Contents
February Issue 189
Ad Index
Features Are we Having Fun Yet/Isle of Man-iac Thunder By The Bay/22 Yrs of Giving Chuck Liddell-Nation’s Fire Chopporama/Gibtown Bike Fest
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Columns
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James “Nefarious” Gladstone Craven Moorehead-Misinformation Spyke & Mike-Resolutions Christian Motorcycle Association
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Departments Contents 2 Ride Safe, Ride Smart-Cars Pulling Out 7 Born To Ride Events-BornToRide.com 64 Born To Ride Kids 71
Reports
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Thunder By The Bay Southern Fried Moto Show Fuel Take Rusty-Craig Can Fix It!
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On The Cover
22nd Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival, Feb 14-16, Sarasota, FL www.ThunderByTheBay.org
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CARS WAITING TO PULL OUT
Riding along a wide arterial street, with an uninterrupted view of traffic ahead of you, you observe a minivan waiting to pull out of a shopping center parking lot. You make eye contact with the driver, and visually confirm that the vehicle is not moving. But just as you are about to pass the shopping center exit, the driver accelerates into your path. Strategy: Though we tend to focus our attention at intersections in an urban environment, there are also potential danger zones between intersections, as this example illustrates. These are situations where the small profile of a motorcycle can be problematic. Drivers waiting to pull out may not even see you approaching in the busy traffic environment. Even if they do “see” you, they may fail to accurately judge your closing speed, as occurred in the above example. Eye contact in this situation can be misleading. Have an open area scoped out in case you need to take evasive action when approaching any vehicle that could pull out into your path. As you approach, check the vehicle’s front tire, which will provide your first indication that the car is starting to move. Any step that you can take to increase your visibility to other drivers (wearing a bright-colored helmet or jacket and using your high-beam during daytime) is especially helpful in situations like this. If it’s clear the other driver doesn’t see you, honk your horn! (Just be ready in case the driver doesn’t hear it.)
Images and text by Scott and Carla Odell I am always scouring the internet for information and stories about the greatest road race on earth. There is a lot of it out there and it keeps my cravings down a little, but the need to experience the sounds and sights is a different story. I can go to a lot of tracks and see motorcycles racing in the USA, but one thing is missing‌sidecars! I have never seen sidecars race in the USA in my life time. I punched in a few choice words on a Facebook search and low and behold, South Florida Sidecar Racing popped up! BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 9
I went straight to the page and contacted Tony Doukas and was on the phone with him in just a few minutes. He told me about the SFSR, the organization that has been racing in South Florida for a year. “You need to call and talk to Peter Essaff, he is the one that got me into sidecars,” said Tony. Of course, I called Peter and within minutes of our conversation I knew that we were destined to meet…this man has raced at the Isle of Man! It was a no-brainer to go see him race and before you know it, Carla and I were at Palm Beach International Raceway for the weekend to dive into the sidecar culture first hand. In the sea of 2 wheel race bikes were the scattered tents and trailers with sidecars. We found Peter Essaff and had a chat with him. “I have been racing sidecars since 1977, first as a passenger and then as a driver. I have won National championships with the
AMA over the years and I have traveled all across the country racing sidecars. In 2015, a Canadian team went to the Isle of Man and they didn’t have a lot of luck with the weather or qualifying. In 2016 I got a call from them asking if I would drive their sidecar. “Are you nuts?” was my reply. After an hour later and a few beers I called them back and said yes. I made 4 trips to the IOM and drove a rental car to try and memorize all the turns and nuances of the famous mountain course. I qualified and actually made 21 laps, yes 21 laps around the course! It was a time I will never forget!” Peter exclaimed. Let me tell you what kind of achievement that really was! He finished race 1 in 27th place out of 41 sidecars. The number 1 sidecar of Dave Molyneux did not finish, Tim Reeves number 5 DNF, the Birchall brothers number 2 DNF! In race 2 Peter finished in 28th and Wayne Lockey DNF. Peter would eventually buy Wayne’s 2009 Ireson and bring it to the USA.
