Born To Ride Georgia #19 by Born To Ride TV & Magazine

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THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOTORCYCLES AND THE PEOPLE WHO RIDE THEM

June 2014 #19 FREE

Stefanie Drake Burford

Attorney & Biker Since 1999

Contents

June Issue 19

Ad Index

Features

The World’s Fastest Indian Thunder Beach Spring Rally Lucky Bastard

Columns

T. Eric Albright Life and Times Robert Brooks - Night Rider Heaven’s Saints

Departments Page 3 Girl News MSF Ride Safe Ride Smart Hottest Bike Nights Featured Bike Night Women’s World Test Ride Events, Rides & Destinations Born To Ride Kids

Reports

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AAA IFC Alzheimer’s Ride

Blue Knights

Bikers Gone Wild Buffalo’s Cafe

Burford Accounting Business Cards

Cave Spring Rally

Courtesy Ford Of Rome

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Spring Fling 8 Who is Roadblock 12 Ride For The Fallen 10 Extreme Rider 40 Hired Guns 39 Destinations 46

Copperhead Lodge

Cycle World Of Athens Destination Helen DME Man Cup

Eric Albright Photography Hardy Ford

Helen’s Biker Village H-D Frazier’s

H-D Killer Creek

H-D Stone Mountain

Leaf Grocery and Deli Rollin’ Rumble

Save the Cooch

On The Cover

Sixes Tavern

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DAD!

Happy summer to you all! Stuart has a case of writer’s block, so I told him I would try to fill his shoes this month to let you all know what’s going on in the BTR world. It was an honor to be a part of all the Memorial Day events this past month. I am personally honored to be a citizen of a country that has people who are still willing to fight and sometimes pay the ultimate sacrifice for it. Thank you again to all of our present, past, and future military personnel and their families for all of your sacrifices. We had a blast at Thunder Beach last month. Thanks so much to Stefanie Drake Burford for providing us a great condo for the weekend. Be sure to check out the story in this month’s magazine to catch up on all that happened. There are some great events coming up this month. Cycle World of Athens is having their 39th anniversary party on June 7; Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson is hosting the GA Sheriff’s Youth Homes Ride on June 14; Killer Creek Harley-Davidson is having their Cruise ‘N Blues on June 22, and there are bike nights going on in just about every city. Make sure to check out Sixes Tavern bike night on Wednesday, Buffalo’s Café (Rome) bike night on Thursday, and Tom’s Place bike night on Friday. Don’t miss Copperhead Lodge’s “Ultimate Weekend Giveaway” with live music and events scheduled every night, starting on Thursday, June 19. Come on out and hang with us. We have some of our close friends spending this weekend with us who we don’t get to see much and are really looking forward to it. Can’t wait to see you Paige and Tim! The most important event to mention this month is on June 15. This is the day that we honor our fathers. I have been blessed with one of the best dads in the world and I believe my two sons would say the same for their dad. Thanks Stuart for always putting your family first in everything that you do. I love you! Until next time, remember ….

Life is a ride, and We Were Born To Ride Myra

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June is here and let’s not forget Dad. Father’s Day is a day honoring fathers, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Mother’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s reading this ad and Happy Father’s Day to all the mother’s reading this if you are a sole parent, mom and a dad of the family. Grandfathers, step-dads, uncles, brothers and sisters, you all deserve to be noted for what you do to be a figure in a child’s life. If dads not there someone who steps in as a fatherly figure. As the originator we have only one father but it’s up to life to keep it all together, life, family, growing up in a household that’s strong and loving. You try to do the right thing it’s not always easy for dad, but he always tried to be the best he could be. Call your Dad and wish him a happy Fathers Day!

WILLIAM AND BECKY JOHNSON EXCHANGE VOWS AT ANGEL CITY

Becky and I met in high school in 1994. My best friend at the time was dating her, and we all used to hang out together. They dated for awhile, and we became good friends. A few months went by and they broke up; I saw something in her, so I asked her out on a date. She let me take her out and we clicked very well. We dated for a few months and I knew she was the one for me. Unfortunately, life happens and my parents moved away because of work. I tried to stay, but a 16-year-old is not a good provider and I was starving, so my dad made me come home. We lost touch after a few months of the long distance relationship and moved on. We both married other people and had children, but in the back of my mind I could

never stop thinking about her, and as luck would have it she never forgot me. Funny, she moved right down the street from where I lived when we were kids. She would drive by my old house everyday and say she used to date the sweetest guy that lived there. Time goes on and after 16 years we both were divorced. One day, I looked her up on MySpace of all places and there she was just as beautiful as ever. After a couple days of nerves, I finally messaged her and we talked. As it turned out, we still wanted to see what we missed. Well after five short years of dating, here we are at Angel City’s rally saying our vows for eternal love, and we have never been happier! William Johnson

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Routine inspection and lubrication of the clutch cable will help prevent it from breaking. If it breaks while you’re in motion, it’s possible to shift the motorcycle without the clutch—just roll off the throttle and press hard on the lever. It will be jerky and probably not quiet, but it will get you into the next gear.

BROKEN CLUTCH CABLE

Stopping smoothly with a broken clutch cable is more complicated. If possible, travel to a place where help will be available, or where you will at least be able to pull off and park the bike in a safe place while you go to find help. Slow the bike gradually, downshifting one gear at a time until you arrive at first gear. If possible, shift the bike into neutral before you come to a stop (though this will be difficult on some bikes). If you are unable to find neutral, wait until you’re ready to stop, then shut off the engine using the engine cut-off switch. Be prepared—with the engine and transmission still engaged, this stop will be anything but smooth. If the clutch cable breaks while the motorcycle is stopped, quickly apply the brakes, forcing the engine to stall. Some motorcycles are equipped with hydraulic clutches that use fluid pressure instead of a cable to engage and disengage the clutch. A rapid loss of fluid will cause a problem identical to a broken cable: you won’t havecontrol over the clutch mechanism, and the same emergency procedures will apply.

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WHO IS ROADBLOCK 1%ER?

W. T. “RoadBlock” Harrell

A preacher’s son from Hazlehurst Georgia, RoadBlock wound up in a Florida neighborhood known as Sin City in the 1960s. An admitted “adrenaline junkie” in his early years, he raced on NASCAR-sanctioned tracks in Georgia and Florida with many of the great drivers from that era, including Wayne Shugart, the Ezells, Eddie MacDonald, Rance Phillips, Herb Spivey and Tiny Lund Fast cars led to fast motorcycles, and RoadBlock joined the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in 1971. In the years to follow, he became president of several Florida chapters, then Regional Boss, living the high-speed 1970s lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. When that lifestyle caught up with him, he wound up serving 30 years in federal prison on a RICO conviction, beginning in BTR 12 | BORNTORIDE.COM

Leavenworth U.S. Penitentiary. As one Judge declared, they wanted to make an example of him to discourage others from joining motorcycle clubs. Ironically, even from a prison cell, RB became well known in the U.S. and internationally because of his ability to survive, and his “never give up” attitude. Determined that his time in prison wouldn’t be wasted, he took advantage of the resources there to finish his education and study law. As for the motorcycle clubs the judge hoped to eliminate, they are stronger today than ever. In the years following 9/11, RB began to receive correspondence from young military people. Their courage, despite the traumatic physical and mental injuries they sustained, profoundly affected RB. These vets returned home to a world they no longer felt comfortable in, just as many Vietnam vets did in RB’s era. RB became an outspoken advocate for disabled vets, and the rights they were due. In December 2009, RB finally reached his mandatory release date, and was allowed to go home after almost 30 years in prison. As a service member himself, with three children who served in the U.S. Army, and an adopted son brain-injured in Iraq, RoadBlock now has the freedom to become very active with biker military groups, and donates his time to Military Veterans events and charities. He is now writing a fiction biker series set in the 1970s about the adventures of military vet Joe Wilson. Struggling with PTSD in a time when Vietnam vets were reviled and disrespected, Joe’s rise to power in the notorious Regents Motorcycle Club shows one man’s attempt to find his place in a changed world. Born to Ride’s Stuart Fincher says “In the future look out for more Roadblock in Born to Ride.” It will be great reading for Georgia Bikers.

