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Hi Everyone, Spring, sprang right into summer and away we go! We have been busy at Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC trying to keep up with all the happenings around area. Spring Bikes to the Beach started off a little cold, but then the sun came out and it was nonstop action from then on. Big City Ride Card Challenge is in full swing with some great new prizes and one lucky winner from Spring Bikes to the Beach has won a Pitbull Motorcycle Lift. Let’s all Congratulate Laura Goolsby of Annapolis, MD. I hope you are out checking in at our check in points. So you too can enter to win some cool prizes. So get on your bad motor scooter and ride. The more you ride and check-in means more chances to win. In this month’s issue we have coverage of the Project 22 feature that took place in Frederick, MD. We also have a report from our Road Captain on riding through Western Maryland and the Eastern WV panhandle. Then we also have Hillbilly Sippin Shine with a real trend setter. Please look out for your fellow riders when you’re out and about. We have seen too many riders go down this riding season. Until next time, keep the rubber side down and keep following the leader. BIG CITY

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SURVIVING A PAINFUL MARRIAGE SEPARATION Ephesians 5:21-29, 31, 33 Honor Christ by submitting to each other. You wives must submit to your husbands’ leadership in the same way you submit to the Lord. For a husband is in charge of his wife in the same way Christ is in charge of his body the Church. He gave his very life to take care of it and be its Savior! So you wives must willingly obey your husbands in everything, just as the Church obeys Christ. And you husbands, show the same kind of love to your wives as Christ showed to the Church when he died for her, to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and God’s Word; so that he could give her to himself as a glorious Church without a single spot or wrinkle or any other blemish, being holy and without a single fault. That is how husbands should treat their wives, loving them as parts of themselves. For since a man and his wife are now one, a man is really doing himself a favor and loving himself when he loves his wife! No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for his body the Church, of which we are parts. That the husband and wife are one body is proved by the Scripture, which says, “A man must leave his father and mother when he marries so that he can be perfectly joined to his wife, and the two shall be one.” So again I say, a man must love his wife as a part of himself; and the wife must see to it that she deeply respects her husband—obeying, praising, and honoring him. Half of marriages end in divorce. We’ve all been told that for years. That’s a pretty hefty number to swallow. But before many couples throw in the towel, they decide to try a marital separation, in the hopes that spending some time apart will bring them back together. While separating can be a really good thing, it’s a very difficult place to be emotionally. Here are some tips for surviving marital separation: Be kind -- or at least respectful -- to one another. When emotions run high, it’s very easy to lob hurtful statements at each other, but if you’re trying to decide to stay or go, being kind is a big deal. Take all the time you need. Knowing that you’re on the verge of divorce is a scary point to reach, so don’t rush into a decision one way or another. Time can heal wounds and reminds of us of the bad times -- as well as the good -- so don’t feel pressured to make up or break up until you’ve had a good long while to think about it. Likewise, don’t pressure your partner into making a decision just because you can’t stand not to know. Just like you, your partner has to spend some time alone, discovering who he or she really is. Be alone for awhile. Don’t go running into someone else’s arms -- even if it’s a way to make yourself feel better. More than likely, your emotions will go haywire and you’ll have a terrible time trying to sort through your real feelings. You’ve got to be on your own for a bit. Try to understand the balance between dependence and independence. Being independent while still dependent upon each other is important for a marriage, and both partners THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

should be free to be themselves. See if the balance between the two -- dependence and independence -- is something you’re having trouble maintaining. Lean on your friends and family during this emotional time. It may be your natural inclination to keep it all to yourself, but a marriage separation is a burden too hard to carry alone. So tell people you’re struggling, and how they can help. People do want to help. Keep the kids out of it. Until your kids are old enough to understand what’s going on between Mom and Dad, don’t drag them into it -- hard as it may be. Just keep reassuring them that you and your partner love them no matter what. that for years. That’s a pretty hefty number to swallow. But before many couples throw in the towel, they decide to try a marital separation, in the hopes that spending some time apart will bring them back together. While separating can be a really good thing, it’s a very difficult place to be emotionally. Here are some tips for surviving marital separation: Be kind -- or at least respectful -- to one another. When emotions run high, it’s very easy to make hurtful statements toward each other, but if you’re trying to decide to stay or go, being kind is a big deal. Take all the time you need. Knowing that you’re on the verge of divorce is a scary point to reach, so don’t rush into a decision one way or another. Time can heal wounds and reminds us of the bad times -- as well as the good -- so don’t feel pressured to make up or break up until you’ve had a good long while to think about it. Likewise, don’t pressure your husband or wife into making a decision just because you can’t stand not to know. Just like you, your husband or wife has to spend some time alone, discovering who he or she really is. Be alone for awhile. Don’t go running into someone else’s arms -- even if it’s a way to make yourself feel better. More than likely, your emotions will go haywire and you’ll have a terrible time trying to sort through your real feelings. You’ve got to be on your own for a bit. Try to understand the balance between dependence and independence. Being independent while still dependent upon each other is important for a marriage, and both the husband and the wife should be free to be themselves. See if the balance between the two -- dependence and independence -is something you’re having trouble maintaining. Lean on your friends and family during this emotional time. It may be your natural inclination to keep it all to yourself, but a marriage separation is a burden too hard to carry alone. So tell people you’re struggling, and how they can help. People do want to help. Keep the kids out of it. Until your kids are old enough to understand what’s going on between Mom and Dad, don’t drag them into it -- hard as it may be. Just keep reassuring them that you and your husband/wife love them no matter what.

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VINCENT VANGOGH: Hi, I’m Vincent. I’m a big, handsome boy looking for a home to call my own. I may be shy but I have the potential to be a cuddle bug. I’ve begun making friends here, but am still working on building my confidence; new things are a bit scary right now. I’m looking for someone to be patient and take their time with my delicate artistic sensibilities. I love food and seem to really enjoy the company of other four legged artists, they help me relax and feel more comfortable. I’d probably love to go home with one so we could collaborate. I already am a big sweetie and a staff favorite. Like any great work of art, you should come back to see me again and again...make your first visit today!!

JIMMY: Hello everyone I’m Jimmy and happy to meet ya. I am a happy wiggle butt with a big heart which makes me a staff favorite here at BHS. I love people, going for long walks, stuffed animals, squeaky toys and couches! Yep, you heard me right I love couches and I would sleep on one all day if you let me because I am a cuddle bug and lap dog who does not know his own size. In my previous home I did live with another dog but as far as cats go, I cannot go home with any feline friends. If you would like to adopt a big and beautiful dog like me then stop in soon. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

BEAR BEAR: Bear Bear is my name and I bet if you’ve seen my picture that you’ve already fallen for me. I may come across as timid at first but once I get to know you I like to be held or lay in your lap- it doesn’t take long for this to happen. I’m very low key but I do enjoy being with people- some people may call me needy but I just say I’m looking for love! I love belly rubs and according to my previous owner I like small squeaky toys. I came in with my canine friend Sharkey, who is also still looking for his forever home. My new family may need to help me out with leash walking, it seems as though I was not on one a lot in my previous home. Hope to see you soon.

SHARKEY:Wanna take me home? I bet you do. I’m Sharkey, an active senior guy who needs a forever home. I love to talk to anyone who will listen- and I mean all day, I will talk all day long! I am a super friendly couch potato who loves meeting new people. My cute face will warm your heart and make you want to take me home. I love attention like belly rubs and being pet. I have lived with other dogs and also children in my previous home. Stop in soon to meet me.

