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elcome to 2015!!!! It’s time to roll out the red carpet on a new and exciting year! Let’s make this a fun and safe year for all of us. Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC is excited to announce our new Big City Rhino Challenge! This is a riding challenge like no other! It features prizes every month that you can earn by simply getting out on your bike and riding. It’s not just another discount card! Each month Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC will announce a list of “check-in” stops. Then, all you have to do is ride to these locations and present your Big City Card in order to “check-in”. Do you have your card yet? Go get one! And make sure you take it on your travels this year. You won’t regret it. I know you don’t hear this much, but it is Free. What are you still reading this for, go get your card and start getting your cool prizes? We have just the stuff to start your year off on the right track. Smiles writes about the troubles we all have with keeping resolutions. Did you get a look at Lois Lane and the Superman Bike? There are more pics inside. Hillbilly sips some shine with the law. It all worked out, we gave him bail money. Our Biker Chic talks to us about stepping out of our comfort zone and Our Man Flynn reviews a cigar by AKA. See the pics that were taken by our Road Crew at some of the numerous events we attended in 2014. Make sure you keep up with us on Facebook and check out our calendar on the website, and get your picture taken with us or our Road Crew at some of the events we will be at this year. We are going to be very busy. As you can see we are kicking into high gear already in 2015. It’s only January. We are gonna tear it up!! By the way, do you have your card yet? Big City

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4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. (Revelation 2:4) How can I return to my “first love” not only for the Lord but in other relationships we have in life? When a person receives Christ as his Savior they experience the delight of “first love” for the Lord. God’s Spirit witnesses with our spirit that we are a child of God and this newfound- relationship brings great joy and freedom. This IS also true when we first fall in love with our wives and husbands or any other new relationship. Unfortunately, many Christians and Married couples fall away from this first love. When a believer does not depend on God to meet his daily needs, his love for God grows cold. Jesus addressed this issue when He spoke to the church of Ephesus. Jesus said: “I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works . . .” (Revelation 2:4–5). If you find yourself in this position, ask God to have mercy on you and to rekindle your love for Him and for each other. Recalling your salvation experience and your first love for the Lord and each other can help you recognize changes that have developed in your relationship with God and with your spouse since first falling in love. Do you have a greater or weaker sense of your need for God and each other now? Are you cooler toward God and each other and less passionate about spiritual things as well your affection for your spouse than you once were? If so, repent of your indifference toward God. Repentance involves a change of mind, heart, and direction. Forsake the thoughts, attitudes, and actions that have drawn your attention away from wholehearted love for God and each other. Receive God’s forgiveness, and renew your commitment to do the “first works” of your faith and love toward each other. In Revelation 2:5, the word first means “foremost (in time, place, order or importance),” and the word works is defined as “toil (as an effort or occupation).” In other words, if you find that you have left your first love for the Lord and your desire for you spouse, get your priorities back in order and do the most important things. Obviously, from the definition of work, this involves effort; it is not something that happens without effort on your part or without grace on God’s part. First works could refer to many “important efforts,” and here we will discuss several of them: worship, prayer, Bible study, giving, and service to others. Each of these activities is designed to deepen your intimate relationship not only with God but each other. One of the ways that we bring glory to God and cultivate our love for Him is by worshiping Him. Take time to ponder God. Consider His acts in creation and in the circumstances of your life. Adore Him. Sing praises to Him. Bless His holy name. Likewise we need to recognize the importance of each other in our marriage relationship. Don’t misunderstand me, we are not to worship people but we must express our love by our outward actions as well as our deep felt passion for those we love. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4).Each aspect of prayer is designed to remind you of your dependence on God also as we pray for those we love we are reminded of how much we need them. Being thankful reflects an understanding of your dependence on God and each other as you thank Him as well as your loved one for meeting specific needs in your life. Intercession is the means by which you share the needs of your loved one before God’s throne. “In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7). It’s vitally important to intercede for each other, it’s like getting between your loved ones and some impending danger to protect them. Reading, the Scripture causes you to grow in grace and in the knowledge of your Lord Jesus Christ. As “newborn babes” you are to “desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow thereby” (I Peter 2:2). The awareness of your need for God will fuel your desire for His Word. Studying the Bible may lead to discouragement as you learn about God’s holiness and how far short you fall from His perfection. God commands Christians to be holy as He is holy, but instead of fostering discouragement, this understanding can create a deepening sense of need before your loving, merciful Father. It might as well be a good thing to keep your marriage vows handy so that you can read them from time to time so you can remember the commitment you made before God and many witnesses. Jesus instructed His disciples, “Freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8). Generosity offsets the compulsion to be “rich, and increased with goods” (Revelation 3:17), riches and increase can cool your love for God. Giving a tithe (ten percent of your income) or more is not simply a way to financially support the Church—it is a regular reminder that all you have belongs to God. In our wedding vows we committed all our earthly goods to our spouses. This has become almost unheard of in our society today. Ask the Lord to give you attentiveness to His voice as He brings needs to your attention and directs you to meet them—in His strength, with His love, and for His glory. As you serve in His name, you will know the joy of the Lord, which is your strength. If you have left your first love for the Lord, husband, wife, brother, sister , mother, father even your job or co-workers no matter who it is, REMEMBER, REPENT, and RETURN to the first works of your faith and love May God rekindle your love for Him and for others! I AM PRAYING THAT 2015 BE THE YEAR OF RENEWAL AND REFRESHING FOR YOUR WALK WITH THE LORD AND EACH OTHER.

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ORLANDO – Hello there! My name is Orlando and I am a border terrier mix looking for my forever home. I am a super fun boy that acts like a puppy! I am very spunky and love to run. I enjoy the companionship of people, and really love playing with other dogs. I have lived with dogs and kids and would love to join a home that already has other dogs. If you are looking for an energetic boy who is always on the go, then I may be the one for you. I can’t wait to introduce myself to you so stop on out to the shelter and meet me!! YO-YO - Yo-Yo here! I am a playful and energetic Labrador Retriever-Terrier mix looking for a family of my own. I bet I would make a great companion! In my previous home I lived with a Chihuahua. I know the commands “sit” and “down”; I am also crate trained. I absolutely love people and like spending my days with them. While I would make a great running buddy, I can also be a lap dog to cuddle up with at the end of the day. So what do you say? Come out to BHS to meet me. Like Yo-Yo Ma says, “Good things happen when you meet strangers.” SIMONE - Hello! My name is Simone! Are you looking for companionship and ready to add to your family? Come on out to BHS and ask to meet me, Dalmation-Terrier mix! I am a very happy, active girl who loves

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to run and go for walks! I am super friendly and will jump up to greet you to say hello! I already know sit and would love to learn a few more fun tricks, especially if treats are involved. My favorite things are playing with squeaky toys and people! Can’t wait to meet you! MACKENZIE - Hi, I’m Mackenzie and I’m a very playful young girl who is looking for a special, forever home. I enjoy long walks, playing with toys if you play with me and catching flies (yep, I’m great at it!). In my previous home I lived with everything: dogs, cats and kids. The trainers at the shelter noticed a huge difference in my anxiety levels when I am allowed to be around other dogs. Seeing this, they feel that an experienced home where there are already mellow dogs would suit me best. I am very stressed at the shelter and would really love a home where I can start to decompress. If you are interested in a Labrador Retriever mix like me, please stop by or call the shelter today! If you have any questions, please feel free to email the trainer, Amanda at aserafini@bmorehumane.org.

