Southern Biker Magazine Oct 2019 by Kristin Gracy

October 2019

• BIKETOBERFEST® Events Line-ups • The Cross Country Chase • The World’s Fastest Monk • Cherokee Blue Ridge Run Re-cap

October 1 7-20

• Atlanta Brave HOF Terry Pendleton’s Charity Ride • Fight Like Aiden VI • Hundreds of Events & Much More!

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Words From the Publisher .................................................. 6 The New 2020 Harley-Davidson Models ....................... 8,10 The Cross Country Chase The Legend Status of a Lifetime................................... 12 Fight Like Aiden VI............................................................. 14 Biketoberfest Events in Daytona Beach....................... 16-17 2nd Annual Terry Pendleton Ride Benefits First Responders............................................ 18 CHEROKEE The Blue Ridge Run 3 Draws Thousands.................................................... 20-21 World’s Fastest Monk................................................... 24-25 Motorcycle Event Listings............................................ 25-27 Bike Night Photos........................................................ 28-29 Alabama...........................25 Georgia.............................25 Mississippi........................26 Tenn. - East................ 26-27 Music Events....................27

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Hey Knee Breezers!

We’ve just completed covering the great Cherokee, Blue Ridge Run Rally, the Trail of Tears Memorial Motorcycle Ride, the Boogie Too, the Redneck Rumble and the 79th Sturgis Rally. This October brings in the Crown Jewels of the year ending Rallies; Daytona Beach’s Biketoberfest, Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach, FL and the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, TX. Don’t forget your sunscreen and your riding gear as we’ll be ending this year’s rally schedule on high note. It’s a good thing we have some awesome SBMag Road Crew members to help us along the way. THEY ARE OUR SUPERSTARS! The fall Thunder Beach Rally is also the location of the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show we are proud to host. Shine up those motorcycles and get ready to win some custom laser engraved surfboard trophies and a couple Championship Belts for the Editor’s Choice and the People’s Champion! We’ll also be out and about cover events and visiting some of our favorite spots so come see us and let’s get your photo in the magazine.

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Graphics & Design Director Lori Strohmaier lori@southernbiker.us Graphic Designer McKayla Cunningham mckayla@southernbiker.us

This time of year signals the time for many toy rides to begin. Make sure you help when you can and ride in to support these toy rides. Children all over are depending on these rides to receive, in some cases, even one toy. We look forward to this time of year coming. We hope to see you all out and about at one or more of these events. We love meeting up with old friends and making new ones. The leaves have begun changing into their fall colors and soon will be leaving the tree, winding up on the road. Take extra precautions on those roads and stay up on two wheels. Take along extra clothing too in case of weather and temperature changes so your ride continues to be that awesome one you are looking for.

The holidays are just around the corner and they will be upon us in no time. Make this year count; be thankful for what we have, enjoy life, enjoy each other’s company, spend time with family and friends and make each day a blessing. Remember, you just never know who is going through a desperate moment and that smile or kind word you say could brighten their day. “Keep Your Knees In The Breeze” ©

Kristin “Ms. Mag Man” Gracy

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2020 in the form of new motorcycles and new options on some. The biggest news of course is the new Livewire Electric Motorcycle we’ve already written about several times but more features including tech features are coming for that model and others. But let’s get to new H-D line-up.

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The new 2020 Softail Low Rider S will come with some extra muscle. This machine will come with a Milwaukee-Eight 114 that churns out 119 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. The suspension will be beefed up as well with suspension components (including a 43mm USD fork). Tripledisc brakes with standard ABS will allow that stop on a dime while giving change and staying in control feel you want. The two color options are Vivid Black and Barracuda Silver with pricing starting around $17,999. The new 2020 Road Glide Limited is replacing the Road Glide Ultra model. It’s powered by the Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114, and features premium suspension, Reflex linked Brembo brakes with ABS, H-D Connect and dual Daymaker LED headlamps, a Boom! Box GTS infotainment system with color touch screen. Lots of extra premium luxury-touring features are included like painted pin striping, a gloss-finish inner fairing, heated grips, Slicer II Contrast Bright wheels and new tank, front and rear fender medallions. New triple split stream vents on its fairing will improve airflow and reduce buffeting. Silver Slicer II cast wheels finished in Gloss Black; fuel tank, front and rear fender medallions with a Gloss Black fill surrounded by a Charcoal border; Gloss Black powdercoated powertrain, covers and exhaust; black Tour-Pak luggage carrier hinges, latches and rack, console, footboards, handlebar, gauge trim rings, hand control levers, mirrors and foot controls; black LED Daymaker headlamp, trim ring and LED fog lamps (Ultra Limited only); and black fork lowers, fork covers, engine guard and saddlebag guards. Pricing for the 2020 Road Glide Limited starts at $28,299.

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy The new H-D Connect feature with your new 2020 H-D is a subscription-based cellular service that allows riders to connect with their motorcycle using their smartphone and the HarleyDavidson app. H-D Connect provides key vehicle information (e.g., battery voltage, fuel level, available range, riding statistics and more) as well as remote security monitoring, including tamper alerts and stolen vehicle assistance. H-D Connect is a standard feature on 2020 Touring models (except Road King/S and Electra Glide Standard models), Tri Glide Ultra, CVO models and LiveWire, and it includes free service for one year.

