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FROM THE PUBLISHER “Your magazine just has so many ads in it…” That’s the most common complaint that I hear about our magazine – but admittedly, it’s not something I’ve heard in quite some time. Thanks to COVID, we have been down and a lot of our advertisers / stops were barely hanging on. Things were leaner and we had to revamp our design and come up with new approaches to some of our core practices. Thankfully, though – we are back up to “Pre-COVID” levels with over 70 pages of “RIDES, RALLIES, BIKE NIGHTS, BIKE SHOWS, RIDE STOPS, and More!” Over ten years ago, when we first started this magazine – we adopted a pretty basic core objective… We wanted to produce a magazine that was WORTH picking up. It’s not enough to simply make a “Free” magazine. It has to be worth picking up. Even more than that – we wanted to create a magazine that drew people in and kept their attention. We wanted to create something that kept people coming back for more. So we actively sought out writers and other contributors that could help generate content that not only entertained but might also serve a purpose. Our hope is that we have interesting articles that might help people become better riders, make their riding experiences more enjoyable, and possibly might even help our community. We’ve even tried to take the same approach with our advertisements. The vast majority of our advertisements have to do with events or ride destinations of some sort. Some are for equipment, gear, and new motorcycles – but most are for places to go, things to see! And we try to make sure that our ads are visually appealing and make the magazine more interesting as well. We consider the ads part of our appeal – one of the core reasons people pick up the mag. Beyond the aesthetics – we also want to make certain that our advertisements are for events, products, and organizations that we would personally recommend ourselves to our readers. Because that’s essentially what we are doing. After ten years of not only publishing the magazine – but also riding and hanging out with our readers, we take this whole things fairly personally. And if you see an ad for an event or ride stop in this magazine, you should feel comfortable in the fact that they have been recommended by a friend. Over the past ten years, that’s how we built Thunder Roads Ohio into one of the largest and most read regional motorcycle magazines in the nation. Every month we reach over 400k RIDERS through our print and digital copies. Online, some of our posts and articles have reached over 1 million people – all organizally without “boosts”! Our printed magazines are proven traffic generators as loyal riders make the ride to pick them up at stops all across the state – every month. We’re proud to say that Thunder Roads Ohio isn’t simply a “Free Mag” that folks simply pick up on a whim – riders make the effort to “get their Thunder Roads” each month! And we APPRECIATE the loyalty and support! We hope to create a magazine that’s worthy of you sharing with friends and family – “hey, check this out!” If we do all of these things… keeping our eyes on what’s important, we will continue to grow and succeed. We built our magazine up once before – ten years ago, before COVID; and we will do it all again now. We greatly appreciate the support we’ve received over the past year from our sponsors, advertisers, and of course – you, our readers. Thank you!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

BIKE SHOW FEATURE

POKER RUN 101 - PART 1

SPORT TOURING

START SOMETHING OLD

10 TIPS TO GET KIDS DIRT BIKE RIDING

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

ROAD TALES

MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY

BUCKEYE THINDER RUN

CALENDAR FEATURE

SHINE & IRON

FINAL WORD

IRON & INK

TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!

MARKETPLACE

SERVICE SPECIALISTS

UPCOMING MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

FUNNY STUFF

RECIPES

WORD SEARCH

PARTING SHOTS

SPONSOR LISTING

ON THE COVER Michelle from Cleveland Bikers for Charity. Hosts of the Back the Blue Run See more on Page 9.

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Cover your Area for Thunder Roads and make money doing what you love!

Reserve your spot in upcoming Road Rep and TRO Photography Seminars. Thunder Roads Ohio is looking to add more local Reps and Photographers all across Ohio over the next few months. This is a great opportunity for anyone that loves to ride and is active in the local riding community. You’ll have a chance to help support, promote and cover local riding events – and maybe even make some $$$ along the way! It’s a pretty good deal and chances are that you’re already doing 80% of what’s needed to be a Rep or Staff Photographer. As a TRO Road Rep, you’ll cover and distribute magazines to local businesses and events that riders support. As folks identify you as “their Thunder Roads guy or gal” – they will turn to you for help in getting their message out. You’ll be their means of reaching THOUSANDS of riders all across the Midwest and even nationally. With the support of the office, you’ll be able to help make local events a success and bring riders to businesses in your area. This isn’t a high-pressure sales job, but sure – you could make some good money if that’s what you’re looking for. As in most cases, you’ll get more out – the more effort you put in. If you’re just looking to have some fun and maybe make some extra cash – sure, that works. If you’re looking for some steady extra income or maybe even a new job with a VERY flexible work schedule – that can work as well. A lot of the leg-work can even be done from home. You can even become a REP for ReasonsToRide.com and help cover other parts of the country – while working “remotely” at home or on the road. As a TRO Photographer, you can help cover and promote local events – from rides and rallies to local bike nights and dealer events. You don’t really need fancy equipment, but sure a nice camera helps. However, the sad truth for many of us that have spent way too much on cameras over the years, is that our phones now have much more advanced cameras on them than what professionals used even just a few years ago. You take the pictures and then send them to us for publication in the magazine or online. In return you get designated as a Staff Photographer, score some cool gear, and get premier access to a lot of exciting events. You can even make some money or at least get expenses covered in most cases – attending events that you’d already be at, taking pictures that might already be taking. Now though, you’re sharing your pictures and getting recognized for your work – and maybe scoring some cash along the way! It’s a pretty good deal. If you’re interested in being either a TRO Road Rep or Staff Photographer, please send us an email as soon as possible – so we can let you know about the upcoming training seminars. These are informal get-togethers, where we explain things and share some insight into how it all works. You don’t have to have any sales or real photography experience – just a love of riding and the folks we meet while out on the road. You have to be reliable, somewhat responsible and professional – but we are all committed to having fun while doing this. It’s why we do it. Interested? Shoot us an email at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com

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Need some Banners for your business or upcoming event? TRO can create full color, vinyl banners far more cost effectively than most local shops and even online resources. Our banners can cost as little as $2 a square foot – that’s FAR LESS than even half the cost that many places charge. We can also help create the artwork and even craft your message – that’s kinda what we do. And for Nonprofits and charitable events – we might even be able to line up some sponsors and help defray your costs even more! If that’s the case – don’t you owe it to your organization and the folks you’re helping to find out more? We can also make REALLY cool banners for your home shop, garage, or man-cave even! Have a cool picture that you really like? We can blow it up and make a big banner of it! Just email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com for more information.

NEW Event Planning Discussions with Thunder Roads Thunder Roads Ohio will begin hosting a series of group discussions for Charity Ride, Bike Night, and other event organizers focusing on topics of interest to them, such as:

• Event Marketing • Event Sponsorships • Networking • Online / Social Media Opportunities These meetings will be hosted online, using ZOOM. They are FREE for those interested in participating and you do not need to have a zoom account or purchase anything to access. Check out the Thunder Roads Ohio facebook page (www. Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio) for more information. You can also email ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com to sign up for a session.

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Follow us on Facebook at THUNDER ROADS OHIO for updates, photos, and more - updated DAILY. www.facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio FEATURED ORGANIZATION: CLEVELAND BIKERS FOR CHARITY In 2020, Cleveland Bikers For Charity burst onto the local riding scene and began hosting fun motorcycle rides and events that focused on helping local charities or even individuals in need within the community. They established themselves as a legitimate 501(c)3 and adopted strict guidelines as to handling funds and making certain that the money went where it was intended.

