Just Getting Started!

Now age 65. Been riding for 3 years. Started out on Suzuki s40 Boulevard. A year later upgraded to the bike pictured - 2018 Triumph T-100. My husband also started 3 years ago when he bought a V-strom 650. I had planned to just ride on the back once in a while, but decided - Hell no - I want my own and the journey began. We have done tail of the Dragon and many other backroads in Western NC, TN and Southwestern VA. We trailer our bikes for the 6 hour ride to the Mountains. This June will be renting bikes (Royal Enfield Interceptors) in Ireland for 4 days and then headed to Isle of Mann to catch the last couple days of the TT.

I would like to show off my 2006 Heritage Softail Harley Davidson. I would like to thank Scott Talbot owner of 8 Ball’s Cycle Works @ US-301, Wilson NC for triking out my bike. He did an awesome job and I would recommend Scott for all of your Harley work!!

story & photos: Archie Aycock

March

We are working to ensure events listed in Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine are as up to date as possible. Please be sure to confirm the status of any & all events before making plans to attend by calling or emailing the event contact person listed with event.

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ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Cancer Benefit Dinner and Dance to Help Angela. Rocky Mount Moose Lodge 521 Country Club Rd. Dinner at 6pm. Dance at 8pm. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Contact David Allen 252-469-3017 SEE FLYER PAGE 18.

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GREENVILLE, NC

Book Run For Lucama Elementary

Barnes & Nobles 3040 Evans St.

Registration 10am. Kickstands up 11am. 2 age appropriate books ages K-5th grade per bike. Hardback preferred but will accept paperback. Ride will end at Lucama Elementary School after Blessing of The Bikes at CycleMax in Wilson. Contact Barry Wood at bwood@wilsonnc.org

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Special Forces Association Chapter 1-18

6TH Annual Poker Run

Charlie Mikes Pub 195 Starpoint Dr. Reg 1000. Kickstands up 1100. Last bike in 1630. $20 driver and $10 passenger. Food, drink, band, prizes and silent auction. Proceeds go to Chapter 1-18 to help the community. SFA118Wilkers@gmail.com

APRIL

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Annual Memorial Ride and Dedication Event

Crown Complex 1960 Coliseum Drive. NC Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 15-1

Music, raffles, games, vendors and more.

For more info please check out the Facebook page below: www.facebook.com/events/1315070532559895

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ASHLAND, VA

CVMA VA 27-7’s 3rd Annual Spring Dice Run

Richmond HD 12200 Harley Club Dr. Reg. 0930. First bike out at 1100. Last bike out at 12 noon. $20 rider and $10 passenger. End point American Legion 27 Colonial Ave. Colonial Beach. cvma27-7.org or 27.7.xo.cvma@gmail.com

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April

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WENDELL, NC

Car & Bike Show 10am-3pm

Central Baptist Church 11109 Poole Rd.

Benefiting Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation

In memory of Lilian Blackman. Sponsored by F.A.I.T.H. Riders of Central Baptist Church. People’s Choice car, truck & bike. Free dash plaque for first 75 entries. Food trucks on site. No entree fees. Donations appreciated. Contact Mac McComb: 252-419-2608 Rain date 22 April 23

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NEWLAND, NC

Day of Praise - Blessing of the Bikes ~ Free Admission

661 Vale Road 11am Hosted by Ransomed By Grace

Bike Blessing, Food Trucks, Vendors, Giveaways, Addiction Recovery Resources and more. Everyone

Welcome. Hosted by Ransomed by Grace - extending hope to those bound by addiction, giving hope to youth, and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.

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ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Scripture Run at Shenandoah Baptist Church

3894 Shenandoah Ct. Off Hwy 97

Benefit for Shenandoah Baptist Church Youth Group. Doantion $20 per bike. $5 for rider. $5 extra hand. First bike out at 10am. Last bike/car in by 1:30pm. Prizes, food and fun! More info: Dawsie 252-443-5860 or Donnie 252-813-7182

SEE FLYER ON PAGE 18!

MAY

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SMITHFIELD, NC

Help Thy Neighbor JOCO

Starts at Bulldog Harley Davidson 1043 Outlet Center Dr. and ends at Plan B Bar 519 W. Market St. with music, food, raffles, vendors and fun. $20 rider and $10 passenger. Contact Betsy: 919-500-6475 or Scott: 919-437-3698 or Angie: 919-810-8416 Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit Help Thy Neighbor Johnston County

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MECHANICSVILLE, VA

Ride For Sierra Dice Run

VFW Post 9808 Reg. at 9am. Raffles and 50/50. Facebook. com/ridefor sierra www.RIDE4SIERRA.COM

See story and flyer on page 22.