The new 2020 Heritage Classic powered with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin has opted to add some much wanted chrome; chrome air cleaner and covers; chrome steel laced wheels; chrome headlamp bucket and auxiliary light buckets, bright fork legs and chrome fork covers and nacelle; chrome rear fender struts and side covers; a chrome console; a polished stainless steel handlebar with a chrome riser and top clamp; and a full clear windscreen with chrome support hardware. This touring-ready Softail features lockable hard saddlebags, a detachable windscreen, a two-piece skirted seat and pillion with black studs, and standard cruise control and ABS. The Heritage Classic 114 model powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine will retain the model’s original, blacked-out look. Color options include: Vivid Black, Billiard Burgundy, two-tone Silver Pine/Spruce and Billiard Red/Vivid Black. Pricing starts at $18,999.

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The new 2020 CVO Street Glide comes with a new paint design and new premium features. It will be powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin with red rocker covers. The premium Talon wheels really set it off with that new paint. The all-new BOOM! Box GTS infotainment system with three separate amplifiers, 75 watts per channel and 900 watts of audio performance also come complete with the smartphone-linked H-D Connect and a wireless Bluetooth headset interface. The new Reflex Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS) is a suite of electronic riding assistance features, including cornering enhanced linked braking; ABS, traction control and dragtorque slip control; hill hold control; and tire-pressure monitoring. Pricing for the 2020 CVO Street Glide starts at $40,539. The 2020 CVO Limited is the ultimate in V-Twin touring. It’s powered by the Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 which belts out 125 lb-ft of torque. It has been enhanced with premium suspension, premium custom paint and finishes, premium audio, RDRS, H-D Connect, wireless Bluetooth and it offers the rider and passenger plenty of comfort, luggage capacity, style and performance. This CVO Limited has it all! Pricing for the 2020 CVO Limited starts at $44,039. A new addition to the lineup is the 2020 CVO Tri Glide and it will be powered by the MilwaukeeEight 117 V-twin. New premium custom paint and finishes sets this apart from all the others. It also receives some pretty nice premium upgrades; the BOOM! Box GTS infotainment system, Kahuna collection of grips, levers, pegs and floorboards, RDRS, H-D Connect, wireless Bluetooth, Daymaker LED headlamps. Those one-of-a-kind Tomahawk contrast-cut wheels really set this trike off. Pricing for the 2020 CVO Tri Glide starts at $48,999. October 2019

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ow ten years old, Aiden Martin continues his quest for the largest fanbase for a child in need while he continues his fight for a happy, long term life. His struggles are daily, but his smiles are 24/7. If his fight doesn’t get you on board, his smile certainly will. At two years old, Aiden drowned in a swimming pool; His life gone even as help arrived and CPR began… or so it seemed. God had other ideas for this family on this earth. Twenty minutes of CPR and a small pulse was found. He was rushed to the hospital where he stayed for months. Doctors prepared Ashley for news he would never have any quality of life and be in a vegetative state his entire life. God has always been the last word as Ashley continued to pray for her son. She began the fight with Aiden on her knees in prayer… and shortly afterwards, the Triple R group joined her in not only prayer, but helping by doing this benefit.

Fight Like Aiden VI began at Knoxville Harley-Davidson and ended at Ridge Runners Bar & Grill. Hundreds came to support this cause as did many area businesses. The Live Auction was a hoot where folks brought stuff and donated to raise money. I was going for the Texas Long Horns to go on my barn, but the price quickly went higher than my wife would allow. There was a 50/50 drawing plus lots of food for the motorcycle ride participants. The group know as Triple R along with organizer Richard Ford continue to raise funds annually for Aiden and his mother Ashley to help with expenses associated

with Aiden. A grand total of $26,350.64 was raised.

Ashley stated, “First and foremost I want to thank each and everyone who helped make this ride possible for Aiden. I have cried and cried at the amount of love and support everyone shows for Aiden. He is truly blessed to have so many amazing people in his life to cheer him on and help lift him up when we aren’t able to. I know I say this all the time but I mean it from the bottom of my heart, Aiden would not be as far as he is without the help of all (you) amazing people! No way could we ever afford to give him the treatments and transplants that he needs! Thank you all so much for believing in (Aiden)… Richard and Kim Ford, a ‘Big Thank You’, I could never thank you enough. I’m so DOUBLE thankful CONCERT to September 7TH know an amazing bunch of softhearted tough bikers! THANK YOU 8PM GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE – NIGHTTRAIN for all you have done and being there to lift usBONEZ up during the bad 6PM HILLBILLY – Opening Act and celebrate with us during the good. Keep Fighting September 21ST Like Aiden!” 8PM TOBY JUGGS BAND *Note: The Lord continues to work in this family’s life today, as 12TH weeks prior to this ride, AshleyOctober was baptized.

