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Cigar Review...................................................21 Diary of a Biker Chic........................................23 Center Calendar..............................................26 Featured Bike: Grim Reaper...........................28

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hew!! OC Bike Fest was a Blast!!! I just got back and got the trailer unloaded. It’s gonna take me a few days to recover. One of these days I will remember exactly what happens at this event. I always remember parts of the event but it’s all kind of hazy. I know most of you know what I’m talking about. I can’t wait to do it again next year. If I can get my two brain cells to cooperate I will try and write some of the things we did and saw during OC Bike Fest in an upcoming issue. This month we have an article about that great bike event Apple Mountain. That is always one to attend and Smiles writes about all the reasons you should attend. That ol’ Hillbilly sits down and sips some shine with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Artimus Pyle. If you missed it last month we have started a new column for our lady riders and readers called Diary of a Biker Chick. Our man Flynn takes on another cigar and writes up a review for those about to smoke. As we ride into the fall time of year I wanted to ask each one of you to ride a little more careful on the roads around our state. With the leaves about to start falling and the various animals out wandering around and the four wheeled species we have a lot to look out for this fall. So take your time and enjoy the trip. Keep changing lanes and following the leader.

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RELIGIION VS. CHRISTIAN

If you’re not ready for that, you can join me at my church. A church where two of the pastors ride motorcycles and the congregation loves bikers. In fact this spring during “Biker Sunday” we had over a dozen bikes IN THE CHURCH! That’s right, in the isle and in front of the stage. This is a church where all are welcome with open arms like Jesus taught in Matthew 9.

Haven`t seen you in church lately, thought that was you riding by, so I thought I would visit you here. I can’t really blame you for not going to church; a lot of those “religious folks” get a little uppity or nervous when a biker walks in. Then again most of those “religious folks” don’t know Jesus like I do. That’s right, I know Jesus. He is a personal friend of mine. I am a Christian. That’s not my religion, it’s a relationship. Let me repeat that. Real Christians know the Lord Jesus Christ. I know a Person, not a lifestyle. I’m talking about the God of the universe. I know Him.

Matthew 9: 10-12 Later, as Jesus and his disciples were eating dinner at Matthew’s house, there were many notorious swindlers there as guests! The Pharisees (religious folks) were indignant. “Why does your teacher associate with men like that?”

I don’t “believe” He exists. I know Him. Personally. I have a living relationship with the Creator. I talk to Him through prayer and He guides me with His Word, the Bible, and by His Holy Spirit who lives in me. I have known Him since I was a teen of 14 years old. For a time I turned my back on Him, but now we’re real close.

“Because people who are well don’t need a doctor! It’s the sick people who do!” was Jesus’ reply. Then he added, “Now go away and learn the meaning of this verse of Scripture, ‘It isn’t your sacrifices and your gifts

All the arguments about the bible can’t change that. All the hypocrites sitting in the pews can’t change that. All the atheists, Darwin’s theories, the storms of this life have no impact on my friendship with the Lord. Even if I get hit by a drunk or drugged driver (for a third time) while riding my motorcycle and die a horrible death, that doesn’t change the fact that I know and love Jesus with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, forever. He is my Creator, my Savior, my Lord and my God. It is my hope that you would turn from your sin and trust Jesus Christ so that you too can testify to the unchanging truth that “eternal life means to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ”! [John 17:3] It’s not complicated. It’s a simple 4 step process: Recognize your sin separates you from God. (See Romans 3:23 & James 4:17)

I want—I want you to be merciful.’ For I have come to urge sinners, not the self-righteous, back to God.”

Realize that God loves you and sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for your sins and rise again. (See John 3:16 & I Peter 3:18)

Meet me any Sunday at 11am at Perry Hall Family Worship Center and check us out at PHFWC.org. It’s a nice Sunday morning ride from most anywhere you can pick up this issue of Thunder Roads.

Receive Jesus into your life by faith by praying about your decision. (See John 3:36 & Ephesians 2:8) Then turn from your sin, listen to God by reading the Bible (start with the book of John), Pray about everything (talk to your new friend), find a bible teaching church and tell others. Need a bible? Contact me at mdbikerforChrist@yahoo.com. I have one just for you. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

If you can’t come to my church, try another, and if you don’t feel welcome there, turn your back on the Pharisees, get in the wind and try again. Ches & Cat

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SOPHIA – Hey there, my name is Sophia! I am a super playful and affectionate Pharaoh Hound mix! I really enjoy spending time with people whether we are snuggling on the couch, taking a walk, or playing. I am an athletic girl (I rock at agility) with smarts. (I know sit, down and paw already!) I have such a fun, bubbly personality that I can make pretty much any situation we are in a fun time! Speaking of bubbly... one of my favorite games is popping bubbles that people blow for me! If you are looking for a girl to brighten up your life than please come to BHS and ask to visit with me! P.S. I’m a celebrity! I was featured in People Magazine, co-starred in The Shakespeare Factory’s play, and was a model chosen for the national art campaign, The 66 Dogs Project. ARWEN - Hi there my name is Arwen! I am a very smart girl who knows lots of commands such as sit, stay, down and paw!! I have lived with both dogs and cats but would prefer to be the only animal in my next home. I can be a little shy and cautious when first meeting new people but I will warm up to you! I enjoy going for walks and eating out of kongs. I love food:) If interested in more information, or in meeting me please contact our trainers Amanda and Christine at aserafini@bmorehumane.org or clando@bmorehumane. org to set up an appointment. Thank you SYBIE - Hello, everyone! My name is Sybie, and I came to BHS when someone tied me to a tree and left me near the shelter gate. I was so scared and confused! Fortunately, the staff here has spent a lot of

time helping me to trust people again, and blossom into a wonderful companion. Tammy is the Intake Manager here, and she and several other staff members have grown to really love me. It feels so good! I’m well taken care of here, but now what I really want more than anything is a true forever home of my very own. I love going for long walks and racing around fenced yards, as well as playing with tennis balls and non-stuffed toys. It is unclear how I would be with other dogs, so if you have one, we would do a dog intro to make sure that everyone gets along. Through positive reinforcement training, I’m learning how to respond to basic requests -- I’d love to show off my beautiful “sit” for you! Occasionally I’ll even paw you endearingly in hopes of acquiring your attention... and a treat or two. If you are interested in sharing a loving life with me please fill out an application first. To ensure we all have a safe, happy life together BHS is requiring a low traffic home that has a fenced-in yard (no electric fencing) with a gate that can lock from the inside. I must be muzzled for vet exams and of course, when we’re outside of our home and yard, I should never be left unsupervised or be off leash. After all, it would be very upsetting to be separated from you. My adopter must have previous successful experience with a high energy dog with limited self-control within the last 5 years. And to make sure we’re adjusting well, BHS will visit us at home. I am hoping there is someone out there willing to give me a chance and realize what a great girl I am once they meet me. Thank you for reading my profile BRU – Hi there! My name is Bru and I am a five year old mastiff mix looking for a hiking partner to call my own! I love going for walks and playing with my favorite Jolly ball. I’d like to consider myself a smart boy so training classes with a positive reinforcement trainer is something I am interested in! BHS has some trainers that would love to get us set up together! Naturally I should always be kept on lead while out on my walks and hikes so we don’t get separated. Hope to see you soon

