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 Thunder Roads NEW YORK Letter From The Editor…...................……..4
367 Windsor Hwy. #148
New Windsor, NY 12553
Office: 646-929-4744 / Mobile: 757-416-2410 TRM-NY Readers.........................................5
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William C. Frohmiller Proud To Be An American......................12
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757-416-2410
Original Biker Art.....................................13
Layout & Design
Warren Ells, Art Director
Thunder Publishing K.I.S.S......................................................14
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DUTCHESS COUNTY
Joe “Torch” Repetur
845-416-6173 / Torch@ThunderRoads-NY.com News Bytes...............................................20
orange county Hot Shots..................................................22
John F. Aiken
845-913-8187 / johna@thunderroads-ny.com
Sullivan County Father’s Day..............................................25
Donna Bracci
718-614-0011 / DonnaB@thunderroads-NY.com Colors........................................................27
Lisa Mazza-Ryan
845-234-9137 / Lisa@ThunderRoads-NY.com
Biker Friendly Directory.........................28
WESCHESTER COUNTY
(Wild Bill) Bill Lush Clubs........................................................28
914-739-2073 / wildbill@thunderroads-NY.com
ULSTER COUNTY TNT...........................................................29
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845-728-4190 / GinaM@thunderroads-ny.com
Jokers Wild...............................................32
Contributing Photographers
Blue Bike Mike - BlueBikeMike@thunderroads-NY.com Skin Art......................................................33
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June is here, and so is the warmer weather... bikes are Gina Marafioti, “Wild Bill” Lush, or “Blue Bike Mike” out and about covering
everywhere now, and that’s a great thing... so long as the cages keep rides and events for TRM-NY. I’d like to thank the TRM-NY crew for all their
an eye out for us, we may be ok. As the weather warms up, so does our efforts and hard work that make our magazine possible. I’d also like to thank
engine temps, especially on air cooled V-Twins. Make sure you keep the our Advertisers who support TRM-NY. They also make TRM-NY possible.
oil at the proper level and avoid prolonged idling while stopped to avoid Without them we would cease to exist. So stop by our advertisers and
overheating. Keeping the engine temps down in the warm weather is just support the biker friendly businesses in NY. Remember, get your events
as important as keeping your body warm in the colder months. We’ve listed by going to our website: www.thunderroads-NY.com and submitting
already starting the prep work for our 1st Annual End of Summer Bash on them. That is the ONLY
Sept. 4th at the Valley Brook Inn, Wurtsboro. Please contact Lisa Mazza- way they will make it
Ryan for vendor spots & any other information (845-234-9137. She has into our mag... Keep
been working hard put make sure this will be a blast for all. Contact Donna the pictures and stories
Bracci for Valley Brook reservations (845-888-0300) I’d also like to take coming...
the time to introduce John Aiken (Orange County) and Joe “Torch” Repetur
(Dutchess County) as the newest additions the Thunder Roads New York See you on the road,
crew. I’m sure they will be doing their best to get your ads in by deadline William C. Frohmiller
(15th of every month). And I’m sure you’ve seen or will be seeing Myself, (owner/editor)

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 Rides Runs And Rallies
Attiqua Spring Bash
at: TJ’s, Wappingers Falls

The 2nd Annual

with Pete Shanley
Catskill Reservoir Run

Riding for Freedom

by Blue Bike Mike

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New Roc North’s 1st Poker Run

SATURDAY APRIL 24 TH WAS NEW ROC NORTH’S 1ST POKER RUN., IT STARTED AT
RANTING AND RAVIN LEATHERS ON RT376 IN WAPPINGERS FALLS WENT DOWN  TO
FAST EDDIES IN FISHKILL THEN ACROSS THE BEAR MTN BRIDGE UP 9W AND 218 TO
GULLY’S. FROM GILLY’S WE CROSSED THE NEWBURGH BEACON BRIDGE AND FINISHED
AT TJ’s.  REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPPED AS
MANY AS THEY COULD ON TR 52 JUST TO SAY HELLO (and I thought there were budget
issues in NY)  BLUE MOZART PLAYED SOME ROCK AND SOME BLUES. THE FOOD WAS
GOOD AND THE CROWD WAS WELL BEHAVED AND PEACEFUL

Orange County Choppers

- Wild Bill Lush

Open House

3rd Annual
by Pipe
Rottie Rescue Poker Run

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 Th u n d e r
Jams
ALPHA MALE GORILLAS “NO WORKING TITLE”
Evolution works in many ways and the Alpha Male Gorillas are no exception. In the 4 years since their first CD “A Band
of Bugouts” these guys come roaring out of the mists with a vengeance! Taking on the establishment with subjects
ranging from being on the beach without a job to ending the Federal reserve they paint a musical landscape with the
resulting canvas being the image of a psychedelic carnival sitting alongside a long stretch on the highway of broken
American dreams. The style of their music is not easy to pin down however they have tasty influences that range from
Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Cypress Hill and even Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd with the instrumental track “World of the
Psychic”. Other tracks of note are Bungalow Row, My Soul, FTC and Doctor Feelgood. The bonus track “Adjourned” a
simple acoustic gem at the end sums up the whole musical journey. Sitting around with friends laughing and singing now
matter how bleak the current situation seems in the world. www.alphamalegorillas.com

THE DEAD ELVI “A TASTE OF BLOOD”

Founded as a house band for the now established Chiller Theatre Convention in New Jersey. The Dead Elvi
have managed to create a niche market for themselves and along the way have released 2 full length CD’s, have
their music appear on a number of video releases and found a slot on a Rob Zombie produced CD “Halloween
Hootenanny” now after a scattered hiatus they return from the Dead with the EP “A Taste of Blood” six tracks that
show they are not slowing down but in fact picking up steam as they enter their third decade. Opening with Goth Girls
a heavy rocker they segue through a variety of styles from “Luche Libre a homage to masked Mexican wrestlers that
feels like they conjured up the spirit of Joey Ramone. Psychedelic Zombie BBQ has the feeling of a Beach Party
movie from the sixties gone horribly awry but to music. It is a fun EP worthy of admission and a tasty bloody appetizer
for the full length CD to come in the near future. www.deadelvi.com

Rondout Bay Marina Restaurant & Bar - Kingston, NY

Every Thursday Night Biker BBQ come on down...
Wednesdays: 1000 Rt 213, Kingston, NY 5:00pm-12:00am

TJ’s BIKER BAR, 2363 RT.9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Fridays:

12590
The Pit Stop - Staten Island , NY
155 Clay Pit Road, Staten Island , NY 10309,
Sponsor:LowRiders MC, http://www.LowRidersMC.
com, Every Wednesday 6-10pm, old fashion
affordable fun get back to the basics, secure street
parking, Hot Rods Welcome, BBQ, drinks, vendors.
Meet good people, kids welcome
Thursdays:
Angela’s Pizza - Lake Katrine, NY
Bike Night Runs 5-9, Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant,
9w & Leggs Mill Rd., Lake Katrine, NY 12449 845-
382-2211, http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com
Ranting and Raving Leathers - Wappingers
Falls, NY Rt 376 Business Park (across from
McDonalds), Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, 845-592-
2000
Sundays:
Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 300, Route 22, Brewster
New York 10509, Beginning on Sunday June 6th and
every Sunday following till?? The Roadhouse will
be having it’s weekly Free Biker Bar-B-Q, weather
permitting, for the 7th year. Hot dogs, burgers,
kielbasa etc. Who cares? It’s free. Stop by and meet
the cast and crew., 845-277-7458, e-mail
roadhousebarandgrill2003@yahoo.com

