Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads Well, another summer has come & gone – can’t
1920 Centerville Turnpike, believe how the year is flying by! Hope you all have
Suite 117-270
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WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORS
Kelly Werrell, Linda Barboza, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local
& overseas correspondent), Carol Handy, John Handy, Ricky
Derby, , Beth Albert, Dave Sutton, Cindy Mease, Matt Allan,
Randy Kidder, Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Peg Leg Joe ,
“Little Debbie” Burnett, Brian Barboza, Curtis Matthews.
Special Thanks to “Rod The Magnificent”
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enjoyed a little fun in the sun whether it was getting
to some of the incredible events around the region,
vacations, great rides or just chillin…life is way too
short & as it seems to pass more quickly as you
get older, you should enjoy each day to it’s fullest –
Carpe Diem (Seize the day)! We’d like to thank you
all (readers & advertisers) for the awesome support
you’ve given our magazine. From what we’ve heard,
you all have made this the #1 Free Biker Magazine
of it’s kind in the Mid-Atlantic. We definitely wouldn’t
be here without you that’s for sure. From the bottom
of our hearts….Many, Many thanks – our love to all
of you!
As the fall weather starts to roll in, this is when
I really love to hit the road. I do enjoy the warm
summer sun, but there’s nothing like a beautiful
fall day, temps in the 60’s/low 70s, cool breeze
on my face as I’m cruising down the road…that
is the absolute best! You may have realized this
also & I’ve mentioned it before that there are many
more bikes on the road nowadays with a record #
of motorcycles hittin the streets than ever before.
Please be safe out there & watch out for our newer
riders who are trying to get their sea legs..I mean
road legs, as they are new to the biking community.
The other day I was cruising down the road in a 45
mph zone & this guy, who’d just bought a new bike &
was new to riding (found this out at a stop light) was
going 35…being cautious. I down shifted & rolled
with him for several miles til it was time for me to turn
off & he said thanks for riding with him. It made him
feel more comfortable out there. So, if you happen
to run into someone new to the open road, if you
can, ride a little ways with them – it will help to build
a safer, more confident group of new riders.
Please don’t forget to send in any pictures that
you’d like to share with us from wherever you may
roam. We love having them for our Hot Shots too. If
there’s anything that we can do for you, please let us
know. This is YOUR magazine so give us a holler!
To all our friends & fellow riders, we hope you all
have a great month, ride safe out there & be good to
each other. We’ll
see you next time
around!
Kelly
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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READERS RIDES
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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THE JOKER’S WILD
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NATIONAL BIKER NEWS 26
HOT SHOTS 16
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2006
SEPTEMBER
Sept 1st – 3rd Outer Banks Bike Show – Grandy, NC
Three Day
Ride-In Bike Show on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with
live bands, great food, contest, games, vendors, poker run.
All benefits Victory Junction Gang Camp. Sponsor: Barry’s
Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, Sport Center
Contact: Barry Nelms, Owner Phone: 866-453-2261, 252-
453-2261 Fax: 252-453-4153
Sept 1st – 3rd EAST COAST TRIKE IN – Morgantown,
NC Labor Day weekend-Morganton,NC @ the Burke
Co. fairgrounds-Poker Run-Trike Games-Vendors-
Food-Big Wheel Races-Trike Show-Info contact Jim
Annon bigbone2@bellsouth.net 704-865-6223 or Mike
Tollison ktownmt@aol.com 704-938-8657Website:
outerbanksbikeshow.com
Sept 1st – 4th Four Corners Rally in the Rockies – SW
Colorado A national event in SW Colorado attended by
thousands of bikers. If you ever wished to ride Colorado this
is the place to come. Concerts, rides, parties, everything a
biker could wish for. www.rallyintherockies.com info@rallyint
herockies.com 888-901-7701
Sept 1st – 4th Riders In The Country Labor Day Rally -
Randleman NC Concerts, Vendors, Poker Run, Bike Show,
& more. For more info visit www.chopperroadshows.com
Sept 2nd 1st Annual Phone Cards For The Troops Ride
Presented by NDET. Sponsored by Big Daddy Leather.
Ride leaves Big Daddy Leather at 6PM. Come enjoy a short
evening ride through Caroline County. Registration fee is a
$15.00 or more phone card. 50/50 Raffle at the end of the
ride. Call 540-899-0048/ or email events@bigdaddyleather.com.
Sept 2nd Raleigh Rumble Vintage Bike Show – Raleigh,
NC The North Carolina chapter of Ton-Up, Brit Iron Rebels
and the Incriminators scooter club would like to extend this
invitation to join us and several other vintage motorcycle
enthusiasts from around the country to the 2nd Annual Mods
vs. Rockers, Raleigh Rumble Bike Show. Here’s the basic
information: Event Name: Raleigh Rumble Vintage Bike
Show. When: September 2nd, 2005 4:00PM-. Where: King’s
- 424 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Sponsors: TonUp-
NC, Brit Iron Rebels & The Inriminators. The show is located
in a lovely area of downtown with plenty of room across
from King’s Barcade and Poole’s Diner. The show is free to
the public with ample space for foot traffic. There will be a
nominal charge for show bikes and a modest fee for vendor
space at the swap meet. All proceeds of the event will be
given to Triangle Area Chapter of the Red Cross. Sponsor:
TonUp-NC, Brit Iron Rebels & The Inriminators; Contact:
Chad B Website: www.raleighrumble.com
Sept 2nd & 3rd 5th Annual “Run For Ronald” Toy Run
– Roanoke, VA To benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
Sponsored by local C.M.A. chapter. Starting at the Roanoke
Civic Center & ending at the Salem Avalanche ballpark
for music & raffle prizes. Pizza from one of the local pizza
shops, every rider gets a discount ticket for the last home
game and a chance to win the last Harley-Davidson give-
away. On Sunday, we’ll meet at the “C.M.A. Chapel” at the
Roanoke Civic Center for a short service and “Blessing of
the Bikes” and go for a short ride, ending up for lunch around
noon, after which the out-of-state riders can start heading
home. As always, 100% of the proceeds and toys goes to
Ronald McDonald House. Last year, we had 150 bikes from
5 states and we’re hoping for more this time. In 2005, we
raised $2500 which the Roanoke House sent along with the
toys, to the New Orleans Ronald McDonald House. Our
sponsor hotel has been Rodeway Inn, right near the Civic
Center & they will continue again this year- half-off rooms and
free breakfast. For more info please call Gary Hunt (540)
342-2083 or e-mail turtle-guy@att.net. More info to follow in
next month’s issue.
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Sept 2nd – 3rd Outer Banks Harley-Davidson Bike
Show - Route 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC Bike
Show, Battle of the Bands, Swap Meet, Poker Run-Straight
Flush Hand- Wins a Harley! Bikini Contest, Vendors-
CASH AWARDS!!!! Contact: Ally 757-397-5550 marketing
@harleybay.com
Sept 2nd – 11th TORCHES ACROSS AMERICA 9/11
MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE – Oceanside, CA to
Shanksville, PA Is a coast to coast ride starting at Kennedy’s
Custom Cycle in Oceanside, California on Sep 2nd and will
go to Ground Zero, New York City on Sep 9th, Washington,
DC on Sep 10th and Shanksville, PA on Sep 11th. You can
ride the whole trip, just through your state, or a few miles
when it comes in your area. Visit their web site for all the
details at torchesacrossamerica.com or send e-mail to Gary
Covert at garycovert1@yahoo.com
Sept 6th – 10th
4TH ANNUAL KILLINGTON CLASSIC – Killington, VT
•The Welcome to Killington Party w/ World Renown Hypnotist
Tommy Vee
•A Caribbean Fiesta Party with Cuban Roast Pork
•The Grand Parade To Rutland w/ A Taste of Rutland and
Entertainment by BeatleMania Now
•Closing Concert on the Mountain with Blue Jay Wave Band,
plus the Fireworks Finale
as well as Professionally Guided Tours, the Mountainside
Bike Show & Rodeo, & Entertainment Galore in both
Killington & Rutland plus The Vendor Marketplace where you
can find accessories for all of your motorcycle needs. For
your FREE Brochure, call toll free 877. 245.3976 For more
info visit www.kevmarv.com
Sept 7th – 10th Emerald Isle Bike Rally – NC
Outdoor concert with blues band Josh Preslar, pig pickin,
ride in bike show, 50/50, vendors. Contact Joe 919-851-3396,
joematthews52@yahoo.com or visit www.emeraldislebikerally.com
Sept 8th – 10th Cherokee Survivors Fall Rally – Cherokee,
NC Fall Motorcycle Rally & Concert. Swap Meet, Bike
Games, Wet T’Shirt Contest, Bike Show. Contact: Susan,
Phone: .865-977-5858, Website: www.cherokeerally.com
Sept 9th Custom Car & Bike Show - Atlantic City,
NJ Presented by Funk Master Flex featuring MTV’s
Pimp My Ride, over 50K in cash prizes and much more!
www.funkmasterflex.com or 212-653-0017
Sept 9th American Diabetes Ride to Live BAD Ride
(Bikers Against Diabetes) – Portsmouth, VA Starts at
Bayside Harley-Davidson, I-264 Exit 5/Portsmouth, VA ends
at Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson, Hwy 158/ 2 miles N. of Wright
Memorial Bridge, Outer Banks, NC Contact: 1-888-diabetes x
3281 www.diabetes.org
Sept 9th The RE/MAX Premier Rock-n-Ride – Fairfax, VA
A non-profit fundraising event benefiting the Children’s Miracle
Network (CMN), and is dedicated to helping ensure the health
and welfare of children with life-threatening illnesses. Fairfax
County Police Department Fair Oaks Substation at 12300 Lee
Jackson Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033. SCHEDULE: 8:00 am Ride
on-site registration starts. 9:00 am Ride starts. 12:00 pm
Party & Police Dept. open house start. 12:30 pm Ride joins
party. 3:00 pm Party & open house end
Sept 9th HD of Washington 9/11 Event Open
House & Bike Show – Fort Washington, MD
www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 or (888) HDFEVER
September 9 “Fall Festival” – Colonial HD – Prince
George, VA Celebrate fall with games, music, food, silent
auction, and more! Entertainment provided by “54 Steps”. 11:
00pm-3:00pm
Sept 9th 4th Annual Southwest District #67 Fraternal Order
of Police Poker Run/Bike Show – Tazewell, VA Tazewell
Moose Lodge, across from Sonic Drive In; Tazewell, VA.
Poker Run Registration begins at 9 am, departure at 12
noon (travel as a group). Bike Show registration is from 9
am til 11 am. $10 registration fee -Sponsored by Iron Titans
MC (www.irontitans.com). Proceeds will go to support the
“Shop-With-A-Cop” program. Poker Hands $10 for individual
or $15 for couples. Unlimited additional hands for $5 each.
Vendors welcome. Call for details. Prizes $500 & plaque for
best hand. $20 & plaque for worst hand. 50/50 raffle drawing,
Donated door prizes & silent auction. Plaque for oldest
rider, youngest rider, oldest bike (rode in poker run; present
DMV registration), farthest distance traveled (on motorcycle
for poker run; check your mileage!!!) Trophy for best in
show/peoples choice. Free food & soft drinks provided after
the run, sponsored by the Tazewell Moose Lodge & Fraternal
Order of Police Lodge #67. ABC on premises for purchase.
Live Band scheduled. ALL BIKES WELCOME!!! For more
info contact Bill Stump (276) 979-1939 (office), (804) 221-
3016 (cell), (276) 988-7131 (fax)
Sept 9th & 10th 1st ANNUAL AMDRAGS SUMMER
NATIONALS - Mechanicsville, MD Maryland International
Raceway. Gates open 9:00 AM. $20 per day, $35 for both
days. $5 discount HOG members or Military with valid ID.
AIMSA Sunday Bike Show Sponsored by American Iron
Magazine. All brands swap meet both days. Professional
and Sportsman Harley Drag Racing. Qualifying Saturday
- Eliminations Sunday. TARS Drag Racing Seminar
Saturday. Fun Runs For Street Bikes – “Show US What Ya
GOT!”**requires appropriate safety gear. Event Covered by
American Iron Magazine. All show bikes are eligible for a
feature in American Iron Magazine. www.mirdrag.com. Swap
Meet and Midway Vendors welcome. Contact Terry O’Brien
203-425-8777 for details: terryo@amdrags.com. Directions
and information 301 884 RACE. www.mirdrag.com.
www.amdrags.com. Join the staff of American Iron Magazine
and AMDRAGS for a fun weekend of Harley racing, show
bikes and an all brands swap meet at Maryland International
Raceway Sept. 9 & 10, 2006. AMDRAGS offers serious
race action. TARS conducts seminars in motorcycle drag
racing, AIMSA’s Custom and Classic Bike Show, PLUS a
swap meet, and check out our vendors. All for one admission
price. www.amdrags.com. (203) 425-8777. We look forward
to seeing you at Budds Creek. American Iron Magazine &
AMDRAGS staff.
Sept 10th Illusions Motorcycle Club’s 2nd Annual
Shriner’s/Grady Simmons Poker Run – Yorktown,
VA The ride begins & ends at the Cactus, 6401 George
Washington Hwy, Yorktown (Across from Hampton Roads
Harley-Davidson). 1st bike out 11 am, last bike in at 3 pm.
Live entertainment, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds
will go to the Khedive Temple Shriners to support their local
charitable work.
Sept 10th BIKE SHOW – Fredericksburg, VA Sponsored by
Moose on Bikes, (MOB) Fredericksburg Lodge 1655. 11:00
am to 4:00 pm, Food, Music, door prizes, $5.00 admission,
$5 entry fee. Proceeds to benefit Chancellor Fire and Rescue
and Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Dept. Waugh Enterprises will be on
site with the ‘07 models, also Whiskey Bent, Scooter Works
and others. Leather vendors, tattoo artist and more. Location:
11917 Cherry Rd, Fredericksburg, off Route 3 behind the Boy
Scouts Bldg, next door to the AMF Bowling Center. For more
info contact: Tad Bliss at 540-898-4246 or foghorn058Aol.com
Sept 10th NC Fun Ride for Wegener’s – Graham, NC Meet
at The Roadhouse on Hwy 54 in Graham, NC. Registration
starts at noon, ride leaves at 1pm. www.ncfunride.info
Sept 10th Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA Off Rt 10-
Contact Paul Williams (757) 357-0202. www.bikerenews.com
– NO RAIN DATE
Sept 10th Hooters of Chesterfield Annual Bike Show
– Chesterfield, VA 1211 Huguenot Rd, Chesterfield, VA
804-224-9106
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Sept. 14th – 17th Delmarva Bike Week® - Ocean Downs
Racetrack, Ocean City, Md. Nearly 150,000 motorcyclist
will converge on Delmarva Bike Week® at Ocean Downs
Racetrack in Ocean City, Md., for four days of free music,
bike games, contests, thrill shows and socialization. Major
manufactures along with custom bike builders and 150 other
motorcycle product vendors will be at the official site. Now in
its sixth year, Delmarva Bike Week® is sponsored by Harley-
Davidson of Ocean City, Seaford and Rehoboth Beach as well
as Coors Light, The Grand Hotel, Tri Supply and Equipment,
Seacrets Niteclub and the Maryland Beachcomber and
DelmarvaNow.com. Delmarva Bike Week® is open 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Sunday. Admission is free. www.delmarvabikeweek.com
Sept 15th & 16th Rally in the Valley – Maggie Valley,
NC Presented by the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers
Association. Live entertainment, Bike Show & Games,
Vendors & much more! Check out our website at
www.chdda.com
Sept 16th POW/MIA Awareness Run to the National
D-Day Memorial – Bedford, VA Coordinated by Rolling
Thunder Inc. Va Chapt. 4 (Lynchburg, Va) with participation
by chapters from VA, NC & others. Rolling Thunder, Inc.
Chapters of Va & NC will present a POW/MIA Program at the
National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA. A procession will
depart Liberty High School at 11:45 am. The ceremony will
begin promptly at 1pm at the D-Day Memorial. Registration
for the event is $15 per vehicle. Pre-Register by Sept. 9th.
Registration at Liberty High School the day of the event
from 8am – 11:30 am (cash only). Proceeds will be divided
between the National D-Day Memorial Foundation & the
Salem VA Hospital patients. For more info email Kenneth
McGuire at Losscoz12458@verizon.net or call (434) 525-
0609, or email Chris Sugden at sp1r1twolf@verizon.net or
call (434) 546-0061 or check out our website at www.rollingth
underch4va.com.
Sept 16th
All American Harley-Davidson Demo Day – Hughesville,
MD (301) 274.5000 www.allamericanh-d.com
Sept 16th
Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride® -
Chattanooga, TN Begins in Chattanooga, TN and ends in
Waterloo, AL .Approx 90,000 bikers gather for this annual
event. Ride schedule, and event information available at
www.al-tn-trailoftears.org
Sept 16th
1st Annual Southside Virginia Bike Show – Crewe, VA
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Hooper Park in Crewe, Virginia.
Located on Hwy. 460, near Hwy. 360. Our location sponsors
are: Watt’s Towing of Burkeville, VA and ASX Motorcycle
Parts in Amelia, VA. Thanks to Rodney Watts and Lee Lowe
for their generosity and assistance in planning what we hope
will be a great event!
Sept 16th
Shenandoah HD Fall Open House - Staunton, VA
www.shenandoahhd.com (540) 213-7433
Sept 17th
Hooters of Roanoke, VA Fall Bike Show – Roanoke, VA
804-224-9106
Sept 17th Poker Run – Damon & Co, Gloucester, VA For the
best food, bikes, music & people…don’t miss it! 7104 George
Washington Memorial Hwy, Route 17 in Gloucester (804)
693-7218 see www.damonsbar.com for more details.
Sept 17th Charity Poker Run – Dumfries, VA Sponsored
by East Coast VA HOG to benefit Boys & Girls Club of
Dumfries. Registration begins 10am East Coast HD.
www.eastcoasthog.com
Sept 17th GWRRA Chapter “B” Va Beach Charity Dice
Run – Norfolk, VA Start At Honda Of Norfolk 6955 Tidewater
Dr Norfolk Va. Registration Start Time 0800. Registration
Fee:: $10 per person. Event Start Time: 1000. For more info
contact www.gwrravab.net. Motorcycles (All are welcome)
Charity DICE RUN SPONSORED BY GWRRA CHAPTER
B, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA HONDA OF NORFOLK, Dunlop
Tires and Motorcycle Stuff SUNDAY, SEP 17, 2006 RAIN
OR SHINE LOCATION: Honda Of Norfolk 6955 TIDEWATER
DRIVE, NORFOLK 757-857-0107 FIRST BIKE OUT: 10:
00 AM LAST BIKE OUT: 11.00 AM Prizes given out @ 1:
45 PORTION OF PROCEEDS GO TO ST. MARY S HOME
FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Ride Pins for the First 200
Registered, Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50, Food & Drinks
Included FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Dave & Pat Clark @
757-943-0543 OR WWW.GWRRAVAB.NET
Sept 17th Slades Park Race Days - Surry, VA Off Rt 10-
Contact: Paul Williams (757) 357-0202. www.bikerenews.com
– NO RAIN DATE
Sept 17th Fall Ride – Catlin Kustom Cycles, Colonial
Heights, VA Go to www.ckccustoms.com or call
(804) 526-2208 for details
Sept 20th New Rider Night - Coleman PowerSports
Woodbridge, VA store From 6-8pm. New riders are invited
to join us for a free, informational session about motorcycles,
minor maintenance tips, riding gear, safety equipment and
an intro to the local MSF classes. Contact Bradley Convis
(703)497-1500 X278 or e-mail bconvis@wherethepoweris.c
om to sign up.
Sept 21st – 23rd State HOG Rally - South
Carolina – Columbia, SC Check out our web site
www.scstatehogrally.com for the latest details. Registration is
open to H.O.G. members and their guests. The registration
deadline is August 3, 2006. Phone: (803) 749-3777
Sept 22nd
Bike Night at River City Diner
(4th Friday of every month March to October ). A new year, an
old favorite event by everyone …Polish up those bikes, polish
up those great bike stories, grab your old riding buddies and
join us at RIVER CITY DINER at The Shops at Bellgrade,
11430 West Huguenot Rd – 804-897-9518. You just can’t
find an easier way to donate money to a worthy cause. You
come, you eat dinner and River City Diner will donate 10% of
all cash register receipts during the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00
pm, the 4th Friday of every month from April to October.
September 22nd – 23rd 3rd Annual Fall Festival and
Country Music Showdown – Rockahock Campgrounds
– Lanexa, VA Featuring John Anderson, Cedar Creek,
The Marna Bales Band & Slack Family Band & more. See
our ad in this issue for more details or visit our website:
www.Rockahock.com. For reservation info call (804) 966-
8362, Vendor & Sponsor info call (804) 966-8362; email
campgroundsrock@aol.com
September 22nd – 24th AHDRA – Virginia Motorsports
Park – Petersburg, VA www.virginiamotorsportspk.com – for
details
Sept 22nd – 24th Chesapeake Cycle Mania – Chesapeake,
VA: CANCELLED
Sept 23rd Relay For Life – A Ride for the Cure Poker
Run – Virginia Beach, VA Proceeds benefit The American
Cancer Society. Registration 9:30am – 11:30am Fast Lane
Biker Gear & Accessories, 166 S. Rosemont Rd, Va Beach.
$10 Rider, $5 passenger. After Ride party @ Chevy’s corner
of Greenbrier Pkwy & Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA. For
more info call Randy @ Fast Lane (757) 340-4446
Sept 23rd Jr Edwards Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
- Culpeper, VA Culpeper ABATE is proud to announce
the return of our on Sept 23rd, sign up starts at 11:00 a.m.,
games to begin at 12:30. $10, partners chosen by luck of the
draw, double elimination. Trophies, raffle, 50/50. Concessions
sold on site. Please join us at: 8603 General Winder Rd.
(about 5 miles south of Culpeper off Rte 15) Rapidan, VA
22733. Proceeds to benefit Hospice of the Rapidan in honor
of Dave Groves. Call Sharon at 540-937-3924 with questions
Sept 23rd 1st Annual BGE Power Ride – Timonium, MD
Join BGE employees, family & friends at the 1st Annual
BGE Power Ride, a motorcycle ride fundraiser to benefit the
United Way of Central Maryland. This 60-mile ride begins
& ends at the Timonium Fairgrounds. The ride will cover
some of the most beautiful areas of Northern Baltimore
and Harford counties. After the ride, enjoy an afternoon
of music, good food, awards and prize drawings. On site
registration begins at 9 am. Ride begins at 11 am and
should take about an hour & a half. Register online at our
website www.BGEpowerride.org. If you register online, you
will receive a Power Ride T-shirt, patch and meal ticket. You
can also download a sponsor sheet so you can raise money
and earn great prizes. Please know that 100% of your
registration fee & contributions in support of Power Ride will
be donated to the United Way of Central Maryland. BGE has
kindly supported this ride with see money, which allows us to
contribute every penny we raise.
Sept 23rd 2nd Annual “End of the Summer Benefit Ride”
– Dillwyn, VA (Rain Date Sept 30) 9: AM Teresa’s Place
Restaurant, Buckingham County, Dillwyn VA. Contact
for more Information: Nancy Rush 434-286-6876 or Kay
Dunevant 434-983-3498. A Buckingham native at age 62,
Lewis Oliver is fighting colon cancer. The former Steel worker
and avid fox hunter, diagnosed in January 2006 is now to
receive his second combination treatment of chemotherapy
and radiation; in addition to recent colon surgery. Off-sets
financially are in need, due to the daily 60 mile ventures out
of town for treatment, prescriptions and day to day expenses
medical insurance does not cover. Extended family would like
to support Lewis in any way possible. This road is known to
be hard for anyone. Our hearts are lead to do all we can to
show our support and love. Please come out and ride with
us on September 23, 2006. We guarantee you will have a
great time, enjoy the ride and spend the afternoon beside
the James River at our “Pig Pickin” Barbeque located at our
destination “HorseShoe Flat Campgrounds”. The Public is
welcomed to attend – Donate for a Plate and enjoy. A Raffle
and prizes for the attending bikers will also take place at the
barbeque.
Sept 23rd Ray Price HD Bike Show - Raleigh NC
www.rayprice.com (919) 832-2261 (800) 39HARLEY
Sept 23rd All American Harley-Davidson Wide
Open House – Hughesville, MD (301) 274.5000
www.allamericanh-d.com Oct 28 Halloween Open House
Sept 24th
Desperado’s M.C. Poker Run – Portsmouth, VA
Proceeds to benefit Hope Haven. Rain or shine. Door
Prizes, Trophies, Raffles. Registration 9:30 – 11:30, $5.00
per person. Starts & ends at Boomerangs, 6045 High St.,
Portsmouth, VA. (757) 483-3300. Breakfast served from 9
– 11:00 for $3.00. Buffet & line music at the end. $5.00 at the
door if not registered. ALL MOTOR VEHICLES WELCOME.
Sept 24th Ride for Kids® - Baltimore/Wash – Columbia, MD
Ride for Kids® is a charity ride to help the Pediatric Brain
Tumor Foundation’s efforts to help the medical research
community find the cause and the cure of childhood brain
tumors. Visit the website www.ride4kids.org for more
information. Phone: 1-800-253-6530
Sept 28th – 30th York Open House – York, PA Cycle
Promotions USA Present The York Fall Rally during the
cont. page 12
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 9th Annual Vet Run 2006
Virginia Beach, VA
By Steve “Bull Dog” Johnson