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Harley Davidson 2020 Models and Exclusive LIVEWIRE™ Demo Rides Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20. Harley-DavidsonFactory Demo Truck featuring new 2020 models and exclusive LIVEWIRE™ Test rides tentatively scheduled 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Please visit BruceRossmeyer.com or call 386-671-7100 for more information.

Daytona Beach. Florida Fall Classic Motorcycle Race Volusia Speedway Park Friday, Oct. 18 open practice 2 to 8 p.m. followed by live music; Saturday, Oct. 19 infield pit party 3 to 5:45 p.m., racing starts at 6 p.m.; VIP infield access 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. followed by live music by Little Vicious. Flat Track Futures and Volusia Speedway Park present the inaugural Florida Fall Classic Presented by Dunlop. Two days of youth to expert racing on super fast Volusia Speedway Park’s 1/2 mile track with open practice, infield pit party, VIP infield access and live music both nights. Billy Lane’s Sons of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Race 2019 New Smyrna Speedway Friday, Oct. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Sons of Speed is a motorcycle race inspired by early 20th-century board-track racing. Featuring stripped-down bikes with pre1925 American V-Twin engines, Sons of Speed hearkens back to a wide-open, fullthrottle, thrilling style of motorcycle racing. Founded by veteran motorcycle builder Billy Lane of Discovery Channel’s Biker BuildOff and Monster Garage, the Sons of Speed race will feature some of the sport’s most accomplished riders, builders, and enthusiasts at New Smyrna Speedway’s half-mile, paved, banked racetrack.

Jasmine Cain Full Moon Saloon Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The rock explosion that is Jasmine Cain takes to the Full Moon Saloon stage on legendary Main Street! Current NIMA (Nashville Industry Music Awards) Best Live Rock Performer, and former Artist of the Year, Alternative Rock Band Nashville’s Music City Mayhem (MCMA) fourtime Female Rock Vocalist, Jasmine lives her life through her songs and gypsy spirit like a modern day Janis Joplin. Live Music at ONE DAYTONA Directly across from Daytona International Speedway Thursday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 19 Event time each night is 6 to 9 p.m. Check out free live music at ONE DAYTONA, an entertainment center across from Daytona International Speedway that offers shopping and dining, too. Free parking. . Oct. 17 - The Click (Rock/Classic Rock), Oct. 18 - Greye (Rock/Pop) Oct. 19 - Chad Cribb Band (Rock/Country) Marshall Tucker Band Iron Horse Saloon Friday, Oct.18, 9:30 p.m. Southern-Rock pioneers, the Marshall Tucker Band, make a stop at the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon on their “Through Hell & High Water and Back” tour.

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Since 1993, Biketoberfest® has drawn hundreds of thousands of riders to its motorcycle rally in Daytona Beach every October. Named by TripAdvisor as one of “10 Most Affordable Beach Vacations on Florida’s East Coast,” Daytona Beach is recognized worldwide for annual events including Bike Week, Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and the DAYTONA 500, and its famed heritage also claims the headquarters of LPGA and NASCAR — and is home to Daytona International Speedway, the ‘World Center of Racing.’ With more than 12,000 rooms, the destination boasts accommodations for all lifestyles and budgets, including campgrounds, B&B’s, hotels, RV parks and resorts, and everything in between. Visit Biketoberfest.org, Facebook. com/Biketoberfest, Instagram.com/BiketoberfestRally, Twitter.com/Biketoberfest, YouTube.com/Biketoberfest to engage with #Biketoberfest.

e celebrate a full-throttle lifestyle born on two wheels. da weather, live music, miles of scenic rides and orcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway. n, start your engines – because all roads lead to this rally. Reverend Horton Heat Iron Horse Saloon Saturday, Oct. 19, 9:30 p.m. The godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly, Reverend Horton Heat takes to the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon stage for a free Biketoberfest® concert before heading out on the “Continental Hayride” tour. WARRANT Live in Concert Main Street Station Thursday, Oct. 17, beginning at 8 p.m. A Biketoberfest® must see show at the Authentic Garage Bar, Main Street Station! Located in the heart of Main Street, experience an incredible show with American glam band and crowd favorite WARRANT. Lead singer Robert Mason will put on a rock show Main Street Station-style at this street wide block party. Free admission to music at the World›s Most Famous Beach bike rally and see loads of music, motorcycles and ride on the beach. Visit MainStreetLive.com for more details or call (386) 214-1388. Stay late for AC/DC Tribute ThunderJack!”

