Southern Biker Magazine July 2014 issue

July 2014

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride.......................................................................................... 8, 10 Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson Grand Re-Opening Gives Back to Boys & Girls Club...........................................................................................................................12 Harley-Davidson Launches Project Livewire........................................................14, 16 Summer Fun by Kathy Tolleson of ROAR.................................................................... 18 Thunder Beach Spring Rally............................................................................................ 20 Riding on a Mission to Combat Child Brain Tumors................................................ 20 Spring Tellico Biker Rally Finds Old Friends & Meets New Friends...................... 22 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship.................................................................. 24 Preston’s Ride.................................................................................................................... 25 Faces Ride4Smiles Poker Run........................................................................................ 26 Carry the Flame Makes Stop in Tennessee on the Way to the Wall...................... 28 Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride................................................................... 28 Memorial Ride to Remember........................................................................................ 32 Food for Thought - Helen’s Restaurant....................................................................... 33 Recipe - Baked Chicken Nuggets.................................................................................. 33 Bike Night Photos.......................................................................................................36, 37 Southern Biker Riders...................................................................................................... 38 Steelhorse Law - Advice & Tips from your Attorneys.............................................. 38

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Hey Folks,

Hope this finds you doing well. Summer is officially here and the heat has certainly made its presence known. This is the time of year when yards are being mowed weekly and rain storms occur in the afternoon.

With all those yards being mowed, please watch out when you are riding for the grass clippings on the road. Those clipping make riding hazardous and can make a rider pucker up a little.

If you mow grass, please try to keep the clippings from going into the road. As summer is upon us, so are the afternoon rainstorms that show up without much warning. Be aware of loose dirt and gravel that may be washed out of driveways onto the road.

We had a heavy rain storm last month and some of the neighbor's gravel driveway ended up in the road.

After it dried, I picked up a broom (I know what you are thinking), and swept the gravel back onto the driveway.

The next hazards are animals on the road. There is no sure trick for avoiding them except be alert. I talked with the Chopper Hill Rally organizer when he called to tell me the July event has been cancelled because a dog ran under his bike as he was traveling and threw him off his bike. He broke his arm in four places and had lots of road rash. Now I've only had a small dose of road rash on my outer knee caps but those buggers took forever to heal, it seemed like because everything kept running into them?

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America By the Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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he 20th Anniversary motorcycle trek for the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America began in Carlsbad California and concluded in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Nearly 200 riders made the entire 2,800 mile

former NFL great Herschel Walker, NASCAR personality Rutledge Wood and possible Presidential candidate Col. Allen West.

Thanks to Scott Hagee and friends and family for a wonderful Texas meal to end day 3. route in just eight days.

Founded by former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, the ride raises funds and awareness for Victory Junction, a camp created to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life threatening illnesses. This year riders for the event included NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven time champion Richard Petty, driver Matt Kenseth, former NASCAR drivers Geoff Bodine, Harry Gant and Donnie Allison,

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With stops in Tucson, Ariz., Las Cruces, N.M., Midland, Texas, Austin, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, New Orleans LA, Tallahassee, Fla. and then to Daytona Beach, Fla., the riders packed on a lot miles for tremendous cause.

“What began as just a few friends having a good time riding track to track has turned into what we have today, which is an incredible event that provides thousands of life changing experiences for children,” said Petty. “This is the first year we’ve traveled straight from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean…. and it was great meeting our fans and generous supporters along the way.”

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Kyle Petty Charty Ride Across America continued... them from attending Camp have attended Victory Junction at no cost to their families, thanks to the Kyle Petty Charity Ride. Since its inception by the Petty family in 2004 in honor of their late son Adam, the Camp has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary. “It’s amazing to see how one tragedy (Adam Petty’s death) can turn into something so incredible like Victory Junction,” said Richard Petty.

Since its inception, the ride has consisted of more than 7,330 riders who have logged more than 10.7 million cumulative motorcycle miles and donated nearly $15 million to Victory Junction Camp and other children’s charities. For more information about the 20th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America or to make a contribution, please visit www. kylepettycharityride.com.

