BIKE SHOW FEATURE

from Thunder Roads Ohio October 2021

by REASONS TO RIDE Motorcycle Magazine and Ride Guides

BUCKEYE THINDER RUN

Summer is OFFICIALLY over and we’ve just wrapped up our biggest show of the year – The Geneva Thunder Zone Bike Show! And yeah – it’s been a GREAT YEAR! After 2020 and with so much of the craziness still going on, we really weren’t sure how it was going to go. The riding community proved how resilient we are and sure enough – we are STILL riding and our shows were all well attended. Participation was great, even at the new locations; and more and more new exhibitors came out to show off their bikes! While we still have two more shows in October, things are mostly wrapping up in terms of the Ride-In shows which are our primary focus most of the year. Over the winter – we still have a few invitational exhibitions, but there are very few true open shows. It’s our hope, though, that we kick things off to start the year with some really strong ones. Plans are undeway and stay tuned for the announcements. If you haven’t already – be sure to like our facebook page (www.facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio) or follow our Blogs (ThunderRoadsOhio.com) for updates.

SHOW PICTURES

We’ve posted over well over 1,000 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 plan on doing a lot more PHOTO FEATURES on this year’s bike shows over the upcoming months. Give us something to enjoy over the Winter – so stay tuned.

INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Follow us on facebook (www.facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio) for announcements and updates on the upcoming INVITATIONAL SHOWS. All winners from the 2021 Summer Series are eligible to participate in these CASH winning shows. Traditionally, the OHIO BIKE WEEK SHOW and PISTON POWER SHOWS were the series invitational, championship shows. Unfortunately, both of these shows have been impacted by the pandemic.

TOUR NOTES:

• Vendors and Local Riding Organizations are invited to come out and set up at many of these shows. You must register in advance though, by emailing ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com • NEW Exhibitor Tour Series Shirts and Shop Jackets are now available online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com or by clicking

SHOP NOW on the Thunder Roads Ohio Facebook page.

INTERESTED IN HOSTING A TRO BIKE SHOW AT YOUR LOCATION IN 2022?

We are currently reviewing locations and locking down dates for 2022. It’s our hope to announce 80% of our lineup during the Winter / Spring bike events in order to get a jump on things. Email us TODAY for more information at BikeShowInfo@gmail.

UPCOMING SHOW !

Start Something Old: Vintage Bike Show

Sunday, October 10th - Johnny’s, Newbury OH

We are trying a new show format – focusing on the older, vintage bikes this time. All bikes are 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 interview 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

*Tentative dates. Date and details to be finalized and will be announced in future editions of TRO or at ThunderRoadsOhio. com