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FROM THE PUBLISHER And just like that – BAAAM! We’re back open again – ready or not! That seems to be the story across the Midwest – across the Nation. One way or another, we are opening back up – whether we are ready or not. Unfortunately, everyone seems to still be processing what we all went through this past year. Most businesses are still short staffed because so many are either still sitting on the couch collecting, hiding in the basement, or they’ve realized that life is a lot better with a lot more riding and less 9 to 5. So either out of an effort to maintain “social distancing” (not usually the case) or simply because they can’t staff (more often) – most businesses and events are limiting services or their programming. As you scroll through our pages – you’ll find hundreds of bike nights, rides, swap meets, bike shows, and other destinations for you to ride to. You’ll notice some new ones – but chances are you’ll also notice that a lot of your favorite events and destinations haven’t returned yet. The reasons vary widely, but the end conclusion is all the same – it’s a whole new world out there. With so many changes, it’s important that some things don’t, And as it’s surprisingly often the case, it’s up to us bikers to tow the line and remind everyone what’s important. We are still ALL AMERICANS. We are still ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. And it’s all still a lot easier to make this ride – with BROTHERS and SISTERS at our side. This isn’t about political parties or candidates – it’s far bigger than that. This is about us maintaining our culture and core values. It’s about us celebrating FREEDOM and standing as ONE. So we need to be more patient while we are out. We need to be more understanding when standing in line. And we CAN’T become cynical and start hating the folks we don’t know. That’s NOT what we do – and it accomplishes nothing. We’re BIKERS – and one of the reasons we love this life and our community, is that WE KNOW THE SECRET. We’re ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! We’re all BROTHERS and SISTERS on the OPEN ROAD. And we need have each other’s BACK! The Bike Nights, Rallies, and Bike Shows are all returning… in most cases.

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Let’s ALL make them a success. Let’s support the businesses and organizations as they get back on their feet. And let’s be patient with them. Even if it’s a new event or destination – they are all just Brothers and Sisters that we haven’t met yet. I’m looking forward to seeing you all out on the road. RIDE STRONG! Derek

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ROAD TALES

MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY

BUCKEYE THINDER RUN

CALENDAR FEATURE

SHINE & IRON

IRON & INK

TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!

MARKETPLACE

SERVICE SPECIALISTS

UPCOMING MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

FUNNY STUFF

RECIPES

WORD SEARCH

PARTING SHOTS

SPONSOR LISTING

SCAVENGER HUNT

SPORT TOURING

BUYING A USED DIRT BIKE

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ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION FOR RIDES – Easier than Ever!

Join Thunder Roads Ohio on Saturday August 7, 2021 for the 2nd Annual Ride for First Responders Motorcycle Ride, Car Show and NEW for 2021, Rib Burn Off at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. This event is hosted by BLUE LINE UNLIMITED – a grass roots non-profit organization providing assistance to first responders and their families in the way of benefits, education, and equipment. Since 2016 – Blue Line Unlimited has distributed more than $150,000 to support First Responders and their families! This year, motorcycles will be starting from locations across Northeast Ohio and then heading to the Geauga County Fairgrounds where the main event is being held. Starting points for each county are: Ashtabula: Nassief Honda in Austinburg Geauga: Thompson Circle Lake: Western Reserve Harley-Davidson in Mentor

This new system allows hosts to quickly and easily scan in riders using scanners provided by RtR or simply their own phones or ipads. Hundreds and even thousands of riders can quickly and easily be scanned in by just a few people using this system.

Medina: Stinger Harley-Davidson in Medina Portage: Sarchione Chevrolet in Randolph Summit: Rubber City Harley Davidson in Cuyahoga Falls Trumbull county: Quaker Steak & Lube in Warren Registration will begin at 9am at each location, with Kick Stands Up at 10am SHARP to head to the festivities at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.

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In 2020, RTR introduced a new system that allowed riders to simply and easily sign up for events without ever leaving the event website – and without having to register on another service. Pre-registration allows organizers to more accurately plan and prepare for the event by having a listing of participants already committed to it. And in return, many organizers offered discounts and extra incentives – such as FREE T-shirts – to riders making the early pledge. Many ride organizers reported that their 2020 rides went easier and had better attendance than ever using the RtR system – and RtR has kicked things up even more for 2021 with DIGITAL CHECK-IN and TICKET SCANNING!

Cuyahoga: Rock-n-Roll Harley-Davidson in Cleveland

Every motorcycle rider and vehicle exhibitor will receive 1 FREE ticket to be entered into the $5,000 Cash Bash Drawing with a grand prize of $2,000! Tickets and additional information is now available at BlueLineUnlimited.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thunder Roads Ohio has teamed up with ReasonsToRide.com to offer event organizers and riding organizations the ability to offer riders and bike show exhibitors the ability to quickly and easily register in advance of shows and rides.

This SAME system was initially designed by RtR Developers to handle concert and music festival tickets and has proven itself efficient and reliable over the last 5 years – processing over $5 MILLION in ticket sales. Riders and event organizers can check out the system by heading to ReasonsToRide.com and selecting EVENT TICKETS at the top of the page. For more information on hosting your upcoming RIDE REGISTRATION or offering DIGITAL TICKETING / SCANNING – email Events@ReasonsToRide.com

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Follow us on Facebook at THUNDER ROADS OHIO for updates, photos, and more - updated DAILY. www.facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio RIDE REPORT: Cleveland Bikers for Charity BACK THE BLUE RUN By Bill Davis, Thunder Roads Ohio Contributor This year I joined Cleveland Bikers for Charity (CBC) on their BACK THE BLUE RUN – and I believe it’s by far the best charity motorcycle ride of the year that I’ve been on. It was obvious right from the start it was a wellplanned ride. My hat is off to all the volunteers and the CBC who spent countless hours working on this. I do not want to forget the police officers that made this event possible. Thank you! I got to Grindstone tap House about 10:45, just enough to find a place to park in a full parking lot. Got off my Harley and walked around checking out all the fine-looking bikes. After registering for the event, I still had time to grab breakfast they were serving outside. For only $6.50 you ate like a king! It was getting close to 11:30 time to mount up and get ready to ride with the other 300 plus riders. We all started up are bike, it was pure music listening to hundreds of bikes revving their engines all at once! Show time! The bikes started to pull out of the parking lot one by one. First thing you noticed was the huge American flag you drove under, then the police officers stopping traffic. As I pulled out on to the main road, I was one of many that revved my engine slowly releasing my clutch as I blasted down the road!! Once all the riders were on the road we all bonded instantly and road together like we have done this 100 times. We got on 71 north. It felt great. No cars to be seen…..None! The police officers were blocking all entrance ramps entering 71. How freaking cool…..I saw nothing but bikes riding 2 by 2 in front of me and as I looked in my mirror it was the same…… we owned 71 We were led off 71 and road through downtown Cleveland and did not stop for 1 freaking red light, again thanks to the Cleveland police. When we arrived at our destination, we all parked in the street that was closed just for us. Everyone then walked over to the park for the ceremony at the peace officer memorial. The weather was hot, I found a tree for shade as I listened to the speakers speak. When the speakers were done, 100s of of all walk back to our bikes.

