Behind Barz Motorcycle Mag MAY-June2019

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Editorz Notez I do believe the Spring weather is finally here...and so are the bad storms and tornadic weather! I hope everyone is staying safe during all this rough weather we are having!

Happy Mother’s Day! The month of May just happens to mark our 15th Anniversary! Hard to believe we have been bringing you biker news from Behind Barz for fifteen years! Thank you so much for all your support through it all! To celebrate our FIFTEENTH we have a new t-shirt design! Get all the details on pages 40-41. These are colorful and we think both kids and adults will like them.

Happy Mothers Day to all the MOMS from all of us here at BB Mag! 12 May 19.

Memorial Day is the 27th of May. Please remember those who gave their lives for you while serving in our Armed Forces.

Don’t forget Flag Day, on the 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777.

Also, Happy Father’s Day to all you DADS! 16 June 19 If you pick up a copy of BB and do not find a sticker in the back, please don’t fret. Sometimes they fall out or folks pull them out... every issue may not have a sticker. You can send us a self addressed, stamped envelope and we will send 3 or more stickers directly to your mailbox. We have some new sponsors coming on board with some killer sticker prizes!

We hope to see you on the road, Livin’ the Behind Barz Life!

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In this issue Scooter Station..............8 Samuel D. Major........10 Angela Wolfe............12-13 You Never Know..........18-20 Doctah Steve.............20 AMA..............................24 Doctors Orders.........27-28 J.B. Smith...............36 Birds, Brews, & BBQ....44-45

in every issue Behind Barz Petz............9 From the Mind of Big Ed...32 By: Big Ed

Behind Barz Mugz.......38-39 Road Scribes...................46 The Good Newz............48 BB Sticker winners......50-51

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nc packs4 patriots Support our local heroes Our mission is dependent on both items for packages and financial support for postage. We invite and welcome your support. Our troops are still deploying, still serving and still sacrificing for our country. We honor that service and sacrifice.

Will you join our team to make sure we can continue our mission of support to show our deployed troops that Americans still appreciates their service and sacrifice?

Please don’t ever think that you can’t make a donation because your effort is too small. We appreciate every single dollar.

Photo above: This group of veterans and wives are giving back unselfishly to those serving and to those who have served!

Thank you!

Photo above and right: Thank you Edgecombe County 4-H & Livestock for these fantastic donations for care packages!

Troop Signup for Care Packages We appreciate the service of the members of our country’s military as they deploy to serve missions in difficult and dangerous environments.

Our care packages show the care and support of a grateful nation. They contain snacks, toiletries, and recreation items. Troops are welcome to ask for specific items that they may be missing or needing.

Special requests often are items like coffee, certain snacks, socks, favorite magazines and books. We send packages that are large enough for several members of a troop to share. Chaplains are a good point of contact for our organization so they can distribute items in chapel, recreation items, or along their visits to outlying areas. Troops who wish to receive packages are asked to email us at ncp4p@yahoo.com or private message us on the facebook page.

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Photos above and below: We love to see smiling faces of those who serve and who we support!

One of the ways that we support our troops is through partnerships with other organizations such as the USO of North Carolina.

These partnerships allow resources to be more wisely distributed to our troops.

Photos left and right: Our volunteers were up early and working hard today!

Another morning of partnering with Grifton Mission Ministries , community and veteran organizations!

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NASHVILLE, NC

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Scooter Station hit the ground running! Stop by and visit their new store location. They have 2019 models comming in daily. One Main Finantial is right next door and they are slamming loans down for their products! Get that summer scoot, or new electric bike and ride out with a new unit from scooterstation in Nashville NC.

Plenty of Rival Motorsports atvs.

Their new building is one block behind PNC Bank down town Nashville. If you need a scooter, or want that first atv and need a little help on maintenance, we’re here to help.

Stop by and visit Ashley and the crew at the Scooter Station.

120 South Boddie Street Nashville NC 252-459-5995.

Whitleyashley44@yahoo.com

Helmets, trunks, locks, chargers, all you need to get going.

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We Say Good Bye

Samuel D. Major Samuel D. Major, age 69, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 4, 2019. He is the son of the late Samuel and Marjorie Major.

He is survived by his wife, Marion King Major; his children, Christopher Allen Major of South Hill, Robert Allen Major of Emporia and Shannon Major Oster of Prince George; eight grandchildren; his sister, Susie Ross of Jacksonville, FL; his brother, Ronald Major of Lawrenceville; and two uncles, Donald Finch of Mechanicsville and Gerald Finch of Chase City. A memorial service was conducted at Lawrenceville Baptist Church. There was a memorial run in his honor. Many bikers came out to show their respect to Samuel and his family. Samuel was a biker and instilled in his children the love for riding and the fellowship and brotherhood that goes along with it. Thanks Daddy! Much love, Chris “Big Boy”, Robert “Big Head,” and Shannon.

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Angela Wolfe

Tattoo Artist Ink Therapist

WAKE FOREST, NC Profile by Deana Vassar Photos provided by Angela Wolfe Wherever you find motorcycles, you will most likely find tattoos. Tattoos have become a deep-rooted part of bike culture and I’d like to introduce you to a very special “ink therapist.” Tattoo Artist, Angela McConnell Wolfe, has been leaving her unique mark on the people who visit her private studio in Wake Forest, North Carolina for over 8 years.

A decade ago, Angela had experienced more than her fill of working in a government office and all of the frustrations that job entailed, and decided that she’d retire early and use her God-given artistry to make a living, make a life and bless others.

Angela takes her role as a tattoo artist very seriously.

When you put an indelible symbol on someone’s body, it’s a very personal and significant thing. Angela says tattoos become a part of who someone is, and she always wants the experience to be relaxing, enjoyable and powerful. Whether she is creating a client’s dream tattoo, or a piece of body art that memorializes a loved one, or when she’s covering up an old tattoo from the past that needs to evolve into something new and meaningful, Angela is one artist who loves her work.

