April 2014 - Issue 189 by The Carolinas' Full Throttle Magazine

Spring Ride Calendar Cruisin’ calendar - pg 6

Issue 189 • April 2014

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Event

9th Annual Spring Rally

laxing ESCORTED Ride To The B e R & n u F each Enjoy A Saturday,

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KICKOFF PARTY Friday, April 25 8pm At Speakeasy With Food And Live Music

All Makes And Models Of Bikes And Cars Are Welcome!

Call Wendy 910-818-0458 Or Register Online At:

www.HogsandRags.com PLEASE ARRIVE WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS

*All Proceeds Donated To The Green Beret Foundation, The American Cancer Society And Kidsville News.

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Table Of Contents #189

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Letter From The Editor........................................... Cover Story - 9th Annual Hogs & Rags Rally.......... Bike Nights............................................................. April 2014 Cruisin’ Calendar.................................. 2014 Burlington L.O.H. Chili Cook Off................... The Forgotten Sons MC Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fundraiser........................... First Hell Hole ABATE Poker Run.......................... Victory Vegas 8-Ball Giveaway.............................. 1st Annual Reverse Raffle To Benefit The Biscuit Foundation............................................................ Nazareth Children’s Home 1st Quarter Birthday Party... 2nd Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit......... Polar Bear Ride For Ghost.................................... Bill Mathews 11/30/41 – 2/23/14............................ The Harley Shop At The Beach Roasts ‘Em.......... Durham HOG 28th Annual Bike Show And Chili Cook Off... When Headlights Were Lit With Matches.............. Freeze Your Boxers Off Run.................................. The “Big Worm” Benefit.......................................... Grimes Rockets To A 6.190 At 235 mph At NHRA Season Opener...................................... Man & Machine - Randall Shaffer.......................... Steve Downs 1958-2014....................................... The Americas Guardians Arrive In The Low Country... Spokes & Jokes..................................................... A New Season....................................................... Virtual Bike Show................................................... Smokin’ Harley-Davidson Chili Cook Off................ Just Hawgs Swap Meet......................................... Thunderzone.......................................................... Sham-Rockin’ Saturday.......................................... Requiem For Major General David Edward Watts... American Legion Post 87 St. Patrick’s Day Party... Von Zipper Benefit................................................. House Run For Robin............................................

Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-... That’s all, folks!

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Letter From The Editor

Staff Mark Infield Editor / Owner Mark@FTCarolinas.com

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Photos Chaos, Alan, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Biker Bob, Buzz, Rose & Lloyd, Danny Nifong, Wendy Rogers, Old Spook, Judy Bortz, Caroline, Everette ‘EZ’ Short. Kenneth Carlton, Terri Wall, Kay Teague, Anchor, Darby L. Dillard, Dale ‘Razer’ Ray, Jeanie Hood, Steve Mallard, Dana Barnhardt

ell, the weather and all the drama that went with it sure took its toll on riders in our area in March. We got to ride a few days that were in the upper 60’s and low 70’s and the rest of the days were sleet, snow, rain, and freezing rain. So now it is officially spring and daylight savings time has sprung the clocks forward giving us a whole additional hour to ride in the evenings. I am lovin’ it! Along with these welcome changes, the motorcycle community has awakened. There are many events to attend in April that you will find listed in the exploded Cruisin’ Calendar in the front of this edition (#189) of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. You can view the best collection of event listings on the entire east coast in the magazine and online at FullThrottleMagazine.com. We even have a Cruisin’ Calendar update service that you can subscribe to if you like. Each week we send out all the events that are scheduled for the next weekend so it comes right to your in box and all you have to do to get this free service is click on “Subscribe To Events Update E-mail” button on the right hand side of our home page. You will begin getting the weekend events the very next time we send it out. So check out the benefits, bike blessings, dice runs, swap meets, bike shows, rodeos, boot camps, memorial runs, spoker runs, Easter basket rides, scholarship runs, and the Outer Banks Bike Rally listed in this issue of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine and GO RIDE SOMEWHERE! And so the riding season gets under way in the Carolinas. Squeeze every ounce of pleasure out of your rides and ride defensively. The cagers are not used to seeing us on the roads and we do not want you to fall victim to some inattentive texter on the highway.

Writers Mark, WildThing, Alan, Linc, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Buzz, Rose & Lloyd, Wendy Rogers, Old Spook, Caroline, Robin St. John, Everette ‘EZ’ Short, Terri Wall, Kay Teague, Anchor, Jeff Hennie, Darby L. Dillard, Dale ‘Razer’ Ray, Jeanie Hood, Steve Mallard, Judy Bortz, Jason

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Cover Story

9th Annual Hogs & Rags Rally To give you an idea how this ALL started, let me tell you. Mr. Gardner Altman likes cars. He has always had a passion for them. He had many great friends and they happen to ride Harleys. Well, Mr. Gardner never could really adapt to riding two wheels like he loved the four wheel ride, but he always wanted to be a part of the fun run raisers and benefit rides so he came up with a better idea! Combine the two together! HOGS & RAGS RALLY is a charity event that combines convertibles and motorcycles, good food, good causes, and a good time. What a great idea. All makes and models of bikes and trikes are welcome, and street rods and muscle cars are, too. One thing we want to be clear about is even though the name of the event is HOGS & RAGS and hogs usually represent Harley-Davidsons and rags usually mean convertible cars - and that is how the event started - we don’t want the name to mislead people. We want all kinds of motorcycles and all kinds of cars to participate. This is a great event, which supports wonderful causes and we want everyone to know they are welcome. Last year we had all types of motorcycles, convertibles, and street rods, but really, if anyone came and said they wanted to drive a pick-up truck, a moped, or any type of transportation, it doesn’t matter. WE WANT YOU! Also, this year’s event will be led by the new Mayor, Nat Robertson and his wife Kim, who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. They will be leading us along with police escort all the way to Myrtle Beach, SC. Knowing that the ride will benefit others just makes the day that much better. Proceeds will benefit the Green Beret Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and Kidsville News Literacy and Education Foundation. Even though there is a police escort for the entire ride from Fayetteville, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC, the Hogs & Rags organizers know that keeping hundreds of riders safe is a huge undertaking. Before the ride we give them a safety briefing and it covers the route, hand signals and things to do in a ride and how to ride safely as a group. AND it is nice to have the cops in front of you instead of behind you! While everyone loves a good time, raising money for a charity is a big part of the Hogs & Rags mission. For anyone who rides or chooses to donate, this is where your money will go: American Cancer Society: The goal of the American Cancer Society (ACS) is to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from cancer. They are committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. Kidsville News Literacy and Education Foundation: Despite ongoing efforts to provide reading and educational resources to our nation’s youth, illiteracy is still a problem in the United States. Founded in 1998, this charity is to provide literacy education

and character development resources for children K-6th grade. It strives to increase literacy in our nation’s youth by providing support to various early learning and literacy-based initiatives across the country. Kidsville News Literacy and Education Foundation’s mission is to improve literacy, education, and character development among America’s youth by providing support for various early literacy and learning-based initiatives nationwide. The foundation approves grants to qualified projects and institutions that endeavor to instill strong reading and education skills and solid character-development traits in America’s youth. Money raised at the rally beneﬁt children in Cumberland County. Find out more about Kidsville News at KidsvilleNews.com Green Beret Foundation: The Green Beret Foundation provides unconventional resources to facilitate the special needs of our wounded, ill, and injured and imparts unique support to the Special Forces community in order to strengthen readiness and uphold Green Beret traditions and values. The United States Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets, produces some of our nation’s finest and most elite warriors. They fight across a broad spectrum of missions in the pursuit of freedom for those oppressed and to protect our nation from those who seek to do us harm. They are known as our country’s quiet professionals. Registration starts at 7:30 am on April 26th at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, where there will be coffee and donuts. Kickstands up at 9am, the Cumberland County Sheriff will escort the riders to Altman’s farm, the Rockin’ “A” Ranch, in White Oak, where everyone will be served a full breakfast. Then back in the saddle again at 10:45 am and the next stop will be the NC/SC State line in Tabor City for a water and bathroom break, and then continuing the ride and ending at Broadway at the Beach, Laundry’s in Myrtle Beach to enjoy a tasty and filling lunch. There will be a reverse raffle of $2500, door prizes, music, and great socializing for a great cause. The entire event ends around 3pm, leaving plenty of time to make it back to Fayetteville or to enjoy other surrounding activities in Myrtle Beach. Registration is $50 per bike or car and $30 for each additional passenger. This includes a T-shirt, breakfast and a lunch, and a great contribution to the great charities. So please plan on joining us on April 26th this year. You can register in advance online or the day of event. Call Wendy Rogers at 910-818-0458 for any detail information. Also this year, on the Friday night before (April 25th), we will be having a Pre-Registration party at SPEAKEASY’s at 3983 Sycamore Dairy Road in Fayetteville at 7 pm. So come join us there for food and live music and get your registration completed to reduce your stress the morning of the ride. I hope to see y’all there.

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TUESDAY UNCLE BUCKS 127 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC 704-633-3750

WEDNESDAY THE OLD SKI LODGE 2661 Old Hwy 87. Elon, NC 336-538-002 THURSDAY LUCKY’S SALOON 1453 Industry Dr. Burlington, NC 336-570-1050 UPTOWN CHARLIE’S 5828 N. Church St. Greensboro, NC 336-644-9447 THE SPEAKEASY 3983 Sycamore Dairy Rd. Fayetteville, NC. 910-339-2404 TWIN OAKS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 5242 Slanting Bridge Rd Denver, NC 704-483-9034 FRIDAY CHUNK’S HAWG HAVEN 536 Farragut St. Greensboro, NC AMERICAN LEGION POST 55 111 Miller St. Winston-Salem, NC. 336-724-0660 2nd Friday of the month TWISTED THROTTLE SALOON 1006 S. Main St Randleman, NC 336-495-7665 SUNDAY HORSEFEATHERS ROADHOUSE 3746 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Sherrills Ford, NC 704-966-0192 R LO’S PUB & GRUB 207 Fisher Ferry St. Thomasville, NC 336-406-6202 TWIN OAKS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 5242 Slanting Bridge Rd Denver, NC 704-483-9034

