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Features Boaterz N’ Bikers of America 17 MotoAmerica-Launch Pad Road Atlanta 29 River’s Edge-Rumble at The River 31 Minnow ‘58 H-D FL-Josh Kurpius 51 Three Amigo’s Ride Baja 42
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Rob Brooks-Road Dirt 47 Woman’s World-Myra McElhaney 49 Craven Moorehead 69 Spyke & Mike 63 Christian Motorcycle Association 70
Departments Ride Safe, Ride Smart Everywhere Eddy-Is Everywhere Born To Ride Events-BornToRide.com Born To Ride Kids
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Cherokee Blue Ridge Run 13 Fun Bar Bike Night Fun 16 Meaning of Memorial Day 26 Jeeps vs Harleys 32 History, Culture & Design 34 Roadhouse Review-Sonny’s BBQ 39 Cycle Rama-Horsepower, Speed, Performance 57 Cool, Clam and Collected-Jim Fannin 60 Craig Can Fix It 65
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Last summer, more than a dozen boating industry folk cruised throughout New England at the helm of shiny Harley-Davidson rides as part of Boaterz n Bikerz of America HULL OF A TOUR: The Lobster Roll! The fourth in a series of organized, annual motorcycling and boat tours staged throughout America, Hull of a Tour is primarily geared for members of the boating industry and their friends. No matter the location, spectacular scenic roads, and destinations, hooking up with colleagues, and enjoying great grub are always on the agenda, as are the fun sponsored boating activities, which is what makes this tour especially unique. Past summer events included the first Hull of a Tour, a crosscountry, 3,000-mile journey from Destin, Florida to San Diego, California; the Freedom Ride, from Sarasota, Florida to Washington, DC which concluded in the mega Memorial Day Rolling Thunder ride at the nation’s capital; and the 2016 Pacific Coast Rush, a 2,000-mile run from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA with a loop to Big Sur and plenty of towering redwoods and coastal beach scenes in between. We’ve included stories in Born To Ride about the previous two rides, and I’m glad to be back to share an update on this year’s namesake, The Lobster Roll. We concluded a 1,500-mile coastal and mountain ride through four states including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Over the weeklong trek, we cruised in style on both land and water. Our favorite ride by far was the legendary Kancamagus Highway (awesome!) that loops and twists through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We snapped pictures at the lower waterfalls, dodged moose and other wildlife while enjoying breathtaking vistas at many turns. One of our most memorable sights of the entire ride was the stunning Height of Land monument in Rangely, ME atop Spruce Mountain at its 2,530-foot summit.
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For as far as the eye can see, the Maine wilderness is on grand display, with massive blue lakes in the valley, flanked to the sides by gentle hills, trees, and wildflowers. The sky is wide open and seems to go forever. In terms of riding conditions, it was all over the board. We rode many hours through the mist as thick and as milky as the area’s famous clam chowder. We experienced sunny days and bright blue skies. We saw a heaven full of sparkling stars that glittered like diamonds against a pitch-black sky. And, the temperatures danced from the fifties to the low Nineties. The only common denominator from state to state was the miles of road crews that were spread out to repair potholes and poor road conditions, likely the result of harsh winter weather conditions. We really appreciated it when we were able to ride on a smooth road without crew delays. One of many highlights was rolling into Lubec, ME, the easternmost city in the USA, after eight hours in the saddle. We checked in to the Inn on the Wharf – a former sardine factory turned into a wonderful oceanfront hotel - and then jumped aboard a sturdy 38’ whale watching downeaster captained by a salty and seasoned New England skipper. He steered us out of the harbor and within 30 minutes, we spotted our first 30’ minke moby! It was awesome! We viewed bald eagles and playful porpoises carousing in pristine areas only visible by boat. Following this exciting activity, we loaded into the small restaurant for a catered lobster bake … and we inhaled every delicious bite, followed by a sweet Maine BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 17
tradition: homemade blueberry pie! Another favorite pastime of our adventure included taking spins aboard sleek new Regal sportboats in both Maine and New Hampshire. Our launch event was at Moose Landing Marina in Naples, ME where we enjoyed a quick breakfast, followed by a 1.5-hour boat cruise. In New Hampshire, we visited the Freedom Boat Club and took a 2-hour afternoon offshore ride and trip around the bustling downtown Portsmouth waterfront. To mix things up, we hired a popular local outfitter who conducts whitewater rafting excursions to coordinate an event for our party. We didn’t have the luxury of time for the half-day rafting experience, so we opted for a shorter, 3-hour tubing trip on the Kennebec River. Despite some weather challenges coupled with low water conditions, we all survived and lived to laugh BTR 18 | BORNTORIDE.COM
and tell about it! We returned to our launch site where a delicious barbeque dinner was waiting, complete with a live reggae band. We kicked back, enjoyed some good music, had a great meal, relaxed by the fire pit and just chilled. Speaking of meals, New England is a biker’s and foodies’ delight. We ate lobster in all of its many mouth-watering variations, feasting on fresh lobster every chance we got. We enjoyed a totally awesome lobster bake, steamed lobster, broiled lobster, lobster salad, lobster ka-bobs, lobster stew, lobster salad, lobster burgers … and my favorite, the ultimate … Lobster Roll! Our route captain Jim Krueger had researched and pre-selected many fabulous stops for meals along the way and we weren’t disappointed! Four of our favorites: DeMillos in Old Port, ME; the Pickled Winkle in Birch Harbor, ME; the Lobster Dock in Boothbay
Harbor; and Geddy’s in downtown Bar Harbour. One of the most fun things we did was take a combo land and water Duckmobile tour in Hyannis, MA, legendary home to the Kennedy clan and the John F. Kennedy Museum, which we visited and totally enjoyed. After ambling around the quaint town, we loaded up our “private charter” and took a land tour first, learning all about the area and its famous and historical landmarks. We then splashed down for a narrated cruise of the local waterway and harbor which was brimming with everything from lobster work boats to sleek European yachts. We quacked away like the tourists we were on our blue and yellow duckmobile, squawking at unsuspecting walkers and just having a blast. Yes, the duckmobile was cheesy as heck, but all of us boating
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industry folk thought it was hilarious and we loved it! We wrapped the day with dinner on the wharf at Baxter’s, rubbing shoulders with local folk while toasting a beautiful Hyannis sunset. Our last day was a four-hour interstate hike in the hot sun to Newport, Rhode Island, one of the boating and sailing capitals of the world. We rode like banshees, made a quick stop at a Harley store to pick up some trinkets, and then dropped our bikes off at the hotel before uber-ing our way into Newport. If you’ve never been, it’s a magical place with plenty to see and do. We split up with some folks shopping, some hitting the local water coolers for some games and recreation, and others visiting local attractions like the famous Newport Mansions. At 6:30 p.m., however, everyone gathered once again for
