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FROM THE PUBLISHER While there aren’t so many TRO events occurring this time of year with single digit temperatures and snow across most of Ohio, it is still one of the busiest times of the year as we plan out our schedule for the upcoming year. This process doesn’t only involve us sorting out our calendar; but in many cases, it involves us helping our partners plan out their events as well. Looking back a few years, it was really easy to take for granted all of the motorcycle events that filled the calendar. There were countless bike nights, rides, and even rallies almost every weekend – all summer long. Then the Pandemic struck and the entire world was seemingly put on hold for at least a year – and then we rolled into 2021 and nobody really had a clue what was happening. Restrictions were lifted in most areas – but then the bars and event venues discovered that their staff hadn’t really sat at home while they were shut down. Instead they were now working for UBER, Door Dash, and Amazon in many cases – or they considered new options instead of simply returning to work the same bar or service jobs they held before. Organizations depending on volunteers were hit even worse in many cases. Organizations with long standing events unexpectedly gave the year off to many of their key volunteers and many appreciated the time off. In fact, both event organizers and volunteers in many cases decided that they might just take another year off in 2021 – even though they really didn’t have to. Now we are looking at the upcoming year – and another riding season hangs in the balance as organizers and businesses remain uncertain about the future. I’m sharing all of this, because I’d like to encourage everyone to get back to LIVING. Get back to RIDING and CELEBRATING LIFE, like we did before we ever heard the phrase “Social Distance”. There are a lot of businesses – many of which are getting BAD ADVICE from new age “Twitter Marketing Experts” – believing that the new reality is one of zero events and distant folks. They are advocating online contact and virtual events – rather than actual gatherings. Auto text messaging and social media pop up ads – rather than such “archaic” forms of advertising as a regional motorcycle magazine. DON’T BUY INTO THE LIES. We are still the same folks, and we still believe in the same values that formed our nation and drives our riding community. We are bikers – and even though we may love to head out onto the open road by ourselves; we are a tight knit community. We hug and call other riders “Brother” and “Sister” even though we may not even know their real name – and that doesn’t mean we don’t mean it. In many cases, we may count on our road family more than our actual blood relatives. Those bonds aren’t formed on Twitter or Instagram. We made those connections by sharing a beer at a Bike Night or riding to support a child we’ve never met. We need to get back to that AMERICA. That’s the riding community we love – and that’s the reason WE LOVE TO RIDE! It’s NOT just the machine. It’s the Brotherhood we have with others that join us on the road. So, please – support the local riding community. Support the rides and events we share in these pages – and maybe consider volunteering for the organizations that you identify with. And thank the advertisers and sponsors that allow us to continue serving you – the local riders. Hope to see you on the Road! Live Strong! D. A. Smith Publisher
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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY
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CALENDAR FEATURE
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IRON & INK
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BUCKEYE FIREARMS
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TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!
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In this Issue - rides, rallies, bike shows - places to go, things to see, and rides to appreciate - it’s all in this month’s edition of Thunder Roads! For even more TRO - be sure to like us on Facebook (www.Facebook. com/ThunderRoadsOhio) and visit our website - www. ThunderRoadsOhio.com.
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New QR codes provide easy links with your smartphones.
One of our goals the last several years has been to make our magazines more interactive for our readers and integrate more digital aspects into our print pieces. This is more than simply a marketing thing or appeal to younger generations. The idea is to create an easy means of accessing the videos, photos, means of ordering and simply more information that we have stored online. We have an amazing website, and new content is being added almost every day. Our social media pages are a great resource and forum for discussion for over 200,000 riders and motorcycle enthusiasts. For years, we’ve included invitations for everyone to “follow us on facebook”, “visit us online”, or simply “check out our website” in order to access our digital aspect. Now, though, we are going to make this even easier through the use of QR codes.
Lots of opportunities to help out at events, take pictures, serve as a local ROAD REP, or even work from home helping out ONLINE! This is going to be an exciting year as Thunder Roads Ohio and the Iron Cowboy Crew emerge from a few fairly challenging years – just like everyone else. However, we are excited about the upcoming year and everything we have going on! We’ve taken a new approach to events and added over a dozen NEW locations to our calendar – including COUNTY BIKE SHOWS, MORE TATTOO EVENTS, and MORE BIKE NIGHT and RIDE APPEARANCES than ever before! The TRO CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES will be bigger than ever with projected attendance at these events totaling well over 500,000!
A QR code is that black and white image – usually a square – made up of black square, dots and white spaces, that you’ve seen on packages and marketing materials for years. Essentially they work the same way as a barcode at a supermarket. It is a machine-scannable image that can instantly take you to a website or provide you more information on your smartphone. It’s not only EASIER than typing in a lengthy link or website address – your phone doesn’t store the information to your search history.
By joining with new partners – we’re also hitting the road to more events out of state, including DAYTONA BIKE WEEK, STURGIS, LONE STAR, and major events throughout the MIDWEST! Online we’ve partnered with ReasonsToRide.com to offer the MOST POWERFUL motorcycle resource on the internet! Through ReasonsToRide.com and now ThunderRoadsOhio.com as well – we can now offer interactive event listings that allow you to view the actual location, map to an event, and even register for the ride or get concert tickets right on our website! And it’s a proven system that processed more than $5 MILLION in ticket sales just last year!
Most current smartphone operating systems have QR code scanners built into the camera app, so you simply have to point the camera at the QR code and let the phone scan it. In most cases a notification will appear that you simply have to tap in order to open. And instantly – you can access the information!
It's all REALLY EXCITING STUFF – and it means we are growing, with new needs for folks all across Ohio and even out of state! With our expanded online aspects, there is a lot that you can even do from home! It’s pretty cool and the potential is almost limitless.
We have created, featured, and printed a lot of cool stuff over the years – and the vast majority of it is all easily accessible online. With a QR Code, it’s now even easier to go directly to the page or location online that has what you’re looking for.
For Riding Organizations – we have great opportunities to partner with Thunder Roads Ohio in your area. We need with events and getting the word out – in exchange we help promote your group’s events as well. There are also opportunities for groups to raise funds for your organization or designated charities by partnering with TRO and covering the local riding community. In most cases, you don’t really need experience and we aren’t looking for professional sales people. That’s really not what we do. We are looking for RIDERS that can help represent TRO and IRON COWBOY at events and rides all across Ohio – and looking ahead, across the Midwest and at some of the largest motorcycle events in the country.
So, grab your smartphone and scan some of the QR codes to access even MORE Thunder Roads!
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Thunder Roads Ohio Offers EXPANDED ON-LINE Ride Registration and Ticket Sales Powered by ReasonsToRide.com
ReasonsToRide.com (RtR) and Thunder Roads Ohio is now offering the ability to include RIDER REGISTRATION as part of your online event listings and magazine ads. This allows riders to simply and easily sign up for your event without ever leaving the website – and without having to register on-site the day of the event. Pre-registration allows you to more accurately plan 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 can also help develop graphics and promotional materials – including posters and cards to professionally represent your ride. This helps with sponsorships and encourages ride participation.
PRO TIP: You can add QR codes to your posters and event ads that take riders directly to YOUR unique registration page through Thunder Roads – even on the day of the event! You can also create signs with these QR codes to display on-site the day of the event. For Iron Pony’s RIDE FOR THE RHINOS – event organizers were able to use display stands with the QR codes and easy instructions for riders to register online even on the morning of the ride. This expedited the process incredibly and allowed well over 1,000 participants to easily check-in with half as many volunteers involved.
