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BEARS VINTAGE UPDATE
Over the year’s one of our favorite stops to recommend to Harley-Davidson owners or simply motorcycl e enthusiasts was undoubtedly BEAR’S VINTAGE METALWORKS in Ravenna, Ohio. This unique shop had something for every Harley owner – and plenty for those that simply had a passion for riding or interest in things from long ago. And it wasn’t just the shop and what they had to offer – but the people that made it such a great stop. Sharon and Bear had a great crew of folks that made everyone feel like an old friend – even if it was your first time there! Sadly, though, the shop closed their doors for most of the Pandemic and then the word spread that Sharon and Bear had sold the business. Then we heard that they simply sold the retail parts business and motorcycle repair aspects of the shop. We decided that we needed to check in and get the scoop, and of course – we want to share this news with our riding community! This update is for anyone that is a friend or customer, as well as all the riders that have visited our store – Bear’s Vintage Metalworks & Museum in Ravenna. Yes, we are still closed. But, the reason is that we are going through a BIG CHANGE. We are transforming our retail parts store into an expanded Motorcycle Museum – with far more bikes and artifacts than we ever had before!
We’ve sold our parts inventory to “Crazy Boar’s Custom Cycle”. These are great folks and represent the next generation of motorcycle retail and repair. This is exactly what we wanted to do – to “pass the torch” onto younger motorcycle enthusiasts. We’re confident that they will continue on our tradition of offering hard to find parts and great service to all of the customers we’ve served over the years. This sale has now freed us to pursue our goal of dedicating our entire historic building to serving as a museum of motorcycles and related memorabilia. The small museum that we had before has been expanded, with all new displays and one-of-a-kind collections. For years, Bear has been hunting down leads and searching the web for motorcycles and unique artifacts. With the shop closed due to the pandemic, he’s been able to devote even more time to this – and our collection has GROWN. We now have an even more amazing collection of bikes and unique items spanning over 10 decades of riding. This transformation has taken a lot longer than we had anticipated, but we are hoping to re-open the building as a dedicated motorcycle museum in early summer. Bear and I have planned this change to carry us into our retirement. We plan on giving tours through the new museum and running a small retail shop with t-shirts and other small collectibles in the front. You’ll also see the familiar faces of Jimi, Santa, Joe, and Whisper there!
Please stay tuned to Thunder Roads Magazine and our website / Facebook for updates and news on our re-opening. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone, but please be patient with us as we launch this new venture in our 42nd year in the motorcycle business. See you Soon, and Ride Safe! Sharon & Bear Bear’s Vintage
Bear’s Vintage Metalworks CLOSED TEMPORARILY
– Stay tuned for updates! Ravenna, Ohio
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NORTHWEST OHIO EVENTS NORTHEAST OHIO EVENTS CENTRAL OHIO EVENTS SOUTHERN OHIO EVENTS MOTOCROSS/RACING EVENTS
4/01/22 02:00 PM 7th Annual Cleveland Tattoo Festival
Come get Tattooed by a worldwide collection of tattoo artists. Cleveland Convention Center 300 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland OH 44114
4/01/22 04:30 PM TRO Thunder Zone at the Piston Power Show
The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama RETURNS to CLEVELAND for 2022 - and Thunder Roads Ohio will once again be hosting a Thunder Zone featuring bikes from the 2021 Bike Show Series! For more information on the show or to submit your bike for consideration, email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland OH 44135
4/01/22 08:00 AM Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama 2022
The I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama is the largest indoor showcase of custom cars, trucks, antique construction equipment, motorcycles, tractors, military equipment and more of its kind in the world. The International Exposition (I-X) Center 6200 Riverside Dr,Cleveland,OHIO,44135 slegerski@pistonpowershow. onmicrosoft.com
4/02/22 10:00 AM Spike's Celebration of Life / Memorial Run
2 Routes available to choose from - maps available at the event. First Bikes Out at 11am, Last Bike in for Short Run: 4pm, Last Bike in for Long Run 5pm. 50/50 Drawing, Chinese Auction, Music, Smokin J's Food, $20 for Single Riders, $30 for couples. Uncle John's Riverside Café 3415 Old River Road, Zanesville, OH