our big finale and tour celebration. We boarded “Amazing Grace,” a twodecker private party yacht for a 90-minute cruise of Newport Harbor. We saw boats and yachts of every type including runabouts and cruisers, to sportfishers and sailboats, to bona fide world-class America’s Cup contenders. We sat back, feasted on a delectable catered menu, laughed, reminisced and toasted our success. It was another ride for the history books and more memories to last us a lifetime. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this year’s event possible. Our three-time returning title sponsor Freedom Boat Club was back again to support the effort with boat rides and the grand finale dinner cruise, as was fourtime marine industry B2B media sponsor Soundings Trade Only who published and
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promoted my blogs daily throughout the trip. Two-time boat sponsor Regal Boats returned, joining newcomers BRP Evinrude, our power partner who sponsored the tubing party and BBQ dinner, along with Sea Tow who sponsored the whale watching party and the official chase vehicle that was driven like a Nascar champ by former Yachting and Passagemaker Editor John Wooldridge. Our special event sponsors included Moose Landing Marina in Naples, ME who hosted the launch breakfast and Regal cruise; Freedom Boat Club of Portsmouth, NH who took us for a great afternoon boat spin aboard Regals; and Freedom Boat Club of Rhode Island who helped facilitate the Newport sunset cruise festivities. The Massachusetts Marine Trade Association provided the great tour of Hyannis aboard the jolly Duckmobile. My company, Kenton BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 21
Smith Marketing, serves as the official event producer and publicist. I can’t wrap this ride without giving special thanks to our band of merry riders who joined us for this year’s event … and a big shout out especially to Jim Krueger, regional sales manager of Regal Boats, who is our Hull of a Tour route planner and road captain, and who has been my partner in this tour since Day One. Jim BTR 22 | BORNTORIDE.COM
is the ultimate rock star when it comes to orchestrating the most awesome roads to ride … and some mighty fine places to eat. Rev up the volume and check out the fun and the action from this year’s “rock and video roll!” LOBSTER ROLL YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oHjDZxlmWGI BIO Wanda Kenton Smith is a 38-year boating industry marketing veteran,
chief marketing officer of Freedom Boat Club, and national marketing columnist for Soundings Trade Only. She is a passionate biker who rides a Screaming Eagle Fat Boy CVO. Her company produces Boaterz ‘n Bikerz of America HULL OF A TOUR. For more info, www.kentonsmithmarketing.com/ hull-of-a-tour.html or email wanda@ kentonsmithmarketing.com
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MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY NEVER FORGET OUR VETERANS WHO SERVE
I have approached this subject several times over the years, Memorial Day is not the official start of summer, nor should it be the reason for a 3-day long weekend of parties, barbecues, or car sales. Memorial Day has had several names over the 150 years of its existence; however, the reason for Memorial Day stays the same. The day is for honoring and showing respect for those who have been killed while serving in the military, beginning with the Civil War through current military engagements. Over the years Memorial Day has BTR 26 | BORNTORIDE.COM
diminished as a national holiday and has became the unofficial start of summer and big box store specials. Why has it gotten to that point? Simply stated, people don’t seem to care as much as they have in the past. With only 10% of the American population having served in the military, the other 90% seems to have forgotten what the actual cost of freedom is, those who have given their lives. Cemeteries will have small American Flags placed on the final resting places of our warriors and American Flags should be flown at half staff from dawn until noon
at which time they will be brought back to full staff (or to the top of the pole). To properly bring the Flag to the half staff position the flag should be raised to the upper most position on the staff and then lowered to the half way position. Now you should have some idea as to what Memorial Day represents and what respect and dignity the day should be shown. Please say a special prayer for those who we have lost over the years. God Bless America and those who serve in uniform. It’s not about the war; it’s about those who serve to protect us. Terry Longpre
Remember and Honor our Veterans and Never Forget the meaning of Memorial Day.
The 2018 MotoAmerica racing season roared off its “launch pad” at Road Atlanta, April 14 and 15, to great fanfare. With nailbiting racing, accompanied by the gravitydefying stunt shows from the Tony Hawk Experience and American Motor Drome’s Wall of Death, MotoAmerica put on a weekend spectacle like no other. The “young guns” of Junior Cup (300400cc) led off both days, racing for glory in the MotoAmerica entry-level class. Of particular note to Born To Ride was the firstever female podium in American road racing history, as Jamie Astudillo took 3rd place on Sunday after a 4th place finish on Saturday. Dads of daughters everywhere were proud. The brand new Super Twins class featured a grid full of Suzuki SV 650s and Yamaha MT-07s. The deep throaty roar of V and in-line Twins across the grandstands was palpable. We hope this class will continue to grow in numbers of racers and popularity.
The Supersport 600 class saw a new rivalry develop, between veteran Yamaha Factory rider JD Beach and Hayden Gillim, who rode Superstock 1000 last year. They split the podium both days, swapping 1st and 2nd on two races. Superbike 1000 also saw the return of dominant performances by defending class champion Toni Elias, demonstrating why he’s a renowned, world-class competitor. Toni took the checkered flag in perfect conditions on Saturday, then in adverse, rainy and windy conditions on Sunday. A true champion in every respect. Toni will be hard to catch this year, much less defeat. We had the opportunity to talk with Tony Hawk after he took a VIP 2-up “hot lap” ride around Road Atlanta with retired racer Chris Ulrich. Asked what he thought of the experience, Tony exclaimed, “That was like the best, customized rollercoaster ride ever! When Chris pinned it across the front stretch, hitting 160 mph, it was a level
of adrenaline rush and fear that I’ve never experienced before. Incredible.” Coming from the skateboarding legend himself, that spoke volumes. The howl of uncorked motorcycle engines, the rush of triple-digit speeds screaming by, and the drama of racers battling for position across the track course- a weekend of MotoAmerica racing is indeed an adrenaline rush in every respect, even for spectators. World-class American road racing is back, thanks to the vision and leadership of Wayne Rainey and company. For the season schedule, results, standings, and highlights, visit MotoAmerica.com. If a race is held anywhere near you, make arrangements to attend- you’ll be so glad you did. Catch the races broadcast live on BeIN Sports and BeIN Connect. And of course, Born To Ride will report on all the action, as the race season progresses. We hope you are as excited as we are!
“Don’t miss the Epic Battles of these Superbikes, when MotoAmerica comes to a Racetrack near you!”