8:00 Sunday morning and we are setting up the registration tables at Hampton Coliseum
Mall. There’s about 10 of us sweating in the early morning sun and heat. I am nervous about
the event, what if people don’t show because of the forecast (forecast was rain all day), what
if somebody gets hurt, what if we end up not raising any money at all?

9 AM, we are set up and ready for the bikers to show, Zak and Nathan from MAX-FM are
here…pretty cool guy. First few bikers show up, clouds are gathering, God I hope it doesn’t
rain.

10 AM, now we’re getting somewhere, got about 100 bikes here, registration is going
smoothly.

10:30, we are at 175 bikes now, not bad…looks like the clouds are moving out.

11:00, Hampton Police show up for escort duty…man I hope this goes smooth, everything
looks good.

11:30, the bikes are rolling out…over 200 bikes!! Now we have to break down and get to the
VA Hospital.

12:00, VA Hospital, wow everybody got here safe, the vets are out and they are HAPPY!!! The
band (Rock Solid) is jammin and Smokie’s has the food out…DELICIOUS!!!

1:00 PM, off to Hampton Elks Lodge…bid farewell to Zak and Nathan, they had a ball and
can’t wait to do it next year!!

1:30 PM, at Hampton Elks Lodge…setting up the party, the band is already jammin (Root 66),
the drinks are flowing and we are giving away door and raffle prizes. Everybody is having a
good time, gave away trophies for largest Motorcycle Club (Vietnam Vets MC) and largest Mo-
torcycle Association (Patriot Guard).

5:00 PM, what a day….I am exhausted but very happy. A hugely successful event and we get
to give our veterans over $5000 for their Morale and Recreation Fund at the VA Hospital! God I
am HAPPY and PROUD to be an AMERICAN!!!

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Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VA Poker
Run & Benefit for the VETSHOUSE, Inc.
July 16, 2006 – Virginia Beach, VA
Let’s hear it for the men & women who have served
our country proudly – the Veterans of our United
States Military. Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapt. 2 VA came
through again hosting another successful event which
raised $4500.00 for the VETSHOUSE, Inc. Over 350
attended the day’s event which included a Poker Run,
Giveaways, Door Prizes & Live Music contributed by
the RTB (Right Time For The Blues)Band. Sponsors
such as Boneshakers Saloon Social Club, with over
60 members in attendance, was the largest contribu-
tor, giving $1000.00 & Idaho Technology, Inc. gave over
$600 in event coins & t-shirts. There were many more
sponsors who were either a Poker Run stop and/or
contributed their support: Iron Core Custom Motor-
cycles, IKON Document Efficiency, DIVA Customs, Bay
Beach Protections, Fast Lane Biker Gear and Acces-
sories, Full Throttle of Virginia, VSA Resorts, Fat Boys
Bar & Grille, VETSHOUSE, Inc., & of course yours
truly…Thunder Roads. A huge “THANK YOU” goes
out to everyone involved in supporting this great char-
ity - VETSHOUSE, Inc. salutes you!

Presentation of check to VETSHOUSE, Inc.:

(left to right) Mike Ghiloni (Vice President), Willard
C. Smith (Executive Director of VETSHOUSE, Inc.,
Gordon C. Waite, (Chairman of the Board), Walt Troy
(President). Mike Ghiloni, Gordon C. Waite & Walt Troy
are members of Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VA
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1st Annual Poker Run & Family
Picnic, August 6th, 2006
This special event was for the kids of Young Life Caper-
naum, a non-profit Ministry for Special Needs Kids.
What a gorgeous day for a bike ride & a picnic! Riders
gathered at Hometown Tattoos in Portsmouth & ventured
through a beautiful scenic route over to Red Wing Park in
Virginia Beach. Jim Howley, who coordinated this event,
could hardly contain his excitement for the kids as their
cheers & hollers filled the air when the bikes began rolling
into the park for their picnic. They couldn’t wait to eat &
play all the fun & messy games that were lined up for the
afternoon. Along with the Young Life Capernaum staff,
volunteers & other riders, The Iron Tribe Motorcycle Club
was on hand to make sure these kids had a great time.
There was plenty of food, drink & great music for every-
one to enjoy. What a memorable day it was for these
special kids.
Young Life Capernaum Hampton Roads started in 2004
with just seven kids coming to Club, and now average 40.
Club is a free weekly event that has tons of fun, music,
pizza, skits and more. It’s a place where kids and people
with disabilities come together to hang out, have fun and
learn about life. To understand a bit more about this
special organization, John Koehler, who is the Hampton
Roads Metro Area Director, proclaims their mission: “Our
mission is to show that no matter how broken we are, no
matter our disabilities, God loves us exactly the way he
made us. There is no mistake in his work and all things
are possible because of his love for us. Love everyone
like they are family.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like to be
involved with Young Life Capernaum, please contact them
(757) 289-6006, email john@capernaumhr.younglife.org
or visit their website www.capernaum-hamptonroads.youn
glife.org.
Younglife Capernaum Hampton Roads – Reaching
disabled kids with love and fun and bringing them to the
feet of Jesus

