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Big City’s Two-Wheel Testament.......................5 Tech Tips...........................................................8 Joker’s Wild.......................................................9 Big City Road Hounds..................................... 11 Sippin Shine....................................................12 ABATE of Maryland.........................................15 Rolling Bike Show: Baltimore H-D®................16 Cigar Review...................................................21 KISS in the Kitchen.........................................23 Featured Club: Freed Riders MC....................24 Center Calendar..............................................26 Featured Bike..................................................27 Tabasco Report...............................................37 Tobasco Report...............................................33 Ryan Kerr Racing............................................35 Events.............................................................38 Biker Friendly Directory...................................42 News Bytes.....................................................45 MX Antix..........................................................50 Thunder Cam..................................................51

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i everyone! We are rolling into August. We are having a great time with our Rolling Bike Shows that are sponsored by Rider Insurance. Hope to see you at Scuttlebutts on Aug.2 for our final show. I can’t believe it’s August already and next month we will be gearing up for another OC Bike Fest. We will have the 5 winners of each bike show and you can help us pick the Best of the Best. Keep checking back for our schedule during the week. We know you want to be partying with us and we have some great stuff lined up. Check our website and our Facebook page for more info. In this month’s edition Hillbilly sips some shine with Bryan Jackson of Jaxsin Cigars. Check out the new cigar review by our man Flynn. We have the pictures and all the fun we had at Cancun Cantina at our Bike Show. Make sure you support our Moto X team. The Mx Antics team is trying to get to New Zealand and we are sure our readers will help because you’re the best. Enjoy this month riding around and we hope to catch up with all of you on the road. Can’t wait to get to Apple Mountain! See you there!

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Troubles We All Have Them 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction ( or troubles), which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, Psalm 25:17 The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses! Psalm 25:22 Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all their troubles! Galatians 5:10 I have confidence in you, in the Lord, that you will have no other mind; but he who troubles you shall bear his judgment, whoever he is. I am writing this because recently I went through some trouble and I needed a reminder myself. When life goes along pretty much as we think it should, we tend to keep our eyes on what is right in front of us –our work, the game against our rival team, struggles at school. That’s not to say we love God less or don’t long to know him better, it simply takes great commitment to think beyond the here and now for very long. How do we respond to a crisis? Sudden Death of our dear ones, financials breakdowns, losing job, family problems, accidents, sickness, betray , violence, and so on and so forth can cause depression and distress in life. In time times like these we whisper “why O God” “where is God?” Sometimes we are attacked by the enemy in our weakest moments. When we are confronted by intimidating situations and events, our enemy creates more confusion, makes us weaker and helpless and pushes us to hopelessness. How do we respond to such a Troubles? Too often, we fail to view troubles with an eternal perspective. At some point, we all will face hardships, losses, and painful circumstances. We all are going to have troubles in our lives, and we can profit from them if we respond correctly.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. When Paul was writing these words in his second letter to the church at Corinth, he mentions “light and momentary troubles.” Go back a few verses and see what these light and momentary troubles were. In verses 8-9: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Isn’t it amazing that he calls these just light and momentary troubles? Here is the bottom line — while we may encounter troubles in many forms and in varying degrees, it is easy to get our eyes focused on the troubles. When our attention becomes preoccupied by troubles, we have a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. That is why some people seem to go from one stressful situation to another. It is important that we look beyond the trouble and see that a blessing is waiting for the believer. We may be troubled, but at the same time we must remember that we are also blessed. My prayer is that you will surrender to the grace and love of the Father, even in the midst of adversity. Then you will be able to turn each crisis of your life into an amazing opportunity to see Him work. Therefore saints, be of good cheer! -your best days are yet to come!

Apostle Paul began 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 with a positive proclamation “Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. “(2 Corinthians 4:1) Therefore” is part of the answer, because it points us forward to what Paul is about to say. When Paul considered the greatness of his calling, it gave him the heart to face all his difficulties. We often lose heart because we do not consider how great a calling God has given us in Jesus. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

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HD’s fabulous key fobs

o you finally found some time to take your bike out for that much needed time in the wind. You give your bike the once over before you head out to your local watering hole or that stretch of road that takes your mind off all the stress that everyday life brings. Some time into your ride it’s time to take a pit stop. After you grab a bite or finish that drink you hop back on your bike to finish your ride. You put the key in the ignition, turn the key on, hit the starter button, nothing. Your lights are on ,your, stereo is working but no click, no grunt, nothing! If you’re lucky you aren’t too far from home, but we all know that we are never that lucky. Time to whip out the cell phone and call that buddy that has a truck or a trailer, he’s probably standing right next to you considering you asked him to go riding with you. time to call the tow truck and spend the cash you were saving to put towards something better than this. Do you happen to have one of those key fobs hanging on your keychain, you know the one you got when you bought your bike? When was the last time you changed the battery in that thing? I’ve had at least a dozen bikes get towed in because of that little 5 dollar battery that everyone overlooks. So if you have one of those fobs make sure you change it periodically so it doesn’t add to the stress you’re trying to ride away from. Thanks for reading SLADE

