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Women’s World Motorman’s Test Ride Motorman’s Mean Streets CMA
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DEPARTMENTS News Hottest Bike Nights BTR Kids Rides,Runs and Destinations
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Issue #5 September 2010
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Letter from the publishers Before we begin, we would like to ask all of our readers to bow their heads and have a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th . I also would like to honor the Fire fighters, Police officers, and Emergency response personal who put their lives on the line everyday to keep this country safe. We here at Born to Ride Thank you ! This has been another great month for the Magazine. We appreciate all the support we have received from our readers. We also like to thank our dedicated advertiser’s it is their continued faith that allows us to bring you Delmarva’s #1 motorcycle magazine. I cannot stress enough how important it is for you, our readers, to patronize our advertisers that support us! So before you buy your next beer, burger, helmet, leather jacket or redo your next Harley or Chopper make sure you call one of our advertiser’s and be sure to mention “Born to Ride” sent you! Our Tuesday bike night sponsored by Born to Ride has been a huge success. Join us every Tuesday from 6-10pm at Bill Bateman’s Bistro in Golden Ring Plaza. We would also like to thank all the local B.O.N. Members, MC Groups and Clubs for their participation. Many thanks to Charm City Choppers, Harley-Davidson of Baltimore & Insane Leathers for their continued support! If you’re having fun on Tuesday hanging out with Born to Ride then come out to McAvoy’s on Thursday Sept 9th & Sept 30th for another great bike night. We would like to invite you to come out for cold beer and good times! If there are any vendors who wish to participate in the Bike Nights please contact Steve at 410497-RIDE. Bamboo Bernie’s and Cancun Cantina had another great turn out at their Monthly bike show. Cancun Cantina was host to the 2010 Twisted Tea Bikini Finals. These girls were smoking Hot!! Even with thunder showers pouring down, it didn’t stop the bikes from rolling in. Even the Bull riding was better than ever watching the riders trying to hold on in one big mud pit. Thanks again to Cancun Cantina and all their staff for their continued support! Checkout all the pictures from these events in this issue and issues to follow. Watch for us at your local events. Check our website at www.BornToRide.com for all event coverage, photos and online biker community. DELMARVA BIKE WEEK in Ocean City, MD is HERE! And better than ever! Call and reserve your hotel room now they are selling out fast! Inside this issue is an event guide, map of official bike week locations and plenty of vendors that will be selling anything you are looking for. We will be there and we hope to see everyone there as well. Finally special thanks HarleyDavidson of Ocean City and B line Inc. for allowing Born to Ride Magazine to be a part of Delmarva Bike Week and helping them grow this great event year after year! Thanks, Steve Baldwin & Mitch Jordan
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Triumph Launches 2011 Sprint GT Sports Tourer
Five years after the introduction of the popular 1050cc Sprint ST sports tourer comes a new model with greater practicality and more emphasis on the ‘touring’ aspect of ‘sports touring’: the Triumph Sprint GT. Call St Pete Powersports to see the new Sprint GT in person 727-456-6088. That is not to say the Sprint GT has lost the sporting edge that made the Sprint ST one of the most popular and enduring bikes in the Triumph range. As you would expect from a British machine wearing the famous Grand Tourer tag, the Sprint GT delivers outstanding real world performance in a practical and stylish package. Triumph’s design team set out to develop a bike that would “improve the Sprint ST’s practicality without transcending into pure tourer territory” and was the bike that they themselves would like to ride across Europe. Customer feedback – particularly from riders of the Sprint ST – also played an important role in shaping the new model, ensuring the Sprint GT hit the mark. When yiour ready to get yours or have any questions call Pete’s Cycle and they will get you riding today. 410-663-8556
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Loaded Gun Customs Q: Kevin, it seems you create unique bareknuckle motorcycles, please describe your style? A: Wow, we kind of call it “no style” bikes
around the shop as a joke ... because of all the mainstream stuff over the years of bolt together bikes the word ‘style’ brings a chuckle in our shop. However, I like to think we have “true cafe racer” meets American street thug if I had to think about it. We like to run the crap out of them on back roads and highways. With vintage stuff that means lots of maintenance. Over the years we have, with exception of one or two here and there, found ways to build some bulletproof knee draggers out of mainly American, vintage Jap and British stuff. ... Function over form I would say, and the function is to go fast.
Q: You work with Yamaha, Ducati, Triumph and others but always in a breaking ground format, what has been your influence to build and create what you do? A: Frankenstein, vintage racing, I like Buell’s
a lot ... my friend built one of the fastest (in our area) vintage bikes out of an 850 Norton Commando. We call him “Frankenbike” we just thought it was funny and cool. He comes by here everyday to our shop and tells us what we are doing wrong (laughing). Over the years we started mixing and matching different year car engines and parts, we did the same for bikes; Ducati engines in chopper frames—Yamaha twin carbs on Sportsters. We have tried to turbo just about everything we can ... sportbike forks and brakes on 60s bikes. Some of it in the early days was real ugly, but worked! So we started calling them ‘Frankenbikes’ and ‘Frankencars’... when you spend 10-15 hours a day in a shop this is quite amusing. The used parts out there some designer at Honda or Yamaha spent a million dollars figuring out how it works we can take it for a couple of hundred bucks revalve with Race Tech internals and have a million dollar front end on anything we want to build! That’s the way we look at it with all the parts out there. Q: We would think with your “throw back old school style” you would be an older guy but you
