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THUNDER ROADS® OC BIKE WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wed. the 11th of Sept.
Bike Week Kickoff Party at Hooper’s Crab House under the big top. All Day Long w/ tons of vendors and plenty of booze.
Thurs the 12th of Sept.
Thunder Roads Party at 28th Street Pit & Pub 8pm til Close
Challenge here is to drink the bar dry… Who’s In?
Biker Rodeo Practice and Registration Oasis Bar & Grill 4pm – 7 pm
Get ready and register for the competition on Friday.
Friday the 13th of Sept.
Biker Rodeo
at the Oasis Bar & Grill 2pm – 6pm Games include: Weenie Grab / Slow Ride / Keg Push / Tire Toss and more...
1 year Anniversary Party @ De Lazy Lizard 8pm – Close Live Bands / Drink Specials
International Bikini Team Got Girl Contest Sat. the 14th of Sept.
Thunder Roads Bike Show Sponsored by Kelly Beaton of Remax your Riding Realtor @ Hooper’s Crab House
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YOU HIT ME WITH YOUR CAR AND LEFT. I WAS A PERSON, A HUMAN BEING. YOU TOOK AWAY A SON, A GRANDSON, A BROTHER, AND A BEST FRIEND. YOU TOOK AWAY MY LIFE. LOOK INTO MY EYES YOU COWARD, MAY THEY HAUNT YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!!
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ARDICE! And we are asking C feels as if this was an act of COW Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-D ARD to justice! Pasadena is be diligent and help us bring this COW everyone in the biker community to d in this community, and I raise child in my community! I was a , child a was this and ity, mun a small com to Angels, or Lauer’s Supermarket, s in this community. Every time I go dkid gran and kids my raise to e chos they already know what I’ve been eone I haven’t seen in a while, and or Lake Shore Plaza, I run into som g! Please contact Metro someone in this area knows somethin doing and have been up to. So, I know on, IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO! Crime Stoppers with ANY informati — Mike “Bighead” Abbott
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ell I guess my secrets out… I am not the master mind behind the markets hottest FREE biker friendly magazine. This month
I want to introduce you to the people that make it happen each and every month for YOU, our brothers and sisters of the biker community. We have made it through our first year despite all the doubters and haters, we are still here and raising hell. I usually spill out a lot of thanks to our sponsors and ask for your support of them. That goes without saying at this point. I also wanted to welcome all the great new sponsors this month. Lastly on this subject, the staff here at Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC also wants to thank all our readers for making us what we are today. Without all of you we would just be another biker rag that stacks up on the shelf month in and month out. That said; let’s get down to business. Who’s ready for bike week in OC? This guy that’s who! Be sure to check out our schedule on the inside cover this month and come on out and party with us. Hope you enjoy all the great content this month as usual. We are looking forward to your submissions to our new Twist and Turns section. Remember to keep the pictures and letters coming in. All submissions can be sent into BigCity@trmdel.com.
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Meet The Road Crew
BIGHEAD, OWNER Born in and terrorized Pasadena, MD all my life. Married to a very, VERY patient, gorgeous woman, father of four beautiful daughters, and a Pop-pop to three exhausting but wonderful grandchildren. I consider myself tall, dark, and handsome, well, at least one of those. I enjoy long walks on the beach, or was it, longnecks at the pool bar. I’ve traveled to foreign countries, like Mexico, Dominican Republic, and West Virginia. (I think I prefer West Virginia) Found my love of motorcycles, while riding on the back of my Dad’s motorcycle to nightly football practice. Over the years, I’ve owned three motorcycles, and I’ve enjoyed riding the east coast from Maine to Florida. I’ve learned two things about bikers that I wish more people knew; Bikers have a bond between them, one that’s stronger than most families. You screw with one, you screw with us all. And two, as a group, Bikers show up! We gather, organize, and support more charities
than any two groups combined. Owning Thunder Roads allows me the opportunity to ride more, meet some incredible people, and finally work for myself. Little did I know, I would be my toughest boss! People think all we do is ride around, drink beer, go to parties, and take pictures of half-naked women. That’s not true! Sometimes the women are fully naked! I love what we do, and I hope you do too. When you see me, please come up and buy me a drink, I can’t afford one otherwise. ___________________________________________________________________________________ HILLBILLLY, OWNER Hi everyone! I’m Hillbilly one of the owners here at Thunder Roads Magazine MD, DE, DC. I was blessed to be born in W.Va. I love what we are doing here at Thunder Roads and I’m really looking forward to the new and exciting things to come in future editions. If you see us out and about at some of these places we go come up and say HI! I have no problem letting you buy me a beer or 12. Just kidding.(Bring me some SHINE). ___________________________________________________ RHINO, OWNER A Proud Veteran Biker, who has been married for 20 years to his beautiful, loving, and very supportive wife, father to two great kids or young adults at this point, and Paw-Paw to a beautiful granddaughter; which I have nicknamed Biscuit (Because her little fat ass has more rolls than a bakery.) I was born and raised in Maryland, but I have traveled the world during my Military Service and various jobs. I am currently enjoying life as my own boss, and one of the owners of the markets hottest free biker friendly publication. I enjoy riding my motorcycle as often as possible and spending time with my family when my boss (The Magazine) allows me some time off. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MADAM TORI, HBIC So, ya wanna know a little bit about Madam Tori? Well, hold on to your handlebars.. The world shook in December 1983 when a star was born. I work full time in the medical field and if I’m not on the clock, you can find me out and about with my mini-me. I’m a mom of one and a pretty solid girlfriend. Ya wanna know about my GOT girls!? Let’s get a taste... Girls of Thunder was started about a year ago just sitting around a table with a 6-pack and a jar of shine... the boys talked and told tales of some of the women they have seen on the road.. By the end of the night, a GOT girl was introduced. As Madam Tori with Thunder Roads, I’m constantly asked “What makes a GOT girl”?? Here’s the inside scoop... I like a girl that I think my riders would like to see... Pretty, funny, killer body, with nice “ass”ets. I want a girl whose personality brings out the fire in people, a girl who can be “one of the guys” & “the girl next door” and can have an overall blast with the crowd. Someone who isn’t afraid to “rev some engines” and a girl who can rock our GOT gear like it’s the new red. I hope you’ve gotten an idea on who me and my girls are... if not, come buy us a drink and we’ll show ya! - Madam Tori ___________________________________________________________________________________________ MADMAN, PHOTOGRAPHER Origin: Pawtucket, RI US Army: 09/11/1991 to present Sergeant First Class Current Position: Recruiter/Career Guidance Counselor, Photographer (25 years of experience), Motorcyclist (30 years of experience) Enjoys long distance running, football, philanthropy, and “long walks on the beach” 4
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SMILES, CONTRIBUTOR I had been riding motorcycles for as far back as I can remember. It wasn’t until April of 2008, when I bought my first Harley and soon realized I hadn’t been riding at all. Owning a Harley made me a part of something big. It was a new way of life, a new understanding of enjoyment, and it came with a huge family of people that felt the same way. I have enjoyed so many experiences that otherwise I never would have known, and I can’t wait to see where the road will take me next. _______________________________________________________ Michael “Tractor” Herbert, ROAD CREW Tractor has been in the construction field most of his life and has also worked in the retail business for years. He has an outgoing personality and enjoys interacting with people making him an excellent addition to the Thunder Road family. He rode on the back of his father’s FLHC at the age of 6 and has been a motorcycle enthusiast ever since. He bought his first bike in 1985 He went straight for the FLHTC at the age of 21 and has stuck with the BIG BOY’S club to this day! ________________________________________________________ Blueiz and Tractor, ROAD CREW Blueiz and Tractor serve the Southern Maryland Region in which they both grew up, and currently live resulting in knowing many of the same friends/business networks and have made the decision to unite as in partners in June 2013 instead of competing against one another as there is NO I in Team! _______________________________________________________ Blueiz, ROAD CREW Blueiz is the youngest of eleven siblings, and survived Catholic School: Graduating from La Reine HS. She has been in the entertainment and hospitality business for many years. Her “blue eyes” light up the room and her personality is electrifying. Blueiz has been around motorcycles and motorcycling for 25 years. In 2011 she was rear ended while on her motorcycle leaving her unable to work. However, she never lost her love for motorcycles; she studied many “Biker Friendly” mags and chose Thunder Roads Magazine, MD-DE-DC to represent and was hired into the Thunder Roads family. She is dedicated, devoted and compassionate about her Advertisers/Benefit Organizations and Thunder Roads Magazine! THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
SUZY, ROAD CREW I love the Motorcycle Community! Spending time with my kids, Family, and Friends! Keep on riding, Be Safe, always smile and take pictures!!! ________________________________________________________ mojo, ROAD CREW My Name is Johnna “Mo Jo” Griffith, Marketing Team Member with Thunder Roads Magazine. NO I’ve traveled these roads for years and PIC AVAILABLE have enjoyed the friendships of fellow bikers. I have a great love for animals and have 2 dogs which make me laugh daily. My team members will tell you they enjoy being around my sharp wit and caring personality. It is fantastic being part of a team with Big Hearts and that loves helping people as much as I do. _______________________________________________________ REDZ, ROAD CREW Hey y’allMy name is Cynthia aka Redz or Cyn. I’m a born & bred Florida gal that’s moved around a lot, and landed in this area about 5 yrs ago. People call me crazy and l’m cool with that label. I’ve always gravitated toward anything that the masses consider to be edgy- punk rock, metal, roller derby, tattoos, Harleys, etc. I’d rather go to a dive bar off the beaten path than a wine bar in the latest trendy neighborhood. I live in south Anne Arundel County & you can find me riding my Street Bob around the back roads of Maryland. I love meeting new people and making new friends, so if you see me out there, say hi! I will leave you with this advice because it’s how I’m doing it: “Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’!” Keep it shiny side up! Lots of luv, Redz _______________________________________________________ MERRY, LAYOUT AND DESIGN Merry Hancock has been creating art ever since she could hold a crayon and designing for the print and digital world for more than 15 years. Her design career is well traveled as her work has been published all over the United States. Awards have included Best in Show Political Campaign and Best in Show for Retail Advertising, with 25 first place advertising awards during her career. She currently resides in the NOVA/ Washington DC Metro area and occasionally gets the chance to break free from her desk for a ride with her husband of 15 years on his Harley.