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Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson Grand Re-Opening Gives Back to Boys and Girls Club

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By Richard Hollin

outhern Thunder Harley-Davidson of Southaven, MS was only recently purchased by Billionaire and GoDaddy.com founder Bob Parsons.

Parsons understands the business that he is in. “We sell fun” is one of his favorite quotes about the motorcycle business. Their slogan: “New owner, new attitude”. On June 7th, Southern Thunder staged their grand re-opening and brought his style of fun to this Northern Mississippi community.

Besides being an internet pioneer and philanthropist, Bob Parsons is a common-sense philosopher. He says, “We’re not here for a long time - we’re here for a good time.”

The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi was the beneficiary of a large part of the sales at the grand opening event, with 20% of vendor proceeds and all t-shirt sales going to them. They were surprised, however, when Parsons announced that he would be giving them an additional $100,000 to insure their continued good work at five area facilities.

The all-day celebration featured food, vendors and local music groups Trullie Brae, Nuttin Fancy, Dead Soldier and 714. Legendary Black Oak Arkansas took the stage about sundown and were soon combining their unique sound with the thunder and lightning of a passing thunderstorm.

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The Southaven dealership is not Parson’s first venture iinto the motorcycle business. He also owns Go AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, AZ, which sells Ducati, BMW, Triumph and other brands. He owns HarleyDavidson of Scottsdale, an awardwinning franchise where it was recently announced they would build the largest Harley dealership in the world. When completed, it will be about one-third larger than Harley-Davidson of Daytona at 146,000 sq. ft.

During the break and before the performance of featured group Molly Hatchet, Parsons was introduced to the gathered crowd. His intro began with a patriotic video and color-guard flag ceremony. He spoke about his humble beginnings and how the Boys and Girls Club had helped to form his character as a young man. According to him, “where they left off the Marines took over”.

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Harley-Davidson Launches Project Livewire

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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t’s a new direction for the Milwaukee based Harley-Davidson Company, but with the proto-type complete, the Project Livewire seems headed in the direction of production.

Harley-Davidson’s iconic image is that of loud pipes, a big V-twin engine, the open road trips of long distance riding and the word “cool” comes to mind. With constantly rising gas prices and the country continuing in the environmentally friendly mode, Harley-Davidson has stepped up to the plate and entered into new and virgin territory; and they are doing it HarleyDavidson style.

Try this on for size; the Livewire has more torque and power than their 883. It will do 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. It has a nice looking overall design that is easy on the eyes. New light weight aluminum parts make it lighter than the ZERO electric motorcycle model and it can reach a top speed of 92 mph. What more could you ask for? Well, HarleyDavidson wants to know. They’ve built several pro-types to be test ridden across the country and overseas to get feedback and customer thoughts.

Designed at the Willie G. Davidson Product Development Center, The Livewire was kept secret and away from anyone trying to see what the motorcycles looked like before the initial launch. “We are trying to go for emotion here, and not just be about pure function. I don’t just love to ride this bike. I love to look at it, too,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

This is just a search and find mission for Harley-Davidson. There will be many months, even years before a full scale production would commence. “Customers will tell us what they think it will take to make a great electric motorcycle. I am sure we will discover things that we cannot anticipate right now,” said Richer.

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will see where it goes.” It doesn’t have their iconic rumble sound from a V-twin; it’s more in the line of a futuristic sound, something like when a jet accelerates to take off. Harley-Davidson wanted their own distinct sound that will please and attract their ideal customer for this new venture.

“When it comes to emotion evoked from sound, it can be distinctive, cool and fun. And we think we got that in the Livewire,” said Richer. “There is no transmission. It’s single speed, it’s one of the beauties of an electric vehicle and especially an electric motorcycle,” explained chief engineer Jeff Richlen.

With battery technology changing rapidly, the motorcycle’s limited 53 mile distance on a single charge could be enhanced greatly as lighter and more powerful batteries are developed. This is not the bike for Harley-Davidson’s traditional, baby boomer customers. It will be aimed at younger more urban riders as the distance it can travel currently would not suit the Harley cruiser rider. “This is just going to add credibility to what we have been doing,” said Scot Harden, vice president of global marketing for Zero Motorcycles.