Baltimore Humane Society 1601 Nicodemus Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 T: 410-833-8848 | F: 410-833-4481 www.bmorehumane.org Baltimore Humane Society: A no-kill shelter protecting, saving, and caring for animals since 1927!

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A hillbilly went hunting one day in West Virginia and bagged three ducks. He put them in the bed of his pickup truck and was about to drive home where he was confronted by an ornery game warden who didn’t like hillbillies. The Game Warden ordered to the hillbilly to show his hunting license, and the hillbilly pulled out a valid West Virginia hunting license. The game warden looked at the license, then reached over and picked up one of the ducks, sniffed its butt, and said, “This duck ain’t from West Virginia . This is a Kentucky duck. You got a Kentucky huntin’ license, boy?” The hillbilly reached into his wallet and produced a Kentucky hunting license. The Game Warden looked at it, then reached over and grabbed the second duck, sniffed its butt, and said, “This ain’t no Kentucky duck. This duck’s from Tennessee. You got a Tennessee license?” The hillbilly reached into his wallet and produced an Tennessee license. The warden then reached over and picked

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up the third duck, sniffed its butt, and said This ain’t no Tennessee duck. This here duck’s from Virginia. You got a Virginia huntin’ license?” Again the hillbilly reached into his wallet and brought out a Virginia. hunting license. The game warden was extremely frustrated at this point, and he yelled at the hillbilly “Just where the hell are you from? “The hillbilly turned around, bent over, dropped his pants & undies for the full on moon effect and said, “Why don’t you tell me? You appear to be the damn expert here!”.

THUNDER ROADS WISHES ALL BIKERS A PROSPEROUS & HEALTHY 2015 FILLED WITH MUCH LAUGHTER. WE LOVES YA’ BIKERS! DO GOOD OUT THERE.

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S.M. City Motorsports You’re Neighborhood Bike Builders!

f you have been following along the last few months and are expecting to read about the conclusion of our 2015 HD Road Glide build well prepare to be disappointed as are we. We were really hoping to have our bike finished and ready to hit some shows with it by now, but we have been patiently playing the waiting game. Although we knew going into this build that there would be some hold ups on the manufacturing of some vital parts since this is a first year model for 2015 year. So with us having the ability to outsource the blame on our lack of progression these paste couple weeks, we have found some other ways to occupy our time and have a lot of fun with. If you are followers of ours on social media such as Facebook, than you may already have an idea of what I’m talking about. We recently purchased a Dyno jet 200i dynamometer for the shop and our customers, and it has been put to well use over the last couple weeks. As a somewhat performance driven motorcycle shop, we had always offered tuning as a service to our customers to a certain degree. With our personal experiences with motorcycle performance and some help from a great mentor, The Late Roger Hepp, we felt that we were able to tune these bikes fairly well with our “seat of the pants” methods and spark plug readings. Looking back now with the introduction of our new toy, we still feel we did a great job before, but there was so much more that we can do now?

and maybe watch us in action and see for yourself. Next month I hope to share with you the completion of our custom build, as the last few parts we are waiting for are rolling in the doors as you are reading this. So until then we will be having fun and making power!

With the complexity of some of these modern day performance builds and fuel injection capabilities, it was only a matter of time that a dyno would be required. We are very excited to announce that we are now able to offer this service to you all, along with all the other cool shit that we do. It is great to be able to build these radical horsepower combinations and then show our customers what all those expensive parts actually did for them on paper. The paper printouts of the gains really helps to justify the smiles on our faces when we get to twist the throttle on these bikes out on the street. With the winter weather here for a while and good riding days off in the distance, now is the time to give us a call and schedule an appointment to get in here and make some horsepower with us. Even if it isn’t raw horsepower you are after, a good thorough dyno tune on your bike has proven increased fuel economy over and over again. Not one bike is the same as the other so most box tunes are on the rich side of fueling for safety reasons but really tend to hurt fuel economy. So give us a shout here at the shop or swing on by THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly and my Guest Motor Officer Schmidt Laurel City Police Department

ince I was a little hillbilly I wondered what it would be like to be a motorcycle police officer and get to ride around on a bike all day. I know that I won’t get the chance to be one in this lifetime so I figured I would do the next best thing. I will interview one. I chose Ofc. Schmidt because he has helped us on many occasions and has always been there for the biker community. The Laurel Police Dept. may not be one of the largest in the state but their motor unit is one that is busy most of the year. Whether it’s a funeral or a toy run or an event to honor WWII veterans they are always there to help us. Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DEDC would like to thank them for all the times that they have helped the community in the past. I figured that starting off the New Year by thanking the police may help an old hillbilly when he forgets to let go of the throttle. Just kidding. I sat down with Ofc. Schmidt on the porch and he had some coffee and I had some…. Ok we’ll go with coffee. I don’t want to get anyone in trouble but my coffee tasted like Grandma’s home cooked apple pie. Most of you know what I’m talking about. HB-When did you start riding motorcycles? OS- I have been riding motorcycles since I was around 18 years old. I got my license in Ohio for the street but I rode dirt bikes before I got my license. HB- What kind of bike do you own and ride when you’re off duty? OS- I have a HD Sportster and a HD Electra Glide. Actually that bike belongs to my wife. I ride as much as I can when I’m off. The problem is finding the time to ride. I work a lot. HB- After you became an officer did you always know in the back of your mind that you wanted to be a motor cop? OS- Not really but the opportunity came up and I had always rode motorcycles so it seemed like a perfect fit for me. I figured I would try it. A lot of people try the course and fail but I thought I should give it a try. I was a little apprehensive about trying it but I went ahead. I did it and I felt pretty good about passing the tests. Also I figured what better way to be paid to be a cop. HB- I’ve talked to you before about the course you had to take but tell me some of the stuff you had to do to qualify to ride the bike on the job.

OS-The best part of taking the course is that I didn’t have to pay for the damages to the bike during the course. I’m not a better rider than most bikers I just get more practice and don’t have to pay for scratches and dings. If you’re worried about dropping the bike during the course you will get over that in a hurry. The instructor walks up and throws your bike down and you get to pick it back up in what would be the first of many times that you get to pick up your bike. It’s a two week course and a high rate of fail. Some guys will think they are ready for it and they get there and it is totally different from what they expected. You have three tests that you have to pass to go on. If you don’t pass the first Friday you don’t get to come to the next week. Test days you have 14 obstacles that you have to drive through with your bike in a certain amount of time. You have night driving and day driving parts as well as stress parts where they will post signs and some tear gas and things that you have to drive through. It’s a very intense situation where you have to take a bike that weighs 800+ lbs. and you have to drive it in a 17 and ½ foot circle with cones and you can’t touch any cones and you have to get out. The bike is ready to fall at all times and if you hit the brake, clutch, or throttle wrong at any time you are going down and you can’t hold it up. Of course if you go down you fail. Then in the second week you work on left, and right, and start and stop maneuvers without putting the bike down and it just gets harder and harder as the second week goes on. We started with 16 people and ended with twelve of us passing the course. HB-I guess one of the benefits of everybody taking the same course is that when you are doing an escort it looks like you guys do this all the time. Even when it’s another department riding with you. OS- That’s right. We all took the course and know what to expect when we are out riding together. I am a little jealous of some of the larger departments because they can afford to have their motor units ride every day. I’m always impressed when I see some of the other departments ride together. One thing that is great about Laurel is I don’t always have to be on the bike. It is nice in a smaller department that during the real hot summers or ice cold winters I have a car that I can use.