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The Very First Labor Day September 5, 1882 The very first Labor Day was held on a Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. The day was celebrated with a picnic, concert and speeches. Ten thousand workers marched in a parade from City Hall to Union Square. Soon after that first celebration, the holiday was moved to the first Monday in September, the day we still honor. Congress passed legislation making Labor Day a national holiday in 1894. Labor Day is not just a day to celebrate the accomplishments of workers; for some people, it is also a day to talk about their concerns and to discuss ways to get better working conditions and salaries. How do you celebrate the last holiday of the summer? What is the Biblical interpretation of work? In our culture today, we don’t appreciate the value of service like we should. We are too busy playing with our iPads or playing with our toys to worry about working! While there is certainly a place for entertainment and relaxation, most don’t understand that there is a Biblical view of labor and service. God wants us to glorify him in everything we do, but most people don’t understand exactly how that works. The Labor Day holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to focus on service to others Many have a negative attitude about work. We are happy and content on weekends, but we become totally different people on Monday morning! We all would like to work less, but most people have the wrong view of jobs and service. They don’t see how their job and their service in their job can be
Gordon “Preacher” Bacon PO Box 1107 Leonardtown, MD. 20650 preacherrwm@yahoo.com Facebook; Rushing Wind Motorcycle Ministry 240 577 0605 Gordon and his family, his wife Debbie, Son Gordon “Gordy” Jr, Christina and Janine first started out in ministry in New Mexico on the Navajo Reservation in January of 1983. Gordon and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1986 and continued their work with the Navajo from there. During their stay in Arizona The Bacon Family Ministry attended Sweetwater Church of The Valley under Pastor Glenn Foster. Gordon Bacon also was both a student and an instructor at Sweetwater Bible College. 6
a ministry, if you would. Jesus has called all of us to a life of service, and part of that service is serving our employer in our job. Labor Day is a great time to discuss the correct Biblical attitude about service in your job. Our job is a blessing from God. Losing a job and a loss of income can become a nightmare. Ask anyone who is disabled and can’t work, and see how they like not working! Not having a job sounds like fun for a little while, but it is not fun if you can’t pay your bills. No matter how difficult of a job you have, your career is still a blessing from the Lord. Be sure to thank the Lord for the job he has provided for you. The story of Joseph in the book of Genesis is one of the first examples of work and service in the Bible. Joseph’s faithful service when he was a slave led him to become 2nd in command in Egypt, but he never forgot his family even after his brothers sold him into slavery. Joseph could have easily used his power to punish his family for what they did to him, but Joseph instead loved his family and served them. You can also recognize the importance of the Sabbath on Labor Day weekend. Genesis 2:2 talks about how God ended his work and rested on the seventh day. If we want our work to be truly blessed by God, we should rest on the 7th day. Our society today has trained us to believe that working happens from 9 to 5 every day, and then we have the rest of the day off! Labor Day weekend is a time to remember that work happens six days a week and not 40 hours a week, and you should still take time off to serve The Lord. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6512178
While living in Phoenix, AZ the ministry with the Navajo continued along with adding Prison ministry in Florence, AZ at Florence Maximum Security Prison to those on death row and lifers with no chance of parole. The Bacon Family moved to Fairmont, WV in 1991 to where Gordon was an interim pastor for The Church of Living Waters Jesus Outreach. In 1993 the Lord called Gordon and Debbie Bacon to Southern Maryland. Debbie became the Administrator for The Rock Christian Academy while Gordon continued to minister around the country and into Mexico. Today Gordon “Preacher” Bacon is the Founder of Rushing Wind Ministry and Rushing Wind M/M in Southern Maryland.
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“All for one and one for all” “A house divided against itself cannot stand” “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided” “United we stand, divided we fall” The message of history is simple. If we do not work together, united, our mission will not be accomplished. A fellow motorcyclist I was riding with the other day made a statement that really stuck in my mind. He said he believes motorcycle events are not as successful as they were years ago because we are so fragmented in our beliefs. I really had to sit and think about what he said and finally came to the conclusion that he is absolutely right. Motorcyclists have divided into so many different directions that we just can’t seem to get anything done for ourselves. We are divided into groups which have different purposes. There are Riding clubs, Charity clubs, clubs against child abuse, HOG clubs, Trike clubs, Goldwing clubs, Military clubs, Women’s clubs, 1% clubs and the list goes on. We are so divided that we have forgotten that we are all part of one group, motorcyclists. We are so busy trying to please someone else in order to prove to others that we are not the big bad ass bikers that we have been portrayed on TV and in the movies, that we have lost sight of ourselves. We have lost sight of the unity and brotherhood that we are always searching for. Motorcycle clubs began on those
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principles of unity and brotherhood by taking care of one another and always making sure that we support each other. But somehow over the years we have lost sight of taking care of ourselves. Thirty years ago every biker I knew was an ABATE member. They joined ABATE before anything else. Even when we became club members, part of that membership included being an ABATE member. We knew that by being an ABATE member we were taking care of ourselves. We were ensuring our future as a motorcyclist. But now, we are so busy attending charity events for someone else that we have thrown the unity and brotherhood stuff out the window. If we don’t soon stop and take a look at ourselves and see what we are doing, we will be so fragmented that we will have no power at all. Sadly, if we continue down the same road, there will be no motorcyclists represented in Annapolis or Washington, D.C. We have so much educational and legislative work ahead of us. We have to declare that we are all in as one unit. We cannot fall to the many distractions that lead to Divided We Fall. We must stand united and continue to protect our rights as motorcyclists. Unite and stand up and protect yourself for a change. Become an ABATE member and help us help you. Michelle Holcomb Executive Director ABATE of Maryland, Inc. LIVE TO RIDE. RIDE TO LIVE. RIDE FREE!
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Official Harley-Davidson painter David Uhl presenting Chance Encounter to Pope Francis at the Vatican
Colorado Artist David Uhl Presents Pope Francis With Painting To Commemorate Harley’s 110th Anniversary Celebration In Rome
Likes Harleys
Pope Francis “likes the Harley stuff.”
That’s what official Harley-Davidson painter David Uhl said about the Pontiff after he presented “Chance Encounter,” a piece that commemorated the motor company’s 110th anniversary celebration in Rome. Uhl, whose home base is in Golden, Colo., was selected to do the piece because of the classical nature of his work. The painting depicts a Vatican official curiously inspecting a 1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. The piece was used for specialized Vatican postcards commemorating 14
Harley-Davidson’s anniversary celebration. Uhl flew to Rome on June 10th to present the painting to the pope and to help open a Harley-Davidson gallery that featured about 20 pieces of his artwork. While there, he toured the Vatican’s art collection, and took in the ancient sites of Rome. Uhl said the experience was overwhelming, and that he “felt like the Little Drummer Boy,” when he presented his piece. “This is Sistine Chapel we’re talking about!” Uhl said of the artwork he viewed on his private tour of the Vatican’s art collection. “You can’t believe the amount
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of time and effort that was put into that building. You can’t compare me to those artists. I felt like the Little Drummer Boy saying ‘here is my little humble offering.’” In fact, when Uhl presented his artwork to the Pope in front of Willie G. and Nancy Davidson, other members of the Harley-Davidson Corporate family, and several Cardinals, Uhl expressed his humility. “I said, your Holiness … as an artist you might imagine I am overwhelmed by the beauty represented here. I am humbled by the opportunity to present you with this gift. On behalf of the Harley-Davidson motor company and myself I present you with ‘Chance Encounter,’ a piece to commemorate this unique moment in history.” The Vatican loved the painting, Uhl said. The Pope smiled for the entire presentation, and greeted the legendary Harley-Davidson artist warmly. “One thing I did get, I was hanging out with Willie G. and Nancy, and as (the Pope) walked away, he turned back around at the picture and then nodded at everyone,” he said. Uhl estimated that Harley’s 110th anniversary celebration in Rome drew about 40,000 bikers, and also featured a bike blessing from the Pontiff himself. “The event itself was like a European Sturgis,” Uhl said. “It wasn’t nearly as raucous, but there were tons of bikes and people. It looked more like a big HOG convention than anything.” While he was at the Vatican, Uhl said he was struck by how genuine the Catholic hierarchy was. Uhl, who grew up as a Catholic, but who has since spent a great
deal of time researching other religions, said he was struck by the European perception of the church. “Those guys (at the Vatican) were really, really genuine. They had a warmth about them that was exceptionally real. They’re still really looked at with respect in Europe. I’m not really a Bible thumpin’ guy at all, but there is an aura there that is really valid and pervasive and you can’t help but get swept away in it.” “The current Pope is really down to earth and a warm human being,” Uhl continued. “He is not pompous at all.” Overall, Uhl said he came away from his experience at the Vatican with reverence and respect for the organization. In addition to participating in the Harley-Davidson celebration activities in Rome, Uhl and his family also decided to stay a little longer and take a European tour. He started in Rome, where he visited all of the ancient ruins. Then, Uhl said he hired a driver who spoke good English to take his family to Tuscany, where they visited a tiny town with families who had lived there since 1100. There, Uhl said his daughter Bella wowed the Italians as she sang an impromptu Italian opera. “She is quite the opera singer,” Uhl said. “That took the little town by surprise. That was so cool.” Afterward, Uhl said the family visited Florence and Sienna, before eventually taking a high speed train to Venice — where Uhl fell in love. “Venice totally knocked my socks off as far as the visual experience goes,” he said. “Next time I go to Italy I am taking a month for Venice because it’s just amazing. I am hugely inspired by that.” Following their Italian tour, Uhl said his family flew to Paris, where they met up with friends and were treated to a special tour of the Eiffel Tower. From there, Uhl said they traveled to the south of France, where they were able to just relax and wind down with friends. The end of the Uhl’s tour saw them traveling to Barcelona, Spain, where they were treated to tours from a local point of view. Copies of the postcard that was created for the Harley-Davidson anniversary celebration in Rome, featuring “Chance Encounter,” will be available for sale when Uhl comes to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. Uhl will be set up at the Gold Dust Casino in Deadwood, as well as at the Buffalo Chip Campground Gallery, next to Michael Lichter’s work. In addition to the postcards, Uhl said he will also have a large selection of his newest pieces, including this year’s Sturgis pieces and another piece he did to commemorate Harley’s 110th anniversary. Wendy Pitlick
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day in the life B
eing in a relationship you look at those that aren’t and wish you had their freedom, not realizing what you have is more enjoyable. Once its gone time goes on and you pass one by that catches your eye an immediately thoughts run through your mind of the one that you let slip away. If every male and female had the opportunity to get it back would they? Would you go after the one that resembles what you’ve once had forgetting about what you didn’t like about the first and then you remember that’s why you let it go!
I personally think moving on and becoming better at your talents, having the chance to not only get what you once loved back but revisiting it and making a better relationship the second time around. This is what Harry Benton of Houston, Delaware has chosen to do with his 1972 HD Sportster custom chopper. Twenty years ago Harry had fabricated a 1973 HD Sportster and had to part ways with his chopper that he had put his blood, sweet, hard earned money and time gathering parts into. Bike builders around the world should relate to the love that comes from fabricating a machine in your buds garage, parents basement, back yards, or a corn shed on a farm whatever allows your vision to come to life. All the while listening to Ted Nugent Stranglehold to pass the hours by under the whites of a halogen lit shop, the smell of motor oil, grind disc dust on your arms, metal shavings in a shop rag which hangs from your back pocket as your crouched down on one knee putting a 1000cc XLCH motor in place. These are the passions that riders all love and many just ponder on if I had never let the one get away where would I be today? Article/Interview/Day In The Life by, Derrick Johnson
Owner: Harry Benton Location: Houston, Delaware Pronounced (House-ton) General: Fabrication Harry Benton and great support from friends. Year Make: 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster Model: Iron Head XLCH Build Time: 1 year Pipes: 2›› Seat: King and Queen Bars: Pull Backs Wheel Front: 19» Vintage Invader Paint: Color/ Satisfaction Graywhich was mixed by Harry, black paint lying around a buds shop. Harry took this black paint and just kept adding grays ( No Gray Beards Were Harmed ) till he was satisfied that the new relationship he›s getting into is how he wants it.