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 Proud To Be An American
THIS IS TRULY AN OUTRAGE....
My name is d’Lynn.  I’m
a disabled Vietnam
vet.  I don’t look too
bad for a beat-up
old fart, do I?  And
that’s my ride.  She’s
looking pretty good
looking also, especially
when you consider
that she’ll turn twenty
this summer.  That’s
right, it’s a 1990 with a
1990 sidecar.  I can’t
ride a solo bike, ergo
the sidecar rig.  It’s my sole means of transportation - rain
or shine, snow or wind, and this summer also marks a
milestone in both of oad that’s not an idle statement or an
“Oh, whoa is me” dire complaint.  There’s a point to this, so
hang in there a minute or two and read on.
There’s a 25-year-old illegal immigrant woman living in
Florida, with eight kids.  Yes, eight “anchor babies” and
she receives just shy of $1,500 per month per kid, plus
medical, plus food stamps.  Oh, wait.  I’ve been informed
that I shouldn’t call them Food Stamps anymore.  That’s not
PC.  It’s all called “Social Assistance” now.  You do the math
on that yourself.  I’d say that she was schooled early in how
to make it in the system.  Twenty-five years old, eight kids . .
. . . yep, she started early.
You can whip out the calculator if you want, but this woman
who never has paid a dime in taxes of any kind, (and still
doesn’t – she’s ‘illegal,’ remember?) is here in this country
illegally.  She hasn’t paid one cent in medical for all the
“anchor babies,” makes more in one month, legally, than
I receive in over a year and a half in disability payments
and I can’t even get food stamps!  Oops, I mean “Social
Assistance.”
Technically I am eligible for “Social Assistance.”  I was told
it would be a walk through – a gimme – being disabled.  No
problem, and in the very next breath I was also informed that
under the law the amount I received in “Social Assistance”
would be deducted from my disability pension.  the government you have, that we have.  How can you state
Let’s say I take a great photograph.  It was just luck, a
one of a kind accidental, in the right place at the right time
shot.  My local newspaper offers me fifty bucks to use the
photo in a featured story.  (I live in a small town and fifty
bucks is all they could afford.)  I have to report that fifty
dollars to the VA as earned income,  which will immediately
be deducted from my next month’s disability check.  If I don’t
report it I’m in violation of federal law and technically they
can stop my disability pension and prosecute me under a
federal felony.  Pretty cool, eh?  For fifty bucks. I see no
point in dealing with two federal bureaucracies, so I don’t
bother.  What’s the point?
She’s here illegally and with just one kid would make over
twice what I receive per month.  She has eight and she’s
not a stand-out case.  She’s not alone.  That’s the way the
system works.  Millions of illegal immigrants know this, know
how the system works and know how to use it.  (Haven’t you
seen the pamphlet?  It’s handed out all along our borders,
12 Thunder Roads New York June 2010
“The Illegal Immigrants’ Guide to Keeping America Just The
Way It Is.”) and that’s just the way it works.
Did you know that the federal government provides a
“refugee” in this country with a monthly “stipend” of $1,890,
plus $580 a month in “Social Assistance?” That’s $2,470
a month, tax-free.  That’s two and a half times what I’m
allowed to receive as a disabled vet.  And just what did
they do to earn this?  All you have to do is show up on our
collective doorstep, raise your right hand and swear that
you’re a refugee and, bingo, receive $30,000 a year, tax-
free.  That’s more than someone making $15 an hour, and
they have to pay taxes to boot!
Now, in defense of the Veterans Administration, they are
doing what they can with what they’ve got.  This is precious
little compared to what they should have to get the job
done.  At least this country has a VA.  It’s the Senate that
keeps passing laws, rules and guidelines, cutting their
budget, denying requests for more staff and computer
systems to handle the massive work flow.  Their hands are
tied by the very government that’s supposed to give them
what they need to get the job done, by the government
you voted into office.  Don’t scream at the VA.  I have.  It’s
misguided anger. 
The point to this “story?”  Just why are you paying
such high taxes to support this incredibly screwed-up
government?  Why?  And I’m not proposing you stop
paying your taxes.  That’s wrong.  There are good
programs and reasons to pay your taxes and support our
government.  What am I proposing?  It’s quite simple.  Vote.
The government, our government, is broken and we as the
voters serve as the maintenance crew.  We fix it . . . . . by
voting.
If your state Senator has been in office more then two
terms, vote ‘em out at the next election.  If your state
representative has been in office more then two terms, vote
‘em out of office.  We put term limits on just about every
publicly-elected official in the country except the House and
Senate.  Why?  Believe me, they know this and love it!  Ahhh
- the power!
I don’t care how much you believe your Senator or
Representative is doing a good job.  They’re not!  Look at
they are doing what you want as the voter that put them
there?  How? Vote them out of office.  Do it. 
Change the course of this country’s history by what you
are granted and guaranteed under the law.  Vote!  And if
you have the guts, the anger, the outrage, start a petition
in your state for a state-wide initiative to be placed
on your next state ballot.  Limiting the terms of office for your
state senators and state representatives to your  federal
government to two terms.
The federal government will never pass such a law, but you
can.  You can get it done.  You can force it.  You can make it
a law. This is the first step in “getting it right.”  Just vote.  It’s
simple.  It’s easy. This first step will send a very clear
message. It’ll work.  It’ll put “us” back in control of “them.”  As
it should be.  As it was intended in the first place.
Are you an American?  Born and raised?  Then vote!
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 KEEP IT SIMPLE SHEPHERD’S PIE
original recipe by: Toni McCoy
1-1/2 lbs ground round beef (not ground Chuck, ground
Round)
1 onion chopped in large chop (or get pre-chopped onion
@ store)
1 Bag of Frozen Mixed Veggies; Thawed
1 Box of Instant Mashed Potatoes; *IDAHO SPUDS brand
1 Tub of Sour Cream
1 Stick of Butter; Divided, or I.C.B.I.N.B. (I Can’t Believe
It’s Not Butter) Margarine
1/2 cup Beef Broth
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Bag of Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Make the instant mashed potatoes first. Go ahead and
use a large stock pot and make the entire box. Be sure
and add ½ stick of butter (or 2 heaping Tablespoons of
ICBINB) to potatoes, add tub of sour cream & salt & pep-
per to taste.
Next, take ¼ pat of butter or 1 Tablespoon of ICBINB to
first saute’ your onion in skillet and once onion is done
and skillet is hot, move onions off to side & go ahead and
drop your ground beef in. Don’t move it around. Let it start
cooking then break it up into larger chunks with wooden
spoon. Salt & Pepper to taste. Add Garlic Powder if want
& dash of Nutmeg. Again, you want the meat to carmel-
ize and get good and browned. You don’t really have to
drain it as Ground Round renders hardly any grease, but
if you want, drain, then return to skillet, add Tablespoon of
Worsteshire Sauce, ½ cup Beef Broth and Bag of Frozen
Veggies. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking
spray. Layer just a 1/4 inch high of mashed potatoes as
your starter layer, then use all your ground round beef
mixture as your full second layer. Next, layer your Ched-
dar cheese thuroughly on top of beef layer, then layer your
mashed potatoes up on top and take a fork and dab at the
potatoes to form little peaks that will brown off as it bakes.
Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about
30 minutes). Delicious! Bake up some super crusty, hot
French bread & serve w/ honey butter.
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EASY PLEASING SUNFLOWER PEAR TART
1 Can (24 ozs.) Bartlett Pears; Halved is Easier
2 Pkgs. of French Vanilla Pudding Mix Milk
1/4 Cup of Almond Extract or *Almond-Flavor
Liqueur can be substituted
1 (8-inch) Pastry Shell, Baked & Cooled
Apricot Glaze *(Follow Recipe Below)
Drain pears;p reserve 1 up of liquid from can. Prepare
pudding according to directions, substituting reserved
pear l iquid for part of milk; stir in almond extract or
liqueur. Pour into pastry shell; chill until puddig set. Slice
your pear halves in half and arrange all around the pastry
shell, slightly overlapping each other until it looks exactly
like a giant sunflower, complete with bright yellow center.
It’s beautiful to look at and even better to eat! Sounds
familiar, huh ladies?
APRICOT GLAZE:
Heat 1/2 cup of apricot or peach preserves and 1 table-
spoon almond-flavor liqueur or pear liquid. Press through
a sieve or cheese cloth and discard pulp. If you like pulp,
then don’t bother. Some people, myself included, love the
pulp of anything, especially fiction. Pour hot glaze all over
your beautiful Sunflower Pear Tart (just the pears, not the
center). You’re going to be making this all the time it’s
that dang simple and double-danged good!
RAZZLE-BERRY MINT COOLER
1 to 2 Cups of Fresh Mint Leaves
5 Cups *Dole Pineapple Juice, chilled
2 Cups *Dole Frozen Raspberries
1 Can (6 ozs.) Frozen Limeade Concentrate; Thawed
1 Bottle (32 ozs.) of *Sprite
1 Whole Lime, Sliced Thin for Garnish
*Optional: 1/2 Bottle of Premium Vodka
Rub mint leaves around side of punch bowl, then drop
the bruised leaves in bottom of bowl. Combine remaining
ingredients and yum-yum it up thru a thick straw! Man...
that’s good stuff! Make a batch and enjoy poolside.
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 Motorcycle safety classes
available
Ithaca Community Education is offering a motorcycle
safety class. Openings are available for the June and
July classes. The class is $25 and participants must turn
16 by December 31, 2010. Bikes are provided. For more
information, visit www.ithacaschools.net and click on
Departments or call 989-875-2550.

