. 5th Quarter (434)822-8371 or
www.fifthquarterinc.com
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov 17th – 19th Motorcycle Brigade To Escort Dignity
Memorial Vietnam Wall to Virginia Beach, VA Attention
Patriotic Bikers!!! The traveling Replica of D.C. Memorial will be
visiting Virginia Beach the weekend of November 17 – 19, 2006.
Mote than 1000 local Vietnam Veterans and patriotic citizens
riding chrome-coated, piston-firing, flag flying choppers, hogs, low
riders and more. A 16.5 mile motorcycle escort to lead a semi-
truck, transporting a ¾ scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial, into
Virginia Beach. Rosewood-Kelham Funeral Home & Memorial,
one of Hampton Roads Dignity Memorial providers sponsoring the
event, has partnered with the countless veterans, volunteers and
community leaders to bring the traveling replica to Virginia Beach.
Upon arrival, the replica will be assembled at Mt. Trashmore
Park, 300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. The exhibit will be free
(including parking) and open to the public 24 hours a day starting
Friday, November 17th, after the 10am Opening Ceremonies.
Staging will be at 9am at the Wal-Mart, 632 Grassfield Parkway
(off Dominion Blvd) in Chesapeake, VA. 10am – Escort departs,
11am Escort arrival time (food provided after arrival). Route
will be determined by Chesapeake, Virginia Beach & Virginia
State Police traffic control departments. Destination is Mt.
Trashmore Park. The purpose for this is to keep the memories of
America’s Fallen alive and honr the sacrifice of more than 58, 200
servicemen and women who did not return from Vietnam.
Nov 18th Run for Hope Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA
Southside Harley-Davidson - Registration 9:30. Army of the Lord
Christian Riding Group will be hosting a poker run to benefit the
DM Live Hope Line. The theme for the ride is the 50’s. Come
out with your best James Dean and Peggy Sue look and win
something! Costs: Rider - $10.00, passenger - $5.00. Each
additional hand is $5.00. Card re-draw - $2.00. Best Hand
value =$1500.00. There will be food, music, Bike Contest, tattoo
contest and more...First 50 pre-registered will receive a ride pin.
Visit www.armyofthelordva.org/hoperun. More info call Sluggo
757-450-4190 or sluggo@armyofthelordva.org. Over 2K in cash
and prizes. Special thanks to DreamWorks Custom Paint for the
Best hand Prize.
Nov 18th J & E Harley Davidson’s Toys For Tots Run
– Winterville & Washington, NC Winterville, NC & Washington,
NC. Toy ride benefits less fortunate children. J & E will be
providing the lunch at the ride. You will receive one lunch ticket for
each unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or more or $10.00 donation.
Toys for Tots will be distributing the toys and money to the local
children most in need. All bikers welcome. For more details & info
visit website: www.jandeharleydavidson.com
Nov 18 A Platinum & Gold Affair”-Evening of Appreciation
th
- Mechanicsville, Va Mark your calendars for the ROYAL
TREATMENT! 8pm until 1am, Mechanicsville Recreation
Center, 1054 Elm Drive - Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. $20
Donation – Limited Tickets (Available Sept.1st ). Grown &
Sexy Attire - Full Buffet Included. *Portion of the proceeds to
benefit Greater Richmond S.C.A.N.* info@queenbeezmsa.com
www.queenbeezmsa.com
Nov 19th 4TH ANNUAL TOY RUN – Concord, NC Sponsored
by Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson, with proceeds to
benefit Cooperative Christian Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door
prizes, Free Food, Raffles and Entertainment. Staging at
Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium 10:00 AM (Kannapolis, NC
28082, I-85 North Exit 63 – Left on Lane St – 0.4 miles on
Right). Leave Stadium at 1:00 PM – Police escorted ride thru
Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson
Dealership. Must bring a new, unwrapped toy to participate and
be eligible for door prizes. Phone 704-979-RIDE. For more info
visit www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or contact Audrey Blake,
e-mail ablake@rogersnc.com
Nov 19th
TOY RUN – Portsmouth, VA
Blue Knights International Motorcycle Club VA V. Bayside HD,
2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Registration starts at
9:30am, Cost $10. Run pins for 1st 500 will be given out. Awards,
Door Prizes, Party after the run, Location to be announced at run.
For further info call: Susan Taylor cell (757) 749-3075, Ronnie
Young cell (757)651-3300, Alan or Barbara Evans work (757) 855-
3173 or Alan Evans cell (757) 615-5977.
Nov 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Give a turkey a ride!
Nov 25th KENNEDY CHILDREN’S HOME TOY RUN – New
Burn, NC Harley-Davidson of New Bern. Open: Tues-Fri. 8:00am
- 6:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70 East., New
Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252) 633-4060 harleydavidsonnb@harley-
davidsonnewbern.com
Nov 26th Christmas Open House – Catlin Kustom Cycles,
Colonial Heights, VA 1:00 – 5:00 - Santa will be here from 2:00
– 4:00 with gifts for the children. Entertainment, food, door prizes.
See www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 for more details.
Nov 26th
2nd Annual Run to benefit the Spina
Bifida Assoc. of Tidewater-Virginia Beach, VA Sponsored by
American Tradition Riding Club. Registration begins at 9:30,
Fast Lane Biker Gear, 166 S. Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.
1stbike out 10am. Last bike out 11:30. $10 per bike & $5 for
passenger. Ride pins, Door prizes, Food, 50/50. TAMA Affiliated.
For more info contact Ride Chairperson Kristie Mylin (757) 615-
9859, email KMylin@aol.com or SBAT President Vivian Evett
(757) 473-8125, email EVETT@NETZERO.NET. AMERICANTR
ADITIONRC.COM
DECEMBER
Dec 2nd Special Rebuild for the Kids Fundraiser – Virginia
Beach, VA Thunder Roads & Dirty Dicks are teaming up for a
very special One-Time Fundraiser Ride & After Party. We are
asking the bikers of the Virginia Beach/Tidewater area to come
out & ride for the kids. Details will be released in our November
issue. We don’t know what the weather will be like for the ride but
even if it’s a little cold out there, things will sure to heat up over at
Dirty Dick’s. This event is continuing to grow & gain momentum
so please check our website www.thunderroads-virginia for more
info & updates. This is TAMA approved.
Dec 3rd Toy Run - Dumfries, Virginia
Sponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley Owners Group
Police escorted ride starts at East Coast Harley-Davidson, 17975
Main St. in Dumfries. Registration starts at 10:00 am and the ride
starts at 12:00 pm. The ride will go through Prince William County
to the Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries. Entry fee is one or more
unwrapped toy or a $10.00 donation. Prizes will be awarded for
largest club participation, farthest traveled, youngest and oldest
rider. For more information www.eastcoasthog.com
Dec 8th – 10th Tournament of Champions - Concord NC (Near
Charlotte NC) Custom Builders Bike Show Finials Bike Show
Finials Vendors and Displays Cabarrus Arena & Events Center,
4751 NC Highway 49, Concord NC -- Near Charlotte NC Info
- Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or visit www.chopperroadsho
ws.com
Dec 9th
6th Annual Sheriff Susan’s Toys For Tots Run (with Santa)
- Grandy, NC Annual Christmas Ride thru Currituck County,
leaving the Currituck Court House and ending at Barry’s Walnut
Island, Free Oyster Roast and BBQ. More info available at
www.walnut island.com or call 866-453-2261
Dec 16th
HD Brenner’s Childrens Hospital Toy Run - Greensboro, NC
Begins at 2pm sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, Inc.
538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC 27406 ph. (336) 273-1743
or visit www.hdofgreensboro.com . Sponsorship opportunities
available, Call Julie @ HD of Greensboro
Dec 16th HD of Washington Holiday Open House - Fort
Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 or (888)
HDFEVER
Dec 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY – All around the World
Merry Christmas to all & to all a good bike ride! Peace &
Goodwill to all our brothers & sisters
Dec 30th & 31st
Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Spectacular – Chantilly, VA
Dulles Expo Center. Saturday 11am – 6pm & Sunday 10am –
5pm. Bike Builders, Motorcycle Parts, Leather & Apparel, Bike &
Tattoo Show, Fashion Show, Live Music. After Party on Saturday
at 7pm @ OMalley’s Pub. Admission $15/Adult, kids under 16
free w/paid adult. Purchase you rtickets online. Enter your bike
for prizes. Vendors reserve your space EARLY! No Weapons, No
Colors, No Attitudes! For more information call (386) 252-3101 or
visit www.cycleprousa.com. Sponsored by Cycle Promotions USA.
JANUARY 2007
Jan 1st
HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!!! Have a good time all but please drink
responsibly – We want to see you all in one piece out on
the road in 2007. Most importantly of all…friends don’t let
friends drink & drive. Look out for each other & be safe!
Jan 1st Annual New Year’s Day Ride – Catlin Kustom Cycles
– Colonial Heights, VA check out www.ckccustoms.com or call
(804) 526-2208
FEBRUARY 2007
Feb 23rd
Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association’s 4th
Anniversary Celebration Weekend Richmond, VA
“Pardi-Gras Style” Over 2300 in attendance last year so make
your reservations now . www.queenbeezmsa.com
Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center - Fredericksburg VA
Further details coming soon so keep your eyes on Thunder Roads
Mid-Atlantic Magazine for the latest info or contact Kev-Marv
Productions @ www.nemotorcycleexpo.com
APRIL 2007
Apr 4th – 7th
1st Annual Big Daddy Leather Spring Break Cruisin in the
Carribean – Charleston, SC
Departs Charleston, SC stops include Grand Cayman, Cozumel
& Key West Florida. Details, pricing and reservation info contact
Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg,
VA ph. 540-899-0048 www.bigdaddyleather.com, email
doug@bigdaddyleather.com
Apr 13th – 22nd
5th Annual Heritage Motorcycle Rally - Charleston, SC
This the Grandfather of Bike Week Charleston. Rally Central,
located at 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456, is home to “the
wildest bike show in the south” and the Million Dollar Bike Build-
Off. Top name bands, Vendors, scheduled rides daily – Beaufort
to the south, Myrtle Beach to the North, the Islands and Historic
Charleston. Charity Runs. 10 full days of laid back enjoyment!
Gates open at 10am on Friday. Info call 843-767-4258 or visit
www.heritagemotorcyclerally.com
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DELMARVA BIKE WEEK
SEPT 14-17, 2006
Over the Bay thru Eastern
Shore,
To Ocean City we go.
The bikes know their own way,
We’ve all been counting the
days.
To Delmarva for Bike Week,
The true bikers did go!