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There is no current timetable for Harley-Davidson to actually commit to mass production for the public, but if the company’s excitement about this venture is any indication, I would give it two years before you’ll be able to ride one of your own. “If anybody can make this (electric motorcycles) cool, it will be HarleyDavidson,” said Chaz Hastings, owner of Milwaukee Harley-Davidson.

The 2014 U.S. tour is kicking off on another American iconic road, Route 66.

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y husband and I just returned from a trip to North Carolina.

The second day of our trip was the first day of summer and you could definitely feel the summer heat! I want to share a few tips to make sure summer riding stays fun.

I think one of the most important dangers is dehydration.

It causes fatigue and brain fog. So it’s important to hydrate every time you stop. I also like a cup holder with a bottle of water in it.

Water is the best way to hydrate.

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Thunder Beach Spring Rally 2014

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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housands of people came to enjoy the Thunder Beach Rally festivities. There were lots to do from riding the beach, stopping in at one the Gulf’s favorite watering holes, attending the tremendous music venues all over the area and so much more. This year’s weather was a little better and made for a more enjoyable time. Great venues were set up all over the beach and welcomed riders from all over the country. HarleyDavidson of Panama City Beach had some great vendors as did Pier Park and several other great spots.

The Ms. Thunderbeach contest was one of the best ever and the bike shows were numerous as people brought all kinds of creations to enter. Bikini contests, crazy contests, food eating contests, etc. were all popular by the masses.

Our Southern Biker Magazine representatives: Smokin’ Joe Ball, Mike Conrad and Nancy Cate had a great time and look forward to seeing you at the Fall rally.

Riding on a Mission to Combat Childhood Brain Tumors

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he Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation continued its fight against childhood brain tumors on June 1, when its annual Atlanta Ride for Kids event raised $119,513. The 31st annual event, which took place in Cummings, Georgia, is a motorcycle ride that raises funds for childhood brain tumor research and highlights children diagnosed with brain tumors; the Stars of the day.

By Caroline Karnatz

Fourteen local Stars rode with motorcyclists before being honored in a ceremony.

Maddie Miller, a 15-year-old Star, is grateful for the contributions from donors.

“Ride for Kids has raised a lot of money in donations. I’d like everyone to know that they’re helping a lot raising all this money”, said Maddie who is a 10-year survivor.

Although this year’s ride was a success, the foundation continues to battle childhood brain tumors until there is a cure. “What I would like to see is eventually for the ride not to have to be here,” said Mandy Dean, a survivor now in her 20’s. “I wish for the funds we’re raising to actually find a cure.” Natalee West, who attended the ride with Star Dru West said, “Life is short and you don’t realize how much help is needed out there for children that don’t get to live a normal day-to-day life. These kids, they struggle every day. What people are doing in bike rides like this is absolutely amazing. It’s a small contribution, but it has a huge impact.”

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is the world’s largest non-governmental funder of childhood brain tumor research and hosts events across the country. For more information, including ways to volunteer and donate, visit www.curethekids.org.

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Spring Tellico Biker Rally Finds Old Friends & Meets New Friends

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s we were about to pull into the Tellico Biker Rally, I took a photo of all the campers, tents, RVs and the whole venue. Then I smiled after realizing everyone had already begun setting up in their favorite spot.

Hundreds of people came early and prepared for a great weekend of music and fun. We set up the Southern Biker Magazine tent next to the bridge going to Dickieville and displayed all our swag and new work shirts for everyone to browse and buy. Helping me out for the rally was Bonnie & Keith Pitchford, Scott & Donna McNeese, Kyle Turnblazer & Kate Hall and somewhere in all the fun was Kim Griffin.

Peaches took my megaphone and commenced with her MC routine of shakin' up the campers and letting them know what was going on and getting them involved in the games and rally stuff.

The 2nd Annual Southern Biker Magazine Catch & Release Fishing Tournament had 20+ fishing contestants who came ready for the challenge. It began Saturday morning at 10am with rain showers, but that didn't stop them from fishing. At 12 noon the fishing was complete and some new faces won trophies; except the Big Fish Award. It again was won by the defending champion Shannon Goodrich.

Her husband, Calvin was "Proud" to do a special trophy presentation to her since she won both the largest and 2nd largest fish awards, both fish were largemouth bass.

