November 2023 - Issue #304

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Table Of Contents PAGE 14

30 th Annual Bronson Run

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November 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball Rolls Through NC

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The Armageddon Ride At Outer Banks Bike Fest

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Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally

Letter From The Editors....................................................5 Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................6 Cover Story - Bulldog Harley-Davidson, Unleashed................7 Quotable Quote................................................................10 30th Annual Bronson Run..................................................14 CCIB Benefifit Run For Hunter Oleson.............................16 BANC’s 12th Annual Tim Diffin Memorial Run...................18 Biker Trash Nation Camel City Bike Fest 8.0...................20 Braxton Smith Memorial Ride...........................................22 Veterans Day, A Celebration Of American Heroes...........25 Thunder In The Smokies Fall Rally..................................26 Carolinas’ Biker Lawyer Centerfold Bike..........................30 Motorcycle Cannonball Rolls Through North Carolina.....32 From The Bitchpad...........................................................38 Who Wants Changes?......................................................40 Dealer Life Reality Show Coming Soon...........................42 The Armeggedon Ride At Outer Banks Bike Fest............44 Pauline’s 1969 Triumph Trophy 650.................................48 Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally.............................................50 Virtual Bike Show.............................................................54 Thunderzone....................................................................55 People & Places...............................................................56 Spokes & Jokes................................................................58

Letter From The Editors t’s painful to say, but summer is officially over. The leaves that

Mark Infield

Founder - Ride In Peace 12/06/1949 - 7/02/2021

Molly “WildThing” Infield Executive Editor / Financial Officer Molly@FullThrottleMagazine.com

Lincoln Infield

Managing Editor / Art Director Lincoln@FullThrottleMagazine.com

Maggie Infield

Production Assistant / Dancing Queen

Graphic Design Deb Printup, Harriet McDowall

Sales Staff Lincoln, Alan, Scott, Christian, Elwin, Anthony, Gary, Trisha, David, Bill, Len, Pam, John, Rob, Brenda, JB, Kevin

Photos Chaos, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Brad Patton, Kathy Lynn Parnell, Wally Wersching, Chi, Anchor, Len ‘3 Wheel’ Montgomery, Marjorie Kleiman

remain on the trees are no longer green and the sun sets way before 9pm. But riding season never ends in the Carolinas, it’s just time to break out your jacket for those morning and evening rides.

Plus, it’s approaching Toy Run Season, check out the Cruisin’ Calendar on pages 6-10, pick you out a couple to go to. Whatever you decide to do, do it on your motorcycle, life is just better that way!

Check out Bulldog Harley-Davidson on this month’s cover. They want to change the way you see the dealership experience. They’ve got the inventory, staff and know how to keep your Harley-Davidson lifestyle rolling.

Their story is on page seven and then cruise on down to Smithfield, NC to check them out. They have a heck of a facility down there and put on some big events!

November is a month of thanksgiving, that for us, starts off with Veterans Day. We at the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine are thankful for our American way of life and that could never be without our armed forces.

Thank God for our Veterans! We should thank our veterans for their service every day, but for sure on Veterans Day. Attend your local Veterans Day Parade, ride in a Veterans Day Ride pick up a vets tab at the bar or just shake some hands and make sure they know that they are appreciated! The National Moment of Silence calls for 2 minutes of silence on November 11th at 2:11pm EST. That allows for all 50 states to take part simultaneously. Next up is Thanksgiving on the 23rd. This has always been one of my favorite holidays. No pressure, no presents, just food, friends and family. I sure hope there is a big juicy turkey and a houseful of familiar faces waiting on you somewhere. You can also check the Cruisin’ Calendar out if you are looking for some local watering holes to celebrate at.

As always, get out there and enjoy the beautiful scenery and backroads of the Carolinas. We hope to see ya out there!

Writers WildThing, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Kathy Lynn Parnell, Wally Wersching, Ms. Pat, Jeanie Hood Carter, The Kevin Smith Family, Anchor Len ‘3 Wheel’ Montgomery, Marjorie Kleiman

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BikerEvents@FullThrottleMagazine.com NOV 3 BIKER B.A.B.E.S. PAINT PARTY Freedom Biker Church, 669 Tarheel Rd., Benson, NC. 7pm, Free food, fellowship & fun. Book your spot, Christy 919-8683697 or Christy@freedombikerchurch. com NOV 3-4 ALL HARLEY WORLD SHOOTOUT FINALS Farmington Dragway, 2992 NC-801, Mocksville, NC. NOV 4 JAYBIRD’S CUSTOM CYCLES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY 5865 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC. 12-4pm, food, music & drinks. 704-856-8989 NOV 4 STONER-THOMAS SCHOOL BIKE & CAR SHOW 215 County Rd., Lexington, NC. 9am-2pm, donations accepted. Trophies @ 2pm, vendors, food trucks, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits Stoner-Thomas School. Mandy Kepley, mkepley@davidson.k12.nc.us, 336-2485421 NOV 4 BENEFIT RIDE FOR JANE’S JUNGLE Carolina Environmental Systems, 2750 Nc Hwy 66 S., Kernersville, NC. Meet 12pm, KSU 1pm, $10/rider, $20/car. Food & balloon release.

NOV 4 1ST ANNUAL BACKYARD BIBLE TOY RIDE Germanton Park, 3010 NC Hwy 65 W., Germanton, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $25/rider or donation of toys incl lunch. 50/50, auction, raffle. Proceeds & toys will be donated to BYB to help families in need this Christmas. In memory of Wheeler Collins.

NOV 4 BENEFIT RIDE FOR TIM BRADY Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12:30pm, $20/bike, $25/passenger. Food, gun raffle, t-shirts, 50/50. Tim was diagnosed with prostate cancer, proceeds go towards his medical expenses & bills. www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415

NOV 4 CVMA NC 15-11 POKER RUN BullDog Harley-Davidson, 1043 Outlet Center Dr., Smithfield, NC. Reg 9:30am, $20/bike. Best & worst hand cash prizes.

Benefits Operation Warm Heart on Seymour Johnson AFB. Hell Yea, 919581-7206 NOV 4 GRILLIN & CHILLIN WITH SWAGG CITY MC Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, free food & refreshments. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200 NOV 4 2 ANNUAL TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY TOY RUN Rosman Elementary, 167 Rosman School Rd., Rosman, NC. Line up 10am, KSU 12:30pm, $10/ entry or new toy. Food & drinks avail, proceeds go to Sharing House for Children’s Christmas. Blueridgerc2021@ gmail.com ND

NOV 4 CURRITUCK COUNTY TOY RUN Moyock Welcome Center, 106 Caratoke Hwy, Moyock, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11:30am, $20/person with an unwrapped toy, escorted ride. Rain date: 11/11. 50/50, benefits local children.

Hosted by Outer Banks H.O.G. & Outer Banks H-D. NOV 4 POKER RUN TO BENEFIT THE FAMILY OF JEFF MCMILLAN Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 12pm, $10/person.

50/50, silent auction, door prizes. Jeff was in a terrible motorcycle accident and passed away. Proceeds go towards funeral expenses.

NOV 4 3RD ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS RIDE Beach House Harley-Davidson, 100 Harley Davidson Dr., Shallotte, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11am, $20/rider, $10/passenger. Escorted ride, food after ride. Benefits The Special Olympics.

Rebecca Allen, 910-880-4832, Michael Ritch 910-616-4713.

NOV 4 RAISING THE BAR RIDE New River H-D, 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, $20/bike, $5/passenger. Proceeds help support the students of Southwest HS. 910-346-9997 NOV 4 SMOKY MOUNTAIN TOY RUN Kearfott parking lot, 2858 US Hwy 70, Black Mountain, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 1pm. $15/Toy per person. Shirts, 50/50, music, food. information@smokymountaintoyrun.com NOV 5 17TH ANNUAL YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN RUN & RALLY Carl Anderson Way. Line up 1pm, KSU 2:30pm, rain or shine. Skydivers, 21 gun volley, flag presentation, shirts avail. Donated items for Veterans are needed. Benefits Richard M Campbell Veteran Nursing Home. FMI, Kit Sanders, 864-940-4527 NOV 10 RIDE OF HONOR RIDE-IN NC Beer Factory, 500 S. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC. Veteran’s Ceremony 5pm.

NOV 11 TOMBSTONE KUSTOM CYCLES GRAND OPENING 205 Cotton Grove Rd., Lexington, NC. 10am-2pm, chicken stew, food truck, door prizes.

Tkc.dburke@gmail.com, 336-300-8201 NOV 11 WS 81 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD RIDE Willie’s Honky Tonk, 4310 Old Rural Hall Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm, $25/person, covers box & gifts. Benefits Samaritans Purse.

NOV 11 BENEFIT RIDE FOR ERIC SMITH Pine Tree Tavern, 3880 Bethania Station Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $20/single, $30/ double. Food, live music, gun raffle.

Proceeds go towards Eric’s medical bills.

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By: Taylor Viane

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Bulldog Harley-Davidson, Unleashed hen it comes to Harley-

Davidson dealerships, there’s a new kid in town that’s roaring onto the scene with a passion for motorcycles and a commitment to creating the ultimate customer experience. Say hello to Bulldog HarleyDavidson, where the spirit of adventure meets a legacy of trust and community.

A Bulldog’s Beginnings

Bulldog Harley-Davidson burst onto the motorcycle scene on April 1st, 2022, with a fervor and flair that left everyone wondering why they hadn’t done it sooner.