could hear was motorcycle engines. Damn did it sound good. We were led off to a side road and again thanks to the hard work of the police officers blocking all 300 plus bikes did not stop for red lights or stop signs. It was a wonderful ride to Geneva. Once we got to downtown Geneva it was every man for himself for parking. I parked my #$% and walked to the first bar I came to and who did I see? The couple that I rode next to for hours. I bought them a beer and we talk about rides though out the country we have both been on. They were a great couple. After talking for a while, it was time to eat and I was hungry. I walked over to Ed’s for a cheeseburger and a shake. After downing 2 shakes it was time to walk around and check things out. Well, it became obvious to me as I looked at the gray clouds rolling in I could get wet. Then suddenly - bam! It started to rain. Oh no, I just waxed my bike. I found a place with a roof and waited it out. Once it started to clear up it was time to roll. Wiped the seat down jumped on and road down the wet street. About a mile or so out of town the street was dry and I saw blue skies. Ok, I’m a hap camper now. Jumped on 90 now that I’m by myself I can ride my way…… HARD! As I was riding 85 - 90 mph. gray clouds started to roll in. Crap. Now it’s raining. No problem we all have ridden in the rain. As I passed a underpass there were 5 or 6 bike sitting there. I kept riding but my Visibility was getting poor. A few miles down the road again I saw bikes under the underpass, again I kept going but staring I stopped. My visibility was almost zero now. It was raining hard. On the third over pass I gave up and parked under it. About 30 minutes later it was good enough for me to ride. Back on the road. Wet and cold, but that’s part of riding and I love it!!!!!!!! Ride safe

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The Machine Gun Preacher Comes to Cleveland

Thunder Roads Ohio Launches Mission 2021 with Sam Childers in Rocky River. On Sunday, August 25th; Thunder Roads Ohio had the opportunity to join with Armored Disciples Motorcycle Ministry and other riding ministries to welcome Sam Childers – The Machine Gun Preacher – to Cleveland for an afternoon. If you’re not familiar with Sam Childers and the work he’s done – it’s a story that you need to hear. In the simplest of terms, he is a biker from Pennsylvania that traveled to Africa back in 1998 and witnessed atrocities that ended turning his world upside down. He has since literally saved the lives of THOUSANDS of children that in many cases had been simply left to die. That’s not dramatics or an overstatement. These were orphans that had lost their parents to the violence that has ravaged Sudan, Uganda, and the region for more than 50 years. In this part of Africa, there were no governmental social services for children. And the violence and horrors were simply so overwhelming that many traditional missionary and aid organizations simply withdrew from the region. It was a situation so bad that news organizations and even the worlds governments simply looked the otherway. But along comes Sam Childers, a BIKER from Pennsylvania, and he took it upon himself to make a difference. One man on a mission to save the lives of children. Instead of being overwhelmed by the challenge – he SIMPLY DID IT. He did what nobody else seemed capable of doing – and he’s been saving the lives of children ever since. For more on Sam Childers and his organization – Angels of East Africa, googgle them online or visit their Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/MGP) @MachineGunPreacher. You can also visit our websites and follow our social media pages for updates on his work and how YOU can help. Back when we started Thunder Roads Ohio in 2011, we first crossed paths with Sam and learned of his work. I was already aware of the atrocities in Sudan after meeting a war refugee from the region while I was in school years before – so I felt a calling to help however I could. We supported a few appearances and helped share his story. But as happens in life, we became distracted with the realities of our own lives and we lost touch. Then it just “so happened” that Sam would be in Florida this Spring while we were in Daytona for Bike Week. And then “coincidentally” it turned out that Sam would be in Ohio this Spring for a Bike Blessing with the Kingdom Knights Motorcycle Ministry in Akron. I had the opportunity to catch up with Sam and do an interview – which you can find on our facebook page and website. In doing so, we had a simple question – “What’s going on with the Machine Gun Preacher – ten years later, what’s happened with your mission?” To which his reply was even simpler – “I never stopped.” We will share more of his story and work over the coming months and you can find more online, but the simple truth of his life and all that he’s accomplished was exactly what we needed to hear after all we’ve been through over the past year. It was the inspiration for a new charitable initiative and focus for our organization – Mission 2021. Photos by David Eggert, NEO Pro Imaging 10

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MISSION 2021: And the Machine Gun Preacher Bike Mission 2021 for us is all about launching a new initiative that is focused purely on making a difference. It’s not about politics, race, past history, or any other drama or excuses that might overwhelm or distract us. This isn’t JUST about saving the LIVES of children in Africa – it’s about waking us up and inspiring us to make more of our own lives. Sure there’s A LOT of craziness going on in the world – but we CAN NO LONGER simply leave it to others to fix. We all can’t travel to Africa, nor should we. We have plenty that we can do in our own corner of the world – or even just here in the United States. But in supporting SAM’S WORK – we can help energize change in our own communities. Our belief is that MISSION WORK and helping others is inspiring and can fuel change in our own lives. We’ve partnered with Sam’s organization – Angels of East Africa, LLC (a 501c3 organization) and Western Reserve Charities, Inc, to launch a campaign to not only support their work in Africa and organizations working to make a difference in our own communities right here in Ohio and the US. A central piece of this effort is a campaign to raffle off Sam’s own personal bike – a Harley-Davidson Street Glide that he had customized in his Pennsylvania shop. It’s one of the original MACHINE GUN PREACHER motorcycles and really a cool bike with a unique look and history. We are now helping to collect donations which give you the chance to win this motorcycle – while helping to both support the work of SAM and his organization AND local charities right here in Ohio. Over the next several months we are going to share more and more about both Sam Childers and his work – as well as local individuals and organizations that are working in our own communities. Through the Bike Raffle and other initiatives you can help support these efforts and be a part of the change we need. We can NO LONGER simply wait for others to fix our communities and consequently our NATION as a whole. We need to step up ourselves. You can find out more and get your tickets online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com.

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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES What’s it like? What is it like to be a Christian? Aren’t there a lot of rules to follow? Like, you can’t wear certain clothes or go certain places? Aren’t there commands you have to follow like a bunch of do’s and don’ts? I mean really, what’s it like? Aren’t you missing out? Do you ever have any fun? Can you laugh? Don’t you have to pray like twenty hours a day? What happens if you do something wrong? How do you know it’s real? Isn’t it considered a sin to ride a motorcycle?

Join us for our CMA Ohio State Rally, July 29th – 31st at PickNaz Church in Pickerington, Ohio. Crazy fun going on! Dirty Dawgs will be there with great food! Come and ride with us! Contact us at 419-230-9784 Catch you in the wind! Mary G.

