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March Moto Madness.....................................................................................................8 Thunder Beach Spring Rally.................................................................................10-11 Feeling Big & Rich at the Back Porch.............................................................. 12 The Cannonball Run, More Than Expected.......................................... 14 3rd Annual Spring Redneck Rumble............................................................... 18 15th Annual Spring Thaw................................................................................... 19 Ryan Dungey Retires After Taking His 4th Supercross Title............. 20 Getting Too Comfortable by Kathy Tolleson of ROAR.............................. 22 4th Annual Extreme Couture Ride for the Troops...................................... 22 Bike Events..................................................................................................... 25-27 Bike Nights..................................................................................................... 28-29

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Hello SBMag Readers, Lately we have been caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. Events here, events there, rides for charity, etc. and we love every minute of it including meeting new people and hanging out with old friends! And we love hearing from our readers and what they are doing. You can find us on Facebook/SouthernBikerMagazine/ or at www.southernbikermagazine.com. Drop us line and show us your new motorcycle or accessory or paint job or what’s going on in your neck of the woods. My husband’s father, Bill Kemper, passed away recently and it hit the family pretty hard, including my husband. I just want everyone to hug their family members or good friends today and mean it. We lose too much time on other stuff instead of visiting family and when loved ones depart this world, we wish we had sat and talked more, hugged more, visited more. If it’s friends, you can do motorcycle stuff together as a group. Hang out and talk about old times and make new memories. Same goes for family; visit more and talk more. Keep the ones you love close and always stay in touch. The peak of summer season is coming and that means HOT weather is approaching. There are several things to do to keep your knees in the breeze and make the ride more comfortable. Stay hydrated is the first; water, Gatorade, etc.; keep those fluids and electrolytes flowing for the long ride. Next, consider buying a cool vest. We have them, love them and wear them often. Dampen them with water (I prefer soaking it in an ice cold water bath) and ride for up to four hours and stay cool. ike shows are becoming more and more prevalent and a common part of motorcycle rallies and events. People want to see the unique and customized bikes. Bike owners like to compete to see if their bike has what it takes to get the top billing. It’s a totally interactive event that brings event goers together with bike show participants. Participants love to share information about their bikes with others and learn ideas for the next project. One tip from a bike show judge is if you spend a large amount of time and money on the most awesome paint job you can imagine hoping to bring home that prized trophy, make sure the bike is clean and polished. Sure you ride your bike, not just take it to shows, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the polishing cloths out and remove the dirt and make it shine. Also if you have a stock seat on a custom bike, spend the extra money by adding a custom seat to bring it all together.You will be glad you did.

"Keep Your Knees In The Breeze!"© Kristin "Ms Mag Man" Gracy Kristin@SouthernBiker.us President/Publisher Kristin Gracy msmagman@southernbiker.us 865-405-6989

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Editor/Track Photo Journalist Randy Gracy themagman@southernbiker.us 865-257-2279

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March Moto Madness By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

Photos by Hippy Chick, Kim Teems

arch is the kick-off month for the riding season; both street and dirt. The 2017 March Moto Madness came to the hills of Tennessee, bigger and better than ever. From the obstacle course, to the bike games, to trail rides, to the hill climb and back to the nightly campfire for the days recap, riders from all over the US and beyond made their way to Tellico Plains, Tennessee for a March riding adventure.

There were three divisions, each with its own hill climb course; the lighter the bike, the more difficult the route up the hill. We even had a couple ride up together and made it! I found out later the rider in charge was none other than GS Trophy American Team member Tom Asher who also held classes on riding and going up the hill.