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Spring is here, and racing is in the air. MotoAmerica, the nation’s premier motorcycle road racing organization, returns for its 4th season. Helmed by racing legend Wayne Rainey, 3-time World Grand Prix champion, MotoAmerica is returning the sport to its former glory days of the 1960s-1990s. With race weekends spanning the country (3 of which run here in the South), the season kicked off at Road Atlanta with great fanfare, including exhibitions by Tony Hawk & Friends, the infamous American Motor Drome Company “Wall of Death”, a Kid’s Zone and the “Caffeine & Kickstands” custom bike show. I talked with MotoAmerica’s Communications Manager Paul Carruthers recently about the 2018 season: Rob- 2017 was such a thrilling season: The epic battles between Toni Elias, 2016 defending champion Cameron Beaubier, BTR 30 | BORNTORIDE.COM
Roger Hayden, and veteran Josh Hayes; Toni taking the Superbike title in the end; Garrett Gerloff winning his 2nd consecutive Supersport title, etc. After watching the preseason testing, who’s looking strong to threaten for the titles this year? Paul- The preseason has been a good one and has shown just how close we expect the racing to be in the Motul Superbike class. Cameron Beaubier has been impressive in coming back from injury to lead all the tests and you can tell that he’s full of confidence and wants that number one plate back! We all know now how strong Toni Elias can be, so counting him out would be silly talk. There’s also a lot of fast young guys jumping up to Superbike this year, riders like Mathew Scholtz and Garrett Gerloff. Rob- There’s been some realignment of
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the classes this year, and the introduction of Super Twins, which I think will be thrilling to watch – definitely to hear! Paul- We think the Twins class has a good future. It’s normally a big class in club racing and we think we’ll see a lot of local guys showing up to race. It’s an interesting class, and we might see a lot of different things out there on the track. Should be fun to watch and, as you say, listen to! Rob- What can fans expect to see in the racing this year? Paul- They will see great racing in every class. The Junior Cup will be loaded with talented kids this year, now that it’s open to all the manufacturers. Born To Ride Magazine, Real Editorial Content, Real Value for you the Reader.
Superbike will be a thriller at every round and Supersport will be closer than most people think. Rob- What can fans expect to experience at a MotoAmerica event this year? Paul- We are making a big push to make our events truly “events.” While our focus will always be the racing, we are ramping up the other activities so that our fans will have plenty to do every single day at our races. At Road Atlanta, for example, we had Tony Hawk and his team come in to give the fans skateboarding exhibitions on a giant ramp that will be in the paddock. We will have musical acts at most of the events, so I think people will be impressed with MotoAmerica in 2018. Rob- beIN Sports network will be carrying all the races this season, right? Paul- Between beIN Sports and beIN Connect, all of our races will get live coverage. It might switch around as to what races are on what platform, but they will all be covered. Rob- Road racing has a long history here in the States. What do you see as its future? A return to the glory days of the 60s-90s? Paul- It’s a different time, but we’ll get it to where it needs to be. We want competitive racing, a chance for our riders to race internationally and we want to provide events that our fans can enjoy from morning ‘till night. Rob- Can viewers also find and follow the action on MotoAmerica’s website? Paul- Yes, we’ll have timing and scoring on the site from every event so people at home can follow the action. We are also packing the site with quality content about our series, our teams and our riders with both the written word and video content. Rob- Born to Ride will be there, covering the Southeastern rounds, and running regular updates on the standings as the racing progresses. It’s going to be an exciting season. Paul- As always, we look forward to seeing you guys there, and we can’t wait to get started! Don’t miss the speed and roar of American motorcycle road racing – visit MotoAmerica. com for tickets to every championship weekend, and catch the races on beIN Sports, and beIN Connect all season. Rob Brooks
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JEEPS VS. HARLEYS WHO WANTS TO WIN A JEEP WHO WANTS TO WIN A HARLEY?
WIN THIS JEEP!
On behalf of the Florida Jeep Clubs Association, we cordially invite you to our event, Jeeps vs. Harleys Saturday October 6th 2018. All Motorcycles are welcome to participate. This event has grown into a fun family event for charities and continues to grow each year. Last year we produced Jeeps vs. Harleys and with three months to plan, we had successfully brought Jeepers and Harley owners from all over the state for this oneday event in excess of 1,200+ attendees. We had 360+ Jeeps, 180+ Harleys attend the police escorted non-stop convoy from Brandon, Florida to Pasco Sheriff’s Safety Town in Hudson, Florida. The success of the first event garnered $16,000 and 100% of the proceeds went to two amazing charities; COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) and the Farrell Cares Foundation both 501c3 organizations. This year’s proceeds will be distributed to mainly 501c3 charities, local charities,
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churches, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and rehabilitated programs across west central Florida. All 100% of the proceeds from this Grand Prize will go to the westcentral chapter of C.O.P.S. in Tampa, FL. This charity has done so much for these survivors from offering the families, children therapy, scholarships, and grief counseling to sending the survivors to a camp with other survivors from around the country. Helping them put their lives back together. A brief description is as follows: • 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. will be staging for the convoy and the sponsored hospitality tent • 9 a.m. the convoy will roll out everyone together, Jeeps and Harleys for the police escorted 36-mile ride to the destination to Sun n Fun in Lakeland. • The entire convoy will arrive at 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. • As the convoy finishes parking we plan to have the national anthem played with a ‘flyover’ from a local pilot • 11:30 a.m. the live band will have started, there will be beer, raffles, prizes, food, vendors, a Born To Ride bike show and jeep show. Born To Ride will be on hand doing a TV Taping for their TV Show, so you can come out and get on TV. At 5p.m. The Grand Prize Raffle will be held to see who will win a Jeep or who will win a Harley-Davidson. • This year these Grand Prizes include
a fully custom-built Jeep Wrangler AND a 100th Anniversary Edition Harley-Davidson sponsored by Jeepin Central Florida magazine. Tickets to Win the Jeep are $20. Tickets to Win the Harley are $10. • 6 p.m. the event will wind down with food, drink, and vendors still available as the attendees are collecting their trophies and filing into the show areas • The two amazing grand prize raffles have already been sponsored and donated thanks to Jeepin Central Florida magazine We are looking for vendors and sponsors for this one of a kind event. Donations, prizes, giveaways and raffle items will be welcome from our Sponsors. They will be on display to the entire crowd of attendees for the whole day and announced as they are won. We look forward to working with you on this amazing event, save the date, Sat Oct 6th 2018. We will have much more info next month feel free to contact us with any questions or how to get your Tickets for this great event that will bring many people together for such an awesome cause. Sincerely, Coty Byers and Al Feliz Florida Jeep Club Association cotybyers@gmail.com or 813-810-3166 doctoralfeliz@gmail.com or 813-203-5600 Ron Galletti-RG@BornToRide.com
Don’t miss Jeeps vs Harleys Sat, Oct 6th 2018, Two Lifestyles coming together to Help others.
BOOK REVIEW: JAPANESE TATTOOS HISTORY • CULTURE • DESIGN
Along with more than 350 full-color photos, Japanese Tattoos features interviews with tattoo artists* on a variety of topics. What’s more, there are interviews with clients, who are typically overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their Japanese tattoos mean to them. Those who read this informative tattoo guide will be more knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos should they want to get inked or if they are simply interested in Japanese art and culture.
Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featuresdd in Japanese Irezumi (tattoos) so that readers can avoid getting ink they don’t understand or worse, they’ll regret.
