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Issue #11 2011
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This month is the one-year anniversary of Born To Ride Delmarva magazine, and we want you to celebrate with us. Come out Sunday, June 26, for our 1st Annual Born To Ride Delmarva Anniversary Biker Bash. We want to thank everyone for your overwhelming support; and to show our appreciation we are throwing a party for you. The party will be at Sandbaggers Sports Bar in Glen Burnie. Silvertung and The Skunkpuppies are performing live. Biker Comic Tim “The Thunder Walrus” Yarosh will MC the event. Born To Ride TV will be on hand recording for an episode of “Born To Ride TV.” Check this issue for more details. This season has started out great! Bikes to the Beach (OC Spring Bike Week) was a huge success. We are expecting it to be even bigger next year; look for more venues and entertainment options. We will keep you informed of upcoming information on next year’s rally. Check out this issue of Born To Ride for our feature on the event. Our Bike Nights are in full swing. This season we have more bike nights in our area than ever before. If you can’t find something to do this season, you’re looking in the wrong place. Keep watching Born To Ride magazine for the most up-to-date event listings and bike nights around. We have a busy season ahead, with more events for bikers to enjoy. So make sure your bike and riding gear are ready to go; check with our advertisers for the best motorcycle, repair, and accessory deals around. Always remember to tell them you heard about them in Born To Ride! We hope you had the chance to take time out of your busy schedule this past Memorial Day weekend to think about the selfless sacrifices the men and women in our military give to keep our nation safe and free. Please do all you can to support our troops at home and abroad! Finally special thanks for all our business owners who continue to support us every month. We want to urge all of our readers to please reach out and support all the businesses that support us. It is because of them that we can bring you this great publication. Ride Safe! Steven Baldwin & Mitch Jordan
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On Thursday, May 12, 2011 motorcyclists from all over the United States road to our nation’s capitol to lobby for the rights of motorcycle riders. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) held the 3rd Annual Ride to the Nation’s Capitol for Motorcycle Awareness Month. They encourage everyone to stand up and fight for our rights as a motorcycle enthusiast. Motorcyclists, young and old attended the rally. There was reserved, secured and free parking right in front of the reflection pool just for motorcycles. Bikes were lined up and down the streets of Washington, DC to show their support. Your local MRF representatives and local ABATE of Maryland attended. Two items that were addressed in lobby were the Highway Bill, and the HIPAA Loophole. The Highway Bill urges Congress to help fund motorcycle rider education classes and motorist awareness programs such as “Share the Road” and “Look or Motorcyclists.” The HIPAA Loophole allows insurance providers to discriminate benefits to particular injury based on the source of that injury. We urge Congress to make it illegal for any insurance company to refuse benefits of an injury incurred while legally operating a
motorcycle. The Highway Bill and HIPAA Loophole were just a couple of issues your representatives were lobbing for motorcyclists. These are your freedom fighters, I suggest when you see them out, and about, you thank them for taking the time to go to DC and your state capitol to fight for your rights to keep you riding. Maggie Ball Call or Txt 443-271-1928
Hot rods for heroes
Born To Ride magazine and HarleyDavidson of Baltimore have joined forces with Hot Rods for Heroes. Hot Rods for Heroes (HRH) is a Maryland-based charitable foundation established in 2010. HRH provides veterans and active duty service personnel, and family members, the opportunity to attend various sporting events, and other family
activities without cost. HRH provides an opportunity to escape from the daily pressures and grind that most service men and women experience, especially our combat-wounded vets. Hot Rods for Heroes wants to say “thank you” to our nation’s heroes -- the active and retired members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
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New women’s hybrid ultra-light half helmet
Ultra-Lightweight Construction Means Maximum Comfort MILWAUKEE – Weighing a feathery 1-lb. 6-oz. thanks to Aramid-reinforced fiberglass construction, the new women’s Hybrid Ultra-Light Half Helmet (P/N 98390-11VW, $210) from the HarleyDavidson® MotorClothes® line is 17 percent lighter and more comfortable than traditional fiberglass helmets. A removable neck curtain
with ear protection adds comfort and versatility in varying temperatures. It’s matched by a soft inner lining with a removable, washable comfort liner that’s moisture-wicking and anti-microbial. Meets DOT requirements and comes with a removable visor and helmet bag. Available in 2XS – 2XL sizes. The Hybrid Ultra-Light Half Helmet is available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcyclist fatalities declined by at least 2 percent last year, according to a report released on April 19 by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. Based on preliminary data, the GHSA projects that fatalities declined from 4,465 in 2009 to 4,376 or fewer in 2010. In a news release, the group said the projection is based on data from 50 states and the District of Columbia. The decline comes on the heels of a dramatic 16 percent drop in 2009, which followed 11 straight years of steady increases in motorcycle deaths, the GHSA said. The GHSA is a nonprofit association representing the highway safety offices of states, territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Its members are appointed by their governors to administer federal and state highway safety funds and implement state highway safety plans. “We are encouraged by the further decline in rider fatalities,” said Ed Moreland, AMA senior vice president for government relations, reacting to the GHSA report. “We hope to see this trend in declining fatalities continue. “But without hard data to support the reasons behind the decline, it is difficult to speculate on the reasons,” he added. “The lack of data underscores the need for a fully comprehensive crash causation study to understand the reasons that riders crash,” Moreland said. “That is why we are supportive of the study currently under way at the University of Oklahoma and being directed Dr. Samir Ahmed.” The comprehensive motorcycle crash causation study is being conducted at the Oklahoma Transportation Center, an independent and well-respected research facility at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. The last major motorcycle crash study was completed in 1980, and it provided a wealth of data that has been used to develop training and strategies to help keep riders safer on the road.