Rain or shine, these guys and gals ride! They ride on asphalt, grass, dirt, All over the world in many counmud, gravel, in water and tries, March Moto Madness is the everything there is to twist that throtDaytona Bike Week of dirt bike tle open wide. “We’ve primarily been adventure; it gets folks out and riding again. MMM began in 2006 in dual sport oriented but the the mountains of East Tennessee by areas great diversity of roads has some guys just wanting to get out in broadened our range of riders. Great the spring as early as possible, pack twisty asphalt (Cherohala Skyway, the Dragon), groomed gravel (the Dirt up the bikes and go riding and Dragon) or gnarly single track (trail camping for a few days. It has now 81 or 82) offers much diversity culminated into a 19 country, for the whole range of Dual Sport / world-wide event. ADV Bike. Food has always been a This year the founding location of the big part of our rides thanks event continues to grow with both to Don Stover and his culinary prowmen and women. More women ess as well as a host of volunteers that are coming out to this event, compet- help make sure everybody ing and riding right along their male eats”, said MMM. Meals included at counterparts (The guys like the MMM are Breakfast Fri, Sat & Sun women coming out, until they beat and Dinner Fri & Sat nights. them in competition…jk). Kim MMM began in 2006 in the mounKrause said, “I'm pretty much tains of East Tennessee located in addicted to doing obstacle courses. beautiful Tellico Plains at 801 Steer The saying is ‘If you build it, they Creek Road, the home to the Tellico will come!’…I can vouch for myself by saying "yippiekayay.” Bike Rally and property owner Micky Fouts. It came about by some There were events for all types of guys just wanting to get out in the GS Trophy American Team member Tom Asher and riders, experienced, novice, beginspring as early as possible, pack up GS Trophy contestant Kim Krause ners, etc. We even had one to go the bikes and go riding and down on the obstacle course and camping for a few days. Who could broke his leg across a log. Good ask for more than hanging out with news from Jeffrey Bond; surgery like minded friends, camping and went motorcycle riding? Well, the rest of well and got to go home to recuperthe world is now coming on board by The campfire going in front Jeffrey Bond being ate. The hill climb was the main taken off the obstacle of the mess hall and the jumps and bounds. course by the REscue Mountain Saloon event as nearly 300-400 folks gathered or participated in this event Make your plans to bring your bike to next year’s event and we’ll see you sponsored by Klim.

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Thunder Beach Spring Rally…Off the Chain! By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

PCB Harley-Davidson, the Boardwalk Beach Resort, Hammerhead Fred’s, Sharky’s, and Pier Park we simple packed with riders and a huge amount of folks checking out the happenings around the area. Ms Thunder Beach Bikini Preliminaries and the Final Contest were not to be missed! Other places we hit were the Ms Newbies, Dat Cajun Place, the Growler Garage and we always can be found at SiK Cycles and Buster’s Beer and Baits and our last stop every evening at Hershey’s Ice Cream!

The weather was so perfect, even the folks Entertainment all over the Thunder from South Florida came up to enjoy the very spring and fall, riders motorcycle atmosphere. Panama City from around the U.S. and beyond ride Beach venues brought out thousands Beach on the Gulf Coast has one of the top or haul bikes to Panama City Beach of riders; Tim Dyson FMX Freestyle five rallies (in my opinion, and lots of Moto-X Stunt Show, Captain & Mayfor Thunder Beach Productions’ others) due totally by the efforts of Thunder belle - Sword Swallowing Show, Spring & Fall Rally now simply as Micro Wrestling Federation - Midget Beach Productions and their professional Thunder Beach. The 2017 spring staff. Our host hotel this year was the sta rally was even more packed than last Wrestling, the Official Miss Thunder jaw-dropping Shores of Panama right in the year. Motorcycle riders were cover- Beach Pageant, the LED Motorcycle center of all the action! Light Show, the Baddest Bagger Coning every inch of asphalt the Gulf Our focus for the end of the week was the Coast had and then some. Restaurants test hosted by American Bagger had great business, hotels had no va- Magazine, the Best of Thunder Beach Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show we host. Bike Show hosted by Southern Biker Motorcycles from all over America came to cancy signs lit-up and the nightly concerts, events and businesses were Magazine and so many other great at- the event. The longest distance traveled this tractions! Official motorcycle demo year came from Fritz Disch whole traveled packed beyond belief. rides were set up at official TB 856 miles from Lacoste, TX. Motorcycles This year top headliners were signed venues; Harley-Davidson, Boss Hoss, with two and three wheels entered to win to perform at their venues; Little MotoGuzzi & Aprilia. The Ms Thun- the coveted 14” laser engraved wooden Ozzy, Jack Russell’s Great White der Beach Bikini Preliminaries and surfboards by High Caliber Laser in Knoxand Molly Hatchet. Around the area the Final Contest were not to be ville, Tennessee and receive door prizes there were many other outstanding missed! from Southern Biker Magazine, Invicta entertainers on stages performing watches and Custom Dynamics products. The Southern Biker Road Crew mem- Hundreds of folks joined the SBMag Road for huge audiences; Mustang Sally, Sall bers and I were everywhere. Official Crew and purchased our shirts and swag to Jasmine Cain, Geneva, Buck Wild, venues like Frank Brown Park, Highway To Hell – AC/DC tout us loud and proud! Tribute Band and many, many others. Aaron Bessant Park,