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You can submit your event 24/7 on our website www.FullThrottleMagazine.com E-Mail: Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com, phone: 336-885-5400, fax 336-885-6794. We Reserve The Right To Edit All Submissions APR 5 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH OF HICKORY 4TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Blue Ridge Harley Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Free BBQ, Bike Games, 50/50, live music, give-a-ways. www.freedombikerchurchhickory.com Dakota Spurling dspurling@freedombikerchurchhickory.com 704-325-3185. APR 5 PASSION TO RIDE Patriot Mart, 109 Hwy, Silver Valley, NC. Reg. At 9:30, ride 11am. $15/rider, $5/passenger. Police escorted, lunch. Proceeds to send Missionary to Africa. David Snyder dvidsnyder1959@gmailcom 336-8598207. APR 5 FLAT TRACK RACING Woodleaf Speedway, 3345 Potneck Rd., Woodleaf, NC. Gates open 1pm, adm $10. www.woodleafspeedwaync.com 704-902-2287. APR 5 MOTORCYCLE PARTS YARD SALE Beside Piggly Wiggly, Hwy 58, Stantonsburg, SC. 8am-3pm. Sponsored by Tar River Basin CBA. Bob 252-714-4559. APR 5 3RD ANNUAL FRIENDS OF PENDER EMS & FIRE FUNDRAISING BIKE RIDE/POKER RUN Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson, 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Reg 9am, first out 10:30am, $20/rider $5/pass, $5/ extra hand, 50/50, raffles, food. 910-2703322. APR 5 ANNUAL SWAP MEET Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. www.capefearhd.com 910-864-1200. APR 5 COOL HAND LUKE VII POKER RUN Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Dr., Greenville, SC. Reg 10am-12pm. $25, Extra hand

$10. Cash prize, silent auction, live music, after-party! Benefits the MDA. Celeste Culbertson celeste@h-dog.com 864-234-1340. APR 5 GOING BANANAS FOR BRITTANY HILL Jokers Bar, 1312 Neelys Creek Rd, Rock Hill, SC. Reg 12-1pm. $10Single/$20 Doubles Cash prizes, car show/bike show 1-5pm. Awards 5pm, 50/50, $5 BBQ Plates w/ Fixings, auction, raffles, 50/50, live music. Fonda mamabear4546@yahoo.com 803-487-8130. APR 5 LIGHTNING FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMORIAL ORGANIZATION POKER RUN Crow’s Nest, 4351 Chickenfoot Rd, St. Paul, NC. Reg 10:30am KSU 12, $10 per hand, raffle, silent auction, music. Emily Damboise 540-247-6833. APR 5 CHAD RAY BENEFIT RIDE Z&J tackle, 8513 N Roxboro Rd, Bahama, NC. $10/person inc food. 50/50, door prizes. Proceeds to help with Medical bills. Jennifer jackola Jenniferjackola14@yahoo.com 919-630-1878. APR 5 RALEIGH EUROBIKE 2014 Shops at Seaboard Station, 5 West Franklin St., Raleigh, NC. 9am-3pm. Proceeds benefit Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. www. raleigheurobike2014.com dothetontriangle@gmail.com 919-525-1159. APR 5 CAWS FOR THE PAWS Second Chances Thrift Store, 2900 W. Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC. Reg 9-10:45am KSU 11am, $10/bike $5/pass or donation of pet food. Door prizes, 50/50. Benefits Lenoir County SPCA. Hosted by Unspoken Sons MC. Tammy or Ginny nastyussmc@gmail.com 252-522-0787. APR 5 SHADY GROVE PRE SCHOOL RUMBLE Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 North Bunker Hill Rd, Colfax, NC. $25/bike, $5/rider. reg 9am. ride 10am. Benefit the children at Shady Grove Wesleyan Preschool. Kevin Moore kmoore@efi-us.com 336210-7523. APR 5 BLESSING OF THE BIKES 218 Chub Lake St, Roxboro, NC. Blessing of the bikes 12:30. pancake break-

Cruisin’ Calendar fast 7am-12pm. ride $15/first rider, $5/ passenger, hosted by American Legion Riders post 138. Benefits the Colon Fur Nursing scholarship fund. Roger Crump pmurc1ea@gmail.com 919-407-1185. APR 5 NORTHWOODS SCHOLARSHIP FUND POKER RUN New River Harley Davidson, 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. Reg 9am, $20/ bike. Prizes, free food, drinks, door prizes. Benefits the families of students offset the cost of attending college. Kent Snoeberger snoeberger_kent@hotmail. com 910-379-2222. APR 5 T.J’S TROTTERS POKER RUN Michael’s Pizzeria, 101 NE Main St, Easley, SC. Reg 10am-12, last out 12, $20/all vehicles, 50/50. Travis Jones 864-569-8109. Benefits March of Dimes. Jeff Thompson 864-419-0129. APR 5 2ND ANNUAL NC SANDHILLS BIKE BLESSING Freedom Biker Church of Fayetteville, 455 Rock Hill Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-1pm. Music, Food, Vendors, Event Tees, Door Prizes! www.freedombikerchurchfayetteville. com JD Tew jd@freedombikerchurchfayetteville.com 910-624-0679. APR 5 2014 BURN OUT THE STIGMA RIDE Smokin’ Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr, Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9am-11am, KSU 11am. $20/bike $5/ Passenger $5/poker hand, Inc Chicken Stew. 50/50, raffles, silent auction. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Meredy Swafford Meredysmail@gmail.com 336-287-0108. APR 5 2ND ANNUAL DICE RUN High Point Moose Lodge, 902 Greensboro Rd., High Point, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11:30, $15/sgl $25/dbl, includes t-shirt & food. Prizes, auctions, live music. Benefits Make A Wish. Ronnie Douglas 336-5929042. APR 5 BIKERS OF SC 2ND ANNUAL SWAP MEET Nicoles Pub, 2601 Hwy 6, Gaston, SC. Vendors, music, food. Buy, Sell, Trade parts. Benefits the Fallen Riders Memorial Fund. nicole.eventdirecr.bikersofsc@gmail.com 803-873-4146.

APR 5 RIDE FOR A LIFE United Cerebral Palsy of SC Day Center, 1101 Harbor Dr., West Columbia, SC. Reg 9am, KSU 11, $10/sgl $15/dbl. Rain date May 24th. Benefits United Cerebral Palsy. www.ucpsc.org/events info@ ucpsc.org 803-926-8878. APR 5 FEED OUR CHILDREN POKER RUN, BIKE SHOW AND RODEO First Baptist Church Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Rd., Indian Trail, NC. 9:30am-4pm, food, bike show. Benefits the Backpack Ministry of FBCIT. Victory Riders MCY Ministry. Jeff Mangum jeffmangum@att.net 704893-0026. APR 5 PATRIOT RUN XII TO BENEFIT FISHER HOUSE VFW Post 9105, 14258 NC Hwy 210, Spring Lake, NC. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, escorted ride, $15/person includes meal, door prize, t-shirt, music.. Smiley 919-353-5244. APR 5 BENEFIT FOR DEBRA WATKINS Northeast Fire Department, 5086 NC HWY 704 E, Sandy Ridge, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12. Food, door prizes, raffles, 50/50. Bikes & Cars welcome. Proceeds toward medical expenses. Edward Hutchens 276-694-2617. APR 5 1ST ANNUAL FOSTER KIDS DICE RUN N.E. Vol. Fire Dept., 4486 S NC 41 Hwy, Wallace, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am. $15/bike, $10 extra rider. Ride includes lunch. Benefits Foster Kids in Duplin Co. Spons by Red Knights MC Chapter 19. Chris Blanchard / Floyd Kelly nchydro@ gmail.com / nc19@redknightsmc.com 910-289-1343 / 910-271-1962. APR 5 8TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES Lincolnton Church of God, Family Life Center, 1435 Riverview Rd, Lincolnton, NC. All bikes welcome. 10am-2pm. Vendors, live music, free food, free admission! Rain Date 4/12. Sponsored by Driven By Grace Biker Ministry. Danny Houser drivenbygrace@ bellsouth.net 704-732-0012. APR 5 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 1010:30am, begins at 10:30. Free event,

9 gift bags, chance to win a Rider’s Edge course! www.rayprice.com Sarah Hager sarah@rayprice.com 919-832-2261. APR 5-6 2MBTDC SC SPRING RALLY Carolina Dragway, 302 Dragstrip Rd., Aiken, SC. Begins 4am, includes drag racing, bike show, fun runs, vendors, live music, food, door prizes. Benefits 2 Million Bikers To DC. 803-522-0135. APR 6 BUB LOLLIS WHITTEN CENTER RUN Downtown Clinton, Clinton, SC. Reg 12, bring toiletry items, coloring books, pencils, batteries, donations accepted. Bubba Duff 864-3770720. APR 6 13TH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE ANGELA’S RIDE Cox’s HarleyDavidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 10am KSU 1pm, $10/rider. Rain date May 4th. Rodney 336-6294420. APR 12 FULL THROTTLE BIKE NIGHT C & S Custom Creations, 1093 Albright Rd., Rock Hill, SC. 12pm-until, live music, food, beer specials, burnout contest, wet t-shirt contest, door prizes, bike show, bike games. 803-366-0800. APR 12 GRAND OPENING C & S Custom Cycles, 1093 Albright Rd., Rock Hill, SC. Food, vendors, live music, bike games, ride in bike show, 50/50. 803366-0800. APR 12 GOOD SHEPHERD POKER RUN Sons of the South M/C, 1927 Bethabara Church Rd., Cross Hill, SC. 1st out 12 last out 1pm, $10/hand, food, 50/50, door prizes, raffle, music. Jamie 864-923-1806. Tommy 864-923-0052. APR 12 5TH ANNUAL OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE Ron Ayers, 1929 N. Memorial Dr., Greenville, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11:30am, $25/ rider $10/pass. Escorted ride. 252-7583084. APR 12 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH TRIAD POKER RUN Old Food Rite Grocery Store Parking Lot, 1319 NC HWY 62, Climax, NC. Reg 10am-10:50am, KSU 11am. Extra Cards $10. Awards for Best Hand, Runner Up

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and Worst Hand, 50/50, food, drink, door prizes. Benefits His Laboring Few Ministries. www.freedombikerchurchgreensboro.com Randy raustin001@triad.rr.com APR 12 SUDAN GHOSTBUSTER BIKE RIDE White Lake Fire Department, 1861 White Lake Dr, Elizabethtown, NC. Reg 9:30-11am, KSU 11am. dinner afterwards. Fundraiser for the Ghostbuster parade vehicle. Terry Baker ghostbuster151@yahoo.com 910-8721293. APR 12 4 ANNUAL SUDAN SHRINE TOMCAT PARADE UNIT RIDE Shrine Club, McPhail Road, Lumberton, NC. Reg 9:30am, ride 11am. $20. BBQ Lunch, door prizes, 50/50, auction. Thomas Smith boycelennon@yahoo.com 910-416-2600. TH

APR 12 ANNIVERSARY PARTY Smoky Mountain Steel Horses, 82 Locust Drive Way, Waynesville, NC. Food and entertainment. 828-452-7276. APR 12 RIDING FOR A CAUSE Cordova School, 194 Church St., Cordova, NC. KSU 1pm, $15/sgle $20/dbl, door prizes, 50/50, food, entertainment. Benefits the children of Cordova School. Hosted by Ol Skool Tribe Riding Club. Donnie Butler 910-280-8485. APR 12 SPECIAL OLYMPIANS POKER RUN Bi-Lo, 3353 Hwy 72 & 221E, Greenwood, SC. Reg 11:30am, first out 12, $15/rider $5/extra hand, food, entertainment, door prizes. Benefits SC Area 5, organized by Blue Knights MC (SCVII). bksevii@hotmail.com 864993-2519. APR 12 SE ROCHELLE RELIABILITY RUN Durham, NC. Vintage motorcycle (1969 and older) 120 mile, low speed ride through the Carolina Countryside. http://tonup-nc.blogspot.com/2012/12/ se-rochelle-d APR 12 RIDE THE SPRING SURVIVAL CHALLENGE RUN Lost Memories, 404 Manchester Rd., Spring Lake, NC. Reg 10:30, $20 each includes meal, $10 non-competitor includes meal, door prizes. www.bikersforbikersfoundation. com 910-551-1161.