In the decades since, the traffic environment has changed enormously, prompting the AMA to begin campaigning for a new study several years ago, which led to the Oklahoma research. Since 1924,the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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Jim Foster Jr. ,The Real Deal Biker
By all accounts, Jim Foster, Jr. is a real-deal biker. His shop, Harley-Davidson of Baltimore, provides him with an outlet to fuel his passion for bikes while giving back to the community through an extensive list of volunteer rides. He keeps his business low-key and thinks of his customers and employees as family. Foster lives by a personal motto, “To succeed in life, you should always do the right thing, which in turn will empower others.” At the young age of 10, he fell in love with racing after watching a neighbor. Jim’s neighbor, who quickly became his mentor, made it possible for him to compete in competitions and hone his skills on and off the track. Jim’s first bike was a 165 cc, 2-stroke, Harley-Davidson Hummer, which he later upgraded to a 250 cc, 4-stroke Sprint. At 12-years-old, Jim began racing scrambles and hill climbs, as well as the East Coast Trials Championship. By the time Jim finished high school, he already knew he wanted to be in the motorcycle business. He had been working at Harley-Davidson of Baltimore since 1959, the store he would later own. Though his career path was set in his own mind, Jim btr 8 |borntoride.com
continued racing and building his professional resume. In 1975, he was honored as the team manager with 2nd place club team in the ISDT, which he refers to as the Olympics of racing. After spending several years with Harley-Davidson of Baltimore, Jim made a change and went to work for Triumph as a sales assistant. He was later promoted to assistant marketing director and had the opportunity to travel to England to review new product development. It didn’t take long before his true calling came knocking. In 1975, Jim returned to Harley-Davidson of Baltimore as a sales assistant. With $100 in hand and a 15-year payment agreement, he followed his dream in 1987 and became the fourth owner of the store since 1923. In just 12 short years, he built his store into the 48th largest Harley-Davidson purchasing facility in the country. He quickly put his increased revenue back into the store and purchased land for a larger building in 1995. After just two years, Jim had built a 17,000 square-foot building. Since then, he has added another 25,000 square feet and opened the Harley-Davidson clothing store. Today, he runs his business with the belief that his customers and employees
own the store. He focuses his time giving back to his community and preserving the commitment his longtime customers have given him. Jim has over 35 charities that use his facility for charity rides, including police and fire rides, lymphoma rides, and muscular dystrophy rides. When he sees a need, he’ll even sponsor his own rides. Ten days after the World Trade Center tragedies, he organized his own charity ride. Advertising on the radio and TV with public service announcements, Jim managed to gather a group of three thousand riders to ride the 52-mile Baltimore Beltway and raise over $30 thousand for the Red Cross. Through his success, Jim never forgot his passion. He still competes in trials and motocross; he has ridden five cross-country trips since 1995, with a sixth planned for 2011. He competes on a modified 1965 Triumph and a 1973 Penton. In 2005, he began AHRMA Vintage Racing; he is now number one in the sixty and over class in cross-country. Though he has competed off and on since the age of 12, Jim doesn’t care about winning or losing. He races and lives his life purely out of love of the sport. Casie Campbell
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MOTORMAN’S TEST RIDE Baggers rule, at least here in the U.S. That must be the mantra of every motorcycle manufacturer since it seems every few months one of them is introducing a new bagger model, or at least another variation of an existing model. Such is the case with the new 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero 1700. The Vaquero (Spanish for cowboy) is based on the Voyager, but sportier. The windshield is much shorter, the fairing is a bit more streamlined, as are the lowers, and there’s no tour pack. The rider seat and passenger pillion have been shaved down as well. Just about everything that’s chrome on the Voyager is blacked out on the Vaquero. The side opening saddlebags appear to have been lifted from the previous generation Nomad. They do however flow very well with the Vaquero’s rear fender and the filler strips between the bags and the fender look very custom, as does the nicely shaped brake light. The stylist did a great job on this bike. In my opinion, the Vaquero is the best-looking motorcycle Kawasaki has ever made. From every angle, this bike is downright beautiful. Kawasaki also did a great job with the dash of the frame-mounted fairing. The black
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background with red face numbers looks very custom. The analog gauges consist of tach, speedometer and coolant temperature gauges. The LCD displays gear position, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, dual trip meters, remaining fuel range, and mpg. All are accessible by a switch on the right handgrip. The twin speaker audio system features AM/FM/WX and is compatible with optional IPOD, XM tuner, or CB radio. The switches are located on the left handlebar. The motor is Kawasaki’s tried-and-true 1700cc 52-degree liquid cooled V-twin. This is a single pin crank motor with a distinct V-twin feel. Balance shafts though keep annoying vibrations away from the rider or passenger. The transmission is a sixspeed unit with both 5th and 6th gear being overdrives; that means extremely relaxed highway riding. Kawasaki’s Big V-twins have been known for putting out tons of torque right off idle and the Vaquero is no exception.
Wind the motor out in any gear and you’ll get quick acceleration and enough power to through you back in the seat with each shift.
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V-twins have been known for putting out tons of torque right off idle and the Vaquero is no exception. ”
The transmission shifts smoothly and the clutch action is light for such a powerful motor.
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2011 kawasaki vulcan vaquero The Vaquero will handle your favorite stretch of winding tarmac with ease, as there is a decent amount of lean angle available before the floorboards touchdown. Low speed handling is a breeze as well, aided in no small part by the wide friction zone of the clutch. The dual front disk and single rear disk have excellent feel and do a fine job of slowing down this
Did you know: Some Kawasaki motorcycles display an emblem with “Kawasaki Aircraft” on the fuel tank.
heavyweight motorcycle in a hurry. Overall, the Vaquero is a beautifully styled bagger that rides as well as it looks and it’s loaded with features. With an MSRP of $16,499 in black or red, it’s priced right. For a closer look and a test ride, head to Pete’s Cycle Co. at their three locations see their ad on pg.49 or call them at (410) 663-8556. Tell ‘em that Born To Ride’s Motorman sent ya. Jerry “Motorman” Palladino Copyright 2011
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Five men who wanted to ride together in brotherhood established Essex Motorcycle Club in 1967: Sonny Brooks, Herbert & Herman Bellows, Jim Friend, Alvy Parker, and Calvin Jones (Jr). They started meeting in a little bar that was attached to an ice cream parlor near the Back River Bridge. They met there for a few years and as they grew they started looking for a larger place to meet.
In 1971, Essex Motorcycle Club found a nice little piece of real estate for rent on Weber Avenue. The property was waterfront, about 2 acres with a little shack that needed a whole lot of TLC! The guys got together and fixed up the little shack; they put in a bathroom, a bar, added another room, and btr 22| borntoride.com
put in a pool table! There was always something going on in that little clubhouse and everyone was made welcome. The Essex field meets were famous. I got my first introduction to “Biker Games” such as the Weenie Bite, Slow Race, Tug of War (men’s and women’s), 10 person ski walk, the greasy board, egg toss, find the potato, and many other games. I looked forward to the Essex M/C poker runs that took all of the riders through scenic Baltimore County and Harford County. “Follow the Dots”! Everyone who signed up got a flyer with an explanation of what the dots meant, such as 4 dots--straight, 3 dots--left, 2 dots--right and 1 dot--stop and pick up your poker chip. Actually it was a colored piece of construction paper! After riding all day, everybody who completed the ride would come back to cold drinks, good food (which included the late Norm Ferris of Norm’s Motorcycle World’s Biker Burgers), great friends, and window air-conditioners to cool the evening air just right. The laughter was mixed in with the rock music of the ‘70s and the sounds of motorcycles coming in one after the other. Ah, I remember those days! Unfortunately, the good times on Weber Avenue ended when a developer offered the owner of the land a lot of money. This meant Essex Motorcycle Club had to find a new address. This is when they moved to the old Aero Acres Shopping Center and rented a store. They had a great parking lot,