...it only gets better every

year!
Till we meet again,
Ride Hard~
~Linda

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Each month we’ll be featuring pictures of our friends from around the region & we welcome you to share pictures with
us from your travels too. So, just email us @ thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com . We may not be able to print them all
but we’ll sure do our best.

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E-mail:
bob@movingwithbob.com
Call the Biker’s Realtor® to get the straight talk
Web site:
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will get you moving down the road.

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Postal Service issues Commemorative The single-cylinder Cleveland motorcycle depicted on the
Motorcycle Stamps during Rally first stamp was built by the Cleveland Motorcycle Manu-
in Sturgis, S.D facturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio.Advertisements
claimed that this motorcycle, which featured a 2.5-hor-
Early August, 85 million classic American motorcycles spower, single-cylinder motor, could travel 75 miles on
began to roll out in mint condition on Commemorative a single gallon of gasoline and reach speeds of up to 35
postage stamps -- each guaranteed to make it across the to 40 miles per hour. Weighing around 150 pounds and
country for just 39 cents. The first of these stamps, along selling for $175, the Cleveland was both lightweight and
with the actual cycles the stamps were modeled from, affordable, making it a popular motorcycle of its time.The
kick-started the 66th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle model for the “Cleveland 1918” stamp artwork is a 1918
Rally in Sturgis, SD, Mon., Aug. 7. The stamps were avail- Cleveland A2 owned by Penny Nickerson of Long Island,
able nationwide Tue., Aug. 8. Joining Vickie Cartwright, New York.
postmaster of Sturgis, in unveiling the stamps was Sturgis The 1940 Indian Four, part of a series of deluxe, four-
Mayor Mark Ziegler. cylinder motorcycles known as the Four, was a stream-
The City of Sturgis lined bike that featured
is very excited the skirted fenders that
United States Postal partially covered the
Service has chosen wheels, a controversial
to release the ‘Ameri- design innovation that
can Motorcycles’ soon became an Indian
stamps at the kick- trademark.The model
off of the 4th Annual for the illustration
Mayor’s Ride during featured on this stamp
the 66th Anniversary is a motorcycle owned
Sturgis Motorcycle by Michael and Larry
Rally,” said Ziegler. Spielfogel of New York
“We’re honored to City. It is depicted in the
have the opportunity deep red color often
to partner with the associated with Indian
United States Postal motorcycles.
Service and look With features such as
forward to welcoming whitewall tires, ex-
them, as well as the owners of the motorcycles used on tensive chrome, large fenders, and spacious fiberglass
the stamp images, to Sturgis.” saddlebags, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide featured
A 10 ft. image of the stamps was unveiled as part of the on this stamp is considered by many to be one of the
stamp dedication ceremony that took place across the company’s most iconic motorcycles. The Electra Glide
street from the Sturgis Post Office in front of the Commu- was first manufactured in 1965, when its new features
nity Center at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. To immortalize this his- included a push-button electric starter. The model for the
toric event, stamps will be postmarked on the cycles that illustration featured on the Harley-Davidson 1965 stamp
posed for the images with the official “First-Day-of-Issue” is a motorcycle owned by George Tsunis of Port Jeffer-
cancellation. When not in use during the Rally, the Cleve- son, New York.
land, Indian and Harley will be on display at the Sturgis The fourth motorcycle depicted is a chopper circa 1970,
Motorcycle Museum http://www.sturgismuseum.com. the era that was the height of choppers’ popularity. The
The four motorcycle stamps features digital illustrations of chopper featured on this stamp was invented by the
a 1918 Cleveland, a 1940 Indian Four, a 1965 Harley-Da- stamp artist in consultation with professional chopper
vidson Electra-Glide, and a circa 1970 chopper. builders.

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 Burcham Cycles, Inc.
1500 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804-526-2300
www.burchamscycles.com
VA Dealer # 1568

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Second Annual Illusions
Motorcycle Club/ Grady Simmons
/ Khendive Shriners Poker Run
September 10, 2006

On September 10th, Illusions Motorcycle Club teamed up

with Grady Simmons and The Khendive Shriners to host their
2nd Annual Poker Ride to benefit children in need of medi-
cal assistance. The weather for the day was awesome as
over 100 motorcycle enthusiasts rode from place to place to
receive a card to add to their day’s poker hand.
The Cactus Restaurant, located on Route 17 in Yorktown,
hosted a fantastic breakfast to kick off the run. From there,
they headed to Bailey’s Pub- Patrick Henry Mall, and then on
to the third stop at Buddah’s Lounge in Newport News. After
that, they were ready for a trip to Beachcombers in Yorktown
before closing the day by going full circle back to The Cactus.
At the final stop of the The Cactus, the riders and their fami-
lies enjoyed great food, beverages and music to round out
the day. Illusions’ President, Sid Stanley and Vice President,
Mike Wells, handed out awards for the Best Poker Hand, the
Worst Poker Hand, and many great door prizes. There was
a 50-50 drawing where the generous winner returned his
prize to the proceeds of the day. A lot of money was raised to
donate to The Shriners and a great time was had by all!
Illusions MC, Grady and the Khendive Shriners would like to
thank our many sponsors for the event:

Howmet The Cactus

Gold’s Gym Beachcombers
AMF Bowling Va. District Bailey’s
Dynasty Limos Buddahs
Ancient Art Tattoo Skin Emporium
Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Patriot Buick Williamsburg
Red Hot & Blue Splish Splash Car Wash
Thunder Roads Magazine C.J.’s Tattoo
South of The Border Tom’s Cycle