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HB- How many bikes does your department have and how many qualified motor cops? OS- We have 3 motorcycles and we have three qualified motor cops. We have one Sgt. and two PFC’s. HB- What does the motor unit do? OS- The city has different events throughout the year whether it’s the Main Street Festival, or 4th of July, or anytime we are expecting a big crowd it’s always good to be out on the bikes. We can go places other forms of transportation can’t and do it a lot faster. We don’t get to ride around on a bike as a patrol unit because the department is not that big yet. That would be a dream come true to have a patrol unit all the time. HB- I know you use them for funerals how does that work? OS- It’s always a bad event for the family involved in the funeral and we try and make it a little easier time for them by escorting them and keeping the funeral together. It is bad enough when someone passes away the least we can do is help them in their time of grief to say good-bye. It’s something I’m proud of that our city and community does. We get calls from the family thanking us for helping. It’s a great way to give back to the people in the city. HB-It’s a great way to be active in the community with the bikes. Do you think it helps with the city getting a chance to know you? OS- I love to take the bikes to the schools. The kids like to come and see them and it gives us a chance to talk with them. No matter what event we are at with the bikes it is always a great chance to speak with the people in the city. HB-I have had the opportunity to ride with you during a couple of rides and I was wondering how you felt about all these bikers that you are escorting. I figured that the media has always portrayed it as an us against them thing. How do you feel about bikers in general? Do cops just tolerate us? OS-It’s funny but bikers don’t express that side of things real well. Some of the best times that I have had have been with groups of us riding. It’s so neat that when we are escorting a group we always get Thanks from people and all I’m thinking is Thank you guys for showing up and doing what so many of you do that makes the biker brotherhood so special and that most of the community doesn’t get to see. All we are trying to do is get this group safely from point A to B and it’s really nice that they recognize us. It happens all the time and I’m glad to be a part of the biker community. There is good and bad in everything and I believe that the good far outweighs the bad. The bad always gets the publicity. You can’t judge a book by its cover. You get a grown man covered in tattoos and leather and they are just the friendliest people and most of the time if you needed his jacket he would give it to you. You can’t judge people and I have never had any trouble with bikers on any ride I’ve on. HB-Is this a job you would recommend if a young person came up and asked your opinion? OS- Yes I already have. I have a son that is an officer in New Orleans and a nephew that is a MD State Trooper. They both ride and I hope they will become a motor cop if they are given the opportunity. HB- Anything else you would like to say to the bikers that THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

may ride this way? OS- I guess the most important thing that all bikers already have. Respect. It works from both sides and I hope it continues and I hope to meet some of you on a future ride. Ride Safe! I want to Thank the City of Laurel for their cooperation in being able to interview Ofc. Schmidt. I hope you enjoyed the article this month. I believe it’s always good to see life from the other side of the road. I know most of you do this already but it might be nice to say thanks this upcoming year to our law enforcement officers. They have had a rough time lately in what was already a tough job. Remember when you are sippin the shine always share with your friends and stand in a circle and throw the lid away. I always save a little for the

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The 2015 Legislative session begins January 13th, 2015. ABATE of Maryland is working hard to have introduced four bills this session. We are working on adding teeth to the right of way bill we already had passed. It seems that law enforcement have not been charging people for right of way violations when motorcyclists are involved. Motorcyclists are having their right of way violated by an automobile causing bodily injury and the vehicle drivers are not being charged. Apparently, it is up to the officer to charge. For some unknown reason, even when the vehicle driver is named at fault in the officer’s report, the officer is not charging. We are working hard on resolving this problem. We will also be working on the helmet freedom of choice matter. We understand how important this is to motorcyclists in this state and we will be working hard on this bill until we get it passed. A big problem all over the country has been profiling. Law enforcement have been pulling over clubs that display their patches/colors for no other reason than them wearing a patch. Washington State is the only state that has passed an anti-profiling bill so far. They are working closely with us in order to get this bill passed. The last bill we will be working on is the anti-motorcycle checkpoint bill. This differs a little bit from the profiling issue in that law enforcement is pulling over only those on motorcycles. It doesn’t matter if you have a patch or not on. All motorcyclists are singled out. We have

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completed our position papers and are formatting our plan of action. Every Monday night, beginning January 19th, we meet at 6-630 pm at our office at 71 Franklin St., Annapolis. We format our plan of action for the evening and divide up in groups to visit our legislators and discuss with them our bills. We have over 60 new legislators this year. We will be meeting with each one of them. In order to do our job effectively, we need people. Please try and attend at least one of these Monday nights. Come see what we do and how the process works. If each club sent two members each Monday night we could get a lot done. Everyone is welcome. Come help us help you. Our legislative seminar was a huge success. We were able to complete our agenda for this session. We had a great turnout. Thanks to everyone that came. Now we have to work hard for the next several months and get our legislation through successfully. We can do it but it will take cooperation from everyone. We will be working closely with MRF, other MRO’s, the COC and US Defenders in order to get the work done. I am looking forward to a successful year. Don’t disappoint me. Michelle Holcomb Executive Director ABATE of Maryland, Inc.

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads National Founders’ Office. NEW YEAR’S 2015 SLOW ROASTED PORK 1 5 lb. Pork Butt *Make sure there’s a layer of fat on top or else it will be dry and tasteless) Make a dry rub and rub all over with your hands: Salt & Pepper to Taste, Small Palmful of Garlic Powder, Small Palmful of Sage, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme & Smoked Paprika. Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Take a full cup of quality Balsamic Vinegar and over medium low heat cook it down until it’s nice and syrupy. Pour into dry ingredients and combine well to make a rub. Rub it all over pork butt thoroughly. Let sit 30 minutes so all those delicious flavors can seep in. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a roasting pan with high sides that has been oiled down well, place pork butt in center with fat side up. Add 1-1/2 cup of Mulled Apple Cider as your roasting liquid. Make sure throughout the cooking process that you always have a full inch of liquid in the bottom of roasting pan. Roast the pork for 30 minutes at the 400 degrees, turn the heat down to 250 degrees cook for a full 6-1/2 hours. The pork should have a deep golden brown caramelized color. Remove to serving platter and cover with aluminum foil, sealed up well all around and let the pork rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place the roasting pan on the stove on medium high, sprinkle a half cup of flour all over and mix in with all the drippings and liquid from cooking the pork. Be sure and get out all the lumps. Slowly add in up to a 1-1/2 cups of hot water....slowly, until it starts bubbling up and then turn down to low until it reaches a good gravy consistency. Salt & pepper to taste. OMG! If you have never had pork gravy it is literally one of the best tastes ever! Cut 1/2 inch slices of your pork and fan them out on a serving platter and pour just a small line of gravy over the entire fan but make sure you have plenty of gravy for the rest. This is fancy pork. My Mom used to make it almost every Sunday and my favorite part was the gravy. Fabulous!