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the way life is sometimes in movies. And then he phoned – a strange coincidence – a few months ago. I just thought I would give him a call and see how he was. I wanted to know how he was after the disappointment of Hemingway, and he asked, “Tony did you get my message?” I said, “No.” He said, “I just left you a message.” “What?” He said, “I’ve got a script … you’re not phoning me to answer my message?” I said, “No. I haven’t even picked up my messages this morning.” He said, “Oh, well this is propitious or fortuitous. I’ve got the script here called THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN. A beautiful story; I don’t know if you would be interested in playing a racing driver, a racing bloke.” So I got the script that afternoon and I thought it was just terrific. It is a unique script, I don’t know what it is about it; it is just well written, very very well written, beautifully written, and so refreshing. It’s not the bang bang, of big Hollywood movies. It’s got much more variety and for me it’s a big change because it’s a real winner of a guy. I’ve had a good career playing psychopaths or uptight people, and I’m fed up with those, I don’t want to play any more of them. This is my life now, I’m a very happy guy and Burt Munro’s philosophy and character suits my temperament.

Anthony Hopkins On Burt Munro

Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. In the late 1960s, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt sets off from the bottom of the world, Invercargill, New Zealand, to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all odds against him, Burt puts his irrepressible kiwi spirit to the test, braving the new world on a shoestring budget. He makes fast friends of many he encounters along the way who find themselves swept up in his energy and singular determination. Burt’s quest culminates in an unlikely conclusion and remains legendary within the motorcycle community to this day. THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN is a script based on Burt Munro’s journeys to Bonneville during the 1960s. It follows the road to fulfilling a dream – and the magic in the true story of a man who believed, “If it’s hard, work

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harder; if it’s impossible, work harder still. Give it whatever it takes, but do it.” Playing this eccentric and lovable character is Academy Award Winner? Anthony Hopkins. THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN captures Munro with all his power, his determination, his creativity, his charm, his eccentricity – told through the eyes of a director who knew the man personally, and has never wavered from his own dream of making Munro’s story.

Anthony Hopkins On getting involved with the project

I worked with Roger Donaldson years ago on The Bounty, 1983, in Tahiti and New Zealand. Then years passed by and I hadn’t seen Roger for a longtime, and then we were going to do a movie called Papa, about Ernest Hemingway, and that didn’t work out. And Roger was kind of disappointed and so was I; but that’s

Well I’m no speed freak myself, but Burt Munro, in the documentary that Roger filmed, Burt loved speed. He was, I don’t know if he was obsessed with it, but he loved the thrill of speed, he said that you can live more in 5 minutes on a motorbike going high speed than you can in your whole lifetime. That was the challenge. I suppose there are obviously people who flirt with mortality. I mean, you’re taking a huge challenge, a courageous challenge to risk your life … Donald Campbell was the same, to break the world speed water record. And he was killed in the process, breaking the actual record, and he said he was scared every time he got into Bluebird. But that was it - to overcome fear is the greatest virtuous courage and I think Burt is one of those characters, one of those guys. That’s his whole philosophy of life, to live life to the full, because “When you’re dead you’re a longtime dead” he says, and “Once you’re dead you never come back.” I’m not a speed thrill freak though - I’m a careful driver, so I don’t like speed. I used to when I was younger but now, I like to live.

Anthony Hopkins On the Script

It is such a good script, Roger wrote it and I’ll add little things here and there; it’s not written in stone. But it is such a good script you don’t need to change the structure of it, and I don’t want to replace lines. But I sometimes make a line sound more natural because I may have difficulty with the consonant sound which is too New Zealand for me and I’ll say well can I ... ? For example, I’ve got one coming which is “No harm in asking.” Well I don’t know if I can handle that, so I’ll say “Well I thought I would

Did you know: Munro’s Indian Scout was a early off the production line, the 627th Scout to leave the factory.

ask.” I don’t know, maybe I will just put it that way and say “I thought I’d ask,” which is easier. Little things like that, anything to make it simpler.

Anthony Hopkins On working with Roger

If you have a director who has an equanimity in his temperament, that’s good. If you get someone shouting and screaming – and that can come from an actor as well and I’ve done that in my past and I admit it; that doesn’t help anyone. If you can express irritability take it aside instead of being public about it. … Some directors are vociferous and noisy and scream and shout and you can’t work like that. With this crew, which is the best crew I have worked with in many years, why create trouble? Just get on with your job, learn your lines, as the guy’s preparing his lighting and the sound guys are doing their stuff, and the props and wardrobe people, everyone’s doing a job and that’s what it is. … That’s what it is, it’s a job and I’ve taken some years to learn how to settle into this kind of respect for people for what they’re doing. And maybe Burt’s spirit is around us, because he seemed to be such a decent fun man and I liked his wonderful sense of humor, when he only loved the ladies and says, “Well I think a nice couple of ladies around can help a party go.” You know, I love that bloke Burt, he was – he’s a great, great personality, probably a very generous man as well.

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Director Roger Donaldson Statement

I first met him late one winter’s night in Invercargill in 1971. Burt was excited that some young filmmakers had come all the way down from Auckland to meet this old man and discuss the possibility of a documentary about his exploits. In his enthusiasm he wheeled an old 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle out of the cinder-block shed where he lived and jumped on the kick- starter. The engine roared to life; a sound to split your eardrums. Lights started coming on in the neighbors’ houses. When Burt finally stopped revving the engine and you could once again hear, the night was filled with the yells of his disapproving neighbors suggesting that 11 p.m. was an inappropriate time to start “demonstrating” his un-muffled motorcycle.

Roger Donaldson On Burt Munro

Did you know: Munro’s Indian Scout was a early off the production line, the 627th Scout to leave the factory.

He was a character and I think that if we captured that great quality that he had about what he was doing with his life, we will have made a great film. He was really, really happy although there were things that happened in his life that I’m sure had an impact on him, like when he was 14, his twin brother was killed. I’m sure that must have had an impact on him. Not that he ever admitted it, but this was a guy who, as his grandson said, wanted to die with his boots on. … This was a guy who really loved motorcycles and was obviously very talented in riding them and was also very talented in making them go fast. He also had an interesting philosophy on his life. And it is that philosophy about growing old and having dreams and ambition … that’s what I think that this movie is about, it’s less about his motorbike in a way, it’s less about motorcycles, it’s more about just the philosophy of life.

Did you know: Anthony Hopkins has won many awards in his carreer from Oscars, Emmys to Royal Academy Music!