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Last week was my birthday and I didn’t feel very well waking up on that morning…kinda’ depressed actually. Feeling no excitement or surprises were left in my life. I missed surprises. I went downstairs for breakfast hoping my husband would be pleasant and say, ‘Happy Birthday!’, and possibly have a small present for me. As it turned out, he barely said good morning, let alone ‘ Happy Birthday.’ I thought...... well, that’s marriage for you, but the kids.... they will remember. My kids came bounding downstairs to breakfasts and didn’t say a word.. So when I left for the office, I felt pretty low and somewhat despondent. As I walked into my office, my handsome Boss, Rick, said, ‘Good Morning, lady, and by the way Happy Birthday! ‘ It felt grateful that at least someone had actually remembered. I worked until one o’clock , when Rick knocked on my door and said, ‘You know, it’s such a beautiful day outside, and it is your birthday, what do you say we go out to lunch, just you and I said, ‘Thanks, Rick, that’s the second greatest thing I’ve heard all day. Let’s go!’ So, we went to lunch. But we didn’t go where we normally would go. He chose instead a quiet bistro with a private table. We had three martinis each, shared an appetizer and then cappedit off with 2 glasses of topshelf Cognac.I enjoyed my birthday lunch tremendously, and had a sweet little buzz going as a bonus. On the way back to the office, Rick said, ‘You know, it’s such a beautiful day... we don’t need to go straight back to the office, do we?’ I responded, “You’re the boss, what did you have in mind?” He said, ‘Let’s drop by my place, it’s just around the corner.’ After arriving at his drop-dead, incredibly gorgeous house, Rick turned to me and said, If you don’t mind, I’m going to step into the bedroom for just a moment. I’ll be right back.’ “Umm, Ok.’ I nervously replied. He went into the bedroom and, after a couple of minutes, he came out carrying a huge birthday cake .... followed by my husband my kids, and dozens of my friends and co-workers, all singing ‘Happy Birthday’. And I just sat there.... On the couch.....Totally naked, totally mortified and totally surprised. Duct Tape is like “The Force”. It has a dark side and a light side and it holds the world together. Never miss a good chance to just shut up & learn. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
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Top 10 Country Western Songs: 10. I Hate Every Bone In Her Body But Mine. 9. I Ain’t Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman, But I Damn Sure Woke Up With a Few. 8. If The Phone Don’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me. 7. I’ve Missed You, But My Aim’s Improvin’. 6. Wouldn’t Take Her To A Dogfight ‘Cause I’m Scared She’d Win. 5. I’m So Miserable Without You It’s Like You’re Still Here. 4. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Miss Him. 3. She Took My Ring and Gave Me the Finger. 2. She’s Lookin’ Better with Every Beer. And the Number One Country & Western song is: It’s Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chewed My Ass All Day. This morning on the Interstate, I looked over to my left and there was a woman, in a brand new Cadillac, doing 65 mph with her face up next to her rear view mirror, putting on her eyeliner. I looked away for a couple seconds... to continue shaving, and when I looked back she was half-way over in my lane, still working on that makeup job. As a man, I don’t scare easily. But she scared me so much; I had to put on my seat belt and I dropped my electric shaver, which then knocked the donut out of my other hand. In all the confusion of trying to straighten out the car using my knees against the steering wheel, it knocked my cell phone away from my ear, which fell into the coffee between my legs, splashed and burned the hell out of Big Jim and the Twins, ruined the damn iPhone, soaked my trousers, and disconnected an important call to my yoga trainer. Damn women drivers! Totally self-absorbed! The Texas preacher rose with an angry red face. “Someone in this congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. The preacher continued, “God forgives all transgressions and so shall I. The truth will set u free.” Then, slowly, a drop-dead gorgeous blonde with a body that would stop traffic rose from the third pew. Her head was bowed and her voice quivered as she spoke. “Reverend there has been a terrible misunderstanding. I never said you were a member of the Klan. I simply told a couple of my friends that you were a Wizard under the sheets!”
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For the past 10 years, the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend, has traditionally been known as the day of the Burn Ride. This year was no different. On June 15th, 1475 bikes and 2300 riders rallied at Cancun Cantina for the annual ride across the Bay Bridge. The Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation Ride, also known as the “Burn Ride”, is Maryland’s largest organized charity ride. The Burn Ride was started in 2003 by Matt Miller, a county firefighter, to raise money for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Fund. The purpose of the Camp is to assist young burn survivors from the Mid-Atlantic region and their families in their adjustment to injury by providing an annual therapeutic residential summer camp and other year-round activities that support their physical, psychological and social needs. Each year, as the Burn Ride gets bigger, it has attracted such local sponsors like 98 Rock, High’s, Line-X, and Key Cleaning, and a few bigger sponsors like Rider Insurance and Coors Light. The Burn Ride assembles at Cancun Cantina from 7-9am for registration, a biker breakfast (Coffee/Water and Doughnut), and the iconic orange Burn Ride T-shirt. The ride begins at 9:15am, and starts down Route 100 to Route 97 to Route
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50, over the Bay Bridge, over the Kent Narrows Bridge to the Red Eye Dock bar for lunch and a live band. At Red Eye’s, the Burn Foundation presented Ken Stanley, of Stanley Engineering Company, a golden Axe for his Unselfish Devotion to the Burn Camp Children. Afterwards, you were encouraged to ride at your own pace to Bamboo Bernie’s for Lite Fair, Reckless Ric’s, and back to Cancun Cantina for dinner and the After Party. All of this, including tolls, was included in the $30.00 registration. There was some miscommunication between the Organizers of the Burn Ride and the Anne Arundel County police on the Escort for this year’s ride. As a result, a few people have expressed their concern about the safety of this ride, because of the lack of a Police escort. But, we’ve been informed that for next year’s event, there will be no “miscommunication” and that all involved will have the safety of the participants as their first priority. It was a beautiful day for a ride, and for $30.00, I got breakfast, lunch, Dinner, a T-Shirt, met some new friends, and it was all in the name of charity. Mike “Bighead” Abbott
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emale Trouble, Junkyard Dolls, Mobtown Mods, Night Terrors and Speed Regime. These are the names of the roller derby teams at Baltimore’s Charm City Roller Girls, and these ladies are hell on wheels! I’m sure some of you reading this are scratching your heads saying “What the hell is roller derby?”, some of you are saying “I remember that shit. My daddy used to watch it on t.v. when I was a kid!”, and the rest of you are saying “Hell yeh- hot chicks wearing booty shorts & fishnets skating around beating each other up!” Well, this ain’t your daddy’s roller derby! It’s so much more than that & if you fall into the category of one of those people that hasn’t been to a roller derby bout yet, then you’re missing out! Modern day roller derby is actually the fastest growing sport in the world- yes, in the world! And I bet you didn’t know that it’s probably being played in the community you live in, or somewhere nearby. Let’s see- just in Maryland, DC & Delaware, there are at least 10 leagues, including a men’s league & a junior league. Whoa! Surprised? I used to play & co-founded a league in Northern Virginia, and I can tell you from experience that you work your ass off if you want to be any good. You will find that the folks involved in roller derby show alot of spirit both on and off the track, often times teaming up with local and national charities where they can make a difference. Adopting the mantra of “skate hard, give back” is just an example of what you may expect to see from roller derby leagues. Enough of that. Let’s talk derby! I worked with some of The Charm City Roller Girls to help shed some light on what roller derby is all about. Holly GoHardly and Allie B. Back, both from the Charm City All Stars, Throttle-her, Scarring Nightly and Sadie Stingray were all very willing to help tell the story from their perspective as a Charm City Roller Girl. Let’s get rolling with a little Q&A: Redz: What is roller derby? Would you describe it as a sport or a spectacle? CCRG: Roller Derby can be described as a full contact race to score points, and the team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Roller derby skirts the fringe of 22
sports, but skaters competing at the top level are true athletes and the games are competitive, hard hitting and filled with strategy. The game is played on old-style quad roller skates, not roller blades. I think people are first attracted to the spectacle, or the assumption of a spectacle, but roller derby is most definitely a sport. We put a lot of time into training (including cross-training) and preparing for our games. As it is still a relatively unknown sport, a lot of spectacle is still present...but it seems more up to the individual skaters as to how much silliness they want to include now. Spectacle works well for reeling people in to see their first bout (aka game), but it’s the athleticism and gameplay that will keep them coming back. Redz: What do you think are the most common misconceptions about the sport or the skaters? CCRG: There are so many! For the sport, a lot of people think it’s fake or a free-forall brawl on skates without any rules. For the skaters, we’re often asked if we’re all lesbians with tattoos. Some of us are, but not all. The biggest misconception is that it is similar to professional wrestling and that all skaters are mean, burly and ready to throw an elbow into somebody’s gut. Redz: When I’ve mentioned roller derby to people over the age of 30, they typically remember that their dad watched it on t.v. back in the day. I know there’s a world of difference between the roller derby of those days vs. modern day roller derby. What are the major differences? CCRG: Roller derby was initially just an endurance race, which evolved into something similar to wrestling with staged fights and collisions. Today, it’s totally real: the hits are real, the falls are real, the injuries are real, etc. We also wear a lot more mandatory protective gear than was usually shown in photos of those early derbies. Another major difference is that skaters of today run and operate their teams, as well as skate: skater owned and operated. Due to the high cost of setting up banked tracks (which were the preference in old-school derby), most leagues play on a modified flat-track which is easier to set up in a variety of venues. Redz: I know a lot of people come to roller derby looking for something- sometimes it’s the glitter and glamour- the fishnets and booty SEPTEMBER 2013
shorts. Those people don’t usually last long. I know that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to training and the sport. Tell me about that. CCRG: You can certainly still wear fishnets & booty shorts, although the rink rash you get from fishnets makes them not the ideal “boutfit”. I enjoy wearing shiny pants and/or booty shorts with fun over-the-top makeup, but that’s a personal preference & doesn’t detract from the amount of work I do beforehand in order to enjoy game days. We have practices 4 days a week, with the occasional Saturday, and the All Stars require more than that. Because derby is DIY, everyone is required to participate in running the business and volunteering their time. There’s also a lot of mental work involved as well- it’s that mental determination that helps you get past the days when you realize the glitter and glamour don’t hold a candle to learning a new skill, finally knocking someone down or holding your own to keep from being knocked down. Redz: How is the game played? CCRG: There are 5 skaters from each team on the track at a time (presuming no one is in the penalty box). Four of these are called “blockers”, while two (one from each team) wear a star on their helmets and are called “jammers”. Jammers start on a line behind the blockers. When the whistle blows, they have up to two minutes (called a “jam”) to get through the “pack” (collection of blockers) and lap them as many times as possible. Each time they lap an opposing blocker or jammer, they earn one point for their team. Blockers play both offense (trying to get their jammer through the pack to earn points) and defense (trying to prevent the other team’s jammer from getting through). At the end of the jam, the blockers & jammers on the track swap with others from their bench and it starts all over again. There are usually two 30-minute halves in a game, and the team with the highest number of points at the end wins. Redz: People always ask- is the stuff for real, or is it staged? What do you want our readers to know? CCRG: It is absolutely real- both teams really want to win! Redz: Is the threat of injury truly a concern? CCRG: Absolutely. A lot of rules we play by were written due to concerns about THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