THUNDER ROADS SCORE: LA POLICE GEAR We’re proud to welcome LA POLICE GEAR to the Thunder Roads and ReasonsToRide.com family. They are a legit company founded in 2001 by Los Angeles area Police Officers that wanted to create a reliable source for quality gear at a reasonable price. Now, twenty years later – they are a one-stop shop for tactical, duty, and outdoor gear; military equipment; and outdoor equipment needs. Almost all of which have practical applications for riders. We will now be offering specialized links to their pages through ThunderRoadsOhio.com – which will allow you access to discounted rates on quality gear and accessories, while supporting the local riding community at the same time! Here’s an example of a great find that we scored off their page

Watch for TRO TOUR EVENTS!

Heading into the 2021 riding season, Thunder Roads Ohio is proud to partner with CBC and host their online advance registration through ThunderRoadsOhio.com To help support this initiative, Thunder Roads Ohio will again be donating SHIRTS for the first 100 RIDERS to register in advance for their June BACK THE BLUE event.

Cleveland Bikers for Charity Present 2nd Annual BACK THE BLUE RUN June 27th, 2021 Registration 9-11am, Kick Stands Up at 11:30. Leaving GRINDSTONE in Berea and heading to GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE.

After more than a year hiatus, the Thunder Roads Ohio Crew will be hitting the road and once again setting up at Bike Nights, Rallies, and Rides all across Ohio! The team will be covering the events and shooting for the magazine, hosting giveaways, and interviewing potential team members while set up. TRO Event trailers will offer merchandise and of course – copies of OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAG!

There will be raffles, 50/50’s, and MORE – with proceeds going to SHOP WITH A COP and the family of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitiz, who we lost in the line of duty on 9/3/2020. To register in advance for the ride – go to ThunderRoadsOhio.com

Follow us online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com and our Facebook page to see where we will be at next! If you’d like us to stop by your business or event – shoot us an email at Events.ThunderRoads@gmail.com

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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES Take off those masks!

Wow! One solid year and here we are…ready to take off the masks and get back to life as we know it! Or are we? It has been a long time coming and we are all up to our noses with having to carry on as if all has been for ‘the common good’. Many have lost their battles, many have been affected one way or another. All of us have come together even when apart. But the worst part of all was the masking. Living behind the mask can only protect you for a moment, not for a lifetime. As a matter of fact, it keeps you from freely living and breathing as you were created to live. It might keep dangers from coming in, but it doesn’t allow for the bad to go out. Nope, that just stays there dormant or worse, re-entering and reinfecting you. Some of us wear a mask that isn’t made of cloth or plastic. It’s a mask of deceit for who we truly are. Some of us hide our true selves from others for many reasons. One is so that people don’t really see our pain and struggles, so we put on a smiling mask and act like all is cool. Some of us put on a tough mask and walk around like we have a chip on our shoulders so that no one can come into our heart and hurt us. Those masks are pretty dangerous because they are the kind that becomes the ‘I will hurt you before you hurt me’ attitude and it usually ends up biting you in the backside.

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

Come ride with us this summer! We have a lot going on and you are always welcome wherever we are! The bike blessings have been awesome, and we have loved seeing you all there! If you didn’t make it, we are out here and ready to bless you anytime you are ready! We will be at the Harley Drags, Allen County AMA Races, Vintage Days in Mid Ohio, and so much more! Join us for our State Rally July 30th-August 1st at Pickerington Church of the Naz. We will be out under the pavilion having a great time or out on the roads riding and taking in the sights! Time to fly…whoops…I think the wind just blew off my mask! Oh well….

There’s one that never has worn a mask…He’s the one that just puts it out there and says, ‘This isn’t the time to be unreal, this isn’t the time Later… to hide behind the mask. This is the time to come out from the shadows Mary G and be everything that you were created to be and more!’ Because of Him I don’t wear a mask and am revealing to you my true purpose here…to bring you hope for the future and an expected end. To bring you out from behind your mask and into the reality that you are here for a real purpose. We have been in the shadows for way too long, separated from all that we know and love for far longer than anyone should be, and forced into a place of despair and discouragement that God has not ever intended for us to be. Today, rise up, take off the masks both physically and emotionally and come into your rightful place and purpose! We are here for you … no deceptions, no masks, just the reality that you are accepted and loved by the One Who is more real than anyone on this planet.

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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

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The Bike Show Series 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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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 BEST-IN-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.

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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

INTERESTED IN HOSTING A TRO BIKE SHOW AT YOUR LOCATION? Email us TODAY for more information at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com TOUR NOTES:

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Vendors and Local Riding Organizations are invited to come out and set up at many of these shows. You must register in advance though, by emailing ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com

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Tour Series Shirts are now available online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com or by clicking SHOP NOW on the Thunder Roads Ohio Facebook page.

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NEW BIKE SHOWS FOR 2021! And many more in the works! 6/12/2021 BONESHAKERS BIKE SHOW, Caldwell OH – TRO PHOTO SHOOT 6/13/2021 Brooklands Block Party and Bike Show – Benefiting Bikers for Boobs, Akron OH 7/10/2021 M.O.M. Bike Show, Cuyahoga Falls OH 7/15/2021 Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night Bike Show, Colerain OH 8/28/2021 Fink’s Harley-Davidson Bike Show, Zanesville OH NEW 9/4/2021 Resurrection Island Bike Show, Wheeling WV 10/9/2021 Ashtabula Covered Bridge Festival, Ashtabula OH NEXT UP: AKRON BLOCK PARTY BIKE SHOW

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POKER RUN 101: PART 1: Getting Started Derek Smith, Publisher Thunder Roads Ohio EDITOR’S NOTE: A few years back we ran a series of articles focusing on how to effectively plan, organize, promote, and execute various motorcycle events – starting with the Poker Run. After countless requests for reprints and updates we decided to revisit the topic this spring and update the series. For immediate assistance with your next event, please send an inquiry to ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com “A poker run is an organized event where participants, usually using motorcycles, must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. The event has a time limit however, the participants are not timed—winning is purely a matter of chance.” - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “A poker run is basically a chance for folks to get together and ride, hang out and have a good time for the day – and then end up at a party! And a lot of times, it’s for a good cause which makes it that much cooler!” Bikers celebrate a lifestyle that is built around riding and enjoying the camaraderie of other bikers. With our increasingly hectic lifestyle, few of us have the opportunity to take off on an easy rider style ride. More often we look for local organized rides as a chance to meet other riders and simply get out on the bike. Some of the most popular events are the local poker runs that fill our event listings all summer long.

Over the last few years, more and more organizations have taken to hosting motorcycle poker runs as a means to raise funds and spread awareness. In many cases, the poker runs are hosted by local biker bars, but often times the host organizations have nothing to do with riding at all! Despite any stereotypes or media attention otherwise, our society has certainly recognized the generosity of bikers and our willingness to help others. "Years ago, there were four or five biker poker runs that everyone attended. Now there are a dozen every weekend. Some of us joke that one of these days we’re going to find ourselves riding on the Wounded Butterfly Run,” one local ride organizer lamented. “It’s not a bad thing, but certainly some runs are better than others. And I’m not just talking about the cause, but the ride itself.”