“A well-researched book offering great information about the modern world of Japanese tattooing with a firm respect for the traditions that it comes from.” — Doug Hardy, second-generation American tattooist Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese irezumi (tattoos) so that readers can avoid getting ink they don’t understand or, worse, they’ll regret. This photo-heavy book traces the history of BTR 34 | BORNTORIDE.COM
Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Tattoos featured range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos to anime-inspired and modern works—as well as everything in between. For the first time, Japanese tattooing is featured in a visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Brian Ashcraft is a senior contributing editor for the video-game site Kotaku. Ashcraft was previously a contributing editor at Wired magazine; his work has also appeared in Popular Science, the Guardian, the Japan Times, and the design journal Metropolis, as well as numerous other publications worldwide. He is the author of Arcade Mania! and Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential. Originally from Texas, he has called Osaka home for well over a decade. Hori Benny was born in Minneapolis and moved to Japan in 2002. Two years later he settled in Osaka and began a tattoo apprenticeship at Chopstick Tattoo. In 2014 he formed his own studio, Invasion Club, near Osaka’s otaku cultural center in Nipponbashi. He does custom work in a variety of genres. www.horibenny.com This book is a must have for anyone who loves tattoos or is interested in the history and art of Japan. Get this Book at Amazon.com, search: Japanese Tattoos.
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Meet Japanese Tattoo Legend Horiyoshi Jisshi Kensho at Ink Mania Tattoo & Art Expo
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On a recent Spring day in Central Florida, we decided it was perfect for a ride to a place we had never been – but heard great things about – Sonny’s BBQ in Zephyrhills. Yes, you heard me correctly – Sonny’s. I’ve always enjoyed Sonny’s for their fair prices and consistently great food. They are also known for having a terrific salad bar, (something many other places have discontinued). Talk about Biker Friendly! We easily parked to the right of the building in the designated bike parking. This area was paved AND covered, and has electricity and
individual charging stations for cell phones or other electronics. Inside, we saw a very inviting bar area, with seating at the bar and tables. We chose to sit in the restaurant, where a server took our order within moments, and answered our questions and requests with a smile. Eddy ordered Sonny’s Sampler and I was anxious to check out the bottomless salad bar. From ordering until I returned from the salad bar, (well under ten minutes) - Eddy had his Sampler in front of him! The sampler meats were ample and savory and included sliced pork, beef brisket, a quarter of a BBQ chicken and
two moist and yummy ribs. Two side dishes with it were also more than generous. The salad bar was clean, well put together and replenished frequently. It had an abundance of fresh vegetables and dressings including a pleasing assortment of side salads, and little cakes and puddings. We were offered a choice of breads, and empty plates were removed within a reasonable time. The restaurant, the parking, entry, and restrooms appeared well cared for. From start to finish, our trip to Sonny’s BBQ in Zephyrhills was a very enjoyable experience. We are looking forward to returning. Ride over and
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would have been a more direct route, but not nearly as scenic, according to Darin. At one point, my iPhone flew off the handlebar mount I was using – I neglected to fasten it correctly. Searching up and down the stretch of road, two older Baja fellas stopped to help me and promptly found my scuffed but intact and functioning phone. Very thankful for those “Good Samaritans”! Riding along the Sea of Cortez, the waters are clear, calm and emerald green, as opposed to the rough and turbulent waves of the Pacific. High, craggy cliffs open up to reveal secret lagoons often dotted with campers and tents. These are evidenced by the length of the eastern coast. La Paz is a large city on the sea, with beautiful architecture and seaside pleasures. Ride through town and stay at the Club An extended road trip across the deep yucca plants and desert rose, and plant life El Moro Hotel. The personnel are warm Southwest has long been one of my bucket beyond description. The stark, harsh beauty and friendly, the accommodations classic list items. In March, I fulfilled that dream in of the peninsula is breathtaking. Mexico, and the dining in their small cafe is grand fashion. MotoQuest, one of America’s Our first leg took us out of Cabo toward delightful, with a gorgeous view out over the premier motorcycle tour companies, granted La Paz, on the legendary Sea of Cortez. We bay. Authentic cuisine is also found up and me the opportunity to ride along on one of rode MEX 1, a highway that runs the length down the oceanfront. their “Baja Adventure” tours, from Cabo San of Baja, winding its way back and forth Leaving La Paz, MEX 1 snakes back Lucas at the bottom of the peninsula, 1,500 across the peninsula, coast to coast. The northwest toward the interior, for miles and miles north to Los Angeles. roads in Baja California Sur, the southern hours. Infrequent towns mean monitoring It simply doesn’t get any more “deep province, are well surfaced and maintained. your fluids – your bike fuel and your Southwest” than Baja. Speed limits, however, enforced in towns personal hydration. We rode hard across the Accompanied by two childhood chums, and cities, are more suggestions out on high plains, making for the cities of Ciudad Lyle and Jimmy, we flew into Cabo and met the long stretches between municipalities. Constitucion and Ciudad Insurgentes. up with Darin, Lyle’s son and MotoQuest That’s probably all I should say about that ... At Insurgentes, MEX 1 turns back east, tour guide, and his bride Savannah. After (wink). crossing the plains toward the coastal a delish lunch of fish and shrimp tacos, we Riding the MEX 1 alternates between mountains in the distance. Back in the rode northeast out of the city, Darin and exhilarating curves up and down the craggy peaks and valleys, the road once Savannah following in a chase truck with mountain and mesa passes, and long again gets technical, winding toward the our luggage, toolkits, and trailer they were stretches across flat, wide open lands. The Sea of Cortez. So much fun, diving deep hauling back to LA. Our mounts were a pavement surface is a somewhat rougher into corners and throttling hard out, enjoying pair of Suzuki 650 V-Stroms and a BMW compound than U.S. highways, which the light, nimble handling and instant power F700GS. Perfect bikes for this kind of actually aids grip when canyon and curve of the “Wee-Strom” I was riding. Be sure riding- plenty of power on the open roads, carving. Motorcyclists are treated with to stop at a few scenic overlooks down to quick and nimble in the often hilly and much more respect south of the border, as the shores – many photo ops. Take care, mountainous terrain, and mile-eaters on long trucks and automobiles will either slide to however, as these turnouts are gravel and stretches across open landscapes. the right or signal you around with their left sand. Baja, Mexico is a dry, arid peninsula, flasher when the way ahead is clear to allow Just south of Loreto, take a break at Vista stretching southeast from the border along passing … quite refreshing, considering the Al Mar, it’s a thatched roof restaurant right Southern California. And yet, Baja is rife dangers often faced riding back home. on the beach, with incredible food and views with life, with a wide variety of desert flora The road to La Paz winds through the across the waters the stop is worth it. and fauna flourishing among the rock and quaint Mexican communities of Santiago “There’s so much beauty around us, for sand. We beheld forests of cactus 20ft high, and Los Barriles, among others. MEX 19 just two eyes to see. ...” -Rich Mullins BTR 42 | BORNTORIDE.COM
