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ROAD TALES
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
As Told By THE IRON COWBOY
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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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!
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! 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
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. 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. 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