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A farmer was selling his peaches door to door. He knocked on a door and a shapely 30-something woman dressed in a very sheer negligee answered the door. He raised his basket to show her the peaches and asked, “Would you like to buy some peaches, ma’am?” She pulled the top of the negligee to one side and asked, “Are they as firm as this?” He nodded his head and said, “Yes ma’am,” and a little tear ran from his eye. Then she pulled the other side of her negligee off asking, “Are they nice and pink like this?” The farmer said, “Yes,” and another tear came from the other eye. Then she unbuttoned the bottom of her negligee and asked, “Are they as fuzzy as this?” He again said, “Yes,” and broke down crying. She asked, “Oh, dear, why on earth are you crying?” Drying his eyes he replied, “The drought got my corn, the flood got my soy beans, a tornado leveled my barn……. And now I do believe I’m gonna’ get screwed out of my peaches.” ______________________________________________________ An air traffic control tower suddenly lost communication with a small twin engine aircraft. A moment later the tower land line rang and was answered by one of the employees. An old pal of the Pilot’s, whom was a passenger, was riding shotgun since the Co-Pilot called in ill . He contacted the Tower and yelled,; “Mayday, mayday!! The Pilot of this aircraft had an instant and fatal heart attack. I grabbed his cell phone and as I hoped, he had the Tower on his speed dial memory. I am flying upside down at 18,000 feet and traveling at 180 mph. Mayday, mayday!!” The employee in the tower had put him on speaker phone immediately. “Calm down, we acknowledge you and we’ll guide you down after a few questions. The first thing is not to panic, remain calm. He began his series of questions: Tower: “How do you know you are traveling at 18,000 feet??” Aircraft: “I can see that it reads 18,000 feet on the Altimeter dial in front of me.” Tower: “Okay, that’s good, remain calm. How do you know you’re traveling at 180 mph?” Aircraft: “I can see that it reads 180 mph on the Airspeed dial in front of me.” Tower: “Okay, this is great so far, but it’s heavily overcast, so how do you know you’re flying upside down?” Aircraft: “The sh*t in my pants is running out of my shirt collar.” ______________________________________________________

Yes, she says, “I remember it fondly.” OK, he says, “How about taking a stroll around there again and we can do it for old time’s sake?” “Oh Jim, you old devil, that sounds like a crazy, but thrilling idea!” A police officer sitting in the next booth heard their conversation and, having a chuckle to himself, he thinks to himself, I’ve got to see these two old-timers having sex against a fence. I’ll just keep an eye on them so there’s no trouble. So he follows them. The elderly couple walks haltingly along, leaning on each other for support aided by walking sticks. Finally, they get to the back of the tavern and make their way to the fence. The old lady lifts her skirt and the old man drops his trousers. As she leans against the fence, the old man moves in. Then suddenly they erupt into the most furious sex that the policeman has ever seen. This goes on for about ten minutes while both are making loud noises and moaning and screaming. Finally, they both collapse, panting on the ground. The policeman is amazed. He thinks he has learned something about life and old age that he didn’t know existed. After about half an hour of lying on the ground recovering, the old couple struggle to their feet and put their clothes back on. The policeman, is still watching and thinks to himself, this is truly amazing, I’ve got to ask them what’s their secret? So, as the couple passes, he says to them, “Excuse me, but that was something else. You must’ve had a fantastic sex life together. Is there some sort of secret to all this to give hope to my wife and I for our future together? Shaking, the old man is barely able to reply, “Sixty years ago that wasn’t an electric fence.” ______________________________________________________ Men have two emotions: Hungry and Horny. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich. ______________________________________________________

The husband leans over and asks his wife, “Do you remember the first time we had sex together over sixty years ago? We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made sweet, passionate love to you.” THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

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By Lindsay Ray & Stacy Garnett

he weather couldn’t have been better for riding on Saturday, May 2, 2015. At 68° with a crystal-blue sky, the day was off to a promising start at the site of the WarFighters Clubhouse in Laurel, Maryland. There were about 15 of us gearing up and getting ready for the ride up to Frederick Harley Davidson which was to serve as the rally point for all local and out-of-town riders headed to the showing of Project 22, a film featuring a 6,500 motorcycle ride to raise awareness about the alarmingly high rate of Veteran suicide. As we were all getting acquainted with one another and listening to instructions on riding formation and safety, I couldn’t help but find myself little emotional. This was a day greatly anticipated not only by myself, but also by the hardworking board members and volunteers of 22 Needs a Face, a local non-profit that partnered with the makers of Project 22 to bring the film to the area. The Frederick screening for Project 22 was finally happening. Veterans were finally getting to share their stories. As I cautiously rode “chase car,” I was excited to see how many bikers would assemble at Frederick Harley Davidson to ride to MDL Holiday Cinemas for the 7pm showing. In support of veterans across the nation, the Frederick County Sherriff’s department arranged an escort from Frederick HD to the theatre. Saying that the lot was packed would be an understatement. From the Frederick HD, I left the bikers and headed over to MDL Cinemas where an army of volunteers lead by Jennifer Farrar and Sheri Hausler were bustling to get preparations of a light reception complete. Fellow 22 Needs a Face board member Daniel Tinsley, his girlfriend Lindsay Ray, and I could not help but feel anxious awaiting the arrival of the motorcycles. After

45 minutes of preparing the parking lot perimeter, we heard a loud rumble from the distance. The rumble steadily approached while all of the volunteers piled out of the theatre and lined the sidewalk to watch the riders come in. That unmistakable thundering of bikes suddenly filled the air as I looked to my left to see flashing lights from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department. Tailing the escort was one of the longest formations of motorcyclists I have ever seen. Road flares glittered on the pavement as the bikes poured in from the road and lined up in front of the theatre. The sight was absolutely breathtaking and will forever remain in my mind as a profound symbol of the veteran community. During the ride, the formation attracted many spectators who stopped and got out of their vehicles to take pictures of the parade. That the bikers were able to catch the eyes of so many people in the Frederick community made the event feel like an overwhelming success, and it had just begun. With photographer Virgil Ocampo posted in the bed of a SOLDIERFIT truck, images of the ride from Frederick HD to the MDL Holiday Cinemas were captured. Leading this proud formation were directors of Project 22, Daniel Egbert and Doc King, along with proud board members of 22 Needs A Face. Among the group of motorcyclists showing their support for the film were small businesses like Wicked Killa Ink, Love Lust Cycles, and Maryland MCs whose members consisted of active duty military and Veterans having had their own personal battles with PTS or post-traumatic stress. Project 22, a Medicinal Missions production, follows the filmmakers, Daniel and Doc, on an emotional 22day long motorcycle journey across the country. Produced by Matt Tester, Project 22 “was a 22 day, 6,500 mile motorcycle awareness campaign from San Francisco to New York City to raise awareness of the high

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rate of suicides within the Veteran community.” This movie digs deep into the minds and emotions of military Veterans brave enough to go on camera and open up about their personal battles with PTS. The filmmakers set out to bring awareness to a little-known epidemic in America: everyday 22 veterans take their own lives. Yes, you read that correctly: 22 veterans commit suicide every single day. A combat-wounded veteran himself, Project 22 was borne out of Daniel J. Egbert’s own failed attempt at suicide. In the film, Daniel recalls how fellow director Doc King, also a combat-wounded veteran, saved his life simply by showing up during his darkest hours. Daniel, a Marine Vet with four combat deployments, and Doc, an Army Medic Vet with one combat deployment, realized that these devastating feelings of isolation were not exclusive to themselves, and recognized the strength that existed in this simple act of being there for one another. They decided to set out on a ride across the country to show other vets that they were not alone, either. Doc suggested chronicling the motorcycle journey on film and meeting with fellow Veterans who were willing to open up about their experiences with PTS. Through crowdfunding and kind contributions from production companies like Fotokem and Trailblazer Studios of North Carolina, directors Daniel and Doc, along with producer Matt Tester, were able to complete the film. “The film has been beautifully received by both the film industry and viewers. Everyone has been supportive,” Doc commented, “We hope the film will resonate with viewers and help put momentum behind awareness for those dealing with PTS.” Daniel and Doc’s expectations for the film were to “change the ‘warriors’ path once out of combat and show natural and holistic ways of dealing with PTS as they exit the military.” They explained that they wanted “those dealing with PTS to get up from isolation and begin the life changing movement of tasking your life and becoming a mentor.” One such “warrior” who has forged his way to that path is Danny Farrar, founder of the non-profit organization that brought Project 22 to Frederick, 22 Needs a Face. Similar to how Daniel and Doc’s story began, Danny attempted suicide in 2012 and credits his good friend Dave Posin for being there to prevent him from doing so. Danny’s passion and energy carried him from being a homeless Veteran to CEO of SOLDIERFIT, a functional fitness program with locations in throughout Maryland and the Washington D.C. area. In recalling his own struggles with PTS, Danny immediately felt it was vital to bring Project 22 to Maryland. He explains, “I attempted suicide back in 2012. After hearing about Specialist Adam Richardson, a local soldier who had committed suicide, I knew I needed to do something. I started 22 Needs A Face in 2014. I discovered Project 22 on Facebook and attended the world premiere in Pittsburgh. I knew then that the first goal for 22 Needs a Face was to get a screening in Frederick and bring awareness to military communities and the general public.” THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