by GEICO will take place next to the HarleyDavidson Thunder Alley stage. Trophies will be awarded in 10 categories and a $500 cash prize will be awarded to Best in Show. (Categories include: Bagger, H-D Non-Bagger, Metric, Stock Street, Trike, Antique, Ladies, Paint, Custom/Pro Build and Anything Goes.) Handbuild Bike Show 2019 Streamline Hotel Friday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Calling all motorcycle lovers to the Streamline Hotel for the Handbuild Bike Show during Biketoberfest®! Choppers, baggers, bobbers, cafe racers, pre- and post-1975 antique and vintage motorcycles will be represented. The show starts at 10:00 a.m.; judging by “Big Al” takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. and awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks, music and more! Jam-On Productions Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show Daytona Flea and Farmers Market Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily Wall of Death free shows, Xtreme Fury Stunterz, Dyno tuning, autographs with Top Fuels Nationals Dirt Drag Champion Paul Plummer and more! Enjoy browsing through new and used parts, dealer spots, food and drink, and live music. Lowdown Hoedown Ride In Bike Show Last Resort Bar Saturday, Oct. 19 Sponsored in part by Harley-Davidson, the Lowdown Hoedown Ride In Bike Show is a grassroots show with live music happening during Biketoberfest® at Last Resort Bar in Port Orange. Rat’s Hole Custom Bike & Chopper Show Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach Saturday, Oct. 19 The longest running bike show in Daytona Beach! 14 classes open to all bikes during Biketoberfest® with special one-of-akind Rat trophies for the winners. To enter your bike, visit the website or register before 10 a.m. on the day of the show. Yaffe’s Baddest Bagger Bike Show Daytona International Speedway Friday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley at Daytona International Speedway will showcase Yaffe’s Baddest Bagger Bike Show presented by GEICO on Friday, Oct. 18 during Biketoberfest®.

AND MUCH MORE…

Country & Bluegrass Festival Valentine Park, Orange City Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 to 6 p.m. Fall is in the air and so is lively music! Come out to Valentine Park for a wonderful Country & Blue Grass Festival benefit. Gates open at 2 p.m. Free to the public with an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots Gift Box. HOG Pin Stop (Harley Owners Group Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20 The official HOG Pin Stop is exclusively at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson for Biketoberfest® 2019! Pick up your Harley Owners Group pins inside the showroom during store hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 19, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Please visit BruceRossmeyer.com or call 386-671-7100 for more information. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20 Visit the lighthouse, tour the historical museums, learn about lighthouse life over 100 years ago and climb the tallest lighthouse in Florida. Exhibition chronicling the history of motorcycles on the beach on display, noon to 2 p.m., Oct. 17-20. All activities are included with general admission, no reservations required. General admission $6.95 adults, $1.95 children age 2-11. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last admission sold at 5 p.m. Ruff Ride Poker Run Halifax Humane Society Dog Park Thursday, Oct. 17, noon to 5 p.m. Come out for the Ruff Ride Poker Run! Includes a limited-edition t-shirt, one poker hand, barbeque dinner, and a drink at Iron Horse Saloon. Fabulous prizes will be awarded for the best and worse poker hands. Second Avenue Merchants Association BikeFest Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20 Welcome to this historic location! Join area merchants for DJs, vendors, unique food and lots of fun.

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Big Wheel Women Sound Off and Red Carpet Event Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Friday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m. Big Wheel Women (BWW) is hosting a Sound Off Rematch and full scale red carpet event at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. Classes range from lightweight (motorcycles with eight speakers or less) to heavy weight (with 15+ speakers). Tickets are limited and are available on EventBrite.com for $20 in advance. Boardwalk/Full Throttle Classic Bike Show Daytona Beach Boardwalk Friday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Biketoberfest® Boardwalk/Full Throttle Classic Bike Show is the best show at the beach! See one-of-a-kind, gorgeous bikes in this beautiful beachfront setting. Chopper Time Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Thursday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chopper Time at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo is a happening Biketoberfest® event with lots of artistic original bike builds, live music, and more! Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show presented by GEICO Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; awards at 5 p.m. Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show presented

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2nd Annual Terry Pendleton Ride

Benefits First Responders By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

OCTOBER 18, 2018 Check-in and On-site Registration 12:00pm - 5:00pm 2364 LPGA Blvd. | Daytona Beach

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tlanta Braves Hall of Famer Terry Pendleton held his 2nd Annual Charity Ride that benefits the 300 Club of Atlanta. Southern Devil Harley-Davidson was the beginning of the event where some attendees enjoyed watching the Cobb County Police Motorcycle Officers doing some pretty tight motorcycle drills. There were VIP tickets available for the Braves Alumni luncheon that was provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Folks also got a chance for some nifty photo ops with Terry and a few other former Atlanta Braves players; Otis Nixon, Eddie Perez and Brian Jordan. Over 300 motorcycles rode in the escorted ride and many more folks came to show support for the event. The scenic ride began at Southern Devil H-D and ended at downtown Clarkesville at the Music by the Tracks Event for a concert by Babes Bayou and vendors were waiting for the riders. The 300 club helps first responders and their families that are killed or injured in the line of duty.

