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Big City’s Two-Wheel Testament.......................7 ABATE.............................................................. 11 Big City Road Hounds......................................13 Diary of a Biker Chic.........................................15 From Across The Pond....................................18 Road Captain’s Report.....................................24 An Overdue ‘Welcome Home’..........................31 Center Calendar...............................................34 Featured Bike...................................................36

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Let the Riding Season Begin!!! Finally, some breaks in the weather. I don’t know about everyone else, but I am ready to ride this year. We have all kinds of events planned this year and are excited to see everyone out and about this year. This month is the month where a grateful nation remembers all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country. The crew here at Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic and our families all ask, that we take the time to thank are Veterans not just this month, but every month for their service and the unnoticed service of their loved ones. While not in uniform, they fight the battles of our nation beside them every day as well. As we do each month. We have some good thing for you packed into this month’s issue. Learn all about the Triumph, and the Road Captains travels during the now its spring, now it’s not season we have had so far this year. Enjoy the words of Preacher Gordon Bacon, and follow what’s going on around the country with the News Bytes. Along with all that. We have begun this year’s Big City Rhino Challenge. Be sure to sign-up and check-in for your chance to win this year’s grand prize. Harley Davidson Iron 883, brought to you by Rider Insurance and Harley Davidson of Baltimore. It is FREE to Sign up and Enter, with chances to win prizes each month for doing what you love the most riding. All that said let us remember to thank all of our advertising partners that make it possible to keep the Only Motorcycle Magazine that Matters going. Please show your appreciation by supporting their businesses as well. L&R, Big City

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Plan For The Storms Hi there Brothers and Sisters. It’s time to Ride and so far the weather has been loco. Everything is looking so beautiful and alive. I was in Martinsburg,WV last weekend and it was gorgeous. Then all of a Sudden on Saturday evening a strong wind blew through there. It sounded like it was going to blow all the windows out. Life is like that. It can be so beautiful one day and all of a sudden here comes a storm with such strong winds you think everything is going to blow away or come crashing in on you. The natural thing to do is to make sure everything is secure. We close all the windows and doors and if we have pets we make sure they are safe. We will also check the weather channel or the Radio to see if there are any updates or news about how severe the storm may be or how long it is expected to last. When storms suddenly pop up in our lives we need to follow the lead from these natural storms. We need to check our spiritual houses and make sure the windows and doors are secured so that the enemy of our soul is blocked from getting in. We need to turn on our Bibles and check the forecast. When it stormed in Noah’s day God gave him plans to build a large boat. But wait! Noah began building his boat long before there was any sign of a storm. He built it according to the exact plan that the Lord gave him. Genesis 6:9, 13-18, 22 Genesis 7:1-7 Then the Lord said to Noah, “I have seen that you are a good man, even among the evil people of this time. So gather your family, and all of you go into the boat. Get seven pairs seven males and seven females of every kind of clean animal. And get one pair one male and one female of every other animal on the earth. Lead all these animals into the boat with you. Get seven pairs seven males and seven females of all the birds. This will allow all these animals to continue living on the earth after the other animals are destroyed. Seven days from now, I will send much rain on the earth. It will rain for 40 days and 40 nights, and I will wipe everything off the face of the earth. I will destroy everything I made.” Noah did everything the Lord told him to do. Noah was 600 years old at the time the rains came. He and his family went into the boat to be saved from the flood. His wife and his sons and their wives were on the boat with him. This is the history of Noah’s family. He was a good man all his life, and he always followed God. So God said to Noah, “Everyone has filled the earth with anger and violence. Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic

So I will destroy all living things. I will remove them from the earth. Use cypress wood and build a boat for yourself. Make rooms in the boat and cover it with tar inside and out. “This is the size I want you to make the boat: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high. Make a window for the boat about 1 cubit below the roof. Put a door in the side of the boat. Make three floors in the boat: a top deck, a middle deck, and a lower deck. “Understand what I am telling you. I will bring a great flood of water on the earth. I will destroy all living things that live under heaven. Everything on the earth will die. I will make a special agreement with you. You, your wife, your sons, and their wives will all go into the boat. Noah did everything God commanded him. God has given us his plan in His word and we must build according to his plan. Because Nosh did according to what God showed him he was not only able to save himself but his entire family. Have you checked your blueprints lately? It is inevitable that storms are going to come into all of our lives. No matter how much money you have or who your friends are. No matter if you are penniless ora leader of a big ole country. It could be a death of a loved one, a sudden sickness or disease. It could be the loss of a job or a house. Your marriage after so many years may be ending. You know it could have been the repossession of that brand new bike you just bought last year. When these strong winds start blowing at your door where Will you turn? Matthew 7:24-27 “Whoever hears these teachings of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not fall because it was built on rock. “Whoever hears these teachings of mine and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house. And it fell with a loud crash.” This year as you make plans for all the great rides you’re going on don’t forget to check the Road Map of Gods Word and plan accordingly.

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The Maryland legislative session for 2016 is officially over. It was a long one, but with the hard work of the dedicated members of ABATE of Maryland, Inc., and the members of the Maryland COC, we had a pretty good session. We were successful in defeating a bill in the Senate that would have put age restrictions on the enjoyment of motorcycling in our State. If passed, this bill would have made it illegal for anyone under the age of ten years to be on a motorcycle. That included as a passenger or as an operator. You would not have been able to take your children or grandchildren for a ride with you, and they would not have been able to even ride their own dirt bikes, even on your own property. This bill also stated that anyone under 12 years had to be able to reach the footpegs to ride. ABATE testified against this bill and was able to kill it in committee. Another bill we worked on was a bill to change the definition of a motorcycle to allow the sale of auto cycles in Maryland. Our concern with this was the possibility of accident statistics going into the motorcycle category and having a negative impact on any of our future legislation. We were successful in getting a couple of amendments added to the bill. The first, to make a new autocycle sub category on the state police accident reports so that all of the statistics will go in its own category and hopefully not impact us in a negative way. The second, to make sure no one could use an autocycle to take a test to get a M endorsement on a Maryland License.

dedication you have shown to make the State of Maryland a better place for motorcyclists. This just goes to show what can be accomplished when we all work together. Now that the bulk of the work is done it is time for a party. The ABATE of Maryland, Inc., state party will be held June 10-12 at the Alleghany Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland. Come on up to the mountains and have a good time. On Friday we will get the party started with the band, R&R Train. Saturday morning will have a scenic ride of the area hosted by our Mountain Chapter. Saturday afternoon you can test your skills in the motorcycle rodeo events. Saturday night Snakebite takes the stage to rock the night away. We will end the night with the drawing for the 2016 raffle bike. John Robinson Executive Director ABATE of Maryland Inc

ABATE members also supported and testified for a bill to establish a motorcycle EMT program. The helmet law modification bill was heard in the house committee this year. We had a really good hearing on the bill, but unfortunately it received an unfavorable report in the committee. This was the first time in several years that the bill was heard in the House, so we now know where we need to concentrate our efforts for next session. The Right of way bill was submitted late, and although it had a hearing, it was too late in the session for it to go anywhere. ABATE members worked with the Maryland COC on a bill to stop motorcycle profiling in the State of Maryland. ABATE had submitted similar legislation last session with decent results. This session The Maryland COC took the lead on the bill and with the hard work of the COC and ABATE, this bill is on the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk awaiting his signature. I would like to personally congratulate the Maryland COC and the Members of ABATE for a job well done. I also would like to say thank you to all involved for the hard work and Thunder RoadsÂŽ Mid-Atlantic

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KRIA:

CALEIGH: Hey there, I’m Calleigh. I enjoy running and going for long walks. I have to admit, I could lose a few pounds, so an exercise buddy would be great. I have lots of energy and I love meeting new people. I get very excited so it would be great to get some training on the most polite way to meet new people. I learn my commands well and will sit on command and even sit for treats. Because I crave attention, I would love to be the only canine in the home so that my new family can give me all the love. I haven’t really played with toys here, but I do enjoy enrichment toys that keep me busy. In my previous home I lived with a toddler and we were always trying to see who had the most energy.... I think I won most of the time. Stop in soon and see what you think of me. MERCURY: Mercury here and a word to describe me is...fun! You definitely will not get bored with me. I’m a high energy and active dog who may make a great hiking partner. I’m a happy girl who is very food motivated and loves playing fetch. I have tested well with other dogs and enjoy meeting new canine friends. If I sound like the four-legged friend you need to brighten your life then come in soon.