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The candidness and honesty in Project 22 are features that may make some viewers a bit uncomfortable. It is exactly this type of honesty and transparency, though, that is helping to break down barriers of socially stigmatic topics like PTS and suicide. “I want Vets to know it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It is a sign of strength,” commented Danny Farrar before the showing of the film. After watching the riders pile into the theatre, it goes without saying that this message was delivered to a much larger audience than anyone had imagined. A troubling characteristic of PTS is that it is often weathered in silence. As Danny stated, many veterans have a difficult time reaching out to available resources because of the stigmas attached to seeking help. Seeing so many veterans and civilians come together in the name of Veteran welfare brings an overwhelming sense of hope to advocates like Danny, Daniel, and Doc. My first personal experience with 22 Needs a Face was with board members Sheri Hausler and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Reed. I met Sheri and LTC Reed at the SOLDIERFIT headquarters in Frederick for while I was interviewing for a position on the board of the organization. Before I even sat down in my seat at the long board room table, LTC Reed proceeded to tell me about his own personal struggles with PTS. Needless to say, this caught me offguard and to this day I think about his candidness and honesty. This is the first step in creating awareness. Danny’s non-profit organization, 22 Needs a Face, is one that “exists to combat against the number of service member suicides taking place within our nation.” 22 Needs a Face is part of Coalition 22, a coalition of non-profits including 22 Needs a Face, Medicinal Missions, and Active Heroes combating the staggering statistic of Veteran suicides attributed to PTS. Many groups associated with and advocates for Veterans with PTS are legislating for the deletion of the word “disorder” and the letter “D” from the traditional acronym used to identify what is known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Daniel, Doc, and Danny, as well as most advocates in this community, all agree that “D” and “disorder” need to be removed, leaving simply “PTS.” The word “disorder” minimizes many individuals with post-traumatic stress, making these individuals feel as though they are “damaged goods.” It also contributes to the public stigma held against soldiers struggling with these symptoms. “It makes Warriors feel as though they are not good enough, preventing them from ever getting the help they need,” Danny Farrar explained, “It makes them feel as though they are broken.” Wicked Killa Ink successfully donated tickets in an effort to bring Hero Dogs, a non-profit who trains service dogs helping Veterans gain their independence, to the event. Members of the Hero Dogs organization were in attendance with two of their Veteran dogs and a puppy in training. Barbara Ramundo, Deputy Director, and Moira Malloy, Event/Volunteer Coordinator, mingled with guests and showcased the assistance these service dogs can provide to Veterans dealing with PTS. The film explains the value of service dogs and includes a conversation with a Veteran dealing with PTS discussing his relationship with his furred friend, so this was a great platform for the organization. Research shows the ways in which service dogs help those with PTS to better deal with their symptoms, emotions, and offer an outlet of companionship and love. During the Q & A session after the film, Danny was very candid to the audience regarding the staggering statistic of 22 suicides committed a day by military service members and/or Veterans. According to a report in the Huntington Post by David Wood in 2013, “Some 8,000 veterans are thought to die by suicide each year, a toll of about 22 per day, according to a 2012 VA study. The VA acknowledged the numbers might be significantly underestimated because they’re based on incomplete data from 21 states, not including Texas or California. Even so, the data documents an increase of nearly 11 percent between 2007 and 2010, the most recent year of data in the study.” 14 JUNE 2015

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When asked for a call to action for its viewers, Daniel, Doc, and Danny all agreed the need for the viewers to extend a hand to Veterans and assist them in educating themselves and others of PTS. It is this very act of educating that they believe will bring enough awareness to the suicide rate amongst Veterans to incite meaningful change. . Daniel, Doc, and Danny also challenged the audience to offer their time and compassion especially to those Veterans who have isolated themselves. “We hope Project 22 gives a different perspective of post-traumatic stress seeing it through fellow brothers and with a historical viewpoint. We want this film to change how PTS is approached,” commented Doc during the Q & A. Personally, this film isn’t just a documentary, but rather a life changing experience. It was the insight I needed in my attempt to understand the one person in the world I know to be my Hero: my father, retired Army CW3, Michael Yarbrough. Since serving time in the Gulf War, my father has been a changed man, never understanding why. Project 22 help me get answers, and more importantly has brought me closer to my father than ever before. I think Daniel put it best when he said, “As warriors we need to understand what we are experiencing is perfectly normal. We are simply on a warrior’s path and we must learn to navigate it.” 22 Needs A Face would like to formally thank the following for their dedicated efforts and donations with helping to get Project 22 to Frederick: Heather Gibbon-Benton & Flying Dog Stacy Kopper Allwein and her Real Estate Team Wendy Novelli and Choice Title Kristin Meurer with Plamondon Hospitality Partner Sheriff Chuck Jenkins for the motorcycle escort Chad Jones and NFM Lending Samantha Crummitt and Cosco Jeremy Piling with NFM Lending Kimberly Terlizzi Sabatano Jay Jeffrey with clickitevents.com MDL Holiday Cinemas Harley Davidson of Frederick Mike Johnson and Balls Hogs Radio Hard Times Cafe and Cue in Frederick The Bad Influence Band www.badinfluenceband.com

writing and editing projects, Lindsay currently works in non-profit assisting individuals living with severe developmental disabilities.

A very special thanks to the amazing photography by Jamie Henry with Hyperion Headshots @www.hyperionheadshots.com and Virgil Ocampo Photography @www.virgilocampophotography.com Doc King and Daniel Egbert, thank you both for being warriors and brave enough to film Project 22. The best of luck on your “Warriors Path.” Last and most certainly not least, I want to make very special mention because I know neither the hard-working volunteers or board members of 22 Needs a Face would give credit where it is certainly due. In the very short amount of time I have had the esteem pleasure to be part of the 22 Needs a Face movement I have been blown away with the passion that goes behind everything the organization does. The Project 22 screening was certainly no exception and I thank all the volunteers and board members for an experience I can only describe as up-lifting an inspiring. About the Authors Lindsay Ray is a writer living just outside of Washington, D.C. She is engaged to Daniel Tinsley, board member of 22 Needs a Face and combat-wounded veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to freelance THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

Stacy Garnett is a U.S. Army Veteran having served with the 3rd ID Mechanized Infantry. She is third generation Army Service Member and works as the manager for Love Lust Cycles. Stacy Garnett proudly serves as a board member for 22 Needs A Face alongside Danny Farrar, Jennifer Farrar, Leigh Norman, Daniel Tinsley, Harry Santucci, Dave Posin, LTC Robert Reed, Sheri Hausler, James Roberts, Tom Busche, and Solomon Rose. You can view the trailer for Project 22 and get more information on how you can get the film to a theater near you at www. medicinalmissions.com For more information on how you can help in the fight against suicides among our Veterans please contact 22 Needs A Face at www.22needsaface.org For more information on the concert and motorcycle event “Rally in the Valley” benefiting Coalition 22 please visit www. rallyinthevalley22.com For more information on service dogs through Hero Dogs please visit www.hero-dogs.org Be part of the “FIGHT” to combat suicides among service members and Veterans. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/22needsaface

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Since the legislative session has ended ABATE continues to be very busy. We are actively planning our annual state party at Allegany Fairgrounds in Cumberland MD. Every year for 32 years this party has been our biggest event of the year. This party is a thank you to all members for all their work year round. It is a time to come to the beautiful mountains of Maryland and enjoy riding, bands, games and entertainment. It is a well-deserved weekend of fun. I am looking forward to some down time and celebrating our many successes of the year. We have a lot to celebrate this year. We were able to get HB917 - Motorcycle Checkpoints signed into law on May 12th. As of October 1st there will be no more motorcycle checkpoints allowed in the state of Maryland. We are the 10th state to enact this law. Hard work does pay off. We were also able to stop a bill which would have doubled fines to $1000 for only motorcycles going 40 miles an hour or more over the speed limit. This bill was introduced by the Prince George delegation. This bill was an example of profiling and we worked hard at stopping it from going anywhere. Sometimes it is not just about what we get through but what we stopped as well. This is an example of that. ABATE and MRF attended the 30th anniversary of NCOM’s convention in Denver CO. There were many clubs and independents there. It was great to see everyone working so well together. This is the only way motorcyclists can be successful. We have to unite as one and fight the battles that are important to all motorcyclists. Maryland’s success was discussed multiple times at NCOM. Our ability to unite and work well together did make history. We are an example to all

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the other states. We must all continue to work like this together so that Maryland will be the shining star for others to immolate. Issues around the country seem to be the same. Profiling, checkpoints, helmets, right of way violations and infrastructure top the list. In Maryland we are already working on these issues. As motorcycle season is upon us, we have not started out on a good foot. There have been multiple fatalities already. I have lost two friends in one month. I rack my brains each year trying to come up with a way of reducing fatalities. We must continue to educate the public on awareness. We must continue to educate each other on safety. Motorcycles are not toys. They must be treated with respect. SPEED AND ALCOHOL KILL!!! It is not always the fault of the cage. We must accept responsibility for our mistakes. We must make sure as a family that we educate each other on the importance of riding responsible. Go the speed limit. Don’t drink and drive. Always be alert. Let’s do all we can as a family to stop the deaths. Educate cage drivers when you can on the importance of watching for motorcycles. It is our lives. We must take the lead in saving our lives. In the motorcycle rights arena we always say “Educate. Don’t Legislate”. Take responsibility for yourself. It is up to us to save our lives and the lives of our brothers and sisters. No one will care as we do. Let’s lead by example again and be the state with the lowest motorcycle fatalities. Only we can do that. Please ride safe and save a life. Michelle Holcomb Executive Director ABATE of Maryland, Inc.