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MEX 1 continues along the Sea of Cortez, offering endless visual delights. We rolled into the seaside town of Loreto, once the capital of Baja, and found a small family-owned establishment called SuKasa Bungalows, just across the street from the beach. Owned by a couple from Portland, OR, this charming little locale was a wonderful place to stay. The friendly staff goes out of their way to accommodate your needs. I would love to return and stay a few
the border with the northern province. After clearing a couple of checkpoints, we continued north for hours, clear skies giving way to overcast, and temps dropping as the day gave way to dusk. We made it to Catavina, a map dot in the middle of nowhere, with a general store, a familyowned diner (with great tacos & coffee), some roadside gas vendors, and two hotels – a nice one on the south end and a dump on the north end. Guess which one had
off the beaches, from Punta Baja to San Quintin, with the ocean to our left and the hills to our right. Farther north, the land is fertile with fruit and olive groves covering the interior. Driscoll’s is here, with seemingly endless strawberry fields. Groves gave way to vineyards as we found ourselves riding up into Baja’s wine country. We eventually made Ensenada, a large coastal city and our destination for the night. Be sure to ride north through town and lodge at Los Rosas
days in this charming little town. Throttling out of Loreto the next morning, we wound our way along the coast, through the beautiful towns of Rosarito, Mulege, and Santa Rosalia. MEX 1 then turned northwest back into the interior, and we bid our final farewells to the Sea of Cortez. Riding hard northwest, we ran through curvy mountain passes, beheld tall dormant volcanoes, jagged peaks, high flat mesas, and verdant desert valleys. I rode in awe and wonder. We finally arrived in Guerrero Negro on
vacancies? We called it “The Pink Palace” – it was painted pink (sort of) but certainly NOT a palace. Only one hanging bulb per room, a toilet that gave out by the early morning hours, and to top it off, I killed a huge black widow spider on the bathroom wall. Yeah, I didn’t sleep well that night. But it ended our longest riding day at approx. 420 miles. Day 4 saw us ride MEX 1 back to the Pacific coast, along with a magnificent stretch of seaside highway not a half mile
Hotel, a scenic inn overlooking the bay with the islands off the coast and the vast Pacific Ocean beyond. I enjoyed two “firsts” here: I sipped my first Pacifico cerveza and witnessed my first Pacific sunset – both from a hot tub above the rocky beach. Our final riding day we left MEX 1 and took MEX 3 back northeast up through the famous “Ruta del Vino” home to Baja’s greatest wineries. Each lush valley we rode through contained end-to-end vineyards, covering the valley and hillsides. We soon
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rolled into Tecate, the border town we would use to cross back into the States. Avoid crossing at Tijuana, as it’s considerably more congested. On our bikes, we moved toward the front, showed our paperwork, were briefly questioned, and within about 30 minutes we crossed back into Southern California. We rode the “So Cal” hill country before hopping on US 405/5, skirting around San Diego, and rode along the Pacific coast again. South of Los Angeles, we took CAL 73 Toll, bypassing much of South LA’s notorious traffic, then BTR 46 | BORNTORIDE.COM
briefly back on US 5 before turning off toward Long Beach and MotoQuest HQ. Another first: We lane-split for several miles on US 5! Somewhat unnerving at first, until we realized motorists pull aside to make room for bikes. Taking it carefully, we soon found it quite convenient, to say the least. We need this back east! Reluctantly returning our bikes at MotoQuest, we thanked the awesome crew of Kevin, Brenden, Tony, and Lee for the fantastic opportunity. This is a great team and I hope to do more tours with them
in the future. How do I summarize my Baja riding experience? It was the most exhilarating, exhausting, extremely epic road trip of my life. I’m thankful to have shared it with two lifelong friends, Lyle and Jimmy. Much thanks to Darin, Savannah and the MotoQuest crew, and our Born To Ride family for making it all possible. MotoQuest offers over forty guided motorcycle tour itineraries a year in 15+ countries around the world. For info: (800) 756-1990 www.motoquest.com Rob Brooks Born To Ride Magazine, Real Editorial Content, Real Value for you the Reader.
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Women’s World
Dr. Rebecca Kuo-Ryan is Skilled on the Track and in the Operating Room
“What are you doing?” This was Rebecca question to her boyfriend Robert when he bought a motorcycle. Rebecca had never been around bikes but as an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in spinal injury and as the daughter of an orthopedic surgeon, she’d seen several people who’d wiped out and ended up in the operating room. She noticed that Robert was a very careful rider and soon, knowing how much it meant to him, Rebecca gave it a try. Despite seeing results of accidents, she wasn’t afraid on the back of his BMW touring bike and quickly began to enjoy it. “What if he’s injured or something and I need to go for help?” As a mother of two and a doctor, Rebecca was used to being prepared to handle anything. To answer her own question, she decided to learn to ride. Just in case! After taking the rider safety class Rebecca bought a BMW S1000 RR sport bike even though Robert hates what he calls, “crotch rockets.” When Robert and Rebecca became engaged the photographer asked about their common interests. When she heard about the motorcycle riding she suggested a few engagement photos with the bikes, besides the lake with the Chicago skyline in the background. Great idea! A medical assistant in Rebecca’s office is married to a guy who organizes events at a sport bike track. Rebecca accepted her invitation to visit and fell in love with track racing. Robert was reluctant to join her at first but then he loved it, too. Now she rides her ‘road bike,’ a Honda VFR to work and her sport bike on the track. Robert added a Zero SR Electric motorcycle as his ‘track bike.’ “The fast curves and leaning close to the ground,” Rebecca says, “It’s like skiing only on a bike!” She further explains that you aren’t racing other motorcyclists as much as you’re racing against your own best ride. The rides aren’t timed but are coached and judged according to exacting technique. You’re working on your speed, performance, and control. Rather than winning a race, your reward is BTRchallenging 26 | BORNTORIDE.COM yourself and still leaving the track with a shiny bike and no broken bones! Track riding constantly tests and increases your technique and
control. Sort of like an advanced skills class. The techniques learned and practiced on the track also come in handy on the road when you hit a patch of ice or must maneuver quickly to avoid an accident and if you go into a corner too hot you can adjust and prevent
wiping out. In some ways, the track is safer than the road she says because you’re more visible and there are no cars, trucks, and intersections to deal with. Exacting technique, skill, and speed also are important in the operating room. Wouldn’t you want a surgeon who’s skilled, thinks fast and is precise? Rebecca sees her share of motorcycle accidents in the operating room, including some from the track she rides on. Rebecca was called to examine a guy in his early twenties who’d wiped out on his bike. The parents weren’t exactly happy when she walked into the exam room in full motorcycle gear, carrying her helmet. They were hoping he’d get a lecture on the dangers of motorcycles. Instead, he got a lesson on the importance wearing the proper gear and advancing his skills. Besides commuting to work on her bike and riding at the track regularly, Rebecca often takes short motorcycle road trips with Robert during the spring, summer, and fall before the Chicago winters cover the track with snow. If you or someone you know rides her own and has an interesting story to share contact Myra@MyraMcElhaney.com and maybe, you’ll be featured in the Women’s World column.