These are questions we get all the time about Christianity. The truth is, Christianity is much like motorcycling…if I have to explain, you won’t understand. It has to be experienced before you really get it and it’s more about relationship than rules. Relationship that begins with the reality of who Jesus is and why would He die for you and me? The answer to that is simple….He loves. He doesn’t condemn, judge or evaluate us to see if we are good enough, He doesn’t cause trouble or sickness or accidents so He can test us or teach us stuff. No…He simply loves. I would love to tell you that being a believer, (that’s the term I use more often now as Christian, although it means Christlike, has taken on a whole new meaning in this world today), is a piece of cake. Believe and be on easy street with no problems, issues, or troubles, but I can’t because Jesus Himself said that this life would not be lived without persecution or troubles. However, He added that if we choose to follow Him, He will be with us through them all and carry more of the weight than we ourselves need to bear. Knowing that is what brings peace to every situation and freedom from the burdens that life throws at you. When I ride, He is with me. When I laugh, He laughs too. When I am sad, He lifts me up. When I am angry, He soothes my soul. I have no fear for He is with me. I have no concern for what tomorrow brings, because I know He holds my future. What is it like to be a Christian? Believing in what you cannot see, holding on to what you cannot feel, and finding freedom that is truly real.

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COME RIDE WITH US! CMA is a servant minded interdenominational motorcycle ministry with a nondenominational message of hope and love through Jesus Christ. Enjoy the family atmosphere, make life-long friends, and join an army of people dedicated to changing the world, one heart at a time in the highways and byways. Visit us at www.cmausa.org for more information. Have a message you’d like to share? If you have a message that you’d like to share with riders across Ohio and the Midwest, let us know. TRO welcomes the opportunity to work with established motorcycle ministries. Feel free to share upcoming events with us as well, by emailing information to Events.ThunderRoads@gmail.com

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• WINNERS DRAWN YEAR-ROUND! • SIMPLE DIGITAL CHECK-IN’S! • OVER 1,000 WINNERS IN 2019 OVER 50 EACH MONTH! Thunder Roads Ohio (TRO) is proud to present the 2021 BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN - a state-wide, summer-long riding challenge with YEAR-ROUND opportunities to WIN by hitting the coolest riding destinations and events across Ohio! This is a riding challenge like no-other and features great prizes every month that you earn simply by getting out to ride and discovering new stops ALL ACROSS OHIO and the MIDWEST!

Checking in at Ride Stops! You check-in at designated RIDE STOPS with your phone and through FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER. Simply check in at the location using Facebook and then post a picture of yourself there. You can include your card if convenient. Include #THUNDERRUN in your comments or tag Thunder Roads Ohio in the post. If you’re not on Facebook, you can take a picture of yourself there with your ride card or motorcycle and email it to BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com Checking in at TRO Tour Stops! Throughout the year, the TRO ROAD CREW will be hitting rides, rallies, bike shows, and various events throughout the state – and beyond! In some cases the CREW will be attending national rallies and other events throughout the Midwest – including Michigan and Pennsylvania motorcycle events. Anywhere the TRO CREW is at – instantly becomes a RIDE STOP! There is a listing of Tour Stops in the magazine and online each month. You can sign in on the Ride Stop Clipboard or check in with your smart phone. “Make Your Own Ride Stop!” Riders can recommend a RIDE STOP by simply “Checking-In” through their facebook account with

the hashtag #THUNDERRUN. Within the post, BTR Riders should say that they are “Making this their Ride Stop” and that we should also. You can also include why – “They have the BEST Bike Night!” or “BEST BURGERS IN OHIO!” Special prizes each month are allocated for these check-in’s and the stop itself can win – if applicable. Selected “MAKE YOUR OWN RIDE STOP’s” have a chance to win up to $5,000 in prizes – and each posting increases their chances to win! In such cases, the person(s) nominating the Stop with their checkin is also eligible for additional prizes as well.

How do you Start? (It's really simple!)

1. Get your Ohio Ride Card! (Online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com, at an Event, or at some Ride Stops!) You can check in without a Card – using Facebook. 2. Like Thunder Roads Ohio on Facebook. 3. Get the list of stops each month from your Thunder Roads Magazine, the website (ThunderRoadsOhio.com), or Facebook. 4. Ride out to these stops and show them your card or check in with the #THUNDERRUN Hashtag on social media – Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 5. And then you win cool prizes, including cold hard CASH!

You can request a Ride Card through our website!

You can now go online and register for your Thunder Run Ride Card through our website – www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com. Simply head to the TRO Online Store and order your Ride Card. There is a $5 convenience fee for this option – but ALL PROCEEDS are applied to our Warrior Fund, sponsoring charitable motorcycle events and organizations across Ohio.

Once you have received your OHIO RIDE CARD, you will not be asked to provide personal information or emails at any location for check-in. You simply enter your ride card number! PLEASE NOTE - You can still use your previous Ride Cards. All Ride Card registrations carry over, however you are welcome to pick up a new shiny one if you’d like.

As we mentioned, this is a dynamic event – intended to be tweaked and developed over time. If you have ideas, suggestions, or concerns – please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can email us at BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com

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TRO CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES The Bike Show Series

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Over the last several years, Thunder Roads Ohio has worked to develop the TRO Championship Bike Show Series as a means of showcasing both the rides that our readers have and the amazing works of rolling art that local shops and builders have been producing in an informal, fun format. Along the way, we discovered that many local riders had never participated in a Bike Show – never considering that their bikes were “show worthy”. It turns out though, that most riders have an appreciation – even a love of motorcycles that goes beyond the amount of chrome on a bike or if there are water spots and dust on them. We’ve hosted Bike Shows at indoor venues showcasing bikes with less than a dozen miles on them – and we’ve hosted Bike Shows at outdoor venues ranging from dealership parking lots to grass fields with countless entries still hot from riding in from across the state! Throughout, we’ve discovered that it’s not always the most polished that gets the attention, but it’s the love and work that goes into the bike that everyone appreciates. Even if you’ve never participated in a Bike Show before, we encourage everyone to participate and have fun with the shows! Chances are that you’ll discover a greater appreciation for what makes your bike unique and meet some other folks with a similar passion. And we’re certain you’ll have a blast! The TRO Bike Show Series features local, regional, and nationally recognized shows that all builders and bike owners are welcome to participate in. Vintage, metric, v-twin, customs, restored antiques, “resto-mods”, trikes, and radicals are all welcome to the show. These shows are RIDE-IN shows, meaning the bikes are expected to be ridden and a little bit of road dust is fine. We don’t split hairs over trailering in bikes, but we do require that all bikes must be functioning. They must start and be able to be safely ridden on the road. Most of the shows include voting by event attendees and weighted judges scores. We use this approach to make certain we include both the “popular opinion” and an objective review of the bikes.

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NEW BIKE SHOWS FOR 2021! And many more in the works! 8/14/2021 South East Harley-Davidson Bike Show, Cleveland 8/18/2021 Quaker Steak & Lube, Milford OH 8/21/2021 Iron Pony Bike Show, Columbus OH 8/28/2021 Fink’s Harley-Davidson Bike Show, Zanesville OH 9/4/2021

Resurrection Island Bike Show, Wheeling WV

9/12/2021 Thunder Zone Bike Show, Geneva-on-the-Lake OH 10/2/2021 AHDRA Buckeye Nationals Bike Show, Norwalk OH 10/9/2021 Ashtabula Covered Bridge Festival, Ashtabula OH

Interested in coming out? It’s easy!