Advanced registration ends Wednesday, October 17th at 5:00pm

For more info 386.274.4703 ext. 328 Register online at HalifaxHumaneSociety.org

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CHEROKEE The Blue Ridge Run 3 Draws Thousands By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

opping its second annual rally was going to be a job, but it appears that the Cherokee Blue Ridge Run 3 set all kinds of new records. Touted as the Mecca of Motorcycle Riding, the Cherokee, NC event drew riders from as far away as Australia. Vendors and entertainers took care of some 3,000 plus attendees who came to ride, buy and enjoy everything the event offered. The newest addition was the building of a permanent dirt track for racing. Going from 84 racers in 2018, this year’s riders totaled over 140 as the money for winning the pro series caught ears as did the amateur and Hooligan Races. Event Director Mark Cresswell worked hard a long hours to make sure this new part of the event took place on time. He also brought in some top acts for the each day and nights entertainment; Tom Keifer from Cinderella, Strutter Kiss Tribute Band, Jasmine Cain, Michael Allman, Heart Breaker, Stone Senate and more! Harrah’s also put on a tremendous concert and motorcycle ride with the 3-Doors Down Band. Close friend Jay Allen of One Feather Racing & NEW Land Speed Record Holder was our Master of Ceremonies and he kept everyone informed of the daily shows and pumped up the audience during the entire day; The American Motor Drome,

the high flying motorcycle act Circus UNA and motorcycle stunt shows by BMW stunt rider Chris “Teach” McNeil and Adam Holbrook along with the Fearless Flores Thrill Show. Gloria Struck was in person doing a book signing and sat down with Kristin and I to tell a few tales from her past. What an awesome lady. The bike shows drew top builders and bikes to the event. This year Bob Kay announced the AMD National Qualifier crowned duel champions; Brian Buttera & Paul Shadley. Each winner receives $2,000 in winnings...

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LADIES’ RIDE-IN BIKE SHOW WINNERS

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> continued from page 20 and another $8,000 towards taking their bikes to Germany for the AMD world final. The Southern Biker Magazine’s Ladies Ridein Bike Show was a huge hit. Winners each received custom laser engraved cedar trophies to adorn their trophy rooms. This year’s show had a truly magnificent ending. For the first time in the history of SBMag putting on men’s or women’s shows, one motorcycle owner garnered not only four trophies, but the #1 trophies for all four; Harley-Davidson Cruiser, Best Custom Paint, People’s Choice & Editor’s Choice. That record achievement went to Kelly Willett. The Perewitz Paint show had many outstanding entrants with Dave Perewitz awarding the winners with his custom painted trophies. The Cycle Source Ride-in Bike Show had many outstanding entries and top trophy winners. Their Grease & Gears Show featured live informative building techniques from all the builders plus all of the winners from all the shows were announced on their stage streaming live! The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians wanted a top rated motorcycle rally and they are not disappointed at what this rally has become and the direction it is heading. This family-friendly event is growing each year and looks to be one of the top draws soon. It’s a motorcycle and music festival where we are encouraging the next generation of enthusiasts to discover today’s great sport of motorcycling”, said Mr. Cresswell. Cherokee, The Blue Ridge Run is a top tun rally with lots of riding and lots to do. Don’t miss next year’s event. This one is that bucket list rally!

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WORLD S FASTEST

MONK By Jim Leggett Photos by Vann McCoy

ickstands down in Mount Airy, NC, we lead into our latest riding adventures in North Carolina with a poem, never more poignant, never timelier… Hometown hero Andy Griffith might concur. What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. …A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. - Leisure, by Wm. Henry Davies (1871-1940) Bikes parked by a rusting Wally’s Service Station, we ditch helmets and jackets, stepping back in time – Mayberry RFD 1960’s – swapping motorcycles for cop cars! Today we’re in a cop car, instead of being chased. A spacious 1961 Ford Galaxy Mayberry Sheriff gold starred squad car as featured in The Andy Griffith Show (courtesy of Squad Car Tours at Wally’s Service Station). “Ford supplied the show a new patrol car every season” says our driver. “Every one painted flat black and white, so’s not to reflect cameras and arc lights.”

Siren wailing, bubblegum-style red light flashing, we grind to a halt adjacent The Snappy Lunch – “Mt. Airy’s Oldest Continuous Eating Establishment At The Same Location Since 1923!” – boasts the menu cover, as featured in an early TV episode, “Andy the Matchmaker” where Sheriff Andy invites Deputy Barney “down to The Snappy Lunch to get bite to eat.” Oprah visited too, decades later. Mount Airy’s appealing historic district mimics the fictitious “sleepy little town of Mayberry”, enjoyed my millions during the hit CBS -TV weekly series (1960-1968). Story lines focused on family values, morality, kindness and tolerance played out in a “sort of a small Eden” scripts of which whose inspired a ten-week college course. “We just wanted to entertain. But we were careful” Griffith told reported Tim Funk during a 1993 interview. “We were very careful with Opie. When we did Opie stories, we did father and son stories. Now, Opie wasn’t really raised by a single parent because he had Aunt Bee there…I tell you, the show had good morals only because the show was based on love. If you have to say, ‘What was the show about?’ it was about love.” 24 - Southern Biker Magazine

