Born To Ride Southeast #71, January 2018

Contents

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Features Masters Bike Builders Show-Gibtown BikeFest 11 Great American Motorcycle Show is Coming 15 Stilettos On Steel-Over 1000 Members Strong 28 Scott Odell-Stand Out In A Crowd 31 Cherokee Blue Ridge Run 2019 36

Columns

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Rob Brooks-An Amazing Year In Review 20 Womens World-They Inspired Us All 26 Christian Motorcycle Association 48

Departments Contents Page 2 Ride Safe, Ride-Handling Special Situations 9 Born To Ride Events-www.BornToRide.com 42 Born To Ride Kids 48

Reports

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Hulk Hogan Reads It! 5 Born To Ride-23 Years, Let Us Help You 14 Angel City Kustom Kulture Rally & Music Fest 18 Is Your Fuel Tank Rusty? Craig Can Fix It! 45 Phantom Movie Review-Roustabout 46

On The Cover Angel City Wild West Kustom Kulture Rally & Music Fest. www.AngelCityMotorcycleRally.com April 10-14, 2019, Call: 229-591-5155

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The families of Angel City want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We all hear Wayne on stage each rally as he lets everyone know, “Once you walk through those gates here at Angel City, you are no longer a customer, but family.” Wayne means it when he says this. Over a decade now, Wayne and Ralph listen to every “family member” that travels to attend Angel City year after year. Though it may not appear at times that they listen, they do. It is important to them to take the time and listen to input, especially if it is something that can bring excitement to Angel City as well as improve any aspect of the show. This past fall, so many had to make last minute sacrifices due to Hurricane Michael. We heard from most of our long-time attendees from areas throughout Florida that all were safe, though some did experience losses when it came to homes and materials. The biggest relief was everyone and their families were safe.

The first night of Hell on Wheels, Hurricane Michael to make an appearance in Angel City, and at about 11PM that Wednesday, those that were in town hunkered down in the saloon for one hell of a ride for about an hour until the eye of the hurricane blew over town.

The next day, the crew at Angel City continue to work night and day following up with every person on the property and checking in with them all. Three showers were destroyed and one leg of power to the

RV’s was down, but all guests had the option of moving around to relocate to some open RV locations and connect to power for the duration of Hell on Wheels. At that time, the sun was out for the entire weekend, and the crew at Grease Inc. and Garage71 took the party to a whole level at Angel City that has never seen!

From the pre-71’ Dirt Track Hot Rod Grudge Races, to the appearance of the World-Famous Captain and Maybelle, Hell on Wheels brought a whole new element to the long life of Angel City. The line-up was amazing including headliners Angela Reign and Mustang Sally. Other acts including Pearl Bottom Radio, Smokey Jones and the $3 Pistols, Slim and the Gems, and Southern Ska Syndicate brought some great changes to the line-up with some favorite returning artists including Matt Brantley and Joe Santana.

Well, this Spring, we plan to continue to bring the rolling sideshow to Angel City.

The direction this Spring will be to travel back to the Old West and relive the Wild Bill’s Wild West Show. We are working on some interesting additions, including inviting all of you to participate in Friday night’s Wild West theme. Dress according to what you believe the late 1800s would be like in the Wild West. From your local bartender to your pistol spinning outlaw, and your maiden dressed to tease her cowboy, let us have some fun this Spring in Angel City. You can see all the updates and

releases as we announce them on www.

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Make sure to stop by the Hellbender and Southern Devil Harley-Davidson booth during the Great American Motorcycle Show, the last weekend in January to grab your copy of Grease Inc. featuring on the back cover the Angel City Kustom Kulture Festival. There you can sign up with Grease Inc. Rag Dolls a chance to win passes to Angel City for April’s show.

We want to leave you with holiday cheers and thought during this Christmas season.