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The fall Thunder Beach Rally is scheduled for October 25th-29th and we will again be hosting the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show. So shine up you motorcycle, add some chrome, parts and paint or just make a creation of your own and bring it! We will again crown the champions of the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show. Always remember when going to V-Twin: (1)Glenn Merryman (2)Curtis Thunder Beach and you buy merMcLeod chandise, make sure it’s OFFICIAL Three Wheel Class: (1)Kimberly Mossmerchandise. If it doesn’t say Thunner der Beach on it, it’s just another Harley-Davidson Cruiser: (1)Gary Mossbogus t-shirt you’ll end up tossing ner (2)Skip Williams out or using it to wipe off your greasy Harley-Davidson Softail: (1)Stephanie hands while fixing stuff. No one Withrow (2)Peggy Cardwell Harley-Davidson Sportster: (1)Kimberly would put a Honda emblem on a Mossner Harley, so make sure you buy the real thing and we’ll see you in the fall! Metric Touring: (1)Perry Williams (2)-

Judging is always a tough job and hopefully everyone went away with a trophy or coming back in the fall with more stuff on their bike to win! We always have different judges so none of the same ideas and thoughts on what motorcycles should have or look like are the same each show. sho With our three judges, the scores averaged up and the results are as follows: .

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Radical Custom: (1)Gary Mossner (2)Rico Urso Antique (25 years or older): (1)Tony Ross Bike #1001 Chopper: (1)Rich Knapp (2)Rich Knapp Custom Paint: (1)Ryan Clough (2)Kimberley Mossner Furthest Travel: Fritz Disch Bike #1203 (856 miles from Lacoste, TX) Editor’s Choice : Gary Mossner (Custom Roadglide) People’s Champion - Glenn Merryman (Indian Chief w/custom engraved wood accesories)

The People’s Choice and the Editor’s Choice received custom made championship belts and were presented by our own version of UFC’s Dana White, Bob McNally from LawBike.com. When presented their belts around their waist, a huge applause by the crowd erupted to show the winners how much the crowd loved their creations. After the show, we treated our entire staff to dinner and cold beverages at the Wicked Wheel and Buster’s Beer & Baits.

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Feeling Big & Rich at the Back Porch on the Creek K By Ms Mag Man, Kristin Gracy

noxville has needed a new kind of place where motorcycle riders and the general public can enjoy some top entertainers as they perform their hits on the big stage for a long time. Well, at Bootlegger Harley-Davidson, they have built just that… “If you build it, they will come”, as the saying goes. And so, The Back Porch on the Creek was designed, built and opened. Big & Rich came to town to sing their hit songs and perform some of their new stuff in front of hundreds of folks and the Back Porch on the Creek was chosen. The huge stage is something you would find large acts who perform in Nashla ville or Atlanta; lights everywhere and the sound system echoes out of the stage area like a dream. Big & Rich sounded HUGE and POWERFUL.