Without a doubt there are many important considerations when it comes to planning any charity event – and there are many unique ones when it comes to planning a motorcycle ride. Even if you’re an experienced rider, that doesn’t necessarily make you competent to host an event. Planning a ride for 1,000, 200, or even 100 riders is a lot different than planning a run for you and a few friends. “One of the most common mistakes I’ve seen made is planning a route with cross-traffic stops. For instance, if you’re routing everyone west bound, your stops should be on the north side of the road – allowing your riders to make an easy right turn into the stop. If your stop is on the other side of the road, the riders are forced to stop and wait for on-coming traffic. This can hold up traffic and cause problems, especially if you have a lot of riders. And these problems can lead to someone getting hurt or worse.” If this is your first motorcycle event or ride, we would certainly recommend that you find someone with experience in organizing such events and better yet, an entire organization that has the knowledge on such things. There are countless riding organizations out there. From Harley Owners Groups ™ and traditional AMA motorcycle clubs to civil service and military riding groups, there are plenty of experienced groups that can help with your event. ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) is a grass roots, non-profit organization focused on motorcyclist's rights and promoting safe riding practices. They have chapters throughout the state and have great resources when it comes to organizing a riding event.

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There are also professional organizations and promoters that handle such events as well. As always, it’s a question of cost and return on investment. A grass roots riding organization may be able to bring a lot of volunteers (and consequently riders) to your event – all for a portion of the proceeds or maybe even just for the exposure. A marketing professional or event organizer may do it all for a flat fee – working with your own volunteers or his staff and temps. It all depends upon your situation and the dynamics of it. A 50% split with a local riding organization may end up costing a lot more than a $3,000 consulting fee charged by a professional promoter. But if you find a partner charity with a large volunteer base – they may work a deal that is much more beneficial for you. It all comes back to depending on your specific resources and needs. Most importantly, you need to determine how many people you have available to help plan, promote, and finally host the event.

The first group that you need to identify is your key organizers and leadership. If you have a large enough pool – you can set up committees to tackle specific tasks. For large rides with enough key personnel to pull it off, the following are standard committees or areas of responsibility.

The first step in planning a Poker Run “is making sure that you have enough people to work the event,” according to George. “There’s a lot of work to be done beforehand, which a few hard-working people can knock out, but you’re going to need people to work the actual event.”

“Start your planning early, so that you have plenty of time to work things out. Everything has to be manageable and the key to that is to keep things simple.”

“From the folks handing out the cards to people flagging the bikes in the lot, it takes a lot of people to host a well- organized run.” Regardless of where they come from, you will need bodies to pull the event off. You need to be confident that you have either the volunteers or resources to pay staff to work your event. If you don’t, there’s no point in going any further. THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE

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“By the first of the year, we are pretty much booked out with all of our rides for the upcoming season. Many of these are yearround projects for the organizations that host them, some though are smaller efforts put on by a few volunteers or organizers. Many of those take at least 4-6 months of advance planning.” Indeed, after you have determined that you have the people needed to pull off your event – the next step is to determine a date for the event. A date that allows enough time for you to effectively plan, THUNDERROADSOHIO.COM

POKER RUN vs. MEMORIAL or ESCORTED RIDE There are two basic charitable rides out there – with countless variations of each. There is the Poker Run (or Dice Run, Raffle Ride, Passport Run, etc..) where riders hit various stops and get checked in. On most of these, riders are able to set their own pace and travel with their own groups, others, or on their own between the various stops. The riders have a “First Rider Out” and “Last Rider In” time frame that they can operate within. The alternative is the Escorted or Memorial Ride. This is one big group of bikes – all leaving at once, all riding together. For most this is both a logistical nightmare and a huge safety concern. You need to coordinate escorts – blockers, you need to work with public safety organizations, and you are locked into a more restrictive schedule as far as riders participating. For the most part, if they miss “Kickstands Up” they miss the ride. While Memorial and Escorted rides are impressive, they also represent major safety concerns for those participating. A lot of experienced riders won’t participate in major escorted rides because of the risk presented. Riding closely with unknown riders, risking cars and trucks trying to “cut through” and being locked into a tighter schedule are all concerns for some riders. Memorial and Escorted rides are impressive sights and can provide a stirring tribute to a cause, however we strongly recommend sticking to Poker Runs for organizations undertaking their first motorcycle ride event or those with limited volunteers or resources. OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE

POKER RUN 101: Continued doesn’t conflict with other events in the area, and makes sense in terms of weather.

sign up at the earlier event. Not only does it lock in riders, It might also encourage them to get the whole gang to sign up.

Being in Ohio, there are some fundamental restrictions in terms of our riding season. Traditionally, our season starts in May and ends in October. May and October are both dicey though, as inclement weather can hit us on either end of the season. It’s not uncommon for parts of Ohio to get hit with snow in October and the last few May’s have been amongst the wettest on record. Fall runs get complicated with end of summer commitments, last minute vacations, football, and school being in session - so September and even late August events are more difficult to promote. That leaves us with June through early August as our primary season. This equates to approximately 11 weekends for you and everyone else planning motorcycle events to choose from.

When launching a new ride, it’s worth considering opportunities such as this. Every little thing helps and it’s worth considering not only things that might conflict with your date, but also things that might contribute to your numbers as well. The earlier your ride falls in the season, the less time you have to promote it to riders through other riding events or bike nights. This is especially important to consider for new rides.

So, your next consideration is what else is already going on in your area? For this you need to consult with the various dealerships and venues in your area. You can call them up, check their websites, or just ask around. Veteran riders in your area will know all the big, established events. For instance, in Northeast Ohio the Louie Run is traditionally the first big riding event of the season. Since 1984, The Louie Run has been held the first Sunday of May and attracts around 5,000 riders every year – regardless of the weather. It’s a great time and tradition for most riders in the area. It would be hard to imagine another ride being successful on that same date anywhere close. If you’re planning a first-year event, I’ve found that it’s helpful to follow another event that might allow you the opportunity to promote your run. For instance, if you are hosting a poker run or charity run anywhere close to Sandusky or even Northern Ohio - I’d recommend you getting a booth at Ohio Bike Week. It’s the “Largest Motorcycle Event in the Midwest” and just about any rider within 200 miles is going to be there. It’s a great chance to promote your ride to thousands of dedicated riders. When bikers have a great time at an event, they often get primed for “the next ride” so I’d suggest striking while the iron’s hot. These established events often present a great opportunity for you to promote your ride to a group of riders together, when it’s easy to get everyone to commit. You might also consider offering early registration packages – maybe discounted or including a free t-shirt – for those that 26

Lastly, you need to feel comfortable that you’ve allowed yourself enough time to effectively plan and market your ride. If you are an experienced organizer with a solid pool of riders to draw from, (IE. from a riding club, customer base, or larger organization) you may be able to throw together a ride in just a few weeks. If you or your organization are new to the motorcycle community or inexperienced in planning a ride – you need to allow yourself more time to effectively plan the run. If this is a first-year event and you are looking to reach out to unknown riders in the community – you will need to allow yourself at least 6 to 8 weeks. If you are looking to secure sponsorships and outside contributions, you should allow yourself at least 3 to 4 months of advance work. Of course, a lot of this depends

on how many people you have working on the Poker Run. If you have a larger organization to draw on for support and contributions, you can organize things much more quickly. If it’s a smaller team project – such as your local bar or local riding club, you will need to allow yourself more time to knock off everything that’s on the list. Derek Smith is the Publisher of Thunder Roads Ohio and has been promoting events for more years than he will admit to. Along the way, he’d like to think he’s picked up a few ideas and pointers from people far smarter than him. For more information on marketing or planning your event - email: smith.ironcowboy@gmail.com.