Hi there, I’m Kria, a beautiful young gal in search of my forever home. I am fun loving, and ready to be on the move at anytime; I’ll follow your lead! I think I would make a great running or hiking partner since I love the outdoors. If you are looking for a loyal and faithful companion then stop in soon and ask to meet Kria. That’s me! MAXIMUS: Looking for a super sweet, super active, and (if I do say so myself) super cute guy? Well, look no further because you’ve found him! I’m Maximus (Maximoose, Moose, or Moosie, as some of the staff call me.) I love to play with toys and run, but I also love to cuddle on the couch and give big kisses. The staff around here love to snuggle with me. I’m an energetic boy who will need plenty of activity. I’m super friendly and love everyone I meet... except kitties. I’m not too big a fan of the felines so please, none for me. Please come out to see me soon. I’d love to snuggle with you!

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The First Ride on a Spring Day Boots strapped on and jacket zipped up. Excitement starts to develop. Turn the key, let the engine roar Straddling my two-wheeled drugstore. Kick the kickstand, it’s time to go Live for today, not tomorrow. Welcoming spring with open arms My mellowness cannot be harmed. Twisting the throttle, smile big Tires turn like a whirligig. Shifting up, increasing my speed It’s in my soul, I’m feeling freed. Getting lost on untraveled roads Senses thrown into overloads. Fresh cut grass and new bloomed flowers Loving no more April showers. Leaning into curves with delight Hoping for a “no end in sight.” Cool breeze on my face feels so nice I’ll never leave this paradise. Ponytail flapping behind me Chasing my shadow, feeling glee. Stresses and worries in the past Euphoria takes over fast. Swerve around a stick in the path Won’t stop me with a world of wrath. Avoid suicidal squirrels Laughing as you call them churls. Manure invades your nose holes But you still do not lose control. Getting cut off by the cagers But like a cat, your bike still purrs. It’s all a day out on the bike Some of it’s great, some you don’t like. Thunder Roads®Mid-Atlantic

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FROM ACROSS THE POND THE HISTORY OF THE TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE

BY ANDY TALLONE Classic-British-Motorcycles.com

wicked engine vibration. Lots of things were tried, but nothing could counteract the forces of that one big heavy piston ﬂying around the cylinder at high speed.

IN THE BEGINNING Like most British motorcycle companies THE VERTICAL TWIN IS BORN of the era, Triumph started out making Triumph approached the vibration bicycles. Formed by Siegfried Bettmann problem from a whole new direction. (a German, not a Brit) in 1883, by 1902 Engine designer Edward Turner, who also they were building motorcycles. They designed the Ariel Square Four, came up quickly established a reputation for quality with the Parallel or Vertical Twin, which and performance. By the onset of World used two smaller pistons making up War I, they were well enough established 1948 Triumph 5T Speed Twin. It set the 500cc, rising and falling together on a to provide 30,000 motorcycles to the pattern for nearly every British bike built 360-degree crankshaft. The crank rode British Army, where they were respected for the next 30 years. on just two main bearings, just like the by British troops for their reliability in the big singles, which saved on tooling costs. The new 500 twin ﬁeld, prompting the nickname “Trusty Triumph”. Throughout the was brought to market as the 1938 Triumph 5T Speed Twin. It 1920s and 1930s they continued to develop better and more was an instant hit. Unfortunately, World War II started just 2 powerful machines. years later and civilian production didn’t resume until 1946. But BIG SINGLES RULED when it did, Speed Twins were selling as fast as Triumph could By the mid-1930s, virtually the entire industry had settled build them. Joining them in 1946 was a new, hotter version of into one basic engine design that was more or less universal. the 500 twin. With higher compression and wilder cams, the Basically, with few exceptions, everyone was building pushrodTriumph T100 Tiger was the hottest thing going at the time. operated OHV air-cooled singles with small bores and long MORE POWER, SCOTTY! strokes (undersquare). By this time, engine displacement and But in the motorcycle business, “too much is never enough”. performance were approaching their practical limits at about What’s more, Triumph’s biggest market was America, and 500cc and 30 horsepower, respectively. Anything more induced 18 MAY 2016

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Americans wanted power and lots of it. During the next 20 years or so, Triumph built its reputation on fielding fast, great-handling, handsome machines that could beat just The 1950 6T Thunderbird was the first about anything Triumph 650. on the street. To accommodate this growing trend, Triumph added displacement and horsepower. In 1950, they bored and stroked the 500 twin out to 649cc, creating the first Triumph 650, the 1950 6T Thunderbird. Another instant hit, but before long more power was needed. They applied the “Tiger treatment” (higher compression and hotter cams) to the new 650 to create the more powerful 1954 T110 Tiger. (In Triumph parlance, these designations are supposed to reference the top speed of the bike. Thus, in theory, a T100 was good for 100 MPH, and so the larger, faster 650 version must then be able to hit 110, hence the T110 moniker.) MORE POWER...AGAIN! This was soon followed up by yet a faster version in 1956 called the TR6 Trophy, sporting a new alloy cylinder head called the “Delta Head” that offered improved cooling and flowed better for even more power. This was not only a more powerful engine, but it was stripped down for off-road or desert racing, although street versions still had lights. The TR6 had a smaller, shapelier ʻteardropʼ tank and bodywork, better seats and trim, and slim fenders, compared to the Thunderbirds and Tigers with their stodgy headlight nacelles and full-valance mudguards. During this time, Triumphs were not only winning in the showroom, they were dominating road racing, off-road scrambles and particularly desert racing, which evolved into motocross. THE BONNEVILLE IS BORN Regardless, more power was needed. So, in 1959 Triumph reworked the Delta head and mounted two carburetors on it, and created a whole new bike, the 1959 T120 Bonneville. At the time, nearly every bike was running a single carb. It looks like an obvious improvement now, but it was revolutionary at the time and boosted the Bonneville’s image even more than it’s actual performance. The twin carbs helped mostly at high RPMs, but didn’t add much in traffic, and they proved fussy to tune. But, who cared? The new 650 Bonneville was THE fastest thing around, on 2 or 4 wheels.

when styling the 1959 Bonneville. It came clad in the clunky “old-man” bodywork from the Thunderbird and Tiger, with its old fashioned headlight nacelle and massive full-valance mudguards, all in an odd 2-tone paint job of orange and cream. Probably the most “macho” bike on the market at the time performance-wise, it looked like an old fuddy-duddy. Many a buyer had the dealers install the more attractive TR6 bodywork on their new Bonnevilles before picking them up. From 1960 on, the Bonneville was styled like the TR6, but with its own unique paint scheme, which changed every model year.

This Pre-Unit Bonneville shows how the engine, primary case and gearbox were all

separate components bolted together in the frame.

Starting in 1963, the Unit Construction engines incorporated all these components into one unitized casing. It was neater, lighter & more compact.

