September 2017 - Issue #230 by The Carolinas' Full Throttle Magazine

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PAGE 34 2nd Annual Dice Run To Benefit Autism And Special Needs

PAGE 40 Smokin’ Hot Summer Bike Giveaway

PAGE 60 7 th Annual Patriot Rovers Ride For The Fallen

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September 2017

Letter From The Editor.....................................................5 Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................6 Cover Story - Capital City Bikefest...................................7 Bike Nights.......................................................................9 Live Music........................................................................11 Quotable Quote................................................................16 CWC ABATE Sweaty Seat Scavenger Hunt Ride............18 Rollin’ On The River At The Roost....................................20 Nazareth Children’s Home 3rd Quarter Birthday Party......22 Another Big Adventure With Charlotte CBA.....................24 HLF Fund Raiser For Preacher Steve And Carolyn.........26 Rebel Son At The Wizard Saloon.....................................28 Carolina Faith Riders Bike Night......................................30 Mama P’s Incredible Friends............................................32 STE Powersports Customer Appreciation Day.................33 Women’s Freedom Ride 2017..........................................34 14th Annual Texas Roadhouse Motorcycle Ride..............36 Ride In Peace...................................................................38 Newton Motorcycle, Truck And Car Show Classic...........39 2nd Annual Dice Run To Benefit Autism And Special Needs...........................................................40 The Highway To Charity Poker Run.................................42 Triple D Racks Sports Bar Grand Opening Party.............50 15th Annual Christmas In July Toy Run............................52 CWC ABATE Sponsor Appreciation Party........................54 Catawba Valley HOG Ladies Teddy Bear Run.................56 Fill Grace’s Closet Fun Run..............................................58 Smokin’s Hot Summer Bike Giveaway.............................60 Benefit Run For The Kilah Davenport Foundation............62 Speedway Harley-Davidson 4th Anniversary Celebration.............................................64 American Legion Post 55 Legacy Scholarship Fund Poker Run...............................................................66 People & Places...............................................................68 Sunday Funday At Double D Burn Out Saloon................70 Thunderzone....................................................................71 Holding The Fork..............................................................72 RIP Randall Stanley Collier AKA Popeye.........................74 Steele Angels 13th Annual Back To School Dice Run.......77 7th Annual Patriot Rovers Ride For The Fallen.................78 Raffle For The Ride..........................................................80 Biker Appreciation Day At The Filling Station...................81 Catawba Valley HOG Rides Saddle Sore 1000................82 Richmond County Benefit Rides And Events...................86 Spokes & Jokes................................................................88 Davidson County CBA ABATE Attends National Night Out...............................................89

Letter From The Editor

Staff Mark Infield

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hope that everyone had a great summer. We made it! The vacation, the heat, the trips to Walmart for back to school stuff, and the eclipse are all behind us and we can drift back into “normal” life again. I cannot say that I am glad to see summer go, but it is what it is and we have no choice but to make the best of it, On the bright side, the weather in September is made for riding. We start out with Labor Day on the 1st Monday (4th) in September and the following weekend by Camel City Bikefest in Winston-Salem (9) and Thunder In The Smokies Fall Rally in Maggie Valley (8-10). Remember 9-11? Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson is hosting the Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride and many other rides will be held to remember those who were murdered and those who served on that infamous day. Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson will host the 12th Annual 343 Memorial Ride Presented by NC Red Knights, Chapter 6 and Rolling Thunder NC 1 presents the 8TH Annual We Ride For Those Who Can’t Remembrance Run, a POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at NC Veterans Park in Fayetteville on the 16th. Tilley Harley-Davidson of Salisbury is the place for the 7th Annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally, BBQ Classic, and Poker Run For Veterans on the 15th & 16th. Come early and enjoy music, a bike ride, vendors, and KCBS and NC State BBQ Championship. This is a FREE event. The weekend of the 16th is loaded with events. I hope that you can attend one of them. On the weekend of September 22-24 Ray Price Harley-Davidson and GEICO present the Ray Price Capital City Bikefest And Motorcycle Expo in Downtown Raleigh. Vendors and Sturgis style parking on Fayetteville Street are just the beginning. This free event features a huge schedule of events indoors and outside on downtown streets, at the Raleigh Convention Center, and at the Ray Price Dealership nearby. DON’T MISS THIS ONE ! Read more about this event on page 5. Many dealerships will be having new model year open houses in September and those are always interesting to attend. Check out The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar in this issue or on line at FullThrottleMagazine.com for a complete listing of all the events in the 2-state area. Ride safe, ride sober, and watch out for those who are not paying attention while they drive.

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Cruisin’ Calendar You can submit your event 24/7 E-Mail: Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com, phone: 336-885-5400, fax 336-833-6794. We Reserve The Right To Edit All Submissions

AUG 30 ICE CREAM WEDNESDAY Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC. 12pm. 843-369-5555. SEPT 1-2 BULL CITY RUMBLE 13 – VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW Brightleaf District 1007 West Main St., Durham, NC. 12pm, no admission, bike entry fee $7. www.tonup. bigcartel.com/bull-city-rumble.com 919-687-6969. SEPT 1-3 LABOR DAY LUAU PARTY Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort 100 Elk Creek Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336-973-8405. SEPT 2 FILL BACKPACKS FOR KIDS The Sports Connection 32 Main St., Hamlet, NC. Reg 2, school supply donation. 910-557-5407. SEPT 2 HOMETOWN HEROES RIDE Hometown Harley-Davidson 2300 Elaine’s Way, Winterville, NC. www.hometownharelydavidson.com 252-439-1345. SEPT 2 H-D 101 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price HarleyDavidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10. www.rayprice. com 919-832-2261. SEPT 2 4TH ANNUAL MOTHERLESS CHILD Biltmore Hills Park 2615 Fitzgerald Dr, Raleigh, NC. 11-5, charity ride, entertainment, DJ, field games, guest speaker, Food. Motherlesschild2011@gmail.com. SEPT 2 OASIS SHRINE SCOOTER PATROL RIDE IN Double D Burnout Saloon 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. KSU 10, $20/sgl $30/ dbl, 50/50. Lyle Smith 336-209-9617, Terry Cox 336-509-6545.

SEPT 2 OPEN HOUSE Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC. 11am, music, door prizes, fashion show, refreshments. 843-369-5555. SEPT 2 MODEL YEAR 2018 WORKSHOP Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr. Dr., Columbia, SC. RSVP 3 days prior to workshop marketing@tth-d. com, 803-461-1121. SEPT 4 27TH ANNUAL AUTO REUNION & MOTORCYCLE SHOW Historic Downtown Matthews on Town Green 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC. 9-3, $15/bike reg. www.matthewschamber.org. Dawn Sigmund 704-847-3649. SEPT 4 LABOR DAY COOKOUT VFW Post 9899 2923 Archdale Rd., High Point, NC. 336-431-1106. SEPT 4 VETERAN VOICES Tilley Harley-Davidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. 10-1 www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. SEPT 7 ABATE OF SC LIBERTY RIDERS MEETING Rogers Country Store 2205 Screaming Eagle Rd., Lugoff, SC. 6:30. Darwin “Doc” Flagg 803-467-5117. SEPT 8-9 DEMO DAYS Honda of Winston-Salem 591 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. 844-666-5584. SEPT 8-10 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES FALL 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.

SEPT 8-10 CHEROKEE BLUE RIDGE RUN Cherokee Fairgrounds 545 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC. $15/ day $30/ 3 day. Bike show, live music, tattoo artists, food trucks, demo rides. Presented by Smoky Mountain CBA/ABATE. Michael Roe O’Donnell 207-377-2727. SEPT 9 CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CHARITY RIDE Fuller Center 314 Jasper St., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8 KSU 9:30, $15/rider, raffles, door prizes, breakfast. Rain date Sept 16th. Lt. S. Leake 910-824-4146. SEPT 9 FALL OPEN HOUSE Shelton’s Harley-Davidson 606 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC. 11-3, biker games, vendors, door prizes, food. www.sheltonshd.com 919-731-2776. SEPT 9 7TH ANNUAL WARRIOR MEMORIAL RIDE Coharie Tribal Ground 7531 N US Hwy 421, Clinton, NC. Reg 8 KSU 10, $25/rider $5/pass includes adm to Cultural POW-WOW. Food. Vinnie Bryant 910-337-3951. SEPT 9 5TH ANNUAL HOGS FOR DOGS Scooters Bar & Grill 1911 Sego Ct., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11:30 $20/rider $10/pass includes t-shirt, food. Benefits Animal Advocates Coalition. Rain date 8/14/17 www.advocates4good.org. Holly 919427-9452. SEPT 9 2ND ANNUAL MDA MUSCLE RIDE Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. Reg 10 KSU 12:30 escorted ride, $20/rider $10/pass. Food, 50/50, door prizes. www.mda.org Theresa tt_hutch@yahoo.com Amber Toy AToy@mdausa.org 919-783-0222.

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SEPT 9 AMERICANS GUARDIAN RIDE FOR A CAUSE VFW Post 10225, 1706 W.Garner Rd Garner, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11. Benefits Veterans Empowering Veterans. www. agmc12b.us. magicmike@agnation. us. 919-772-1062. SEPT 9 10TH ANNUAL RIDE TO REMEMBER POKER RUN Burn Out Alley 11832 US 15 501, Aberdeen, NC. KSU 11, $10/rider, band, raffle. Benefits families of fallen warriors. www.SFA62.org. allenv33@hotmail. com. SEPT 9 1ST ANNUAL KAY TEAGUE TATA RUN & LITTLE PINK BASH Lucky’s Saloon 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Reg 11 KSU 12, $10/sgl $15/dbl includes Little Pink Bash Dinner, live music, 50/50, silent auction. Benefits Little Pink Houses of Hope & Team Sandy. www.littlepink.org/teamsandy, triburtetee@gmail.com, Sandy EllingtonGraves 336-516-2348 or Barry Hicks 336-693-4100. SEPT 9 SECOND SATURDAY BLUES Select Cycle 430 N Eugene St., Greensboro, NC. Blues bands 12-3 free adm. 336-271-4774. SEPT 9 FALL OPEN HOUSE Smokin’ Harley-Davidson 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Test rides, product seminars, vendors. www.smokinharley.com 336-7223106. SEPT 9 CAMEL CITY BIKEFEST Liberty St., Winston-Salem, NC. 11-11 free admission, live music, vendors, pin-up and best beard competition, baddest bagger competition, live tattooing. Presented by Biker Trash Nation. 336-464-6202. SEPT 9 2018 MODEL LAUNCH PARTY Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. Test rides, refreshments. www. speedwayharleydavidson.com 704979-7433.