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1st Annual Outer Banks
Harley-Davidson Labor Day Rally
September 2 - 3, 2006
lation of the opening day’s festivities.
Although the area was still cleaning up after the storm,
by 10am Saturday you could hear the roar of the first mo-
torcycles pulling into Outer Banks Harley-Davidson. Most
had come early to register for the poker run that promised
the chance to win a 2007 Harley-Davidson Street Bob
valued over $15,000.
Participants were hoping for a straight flush, the hand
needed to win the Harley. The excitement mounted when
David Little pulled all clubs. He didn’t win the Harley but a
cash prize which he donated back to Albemarle Hospice.
Proceeds from the “Gone Wild” Poker Run and Bike
Show registrations, organized and run by Outer Banks
Harley-Davidson’s HOG (Harley’s Owner Group) Chap-
ter benefited Albemarle Hospice. Alethia Keaton from
Albemarle Hospice was on hand to say a few words and
accept the generous contribution.
The non-stop fun and entertainment continued on Sat-
urday with special guests. The 24 Seven Band, an amaz-
ing group of experienced musicians known for being able
to recreate almost any song note for note. “I didn’t think
the band could pull off that ACDC song but they hit it right
on.” said Danielle who was rocking to the music.
Other live entertainment included Uphill-The Band, a
talented blues, soul and rock’n’roll group from Hertford,
NC and the Rhythm Pigs, a favorite regional southern
rock and southern blues band. MTV showed up to film the
bands for an upcoming show on the local band scene.
Brothers Timmy and John, ages 10 and 8, clutched
their signed posters from the motorcycle stunt riders who
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performed two shows each day. Adam Walker’s Freestyle
Extreme Motorcycle Stunt Team had the crowd cheering
with their high flying big tricks and wide jumps from metal
ramp to metal ramp.
Then came the ever popular bikini and tattoo contests.
Beauty number 1, Kallissa Peavy, walked away with the
honor of being named Miss Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
and a cash prize. Island Tattoo of Salvo, NC and Wolf’s
Tattoo of Elizabeth City were on hand to judge the tattoo
contest and hand out trophies.
Vendor row had something for everyone including
Shade Tree’s large array of sunglasses and Mr. D’s
leather goods. Mike Boyce local airbrush artist had them
lined up to see his creations and Sew What had a hard
time keeping up with the demand for patches.
The Bike Show on Sunday brought out a large group
of riders. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson’s parking lot was
ablaze with customs, stocks, antiques, trikes and an
amazing array of radical custom choppers. Women won
three of the top spots including the $500 People’s Choice
award but the winner in the chopper class got everyone’s
attention.
Ray Perry, general manager of Outer Banks Harley-Da-
vison was proud to showcase his full service dealership.
Outer Banks Harley-Davidson on Route 17 South, “The
Rider’s Highway”, was named a Top 100 powersports
dealership and has won awards for sales, customer ser-
vice and their use of a Pirate theme.
Outer Banks Harley-Davidson is a member of the par-
ent company MS Family Harley-Davidson dealerships
which also includes Bayside Harley-Davidson, Nags
Head Harley-Davidson and the newest location Kitty
Hawk Harley-Davidson. MS Family dealerships are a 5
time Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield award recipient.
Outer Banks Harley-Davidson was a perfect location
for an event which set the stage to be North Carolina’s
and the Tidewater area’s most happening Labor Day
Motorcycle Rally for years to come. Thanks to everyone
for coming out!
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OLD WORLD MANICOTTI
12 Large Manicotti Shells
2 Bags Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
6 Tbls. Dried Basil
2 Jars Classico Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan & Romano Cheese Mix
(already mixed in the shaker) on spag. aisle
2 Cups Hot Itallian Sausage or Regular Spicey
Sausage or Ground Chuck (your preference)
I saw this down home, charming woman from South
Carolina on the Martha Stewart show , and she was in-
structing Martha how to make her famous cake recipe. I’ve
made this and trust me, it’s worth every second it takes.
DORTHY MAE BROWN’S APPLE SPICE CAKE
1-1/3 Cups Vegetable Oil
3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 Tbls. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 Cups Sugar
3 Large Eggs
3 to 4 Granny Smith Apples; cored and cut into 1/2 inch
pieces. Should measure out to about 3 full cups.
1 Cup Chopped Assorted Nuts; such as pecans and
walnuts
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
CARAMEL SAUCE FOR DRIZZLING
1 Cup Light-Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted, real butter
1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Pinch of salt
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium Cook all ingredients on low for 20 min. Remove cin.
heat and stir until desired thickness.
Drizzle (don’t you just love that word?) all over cake and
quality vanilla ice-cream. Ewwweeeeeeee!!!! good stuff.
TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS....... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY.
God Speed You Home.
Cook your manicotti shells per pkg. directions. Drain; rinse
with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. Fry your
sausage up in a skillet and drain off all grease completely. For
your filling, in a medium bowl, stir together 3 cups of shred-
ded mozzarella along with the ricotta, basil and sausage.
Using a teaspoon carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared
cheese and sausage mixture. Spray bottom of baking dish
and spoon in 2 cups of spaghetti sauce. Arrange stuffed
pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spag. sauce over top
of pasta. Springkle4 with a generous amount of remaining
mozzarella b ut leave back a bit to sprinkle over at the end of
cooking. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and
Romano mixture and then finish off with the rest of your moz-
zarella shredded over top. Serve with hot, crusty bread and
honey butter. Delicioso
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with cook-
ing spray. Working over a large sheet of parchment paper, sift
together baking soda and salt; gather sifted ingredients into
center of paper and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mix-
er fitted with the paddle attachment, combine vegetable oil,
sugar and eggs; mix on high speed until lemon yellow color.
Fold reserved parchment in half lengthwise; with mixer on
medium speed, gradually shake in dry ingredients until just
blended. Add apples and nuts to batter; mix to combine. Add
vanilla and mix until all combined. Pour batter into prepared
pan and bake until toothpick test comes out clean. apprx. 75
to 90 min. depending on your oven. Remove from oven and
cool slightly on a wire rack. Invert cake onto rack and turn
right side up onto a serving plate. Drizzle with caramel sauce
and serve warm with fresh, cold ice-cream. Drizzle caramel
sauce all over ice-cream too.This is literally too dang good
for words! Sure to become one of your treasured recipes that
you’ll pass down within your family.
ORANGE MULLED CIDER
1 Gallon Apple Cider
1 Tub Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange
Flavored Drink Mix
4 Cinnamon Sticks / 2 tsp. Whole Cloves
1/2 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
sticks and cloves before serving warm.
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FALLEN FREEDOM FIGHTER It is with deepest regret
that we report the death of Marty Schultz, ABATE of
Maryland state director, who was riding home on the
morning of August 30th after picking up his bike at a
shop when he was struck and killed by the driver of a
Jeep Liberty who ran a stop sign, violating the 44-year
old rider’s right-of-way. “Since that time there has been
considerable speculation in print and heard over the air-
waves about whether or not he was wearing a helmet,”
said ABATE of Maryland in a prepared statement. “Yes,
in fact he was wearing a helmet that came off during the
collision or its devastating aftermath. The focus should
not be on the helmet, which in many cases provides
little or no protection. A helmet can become dislodged
or come off during a collision; which is precisely what
happened in the collision that took Marty’s life. Instead,
shift the focus to what happens before an accident
occurs and strive for accident prevention. Legislation
advocated by ABATE of Maryland, Inc. during the 2006
session of the Maryland General Assembly sought to
increase the penalties for right-of-way violations that
result in serious injury or a fatality. The National Coali-
tion of Motorcyclists and the motorcyclists rights com-
munity extend our sincerest sympathies to the officers
and members of ABATE of Maryland and the family and
friends of Marty Schultz for their tragic loss. “Another
Freedom Fighter falls in the line of duty, thanks to one
of the many irresponsible motorists out there,” said
Tiger Mike Revere, ABATE of Oklahoma state director
and member of the NCOM Board of Directors, who fur-
ther expressed a sentiment shared by our entire board;
“I’m sick and tired of burying my Brothers and Sisters
for America’s right to drive stupidly!”
NHTSA REPORTS RISE IN MOTORCYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN DEATHS An increase in motorcycle and
pedestrian deaths contributed to an overall rise in high-
way fatalities in 2005, reports the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA). According to the federal agency, the
total number of fatalities rose 1.4 percent from 42,836 in
2004 to 43,443 in 2005. Acting Secretary of Transporta-
tion Maria Cino noted that a 13 percent increase in rider
fatalities from 4,028 in 2004 to 4,553 in 2005 and an
increase in pedestrian fatalities from 4,675 to 4,881 off-
set an overall decline in highway deaths. In 2005, new
motorcycle and scooter sales topped the one-million
level for the third straight year, according to the Motor-
cycle Industry Council, and increased from 1,063,00 in
2004 to 1,116,000 in 2005, marking 13 straight years of
increased sales. Cino added that the number of people
injured in motor vehicle crashes declined 3.2 percent
from 2.8 million in 2004 to 2.7 million in 2005. Pas-
senger vehicle occupant fatalities also dropped by 451,
from 31,866 in 2004 to 31,415 in 2005, the lowest level
since 1994.
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MORE MOTORCYCLES, MORE NOVICE RIDERS Not
everybody is screaming bloody murder over rising gaso-
line prices, reports ConsumerAffairs.com -- motorcycle
manufacturers are ecstatic. According to the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation, more than 350,000 people will take its
new-rider course in 2006 -- a 10 per cent increase over
the year before. So many people want to ride that there’s
a waiting list for spots in the class. The wait can some-
times take months. The Motorcycle Industry Council, also
based in California , knows the number of riders is rising
rapidly. Sales of motorcycles and scooters climbed 8 per
cent in the first quarter of 2006, compared to the same
period of last year, and is expected to continue its upward
spiral. Because of rising fuel prices, there are a lot more
novices on motorcycles. In fact, the American Motorcyclist
Association reports that 35 per cent of motorcycle own-
ers plan to be on their bikes more as a direct result of
pumped-up prices at the pump. The typical motorcycle
gets 50 miles per gallon of gas, while the average passen-
ger car gets less than half of that -- 22.4 miles.
PRESIDENT IMPRESSED WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON
President George W. Bush became the third American
president to visit Harley-Davidson when he toured the
York , Pennsylvania plant on Wednesday, August 16, but
told reporters “I’m just looking so far.” Cheers and ap-
plause erupted inside the Harley-Davidson Inc. vehicle
operations plant when Bush straddled a blue and white
Softail and revved its engine again and again. After meet-
ing employees, the president shouted, “I’m impressed
with the quality of the product here,” over the sounds of
the assembly line. “I’m impressed by the fact that these
people really enjoy what they’re doing,” Bush told national
and local media. Later, following an economic sit-down
discussion with company workers and management, Bush
vowed to make the quality American product he’d seen
firsthand open to more international markets. “There’s a
direct correlation between exports and jobs,” Bush said.
“The more Harleys that are sold in places like Vietnam ,
China and India , the more likely someone is going to be
able to find work.” Harley-Davidson’s worldwide dealer
network sold more than 125,000 motorcycles in the sec-
ond quarter of the year, a 10 percent increase from the
prior year. International retail motorcycle sales grew by
17.3 percent. The motorcycle maker also set a milestone
this year when it opened its first dealership in China , a
large new market for the company. Bush also promised
to help make permanent business tax credits for research
and development, citing the company as a model for, as
the president put it, “one of America ‘s finest products.”
WHO WANTS HELMETS The World Health Organization
(WHO), a specialized health agency of the United Nations
with 191 member states, is stressing the need for man-
datory helmet laws worldwide and has published a road
safety manual giving technical advice to governments on
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Outer Banks Bike Show - Barry’s Walnut Island
September 1-3, 2006

There was almost the dreaded notice of having to make other arrangements for the 3700+ bikes who traveled to
OBX to celebrate the 6th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show promoted by Barry Nelms, owner and operator of Barry’s
Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, Sports Center and Marina of Grandy, NC when the remnants of the tropical sea-
sons past storm, Ernesto, caused significant flooding problems. As the saying goes, just wait a few minutes and the
weather will change, sure enough, the sun started to shine bringing blue skies. Entertainment livened up the show
throughout the weekend with live performances by Triple Shot and Root 66.
The largest poker run purse in the state of $5000, the Shane Nelms Memorial Poker Run” gathered over 70 mo-
torcycles who participated in raising over $1400 contributing to the $7500.00 total successfully raised to benefit the
Victory Junction Gang Camp. Thanks to the following business who volunteered to be poker run stops: Dare County
Info Center, Vertigo Tattoo, Lucky 12 Bar & Grill and Jolly Rogers. Just a few of the Bike Show winners included Re-
becca Bass & Cindy Lyle, both of Plymouth, NC, William Cox of Chesapeake, VA and Tim Leahey of Grandy, NC.

