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Big City’s Two-Wheel Testament.......................5 Sippin’ Shine with Hillybilly & Amelia Moore......7 Joker’s Wild.......................................................9 Big City Road Hounds..................................... 11 Miles with Smiles.............................................13 ABATE of Maryland.........................................15 Rolling Bike Show: Baltimore H-D®................16 Special Olympics of MD Benefit Ride..............21 MX Antix..........................................................23 Biker Wedding.................................................25 KISS in the Kitchen.........................................27 Reader’s Riad..................................................28 Center Calendar..............................................30 Featured Bike..................................................32 Tabasco Report...............................................37 Bucket List Ride of A Lifetime..........................40 Events.............................................................44 Biker Friendly Directory...................................48 TNT..................................................................50 News Bytes.....................................................52 Skin Art............................................................35 Thunder Cam..................................................59

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elcome to July! This edition is packed with all of the sights and sounds and fun of the MD, DE, and DC area. We wish there were more hours in the day so that we could attend each event. It really looks and sounds like summer is in full swing around here. This month we have the Special Olympics ride that went on in Frederick County. Smiles has written an article in Miles with Smiles about the hand salute that we all do when we pass each other on the road. Hillbilly sits down and sips shine with up and coming local boxer Amelia Moore and her training to become a Golden Gloves Champion. We check in on our Rolling Bike Show at Baltimore Harley Davidson and the Red, White, and Blues event at Old Glory Harley Davidson. Our favorite spot is always pictures of our readers from around the area. We have some good pics from the bike nights at Sports Zone in Smyrna Delaware. As you can see we are hard at work trying to keep you updated on everything you need to know about while out riding. We take pride in making sure your ride and time out on your bike is smooth and fun. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter which lane youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in when you ride with the leader in all things that have to do with the biker community. Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC. Keep Changing Lanes, Big City

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The Lord Is Looking For You to Liberate You For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 God is looking for you. That’s right. If you’ll read the Bible, you’ll see that ever since the world began He’s been looking for people who by faith and obedience would allow Him to bless them right here on the earth. He’s been looking for people who would allow Him to demonstrate His power on their behalf— people whose supernaturally abundant lives would make them a walking advertisement of the mercy and power of God. For example, look at the children of Israel in the Old Testament. God wanted them to be this kind of people. He prepared a marvelous land for them to enjoy. It was a land flowing with milk and honey. So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and large land, to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanites and the Hittites and the Amorites and the Perizzites and the Hivites and the Jebusites. (Exodus 3:8). 8

It was a land of rest and abundance where no enemy could stand before them and no sickness or disease could stay on their bodies “So you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you. (Exodus 23:25).

In fact, as soon as they came out of slavery in Egypt, God wanted them to go to that land. It was a short journey. But they wouldn’t go! Instead, they spent 40 years wandering around in the wilderness, getting nowhere. All this happened thousands of years ago, but do you know what? God hasn’t changed at all since then. He still wants to lead His people into a place of blessing and prosperity. The problem is that in many ways His people haven’t changed that much either. The same thing that kept the children of Israel out of the Promised Land is keeping most believers out of their personal promised land today. The problem is unbelief. “But Preacher, that can’t apply to me. I believe in God.” Israel believed in God too. But when the scouts sent into the Promised Land came back and reported there were giants there, the children of Israel became scared. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

Then they told him, and said: “We went to the land where you sent us. It truly flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28 Nevertheless the people who dwell in the land are strong; the cities are fortified and very large; moreover we saw the descendants of Anak there…. 30 Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.”…. 31 But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.” 32 And they gave the children of Israel a bad report of the land which they had spied out, saying, “The land through which we have gone as spies is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people whom we saw in it are men of great stature. 33 There we saw the giants[d] (the descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.” (Numbers 13) If they had believed God, it wouldn’t have mattered how big those giants were, they could have marched right in there expecting God to make those giants scatter in every direction. But they didn’t believe God! So often we try to be smart and figure things out instead of just trusting God and doing what He says. And as a result, we end up in disobedience—which always leads to unbelief. But God doesn’t ask us to be smart. All He asks us to do is to listen to His Word and obey His voice. Why? Because He knows that if we don’t, we’ll end up living out our lives on this earth in a wilderness of defeat like that generation of Israelites did. God is looking for you. Don’t let the giants in your life scare you into hiding. Don’t let them defeat you. Stand up and let God see you. Let Him know you’ll be faithful and obedient. Let Him know you’ll trust Him and His Word no matter what the circumstances say or look like. Then worship Him knowing you’ll see Him demonstrate His power and faithfulness on your behalf 27

As the Children of Israel were liberated from the bondage in Egypt let us celebrate our Liberation this 4th of July from the bondages of this life!

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly & Amelia Moore

love the people I get to meet by writing this column each month. I’ve met all kinds of people from all walks of life. I really wasn’t expecting the next person to come in for an interview. I met Amelia Moore at Old Glory HD at their Red, White, and Blues event. All I knew about her was that she was a young female boxer. I think after you read about her you too will be impressed and excited for her future career. The best part about this interview is I didn’t have to share shine with her she is in training. So me and ol’ Blue got to have it. Speaking of Blue I haven’t seen him since Saturday after we drank the shine. Last time I saw him he was running sideways over the mountains toward WV. Damn I’m gonna miss that dog. HB- What is it that you do and what titles do you hold? AM- I am a 24 year old female amateur boxer working my way to the US Golden Gloves Championship in Ft. Lauderdale Fla. My record is 10-1 and I am the Maryland Golden Gloves Champion South Atlantic Region title for 2014. HB- What weight class are you? AM- 132lbs. HB- When are the Golden Gloves? AM- July 7-12 HB- How long have you been boxing? AM- I have been doing martial arts since I was 7. I started boxing with my current coach 4 years ago. HB- What other kinds of sports or martial arts did you do to help prepare you to be a boxer? AM- I did wrestling in college. I studied karate since I was 7 and did kick boxing as a teenager from 15-17. Basically I tried to be well rounded in the martial arts area. I started jujitsu a couple of years ago. I just really try to stay in that combat sport arena.

much time to ride. I miss it and hope to ride again soon. I would love to have a bike right now. HB- There has got to be so much training involved in this. How much training do you do? AM- I train 7 days a week. I wake up and run everyday usually about 31/2 miles to get my cardio in. Then I go to work and after work I go straight to the gym for boxing practice for about 2 hours or so. More cardio after I get out of practice. This happens Monday-Friday. Then on Saturday from 10-2 back to practice and on Sunday more cardio and maybe a boxing practice thrown in there as well. HB- Do people sponsor you? After all you are an amateur. AM- Right now it’s a lot of out of pocket. I’m trying to get out into the community and gather support for my efforts. I have a lot of companies and some businesses that help me out. But it’s tough. I have to hold down a job on top of training. It’s hard because I can’t do local shows anymore because I need to generate more money. It takes money to go to Florida or Missouri or California for a fight or tournament. If you would like to help me you can go to my website at www.ameliamooreboxing.com. I really appreciate any help I receive. HB- Now if you do well at the Golden Gloves Nationals where will you go from there? AM- I’m putting myself into the national scene. My goal is to make the USA national team. If USA Boxing picks me up I believe there is a stipend. I wouldn’t have to work anymore. I would probably pick up a side job but that would be nice to concentrate on my training program. I will be able to train full time and compete all over the world. AM- Yes it is definitely is in my future thoughts and plans. It’s a huge goal of mine.