Bought by Carson Baker, who already owns two dealerships in Fayetteville and two more in Wilmington, Bulldog HarleyDavidson emerged from the former Shelton’s Harley-Davidson with a promise to be more than just another dealership.

History Meets Innovation Shelton’s Harley-Davidson had a storied history spanning over 30 years, and Bulldog Harley-Davidson set out to honor that legacy while embarking on a journey of innovation. Building trust within the local riding community was paramount. Bulldog’s commitment to hosting rides for local groups and supporting charities solidified their status as genuine, community-driven enthusiasts.

Even amidst change, the dealership retained staff who had been there since before the transition, preserving the authenticity that Harley-Davidson riders hold dear. They’re not just here to sell bikes; they’re here to build a family of riders.

Customer-Centric to the Core Bulldog Harley-Davidson prides itself on being customercentric. An “open door” policy ensures that riders can pop in anytime for a chat or a coffee, no matter if they’re a seasoned veteran or a newbie. They’ve won over skeptics with top-tier customer service that’s as genuine as the thunderous rumble of a Harley engine.

Buying a Harley isn’t just a transaction; it’s a celebration of freedom on two wheels. Bulldog Harley-Davidson understands this and aims to make every customer’s experience special, just like the bikes they sell.

Where the Party Never Stops If there’s one thing that sets Bulldog apart, it’s their passion for throwing parties, and they do it big! Bulldog Bashes are legendary gatherings, featuring performances from charttoppers like Saliva, Puddle of Mudd, Buckcherry, and country legends like David Lee Murphy and Sammy Kershaw. These

bashes aren’t just about music; they’re a melting pot of local vendors, attractions like dunk tanks, mechanical bulls, bikini bike washes, food trucks, and endless fun. For Bulldog Harley-Davidson, hosting these parties isn’t just business—it’s happiness. They love seeing a parking lot filled with bikes, uniting riders from all corners of the state to celebrate the joy of the ride.

The Road Ahead While Bulldog Harley-Davidson has accomplished a lot since opening its doors, they’re far from finished. They’re currently under construction, expanding their dealership into a modern, streamlined haven for Harley enthusiasts. The dedication to innovation, growth, and maintaining respect for Smithfield, NC’s rich heritage is evident in their every move.

Bulldog Harley-Davidson is also a digital dynamo, actively engaging with their customers through social media. Be sure to follow them to stay updated on events, promotions, and next year’s headliners at their legendary bashes. @bulldogharleydavidson As 2024 grows nearer, Bulldog Harley-Davidson promises an even better experience for all riders. Get ready to see what they have in store, because they’re revving up and aiming to be top dog in the Harley-Davidson world. So, if you’re ready for a Harley-Davidson experience that’s as thrilling as a cross-country ride on an open highway, look no further than Bulldog Harley-Davidson. They’re not just selling motorcycles; they’re selling the spirit of freedom and adventure on two wheels. Buckle up, because the Bulldog is here to stay, and they’re here to make every rider’s dream a reality.

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NOV 11 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ASHEBORO VETERAN’S DAY 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 9am, www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415 NOV 11 3RD ANNUAL TYPE 1 RALLY CRUISE-IN Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 9am, raffles, games, food. Benefits JDRF Piedmont Triad CH. www.coxsharleydavidson.com, 336-629-2415 NOV 11 RIDE OF HONOR Flying Iron Harley-Davidson, 928 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. Reg 10am, safety briefing 12:30pm, KSU 1pm, Veterans ride free, $25/rider, $10/passenger incl lunch. Vendors, food, live music.

NOV 11 NORTH CAROLINA’S WOUNDED VET RUN VFW Post 9133, 1450 Piney Green Rd., Jacksonville, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $20/donation incl lunch & free event shirt while supplies last, DJ, food & drinks, raffles. Proceeds benefit MSGT Andy Sullivan USMC wife & children. www.theyfoughtweride.com NOV 11 1ST ANNUAL VETERANS DAY OF HONOR BullDog Harley-Davison, 1043 Outlet Center Dr., Smithfield, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, $10/rider incl lunch & prize entry. Ride to Freedom Biker Church for whole hog cook off w/ BIG cash prizes, music, 50/50, door prizes, vendors. Benefits local military families. Christy@freedombikerchurch. com, 919-868-3697 NOV 11 5TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR A WREATH Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, ceremony 10am, KSU 11am, free food 11am-2pm. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200 NOV 11 CORKIE’S VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 3616 NC-42, Willow Springs, NC. Food, live music, bonfire, games & flag retirement ceremony. 919552-3708

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NOV 11 VETERANS DAY POKER RUN 2901 US-64, Apex, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 11am, $10/hand, free pig pickin BBQ while supplies last, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Fisher House & US Veterans Corps. Hosted by Chatham Co. CBA. www.fisherhouse.org/ www.myusvc.com/ 919-446-6235 NOV 11 VETERAN RECOGNITION RIDE Twiford Funeral Home, 403 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC. Reg 10am, police escort, ceremony, refreshments, all are welcome. Roy, 757-5532470

NOV 16 SMOKIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON LADIES GARAGE NIGHT 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. 6-8pm, food, wine, door prizes. www.smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106 NOV 18 DALE’S WHEELS THROUGH TIME BIKE RAFFLE 62 Vintage Ln., Maggie Valley, NC. Winner announced for the 1937 H-D Knucklehead, 2nd place $10k, 3rd place $5k. www.wheelsthroughtime.com, 828-926-6266

NOV 11-12 KENNY KALLAM WEEKEND BENEFIT Saints & Sinners Tavern, 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Sat: 2pm, chicken stew sale, $10/bowl. Sun: KSU 1pm, ride. Live music $5 cover, raffle. Proceeds go to Kenny to assist with his recovery. 704-754-3856

NOV 18 MURPHEY’S 29TH ANNUAL TOY RUN 114 Camelot Court, Kings Mtn., NC. Meet 11am, KSU 12pm, $5+ new toy per person, rain date: 11/19.

Police escort, free BBQ after ride.

Benefits Shriner’s Burn Center, Oxford Orphanage Masonic Home for Children, Cleveland Co Sheriff’s Office & Kings Mtn Police Dept. 704-739-4707 or 704477-5762.

NOV 11-12 51ST ANNUAL SWAP MEET & BIKE SHOW The Rowan County Fairgrounds, 1650 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC. 10am-6pm, bike show cash prizes, barbie car race, live music, wet t-shirt contest, swap meet. Rick Nail 704-5771546

NOV 18 HENDERSON CO 26TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Fletcher Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 1:30pm, $20/rider or bring a new unwrapped toy. BBQ lunch, 50/50, door prizes, t-shirts avail. Crystal Quinn, 828-243-7279.

NOV 12 LUCKY’S SALOON VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Veterans get a free beer, food avail. 336-570-1050

NOV 18 SEVEN SABRES BROTHERHOOD BBQ PLATE SALE 6363 NC Hwy 55, Angier, NC. 5pm, sevensabres@gmail.com, 919-422-7234

NOV 12 STEELHORSE STRANGERS MC 14TH ANNUAL PERSON COUNTY TOY RUN 205 Frank Timberlake Rd., Timberlake, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 1:30pm, bring a new unwrapped toy or $10 donation per person, rain or shine.

Food & fellowship, proceeds go to Santa’s Helpers of Person Co. steelhorsestrangersmc@gmail.com

NOV 18 17TH ANNUAL BROKEN SPOKE BIKER CHURCH TOY RUN 6661 NC Hwy 58 S., Maysville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, bring new toys or cash donations, incl lunch. 50/50, door prizes, Chris 910-650-4211, Ralph 910-3403347

NOV 12 20TH ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN STRIP TOY RUN 325 S. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC. 2pm, brin a new unwrapped toy. 50/50, door prizes, music, vendors.

Paul Williams, 864-221-2042

NOV 18 BLUE COLLAR CYCLE COMPANY BIKE DAY 1017 Old W. Innes St. Salisbury, NC. 1-4pm, live music, food and drink available. 980-621-7399.

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NOV 18 GUARDIANS OF THE CHILDREN SANDHILLS CHAPTER TOY RUN Food Lion, 133 Mittie Haddock Dr., Cameron, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20 or toy, 2up 2 toys or $20 + toy. 50/50 raffle.

NOV 18 US MILITARY VETS MC RIDE FOR A WREATH Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. www.fortbraggharley. com, 910-864-1200 NOV 18 BENEFIT RIDE FOR KATHY MCKENZIE OWENS The Tavern On 57, 2818 Hwy 57 S., Dillon, SC. Reg 11am, KSU 12pm, $15/single, $20/double incl food. Auction, food, 50/50. Spanky, 843621-4108 or Emily Brown, 843-601-5282 NOV 18 PICKENS COUNTY TOY RUN Greenville Pickens Speedway, 3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC. Line up 11:30am, KSU 1pm, bring unwrapped new toys.

NOV 18 13TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Inlet Square Mall, 12125 US Hwy 17 Bypass South, Murrells Inlet, SC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $10/single, $15/double or a new unwrapped toy. Food provided, benefits Under The Wings of an Angel.

NOV 19 HIDE-A-WAY TAVERN FRIENDSGIVING 188 Billy Covington Rd., Rockingham, NC. 1pm, 910-7194089 NOV 19 RUTHERFORD COUNTY TOY RUN Meet at old K-Mart next to Denny’s, 1493 College Ave, Spindale, NC. Reg 12:30pm, KSU 1:30pm, food, 50/50, door prizes, motorcycle raffle. Benefits needy children of Rutherford Co. NOV 19 NEW RIVER H-D 19TH ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. KSU 12pm, bring a new unwrapped toy, escorted ride, hot dog lunch. 910-346-9997 or info@nrhd.com

NOV 19 22ND ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville, SC. Reg 11am, KSU 1pm, bring a new un wrapped toy, rain or shine, after party, live music. Benefits The Greenville Co Foster Parent Assoc.