Ride Hard,
~Linda

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There’s an Angel in the Virginia Beach Bike
Classic and was often

the Mountains
seen riding on the “Bar
Car” or the motorized
couch, visiting and en-
tertaining campers year
He was a son, brother, and
after year. So on your
uncle, and friend to ev-
rides through the moun-
eryone he met. He will be
tains, if the stars seem
sadly missed and lovingly
a little brighter and the
remembered.
wind blows a little softer,
John Henley Doss, 29,
there is an angle in the
of Big Island VA, took his
mountains.
last journey on August 30,
On September 9th we
2006. He passed away
proudly road in the “Ride
from complications of
to Live” ride to benefit
diabetes while in Florida
Diabetes research, from Bayside Harley-Davidson in
on business. He was the
Portsmouth VA to Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson in Harbin-
youngest of Herman and
ger, NC. It had a whole new meaning for our family this
Eula Doss’ six children. He was a life time member of the
year. Many thanks to Dina and all the volunteers that
National Rifle Association, a member of the National Har-
made the ride possible. So next year when you are asked
leys Owners Group, a member of the local Harley owners
to ride, do us a favor and ride for John and hope that no
group, the Blue Ridge Chapter of Lynchburg and a Proud
other person will have to be lost to this awful disease.
American.
Thanks, The Doss family.
He had many interest and lived life to the fullest. He was
We miss you John,
an avid fisherman, hunter, expert shooter, he built a car
and raced on the dirt track at Natural Bridge raceway and
Your Favorite Sister-in-Law (Pat Doss)
he loved riding his Harley Davidson through the moun-
P.S. “in a minute”
tains of Virginia. He was well known as the “Bead Man” at

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Harley Davidson for 2007
It would appear that H-D is all about performance when it comes to their
new line-up for 07. Out with the 88 in. motor and in with the new 96cu in
mill. Along with a 6-speed tranny you got the makings of a serious V-Twin.
The new power plant will only be available with Electronic Sequential Port
fuel Injection. Something I’m not crazy about but I’ll leave that at the door,
This new monster motor will produce 93 ft lbs. of torque as compared to
the old 88 which punched out 82 ft lbs. of torque. The extra inches were
derived from increasing the stroke to 4.38 inches from the former 4.00
inches. The bore is still 3.75 the same as the 88-inch. The 96 B mill will
be for rigid mounting it has the internal counter balancers that made the 88
vibration free. The new 6-speed tranny features gear ratios optimized to
match the torque curve of the new 96/96B-twin cam.
The addition of a higher ratio sixth gear reduces top gear r.p.m by 11%.
At 75 M.P.H. the engine speed is reduced by 368 r.p.m. Second through
gear have helical-cut teeth which lessen tranny noise and increase load
carrying capacity. Smooth shifting is due to the fact that “Dog Rings “ that
slide to cause gear changes have replaced moving gears. This translates
into a greatly reduced throw at the shift lever.
The new 96-inch models also have an automatic chain tensioner; this
is something that was long overdue as far as I’m concerned. They have
done something with what is normally the first thing to go on a new ride.
The exhaust, apparently the muffler tuning has been designed to both
enhance the flow for better performance and improve the sound quality.
The camshafts got a big facelift; they are lighter and use improved
materials for enhanced durability. New hydrostatic plain cam bearings
replace the previous roller bearings and offer increased durability and
quieter operation.
Now here’s something that is very cool if you want to punch these
babies out to 103cu ins it can be achieved by adding a bolt on big bore kit!!
The kit consists of 30875-inch bore cylinders and matching pistons from
H-D. No need to stroke any longer.
There are all kinds of changes to these new motors; even the crank-
case has been redesigned so that the starter bolts directly to it. Thereby
eliminating the jackshaft for better starting performance. An integral oil
filter adapter eliminates the gaskets and hardware. Internal oil passages
eliminate external oil lines and fittings.
Model highlights: the Fatboy got a facelift with new wheels and styling
designs. New 200-mm rears tire and of course the 96 B motor and 6
speed cruise drive tranny.
The Softail Custom is back with a 200-mm rear tire and king and Queen
seat. The rear wheel is of the”Dish” type design like it use to have. Rear
fender is the “Fatbob” type.
Dyna Superglide: The FXDC has additional chrome and custom features
a new two up ribbed seat, a Fatbob tank and mini pullback bars.
50th Anniversary Limited Edition Sportster: Sports special tank emblems
but not much more then that.
Sreamin’ Eagle Softail Springer: This is where it gets interesting, it is
available with get this a 110 CU IN motor {1800 c. c} that delivers 115 ft lbs.
of torque with of course Electronic Sequential Port fuel Injection [E S P F I]
is standard on the twin cam 110. Custom oil cooler with chrome cover is
standard equipment. All that horsepower gets delivered to the rear wheel
via the new 6- speed Cruise Drive Transmission.
The 110 in motor will also be available on the Ultra Classic Electra Glide,
Road King and also the Dynaglide.
Now you know that the Dynaglide is going to be one stoplight special
seeing how these bikes were always quick to begin with. But now with that
monster mill it’ll be downright scary!
I find it amazing how far Harley has come over the years. I never
thought I’d live to see the day when they would have a rigid mounted vibra-
tion free motor. But now they are giving us Hotrod Custom bikes with the
utmost of technology. I must say they impress the hell out of me with these
new innovations. At this rate Harley will remain King of the Road well into
this new age.

J.R Morin TRM -AZ

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how to assess current helmet use and design programs
to increase helmet wearing. According to their estimates,
motorcyclists account for more than 50 percent of the 1.2
million killed in road crashes every year, adding that the
majority of those who die or are disabled in motorcycle
accidents are from low and middle income nations, which
is why the WHO is intensifying efforts to support govern-
ments to increase helmet use through their new publica-
tion – “Helmets: a road safety manual for decision-makers
and practitioners.” The manual is a follow-up to the World
Report on road traffic injury prevention, published in 2004
by WHO and the World Bank, which provided evidence
that establishing and enforcing mandatory helmet use is
an effective intervention for reducing injuries and fatalities
among two-wheeler users. The manual has been produced
under the auspices of the UN road safety collaboration, in
collaboration with the Global Road Safety Partnership, the
FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society, and the
World Bank, as one of a series of documents that aim to
provide practical advice on implementing the recommen-
dations of the World Report. “We want to make helmet use
a high priority for national public health systems,” says Dr.
Anders Nordström, Acting Director-General of WHO. “We
need to stress not only the effectiveness of helmets in sav-
ing lives, but the fact that helmet programs are good value
for money. Countries will recoup their investment in these
programs many times over through savings to their health
care systems, as well as savings to other sectors.” Many
countries have succeeded in raising rates of helmet use
through adopting laws that make helmet use compulsory,
enforcing these laws, and raising public awareness about
the laws, as well as the benefits of helmet use. “The impor-
tance of increasing helmet use follows dramatic growth in
motorization around the world, largely from increasing use
of motorized two-wheelers, particularly in Asian countries.
In China , for example, motorcycle ownership over the last
ten years has increased rapidly. In 2004 it was estimated
that more than 67 million motorcycles were registered
in the country, and approximately 25% of all road traffic
deaths were among motorcyclists and their passengers,”
reports the WHO. The manual will be implemented in a
number of countries over the next two years, starting in the
ASEAN region through the Global Road Safety Partner-
ship’s GRSI initiative, but extending to cover countries from
Africa, Latin America and the Middle East . In addition to
the publication of this manual, WHO has also established
a network of experts working to increase helmet use, and
supports helmet programs directly in its country work on
road safety.
CANADIAN CITY INSTITUTES “NO COLORS” POLICY
“Wearing colors of known criminal biker gangs is now of-
ficially unwelcome on city property,” reported the Alberta
Daily Herald Tribune, as Grande Prairie Mayor Wayne
Ayling put up the first no-gang-colors policy sign on the
front doors of City Hall to officially start the city’s public
campaign against criminal biker gangs.
“We believe it is inappropriate for people to advertise
that they belong to a criminal gang on city property,” said
Ayling. He said although Grande Prairie is the first city in
Western Canada to have such a program in place, three
other major cities in Ontario - Barrie , Durham , and To-
ronto - already have similar programs. Ayling said the goal
now is to get local businesses to put up no-gang-colors
signs on their premises, though he admitted that may be
a hard sell for some local businesses that regularly have
motorcyclists as customers. Quality Hotel, for example, is
involved in the Canadian Championship of Bike Building
in Wembley and was involved with the Western Canadian
Bike Builders Showcase last year. The hotel’s general
manager, Felix Seiler, said volunteering to support such a
policy would put staff into the role of enforcers, something
many are not qualified to do or should not be asked to do.
Mark Rodacker is manager of Countryside Motor Sports
Inc., which deals with many clients that are into motorcy-
cles. He felt the policy was “ridiculous” therefore his busi-
ness wouldn’t be involved with the program. “They seem
to label anyone who owns a motorcycle as a biker and
that being part of a biker club means they’re going to be
bad. They’re stereotyping all bikers,” he said. The National
Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) has long fought against
discriminatory legislation and opposes dress codes in pub-
lic accommodations that unfairly discriminate against bik-
ers. NCOM supports anti-discrimination laws that prevent
establishments from discriminating against motorcyclists
based on style of dress or mode of transportation.
WEIRD NEWS: NEW STAMP ISSUE MISSPELLS
“MOTORCYLE” The Postal Service recently, with great
fanfare, issued a new set of stamps depicting motor-
cycles. Collectors who buy copies issued on the first day
the stamps are available can get them with a special
commemorative postmark. Unfortunately, the colorful
postmark issued during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in
South Dakota misspells it “motorcyle.” Having discovered
this, the post office announced Friday that new orders for
first-day envelopes will have a corrected postmark. Unless
the buyer wants it spelled wrong. In that case they can still
order the version with the incorrect postmark. Just include
a note asking for the incorrect version. Any collectors who
already have misspelled versions can trade them for the
corrected version by sending them to INFORMATION
FULFILLMENT, DEPT 6270, US POSTAL SERVICE, PO
BOX 219424, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64121-9424.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: ”To believe is very dull. To doubt is
intensely engrossing. To be on the alert is to live. To be
lulled into security is to die.” Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)
Anglo-Irish poet/playwright
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Billy Lane Tragedy
Billy Lane, who has
appeared on the Dis-
covery Channel’s “Biker
Build-Off” and “Monster
Garage”, was involved
in a Labor Day Accident
that left one motorcyclist
dead. The 9 p.m. ac-
cident involving the 36-
year-old Lane, a resident
of Melbourne Beach,
occurred on State Road
A1A south of Melbourne
Beach. Florida Highway
Patrol investigators said released. Florida Highway Patrol traffic homicide investiga-
Lane was trying to pass tors said no charges were filed, but added they were waiting
two other vehicles on a double yellow-lined portion of A1A on the results of blood-alcohol tests, which will be available
when his southbound 2006 Dodge Ram pickup collided with in six to eight weeks.
a northbound 1983 Yamaha moped. This is not Lane’s first road incident this year. In June, he
The motorcyclist, identified as 56-year-old Melbourne Beach was arrested by the North Carolina Highway Patrol on
resident Gerald Morelock, was killed instantly. charges of drunk driving. Police said Lane was driving the
Lane hit the motorcycle head on, and then the pickup hit a wrong way on a two-lane road without a helmet. Lane re-
power pole,” said Kim Miller, spokeswoman for the Florida fused a breathalyzer test. The Rowan County Clerk of Courts
Highway Patrol. A passenger in the pickup, identified as confirmed that he is due to appear in court on Oct. 5.
22-year-old Erin Derrick of Rockledge, was also injured in
the crash. Lane and Derrick were transported to Holmes
Regional Medical Center in Melbourne where they were later