The weather came rolling in with thunderous, down pouring rain but that didn't dampen the spirits of the rally goers, the bike show, the burnout contest and especially the awesome music being pumped out of the Mountain Saloon. Live music roared into the night with all the bands including headliner Exit 60 and CAB. Next year's event is in the works, so remember to come early, get a good spot and commence...Getting Tellico'd!

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len Helen Raceway kicked off round 1 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship in San Bernardino, California. This venue had been absent on the calendar since 2009 so the fans were in for an exciting start of the season. Dungey took the overall with a 3-1 finish, besting his teammate who went 2-2 on the day.

Hangtown was next with another thrilling finish with Ken Roczen leaving no doubt of who is the man

to beat this year by taking a 1-1 win. Onto Toyota’s Thunder Valley Nationals where Ken Roczen went back to back with a 2-1 win over James Stewart who too second with a 1-3. Highpoint let everyone know that this year was not going to be one man shows as James Stewart took his first win of the season in dominate fashion and looking like the James Stewart of old with a 1-1 win.

It’s exciting to see the progress Trey Canard has made after his injuries

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Ryan Dungey

Ken Roczen

Trey Canard

Hangtown

Ken Roczen

Ryan Dungey

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Ken Roczen

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Ryan Dungey

Highpoint

James Stewart

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250 Series Points 1. Jeremy Martin

June 28th the series will have headed east and steps into Blountville, Tennessee for the Red Bull Tennessee National. We’ll update you this race and others in the next issue.

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4. Christophe Pourcel 128

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Brett Metcalfe

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5. Justin Bogle 126

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last year and rehab into the 2014 Supercross season. Cooper Webb from Morehead City, NC has also made great strides this year as he holds down the #2 spot in the 250 class.

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Preston’s Ride

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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ancer hits everyone in some way, form or fashion; a family member, a friend or even yourself. It’s hard to comprehend what that person goes through but friends and family do their best to help in any way. When it’s a child, more people feel their heavy heart and want to help as well. On September 17, 2013, Sara Gentry got the awful news that her 11 year old son, Preston, had and would be battling for his life against Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

hundreds of dollars was raised with 100% of all donations going to help with medical expenses that continue to mount. An account has been set up at the Tennessee State Bank in Sevierville, TN if you would like to donate and help a child battling cancer.

Leave it to some great friends and a terrific community to put a ride benefit together and help Sara & Preston as much as possible. Over 200 riders came out in support and with the help of the riders and sponsors of the event;

project through 8-1-14

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Faces Ride4Smiles Poker Run

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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miles were plentiful as the annual Ride4Smiles Poker Run took place in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Riders from all over the area came to support FACES mission to help children and adults with facial differences. Registration began at Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson as hundreds of riders began funneling into the parking lot. With Poker hand stops including Texas Roadhouse and a visit with Andy the Armadillo, everyone was treated to a great time but more importantly, they donated to a tremendous charity in need of funds to help children with severe craniofacial problems.

FACES , the National Craniofacial Association, is a non-profit organization serving children and adults throughout the United States with severe craniofacial deformities resulting from birth defects, injuries, or disease. There is never a charge for any service provided by FACES. They help those in need with travel expenses, information and creating a support network for the families as well as conducting public awareness and understanding with the public.

“Kim Teems and her staff did an awesome job putting this ride together and the weather was great”, said Frank Pate.

Everyone ended the day with a great feeling and looking forward to next year’s event.

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Carry the Flame Makes Stop in Tennessee on the Way to the Wall

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By Sue Dauber

he crowd forms a large circle and the flame is lit. In the circle are Gold Star Families, those who have lost a son or daughter in service to their country; Blue Star Families, those who have a son or daughter who is serving or has served in the military; Silver Star Families, those who have a son or daughter who has been injured in battle; Veterans, those who have served in the military so that we may be free; and then there are Patriots who love their country. As the flame is handed to each person, it means something different to each of them.