864-234-1340, www.upstateharley.com NOV 22 DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON THANKSGIVING EVE PARTY 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Live music & chicken stew.

NOV 22 WILLIES HONKY TONK THANKSGIVING PREVIEW POTLUCK 4310 Old Rural Hall Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. 1pm NOV 23 SPRINGERS THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER 405 Rocky Knoll Rd., Greensboro, NC. 4pm NOV 25 WILLIES HONKY TONK CHILI COOK-OFF 4310 Old Rural Hall Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. NOV 25 BIKERS WITH BIG HEARTS BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR MATTHEW KLUSKA Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 10am, $10/entry for car show. Free beer, 50/50, food, auction. Benefits Matthew who was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415 NOV 25 21ST ANNUAL POLK COUNTY TOY RUN Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 1:30pm, $10/rider or new unwrapped toy. Door prizes, 50/50, Santa Claus, BBQ lunch, shirts. Benefits the Children of Polk Co. Barry Gee, 828817-3084 NOV 26 30TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE KENNEDY CHILDREN’S HOME TOY RUN Temple Baptist Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, NC. Staging 9:30am, KSU 12pm, $20/rider, $10/ passenger. Food, door prizes, 50/50, awards, live music. Donate online: www. khtoyrun.org 252-269-5261

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DEC 2 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ASHEBORO PHOTO’S WITH SANTA 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 9am, www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-6292415 DEC 2 33RD ANNUAL CONOVER TOY RUN 651 21st St NE, Hickory, NC. Reg 10am, parade ride 12:25pm, rain or shine, donations, shirts avail. 828-3278555 DEC 2 HELP THY NEIGHBOR JOCO TOY RUN BullDog Harley-Davidson, 1043 Outlet Center Dr., Smithfield, NC. 10am, $20/person or a new unwrapped toy of same value. htnjoco@gmail.com, Angie 919-810-8416 or Betsy 919-5006475. www.bulldogharleydavidson.com DEC 2 BATCHELORS 30TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Webbs Mill, 9245 Webbs Mill Rd., Spring Hope, NC. KSU 1pm, bring a new unwrapped toy, rain or shine. Food, 50/50, benefits Tar River Christian Family Ministries. Charlie 252-908-1986, Josh 252-478-5341, Steve 252-478-3345 DEC 2 MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. TOY RUN Mars Hill Ingles, 225 Carl Eller Rd., Mars Hill, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $15/bike/vehicle or $15 new, unwrapped toy. Raffles, door prizes, awards, give aways. Benefits the children of Madison Co. www.madisoncountytoyrun.com DEC 2 28TH ANNUAL GASON CO TOY RUN FOR KIDS Ranlo Church of God, 1825 Spencer Mountain Rd., Gastonia, NC. KSU 11:30am, rain or shine, bring a new unwrapped toy, police escort, food, bike raffle. Benefits the children of Gaston Co. www.ranlochurch.com DEC 3 RANDOLPH COUNTY CBA 37TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Randolph Mall parking lot, 1437 E. Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 1:30pm, monetary donation or new unwrapped gift for teen boy/girl. Shirts avail, police escorted, ride to Mill’s Children Home. Gena, 336-9633438

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DEC 6 BIKER B.A.B.E.S. CHRISTmas PARTY Freedom Biker Church, 669 Tarheel Rd., Benson, NC. 7pm, free food, fellowship & fun. Christy, 919-868-3697 or Christy@freedombikerchurch.com DEC 9 BUB’S RIDE 2313 W. Front St., Statesville, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12:15pm, bring a new unwrapped gift.

Ride to Blue Collar Cycle Co., food, live music, drinks. Benefits the Children of Iredell & Rowan Co. 980-621-7399 DEC 9 CMOU CHRISTMAS RUN FOR TURNING POINT Independence H-D, 9205 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews, NC. Reg 12pm, KSU 1pm, bring new unwrapped toys for kids & their mom.

Shine, 704-840-9710 or Dano 704-2547355, www.turningpointnc.org, www. cmouonline.com DEC 9 MCDOWELL COUNTY GHOST RIDERS TOY RUN Boondocks, 4231 Us-221, Marion, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $10/single, $15/double. Food, fun & spirits. Proceeds benefit McDowell Co.

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DEC 16 WINDJAMMERS MC 35TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Cleveland Mall, 200153 Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. KSU 1pm, bring a new unwrapped toy. Live music, free BBQ, 50/50, door prizes, bike raffle.

Curly, 980-925-1635 or Greasy, 704-3007064 DEC 31 SEVEN SABRES BROTHERHOOD NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 6363 NC Hwy 55, Angier, NC. 7pm, sevensabres@gmail.com, 919-422-7234

JAN 13 THE CAROLINAS FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate Blvd., Greensboro, NC. 10am-8pm, $20/ person, kids 10 & under free. 20+ class bike show with over $10,000 in cash prizes. Bike show pre-reg required. Food & drinks avail, vendors, live music, H-D fashion show, tattoo booth, live pinstriping, chopper art gallery. www.fullthrottlemagazine. com, 336-885-5400.

DEC 9 SANTA AT BULLDOG HARLEYDAVIDSON 1043 Outlet Center Dr., Smithfield, NC. www.bulldogharleydavidson.com, 919-938-1592 DEC 10 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH ANNUAL TOY RUN 669 Tarheel Rd., Benson, NC. Worship rally 11am, KSU after. Bring a new unwrapped toy for ages birth-14. Christy, 919-868-3697 or Christy@freedombikerchurch.com DEC 10 31ST ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE Carolina Coast H-D, 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. KSU 12pm, bring a new unwrapped toy. Escorted ride, lunch after ride. 910-791-9997 DEC 16 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ASHEBORO END OF YEAR PARTY 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 9am5pm, www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415

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Soothe The Beast 30th Annual Bronson Run

Story and photos by Alan Dockery

hat a beautiful Carolina day for the 30th

Annual Bronson Run. As September winds down and another summer fades away, riders in the Hickory, NC, area look forward to the Bronson Run. I think of it as an Old Bikers Reunion for some folks. Lots of hand shaking and hugging during sign in at John’s Tavern down by the river. Great to see who is still riding and what cool old bike they found lately.

For 30 years the Hickory Riding Club has held this popular ride to benefit the Carolina Caring Hospice. Some of the members have benefited from Hospice care over the years.

It’s also a memorial ride for old friends. The back of the T-shirt lists brothers who ain’t riding with us anymore. Now some of their grandkids and great-grandkids are there. Four generations of Bronson’s family were at the clubhouse that afternoon.

The brothers listed on the 30th Anniversary shirt are – Bronson, Allen, Joe, Mange, Killer, Boyce, Dick, Brett, Shook, Tank, Butch, Kenny, Neil and U.L. Doing anything for 30 years is an accomplishment to be proud of. The Bronson Run is usually near the end of September when the weather is great for riding and hanging out with biker buddies. The Hickory Riding Club has an awesome piece of very private property and welcomes folks to camp out the night before the poker run. Bring your musical

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instruments and join the pickin’ party at the clubhouse. Yes, camping and jamming on the front porch on a Friday night.

This year saw more campers in the field than ever, making a weekend of it at the Hickory Riding Club.

With beautiful weather, lots of bikers made the Bronson Run this year. I didn’t count bikes, but there were hundreds of folks at the end of the ride. And the HRC laid out a relaxing ride around the county hitting some of our favorite stops. I think this was the biggest Bronson Run yet.

Back at the clubhouse folks made their last dice roll and settled down for a cold drink and food. As usual, Jack cooked up some great dinner. One of those big pigs from the farm you ride through going to the clubhouse was on the grill. Try a couple of the Tater Salads folks brought. Get a couple of them Jalapeno Poppers before they are gone.

Yeah, some drove cages and parked in the big field. It’s good to see so many folks gathered at the clubhouse for BBQ and a whole bunch of door prizes as the day wound down.

Shinda won the dice roll with a 2,926 and Danny had the lowest score 985. Oh well, we all had fun.

Folks think about Hospice and the Bronson Run all year.

They raised some money at a few functions and raffles and such. I do Turkey Shoots at the clubhouse in the Winter. Several local clubs came together for the Helping Us Help Ride in the Spring. The Bronson Run brings them to a total for the year.

“We raised more than $15,000 for Hospice today from the dice roll and auction items,” Gonzo said. “Thanks to everyone who helped and those who rode that day. Big thanks to everyone who dug deep to contribute to Carolina Caring Hospice. A special thanks to High Life Inc. who donated $1,000 in the name of Mel Loy.” He Added, “Looking back on what we have done for the last 30 years is great. Now let’s keep looking forward. The Hickory Riding Club plans to continue the Bronson Run, remembering our brothers and supporting Hospice for years to come”.

The Hickory Riding Club has a really cool, old fashioned place out of town where bikers can have fun. I am proud of the club and friends who came out to benefit hospice that day.

Wow 30 years for the Bronson Run and remembering brothers.