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“It’s a rocket ship!” Peter said with a big smile. “I call it Amazing Grace and it is the last Ireson built for the Isle of Man,” said Essaff. I ended up talking to almost every sidecar team and I knew right away that they were a very close knit family of racers. They came from all corners of the United States and the world. Boris Stroud came all the way from Scotland and has a big part in getting sidecars racing in the states. He saw racing in his homeland in Northern Scotland go from 2 sidecars to over 40 of them! Boris is dedicated to the sport and so is his wife Bonnie, who was racing in the passenger seat with Butch Nelson on another bike. Let’s get this straight, this sport is for everyone. Tony Doukas’s wife, Lisa, races in the chair position and was part of their championship. Nicole was also in the chair this weekend for the first time. Paul Koehler drove down from New Hampshire for the race and with blind faith had first timer, Ali, from Orlando as a passenger. She was all over the bike and they actually did quite well. “When you are in tune with the bike and are drifting 3 wheels through the corners, it is the most fun I have ever had, “ said John who was a passenger on Skippy’s sidecar. Nick, aka “Skippy” has been into sidecars for 10 years and has had Peter Essaff as his mentor and guru for most of it. Wendel Aguilar came all the way from California with
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I came across these words on Facebook that have been added to by many people. The life that many will not understand, but we do! We own a sidecar because of a personal life choice. One day when we are very old and cannot ride, it will be in our garage as a trophy of our memories. We have met people who taught us something and have the same spirit. We now meet people who get wisdom from us. We get wet. a couple of sidecars and is originally from the Philippines . He had We get cold. a lot of work to do on Saturday , but he got the bike on track for We have been hot. practice. We have been afraid What has truly help get sidecars off the ground was Tony West We have fell and we have stood up. and the FMRRA ( Florida Motorcycle Road racing Association) They gave them the opportunity to become part of the race series We have even hurt ourselves. when there were no sidecars. The FMRRA is the most advanced We have laughed out loud with the wind. series in the US and was created for motorcycle racers by motor- We have spoken a thousand times to ourselves and cycle racers. Everything is focused on the racers interest. They still do. have reduced the cost of racing, have the latest technology, and We have shouted with joy like madmen. is a place for future racers to call home. The overall vibe is like And yes‌sometimes we cry. having one big family and everyone is helping others.The bulk of We go out with frustration inside and come home the races are at PBIR, Homestead and Roebbling ,Georgia just with peace in our heart. outside of Savannah. Go to www.fmrra.com and check out the schedule. If you are looking for a great weekend of racing and We spend money that we don’t have, gave up many fun, go to one of the races. things, but it is all worth it. Our bikes are who we are. The future of sidecar racing is in good hands in Florida. Tony Doukas of Punta Gorda is building mini-GP sidecars for kids 5-12 We love our friends and the joy of great people and years of age as we type these words. They will race on the small motorcycles. track at PBIR and gain experience before they move up to the big May the angels guard our travels , for they know the ones.and Peter will still be giving advice to everyone. We have race ahead of us. Scott and Carla Odell made a lot of new friends because of sidecars, it is addictive.
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22 YEARS OF GIVING!
I’m at that age where I can’t remember what I did 5 minutes ago, let alone, 22 years ago! When it comes to pulling off outstanding and memorable biker events, Lucy Nicandri, the force behind Thunder By The Bay, can remember every detail on that first planning day; where the first Thunder By The Bay was planned out on a restaurant napkin! Who would have thought that you’re on your 22nd year with Thunder, Lucy? “Oh, Susan! You remembered the napkin story!” Yes, it is hard to believe that we have been doing this for so long!” “I try to remind people constantly that this fundraiser is to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. The many changes we’ve made over the years have only increased the funding Suncoast Charities can provide to 5 local non-profit agencies that provide services to over 5,000 children, teens, and adults with special needs. When we moved from downtown to the Sarasota Fairgrounds, it was a win-win in many ways. Our vendors were thrilled, freestyle acts and a burnout BTR 16 | BORNTORIDE.COM
contest could now take place, camping became available, and the Festival is now able to raise more money for the charity, which is what it is all about. How do Lucy and her amazing group of volunteers pull this event off year after year? After 22 years, does all of this planning and arranging happen automatically? “We do have many instances of “click-throughs”
where we have our checklists that we go through weekly. Sixty days out we are in the office seven days a week. In addition to TBTB, there are other festivals that I’m working on. I have a huge whiteboard that I actually do triage with for the event. What’s time-sensitive every week? It’s a balancing act that works.” Lucy also shared with me that there are at least 100 meetings total