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DIARY OF A BIKER CHIC

BY JOYCE ELAINE

Mountain Trip

t’s gorgeous outside right now – sunny and almost 80 degrees. It’s the perfect day to be out on the bike...unless you’re me. I’m sitting here up to my eyeballs in school work but by the time you read this, classes will finally be over for me and I’ll be enjoying my bike like I should be. Until then, I’m stuck with only day dreaming and remembering. I’m thinking today about the trip I took back in August last year to West Virginia to visit my parents. It was the first time I ever rode my bike to their place since they moved there two years ago. It was also the farthest I had ever gone on my bike. They are a good five hours away. Some people said I was nuts for going so far on the bike by myself. I just rolled my eyes at At the park that. I had been planning that trip for a long time and no one was going to stop me. Not even the expected crappy weather…cue the dream sequence music as I take you back to August 16, 2014… I checked the weather for that week before I left and saw that it was going to be a rainy week…but the day I drove there was 80 degrees, sunny, and just beautiful. I contemplated not riding the bike since they were calling for rain all that entire week that I’d be there but there was no way I could justify getting in my car on that gorgeous day when I had been planning on taking the bike. Some people told me I was insane for making the drive alone. I get that there is safety in numbers but I just had to do this. The way I saw it, it was a brand new bike so I should have no problems with the mechanics. As far as the rain…well, bikers ride in the rain all the time, right? Sometimes it just can’t be helped so I looked at it in that way. I left my house Saturday morning at about 10:00. What was cool was that I had my saddlebags put on a few days before that and they are pretty big. I was able to stuff three outfits, a pair of tennis shoes, night clothes, rain gear, and some toiletries all the saddle bags…which meant no annoying luggage to tie onto the bike! I also put on my chaps. I hardly ever wear them unless it’s chilly out or if I’m going on a long ride. This was by far the longest ride I’ve ever done in a day so I figured it would be safer to have them on. I was glad I did because for the first half of my ride it was a little chilly out. That was okay, though because I’d rather it be a little chilly instead of burning up hot! It was actually the perfect temperature to be on the bike all day. I called my mom before I pulled out of my driveway. She tried to talk me out of going on the bike one last time, but as I told her nope for the 100th time, I told her I’d see her soon. I take route 32 to IS 70 and from there I take route 340 so my first stop was at about 65 miles in at a Sheetz just past Harpers Ferry. I texted my mom and told her where I was and reassured her that I was still alive! It was here that I got tired of checking and re-checking the directions (even though I pretty much know how to get there) so I came up with a new way to track the directions! I wrote them on my hand!

Route 340 is an okay road, nothing special. From there, I took VA route 7 which is a small little highway. It’s a nice scoot of a road to be on but nothing too great to write home about. From there, I picked up 81 south and I have to say that I hated every minute of that stretch of my ride.. There was too many trucks flying by me and there was too much wind. I’d rather be on a back road any day of the week but I had to get through the bullshit highways before the fun started. From IS 81, I took the VA-55 exit (exit #296) towards Strasburg, VA. This starts out as a small country back road and it’s a nice little scoot with a few little small turns but nothing too hard to handle. Any beginner biker could take it on. I stopped here with 111.1 miles under my belt at a little nothing gas station in the middle of nowhere. I had pretty much every person that stopped there staring at me. I guess it’s not every day you see a chic biker, by herself…in the middle of nowhere. I had one old guy (probably in his 70s) ask me, “Is that your bike?” I proudly told him yes and he walked on. I wanted to be a smart ass and tell him, “No I stole that shit,” but I figured I better mind my P’s and Q’s. I filled up and went on my way knowing that my trip was halfway over and the real fun was going to be starting very soon. VA-55 eventually turns into a two lane highway where the speed limit is 70 mph. I’m not sure how far this highway goes, but I got off at the East Moorefield exit and stayed on State Road 55. From there I turned left on US-220/WV-28/WV55 for 12 miles and then turned right onto WV-28/WV-55 which takes me into Petersburg. This road was a good practice road for what I was about to encounter on the mountain. It’s a nice windy back road, the kind all of us bikers just love and you probably need to have some experience before touching this road. I’m talking about twist and turns, up hills and down hills, the real fun! I stopped at Welton Park to stretch my legs and get a drink of water and to snap some really cool pictures of the bike. After I left there, I went a few more miles and then I stopped in Petersburg and got some food. I have to admit that even though I was looking forward to this trip, my stomach had been in knots all day because I was nervous and a little intimidated of the ride but you have to conquer things like that! I got some food and tried to eat…well, forced myself to eat because my stomach was still in knots. I noticed an older lady, maybe late 40’s or so…maybe 50’s… walk in and she was wearing a yellow vest. I thought maybe she was some sort of construction worker or something and didn’t think any more about it. However, she left out just before I did, and when I walked to my bike, there she was…getting on her bike! Another chic biker! All alone! Well, how do you like that?? I looked at her and said that I didn’t realize she was riding too. She walked over to me and told me she liked my bike. I told her thanks and told her about where I was headed. She said she used to live in Maryland in Oxon Hill so she knew where I had just come from. I told her I was nervous about getting on the mountain and she told me to just take my time and I’d be okay. Finally the time I had been waiting for was here…I made a right hand turn onto route 33 West. This was the big mountain that had my stomach in knots. This stretch of the trip, which totals 34.7 miles long is mountain riding. I’m talking turns that no beginner should ever try to do. Horse shoe turns? Yes, there’s a couple of those in there. Steep downhill grades at 7%, 8% and even 10%, and I

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had one problem - it was rainy outside. At 5:00 that morning it was pouring down rain. By 8:00 it would rain, then stop, then rain, then stop. I kept going back and forth on what I should do. I could have stayed one more night but I had to get home to things that had to be done. Finally, I told myself…bikers ride in the rain all the time… what’s the big deal? I proceeded to ride in the rain for the next few hours. My only concern was that mountain again…that god damned mountain! Gas station Directions Let me tell you something…you have not lived life until you’ve couldn’t even tell you how many twisty turns…and not little ones… gone around a horse shoe turn on a steep mountain…on a bike… I’m talking the real deal. I was excited to finally be on this part of in the pouring down rain! I didn’t stop though…I kept right on rolling the trip but it was also my fear that I was about to conquer. I must along. I may have only been doing 20-25 mph but…I did it!!! I did say, that for being as scared as I was, I did pretty damn good. Don’t it and how many people can say that? Scratch that! How many get me wrong, I’m sure the bikers with bigger balls fly around the female riders…by themselves with no one else can say that? turns that I took my time around but I kept up with the traffic and Yeah, I did that and I feel like a total bad ass for doing it!! I had I held my own. There were a few that I gripped my handle bars, rain the entire time but made only one little mistake. I was about to held my breath and let out a little “EEEECCCCKK!” But damn if it get on IS 81. It wasn’t raining at this point but the roads were very wet. I came up on the exit before I knew it and tried to slow down wasn’t awesome! My fun was short lived after a while because I got stuck behind too quick. Yup…I screeched my tire and started doing the webble a tractor trailer that was only doing 25-30 mph. I have a feeling wobble act…I thought for sure that I was going to go down but my that my mom prayed for that to happen so I couldn’t go too fast on instincts are killer and I was able to keep it up right…scared the shit there. The last few miles of Route 33 turns into a two lane highway out of me but I held my own…rubber side down!!! Lesson learned! Once I got into Winchester, the rain had stopped and I had dry and that’s when the fun is over. That dumps you into Elkins which is about 20 minutes from Beverly where my parents live. One I weather the rest of the ride which was about 1.5 hours or so. I finally saw my mom, the first word out her mouth was, “Dummy!” pulled into my driveway, turned off the bike and thanked my lucky Yup, she called me a dummy for riding all that way on the bike and stars for a safe trip. I was soaked on the outside. My rain gear did by myself. She had tried everything to try to get me to not ride in a great job keeping me dry underneath though. Now if only my on the bike. She told me there were deer all over the place (I never bike had rain gear because it was a mess! It looked like I drove saw one), that I would freeze my ass off (I actually got hot a few it through mud! Even though the rain slowed me down and was hours into the ride) and it was going to be a rainy week (it was but a hassle, there was a big part of me that still enjoyed the ride. I never thought I’d say that...not in a million years but the truth is, if oh well). After my weeklong visit was over and it was time to go home, I I’m riding then I’m happy...who cares how sucky the weather is?!?!