Additional VIP seating directly in front of the stage offers an idyllic location to watch the great acts perform. Some of the vendors offered up delicious food and cold beverages that kept the crowds full and thirsts quenched. My SBMag Road Crew person at the event was Cheryl Malagon. We talked to folks, took pictures, got with the important folks to set us close to the action. We were treated like VIPs and given the red carpet to take care of business and then to enjoy ourselves. We met some new friends there and hung with some old ones during the concert. It was like a good ‘ol motorcycle friends’ reunion.

If you haven’t been to Bootlegger Harley-Davidson’s Back Porch on the The perfectly sloping (towards the stage) parking lot can handle a couple Creek, find an event there you want to attend and prepare to enjoy thousand plus folks and the 1st, 2nd the day or evening. I want to thank the & 3rd floor VIP sections just add to folks that helped get us up the amount of people who can get a close and personal to all the action great view of the entertainers and making us feel like “Big & Rich” as they perform. folks; James Copeland, Jon Payne, David & DJ Brown and oh yeah, JD Vincent, thank you.

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The Cannonball Run, More Than Expected By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

he Cannonball Run was exciting, eventful, and joyous in celebration plus a lot more than I was expecting. Smokin’ Joe Ball and I teamed up to do the run that benefited the Sean Summerfield Memorial Scholarship and who was a past employee of Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson. This young man left a lasting impression on everyone he met in public and riding on his Harley. While at SMH-D since he was 15 years old, he absorbed everything about Harley. He was the inspiration behind the high school bike build off project and was a key member in the development and promotion of the SMH-D Scrambler Project. The ride was in his honor and who we rode for. Over a hundred riders came to participate in this unique ride. Everyone came away happy; there were no losers in this ride. Depending on distance and place, you scored certain points and as you made your stops at these points, a photo had to taken with your entire and the sign or place in the background with your team number showing. Top point getters received prizes but I believe nearly everyone came away with at least a new t-shirt.

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During this event and following Joe’s It was a great day for everyone to lead for 480 miles in seven hours, I ride, but for me, more than most. Since my near crash experience where found myself concentrating on I skidded with both brakes locked up the road, forgetting about the pressure of the ride and being relieved of some for nearly 15 feet and missed a van of that fear and doubt. Not pulling across my path (Joe was mid-da there), it affected me. Then came my thinking about anything, by mid-day, a wife and my motorcycle accident six I was scrapping floorboards on curves again, twisting the throttle years ago that left her in my out of the corners, smelling and feelarms dying, then being revived by ing the wind through the country back EMTs and hospitalized for several days, my need for speed left me and roads again with a little more speed than usual. It took six years, but it was replaced with slower speeds, I had a little glimpse of that UMPH. cautiousness and really, I was just When we returned to SMH-D, downright afraid. I wasn’t sure I’d I was all smiles… and tears. It was a ever feel that UMPH you get when riding. Joe Ball has been a good friend great day of riding for me, again. And now, Little Sean and has helped me at times to another pera try to get over this. He’s He been patient Summerfield has affected and a good mentor with all the experi- son’s life in a positive way that he hadn’t met…mine. For that, I am ence a person could want, but those who know me, know I usually very grateful to him. ride in the back now. I look forward to the next Cannonball Run. Team SBMag/Blue Knights will be there once again to finish in the top three, if not winning it all…in Sean’s honor.

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3rd Annual Spring Redneck Rumble By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

other Nature tried to put a squash on the 3rd Annual Spring Redneck Rumble, but how can you hold back so many folks and so many rednecks? Ya just can’t, and so the event took off like gang busters. The James Ward AG Center in Lebanon, Tennessee got invaded by every rat rod, every slammed, rusted, custom-made car truck, can, diesel, motorcycle and in one case, a beer hauler known to man. “Voodoo” Larry Grobe was on hand doing a videotaping for his show and brought along a SWEET sled known as Voodoo Sahara. You just have to see her in person to believe this ride! Then, you can see all the creations from the ground up that a lot of folks from around the U.S. brought to this event. Some just defy gravity and father time. Trophies were awarded in each and every division and lots of folks found some stuff they just had to buy and take home. Scooter says, “THE REDNECK RUMBLE is the south's biggest, baddest hot rod, custom car and rat rod show, swap meet and lifestyle show, plus demolition derby and live music.”