Many ancient cultures believed that tattoos were healing, protective and sacred. Wolfe still believes that is the case. She says she has found that tattoos are therapy to many of the people she encounters in her work, thus the sign she has hanging outside that says “Ink Therapist”.

But a special part of Angela’s studio time that feels particularly therapeutic is the time she spends helping women on their healing journeys after fighting breast cancer.

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Angela has an extraordinary talent for the creative eye and steady hand needed to help a woman as she recovers from breast cancer. She tattoos areolas (the nipple and surrounding area) on the reconstructed breast; the shading and contouring that Angela does as she visually reconstructs the areola of the breast takes on a 3-D quality that is many times described as miraculous. “Very often women feel like they’ve lost a part of themselves after breast cancer. I love being a part of making them feel like themselves again. Often women, and their significant others, are very emotional after this final part of their reconstruction. I’ve had several clients tell me that I changed their life,” ​says Angela. “I’m honored to be a part of their healing process”.

And Wolfe does areola re-creation for free. She has never charged anything but hugs and smiles for this unique ink therapy that she does. “Many times this is the last step in a woman’s recovery and feeling like she’s actually beat cancer. Because many insurances don’t cover areola tattooing,

I don’t believe women should have to fight with insurance companies after already having fought cancer.”

When Angela found her path as a tattoo artist, she asked the Almighty to help her and prayed that her ink would be a medicine to people. She is thankful that she sees that prayer answered all of the time.

In addition to art, Angela has many passions: singing, songwriting, guitar, piano, spending time with her horses, and she has always been passionate about her Harley. She says after getting her first motorcycle on her 11th birthday, she was hooked for life. She loves participating and helping sponsor charity rides, and says she can’t think of anything better than the sound of a Harley, except for the laughter of a child.

And as Angela says, “Wherever you go, be blessed and be a blessing!”

Check out her Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/Wolfegirltattoos/

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Legislative Report as of 2 April 2019 BY: CHARLIE BOONE CBA LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR

Raleigh, NC

We had our annual Lobby Day on 2/6/19 and the turnout was almost double that of last year. We had at least 45 people there, and they visited with about 25 legislators. We were giving them information on legislation that we support and want to see introduced. The personal time and monies spent by these dedicated individuals to come to Raleigh is much appreciated. We had several individuals that were not CBA members attend to see what it was all about, and they were impressed with the actions taken that day.

This is one of the most important actions that we take each year, and staying active during the entire session and supporting the bills that we have introduced is vital to their success.

At this point, there have been 4 bills introduced that we support. HB 144, The Hands Free NC Act, was introduced on 2/25/19 and has been assigned to the House Transportation Comm. If found favorable, it will go to Judiciary, if favorable, Insurance, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules. So there are many steps to follow to have this bill passed, and many in the legislature feel that it takes away individual liberties. CBA has voted to support this bill.

HB267 has was introduced on 3/6/19 to allow Freedom of Choice concerning the mandatory use of helmets while riding a motorcycle. The bill, if passed, would allow anyone over the age of 21 to go helmetless as long as they have held a motorcycle endorsement for at least 12 months or has completed the approved motorcycle safety class. If approved, it would go into effect on 10/1/19. Ref to the Comm. on Transportation, if favorable, Health, if favorable, Rules. It is scheduled to be heard in committee on 4/9/19.

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HB104/SB81 were introduced at our request on 2/20/19. These are companion bills that were to redefine the definition of litter to include yard waste. The term "yard waste" includes grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery trimmings, and any other plant material resulting from lawn maintenance and other horticultural gardening and landscaping activities. The House bill was passed by the Com on State and Local Government and by Transportation. It is currently in Rules.

The bill has now changed in that it does not change the definition of litter, but it makes it an offense to leave grass clippings on the paved area of a public street or highway. The Senate bill remains in the Rules Comm. and will probably stay there until they see what the House does with it. We hope that this bill will pass so that riders can take action when people blow grass into the road when mowing.

Did you know that it is illegal to wear a mask that conceals your identity while on any highway in NC? Well, it is and HB257/S321 has been introduced that would exempt persons riding a motorcycle.

The law originally was passed to address terroristic actions, but there have recently been tickets written to motorcyclists wearing face coverings to stay warm.

This bill has passed the House and is now in the Senate Rules Committee awaiting action.

Another bill that we wanted to see introduced concerning our interests is the equal access language. This was introduced in the 2017 session (HB28). It passed through committee and received unanimous support on the House floor. The Senate never took up the measure though, so it did not become law. We tried to have it introduced in the Senate this year but were unable to secure a sponsor.

Updates will regularly be sent out through email, CBA Facebook page and other media to keep you informed of the progress of all of these legislative issues. Please pay heed to these updates and respond with emails and phone calls to your legislators when asked to do so. Be involved. Even if you are not interested in politics, politics is interested in you and political actions affect you in many ways every day.

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You Never Know My year started off by making a few resolutions…you know, those things we want to do or change, but mostly wish to do but never seem to stick with. Quit smoking, lose weight…the list can get long. I made one that I felt I could easily accomplish: Take more road trips and get back to putting 20,000 plus miles this year Behind Barz on a motorcycle. Sounds easy and like a lot of fun, right?

Reality check—life happens. You never know what’s beyond the next curve in the road. For me it was my big cruiser bike needed a motor overhaul…Beast needs a new timing chain, guides, and well, might as well bore the cylinders while the motor is out of the bike to get rid of that oil usage. With 200,000 miles on the clock it wasn’t totally unexpected. The problem was, my backup bike couldn’t handle the cargo while the work was done. I wasn’t ready for a new bike (Beast fits me like a good old pair of jeans, and if you’ve read my first novel, The Lone Wolf Murders, you’ll understand).