This flame was brought to Knoxville Harley Davidson by the Carry the Flame, Inc. riders who left out of California on motorcycles and a support vehicle on their way to Washington DC where the flame will be lit at the Vietnam Wall. There was a ceremony led by Rolling Thunder®, Inc. TN3 who also performed the Missing Man Table Ceremony and

the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard Performed the Flag Folding Ceremony, 21 Gun Salute and TAPS. It is a very moving ceremony and one that everyone should be a part of.

Carry the Flame, Inc. began in 2002

by King Cavalier II when he took the first ceremonial torch, borrowed from the Special Olympics to the Rolling Thunder Candlelight Vigil on Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC. The flame was lit and carried by representatives of the American Gold Star Mothers, American Gold Star Wives, Blue Star Mothers of America and continues to this day.

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owntown Sevierville, Tennessee thundered with hundreds of motorcycles who came to pay tribute to our fallen military. The ceremony kicked off with Kelley Stout singing our National Anthem accompanied by “Mr. Lincoln” from the American Eagle Foundation with handler Mike Acuff. Kelley was followed by T.C. Barnett, Jessie Barnett and Kaleb James Wright singing America the Beautiful.

Special guest speaker was Retired Lt. Col. Don Campbell who was a pilot during the Vietnam War. Wreath placement was done on behalf of law enforcement and firefighters and followed by Gold Star Mothers President Brenda Shelton and Sherrie Battle McGhee as taps was played.

1200 riders prepared for a 65 mile ride thru five counties to Grainger County’s Veteran’s Overlook. On

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the way through Morristown, Tn., Morristown Fire Department ladder truck was sitting in the median with a huge American Flag extended from its ladder for all the riders to ride under.

The closing ceremony on top of the mountain consisted of placing of the wreath while Taps was played. Kelley Stout sang “Till the Last Shot’s Fired” and during a pause in the song, the Honor Guard did a 21 gun salute, then the song finished.

What a memorable tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our Freedom.

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Door prizes. Reg fee $30/ rider and $5 per passenger. All proceeds go to the Children’s Place in St Clair County.

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The event takes place at various locations throughout the Daytona Beach area. www.Biketoberfest.org Oct 18: 9th Annual Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run. Proceeds benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and The Lucky Puppy Rescue. Registration starts at Harley-Davidson of Panama

City Beach 9am-10:30am.

FBO at 9am, LBO at 10:30 am, LBI at 3pm at Flashback, Hwy 231 and Penny Rd, Bayou George, FL. $10 donation per playing sheet, West Coast Poker FMI thunderangelspc@ gmail.com Music, food, 50/50, prizes. Drawing starts at 3:30pm.

GEORGIA Jul 5: UFC Championship PPV Event at Hooters Cartersville.

Jul 12: Zachariah’s Ride at 118 Jesse Jewel Pkwy, Gainesville.

Scenic Bike ride through NE GA approx. 2 hrs. Follows by rally featuring live music by singer songwriter Dwight Carder formerly of the last minute band, food, vendors of all kinds and biker games, and bike show. All proceeds benefit PURE ministries to help special needs children.

Don’t miss it this year!! (Food included for all riders and

passengers) $20 for rider $5 for passenger. KSU: 12:00, FMI: D (770)896-1748 or via email Revledford@gmail.com Jul 19: Champion Riders for Children, Augusta. 9am-2pm.

Ride to support medically fragile children in the Augusta area. FMI call Leigh at Easter Seals East GA. 706-338-9292. $25/rider and $10/passenger.

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Ride to support medically fragile children in the Dublin area.

FMI call Denise Creel at Easter Seals Middle GA. 478-2758850 x 115. $25/rider and $10/ passenger. dcreel@mges.us Jul 19: Champion Riders for Children, Savannah. 9am-2pm.

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9am-2pm. Ride to support medically fragile children in the Statesboro area. FMI call Leigh at Easter Seals East GA. 706-338-9292. $25/rider and $10/passenger. Servingga09@ gmail.com

Ride to support medically fragile children in the Valdosta area. FMI call Nicki at Easter Seals Southern GA. 229-4397061. $25/rider and $10/passenger. enwilson@swga-easterseals.org\

Jul 19: Special Olympics Motorcycle Event at 3230 Williams Rd, Columbus.

Regist:9:30am $20/person incl 1 meal parade/ride games/trophies 50/50 raffle over 40 raffle drawings Music.