APR 12 SALISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY’S 5 ALARM RIDE Salisbury Fire Dept. Station 1, 514 E Innes St., Salisbury, NC. Reg 10:30am ride 11:30am, $25/driver $10/ pass inc lunch, raffles, 50/50. call to Preregister. Rain date 5/3. Deidre Powell firewife7012@yahoo.com 704-224-4805. APR 12 TOMMY REEVES MEMORIAL RIDE Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Dr, Greenville, SC. Reg 10am-12, KSU 12:15, $20/bike, 50/50. Benefits the Tommy Reeves Foundation. 864-234-1340. APR 12 RELAY FOR LIFE POKER RUN Honda Suzuki of Sanford, 3128 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC. Reg 10am-12 KSU 12 $15/sgl $20/dbl, food, music, 50/50, auction. Hosted by Friends On A Mission & Souls Of Service. 919-7753638. APR 12 SEVEN SABRES BROTHERHOOD JAMI’S WINGS POKER RUN D& Q Motorsports, 44 N Broad St, Angier, NC. Reg 8:30am, KSU 10am, $20/sgl $25/dbl, $5/extra hand. 50/50, door prizes, cash prizes, food. Benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. www. sevensabresbrotherhood.com Arlene mabry ssabres7@yahoo.com 919-4227234. APR 12 CRUISIN’ FOR A CAUSE BENEFITING VICTORY JUNCTION Spare Time, 5502 Hornaday Rd., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12:30pm. $20/ bike. live music, raffles, prizes. Benefits Victory Junction Tiffany Landis tlandis@ bowline.com 336-292-5100. APR 12 POKER RUN TO BENEFIT PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION American Legion Riders Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, FuquayVarina, NC. 11am, $15 inc meal, 2up $25. Poker run, cash prizes, bike night, live music, bike games, 50/50. www. alpost116nc.org 919-557-5990. APR 12 BIKERS FOR KIDS FUN RUN/POKER RUN Applebee’s of Clemmons, 5636 Hwy 67, Boonville, NC. Reg 8-9:30am, last out 10. $15/bike, $5/passenger. door prizes, 50/50, stunt riders, music. glc2312@yahoo.com 336403-9822.

APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Bellmont Citgo Station, 4214 NC Hwy 9, Burlington, NC. Reg 10:30 $10/hand. Dave Blum 336-578-8897. Jason Puryear 336269-6011. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Corner Pocket Sports Bar, 1456 U.S. 52, Albermarle, NC. Reg 9:45, ride 10:30 $10/ hand. Charles Holcombe 704-463-0111. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Lowe’s Food, 10106 S Main St, Archdale, NC. Reg 9:30am, Ride 10:30 $10/hand. Gwen Nichols 910-986-7800. Robert Causey 336-442-8885. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN American Classic Motorcycle Museum, 1170 US Hwy 64 W, Asheboro, NC. Reg 11:30am. $10/hand Gena Parker 336-963-3438. Quincy Williams 910-783-5122. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Belews Creek County Store, 6050 Belews Creek Rd, Walkertown, NC. Reg 9am ride 9:30.$10/hand Shannon Rights 336-4939413. Dexter Rights 336-997-5303. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Bojangles, 7701 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC. Reg 10am. $10/hand Derrick Hall 704239-2182. Gary Bridges 704-458-0571. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Virlie’s Grill, 58 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC. Reg 10am, leaving 10:30am. $10/hand. Bruce Miles 919-369-3246. Mike Mohan 919-363-8662. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Silver Diner, 295 N Talbert Blvd, Lexington, NC. Reg 10:30am, ride 11:30. $10/hand. Sue Everhart 336-239-7464 Dan Devoid 336-284-6110. APR 12 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Troutman’s BBQ, 1388 Warren Coleman Blvd, Concord, NC. Reg 9:30am, leaving 11am. $10/hand. Lynn Patterson 980-521-3132. Michael Morris 704-305-5536.

Cruisin’ Calendar APR 12 1ST ANNUAL SPRING BIKERS OLYMPICS PK Airpark, Airpark Dr., Raeford, NC. 9am-3pm, $10, bike show, door prizes, vendors, contest, door prizes. Benefits the Fort Bragg Fisher House, NC DAV, NC Gold Star Mothers and K & L Veterans Home. Art “Sandman” Tousignant 910-705-1763. APR 12 4TH ANNUAL PONY EXPRESS CHARITYRIDE NC Buffalo Soldiers M/C of Fayetteville. Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9am, Ride 10am. $15/Riders, $5/Passengers, Food, Refreshment, Raffle Prizes. Police escorted, to benefit community charities. Rain Date 4/26 ncbuffalosoldiers.com Anor Burnside anor.burnside@yahoo. com 910-494-4513. APR 12 EASTER BASKET RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice. com Sarah Hager sarah@rayprice.com 919-832-2261. APR 12 2ND ANNUAL ECKERD 2ND CHANCE RIDE Cape Fear Harley Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 12pm, ride 12:30pm. Wine tasting/appetizers provided. Ride benefits Eckerd programs in NC. Eckerd is a non-profit organization providing second chances to at-risk youth & families. Erin McQueen emcqueen@eckerd. org 910-633-4864. APR 12 6TH ANNUAL MILES FOR MUTTS BENEFIT Lucky’s Saloon, 1453 Industry Drive, Burlington, NC. Reg 9:30am. $10/single, $15/double. Event to Benefit the Humane Society of Alamance County. Kay Teague 336-4372099 or Terri Wall 336-380-6892. Bar 336-570-1050. APR 12 6TH ANNUAL GASTON COUNTY CBA SPRING THAW SWAP MEET CBA Lodge, 267 Stowe Rd., Gastonia, NC. 10am-5pm, dice roll 10-3:30pm, vendors, games. Terry 704825-2609. Gabby 704-868-4688. APR 12-13 DEMO DAYS Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. H-D Demo truck, vendors, food avail. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm. www.smokinharley.com 336722-3106.

APR 12-14 DRAGS, HOGS & DOGS COOKOUT Speedway Harley-Davidson, 10049 Wellington Rd., Concord, NC. 12-4pm www.speedwayharley-davidson.com Jamie Abercrombie jabercrombie@rogersnc.com 704-979-Ride. APR 13 SPRING BIKE SHOW Locked & Loaded Bar & Grill, 1125 Hwy 70, Garner, NC. Bike show, live music & vendors. www.llgrill.com 919661-6688. APR 18 ANNIVERSARY PARTY Performance Cycles, 1752 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC. 6-10pm, food, vendors, live music, bike games, car & bike show, entertainment. www.performancecyclesnc.com 910-228-5764. APR 18-20 ROCKABUNNY RUMBLE 3 Suck Bang Blow Original, 3393Hwy 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SO. Car/ Bike/Truck Show, live music, games, creeper races, beer belly & tattoo contests, Miss Rockabunny pin-up contest, paint the lady and more. www.suckbangblow.com Bill Barber bill@suckbangblow.com 843-446-7504. APR 19 FLAT TRACK RACING Woodleaf Speedway, 3345 Potneck Rd., Woodleaf, NC. Gates open 3pm, practice 5pm, racing 7pm. www.woodleafspeedway.com 704-902-2287. APR 19 EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA Tilley Harley-Davidson, 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. www. tilleyhd.com 704-872-3883. APR 19 H.O.G/L.O.H EASTER EGG HUNT & KIDS BIKE SHOW Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. 11am-1pm www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. APR 19 VETERANS MC SPRING VA HOSPITAL RUN Bubba’s 33, 500 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 11:30am, ride 12:30pm. Fun, food, music, raffles, door prizes chance to win a Glock 21. Benefits the Veterans Hospital. Jacob Jacobvmc@gmail.com 630-877-5253. APR 19 1ST BIKE BASH OF 2014 Harley-Davidson of New Bern, 1613 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, NC. 12-4pm, music, fun games. www.harley-davidsonnewbern.com 252-633-4060.

11 APR 19 EASTER BUNNY AND EGG HUNT Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Dr., Burlington, NC. 122pm www.downhomehd.com 336-2271261. APR 19 EASTER EGG HUNT Speedway Harley-Davidson, 10049 Wellington Rd., Concord, NC. Easter egg Hunt for prizes 12-4. www.speedwayharleydavidson.com Jamie Abercrombie jabercrombie@rogersnc.com 704-979-Ride. APR 19 HOGS FOR DOGS Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Animal groups raising awareness. www.smokinharley.com 336-722-3106. APR 19 BIG KIDS EASTER EGG HUNT Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. www.smokinharley.com 336-722-3106. APR 19 INAUGURAL CAPE FEAR EGG DROP Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Kids 12 and under 12pm. Special egg hunt for adults. www.capefearhd. com 910-864-1200. APR 19 9TH ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHARITY RIDE Retired Military Association Building, 120 Old Elizabethtown Rd., Fayetteville, NC. $15/rider, inc breakfast, the ride, and lunch. Reg 8am, ride 9:30am police escorted. Door prizes. Ssgt. Lowe llowe@ ccsonc.org 910-824-4208. APR 19 JESSE’S BIG BANG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RIDE FOR SPACE PHYSICS Smokin’ HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. Reg 9am, ride 11am. $20/ bike. Food, 50/50 & Raffle Drawings. Scholarship Ride in memory of Jesse King, Jr. www.smokinharley.com Bill Dotson brobill@smokinharley.com 336722-3106. APR 19 MARVIN “KNOWLEDGE” LEE MEMORIAL RIDE Honda Suzuki of Sanford, 3128 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC. Reg 12, KSU 12:30, $10/ bike $5/pass, $10/cars. Benefits Marvin “Knowledge” Lee Scholarship fund. Testy 919-935-4537.