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SEPT 9 MOTORCYCLES FOR MAMMOGRAMS Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 Hwy NC 134 Asheboro, NC. Reg 8 KSU 10:30, escorted ride, $20/bike, vendors, biker games, 50/50, silent auction, food, live music. Rain or shine. Benefits Randolph Health Mammogram Fund. 336-6292415. SEPT 9 HELLFIGHTERS OF CONCORD 5TH ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE Harvest Harrisburg Church 7155 Hickory Ridge Rd., Harrisburg, NC. Reg 9, KSU 10, free event. Rain date Sept 23. Kenny Shumaker 704490-6917, Glenn Munson 704-6221183. SEPT 9 MASONIC CHARITY RIDE Masonic Temple Eureka 604 E Church St., China Grove, NC. KSU 7:30am, $20/person, door prizes, food. Doug Earnhardt 704-957-0346 or Jerry Edwards 704-640-0399. SEP 9 BULLSEYE BUG RUN FOR MITCH LARSON Lucky Turn Around 1560 US 29 China Grove NC. Reg 11-12 $15/sgl, $20/dbl, cash prize for winner, party after with entertainment. Pam Beaver 980-439-9315. SEPT 9 HARTLEY’S DREAM RIDE POKER RUN Tilley Harley-Davidson 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. Reg 9:30, first out 10, $20/sgl $25/ dbl, food, door prizes, band, 50/50. Dakota 704-300-9025, Hillbilly 828499-2303 or Wayne 828-291-3204. SEPT 9 PAWKER RUN Low Country Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Rd., Charleston, SC. 10-11:30. $20/ rider, food truck, live music, vendors. Benefits Dorchester SPCA www.lowcountryharley.com 843-554-1847. SEPT 9 PARTS & ACCESSORIES WORKSHOP Thunder Tower HarleyDavidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr. Dr., Columbia, SC. RSVP 3 days prior to workshop marketing@tth-d. com, 803-461-1121.

SEPT 10 FALL BIKEFEST Locked and Loaded Bar & Grill 305 McCormick St., Garner, NC. 12-6, vendors, live music. 919-661-6688. SEP 10 15TH ANNUAL CATAWBA COUNTY SHRINERS POKER RUN Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 11, first out 11:30, $15/hand $35/3 hands, food. Dennis Grigg 828-7810062 SEPT 10 ABATE OF SC COLUMBIA RIDERS MEETING The New Ole Place 3311 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC. 2pm. Joe “Panama” Novitski 803-678-7088. SEPT 10 FREEDOM RIDE 2017 Bi-Lo 1419 Chapin Rd., Chapin, SC. Reg 11 KSU 12, police escorted, speakers, wear red, white & blue. Donations benefit American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. Hosted American Legion Riders and ABATE Lake Murray Chapter. Izzy4abate@ gmail.com John Isadore 803-3813294. SEPT 10 ANNUAL DAVID BOURNE 9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE Low Country Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Rd., Charleston, SC. Reg 12-1, first out 1:15. Sponsored by Red Knights. www.lowcountryharley.com 843-5541847. SEPT 11 ANNUAL 9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC. Reg 10am, $15/rider $5/pass, escorted ride, ceremony, collector’s pins, food. Benefits Horry County Firefighters Relief Fund. 843-3695555. SEPT 15-16 7TH ANNUAL BIKER BLUES BBQ RALLY Tilley HarleyDavidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. Entertainment, vendors. www. bikerbluesbbqrally.com 704-6386044.

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Weekly Bike Nights TUESDAY RAY PRICE HD CAPITAL CITY BIKE NIGHT Every 1st & 3rd Tues @ Sammie’s Tap & Grill 2235 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 6-9pm 919-832-2261

WEDNESDAY EL PATRON MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA 1030 Freeland Dr, Salisbury NC 704-636-5300 6-9 pm JJ’S WATERING HOLE 536 Farragut St., Greensboro NC 336-663-7295

THURSDAY GADGETS OF LUGOFF 96 Hwy 601, Lugoff SC 803-438-0101

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THUNDER TOWER HARLEY-DAVIDSON 190 Pontiac Bus. Ctr. Dr. Columbia, SC 803-461-1121, 7-10pm TILLEY HD OF STATESVILLE @ The Beach House 6-9pm 167 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville NC 704-872-3883

SATURDAY RAGING BULL HARLEY-DAVIDSON 300 Muldee St, Durham NC 919-596-9511

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DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC LOCKED & LOADED BAR & GRILL 336-992-3033 Every 2nd & 4th Thursday 6-9 pm 305 McCormick St, Garner NC SUNDAY 919-661-6688 HORSEFEATHERS ROADHOUSE LUCKY’S SALOON 3746 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sherrills ford, NC 1453 Industry Dr, Burlington NC 704-966-0192. Live Music 336-570-1050 PIT STOP BAR & BILLIARDS TED’S KICKIN’ CHICKEN 2484 NC Hwy 11, N. Kinston NC 4695 S. Main St., Winston-Salem NC 252-523-3700 336-650-0290 TRAX TAVERN 46 E. Main St, Thomasville NC. 2-9pm

SEPT 15-16 CBA STATE PARTY Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort 100 Elk Creek Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336973-8405. SEPT 16 6TH ANNUAL BIKER BLUES BBQ RALLY POKER RUN FOR VETERANS Tilley Harley of Salisbury 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. Reg 9am, last out 11. Escorted ride leaving Tilley Harley-Davidson of Statesville 12:45pm. Benefits Salisbury VA Hospice Unit. Sponsored by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com. 704-638-6044. SEPT 16 CAPE FEAR KICK DOWN BIKE SHOW & SWAP MEET Satellite Bar & Lounge 120 Greenfield St., Wilmington NC. 11-4, $20/entry includes event t-shirt. Free for spectators and non-registered bikes Vendors, food, live music. Benefits Wilmington Prostate Cancer Support Group and a project of Veteran Owned, Veteran Grown. capefearkickdown@gmail.com Paula Ackermann 910-228-4748. SEPT 16 12TH ANNUAL 343 MEMORIAL RIDE Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Reg 10-12 KSU 1, escorted ride, $20 includes t-shirt, pin, dog tag (first 343 riders), food. Benefits The NC Burn Center. Presented by NC Red Knights Cpt 6. 910-791-9997. SEPT 16 8TH ANNUAL WE RIDE FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T REMBEMRANCE RUN and POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony NC Veterans Park, 300 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, NC. Reg. 8:30 am Ceremony 10 KSU 11:30, $20/rider $10/pass, door prizes, food, vendors. www.rollingthunder-nc1.com John Thompson 941-380-8844. SEPT 16 KICKSTANDS UP FOR CANCER Turkey Fire Dept. 390 N Main St., Turkey, NC. Reg 9:30, $25/ bike. Benefits Southeastern Cancer Care. Jerry Bradshaw 910-590-3937.

10 SEPT 16 7TH ANNUAL JACOB’S RUN Hometown Harley-Davidson 2300 Elaines Way, Winterville, NC. www.hometownharleydavidson.com 252-439-1345. SEPT 16 VFW POST #2514 POKER RUN Harley-Davidson of New Bern 1613 Hwy 70 E., New Bern, NC. www.harley-davidsonnewbern.com 252-633-4060.

Cruisin’ Calendar SEPT 16 BROTHERHOOD OF BIKERS BENEFIT POKER RUN Fatz Café’ 294 Peachoild Rd., Gaffney, SC. 1st out 10 last out 12, $20/sgl $30/dbl, raffle, food, live music, bike games. Benefits Brooke Pearson. Billy 864-491-8022, Sandman 540413-8545 or Chuck 864-809-8306.

SEPT 16 2ND ANNUAL RIDE FOR RESCUE & FAMILY COOKOUT Lucky’s Saloon 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Reg 12. Food, music, raffles, auction. info@biscuitfoundation.org 336-693-4100.

SEPT 16 BRYAN & SHANNON MEMORIAL BENEFIT RIDE Biker Vintage 1429 Pearman Dairy Rd., Anderson, SC. Reg 10:30, last out 1, $15/sgl $25/dbl, raffle, 50/50, live music, door prizes. Benefits split between MAA and Centerville Fire & Rescue. 864-328-8151 or 864-2090044.

SEPT 16 2018 NEW MODEL OPEN HOUSE Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Live music, food, Accessories Workshop. www.downhomeharley. com 336-227-1261.

SEPT 16 POWER & TORQUE WORKSHOP Thunder Tower HarleyDavidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr. Dr., Columbia, SC. RSVP 3 days prior to workshop marketing@tth-d. com, 803-461-1121.

SEPT 16 RIDE TO REMEMBER OUR VETERANS Summerfield’s First Baptist Church 2300 Scalesville Rd., Summerfield, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 10, $25/sgl $30/dbl includes lunch and shirt, escorted ride. Benefits the Disabled American Veterans. www.ridetoremembertriad.com 336312-6499 or Ron Stoll 336-601-8088.

SEPT 16 OPEN HOUSE Low Country Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Rd., Charleston, SC. Food & beer trucks, live music, fashion show, test rides. www.lowcountryharley.com 843-554-1847.

SEPT 16 8TH ANNUAL LOGAN STROUD FOUNDATION MEMORIAL RIDE & POKER RUN Kannapolis Train Station 201 S Main St., Kannapolis, NC. Reg 12 KSU 1, $25/ rider $15/pass, includes event t-shirt, raffle, 50/50, door prizes. www.loganstroudfoundation.com Kris Stroud 704-305-1683. SEPT 16 1ST ANNUAL BRAXTON SMITH MEMORIAL POKER RUN Schronce Powersports 44 Chevy Dr., Taylorsville, NC. Reg 9-11, $20/ sgl $25/dbl, door prizes, 50/50. Rain date Sept 23rd. Benefits the Braxton Smith Fdn. 828-632-3147.

SEPT 16 4TH ANNUAL 2017 VETERANS SUPPORT RALLY Smitty’s Place 5051 Moorefield Memorial Hwy, Pickins, SC. 11-5. Poker run reg 9:30 KSU 10-11, $20/rider, $10/pass, band, door prizes, food. Benefits Upstate Warrior Solutions. Hosted by Pickens Co. ABATE. 864354-7560. SEPT 16 POKER RUN FOR INVEST USA The Filling Station 2208 Memorial Dr., Cayce, SC. Reg 11 KSU 12, $15/sgl $20/dbl. Bike show entry $10, music, 50/50, raffles.. Proceeds used to purchase active shooters vest. 803-995-5534. SEPT 16 REBEL ROCKS Gadgets of Lugoff 96 Hwy 601 S, Lugoff, SC. 12-11pm, $10/person, live music, primitive camping C.R.M.C. Eastover Chapter 803-438-0101.