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 The point I am trying to make is that the MC’s out there that
EXISTING AS A MOTORCYCLE CLUB you and I may not like is much closer to what we are then
these out of Control Government Agencies that are trying to
by: LJ James destroy all of Us!
As the days go by I see more and I am reminded of the Scene in the Movie Braveheart where
more injustice done to Motorcycle Hundreds of different Scottish Clans come together. Some
Club Members, There are many got along, others did not and yet others out right hated each
who are always ready to stand and other and would fight on sight to the death!
fight for their rights while many If you or I where to take a look at two of these clans that
others could give a shit less!  I have hated each other, it would probably take a long time for us
had many laugh at me when I say to figure out what their differences where, To Us these Clans
Motorcycle Clubs need to unite in would appear the same!
order to save themselves from a There came a time for these Clans when the grip of England
Complete ban across the Country of that had slowly been growing tighter around the necks
all MC’s. People tell me their is just of all of them reached a point where the leaders of these
too much hatred between a lot of Clans realized they would rather live with People who may
the Motorcycle Clubs ! not agree with everything they do, but at least they could
The Fights between the MC’s are understand their Values!  I am sure this Choice was easier to
what the Government is using to make when every knew the only other choice was to watch
slowly destroy all MC’s ! There are as they where are all Slowly destroyed one by one and
real wars going on all over the world erased from History!
you never see on TV at all ! Why is it that when Two different This is the Point where American Motorcycle Clubs are now
MC Members get into a fight it is on every News Channel at! We do not need to like each other and we can even still
in every Paper and more often then not there is some TV hate each other! But we must work together before it is too
Docudrama made about it? late!
I look at the MC’s out there and there are some that I do not There are Countries around the world that have already
like, Their values and Beliefs are not the same as I believe a banned Motorcycle Clubs all together! MC Members who
Motorcycle Club should be ! hated each other yesterday are finding Respect for each
I believe in the Ole Skool Values of Brotherhood, Loyalty, other as they fight side by side for their simple right to just
Freedom. If I have something my Brother too has that exist!!!
something! I believe if someone starts a fight with my Brother We Know what the Road ahead of Us holds, Do We just
they are starting a Fight with us both!  I do not believe in Continue Riding till We get there or do We begin preparing
Robbing and Stealing to get what I want!  I do not believe a for the Storm ahead?
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Bully and Extort people!
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 NEWS BYTES
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to
Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and
is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at
1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com
NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES INEXPLICABLY PLUMMET
Following more than a decade of steady increases, motor-
cycle rider fatalities unaccountably dipped by double-digit
proportions last year. Motorcyclist deaths dropped by 16%
nationwide through the first three quarters of 2009, com-
pared to the same period in 2008 when fatalities reached
their highest level of 5,290. The study -- sponsored by the
Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents
state traffic safety agencies -- is drawn from preliminary
fatality data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
While there is nothing in the data to indicate the cause of
the sudden decline, the GHSA asked state safety agen-
cies to speculate on reasons for the decline, and several
respondents pointed to the economy and underscored that
a significant portion of motorcycling is for recreation rather
than transportation. Other reasons cited in the study for
the decline: Fewer beginning motorcyclists; an increase
in priority given to state motorcycle safety programs; an
increased awareness of motorcycles by other drivers; and
colder, wetter weather in some states during the riding sea-
son. It doesn’t appear helmet laws played a significant role
in the decline. The popularity of motorcycles has surged
in the past decade, particularly among aging baby boom-
ers and women, nearly doubling to more than 10 million.
During the nine-month period of the comparison, the District
and 38 states reported a drop in motorcycle deaths, and
12 states recorded an increase. California had 133 fewer
deaths, Florida had 111 fewer and Ohio had 48 fewer. Only
two states -- Hawaii and Rhode Island -- had double-digit
increases. Once numbers for the final three months of
2009 are factored in, the report projects, the annual fatality
decline will be at least 10%.
AGING RIDERS AT HIGHER RISK
Motorcycle riders across the country are growing older,
and the impact of this trend is evident in emergency rooms
nationwide as doctors are finding that senior citizens who
ride motorcycles are more likely to be involved in accidents
and also more likely to be injured or die than their younger
counterparts. Researchers at the University of Rochester
Medical Center found that half of all motorcyclists needing
emergency treatment in 2005 were over 40, nearly double
the number in 1996, which is consistent with demographic
data indicating that the average age of motorcycle owner-
ship has rose from 33 years in 1998 to 40 years in 2003. In-
jury severity, length of stay in the hospital or intensive care
unit, and mortality were higher for riders over the age of 40.
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In the study, which was published in the March issue of the
American Surgeon, researchers using the National Trauma
Databank reviewed the records of 61,689 motorcyclists
aged 17 to 89 years involved in a motorcycle crash between
1996 and 2005. Those ages 50-59 were the fastest grow-
ing group involved with crashes, and accidents involving rid-
ers in that age group were almost twice as likely to be fatal
as those involving younger bikers. “Treating a 60-year-old
who has been in a motorcycle accident is very different from
treating a 21-year-old who has been in a similar accident
-- 60-year-olds bring a lot more medical baggage with them
and impact outcomes,” Dr. Mark Gestring, director of the
trauma program at the Medical Center. Age-related factors
associated with aging, such as impaired vision, delayed
reaction time, and altered balance contribute to motorcycle
crashes in this population. The increase in injury severity
for older riders may be related to the reduced capacity to
withstand injury as the body ages, including decreases in
bone strength and brain size, as well as pre-existing medi-
cal conditions.
NATURALISTIC MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has announced
that it will partner with the Virginia Tech Transportation Insti-
tute (VTTI) on the world’s first motorcycle safety study that
will use small video recorders and instrumentation mounted
on numerous bikes for 6-18 months to gather data about
the riders and events that occur. Termed a “naturalistic”
study, VTTI has developed this technology and used it suc-