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that occur from the initial planning stages to the week of the event! “These meetings are with sponsors, volunteers, police, fire, City and County officials, etc. It’s non-stop.” Thunder By The Bay has a jammedpacked weekend where there will be something for everyone! “A week before the actual festival, there will be our “Born To Be Wild” Kickoff Party. This will be held at the White Buffalo Saloon (5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota); $75/per person includes an open bar, various food stations, a silent auction, and 50/50. “New this year is mobile bidding for our silent auction! If you can’t make it to Sarasota for our event, you can bid now via your mobile device or online for various items. So, if you’re in California or the UK, you can bid for that favorite item in
“I try to remind people constantly that this fundraiser is to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.” Lucy Nicandri
the comfort of your home!” The website is: qtego.net/qlink/suncoastcc As many of you know, I’m all about the music. And this year does not disappoint! Lucy was excited to share her joy that WARRANT is the headliner for Thunder by the Bay! “I want to thank Rich Rubin of Maximum Bands for all his help. The band became popular during the late 80s/ early 90s the band selling over 10-million albums worldwide throughout their career. What a lot of people don’t realize is in 2017 the band came out with “Louder Harder Faster” landing them in the Top 20, Top 30 and Top 100 on Billboard’s Independent, Current Rock, and Top Current Albums charts. They have been pretty solid over the years. We are so excited! Bring your lawn chair, camp, enjoy continuous live music for only a $5 gate fee, you can’t beat that!” In addition, to WARRANT, there will be many outstanding Tribute Bands such as Love Alive (Heart Tribute), In The Light of Led Zeppelin, Nobody’s Fool, U.S. Stones, Green River (CCR Tribute), Ultimate Def
Leppard, Rebel Heart, Bad, Inc., 4NR2 (Foreigner Tribute Band), Supernatural (Santana Tribute) and 37 Special (38 Special Tribute). Speaking of gate fees … did you know that every dollar given at the gate goes towards special needs children and the agencies that support them? Lucy explained, “Last year, the gate fees brought in an additional $50,000 for the charity. Over the last two years, from net proceeds raised during Thunder By The Bay, we have been able to provide over $200,000 in grant money to the agencies we support. We had an immense amount of motorcycle clubs and organizations donating more at the gate than the $5 entrance fee!” If you are interested in getting a good deal for the 3-day festival, $12 will get you in all three days! “You can purchase your gate tickets at either Rossiter’s Harley-Davidson or Sarasota Ford. If you can’t use one of the three-day tickets that you purchased, you can give your ticket to a friend. They are transferable.” VIP tickets are also available online for $100 each day. As a VIP ticket holder, you will have tented seating with a great view of the main stage, freestyle act performances, a complimentary food buffet (provided by Sonny’s BBQ), access to your own private full bar offering you three complimentary beverages of your choice, and private restrooms. Don’t forget the popular Finz Finds Motorcycle Charity Poker Run on Sunday, a “Light Up The Night” bike show on Saturday, and a 17-class bike show on Sunday as well! These events draw an immense amount of participants. Makes for another memorable time! Winding down, Lucy shared her 22year success with Thunder By The Bay. “It’s having folks like you, Susan, Born To Ride, our devoted Sponsors, and league of volunteers that make this happen year after year. Every year we want to change up the acts so that it’s something new and different. Our charities benefit from the thousands of people that come every year. And that is why we work so hard to make this event so successful!” All of us at Born To Ride magazine look forward to seeing you at Thunder By The Bay!
Thunder By The Bay, February 14,15,16, Sarasota County Fairgrounds
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The Southern Fried Moto Show Ormond Beach, FL.
The Southern fried Moto Show is a ride in bike show of ALL make and model motorcycles of 1999 and before. The event is to be held on Sunday March 8th at the Bruce Rossmeyer Destination Daytona Pavillion between 11am4pm. Entertainment is to include Rhett Rotten’s Wall of Death Vintage Motorcycle Stunt Show as well as music provided by Country Artist Michael Austin who appeared on ‘The Voice’ (w/ Team Adam). The ride in motorcycle show is open to all motorcycles 1999 and older and is not a competition, but rather a gathering of like minded individuals who love vintage motorcycles of all makes and models. In keeping with all things ‘vintage’, The Wall of Death has a history dating back to 1911 when the first motordrome thrill show was called The ‘Race for Life’. Those same thrilling stunts of generations past will come full circle when Rhett Rotten performs his exciting shows throughout the day. On the musical side of things, Air Force Vetern Michael Austin brings us his bold sound influenced by the legends of Outlaw Country, Amercicana and Rock. He’s had impressive success in 25 countries with his debut CD ‘Neon Halo’. Southern Fried Moto Show Classes: Best- Airhead/Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead/ ironhead, Evo, European, Japanese and ‘Best In Show’ For more info Call: 888-795-5779 or info@borntoride.com