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly and Brittany Darling

hen I say service manager at your local bike dealership what image pops into your head? If you take your bike to Old Glory Harley Davidson you might be surprised at actual person that is their current service manager. I sat down with Brittany at Old Glory and we sipped some shine and talked a little about busting thru stereotypes and being a female in what has been such a man’s world for so long. It was great to sit and talk with her and I think you will agree that it is no longer a man’s world in the motorcycle industry.

something is wrong with his bike? How does that tend to work out for you? BD- Every once in a while they will come in and it will take them a few minutes. They will ask the first guy they run into first and he will tell them you have to go ask her. It usually goes pretty well after that and I get them fixed and back on the road. HB- Where do you see yourself going from here? BD- I’m not sure. I am currently working on my Master’s degree in Applied Computational Mathematics. I have my Bachelor’s and I am one year into my Master’s program. After I get my degree I can’t guarantee I will be in this field but I have options available to me. I would like to do something in the mechanical field.

HB- What bike do you ride? BD- I ride a 2012 Sportster 48. HB- You came out of the auto tech program at Laurel High School. Tell me how that came about and you ended up here at Old Glory. BD-I was always somebody that liked hands on. I enrolled in the auto tech program at Laurel and through that program got reached out to from Old Glory Harley Davidson right after they opened. They offered me an apprenticeship, actually they offered two of us a job and I’m the only one that took the opportunity. I have been here ever since and it will 8 years in June 2015. HB-Now you started here as an apprentice technician? Take me through how the job evolved for you. BD- I started off as an apprentice technician and worked with a master technician, in the winter time I cross trained as a service advisor, and that ended up being a pretty good fit. I was in that position for a couple of years and once we had an opening for a service manager I was offered this position. HB- Are you certified as a Harley technician and service person? BD- Yes I have my Harley certifications. HB- Let me ask you a question about being, for lack of a better word trend setter. You are basically blurring the lines and blazing trails for women in what was traditionally a man’s world. BD- It’s surprisingly a pretty comfortable fit. Most people are open to it. There is not as much opposition to it as you might think. Especially not only gender but with age as well. HB- Now do you ever get the random biker that comes through the doors screaming and breathing fire because THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

HB- Now Brittany kept talking and my head was spinning. I’m an old biker from WV and all I heard was white noise because she lost me at the “A” in applied. I went and did some research so I could pass on some information to the rest of us that sip shine on a regular basis. There are a wide range of options open to a person with this degree such as fluid mechanics, materials science, mathematical biology, engineering applications, and mathematic finances. Wow. I need shine bad I had to think for way too long there. HB- What could you do with that degree? BD- I could go into computer side, or hands on, or engineering side. HB- Wow that sounds like you could design the next motorcycle for Harley Davidson. BD- I guess I could design the next bike for Harley maybe… you never know. I must confess that I never once in my life thought that I would use applied computational mathematics in a sentence in my lifetime. I’m so glad Brittany is doing so well, both in her career and education. Old Glory is lucky to have someone that represents both females and Harley Davidson so well. I hope she designs a bike that runs on shine! Remember to always sip in a circle and include your friends. Have a great month and I hope to see everyone at one of our upcoming events. Make sure that you come by and say Howdy! God bless you until next month. Hillbilly

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ROAD CAPTAIN’S REPORT Cumberland, MD

Appalachian Trail

never had the attention span for history in high school. There were more pressing issues to ponder, like motorcycles, guitars and girls (not necessarily in that order). Having achieved a relatively low-earth-orbit, from that rocket ship ride through my youth, adolescence and adulthood, I find myself able to focus my attention on the finer, more sublime experiences and meanings in life. I remember being at the ocean last October and watching the waves crashing on the shore, understanding that it wasn’t just surf and sand, but being at the edge of a continent, on a planet dancing with its moon.

engineering, with their locks, aqueducts, tunnels and dams, seemed to escape me. I didn’t realize they played a major role in the early development and success of this country.

For the past couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of riding to many of the historical landmarks along the C&O Canal. Getting there, involves crossing the Potomac River at some point, and whether it be by bridge, or by ferry, the roads along the way, make the journey as much fun as the destination. Meandering around farms, through forests and small towns at a leisurely pace, transforms the ride to an almost meditational time machine that slows everything down and turns the This new found, stumbled-on ability to scratch below the clock back to a century and a half ago. surface, has uncovered a whole new approach to the way Harpers Ferry is a cool destination. Aside from the famous I plan motorcycle rides. In addition to scenery and land- John Brown’s Raid, the town is known for being at the conscapes, there is also an element of history to discover. I fluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, its railroad am fortunate to live in Virginia, where much of this country depot, its shops and restaurants, and its point along the Aporiginated from. It is very rich in history. So too, are its sur- palachian Trail. The canal is also part of the history being rounding areas, easily and encouragingly accessible, by preserved there. motorcycle. One of our trips included Antietam Aqueduct, that later One of the topics, that used to induce a coma-like state, coincided with the battlefield visitors center. Afterwards, when I was in school, was the building of canals. Back we stopped at Captain Benders Tavern, in Sharpsburg, for in the day, all I thought was, they were big ditches, and lunch, and played some corn hole in the back patio. I didn’t seem to care why they dug them. Their masterful

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It’s truly an amazing feeling, to be able to appreciate and understand, the deeper meaning and hugely historical significance, of these landmarks. For me, the stops along the C&O Canal, aren’t just a reason for a motorcycle ride, but an extremely interesting, and eagerly anticipated way of understanding and learning about history. I leave these landmarks feeling enriched, because I know a little bit more about them,

Cumberland Train Depot

and how they worked, and myself and this country, and how we got here. And I realize, if it wasn’t for the strong and the brave, who toiled, fought and died, over this ditch, there’s a chance we wouldn’t be where we are today: riding motorcycles, and free to go wherever we choose. Cheers and thanks for reading! Marc Ritchie

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Apehangers

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Sylvester Saloon

7326 Golden Ring Rd, Essex, MD 21221 (443) 559-8012

The Tavern

4975 St Leonard Rd, Saint Leonard, Maryland (410) 586-2225

Triple Nines Bar and Billiards

7540 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, Maryland 21075

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) NCOM HAILS THIRD DECADE WITH DENVER CONVENTION You could smell it in the air, as distinct as a Denver dispensary and just as intoxicating; unity, and cooperation in the face of critical challenges affecting today’s motorcyclists. “Coming Together” in one of the largest gatherings of bikers’ rights activists in America, the 30th annual NCOM Convention, May 7-10 in Denver, Colorado addressed issues of mutual concern for the betterment of biking. For three decades, over Mother’s Day weekend the National Coalition of Motorcyclists has provided a forum for diverse factions of the motorcycle community to meet in the spirit of teamwork to tackle topics such as Biker Anti-Profiling legislation; Save the Patch litigation; Freedom of the Road and Use of the Courts; as well as seminars on Public Relations and Social Media, Lobbying 101 and Working with your Legislators. Friday’s Opening Ceremonies was one of the best-attended ever, and the energetic congregation of concerned riders from across the country encompassed various segments of motorcycling from clubs to rights organizations, and from touring groups to sportbikers; all there to learn and share with mutual respect. Special Meetings were on the weekend’s agenda in support of NCOM’s many outreach programs for Women In Motorcycling; Clean and Sober Roundtable; National Sport Bike Association (NSBA); and Christian Unity Conference, in addition to the Confederation of Clubs General Patch Holders Meeting. During the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, several honorees were recognized for their contributions to “Improving The Image of Motorcycling”, including; MEDIA: Joe Teresi - Easyriders Magazine; COMMERCE: New York Myke San Diego Harley-Davidson; LEGAL: Joe Ritzo - AIM Attorney for ME, NH, MA & VT; ENTERTAINMENT: Danny “The Count” Koker - “Counting Cars” History Channel TV show; SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Larry Lindsey – Dixie ABATE, AL; and NCOM’s highest honor, the Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Jerry Theophilopoulos - AIM Attorney for Florida. Next year’s 31st Annual NCOM Convention will be held May 5-8, 2016 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. RIGHT-TO-REPAIR DECISION EXPECTED FROM U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE In July, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) is expected to issue a decision about a vehicle owner’s right to alter any of the computer software or code that controls the vehicle’s operations. Though the decision is based on briefs filed by agricultural and automotive vehicle manufacturers, it could potentially have implications for motorcycles, ATV, UTV, personal watercraft and other vehicles that use computer software to control ignition, fuel, stability, traction, braking and other vehicle operating systems. In the briefs, the manufacturers argue that allowing owners, non-manufacturer approved service technicians or anyone but their own designated technicians to view or alter the computer software or codes is not allowed under the anti-circumvention prohibition in Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) which, if applied as manufacturers suggest, restricts 38