So, I turned my light cruiser into a bike that would temporarily do the job of taking cases of books to rallies I had scheduled.

I added a batwing fairing, music, a better seat, and two large bags strapped behind me. It was like having a large passenger with a high center of gravity (if you know what I mean), but on an 1100cc Honda Shadow, it seemed a bit overloaded. I practiced some maneuvering and braking with the load and the bike did well except at slow speeds like in a parking lot where there are lots of observers that ride. And my first rally/book signing was near Orlando at a Gold Wing (GWRRA) rally. That group is certainly safety-conscious! Concerned is a word that almost describes how I felt—but with the cool weather I was following a GWRRA basic philosophy—ATGATT (all the gear all the time).

Well, I made it to Altamonte Springs, the site of the Florida district rally, with no problem. I even got 45 mpg but was I ever happy to get rid of that cargo. The Shadow was like a different bike, nimble and spirited in its riding characteristics. I was tempted to get rid of some riding gear for the ride across Orlando—I was staying across town with my son—but with the abundant traffic and cool temps I was comfortable with ATGATT. Those that know me well know I avoid interstates like the plague they can be for us on motorcycles. We are often not seen by those in cages on four or more wheels. Using the ‘avoid highways’ function on my GPS keeps me off the interstates and on two-lanes much of the time. We know that avoiding high-speed, crowded interstates does not necessarily keep us safe, but defensive riding tactics improve our chances substantially. “You never know” and thinking “What if…?” when encountering traffic does. Being highly visible helps us avoid having to use emergency defensive actions that we have hopefully practiced often.

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by Wayne Littrell Spending three days around Wingers who are dedicated to “Friends, Fun, Safety, and Knowledge”, the safety awareness and knowledge will rub off on you. Along with guided rides, they have classes devoted to improving riding skills. Vendors are there to add accessories to your bike, and some of the most popular were those dealing in safety gear and lights.

Having fun and making friends just comes naturally with that group.

I was particularly impressed with the ATA’s (American Trucking Association) ‘Share the Road’ program with its display of a big truck’s blind spots. They even had you sit in the driver’s seat while dispensing their words of wisdom. At another rally, there was an accident reenactment, complete with actual first responders and their gear.

I was so impressed I got a new ¾ helmet and some Kevlar ‘Defender’ jeans made by Diamond Gusset. Both are extremely comfortable and make me a bit more at ease when thinking about a blacktop slide at 60 mph.

While researching this article, I was reminded that May is Motorcycle Safety Month. It is also:  National Bike Month  Healthy Vision Month  Better Hearing Month  Mental Health Month They all seem to go together.

The only way to practice is perfectly. There are abundant videos and learning material on the internet that will help. One of the most effective ways is to take an intermediate or advanced riding course where feedback is immediate and given by trained and certified instructors while you’re riding your own bike. I am particularly impressed with a program in North Carolina that is FREE, and not only to NC residents. Here’s an excerpt from their webpage at http://www.bikesafenc.com “BikeSafe-NC and the NC State Highway Patrol invite motorcyclists to participate in Rider Skills Days that offer assessment on present driving skills and advice to help make their experience as a motorcyclist safer and more enjoyable. As well as professional riding techniques, topics covered include the system of motorcycle control, collision causation factors and security. The Rider Skills Days are run during the week and at weekends, by highly qualified police motorcyclists passing on their wealth of knowledge and experience in a friendly and informal manner. Held at various location around the state, the pre-booked days include both classroom-based advice and on-road ride-outs.” ....continued on page 20

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You Never Know ....continued from page 19 With safety on my mind and a riding course in my sights, I found an excuse to put some more miles on my bike, this time without the heavy load. Living in Savannah, it was a great change of scenery complete with curves and hills to travel some backroads to attend a First Aid/CPR/AED class put on by the GWRRA in Winder, GA. I was very pleased with the road manners of my ‘light cruiser’, as I’m calling it now. Here’s where a ‘you never know’ comes in. Riding a lightly-traveled road not far from Midville, I came across a wood fire advancing toward a residence.

Not seeing anyone tending the rather extensive fire, I turned around and headed up the driveway to notify the resident.

This was in rural Georgia, where riding up to a secluded house in the country can be hazardous to a biker’s health.

Not seeing anyone, I put my kickstand down and prepared to go knock on the door.

Before I could get off my bike, a man with a shotgun appeared. After telling him why I was there, Steve Bunn, a farmer/forest service worker relaxed, put away his gun, and began to tell me about his uncle, the biker.

His uncle had been a WWII Canadian fighter pilot before returning and becoming a motorcycle racer. One day he was doing some highway racing and took a curve too fast, ended up in a ditch with a severely mangled and broken leg and other injuries. After lying there for two hours, an ambulance came and went speeding to the hospital. It collided with another vehicle and he went flying through the windshield. He survived, but he remembered being told once that a fellow should be sure he dies right, because if he dies wrong, he can’t come back for a ‘do-over’. He thought about how carelessly we live, knowing that death lurks around every corner and in every shadow. He thought that death had caught up with him and he would die wrong, without God and hope.

Allan McHardy became a chaplain traveling the country and spreading God’s message to other bikers. He was an inspiration to many of today’s CMAs. Like my readers know after reading one of my novels, “Ride as if you’re invisible to others (except the law) and be prepared with an escape plan”. Think: “What if…?” and “you never know what may happen”. Hedge your bets with practice and knowledge. Most importantly, enjoy your rides— defensively.

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Wayne Littrell Wayne Littrell...

Author of the newly released novel, Flames, along with Lone Wolf’s Run and The Lone Wolf Murders – Thrillers written for bikers with actual places as settings and maps to find them, along with defensive riding tips that help make the ride safer. You can see them on my website and can get your copy online at Amazon, your nearest bookstore or library, or order a signed, personalized copy at https://www.WayneLittrell.com

behind barz life ...it’s not a lifestyle it’s a way of life!

