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The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland—and home to the one of the world’s most exciting races on two wheels. The history of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (IOM TT) race goes back to 1907, when the first race was run as the International AutoCycle Tourist Trophy. There were 25 entries featuring two classes—a single-cycler class and a twin-cylinder class. The first race was 10 laps on the 15-mile long dirt road course (now one lap is 37 3/4-miles long). The winner’s averaged speed was 43mph; he rode a twin cylinder Norton. The IOM TT is the race many motorcycle road racers dream about ... it’s not for the timid or the unskilled. Every summer, the isle’s governing bodies close the public roads and streets for race teams and individuals from around the world participate in the world’s deadliest race on the planet—racing through three small towns and over mountainous roads. There are six classifications: Senior TT, Supersport Junior TT, TT Sidecar, TT Superbike, TT Superstock, and TTXGP. The rider’s bike classification will deem how many laps are run on the course. Riders come to the isle for different reasons: some come to test their skill, some come for fame, and some come for glory. In the end—they come to run the timed 37 3/4-mile course! To find out more about the Isle of Man TT go to http://www.iomtt.com. In February 1974, the AMA Competition Director contacted us. He told us that because we were the top American Sidecar team in the Sidecar Racers Association, the AMA would give us the only IOMTT entry they were given for the 1974 races. However, this was only an entry with no sponsors. We would have to pay for everything ourselves. We jumped at the chance to go to England
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and race the TT. We started sidecar racing in 1970 on a very old sidecar outfit. Early in 1973, we purchased a new, custom-made racing sidecar chassis from England. It was one of the best handling models available. When you buy one of these, all you get is the frame, wheels, tires, brakes, and fiberglass body. You must install your own engine, cables, and wiring. In our case, I choose a 1972 BSA 3-cylinder 750cc engine. We had to weld in all the motor mounts, make an oil tank, exhaust system, and shift linkage. The new outfit made the difference between finishing in the middle of the pack and winning. We filled out the forms and mailed them to the IOMTT, England. A few weeks later, we received a letter that said we were accepted. Now the fun starts. In 1974, there were NO sponsors ready to pay our way, so we set about planning the trip. A couple of the sidecar teams we raced against here in the SRA were from the Isle of Man, so they helped a lot. A racing sidecar outfit does NOT come apart. It is a one-piece frame including the sidecar, so I had to build a LARGE crate in which to ship the bike to England by airfreight. Next was booking airline reservations, hotel rooms, and a spot in a local garage for the bike. There were no garages at the track. We found space in a local auto repair garage along with several other riders. Finally, we are on our way. When we got to the Isle of Man, we checked into our hotel. We headed straight to the garage where the bike was shipped. To my surprise, the bike was not there. It was back at the airport in Liverpool, 100 miles back across the Irish Sea. They could not load the crate into the plane. If I could not fix the problem, I would have to reassemble the bike and ride to the ferryboat dock to get
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it over to the IOMTT. I knew they would do everything they could to help me race. I did not come all this way to be stopped here! At the airport, I looked at the plane and told them to stand the crate on its side, as I knew that would not hurt anything, and just slide it into the plane. The next day the crate was at the garage. The entry only guaranteed us an opportunity to Qualify for the 750cc sidecar class race. During practice week, we would be on the track for 1 1/2 hours in the morning and again in the afternoon. To qualify you must post lap times under 33 minutes. Our first lap around seemed like it took us a really long time, but it was around 35 minutes. By the end of practice week, we were very low 29-minute times. One problem I was experiencing was trying to see far down the road. The roads are narrow two-lane public country roads, and they have many deep dips in them. When you are riding a racing sidecar outfit, you are riding in the kneeling position very low to the ground. When we would go into one of these dips, I would lose sight of the road ahead, which means I could not see the curve a short distance ahead. When you are on a motorcycle, you sit up higher and can see these curves. When you are racing at very high speeds and cannot see the curves coming, you need to be a little more cautious. It was very difficult to learn the hundreds of bends and turns that made up the 37 3/4-miles around the IOMTT course. Our race was scheduled for Saturday and consisted of three laps, 114 miles. Saturday morning there was heavy fog on the mountain section of the course, so the race was moved to Monday. Sunday there is no practice scheduled because it is MAD SUNDAY. They open the course to the spectators to ride and play IOMTT racer. There are about 100,000 spectators, most with their motorcycles there to watch the race. So the name Mad Sunday fits. Monday dawned clear and warm. All the sidecars had to be placed in the pits on Sunday night and had to be race ready at that time. We went to the pits early to warm up our engine and get our racing leathers on. Then the horn sounded the signal to get in your starting position. The racers line up in pairs.