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U O Y R O F T S E B RIDE WHAT IS This bike built by Dirty Bird Customs in Atlanta is called a Brat Style motorcycle. The Brat Style came out of a motorcycle shop in Japan of the same name. Most of them have seating for two, but this one was built for a local Atlanta hipster just to get around town quicker and cheaper. Brats are pretty much soft tail versions of bobbers. They are both street bikes stripped of all excess parts leaving just the bare requirements needed to function. From what I’ve read it “was started out of necessity.” The Brat was first built so that “Hipster Japanese couples could own a cool modified bike and still ride two up to get around in the urban sprawl of Tokyo.” Japanese people for the most part have smaller frames than most Americans, so they didn’t need a ton of horsepower to carry them around. Most Brats usually have small displacement Japanese manufactured engines and slab seats. I think I can speak for all of us here at Born To Ride magazine when I say, we don’t care what you ride, we just want you to ride. Yes, I ride a Road King, and many of us associated with BTR ride Harleys. But that does not influence who we want to reach or who we want to

feature. I am going to be writing more articles about Georgia bikers and their bikes in the coming months and I’m pretty sure I’m not going to be writing about just Harley Davidson’s. There are so many different brands, types, and sizes of motorcycles out there; why should a magazine named Born To Ride be just for Harley riders. So, what I need from you the readers of this magazine is information and contacts. I would love to hear from you if you know of someone who has a cool bike or a biker that has an interesting story to tell. Contact me though my website listed at the bottom of this page or get in touch with me through BTR’s Facebook page, and let me know about the Georgia bikes and bikers out there who others should know about. And while you’re at it, get out there and ride … and ride smart. I would’ve said ride safe … but that takes all the fun out of it, so ride smart. Ericalbrightphotography.com facebook.com/BornToRideGeorgia

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SPRING RALLY 2014

A GREAT RIDE THAT ENDS WITH AN EVEN BETTER DESTINATION

Panama City Thunder Beach Spring Rally is most definitely what you can call FUN IN THE SUN. We aren’t talking about a kiddy pool and water hose in the backyard kind of fun but a no-holds barred motorcycle rally with two of the best things in life, motorcycles and the beautiful sunny beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast. As part of this year’s Spring Rally, Stefanie Drake Burford, Attorney and Biker Since 1999, sponsored two condo giveaways at Tom’s Place of Cartersville. Each year for the Spring Rally and Fall Rally, two lucky winners get two free condos, courtesy of Stefanie. The condo packages are given away at one of Tom’s Place’s famous Friday Bike Nights in the spring and fall. Now to me this beats the pants off of giving away a TV or a chance to win a piece of luggage. This giveaway not only promotes riding and the motorcycle lifestyle, it also leads to good times and great memories with friends and family. For all of us bikers, this is part of living, and supports the old saying “Ride to Live, Live to Ride.” Memories made during these good times are priceless, and the only thing we can take with us everywhere we go. Check out the Tom’s Place ad in Born To Ride magazine for information on how you too can be a lucky condo winner, and join us at Tom’s Place on Friday nights for your chance to win one of these condo

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packages. Make sure to ride in on your bike, since this is what it’s all about. Now, let’s get back to our much anticipated ride to the Panama City Thunder Beach Spring Rally. We, being my wife and I, had planned to pull out of north Georgia at 10:00 AM on Thursday morning. As usual she was ready and I was not. By the time I got my act together and the bike loaded with all of our beach ready belongings, we were able to pull out somewhere in the neighborhood of noon. Even though our destination’s weather promised to be a beautiful 85 degrees and sunny, it was a cool and cloudy day here in north Georgia. This isn’t the most ideal weather for riding a motorcycle, but there is one advantage. My air-cooled Road Glide runs like a dream on these cool days, so I put the hammer down to make up for some time. We rolled off the mountain and cruised through Atlanta with very little traffic. After passing through Atlanta and buzzing south down Interstate 85 for a bit, we made our way onto I-185. Just as we did, my wife brought to my attention that the only bikes we had seen were headed north, away from the Florida coast. With all the flooding in Florida and bad weather during the preceding few days, it was cause for concern, so she suggested we stop and check the

weather. After some discussion, we decided we had gone too far to turn back now, so it was hammer down and we continued making good time to our sunny destination. No sooner than we finished our talk about all the bikers headed north, we saw two motorcycles ahead in the distance. As we approached the back bike, I could see a long blonde ponytail hanging from under their helmet. Now a ponytail on a biker definitely doesn’t mean that it’s a woman, but this time it was. Matter of fact, it wasn’t just a woman, it was Stefanie Drake Burford! In front of her on another bike was her husband Chuck! Now I am very impressed a biker lawyer who truly rides, especially to an event that is nearly 400 miles from home! Stefanie lives in the northwest corner of Georgia. Her office is in Cedartown, but she practices motorcycle accident law throughout the State of Georgia. So, if you ever need a lawyer, SHE is the one I would highly recommend. For the rest of the trip to PCB, the four of us rode together, with the thought of our sunny destination and fun in the sun on our minds. After several hours on the road, and thankfully a steady rise in temperature, we finally rolled in to PCB about 9:00 PM on Thursday evening. We found our Condo at Sterling Reef Resort, and settled in. We went out that evening and enjoyed some great

seafood and oysters with friends, before returning to the condo to rest up for the days ahead. I will say that there is more to do at the Thunder Beach Rally than you can accomplish in just a few days, but we had a great time trying our best. I met up with the Cartersville crowd Friday afternoon at the Boardwalk; we checked out all the vendors and made some new friends. On Friday evening, we tracked down Mickey and Rhonda, owners of Tom’s Place. Tom’s Place had a celebratory Friday “bike night” at Ms. Newby’s Florida style, so we headed there next to meet up with everyone. We made even more new friends at Ms. Newby’s, and it was a great time not only with our friends from home but with our newly made friends as well. As we were engaging in the festivities, I ran into a good friend, Tom Elder, with Nationwide insurance. We hung out for a while with Tom and his friend Tim. In my opinion, Tom is a top notch insurance agent, and if you wonder whether you have the insurance you need to protect yourself and your family, I recommend you check with Tom. He is a great guy, he really rides, and he was able to hook me up with a great deal! Later that evening, we ended up at Foghorns bar, which is just down the road from Ms. Newby’s. There we enjoyed some live music and great times with a few old friends. Friday evening was a blast, and not only was it great to catch up with my old friends; I enjoyed meeting new people and

creating those biker memories to carry with me when I leave. Saturday kicked off with a beautiful sunrise and warmer temperatures. Everyone met at Pineapple Willy’s for a group photo and some lunch, including Stefanie and Chuck, and the lucky condo winners Shelby Hathcock and Kim Atkins. Shelby and Kim were blown away by the accommodations! After taking our pictures, the women went to the beach and the guys went to cruise the strip. My wife and I decided to take a break from the action, so we walked right across the street with Mickey and Rhonda to check out their condo at Lake Town Wharf Resort. The condos given away by Stefanie are in Lake Town Wharf as well, and let me tell you, this place has it going on! The condos are very nice and roomy, nicely furnished, and in a perfect location to access the beach and all of the activities in and around Panama City Beach. The rest of the day and evening, we enjoyed ourselves and all that Thunder Beach had to offer. Thanks to all the fun we were having, it all went by so fast! By the time Sunday arrived, most of the Rally goers were getting ready to head home, including Mickey and Rhonda and the Tom’s Place crowd. Rhonda unfortunately had some mechanical issues with her Suzuki 1400, so she and Mickey stopped by Panama City H-D for some help. Next thing you know, Rhonda is trading in her Suzuki and riding away as a proud new owner of a 2008 Softail Deluxe! You go girl!