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveler, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!” — Charles Dickens What’s ahead for the Spring Angel City Wild West Kustom Kulture Festival After Hell on Wheels, the crew at Angel City began to work on plans that have already been set into motion getting ready for some new ideas and returning some of the old traditions: • Working on Hooligan Dirt Track Racing • Continued focus a great line up for entertainment for the Spring • Hot Rod Rodeo and Bike Show • Expanding on some crazy games including the Great American Gentleman’s Brawl brought to by Grease Inc. For more info Call: 229-591-5155

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AN AMAZING YEAR-IN-REVIEW

As I’m writing this, I’m reflecting on what an astounding year 2018 was, both in motorcycling and in my own life. The memories, experiences, and stories come rushing back into my mind, and I’m grateful for each one. The MIC report that showed women riders in America is up to 19% is fantastic news, decades in the making. The “Give A Shift” initiative, among others, to encourage more people to take up motorcycling is showing signs of having a positive effect.

The legendary Royal Enfield Motorcycle Company has entered the American market, and all of the major brands are stepping up their game to reach new and young riders with approachable, affordable bikes. In racing, MotoAmerica, American Flat Track, and all the AMA “Cross” divisions had banner years. It has been a great year in motorcycling, with better days ahead.

In my own life, 2018 was most memorable. I interviewed NHRA motorcycle drag racer Ricky Patterson, met skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, spent much time with AMA and MotoGP racing legend Wayne Rainey, and enjoyed getting to know so many of you,

our readers, via the Great American Motorcycle Show, the Great American Biker Bash, and The Ride to Remember, to name a few.

I’ve said it many times, and still believe it’s true- the best part of riding is the people you share it with.

I traversed the continent this year, beginning with an epic adventure back in March, riding the entire length of the Baja Peninsula, courtesy of Born To Ride and MotoQuest. It was the journey of a lifetime. I relished the privilege of covering several MotoAmerica race rounds for the magazine, from Road Atlanta, to Road America in Wisconsin, wrapping up at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham with the crowning of the 2018 champions. I toured the incredible Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee. I capped off the year by taking Ken Anderson’s ProRider Atlanta course, the most challenging and rewarding rider safety class I’ve ever experienced.

Oh, and I bought a new motorcycle this year, my beloved

Bonney- a Triumph Street Cup. With it, I’ve come full circle, riding what my father rode in his younger years, and what I learned to street ride on as a kid back in the late 70s, a Bonneville. Sadly, 2018 was also the year my dad and mom had to give up riding, but we all treasure the memories, the miles, and the years we rode together. What a year. I’m looking forward to 2019, in the motorcycle industry and in my own life. There will be new roads, new rides, new opportunities, and new friends. So keep reading, keep riding, keep in touch with us, and we hope to see you out on the road somewhere. Ride safe, ride much, ride life, in 2019.

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Rob Brooks

Women’s World REFLECTIONS & RESOLUTIONS

It is a brand new year full of exciting adventures and endless possibilities. Consider all that you had dreamt of and let go of.

Consider how your life could be different had you made different choices in life. Now celebrate that you are here and alive, able to read this article because that means you can change things and live your life in extraordinary ways, starting today. It is not too late to reinvent yourself. If you are here on earth and breathing, you can start to reinvent your life beginning with your mind and attitude. If you choose to look at things in a doom and gloom manner then that is the bubble you will live in.

Instead, bust that dark bubble and blow a new rainbow colored one that is big, bright, and beautiful.

This past year, I had the opportunity to have met a wonderful soul who was an inspiration to many and lived life in his very own wonderful and unique way. He knew how to live in the rainbow color balloon in more ways then one. In the October 2015 issue, I wrote an article about him, his name was “CRZ-T” (Crazy T). He was a gentleman with a great personality and attitude towards life. As I sat to write this New Year’s Resolution article, I was saddened by the news that CRZ-T had passed away December 19, 2015.

God bless him. May he rest in peace and rock his world in heaven.

CRZ-T knew how to live. He was a man who stood out and sadly many people did not get to know him better, due to their own ignorance. When you see someone different than you don’t run and don’t judge. Instead, see it as your perfect opportunity to learn and grow. Don’t let these opportunities pass you by. I approached CRZ-T and got to know him better. He was smart, incredibly funny, and had an attitude we should all have. We were waiting for our doctors in our cancer treatment journey when we met. We talked and joked knowing this is the journey of life. Can’t dwell on things, instead we have to live and go with the flow so to speak. We are not what happens to us, we are not our past and we surely are not our disease; therefore, look at the present and the future. CRZ-T knew how to be himself regardless of

what others thought, and he knew how to live in the now. I will surely miss not seeing him at my doctor visits. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet him. I encourage everyone to learn to live life the EQ LifeStyle way and not wait any longer. Live free of all the useless nonsense. Clean out all the clutter and uselessness in your life to give room for you and your new exceptional life.

