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Hello Everyone, Welcome to the April issue of FASTLANEBIKER. As it was
LIST OF CULPRITS
in the beginning it shall be once again FASTLANEBIKER is once again one issue covering New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Yeah, we know it just makes sense. So here we go... more coverage and more territory more work for us . That’s not such a problem since we enjoy doing what we do. As I type this letter on the 29th of March it was 15 degrees this morning when I woke up. Not looking too good if you’re looking for an early Spring, but there isn’t a whole lot you can really do about it except accept it. I’ve spent a lot of time out on the road last month, it was good to see some old friends and get caught up on what’s going on around the motorcycle world . I’ll be back out and around the next few months, so if I didn’t catch up with you this time most likely the next trip around, I will.
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Landsdale bike night 2014
Landsdale pennsylvania • september 7 2014
story ridin’ and pics by Lutz
I heard quite a bit of buzz on this bike night and since my favorite bike night at Burlington was not going on anymore... well, this caught my attention. So on the bike and across the river I went. I gotta say I wasn’t disappointed, first the ride was a great one and arriving at downtown Landsdale and seeing the tons of bikes lined up, things just got better! I immediately broke out the camera and was in heaven. As with most bike nights go, the town hosting opens up its doors to the motorcycle community. Local businesses are open so those in attendance eat, drink, and shop from local merchants, its a great atmosphere for all that attend. This is Landsdales 19th year doing this and it was scheduled as a Saturday night event but with bad weather it was moved to the following day,which still didn’t seem to put a dent in the crowd. Downtown was mobbed! As you walked around the bikes lined the streets and as you got off of main street there was an area which was loaded with vendors of all kinds. There was also a bike show with lots of bikes, custom and stock alike as well as American and metric. Tough job for the judges that day, as if that wasn’t enough, a live band was making your ears happy and plenty of places to fill your belly and quench that thirst too! Already looking to go back next year.
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15th Annual Warrensburg, NY Bike Rally May 30th thru June 7th, 2015 www.WarrensburgBikeRally.com
Lake George Steamboat Co. is offering:
Fried Chicken Picnic Cruise! with Food, Drinks and a DJ on the Mohican! Sails on Thursday, June 4th from 6:30–8:00pm
Sunset Criuses!
Tuesday, June 2nd & Wednesday, June 3rd Happy Hour Drink Specials! Sails from 8:00–9:00pm
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Sails from the Steel Pier at 57 Beach Road, Lake George Village
any adult cruise ticket. Expires $2.00 Off 6/8/15. Good for up to 5 people.
15th Annual Warrensburg, NY Bike Rally May 30th thru June 7th, 2015 www.WarrensburgBikeRally.com
Lake George Steamboat Co. is offering:
BBQ Pier Picnic
Freshly Grilled Food • Beer Wagon • Live Entertainment NO ENTRY FEE! • FREE PARKING!
Thursday & Friday, June 4th & 5th 11am–3pm at the Steel Pier at 57 Beach Road, Lake George Village
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Hawg ridin fools m/c 34th annual labor day party south jersey • august 30 2014
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With Labor Day signaling summer coming to an end and the riding starting to get them cooler nights, not to worry there’s still plenty of time in the year left to ride... and plenty of partying too! Some do it with a backyard BBQ to celebrate labor day but some like the Hawg Riding Fools m/c celebrate every year with their famous blowout, the Fools labor day party! Many come out to celebrate with this 34th annual event (man thats a lot of f#%ckin years!) that for many bikers in south jersey is a tradition... The Hawg Riding Fools m/c are known for throwing some of the best parties around, that was evident as many friends and family showed up to help say goodbye to summer in motorcycle fashion. Plenty of food with a pig being roasted and drink available, camping, bike games, some vendors, a live band “Right turn at 40” belting out great classic rock... and the nighttime bonfire sure to give you that great feeling you where there! Thanks to all with Hawg Riding Fools m/c that always make labor day memorable!
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Together Let’s Ride...
Special Guest:
Gloria Tramontin-Struck Celebrating Her 90th Birthday This July 2015 & Still Riding!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
7pm to 9pm / Refreshments Served
Join us for a fun night of festive activities geared toward women who dream of riding and women who currently ride!