As we watched all the bikers pack up their bikes, and get ready to head back to reality, Stefanie had the excellent idea to stay another night. Since it was Sunday, and we were supposed to leave, the weather was of course the best yet! So my wife and I agreed it was a great idea, and next thing you know, we had our condo for another night. Thanks Stef! We quickly packed our beach bags, blended some daiquiris, and stocked our coolers for the beach. It was a great day on the beach and the weather couldn’t have been better. The next day we got up, packed up the bikes, and headed north back to reality. We had a safe ride home, and took with us great memories of our trip to the Spring Thunder Beach Rally. This trip was very special to me because it would not have happened if a lot of great people had not come together to promote each other. It’s all about relationships and supporting one another. Thanks to Tom’s Place and its famous Friday Bike Night, and a great biker Attorney who is willing to give back to the biker community, this trip to Thunder Beach is made possible. We hope to see you at Tom’s Place Friday Bike Nights! If you want to register to win the Fall Thunder Beach package, all you have to do is ride your bike to Tom’s Place on Friday nights or show up on the last Friday of the month for the biker games. That is where it all begins.

Stuart Fincher

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D R A T S A B Y LUCK

ome people may look at Jeff Daniel and call him a lucky bastard, but many would just call him The Big Show. He has a beautiful pin-up wife, three children, owns his own successful business and has a garage busting at the seams with three custom bikes, two custom rat rods and several hundred trophies. After spending an afternoon with Jeff and his wife Kat, I can say he’s no bastard. Now, he may be lucky, but what Jeff has came from good old-fashioned hard work. Jeff says it best, “I’m very blessed, I can tell you that much. I’m lucky and I don’t take it for granted. But everything that I’ve gotten comes from hard work.”

Obviously all of that hard work is paying large dividends. Packed into his surprisingly small garage in Acworth, GA is a 1927 2-door Ford Coupe Rat Rod, a 1959 Chevrolet Apache slammed to the ground, an ’06 H-D Ultra custom built by Cherokee Choppers of Woodstock, GA, an ’08 one-piece rigid built by Phil Nobody of Redneck Customs and his newest award winner is his ’03 Ultra Classic Street Glide built by K-Otic Kustoms, also out of Woodstock. Kat, however, would like to point out that she claims ownership of the ’59 Chevy truck.

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Jeff and Kat travel all around the south entering various rat rod and bike shows and apparently they’re doing something right, they have won over 250 trophies. Jeff just feels, “…we’ve been fortunate to do rather well.” That speaks to Jeff’s humble attitude. Looking around his garage, he will need to build a new one soon, not just for his bikes and rat rods. He’s running out of wall space for his trophies, as well.

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“It’s like a hobby to us going to all the different shows and meeting all the different people. Getting ideas, looking at what others may have done … that’s where you get your ideas. Meeting people, everyone sharing information …” Recently, Jeff brought home his favorite trophy so far when his stunning orange ’03 Ultra Classic Street Glide won 1st Place Full Dresser and Touring at The Rat’s Hole Bike Show in Leesburg, FL. When Jeff first picked up this ’03 Street Glide from K-Otic Kustoms, it already had some radical modifications done, but he had more ideas. JT Long of K-Otic was quick to add, “Being they call him ‘The Big Show’ he wanted to have some more modifications done to it. He wanted to add a tour pack and in most cases that isn’t hard but in his case it took a little time. This would involve us going back into the fiberglass, paint and metal work and building a custom mount and seat.” The custom one piece body was fabricated by K-Otic and that stunning orange paint job was created by Grier Paints. This Street Glide rolls down the road on Wicked Image wheels, 18-inch in the rear and 23inch up front. It’s powered by an S&S 124 cu engine, with Vance and Hines 2 into 2 Big Radius pipes and a Baker six-speed transmission. The work is still ongoing with this attention grabbing, award winning bagger. JT added, “Now that most bike week events are all over, we will be putting the bike back on schedule to upgrade to a 26-inch front wheel and install an electric center stand.” Jeff admits, “I enjoy what I have, I enjoy just hanging out in my garage wiping them down, cleaning them. I’m not really one to sell stuff; they all mean something to me.” But he still isn’t finished by a long shot, adding, “One day I would like to build my own rat rod bike by myself in my own garage, with a hand from somebody. That’s probably going to be my next project.” But where will he put it was my question. He answers, “The only way I can move on is if I get a bigger garage … I’m about at my max.” So he and Kat will just keep moving up and on, making “smart choices in life,” so they may one day soon, have even more bad ass bikes and rat rods to fill another, although larger garage. Eric Albright

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Women’s World

THE SPIRIT OF THE RIDE Yes. To some this would be called a midlife crisis. I was approaching 50 and wanted to experience life. I had been told all my life that motorcycles were dangerous. So I now had this uncontrollable urge to try it. I wanted to at least be taken as a passenger. Getting on a bike as a passenger had me feeling terrified and excited simultaneously, forming the most arousing adventurous desires I had ever felt before. An attorney feeling out of control and trusting others, especially with my life, was just unheard of. Had anyone told me I would be riding motorcycles before, I would have thought they had lost their minds. However, riding hugely changed this controlling and untrusting thinking. I was fortunate to have met some great riders who invited me and allowed me to ride as a passenger. Once I rode, I knew had I found something I was going to do for a very long time. I wanted to ride every opportunity I could get. When I became a passenger on a bike it was a transformation and it was the beginning of a whole new life for me. Trusting the driver with my life, feeling helplessly out of control, whilst at the same time feeling in control of the road, gave me a whole new world of adventure and excitement. Riding made me feel empowered, able to conquer anything I wanted. The more I rode, the stronger and more confidence it gave me It was about living passionately and fully, my way. The world of biking is a world all of its own. It embraces people from all walks of life. Bikers understand bikers and they look after each other. While riding, they all greet each other as they pass by. In general, there is no classifying and judging each other. One biker could be poor and be a high school drop-out while the other is a wealthy businessperson. It makes no difference

when riding. You simply become a welcomed rider. After a few rides as a passenger, my itch to learn how to ride became more and more intense with each and every ride. I had never had control of a bike and did not have a clue how to ride one on my own. I couldn’t resist the urge to learn and surrendered to taking the classes for my endorsement. My decision to ride and to get my endorsement was met with much resistance from practically everyone I knew. I was discouraged by almost everyone. Some people even laughed at me saying that I was just going through a midlife crises and it will pass if I give it time. Others tried to make me feel stupid and absurd for even considering riding a motorcycle. Some ridiculed me questioning my ability to ever learn and be able to handle a bike. Yes I admit that my ego was hurt and some doubts started to set in but I knew better then to listen to any naysayers. Some naysayers are just people too weak to follow their own dreams and they look for ways to discourage those that take action. These naysayers fear that your success becomes a threat to their failure when you prove that something can be done. Remember the saying misery loves company. Other naysayers are weak and fearful and they want the best for you but they let fear control their life and rob them from truly living. We all have everything we need to succeed within us and with that mindset I knew there was no reason for me to be unable to learn to ride. I was ready! Big exciting surprise as I had no clue what I was in for. The moment I sat on a bike that I had full control of and I hit that throttle my heart was forever a biker’s heart. There was no turning

“The mom I sat on aent bike that I full controlhad and I hit th of throttle myat heart was fo bikerr’sevheeraa rt.”