ONLINE RIDE REGISTRATION Offering Online Advance Ride Registration is one of best ways to streamline your event and increase your numbers – and now it’s also one of the easiest! Thunder Roads Ohio has teamed up with ReasonsToRide.com to offer a new system that allowed riders to simply and easily sign up for your event without ever leaving the website – and without having to register on another service. Introduced in 2020, this program was successfully rolled out and tested with several rides and riding groups. In each case the host organizations cited unprecedented ease in handling the ride and increased numbers – much of which they attributed to the online registration and supporting online marketing efforts that came with it. Pre-registration allows you to more accurately for your event by having a listing of participants already committed and invested in it. Pre-registration also helps protect your ride from cloudy days that might also have people staying home, but will choose to still come out since they are already pre-paid. RTR is also able to offer RIDE SHIRTS and PATCHES as part of the process as well. Shirts are a great way to promote your event and offer more value to those participating. With advance sales and riders indicating what size shirts they need – you’ll also avoid having to invest in unwanted shirts. You’ll have exactly what you need. RTR also offers a Digital Check-In System – eliminating any necessary interaction (or STAFFING!) at ride stops! You can’t beat it! For more information on ReasonsToRide.com’s Online Rider Registration programs – email Events@ReasonsToRide.com

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

“Should I buy heated grips or heated

Spring Sport Touring Trip- Back Roads of Kentucky, Tennessee, going South through Winchester and Beattyville, KY. North Carolina and Georgia

After several April weekends of DualSport riding, I was more than ready for some paved twisties at the April 21-25 annual Motorcycle Sport Touring Association road rally at Helen, GA. I was especially looking forward to this trip because my good friend and super rider Helene Villemure was able to get time off work so we could ride together. Helene and I originally got acquainted through our membership in MSTA. I later learned that she was a certified instructor for Lee Parks Total Control training courses after one of my friends took her course and recommended it. I took the course in 2017, and it made a huge difference in my skills and enjoyment of riding. Afterward, we became better friends and rode together several times with others in groups. We found ourselves very well matched on pace and some riding preferences we don't have in common with many other riders. Helene likes to get in "the zone" and ride a brisk pace. She wants to ride a couple hours, take a short break, ride a couple more, then stop for a longer break and a bite to eat. She can maintain this pace all day. Unless it rains hard, she likes to keep going. If there's rough pavement or an occasional gravel road, that's just part of riding. She's not interested in frequent stops for sightseeing- for her, riding is about the road, the motorcycle, mastery and control. Perfect. That's exactly how I like to ride as well! Unfortunately, bad weather ruined our rally plans with snow, rain and cold temperatures throughout the event. We had to cancel our rally plans and delay our start until Sunday, April 25. Day 1: We left in 50 degree light fog from our homes in Dayton, OH, & Columbus, IN, meeting at Georgetown, KY. We headed East through beautiful horse farm country, using part of the "Hillbilly Triangle" route from the MSTA July Red River Gorge rally, 28

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Once we were deep into Daniel Boone Forest, we realized Helene would need gas soon, and that's when I recognized we were in an area where Garmin's GPS maps were inaccurate. The route was taking us to US 421 via a fairly direct route that turned out to be gravel forest roads. We stayed on the paved road and the GPS rerouted us on a more lengthy path. Each time we got back on our original route, we had to detour again to stay on pavement. We finally reached the gas station on US 421 at Stinnett, KY, after going an extra ten miles on reserve. Meanwhile. weather had gotten sunny, roads were great and traffic was light. We continued South on mountain roads through Harlan, KY, Blackwater, VA, and Rogersville, TN, heading east to Johnson City, TN, stopping for the night after 420 miles. We had planned to take two days to get to Helen, GA, but since we were too late the make the rally, we made other plans for the rest of the trip. Day 2: Etowah, TN, is fourteen miles west of Tellico Plains, where the Cherohala Skyway ends. It's closer and much less expensive than Helen, GA, so we chose to go there instead. Starting on back roads out of Johnson City, we passed through Hot Springs, NC, continuing South on NC 209 and 63, enjoying the nice sunny weather. We crossed I-40 at Canton and picked up NC 215, which crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of my favorite mountain roads. At the South end of NC 215 is the small town of Rosman, NC, where we got gas and had lunch at the nice local mom and pop Acapulco Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately, if you want to enjoy NC 215, you've got to pay. The next fifty miles to Franklin, NC, were on US 64, which is a beautiful winding mountain road that is clogged with semis and slow traffic as it is the only EastWest road in this part of the state. Once we got past Franklin, NC on NC 29 toward Robbinsville, NC, traffic thinned out and riding was fun again. We finished with a dash across the Cherohala Skyway and on to our hotel in Etowah, TN, a total of 309 miles for the day. The Red Roof Inn at Etowah, TN, was interesting- very inexpensive, a little run down in some ways but pretty cool in others. Looking

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around my room, I imagined that the hotel owners had gotten one too many complaints about lack of electrical outlets and decided to fix it so no one would ever complain again- There were four outlets on my nightstand and three on the wall right next to it. I counted thirteen total! The shower wasn't fancy but the pressure from the head would put some car washes to shame. Day 3: One of the goals of our trip was to ride the "Cherohala Loop," the best route in the MSTA Helen rally catalog. Since it goes through nearby Tellico Plains, I modified it to start and finish in Etowah, skipping Helen, GA entirely. Starting with an early morning run on the deserted Cherohala Skyway, we headed down US129 to Wayah road, one of the best twenty-five mile stretches of twisty pavement you will find anywhere. Next was our old friend US 64, but West of Franklin, NC, it is four lanes with much less traffic and there are several twisty sections of Old Murphy road that used to be US 64- lots of fun. We stopped at Hiawassee, GA, for lunch on the nice shaded porch at the Sundance Grill, where we met a local couple riding a Goldwing. From there we took GA180 through Chattahoochee National park, Wolf Pen Gap road to Suches, then North on GA 60 to Copperhill, TN. From there we took TN 68 to Tellico Plains. TN 68 is another one of those roads where there are no opportunities to pass and it's the only North-South route in a large area. There were few large trucks, but lots of pickups with trailers. There was also a state trooper ahead of us for over 20 miles. He wasn't particularly slow, but when he caught up to another vehicle, they slowed way down. Back at Etowah, we had dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant, a local favorite. Lots of good food and country charm! About 270 miles for the day.

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Day 4: It was time to start heading home. Our route took us Northwest from Etowah, turning North near Cookeville, TN. Rain sprinkles began. After lunch at Celina, TN, the rain picked up a bit so we split from our back roads route and stayed on KY 61. Soon, the rain quit and the pavement dried so we picked up the fun roads again at Columbia, only missing about twenty miles of twisties. We stopped for the day at Danville, KY, about 290 miles for the day. The rain immediately caught up with us and it rained hard most of the night. Day 5: With only 170 miles left to get home, we didn't much care about the rain- we already had our fun the other days. I was preparedKlim Badlands Pro jacket, Gore-Tex pants and boots, face shield cleaned with plastic polish to repel water, eyeglasses stored in the tank bag with rainproof cover on it, old pair of gloves. (don't care if they get soaked) I zipped up all twelve vents on the Badlands Pro jacket and fastened the collar tight. We said our good byes and left at 8:30 AM, heading North on our respective routes. I made it to Crittenden, KY, before light rain started. Once through Cincinnati, it turned into a downpour. At times it rained hard enough I had to slow down to reduce the chance of hydroplaning. I got home safe, took off the gear and was bone dry underneath. Perfect end to a great trip!