The 12th Annual Fall Redneck Rumble will be September 15-16 so get you rod ready and just bring it!

15th Annual Spring Thaw By Sandi England

he air was cool but with lots of sunshine to lure out riders from near and far for the 15th Annual Spring Thaw Bike Show & Swap Meet. The front & side of the new Wilson County Expo Center in Lebanon, TN was lined with bikes and the parking lot was full of vehicles. Scooter moved the event to an all indoor facility which has a large area to accommodate lots of vendors where they were selling hundreds of things for you to add to your bike or car or just June 2017

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SWSR CMT/ABATE Charters were there promoting "Don't Ride Fried". There were several games with special eye glasses to test your skills while intoxicated. 1 drink, put the shaped blocks in the ball; 2 drinks, hit a dart board; 3 drinks, toss a bean bag into the hole (corn hole).

Then there was a course made of orange cones where you had to ride a 3-wheel bike around the course & put a tennis ball on top of the 3rd cone, make the u-shaped turn & stop at the stop sign.

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The motorcycle show was packed with vintage rides to new custom painted creations. Trophies were awarded to the top vote getters and everyone seemed to have fun at this new venue. There was a separate area for food & nice restrooms in both sections of the building which made for a nice atmosphere for everyone. Extreme fun was had by all, especially me.

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Ryan Dungey Retires After Taking His 4th Supercross Title By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

ed Bull KTM rider Ryan Dungey, 27, announced his retirement In the 250SX Class, the Eastern Refrom racing just ten days after win- gional Championship in the annual ning his fourth Supercross title (2010, East/West Showdown, it was one of 2015, 2016 and 2017). Dungey se- the most memorable races in the histocured his fourth 450SX Supercross ry of the division. Adam Cianciarulo title after a season-long battle with took the win, but it was Zach Osborne Kawasaki rider Eli Tomac. who won his first career title after bat tling back from a first-turn crash. “I love racing and I love our sport but I just feel it in my heart that I am Justin Hill took the second spot behind Cianciarulo and it crowned ready to step away now – happy, him the new Western Regional Chamhealthy and feeling totally blessed. I’ve accomplished everything that I pion. set out to do and so much more. Al450SX Class Results though I’m taking a step back from Dungey & Tomac battle in Las Vegas 1. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna racing, I still plan to be involved in the sport and continue to try to make 2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki 3. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki it better in any way that I can. This 4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM sport has blessed me beyond belief ….. As this chapter of my life comes to a close, I’m excited to see what the Final 450SX Class Championship Standings 1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 359 next chapter has in store for me”, 2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki - 354 said Dungey. Dunge 3. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM - 293 In Las Vegas where the title came Ryan Dungey and team down to this final race between 250SX Class East/West Regional Showdown getting #1 plate for being the Dungey and Eli Tomac, but when the 2017 450SX SX Champion dust settled, it was Dungey who took 1. Adam Cianciarulo, Port Orange, Fla., Kawasaki the title even though he didn’t make 2. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki the podium. Jason Anderson took the 3. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha Main Event win, his first of the Final Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings season. Tomac, Dungey and Ander1. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Husqvarna - 173 son went toe-to-toe for the first 13 laps swapping spots and the lead. On 2. Adam Cianciarulo, Port Orange, Fla., Kawasaki - 171 3. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki - 166 Lap 14 Tomac dove to the inside of Dungey, forcing contact and sending Final Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings Dungey off the track. As the field 1. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki - 202 took the white flag for the final lap 2. Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., KTM - 164 Dungey moved past Tomac only to 3. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha - 163 have another aggressive pass in the next corner that forced both to stop completely and nearly go off the track. That allowed Anderson to dive under both and lead to the checkered flag. Grant claimed his first podium of the season behind his teammate in third. Dungey finished forth; needing a finish no worse than fourth to win the championship. June 2017

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Getting Too Comfortable 3-Did you know most accidents happen in broad daylight?

ere are some important stats related to motorcycle accidents that are important to know. We can all get to comfortable, drink a little too much, not wear our gear and let down our guard, especially when we are in familiar territory. 1-Did you know most accidents occur on short trips less than five miles out? 2-Did you know most motorcyclists are riding slower than 30 mph?