back! I was passionately in love forever with this powerful machinery called a motorcycle. What an intense, heart throbbing experience. The power, the control and the freedom is like nothing you can compare. Wrapping your legs around this powerful machine and controlling its every move is indescribable. To understand you have to just do it. One of the funniest things I realized when I started riding was the expression I saw women on bikes get from others. If you want attention, riding a bike will surely get you that. In the past people only knew me as a business suited professional lawyer, not as a biker. When they find out I ride motorcycles I just love watching their expressions of pure shock. They typically ask me twice to make sure they heard correctly. I say ‘yes’! At 5’ 1.5” I can be professional and serious, and still be free as a biker in a biker’s world. In life you should be and do all you want; never put yourself in a box. Experiencing the power, speed, breeze on your face and the freedom of the road is a phenomenal and mind-blowing experience, and yes the rush of the danger too. Remember, it is utterly important that you learn to ride properly. Get a mentor and that’s a must. Mentors can teach you all the extras that you need to know and won’t learn in your endorsement class. Don’t be foolish and try to get out and start riding on your own. Practice, practice and practice before you venture out. In the meantime keep riding as a passenger if you must and observe what experienced riders do. Be patient and soon you will be an incredible rider on your own. Never ever doubt yourself and never listen to naysayers. Enjoy life and live passionately. Put passion and enthusiasm in all you do. Hayley B Colina

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2015 HONDA CBR300R

reat for beginners and experienced riders alike, the new CBR300R packs a 300-class engine that delivers a 17-percent boost in peak power compared to the CBR250R. Thanks to a full sport fairing, new dual headlights and new exhaust system, the CBR300R has the look of a serious sport bike. With more power, nimble handling, an affordable price and low operating cost, the CBR300R—also available with optional ABS—makes every ride a fun one. FEATURES AND BENEFITS - Engine displaces 286cc for added power throughout the rev range. - A new crankshaft and connecting rod create a longer engine stroke (up to 63mm from 55mm compared to the CBR250R) to add 37cc of displacement. - Remapped PGM-FI fuel injection produces crisp throttle response throughout the rev range.

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- High-quality full-coverage fairing with dual headlights evokes the styling of Honda’s flagship CBR1000RR supersport bike. - New CBR500R-inspired exhaust system features larger internal volume for increased performance, enhanced appearance and a throaty exhaust note. - New seat and side covers provide an easier reach to the ground. - Shorter stalks on mirrors give a new, sleeker look. - Affordable pricing: $4399 for the standard model, $4899 for ABS version.

2015 SPECIFICATIONS Model: CBR300R / CBR300R ABS Engine Type: 286cc liquid-cooled singlecylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 76.0mm x 63.0mm Compression ratio: 10.7:1 Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder Induction: PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistor with electronic advance Transmission: Six-speed

CBR300R ABS Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain Suspension Front: 37mm fork; 4.65 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring preload adjustability; 4.07 inches travel Brakes Front: Twin-piston caliper with single 296mm disc Rear: Single-caliper 220mm disc Optional ABS (CBR300R ABS)

Tires Front: 110/70-17 radial Rear: 140/70-17 radial

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride. **Miles per gallon values are calculated estimates of fuel consumed during laboratory exhaust emissions tests specified by the EPA, not during on-road riding. Use information for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride and maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, cargo and accessories, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

Wheelbase: 54.3 inches Rake (Caster angle): 25° 30’ Trail: 98mm (3.9 inches) Seat Height: 30.7 inches Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons Estimated Fuel Economy**: 71 MPG

Meets current EPA standards

Colors: Black, Red, Pearl White/Red/Blue, Matte Black Metallic/Yellow Curb Weight*: 357 pounds (CBR300R) / 364 pounds (CBR300R ABS)

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www.CYCLEWORLDATHENS.com 4225 Atlanta Hwy. Athens, GA 30622 706.548.3300

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WILDCHILD PHOTOGRAPHY

There are a lot of things that I love about the motorcycle media industry. I am constantly on the road traveling to one venue or another. It can be a very demanding life, but once I get to the destination and meet up with good folks and listen to some good music it’s all worth it. Music lifts the soul, so when the stresses of life get the best of you listen to some good music and it makes it all look a little better. I have been fortunate to see and hear some really good bands along the way—and unfortunately some really bad ones too, ha ha. One night, while in my favorite little western town called Angel City, I was sitting around and listening to some good music when a new band started to play. I was like, WOW, these guys are really good! Philmon Thompson, better known to us all as BIG COUNTRY and his “HIREDGUNS” crew bring a new meaning to entertainment.

A good band is just a good band without showmanship and stage presence. The HIREDGUNS not only have some amazing musicians in the group, but they are true entertainers. They have an awesome light show; they keep the crowd pumped; they lift the soul with their music— it doesn’t get any better than these guys! I have listened to HIREDGUNS at many different events, and I am always pleased with their performance. Big Country’s smooth lead vocal abilities, backed up by Marty Adam’s amazing drum show, along with Tanner Gill and Kyle Ross’s rocking guitar (and vocal abilities) makes these guys true HIREDGUNS and a band that you want to make sure to get out and experience! Also, I don’t want to forget to mention the people behind the scenes. They have a great backup with Joey Hood and Kevin Dowling on sound and lights. However,

in my eyes, the most important person in the group is Ms. Michelle Leady. She is Big Country’s beautiful right arm and the one who keeps all these guys in line! Bless you Michelle. If you are looking for a kick-ass band to put on a show at your venue these guys are the ones. If you want to bring a crowd and have that crowd leave happy, book HIREDGUNS. They have been booked at many rallies, private events, and several charity events. You can visit their website at www.hiredgunsrock.com to see their availability. This group is the best at giving back to the community and special causes, so give Philmon a call at 706-668-1064 and get these guys on your schedule. Stuart Fincher

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The Life & Times of Motorcycles

And The People Who Ride Them

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Night Rider Rob Brooks

here is a group of motorcyclists in our area, known as the Night Riders, who enjoy carving up the country roads outside of town after sunset. I hear them many warm summer evenings, their sport bikes howling through the dark, engines revving, clicking up and down through the gears as they slice their way through the curvy blacktop that snakes around our north Georgia home. Sometimes I just stand outside and listen, trying to count how many there are, guessing which streets they are running, and at times wishing I were riding with them. Riding at night is an altogether different experience than daytime riding. Most riders shy away from riding after dark, and for good reason: nocturnal critters crossing roads, limited sight distances, glare from oncoming headlights, diminished visibility to automobile drivers, just to name a few. Yet for those willing to venture out into the night, the rewards can be palpable: less traffic, cooler temperatures, dancing shadows, crickets chirping and frogs croaking, a dome of stars overhead, at times even the glow of moonlight filtering through trees. For its numerous risks, night riding definitely yields many positives. The times I get out and ride after sundown awaken in me sensations not often experienced in the daylight hours—a heightened awareness of my surroundings, a more intense focus, the feeling of being in tune with the bike, and even a peace and solitude in the silence and dark. I recall the time a friend and I were approaching Tucumcari, New Mexico on a cross-country adventure we were on. The fading light of day was still barely visible beyond the town and the mesas. The canopy of sky as we descended westward off the Texas high plains blended from bright orange, to red, maroon, then purple, blue, and finally black behind us, with a brilliant full