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Zuma 'Round Town With Doctah Steve

www.facebook.com/doctahsteve/ photos: OB1 and Doctah Steve

FAYETTEVILLE, NC 7 April 2019 Great turn out for the Zuma ‘Round Town With Doctah Steve with 82 bikes this year! Three charities were chosen to donate to from this event... Special Olympics Cumberland County, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapters 15-1 and 15-6, and the 2019 USA Coffin-Lowry Syndrome Family Gathering.

Thanks to everyone for your support! Check out Doctah Steve’s Facebook page above for more info, event dates and great pics!

Presenting a check to the CVMA 15-1.

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Mission Complete! The Doctah presenting the “big check” to the Director of Special Olympics Cumberland County.

The folks you see in the pic are great friends and GREAT athletes who will all benefit from your generosity!

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Kyle Wyman wins 78th running of the Daytona 200 MotoAmerica AMA Superbike rider scores first career Daytona 200 victory in dramatic fashion.

PICKERINGTON, OHIO -Association congratulates rider Kyle Wyman on winning the 78th edition of the Daytona 200.

The Walworth, N.Y., resident and MotoAmerica AMA Superbike Class competitor rode a Yamaha YZF-R6 to his first career Daytona 200 victory. The event took place Saturday on the 3.51-mile road course at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The American Sportbike Racing Association event is also sanctioned by the AMA. “Kyle Wyman put in a strong performance in the 2019 Daytona 200, and the AMA congratulates Kyle on his accomplishment,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. “This year’s Daytona 200 featured great road racing at one of the most iconic race tracks in the world. Our sanctioning partner, ASRA, did a great job operating the event.”

Wyman credited the red flag period that occurred on Lap 53 with giving him the opportunity to take the win. He worked his way to the front of the field after the restart on Lap 54.

“To win it like this, Daytona, in a four-lap sprint race, it’s just unreal,” he said. “I’m speechless -- what a race.”

2019 Daytona 200 Results (Top 10) 1. Kyle Wyman, Walworth, N.Y., Yamaha 2. Sean Dylan Kelly, Hollywood, Fla., Suzuki 3. Bobby Fong, Stockton, Calif., Suzuki 4. Joshua Hayes, Oceanside, Calif., Yamaha 5. Brandon Paasch, Freehold, N.J., Yamaha 6. Geoff May, Sugar Hill, Ga., Yamaha 7. Tyler O’Hara, Petaluma, Calif., Kawasaki 8. Jason Disalvo, Talladega, Ala., Yamaha 9. Jody Barry, Lake in the Hills, Ill., Kawasaki 10. Ryan Jones, Winchester, Va., Kawasaki

Wyman completed the 57-lap race in about two hours and seven minutes, and beat out second-place finisher Sean Dylan Kelly by 0.213 seconds to take the victory.

Kelly’s teammate Bobby Fong rounded out the podium.

Four-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion Josh Hayes, at 43 years old, finished in fourth place. photo right: Kyle Wyman (No. 33) crossing the finish line in the 2019 Daytona 200 ahead of Sean Dylan Kelly (No. 311), Bobby Fong (No. 50), Joshua Hayes (No. 4) and Brandon Paasch (No. 21). Photo courtesy of Daytona International Speedway

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story by Richard St. Peter It was starting to get chilly, the sun had begun to set. Time to take a break, stretch the back on the road.

As the 45 slowed down people stopped and stared.

Two big fellows walked up smiling, they looked like they were still in high school. One acting like an idiot as the rider put her kickstand down.

Comments “Ain’t that a big bike for a little lady?”

Hazel thought, how original this guy is. How many times have I heard this in the past years?

You couldn’t blame them though, Hazel wasn’t your run of the mill motorcycle rider. A full 5’ 5” at 105 pounds, shoulder length red hair with green eyes. At her age she was a seasoned rider. starting her sixth year of riding. She had met a lot of people and seen a lot of places.

“Get off my motorcycle NOW!” It came out with such force the idiot was off before she was finished. A few years ago a big guy did the same thing to her old Scout starting it up, and then in an amazing attempt at riding he went through a picket fence. It stranded her in Provincetown three days. That idiot paid for the repair, it still cost 3 days pay and the cost of the motel.

“No thank you. I just want to stretch and get back on the road.” With him off of her bike her mood returned to the perfect day she was experiencing. Reaching in her bags reminded her of her trip to Provincetown again. She had cut the lining in her jacket and put some clothes in there.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to get you mad.” The idiot was blushing now that everybody was looking at him. “My name’s Bill, can I but you dinner?”

Dressed and back on the road, Hazel thought about her trip to D.C. No short weekend trip from Rhode Island. Next trip I’m going to Florida, maybe some Motor Maids will go with me.

Bill reminded Hazel of her brother who had just gone to Europe six months ago. This Bill would probably go, too.

The war was going strong. With two brothers fighting she wondered if her two younger brothers would have to go.

Then the idiot did something she didn’t like! He threw his leg over the 45. “Want me to show you how to ride this motorcycle pretty lady?”

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The two lane Connecticut highway had just been paved making the last hundred or so miles perfect.

Hazel needed this freedom. The world had gone crazy with war and futures were uncertain. But, on her bike, everything was alright. Just then, a car pulled into her lane forcing her to squeeze between a box truck in the second lane and the car.

They passed the car together but she couldn’t steer. Reaching up with her left leg she kicked the truck pushing her bike away. The bike slid across the highway. As it hit the curb it sent rider and motorcycle end over end.

Hazel felt pain, people were talking, then she saw stars.

“Totaled! It’s bent in five directions.”

John told her. The doctor said their time was up. He then sat down to explain her injuries.