plenty of room for parties, a bar, and pool tables. They even managed to find a nice field near the shopping center to continue their field meets where they are still held today. The old shopping center was eventually sold to Food Lion for the new grocery store. It was at this time Essex M/C decided to save money to put down on their own house. This is the building they’re in now on Old Orems Road, and they won’t be moving again any time soon! In 2008, Essex M/C began a new chapter in Harford County (no pun intended) and they meet at the Winters Run Bar on Rt. 7 every Monday night. I don’t think the original EMC-5 thought their efforts would survive 44 years and two chapters well into the 21st century. Essex Motorcycle will be holding their first field meet of this year on June 12 at 12:00 p.m. at the field on Compass Road behind Walgreen’s just off Martin Blvd. in Middle River. Enter your motorcycle in the games and win a trophy or two! Cold beer, great food, vendors and good times what more could you want? They are also having an Open House on July 23 and all are welcome! Ride on down, eat some great food, and hang out with your friends. Essex Motorcycle Club members unselfishly support other clubs, causes, and the needs of our community; so why not ride on down and support them! Sunnie Murphy
featured band: Silvertung
After attending several enthralling shows of what some believe to be the Baltimore music scene’s best kept secret, I decided to kick the doors open and let everyone in on the stupefying spectacle that is Silvertung. Silvertung is a Baltimore based band who had to kiss a few frogs before they discovered the four princes who make up the band today. Danno being the concluding member of Silvertung realized early on the antics of his band mates. After 3 years playing together, they still have a remarkable way of describing the brotherhood that exists between them. “Out of all the bands that we’ve been in or played with, Silvertung is the only band that has no attitude, no ego, we’re like family.” Speed is the dynamic front man, and his voice rivals that of the God of Thunder. Skoot is the savage bassist; he vibrates your soul through the resonant sounds of his bass guitar. Sterling is the hypnotizing lead guitarist, whose bewitching licks leave your mind blown. And of course, last but not least is Danno, the melodious drummer whose beats deviously persuade your body to dance. I had the honor to ask these four gentlemen a few questions before their last “F$#k It, It’s Friday” show at the Sinix Rock Bar in Essex. They were more than happy to incriminate themselves. The band members themselves have been playing music as early as the age of six. They list
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the bands Godsmack, Disturbed, 3 Days Grace, and Metallica as musical influences. They also list several bands and musicians from the ‘70s to current time as the their musical inspiration. Individually, their musical inspirations range from Steve Lukather of Toto, Don Donnegan of Disturbed, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, and Geoff Tate of Queensryche, just to name a few. These cats also have two official videos for their songs “Lies” and “Déjà Vu.” When asked what their favorite Silvertung song was they collectively agreed that just rocking out “Déjà Vu” topped the list, but as far as performing they listed, “Coming Alive,” “Justify” and “Never Too Late.” As far as their goals, Silvertung is happy where they are now, but agreed that even when they go platinum they will not be satisfied. They will still try harder to grow musically, for themselves and their fans. Through hard work and determination they have received some tremendous accolades, such as sponsorship from Jagermeister, Dean guitars, DR Strings and Mills Acoustic cabinets just to name a few. They have also been selected to be the official band for Renegade TV and DeVille Ink. Silvertung is one band who truly appreciates their fans who have been affectionately dubbed the “Tung Nation.” At every show, and I mean every show, their tantalizing front man, Speed is committed to thanking the fans for coming and encourages all new fans to meet up after the
show. Skoot, the maniacal bassist proclaimed, “If you are seeing us for the first time, introduce yourself, and tell us your name. We want to meet the new people. We do not want you to be just a face in the crowd.” Now as far as their performance, “Come out and see us, you will not regret it,” was the quote I was given by the band and I can honestly say it is the truth. So, whether you are captivated by their culminating covers, spell bound by their originals, or simply seduced by their stage performance you will not be disappointed. You may even find yourself belonging to the Tung Nation. Silvertung will be one of the featured bands at the Born To Ride magazine 1st Anniversary Biker Bash on Sunday, June 26 at Sandbaggers in Glen Burnie. This is one event you will not want to miss. KC Deville Check out Silvertung at these venues: Friday, June 18th Fishhead Cantina - Arbutus, MD Friday, June 24th Memmories Bar & Grill - Waldorf, MD Sunday, June 26th Sandbaggers Sports Bar - Glen Burnie, MD Saturday, July 9th Sinix Rock Club - Essex, MD Saturday, July 23rd Paul’s Place - Cambridge, MD
featured band: Skunkpuppies
For the best Classic Rock music in Maryland, my first choice is The Skunkpuppies band. They are high-energy classic rock music at its best. They play everything from AC/DC to Zeppelin. They bring yesterdays’ songs of the ‘70s and ‘80s into today with a modern sound. You are transported back in time to such concert greats as Jim Morrison, the Eagles, Aerosmith, and Boston. They are a classic rock band that appeals to all audiences. The band was formed in 1993 by Mark Dembeck “IXI” and Tim Kaszak, and shortly thereafter got its name. During a band rehearsal, in Jack Jakabowski’s basement, Jack’s dog “Skunk” wandered over to Dave Kerner and. ... Well Dave had the misfortune of inhaling a waft of Skunk’s perfume and said, “YOU ARE A SKUNK PUPPY!” Everyone fell out laughing and the name stuck! Mark Dembeck IXI plays drums and is the bandleader. Dan Wright plays bass guitar, Tim Kaszak (The Colonel) plays guitar, and Dave Kerner plays guitar, keyboard, sax, and harmonica. The late Jack Jakabowski, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2005, was an original band member who played guitar and bass. “He was the glue that held us together for a longtime,” said Mark, “he is sorely missed.”
Since that time, there have been various lead vocalists who have come and gone. They just never found the right fit into the Skunkpuppies family, until they met Scott Vernon two months ago. Scott sings lead vocals and plays guitar. “He is the Nehemiah and will move the band into the future,” said Mark, as the entire band members agreed. The Skunkpuppies have played at many benefits, donating their time, performing free and drawing large crowds to support numerous causes. They have performed at benefits for the ASPCA, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, the Baltimore 5K Marathon, and the Ravens Stadium to name a few. At the Golden Music Awards in Nashville, TN in 2001, they received the NAR Award for Upcoming Rock Group. They have two CDs with all original songs that were recorded in the earlier years of the band. The first CD, April Fools was produced in 1994 and the second CD Take a Ride was produced in 1999. Currently they are working on releasing a new CD. Born To Ride Delmarva magazine is pleased to announce our 1st year Anniversary Party on June 26, 2011 at the Sandbaggers Sports Bar in Glen Burnie, MD. We are fortunate to have The Skunkpuppies performing on stage!
They will be rockin’ all the favorite classics and celebrating BTR’s 1st Birthday! The Skunkpupies! Don’t miss-out partying with Maryland’s best classic rock band and Born To Ride Delmarva magazine! Check out The Skunkpuppies at the following venues: Saturday, May 28 Emerald Tavern - Baltimore, MD Saturday, June 11 – Dick’s Halfway Inn – Baltimore, MD Friday, June 17 – Holiday House – Baltimore, MD Sunday, June 26 – Sandbaggers Sports Bar – Glen Burnie, MD Friday, August 5 – Holiday House – Baltimore, MD Sunday, August 7 – Brewer’s Landing Bar & Grill - Essex, MD Friday, October 14 – Holiday House – Baltimore, MD Friday, November 11 – McAvoy’s of Parkville – Parkville, MD Find out more about The Skunkpuppies band search Skunkpuppies on Facebook and Marylandparty.com Sunnie Murphy
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2,448 miles
n i k S d n a t l of aspha
Route 66--the fabled ribbon of asphalt and concrete still winds its way across the country from Chicago to L.A. And it has also wound its way into the very soul of America. Although superseded in the 1970s by the Interstate freeways, the magic and mystic of the Mother Road has never died. Within the pages of the superbly illustrated book is a colorful illustrated history of the road and its landmarks of the famed RT 66. Put that together with Jim Bush’s story of devotion and passion as he has dedicated a true epic of ink to the legendary RT 66 on his body to show tribute for all to see. We at Born to Ride are thankful and excited to tell both sides of the story.