moon rising over our right shoulder. Words cannot describe the beauty, the awe, and the tranquility of those moments. It was mythical, almost heavenly. Of course, night riding holds different requirements than daytime riding. Better illumination is a must—the addition of running lights, higher quality bulbs such as halogens or those manufactured by PIAA and other brands make for improved vision and visibility. Wearing reflective gear at night is essential as well. Sporting all-black leathers in daylight may look “biker cool,” but “it’s better to be seen than viewed” at night. Riding with coats, pants, helmets, and even vests with reflective components enhance visibility, as does adding reflectors to your bike on both sides and rear. I wear a reflective vest over my armored jacket when night riding, and have added reflective rim striping around both wheels on my Triumph Sprint. Riding at night demands different actions as well on the part of the rider. While it might be advisable to “ride high” i.e. running high beams during daylight hours, by switching to low beams for oncoming traffic, we not only demonstrate common courtesy with our four-wheeled counterparts, the switch telegraphs to oncoming drivers that you are indeed a motorcycle approaching, and not some “Popeye” running with only one headlight burning. Make sure your windshield and face shield are clean, clear, and free of scratches, smudges and streaks. Oncoming headlights can create confusing glares, so keep them spotless. A practice I’ve integrated into my night riding is to look toward my right outside lane line when an oncoming vehicle keeps it’s brights on me. This saves me from the flash of temporary blindness a glance into high beams can give. When at traffic lights, another good habit is to tap your brake lights a couple of times as vehicles approach from behind, to insure they mentally register the motorcycle they are closing on at the light. If riding with a group at night, slowing the pace is advisable. If there are obstructions or incidents ahead, each rider in the group will need more time and space to react. Increasing following distances is important here as well. I’ve seen videos on the web of rider groups blasting down streets at night, at unsafe speeds, zipping in and out of traffic, until an obstacle suddenly appears in front of the group, and the result is a tangled pile of twisted metal and broken bodies. Slow it down, spread it out. I relish riding at night. I enjoy watching my headlights dance off the trees out in front of me, shadows stretching and changing shape as I ride by. The times my beams have bounced light off little eyeballs on the roadsides have caused me to slow my pace, not only to ride safely by but to try and catch a glimpse of night creatures not often seen in daylight. The time a little red fox stood almost at attention beside the road as I cautiously rode by him in north Georgia, the evening a friend and I rode through the night west of Oklahoma City under a vast canopy of stars to make a KOA campground before 10 PM, even the harrowing experience of outrunning a tornado that touched down a mile behind me as I was throttling for home one wet, stormy night- experiences that are forever etched in my memory. All because I’ve been willing to venture out into the abyss of dark, and be a night rider. “Fear not the darkness- but welcome its embrace.” –from Assassin’s Creed Rob Brooks is a writer, a rider, and a man of faith and family. He has recently published a book, entitled “Road Dirt: The Musings & Ramblings of a Biker Preacher,” available on Amazon Books and Amazon Kindle.

“I’m not gonna let them catch me, no, not gonna let them catch the midnight rider. …” -Allman Brothers

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Events June 1, Helen, GA 9th Annual Southeast Victory Rally. One of the largest Victory motorcycle rallies in the country! In conjunction with USRiderNews’ Reunion Run. Vendors, bands, games, food and good friends. All proceeds from this rally go directly to the Camp Southern Ground Charity. Host Hotel: Country Inn & Suites, 877 Edelweiss Strasse. www.victoryrally.com June 5, Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D will be hosting Bike Night! Join your friends for the School’s Out for the Summer Luau Bike Night sponsored by Steve Murrin American Biker Lawyer with food by Chef Mark with Adele’s Cajun Restaurant, drinks, live music, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project and giveaways. Killer Creek H-D is located at 11480 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell. www.killercreekharley.com or call 770.777.1000. Please drink responsibly. June 7, Bogart, GA Ms. Cycle World Pin-Up Model Search and Open House Party. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cycle World of Athens. Winner to be featured on CWA billboard. Top 3 split $600 prize money. Motorcycle show, live music, hot food, cold beverages, free admission, door prizes. mike@cycleworldathens.com. June 7, Burford, GA 7th Annual Ride To The Hillside Children’s Hospital. Reg. 7-8:30a.m. @ Frazier’s HD 4699 Friendship Rd. $25 per bike/$15 per passenger. KSU @ 8:30a.m. 2- 6:30 After party. Full Police Escort. Live music, food, raffles, and more. 678-617-9340 June 7, Commerce, GA NE Georgia Swap Meet. $5 spectator entry. FREE parking. Vendor set-up is at 7 a.m., gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m., wraps up 1:30 p.m. after 50/50 raffle. $20 per vendor vehicle gets you all the space you want, pick-up to semi-truck, all the same. The event will be located at 500 E. Ridgeway Road. June 7, Cartersville, GA Iron Order of Cartersville presents the 7th Annual Children’s Shelter Ride. Reg. 9 a.m., KSU 11 a.m. Breakfast served until 10 a.m. Begins Flowery Branch Children’s Shelter, 49 Monroe Crossing. Last stop H-D of Cartersville. Raffles, 50/50, auction, and 2003 H-D 883 Sportster to be given away at end of ride. Proceeds benefit Children’s Shelter. $20 each for Sportster. Ride $10 1 up/$15 2 up 706-934-8948. June 7, Dawsonville, GA Greybeard’s 3rd Annual 360 Charity Ride for Dawson County and Forsyth County United Way. Escorted Ride starts Lorena’s Food and Spirits, Bikini bike wash, bike show, arm wrestling, raffles, door prizes, 50/50, live auction, and scenic mountain ride. Reg. 10 a.m., KSU 11 a.m. Rain date 6/14. June 7, Jasper, GA 1st Annual Pickens County Public Safety Officials Motorcycle Ride/ Appreciation Event. Reg. starts at 11a.m. KSU @ 1p.m. $20 per rider/ $5 passenger. Proceeds benefit Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. Ride ends @ 67 Cole Street. BBQ plates, and hot dogs will be sold 678-951-3002. June 7, Lithia Springs, GA Phoenix to the Dragon Poker Run. Located at H-D of

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June 7, Roswell, GA Free Workshop Killer Creek H-D 770-777-1000. June 7-8, Roswell, GA In-Store Silent Auction Killer Creek H-D bid on some of our most popular Parts, Accessories, MotorClothes® Merchandise, Service and Labor. The Silent Auction is held the first Saturday and Sunday of each month during normal business hours. Killer Creek H-D 770-777-1000. June 8, Roswell, GA Ride it before you buy it. Killer Creek H-D Demo Day and test ride a new 2014 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. 12:30- 4:30pm. Free. Demo Day is held the 2nd Sunday of each month weather permitting. Pre-Registration is suggested 770-777-1000. June 11, Roswell, GA Join the Killer Creek H-D Ladies Only Garage Party™ on Wednesday, June 11th. Designed with women in mind, the Killer Ladies Only Garage Party™ offers a fun, no-pressure introduction for non-riders who have little or no prior knowledge of motorcycles 7-9pm. Free. 770-777-1000. June 12, Lithia Springs, GA H-D of Atlanta’s Bike Night. 2nd Thur of every month 770-944-1340. June 13-14, Hiawassee, GA 1st Annual Appalachian Wine, Jazz, &Art Festival. Held from 12p.m. - 7p.m. $30 per day includes a souvenir wine glass, children 12 and under are free 706-896-4191. June 14, Armuchee, GA 5th Annual Johnny Agan Memorial Bike Ride. Reg. 9-11a.m. Johnny’s Happy Café Hwy 27 N. Ends at Floyd Springs Lodge. $20 per bike includes lunch and 1 free t-shirt, extra t-shirt $10. All proceeds go to the Harbor House: NW GA Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 770-548-6108 June 14, Austell, GA 3rd Annual “Save The Cooch” Poker Run for Cervical Cancer B3 Bar & Grill, Preregister 6/1 - 6/11 www.eventbrite. com/e/3rd-annual-save-the-coochpoker-run-tickets-11352540755 and at B3 on June 13th from 5-8 p. $15 bike/$10 passenger. Reg. Saturday June 14th from 12-1 p.m. $20 bike/$15 pass. Includes 1 t-shirt & poker sheet. Raffles, 50/50, bike show-trophy for people’s choice, cash prize for best poker hand, JB Walker & The Cheap Whiskey Band, & more! 678-689-3442. June 14, Bogart, GA Blue Knights GA XIX Ride For Dreams. Charity Ride for Butterfly Dreams Farm, a local non-profit organization in Watkinsville, GA, provides therapy for children with special needs using horses. Cycle World of Athens, Reg. 9 a.m., KSU 11 a.m. Cost $25 per vehicle. Free food, prizes, 50/50. www.butterflydreamsfarm.org. June 14, Cedartown, GA 4th Annual