4/09/22 07:00 PM Tyler Rich Two Thousand (More) Miles Tour with special guest Robyn Ottolini
Tyler Rich is joining us for the first time on his "Two Thousand (More) Miles Tour" with special guest Robyn Ottolini on Saturday April 9th 2022. This show is 18+ Welcome - General Admission. Dusty Armadillo 3147 St. Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272
4/10/22 07:00 AM Biker to Biker MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEE
Motorcycle Swap Meet w/ Vintage and Modern Parts, Gear, Accessories, Collectibles, and more.. Admission $8, Kids 12 and under FREE. Vendor Spots Available - $40-45. Call 513-235-1998 or email BikerToBikerCincy@gmail.com clinton county fairground 958 w main st wilmington (937) 382-4443 fairoffice@clintoncountyfair.org
4/19/22 07:00 PM Comet Bike Night
Motorcycles and Fun with Great People Every Tuesday at The Comet! The Comet 4579 HamiltonAve, Cincinnati,OHIO,45223
4/24/22 11:00 AM 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes - Celina
New Location - All Proceeds go to scholarships to honor fallen riders. 11am - 2pm, Blessings start at 1pm. Vendors, Outside Bar, 50/50 Food and Drinks Celina American Legion 2510 St. Rt 703, Celina OH 45822 ohioblessingofthebikes@gmail.com
4/29/22 11:00 AM Harley-Davidson DEMO TRUCK at Fink's Harley-Davidson
Come check out the NEW 2022 HarleyDavidson models - and then take them for a spin! Fink's Harley-Davidson 2650 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, OH finksharleydavidson@yahoo.com
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4/30/22 12:00 PM 2022 Brotherhood Sharonville Icebreaker Poker Run
It is that time of year again. Sharonville Chapter of the Brotherhood MC annual poker run. Come join us for what is the poker run even of the year! Food, Drinks, prizes. great entertainment and a great ride. Details will follow so mark you calendars now ! start location and registration information soon to follow! so check back with us Sharonville Ohio
5/07/22 10:00 AM Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival Vintage & Custom Bike Show - THUNDER ZONE
Thunder Roads Ohio will host a Customs and Classics Bike Show as a part of this year's WILD TURKEY FESTIVAL in the streets of downtown McArthur, in Southeastern Ohio. In addition to the Bike Show, TRO will be hosting a THUNDER ZONE vendor area showcasing motorcycle-themed vendors and exhibitors. For information on reserving space in this area, email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com Downtown McArthur Ohio
5/01/22 08:00 AM 21st Annual Blessing of the Bikes
Shawnee UMC Bike Blessing is the largest in Northwest Ohio Blessing of the Bikes begins at noon There will be Free coffee and donuts. T-Shirts will be on sale and all are welcome and appreciated Shawnee UMC 2600 Zurmehly Rd,Lima,OHIO,45806
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5/07/22 07:00 PM Open Invitation Season Kick Off
OPEN INVITATION TO ALL CAR/ TRUNK/BIKE GROUPS Street Race Ohio thought it would be a good idea to start our season off with a OPEN invitation to all car clubs and groups in a effort to network and let everyone get a chance to meet each other and see each others bulids feel free to bring your whole crew invite everyone and anyone The Tree Church 721 N Memorial Dr, Lancaster
5/07/22 07:00 AM SAVE22's 6th Annual Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
Plan to join SAVE22 for our 6th Annual Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness 2038 Brenner Rd NE, Carrollton, OH 44615-9772
5/11/22 08:00 AM 26th Annual Mid-Ohio Classic Scooters Rally
Scooters and bicycles of all manufacturers that are 25-years old are invited. Motor scooter show and swap meet. Several other clubs will be represented including the Salsbury Restorers Society, King Midget Club, Crosley Club. There are several judged classes of all vintage makes and models. Scooters and bicycles of all manufacturers that are 25-years old are invited. Trophies will be awarded. Camping, scooter runs, Brim's Museum tour, free hotdog dinner, and much more. Questions: call Rick Bard, Pres.(419)561-1886 or visit www. midohioclassicscooters.org STILL ONLY $5.00 FOR PRICE OF ADMISSION! Hardin County Fairground 14134 County Rd.,Kenton,OHIO, (419) 561-1886 - Rick Bard
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5/13/22 08:00 AM Smitty’s Bike Nights
Live music every Friday evening 7-10 starting May 13th Smitty’s Tavern 55 N Main st New Holland,OHIO,43145 (740) 495-5928
5/14/22 10:00 AM Fink's H-D SWAP MEET
Annual Swap Meet w/ a full field of vendors. Contact the dealership for more information or visit us on facebook.