NOW SCHEDULING 2022 EVENTS
Plans are underway for 2022 and expectations are SKY HIGH! We would encourage everyone to email us with their event information and dates as soon as possible, especially if you’d like us there. We are excited to announce a RE-VAMPED Bike Show program w/ new SPONSORS and even MORE PRIZES / TROPHIES! We are also doing more HOT ROD / CUSTOM CAR / BIKE SHOWS as well – with new partners on board! We are looking to host more of these shows in combination with RACING events and RALLIES all across the MIDWEST. We will also be hosting more TATTOO CONTESTS and MORE PHOTO OPS’ at Bike Nights and other stops in Ohio and surrounding states. For a limited time, special COUNTDOWN to 2022 RATES are now being offered on events and even print / digital ads for next year for as little as HALF THE STANDARD PRICE, before they go up in 2022. Email Events@ReasonsToRide.com for more information.
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We are looking for Feature Editors to focus on particular areas of interest that we feature in the magazine and online. Vintage MotorcyclesAdventure Bikes MotocrossFirearms Motorcycle Safety / TrainingCigars Long Distance RidingOhio Craft Beer and Micro-Breweries And Veterans Affairs aka “Service Notes” If you have a passion for any of these areas, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll have expanded opportunities within the industry and amongst those that share your interest as you represent over 250,000 readers every month! These are not directly compensated positions in terms of salary; however, you are able to make money as you develop various aspects within the magazine or online. If you’re able to use a computer and have reasonable online skills, we’d love to hear from you. Just email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com
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Motorcycle Ohio. The Puck Starts Here.
Motorcycle Ohio course enrollment has begun, and for $50 you can begin your journey. In just one weekend you can learn to ride, get a waiver for the Ohio BMV endorsement test, get great discounts on your bike insurance, meet great people who share your passion to ride, and gain massive amounts of confidence as a rider. They offer classes for every skill level of rider from those who have never ridden to those who just have a new bike they need to get comfortable on. They even have one that allows your passenger to ride along. And you get a complimentary side stand puck! All the information you need to get signed up this season is included in this press release. It’s as easy as going to the website, picking your class date and location and paying by credit or with your debit card. That’s it. It really is that easy. You too can change your view from windshield to handlebars. Come ride with us.
Motorcycle Ohio’s (MO) training course registration will are NOW OPEN! (As of Monday, January 25, 2022 at 9 am) The motorcycle training courses are conducted as early as March and run until early November. Approximately 12,000 students register each year in Ohio for a motorcycle training course. Please visit https://services.dps.ohio.gov/MotorCycleOhioTraining/ Student/Home to register! •
In 58% of accidents that involved a motorcycle in Ohio, the rider was at-fault.
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Crashes involving unendorsed Ohio riders composed of 45% of reported accidents.
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At-fault crashes caused by unendorsed riders made up of over 48% of reported accidents.
What class should I take? Education is one part to reducing the number of motorcyclist killed and injured on our highways. The MO program, offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, provides different levels of motorcycle safety courses for riders based on their skill levels and objectives.
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The Basic Rider Skills (BRS) is a 16-hour course. Students will participate in four hours of classroom, and 12 hours of on-cycle training. To participate riders need to hold a valid two-wheel valid Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC), license or endorsement. Learning material & motorcycles are provided. Approved riding gear must be supplied by the students, although helmets may be provided by the training location. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a 60 day BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement.
The Returning Riders (BRS-RR) is an eight hour course. Designed for riders 18 years of age or older who have been riding with a 2-wheel temporary permit for longer than one year (over 1,000 miles of experience), or an 2-wheeled experienced rider returning after an extended time away. BRS-RR students must have a valid 2-wheel motorcycle TIPIC, license or endorsement to participate in the course. Students will participate in two hours of classroom, take an oncycle evaluation to assess their skill level and then complete six hours of on-cycle training. Learning material & motorcycles are provided. Approved riding gear must be supplied by the students, although helmets may be provided by the training location. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a 60 day BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement.
Why should you take a safety course?
Courses are held rain or shine so students will need to arrive prepared and must provide the following protective equipment: over-the-ankle footwear, long pants (without any holes), longsleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves and eye protection. Depending on the location, helmets may be provided by the training location, though students can provide their own DOT certified helmet for the course.
Basic Rider Skills (BRS): recommended for novice riders.
Returning Riders (BRS-RR): recommended for intermediate riders.
Marybeth Sullivan Motorcycle Ohio Rider Coach Thunder Roads Contributing Writer nitromarybeth@gmail.com
What do I need to provide?
Course Offerings:
Basic Rider Skills 2 (BRS-2): recommended for riders looking for a refresher on their own motorcycle or to bond with a new motorcycle. The Basic Rider Skills 2 (BRS-2) is a seven hour, one-day, rangeonly course. Students will participate in on-cycle training without a formal classroom setting while using their own street legal 2-wheeled motorcycle. If the student holds a valid 2-wheel endorsement, one passenger is allowed to patriciate with an additional course fee. However, passengers will not be allowed to share the motorcycle with the operator during the course. Approved riding gear, including a DOT approved helmet, must be supplied by the students. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a 60 day BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement.
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Comments from Online (www.Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio) I loved it. Never rode a motorcycle in my life so they did wonders teaching a 48 year old broad. Learned so much and great instructors. - Crista Creamer, Washington Court House I took it with my wife. I already had my endorsement but she didn't. We learned a lot and the instructors were awesome. -Mike Stevens, Washington Court House Yes. It's a great class for the $50. I took it at Parma Tri-C. The main instructor was a motorcycle officer for 24 years. He shared so much with us that you would not learn elsewhere. The two days we spent on the bikes was no joking around.....we were focused, we had limited breaks and we learned a ton. -Christina Fozio, Medina OH It was the best riding thing I've done..Had ridden for many,many years but was self taught.This was great and hope others do the same.To let you know how long it was..I took the course at Columbus State Community College..plus I got a discount on my insurance.Go For It.. -Doug Davies, Columbus OH THUNDER THUNDER ROADS® ROADS® OHIO OHIO MAGAZINE MAGAZINE
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TO RETURN TO THEATRES WITH ENHANCED 50TH ANNIVERSARY RELEASE Fullerton, CA (Jan 26, 2022) – The acclaimed 1971 Oscar nominated documentary motorcycle film “On Any Sunday” (OAS) will return to theatres nationwide this winter/spring with an enhanced picture and audio release from Bruce Brown Films to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the iconic motion picture. The original film was financed by Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions and features McQueen as one of the stars along with Malcom Smith and Mert Lawwill. Malcom Smith credits OAS to his entire career for the “million dollars worth of publicity” he received from the film, ultimately being honored with the “Motorcyclist of the Century” title from Motorcyclist magazine in 2012. OAS is regarded as the greatest motorcycle film ever produced and is credited for changing stereotype attitudes of “bikers” and influencing the boom of motorcycle sales in the 1970’s.
Billy Morris will be hosting a showing of the movie at the Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain OH on February 27th.