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Each pair starts 10 seconds apart. At the IOMTT, you race against the clock. As we moved toward the starting line, on the side of the road were Boy Scouts holding the flags of the countries entered in this race. The American flag was there for us. When I realized the American flag was there for us, I took a deep breath of pride knowing we were there representing the USA. It was like going to the Olympics. Before we arrived at the starting line, 74 other sidecar racers had started their race. Please note, in the years up to about 1980, all road races were started with engine off, push/bump starts for both solo and sidecar classes. As we approach the starting line, we grabbed hands—looked at each other and nodded we were ready. Engine off, ignition on, transmission in first gear, the starter waves the flag and we were off. She takes two steps, and I take three. I release the clutch—the engine starts and we roar down Glencrutchery Road and down Bray Hill to the first turn, Quarter Bridge. On lap one, 17 miles out we fly over the jump at Ballugh Bridge. A little over 24 miles out, we approach the Ramsey Hairpin corner. This is a very tight, first gear, left hand corner. I glance at the crowd and the flagman. Alma moves out, hanging on firmly because I am on the breaks hard. We round the apex of the corner, I start to accelerate and all of sudden the bike snaps around. The passenger’s side flips up throwing Alma over me and knocking us off the bike. The bike falls back on its wheels and stops. We scramble to our feet, I look at her, she gives me thumbs up, she is ok—and so am I. I quickly look over the bike and everything looks ok. So we push the bike and the engine restarts, we are off again. On the second lap as we approach the Ramsey Hairpin and the flagman was waving the warning flag for “Oil on Track,” I gave him a one-finger wave. The remaining laps went without any problems. As we exited the last corner and headed toward the finish line, I was very proud of our accomplishment. We were told that less than 10% of the rookies finish their first IOMTT. After starting 76th, we were both happy with our 30th place finish. Over the years, I come to realize that our experience was similar to going to the Olympics—just
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to have the opportunity to compete at that level was worth the trip We continued racing in the Midwest and Canada until 1982. Over the years, we won many races and two championships and had a hell of a fun time racing! The sidecar racing started one at the races in Canada. After I had finished my race, we went over to a nearby corner to watch the sidecars run. We were watching these guys going around when Alma said, “That looks like a lot fun.” I agreed they look like they were having a great time. And to my surprise she said, “Let’s get one, and I will be the passenger and you can drive.” I answered yes. Later she was telling some of our racing friends about what she was going to do, they said she was crazy and she would never have the guts to do that. Her answer was, “Put your money where your mouth is!” She won and collected. I never had any doubt. Oh yes, she also won the rookie passenger of the year award from the Sidecar Racers Association. She was a very dynamic person, that’s what I loved about her. When she got into something, she was in 100 percent. When she wanted something, she went after it—even me. She picked me out of a crowd at a bike event and said to a girlfriend, “he is the one I want.” Now the question was, how she was going to let me catch her—a blind date. She knew a few members of the Detroit Highwaymen—I was a member. So with a little help from my friends, the rest is history. Thirty years later, she told me all about it. For the ladies reading this, she would tell you, go after the things that you want. In many cases, you will have only one chance to get it. She took no chances on gifts; she gave me her list. And ladies, don’t hope or hint about what you want, he will never get the message, tell him. Alma and I were married 38 years; she passed away in September of 2006 after fighting ovarian cancer. She loved life, going places, and doing things together. She wrote me a letter a few days before she died and ended it by saying, “We had a Great Ride.” It was true, we did
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have a great ride, and this story is dedicated to my sidecar passenger! Joseph Rocheleau
After all this great reading and photo look back to the IOM TT, I can’t thank Joe enough for sharing his story with us. This is real; it’s old school. The bond between him and his wife Alma racing together goes beyond the power of motorcycles. It is life, it is love; it is a relationship that we all can learn from and be inspired by. Just when you think it’s over, it’s not over because ace Journalist Scott Odell went to the Isle of Man the summer of 2013 after this story ran to cover the race for Born To Ride. So in this issue, we’re seeing 1974 to 2013 and 2015 with Alain Bernards tribute Ducati to the Isle of Man all in this issue.
We can’t Thank Joseph Rocheleau enough for sharing his wonderful story with us.