AM- Absolutely. I believe it really helped me out.

HB- Where are you from originally?

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AM- I think I’m an inspiration to women and men. People recognize hard work. That is something I strive for. I don’t ever want to hear that she’s pretty good for a girl. She is a fighter and at the end of the day it doesn’t matter whether I’m a man or a woman. I’m a fighter. I have a special place in my heart for Amelia. She is an awesome young lady. I hope the community does get behind her and help her out. Please visit her website www.ameliamooreboxing.com to learn how you can help her put Maryland boxing back on the map. Thunder Roads MD, DE, D.C. is going to help and you can help as well. GO Amelia!!! We will keep you updated on how she is doing and where you can see her the next time she fights close to home. Remember when your drinking shine Lose the lid, share with your friends, and if Hillbilly is there please drink in a circle. Always have just one more for the Big Dog! Until next time God Bless! I’m going to look for Blue. Darn dog never could hold his shine.

HB- Olympics yes or no?

HB- I’m sure all of that helped with your boxing.

HB- I forgot to ask you. Do you ride a bike?

on the men’s side of prize fighting. Do you see that changing and do you think of yourself as an inspiration to other women?

AM- I was born in Connecticut. I grew up in Maine. I ended up in Maryland headed to the US Naval Academy. I left the academy and chose to stay in the area to box and I’m still here. HB-Let’s talk about the fact that you’re a female in what has traditionally has been a male sport. The big money seems to be JULY 2014

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Bodie- Hello Ladies and Gents! Name’s Bodie and I am a friendly strong two year old guy looking for a place to call my own. I enjoy belly rubs, playing with toys and going for hikes! Sound like the match for you? Stop on by BHS and ask to meet with me! I will be waiting for you!!

Emma - Well hello there, I’m Emma and I think I am one terrific bulldog! I am friendly and believe I would make a loving and loyal companion for someone looking to add a four legged friend into their home. I enjoy being with people and going for long walks. Since I’ve been here at BHS I haven’t really played with many types of toys, even though they give me a lot of them. I do like kongs, though, and sleeping on soft blankets. In my previous home I lived with kids and although I lived with cats, it did not go well, so no kitties for me in my new home. please stop by soon so we can meet and go outside.

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The biker wave

hen I first started riding, one of the coolest things I enjoyed was the “biker wave”. It made me feel a sense of pride being acknowledged by other bikers. It’s a symbol that shows an understanding of how it feels to ride, unrestricted from the confines of an automobile. We knew what it meant to be one with the road. I decided to dig deeper and research how this originated and, if in fact, it meant the same to other bikers as it did to me.

According to my research, it originated one day in 1904 when Arthur Davidson passed William Harley, and since they knew each other, they waved. Well, another biker saw the two “Kings of Motorcycles” doing this and thought it was a biker necessity, thus the tradition was born. When motorcycles weren’t as popular as they are today, a wave showed their separation from other people on the road. These riders took the chance of bad weather and road conditions just to experience the scents, sounds, and feeling the wind in your face. Similar to how school bus drivers always wave to each other, it’s an understanding that they have chosen to drive this overly bulky vehicle to ensure that our children make it safely to school and back.

used. I personally have always used the low peace sign which I learned stands for “peace on the road”. Then there is the low fisted wave which indicates a sense of “power on the road”. Often times you will find a biker is unable to wave, such as at a stop light, so you might receive a simple head nod which translates into “yes, we know”. Every once in a while you might encounter the open hand, raised high and waving vigorously. Similar to how we felt when we first rode without our training wheels as kids. I will jokingly refer to this as the “geek” wave. Give them time and appreciate that we all went through our first rides.

The most important thing I learned about the wave is that it indicates we are one, we are like family. Although we have never met, the understanding was there that if you needed anything, we would be there to help.

An example of this was when I was returning home from the “Burn Ride”, and driving across the Bay Bridge, I had a flat tire. I was forced to pull over, and I panicked about what my next steps would be. Car after car passed me by. Finally, a group of bikers saw that a comrade needed assistance and pulled over to help. I was fortunate that one of them had As history has shown, the early negative connotations that some “Fix-A-Flat” so that I was able to continue on to the were associated with motorcycle riders, or “bikers”, only Annapolis Harley where I could replace my tire. helped to solidify this sense of community in an “us against I continued on my journey home with a feeling of brotherhood them” sort of way, or more accurately “them against us”. and knew that I had the best assurance that any problems The more I read into this, the more I learned about, not only that may cross my path would be resolved with a little help the reason for the wave, but the many different waves bikers from my friends.

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I would like to thank all those who attended our 31st annual state party at Allegany Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD. Thanks to you we had a wonderful turnout. A big thanks goes out to all the ABATE officers and members who worked so hard to put on a great party. Also, thanks to the bands, Snakebite, R&R Train and Impact. A huge thanks also goes out to Thunder Walrus and Billy at Strip Club Choppers. Together we made this one of the best state parties we have had in years. It just continues to get better. If you missed this year’s party, please get ready for next year. Congratulations to Carol Pilkerton who won the new 2014 Street Glide. What a prize. Our newest chapter, Mountain Chapter, did a wonderful job working hard at the party along with setting up and taking down. We couldn’t have done it without you. Mountain chapter took us for a beautiful scenic ride Saturday morning. It couldn’t have been better. I can’t wait for next year’s party. It will be better yet. We have had a couple issues in the state with motorcycle only checkpoints. Just know that ABATE is working hard on preparing for the 2015 Legislative session. Part of that preparation will be on motorcycle only checkpoint and profiling legislation. We need to all unite to lobby strong in Annapolis to stop profiling in this state. If you are stopped at a motorcycle only checkpoint, ABATE needs to know. There is a traffic stop form on our website which you can fill out and send to us. We will gather all the information from these in preparing for our legislation. It is imperative