So what will you do this year, starting today, with your one and only life? The year 2016 is your brand new year, make it extraordinary. Try brand new things you have never dared to do. So long as you are not hurting anyone don’t fear, don’t doubt yourself, and definitely don’t worry what other people say or think. All you motorcycle enthusiast how about that one dream ride that you have heard so much about? How about doing that ride and experiencing it first hand? Pick a place and go enjoy yourself. In 2015, I rode the Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina. I put all of my 1001 excuses aside and just picked up and went with a group of friends.

We tend to keep waiting and postponing things until such future events happen and that is a great way to NOT experience life. The experience on those mountain roads was indescribably spectacular and it is embedded in my memory for a lifetime. I also rode the 7-mile Bridge to Key West, with breathtaking views like no other. How about riding in Palm Beach along A1A? It is a picturesque journey just like right out of a movie or magazine. You can feel the ocean breeze, the sun, and the ocean aroma. Once you taste the world outside of your comfort zone you won’t ever want to go back. Life becomes more and more delicious every step of the way. I invite you to come check out our upcoming events (Born To Ride Women’s World: An EQ LifeStyle) at www.EQWS.org and/ or www.borntoride.com. Join our mailing list so you don’t miss out.

I’m looking forward to meeting you and making this journey called life tremble with love, joy, purpose and passion!

Hayley B. Colina & Crazy T RIP, You Inspired Us All

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Hayley B. Colina, Esq. www.EQWS.org

These two inspiring people are gone. May we All enjoy our Journey of Life Everyday.

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Greetings Lady Riders! Did you know that 25% of motorcycle riders are women?

Yup, that’s one out of every four. Feeling the wind in your face is so much better when you’re holding onto the handlebars.

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back seat to the front? My name is Wendy LaForce. I am the Sun Coast District Coordinator for Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group. I started a chapter in May 2016. We have grown to 100 members! We ride unapologetically deep! We empower one another’s uniqueness, strength, and peace of mind. We accept every female motorcyclist for who she is. We don’t judge but encourage each step in your journey.

We are breaking through barriers and stereotypes one set of handlebars at a time.

Stilettos on Steel provides membership and networking services to female motorcycle riders all across the United States with over 1,000 members in 11 states. Our driving desire is to help women who dream of riding to take the next step in becoming a motorcycle rider. Our more experienced members enjoy working with new riders to help them hone the skills learned in their riding class and prepare them for adventures on the open road with their new Stiletto Sisters.

We have 5 chapters in the Tampa Bay area. Yes, we are near you, in 8 counties!

Tampa Bay North, Tampa Bay South, Nature Coast, Skyway South, and Pinellas County.

Want someone non-judgmental to ride with?

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A few clicks to join today, several throttle-twists tomorrow and a smile on your soul forever.

I’ve gladly accepted the position of Public Relations/Marketing Representative/ Good Will Ambassador for Born To Ride.

What an opportunity to connect with more female riders! I’m looking forward to raising awareness, spreading goodwill and bringing positive vibes to our biker community. Like

tos on Steel provides membership and networking es to female motorcycle riders all across the United with over 1,000 members in 11 states. Our driving s to help women who dream of riding to take the next step in becoming a motorcycle rider.” it or not, the biker world is changing. It’s evolving. The number of women riders is growing faster now than ever before. I am committed to helping women break free from the passenger seat and to helping them overcome their fears of riding a motorcycle. This new position will give me the opportunity to reach out to even more people in our biker community. Not only women but to men as well. We can all empower each other. We can help each other remember the reasons why we began riding in the first place. Look out for my custom Fatboy Lo Cruella De Vil and me!

We’ll be out and about looking for you!

EMPOWERING LADY RIDERS SATURDAY JANUARY 19th 10am – 3pm Sponsored by Born To Ride and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson!