“You broke three toes, you have a bad cut on your hip the size of a six inch J, and you have eighteen stitches on a cut from your forehead to your cheek.

Hazel immediately grabbed the bandage. Reading her mind he said, “The surgeon did a great job and nobody will even see a scar in a year.”

Feeling better, she asked, “You didn’t cut off my new boots, did you???” Looking at her sideways he said, “We had to! You won’t be needing them anymore. Consider this a warning to stop riding.”

“Stop riding!” She exclaimed. “Don’t tell me how to live.”

“Take it easy. You also have a concussion. Lets try to get along. You are going to be here for a while.”

“What’s that smell? Oh, my head hurts. Where am I?” As Hazel became conscious she realized she was in the hospital.

Don’t move. We’re lucky you’re still with us young lady.” A doctor was holding her shoulders lightly so she wouldn’t move and cause more injury. “ There’s some friends here who will be glad to see you...but only for a few minutes.”

Linda came walking in, her eyes were red and she was shaking a little.

“You scared the hell out of us! John wants to see you. He’s been here 10 hours.” John came in.

“How’s my bike?” Helen asked without even knowing her own injuries.

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The weeks went by and Hazel had improved.

The insurance was paying all her doctor bills and for her bike. The shop had a nice 61 she just didn’t like it being called a Knuckle Head.

“Well young lady, how does it feel to be going home?” The doctor had learned to avoid crossing Hazel.

Linda showed up to bring her home.

“Do you want to stop and get your bike?”

“Of course!” she couldn’t wait to get back on the bike!

After getting her bike they went home to Hazel and Linda’s house. In the house Hazel starts packing. “Where are you going?” says Linda. “Florida.

The doctor said to relax a couple of weeks.

Just following the doctors orders. Want to go?” Without hesitation, ”Sure.” Linda was always game.

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Story and photos were provided to us by Richard St. Peter, son of Hazel Duckworth. “In 1939 & in the 40’s my mom, Hazel Duckworth, shared a house with Linda Dugeau at Conimcut Point, Warwick, Rhode Island. “My mom is number 3 on the Motor Maids list of charter members. I grew up with riding stories of the Maids and have many pictures from the beginning. The part that amazes me is how young they were, my mom was 20 in 1940. Mom taught me how to start my first panhead when I was 16 in 1970.”

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I was at work. I’m learning the new routine. New job came with different ways of going about things than what I’m used to. So, I’ve been kinda stressed about it. Plus, I was stressed about the family ride and a bunch of other things that’s kept my mind stirring. It was getting harder and harder to relax. I kept feeling like I was being tugged in many directions. I was starting to feel overwhelmed. I was getting frustrated a lot and feeling beat down when I would take a minute to breath. Colleen could tell I was irritated, frustrated and things where deeply getting out of my control. She, being the good wife she is, was trying to help me, but I was just blind to it. My brothers at the club could read it on my face one night at church. I couldn’t control it.

Big Ed aka 2Timer

Depression. Maybe. Anxiety. Shit if I know. A weakness is how I feel when I said I felt those emotions. Kinda ashamed.

But I believe it is what it is and I was having a hard time dealing with it. Ok.

Hey there happy people!!

Rest your eyes. A lot of reading I know. I’m getting to the point.

Have you seen it?

Can you feel its presence?

POLLEN!!!!

Nothing like cruisin’ the backroads on your bike and feeling spring’s evil buddy sucker punch you in the face.

You can feel it in your eyes and the sweet burn, and there is no better hair gel then a 60mph sneeze with a open face helmet!!! It’s like you can see the goo coming back at you as soon as you sneeze. And oh man, there’s nothing more attractive then when you stop at a red light and and your nose looks like drool from a bulldog’s mouth as you turn to look at the car next to you.....nice.

I was going to let this slide by ‘cause family life and work life were kinda having me preoccupied. So, getting up and sharing my spill with you guys has been a little hectic. But with this new job comes with it new freedoms. I was about to go to sleep but I needed my fan on and I woke up and plugged it in and thought before I crash out again that I want to share with you something that happened to me.

God sent me a message...I know, I got a few friends up here that will roll their eyes to this post. But you can either read it or turn the page. I feel this was a message from God and no one will change my mind.

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Anyway, I was at work and I went to grab a bit of water to drink.

I decided to stop at the bathroom, as well. On the way into the rest room I saw a fellow washing his hands. He asked how my night was going. I told him I was looking forward to getting off work and stuff. I just figured he could answer a question that I was pondering about our insurance so, I asked my question. That’s when he told me he was a temp and he doesn’t have insurance yet. I asked, how long he had been there and he answered it’s been a year. I felt sorry for him and kinda irritated with the company. He has shown me a lot about the things going on out there and was really knowledgeable about the operations. I felt he deserved better and I told him he did. He could see that I was concerned.

(God’s message) This gentleman. A 6 ft. 4 inches tall black man. Looked me in the eyes and told me that he felt no grief. That God has led him here and that God has blessed him with a job. That a little more then a year ago. He was living on the streets. He had no work. No real way to eat. He was down and he started looking to God. He said he just followed the feeling he was getting in his heart and now he’s got a home. He has food. He has a job he can come to. He said, “I’m blessed.” He said that with a smile and a very positive attitude. And just before he walked out of the room he lifted his shirt and he said you need to live like this. The shirt under his overshirt read...(God loves you / Stay humble).

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of big ed He left me in the bathroom. I was looking in the mirror and I realized God had sent me a message.

Tears filled my eyes. ‘Cause although I say, at times, be humble, I’ve not really been “humble”. I’ve been fighting so hard a battle for so long to do better for my family. Fighting to give my family everything they need and I’ve been beating myself up with worry and stress and I have not stopped to be grateful for the gifts I do have. I have beautiful children. I have a beautiful loving wife who works endlessly to keep our babies taken care of.