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that we all complete these forms so that ABATE can see where the issues are and work with law enforcement and legislators to stop profiling. If you ever have any questions or issues you can always call the state office and I will address them. ABATE is proud to be on board with the Maryland Coalition of Clubs (COC). We are all working hard at making sure Maryland is the safest state to ride in. It is good to see all clubs come together to resolve issues and plan for ways to unite us all. I am so proud to be a part of that. ABATE also sits on the Maryland Coalition of Motorcyclists. This is a good venue to voice issues in the motorcycling community along with ways to resolve them. We are presently working on ways to address impaired riding and we just updated the motorcycle section of the driver’s handbook. So as you see, ABATE is very busy. We work all year long for motorcyclists. We are ever vigilant. We watch closely for anything that could adversely affect motorcyclists and we come up with ways to correct those issues. In order for us to do all these things, we need members. You do not have to do a thing except join if that is what you choose. Your money helps us work for you. Please support us by joining and becoming a proud member of ABATE. Thanks to all of you for everything you do for motorcyclists. Keep up the good work. See you on the road. Michelle Holcomb Executive Director ABATE of Maryland, Inc. For more information – www.abateofmd.org

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ur third Rolling Bike Show put us at Baltimore Harley Davidson on June 7. The weather really cooperated with us and it turned out to be a spectacular day. The hospitality shown to us and all their customers is a reason that Baltimore Harley Davidson continues to lead the way in how to treat the biker community. Tina and her staff went out of their way to make sure every detail of the day went off without a hitch. We had twenty bikes entered in the Thunder Roads MD-DE-DC Rolling Bike Show. With several cover worthy bikes in the group. We want to congratulate Jim Kirby on his Best in Show win, with his 02 Dyna Super Glide. He took home the coveted custom painted gas tank; which was painted by Whirled of Color paint shop located in Glen Burnie, MD. The Pin-up contest was a lot of fun as well and really helped to make this event unique. We want to thank all the contestants for their participation. Also a special shout out to the staff at Wicked Killa Ink from Laurel, MD for holding our Tattoo Contest and handing out over $300.00 in gift cards to the winners, along with plaques for each category. Look for them at the next show giving prizes and more for Best Black & Grey , Best Color, and Worst Tattoo. Finally, our friends at Rider Insurance were also on hand to help save some money on your Motorcycle Insurance. We want to thank them for sponsoring this year’s Rolling Bike Shows. If you missed out on last month’s show; don’t worry come on out to our next Rolling Bike Show that will be held at Cancun Cantina on Sunday, July 13. Winners By Class Custom: Jim Kirby Metric: Dave Robinson Bagger: Robert DeBonis Stock: Joe Arbin

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Special Olympics of Maryland, Frederick County Benefit Ride June 14, 2014

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iders, passengers and supporters gathered for the 2nd Annual SOMD ride. The ride was a scenic route through the rolling hills of Frederick County. This ride is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Maryland Frederick County teams to keep the program running. The fundraiser assists with costs of purchasing equipment and uniforms as well as rentals of fields, pools, gymnasiums as well as trips to Regional, State and National competitions. This year’s ride was held at The Owl’s Club, 316 South Jefferson Street in Frederick, MD. The ride started at The Owl’s Club with stops at Brookside Inn and Brunswick American Legion and ending back at the starting point. The ride was a nice, stress free, scenic event allowing for wind therapy and to break any PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome). At each stop, they had door prizes and 50/50 tickets available for a drawing at the end of the ride. Once, back at The Owl’s Club, a light dinner was made possible through the club. Music was provided by DJ Ewok. Frederick Area teams compete in sixteen different sports from golf and kayaking to basketball, softball and football.

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Several thousand compete each year at the State Level at Towson University to earn a chance to compete and represent themselves, teams, coaches and home towns. This year’s SOMD Frederick teams are represented at Nationals in New Jersey competing in golf, cycling, bowling, and softball as well as two coaches was picked for the aquatics and golf. Upon meeting with Ruth Vickers, Area Director, and Rick Fuss, coordinator for the ride and coach of several teams, I learned that this is a labor of love. The most important part and member of the Special Olympics are the athletes themselves. The Special Olympics was started in the late 1950s and early 1960s by Eunice Kennedy Shriver after noticing that individuals with intellectual disabilities did not have events and in some areas not even a place to play. The first Special Olympics were held in her backyard in Potomac, MD. For more information on the Special Olympics and how to become a sponsor, athlete or coach go to www.somd.org/ frederick-county.

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At a time when two motocross communities in different parts of the world are reeling at the death of two 14 year olds being killed in motocross accidents - we have so many people questioning us as to “Why?? Why we allow our children to participate in such a dangerous sport” Trent Haywood and Austin Mincey were doing something they were so passionate about - motocross. It had been in their blood for years, it was what they thought about daily, it was what they dreamt about nightly and it was something that drove them to be the best they could be on the track. Why would you try and take that passion away from them and all those kids that ride MX?? Trent Haywood was from Tauranga, New Zealand and was killed competing at the Michael Godfrey Memorial, Austin Mincey was racing in Indianapolis, USA in a qualifying race, when he crashed. Although it was the same date that Trent died June 1st , NZ is a day ahead so it was June 2nd for us. Austin passed away 3 days later from his injuries on June 3rd. As a parent, we get nervous when our child heads out onto the track some hate watching the starts, some hate watching the jumps and some are nervous just watching their child racing hard out to gain that extra position on the track. As parents, we THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

endeavor to supply them with the best protection money can buy, a consistently well maintained race bike and training and practice that helps to reduce the risk of injury to himself and those that he rides against. My son plays rugby for 60 minutes on a Saturday morning in NZ - rugby is a very physically demanding sport - motocross still has to be ‘THE’ most physically demanding sport in the world - rugby is a rugged tough sport with 15 players up against 15 others, charging at each other like trains storming down railway tracks, tackling each other so hard it is bone crunching. Unlike American Gridiron, the only protection I send my son on the field with is a mouth guard - more to protect his beautifully aligned teeth after 18 months of expensive braces, but definitely not to protect him from injury. Maybe I should be questioning myself about why I send him out there like that, and yet others still question me about how I can send my son out on a track to participate is such a dangerous sport like MX. On a day when New Zealand is reeling from the death of an innocent shop owner who was stabbed by a 13 year old boy in a daylight robbery you question us about why we allow our children to do MX?? On a day when America is also reeling from the death of a student in another school shooting in Portland, Oregon - you JULY 2014

question us about why we allow our children to do MX? I know where my child is and I know who my child is associating with - that is protection in itself. If I did not know those things - then “yes” I should be nervous - nervous about where my child is heading in the future, not why I allow him to participate in a sport like MX. Austin Mincey’s parents were praised for allowing their son to follow his dream to be a motocross racer. “You gave him his dream - his dream was to be a motocross racer and that’s who he is and what he is. Motocross separates us from our home into a bigger family, a motocross family. Mincey family, you see guys with jerseys on, that’s family. Austin was our family. We may come from different backgrounds and different parts of the world, but we’re a family and Austin was a part of that big, big family. That’s the best thing about the sport and you guys gave that to him.” There are so many things in this world right now that want to distract our children and pull them away from us and the one thing they love doing - and yet they still question us about why we allow our children to do MX?? WRITTEN BY A MOTOX MUM FROM MX ANTIX NEW ZEALAND 23