The process to repair, to re-color, and to remix the groundbreaking documentary by director Bruce Brown, maker of The Endless Summer (1964) began in early 2020. The remastered and enhanced film was originally only going to have a streaming and dvd/blu-ray release this year, but Bruce Brown Films felt a theatrical release is what the film’s director Bruce Brown (who passed away in 2017) would have wanted. “When Todd brought us this opportunity, we asked ourselves what Bruce would have wanted. And that was for as many fans as possible around the globe to enjoy this fully re-engineered classic on the big screen again together,” said Alex Mecl, President and CEO of Bruce Brown Films, LLC. “The work that has been done to remaster the film is truly stunning. It’s exciting and beautiful all over again.”
“I was inspired as a 9-year-old kid to ride motorcycles, bmx bikes, and just about anything else that had wheels when On Any Sunday first came out in 1971. Here we are now, 50 years later and we’re releasing the film again to be enjoyed by new generations on the big screen for the first time,” said Todd Huffman, Pipeline Digital Media (PDM) Producer/Director.
Gathr Films is the distributor for the film nationwide with OAS and will use their Theatrical On Demand system to have motorcycle dealers, clubs, and fans of the movie place screenings all over the country utilizing crowdsourcing and social media to rally older and younger enthusiasts (under 50?) to see OAS on the big screen for the first time.
Nationally renowned rocker and AMA Champion rider Billy Morris, formerly of the band Warrant, commented “ONY ANY SUNDAY – is the greatest motorcycle movie ever made – and it was an inspiration when I first saw it. To see it restored and even enhanced on the BIG SCREEN to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of it’s release – I can’t wait!”
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“To come out of the dark of the pandemic with a film in our theatres as revered as On Any Sunday is truly special,” said Scott Glosserman, Gathr Films’ President and CEO. “It’s the perfect, timeless, feel-good movie whether you’re a motorcycle fan or not. We cannot wait!” Part of the program for each screening includes a virtual Q& A session at the end of the film that was filmed in the fall of 2021 when the film was first being released. The almost 30-mintue bonus content includes interviews with the film’s stars and legends, Mert Lawwill, Dave Aldana, and Keith Mashburn. Bruce Brown’s son Dana who is also a famed Director (Dust to Glory, Step into Liquid, On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter) also sits in. The American Motorcyclist magazine editor, Mitch Boehm moderates the panel. Aside from the film’s screenings an extensive merchandising program has been developed around the 50th Anniversary with several licensees already releasing limited edition products, like journalist and filmmaker Brett Smith’s We Went Fast company. T-Shirts, hats, posters and other merchandise are also being developed and marketed. “When I saw the 50th Anniversary for On Any Sunday approaching I knew we could develop some great licensed products that complement our brand well. This theatre screening program will only help sales,” said Brett Smith, We Went Fast President. Gathr Films are offering screenings to local “On Any Sunday Movie Captains” throughout the winter and spring of 2022. People can purchase tickets and follow the project’s progress at OnAnySunday50th.com as well as other social media channels with @onanysunday50th handles.
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LORAIN PALACE THEATRE, Sunday February 27th 3pm HOSTED BY BILLY MORRIS, AMA CHAMPION and FORMERLY OF WARRANT! SPECIAL GUESTS: RACING LEGEND JOHN PENTON and FAMILY!
$22 (all ages) includes a portion for “Coats for Kids” Bring a child’s coat to donate and get a small popcorn! Tickets available at box office or online at LorainPalace.com For more information and updates, follow event on Facebook through Thunder Roads Ohio. www.Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio
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DIGITALLY REMASTERED • HOST A SCREENING • BUY TICKETS COMING TO LORAIN! ONE DAY ONLY ON FEB 27th @3:00PM $22 (all ages) Includes ticket processing and a portion of proceeds to “Coats for Kids” BENEFITTING “COATS FOR KIDS”
Bring a child’s coat and get small popcorn! Meet members of Lorain County’s famous motorcycle family “The Pentons”
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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES Good February to you! Here it is again….the ‘Love’ month. I have given this some thought…how can you tell if someone is the real deal? I mean, not so much a heart thumping relationship with a significant other, but the real deal in anybody. Sometimes it’s just hard to tell. Well, maybe some light can be shed about that in the next sentence or two, please, read on… I believe it’s been said before, but it’s worth repeating, love is a choice. It’s not a feeling, not an explosion of fireworks and it really doesn’t make you all twitterpated….it is a choice. Now, we have all had that one friend come along that just twerks your jaw to be around them, but for some reason you just keep letting them hang out and be part of the moment. Why is that? Maybe it’s just the way they laugh or even whine that gets under your skin. Maybe they just have a need to be heard or seen. Who knows, but there’s something that just keeps you open to their presence, and you wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s love. Love moves you to even love the ugly in someone. So, let’s say you meet up with people that just want to be there to help you in any way they can. Maybe it’s a 95-degree day and they happen to have some cold water ready for you. Maybe it’s nasty cold day and you went on that ride anyway, and in the middle of the ride there’s a rest stop and a tent set up with hot coffee or cocoa and even cookies! That’s love in action. That’s the real deal.
What kind of love are you looking for? Where are you looking to find it? Who can you place your trust in to believe it? We all ask these questions. We are all looking for that real deal. I found it in my Savior Jesus Christ. I choose to bring His love to you, sometimes by standing in the cold, sometimes by helping you park your bike in 95-degree weather, or the pouring rain. Sometimes in a moment of prayer for your safety on the road and yes, even for your beloved machine to hold up through the season. That’s love in action…that’s the real deal. We don’t hang out around you all to be noticed, we don’t join in your events to make you uncomfortable. We aren’t ‘wanna-be’s’ because He has already made us somebody’s and given us the privilege to go out into the highways and byways to share His love with you. That is love in action and we are the real deal. Be looking for us this coming season, we will be the ones with the smiles on our faces, going the miles to the places, that find you in the spaces, that allow us to serve you with love.
Mary G.
Jesus was love in action. He would stop what He was doing to help a crippled man walk that had spent years trying to get into a pool of healing water having no one to help because they only wanted healing for themselves. Jesus would go to a stranger’s house for a meal, allow a harlot to wash His feet with her tears and restore her dignity. He would take a tax collector, fishermen, doctors, lawyers, thieves and liars and turn them into disciples that would ignite the world on fire with His word. He would give up His own life to give you the chance for eternal life no matter what. That’s love in action…that’s the real deal.
COME RIDE WITH US! CMA is a servant minded interdenominational motorcycle ministry with a nondenominational message of hope and love through Jesus Christ. Enjoy the family atmosphere, make life-long friends, and join an army of people dedicated to changing the world, one heart at a time in the highways and byways. Visit us at www.cmausa.org for more information. Have a message you’d like to share? If you have a message that you’d like to share with riders across Ohio and the Midwest, let us know. TRO welcomes the opportunity to work with established motorcycle ministries. Feel free to share upcoming events with us as well, by emailing information to Events.ThunderRoads@gmail.com
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TRO CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES As we’ve begun preparing for the 2022 Bike Show Series, we’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what has made our shows a success and what opportunities there have been for improvement. This has really brought us to a discussion of what our goals have been – which has really been to provide a great experience for those participating in our shows. To that aim, we are really planning on kick things up this year. We are focusing more on making certain that there are more things for exhibitors to do at out shows – not simply leaving you to sit by your bikes. To that end, we are hosting more shows that are part of larger festivals – such as motorcycle rallies, county fairs, and bigger events such as Thunder on the Strip and the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival! Additionally, we will be focusing more on the motorcycle owners. At the shows we will be doing more to introduce the exhibitors to those attending the shows and sharing some of your story. We will be conducting interviews at the shows and in many cases – these interviews will be finding their way into our magazines or online.