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The football coach noticed that his star tackle, “Boner”, had so many women hanging around that he couldn’t possibly handle all of them. So one day he asked Boner “Just what the hell is your secret, kid?” Boner replies, “Well, Coach, whenever I’m about to have sex, I always whip it out and bang it on the dresser like a hammer. That numbs it up, and I can This morning on Hwy. 12, I looked over to my left lay pipe till they beg me to stop!” and there was a woman in a brand new Cadillac do- The coach went home early one day and went ing 65 mph with her face up next to her rear view to the bedroom. He heard his wife in the shower. mirror, putting on her eyeliner. I looked away for a Seeing a window of opportunity, he tore off his couple seconds...to continue shaving; and when I clothes and started bangin’ the hell out of his looked back she was halfway over in my lane, still “wanker” on the dresser. His wife stuck her head working on that makeup. As a man, I don’t scare out of the shower and yells out, “Grab ya’ a beer easily, but she scared me so much; I dropped my Boner baby, I’ll be right out”. electric shaver, which knocked the donut out of my other hand. Ma was in the kitchen fiddlin’ around when she In all the confusion of trying to straighten out the hollers out....”Pa! You need to go out and fix the car using my knees against the steering wheel, it outhouse!” Pa replies, “There ain’t nuthin wrong knocked my cell phone away from my ear, which with the outhouse.” Ma yells back, “Yes there is, fell into the coffee between my legs! splashed and now git out there and fix it.” So......Pa mosies out burned “Big Jim and the Twins”, ruined the damn to the outhouse, looks around and yells back, “Ma! phone, soaked my trousers, and disconnected an There ain’t nuthin wrong with the outhouse! “ Ma important call. replies, “Stick yur head in the hole!” Pa yells back, Damn women drivers! “I ain’t stickin’ my head in that hole!” Ma says, “Ya have to stick yur head in the hole to see what to Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition imfix.” So with that, Pa sticks his head in the hole, posed by unforeseen circumstances. looks around and yells back, “Ma! There ain’t While attending a Marriage Weekend, my wife and I nuthin wrong with this outhouse!” Ma hollers back, listened to the instructor declare, ‘It is essential that “Now take your head out of the hole!” Pa proceeds husbands and wives know the things that are imto pull his head out of the hole, then starts yelling, portant to each other..” He then addressed the men, “Ma! Help! My beard is stuck in the cracks in the ‘Can you name and describe your wife’s favorite toilet seat!” To which Ma replies, “Hurt’s, don’t it”?” flower?’ I leaned over, touched my wife gently, and whisA pharmaceutical truck that was fullly stocked with pered, various prescription medications was stolen today. ‘Gold Medal-All-Purpose, isn’t it?’ The majority of the inventory consisted of Viagara. And thus began my life of celibacy.........

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CORA– Hi there, I’m Cora! I’m a super smart bulldog mix who is here at BHS to find my new forever home! I really like to get belly rubs and play with indestructible toys, like nyla bone and kong toys. I also like to get dressed up in festive gear - my prior owner always dressed me up and took holiday pictures! He also taught me a bunch of tricks and commands... I already know “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “come,” “roll over,” “play dead,” and “shake”! See, I told you I was a smart girl! So come out and visit with me at the shelter - I’ll be waiting patiently! TOOTIE- Hi, I’m Tootie, a three year old purebred Pekingese, a total cuddle bug who is looking for her forever home. Once I warm up to you, I enjoy being carried and getting belly rubs. I’m a pretty laid back lady that just needs a lap to snuggle in. Come out and visit with me... maybe you can be my new forever family!

KANA- Hello there. I’m Kana, a Shepherd/ Argentine Dogo mix. Aren’t I beautiful?! I have a great personality too, which means I’m just an all-around great dog!! Looking for a snuggle buddy? If so, I’m your girl! I love to snuggle on the couch while getting my belly rubbed and falling asleep. I’m VERY smart too! I’ve been training to get my C.L.A.S.S. certification. (For more information on C.L.A.S.S. please ask our dog trainer... she can give you all the details.) I also know many commands, like: sit, stay, down, & paw! And the saying is “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” I’m a pretty quick learner! I also am crate trained, I like to lay in the crate sometimes on my own as well. Stop on by and visit with me, I’m sure my looks and laid back personality will win your heart over within no time! RILEY-Greetings from BHS! My name is Riley. I am a handsome three year old Siberian Husky mix ready to fall in love with my new family! I am very friendly and love being with people. In my previous home I lived with a dog and cats. I am a vocal boy who loves to talk to the staff throughout the day. I enjoy taking long walks as it allows me to get rid of some of my energy! I know sit and paw and am eager to learn even more commands and tricks! Hopefully I’ve gotten your attention. Now all you have to do is stop by the shelter and meet me. Let me show you my awesome personality and glam you with my beautiful coat! See you soon.