We have a home and food on our plates. I got people around me who want nothing but good for me and my family.

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I, too, am blessed.

I understand. I feel that God reached out to me.

I am humbled.

I don’t know if this will help someone else. But I sure feel it was God sending me a message. I am listening.

I know I kinda got off of the bike lifestyle a bit for a minute but I felt this was important. I know not everyone has the same faith I have. But also with these new times I feel we have lost a few things like the freedom to say what you feel without having to deal with someone who doesn’t agree with you and making it a personal offensive situation. Can we just simply agree to disagree?

I have my faith in God. If you don’t agree with it It’s okay. It’s does not hurt you in any kind of way. But guess what? I’ll pray for you. See...ain’t that nice?

Anyways, I felt that God had a message for me and I feel that it’s not just a message only for me but for someone reading this, as well.

So, to whomever feels it, Bless you!

Y’all be safe out there!

Until next time Ride free Behind Barz.....

Big Ed /2Timer

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We Say Good Bye

JB Smith I remember meeting J.B. years ago when I worked for FedEx in Roanoke Rapids. I would sometimes see him at Collier HD on my lunch break. He could do a burn out better than anyone I have ever seen before. There is a video of him doing one on Hwy 158 on our Facebook page. For those of you who know the layout of the mall there...I was at the FedEx dropbox one afternoon. J.B. did a burnout from the mall parking lot, across the mall entrance, all the way into the parking lot of the nearby groc. store...over 100 yards!

J.B. and his wife, Shirley came to visit me while I was at Duke when I had cancer. I will never forget that. There is no doubt that J.B. loved motorcycles but he loved his friends, too... and his family more. Yep, J.B. Smith was A true legend in the motorcycle community and a dear friend to all who knew him. He always greeted everyone with a smile.

He will be missed by so many. Please keep his his wife, Shirley, and his family in your prayers.

Godspeed to you, J.B. I am sure you are doing burnouts in Heaven already!

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John Beaird “J.B.” Smith 83, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday February 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

“J.B.” a native of Halifax County was the son of the late Joe Billy and Cinderella Wood Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Acey Smith, Lynn Smith, Mack Ray Smith, and an infant brother James Herbert Smith.

He served his Country in the National Guard and United States Army Reserves. He was the Owner/Operator of J.B. Smith Trucking for 40 years until his retirement. After retirement he worked part time with MJ Price Construction for several years.

He was a member of New Testament Christian Church. He had a love for dirt track racing and drag strip racing with his motorcycle his entire life. His most favorite past time was being surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Harrison Smith; his daughter, Chris Moseley and her husband, Kevin of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren Cole Bullock and Cameron Moseley; his sisters, Josephine Myrick and Virginia Johnston and a sister in law Pauline Smith, all of Littleton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Courts Rule Sturgis Trademarks Are Not Ow STURGIS, SD Who owns the rights to “Sturgis”? After more than a decade of battling, there is finally a firm answer to this question—we all own it because it is in the public domain. This means that any business planning to use the words “Sturgis,” “Sturgis Rally & Races” or “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” may do so without any fear of getting themselves into legal hot water.

The ruling by the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought major vindication to Rushmore Photo & Gifts (RPG) and the Niemann family who have been fighting hard to defend this stance against Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRI).

Rushmore Photo & Gifts, Inc., owned by the Niemanns, had long produced souvenir items containing the words “Sturgis,” “Sturgis Rally & Races” and “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.” They had always known these terms were public domain, and they never strayed from that belief, even after SMRI registered the mark “Sturgis” (long after it had been used by others in public domain), began a licensing program for its use and slapped RPG with a trademark infringement lawsuit.

The poster right is an example of the word “Sturgis” being used in the public domain to promote the rally more than two decades prior to the attempted trademark claim. At the time this poster was produced and distributed, the City of Sturgis was actively trying to keep bikers out of town.

According to a press release issued by RPG April 3, 2019, “Until the Niemann’s and Rushmore Photo & Gifts prevailed at the Eighth Circuit, a South Dakota district court had in place a permanent injunction on the use of [Sturgis] marks, which ultimately represented hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost business for Rushmore Photo & Gifts and its owners.”

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On November 2, 2018, the appellate court ruled that SMRI, in fact, did not own or have valid trademark rights to “Sturgis,” “Sturgis Rally & Races” or “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.”

The summary stated, “SMRI and its witnesses were … not credible as a matter of law when they told the jury that it and its predecessors-in-interest had been the substantially exclusive users of the word.”

It went on to state, “…a trademark owner cannot establish that its mark is valid simply by getting its officials and agents to say that it is.”

The later ruling on February 14, 2019 from Judge Jeffrey Viken in the US District Court, District of South Dakota, Western Division stated: “The record does not support a finding that SMRI owns, produces, or operates the rally, or does anything else that might allow it to acquire ownership over the rally itself or its intellectual property. The record indicates to the contrary that the rally is a pluralistic ­endeavor.”

wned By Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Incorporated The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was born from the Black Hills Motor Classic started by local Indian dealer J.C. (Clarence) “Pappy” Hoel in 1938. Since its inception, private area businesses throwing events such as races, concerts and rides have made, and continue to make, the Sturgis Rally what it is today.

For the first time in more than a decade, RPG and other businesses will be able to produce goods in 2019 using the now defunct Sturgis trademark. RPG may have been the ones to bring and stick with the lawsuit, but they won’t be the only ones reaping the rewards of their time spent in court.

Despite the appellate court’s ruling, SMRI has continued to claim ownership over the marks and operate its “Sturgis” licensing program. The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, Western Division, issued an order in February 2019 that reaffirmed that:

As Judge Viken stated in his February 14, 2019 ruling, “The terms STURGIS, STURGIS RALLY & RACES, and STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY when used by the defendants, or by anyone else for that matter, do not infringe on SMRI’s marks.”