vehicle software inspection, repair, and modification. The original intent of the DMCA, however, was more to prevent code copying that could involve copyright infringement. Every three years, the Librarian of Congress, working with the Copyright Office, hears requests from members of the public whose speech and other rights are affected by the law and considers whether to grant exemptions. MARYLAND ENACTS BAN ON MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS The Maryland legislature has joined a growing list of states to prohibit law enforcement officers from conducting roadside checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists. H.B. 917, introduced by Maryland Delegate Benjamin Kramer (D-Wheaton) and companion bill S.B. 716 introduced by state Senator Jamie Raskin (D-Takoma Park) state that “a police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint may not target only motorcycles for inspection or evaluation.” The bipartisan legislation passed unanimously in the House 137-0 on March 19, and the Senate 47-0 on March 29, and was signed into law on May 12, making Maryland the eighth state to pass a law against motorcycle-only checkpoints, while another 11 states have prohibited such discriminatory roadblocks either on constitutional grounds or by judicial action. KANSAS LAW CREATES NEW “AUTOCYCLE” VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION Under a new law in Kansas, “Autocycle’’ is now defined as a three-wheel motorcycle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it. House Bill 2044, signed into law by Governor Sam Brownback on May 7, 2015 after passing the legislature near-unanimously by both chambers, creates the new classification of vehicles which proponents say are neither cars nor motorcycles and need their own classification to protect drivers from breaking the law. The federal government classifies any vehicle with less than four wheels as a motorcycle, which requires a motorcycle license to operate, but some say the motorcycle license test isn’t helpful for operating autocycles because they aren’t driven the same way. “It’s a requirement that makes absolutely no sense,” said Joel Sheltrown, vice president of governmental affairs for Elio Motors, a Phoenix company that plans to start making autocycles in 2016. “My customer base, a lot of them, don’t have motorcycle licenses and they’re not going to go out and rent a motorcycle, learn how to drive it, go down and take a test just so they can drive our vehicle, especially seniors.” HB 2044 allows drivers to operate an autocycle without a motorcycle endorsement, and Sheltrown said about 18 states are working on legislation for autocycles and six states already passed laws for defining autocycles. Otherwise, out-of-state drivers could run into trouble if they drive into a state where a motorcycle license is required, as drivers would automatically be breaking the law and could face tickets or possibly get their vehicle impounded until they could prove they had a motorcycle license. OREGON SENATE PASSES LANE SPLITTING BILL Oregon motorcycle riders are one step closer to splitting lanes thanks to SB 694. The bill, which would legalize lanesplitting under specific traffic conditions, passed 18-10 in the state Senate

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with bipartisan support, and now moves on to the Oregon House for debate and a final approval vote or amendment. The measure would allow lanesplitting when traffic is stopped or slowed to 10 mph or less, with motorcycle riders allowed to split lanes not in excess of 20 mph. Lanesplitting is only permitted on roads 50 mph or higher and forbidden between lanes going in opposite directions. During the committee discussion that sent the bill to the Senate floor, lawmakers complimented advocates for the legislation. “It’s been some of the most effective citizen lobbying I’ve seen on a bill,” said Senator Sara Gelser (D). “It was persistent, helpful, useful and fact-based and I really appreciated it.” Another committee member, Senator Ginny Burdick (D), also said of the measure: “I can’t remember a time when I’ve ever been more opposed to a bill, then turned around and supported it. The advocates on this did a very nice job.” WISCONSIN ACTS TO LEGALIZE COLORED LIGHTING The Wisconsin legislature has passed a bill legalizing colored motorcycle lights. Current Wisconsin law (and in most U.S. States) prohibits operating a motor vehicle with lights other than white or amber in front and red in the rear. The bill’s Assembly sponsor, John Jagler (R-Watertown), says colored LED lights are becoming more popular on motorcycles. He says more lights will increase motorcycle visibility, making them safer. Under the bill, people could equip their motorcycles with any color lights aside blue as long as they don’t flash or rotate. The Assembly passed the bill last month. The Senate passed the bill on a voice vote on May 6, sending the measure to Governor Scott Walker. In the meantime, a similar measure HB3944 would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code to “Provide that a motorcycle may be equipped with auxiliary accent lights, including standard bulb running lights and light emitting diode pods and strips. Provides that the auxiliary accent lights shall not be red or white or oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights. Defines “auxiliary accent light”. The measure passed Senate Transportation Committee 16-0 on May 13 and has been placed on the Senate calendar.

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THE CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS DEEPLY SADDENED BY MAY 17, 2015 WACO, TEXAS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INCIDENT AT A LOCAL CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS MEETING The National Coalition of Motorcyclists and all of its local affiliates are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred on May 17, 2015, and are praying for those involved and their families. Immediately prior to the start of a Texas affiliate’s monthly meeting, a motorcycle club that was NOT a member of the Confederation of Clubs arrived with over 50 people and attacked members of the Confederation. The National Coalition of Motorcyclists and its local affiliates are dedicated to peacefully promoting and protecting Constitutional rights, promoting fair treatment of its members by law enforcement, educating its members on current laws, open and peaceful communications between clubs, conflict mediation, and supporting various charitable endeavors. We are grieving.

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Special Olympics MD Frederick County Ride

ikers from the Western Maryland Area gathered once again marking the 3rd year for the Special Olympics of Frederick Maryland Benefit Ride on April 25, 2015. Registration as well as a breakfast buffet was at the Buckeystown Tavern in Buckeystown, MD. The route was a nice scenic ride through the countryside and the rolling hills of the Frederick County Washington County and the PA. Area. Our first stop was at Rube’s Crab Shack in Emmitsburg, MD for the first and longest leg of the Ride. At each of the stops Bingo was played, 50/50 drawing and a raffle for scented candles. Then it was off to Blondies in Waynesboro, PA followed by Creekside Inn in Hagerstown, MD and the final stop at the American Legion Post 96 Bruns- the Legion Riders Group Post 96 of homemade sloppy joes wick MD. Once all riders were back and accounted for, a and hotdogs and an assortment of chips. Door prizes were light dinner was made available through Shane Powers of given away, 50/50 drawings, more Bingo, a hand stitched quilt made of various T shirts was auctioned off, and live music from the Poverty Ridge Band covering all your favorite classic rock. All the proceeds from the event go to the Special Olympics of Maryland Frederick county teams and helps with getting the uniforms, equipment, and transportation to and from the events and lodging for the State and National Competitions. This is a great organization that is run by loving and caring individuals for information on how to donate time equipment or money or would like to become a stop for next year’s ride contact Rick Fuss at rickfuss@gmail.com. This ride was made possible by the hard work of Rick Fuss, Donna Fuss, Nannette Cline and Danny Bell. Antonio “Godfather” Franco

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Lilly Pond Foal Rescue

3655 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk, Md. 20754 - Sharon Hancock, President Lilly Pond Foal Rescue (LPFR) is a nonprofit rescue organization run by an all-volunteer staff. Our volunteers do all the care and rehabilitation of the neglected, orphaned and/or abused horses, ponies, donkeys and foals that we take into our facilities. LPFR takes in at risk equines from auctions and other neglectful situations that would otherwise end up on a truck heading to a slaughter plant. Horses are a delicacy in foreign countries and thousands meet this fate every year. At LPFR, we will take these equines in that have potential for a wonderful second life and rehabilitate them to make wonderful family pets, trail horses, polo mounts, as well as, many other riding disciplines. LPFR also nurtures and trains orphaned foals that are products of the Nurse Mare industry. These foals are orphaned by the Nurse Mare Industry because their mothers are rented out to feed a more expensive foal thereby leaving the mareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own foal an orphan usually only days old. If LPFR did not pay to take these foals, there are likely killed because they serve no purpose

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to the industry. These babies come to us scared with no mother and are cared for by our volunteers to blossom into beautiful, healthy adoptable horses! Raising these orphans is very expensive and that is why we need the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support. We operate this rescue, located in Dunkirk, Maryland on private donations. We accept PayPal donations, mail in donations and donations of hay, feed, milk replacement for our foals and other items necessary to care for these beautiful horses. All donations are tax-deductible. Our email and PayPal address is: info@lillypond.info. There are many other ways to help the rescue by volunteering and helping us spread the word about the rescue and the wonderful work that is done there. Also, like us on Facebook and follow our daily activities and progress with our horses and foals. www.facebook. com/lillypondfoalrescue. If you would like to visit LPFR or know more about how you can help, please contact Sharon Hancock at the above email address.

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TECH TIP: Putting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Springâ&#x20AC;? Back in the Springer

By James Gilman

his month we are going to attempt to clear up some of the misconceptions about springer front ends. Springer front ends have been used on motorcycles for a very long time. As conventional forks provide a smoother ride the springer front end provides a sense of nostalgia using a time honored tradition of function. Springer front ends in my opinion handle quit well. They tend to get neglected or misadjusted during services which causes poor handling and an overall rough ride. In this months tech tip I am going to provide a step by step on how to execute a rocker adjustment on a Harley FX springer front end. Please consult a trained professional prior to performing any of these steps. As always you cannot put a value on your safety Playa.