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are like 34 or something? How do other builders as well as people react to your age when you are creating the cool stuff you are doing? A: Man ... my Dad and Frankenbike hang out a lot; some customers still think one of them is “Kevin”... kinda funny. Most of the older guys into cafe racers or vintage stuff from around the United States are really cool with it. They have all this knowledge from years of racing and fixing and sometimes their son’s or daughter’s don’t give a sh@t, so they are excited about the questions I ask and the fact I care about how it used to be. It was really cool I think back in the 50s and 60s race scene ... you could really do no wrong, as long as you kept trying to achieve. Being creative and blowing something up back then and then going home and building something different learning from your experiment got you more respect than having been average or consistent. The old guys, the “true motorheads” if you will, they know this ... they like a “young punk” like me trying some crazy turbo crap on a vintage Triumph engine, or something like that. Continued On Pg. 49
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Bay Riders mc 4th annual Poker run
to benefit RAACE
On Saturday, May 15th, 2010 the Bayriders Motorcycle Club and Laidback Lenny’s Bar and Grill of Essex, MD held their annual poker run to benefit The Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere. The Poker Run was excellent; we had great weather and no incidents. We traveled about 130 miles leaving Laidback Lenny’s Bar & Grill around noon. We made stops at Albanstown Inn in Hareford, MD, Maryland Line Inn, Jimmie’s Old School Tavern, and Rustic Inn in White Marsh, MD before returning to Laidback Lenny’s Bar & Grill to tally the hands around 6 pm. A pair of Aces and tens took the jackpot! If you or your motorcycle club would like to hold a poker run or some other form of fundraiser on behalf of The RAACE Foundation, please contact Kenneth Smith or Brad Brickel at 410-893-1001 or by e-mail at info@raace.org. Check out more event coverage at www;.borntoride.com
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Women’s World
Maggie Mcnally
Maggie McNally is a name you don’t want to forget. She is the only female member of the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) Board of Directors and a personal friend of mine! She is passionate about motorcycling and making significant changes for the betterment of all motorcyclists in the United States. Maggie began riding motorcycles in 1980 when someone told her “Girls can’t ride motorcycles.” That’s all it took for her to begin her quest in motorcycling. “At 18, I began on a Suzuki GT380 that had to be lowered for my 5’1” frame. In 1983, I upgraded to a Suzuki GT550 and seemed to gain respect from fellow riders.” That summer, Maggie learned an important lesson – beware of that blind spot! She collided at 50 mph with the wheel-well of a Ford F-150 pickup truck, ripping the closed tailgate off and causing frame damage. “I was VERY lucky. I had some broken bones but no serious injuries.” Maggie was involved in the local Women On Wheels organization. In fact, she was my Assistant State Director when I was the State Director! We were on the Today show together with other WOW members. That was a great time that we recently discussed while doing this interview! When Maggie’s two children were little, they traveled with her in the sidecar. When her
son was 2, he won AMA District 3 high miles passenger award – logging 7,000 miles. Her daughter, then 6, received the 2nd place award logging approximately 5,000 miles. Just a few months ago, Maggie gave the keynote address at the WOW International Ride-In in Stratton, VT. “I talked about my involvement with the AMA and keeping women more involved with the AMA.” Before the evening was over with, Maggie was presented with the coveted Women On Wheels Trustee award! “I was totally blown away by that award! I didn’t see that coming!” Maggie’s relationship with the AMA started out locally. She was very involved with her local District, receiving many awards (Volunteer of the Year, Female Motorcyclist of the Year, Family of the Year), Past AMA District 3 Road Division Chair/President, Congress Alternate, Field Rep, and then was asked to fill a vacant 1-year seat on the Board of Directors. This fall, she will be running to fill a three-year seat with the Board. “My experiences on the Board have been wonderful. I have a new, fuller understanding of the AMA as a membership organization. I see this position as a leadership role. I want to see the AMA focus more on the members and kids.” In fact, her goals are to see more involvement with AMA families, the youth program, government relations, life members, and the Heritage Museum.
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Maggie is also an MSF Instructor. “After my accident and months of recovery, I bought a new bike and took the MSF course. In 2007, I decided I wanted to share what I learned. I took the courses to become a Rider Coach. It’s hard work, the hours are long, and I get lots and lots of sunburn, but what a great feeling it is to know that maybe I saved another rider from being a statistic. Besides, I love getting people ‘in to’ the sport!” Maggie doesn’t sit still too long. Along with the AMA, she is a member of the Motor Maids, United Side Car Association, Irish Riders, Roamers, and Motorcycle Riders Foundation. She also is very involved in Irish dance instruction and competitions. When she’s not doing all of the above, she works in the voice and data communications side of the information technology world. Today, Maggie’s current rides are a 1983 Superglide, a 1995 1200 black and yellow Sportster, a 2006 500cc Ninja, and most recently, a 1974 XL 175 Honda. What’s up with the XL? “I was at the AMA Motorcycle Vintage days and borrowed a bike for the motorcross event. I was in the mud more than I was upright! I had such a great time. In fact, I won the 2nd place trophy! So, I decided that I wanted to get involved in motorcross. That’s why I bought the XL175.” Rob Dingman, President of the AMA, was kind enough to give me his take on the future of the AMA and Maggie’s success as a board member: “The forces aligned against motorcycling have never been greater than they are today, and the threats they pose are unprecedented. Millions of acres are being closed off to responsible motorized recreation, and millions more are on the drawing board. Nationwide, motorcyclists are being unfairly singled out with roadside inspections and unfair ordinances. That’s why it is critical that we close ranks now and defend our motorcycling rights like never before. If we hope to win these battles, we need everyone to step up and join the AMA before it’s too late. Since joining the Board of Directors of the American Motorcyclist Association, Maggie McNally has jumped in with both feet to help the AMA to be successful in promoting the motorcycle lifestyle and protecting the future of motorcycling.” When I asked Maggie why she wanted to be an AMA board member, this was her response: “I hope that my love for motorcycling and my inability to shut up about it can be a positive influence on non-members. I think that my experience as a female rider may be beneficial, but that my experiences as a parent who rode with her children can provide some insight on the world of families that ride.” Maggie, thank you for your time and thank you for sharing your unique story with the readers of Born To Ride! Until we meet again, Ride Safe and Free!