SPECIAL CHEESY MASHED POTATO BAKE 2 Containers of Bob Evans Regular Mashed Potatoes (or any predone taters in a tub) 2 Containers of Bob Evans Sour Cream n’ Chive Potatoes 1 Medium Size Container of Sour Cream 1 Lb. of Your Favorite Cheese; Shredded 1 Small Palmful of Nutmeg & Parsley Salt & Pepper to Taste 1 Stick of Real Butter; melted Place all in a large bowl and mix thuroughly. Make sure really well mixed. Place in a pre-sprayed ceramic casserole dish; put in half and then put a layer of cheese all over top of first layer. Finish up with the remainder put cheese all over final layer. Cover with alum. foil at 350 so cheese melts but doesn’t burn. Cook for 20 minutes until hot throughout and in the center. Remove foil for last 10 minutes to get golden brown. So creamy, flavorful and super simple! MANDARIN GINGER UPSIDE DOWN CAKE 1 Box of plain Spice Cake or Vanilla Cake, your choice. Follow directions to prepare, but to it, add: *if choose Vanilla add 2 tsps. Allspice. 2 tsps. Cinnamon, 2 tsps. Ginger, 2 tsps. Nutmeg 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves & 1/3 cup of Sour Cream 1 Cans or Bottle of Mandarin Oranges; drain well in colander and reserve 1/4 cup juice. Place Mandarin slices on doubled up paper towels to drain well. Now, in small saucepan, melt down 3 large Tbls. of real butter, 2/3 cup of brown sugar and 2 heaping Tbls. of the syrup from Mandarin oranges. Take a large round cake pan and pour melted mix into bottom and spread with a rubber spatula to cover completely. Now lay your mandarin pieces all spooning each other all the way around pan and into a second and third layer until entire bottom is filled totally up. Gently pour cake mix on top and bake as pkg. reads Remove from oven and let cool. Go all the way around outer wide with butter knife and gently loosen. When totally cooled, place cake platter over pan and invert in one smooth move. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar all over and serve with quality vanilla ice cream. Simply Superb & Super Easy to Make!

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CIGAR REVIEW

BY MY MAN FLYNN

As we begin a new year I’d like to shine a light on another new-comer AKA (American kick ass) cigars. The line I’ll be tasting today is their respect line, a cigar comprised of all vintage tobaccos. When AKA cigars hit the streets the respect was among the first lines from this Texas bred company. It has been retooled since then with the current variant wearing a band stating “2013”. Another fun fact about this particular cigar is that a portion of the profit is donated to the wounded warrior’s project thanks to an ideal of patriotism from Jay Lundy and Tom Poehler the company’s owners. The wrapper is a 5 year aged Criollo Ligero with a 4 year aged ’59 seed Corojo binder. This is all wrapped around some 4 and 5 year aged Dominican and Honduran long filler. Looking at this beauty it is dark and oily the aroma is strong and the draw is firm. Once lighted the first thing you notice is pepper but shortly thereafter a good coffee note begins moving the pepper to the background. Also in this first third I detected an oak flavor buried deep in the smoke that was quite pleasing. Into the second third coffee remained prominent with the pepper trailing in the aftertaste however a cherry sweet flavor added to the seemingly distant oak from the first third. As we draw into the last third the oak flavors move to the forefront and are joined by an earthy tone with coffee and the cherry sweet flavor receding into the background. As you reach the end of the cigar the pepper note will return and balance well with the other

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flavors proving a very well blended cigar. All in all this cigar is a great start to a company legacy especially with the donations to the wounded warrior’s project. As for where to get one well this company has been making its way up here and I happened to get mine in Mckeesport a small town outside of Pittsburg, but there is a plan to attack the Maryland market in short order. Once it arrives it will do well with its 8.50 price point and just plain delicious medium to full body. I have a bunch of these in my humidor so do yourself a favor and get some for yours.

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS N ow that the Holiday craziness is behind us, all the unwanted gifts have been either rewrapped or returned, it’s time we think about making resolutions for the upcoming year. These are usually based on what bad habits people are trying to break, or good habits people are trying to continue or start. Sadly, the majority of these resolutions are usually broken within the first week. Although this is disheartening, I believe the reason behind the phenomenon is that the resolutions are just too hard to keep. So, if you are one of these people who meet this description, I have come up with a method of making resolutions a little easier to achieve. First, let me share with you some of the funnier resolutions I have heard in the past: I will stop making my New Year’s resolutions on a napkin at a bar on New Year’s Eve and then either losing it immediately or spilling my $8 cocktail all over it. I will stop picking my nose in my car. I will stop drunk-dialing, drunk-texting, or drunk-Facebooking. I will not be convinced by that 2am infomercial. I will not make love to a Victoria Secret model. (This one’s pretty easy to keep.) I will regularly wash my underwear. I will stop licking frozen flag poles. I will only get divorced and remarried once this year. I pretty much have the same resolutions every year: Lose weight, save money, and smoke less. These are all big commitments, so I’m going to try to take a more practical approach. Let’s start with losing weight. What causes me to gain weight? Beer. Ok, so I’ll just stop drinking beer. Nah, screw that. What else? Food. Ok, I can stop eating. I like this better than quitting drinking, but it’s still not very realistic. Maybe if I just try to keep sugar and carbs out of my diet. I do love my candy and French fries, but I can do without them, and I have always loved fruits and vegetables. That might work. Exercise is part of losing weight. But, UGH! Just getting out of bed for work seems like exercise to me. But, I am pretty active at work, so let’s just call that my daily exercise. Saving money. I never seem to have enough to survive on, so this one is hard. I could pay off my credit card debts with my other credit cards, but that wouldn’t make much sense. I could only make right turns to save money on gas. I never could figure this one out. What if I’m headed left? I guess the best way to save money is to quit spending it on needless things like, going out to eat instead of eating at home. I can wear these boots for at least another year, and no one can see the holes in my socks, so I can wait on getting new socks and underwear. Cutting back on smoking. I have been a big smoker since high school, so this is going to be a tough one. However, I think I have come up with a plan that will not only help me THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

smoke less, but save me some money as well. If I can force myself to only smoke one cigarette an hour I will be cutting my habit in half. To make this easier to do, I have decided to only smoke at the top of the hour. If I can just make myself wait until then, I will not only be smoking half as much, but I can still get my hourly nicotine fix. These are just a few ways I have chosen to help me with my resolutions. You may have some of the same goals as mine or some of your own. Try not to make your resolutions too difficult to keep, and maybe this year, we will all be successful, at least until the second week of January. Ride Safely and Enjoy, Mike “Smiles” Johnson