Just visit us online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com and you can register for whichever show you’d like. By Pre-Registering, you are locking in your spot, saving a few dollars, and you’ll even get a FREE T-Shirt! Then come on out to the show! Specifics vary by show, but it’s generally an informal process. You’ll meet other builders and exhibitors – and most likely walk away with more than a few new friends in the motorcycle community.

NEW Vintage Classes!

In response to the overwhelming interest in vintage bikes more classic bikes showing up at our shows - we will be adding VINTAGE RACING and VINTAGE TOURING classes as options for exhibitors taking part in the BIKE SHOW SERIES. As always, we will require at least 3 bikes in these classes to qualify for a BESTIN-CLASS AWARD – otherwise the bikes will be pooled with other Vintage bikes. Our hope is that we can encourage more Exhibitors to bring out and show their bikes in these classes with us offering new, distinct classes. Exhibitors to bring out and show their bikes in these classes with us offering new, distinct classes.

ATTENTION MOTORCYCLE SHOPS / CUSTOM BUILDERS / PAINTERS: For shops interested in participating and possibly exhibiting customer and shop bikes, a limited number of shop displays are available at Thunder Roads Bike Shows. Participating shops and organizations are able to offer special incentives for their customers and members. For more information or to reserve space for group bike displays (i.e. shops, clubs, race teams, etc..) email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com

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SOUTH EAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON Bike Show Saturday, August 14, 2021 - CLEVELAND

Thunder Roads Ohio teams up with South East H-D to host their annual summer bike show. Looked for expanded focus on VINTAGE motorcycles as part of this long running tradition.

Quaker Steak & Lube Milford BIKE SHOW

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - CINCINNATI Thunder Roads returns to the Queen City for another QS&L Bike Show! Last month’s one in Colerain was a blast with a great mix of bikes – can’t wait to see the custom and vintage bikes that turn out for this Bike Night Bike Show! Best of Show in Colerain went to a POWERHOUSE Hayabusa – will we see another strong metric showing in Milford?

Quaker Steak and Lube BIKE SHOW Colerain, Ohio Best in Show Award

Steve Howell, 1965 H-D Electro Glide

People’s Choice Award LaRonus Carter, 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa Stock Domestic

Randall Dunn, 2016 Indian

Stock Import

Rob Bradfor, 06’ Yamaha

Vintage Import

Doug Murdock, Honda Trail 70

Vintage Domestic Blake Meyer, 1975 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom Import

Rhino Rhittenhouse, 01’ Suzuki Intruder

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Alonzo Hunley, 2018 H-D Street Glide

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Steve Elam, 1976 H-D Shovelhead

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Kevin Hughes, 2017 H-D Street Glide

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IRON PONY Bike Show

Saturday, August 21 - COLUMBUS This will be the 4th Edition of the IRON PONY BIKE SHOW and it’s already become well established as one of our most diverse and exciting shows. This year will be placing additional focus on the Vintage categories – with several new categories being introduced.

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Saturday, August 28th - ZANESVILLE TRO’s 2019 show at Fink’s was one of the year’s BEST – with dozens of award winning, spectacular bikes! It was a great mix of vintage, baggers, and some of the most unique garage builds of any show!

11th ANNUAL THUNDER ZONE, Geneva-on-the-Lake

Casey Cooper, 69’ Triumph Donald Creech, 04’ H-D XL883

VINTAGE & CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

Michael Fisher, 05’ Kawasaki

Saturday, September 11th

Jenn Holler, 07’ Harley-Davidson Street Bob Blake Howard, ’20 KTM Duke 390 James Ludwick, 07’ Suzuki Hayabusa Jim Moore, 63’ Triumph Dwane Siebe, 14’ Harley-Davidson Street Glide

*Tentative dates. Date and details to be finalized and will be announced in future editions of TRO or at ThunderRoadsOhio.com Register ONLINE at ThunderRoadsOhio.com for these Bike SHOWS and more!

The Championship Bike Show Series returns to the shores of Lake Erie for Geneva-on-the-Lake’s annual biker blowout and TRO’s 11th ANNUAL THUNDER ZONE BIKE SHOW! 2019’s show at the Old Firehouse Winery and Marketplace Landing was an incredible success and the overwhelming feedback was that it was one of the year’s best outdoor Bike Shows. Over 100 show bikes were on display under the trees in the park-like setting – and thousands came through and admired the rolling works of art! We will be adding CUSTOM BUILDER DISPLAYS for shops looking to exhibit and an expanded vendor / exhibitor area for the weekend – including NEW Indoor vendor areas. For more information, email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com

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Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern, MSTA Editor / ReasonsToRide.com Contributor

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Fun at the MSTA Big Lynn Lodge Rally, Little Switzerland, NC

2108-01.jpg The Big Lynn Lodge is located on a mountain ridge next to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a few miles south of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It's one of the most beautiful settings you'll find for a motorcycle rally, and there are fantastic roads in every direction from the doorstep of the lodge. I attend the MSTA rally there every July, riding down through the back roads of Kentucky and Tennessee on Thursday, riding rally routes on Friday and Saturday and returning home on Sunday.

This year my friend Dan Steinberg, who recently moved to the area from Chicago, led the Friday ride. Dan's friends from Chicago, some locals and I made up a group of ten for the day's ride. 2108-02.jpg That's a larger group than I would normally like, but they are all expert riders and Dan is an exceptional ride leader. He took us on many of his favorite back roads few people know about. Dan likes regular breaks, and one of them included the unique Mast Store near Boone, NC. 2108-03.jpg 2108-04. jpg 2108-05.jpg 2108-06.jpg Lunch was at the Farmers Barbecue and Grill in Mountain City, TN. After lunch we continued Northwest and rode through Shady Valley on US421, also known as The Snake. Near South Houston Lake, we turned around, rode back down US421 toward Boone. then US19E to Spruce Pine. I got back in time to get a quick shower and help attendees load routes into their GPS. 30

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The lodge has a nice dining room, with breakfast and dinner included in your stay. 2108-07.jpg After dinner I had booked an appointment with expert masseuse Anne-Marie LaFrance, who comes to the lodge each year to work out the aches and pains of event attendees. Anne-Marie also attends and works my FlyBy Week rally in Marietta, Ohio, the last week of August and loves to work with our riders. She says, "Everyone has a problem they can use help with- it's a target rich environment!" After the massage, I was able to enjoy some adult beverages and listen to Almost Vintage, a rock and blues band that performed a couple sets out on the back porch.

Connect with local Ohio Motorcycle Sport Touring Association riders at these monthly breakfasts: Southwest Ohio Breakfast, 9AM, August 21 Village Family Restaurant 144 S. Main St. Waynesville, OH 45068 Central Ohio Breakfast, 8AM, September 1 Portside Cafe 6515 S High St Lockbourne, OH 43137 eventually picking up US23 to get back to Pataskala, Ohio. I passed through Morehead, crossed into Ohio at Maysville, rode OH763 and my favorite network of back roads to arrive home at Dayton, Ohio, about 5PM. Another fun trip!