Yep, tales of Mayberry’s bungling “top gun” deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts) Sherriff Taylor and young Opie Taylor (Ron Howard) a’ going’ fishing’. Aunt Bee Taylor (Frances Bavier) and Thelma Lou (Betty Lynn) – circumspect, yet comic characters, living simpler times we wish we could have shared… when “Tweet” meant “An imitation of the sound made by a small bird.” Mayberry’s cop car cruises past Floyd’s City Barbershop, historic Earle Theater, home of the Old Time Music Heritage Hall, on to Andy’s boyhood home-place on a quiet side street. Tastefully renovated, it’s available for B&B stays, space for motorcycles by the garden fence. Next, Andy Griffith Museum; a life-size bronze statue depicts Andy and Opie headed for the old fishing hole. A vast collection of memorabilia gifted by Griffith and cast members awaits inside; Sherriff Andy’s desk, stick type telephone, police radio, jail cell keys, video show excerpts and the like, fun to explore. Had hoped to see Barney’s Harley-Davidson, allegedly featured in one episode. On to The Museum of Regional History, a multistory wonderland of Colonial era wagons, local moonshine stills, and town celebs Donna Fargo, Chang and Eng Bunker – the original Siamese Twins – who lived and died here. A vintage fire truck exhibit memorializes the town’s tragic school fire, a 1950’s horror, prompting changes to national school safety regulations.

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> continued from page 24 THE WORLD’S FASTEST MONK In truth we rode in town seeking out a suddenly sought-out distillery, Mayberry Spirits, founded and run by a 140 MPH motorcyclist – and get this – former monk, Vann McCoy! “You can’t print this but…” says he, relating lively adventures on motorcycles, airplanes and making whiskey – confessing he made moonshine growing up in Mount Airy. “At 13 I made my first moonshine using my mother’s pressure cooker!” he laughs, “Got some copper tubing, corn meal and sugar with a little spoonful of bread yeast, and went to work. Luckily, I scorched it, it smelled bad, tasted terrible, probably saving teenager me from being an early alcoholic!” “Then, The Big G (as he calls God) called me. I quit high school at 16, then headed to Georgia Tech to study astrophysics. Tiring of the stars, I set my sights on the heavens. I joined a contemplative

Rheingau wines, by candlelight, deep within ancient cobwebdraped gothic wine cellars. Whiskeys were shared later as Connery tells me rode a Norton during his salad days.” monastery then spent the next 25 years as monk – Gregorian chants, silent scriptoriums, rigid monastic life – Wisconsin, Ireland, Switzerland and Germany’s romantic 12th century Kloster Eberbach Abby in Germany. I only visited Eberbach – was not a monk there.” Berobed acquaintance Sean Connery was filming The Name of the Rose in the abbey (1985/6) "while we sipped superb

“So, when I moved back to Mayberry to care for my elderly mother, I brought back to my hometown a little knowledge of distilling that expanded on my teenage moonshining.” Hoisting three jars of dark Mayberry Premium Whiskey a toast; “I like to think that going from monk to moonshine, it’s all about Lifting the Spirit! Just like riding…" I tried coaxing McCoy to don leathers, come riding miles of bike-friendly scenic byways of Surry County. “Next time, I promise…”

BIKE EVENTS ALABAMA

Oct 3-6: Backwoods Thunder Bike Rally-Fall, 1697 County Rd 207, Jack. 850-481-6603

Oct 3-6: Dirty South Bike Rally, Southern Ridge ATV Park, 1672 Leon Tower Rd, Brantley. 205-533-4084 or Facebook

Oct 10-13: Rally By The River Fall, Boogie Bottoms, 310 Sherbert Rd, Cleveland. 205-680-2962 or www.rallybyriver.com/

Oct 24-27: Bama Bike Fest Fall Motorcycle Rally, 16971 US Hwy 43, Forkland. 334-341-2301 or www.bamabikefest.com

ARKANSAS

Oct 11-12: Ride The Ozarks Rally 2019, Minnie Harris Park, 301 S. Main St., Harrison.

Oct 16-20: Changing of the Colors Rally, CMA Iron Mountain, 3994 US-71, Mena. 870-389-6196 or www.cmausa.org/events/ Oct 24-27: Twin Lakes Thunder Rally, Baxter County Fair Grounds, 1507 Fair Grounds Dr, Mountain Home. 870-404-6556 or www.twinlakesthunder. com

October 2019

FLORIDA

Oct 5: Plant City Bike Fest, Union Station Depot, 102 N Palmer, Plant City. www.plantcity.org/events/details/plant-citybike-fest-8303 Oct 11-13: Cotee River Bike Fest, Downtown New Port Richey www.coteeriverbikefest.org/

Oct 17-20: Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach. www.daytonabeach.com/biketoberfest/ or info@daytonabeach.com Oct 19: Collier-Lee Honor Flight Honor Ride, Stu’s Motorcycles-Indian Motorcycle Riders Group, Ft Myers. 630-880-9329 Oct 23-27: Thunder Beach Autumn Rally, Panama City Beach. www. thunderbeachproductions.com or info@thunderbeachproductions.com or 850-249-7627

Oct 26: Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show presented by Southern Biker Magazine at Crossroads venue across from Sharky’s, 15201 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach. $25 entry fee, awesome door prizes, Custom made Championship belts for People’s Choice and Editor’s Choice. FMI Randy Gracy 865-257-2279 or themagman@southernbiker.us

Dec 1: Azan Shriner’s Toy Run - Returning Home Ride, 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, KSU at 11:00 a.m. All riders must register at Azan for the ride or at SCHD if going directly to Palm Bay to participate in the festivities. New unwrapped toy or $10 donation per person, kids are free. FMI azantoyrun@yahoo.com or 615-513-6267

GEORGIA

Oct 5: VEMA Gwinnett County Remembrance Ride at 12 Stone Church, Snellville. 404-567-6544 Oct 19: Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride, The Pointe Church, 111 Fieldcrest Dr, Eastanollee. 706-460-3026

Oct 19: Ride N’ Cruise for the Kids, Coweta County Fairgrounds, Newnan. 678-416-6424 or legacyfromtheheart.com/ events

KENTUCKY

Oct 12-13: Southern Kentucky Motorcycle Show & Expo, Corbin KY Arena. Featuring Vendors forms or FMI bigimpressionsmarketing@gmail.com or Facebook.

