BORN TO RIDE

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Ron Galletti

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Deb Galletti dgalletti@borntoride.com

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Dave Nichols editor@borntoride.com

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Erick Runyon

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HOWDY BROTHERS AND SISTERS!

DAVE NICHOLS HAIL TO THE KING!

Hey, who’s that on the cover of the August issue of Born To Ride? It’s the King, baby! It’s the very same image of Elvis Presley on a righteous KH Model that graced the cover of the May 1956 issue of Harley-Davidson’s Enthusiast magazine and our way to pay tribute to the awesome 120th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Bikers from all over the world enjoyed the biggest “Homecoming” ever, riding into Milwaukee in July for the biggest motorcycles and music festival ever. This issue of Born To Ride takes you there and offers up a look back at 120 years of Harley history in the great new book, The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection. That special feature alone makes this August issue a Collector’s Edition you’ll want to keep forever!

Did you catch the photo of none other than Willie G. Davidson himself, reading Born To Ride magazine? Speaking of Harley books, Willie G.’s new memoir book Ride Free is a must read! It takes you through his family history and chronicles his rise in the Motor Company as the Vice President of Design. Chances are, you’ve owned and ridden a bike that was styled by Willie!

Cave Spring Rally in Georgia was a big success see page 28 for a preview to next month. Also Next Month the winner of the Boots & Dukes contest Haileigh Sealock will be featured here in the pages of Born to Ride.

Hawgfest is the biggest and best biker party on the planet, and it all happens this September 21st through the 24th in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Get ready to rock with such live tribute bands as Kid Cocky, a Kid Rock tribute, the AC/DC tribute The Jack, the ZZ Top tribute band ZZKC, and the Def Leppard tribute band Def Leggend. Come on out to Hawgfest, throw back a refreshing Number JUAN tequila, and enjoy your summer while supporting a great cause. It all kicks off this September 21st at the Eddy County Sherriff’s Posse Arena in Carlsbad.

Plus, this August issue is packed to the seams with great information about the lifestyle you love. Born To Ride is the place to advertise your biker-friendly business, run or rally. If you’re doing something in the two-wheeled world, we want to know about it and get the word out to our thousands of readers. When you support Born To Ride, you’re making the world a better place for bikers everywhere.

Just turn the page on this scorchin’ issue and dare to read the thoughtful words of our own American patriot Nefarious James as he reminds us that our lifestyle is all about freedom! And remember brothers and sisters, Born To Ride is the best FREE biker magazine in the world. If it is of interest to the riding community, you’ll find it right here.

Don’t forget to join our Facebook Group to keep tabs on the latest rides and happenings and tune in to Boss Hogg Radio (the mouth of the South) for Born To Ride Radio every Thursday night to get great talk and interviews with riding legends. We’re here for ya and proud to bring you the very best motorcycle madness in print each and every month. As the King of rock ‘n’ roll might say, “Thank you… thank you very much.” Now let’s get out there and ride!

— Dave Nichols