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The Poker Run

ell it’s that time of year again. I am getting bombarded with invitations to Memorial Runs, Charity Runs, Poker Runs, etc. I’ve done many Poker Runs in the past, but not so many anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I think they are a great way to raise money for a cause. We just stay so busy doing Club rides that it doesn’t leave much time for public events. People often ask us to attend, but I honestly don’t enjoy them as much anymore. When you mix alcohol with either novice riders, or riders who think they are more accomplished than they are, it puts everyone’s life in danger. Oh they always start out good enough. Many bikes meeting up, getting registered and packing up to get ready to roll. People who don’t know one another are often shy, or hang out with a few friends that are riding too. By about the third stop many have had a few and start to loosen up. By the fourth or fifth stop you start seeing who the dumb a$$ is in the bunch. People start getting braver and sloppier with their riding. People start thinking it’s ok to blast off from traffic lights, rev their motors when stopped, do burn outs and act like general idiots. Yeah, no thanks. On the off chance that I actually do a Poker Run or Memorial ride, about two times a year, the club typically will hold back and ride in our own pack. I’ve put many miles in with these guys to my right, and we know how each of us think and react before we do ourselves. I know the personality of every brother I’m riding with, and that keeps us safe from riding with idiots. Many poker runs ride ABATE style, or staggered on the lane. We of course lane share, side by side. I HATE having anyone I ride with hanging in my blind spot. Staggering is fine when riding with novice riders, so there’s less of a chance of them rolling into a curve and taking you out too. I tend to judge who I ride with in the same manner. If I don’t know you well enough to ride next to me, I probably won’t ride with you.

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Having said that, I again say I’m not against those type of runs. They have earned thousands of dollars for downed bikers, sick kids, and illness research. I’d rather see a Poker Run than a Bowl-athon.. but that’s just me. I’d ask that you keep your fellow participants in mind though. In the past I’ve attended several Poker Runs where people have gotten Life Flighted, Ambulance Transported, and even Killed. What a waste. The common denominator was alcohol in these specific cases I witnessed. That mixed with adrenaline, the roar of all the bikes, the pack.. it can all lead to piss poor decisions. You take a great event for a worthy cause, and ruin it. If we do attend on e of these events, we have no problem calling out an idiot and telling him to get his head on straight or get the hell away from us. It’s not always intentional. Just understand that many folks don’t know how to ride in a pack. Hell just last weekend I did a Club Brothers memorial Ride. There were some citizens invited. We let the family members (Including the Club Brother who puts on the event in memory of his son) ride just ahead of the club. I was behind one such citizen when something came off the club brother’s bike ahead of him. A dust cover or something, nothing worth dying for. The dude damn near locked up his brakes trying to stop to pick up it up. I had 25 bikes behind me. I cut left and cleared him, and my club brothers did the same, but not without coming about 2 inches from taking him out. Rest assured he got an earful at the next stop. There’s not a damn thing that falls off your bike (except maybe your Ole Lady) that’s worth slamming on your brakes in a pack. Let the sunglasses or cigarettes go man, they make more. So as many of you head out this year to ride with your friends, and support those in need, take care to be aware of your surroundings as well as those you are riding with. If you don’t, the next Poker Run Benefit may be for you! Thanks for Reading! Tabasco, Tabasco.TRO@Gmail.com – Courtesy D. Smith, Thunder Roads Ohio

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Pleazr & Jawz

Bucket List Ride of a Lifetime! by Rebel Ron

’ve been riding street bikes around Franklin since 1976 & I’ve been working at S & G Custom Cycles in Columbia for 12 years along with doing business with the 40 year old bike shop since 1981. I’ve seen & done many wild things in this time period along with meeting some fascinating people. Let me tell you about two of them. Riders in the Middle Tenn. area may recognize these two Chapel Hill residents who both ride with the orange colors of the Weasles motorcycle group, aka a “Drinking Club.” Here are “Pleazr” & “Jawz” Wiedel, two people who have lived the dream in 2013. That dream being a 19,000 mile motorcycle ride crisscrossing America from May 1st to Labor Day.

miles of this trip were on Interstates.) They toured some War Between The States battlefields on the way out of Tenn. & Miss., visited Pleazr’s Mom in Ft. Smith, Ark., attended a Weasel party in the Ozarks, & cruised by their son’s home in Kansas City. They would ride further on to see too many places to list here but they made it to the Grand Canyon, saw the World’s Largest Ball of Twine, climbed Pike’s Peak, partied at the Hollister Bike Rally, another Weasel party in Portland, crossed the Rocky Mountains a couple of times, went to Harley’s 110 anniversary, & more in 24 states before heading to Sturgis Bike rally. (I asked them what was the best place they visited & both answered Crater Lake, OR. Very beautiful there! )

Early last year Jawz lost his job because of downsizing & soon after his wife was laid off from her job. After careful consideration & several adult beverages they decided to make that two wheeling trip they had dreamed of that many of us have on our Bucket List. While enjoying the beaches of Panama City they made the decision to go for it. They had no certain itinerary, no deadlines, some vague plans, & family/friends all across America they had not seen in a while. They traveled with their comfortable & well accessorized Bunkhouse Camper with a faithful GPS along with the determination to travel America away from the Interstates. (Less than 3K 40

During this months’ long bike ride they camped out 3/4 of the time along with staying with friends & checking in motels too. They had no problems with either of the Harley’s & only needed maintenance & tires. Incredibly they JULY 2014

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were only rained on 3 times & snowed on once on this long journey. The most miles they rode in one day was 740. Some of the more exciting things they had to deal with in their path were mud slides, major fires, a plane crash, wild animals, & some rough back roads. But the thing to remember is that they lived the dream so many of us riders have longed to do. Cruise the back roads of America like the Sportster riding Bronson from that old TV series. More importantly the Wiedel’s learned what “Freedom” is truly about in our country. It is sacred. Finally, Jawz must be living right because when he finally came home a company from Jacksboro, Tenn. that makes travel trailers for bikes was looking for him about a job. He is now the new Product Development Manager at Bushtech Bunkhouse. Y’all ride safe & often!