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Shift through the gears as fast as possible, tuck in the elbows and get behind the windshield ... hard on the brakes, downshift 3 gears and look out for the stone wall on the left. Accelerate out of the curve and watch for the telephone pole... take a deep breath as you come down the hill at 150mph and go airborne! Try to keep the bike level when the wheels come down and remember to stay to the right, never the left. Do this for 37 miles and then repeat it five more times while avoiding buildings, fences, poles and other motorcycles. Let us know what you think about our 3 part feature of the Isle of Man. email: info@borntoride.com
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WELCOME TO THE
Every year the world converges on a small island between Ireland and the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea. They come to witness and experience the only motorcycle race of this kind in the world. It was time for Carla and me to check it off our bucket list and record it in photos and words for the Born To Ride readers. What we found out after investigating this trip is you have to book at least a year in advance if you’re looking for a hotel. Most of the action happens in Douglas, the biggest town on the island, so we called the Rutland Hotel home
base for the week. There are plenty of campsites, bed and breakfasts, and the very popular home stay where you rent out a room in someone’s house on the island. This includes some of your meals and is very economical. They also have the Snooze Box, which is a small city made up of steel containers stacked three high. It is like sleeping in a storage trailer, no windows, steel walls and a door. They sell out every year as they are next to the grandstand area. Next step is getting to the island either from England or Ireland. If you are riding a bike or driving a car,
Charlie Collier was the winner of the single-cylinder class and overall winner in 1907.
you will have to take the Steam Packet ferry. There are quite a few different flights if you want to fly, but remember, if you miss your flight you may not be able to book on another, they are just too full. Steam Packet ferries are already taking reservations for 2014, but the airlines usually don’t release flights till 6 months out. After unpacking we made our way up a very steep hill to the grandstands to pick up our media credentials. One thing became quite clear, that this was sport bike territory ... not a HarleyDavidson in sight. Thousands of sport bikes from
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all over Europe were parked everywhere. The most remarkable thing was nearly everyone was wearing full sets of leathers, a helmet, gloves and boots. You won’t see that in the USA! It didn’t stop there; the whole island was motorcycle crazy! Every store front we went by, from hairdressers to clothing stores... they all had sport bikes in the front windows. A drug store even had a bike in the window. What is going on here?We have been to all the major rallies across the country and have never seen the communities so involved with an event. You could literally walk into any kind of store on the island and purchase some kind of TT memento, EVERYONE was on the bandwagon! We had arrived to motorcycle nirvana!We didn’t know a lot about the TT other than it was a road race on an island like no other. We didn’t even know the riders names or who was even the current champion. That all changed in a hurry just by talking to all the race fans who had arrived on the island with us. We bumped into a gentleman who had been to the TT 35 times and he proceeded to
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tell us all about Joey Dunlop, the all time record holder, his brother John Dunlop and the 2 nephews, Michael and William Dunlop. Then he bragged about the current reigning king of the TT, John McGuiness. “He hasn’t been beat on the Superbikes in over 10 years,” the man said with a gleam in his eye. “He’s the one to watch.” We barely got any sleep the first night because of the anticipation of actually witnessing the Isle of Man TT in person. After a quick breakfast of fried eggs, baked beans and stewed tomatoes (not a good combination, but traditional we are told) we made our way to the starting line area after passing through the massive pits. The race of today would be the sidecars with about 60 of them participating. After they all left the starting area at 10-second intervals, we packed up and headed to a section of the road called Governors Bridge. I knew there was a slow switchback and I should be able to get some decent shots. The Track marshals waved me over and told me I could get right next to the street because I had photographer credentials. To these guys, I was a
“snapper” and needed to take some “pickys.” I am used to being around cars and motorcycles on a track ... but not this close. I could have reached out and slapped their helmets if I had really tried. The sidecars coming down the hill and then swinging around the corner with the passenger shifting from side to side was an awesome site. This was the first time I had ever experienced sidecar racing and I will never forget it. Today was the only race because the Superbikes did not get enough practice during the week. I was just getting warmed up with my shutter finger! Now that we had the first day out of the way, we knew what was going on and where to go. It was time to hit the pubs and try out some pints of beer and maybe some fish and chips with the others mates. The Superbike race was being held on Sunday, which traditionally was called Mad Sunday. It is a day reserved for any bikers on the island to actually make as many laps on the race surface as they wanted. A lot of bikes headed out early and took advantage before the streets
Motorcycle racing in the Isle of Man did not restart after the end of WWI until 1920.