Susan Hurst
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T U E S DAY Bill Bateman’s Bistro
Rosedale, MD • 8620 Pulaski Hwy. • 410-574-9464 Trader Lees
West Ocean City, MD • Rt.50 & Rt.611 • 410-213-2000
W E D N E S DAY Hooters
New Castle, DE • 194 South Dupont Hwy. • 302-326-2526 Cheesburger In Paradise
(2nd Wednesday of the Month)
Pasadena, MD • 8026 Ritchie Hwy. • 410-761-1003
T H U R S DAY Hooters
Rockville, MD • 1584 Rockville Pike. • 301-230-2134 Hooters
Waldorf, MD • 360 Crain Hwy. • 301-638-9464 Freddie’s of Bel Air
(3rd Thursday of the Month)
Bel Air, MD • 660 Boulton St. • 410-803-4860 McAvoy’s
(Sept 9th & 30th)
Parkville, MD • 2531 Putty Hill Ave. • 410-882-0500
F R I DAY Cactus Club
Salisbury, MD • 200 Columbia Dr. • 410-546-3599
S AT U R DAY Hooters
Laurel, MD • 14707-B Baltimore Ave. • 301-362-5668 Ram’s Head Tavern
(3rd Saturday of the Month)
Savage Mill, MD • 8600 Foundry St. • 301-604-3454
S unday Buck’s Store
Princess Anne, MD • 33594 Dublin Rd. • 410-957-6518 Oasis Bar & Grill
Whaleyville, MD • 7539 Old Ocean City Blvd. • 410-641-2100
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McAvoy’s of Parkville has one of Baltimore’s hottest bike nights. Sponsored by Born To Ride magazine, Charm City Choppers & HarleyDavidson of Baltimore. This is the place to be Thursday, September 9 & 30. Come experience great food, outside DJ vendors, raffles and more. Check out the bikes and meet some great people, view their ad on page28. borntoride.com | btr 15
MOTORMAN’S TEST RIDE
For 2010, Honda has introduced three new cruisers, one of which is the StateLine VT 1300R, the subject of this month’s road test. The other two are simply variations of this model. The Interstate, with hard leather covered saddlebags and a touring windshield and the Sabre, with a bobbed fender and a 21” front wheel. The frames, wheelbases, motor, etc. are the same on all three variations. From stem to stern, the StateLine is an all new bike from Honda. Only its 52 degree liquid cooled single pin crank motor and 5-speed transmission are carried over from the VTX 1300. But, like its Chopper brother, the Fury, the motor is now fuel injected and has more aggressive cam timing as well as revised gearing for quicker off the line acceleration. The StateLine is a radically styled motorcycle in the Pro Street custom theme. If you didn’t know it was a Honda, you’d swear this bike was a low production aftermarket custom. It looks that good. From the fat chrome pull back handlebars, to the sculpted tank, to the neo retro deep long fenders, the StateLine is one beautiful machine. Some of the styling cues are reminiscent of the low production Rune. In fact, I’d swear the headlight was borrowed in tact from the Rune. The only fault I could find is the tank seam which looks out of place on such a highly stylized bike. Honda did a great job of hiding the radiator
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between the frame; down tubes making it barely noticeable, and behind the radiator sits the chromed out V-twin motor. Again, Honda did their homework on the details of the glittering single pin dual balance shafted motor. To help keep costs down, many of the chromed parts are of course, plastic. The good news, chromed plastic doesn’t rust or pit. The wheelbase is a very long 70.1”; the rake appears to be a chopper-esque 38 degrees. However, Honda’s engineers performed a little frame magic on the down tubes which caused the actual rake to be a much more manageable 34 degrees. Honda is obviously aware that their customers are actually going to ride these bikes in the real world where maneuvering through traffic crowded parking lots and narrow side streets are the norm. Most small custom manufacturers have a good idea of what looks good, but little regard for real world riding. Personally, I think anyone who spends thirty or forty thousand dollars on a bike that can’t lean or turn should have their heads examined. The StateLine on the other hand does everything a real motorcycle should. It leans, turns, swerves and stops with ease. Not an easy feat with such a long
wheelbase machine. Kudo’s to the engineers at Honda. Honda’s people must have also been burning the midnight oil on the two into two
“ The fat chrome pull back handlebars, to the
sculpted tank , to the neo retro deep long fenders, the StateLine is one beautiful
machine.”
shotgun exhaust system. It not only looks like an aftermarket system, it sounds like one as well. I don’t know how Honda got the system past the sound police, but obviously they did and it sounds terrific with a nice deep
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rumble that can even be heard at cruising speeds. Despite its radical appearance, the StateLine has a very comfortable riding position. The beautifully curved pull back handlebars come back far enough to allow the rider to sit perfectly upright. The rider seat is firm and supporting; however, the passenger seat is thinly padded and narrow—obviously, a concession to the custom profile and highly stylized look of the StateLine. The forward controls are not too far forward though riders with a short inseam may refute that statement. I was delighted with the power of this bike.
If I didn’t know the motor was a 1300cc, I’d swear it was at least a 1600 motor. With its single pin crank and great sounding exhaust, the StateLine has tons of character and just the right amount of V-twin pulses reach the rider. With only 670 lbs filled with gas, the StateLine never feels heavy or cumbersome and I’m sure the relatively lightweight for a big cruiser, has a lot to do with its excellent performance. The ride is on the firm side but the suspension travel is more than enough to keep the bike from bottoming out even over serious potholes. The forward controls allow very good lean angles before the pegs touch the ground and that’s a rare treat on a Pro Street type bike. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the excellent handling of the StateLine. Especially compared with some custom Pro Street bikes I’ve ridden. Most of those machines, though costing two or
three times as much as the StateLine, were a real chore on a winding road. This bike on the other hand, was a pleasure to ride through the curves with its generous lean angle and easy steering. When it comes time to stop quickly the Stateline’s single 336mm front and 296mm rear discs do a fine job— even from ultra high speeds. ABS is an option on all three of the StateLine based models and I highly recommend that option. In conclusion, the StateLine is a beautifully styled custom cruiser that actually handles and rides like a motorcycle should. Its fit and finish are show quality and Honda’s reputation for reliability is legendary. All this for a very reasonable MSRP of $11,699.00, the ABS model is $12,699.00. Please call 410-923-5581 to make your reservation or visit our website at www.hondaofcrofton.com. EagleRider of Baltimore-Crofton is located at 745 State Route 3 N, Gambrills MD 21054.Tell ‘em Born To Ride sent ya. Jerry “Motorman” Palladino Copyright 2010
Did you know: Honda is the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles.
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shop talk C&C Cycles Repairing motorcycles full-time successfully, especially in regions with seasonal riding, is not an occupation for the daft or lazy. So when Born To Ride has the chance to speak with someone in the industry who’s weathered many trends and industry changes we jump at it. Roy Chamberlin of C&C Cycle in Severn, MD has been wrenching, fitting, and customizing motorcycles for 25 years. We spoke with Roy and asked him to share some of his America Dream with us.
Q: Roy, you’ve been in business for 25 years, what are the main reasons your shop has continued to grow over the years? A: The main reason my shop has continued
to grow over the years is that my business is not like the cookie cutter franchise shops. We provide personal customer service.
Q: Your shop is certified to repair American classics, was the certification an afterthought because of your clientele, or was it a goal from the beginning? A: To be certified was a goal from the beginning.
I started as a car mechanic with all of the certifications and then switched to motorcycles.
I did not want to be known as the “backyard mechanic.”
Q: Is all the work done in-house or do you have associates that you work with? A: We do as much as we can in-house. Paint,
bodywork, powdercoating, chroming, seat covers are sent out.
Q: There are not too many people who can claim a Daytona Rats Hole Show “Best of Show” award, how do you rate this accomplishment on the success meter? A: This accomplishment was rated “ultimate” on
the success meter. I have placed or won first in my class for the past 21 years at this show. I was chosen to represent US Bike builders in 1991 and 1999 and was flown to the Essen Motor Show in Germany. When I got best of show it was a pinnacle point in my life.
Q: Twenty five years ago you had a vision and goal to open a shop. How close is C&C Cycle to your original vision and goal? A: I have more than exceeded my vision and goals. I did not think that I would be this
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successful with a 10,000 sq foot shop. And I thank the good and loyal customers that have made this possible.