My friend Jonathan Rader had arrived about noon on Friday, after getting a nail in his tire on the way down Thursday, forcing him to spend the night in Kingsport, TN. He missed the Friday ride, so he was 100% ready to go for a full day on Saturday, when we were joined by MSTA STAReview magazine layout guru Chris Parker from South Carolina. Thunderstorms were predicted for the afternoon, which is typical for Summer mountain weather. Looking at radar and get-there-dry.com, we chose the 200 mile Southwest loop to avoid them. The morning leg took us on lots of back roads and mountainous terrain, including the steep climb on Green River Cove road, which has fifteen switchbacks in one and a half miles. This was very challenging, as there was oncoming traffic that made the blind corners very difficult. 2108-08. jpg

Don't miss FlyBy Week August 23-29 at Marietta, Ohio. Registrations are coming in fast and the hotels are filling up so make your plans now. https://flybyweek.com/

The lunch stop was at Green River Barbecue in Saluda, NC, where I enjoyed a tasty pulled pork sandwich. After lunch we caught up with a thunderstorm just East of Hendersonville. Looking on the Garmin GPS weather radar display, I thought we could get around it by detouring Northwest, which we did for about eight miles, then turning Northeast to get back on our route. I should not have turned quite so soon, but we lucked out and just got sprinkled on. Eventually our route took us North of I40 and onto NC80, where we had a fun run up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. From there it was about twelve miles on the parkway back to the lodge. It clouded up and sprinkled on us a few times on the parkway, which was not a problem. Rather than get off and go straight to the lodge, we decided to go to the next exit and down the hill to Walmart to get gas so we could start home Sunday with a full tank. Jonathan and I got hit with a strong thunderstorm while in the gas station. It lasted about ten minutes and we left for the lodge when it let up. By the time we got most of the way back up the hill to the parkway the pavement was dry and the sun was out. It was that kind of a day! Saturday evening was dinner, social time and a good night's sleep to get ready for Sunday's ride home. Jonathan and I took back roads to I26 and got through Johnson City and Kingsport, TN, taking US and state routes through Virginia and into Kentucky. Virginia dumped a few brief showers on us but the roads dried out by the time we hit Kentucky. There our route passed through Pikeville and Prestonsburg, where Jonathan split off onto US119, THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE

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What to Look for When Buying a Used Dirt Bike By John Baker, Amsoil.com

Whether you’re new to dirt bikes or a seasoned veteran, you don’t want to waste money on someone else’s junk. Here, our resident two-wheeled experts offer tips on what to look for when buying a used dirt bike.

Check the hours on the bike Some bikes come from the factory with an hour meter installed. Sometimes, enthusiasts install an aftermarket hour meter. If the bike is equipped with an hour meter, check the amount of time on the bike. On a two-stroke bike, higher hours come with less risk. Twostrokes can often last two or three times longer than four-strokes. And, while they may lose some power over time, they’re less likely to suffer significant engine damage that requires expensive repairs. Things are different when buying a used four-stroke dirt bike, however. They typically require a top-end rebuild about every 50 hours. Otherwise, the piston can wear out and cause expensive engine damage. Ask the owner if the bike has been rebuilt. Search online for recommended rebuild intervals. If you consider buying a high-hour four-stroke dirt bike that hasn’t been rebuilt, the price should reflect that; use it as a negotiating tool.

Check the engine oil Ask the owner about his or her maintenance practices. How has the bike been maintained? On four-strokes, how often did they change oil? Since dirt bikes only hold about one quart of oil, most riders change oil frequently. Pull the dipstick and look at the oil, if possible. Look for shiny particles in the oil, which indicate the presence of metal and excessive wear. Particles can indicate a bearing, transmission gear or other component is failing.

Inspect the rear shock for oil leaks by looking for oil and dirt buildup at its base. If oil leaks and collects on the shock, dirt will stick to it. A rear-shock rebuild costs at least $100, so keep that it mind if you notice problems. Riders normally can’t rebuild a rear shock themselves because they don’t have access to pressurized nitrogen or the special tools required. Check the swing arm for excessive play, which holds the rear wheel to the frame. Also inspect the linkage to which the shock connects. Have someone lift the rear of the bike an inch or two off the ground. Try to pull the back tire from side to side to check for lateral movement. Any movement indicates bad bearings or bushings.

Examine the rear suspension, swing arm and linkage This is an important step when buying a used dirt bike. Push down hard on the seat. The bike should rebound in a controlled manner, not like a pogo stick. Climb aboard the bike and bounce on the seat to ensure it offers controlled dampening.

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Check the front suspension This is one of the most abused parts of the bike, meaning it’s something to pay close attention to when buying a used dirt bike.

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The front suspension absorbs the punishment of mile after mile of non-paved surfaces and catching big air. As such, they require periodic maintenance, which some owners overlook. As with the rear shock, check for oil leaks. Run your hand over the tubes to check for oil. Look for dirt buildup where oil may be leaking. Examine fork condition, too. The front suspension requires new oil and possibly seals every 50-100 hours, which may run you up to $200 for a rebuild.

Examine the tires and wheels While you’re looking at the suspension, check tire and wheel condition. Dirt bikes go through tires rather quickly, so worn tires can influence your negotiation when buying a used dirt bike. Look for cracks or checking, which indicate the bike isn’t used much or the owner isn’t changing tires often. Run your fingers over the spokes. They should all be tight and in good shape. Loose spokes indicate the rim is out of true, which could mean the owner hit one too many rocks or other obstacles. New rims are expensive and a possible reason to walk away if you’re not willing to spend the money to replace them.

Listen to the engine & shift through the gears No inspection of a used dirt bike is complete without starting the engine. It should start readily and run smoothly. Watch for excessive smoke from a twostroke, which might take a few seconds to even out after it’s started cold. Listen for any abnormal sounds or loud noises that might indicate piston knock. Rev the engine; it should sound smooth. Continued next page

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What to Look for When Buying a Used Dirt Bike (Continued from p.37) By John Baker, Amsoil.com

Take a ride if you can. This is your chance to ensure the bike pulls well through the gears and shifts smoothly. Ensure the clutch doesn’t slip or grab. You should be able to progressively shift through the gears with no issues and easily find neutral.

If you’re new or you’re smaller in stature, lean toward a 125 or 150. A dirt bike of this size is easier to handle, less expensive to purchase and maintain, and often delivers excellent power, particularly modern bikes.

A slipping or grabbing clutch is a great diagnostic tool; it can point to worn oil, low-quality oil, worn clutch plates or even a faulty transmission.

If you’re an intermediate rider or larger in stature, a 250 will provide a frame about the same size as a 150, but with more power.

Use a good dirt bike motor oil After you buy your bike, make sure to use a good motor oil to get the most years and best performance from your ride. AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil‘s superior friction-durability properties help minimize clutch slippage, fade and chatter, giving riders consistent clutch feel during takeoffs or when maneuvering around obstacles on the trail.

Give it a general visual inspection Walk around the bike and look it over closely. Is the plastic destroyed? That’s an indication the bike was ridden hard and spent too much time on its side. Look at the side cases of the motor where the rider’s boots rub. A lot of wear means the bike has accumulated a lot of miles. On a two-stroke, look for dents in the expansion chamber, which often bears the brunt of falls. Look for scratches and general wear-and-tear that indicate the bike has been abused. Are the ends of the handles beat up? Again, that indicates the bike has spent too much time on its side.

