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Volume II. No.23 July 2012
PUBLISHER Orlando Rodriguez EDITOR IN CHIEF Gabriela Lopez MARKETING DIRECTOR Gabriel Rodriguez PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Yadira Jauregui EDITORIAL STAFF Joe Olvera, Orly Rodriguez Rick Carrasco PHOTOGRAPHERS Mauricio Lara, Rick Carrasco WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT Gabriel Rodriguez ADVERTISING SALES Joe Rodriguez, Tom Walker ACCOUNTING Alicia Alvarado CIRCULATION MANAGER Joe Rodriguez
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Unity
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Photos and story by Ricky J. Carrasco

Tragedy
ing southbound on Dyer Street near the city limits reportedly fell asleep at the wheel at around 5 pm. He veered off the street and hit 4 children that were walking southbound near the street. Two of the children, Fabian, 15, and Denise, 11, survived the crash with injuries. The two younger children Anne Marie, 9, and Jonathan, 3, died as a result. But this story will not be about the

crash, to sensationalize one person's error or the tragedy of the children's death. Instead, it is show how a community and a family can come together and support one another as a result. This story is about a family and community that can grow together, not apart, from a tragedy.

for two reasons. One: As he tells me, he only came back to the church last December, and, as a result, landed in the Seed. "I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for the church. I had been out of church for about 20 years. It is a very good possibility that if this accident had happened this

of the Mission Riders MC, began to organize a charity concert event at House of Rock to benefit the Harrelsen family. "The Mission Riders just decided to go on another mission to help another family." When I showed up to the House of Rock, I was a bit surprised because Jody was there with the rest of Seed. It had only been two weeks since the accident and only days since the burial of his two youngest. "This event is to help my family and I should be here, at least to thank everybody who came out." According to Gil, over $2000 was raised for the family. Gil, Jody and Seed of Abraham wanted to thank House of Rock for donating their venue and for the many bands that donated their talents to make the night a success, including DV8, Aftermath, and the Cowboys from Hel Paso. Mission Riders also thanked Revolution MC because they rescheduled their event to make this event possible.

On May 19th, a gentleman driv-

The father of the children, Jody Harrelsen, is a member of the "Seed of Abraham", a Christian biker ministry. That is important

same time last year, I would have reacted far differently, far more negatively." Two: as a biker, he landed in the very close-knit El Paso biker community. Within days of the accident, Gil, president

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Pastor J.R. Camfield, president of Seed of Abraham and pastor at Mercy Foursquare Church. "The communities have stepped up to help. YISD held a fundraiser throughout the district, the Church has supported their own, and of course, the bikers have all come out. God is using this to unite. The family is getting donations from all over the area. This family will be able to grieve in its own time." According to Camfield, the children's funeral expenses were taken care off by donations, so the money from this event will help cover medical expenses for the other two children. "God gives life and God takes it away. Blessed be His name." An especially poignant moment happened when the daughter of another biker, whose month old

Pastor Camfield smiled and whispered to me, "Isn't it ironic, that even those with nothing can find a way to give?" Even those going through unimaginable pain can find a way to reach out and soothe the pain of another. Postscript: I am happy to report that Fabian, the oldest involved in the crash, recently began to walk with help from his therapy.

newborn recently died, showed up to the event. Jody, Camfield, and the rest of the Seed of Abraham greeted them in the parking lot and held a small prayer circle. Jody took event money that would be his anyway and gave it to that mom, someone who is going through the exact same pain as he is, a small donation to help with her expenses.

Have a Laugh | By: David Bear Wren

Safety Riding in the Heat

Weather 101
1. Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella. 2. Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body. The American Red Cross offers these tips to prevent heat-related illness serious or even deadly if unattended.

By: Doppler Dave Speelman

gaged in physical activity on warm days. Take time out to find a cool place. Stages of Heat-Related Illness

We are experiencing the hottest

months of the year in El Paso. We average a daily temperature around 95. This is typically the time of year that we also witness record setting temperatures in the triple digits! Hot weather means a lot of activities under the sun such as getting on our bikes but it can also lead to heat sickness. Normally, our body has ways of keeping itself cool, by letting heat escape through the skin, and by evaporating sweat (perspiration). If we dont cool properly or not enough, we may suffer a heat-related illness. Anyone can be susceptible although the very young and very old are at greater risk. Heat-related illnesses can become

4. Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. The coolest part of the day is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. 5. Stay indoors when possible.

3. Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein which increase metabolic heat.

6. Take regular breaks when en-

-Cool, moist, pale skin (the skin may be red right after physical activity).

The signals of the next, more serious stage of a heat-related illness or heat exhaustion include--

Heat-related illness usually comes in stages. The signal of the first stage is heat cramps in muscles. These cramps can be very painful. If you are caring for a person who has heat cramps, have him or her stop activity and rest. If the person is fully awake and alert, have him or her drink small amounts of cool water or a commercial sports drink. Gently stretch the cramped muscle and hold the stretch for about 20 seconds, then gently massage the muscle. Repeat these steps if necessary. If the victim has no other signals of heat-related illness, the person may resume activity after the cramps stop.

Catch 'Doppler' Dave Speelman on KVIA Channel 7 or online at www.kvia.com for your most accurate weather reports. Headache. -Dizziness and weakness. -Nausea. -The skin may or may not feel hot. General Care for Heat Emergencies Cool the Body Give Fluids Minimize Shock

Weather Trivia
A. 51% B. 45% C. 37% D. 29%

July is the second hottest month of the year following June. What percentage of the month has triple digit days?

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Answer: B 37%

About the Passion

"It's still all about the passion," says Danny Loya, owner of Brotherhood MC Shop, about the secret to his success. Although he has only been in his current business site for about 4 years, motorcycles, building them from the ground up, fixing them to be on the road and riding on that road has been all that Loya has been for about 30 years. "It's a passion, it's not a job, it's part of my life, our life." Loya is proud to include his two employees and their experience as part of his success. Robert Maxson has over 28 years experience in building and fixing bikes and Freddy Hernandez has, at his younger age, 10 years experience and is a certified Harley-Davidson Technician. Story and photos by Ricky Jimenez Carrasco

Loya started as a mechanic's assistant at Bikers Custom at only 15 years old and he's never looked back. He's even looking to expanding his business to a larger location. "Our aim is to making our customers happy. We're not trying to make promises that we can't keep." It's that philosophy that has kept Loya in business for himself. It has been difficult and he keeps long hours, most days staying past 8 pm in order to finish a project or attend to a client. The work can be seen in this month's featured bike that he's built for a customer. The bike, hand assembled from the ground up to the owner's specifications, features a 107ci S&S motor with a 5 speed transmission on a custom rigid frame. It rides a massive 200 rear tire and a 21 inch front tire with a springer front end. The whole thing took a little less than 3 weeks to complete. "When I see that owner on that bike, I'm simply proud to see the guy riding his bike, that he's enjoying it and knowing that it was built by our hands. I like to know that people can appreciate the hard work that went into making the bike. "

Loya is also proud that although his shop stocks new parts and can fix new Harleys, he also caters to the older generations of bikes as well. He owns about a dozen bikes for himself, but his pride is his '54 panhead kickstart. Although it's currently getting rebuilt, he beams with pride at showing it off. "I know that not everybody can work on that, but I can, this shop can. We have a large selection of early model Harleys, hard to find new and used parts and we can custom

Brotherhood MC Shop is currently located at 4532-B Montana and will end up moving to a larger facility hopefully by the end of the year, but Danny, Robert, and Freddy's commitment to the bike and the customer will continue to stay the same. "We'll continue to stay true to our word and our bikes."

build from the ground up just about anything that our customers want."

story and photos by Ricky Jimenez Carrasco

Texans" held their first annual run starting at Barnett HD. The all volunteer service, their members deploy to all state disaster areas within Texas. Usually this means forest fires, hurricanes and the like. They are raising funds to pay for their annual Christmas party. "Even if it's just $100, it'll be $100 that our guys won't have to provide for themselves," said Callie Bundy, member and disabled vet. "Most of what I do is teach Basic Training, making me like a typical drill sargeant, so our people, especially if they're not military in the first place, go through at least that training stage. We have doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc. We cover the basics of being a soldier: protocol, customs, basic navigation, training. Since many are civilian with a special skill set, we need them to at least know how to communicate and act like a soldier. Alot of what we do is training, teaching, and learning. If

In early June, "Texans serving

Texans serving Texans

anyone has a particular skill, we will ask them to teach us so that we may be able to use it in an emergency." The most recent notable time that their members have been called to service is last summer's wildfires in the Austin/Bastrop region. They were called to support the local law enforcement and fire services. As Bundy says, most of their responsibility involved simple traffic control. But when there is a situation like that, when Austin was seemingly surrounded by wildfire, local services' manpower is stretched extremely thin, traffic and crowd control becomes an incredible luxury. TST was also there at the recent hurricanes when many people from Louisiana and nearby states fled into Houston to escape the disasters. "I know the biker community, my husband rides his own Harley. I know it's a family and I know they will show up and support. We're hoping to make this an annual event."