WELCOME TO THE closed at 1 p.m. Today was the big bike race, the 1000cc motors with all kinds of modifications to them, the top dogs! We made our way over to the track and searched out the legend himself, John McGuinness. We found him sitting in the staging area doing interview after interview, it comes with the territory. He looked like an average chap to me, an occasional smile came out while he was talking, but you could tell the race was on his mind and he was chuffed (proud) to be here. There was some serious competition out there who wanted to take him down. It should be some good racing. You could always pick John’s bike out on the paddock as his name appears on the windscreen as John Mc with a pint of Guinness next to it. The main point of this race is how fast you can navigate the 37.75 circuit. Today was a 4 lap event and whoever has the best times combined would be the winner. We had to get out of the pit area and make it down to the bottom of Bray Hill
about a mile away before the race started. One thing to remember is once the streets close you cannot cross the road again until the racing is over and the temporary barricades come up. There are over 500 marshals around the island and their job is to keep everyone safe. They are dead serious and they don’t play games. We witnessed a French man crossing the road and before he got halfway across there were 3 marshals and 2 police officers on around him. “No Prob blem, no prob blem,” he kept shouting. They hauled him off so who knows what happened. I heard stories of people being banned for life on the Isle of Man because of serious infractions during the races. At the bottom of the hill we could hear the first bike screaming down the course. Within seconds, James Hillier’s Kawasaki flew by us and our jaws dropped. I didn’t even have time to get him in my camera’s viewfinder. I had to figure out how to photograph these bikes ... and quick. I finally got in
the groove and started to get some decent shots. The bikes were going by so fast it felt like they were creating a vacuum and were trying to pull me off the curb and on to the street. Words can’t describe what we were witnessing... hundreds of people behind hedges, walls and small metal barriers, just feet away from instant death if anything should go wrong. I finally understood what the TT was all about, no other race in the world like it. This was a four-lap race today and the lead switched back and forth a few times, but it would be Michael Dunlop taking his very first Superbike win and dethroning John McGuiness, who must have really been gutted. Over the next few days, the Superstock and Supersport classes would take to the roads of the Isle of Man. Superstock were the 600cc bikes and Supersport were 1000cc, but more closely resembling a bike you would buy from the dealer. Both classes were still lightning fast and kept
our adrenalin pumping through the entire races. We made our way around the island using the Manx electric train that has been in use for over 100 years. Traveling through glens and green fields full of sheep and lamb, everything was peaceful and laid back and gave us a taste of times gone by. We got some more great shots up in Ramsey at the other end of the island. We listened to the radio to hear the results of the days racing and again it would be Michael Dunlop winning both classes. Dunlop was on fire and it seemed no one could catch him. There would still be one more 4 lap Supersport race during the week and then the final Superbike race of 6 laps on Friday. Could Dunlop keep his streak going? Could Guy Martin or Bruce Antsley jump into the fray? It’s a day off tomorrow with no racing and a time to recharge our batteries and relax ... so we thought.
Our Hotel room looked out over the Promenade and the beach and after another lovely (sarcasm) breakfast, we headed up the promenade to check out Douglas. We noticed some backhoes and bulldozers on the beach that were not there the day before. Being curious, we starting asking about, what was going on? It turns out they were building a full-blown 3/4 mile racetrack with jumps, tabletops and whoops for an afternoon of Motocross racing. Can you imagine this ever happen on Daytona Beach? Not in a million years! So, off we went to Bushy’s beer tent for a few pints to kill a little time. When you order beer you better ask if it is hot or cold as they serve both. The crowds started gathering about an hour later along with a couple hundred MotoX bikes lining up on the beach. The first race had about 30 bikes of the most experienced riders and they tore up
the beach, throwing rocks and sand everywhere including into the crowd. I was hit by a very large stone in my right leg, but nothing serious. There would probably be about 50 lawsuits already being filed if this race was held in the USA, but not on the Isle of Man. Toward the end of the racing out of nowhere appeared the RAF Red Arrows acrobatic team, just like the Blue Angels. What were you suppose to watch ... jets or motorcycles? Brilliant! No... it didn’t stop there, at the other end of the Promenade, the Monster Energy FMX stunt show was starting with 3 worldclass daredevils performing the sickest tricks imaginable 70 feet into the air, ramp to ramp! We are getting sensory overloads from all the action taking place around us. We thought this would be a bit of a relaxing vacation ... NOT! What the hell could be next?
From 1907-2015, there have been 248 competitor fatalities during official practices and races.
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How about something called the White helmets vs. the Purple helmets. The competition took place on the closed-off promenade right after the FMX show ended. The White helmets were a military looking bunch of guys on Triumph motorcycles and they performed amazing pyramids and stacking of riders while they rode down the promenade. These guys were tight and synchronized and you could tell they had practiced hundreds of hours. So ... the Purple helmets came out next ... on scrappy motor scooters wearing dirty trench coats and such. They didn’t even have purple helmets and we were told it had nothing to do with helmets on their heads ... Oh! These guys were just as talented, but they were pure comedy that included a rather large naked biker ... you had to be there, it was too funny. As the night wore on, we realized we still had two more days of racing left, but we had already seen
more things this week than in the last 5 years. We hoped we would hold up. I am going to cut to the chase ... the second Supersport race was won by Michael Dunlop. Only 3 other racers in the 100-year history had won 4 races during the TT. “He was riding like no one I had ever seen before,” said John McGuinness. Looks like it’s time to pass the baton on.” That comment wouldn’t last too long as McGuinness at age 41 snatched the last race of the week out of Dunlop’s hands, the 6 lap senior race. The king still had a little bit left in reserve over Dunlop who was 24. We also survived the last sidecar race where Ben and Tom Birchall became the first brothers to win a TT. Bloody brilliant! It was a lot to take in, so much to see and not enough hours in the day to do it. As we sat at our favorite restaurant on the island for the 4th time, an Indian cuisine establishment called Chillies where you know you will great food every
time, we had a chinwag (discussion) of the week. The Isle of Man TT is the last great race on the planet where every rider looks at the Grim Reaper every lap. It wasn’t about the money; the overall winner gets 10,000 pounds. It was about the glory and bragging rights. There were some serious accidents where one rider lost his life and some spectators ended up in the hospital in another incident. You accept that when you come here, it is no surprise. How long will this race go on is the big question? The facts are chilling ... since the year 2000, 50 riders have died on the course and over 200 in its 100-year history. We said “cheerio” to the island and flew over to Dublin, Ireland and tried our luck at pouring a few pints of Guinness at the factory. The Isle of Man would be on our minds for a long time so we fancied the diversion the Guinness tour gave us. It was going to be a long flight home. ...