Nefarious James “Respect” What the hell makes you think you’re so special that everyone should give you their respect? Tell me how you’ve earned it? Everybody wants it. There are those who think they deserve it. There are those who demand it. There are those who think it should just be given to them. For those in the lifestyle, y’all know what I’m talking about. I truly do believe many of you out there reading this article have no freaking clue what true respect really is as it relates to the motorcycle world. There are some things about respect you need to understand. You can’t buy it in a store or order it on the internet. That’s not how to get Respect. Real, true Respect is earned. And I’m not referring to faux respect like That fake crap ya get for doing more shots at the bar than the next guy. I’m talking about the kind of respect that’s truly earned through the way one carries himself or herself through the deeds and actions they perform during their life. The type of man or woman who is a person of integrity and of their word emulating those qualities we all seek. Nowadays it seems there are just too many wannabes and punks out there who think they could throw on a rag and all of a sudden they deserve respect. This goes a little off-topic, but it is in parallel and a good example of how respect is earned. I’ve heard and read so many times people say, “I would prospect for a club, but I won’t be someone’s bitch, or I won’t prospect for someone because I don’t like being told what to do.” To those people who say they wouldn’t prospect for those reasons, I want to extend my personal thanks. Why? Because you already displayed you wouldn’t make the cut in any club. Old school clubs are intended to be the extreme example of Brotherhood. Those seeking membership should be willing to do anything for their club and their Brothers. It’s like saying you want to go into the military but you’re not going to go to basic training. Being in an established club, a real old school established motorcycle club is not for
everyone. I can respect a person’s decision to realize if it’s not for them. If they do decide to attempt membership, they need to realize that Prospecting is an important part of club culture. It’s not about being someone’s Bitch. It’s a test of character. You can only fake shit for so long but
“Examples are single parents who struggle to keep food in their kid’s bellies and a roof over their heads”
eventually the true you will come out. That’s who the Brothers of that club want to know. It’s time for existing brothers in that club to get to know who you are and what you’re made of. And if you make it to probate, you get to know about your possible future club, its members and its traditions and values. That’s earning respect. It’s paid for in blood sweat and tears. It’s a priceless experience you will never forget. Good or bad, it will always be there. That’s the old way. The old school way. Not the way of today. But that’s another future article. The beauty of respect is anybody with the right character and heart can earn true respect. It doesn’t take being in a club or even riding a motorcycle to get it. There are many out there who have earned it
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and deserve it through the things they have accomplished and the deeds they have done for others. And with that said, I thank them. Examples are single parents who struggle to keep food in their kid’s bellies and a roof over their heads, I have enormous respect for them. No easy accomplishment. We have firefighters, our military, children’s guardians, and even the people who clean out the porta-johns after a huge motorcycle rally. All thankless jobs performed by people worthy of respect. Then you have those out there who just make up a patch with their buddies some night and decide they are now an MC displaying zero respect for the culture and lifestyle they so desperately want to be a part of. How in the world would that ever get them any respect? Again, this will be in a future article. I guess my point is this. As people living and residing in this beautiful country of ours, we have the freedom to act as we choose. We are allowed to ride our bikes and be the biggest asses we want to be, or we can do what our forefathers inspired for us to be. A country comprised of men and women who the world would envy. To be a country everyone on this planet would want to emulate. A country everyone would want to be a part of. A country comprised of citizens who would be the example of those worthy of respect that would lead the world by example. Everything starts with one thing moving forward. Be that one thing and watch the world following in your footsteps. Don’t be the guy with the middle finger in the air of every picture. Be the guy giving the thumbs up showing we are worthy of everyone’s respect. We make the difference. All of us. Old School ways included respect and integrity. Don’t say the words if you’re not going to live by them. These articles are written to invoke thought. They are to hopefully make you look outside the box. In the end, what you do is your decision and yours alone.
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Chuck Liddell was born on December 17, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. In Hollywood he is known for his work in Movies, such as Kick-Ass 2 (2013), War Pigs (2015) and How High (2001). Prior to his film work he was an Iconic MMA UFC World Light Heavyweight Champion. He is one of the Fighters who put UFC on the map. Chuck Liddell became one of the most recognizable Global Sports Superstar Figures to crossover into TV Commercials, Appearances, Movies and more. It’s an Honor to have him part of the Cast of Nation’s Fire and to top it all off, he is a Legitimate down to Earth True American Success Story. When we asked him about Nation’s Fire he said “It’s Gonna Knock You Out!” BTR 34 | BORNTORIDE.COM
RG: So here we are at Nation’s Fire filming with Chuck Liddell on the set in Burbank, California. Man, it’s great to have you here. What did you think about the movie and your part as Vito? Chuck Liddell: Oh, it’s been fun. It’s another chance for me to get killed in a movie, so it was good working with everybody and I think it went well. RG: So you’re playing a role with Krista Grotte and her husband in a pretty heavy-duty scene, and Krista’s been nailing it on this movie. How did you feel about working with Krista? Chuck Liddell: Oh, it made it real easy. It always helps me when someone’s great across from me to make me look better. So I’m still a little bit new to this and getting more and more confident with it, but it always helps to have someone across from you delivering their lines and making it easy. She is very talented.