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It’s important to understand what size bike you need when buying a used dirt bike. Size your bike based on your skill level. If you’re new to the sport, be honest about your abilities and choose accordingly. Don’t buy a powerful 450 assuming you can “ride your way into it.” Too much power and too much bike increase your chances of having an accident and ruining what can be a great hobby.

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SHINE 'N IRON

Doug Taylor Moonshiner & TRO Area Manager

M nshiners and Motorcycles On the Master Distiller show, I was called a Motorcycling Moonshiner. This has been a busy month and I feel like I am earning that title with trying to promote Thunder Roads Ohio Motorcycle Magazine and promoting, myself as Doug Taylor, Master Distiller. Whenever possible we combine the two. We have been set up at Bike Nights and local events around Cincinnati including Queen City Harley Davidson, Quaker Steak and Lube in Milford and Colerain, and BAABS Bike Night in Middletown. We were invited to participate in the first Bourbon and Moonshine Festival in Beattyville, Ky. Beattyville is just past Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge area. This small town became the host to what turned into a large event that covered the Main Street and the side street with Distilleries, vendor and of course, Moonshiners. Moonshiners and Master Distillers from The Discovery Channel were present for the event. Donnie and Theresa,” The Beattyville Moonshiners” were instrumental in inviting a varied group from the show, along with vendors and other special celebrities. . The Moonshiners and Master Distillers that were present for the event include Big Chuck, Jeff Edwards, Donnie and Theresa, Van Fields, Royce Neeley, Lawrence Pritchard III, Steve Watson, Shawn Rigsby, Lisa Lowery, Scott Moore and myself. The headliner to play at the show was to be Hank the 4th. Unfortunately, the storms caused his performance to be rescheduled. I can’t wait for the rain date. I have always been a Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr. fan. Doug Taylor “Shiner” TRO Shine On and Ride Safe

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The First Annual Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention (RITC) has been in the works for several years now, having originally been planned for 2020. Presented by the Wheeling Island Hotel – Casino – Racetrack and Breaking Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing in Bridgeport, OH; the convention is a celebration of the ink lifestyle – with amazing tattoo artists, vendors, live entertainment, and fun times for all!

RITC will feature amazing body art from seasoned tattoo masters and also many up-and-coming artists. Featured Artists Include: • • • • • • • • • •

Beyond simply a “convention” RITC is designed to be a fun, friendly atmosphere for both artists and attendees with live bands, Resurrection Dolls, and Tattoo Competitions. THUNDER ROADS OHIO will also be hosting a BIKE SHOW as part of the festivities! Of course, even with everything else going on – world class artistry is the theme of the weekend, and over 100 world class artists will be working on site!

Travis Lamont Chris Shockley Howie Horowitz Jeremy Brown Mohawk Jesse Joe Capone Todd Barlow Tony Frank Ron Russo Jeremy Brown

And over 100 MORE ARTISTS on-site!

Visit the event website and facebook page for more details and links to the artists. In most cases, you’re able to

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schedule appointments in advance. If you’re hoping to get some ink from one of the nationally acclaimed award winning artists – you’ll want to make sure you reach out in advance in most cases.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Beyond the ink and casino – Live Bands will be performing throughout the weekend, along with entertainment from performers such as the STOLEN STITCHES SIDE SHOW, CAPTAIN & MAYBELLE, MONSTER DOLLS, and of course the RESURRECTION DOLLS! Headliners include GREAT WHITE and AUTOGRAPH! Visit the website and facebook page for schedule and more details!

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BIKE SHOW! ReasonsToRide.com will be hosting a TRO BIKE SHOW on-site SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th at the CASINO! The ride-in bike show will feature more than a dozen potential classes, trophies, and placards for all participants. For more details and to register – visit ThunderRoadsOhio. com or Thunder Roads Ohio on facebook for the Resurrection Island Bike Show!

The Venue: WHEELING ISLAND CASINO & RACETRACK The Wheeling Island Hotel – Casino – Racetrack has been a presence in Wheeling, WV for more than a century. The site was hosting racing before the Civil War and is currently one of the largest tourist attractions in West Virginia. It offers table games, video lottery terminals, over 1,100 slot machines, and other gaming amenities – as well as a full-service hotel and banquet center.

Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention September 3-5, 2021

Wheeling Island Hotel – Casino – Racetrack 1 South Stone St., Wheeling WV 26003 www.WheelingIsland.com Admission: Daily Passes – Friday and Saturday - $30, Sunday $20 Weekend Pass: $70.00 Tickets available online at www.RessurectionIslandTattoo.com/ Admissions-Info/ Kids Age 12 and Under are able to get in FREE – to the Convention area only.

And the surrounding region is one of the best riding areas in the country – with winding roads through the mountains and an almost endless variety of cool ride stops!

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8/04/21 05:30:PM Zeppe's Bike Night The Cleveland Eastside's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night returns for 2021 w/ LIVE MUSIC and their great patio! But what really makes this Bike Night - is the crowd! Great folks - riding just about every bike imaginable! Customs, Vintage, and just about every make and model you can imagine! Zeppe's Tavern & Pizerria 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury OH 44065

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BIKE NITES are BACK at QS&L! Live Music, Great Food, and plenty of GIVE-AWAYS! INCLUDING the chance to WIN a 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, sponsored by Eastgate H-D! Quaker Steak & Lube Milford

8/05/21 05:30:PM QS&L COLERAIN BIKE NIGHT The Queen City's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night - Every Thursday in COLERAIN! Register for your chance to win a BRAND NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE from Queen City Harley-Davidson! Live Music! Great Food! Vendors! Giveaways... and of course, GREAT FOLKS! Quaker Steak & Lube Colerain

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Rogues Hollow Festival Motorcycle show Keep your eyes open and join in the meeting, festival ideas and help are always welcome--Lets make the 2021 Rogues Hollow Festival a fantastic one! Village of Doylestown

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8/07/21 12:00:PM POW WOW The event that tries to out do itself every year Once again doing it like no other.. This event is for all civilian and patch holder alike Come out and have a blast with us. The Tribe MC

8/08/21 05:00:PM Bike Night at the Oak Grove Tavern Live Music, specials, great folks! Every Sunday!