Bike Ride for Devin. Devin is 12 yrs. old & fighting Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome. All proceeds to Devin’s family for medical expenses. Reg. 8:30 a.m. at NW Park 605 Lynton Dr. $20 per bike/$5 per passenger. KSU at 10:30 a.m. All Vehicles Welcome. Order t-shirt $12. 678-977-2047.

June 14, Lithia Springs, GA MotorClothes Fashion Show. H-D of Atlanta. Come see the ATL HOG Chapter model Motorclothes fashion and accessories 770-944-1340. June 14, Newnan, GA Bridging The Gap Benefit Ride. Crossroads F.A.I.T.H. Riders. Scenic one-hour ride, lunch, entertainment, prizes, etc. Location: Gene Evans Great South H-D Registration begins at 9a.m, $25 per rider/ $10 per passenger. KSU at 10:30a.m. FREE lunch. June 14, Roswell, GA Come to Killer Creek H-D for This Is How We Do It Technician Workshop at 3:00pm. Topic: Touring Bike Slip-on Mufflers. Sales: 10% off in stock slip-ons. Workshop held the 2nd Sat of each month 770-777-1000. June 18, Roswell, GA Now recruiting future riders! 7-9pm for our afterhours Killer Creek H-D Boot Camp event! H-D Motorcycle Boot Camp is a great introduction to riding and the world of H-D. This event is 100% FREE and includes food, and drinks 770-777-1000. June 19, Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D sponsors Bike Night at Bodock’s Bar and Grill. Join us for food and drink specials, music and giveaways. Bodock’s is located at 150 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton 770-777-1000. June 19 - 22, Roswell, GA Join us for the KCHD-U Basic Rider Course in partnership with the MSF in Alpharetta. This is a license waiver class. Cost is $320 per person. Class times: Thursday 6:30-8:30pm at Killer Creek H-D; Friday 6-9pm at KCHD; Saturday 8am-5pm at MSF and Sunday 8am-2pm at MSF and 2-5pm at KCHD 770-777-1000. June 21, Destinations ride with Eric Wieberg and Born To Ride. Check out the Destination’s article in the June issue of Born To Ride magazine. June 21, Carterville, GA Laurie’s Breast Cancer Benefit Motorcycle Ride. The ride will begin @ HD of Carterville. Registration beginning @ 10:30a.m. $20 per motorcycle/ $5 per passenger. KSU @11:30a.m. & ride ending at Hooters of Carterville. June 21, Cornelia, GA Motorcycle Ride to benefit Habersham County Veterans Wall of Honor Park. Reg. will begin at 9a.m at the VFW, located at VFW Post Road. Pre-registration: $25 per bike, $10 per rider/ Day of: $30 per bike $10 per rider. KSU @ 10a.m. 770-778-4224 June 21, Newnan, GA Biking Dead Tour. Ride around different undead

filming locations. Tickets for a Walking Dead Gift Basket and other prizes available. Reg. beings at 10a.m. @ Coweta Veterans Club $15 per Bike donation Last bike in at 2p.m @ Redneck Gourmet in Senoia. Rain or Shine! All vehicles welcome. Bloody.BomberGirlsLRC@gmailcom

June 21, Villa Rica, GA Benefit Bike Ride: Fellow rider Kathy Bennett was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in December. Kathy started Chemo in January & has been unable to work. The ride starts at the V-Plex on Carrollton/ Villa Rica Hwy. Registration beings at 9a.m. riders leave out at 10a.m. $20 per rider/$5 per passenger 770-846-3561. June 21, Woodbury/Senoia, GA. Biking Dead Tour. Ride through the Apocalypse and meet up with fellow survivors in Woodbury (Senoia). Tickets for Walking Dead Gift Basket and other prizes available there. Reg. starts at 10 a.m. at Coweta Veterans Club, $15 per bike donation. Last bike in at 2 p.m. at Redneck Gourmet in Senoia. Rain or shine. All vehicles welcome. Bloody.BomberGirlsLRC@ gmail.com. June 22, Roswell, GA (Rain Date 6/28?) Killer Creek H-D June Cruise ‘N Blues Party sponsored by Steve Murrin, 12-5pm! Live music from Sol Junky, great food, cold beverages, giveaways. Ridin’ Dirty Awards Bike Show benefitting the Emosah Foundation. www.RidinDirtyAwards. EmosahFoundation.org. Join the Ride for Brian; Poker Run beginning at Killer Creek HD. Reg. from 8am 9:45am, KSU at 10am. $25 per bike and $10 for a passenger. Free drink with registration 770-777-1000. June 25, Ball Ground, GA Killer Creek H-D sponsors Bike Night at Uncle Pepper’s Pizza Kitchen. Join us for food and drink specials, music and giveaways 770-777-1000. June 27-29, Buford, GA Thunder on the Parkway Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival. Located at Lake Lanier Islands Event Field 678-936-3576. June 28, Augusta, GA Car and Bike Show. Live music, Great food, Pin up contest! Location is 4200 BelairFrontage road, Augusta, GA 30906. 706-651-0444. June 28, Ball Ground, GA Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner& Motorcycle Benefit. Ball Ground Community Bldg, 250 Civil Drive. Reg. 9a.m-11a.m. $25 per person/$10 per passenger, lunch and t-shirt included. BBQ chicken plates: $7. Money raised benefits Ball Ground Lodge #261 community aid. 678-481-8358 June 28, Lithia Springs, GA 4th Annual Inglett & Stubbs Charity Ride. All proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Association. 10 a.m. at H-D Atlanta. KSU 10:30 a.m., LBO 11:30 a.m. Party Paddy’s of Kennesaw 4 p.m. Poker Run with prizes for top 3 best hands $25 per bike. 404-558-2503.