players getting injured. As with any sport or with chance, injuries happen, regardless of how hard or smart you train. This is a full contact sport and to top it off, we’re rolling around on eight wheels; somebody’s going to get hurt. We do train to build muscle memory, practice skills and endurance to prevent unnecessary injuries from occurring. Redz: What’s the worst injury you’ve ever seen? How about the oddest injury? CCRG: I think the worst I’ve seen are broken legs or ankles. The skater is crying/ yelling, holding her leg up while half of it dangles at the wrong angle. The worst I’ve personally experienced include a torn PCL, ACL, & fractured knee (all in one fall) and torn rotator cuff, labrum, & broken shoulder (separate single fall that required surgery). Not sure what an odd injury would be, but I broke my knuckles once because I apparently punched the floor during a fall. Also people that wear fishnets get some wicked fishnet-shaped rug burn, which we call “rink rash”. Redz: What’s the deal with the skaters’ names and numbers? CCRG: Names and numbers are a holdover from derby of old. Skaters used to have nicknames as part of their full name. They’re fun and are another element to keep derby on the fringe of mainstream sport. We struggle to come up with unique names that mean something to us, but not every skater uses a derby name, and that’s the thing that’s cool. We accept everyone regardless of buying into the fringe elements or not. Redz: What’s your favorite thing about roller derby? CCRG: That it isn’t mainstream, and we are outward thinking and that we empower women to be women while being powerful and athletic. You can wear booty shorts and fishnets or you can wear black leggings. You can create a derby persona or you can be the mom or the scientist, that you can be you, regardless of who that is. We may be a dysfunctional family (whose isn’t?), but we are all there for each other when we need to be. It’s about camaraderie and challenge and pushing yourself to the limits while surrounded by your friends. Redz: What does it take to become a Charm City Roller Girl in terms of skill and time commitment? How does one get started if they wanted to give it a roll? THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
CCRG: Interested skaters have to pass a tryout before joining the league. However, we try to assist them in learning the skills they need before tryouts by holding a series of “Charm School” events and/or boot camp of practices. We are going to have a tryout coming up in October and have a couple of Charm School sessions set up before then to teach some basic skating and derby skills (no skating experience necessary). The Charm School sessions are held at North Point Skateland. More info can be found on our website to get you registered. www.charmcityrollergirls.com or email skatertots@charmcityrollergirls.com. Redz: Charm City has a nationally ranked All Star Team that travels all over the world competing. That’s pretty impressive. What does it take to be a part of this elite group? CCRG: There’s an additional tryout to make the All Star Team. In addition, we have to come to more practices than the rest of the league, including special “advanced skills” sessions and team strategy/planning meetings. You need to have a work schedule that can accommodate travel since we often play away games, and you need to be financially stable enough to afford those trips as well. We do fundraise to help offset those costs, but there are still expenses that you have to incur on your own. Redz: Charm City has added a Junior Roller Derby Team to the league. Please tell us about that. CCRG: The junior team is being started by one of our transfer skaters, Mighty Mite. I believe she has been holding some meet and greet skating events to try and recruit junior skaters, and once there is enough interest, she can move forward with setting up more official practices. CCRG is enthusiastic about having a Baltimore Junior Team and we would love to mentor and help train them once things are in place. You can find them on Facebook at “Charm City Junior Derby” or email recruiting@charmcityjuniorderby.org. Redz: I know that Baltimore also is home to a men’s roller derby league “Harm City Homicide”. Do you ladies have a relationship with them? What does that look like? CCRG: Baltimore’s Harm City has been around for quite a long time and we have a good social relationship with them. They are welcome to attend certain practices with us, and we occasionally hold double-headers with them. They come to many of our bouts & SEPTEMBER 2013
volunteer, and we reciprocate by attending theirs. The Homicide guys are awesome and we’re all a big happy family. Redz: If you could sum roller derby up in one sentence that would make someone that has never been to a bout want to come, what would you say? CCRG: Hard hitting, fierce competition, beer, and of course “Real, Athletic & Revolutionary”, what’s not to like? Redz: We want to get people out to see you ladies in action. When and where can we see you play next? CCRG: We have a home team doubleheader on Saturday, October 26th at DuBurns Arena in Baltimore, and we’ve got a special ticket price offer for readers of Thunder Roads Magazine. The first bout is at 5:30pm, and all of our bouts, including ticket info, is posted on our website: www. charmcityrollergirls.com. I know you must all be chomping at the bit to get out and see these tough-as-nails ladies in action, so join Thunder Roads in October as we cheer them on. If by chance you’re not within the Baltimore area, I’ve put together a list of roller derby leagues that play in Maryland, DC & Delaware so you can see who’s playing in your backyard:
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Charm City Rollergirls (Baltimore) Harm City Homicide (Baltimore) Free State Roller Derby (Rockville) Key City Roller Derby (Frederick) Chesapeake Roller Derby (Westminster) Freedom Belles (Waldorf) Southern MD Roller Derby (Waldorf) Salisbury Rollergirls (Salisbury) Iron Mountain Roller Girls (Cumberland) Mason Dixon Roller Vixens (Hagerstown) 301 Derby Dames (La Plata)
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Presented by Orange Tattoo Company and Orange MX Racing
Talin & Brandon Evans Father - Son Duo
Name: Brandon Evans Hometown: Baltimore, MD Residence: Glen Burnie, MD Date of Birth: 07/27/86
Name: Talin Evans Hometown: Baltimore, MD Residence: Glen Burnie, MD Date of Birth: 11/01/06
Interview by Frankie Orange
Hey Brandon & Talin!!!!!! How are you guys? Talin: Good! Brandon: I’m doing great! Having a great summer.
What’s next for the rest of 2013 for you both? Talin: I want to try for some more first place trophies. Brandon: Me too! I’d like to get a moto overall once this year.
How’s this 2013 season going for you both? Talin: It’s going great! I got my first 1st place this year and did good at some pretty big races. Brandon: A little slow but looking forward to getting back in the hunt for points! Also having a blast watching Talin have a come up year.
What’s your favorite track and/or event to race? Talin: Budds Creek because I do good there. Brandon: I like Virginia Motorsports Park because it’s more of a technical track.
Talin, you just got back from racing your 1st Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Motocross Championship. How much fun was that? Were you nervous? Talin: It was really fun! We went swimming in the creek, met some pro riders and I had some good races. I wasn’t really nervous just wanted to “race my own race and not worry about anyone else’’. (lol that’s what he said) : ) Brandon, how awesome does it feel to watch & experience with young Talin this amazing opportunity like Loretta’s? Permanent smile? Brandon: Oh man, I don’t think there’s a single word to describe it! It’s really a proud parent moment to see your 6 year old out there with 29 of the fastest MX kids in the country and all the hype with the industry and pro riders. It was just an emotional and exciting week that I’ll never forget! When did you both first start riding? Talin: When I was 3 on a PW50. Brandon: I was about 10 on a Honda Trail 70. Brandon who inspired you to get into motocross? Brandon: My cousin Jimmy. My Mom wouldn’t let me ride and he had bikes growing up. After I got behind the bars for the first time that was it, I was hooked! Brandon what does motocross mean to you & your family? Brandon: I think the number one thing is fun! It’s just a great time to go ride and hang out with some cool people. But also creates a family bond of being together almost every weekend.
What kind of bike or bikes are you both currently racing? Talin: I ride a KTM 50 Mini Adventure and a KTM 50 Sr. Adventure Brandon: KX250F Who is sponsoring you in 2013? Talin: Accurate Pest Control, Mom & Dad, Grammy & Poppy and Mom-mom & Pop-pop. What’s the ultimate goal for you both in motocross? Talin: To have fun and be on TV. Brandon: I’m a little old to go pro or anything like that. I would love to see Talin grow to love this sport as much if not more then I do. I hope Talin will share this sport with his own family one day! And last but not least, Brandon what kind of advice could you give kids & parents today that have an interest in motocross? Brandon: For the kids, Go FOR it! Motocross racing is one of the coolest lifestyles to live! From racing with your friends to hanging with them and your family in the pits. For the parents who are worried about it being dangerous, they have a lot of protective gear out there and let’s face it anything can be dangerous. It is a great atmosphere. Not only do you spend the weekends with your family but you also spend them with your motocross family while traveling and meeting some of the most genuine people out there. Motocross is a great sport that takes lots of confidence, discipline, and hard work! Thanks so much Talin & Brandon for your time, good luck!
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Tip – Hi, I’m Tip! I was rescued from another shelter that didn’t have enough room for me. I was able to stay in a foster home for a little while, but I didn’t get along with the kitties there. So here I am back at BHS, hoping to find my forever home! I’m an energetic, fun-loving girl who’s told I’m a staff favorite. I’m looking for an active family who loves to do outdoor activities, or at least has a big fenced-in yard in which I can run and play! When it comes to other dogs, there are some I like and some not so much (pretty much the usual!) So if you currently have a dog, the staff here will schedule a meet-and-greet between us to see how we get along. I can be a little on the shy side sometimes, but once I warm up, I LOVE to give hugs and kisses! If you’re looking for a great girl to share a lifetime of love, please stop by to meet me ASAP! I’m sure you’ll fall head-over-heels. Holly- My name is Holly, and I was brought to BHS back in 2011, after I was found wandering all alone. I thought I had found my forever home a few months ago, but unfortunately my guardian couldn’t give me the time and care I needed. I’m hoping so very hard to find my true forever home! I have a sweet disposition, and love hiking, tennis balls, and Kongs! I’m a pretty energetic girl - practically still a puppy at 2 years old! That’s why I think I’d do best in a home with children who are at least 12 years old. I’m actually a celebrity from my last acting engagement with the Shakespeare Factory’s Taming of the Shrew. The audience loved me! So did the cast -- they said I was incredibly quick to learn my parts and a great team player. I would love to show you what a great girl I am, and have you for my very own family! Rosie- Hi! My name is Rosie. I was found running down a road all alone and since no one claimed me during the allotted timeframe, I am now available for adoption! I’m an active girl with lots of energy. You may notice me in my run jumping up and down for hours... boing, boing! I adore playtime with all kinds of toys and lots of long walks, but I’ll also lay on a couch or in your lap and settle in for a nap. Not much is known about my past, but so far the staff has learned that I like playing with some of the other dogs here. So if you have a dog, the staff will schedule a meet-and-greet between us to see how we get along! I’m learning to get a handle on the whole “potty-training” thing; as well as how to respond to requests like “sit” and “down,” and I’d like to continue lessons with my new family. I would really like to find a forever home filled with love and happiness. Could it be with you? Please fill out an application first if you would like to meet me. There are a few things we’re requiring so my life with you is a good, happy one -- I need to live in all adult household with owners who have had previous successful experience with jumpy/mouthy dogs. And to make THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
sure we’re adjusting well, BHS will visit us at home two times and want us to visit at the shelter together at least twice. I’m so happy they want to ensure that I have a safe, happy home. 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 selfcontrol 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
Baltimore Humane Society 1601 Nicodemus Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 T: 410-833-8848 | F: 410-833-4481 www.bmorehumane.org Baltimore Humane Society: A no-kill shelter protecting, saving, and caring for animals since 1927!