Come Hungry for Freedom & Food!
Don’t Wait for Life...Ride to Meet it!
Limited Space. Please RSVP to: Nancy at nancy@tramontinhd.com
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The ride has 7 start locations. In South Amboy start at South Amboy Elks Lodge, 601 Washington Avenue. In Cranford riders can start at Cranford Elks Lodge, 951 Lincoln Avenue East. In Bayonne the ride begins at Bayonne Elks Lodge, 364 Broadway. In Hillsborough the ride starts at Manville Elks Lodge, 1500 Brooks Boulevard. In Pompton Lakes riders will start at Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge, 15 Perrin Avenue. In Red Bank April 2ND the ride starts at Red Bank Elks Lodge, BIKE Night 40 West Front Street. In Brick riders will April 4TH Perryopolis Motorcycle Swap start at Brick Town Elks, 2491 Hooper Meet Avenue. All rides start at 12:00 pm. the The swap meet will be held at Perryopolis ride fee is $20.00 and includes activities Auto Auction Building, 3447 Pittsburgh at the end of the ride. The rides are esRoad in Perryopolis beginning at 9:00 am. corted to Old Bridge where there will be General admission is $6.00 for adults. bands, food, vendors and more. Vendor Children under 16 get in free when acfee is $20.00 and setup begins at 11:00 companied by an adult. The vendor fee is am. All proceeds will be donated to the $25.00 for parts vendors and $35.00 for all special needs children of the Sayreville others. Vendors my begin setup at 7:00 am. B.I.C. camp and Camp Robin in Old For more information call (724) 309-1082 Bridge. For more information call (732) 309-3337 April 4TH
Events Calendar
11th Annual Bunny Run April 12TH Sponsored by The Psycho Warriors MotorMotorcycle Parts cycle Club Swap Meet The ride begins at Hummelstown Fire
Department, 249 East Main Street, Hummelstown. Motorcycles go out at 10:00 am. The ride fee is a new stuffed animal that is Easter related. All stuffed animals will be donated to children in area hospitals which include the Hershey Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House in Hershey. For more information call (717) 443-9672
April 9th
Tramontin Harley Davidson Garage
Party This event is for Women only women rider and those who dream of riding one day Join them for a fun night of activaties refreshments will be served come hungry for freedom & food 7 pm to 9 pm
April 10TH
Motorcycle Mayhem 2015
Sponsored by The Blackthorne Resort The event will take place at The Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road in East Durham beginning at 3:00 pm on Friday. The event includes a ride through bar bike show with trophies awarded, motorcycle race game, a scenic polar bear run, and a guided tour of the back country roads. There will also be food, music, contests and more. For more information call (518) 634-2541
April 11TH
Sale
Sponsored by Chester County ABATE The swap meet wil be held at Aunt Jennie’s Rt 41 Diner, 42 Rt. 41 in Gap beginning at 8:00 am. The vendor fee is $20.00 for a 120X10 table and $30.00 for a 10X20 if paid in advance. The fees are $5.00 higher on the day of the event. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and more. For more information call (610) 869-2582
April 18TH
3rd Annual CPL Matt Haines Benefit Ride
Sponsored by Goofy’s Eatery and Spirits The ride starts at Goofy’s Eatery and Spirits, 5965 York Road in Spring Grove. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $15:00 for the rider and $10:00 for a passenger. The ride ends with prizes and an auction. Proceeds go to Matthew for the acquisition of a service dog and medical expenses
April 18TH
2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes
The swap meet will be held at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 North Bloomfield Rd. in Canandaigua. The doors open at 9:00 am. The vendor fee is $25.00 for a 10’x10’ space. Set up times on Saturday April 11th from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm or on Sunday the 12th from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. Buy sell or swap. 1000’s of Harley parts. For more information call (585) 396-3688
Sponsored by Rolling Badges Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, and 4 Heroes Charity Inc. The ride starts at Barb’s Harley Davidson, 926 Black Horse Pike in Mt. Ephraim. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 11:30 after the blessing. The police escorted ride will end in Alloway with a buffet, music and more. In case of rain the ride will take place on April 19th. For more information call (856) 345-9477