RG: Being on the set today, it’s a little different from in the ring. How have you adapted to getting into acting? Chuck Liddell: Well, the way I’ve adapted, I think I take stuff from training for fights. It’s the same thing, you know. It takes practice. It takes work. It’s hard, and I practice at home. I take classes. I do work. I’ve been working on my craft, and I’m just hoping that each movie, I get better and better. I’m enjoying it. RG: So being a warrior in the octagon brings you closer to being able to take care of business on the set because it is a lot of preparation? Chuck Liddell: Yeah. It’s all the same stuff. You want to be really good at what you do. You got to practice. You got to work. No one gets there without hard work and dedication. So I try to put all that effort and things that I used to put into fighting into my acting roles and characters. RG: Your acting career could go a long way
Nation’s Fire has been released everywhere, and it’s selling out Amazon, Walmart, BestBuy
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with this. You could act forever, man. What are some actors who have inspired you? Chuck Liddell: Well, I always like watching the big action things. I like guys like ... well, I mean, the Rock’s a big one. He’s one of the biggest actors out there right now, came from WWE, and just a great guy and fun to watch in his movies. He’ll do anything, from the tooth fairy to being a tough guy, so I kind of want to model my career and to do something like that would be great. I want to be able to do funny stuff. I’m more of a comedian guy, a comedic movie guy anyway, so I like to do that. I’m open for anything. RG: What about a couple of your favorite movies you like to watch or that have inspired you? Chuck Liddell: Okay, movies that inspire me. Well, it’s pretty obvious, Gladiator was an awesome movie. I loved what that one— he’s fighting for his family and fighting for revenge. For Love of the Game is a great movie. I think, kind of going back over a
guy’s career and trying to finish up on a high note is fun to watch. I like a lot of movies. I like it with a message, so movies like that, to me, stick out. RG: I know you have younger children. How about those kids’ movies? We all have to watch them with our kids a lot, and there are some good ones out there, right? Chuck Liddell: Oh, there are some great kids’ movies out there. I think The Croods is one of my favorites. I actually really liked The Smurfs movies, the first and the second one. The Smurfs movies were a surprise because I never liked the Smurfs when I was a kid, the actual show, but I liked those movies, they actually turned out being pretty good. They were entertaining for me. I like the movies that my kids really love but also have a little bit of the fun in it for parents. Those are the good movies to watch. RG: You can’t have a movie without a writer, without a director, man. What do you think of this Thomas Churchill guy you got to work with today?
Chuck Liddell: Well, he’s made it easy to work with him. He really helped, gave me good advice on how to read the character, how he wanted it. He had a very good idea of what he wanted, which always helps let me know what he really wants to get out of me, and I think that helped. RG: Man, I tell you what. Chuck Liddell, you look pretty awesome on camera, and it was really an honor to have you in this film. I can’t thank you enough, from the cast to the crew, and everybody coming in and just being such a great guy and a great team player for this. Any last words? Chuck Liddell: I just wish everybody the best and hope this movie turns out great. I thought it was a great story, so it should be good, matter of fact it’s gonna knock you out! Thank You Chuck it was my pleasure doing this interview with you and I can’t wait to see you as Vito in Nation’s Fire.
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GIBTOWN BIKE FEST It’s hard to believe that after months of planning and preparation, Chopporama 2020 is officially ‘in the books’. We pulled together about 25 of the coolest builders with nearly 30 choppers, in the Southeast, and put together one cool little party. When putting together an event like this for the first time, it’s said that there will be many hurdles and obstacles along the way. Luckily, we didn’t encounter much of that at all. Really in the grand scheme of things, it was pretty smooth sailing. Chopporama wasn’t really about ‘choppers’ as it was really about ‘chopper builders’. It BTR 46 | BORNTORIDE.COM
We pulled together about 25 of the coolest builders with nearly 30 choppers, in the Southeast
was a platform for like minded people to get together and have a great time around the machines they’re so passionate
about... The term ‘builder’ was used as a loose term because we featured bikes from world class builders like Bill Dodge, Brian Buttera and Eric Allard who fabricated 90% of what they brought, and there were guys that pieced backed classic chopper builds that were originally put together in the 60’s and 70’s.. Some of the bikes were built in big money shops, some were built in sheds. The equalizer in all this was a passion for the bike. It wasn’t about ‘who did what’ it was about our love of these long skinny machines that remind us of generations past.