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Motorcycle riding basics

By Chelle Cordero

They are fun to ride, and it's a

great feeling to have the wind rushing by you. Motorcycles are also much less expensive to run than a car and certainly easier to find parking spaces with. Regular motorcyclists also know how vulnerable they are to other vehicles, road hazards and foul weather. Riding a motorcycle takes skill to maneuver through traffic, heightened awareness of everything around you and a mental attitude that helps you cope with the mindsets of drivers sitting in big, metal, enclosed cages called cars and trucks.

friends are riding, they do research and they understand their own lifestyle." Motorcycling has evolved into a sport and a recreational activity. "Choppers and cruisers are basically the same category, it really depends on who you ask. Mopeds and scooters are generally low maintenance and good around-town vehicles." A great entry-level bike is lightweight and easy to maneuver.

Choosing the right bike for your personal needs and capabilities is an important first step. Kawasaki's media relations department says that new riders have a variety of entry-level machines to choose from. Touring bikes were designed for long rides with lowslung seats and handlebars that the rider can lean into to reduce wind resistance. According to Kawasaki, "people often have an idea of what they want. They see the bikes that their

Each bike handles differently, and it is important to be familiar with how your bike brakes, swerves, corners and handles road obstacles. Know the controls you have at hand, or foot and how to operate them safely and without hesitation. While stopping under normal circumstances may seem easy, it is also crucial to know how to handle your bike if you have to stop suddenly. Even knowing how to mount and dismount your bike, as well as keeping it upright when slowing or stopped, will make a big difference to both your pleasure and your safety. Beginners need to be sure the bike isn't too big or heavy for them to handle it without assistance.

Basic motorcycle rider courses given throughout the country will include essentials such as identifying important controls, throttle/clutch coordination, shifting gears smoothly, turning, maintaining speed, making safe lane changes and learning how to avoid collisions with other vehicles. Taking qualified courses will not only make you more prepared to ride the open road, but it will also familiarize you with your local laws and may, depending on the state, entitle you to an insurance discount. The skills learned in an authorized course will go much further than a simple run around the block with a friend. Several states offer motorcycle rider courses as part of their Department of Motor Vehicles programs. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers a listing of available classes. You can also call 800- 446-9227 for more information. The goal of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is "to make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by ensuring access to lifelong quality education and training for current and prospective riders and by advocating a safer riding envi-

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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation provides training to help you enjoy the open road and live to talk about it. The basic pointers the foundation puts out are: "Get trained and licensed; Wear protective gear -all the gear, all the time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by the DOT; Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs; Ride within your own skill limits; and be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses."

Before setting out on a ride, be aware of your route and make sure you are prepared for forecast weather conditions. The proper safety gear is vital. Although helmets are not legally required in every state, a Department of Transportation-approved helmet can help save your life if you collide with another vehicle or take the bike down. Some helmets also provide eye and ear protection; if yours doesn't, you should consider this additional gear. The wind can damage your hearing and wind speed or items that may blow into your eyes can permanently damage your sight. Your apparel is more than a fashion statement; jackets, gloves, long pants and boots protect your body from abrasions, gravel that's kicked up and even wind burn. Off-road riders should also consider neck support and elbow, knee, shin and chest guards.

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Driving a Can-Am Spyder

By Kristen Castillo

With the roadster, it's a totally different adventure." But the vehicle has at least one thing in common with a traditional motorcycle. "It's still wind in your face!" says Rice. Spyders, which cost anywhere from $17,000 to $30,000, garner a lot of attention on the road.

signed to be sporty and ideal for a single rider, and the RT, which is designed for touring and has a large seating area for the driver and a passenger. *Driving a Spyder