UNIT CONSTRUCTON The next major change in the Bonneville lineage came in 1963 with the adoption of “Unit Construction”. Triumph 650 twins built prior to this are called “Pre-Unit” or “Non-Unit” bikes, which signiﬁes that the engine, the primary chain case, and the gearbox were all separate components that were bolted together with a system of

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brackets. In 1963, all of these components were incorporated in one integrated casting (in two halves), as one “Unit”, hence the name “Unit-Construction”. This allowed for a lighter, more compact engine package that was easier and cheaper to assemble, had fewer maintenance and repair problems, was quieter, cleaner, and stronger. Strong enough hopefully to withstand the next wave of horsepower enhancements. TRIUMPH’S HEYDAY The 1960s were Triumph’s heyday, and the Bonneville led the way. Faster than just about any other motorcycle on the road, and faster than most cars, the Bonneville took on a mystique, and icon-status that was bigger than life. If you wanted to be cool, back in 1965, you rode a Bonneville. Sales were peaking, and every year Triumph made improvements and refinements to all their bikes, so that by 1970, the Triumph 650, both Bonneville and TR6, had probably reached their zenith. At this same time, the entire British motorcycle industry was going belly-up. BSA, who in 1960 was the world’s largest producer of motorcycles and one of the biggest multi-national corporations on Earth, by 1970 was broke. Bad management, an unfriendly socialist government, and changing times This 1965 T120 Bonneville shows how would have done beautiful Triumphs were. It was one of their hallmarks. Power, speed and them in anyway. handling were others. CHANGES WERE COMING But, by this time, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki were flooding the market with cheap, reliable bikes that were getting faster and better every year. By 1970, Honda was building more bikes in one month than the entire British motorcycle industry built in a year. The poor Brits just couldn’t compete, and they weren’t willing to change. Of course, they were perpetually strapped for cash, so big changes weren’t necessarily an option. However, it’s clear that the Brits intended to continue building the same Triumphs, BSAs and Nortons they always had, in pretty much the same way, just improving them year-by-year. Meanwhile, the Japanese were embracing all the latest manufacturing techniques, anything that would increase production volume. And their bikes were getting faster every year. The final death blow was the introduction of the seminal 1969 Honda 750 Four. Triumph and BSA managed to beat the mighty Honda to market by a few months with their own multi-cylinder super bikes, the Triumph 750 Trident and the BSA 750 Rocket 3, both with three cylinders. BSA BUNGLING The Bonneville was suddenly outclassed. Already making around 50 horsepower, they couldn’t push it much farther without suffering reliability problems. Parent-company BSA in their infinite wisdom, became famous during this period for their total ineptness and stupidity. For the 1971 model year, BSA spent millions developing new frames for BSA and Triumph 650 twins. Saddled with antiquated engines, oil leakage problems, vibration problems, sketchy

electrics and a growing reputation for poor reliability, BSA put their money into a new frame (which was already one of the industry’s best). Not new engines, or better electrics. And these new frames carried their oil inside the backbone of the frame itself, rather than in a separate oil tank. Because of this, 1971-and-later Triumph 650 and 750 twins are called “Oil-in-Frame”, “Oil-Bearing” or “Oilers” for short. NEW OIL-IN-FRAME BONNEVILLE The new Oiler 650s weren’t warmly received in 1971, although they were handsome machines. Triumph had updated their looks considerably, bringing them closer to the mainstream, but still retaining their British character This 1971 T120 Bonneville displays the look of the new “Oilers”. The styling was much and the Triumph look. In 1973, they more current, yet classically Triumph. punched it out to 750cc and the T120 became the T140 Bonneville, while the TR6 became the TR7. 1973 also brought a much-needed 5-speed gearbox and front-disk brake. By this time, they’d sorted out most of the Oilers’ earlier problems and they were becoming very nice bikes to ride, as long as you didn’t press them too hard. THE END DRAWS NEAR As BSA imploded, they merged with Norton, so Norton now owned Triumph and they wanted to close down Triumphʼs legendary Meriden and move This 1982 750 Bonneville TSS was plant Triumph’s last gasp at relevance. It had a Triumph production 4-valve-per-cylinder head. Alas it was too to Norton’s factory. little, too late. In 1974, the workers rebelled, blockading themselves in the factory and keeping any bikes from leaving. Norton relented in 1975, allowing the workers to buy the company and form the Meriden Co-op. They never had enough capital to make the venture work and struggled along, producing fewer and fewer Bonnevilles (now the only model they produced), and some rather interesting “specials”, until they ﬁnally gave up the ghost in 1983. BSA built its last motorcycle in 1972, and the last Norton Commando rolled off the line in 1975. Triumph was the last one still standing. In 1983 the beleaguered Co-op built the last Bonneville... almost. After the fall, a rich British developer bought what remained of the company and reintroduced the Triumph Bonneville to the world in 1990 as a totally new, modern bike that is still with us today. For more on Bonnevilles and all classic Brit bikes, visit ClassicBritish-Motorcycles.com.

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ith May’s submission deadline rapidly approaching, we had only one day available to ride. Weather, work, a wedding and spring break, had all gotten in the way of riding and it was a roll of the dice all the way up until showtime if we were going to be able to or not.

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The forecast called for mostly cloudy skies and Clapton temps: high in the 60s. Perhaps at sea level in another hemisphere, however, our conditions at 2000 msl, were more Bogart-like, slowly climbing through the 40s. We had breakfast at Highs in Monterey. The cars parked outside all had raindrops on them. We chatted with some locals as we geared up, thankful we had decided to wear “The Juice.” Whatever sprinkles were in the area, soon gave way to drier air, but the roads were still wet from the evening’s precipitation. Enough of the Jim Cantore stuff. Crossing into West Virginia, we hit the overdrive just as David Maxim Micic’s Wrinkle Maze got serious. It was spine tingling stuff so I pegged the volume. We were headed to one of our newly discovered favorite roads: The Highland Scenic Highway. It’s like a mini Blue Ridge Parkway carving through the Allegheny Mountains in the Monongahela Forest near Marlinton, WV. We climbed up some fantastic twisties south of the afore-

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mentioned town. The moist and chunky pavement made the buzzkill in front of us a little more palatable. Arriving at our turn at Rt. 150, we noticed the sign stating that there was no snow removal on this road. I was reminded of the time I rode to Spruce Knob and had to turn around.

We made it about five miles and history repeated itself. The road was getting progressively worse as the altimeter on our Limited’s GPS, tallied past 4000 feet. Rush’s Tai Shan was coinciding with our epic climb. We were now in the tire tracks with snow covering most of the road. I slowed to a crawl as an approaching SUV waved me down. The driver said, “It gets worse!” She also told me that she had to turn around and I informed her that it was my plan as well. Bound and determined to get a pic, I pulled over on the shoulder near a clearing, to set up the pod of all tri-ness. It would have to do. The altimeter had reached as far as 4500 feet, nearly 1000 feet higher than the highest point on Skyline Drive. I was disappointed that the roads weren’t clear, but thankful we were able to turn around without incident. We backtracked to Marlinton and had lunch at the Greenbrier Grille. It’s right on a river whose name escapes me and there’s outdoor seating. I’ve been here nearly a dozen times, and I think it was the first time I’d ever eaten inside. During the warmer months, diners can enjoy a view of the

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Cool Place the cruise was set. I was so glad I had washed the bike the night before, thinking the roads might be dry. By the time we got home, she was filthy. But dirty bike, deadlines, or otherwise, I’d do it all again. Even though the riding wasn’t that stellar, maybe someone will be inspired to ride this road, who hasn’t ridden it before, when the conditions are better. And perhaps, they will share their memory that will someday inspire someone else. It doesn’t take that much coaxing to go somewhere for a cup of coffee, let alone, a highway through the mountains with majestic views on a bike. Either way, there’s a good chance you’ll have a story to tell and a memory to last, that may just inspire someone who needs a little nudge getting off the fence, or off the couch.

river, along with a chance to feed the ducks and geese corn kernels sold at the restaurant. Stopping for gas, I got the idea that the other entrance of the highway might be more suitable, so we headed north on 219. At the entrance Maeva from Skyharbor was playing, and again, seemed to coincide with the experience, and again we found ourselves turning around due to snow. This time it happened all at once and it was right where the overlook was, but we were blocked from turning towards it. Rose was really enjoying all the hopping off and on too, as I precariously inched Shenny back and forth in a dozen plus point u turn maneuver. We rode home the rest of the way passing through Green Bank hitting 250 east through the mountains. All of the passes were covered with cinders and the riding was slow and meticulous except when I reached down and grabbed Rose’s leg in a straight while