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DIARY OF A BIKER CHIC Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

appy New Year!! Where in the world did 2014 go? It went by in such a flash but I guess that’s what happens when you are having fun! As the end of 2014 came to a close, it occurred to me that I had started stepping out of my comfort zone with many things. Riding in the colder weather is the biggest thing. I hate being out in the cold and I usually go into a hibernation mode during the winter months, but my heated gear has kept me out on the bike, which in turn has helped me hate winter a little less (only a little)! On the last day of November, I did over 100 miles as I rode to Wye Island just over the Bay Bridge. I’ve never been there and I was just following the leader but it was an enjoyable trip as I was warm and cozy. I quickly realized, though, that my heated insoles for my boots get way too hot. My feet were burning! I need to purchase a separate controller for them! The area was very nice and I plan on going back and visiting there again so I can spend a little more time exploring. Riding in the colder temperatures isn’t the only noncomfort zone I stepped into. I’ve never been one to go to parties and surround myself with a bunch of people that I don’t know, even if it’s a bunch of bikers. It’s not that there is something wrong with them…there is something wrong with me! I’m not a “social butterfly.” I’m pretty quiet and keep to myself, especially in bigger crowds. I do much better with one-on-one then I do with a group of people. Being this way has kept me from meeting people; especially people that I could connect with and ride with. Most of the time, I ride solo (and I love it) but it’s always nice to go out riding with at least a few other people from time to time. I’m not really shy but when there is a crowd, I find it harder to have conversations so I usually don’t bother. I know some people who jump from person to person and have conversation after conversation and that looks too exhausting to me! I also have a love/hate relationship with people and the way I usually look at it, if they are cool people I will get to know them over time. Most bikers are cool but I still tend to step back and observe for a while before I speak. You learn a lot more when you shut your mouth and pay attention! I went to a biker Christmas party at Parker’s in Baltimore, which is not something I would ever normally do. But I went, and I had a blast. My friend pretty much knew everyone there and I was introduced to a lot of people that night. I can’t remember most of their names but every single one of them was cool. They were nice and inviting and hugged me good-bye as if we had been friends for a long time – but isn’t that the biker way? I met one chic who rides her own and she was telling me that she does trips all

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the time by herself. She sounded a lot like me in that she doesn’t like doing the bar hopping thing that so many bikers do. That’s a thing I’ll never understand. Why do some bikers say, “hey, lets go riding” only to get on their bike and go from bar to bar. That is not riding to me and it’s not fun because I’m not going to drink if I’m riding! If I am to go riding, then I’m going to ride…not stop and go constantly. I want to rack up the miles and the adventure! I was also dressed a little “girly” that night and anyone who knows me, knows that I don’t do “girly!” Not at all! I don’t do dresses, skirts, or make-up. If you don’t like how my face looks natural then just don’t look at me! Stepping out of my comfort zone and getting a little dressy and putting on heels, really gave me attention I had never had before. One girl told me she wished she had my body…which NO ONE has ever said to me before. I guess all the time I’ve been putting in at the gym is starting to pay off! Maybe being a little girly will be part of my normal routine when spring time comes. There’s nothing wrong with being a bad-ass biker chic and looking girly at the same time! But I still will not be wearing make-up! So as 2015 gets started, I challenge all of you to step out of your comfort zone no matter what it may be. If you are a back seat rider and have always wanted to ride your own, it’s never too late to start! Get out of your comfort zone and try new things…you just never know the joys that will come from it…especially if you are a biker!

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THE CHALLENGE Big City Rhino is challenging you to get out and Ride. Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC, THE MAGAZINE THAT RIDES, has put this challenge together with our sponsor, Law Offices of Jay Irwin Block, LLC. This is a riding challenge like no other! It features prizes every month that you can earn by simply getting out on your bike and riding to the numerous riding destinations and events across Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia!

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Each month Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC will announce a list of “check-in” stops. These stops are selected based upon the recommendations of our readers and confirmed by our Road Crew. Riders then ride to these locations and present their Big City Card in order to “check-in”. Once a Rider has checked-in, their card number is then entered into a drawing for that stop. Each month, Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC will randomly select a rider’s check-in from across the regional states for special prizes and incentives. Prizes are developed by both Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC and our sponsors - allowing for some exciting options. They may include riding gear or accessories, gift certificates, rally passes, concert tickets, and many other prizes for the motorcycle enthusiast! Every check-in counts as an entry in the drawing; if you hit 40 stops in a month, you have twice as many chances of winning as someone that only hits 20. Anyone can win with any check-in, but your chances of winning will increase by the amount you ride! The more you ride, the more opportunities you will have to win! The dedicated rider trekking across the state has a greater chance of accumulating prizes; however, even the couple that can only get out a few days a month to ride can also win! That’s the goal of this program – to encourage everyone to get out and ride! 30

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Look for us at the IMS Show to get started on the Challenge. Next month, look for the Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC Road Crew and our G.O.T Girls at the Main Stage during the Timonium Bike show, and sign up for your BIG CITY CARD Starting in February, you can sign up for your card at one of the following locations: A to Z Cycles – Dover, DE Harley Davidson of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD In-Step Leather – Elkridge, MD Lenny’s Leather – Cumberland, MD Old Glory Harley Davidson – Laurel, MD Pit n Pub – Ocean City, MD (More Locations will be added every month)

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Renegade Classics of Southern Maryland New Location Looking for a gift for that Biker on your list. We have what you need for the seasons cold weather riding! From Leather and nylon jackets, chaps, vest, gloves, Boots, neoprene & fleece face masks, knit beanies, Neck Gaiters, Motley Tubes, Rhinestone Doo-z’s and much more. Don’t forget to check out our HD boots and shoes 30% off original price and clearance racks of goodies while supplies last.

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Despite the weather the event went on without any problems. Although Molly Hatchet was held up at the airport longer than expected, the rain held off and they went on stage. People came from all around, with Southern Maryland making a huge showing. Thanks to High Tides and the Black Pearl Tiki Bar. People had a friendly, atmosphere throughout the entire event with a helpful staff. Good food and live music. The Colonial Beach VFD/EMS did a wonderful job staffing the event 24/7 thankfully they were not called upon and despite the fears and rumors the police presents. Police chief Elizabeth Legg reported one- DUI, One – Drunk & Disorderly and two traffic citations during the entire event.

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Although the weather was not so great for the planting of Japanese Garden, many braved the rain, (some even dried their socks on the tikiÂ bar heaters)Â to see the bike S.M. City Donated be blown up and hung in the garden.

Gene Leftwich lost his leg to vascular issues. The Swamp Circle, the saloon he works for, through all the turmoil, and the community decided to pull together to raise $ for the very needed prosthetic leg! We had a pig roast, the staff from Swamp donated all the side dishes...Rocky Basham donated his time to cook and prepare the pig. Gene donated 1/2 of the proceeds to veterans thru multiple organizations. 260 plus in attendance and a great turn out.

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The Still Kickin Reunion /Oyster Scald was a huge success (it was started because the only time we would see one another was at a someone’s funeral) many of the dedicated customers “old school” bikers along with the new bikers come together to celebrate with the biker community.

This was the third year Phil’s Place has hosted a Poker Run in the name of a Charity. Ever since the founder, Phil Pender passed away in November of 2011 the charity has been Hospice of Charles County, who cared for Phil in his last days with us. This year, with the help of Teresa “Blueiz” and Michael “Tractor” of Thunder Roads, we mapped out a fantastic route that started and ended at Phils Place, with Apehangers, Toot’s, and The Tavern all in between. We also provide a bus from Keller Buses for those who want to tag along and be a part of the “ride”. We raised and donated $1175.00 to Hospice and its all thanks to our wonderful Phil’s Place family of customers, staff, and associates. We cannot thank everyone enough for their participation and contributions in making this event a success.

Victory of Southern Maryland held their annual Customer Appreciation day, complete with a Pancake Breakfast and a Bike Show. This year’s top prize went to Tim “DEX” Hodge for 2010 Cross Country. He also one his class with another bike, his 2007 8-Ball. 40

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The Renegade Classics 10th Annual Toy Run was a huge success. Despite the temps starting in the 30’s and not moving much above the 40’s the entire day. With 65 participants and 50 of them on Bikes! 44 Children from (Catholic Charities) where present to see Santa Clause and receive a toy of their choice. This Toy Run was different from the others, was you get to see the joy and excitement on the children’s faces as they received the gifts from Santa. The after party was held in Owings @ Thursdays. Others who benefited from this event: Safe Harbor Project Echo and St. Anthony’s Ladies of Charity.