12 APR 19 GASTON COUNTY TOY RUN FOR KIDS BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER CBA Homestead, 267 Stowe Rd., Gastonia, NC. 8am-until food run outs. $6/donation. Gabby Mintz ncharleygurl@yahoo.com 704-868-4688. APR 19 OPEN HOUSE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 8am-5pm www.rayprice. com 919-832-2261. APR 19 BIKES, BUTTS & BBQ Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E Marion St., Shelby, NC. Reg 9:30, KSU 11:30, $30/sgl, $40/dbl includes t-shirt & lunch. Silent auction, door prizes, 50/50, food, 2014 H-D Street Glide raffle. Benefits the International Lineman’s Museum & Hall of Fame. www.linemanmuseumride.com 704-482-7683. APR 19-27 OUTER BANKS BIKE WEEK Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC. Entertainment, food, events and special attractions, bike shows, poker run, guided tours, party nights, tattoo and bikini contest, over 100 vendors, live music, pig picking. www.outerbanksbikeweek. com 252-338-8866. APR 25 HOGS & RAGS KICK OFF PARTY The Speakeasy, 3983 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 8pm. Food, live music. www.hogsandrags.com 910818-0458. APR 25-26 MYSTERY PARTY - 70’S THEME CONTEST Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-973-8405. APR 26 WNC LARGE BREED K9 RESCUE POKER RUN 2014 Creekside Oyster House, 483 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC. sign up 11am- 12 pm first bike out 12pm last in 4pm $30 entry $ 5 extra hand includes Music, Food, T Shirt, tattoo contest, 50/50, prizes. wnclargebreedk9rescue@gmail.com 828-5861985. APR 26 SPRING OPEN HOUSE & DEMO DAY Tilley Harley-Davidson, 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. www. tilleyhd.com 704-872-3883.

Cruisin’ Calendar APR 26 GARAGE PARTY/BOOT CAMP Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. 1-3pm www. tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. APR 26 2014 BIRTHDAY BASH Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. music, food. www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. APR 26 OPEN HOUSE Sandhill Harley-Davidson, 7540 US Hwy 15-501, Pinehurst, NC. www.sandhillharleydavidson.com 910-295-9033. APR 26 3RD ANNUAL THUNDERBOLT BBQ SAUCE PARTY Crazy Shots, 668 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC. Food, music. 919-732-1003. APR 26 3RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY Baggerz Saloon, 4212 Ebert Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. Live music, food, vendor, bike wash, bikini contest. 336283-9190. APR 26 9TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY D & Q Motorsports, 44 North Broad St., Angier, NC. Pig picking between 1 and 2, live music all afternoon. www.dandqmotorsports. com 919-639-5511. APR 26 5TH ANNUAL CHEROKEE CHILDREN’S HOME BENEFIT Hilltop Tavern, Hwy 221N, Chesnee, SC. 12pm, $20/person, food, music, bike show $10/entry. Benefits Cherokee Children’s Home. 828-289-2088. APR 26 2ND ANNUAL 1822 CHARITY RIDE FOR HEALTH New Jerusalem Cathedral, 1822 Sharpe Rd., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10am-1pm, $15/sgl $20/ dbl. Food & beverages, bike dedication. Bringing awareness to health and wellness. Maseta Dorley maseta@newjc.org 336-355-7920. APR 26 DEMO EVENT Speedway Harley-Davidson, 10049 Wellington Rd., Concord, NC. Demo rides all day www.speedwayharleydavidson Jamie Abercrombie jabecrombie@speedway 704-979-Ride. APR 26 OFFICER DOWN RIDE Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson, 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Reg 9-10am, KSU 10, $20/rider $10/pass,

50/50, food. Spons by Blue Knight NC 17. Benefits area law enforcement officers and police survivors. Jeff Tripp 910-620-8730 www.officerdownride.org Tom Loftus 910-409-1404. APR 26 PGRC TOUR AMVETS, 1831 Ribaut RD, Port Royal, SC. Reg 10am-11am. Proceeds go to comfort boxes for local hospitalized children. www.praetorianguardrc.net Rough Rider roughrider@praetorianguardrc.net 843252-4423. APR 26 BACA CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS POKER RIDE Moose Lodge, 2824 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10:30am. $15/biker, $5/passengers and/or extra hands. Live Music, Barbecue Plate included. Door Prizes. Proceeds used to benefit abused children in our community. www.bacaworld.org Pinball or Windy president@ bacacapitalareanc.org 919-324-4702. APR 26 THE MELTDOWN Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville, NC. 12. live music, food, vendors, vintage bike show (pre 1980 bikes). Spons by Ton-Up NC, Highlands. www.meltdownvintage.com 828-684-1235. APR 26 WILKES COUNTY FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL Crossroads Harley-Davidson, 1921 Us Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Proceeds to a memorial site for the firemen of Wilkes County. Robert Padgett rpadgett2784@ hotmail.com 704-881-1833. APR 26 CAROLINA BIKER BASH III BIKE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Big Daddy’s, 11030 Asheville Hwy, Inman, SC. 9am, pre-reg $10 or $15 door for spot, bike show reg 12-1, $5 entry fee, music, burn out pit, 50/50. Portion of proceeds will go to charity. Davie “Otis” Tucker 864-612-8365. APR 26 5TH ANNUAL CHUCK SHEARER MEMORIAL BIKE RUN Longbeard’s Bar & Grill, 5040 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC. Reg 11am-12, last out 12. $20/bike $10/pass. Food, auction, raffles, rain or shine. Benefits Chuck Shearer Leukemia Foundation. www.chuckshearerlf.org 610-637-2550.

Cruisin’ Calendar APR 26 16TH KERRI D EFIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BIKE RUN West Stanly High School, 306 E Red Cross Rd, Oakboro, NC. Reg 10am, ride 11am. Police escort, BBQ, t-shirts, raffle, after party, rain or shine Fund raiser for scholarship to keep Kerri’s memory alive. www.kerripooh.com Scott & Tracy Efird kdescholarship@aol.com 704-888-4587. APR 26 HOGS & RAGS Airborne & Special Operations Museum, 100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. 7:30am, $50/ entry, $30/add rider, food. Benefits Green Beret Foundation, American Cancer Society and Kidsville News. www.hogsandrags.com Wendy 910-818-0458. APR 26 4TH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE CANCER POKER RUN Canton Armory, 71 Penland Street, Canton, NC. Reg 10am, last out 12pm. $20/Rider, $10/Pass includes poker hand and food. $5 extra hand. t-shirt sales, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more. Benefits American Cancer Society. Gail Paxton 828-2313166 Jenny Stamey stamey_d@bellsouth.net 828-734-3552. APR 26 KRISPY KREME’S CHARITY POKER RUN Tilley HarleyDavidson of Salisbury, 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. Reg 9am, first out 10am. Doughnuts avail. Benefits Victory Junction. Gary Moss garymoss@windstream. net 704-638-6044. APR 26 RIDE FOR JASON & FRIENDS Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9-10am, $20-$25/rider, $15/pass. Benefits Life Experiences, employs adults with developmental disabilities. Games & prizes. www.rayprice.com Mary Madenspacher 919-467-1973. APR 26 BIKE SHOW TO BENEFIT KID’S PATH FOR HOSPICE Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Road, Burlington, NC. Event to Benefit Kid’s Path for Hospice. For More Info Contact Mike Covington (336) 516-6056 downhomeharley.com Dealership 336227-1261. APR 27 #NO CHILD HOMELESS BENEFIT RUN Beaver Bar, 3381 US 17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC. $5 break-

fast 8am. ride 12:30. BBQ lunch, silent auctions, prizes, raffles, music. Proceeds support the girls-infants-woman @ hc teens and infants. www.hcteensandinfants.net Frank Demaria hcteensandinfantsshelterhome@yahoo.com 843-2025412. APR 27 RELAY FOR LIFE RIDE Rockingham Moose Lodge, 128 Crow Run, Rockingham, NC. $10/single, $15/ Double. Reg 12-1pm, ride 1pm. Lunch inc. Benefits American Cancer Society Relay For Life. David Goodwin david. goodwin@perdue.com 910-995-8450. APR 27 RIDE FOR A CURE C & P Mini Mart, 700 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC. Reg 1-2pm, ride 2:15pm. $10/single rider, $15/double, $15/car. Benefits Harvest 4 Hope Relay for Life team. Illya Chavis Lindsey illyasconcession@yahoo.com 910-521-9856. APR 27 8TH ANNUAL RALEIGH PINK RIBBON RIDE Scooters Bar & Grill, 1911 Sego Court, Raleigh, NC. Reg 8:30am-10:30am, ride 11am. $25/ rider, $40/2up. inc t-shirt, lunch & music. Silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50, giveaway’s. Benefits the Pretty in Pink Foundation. www.Raleighpinkribbonride.com Peggy Raleighpinkribbonridepeggy@ gmail.com 919-819-2866.

Scan This QR Code To Check For Events That Missed The Print Issue MAY 2 BUG RUN - RELAY FOR LIFE Downtown Lincolnton NC, 326 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC. Reg 7:30-8:45pm. Ride 9pm. $10 first sticker, $5 additional stickers. Cash prizes. Benefit Relay for Life. Mark Eaker greeneatsomtn@yahoo.com 980-241-9755. MAY 2-3 COUPLES WEEKEND Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-9738405. MAY 2-4 SMOKE IN THE VALLEY #2 Antioch Speedway, 2850 Race Track St, Morganton, NC. 2 adults $40 wknd pass, family $50 wknd pass, free

13 camping with wknd pass, bike show, live music, games, www.antiochspeedway.net dan4523@yahoo.com 828-394-9097. MAY 2-4 RUN FOR THE SON 2014 Roanoke Christian Camp, 389 Christian Service Camp Rd., Washington, NC. Fri 5pm-dinner ride, Sat 10am- 100 mile ride, Sun 9am-service. Hank Richard ridn4him@gmail.com 910-333-2009. MAY 2-4 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES SPRING MOTORCYCLE RALLY Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Music, vendors, bike games, bike show. www.handlebarcorral.com handlebarcorral@aol.com 828-246-2101. MAY 3 5TH ANNUAL BIKE RIDE FOR RICHMOND COUNTY Buddy Roe’s, 188 Bill Covington Rd., Rockingham, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 1:30pm, $15/ sgl $20/dbl, food, 50/50, door prizes, auction. Benefits Special Olympics. 910410-0344. MAY 3 ALLISON HUNT MEMORIAL RIDE Ledford Senior High School, 140 Jesse Green Rd, Thomasville, NC. Reg 9am ride 11, $20/bike, escorted ride, raffle off tv, 50/50, auction, food. Rain date May 4th. Benefits scholarships. Matt Craven matt.identity@northstate. net 336-847-8570. MAY 3 ANNUAL BENEFIT RUN Newport VFW, 1316 Hibbs Rd, Newport, NC. Reg 10am KSU 12, live music, food, 50/50. In Memory of Barrett “Wildman” Vogel. Benefits Ronald McDonald House Greenville, NC. 252726-8986. MAY 3 WOOFSTOCK RIDE FOR SPAY/NEUTER FUNDRAISER Aiken County Animal Shelter, 333 Wire Rd., Aiken, SC. Reg 9:30am, $20/sgl, $30/ dbl, music, food, dog contest, fun. www. fotasaiken.org woofstock@fotasaiken. org 586-292-5891. MAY 3 FORSYTH CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE & ENFORCERS LAW ENFORCEMENT MC SPECIAL OLYMPICS RIDE Smokin’ Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr, Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 8-10am. $20 & $25 inc meal