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An Overdue ‘Welcome Home’

By Michelle “Naughta” Gonzalez Nowadays, families and communities celebrate military members returning from a deployment. However, for the men and women who returned from answering the nation’s call to fight in the Vietnam War, the fanfare of a welcome home wasn’t like what we see today. In fact, Vietnam veterans returned to anti-war protests and a country divided by the conflict. There was no praise upon their return. No ‘Welcome home’ given. In short, America neglected the Vietnam veteran upon his or her return. Maryland Public Television intends to address the oversight with the culminating event to their regional salute called “LZ Maryland” held June 18-19 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md. The goal of the two-day event: Provide a safe “landing zone” where family, friends and the community can celebrate, honor and remember the service of Maryland Vietnam veterans. A main element of the opening day is the “Honor Ride,” where the goal is to have 1,017 motorcycle riders participate to honor the 1,017 Marylanders who died in combat or are still missing in action. Veterans from Vietnam and other wars, military family members and motorcycle organizations will have an escorted ride from the American Legion Post 22 in Towson to the fairgrounds. Once parked in the dedicated Honor Ride lot, riders will engage in a throttle salute. In addition to the throttle salute, a poignant, silent memorial of 1,017 white empty chairs will be at the infield. Interactive displays, exhibits, family activities and a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., are all a part of LZ Maryland. Additionally, a screening room will show “Maryland Vietnam War Stories,” MPT’s documentary of local veterans telling the story of the war in their own words. The three-hour long documentary will also air on MPT in one-hour segments over three days starting May 24. This event will allow Vietnam veterans to reconnect with fellow service members and share stories of their experience, perhaps for the first time. To our Vietnam Veterans: we salute you and thank you for your service! For more information on the Honor ride or LZ Maryland event, visit mpt.org/Vietnam, follow @MPTSalutesVets on Twitter, and connect with “MPT Salutes Vietnam Veterans” on Facebook. Note: At the time of writing this article, approximately 700 motorcycles of the 1,017 goal were registered. Thunder Roads®Mid-Atlantic

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ast time we took a look at the 1950’s and the “birth” of the biker lifestyle. The changes in American culture and society continued to rapidly evolve in the 1960’s as well. Harley-Davidson continues branching out during this time, introducing a scooter to their line of rides, as well as the introduction of the Sprint model. In 1962 Harley purchased 60 percent of the stock in the Tomahawk Boat Manufacturing Company and by 1963 the factory is fully operational as a H-D facility. By entering the boat manufacturing game, Harley soon realizes the relevance of fiberglass in motorcycle production and shortly thereafter begins production of its own components. In 1964 the three wheeled ServiCar becomes the very first Harley-Davidson motorcycle to receive an electric starter. In 1965 the Electra-Glide replaces the Duo-Glide and is updated with an electric starter. The Electra-Glide is the first FL available with electric start, and the Sportster line followed soon after. Now don’t get me wrong, kick starting a bike is cool as hell, but if you’re at all like me (lacking in the excess muscle department) then the concept of electric start is consummate. 1966 brought about the birth of the Shovelhead in the Harley family, and the beloved Panhead was replaced on the Electra-Glide models. 1969 brought about the start of the darkest days in Harley history for die-hard lovers of the brand…the merger with American Machine and Foundry, longtime producer of leisure products. On that note, I’m going to pull a June Cleaver and change the subject in an attempt to divert attention from Harley’s adaptation. During the 1960’s Floyd Clymer Imports continued using the Indian name on import bikes that were essentially motorcycles fitted with Royal Einfield Interceptor 750 cc parallel-twin engines. British manufacturers including Triumph, BSA, and Norton continued producing bikes and remained dominant in some markets until the rise of Japanese manufacturers in the late 1960s. Of these Japanese manufacturers, Honda led the way. By 1969 the Honda name was big in the world of motorcycle racing, and they had also introduced the first mass market bike to come with a disc brake. So now that we are up to speed on the framework of the 60’s, we can get to the focus of this installment. The egocentric, inherently dramatic, attention whore of the motorcycle family….the chopper. In the 1960’s chop shops and custom builders started springing up everywhere. As custom shops multiplied, so did the

number and the diversity of bikes. The original chopper movement was taken to extremes when builders started chopping down and lowering the frames and stretching the rakes. Some shops even built custom exhaust pipes for their patrons. Now, I know we are all about motorcycle safety, but safety wasn’t necessarily the top priority while creating a custom chopper. Choppers are all about style, beauty, getting noticed…a bit diva-ish if you will. Heavy rake angles sacrificed low-speed handling and cornering ability, but damn you looked good tearing up the asphalt. And let’s face it; by this time in motorcycle history, there was a big enough contingent of people modifying motorcycles that the chopper “style” had begun to take hold. A certain set of modifications became somewhat of a standard…narrow tires on 19”-21” wheels, forward mount foot pegs replaced floorboards, headlights and tanks were often replaced with smaller versions, and last but certainly not least…chrome. Lots of chrome… you’ve gotta have bling for your metal prom queen. One motorcycle modification that began at this time and has stuck around since in one form or another came about due to the passing of a law that required a “retention fixture” for passengers. So a vertical back rest was constructed and added to the rear of bikes…the Sissy Bar is born. And in true chopper fashion, many were custom made to be elaborate and often taller than the rider’s head. Now we can’t forget paint…the 60’s brought about a surge in candy colored paint, metal flaking, and multicolored patterns. A look that I like to refer to as the “tilt-a whirl” paint job…if you have ever been to a small county fair it will make sense. The chopper truly allowed for the ultimate freedom for both builders and artists. And the 1960’s gave us some of the most memorable and most recognized names in motorcycle history…let’s take a look at a few. Probably the most recognized name in chopper history is Arlen Ness. Ness’s bikes were characterized by having low frames and highly raked springer front ends. Many of his bikes also retained the rear shocks to provide a more forgiving ride than the typical hardtail chopper. Ness started out of his garage in 1967, on a bike he bought with prize money from a bowling tournament. He entered his first bike in a show and won first place…this started his career in customs. He worked nights out of his garage in San Leandro, California until he had built up a customer base big enough to allow for him to complete customs as his primary job function. ..and the rest (as

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they say) is history. The biker world is damn happy you know how to bowl, Mr. Ness. In 1967 Denver Mullins and Mondo Porras opened Denver’s Choppers in San Bernardino, California and soon became famous for building “long bikes”….Denver Choppers. Denver’s Choppers was the first company to manufacture long down tube stretch frames, which came to be known as the Swedish style. This company was instrumental in starting the aftermarket industry that flourishes today with custom parts including frames and springer front ends. Mondo has been dubbed “The Godfather of Choppers” by his peers…quite an honor when your peers consist of motorcycle icons. Finally, we cannot discuss choppers without the mention of Ron Finch. Finch opened Finch Custom Cycles in 1965 in a small building in Pontiac, Michigan (GO BLUE!). Finch designed, built, and painted amazing one-off motorcycles in his own incredibly unique and extreme style. In addition, Finch created metal sculptures that resisted any aesthetic classification….the guy may or may not have been a touch off his rocker, but what the hell, his twisted mind made some bad ass metal. Not content with just re-creating metal, he also is highly regarded for his experimentations with paint processes. His first nationally known custom was a 1966 BSA which he named “Kaleidocycle”, which provoked Ed “Big Daddy” Roth to headline Ron as “Michigan’s Motorcycle Madman”. The 1960’s brought lot of changes to the motorcycle world…not that any of these crazy modifications could have possibly been thought up in a pharmaceutically induced delirium, but it sure would make things a little easier to comprehend if they had been. Regardless of where the ideas came from, I’m damn glad they transpired from concepts into the entity that is the chopper. The 60’s made for a captivating installment in motorcycle history. Next time we will look at the 70’s, and what kind of changes the motorcycle lifestyle and industry faced. Melanie Schwarte Melanie@thunderroadsiowa.com