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FAMILY FUN! PAWS ON PARADE Fundraising Walk Saturday, October 5 10 am-5 pm Rain or Shine BALTIMORE HUMANE SOCIETY
1601 NICODEMUS ROAD • REISTERSTOWN • ENTRANCE FEE: $10
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ntroducing Sam Dixon, a well traveled photographer that has the job most men who love bikes and hot babes would die to have. Sam has agreed to share his love for both with the readers of Thunder Roads Magazine. Look for more from him as he travels around the country to photograph the hottest bikes, built by the country’s elite builders. More important the hot babes that will make you hate Sam as much as you love his photos.
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The Next Big Thing from Rack and Pull Industries Rack and Pull Industries features The Rack and the Straight Shooter. Allen Cagle is the Founder and President of Rack and Pull Industries, and he has designed and patented the only equipment in the world that can efficiently and effectively measure a motorcycle for frame damage and/or suspension misalignments in just minutes. This equipment is designed for professional motorcycle repair technicians only. If you own a motorcycle dealership or independent shop and you want to grow your business and increase sales and become more profitable then contact www. RackandPull.com and ask about The Rack and the Straight Shooter! The Straight Shooter is the only “live” laser measuring system for motorcycles. It can be used in conjunction with The Rack or stand alone by itself to check for frame damage or misaligned suspension components. The Straight Shooter is a must have tool if a shop does collision repair. The insurance industry in California is already aware of the Straight Shooter and they know it can validate a bent or straight frame. This will remove any guess work for an insurance adjuster and shop owner. I’m sure the insurance companies will appreciate dealing with a shop that can show proof that a bike has frame damage or not! The Straight Shooter is a triangulation measuring system with various targets that when used with The Rack, you can actually see the frame being straightened back to factory specifications. The Straight Shooter also works as a standalone with a bike on a jack or lift. It can help a technician locate the cause of a high speed wobble, directional pull, shake or shimmy. The Straight Shooter measuring system can actually help locate a misaligned, bent or worn out suspension component. The Rack is the only ride up motorcycle frame straightener in the world, and it can also be used as a service rack. It has a rear drop panel that easily unlocks and slides off, so a technician can remove the rear wheel. If the motorcycle is too damaged to ride up the ramp, which it probably will be because 90 % of all wrecked bikes have front end damage, then you can use the winch and dolly system to effortlessly mount the damaged bike on the frame rack for repairs. It has two moveable pulling towers that can pull from any direction needed and has ten tons of pulling capabilities per tower. The Rack has a multitude of THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
tooling and universal mounting brackets to mount any motorcycle for frame repairs without causing anymore damage to the finish of the frame. The front of the motorcycle frame can be repaired without removing the engine or any other drive train components. You don’t have to remove the rear swing arm, rear wheel and fender. Since the bike doesn’t get stripped to the frame, the possibility of breaking clips and seals on wiring connectors that can cause problems down the road are eliminated. According to the insurance industry there is an average of 52 days to replace a frame. I’ve seen it take more than two months on several occasions. Avoid this time consuming process and start making time and money by using The Rack. You could repair a frame in just hours! There is a power up kit for every motorcycle these days. Some Harleys have 80 horse power and 95 foot pounds of torque when they’re stock. After a little work they go to 125 horse power with 135 foot pounds of torque. My point is all this horse power and torque is great! But it accelerates the wear and tear on suspension mounts, bushings and bearings, and that causes wobbles, pulls, shakes and shimmies. Now as a shop owner you have the opportunity to offer a suspension alignment with a service or when you install new tires on a bike, and as a customer, you can finally ask for one. You get an alignment when you install new tires on your car or truck right? Why wouldn’t you get an alignment on your motorcycle? Hell! You only have two wheels! How important is it to you to make sure they’re properly aligned? Mike Fahey, owner/operator of Grumpy’s Motorcycles, located at 797 San Bruno Ave East in San Bruno is the first shop to own the Straight Shooter. Call Grumpy’s if your motorcycle has any ride quality or handling issues and let him and the Straight Shooter find the problem for you. Customers feel better leaving Grumpy’s knowing they didn’t have to pay two hours labor for diagnostics, there was no guess work. The Straight Shooter can show exactly where the problem is. Article and photos by Allen Cagle of Rack and Pull Industries. Email: al@rackandpull.com Phone: (650) 333-1209. Additional photos by Stan Hill
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was talking to my uncle about our magazine. I asked him if he had any suggestions that would make it better. Without hesitation he said “you need a column about stories from the road”. Whether they are true or let’s say legends. There should be a place for us to write about all the strange and cool things we see while riding around on our bikes. The places we visit and the people we meet. I’m going to start off writing the first couple of articles but I really hope we get some stories and tales from you our readers. This month I have a story about a Patriot Guard ride. In the October edition I’m going to send you to a haunted Insane Asylum. A couple of buddies and me have been riding with the Patriot Guard at Arlington for a few years now. Tragically we had to honor one of our road captains that was killed in a traffic accident. What happened on this ride is as fresh in my memory as if it happened yesterday. The funeral service was held at The Marine Corps Museum in Quantico,Va. The first ten bikes and family left and the other 100 bikes were following. We pulled onto 95 North around 3:00p.m. As most of you know getting around this town at 3 is crazy. We had no law enforcement to help. Cars and bikes were everywhere. It would have made a great IMAX 3d movie. We have all been on these rides where you’re just praying we all make it safely to our destination. Along the way at speeds of 60 M.P.H. one of the lead bikes had a mounted American Flag that had broken and fell off onto the interstate. More good news it had begun to rain pretty steady and the road was slick. Cars and bikes were all trying to avoid the flag that was lying on the ground and really causing problems for the bikes. As I approached the flag I was making my plan to avoid it. I looked to my left and saw my buddy Don”Sarge” Blanton do something that we all still talk about to this day. Instead of avoiding the flag Don reached down with his right foot and scooped up the flag with his right foot and flip it up in the air,he then grabbed it out of the air and held it against his leg until he could maneuver it under his body .We arrived at Arlington and everyone was running up and talking to Don and congratulating him on saving the flag. It really was something you had see to believe. After spending a lot more time with Don I’m honored to include him as one of my close friends. I’ve learned so much more about him. Don will never let a Flag be dishonored. Since he is a Marine he has spent his life defending our Flag. He did two tours in Vietnam. He left the Corps as a Sgt... Don and I had the honor of helping to welcome 13 U.S. Navy Seals home to Arlington. While we were there someone came up and asked us to turn around and face the crowd that was gathering. Don’s answer was simple and is something I live by each day. As long as those American Flags are in front of us I will never turn my back on that Flag. I guess this explains why Don couldn’t leave a Flag on 95. If you see Don go up shake his hand and thank him for his service but most of all Thank him for the example he has set for all of us. Thanks Sarge from all of us. — Submitted By: Steve “Hillbilly” Craig
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When you see Mountainfest on paper you start to smile inside. You know that soon you will be riding to Almost Heaven W.Va. . . You will get to spend 4-5 days with thousands of other bikers and friends. You’re definitely going to hear some GREAT music. Experience some good food. And this year get to be among the first guests at the brand new Triple S Harley Davidson store.
or a Philly cheese steak without leaving the show to get it.
Let’s start at the beginning you get to ride. Usually that would be enough for any paragraph but you get the bonus of getting to ride in one of the most beautiful places there is to ride. I love any chance I get to take on those country roads. Get me out of the Big City and into some fresh mountain air. You still had me at ride.
Now let’s talk about the music. One of Thunder Roads magazines favorite bands The Davisson Brothers bands were great like always. It was nice to hear newcomer Wyatt Turner sing “You remind me of West Virginia”. The future looks bright for this young man. A crowd favorite Jackyl didn’t disappoint. What a lineup of big names to entertain us. The Guess Who, Foghat, Three Dog Night, and of course the one and only Joan Jett. These bands all proved why they have lasted so long in the business. THEY WERE GREAT! Don’t miss a chance to see any of these bands if you can.
Walking around Mountain Fest I always am amazed at how friendly everyone is. It seems that everyone is out to make sure I have a Great time. The staff that Triple S has put together is always friendly and helpful. You know how you go to some rallies or festivals and they don’t live up to the hype? You can’t say that about MF2013.
One of the coolest things about this year’s event was the chance to see the New Triple S Harley store. I thought that was what Heaven was gonna be like but it looks like the store may be known as Heaven on earth for H-D riders. They are not finished with all the building and it’s already incredible. When they are finished I will run out of adjectives to describe what it’s like.
You have a great selection of vendors whether you’re looking for jewelry, leather goods, stuff for your ride, or even a biscuit tattoo you can get it at MF2013. I walked and looked and talked to all the vendors and I thought they had a good variety of stuff. The food selection was great .I could have Italian, Greek, BBQ,
The sad thing is it’s over til next year. One of the things we get to think about is what new and exciting things are in store for us next year? It can’t get here soon enough.