Ace Odell enjoying a Guinness
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Motor racing began in 1904 and was originally restricted to touring automobiles.
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Would you like to ride through stunningly, beautiful scenery? Are you tired of dangerous bumper-to-bumper traffic? Well we have the answers for you! Escape to the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains and north Georgia’s best motorcycle resort, the Copperhead Lodge in beautiful Blairsville, Georgia! It’s 47 acres of biker heaven with special amenities geared to bikers who want the best in accommodations, food, entertainment, and of course, some of the best motorcycling roads in the country. Smooth blacktop, minimal traffic, challenging curves, valleys, and twisties that seem to be made especially for adventuresome riders. Waterfalls, lakes, mountain streams, quaint villages and towns it’s all here. The central headquarters of this motorcycle mecca is the Copperhead Lodge! Beautiful cabins and rooms are just the beginning of this delightful stay at Copperhead Lodge—making sure that your stay is something you will never forget and guaranteeing that you’ll come back time after time again. So we’re headed for the mountains to have a chat with Michelle Evans. Hey, this is Debbie with Born To Ride TV
and we are here at the Copperhead Lodge in Blairsville, Georgia. This is Michelle Evans, the owner of Copperhead Lodge. I’m going to coin you on this trip—The Biker Den Mother! You’re looking out and taking care of everybody. So Michelle, just give us the geographic location of Copperhead Lodge. Where are you located? Michelle: We are about an hour and a half north of Atlanta, Georgia, tucked in the very northeast corner. In 25 miles you can be either in Tennessee or North Carolina. We’ve got 47 acres total. The Lodge is located in the center of the resort. We have 20 acres on the front side of the resort and 27 acres in the back where the creek is. It’s a bit more private and woodsy set up. We have 28 cabins on the property right now. When we’re done, we’ll have 52.
the second owners. We have a vision where motorcycling enthusiasts can come but also people who are not on bikes. We have a great mix of folks here. We do cater to the bikers. You will see that when you walk in; a big rock fireplace with a motorcycle set inside of it. That really sets the true vision. There are a ton of amenities that the bikers love. For example, last night we had a great band, we have guided rides all week long that our local folks do for us. It’s just motorcycle euphoria here!
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Debbie: Michelle, you have created something very special at Copperhead Lodge. When you took it over what changes did you make? Michelle: Mostly “lipstick and rouge” to the building to make it more welcoming. We also altered the model to welcome everyone— not just motorcyclists. Of course the built in amenities are still geared toward them, but Debbie: So you’ve got the cabin atmosphere, we have expanded in to hosting many others the lodge atmosphere, the swimming pool, as well. the amphitheater; you’ve got everything! What we’ve really been impressed with is the Debbie: The vision to build and the catering you do for the biker. development stages have continued to grow. Michelle: Absolutely! This place was built with Was that your plan and did you have a time all of that in mind. That was the vision. We’re line on the growth?
Michelle: Yes, the plan was to build out the resort. Our original time line was 5-7 years, however, the area was saturated with foreclosures for the first few years and stifled our growth in the beginning. We’ve sold 8 units over the last 18 months. Debbie: It seems like it’s more than just a business to you. I know first-hand how people love you because of how special you treat them and personal you are to your clients. Michelle: When you are a business owner, I believe it has to be more than a business to you—this is what sets you apart from the rest. Debbie: The personal tours you give on your motorcycle to guests are amazing and it really makes a special bond for future sales networking and long lasting friendships. Michelle: The guided rides are the favorite part of my job since it allows me to actually get out and ride. Our guests love the rides and it gives them an experience in the Mountains they wouldn’t have on their own. Debbie: Those are things you don’t have to do but you do them. Is that your special customer service or is it just natural? BTR 36 | BORNTORIDE.COM
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Michelle: Customer service comes natural to me, but our “brand” focuses on making our customer feel like they are at home. We understand that people work all year to spend their vacation with us, and we want to be sure they make many memories with us.
box” and do creative marketing with me, not just paid ads that look like all the others. The exposure from BTR has brought us many more new customers than I’d ever imagined.