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upcoming events

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show Washington, DC Friday, January 9, 2015 - Sunday, January 11, 2015 Progressive International Motorcycle Show coming to Washington, DC See All The Latest Bikes From All The Major Motorcycle Manufacturers Ultimate Builder Bike Show, Demos, Entertainment, Celebrity Appearances 100s of Vendors And A Whole Lot More!!! Visit the website below for additional information and updates www.motorcycleshows.com/ washington-dc

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you order for lunch. Dress warm as this ride will go as long as there is no snow, ice or freezing rain on the roads. If you’re not comfortable riding in inclement weather, please feel free to ride along in your cage (car). You may want to go straight to Pirates Cove and meet us there; we should be at the restaurant NLT 11:30 AM. Please let us know if you intend to go, so we can give the restaurant an estimated head count. Feel free to invite a friend. Depart Location: Starbucks, 4 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie Departure Time: 10:30 AM Lead Road Captain: Ed Maynard Destination: 4817 Riverside Dr, Galesville, MD Howard County Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:00 AM The Howard County Motorcycle Swap Meet has always been a motorcycle swap meet that caters to bikers looking for parts and

accessories, bikes and all things motorcycle related! Not just Harleys, find parts for vintage or late model motorcycles, American or foreign, a leather jacket or other accessories. People come here to buy, sell, trade, AND SAVE. The Howard County Swap Meet, “Where Friends Meet”. West Friendship, Maryland Apple Mountain Productions: By Bikers, For Bikers! Doin’ it Ol’ Skool! Archangel Riders M/C After Holiday Bash Saturday January 31st. 7:00 P.M. until..... Second Chance Saloon – 5888 Robert Oliver Pl. Columbia Md. 21045 $20 Pre-Sale Tickets or $25 at the door. DJ. Food Buffet and 2 Free Drinks. 50-50 Raffle and Raffle Prizes. Corn Hole and more entertainment. www.secondchancesaloon.com For Info about Pre-Sale Tickets contact jp1stbase@aol.com

Frosty Ball Run Sunday, February 8, 2015 10:00 AM Four Seasons Motorcycle Club For this run, you might have to take the chains off your jacket and put them on your tires, but when you get a warm cup of joe in ya, it’ll all feel worthwhile. Registration 10AM till 12 noon - $5 Per Person All Bikes Welcome Run Closes at 5 PM www.fourseasonsmc.com

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11th Annual Who’s Got the Guts Ride Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 January 1st, Bayside Believers will host its first scheduled calendar ride of the New Year, its “11th Annual Who’s Got the Guts Ride”. We’ll depart from Starbucks on Mountain Rd at 10:30 AM, please be gassed up and ready to roll. After a cool nippy ride, we’ll warm up to a nice hot lunch at Pirates Cove Restaurant in Galesville, MD. Cost of ride will be based on what 42

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HOT SHOWERS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY : FREE RV’S, CAMPERS, BUSES ETC.. Apple mountain main event grounds for the east coast motorcycle rally has no full hook up sites, rv’s, campers etc are welcome on the main event grounds, self-contained. www.eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com/ Timonium Motorcycle Show Friday, February 6, 2015 - Sunday, February 8, 2015 Every foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturer available in USA on display 100’s of exhibits covering everything in motorcycling... Huge Custom and Antique Bike Show... Entertainment and Celebrities... New Swap Meet Building dedicated to Garage Built Cafe Racers, Choppers, Drag Bikes & Motorcycle Art After Party and a Whole Lot More... www.cycleshow.net

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Apple’s 12th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - Saturday, August 8, 2015 Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Colossal Entertainment You won’t Forget! Come Early, Stay Late ! There will also be a Poker Run, Bike Show, Field Events, Contests and All Kinds of Wild Fun! This is the event that’s taking the country by storm! All the reasons are right. Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Clean Air and the Freedom of the road! The East Coast Motorcycle Rally is the hot spot for motorcyclist to get together for good times, good food, and great entertainment. Come, Camp, Party! NO ONE DAY RATE Rally Ticket price includes: Camping / Concerts / Tours / motorcycle Demolition Derby and All other Activities

Progressive International Motorcycle Show Jan. 9th – 11th

Timonium Motorcycle Show Feb. 6th-8th

Ocean City Bikes to the Beach Apr. 30th – May 3rd

Capitol City Biker Bash June 11th – 13th

Mountainfest July 22nd – 26th

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biker friendly directory

DEALERS & SHOPS A to Z Cycles 1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.com All American Harley Davidson 8126 Old Leonardtown Road Hughesville, MD 20763 301-274-5000 www.allamericanh-d.com Baltimore Harley Davidson 8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003 www.hdstore.com Battley Harley Davidson /Battley Cycles 7830 Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-4581 www.battley.com Boes Custom Motorsports 23966 Mervell Dean Road Hollywood, MD 20636 240-309-4064 Brandywine Auto Parts/ Brandywine Automotive Centers 14000 Crain Hwy Brandywine, MD 20613 301-372-1000 www.brandywineparts.com C&C Cycle 8182 Telegraph Rd Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924 www.candccycle.com Chesapeake Cycles 104 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-0015 chesapeakecycles.com Defender Cycle Works Fowler Industrial Park Unit 4 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-247-9901 301-247-5733 East Coast Sound 101 Skip Jack Rd, Suite 5 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 443-968-9635 44

Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com

Zipper’s Performance Products Elkridge, Maryland 410-579-2828 www.ZippersPerformance.com

Bars & Restaurants

IRONHORSE Repair 2939 York Road Gettysburg, PA. 17325 717-334-1007 M&J Motor Company 1000 S. Queen St. Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 www.mjtrikes.com 304-262-6200 Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com Ron Treacy Automotive Certified Master Technician All Makes and Models Mobil at Rte 3 & 450 Bowie, MD 301-262-0003 S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499 Victory of Southern MD 4630 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD 20695 www.thekustomshoppe.com 301-932-2383 Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953 Zen Powersports 7881-C Beechcraft Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-740-6900 www.zenpowersports.com

Apehanger’s Bar & Grill 9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650

Barefoot Bernie’s 901 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 www.barefootberniesmd.com 301-797-4424 Cancun Cantina 7501 Old Telegraph Road Hanover, MD. 21076 www.cancuncantina.com 410-761-6188

Reckless Ric’s 1702 Furnace Drive Glen Burnie, MD. 21060 www.recklessrics.com 410-590-2280 Rips Casual Dining 3809 N. Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD Restaurant: 301-805-5901 Deli: 301-805-5903 Wine & Spirit Shoppe 301-805-5902 www.ripscountryvillage.com Seabreeze / Swampy’s 27130 S. Sandgates Rd Mechanicsville, MD 301-373-5217 Swamp Circle Saloon 5471 Muddy Creek Rd. Churchton, MD 20733 301-261-5442

Cancun Cantina West 901 Dual Highway Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 www.cancuncantinawest.com 301-797-4422

Triple Nine’s 7540 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, Maryland 21075 410-799-1818

Hooters - Laurel 14707 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 362-5668

Texas Ribs & BBQ Find us at 2 Locations Clinton & La Plata www.texasribsandbbq.com 301-877-0323