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Presented By:Throttle Company START SOMETHING LD MEET THE C.A.V.M.G. (COLUMBUS AREA VINTAGE) The Columbus Area Vintage Motorcycle Group on Facebook, now over 1200 members strong, has become the hub of vintage motorcycling activity in central Ohio. Dennis Moore, CAVMG administrator, began the group in May, 2017, after conversations with local owners and enthusiasts upon restoring his own 1970 Honda CB350. They were looking for a place to share information, experiences, photos, videos, hints and ideas in real time with others sharing a common love of owning, riding and wrenching vintage motorcycles.

Triumphs and were looking for advice and resources. Within a couple hours, 6 different members had suggestions, offers of help, and information about resources provided by others.”

Today the group is a one stop forum for discussion and activities in central Ohio, coordinating various bike nights (see schedule below) and other events, organizing weekend rides to Ohio destinations, providing sources for parts and service, and general discussion on all things concerning vintage motorcycling. Just a few of the weekend rides so far this year have gone to Mott’s Military Museum, Cruisin’ Classics Car Dealership, & Ohio Stadium.

Schedule of Monthly Events:

Upcoming events include a July 10th Bike Show, co-sponsored by Hofbrauhaus at Hofbrauhaus in Grandview Yard, a fall swap meet at Throttle Company in Columbus and various weekend rides. “I first joined CAVMG in March, 2018”, says Ken Paul, now coowner of Throttle Company Vintage Motorcycles in Columbus, but then an enthusiast. “We had purchased a couple of mid-60’s

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10 Tips for Teaching Kids to Ride a Dirt Bike Whether you’re riding gas or electric dirt bikes or quads – here are some great tips for getting your kids out riding! By Jim Harmer, DirtBikePlanet.com I recently taught my two boys (ages 8 and 6) to ride a dirt bike. I made lots of mistakes in the process, but I successfully got them confident on their bikes and they absolutely love it! Here are a few of the lessons I learned along the way: Start on a Flat, Straight Dirt Road I made the mistake of googling where to ride dirt bikes the first time I took my kids out. I ended up at a very sandy place with deep ruts in the tracks. The kids never made it more than 25 feet without crashing. They had been very excited, but they quickly got frustrated and the bike scared them after the first time. For the next trip, I found a flat, straight dirt road to teach them on. It was just a long dirt road without any traffic and they had SO much fun! They were able to stay on the bike easily, they hardly crashed, and they were WILD with excitement! For your first trip out, I’d recommend just finding a dirt road and practicing going straight and not falling down. Don’t have them do any 180 degree turns at all. Just go straight and stop. Ditch the Training Wheels Unless you’re teaching a 3 or 4-year-old, I recommend ditching the training wheels. If you start them with training wheels, they’ll be just as scared to take them off as they would be just starting without them. I just didn’t even tell my boys what training wheels are, and made them ride without them. It was a good choice. In 3 or 4 rides they were confident and riding quite well. Don’t Start Them on Too Large of a Bike Be certain you start the kids on the right size of dirt bike. Most kids would do well to start on a 50cc dirt bike, because it’s smaller, lighter, and less intimidating. If you have access to a 50cc bike–even if it’s technically too small for your kid, it’s wise to start on one. Larger bikes may more “properly” fit your kid, but they are usually very heavy and that is tough for a kid to handle when they are used to only driving the weight of a bicycle. When they try to turn or stop, they almost always dump the bike. Don’t buy a 50cc if it’s too small for your kid because they’ll outgrow it too quickly, but if you have access to one for your first practice runs, it’s really helpful. After I got my 8-year-old riding the 50cc 32 32

dirt bike 3-4 times on trips out to the desert, I switched him to a 110cc dirt bike that is a much better fit for an 8-year-old. Because he started out on the smaller bike, he was slightly intimidated to ride the 110, but he quickly got the hang of it. I’m glad I started him on a 50, but he was ready to graduate in just 4-5 rides. Teach Only One Fundamental Each Trip On the first trip out, I gave my kids a class on how to ride a dirt bike. I taught them basic form, I showed them how to start it, I showed them the kill switch and the gear shifter, etc. That wasn’t smart. It overloaded them with information. I changed my teaching and I decided to just teach them ONE thing each trip. On the first trip I just taught them how to go in a straight line. I showed them the trottle and the foot brake and that was it. I put them in first gear for this trip and kept them on first gear the entire time.

squeeze the bike with their knees and turn mostly with their knees instead of their arms, etc. I’ve continued to just think of one tip each trip to help them, and they seem to really like that. Find a Large Open Field to Practice Turning Teaching the kids to turn 180 degrees has really been a challenge. The weight of the bike makes it more difficult for kids than you might think. It really helps if you can find a large flat open field where the kids can practice. This way they have as much space as they need, and then you can work with them to get their turns tighter and tighter until the point that they can turn 180 on a dirt road and not need to go off the side of the road. Read Up On How to Keep Them Safe

On the second trip I taught them how to turn 180 degrees. We went straight on a dirt road, and then I walked beside them as they learned to turn around. This is more difficult for kids than you might think, because when they start leaning to the side to turn and they slow down, the weight of the bike often overpowers them and they fall. I kept them in first gear for the entire trip. On the third trip, we increased the speed slightly. I put them in second gear for the entire trip and they got used to the feeling of going a little faster and they enjoyed the feeling of freedom. On the fourth trip, I showed them proper riding position and form. I taught them to put their elbows up and out, to straighten their back, to sit forward on the bike to

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There is so much interesting information out there about dirt bike safety. In this post, I researched about 20 different studies that have been done on dirt bike safety. Turns out that if you just make a few small adjustments to the way your kids ride, you can prevent 90% or more of the common injuries. Also check out my post with the best inexpensive dirt bike protective gear that we’ve found. We found ways to save a lot of money on the boots, gloves, and other gear for kids. Make Them Stop for Water Breaks The boys began loving their dirt bikes after a few trips. They just rode and rode like crazy. When they are riding, their bodies sweat like crazy from handling the heavy bike, adrenaline, and the heat in the gear. However, they usually feel cool because the wind blows through their clothing and wicks away the sweat. This easily leads to dehydration. My youngest son kept getting frustrated on his dirt bike. He wasn’t having very much fun on a few trips and so I started focusing on how I could help him. I stopped to talk to him and took his helmet off so he could rest (he was crying). His face was BRIGHT red and he was SO hot! Turns out he was just frustrated because he was too hot. Now, I stop the boys every 20 or 30 minutes and have them come over to the truck for a nice cold drink of water. This has kept them much happier.