Q: Roy, do you have any last words for our readers and your potential clients? A: I cannot stress enough to riders to maintain
and have their motorcycles serviced. Consumers should do background checks on the shop to see how long they have been in business or check certifications. We have a 10/15 club that I have made some of my customers a member. They have 10 lbs of air in the front tire and 15 lbs in the rear. It is important to keep the tire pressure to the manufacturer’s specs on the sidewall of the tire. Ride safe and enjoy. One-fab wonders come and go but after 25 years Roy Chamberlin of C&C Cycle continues to produce mastery work. If you’re in the market for a master to work on your bike don’t hesitate to stop over to C&C Cycle, 8182 Telegraph Road, Severn, Maryland 21144. You can also visit them at http://www.candccycle.com or call (410) 305-0924, 1(800) 895-1703. When you stop in tell them Born To Ride sent you.
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Bamboo bernies Bike Show
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Cancun Twisted Tea Finals
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East Coast Sturgis
Would you like to go to a rally where you can stay in one area without having to go all over hell and creation to find your friends? Then East Coast Sturgis Rally on Apple Mountain in western Maryland is the rally for you! Seven years and counting, Ken Appel has been graciously holding the East Coast Sturgis Rally ... making it bigger and better with each passing year. The second week of August, folks from all over the USA came to this laid-back, down to earth gathering to see old friends and make new ones. The route to the rally had several winding roads to travel while viewing the
mountains and enjoying the scenery. There were numerous watering holes to cool off from the August heat; or go kayaking if that was a desire. The rally was one big party, with events for all, including the motorcycle demolition derby and biker games. And for the late nighters, the Flamingo Pole was in full force (complete with spectators to enjoy the view). And for those who grew tired of eating camping food—they went to Bill’s Place. Mr. Bill was still standing tough—and still greeting thousands of customers during East Coast Sturgis Rally with a smile on his face. His son
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Jack and the other fine folks at Bill’s Place served up some great food and ice-cold beer by the cases. Put Bill’s Place on your “places to visit” when you come to town next year. You won’t be disappointed. If you missed East Coast Sturgis Rally 2010 sorry for your loss, but look on the bright side East Coast Sturgis Rally 2011 will be here before you know it. So get your tickets for next year by going to www.eastcoaststurgis.com. See y’all there next year! Cathy G. borntoride.com| btr 29
Delmarva Bike Week Where To Go & What To See Event Opens at all Locations 9/16 9am HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF OCEAN CITY Sign Up to Win Truck’n America Trailer Cruzin Cooler from BC Cycles Cruzin The Coast Pin Run Sign Up American Cycle Performance Boot Bandit Have A Heart Children’s Cancer Society Icicles Eyewear MC Leather Phat Boyz Catering Segal Fine Art ASAP Screenprinting Cactus Mt. Designs Cycle Patch Dan Kite Pinstriping Dream Stuff 2000 Exigent, Inc. Iron Braid J&D Products Killer Hats Mama Dellas MR Enterprises Native Feather New Spirit Jewelry Praise-n-Thunder Pro Pad, Inc. Rooster Concoction Serenity House Sherri’s Fun Foods Showell Vol. Fire Dept. T.M. Enterprises Vacation Village Resorts Wild Bill’s Olde Fashion Soda High Seas Rally Sick Boy Motorcycles Red Knights MD 3 Midtown Cycles Thunder Max / Zipper’s Performance …and more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD Live Music 9-16 11am - 3pm 7 Days Wasted 9-17 11am - 4pm Nothin But Trouble 9-18 10am - 2pm 7 Days Wasted 2:30pm - 6:30 pm C.I.A ABATE of DE ASAP Screenprinting Double O-Cellular K&R Concessions Pen E Design & Photography Serenity House
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ARTHUR W. PERDUE STADIUM Registration Spot 9/16 9am Stay Ready Ryderz’s Biken for Boobies Ride Amerikilt ASAP Screenprinting C&C Cycle Inc Condor Products Cycle Patch Dynamic Products Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and Seaford Innerbox Loading Systems Iron Core Customs Indian Motorcycle of Northern New Jersey JB Promotions Leather Factory Magnolia Manor Hearth & Hardware Massaging Insoles Nightrider Jewelry Rally Leather & More Rich’s Pins & Things Rider Insurance Speakeasy Customs T-Star Leather Tempest Cycles The Ives Globe of Death Vizon Xtreme Whirling Wheels Xtreme Wheelie Ride Yamaha Motor Corp, USA …and more
WINTER PARK PLACE Sign up to Win Custom Motorcycle from CTM Customs/All Out War/ 929 Customs/Custom Chrome Cruzin The Coast Pin Run Sign Up Live Music 9/16 - 11am - 12:30pm Road Dawgs 1pm - 2:30pm Live Music 3pm - 4:30pm Bushmaster 5pm - 7pm Thunderfoot 9/17 - 11am - 12:30pm Thunderfoot 1pm - 2:30pm Smokin’Gunz 3pm - 4:30pm Bushmaster 5pm - 7pm Kashmir 9/18 - 11am - 12:30pm Live Music 1pm - 2:30pm Random Impact
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Registration Spot 9/16 9am Stay Ready Ryderz’s Biken for Boobies Ride 9/18 1pm 8th Annual Mister Whippy Ice Cream Run
American Motor Drome’s Wall of Death 929 Customs 2-3-4 Motorsports ABATE of MD Ace It Polish ASAP Screenprinting Auto Ease B.A.M. BC cycles Big Skinny Wallets Biker Jewelry Bolt Headgear Born to Ride Magazine Brew Marketing Group Brogies Bikewear Broken Wing Cycles Cape Silver Jewelry Christian Motorcyclists Association Cruisin Gear Cycle Solutions D.A.T.’s Candles DD’s Customs Delmarva Motorcycle Hearse Delmarva Power Sports Dr. Jekyl’s Hydes Eastern Performance Elite Marketing Group Flying Pig Eyewear GEICO Good Sports Hard Class Home Court Athletics Independent Tattoo Innovative Spas Insta-Mold Products J&S Wholesale J-Fashion K&R Concessions Krome Kandy Law Offices of Paul S. Blumenthal Leather Works Leon Leather Mackie Enterprises Motorcycle Safety Program NASCAR Street Tour Pitbull Motorcycle Lifts Progressive Insurance Renegade Action Eyewear
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SEACRETS Live Music 9/16 9pm - Anthem (Reggae) 9pm - Tuesday’s Gone (Lynard Skynyrd Tribute) 9/17 9pm - Anthem (Reggae) 9pm - Live Wire (AC/DC Tribute) 9/18 9pm - Anthem (Reggae) 9pm - Hy Jinx (Rock) 9/19 5pm - Power Play w/Jim Long 10pm- Thrill (rock) Auto Essentials A.S.A.P. Screen Printing California Custom Cruisers Cycle Tramps LED Cycles Custom Engraving Everything Jack Innovative Storage Solutions Free Bird Leather Free Bird Custom Motorcycles Good Sports/Hot Leathers Icicles Eyewear Footloose Medieval Metal O.C. Cigars Savage Cycles