cessfully to conduct a 100-car study in 2005 that included
69 crashes and more than 750 near-crashes. According
to the MSF, “The method is presently in use by research-
ers across the globe to target nearly every type of roadway
user, with the exception of two-wheeled vehicles. This
study, expected to be on the road by early 2011, will greatly
advance the understanding of interactions among rider,
motorcycle, roadway, other roadway users and the environ-
ment.” VTTI Director Tom Dingus added that “We expect
the study to be very valuable to the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation’s work, since we also will examine where and
how crash avoidance is successful. With so much informa-
tion bandwidth coming from the cameras and instrumenta-
tion on each bike, we’ll be able to examine details for years,
and the findings will be relevant for decades.” Naturalistic
Method identifies crashes using time-series video and
numeric data, reveals factors not detectable through crash
investigation, creates its own controls by comparing the
crash-involved rider to himself/herself at all other times, and
permits quantification of rider performance and behavior in
non-critical and critical riding situations.
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS BARRED FROM MINERS
MEMORIAL Many of the 29 West Virginia coal miners who
died at the Upper Big Branch mining explosion on April 5th
were veterans and some rode motorcycles, so bereaved
families had requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend
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the memorial service. PGR is an informal group of motorcy-
clists which exists to make sure that all veterans are given
respectful funerals. But they were barred from attending
this service by federal officials who labeled them a security
threat. The appearance of the Patriot Guard Riders at the
service, at the request of several families, had been cleared
in advance by West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, who is
also a motorcycle rider. But the day before the service, Joe
Cumblidge, the West Virginia State Captain of the Patriot
Guard Riders e-mailed the men who were scheduled to par-
ticipate: “Due to circumstances totally and completely be-
yond the control of the Patriot Guard Riders and Governor
Joe Manchin of West Virginia, we are regrettably ordering
a STAND DOWN for this mission. Specific details will not
be posted here but, we’ve been told we are not welcome to
participate because of certain high-level dignitaries that are
scheduled to be in attendance.” The “high-level dignitar-
ies” were President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe
Biden. A Patriot Guard Rider told WSAZ in Charleston that
Manchin had been forbidden to allow them to participate
“because of overwhelming security concerns with high-
ranking federal officials -- it was just not logistically possible
for them to be a part of the event.” Both Obama and Biden
managed to escape West Virginia unharmed.
LEGAL CHALLENGES TO MICHIGAN HELMET LAW
Several members of ABATE of Michigan rode to the
Lenawee County judicial building on Tuesday, April 20th to
show support for a fellow motorcyclist who is challenging a
non-compliant helmet ticket. Ryan Hildebrand, 26, is one of
nearly a dozen riders ticketed this spring by Adrian police
Sgt. Lynn Courington for wearing helmets that the state
claims do not meet federal Department of Transportation
standards. Representing the group of ticketed riders is Aid
to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Lawrence “Kat-
man” Katkowsky, who filed an appearance for the helmet
defendant. A formal hearing was set for June 29 in district
court, and Katkowsky said he will try to consolidate all the
helmet infraction cases that are being challenged for the
June 29 hearing. “The issues are all the same,” he said.
He is taking on the helmet enforcement issue in Lenawee
County on behalf of ABATE of Michigan, which also has
a lawsuit pending in United State District Court in Grand
Rapids, challenging the state’s DOT helmet rule. One of
the enforcement issues Katkowsky will raise is regarding
probable cause to justify a traffic stop on a civil infraction.
ABATE claims in the lawsuit that police have to look inside
a helmet to determine if it meets DOT standards, and there-
fore cannot claim plain sight evidence to justify a traffic stop
and request to inspect a helmet. No trial date is scheduled.
ANGRY FRENCH MOTORCYCLISTS SNARL TRAFFIC IN
PROTEST Forty thousand motorcyclists demonstrated all
over France in protest of a recent Government announce-
ment to fine any bikers caught filtering through traffic (“lane
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splitting”), and more than 60 cities saw their roads blocked
by hordes of angry riders who said NON to French authori-
ties who propose to treat motorbikes, scooters and mopeds
like cars and require them to stay in their lane one behind
another. So, they behaved like cars. On March 13th the
La Fédération Française Des Motards en Colère (FFMC
- the French Federation of Angry Bikers) urged all motor-
cyclists to occupy the space of one car in each lane, and
within minutes an enormous traffic jam was created that
gridlocked the whole of Paris on a busy Saturday afternoon
as car drivers were stuck in traffic until late in the evening.
While bikers blocked the roadways above ground, other
protestors went underground bringing the subway system to
a grinding halt in response to a statement made by French
Transport Secretary Jean-Marc Belotti, who said “If they
(bikers) are not happy, they can take the metro like every-
one else.” They inconvenience us, we will inconvenience
them, responded the FFMC, which set a fine example of
civil obedience to demonstrate the impact of motorcycles on
traffic flow, good or bad.
WEIRD NEWS: EASY WRITERS TEXT WHILE RIDING
Everyone knows that texting while driving can be danger-
ous. Now consider this: texting while riding a motorcycle,
in heavy traffic! It’s not uncommon in Vietnam, where 29
million motorcycles are the primary source of transportation.
Pham Thi Thuy Linh is 21, a college student and -- accord-
ing to a recent contest sponsored by a mobile phone com-
pany -- has the fastest fingers in Vietnam. She can text 160
characters in 25 seconds, though she admits she is “about
20 or 30 percent slower texting on my bike.” She doesn’t
much care that texting while driving is both illegal and not
too smart. Tran Van Thanh is a senior official in the govern-
ment’s office of traffic safety. He told National Public Radio
that understands the concerns about texting while driving,
but says peoples’ bad habits will take time to change, and
with limited resources it’s impossible to crack down on
everyone for everything. Meanwhile, contest-winner Pham
says she can’t wait to get one of the new iPhone packages.
She says it will enable her to text even faster than she does
now, from everywhere -- including her bike.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Extremism in the defense of liberty
is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.”
Senator Barry Goldwater (1909-1998) U.S. Senator from
Arizona
NCOM
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
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 Father’s Day:
A Celebration In Honor of All Fathers
Father’s Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad. It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who
have acted as a father figure in your life - whether as Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or “Big Brothers.”

