2022 THUNDER RUN

from Thunder Roads Ohio August 2022

by REASONS TO RIDE Motorcycle Magazine and Ride Guides

IRON & INK

Bike of the Nights!

As part of a new initiative, the TRM / RtR crew will be out and about hitting various Bike Nights, Rides, and Rallies over the next few months. At select events, our team will recognize one or two bikes as “BIKE OF THE NIGHT”. The owners of these motorcycles will receive a special trophy and invitation to participate in an upcoming bike show – sponsored by the magazine. We will also be featuring some of these bikes in the magazine and / or online. If you’d like our crew to stop by your Bike Night or other event, just email us with details and contact information. Email us at Events@ReasonsToRide.com

PISTON POWER SHOW 2023 DATES ANNOUNCED!

I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama to feature RtR.com Championship Showcase!

The nation’s largest indoor custom vehicle show will return to the Cleveland I-X Center March 31 – April 2nd, 2023. With over 1,000,000 of exhibit space, this has long been the nation’s largest indoor celebration of horsepower, speed, and custom builds. The show includes cars, trucks, military vehicles, offroad vehicles, even planes – and of course, motorcycles. For 2023, the show will feature 30 of the top bikes from across the Midwest as part of an invitational Championship Showcase. ReasonsToRide.com will be working with the show to select the top bikes from Bike Shows and events from throughout the region. We will also be accepting applications for consideration as well. The show will be awarding a total of $1,500 in cash and trophies for motorcycles, including BEST BIKE, Outstanding Bike, and People’s Choice Award – sponsored by Thunder Roads Ohio. Bike Show Applications must be accepted by November 15, 2022 for consideration. Visit our facebook page or website (www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com) for more information on submitting – or email us at Events@ReasonsToRide.com

As Told By THE IRON COWBOY

CONNECTING WITH RIDERS

Local riding organizations are invited to come and set up at regional motorcycle events.

Over the next several months, we will be setting up at and helping to host a number of fairly large motorcycle events including Thunder Zones as part of the Easyriders Rodeos and in Geneva-on-the-Lake during Thunder on the Strip. In between, we will be out at rides, bike nights, and other local events. And all of these are great opportunities for local riding organizations to connect with riders… Many riding organizations just think about setting up to sell t-shirts or to promote an upcoming ride, if that. Far too few consider setting up just as an opportunity to introduce themselves to other riders and the riding community in general. A booth with a banner in back and maybe a table with some swag or flyers about an upcoming event – allow you to connect with folks and deliver a strong message about who you are. At the upcoming events, we would like to invite local riding organizations out to join us as we set up. This includes motorcycle ministries, veterans organizations, RC’s, and even MC’s. For some of the larger events, where there are thousands of riders, there might be a small charge by the venue for setting up a booth. In most cases it’s just $50-100 to set up. If you can sell a stack of shirts or sign up 20-30 more riders for your upcoming ride – that’s money well spent. Or if you connect with a few strong candidates or have a chance to let the community really know who you are – it’s money well spent. For more information on coming out to events or to reserve space at a specific event, send us an email at BikeShowInfo@ gmail.com

NOW BOOKING FALL AND 2023 EVENTS

While it seems as though summer has just begun, it’s still time to start thinking about the Fall and maybe even next year as we start planning for Bike Shows, Tattoo Parties, Rides, and Rallies. One of our clear mandates going forward is to NOT spread ourselves too thin as much as we may have in the past. So, that means we will be limiting ourselves to less shows and appearances – even as we open up new territories and begin setting up at new venues. So – if you’re interested in getting on the Tour Schedule for this FALL or even NEXT YEAR – let us know ASAP. Even if you have a traditional, regular date – PLEASE take a minute and confirm your date for next year. If you’re considering adding a TOUR STOP – with one of our signature promotions such as the Bike Show, Iron & Ink Tattoo Party, or even just a photo shoot or Bike Night Appearance – let us know right away so we can begin discussions. Don’t wait until the last moment!