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
It started in the heartland and originally ended in Los Angeles (not, contrary to myth, at the ocean). It carried truckers crossing the country, Okies fleeing the Dust Bowl, vacationers seeking the sun. It was Americas Main Street, the Mother Road, the Will Rogers Highway, and, at its dangerous curves, Bloody 66. Get your kicks on Route 66 with this wonderfully illustrated tribute to the best-loved highway in this car-loving nation. Michael Witzel shares his expertise and wealth of personal, archive, collector, and contributing photographer images in these pages, offering a nostalgic tour of the charms and oddities of this road through American cultural history. Starting in Chicago and running to Santa
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Monica, this book highlights the sights along the highway with historic and current photos in then-and-now pairings, and includes Route 66 postcards, road signs, trinkets, maps, brochures, and advertisements. Here we see Route 66 as it was in its heyday and as it is now, the neon glamour of yesterday versus the ghost towns of today. Witzel and his wife, Gyvel YoungWitzel, recount the highways history, its role in popular culture, and its demise, as well as the individual stories of famous sights. Several profiles of those with close ties to the Mother Road, including the woman who played Ruthie Joad in the The Grapes of Wrath film, are included.
are some of the best known American car culture historians. Michael is the author of Route 66 Remembered as well as a dozen other pop culture histories, including with coauthor Gyvel, Soda Pop! and The Sparkling Story of Coca-Cola. Michael Witzel and Gyvel Young-Witzel reside in Austin, Texas.
BOOK SPECS:
Title: Legendary Route 66: A Journey Through Time Along America’s Mother Road Author: Michael Karl Witzel and Gyvel Young-Witzel ISBN: 978-0-7603-2978-8 Published: October 2007 Publisher: Voyageur Press Page Count: 256 ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Images: 252 color & 298 b/w photos Witzel Michael Witzel and Gyvel Young
Did You Know: U.S. Route 66 (also known as the Will Rogers Highway, “Main Street of America” or the “Mother Road”)
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Did You Know: U.S.66 was officially resigned on June 27,1985. The D.O.T. decided the route was no longer relevant.
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About one minute into listening to Jim Bush’s bike and tattoo story I knew it traveled beyond the norm, if norm is ever used in the world of tattooing and custom bikes. The Bolingbrook, Illinois resident is a walking and talking monument for a major slice of American culture. He’s covered, figuratively speaking, with nearly 2,500 miles of ink stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles. To be specific, he’s paved in the history of the famous Route 66. Route 66 is America’s first btr 34 |borntoride.com
transcontinental roadway and the subject of countless stories, books, and songs -- not forgetting that famous 1960s TV show of the same name. Before we head down that road, a background check on Jim reveals that while he’s an engineer by training he’s an expert in “Loss Prevention” for commercial and industrial Fortune 500 companies. He adds, “It’s a career that pretty much will put you to sleep. It involves engineering work for an
insurance company that insures factories against business interruption.” Jim says its best to leave that explanation as it stands without delving further, and I agreed! My interest was his ink and bike story. The ink motoring down his arms is an incredible profusion of indelible images. It all started years ago when Jim decided to get his first tat, something patriotic. “I was just going to get a little American eagle and that was going to be it.” He began researching
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tattoo artists for that one and only tattoo, but a chance meeting between two motorcyclists set things spinning in all together different direction. “My wife Robyn, who rides her own 100th Anniversary Deuce, and I travel all over the country on bikes. One day I happened to be riding my ’87 Softail when I pull up beside a guy riding a 1990 Fatboy. We say hello, and he gives me his card saying he had just opened his own tattoo shop.” This may not have been a chance
happening but Fate. Jim pockets the card and brings it home. His wife looks at it and notices the name. It rings a bell, turns out she and Larry Brogan grew up as kids. Jim shows up at Tattoo City in Lockport, IL, gets his eagle tattoo and says good-bye to Larry who replied, “You’ll be back in six months.” “Yeah, sure,” said Jim. Larry’s “prediction” proved accurate and Larry returned first for some religious imagery, two sacred hearts, followed in sharp contrast by four outstanding pin-up girls on
his legs including one of Betty Paige. “Larry turned out to be an outstanding artist, and I’m completely loyal to him. He’s done all my work.” Now it’s time to get to the pies de resistance, Jim’s arms. “When I was nine years old I took my first trip on Route 66 with my grandparents, and that was the genesis for my artwork. As I grew up I lived near Route 66; even though it’s long been decommissioned I still use parts of it with my work.”
After Larry had tattooed Jim over a six-year period the Route 66 project began percolating. “I wanted to do a project on a grand scale, focusing on one theme, one topic and it was going to be on my upper torso. While people had done pieces about Route 66, nobody had ever thought of doing the entire route from Chicago to L.A.” After seeing the cover of a Route 66 enthusiast magazine From Pier to Shining Pier, Jim decided to begin the project. The
unofficial starting point for Route 66 was Chicago’s Navy pier and it’s termination point was the Santa Monica pier. “That was it. I’m going to start on my left wrist with Chicago and go through the eight states. I’ll pick all the icons, the hotels, the gas stations, the Mom and Pop restaurants, and go across my back and end at my right wrist with the Santa Monica pier.” That was the concept, but it took years for Jim to select all the myriad components, then took Larry about 18 months
to draw up the entire project. He first took contact paper and measured the dimensions of Jim’s arms and back, then composed all the hundreds of images. Each arm took twelve hours for the outlining, each completed in one day’s session. Then Jim began sitting for the coloring-in process, a true epic of ink. He sat one full day a week for a year straight. Jim counts 105 hours for his left arm and 95 for his right. In addition, his back is still a work in process and not yet unveiled.
Did You Know: It is no longer possible to drive Route 66 uninterrupted, but much of the original route are still drivable.
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It would take a book or TV documentary to go through all the images but here’s some highlights. On Jim’s left arm there’s a turquoise ’55 Chevy with a license plate that reads 2448 that commemorates Route 66’s total mileage. The Standard Oil gas station attendant on his right arm is the image of his grandfather. “That filling station opened in the early 1950s on Route 66. It’s still there, owned by my family. My grandfather’s sons still work there with my cousins.” And if you look carefully you’ll find a Ferris wheel on Chicago’s Navy pier. Walking up to that Ferris wheel, Larry has drawn the figures of Jim, his wife, and his youngest son. Jim’s art is amazing but Jim also has an award show winning Black Pan, but that is another story for a future issue. Do you have a memory of Route 66? Tell us about your Route 66 story. Email content@ borntoride.com or call 888-795-5779.
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Did You Know: Route 66 served as a major path for those who migrated west, especially during the 1930s.