SEPT 16 BENEFIT MEMORIAL RIDE FOR ERIC SMITH Sheila’s River Bar 8079 Wagener Rd., Salley, SC. Reg 11 first out 12, $20/sgl $25/ dbl, 50/50, food. Proceeds go toward medical bills. 803-564-3201. SEPT 17 MOSAIC COMMUNITY BIKE & CAR SHOW Aycock Fellowship Ministries 1036 S Aycock St., Greensboro, NC. 1-4, food trucks, giveaways, music. carshow@mosaic.community. 336-274-2049. SEPT 17 SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT FOR THOMAS Trax 46 E Main St., Thomasville, NC. 336-880-1337. SEPT 17 MOTORCYCLE RIDE Barry L Joyce Cancer Resource Center 725 Ayersville Rd., Madison, NC. Reg 1 KSU 2, $10/bike. Food. Rain date Sept 24. Lisa 336-5895310. SEPT 17 UNDY 500 Low Country Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Rd., Charleston, SC. Raffles, food, live music. Benefits local veterans through the Palmetto Warrior Connection. www.lowcountryharley.com 843-554-1847. SEPT 19 LADIES GARAGE PARTY Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Food 6:30-7, meeting @ 7. Unveiling, food, beverages, door prizes. www. downhomeharley.com 336-227-1261. SEPT 21 TILLEY’S END OF SUMMER BIKE SHOW & BIKE NIGHT Kick Back Jacks 123 Ervin Rd., Mooresville, NC. 7pm. www.tilleyhd. com 704-872-3883. SEPT 21-23 NEW MODEL YEAR OPEN HOUSE Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr. Dr., Columbia, SC. www.thundertowerharley.com 803-461-1121. SEPT 21-25 33RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MINDS Doubletree Williamsburg 50 Kingsmill Rd., Williams-

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Weekly Live Music / DJ FRIDAY JJ’S WATERING HOLE 536 Farragut St, Greensboro NC 336-663-7295 BAND OR DJ HORSEFEATHERS ROADHOUSE 3746 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sherrills Ford NC 704-966-0192 LIVE MUSIC LOCKED & LOADED BAR & GRILL 305 McCormick St, Garner NC 919-661-6688 LIVE MUSIC 9:30PM

SATURDAY LOCKED & LOADED BAR & GRILL 305 McCormick St, Garner NC 919-661-6688 LIVE MUSIC 9:30PM TANKTOWN TAVERN 6711 Freedom Dr, Charlotte NC 704-277-0268 LIVE MUSIC 8PM WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555 LIVE MUSIC

SUNDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 LIVE MUSIC HORSEFEATHERS ROADHOUSE 3746 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sherrills Ford NC 704-966-0192 LIVE MUSIC

burg VA. Pre reg $80/member $90/ non member, after reg $90/member $100 non member, workshops and banquet. Presented by Motorcycle Riders Foundation, jcannon@mrf. org. 202-546-0983 or Jim Cannon 804-314-9071. SEPT 22 DOWN HOME HARLEYDAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Lucky’s Saloon 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Games. www.downhomeharley. com 336-227-1261. SEPT 22 BIKE NIGHT American Legion Riders Post 55 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC. 6pm, food while it last. Meredy Swafford. 336-2870108. SEPT 22-24 RAY PRICE CAPITAL CITY BIKEFEST AND MOTORCYCLE EXPO Downtown Raleigh, Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St Raleigh NC. Public bike show, invited bike builders bike show, parades & rides, free concerts, stunt shows, tattoofest, vendors, family friendly, Pin-Up contest, sound-off contest. Expo at the Raleigh Convention Center. www. CapitalCityBikefest.com, 919-8322261. SEPT 22-24 FALL CREEKSIDE BIKE RALLY 390 Colt Thornburg Rd., Dallas, NC. $20/person all wknd, primitive camping, live bands, wet t-shirt contest, swap meet, vendors. Must be 21. Lucky 704-8137146. SEPT 22-24 CONFEDERATE MC ANNUAL BIKE RODEO 107 Whit Chamblee Rd., Starr, SC. $10/ day, $15/wknd. Camping $10, bike games, bike show, live music, food, vendors. Johnny 864-965-8715 or CB 864-380-7624.

TANKTOWN TAVERN 6711 Freedom Dr, Charlotte NC 704-277-0268 LIVE MUSIC 2:30PM

11 SEPT 22 LADIES APPRECIATION HOUSE PARTY Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr. Dr., Columbia, SC. www.thundertowerharley.com 803-461-1121. SEPT 23 6TH ANNUAL BULLDOG HERO AWARDS Presented at Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest, Raleigh Convention Center Raleigh, NC. Accepting nominations until Sept 8th, go to karneylaw.com to nominate. Presented by The Karney Law Firm, 704-376-7982 SEPT 23 2ND ANNUAL MICHAEL BARRETT RIDING FOR WREATHS POKER RUN New River HarleyDavidson 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. Reg 9-11, $20/bike $10/extra hand. Benefits Wreaths Across America in behalf of the Onslow County Vietnam Veterans. Phillip East 910-934-0734. SEPT 23 BACKYARD BBQ FOR BRIAN & WENDY COX Hometown Harley-Davidson 2300 Elaine’s Way, Winterville, NC. www.hometownharelydavidson.com 252-439-1345. SEPT 23 NEW BERN ELKS MONUMENT AND MYSTERY TOUR New Bern Harley-Davidson 1613 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, NC. 9-10:30am. $20/rider $10/pass. Food, drink, door prizes, 50/50. Proceeds benefit local area veterans. Tom 252-633-3665. SEPT 23 DARE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN Vertigo Tattoo 7594 Shipyard Rd., Manns Harbor, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11, bring new unwrapped toy plus $10/person. Benefits Dare County underprivileged children. 252-475-3541. SEPT 23 BENEFIT POKER RUN FOR MEALS ON WHEELS OF SURRY COUNTY Pine Ridge Fire Dept. 1892 Pine Ridge Rd., Mt. Airy, NC. Reg 10 KSU 12, $15/rider $5/ pass. Food, 50/50, door prizes, auction. Benefits Meals on Wheels. Bobby Shelton 336-401-3366, Mark Rotenizer 336-583-2206 or Langdon Walsh 336-783-7384.

SEPT 23 MCA PRIDE RIDE Millennium Charter Academy 500 Old Springs Rd., Mt. Airy, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 10. Hosted by The Enforcers MC. 336-789-7570. SEPT 23 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN & CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11, $10/bike, $10/hand, door prizes, 50/50, silent auction. Benefits area veterans & service dog training programs. Alloverrovernc@gmail. com Mongo 863-241-4740.

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SEPT 23 HOGS FOR A CAUSE Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr Dr., Columbia, SC. KSU 10 $15/sgl $20/dbl. Benefits MDA. jklein@mdausa.org. 803-799-7435. SEPT 23 2ND ANNUAL DAN BOYCE MEMORIAL BENEFIT RUN Venture’s Sports Bar & Grill 5531 Edmond Hwy, Lexington, SC. Reg 10 $20/sgl, $5/pass. Benefits local first responders medical bills. Blaze 803-445-8964 or Robbie Rector 803518-6804.

SEPT 23 AGMC’S INAUGURAL MEMORIAL RIDE American Legion Post 87 409 W. High Ave., High Point, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11, $25/rider, $10/pass. Food, 50/50, auction. Benefit’s ma Cares. wecare@macares. org Abby 336-478-4086.

SEPT 23 BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR STEVE & VICTORIA SAMMIS Castaways 833 Front St., Georgetown, SC. Reg 10:30-11:30, $20/rider $5/pass, food, 50/50, door prizes. Laverne Williams 843-2402474 or Ray Poston 843-833-5216.

SEPT 23 BENEFIT FOR AVERY CREECH Smokin’ Harley-Davidson 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10:15, $15/sgl $25/dbl, includes $5 meal coupon. Auction, 50/50, raffle. Proceeds go toward medical bills. Joshua 336747-0707 or Brittany 336-747-0762.

SEPT 24 THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE Select Cycles 430 N. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10:30. Benefits the Movember Foundation. www.gentlemansride. com 336-271-4774.

SEPT 23 FALL OPEN HOUSE Tilley Harley-Davidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. SEPT 23 MOTORCYCLE RIDE Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries 722 E US Hwy 74 Ste. D, Rockingham, NC. KSU 1, $15/sgl $20/dbl, 50/50, door prizes, auction. Rain date Sept 24th. Benefits Andy’s Charitable Foundation. Chris Cox 910-995-5183 or Donnie Butler 910-280-8485. SEPT 23 THE SUE PARISEAU MEMORIAL RUN Patty’s Dew Drop Inn 1268 Surfside Ind. Park Rd., Surfside Beach, SC. Reg 11 KSU 12. Benefits the Colleen Sargent Memorial Scholarship Fund at Socastee High School for this 1991 graduate. Maggie Smith 843-238-0632.

SEPT 24 ABATE CWC RIDERS MEETING In 3 Fountains 2710 Emanuel Church Rd., West Columbia, SC 1:57pm. Debra Teseniar 803-356-5977. SEPT 24 BIKER APPRECIATION The Filling Station 2208 Memorial Dr., Cayce, SC. 3-7, live music, food. 803-995-5534. SEPT 29-30 DEMO TRUCK EVENT Harley-Davidson of Greensboro 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. www. hdofgreensboro.com 336-273-1101. SEPT 29-30 FALL SPRAWL Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort 100 Elk Creek Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336-9738405. SEPT 29-30 DEMO RIDE EVENT Harley-Davidson of Greensboro 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. www. hdgreensboro.com 336-273-1101.