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CCIB Benefit Run For Hunter Oleson

By Wally Wersching

unter Oleson is a young

man who liked to ride his dirt bike through the streets of Charlotte late at night when there was very little traffic. I used to do the same thing when I lived in Chicago. It was very relaxing – no traffic and the streets well lighted. It was like the whole city was mine alone.

One night, Hunter was involved in a very serious accident with a truck. He was pinned between his bike and the truck which was a good thing because otherwise he would have bled to death. The truck kept pressure on his artery to stop the bleeding when he lost his right leg and hip. The CCIB learned about the incident from one of their members, “Scrappy”. They decided to hold a benefit run for him to help with the medical expenses.

On Saturday, October 7th they gathered at the CCIB clubhouse on Washburn Switch Road in Shelby. Registration started early in the morning with the run starting at 11:00AM. They started by drawing a card at the clubhouse; then they went to the Windjammers’

clubhouse in Shelby; then to the VFW in Shelby; the next card was drawn at the Vintage Dog in Boiling Springs, NC. The final card was drawn back at the CCIB clubhouse with hot dog plates for all the riders.

It was a success because $1,200.00 was raised for Hunter’s expenses. They gave him the money when he visited the CCIB clubhouse later in the afternoon.

Everybody liked him because of his positive attitude. He kept talking about how he was going to ride his bike again. It will be very difficult to even get a normal prosthetic leg because he doesn’t have a right hip to attach it.

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BANC’s 12th Annual Tim Diffin Memorial Run & Fundraiser

By Jeanie Hood Carter he 12th Annual Tim Diffin Memorial Run & Fundraiser was held September 30th, and is held the last Saturday in September every year since the passing of motorcyclist & racer Tim Diffin in 2012.

Tim & his twin brother, Tom were & are well known in the world of motorcycle racing, bike building, and repairs.

The event was held at Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson in Fayetteville, NC and has become a regular local event not only in Tim’s memory but as a major supporter of the local Cumberland County Foster Children in need of Christmas. The event has donated all funds made to these needy children for the past 11 years. Saturday’s event had the annual Memorial Poker Run, & free food provided by Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson.

Following the Run there was a 50/50, Raffles, an auction, a 55” TV raffle won by Barry Pfau, and the winners of the Poker Run high hand was Frank Somera, low hand winner was Sterling Hess, who both donated all back to the kids! There were donations coming in from others like the VFW 9103 out of Spring Lake, and one of our annual stops, Mark McDowel an BANC officer who collects cans all year and donates the funds, a local vendor, as well as others dropping cash donations through out the event.

A big thank you to Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, Diffin Bros Cycles, Attention Ink, Corner Pockets Pool & Billiards, Donnie Wheeler Transmissions, Jery’s Pawn-Hope Mills, NC, J.D. West Home Improvements, White Lake Motor Oil-The Shop, & Kraken Skulls all who sponsored our event tees! Also, a big thank you to Steve with Life of the Party DJ service, Rick Carter for showing “Miss Daisy” a 1957 Chevy truck show stopper, and all who volunteered, supported, vended, or helped in any way make this event a success!

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Biker Trash Nation Camel City Bike Fest 8.0

By Lincoln Infield

amel City Bike Fest is the flagship event of Biker

Trash Nation, a 112,000 member strong Facebook group based out of Winston-Salem, NC. Wayne and Vandee Pinnix are responsible for the BTN “shit show” that includes a community of bikers who participate in rides, benefits and a healthy dose of shenanigans. In this case the shenanigans occurred on September 14-16 and was under the guise of Camel City Bike Fest 8.0.

This years event is the eight one of its kind, as you can tell by the title. The event started out on Liberty Street in downtown Winston-Salem in 2015 and has moved around downtown due to construction but returned to its place of origin for the 8th installment. The three day shindig actually has three different party locations. The kickoff party this year was Willie’s Honky Tonk in Winston-Salem, NC, the very staple of bikers bars in the Triad area. Angie and the Willie’s crew threw a taco party to get the weekend kicked off. The bar was rocking with the tunes from Bad Habits, it was their first performance, but they killed it. Tacos were eaten, drinks were drank the weekend was kicked off proper. The Friday night party was held at the event main sponsor, Smokin’ Harley-Davidson in Winston-Salem. Smokin’ hosted an audio competition put on by Bad Habit Audio. The parking lot was packed and the competition was loud and carried into the night. Saturday was an all day downtown street party. Two blocks of Liberty Street were blocked off for Biker Trash. One for street parking the other for vendors, partying, a bike show, and a full day of live music. This year the event had seven headlining bands who were competing in a battle of the bands.

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and the crowd got a solid show all day long. At the end of the day it was Parallel Lives who won the Battle of the Bands.

They snagged $1000 cash and got hooked up with two major shows including a prime time spot at Suck Bang Blow during the fall rally! Daaaaamn! Talk about kickstarting your bands exposure!

Liberty street was bustling with folks visiting the vendors and checking out the bike show. This year Rodney Landreth and the Twin City Cycle Works crew was in charge of the bike show and they were another group that had their hands full. Careful deliberation landed Byron Weeks as Best in Show with a low and lean Heritage Softail. Twin City Cycles Choice Award went to Molly Scheidecker and her Ironhead chopper.

Every year Wayne and Vandee have a contest tied in with Camel City Bike Fest. Last year Maggie and I were crowned the winners of the biker couple award. This year, they were seeking bikers to reward for being legendary. The social media nominations were voted on by likes and without hesitation the award went to Joe Smith who is, without a question, a legend. The runners up in the contest were Faron “Crazy” Newsome and Kristin Shipwash.

Camel City Bike Fest 8.0 has come and gone, but the BTN Toy Run is coming up. Better check out the Cruisin’ Calendar and make plans to attend. Congrats to Wayne and Vandee on another successful event.

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Braxton Smith Memorial Ride

Story by the Kevin Smith Family he year is 2016 and Braxton is changing as he seems to be stepping into his own. At age six he seems to be coming out of his shell. He had always been slightly shy but during the last six months he has appeared to be more at ease with his surroundings such as shaking hands at church, meeting other children and especially excelling at racing motocross.

Braxton’s father, Kevin Smith, introduced him to a motorcycle at two years of age. Of course, the bike had training wheels but he appeared to be a natural as he gave it the gas and zoomed across the yard toward the fence. To everyone’s surprise Braxton turned the bike before reaching the fence. His family was amazed that he knew what to do at such an early age. This was the start of his love for motorcycles.

His first official race was in Asheville at four years old. All the other riders in his division made him look very small but as the flag fell and his family held their breath, Braxton knew what to do. He wasn’t the fastest that night but he finished with a smile that lit up his entire face.

He also loved riding on his dad’s Harley-Davidson Road Glide. He rode in a lot of the poker runs that his father participated in and learned at an early age that it was important to help people. He was a giving child who loved to give presents to the people he loved. Other things that Braxton loved was cookouts with the family, Christmas and Jesus.

The future was looking good. And then in a second, everything changed. Braxton was going on a weekend getaway with his grandparents and their vehicle was hit from behind by a 10-wheel flatbed truck. The vehicle Braxton was in flipped several times and landed on its top. Braxton sustained head trauma and two days later he succumbed to the injury. It seemed the entire world stopped. His father states that he felt lost and everything seemed gray.

After a period of mourning Braxton’s death, his father decided he had to do something positive to keep his son’s memory alive. He focused on the things Braxton loved

which were Christmas, family and motocross. He finally decided to create a foundation as an avenue to achieve this goal.

The Braxton Smith Foundation’s goals are to assist families and children in need or crisis, help give children Christmas presents who may not receive Christmas without aide and to promote the sport of motocross by giving away 50cc and 110cc motorcycles along with all the protective gear to potential riders.

Each year the event grows. This year’s event’s attendance was 600 plus and four 50 cc and two 110 cc motorcycles were given away.

The happy young riders receiving new motorcycles this year were – #66 Cain, 4 years old; #12 Grayson, age 8; #80 Hayden, 7; #4 Jackson, 4; #444 Charlie, 4 and #21 Ashur, 10.

Kevin states that he has dedicated the rest of his life in keeping Braxton’s name alive through the Foundation and he hopes to see the Poker Run continue to grow. He states the motorcycle community is the most caring and giving group of people there is and he is always overwhelmed and honored at the love and great support the Foundation has behind it.

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Veterans Day, A Celebration Of American Heroes ach year, on November

11th, we celebrate Veterans Day. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day is “a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good” per the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That by no means that this is to be a somber day, but a celebration. So yes, fly that flag (not at half-mast). Fire up the grill. Invite a veteran to eat. And tell them to bring beer!

There are other ways to celebrate of course. Some will want to visit a Veterans Hospital. Many businesses will recognize employees who served and thank those veterans who shop with them on this day (though they really should do so every day). You may know a veteran that is homebound and choose to deliver a home cooked meal and spend some time with them. Or if they are not nearby, you may drop them a card in the mail or send a text/email.

There are many ways you can celebrate, and this article is mine.

The veteran I am recognizing is Staff Sgt. Brandon Wooldridge. Brandon is a Raleigh, NC native who joined the Army way back in 2002 as an infantryman. He deployed to Iraq in 2004 as an Army Spc with the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry.

During a firefight in the same year, Wooldridge was injured from shrapnel from an RPG. His left leg was amputated below the knee. He would be evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical center in Germany, and then on the Walter Reed Military Medial Center in Bethesda, MD. For the next several months, he would undergo treatment and rehab which included learning to walk and run on a prosthetic leg. And after nearly a year, Wooldridge returned to active duty.