14 & T-Shirt. Auction, prize drawings, live music. Ride to benefit North Carolina Special Olympics. www.smokinharley. com Bill Dotson brobill@smokinharley. com 336-722-3106. MAY 3 7TH ANNUAL FORGOTTEN SONS MC WOUNDED WARRIOR RUN AmVets Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC. Reg 10am, ride 12pm. $20/single, $10/additional. BBQ dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, door prizes, raffles. Proceeds help support wounded veterans and those who have sacrificed. Bacon Baconfsmc@gmail. com 843-575-0205. MAY 3 2ND ANNUAL SPRING ST. JUDE RIDE FOR CHILDREN Traders Village, 2745 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN. Ride 1pm sharp, $15/rider $10/pass, food. Rain date May 17th. Bob 423-2920944. MAY 3 OPEN HOUSE AND AMERICAN “IRON” BIKE RAFFLE Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Entertainment, food, kid stuff and bike raffle. $10 donation per ticket. Vendor spots available. www.capefearhd.com 910864-1200. MAY 3 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S HOME 2ND QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY Speedway H-D, 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. Reg 11:30, ride 12:15 for the ride to the home. Bring a gift from the wish list. Lunch provided. bikerswithacause.com Darby Dillard ddawgsta222@yahoo.com 704-5451062. MAY 3 CALABASH LIONS CLUB BENEFIT RUN Beach House HarleyDavidson, 4919 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am. $15/ Rider, $10/Passenger- event T shirt. escorted ride, free lunch, 50/25/25, door prizes, plaques. Benefits Boys & Girls Home, Lake Waccamaw. Sterling Page sepage@atmc.net 910-209-1801. MAY 3 10TH ANNUAL WITHERSPOON MEMORIAL RIDE Intimidators Stadium, 2888 Moose Rd, Kannapolis, NO. Police escorted ride. Reg 8:30-10:30am, Ceremony 10:40am, KSU

Cruisin’ Calendar 11am. $25 inc T-shirt and lunch. Family event, K9 demo, bounce houses, police motorcycle skill challenge, 5K, auction, static displays and more. Benefits children of fallen Law Enforcement Officers. www.witherspoonmemorialfund.com Dana Nance dnance29@carolina.rr.com MAY 3 8TH ANNUAL CAROLINA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW NC Transportation Museum, 411 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC. Reg 9am until 12, for motorcycles between 1900-1994. www.nctrans.org/events carolinamcshow@aol.com 336-924-8705. MAY 3 SPAGHETTI DINNER Thomasville Moose Lodge #1868, 114 Thomasville Moose Lodge Rd., Thomasville, NC. 3-7pm, $5 plate. Shaggy 336-442-8885. Benefits Davidson Co. Chapter and Triad CBA/ABATE of NC. Danny Devoid 336-284-6110. MAY 3 3RD ANNUAL CRUIZIN FOR CRITTERS Cox’s Harley Davidson, 2795 Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. kickstands up 10am, $20/riders, $5/passenger. Music, food, baked goods, bounce house, corn hole. 9am-4pm. vendor booths. http://midgenoblesecondchances. com/second-chances- Midge Noble secondchances@embarqmail.com 336302-0366. MAY 3 8TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY The world’s only synchronized women’s motorcycle ‘just ride’ day MAY 3 VFW POST 9899 POKER RUN VFW Post 9899, 2923 Archdale Rd., Archdale, NC. Food, Band, T-shirts, Auction. 336 431-1106. MAY 3 7TH ANNUAL FIRE HOUSE RUN Oakdale Fire Station #2, 2080 Dunlap Roddey Rd, Rock Hill, SC. Charity event that provides necessities of life for local residents of Ft Mill, Lancaster and Rock Hill. www.comporiumpioneers.com Leon Yard leon.yard@ comporium.com 803-448-8116. MAY 3 1ST ANNUAL VFW POST 9960 POKER RUN VFW Post 9960 Cedar Point NC, 246 VFW Rd, Swansboro, NC. Reg 8:30-10am. KSU 10:30. $15/

rider, $10/passenger. food, door prizes, 50/50. Vendors Welcome $25. Benefits VFW Post 9960 http://myvfw.org/nc/ post9960/ Larry Earl earllr1390@gmail. com 910-467-9308. MAY 3 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 1010:30am. www.rayprice.com 919-8322261. MAY 3 DAV COMING HOME RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9-11:30am, $20/rider $10/pass. www. rayprice.com 919-832-2261. MAY 3 9TH ANNUAL JERRALD WILLIAM SCHOLARSHIP FUN RUN Jones Intermediate School, 2170 Riverside Dr., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 10am, KSU noon! $15/single, $25/double, includes meal. All proceeds go toward college scholarships for high school seniors. Joel Mitchell jmitchell18@embarqmail. com 336-710-4236. MAY 3 CVMA 15-5 6TH ANNUAL BENEFIT RIDE Crossroads HarleyDavidson, 1921 U.S. Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC. The police escorted, live music. Benefits Vets in need. www. cvmaride.com John Vidas john@dragonflyvideo.com 704-906-6878. MAY 4 INDEPENDENT BENEFIT RUN #21 Ben’s V Twin, 5815 Hwy 74W, Indian Trail, NC. Also register Hollywood Cycles 140-B Hickory Grove Rd, McAdenville NC, Reg 11am, last out 1pm, $15/1 hand $25/ 2 hands, live music, auction, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits Rachel Rushing. 704-821-1550. MAY 4 17TH ANNUAL FREEDOM MEMORIAL WALL DEDICATION Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. 10am-3pm, gospel music, worship service memorial ride, music, memorial wall dedication. Event t-shirts, 50/50 raffles. Benefits the perpetual care of the wall. $10/bike. 336722-3106. MAY 4 SC MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RALLY AT THE STATE HOUSE Quaker Steak & Lube, 941

Cruisin’ Calendar Spears Creek Court, Columbia, SC. Meet & Greet 10am-12 then escorted ride to the State House for rally. Ralph Bell 803556-2354.

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MAY 4 N.C. TRIANGLE RIDE FOR KIDS Jordan Lake State Park, White Oak Recreation Area, White Oak Beach Rd., Apex, NC. $40/motorcycle. Reg 8am-9:30am. Escorted ride 10am. Rain or shine! Benefits the Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation. Ride for Kids rideforkids@rideforkids.org 800-253-6530.

MAY 10 LUKE FEST 2 Dog House, 3049 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC. Poker Run hosted by Steele Angels. ride 12 Noon. $15/rider inc food. Cash prizes, 50/50, door prizes, auction. Family Fun, games for children and adults. Come help support Luke, he is a 4 yr old with brain cancer. Kim Richardson LukeFest2@aol. com 910-309-8484.

MAY 9-11 VETERAN’S POW-WOW Veteran’s Park, 691 W Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC. Gates open 9am, admission $8, seniors over 65, children under 12 and Veterans and Gold Star Mothers - free. Benefits The Veteran Memorial Foundation to supply food and services for Veterans. www.thevmf.org 336-749-0593. MAY 9-11 CRYSTAL COAST BIKE RALLY Cedar Point Tavern, 1121 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC. Live Music, Games, Poker Run. Chris facebook. com/cedarpttavern 252-393-1433. MAY 9-18 RALLY ON THE STRAND Barefoot Landing, 219 Strand Industrial Dr., Little River, SC. Vendors www. barefootbikerally.com MAY 10 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY AND OPEN HOUSE American Adrenaline, 129 Labrador Dr. Ste 4, Randleman, NC. 11am-3pm, music, food, drinks, free t-shirts, raffle, giveaways. www.americanadrenaline.net 336-500-8903. MAY 10 BIKERS FOR CHRIST BLOCK PARTY Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Food, chili cook-off, raffle, prizes, live music, 50/50. Tim Fontaine bfcfontaine@gmail.com 919-201-1760. MAY 10 2014 DARE RIDE Bartlett Yancey High School, 536 W Main St., Yanceyville, NC. Reg 9-11am, KSU 11:30, $20/bike, car or truck, $10/pass, food, 50/50, music. Benefits Caswell Co. D.A.R.E. program. 336-694-4212. MAY 10 GOLDSBORO OPEN HOUSE & CUSTOMER VALUE DAY Shelton’s Harley-Davidson, 606 Corpo-

MAY 10 2014 CASWELL COUNTY DARE RIDE Bartlett Yancey High School, 536 E Main St., Yanceyville, NC. Reg 9-11am, KSU 11:30. $20/ bike, car, or truck. $10/passenger. Live music, lunch, 50/50, Alcohol free, family friendly, escorted ride hosted by Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, VA XIII. Benefits the Caswell Co DARE program. Dennis county159@ yahoo.com 434-709-0505. MAY 12-18 CRUSIN’ THE COAST SPRING BIKE RALLY Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC. www.myrtlebeachharley.com 843-369-5555. MAY 15 BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY Washington D.C., National motorcycle lobby day sponsored by Motorcycle Riders Foundation www.mrf. org Jeff Hennie Jeff@MRF.org 202-5460983. MAY 16-17 ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA SOUTHERN NATIONAL MEET Denton Farmpark, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. Gates open 8am, swap meet, vendors, narrated antique motorcycle parade, Historic Motor Maids on Saturday. www. amcasouthernationalmeet.com Bob Aton 417-838-4777. MAY 16-18 BIKERS FOR BIKERS FOUNDATION ANNUAL SPRING RALLY Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro, NC. Gates open 12pm on Fri. vendors, beer garden, camping, music. $45 wknd/includes camping, $40/wearing the logo patch, $20/day w/o camping. www.bikersforbikersfoundation.com 910-551-1161.