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cont. from 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
York Open House at the York County Fairgrounds. “Rain or
Shine” Vendors, Dyno with much more!! $15 gets you in all 3
days of bikes, bands, babes, beer & biker games. Purchase
tickets in advance online. Free parking, daily & nightly biker
entertainment: bands, biker games, ride in bike shows, tattoo
shows, fashion shows & stunt shows! Camping & Vendor
space available. Thurs 10 am – 7 pm, Fri 10am – 10 pm,
Sat 10 am – 10 pm. Visit website for more info on tickets,
camping & schedules www.cycleprousa.com. For more info
call (386) 252-3101.
Sept 29th - Oct 1st Chopper XPO - Atlantic City, NJ Phone:
609-748-4167 or www.chopperxpo.com
Sept 29th - Oct 1st Bent Fork Bike Fest - Knoxville, TN
866-900-3675 www.bentforkbikefest.com
Sept 30th FEED THE CHILDREN Food Distribution – Virginia
Beach, VA STAR Touring & Riding #188 invites you to join
us for our annual Food Distribution together with the Judeo
Christian Outreach Center. We will be distributing food to
as many as 400 families. The Ride will leave promptly at
10:00 am from CYCLE WORLD 4972 Virginia Beach Blvd,
Virginia Beach 23462, Saturday September 30, 2006.
OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE: CYCLE WORLD OPEN
HOUSE, COOKOUT, SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON PARTS &
ACCESSORIES, QUIZ RUN-$10.00 per person - $100.00
First Prize, 50/50 RAFFLE. For more information Please Call,
Chuck Cesil (757)477-8555
Sept 30th 8th Annual March of Dimes RIDE - Bikers for
Babies – Portsmouth, VA Held at Bayside Harley Davidson
at 2211 Frederick Blvd I-264, Exit 5 Portsmouth, Virginia.
Registration will begin at 9:00 AM followed by the RIDE at 11:
00 am. The ride is a police-escorted ride of approximately
80 miles. Entertainment and food will be provided. $30.00
for Rider (ride, T-shirt, Pin and lunch by Hooters) ; $15.00 for
Guest (Ride, pin, lunch). Pre-registration is available online
by going to www.marchofdimesride.com. Every day 1 in 8
babies born in the U.S. arrives too soon. Premature birth
can happen to any pregnant woman, and no one knows why.
It is a serious, common and costly problem. The March of
Dimes is leading the campaign to reduce premature birth by
supporting research and by educating the public and health
care providers. You can help and have a fun ride as well!
Sept 30th Last Saturday Pick-Up Ride - King George,
VA Free monthly ride open to “all” bikers and motorcycles.
First bike out at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 9/30/06 – weather
permitting. Start and finish at the King George Food Lion
parking lot (Rt. 3 and Rt. 206) next to the Subway. Join us
for an approx. 3-hour, leisurely ride through King George,
adjoining Counties, and/or Southern Maryland. A stop for gas,
drinks, etc. is planned for the halfway point. POC Bikers for
Christ -- bfc_fac@yahoo.com or 540-846-5279.
Sept 30th – Oct 1st 2nd ANNUAL WOOFYFEST - Lynchburg,
VA Come join us for one of the biggest rides on the East
Coast ending at Gary’s personal collection of engines!
Celebrate the life, talent and memories of Gary Woodford
- known best for his bike building work with Randy Simpson of
Milwaukee Iron and as seen on the Southern Steel TV show.
Bike Shows, Contests, Raffles, Auctions. Starts Sept 30th
at 10 am @ Cattle Annie’s in Lynchburg. For more info visit
woofyfest.com or call Dan Moon @ Prototec (434) 832-7440.
Sept 30th – Oct 1st Gypsy River Jamboree 4 Motorcycle
Expo/Swapmeet - Abingdon,Va. Washington County
Fairgrounds. Presented by “Nightmare”of Nightmare Custom
Cycles. Rain or Shine indoor event featuring Custom Bikes,
Pro Builders & Bikini Babes!!! Wall to Wall vendors, Special
guest, Cool prizes & Great food. All riders, brands & ages
welcome. Gates open daily 10am-7pm &admission is only
$5.00 per person per day and children 12&under are free with
adult admission. Vendors Wanted! Take advantage of the
most reasonable rates around. F.M.I.contact Razor (276)356-
8063 day or (423)341-6822 nights & weekends or e-mail
us gypsyriverjamboree@yahoo.com. A 2006 Razors Edge
Productions Event. All rights reserved.
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OCTOBER
Oct 1st Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA Off Rt 10-
Contact Paul Williams (757) 357-0202. www.bikerenews.com
– RAIN DATE Oct 8th
Oct 1st Hooters of Fredericksburg Fall Bike Show -
Fredericksburg, VA 804-224-9106
Oct 2nd TOLLS - PROTEST RIDE – ALL ROADS &
HIGHWAYS IN VIRGINIA We motorcyclists recognize the
danger of toll plazas. We understand that when we enter,
we have to be extra careful because of the dirt, oil and
grime, worse when it is wet. However, the Smart Tag and
the EZPass, tools that would make it safer for us, are not
being made for motorcycles. As we all know, bikes come in
different sizes and configurations, some with windshields,
some without, some with different handlebars than others,
all together there are at least eleven different configurations.
The Commonwealth’s answer to our request for a Smart
Tag that can be used on a bike has been that the Smart
Tag is available so they are not discriminating. They say
that because you can purchase one you are not being
discriminated against. The Commonwealth admits that it
may not work for your bike. They even warn of this on their
website. I say if you can’t use it as intended, then you are
being discriminated against. Because of this problem, VCOM
lobbied for legislation that would allow us to go toll free.
VDOT’s answer was that it would cost hundreds of thousands
of dollars to convert the technology at each toll plaza to allow
us to go toll free. However, in response to an F.O.I. request,
the cost statewide was put at around four hundred thousand.
They don’t have to change any technology; they can just
allow us to pass free. In fact, they already do this for certain
persons. Do you want to eliminate this safety hazard for
motorcycles? Do you want to protest this discrimination? If
so, on the first Monday in October we are asking you to ride
the toll road nearest you between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. You
know how long it takes to safely manage a toll. If you would
like to help in organizing this effort, I ask you to contact us.
We have a number of toll facilities in Richmond, Tidewater
and Northern Virginia. Who will step up to help? It’s time to do
something for ourselves, to take a stand for motorcycle safety
and against discrimination. VCOM has put out the following
two messages concerning a protest ride the first Monday
in October (October 2, 2006). Call VCOM to organize this
protest ride in your area - 1-800-437-9434 or 1-804-353-3971.
October 4th – 8th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally - Myrtle Beach,
SC The Pilgrimage - Myrtle Beach Fall Rally. Hosted by
Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Hwy. www.my
rtlebeachharley.com
Oct 4th – 8th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally - Murrells Inlet SC
Displays, Vendors, & more Inlet Square Mall Event Grounds,
Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet SC. Info Contact Sonny @
336-643-1367 or www.MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com Attention
Artists, Graphic Artists, T-shirt Printers - Wanted New T-shirt
Design(s) We are looking for new designs for the Myrtle
Beach Fall Rally, Myrtle Beach Bike Week, & for Chopper
Road Shows. Contact Sonny at 336-643-1367
Oct 5 – 8th
Smoky Mountain Bike Week – Fontana Dam, NC
You are cordially invited to attend Smoky Mountain Bike
Week at Fontana Village Resort, October 5-8, 2006 for
a week of some of the best riding roads in the country!
We are only 10 miles from the famous “Dragon” and
25 miles from the Cherohala. Come and receive a 10%
discount on accommodations. Please visit our websites at
www.fontanavillage.com or www.hellbender28.com Looking
forward to hearing from you!
fvrmarketing@graham.main.nc.us
Oct 7th
Outlanders Renaissance Bike Party – Luray, VA
Saturday October 7,2006 from 12-5pm. We invite you to
spend an afternoon, in the foothills of the beautiful Skyline
Drive, filled with old world charm, babes, bikes, hearty
food, rocking music, bagpipes, real medieval characters,
swordsman, jugglers, and competitions. And did we mention
Babes and Bikes. Wear your chains, wear your tartan, and
return with us to the world of make believe. Any questions
or Vendor please contact us at Outlanders, (540) 743-2040
phone, outlnd@shentel.net, www.outlanders.ws
Oct 7th
Bikes for Tykes Rally – Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday October 7th, 2006, 11am-4pm, Location: GEICO
Regional Office 1345 Perimeter Parkway, Virginia Beach,
VA 23454 GEICO Motorcycle is hosting this fundraising
event to support the work of Children’s Hospital of the King’s
Daughters (CHKD) and to encourage organ donation through
LifeNet, the largest non-profit organ donation agency and
tissue banking system in the nation. This is a fun filled family
event and will be free and open to the public. There will be
games for the kids, motorcycles on display, music and food.
Oct 8th 8th Annual Fall Bike Fest – Damon & Co,
Gloucester, VA For the best food, bikes, music & people…
don’t miss it! 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Route
17 in Gloucester. (804) 693-7218. see damonsbar.com for
details.
Oct 8th Fall Foliage Poker Run - Shenandoah H-D
Staunton, VA Registration 11:30-12:30, Cost $10, Rain date
Oct 15, 2006, All riders welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-
9992, www.shenandoahhog.com
Oct 13th – 15th Fleet Ride “Rumble through the Tunnels”
– Portsmouth, VA Largest motorcycle event in honor of our
Armed Forces! Sponsored by Bayside Harley-Davidson/
Portsmouth,VA. 3 day event- October 13-15th, 2006.
Ride Date- Saturday, October 14th, 2006. Concert, stunt
riders, bike show, vendors. Contact: Ally 757-397-5550/
marketing@harleybay.com, www.fleetride.com
Oct 13th – 15th Milledgeville Thunder Rally Fall Roundup -
Milledgeville, GA Hwy 441 in Milledgeville, GA-Miss Thunder
Rally Bikini Contest, puddin rasslin, poker run, burn out pit
and more. www.milledgevillethunderrally.com
Oct 14th March of Dimes RIDE – Aberdeen, MD
March of Dimes RIDE - Bikers for babies. Contact: Christie
Goicochea Phone: 410-752-8076 Fax: 410-547-2521
www.marchofdimes.com
Oct 14th “Fourth Annual Birthday Bash”!!!! – Colonial HD,
Prince George, VA 10:00am-5:00pm
Oct 14th & 15th
Cruiser Festival & Bike show - Coleman PowerSports
– Falls Church.
Oct 15th Slades Park Race Day - Surry, VA
Off Rt 10-Contact: Paul Williams (757) 357-0202.
www.bikerenews.com – RAIN DATE October 22nd
Oct 18th Coleman PowerSports Fall Foliage Ride to
Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival. The ride starts
Sunday at 9am from both stores. This is a beautiful ride on
mostly 2 lane roads to a popular country festival with food,
crafts, music, vendors and more. Contact: Matt at Falls
Church (703)237-3400 or Troy at Woodbridge (703)497-1500.
Visit www.wherethepoweris.com event calendar for more info.
Oct 18th New Rider Night - Coleman PowerSports Falls
Church, VA store from 6-8pm. New riders are invited to join
us for a free, informational session about motorcycles, minor
maintenance tips, riding gear, safety equipment and an intro to
the local MSF classes. Contact Greg Keoho at (703)237-3400
for info. E-mail bconvis@wherethepoweris.com to sign up.
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct 19th – 22nd 14th Annual Biketoberfest- Daytona Beach,
FL www.biketoberfest.com
Oct 21st 2nd Annual Motorcycle Lighthouse Poker Run
– Harbinger, NC Hosted by Interfaith Community Outreach
(ICO) & sponsored in part by MS Family Enterprises, the
Outer Banks Harley-Davidson dealer. The route has changed
slightly but not the intent! All monies will go to “Bridging The
Gap” for those who need a helping hand during tough times.
The ride will now begin & end at the MS Family Enterprises in
Harbinger, NC. We will still ride through the grandeur of the
Hatteras National Park with the Atlantic Ocean on one side
& the Pamlico Sound on the other. The route still includes
the Bridge to nowhere, the Canadian Hole & the Pea Island
Wildlife Refuge where plovers continue to hatch. There will
be lighthouses to explore & plenty of sun, sea & sand. The
cost will be $20 per rider, this will include a t-shirt & a door
prize ticket. Watch the August issue of Thunder Roads Mid-
Atlantic for registration details that will be provided by the MS
Family Enterprises. Please join us for an exciting ride & will
also help those in need on the Outer Banks. Contact: ICO
(252) 480-0070/ www.interfaithoutreach.com
Oct 21st 6th Annual bike Rodeo –Jacksonville, NC
Rough Riders M/C Croatan Chapter Clubhouse, Jacksonville,
NC. Music, games, raffle. All proceeds benefit Disabled
American Veterans. Contact Dano 91-548-3435 or email
dano.rrmc@gmail.com
Oct 22nd Poker Run & Open House – Catlin Kustom
Cycles, Colonial Heights, VA Poker Run to benefit the
Victory Junction Gang Camp followed by our Fall Open
House to show off the new fall lineup! Entertainment, food &
beverages, door prizes. Visit www.ckccustoms.com or call
(804) 526-2208 for more details
Oct 27 Bike Night at River City Diner
(4th Friday of every month March to October ). A new year, an
old favorite event by everyone …Polish up those bikes, polish
up those great bike stories, grab your old riding buddies and
join us at RIVER CITY DINER at The Shops at Bellgrade,
11430 West Huguenot Rd – 804-897-9518. You just can’t
find an easier way to donate money to a worthy cause. You
come, you eat dinner and River City Diner will donate 10% of
all cash register receipts during the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00
pm, the 4th Friday of every month from April to October.
Oct 27th, 28th & 29th
4th Annual Virginia Fall Classic – Newport News, VA
To benefit Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. 4 th
Annual Charity Event With Car/ Truck/ Bike Show & MUCH
MORE!!! SAVE THE DATE Friday (10/27) Dinner & Music
4:30 – 6:30 pm at Ferguson Enterprises INC (FEI). Must
Pre-Pay. Kausal Kruz-In/Drive-In 6:30 – 10:30 pm at FEI
(Donation Requested) Kool Lights & Big Sounds at FEI and
Call for Times or Check Web Site Saturday (10/28) 10:00
am-4:00 pm the OPEN CAR SHOW will take place in Newport
News Park (Largest City Owned Park in the USA!) -See Our
Special Display Vehicles Sunday (10/29) FALL FUN RUN or
POKER RUN Leaving NN Park FREE ADMISSION TO THE
PUBLIC. Spectator Parking:$2 Donation Per Car on10/28.
Hosted by the Virginia Peninsula Car Club Council (H.
Hartel 757/867-6336), Newport News Police Department
(Community 926-8330), Newport News Parks (926-7204),
Recreation & Tourism, and the Newport News Sheriff
Department. For more info on how you can be an exhibitor or
attend, please call (757) 926-7204 or (757) 867-6336
www.VaFallClassic.org
Oct 28th
HD of Washington Halloween Open House/Fall-Winter
Fashion Show – Fort Washington, MD www.hdwash.com
(301) 248-1200 or (888) HDFEVER
Oct 28th
All American Harley-Davidson Halloween Open House
– Hughesville, MD (301) 274.5000 www.allamericanh-d.com
Oct 28th Last Saturday Pick-Up Ride - King George, VA
Free monthly ride open to “all” bikers and motorcycles.
First bike out at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 10/28/06 – weather
permitting. Start and finish at the King George Food Lion
parking lot (Rt. 3 and Rt. 206) next to the Subway. Join us
for an approx. 3-hour, leisurely ride through King George,
adjoining Counties, and/or Southern Maryland. A stop for gas,
drinks, etc. is planned for the halfway point. POC Bikers for
Christ -- bfc_fac@yahoo.com or 540-846-5279.
Oct 28th
Annual 72 Hour ATV Sale at Coleman PowerSports
Woodbridge. Once a year deals on ATVs, meet with local
clubs, learn about riding areas, ATV accessory specials, etc.
Visit www.wherethepoweris.com for event calendar and more
info.
Oct 29th
Freedom Run For The Kids – Fairfax, VA
Freedom Bailbonding Main St. Fairfax, VA 804-224-9106 or
steph1va@aol.com
Oct 29th
2nd Annual Drive Diva Ride - Virginia Beach, VA
A limited number of only 500 Raffle Tickets are on sale for
the Grand Prize Giveaway this year a 2006 Harley-Davidson
Sportster exclusively customized by Diva Customs. This
bike can be seen at Diva Customs and also Dirty Dicks
Crabhouse located at the oceanfront in Va Beach every
Sunday afternoon during the Deck Party as well as other bike
events around Hampton Roads. All donations will benefit
the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. www.divacustoms.com or
(757)428-DIVA
NOVEMBER
November 4th
The Great Trane Ride – Portsmouth, VA
This is the third year for our event and it benefits both St.
Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, VA and
The Boy’s Home of Covington, VA. . Rain Date: Sunday,
November 5th, 2006. Motorcycle Ride and Car Cruise-In
Registration Begins at 9:00 AM at Bayside Harley-Davidson
in Portsmouth, VA. Stops include: Boneshakers in VA Beach,
St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, Hooters on Battlefield
Blvd. in Chesapeake and the Trane Parts Center...where the
party starts! Events for the Trane Parts Center include: Car
Show (All vehicles are welcome) - Registration for the car
show begins at 10:00 AM and closes at Noon. Vendors, Live
Entertainment. Visit www.greattraneride.com
November 4th
Bikers With Heart Toy Run IV - Ft. Washington, MD 4th
Annual Bikers With Heart Mid-Atlantic Toy Run November
4, 2006 - Rain or Shine Fort Washington Harley Davidson
9407 Livingston Rd Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Ft. Wash
HD-301-248-1200 or BWHF-301-893-2900 Website:
www.fireupthundrout.com or ddealerent@aol.com This one is
for the disadvantaged children in MD, DC & VA. Unwrapped
toys, cash & gift cards. Free Food for the participants and
toy run pin while they last. Minimum Donation: $15.00pp -
Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Sponsor: Harley Davidson
of Washington & Bikers With Heart Foundation Contact: Steve
Knowlton & H. Clifton (301) 248-1200 or (301) 893-2900
Nov 5th Toy Run for New Directions - Shenandoah
H-D Staunton, VA Registration 11:30- 12:30 All bikes
out @ 12:45. Cost $10 or new toy of same or greater
value. All riders welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992,
www.shenandoahhog.com All proceeds from these event
benefit the Chapter Charities Fund
Nov 5th – 12th, 2006 4th Annual Caribbean Rally Cruise-
Hogs On The High Seas (HOHS)
– Port Canaveral, FL 7 www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208
Day Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, FL to
Labadee, Hispanola – Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Georgetown,
Grand Cayman – Cozumel, Mexico. Garnd Prize – Custom
Motorcycle, Future HOHS Rally Cruise for Two; $300,000+
in Prizes, HOHS Rally Welcome Package. Rally Events:
Pirate Bingo, Belly Smacker, Poker Walk over $15k, Buxom
Wenches Contest, “I’ll Be Takin’ That” T-Shirt Swap, Topless
Man Contest, Best Beard Contest, Leather Attire Required
Dinner, On Shore Parties, Trade Show, Over 20 Top-Name
Vendors, Tech Seminars. See the latest & greatest in
motorcycle products. DON’T DELAY! LIMITED SPACE
AVAILABLE! Visit: hogsonthehighseas.com or call (800)
444-8795
Nov 18th A Platinum & Gold Affair”-Evening of
Appreciation - Mechanicsville, VA Mark your calendars for
the ROYAL TREATMENT! 8pm until 1am, Mechanicsville
Recreation Center, 1054 Elm Drive - Mechanicsville, Va.
23111. $20 Donation – Limited Tickets (Available Sept.1st
). Grown & Sexy Attire - Full Buffet Included. *Portion
of the proceeds to benefit Greater Richmond S.C.A.N.*
info@queenbeezmsa.com www.queenbeezmsa.com
Nov 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Give a turkey a ride!
Nov 26th Christmas Open House – Catlin Kustom Cycles,
Colonial Heights, VA 1:00 – 5:00 - Santa will be here from 2:
00 – 4:00 with gifts for the children. Entertainment, food, door
prizes. See www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 for
more details.
DECEMBER
Dec 3rd Toy Run - Dumfries, Virginia
Sponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley Owners Group
Police escorted ride starts at East Coast Harley-Davidson,
17975 Main St. in Dumfries. Registration starts at 10:00
am and the ride starts at 12:00 pm. The ride will go through
Prince William County to the Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries.
Entry fee is one or more unwrapped toy or a $10.00 donation.
Prizes will be awarded for largest club participation, farthest
traveled, youngest and oldest rider. For more information
www.eastcoasthog.com
Dec 8th – 10th Tournament of Champions - Concord NC
(Near Charlotte NC) Custom Builders Bike Show Finials
Bike Show Finials Vendors and Displays Cabarrus Arena &
Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord NC -- Near
Charlotte NC Info - Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or visit
www.chopperroadshows.com
Dec 16th HD of Washington Holiday Open House - Fort
Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 or (888)
HDFEVER
Dec 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY – All around the World
Merry Christmas to all & to all a good bike ride! Peace &
Goodwill to all our brothers & sisters
JANUARY 2007
Jan 1st
HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!!! Have a good time all but please
drink responsibly – We want to see you all in one piece
out on the road in 2007. Most importantly of all…friends
don’t let friends drink & drive. Look out for each other
& be safe!
Jan 1st Annual New Year’s Day Ride – Catlin
Kustom Cycles – Colonial Heights, VA check out
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A Walk In The Grass
This is a soldier stationed in Iraq, stationed in a big sand box. He asked his wife to send him dirt (U.S. soil), fertilizer and
some grass seed. When the men of the squadron have a mission they are going on, they take turns walking through the
grass and the American soil to bring them good luck. If you notice, he is even cutting the grass with a pair of a
scissors. Sometimes we are in such a hurry that we don’t stop and think about the little things that we take for granted.
Please say a prayer for our soldiers that give and give (and give up) so unselfishly for us. God Bless Our Troops!