Like many veterans, Brandon decided to learn how to ride during his time at Fort Stewart, GA. From what I gather, the lead instructor expressed concerns of an amputee taking up riding a motorcycle. At least until he realized Brandon would be taking the course on a specially modified Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. Gary Manson was a friend back home who installed an electric shifter which allows the rider to engage the clutch and shift up or down with the push of a button. And while his mom may not of been happy about his new hobby, his wife, Carla, was excited about the rides they would take together.

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position as the mission was this: to assist wounded, ill and injured Soldiers with their transition, whether that be back to the military, or returning to their civilian lives. Given that this initiative had only been around since 2008, and it wasn’t available for him during his injury and recovery, he felt like he could relate to the paths these soldiers would have to learn to traverse. As Brandon put it, “I’m the link between the medical side and the Army. I make sure they get to their appointments, all the paperwork is handles, help take care of their day-to-day needs, and help them find their way through the process.”

In 2014, Staff Sgt. Brandon Wooldridge was one of eight people from across the United States selected to compete for the Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award, which is presented annually AAPD, the American Association for People with Disabilities. While he did not win the award, he was the only member of the military or veteran community to be among the list of finalists.

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Thunder In the Smokies Fall Rally

By Anchor

t the beginning of this rally I could have swore

that we were having an earthquake because of the THUNDER of the these kick ass bikes all rumbling and making your heart pound!!! If you have never made it to Thunder In The Smokies rally you are definitely missing out on possibly one of the best rallies there is on the East Coast! Now I might be a little biased on that because I have been coming here for years.

This rally has several different things going on, we had adventures we had entertainment and we also had good fellowship with a good family atmosphere. Starting off on Friday where most people are just getting there, meeting people, checking out the vendors and then listening to the Friday night bands. The first band that played Friday night was savage outlaws and they had such a great sound to them. They didn’t sound like some basic little garage band, they actually sounded like they should be having an album and people should be enjoying them all over! The next band that played was Ali Randolph band this lady has a voice that is so compelling that people don’t even really talk during her set, they are just mesmerized by her voice, it’s just so on point. The third band was Contagious, they have a unique sound and what I can put them as is a really good rock band.

They kept the crowd there and people were enjoying their time and of course have some drinks.

Saturday morning kicked off with big smiles and the morning tour ride that took him on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Before the ride they did a safety talk and a prayer, then left out in true motorcycle style, a nice long line of motorcycles that created thunder in the valley. When they returned they had the Continues On Page 28

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option to put their bike into a free people’s choice bike show with cash prizes that had just started up. When it was all said and done it the bike show winners were: 1st Tommy Berry, 2nd. Lisa Tucker, 3rd Harry and Donna.

Immediately after the bike show everybody goes to the other side of the field and get set up for the bike games. Now if you haven’t been to bike games at any rallies, they can be all inspiring or super funny as hell but it’s a good time had by contestants and spectators alike. When it was all completed the bike game winners were: 1st Daniel and Harlee, 2nd Rodger and Jennifer, 3rd Dayton and Brittney.

I believe everybody left as a winner from the bike games and this isn’t one of those “everybody should have a trophy” moments because I don’t believe in that crap. What I do believe in is everybody left with smiles on their faces, everybody congratulated the winners and everybody believed that was 1 of the funniest moments of the complete rally . At this point everybody really dove into the vendors checked out their food I can honestly say there wasn’t a disappointment at all about any vendor or any food vendor. I tested everyone of them, believe me, I love food I can truly say there are a lot of great street chefs that were at this rally. Now that everybody’s belly was full, the bands started picking it up. The first band, Ragtop Betty, easily got the crowd going with their style of music.

Tons of people started sitting around and even some got up and started dancing. When their set was completed Craig St. John took the stage and took the music to another level. Not that they’re better than anyone else, but their style of music was truly motivating! As the night finished off everybody fired up and rolled out. I know that this rally fulfilled a lot of peoples enjoyment appointment for this weekend.

Sunday morning started off normal with a pancake breakfast and people came trickling in to buy the last minute gifts and things that they wanted to have but they couldn’t carry around the rally. Now that this rally is in the books for 2023, but we hope to see everybody next Spring in Maggie Valley for the start of the riding season, here in our beloved mountains. As always ride safe, God Bless and see you next time!!

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Motorcycle Cannonball Rolls Through North Carolina

Story By Alan Dockery with an excerpt by Marjorie Kleiman Photos by Alan Dockery and Marjorie Kleiman he most difficult antique endurance run in the

world is likely the Motorcycle Cannonball.

I don’t think that was what Lonnie Isam, Jr., had in mind when he started the cross-country ride in 2010.

He wanted to enjoy America’s back roads on ancient iron machines with his buddies. Lonnie’s goal was to get owners of antique bikes to take them out of the museums and collections to ride. Stop gathering dust and instead log miles.

This ride honors Erwin “Cannonball” Baker and the other folks who made historic rides across the country in the early 1900s. Lonnie figured if the old motorcycle heroes could do it on those old machines, with little or no roads, then modern riders could too.

Lonnie passed away a couple years ago, but the Motorcycle Cannonball continues. Normally run every other year, the road rally style event features motorcycles of about 100 years old and older. The seven classes are set by age and engine size, so there are single cylinder Harley-Davidsons and Indians competing against each other and bigger engine bikes like Harley JDs and Indian Chiefs. Seven times the Cannonball has challenged these old machines and the folks who ride them to cross the country. Routes have gone from coast to coast and South to North.

For 2023 the Motorcycle Cannonball started in Virginia Beach on Sept. 7 and ended in Oceanside, CA, on Sept. 24. They made a few stops in North Carolina as they headed West. The first stop was in Greenville for the night. Get in the first day shake down run.

The next day the riders stopped at Speedway Harley-

Davidson in Concord for supper and the night. I saw several of my old bike buddies there to check out the antique machines.

I’ll tell ya about some of them, but first, I want to share the Cannonballers’ praise for the ride and reception.

Riders enjoyed crossing central North Carolina. Miles of rolling hills with tobacco and cotton fields, then charming small towns. Oh, of course they also got a line of Summer rain storms too.

Speedway H-D went all out to welcome the riders, support crew and staff on the Motorcycle Cannonball. They served up supper and offered lifts and help in the service department.

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the nearby Smoke Out Rally filled the parking lot to greet riders as they arrived.

Oh Wow the machines. I’ll only mention the ones that stand out when I look through my photos again. The single cylinder bikes with belt drives are a challenge to ride long distances.

Those are extra belts bungeed to the rack. That Rudge-Whitworth four valve shows us that performance engines ain’t a new thing. The Harley and Indian V-Twins showed lots of years and miles, but looked ready to ride to California. I could do a whole story on the boxes and racks and things people rigged up on those bikes to carry their stuff. Extra fuel, plugs and fire extinguishers.

A 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel got the most attention from folks. It’s a 500 cc Two Stroke and a sport bike back then. The rider said he can keep up with the JD Harleys. That machine was amazing from end to end. The front end is a work of mechanical art. Henderson motorcycles have some Art Deco style, pretty engines and the coolest front fenders.

Ever seen a Ner-A-Car? There was one at the Concord stop and ready to head West. That machine got lots of attention.

And so did the antique Nortons, and BMWs and other cool

machines out front of Speedway H-D. Can you imagine riding across the country in that wicker sidecar on Doc Hopkins 1916 Harley? For Old Harley Drag Racing Fans, team Hopkins was in full force with five bikes on the Cannonball. Kersten was showing off a whole bunch of Ace Stickers for all her perfect day scores.

The next morning the Cannonball riders headed West and over the mountains. Their route is a favorite for riders round here as they took curvy back roads and made the gradual ascent into the hills. Highlights included riding through Chimney Rock State Park and around Lake Lure. The mid-day dinner stop was at Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley. Y’all know that stop would draw a big crowd.

There ain’t a better place to stop if your old motorcycle needed a little work too.

That afternoon saw the Motorcycle Cannonball riders take on the challenges of old machines in the mountains. Altitude affects the engines. Long steep grades are hard to climb and tough on brakes going down. Those 13 tunnels got a little spooky with very weak old headlights. But they had crossed the mountains and were on their way to California.

Lots of antique bike fans followed the Motorcycle Cannonball as it headed West. The scores and some photos and notes were posted daily. If you want to read Marjorie Kleiman’s daily reports and check out her photos go to MotorcycleCannonball.Com. Marjorie concluded the event on September 24th like this.

Stage 16, the final day of the run was only 105 miles, but still brought riders over some great roads. After leaving Palm Desert, the course guided riders through San Bernardino National Forest and through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The fun began with Highway 74 at Seven Level Hill, which was made famous by its appearance in the opening scenes of the 1960s comedy film “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” The road comprised several serious climbs and sharp curves, plus several steep descents with their own sets of curvy corners.

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owner Marcelo Doffo has created a wonderful moto-space that includes his MotoDoffo wine, artwork, clothing line, and collection of over 200 rare and vintage motorcycles and scooters.

We were provided with a nice lunch while enjoying the views of the vineyards and mountains. The course then took us to the coastline and down to Oceanside Pier, completing the coast-tocoast endurance run.

The Grand Finale took place at Josh’s Boars Nest, an Oceanside motorcycle shop a few miles east, where riders checked in for the final time and the checkered flag awarded to #99 Todd Cameron and his 1909 Indian Single. The last to check in was #138 Mark Zenor who’d maintained a perfect score throughout the competition as well as the Class 7 lead, until the last few heartbreaking miles when he had to load his 1938 Norton onto the sweep truck. Mark still “rode” the Norton proudly across the finish line, even though it was sadly sitting on the trailer.