The stylish three- wheeled CanAm Spyders are grabbing attention with adventure lovers everywhere. Spyders may look like a cross between a motorcycle and a trike, but they're in a class of their own. *Three-Wheeled Adventure Owners say they get stopped all the time by other drivers wanting to know more about the vehicle. Even people who've never driven a motorcycle might be attracted to the Spyder. The untraditional third wheel creates enhanced stability and smooth riding. "Spyders are just so safe," says Len Damouth of Cowtown USA, a Cam-Am dealership. "The grace fac- tor is there." Damouth is also president of SpyderFest, an annual event held in Cuba, Mo., every April for Spyder enthusi- asts. About 1,200 Spyder owners are expected to attend this year's event, including those from all over the U.S., Canada and Europe. He says Spyder drivers do more steering and less leaning than they would driving a motorcycle. Some drivers, especially those who are used to rid- ing motorcycles, need a little time to get used to the way a Spyder handles, but many drivers don't need an adjustment period at all. " After the first week of riding it, you're ready to cross the country on it," says Damouth, who adds that motor- cyclists and non-motorcyclists like the ride. "It's a quick learn." Spyders have a push-button electric start, a traction control system that senses a loss of traction and reduces engine RPM until the grip is back, and a stabil- ity control system that monitors handlebar and throttle positioning with the Spyder's direction and cor-

You've seen them on the road.

rects if there's a problem. They also have antilock brakes, which help the Spyders during what the company calls "aggressive braking situations." The brakes also give the vehicles shorter stopping distance compared to most cars. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel might lock during brak- ing, in which case CanAm says the "system seamless- ly and rapidly engages and disengages (or pulses) the brake to allow the driver to steer in the intended direc- tion." In additional to having two wheels in the front and one in the rear, Spyders have many more amenities than traditional motorcycles, including no kickstand, storage for groceries and cup holders. *Maintenance

"It's not a motorcycle," says Chaz Rice of Can-Am, a division of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., which manufacturers the Spyder. "It doesn't handle like a motorcycle. There's no leaning.

The Spyders, which were first released in 2007, are available in two models: the RS, which is de-

Oil changes, tuneups and other services are typically done at the shops that sell the Spyders. Rice recommends that Can-Am dealers do the main- tenance on the vehicles, but he says many owners can do some of the work on their own if they want to. Maintenance "is no different than a normal motorcycle," he explains. Regarding fuel efficiency, Spyders aren't so efficient as traditional motorcycles, because they have the extra wheel and the extra storage. But Damouth says that overall, drivers are pleased with their miles per gallon, which can range from the mid-20s to the upper 30s. *Enjoying the Ride

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The demand for Spyders is increasing. "We're pleas- antly surprised with the reaction in the marketplace," says Rice. "It's simply about riding reinvented. It's for someone who's always wanted to go on a motorcycle but has always been intimidated." He estimates that one-fifth of Spyder owners are women. Another big demographic? Many owners are baby boomers. Still, no matter their sex or their age. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS

Ape Hangers: High Rise Handle Bars For High Rise Riders

holds their weight and it makes them look extremely cool. When riding bikes that have been designed with these motorcycle handlebars, bikers' will give off coolness that riding a mere motorcycle cannot accomplish. While many bikers would love to get that sense of coolness that they see on television, this takes a bit of work to accomplish because you cannot simply go inside of a motorcycle store and choose a bike that exuberates your coolness. Motorcycles that you see with ape hangers are most times customized by the riders with the motorcycle wheels such as Harley wheels and the handlebars of their choice. If you have been searching for your biker look and have been thinking to customize your bike with special handlebars, keep reading and you will learn how to have your bike looking at its best with customized ape hangers and Harley wheels. Think about these things before customizing your motorbike Before you can focus on anything, before you can begin to think about the end product of your newly designed bike, you

By: Demons Kashuji

Think about the size ape hangers that you need. You will be able to get them anywhere from 10' to 20'. Before you make a hasty decision and get the highest ones, you need to know that the higher the handles, the more uncomfortable they are if you take very long rides. The higher the handles, the more adjustments you will have to make for long journeys in order for you to be comfortable. Customizing your motorcycle isn't as hard as many may think but you will need to consult a professional before you buy anything and make any rash decisions. Buying the cables for your motorbike is very important and it is not something that you

must first consider your budget. How much will it cost to redesign your bike? Factor in the cost for the ape hangers and your new motorcycle wheels. Remember that you will not only be paying for the handlebars, you will also need to make a budget for the cables and the cost that you will need to pay someone to install them (if you cannot do it yourself).