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rider safety whose choice is it? elbow and shoulder dislocated, my left knee splayed open, and one of my thigh muscles sanded off by the pavement. From what I was told, my heart and breathing stopped. I was very lucky the people who were there not only preserved my life, they preserved my “quality of life.” As I spent the next 6 months in the hospital, I never thought I was going to be whole again. I was told I would
Most recently, I have been amazed at the amount of deaths that have occurred on motorcycles here in Florida. What contributes to these deaths and injuries? How much control do we have as motorcyclist? The answer is the way we approach riding. We have to maintain control of the things we do and the decisions we make when we put ourselves on the seat. We always have a choice about what we do. The MSF rider course talks about a ladder of risk. How high are we willing to climb before we jump off? What can we do to make sure we get home at the end of our trip (no matter how long or short)? Are we going to crash and when? Do we need to form a group to talk about our feelings, or how much it hurt afterwards? No, but we need to do the best we can to prevent injury to others and ourselves, sort of a Hippocratic Oath to Riding. My name is David Cruz. I moved to Florida a year ago this past October. “I am a crash survivor.” I am an emergency medical technician intermediate and have been one since 1975. I have practiced as an EMT-I in New York, New Hampshire, and now Florida. On the streets and racetracks, Bridgehampton racetrack on Long Island, and 5 years on the Track Trauma Unit at New Hampshire International, now Motor Speedway. I started riding 2-wheels with a motor on it when I was 14; with help, I figured out how to mount a 5 hp motor on a bicycle. In NY, you couldn’t drive until btr 40 |borntoride.com
you were 18 years old. When sixteen rolled around for me, mopeds were in fashion and a person under 18 years old did not need a license to operate a vehicle whose top speed was less than 20 mph. My moped took me to Nassau County Medical Center, where I put in 2,500 volunteer hours in the emergency room before high school graduation. To ride on the highways in New York you had to have a minimum 16-inch wheel and handle highway speeds of 50 mph. I moved on to a Honda CB360T, it had more power and speed. As most riders, I taught myself to ride. I later moved on to a Yamaha 650 Maxim, then to a BMW K75RT, then to a Kawasaki Vulcan 800a -- raked out with drag bars and straight pipes. Finally, I bought my Dream Bike a BMW K1200LT. This bike is loaded with every distraction that can be put on a motorcycle. However, this is where a lifetime of education of riding and emergency work meets to help create a safer rider. In 1998, I almost lost it all. A 19-year old in a four-door Subaru made a right-hand turn from a left-hand turn lane less then 15 feet in front of me. I was only traveling the speed limit, but it was fast enough to total the car. The state police said they had never seen a motorcycle total a car. My bike was inverted on top of the car and I laid 30 feet on the other side of the intersection in a pile of flesh on the ground. My right
“In 1998, I almost lost it all. A 19-year old in a four-door Subaru made a right-hand turn from a left-hand turn lane less then 15 feet in front of me. I was only traveling the speed limit, but it was fast enough to total the car.” lose the complete use of my right arm and I would never run or walk again. I owe my recovery to the efforts of the first responders and staff of the emergency room. I lost 6 months of my life but I was alive. What was my purpose, what was I going to do? I was halfway through a paramedic program when I had the accident. I lost my bike and life, as I knew it. I was walking with a crutch and still pain in movement. After 2 years had passed, I missed my life. I rode a friend’s bike and I realized how much I had missed riding. I bought my Vulcan and went back after my EMTI license. In 2004, I felt that I needed to do more. When I first moved to New Hampshire in 1997, I learned to ski, having been an EMTI/FF for many years people asked me, “Why I would choose to be a ski instructor rather than ski patrol?” I told them I wanted to teach people how not to get hurt rather than pick the up after they crash. Now I had a chance to apply the same principle to motorcycling. In May of 2004, I became a MSF
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Motorman’s MEAN STREETS
Here’s a letter I recently received that I’m betting many of you can relate to. Motorman, I’ve been riding for many years, mostly big cruisers. I presently have a Harley-Davidson Ultra. I’ve ridden all kinds of roads and have had the occasional close call. Something happened to me recently that I can’t explain. I took a trip to the Dragon up in Tennessee and met up with a few friends I hadn’t seen in many years. My friends took off at a pretty good pace through the 318 curves in 11 miles. They didn’t appear to be going too fast but as I tried to keep up with them, I quickly realized I was going too fast. I soon began running wide in the turns, crossing the double line and at one point, coming close to a head on collision. My friends left me far behind. Since they were no longer in sight, I thought I had slowed down enough, but I still felt very uncomfortable and just couldn’t seem to pick the right lines around the curves. I seemed to be struggling with the handlebars, and everything was a major effort. After that ride, I find that I’m scared to death on just about all winding roads. Now I go so slow that vehicles behind me are tailgating and I have to pull over to the side of the road. Could it be I’ve forgotten how to ride after all these years? Name withheld per writer’s request I believe what happened is instead of riding your own ride, i.e., riding at your own comfortable pace, you tried to keep up with your fellow riders whose skill level is apparently higher than yours. The more you tried to keep up with them, the less technique you were apparently using. In other words, instead of looking far ahead of the turn, you began looking towards the double yellow line. Since we know the motorcycle goes wherever you look, you began steering right towards the yellow line. As you got closer to the yellow line, you began looking at the oncoming traffic and began riding towards the very obstacle you didn’t want to hit. Even after you slowed down you were so tense you forgot about counter-steering. If the bike was leaning to the right and had to transition
back to the left: I’d be willing to bet, instead of pushing on the left grip, your right hand was holding the bar and preventing you from proper counter-steering. And when it felt like you weren’t able to steer your motorcycle properly you tensed up even further which then caused the problem to get worse. Later on when you were riding by yourself, you began doubting your abilities which caused you to ride in an overly timid manner. Thus, the low speeds and the feeling of panic and stress were still there. Here’s what I suggest to get over these newfound fears. Find a large empty parking lot, mark off a couple of 100’ diameter circles in the shape of a figure eight. Place some markers at 12:00 O’clock, 3:00 o’clock, 9:00 o’clock and 6:00 o’clock. Get up to a speed that will allow you to counter-steer, that would be anything above 15 mph. Focus well ahead of the motorcycle. If you start at 6:00 o’clock in the circle focus on 3:00 o’clock. As you begin heading towards 3:00 o’clock, snap your head and eyes and look towards 12:00 o’clock. If you’re circling to the left remember to push forward on the left grip, the harder you push on the grip the more the bike will lean. As you approach the 6:00 o’clock point you’ll be ready to transition to the right. Turn your head and eyes and look at 3:00 o’clock, then 6:00 o’clock, etc. Remember to look far ahead of your motorcycle. Vary your speed; you should be able to perform the figure eight at speeds of at least 25 mph with a little practice. Once you feel comfortable leaning and transitioning the bike and looking well ahead under controlled conditions, head for your favorite winding road, hopefully one with very little traffic and practice the techniques there. There are also many high-speed training courses around the country, many of which cater to cruisers that I’m sure you’ll find beneficial. The only way to get over your fears is to face them and overcome them step by step. -Ride Safe... Ride Like a Pro Team
Jerry Motorman Palladino
www.ridelikeapro.com • Copyright 2011
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movie Review
Nineteen sixty-nine was a pivotal time in American history. It was also a beginning of sorts for my love affair with motorcycles, begat in large part by a short-lived television series starting that year—Then Came Bronson. I was 12 years-old and devoured every episode of the lonely stranger and his eye-emblazoned Sportster wandering across the country. This movie introduced Jim Bronson (Michael Parks) to the world. The film begins with Jim’s friend, Nick (Martin Sheen) in crisis and disillusioned with life — as so many young men are. Part of the “Stompers” motorcycle club, Nick had settled down with a wife and a “real” job— offering much promise for advancement according to his wife—but he knows better. Dead end, dull job, responsibilities, and no resources—is that what life is all about? The only thing he has worth anything is his Sportster, so under the Golden Gate Bridge he asks Jim to buy it from his