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We’ve always believed that the best thing about our bike show series is the people that both exhibit and attend. This isn’t just about the bikes – but about the people building and riding them as well. After doing these shows for more than 10 years, its great seeing how many connections and friendships that have developed over the years between folks coming to the shows. There’s a common bond that exists between riders – and there’s even more of a connection between the folks that take the time to restore, customize, or even create their own bikes. People start talking about what they’ve built, what they have at home, and what they rode up to the show. And this year – we are doing even more to help facilitate those discussions and really ensure that everyone has a great time at the show! Make sure that you check out our events listing on Facebook and follow the ones that are of interest to you. We will be posting updates and more details about the new programs as things are finalized. www.Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio
VINTAGE & VETERANS DISPLAYS This year we are teaming up with a number of Ohio county fairs to help incorporate motorcycles into more of their programming. This will include several new BIKE SHOWS as part of county fairs across the state. We are excited at the opportunities this will allow as we showcase unique and classic motorcycles in front of thousands attending county fairs – that in some cases have been going on for more than 150 years! For several of the counties, we will be hosting VINTAGE & VETERANS motorcycle exhibits. In most cases these will be held in either indoor or covered areas and run the duration of the fair. We are inviting anyone with a motorcycle 25 years or older, a military model, or any make or model with a military / patriotic theme to participate. Selected bikes will be sponsored by Thunder Roads Ohio, showcased as part of the exhibit, and then featured as part of the feature bike show on the designated day. Selected exhibitors will receive a wristband / pass for the duration of the fair and a special VINTAGE & VETERAN’S EXHIBITOR bike show shirt at no cost to them. There will be a limited number of spots available for these displays, so we encourage anyone interested in participating to please submit a photo of their bike and information on it to BikeShowInfo@gmail.com. If you are interested in participating in a particular show – or open to dates throughout the series, please indicate that. There is NO COST to exhibitors for participating in these displays.
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PISTON POWER SHOW! Well, the big news in this update is of course that the Piston Power Show is back on! We’re pleased to announce that – especially the fact that we will be back and featuring bikes from the 2021 Bike Show Series as part of the motorcycle display area.
The “Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama” is Friday April 1st – Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at the Cleveland I-X Center. If you participated in the 2021 Bike Show Series and would like to participate in the Piston Power Show, please email us as soon as possible at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com. Please include photos and details on the bike. If you won awards during the series, please list those and where you won them as well. We have added an event on our Facebook page for the TRO Thunder Zone at the Piston Power Show, please check in on there for updates and more details to come. You can access it under events from our Facebook page – www.Facebook.com/ ThunderRoadsOhio SHOW PICTURES We’ve posted over well over 1,200 Bike Show pictures from this year’s series on our Facebook page, sorted in Albums by the particular shows. You’re welcome to tag and share these as you’d like. We are working with some new partners to offer the ability to easily get these printed and sent to you – with just a few clicks. Hope to have an announcement on that shortly. Currently, however, we do have the means to get you posters – even big vinyl banners for your garage – of any images we have. Our partner, NEO PRO IMAGING ( www.neoproimaging.com ) is able to do some amazing things with pictures – such as metal or acrylic prints suitable for mounting on the wall or professionally displaying. Email us for more information BikeShowInfo@gmail.com
We’re able to produce full color vinyl banners of photos or your design – for less than $2.50 a square foot!*
Start Something Old: Vintage Bike Shows After several successful test runs last year, we are looking forward to introducing a series of Vintage Bike Shows to the lineup for 2022. All bikes will be welcome and we will recognize the fan favorites, but bikes will need to be 25 years or older in order to qualify for the BEST OF SHOW and PEOPLE’S CHOICE Awards. We will be doing photo shoots and interviews as well with those exhibiting classic bikes, with hopes to share in upcoming issues of Thunder Roads and nationally through our partners at ReasonsToRide.com We are also exploring options of filming these shows and the interviews, in order to share with those unable to attend. Originally, we had intended for these to be “smaller shows” but it now looks like we will have several larger ones possibly incorporated into county fairs in 22’. The family friendly, interactive nature of these shows make them ideal for county fairs and regional events. Watch for announcements to come soon as we finalize details on these. Already we have several in the works. Thunder Zone Vendor Areas For the larger weekend shows, we will be adding THUNDER ZONE Vendor areas to our layout. These vendor areas will offer a tremendous opportunity to reach not only thousands of riders – but far more, as many of the events embrace the entire community, drawing attendees from throughout their regions. For more information on vending at these events and to be put on a list for updates, email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com
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2022 BIKE SHOWS Looking forward, we’ve made a commitment to further developing the Bike Show Series – with the addition of more larger, regional shows. We will still have smaller community shows, but we are adding more shows connected with FAIRS, FESTIVALS, and of course MAJOR MOTORCYCLE RALLIES and EVENTS.
And we’ve already started adding NEW SHOWS and locking down dates for 2022!
FERRARI NIGHT at SOUTH EAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON, June 17, 2022 VINTON COUNTY WILD TURKEY FESTIVAL May 5-8, 2022 Thunder Roads Ohio will host a Customs and Classics Bike Show as a part of this early May festival in the streets of downtown McArthur, in Southeastern Ohio. The festival includes activities such as great nightly entertainment – including Mr. Speed and Confederate Railroad, a pagent, carnival rides and games, and of course lots of food and retail vendors.
One of the longest running Bike Shows in Ohio returns in 2022, as South East Harley-Davidson brings Thunder Roads Ohio back to host their FERRARI NIGHT SHOW! This one is sure to bring out some of the most unique and rare bikes in Northeast Ohio.
ROCKIN’ COSHOCTON BIKE SHOW LUCAS COUNTY BIKE SHOW – presented as part of the Lucas County Fair July 11-17, 2022 Vintage and Veterans Motorcycle Exhibit Wednesday, July 17, 2022 – Ride-In Bike Show Thunder Roads Ohio is teaming up with the Lucas County Fair to present a motorcycle exhibit featuring vintage and military / patriotic themed bikes as part of their annual celebration. Then on Wednesday, July 17th – there will be a ride-in Bike Show with special classes for military and patriotic themed motorcycles.
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Saturday, July 23, 2022 The rolling hills and farmland of central Ohio is host to this celebration of “on-and-off roading!” Featuring live music, vendors, and endless opportunities to ride – this event caters to Jeeps, SxS’s, ATV’s, and of course MOTORCYCLES! There are obstacle courses, trail rides, poker runs, and a Thunder Roads Bike Show on Saturday! Featuring custom and vintage bikes of all makes and models – custom trophies and professional photo shoots! Overnight camping is available on-site – so come on out and stay the weekend! www. RockinCoshocton.com
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LEXINGTON BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL August 18 – 21, 2022 Lexington welcomes Thunder Roads Ohio to their long running festival that features a entertainment, rides, games, festival food and more for the entire family.
FINK’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW Saturday, August 20, 2022 Thunder Roads Ohio returns to Fink’s Harley-Davidson in Zanesville to host their 4th Annual Bike Show. This is a great show that always features a number of unique bikes – of all makes and models. Local riding organizations are always well represented and Fink’s rolls it all out. There is always good music, cold beverages, something to eat – and lots of great folks!