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here’s no denying the impact Kawasaki made on the sport-touring world when they introduced the new Concours 14 just two short years ago. Ballistically fast, thanks to the lightly revised 1352cc ZX 14 power plant lurking under its slick, stylish skin, the new Concours took the performance envelope in this class and ripped it up. With it’s superb handling and braking abilities, allied to an all-day comfortable touring package, it was a quantum leap forward from the Concours 1000 that had been with us since 1986. But near perfect as it came out of the gate, Kawasaki felt they could improve it and set about interviewing owners of the new bike to see what they were thinking. By listening to what was being said, and coming up with a bunch of fresh ideas themselves, Kawasaki has taken the Concours 14 to an allnew level. Not only is the bike just as fast and responsive, possible a little more due to new tire technology and revised suspension settings, it is now a whole lot more sophisticated. Packed to the brim with a host of new electronic rider aids, as well as some extra wind protection and heat dispersing changes to the body work, the new Concours has got every base covered, and then some. Heading out of Palm Springs, California on a crystal clear fall day, where the lack of clouds made the sky appear as if it went on forever behind the ridge of mountains we needed to climb, I couldn’t help being impressed with Kawasaki’s interactive and progressive approach. btr 34 | borntoride.com
Swinging through the first set of challenging bends, I settled in behind the adjustable fairing. Bigger this year to the tune of 2.75 inches taller and a tad wider, I set it on its lowest position to allow the cool, morning breeze to find its way into my helmet. Later, as we gained elevation, I would raise it back up to the highest position and switch on the heated grips as the temperatures hovered around the low ‘40s, but for now the crisp air felt good. Coming this year with a
“As a bike that seriously impressed me the first time around, it has evolved into an even more
sophisticated and highly competent motorcycle.” program that defaults the screen to the preset position the rider chooses, it also moves up and down at the touch of a button in stepless fashion. If you feel you need it, the smaller screen on last year’s model it is available as an accessory at your dealer, but in my motorcycle mind, down means hot, up means cold, and I can see no reason for change. While we are talking step-less adjustment, it would be a good time to note the standard fitment heated handlebar grips use this system also. This makes it fantastic for
fine-tuning when the temperatures drop, as there is nothing worse than being stuck with set positions that either bake your digits or allow them to stay cold. Making the long and steady climb up to Idlewild, with a couple of photo stops in between, gave us a great opportunity to revisit the handling characteristics that make the Concours 14 so competent when you use the sport side of it’s intended equation. I have heard minor complaints about the previous models handling, but for a bike weighing around 670 pounds built to take you and your missus crosscountry in style, I think it does an incredible job. Sure it takes a little more thought than an open class sport bike to ride fast, but would you expect any different? Not to rest on their laurels though, Kawasaki fitted new Bridgestone BT021U tires. With thicker rubber they are said to last longer, a situation that should maintain consistent handling for longer. There is also a little more oil in the front fork and between the two changes the overall consensus of opinion during the launch was better handling. It still takes a fair amount
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of body language to initiate faster, or tighter, turns, but the big Concours can be a lot of fun on tight, twisting roads as we found out after lunch. Diving off the mountain, and out onto some flatter more open country, we put the new bike to the test. Handling the high-speed chase with aplomb it systematically annihilated the long straights we found at the foot of the mountains. One of the major concerns listed by Concours owners was the amount of heat coming from under the bodywork. Using detailed computer drawings to show us how the rider gets affected, they then showed us how the new model dissipates the heat to keep the rider a much cooler. Using restyled bodywork, there is improved venting in the front panels and a new seal between the engine and the fairing. This latter change is aimed at keeping heat away from the rider while at traffic lights, or at low speeds. Riding in a mixture of warm to cold weather we were never stuck in traffic to really see for ourselves, but with all the work that’s been put into improving things I have no doubt it’ll be a lot better. With so many changes and improvements being found on the new bike, the most important area in my mind is the new electronics package. The bike still uses Kawasaki’s Kipass ignition key system, but this year there is a second fob you can hide on the bike that doesn’t activate the ignition until it is a few centimeters away. I’m not a big fan of the system that requires you take the fob with you in your clothes, and personally would prefer to see a regular ignition key that doesn’t require batteries. But it’s back for 2010 so it mustn’t be too unpopular. Something I am in complete favor if is the all new for 2010 KRTC traction control system. An all-new system for Kawasaki, it is not only highly sophisticated, but it works really well. In fact, the people at Kawasaki are so confident in its abilities they let us loose on a temporary skid pad on a bike equipped with outriggers. This made for an interesting ride as I basically pinned the throttle as soon as I rolled onto the slippery surface and moments later rolled safely off it at the other end, with just a few wiggles through the bars. The bike tracked smoothly forward and no amount of abuse on the throttle would change it. Trying the same move without the system engaged produced some hilarious results. I had the bike pretty hacked out sideways before it plopped onto the outriggers, but one enthusiastic journo actually got the bike to spin through 180 degrees. With the sensors that read rear wheel spin also being used for the ABS, the system adds no weight to the Concours. As soon as the ECU senses the rear wheel spinning faster than the front it cuts the ignition time, the fuel delivery and the airflow through the secondary butterfly valves. Where other systems rely on two methods of control, Kawasaki’s Jeff Herzog told me using three makes things a lot smoother. Having only experienced this type of traction control on BMW’s big touring bikes, he’s not wrong, as it is definitely smoother than Kawasaki’s Bavarian counterparts. Another positive to the system is the ability to turn it on or off on the fly. There Did you know: Kawasaki is named after its founder Shozo Kawasaki not the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawagines.