SEPT 30 6th ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS BIKE RALLY Beach House HarleyDavidson 100 Harley-Davidson Dr., Shallotte, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10. Police escorted. $25/rider $10/pass. Food, music, prizes. Benefits Hope Harbor Home. www.hopeharborhome.org. dvbikerally@gmail.com 910-4655037. SEPT 30 2nd ANNUAL DAY OF HOPE RIDE’N FOR A CAUSE Hawg Farm 8424 Cleveland Rd., Clayton, NC. Reg 10 KSU 12, $25/sgl $35/dbl $10/non rider, food, music. Benefits Jill’s Wish Foundation. Presented by Pink Ink Tattoo’s. jillswish.org Tara Dunsmore 919-592-5580. SEPT 30 SWAP MEET D & Q Motorsports, 34 Ray Hart Ln., Angier, NC. www.dandqmotorsports.com 919639-5511. SEPT 30 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Nam Knights MC Tar Heel Club House 327 North Grogg Street, Spring Lake, NC. $10/donation, live music, raffle, 50/50. Presented by Nam Knights Tarheel Chapter kffksig@gmail.com 919-710-6533. SEPT 30 BIKES, BOOTS & BBQ Brunswick Riverwalk 580 River Rd., Belville, NC. Reg 10, KSU 11, live music, vendors, tattoo/body art contest, BBQ contest, food. $5 entry. Benefits Step Up for Soldiers & NBCC. www.nbchanberofcommerce. com 910-383-0553. SEPT 30 MEMORIAL RIDE FOR LOST LOVED ONES Melanie’s Place 1203 W Northern Blvd, Tarboro, NC. Reg 11, $10/donation, food, games. 252-823-8997. SEPT 30 6TH ANNUAL RIDING WITH THE ANGELS TIM DIFFIN MEMORIAL RUN Dog House 3049 Owens Dr., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 11 KSU 12, $20/rider $15/pass includes meal. Live music, raffles, 50/50, auction. Benefits Christmas for the

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SEPT 30 OPEN HOUSE Tilley Harley-Davidson 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. www.tilleyhd.com 704-872-3883. SEPT 30 PEOPLE’S CHOICE BIKE & CAR SHOW Horizon Church 316 Signal Hill Dr., Statesville, NC. Reg 10-1. Raffles. Benefits Darrell Millsaps Foundation. Darrell 704224-3510 or Peggy Millsaps 704224-1151. SEPT 30 CLOTHING & DÉCOR WORKSHOP Thunder Tower HarleyDavidson 190 Pontiac Business Ctr. Dr., Columbia, SC. RSVP 3 days prior to workshop marketing@tth-d. com, 803-461-1121. SEPT 30 RIDE FOR THE KIDS POKER RUN Thunder Tower 190 Pontiac Business Ctr Dr., Columbia, SC. Reg 10:30, first out 11, $20/sgl $30/dbl incl lunch and music, silent auction. Benefits Palmetto Children’s Shelter. 19jjh47@gmail.com 803461-1121.

SEPT 30 VETERANS SUPPORT RIDE American Legion #290 436 S Main St., King, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10, $15/sgl $20/dbl, kid games, cornhole, 50/50, live music 1-6. Event entry $5 + 2 canned goods. Rolling Thunder NC6 336-983-3608.

SEPT 30 13TH ANNUAL CONFEDERATE HERITAGE RIDE Low County Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Rd., Charleston, SC. Reg 10 last out 12, $20/rider $15/pass includes museum tour, commemorative ride pin, live music, food, vendors. Presented by Secession Camp #4 Sons of Confederate Veterans Charleston, SC. info@heritageride. org 843-209-2048.

SEPT 30 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S FOURTH QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. Reg 11:30, KSU 12:15, party at 1. www.bikerswithacause.com 704545-1062.

SEPT 30 1ST ANNUAL DICE RIDE FOR SERVICE DOGS 4 VETS Leathernecks MC 453 Rock Hill Hwy, Lancaster, SC. Reg 12-12:30 KSU 12:45. Chinese auction baskets, 50/50, food. Joe 912-520-0238, Stan 803-524-5136.

SEPT 30 ROSE’S RIBBON RUN 180 Massage 4831 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe NC Reg 9:30-11 $25/ rider $10 pass, raffles 980-288-6774

14 OCT 1 6TH ANNUAL CAUSE FOR THE PAWS BENEFIT & BIKE RUN The Angry Ginger Irish Pub 1202 Gum Branch Rd., Jacksonville, NC. Reg 10:30 KSU 11:30, $20/rider $5/ pass, raffles, 50/50, food, auctions, live music. Benefits Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare. Donna Plowman 910-340-0455. OCT 2 HURRICANE ALLEY RALLY KICK OFF PARTY O’Keefe’s Irish Pub 834 Inlet Square Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC. 4-8pm. Spons By Myrtle Beach H-D. www.myrtlebeachharley. com 843-369-5555. OCT 2-8 HURRICANE ALLEY RALLY / FALL BEACH BIKE WEEK Myrtle Beach, SC. OCT 4 HARLEY’S BACKYARD BBQ Harley’s Road House Bar & Grill 3180 Hwy 9 East, Little River, SC. 4-8pm. Spons By Myrtle Beach H-D. www.myrtlebeachharley.com 843-369-5555. OCT 4 ABATE OF SC LIBERTY RIDERS MEETING Rogers Country Store 2205 Screaming Eagle Rd., Lugoff, SC. 6:30. Darwin “Doc” Flagg 803-467-5117. OCT 4-7 MOTORCYCLE RODEO The Rat Hole 3809 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC. Daily contest, pudding wrestling, vendors. www. theratholeofmb.com 843-241-1740. OCT 5 BIKE NIGHT KICK-OFF The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill 201 Fantasty Harbour Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC. 6pm. Spons By Myrtle Beach H-D. www.myrtlebeachharley. com 843-369-5555. OCT 6 SCENIC RALLY RIDE Wicked Tuna/Tuna Shack 4123 US 17 Business., Murrells Inlet, SC. Reg 10-11am. Spons By Myrtle Beach H-D. www.myrtlebeachharley.com 843-369-5555. OCT 6 BIKE SHOW 17 Customs 724 Hwy 17, Little River, SC. 843281-0525.

Cruisin’ Calendar OCT 6-8 BIKERS FOR CHRIST STATE RALLY Harley-Davidson of Greenville 30 Chrome Dr., Greenville, SC. Sat 10-until, live music, 50/50 drawing, vendors, Sun 11am service. Hosted by Upstate Chapter. www.bikersforchrist.org 864-2341340. OCT 7 BBQ BROTHERS FALL BASH Hawg Farm 8424 Cleveland Rd., Clayton, NC. Gates open 11, $10/person, food, live music. Benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and other local causes. Hosted by BBQ Brothers RC. info@ bbqbrothersrc.com. OCT 7 H-D 101 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10. www.rayprice.com 919-8322261. OCT 7 ANNIVERSARY BIKER BASH Pit Stop 2484 NC Hwy 11, Kinston, NC. Bike show, food, live music. 252-523-3700. OCT 7 VETERANS MC HOPE MILLS N.C. 35TH ANNIVERSARY 2280 Applebury Lane, Hope Mills, NC. 4pm, live music, food, raffle. Frarom10@yahoo.com 910-2736575. OCT 7 RIDIN’ IN REMEMBRANCE Time Out Sports Bar 727 E Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Reg 12 KSU 1, $10/person, food, music, vendors, camping, 50/50, silent auction, door prizes. Sponsored by OCR Chapter #5, SCV Camp #668, SCV Mechanized Cavalry 5th Battalion, 2nd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Squad. Deovindice1970@gmail.com Shannon 336-493-9413. OCT 7 1ST ANNUAL ROWAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE POKER RUN Tilley Harley-Davidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. Reg 8, first out 9:30, $20/rider $10/pass $5/ extra hand. Benefits Special Olympics. Billy Basinger 704-216-8682.

OCT 7 FEED A VETERAN MEMORIAL RIDE in memory of Justin Tramble. American Legion Post 209, 70 Lakeside Ave, Granite Falls, NC. Reg 10am, food. Rick or Lori 828 396 3585. OCT 7 HARLEY’S BIKER BREAKFAST Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin 2851 US 17 Business, Garden City, SC. 8-10. Pick up free breakfast coupon during a rally event. Spons By Myrtle Beach H-D. www.myrtlebeachharley.com 843-369-5555. OCT 7 SHRINERS HOSPITALS DICE RUN The River Rat 5301 Hwy 557, Lake Wylie, SC. Reg 11-12:30, door prizes, 50/50, raffles, food. Benefits Shriners Hospital of Children, Greenville SC. Trent Oates 704-4120120, Kristen Funderburk 803-6271977, Steve Trites 803-610-7876. OCT 8 VETERAN’S INFORMATION EXPO Low Country Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston, SC. Veteran resources, food, free event. www.lowcountryharley. com 843-554-1847. OCT 8 ABATE OF SC COLUMBIA RIDERS MEETING The New Ole Place 3311 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC. 2pm. Joe “Panama” Novitski 803-678-7088. OCT 12-15 26TH ANNUAL ALL HARLEY JIM MCCLURE NITRO NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North, Rockingham, NC. Thur. 10am $50 (4 days), Fri 12 $45 (3 days), Sat 8am only $20, Sat & Sun $35, Sun 8am only $20. www. rockinghamdragway.com 910-5823400. OCT 13 GOLDSBORO BIKE NIGHT Shelton’s Harley-Davidson 606 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC. 6-9, door prizes, food. www.sheltonshd.com 919-731-2776.

Cruisin’ Calendar OCT 14 THE CAROLINAS’ FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE BIKE SHOW Ted’s Kickin’ Chicken 4695 S Main St., Winston-Salem, NC. No entry fee, live music, people’s choice award and editor choice award, cash prize, bikini bike wash. www.fullthrottlemagazine.com 336-885-5400.

OCT 14 3RD ANNUAL DR. JOHN BOND MEMORIAL BENEFIT RIDE Crossroads Harley-Davidson 1921 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 11 KSU 12, $20/rider $10/pass. Live music. Benefits Terry Huffman. Vickie Miller 336-984-0133 or Ange Neal 336-428-5906.

OCT 14 11TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE RIBBON NC BREAST CANCER BENEFIT Eastern Radiologist, 2101 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 9:30am $25/inc tshirt, food, live music. Benefits early detection & assist breast cancer patients in Pitt, Beaufort & Lenoir counties. www.rideforthecurenc.com rideforthecurenc@gmail.com 252931-7665.

OCT 14 HAUNTED HILLS RIDE ANNUAL FUND RAISER Back Yard Bar 2898 US-70, Black Mountain, NC. Reg 10 first out 11, $20/rider $10/ pass, 50/50, silent auction, food, live music. Presented by Combat Vets Motorcycle Assoc. Benefits CVMA Chpt 15-7. 828-669-9541.