Join us at Bert’s Barracuda HarleyDavidson if you are a new rider, a potential rider or experienced rider. We’ll have information on motorcycle endorsement classes. Meet and Greet with the members

of Stilettos on Steel. There will be a ride over the Skyway especially geared to newbie riders and Skyway ‘virgins.’ Many new riders are extremely apprehensive when it comes to getting out in the wind on their two or three-wheel steeds. Sometimes, with encouragement and support from others that love to ride, a joyous occasion is celebrated when the once shy and timid rider feels a brand-new, unbridled freedom with new riding friends! What a way to do just that with a Skyway Ride!

PINELLAS COUNTY 2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY WITH STILETTOS ON STEEL, SATURDAY MAY 4TH, 2019

Sponsored by Born To Ride and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson International Female Ride Day© a global movement and ride day for women motorcyclists. By participating and riding on this one synchronized, united rideday, women demonstrate their passion, devotion, and enthusiasm for the sport.

Contact Wendy to get invovled with StilettosonSteel, Email: wendyl@stilettosonsteel.com

Last year, for our first annual, we had 60 bikes. Our goal IFRD 2019 is 500 bikes!

Each and every woman participant is a role model for women in motorcycling and contributes to the global mission of IFRD by building awareness of female motorcyclists; growing the number of women riders and encouraging more women to take up the sport and ride. Mark your calendars! Tell your friends! We’ll see you there!

Women reading this article: If you’re looking for a fun group to ride with or information on events, please connect with me on Facebook or write me an email today! We are building and growing because women want and need someone to ride with!

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I must confess, the Isle of Man TT has pulled me in deep. Unless you have gone to the greatest race on earth, it is hard to explain. Being a photographer, I have thousands of photographs that blend all together in the sea of photographers. I started BTR 32 | BORNTORIDE.COM

looking at my pictures and could see that I needed to stand out in the crowd. I have an art background and all the tools I needed, so I let my brain take over.

It didn’t take long to finish my first work of art, well actually it did and

6 months later, I have completed over 100 of them. Some of them are simple, some are complicated and some of them are completely off the hook! The process seems to evolve every time I sit down to the computer and pull out my graphics pad.

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2018 was a very sad year in the road racing world as we lost 3 great racers that competed on the Isle of Man course. I spent a very long time working on a tribute that included all 3 in it, Dan Kneen, James Cowton, and William Dunlop. I have

included the 3 men in quite a few of my pictures because it keeps their memory living and helps heal the heart.

All of my images did start as a photograph. I usually start one by changing it to a black and white

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together or I isolate just a part of the picture. One of the last ones I did was of Peter Hickman, the winner of the 2018 Senior TT race. It started as a boring, poorly lit photograph with a cluttered background. it was just a snapshot. I painted the background black, pumped up the color and went to work on the lighting … it turned BTR 34 | BORNTORIDE.COM

into one of my favorite works!

I am headed back to the Isle of Man in 2019 and will be spending 9 days photographing the men and women that make up this little thing called the Isle of Man TT. It will be my 3rd trip across the pond and hopefully not my last.

I have been involved with Born To

Ride for a very long time and I thank Ron for letting me share my passion whenever I can. I have a website, www.scottfodell.com if anyone is interested in seeing more of my work.

I am still a photographer, I just need to stand out in the crowd a little louder.

Scott Odell

“Scott is a true Moto-Journalist, Artist & Kick Ass Photographer, so proud to have him in BTR” Ron Galletti

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Events www.B 2019 January 1 Columbia, TN 24th Annual Polar Bear Run 9:30am Senior Citizens Building in Maury County Park. Join us for the first Motorcycle Ride of the year!

The event costs $20 per scorecard to participate, 11am - First Motorcycle out; 2pm - Last Motorcycle in which includes lunch; 2:30pm - Awards.

Ride begins & ends at the Senior Citizens Building in Columbia, TN and will be held Rain or Shine. The proceeds benefit ‘Shop with a Cop’ program. ALL vehicles welcome!

Prizes are to be awarded by the scorecards with the highest total points accumulated at 3 stops. Weather will determine length of ride. 615-519-3199 January 1 Knoxville, TN Frosty Toes Ride 12pm Knoxville H-D. Join the Brown family for the annual Frosty Toes Ride!

We will be going KSU at 12pm to a destination to be determined. This FREE event is the best way to kick off the year. Don’t miss it! Visit our Fb page January 5 Athens, GA ABATE Frosty Balls Ride 10am Cycle World of Athens. Free ride, everyone is welcome, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more.