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nce again Ken Appel has proven himself to be one of the greatest party throwers out there. The 10th anniversary of the East Coast MC Rally was by far the best one yet. Five days on Apple Mountain with 8000 of your closest friends is definitely an event you will not soon forget. The days were filled with thousands of people walking up and down the row of venders. You couldn’t pass Bob at Unique Screen Printing without hearing a whimsical comment or a bit of philosophy from this very entertaining gentleman. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. The weather was hot enough to make that cold beer taste even better. The couple of times it rained was just enough to cool things off until the sun broke through again to dry up everything. Along with the usual vendors: the hot sauce stand, the cigar guy, and all the tee shirt shops, there were a couple of new ones. One in particular that seemed to always draw a big crowd was the Rope Dungeon. Here Thunder Roads would like to congratulate they demonstrated Denney and Marina and their engagement at Apple’s East Coast Motorcycle Rally an unusual form of lovemaking, to say the least. They also set up a giant water slide covered with oil and water for anyone who wanted to give it a try. One afternoon they even set up a swimming pool with oil in it for some female wrestling. Saturday’s bike rodeo always brings a big crowd. They had all the usual games such as the slow race, the barrel roll, the wiener bite, and the tire throw, along with some newer games such as the thong pull and the helmet toss. All this led up to the main event--the motorcycle demolition derby. This is the event of the weekend that is not to be missed. The evenings were filled with music from some of the best bands they have had at Apple Mountain. The Nighthawks, Citizen Band Radio, and Torn were some of the opening bands that led to Saturday night’s star attraction, The Marshall Tucker Band. It was fantastic hearing all their songs again. After the bands finished, most people made their way to Strip Club Choppers for a pole dancing competition. Those beautiful women knew all the right moves to get the crowd going. The mechanical bull was also going strong and drew a good size crowd every night. You could often look up to catch a Chinese 44
floating candle make its way high into the night sky. Did I mention the new thing they started this year? It was the 5:00 boob ride. Every evening at 5:00 dozen of bikers would meet in the woods and ride through every campsite with a topless woman on the back. By Saturday evening there must have been 50 bikes riding up and down every dirt road, that’s 100 boobs. All in all I think everyone had a great time. This is the one event I look forward to every year. If you haven’t been yet, it’s something you should experience at least once in your life. Beware though, it’s very addictive and will more than likely have you coming back again. Ride safe and enjoy, Mike “Smiles” Johnson
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giving credit where credit is due L ast month we featured an article called “Smurfs on a Harley-Davidson?” submitted by the owner of the bike and General Manager of All American Harley in Hughesville, MD. Steve “Smurf” Keene. Unfortunately, we dropped the ball on our end by not recognizing two of the key people involved. We would like to sincerely apologize to the two ladies responsible for the photography and modeling in this article. Sheri Dean, the photographer, was gracious enough to come out and do this shoot for us on her birthday. And, model Sandra Barbour, who’s Trike will be featured in an upcoming edition of Thunder Roads Magazine. It was a real privilege working with both of these ladies. From the owners here at Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC, we want to thank them for their understanding in this matter and look forward to working with them again in the future.
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I told the Wetzel MC I’d give them a shout out after attending their 27th Annual Biker Bash that was held the last weekend in July. If you aren’t familiar with their Annual Biker Bash you are missing out! Take a 100 Acre farm filed, wrap it in 10 ft chain link fence, hire a few great bands, and you have yourself a party with a few thousand friends. Here is their excerpt from their own website at www.WetzelMC.com; On a Friday Afternoon in the Summer of 1986 a group of friends were gathering at another friends motorcycle garage planning to take a road trip the next day. One of the friends remarked that he needed to get a bigger gas tank. One of the guys spoke up that he had a spare tank and that they could bolt it on for the weekend. The guy that needed the bigger tank said that he had to go to work and wouldn’t have time to change tanks before they left in the morning. Being the good friends that they were they all agreed to change the tanks and have the bike ready for him when he got off work, and that they would all meet at the local watering hole. The guy goes off to work trading bikes with the one who would ride the completed bike to the watering hole, another goes to get the bigger tank and the rest start to remove the small tank. When the bigger tank comes back the gentleman who has to ride the completed uptown said he won’t ride it because it was so UGLY! Again being the good friends they were, they taped off some flames and grabbed a can of spray paint and repainted the tank. One of them picks up a brush and letters in “PROPERTY OF WETZEL M C” when the tank is dry they all leave to go to their local watering hole to wait for their friend to get off work. Pretty soon their friend gets off of work and shows up and starts asking who owns the bike with the flames and what is a WETZEL M C? They then proceed to tell him that the bike was his own and that he had not recognized it. This was the start of WETZEL M.C. They go on to say how they have donated over $100K to many charity benefactors. One of the things that I love about attending is that history. Our club attended and rented a large 20x30 pavilion tent. It’s a good deal as the tent company goes up the week ahead of you and sets it up and tears it down for you. All you do is show up, rope off your area and you’re ready to go. This year I rented a golf cart and took it up with us. I really think this is a must, but there are many people that prefer to walk around to visit the many vendors and food options. We always take our own grill for the club and throw on some burgers and dogs throughout the day. I did purchase a really nice new leather vest for the Ole Lady and a new half helmet for myself. (Hey, it was my Birthday Weekend so I bought myself a present!) My only regret was not taking Friday off from work and going up earlier. I will warn you that the weekend isn’t cheap, but none of the big events are cheap anymore. By the time I paid for our van, trailer, golf cart, and the Ole Lady I was already out like $100 Bucks. If you take a camper it’s like $200 just for the camper and that doesn’t include the truck you pulled it with or admission for the driver and passengers. Something that I wasn’t aware of until this year is that the President of an MC does get free admission. That was a nice bonus. Only thing is unless you pay you won’t receive the entry tickets to win the brand new HD that is given away every year. All in all, I think it’s worth every dime to party with my brothers, other clubs, and friends that attended. I enjoy making it my Birthday plans every year. Bring your tent or camper, and make plans to join us next year and join one hell of a party in a field! Thanks for Reading! Tabasco Tabasco.tro@gmail.com Photos courtesy Iron Cowboy, TRO
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Dave Brian and his wife Pat have been riding two-up for the past 30 years. When asked where he’s been, he just smiles and proudly says “Everywhere! I did all but six states last year and I’m going to all of them this year!” He currently has a Road Glide Ultra which he’ll proudly tell you has over 50,000 miles on it. He plans on riding out to Washington State this year to visit his nephew, and a quick trip to New England in August.
e want to congratulate Dave & Pat Brain from Severna Park for winning the 2013 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom from Cancun Cantina, Old Glory, 98 Rock, and Coors light. Dave was the one who had the key that eventually started the bike.
On Friday night, July 26th, around 10:30 pm, after about 70 people got on and turned the key, Dave stepped up and with no expectations, turned the key and started the bike. I’m not sure who was more excited, Dave or his wife Pat. All Dave had to say was, “I’m in Shock!”
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DELAWARE 4th Annual Hawgs for Dawgs in Delaware Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Motorcycle ride to benefit adoptable animals, programs and services of Faithful Friends Animal Society. Approx. 24-mi ride from Rommel HarleyDavidson New Castle to Coleman’s Christmas Tree Farm, Middletown. Preregister online or register on site 11am12:30pm 9/22. Kickstands up at 1pm. $25/couple, $15/rider, incl. ride pin + some food. Enter the Bike Show! $5/ entry at Coleman’s. Family fun festival at Coleman’s Noon-6pm with food, music, vendors, canine contests and demonstrations, and bike show! Rommel Harley-Davidson is on RT 9 in New Castle near the Del. Memorial Bridge. www.faithfulfriends.us/event/64 Seaford Young Marines “Devil Pups” Poker Run Sunday, September 22, 2013 10:00 AM Fund raiser for Unit to attend Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremonies $10 Rider - $5 Rider Includes Hot Dog & Soda 302-296-7659 www.bkde1.org
Maryland Hogs and Heroes Nights at Hooters West Ocean City Every Friday in September 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Come join the Hogs and Heroes every Friday night at the Hooters in West Ocean City as we raise money for Public Safety, Military and Wounded Warrior charities. Recent Hogs and Heroes nights have benefited Operation Whitetail, Fallen OCPD Officers, Heroes Haven and Wounded Warriors from Walter Reed. Come early and enjoy happy hour and food specials (3-7). Live entertainment every Friday by very talented local bands, 50/50 raffle, giveaways, prizes, apparel, etc to 60
help support the Hogs and Heroes Foundation and their mission. A very special edition of Hogs and Heroes night will be on Friday, September 13th, during Delmarva Bike Week/OC Bikefest. One of the hottest bands on Delmarva, LOUD LOVE, will be rocking the orange roof off Hooters. Recently, LOUD LOVE opened for SLAUGHTER at the 3-day Labor Day Music Festival in Berlin, MD. They have also performed at Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Delmarva Bike Week for the last 5 years. Definitely a MUST SEE show!! So if you are ready to eat, drink, throw a hoola hoop around your waist, be served by the beautiful Hooter girls of West Ocean City, listen to great music and just have a blast of a night, all for worthy causes, head over to Hooters of West Ocean City, Rt 50 Westbound at 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, Maryland 21842, across from the WaWa. For more information, email “Sandman” at Delmarvacruzer@gmail.com or call Hooters at 410-213-1841. Emergency Services Appreciation Day at Battley Cycles Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Battley Harley-Davidson and the Nam Knights are partnering again to bring you Emergency Services Day. We will have a police motorcycle rodeo, moon bounce, cook-out, music, fire engines, and fire safety demonstrations. All free, donations will help support the families of fallen police and fire personnel. Fun for the whole family, kids are encouraged to come. 11am - 3pm. www.battley.com/event_list Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet Saturday, September 7, 2013 11:00 AM Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet to benefit Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Swap Meet 11am - 4pm $10.00/table Spectators $5.00 Bike Registration @ Noon $20.00 Judging Starts @ 3pm Trophies awarded to top 5 Categories: Best of Show; Best Paint; Best Bagger; Best Custom; Best Radical 50/50 Drawings, Food & Music!! 301-247-5353
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2013 Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:00 AM To Honor and Remember the 2,977 lives taken from us on Tuesday, September 11th 2001 Registration begins at 8am Moments of silence at, 8:46am - Flight 11 hits North Tower WTC 9:03am - Flight 175 hits South Tower WTC 9:37am - Flight 77 hits the Pentagon 9:59am - Collapse of the South Tower WTC 10:03am - Flight 93 crashes in Shanksville, Pa. 10:28am - Collapse of North Tower WTC Proceeds benefit: The Flight 93 National Memorial & The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Bike fees: $15.00 Driver - $10.00 Passenger Passenger Vehicle $20.00 Path of Honor Flags $5.00 www.911patriotdayride.info 4th Annual Tommy West Memorial Ride Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:30 AM Come join us to honor the memory of a terrific husband, father and friend. This ride is for motorcycles and vehicles. Everyone is welcome! We will be giving prizes for the best poker hand, having 50/50 raffles and door prizes. This year we will be assisting a family in our area with proceeds from our rides. Mike Grimes from Sabillasville is in need of a kidney transplant and he will have expenses that will come along with that surgery and recovery tommywestmemorialfund.org Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet Saturday, September 7, 2013 11:00 AM Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet to benefit Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Swap Meet 11am - 4pm $10.00/table Spectators $5.00 Bike Registration @ Noon $20.00 Judging Starts @ 3pm Trophies awarded to top 5 Categories: Best of Show; Best Paint; Best Bagger; Best Custom; Best Radical 50/50 Drawings, Food & Music!! American Legion Post 227 13505 Cherry Tree Crossing Road Brandywine, MD 20613 301-247-5353 HOGS & HEROES FOUNDATION THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