SMRI’s claim to the “Sturgis” mark is invalid SMRI’s claim to U.S. Registration Nos. 3,923,284 and 4,440,4061 for “Sturgis” are both invalid and subject to cancellation SMRI’s claim to the “Sturgis Rally & Races” mark is invalid SMRI’s claim to the “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” mark is invalid

We all owe Rushmore Photo & Gifts a debt of gratitude for having the backbone to stand up to false claims and for helping to clarify the obvious that everyone knew to be the truth.

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What a great evening for the annual event, Birds, Brews, & BBQ at Sylvan Heights Bird Park! We love attending and sponsoring this awesome event every year!

This is such a fun filled and tasty event where local cooks competed to be BBQ cook-off champion - we tried them all and then voted for our favorites while sampling beer from NC craft brewers! Nothin’ could be f iner! Our ticket included admission to Sylvan Heights Bird Park (two hours early to walk around and visit with the birds), live music, great BBQ, and awesome local craft beers!

Thanks to everyone who attended Birds, Brews & BBQ 2019! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Congratulations to Pocosin Boys BBQ for winning the Judges’ Choice prize, and Sykes Family Cooking for earning the Peoples’ Choice award!

So many people were involved inmaking this event a success.

Thanks to the great cooks for creating some truly delicious BBQ (see full list below). Thank you, Carolina Eagle Distributing, Quick Trigger Brewing Company, and Nash Community College’s 360 Degree Brewing Program for providing some top notch brews.

Thanks to Dr. Raj and Dana Parikh, and Warren and Natalie Roberts, for your generous donations towards the park’s future penguin exhibit. Thanks to the sponsors: Smithfield Foods, Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine, ElectriCities of NC, Alliance & Associates Insurance, and Carolina BrewScene for your support of this event. And last, but certainly not least, thanks to SHBP’s wonderful team of volunteers and Friends of Sylvan Heights group for your time and dedication to all of their fundraising events!

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She thought it was a beautiful bicycle knew she wanted to ride it gently touched the tubing hard carbon steel wrapped her fingers around it stroked it then threw her leg over to straddle it

Silver and yellow, dragon colors, one pounding piston to rattle your bones. Shattered more than

It felt good between her legs she pumped the pedals and began to move her seat felt a little uncomfortable with the newness of it she wiggled around on it till it fit right It was better than she remembered it doing it outdoors somehow doing it indoors in front of a tv set just wasn’t as exciting pumping furiously wind blowing her hair sweat beading on her face and dripping down her hot body She became lost in the riding and could feel every bump every ripple faster and faster and throwing her arms into the air she screamed out, “Look ma, no hands!” © Marc D. Goldfinger “Moshe” Road Scribes of America ™

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one license plate, 288 pounds of power, muscle machine, lifted that front wheel like it had wings, sweet machine with a decompression lever, to start pull in lever, one down stroke kick, then, as you go for the lightning midway through the second kick hard, let go of the lever, and if it didn’t kick you back, you rode, if it kicked you flew. Anyone who asked to “take it for a spin”, I’d shut the machine down, step back and say, “If you can start it, you can take it for a ride.” Most times I’d just sit back and watch as that 441 kicked them like a mule. I knew only a biker could start that machine, took me a while; I remember, in the shop when I bought it brand new the big bearded mechanic showed me what to do and then stood there smiling for a half-an hour while the bike schooled me. © Marc D. Goldfinger “Moshe” Road Scribes of America ™

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MAY is Motorcycle Awareness Month The month of May is ”Motorcycle Awareness Month.”

By getting the word out in a message “to be watchful of motorcycles” on the roads. During the winter months it is vary rare to see alot of motorcycles on the road.

I remember a story my Mom told me about a time she was riding in the passenger seat of of my grandpa’s car. She said her dad asked her if any cars were coming from her direction at an intersection they were stopped at. She answered, no. There were no cars coming, so my grandpa pulled out in front of a TRUCK! And he almost got t-boned! He asked her, “I thought you said there were no cars coming!”

She answered, “you only asked about cars you didn’t say anything about trucks. lol.

At intersections as drivers and passengers we need to be focused on recognizing what to be looking out for. We also need to be watchful of any signs of a possible event, so as uneventful mishap travel to our destination.

Having insight (discernment) to the events happening around us as Christians comes from an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Through the Holy Spirit’s as comforter in John 14:26 Jesus says “But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom

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the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

Be watchful, recognize the growth of more traffic and MOTORCYCLES on the roads as Spring sprouts into warmer weather. Remember to look for oncoming cars , trucks, MOTORCYCLES, scooters, and bicycles and people. One more thing, whatever you do wherever go, and whatever you think, “Think on these things”... “Be watchful and remember Jesus is coming back, and be ready to see Him at the intersection of the four corners of this world. You’ll recognize Him, because you will be like Him! You’ll see Him as He is in Glory with All His Holy Angels and say, “Come ye blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world!” Now let’s ride for Christ and bless God by diying to self just like Jesus.

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1st Annual Rocky Mount Roll Out At Black Cat Harley-Davidson 928 N. Winstead Ave. 300 mile ride 8am.

200 mile ride 10:30am.

100 mile ride 1:30pm.

Food trucks, live music, vendors, beer, bike wash, 50/50 raffle, slow races, bike games, bike show. Bike Night 5-9pm.

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Harley’s Biker Bash Carolina Ale House 2938-3078 Hollywood Dr. 2019 Cruisin’ The Coast Spring Rally 4pm-8pm Live Music, Free Food, Drink Specials, Door Prizes, Biker Games. For more info: myrtlebeachharley.com or text: MBHD to 64600

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12th Annual Cruisin’ For A Cure Car, Truck, Bike, & Golf Cart Show Roanoke Rapids Theatre 500 Carolina Crossroads Parkway 9am-3pm in the parking lot. Over $25,000 in raffle prizes.