Cost: $20/pers. KSU: 10:30.

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Children, Roswell. 9am-2pm. org or call 706-315-1846 Ride to support medically fragile children in the Roswell KENTUCKY area. FMI call Norma at Easter Seals North GA. 404-943- Jul 5: Hot Fun in the Summer 1070 x 114. $25/rider and 2014-Furs Foundation Benefit. $10/passenger. ncenter@ Hot dog grill out, bikes, hotrods, music, door prizes, esnga.org best top 100 plaques. Free Jul 19: Champion Riders for event “no entry fee”. 11am to Children, Valdosta. 9am-2pm. 5pm at Wildcat H-D, London, KY. FMI 606-658-6187.

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Jul 17-20: Kentucky Bike Rally, Union County Fairgrounds, Sturgis. Live music, drag races, bike games, bike show, wet t-shirt contest, burnout contest, poker run, showers, vendors and more. Adults only fun. Pre-event $30 weekend/$20 Sat. FMI www. kentuckybikerally.com

Guns of Country Concert, vendors, door prizes, LED light shows, M/C tours, The Loop Tour, event merchandise, DJ, special guest & more.

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Aug 24: Ride For Kids at Jul 11-13: Hill Country Mo- WNC Ag Center Expo Hall, torcycle Rally and A.M.R.A. Gate 5, Fletcher. Registration Nationals Drag Races at Holly 8-9:30am. www.Rideforkids.

Springs Motorsports, 159 Old org Hwy 7 S, Holly Springs. FMI SOUTH CAROLINA visit www.hillcountrymotorAug 9: V.V.A. Annual LZ 960 cyclerally.com Benefit Poker Run, Lakevue Landing, Clarendon County, NORTH CAROLINA Manning. Help support all Aug 15-17: Maggie Valley veterans (not just Vietnam Summer Rally, Maggie Valley Veterans). 1st prize $100; 2nd Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco prize $75 and 3rd prize $50.

Rd, Maggie Valley. Admission Door prizes; music and a meal $10/day. Bike games, bike & included in entry fee of $10/ trike shows, live music - You participant. All stop are Southern Biker Magazine - 31

Memorial Day Ride to Remember

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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emorial Day is very special to everyone in the military and everyone who supports them.

Roads into and out of Tennessee and Georgia became the route that held the 2014 Memorial Day Ride To Remember.

Several great highways and a stop at a National Cemetery made for a great day to remember those friends and loved ones who fought for our nation’s freedoms.

The ride ended at Southern Honda Powersports in Tennessee. It was a safe and heartfelt ride as riders came to remember soldiers of our great nation.

marinas so boat, automobiles and bike can participate.

KSU 11am. FMI: 803-4605881 or 803-478-4300 TENNESSEE - EAST Jul 5: Bike Night at Knoxville Harley-Davidson Clinton Hwy. All day event 9a-9p. Live music with Dalton Gray, bikini bike wash, swap meet, loud pipes contest, food, beer and more. www.Harleyofknoxville.com Jul 12: Kerbela Motor Corps Stuffed with Love Project Dice Run with 100+ mile ride starting at Colboch H-D. Ends at Elk’s Lodge Morristown.

Food, music and prizes. 50/50 and bug dot. Proceeds used to purchase new, high quality stuffed animals, which will be given to post-op patients at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in both Greenville, SC and Lexington, KY. $20/ pers. KSU: 11am. FMI: 865675-0368 / cltrtn@gmail.com

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Jul 12: Christmas in July! Toy Run & Food Drive at Lookout Valley Lions Club, 9 Aster Ave, Chattanooga. Arrive at 11am, KSU at 12pm. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item. Cash donations accepted. All bikes welcome. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing. FMI 423-821-1800 or www.scrc34.com Rain date: July 19.

Jul 12: Bikers for BenLeaving Cancer In The Dust at Hwy 64 Gym Bar & Grill, 5800 Hwy 64 East, Copperhill. Benefit for Ben Key (15 year old with Ewing’s Sarcoma).

Registration at 10am, KSU at 11am. Door prizes, cash prize drawing, auction and live music (3pm till ?). FMI see Facebook.