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hen considering handlebars, there are three things you should look at-comfort, safety and style. Stock handlebars are often okay because they get you down the road and they’ll point the forks where you want them to go, and you may want to maintain conservative look and fit. A very small minority may consider bars for performance reasons but in most cases it’s about looking good and feeling good. Wrist angle is critical in making bars feel great, and the shape of the handlebar is critical to looking g r e a t . Aftermarket bars offer a wide array of styles and positions that can make your bike look killer, and your arms feel grand. With the plethora of super-dope of handlebars available, the only limitation seems to be imagination. Bars come in a pretty wide array of styles including, but not limited to: Conventional buckhorns: Very close to most stock handlebars on cruiser motorcycles. They feel pretty good to most riders. Apehangers: Also known as monkey bars or apes, these are the high-rise staple of American choppers, from 12 inches to 22 inches of rise, typically. Mini-apes are also available in less severe heights, usually eight inches or 10 inches. If you’re putting together a traditional chop, these are almost required. Window/box/attack bars: Just that: a bar with a “box” or “window” in it, the bottom of which is clamped to the triple tree. A unique 1970s-era design, the bars look cool and provide a handy spot to lash gear to if you ride a stripped-down scooter. Drag bars: Just a straight stick (which is why they are also known as “broomstick” bars). Basic to the max.

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Z-bars: These are like stock buckhorns, but have miter cuts instead of bends (more on this later). Swept drags: A drag bar with a bit of pullback. A little more comfortable for some folks, and a lot less aggressive looking than a true drag bar. Rabbit ear bars: A very popular look recently, these bars are ultra-narrow, and curve back gracefully to the rider. If you’re looking to make a skinny bike or something bratstyle, these are the bars for you. Clip-ons: Not a true handlebar, but an important option for a racy look. These bolt to your fork tubes rather than your top triple tree, which typically bends the rider over further. With mid controls, one can achieve almost a sport bike-like riding position. Paired with forward controls, this gives the hunched-over “fists-in-the-wind” look that was popularized on more contemporary choppers. If you run a Harley-Davidson, there are special H-D clip-ons that fit fork tubes but have a one-inch bar surface for mounting your stock control boxes. Aside from styling, construction is important to consider. With the exception of drag bars, bars all are contoured in some form or fashion. There are two main ways of producing that contour: bending, or miter-cutting and welding. Bending bars is the first way of achieving a radius, and happens much like you would expect. The bar is filled with material to prevent cracking and bent with hydraulic machinery, and then the material is removed. Miter cutting is the other way of constructing a bend. Much like in woodworking, two pieces of pipe are cut and fitted to each other at a precise angle, and then welded in place. Bending bars is the stronger method of construction, and leads to flowing, curvy bars. Miter cuts allow for actual corners to be produced. Their strength can be increased by bumping up the thickness of the wall tubing. Some bar manufacturers use the same thickness for both bars, meaning the difference in strength is strictly academic, and we mere mortals won’t be breaking them. Other manufacturers will use a thicker tube only for the mitered bars. Some bar builders will try to use too-thin material for their mitered bars. Cost sometimes reflects the construction. It pays to do your homework here. Finish type has a lot to do with your selection, too. Many motorcycle handlebars come chromed, and the quality of the chroming can vary. Bars often will be available in black. The way the manufacturer makes a set of bars black can range from el-cheapo spray paint to thick lacquer paint jobs, or even super-durable powder coat. Keep in mind that you probably want your bars to look shiny and new for years, and you can see that the up-front cost of a better finish can sometimes be the better value. Finally, keep in mind the country of origin. Typically, U.S.-built bars are pricier and feature nicer fit and finish techniques. Depending on your budget and the beauty you require for your bike, off-shore-built bars could represent a great value or a terrible waste of money. If wiring, brake bleeding and cable replacement are beyond you, I highly recommend you contact your local shop. The install likely will just be frustrating for you. Internal wiring can take a little patience. Soldering and extending cables can be tricky. On some bikes, you need to remove tanks and fairings to get to the harness. If you’re not comfortable with ripping that stuff apart, maybe a few buddies would be of assistance. A factory service manual is always recommended.

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The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office. The IRS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney. The auditor said, ‘Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, Which you explain by saying that you win money gambling.. I’m not sure the IRS finds that believable.’ I’m a great gambler, and I can prove it,’ says Grandpa. ‘How about a demonstration?’ The auditor thinks for a moment and said, ‘Okay. Go ahead.’ Grandpa says, ‘I’ll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.’ The auditor thinks a moment and says, ‘It’s a bet.’ Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor’s jaw drops. Grandpa says, ‘Now, I’ll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my other eye.’ Now the auditor can tell Grandpa isn’t blind, so he takes the bet. Grandpa removes his dentures and bites his good eye. The stunned auditor now realizes he has wagered and lost three grand, with Grandpa’s attorney as a witness. He starts to get nervous. ‘Want to go double or nothing?’ Grandpa asks ‘I’ll bet you six thousand dollars that I can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.’ The auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there’s no way this old guy could possibly manage that stunt, so he agrees again.

‘Not really,’ says the attorney. ‘This morning, when Grandpa told me he’d been summoned for an audit, he bet me twentyfive thousand dollars that he could come in here and piss all over your desk and that you’d literally be happy about it!’ Guts-Is arriving home late, after a night out with the lads, being met by your wife with a broom, & having the “Guts” to ask: “Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?” Balls-Is coming home late after a night out with the lads, reeking of perfume w/lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the bum and having the “Balls” to say: ‘You’re next, Chubby.’ Both have same result. Sudden death. _________________________________________________ One morning, before he goes out to the fields, the farmer says to his sweet, albeit ditzy blonde young wife, “The Artificial Insemination man is coming to impregnate one of our cows today. I drove a nail into the two-by-four above the cow’s stall so you can show him where it is, okay?” The Artificial Insemination man arrives. Suzy takes him down the long row of cows until she sees the nail, and tells him, “This is the one. This one right here!” “How did you know this is the cow to be bred?” the A.I. guys asks curiously to the ditzy cute blonde. “By the nail over her stall,” Suzy says proudly. Then the man asks, “What’s the nail for?” Well, duh, I reckon’ it’s to hang your pants on.” _________________________________________________

Grandpa stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, but although he strains mightily, he can’t make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor’s desk. The auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win. But Grandpa’s own attorney moans and puts his head in his hands.

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When little Tony Soprano returned home from elementary school, in his youth, he told his Dad he got an F in math. “Why?” asks the father? “The teacher asked ‘How much is 2x3’, I said “6’”, replies Tony. “But that’s right!” says his dad. “Yeah, but then she asked me “How much is 3x2?’” “What’s the f***ing difference?” screams the father. “That’s exactly what I said!”, little Tony yells.

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Poker Run June 5, 2016 - Registration starts at 10:00 at the Hollywood VFD - Ride leaves at 11:00 with a police escort through Lexington Park - $25 per person – includes your event T-Shirt and a post-ride party at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge - Chicken dinner provided by Steve’s Catering - This event is open to everyone – motorcycles and vehicles. Bring what you got!! - For more information, please visit our webpage at vac4vets.org or contact Susan Kilroy at 301-399-0013

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SALMON 1-1/2 lbs. Wild Salmon (4, 6 oz. fillets, skinless) 1/2 tsp. Creole Seasoning 1/2 tsp. Dried Dill 2 Tbls. Pre-Chopped Garlic (in grocery’s chilled veggie section) or use real garlic; peeled & finely chopped 3 Tbls. Butter - sliced into 6 thin pats 1 Juice of fresh Lime; juice & zest both Salt & Pepper to taste Preheat oven to Broil. Adjust oven rack to the top of the oven. Season both sides of the Salmon w/ salt & black pepper, creole seasoning & dried dill. Place on a nonstick baking sheet. Toss garlic evenly over the salmon and top with butter pats; 2 pats for every piece of salmon. Place in the oven and broil for 7-10 minutes, making sure not to over-cook. Remove, cut lime in half and juice all pieces and then zest the lime over all pieces. This is such a great, light dish for Spring and the Creole seasoning and that blackened taste combined with the lime just makes it pop! Delish!