The History of Father’s Day

Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea of a “father’s day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to
honor her father, William Smart. William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died
in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his
other five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington state. It was
after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and selflessness
her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent.
The first Father’s Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane Washington.
At about the same time in various towns and cities across American other people
were beginning to celebrate a “father’s day.”.
In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. Finally in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson
signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
Father’s Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a father figure.
Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honored on Father’s Day.

Did you know that there are 64.3 million fathers in America?
Did you know that in families where the mother works outside of the home, 14% of fathers are
full-time stay-at-home dads?
Did you know that nearly a quarter of all married dads have three or more children
living at home?
Did you know that one in five single parents with primary custody is a dad? Did you know that 31% of them are due child
support from their child’s mother?
Did you know that 11% of Dads are stepdads, living full-time with their spouse’s children? Did you know that 85% of Dads
live only with their biological children?
Did you know two-thirds of children under the age of six eat dinner with their dads every day?
Did you know that six out ten children under the age of six were praised at least three times a day by their fathers?
Did you know that one in twelve men serving in the US Army are dads?
Did you know that one in four dads who work outside the home spend less than an hour a day with their kids?
And did you know that 38% of working dads say they would take a pay cut to spend more time with their kids?

(source for figures: US Census Bureau)

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 Allergies? DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL
Article I, Section 11 of the New York State Constitution states “that no
person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any
subdivision thereof.” Article 4, Section 40 of the Civil Rights Law provides
that “all persons within the jurisdiction of this state shall be entitled to the
Kevin G. Charleville
full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of
any places of public accommodations, resort or amusement subject only
Have you ever sneezed while riding? Most of us, if not to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike
all of us, have. Spring time allergies affect thousands of to all persons.” The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have
individuals every season. Some are more prone than oth- the constitutional right under the First Amendment to wear clothing which
displays writing or designs. Cohen v. California, 403 US 15 (1971). In
ers and do suffer miserably. It also seems that the older addition, the right of an individual to freedom of association has long been
we get, the more we notice the uncomfortable symptoms recognized and protected by the United States Supreme Court Thus, a
of seasonal allergies. Of course, many of us suffer from person’s right to wear the clothing of his choice, as well as his right to
other allergies as well. Things such as pet dander, mold, belong to any club or organization his choice is constitutionally protected,
house dust, cigarette/cigar smoke, and so on. My own and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing
or club membership are subject to lawsuit.
Father is allergic to some alcoholic beverages such as
beer and wine. Some symptoms of seasonal allergies Here is my Take on it. Bars discriminating against motorcycle clubs by
not allowing them entrance to their establishment is unconstitutional. Your
are, (And I need not mention this to those who suffer) local MC’s raise thousands of dollars a year by holding local charity events
headaches, especially the frontal section, nasal drain- raising money for autism, toys for tots local animal shelters and supporting
age, sinus pressure, tearing of the eyes, dry throat and our troops in addition to fund risers for local families and residents in need
mouth, tiredness, weakness, mild sore throat, and even of assistance due to personal tragedy and debilitating diseases. Most
bikers are local business owners and hard working residents of your area.
mild flu like symptoms in severe cases. Springtime
Discrimination is a crime in NY state and should not be tolerated.
seems to be the worst for most, due to all that lovely
Luke Gentile
pollen flying around in the air, and if you are riding and Brotherhood of Steel MC
enjoying the beautiful spring temps and scenes, you are AMA Charter #2809
most likely sucking it right in your respiratory system. nybosmc.com
Of course, if you are like me, you are going to suffer the
consequences to get in a good ride. There are some
measures you can take to minimize or relieve the affects.
One way is just not go out in it, yeah right! You can wear
a paper respirator or cover your mouth and nose with
a bandana. There are also many over the counter and
prescription meds you can take to relieve those nasty
symptoms. There are many on the market and they basi-
cally all have the same warnings and side effects. I am
not going to suggest any that is better than the other, you
must talk to your personal doc and he will help figure out
which one works best for you. There are several catego-
ries of meds to choose from, Oral Antihistamines (taken
by mouth), Nasal Antihistamines, Decongestants (oral
and nasal), Nasal Sprays nonsteroid types and Nasal
Sprays steroid types. Like mentioned above, they all
work well, however, most all of them share one motorcy-
cle riding negative side effect, Drowsiness. Some parts
of the country and other parts of the world, do not share
the severity of seasonal allergens as we do here in the
Mid-West. However, that does not mean that you cannot
suffer from other types of allergies as mentioned above.
If you think you may be suffering from some type of aller-
gies, and then, by all means, see your personal doc. If he
can suggest or prescribe something that will make your
ride that much more enjoyable, who would not want that?
After a long cold winter, nice weather is finally here. Ride
safe, ride free, and please take care of the children.