Debbie: Would you recommend BTR to the new owners? Debbie: Everyone I know who has been to Michelle: Without a doubt! Copperhead Lodge want to come back; how does it make you feel? The one thing I hear Debbie: What is going on with the Auction, from them is it’s an unbelievable place and that and we want to know if you will still be here extra special customer service is awesome. to continue marketing, branding, and creating How did you create that brand loyalty? long lasting relationships? Michelle: This is the thing that makes me the most proud. I take exceptional pride Michelle: I am committed to a transition and ownership in our customers and their period, assuming the new owners desire my experience. The motorcycle community is a assistance. Anthony and I will both continue tight niche one, and the brand loyalty we’ve to own cabins at Copperhead and we look built has spread through word of mouth—this forward to watching the continued growth and has allowed us to grow year after year during success of our dream. a tough economic time while others didn’t fare so well. Debbie: Michelle Evans, thank you for taking Debbie: How has the marketing with BTR the time to share this with us; is there anything worked for you; it seems together we have a else that you would like to say? super relationship? Michelle: I’d like to thank every person who has visited us, and to welcome them back. Michelle: BTR was willing to “get out of the This isn’t the end, it’s simply a new beginning!
People tell me all the time, Michelle and her staff know how to make you feel at Home. Ron Galletti
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Lakeland, FL Riding for a Cause Poker Run CC Riders 12PM. All proceeds to purchase wreaths for Wreaths Across America, to be placed at Bushnell National Cemetery. Last bike in 6 PM at Uncle November 19 Mike’s Smokehouse Grill 863-665-2090 Cartersville, GA Tom’s Place Thursday Ladies Night with Born To Ride 6PM every Mulberry, FL Meet & Greet Swap Meet Thu. Live music, food & drink specials, and Old School Gathering S&M Bike raffles, free house shot (10PM), 10% off with Shop 9AM - 3PM. Get together in the college ID, and more. For more information parking lot with food and drinks, music call 770-386-77555. and it’s FREE to set up 863-425-5090 November 20 Palmetto, FL Peggy’s Corral Ole Skool Cartersville, GA Tom’s Place Friday Bike Bike and Car Extravaganza Honoring Night 6PM every Fri. Live music, food & Veterans 2PM. Live music, food, drink specials, raffles, free cab ride (11PMbeverages, raffles, BTR TV taping and 2AM), Prettiest of the Night Contest. For magazine shoot call 941-729-5442 more info 770-386-77555.
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November 22 Tampa, FL Born To Ride 20-Year Anniversary Party 12 PM Brandon H-D. Meet the Nasty Boys, Live music (Sobriety X, Jeff Vitale), food & drink specials, 10-class bike show, vendors, BTR TV Panama City Beach, FL Ride United PCB taping and magazine shoot 888-795-5779 H-D 9AM. Give, Advocate, Volunteer, and ride to be a part of the change. After November 26 ride return to PCB H-D at 12PM for the Cartersville, GA Tom’s Place Thursday Block party 850-785-7521 Ladies Night with Born To Ride 6PM every Thu. Live music, food & drink specials, Ruskin, FL Ride for the Fallen 11:30AM raffles, free house shot (10PM), 10% off with My Warriors Place. Your $25 donation college ID, and more. For more information supports our Veterans and Military call 770-386-77555. Service Members, lunch, 1 entry in the Poker Run with 1 poker hand, 1 Grenade November 27 Toss Contest Entry, 1 Raffle Ticket and Cartersville, GA Tom’s Place Friday Bike admittance into the South Shore Music Night 6PM every Fri. Live music, food & Festival Concert and other event party drink specials, raffles, free cab ride (11PMfun. The concert headliner is CHASE 2AM), Prettiest of the Night Contest. For BRYANT! For more inforide4fallen.org more info 770-386-77555. Palm Harbor, FL Corn Fest 2015 to benefit Wheelchairs for Kids 1PM - 7PM Fraternal Order of Eagles 4408. Live music, raffles, silent auction, door prizes, $8 prepay or $12 at event 727-934-1417
Smyrna, GA 5th Annual Turkey Run 12PM - 5PM Life Church Smyrna. Ghost Ryderz Extreme MC, Atlanta Chapter, presents their 5th Annual Turkey Run Charity Ride. This event is FREE, all we ask is a donation of 1 frozen turkey per rider! With your help, we can feed the less fortunate in our community and spend a day in fellowship with other riders! Enjoy a fun ride and we will have FREE FOOD, a FREE STUNT SHOW, and access to a fully stocked bar at the ride’s destination. Not to mention FREE Prize Giveaways, 50/50 raffles, and a reward for the heaviest turkey donated! Come show your support and enjoy a day while bringing Thanksgiving dinner to those that wouldn’t be able to without your help! For more information call 770-435-5478