Fink's Harley-Davidson 2650 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701 finksharleydavidson@yahoo.com
5/14/22 01:00 PM Ohio Flat Track Sport Center
Flat Track Racing Weekend! Short Track Saturday - Sign In 1pm-4pm, Meeting 4:45pm, Practice 5pm HALF MILE SUNDAY: Sign-in 9am - 11am, Meeting 11:15am; Practice 11:30am; HEATS 12:45pm $10 Gate, Under 12 FREE unless Racing. Race Entry Fee: $35 Regular, $50 Money Classes. Ohio Flat Track Sport Center 8088 County Highway 71, Harpster OH edjerew@gmail.com
5/14/22 10:00 AM BIKERS FOR BROOKLYN
Please join us to raise money for little Brooklyn. At nine weeks old, Brooklyn was diagnosed with a grade 3 Anaplastic Ependymoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. All proceeds will go to help with Brooklyn's medical expenses. Rubber City Harley-Davidson 1120 Main St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
5/14/22 09:00 AM 2nd Annual Spring Fling
This years run will be 33 to 7 over to the triple nickel up to zanesville to 22 to 93 back to Logan. Will make a 30 minute stop at Athens HD. Late lunch in @ Roosters zanesville, another 30 minute stop at Finks HD. Then back to Logan . Meet 8 am Walmart Logan state route 664, just off of 33.kickstands up at 9 am. Hope to see everyone there! Walmart Supercenter 12910 OH-664 S, Logan OH (740) 380-1472
5/20/22 02:00 PM Hell City Tattoo Fest 2022
Over 250 of the world's best tattoo artists, vendors, live painters, entertainers and industry professionals. Hyatt Regency Downtown 350 N. High Street Columbus, OH Durb morrison 614-463-1234 durb2hellcity.com
5/21/22 08:00 AM Quaker Steak and Lube Milford Bike Night Bike Show
Thunder Roads Ohio presents the rescheduled Bike Night Bike Show All Makes and Models Welcome with multiple classes Registration $20 day of show Register in advance for $15 and get a FREE Bike Show Shirt – compliments of Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys! Pre-register at https://tickets. reasonstoride.com/ Quaker Steak and Lube Milford, OH 590 Chamber Drive,Milford,OHIO,45150
5/22/22 10:00 AM Save the Date! Blessing of the Bikes
Save the Date for the 21st Annual Dayton Blessing of the Bikes! May 22, 2022 www.blessingofthebikesswohio.com kil-kare Raceway 1166 Dayton Xenia Rd, Xenia info@kilkare.com (937) 429-2961
Old ranch owner John farmed a small ranch in Montana. The Montana Wage and Hour Department claimed he was not paying proper wages to his workers and sent an agent out to interview him. ‘I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,’ demanded the agent. ‘Well,’ replied old John, ‘There’s my ranch hand who’s been with me for 3 years. I pay him $600 a week plus free room and board. The cook has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $500 a week plus free room and board. Then there’s the half-wit who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night.’ ‘That’s the guy I want to talk to, the half-wit,’ says the agent. ‘That would be me,’ replied old rancher John.
BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS A GOOD LAUGH NOW AND THEN...
Driving through Southern California, I stopped at a roadside stand that sold fruit, vegetables and crafts. As I went to pay, I noticed the young woman behind the counter was painting a sign. “Why the new sign?” I asked. “My boyfriend didn’t approve of the old one,” she said. When I glanced at what hung above the counter, I understood. It declared: “Local Honey Dates Nuts”
Both routes: If you want to practice riding on gravel roads, these are good routes- nothing difficult. Any road bike will work, but it's more fun on a BMW GS, KTM Adventure or Suzuki V Strom of any size. If you'd like to look over and download my two new Indiana gravel road routes, visit the Norms Rides web page at
https://norms-rides.flybyweek.com/
I have not had the opportunity to explore the SEIL South of Brookville yet, but Chad says the riding down there is more technical and better suited for dual-sport bikes. Full information and download links for the SEIL can be found at
https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/south-east-indianaloop.1480034/
While you are there, be sure to give Chad Christy a big Tip of the Helmet for this amazing resource! Remember, check out Norms Rides at
https://norms-rides.flybyweek.com/ I applied for an Ohio CHL and was denied. Can I now carry without a license?
No. Nothing changes regarding who can legally carry a concealed handgun. You must still be a “qualifying” adult, meaning you are at least 21 years of age, not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law, not a fugitive from justice, etc. Refer to the concealed carry manual available at the Ohio Attorney General’s website for more complete information:
OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/ConcealedCarry Does this change how I carry in my vehicle?
No. You will be able to carry a concealed handgun in your car with or without a CHL. You do not have to unload. You do not have to make the handgun visible. You can have loaded handguns and magazines on your person or stored anywhere in your vehicle.
Does this change how I transport long guns in my vehicle?
No. Carrying concealed, with or without a license, deals with a loaded handgun only. Transporting rifles and shotguns remains the same, meaning you must transport them unloaded, in a closed container, with ammunition in a separate container or closed compartment, in your trunk or in an area not accessible without leaving your vehicle.
Can I carry in a bar, courthouse, church, etc.?
Per federal law, you will still need a CHL to carry in a school zone in your vehicle. If you leave your vehicle, your handgun must be secured and locked in your vehicle. Otherwise, nothing changes about where you can or cannot carry a concealed handgun. Areas that are currently no-carry zones will remain no-carry zones. Property owners will still be able to post no-gun signs.