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Get Them Excited About Cool Gear and Wearing It My boys have always been a little picky about their clothes. If their shirt doesn’t fit just right, it drives them crazy. I was a little apprehensive about them getting “picky” about the heavy dirt bike gear they would need to wear. Before we went out shopping for the gear, I got them excited about the cool stuff. We looked at Youtube videos of the pro riders jumping, we looked at pictures of the cool helmets and jerseys, etc. This made them excited about dirt biking and gave them more confidence before we ever started riding. Never Get Frustrated, and Teach them It’s Okay to Crash The worst thing you can do is to become frustrated with your kid when teaching them to dirt bike. They are already apprehensive and intimidated by the powerful and heavy bikes, so if you show a lack of confidence in their abilities or put extra pressure on them to get it right, they’ll clam up. Start your ride by kneeling down by your kids and promising them you won’t get frustrated and assuring them that it’s 100% okay if they crash. Tell them they WILL crash. My kids were nervous about getting hurt, so we started by me showing them how it didn’t hurt. I told them it didn’t hurt

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to fall, and that we should practice. So I playfully pushed them over so they fell on the ground to test out their pads. We all laughed and it took the concern off their faces. They had been given permission to try something new and mess up, they weren’t afraid of falling, and they knew I wasn’t going to get frustrated with them. Set Their iPod (or Chromebook) Screen Background to a Photo of Them on the Dirt Bike Sneak over to your kids’ iPods or Chromebook sometime during the week and set the background picture to be one of them on the dirt bike. Help them to feel like they are good at it, and that dirt biking is their “thing.” A little encouragement goes a long way. Article originally presented at DirtBikePlanet.com, reprinted with permission. Always wear recommended safety gear on appropriate vehicles. Dirt bike riding, like all motosports, is high risk and has the potential for injury or worse – treat it with RESPECT and recognize the risk. Take proper precautions. OHIO’S OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

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M nshiners and Motorcycles As the riding season starts, I have been out promoting Thunder Roads Ohio and my Northern Yankee Moonshine and Master Distiller products. I have set up at Queen City Harley Davidson for their Vintage Bike Night and Bike Night at Milford Quaker Steak and Lube. Our most recent adventure was to join Flatrock Distilling Company For Moonshiners at The Max. A new partner with Thunder Roads Ohio, The Max Bar and Grill in Logan were the hosts to Moonshiner Master Distillers Tom Spisak III, Steve Watson, Myself and the North Carolina Moonshine Mamas for a Meet and Greet event. Flatrock Distilling Company is producing their Legacy Series products for Moonshiners from the show and a few others. They recently released Van Fields Living Proof - Triple Malt Whiskey. Their newest product, set to release in July for Chris “The Appalachian Outlaw Ewok” Carswell is called Three Sheets Java Rum. I met Chris Carswell or Ewok, as he was called on The Moonshiners at the Hillbilly Jam in Maggie Valley, NC. Ewok was a cast member with his partner, Van Fields on Season 9 of the show. He has a lot of action and adventure built into his regular day jobs. He is a Wild Land Firefighter and spent August through October in Northern California fighting 3 different fires. He has been a White Water River Guide for 26 years. He is a full time guide on The Pigeon River for Smoky Mountain River Rat, 3630 Harford Rd Hartford Tn 37753 just outside of Gatlinburg. You can call and request him as a guide at 423-487-4303. He works with his friends at Outlaw Paranormal Investigation and Moonshine hosting ghost tours. His Three Sheets Java Rum that will be released by Flatrock Distilling Co. is a variation of a Rum recipe that was brought here over 200 years ago by his 4x great grandfather. He is using this recipe but substituting coffee for the water. During the process of developing his recipe, he discovered that it would require a special yeast to make the coffee product ferment into alcohol. Digger with his store, The Fruit Jar was able to recommend the right yeast to use. Ewok stated that he has been around Moonshining all his life. His Dad went to Vietnam because he got caught running liquor. He was given the choice of go to jail or go to Vietnam. After the war, while doing training in the Mountains, his father met his mother. Ewok related that he has always said, “I’m alive because of Moonshine.” We wish Ewok best of luck with the future release of his Three Sheets Java Rum. Look forward to seeing you out riding. Be Safe and Shine On “Shiner” Moonshiner, Doug Taylor TRO

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I LOVE the perspective of other highly respected leaders of MC Nations. Big nations have many roles and titles for Leadership, but you can generally see someone’s “Club Education” within the first few minutes of a conversation. Well the guest contributor this month is one of those Leaders that Knows his $h!t! I met Silent a few years ago as we were making introductions to our Nations and I knew right away he has a Masters Degree of MC. Here are his words on the subject of Probates/Prospects. For those of us in respected clubs, this was our second phase of joining our club, of course the first phase was the Hang-Around phase. What are some of the “phrases” that you made your Probates/Prospects learn to help educate them about coming into this life? I have several, like, “if it’s not in your heart, don’t put it on your back”.. but I will share this one. P- Punctuality…A Probate/Prospect should be early for everything, NO ONE waits on you! R- Responsibility…A Probate/Prospect accepts responsibility for his f%@k-ups, this is the phase that you learn from them. O- Obligation...This is again the phase where you learn the true obligation of what it takes to be a fully committed member of the club your seeking membership with. It is no longer a show up and leave when you feel like it status. You’re there first, you leave last! This education is being skipped over now, don’t be a good Probate/Prospect, be an Amazing Probate/Prospect and learn the history of the f%@king club and patch your putting on your back or aspiring too.

B- Brotherhood…The most common answer for wanting to join a club is this word. The Probate/Prospect phase is where you start to build it. A-Attitude…This is the #1 reason why you will or will not complete your Probate/Prospect phase, if you have a f%@ ked up attitude you’re a$$ will be sent down the road.

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T-Tolerance…Every step of your Probate/Prospecting phase you are being tested, you are being watched, you are being judged. From the way you walk, talk and treat others. You may not know them, but bet your sweet a$$, they know you, drop your ego, your humility and check your tolerance at the door, it will make or break your future. E-Education…Any able-bodied man on this earth, much less in a club can take out the trash, pick up cigarette butts, stand on guard duty, make a Jack n Coke and wash a f%@ king motorcycle. BUT, can you tell me the history of your club, the details not just when and where it was f%@king founded? I can google that $h!t. I mean the details that you can only get from sitting down and having long a$$ drawn out conversations with the old heads?

There are many clubs handing out patches like Christmas presents, and it simply blows my mind. How in the hell could you possibly trust someone who didn’t earn your patch? You know damn well if they didn’t earn it, they won’t value losing it. Anyone who has ready this column for the many years I’ve written it knows I always end the article telling you to “Keep it Real”. Well Silent 1%er’s words are as real as it gets. My road Name is Tabasco, and I 100% Approve this Message!