wife and then promptly jumps to his death, Jim returns to the office of his once-valued profession, a reporter, only to realize he is facing much the same as his friend—a dull job and an industry hungry for unsavory stories, ones that “show people at their worst.” Jim loads up the Sportster and hits the road. He doesn’t get far before he eyes a young girl (Temple Brooks, played by Bonnie Bedelia), running away from her pending life of responsibility, shedding her wedding dress and engagement ring on a northern California beach. She runs away sans clothes, but they meet again when she runs Bronson off the road. Jim catches up and lets her driver door have it with a kick of his boot. Off he goes, suitably avenged. At a gas stop, they meet again, where the convertible driver becomes a passenger on the Sportster, abandoning her car as the result of a curious policeman’s questions. From here on love fitfully blooms. On the road to New Orleans they slowly figure each other out. However, on arrival they realize they need to part, he to continue his quest for meaning and her to return to the very thing that had scared her onto the road with Jim. They part and Bronson rides into television history over the next 2 years and 26 episodes. What is interesting is the kind of biker Bronson is. He’s not a tear-itup terrorizer of decent common folk, as so many movies make us out to be. Neither is he the trendy young motorcyclist so many Honda ads of the time purported us to be, riding our little, brightly colored scoots, wearing white slacks and boat shoes, and with a pert college girl on back. What Bronson was, and what I aspire to be as a biker and a person, is a self-reliant man in charge of his bike and his life, not the pawn of others. He’s quiet and a thinker, and not afraid to get his hands dirty for that next tank of gas and a bit of food, or wrenching his ride on the side of the highway. He’s not a pushover, but neither is he a troublemaker. He leads himself and is not led by others. He lives by his own rules, but they are not thoughtless or selfish rules and he listens more than he talks. What it all comes down to is his choice of going out and living his life, instead of accepting life as other people tell him it is or should be. Bronson is so soft-spoken I occasionally had to back up to catch quiet bits of dialogue set against the unmistakably late 60s music. Maybe someday that music will attain an aura of classicism, but to my ears it is awkward. The movie, however, makes up for that music by a couple instances of a nice rendition of “Wayfaring Stranger” sung by Michael Parks and Bonnie Bedelia. For an observant rider, little things like the magical appearance of knobbies on the Sportster (really a Jawa) for the hill-climbing scene may disturb the flow a bit, but the story is worth putting up with little inconsistencies. Many viewers will not even notice the poetic license taken here and there. If you recall the show from your youth and enjoy an occasional blast from the past, pick up this flick. Be warned—you may end up following your viewing with online searches for TV episodes and “Bronson Bikes.” You may even think about your life, your choices, and what you love about riding. This DVD is available from Warner Broadcasting and at Amazon.com
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If you’re looking for an old school biker friendly bar, well look no further. Jimmy’s Old School Tavern Restaurant & Bar is the place for you. It’s located at 3403 Conowingo Road in Street, Maryland, just down the street from the Conowingo Dam. Jimmy Lunney opened the bar 5 years ago to fulfill a dream after leaving a success full career in motorcycle sales at Chesapeake HarleyDavison. Jimmy caters to the blue-collar worker and good folks
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from all walks of life. It is the premier tavern where all bikers are welcome. Jimmy’s Old School Tavern Restaurant & Bar is a family run neighborhood restaurant, tavern, and package good store. All the food is made fresh daily. Some of the menu items are homemade cream of crab soup, jumbo lump crab cakes, fresh tuna, shrimp, or chicken salad. “Our burgers are freshly made from beef purchased from a local butcher,” said Jimmy. Come in hungry and leave happy! The liquor store opens at 9:00 a.m. and the bar opens at 11:00 a.m. seven days a week. Package sales are available at the bar until 1:30 a.m. seven days a week. Happy Hour is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Tuesday is Pool League Night, and that starts at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday is Karaoke Night at 8:00 p.m. Thursday is Lady’s Night at 8:00 p.m. Jimmy’s rocks on Friday night with DJ Chucky Fresh, and live bands on Saturday night. Jimmy’s has $1 draft Budweiser, Coors Light, Miller Light, Yuengling and Old School Pale ($1.60 during live music), and Blue Moon is only $2.25 (except during live music). There are always food and drink specials daily. Jimmy’s Old School Tavern is frequently a place for poker runs to stop for lunch and cool off on long hot rides. Jimmy has held charity events and one particular event stands out in his mind. He held an event for an employee, Marsha and her little girl Dulaney. Dulaney had leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Jimmy and staff raised money and goodwill to help Marsha when she needed a helping hand. Thank God, Dulaney has recovered from the terrible disease! This is just one of several events that Jimmy and his staff have sponsored over the years. On most days, you will see Jimmy talking with his guests and cutting up, telling stories and finding out what’s going on with his friends. On Friday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m., stop in for a Born To Ride magazine Old School Meet and Greet. DJ Chucky Fresh will be on hand to rock the place; and there will be food and drink specials. Born To Ride’s photo staff will be there so come on by and you may find your smiling face in the next issue of the #1 Free Motorcycle Publication in the Delmarva area. For more info about Jimmy’s Old School Tavern Restaurant & Bar search them on Facebook or give Jimmy a call at 410-8368881. Sunnie Murphy
Tim “ The Thunder walrus” Yarosh
I met Tim Yarosh and his wife at Magooby’s Comedy Club in Timonium. Before that, well … the thought crossed my mind that he would be just another biker comedian with boring jokes, “did ya hear the one about. ...” Let me tell you, was I wrong! Tim’s show is a high-energy medley of original observations and clever selfcriticism with his own brand of southern flavor. He has performed from New York to Florida at venues such as the world famous New York Comedy Club and Gotham Comedy in New York City. Tim’s show is a robust, not so “politically correct” look at life, love and the world that surrounds us. Tim is the funniest Biker/Tough Guy you will ever see; he is truly entertaining. His father was a biker and his mother was the ‘true’ Baptist Church member, so Tim spent most of his childhood in trouble. Tim’s mother told him that he would become either a car salesman or a preacher! Tim wasn’t interested in comedy at first, but he always had the ability to entertain. He would tell jokes and stories of his rides, or stories of his friends and his family to anyone who would listen. No one is safe from Tim’s harassment -- not even his mother! btr 46 |borntoride.com
Whenever they are in a social environment, Tim is the center of entertainment, standing in a circle of friends recalling stories and funny incidences. “I’ve always been a biker, so I acclimated my jokes from mainstream life to the biker lifestyle,” said Tim. “So I remain real, true, and free. If I witness your dumb ass doing something stupid, I will use your situation in my material. God gave us stupid people to laugh at and we all have to stop protecting stupid people from themselves. I never run out of jokes as long as there are stupid people,” he says with laughter! I asked Tim why he called himself “The Thunder Walrus,” he explained that while riding with a bunch of friends one morning, he was yelling over the pipes to a buddy next to him. He thought he wasn’t being heard so he increased his volume. He still didn’t get his buddy’s attention until they stopped for gas; his buddy removed his helmet and ear buds fell out! His buddy was listening to music! Tim asked if his buddy heard him and he replied, “Yes I heard you, you are like two claps of thunder. The first one scares the crap out of you and then you tune the rest out!” Then he told me
about the Walrus; I really didn’t understand until he went into detail. His friends put on leathers first thing in the morning and he didn’t. He began poking fun at everybody because they would be peeling off their leathers around noon when the sun was hot. One of the guys said, “We all get cold, we don’t have that walrus-like build to keep us warm! Thunder Walrus, that’s what you are!” “The name stuck and that’s why I use it,” said Tim. Tim will be the MC at The Born To Ride 1st Anniversary Biker Bash at Sandbaggers on Sunday, June 26, so come on out and be ready to laugh your ass off. Upcoming Appearances Saturday, June 4 – Towne Pub & Restaurant – Aberdeen, MD Friday, June 10 – The Bottle & Cork – Dewey Beach, DE Sunday, June 26 – Sandbaggers Sports Bar – Glen Burnie, MD For more info check out ThunderWalrus.com Sunnie Murphy
Pete’s cycle vs Harley-Davidson of Baltimore
On Sunday, March 20, two of the giants of the motorcycle industry meet for the greatest fight every seen at AMF Country Club Lanes in Baltimore. It’s not what you’re thinking the fight was against Muscular Dystrophy! Pete’s Cycle Co. and Harley-Davidson of Baltimore came together for a charity bowling tournament. The proceeds were donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of Baltimore. Twenty teams showed up to battle it out to raise $4,800.00 for the cause. If you would like to help in the fight please contact www. mdausa.org for more details. btr 48| borntoride.com
Book Review
Brough Superior SS100 to Steve McQueen’s personal rides, a handful of motorcycles have infiltrated mainstream culture and captured the imagination of millions. Legendary Motorcycles focuses 26 chapters on some of the most historically significant bikes in existence. Illustrated with lush original photography and rare historical images, this book profiles the bikes—not just the models but the actual motorcycles—that have achieved legendary status in the last century. Their stories, recounted here in intimate detail, make Legendary Motorcycles a riveting read for both casual enthusiasts and passionate aficionados.