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This 1958 Harley-Davidson FL will always be parked at the lodge for so many reasons. The reliability and pure enjoyment of this bike is undeniable, followed by the amount of friends that have played a part in its coming together on the cheap. The bike doesn’t test me or tempt me—it’s just a harmonious relationship between man and machine. There is nothing more that I can ask for! So as the paint fades and the cases start to drip there will be no love lost but rather stories to tell and miles to go. Thanks to my pals for being just that ... and thank you, Harley-Davidson Motor Company for engineering machines that have been changing lives for over a hundred years. In the winter of 2008, I had torn my shovel down to the frame out of pure boredom and lack of funds for a new build. I set the motor and trans on the bench and blasted the frame, oil bag and gas tank for some cleaner lines and a change in color. At the time, I had a ’74 Bronco sitting in my garage collecting dust until my friend Bill at Third Coast Hot Rods came by and offered to trade me a paint job and some loose ends for the Bronco. I agreed to the trade and we started laying fiberglass and bondo to the frame while trying to get the color right. I knew that I wanted the bike to keep a black look at night but to have a little something extra in the sun. After a few quarts of sour faces, we finally found the HOK ice blue. The second he laid it on, we knew it was
the final color. Once I got the frame and tins back to the garage and started assembly it never felt quite right. I would look at the paintwork and be super into it, but as soon as I set the old shovel workhorse in the frame I found it just lost its look. Right about this time, my pal Johnny Ratchet had stumbled across a panhead that he wanted to pick up in Indiana. Ratchet headed out to look at the pan and called me up about an hour later. “Hey Man, this bike comes with an extra motor and trans complete.” Without hesitation I told him to grab it and we would work out the details when he got back. Sure enough, he shows up with a truck full of pan parts along with his complete runner and a smile that you get from being on the right side of a hustle. My friend Dan ‘Bacon’ Carr was taking a parts load to Ontario, Canada. I met him in a parking lot in Chicago to drop the motor and trans for a complete rebuild and some new history. A month or so later, I got the goods back and as soon as I dropped the fresh pan in the frame everything became right. We all know that old saying, “A bike builds itself,” and this was no exception. Everything just started falling into place from that moment. When I finally rolled the bike out into the sun for the first time it reminded me of a fishing lure reflecting the sun in shallow water. I named the bike “The Minnow” and like any good fishing lure the bike has never let me down since.
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BUILD TECH SHEET General Owner: Brian Harlow Bike’s Name: Minnow Shop: Cabin Workshop Fabrication: Brian Harlow Year /Make/Model: 1958 FL Assembly: Brian Harlow Build Time: Winter Engine Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Year: 1958 Model: FL Displacement: 74 cu.in. Carburetor: S&S E Air Cleaner: NOISE Finish/Paint Painter: Bill “Numnutz” Kriwko Type: HOK Color: Ice Blue Frame Manufacturer: H-D Wishbone Front Wheel/size: 21” Hub: Jr’s Cycle Products spool Rear Wheel: 18” Brakes: H-D mechanical Hand Controls: Motor mount mid controls with heel shifter Oil tank: Dented chrome horseshoe Seat: No name vinyl P-Pad: No name leather Sissy Bar: Needs chrome
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HONOR ON MEMORIAL DAY AND EVERYDAY
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Spyke & Mike
It’s been a beautiful spring my BTR friends. There hasn’t been much rain, perfect riding temperature, and I’m really enjoying the Fat Bird 2. Next month you’ll be able to see all the pictures of my fantastic build and me riding on it. Or is that flying? I’m not really sure since I am a bird. After the demise of the original Fat Bird, Mike swore off going back to Leesburg. It took some arm twisting from his good friends, Breen and Terry, owners of KoolKats Saloon in Belleview, to show up for the weekend and emcee a party Saturday afternoon. I got to hang out and jam with my buddy Jimmy Sparks, while Mike entertained the crowd between sets with his biker shenanigans culminating with a frozen T-shirt contest. A lot of our friends showed up and created some memorable Kodak moments. I just had to block out what happened to us last year and enjoy the fun times. Mike breaks in, “Thanks to Breen, the accommodations were awesome. Staying close to the edge of the Ocala National Forest gave us a chance to get some great riding in.” Mike found a few new biker destinations in the upper part of the forest. He told me, “During the day I made mental notes on their whereabouts.” I squawked back, “Yeah right! Your mental note while riding means it goes in through your eyes and out through your ears pulled by the swirl of the air rushing over the windscreen.” He replied, “Well at least I have no cobwebs up there.” I cackled, “You’re right, it’s all dust in the wind.” Speaking of high jinks, Mike will be taking his show out to Bartow
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and putting the fun back in the Fun Bar at their Spring Fling and Bike Night, Friday, May 13th. They’ve got a huge fire pit out back, a burnout pit for motorcycles, and a kick-ass band lined up. So let the games begin! Mike will have the usual championship slow race, weenie bite, and a gray beard contest to go along with his crazy vibrator racing and tricycle jousting. We will be looking forward to the experience and having some fun with a different crowd of friends from Polk County and central Florida. Head on out, get your picture taken with me, and maybe I’ll even go for a ride with you. He’ll have lots of giveaways, Born To Ride will be doing a TV taping and a magazine shoot. Now, if you have no plans on the second Friday night of every month and need some wind time, jump on your scoot and join the party. If you’d like more information, check out their ad in the magazine. Be there or be square. Speaking of checking things out, Mike’s brother from the other mother, fellow Florginian (AKA a Virginia transplant), and damn good front man for the bands Big Deal and Nuthin’ Fancy, Tommy “Roxx” Douthat married his sweetheart, Peppermint Patty Marker, on April 22nd. I got lucky enough to be included in the ceremony. Actually, it was just a small part of the cake cutting ritual which worked out well for me ‘cuz I love cake! Mike chimes in, “It was a spectacular event seeing those long-time lovebirds tie the knot. The Prodigal Sons were there in force. So were a couple hundred of their closest friends and family for the great occasion. It was a beautiful ceremony for an awesome couple. Tommy and Patty look so stunning and happy in their wedding best. And you had your cake and ate it too.” I ask him, “Did you hear about the love affair between the sugar and the cream?” Mike scratches his head and replies, “no but I love a good story.” I cackle, “There’s no story you dumbass! It was icing on the cake! And you know Mike, how much I love cake, I would never dessert you.” Mike smiles and laughs, “Awww Spyke, you’re the best! But, I think I’d like you even better dipped in barbecue sauce. During the reception, Patty asked me if I knew the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu? You were out on the dance floor doing the funky chicken so I didn’t know what to tell her.” I squawk, “Come on Mike that’s an easy one. If you have bird flu, you need tweetment. If you have swine flu, you need oinkment! Don’t you have things to get ready for the Fun Bar Bike Night?” Mike replies, “I’ve been getting everything ready and I took a break to come and see how you were doing with your story. I think we both need some wind therapy. Finish dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s. I’ll go get the Fat Bird 2 out of the garage and fire it up.” Mike comes back, picks me up from in front of the keyboard, and plops my feathered ass on the scoot. He takes off like a wedding dress after the reception and gets my wings in the wind, his knees in the breeze, and the Fat Bird 2’s wheels rolling down the road.