April 2, 2016 Milledgeville, GA 2nd Annual Miles 4 Autism Charity Benefit 7AM 122 Hwy 22 West. DAY OF (ON SITE) REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST is from 7:00am until 10:00am Kickstands up Saturday April 2nd, 2016 @ 10:00am. SHARP!!! Staging location is The South Dekalb Mall @ 2801 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30034. PRE REGISTRATION is $12.00 per rider and $10.00 per Rider/ Passenger Combo. Day-Of Registration is $15.00 per rider and $12.00 per Rider/ Passenger Combo ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THIS CHARITY and are TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Pre-Registration tickets are available https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-2016-2nd-annual-miles-for-autismcharitybenefit-ride-my-brothers-keeperedition-x2-tickets-18083211372 We will be traveling from The South Dekalb Mall @ 2801 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 to The Ft. Bailey AUTISM & December 10 Special Needs Camp Compound @122 Lithia, GA Customer Appreciation Bike Hwy 22 West. Milledgeville GA. 31061 from Night H-D of Atlanta 2nd Thu. 6PM - 12:00pm until 8:00pm.for The Conner 9PM. Enjoy live music, free food & beer, C. Vernon Foundation Inc. Community & and more. For more info 770-944-1340. Family Fun Day Celebrating the families of Autistic & Special Needs children at Ft. January 7, 2016 Bailey @122 Hwy 22 West. Milledgeville Sarasota, FL1/17– 1/10 Thunder By The GA. 31061 from 12:00pm until 8:00pm. There will be: Screenings, Bounce Houses, Bay Downtown Sarasota. Sporting clay Clowns, Live Entertainment, Food, a Car Tournament, “Born to be Wild” Kickoff Party, Hogs on Hillview Block Party, Light & Bike Show, Characters, Games, Raffles, Resources, Vendors a Balloon Release up the Night Bike Show, Live music, Finz Finds Cruise for Cash Charity Ride, and FUN!!! FUN!!! FUN!!! Pre-Purchase Rider, Passenger and 4 wheeled Vehicle Downtown Festival, BTR 17-class Bike Tickets, as well as A.S.D. Custom Dog Show, vendors and more. For more Tags, Official Patches are now available information thunderbythebay.org for pre purchase. These items are available @ www.connercvernonfoundation.org or January 15, 2016 call 855-505-3180. Gibsonton, FL1/15 – 1/17 Gibtown Bike Fest. Wall of death, bike show, factory
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Nicholson as the (lawyer) George Hanson in the traditional business suit show a microcosm of the times and styles of this era. It is alleged that the characters Wyatt and Billy were based on Roger McGuinn and David Crosby of the Byrds. That fact denied by some and accepted by few, did lead to the production of the movie’s soundtrack, where McGuinn is credited for the ‘score’. “The Ballad of Easy Rider” however was actually Bob Dylan’s idea! Dylan did not want to contribute to the actual soundtrack for the film so he wrote the first verse to the song and said “give this to McGuinn, he’ll know what to do with it”! McGuinn’s legendary ‘sound’ is contributed to the Rickenbacker 12 string electric guitar that he introduced while playing with the Byrds. The music in this film is extraordinary, featuring songs by Steppenwolf, Jimi Hendrix, the Band and many others. Embattled music producer Phil Spector also appears as the This month Born To Ride reviews the Iconic ‘connection’ that purchases the contraband film “Easy Rider.” The ultimate in biker films, Wyatt brought back from Mexico. Go figure!! Easy Rider ventures beyond the ‘exploitation’ theme of similar films exposing the lifestyle THE SOUTHERN CONNECTION of, and the counterculture of the late sixties. The film was written by Peter Fonda, Dennis This film spawned countless look-alike Hopper, and Terry Southern. A book written exploitation pieces, and as a stand alone by Lee Hill explains the behind the scenes in its class, can be credited for the creation issues with the production of the movie, and of the very lifestyle that a lot of us enjoy gives a new outlook to those who desire today. There is no reason for me to explain to learn. The book is included in the 35th the plot of this movie. If you are reading this anniversary DVD “Deluxe Edition” of the magazine, you have already seen it at least movie. According to Lee Hill, the part of twice, and can remember the nuances that (Lawyer) George Hanson had been written for this piece contains. This month we will go Southern’s friend, actor Rip Torn. When Torn behind the scenes and explore some facts met with Hopper and Fonda at a New York and fiction regarding this monumental film. restaurant in early 1968 to discuss the role, SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK – N – ROLL Easy Rider explores the societal landscape, issues, and tensions in the United States during the sixties, such as the rise and fall of the hippie movement, drug use, and communal lifestyle. A behind the scenes examination would reveal that Easy Rider is legendary for its use of real drugs in its portrayal of marijuana and other substances. The main players themselves show the great diversity in these turbulent times. Fonda, as Wyatt, (a loose reference to Wyatt Earp) adorned in the American Flag leather jacket and helmet, Billy (the Kid) played by Dennis Hopper in Native American style buckskin pants and bushman style hat, and of course