About the Author
Basem Wasef’s fascination with all things mechanical spans back to his childhood in London, where he was known to sing “Happy Birthday” to his extensive collection of Matchbox cars. An accomplished writer, photographer, and producer, Basem has traveled from Andalusia to the Arctic Circle in pursuit of exotic vehicles, and in addition to serving as the Motorcycles expert for About.com, he contributes to magazines such as Robb Report Motorcycling and Popular Mechanics. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he enjoys year-round riding. About Motorbooks Motorbooks, an imprint of MBI Publishing Company, is the world’s leading publisher of automotive, motorcycle and motorsport books for enthusiasts. For over 40 years, Motorbooks has published award-winning books by the world’s most talented authors and photographers in the subject category. Title: Author: ISBN-13: Retail:
Legendary Motorcycles
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St. Paul, Minn. – Some motorcycles transcend mere transportation, but even fewer attain mythic status and become truly legendary machines. From the Harleys jumped by Evel Knievel to Easy Rider’s Captain America chopper, from T.E. Lawrence’s
Legendary Motorcycles Basem Wasef 978-0-7603-3070-8 $34.95 US, $41.95 CAN; £25.00 Binding: Hardcover Dimensions: 9.25 x 10.875 Page count: 176 Illustrations: 152 Color Photos and 66 Black & White Photos Publication Date: September 2007 Imprint: Motorbooks Book available in bookstores everywhere or through www.motorbooks.com. For trade inquiries, contact us at trade@ mbipublishing.com or (800) 458-0454.
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camp eastern shore police association memorial wall ride
Camp Eastern Shore Police Association (ESPA) held the first Annual Motorcycle Ride to benefit the Eastern Shore of Maryland Memorial Wall, on May 7. The memorial wall, at Camp ESPA in Eldorado, Maryland, acknowledges fallen police officers who have given their lives in service to the Eastern Shore community. Over 100 motorcyclists came to honor 33 fallen officers. Riders had three registration points to choose. Each registration point had a police escort. The event at Camp ESPA was btr 52| borntoride.com
memorable and fun. Riders took photos, made new friends, and rekindled old friendships. It was camaraderie at its best! It was an honor to be a part of the first Annual Motorcycle Ride to benefit the Eastern Shore of Maryland Memorial Wall. All proceeds went to building and maintaining the wall. We look forward to holding this event again next year and hope that it will grow. For more information, please contact Camp ESPA at (410) 883-3500. Maggie Ball Call or Txt 443-271-1928
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(Motorcycle Safety Foundation) National Ridercoach, and I taught from snowmelt to snowfall. I learned so much about motorcycle riding while becoming a ridercoach. I completely changed my style and approach to riding and driving. I learned skills that not only made me a better motorcycle rider, but also a better skier and instructor. There are so many comparisons and crossovers. To me a great day was riding to the mountain and skiing on the same day. Time, speed, and space make all the difference in the world. This is where we have a choice. Again, there was something missing. In 2007, I was introduced to ASMI. Accident Scene Management, a bystander assistance program, is a first aid course for motorcyclists. The requirements to teach the course are you are an avid motorcyclist and at least an EMT, to be trained as an instructor for ASMI; there are just over 100 nationally. Motorcyclists with that training and a commitment to motorcycle safety can apply to be a Road Guardian. The organization states Road Guardian members must do their part to make motorcycling safer for everyone. We have a choice to be btr 54| borntoride.com
safe. If you could get the front tires off the ground with your car, would you ride down the highway doing a wheelie with you car? If your answer is NO, then why do it on your bike? If you have first aid training, your friends probably feel safe riding with you ... great. What if you get hurt, can your friends save your life? What are the first things to do when you come up on a crash? How do you make the scene safe? What do you move and when do you move it, or do you have to? Do you remove a helmet? If so, what kind do you remove? Can you do CPR on a crash victim? What do you sacrifice? Again, it’s time, space, and a call. Locally you need to create 3-4 seconds of a safe zone for a safe work environment, also a safe driving space. When we think of speed, we think of miles per hour, but real speed is measured in feet per second; 30 mph is equal to 45 fps. So, 2 seconds between you and other people on the road is when everyone is paying attention. Think of this formula for Feet per Second, MPH + 1/2 mph = fps. An example is 50 mph + 25 = 75fps. You would want a work area of at least 300 feet, or 4 seconds (your 2 seconds and the driver’s 2 seconds) reaction time. How much time does someone look
for an address on the side of the road, or look at their cell phone when it rings, or worst, take time to text? Most people don’t leave themselves 2 seconds of reaction time between themselves on the road. This is just a start … please make a choice to pay attention. It is your life--enjoy it! Over the rest of the year, I plan to offer suggestions and educational tips to help keep you and other motorcyclists safe and alive. I will alternate Riding and Lifesaving Skills. Next month we will talk about the accident scene -- what are the best and worst things you can do? Any time that you are interested, find me through Born To Ride or online at accidentscene.org. As soon as there are at least 10 people interested, we will have a course. Born To Ride and I hope to change the statistics for the best! Born To Ride magazine is all about motorcycling by motorcyclists, their commitment to the lifelong approach to riding blends both of our passions. Each month I will partner with BTR to provide Safety and Lifesaving skills to my fellow riders to keep us from being a statistic. David P Cruz NREMTI/FF content@borntoride.com
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Bikes to the Beach thundered into Ocean City for the first ever Spring Bike week. “Thank goodness, the weather was great,” said Robert Riccio, owner of the Oasis Bar & Grill in Whaleyville, organizer of the event. According to Donna Abbott, the resort’s media specialist, Ms. Abbott estimates 136,099 people were in Ocean City last weekend based on wastewater usage. The event organizers estimate 20,000 plus attendees were attributed to Bikes to the Beach. “We are very, very pleased with the turnout,” said Ryan Intrieri, general manager of Hooper’s Crab House. “It’s something we hope to build upon.” All the official sponsors of the event such as local bars, restaurants, and hotels report record numbers; and hotel capacities were full. Born To Ride is proud to be the official magazine and sponsor of Bikes to the Beach and we look forward to next year. Born To Ride cosponsored the Bikini Contest, hosted by the International Bikini Team. We applaud Kerri Rumpel who won 1st place, Brittany Beal 2nd place, and Julia Tirenna who took 3rd place. Congratulations to Bike Tour winner Heather Wilson from
Parkville, MD. Heather went home with an extra $500! The event was a success; Tru TV’s Michael Ballard and Angie from Full Throttle Saloon had such a good time they have pledged to return this fall for Bikes to the Beach Fall Bike Week. From all the staff here at Born To Ride and OC Bikes to the Beach, we want to thank everyone for coming out and we hope to see you in the fall! If you missed Michael and Angie in the spring, make sure you stop by Hoppers September 15 -18 for the fall bike show and say hi. You can book your rooms at www.bikestothebeach.com so hurry up and book them now before they sell out!