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Delaware SODE Ride Tuesday, July 15, 2014 4:00 PM Ride on over from Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva to visit the SODE Camp campers and show them some cool bikes! Meet at 4pm, kickstand up at 5pm. No cost to participate in ride, no fees, no cotnribution all participation is for the Special Olympics Athelets enjoyment. SODE Ride Saturday, August 9, 2014 4:00 PM Ride on over from Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva to visit the SODE Camp campers and show them some cool bikes! Meet at 4pm, kickstand up at 5pm. No cost to participate in ride, no fees, no contribution all participation is for the Special Olympics Athletes enjoyment. Smyrna/Clayton Moose Rider Fall Poker Run Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:00 AM Hello, We are proud to present our Smyrna/ Clayton Moose Rider Fall Poker Run to support Kent Sussex County Counseling Service. Please come out and join us for a great ride. Our poker run will take you over 180 miles of central and southern Delaware’s finest country side. We always have an exciting live auction, food, and beverages when we return to the lodge. This ride will have two registration points 1. Smyrna/Clayton Moose in Smyrna De 2. East Sussex Moose in Frankford De Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details. @ smyrnaclaytonmooserider. On Facebook. Feel free to call or email for more info. Delmarva Bike Week Thursday, September 11, 2014 - Sunday, September 14, 2014 With multiple venues throughout, this event has something for everyone including contests, raffles, rides, bike show, music, poker run and much more! Winter Place Park Arthur W Perdue Stadium Seacrets in Ocean City Harley-Davidson of Seaford

Maryland Mike Van-Denheuvil Ride for Recovery Friday, July 18, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM $10 per person. All clubs & riders welcome. Mike was involved in motorcycle accident in Sept 2013 that resulted in spinal injury and paralysis. His ongoing treatment and therapy has been strain on his family. All donations will go directly to mikes’s family. There will be pulled pork, smoked chicken, potato salad/ coleslaw and draft beer. Starts at Flying J’s to Singerly Fire Dept. 44

The 3rd Annnual Melissa’s Ride Saturday July 19th, 2014 Registration is $15 per Bike 11:00 at Big Bats on the Eastern Shore, to Docs to Big Owl then ends at The Greene Turtle in Annapolis for a benefit party. Melissa Smith has battled and beaten cancer twice, but now suffers from a disease called Transverse Myelitis. This disease has left her handicap. With all of her medical bills stacking up, thanks Obamacare, any money I can help her raise is great. More details will be posted at facebook.com/rideformelissa

5th Annual Hooters and Scooters By Archangel Riders M.C. Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Noon-7PM BIKINI BIKE WASH (Cars Welcome too) Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project American Legion Laurel Post 60 2 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707 Come out, get wet, and support The Wounded Warrior Project! Food and drink provided by American Legion DJ - Dunk Tank - Motorcycle Rodeo For additional info, call: 301-252-2582

Biker-Que BBQ BASH, Bike Show & Tattoo Contest Saturday, July 26, 2014 9:00 AM This year’s special musical guest: “Great Train Robbery”. Come and watch the cooks prepare the best ribs & chicken. Got a great lookin bike? Enter our “Bike Show” 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies. Got great lookin tattoo’s? Show em’ off 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. Great food & vendors all day!!

Believe in Izaiah Charity Motorcycle Ride Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM It’s that time of year again when you start thinking about what kind of ride you want to do this summer, and Izaiah really needs your help this year. This ride will be about 110 miles long with one stop for fuel and a brief rest. This ride will start at Harley Davidson of Frederick . Sign up will start at 1030 am, and kick stands up at 12 noon. The ride will end at Crusaders sports bar where there will be food, soft drinks and belly dancers performing. A 50/50 raffle will be held, and also door prices. The cost of the ride will be $20.00 per rider, and 15 for a passenger. There will be a $10.00 dollar cover at the door if you are just coming to the bar only. The event at Crusaders will start at 2 pm and end when it ends. On-line registration is at http:believeinizaiah.com You can also find us on Facebook at believe in Izaiah charity motorcycle ride. Thank you Donna Meyer

1st Annual Battlefield Poker Run Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM This 70 mile Poker Run is open to any and all! Ride your motorcycle from Quartermaster Cigars in Frederick, MD on scenic back country roads to Antietam National Battlefield, with stops along the way to draw your next card. Upon returning to Quartermasters, food will be available and prizes will be given. Chesapeake Cycles of Annapolis will be on hand with Victory and Indian Motorcycles. Registration Starts 11am. 1pm Start time. $30 For Rider, $10 Passenger T-Shirt with every Paid Rider Pre-Registration. Extra Shirts available for $10 a piece Portion of the Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project Always Fighting for Kayla 1st Annual Car and Bike Show Saturday July 26th, 2014 9am – 3pm Registration Begins at 8am, “Regency Furniture Stadium” Southern Maryland Blue Crabs St. Linus Dr. Waldorf, MD Freedom Ride Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 4th Annual Police Escorted Motorcycle Ride Pre Registeration Only Sign up as early as April 1st 2014 Cut off is July 25th 2014 Ride is limited to 250 bikes! Ride starts at VFW in Federalsburg ends at Harrison Chesapeake House Tilghman Island Md. Ladies of the VFW will be selling breakfast sandwiches again this year from 730am to 9ooam kick stands up at 930 sharp Donation of 20.00 per rider can be sent payable to Operation Whitetatil Po Box 37 Bridgeville De 19933 OR visit our tent and sign up in person @ Federalsburg’s VFW Bike Show on June 14th 2014. Your donation gets you a waterfront lunch as you enjoy 2 live bands “Perception” and “Results May Vary” Plus a Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle. Added to this year. FREEDOM RIDE IS TAKING OVER HARRISON FOR THE WHOLE EVENING.