Shown in the photo is Al Mignogna, President of the Classic Cruisers Car Club, and Mike Barrows, President of
Dunkum’s Machine Shop.
At a recent Cruz-in, Al is getting ticket number ONE from Mike for the 350 Chevy engine that has been bored,
stroked to 383 and built-up by Dunkum’s. A donation of $5 per ticket is being accepted to possibly win the engine.
The drawing will be held on 10/ 28/ 06 at the Virginia Fall Classic.
Mr. Mike Barrow of Dunkum’s Machine Shop Inc. is making this engine available for us , the Virginia Fall Classic
, to raise money for CHKD.

Dunkum’s Machine Shop, Inc.

5823 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, Va. 23605
757-244-8401
www.dunkumsmachine.com

The Fourth Annual Virginia

Fall Classic Events will be
held 10/27-29/06. The family
oriented programs will ben-
efit the Children’s Hospital of
The King’s Daughters Ad-
ditional information available
at www.VaFallClassic.org or
please call Hal Hartel 757/867-
6336 (before 10 PM) or e-mail
HarDHar@cox.net

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Curious to know...
What has Tami been up to?
Keep your eyes, ears and remotes tuned watching and listen-
ing to your local cable stations for the air times during the middle
of September for a special feature presentation about women and
motorcycles produced this past April during the East Coast‛s 1st
ever “Diva‛s Only” Bike Show sponsored by Tami, owner & founder of
Diva Customs that was held in Chesapeake, Virginia. Thanks to Diva
Customs who were responsible for bringing in the celeb bike builders
Hank Young and Matt Hotch.
Most recent news is the Grand Opening of the Diva Customs ser-
vice department now offering full motorcycle services and repairs including a complete state of the art detail
center made just for cleaning bikes perfectly complementing their divine retail showroom. The greatest addi-
tion to Diva Customs would be the Dyno Jet Dynometer, the Þrst of its kind found in the Southside Hampton
Roads cities. Diva Customs are hot on details of making celebration event
plans for a Huge Dyno Party to be held at the shop located at 501 Virginia
Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Mark your calendars today for October 29th, 2006 to participate in The
2nd Annual “Drive Diva” Ride for Juvenile Diabetes! A limited number of only
500 Rafße Tickets are on sale for the Grand Prize Giveaway this year a 2006
Harley-Davidson Sportster exclusively customized by Diva Customs. This
bike can be seen at Diva Customs and also Dirty Dicks Crabhouse located at
the oceanfront in Va Beach every Sunday afternoon during the Deck Party as
well as other bike events around Hampton Roads. All donations will beneÞt
the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Trucks of new products and accessories arrive daily so stop over at Diva
Customs just four blocks away from the oceanfront in Virginia Beach on any
Tuesday thru Saturday between 10am and 6pm, and just check out what
Tami has been up to! Up to the minute information and news as it becomes
available of the TV show times, Dyno Party event details and “Drive Diva”
Ride for Juvenile Diabetes including more rafße ticket information can be
found by calling Diva Customs at
757-428-DIVA, or visiting their
website www.divacustoms.com or
www.thunderroads-virginia.com

Till we meet again...

Ride Hard
Linda Barboza

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

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E-mail:
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TOLLS - PROTEST RIDE
In the mid 90’s, this organization realized
that technology was coming to the roads
and highways of Virginia. We were aware
of the research being done at Virginia Tech
and around the country on Smart Roads.
We were also aware that in the research,
motorcyclists were not being considered.
We were fearful that we would be left out of
future plans that relied on new technology.
When we visited Virginia Tech and saw that
soon Tractor Trailers would no longer have
to cross a scale to be weighed, we wondered where this technology would
lead.
In an effort to insure we were not excluded from the use of roads by
any new technology, we lobbied for a law that would require in formulating
transportation policy, promulgating regulations, allocating funds, and
planning designing, constructing, equipping, operating and maintaining
transportation facilities, no action of the Commonwealth Transportation
Board, the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner, or the
Virginia Department of Transportation shall in any way have the effect of
discriminating against motorcycles, motorcycle operators, or motorcycle
passengers, . . . This law was enacted and went into effect on July 1, 1999.
It is found in Section 33.1-13.1 of the Code of Virginia.
We motorcyclists recognize the danger of toll plazas. We understand
that when we enter, we have to be extra careful because of the dirt, oil and
grime, worse when it is wet. However, the Smart Tag and the EZPass,
tools that would make it safer for us, are not being made for motorcycles.
As we all know, bikes come in different sizes and configurations, some
with windshields, some without, some with different handlebars than
others, all together there are at least eleven different configurations. The
Commonwealth’s answer to our request for a Smart Tag that can be
used on a bike has been that the Smart Tag is available so they are not
discriminating. They say that because you can purchase one you are not
being discriminated against. The Commonwealth admits that it may not
work for your bike. They even warn of this on their website. I say if you can’t
use it as intended, then you are being discriminated against.
Because of this problem, VCOM lobbied for legislation that would allow
us to go toll free. VDOT’s answer was that it would cost hundreds of
thousands of dollars to convert the technology at each toll plaza to allow us
to go toll free. However, in response to an F.O.I. request, the cost statewide
was put at around four hundred thousand. They don’t have to change any
technology; they can just allow us to pass free. In fact, they already do this
for certain persons.
Interestingly, Section 22.1-187 of the Code of Virginia exempts students
from the payment of tolls, also, school buses are exempt.
Section 33.1-223.2:12 of the Code of Virginia gives the Commonwealth
Transportation Board of the Virginia Department of Transportation the right
to vary tolls according to the time of day, day of the week, traffic volume,
vehicle speed, vehicle type, or any or all of these variables. The title of this
Code Section - Tolls may vary to encourage travel during off-peak hours.
Section 33.1-252 permits toll-free use of the Dulles Toll Road during
rush hour for vehicles carrying two or more persons if approved by the
Commonwealth Transportation Board. This section of the Code of Virginia
is important in another aspect because it lists the myriad of State officials
and employees who may use all toll facilities toll free while on official
business.
This Code section also recognizes the disabled and provides an
exemption for those with upper body mobility and dexterity impairments
which substantially impair their ability to deposit coins in toll baskets. They
are given a window sticker which identifies them as eligible for such free
passage provided the window sticker is properly displayed.
When the General Assembly passed legislation allowing the private
construction and operation of toll roads in the Commonwealth (Virginia
Highway Corporation Act of 1988), Code Section 56-535, et seq., it required
the operator of the private road to exempt all persons referred to in Code
Section 33.1-252 subsection A.
We are not such a large group that the impact of riding toll-free would
dramatically impact the revenue of the toll facility. Think about this, there are
139,000 registered motorcycles in the Commonwealth, of this number many
are in areas of the state where there aren=t any toll roads. Most motorcycles
are ridden when the temperature is above 70 and the sun is shining.
Do you want to eliminate this safety hazard for motorcycles? Do you
want to protest this discrimination? If so, on the first Monday in October we
are asking you to ride the toll road nearest you between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M.
You know how long it takes to safely manage a toll. If you would like to help
in organizing this effort, I ask you to contact us. We have a number of toll
facilities in Richmond, Tidewater and Northern Virginia. Who will step up to
help? It=s time to do something for ourselves, to take a stand for motorcycle
safety and against discrimination.
2nd Annual Ride To Live Motorcycle Event
Scheduled For September 9, 2006
Get ready to ride and make a differ-
ence in the lives of people with diabe-
tes.
The American Diabetes Association,
in conjunction with Bayside Harley-
Davidson, is hosting the 2nd Annual
Ride To Live – Bikers Against Diabetes
(BAD) motorcycle ride on Saturday,
September 9, 2006. Be sure to mark
your calendars now to join us for a great ride, for an even
greater cause!
Diabetes impacts more than 125,000 of your neighbors,
friends, co-workers, and perhaps even family members in
Hampton Roads. Nationally the statistics are staggering,
with 20.8 million people currently with diabetes and another
41 million in a pre-diabetes state.
The American Diabetes Association’s mission is to pre-
vent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people
affected by this serious disease. ADA holds events like this
motorcycle ride to fund promising research, to further com-
munity awareness programs, and to fight for the rights of
people with diabetes through advocacy efforts.
This year’s Ride To Live will start at the new Bayside Har-
ley-Davidson complex in Portsmouth, VA and will and finish
at the new Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson dealership in Har-
binger, NC. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday,
September 9, and the ride will start at 10 a.m. Riders will be
treated to entertainment, breakfast, giveaways, and more,
so come out early to register and turn in your donations. At
the finish party, you will be treated to a great lunch, music,
and more! The event will conclude at 2 p.m. Registration for
the ride is $35 and includes your ride entry, breakfast, lunch
and a commemorative Ride To Live pin and patch.
Additional information regarding Ride To Live is available
at the Harley dealerships or by calling your American Diabe-
tes Association office at 757-424-6662 or 1-888-342-2383
x3283. The Hampton Roads, VA/Northeastern NC ADA
office is located at 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 404, Chesa-
peake, VA 23320.
Join us at Ride To Live on September 9 and make an
everyday difference in the lives of all people with diabetes.
For more information on this ride, contact Deanie J. El-
dridge, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association,
757-424-6662 x3281 or deldridge@diabetes.org. To learn
more about diabetes, call 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383) or
visit the ADA website at www.diabetes.org
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 Burcham Cycles, Inc.
1500 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804-526-2300
www.burchamscycles.com
VA Dealer # 1568