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6/12/21 11:30:AM Brew Cruise Poker Run Who doesn’t love a brew cruise? 🍻 Follow our scenic route to 4 different Ohio breweries and fill out your poker hand for the chance to win a $500 Stinger H-D gift card! Cost will be $20 per person. Proceeds benefit local colon cancer treatment. Registration begins at 11:30am. Last bike out at 12:00pm. Return to the dealership by 4pm for food provided by Jimmy’s Smokin Stack BBQ. Winners drawn at 4:30pm. Stinger Harley-Davidson

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6/09/21 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

3053 Eastpointe Drive, Medina OH 44256 info@baabsent.com 6/12/21 09:00:AM Rock-n-Green Tomato Run hosted by CTMC SW OH hosted by Chosen Tribes MC SW OH (Heartand Crew) Saturday June 12th at Riverfront Park in Historical Miamisburg on the levy. Registration begins at 9:00am EST. Kick stands up 10:30am. $15 per motorcycle, $20 with additional rider. Frosty, Twenty Four, or T-GUNZ or call 937.688.2009 Riverfront Park 3 N. Miami Ave, Miamisburg OH 6/12/21 10:00:AM Adam Smith's Memorial Run 3RD annually Proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Door prizes, silent auction and 50/50 split the pot contact our Facebook page or Annette Smith 740-645-0643 or Alana Fraley 740645-2552 Baxter's Harley-Davidson 1699 Kerr Rd, Bidwell,OH 6/12/21 10:00:AM Poker Run for Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Come out and join us on June 12th we are having a poker run to support the Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission. Starting at the American Legion on Byrne Rd. American Legion 206 S. Bryne Rd, Toledo OH 6/12/21 10:00:AM Ride for Danny With hope, we to invite you all to Dannys Benefit ride. Registration starts at 10am, kickstands up at noon. Rider Fee- $20, Passengers- $5. Split the pot, and raffle baskets will be present! Eli's Sports Bar and Grill 3825 Kraus Ln, Ste A, Fairfield, OH

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Brooklands Block Party and Bike Show Presented by Thunder Roads Ohio hosted at the Brooklands Events Center and adjacent properties including the Brooklands Bar, established 1927. This historic neighborhood in the heart of Akron is experiencing a rebirth and is the perfect setting for an afternoon BLOCK PARTY to support BIKERS for BOOBS and their upcoming Ride. Private park like settings, historic buildings, vendors, food trucks, and more! The Brooklands Event Center

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Does your bike have what it takes to make a 2022 calendar? The 330 Cycle Challenge is giving a shout out to all bikes in the area to try out for the local shootcontact us at 330-550-4000 or 330-501-2556 or 234-241-1689 Youngstown Cycle and Speed 6915 Market St., Boardman OH

6/12/21 10:00:AM Shawn & Robin O'Neill Poker Run, Dinner and Raffle The poker run, dinner and auction (even if you don't ride join us at the raffle) is for our parents Shawn & Robin O’Neill, Natalie 330-596-0424 or James 330-639-9055. We will also be doing a preorder of t-shirts that will start early next week, you can order and pick up at the event! Thank you for all your support, thoughts, prayers and LOVE! The O’Neill Family Adventure Harley-Davidson

6/12/21 12:00:PM Selah Strong Poker Run 2021 his is a benefit run for little miss Selah Grace Bailes. She is a 5 year old battling Wilms tumors. Any Car, Truck, or Motorcycle is welcome. Chinese Auction / DJ Dave and Debs Place and Patio 1814 Lisbon St., East Liverpool

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6/13/21 2:00:PM Spaghetti dinner to prevent Veteran Suicide - $10 Join us for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner to Prevent Veteran Suicide. $10 donation for a single or $15 per couple. AMVETS Post 45 750 S. Broadway Ave, Salem OH 6/19/21 10:00:AM Slay The MonSter Poker Run*6/19/2021* Slay the MonSter poker run hosted by the Greenville Chrome Divas, is to help raise money for a local Multiple Sclerosis warrior in need and The Multiple Sclerosis Society! VFW Post 7262 219 N ohio, St, Greenville OH 45331 Chrome DIVAS of Greenville OH info@chromedivas.com

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Live entertainment, beer garden, vendors and motorcycles will take over historic downtown Cambridge! Historic Downtown Cambridge 801 Wheeling Ave, Cambridge OH 43725 (740) 439-2238 director@downtowncambridge.com

We’re celebrating dad at Stinger H-D. Stop out for a free bikini bike wash from 12pm-4pm. Stinger Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpointe Drive, Medina OH 44256 info@baabsent.com 6/19/21 06:00:PM June L.O.T. Party

6/19/21 08:30:AM 6th Annuel F.A.T.H.E.R.S. First the F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Motorcycle Poker Run is a countywide event to raise awareness of the Heroin Crisis that is affecting the whole community. Note that the date for the. Massillon Stadium Park 301 19th ST. NE Larry Vogt 330-206-7741

Life Overcome Together is what our L.O.T party stands for. Come join us this June and let's Overcome the struggles of Life together while doing super cool stuff like THROWING AX'S. Rocky River United Methodist Church 19414 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116 Armored Disciples (216) 543-1797

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*OFFICIAL*2nd Annual Slay The MonSter Poker Run! This is the OFFICIAL Slay the MonSter poker run page hosted by the Greenville Chrome Divas! local Multiple Sclerosis warrior in need & The Multiple Sclerosis Society! VFW Post 7262

4th Annual Ride for the Vets

219 N.Ohio St., Greenville, OH

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Registration begins at 9:30, KSU 11am $15 Rider, $10 Passenger Marion Veterans Clinic 1203 Delaware Ave, Marion, OH 6/20/21 9:00:AM Track Day, everybody welcome!

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Bridges Bikes & Blues is BACK!

Thompson Parkway 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson OH 44086 Mr. Biggz aka Dan Boykin

COST: $25 if registered by June 1st, will include a T-shirt. After that, the cost is $25 but tshirts are $10! Registration opens May 1st Eaton hosted by Downtown Eaton Inc. Preble County Historical Society 7693 Swartsel Rd, Eaton, OH Preble County Historical Society (937) 787-4256 info@preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com

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Every Sunday, May 16 - Sept 19th. Live Music! Great back patio with outdoor stage!

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

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

Patsy's Run "Riding to Fight Cancer"

Dawg Ugly 121 S. Water St., Williamsport, OH 43164 April 740-243-5002

BAAB's Bar, Bistro, and Boating 2401 Carmody Blvd, West Middletown, OH 45042

6/23/21 05:30:PM Zeppe's 5th Annual BIKE SHOW Zeppe’s Bike Show RETURNS in 2021 for it’s 5th Year – and it promises to be the BIGGEST and BEST EVER! Enjoy great live music and of course – Zeppe’s outdoor PATIO, one of the nicest in Northeast Ohio! Bike Show registration is $20 day of the show, however you can register in advance for only $15 and receive a FREE Bike Show Shirt – compliments of Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys! Zeppe's Tavern & Pizerria 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury OH 44065

info@baabsent.com 6/24/21 05:00:PM 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 6/24/21 6:00:PM Smitty’s Tavern Bike Nights

6/23/21 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

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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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 6/25/21 06:00:PM Summer Bike Night Series - at Queen City Harley-Davidson Live Music and MORE, Every Friday Night in June and July Queen City Harley-Davidson 5960 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

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includes, free buffet breakfast, free hot dogs at one of the stops and a free dinner buffet, door prizes and Chinese Auction at the end. Single Rider $20... Couple $30 (patches for first 200 tickets sold). Ken Hurst 440-813-3729 or Carolyn Hurst 440-413-6776 Paradise Bay Waterfront Grill 7 Bar 414 Geneva Pt, Roaming Shores, OH 44084

6/26/21 9:00:AM Covered Bridge Poker Chip Run Ride the scenic bridges of Ashtabula County, including the LONGEST COVERED BRIDGE in the U.S. First Bike Out at 10:15am, Last Bike In at 3pm Giddings Park Giddings Park, Jefferson, OH info@coveredbridgefestival.org 6/26/21 12:00:PM Annual LCpl Brett Wightman Memorial Ride The ride will start and end at the American Legion Post 25. Sign ups take place from 9am-noon. Kickstands up at noon last bike in at 5pm. The cost is $15 per rider and $20 per couple $5 for non riders that plan to attend the after party. https://www.facebook.com/ brett.wightman.marine American Legion Riders Post 25 1240 Clinton AVe, Washington Court House, OH 43160

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22 1/2 Annual run got The Money The Moose is about celebrating life together, serving those within our local communities, supporting children in need who deserve a second chance, and standing by our senior members as they enter their twilight years.