12th Annual Geneva-on-the-Lake THUNDER ZONE BIKE SHOW, Sept. 10, 2022 It’s official – we will be returning to The Marketplace Landing in Geneva-on-the-Lake, adjacent to the Old Firehouse Winery and Sunset bar, and right on America’s North Coast overlooking the water! It’s the most beautiful spot in GOTL and the perfect setting for a BIKE SHOW! Planning is already underway to make this the biggest Thunder Zone EVER – and that includes kicking the bike show up EVEN MORE! With more classes, more awards, more CASH – and yes, the loudest pipes contest is returning! We will also be greatly expanding our THUNDER ZONE Vendor Area – but as space will surely go quickly! If you’d like to come out and join us for the weekend – with a booth for your shop, business or organization – get in touch ASAP! We are already accepting registrations at this time, and once it’s filled – that’s it! Email us at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com to get your application or for more information. These are just a few that we’ve already locked down, but we have A LOT more in the works! Make sure that you’re following us on Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio) for updates as they are announced. Register ONLINE at ThunderRoadsOhio.com for these Bike SHOWS and more! For more information, email us at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com and follow us online at www.Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio INTERESTED IN HOSTING A TRO BIKE SHOW AT YOUR LOCATION IN 2022? We are currently reviewing locations and locking down dates for our 2022 Bike Show Series. We have a LIMITED NUMBER of dates available still. Email us TODAY for more information at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com
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Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern, MSTA Editor / ReasonsToRide.com Contributor
“Should I buy heated grips or heated
Beat the Cold With Heated Clothing Advances As I am writing this column in mid January, it's cloudy and cold with high temperatures in the mid 30s. Parked Motorcycle Syndrome (PMS) has officially arrived. April's better riding weather is about three months away. Is there any hope for riding opportunities before then? Yes.
are a waste of time- your arms need heat as much as your torso!) It is made from moisture wicking fabric with stretch side and back panels to keep it tight against your body for better heat transfer while minimizing bulk. It has seven heat panels including a heated collar that I love and draws 106 watts.
There are always breaks in the weather during wintertemperatures will not be in the 70s but there will be days when you can enjoy a ride if you and your bike are prepared. Bike modifications Most sport touring bikes already have integrated fairings and windshields, but there's always room for improvement. An obvious option is a taller windshield. In October I install the Yamaha Touring windscreen on my FJR, which is four inches taller than stock. The electric control gives a range of up and down motion so I can lower and see over it if it's fogged, and raise it above the top of my helmet when I want to reduce cold air on my face and upper torso. I added hand shields to directly cover the heated handlebar grips, making them doubly effective. The stock fairing lowers do a good job of shielding my legs and feet from the cold air blast. My 650 V Strom has hand shields, heated grips and a taller Madstad windshield for cold weather riding. Dressing for the ride Priority number one- keep your head warm. It loses heat more rapidly than any other part of your body. Wearing a full face helmet, always a good idea for safety, provides essential wind chill protection and insulation that helps conserve body heat. A Pinlock face shield insert is a musthave for avoiding fogging. It enables the face shield to be worn fully closed without fogging up as long as I am moving, a huge advantage for staying warm. Another tip: If you have good distance vision, put your eyeglasses away to get rid of two more surfaces that can fog up. For cold weather riding gear, I start with my all year round LD Comfort long sleeve shirt and tights as a base layer. An electric heated jacket liner comes next. For this Fall and Winter, I bought a new WarmNSafe Generation 3 long sleeve jacket liner. (vests 22
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If the temperature is above 40 degrees, all I need over the heated liner is my Klim Badlands Pro jacket, which has triple layer Gore-Tex and heavy textile shell but no insulated layer whatsoever. The LD Comfort, WarmNSafe, Klim combination is light, comfortable and cozy, making a Winter ride almost as comfortable as Spring or Summer. For colder temperatures, I have an old FirstGear insulated jacket liner to add as a midlayer between the heated liner and the jacket that extends comfort to below freezing. Most riders have trouble keeping their hands warm, and the jacket liner has plugs on the sleeves for heated gloves. Because of the bikes' handshields and heated grips, I can ride with my unlined Lee Parks Sumo gloves which are good down to about 38 degrees where I switch to heavier lined gloves.
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Windblock heated pants liner to use with them. Like the jacket liner, I love the trim fit and light weight, having heat available without feeling bundled up. The pants only draw 48 watts, but your legs don't need as much heat as your body- your legs are tucked in close to the bike and are exposed to less wind chill. The Revit pants came with a zip-in insulating liner that I can add as a midlayer between the heated liner and pants when the temperature drops below about 38 degrees.
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That takes care of everything but my feet, where I was looking for an alternative to wearing heavy wool socks inside my Sidi GoreTex boots. I found a couple of heated options worth looking at. Ken Phenix Flaming Hot Heated Gear makes heated foot pads that go in the boots and draw about twenty watts apiece. Since my V Strom has limited power available, I opted for WarmNSafe heated socks that only draw 8 watts apiece. They are worn over a base layer of thin ordinary socks. They connect to plugs that are built in to the pants liner.
Tuning the socks to get the right amount of heat relative to your legs is easy. Since the heating elements of the socks have been sized to work with the pants, I just select the thickness or number of layers of socks to use as a midlayer over the heated ones. Now my feet are just as warm as the rest of my body. Heat controllers Heated gear must be used with a controller to avoid overheating. A knob on the controller allows fine adjustment to keep you comfortable over a range of temperature, wind chill etc. There are several controller options to choose from. Some have a wireless remote control, allowing the controller module be kept in a jacket or pant liner pocket with a single wire to bike power. The wireless control module can be clipped on a pocket or anywhere that's convenient for the rider. I prefer a simple wired controller, perched on top of the clutch reservoir. 2202-12.jpg I can easily reach the knobs to adjust heat level, plus see and reach the connectors to plug in to my gear. If you use both heated jacket liner and pants, get a dual controller that allows independent adjustment of each. Is putting on all this extra gear worth while? Obviously not if you only ride twenty or thirty miles at a time or hate to wear gear. OTOH in seven weeks since December first I have already enjoyed over 2000 miles of Winter season day rides. Remember, Parked Motorcycle Syndrome just gets worse as winter drags on. Before long even a 40 degree day will look pretty good!
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TRO & ReasonsToRide.com JOIN THE MACHINE GUN PREACHER Thunder Roads Ohio launches campaign to support Sam Childers and his missions. On Sunday, August 25th; Thunder Roads Ohio announced our intention to help support Sam Childers – The Machine Gun Preacher – and his missions around the world. As part of an event with Armored Disciples Motorcycle Ministry and other riding ministries in the Cleveland area, we welcomed Sam to Cleveland for an afternoon at Rocky River Baptist Church. While there, the Machine Gun Preacher shared his own personal experiences and looked beyond his own missions in life to challenge us all to make a difference. If you’re not familiar with Sam Childers and the work he’s done – it’s a story that you need to hear. In the simplest of terms, he is a biker from Pennsylvania that traveled to Africa back in 1998 and witnessed atrocities that ended turning his world upside down. He has since literally saved the lives of THOUSANDS of children that in many cases had been simply left to die.