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 BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
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 A gynecologist had become fed up with malpractice insur-
ance and HMO paperwork, and was burned out. Hoping to
try another career where skillful hands would be beneficial,
he decided to become a mechanic. He went to the local
technical college, signed up for evening classes, attended
diligently, and learned all he could.When the time of the prac-
tical exam approached, the gynecologist prepared carefully
for weeks, and completed the exam with tremendous skill.
When the results came back, he was surprised to find that he
had obtained a score of 150%. Fearing an error, he called
the Instructor, saying, “I don’t want to appear ungrateful for
such an outstanding result, but I wonder if there is an error
in the grade?” “The instructor said, “During the exam, you
took the engine apart perfectly, which was worth 50% of the
total mark. You put the engine back together again perfectly,
which is also worth 50% of the mark.” After a pause, the
instructor added, “I gave you an extra 50% because you did
it all through the muffler, which I’ve never seen done in my
entire career”.
A little old lady from Wisconsin had worked in and around
her family dairy farm since she was old enough to walk, with
hours of hard work and little compensation. When canned
Carnation Milk became available in grocery stores in ap-
proximately the 1940s, she read an advertisement offering
$5,000 for the best slogan. The producers wanted a rhyme
beginning with ‘Carnation Milk’ is best of all. She thought
to herself, I know all about milk and dairy farms, I can do
this! She sent in her entry, and several weeks later, a black
limo pulled up in front of her house. A man got out and said,
‘Carnation LOVED your entry so much, we are here to award
you $2,500. even though we will not be able to print it, it was
a purely genius marketing slogan”. “Carnation milk is best of
all, no tits to pull, no hay to haul, no buckets to wash, no shit
to pitch, just poke a hole in the little son-of-a-bitch.”
A 3-year-old boy examined his testicles while taking a bath.
‘Mom’, he asked, ‘Are these my brains?’ She quietly replied,
‘Not yet!’
Business Slogan of The Year:
If our service is not up to your standards - Please lower your
standards.
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A woman and a man are involved in a car accident on a
snowy, cold Monday morning; it’s a bad one. Both of their
cars are totally demolished, but amazingly neither of them is
hurt. God works in mysterious ways. After they crawl out of
their cars, the man is yelling about women drivers.
The woman says, ‘So, you’re a man. That’s interesting. I’m a
woman. Wow, just look at our cars! There’s nothing left, but
we’re unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should
be friends and live in peace for the rest of our days.’
Flattered, the man replies, ‘Oh yes, I agree completely, this
must be a sign from God! But you’re still at fault...women
shouldn’t be allowed to drive.’ The woman continues, ‘And
look at this, here’s another miracle. My car is completely
demolished but this bottle of wine didn’t break. Surely God
wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune.
She hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head
in agreement, opens it and drinks half the bottle and then
hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle,
puts the cap back on and hands it back to the man.
The man asks, ‘Aren’t you having any?’ The woman replies,
‘No. I think I’ll just wait for the police...’
Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition imposed
by unforeseen circumstances. While attending a Marriage
Weekend, my wife and I listened to the instructor declare, ‘It
is essential that husbands and wives know the things that
are important to each other..” He then addressed the men,
‘Can you name and describe your wife’s favorite flower?’
I leaned over, touched my wife gently, and whispered,
‘Gold Medal-All-Purpose, isn’t it?’ And thus began my life of
celibacy....
Two young boys; R.J. and M.B. walked into a pharmacy
one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the
checkout counter. Mr. Empson, the owner & Pharmacist,
asked the older boy, “Son, how old are you?” “Eight,” R.J.
proudly replied. Mr. Empson continued, “Do you know what
these are used for?” R.J. replied, “not exactly, but they
aren’t for me. They’re for him. He’s my brother, M.B., he’s
four. We saw on TV that if you use these you would be able
to swim and ride a bike. Right now, he can’t do either one.”
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June 4th
Bon Party USA - Hector, NY
BON Party USA in the Beautiful Finger Lakes region of
NY!! June 4-6 Add to your events NOW...you won’t want to
miss this party! Join us at BIG JOHNSON’S Sports Bar &
Restaurant, 5800 Rt. 414 in Hector,N.Y. 14841, Anyone and
Everyone is welcome for an entire weekend of Partying!
Friday night Meet and Greet; Saturday Bike run through the
scenic Finger Lakes area! Saturday night party with LIVE
music from the band DILF! Sunday, Hang out or head home!
Rustic Camping with Porta Potties and showers available.
Huge bar with a full menu, rear patio/pavillion for hundreds,
and fenced in area for bike games! Bike games including burn out pit,
bikini wash, slow ride, and other contests. Over 17 Wineries within
a 6mi. radius. 12 miles North of Watkins Glen with plenty of Bed
and Breakfasts and hotels. We have a list of local ones, just ask us!
Partying Rain or Shine, just NO PETS, WEAPONS, or ATTITUDES
PLEASE!! NO CHARGE for ANY BON Activites and FREE camping!
Add to your events today! See you all soon!!
June 4th - 6th
Thunder in Old Forge - Old Forge, NY
Sponsored by Central Adirondack Association, Hello from the
Official Bike Festival called Thunder In Old Forge. Located
in the Adirondacks, this event has quickly become one of
the favorites! This 3-day event will include Expo with many
different vendors, bike show, bike parade on Sunday, music
all weekend long throughout town, scavenger hunts, free tire
and battery checks, tattoo contest, guided and self-guided
rides, judging of bikes in 12 different categories, food specials
to include Chicken BBQ, Pig Roast, Clam Bake and more
great treats for you to experience throughout Old Forge and
the surrounding areas. Admission for the Expo is only $5.00
for the weekend. Come up for the weekend or take a ride
for a day! For more information call (315) 354-5532 or (315)
369-6777, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.
thunderinoldforge.com
June 4th - 6th
Harley Happenin - Gowanda, NY
Rte 62, Gowanda, NY 14070, Sponsor: Gowanda Harley
Davidson and Friends of the Hollywood Theater
Good Times, Good People, Good Bands, Three-day event
with a ride to benefit the Friends of Hollywood Theater.
Raising funds to restore this grand ole lady to original beauty
June 4th - 13th
Pennsylvania Rally On Th e River -
Northumberland, PA
The bars will be serving beer & soft drinks and there will be
plenty of excellent food. Test your riding skills in one of our
insane and wacky biker contest, or, if you dare, enter one
of our erotic adult contests. Each evening there will be live
music from local and headline bands and there will be plenty
of vendors for all sorts of biker clothing and accessories. Also
planned are tours to some very interesting places throughout
the Susquehanna Valley. For more information go to http://
www.parallyontheriver.com/.
June 5th
Ridin For a Reason - Fingerlakes Region, NY
Benefit run for Camp Good Days and Special Times
sponsored by the Conesus Lake Riders MC. $20 donation per bike
with sign ups from 10 till noon at the Rush NY Creekside Inn and at
Arkport Cycles in Arkport NY. Both groups will meet in Dansville NY
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at the Skybrook Campground for trophies, food and door prizes. After
that, Rockin for a Reason begins with three live bands including The
Trolls and Legacy. For more info call Camp Good Days at 585-624-
5555 or visit our website CLR-MC.com.
June 5th
Here Comes the Sun Bike Poker Run - Walden,
NY Eastside Bar and Grill, 624 Rt 52, Walden, NY 845-787-4160,
Live Music/TBA, IN A CRISES? CALL SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-
273-TALK, Hudson Valley Chapter -American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP) serving six counties; Dutchess, Ulster, Orange,
Sullivan, Putnam and Rockland. JOIN BIKERS PROMOTE SUICIDE
AWARENESS AND END THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL
HEALTH SO MORE PEOPLE WILL SEEK HELP, Registration: 8:30-
10:30AM - 10:30AM Kickstands Up!, Great 2HR Bike Run - Return
to East Side Bar & Grill., $25 per rider & $40 couple includes: Kick
off Breakfast, Lunch, Live Music, trophies, raffles., Pre-Register