OCT 14 TO MAKE A CHILD SMILE POKER RUN Angier Clock Tower 16 N. Broad St. E., Angier, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10 $20/sgl $25/dbl. Sponsored by Angier Biker Fest and Seven Sabres Brotherhood. Arlene Mabry 919-422-7234. OCT 14 SECOND SATURDAY BLUES Select Cycle 430 N Eugene St., Greensboro, NC. Blues bands 12-3. free adm. 336-271-4774. OCT 14 BENEFIT RIDE Double D Burnout Saloon 1408 East Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Reg 10 KSU 12, $15/bike $5/pass, $20/car, raffle, door prizes, 50/50, auction, live music. Hosted by Dragon Slayers. Proceeds benefit bills for Heather Simmons. 336-992-3033. OCT 14 DRIVEN BY GRACE BIKE & CAR SHOW & AUCTION Lincolnton Church of God 1435 Riverview Rd., Lincolnton, NC. 11-3 rain or shine, free admission, food, door prizes, auction, live music, vendors. Bike & car entry $15, must be ride in bike. Driven By Grace 704-732-0012, Tracy Costner 704-268-4057.

OCT 14 BENEFIT POKER RUN FOR TRACY’S CAMP Savannah Break 1961 Mccrays Mill Rd., Sumter, SC. Reg 10 first out 11, $15/rider. 803-773-0300. OCT 14 ABATE COLUMBIA RIDERS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Pam’s Front Porch 7332 Parklane Rd., Columiba, SC. 12-6 food, 50/50m live music. 803-736-0302. OCT 19-22 25TH ANNUAL BIKETOBERFEST Daytona Beach, FL. www. officialbikeweek.com. OCT 20-21 DEMO TRUCK & BANC MUSIC FEST Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. www.fortbraggharley.com 910-864-1200. OCT 21 2ND ANNUAL BEIRUT MEMORIAL RIDE New River Harley-Davidson 2394 Wilmington Hwy., Jacksonville, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11:30, $20/bike $10/pass. Benefits Corpsmen Memorial Foundation and Corpsmen Memorial at Lejeune Gardens. Hosted by Strength & Honor MC. Trip.shmc.nc@gmail.com Trip 910-459-2854. OCT 21 9TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER BENEFIT RIDE HarleyDavidson of New Bern 1613 Hwy 70 E., New Bern, NC. Reg 9 KSU

15 11. Food, live entertainment, door prizes. blueknightpdb@gmail.com marie281warren@hotmail.com Paul Brown 252-349-3715 or Robin Warren 252-229-8963. OCT 21 2ND ANNUAL EARTH’S ANGELS TOY RUN Melanie’s Place 1203 W Northern Blvd, Tarboro, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11, $15/rider $5/pass or new unwrapped toy donation from each. Vendors, 50/50, food, door prizes, DJ. Hosted by Earth’s Angels & Tar River Chapter of Bikers for Christ. Ray 252-813-2308, Robert 252-908-2301 or Bob 252-904-4121. OCT 21 6TH ANNUAL SETH NALL MEMORIAL RIDE Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 9429 Archdale Rd., Trinity, NC. Reg 9:30am KSU 11, $20/rider $10/pass, 50/50, food, door prizes, t-shirts, auction. Benefits the Seth Nall Scholarship Fund For High School Seniors. Tim Nall 336-989-5000. OCT 21 10TH ANNUAL BIKERS WITH BOXES Billy Graham Library 4330 Westmont Dr., Charlotte, NC. 9:30am – 3pm. Pack Operation Christmas Child box, music, fellowship, giveaways, food. www.billygrahamlibrary.org 704-401-3200. OCT 21 8TH ANNUAL FALLING LEAF RIDE FOR THE CHILDREN Oak Hill Fire & Rescue Department 2400 North NC Hwy 181, Morganton, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11, $20/ person includes event t-shirt. Food, prizes. Sponsored by Blue Knights Chapter XXII. Proceeds benefit the South Mountain Children and Family Services. Rip586@charter.net Sput Powell 828-205-4737. OCT 21 21ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY Horsefeathers Roadhouse 3746 Mount Pleasant Rd., Sherrills Ford, NC. Raffles, cornhole games, birthday cake. www.horsefeathersbbq.com 704-966-0192.

OCT 21 CHRIS & CODY GRAGG POKER RUN Helping Hands 810 Harper Ave NW, Lenoir, NC. Reg 1011 last out 11:30, $20/sgl, $25/pass, 50/50. momsintruder@yahoo.com Gary Sanders 828-850-7983. OCT 21 1ST ANNUAL CALLISON COUNTY LINE FOR THE CURE BP Motorsports 3302 Callison Hwy/ County Line Rd., Greenwood, SC. Reg 10 first out 11, $10/hand $5/ extra hand. Live band, 50/50, raffles, silent auction, food. Proceeds go toward medical expenses for David Moon “Moonpie”. Becca Powell 864992-0685 or Gabby Rogers 864-3058145. OCT 27-28 HALLOWEEN PARTY Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort 100 Elk Creek Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336973-8405. OCT 27-28 DEMO DAYS Honda of Winston-Salem 591 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. 844-666-5584. OCT 28 SHALLOTTE 727 CRUISING FOR KIDS Shallotte Masonic Lodge 5072 Main St., Shallotte, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11, $20/bike/vehicle, $5/ pass includes lunch, 50/50. Benefits The Masonic Home for Children of Oxford. 910-754-4006. OCT 28 HAWG-O-WEEN CELEBRATION Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 9-10:30. www. fortbraggharley.com 910-864-1200. OCT 28 ANNUAL RIDE FOR AUTISM Harley-Davidson of New Bern 1613 Hwy 70 E., New Bern, NC. www.harley-davidsonnewbern.com 252-633-4060. OCT 28 RIDE FOR THE CHILDREN Greensboro Masonic Temple 426 W Market St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 9-11 KSU 11:30, $20/rider $5/ pass. Benefits the Masonic Home for Children. Dan Weatherington 336707-8901.

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OCT 28 BIKES BLUES BBQ AND BOOBS Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. www.speedwayharley-davidson. com 704-979-7433. OCT 28 HALLOWEEN RIDE & CHILI FOR MAMMOGRAMS Waccamaw Imaging Center 4181 Hwy 17, Murrells Inlet, SC. Reg 9-11. 843652-8010. OCT 28 LAURA’S MEMORIAL RIDE POKER RUN & HOG ROAST Hooters 2171 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC. Reg 10:30 KSU 11:30, $20/rider $5/pass, rafles, food, auction. In memory of Laura Netties-Shelters. 843-824-8661. OCT 29 ABATE CWC RIDERS MEETING In 3 Fountains 2710 Emanuel Church Rd., West Columbia, SC 1:57pm. Debra Teseniar 803-356-5977. NOV 4 H-D 101 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10. www.rayprice.com 919-8322261. NOV 11 BBQ COOK-OFF Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 8AM, $5, blood drive, live music. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261. NOV 11-12 44TH ANNUAL CBA FALL SWAP MEET & BIKE Rowan County Fairgrounds 1560 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC. Gates open 10am6pm $15/on day $25/two day pass, bike show, wet t-shirt contest, live bands, vendors, tattoo contest. www. charlottecba.org Rick Nail 704-4556245. NOV 18 STEELE ANGELS 14TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Legends Pub 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 11, bring new unwrapped toy. Food, music, door prizes. Wendy Rogers 910-818-0458.

NOV 25 25TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CHILDREN’S HOME TOY RUN Harley-Davidson of New Bern 1613 Hwy 70 E., New Bern, NC. www. harley-davidsonnewbern.com 252633-4060. DEC 2 TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9 KSU 11:30, bring new unwrapped toy. Benefits Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261. DEC 2 H-D 101 NEW RIDER BOOT CAMP Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10. www.rayprice.com 919-8322261. DEC 9 25TH ANNUAL BRUNSWICK COUNTY TOY RUN Walmart Parking Lot 4540 Main St., Shallotte, NC. Reg 8:30-11 KSU 11:30, $25 includes shirt & lunch, raffle, food, door prizes. www.brunswicktoyrun. org 910-754-5144. DEC 9 CUSTOMER CHRISTMAS PARTY Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 11-2, food, Santa & Mrs. Claus, live music, LOH gift wrapping. www. rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

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HLF Fund Raiser For Preacher Steve And Carolyn By: David Burnette I want to thank everyone who showed up at Cox’s HarleyDavidson for the fundraiser for Preacher Steve and his wife, Carolyn, of His Laboring Few Biker Ministries on Saturday, August 12. There was a pretty good crowd there and you couldn’t have asked for better weather. Eighty-six bikes and 118 riders registered for a nice ride though the country. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed some great food cooked up by Heavens Misfits CMC and Full Throttle Biker Church from Pleasant Garden, NC. Thanks to Brian Jones and Heavens Misfits and others for getting together and hosting this event. Music was provided by Benjamin’s Mantle and CJ Ballard. In all $3126 was raised to help this awesome man and woman of God offset Carolyn’s medical bills. If you don’t already know about preacher Steve and Carolyn Ervin they started His Laboring Few Biker Ministries back in 1990. They started out having bible studies in their home then it progressed to taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the streets. The ministry grew to several states and Canada. They would go to rallies and swap meets, setting up tents and booths where they would share their faith with others and still do to this day. In 1992, they started the Harvest Camp, which is a drug and alcohol treatment program, where souls are being saved and lives transformed and set free from addiction. There is also His Laboring Few Biker Ministries at 812 MLK Drive

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Rebel Son At The Wizard Saloon Story and photo by Alan Dockery Y’all know what happens when my favorite Carolina band, Rebel Son, plays in my favorite biker bar, The Wizard Saloon in Hickory, NC? A whole bunch of my rowdy biker buddies come out for a good time. An hour before the show the lower parking was filling with bikes and the outside beer tub was cold. Rebel Son is a honky tonk, rockabilly, rock and roll band formed in 1996. Lee Johnson is the lead singer, guitar player, and songsmith. Dave Schneider strums the bass while Ron Kirk beats the drums. They have produced a whole bunch of great albums on their own Hot Rod Hell Records. www.rebelThe Wizard son.com ain’t a fancy These guys give place. fans an intense experience with their original songs. Rebel Son displays and sings about our Southern Heritage. Many of their songs express the thoughts, feelings and rowdy behaviors of my friends. Their songs can be foul-mouthed and about redneck life and offend some folks. But us fans do not care, we love it. I found the Wizard Saloon right after I retired from the U.S. Air Force and moved back to North Carolina 22 years ago. Mike Dyson has owned and run the Wizard for 30 years. It didn’t take but a couple beers before I figured I love that guy’s bar. Mike coordinates the local Conover School Toy Run and I was looking for info and seeing how can I help. “Back then nobody liked bikers. Folks stayed away from