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is a large button on the bottom of the left hand switchgear marked “KTRC,” imagine that, and a quick press lets you make your choice. One thing to note here is this is not a full traction control system, so don’t go cranking on the throttle when leaned way over expecting to do a Casey Stoner style drive off the corner. It also prevents wheelies. Making things safer when it comes time to slow down or stop, the Concours comes with an updated, linked ABS for 2010. Listed in the press blurb as 20% smaller and 30% lighter, unlike the traction control it can’t be switched on or off. You do have a choice at purchase time to buy the Concours without ABS and KTRC though, but for just $700 over the base model’s purchase price of $14,599 I can’t see too many people not opting to have this option. Coming this year with a choice of two settings, it is accessed by an orange button on the left hand switchgear marked K-ACT. In standard mode the amount of front braking is less than in high mode when you operate the rear brake pedal. There is no change in the ratio front to rear when you operate the front brake, and the new system allows you more control for the type of riding you want to do. For sportier duties the choice will be standard, and during touring duties it can be changed back to high. When you do use the brakes hard enough to activate the system, the amount of pulsing is very minimal and like the traction control we got to put it to the test on the skid pad. Coming quickly safely and smoothly to a halt, it certainly earns its keep. Forcing the ABS into action, the Concours uses the same radial mount front calipers as
last year, worked on by a multi-adjustable lever operating a direct action master cylinder. Squeezing the pads against 310mm wave rotors, the system is extremely powerful, but don’t worry about it being touchy or difficult to modulate. Immediately giving you feedback as you start to pull on the lever, it just keeps getting stronger either activating the ABS or giving you the stopping power you were asking for. No surprises from the single disc rear set up, with plenty of lever travel and control before a light pulsing tells you the rear tire would be smoking if you didn’t have ABS. Style wise the changes to the Concours are fairly minimal, with the wider fairing lowers being changed for heat dissipation in mind. The exhaust canister has been shortened 40mm and gets some trendy looking end caps to give it the appearance of being more compact and that’s about it. Always a looker, the deep gloss paint is stunning, and the bike is available in Candy Neptune Blue only for some reason. It certainly gives the bike a sophisticated look to go with its new technological advancements, but it seems like it would be nice to have a color choice. I doubt there was much complaint on the subject of comfort on the previous model, and with the adjustable fairing it can only be improved this year. The foot peg to handlebar relation is certainly on the sporty side of the touring equation, but it doesn’t put any stress on knees or shoulders. View from the flight deck once underway is impressive. Two practical looking analogue gauges with black faces and white numbers keep the pilot informed of ground speed and engine behavior. The onboard
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computer’s LCD screen sits top and center and is flanked by the usual neutral light, turn signal and oil lights etc, to the side. There is a plethora of information available from the digital screen, from average mph to average mpg, so planning fuel stops and destinations is going to be slick and easy whilst in motion. Not content with the grocery list of improvements and innovations, Kawasaki has also added a fuel saving device to the mix, called the ECO. It is activated by the mode switch on the left handlebar when you want to switch the Concours to a leaner mapping circuit. Once activated it works at less than 30% throttle or under 6,000rpm. The system will also let you know when you are being conservative on the throttle by displaying the ECP symbol on LED screen. I’m sure we have all had to ride like this after misjudging a fuel stop out in the middle of nowhere at some point in our riding careers. Now you can purposefully ride like this to conserve gas if that’s your aim and the light will let you know you are doing it right. With revised storage compartments that lock themselves once you are traveling over 2mph, lockable hard bags and plenty of room for attaching luggage to the rack on the rear, the new Kawasaki Concours 1400 has quite simply got all your touring needs covered, and then some. As a bike that seriously impressed me the first time around, it has evolved into an even more sophisticated and highly competent motorcycle. All it needs is a built in tea maker and it will be perfect.
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ON THE RUN with Chip E. Fresh
2nd Annual Ride for the Animals Benefiting the Maryland SPCA It was a day only a “true biker” would dare come out and ride. It was raining “cats and dogs,” off and on, all day. The sky looked like hell was gonna unleash itself at any second; and if you made it to Harley-Davidson of Baltimore for the motorcycle run, surprisingly, you would have seen no puddles and met no rain. The rain held off and the Ride for the Animals took place as scheduled. The countryside ride was amazing. So for all you riders that stayed home because of a little rain, shame on you. The ride started btr 42 | borntoride.com
at Harley of Baltimore with a police escort. The 45-minute run took you on a ride thru country back roads as well as onto the beltway for some highway presence. The riders ended the run at Dock on the Bay in Sparrows Point, MD where they were greeted with a cheerful welcome from the Baltimore Blast Cheerleaders and the benefit kicked off. Dock on the Bay donated great food for riders, with a great buffet, as The Fabulous Skunkpuppies filled the outdoor bar area with some good music. There were plenty of auction items donated to raise extra money for the Maryland SPCA. While talking with Brandy & Natalie from the SPCA, organizers of the event,
I realized what an impact the rain had on the ride today. Last year there were about 150 bikes and almost 200 in attendance. This year’s run was down in participation due to the horrible weather, but the thing you need to remember is the SPCA and all the homeless animals still need your help. Everyone involved with the event would like to thank all the brave riders that made it out to support the SPCA and staying true to a great cause. Look for the 3rd Annual Ride for the Animals next year and in the meantime if you would like to make a donation to the Maryland SPCA you can visit their website at www.mdspca.org.
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MEAN STREETS Sport Bike? Will these techniques work on a Sport Bike?
Here’s a question I get quite often. “Will these three motor officer techniques you show on your Ride Like a Pro videos work on a Sport Bike?” Then there’s the same questions except instead of a Sport Bike, the question refers to Scooters. Before I go any further and not to keep you in suspense, the answer of course is YES. As I state in both my videos and in my Ride Like a Pro Book, the three motor officer techniques work on all two-wheeled vehicles. In case you happen to be a new reader to the column, the three motor officer techniques I’m speaking of are; the proper use of your head and eyes, the proper use of the friction zone and the proper use of the rear brake. Once these techniques are mastered, and they can be mastered in as little as four hours, any rider, male or female, big or small, can handle even the heaviest motorcycle with the ease of a child’s toy. While most of the demonstrations I show in my video and book are performed on big touring cruisers, I also show the exercises being performed on a few Sport Bikes as well. The reason I use heavyweight cruisers is because that type of bike is 70% of the market here in the USA ... plus, due to the weight of the cruiser style motorcycle, a low speed tip over is more likely to occur. Of course a Sport Bike can tip over at low speeds just as quickly as a cruiser, but because they weigh less than half of what a cruiser weighs, most Sport Bike riders can hold the bike up should it start to go down. I’ve had quite a few people tell me they’ve mastered the techniques on their cruisers but recently purchased a Sport Bike as a second motorcycle and are now having a difficult time with U-turns, etc. Here’s the reason for that situation. First, whenever a person gets on a new motorcycle, they tend to revert to their instincts.
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What that means is they are looking down and or at the very thing they don’t want to hit. While attempting a U-turn, if they look at the opposite curb, their hands follow their eyes and they will steer right towards the curb. If they don’t realize their mistake, they tend to think the new Sport Bike has a much bigger turning radius than the cruiser. Another thing to consider is the handlebars on most Sport Bikes don’t turn as far as the cruiser handlebars. The good news is the Sport Bike has a superior lean angle to the cruiser. Remember, the further you lean the bike, the tighter the turn you can make. In addition, Sport Bikes also have a much lighter flywheel. That causes the throttle to be much more sensitive than the typical throttle response of a V-twin cruiser. To overcome that sensitive throttle, use 2nd gear when making tight, low speed turns. Using 2nd gear will allow you to slip the clutch with much more control. The bottom line, the three techniques work just as well on a Sport Bike as a cruiser. We had a Ducati rider and a Kawasaki Z1000 rider at our last Ride Like a Pro class and we took some video of them going through the most difficult exercises. If there’s any doubt in your mind about the techniques working just as well on Sport Bikes, go to YouTube and type in Ducati_Rider_ Sal or Kawasaki_Tony_intersection Ride Like a Pro and put your doubts to rest. While I don’t have video of motor scooters running through my course, take my word for it, the techniques work just as well on the Scooter. Believe me when I say the size and strength of the rider means nothing, nor does the type of bike you ride. It’s all technique. Learn the three techniques and you can ride anything with twowheels like a PRO. -Ride Safe... Ride Like a Pro Team Jerry Motorman Palladino
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On The Hot Seat Continued From Pg. 7 Q: Tell us about café race bikes, it’s nothing new to you but the style is starting to break out big. You’ve been noticed for your work in a big way including TV and magazine?