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4-Did you know 50% of all motorcycle fatalities involve alcohol? 5-Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents?

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didn’t have any gear on because you were just running out for thirty minutes. You are now down on the pavement, covered with road rash, feet torn up because you didn’t have your boots on, with a major concussion because you live in a nohelmet state. You weren’t going out for a “real ride” so you left your helmet at home. You got comfortable! I don’t care how many miles you’ve ridden. It just takes one accident to change your life forever. Ride, enjoy, but don’t ever get too comfortable!

Let me sum that up. It’s a bright, sunny day; you’re just out on an errand. You’re in familiar territory and riding about 25 mph. You are really comfortable. Maybe even letting your mind wonder a bit and suddenly that car pulls out of a side street right in front of you. You

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BIKE EVENTS ALABAMA

Jun 7-11: BTW Central States Regional Trike-In, Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds, Harrison. www.facebook. com/events/1820302898206362/

Jun 4: Atlanta Ride For Kids, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming. www.curethekids.org/ events/ride-for-kids/

Jun 3: Cruise for Kids 2017 at Man O’War H-D, Lexington. www. kyallgodschildren.org/events/cruise-forkids-2017/

Jun 6-11: Rally by the River at Boogie Bottoms, 310 Sherbert Rd, Cleveland. 205-680-2962

Jun 17:Veterans Run at U of A Agri-Park, Fayetteville. 479-799-1761 or Facebook

Jun 8: Bike Night at H-D Atlanta, Lithia Springs. 6pm-9pm. 770-9441340/events@hdatlanta.com/www. HDAtlanta.com

Jun 10: Bourbon Bike Ride, Registration at the Springfield Opera House, Springfield. proceeds to Crusade for Children. www.visitspringfieldky.com

Jun 22-25: Bama Bike Fest at 16971 US Hwy 43, Forkland. 334-341-2301

Jun 3: Goin’ Whole HOG Anniversary party, Orlando H-D, (407) 423-0346 or cbracero@orlandoharley.com

Jun 10: Poker Run for CSP & Camp for Kids w/Special Needs at Lavonia Moose Lodge, Lavonia. 706-680-1434

Jun 10: Poker Run Benefit for Camp Quality Kentuckiana at American Legion Post #220, Louisville. Send local cancer children to summer camp. 502681-2954

Jun 3: Jean Dean Ride to Read poker run at Big Swamp H-D, Opleika. 334524-9791

Jun 24: Birmingham Ride For Kids at Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds. www. curethekids.org/events/ride-for-kids Jun 24: Mt Cheaha H-D Luau #3, Oxford, Music, food, games, hula dancing & fire entertainment. 256-832-8888

ARKANSAS Jun 3: Peak to Peak Poker Run at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena. www. queenwilhelmina.com/ or 479-3942863 un 3: Paws for Vets at Jonesboro Animal Control, Jonesboro.To raise money and purchase service dogs for veterans. 870-740-9069

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Jun 10: Autism & Tourette’s Ride at Crystal River H-D, Crystal River. 401473-7334 Jun 11: Greek Scenic Tour, Panera Bread, Apopka. Visit historic sites. 407-4592172

GEORGIA Jun 3: Hawgs & Dawgs Pet Adoption, 501 Thornton Rd, Lithia Springs. Rescue trains dogs then gives them to veterans. 770-944-1340 Jun 3: Screamin’ Eagle Performance Workshop, 501 Thornton Rd, Lithia Springs. 770-944-1340

Jun 17:Willie “Boats” Wallace Memorial Ride 4 Life, Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville. Proceeds to provide service dogs to veterans at no cost. www.facebook.com/cvmacrazyeights/

Jun 15-17: Red Ass Bike Bash, Irvington. Economy friendly bike rally. 270-5478788 www.redassbikebash.com