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Apple’s 11th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - Sunday, August 10, 2014 Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Colossal Entertainment You won’t Forget! Featuring The Outlaws & Great Train Robbery 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! 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 6st Annual Ride for Animals Sunday August 10th Benefitting Bella’s Bully Buddies and BARCS. Rain or Shine Registration Starts @ 10:00AM KSU @ 12:00PM Entertainment All Day Long, Vendors, Raffles, Contest & More “Colors Welcome” Starting and Ending @ House of Rock, White Marsh, MD Ticket Prices includes Event Souvenir: Rider $20.00 / Passenger $5.00 Purchase Tickets online at: Http://www.showclix.com/event/ RideforAnimals2014 For more info or to be a vendor Contact: Natalie Kasszak @ rideforanimals@ymail.com 443-447-5768 (Leave Message) JC @ djjcrox@yahoo.com 443-447-7044 (Leave Message) THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

1st Annual Rally for Hope Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Come join us for Union Hospital’s 1st Annual Rally for Hope,to benefit our Cancer Program. The ride will start at Chesapeake Harley Davidson in Darlington MD.Cost is $25 a rider,and $10 a passsenger day of event, pregistration cost is $20 a rider and $10 a passenger. Preregistration forms can be obtained at CHESAPEAKE HARLEY DAVIDSON. 1030am for registration and kick stands up at 12 noon and will continue with a scenic ride through beautiful Cecil County.The ride will be escorted and will end in Fair Hill at the Ed Walls Hall. Each rider will receive a tshirt and a event pin. It will end with an after party that will have fun and entertainment all while you support the Union Hospital Cancer Program. If you don’t have a bike you may still come and join,this day will be a day filled with food/raffles and fun. We are excepting donations for raffles and door prizes and although our needs for food and drink are covered, we have additional vendor space available. For more info or if you would like to volunteer please contact Kristin Lewis- krlewis@uhcc.com, Christy Miller- cmiller@ uhcc.com, Holly Emmons- hemmons@uhcc.com. Southern Maryland Bike Fest Saturday, Aug. 16th ST Mary’s County Fairgrounds Gates open @ 12pm Close @ 10pm Tickets $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the gate. Live Music, Bike Show, Rodeo Games and More www.somdbikefest.com

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Charm City Mods vs Rockers Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:00 PM Join us for the 5th Annual Charm City Mods vs Rockers. The rally recreates the nostalgia of the Mods and Rockers subculture of Britain in the 50s and 60s. The event brings out the areas most diverse group of vintage and retro motorcycles and scooters. This years event will feature: Live Music. 1950s Dress Pinup Contest by Atomic Cheesecake Studios Motorcycle/Scooter Show with Trophies Custom Motorcycle and Scooter Builder Displays Maryland MVA Motorcycle Simulator Vendors, East Baltimore Fun Run, Food and Beer More information at: www.charmcitymodsvsrockers.com Mid-Shore ABATE Annual Labor Day Weekend Bash Friday, August 29, 2014 - Sunday, August 31, 2014 Live Music....bike show....motorcycle field events... bottomless beer mug..... camping ( RV’s & tents) PARTY ALL WEEKEND!!!!

West Virginia 2014 West Virginia Summer Ride Saturday, July 12, 2014 Sunday, July 13, 2014 Saturday and Sunday...July 12th and 13th. please when making plans...try to arrive on Friday. that way you’re not riding in at the last minute, and after riding all the way here having to leave as soon as you arrive to go on the days planned ride. I haven’t done the ride routes as of yet, but starting the phone calls and emails. looking to be the biggest summer ride yet if things go right. so I suggest everyone start booking rooms. only 3 local motels... and I will talk to a few friends that rent out rooms and bunks to ATV riders and see if I can’t get extra space too. Pocahontas motel (rooms will go here very fast, so if you want to stay with most of the other cafe members...this is where to book a room) 3731 Stewart street Welch, WV (304) 436-2250 (let them know you’re with the motorcycle ride to get a discount on the room) Count gilu motel 201 vocational school rd, Welch, WV (304) 436-3041 big four motel, 25925 coal heritage rd RTE 52 north, Welch, WV (304) 585-7313 also already have several door prize donations from a few great companies... www.roadid.com www.roadrunner.travel www.sharkmotorcycleaudio.com www.ridermagazine.com www.jakewilson.com www.clocks4bikes.com www.speedgaugecustoms.com information will be updated as i get things done or plans made. thanks for your time and looking forward to maybe seeing some of you this year. thanks, jimmy (knightrook) i have also created a website for everyone to keep up with the ride info as well as a Facebook page... www.wvride.com www.facebook.com/wvride Ronald McDonald House Charities Poker Run Saturday, July 12, 2014 $1000 First Prize! Food, Music, Raffles and More All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, Morgantown, WV. Ride starts at Triple S HD. www.rmhcmgtn.org/

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2014 WV HOG Rally July16th – 19th Canaan Valley Resort The HOG rally has come back to Canaan Valley. Some of the best riding in the country is in West Virginia. Come and enjoy some great riding, great fun and fellowship. Checkout our web site and get registered. With you, we will make this the best rally ever. www.wvstatehogrally.com Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - Sunday, July 27, 2014 Motorcycle Stunt Shows, Poker Run, Games, Contests, Live Bands, Vendors, Food, and lots more... “MountainFest is the most exciting motorcycle event on the East Coast!” 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. Plenty of Lodging nearby & Camping is available! See the event website (below) for complete information and schedules. wvmountainfest.com Farmington West Virginia Poker Run Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Ladies and Gentleman Boys and Girls Damas and Caballeros Niños and Niñas back by popular demand the return of the Farmington Poker Run Saturday August 2nd 2014 mark your calendar now. More information will follow in due time.Proceeds benefit 50/50 MDA and the Farmington WV Volunteer Fire Department.A ride through the country in North Central West Virginia. One day event. Following the run a meal and games will be going on. 13th Annual Ride For Life, Bikers For A Cure Dice Run Saturday, August 9, 2014 10:00 AM Come and join us for our 13th Annual Ride For Life Dice Run Sign-ups will be 10:00am to 12:00pm at Texas Road House. Free Breakfast with sign up. We plan to have yet another awesome ride this year. The best scenic roads, quality stops along the way, with dinner, door prizes galore, 50/50 drawing, live music, bike games and more. Its always a great time. Visit our website for updates. www.wvbikersforacure.com Sgt. Michael Todd May Memorial Car and Bike Show Sunday, August 10, 2014 Car and Bike Show - Live music, food vendors and your favorite cars and bikes on display. Classes for New Era and Classic Cars, as well as motorcycles Biker United for Make-A-Wish 11th Annual Benefit Bike Show Sunday, August 17th Six Pence Pub & Eatery 1956 7th Street, Parkersburg, WV Registration 1pm - 3pm $10 Per Entry Bike Classes: Big Twin- Touring- Metric CruiserSportster- Classic- Sports Bike- Custom- Trike Judging by Public *** Awards given in all classes *** 50/50 Drawings, Auctions, Food Specials. For more information Contact: Mike 304-481-0523, Roger 304-615-6003, Les 304488-1515, Mike 304-481-9975 45