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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids; who always tell it like it is) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. Dennis, age 10 -No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. Terri, age 10 WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED? Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.. Beth, age 10 HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED? You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. Kelly, age 8 WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON? Both don’t want any more kids. Derek, age 8 WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE? Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen really long enough. Jody, age 8 (Precious) On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Vernon, age 10 IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED? It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. Lil’ Rhino, age 9 (Bless you child ) HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN’T GET MARRIED? There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there? Mike, age 8 (Good point) And the #1 Favorite is ....... HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK? Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck. Andrew age 10 If your husband tries to fib to you then maybe he should be run over by a dump truck. Renee, age 9 10. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO MAKE SURE YOUR MARRIAGE WILL ALWAYS BE HAPPY? Maybe take vacations....apart. Bob, age 10 You could always have a party but tell your husband that he can work late. Shelly, age 9 * Obviously ALL these kids are REALLY smart! THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

Myron Greenberg, a wealthy L.A. businessman received a letter of Audit from the IRS. It really upsets him and he called his Accountant, Saul Meyers. Myron (pleading): “Saul, what are they doing to me? Why are they doing this to me?” Saul (calming): “Myron, don’t worry about it. I’ve got all the receipts, the account is up to date, it’s no problem. But let me give you a bit of advice. When you go to the Audit, make a bad impression. Wear the crummiest, dirtiest clothes you’ve got. Have holes in your shoes, ripped pants and look shabby. I mean really look terrible, because if they have a little sympathy, they’ll go easy on you.” Then Myron called his Lawyer, Charlie Steinberg. His Lawyer said: “Myron, it’s no problem, I’m sure they got the receipts, I’m sure everything is up to date, you’ve got a great Accountant, don’t worry about it. Let me give you a tip. When you go to the Audit, it’s very important that you make a good impression. Wear your best suit, and your shirt with a silk tie and cuff links and shine your shoes, look like somebody. Because if you look like a “somebody”, they respect you, and will go easy on you.” And now he’s torn. And that night he bumped into his Rabbi at the Deli. And Myron told the Rabbi his dilemma. Rabbi: “Myron, it reminds me of sometimes when I perform a wedding. The bride’s father will tell his daughter that on her wedding night to wear a nightgown with a high collar and long sleeves and a full-length robe...cover up, you know, be a little demure. And the mother says, ‘Don’t be silly. Wear a low cut “negligee” with the cleavage sticking out -- look a little sexy’... and, Myron, I will say to you just like I say to the bride on her wedding night; it makes no difference what you wear, you’re gonna’ get f***ed.

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly And his Special Guest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member Artimus Pyle

hen I was growing up there were lots of great rock and roll bands. I was lucky to have seen a lot of them. All of us had our favorites and the lists varied a lot because of how many good bands that there were at the time. For me and a lot of you reading this there was one band that sort of rose to the top and was always a little higher up on the pedestal of great bands. Of course you know I’m talking about Lynyrd Skynyrd. I was lucky enough to be at the Apple Mountain bike rally this year and got the chance to sit around and sip some shine with the bands famous drummer Artimus Pyle. After spending the afternoon talking with him I was treated to a concert that took me back in my life some 30 years to a time I thought had gone forever until I heard the Artimus Pyle Band. I want to thank Artimus for his time and for him answering all my questions even the ones that brought back some tough memories. Thank you Brother! HB- You joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in or around 1974 I believe. Is that right? AP- That’s right and it was because Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band told Ronnie Van Zant about me. I owe two people for the opportunity to meet Ronnie and be in the LS band and that was Charlie Daniels and Paul Riddle the young drummer for the Marshall Tucker Band. I actually auditioned for Charlie Daniels band. He thought one of his drummers was going to leave and I drove out and played for him and the drummer decided not to leave the band. Charlie felt bad that I had driven all this way and he said he might know a band that needed a drummer. Between Charlie and Paul calling Ronnie I got an audition and the rest is pretty much history. HB-What do you think about when you think back on those early days and the great concerts you all played in? What was it like? AP- Sitting in the back and playing the drums and watching Ronnie was like what it must have been like to be onstage with Elvis. It’s the only thing I believe would have come close to that feeling. He had such stage presence. I had a great seat to watch him work his magic in front of huge crowds of people. HB- How was Ronnie off stage when the whole world wasn’t watching? AP- He was a gentleman and a fisherman. He had style and grace but like any of us when you pour a bottle of Jack Daniels down his or anybody’s throat you act crazy. Not to mention some of the other things we had going on that I won’t mention 12