15 MAY 17 ARMED FORCES DAY POKER RUN Blue Ridge Harley Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Poker Run reg 9:30-11am. Food, T-shirt, 50/50, door prizes, prize for best and worst hands. Proceeds go to building of a Veteran’s Garden of Honor. Fran Little veteransgardenofhonor@gmail. com 828-241-3636. MAY 17 BLESSING OF THE BIKES United Methodist Church, Hwy 17 and Mineola Blvd, Little River, SC. Blessing of the Bikes 10am-12pm. MAY 17 ANNUAL HELL ON WHEELS BASH H.O.W. North Carolina Clubhouse, 3251 Hwy 441, Sylva, NC. Food, Band. Benefits Wounded Warriors. Moses how@gmail.com 410991-0049. MAY 17 ARMED FORCES DAY CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Veterans Park, 300 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. Veteran Organizations and the Fayetteville Community will provide info, job help, services, Food avail. AFMC Poker Run at Ray Price Triumph at 12pm and will end at NC Veterans Park. Wreath Laying ceremony, Golden Knights will jump into park for the Missing Man table, Fireworks. Nobody afmccentralnc3@gmail.com 910-797-8861. MAY 17 AUTISM MOTORCYCLE RIDE New River Harley-Davidson, 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. Police escorted ride reg 10am, ride 11am. Riders $15, passenger $5. Free food, door prizes, 50/50. Benefits local residents with autism camp scholarships to Camp Royall. rain or shine. Marina Jorge marinajorge84@gmail.com 910539-1182. MAY 17 9TH ANNUAL KELLY KINCAID MEMORIAL/SCHOLARSHIP RIDE Burke County Fairgrounds, 145 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC. Reg 9-11am, ride 11am. $20. Benefits the Kelly Kincaid Scholarship Fund. Pre-Reg online for event t-shirt. https://ncblueknights23. shutterfly.com/ Joe Blumetti nc23@ blueknights.org 828-438-5390.

16 MAY 17 16TH ANNUAL SHOW-OFF CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW American Children’s Home, 3844 NC Hwy 8, Lexington, NC. Reg 8am - 12pm, $20 entry fee, free to spectators. Vendor fee $25. Raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, DJ and Live Bands, food vendors, Activities for kids, awards and trophies. http://www.ach-nc. org Craig Burris cburris@ach-nc.org 336-357-7126. MAY 17 LORDS OF LOYALTY MC CHARITY BLOW OUT 2014 Kickback Jacks, 1405 Garner Station Blvd, Garner, NC. 12pm. Benefits for Military Mission in Action. Cricket cricket12of12@gmail.com 252-903-1903. MAY 17 SEVEN SABRES BROTHERHOOD KENDA’S WISH PJ POKER RUN D& Q Motorsports, 44 N Broad Street, Angier, N. Reg $20/ bike, $25/rider, $5/extra hand. starts 8:30, KSU 10am. Door prizes, special gifts, 50/50, cash prize, food, entertainment. Proceeds to purchase PJ’s for UNC Children’s Hospital. Ride in memory of Kenda Eckles, daughter of s SSB member. www.sevensabresbrotherhood. com Arlene mabry ssabres7@yahoo.com 919-422-7234. MAY 18 3RD ANNUAL OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, 2351 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC. Reg 1pm ride 2pm sharp, pre reg $15/rider $5/pass, day of $20/rider $10/pass. Johnny Overby bknc24@live.com 828-750-4338. MAY 21 LOBBY DAY 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC. 9am www.cba-abatenc.org Charlie Boone 919-269-4193. MAY 23-25 MEMORIAL DAY & ANNIVERSARY PARTY Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www. ridersroost.com 336-973-8405. MAY 23-25 MAGGIE VALLEY SPRING RALLY Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Admin $10 day, bike games, bike shows, vendors, door prizes, live music, LED light show, tours, event t’s, Military appreciation day. www.maggievalleyspringrally.com sonny@maggievalleyrallys.com 423-465-5855.

Cruisin’ Calendar MAY 24 1ST ANNUAL “SALUTE THE SOLDIERS” CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE Clemmons Motorcycles, 2636 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC. Reg 12, KSU 1 then ride to National Veteran’s Cemetery in Salisbury to place flowers on the fallen soldiers graves. In honor of Dan Boyd. www. flowersforthefallen.org 336-766-4945. MAY 24 CRUZ AUTO SHOW Golden Antiques and Tresures, 4537 US 220, Summerfield, NC. beautiful vehicles, food and drinks, music. proceeds to help support members of a team from Oak Ridge United Methodist Church traveling to Cruz Blanca, Guatemala. Eric Hoefler dirtracinguru@gmail.com 336501-7240. MAY 24 7TH ANNUAL HERO DAY & BIKE RALLY 110 Town Square, Burnsville, NC. Reg 10am-12, KSU 12. Ends with colors presentation, lunch, raffles, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and more. Proceeds will go to Mt. Mitchell Marine Corp League 1266 to help veterans who are unable to help themselves. Mark Thomas 828-467-0259. MAY 24 RIDE FOR READERS Veterans Memorial Park, 691 W. Lebanon St., Mt. Airy, NC. Kickstands up 10am. $20/Riders, $5/passengers and children 12 and under ride for free. Lunch and live music. Benefits all the NWRL libraries. http://www.nwrl.org/index. php?option=com_content&v Joan Sherif jsherif@nwrl.org 336-835-4894. MAY 24 RIDE FOR AUTISM HarleyDavidson of New Bern, 1613 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, NC. Reg 11am, ride 1pm $20 includes meal. Benefits Creekside Recreational Therapy Services camp for local kids with Autism. 252-6263020. MAY 25 SMOKY MOUNTAIN THUNDER MEMORIAL RIDE XIV Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave #202, Sevier, TN. Opening ceremony 10am, KSU 11am, police escorted, guest speaker, wreath placement, Taps with 21 gun salute. www.smokymountainthunder.net Ron Giddis 865-4536532.

MAY 25 ROLLING THUNDER XXVII “RIDE FOR FREEDOM” N. Pentagon Parking Lot, Washington, DC. 8am, ride 12pm to Vietnam Veterans Memorial. www.rollingthunder1.com Bob 336-924-0610. MAY 30-31 BOONE BIKE RALLY High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Greene Rd., Boone, NC. $15/Fri, $25/ Sat, $20/wknd, biker games, wet t-shirt contest, vendors, live music, camping available, coolers allowed. www. boonebikerally.com 828-733-8060. MAY 31 NORTH CENTRAL CBA PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RIDE Applebees, 4690 N. Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC. 8am-10am KSU 11, $7 plate northcentralcba@gmail.com 336-493-9413. MAY 31 RIDE FOR A CURE Hooters Winston Salem NC, 120 Hanes Square Circle, Winston Salem, NC. Annual Cancer Ride, Police escorted ride for Cancer, Reg 9am, ride 11am. $15/bike, $5/additional rider. door Prizes, 50/50, ride T-Shirt avail. steelrainmc.com Sandman sandman@steelrainmc.com 704-9138907. MAY 31 - JUN 1 DAYS OF THUNDER Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson, 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Columbia, SC. BBQ competition to benefit St. Judes. www.thundertowerharley.com 803-461-1121. MAY 31 - JUNE 1 AMRA ALLHARLEY NITRO NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Us Hwy 1 North, Rockingham, NC. Admission $45(3 days), Sat & Sunday $35, Sat OR Sun $20. Gates open Fri-12, Sat and Sun 8am. www.rockinghamdragway.com 910-582-3400. JUN 6-8 GYPSY WOMEN SPRING FLING Legends Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. 910-867-2364. JUN 7 3RD ANNUAL NC DEAF BLIND ASSOCIATES POKER RUN Shelton’s Harley-Davidson, 1043 Industrial Park Dr., Smithfield, NC. Reg 10:30am, ride 12pm. $20/bike, $10/ passenger. BBQ, live band, bikini bike

Cruisin’ Calendar wash, raffle, door prizes, 50/50, best/ worst hand, vendors. Proceeds go to the NC DBA for conference and camp this year. Rhonda Razzi Snappycheeks@ gmail.com 919-397-1013. JUN 7 ANGIER BIKE FEST Downtown Angier, Angier, NC. 10am-5pm, vendors, live music, food, rides, $10 entry for bike show. www.angierbikefest.com 919-639-2500. JUN 7 SC ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES POKER RUN Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson, 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Columbia, SC. Reg 10am, last out 12, $20/rider $10/pass. door prizes, auction, 50/50. Hosted by Thunder Riders H.O.G. 803-461-1121. JUN 7 RIDE FOR ELSIE Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Rd., Salisbury, NC. Reg 9-11am, ride 12, $25/sgl $30/dbl, door prizes, 50/50, silent auction, food, entertainment. Benefits Spina Bifida education. Stephanie 704-267-6336. JUN 7 3 ANNUAL SETH NALL SCHOLARSHIP RIDE Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 9429 Archdale Rd., Trinity, NC. Reg. 10am, KSU 11am. $20 rider, $10 passenger, Best hand $100, Worst $25. 50/50, Ride ends w/ food, fun, fellowship. Proceeds go to scholarships for Trinity HS graduates. Tim Nall TimNall@me.com 336-9895000. RD

JUN 7 CLASSIC, ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CYCLES Faith American Legion Park, Legion Street, Faith, NC. All makes and models welcome. 8am-? Proceeds to benefit Boy Scouting. Tom Duncan aircavsoldat@aol.com 704-6404177. JUN 7 RVI RUMBLE RIDE Randolph Vocational Industries, 731 Farr St, Asheboro, NC. Bike Show $10 entry fee. Reg 10am, Judging at 12pm. Biker $10, Rider $5 Inc Hot Dog lunch. Reg. 10am, ride 1pm. 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Food, DJ and Face Painting. Benefits RVI- a non-profit organization that assists adults with disabilities to become employed and independent. Tammy Maness tmaness@asheboro.com 336-629-0573.