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly And Bryan Jackson

t would be a lie to say that all my life I have wanted to grow up and own my own cigar company. It would not be a lie to say that in my adult dreams. I can honestly say this would be one of the coolest jobs in the world. In the first place I would have no idea how to even begin a cigar company. Where do you get the tobacco? Who picks it? Who rolls it? Where does it go next? How does it get to the store so I can buy it? I really didn’t know the answer to any of these questions. That’s why it was so cool that I got to meet Bryan Jackson of Jaxsin Cigars. What is even better is that he turned out to be a real nice guy. I spent the day talking to him at Cigar Station in Springhill, Tennessee. At the time his tavern residence line of cigars was just out. He had a light and medium body cigar. Since this interview his full body cigar has come out. I have read a few reviews and his smokes have gotten good reviews. I will tell you later in the interview if they meet the Hillbilly Standard. HB-Do you ride bikes? Do you own a bike? Do you like bikes?

BJ- I do not own a bike. I have ridden bikes. I don’t plan on getting a bike anytime soon. After all I’m pretty busy with the cigar company. HB- I guess the obvious questions are how and why did you decide to start a cigar company in Springhill Tennessee? BJ- I am a life long cigar smoker. I love it. I went out to a big cigar show and ended up getting inspired to start the company. Everything was in the right place in my life to do it at the time. I met a couple of cigar manufacturers and they gave me a lot of encouragement. I have a business background and got the whole business side of it together and then started to work on the blending side. I’m about to have my third blend of cigar released in the next 30 days and I’m very excited about it. It’s been fun getting started. HB- Springhill Tennessee. This is not the cigar capital. I guess I just expected cigar companies to be in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic, or Miami, or even Cuba. I just didn’t expect to find a cigar manufacturer in a small town in a 12

state that is land locked. BJ- It really knows no bounds. It doesn’t matter where you hang your hat. This is where I’m based and I run the whole operation from here. Your right about all the great tobacco coming from all those different countries and I work with a lot of different tobacco companies to get the different blends. HB- Do you go and select the tobacco you want? How does this process work? BJ- What I did was I surrounded myself with people that are a lot smarter than me in the tobacco field. I needed to find people that I really trust in the industry from all different sides. The growing side, the sales side, the retail side, and the distribution side plus different owners. This gives me a great group of people to bounce ideas off. Then some of the owners turned me onto their factories which helped me a lot. This saved me from having to cold call places to get started and also saved some trial and error parts. I had a lead in and kind of knew what I liked and from there felt the process out. HB- So I guess the next question is do you have 10 little oompah loompahs somewhere rolling cigars? BJ- No, it depends on the factory. To begin with I did a lot of the blending work here in the states. This helped to keep costs down and so that when I got over there I wouldn’t be taken for a ride and left for dead some place. This way I could put my ideas to work and I sort of knew what I liked in a smoke and the blend I was looking to achieve. So I started working with factories and getting samples in and gauge what I had before I got down there and had a better idea of what I was doing and looking for when I got to the Dominican Republic. I do have a factory that rolls for me in Honduras but it’s not in the best of town so I don’t visit very much. I have rollers from all walks of life that work in the factories and help get my cigar out. HB- Let’s pretend I have never smoked or heard of cigars, how does a cigar get from the ground to the store and in AUGUST 2014

my humidor waiting for me to smoke it? BJ- It goes through lots of places. Obviously it starts in a field. I work with the manufacturers that own the shops and they will purchase the tobacco that you want in different quantities and so on. They will blend and roll them and keep the recipe and they will keep the special ingredients at that factory. You can think of it like cigars 31 flavors. Then they go the roller factory and they roll them and put my bands on them and make my boxes to my specifications and then they leave the factory by freighter or cargo plane and start the journey thru customs to the consumer. After they are in the U.S., I work to get them to my humidors and out to my stores that are currently selling Jaxsin cigars. That is a quick overview of what it takes to bring cigars here. It’s not as easy as that sounded. HB- So you have humidors all over your house. What do you have like 100? Are they in every room even the bathroom? Sounds good to me. BJ- I have a lot at the house but I have a company that helps me fulfill orders and keeps them in a large humidor. They also help out with some of the distribution as well. HB-What did you do when you started? I doubt you started with 5000 cigars or did you? BJ- It varies with each manufacturer. At the beginning I went with some of the smaller factories. That way I can get smaller runs and not have to get THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