Laurel Station Bar & Grille 14933 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 604-3693

The Scuttlebutt 12320 Neale Sound Dr Cobb Island, MD 20625 (240) 233-3113

Mac’s Sunnybrook 9001 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 248-9596

The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com

Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com Phil’s Place 5826 Gallent Green Road Hughesville,Md 301-274-3515 Pit & Pub 2706 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD. 21842 www.pitandpub.com 410-289-2020

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The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net Thursdays Steak & Crab House 4851 Riverside Drive Galesville, Maryland 20765 410-867-7200 www.thursdaysrestaurant.com Toots Bar 23975 Mervell Dean Rd. Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2955

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Trader Lee’s 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy. #145 Ocean City, MD. 21842 410-213-2000

Legal Services Hate 2 Wait Tag & Title 11701 Central Ave Waldorf, MD 20601 240-412-0026 www.mdautotags.com Law offices of Jay Irwin Block 90 Painters Mill Rd. Suite 131 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-356-6555 800-875-6554 www.stahlandblock.com

Realtor Services Dave Friia, Realtor REMAX Executive 8432 Veterans Hwy, Suite A Millersville, MD 21108 Office: 443-274-1928 Cell: 443-324-4061 www.getitsolddave.com O’Brien Realty Alexandra J. Herbert 29770 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-844-7400

Apparel / Retail In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568 Maryland Small Arms Range 9801 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-0800 www.msar.com Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323

Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211 Regulators Motorcycle Apparel 10 Chesnut Drive Elkton, MD 23923 888-628-3206 www.regulatorsmotocycleapparel.net Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 www.renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433) Renegade Classics of Southern Maryland 3176 Solomons Island Road Huntingtown, MD 301-855-1999 www.renegadclassicssomd.com Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228 Vape Frog 346 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146 410-544-6500 www.vapefrog.com

Photography

Michael J. Alves US Patriot Photography www.uspatriotphotography.com

Tattoo Ink Wizard Tattoo 2 Locations 7928 Old Branch Ave. Clinton, MD 20735 301-877-1544 & RT.235 and by the Mill Rd. California, MD 20619 301-866-0086 www.inkwizardtattoo.com

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Wicked Killa Ink 8740 Cherry Lane Suite 16 Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162 www.wickedkillaink.com

Lodging Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com

Callahan Insurance Agency Beverly Callahan 135 Christiana Road, Suite 3 New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-1322 Bagent2000@aol.com Community Insurance Services 308 2nd Street (RT 1N) Laurel, MD 20707 301-490-9600 www.communityinsurancesvcs.com Rider Insurance www.Rider.com

Home Improvement Entertainment Chris Davis Plumbing Brooklyn, Maryland 443-255-9223 Roofing by George & Home Improvements Inc. 38582 Brett Way Mechanicsville,MD 20659 301-884-7360 Roofingby george.com

Insurance Agents

Boyce Insurance & Financial Services Ins. - Allstate Larry Shifflett 5 Oxford Way Huntingtown, MD 20639 410-535-9862 Office 410-510-1960 Fax

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) WASHINGTON TARGETS DISTRACTED DRIVING IN MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS VIDEO The Washington State Motorcycle Safety Program recently released a new motorcycle awareness video targeting inattentive drivers. Created with teen driver education students in mind, the eight-minute-long film starts by showing a teen driver cruising the streets in a car while eating and listening to loud music. When he turns left into the path of an oncoming motorcyclist, time stops, giving both the driver and rider a chance to exit their vehicles and talk to each another. After some initial frustration, Randy the motorcyclist gets in the car with Ian, the teen driver, and teaches him the dos and don’ts of how to drive when sharing the road with motorcyclists. Randy’s lessons include looking twice before turning and giving motorcycles more space. The two eventually return to their vehicles and the inevitable crash takes place. “The video is meant to be a relevant and easily accessible tool for Driver Training providers to use as they fulfill the motorcycle awareness requirement of their curriculum,” states the Washington State Department of Licensing, adding that the WMSP is supported by motorcycle endorsement fees and is tasked with providing Public Awareness of motorcycle safety, Motorcycle Safety education programs including classroom and on-cycle training, and Improved operator testing. The YouTube video “Motorcycle Awareness - A Second Look” has already been viewed over 100,000 times in the first three weeks (www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b3T7u4ZJ1Y#t=19).

TENNESSEE BANS BIG RIGS FROM DRAGON A mountainous stretch of U.S. Route 129 (SR 115) from Tennessee to North Carolina famously known as “The Dragon” boasts 318 curves in 11.19 miles and is a beacon for drivers and riders alike, but semis are no longer welcome! Due to a “critical number of traffic accidents involving large trucks,” the state of Tennessee is following the lead of neighboring North Carolina in banning big rigs from US 129, on sections of highway known as Deals Gap or The Tail of the Dragon. For years, navigation systems have pointed truckers to the Dragon as a shortcut across Blount County. That ends with the new year, and signs will be posted mid-January prohibiting commercial vehicles (longer than 30 feet). After conducting a safety review, according to the Tennessee DOT there were a total of 204 crashes from 2010 to 2012 in Blount County -- six of those resulted in fatalities. Only one of those fatal accidents involved a tractor trailer, but many of the other incidents with semis have blocked the narrow highway for hours and prevented travel for all motorists. 48

NEW MEXICO HELMET STICKER PROPOSAL OPPOSED In response to a Senate bill draft creating a sticker riders would have to pay for in order to exercise their freedom of choice in helmet use, the New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization (NMMRO) has authored a letter of opposition supported by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) and the NCOM Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF), among others, it states: Dr. Kurt B. Nolte, M.D., Office of the Medical Investigator; “It has recently come to the attention of the New Mexico Motorcyclists Rights Organization (NMMRO) that a bill was drafted on your behalf by Clifford Rees at the New Mexico Legislature. If passed this bill would impose a $692 fee on motorcyclists who chose to ride without a helmet. As an organization we are interested in hearing your justification for placing this burden on the public and if you think that placing helmets on motorcyclists would decrease the number of motorcycle crashes. Our organization would be pleased to share government statistics with you which show that 58% of all motorcyclist deaths are experienced by riders wearing helmets. We would also like to point out that it has been proven that accident prevention has a much bigger impact on preventing motorcycle injuries and fatalities. Helmets have not been shown to prevent motorcycle accidents and in some cases can increase the chances of an accident occurring. We have also worked with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to try to improve the awareness of drivers on New Mexico’s roads in respect to motorcycles as another method of accident prevention. If in fact you do intend to proceed with your present actions we would like to spend some time with you looking into what affect this would have on the motorcycle riders of New Mexico and not just assume that it would be beneficial to their safety. The NMMRO and NM State Representative Rick Miera (a long-serving member of the NCOM-LTF) are available to meet with you to discuss this issue further.” Thank you for listening to our concerns on this subject, Annette Torrez, Chairperson NMMRO (and member of the NCOM Board of Directors)

LANE-SPLITTING LEGISLATION PROPOSED IN CALIFORNIA From across Europe to throughout Asia, motorcyclists around the world routinely “filter” their way between lanes of slowmoving cars, but here in the U.S. only riders in California are allowed to “lane-split” through congested traffic -- not-somuch because it’s legal, but because there are no specific laws addressing the issue. That may soon change, as Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) has introduced Assembly Bill No.51 to specifically regulate the practice. According to ABATE of California, their lobbyist Jim Lombardo has contacted the author’s legislative staff who said the measure was introduced by their office because of the widespread newspaper and television coverage