Hopper began ranting about the “rednecks” he had encountered on his scouting trip to the South. Torn, a Texas native took exception to some of Hopper’s remarks, and the two almost came to blows. Torn withdrew from the project and had to be replaced by Jack Nicholson. In 1994, Hopper was interviewed about Easy Rider by Jay Leno on The Tonight Show, and during the interview, he alleged that Torn had pulled a knife on him during the altercation, prompting Torn to successfully sue Hopper for defamation. “GOD IS A GREAT GAFFER” The film, shot mainly in the daytime under natural lighting, is not in itself a technical
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wonder but more of a true view of the road and life in the period that it portrays. Hopper fought the crew to take control of the production of the film, and many altercations ensued behind the scenes during the filming. Hopper commented that “God is a great Gaffer” and that statement does ring true in the final cut of the movie. The motorcycles used in the film were 1949 thru 1952 Harley Davidson ‘Hydraglide’ units purchased at a police auction for $500.00 each. There were a total of 2 each (captain America and Billy Bike) units constructed by chopper builders Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy under the direction of Peter Fonda. The crew believed they would need 2 each of the machines to complete the production, “in case one of the old bikes were wrecked or failed to run.” One “Captain America” machine was demolished in the final scene, while the other three were stolen and probably taken apart before their significance as movie props became known! The remaining “Captain America” bike was purchased by Dan Haggerty, and rebuilt. He sold the bike in an auction in 2001 after displaying it in a museum for all those years. Haggerty played a Hippie in the movie, and was credited as an extra. A “TOUCHSTONE FOR A GENERATION” THAT “CAPTURED THE NATIONAL IMAGINATION” Produced on an estimated budget of $340,000.00 this film by 1972 had produced $60,000,000.00 (that’s sixty million!) worldwide. Available today on DVD the movie continues to please the generations of believers in the ‘free wheeling’ lifestyle it portrays. It is in this reviewer’s heart and soul the NUMBER ONE biker film ever made! It runs 95 minutes, and should receive 95 stars if that many were available! See it again, and again. It is your legacy after all.… Easy Rider; I agree this iconic film forged its own identity... well defined genius. Agree.. disagree; let us know by e-mailing info@ borntoride.com. What’s your number one biker movie? Are there any biker movies you would like to see reviewed? I think we need to review another 13 movies! How about 13 more? Yes, starting next month we’ll review 13 more; we’ll call it The Next 13. I’m looking forward to more feedback from you the readers at info@borntoride.com. The Phantom BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 43
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Thinking back, I recalled the number of bikes I have owned over the years and how different they were. My first two-wheeler was a three horse power mini bike, how proud I was to have such a cool ride! It makes me laugh now, but it was a start and a lot of fun. I graduated to dirt bikes, up to an RM370 motocross machine … boy it could run! As I got older, I started looking for more comfort but more comfort in a bike comes with more weight.
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My current bike weighs just short of 900 pounds; at times it’s a lot of bike to wrestle. You know how it goes, the only parking place available has a slight downhill slope, and it’s too tight to turn in order to be able to back into the spot. Even worse, you are parking in a grass field, and you don’t see the slight divot in front of you until the front wheel is firmly in the dip. And this always seems to happen where there is a fence in front of you. You can give it your all, pull and pull, but that bike isn’t budging. By the way, have you tried picking your bike up when it is laying on the ground? Yes, it’s possible, but not very easy or fun, especially for a bike that heavy. These are perfect examples of why it’s good to ride with others and not alone. The Bible tells us, in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, that, “Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together,
they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” I don’t know about you, but having someone come alongside me, and help lift me up or give my bike a tug out of a hole, is always a real blessing. A strong, helping hand makes the struggles of life easier to overcome, and having a brother to walk with you, and to help you, is a good thing that can make a positive difference in one’s life. Better than any man or woman as a friend is the One who is the greatest blessing of all, God Himself. In Hebrews 13:5b the Bible tells us, “For God has said, “I will never, never fail or forsake you.” When I gave my hands, and my heart, to Jesus, God promised that He would never let me go. He’s got me, and He’ll be there for you too if you will simply ask Him to walk with you! Why not take a moment and ask God to make the difference in your life? In The Wind, Denny Dingler
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