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 down the road we went! Then, as my bike developed a
wobble in the front end due to the un-invited guest, the
deep ditch on my right seemed the only route to take.
Through the annals of time, people have been telling So I did.
stories of monsters. The descriptions and evil doings When the front tire came into contact with the damp
of these creatures are only limited to the imagination of grass, I did a slide that would make any professional
the story teller. baseball player proud. As I was sliding into home plate,
The following is another account of such a story I ex- a very foul odor filled the air. I discovered later that it
perienced personally. The Swamp Booger of the Great was ME that emitted the odor! (I’ll never wear those
Dismal Swamp is such a creature of which stories are britches again!)
told. Until now, with photographic proof, does the ac- Upon coming to a stop, I realized that the creature
counts of this monster become real. was on top of me and I had my hands around his throat.
It was the 3rd of June, under a silvery moon, I hap- I was trying desperately to keep the snarling beast from
pened to be at a time and place to make history. I was ripping me apart. Not knowing the strength of a scared
riding my Harley down a unnamed and un-numbered man, I managed to choke the life out of him.
road through the Great Dismal Swamp on the Virginia- Sitting on the grassy edge of the road, lighting a
North Carolina border. The black asphalt glistening in cigarette with shaking hands, I hear the sound of a bike
the dark from the coming my way. It turns out to be my buddy Butch(we
heavy dew. The often ride together) looking for me as he had gotten
yellow stripes concerned with my disappearance. After smoking a half
were glowing like a pack of cigarettes, and telling Butch what happened,
faint candles in we bungi-corded him on the bike and headed home.
the beam of my A local taxidermist did the honors of providing proof
headlight. This that a creature such as the Swamp Booger does exist.
was one of those So as you’re riding your bike under similar circumstanc-
roads that startedes , keep an eye out for the notorious Swamp Booger of
at nowhere and the Great Dismal Swamp.
ended at good-
bye. The mos- Mike Clark
quitoes were so
thick, they made
the sound of big
raindrops from an approaching thunderstorm striking
my windshield. The humidity was so thick it was like
wearing a heavy, damp coat. It gave the occasional
drip off my crooked elbow, flying into my face at 55
mph.
As I was cruising, thinking I hope I don’t break down
out here (as cell phone service was VERY doubtful),
suddenly a dark, ominous form appeared at the edge
of my fast disappearing beam headlight. As I was
very quickly trying to make out what the creature was,
it stood up on it’s two hind legs, facing me and giving
me that “BOOGER” in the headlights look! Relying on
my years of riding experience and safety tips gathered
over the years, I came to the conclusion there was only
one thing to do…I RAN OVER HIM!
With the creature facing me, my front tire dead-cen-
tered him between his legs and he let out a blood-cur-
dling sound, half wolf-howl and half scream of a man
being kicked in the groin.( It later turned out that he
was a male).
As the creature straddled my front fender facing me,
with his front paws wrapped around my windshield,

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 a must see. The building is 15,000 s.f. There were two
bars down stairs, one inside and one outside, then anoth-
er in the VIP room upstairs. We went upstairs, where the
action was. Between checking out the people, bartend-
ers and the pole dancers that were located on platforms
about 10 feet above the floor, I was getting a stiff neck.
You could look around the place and know that everyone
there did not have to work tomorrow. It was time to party
in the evening and ride in the day.
One-Eyed Jack’s say they had 50 bartenders work-
ing every night. Well I could believe that, because there
were no lines to get a cold beer at any of the bars and
the place was packed, inside and out on the balcony.
There were hot babes walking around selling shots and
if that wasn’t enough you could get to the bars for a

late meal some of us

wanted to hear some
music that was coming
PART 1 by Dennis Martin from across the street
Sturgis, SD is still the Wild Wild West. If you were born at the Loud American
before the mid 60’s you may remember the TV show “The Roadhouse. Again there
Wild Wild West”. On the show James West and Artemus was a full house. We
Gordon would ride on the government train to a loca- were fortunate enough
tion, and then get around town on horses. Where ever to find a table complete
they went it was an adventure. Well for our adventure with chairs. I don’t
we used a government highway and our “train” was a RV remember the name of
pulling a trailer with a total length of about 70 feet. There the band, the evening is
were seven of us in this moving building going about 80 still a little fuzzy, but I do
mph. There, I said it, we used a trailer. Once we were
there, our “horses” were motorcycles, still has a saddle
and saddle
bags, but remember it was
a whole lot a wild night.
smoother The next day
than horses. we rode to Black
Well the west Hills Harley Da-
has changed vidson in Rapid
since the City. This place
setting of the is huge and the
TV show, but parking lot is
let me assure even bigger.
you, it is still The lot had every vendor you could think of from, head-
WILD! Well bands to diesel RVs. We only stayed for an hour or so
this was my and only got through half of the vendors. Thunder Moun-
first time in Sturgis and I noticed that if you ride 50 miles tain Custom Cycles, based out of Fort Collins, Colorado,
north or south, some things haven’t changed in years. had their hand-crafted, Frontier. It is a custom bagger with
There is so much history in this region of our great coun- a 280 rear tire. It is powered by either a 103B or a 120B
try that I had to engine. The best way to describe this ride, it is a Harley
figure out what
to visit and Our next
what to save adventure took
for next time. us to Hill City
When we which is locat-
got there on ed on Highway
Friday night, 385, south of
the first place Highway 16.
that we visited This quaint
was One-Eyed little mountain
Jack’s Saloon. town is known
It is located in as “The Heart
the heart of down town Sturgis on Main Street. This is of the Hills”.
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With a population of about 800 during any other week of beginning.
the year, I would say that the population was more like Because of
10 times that. Hell, the Bumpin’ Buffalo Bar & Grill had several fac-
at least 100 customers, in the middle of the day. There tors, weather,
we enjoyed some dead buffalo on a bun and some cold financing, and
brews. The wood work at and around the bar was over engineering
100 years old. This is a great city to visit, stretch the legs challenges,
and get a cold one on the way to Mount Rushmore and there is
Crazy Horse. This was our plan for the day. no way to
When we first saw Mount Rushmore from the highway, foresee when
our first impression was, “it’s so small”. It is not until you the carv-
walk up to the view- ing will be
ing platform that you completed.
realize how big it really This project
is being done by private funding through the Crazy Horse
is. Each face is 60 feet
tall and towers aboveMemorial Foundation. This being said, It will not be done
in our life time.
everything in the area.
The carving of the Well that’s enough history for now. There is another
place that you must visit to experience the night-life of
granite started in 1927,
continued through theSturgis, The Dungeon Bar downstairs. There is a tradi-
depression and was tion that when you visit this place, you can leave your
mark, name, or graffiti anywhere you can find space for it.
finished in 1941, seven
months after Gutzon Lets just say that is a challenge in it self. Some people,
especially female, have chose to not only leave behind
Borglum, the artist, had
died. It was finishedtheir name and date, but also their panties or bras. If a
by his son, Lincoln patron so chooses to do this, they are given a stapler to
Borglum. The Avenue proudly display their not-so-secrete undergarments. Is
this a great country or what? One of our new friends
we were hang-
of Flags leading to ing out with for
the sculpture features this trip, goes by
the flags of all fifty Neuner. He wrote
states and the six US “Everyone loves
Territories. It is truly a a Neuner STL Mo
patriotic experience. 2006” on a dollar
The next place to bill and posted it
visit on our trip was on the wall. Of
of course the Crazy course there were
Horse Memorial. As the typical babes,
a response to Mount body shots, and
Rushmore, this carv- shot girls walking
ing is also being built around, but this
in the Black Hills was a little differ-
to commemorate a ent. Half of them
famous Indian leader. were wearing pas-
The site is known as ties. Next year, go
Thunderhead Mountain, which is located on land consid- there, have a cold
ered to be sacred by some Native Americans. The size of beer, and enjoy
this monument is staggering. The final dimensions will be the view.
Next month I will fill you in on Deadwood, the wild night at
will fit in the Full Throttle Saloon, and Hulett, WY.
hair of Crazy
Horse. The
work began in
1948 by sculp-
tor Korczak
Ziolkowski.
The face of
Crazy Horse
was complet-
ed in 1998, 50
years from the
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 TOTALLY ADDICTIVE, BEST EVER
TASTED........ CREAMY SPINACH DIP
3 Green Onions (Scallions) Finely Chopped
1 Box or Bag of Frozen , Chopped Spinach
1 Cup of Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
1 Can of Chopped Water Chestnuts
1 16 oz. Container of Premium Sour Cream
1 Box of KNORR brand Vegetable Soup Mix
BANANA SPLIT CHURCH CAKE
1-1/2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1-1/4 Cups Sugar, Divided
1/2 Cup (1 stick) of butter, melted
2 Pkg. Philly Cream Cheese, softened
1 Can (20 oz.) Crushed Pineapple, Drained
6 Medium Bananas, Divided
2 Cups of Whole, Cold Milk
2 Pkg. Jell-O Vanilla Flavored Instant Pudding
2 Cups Thawed Cool Whip, Divided
1 Cup Planters Chopped Pecans
GERMAN-STYLE MASHED POTATOES
1 Box of Idaho Instant Mashed Potatoes
2 Large Tart Apples; Peeled & Chopped
4 Thick Bacon Strips; Diced
2 Medium Onions, Sliced
1 Tbl. Sugar
1 Tbl. Cider Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to Taste
SUPER SIMPLE & ALWAYS PERFECT POT ROAST
1 Large Chuck Roast
6 Beef Bouillon Cubes
4 Medium Sized Peeled Whole Onions
15-20 Baby Whole Carrots, Fresh or Frozen
1 Pkg. of Fresh Mushrooms, Sliced Thick and saute
1 SLOW COOKER, set on Low
Braise your roast on both sides by searing on med-high
heat in butter. Salt & Pepper to taste and sprinkle garlic
powder on both sides too.Transfer meat to slow cooker.
Add 1 cup of water to pan, swirl around, then add liquid
over roast. Add veggies to the sides of meat. Add beef
bouillon cubes all over meat and cook on low for appx. 7
hours. Perfect every time and fabulous broth too!
TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS....... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY.
God Speed You Home.
Mix ALL ingredients together, add the spinach in last and refriger-
ate, covered, for 3 hours. Get a big round of Hawaiian Bread and
carve out the center and fill-in with Spinach Dip. Slice thin pieces
all way around, but don’t actually cut thru at bottom, so it all holds
together. You can make a day in advance, but just add your spinach
as you’re going out the door or just before serving.
It’s so dang addictive, you’ll eat it with a spoon!
Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of foil-
lined 13 x 9-inch pan. Freeze for 10 minutes. Beat cream cheese
and remaining 1 cup of sugar in bowl with electric mixer until well
blended. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over crust; top
with pineapple. Slice 4 of the bananas; arrange over pineapple.
Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wiere
whisk 2 min. or so, stir in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over
banana layer in pan. Top with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle
with pecans. Refrigerate for 5 hours. Just before serving, slice
remaining 2 bananas; arrange over top. They call this Church Cake
cause’ every mouthful makes you declare...Amen!
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to
a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes longer or until
potatoes and apples are tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook
bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels;
drain, reserving 1 tbl. drippings. In the drippings, saute onions until
lightly browned. Drain potatoes and apples. Add sugar, vinegar and
salt; mash slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with onions and
bacon.
Just A KISS Tip * Bottles with sticky contents (corn
syrup, honey, maple syrup, etc. ) can be a hassle to
keep reopening. So, before using the bottle for the
first time, wipe the threads with a light coating of oil or
cooking spray. The lid will never stick and it will always
be simple to open, no matter how much you use it.
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 News Bytes
CYCLE SALES ON RECORD PACE Expanding popularity
and fuel prices in the first half of 2006 have put motorcycle
and scooter sales on track toward a 14th straight year of
record growth. Compared to the first half of 2005, among the
15 leading brands, bike sales jumped 10.9 percent through
the second quarter, according to Motorcycle Industry Council
statistics. Sales of on-highway motorcycles (not including
scooters) rose 11 percent in the first six months of the year,
and scooter sales alone are up 19.7 percent compared to the
same period last year. “It’s exciting to see continued, grow-
ing interest in motorcycling across America, and that there
are more and more reasons for the demand,” said MIC Presi-
dent Tim Buche. “There has been a lot of attention paid to
motorcycle and scooter sales this year because of rising fuel
prices. The reality is that a long-time trend of increasing mo-
torcycle sales, now more than a dozen years strong, just con-
tinues revving along. Sales have gone up every year since
1993. That’s when the first ‘Jurassic Park’ was the summer
blockbuster and you could buy gas for under a dollar-fifty.”
“Rising fuel prices are just another reason that millions more
Americans have purchased a bike, or are seriously consider-
ing one,” Buche said. “With many motorcycles capable of 50
to 70 miles per gallon, and many scooters getting 60 to 80
mpg, dealerships and manufacturers are fielding a lot more
inquiries about fuel economy,” he said. “But during the past
14 years, motorcycling also has found its way into the fabric
of American culture,” Buche continued, “with two-wheeling
getting past old stereotypes and gaining acceptance and
traction as a great form of transportation and recreation.”
“The motorcycling demographic is widening, from baby
boomers who are coming back to bikes, to Generation Y
Americans into adventure sports, entire families and grow-
ing numbers of women who ride,” Buche said. “Motorcycles,
scooters, even gear and leather riding jackets are more fash-
ionable than ever. We used to have to look hard to find posi-
tive motorcycle imagery in pop culture. Now you see bikes
everywhere, spicing up advertisements for a wide range of
major industries, in fashion layouts, in runway shows, in store
windows, in art museums, in the form of toys at the local
department store and with many celebrities, CEOs and folks
from all walks of life.” “Another factor with the soaring sales
has to do with the bikes themselves,” said Ty van Hooydonk,
director of product communications with Discover Today’s
Motorcycling. “Motorcycles and scooters are simply better
than ever, in performance, style and variety, and still very af-
fordable,” he said. “The latest Cycle World Buyer’s Guide lists
more than 400 models. And it’s not just sportbikes and cruis-
ers and touring bikes. There are emerging niches between
these broad categories, appealing to a wider array of person-
al taste in bikes. There’s a fun little $3,000 sportbike that gets
74 miles per gallon. There are beautiful big cruisers that cost
$12,000 or less. There are many desirable bikes at these
prices and beyond that Americans aspire to own and enjoy.”
“Whatever the reasons for buying motorcycles and scooters,
safety comes first,” van Hooydonk said, stressing five key
messages for all riders: 1) Get trained and licensed, 2) wear
all the proper protective gear, and that includes a helmet
made to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, 3)
ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs, 4) ride within your
own skill limits and 5) be a lifelong learner by taking refresher
rider courses. In 2005, motorcycle and scooter sales topped
the one-million level for the third straight year, high marks
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last seen during the 1970s. The MIC lists 1973 as the zenith
for annual motorcycle sales, when Americans bought more
than 1.5 million bikes. Sales for 1979 topped the one-million
mark, then cooled in the 1980s and early 1990s. Motorcycling
began its 13 years of increasing success back in 1993, with
sales growing every year since:
U.S. New Unit Motorcycle Sales
1992 - 278,000 1999 - 546,000
1993 - 293,000 2000 - 710,000
1994 - 306,000 2001 - 850,000
1995 - 309,000 2002 - 936,000
1996 - 330,000 2003 - 1,001,000
1997 - 356,000 2004 - 1,063,000
1998 - 432,000 2005 - 1,116,000
FUEL PRICES DRIVE INCREASED MOTORCYCLING
Motorcycle enthusiasts expect to use their Harleys, Ka-
wasakis and Hondas more often and for longer periods
of time than they did a year ago. Gas prices and a strong
passion for riding are two of the main driving factors behind
the increased desire to ride, according to a new survey by
Nationwide Mutual Insurance. According to the survey, 35
percent of motorcyclists said they will ride their bikes more
over the next year as a result of fuel prices. Enthusiasts are
also turning their hobby into an everyday form of transporta-
tion. Survey respondents reported they spent 26 percent of
their total riding time last year commuting to work. “Motorcy-
clists know that riding is more than a hobby -- it’s also one
of the most efficient means of transportation available,” said
American Motorcyclist Association Chief Executive Officer
Patricia DiPietro. “As more Americans discover both the joys
and the cost-effectiveness of motorcycling, we’re sure to
see more motorists dedicating their time, and their financial
resources, to the passion of riding. But before hitting the
road, it’s important all riders make sure their insurance is
up-to-date.” The survey conducted by Brandware of 2,544
motorcycle, power boat, bass boat and ATV owners shows
that both male and female motorcyclists expect to ride their
bikes for approximately 22 more hours than they did in the
past year. Male motorcyclists expect to ride 172 hours over
the next year, while female riders expect to ride 146 hours.
Motorcyclists are so passionate about their fuel-efficient
bikes they indicated they will pay $3 to $4 more per gallon
before they stop riding. According to the survey, both male
and female motorcyclists committed over half of their total
money spent on leisure activities to accessories and improve-
ments to their motorcycle over the past five years. Male
riders invested more than $7,000 on their bikes over this time
period, more than any other group of powersport enthusi-
ast. As motorcyclists invest more financial resources and
increasingly rely on their bikes as a form of daily transporta-
tion, the question of adequate financial protection becomes
a concern. While most motorcyclists are insured, more than
one in ten surveyed indicated they are not. And even those
who have insurance may not have enough. Among insured
riders, one in five said they are not covered for liability and
one-third are not covered for collision or medical payments.
More than 30 percent of motorcyclists surveyed don’t believe
they have enough insurance to cover the replacement value
of their bikes and 14 percent said they would rather take their
chances than pay to fully insure it.
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3rd Annual
Father’s Day Ride
Monday, June 19, 2006 was a beautiful, bright &
sunny day – the perfect day for a terrific ride! Fifteen
bikes met at Catlin Kustom Cycle’s store in Colonial
Heights, VA for Catlin’s 3rd Annual Father’s Day Ride.
Destination – the Riverwalk Café on the York River for
lunch. Route – unknown!
We left Colonial Heights around 9:30 AM and took a
leisurely ride through Talleysville, West Point, Saluda
and then through Gloucester County to arrive at noon
at the Riverwalk Café where we enjoyed wonderful
fellowship, great food, and terrific scenery. We even
saw a tall ship, the Coleman bridge opening and this
Navel ship heading up the river to the Navel Weapons
Station! A brief discussion about the American Heart
Association Poker Run was had and Amy DeMasters
won the door prize – a $50 gift certificate for Catlin’s.
After lunch, the 20 of us spent a little time wandering
around Yorktown and a few did a little shopping as
well.
The ride home was just as wonderful as host Rick
Catlin routed us up the Colonial Parkway, through Wil-
liamsburg and then up Route 5 returning back to Catlin
Kustom Cycles just before 5 PM. In all, we rode over
250 miles over many of Virginia’s back roads.
Catlin Kustom Cycles hosts a variety of events and
rides year round. To see what’s coming up visit their
website at www.ckccustoms.com