A: Yeah, we built a couple of bobbers and a few ‘rat’ choppers and showed them here and there, but I think people are bored with stuff that is not really designed to do anything but look cool to some judge at a show. That’s why baggers, touring bikes, and cafe racers are getting some attention ... I think? A bunch of magazines have been calling us, and a couple of boutiques that sell art and stuff want us to build bikes for them, it’s really cool. “Cafe Racer” the TV series coming out this winter on Discovery asked us to build a bike for the show. They wanted to see what made me and my guys ‘tick’ if you will. We where blown away. I mean some of these guy that they are getting to build bikes
are guys I have looked at and up to for years and thought, “geeze how do they do it, that is so freaking cool.” So when people use words like ‘revolutionary’ or “the next thing” about us it kinda blows us away ... and cafe racers and the culture they embody is just badass. The bikes where home built and designed to go fast. These guys would race around, drink, party, fight whatever ... these guys where not little pansies “oh I want something in hot pink and chrome”... these guys where MEN. I think the rough builds and riding style show that. At the same time, as money and time allow we think, “You ain’t seen anything yet.” Between me and my right hand guy Jon—we got some crazy ideas.
A: Loaded Gun Customs is about 4 miles outside Ocean City, MD on Rout 54 in Selbyville, DE. Yes, we do full-service on pretty much all bikes and Trikes. We love custom builds, and really like putting the ‘café’ touch on pretty much anything. We do hotrods and street performance cars as well—the most recent is a professional drift car for a guy in TN. We have clients from Spain to Australia. Loaded Gun Customs is a full shop with a talented team, so just about anything can be created. Hell, Jon has even commissioned metal sculptures throughout the shop.
Q: Where is your shop located? Can I bring my bike over for an oil change or 5,000 mile check up? How about new tires or can you build me a custom?
A: Thanks you guys are awesome. ...
Q: Kevin any last words?
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Sons of Patriots Honorary Club of the eastern shore
Sons of Patriots HC-ES, was founded in July, 2008 by Chief (Founder & President) whose inspiration came when he was young and his brother came home from the Vietnam war, only to meet people protesting the war. Returning soldiers were spit on and had things thrown at them ... after risking their lives for this country. As Chief grew older, and after several years of trying to find the right people who honor all our veterans, he chartered the Sons of Patriots.
The club became a family that all veterans can depend on when in need. Sons of Patriots dedicate their energies and resources to all our veterans by helping in any way we can, whether it be raising money, volunteering, etc. There are several worthy causes that we commit to helping. We support a young man who is handicapped and have a young man at the Holly Center who we sponsor. These two mean a great deal to all the members of the club. Sons of Patriots also took part in the
Sarah Foxwell Scholarship bike run; and have recently helped one of our local VFW post’s in need of a little help with a bike show to bring in recruits. It was a good turnout. Our annual bike event, Ride For Pride For The Veterans, is in September. This year it is on September 11, 2010, and all proceeds go to a veterans cause. Last year we had a good turn out and all proceeds went to the Home Of The Brave. Come join us to help support our veterans. borntoride.com |btr 49
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2010 MVP Summer Road Trip
The MVP Summer trip this year had 30 motorcycles and 43 people ready to head north to Moose Country. We left Baltimore on Sunday, August 8th at 8 a.m. and headed for Maine. Our first 2 days were travel days with stops in Bethel, CT and Laconia, NH (a beautiful area). Our hotel in Laconia was on Lake Winnipesaukee. After checking in we headed over to visit Laconia Harley-Davidson and do what most bikers do, buy t-shirts. Yes, I bought 6 of them. On day 3 we left for Kennebunkport, Maine, a quaint town somewhat smaller than Annapolis, MD. On this day I reserved the local Trolley Company to take us on a tour of Kennebunkport which included stunning summer cottages and shacks that had the famous “Lobster Roll” on just about every corner. We were lucky because as we were passing the former President Bush’s compound he was actually in the cove doing some fishing. We knew this by the number of little black boats surrounding him from the secret service. The trolley ride also stopped at the famous Franciscan Montessori which was absolutely breathtaking. Our stay in Kennebunkport was short as we had to head further north to Bangor, Maine. Bangor meant that we would be in one location for a few days. However, I had several days jammed full of places to go and see. Day 1 in Bangor was a scenic byway called the Schoodic Point Byway which is directly across from the Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine. This byway was approximately 67 miles of breathtaking shoreline and mountains overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. I must add that this was day 4 of our trip and the weather had been spectacular with bright blue skies and a tad chilly, enough for some to don jackets especially btr 56 | borntoride.com
in the evening. Our lunch stop that day was at a tiny tavern that only had about 8 tables on the inside and 3 on the outside and I must mention that today we had about 26 people with us. The manager said no problem if we would be patient because there was only 1 cook. The owner, Jeff, came in to help out and we found out that Jeff was a retired firefighter who also rode. When we mounted up to see more great views Jeff jumped on his Harley and joined our ride and showed us some other highlights of Schoodic Bay. We took MORE pictures, said our good-byes to Jeff and off we were again. Some of the group wanted to go to Lubec, Maine which is the Eastern Most Point in the U.S. which has 97 miles of beautiful shorefront. One minute they were in Maine and then seconds later not realizing they were in Canada. This little jaunt only took them about 4 hours off the beaten path. The evening ended with a great dinner in Bangor and we hit the bed that night around 11 p.m. Day 2 in Bangor– Up at 3:30 a.m. to see Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain. It was Breathtaking as the sun crested. We made our way to Bar Harbor to have some Maine Blueberry pancakes for breakfast and then we met up with the ones that could not wake that early to continue our trip through Acadia National Park. With every turn that we took the sights were incredible, The Lighthouses, The Shoreline, The smell of pine was incredible. We ate popovers and lunch at Jordon Pond House. Some decided to take a small walk around the pond about 3 ½ miles and an hour or so they were back. I had an awesome nap in the Adirondack chair looking at the pond! This day is not over yet because now it is finally LOBSTER Time. Yes we got to see
the lobster and say good-bye as they went into the pot, donned our bibs and the rest is history. YUMMY! And yet our day is still not done. I wanted a pink hoodie … so off to Bar Harbor to do some shopping and of course Ice-Cream. We got back to the hotel around 10:30 p.m. A long but absolutely AWESOME day! Day 3– Sad to say we had to leave Maine but were off to beautiful Lake George, NY. The ride through Vermont had some of the most beautiful scenery. While riding through Killington, Vermont, a group of us saw a mama bear and her baby heading into the woods. The smallest things sometime make us all so happy. Again riding to New York we had absolute beautiful weather which required most of us to put on some warmer clothing. I had never been to Lake George, NY and definitely want to go back. We did not get to ride much for those 2 days as we chose the riverboat cruise to see the Lake from the inside out and chose to trolley ourselves around. This was our 2nd Annual MVP Summer trip, our longest yet with most of us logging around 2,100 miles when we arrived home. Amid our 43 people were Jim Foster owner of H-D of Baltimore and Don Meyers the GM. We use this trip to further build relationships with our customers, to make new friends, and strengthen the friendships already in place. I start working the game plan for this trip almost immediately after returning, I think next year’s trip may take us to the Michigan Coast and to Milwaukee but it’s still early. For more information on the MVP Program please call Tina at 410-238-2003 x122.