Jun 22-24: GWRRA Georgia Wing Fling 2017 at Dalton Convention Center, Dalton. www.gwrra-ga.com/Rally.html

Jun 17: Ride for Veterans with Brain Injuries at Man O’War H-D Lexington. 303-442-4124

Jun 24: Summer Luau Party at H-D Atlanta, Lithia Springs. 770-944-1340 / events@hdatlanta.com / www. HDAtlanta.com

Jun 22-25:AMRA Summer Harley Drags & Rally at Beech Bend, Bowling Green. www.beechbend.com

KENTUCKY Jun 3: AMA Flat Track @ Red Mile, Lexington with Wildcat H-D, London.

LOUISIANA Jun 3: Ride to the Son Motorcycle Rally, Journey Church, 2900 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville. www.ridetotheson.com

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Jul 8: Save the Boobies run at Bossier City H-D, Bossier City.

Hwy 1, Rockingham. Chopper party, www.smokeoutrally.com/

Below 7, at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol VA

Jun 15: Midlife Crisis at The Garage, 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville.

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Jun 23-25: Hot Springs Motorcycle Weekend, Hot Springs Spa & Resort, Hot Springs. www.hotspringsrallync.com/

Jun 1: Bike Night at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. 6-9

Jun 15: Bike Night at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. 6-9

Jun 3: Ride In Pig Out at Bootlegger H-D, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville 11AM3PM.

Jun 17: Channon Christian Ride (3pm arrival at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville)

Jun 20: Rockin’ on the River, JP Coleman State Park, Iuka. Speakers, military vehicles, motorcycle ride-in.

NORTH CAROLINA Jun 2-3: Hog Happenin’ BBQ Cookoff, Rally & Poker Run at Downtown Lincolnton. www.hoghappenin.org/ Jun 3: Cyclemania, 5801 Executive Dr, Charlotte. Vintage motorcycle show. www.cyclemaniacharlotte.com Jun 4: Ride for Kids, Cumming Fairgrounds, Cummin. www.curethekids. org/events/ride-for-kids/ Jun 8-10: Slingshot Rally in the Smokies, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. 336-5801638 Jun 9-11: 25th Gathering of the Clans, High Country Motorcycle Camp, Ferguson. www.bmwmoa.org/events/eventdetails. aspx?id=917609 Jun 10: Blue Knights NCII Officer Down Memorial Ride, Ray Price H-D, Raleigh. Ride, door prizes, 50/50, Glock 43 raffle, food. 919-832-2261 Jun 16-17: Smoke Out 18, 2152 N US

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Jun 23: Chrome Angelz Bike Night, Good Times Café, Angier. ncsteelcowgirlz@ gmail.com Jun 24: Ultimate Bike & Car Show, The Life Enrichment Center, Raleigh. 919232-2005

SOUTH CAROLINA Jun 3-4: Days of Thunder XI, Thunder Tower H-D, Columbia. 803-461-1121 Jun 17 : Dice Run for Cherokee County Meals on Wheels, Cherokee County Veteran’s Appreciation Park, Gaffney. 864-490-2730 Jun 24 : Baggers on Main, 327 Main St, Greenwood. 864-993-5422

TENNESSEE - EAST 2nd & 4th Saturdays. Demo Days at Knoxville H-D, 5810 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville! 865- 689-2454 Thursdays: Bike Night at The Garage, 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. 6pm. Jun 1: QS&L 3rd Birthday Bash with

Jun 3: Colboch H-D Swap Meet, vendors welcome, space is free, no admission charge. 423-586-5343 Jun 3: Spreading of the Antlers Treasure Run at Classic Leathers. $20. KSU: 11:00. 423-736-0600 Jun 3: Bulldog Bike Run For At Risk Youth @ Cycle Stop, 4001 Bruhin Rd, Knoxville. $20/bike. KSU: 12PM. 865214-7077 Jun 8: Pre-Crawl Ball at The Garage, Mini Bike Show, 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. Jun 8: Bike Night at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville.Vinyl Night, 6-9 Jun 9-11: Ride the Ridge-Blue Ridge Parkway with the Smoky Mountain H-D team. Ride to Little Switzerland, NC. www.SMH-D.com Jun 10: Milwaukee 8 Demo Event at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville.