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5th Annual Sierah Joughin Memorial Motorcycle Ride 5th Annual Sierah Joughin Memorial Motorcycle Ride to raise funds to continue our mission of personal self defense educational programs for girls 16 and older and to expand our mission to include first responder training scholarships Evergreen High School

937-658-2489 idahonelson@yahoo.com 8/08/21 8:00:AM Walneck's Motorcycle Swap Meets The LEGENDARY WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEETS! Indoor and Outdoor! Over 150 Vendor Spots! www.Walneckswap.com OFFICIAL THUNDER RUN STOP Check in on your Facebook page and post a picture with #ThunderRun for a chance to WIN! Clark County Fairgrounds 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45502

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8/10/21 6:00:PM EURO Bike Night at Grandview Yard The Heights of European technology and American Charm. The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - April thru September 6 pm to 9 pm Grandview Yard 800 W. Goodale Blvd. Grandview Heights, OH 43212 8/12/21 05:00:PM Bike Nite @ Mill Dam Corner Grille BIKE NITE AT MILL DAM!! 75¢ World Famous Wings! $11 Buckets! Rain or shine this Show is a Go! Live at 5! 2 wheels or 4! Huge covered Patio with Bar! Mill Dam Corner Grille 3982 National Rd SE, Hebron, OH 43025 8/12/21 6:00:PM Smitty’s Tavern Bike Nights EVERY THURSDAY Cold beer, laid back atmosphere, great place to stop while out for a ride on the bike. Smitty's Tavern 55 North Main St, New Holland, O Smitty’s Tavern (740) 495-5928 Colburnsabrina@yahoo.com

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8/13/21 06:00:PM Throttle Company Bike Night Throttle Company Bike Night! SECOND Friday of the month, 6-9 April-October. Complete with a food truck! More details to come. Socially distanced and mask-compliant! Throttle Company 1130 West Mound St, Columbus, OH 43223 info@throttlecompany.com 8/14/21 09:00:AM 2ND ANNUAL GRAB A BANDANNA FOR HANNAH RUN $15 / Rider $10 per Vehicle $10 Passenger First Bike Out at 11am, Dinner will be provided upon return. Italian American Club 250 Penn Ave., Salem OH

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8/14/21 10:00:AM 8th Annual Ride + Car & Bike Show 8th Annual Ride Reg: 10AM, KSU: 12 PM, Bike show follows Reg: 1PM. Pinkup contest/ awards at 5:30:PM. Enjoy live music, food, and raffles. (Enter on Western Avenue) Front Street, New Richmond, OH Harleys Against Heroin 513-919-5528 harleysagainstheroin@yahoo.com 8/15/21 9:30:AM 12th Annual Bikers for Boobs Poker Run Start: Rubber City Harley-Davidson End: Summit County Fairgrounds Main Arena, More details to come. Mark your calendars as we are going to plan as though we can have our event as normal this year. Fingers crossed that we can! 100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT STEWART’S CARING PLACE LOCATED IN FAIRLAWN Rubber City Harley-Davidson 1120 Main St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH INFO@AKRONBFB.COM

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8/15/21 10:30:AM Poker Run for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Come out & ride! We have put together a day of fun for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Sign up starts 10:30am 11:50am at Blondie’s. Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill Blondie’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7886 CinDay Rd., West Chester Township, Ohio 45069 Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill

8/20/21 12:00:PM 4th Annual Ohio Vintage Nationals and Drew's Vintage Cycle Swap Our 4th Annual Quaker City motorsports Motorcycle weekend featuring the NVMDRA Ohio Vintage Nationals and Drew's Vintage Cycle swap meet. A weekend filled with vintage motorcycle racing, haggling at the swap, and meeting up with old friends. Quaker City Motorsports Park 10225 W South Range Rd, Salem, OH Vintage Dragbike Racing

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8/18/21 06:00:PM Bike NITE @ Quaker Steak & Lube MILFORD! Every Wednesday 6-10pm BIKE NITES are BACK at QS&L! Live Music, Great Food, and plenty of GIVE-AWAYS! INCLUDING the chance to WIN a 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, sponsored by Eastgate H-D! Quaker Steak & Lube Milford 590 Chamber Dr, Milford OH 45150 kdonahoe@premierlube.com

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8/20/21 06:00:PM ATP @ Queen City Harley 5 musicians based out of the Cincinnati / Dayton Ohio area who have been on the scene enough to Age to Perfection. They play your favorite hits from the late 90's to the early 2000's! Come out and enjoy Aged to Perfection Queen City Harley Davidson 5960 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH Queen City Harley Davidson 513-813-8322 nfo@queencityhd.com

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8/21/21 11:00:AM Motorcycle Rodeo and Cookout Rodeo / Cookout Carroll County Veterans Club 2038 brenner RD. NE, Carroliton OH Ninja (330-432-818) www.leathernecknationme.com 8/21/21 9:00:AM Track Day's Track Day Akron Zulu Thompson Parkway 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson OH 44086 Mr. Biggz 330-808-4057 DanBoylcin1890 @gmail.com 8/25/21 07:00:PM BAABS Bike Night ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE BIKES ARE ROLLING OUT AND BANDS ARE CRANKING IT UP. BIKE NIGHT AT BAABS Bike CONTEST, FOOD and LIVE MUSIC! Raffles, Vendors BAAB's Bar, Bistro, and Boating 2401 Carmody Blvd, West Middletown, OH 45042 info@baabsent.com

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Bike Nite @ Mill Dam Corner Grille BIKE NITE AT MILL DAM!! .75 Cent World Famous Wings! $11 Buckets! Rain or shine this Show is a Go! Live at 5! 2 wheels or 4! Huge covered Patio with Bar! Mill Dam Corner Grille 3982 National Rd SE, Hebron, OH 43025

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Bike Nights are back at STinger H-D! Food Truck, music, adult beverages, bikini bike wash, vendors, and MORE! Stinger Harley-Davidson

8/26/21 6:00:PM Smitty’s Tavern Bike Nights EVERY THURSDAY Cold beer, laid back atmosphere, great place to stop while out for a ride on the bike. Smitty's Tavern 55 North Main St, New Holland, OH 44145 Smitty’s Tavern (740) 495-5928 Colburnsabrina@yahoo.com

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8/26/21 06:00:PM Hunter Street Saloon BIKE NIGHT THURSDAY Bike Night featuring LIVE MUSIC! Food and Drink Specials! Great Staff - and so much more! Convenient parking adjacent to the patio and outdoor bar. Hunter Street Saloon 885 W Hunter STreet, Logan, OH 43138

Ride for the Fallen Safe riding everyone! Rubber on the road and shiny side up!! $20 per rider, $10 for second rider. VFW Post 1380 1131 Sugar Grove Rd SE Lancaster, OH 43130

8/28/21 10:00:AM Support Autism Poker Run Rain or Shine, this Poker Run will begin with registration at American Legion Post 196 at 10:00 am. Get your tickets soon - registration for Poker Run ends August 2nd. First bike out will begin at 11 am Brecksville American Legion Post 196 7400 Chippewa Road Brecksville, OH 44141 (440) 526-3777 8/29/21 05:00:PM Bike Night at the Oak Grove Tavern Live Music, specials, great folks! Every Sunday! Oak Grove Tavern 8340 Alkire Rd, Galloway, OH 43119

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Sassy's Bar and Grille 10755 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg OH 44087 Marry Ann Link 330-840-9741 segelnhome@outlook.com 8/29/21 05:00:PM Dawg Ugly Bike Nights Every Sunday, May 16 - Sept 19th. Live Music! Great back patio with outdoor stage! Dawg Ugly 121 S. Water St., Williamsport, OH 43164 April 740-243-5002

The Cleveland Eastside's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night returns for 2021 w/ LIVE MUSIC and their great patio! But what really makes this Bike Night - is the crowd! Great folks - riding just about every bike imaginable! Customs, Vintage, and just about every make and model you can imagine! Zeppe's Tavern & Pizerria 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury OH 44065