Jul 12: Knoxville Devils Bike Run-Help your local cheerleaders get to

Nationals in Las Vegas. Line up at 10:30 am, KSU at 11am from Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville. End at Aces High Sign Shop, Chapman Hwy, Seymour. Food available, 50/50 raffle $1 ticket, Donations accepted. $30 for single rider/$35 for double riders. Pre register by July 1 or cash on day of event.

Ridge. Registration 8-9:30am. www.rideforkids.org TENNESSEE - MIDDLE & WEST CANCELLED - Jul 11-13: Chopper Hill Spring Bike Rally, 1152 Gap Rd, Altamont.

Must be 21 with valid ID. Bike games, bike show, adult contests, loud pipes contest, live music, vendors, beer & ice sales. $30. Call 931-308-5500 chopperhillbikerally@yahoo. com, www.chopperhillbikerally. com Fall Rally dates: Sept 5-7

Jul 20: Cancer Benefit for Brenda Maupin (Freedom Riders MC-Sister) starts at 1pm at Cheap Seats, 2925 Rossville Blvd, Chattanooga. Music, Food, Jul 12: Vietnam Vets/Legacy Auction, pie toss, t-shirts Vets Motorcycle Run and Raffle. Facebook FMI benefiting research for Autism.

Jul 25-27: Smoky Mountain Registration 10am-12pm at Rumble at Smoky Mountain Bumpus Harley, 2250 NW H-D, Maryville.

Event Broad St, Murfreesboro. LBO at time 10am. Early bird noon. $20/pers or $30/couple.

Food and door prizes at end of registration is now open. ride. FMI 615-522-2132 Jul 27: Ride For Kids at Oak Ridge Civic Center, Oak Jul 12: Robin Long Memorial Poker Run with Smith/Wilson

July, 2014

Food for Thought

by Barry Duncan

Helen’s Restaurant

It’s always nice to find the local hangout for grub. That’s what Helen’s Restaurant in Gainesboro, TN has become.

Located on Highway 56 south of town, Helen’s has the all-you-can-eat fish fry Friday-Sunday. For only $8.95 you get fish, fries, slaw and hush puppies. I could only hold one platter but Copper Top did two.

The grilled cheeseburger at $3.50 is a great deal if you are not in the mood for fish. Dinner plates are also served and range from $9 - $12. Be sure to try the chocolate fudge pie.

Helen’s is a good place to eat and catch up on the local happenings. They are open 7 days a week and their number is (931) 268-2022

Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe Ingredients: 3 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 Cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs or panko or cornflake crumbs 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Teaspoon dried thyme 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 Cup butter, melted Cooking Directions: 1.

Preheat oven to 400˚ (200˚C).

2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and basil. Mix well. Put melted butter in a bowl or dish for dipping.

3. Dip chicken pieces into the melted butter first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the well-coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

This is a good recipe to make with your kids or grandkids while they are on summer break Can use this recipe to oven-fry garden fresh zuccini and mushrooms.

UNTIL WE EAT AGAIN, BIKER BARRY CMT Abate Charter at The Roost, 5859 Hartsville Pike, Lebanon. Registration at 9AM, KSU AT 10AM to leave for cemetary. Pay tribute to our faithful friend, sponsor and avid believer in the rights of motorcyclists, Robin Long and his wife Dorothy. Ride some great country roads. $5/hand.

Ends at The Roost where you can draw for extra cards and for announcement of winnder.

2 extra cards at The Roost @ $1/card. FMI: Kim 615-3103436 Jul 17: Bike night at Twin Peaks Cool Springs, 1634 Galleria Blvd, Brentwood. Bikes, babes, great food and beer. FMI betsy@hdcoolsprings.com or 615-771-7775 Jul 18-20: CMT ABATE Liberty Rally VIII-Event to raise funds to protect the freedom of TN motorcyclist! Jackson County Fairgrounds, Gainsboro. $10/ July, 2014

pers or $15/cpl. Under 16 free with paid adult. Free vendor set up with one paid admission. Free rustic camping. Music provided. FMI