DISCOVERY CHANNELS “BIG” CHOPPER VISITS NASHVILLE

Story and photography by Swag. Visit Swag on-line at www.BikerSwag.com.
Some of you may remember a TV show that aired on The Discovery Channel
sometime back called “BIG” where each week they would build grossly
oversized versions of everyday items... like blenders and such. I personally
never saw the show and my guess is that it didn’t last long considering that
searches on Google and The Discovery Channel’s website turn up little to
nothing about it but I do remember a commercial for one episode in particular
where a group of well-
known bike builders were
to create a “BIG” chopper.
It must not have grabbed
my attention all that much
because I didn’t watch the
show but when I heard
that the bike would be
passing through Nashville
and stopping at Boswell’s
Harley-Davidson, I thought
I would check it out.
The “BIG” chopper is
an actual functioning
motorcycle powered by
a 1500cc American V-Twin Motor. It stands over eight feet tall, is nearly twenty-three feet long and rides five
people with ease. Its final destination is The Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina who
recently acquired the one-of-a-kind novelty bike. You should be able to see it on display there soon.

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Have you ever stopped into a cool little shop that not many people know about & you feel like you’ve just found a hidden treasure? Well,
each month we’ll be featuring 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 cool that you’ve been & you think we should spread the word – drop us an
email & a picture or 2 anytime

CHOPPERZ 4 LIFE
Does the price

the reasons why owner Jake Heglar after returning home

from Japan while protecting our country with the Marine
Corp began building bikes and opened his shop, Chop-
perz 4 Life almost 5 years ago.
Doesn’t it seem like these days, every corner you turn
there’s another bike shop opening? So, you ask, What
separates Chopperz 4 Life from its competition? The
most important fact is that all the motorcycles built by
Chopperz 4 Life can be fully financed and fully insured.
These bikes built by Jake, his partner Wayne Angerman
and the crew are fully credited (listed) by NADA and Kelly
Blue Book. No longer do you have to go through a dealer
to get your chopper because for the past year, Choppers
4 Life has opened their doors to the public allowing you
to work directly with them instead of through one of their
dealers!
Don’t just “settle” because you can’t seem to find your
perfect dream bike. Make your stock bike go from mild
to WILD. Contact the awesome crew at Chopperz 4 Life
located at 22 Zerkel St in Luray, Virginia, ph: 540-743-
6164 or visit their website www.chopperz4life.com
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 ICO PREPARED FOR HURRICANES
Outer Banks, NC--The Interfaith Community Outreach
of the Outer Banks’ Disaster Recovery Program went
into action on August 31st, checking equipment, making
plans, scheduling and notifying their volunteers to re-
spond to anything that Ernesto might throw at the area.
They were ready but fortunately not needed.
ICO has taken on the role as Dare County ’s Emer-
gency Management’s community liaison during natural
disasters. ICO volunteers are First Responders who
will operate the Resource Call Center, track needs and
coordinate resources post hurricanes.
The Disaster Recovery is only one of the three “Gap”
services ICO provides the OBX. In addition, it provides
assistance to persons who find themselves in a time
of crisis and do not qualify for any governmental assis-
tance. Its Home Rehab volunteers, in partnership with
Home Depot and the OBX Builders Association, build
handicap ramps and do home repairs for persons in
need who cannot do the work themselves.
To support its work, ICO will be conducting its signa-
ture fundraiser, the 2nd Annual Lighthouse Motorcycle
Poker Run, on Saturday Oct. 21st, 2006. The ride will
begin and end at the new Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson,
in Harbinger, NC. We will ride through the grandeur of
Hatteras National Park with the Atlantic Ocean on one
side and the Pamlico Sound on the other. The route also
includes the Bridge to Nowhere, the Canadian Hole and
the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge. There will be lighthouses
to explore and plenty of sun, sea and sand.
Please join us for an exciting ride that will help a com-
munity in need. For information contact the ICO at 252
480 0070, info@interfaithoutreach.com or visit us at
www.interfaithoutreach.com.

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 Lucky Dude!! Brian McKendree was the lucky
winner of the 2006 Dominion Bobber from the Iron
Core/MAX-FM Custom Motorcycle Giveaway. This
one of a kind bike was built by Iron Core Custom
Motorcycles in Virginia Beach, VA.