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America’s 9/11 Ride, the 13th Anniversary Friday August 15th This is the 14th annual fully police escorted commemorative motorcycle ride to all three of the September 11th crash sites. It is in remembrance of those who served, protected, lost their lives and to the volunteers of that tragic day. Our ride takes place in August, respecting each site and the survivors, allowing them to mourn during September. The ride officially starts on Friday August 15th at 7:00am from Highland Harley-Davidson in Somerset, Pa. and rides through the Flight 93 Memorial (but does not stop). Continuing on to Cumberland, Md. (fuel stop for small tank bikes) and regroup at Rocky Gap State Park (bathroom break). Then we travel to the Outlet Malls in Hagerstown, Md. for lunch and fuel. Then the group rides to the Double Tree (host) hotel in Arlington, Va. Saturday morning we gather at the Pentagon for a 7:00am departure on our way to NY stopping at the Maryland House (fuel), then at Barb’s Harley-Davidson (lunch & fuel) and Applebee’s in Linden, NJ (for closing ceremonies) before completing our journey to New York City. Once we arrive at the hotel in NY the ride is officially over. On Sunday morning (for those that want to join us) we ride down (police escorted) to the World Trade Center Memorial. The ride stops about every 70 miles for food and/or fuel. Pre-registration is required!! Get people to sponsor you, raise $250.00 and we will waive your registration fee, raise more & get extra goodies. Solo riders pay a $150.00 registration fee; passenger pays an additional $40.00. This covers lunch and tolls for Friday and Saturday, (keep in mind we go through New Jersey) The links for our host hotels will be posted on our website. www.americas911ride.org

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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 C&C Cycle 8182 Telegraph Rd Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924 www.candccycle.com Chesapeake Motor & Power Sports 436C Chinqapin Round Rd Annapolis, MD 21401 443-714-8004 www.cmandps.com Cycle Shack 10124 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133 410-922-6141 www.shackattack.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 Final Touch Detailing 14921 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 456-4502 Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com 48

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 Newburg Marine www.newburgmarine.com 301-259-4403 newburgmarine@aol.com Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com Prince Frederick Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge 265 Solomons Island Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.princefrederickchyrsler.com 866-937-5916 Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 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 Upper Marlboro Ford 5701 Crain Hwy Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-5600 www.uppermarlboroford.com Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953

Bars & Restaurants Ape Hanger’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

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

Bamboo Bernie’s 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Pasadena, MD. 21122 www.bambooberniesusa.com 410-647-6100

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

Buffalo Wild Wings Find a Location Near You www.buffalowildwings.com Cancun Cantina 7501 Old Telegraph Road Hanover, MD. 21076 www.cancuncantina.com 410-761-6188 Cancun Cantina West 901 Dual Highway Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 www.cancuncantinawest.com 301-797-4422 Creekside Inn 1225 Security Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-791-6307 www.creeksidedeckbar.com Captain Big’s 8323 Bayside Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (443) 964-6162 Captain Billy’s Crab House Popes Creek Rd Newburg, MD 301-932-4323 Captain John’s 16215 Cobb Island Rd Newburg, MD 20664 (301) 259-2315

Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com Pit & Pub 2706 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD. 21842 www.pitandpub.com 410-289-2020 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

Fish Tales 2207 Herring Way Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 289-0990

Sportzone Restaurant and Sports Club 235 Stadium Street Smyrna, DE 19977 302-223-1808 www.sportzonede.com

Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Pope’s Creek Rd. Newburg, Maryland 20664 301-259-4514

Swamp Circle Saloon 5471 Muddy Creek Rd. Churchton, MD 20733 301-261-5442

Hooper’s Crab House 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 213-1771

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

Hooters Ocean City 12513 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD (410) 213-1841 Hooters Ocean City 12207 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD (410) 250-7081

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The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com The Scuttlebutt 12320 Neale Sound Dr Cobb Island, MD 20625 (240) 233-3113

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Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323

Thursdays Steak & Crab House 4851 Riverside Drive Galesville, Maryland 20765 410-867-7200 www.thursdaysrestaurant.com

Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211

Toots Bar 23975 Mervell Dean Rd. Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2955

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

Chuck Biagi’s Carpet Care Plus Expert Carpet and Furniture Cleaning 301-870-0380 D&B Pool Services Fast and Friendly Service Dave Buckler 301-934-1274 Fax # 301-884-2866

Regulators Motorcycle Apparel 10 Chesnut Drive Elkton, MD 23923 888-628-3206 www.regulatorsmotocycleapparel.net 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

O’Brien Realty Alexandra J. Herbert 29770 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-844-7400

Apparel / Retail Battlefield Leathers 1954 B York Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-0657 www.battlefieldleathersinc.com In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568 J&L Doo Rags Custom / Handmade Doo Rags www.J&LDooRags.com 814-285-1336 Maryland Small Arms Range 9801 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-0800 www.msar.com

Roofing by George & Home Improvements Inc. 38582 Brett Way Mechanicsville,MD 20659 301-884-7360 Roofingbygeorge.com

Insurance Agents

Realtor Services Photography Kelly Beaton, Realtor Old Westminster Realty, Inc 2 Locust Lane, Suite 309 Westminster, MD. 21157 www.ridethebeatonpath.com Office: 410-871-1110 Cell: 443-340-9164

Jim’s Mowing & Lawn Service, LLC. You grow it, We mow it! 301-292-6574 301-938-0307

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

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

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

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Comfortably Numb Tattoo Studio 1 W. King Street Littlestown, PA 717-345-6620 www.comfortablynumbstudio.com 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

Home Improvement Chris Davis Plumbing Brooklyn, Maryland 443-255-9223

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

U.S. HOUSE VOTES DOWN FEDERAL HELMET LAW PUSH The Obama Administration’s proposed GROW AMERICA Act, a four-year $302 billion transportation funding measure, contains a provision to allow NHTSA to begin lobbying states and state legislators “to consider proposals related to motorcycle helmet use laws,” effectively overturning a ban against such federal lobbying on the issue that has been in place since 1995. But on June 9th, by a voice vote on the floor of 229-192 (10 absent or abstaining), the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment offered by U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) to strike that provision from the House’s version of the legislation; titled the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4745). The full bill was approved by the House the following day, with the offending language in Section 102 of H.R. 4745 successfully eliminated, but the Senate version of this highly politicized and largely partisan transportation funding bill is still under consideration. The Administration “strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 4745,” and “looks forward to working with the Congress on an orderly appropriations process…” “VISION ZERO” HITS NYC A controversial European traffic control plan referred to as “Vision Zero” has found its way to American shores, as NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has gained support of the New York City Council for his Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2024. On May 29, 2014, the City Council approved a package of new policies aiding Mayor de Blasio’s quest to end traffic deaths, modeled after a Swedish philosophy that treats all road deaths and serious injuries as inherently preventable, the initiative has become the centerpiece of the new administration’s transportation agenda. Among the changes approved, which includes misdemeanor charges or loss of license for hitting a pedestrian or cyclist, certain “exhibition behavior” from motorcyclists will not be tolerated under the law. The new rules governing motorcycle behavior outlaws “wheelies, doughnuts, burnouts and revving” -- a first offense would be punishable by up to 60 days in jail. AMERICAN LEGION RIDER DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY “NO COLORS” POLICY Bikers all across South Florida are threatening to boycott and protest a restaurant after a member of the American Legion