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Ride For Kids At Chatham County Agriculture & Conefrence Center 1192 US-64 Business Online reg. $40. Day-of registration $45.

Ride with us to cure kids’ brain tumors! Motorcyccle Charity Ride benefiting Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. rideforkids.org/nctriangle See ad on page 35 in this issue!

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Meet N Greet N Eat At Kickback Jack’s with Freedom Cruisers Ch 143 3286 Silas Creek Parkway 11am-2pm.

Come hang out with us, grab some food and find out how to become part of the club that actually rides!

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Firefest 2019 At Thee Redeemed House 500 W. Goldsboro St. Guest speakers, bands and vendors! Bike Show at Kenly 95 Truck Stop on Sat. All bike clubs, organizations and ministries are welcome! All patches welcome!

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Scenic Rally Ride Boardwalk Billy’s 1407 13th Ave. 2019 Cruisin’ The Coast Spring Rally Reg. 10:30AM, Kickstands up 12PM. $15/rider $5/passenger.

60+ mile scenic ride. Ends at Oscar’s Sports Bar & Grill for, Live Music, Free Food, Drink Specials, Door Prizes, 50/50.

For more info: myrtlebeachharley.com or text: MBHD to 64600

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CHASE CITY, VA.

South Central Red, White, & Blue Music Festival At the Fire Training Grounds 534 Jonbil Rd. Friday: Jason Houchins, Ray Martin, The Konnection Band.

Saturday: Uncorked band, Feature Attraction Band Burn The Batteau, Whiskey Revival, Public Consumption. Great music, beverages & food, camping, cornhole tournament, face painting, vendors. musicfest@chasecityevents.org 434-917-4688 See ad on page 29 in this issue.

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MURRELLS INLET, SC

Harley’s Biker Breakfast Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin 2851 US 17 Business 2019 Cruisin’ The Coast Spring Rally Join us for a FREE breakfast!

Be sure to pick up your breakfast coupon during one of our previous Rally events!!!

For more info: myrtlebeachharley.com or text: MBHD to 64600

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BAHAMA, NC

Ride For Jeffery Taylor Bikes $20 (price includes meal ticket for one or two up). Cars & trucks $20 per vehicle ( price includes 2 meal tickets). The ride will be out of Van’s Bar 7909 Carson Rd. Reg. 11am-12 pm. Kickstands up at 12:15pm. Riding to Lamplighter Inn in Clarksville, VA. and then back to Van’s Bar.

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COLUMBIA, NC

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Tyrrell Volunteer Fire Dept. 4th Annual Motorcycle Tour TVFD Fire Station 618 North Rd. Street Reg. $25/bike & driver. $10 for Additional rider. Lineup at 10am.

Kickstands up at 10:30am. All bikes are welcome! Ride is approx. 125 miles with a break at mid-point. More info: budsongodswing@gmail.com or joies@tyrrellcounty.net

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TARBORO, NC

Motorcycle Car & Truck Show 3388 McNair Rd. $20 Reg. fee. Reg 10am-11am. Judging starts at 12:00. Concession stand opens at 12:00 For more info please contact: Danny C. 252-903-8403 or Danny T. 252-452-1877 Cathy C. 252-903-4080 Word of Life Inter. Church 252-823-7625

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WASHINGTON D.C.

Rolling Thunder N. Pentagon Parking Lot, Washington, DC. 8am, ride 12pm to Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This is the LAST year for this ride. www.rollingthunder1.org (NC) More info please contact Bob: 336-813-2106

JUNE 1

PLYMOUTH, NC

5th Annual Black Bear Festival 2nd Annual Operation Hot Wheels - Poker Run For Children At First Christian Church 509 E. Main St. Reg. 8:30am. Last bikes/groups out by 10:30am. Rolling style poker run or kickstandsup with final group at 10:30am.$25 per rider or $40 per couple (Lunch is included). All bikes, styles, vehicles, groups, welcome! Bring the family and enjoy the festival activities and fireworks after.

For more festival info: www.ncbearfest.com For more poker run/ route info: www.facebook.com/bearpokerrun

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DALEVILLE, VA.

CVMA D-Day Anniversary Ride VFW 1841...4902 Roanoke Road Kickstands up at 9:30. Biscuits and coffee provided. $15/rider, $5/passenger. Join us in riding to the National D-Day Memorial.

Preregister at: www.cvma274blueridge.org

JUNE 6-8

CHASE CITY, VA.

3rd Annual South Central Bike Fest Chase City Fire Training Grounds 534 Jonbil Road Great food and live music, poker run, historic ride, bike show, cruise-in, bike rodeo, bikini bike wash, vendors, DJ, camping available. Vendors and sponsors wanted!

BANDS: 10 Sinful Years, Tobacco Road, Moonshine Sons.

Veterans & Active Military Free with ID! 21 and up after dark!

434-210-1503 - Lee Brankley see ad on page 3. www.southcentralbikefest.com

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RALEIGH, NC

JUNE JAMR Starts at Tobacco Rd HD 1126 S. Saunders St. ENDS at CycleMax in Wilson 6723 Ward Blvd.

Reg. 9:30am KSU 11am. More info: www.thejunejamr.org

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GOLDSBORO, NC

Brothers of the Inferno 4th Annual Firefighter Ride Ride begins and ends at Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive. Reg. 9am. KSU 11am.

All makes and models are welcome! Lunch served to all registered for ride. For more info: 919-222-6592 See ad on page 23 in this issue.

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LEXINGTON, N.C.

Cruisin for Kids 135 Lowes Blvd. Single $25. Double $30. Cars $30. Reg 9am-10:30am. Kickstands up 11am. Spaghetti Dinner and 1 raffle ticket included. To help Camp Corral. Rain date 6/29

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