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 The Joker’s Wild
A guy was sitting quietly reading his paper when his
wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head
with a magazine. “What was that for?” he asked. “That
was for the piece of paper in your pants pocket with the
name Laura Lou written on it,” she replied. “Two weeks
ago when I went to the races, Laura Lou was the name of
one of the horses I bet on,” he explained. “Oh honey, I’m
sorry,” she said. “I should have known there was a good
explanation” Three days later he was watching a ball
game on TV when she walked up and hit him in the head
again, this time with the iron skillet, which knocked him out
cold. When he came to, he asked, “What the heck was
that for?” She replied, “Your horse called.”
Gennaro has moved from Italy to the USA. He has
been in this country for only 6 months. As he walks the 20
blocks to work every day, he passes a shoe store. Each
day he stops and looks in the window to admire the
Boccelli leather shoes. He wants those shoes so much...
it’s all he can think about. After about 2 months he saves
$300, the price of the shoes, and he purchases them.
Every Friday night the Italian community holds a dance
in the church basement. Gennaro seizes this as an
opportunity to wear his new Boccelli leather shoes for
the first time. Gennaro asks Sophia to dance and as they
dance he asks her, “Sophia, do you wear red panties
tonight?” Startled, Sophia replies, “Yes, Gennaro, I do
wear red panties tonight, but how do you know?”Gennaro
answers, “I see the reflection in my new $300 Boccelli
leather shoes. How do you like them?” Next he asks
Rosa to dance, and after a few minutes he asks, “Rosa,
do you wear white panties tonight?” Rosa answers, “Yes,
Gennaro, I do, but how do you know that?” He replies, “I
see the reflection in my new $300 Boccelli leather shoes.
How do you like them?” Now as the evening is almost over
and the last song is being played, Gennaro asks Carmela
to dance. Midway through the dance his face turns red. He
states, “Carmela, be stilla my heart, please, please tell me
you wear no panties tonight, please, please, tella me this
is true!” Carmela smiles coyly and answers, “You are right,
Gennaro, I wear no panties tonight.” Gennaro sighs with
relief... “Thanka God . I thought I had a crack in my $300
Boccelli leather shoes!”
Two nuns are ordered to paint a room in the convent,
and the last instruction of the Mother Superior is that they
must not get even a drop of paint on their habits. After
conferring about this for a while, the two nuns decide to
lock the door of the room, strip off their habits, and paint in
the nude.In the middle of the project, there comes a knock
at thedoor. “Who is it?”, calls one of the nuns.“Blind man,”
replies a voice from the other side of the door.The two
nuns look at each other and shrug, and deciding that no
harmcan come from letting a blind man into the room, they
open the door.“Nice boobs,” says the delivery man, “where
do you want the blinds?”
A female officer arrested Bubba for drunk driving. The
female officer tells Bubba, “Sir, you have the right to remain
silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you.”
Bubba replies, “Breasts.”
The Joker’s Wild
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Cajun walks into a bar with a pet alligator by his side. He
puts the alligator up on the bar. He turns to the astonished
patrons. “I’ll make you a deal. I’ll open this alligator’s mouth
and place my manhood inside. Then the gator will close
his mouth for one minute. “Then he’ll open his mouth and
I’ll remove my unit unscathed. In return for witnessing this
spectacle, Each of you will buy me a drink.” The crowd
murmured their approval. The man stood up on the bar,
Dropped his trousers, and placed his Johnson and related
parts in the alligator’s open mouth. The gator closed his
mouth as the crowd gasped. After a minute, the man
grabbed a beer bottle and smacked the alligator hard on
the top of its head. The gator opened his mouth and the
man removed his genitals unscathed as promised. The
crowd cheered, and the first of his free drinks were
delivered. The man stood up again and made another offer.
“I’ll pay anyone $100 who’s willing to give it a try.” A hush
fell over the crowd. After a while, a hand went up in the
back of the bar. A blonde woman timidly spoke up.....”I’ll try
it – Only, just don’t hit me so hard with the beer bottle!”
In a hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, patients always
died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, at about 11:00
a.m., regardless of their medical condition. This puzzled
the doctors and some even thought it had something to
do with the supernatural. No one could solve the mystery
as to why the deaths occurred around 11:00 a.m. on
Sunday, so a worldwide team of experts was assembled to
investigate the cause of the incidents. The next Sunday
morning, a few minutes before 11:00 a.m., all of the
doctors and nurses nervously waited outside the ward to
see for themselves what the terrible phenomenon was all
about. Some were holding wooden crosses, prayer books,
and other holy objects to ward off the evil spirits. Just
when the clock struck 11:00, Pookie Johnson, the part-time
Sunday sweeper, entered the ward and unplugged the life
support system so he could use the vacuum cleaner.
Lena was in the kitchen doing the boiled eggs for
breakfast. Ollie walks in and asks “What’s for breakfast?”
Lena turns to him and says, “We’ve got to have sex this
very moment”. Ollie, thinking it’s his lucky day, bends her
over the kitchen table and they have sex. Afterwards, Ollie
says, “By Golly, That sure was Good, But what was the
occasion ?” Lena responded: “The egg timer’s broken!”
Blonde Caller: “Can you give me the telephone number
for Jack?” Operator: “I’m sorry; I don’t understand who
you are talking about”. Blonde Caller: “On page 1 section
5, of the user guide it clearly states that I need to unplug
the computer from the AC wall socket and telephone Jack
before cleaning. Now, can you please give me the number
for Jack?”
A three-year-old little boy was examining his testicles
while taking a bath. “Mom,” he asked, “are these my
brains?” “Not yet,” she replied.
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Sparks America 2006 Bike Week Oklahoma
One BAD ASS Bike Run
By: Rev. Deb
June16-25, 2006
If you are not from Oklahoma you might ask, “Where is Sparks, Oklahoma?” Maybe you are not
even aware there is a “Bike Week” in Oklahoma. Oklahoma often gets the lousy rap of not being
very big on the scene when it comes to large commercialized motorcycling events, therefore the
misunderstanding comes about that not much happens in Oklahoma when it comes to motorcycle
rallies. This could not be further from the truth. In Oklahoma, there is a profound consensus “It is
not the bike that makes the biker, it is the biker that makes the bike.” It would appear to me that at-
tending a large-scale well-known commercialized motorcycle rally is unfortunately entirely different
than experiencing an authentic, all-encompassing “Bike Rally” overflowing with true to life bikers.
Perhaps that is why right here in Oklahoma you can still find an annual “Old School” “Bike
Rally,” in which to enjoy the true spirit of Old School run and rally entertainment.
Imagine if you will, an enormous rally grounds spread out over 105 acres of ranch land, where
you are NOT fined and or arrested for showing T&A. Where the rally itself is not dependant on
televised “East” meets “West,” which company builds the highest dollar theme bike that wins the
high dollar purse, or how many famous autographs you can get while wearing your Sunday best
biker outfit. “Sparks America Bike Week” legendarily coined, as “ONE BAD ASS BIKE RUN” is
definitely a one true statement. Sparks, Oklahoma is a scarcely populated, picturesque, township
with prime farm and ranch land, located in eastern, Oklahoma. Tens of thousands plan their vaca-
tions around this “Old School” biker event. Motorcycle aficionados from every imaginable back-
ground ride in from across the United States and seven different countries to attend, furthermore,
they return each year because of the untamed un-commercialized ambiance, it offers. The event
itself is estimated as one of the largest growing motorcycle rallies in the United States to date and
nearing number one in popularity.
Tony Ward along with his dedicated family and friends birthed the concept of using his 105
acres of ranch land, located within the township of Sparks, Oklahoma, to have “Old School” mo-
torcycle runs and rallies. “Sparks America Bike Run” was founded in 1998 to help fund the Sparks
Fire Department that was in dire straights and since then has helped many other worthy causes
such as medical emergencies that would otherwise not be funded by local or governmental agen-
cies because of red tape restrictions.
The Maria Ward Foundation was founded in 2004 as a namesake, in honor of Tony’s
daughter who passed away in May 2004, due to complications from appendicitis. She was always
a central part of the “Sparks America” creation and treasured being involved, working hand and
hand beside her father making the runs and rallies happen.
As like Maria, you too can be an integral part of making miracles happen by donating to the
Maria Ward Foundation through the Sparks America website at (www.sparksamerica.com). Your
donations will help to ease the pain and strife of medical emergencies that would otherwise go by
the way side due to countless red tape procedures and boundaries.
Bike Week Oklahoma at Sparks America Campground ™ is 10 days long, giving people
more time to travel and more time to stay. Many said it could not be done, some called Tony Ward
crazy, indicating there would not be enough people to support it, adding that the “Old School”
concept would become compromised and commercialism would take over. The population of
Sparks, Oklahoma, itself is estimated to be only 313 and the average annual household income in
Sparks is $39,584. This June was only the second year of Bike Week Oklahoma and attendance
was nearly 8,000. (http://www.homepages.com/localpages/Oklahoma/Sparks.htm.) You might say
that for ten days Bike Week Oklahoma turns Sparks America Campgrounds into that similar to an
overnight city, a biker Woodstock, if you will. Therefore, I would say that Tony Ward was not crazy
in his vision but clever in his decision. With ample supplies of ice and ice-cold dollar beers, along
with two skinny dippin’ ponds to cool off in, continuous bike and people games during the day, and
a variety of live kick ass bands and entertainment on stage every evening, I would say it could be
done, is being done, and will be done in the future.
Brian and Toni Shearon, National owners of Thunder Roads Magazine wanted to experience
first hand all that they had been hearing about Sparks, America from , John and Tracey McLaugh-
lin, AKA Houndog and Thumper, owners of Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma. So with a
spur of the moment decision, Brian and Super B (Brian’s Dad) gassed up the Thunder Roads Big
Rig and headed out to Sparks, Oklahoma, from Chapmansboro, Tennessee, to party for a week-
end at the ever-famous “One Bad Ass Bike Rally” event everyone was talking up. The Thunder
Roads Rig happens to be a semi-truck luxuriously remodeled into a fully loaded two bedroom with
full kitchen and bath, which includes a Jacuzzi tub and living room area. The rig is also equipped
with a hydraulic lift that will elevate your motorcycle to a fancy overhead hideaway storage area to
safely park when in transport. Rusty Cornet, owner and operator of Okie City Customs answered
the call and agreed to let Thunder Roads put one of his creations on display at Sparks America.
Those of you who were at the Oklahoma Bike Build-Off this year would have recognized it as the
winning bike.
Not to my surprise after all the great things I had heard about Brian and Toni Shearon as an
engaging team with awesome ideas, I was further impressed by Brian’s down to earth good old
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boy let’s go fishing attitude. My only regret was
not being able to meet Toni in person. Someone
had to stay at home and run the office, I guess
Toni drew the short straw this time.
I was excited to be able to meet with the
national owners and co-founders of the Thunder
Roads Magazine and of course, to hear more
about the history of how it all started. Neverthe-
less, there was a job to do, chasing the story
and being the dedicated photojournalist that
I am, wanting to do the best job I could do
gathering photos and details to tell the story.
There was just one catch June 18 was my
birthday and I had planned to just kick back and
participate in the fun all weekend but as often
times happen the story won’t wait and a reporter
must be on their toes willing to get-r-done as
they say in Hollywood. I did however have one
particular birthday wish come true of slow danc-
ing to the live music in front of the main stage
and underneath the huge pale moon light with
my old-man JT, which is one thing I do not get
to do often enough. Most the time I am behind
the camera trying to get that one shot that says
it all. David, head of concessions and vending,
made sure that I had a golf cart to drive for my
entire birthday weekend and for that, I am ever
grateful. Heck, during the last weekend of the
10-day long event, which by the way holds true
as it has been coined to be “One Bad Ass Bike
Rally,” Tony Ward sent me up in a helicopter to
take aerial pictures and paid for it himself and it
was my birthday all over again.
This is one rally you will attend that it does
not matter what your patch or affiliations are,
you are treated like family with high regards and
respects. This year unlike any others before,
I was asked to perform the renewal of wed-
ding vows. Therefore, with less than an hour
to write the renewal vows and prepare for the
ceremony, I wrote the renewal vows on the back
of a Bike Week Oklahoma itinerary. Carefully
noting gathered information from the bride and
groom (once more to be) after nearly 30 years
of marriage and two children. This was probably
one of the most romantic ceremonies I have
ever perform because both the bride and groom
were like two teenagers in love and everything
was completely spontaneous. Since then I have
had others that want to be married at and during
the next Sparks America bike rally in October.
Tony has given his blessing to perform wedding
ceremonies at the campgrounds and adds that
to this date there have been 20 weddings pre-
formed at the Sparks America Campgrounds,
including his own daughter and not one of the
couples married there have filed for divorce.
Therefore, you can expect to see more of Rev.
Deb in action, you might even say it would be of
good karma to schedule your wedding plans to
be preformed there.
I will see you in the autumn for “The Best
Halloween Party in America”. Tony, many thanks
from the Thunder Roads magazine family for
all you and your Sparks America crew do for so
many.
Until then, respects and regards.