Riders said he was discriminated against for riding a motorcycle and wearing patches that proclaim his military service. Proud Navy veteran Robert Thompson of Pompano Beach told WPTV Channel 5 (NBC) that a manager at the Old Key Lime House told him to remove his leather vest because they do not allow “gangs or colors” and that “his kind” was not welcome. Within days of the incident, hundreds of veterans and bikers began sharing what happened through social media. A Facebook page was even created to boycott and protest the Old Key Lime House. Fearing backlash, management at the restaurant suspended the employee who made the comments, and the owner has apologized, calling it “a terrible misunderstanding.” A manager at the restaurant told the TV news station that their “no colors or gangs” policy should not have been applied, claiming that the restaurant welcomes bikers and veterans; although a sign still hangs at the bar that states: “WELCOME ALL BIKERS – NO PATCHES or CLUB AFFILIATION ALLOWED – LEAVE IT ON BIKE” Thompson said he did not speak out to cause controversy but to stop discrimination, no matter what someone looks like, from happening again anywhere. MINNESOTA APPROVES PURPLE HEART MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATE Few U.S. states offer the option to get a personalized motorcycle license plate. Minnesota just approved a bill to create a special motorcycle license plate for wounded combat veterans which will be a shrunken version of the Purple Heart plates that car owners can get. MOTORCYCLE THEFTS CONTINUE DOWNWARD TREND Motorcycle thefts continued to decline in 2013, a downward trend that began in 2008; and of five major brands only Harley-Davidson owners saw an uptick in the number of stolen bikes. According to new data released by the National Crime Information Center, an electronic clearinghouse of nationwide crime data aggregated by the FBI, overall last year there were 45,367 reported motorcycle thefts nationwide, the equivalent of one every nine minutes, down 1.5%, even as bike sales increased. Of those stolen, there were 3,907 Harley-Davidsons, up 4% from 2012, while the percentage of stolen Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycles fell 2.1% (Kawasaki) to 9.1% (Suzuki). Honda was the bike stolen most often, followed by Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Harley-Davidson. The thefts were highest in California, followed by Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Indiana. Thirty seven percent of the motorcycles reported stolen in the U.S. in 2013 were recovered, compared with about 50% of the stolen cars.

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NEWS BYTES FLYING OLD GLORY COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY Due to wind resistance from flags fluttering behind his Harley trike, former Wisconsin State Senator Dave Zien was informed by Harley-Davidson that the factory would not honor the warranty after the clutch failed during a ride to Dallas, Texas for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Convention last month. Zien, 64, a longtime member of the NCOM Legislative Task Force, says the Motor Company denied his warranty claim because of the excessive drag created by the flapping flags he flies from the back of his 2014 trike, which has 15,000 miles on it and is covered by a seven-year unlimited mileage warranty. “All they said was, because I fly flags on the bike, there’s no warranty on the powertrain,” Zien told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper on May 15. A combat Marine and Viet Nam veteran, the former lawmaker is a Hall of Fame biker who has set several long-distance riding records since the 1970s and says he’s always done so with multiple flags on his bike. His 1991 Harley with one million miles on the odometer has been on display since 2000 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in South Dakota. Harley-Davidson told the newspaper that Zien’s warranty is still in effect, but because of the addition of aftermarket products -- essentially, the huge flags -- Zien has voided any coverage on the powertrain and transmission. “The issue isn’t that the flags are heavy,” Harley spokeswoman Maripat Blankenheim told the Journal-Sentinel, “but they provide terrific drag on the engine and the transmission, especially when the bike is at highway speeds.” She added that the flag mounts that Zien used were not Harley products. “When you alter a motorcycle with noncompliant products, that does impact your ability to make a warranty claim,” Blankenheim said. Zien currently has seven flags flying from his three-wheeler including full-sized Stars and Stripes, Don’t Tread on Me, U.S. Marine Corps and Wisconsin flags and an NRA banner that proclaims “Stand and Fight”, and he says all the flag mounts were installed at a Harley dealership. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

The “Million Mile Motorcycle Man” is ready for a fight to defend the right of all to fly a flag on a motorcycle without voiding the warranty. “Ain’t nobody gonna stop our flags, not even Harley-Davidson corporate,” Zien told the paper. ELECTRIC CYCLES GAIN TRACTION Despite America’s love affair with Harley-Davidsons, electric motorcycles are revving up U.S. sales, according to a recent article in USA Today, and two-wheeled e-vehicles are gaining converts among urban commuters and law enforcement. Sales of high-performance e-motorcycles will rise at least 30% per year through 2023 in North America, cites a report last month by Navigant Research, a market research firm. Co-author John Gartner sees several reasons: consumers looking for refuge from high gasoline prices, increases in city traffic and improved e-vehicles. Zero, the largest U.S. manufacturer of e-motorcycles, has boosted production from fewer than 100 units in 2010 to more than 2,000 this year, notes Scott Harden, the company’s vice president of marketing. Compared to gaspowered counterparts, he says Zeros are cheaper to operate -- about a penny per mile -- and don’t make noise, fumes or vibrations. E-motorcycles sell best in the San Francisco Bay area, southern California, Florida and Texas, says Adrian Stewart, director of marketing for Oregon-based Brammo, which rolled out its first model in 2009. The U.S. market faces increased competition as BMW launches an e-scooter this year, and Yamaha plans an electric entry in 2016. Also on the way are three-wheeled electric tuk-tuks, vehicles without sides that have canopies and are common in Asia. Netherlands-based Tuk Tuk Factory is partnering with eTuk USA, which is seeking road-use approval for three models from the U.S. Department of Transportation. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “You ought to be extremely cautious, watchful, jealous of your liberty; for instead of securing your rights, you may lose them forever…” ~ Patrick Henry (1788)

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