706-548-3300 January 5 Durham, NC Raging Bull H-D Saturday Party. Join the party! Every Saturday there is FREE BEER, FREE DRINKS, AND LUNCH! With a live band! 919-596-9511 January 6 Webster, FL Swap-O-Rama at Webster’s Flea Market. First Sunday of every month. Cycle and Auto Swap meet 6:30am – 3pm $5 Admission (under 12 Free) Includes free drink.

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s, Rides & Destinations BornToRide.com/events January 26 Dania Beach, FL Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show at Frost Park. View over 380 vintage motorcycles along with vendors, antique bicycles, dealer displays, bike field games, old parts swap meet, live music by Whipping Post, roller derby girls, kiddie play area, food and more!

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Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival at Sarasota Fairgrounds. [Friday - 6pm-11pm][Saturday - 10amFebruary 2 10pm][Sunday - 10am-6pm].

Augusta, GA ALR Polar Bear Bring your lawn chair and enjoy Ride 8am IHOP. Benefiting continuous live music featuring the Georgia War Veterans rock, blues, and country featuring January 11 - January 13 Nursing Home! (100% of your national recording artist Steelheart Gibsonton, FL (1/11-1/13) Donation will be allocated for that performing Saturday - February 16th Annual Gibtown Bikefest purpose.) Be part of this Augusta 16th. This year’s Festival includes at International Independent Tradition! Patch Ride - Patches January 26 - January 27 a Sunday charity ride (open to Showmen’s Association. are $5 each. 8-10am Registration all vehicles), vendors, freestyle Atlanta, GA Great American [Friday - DECARLO Band with $10 each - Breakfast Available acts, a motorcycle & truck show, Tommy DeCarlo 5pm][Saturday Motorcycle Show 2019 at Cobb from IHOP Menu!

11:15-11:45am Galleria Centre.

Atlanta’s largest burnout competition, great food, - Great White 6:30pm] Arrive at the “Blue Goose” for indoor motorcycle show returns and more! ThunderByTheBay.org GibtownBikeWeek.com “Hot Coffee” and Veteran Patient to the Cobb Galleria Centre Visitation! Group photo will be in Atlanta! See and compare February 21 - February 24 January 11 taken. 12:00 Noon Arrive at: the new models for 2019, Bloomingdale, GA 2019 CPL Tifton, GA Tifton HarleyAmerican Legion, 3219 Richmond Systems National Roadrace plus parts, accessories, and Davidson Second Annual Hill Rd, Augusta everything you need to get on Series - Roebling. The American Catalog Party 6:30pm-8pm. the open road. See foreign and 12:00-1:00 pm FREE “HOT” Historic Racing Motorcycle Come help choose what styles Lunch will be provided, 50/50 YOUR dealership buys for 2019. domestic motorcycles, one of Association Motorcycle Race & Prize Drawings! Legion Turkey Rounds 1 & 2 of the CPL a kind custom bikes, cruisers, Enjoy refreshments and drinks Shoot 2-4 pm, $3 a shot. SNOW Systems National Roadrace sport bikes, choppers, trikes, on us. 229-387-8855 OR SHINE EVENT! and touring bikes. Get great Series. Vintage Motorcycle Road 706-399-7539 deals on motorcycles, trailers, January 12 Racing at it’s best. Thursday and leathers, ATVs, scooters, LED Conyers, GA Falcons Fury Friday AHRMA-run practice days February 3 Harley-Davidson Power Through lights, detail products, patches AHRMA Roadracing School Webster, FL Howard’s Swap-O- available. AHRMA.org and sewers, riding glasses, Winter Event. Live music, Free helmets, resorts, seat cushions, Rama at Webster’s Flea Market. food, 50/50 raffle, and more.