here but we all know what I’m talking about. I spent a lot of time with Ronnie. We roomed together on our bus and we spent all kinds of time together. It was great when we just talked and the craziness wasn’t there. He was a prolific writer and his songs are on the radio everyday. They are in movies and on TV everyday all around the world. Ronnie would be very proud of his songs being still played and relevant to new generations today and in the future. HB- I’ve asked other bands this question and I wanted to see how you felt about it. How does it feel to have songs like you are associated with and you know they are going to live forever? AP- Good is good and what is really amazing is that there are no filler songs. Every song people know and sing with. As the drummer I find it so unique that each song is different. That’s rare in a band. Every song means something different to a LS band fan. So when we do our sets we don’t do a big hit and then some fillers and end with Freebird. Every song is great and everybody knows them. I still get goose bumps sometimes. I’m very proud to have been a part of it. HB- Let’s talk a little about your USMC service. I know once a Marine always a Marine. I can see you still wear the emblem on your hat. AP- I’m very proud to be a Marine. My father was a Marine in WWII. My uncle Johnny was a Marine in Korea. I had to go through boot camp being reminded by everyone that I was Gomer Pyle. Shazam! Surprise,surprise,surprise! The young people training today never know when their Corps training will help them later in life. When our plane crashed my training kicked in and helped me go get some help. HB- I hate to bring up the plane crash and those tough memories. What were the events that led up to the crash and what was it like afterwards? AP-We were running out of gas and I was in the cockpit trying to help. The plane was supposed to land at Baton Rouge La. Airport. I stumbled out of the wreckage and tried to get my bearings. I had torn cartilage in my chest and ribs. I saw some cows at the edge of the swamp and headed towards the cows and the field. I stopped to help as many of my friends as I could find or see but I knew we needed more help. I rolled over a barbed wire fence. With all the bruises and the pain I was in I hardly felt it. I had to walk about a ½ mile across a newly plowed field until I got to a farm house and I knocked on the door and the farmer answered with a shotgun. I tried

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to tell him we had been in a plane crash and needed help. It wasn’t sinking in to him. I felt something sting my shoulder and spin me around. They told me later I had been shot by this farmer. He finally started to listen to me and brought me into the house to use the phone. I called the authorities and then called my wife to tell her I was ok. The farmer threw me into his truck and took me back across the field followed by the police and fire departments. We were all taken to 5 different hospitals. It was one of the toughest times of my life. It’s a miracle any of us survived that crash. I asked some other questions about the band and the things that we have all read about in the years since the plane crash.

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Artimus answered them honestly and spoke of the things only bands go through. It was sad to hear this part of the story because they had been friends and been through so much together. What followed most of us know about lawsuits and accusations back and forth from everywhere and the only thing any of us wanted was to hear that sound again. Artimus did say that he has no bad feelings towards any of his former band mates and only wishes them the best in life. The music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. I can tell you that the Artimus Pyle Band came out and did a blistering set of every Skynyrd song you could ever want to hear. I won’t forget the sight of looking from backstage as he introduced Freebird and all the lighters and cell phones lighting up that mountain. One of the best things was watching him hold up our Thunder Roads WV biker shirt and then laying it on his drums as he played Freebird the way it’s supposed to sound. His band is awesome and I encourage all of you to catch one of their shows soon. They were AWESOME. Members of the band are Brad Durden-vocals and keyboards, Scott Raines-guitar, Tony Black-bass, Jerry Lyda-guitar, and of course at 66 years young Artimus Pyle. That’s it for this month. It’s time for a nice relaxing Jaxsin cigar and of course it’s time to gather in a circle and lose the lid. I love this time when I get to sip the shine. Remember to share with friends and I always save a little for Big Dog. God Bless you and keep you until next time. – Hillbilly

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Just when I thought our list of to do’s was long enough, something else pops up. Seems like we are always putting out fires. Problem is that the fires keep getting bigger. At the top of the list is profiling and motorcycle only checkpoints. These issues will be dealt with on a laegislative level. Now we have NO COLORS in Ocean City. I happened to be sent a link to Delmarva Bike Weeks site and discovered that the police chief has posted that colors/cuts are not allowed in Ocean City. Who gave him that authority? This is a first. A whole city doing away with any colors. Questions just keep popping into my mind. Who will enforce it? How will it be enforced? What law are you breaking? Who’s idea was this? Will they be stopping American Legion Riders, HOG, ABATE, Red Knights, Blue Knights, Vietnam Vets MC or just 1% clubs? Why do bikers continue to support this by going down there and giving them their hard earned dollars?

meter. Who comes up with this stuff? The law which we had introduced and which we wrote says two bikes to one spot. Does Ocean City have separate laws of its own? Needless to say, my phone was ringing off the hook. Motorcyclists across the state had the same questions as I did. Several phone calls with the President of the COC (Coalition of Clubs) and with our ABATE attorney and COC attorney brought us closer to a solution. We all agreed it was a violation of our first amendment rights but what are we going to do about it. A couple phone calls to the right people and problem solved for now. The NO COLORS will be removed from website and Ocean City police will not be enforcing it. We must now look to the future and make sure this doesn’t happen at all next year. Working together does bring positive results and this is a good example of that. Next time you see a COC or ABATE member thank them for all they do for motorcyclists in the state. Join the COC and ABATE and be part of an unstoppable team.

I also noticed on the site that 4 bikes can park at one meter but each bike has Michelle Holcomb to prove they paid. This is impossible. 4 people can’t pay at one time at one Executive Director

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ALABAMA (“BAMA”) WHITE BBQ SAUCE This is SO delicious and can use on/in all kinds of ways then just on chicken. Cluckin’ A. 2 Cups of Quality Mayo (*or Miracle Whip) 3 Tbls. Horseradish; Fresh or Bottled 4 Tbls. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Tbls. Lime Juice; Fresh or Bottled 1 tsp. Sugar or Splenda 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Spice 2 tsps. Salt (Kosher or Sea if want) 4 tsps. Ground Black Pepper Mix it all up, slather it all over your chicken, lay on a REALLY hot grill to get good grill marks, then move to the side to cook slowly. Slather more on before serving. SMOTHERED CHICKEN IN CAST IRON My Mom (my beloved Guardian Angel) used to make this once a week and I remember walking in, the smell filling up the entire house, and knowing that I was definitely staying home for supper. In A HUGE cast-iron skillet, med. high heat, add: Enough quality Olive Oil to just cover the bottom of pan. To this add 3 good size pats of butter or quality margarine 1 Green Pepper; cored and med-thin slices, then cut those in half 1 Red Pepper; same way 1 Yellow Pepper; same way 1 Huge Sweet Yellow Onion; medium chop 1 Box of Sliced Mushrooms; pat dry and add last 1/2 Lb. of Bacon; fried crisp, drained and put aside Saute’ up all your veggies. Use slotted spoon and remove to a side plate. Make up a spice mix of palmful of: cinnamon, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, coriander, celery salt, garlic powder, and whatever else you really like. Pat chix good & dry; rub spice mix all into chicken, really good. Let just rest while you’re sauteing veggies. After removing veggies, put your chicken in; skin side down, cook until deep golden brown, flip and turn heat down to low, add veggies back in so that they encircle chicken, not covering. Just let go like 40 minutes, slow and low, until bottom golden