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Oct. 27, 28, 29, 2006
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Recreation & Tourism, and the Newport News Sheriff Department

www.VaFallClassic.org
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 STAR Touring & Riding #188
Invites you to join us for our annual

Food Distribution

Together with the Judeo Christian Outreach Center

We will be distributing food to as many as 400 families

The Ride will leave promptly at 10:00 am from

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 News Bytes
EPA ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE
BUILDERS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
recently released a Letter of Guidance for the ‘Certification
Procedure for Highway Motorcycle Engines,’ which will allow
the use of certified EPA-compliant engines without restriction.
Under EPA regulations issued in 2003, custom bike builders
are limited to building only 24 non-compliant motorcycles
per model year, and individuals are allowed to own only one
EPA exempt kit bike in their lifetime. But now, following a
year of successful efforts between the EPA and industry and
consumer groups, the ‘Certification Procedure for Highway
Motorcycle Engines’ will allow builders of aftermarket en-
gines to provide EPA-compliant engine packages to individu-
als, dealers and small volume motorcycle manufacturers,
thus circumventing the strict regulations applied to non-EPA
compliant motorcycles. Therefore, the new Certification Pro-
cedure will permit certified engines installed in new highway
motorcycle chassis to be operated or re-sold without onerous
construction and ownership restrictions, provided the require-
ments of the procedure, as well as the federal Clean Air Act
anti-tampering requirements, are met. By using motors that
are certified to meet emissions regulations, individuals and
builders can now build EPA compliant motorcycles without
having to go through the complicated and costly emissions
testing procedures themselves, thus allowing small volume
manufacturers to build and sell as many custom motorcycles
as they want to, and individuals can now own, ride and sell
them without prior restrictions as long as the engine package
is not altered in any way that increases exhaust emissions.
BIG BEN WON’T PROMOTE HELMETS Ben Roethlis-
berger, the Super Bowl XL winning quarterback whose June
12th motorcycle accident made worldwide headlines when a
car turned left in front of him, says he won’t be promoting hel- Phoenix, Arizona, Francesca Cisneros is used to working
mets any time soon. Following his release from the hospital
after undergoing facial reconstructive surgery, the Pittsburgh
Steelers star released a statement saying that; “If I ever ride
again, it certainly will be with a helmet,” immediately rais-
ing hopes among pro-helmet law advocates that he would
barnstorm the country making speeches and filming public
service announcements to promote helmets. But don’t count
on it. In an exclusive interview with “Good Morning America,”
the quarterback told Robin Roberts why he wouldn’t become
an advocate for helmet use: “I don’t think that that’s my
place,” he said. “You know, I think that some people feel that,
you know, I probably should be doing that and being a big ad-
vocate for that. But for me, you know, I’m going to let people
make their own decision ‘cause I think that’s what it’s about.
So I don’t think you’ll see me doing any kind of billboards or QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Liberty and freedom and democracy
advertisements.”
INDIA RELAXES HELMET RULE Many motorcycle riders
look happy about relaxing the rule of wearing helmet for
motorcycle passengers. For them, they say, it is an escape
from carrying around an extra helmet and makes it easier
for giving lifts. Not wearing helmet by backseat rider is more
risky than the joy it brings. Doctors, who have to attend those
injured in accidents, look at it differently. The making of wear-
ing helmet optional for pillion rider was not a good decision,
said senior medical consultant and chief of medical education
at National Academy of Medical Science of Bir Hospital Dr.
Madhur Dev Bhattarai. He said that pillion riders are more at
risk of head injuries and even deaths than drivers in motor-
cycle accidents. Talking to The Rising Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai
said he saw no reason in scrapping the compulsory wearing
of helmet for both riders. There is no rationale in easing the
rule at this time. “If it was done when the security situation
was more critical that would be understandable,”he added.
Helmets were made compulsory even for pillion riders about
three years ago, but traffic police have eased the rule for
pillion riders despite pleas from the medical community that
easing of the rule might make women become more vulner-
able as most of them are passengers and also because of
their seating position. However, SSP at the Valley Traffic
Police Office Bhisma Prasai said that the option was given
because of public complaints. He said they have taken public
opinion during one-month period before the decision was
taken and most of the riders opined that it would be better
if it was made optional rather than compulsory as we have
limited road length and the traffic speed is also slow.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Man Breaks Moving Violation Re-
cord -- An Italian scooterist in Turin has shattered the previ-
ous record for moving violations with a whopping 144 points
in less than 15 minutes. His crimes include: not wearing a
helmet, riding without rear-view mirrors, speeding, running a
red light, not stopping when police ordered, riding the wrong
way down city-center streets, riding without lights, riding on
pedestrian footpaths, riding without insurance, and worst of
all, incorrectly attached license plates. The previous Italian
record had stood since April at 116 points in a single night.
Not to be outdone, an American woman recently racked up
70 speeding tickets in 5 months. As a mortgage broker in
with big numbers, but it’s the double-digit speed limits she
has trouble with. Speeding cameras in Scottsdale, a sub-
urb of Phoenix, snapped pictures of the 32-year-old woman
as she tore through the sun-baked city in her Honda Civic
between March 2 and July 31, and she has been issued 70
speeding tickets. “She told arresting officers she was speed-
ing because she seemed to be late for client meetings all the
time,” Scottsdale Police Department spokesman Mark Clark
told Reuters. “I guess she’s got some time management is-
sues.” Police said Cisneros said she threw her speeding tick-
ets away because she thought nothing could happen to her if
she didn’t pay them. Clark said Cisneros faces some $11,000
in fines and could have her license suspended.
are so very precious that you do not fight to win them once
and then stop. You do not do that. Liberty and freedom and
democracy are prizes that are awarded only to those people
who fight to win them and then keep on fighting eternally
to hold them.” Sgt. Alvin York (1887-1964), WWI Medal of
Honor recipient
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How Would You Ride If You Knew
You Couldn’t Fall??
By Amy DeMasters
Ride Like You Can’t Fall!
I went for a ride on my bike one evening in the early sum-
mer. The temperature was a perfect 75 degrees. The sky
was blue, and I was alone and free on my bike. I had felt
God tugging on me to leave what I was doing and jump on
the bike and ride…alone with Him. And so, I rode! This
particular ride, God had an agenda and He told me where
to go.
I…or, more accurately, “we” headed down rt. 10 and then
hung a left onto Enon-Church Rd. He told me to head
toward Snake Road. For those who live around here,
snake road is a well know 2 mile stretch of road that winds
up and down and around curves like a snake winding his
way through the woods. Over rocks and gullies the snake
slithers, leaving little room on each side for error. Driv-
ing a car down Snake Road is a little dangerous, and you
need to give it your full attention. Driving a motorcycle
down Snake Road is more than dangerous. It could be
deadly. There are no center lines, and to avoid the edge,
most vehicles “crowd” the center, hoping they won’t meet
any oncoming traffic. So on your motorcycle, you not
only need to worry about banking sharp turns, keeping
control of your bike, and not losing your nerve, you also
have to watch out for cars and trucks coming head on
around each hidden turn in the road. It is a great place
to test yourself, and your skill in steering your bike. You
can push yourself and gain confidence when you make it
through successfully. And once you have mastered the
turns, it is just plain fun!
I was riding down Snake Road this beautiful summer
evening,…and feeling pretty good about the way I was
handling the bike. I wasn’t pulling up too fast out of my
turns, I wasn’t breaking before turns, and I was keeping
my speed steady. I was feeling goooood! Then, God
spoke to me. He had a lesson for me to learn that night.
He said,
“How would you ride if you knew you couldn’t fall?”
As I continued to drive, I thought about that question. At
first, it was hard to even imagine how that would change
a person! If I couldn’t fall.... I began to see myself driving
faster and faster on this road, rounding the blind turns
without fear, experiencing the thrill as I road up and over
the hills! What fun that would be!! I began to ride my bike
with more confidence and a bit faster while, in my mind,
the ride was insane! I was riding like a pro. My bike and I
were one. My turns were so low, my knee almost touched
the pavement. I was a blur going down the road! And I
was having the time of my life!!
Snake Road came to an end. What a rush that had been!
I came out on a straight, flat road and it was then that God
completed His lesson. He said, “You should LIVE like
that!”
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You should LIVE like you can’t fall!
Tears began to flow down my face as His words struck
my heart and the impact of them reverberated through my
body. I realized that day that I wasn’t living life as God in-
tended me to live. Instead, I was held back with fear: fear
of what lay around the next turn, or fear my own lack of
abilities,…so many fears. Most of all, I was afraid to fall!
I
There are worse things than falling---
You know, there are worse things than falling. I know
you are afraid. In fact, the older I get, the better I am
at identifying the terrible consequences to risky be-
havior. Kids don’t worry about falling. They just jump
on the bicycle or skateboard, or water skis, or bungee
jump and go for it! They don’t even consider what
would happen if the cord broke, or they landed wrong
on those skis, or they landed on their head while at-
tempting a flip on the skateboard. They don’t even
consider the broken bones, concussions, scrapes and
PAIN that is very likely to occur in their near future.
Why not? It’s because they don’t care. It is worth it
to them. They are interested in the thrill of the ride.
They are seeking the excitement and exhilaration that
only risk can bring on! There is never riding, never
knowing the thrill, the freedom, sense of accomplish-
ment. There is…never really living
II
What are we afraid of?
·Losing control! Not able to turn, not able to stop
·What is coming around the corner
·Keeping up w/the group
·The sheer speed can be frightening
·Crashing! Into the ditch! Into the hill! On the pave-
ment!
III
So, if you knew you couldn’t fall…How would you
LIVE?
·I would have no fear b/c I couldn’t fall
·I’d embrace the speed, the thrill
·I would risk everything…b/c I couldn’t lose!
·I’d take on the challenge…b/c I would achieve it!
·I’d bring as many as I could with me…b/c they can’t
fall either!
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Have you ever stopped into a cool little shop that not many people know about & you feel like you’ve just found a hidden treasure? Well,
each month we’ll be featuring places such as these that have been found by our readers so that others can go check out these gems of the
road for themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace cool that you’ve been & you think we should spread the word – drop us an
email & a picture or 2 anytime

ROUTE 17 – The Rider’s Highway

This month Thunder Roads is taking it to Route 17. That is not just
the name of the road, but the shop! It’s the rider’s highway. The owner,
Lori Henderson, has spent a great deal of time stocking her show room
full of quality riding apparel and accessories. She also has a full parts
department where you can order custom parts for your scoot. Many of
you know Lori from all the work she has done for several local events,
rides, and charities. She has put that same energy into her shop. Route
17 is conveniently co-located with Aggressor Custom Cycles who offer
full service mechanic work along with everything you need to make your
bike go faster.
This past month was Route 17’s grand opening celebration. It was
a fun filled weekend with a bike show, live music, poker run, a poster
signing by the MSV Photography poster girls, and much more! You can
tell by the pictures that it was a great event! She has just begun. On
October 1st 2006 she is hosting, as the final stop, the Charlie Fisher Memorial Ride. Other sponsors include Bayside
Harley-Davidson, Sunrise Cycles, Cycle Gear, Seven City Cycles, Brickhouse Cycles, Chix Custom Cycles, Bone-
shakers Bar and Grill, Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson, Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, East Coast Bikes & Trikes, The
Bier Garden, PTown & More! There will be over one thousand dollars in prizes, music by Bad Influence and don’t
forget, the bikini contest! Route 17 is located at 3403 High Street in Portsmouth, VA (check out their ad in this issue).
Come out and support Lori and check out her shop. You won’t be disappointed, it truly is a one-stop shop!
Hammer

Photos by: Tobias Dodgen and MSV Photography

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The Fastlane Biker Gear 1 Year Anniversary Party, Bike Show and Benefit
for the VetsHouse was a huge success this past Sunday August 6th.
Over 500 bikes were in attendance through out the day for the event. A total of 32 bikes in 5 classes registered for
the bike show. There were 1st and 2nd place trophies awarded and a best in show with a leather jacket grand prize.
Great music was provided during the day by the Blue Lords and Astro DJ’s. The Blue Lords were cranking out some
good southern rock and blues. Greg from Astro handled the breaks and MC activities for the event.
Jerry’s of Chesapeake took care of making sure everyone was fed that might be hungry. There were cold drinks to
keep everyone cool supplied by the VetsHouse including the beverage van from Hoffman Beverage Co.
A Dyno was set up on site by Ice Cycles for those who wanted to check their horsepower or tune their machines.
Door prizes were given out throughout the day including dyno runs, gift certificates and merchandise. Fast lane and
Joe Hill of DogHouse Paint provided some nice custom painted items to raffle for the VetsHouse.
A big thanks goes out to all the volunteers who worked hard to make this event happen and run as smoothly as it
did. There were volunteers from various bike clubs and groups who came together to help out, including members of
the Elks, BoneShakers SC, Longshoreman and Tidewater HOG Chapter. A special thanks goes out to Bobby G from
Upright Builders. Bobby G handled all of the Bike show activities.
Thanks also go out to all the sponsors, including Epstein, Sandler
& Flora Lawyers, Thunder Roads Magazine, Dog House Paint. Com,
Hampton Roads Luggage & Leather Repair and Bravos Frozen
Custard.
At end of the day everyone had a great time, but most importantly
over $1200.00 was raised for the VetsHouse. Smitty from the Vets-
House would also like to express his appreciation to everyone and
say thank you.
A very sincere thanks goes out to everyone who attended and
made this event a success.