First Sunday of every month. accessories, custom chrome & 770-979-7999 February 24 Cycle and Auto Swap meet paint, insurance, jewelry, cold Richmond Hill, GA Racing Past 6:30am – 3pm $5 Admission weather wear, gloves, wheels, January 12 Cancer 9am Southern Biker (under 12 Free) Includes free tires, boots, security, motorcycle Lebanon, TN Annual Tennessee Gear. Poker Run to benefit a drink. This is the Big One rental, garage gear, seats, Motorama at Wilson County local breast cancer survivor apparel and more to get you on everyone is talking about. A Exposition Center. Huge Swap helping realize a 30-year dream the open road in style no matter classic real deal Swap Meet Meet, Car & Motorcycle Show of Motorcycle Road Racing. and Lots More. Custom Bicycle what you ride. NATCShows.com Swap Meet Vendors Welcome $20 First Hand - $5 Additional Show. Rain or Shine - All Hands. 912-228-5252 Standard Monthly Show Pricing Indoor Show, Admission: $10 - January 26 -January 27 Covered 10x10 space only $12 Charlotte, NC Easyriders 2019 Show Vehicle: $25.

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www.BornToRide.com/events Daytona Beach, Florida the Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle Rally is one of the biggest motorcycle events in the country with over 500,000 motorcycles rolling into Daytona in the spring for Bike Week. Bike Week check website (below) for complete schedule and venues.

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Please help Disciple Christian May 2 - May 5 Motorcycle Club to raise money Atwood, TN Boogie Hollar for a young boy or girl to find Spring Rally. Come join the a Forever family. Whether you fun at this 126-acre biker park ride a motorcycle or not, come with paved roads, hot showers, on out and show your support! and vast camping areas. $15 Single - $20 Two-Up. Enjoy a weekend full of live 704-607-8434 music, great food, vendors, field events, stage contests, April 10 - April 14 Unadilla, GA Angel City Wild- and more. Don’t miss out on the Saturday morning poker West Kustom Kulture Rally & run! 21 AND UP ONLY - NO Music Fest. Live music, Side Show, Pig Racing, Mechanical EXCEPTIONS. This event is now under new management Bull, Vintage Boxing, Arm Wrestling, Hot Rod Rodeo,Dirt by the same folks who bring Track Racing, Traditional Rod you the June Bug Boogie and they are working hard to make & Custom Show,Bike Show, and more. this as great as their Boogie AngelCityMotorcycleRally.com Rallies! BoogieHollar.com outdoors and love spending time with good people, March Moto Madness is for you!

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May 3 - May 5 Hiawassee, GA Georgia Mountain Rally at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. In its 29th year the GMR returns to the ever-popular picturesque fairgrounds in Hiawassee. This area of the Appalachians offers rewarding twisties - including Deal’s Gap, the Cherohala Skyway and the Blue Ridge Parkway - inspiring vistas and renowned mountain hospitality.

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336-643-1367 May 17 - May 19 Denton, NC 10th Annual Antique Motorcycle Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark. Denton Farmpark is a “Ride Back In Time” Over 35 historic buildings on site including a real 1800’s plantation. Ride 1800s train around the grounds while you are there. Fun for all ages!

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Born To Ride is reviewing the top 13 “Biker Exploitation” Films. Elvis’ Roustabout comes in at number 11. In order to understand the true and effectual definition of the word (roustabout), I actually had to do some research. I had always assumed that a ‘Roustabout’ was just a loner that traveled around on a motorcycle, drinking and beating people up.

This vision in my mind was likely based on the movie, which I viewed when I was a child. I wasn’t very far off. It seems that the true definition of a roustabout or people that are (roustabouts) are basically un-skilled laborers. The use of this term is common around oil-rigs and carnivals. I suppose now they would just be referred to as laborers. But that enlightenment, as late in life as it came, has little or nothing to do with the movie itself.

Roustabout isn’t really a biker exploitation film per se, but it does give a glimmer of what life was like in the mid sixties, and it does actually feature Elvis riding a 305 Honda in a lot of scenes. Elvis actually DID ride motorcycles, but the lore that BTR 46 | BORNTORIDE.COM

follows him rarely refers to this activity. And this one is more of a ‘musical’ / ‘romance’ following in the footsteps of other Elvis films. Hey, you gotta admit – Elvis was mostly notorious for his music, not his acting!