3rd Annual HOGS HELPING HEROES Poker Run

4444 State Road, Penninsula OH 44224 Jason Movens 330-888-5959 swcascar2@gmail.com 6/26/21 06:00:PM Freak Show Bike Night Featuring -Modern Vinyl- at Stinger H-D Come one, come all to Stinger HarleyDavidson's Freak Show Bike Night. 🎪 Enjoy the Ohio Burn Unit fire show or have your future foretold by an experienced tarot card reader. Have a drink, get your patches done and your bike washed. Check out some of the unique, local vendors who'll be selling their wares. We'll have something for everyone!! Stinger Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpointe Drive, Medina OH

Come ride and show your support for our local veterans in need. 20 single/30 couple. DJ Jammin Sam, food, merchandise, gun raffle, 50/50, silent and live auctions! @hogshelpingheroes www.hogshelpingheroes.org Sandy Springs Brewery

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232 N Market St., Minerva OH 6/26/21 10:00:AM Keith Burke Poker Run/Benefit This is a wonderful benefit/fund raiser to help Keith Burke and his medical expenses. There will be a poker run, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, and musical guests to make the day fun for all! El Cowboy 1739 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown, OH 6/27/21 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

6/26/21 06:30:PM GM Nocturnal Ride at Queen City HD Join our GM led ride at dusk to Ainsley's Cafe in Brookville, Indiana! Kickstands up at 6:30pm at Queen City Harley-Davidson. Menu to be posted later. Ride and eat and have fun riding to a beautiful destination! Queen City Harley-Davidson 5960 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 6/26/21 10:30:AM All Wheels For Veterans Come join us for a beautiful ride and scavenger hunt! Free T-Shirts to anyone who pre-Registers! Dinner for all and many great prizes! Rolling Thunder Chpt 2

6/27/21 09:00:AM Memorial Ride for TPD officers Dia & Stalker The Punishers invite you to a fellowship and ride to honor law enforcement officers serving our Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan communities. All proceeds will go to Officer Stalker's family. Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall 2020 W Alexis Rd, Toledo OH 6/30/21 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!

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11th Annual RED EYE RUN hosted by American Legion Riders Post 336 American Legion Riders Post 336 11th Annual "Red Eye Run" 110 mile poker run starts and ends at Brakeman-King American Legion Post 336 at 60 Chester Street in Painesville with 4 stops int between. This ride is open to ALL. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders Post 336 Charities RAIN or SHINE Motorcycle not required!! American Legion Post 336

EYES OF FREEDOM Motorcycle Escort - Washington County The Washington County Veterans Service Commission will be leading a motorcycle escort for the Eyes Of Freedom https://www. limacompanymemorial.org Veteran's Memorial Exhibit into Marietta. Calling all Patriots to help bring in this special exhibit. Caldwell Elementary School

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Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turned to the other and said: 'Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?' Slim said, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.''Really!? Like a newborn baby?' 'Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants. A man went to the Police Station wishing to speak with the burglar who had broken into his house the night before. "You'll get your chance in court." said the Desk Sergeant. "No, no, no!" said the man. "I want to know how he got into the house without waking my wife. I've been trying to do that for years!"

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I love Kabobs! They are easy to make, look all fancy and taste GREAT. Here is a pic of some we made a few weeks ago!!! You can tell Im OCD because they all had to look alike, except that one on the end...grrrrrr lol Made some today with steak and shrimp.... YUM!

Shish Kabobs

Serve 4 (or 2 hungry bikers 1 ½ lb Pork loin, chicken, beef, shrimp, etc 1 Green pepper 1 sm Zucchini 1 sm Yellow Squash 1 med Onion 24 Cherry Tomatoes 8 kabob skews (wooden or metal) Marinade – You can use a bottled Italian dressing if you prefer or mix your own. ¼ cup oil 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme 1 tsp minced garlic Salt n Pepper (If using wooden skews be sure to soak them in water before preparing kabobs) Cut Green pepper, zucchini, and squash into sixteen pieces each. Cut onion into 24 pieces; Cube pork into strips, then into 24 even pieces. Place all veggies and meat into a large mixing bowl, set aside. In a small mixing bowl mix together marinade ingredients and pour over veggies and meat. Allow to sit in fridge for at least an hour. To prepare kabobs, slide a tomato onto a skew, then alternate veggies and meat allowing for 2 of each veggie, 4 pieces of onion and pork and end with a tomato to secure the food on the stick. Roast in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or on grill rotating for 20 minutes. Baste with leftover marinade throughout cooking period. Try some other combinations like: Hawaiian: Pineapple with a sweet honey mustard marinade Tropical: Mustard, OJ, and garlic Asian: Soy, ginger, garlic, sugar or teriyaki sauce Or your favorite oil based salad dressing

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You cant beat this SUPER low cal, low fat dish. It could be a main or side!! Heck with numbers this low I eat TWO! lol

Veggie Stuffed Shrooms Serve 2 (or 1 hungry biker)

94 Cals, 2.6g fat (.07 sat) per mushroom 2 large portabella mushroom caps 1 tsp oil 1 small onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced ½ cup zucchini, diced ½ cup yellow squash, diced 1 roma tomato, diced ½ cup parmesan cheese 2 tbs fresh basil ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Clean your mushrooms and remove the stem, don’t throw it away, its yummy. Cut off the end and dice it up In a sauté pan add and heat oil to it medium high Add in the onion and celery and cook 2 minutes, then add zucchini, squash, and tomato for another 4-5 till everything begins to soften Stir in the parmesan, basil, salt and pepper and remove from the heat Place mushroom caps in a baking dish and spoon equal amounts of sautéed veggies into each one and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes Remove and serve hot!

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Old Motorcycles Wanted.................................... 49, 30 Original Margaritaville............................................... 22 Progressive Insurance........................ Inside Back Cover Quaker Steak & Lube - Cincinnati Group.................. 38 Queen City Harley-Davidson..................................... 39 Ressurection Island Tattoo Convention...................... 45 RUSS BROWN..............................BACK COVER PAGE Sassy's (Twinsburg)...................................................... 20 Second Brigade - Spaghtetti Dinner...........................11 Shamrock Sports Bar & Grille.....................................21 Soldiers for Jesus..........................................................10 Soles Motor Sports LLC............................................... 47 Southeast Harley-Davidson........................Inside Cover The Bike Shop.............................................................. 49 The Hydrant (Berea).....................................................21 The Max (Logan)..........................................................41 Throttle Company.........................................................31 Tow Path Bar & Grille.................................................. 22 Washington County Veterans Service Commission.. 58 Western Reserve Harley-Davidson / Honda...............3 Whitehorse Biker Church.............................................10 Youngstown Cycle....................................................... 30 Zeppe's (Newbury)..................................................... 53

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