Randy & Kim / Fastlane Biker Gear

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 Next time you come home for the
night and you put your keys away,
think of this:

It’s a security alarm

system that you prob-
ably already have and
requires no installation.
Start keeping your
car keys next to your
bed on the night stand
when you go to bed at
night.
If you think someone
is trying to get into your
house, or if you hear
a noise outside your
house, just press the
panic alarm on your
car key chain. Test it
- It will go off from most
everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until
your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button
on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway
or garage.
If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to
break in your house, odds are the burglar or rapist won’t
stick around.....after a few seconds all the neighbors will
be looking out their windows to see who is out there and
sure enough the criminal won’t want that.
Try yours to make sure it works before you rely on it.
Just know that you must press the alarm button again to
turn it off.
And remember to carry your keys while walking to your
car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way
there.....
This is something that should really be shared with
everyone. Maybe it could save a life or prevent a sexual
abuse crime.

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 The Joker’s Wild
Mike, if you were on a date, having supper with a nice
young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go
to the bathroom?” “Just a minute, I have to go piss.”
Mike said. The teacher replied “That would be rude and
impolite!” “What about you Bill, how would you say it?”
“I am sorry, but I really need to go to the bathroom, I’ll
be right back.” The teacher responded, “That’s better,
but it’s still not very nice to say the word bathroom at the
table.” “And you Little Johnny are you able to use your
intelligence for once and show us your good manners?”
Little Johnny replied “Darling, may I please be excused
for a moment; I have to shake hands with a very dear
friend of mine, whom I hope you’ll get to meet after
supper.”
When Gator was 19, round about 1951, he worked
at a gas station and in came a woman on a brand new
motorcycle, all white and chrome. She was dressed in
all white leather, boots and helmet, the old style; leather
with goggles. When she took of her helmet her beautiful
long blond hair cascaded down to her waist. She asked
him to check something on the engine and as he did he
burned his knuckles on a hot nut. He said something
like, “dang, that nut sure is hot”. She replied, “Sonny, if
you spent as much time between my legs as that engine,
your nuts would stay hot too.” (Gator loved motorcycles
from that day on).
A man and his wife were working in their garden one
day and the man looks over at his wife and says “Your
butt is getting really big, I mean really big. I bet your butt
is bigger than the barbecue grill.” With that he proceeded
to get a measuring tape and measure the grill and then
went over to where his wife was working and measured
his wife’s bottom. “Yep, I was right, your butt is two inches
wider than the barbecue grill!!!” The woman chose to
ignore her husband. Later that night in bed, the husband
is feeling frisky. He makes some advances towards his
wife who completely brushes him off. “What’s wrong?” he
asks. She answers: “You don’t really think I’m going to
fire up this big-ass grill for one teenie weenie, do you?”
A lady walked into a Lexus dealership to browse, and
spotted the most beautiful, perfect “loaded” Lexus - and
walked over to inspect it closer. As she bent forward to
feel the fine Italian leather upholstery, an unexpected little
burst of flatulence escaped her. Very embarrassed, she
anxiously looked around to see if anyone had noticed.
There standing behind her was a salesman. With a
pleasant smile he greeted her, “Good day, Madame.
How may we help you today?” Trying to maintain an
air of sophistication and acting as though nothing had
happened, she smiled back and asked, “Sir, what is the
price of this lovely vehicle?” Still smiling pleasantly, the
salesman replied, “Madame, I’m very sorry to say that if
you farted just touching it, you’re literally going to squat
and drop one when you hear the price.”
Next time there's something that you truly want to do,
but you're kinda scared to attempt it, just remember
there's a lot scarier things in life.........For instance, just
imagine you're Mel Gibson at a briss.
The Joker’s Wild
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 38
A mother was working in the kitchen listening to her
5 year old son playing with his new electric train in the
living room. She heard the train stop and her son saying,
“All of you sons of bitches who want off, get the hell off
now...cause this is the last stop! And all of you bastards
who are getting on, get your asses in the train cause
we’re going down the tracks. ”The horrified mother went
in and told her son, “We don’t use that kind of language
in this house. Now, I want you to go to your room and
you are to stay there for TWO HOURS. When you
come out, you may play with your train...but I want you
to use nice language. ”Two hours later, the son came
out of the bedroom and resumed playing with his train.
Soon the train stopped and the mother heard her son
say...”All passengers please remember to take all of your
belongings with you. We thank you and hope your trip
was a pleasant one. We hope you will ride with us again
soon.” She heard her little darling continue...”for those
of you just boarding, remember there is no smoking in
the train. We hope you will have a pleasant and relaxing
journey with us today.” As the mother began to smile, the
child added, “And, for those of you who are truly pissed
off about the TWO HOUR delay, please see the bitch in
the kitchen...”
Bubba and Billy Joe are walking down the street in
Atlanta, and they see a sign on a store which reads,
“Suits $5.00 each!, Shirts $2.00 each, trousers $2.50
each. Bubba says to his pal, “Billy Joe, Look here! We
could buy a whole gob of these, take ‘em back to Sand
Mountain, sell ‘em to our friends, and make a fortune.
Just let me do the talkin’ ‘cause if they hear your accent,
they might think wuz ignorant, and not wanna sell
that stuff to us. Now, I’ll talk in a slow Alabama drawl
so’s they don’t know wuz from Georgia. ”They go in
and Bubba says with his best fake Alabama drawl, “I’ll
take 50 of them suits at $5.00 each, 100 of them there
shirts at $2.00 each, 50 pairs of them there trousers
at $2.50 each. I’ll back up my pickup and...”The owner
of the shop interrupts, “Ya’ll from South Georgia, ain’t
ya?””Well...yeah,” says a surprised Bubba....”How come
you knowed that? “Cause this is a dry-cleaners.”
Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a
helicopter, ten men and one woman. The rope was not
strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that
one had to leave, because otherwise they were all going
to fall. They weren’t able to name that person, until the
woman gave a very touching speech. She said that
she would voluntarily let go of the rope, because, as a
woman, she was used to giving up everything for her
husband and kids, or for men in general, and was used
to always making sacrifices with little in return. As soon
as she finished her speech, all the men started clapping
their hands.......
New & Improved Terms: He does not act like a
“TOTAL ASS” He develops a case of “RECTAL-
CRANIAL INVERSION” He does not get “FALLING-
DOWN DRUNK” - He becomes “ACCIDENTALLY
HORIZONTAL.” He is not “BALDING”, he
is in “FOLLICLE REGRESSION”.
Peace In :)
HUMANE SOCIETY POKER RUN
Article and Photos By: “Little Debby” Burnett

The Humane Society for Campbell County (HSCC),

Virginia, held a poker run (organized by Kathy and
Butch Bryant and Cindy Driskill) on Saturday, June
17, 2006, to aid their efforts to save the lives of
homeless animals in Campbell County. The ride
started at Lynchburg Harley Davidson, and in-
cluded stops at Sheetz in New London, American
Legend Custom Cycles in Rustburg and Brookneal
Food Lion. The final stop was Laurino’s Restaurant
in Alta Vista, where there was a $5.00 buffet for
the riders and the prizes were handed out.
HSCC raised over $1,200 by selling 67 poker
hands and $164 worth of 50/50 tickets.
Laurino’s Restaurant also donated the mon-
ey received from the buffet for the riders.
Twenty door prizes donated by local busi-
nesses were awarded in addition to prizes
for best and worst poker hands. We would
like to thank the businesses for their dona-
tions and the riders for their participation.
Humane societies throughout the U.S. are
in constant need of assistance in their
endeavor to aid homeless and sick ani-
mals. Donations of old towels, blankets
and sheets, along with cat and dog food
are always needed. Here are a few of
the websites that can be of assistance
in finding the humane society in your
area www.rescuegroups.org, www.1-800-save-a-
pet.com, www.petfinder.org and www.pets911.org.
INTERSTATE Journal
By Matthew Allan

Dateline: July15, 2006 West

Virginia to Colorado
This article is a series
describing travel on our
interstates. The trip to
Colorado takes 2 ½ days traveling 1,840 miles. The actual
riding time is about 30 hours. There was little time for pictures
but weather and people encountered make a great story.
Road Conditions
I-68 running through Western Maryland and West Virginia has
to be one of the most scenic interstates in the country. It is a
rural and climbs high into the Alleghenies crossing over the
Eastern Continental Divide. In mid-July with an early morning
start the mountains were surreal with low-lying clouds and dark
forests giving that misty mountain look. Cool temperatures
and dry roads in West Virginia allowed for fast travel. Our plan
was to travel south and cross Kentucky on I-64. The route is Midnight Venture they were riding was doing the job pulling
picturesque and offers better amenities. But there is bridge a small cargo trailer with camping gear. They appeared to be
renovation through Huntington, WV that requires care. After fairing well as shown in the picture here.
that, I-64 generally ran clear until St. Louis where major road There was a couple from Missouri headed home after a romp
construction near East St. Louis continues. Finally, the bridges in the Dakotas. They looked rather burnt traveling in the
over the Mississippi near the Arch are undergoing renovation hottest part of the country that week. I tried to tell them how
and force alternate routes around the city. Definitely avoid the the weather would change from “Wild Bill” to “Sponge Bob”
St. Louis area this summer if you can! as they headed east but don’t know if it soaked in. I do know
Heading west into Missouri much needed repaving of I-70 was two days later St. Louis was engulfed even more severe storms
complete. In Kansas City closure of the I-670 Bypass required with over 50% of the population without power and many
some quick thinking to navigate the old I-70 route through forced to evacuate due to the heat. I feel like we got through St
the city. Heading west I-70 was clear to Colorado with the Louis just in time.
exception of about 10 miles of roadwork just before Salina, KS. We encountered two couples from Virginia traveling with Gold
Weather Wings and pop-up campers. They had been to Utah and were
The weather on the trip was tough. Major thunderstorms hit returning after about a week. They would be traveling with the
Louisville, KY while we were there. The storms caused local thunderstorms and heat rolling east.
flooding and severe wind gusts that made it impossible to I am always humbled by the motorcycle trips of others.
continue. On a Friday afternoon during rush hour stopping
on I-64 is a danger in itself. A woman driving a van was kind Safe travels. Life is best just cruisin’.
enough to allow 4 soaked bikers some temporary refuge until
the storm eased up. (Thank You Kind Samaritan!) A couple Matthew Allan is a moto-journalist living in Colorado and West
riding a Harley piled into the van with us and shared their Virginia. He keeps a ride in both places to placate the road
riding adventures. demons that haunt him. He is the author of The Zen Guide to
That night we watched the storm floods the streets around Motorcycle Riding.
us. I hope the people we met that day did not attempt to ride
further. Morning brought clear skies but the forecast called for
temperatures above 100 degrees heading west into Kansas and
Colorado. So the most difficult part of the trip remained before
us. We could feel the heat build on our backs even with an
early morning start. We kept on long sleeve shirts to avoid the
heat of direct sun. I tried to keep on chaps to protect my legs
from road debris and the heat of the engine. The water-cooled
Venture did very well but it was hot sitting over the engine and
above the scorching pavement riding for the entire day. By the
time we reached eastern Colorado, I shed the chaps to lower
my own body temperature as the ride turned into a grill over a
fire pit.
People on the Road
The best story I heard on the trip was an Ontario couple
traveling about two months and 12,000 miles! They had
crossed Montana into Oregon. They rode the northern
California coast best and then traveled into Utah’s Escalante
and then over Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. The
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3rd Annual East Coast Sturgis MC Rally
by Randy Kidder, Sgt at Arms, Eastern Panhandle Chapter ABATE of West Virginia
This was the 3rd Annual East Coast Sturgis held in Little Orleans, MD. on August 10th-13th. Over the weekend they
had 8 great bands, scenic rides, a bike show, bike rodeo games, vendors galore, and the best of all the Motorcycle
Demo Derby! All held on 70 sum acres of private land surround by thousands of acres of state land. If camping is not
your thing they make things easier by providing showers! ECS is quickly become one of the premiere events on the
East coast.
Marilyn’s Bike Show
by Dave Sutton
Pictures by- Donut

Lynchburg, Virginia- Marilyn’s Hot Rod Cafe’, across from Lynchburg Airport, recently held their annual
Bike Show. On June 25th, Bikers gathered for a day of good fun, music, and great looking bikes. Luckily, the
high winds and torrential rains didn’t arrive until later in the afternoon.
Many know that in Lynchburg, things are done a little differently than in some other places and Marilyn’s
Bike Show is no exception. Each entrant was given a door prize ticket and prizes were awarded each half-
hour. The first 25 entrants were also given a gift bag stuffed with goodies from local vendors. The unusual
part comes in with the judging. There are no classes and the bikes are judged by Marilyn’s staff! The top 10
received prizes as open class. Short, sweet and simple with no arguing over what belongs in what class.
The day was a lot of fun. The Ink Works and WFO Racing had displays, as well as ABATE of Virginia’s
Iron Horse Cavalry Chapter and a local volunteer fire department. The Hateful Bones band did a good job
of drowning out the nearby air traffic. However, around 3:00 P.M., a sky that looked like something from the
movies began creeping up Route 29 and got to us about a half-hour later. That didn’t spoil the fun though.
The judging was already done, so the awards ceremony was just moved inside.
Marilyn’s newest T-shirts proclaim the Cafe’ to be “Lynchburg’s Premiere Old School Biker Bar.” The own-
ers, Lee and Bert, are long time supporters of Lynchburg’s motorcycle community. Drop in sometime for
good food and good people.