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 Coming home from the 6th Annual
Outer Banks Bike Show in Grandy,
NC., our correspondent Ricky Derby
& his friend Barry, stopped to enjoy a
Mud Bog. Looks like messy fun!

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Biker Nation – Sturgis 2006
By Matthew Allan

August 6, 2006 - The Gathering

There are no obvious signs when

it occurs. No advertisements on TV
or billboards on the road. It is simply
a gathering – a migration as when
autumn turns and birds fly south.
Streams of bikes appear on the west-
ern interstates headed to the Dakotas. There is not a lot of
fuss or hoopla… it simply is the summer gathering of the Biker
Nation. Over 500,000 bikes were reported to have rolled
through Sturgis for the 66th annual event held in 2006. I
wondered what all those “6s” might mean for the rally event…
would we have a special visit from a Satanic cult or more
violence? It didn’t appear that way to me. I heard one guy
mention more fighting than usual but I didn’t see it. In fact, it
was more the opposite – a civil gathering of diverse people
riding every kind of two or three wheeler – the Biker Nation.
The migration was readily apparent as we rolled into Chey-
enne. The Flying-J Truck Plaza was overloaded with bikers,
RVs and big rigs as everyone lined up for the best gas prices
in 300 miles. Down the road RVs and trailers holding to the
right lane clearly advertise their intentions for a major party in
Sturgis. Think about it… steaks, beers, DVDs and everything
else stashed away in the RV for a week of parties. In the
Black Hills when the day temperatures clear 100+ just turn
on the air conditioner. Take a ride when the weather is good.
For those of us tent camping it seems like pure luxury.
The Biker Nation is not a cult or sect. It has grown to big
for that with diverse colors and threads woven into the biker
social tapestry. The threads unraveled to reveal the wonderful
tapestry of the Biker Nation as we roll towards Sturgis. I see
seniors on their trikes. It shows continued spirit for the free-
dom of open riding – not satisfied to be only cagers just yet.
When I get to a point where balance on two wheels seems
uncertain or when my knees no longer support the weight of
big machines, then I will be looking at a trike to carry me into
my last years.
Riders in noisy packs of 10-20 bikes are streaming across
the open landscape of eastern Wyoming. Some with pull
along trailers but most with heavy loads draped over their
sissy bars. The real distinction in these biker packs is be-
tween those riders with headgear and riding apparel versus
riders with body laid bare to the sun. I have traveled for many
hours and many days in the summer sun and literally cannot
survive without some solar screening – it’s my Norwegian
ancestry that kills me in the sun. That is probably how the
Celts destroyed their Viking invaders… simply laid them out in
the sun. I see riders running for hours in the open sun baked
coffee brown and wind blown. It is with a sense of admiration
that I stop and chat with these people to see how well they
are doing. Some folks just soak up the sun.
We met an Idaho family traveling to Sturgis. Mom and
Dad were riding with their two sons in their late teens or 20’s.
They rode some very nice Harleys and were doing 1,700
miles round trip. I was thinking what a great family outing!
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Think of the bonds you can build with your sons traveling across
country.
The midday sun would inevitably heat up the high prairie to produce
boomers in the sky. Thunderclouds rose for thousands of feet and
sheets of rain could be seen marching across the open landscape.
The migration continued. In the Black Hills during Sturgis week the
afternoon storms were fierce. People reported heavy hailstorms es-
pecially in the Deadwood area where the elevation is greater. Riders
would roll over a hill to find a massive cloudbank confronting them.
Many riders would stop under an overpass but this became espe-
cially dangerous on I-80 because the big rigs and RVs would have
to navigate through the bikes along the shoulders. Interstate traffic
driving along at 75+ mph would likely hit the brakes on the wet pave-
ment in reaction to the situation. I did not see an accident happen but
there are too many bikes in the Sturgis area to continue this practice.
A few large tents in the pull-off areas would allow riders to find cover
and get them off the interstate. An alternative would be more warn-
ing signs for travelers entering the Sturgis area during bike week to
let them know of the increased traffic. The Weather Channel or some
other outfit could provide some free access to weather reports at
Rally Headquarters or other popular venue. It would allow to people
to make informed decisions about weather conditions during their
travels.
I believe there needs to be more free events at Sturgis. I don’t un-
derstand why there aren’t free bands playing at virtually every venue
on the street. What great exposure! I use to play in a band and
would have definitely traveled to Sturgis for the chance to play there.
The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce could simply put out the word
that bands wishing to showcase their talents should send in a demo
and the whole rally could have entertainment. In a similar way, artists
should be encouraged to attend. If there were places set up just for
the arts and crafts with very low rent this would become possible. The
prices for art would be lower too! There are many artists who come
to Sturgis but very few places where they congregate so you must
make your way through the pins and tee shirts to find them. More free
events and artistry would make Sturgis more entertaining and not just
another notch on your belt of rallies.
We really enjoyed the people at Sturgis. One guy at the camp-
ground taught me how to tune my carbs and many people came over
to talk with us. There were many unique characters on the street in
Sturgis. I have included some of these characters with this article.
There was the “Big Hat” and then the “Racoon Man” and there were
many scantily clad women especially the “Pink Lady”. Enjoy… I had
fun talking with these people while snapping their picture.
Sturgis remained the best single rally point for the Biker Nation in
2006. It was colorful and entertaining.
Safe travels. Life is best just
cruisin’.

Matthew Allan is a moto-journal-

ist living in Colorado and West
Virginia. He keeps a ride in
both places to placate the road
demons that haunt him. He is
the author of The Zen Guide to
Motorcycle Riding.

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THUNDERon the road
First let me apologize for taking the month of September
off. I can only travel so much! I decided to trek up north before
the riding season ended and check out New Hampshire.
Did you know that New Hampshire has the most registered
motorcycles of any state in the USA? Now that is impres-
sive! I stayed in Rochester, NH and my friend Chris was kind
enough to lend me his Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic for the
weekend. That bike sure was a treat to ride with all the engine
mods on it. Tip: Do not try to race Chris on your bike! I met up
with my old man and his 1995 Heritage Soft Tail and we did
some back country and mountain riding! The roads up there
are incredible and the temperature was perfect! The leaves
are just starting to turn up there into the most amazing colors.
Bikers come from all over the country to see the leaves turn in
NH and ride through the Mt. Washington Valley. I also visited
Hampton Beach to check out the Seafood Festival and stuff
my face with Maine Lobster.
I couldn’t visit a state with out checking out the premier
scoot shop. I was directed to V-Twin Cycles in Rochester.
When I walked in, I met the smiling owner, Frank McCutch-
eon, who was more than glad to donate some time to Thunder
Roads. He has been working on Harley’s for over 12 years.
Frank decided one day that he wanted to create a place that
provided dealer quality service without paying high dealer
service fees. Frank and his staff of three have all the latest
Harley specialty equipment to keep your scoot in tiptop shape.
They have a dyno in house so they can map your fuel injec-
tion or re-jet your carbs. And to prove they will give you power,
Frank owns a Fat Boy with a 113’ stroker motor that pushes
out over 130 HP and 135 lbs of torque! V-Twin also does fac-
tory warranty work and will handle the most grueling insur-
ance jobs. Did I mention V-Twin is also a licensed dealer with
in house financing? Frank has over 40 used bikes in stock
ranging from a radical chopper, to a stock soft tail, or a mutant
Buell that I really wanted to buy. As their slogan states, they
definitely are a “high quality alternative to a dealer.” Frank
also told me that he is a licensed service facility for many one
off custom chopper builders from out west that most dealers
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In short, if you have not ridden in NH, you’re missing
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ers definitely are not in short supply. V-Twin Cycles is what
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on Rte 125 in Rochester NH or visit them on the web at
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Hammer