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Rides, Runs, and destinations Delaware
Monday, June 20 • Seaford - Bruce’s Fair-Weather Ride H-D Seaford 10am 302-629-6161 Friday, June 24 • Seaford – H-D of Seaford Motorcycle Cruise-in 6pm 302-629-6161 Saturday, Jul 9 • Dover - VVA Poker Run to Nam Jam – Registration 9:00am – (302) 242-2232 • Seaford - Nanticoke River Fest Bike Show – 10:30am – (302) 629-6161
Maryland Saturday, June 4 • Taneytown - Red Knights Chapter 8 Poker Run 9:30am 410-756-2705 • Baltimore - Kundratic Motorcycle RoundUP IV 12pm 410-633-3113 Saturday – Monday, June 4 – 6 • Columbia – Ocean City – 11th Annual Ride Across Maryland 9am www. rideacrossmaryland.org Friday – Sunday June 10 – 12 • Cumberland – ABATE of MD Annual State Party – abateofmd.org 410-2639185 Saturday, June 11 • Broomes Island - 3rd annual “JOSH’S RIDE” – Registration 10am • Federalsburg – VFW Post #5426 Motorcycle Show – 12pm 410-430-4063 • Dundalk – Poker Run & Bike Ride to Save Back River 11:30am 410-477-2578 Sunday, June 12 • Parkville – McAvoy’s of Parkville Bike Show 410-882-0500 • Middle River – Essex MC 2011 Field Meet – 12pm 410-977-6044 Saturday, June 18 • Edgemere – Knights of the Road MC Pig Roast 1pm 410-925-4163
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Salisbury – Lower-Shore ABATE Biker Drive-in 4pm 443-271-1928 Darlington - 2011 Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride 10:30am 410-940-2232
Saturday, June 25 • Darlington – Amelia’s Ace of Hearts Ride 9am 443-881-3723 Sunday, June 26 • Glen Burnie – Born To Ride Magazine 1st Anniversary Biker Bash 2pm 410- 497RIDE Friday, July 16 • Elkridge – Pig Roast Daniel’s Bar – 410796-4678 • Baltimore – 1st Annual Baltimore Biker Day – Druid Hill Park – 2:00pm • Perry Hall – Knights of the Road MC Summer Party – 6pm – 410-493-9201 Saturday, July 23 • Dundalk - 3rd Annual Maryland Hugs of Hope Trauma Teddy Bear Fundraiser 8:30am - 443-559-6305 Thursday – Saturday, July 28 -30 • Salisbury - Maryland - Delaware State HOG Rally – 443-205-0021 Saturday – Sunday, July 30 – 31 • Frederick – 2nd Annual Outlaw Jam www.outlawjam.com Saturday, July 30 • Temple Hills - Circuit TV One Unity Car & Bike Show 9am 973-585-4667 • Laurel - 2011 Hogs and Heroes Bike and Car Show and Poker Run – Registration 9am 240-832-5148 Wednesday – Sunday, Aug 11 – 14 • Little Orleans – East Coast Sturgis www. eastcoaststurgis.com 301-478-3421 Wednesday - Friday, Aug 18 – 20 • Ocean City & Frederick – America’s 9-11 Ride – OC 410-520-5330, Frederick 240-393-1902
Saturday, Aug 27 Essex - 2nd Charm City Mods vs Rockers 10am - www.charmcitymodsvsrockers.com
Virginia Saturday, June 4 • Norfolk - 5th Annual Gumball Run American Legion Riders – Registration 9am 757-676-1440 Sunday, Jun 5 • Mechanicsville - Richmond Ride for Kids® - 8am 800-253-6530 Saturday, June 11 • Warrenton – 3rd Annual Bike & Car Show 11am 540-439-2652 Saturday, June 18 • Fredericksburg - 2011 Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride Virginia 9am 703-785-1814 Friday – Sunday, June 24 – 26 • Fredericksburg - 6th Annual East Coast Honda VTX Gathering 540-848-4887 Friday – Sunday July 15 – 17 • Hillsville - Thunder on the Mountain VI – Gates open 3pm Friday 276-755-5145 Saturday, July 30 • Winchester - Second Annual Safe Place/ Safe Child/Safe Ride – Registration 9am 540-533-8228 Saturday, Aug 6 • Winchester - Victory for Veterans Charity Ride 9am www.victoryforveterans.com Wednesday – Friday Aug 18 – 20 • Leesburg - America’s 9-11 Ride 10am www.911foundation.org
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rugged cross christian mc
Let me start out by stating who Rugged Cross MC is. We are local riders that have a passion for motorcycles and having fun with other riders. We may or may not have something in common with you. Some have tattoos and some do not. Some have served in the military. We work regular jobs. We suffer setbacks. We may have new bikes or older ones, some Harleys and some rice rockets. We are just regular people working hard and wanting to have a good time
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with other motorcycle riders. The places you can find us are bike rallies, bike washes, parties, and of course on the road. Speaking of being on the road, we do travel around the state and to locations for rallies outside our state. Last year we attended a rally called Gathering of the Tribes in New Jersey. We had biker games, including ride slow, water balloon toss, and riding with a water cup on your head, just to name a few. There is always lots of music to enjoy and we like to camp out on the property, so there is always plenty of time to enjoy ourselves and not worry about staying out late on the road. Last year on the way back from the event, we were caught in the rain and it rained hard. What was fascinating about that situation was looking at the drivers of other vehicles staring at us riding in the rain. Their thoughts possibly were, “Those crazy riders! Can’t motorcycle riders understand, in times like these, cars are the best transportation? Cars can keep all drivers and passengers safe from the weather. Cars can also be a sure and safe way to get from point A to point B.” But it’s just
not the same as having two wheels of thunder. Mentioning this small bit of history of our travels leads me to say what God has to say about the weather. Psalms 19:1 reads, “The Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (NKJV) God lets us know the skies will speak of his glory. In the morning before the sun peaks over the horizon and the sky is a brilliant color, know that God in all his glory speaks to us and lets everyone know He is here. No one wants to get soaking wet during a ride, but think of it as washing your bike. So, when you find yourself in a downpour, instead of cussing up a storm, know that nature speaks of His glory. How wonderful it is to wake up in the morning after the rain and see the sun come up to start a new day. Want to know more, ask any of the riders from our club. You can contact us through our email address: www. ruggedcrossmc@hotmail.com or check us out on Facebook for event updates. Until we speak again, keep your wheels rolling and your faces in the wind.
“Deacon”
Rugged Cross MC
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