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Box of Corkscrew Pasta Tbls. Quality Margarine Reg. Size Bag of Frozen Peas (thawed) Large Red Pepper cut up and roasted in oven @ 350 degrees for 10 mins. 1 Bottle of Alfredo Sauce (in grocery aisle along with spaghetti sauce) Cook your pasta until still a little bite left in it; do not cook until mushy. After draining pasta, add to a glass or ceramic bowl and add your heated all the way through Alfredo sauce

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and the roasted red peppers. Salt & pepper to your desired taste and add the thawed peas last and gently stir so as not to squish the peas. This is a really good side dish to have with your Blackened Salmon as the creaminess of the Alfredo sauce truly compliments one another.

FEATHER-LIGHT SPRING COOKIES

1 Box of White Cake Mix 1 8 oz. Tub of Cool Whip 1 Egg Powdered Sugar (Confection) Mix all ingredients together to be dropped onto cookie sheet. Drop tablespoonful’s into a small bowl of Powdered Sugar to coat thoroughly to go on sheet. Bake at pre-heated 350 degrees for 12 minutes Cool before removing gently with a spatula. These are so light and not too sweet; just right. I’ve also done with other types of Cake Mix; red velvet, fudge chocolate, spice. The white ones’ just look airy and fluffy for Spring. Garnish w/ the zest of a tangerine over top for a little kick. Yummers!

CAMPFIRE STRAWBERRIES 1 Container of Big Sized Strawberries (it’s peak time now so be choosey) Farm Stands are good because often if you tell them they’re for a special recipe they’ll let you create your own selection box. 1 Bottle of premium Marshmallow Crème’; pour it out into a small glass or ceramic bowl. Wash your strawberries gently under cool water and dry with a paper towel very gently and then let rest on double paper towels to dry complete. Soak kabob wooden spears in water so they don’t burn and stick them into top of strawberry and then dip the bottom in the marshmallow crème’ and gently toast over fire until bottom golden brown. Can do over open flame gas stove too. These are so simple. Great to do w/ your kids. Enjoy!

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to AIM-2622-F-Ad for Tennessee.inddE-NEWS 1 Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) WHITE HOUSE PUSHES DRIVERLESS CARS The Obama administration aims to remove hurdles to making autonomous cars more widespread, and the President’s fiscal 2017 budget proposes spending $4 Billion over the next decade to accelerate the integration of driverless cars on U.S. roadways. The administration’s multi-billion dollar proposal, which would require Congressional approval, calls on federal regulators to work with auto makers and others to craft policies and rules regarding autonomous vehicles and their development. “We are going to do everything we can to advance safe, smart and sustainable transportation innovations,” announced Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx at the Detroit Auto Show, “We are bullish on automated vehicles.” In addition to the new testing programs, Foxx also unveiled ambitious federal guidelines that he says will get self-driving on the roads quicker -and more safely -- than ever thought possible. “(These actions) will provide the foundation and the path forward for manufacturers, state officials and consumers to use new technologies and achieve their full safety potential” he said. Now, NHTSA will seek input from automakers and others as the auto agency tries to wrap its arms around the deployment and operation of fully selfdriving cars as the norm, not an anomaly. In addition, the agency plans to team up with state partners and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators to develop a model driverless car policy states can implement, hopefully laying the groundwork for a consistent national policy. CONGRESSIONAL RPM ACT WOULD PROTECT THE SPORT OF RACING The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is attempting to regulate racing by prohibiting the conversion of street motorcycles and automobiles into competition-only racing vehicles, but newly-introduced legislation in Congress would prevent the EPA from impacting the lives of tens of thousands of armature and professional racers, their support teams and

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millions of race fans across the country. 11/1/11 5:06 PM Members of both chambers of Congress have introduced bipartisan versions of a bill that would protect the sport of racing by blocking the EPA from overregulating the industry and ensuring that it remains legal to convert street legal motor vehicles for racing purposes. The RPM Act (Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016); “A bill to exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act” H.R.4715, was introduced March 7, 2016 in the House by U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC) with 13 bipartisan co-sponsors, while companion measure S.2659 “to reaffirm that the EPA cannot regulate vehicles used solely for competition” was offered in the Senate on March 9 by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and three original co-sponsors. H.R.4715 states, in part: “at the time the Clean Air Act was written, and each time the Clean Air Act has been amended, the intent of Congress has been, and continues to be, that vehicles manufactured for, modified for, or utilized in organized motorized racing events would not be encompassed by the Clean Air Act’s definition of “motor vehicle”. The EPA recently re-opened the proposed regulation for more public comment. The regulation is scheduled for final approval this summer, so the time to act is NOW. WISCONSIN BILL WOULD RESTRICT ACCESS TO BLACK BOX DATA A bill that would require an owner’s consent to access data in “black boxes” in cars and motorcycles seems more likely than ever before to come up for a vote in January 2017, according to members of ABATE of Wisconsin, a grassroots lobbyist group that deals with motorcycle issues but now finds itself leading the charge in fighting for privacy. The bill covers not only Event Data Recorders or EDR’s but any device that is recording any information or tracking user behavior. Anyone that took the information without consent faces potential fines ranging from $200 to $2000 per incident. The bill says insurance companies would not be able to link the issuance or renewal of a liability policy to whether the vehicle has such a box, or whether the motorist allows the insurer to access or use data it collects. Currently, the boxes record such data only in the seconds before, during and after a crash. But critics like ABATE, worry about how much more information the devices might collect as they become more sophisticated. ABATE says while the timing of the recordings may be limited now, safe guards need to be in place should that change. At least 23 other states have passed laws defining who owns EDR data, according to Steve Panten, a spokesman for ABATE of Wisconsin, which supports the bill.

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DELAWARE Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally 2016 Thursday, May 19, 2016 Saturday, May 21, 2016 The 2016 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally is being held in Harrington, DE 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/ 3rd Annual Run for the Kids White Knuckle Racing Sunday, June 5th, 2016 - 10am6pm St. Anthony’s HNS 1812 Howland St. Wilmington DE. 19805 3rd Annual Run for the Kids - White Knuckle Racing All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware All Bikes Are Welcome $20.00 per person, Riders & Non-riders, Kids 10 & Under are Free?EVERYONE is WELCOME!!! Registration for Motorcycle Ride: 1012pm / Party to follow for everyone 2-6pm Blessing of the bikes / Kickstands up at Noon Police & Fire Escort - Rain or Shine Buffet, Live Music, DJ Bug from Rock Dat Entertainment, Pig Roast, Prizes & More! For more info: Larry Pesce @ 302602-5189