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 Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. The change of
the season. The turning of the leaves. I just love getting
on my Road King and taking a scenic tour of the fall
foliage and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.
But along with that beauty comes a concern for us bik-
ers. The days are getting shorter, the weather is turning
cooler, and all of those beautiful leaves hanging on the
trees are falling onto the roadway. And those leaves,
especially when wet, can become dangerous for us out
there on two wheels if we are not careful. Even the dry
leaves can be covering wet leaves.
The leaves in the roadway can also obscure our view
of the road itself. We don’t know what lies under the
leaves. It could be only the road. But it can just as eas-
ily be a pothole or something else.
Just as with a backwoods leaf covered road, we need
to guard ourselves from anything that obscures our true
vision.
Jesus is the path that we should follow. And it is impor-
tant that we keep from losing site of His path for us.
How can we do that?
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By letting the things of this world get between us and
God. By letting our own efforts hide from us what God is
trying to show us. Or by letting our sin remain as a barrier
between us and God when He has provided forgiveness
for that sin through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Just as we carefully watch the road ahead when we are
riding, we need to focus on what God wants us to do and
avoid the obstacles that get in our way so that we can
remain on the clear road that He has provided for us.
This is accomplished when we put God first before us at
all times. When we make time to be with Him, studying
His Word and communicating with Him in prayer so that
we can grow more Christ-like.
When we do these things we will not be able to avoid all
the fallen leaves in our path. But we will at least be able
to hold on to our secure position more firmly and see the
road ahead more clearly as we travel where God leads
us every day.
Always and All Ways in Christ
< )))>< Rick ‘Preacher’ Saunders
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KANSAS
Wichita* ................................316-652-7500
KENTUCKY
Elizabethtown* ......................270-737-9116
LOUISIANA
Bossier City* .........................318-742-3600
Leesville* ..............................337-238-2934
MARYLAND
Annapolis* ............................410-280-5006
Severn*.................................301-912-2416
MINNISOTA
Minneapolis* .........................612-630-2222
MISSOURI
Kansas City* .........................816-478-1132
St. Charles* ..........................636-946-9500
MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi*....................................228-374-1600
NEBRASKA
Omaha* ................................402-734-4502
NEVADA
Henderson*...........................702-565-9198
Reno* ....................................775-323-1171
Las Vegas* ...........................702-643-0057
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque*........................505-265-1600
NEW YORK
Evans Mills* ........................315-629-AUTO
NORTH DAKOTA
Grand Forks* ........................701-746-4541
OHIO
Cincinnati*...........................513-79-GEICO
Columbus* ............................614-336-4240
OKLAHOMA
Lawton*.................................580-353-0773
Midwest City*........................405-732-4243
OREGON
Eugene*................................541-338-7622
Portland*...............................503-493-1200
Middletown* ..........................401-847-3100
SOUTH CAROLINA
Beaufort ................................843-522-0302
Charleston*...........................843-974-6044
Columbia* .............................803-783-1551
Sumter*.................................803-938-8200
SOUTH DAKOTA
Rapid City*............................605-348-6060
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga*........................423-875-8500
Clarksville*............................931-431-3320
Knoxville*..............................865-219-7998
Memphis*..............................901-755-1005
Nashville*..............................615-376-2969
TEXAS
Abilene* ................................325-692-0440
Austin* ..................................512-732-2211
Corpus Christi* .....................361-992-4955
El Paso*................................915-779-2489
Houston*...............................713-665-4667
Killeen* .................................254-526-6696
San Antonio
1247 NE Loop 410*.........210-828-5675
7121 Hwy. 90 West* ........210-673-2391
Universal City* ......................210-658-6268
Wichita Falls*........................940-689-9300
UTAH
Ogden/Layton*......................801-775-8020
VIRGINIA
Newport News*.....................757-599-9090
Norfolk/Va. Beach
7453 Tidewater Dr.*.........757-583-2200
1064 Lynnhaven Pkwy.* ..757-368-9032
1281 Perimeter Pkwy.* ....757-222-3400
Portsmouth*.....................757-399-1007
Dumfries*..............................703-441-6600
Richmond* ............................804-934-0222
WASHINGTON
Bremerton* ............................360-692-1117
Oak Harbor*..........................360-679-6150
Tacoma* ..................................253-584-7755
WISCONSIN
Madison*...............................608-242-9322
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ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect
our rights. “No matter what you ride, we want YOU! Info: Mike
(703) 321-0714 Leg hotline 800-3-ABATE-4
ABATE of VA/Blue Ridge
Meets at 7 pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pano’s Rest. in Harrisonburg.
Info: (434) 248-6211
ABATE of VA/Battlefield Chapt.
Meets 3rd Wed. @7:30 pm at Guisseppe’s Italian Rest. Contact Red
(434) 535-0608
ABATE Blackwater Chapter of VA
Meets 2nd Tues at 7:30 pm, Jordans Rest. 1200 Armory Dr., Franklin, VA
ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg & surrounding
counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434) 239-4170.
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at
Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm
ABATE of VA/Olde Dominion Chapter
Meets at JV’s Restaurant at 6666 Route 50, Falls Church, Virginia.
First Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Info odchapter@yahoo.com
ABATE OF VA/Star City
Meets 7 pm, 2nd Wed @ Starters, Colorado Street in Salem VA.
Info:(540) 985-6808.www.starcityabate.freeservers.com
starcityabate@hotmail.com
ABATE of VA/Tidewater
Meets 3rd Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk.
Info: (757) 560-6892 hersheyc@wolrdnet.att.net
ABATE/FIRST CAPITOL CHAPTER
Meets 1st Sunday @ 10 am at Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757
5429 Richmond Road
ABATE of River City
Meets 3rd Sunday - Starting Sunday, Oct. 15 we will meet at 5pm at
Talon’s (formerly known as Beefeater’s). Talon’s is located at 11800
Hull Street Road (Rt.360) (804-744-9541). It’s about a mile east of
Rt.288 (third light). Contact Steve at hawgske@msn.com
or (804) 743-2038
American Cruisers Chapter
Chesapeake, VA Jack Wright (757) 465-8578,
Ruddfan4life@cox.net www.americancruisers.us
American Cruisers Chapter 144
Suffolk, VA Bill Brewer (757) 255-4200
American Cruisers Chapter 145 - Virginia Peninsula
President: Bill Pauls, (757) 879-6811, email: StarcruiserBill@aol.com,
web: http://www.aca145.org
The American Legion Riders of Post 284
P.O. Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167,
email: herbiewms@netscape.com
Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach)
Christian Riding Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pm
Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190
sluggo@armyofthelordva.org
www.armyofthelordva.org
Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3rd Friday at Bayside Harley-Davidson
Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at
Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc.
501 ©3 Non-Profit Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial
Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Office:
(301) 893-2900 Email: bikerswithheart@yahoo.com
Website: www.fireupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart
Motto: We Ride Because We Care
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V
Hampton Roads
Meets 4 Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA
th
Club President – Susan Taylor (757) 531-1224
blueknightsva5@yahoogroups.com
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIII
Meets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge
Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824
Blue Knights Virginia Chapter III
Richmond, VA (804) 379-0578
Club Directory
Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley-
Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969, Graffan
Reynolds (540) 588-6191, Dave Miller (540) 362-3962
Buell Owners in the DC area
Meets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D
Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle Club
Bill Robinson, Chapter President
Email: wrr1home@comcast.net
Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910
Central VA Trail Riders
Meets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.
At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038
Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348
www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Java
Rock in Manassas @ 9:30 am, President – Rick Saunders,
webmaster@nvcrcma.com
CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)
Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA
Info: (540) 588-6191
Concours Owners Group
COG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne
Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887
Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874
Email: psprague@shentel.net
Down By Law 757 MC Club
www.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”
Email: quietstormzx9@aol.com
EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA
Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com
GWRRA chapter K of Roanoke
Meets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport
Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAK
Chapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897
GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA
2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235
GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERS
Meets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm
For more info call (540) 265-2986
Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26
Website http//bikers.crusading.org/
“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Officer HRSC
Curzer1500@yahoo.com
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 Ministry
4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026;
rodneyrides@juno.com www.heavenssaints.com
Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/C
Meetings & 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 Group
VA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com
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 luv2ride@ladyriderinc.com
Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association
www.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396
Richmond, VA 23235 info@queenbeezmsa.com
Richmond Riders
www.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for Bikes in
the Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason webmaster
@richmondriders.com
Rolling Thunder, Inc. – Chapter 4 VA
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s 2004 Ward Road
Website: www.rollingthunder1.com. New members please email Kirk
@ RTVA4@msn.com or Chris @ sp1r1wolf@msn.com
Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VA
Meets the second Tuesday (on odd months) 7PM at the American
Legion, Post 25, 7609 Marshall Avenue, New Port News, Va., (757)
245-4532, and the third Wednesday (on even months) 7PM at VFW
Post 392, 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 486-5875. New member’s please call Gordon (757) 439-0167
or e-mail: gwaite@pinn.net
Shenandoah Valley HOG
Monthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates 2nd Sunday
next month 2nd Tuesday.
hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com
SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES
1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
www.sonofthundermm.com peglegjoe@verizon.net
We meet every first 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 their desire for help
The Southern Cruisers Riding Club Hill City Chapter of
Lynchburg, VA
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at Big Licks Tropical Grill @
6:45. Any inquiries please email the following: Phil Stanley 1st Office
SCRC Hill City Chapter pbcaaf@verizon.net davidl42@adelphia.net
r.moyers@verizon.net or visit our website at www.hillcitycruisers.com
Star Touring & Riding Chapter 188
5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://
vbstar.mav.net email:ccnkcstarriders@aol.com, contact Lisa Laufer @
(757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734 Llaufer1@cox.net
Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, Va
Meets the 3rd Thursday each month, check the website for more info.
http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne (804)458-4759
or rjgagne1106@adelphia.net
TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION.
ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome
to attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the
area. We’re all working together so that each one our rides/events
can be scheduled not to conflict with others & then we can all have a
successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday
of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner
of Volvo Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA
Virginia Freedom Riders
P O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com
President: Bernie Adams
Email: Bernie@vfr-race.com Membership Officer: Sandy Cartwright
email: sandy@vfr-race.com
V MAX Owners Association
Eric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct.,
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell,
150*132514*24 Nextel Direct Connect
Jimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia,
5901 Atteentee Rd Springfield, 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 Club
Contact: John Heckman at webmaster@williamsburgriders.org. We
meet the 4th Thursday of each month – see web page for location.
www.williamsburgriders.org
Wings Over History
Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. Appalachian Region N. Virginia District
Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
Women on Wheels
www.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER
Call (800) 322-1969 or email: Ironheadbiker@yahoo.com
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This month’s THUNDER ROADS read-

er and rider is Mr. Jimmy Dale Swan-
sey. This is Jimmy’s first Harley; he
found it on E-BAY and couldn’t resist
it. He drove all the way to Greenville,
South Carolina to buy his 2006 Soft-
tail Standard, vivid black Harley. It
has a 2” lowering kit, with front and
rear smooth lace tires, the rear tire
is a 200 mm stock. The bike also
has Vance & Hines long short pipes.
Jimmy is very proud of first bike as is
his wife Kami and son Brandon.

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Caroline
Caroline had been riding as a pas-
senger for a while and when she
quit smoking, last April she treated
herself to a ride of her own. This
95 XL1200 found her way to Caro-
line, and they have been friends ever
since. Caroline has added bags, rack,
and the windshield. The previous
owner, Tricia, had done a number of
modifications, too many to list.
Caroline is 29 and is the Large
Account Executive for Enterprise.

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