We can NO LONGER simply wait for others to fix our communities and consequently our NATION as a whole. We need to step up ourselves. You can find out more and get your tickets online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com.
MISSION 2022: And the Machine Gun Preacher Bike Mission 2022 for us is all about launching a new initiative that is focused purely on making a difference. It’s not about politics, race, past history, or any other drama or excuses that might overwhelm or distract us. This isn’t JUST about saving the LIVES of children in Africa – it’s about waking us up and inspiring us to make more of our own lives. Sure there’s A LOT of craziness going on in the world – but we CAN NO LONGER simply leave it to others to fix. We all can’t travel to Africa, nor should we. We have plenty that we can do in our own corner of the world – or even just here in the United States. But in supporting SAM’S WORK – we can help energize change in our own communities.
Our belief is that MISSION WORK and helping others is inspiring and can fuel change in our own lives. We’ve partnered with Sam’s organization – Angels of East Africa, LLC (a 501c3 organization) and Western Reserve Charities, Inc, to launch a campaign to not only support their work in Africa and organizations working to make a difference in our own communities right here in Ohio and the US. A central piece of this effort is a campaign to raffle off Sam’s own personal bike – a Harley-Davidson Street Glide that he had customized in his Pennsylvania shop. It’s one of the original MACHINE GUN PREACHER motorcycles and really a cool bike with a unique look and history. We are now helping to collect donations which give you the chance to win this motorcycle – while helping to both support the work of SAM and his organization AND local charities right here in Ohio. Over the next several months we are going to share more and more about both Sam Childers and his work – as well as local individuals and organizations that are working in our own communities. Through the Bike Raffle and other initiatives you can help support these efforts and be a part of the change we need. THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE
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BUCKEYE FIREARMS REPORT SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL GUN SHOP Since we first launched our magazine – one of our core principles has been to actively support the local bikes shops. For many of the same reasons, we strongly recommend that you not only support but establish a working relationship with a local gun shop or gunsmith. When it comes to firearms, though, there are even more arguments to shop local if you choose to own a firearm – and especially if you choose to get into the shooting as a hobby or pursuit. Brad Fitzpatrick, an NRA Contributor shared these arguments on NRAFamily.org (Reprinted w/ permission). My hometown firearms shop happens to be 68 Bait & Tackle, a family-run business headed-up by military veteran Jeff Steele. I drive right by a newer and bigger gun store to get to Jeff’s place. There’s probably a 68 Bait & Tackle (or whatever your local gun store happens to be called) near you, and there are several good reasons to shop there. Here are four.
4. Local Gun Stores Are an American Tradition:
1. Local Gun Shop Owners Know Guns: This may seem obvious, but you can generally rely on the person who owns a gun store to know a thing or two about guns. In fact, they probably know a lot about guns—what new models are available, what guns people seem to like, which optics are the best for the money, and so forth. They can make intelligent (if not unbiased) arguments in a disagreement over caliber selection, and they’re probably not going to confuse a magazine and a clip. In short, they know about guns, they like guns, and they can provide you with info to help you make a smart buying decision. You sometimes get that from the person behind the gun counter at a major chain store, especially stores that specialize in outdoor and hunting gear, but in many big box stores you’re simply talking to whomever it is that happens to be standing behind the gun counter that day. 2. Local Gun Shops Offer Services Big Stores Don’t:
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If I walk into Jeff Steele’s place and ask him to swap out a pair of sights on my Glock or Springfield pistol that task will be done quickly, correctly and affordably. Don’t expect that in some major chains, though (unless they’re gun-centric stores). Jeff has a background in gunsmithing, and that’s something you won’t get everywhere. Plus, local gun shops can generally order guns that you might not see on the shelves, and they also carry used guns. I’m a big fan of older bolt-action rifles and shotguns, and I’ve yet to see a Pre-’64 Model 70 or an old Ruger Red Label gracing the store shelves at most big chain stores. There are exceptions (Cabela’s Gun Library, which offers dozens of used guns, is one example), but many stores only sell new stuff. There’s nothing wrong with new stuff, but I like the classics, too.
With any luck, the “old guy behind the counter” can start to know you and your preferences and particular needs. He can give you more informed advice on purchases and possibly fine tuning your firearms – which is priceless in many cases. So – strike up that relationship and get as much personalized advice as you can. And to clarify the “old guy behind the counter” ie., firearms expert that we are referring to – may not be old or even a fella. We are referring to a firearms expert. I recently spent some time working with Cody from Z-Tac Customs in Zanesville OH on building a custom piece – that was designed and then built with my preferences and needs in mind.
3. You’re Supporting Local Businesses that Support Your Beliefs: When you buy a gun from a large chain brand you aren’t sure where your money is going, but in a local gun store you’re helping support someone who lives in your community. And your local gun store owner almost certainly supports the Second Amendment. I prefer, when possible, to know that my money is going into the pockets of people who agree with my beliefs. That’s not to say that big companies don’t stand behind the rights of gun owners, but it’s nice to know that I’m supporting the same people who buy uniforms for the hometown youth basketball league and sponsor the local 4-H shooting sports team. 30
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When I was young and still too short to see over the top of the local gun counter my grandfather would take me into the local gun store. That particular gun store—now closed after the owner passed away—was a hangout for many of the local people. It was a meeting place where hunters and shooters could talk about guns, pour over magazine articles, argue local politics, and discuss sports, the weather, or any other topic that arose. As I’ve grown older and worked in the firearms industry, I’ve learned that many of the people that I cross paths with had a similar experience at a similar small-town gun store. That’s one of the things I like about Jeff Steele’s gun shop today. There’s a pool table in the corner and people are sitting around passing the time. There’s honest discussion and insight about cartridges, firearms, holster options and every other facet of firearm ownership. Every day the local gun store becomes a live forum on some topic, usually related to firearms. In a world where so many of our conversations occur in a digital atmosphere, that’s a refreshing change of pace. Why not give it a try?
When we say “local” we aren’t necessarily saying “small”. There are a lot of great locally owned and operated gun shops that have made it big over the last several years. And some of them certainly rival or even surpass the mega big box stores in terms of size. Success and size doesn’t necessarily mean that a store has forgotten either their roots or their customers – and many of them still have the “old guy (or gal) behind the counter” that has forgotten more than you or I will ever know about firearms. Great Lakes Outdoors, in Middlefield Ohio, is just such a shop. They have several locations and when you walk into their Middlefield store – you might think you’re in a “big box sporting goods store”. However, the owner and his daughter are running things and you’ll find them on the floor talking to customers every day. And the guys behind the counter are the experts not only there – but in the local woods and ranges as well.