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brown and then, at end, flip chix back over and top each piece generously with rough-chop bacon and kinda’ press down. Next add your favorite cheese on top of bacon. My mom (and me) always used Monterey Jack but you can use Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Baby Swiss or Brie....whatever; you’re the Cook. Put a lid on it to let cheese melt and a good trick is to just add a like 3 Tbls. of water to mix and then cover and it creates this heavenly steam chamber. Let go 5 mins. Remove lid and slide skillet off of heat and just let it rest for 5 mins. * I didn’t say this in the beginning but use whatever pieces of chicken or even a whole chopped up bird. I only do wings as they have the most amazing flavor. But a couple breasts thrown in would be good also. This is freakin’ INCREDIBLE! All those veggies, this awesome flavored chicken so tender it literally falls off the bone, the skin is infused with sauce and spices, and then there’s this gravy that’s created that is a silky wonder.This is food that creates forevva’ memories. And that’s what cooking is all about. BALSAMIC PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS Portabello ‘shrooms are SO meaty, you could serve them as an entree.But I like as a side dish. Costco or Sam’s Club is your best bet to get BIG ‘shroom caps. Take a teaspoon and run it all along the inside to remove all that “fuzz” up under the inside lip. Now, take a damp cloth and rub them down good. Do Not Wash under water as you’ll end up with a limp shroom and nobody wants that. Fry up a tube of sausage, your fave brand, drain and put aside. Add shrooms, cap side down to drippings, add couple pats of butter and med. heat saute’ till golden brown both sides. Drain bottom down for 10 mins. on paper towels. Stuff with chopped purple onion and sausage mix. Place back in skillet and top with your favorite cheese. Do the lid trick again; couple Tbls. of water and tight lid it for 5 mins. Remove to serving dish, drizzle reduced down till thick, quality Balsamic Vinegar over top.This is flayva’! K.I.S.S. STRAWBERRIES & ANGEL CAKE BIG quart of big, totally ripe, delicious s-berries. Slice thick. Discard tops cut. Sprinkle sugar or Splenda all over the top in a flat, glass dish. Pour white corn syrup all over generously and let hang out in fridge for about 3 hours. Buy you a gorgeous Angel Food Cake, slice it up, pour your fabulously reduced down strawberries and tons of delish “sauce” over & top with real whip cream

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CIGAR REVIEW T BY OUR MAN FLYNN

oday’s review is from a company that I have dubbed a “legacy” cigar brand. Montecristo has been around a long time and has a really neat back story, that if we meet at an event, I’ll be sure to tell you all about. Today we will be discussing the newest in a long line of Montecristo cigars released this year at the I.C.P.R. convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aptly named “The Espada” it is a Nicaraguan puro (meaning all the leaves are from Nicaragua) coming from the farms of one Nestor Plasencia. The filler is a great trio of Habano seco from the Jalapa valley, Habano viso from the volcanic slope of Ometepe, and some Habano ligero from the Condega valley. This is all bound by a vintage 2009 binder leaf from Jalapa and brought together with a wrapper vintage 2010 Habano, also from the Jalapa valley. Upon first glance this cigar is a bit flashy for a Montecristo which normally comes with a simple band, this one comes with a triple

band including a large center band with crossed swords. This makes sense being that Espada means sword. The wrapper has a soft brown hue with small veins and exudes a spicy aroma pre light. Once you put a flame to the end of this cigar you find the draw to be quite inviting as it gives you a strong, yet not overpowering spice note. As you continue the smoke, you find some maple and earthy tones through the first third, that while somewhat unbalanced is still a pleasure. In the second third you’ll find the same woody undertones such as maple and oak with a hint of cedar. The final third, however, is when the cigar seems to come alive. With the complexity of coffee and maple doing a dance on the palate making the whole cigar feel complete. Another smoke finished and its time for the stats. At an $11.00 dollar price point it certainly costs as much as a Montecristo should, but I’m not seeing the usual quality. Yes, the final third saved the cigar, yet the other two thirds were uncoordinated and frankly sloppy, not at all what you expect from this particular brand. That being said this is not a bad cigar, simply a bad Montecristo, thus it has found its way into my humidor and it should yours as well.

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DIARY OF A BIKER CHIC :

t’s October already?!? Where did the summer go? I always feel like the summer flies by and the fall and winter time just creep along. I guess the old saying, “time flies when you are having fun” is true. What a summer it’s been. Looking back on the past few months, I’d have to say that I’ve been enjoying the ride, learning, and observing. Back in April, on the 5th to be exact, I bought myself a brand new bike and fell in love with it almost immediately. I was ready for some new adventures on it and that’s just what I got! Within a week I put 250 miles on it…which is a lot for me considering I work two jobs. Since then, I’ve been everywhere from PA, to NJ, to WV, and various parts of MD on that bike. The trips aren’t over just yet. I got a couple more I want to get in before it gets too cold. Eventually, I’d like to take a longer trip. An idea has been rattling around in my head ever since I got the new bike. I want to save up my leave time at work, and once I have enough time saved up, take a month off in the spring or summer time so I can take a month long journey on the bike. Suggestions of routes are accepted. I also want to do this trip solo. Over the past few months of my riding adventures, I’ve got many memories stored in my mind, in my heart, and all of them have been written in my blogs so I won’t re-write things I already have. Each trip, though, proved to teach me something new either about myself, life, or other people. On June 1st I took my first trip to Gettysburg on a motorcycle - I’ve visited there many times before but never on a bike. I rode solo and spent the whole day out there on the bike. I was able to go whichever way I wanted and what I learned from this trip was that taking a road that you don’t know, have no idea where it will take you or will you will end up is a must on any solo trip. You find some amazing back roads and beautiful scenery. Gettysburg has that going on for it and I found out just by aimlessly wondering around! When I hit 1,000 miles on my bike towards the end of June, I had been riding with a new biker chic who had only been riding for a couple of months. Watching her be a little nervous and cautious reminded me of when I started riding back in 2007! I’ve realized that when I started riding 7 years ago, there didn’t seem to be too many chic riders. However, now, I see them everywhere and I think it’s a beautiful thing! At the start of July, I took a trip to PA with a couple of friends and a few riders I didn’t know. This was my first time ever taking my bike through a tunnel. This was also my first time watching someone who is a motorcycle instructor take a turn way too sloppy and almost losing her life to an oncoming vehicle. I learned that no matter how long you have been riding, you always have to be paying attention and be cautious and careful! Finally in mid-July it was time for the Gettysburg bike week. It was my first time going to the Gettysburg one and I had a blast! It was also my first time ever to ride without wearing a helmet! I’m all about safety when it comes to riding. In fact, I don’t feel safe riding without a helmet, but hey, when in Rome…so I tried it out and I can now see why so many people hate wearing helmets. It’s a different feeling riding with no helmet; it’s more THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