Later that day, a cocktail hour and awards ceremony was held at the Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside. Before Jason made the main awards presentations, a few special awards were announced. These included the “Most Tires” award given to #109 Alex Trepanier and his 1912 Indian Single for five flat tires. Alex probably would have had more flats, but his course time was rather limited after the Single’s piston grenaded.

Next was the award for “Most Tires Changed” given to Jeff Fredette who, at the first riders’ meeting in Virginia Beach, announced that he would change tires for anyone along the route, and he certainly kept to his promise. Additional awards went to #150 Tyler Golletti: “Broken Hitch,” #128 Donard Maniaci: “Slow Poke,” and #37 Jared Rinker: “Green Flag” who has now successfully completed four Motorcycle Cannonballs with a perfect score each time, to date the only rider that has made this accomplishment.

The “Spirit of Cannonball” award was presented to #52 Doc Hopkins who has competed in four Cannonballs on his 1916 Harley-Davidson J with wicker sidecar. Many folks do not realize how difficult it is to not only compete successfully in a Motorcycle Cannonball, but to do it with this type of sidecar attached to a more-than 100-year-old machine. And, three of his family members, plus Doc’s Top Fuel drag racer Rick Erdman, also competed on Team Doc’s this year!

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Class Winners Are As Follows: Class 7: Class 3: 1 – #86 Ed Contreras 1 – #31 Mike Mooso 2 – #4 Mark and Loring Hill 2 – #30 Keith Kardell 3 – #138 Mark Zenor Class 2: Class 6: 1 – #103 Andy Devine 1 – #73 George Unruh 2 – #52 Steven “EJ” 2 – #27 Gary Shorman Hopkins 3 – #146 Matt Miller 3 – #53 Kersten Heling Class 5: Class 1: 1 – #117 Shannon Heling 1 – #99 Todd Cameron 2 – #61 Bob Zeolla 2 – #1 Dave Currier 3 – #59 Micah McClosky 3 – #109 Alex Trepanier Class 4: 2023 Motorcycle 1 – #200 Andy Babister Cannonball Champion 2 – #32 TJ Jackson Todd Cameron 3 – #178 Larry Luce The competition between Todd Cameron and Dave Currier was fierce, yet friendly. The two Cannonball veterans could often be seen riding the course side by side. And through each stage of the competition, everyone wondered whether Dave would keep the #1 spot or turn over the championship to challenger Todd. It wasn’t easy for either of these men to maintain the top two positions like they did throughout the entire run.

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Indian Single not only many times throughout the competition, but multiple times in a single day! And Dave’s 1911 HarleyDavidson Single could not be left to idle in traffic or the belt would have burned up. Those who rode near him would see him either ride circles to avoid stopping at lights, or jump off the bike and roll it back and forth until the light changed or traffic cleared enough that he could jump back on and take off again.

Once the endurance run reached its conclusion, riders went through many different, and sometimes conflicting, emotions: exhausted and happy it was over, sad to leave the camaraderie and the new friendships formed, pleased with their bike’s performance or thinking about mechanical improvements for next time, ready to go home, looking forward to the next Cannonball—the entire range of feelings one can experience when an event of this magnitude is suddenly over.

How have the brands stacked up over the years?

After this year Indian has now squared it up.

2010 – Excelsior 2012 – Excelsior 2014 – Indian Motorcycle 2016 – Henderson 2018 – Harley-Davidson 2021 – Harley-Davidson 2023 – Indian Motorcycle It’ll be interesting to see which marque takes top points next time.

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From The Bitch Pad Wharf Rat Rally – Ride The Tide August 31st - September 3rd, 2023

Kathy Lynn Parnell (come say “hello” on Instagram: #fromthebitchpad) e booked our hotel in January cuz we heard that the accommodations were limited.

This rally is one of the big ones in Canada and the locals commented that this was the “biggest yet”. Not sure how, but we lucked out and got a room right in the thick of things, with a stage just outside our balcony. Wow! Couldn’t have asked for louder! The festivities started late Thursday and continued on til Sunday, with Bikes, Beers and

Bands; what more could we ask for? The main drag meanders along the waterfront, providing a breathtaking view (stunning sunrises with fishing boats coming and going), combined with the smell of salt and seaweed. Digby, Nova Scotia, is situated on the Bay of Fundy of the East Coast of Canada, which sports the highest tides in the world. No kidding, tide change can range as much as 53 feet. Yup! Crazy! Digby is a fishing village founded in 1783 and their scallops have been touted as the BEST in the world, so we ate them at almost every meal, including breakfast (why not?). Also, if Nova Scotia blueberries are on the dessert menu, ORDER IT! The town’s population is just a little over 2,000, which increases exponentially during the rally. The weather cooperated and the rally was a success. Saturday was the big day to show off your bike, walk the main drag, visit the vendors, listen to local music and chow down on some fresh seafood. Digbyites are a friendly lot and will share stories at random, which are worth a listen.

There were bikes from far and wide: British Columbia, Newfoundland, Florida, Arizona and everywhere in-between, with an estimated 23,000 bikes and riders. Then, add another 2,500 spectators.

It was amazing!

A gal with “I Being A Bitch” written on her tank top just happened by and, well, of course I asked if I could take her photo and she agreed. Just seemed right. More and more ladies are riding their own bikes these days. I will forever remain a “bitch” cuz I am an accident waiting to happen (and we don’t want that).

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after dark to enjoy some suds, vibes and regaling.

BEST TIME . EVER !

The Wharf Rat Rally celebrates its 20th Anniversary next year and it is promised to be bigger and better.

“We are very much looking forward to making the 20th Anniversary of the Wharf Rat Rally a very special event. It’s not often that rally’s make it 20 years and we will be doing everything we can to make it an exciting and jam-packed weekend.

We want everyone who has ever been to the rally in the past 20 years to consider coming to Digby to celebrate with us.”

Rick Allwright (manager@wharfratrally.com)

have a bitch for that?” He replied after laughing out loud, “No, I am self-appointed!” There were Norton, BSA, Victory, H-D, Indian, Yamaha, Triumph, Boss Hog Trike, VMAX, AMS, Ducati, and of course Custom Choppers and more on display.

A definite must: The Harley-Davidson Experience, 50/50 fundraiser, stunt show, poker run, BMX demonstration and fireworks. Of course, we found ourselves at the beer gardens

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Some like changes and some don’t. I always thought it’s according to what it is. Our life is like the different seasons.

The Lord takes us through different things in our life, some we might like some not. We just need to sit back and think about it before we start complaining. Just like the Seasons, we complain it’s too hot and then we complain it’s too cold. You may think you’re at the end of your rope, but the Lord is just taking you to different places or directions.

Instead of complaining about it we need to get out of the way and let the Lord work in our lives. If you try to do things by yourself you know what’s going to happen, you’re going to screw it up big time.

You may think you’re life is ok and don’t need any changes, but the Lord wants to bless you and give us the things he wants us to have (not what we think we want).

Daniel 2: 21: And he changes the times and the seasons; He removes Kings and raises up Kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

If you don’t know the Lord as your Savior all you have to do is ask him to forgive you of your sins and ask Him to come into your heart, then live for him.

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Realty Show Coming Soon! ver wonder what it’s like behind the scenes at a

local Harley-Davidson Dealership? Well, Dan Roland, dealership operator at Down Home Harley-Davidson in Burlington, NC is gonna bring you that experience straight to your home with the upcoming reality tv show, Dealer Life. The show which will be on the streaming platform, Americonic, will offer an exclusive glimpse behind the curtains of Harley-Davidson, America’s most renowned brand and take you on a captivating journey through the intricate mechanisms that make the brand thrive, while immersing you in the vibrant culture of millions of Harley-Davidson riders and enthusiasts. With the air date looming, we got a chance to sit down with Dan and ask him a few questions about the Dealer Life and how the concept came to be.

CFTM: You obviously are no stranger to a film crew, tell me about your background on film.

Dan: I have done a bunch of stuff in television from staring in a series of television commercials as a “Rambo” type of character for a very popular beer in the Northwest – Rainier Beer. The television commercials are called “R-BO” and you can find them on Youtube. I have done other commercials for small companies and I even won a car on a nationally televised game show way back in the day called “Classic Concentration” I was also on a dating game show called “Studs” back in the day…won that one too.

CFTM: What is the inspiration for the Dealer Life Show?

Dan: Everyone in the motorcycle world watched “American Chopper” and “Biker Build off” if you haven’t your not a true rider…lol. I wanted a modern version of the day and life of

owning a Harley-Davidson dealership and my approach was if you combined “American Chopper” with “Duck Dynasty” and a little “Dog the Bounty Hunter” mixed in…you would have a pretty cool show. Giving the viewers an inside look at the Harley life as an outside the box owner and doing the Saturday events bigger and better than the competition. Ultimately following the growth of the dealership in our quest to be the biggest and the baddest dealership in the country….our quest to be #1.

CFTM: Who are your fellow cast members?

Dan: It’s not really “cast members”…no paid actors, just real life events and story line. The primary people in the show are myself, Ellen my business manager (and wife – not many people know that yet), Shannon my fixed operations director (parts, service and gen merch), Dusty my service writer and “No Drama” Rama, my top salesman who happens to sound like Rip from “Yellowstone” CFTM: What can viewers expect to see when they tune in?