Frankie Bowman
The turn out for the show was incredible. We called Friday our ‘soft opening’. As the guys brought their bikes into the building, commercial motorcycle photographer Erick Runyon photographed them in a portable studio he had set up on site. Saturday couldn’t have been a more perfect day. The weather was beautiful, chopper lovers and motorcycle enthusiast turned out in droves. With Chopporma DJ Robert Norton spinning the hits ranin from Parliament Funkadelic to KISS and everyone in between, the packed building looked and sounded as much like a club as it did a ‘chopper show. The last day was highlighted by a meet and greet from the highly successful german band, The Picturebooks. If you’re one of the few who hadn’t yet heard of this two man band who deliver a powerful sound, they’re a Harley - Davidson sponsored band who are widely known in Europe, playing the
biggest bike events in the world. At the end of the day, we presented our ‘Builders Choice Award’.Of course we thought all our builders were awesome, but we wanted to do something to recognize one special builder for his talents and effort. So with the help of Kenny Dukes of Hellbenders Motorcycles throwing down $1000.00 in prize money, we thought the best way do so was to have the builders themselves decide on who was deserving of such an honor. As it turned out the voting was pretty lopsided in favor of one particular builder. Eric Allard and his Digger style ‘72 H2 Kawasaki of FNA Custom Cycles was a winner like a runaway train. In fact, it was Eric’s other iconic bike ‘The Glam Fairy’ that took second place! Shortly after our Builders Choice award was handed out, many of the builders hopped on their bikes and headed out to see the Picturebooks
absolutely kill it on stage which made for a really great after party. Looking back, we couldn’t have been more pleased with Chopporma 2020. The bikes were beautiful, the builders were great and crowds constant. Everybody seemed pleased with the turn out of the show and had a great time.We tank everybody involved in Chopporma from the builders and their families to kenny Dukes for putting up the prize money. Lastly we thank Erick Runyon from concept to execution to Ron and Deb Galletti of Born to Ride Media for supporting the idea, and making everything happen! It was a great team effort with everybody on a winning side. The only lingering question was, what are we going to do for Chopporma 2021? Lets just say, we’ve learned a lot, and we’re already in the planning stages of something bigger and better. Stay tuned!
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Sarasota, FL (2/14-2/16) Thunder By The Bay at Sarasota Fairgrounds. Freestyle acts, 17-class bike show, vendors, live music. burnout contest, charity Poker Run, and more. ThunderbytheBay.org Saturday, February 15 Ellenton, FL Benefit Poker Run for Spc Benjamin A. Passet American Legion Post 325. Registration 9am, KSU 10:30am. Live music, food, raffles, 50/50, cash bar and more. 941-4474448 Ormond Beach, FL Southern Fellow’s New Queens of Country All- Female Country Music Showcase at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona 1-6pm. 386-671-7100 Sarasota, FL Rossiter’s H-D Thunder Dealer Party 11am-3pm. Live music, free beer Happy Hour 2pm-4pm), 15% off H-D Licensed products and more. 941-951-6103 Sunday, February 16 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Sunday 11pm on Great 38 Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMedia Tampa Bay - Born To Ride LifeStyle TV every Sunday 9:30am on Estrella TV. 813785-3895 Sarasota, FL Finz Finds Motorcycle Charity Poker Run 9:30am Sarasota Ford. Cost
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The words erupt from the keyboard like lava flowing from a volcano, rushing down the side with the sole intent of reaching the eyes and minds of the reader. More and more the characters that form these very words continue to flow and eventually amass into a pool of content ready to be consumed by the reader. In science and nature, these eruptions are rarer than in the mind of the journalist, which must cause the event to occur at least once a month or more often if he or she is lucky enough to have more than one writing assignment. Writing tasks are few and far between and the ones that offer financial compensation are a rarity unlike any other. This statement is largely based on the fact that everyone has an opinion that they want to express, whether the writer possesses any talent for the position or not. I am in no way trying to suggest that I have the required talent to have this opportunity, but some people in professional positions have strongly indicated that I actually do. Other professionals have stated that I have mental health issues, but I don’t see them writing in a paid capacity. I suppose the bottom line here is – if you want to be a creative and compensated journalist, you must be a little crazy. Enough silliness. I will allow you, the dedicated reader to form your own opinion. So, here we are. It’s February already and despite a little rain and occasional cool weather, we are all enjoying the reason we moved to Florida in the first place. That’s right. I am talking about the return of NASCAR and the Daytona 500 on the 18th. I know, you were probably assuming that I was going to speak about our ability to be enjoying the beautiful riding weather and blasting down the highway on our machines kickin’ butt and taking names. But I wasn’t. However, we are truly blessed here in Florida and I know