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Mama P’s Incredible Friends By: Rick Gammons I know you remember the unbearable heat with a huge splash of humidity around the 22nd of July. As a matter of fact, that Saturday was the hottest day this year, so far. It takes a lot to stop a biker from helping someone in need, but there were several calls declining to ride that Saturday because of the heat. Debbie Pendleton and her husband Steve needed help. Debbie was diagnosed with lung cancer Folks, this is and Steve has been right a hard row by her side through this to hoe. nightmare. Folks, this is a hard row to hoe. This is Debbie’s second round with cancer. She beat the first one and everyone who knows her knows that she will do it again! Anyway, the American Legion Post 87 in High Point, NC hosted this cancer ride for Debbie. It was smokin’ hot, but 34 motorcycles showed for her ride. These heroes didn’t even notice the heat. Ride captain, Tim Gulledge, led the riders to Liberty Tavern, JJ’s Watering Hole, Jr’s Tavern and back to Post 87. This was a poker run, but no

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By: Gary Steelman STE Powersports held a customer appreciation day on Saturday, August 12, despite the threat of rain and uncooperative weather. The staff was kept busy making deals on bikes all day long. The bikes were rolling in and out, people were enjoying the free refreshments supplied by Shelby’s Place in Love Valley, NC. STE sponsors a bike night at Shelby’s Place every Wednesday night 6-10 pm. The vendors were selling everything from hotdogs and ice cold drinks to rain gear and riding boots. Handmade jewelry and custom painted signs and a wide array of used parts for the Harley in need. The Red Knights Chapter 13 had a table set up offering a free ticket on the 2017 Indian Scout 60. There were a lot of tickets given away at STE on Saturday, someone’s gonna win a new Indian Scout! Then the clouds parted after noon and the bikes started rolling in, the temps went up and the bikini girls started washing those bikes. What a day! Bikes shinning in the sun, and nothing beats that just washed look, if you know what I mean. The music from “Almost Famous” was great and the guys played all day long. The sales staff Clyde, Susan, Matt, and the gang want to

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Women’s Freedom Ride 2017

By: WildThing According to the Motorcycle Industry Council In 2014, the estimated number of motorcycles owned by females is 14 percent, a 50% increase over the last 10 years. And 61% of these women riders, ride a cruiser style motorcycle, according to a survey by Women Riders Now, a popular online newsletter for women riders. More recent figures show the percentage of women riders nearing 18%. ‘We’ve come a long way, baby’, as the saying goes and this notion is certainly personified in the Women’s Freedom Ride 2017. The Women’s Freedom Ride seeks to promote fellowship

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That must cause quite a stir! Creator and Executive Director, Karen Collins, spends the better part of a year preparing for the ride which began with the first one in 2013 and diligently screens the organizations the ride supports. Each year, the beneficiary of the funds raised goes to an organization that uses 90%+ of their revenue for their cause. By the way, Karen is passionate about supporting our military and veterans. In 2017, Karen chose The Patriot Rovers, an organization that acquires and trains dogs to become service animals for veterans struggling with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. Saturday, June 3 was the start of this year’s ride at Low Country Harley-Davidson in North Charleston, SC with KSU at 7am. Low Country has been a premier sponsor since the ride’s inception. There were twenty-four ‘core group’ riders, who rode with Karen on the entire trip. By entire, it means 19 states in 18 days! Most days they rode anywhere from 400 to 600 miles some on a 13 to 15-hour riding day. They racked up 6000 miles worth of riding. There were three occasions for layover days that the ladies would take a break, do a little laundry or sight-seeing, or just chill. Along the route, many others joined the ride for as long as they are able. Rain suits were a must this year as they told me about half of the days the weather was rainy. Kudos to these tough gals. Think of it, they started out on Saturday June 3, headed out west rode through western NC, into TN, KY, IL, MO, KS, CO, WY, UT, had a layover in ID that included a side trip to Yellowstone, then MT with a stop at Devil’s Tower, SD for 2 days in Sturgis with sightseeing at Mt. Rushmore or Crazy Horse Monument or riding the Needles Highway,

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then on to MN, WI for 2 nights in Milwaukee, IN, OH, back through NC stopping at Tilley’s HD in Statesville on June 20, then on to the end, back to Charleston, SC. All along the route Karen planned stops at motorcycle dealerships who hosted the women for meals and refreshments and then provided them with the opportunity to advance their cause to folks that had been made aware of the ride and its cause and raise funds toward their goal. Karen had scheduled 18 fund raiser events on the ride. Additionally, even at gas and rest stops, where no advance announcement was made, the sight of all these women riding motorcycles caused folks to ask what they were doing and many times resulted in additional donations. The last day of the ride, the women left Statesville for a short run to Lowell, NC home of Indian Charlotte. Dave Cantara, Patriot Rovers, Inc. expert trainer was on hand there and the riders were privileged to meet the beneficiary of the Patriot Rover trained service dog. This female combat vet served three tours in Iraq, becoming 100% disabled on her last tour. Karen starts the ride with the Pledge Of Allegiance, then they fold the American flag and carry it folded on the entire trip and the riders presented the flag to this veteran. That must have been a terribly moving moment. Total funds raised on the Women’s Freedom Ride 2017 was $19,471.94 and a giant check in this amount was presented to Dave Cantara at the Patriot Rovers Ride on July 29th at Down Home Harley-Davidson in Burlington, NC. Karen and several of her core women riders were on hand for the presentation.

To find out all about Patriot Rovers, visit their website: PatriotRovers.org. To learn more, ride next year, or become a sponsor, contact Karen Collins at 704-267-4450 or email her at WomensFreedomRide@gmail.com. She’s already starting to plan for 2018. The kick-off will be at the International Female Ride Day next spring with an escorted ride from Low Country HD in Charleston, SC to Myrtle Beach. Karen says: “I have so many great memories from each ride, that it’s hard to pick just one favorite…riding through the canyons going into Utah, the wolf running out in front of me, and seeing the amazing look on Carol’s face as we rode through Yellowstone on the way to Montana, looking back and seeing you all dance... but most of all the laughter.”

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14th Annual Texas Roadhouse Motorcycle Ride By: Thomas Phillips I set out early on the morning of August 6th for the 14th Annual Texas Roadhouse Motorcycle Ride. I saw the ride posted in the Crusin’ Calendar here in our very own Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine and that it benefits Homes For Our Troops. That’s when I decided to tag along and see what it was all about. The ride started at Texas Roadhouse on Two Notch Road in Columbia, SC. Registration was from 8-9:30 am with kick stands up at 9:45. I was greeted with open arms by the main organizers of the event: Jackie Brown, Steve Goulet and John Siemers. Jackie Brown with Texas Roadhouse and her wonderful crew did an amazing job taking care of everyone. Starting with breakfast before the ride and again with lunch at the end, but we will get back to that. Steve Goulet and John Siemers are the backbone of The American Legion Riders, Chapter 193 out of Chapin, SC. These two gentlemen organized the ride along with many other things, including getting Texas Roadhouse involved over 4 years ago. This is the 14th Annual nationwide benefit for Homes For Our Troops, but this is the 4th annual local SC ride, and what a ride it was! It was simply the perfect sunny day for the event with a great turn out of over 133 bikes! The cost was $25 for a single rider and $40 for two up. What do you get for the money? I’m so glad you asked! A very nice custom t-shirt for starters. Then there was breakfast of eggs, bacon, gravy PARTS & SERVICE FOR biscuit, and your HARLEY MOTORCYCLES choice of coffee and juice. But wait, don’t forget lunch! That’s right, No Appointment Needed! once we arrived over at Harley Haven in Irmo, SC there was BBQ, CERTIFIED HARLEY EXPERT TECHNICIANS beans, buttered NC STATE INSPECTION STATION corn, and a roll waiting on the (980) 439-5203 crowd. I would 505-A Pitts School Rd NW also like to add Concord, NC 28027 that they had coolCorner of Pitts School Rd NW and Weddington Rd ers full of water store.splittailcycles.com to keep everyone

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Newton Motorcycle, Truck And Car Show Classic Story and photo by Alan Dockery There are lots of things I love about our little town of Newton, NC. At the top of the list is the annual Motorcycle, Truck and Car Show Classic. Traditionally the last weekend of July, it’s a relaxed afternoon hanging out in the shade at Southside Park and talking about the vehicles we brought. All Bikers are welcome. There’s even a dyno shoot out with free runs. If enough folks want to, they put on bike games. Motorcycle Class Winners: Best HarleyDavidson: Daniel Perkins, Best Touring: Howard Wellman, Best Cruiser: Cameron Anderson, Second Best Cruiser: James Cline, Best Kawasaki Sport Bike: Devin Foster, Best Yamaha Sport Bike: Tim Martin: Best Suzuki Sport Bike: Jeffrey Grazeley, Best Old Bike: Alan Dockery. Best Of Show: Tim Martin, Second Best Of Show: Daniel Perkins. Car Class Winners: Best Antique 1949 & Down: John Lucas, Best Original 1960-69: Ronnie Bowman, Best Original 1990 & Up: Frank Sharpe: Second Best Original 1990 & Up: Richard Cooke, Best Import: Jason Hann, Second Best Import: Robert Bollinger.

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By: Dew and Everette “EZ” Short On Sunday, August 6th, the 1st EVER Highway To Charity Poker Run went off without a hitch in the sweltering heat that is the dog days of summer. It was so hot that we could have cooked eggs on the sidewalk that day. First of all, there was so much support from our local businesses that almost everyone left a winner from all the donations. It wouldn’t be fair to the readers to list all the thanks we had, since it would take several pages. Let’s just go with our primary sponsors like Elliott Reality, the NMB Pilot Club, The Finish Line Bar and Grill, and Captain Archie’s. Scott Britt from 17 Customs hosted the event where everyone started dous work they’re doing for our local the day with a few minutes to dream, roam and less fortunate youth. around, and drool over a lot of big engine The inspiration to start this poker beauties with lots of good, shiney chrome run came one night while Dew, also and some really spectacular paint schemes. from 17 Customs, was sitting on the The last bike rolled out of couch, reading an article the lot around 2pm, to meet about a charity where up at The Finish Line Bar, CEOs were getting rich where everyone got a chance from donations and took I just knew that to meet Julie from Julie’s the proceeds from the I wouldn’t ride Kids. people who deserved it. alone. Next, we roared into the This made Dew mad, but Little River Medical Center, it made him ask, “What if where everyone got a chance we could just follow the to check their blood pressure money that we donate and and learn how to better their lives through what charity around us needs money medical care provided on campus. Then, the most?” Dew wanted to combine we invaded Captain Archie’s. Over cold his passion for motorcycles and mobeers and some great food on the watertorcycle people with the needs of our way, we got a chance to meet and talk with local community. Brandon, the founder of the Chuck Shearer That Sunday, Dew wasn’t alone in Leukemia foundation. Our last stop was at his commitment to help, when over 70 The Sea Haven, to actually see the tremen-

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riders showed up to bring their support for a worthy cause. I just knew that I wouldn’t ride alone. Dew, Scott, and the team at 17 Customs love this community and say they are glad to be a part of it. Everyone on the ride was truly happy to help those in need. Thanks to everyone who rode with us, we gathered over $2,000, that was split equally among the four charities and we hope to see even more people at the next event. 17 Customs also sponsors a bike night at Captain Archie’s every Thursday come rain, shine, or 100º weather. Dew hopes to do this poker run annually and possibly more. He says that he would like to encourage everyone to look around themselves, right where you are, to find a charity in need. Alone, it’s almost impossible to change anything, but, when people come together, we can change the world. You can find pictures of that day and all the other events in this magazine online at www.FullThrottleMagazine.com under the 2017 EVENT PICTURES tab. If you’re in the area, stop by 17 Customs at 724 US-17 in Little River, SC, and tell them “EZ” from The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine sent you!