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9/02/21 06:00:PM Hunter Street Saloon BIKE NIGHT THURSDAY Bike Night featuring LIVE MUSIC! Food and Drink Specials! Great Staff - and so much more! Convenient parking adjacent to the patio and outdoor bar. Hunter Street Saloon 885 W Hunter STreet, Logan, OH 43138 Hunter Street Saloon hunterstreetsaloon@gmail.com 9/05/21 05:00:PM Dawg Ugly Bike Nights Every Sunday, May 16 - Sept 19th. Live Music! Great back patio with outdoor stage! Dawg Ugly 121 S. Water St., Williamsport, OH 43164 April 740-243-5002

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A Shot of Whiskey A man walks into a bar and orders a shot of whiskey then looks into his pocket. He does this over and over again. Finally, the bartender asks why he orders a shot of whiskey and afterwards look into his pocket. The man responded, "I have a picture of my wife in there and when she starts to look good then i'll go home." Drunk Husband A wife was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband's key in the door. "Stay where you are," she said. "He's so drunk he won't even notice you're in bed with me." Sure enough, the husband lurched into bed none the wiser, but a few minutes later, through a drunken haze, he saw six feet sticking out at the end of the bed. He turned to his wife: "Hey, there are six feet in this bed. There should only be four. What's going on?" "Nonsense," said the wife. "You're so drunk you miscounted. Get out of bed and try again. You can see better from over there." The husband climbed out of bed and counted. "One, two, three, four. You're right, you know."

A man was walking through a rather seedy section of town, when a bum walked up to him and asked the man for two dollars. The man asked, "Will you buy booze?" The bum replied, "No." Then the man asked, "Will you gamble it away?" The bum said, "No." Then the man asked the bum, "Will you come home with me so my wife can see what happens to a man who doesn't drink or gamble?"

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Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese Hot n Cheesy Taco Dip

Serve 6, 2 cups each

Serves 6 (or 3 hungry bikers)

219 cals, 7g fat – 2 cups

½ pound ground beef

1-20 ounce package pre-shredded hash brown-style potatoes 2 Egg whites 4 tablespoons flour 1 small sweet onion, coarsely chopped 2 cups raw spinach, cooked and chopped 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese 4whole eggs 8 egg whites Salt and pepper to taste Chives for garnish

½ tbsp Taco Seasoning 2 tbsp water 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 cup salsa ½ cup jack cheese, shredded ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup lettuce, finely shredded (optional) 1 tomato, finely diced (optional) 1 avocado, finely diced (optional) 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional) 1 handful cilantro (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F., and lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the first three ingredients together in a large bowl, add salt and pepper Spoon potato mixture into each prepared muffin cup until about 1/3 full.

Brown the ground beef in a pan, drain the grease add the taco seasoning and water, mix and simmer until the water evaporates.

Gently press the potato mixture down in the middle and up the sides of each cup.

Mix the beef, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa and cheeses in a large bowl, reserving some of the cheese.

Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with the reserved cheese. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 20-30 minutes. Optionally serve topped with fresh shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives and cilantro

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Scramble onions, spinach, mushrooms, cheese together, salt and pepper Spoon a few tablespoons of scramble eggs into each nest and top with chives

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SPONSOR INDEX WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS THAT HELP MAKE THIS MAGAZINE POSSIBLE. IT IS ONLY WITH THEIR SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT THAT WE CAN PRODUCE WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE THE FINEST REGIONAL MOTORCYCLE PUBLICATION IN THE NATION.

Action Extreme............................................................. 37 AHDRA Racing......................................................21, 59 Airport Tavern (Lore City)........................................... 22 American Legion Portage Post 496........................... 58 Amherst Meadowlarks MC / MX.............................. 37 Armored Disciples Motorcycle Ministry.....................13 Avon Boot Shop........................................................... 27 Bair's Powersports........................................................ 39 Bar Eighty Two............................................................. 26 Barnaul Ammo............................................................. 48 Bears Vintage Metalworks.............................................7 Bikers For Boobs (Akron)............................................ 52 Blue Line Unlimited...........................................2, 54, 63 Buckeye Thunder Run...................................................14 Buffalo Wild Wings..................................................... 27 Cash 4 Motorcycles.................................................... 27 Christian Motorcycles Association..............................12 Cleveland Bikers for Charity (CASINO RUN).......... 53 Crazy Fox Saloon (Bucyrus)....................................... 27 Crystal Rock Campground......................................... 38 Deftone Cycles (Chagrin Falls).................................. 49 Easyriders Rodeo.........................................Inside Cover EROC Racing...................................................36,37, 39 Fink's Harley-Davidson.................................................21 Flamingo Bar (Batavia)............................................... 26

Flatrock Distilling Company.........................................41 GearHeadz.................................................................. 63 Geico Local.....................................................................1 Geneva-on-the-Lake Thunder Zone / Bike Show...... 23 Geno's (Medina)......................................................... 22 Greater Good Tattoo Company................................ 45 Hales Harley-Davidson................................................31 Harbor House Bar & Grill........................................... 28 Holeshot KTM.............................................................. 49 Hot Grillz.......................................................................31 Hunter Street Saloon (Logan)......................................41 Incredible Pizza Company (Newark)........................ 26 Indian of Columbus........................................................4 Iron Horse Campgrounds........................................... 48 Iron Horse Cycles........................................................ 49 Iron Pony / Pony Powersports.......................................5 Iron Pony Bar & Grill (Sandusky)............................... 27 Jimmy Bukketts...............................................................61 Johnny's ....................................................................... 65 Kingdom Knights Motorcycle Ministry.......................13 Mill Dam Corner Grille............................................... 26 Northern Yankee Moonshine......................................41 Oak Grove................................................................... 26 Ohio Dept. of Public Safety (Motorcycle Ohio)........51 Old Firehouse Winery..................................................61

Old Motorcycles Wanted........................................... 49 Progressive Insurance........................ Inside Back Cover Quaker Steak & Lube - Cincinnati Group.................. 29 Queen City Harley-Davidson..................................... 57 Ressurection Island Bike Show................................... 22 Ressurection Island Tattoo Convention.................42-44 RockaBilly Ruckus........................................................ 52 RUSS BROWN..............................BACK COVER PAGE Sassy's (Twinsburg)...................................................... 55 Shamrock Sports Bar & Grille.................................... 27 Soldiers for Jesus..........................................................12 Soles Motor Sports LLC............................................... 49 Southeast Harley-Davidson....................................3, 20 The Bike Shop.............................................................. 49 The Hydrant (Berea).................................................... 28 The Max (Logan)..........................................................41 Throttle Company........................................................ 33 Tow Path Bar & Grille.................................................. 26 Trillions (West Chester)................................................ 27 Walneck's..................................................................... 54 Western Reserve Harley-Davidson............................. 25 Western Reserve Harley-Davidson / Honda............ 25 Wheeling Island - Casino - Hotel - Racetrack..... 43, 44 Whitehorse Biker Church.............................................12 Youngstown Cycle....................................................... 49 Zeppe's (Newbury).............................................. 24, 45

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