that some of our brothers and sisters that live in the snow-bound north envy our freedom and enjoyment in our state. Even when it snows in Pensacola, it doesn’t last that long and it won’t affect the entire season. It’s really good living here and we all enjoy it so we can keep living it up like the rock stars that we are. Hey – don’t forget. Next month is Bike Week once again and by then all the pesky snow should be gone. I can guarantee that this publication will bring you all the action from that event rain or shine! It’s a long-standing tradition at Born To Ride and we will keep on grinding it out. Magazine, TV, and radio plus all the social media and websites, there is no way that you won’t be informed about what’s happening, what has happened, and anything related to the biker lifestyle that we all enjoy. Speaking of Born To Ride Radio (shameless plug follows). … We are continually striving to bring you new content, subjects and interesting and compelling entertainment. Make sure you tune in, call in and be part of the action! If you live anywhere near the Tampa Bay area, you may or may not have attended our token event Gasparilla. This festival offers anything you could ask for. A flotilla, parades, lots of noise and debauchery, pirates, beads and a lot of drinking! If you live in Florida, you have probably been to this event. It seems that people come from all over the country just to see this event and enjoy the mayhem. I hope everyone survived and had a fantastic time. It is truly a one-of-a-kind event and it’s a Tampa trademark. If you missed it this year, make sure you attend it next year or at least watch it on TV. Speaking of pirates. … Since I am a news junkie, it seems like every day there is a report of people stealing packages from area resident’s front porch. All over the area, these ‘Porch Pirates’ are being captured on surveillance video stealing valuable merchandise right in our area and around the state. I’m not sure what these ‘pirates’ are thinking but I suspect as bikers, we are one of the homes that are often avoided by these thieves. This occurs primarily during the Christmas season, but this particular brand of pirate certainly does not have the Gasparilla spirit at heart. What’s this world coming to? I’m not too sure but I am continuously monitoring the situation and trying to form my own opinion (as mentioned above) and will continue to keep you posted on good things, bad things, weird things and anything else that has something to do with the biker lifestyle. It’s a tough gig but someone has to do it! So until next month, stay tuned, speed safely, keep reading and stay the hell off my porch!!! CRAVEN
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Welcome to the ‘dead middle’ of winter, my BTR friends. I hope you’ve got layers on under your leathers when you ride and the heat on at the house when you get home. Damned Jack Frost ... isn’t that why we moved to Florida to get away from the ole man? Anyways, let’s check with Mike and find out how did his so-called resolutions in January 2020 work out for him. Dude! Have you been making things happen? Managing your own destiny? Still snorting those brain pills you bought off the Dr. Oz Show??? He grabs my beak and yells, “If you’re referring to my new destiny and not just making fun of my life-altering decisions, it’s game on as planned! We’ve finally turned the corner at Pain & Torture (Physical Therapy). Now I’m doing work-related exercises, so I can get out there and be a part of reality that people call life. I believe I’ve inspired many to do something memorable before they expire. Our riding brothers and sisters have responded well to my new way of thinking. And you my feathered friend, have been out more in the past month than six months prior! People have got a new slang for me, the ‘Buber guy.’ Bird-Uber; someone who can’t get you around on the scoot, but the truck works just good enough. You sit on the windowsill of the door, stick your head out, and get some wind therapy. People tell me you look like that little pig doing the same thing on a Geico commercial. You know the one, he’s got his head out the window, pinwheels spinning in his hands, and going weeeee! Now, I’ve just gotta find you some pinwheels. … After having our fill of Gibtown on Friday and Saturday, I bubered BTR 70 | BORNTORIDE.COM