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JOHNNY’S GRILL & PIZZERIA 12399 KINSMAN RD., NEWBURY TWP., OH 44065 440-564-1331
CRAZY FOX SALOON 114 W. MANSFIELD ST. BUCYRUS, OH 44820 419-562-1256
KING SPORTSMAN 1402 WATERLOO RD. AKRON, OH 44314 330-745-0110
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KNUCKLEHEAD’S SALOON 2012 CLEVELAND RD W HURON, OH 44839 (419) 433-6944
DIAMONDBACK BAR & GRILL 34471 VINE ST. EASTLAKE, OH 44095 440-975-1712
LAKE TAVERN 6071 STATE ROUTE 46 NE MECCA, OH 44410 330-637-1971
FLATROCK DISTILLING 621 N PERRY ST NAPOLEON OH 43545 419-868-8114
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SALES (TRAILERS) ROUGHIN IT RV 7392 N RIDGE RD MADISON OH 44057 440-983-4947 TRAILER TIME ENTERPRISES 38335 APOLLO PARKWAY WILLOUGHBY, OH 44094 216-219-6299 WWW.TIMETOTRAILER.COM
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ACTION EXTREME SPORTS 241 16TH ST SW NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663 (330) 365-9022
MAD RIVER HARLEY-DAVIDSON 5316 STATE RT. 250/MILAN RD SANDUSKY, OH 44870 (419) 502-2244
ADVENTURE HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1465 STATE RT 39 NW DOVER, OH 44622 (330) 364-6519
MATHIAS BMW CYCLE 851 COMMERCIAL AVE SE NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663 (330) 308-8868
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NORTHSTAR 7754 ST. RT. 37 E. SUNBURY, OHIO 43074 (740) 965-9900 BAIR’S POWERSPORTS 4617 EMMETT BOYD CIRCLE NW NORTH CANTON, OH 44720 (330) 966-2247BAIRSPOWERSPORTS.COM BEECHMONT MOTORS 646 MOUNT MORIAH DRIVE CINCINNATI, OH 45245 (513) 752-0088 BIKETOWN HARLEY DAVIDSON 5700 INTERSTATE BLVD. YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 330-505-2000 BUCKMINN’S D&D H-D 1213 CINCINNATI AVE. XENIA, OHIO 45385 (937) 376-3344 CENTURY HARLEY-DAVIDSON 3053 EASTPOINTE DRIVE MEDINA, OH 44256 (330) 721-1702 CYCLE SPECIALITIES 6175 HARRISON AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45247 513-574-7878
CINN CITY CHOPPERS LLC 7923 BLUE ASH RD. CINCINNATI, OH 45236 513-794-0800 CYCLE TECH 950 W. MANSFIELD ST. BUCYRUS, OH 44820 (419) 562-6931 DEFTONE CYCLES 9821 WASHINGTON ST CHAGRIN FALLS OH 44023 440-214-0954 EVOLUTION MACHINE CYCLE 15385 GASKILL DR. NE ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601 (330) 823-5454 HOLESHOT POWERSPORTS 364 S ARLINGTON ST AKRON OH 44306 330-253-7455 IRON HORSE CYCLES 5350 SMITH ROAD BROOKPARK, OHIO 44142 (216) 323-1196
PONY POWERSPORTS 5370 WESTERVILLE RD WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081 (614) 942-0063
RENEGADE GENTLEMAN CUSTOMS ORWELL, OH (440) 413-6136
POWDER KEG HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2383 KINGS CENTER COURT MASON, OH (513) 204-6962
SKIDMARK GARAGE 5401 HAMILTON AVE. CLEVELAND, OH 44114 (440) 591-4822
QUEEN CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON 5960 DIXIE HIGHWAY FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 (513) 874-4343
SOUTH EAST CYCLES 23105 AURORA RD. BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300
RICK ROUSH MOTOR SPORTS 3057 EASTPOINTE DR MEDINA, OH 44256 (888) 454-9733
SPECIAL INTEREST STOPS CRAWFORD AUTO AVIATION MUSEUM 10825 EAST BOULEVARD CLEVELAND OH 44106 216-721-5722
ROCK N ROLL HARLEY-DAVIDSON 4985 W. 150TH STREET CLEVELAND, OH 44135 (216) 252-3111
MAPS AIR MUSEUM 2260 INTERNATIONAL PKWY NORTH CANTON, OH 44720 (330) 896-6332
ROEDER RACING & SERVICE 3684 US HWY 20 W MONROEVILLE, OH 44847 (419) 465-2247
NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM 1899 MAHONING AVENUE NW WARREN, OHIO 44483 (330) 394-1899
RUBBER CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON 32 E. CUYAHOGA FALLS AVE AKRON, OH 44310 (330) 535-9900
CYCLE SPECIALITIES 7220 DIXIE HWY RT 4 FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 513-860-3232 EASTGATE HARLEY-DAVIDSON 699 OLD STATE ROUTE 74 CINCINNATI, OH 45245 (513) 528-1400 FINK’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2650 MAYSVILLE PIKE ZANESVILLE OH 43701 740-454-0010 HALE’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1400 HARRINGTON MEMORIAL ROAD MANSFIELD, OHIO 44903 (419) 522-8602 HARLEY DAVIDSON OF CHILLICOTHE 818 EASTERN AVE. CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601 (740) 773-8826
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BREAKING SKIN TATTOOS 680 MAIN STREET BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912 (740) 738-0746 BREAKINGSKINTATTO.COM
SOUTH EAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON 23105 AURORA RD BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300
GREATER GOOD TATTOO COMPANY 201 S. FRANKLIN ST. ASHLEY, OH 43003 (740) 413-4042
STINGER HARLEY-DAVIDSON 3053 EASTPOINT DR MEDINA OH 44256 330-721-1702
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2/04/22 07:00:PM ABATE of OHIO State Seminar Informational Workshop and Awards Banquet Doubletree by Hilston 175 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus OH 43235 2/12/22 05:00:PM Benefit Pook Tournament for our Veterans $40 Entry Fee - 20 to the tournament / 20 to the riders. 2-2 race double elimination. Sign up starts at 5pm, Calcuta after sign-up 6pm 50/50 raffles Family Tradition Tavern 14338 Townline Kossuth Rd., St. Marys OH harleymango@yahoo.com
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2/12/22 09:00:AM
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Red Hot Chili Bash and Salvage Day at South East H-D
Lima Motorcycle Swap Meet
Battle of the Bikers Blood Drive: Stinger H-D
Search our Salvage Section for hidden treasures - while tasting some RED HOT Chili! Save 15% on seats and cleaning supplies in parts. Save 20% on licensed products in Motorclothes. South East Harley-Davidson 23105 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 2/12/22 10:00:AM
A Northwest Ohio tradition for over 40 years! 4 Big Heated Buildings full of Motorcycles, Parts, Gear, and MORE! FREE PARKING! $7 Admission Vendor Spots $40 for 10x10 ALL SPOTS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. Vendor Set Up Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday 7a-9am Presented by J&C Motorcycle For information call: 260-301-6340 or Email: Homer1061@icloud.com
Blood Drive at South East H-D Vitalant Blood Drive at South East H-D, the Home of the Harley-Diner!
Allen County Fairground
South East Harley-Davidson
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2750 Harding Highway, Lima OH 260-301-6340
It's that time again. Join us for our annual Battle of the Bikers Blood Drive for your chance to help others in need. All donors receive a FREE t-shirt. Register online to skip the line. Book your appointment www.vitalant.org/battleofthebikers Group Code: 1735 Stinger Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpoiointe Drive, Medina OH (330) 721-1702 marketing@stingerhd.com
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BACA - Erie Shores, Ohio Chapter B.A.C.A 7th Annual Steak Dinner Come support our mission Empowering Children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live and enjoy a delicious steak, along with raffle baskets, 50/50 and more! Need More Info? - Contact eventcoordinator@es-oh. bacaworld.org
Akron Swap Meet
Ride with Valor TOPGOLF Fundraiser
Walneck's Motorcycle Swap Meets
Great event that sold out in 2021.