Jun 17: Ride In Pig Out at Bootlegger H-D, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville 11AM3PM. Jun 22: Cherry Bombs with Moist at The Garage, 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. Jun 22: Bike Night at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. 6-9 (live music by Boone & Crocket 7-9) Jun 24: Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville. mxsportsproracing.com/ event/tennessee-national Jun 24: Homeless & Wounded Veterans Benefit Ride, Greenville Veterans Memorial, Greenville. Donations needed for homeless and wounded veterans in East TN & Mountain Home VA. 423-470-3433 Jun 24: Milwaukee 8 Demo Event at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. Jun 29: Bike Night at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. 6-9.

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Jun 29: Southern Steel at The Garage, 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. Jun 30: Fight Night at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. Amateur fighters.Tickets at SMH-D.com Jul 6-9: Tellico Biker Rally, 801 Steer Creek Rd, Tellico Plains. Celebrating 10 years! Music, vendors, camping, Karaoke, biker games, prizes, showers, RV & trailer camping area. Burn-out, bike show! Catch & release fishing tourney. Advance tickets $30 / At Gate $40 / One Day Ticket $30. www. tellicobikerrally.com or 423-404-4164

TENNESSEE-MIDDLE & WEST Jun 2-4: Bad Habit Biker Bash, 1027 Rose Hill Rd, Pulaski. Cost: FMI: Facebook Jun 10: Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc Bike Car & Jeep, 3400 Lebanon Rd, Murfreesboro. 615-752-8221 Jun 15-18: Junebug Boogie 115 Waterloo Rd, Cookeville. Live music, wet t-shirt contest, bike games, wet boxer shorts contest! www.junebugboogie.com or 931-260-9339

VIRGINIA Jun 7-10: Merging Mountains H.O.G.® Rally at Roanoke.

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Jun 8-11: South Central Bike Jun 1: QS&L 3rd Birthday Bash with Fest, Jonbil Rd, Chase City. www. Below 7, at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol southcentralbikefest.org, 434-210-1503 VA Jun 9-11: Back of the Dragon Rally, Tazewell. Monster freestyle MX show, bike & car show, kids area, vendors, craft beer garden, demolition derby, Dragon Master Ride, live music. www. backofthedragon.com or 800-588-9401

Jun 2-3: Roadhouse Atlanta at Suck Bang Blow, Murrells Inlet, SC. Jun 3: Todd Snider w/Elizabeth Cook at The Shed, Maryville TN

Jun 8: Acoustifried at Quaker Steak & Jun 15-17: Mid-Atlantic Women’s Lube, Bristol VA Motorcycle Rally, 25th, Front Royal. www.mawmr.org Jun 9:The Joey Pierce Project at Quaker Steak & Lube, Knoxville,TN

W. VIRGINIA

Jun 10: Rebel Son w/Southbound at The Jun 8-10: Capitol City Biker Bash, Shed, Maryville TN Haddad Riverfront Park, Charleston. www.capitolcitybikerbash.com Jun 20-24: CMA Eastern National Rally, State Fair Event Center, 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg. www. cmausa.org/events/

NATIONAL EVENTS Jun 19: Ride Your Motorcycle To Work Day, Everywhere! www.ridetowork. orgJun 19: Ride Your Motorcycle To Work Day, Everywhere! www. ridetowork.org

MUSIC EVENTS

Jun 15: Hoodoo’s Band at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol VA Jun 17: Ray Wylie Hubbard w/Jeff Plankenhorrn at The Shed, Maryville TN Jun 22: Moonlight Run Band at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol VA Jun 23:The Blues Man at Quaker Steak & Lube, Knoxville,TN Jun 24: Black Stone Cherry w/Otis at The Shed, Maryville TN Jun 29: Archaic Knowledge 6-7:30 & Indighost 7:30-10 at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol VA

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