and receive $5.00 raffle tix. FREE T-SHIRTS TO THE 1ST 50
REGISTERED!
June 5th
VCMC Brothers Lost Run (Memorial Run) (VCMR)
- Vestal Center, NY
At the Redmens Club, VCMC, http://vcmc1.org/index.html,
This will be the 17th annual Memorial Run. We put on a pretty
good run with a good party at the end! Ride leaves at 11AM
SHARP! Ride goes around the horn with a few thirty minute
stops at water’n holes and back to the Redmens. All proceeds
go to help charities and local people in need. Rain or Shine
event! We have had upwards of 300 bikes on this run in the
later years and as few as 10 or 20 on the rainy years(usually
us diehards...lol). Come on out and join us!
June 5th
Benefit for “Little Tim” - Highland, NY
Brown’s Bar & Grill, 654 RT.44-55, Highland, NY 12528,
Telephone: 845-389-1558, Sponsor: WOODSTOCK JOE,
woodstockjoe@aol.com, We will have a pig roast, BBQ,
Uncle Willy as MC, Live Music by Huy Geady & Freak
Accident plus a live acoustic performance from Charlie
Sabin of Attention Deficit Society http://www.myspace.com/
officialattentiondeficitsociety..Free draft beer while it lasts
(also a full bar inside), Raffles, Door Prices !! $20.00 Donation
is requested
June 5th
2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes - Lock , NY
The Cobblestone Inn, Rt. 38, Lock, NY, FREE, 11:00 am
SHARP, Rain or Shine, Food Afterwards
June 5th
Annual Motorcycle Run - Syracuse, NY
1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY, The ABATE of Onondaga 10th
Annual Motorcycle Run will be held on June 5, 2010 at the
Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY) Registration beginning
at 11am until Noon. Entry fee of $10/Person, there will be a
Ride with 5 Stops. Open to the public!!, http://www.abateny.
org, 315-254-7093,315-455-1073,315-849-5410
June 5th
Tattoo & Bike Expo - Poughkeepsie, NY
Show Time: 5:00 pm, Ticket Price: $7 adv, $10 dos, Tattoo
& Bike Expo featuring Planet New York Tattoo / Ink Scription
/ Iripride / Music Guests: Kid Jerusalem & Last Chan, The
Chance, http://www.TheChanceTheater.com,
Venue Contact Phone: 845-471-1966
June 6th
Motorcycle Fun Run - Amherst, NY
Transit Town Plaza Rt 5&78, Amherst, NY, Sponsor: Don
Geogers, Multi club event for Roswell
June 7th - 12th
Americade - Lake George , NY
Sponsored by AMA, Registration is at the Holiday Inn in
Lake George but activities will take place at various locations
around the Lake George Area. Registration begins at 11:00
am on June 1st. Events include guided and unguided rides,
poker runs, scavenger hunt, tradeshow, bike shows, vendors,
Entertainment, and more. For more information call (518) 798-7888, or
go to http://www.tourexpo.com
June 10th- 13th
HOGROCK River Rally - Cave In Rock , IL
Host HogRock, Inc, Event Type Motorcycle Rally, Event
Description Three days and nights of non-stop FUN! Three
Stages with bands, WILD contests, and various other
Entertainment. Located in southern Illinois on the Ohio River,
next to the Shawnee National Forest. Camping, showers,
vendors, helicopter rides, field events, poker run and more!
Don’t Miss the HOTTEST Little party in the Midwest! 866-464-
7625 Event URL HTTP://www.hogrock.com
June 11th - 13th
The Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet -
Rhinebeck , NY 3 big days of Antique Motorcycles, Parts, and
Collectibles!!! Dutchess County Fairgrounds... ALL MAKES
WELCOME. http://www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com
June 11th - 13th
Blackthorne’s Annual Motorcycle Spring Run
- East Durham, NY Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road, East
Durham, NY 12423, (518) 634-2541
Sponsor: The Handel family, http://catskillmountainthunder.
com/, royhandelwithcmt@yahoo.com Description: June 11-13, 2010
Blackthorne Resort’s Annual Motorcycle Spring Run Tour and Getaway
Weekend Some of the most beautiful and scenic riding upstate NY has
to offer. Take your pick—twisties through the mountains to
a 5-state view, or flat-land highway riding—it’s all here.
Great food, great booze, and plenty of both all weekend!
The ever-popular band Shovelhead returns again this year.
Blackthorne Resort is the biker owned and operated home of
the legendary Catskill Mountain Thunder, celebrating it’s 13th
anniversary this September. Join us for the best riding and
partying weekend of the early season! All brands and types
of bikes are welcome! For more info contact: Roy Handel
royhandelwithcmt@yahoo.com 348 Sunside Road East
Durham, NY 12423 (518) 634-2541
June 11th - 13th
Redwood Run - Piercy , CA
Motorcycle Rally, Event Description One of the only true old
school biker rallies left on the West Coast, the Redwood Run
Motorcycle Rally is a 2-day party with lots of great music,
biker games and a wet t-shirt contest. On-site camping,
vendors, food & beer make it so you never have to leave
the Redwood Run Rally site until its time to go home. Be
sure to read my blog for a lot more information and where
to find CycleFish (Me & Laura) at the event. HTTP://www.
redwoodrun.com
June 12th
Poker Run for Homeless Veterans -
Stillwater, NY American Legion Post 490, Lake Street, Stillwater NY,
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 Stillwater American Legion Riders, Post 490
will be holding their 3rd Annual Poker Run for Saratoga
County Vererans Home., Registration Starts @ 8am-10am
at Post 490., Riders $15, Pass $10 FREE event pin with
Preregistrations., Deadline is May 29th., This includes, pig roast,
prizes, 50/50’s, raffles and more. , Every year it gets bigger
and better. http://www.bikerdatabase.com, fishej4@rpi.edu, Sueecyd@
aol.com, CONTACT: Jammie, Carole or Sue
PHONE: 518-541-2524 - Jamie, 518-541-2324 – Carole
June 12th
Victor’s 3rd Annual Motorcycle/Tattoo Show
- Hawthorne, NY
FIH Productions in Association with: Victor’s, 500 Commerce
St., Hawthorne. NY, 914-769-1817
Presents the Third Annual Motorcycle/Tattoo show!, There will
be custom bikes, tattoo artists, leather, motorcycle appareal &
sunglass vendors on hand alll day. Tattoo contest with trophys
to be awarded !!! Shot girls, hot rods inc, & the hot rod girls
also will be there!, $10 adv. $15 day of show, contact: FIH
Productions @ 914-403-1264, or email Keith Michaels @
bambamf1h1@aol.com, For more info and vendor space!!!,
http://www.thesundownband.net
June 13th
Crack Shot Run - Canandaigua, NY
The ABATE Ontario County 2nd Annual Crack Shot Run will
be held on June 13, 2010 at the Don’s Inn in Canandaigua,
New York (NY) Registration beginning at 10am until Noon.,
Entry fee of $10/Person. All are welcome. There will be a
Scenic Ride through the Finger Lakes as well as Paintball
Target Shoot, Food and Drinks, Prizes, and more., http://www.
abatenyontario.20m.com
June 13th
Rolling Thunder, Salute to Veterans Ride &
Expo - New Windsor, NY
Rolling Thunder, Inc. NY 3, Presents their 11th Annual Salute
to Veterans Ride & Expo Sunday, June 13th 2010., 8:30 AM
to 5:00 PM 2nd Aviation Hangar, Stewart Airport Rt. 207, New
Windsor, NY. Registration for ride from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
Ride Donation: $20.00 per rider, $10.00 per passenger. 60
mile ride to Highalnd Falls, NY for a wreath-laying ceremony,
then back to the Hanger for food, entertainment, military
vehicle display, vendors, door prizes, and raffles. Ride will
be police-escorted. Traffic controlled by Blue Knights XIV.
Persons not participating in the ride may enjoy free admission
to the Hangar, displays, and entertainment (food and drink
available for purchase). Help us help our local Veterans and
Soliders! For more information, Contact, John Keller 845-597-2649,
Ron Orts 845-691-5237
June 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE -
Get your ads in for next months issue by today.
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June 19th
OCC Summer Showdown Bike Show and Charity Motorcycle Poker
Run - Newburgh, NY Event hours are 10am-5pm.
OCC Showroom and Retail Store 14 Crossroads Court
Newburgh, NY 12550 These events are free and open to the public and
will feature a bike show or car show, charity poker run or charity
June 19th
CMA MC Benefit for Prodigal House - Massapequa, NY
Marine Corp Building, 99 Iwo Jima Blvd. , Massapequa, NY 11758
Sponsor: CMA - $10.00 Donation All proceeds will go to Prodigal House
When… Saturday June 19th Time… 4 pm till 8 pm Where… The Marine
Corp Building 99 Iwo Jima Blvd. Massapequa, NY. 11758 Free Food,
Beverages, Door Prizes DJ`s LJ & Ted Live Music by The Paul Paoli
Band Prodigal House is a safe haven for troubled and at-risk youths.
Programs are designed to intervene in the children`s lives before
dysfunctional behavior becomes a habitual lifestyle. Prodigal House is
located at 321 Terryville Rd. Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 Rain or
Shine!
June 20th
Passport Ride - Painted Post, NY
300 Town Center Rd, Painted Post, NY
The Passport Ride will be held on June 20, 2010 at the American Twin