The LEGENDARY WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEETS! Indoor and Outdoor! Over 150 Vendor Spots! American, British, Japanese Street Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Vintage, Modern, Parts, Leather, T-Shirts, Jewelry, Novelties, and much more. www.Walneckswap.com OFFICIAL THUNDER RUN STOP Check in on your Facebook page and post a picture with #ThunderRun for a chance to WIN! Clark County Fairgrounds
Buy, Sell, Trade: Bikes, Parts, Apparel & More!! $7 @ Door Kids 12 & Under FREE FREE Parking Summit County Fairgrounds 229 E Howe Rd., Tallmadge OH 330-324-7230 AkronMotorcycleSwapMeet@ gmail.com
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ON ANY SUNDAY
Cabin Fever Indoor Poker Walk
The most exciting film ever made on Motorcycle Sport. Benefits Coats for Kids Lorain Palace Theater
Indoor Poker "Walk" with a chance to win a $200 Gift CArd South East Harley-Davidson 23105 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights, OH
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3/13/22 10:00:AM 11th Annual 97.5 WONE Motorcycle Swap Meet
4/10/22 07:00:AM
5/07/22 10:00:AM
5/12/22 05:00:PM
The Original Akron Swap Meet hosted by 97.5 WONE! Over 200 vendors. $5 Admission, Beer is sold on site to raise money for local charities. Summit County Fairgrounds Arena Complex
Biker to Biker Motorcycle Swap Meet 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 513-2351998 or email BikerToBikerCincy@ gmail.com
Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival Vintage & Custom Bike Show - THUNDER ZONE
TRO Pub Run: Geauga County Starts at THUNDER ROADS HQ, Burton OH then a ride hitting cool, smaller stops aroiund Geauga County. Registration Opens - 5pm KSU - 6:30pm Snacks will be offered along the way and then dinner at the end. Cost $20 - includes T-Shirt, Snacks, and Dinner at the end! This is a SMALL GROUP RIDE, with a limited number of spots. Register in Advance to get yours! Register at www.ReasonsToRide. com Thunder Roads Ohio HQ
229 East Howe Road, Tallmadge OH 44278 ddipasquake@rcrg.net
Clinton County Fairgrounds 958 West Main St., Wilmington OH 45177 513-235-1998
4/01/22 04:30:PM TRO Thunder Zone at the Piston Power Show
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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 Cleveland I-X Center 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland OH 44135
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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 Cafe
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 Harley-Davidson models - and then take them for a spin! Fink's Harley-Davidson 2650 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701 finksharleydavidson@yahoo.com
3415 Old River Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
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. The festival includes activities such as great nightly entertainment – including Mr. Speed and Confederate Railroad, a pageant, carnival rides and games, and of course lots of food and retail vendors. As part of the Annual Wild Turkey Festival, there will be THOUSANDS in attendance and PLENTY of things for those exhibiting to do. ALL Makes and Models will be welcome. Links will be posted shortly for bike registration. 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
12467 Kinsman Rd., Burton OH 44021 5/14/22 01:00:PM Ohio Flat Track Sport Center
McArthur, Ohio
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
5/07/22 07:00:AM
8088 County Highway 71, Harpster OH 43323
SAVE22's 6th Annual Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
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Plan to join SAVE22 for our 6th Annual Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
5/14/22 10:00:AM
SAVE22 Veterans 2038 Brenner Rd NE, Carrollton, OH 44615-9772 info@save22.vet
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
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MVP CHILI
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
2 (19 ounce) packages Hot or Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup barbeque sauce ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup chicken broth ¼ cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 extra large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme 8 hamburger buns, split 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
1 large onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon cumin 12 ounces beer or beef stock 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1 Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
Step 1 In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and lightly browned. Add onions and garlic; continue to cook and stir until tender.
Step 2 Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices. Step 3 Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns. Cook's Note The pork can also be cooked on Low for 10 to 12 hours.
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Have a recipe that you’d like to share? Write it all down and send with a picture – to ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com Put RECIPE in the subject line. If we use it, we’ll send you copies of the magazines and a TRO T-Shirt – so include your address and t-shirt size as well! Thanks! - The Iron Cowboy
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SPONSOR INDEX WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS THAT HELP MAKE THIS MAGAZINE POSSIBLE. IT IS ONLY WITH THEIR SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT THAT WE CAN PRODUCE WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE THE FINEST REGIONAL MOTORCYCLE PUBLICATION IN THE NATION.
Action Extreme ............................................................ 35 Action Extreme (AES).................................................. 35 Avon Boot Shop........................................................... 36 American Legion Post 496..........................................21 Bair's Powersports........................................................ 36 Biker to Biker Motorcycle Swap Meet....................... 45 Bikers for Christ.............................................................15 Boneshakers Harleys and Guitars.............................. 35 Cash 4 Motorcycles.................................................... 35 Crazy Fox Saloon (Bucyrus)........................................21 Crystal Rock Campground......................................... 34 Delaware Swap Meet/ J.C Motorcycle (& Lima Swap Meet)....................................................................... 42,45 Dusty Chrome Swap Meet......................................... 44 Fink's Harley-Davidson................................................ 43 Firehouse Winery........................................................ 45 Flamingo Bar (Batavia)................................................21 Flatrock Distilling Co (Napoleon).............................. 23 Fountain City Cycle..................................................... 35 Geico...............................................................................1 Geno's (Medina)..........................................................21
Harley-Davidson of Eastgate.........................................5 Hi Point Firearms (MKS supply)..................................31 Holeshot KTM.............................................................. 35 Inkoholics Tattoo.............................................................9 Iron Horse Campgrounds........................................... 34 Iron Horse Cycles........................................................ 35 Iron Horse Saloon, World Famous in Ormond Beach....21 Iron Pony / Pony Powersports................................... 2,3 Iron Pony Motorsports/Pony Powersports Group... 2,3 I-X Center/Piston Power Show.......................back cover Johnny's Pizza (Newbury).......................................... 49 Kestel Enterprises (Akron Swap Meet)...................... 40 Last Call Biker Church..................................................15 Machine Gun Preacher........................................7,12-13 Mac's Tavern................................................................ 36 Mill Dam Corner Grille............................................... 47 NEO Pro Imaging........................................................ 35 North Ridge Yamaha.................................................. 36 Ohio Dept. of Public Safety (Motorcycle Ohio)....... 39 Parma Pit Stop.............................................................. 20 Progressive Insurance........................ Inside Back Cover
ReasonsToRide.com........................................................9 Renegade Gentleman................................................. 35 Riders Share.................................................Inside Cover Roughin It RV.............................................................4,35 Rushing Wind Biker Church.........................................15 Sassy's (Twinsburg).......................................................21 Soldiers for Jesus..........................................................15 Southeast Harley-Davidson.........................................41 The Barn-Zanesville..................................................... 36 The Bike Shop.............................................................. 35 The Hydrant (Berea).................................................... 36 The Max (Logan)......................................................... 20 Trillions (West Chester)................................................ 20 VINTGMCYCLES.COM.............................................. 35 Walneck's..................................................................... 42 Whitehorse Biker Church.............................................14 World Famous Iron Horse Saloon Burton OH...........21 Youngstown Cycle....................................................... 35 Zeppe's (Newbury)..................................................... 20 Z-Tac Customs/Zanesville Tactical..............................31
OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAG! 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 Hunt Winner: Jim Gooding
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