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NEWS BYTES regarding lane splitting and the general public’s ignorance of the legality of the issue. The staff members are willing to accept amendments to improve the bill language but are seeking to “codify”, or write into California law, lane splitting legislation to ensure it is not completely outlawed after the CHP (California Highway Patrol) was forced to remove their “lane splitting guidelines” last summer. AB 51 seeks to amend Section 21658 of the California Vehicle Code to “authorize a motorcycle to be driven between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane if the speed of traffic is 35 miles per hour or less and the motorcycle is driven no more than 10 miles per hour faster than the speed of traffic.” A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime, so the bill would create a new criminal penalty. In addition to general opposition to over-regulating an accepted practice, “Obviously this bill is not something ABATE can endorse, especially when it limits lane splitting to traffic speeds of 35 MPH or less,” said Dave Hastings, ABATE Executive Director. “We will implement a plan of action to kill this bill or at least amend it into something that the riders of California can live with.” WHEN GAS PRICES GO UP, SO DO MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS A new study suggests that as gas prices rose in recent years, so did motorcyclist injuries and fatalities, because more people start using motorcycles and many of those riders are inexperienced, the researchers explained. The analysis, published in the journal for Injury Prevention, revealed a strong association between rising gas prices and an increasing number of motorcycle registrations, along with motorcyclist injuries and deaths. But it did not prove a cause-and-effect link. Analysts examined data gathered between 2002 and 2011 in California, which has the highest number of motorcycle registrations in the United States and the third highest number of motorcyclist deaths, and extrapolated that higher gas prices resulted in an additional 800 deaths and THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

10,290 injuries among motorcyclists in California over the ten year period. According to the report, crashes were more likely to occur in urban areas and during the afternoon. Of the motorcyclists involved in crashes, nearly 93% were men, 46% were middle-aged, 68% were caucasion, and 20% were uninsured. Riders ages 16 to 24 and those on the latest models of motorcycles were most likely to be involved in at-fault crashes. WEIRD NEWS: NEW ZEALAND COUPLE FINED $40K FOR RIDING WITHOUT HELMET A couple in New Zealand have been fined $20,000 each following multiple instances of riding a quad bike without a helmet. According to the New Zealand Herald, Phillip Andrew Jones and Maria Anna Carlson, share-milkers from Marlborough, had been seen riding their All-Terrain Vehicle without helmets multiple times dating back to 2012. The pair were both fined under the Health and Safety in Employment Act; Jones was charged with failing to take all practicable steps to ensure no other person was harmed at work while riding a quad bike, and Carlson with failing to take all practicable steps to ensure her own safety by wearing a helmet, and the safety of others by not carrying her children on a quad bike. “Quad bikes pose a serious risk on farms, and on average five people were killed and 850 were injured every year,” said WorkSafe spokesman Francois Barton, adding that Carlson was twice witnessed riding her quad bike without a helmet after a prohibition notice had been issued and the second time she had two young children with her on the bike. Carlson admitted that despite owning helmets she didn’t wear one because “it becomes just a little bit of a hassle.” QUOTABLE QUOTE: “You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought.” ~ Lauren Bacall (1924-2014), iconic American actress

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(410) 561-7323 www.cycleshow.net

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Bike Competitieon Show on th East Coast

BEST CUSTOM & ANTIQUE

FEB. 6-8, 2015

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IN ONE!

vents Four Big E

BIG ONE

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Judge’s Choice

Feb. 8, 2015 (Sun) Feb. 9, 2015 (Mon)

Feb. 6, 2015 (Fri)

Feb. 4, 2015 (Wed) Feb. 5, 2015 (Thurs)

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Lakeisha Maldonado

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa 8:00 PM 6:00 PM (Laying of Main Aisle Carpet Will Begin at 6:00 PM) 10:00 PM (Bikes may enter from side doors) 9:00 AM (By Pre-Written Permission ONLY-Please Call) OVER $20,000 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM IN CASH & AWARDS! 8:00 AM – Noon

Noon 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 8:00 AM

Timonium Motorcycle Show’s

Custom & Antique Bike Show Competition February 6, 7, & 8, 2015

CUSTOM

ANTIQUE

ENTRY FEE: $95 (per motorcycle)

Phone: 410-561-7323 Fax: 410-561-3032 Website: www.cycleshow.net

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MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: American Recreational Promotions • 1818 Pot Spring Road – Suite 112 • Timonium, MD 21093

Type of Bike to be Entered (Bike photo must be enclosed): Will You Need 110V Electrical Outlet?: YES NO

OVER $20,000 IN CASH & AWARDS!

Brief Description of Bike:________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Check detailed Competition Class descriptions at www.cycleshow.net. Any questions, please call Lisa 410-561-7323 ext 15

Entry Make: __________________________________ Year: __________ Model:__________________________ Enter Competition Class That You Feel Best Fits Your Bike: __________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Address:___________________________ City:_______________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________ Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

Copies of this form may be used for multi-entries

BIKE ENTRY FORM

(Fill out Entry Form below and return with check or money order. Retain top portion for reference. Additional move-in info will be sent in early January.)

Check out last year’s winners and 2015 competition class descriptions at www.cycleshow.net

‘FOR SALE’ Bikes and Signs can only be located in Commercial Spaces in the Main Show Building or located in the Exhibition Hall’s ‘Used Parts/Bikes’ spaces (check out ‘Swap Meet’ Info at cycleshow.net). A $95 Entry Fee and this completed bike entry form are required for each bike entered into competition, no matter where the bike is located. Exhibition Hall bike entries will be judged by the same judges and at the same time as all other bikes in competition. The Maryland State Fairgrounds does not allow any individual, group or company to display or sell any merchandise that contains the names, symbols or phrases identifying or supporting any real life 1% outlaw club or gang on Fairground's property. Attendees may wear colors. Call Lisa at (410) 561-7323 ext 15 if you want your bike entry to be ‘FOR SALE’.

Move-Out Times:

Move-In Times:

• 8” x 10” 2015 Commemorative Show Plaque (first 200 entries) • Each Bike Entered Receives (1) Owner and (1) Guest Pass

(you may use your own custom stanchions)

• 10' x 10' Display Area (bikes may also be located in a commercial display space) Best of Show: • Trophies Will Be Placed Next to Winning Bikes Early Sunday Morning • Free 110 V Electrical Outlet (if needed) • Free Parking For Personal Vehicles and Motorcycle Trailers • 3' High Protective Stanchions Around 10' x 10' Display Area

$95 ENTRY FEE (PER MOTORCYCLE) INCLUDES:

*All Bike Entries will be inspected upon arrival to confirm that competition class chosen by bike owner fits actual bike entry according to AGE, STYLE and EXTENT of alterations

*All Bikes Welcome (Domestic or Foreign) *Professional Judging (Out of State~Non-Bias~Nationally Recognized)

COMPETE FOR IMPRESSIVE AWARDS AND BIG CASH $$$ PRIZES

2200 York Road, Lutherville/Timonium, MD 21093 Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM ~ Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

February 6, 7, 8, 2015 Maryland State Fairgrounds - Timonium

“CUSTOM & ANTIQUE BIKE SHOW”

TIMONIUM MOTORCYCLE SHOW’S

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