JUN 7 FASHRM MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND MOTORCYCLE RIDE Arnette Park (Pavilion #3), 2165 Wilmington Hwy, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9-9:45am, ride 10am. $10/rider, $15 with passenger inc meal. 50/50, awards. Benefits Fayetteville Area Society For Human Resource www.fashrm.org Audwin Lindsay audwinlindsay@nc.rr.com 910-366-3983. JUN 7 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 10am-12. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261. JUN 7 5TH ANNUAL MOTORING FOR MONGRELS “JUST A DOG GONE RIDE!” Jean’s Place, 330 E Main St., Havelock, NC. Reg 11am ride 12. $20/rider $5/pass. Benefits the Carteret County Humane Society. 252504-2097. JUN 13-14 SPRING FLING Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-973-8405. JUN 14 GRACE UNDER FIRE M/M BENEFIT RIDE Crossroads HarleyDavidson, 1921 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Food, fellowship, and a silent auction. Proceeds to scholarships to disadvantaged graduating HS seniors. ssv_re@yahoo.com 336-385-0547. JUN 14 TRI COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL RIDE Old Currituck Court House, 2826 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck, NC. Reg 9-10:30am, KSU 11, escorted ride $15/ rider $5/pass. olliebiking@embarqmail. com JUN 14 CAMP LEJEUNE FISHER HOUSE POKER RUN Southeastern Steel Choppers, 125 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. hosted by the Viet Nam Vets Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club. Woodstock woodstocklvmc22@yahoo. com 870-245-6707. JUN 14 IRON BUTT RUN Quality Inn of Beaufort, 2001 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC. Reg 6-8am. 1000 mi. in 24hours or 1500 in 36hours. Benefits the Lowcountry Autism Foundation. Rain Date 6/21. www.praetorianguardrc.net roughrider@praetorianguardrc.net 843252-4423.

17 JUN 16 RIDE TO WORK DAY 2014 NC. www.ridetowork.org JUN 20-21 HONDA CHOPPERS Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-9738405. JUN 21 CRUSIN’ FOR THE KIDS Ride Now Powersports, 254 Concord Pkwy S., Concord, NC. Reg 9-10:45am, KSU 11am, pre-register $20/bike $5/ pass, day of $25/bike $5/pass, police escorted.. Hosted by Star Touring & Riding Chapter 443 & Hope Worldwide. 704-521-6506. JUN 21 CBA OF RANDOLPH CO. 6TH ANNUAL BIKE AND CAR SHOW Carquest Auto Parts, 831 East Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. Trophies awarded to Best in Show, 1st and 2nd place for bikes and car’s entry fee $15. Registration 10am till 1pm, Judging at 2pm. 50/50, free for spectators. Jay Flowers sinja106@ Yahoo.com 336-953-5981. JUN 21 4TH ANNUAL SHRINER’S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL BENEFIT Oriental Shrine Club, 510 High Point Rd, Greensboro, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am. $20/Single, $25/Double. Free food, giveaways, live music, silent auction, 50/50. Benefits Shriners Children’s Hospital helping Crippled Children Walk. Karen Hatchett khatchett@triad.rr.com 336707-7538. JUN 21 NC BIG SWEEP CHARITY RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9:3010am. $25/rider $10/pass. Jennifer Balik 919-669-3649 ncbigsweep.org Judy Bolin 910-269-9380. JUN 26 BIKE NIGHT AT THE BALL PARK NewBridge Bank Park, 408 Bellemeade St., Greensboro, NC. Gates open 6pm, Bike Parade on field before the game, Free secure bike parking, Thirsty Thursday $1 beer, first pitch 7pm. Tickets $7/advance, $9/day of game. Sponsored By The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine & H-D of Greensboro. www.GSOHoppers.com 336-2682888.

18 JUN 27-28 SMOKE OUT 15 Rockingham Dragstrip, US Hwy 1 N., Rockingham, NC. Chopper (Bike) Show, Mini Bike Races, 50’s Style Drag Racing, Builder Seminars, Painted Lady Contest, live music. 2-day adm $40, Sat $35, Preregister at SmokeOutRally.com. Friday, Noon to 11 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 11 pm SmokeOutRally.com Edge Edge.42@ mac.com 803-210-7272. JUL 4-5 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-973-8405. JUL 5 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 10am-12. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261. JUL 12 2ND ANNUAL USO RIDE FOR THE WARRIORS Jacksonville USO, 9 Tallman St, Jacksonville, NC. Benefits the Jacksonville, NC USO. Veterans Enforcement Motorcycle Association (VEMA) 2nd Annual Poker Run. Banshee vemadivabanshee@gmail.com 910-382-2069. JUL 12 WILD BUFFALO WING COOK-OFF Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 8am-5pm www.rayprice.com 919-8322261. JUL 18-19 SUMMER RAGE Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek, Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-973-8405. JUL 19 REVERSE RAFFLE MIDNIGHT RUN Legends Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. 910-867-2364. JUL 19 7TH ANNUAL HOSPICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY RIDE FOR ANGELS Denton FarmPark, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. Pre-reg $15/+$5 for second rider. Day of Reg. $20/+$5 for second rider. Reg. 8:30-10:30am, lunch inc. Ride 10:45am. Escorted ride. Door prizes and 50/50 drawing. Benefits patient and family services. hospiceofdavidson.org Tammy Troublefield ttroublefield@hospiceofdavidson.org 336-4755444.

Cruisin’ Calendar JUL 19 PATRIOT ROVERS RIDE FOR THE FALLEN Crescent Ford, 100 Old Winston Rd, High Point, NC. Reg. 8:30-10am $20/single, $30/doubleup. Free Breakfast First Hundred Riders, Food, Fun, Music, Bikini Bike Wash, 50/50, Door Prizes, Escorted Ride. Serving Soldiers Honoring Heroes Service Dogs for Combat Veterans Patriotrovers. org David Cantara info@patriotrovers. org 336-664-6990.

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By: Scott Wicker As in years past, an enthusiastic crowd looking to get great chili at Down Home Harley-Davidson came out on Saturday, March 1st to show support for the Burlington Ladies of Harley Annual Chili Cook Off. As is customary, those in attendance that made a donation to benefit the Burlington Ladies of Harley qualified for each of the 3 members participating to serve them an ample portion of chili. Several varieties of chili were served giving a variety of different flavors to this year’s event. Baked goods were also sold making this very popular event successful as usual. All of the contestants served up some great chili making it difficult to pick which was the best. When all was said and done and all the votes were counted, for the second year in a row, Myra Crawford was named the 2014 Burlington L.O.H. Chili Bean “Queen”. Myra also received a beautiful trophy and a $50 cash prize for her winning recipe. Myra will also represent the Burlington H.O.G. Chapter at the 28th Annual Bike Show and Chili Cook-Off to be held at Rommel HarleyDavidson in Durham, NC on Saturday, March 15th where several of the State’s H.O.G. Chapters will bring their best entrants to compete for H.O.G. Club bragging rights! Congratulations to Myra and thanks also to participants Linda Woody and Linda Fowler for helping make this such a fun and successful event! Thanks to Down Home Harley-Davidson for hosting the event and for their warm hospitality and

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1st Annual Reverse Raffle To Benefit The Biscuit Foundation By: Terri Wall, Kay Teague, & Scott Wicker On Saturday, February 22nd, Lucky’s Saloon along with The Compassionate Bikers of Alamance County held a reverse raffle to benefit The Biscuit Foundation. The Biscuit Foundation is a non-profit organization co-founded by Debbie Fuller and Robin Sheppard in 2008 to assure pet owners peace of mind by providing short or long term care for their pet in the event of the pet owners terminal illness, hospitalization, recovery from surgery, or sickness. Placement services are provided for pets whose owners have entered a nursing facility or have passed away. The name Biscuit Foundation was because Biscuit was the name of co-founder Debbie Fuller’s dog.

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By: Darby L. Dillard I can’t tell you “Thank You” enough. So that’s how I’ll begin. “Thank You” to each and everyone who participated in the first birthday party of the year. I want to thank Speedway HD, The Buffalo Troopers, “Betty’s Gang”, “The Rockwell Gang”, Smiley’s Cycle Works, Sic Customs, Law Petroleum, and everyone who visited BikersWithACause.com to choose a gift. I’ll admit I almost drove my pick-up, but I’m glad we rode the bikes. It was around 38º when I left the house, but it warmed up during the day to make for a great ride! Betty and her group set up the assembly hall, and The Buffalo Troopers served us lunch, which is provided by Speedway HD. That was followed by cake and ice cream provided by our wonderful friend and sister Sharon. Thank you girl! Then came my favorite part; singing “Happy Birthday” and presenting the children with their gifts. In the attached picture is the group that arrived from Speedway HD. I usually forget to take a group picture, so I was happy they wanted to go ahead and do that first. The only problem is I didn’t realize the “Rockwell Gang” was inside. So some very important people are not in the picture. Our supporters from the Rockwell area are always (and I mean

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2nd Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit Rocks Pawley’s Island By: Everette “EZ” Short It seems we’ve all been rocked on our heels and held hostage in the South by snow storms, ice storms, freezing rain storms, thunderstorms, and just plain crappy winter weather, more suited for the yankee states, since the start of this year. Then along comes Sunday, March 2nd and the temps soared to 74º, bringing coveys of bikes outta the shed and onto the highways from every direction. Once again, the flowers were singing and it was Sunday Funday when we saddled up with the Copperheads MC for a ride to The Island Bar and Grill in Pawley’s Island to check out the 2nd Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit. The Midway Fire and Rescue and IAFF 3671 hosted a kickin’ chili cook-off with fire trucks, bright colored tents with beach wares in the square. It was a real celebration with the Foreclosures band playing some really good tunes under the sprawling old oak tree. There were over 20 local restaurants offering up food, with kids and dogs running amok in every direction. We met up with the SC Axemen MC on the back deck for a few cold ones and a lot of motorcycles pulled in as the sun blazed brightly overhead. Soon enough, the sun began to droop and we headed back, promising to meet up on the next Sunday Funday. Here at the beach, you can’t go anywhere without seeing people you know, but it helps when you bring a few dozen or so friends with you to make a simple day into a celebration of life. So, if you’re local to the beach, reach out, check FB and The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar, phone a friend, and join us on a ride. As we all know, the next day temperatures dropped by over 40º and our neighbors to the north suffered through storms, power outages, and closed roads. Not to worry, by the time

you read this, spring will have sprung and we’ll be on the road again. Check out The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar to find a ride near you and make your own memories out of a simple day.

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Polar Bear Ride For Ghost By: Dale “Razer” Ray On February 22nd Hard Core Motorcycle Ministry held a benefit ride for one of our brothers behind bars, Keith “Ghost” Lowe. The event was held at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Siler City, NC home of the Hard Core Motorcycle Ministry and Mission:M25 ministries. “Ghost” was hit by a tool box that flew off the back of a pick-up truck traveling south bound on I-95 while riding back from the 9/11 2 Million Bikers To DC event. “Ghost” swerved to miss it, but caught the corner and it closed his foot up in his footboard. Having sustained some broken bones and massive bruising, “Ghost” has been out of work and his Hard Core Motorcycle Ministry brothers sponsored a “Polar Bear Run” with 100% of the proceeds going to “Ghost” and his family. Approximately 88 Bikers from Hard Core Motorcycle Ministry, Level Cross Disciples Motorcycle Ministry, Bikers For Christ Motorcycle Ministry, Redemption Motorcycle Club, Mission:M25 Motorcycle Ministry, Soldiers of Mercy Motor-

cycle Ministry, and other independent riders attended. We raised over $2500 and more was pledged to come in the weeks ahead. Hard Core Motorcycle Ministry would like to say a “Big Ol’ THANK YOU!” to everyone for coming out and helping “Ghost” out!