freeing and more comfortable. I’ll keep wearing my helmet but I think everyone should try it at least once if given the chance. Life is too short not to try new things! It was shortly after that trip that I met an older man named Dale who reminded me that life was too important to be taken so seriously. I was reminded of many things after having that conversation with a stranger who was also a biker. We all have a story to tell, hell we’ve been through and fun times we’ve laughed through. Take the time to listen to someone who may need an ear more than you’ll ever know. Finally towards the end of August, I took a trip on the bike that I had been planning for a long time. I rode out to Beverly, WV to visit the parents. It’s a good 4.5 to 5 hour drive and I took it solo. Someone told me I was insane to make a trip like that by myself, but I have to question if they’d say that if I were a dude? Yes, it had some gnarly twist and turns such as horseshoe turns that I had no experience riding, but I was up for the challenge. Doing it alone just made it that much better. It made me feel that if I could conquer the slight fear of those turns, by myself, then I could do just about anything. I handled it like a champ and even did well on the way home in the pouring down rain! I think the biggest lesson I learned from that trip, though, didn’t happen until after I got home and wrote a blog about it. I quickly learned that I have to be very careful with the way I word things, as some people who have no sense of humor will pick apart my words and my writing. I’ve never claimed to be a professional rider. I ride for fun and to stay happy. I write for the same reasons. Bringing the two together just made a lot of sense to me. Every time I get on the bike whether I’m alone or with someone, I learn a new technique or something that I may not have ever realized before. Every ride is a new chance to learn something and another opportunity to raise your experience level. I learned to block out the negative people… Towards the end of August, I met a new biker friend and he’s taken me to a couple of new places on the bike: Atlantic City and Solomon’s Island. I’ve learned from those trips that there are other bikers out there who like to just get out and ride and don’t have much holding them back from doing so. I hope to find more bikers like that. And finally, Ocean City bike week! I was not planning on going to it but decided to at last minute. It was there that I finally got to meet some people from this magazine. I’m hoping to be able to keep writing articles that keep the readers reading. As this summer winds down, I’m very sad to see it go. I bought my bike brand spanking new in April and in the past five months I have put 3,389 miles on it! I find this hysterical because I had my last bike for seven years and only put a little over 7,000 miles on it. I’ve already done almost half of that in five months! I may be just a little bit in love with my bike! In fact, I can’t stand to put it away for the winter like I usually do. I’m going to start looking for heated gear so I can have another first – riding all winter. Who’s with me? – Joyce Elaine

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Builder:

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Vortex Swingarm Spools

Smoked Out Integrated Tail Light

Cox Racing Radiator Guard

Vortex Adjustable Rearsets

Pro-Bolt Kit

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Chrome Billet Convex Mirror

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X M A N TI X

We are pleased to announce that 3 young riders from America will race in New Zealand at the MX Fest on the 25th & 26th October. We welcome our MX Antix USA team rider Cameron Dowell and Born Media Group riders Gage McBee & Ezra Parker. Both MX Antix & Born Media are keen to build relations between these 2 countries, so that young riders have the opportunity to travel and experience new tracks, competitions & riders.

GAGE MCBEE

Gage is 14 years old, lives in Georgia and will be riding the 13 - 16 yrs 85cc class.

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CAMERON DOWELL

Cameron is 16 years old, lives in Maryland and will be riding both days in the 15 - 16 yrs 125cc class on the Saturday and then National 125 on the Sunday.

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EZRA PARKER

Ezra is 12 years old old, lives in Georgia and will be riding the 8 - 12 yrs 85cc class.

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Apple Mountain EAST COAST MOTORCYCLE RALLY U

nforgettable! That’s the best word I can think of to describe this year’s East Coast Sturgis. Oops, I mean East Coast Motorcycle Rally. This is undeniably the best party of the year. Once again, Ken Appel has proven himself to be the greatest host of our time.

We got there early Wednesday morning and met up with Rhino, who already had set up the Thunder Roads® MD-DE-DC & WV stand. He had been there since Monday. I quickly erected my tent and made my rounds, seeing all my friends from the previous years of coming here. I met a small group of people staying in an old school bus. They had built a cable TV dish out of a discarded wok, the coils of a stove, aluminum foil, and a lot of duct tape. They told me that it works great, but they only got one channel, The Cooking Network. This year I decided to try my hand at body painting. I set up my table and painted a sign announcing free body painting. Officially, I am a professional painter that is a professional house painter. I’ve never tried painting a woman’s body before, but what the hell, it sounded like fun. A guy with a really cute girl came up to my table. I was hoping she would be my first customer. He asked if I had pearl white. “I have gloss white,” I replied. He then told me that a chip of paint had come off his front fender. “I’m not that type of body painter,” I explained. Disappointed, he walked away as I stood there, also disappointed, watching her walk away.

As the sun began to set, my new found occupation was starting to become popular. I had girls lined up waiting for me to paint their bodies. I discovered that I wasn’t doing too bad of a job. I painted lips on one pair of breast, flowers on another, and even painted a bikini top on one girl. Yes, I had found my calling. As the week went on, more and more women were coming up asking if I was going to be painting again that evening. The more I did, the more creative I became. I painted everything from swirls and cherries to horseshoes and bones. Little did I know, this was just the beginning of what would become an unforgettable weekend. Another big attraction at the Thunder Roads MD-DE-DC & WV stand this year was the Boobie Cooler. A cooler full of ice with a fan at one end blowing air into the cooler and a vent for the now cold air to escape, was the set up. Originally known as a hillbilly air conditioner, Rhino and Hillbilly modified it to serve a much more important purpose, keeping the boobies cool. People walking by really got a kick out of it. Up the hill, I found another ingenious invention. Someone had built a tub of water on the back of a flatbed trailer. The water was pumped from the tub into a coiled copper pipe which was then set in the hot coals of a barbeque pit. The now steaming hot water was pushed back into the tub creating a hillbilly hot tub. As cold as it got at night on Apple Mountain, this was a great idea.