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Bill Bateman’s Bike Night
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CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLists ASSOCIATION
I enjoy studying road maps. They are often the key to an exciting ride. I most often plan on taking scenic routes to see some of this great land we live in. The sights are awesome and the small towns with general stores are a great places to stop and talk with some of the folks who have lived there all of their lives. I’ve had good experiences in so many of the places I’ve stopped. btr 62| borntoride.com
I have a friend who writes articles giving some exciting routes to explore. Take his advice and you will be on a great ride. Often after reading an article I decide that one day I’m going to follow his directions and take that ride. If you are like me you probably get on your bike and do some exploring as well. I’ve ridden thousands of miles without a plan. Most often it turns out well but sometimes I end up on roads I’d rather not be on. I’ve dumped my Harley on a few roads that turned to sand. A friend of mine followed a mountain road that turned to clay and he slid halfway down the mountain. I’ve often had to make U-turns to get back on a solid road. It’s at times like that we wish we had a ride plan. Life is a bit like that as well. Sometimes we make decisions that later we wish we had been a bit more careful about. There are times we end up in the dirt. Sometimes we get so bogged down it’s almost impossible to turn around. There is a road map for life however. It is the Word of God. There is much in the Bible that helps us along our way if we are willing to listen.
I think for example of two verses from the book of Proverbs. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Prov 3:5-6) Often I lean on my own understanding. I become stubborn and don’t want to listen to the Word of God. That’s when I find the dead ends in my life. When my life’s ride plan includes God’s directions I find the roads much better to ride. CMA has some literature called “The Ride Plan.” Check it out on our web site www. cmausa.org While visiting why not look for a chapter near you and check us out. You will be glad you did. Until next month have a great ride. God Bless you. Keep those tires on the road and the wind in your face. Whenever you get a chance, look up. Ride Safe! I hope to see down the road. For more info you can go to cmausa.org.
Dave (PK) VanderKlay
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Rides, Runs, and destinations Delaware
Sunday, September 12 • Dover - POW MIA Remembrance Day Run - 9:00am – (302) 422-8907 • New Castle - Motorcycle Accident Victims Bike Show and Blues Festival – 10:00am – (856) 514-3725 Sunday, October 3 • Townsend - Viet Nam Vets MC Rodeo – 10:00am – (302) 378-9010
Maryland Friday, September 3 •
Queen Anne’s Co. - Annual Labor
Day Party – ABATE – September 3rd – September 5th - (410) 714-0831
Monday, September 6 • Middle River - Boomer’s Sports Bar Bike Night – 6:00pm – (410) 335-7770 Tuesday, September 7 • Rosedale - Bill Bateman’s Bistro Golden Ring Bike Night – 5:30pm – (410) 574-9464 thursday, September 9 • Parkville - McAvoy’s Bike Night – 6:00pm – (410) 882-0500 Saturday, September 11 Laurel - Hogs and Heroes Poker Run – 9:00am – (240) 832-5148 • Thurmont - Tommy West Memorial Ride - 1st Annual – 9:00am – (301) 241-3765 • Frederick - Tri-County Poker Run – ABATE – 10:30am – (301) 733-5536 • Berlin - Sons of Patriots HC-ES Annual Ride for Pride for the Veterans – 8:00am – (410) 629-1599 • Parktin - Brian Ecker Memorial Poker Run – 10:00am - (717) 993-6905 •
Tuesday, September 14 • Rosedale - Bill Bateman’s Bistro Golden Ring Bike Night – 5:30pm – (410) 574-9464
Saturday, October 9 • Rosedale. - Sisters of Chrome WMC Crab Feast Fundraiser – 7:00pm – (443) 559-6305
Thursday, September 16 • Berlin - Delmarva Bike Week – September 16th – September 19th – (410) 629-1560
Sunday, October 10 • Hanover - A Day for Robbie @ Cancun Cantina w/SURREAL – 3:00pm – (410) 696-2555 or (443) 798-1407
monday, September 20 • Middle River - Boomer’s Sports Bar Bike Night – 6:00pm – (410) 335-7770
Virginia
Tuesday, September 21 • Rosedale - Bill Bateman’s Bistro Golden Ring Bike Night – 5:30pm – (410) 574-9464 sunday, September 26 • Ellicott City - Baltimore-Washington DC Ride for Kids – 7:30am – (800) 253-6530 Tuesday, September 28 Rosedale - Bill Bateman’s Bistro Golden Ring Bike Night – 5:30pm – (410) 574-9464
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Thursday, September 30 • Parkville - McAvoy’s Bike Night – 6:00pm – (410) 882-0500 Saturday, October 2 • Baltimore - Native American Children’s cultural Awareness Poker Run – 9:30am – (410) 238-2003 Tuesday, October 5 • Rosedale - Bill Bateman’s Bistro Golden Ring Bike Night – 5:30pm – (410) 574-9464 Friday, October 8-10 • Baltimore - Breast Weekend ever – HD of Baltimore – October 8th – October 10th – (410) 238-2003 ext122
Saturday, September 11 • Cape Charles - Chincoteague Police Dept Poker Run For Kids - 6th Annual – 10:00am – (757) 336-1339 • Vienna - Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Fall Show – 12:00pm – (240) 8820549 SunDay, September 12 • Chantilly - Rattle The Runway Ride – 8:00am – www.rattletherunwayride.com saturday, September 25 Leesburg - Ride-In Benefit For Injured Motor Unit Deputies – 12:00pm – (540) 454-2212 • Richmond - Ride the Raceway for the Babies – 8:30am – (757) 961-2080 •
SaturDay, October 2-3 • Virginia Beach - Annual Biketoberfest 2010 – October 2nd – October 3rd – (703) 864-8488 or (757) 428-5370
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