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15th Annual Christmas In July Toy Run By: Kelly Wescott The 15th Christmas In July Toy Run was held on July 15th, 2017. Is that a coincidence or what? We had a great event for Duke Children’s Hospital again this year, raising $13,419.50 in money, and $6,500 in toy donations for a total of $ 20,119.50. Over 375 participated in this day-long event. The Christmas In July Toy Run actually kicks off much earlier in the year, with events beginning June 10th at Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, June 30th at the Pembroke Wal-Mart, raising $ 1,254, July 11th with Bike and Corvette Night at Texas Roadhouse, and July 14th at Legends Pub with the Kickstart Party. Saturday, the 15th of July was hot, not only the weather, but the event itself! Bright and early, we had a breakfast sponsored by the HOG Chapter of Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson. Thanks, ladies and gentlemen, it was great. Many vendors including Bob 96.5 Radio, Bikes Whips and Things, Pages Hydro Dipping, The Faith Riders, Cycle World, and more greeted us as the registrations were going on. Raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets being sold, and music was in the air as old and new friends were meeting. The atmosphere is party like with whole families attending. During the pre-ride, many raffle prizes were given away and a 50/50 raffle held. Many monetary donations were given by different groups, including M Ministry, Greg Hunt Builders,

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Catawba Valley HOG Ladies Teddy Bear Run Story by Ladies of HOG The Ladies of Catawba Valley HOG regularly reach out to the community of Hickory, NC, and show that the local Harley Owners Group Chapter is here to help. the Teddy Bear collection began with a simple email. The collection of Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals for the Hickory Police Department is intended to make an impact on those children who an officer might meet at a traumatic event or to make someone’s Christmas extra special. The collection started on March 1. Social media and emails were sent out to all members, and the community. Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson in

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Fill Grace’s Closet Fun Run By: Bill Gallaway On Saturday, August 5th, a dozen bikers showed up to help a local charity. Riders began to register at Triple D’s Sports Bar in Walhalla, SC beginning at 11:00 a.m. In addition to the ride, poker hands were available with 60% donated to Grace’s Closet and 40% to the high hand. Riders went to Mullen’s Irish Pub in Seneca, SC followed by a short visit at the Pickens Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Area Office. Upon arrival, we were met by Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander and Ms. Thwanda Davidson, a counselor at the facility. There is so much that this office provides the community so I’ll try to be brief. These are the key words: Assessment, Disability Management, Training, Job Search, Job Matching, Internships, Apprenticeships, On-The-Job Training, Foundational Workplace Training, and more. Such as how do you write a resume, how to interview, how to dress, how to act. You learn the how-tos in a non-stressful workplace environment. VR will help you develop skills based on your individual needs to

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Smokin’s Hot Summer Bike Giveaway By: Mark Infield July 29th was a big day at Smokin’ HarleyDavidson in Winston-Salem, NC. There was a BBQ cook off featuring 6 competition teams, Onry N Mean, Shoney Boy, Steel Rain, The Marsh Pit, Boar Belly, and Hawg Wild. For a $5 donation you could sample all 6 and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Best Pork was awarded to Steel Rain MC, Best Chicken went to The Marsh Pit, Onry N Mean was voted the Best Sauce, and earned the People’s Choice trophy! All I can say is that it was all good BBQ. Congratulations There were 113 to all who particientries to win pated. the Street 750. A ride left out of the dealership at 11 am and the entry fee included lunch when you returned to the event. There were 50/50, raffles, and live music by Confuzion, but the highlight of the day was Smokin’ Harley-Davidson in conjunction with 93.1 The Wolf www.931WolfCountry.com giving away a brand-new Harley-Davidson Street 750.

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By: Wally Wersching On May 16th, 2012, Kilah was a healthy, happy, energetic 3-year-old when she was left alone with her stepfather while her mom was at work. Within hours, she was in the hospital, beaten so brutally that she was not expected to live. Although Kilah survived for 22 months after her abuse, she passed away on March 13, 2014. The severity of Kilah’s abuse brought about the awful realization that her abuser would only get a maximum sentence of 44 to 92 months in prison when convicted. Kilah’s situation initiated a call for more severe punishments for child abusers. The Kilah Davenport Foundation was started in November 2012 to help visitors learn more about child abuse, and share information about Kilah’s journey. The Kilah Davenport Foundation was formed to encourage activities meant to prevent child abuse. It also provides educational and other resources for victim families that have suffered abuse. Go to: https://kdf2.azurewebsites.net for the whole story with photos. With a ton of support, “Kilah’s Law” was signed into law by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory on April 23, 2014. The law increases the penalty to a minimum of 125 months in prison for the person who abuses a child under the age of 16. The law also requires that there be a permanent record of child abuse in the defendant’s criminal history. On May 20, 2014, North Carolina U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger was responsible for making “Kilah’s Law” a national law when President Obama signed “Kilah’s Law”. The dice run held on August 12, 2017 was to raise money for the foundation, and keep Kilah’s memory alive. The run started at the American Cycle Works in Gastonia, NC. The first bike was scheduled to leave at 11am, last one out by noon. The donation was $15 a hand. There were four other stops along the way – the Bear’s Den Bar and Grill, the Highway 55 Diner, the Dixie Drifters Clubhouse, and ending at T’s Fat Parrot. There were only a few bikes in the lot when I arrived at

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Speedway Harley-Davidson 4th Anniversary Celebration By: Rose & Lloyd Speedway Harley- Davidson celebrated their fourth anniversary on July 22nd and 23rd. It was a great day with music, food, and games for all ages. If you were ready for a new bike they were having a trade in sale, and general merchandise sale. Everyone enjoyed the music, the food was provided by Speedway Harley- Davidson HOG Chapter. 26 Acres Brewing Company provided cold beverages, and Fat and Sassy Concessions.

I think everyone enjoyed dunking the owner, Aimee, who volunteered to be in dunking booth. A lot of children and adults were having a go at trying to dump her in the water, and since it was close to 100º, several others were also willing to take her place. Many thanks to all that participated to make this a success.

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By: PJ Morris The American Legion Riders (ALR) from American Legion Clyde Bolling Post 55 at 111 Miller Street in Winston-Salem, NC held their annual American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund Poker Run on Saturday, August 5, 2017. There were approximately 53 motorcycles and 2 cages on our ride. Participants were from American Legion Dixon Post 45 of Asheboro, NC, Kennedy-Hall American Legion Post 106 of Salisbury, NC, our Post 55 ALR, plus other local riders. Our first stop was at the Triad Park Veterans Memorial – Carolina Field Of Honor in Kernersville, NC. We stopped and viewed a memorial consisting of a piece of a steel beam from one of the collapsed Twin Towers and reflected on the purpose of the Legacy

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Holding The Fork Bros & Bro-ettes, Have you ever thought about how it will be when you die? Ever wondered how many will come to your funeral and what they will say? I guess that it all depends on you and what kind of person you were and the life that you lived. Hopefully, we’ll all be saved and be in Heaven, and walk on the streets of gold and have no more sickness, no cancer, or limbs missing. We’ll all be whole and having a good old time. I read this today and thought it was really good, and what a way to go. There was a lady who went to the doctor and she was told she had cancer and only 3 months to live. She went home and called her pastor and asked him to come over. She told the pastor what the doctor said. They talked about her funeral and she told him where she wanted to be buried, what dress she wanted to be buried in, what songs were to be sung, what scripture to be read, and also to put her favorite Bible in the casket with her. Suddenly she remembered one other important thing to her. She told the pastor to be sure and put a fork in her right hand. He looked at her kind of funny and even though he agreed, he didn’t say anything. She told him that food was a very important thing at a church get together. She remembered that every time they finished the main course, they would say keep your fork. She

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RIP Randall Stanley Collier AKA Popeye 6/23/55 – 7/17/17 Popeye Collier as his friends knew him passed away quietly in his sleep on July 17, 2017. His love in life was family, friends and motorcycles. He is survived by his son, R. Stephen Collier; mother, Sadie Collier; sister, Cathy Lookadoo and husband David; grandchild, Aiden Christian Collier; as well as his niece, nephew, great nieces and great nephew. Popeye had a big heart and would do anything he could for others. He never met a stranger and could put a smile on everyone’s face that he met. Popeye was a member of the local motorcycle community and hung with the Original Wild Bunch (OWB) back in the day. A celebration of Life was held at noon on July 22, 2017 at Proximity United Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC. Visitation was held prior to service conducted by Craig Peak. First off, they played Simple Man by Skynyrd and emphasized “There is someone up above”. Then he read from 1 Timothy 1:15: “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” The point

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7th Annual Patriot Rovers Ride For The Fallen

Saving Dogs, Helping Veterans And Honoring Heroes. By: Buzz Patriot Rovers is a healing mission that honors fallen heroes by partnering with Gold Star families to name a service dog after their fallen family member. Then they provide the professionally trained and certified Psychiatric Service Dogs along with instruction, therapeutic group camaraderie and support services to veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of their service to our country at NO COST. What an awesome program! The 7th Annual Ride For The Fallen was hosted by Down Home Harley-Davidson in Burlington, NC. By the time Wildthing, Bad Brad, and I arrived there was already a good line of motorcycles staged for the ride. We got registered and strolled around the parking lot while bikes poured in to support the Patriot Rovers. There were a good handful of Patriot Rovers service dogs and their handlers in attendance. Before we left on the ride, David Cantera, a U.S. Army Veteran, Canine Behavioral Expert, and Founder Chairman of the Patriot Rovers, took the mic and expressed his thanks for everyone in attendance, and gave recognition to the Gold Star Families that were present. We had the honor of witnessing 3 Patriot Rovers “graduate”

their training as they were awarded to the veteran that they were trained to assist. There was no lack of appreciation from the veterans who received the Rovers. Long hugs and many words of thanks were shared while the Rovers were outfitted with their new service vests. After the graduation ceremony, David showed us all a presentation filled with images of our fallen heroes as he called their names out. Many of the heroes’ pictures we saw were locals and some had Rovers named after them. There wasn’t a dry eye as we remember these brave Americans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and way of life. As we composed ourselves, Karen Collins, Creator and Executive Director of the Women’s Freedom Ride took the mic. Karen and the ladies that are a part of the Women’s Freedom Ride had taken donations as they rode on a 18-day ride that went through 19 states. Wow! Those ladies not only have a heart of gold, but they ride hard and as a result, they awarded David a check in the amount of $19,471.94 to go towards the Patriot Rovers’ mission! We got some instruction from the CVMA chapter that was heading up the ride, we saddled up and followed our police