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Spring Fling Ride – MCV Saturday, May 7th, 2016 9:00 AM Mondo Pizza & Bar, 31 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Join us for Breakfast and a scenic 1.5 hour Back Road Group Ride followed by BBQ Lunch at Lake Redman $25 for one-up and $35 for two-up (Breakfast and Lunch Included) Breakfast and KSU at Mondo Pizza & Bar (31 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136) Breakfast Served at 9:00 Pre-ride safety meeting at 10:20 Ride Departs Promptly at 10:30 http://www.mcvcares.org/ 2016 Bikers Weekend Extravaganza Saturday, May 7th, 2016 9:00 AM Lamont’s Entertainment Complex 4400 Livingston Road, Pomonkey, MD. Live Bands Friday & Saturday Rain or Shine - No Pets - Dry Camping Only Bike Blessing Sat at Noon Vendors Welcome - 50/50 Raffles Trophies for Most Represented Clubs - In and Out of Town More Info: 301-283-0225 Bikers Inside the Beltway Thursday, May 12th, 2016 – 7:00pm Join motorcyclists from across the nation for this day of grass roots activism. Free motorcycle parking will be available adjacent to the Capitol. For more information – www.mrf.org 2016 Rolling Bike Shows Presented by Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic & Rider Insurance Saturday, May 14th, 2016 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 Music, Food, Beer and Good Times to be had at all. Back for the third year running, Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic, the ONLY Motorcycle Magazine that Matters! is once again bringing the Rolling Bike Show back to your area. Come on out and join us for a great day of Hot Bikes, entertainment, food, and good times. We will be holding (5) Five Rolling Bike Shows this year that will consist of (5) five classes: TOURING, CRUISER, CUSTOM, SPORT, and VINTAGE. Registration fees remain the same at minimum $10.00 per entry, with

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this year’s contributions going to the Maryland Motorcycle Riders PAC in support of their efforts to assist Abate in the fight for motorcycle rights. As always each class winner will receive a prize and of course we will have a Best in Show Winner that will receive a Readers Ride Article in the follow up magazine. Please check us out on Facebook for other great events and more information on each individual venue. www.facebook. com/trmdel or thru the contact us page on the website www. bigcityrhino.com. Battley Harley-Davidson’s Spring Poker Run & Fish Fry Saturday, May 14th, 2016 Your $20 donation gets you a great ride, a chance at some great prizes, coffee and doughnuts to start the ride, a fish fry lunch, and a limited edition metal ride pin. Registration opens at 8:30am with the first bikes leaving Battley at 9:30am. Last bikes are out at 10:30am. Prizes for top and worst poker hands, as well as a raffle with over $500 in prizes. Guided rides will leave the dealership every 45 minutes! Crusin’ for Critters Motorcycle Show Saturday, May 14th, 2016 10:00 AM-2:00 PM At AA County Animal Control – Millersville, MD The purpose of this event is to bring attention to animal adoption, hopefully to adopt animals at the event (last year 32 were adopted at the first show held!!) and to also bring attention to pet adoption to folks who maybe hadn’t considered adoption before whilst enjoying what we all love – riding! B.A.C.A. Child Abuse Awareness Ride Saturday, May 21st, 2016 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Darlington Fire Hall 2600 Castleton Rd. Darlington, MD. 21034 This is B.A.C.A. ‘s one and only fundraiser. Ride starts and ends at Darlington Fire Hall - Escorted by the Darlington VFD Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic

15th Annual British & European Classic Motorcycle Day Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM High Point Farm, Clarksburg, Maryland Concours, Swap Meet, Door Prizes, Tech Talks, Vintage Trials Demo. For All British & European Classic Motorcycles built through 1983 Admission $10 • Vendors from $25 (children under 12 free) classicmotorcycleday.org Battley’s Martian Ride – Night Ride! Saturday, May 24th 2016 Mars will be at perigee this week, the closest to the Earth it gets all year, and will be very bright in the night sky. The full moon also takes place two days earlier on the 22nd, so we should have a great ride under the moon. The group will make a stop far from the city lights so we can appreciate the very bright planet Mars in the night sky. Please gather at Battley Harley-Davidson at 7pm. Our ride will take us North were we can grab a bite to eat and get a good view of Mars. Battley’s Ride to the Wall Weekend: May 27 –Night Ride to Monuments. Gather at Battley H-D at 6pm with a full tank. As the sun sets the monuments light up. We’ll be next to the Korean, Lincoln, FDR, MLK, and Vietnam memorial (all memorials are open 24hrs.). So many bikes are in town to ride by day, join us and see the memorials in a whole new light at night! This ride is free and open to all makes and models. May 28 - Party. Live music! A free Ride to the Wall Party featuring free food, live music, and hundreds of motorcycles. Big Al the patch guy will be here sewing patches and leather - he can repair zippers, leather and shoes while you wait. See the Luke’s Wings charity armed forces tribute trike, and much more! From 9am to Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic

5pm at Battley Harley-Davidson. May 29 - Police Escorted Ride to the Pentagon to Stage for Rolling Thunder. Start gathering at Battley Harley-Davidson at 6am as 4,000 of your fellow bikers prepare to ride to the Pentagon and stage for Rolling Thunder. We will have free doughnuts and coffee around 7am. There will be a pre-ride briefing and Pledge of Allegiance before we depart at 8am. The Boy Scouts will present the colors and we will have some live music performances, too. This is a police escorted ride LIKE NO OTHER around the beltway to the Pentagon. 16th Annual Rolling Thunder Party - LAMA Baltimore Chapter Saturday, May 28th, 2016 1:00 PM-9:00 PM Comfort Inn & Suites BWI Airport, 6921 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21225 Come Celebrate the Baltimore Chapter’s 16th Anniversary While remembering those who have served, with good food, friends, music, vendors, raffles, and much more. Tickets $15 per person at Gate Includes meal and soda More Info: Eddie Martinez - 443-8548254 Rolling Thunder Demonstration Sunday May 29th Noon Assemble at the North Pentagon Parking Lot at 8:00 AM At Noon, the Demonstration will begin with a ride through Washington D. C. to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to pay respect to our brothers and sisters who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy every day and for the full accounting of all POW’s-MIA’s and Veterans Rights. For more Info www.rollingthunder1. com 16th Annual Dick Gelfman’s Ride Across Maryland Saturday, June4-5, 2016 The 16th annual Ride Across Maryland is more than just a ride...it’s a journey to bring hope to cancer survivors in our community. Departing from Columbia, MD, the ride features an escorted drive over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and onward through Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore, MAY 2016

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Registration begins at 9:00AM with kickstands up at 11:00AM Riders: $20.00 Passengers: $10.00 Food will be available for Purchase before and after ride All ride proceeds benefit the B.A.C.A. Patapsco Valley Chapter and their fight against child abuse.

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Apple Mountain Motorcycle Rally Aug. 10th – 14th

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arriving in Ocean City at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort. Festivities continue throughout the weekend in celebration of the fundraising efforts of the riders for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, founded in 1997, changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. The ride starts at The Mall in Columbia and ends at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort in Ocean City, MD. www.rideacrossmaryland.org Operation: God Bless America XXVI Sunday, June 5th @ 9:30AM Travel Center- I81 & Rt. 16 Greencastle, PA Motorcyclists Ride for Veterans Register at the Travel Center in Greencastle, PA. 9:30-11:30am Depart at Noon Arrive at Martinsburg VA Hospital WV (1:00pm) All bikers Welcome More Info - 717-328-9238 Biker Sunday Celebration and Bike Blessing Sunday, June 5th @ 9:30AM Perryville High School, 1696 Perryville Rd, Perryville, MD 21903 Biker Sunday Celebration and Bike Blessing 10:15 Non-Denominational Church Celebration 11:30 Bike Blessing 12:00 Outdoor Activities 50 Mile Ride to Follow the Blessing ($20/Rider for Ride - Register online www.bikersunday.com) Free Food and Drinks, Live Band, Kid Activities, and More ABATE of Maryland - 2016 Annual State Party Friday, June 10th -June 12th Allegany County Fairgrounds, Mountains, Motorcycles, and Music! ABATE of Maryland - Annual State Party Tattoo Contests, Biker Rodeo, Field Events, and Scenic Rides Hang out at the ABATE SALOON Where there is always something going on!