should do unless you are sure about what you need. A thing about motorcycle wheels Now that you know what to do when customizing your handlebars; you need to know how to choose the right size motorcycle wheels for your motorbike. There are three factors to take into consideration: the speed ratio, the width, and of course, the aspect ratio is very important. When trying to figure out the width of a motorcycle wheel, focus on the first or the second letter or number in the written size. The speed ratio on the wheel tells the maximum weight that can be applied with the maximum amount of air pressure to the maximum speed at which you will be able to go. While the speed ratio is very important as it tells the amount of weight you can ride with comfortably, the aspect ratio tells you about the profile of the wheels cross-section. Knowing about your bike is important when customizing it. However, if you have no idea and cannot tell one cable from another, find someone who can help you because a customized motorcycle speaks to who you are.

ing from a tree, you can picture a biker holding onto his ape hangers as he cruises down the streets. Ape hangers have become a popular choice for many bikers simply because they are comfortable,

If you can picture an ape hang-

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Celebrating for the Kids!

The German MC recently celebrated it's 25th year club anniversary in late April. It celebrated by organizing a ride ending at the Moose Lodge in far east El Paso. A check, made from the proceeds, in the order of $2525.25 was presented to the El Paso Child Crisis Center. Al Velarde, Executive Director, said that the German MC has been helping the Center for many years now. He stated that he "was amazed at the amount. I was thinking a few hundred dollars, but not what they gave me! Since we are a local non-profit, any kind of aid helps."
Story and photos by Ricky Jimenez Carrasco

The Center has been in operation for over 30 years, has a 31 bed capacity and on average houses about 20 kids, most are 4 years and under. It operates as an emergency shelter to house those kids that have been abused or at risk of abuse. Velarde on the recent rash of violence against children, "Many new parents are simply not prepared, emotionally, physically or financially to handle the stress and expense of hav-

"El Aleman", new vice-president for the German MC, stated that they saw that the Center was not well supported financially (CCC is federally funded and is helped by grants and donations). "We are very touched to listen to the stories from the children." In other news, the German MC also held elections to vote for new leadership as Volker Vogel, the out-going president had to return to Germany this month. Gmc and Sun City would like to announce the new officers of: President Borni, Vice President El Aleman, and Sgt at Arms Jack.

ing a child. Many times, they were abused themselves and the cycle continues." It also runs a public education program where they recruit teen parents to speak at local high schools. They speak to students about the difficulties of parenthood at any age, but especially in the teenage years. "Kids talking to kids in their own language can be very effective in communicating the difficulties. They explain that people should really hold off on having children until they are better prepared for the experience. They show them what other kids can expect and how difficult having a child really can be.

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Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge set for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

pushed the boundaries of fuel economy, but American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Famer Craig Vetter knows they can do better. On July 20, at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at MidOhio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Vetter is issuing a challenge to help test the energyconserving limits of motorcycles. The Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge is a 100-mile ride through the countryside surrounding the Mid-Ohio grounds. Competitors will ride their motorcycles under real-world conditions while attempting to consume the least fuel.

Motorcycles have always

"Motorcycles can help us live better with less energy, and that is what we demonstrate with the

Awards will be available for the overall winner, the best electric bike, the best alternative fuel challenger and the best traditional fuel challenger. Details, including fur-

The winning challenger at 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days was Max Perethian, son of famous fuel economy pioneer Charly Perethian. Max consumed $4.53 worth of pump gas on his NX250, averaging 156 mpg. His fuel cost was 2.37 cents per mile.

"We want to advance motorcycle technology," Vetter said. "The best way to do that is to have a competition. Regardless of what type of motorcycle you ride, modified or not, we welcome your participation in this process. Plus, for casual competitors and friends, this is a great way to discover, under safe conditions, just whose bike does perform better on less fuel."

Vetter added that motorcycles not only have to produce excellent mileage, but they must be comfortable, attractive and be able to carry a reasonable load -- such as four bags of groceries.

Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge," Vetter said. "We want to discover the least amount of energy -- in dollars and cents -- it takes to travel the way we really ride. That's why the conditions of these events happen on real roads and not under controlled track conditions."

ther descriptions of each category and how costs per mile are measured, are available at www.craigvetter.com. As the country's grandest celebration of the people and machines that define motorcycling's history, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days provides a unique backdrop for an event focused on the future of motorcycle design. The annual gathering features vintage and post-vintage competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles, roadracing and dirt track. In addition to demo rides of current production bikes, it includes North America's largest motorcycle swap meet, educational seminars, bike shows, motorcycling seminars, the new product Manufacturers' Midway, and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs. Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the campus of the AMA in Pickerington, Ohio, is to honor the distinguished men and women whose competitive spirit, passion, vision and entrepreneurship have played a vital role in shaping the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame's website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

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By Joe Olvera , 2012

lover and a supporter and friend of the El Paso Humane Society. The 44-year-old biker was killed by a young man who ran a red light, didnt see Engels and plowed into him. Were holding the First Annual Reds Run in memory of Bruce, said Ann Edwards. In conjunction with the American Steel Motorcycle Club, were having what we call the 5 Card Benefit Run, with all the money we collect going to the Humane Society. The American Steel Motorcycle

Bruce Engels was an animal

1st Annual Reds Run Will honor biker who loved animals
Club (ASMC) was formed in 1983 on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Originally, the membership consisted of U.S. Government civilians and military personnel riding U.S.-made motorcycles. As the years, passed members were transferred to different countries and different continents. This was the seed from which ASMC has grown, expanded and spread throughout the world. Today, the group has chapters in El Paso, Korea, the Philippines, and other locales. The group also participates in doing motorcycle runs for such worthy causes as finding a cure for Autism and, in this case, honoring a fallen brother. Bruce was like a brother to me and my family, Edwards said. We all loved him and we wondered how we could best honor his memory. The best way, we decided was to have the run and donate all the proceeds to the Human Society. Ive been working on this project since January. I think this will be the biggest run in El Pasos history. Edwards said she hopes to lure anywhere from 250 to 300 riders and, maybe, up to as many as 500.

The run is slated for July 8, 2012, with a registration fee of $7. The project will consist of four stops. The first one will be at the Humane Society, 4991 Fred Wilson, across from the Fort Bliss

Cemetery, Edwards said. This is where registration will take place. The second stop will be at Mulligans North Bar and Grill, at 10710 Gateway Blvd, the third stop will be at Incredibles Lounge, at 5011 Alabama, with the Fourth and final stop at Rockhouse Cockpit, 9828 Montaha. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The last bike must be in and registered by 4 p.m. If you dont ride a bike, but still want to participate, we welcome cars as well, Edwards said. We just want everyone to come down, have fun, and help the El Paso Humane Society. Bruce wouldve liked that very much.

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Ride to Rockport

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2012

Entree fees are $30.00 - $35.00, each registrant will recieve a $15.00 gift certificate for SFMS. niversary with a big party at their new location 3974 Doniphan in El Paso, TX on July 14, 2012 This event includes a scenic motorcycle poker run, 1st place prizes includes a set of motorcycle tires, food, refreshments, prizes, give a ways, and much more! Please contact for more information: -(505) 438-1888 Live Music, Food, Beer and Bikini Bike Wash Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project More Info: 915.307.7926

The Ride to Rockport will be held on July 21st, 2012 through July 22nd, 2012. Buck-ee's IH-35 North, New Braunfels, TX The event will begin in Buckee's in New Braunfels, then a stop in Goliad to visit the Colonel Fannin Memorial, after lunch there will be a ride over to historic Indianola, and finally back to Rockport for the night. For more information: (830) 837-6585

tion of the Arizona Celebration of Freedom in downtown Mesa. Main St. will be closed off to all car traffic, motorcycles and pedestrians only. There will be over 50,000 people in attendance and national acts will be performing over the two day celebration. Motorcycle vendors, food and beer gardens. More info: coral@downtownmesa.com

Motorcycle Mania The Motorcycle Mania will be held June 29th and 30th, 2012. Main St. between Robson and Country Club Mesa, AZ 85201 Motorcycle Mania will be a por-

RGS 2 yr Anniversary and Bike Fest RGS will celebrate their 2 yr an-

Fire and Ice Bike Rally The Fire and Ice Bike Rally will be held on July 19th, 2012. Grants, New Mexico The event will feature live entertainment, stunt shows, poker runs, bike shows, and much more! For more information: (800) 550-3573

If you would like to have your event listed for all our readers to see please email details to:
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2nd Annual Santa Fe Showdown The 2nd Annual Santa Fe Showdown will be held July 28th, 2012. Santa Fe Motorsports 2594 Camino Entrada Santa Fe, NM This event benefits the City of Santa Fe Employees.

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