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As always, the bike rodeo was a big success. Ken added a burn-out pit this year which worked like a champ. Bikers would spin their tires on the concrete pit floor until they burst, bringing a roar of cheers from the crowd. The thong-pull was another popular event. A sled with a bale of hay on it was tied to the back of a young ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thongs as they raced each other to see who could cross the finish line first. As you can imagine, this resulted in several torn thongs. Hillbilly got the opportunity to interview the legendary Rock n Roll Hall of Fame drummer, Artimus Pyle, from the Lynyrd Skynyrd band. He invited me along

to take photographs and listen in on the interview. We climbed into his van and started the interview by passing around a jar of moonshine. He first discussed his early years in the Marine Corps and how he joined Lynyrd Skynyrd. As he began talking about the fateful plane crash that killed several members of the band including the incredible Ronny Van Zant, he became very emotional. We had to stop the interview for a couple minutes until he could regain himself. During this break, I sat amazed that I was here listening to him continued...

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tell his story. Never in a million years would I believe I would be listening to one of the survivors of the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash describing what happened on that fateful night. The rest of the interview went well. You will have to read Sippin’ Shine with Hillbilly in a future issue to get the whole story. Artimus was nice enough to come to the Thunder Roads® MD-DE-DC & WV stand to meet the rest of the crew and our friends. There he posed for pictures with everyone and chatted away. Before leaving, he invited us to join him onstage for pictures and to enjoy his set. Just when I thought this day couldn’t get any better, now I was going to be onstage watching him perform.

seen them perform many times, and I’m always fascinated at their skill. I, myself, have purchased a set of poi balls to practice with in hopes of one day being able to spin fire with them. I highly recommend checking them out if you get the chance. They often perform at Mad Momos Restaurant in Washington D.C., or you can look them up online.

His band was incredible. Every song they did sounded as good as the first time I hearing them. I have heard “Freebird” at least a million times, but standing behind Artimus, watching him play every beat, brought this song to life. I felt like a giddy schoolgirl at a Justin Timberlake concert. The rest of the weekend, I was on cloud nine. This was a night I will never forget.

Sunday morning I got up early, packed up my tent and luggage, and rode back home. The smile stayed on my face the whole way home. This was a memorable week, and I can’t wait to do it all again next year. Ride Safe and Enjoy, Mike “Smiles” Johnson

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

Delaware

Law Dogs LE/MC 6th Annual Poker Run, Auction & Swap Meet Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Poker run starting at 9am. Last bike out at 10. $10/bike, $5/rider Bike show: $5 entry fee Live Auction @ 1pm Silent Auction Door Prizes Vendors, Food Money raised supports various children’s charities that the Delaware Law Dogs support: Camp New Hope, Camp Barnes, Camp Lenape and Exceptional Care for Children For more info: PRStaley@aol.com Oktoberfest Poker Run Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:00 AM Food, Drink, Games, Pins, & Prizes Registration 10am till 12 noon Sign Up Early, Festivities Start at 1 PM $10single $15 double All Bikes Welcome For more Info: www.fourseasonsmc.com

Maryland 2014 Maryland Bikers for Babies Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:00 AM Join us during the MIRock event and get a chance to see an amazing 5-second, 240mph Top Fuel match race with Larry “Spiderman” McBride taking on Dave Vantine! Come early and enjoy the festive atmosphere, music, vendors, auction, raffles, register for the tattoo contest and/or bike show. Every rider MUST have a valid motorcycle license in order to participate in the ride. The 45-mile police escorted ride will begin at 2:00 with official line-up and start on the ¼ mile-racing track and will take you on a scenic ride through beautiful Southern Maryland when the fall foliage is at it’s peak. The ride will end at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland for a free after ride party with all the trimmings courtesy of the Waldorf Lions Club and includes live entertainment by the Franklin Square Band! www.bikersforbabies.org/faf/home/ default.asp?ievent=1110588 VNV/LV 12th Annual Motorcycle Rodeo & Bike Show Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:00 AM Bike Show, Motorcycle Games, Vendors and More Family Friendly with Kids Games $10 per Adult - $5 w/Military ID - $5 Kids Proceeds benefit Delaware Veterans Coalition Battley’s Oktoberfest Party October 11th Open to everyone, this is our official BMW Open House where we feature free bratwursts on the grill, Maria’s famous homemade sauerkraut, a live Oompa band, BMW girls, an all-BMW motorcycle show, and hourly prize giveaways. 11am to 3pm.

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Annual Red Helmet Ride Saturday, October 11, 2014 2:00 PM The Police escorted ride to the National Fallen Fighters Memorial in Emmisburg, MD will leave at 3:30PM. This is a rain or shine ride – all will ride at your own risk. No registration is required, just ride and show your support to the families of the Fallen Firefighters. Again this year, there will be group leaving from the Anne Arundel County Fire and Rescue Hqts. in Millersville, MD (Veterans Hwy near Benfield Blvd). We will stage beginning at 12:00PM. Police escorted ride to the Walkersville VFD will leave at 1:00PM. ALL RIDERS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING; WE RIDE IN A STAGGERED FORMATION WITH A TWO SECOND INTERVAL BETWEEN BIKES. WHEN WE ARRIVE AT THE MEMORIAL IN EMMITSBURG, PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR PARKING BY THE SECURITY PERSONNEL. 4th Annual Ridgely Pharmacy & Ice Cream Parlor Car and Motorcycle Show Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM It is the most action-packed Car Show on the Shore! The 4th Annual Ridgely Pharmacy Car & Motorcycle Show accepts all years, makes & models of cars, trucks and motorcycles in dozens of classes. There will be over 90 trophies, including some very unique trophies for specific classes, awarded on a judged basis. One lucky registered entry will win $500 in our raffle! “The King” Richard Petty will be appearing and signing autographs Proceeds from the show benefits The Petty Family Foundation, The Victory Junction Gang, Folds of Honor Foundation & Wounded Warrior Project! www.ridgelycarshow.com