Step3: Rocker Removal and Inspection

First and foremost do not remove both rockers at the same time. If you do the front fork will spring forward and knock your teeth out. Remove the front rocker bolt. Insert image 0623 Remove rear jam nut.

Step 1: Preparation

Raise front end of motorcycle to remove wheel. After front end is raised place the transmission in gear to prevent the vehicle from rocking. Strap bike down if on a lift.

Next remove the adjuster cap nut and rear pivot bolt.

Step 2: Wheel Removal

Remove the caliper before you remove the wheel. Nobody like scratches so take a clean cloth, shop rag, or towel and wrap around the caliper and let the caliper rest out of the way. Remove the front axel, then wheel from the front end.

Find a nice clean area to lay out all your parts. The key inspection areas are the nylon spherical washers and the rocker and adjuster cap nut.

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Torque jam nut to 100 ftlbs. Remove front mounting bolt and install Torqometer on jam nut. Slowly pushing and pulling the Torqometer, the reading should between 25 to 35 inch lbs.

Then inspect the metal spherical washers.

To make adjustments to gain the proper push/pull torque loosen or tighten the spherical cap nut. Each time an adjustment is made the jam nut must be torqued as the push/pull measurement cannot be measured properly with a loose jam nut. After the 25 to 35 inch lbs. are obtained, torque the front rocker mounting bolt to 45 ftlbs. With the use of Red Loctite. Reinstall front wheel torquing the axil to 65 ftlbs. and reinstall the caliper torquing the mounting bolts to 30 ftlbs. Insert image 0616 and 0608

Step 4: Install and Adjustment Time

Install the rear portion of the rocker with the outside metal spherical washer in place. Then position the rocker to the rear fork with the spherical metal washer in place. Then place the remaining spherical washer onto the pivot bolt. Insert through the rear fork and rocker.

Torque the pivot bolt to 45 ftlbs. Always use Red Loctite on all the pivot and mounting bolts. Insert adjustable spherical cap nut.

After the rocker is adjusted and torqued repeat this procedure on the opposite rocker. Be sure to pump up the brake and double check the torqued items. It’s also a good idea while it’s jacked up to make sure the wheel spins freely and the brake engages. This covers only the rocker adjustment for the springer. The neck bearings and springs also require regular service. We hope this clears up some of misconceptions about the way springers handle and function. Just like anything else they require attention and love. About the Author James is the co-owner of Love Lust Cycles located in Beltsville MD and is a factory-trained, Master Technician with over 20 year’s experience. James decided long ago after being at the mercy of vendors and companies to “Master” all aspects of the motorcycle and maintain top quality work in house doing it himself. James wants to remind all of you to, “Keep the rubber on the ground and the wind in your face Playa”

It is important to make the adjustments with proper tools. The only real way to make this adjustment properly is to use a Torqometer.

Rotate the rocker forward and install front mounting bolt. Snug spherical cap nut.

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upcoming events

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DELAWARE Motorcycle Swap Meet and Bike Show Sunday, June 14, 2015 10 am – 3 pm Free Admission – All Bikes Welcome Location – 132 Atlantic Ave. RT26 Millville, Delaware Contact: Rob 302-593-7342 or Steve 302-632-7475 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally 2015 (in Maryland) Thursday, June 18, 2015 - Sunday, June 21, 2015 The 2015 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally is being held in Deep Creek Lake, MD There will be Music, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices in Lodging, Restaurants and more! For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities, Registration details, Directions, Lodging Information, Common FAQ’s and more, please visit the website below. www.demdstatehogrally.com

MARYLAND Battley Dinner Ride Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Battley Harley-Davidson Join us as we ride under the full moon (or close to it) on the back roads of Montgomery (and neighboring) counties. the group takes an enjoyable ride and then stops for a bite to eat. We typically stop somewhere that you can spend about $10 for a meal. Afterwards, we head back to Gaithersburg. This ride is a dealer sponsored event and is open to all makes and models of bike, and all skill levels of riders. Sometimes a Road Captain from the local HOG chapter will lead the ride in place of a Battley employee. Gather at Battley Cycles at 6:30pm. Kickstands up at 7:00pm. www.battley.com The Carnival of HOGs. June 6 The Montgomery County Chapter of the Harley Owners Group is running their 8th annual Carnival of HOGs. It is a lot like a poker run, but you play carnival games at the stops for points. Top points win prizes. The $10 registration

goes to the charity Linkages to Learning. Registration opens at 10am at Battley Harley-Davidson and closes at 12noon. Coon club bike fest Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Bike show/ Music fest 3 live bands music starts at 1pm. Bike show signup at 2pm judging at 5pm. Food and beer available. $10 admission. Venders, bike games. Please see web site for more details. www.coonclub.org Cancer Sucks…Let’s Ride! June 13 A benefit poker run to help Chris fight Leukemia. Registration opens at Falls grove Village Center (14955 Shady Grove Rd in Gaithersburg, MD) at 9am, closes at 11am. Gentlemen’s Gold Club 2nd Annual Cycle Show and Swap Meet Saturday, June 13, 2015 12:00 PM Come to the Gentlemen’s Gold Club cycle show and swap meet on June 13 2015. Bikini bike wash Food and refreshments Best bike contest Wet T shirt contest Come meet The Gold Club Girls, bike photos available. Beer and drinks available from 12 pm till 7 pm $10.00 entry fee includes t shirt and VIP package. Vendors spots $10.00 A percentage goes to charity. Tell your friends as well Rain date June 20 2015 To pre-register call 410-303-0441 or email @ jscotthollander@gmail.com Benefits to go to the Baltimore Bully Crew Baltimore based nonprofit Pit Bull education and rescue Join the hundreds of supporters June 13 ggcbaltimore.com BOOB’s 2nd Annual Ride to Benefit Baltimore County Special Olympics Sunday, June 14th, 2015 Vipers V.I.P. Athletics 12226 Pulaski Highway Joppa, MD. 21085 Registration: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM All riders back by 3:00 PM Members from Chesapeake Region Antique Car Club, Baltimore County Special Olympic Athletes will be there to help us raise money for our “Special Olympians” $10.00 Per Rider / $10.00 Per Passenger Cars are welcome to join the ride. For More Info – Fred Bromwell – 443392-1686 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally 2015 (in Maryland) Thursday, June 18, 2015 - Sunday, June 21, 2015 The 2015 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally is being held in Deep Creek

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Lake, MD There will be Music, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices in Lodging, Restaurants and more! For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities, Registration details, Directions, Lodging Information, Common FAQ’s and more, please visit the website below. www.demdstatehogrally.com 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 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/

WEST VIRGINIA 1st Annual Hero’s Memorial Poker Run Saturday, June 6, 2015 American Legion Post 13 – 270 E Main Street, Clarksburg, WV Ride will begin at American Legion Post 13 in Clarksburg. Registration 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Last bike out at 12:00 pm, last bike in 5:00 pm. All stops are American Legion posts. Prizes for high and low hands. Music by Eddie Davisson Band. Breakfast and Hog roast after run provided. Riders $20, passengers $15. Non-riders welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Michael “Mikey” Garrett Scholarship Fund that provides scholarships for EMT and Paramedic students. Also looking for vendors to set up as well. www.facebook.com/ events/779973435423200/

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SCRC West Virginia State Rally Friday, June 12, 2015-Sunday, June 14, 2015 Check the event website (below) for additional details and updates. The Southern Cruisers Riding Club is a Free, Family Oriented Motorcycle Riding Club that uses the Web to communicate and focuses on the Enjoyment and Fellowship of Riding Motorcycles while doing so safely. The Southern Cruisers is not an Internet club for Motorcycle Enthusiasts. www.wvscrc.com C.E.’s Helping Hands Fun Fest Bike Rally June 19th, 20th and 21st C.E.’s Helping Hands will be holding their annual Fun Fest Bike Rally on June 19th, 20th and 21st at Thorn Spring Park south of Franklin, WV on US Route 220 south. Gates open Friday at 9:00 am and close Sunday at 12:00 pm. There will be fellowship rides, motorcycle poker run and ATV poker run. The fellowship ride will be Friday and the poker runs will be Saturday. There are cabins for rent, RV hookups and tent camping space. Food, beverages and draft beer will be available. We will have a DJ Friday night, we will have a White Elephant Auction Saturday evening and the band “Push to Start” will play Saturday night. Call 304-668-9563 or email: email@ cehelpinghands.com for more information. 14th Annual Hogs for Dogs Dice Run Saturday, June 20, 2015 10:00 AM Join us for the 14th Annual Hogs for Dogs Dice Run to Benefit the Harrison County Humane Society 3rd Annual Skylar Neese Memorial Poker Run June 20, 2015 10 am11:15am Smokin’ Jill’s on Rt 7 (what used to be the old Long Necks Saloon) $20 a driver and $10 a passenger. Kickstands up at 1130 am, stops will be at Smokin’ Jack’s, Terra Alta VFW, The Riverview Lounge, Kingwood Eagles, and back to Smokin’ Jill’s for food, 50/50 drawings, and raffles for prize baskets. All bikers and cagers are welcome! This is a family event to honor Skylar and the good work her Memorial fund does. Soft colors are preferred and encouraged!! All proceeds go directly to the Skylar Neese Memorial Fund, Proudly sponsored by Mountain Renegades MC. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