To submit and view even more events visit www.GeorgiaBikeEvents.com

July 5, Commerce, GA NE GA Swap Meet. 500 E Ridgeway Rd, Commerce, GA. 8:30 a.m. $5 per person, ages 12 and under are free. www.georgiaswapmeet.com July 10, Lithia Springs, GA Bike Night at H-D of Atl. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 770-944-1340 July 12, Canon, GA Ride for Codie. The Flats 10a.m. & KSU 11a.m. BBQ will be served upon return. After party starts @7 with live bands. 706-246-5962 July 12, Gainesville, GA The Sweat Fest/Zachariah’s Ride. 118 Jesse Jewel Parkway 10:30 a.m. $20 per bike $5 per rider. Benefits P.U.R.E Ministries Music, vendors, and bike show! 770-540-5547. July 13, Buford, GA Ralph Frazier Jr. Memorial Run. Held at Frazier’s H-D 770-945-6011. July 17-20, Commerce, GA 14th Annual Georgia State SCRC Rally. Come join us for some great riding, great friends & family, &a great time. All Proceeds go to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. www.scrcga.com July 19, Augusta, GA Ride for Easter Seals. Held at Augusta H-D in Augusta, GA 4200 Belair Frontage Rd. 706-651-0444 July 19, Roswell, GA Champions for Children Charity Poker Ride. Location: Killer Creek H-D. Register online or on site @ 9a.m. Driver:$25 passenger$10. Event starts @ 10a.m. and ends by 2p.m. $5 hands extra hands: $15. 770-777-1000 July 20, Bogart, GA 8th Annual Milton Memorial car/truck/tractor/ bike show. Held @ Cycle World of Athens 4225 Atl. Hwy. Entry fee: $15 Reg. begins @ 12 ends @ 2p.m. 706- 783-4119. July 25-26, Cave Spring, GA Cave Spring Motorcycle Rally. 100 Davis Road (Big Cedar Creek). Gates open at 12p.m. Friday. $25. 2-day special package, $10 Fri. only 1 day admission, $20 Sat. only 1 day admission. Weekend Special $30. 2 day admission plus Primitive camping. Poker Run, Bike Show, food, Music and More. July 26, Roswell, GA Livi’s Wish. Livi is a 5-yr-old from Dawsonville suffering from Leukemia. The ride will start @ Killer Creek HD, Roswell, GA. Reg. @ 10a.m. $25 per vehicle. KSU @ Noon. All proceeds go to Livi and her family. The Ride ends at Rock Creek Park, Dawsonville, GA. 470-296-1780

To advertise your upcoming events in Born To Ride Magazine Georgia Edition for free please email information to BornToRideGA@att.net. Submissions must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. To view even more events, and pictures of events, visit www.GeorgiaBikeEvents.com.

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Welcome to Summer 2014 and a Ride to Paddy’s Irish Pub for Lunch and the Chateau Elan Winery Tour

Welcome to Summer 2014. As I sit here writing this month’s article, I can only hope and pray the summer months will be better to us than this past winter and spring have been in regards to the weather! We have had more trips canceled this year than in the seven years that I have been leading monthly rides. Even though we did not cancel April’s ride in South Georgia, we had rain and bad weather. Our initial response for the ride included 49 bikes with many being two up. On the day of the ride, we woke up to rain and nasty weather with five bikes showing up and that included three of us who represented the magazine and www. northgeorgiamotorcycles.com. When we schedule a ride, we monitor the area of the ride starting a week in advance and will make a decision by Thursday evening or early Friday morning as BTR 46 | BORNTORIDE.COM

to whether or not the ride is a go. Normally a 30% chance or less and the ride will still go, but 40% is questionable depending on the type of rain activity (scattered T-Storms, Isolated Storms, etc.) and 50% or higher, the ride will be called off. Our number one concern is the safety of the riders! Now with all of the weather information out of the way, let’s get on to this month’s ride! This month’s ride will be a little different in the fact that it will take us to a place where we will have a nice lunch together and give the option of individuals taking a tour after we eat. The ride itself will be about average for a one-way leg of our rides, but this time, you will be left on your own for the return trip to your home. I have purposely done this because our ride will take us to Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA and the tours, if you should choose to go on

one, include sampling of the wine. The tour should be early enough in the day that if you only have the samples on the tour, you should be fine to ride within an hour or two. Some of you may choose to stay and have a little extra wine or beer, and we want to ensure the safety of our riders! Our ride will begin from BigUn’s BBQ as normal with a KSU at 10:00 AM. We will go to Jasper and pick up Hwy 53 and follow that all the way to Braselton. As usual we will meet at 9:00 for some coffee and a quick biscuit. The ride will take us through some nice countryside and through Gainesville and then through some more countryside north of Metro Atlanta. The ride one way is approximately 75 miles and will take roughly 1 ½ hours. Upon arriving at Chateau Elan, we will go directly to Paddy’s Irish Pub and eat lunch.

Prices range from $7.00 for a salad to an average of about $13.00 for a big sandwich and fries. After lunch, those desiring to take the winery tour can choose between a 2:00 and 4:00 PM tour. Guided Win ery Tour & Tasting includes five sam ples of wine, plus a souvenir wine glass, $10 per person. The winery specializes in Muscadine Wines, White Wines and Red Wines for your pleasure. Château Élan is North Atlanta’s pre mier meeting destination that offers championship golf, a full-production win ery, Euro pean health spa, and world-class amenities. From the moment you drive through the gates of Château Élan until the moment you leave you will experience warm southern hospitality combined with the beauty of the French countryside.

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes away from Atlanta, Château Élan began with the planting of vineyards in 1981. From these lush vines of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet & Riesling grapes has grown a 3,500 acre con fer ence and leisure destination where French provin cial and Southern hospitality combine to produce exceptional wines and warm memories. Paddy’s Irish Pub was officially com missioned in Dublin in 1997 by Château Élan founders, Dr. Donald and Nancy Panoz. Cantrell & Crow ley, a Dublin based architectural and interior design firm, designed and built the pub. The Panoz’s who lived and worked in Ire land for 20 years com mis sioned Paddy’s as a reminder of their fond experiences in the auld sod.

Com pletely authen tic, all of Paddy’s furnishings and fixtures were created in Ireland. The pub was then shipped to Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia, reassembled here, and opened in July of 1997. Paddy’s is a spirited pub serv ing up traditional Irish food, beverage, and live music. I am looking forward to a great ride, great food, and a great tour. I hope you will come and join us! Remember to watch the www. northgeorgiamotorcycles.com website or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ NGAMotorcycles for updates regarding the ride status! As Always, Ride Safe and Ride Often Eric Wieberg www.northgeorgiamotorcycles.com BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 47

Happy Father’s Day!

Heaven’s Saints PAST-TENSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH PRESENT-TENSE RESULTS, Part 2 Ephesians, Chapters 1 & 2 Verse 8-10 God’s Past Action – He has given us wisdom and understanding, making known to us His will. My Confession – “I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts and feelings of His heart. I have the wisdom of God for every problem,

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walking in the will and plan of God for my life.” Verse 11-12 God’s Past Action – He has given me an inheritance. My Confession – “I am blessed beyond measure. As His will is worked in me, I am destined to live for His glory. Today, I will image Christ in all my thoughts, choices, and words.” Verse 13-14 God’s Past Action – He has sealed us with the Holy Spirit. My Confession – “I have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and nothing will pluck me out of His hand. I am secure in Him and guaranteed victory.” Verse 19-20 God’s Past Action – He has placed within us the same power that raised Jesus from the dead.

My Confession – “Greater is He who lives in me; the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in me.” Chapter 2 Verse 1 God’s Past Action – He has made us alive in Christ. My Confession – “Spiritual death has no hold on me. I am eternally alive in Jesus; God’s life dwells in me.” Verses 5-6 God’s Past Action – He has raised us up with Christ and has seated us with him, placing our enemies under our feet. My Confession – “I have been raised up with Christ. I am now seated with him at the Father’s right hand. All enemies are under my feet. If the devil wants to say anything to me, he must write it on the bottom of my shoe.” Byron “HogDoc” Loyd, Chaplain HSMM NE Georgia Chapter

Check out Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry on Facebook or email them at hsbikers@yahoo.com