Charlie Rogers (played by Elvis) is a musician performing in a “Tea House” which is the 60’s equivalent of a 1920’s speakeasy, or a place that may serve alcohol illegally, or perhaps to folks that are underage. I base this on a popular term used in the movie. The waitress serving some college kids says “ Well if you see that light come on over there it means that the FUZZ is on the way, and you better ditch the beer and go back to the coke”. I LOVE that term Fuzz. (For you younger folks) It’s a really old term for the Police. I remember once I asked a girlfriend “Have you ever been picked up by the Fuzz?” And she replied “No, but I HAVE been slung around by my t*&$!!!”

Anyway, our hero Charlie sings a great anti-college boy song “Poison Ivy League” to the table of kids. As Charlie leaves, he is confronted by a trio of the Ivy-Leaguers and is fired from the gig after brawling with them in the establishment’s parking lot. He uses Judo to overcome the trio, and is soon arrested by the local Fuzz. After a night in jail, Charlie hits the road on his Honda 305 Superhawk motorcycle and encounters Joe, Maggie and Cathy. Joe runs him off the road, and he crashes through a fence wrecking his bike and guitar. Maggie, a carnival owner offers him a place to stay and a job with her carnival while the bike is being repaired. Charlie becomes a roustabout or carnie, and spends most of his time chasing Cathy around the show grounds. Joe spends a lot of time abusing Charlie but Maggie recognizes his musical talents and promotes him to top billing. His singing and musical act draws huge crowds to the carnival. Off stage, Charlie cultivates a romance with Cathy but after numerous troubles with her pugnacious father Joe and an incident over a customer’s lost wallet, Charlie leaves the carnival to star in the show of rival carnival producer Harry Carver. It is at this juncture in the film that you will once again be reminded that this is a ‘biker’ film when Charlie on a dare, rides inside the “Wall of Death”. Yeah, I doubt that Elvis did this stunt himself, but it is curious to see one of the original barrels from the sixties. It’s still a great show today! Charlie is a great success at Carvers show but when Charlie learns Maggie may face bankruptcy, he returns to her carnival and relieves her financial woes with his earnings from Carver’s show. After yet another fight with Joe, our hero saves the day and in the musical finale, he is happily reunited with Cathy and remains with Maggie’s carnival.

If you are an Elvis fan, you’ve already seen this one I’m sure. But if your looking for a hard core biker exploitation film, this really isn’t it!

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Christian Motorcyclists Association Thinking back on a project I undertook years ago, I shake my head in amazement of the many lessons I learned in the process.

I decided that I needed a Harley; no other bike would meet my expectations. In my zeal to get a Harley, I got in way over my head and bought a basket case.

The shop I bought it from promised to let me bring it to the shop on Saturdays and put it all together there. I was also promised some advice during the building process, counsel that would be sorely needed by a rookie bike builder!

The first lesson I learned, since I was outside on a concrete slab and the shop owner was inside the shop, was that my mentor didn’t have time to check on me. He had a business to run and bikes to build or repair. Very simply, if I wanted his advice, I had to go ask him for guidance.

Being young, and not very wise in many ways, I would search for help prior to asking the shop owner, as I didn’t want to bother him. Back then, in the late seventies, there was no YouTube, no internet, or Chilton’s style manuals for Harleys. There was a large paperback book that gave general information, but to be able to use it one needed to have at BTR 48 | BORNTORIDE.COM

least some experience building bikes, I had none!

I also recall, during that adventure, that if the shop owner didn’t have an answer for me, one of his partners could share some ideas. The difficulty there was that the partner would hang out in the mobile home attached to the shop. I would have to go knock on the door and hope I didn’t wake someone up from a nap. If it wasn’t one thing it was another, the project was full of challenges, yet full of life lessons!

This all taught me to be proactive, to ask for help and advice, and to seek out multiple streams of information. I learned to pull up my bootstraps and knock on the door of opportunity, even if it made me hesitant or apprehensive!

The Bible tells us, in Matthew 7:8, “Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.” This verse is meaningful and full not only of hope but promise as well.

This verse pertains to our everyday life and to Jesus’ promises to us as well. If you want Jesus to come into your life and forgive you of your sin, and to be your Savior, ask Him. If you want His love, search for it. If you ask Him to let you into His heart, He will open the door. And it is simple enough to begin by asking for His forgiveness!

If you want a peace and a joy that surpasses everything, just ask, search and knock. He will answer your call every time!

In The Wind, Denny Dingler

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