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By: Kathy Johnson I am not quite sure how the Durham HOG Chapter 3382 lucks out with good weather for their bike show chili cook off every year, but they do. Considering the freak snow and sleet we have been having I think everyone was a little unsure. Maybe they created a biker almanac, whatever the case, the weather is on their side every year. When we turned on Muldee Street it was fender to back fender waiting to get near Rommel Harley-Davidson. The nice thing was that it is so well organized, right down to allocating people on Muldee and in the parking lot, to shoot you were you needed to go. Pulling in this year was a little different. Rommel made it a whole lot easier to shop. The second you got off your bike they had a tent set up with all your “must haves” outside ready for you to purchase. After eyeing up what they had it was just nice to talk with every one we have known for so many years. It was the Durham HOG Club’s 28th Annual at this point it is like a well-oiled machine. They have it down pat. They are set up. You could get your entry form to vote for your favorite bike. You could get your (hopefully, lucky) ticket for the 2014 Super Low 883 Sportster or play one of their games. If you were hungry they were cooking hot dogs as hard as they could go and don’t forget about the chili cook off! As everyone turns out for this event, it is with out a doubt, I think, the largest turn out I have seen in all the years I have been going. On a personal note, aside from every thing that they have to offer they are just super helpful and nice people that I enjoy seeing. It was getting near announcement time for all the lucky winners so I quick went inside Rommel to check out all the new stuff inside. It can take a while when you are stopping and talking all the way. When I got inside it was like Christmas time at a mall. It was packed, but I will say sales staff couldn’t be happier or more helpful. The selection of bikes was wall to wall. They are utilizing all the floor space. It was full. If you didn’t get a chance to test ride your favorite bike that day, stop back and give the one you had your eye on a test ride. If you didn’t get a chance to get your Rommel Rewards card while you were there, stop back for that, too. Every time you visit you can swipe it and get points. You get points for stopping in and when you make a purchase, so they add up quickly and you can redeem them for something free. Ok I have made you wait long enough so I will give you your 2014 winners. Let’s start out with the Chili Cook Off

Winners: People’s Choice - (you guessed it) Burlington HOG, again. Judges Choice was Gail Greene Durham HOG. HD Touring Stock With Tour Pack: 1st Place - Roger Fowler, 2nd Place - John Pruett. HD Touring Stock Without Tour Pack: 1st Place - Jim Davis, 2nd Place - Tim Stephenson. Sportster: 1st Place - Charlie Smith, 2nd Place - Becky Padilla. FX Rigid Mount: 1st Place - Robby Robbins, 2nd Place - Eddie Featherston. I must say Robby Robbins wins a trophy each year and if they gave a trophy away for best mother, Bonnie Robbins, his mother would get it. She is a firecracker! FX & Dyna Rubber Mount: 1st Place - Johnny Bart. This one was as close as it gets! FL Rigid Mount: 1st Place - Roger Fowler, 2nd Place - Chris Moore. Modified Harley: 1st Place - Clinton Jones, 2nd Place - Chris Daye. V Rod: 1st Place - Chad Thompson. Sport Bike: 1st Place - Johnny Baily. Antique: 1st Place – Richard. Other V-Twin: 1st Place - Ron Biscott. Factory Trike: 1st Place - Myra Crawford. Best In Show went to Ron Biscott. Congratulation’s to all. After the trophies went out it was time to spin the tumbler with all the raffle tickets in it. If you want to see hundreds of people be quiet, give away a bike. Third place for a Rommel H-D $150 gift certificate was pulled first and the winner was Mammie Taylor. Buy this time the crowd’s full attention was focused on the hearing their name. The second place winner, recipient of a $300 Rommel H-D Card, was Danny Temple. Then it was total silence until you heard the yell from the first place winner of the Super Low 883 Sportster, Brian O’Briant. Brian purchased his ticket the day of the show and I am sure he will never forget the feeling he had when they called his name. The money raised from the bike raffle helps Durham Salvation Army, Durham Rescue Mission, Pretty In Pink Foundation, Special Olympics North Carolina, Exchange Clubs’ Family Center, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Quite a lot of people were commenting on the band that day. It was MR Cat Band www.mrcatband.com. They did a great job. Well, until next year, the Durham HOG Chapter 3382 is so thankful for all the support from you, the venders, and they couldn’t say enough about all the support from Rommel Harley-Davidson. Don’t wait a year to visit Rommel Harley-Davidson. They are located at 300 Muldee Street in Durham, NC (RommelHD. com) and they are open Mon - Sat: 10 am - 7 pm and Sun: 10 am - 6 pm to serve you. Call 919-596-9511 for directions or more information.

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By: Anchor In the beginning of March, I was asked to come out for an event to raise money to help the local elderly with power and/ or heat expenses from this past winter. Of course, I was on board with this and gladly caged it to the starting location. Now before you get too upset with me I just had total knee (left) replacement surgery and riding the bike was out of the question at the time.

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When I arrived at the starting point, I was greeted with coffee and doughnuts and by a great group of friends from here in Franklin, NC and from Sylva, NC. Notice that I put the food first (lol). It was 36º as the bikes pulled in and some riders were already in their boxers and vests. And we also got some escort help from the local sheriff and the Franklin PD! That was nice to see that they were here to help this group of brave souls ride in the winter air for people who they don’t even know! As I have said many times before, I think that the biking community, no matter if they are with a crew or just someone who enjoys riding, are the most generous and caring people on the planet! I am happy to call myself one of these people. This ride was the first one done here in Franklin, NC and it raised over $500. I can’t wait to see more take place. I would like to thank the people who came out to support this ride and also the Avengers MC and Hell On Wheels MC for helping sponsor this event. I know I see Franklin motorcyclist at all sorts of events in North and South Carolina. We would like to see y’all come here and enjoy our mountains and ride these events that are planned in our area. Just watch for them in the Cruisin’ Calendar in the magazine or online at FullThrottleMagazine.com. Also pictures from the Freeze Your Boxers Off Run can be seen online at www.FullThrottleMagazine.com.

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The Ray Price Harley-Davidson drag race team launched the NHRA HarleyDavidson Drag Racing Series with impressive runs at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown (Houston), Texas on March 7 - 9 to start the teams 2014 race year. The Akea / Ray Price drag bike continued to perform just as it did all of the 2013 race season. “The Akea Express ran very strong this weekend. Its like we just picked up from where we left off last year”, remarked Ray Price. Qualifying for the field of nine Top Fuel Harleys took place on Friday under ideal track conditions. Weather conditions were cool and made for producing lots of horsepower. In the first round of qualifying Tommy Grimes twisted the throttle to run a 6.204 at 229.74 MPH to capture the number one qualifying spot. Due to unstable weather moving into the area and the threat of rain out on Sunday, NHRA made the decision to combine qualifying and eliminations on Saturday. This resulted in Top Fuel Harley teams only receiving one other qualifying run before headed into eliminations. During the second session of qualifying the team tuned the bike to take total advantage of the good air, laying down the quickest and fastest run of the event with a 6.190 at 235.23 MPH. The Akea Express launched to the 60 foot mark in an incredible 1.114 seconds and carried the front wheel off-the-earth for almost 1,319 feet! After qualifying the Akea / Ray Price Harley-Davidson race team was confident going into eliminations. With the 1,000 horsepower V-Twin motor tuned for the first round of eliminations Grimes launched hard, but the drag bike shook, then smoked the big rear tire and the engine down as he got out of the throttle. That ended the teams

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By: Old Spook On February 16, 2014, I was introduced to The Americas Guardians Motorcycle Club (AGMC) at a North Charleston Community Center located in a residential community. “Moses” the Road Captain for AGMC Chapter SC8C (South Carolina, Chapter 8C), happens to live in that community which offers the group a great venue to meet. I spoke with Vulcan, AGMC SC8C Chapter President, who describes his Motorcycle Club (MC) as one that combines law enforcement, fire services, medical, military, and select civilians into one MC. His particular chapter is the third chapter in South Carolina, which is preceded by Aiken and Spartanburg chapters. SC8C was recently charted this year. I was then introduced to Eagle, the AGMC Senior Representative. Eagle is a local member from Aiken who told me that

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Greetings brothers and sisters! I woke up today to the sunshine coming in my window and a weatherman saying we could reach 70º today! My response to that is praise the Lord! It has been a long hard winter. I have seen too much of these freezing temperatures, firewood, and heavy coats! Who is ready for the spring? One of the first things that happens in spring is we celebrate Easter. We celebrate because Jesus Christ loves us so much that He climbed on that cross and gave His life for the forgiveness of our sin. Then He rose again and he is sitting in heaven at the right hand of the father pleading your case to God Almighty. Now that’s something to rejoice in! Something else happens in spring that is also pretty exciting to most of us. Popcorn and I were down in Daytona Florida recently for bike week. Riding around in the sunshine and the warm breeze on my face got me to thinking about all the bikers and all the good you all do. My sister sent me an image through a social media site one time and it said, “Bikers support more charities than the government ever will”. Now, I didn’t say that to stir up anything but to say that this is so true. The good you all do this time a year with rides every weekend for sick children, fallen soldiers, families who have lost their homes to fire, cancer patients, you name it, when there is a need bikers along with their friends and families are right there to help. I, for one, want to say THANK YOU. These are all things Christ teaches us to do. (I’LL PARA-

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By: Caroline The 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off at Smokin’ Harley-Davidson on February 22nd turned out to be the best yet! After a particularly brutally cold winter, the weather could not have been more perfect. This is an important event that is for the benefit of Kids of Childhood Cancer. This organization was created by parents to provide support for families with children going through treatment at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Some of the ways that they help is financially, paying for the extra costs that families have to shoulder while their children are battling this disease. Kids of Childhood Cancer have also been able to provide vacations to these families at the Safe Haven Beach Condo at Topsail Island. This year’s event brought a record breaking 26 entries! There were so many varieties that I found it difficult to pick a favorite. There were entries with chicken, beef, and vegetarian, mild to hot and they were all great. The winners this year were: 3rd Place Amber Main, 2nd Place Ann Matthews, and 1st Place Charlie Di Gerolamo. Superior Insurance provided cash prizes of $25, $50, and $100 dollars. A final total of $6,287 was raised this year - Compare that to the first year where there were 10 entries and $900 raised! Marc Jones was also recognized with a plaque for the single largest donation. Marc brought in a container of change like you have on your dresser. Without knowing how much it contained, he donated it all

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