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KENTUCKY – CONT'D Nov 10: Veterans Appreciation Ride, H-D Bowling Green FMI: https://www. harley-davidsonbowlinggreen.com/

LOUISIANA

Oct 15-19: Police Motorcycle Skills Training, 2200 W Cabela’s Pkwy, Gonzalez. 225-389-3874 or www.gulfcoastmcrodeo. com/?page_id=103 Nov 2: Oak Alley Plantation Ride, 2428 Williams Blvd, Kenner. Hosted by Eagle Riders Rentals

MISSISSIPPI

Oct 5: CVMA 44-1 Yahtzee Run Fundraiser at VFW Post 2539, Gulfport. 985-291-5661 Oct 13: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride For Kids, 361 Township Ave, Ridgeland. Reg 11:30 am, KWU 1:30. Rain or shine. FMI 800-253-6530 or www.curethekids.org/events/ride-for-kids/ full-event-list.html#.XCZycc17mWw

Oct 17: Mississippi GWRRA District Rally, Gulfport. miss.gwrra-regiona.org/rally.html

NORTH CAROLINA

Oct 4-5: Riders Roost Fall Sprawl, Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort & Campground, Ferguson. 336-973-8405 or www/ridersroost.com 26 - Southern Biker Magazine

Oct 6: Bike Ride for Toys for Tots. Start at Lowe’s parking lot, Pittsboro. Ends at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. Chili cook-off at end location. Biker games, cash prizes. KSU 1pm. 919-200-8067

Oct 10-13: AMRA All Harley Nitro Nationals, Rockiingham Dragway, Rockingham. www.rockinghamdragway.com/schedule/ Oct 12: Ride to the Rescue 2019, Thomas Rescue Squad, 212 Pine St., Thomasville. Cristall.mccaskill@gmail.com Oct 12: Bikes & BBQ 2019, Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, Fayetteville. See Facebook.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Sep 30-Oct 6: Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Week, Murrells Inlet. 336-580-1638

Sep 30-Oct 6: Hurricane Alley Rally, 4710 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. www.myrtlebeachharley.com/rally-harleydavidson-dealership-rally or 843-369-5555 Oct 2-6: Barefoot Landing Fall Bike Rally, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. Oct 19: Vintage Motorcycle Cookout & Show, 1945 Harry Byrd Blvd, Darlington. See Facebook

Oct 25-26: Blood and Steel Rodeo Revival, Yahweh and Sons Bible Church, 1824 Airport Blvd, Cayce. See Facebook.

TENNESSEE-EAST

Thurs: Wing Nite at Bobarosa, .50c wings 6-9P, Karaoke 7-11P, 9-ball pool tourney @ 9pm at Bobarosa Saloon, Del Rio, TN www.bobarosasaloon.com or 423-613-9726 Thurs: Bike Nite at Knoxville H-D & Bootlegger H-D, Knoxville, thru Oct 12.

Fri: Bike Nite at Bobarosa, 9-ball pool tourney @ 9pm, Del Rio, TN www. bobarosasaloon.com or 423-613-9726

Sat & Sun: Bike Days, Ride in with a tent and camp at Bobarosa Saloon, Del Rio, TN www.bobarosasaloon.com or 423-613-9726 Oct 3-6: Rumble on the Dragon, Pumpkin Center Motorcycle Resort, Maryville. 865-856-5455

Oct 4-6: Harley Harvest Shed Event at Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville. Check out the largest selection of pre-owned HarleyDavidson, clean, low mile trades the south has to offer. Save $1,000’s. Many of the most popular models under $10,000. Now is your chance to roll out with one of the remaining 2019 model Harley-Davidson motorcycles or demo a new 2020! Oct 5: Outdoor store 10 AM to 5PM at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. Dealer custom clothing closeout, all items $12 and under.

October 2019

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Oct 11-13: Bobtoberfest, Bobarosa, Del Rio. Live music, contests, burn out pit, bike show, motorcycle sound off, www. bobarosasaloon.com or 423-613-9726

Oct 12: Ride For the Kids, CASA of Northeast TN, Johnson City. 423-461-3500 or Facebook. Oct 13: Loretta Lynn’s Eagle Ride for Memories of Honor, White H-D, Chattanooga. See Facebook Oct 19: Chills & Thrills Halloween Party, White Lightning H-D, Chattanooga. See Facebook.