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Howard County Swap Meet Sunday, October 26, 2014 10:00 AM THIS SWAPMEET IS HUGE! The Howard County Motorcycle Swapmeet has always been a motorcycle swapmeet that caters to bikers looking for parts and accessories, bikes and all things motorcycle related! Not just Harleys, find parts for vintage or late model motorcycles, American or foreign, a leather jacket or other accessories. People come here to buy, sell, trade, AND SAVE. The Howard County Swapmeet, “Where Friends Meet”. West Friendship, Maryland Apple Mountain Productions: By Bikers, For Bikers! Doin’ it Ol’ Skool! Timonium Motorcycle Show Friday, February 6, 2015 Sunday, February 8, 2015 Every foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturer available in USA on display 100’s of exhibits covering everything in motorcycling... Huge Custom and Antique Bike Show... Entertainment and Celebrities... New Swap Meet Building dedicated to Garage Built Cafe Racers, Choppers, Drag Bikes & Motorcycle Art After Party and a Whole Lot More... www.cycleshow.net

West Virginia C.E.’s Helping Hands – ATV Poker Run Saturday, October 11th @ 10:00am Registration 10:00 am – Ride Starts 11:00 am CE’s is having an ATV Poker Run at Thorn Spring Park near Franklin, WV October 11th. Hands will be $10.00 each. There will be about a 4-5 hour ride ending at the Park. There will be a 50/50 drawing, give-aways, etc. There will be a picnic after the ride. Come on out!! Aidan’s Ride Through the Countryside Saturday, October 25, 2014 8:00 AM 8am -10:30am Registration at Archie’s in Sabraton, WV 11am- A relaxing ride through beautiful West Virginia 2:30pm - Join us back at Archie’s for amazing prizes, bands, and more!. Above all else, the chance to support a great cause. $20/ticket includes ride and entry to win BIG!!! ($10 per additional rider) All proceeds benefit the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation a non-profit 501(c)3 charity run by volunteers with EVERY donation directly benefiting our mission to advocate for EVERY state to screen newborns for ALD, help families affected by ALD and raise awareness www.aidansride.webs.com

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Oktoberfest Poker Run Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:00 AM Food, Drink, Games, Pins, & Prizes Registration 10am till 12 noon Sign Up Early, Festivities Start at 1 PM $10single $15 double All Bikes Welcome www.fourseasonsmc.com Kundratic Motorcycles & Hot Rods Fall Swap Meet Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM BUY, SELL or SWAP!FREE Admission & FREE Parking Have you seen the Swap Meet video? Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLi hPeGXvLY&feature=plcp The areas ONLY traditional old school swap meet with just motorcycle & hot rod parts. No jewelry & leather vendors, insurance agencies, crafts, peek-a-boo dolls…..none of the shit you usually just walk by! Tons of vendors will be buying, selling and swapping used parts, vintage parts, new parts, hard to find parts, fenders, tanks, frames, accessories, chrome, steel and everything in between! Pickup parts for your hot rod, rat rod, bagger, bobber, café racer, chopper or drag bike. This isn’t just for Harley’s folks! Early Bird Registration $15 per 10x10 space. Waiting until the day of the swap it’s $20 per 10x10 space. This is a drizzle or shine event, remember to bring your pop-up tent. As always, it’s FREE to come and shop plus lots of FREE parking. Call us or stop by the shop to reserve your space today. 410.633.3113 Payments accepted: Visa/ MC, Discover, AmEx, Cash

biker friendly directory

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

Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com IRONHORSE Repair 2939 York Road Gettysburg, PA. 17325 717-334-1007

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

M&J Motor Company 1000 S. Queen St. Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 www.mjtrikes.com 304-262-6200

Boes Custom Motorsports 23966 Mervell Dean Road Hollywood, MD 20636 240-309-4064

Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.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 Cycles 104 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-0015 chesapeakecycles.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 42

Final Touch Detailing 14921 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 456-4502

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 Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953 Zen Powersports 7881-C Beechcraft Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-740-6900 www.zenpowersports.com Zipper’s Performance Products Elkridge, Maryland 410-579-2828 www.ZippersPerformance.com

Bars & Restaurants 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 Bamboo Bernie’s 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Pasadena, MD. 21122 www.bambooberniesusa.com 410-647-6100 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 Captain Billy’s Crab House Popes Creek Rd Newburg, MD 301-932-4323

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 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

Captain John’s 16215 Cobb Island Rd Newburg, MD 20664 (301) 259-2315

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 Laurel Station Bar & Grille 14933 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 604-3693 Mac’s Sunnybrook 9001 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 248-9596 Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com Nabbs Creek 864 Nabbs Creek Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-437-3737 443-717-3926 www.nabbscreekdockbar.com

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Texas Ribs & BBQ Find us at 2 Locations Clinton & La Plata www.texasribsandbbq.com 301-877-0323 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 The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net

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

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

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

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

Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211 Regulators Motorcycle Apparel 10 Chesnut Drive Elkton, MD 23923 888-628-3206 www.regulatorsmotocycleapparel.net Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 www.renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433) Renegade Classics of Southern Maryland 3176 Solomons Island Road Huntington, MD 301-855-1999 www.renegadclassicssomd.com Renegade Classics Baltimore 9026-C Pulaski Hwy Middle River, MD 21220 410-574-Ride (7433) www.renegadebaltimore.com Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228 Vape Frog 346 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146 410-544-6500 www.vapefrog.com

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 D&B Pool Services Fast and Friendly Service Dave Buckler 301-934-1274 Fax # 301-884-2866 East Coast Contracting A-Z LLC. Ralph King: 410-365-2332 Dave Friia: 443-324-4061 Jim’s Mowing & Lawn Service, LLC. You grow it, We mow it! 301-292-6574 301-938-0307 Roofing by George & Home Improvements Inc. 38582 Brett Way Mechanicsville,MD 20659 301-884-7360 Roofingbygeorge.com

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

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

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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 Rider Insurance www.Rider.com