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By: Bill Gallaway Saturday, July 22nd was the revised date for the “Raffle For The Ride”. Originally planned for Saturday, June 24th, the date was changed due to slower than expected ticket sales. The fundraiser was planned by Randy Hunnicutt of the Southern Survivors MC and Bobbie Smith of ABATE of Oconee County, South Carolina. The plan for the charity was to acquire an older bike, do some upgrades, and sell tickets, with the proceeds going to charity. The chosen charity was the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville, SC. With things beginning to fall into place and ticket sales picking up, it was time to plan the “FUN” part. Since FUN is the first 3 letters of fundraiser, Randy contacted George White of the Walhalla SC VFW Post 6830 to set things up. And with the help of ABATE of Oconee County, everything was moving

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By: Pete Weinrich During the planning of a trip, someone suggested that if I traveled another 50 miles then turned around and came home and did it under 24 hours, I would qualify for the Iron Butt Association’s Saddle Sore 1,000. Comments like that get riders thinking, and I’m one rider whose thinking ability has occasionally been in question. Some quick online research into the topic and my mind was made up. I was going to do a Saddle Sore 1000. Two days before I planned to leave on a round trip challenge to complete the Saddle Sore 1000, I announced my intentions to the Catawba Valley Harley Owners Group (CVHOG), and offered everyone the opportunity to ride with me if they wished. Two riders, Fred Fortman and Chris McCall accepted the challenge. We would take a round trip through Tennessee,

Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and return home to North Carolina. We departed Blue Ridge HD July 14, 2017 with three main goals; complete an official Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000, increase our points with the ABC’s of Harley, and visit our new sister store in Madison, Alabama. We also intended to have fun (this year’s chapter goal), enjoy the ride, and see some of America from the seat of a Harley-Davidson (the best way to see America). The Saddle Sore 1000 is a welldocumented ride consisting of over 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours and is sanctioned by the Iron Butt Riders Association. It’s just one of many sanctioned rides, and a great starting point for anyone interested in endurance riding. Historically, Harley’s are the minority when it comes to endurance riding, with BMW, Honda, and other makes leading the field, but the number of Harleys participating has increased over the years

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Richmond County Benefit Rides And Events By: Beth Gorman Rain or shine motorcycles showed up with toys and donations to help Toys For Tots and the Hope House in McColl, South Carolina. Luckily, the rain held off so everyone had a great time. This is the fifth year that the owner (Bear) of The Water Hole has had this event. Every year it gets larger and the donations keep increasing. Each month, The Hope House opens its doors for the community to come and receive food, clothing, toys, cleaning supplies, and other necessities families in need can use. Around the holiday season they try to make sure that children and families receive gifts as well as necessities. The benefit that The Water Hole puts together every year helps make this happen with the physical and monetary donations they receive from their benefit run. The Water Hole is located in McColl South Carolina and is a great establishment with a very friendly atmosphere. If you have never been, I recommend stopping by for a cold

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Joe and John were identical twins. Joe owned an old dilapidated boat and kept pretty much to himself. One day he rented out his boat to a group of out-of-staters who sank it. Joe spent all day trying to salvage as much stuff as he could and was out of touch all that day and most of the evening. Unbeknownst to him, his brother John’s wife died suddenly. When he got back on shore he went into town to pick up a few things at the grocery. A kind old woman there mistook him for John and said: “I’m so sorry for your loss. You must feel terrible.” Joe, thinking she was talking about his boat said: “Hell no! Fact is I’m sort of glad to be rid of her. She was a rotten old thing from the beginning. Her bottom was all shriveled up and she smelled like old dead fish. She was always holding water. She had a bad crack in the back and a pretty big hole in the front, too. Every time I used her, her hole got bigger and she leaked like crazy. I guess what finally finished her off was when I rented her to those four guys looking for a good time. I warned them that she wasn’t very good and smelled bad. But they wanted her anyway. The damn fools tried to get in her all at one time and she split right up the middle” The old lady fainted.

A bad ass biker moved into a nudist colony. He received a letter from his grandmother asking him to send her a current photo of himself in his new location. Too embarrassed to let her know that he lives in a nudist colony, he cut a photo in half, but accidentally sent the bottom half of the photo. He was really worried when he realized that he sent the wrong half, but then remembered how bad his grandmother’s eyesight was, and hoped she wouldn’t notice. A few weeks later he received a letter from his grandmother. It said, “Thank you for the picture. Change your hair style. It makes your nose look too short. Love, Grandma”

Two women friends had gone for a girl’s night out. Both were very faithful and loving wives; however they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers. Incredibly drunk and walking home, they needed to pee; so they stopped in the cemetery. Neither had anything to wipe with so one of them thought she would take off her panties and use them. Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them. She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to wipe with that. After the girls did their business they continued on home. The next day one of the woman’s husband was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed, hung over; so he phoned the other husband and said: “These girl nights out have got to stop! I’m starting to suspect the worst. My wife came home with no panties!” “That’s nothing,” said the other husband. “Mine came back with a card stuck to her butt that said.....’From all of us at the Fire Station. We’ll never forget you’.”

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A French policeman stops the Englishman’s car and asks if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, the Englishman admits that he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married that morning, and that he drank champagne and a few bottles of wine at the reception, and many single malt scotches there-after. Quite upset, the policeman proceeds to breath test the Englishman and verifies that he is indeed completely hammered. He asks the Englishman if he knows why, under French law, he is going to be arrested. The Englishman answers with a bit of humor, “No sir, I do not! But while we’re asking questions, do you realize that this is a British car and my wife is driving on the other side?” “911, can I help you?” “Hello! Help! Send someone over quickly,” the old woman screamed into the phone. “Two naked bikers are climbing up toward my bedroom window!” “This is the Fire Department, lady,” the voice replied. “I’ll have to transfer you to the Police Department.” “No, It’s the Fire Department I want!” she yelled. “They need a longer ladder.”

A Mafia Godfather, accompanied by his attorney, walks into a room to meet with his former accountant. The Godfather asks the accountant, “Where is the 3 million bucks you embezzled from me?” The accountant does not answer. The Godfather asks again, “Where is the 3 million bucks you embezzled from me?” The attorney interrupts, “Sir, the man is a deaf mute and cannot understand you, but I can interpret for you.” The Godfather says, “Well ask him where my damn money is!” The attorney, using sign language, asks the accountant where the 3 million dollars is. The accountant signs back, “I don’t know what you are talking about.” The attorney interprets to the Godfather, “He doesn’t know what you are talking about.” The Godfather pulls out a 9-millimeter pistol, puts it to the temple of the accountant, cocks the trigger and says, “Ask him again where my damn money is!” The attorney signs to the accountant, “He wants to know where it is!” The accountant signs back, “OK! OK! OK! The money is hidden in a brown suitcase behind the shed in my backyard!” The Godfather says, “Well....what did he say?” The attorney interprets to the Godfather, “He says... go to hell... ...that you don’t have the guts to pull the trigger.” A couple is trying to have a baby. Finally, the blonde tells her husband, “Honey, I have great news! We’re pregnant, and we’re having twins!” The husband is overjoyed and says to his wife, “Honey that’s wonderful, but how do you know so soon that we’re having twins?” She nods her head and says, “Well, I bought the twin pack pregnancy test and they both came out positive!”

A senior citizen drove his brand-new BMW Z3 convertible out of the car salesroom. Taking off down the freeway, he floored it to 90 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. “Amazing!” he thought as he flew down I-95, enjoying pushing the pedal to the metal even more. Looking in his rearview mirror, he saw a police car behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring. “I can get away from him - no problem!” thought the elderly nutcase as he floored it to 110 mph, then 120, then 130 mph. Suddenly, he thought, “What on earth am I doing? I’m too old for this nonsense!” So he pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the police car to catch up with him. Pulling in behind him, the police officer walked up to the driver’s side of the BMW, looked at his watch and said, “Sir, my shift ends in 10 minutes. Today is Friday and I’m taking off for the weekend. If you can give me a reason why you were speeding that I’ve never heard before, I’ll let you go.” The man, looked very seriously at the policeman, and replied, “Years ago, my wife ran off with a policeman. I thought you were bringing her back.” “Have a good day, Sir,” said the policeman

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By: Jim Everhart On August 1, five members of the Davidson County CBA/ ABATE of NC renewed the pledge to return to National Night Out after being absent about 8 years. In attendance were Papa Jim and Mama Sue Everhart, David and Judith Speight, and our MSAP Instructor Glenn Lowery. We had two motorcycles on display as well. We had enough exposure to advise a fellow that hadn’t been on motorcycles for 20 years, though he’s held a license all this time, where he could take a rider course to refresh his skills. I directed him to DCCC where I used to teach for ten years. He took membership and CBA information and I hope to see him again in the future. We spoke to a host of others, a lot of older riders, “used to” riders, etc. We met one lady who was visiting her daughter in Lexington. She was originally from New York but was currently living in Florida and plans to move to the Lexington area by the end of the year. She had to have photos with Mama Sue and I and in front of David’s motorcycle with her grandchildren before she left. She took membership information and CBA literature as she was concerned about NC helmet laws in NC when they would be moving back – so I’m sure I’ll see her and her husband once again. We had former and original member Allen “Tattoo” Hutton and his family stop by and talk with us a while. We haven’t seen him in forever other than on Facebook. Former member “Lawyer Dave” Doherty even stopped by our pop up a couple of times as well. We’ve seen him a couple of times through the Moose Lodge and helped put out campaign signs for him in the last election cycle; which will happen again in 2018. All in all, it was great to be in the new the Breedon Insurance Amphitheater venue, instead of being crowded on Main Street. The Lexington Police Department was excited that we were back and worked with us. They even helped us unload and set up the pop up tent. We will be back next year!

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