Food and Drink are always available. Music by - R&R Train and Snakebite Weekend Pass - $40 for Members, $50 for Non-Members Day Pass - $25 for Members or Nonmembers Must be over 18 Contact - defendercycleworks@ yahoo.com for more info The Honor Ride Saturday, June 18, 2016 | Registration and staging starts at 11:00 a.m. | Departure at 2:30 p.m. In 2012, MPT embarked on a multiyear project to recognize and thank the men and women who sacrificed so much – often their very lives – during the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War. The Honor Ride is one of the ways in which we hope to honor and salute these courageous men and women. Military veteran motorcycle organizations, associations, and groups are invited to participate in the motorcycle Honor Ride to salute fallen and missing service members of the Vietnam-era. Who: Vietnam veteran riders, riderveterans of other wars, military family members (from Maryland and nearby states) are all invited! Our goal is to have 1,017 riders participate to represent and honor the 1,017 Marylanders listed as missing in action or killed in action. What: The Honor Ride is a principal component of the opening day of the Maryland Public Television veterans tribute event, LZ Maryland. Where: Veteran-participants will travel from their many separate locations to American Legion Post 22 in Towson, MD and then travel to and enter the LZ Maryland event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium in formation. Important Notes:This is the only year this ride will take place. There are no rider or participant fees with this ride. 2016 Rolling Bike Shows Presented by Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic & Rider Insurance Saturday, June 18, 2016 – Noon6:00pm Creekside Inn, 1225 Security Rd, Hagerstown, MD

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Music, Food, Beer and Good Times to be had at all. Bike Show Registration ends at 3pm $10.00 Min. Contribution to Register All Contributions will be going towards the efforts of the Maryland Motorcycle Riders PAC Shrimp Feast - Chosen Sons MC Saturday, June 18, 2016 – Noon6:00pm 1725 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD Shrimp Feast - Chosen Sons MC Pasadena Chapter $25 At the Door - Soda and Water Included Beer - $2.00 (We have the Right to refuse Entry) (All Profits to Benefit STONE SOUP FOUNDATION)

WEST VIRGINIA Breastest Ride Forever Saturday, May 21, 2016 11:30 AM Triple S H-D - Come ride with us as we continue the fight against breast cancer and celebrate those who courageously fought the disease. $20 Donation with all money going to the American Cancer Society Chapter in Morgantown. Lunch and Live music to follow ride. Registration is from 11:30 - 12:30 and the ride leaves for Cool Springs at 12:30. All ride participants will receive 100 customer loyalty points. Crusin for a Cure - 2nd Annual Poker Run Saturday, June 11th, 2016 9:00 AM Robins Nest Travel Center, Robins Way, Jane Lew, WV Crusin for a Cure - 2nd Annual Poker Run Robin’s Nest Travel Center - Bobbin’s Rockin’ Robins All Bikes Welcome - Door Prizes $300 Best Hand - $100 Worst Hand Ride Begins @ Robins Nest Travel Center Buffet Breakfast for Riders with $20 Rider / $10 Passenger Kickstands up at Noon Ride Ends at Bryans and Brent’s Place

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Hogs for Dogs Dice Run Saturday, June 18th – 10:00am-6:00pm Kickstands Bar & Grill, 3200 Junkins Avenue, Clarksburg, WV. The Humane Society of Harrison County & B&B Harley Davidson Sign up at Kickstands between - 10Noon $20 per Rider and $5 for Passenger For more Info - Facebook Page hogsfordogsdicerunwv

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Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally Thursday, June 16th -June 18th Shepherdstown, WV Join as well celebrate women motorcyclists and support women fighting cancer. Rides - Biker Games Banquet - Nightly Entertainment - and Much More! More info: www.mawmr.org

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DEALERS & SHOPS A to Z Cycles 1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.com

Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575

Baltimore Harley Davidson 8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003 www.hdstore.com

Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com

Battley Harley Davidson / Battley Cycles 7830 Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-4581 www.battley.com

RG Honda-Yamaha 1619 Buckhannon Pike Nutter Fort, WV 26301 304-624-5420 www.rghonda.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 Huntingtown, MD 20639 866-518-9101 www.brokenwingcycles.com Café’s Custom Cycles 2630 Hunterstown Hampton Rd. New Oxford, PA 17350 717-624-7820 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 Jim’s Battery Warehouse Laurel Commerce Center 14721-K Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 301-604-7333

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 Triple S Harley Davidson Exit 155 off I-79 Morgantown, WV 304-284-8244 www.tripleshd.com The Twisted Spoke 97 Milford Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-326-4644 www.twistedspokeinc.com Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953

Bars & Restaurants Apehanger’s Bar & Grill 9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650 Bryans & Brent’s Place 229 N. River Street Weston, WV 26452 304-997-8722 Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Popes Creek Rd. Newburg, MD 20644 301-259-4514 www.gilliganspier.com Hickory House 1137 US Hwy 19 North Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-269-7373 Heavy Hitters 30125 Three Notch Rd Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 (301) 884-3820 Kickstands Bar & Grill 3200 Junkins Ave Clarksburg, WV 26301 Off South 28th Street

Seabreeze / Swampy’s 27130 S. Sandgates Rd Mechanicsville, MD 301-373-5217 Second Chance Saloon 5888 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045 443-545-5844 2ndchancesaloon.com Swamp Fox Tavern 4404 Sissonville Drive Charleston, WV 25312 304-340-8094 The Ridge Tavern & Grill Route 19 / Marion Co. Line Rivesville, WV 26588 304-278-8041 The Scuttlebutt 12320 Neale Sound Dr Cobb Island, MD 20625 (240) 233-3113 The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com

Lamont’s Entertainment Complex 4400 Livingston Road Pomonkey, MD 20640 301-283-0225

The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net

Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com

Timeless Tavern 1745 Snow Hill Road Stockton, MD 21864 410-632-1555

Phil’s Place 5826 Gallent Green Road Hughesville,Md 301-274-3515 Pit & Pub 2706 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD. 21842 www.pitandpub.com 410-289-2020 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

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Toot’s Bar 23971 Mervell Dean Road Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2955 Vino’s Bar and Grill / Copper Pint 812 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston, WV 681-205-2435 Warreners Tavern 21603 Middletown Rd. Freeland, MD 21053 410-357-9494

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Apparel / Retail In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568 Maryland Small Arms Range 9801 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-0800 www.msar.com Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323 Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211 Renegade Classics of Baltimore 9026 Pulaski Hwy, Middle River, MD 21220 (410) 574-7433 http://renegadebaltimore.com/ Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic

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Photography Bobby Tarowsky 304-797-1470 • 304-723-8955 www.BobbyTRocks.com Michael J. Alves US Patriot Photography www.uspatriotphotography.com

Tattoo Derma Doodle Tattoo Studio 355 Meadowdale Rd. Fairmont, WV 26544 304-816-3016

Thinkin Ink (Clarksburg) 196 Buckhannon Pike #A Clarksburg, WV 26301 301-622-7272 Big City Body Art 154 C Lafayette Ave Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162

Atlantic Hotel Oceanfront Boardwalk & Wicomico Street Ocean City, MD 800-3-ATLANTIC Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com

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Thinkin Ink (Fairmont) 508 Race Street Fairmont, WV 26354 304-366-1279

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Mineral Springs Motel 1 Springs Street Webster Springs, WV 26288 304-847-5305 www.Mineralspringsmotel.net

home improvement D&B Pool Services 30135 Three Notch Rd. Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-934-1274 www.dandbpools.com

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Clubs, Organizations & Riding Groups C.E.’s Helping Hands (Old Fields, WV) A non-profit organization enlisting the help of other good hearted people wanting to contribute to the cause of helping others in need. The organization holds monthly meetings and several fundraising rides every year. Donations are always appreciated. Women on Two and Three Meetup.com/WomenOn2-3 www.WomenOnTwoAndThree.com Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic. 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.

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Law offices of Jay Irwin Block 90 Painters Mill Rd. Suite 131 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-356-6555 800-875-6554

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Weatherholtz Bonding 306 W. Stephens Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-5888 www.weatherholtzbonding.com

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Walton’s Bail Bonding 49 W. Main Street Buchannon, WV 26201 304-473-8955

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

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