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Steel Crusaders Jersey Crew 4th Annual Spring Bash
Cruise For A Cure Poker Run
Sponsored by Steel Crusaders Jersey Crew The scavenger hunt starts at Bridgewater Eagles, 350 Woodside Lane in Bridgewater. Registration begins at 10:00 am and motorcycles go out at 11:00 am. There will also be a bike show with trophies awarded to winners. There will also be food, vendors, live music, and a charity balloon pop for Autism Speaks. Admission is a donation of $20.00. For more information call (908) 359-1656
April 17TH TO 19TH
English town Spring Swap Meet 3000
vendors 10 dollars per person per day Old Bridge Township Race Way Park English town Nj 7am to 6 pm every day www.etownraceway.com
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Sponsored by American Cancer Society Relay For Life The ride starts at Starts at Nazareth Borough Park on Broad Street in Nazareth. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. If you pre-register by March 31st the fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. An event t-shirt will be included with pre-registration. The ride will end in Palmerton. For more information call (610) 905-1104
April 24TH & 25TH
Antique Motorcycle Club of America National Meet An antique-bike show rivaling the country’s best museum exhibits. OLEY PA (610) 948-4553
April 25TH
10th Annual Blessing Bikers Rally for Brain Chester County Abate of the Bikes Injured Children Sponsored by S.G.Ventures,inc Swap Meet - Garage Sponsored by New Jersey Elks MC APRIL, 2015
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The ride starts at St. George’s Church, 56 Main Street in Helmetta. Registration is from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with coffee and donuts. There will be bike blessing at 11:30 am followed by the motorcycle ride. The ride is about a hour long ending with food and music. The fee is a donation of $15.00 for the rider, $10.00 for the passenger and $5.00 for Passengers under 12. The event will also have vendors. All profits will benefit the New Life Food Pantry. This year’s bike run will be in honor of Tom T-Bone Valia. For more information call (732) 966-8868
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Pocono Purple Ribbon Ride 2015
Pocono Purple Ribbon Ride - Spring 2015: Saturday April 25th. “Riding for a Cure to Cancer” Please join us for 100 mile police escorted ride through the Poconos. Start point: American Cancer Society Monroe County Office 2158 West Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Registration starts at 9:30. Kickstands up at 11. Halfway point: John’s Italian Restaurant 1406 Route 507 Greentown, Pa 18426. (Gas and Food) End Point: Cinder Inn (arrive approximately 2:30pm) 91 Mill Creek Road East Stroudsburg, PA. $20 / Rider $15 passenger and $15 at the Cinder Inn door at 2:30pm for Spectators. More food, raffle, door prizes, music and more. Proceeds from this ride will be donated to the American Cancer Society Team Hoey Relay for Life of Stroudsburg. This ride is dedicated in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those who lost the battle. For more info email Thom at: relayforlife_mc_ride@yahoo.com or thom2765@yahoo.com
May 2ND
ThunderStruck
Sponsored by Thunder Motorcycle Club The ride starts at Thunder MC Club House, 198 Route 9 North in Marlboro beginning at 3:00 pm. This old school biker party will include a motorcycle show, tattoo contest, live music, vendors and more. There is no additional fee to enter your bike in the ride in motorcycle show. Bikes will be judged in various classes and trophies will be awarded to winners. There is no vendor fee but vendors must call mike at (732) 904 8764 to make reservations. All proceeds go to various charities. For more information call (732) 718-5171
May 2ND
Run for the SON CMA
Annual run for the SON! Christian Motorcyclist Association. At least a hundred mile ride around beautiful Broome county N.Y. Details to come soon. contact info Scott Lair e-mail slair132@aol.com • 607-797-5159 home • 607-761-9108 cell
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10th Anniversary Rolling Thunder 2014 DAV Sunday July 27, 2014 • STATEN ISLAND, NY
story & pics by Nicole Chati
Rolling Thunder ® is a volunteer organization. Each member’s diligence and dedication to their chapter enables us to support those who have served our country, both in the past and present. Our veterans gave to us, and we would be most grateful if you would help us give back to them. Help Us Help A Vet!!
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