Harley Davidson in Painted Post, New York (NY) There will be a Ride
to accumulate miles - the more miles you get it heightens your chances
of winning prizes!! http://www.americantwinhd.com ,PHONE: 607-937-
8351 ,FAX: 607-936-4134
June 25th-26th
Thousand Islands River Run Bike Rally - Alexandria Bay, NY
Bike Builders TBA, Motorcycle Stunt Group-”The Vertical Outlaws” Live
Music Fest, Rob’s Dyno Service from Mass., Ma and Pa Custom Bike
Show, Tattoo Contests, Burn Out Contest, VENDORS!!! And Much
More!!! Check out our website!,http://www.tiriverrun.vpweb.com ,,Mary
Compeau,315-482-4105
36 Thunder Roads New York June 2010
June 25th-27th
Harley Rendezvous Classic Motorcycle Rally - Pattersonville, NY
Indian Lookout Country Club, Harley Rendezvous,1142 Batter,
Street,Pattersonville, NY 12137,
http://www.harleyrendezvous.com for Rendezvous info, Phone: 518-
864-5659, Email: office@harleyrendezvous.com
June 26th
New Hampton Fire Department 2nd Annual Poker Run - New
Hampton, NY New Hampton Fire Department 2nd Annual Poker
Run on June 26th will meet at the Firehouse at 5024 Route 17M in
New Hampton, NY. Registration is at 9am with coffee and donuts.
Kickstands up at 10am. $20 to ride/$25 with passenger. The ride is
about 60 miles ending at the firehouse for Lunch, Cash Prize for best
poker hand and lots of Prizes from local sponsors! (raindate is June
27th), Contact: tboroden@yahoo.com,, www.newhamptonfd.com
June 26th
Fallen Patriot and 1st Responder Charity Ride - Niagara Falls, NY
Fallen Patriot and 1st Responder Charity Ride, 2nd annual Ride - Kick
stands up 11am June 26. Party June 25 place to be announced check
website for details TBA, , Carmen Toromino, 716-444-2810
June 26th
Helmet Protest Run - Syracuse, NY
1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY, The ABATE of Onondaga 10th Annual
Helmet Protest Run will be held on July 3, 2010 at the Loop Grill in
Syracuse, New York (NY) Kickstands up at 1pm. There will be Food
and Drinks, Prizes, Fun, and much more for everyone to enjoy. Open
to the public., http://www.abateny.org , 315-254-7093,315-455-1073,
315-849-5410
JULY
July 8th-10th
New York State H.O.G. Rally - Syracuse, NY
Registration and host hotel will be at the Holiday Inn Electronics
Parkway. Registration begins at 8:00 am on July 8th. The event will
include bike games, bike shows, rides, music, food, and more. The
rally is open to all H.O.G. members. Pre-registration is May 20th. For
more information go to http://www.nystatehogrally.com
July 8th-11th
Women in the Wind Festival - Hudson Valley, NY
Women in the Wind presents: A Motorcycling Excursion & Festival in
Hudson Valley, NY
4 Days of Peace, love & WITW, Chapter Sponsers:Black Rose, Long
Island. NJ Renegades
July 10th
Buffalo Niagara Thunder Blues-Bike Fest - N. Tonawanda, NY
Carmen’s Productions Inc. , Gratwick Park-River Rd, N. Tonawanda,
NY 14120
716 444 2810, info@WNYShows.com: Blues & Motorcycle
Festival-20,000 Bikes-7 Bands-Burlesque Show-Celebrity Bartenders-
Custom show/contest-Bikini contest-featuring Raw Iron Choppers-
vendor spaces start @ $100.00
July 10th
Avoca-Howard Amateur Hillclimb - Avoca, NY
Exit 1, Route 390 Avoca, New York , 2010 NYS Largest Amateur
Hillclimb , Featuring Bikes, ATVs, and Sleds. ,
http://XtremeHillclimb.com, blackrockspeedway@yahoo.com , Contact
Dean Hoag, 607-382-8613
July 10th
ABATE of Chautauqua’s Memorial Run & BBQ - Dunkirk NY
ABATE of Chautauqua’s Memorial Run & Chicken BBQ at the Moose
to be held at Moose Lodge 89, 296 Lake Shore Dr W, Dunkirk NY on
Saturday, July 10, 2010 beginning at 11am, Motorcycle run leaves at
noon, BBQ served at 6, Music 7-11pm by the Bar King Spiders. Cost
is $20 per person. For tickets call Mark at 716-366-5455 or John at
716-366-0360 or email jmjmark@yahoo.com for more info. http://www.
chautabate.org/
July 11th
Second Annual Russel Timoshenko Motocycle Run - Staten
Island, NY Midland Beach Parking Lot # 5, Staten Island, NY 10306, ,
718-344-5577, Sponsor: FOPLODGE714
http://www.foplodge714.com , E-mail: foplodge714@aol.com , On
Father Capodanno Blvd & Lincoln ave.Registration starts 9:00AM
Kickstands up at 11:30AM with pinic to follow.
July 11th
AMA Pro Hillclimb Tour - Avoca, NY
Exit 1, Route 390 Avoca, New York , 2010 NYS Largest Amateur
Hillclimb , Featuring Bikes, ATVs, and Sleds. ,
http://XtremeHillclimb.com, blackrockspeedway@yahoo.com , Contact
Dean Hoag, 607-382-8613
July 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE - Get your ads in for next months issue by
today. Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com 646-929-4744
July 17th
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride -
Owego, NYSponsored by VVA 377, VVA 704, VVA 480 and Chapter
17 Blue Knights, The ride begins at Marvin Park on Main Street in
Owego. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride leaves at 10:00
am. The 98 mile police escorted ride will follow Route 38 and will make
stops in Groton and Montezuma. the ride ends in Fair Haven with
food. The ride is free, but you will have to buy your own food. For more
information call (607) 898-3507, (607) 229-8153),
July 17th
Rock and Roar - North Hornell, NY
7580 Seneca Rd, North Hornell, NY, Making a Difference in Peoples
Lives is what this day is about, please help us continue the tradition.
100 Mile Ride into Pa, Great Food, Great Live Bands., http://www.
rockandroar.com, http://www.arkporthog.com , fran14843@yahoo.
com, Contact: Fran “Poncho” Gallicchio 607-324-7134
July 17th
Easy Street Cycle Center’s 1st Anniversary - Walden, NY
Eastside Bar and Grill , 624 RT 52, Walden, NY 12586, 845-787-
4160, eastsidebarandgrill@ymail.com
Benefit For The Organ Donors Association
July 18th
Ride for Kids – Deerfield, NY
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept.
5476 Trenton Rd., Deerfield, NY 13502,
http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/ut Ride for Kids® The
Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain
Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause of and cure for childhood
brain tumors. Come join thousands of your motorcyclist friends at
events around the country to make a difference in children’s lives! this
Ride is from Utica NY to Old Forge NY through the Adirondack Mtns.
w/ Police & Fire Escort! Sign In 8am - 945am Ride rolls off @ 10am
SHARP
July 23rd-25th
3rd Annual summer bash aka SICISTOCK - Long Island , NY
DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A FURTHER DATE.
July 24th
SpokerRide - Sackets Harbor, NY
The 8th Annual SpokerRide will be held on July 24, 2010 in Sackets
Harbor, New York (NY) Beginning at 9am. This event is still in the
Planning Stages check back in for additional details, they will be
posted as they come available., http://spokerride.com, poker@
freewood.net, 315-783-6258
July 24th
2nd Annual CHOW Run to STOP Hunger - Hillcrest, NY
363 West Service Road, Hillcrest, NY 13745, We are making another
Poker Run to collect food and funds for the warehouse again this year.
Those that road last year, we hope to see you again this year and
thank you for your support. I am looking at a route change to keep this
event fresh. Please check back later. God Bless.
July 24th
Most wanted mc present ride for Autism – Wappingers Falls
Ranting and raving leathers , Most Wanted MC will be holding the
Second annual ride for autism on Saturday July 24th. Sign up is at
rantingand raving leathers between 9-11 am Then a escorted 70 mile
ride through the beautiful Hudson valley, back to ranting and raving for
food, music, vendors, bands and sideshow acts. all profits go to ...local
based Autism Charity 20.00 per person or 30.00 dollars per couple
come out and have a great time
July 25th
Wurtsboro H.O.G.’s 16th Annual Poker Run - Wurtsboro, NY
Sponsored by Wurtsboro H.O.G., The ride begins at O’Tooles Harley
Davidson, 4 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. Registration is from 9:00 am
to 11:30 am. The fee is $20.00 for each person. The ride ends with
music, a pig roast, buffet, bike games, a bike show, vendors, a raffle
for a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King and more. The poker run will
benefit St. Judes Childrens Hospital. For more information call (845)
386-4681, or go to:: http://www.wurtsborohog.com
July 30th-Aug 1st
Thunder at the Hartland - Gasport, NY 2383 Hartland Rd, Gasport,
NY, The 2nd Annual Thunder at the Hartland Bike Rally, July 30th -
Aug 1 2010 Live Music, VENDORS, Bike Games, Wet T Contest and
more. Free Primitive camping., MUST BE OVER 21 No COLORS,
NO WEAPONS, NO FIRE WORKS, NO PETS. NO ATTITUDES, NO
GOLF CARTS, NO 4 WHEELERS, http://www.niagarahartlandrv.com ,
camp@niagarahartlandrv.com, 716-795-3812 - Jim or Joyce
716-795-3812 – Carlton, 800-571-4829
Get YOUR event listed here... enter your
events online: www.thunderroads-NY.com ...
It’s FREE !!!
www.thunderroads-NY.com
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