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Haus of Trikes 804526-2208 Iron Core Virginia Beach, VA
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www.ghosttownharley.com (800) 888-3619 www.davishd.com
Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle
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1701 Temple Parkway 7203A George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt17
Prince George, VA Yorktown, VA
(804) 861-4700 (757) 898-7702
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 Top Notch Custom Cycles Reeps Riders Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill Comfort Inn Oceanfront South
2011 Princess Anne Street 3601B E. Ocean View Ave 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3456 Norfolk, VA 23518 Rt. 17 North Nags Head, NC
(540) 899-9929 www.topnotchcustomcycles.com (757) 362-3971 Gloucester, VA (800) 334-3302
www.reepsriders.com (804) 693-7218
Waugh Enterprises www.damonsbar.com
385 Waugh Boulevard Route 17 – The Rider’s Highway
Orange, VA 3403 High Street (Hwy 17) Dirty Dick’s Crab House
(540) 672-5550 Portsmouth, VA 23707 Rudee Inlet CHARTER BOAT AMETHYST. Rehobeth Beach,
(757) 967-8268 Virginia Beach, VA DE (1/2 an hour north of Ocean City MD) on Indian
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(540) 362-9790 Newport News (757) 575-5977
Whitt’s Harley-Davidson/Buell Sales, Inc.
9321 Center Street West Virginia HOOTERs of Chesterfield
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(304) 426-4241 HOOTERS of Richmond Al’s Towing of Virginia – 24 Hour Service
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Richmond, VA Norfolk, VA 23502
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Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C. Mako Mike’s Restaurant EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT! (757) 897-9790
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2097 New Market Rd
Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories Richmond, VA
166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G (804) 795-4114
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Segeleon Racing LLC
(757) 340-4446 Club Car Café (757) 651-7451
18497 Dunne Ave North Carolina Email: lsegeleon@pssfed.com
Harley-Haven Parksley, VA 23421
1920Atlantic Ave (757) 665-7822 Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, Trailer World
Virginia Beach, VA Sports Center & Marina 1982 George Washington Memorial Highway
(757) 425-2458 The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon 169 Walnut Island Blvd Gloucester Point, VA 23062
6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt 17 Grandy, NC 27939 www.vatrailerworld.com
Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties Yorktown, VA (252) 453-4153
9902A Warwick Blvd (757) 898-8500 www.outerbanksbikerally.com
Newport News, VA
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The Quest
For The Best
by Dave “Letterfly” Knoeder
At a noisy gathering, throngs of bikers move in.
Custom paint arouses curiosity. Letterfly, an artist
with a penchant for paint and a background in
entertainment, wields an odd-looking paint brush to
create old-school pinstripe designs. Today, outside
Colonial Harley-Davidson in Prince George, Virginia,
questions fly as usual from the leather-clad masses.
“What is the biggest thing you ever painted?”
Letterfly reviews the projects that span his
thirty-plus year career. “The murals I’m painting
inside easily qualify.”
Not quite as massive as the frescoes of the Sistine
Chapel, this seven mural project is none-the-less an
admirable undertaking. Interestingly, they are being
painted the old-fashioned way, with brushes.
“I wanted artwork to greet the guests,” says Guy
Bertram, owner, who commissioned the paintings.
“Letterfly took my ideas and created entertaining
works of art that support the motorcycling premise and
culture.”
First, a patriotic scene with eagles and flags, then a
visual connection with the past implies longevity:
above the new bike inventory a grinning motorcyclist
in early Twentieth Century garb rides what would now
be an antique bike. The artwork flanking him catches
couples and bikes in romantic poses. The images are
rich in retro-fashion details--hairstyles, hat wear,
and (for that period) state-of-the-art motorcycles.
The third mural, over the performance bikes, displays
flat-track racing with a hot shoe, the most
spectacular and dustiest of motorcycling sports. Or
maybe it’s the hill climb, or the motocross, or . . .
Anyway, the depictions of these noisy activities
provide another facet of rich Harley-Davidson history.
The most animated mural conveys the heart pounding,
adrenalin-pumping thrill of motorcycling as a runaway
bike bursts through the wall. Exaggerated points of
perspective and dramatic foreshortening make the image
spectacular; a tri-corn hat makes it pure Colonial.
The Dyno room features a picture window allowing
customers to watch their bikes being computer
fine-tuned. The blank wall around that window now
depicts a drag bike blowing a cloud of smoke before a
grandstand full of people. Above the scene is the
“Wall of Fame,” honoring the high performance
customers.
The bland roll up door in the customer lounge now
sports a rolling highway threaded through rugged
countryside, serving as a reminder of the staff’s
dedication to get the customer rolling.
Back in the middle of the crowd, the artist completes
another pinstriped motif. Impeccable workmanship
accomplishes its objective. The owner of the bike,
like the owner of the store, beams with pride.
Letterfly, in seven weeks, has transformed a modern
retail Harley facility and painted personal touches on
countless bikes. From this point forward, onlookers
will lean in, and upon inspection of the details, will
agree whole-heartedly that

“It ain’t complete until it’s duded up with paint!”

To learn more visit Letterfly.com.
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THUNDERon the road
Thunder On The Road will return in our October issue but in the meantime, we thought you’d
enjoy checking out a few pics of rides from around the globe. See you next month -
Hammer

Custom Fighter Plane Harley in Guatemala Ducati in Town Square Antigua

Ferrari dealer in Heaven, I mean Italy. Harley in Lisbon Portugal

(its not a motorcycle by I had to!)

Redneck Inventions

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 POINTMAN PERSPECTIVE
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
It was a very warm Summer day in Dinwiddie county. You
could feel the sweat dripping down from under your helmet.
Two of our H.O.G. members were riding the back country
roads. It was clear and beautiful. Everything seemed right.
Then, seemingly out of no where a large doe jumped out in
front of our friend in the lead. The impact threw him off his
bike and he died instantly on impact.
In a matter of seconds, a friend, husband, father was sud-
denly, tragically gone. It made no sense. This shouldn’t
have happened. This man had so much to live for. The first
thing we ask at a time such as this is…WHY? Why did this
happen? How could a loving God take such a good man
from his family and friends?
The answer is…we don’t know. Only God himself can
answer that. We can only call upon Him to comfort us in our
hour of need and to be assured that He hears us, loves us,
ROCKY ANGONE
and will never leave us. 2 Corinthians 3-5 says “Blessed
be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
Rocky is a Vietnam veteran. He served with Air
of all mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all
Cavalry Troop of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regi-
our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who
ment from 68-69. He is now the outpost leader
are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we our-
of Pointman International Ministries of Chester,
selves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ
sponsored by Dominion Counseling and Training
abound in us, so our consolation also abounds in Christ”.
Center of Varina, VA. He and his wife Donna live
I am a Vietnam Vet, biker, musician and Jesus freak. At
in Chester and together they have 5 children and
my age (a tender 61 years), I have experienced the loss of
12 grand children. They are members of Corner-
family members, friends and comrades in arms. Any death
stone Assembly of God and are active in the Rich-
in the “family” is devastating and requires a grieving process
mond Emmaus Community and The Richmond
and time to heal. Undeniably, tragedy, loss and bad news
International House of Prayer.
are part of the inevitabilities of life. They will happen! My
Rocky is the Business Manager of South Rich-
question to you is…Are you prepared? As a Christian I can’t
mond Harley-Davidson and is the SRHD H.O.G.
answer why to the way things sometime happen, but I can
Chaplain. He also belongs to the Virginia Christian
tell you that I know the peace of a loving savior. You too
Riders Chapter 173 of The Christian Motorcyclists
can be ready. This peace, love and forgiveness are yours
Association and is a former Motorcycle Safety
for the asking. Ask now….He’s waiting for you.
Foundation instructor.
Next to Jesus and Donna, his passions include
“May the road rise up to meet you,
riding his Harley, playing music, and working out
May the wind always be at your back,
at American Family Fitness Centers and Bon Air
May the rain fall gently on your fields,
Dance and Pilates Studio.
Until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His
hand.”
Contact Rocky with your comments, suggestions,
or snide remarks at rockyangone@cavtel.net.
(old Irish prayer)

Via Con Dios

Rocky

“Scootertrash”

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ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to
protect our rights.
“No matter what you ride, we want YOU! Info: Mike (703) 321-
0714 Leg hotline 800-3-ABATE-4
ABATE of VA/Blue Ridge
Meets at 7 pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pano’s Rest. in Harrisonburg.
Info: (434) 248-6211
ABATE of VA/Battlefield Chapt.
Meets 3rd Wed. @7:30 pm at Guisseppe’s Italian Rest. Contact
Red (434) 535-0608
ABATE Blackwater Chapter of VA
Meets 2nd Tues at 7:30 pm, Jordans Rest. 1200 Armory Dr.,
Franklin, VA
ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg &
surrounding counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434)
239-4170. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month
at Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm
ABATE of VA/Olde Dominion Chapter
Meets at JV’s Restaurant at 6666 Route 50, Falls Church,
Virginia. First Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Info
odchapter@yahoo.com
ABATE OF VA/Star City
Meets 7 pm, 2nd Wed @ Starters, Colorado Street in Salem VA.
Info:(540) 985-6808.www.starcityabate.freeservers.com starcity
abate@hotmail.com
ABATE of VA/Tidewater
Meets 3rd Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk.
Info: (757) 560-6892 hersheyc@wolrdnet.att.net
ABATE/FIRST CAPITOL CHAPTER
st
Meets 1 Sunday @ 10 am at Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757
5429 Richmond Road
ABATE of River City
rd
Meets at 5 pm, 3 Sunday most months at Valentino’s in
Chester, VA. Contact Steve at hawgske@msn.com
or (804) 743-2038
American Cruisers Chapter
Chesapeake, VA Jack Wright (757) 465-8578,
Ruddfan4life@cox.net www.americancruisers.us
American Cruisers Chapter 144
Suffolk, VA Bill Brewer (757) 255-4200
American Cruisers Chapter 145 - Virginia Peninsula
President: Bill Pauls, (757) 879-6811,
email: StarcruiserBill@aol.com,
web: http://www.aca145.org
The American Legion Riders of Post 284
P.O. Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167,
email: herbiewms@netscape.com
Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach)
Christian Riding Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pm
Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190
sluggo@armyofthelordva.org
www.armyofthelordva.org
Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3rd Friday at
Bayside Harley-Davidson
Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at
Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc.
501 ©3 Non-Profit Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial
Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Office:
(301) 893-2900 Email: bikerswithheart@yahoo.com
Website: www.fireupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart
Motto: We Ride Because We Care
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V –
Hampton Roads
Meets 4th Wed every month 7 pm,
110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA
Club President – Susan Taylor (757) 531-1224
blueknightsva5@yahoogroups.com
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIII
Meets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge
Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824
Blue Knights Virginia Chapter III
Richmond, VA (804) 379-0578
Club Directory
Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley
Harley-Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay
(540) 721-1969, Graffan Reynolds (540) 588-6191,
Dave Miller (540) 362-3962
Buell Owners in the DC area
Meets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D
Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle Club
Bill Robinson, Chapter President
Email: wrr1home@comcast.net
Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910
Central VA Trail Riders
Meets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.
At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038
Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia
Chapter 348
www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month
@ Java Rock in Manassas
@ 9:30 am, President – Rick Saunders,
webmaster@nvcrcma.com
CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)
Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA
Info: (540) 588-6191
Concours Owners Group
COG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne
Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887
Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874
Email: psprague@shentel.net
Down By Law 757 MC Club
www.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”
Email: quietstormzx9@aol.com
EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA
Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com
GWRRA chapter K of Roanoke
Meets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport
Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAK
Chapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897
GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA
2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235
GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERS
Meets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm
For more info call (540) 265-2986
Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26
Website http//bikers.crusading.org/
“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Officer HRSC
Curzer1500@yahoo.com
Heaven Bound Bikers
Meets 2nd Sat. each month 9am riders in South Hill
(434) 372-3785 a great ride after each meeting
Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry
4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026;
rodneyrides@juno.com
www.heavenssaints.com
Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/C
Meetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am
at Loudoun Motorsports in
Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652
Honda Riders Club (HRC)
Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm
Stonewall Jackson VFD
7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233
Indian Riders Group
VA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com
LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area
Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of
month
See www.ladyriderinc.com or write luv2ride@ladyriderinc.com
Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association
www.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396
Richmond, VA 23235 info@queenbeezmsa.com
Richmond Riders
www.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for
Bikes in the Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact
Jason webmaster@richmondriders.com
Rolling Thunder, Inc. – Chapter 4 VA
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s
2004 Ward Road
Website: www.rollingthunder1.com.
New members please email Kirk @
RTVA4@msn.com or Chris @ sp1r1wolf@msn.com
Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VA
Meets the second Tuesday (on odd months) 7PM at the American
Legion, Post 25, 7609 Marshall Avenue, New Port News, Va.,
(757) 245-4532, and the third Wednesday (on even months) 7PM
at VFW Post 392, 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 486-5875. New member’s please call Gordon
(757) 439-0167 or e-mail: gwaite@pinn.net
Shenandoah Valley HOG
Monthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates
2nd Sunday next month 2nd Tuesday.
hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com
SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES
1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
www.sonofthundermm.com peglegjoe@verizon.net
We meet every first Saturday of each month at thunder alley
Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073
Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome
Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder Alley
Times: Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm; Thurs.(Recovery
Program) 7 pm All our runs go to JC’S Recovery House – All
people that we help through this house are by application and
acceptance based on they’re desire for help
The Southern Cruisers Riding Club Hill City
Chapter of Lynchburg, VA
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at Big Licks Tropical
Grill @ 6:45. Any inquiries please email the following: Phil
Stanley 1st Office SCRC Hill City Chapter pbcaaf@verizon.net
davidl42@adelphia.net r.moyers@verizon.net or visit our
website at www.hillcitycruisers.com
Star Touring & Riding Chapter 188
5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http:
//vbstar.mav.net email:ccnkcstarriders@aol.com, contact Lisa
Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734
Llaufer1@cox.net
Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, Va
Meets the 3rd Thursday each month,
check the website for more info.
http://startouring.org/chapter208/
Contact: Bob Gagne (804)458-4759 or
rjgagne1106@adelphia.net
TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE
ASSOCIATION. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/
events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good
people from all around the area. We’re all working together so
that each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict
with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our
meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month
(except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of Volvo
Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA
Virginia Freedom Riders
P O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com
President: Bernie Adams
Email: Bernie@vfr-race.com Membership Officer:
Sandy Cartwright email: sandy@vfr-race.com
V MAX Owners Association
Eric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct.,
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell, 150*132514*24
Nextel Direct Connect
Jimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia,
5901 Atteentee Rd
Springfield, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15,
Cell: 703-618-2333
Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144 Roseway
Ct., Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753
Williamsburg Riders MC Club
Contact: John Heckman at webmaster@williamsburgriders.org.
We meet the 4th Thursday of each month – see web page for
location. www.williamsburgriders.org
Wings Over History
Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. Appalachian Region N. Virginia
District Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd.,
Richmond, VA 23237
Women on Wheels
www.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER Call
(800) 322-1969 or email: Ironheadbiker@yahoo.com
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 LORREE
My name is Lorree and I ride an ‘04

sound of my Thunderheader ex-ex

haust:
aust: nice and throaty
ty and rumbly.
rumb

still stock. I have plans for a 1200

All of the modifications would take

the bike off the road and I’m in no

Award for our local Southern Cruis-

year riding. I grew up in Michigan

in
n the same small town where my boyfriend,
boy
boyfriend, Randy,
Randy y, grew up, we didn’t meet unt
until
unti
we were both in West Virginia. Now we have three cats, a dog, and my horse. Oh,
yeah, I’m also an equestrienne (for over 35 years) and compete in events. I’m a
member of ABATE of WV and a Sergeant-at-Arms for our local chapter. We’re also
members of Southern Cruisers and I’m the Assistant Safety Officer for that group.
Randy and I take lots of trips on the bikes and enjoy attending several regional
rallies. We originally got our Electra Glide (a ‘93 Ultra Classic) as a comfortable
two-up tourer. But, with the exception of one trip, we always ended up taking two
bikes. Somehow it’s just not the same when I don’t ride my own ride. Although
when I can pry Randy off the Ultra, I enjoy riding it, too. And for short jaunts and
carving twisties, his Sportster can’t be beat.
 RANDY
My name is Randy Kidder. I grew up in Michigan. I started riding metric cruisers
in the early 90’s. Some of my family moved to Virginia and West Virginia through-
out the years. In 2003 I made the move and ended up in the Eastern Panhandle
of West Virginia. I acquired the ‘89 Sportster 1200, you see here, at that time. It
was a bone stock bike when I got a hold of it. I tore in to it completely rebuild-
ing the engine with a Buell top
end, Andrews Cams, and a
Barnett Clutch. I stripped the
rest of the bike down and gave
it an “old school” rattle can
paint job. I put some apes on it
with internal wiring and had a
friend make me a custom sissy
bar. It’s not the chromed out
custom that seems to be popu-
lar nowadays but it never fails
to turn heads wherever I go. I
also am a member and officer
of ABATE of West Virginia.
When I need to make the long
haul I jump on my ‘93 Ultra.
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