Can I carry without a license in other states?
That depends on the laws of other states. Ohio law applies to Ohio only. When traveling to other states, you will need to abide by the laws of each state you’re in. References include the Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States, a book we sell at BuckeyeFirearms.org, and HandgunLaw.us, a website that provides information on the carry laws of each state.
Can non-residents carry concealed without a license?
Yes. While the rules for carrying a concealed handgun remain the same with or without a license, there will be no residency requirement when this law goes into effect. Someone who is otherwise a “qualifying” adult may carry with or without a license whether they reside in Ohio or another state.
Can you conceal rifles and shotguns now?
Surprisingly, someone actually did ask this question. We’re not sure exactly how someone would carry concealed rifles and shotguns other than under a long trench coat. However, the answer is no. Ohio’s concealed carry laws apply to handguns only.
What about storing a handgun in your personal vehicle in an employer’s parking lot?
The new law does not change your right to carry to and from work and to store your handgun in your personally-owned car or truck on company property. Your rights remain the same with or without a CHL. If you drive a company-owned vehicle, your employer may have different rules about whether or not you can carry or store a handgun in their vehicle.
This article is for general information only. It is not intended to be personal legal advice.
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Auto Boutique ................................................................2 Avon Boot Shop...........................................................14 Bair's Powersports....................................................... 38 Bears Vintage Metalworks......................................... 44 Biker to Biker Motorcycle Swap Meet...................... 48 Bikers for Christ ............................................................13 CAM Cycle ................................................................. 39 Cash 4 Motorcycles ................................................... 39 Crazy Boars Custom Cycles...................................... 38 Crazy Fox Saloon (Bucyrus)...................................... 45 Crystal Rock Campground ........................................ 29 Deftone Motorcycles.................................................. 39 Dusty Armadillo ...........................................................51 Evil Iron Customs..........................................................41 Fink's Harley-Davidson........................................ 33, 50 Fountain City Cycle .................................................... 39 Geico................................................. Inside Back Cover Geno's (Medina) ........................................................ 45 Gilhuly's (Berlin Heights)........................................... 45 Greater Toledo Veterans Ride ............................... 9, 15 Hardcore Custom Cycles........................................... 39 Harley-Davidson of Eastgate......................................21 Hi Point Firearms (MKS supply)................................. 35 Holeshot KTM............................................................. 39 Hot Grillz (Walton Hills) ............................................ 45 Hudson Leather.................................................... 40, 46 Hunter Street Saloon (Logan).................................... 23 Inkoholics Tattoo ......................................................... 33 Iron Horse Cycles ....................................................... 39 Iron Pony / Pony Powersports ...................................4-5 Jeff Stanton Adventures.............................................. 27 Johnny's Pizza (Newbury)..........................................11 Kingdom Knights of Akron..........................................13 Last Call Biker Church .................................................13 Machine Gun Preacher.................................................7 Mill Dam Corner Grille ....................................... 23, 55 Ohio Bike Week .....Back Cover, Inside Cover, Page 1 Ohio Dept. of Public Safety (Motorcycle Ohio)...... 34 Old Firehouse Winery................................................ 57 Parma Pit Stop............................................................. 57 Progressive Insurance....................................................3 Queen City Harley-Davidson .................................... 54 Redneck Motorcycle Whips ...................................... 49 Renegade Gentleman ................................................ 39 Riders Share................................................................ 45 Roughin It RV............................................................... 43 Rushing Wind Biker Church........................................13 Sassy's (Twinsburg)......................................................51 South East Harley-Davidson ................................18, 47 Temple LIVE CLE ......................................................... 49 The Barn-Zanesville .................................................... 23 The Bike Shop ............................................................. 39 The Hydrant (Berea)................................................... 45 The Max (Logan)........................................................ 23 The Real McCoy Tattoo Studio.................................. 33 Villain Arts - Tattoo Convention ................................. 49 Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival...............22-24, 25 Whitehorse Biker Church ............................................12 Youngstown Cycle ...................................................... 39 Zeppe's (Newbury).............................................. 20,32
TRO SCAVENGER HUNT
The TRO SCAVENGER HUNT is a special, indoor THUNDER RUN through the pages of our very own magazine. Hidden someplace within the depth of these pages is a special TRO PRIZE LOGO – see the sample here. It’s a version of our “wheel logo” with a treasure chest on it. It was inspired by Cole’s favorite TV show – Jake and the Neverland Pirates! When you find it, shoot us an email at BuckeyeThunderRun@ gmail.com with SCAVENGER HUNT in the subject line. Let us know what page and exactly where the logo is in this month’s magazine and we will put you in the drawing for some great TRO prizes – including some great gear and subscriptions to the magazine! How cool is that?! Scavenger Winner: Sherry Gaj