Oct 19: Khori’s Ride, Bobarosa, Del Rio. www.bobarosasaloon. com or 423-613-9726

Oct 25-27: Haunted House Halloween Party, Bobarosa, Del Rio. Live music, costume contest, prizes, giveaways, raffle.

Nov 9: Rachael’s Dirty Thirty Birthday Bash at Bobaosa, Del Rio. Live music

TN-MIDDLE & WEST

Oct 3-6: Women Rock Rally 2019, Bumpus H-D, Murfreesboro. See Facebook. Oct 5: Toy Run #9, Pioneer Motorcycles, Winchester. Bring an unwrapped toy and help fill the truck. 931-607-6407

Oct 12: CVMA Poker Run in honor of Pete Hayes Jr and others, Columbia VFW, Columbia. Gkiser64@gmail.com Oct 19: Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, The Venue at Waddell Place, McKenzie. See Facebook.

TEXAS

Oct 31-Nov 3: Lone Star Rally 2019, Galvaston. www.lonestarrally.com October 2019

MUSIC

Oct 11: Wayne’s World Live at Bobarosa, Del Rio, TN Oct 12: Whiskey Icarus 4pm, Beatles Tribute-Forever Abbey Road 8 PM at Bobarosa, Del Rio, TN Oct 13: Live music at Bobarosa, Del Rio, TN Oct 25: Live music at Bobarosa, Del Rio, TN Oct 26: Whiskey Icarus at Bobarosa, Del Rio, TN Nov 9: Whiskey Icarus 8 PM at Bobarosa, Del Rio, TN

Remembering Brownie Grissom

R.I.P. Brownie Grissom, 79 of Walling, TN, owner of Leatherwerks in Cookeville/Baxter and friend to bikers local & traveling. Brownie closed up shop in February 2019 and retired to pursue his dream of traveling. It was easy to strike up a conversation with him as he loved swapping stories. He passed in August 2019 following an extended illness, and now travels the streets of gold. Southern Biker Magazine - 27

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THE CROSS COUNTRY

CHASE THE LEGEND STATUS OF A LIFETIME By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

cross-country challenge of a lifetime was set for rider vs machine vs the road, as riders came together on their motorcycles that were manufactured between 1930 -1948, for one heck of a ride. 69 riders arrived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to begin The Cross Country Chase that would end in Key West. Motorcycle Cannonball and Legends Motorcycle Museum presented this ride to see who’s who of the Antique Motorcycle World. The Chase was a test of Endurance, Speed, Navigation, and Knowledge. ENDURANCE: Riders and Machines traveled an average of 250-350 miles per day over an 8-day period. Riders and Machines had to endure fatigue, mental exhaustion, cold, heat, elevations, and all the ferocious elements of Mother Nature. Riders were on their own with no support crews of any kind. Riders had to pack light with everything they might need; tools, parts, and luggage. SPEED: Riders and Machines had to complete stages in timed fashion, which required maintaining certain speeds, planned stops, and managing time to check in to the final daily checkpoint at the required time. NAVIGATION: Riders had to navigate the 8-day (Sept. 6-15), 2,500+ mile route without going off course or getting lost. The Chase provided riders with a Navigation Map daily that gave them turn-by-turn instructions based on mileage. KNOWLEDGE: Riders were given a 100-question test that covered American Motorcycling history and counted towards the rider’s final score. MOTORCYCLE QUALIFICATIONS: Manuf. 1930-1948 w/ motorcycle were handicapped based on: • Age: The older the motorcycle, the higher it will be handicapped. • Engine Displacement: Motorcycles with smaller displacement engines will be handicapped higher than motorcycles with higher displacement. • Average Speed: Part of the handicap system is based on avg. cruising speed. (Motorcycles must have original engine cases, original transmission cases and period correct carburetors) “Cross Country Chase riders (were) sent out each morning by classes. Class I (500cc or less) goes first because they are the smallest engine displacement, then Class II (500cc-1100cc) and Class III (1101cc or more) is last, so the bikes are scattered out across the route all day… We felt ourselves lucky to find them in this big of a pack while traveling through Tennessee. Exciting stuff!” said the Chase staff. After the 2,368-mile route, riders came to the end of the Chase in Key West after stopping at the famous Southernmost Point Buoy for photo ops before the checkered flag waved them across the finish line at Mallory Square. Out of the 69 riders who began the chase, only 35 riders arrived in Key West, who rode every mile of every stage of the 8 state route. And the winners came in with an emotional thrill of victory; Todd Cameron, aboard his 493cc, 1930 BSA Sloper walked away with the Class I championship, a custom bronze Legend award, number plates for the next Cross Country Chase race, and a whopping $7,500.00 in cash. Jim Gilfoyle came in first place in Class II on his 1938 Harley-Davidson EL and Jerry Weiland, took first place for Class III on his 1941 Harley-Davidson FL. Cris Sommer Simmons, who has competed in four of the Motorcycle Cannonball antique races, received a custom wood carving for being the top female competitor in the Cross Country Chase. The next chase will take place in 2021 so if you are interested in competing with the top antique riders, get signed up and prepare your ride… training starts today. www.themotorcyclechase.com

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October 2019

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