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Fuel Tank Rusty? Craig Can Fix It!
On a motorcycle, your fuel tank is the heart and soul your machine What do you do when it’s rusty, when it leaks? Radiator shop over-the-counter stuff? You know it doesn’t work, with you try anyways and guess what? It doesn’t work. I offer an alternative service for the inside of your tank, I remove all rust clean them out and coat them with epoxy tank liner that’s clear and works, I guarantee it with gasoline and even methanol. I even repair failed Kreme and Redkote liners. I save vintage tanks that leak, rusty tanks that nobody would ever think of using again. I turn them around quickly within three days Many of the leading motorcycle dealers use me on a regular basis, (Tampabay Powersports, Tampa Triumph, and Eurocycles Tampa) when they’re tired of cleaning carburetors they call Craig. Prices are 129 any tank any condition, three day turn around.
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www.B Events Thursday, May 3 Fort Walton Beach, FL (5/3-5/6) Emerald Coast Bikefest. Huge bike rally sponsored by Emerald Coast H-D. EmeraldCostBikeFest.com Friday, May 4 Inglis, FL (5/4-5/6) Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven Cinco de Mayo Birthday Bash. Contests, live music and more. 727-565-8743 Ormond Beach, FL Shadow Warriors Project Meet and Greet Mark “Oz” Geist (co-author “13 Hours”) Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona. ShadowWarriorMC.com Saturday, May 5 Avon Park, FL U.S. Military Vets Florida 11 annual Charter Party VFW 9853. Live music, food & beverages, raffles, door prizes. 863-632-8299 Beverly Hills, FL 5th Annual Mayday Veterans Run 8:30am VFW Post 10087. BBQ lunch, door prize ticket, $15 per person includes poker hand and live music. 352-201-1228 Brooksville, FL APACK Annual Memorial Dice Run 8:30am Captains Corner. Food, music, raffles, door prizes, and more. Ride — Ceremony for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 813-340-5825 Homosassa, FL International Female Ride Day 9am Crystal H-D. CrystalHarley.com Kissimmee, FL DYSMN annual Awareness Event 8am COBB House. Join chapter One of C.O.B.B society as we host our annual DYSMN awareness event and ride. Ocala, FL International Female Ride Day 11am-2pm War Horse H-D. Come out and ride ladies and have lunch on War Horse at Hunters Restaurant. WarHorseHarley.com 66 | BORNTORIDE.COM BTR 76
There Thereare aresome somegreat greatevents eventscoming comingup, up,sosoget getout outthere thereand andmeet meetup upwith withold oldfriends! friends!
BornToRide.com/events s, Rides & Destinations Ormond Beach, FL Shadow Warriors Project Ride with Grand Marshal Mark “Oz” Geist 10am Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona. ShadowWarriorMC.com Panama City Beach, FL Win a 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob at Thunder Beach Spring Rally. Sweepstakes begins December 1 and ends May 5. Visit H-D Brandon, H-D Tampa, H-D New Port Richey, H-D Panama City Beach, or H-D Tallahassee for more info (no purchase necessary). WinANewHarley.net Plant City, FL Plant City Bike Fest 5pm-9pm Union Depot. Live music, 8-class bike show (trophies awarded), food, vendors, and more. 813-7543707 Tampa, FL CMA Run for the Son 9am Chick-fil-A (3019 Cove Bend Dr.). Ride to Webster Westside. Live music, bike games, door prizes, onsite food venders, free water and soda. 813-410-1384 Sunday, May 6 Clearwater, FL Sushi & Cycles Sunday (every Sun) at IThai & Sushi Sports Bar 12pm. Visit our Facebook page or 727475-8167 Fleming Island, FL Annual Fallen Riders Bike Run 11am8pm Whitey’s Fish Camp. Live music from 4pm-8pm, Free Fish Fry for every paid biker & rider. Visit our Facebook page Port Orange, FL Riverfest on the Halifax Bike Show 12pm4pm Riverwalk Park. Bike
Titusville and end s at American Legion 117. Benefitting homeless veterans. 322-698-7382 Panama City, FL Grand Wauchula, FL Charlotte’s Webb Lagoon Tacos & Tequila Fest. Live Reggae, Trop Rock, and 10th anniversary Party. Live music, food, beverages, games, Jazz, 21 and up only may attend. Tickets are limited. bike show, vendors, BTR TV GrandLagoon.org. taping & magazine shoot and more. 863-735-8887, Plant City, FL Big Dog’s Patio Biker Saturdays (2nd Sat) Live Wens, May 9-13 music, vendors, food, 50/50 Wens, May 16-20 raffles, BTR TV taping and Wens, May 30-Jun 3 magazine shoot, 12-class bike New Rider Courses show & more. Sponsored in part H-D Warhorse by Bound Brotherhood to help www.WarHorseHarley.com Boys & Girls Club. 813-756-5775 800-624-1910
Kissimmee, FL Armed Forces Day 2pm-9pm American Legion Post 10. Beer garden, food, live music, Military display, vendors and more. Visit our Facebook page.
Thursday, May 10 Kissimmee, FL Old Town Bike Night 5pm-11pm (every Thu). Live music, and more. 407396-4888
St. Augustine, FL Clyde E. Lessen Polar Run 10am Arnolds Lounge. Food, beverages, live music, auction, raffle, and more. 904-868-1021
Friday, May 11 Bartow, FL Lakeland H-D Bike Night 6pm-9pm (2nd Fri) at Fun Bar. lakelandHD.com
Tampa, FL Egypt Shriners Photo Scavenger Hunt 10am Elmer’s Sports Cafe. Play individually or as teams, $10 cash donation.