your feathered-ass to the River’s Edge on Sunday. It was a good time hanging out, enjoying some vitamin D, and watching Stonegrey. What an awesome band! We met up with some of our longtime friends Annette, Kid Rock, Jeff & Laurie, Amy, Bobcat, Party Patty & G. It was then our buddy, Chopper Dave, got a Candid Camera shot of you playing patty-cake with a little kitten. Now, that mini cat is going to remember seeing your beak in its face for the rest of his life and think, ‘I played with my dinner today and I liked it’. If that ain’t making things happen, I don’t know what it is!” I cackle, ‘If that doesn’t turn a cat into a bird lover, I can’t turn anything into liking chicken. It reminds me of a saying: life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dammit. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish them forever, preferably with Kodak moments like that. Especially if they’re about a little pussy ... cat! I hope to see him when he gets older so we can play; let’s see who can catch the bigger mouse.’ Mike slaps his forehead and says, “Now Spyke, you’re not fooling anyone. You don’t like mice, you’re like your cousin, the chicken! You’ve been caught at Quaker Steak and Lube and many other wing joints eating the marrow out of their bones. Do you realize how West Virginian and morbid that is? Not to mention, do you know how big a rat’s bone is?” I cackle, ‘Dude, you’ve raised me to like cousin, but that’s another story. … I don’t give a rat’s ass about rat bones; I just want to scare the crap out of them! Then, I want to see my feline friends have fun playing with them. That reminds me of a joke: How do you know when a cat is done playing with a mouse? Mike rolls his eyes and replies, “I don’t know, she moves on to the next toy?” I squawk, ‘No dummy, she’s cleaning herself and smoking a cigarette!’ Mike babbles, “Awww Spyke, you’ve got to be kitten me! Please stop freakin’ meowt. OK then Spyke, I have one for you; What does a cat eat while watching his favorite TV show?” I scratch under my wing and answer, ‘Cheesecake while watching Garfield and friends?’ Mike groans, “No talon grips, it’s chocolate mousse while watching Tom and Jerry!” I cackle, ‘Alright Mike, if you’re going down that road, tell me why will us parrots give you unconditional love until the day we die, but cats will make you pay for every mistake you’ve ever made since the day you were born?’ Mike replies, “I’m not sure Spyke, is it because they know they can give you cat scratch fever?” I screech, ‘No blondie, it’s because you live with me in Parrotdise! You should be grateful Adam and Eve were Caucasian. If they were Chinese, they would have eaten the snake instead of the apple and who knows where you’d be right now. …’ Mike chokes and says, “Ouch birdbrain I think you need a little more buber time hanging out the window of the truck. Craig is getting close to having the Fat Bird 3 done, but I’m not even close to getting your wings back on it yet. Let’s make like a cat and pounce on down the road and find you some pinwheels. You and I both need a little wind therapy. It’s time to get your wings in the wind, my knees under the dash with the sunroof open, and it’s 4 wheels rolling down the road.” SPYKE
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Christian Motorcyclists Association Living in Central Florida, we are prone to have seasons of showers. Before we mount up on our bikes for a ride, we will often check our weather map on our cell phones. That map, along with a good old fashion glance at the skies, can help us to plan our ride to avoid any potential rain. We can study the clouds or the overcast haze, and we can see which way the weather is blowing. That attention to the atmosphere can often give us good guidance. The only challenge with that technique is that we can only see a limited distance, especially if it is an overcast day. That is where the radar map comes in so handy, as it can read the skies and report on how thick the moisture is, as well as how far the bad weather is located and where clear weather is ahead! The other drawback is when we misread the tools and find ourselves in the midst of a storm. If it is a heavy downpour, along with thunder and lightning, it can be a very uncomfortable ride, not to mention possibly unsafe. In these situations, we tend to become concerned, as well as becoming extra cautious in the travel. This type of riding is often heavily disliked, and
even feared! But all the news is not bad; there is hope in the showers! If you find yourself in a mild shower you will likely be able to ride out of the storm. One benefit of living in Florida is that once you clear the storm it usually only takes a few minutes to dry out and to feel cool and refreshed. As the wind blows through your damp clothing it almost acts like an airconditioner. I’ve actually ridden out of a summer storm soaking wet, and the wind made me so cool it made my teeth chatter. If you find yourself in such a place you will likely get a big smile on your face. Just like rain showers nourish flowers and trees which in turn bloom with beauty for all to enjoy, so do the showers bring joy and beauty to our lives. In the Bible, we read, “I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing” Ezekiel 34:26. As we prepare for a ride on our bike by checking the sky and our radar maps, so should we prepare for our ride through life. In place of a weather map, one tool for life could be a Bible, which contains God’s Word and wisdom. When we are facing the storms of life, God will pour His showers of blessings upon us. Just like a rider cools off when coming out of a summer shower, His Word can pour showers of blessings onto our lives. Best of all, He knows just when we need showers in our lives, to encourage and to bless us. In The Wind, Denny Dingler BORNTORIDE.COM || BTR BTR 71 51 Check out BornToRide.com for more articles from Christian Motorcyclists Association BORNTORIDE.COM