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Biker Rally, Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion. 1st Annual Women’s Motorcycle Rally @ Back of the Dragon. Bringing women together with their passion Jul 20: Rich is Riding, 7128 for motorcycling and giving South Springs Dr, Franklin. Oct 26: Ride For Kids at back through charitable Dinner ride to Nolen’s Place Retama Park, 1 Retama Park, donations. All women and all Sports Bar, live music, dinner Selma. Registration 8-9:30am. types of motorcycles! Event specials, KSU 5:30pm. Betsy@ www.Rideforkids.org Cost: $75.00, FMI: www. hdcoolsprings.com thunderingbeauties.com VIRGINIA & WV Jul 22-27: Memphis Bike Fest at Jul 12-13: West Virginia Aug. 16, 2014 Main Street Mid-South Coliseum & Tiger Summer Ride, 788 Stewart Martinburg Bike Night, 5-11pm.

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Steve Bales

Bike Info: 2014 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited for longer trip and a 1987 Harley FXRP stripped down to ride as a "bobber" on short rides Occupation: Third generation jeweler and business owner Hobbies: Riding motorcycles, a variety of shooting sports and pretty much any sporting activity that involves the outdoors during the summer. Winter time, snowboarding and skiing takes up most of my spare time.

Beth Dennis

Bike Info: 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe; been riding her own bike for over two years Occupation: Lead buyer and sales manager in 3rd generation jewelry store in Sylva, NC Hobbies: Riding, active competition shooter and has many local, state and regional titles. Trying to figure out how to combine the two sports as it’s difficult to travel on bikes with 4 rifles, 4 shotguns, 8 pistols, holsters, belts and enough ammo to last a weekend without drawing attention. Snow skiing and snow boarding.

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ell, the weather is hot, weekend warriors are out and we are hitting the highways for trips and rallies all over the southeast But when hitting those highway we all need to be careful and consciously aware of a biker's biggest danger, the 18-wheeler. I don't think it takes a bunch of lawyers to tell you that motorcycles and tractor trailers don't mix. Yet, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, the raw numbers may shock you.

When comparing fatality rates with tractor trailer accidents between passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the numbers don't iie. The fatality rates multipy 10 times in accidents involving a motorcycle and a tractor trailer when compared to similar accidents but with a passenger vehicle. Althought these numbers are striking, what is more astonishing is the break down as to where these accidents with bikes occurred. When the NHTSA examined how these accidents happened, the research shows that only 16% of the fatal accidents involve rear end collisions, while nearly 60% of these accidents occurred with impact on the side of a bike.

Bikers also need to be careful when behind a large truck. The average loaded tractor trailer can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The buren this generates on a big rig's tires creates an immediate hazard for all vehicles, but especially bikes. We have all witnessed a big rig either having a tire blow out, or sheding a tread, but if you are directly behind or adjacent to a truck on a bike, this can become extremely dangerous. On the flip side, an empty tractor trailer can be just as dangerous. The load a trucky is usually hauling centers the gravity of the 18-wheeler. When a big rig is completely empty, something as simple as very strong winds or unexpected braking can force a truck to lose control or even jackknife.

So, the moral of this story isn't that highways are unsafe, but instead that as a biker you need to be thinking ahead and protecting yourself at all times. If you are behind a tractor trailer, stay out of their blind spots. A truck's blind spots are much larger than you think.

In fact, every bike in this picture cannot be seen by this truck's driver. If you are going to pass a truck, do it quickly. Also, when possible, always pass the truck on the left and stay to the outside of the lane.

Tractor trailers have more blind spots on the right side than the left side. Also, don't cut back right in front of a tractor trailer. First, by performing such a maneuver, you may re-enter the lane directly into a blind spot, but more importantly, you don't want an 18-wheeler riding your back tire.

A tractor trailer traveling 65 miles an hour will take nearly 600 feet to come to a stop. This is nearly double the time it would take a pickup trucky to make the same stop.

If you are ever involved in an accident involving a tractor trailer or commercial vehicle, many different laws come into play. The attorneys at Steelhorse Law specialize in cases involving commercial vehicles and tractor trailers, and can immediately protect your rights. Our attorneys are here when you need us.. As always, give us a call if you have any questions or need our help Be safe, and see you on the road.

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