LEAC, Inc 4th Annual Ride to the Boonies Benefiting Law Enforcement’s Fallen Heroes and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel 1301 Atlantic Ave. Ocean City, MD Registration 10am, KSU 12Noon Registration Fee $25 and will include a buffet at The Boonies Restaurant & Bar 21438 Nanticoke Road, Tyaskin, MD 21865 , Live Entertainment, Reception and Awards Ceremony immediately to follow, gifts from Ocean Downs and much more. We will be holding Raffles before and during the event. Biggest sponsor is John Knorr. Call Sue Doyle @ 443-803-6952 or Terry Hunt 443-6771657 for more information! You don’t want to miss this great ride! Stop by, Register, and enjoy a nice ride to Boonies in Tyaskin, MD. Lets Ride Supporting Our Law Enforcement Heroes and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. www.LEACINC.com Mr Todd’s Wild Ride at Battley Cycles Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Are you an adventure bike rider? Our THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
BMW Specialist, Todd Dibell, has designed a road course for experienced adventure bike riders that takes you through Montgomery and Frederick counties. This ride will take you down farm paths, dirt and gravel roads, and will traverse 6 deep water hazards (fords). The fun begins at 9am with a light breakfast, then kickstands up at 9:30am. The ride takes about 2.5 hours. Survivors will get treated to lunch at Battley Cycles. Food and participation are free, this is a customer appreciation ride! This ride was designed for our BMW customers and our friends at BMWBMW, but if you have another brand of bike that you think can take on this ride, you’re welcome to join us. www.battley.com/event_list 2013 POW/MIA Missing Man Run Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:00 AM Going to DELMARVA Bike Week? Join us on September 14th for a Police escorted* ride and support our troops! American Legion ‘Vietnam Veterans Memorial’ Rider Chapter 295 will be conducting our 2nd Annual “POW/ MIA ‘Missing Man’ Motorcycle Run” to highlight the plight of those still Missing in Action. The POW/MIA ‘Missing Man’ Run will be held on Saturday September 14th and will honor the crew of Spectre 17, a C-130 Gunship that disappeared over Laos in 1972 with 17 soles on board. Through a twist of fate, two of the crew survived. The remaining 15 were Missing In Action. The funds raised by the run will be used to benefit American Legion Post 295’s Operation Provide Comfort. Post 295’s Operation Provide Comfort has provided the following services to the community, veterans, and the wounded warriors in locale military hospitals and military families in the Gaithersburg-Germantown area since 2003 amlegionpost295.org/missingmanrun.html Ride to the H-D York Open House with Battley Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM Gather at the dealership at 7:30am for free coffee and doughnuts, then its kickstands up as we head for the Harley-Davidson assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania for their annual Open House. We’ll take a lot of back roads to get up there, take the tour, and then head back to Gaithersburg. The tour is free. www.battley.com/event_list Dealership Dinner Ride at SEPTEMBER 2013
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POKER RUN THE OFFICIALLY SPONSORED POKER RUN OF OC BIKEFEST!!! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 Looking for great places to ride to during OC BikeFest? Stop by the Ocean City Inlet to participate in the Hogs & Heroes Foundation Poker Run on Friday Sept 13th. You have until 7pm on Saturday Sept 14th to finish the Poker Run. You may stop by the Poker Run Route locations from 11-7pm Friday and Saturday! The 1st stop is the Inlet where you will receive your Route guide, other Stops include the Convention Center, Seacrets, Green Turtle and the last stop Ocean Downs Casino! Let’s have lots of riding and fun stopping by these great places and participating in a Poker Run! We thank you very much for your support in helping us to support our American Heroes and their families. Contact info and/or questions, you may email Revman@HogsHeroesFoundation. com www.hogsheroesfoundation.com Always Ride Safe, Smile, and take pictures!
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Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9:15 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The ride will loop back to the start point. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors—the Ride for Kids “stars” of the day. Award presentations to top fundraisers will follow. For each $300 you raise, we’ll enter your name into a drawing for a new Honda motorcycle, AGV helmet, Cardo Scala Rider, Dunlop tire, and Tour master luggage. (Must be present to win.) Howard County Fairgrounds www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/ events/2013/baltimore-washington.html
Enforcement Appreciation Day Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Come out to the Sykesville American Legion and support our US Military and Law Enforcement communities. The mission of the Name Knights of America Motorcycle Club is to honor the memory of American Veterans and Police Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, to assist Veterans and Police Officers in their time of need and to promote community awareness thru sponsorship and participation in various fundraising events. We will have warriors from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Entry fee get you food and beverages.
4th Annual Fall Car, Truck & Motorcycle Super Show Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Adventure Park USA has partnered with some of the finest businesses in the area to bring you an amazing event filled with fun. Come out and enjoy a day of food, fun and festivities all for a great cause– The Wounded Warrior Project! We are proud to support our friends who work with severely injured servicemen and women as they undergo treatment and rehabilitation. From 1900’s to present, if it has two wheels or more, we have a class to compete in. Burn-out contest, I-wheelie machine, motorcycle stunt show, drivers cup challenge, 50/50 drawings, vendors, prizes and give-a-ways. Fun for the entire family with rides and entertainment for everyone. $12 pre-registration, BUY ONLINE with Promo Code CARSHOW: https://webhost.corecashless.com/ adventurepark/sales/ $15 registration at the door and free to admire. RAIN DATE: Sunday, October 6th, 2013 www.adventureparkusa.com/events.php
1st Annual 50/50 cycle ride Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 1st annual American Legion Riders - Post 128 Registration begins at 0900 (Coffee & Doughnuts 9-10) Riders $15.00 = TWO 50/50 Tickets Passenger $ 10.00 = ONE 50/50 Ticket Additional tickets 2 for $5.00 1st Bike Out @ 10:00 Last Bike Out @ 11:00 ---- Last bike in by 2:00 Food at the end (alcohol must be purchased) Live Band Chinese Auction – 3 Tickets = $5.00 Door prizes (numerous) 50/50 Ride Ticket Drawing Local Vendors Must be present to win Rain Date October 12 2013 Check Web Page for updates http:// alr128aberdeenmd.org
Bernie’s Fall Covered Bridge Ride Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:30 AM Join Bernie as he heads for some covered bridges North of us and enjoy the beauty of the season and the history of the bridges. Gather at the dealership at 8:30am for free doughnuts and coffee. Kickstands up at 9am and the group should return to Battley about 12:30pm. www.battley.com/event_list_detail.asp 2nd Annual Military and Law 62
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prior; $10) 1:00 pm Bike Show Awards (must register before 12:30; $10) 2:00 pm Ride Starts Registration includes entry into MIRock. Come early and enjoy the races, festive atmosphere, music, vendors, tattoo contest, & bike show. 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 Apehangers Bar & Grill in Bel Alton, Maryland for a free after ride party with all the trimmings, including live entertainment by The Craze! All clubs and all wheels welcome! Just leave your attitude at home. Don’t ride? Bike in the shop? Register anyway and enjoy all the festivities and fundraising benefits. Pre-register and receive a free 2013 Bikers for Babies Event Patch (Registration fee must be paid online prior to event date to qualify.) Once you complete your online registration, please consider setting an additional goal of raising $100, $250, or even $1,000 by emailing your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to support your efforts in the fight to give every baby a healthy start. www.bikersforbabies.org Kip Kenyon 9th Annual Memorial Poker Run Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:00 AM Memorial Poker Run in memory of Kip Kenyon, a fallen Maryland Biker. Beautiful riding thru Baltimore and Harford Counties. Great poker hand prizes and Raffle. All proceeds benefit Maryland Ronald McDonald House. Registration 10 AM - Noon at Big Falls Inn, Route 7, White Marsh. www.kips-pokerrun.com
10th Annual Southern Maryland Bikers for Babies Sunday, October 6, 2013 11:00 AM Join us for the 10th Annual Southern Maryland Bikers for Babies! Sunday, October 6, 2013 (Rain date: October 13, 2013) What if the hardest day of your life… was your first? 11:00 am Gates & Registration open at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD. 12:30 pm Tattoo Contest (must register
Oktoberfest at Battley Cycles Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Meister Battley invites you to go German for our Oktoberfest celebration. We will have bratwurst and sauerkraut as well as regular hot dogs. We will feature a special, BMW only bike show with trophies for; Best Overall, Best Touring Equipped, Oldest BMW, Most Miles, and People’s Choice. LIVE MUSIC. Join us for our BMW Open House and Oktoberfest! Latin American Motorcycle Day at
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Battley’s Spooky Halloween Ride to Burkittsville Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Join Battley Cycles as we ride into haunted Maryland, Burkittsville, home of the Blair Witch Project. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, this is a beautiful ride through the Maryland countryside at a time when the leaves are changing for Fall. Gather at the dealership at 8:30am for free doughnuts and coffee. Kickstands up at 9am and the group should get back around 1pm.
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Howard County Swap Meet Sunday, October 27, 2013 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! HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
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Battley Cycles Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:00 AM This day is devoted to the Latin American Motorcyce Association with music, food, and events celebrating those of Latin American heritage and the bikes they ride. LAMA is a 40 year old motorcycle club with chapters all over the United States and the world. The newest chapter of LAMA, the Gaithersburg, MD chapter, will be on hand today to tell you about their organization and sign up charter members. Our event at the dealership includes live music and a cook-out. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.
Veteran’s Day Ride to Arlington Cemetery Monday, November 11, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM Gather at Battley Harley-Davidson at 7:30am for free coffee and doughnuts then it is kickstands up at 8am sharp as we lead the group down to Arlington Cemetery.
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ey everyone! I LOVE this job! I get to hang out and talk to some of the rock and roll legends of all time. Mountainfest 2013 gave me the opportunity to talk and spend some time with Cory Wells from Three Dog Night. When I was younger, I can’t remember a time that you turned on the radio and didn’t hear a Three Dog Night song. They were huge and I was lucky enough to see them in concert a number of times. At one time they were the number 1 band in the U.S. They had 21 consecutive top 40 hits and by late 1975 had sold 50 million records. After hearing them perform at this year’s Mountainfest I know everyone will have a great time at OCBIKEFEST. Their concert will leave you with good memories and looking for their music to play on your bike. HB- Do you Ride? CW- Yes I do. I have a Hardly. (Laughing) I have a Kawasaki Vulcan with a nude Kristie Allen on my gas tank because she played a Vulcan in a Star Trek movie. HB- Do you get to ride much with all the performing and traveling you do? CW- Well I usually get home on Monday and I ride for a couple of days until I have to leave again on Friday. HB- So you’re a real Biker you ride quite a bit. CW- I ride a lot. I love it. I ride a lot in the summer it gets a little cold in New York in the winter. HB- Tell me a little bit about the band now. Where are you guys going and how many dates do you perform each year? CW- This year we will do 60-65 shows. We have to cut it off somewhere. We were doing 85 dates a year and that was just too much. We are going all over the country. We head to Mass. next and then we are off to Montana the following week. So we really do travel all over.
bike. I looked at the Harley and thought well maybe. I would really like to get a Royal Enfield or an original old BSA in the near future. I love those old bikes. HB- Anything you want to say to the fans? CW- We Love you and hope you keep coming to the show. Heck I hope I get to keep coming to the show. All of us at Thunder Roads hope that Three Dog Night keeps coming back for many years to come. What a good show they put on. I saw someone wearing a shirt the other day that I think sums up a lot of us older bikers. I may be old but at least I saw all the COOL bands! Thanks to Three Dog Night and some of the others the young whippier snappers get to see them too. Hillbilly P.S. Always share with friends, and lose the lid.