Dan: They will see big names for Saturday events like Dave Kindig from Motor-trends “Bitchin Rides”, a few of my moonshine friends like Tim Smith from Discovery Channels “Moonshiners” and an exclusive episode with the king of NASCAR - Richard Petty…just to name a few.

CFTM: What is the craziest thing that has happened on set so far?

Dan: I don’t know if it’s the craziest thing on set but definitely the coolest and what looks to be an exclusive secret revealed about Richard Petty that nobody has ever heard or seen…very cool you have to tune in and find out what that is.

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CFTM: Has the winner been chosen for the 2023 Harley-Davidson Touring Model, if not, is there still time to enter?

Dan: The winner will be drawn December 2nd and that winner will be on the final episode of season 1…that person will get the infamous 15 minutes of fame on a national television show.

CFTM: When does the show air and will there be a watch party at DHHD? Dan: Trying to have the first episode ready to air by the end of November but it may be into December. Editing is a process and we still have a few more days of filming scheduled.

Well, I’m sure when it hits the streaming service there will be a party at Down Home.

But whether you watch with friends or in the privacy of your own home, you won’t want to miss out on Dealer Life. If you want a chance to win this 2023 Harley-Davidson Touring Model and your shot at Dealer Life fame, you gotta head over to www.thedealerlife.com . You’re gonna want to slide over there to check out the shows trailer video. Dealer Life will be exclusively aired on the streaming platform Americonic . When you sign up for the service you can choose 10, 100 or 500 entries to win the Harley! Go for the 500, and get a lifetime subscription and the maximum

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amount of entries! Like Dan said, the winner will receive a brand new 2023 Harley-Davidson Touring model, shipped to their home and will be featured in the final episode of Dealer Life season. The trip will include all expenses trip to Burlington, NC, first class airfare, ground transportation, hotel, dinner with the stars of the show and more! Currently there is a 15% discount on subscriptions, so hurry up and subscribe to win!

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The Armaggedon Ride At Outer Banks Bike Fest

By Lincoln Infield

his years Outer Banks Bike Fest did not receive a

fair forecast. The weekend of the rally Tropical Storm Ophelia was gonna be a direct hit on the Outer Banks. If you can imagine, this didn’t do any good for the event. But there was still fun to be had. Some of the vendors still piled into the lot including our friends from Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group and Law Tigers. Other than that there were a few food vendors scattered through a usually packed parking lot. The storm wasn’t expected til 5am on Friday morning and although we hoped it may push out to see that wasn’t what happened.

So Thursday was the possibly the best day of the weekend and it wasn’t to be wasted. I got into town around 4pm and rode over to meet my friends at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson and get their take on the weekend. As always, we were geared to make the best out of whatever Mother Nature threw at us.

It was then decided that Jerry of the Law Tigers and I should take advantage of the opportunity to lay down some miles and enjoy the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, and so began what would become The Armageddon Ride.

I was low on gas, but figured I’d have enough to make it to the next stop. We took off south on Hwy 158 headed towards hwy 12. Jerry was riding his Road King and I was on my trusty Dyna Convertible, it’s still warm weather riding season so neither of us have windshields. We rode side by side past the new colorful vacation rentals (and gas stations) and into the old outer banks with the natural colored cedar shake dwellings. The old style residences paint the picture of the Outer Banks while the big colorful buildings seem out of place. All seemed like a normal run so far. We stopped at the stop sign where 158 intersects with 12 and took a second to admire a gorgeous blood red sunset. It was especially nice sight considering that we knew that bad weather was on the way. We hadn’t ridden far enough to satisfy the evening and decided to press on, low on gas still, and both of us wearing sunglasses with the natural light fading. This is where the ride started going sideways. Jerry in the lead, turned left on to Hwy 12 and goosed it. I wasn’t going to be out done, made the turn and twisted the wick as well, but, mid turn and accelerating, my right hand grip slid off the handlebars and made for a less than correct left hand turn. Now I’m hauling ass, one handed, trying to slip my hand grip back on and stay on the road. I manage to get it back on and laugh a bit as I caught up with Jerry who was flexing his M8 power against my Twin Cam. Hwy 12 is a natural beauty that ranges from scrubby Outer Banks vegetation to some portions with 10 foot sand dunes on either side. As we approached the dunes I suppose the winds that were in front of Ophillia decided to enhance our ride. Huge gusts of wind were whipping sand across the road

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surface and ultimately into our faces. This is also an area to watch out for high water as the dunes leave no escape for rain water. Squinting to keep the sand out of our eyes we were literally sand blasted by high winds and dune sand and the sun had gone down enough to make our sunglasses yet another hazzard. Once past the dunes I was reminded that I was low on gas and as my bike sputtered and I switched over to reserve. I gave the international sign for “I’m a dumbass and on reserve” to Jerry as we crossed one of the massive bridges heading south towards Rodanthe, NC. Now we will see just how far one can get on reserve. Jerry reassured me that it was probably only a couple miles and pointed towards some lights on the horizon. Those lights ended up being an approaching string of traffic headed out of the path of the approaching storm. Ten miles into my reserve tank, I started wondering if there was any trash at the bottom of my gas tank that would end my ride short. I began imagining running out of gas on this beautiful but desolate stretch of highway and what swamp wildlife I would have to deal with should I have to wait on the side of the road. I’ve seen Crocodile Dundee enough times to know how to fight a croc, but it was getting late and that seemed like a lot of effort. Fifteen miles into my reserve tank I could see a glimmer of light of what I thought was the upcoming town, but by now it’s close to 9pm, and this is technically the “off season” on the Outer Banks. Would the gas station still be open? The final stretch was over the nearly 3 mile Jug Handle Bridge that swings out over the Pamlico Sound before returning to the Banks at Rodanthe. There is of course, no shoulder on this bridge and would not be a great place to have to stop.

Also, 3 miles is farther than I’d like to push my bike to find out if the gas station is open or not. By this time both Jerry and I are wearing our sunglasses on the tip of our noses (held on by the grit from the sand dunes) as this naturally beautiful stretch of road has no street lights and it is now past sundown.

Coming down off the bridge, the lights of the gas station are a welcomed site and It’s all down hill from here. We coasted in

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We then looked at the task at hand, going back through the dunes and the whipping wind. I at least had a pair of clears whereas Jerry was still rocking sunglasses. Jerry did break out a bubble shield and snap it to his helmet that he then placed back on his Road King seat. The Armageddon winds promptly blew the helmet off his seat to the ground, scuffing the shield right where he needed to look through it. It was then determined since I had the brighter headlight that I’d lead the way back home. Naturally this portion of the journey started with a wrong turn. Mind you, there is only one road out here.

Once turned around we felt confident about our journey home, but back on the Jug Handle Bridge the gusts started again and a band of rain came out of nowhere. This was one of those white out, no warning, deluge type rain storms. Damn storm isn’t supposed to hit til 5am! This is just one of those stray beach rains. We were soaked. Luckily the blinding rain only lasted about 5 miles and it was still warm enough to not be completely miserable. The good news was that this band of rain had hit the dunes already so that there was less sandblasting on the trip back north. Bad news was, it was still hard to see out there and we knew the high water area was approaching. We went single file and hugged the yellow line, got through the high water and back to the Outer Banks scrubby marsh land and thought we had made it. That was until we started seeing the glowing eyes of wildlife staring at us from the edge of the highway. Pucker factor is back in effect as we past a number of large bucks and wondered whether they would retreat or panic and run out on the highway. There was no further incident, and I was nearly dry when we rolled back into civilization having survived the Armageddon Ride. We made tentative plans to create a Armageddon Ride type event where we would wait for large weather event and ride into the area with only a ration of gas, no clears, no rain gear and see who could make it back first and we’ve had a laugh about the evening ever since it happened.

Friday’s weather was as forecasted, I did ride again that day, full tank of gas and all, just to say I rode in the storm. I was one of two smart enough to do this. One of the OBX H-D tech’s was out riding as well. It was pouring and coming across the bridge from Kitty Hawk to the main land was brutal! I made the round trip and stayed in doors the rest of the day to let my boots dry out.

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already committed and on location I went to set up for the bike show that was supposed to happen that day at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson. The winds were too high to set up our tent, but the rain had stopped and the sky was trying to clear.

Would there be a miraculous tropical storm party at the dealership that day? Sadly, there was not a huge party. Usually the parking lot is packed and we are searching for parking for the crowds rolling in. But the folks that did come by were treated to live music on the patio, a bikini bike wash, great deals on new and used motorcycles and a Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show. There were five participants in the bike show, but all of them were quality motorcycles. Pretty damn good for a storm weekend!

The winners went like this: Best In Show & $100: Gary Harvey – 2000 H-D Heritage Softail Springer Law Tigers Choice Award & $100: Pauline White – 1969 Triumph Trophy Tom McGrath Motorcycle Law Group Choice & $100: Michael Payne – 1968 BSA Lightning Best Sport Bike: Ninja Lee – 2004 Kawasaki Z 1000 Best Bagger: Michael Mahlmann – 2016 H-D Street Glide We are looking forward to going back to the OBX for the spring rally in April of 2024. Hopefully it’s not another Armageddon event and we go back to the beautiful beach weather that we usually have! We will see ya there!