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to 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) FLORIDA STATE FAIR SETTLES CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT In a big win for motorcycle club members nationwide, the Florida State Fair and local law enforcement were dealt a stunning blow when they agreed to settle a Civil Rights lawsuit filed by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Jerry Theophilopoulos (“Jerry T”) on behalf of the East Florida Confederation of Clubs. The Florida State Fair and Fair employees, along with two Hillsborough County Sheriffs agreed to pay three members of the West Florida Confederation of Clubs a total of $72,500 to settle the case after nearly a hundred club members were denied entry into the fair by off-duty sheriff’s deputies on Feb. 7, 2010 based on the fact they would not remove their colors. A posted policy banned “club colors” and the bikers were threatened with jail if they attempted to enter the front gate of the fair, and AIM lawyer Jerry T. captured the entire event on film with a videographer, which was a pivotal reason the federal lawsuit was settled out of court. “This settlement is a great day for all motorcycle club members, not only in the state of Florida, but across America,” said Jerry T., “We sent a message that our people will not be discriminated against in a public forum.” After the lawsuit, the no-club-colors signs were replace by a posted policy stating that the fair may turn away or eject people who are disruptive or who display behavior associated with “criminal gang membership.” That cleared the way for bikers to attend subsequent fairs. MORE MOTORCYCLES EQUALS SAFER ROADS According to the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), an increased number of motorcycles on the road results in a lower rate of serious accidents. When 10% or more of vehicles on the road are motorcycles, mopeds or scooters, there is a proportionate reduction in rider fatalities, says Steve Kenward, CEO of the MCIA, a motorcycle trade association in England. Japan has 98 bikes per 1,000 vehicles (9.8%), and for every 1,000 bikes on the road, the country has 0.8 motorcyclist fatalities per year. In Europe the ratio of bikes to cars is lower, at 73 per 1,000 (7.3%), and the rate of motorcyclist 44

fatalities is higher, at 1.52 per 1,000 bikes. In the USA, the ratio of bikes to cars is just 27 per thousand (2.7%) and the motorcyclist fatality rate is much higher, at 5.32 per thousand bikes. Kenward told how “volume breeds safety” at the recent National Safer Roads Partnerships’ Conference, where police forces, local authorities, government officials and academics meet to discuss road safety. There is also a growing body of evidence that those who start their motoring career on motorcycles make better car drivers. With congestion on the rise, Kenward explained that getting more motorists on motorcycles would result in a “virtuous circle” leading to better road users. According to their research, an increase in motorcycle use has also been proven to keep traffic flowing. A study which models traffic for one of the busiest roads in Europe concluded that if just 10% of drivers swapped to powered two wheelers (PTWs), congestion would be reduced for all road users by 40%. Increase that number to 25% and congestion is eliminated entirely. SIKHS DENIED EXEMPTION FROM ONTARIO HELMET LAW Motorcycle-riding Sikhs in Ontario, Canada will not be exempted from the helmet law, Premier Kathleen Wynne has ruled. The Canadian Sikh Association received a letter from Wynne stating the Liberal government, for safety reasons, will not allow Sikh motorcycle riders to wear only turbans as two other Canadian Provinces currently allow. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act requires all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. This poses a problem for those of the Sikh faith, whose turbans don’t fit under most helmets. “After careful deliberation, we have determined that we will not grant this type of exemption as it would pose a road safety risk,” Wynne said in her letter dated Aug. 14. Wynne said safety trumps religious freedoms in this case. “As you know, the issue of balance between religious accommodation and public safety has been considered by the courts in Ontario which, on this issue, have found that Ontario’s mandatory helmet law does not infringe on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, nor the Ontario Human Rights Code,” she said. In 2008, an Ontario judge ruled against a human rights challenge launched by a devout Sikh who was fined $110 in 2005 for not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) said he was “deeply disappointed by Premier Wynne’s decision not to grant an exemption to motorcycle helmet laws for turbaned Sikhs. Similar exemptions already exist in the United Kingdom, Manitoba and British Columbia, and here in Ontario the idea is supported by members from all three caucuses.”

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NEWS BYTES MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY TO IMPROVE COUNTERMEASURES The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has announced that the data-acquisition phase of the MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study is now completed, and preliminary results are being shared at various transportation safety venues around the world. The MSF partnered with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on this world’s first, large-scale, naturalistic motorcycle riding study. The 3.5-year study began by collecting data from instruments installed on motorcycles owned by study participants as the bikes were ridden in normal day-to-day use. Sensors and video cameras recorded all motorcycle operator inputs such as steering, acceleration, braking and lean, as well as recording all motions of the motorcycle, current riding conditions and the actions of surrounding traffic. The motorcycle instrumentation was designed to be as inconspicuous as possible, so that participant-riders would forget their rides were being monitored. “The MSF 100 study is being conducted to support motorcycle safety research, with particular emphasis on results that offer ongoing guidance in rider training,” said MSF’s Director of Quality Assurance and Research, Dr. Sherry Williams. “The study utilizes a naturalistic methodology that provided researchers with information captured by instruments installed on one-hundred motorcycles ridden for a combined nine-thousand-plus hours by real riders in real riding conditions.” The MSF 100 Study, which tracked participants in Virginia, California, Florida and Arizona, is expected to be a rich source of insight for years to come on a wide range of questions and points of interest for an international array of safety professionals generally, but riders and rider safety professionals specifically. All 100 riders on their equipped motorcycles have completed the data acquisition phase of the study, and the analysis phase is now yielding preliminary results. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

BIKER PROFILING New demographics prepared by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) show the median age of California motorcycle owners was 45 years old in 2012 -- having risen from 33 years in 1990, 38 years in 1998 and 41 years in 2009. Statistics show that the median income for motorcyclists in the Golden State was $64,130 in 2012, more than double what it was in 1990. More than 60% reported their annual household incomes at over $50,000, with almost 20% reporting incomes of over $100,000. Almost three quarters of them were employed. About 14% were retired. CALIFORNIA SIDE X SIDES UNDER NEW JURISDICTION Good news for offroaders as ABATE of California Lobbyist James Lombardo has announced that AB 988 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on August 25th. AB 988 is Assemblyman Brian Jones’ bill that puts Side X Sides (Rhinos, Razors, etc) under the jurisdiction of the new Motor Vehicle Board and as such will allow Side X Side owners with grievances to take those grievances to a non-binding arbitration hearing instead of having to spend money on hiring an attorney to represent them. WEIRD NEWS: MOTORCYCLE-RIDING VIGILANTE SERVES DIRTY JUSTICE Beware litterbugs; a vigilante female biker, fed up with people brazenly tossing trash out of their vehicles, is seeking street justice. Wearing a GoPro camera on her helmet, she rides her motorcycle up to drivers who just can’t be bothered to find a trash can and knocks on the window. What happens next in a video gone viral is a beautiful victory for everyone who has ever felt that little twinge of anger while watching someone lazily toss a full bag of fast food trash onto the pavement... she chucks garbage right back at the offenders before speeding away on her motorcycle! Shot somewhere in Russia, immediately after the video was uploaded it skyrocketed to the top of Reddit.com with more than half-a-million views in 24 hours; a sweet vision of revenge for all those people who can’t stand littering.

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