HB- How many original members are still with you? CW- There is 4. There are Danny and I the two singers. Jimmy the keyboard man and our original guitar player Michael Allsup. Then we have our new members. When I say new I mean our bass player has been with us for 35 years off and on and the drummer has been with us for 20 years. HB- What do you think when you look out and see this large group of fans like me who have listened to your music so long? It must be a great sense of pride to have lasted so long. I saw you at the Capital Centre which doesn’t even exist anymore. CW- That happens to us a lot. Most the places we played are no longer there. No it’s great. We have a large group of fans that we are very proud of and we are going to give them a great show each and every time; hopefully. HB- What next? CW- My Vulcan is a 2000 and I’m thinking about getting a new THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
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DEALERS & SHOPS All American Harley-Davidson 8126 Old Leonardtown Road Hughesville, MD 20763 301-274-5000 www.allamericanh-d.com Baltimore Harley-Davidson 8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003 www.hdstore.com Battley Cycles 7830 Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-4581 www.battley.com Brandywine Auto Parts/ Brandywine Automotive Centers 14000 Crain Hwy Brandywine, MD 20613 301-372-1000 www.brandywineparts.com C&C Cycle 8182 Telegraph Rd Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924 www.candccycle.com Davis and Davis Custom Engraving 240-415-1856 DavisandDavisEngraving.com Defender Cycle Works Fowler Industrial Park Unit 4 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-247-9901 301-247-5733 Delaney’s Cycle Service 6360 South Hanover Rd Suite G Elkridge, MD 21075 www.delaneyscycle.com 410-379-8651 EZ Kustoms Airbrush and Custom Paint Studio 301-252-1556 240-876-8837 www.ezkustoms.com East Coast Sound 101 Skip Jack Rd Suite 5 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 443-968-9635 66
Final Touch Detailing Staggers Road Laurel, MD 20707 www.finaltouchdetailing.biz 240-456-4502 Fort Washington Harley Davidson 9407 Livingston Rd Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-248-1200 www.hdwash.com GRD Cycle 4420 Crain Hwy White Plains, MD 301-843-0144 GRDCYCLE.COM
Ron Treacy Automotive Certified Master Technician All Makes and Models Mobil at Rte 3 & 450 Bowie, MD 301-262-0003
Crookedi Sports Bar & Grill 8419 Bayside Rd Chesapeake, MD 20732 410-257-7999 www.crookedibar.com
The Shop 6788 Mid Cities Ave. Beltsville, MD 20705 240-542-4091 www.theshpmd.com
Dawg House 102 W. 5th Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 www.facebook.com/ dawghouse102 717-762-0914
S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499
Iron Works Custom Cycles 7676 Airpark Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20879 www.ironworkscycles.com 301-947-7300 Mid Evil Custom Cycles 3235 Conowingo RD Street , MD 21154 www.midevilcc.com 410-457-5500 MD Speedy Tag & Title 1-888-938-2448 www.mdspeedytags.com For a location near you Motovations Cycles & Accessories 28953 Three Notch Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659 www.Motovationscycles.com 301-472-1811 Premier Collision & Customs 621 Central Ave. Edgewater, MD. 21037 410-798-9727 Prince Frederick Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge 265 Solomons Island Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.princefrederickchyrsler.com 866-937-5916 IGS Auto Body, Inc. 1230 Cronson Blvd. Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-7405 Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Prager’s Bad Co. Cycles 1601 A Postal Rd Chester, MD 21619 410-643-6800
Southern Maryland Cycles 3806 Cassell Blvd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 SouthernMarylandCycles.com 443-975-6414 Upholstery by Tattoo 410-867-9210 Victory of Southern MD 4630 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD 20695 www.thekustomshoppe.com 301-932-2383
Gridiron Grill 20865 Callaway Village Way Callaway, MD 20620 www.gridirongrillmd.com 240-925-0998 Laurel Station Bar & Grille 14933 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 604-3693
Bars & Restaurants
Market Street Public House 200 Market Street Denton, MD 21629 410-479-4720 www.publichouseonline.com
Barefoot Bernie’s 901 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 www.barefootberniesmd.com 301-797-4424
Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com
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, MD 21740 www.cancuncantinawest.com 301-797-4422 Captain Bigs 8323 Bayside Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 443-964-6162 Creekside Inn 1225 Security Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-791-6307 www.creeksidedeckbar.com
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Oak Barrel Pub / Aztec Oasis 35206 National Pike NE Little Orleans, MD 21766 301-478-2727 www.aztechoasis.com Oasis Bar ‘N’ Grill 7539 Old Ocean City Road Whaleyville, MD 21872 (410)641-4488 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
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Gridiron Grill 20865 Callaway Village Way Callaway, MD 20620 www.gridirongrillmd.com 240-925-0998 Seabreeze / Swampy’s 27130 S. Sandgates Rd Mechanicsville, MD 301-373-5217 Texas Ribs & BBQ Find us at 2 Locations Clinton & La Plata www.texasribsandbbq.com 301-877-0323 The Greene Turtle www.thegreeneturtle.com For a location near you The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net Thursdays Steak & Crab House 4851 Riverside Drive Galesville, Maryland 20765 410-867-7200 www.thursdaysrestaurant.com Triple Nines Bar & Billiards 7540 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD. 21075 tripleninesbarandbilliards.com 410-799-1818
legal services Dale’s Bail Bonds 11 E Market Street Ste 1 Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-7214 www.dalesbails.com Robert A. Siegel, P.A. 7310 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 109 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 www.robertsiegellawoffice.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
Business Services Heartland Payment Systems Payroll / Card Processing HeartlandPaymentSystems.com Email: William.Fine@e-hps.com 410-493-8467
Realtor Services Kelly Beaton, Realtor Remax1393 Progress Way Eldersburg, MD 21784 www.ridethebeatonpath.com Office: 410-549-3500 Cell: 443-340-9164
Apparel / Retail Chapman Vac & Sew 3180 Solomons Island Rd #103 Edgewater, MD 21037 www.chapmanvacandsew.com 410-956-0000 Chuck Biagi’s Carpet Care www.chuckbiagi.com 301-870-0380 Davidus Cigars Find which of our 9 locations is closest to you at www.davidus.com 301-865-1000 Fred’s Sports Center 2895 Crain Hwy. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-5694 www.Fredssports.com
Battle Scars & Beauty Marx Tattoo 143 Central Square Dr. Prince Frederick, MD Battlescarsandbeautymarx.com 443-968-2850
Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433)
House of Poncho’s 4305 Pulaski Hwy. Abingdon, MD 21009 410-273-6999 888-509-8900 www.houseofponchostattoos.com
Renegade Classics Baltimore 9026-C Pulaski Hwy Middle River, MD 21220 www.ReneagadeBaltimore.com 410-574-7433 Renegade Classics 131 Central Square Dr. Prince Fredrick, MD 20678 renegadeclassicssomd.com (301) 855-1999 Sewing by Laura Lusby, MD 20657 410-568-2252 410-495-7677 Tobacco Stop 3351 Corridor Marketplace Suite #300 Laurel, MD. 20724 301-317-5316 Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228
In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568
Wicked Steel Jewelry www.wicked-steel.com
J&L Doo Rags Custom / Handmade Doo Rags www.J&LDooRags.com 814-285-1336 Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323 Needle Play Design Custom Embroidery and more www.needleplaydesign.com 609-949-9451 No Croak Embroidery For all your Custom Patch needs! 410-259-5234 Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211
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Regulators Motorcycle Apparel 10 Chesnut Drive Elkton, MD 23923 888-628-3206 regulatorsmotocycleapparel.net
Photography Michael J. Alves US Patriot Photography uspatriotphotography.com Mark Petinga Photography markpetinga.com Email: info@markpetinga.com 443-630-4124
Tattoo Artistic Additions Tattoo 470 N. Dupont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 302-264-9135 www.artisticadditionstattoo.com
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Orange Tattoo Company 2020-A West Street Annapolis, MD. 21401 orangetattoocompany.com 410-224-6088
Lodging Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com
insurance Callahan Insurance Agency Beverly Callahan 135 Christiana Road Suite 3 New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-1322 Bagent2000@aol.com Waring-Ahearn Insurance Progressive Agent 25805 Point Lookout Rd Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-5541 Jay@Waring-Ahearn.com _________________________ Thunder Roads Magazine MDDE-DC If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@ TRMDEL.com for more information. If you’re Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@TRMDEL.COM with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.
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The contact patch of an average motorcycle tire is about the size of a size 9 man’s shoe. That’s all that keeps you upright and rolling. They are really the most important part of a road bike. Choice, upkeep and repair make the difference between a nice ride and a bad day. Choosing the right tire for your intended use is the first step. Sticky gumballs aren’t the best choice for a heavy touring ride just the same as a stiff side walled hard rubber tire aren’t for a lightweight bike. A good parts guy will help you here if you’re not a gearhead. Just ask and be honest. Always buy the best tire you can afford and treat it well. Next is taking care of them once you got ‘em mounted and balanced. Keep an eye on the weights, they do come off sometimes. Most important is knowing the proper pressure-and keeping them up to that number. Tires lose air naturally and should be checked weekly or every time you ride if you ride infrequently. I see so many bikes that have 10 PSI or less. It causes premature, uneven and irregular wear. Worst case is a blowout at speed. Happens more often with tube type wheels than tubeless but is equally important on either type of installation. I can’t stress this enough, buy a decent tire gauge and use it regularly. It will save your ass when that idiot pulls out in front of you and you need everything those tires can give. Many handling issues can be traced to improper pressure. The owner’s manual will give you some starting numbers. You can tune the ride a few PSI in either direction from there to suit personal preference but there’s a maximum and minimum and again the owner’s manual helps there. When running a heavy load (touring/ passenger) up the pressure to maximum for best fuel economy and wear. Knock it back some for riding solo. This will give you the best wear and ride characteristics for your chosen tire. You will eventually get a flat. Most shops won’t repairs tires anymore. Sadly it’s a liability thing. So carry a good repair kit and know how (and when) to use it before you have to. A small compressor will make the job a breeze. If the damage is on the tread area you’re OK to repair but if the damage is on the sidewall you’ll be needing the other toolkit, that is the cell phone to call a tow truck. Sidewall repairs don’t work and will fail suddenly leading to a trip through the bushes on the side of the road. If the tire is getting on towards the end of its life replace get home and replace as soon as possible. If it’s new or close to it keep a close eye on the repair and check pressure often to be sure it’s holding up. If you’re not sure the guys at the local shop (hopefully where you bought them) can help you out. That’s the short version of a long story. Buy good tires and take care of them and you’ll have many miles of fun with them.
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