Ruskin, FL Armed Forces Day Scavenger Hunt 9am My Warriors Place. Motorcycles and cars welcome. Event to benefit Project Corregidor (Grief & Peer mentoring program for Vets and Service Members). Rain date June 2. MyWarriorsPlace.org
Saturday, May 12 Jacksonville, FL 6th Annual Boots on the Ground Poker Run and Concert 8:30am Flamingo Lake RV Resort. Come out and honor and support this Nations Veterans. Visit our Facebook page
Sunday, May 13 Inglis, FL Screwie Louie’s Mother’s Day Mom Champagne Brunch 10:30am-2pm. 727-5658743
show, craft bizarre & expo, live music, food, beer, and more. 386-214-5316
Ocala, FL Furr-ever Friends Pet Day 11am-4pm War Horse H-D. Dog grooming, Guardian Angel Medical Dogs, pet adoptions, Mc Sheriff Canine Unite, food and more. WarHorseHarley.com Palm Bay, FL SUDS of Love Benefit & Swap Meet 10am6pm American Legion 117. Begins at VFW 4228 in
Friday, May 18 Temple Terrace, FL (5/18-5/20) Buffalo Soldiers M/C Florida Mother Chapter 21st annual Cavalry Charge for Children Fundraiser at Hilton Garden Inn. BSMCFlorida.org Saturday, May 19 Jacksonville, FL Pappyfest Benefit Poker Run 9am-5pm Fleet Reserve Association 91. Help celebrate the life of a fallen brother.904-352-5579
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Lake City, FL Spring BBQ and Bike Show 11am-3pm American Legion Post 57. Live music, great food and more. AmericanLegion57.org Ocala, FL Armed Forces Veterans Ride. Honoring all veterans in the military services; free lunch for veterans with proper ID. WarHorseHarley.com
St. Augustine, FL Riding Into History Motorcycle Concours 10am-4pm World of Golf. Food, vendors, entertainment, and more. RidingIntoHistory.org Sanford, FL Shake the Lake Charity Ride for JOSH 8am-5pm Logan’s Roadhouse. Poker run to support Just Our Soldiers Helpers to provide personal care items & snacks to active duty military members deployed overseas. JustOurSoldiersHelpers.org Sunday, May 20 Brooksville, FL Brooksville Bike Rally & Cruise-in 2pm-6pm Downtown Brooksville (every 3rd Sun). Food, beverages, live music, raffles and more. 727-422-3360 BORNTORIDE.COM || BTR BTR 67 77 BORNTORIDE.COM
Craven Moorehead MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE?
With all the recent activity in my life, it becomes unusually difficult for me to enjoy just hanging out or being my usual rotten self. I have been constantly reminded of my degenerate lifestyle and lack of reasonable income, plus the fact that no matter what I do, some kind of crap comes up that prevents my happiness and success. Well, not really. I mean, it could be worse - much worse. Here’s an example: I had to go to the office today to do some business and when I left there, RT60 was in total Eastbound chaos. There was some sort of serious accident involving a motorcycle which spread small pieces of debris and parts all the way across the 3 eastbound lanes. If I had arrived an hour later, I wouldn’t have been able to make the turnaround to the BTR office. Evidently, this was fairly serious and every type of police and emergency vehicle were present on the scene. Every month I remind all of you, my dedicated readers, to look out for and respect the motorcycle riders that are out there using our nation’s highways. I suspect that most of you actually have and ride a motorcycle, but this message goes out to the general public: Watch out for and respect motorcyclists and remember to share the road! Correctly. … And we all said please and Amen. (No, I’m not really a preacher) Originally, I was going to write the majority of this story about Lynne’s hair. You see, Eddie and Lynne are Co-Hosts on Born To Ride radio on Tuesday night. We have a lot of fun doing it and it provides a ton of valuable information to those of us who ride. But Lynne’s hair is so large it allegedly has its own zip code and area
code. On Born To Ride radio it simply has its own cameras and it’s a topic of discussion on most of the shows but not the most important of topics. I love doing Talk-Radio, and I know that Lynne and Eddie do also, but we are trying to do something good for our local community and worldwide. I can’t seem to avoid the “Talk-Radio” circuit because I have a really cool radio on the bagger, and infrequently the radio in my old pickup still works. I used to listen to the CD player on the bagger or try to find the ‘one out of many’ stations that didn’t play the same worn out seven songs between commercials. Good radio is hard to find nowadays – especially when you want to rock out or enjoy some progressive country music that doesn’t make ya want to cry in your beer. Anyhow, following talk-radio has brought me to the same plateau that watching television does. Maybe I shouldn’t say plateau, I should say cliff. Yeah you know, the one you wanna jump off when you’ve had enough BS in your life from the regulated media. And this revelation that I was given by listening to regular radio be it talk, music, or a combination of both brought me back to my abnormal reality. So with all the aforementioned conflicting and sometimes useless information that I am supplying you, I decided to get back in the Internet broadcasting business, largely due to the fact that I had extra room in my new location and moreover my personal desire to try to make things better for the general public and bikers, whether that constituent is listening or not. Honestly, I hate to just talk about radio in general and I am continually trying to change it with the help of Born To Ride. The truth of the matter is that wherever you go, you will still be exposed to the same ‘media’ slant that all the regulated outlets cram down your throat. Unless you live in a small town where you can actually call into a radio station and get your request played, you are pretty much stuck with what you get. … I am trying to change that. For what it’s worth, I believe that in the very near future the Internet is where all you regular people will get all your entertainment. It’s alarming to observe the huge number of people who get all their content from their phones ... be it TV, radio, or movies the Internet has taken the forefront in the delivery of your content. For better or worse, just live with it. You are stuck with it. …. Don’t forget to tune in to Born To Ride radio every Tuesday night between 8 PM and 11 PM. I thank you and so does Lynne’s hair. …
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Christian Motorcyclists Association the wheels may be custom formed by a water jet. The motor installed is usually a beast, and the primary drive is often left exposed with a huge belt drive. The tins are covered in outrageous paint that you can look right into the layers of color, and here imagination has no boundaries. The paint might reflect realistic scenery, or it may be an abstract interpretation, either way, the paint jobs are simply awesome! With all of this being said, the artist/builder treats his palette as if it was clay, and he was the potter. The job of the creator is to shape and form his creation and turn it into a masterpiece of beauty. This is not unlike the descriptor found in Isaiah 64:8, “We are like clay, and You are the potter; your hands made us all.” The Heavenly Father is indeed the potter in the lives of those who trust and believe in Him. Before you think that He exerts power over you and makes you, without choice, do His will, we must realize that as the potter, God has a plan for your life. He graciously guides you, protects you, and encourages you to be formed in the image He has for you, but it is always your choice. Just like the artist in a highly customized bike build, God has a vision for what He wants to bless you with and crafts the pieces together as you allow Him to do. Trust Him and allow Him to shape your life! In The Wind, Denny Dingler Check out BornToRide.com for more articles from Christian Motorcyclists Association
The Heavenly Father is Indeed the Potter. Spring is a great time of year for bikers! Riding weather is upon us. We can pull the bikes out of the garage to tune them up for some serious wind time. The bike rallies and events are frequent. One of my favorite pastimes is going to the events and seeing all of the incredible works of art some bike builders have created. Many of us just buy a factory bike, slap a few pieces of chrome, or even install some functional add-ons onto the bike, and we are good to go. Now, this is not a criticism, it’s how my bike is configured, and it brings me joy to take a look at my semi-custom bike! That being said, nothing can get me drooling as fast as a fully customized bike, a ground-up build. The builder is an artisan, starting with just a frame, or maybe even just some tubing with which to build the frame. With their hands and tools, these craftsmen begin forming a one of a kind ride. They may cut down stock fenders, use radical handlebars, or build their own. The seat is formed to cradle the rider, providing not only function but also giving the rider comfort. Support struts may be chromed, or powder coated, and the pipes are incredible in their looks as well as their sound when the rig is fired up. The wiring is often hidden from view, and BTR 70 | BORNTORIDE.COM