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e ran into Pauline and her 1969 triumPh troPhy 650 during the outer Banks Bike Fest. this Bike is a total head turner! On top of being a vintage motorcycle connoisseur, Pauline is also kin to wrestling legend, Ric Flair (Woooo!). Which may have influenced her ability to obtain this bike since he’s a “stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ son of a gun”. Pauline acquired this beauty from Frank Deal of Frank’s Classic Cycles in Murrells Inlet, SC. Frank needed some paint work done and gave Pauline five motorcycles to choose from as pay for the job. Pauline ended up “wheelin’ n’ dealin’” for the Trophy 650 because of its near perfect condition and the fact that it was blue. Pauline Said, “It’s just beautiful and I have several other bikes and they’re all in the red color scheme so I thought it’d be nice to have some change with the blue”. We can’t agree with her more. The bike looked and sounded great and ended up winning $100 as the Law Tigers Choice award at the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Outer Banks Bike Fest Bike Show. Congrats Pauline and enjoy that beautiful blue Triumph!

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Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally

And The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Ride In Bike Show

By Lincoln Infield

wice a year bikers pour into the Grand Strand area

of Myrtle Beach for the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally. This years fall edition was set up to be another barn burner. Great weather reports, big events, let’s do this. Honestly, it got off to a slow start and even the big hitters showed low numbers early in the week. None the less, it’s easy to have a great time at the rally, plenty to see and do and hell, bikers can have fun anywhere. The Rathole had its usually biker fun with rodeo events all day and adult parties way into the night. The hole is off the beaten path in Socastee, SC but only a few minutes from the beach front. Ya gotta get out there and check out the games, hot bartenders and snag some cold drinks. Thee Doll House is the nightlife place to be. You may need a little bit of lovely company or want to show your lovely a great time. Either way Thee Doll House has it going on and is packed on a nightly basis. If you snag the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine before heading that way, you can even get in for free! Craw Daddy’s Galleria was a new one to me this year. South of SBB just off the hwy they were throwing a week long keg party! $20 got you a mug and refills were only 50¢. The proceeds went to Disabled American Veterans South Carolina Chapter. That’s alright right there!

I get down there mid week and try to pack it all in. Funny how far we travel to party with our friends from home. I did just that on Friday night. Jeff Schmid of Springers in Greensboro throws a party at the Pilot House in Little River on the last Friday night of the rally. If you come wearing Springers gear, he’ll pick up your tab between 4-6pm. Lemme tell ya he gathers a crowd and they do their best to wear him out! We stay on the beach at a hotel that host the BTN crowd so there is always a “meeting of the minds” on the party deck. This year we discussed what super power you would want. I went with Super Speed, but Invisibility seemed to be the consensus. BTN also hosts a ride each year, this year the Saturday ride was a costume party Boo’s Cruise that hit some big spots including Bubba’s Bar And Grill in Myrtle Beach.

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Bubba’s is the shit. They have their own plaza pretty much and the parking lot fills up daily for this local 24/7/365 biker bar. They are located next door to Fishtails Biker Resale a consignment shop for bikers. Fishtails has all the goods.

Motorcycle parts, clothing, boots, trinkets, you name it, they got it and at a better price than you ever seen! Bubba’s has a great bar, great eats, live music and they stock Yoohoo’s, that’s a pretty big deal for me. Bubba’s is also the host of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine’s Myrtle Beach Bike Rally Ride In-Bike Show. It’s always the 12-4pm the last Saturday of the rally, but you should get there early and take advantage of Bubba’s $10 biker breakfast and $4 Bloody Mary’s to get your day started. Folks started rolling in pretty good at mid day and the lot was rocking. We had 30 quality bikes in the show with hitting all the styles including vintage bikes and choppers. As a matter of fact, four out of seven winners were vintage bikes. Best in show was a tough call, but landed on Johnny Hinchberger’s stellar ’72 Shovelhead Chopper. Man that thing just checks all the boxes. It was a great parking lot parade and folks were in and out of Bubba’s and Fishtails all day. Huge shout out to Jaybirds Custom Cycles crew from Salisbury, NC for always coming through and helping me out with the Bike Show.

Winners looked a little like this.

Best In Show: Johnny Hinchberger – 1972 H-D Shovelhead Chopper Custom Non-Bagger: Aaron Potter – 1953 H-D Panhead Chopper

Touring: Jeremy Mullins – 2007 H-D Road King Bagger: Josh McCloskey – 2021 H-D Road Glide Cruiser: Chad Fuller – 2022 H-D FXLRS Sport: Jim Bob Seagle – 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900 Vintage: Dick Martin – 1946 H-D EL

It was an absolutely beautiful weekend at the Fall Rally.

There’s always a ton of places to go and things to see. It was great to see all my rally friends and friends from home. Big thanks to Bubba’s & Fishtails for hosting our Bike Show again this rally, yall rock! We are looking forward to the spring and another beach party! See ya there!

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The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine staff screens hundreds of jokes each month. We make no claim to being politically correct. Most PC jokes just aren’t funny. If you are offended by any of the jokes on this page, take heart in the fact that we go to great lengths to offend everyone equally. This is not a hate crime!

At our house we call it “pickin” and it is symbolic of your acceptance in the group.

We live in the United States Of The Offended, so get over it!!

On Thanksgiving Day, a little boy overhears his mom and dad fighting. He hears his mom call his dad a bast@rd and hears his dad call his mom a bi!ch. He asks, “Mommy, what does bast@rd mean?”

She answers, “Um, it means boy.” Then he asks, “Daddy, what does bi!ch mean?”

He says, “Uh, it means girl.” Later that day, the boy sees his father in the bathroom shaving; the dad accidentally cuts himself and says, “Sh*t.” The son asks, “What does that mean?” The dad says, “It means shaving cream.” Then he sees his mom in the kitchen carving the turkey; she accidentally cuts herself and says, “F*ck.” The son asks her what that word means and she says, “It means carving.”

That evening, the family’s guests arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. The son opens the door to welcome them and says, “Welcome bi!ches and bast@rds! My dad is in the bathroom rubbing sh*t on his face and my mom is in the kitchen f*cking the turkey.”

A tough old cowboy from Texas counseled his granddaughter that if she wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gun powder on her oatmeal every morning. The granddaughter did this religiously until the age of 103, when she died. She left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren, and a 40-foot hole where the crematorium used to be.

During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password: “MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramento” When asked why such a long password, she said she was told that it had to be at least 8 characters long and include at least one capital.

Spokes & Jokes An eight-year old boy had never spoken a word. One afternoon, as he sat eating his lunch he turned to his mother and said, “The soup is cold.” His astonished mother exclaimed, “Son, I’ve waited so long to hear you speak. But all these years you never said a thing. Why haven’t you spoken before?” The boy looked at her and replied, “Up until now, everything has been satisfactory.”

A fellow was walking along a country road when he came upon a farmer working in his field. The man called out to the farmer, “How long will it take me to get to the next town?” The farmer didn’t answer.

The guy waited a bit and then started walking again. After the man had gone about a hundred yards, the farmer yelled out “About 20 minutes!” “Thank you. But why didn’t you tell me that when I asked you?” “Didn’t know how fast you could walk”.

After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year outside of Raleigh, NC scientists found traces of copper cable dating back 120 years. They concluded that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago.

Not to be outdone by the North Carolinians, in the weeks that followed, a Columbia, SC archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet somewhere just outside Elgin. Shortly after, a story in the local paper read, “SC archaeologists, reporting a finding of 200 year old copper cable, have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a hundred years earlier than North Carolina.

One week later, a local newspaper in Richmond, VA reported the following: “After digging down about 30 feet deep in his pasture near the Cumberland, VA, Pete Riley, a hell of an engineer, self-taught archaeologist and gynecologist reported that he found absolutely nothing. Riley has therefore concluded that 300 years ago, Virginia had already gone wireless.”

There I was is sitting at the bar staring at my drink when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my drink and gulps it down in one swig. “Well, what’cha gonna do about it?” he says,

menacingly, as I burst into tears. “Come on, man,” the biker says, “I didn’t think you’d CRY. I can’t stand to see a man crying.” “This is the worst day of my life,” I say. “I’m a complete failure. I was late to a meeting and my boss fired me. When I went to the parking lot, I found my car had been stolen and I don’t have any insurance. I left my wallet in the cab I took home. I found my wife in bed with the gardener and then my dog bit me.” “So I came to this bar to work up the courage to put an end to it all, I buy a drink, I drop a capsule in and sit here watching the poison dissolve; then you, you jack-ass, show up and drink the whole thing! But enough about me, how’s your day going?”

Maria, a maid, asks her boss for a raise.

Her boss is annoyed and asks, “Now, Maria, why do you think you deserve a raise?” Maria: “Well, Señora, there are three reasons why I want an raise. First, I iron better than you.” Wife: “Who said you iron better than me?” Maria: “Your husband said so.” Wife: “Oh.” Maria: “The second reason is that I am a better cook than you.” Wife: “Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than me?”

Maria: “Your husband did.” Wife: “Oh.” Maria: “My third reason is that I am a better lover than you.” The wife is obviously upset: “Did my husband say that?”

Maria: “No, Señora, the gardener did.”

Wife: “So, how much do you want?”

An old Italian man is dying. He calls his grandson to his bedside. “Guido, I wanna you lissina me.I wanna you to taka my chrome plated .38 revolver so you always remember me.” “But granpapa, I really don’t lika da guns. How ‘bout you leavea me your Rolex watch instead?” “You lissina me, boy. Somma day you gonna be runna da business, you gonna have a beautiful wife, lotsa money, a bigga home and maybe a couple of bambinos.

Somma day you gonna comma home and maybe finna you wife inna bed with another man. Whatta you gonna do den, eh? Pointa to you watch and say, ‘Time’s Up’?”