Rock and Roll for Wishes Poker Run and Concert Saturday, June 20, 2015 10:00 AM Home Depot – Extra Parking Lot 230 Oak Lee Dr. Ranson WV Please join the Blue Knights WV-5, Make-aWish Foundation, and many wonderful local businesses, for a motorcycle Poker Run and Concert to “rock out” and “roll down the road” as we pay it forward on June 20th, 2015. All entry fees and proceeds will benefit local Make-a-Wish children and will be used to help fulfill the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. We can assure you it will be an amazing, memorable, and fun day. The final destination (Home Depot extra parking lot in Ranson, WV) will feature delicious food, live music, terrific prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, kid’s activities, etc. Admission to the poker run is $35.00 per rider ($10 per passenger), or $30 if you register in advance. Admission to the concert is $10.00 per person (admission to the concert is included if you are a rider and free for kids under 12). Kid’s activities (with prize included) are $5.00. payitforwardpokerrun@gmail.com 1st annual poker run ride for a cure Alzhiemers Awareness Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM 5 stop poker run ride for a cure. Registration at 11am last bike out by noon. 25.00 per bike 5.00 for extra hand. 50/50 drawing with door prizes. Cookout at finish. 1st place 100.00 2nd place 75.00 and 3rd place 50.00 come and ride for a cure all proceeds will go to American Alzhiemers association. Sponsored by- JC distributing, Dingess lumber, Demottos honda, American legion post 22, Roy’s RV, Canaan valley vol fire dept, Wheelers.Registration and starting point, Leading Creek Fire Dept located at end of corridor h on rt 219 north kerns wv. 304-644-2233 Ride For A Reason WV Chapter VI Red Knights Poker Run Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM WV Chapter VI Red Knights 7th annual Ride For A Reason Poker Run benefiting Victims of Fire. Ride through WV and Ohio with the Red knights International Firefighter Motorcycle Club. Sunday June 28th, 2015. Starting at Valley Harley Davidson in wheeling WV and ending at the Wheeling Soup Kitchen with a cookout. Bikes out at noon, registration starts @ 10am. t.reinard@comcast.net West Virginia State HOG Rally 2015 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Sunday, July 12, 2015 The 2015 West Virginia State HOG Rally will be held in Huntington, WV There will be Entertainment, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices in Lodging, Restaurants and more! For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities, Registration details, Directions, JUNE 2015

SAVE THE DATE Capitol City Biker Bash June 11th – 13th

Mountainfest July 22nd – 26th

Apple Mountain Motorcycle Rally Aug. 5th – 9th

OC Jams / Delmarva Bike Week Sept. 17th – 20th

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4th Annual Capitol City Biker Bash in 2015 is an event for ALL bike riders. Music, Food, Vendors, Poker Run, Bike Show, Rides, Motorcycle Giveaway and much more! The city of Charleston closes a four lane highway for Motorcycle Enthusiast to come to Charleston to enjoy our West Virginia roads, music, food and to see old / new friends. www.capitolcitybikerbash.com

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Lodging Information, Common FAQ’s and more, please visit the website below. www.wvstatehogrally.com/ MountainFest Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Sunday, July 26, 2015 Mountainfest is a motorcycle rally that takes place in in the beautiful mountains of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. The event consists of vendors, bands, runs, shows, camping, etc. Locations include: Mylan Park, Triple S HarleyDavidson, Downtown Morgantown, and surrounding areas. All are welcome to this family friendly event. Wild and Wonderful MountainFest is presented by MountainFest, LLC, in cooperation with the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, and our many generous sponsors. MountainFest, LLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit limited

liability corporation. MountainFest, LLC is comprised of area residents from all walks of life who value their community and want to share the magic of West Virginia with bikers everywhere. Proceeds from MountainFest go to non-profit Mylan Park, and the many worthwhile public and private projects underway there. Our long-term goal is to make Wild and Wonderful MountainFest one of the nation’s premier motorcycling events. MountainFest on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/MountainFest http://www.wvmountainfest.com/ Further Information can also be found by emailing info@wvmountainfest.com; contacting Mylan Park via Telephone at (304)-983-2383; and/or also by contacting Triple S Harley-Davidson via Telephone at (304)-284-8244

14th Annual Ride For Life Dice Run August 15th, 2015 10 am-12pm Texas Roadhouse 290 Emily Drive Clarksburg, WV. 26301 Sign up includes Breakfast and Dinner Door Prizes/Raffles Galore, 50/50 Drawing, High and Low Roll , Cash Prizes and Bike Games, Live Music, Shirts Available $15.00 Call to pre-order to ensure size and color, All Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Always a great event! Great scenic riding and quality stops along the way. For More info Call: Chrissy Musta - 304-677-1472 Clint Monroe – 304-672-0311 www.wvbikersforacure.com Further Information can also be found by emailing info@wvmountainfest.com; contacting Mylan Park via Telephone at (304)-983-2383; and/or also by contacting Triple S Harley-Davidson via Telephone at (304)-284-8244

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DEALERS & SHOPS A to Z Cycles 1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.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 Brandywine Auto Parts/Brandywine Automotive Centers 14000 Crain Hwy Brandywine, MD 20613 301-372-1000 www.brandywineparts.com Broken Wing Cycles 155 Prospect Dr #103 Huntington, MD 20639 866-518-9101 www.brokenwingcycles.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 Chesapeake Motor and Powersports 436 C Chinquiapin Round Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 443-714-8004 www.cmandps.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 Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com Final Touch Detailing 14921 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 456-4502 Jim’s Battery Warehouse Laurel Commerce Center 14721-K Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 301-604-7333 Love Lust Cycles 6747 Mid Cities Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 240-603-5630 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 S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499 Sunset Cycles 9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy Decatur Business Center Units 208-209 Ocean City, MD 21044 443-520-6005 TG Automotive 8176 Telegraph Road, Suite E Severn, MD 21144 443-795-4733 www.tgautomotivemd.com

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

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

Captain John’s Crab House 16215 Cobb Island Road Newburg, MD 20664 301-259-2315 www.cjcrab.com Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Popes Creek Rd. Newburg, MD 20644 301-259-4514 www.gilliganspier.com Hooper’s Crab House 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-1771 HoopersCrabHouse.com FinCityBrewing.com Hooters - Laurel 14707 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 362-5668 Laurel Station Bar & Grille 14933 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 604-3693 Mac’s Sunnybrook 9001 Livingston Rd, Fort

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Washington, MD 20744 (301) 248-9596 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 Pickles Pub 8th Street & Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 410-289-4891 Pit & Pub 2706 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD. 21842 www.pitandpub.com 410-289-2020 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 The Full Moon Saloon 12702 Old Bridge Road Unit 38 W. Ocean City, MD 21842 443-664-5317 Triple Nine’s 7540 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, Maryland 21075 410-799-1818 The Scuttlebutt 12320 Neale Sound Dr Cobb Island, MD 20625 (240) 233-3113 The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd.

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The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net Timeless Tavern 1745 Snow Hill Road Stockton, MD 21864 410-632-1555 Toots Bar 23975 Mervell Dean Rd. Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2955 Trader Lee’s 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy. #145 Ocean City, MD. 21842 410-213-2000

Legal Services

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

Apparel / Retail Certainty Stores 101 Randolph Ave. Elkins, WV 26241 304-630-1716 www.Certaintystores.com 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 MD Sheds 8196 Ritchie Hwy. Pasadena, MD 21122 410-903-8735 Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211 Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 www.renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433) Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com

Lodging

Insurance Agents

Alamo Motel 12614 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-1884

Callahan Insurance Agency Beverly Callahan 135 Christiana Road, Suite 3 New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-1322 Bagent2000@aol.com

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

Home Improvement Chris Davis Plumbing Brooklyn, Maryland 443-255-9223 D&B Pool Services 30135 Three Notch Rd. Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-934-1274 www.dandbpools.com

If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@ bigcityrhino.com for more information. If you’re Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@bigcityrhino.com with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.

The Busy Ness www.esty.com/shop/ thebusyness 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 Wicked Killa Ink 8740 Cherry Lane Suite 16 Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162 www.wickedkillaink.com

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