10,000-15,000 cigars at a time. I like small monthly orders right now and hopefully I can grow into orders like that someday. Then it starts with getting cigar shops to sell your cigars and getting them to like you and your cigars. Now I’m branching out by word of mouth and social media and hopefully people like what they are smoking. HB- Ok you have started out here at home. How many stores are your cigars in? Where can people find these Jaxsin cigars? BJ - We are based here in the Nashville area for right now. We are currently in about 30 stores and growing each day. That was really my focus slow growth in my first year. We started about a year and a half ago and have had cigars for about one year now. HB- Where do you see the company going next year and in the future? BJ - The first year I concentrated on the middle Tennessee area and next year we will be looking to expand outside of Tennessee. I would like slow controlled growth if that’s possible. The Jaxsin cigar line which are called tavern residence (named by his ten

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year old son) are a good smoke for any seasoned cigar smoker or a first time smoker. There is a light, medium, and full body smoke. One of these is sure to please any smoker. I smoked quite a few during a weekend charity event and I’ve got to say I really like the smoke and can’t wait for them to be available in Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia. They are more than fair with their price as well. If you get a chance to Smoke a Jaxsin cigar do it. You will not be disappointed. If you are interested in selling Jaxsin cigars please contact us at Thunder Roads for more information.

Dog. God Bless you all. Remember our armed forces and their families in your thoughts and prayers. It’s time for Ole Blue and me to sit on the porch and rock awhile. We got our shine and our Jaxsin cigars. It’s gonna be a great evening. Hillbilly

The best part of this column is the chance to meet people from all walks of life. I really enjoy bringing their stories to you all. Bryan Jackson of Jaxsin cigars is a great person and I know his company is going to do well. After talking with Bryan even if you don’t smoke cigars you will want to start because of his excitement and love of cigars. I’m glad I got the chance to find out about the cigar business. Now remember kids when you are drinking of the shine, stand in a circle, lose the lid, and always share with friends. I always save a little for the Big

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United we stand. This Saturday, July 12th, was proof of that. This was the Coalition of Clubs first major event and wow did it turn out fantastic. Because of the hard work of the coalition and the committee formed to turn out this event, I am sure there were at least 400 people there. Over 30 clubs represented from across the state. Even clubs from out of state. The VFW post 467 in Westminster couldn’t have been better to us. They provided the food and alcohol and did a fine job considering the huge amount of people who came out. A huge thank you to them. This is a fine example of what can happen when bikers have had enough and decide to unite as one to stand up for their rights. I am so very proud to have been a part of this history making event. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the COC. I had several people come up to me and ask me why this is happening now and it never happened in the past. Personally, I think it is because of what is happening in the world and across our country. Our rights in general are being impinged upon and removed from us as citizens stand by and do nothing to stop it. Bikers have never been ones to just stand by and watch. I think with the way of the world now, bikers are fed up. We have had enough. It is time to stand as one and take care of business. This event proved

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just how powerful we can be if every biker in the country stands together. If we can come together in such short notice and put on such a powerful event, just think what we can do with time. We have all agreed that we are now on the same page and will stand up as one united team to battle our issues such as profiling and motorcycle only checkpoints. I see great things to happen in the future. I am so very proud to be a biker. I am proud to work with such wonderful clubs. Of course with all positive there comes negative. I have had people criticize me for working with the clubs. People who I thought were on our side. People who stood on the sidelines and waited for the clubs to come to us instead of reaching out to them. I am happy that I have a great relationship with clubs around the country and will never apologize for it. It is the best thing ABATE of Maryland has done in a long time. We are a motorcycle rights organization and that is what we do. We defend all motorcyclists. Including clubs. No matter what type of club. It makes no difference. Great things are about to happen. Michelle Holcomb Executive Director ABATE of Maryland, Inc. For more information – www.abateofmd.org

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CANCUN CANTINA Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC Rolling Bike Show sponsored by Rider Insurance came rumbling into Cancun Cantina on Sunday July 13th. On a very hot and muggy day; the rain managed to stayed away, and the bikes came. We had a great time with everyone that showed up for the event. Want to thank all the participants in the Bike Show; we had some awesome bikes entered. Another cool thing about this event was that it seemed like you could get anything from a cold beverage to a tattoo and even keys for a chance to win a free bike courtesy of Old Glory Harley Davidson & Cancun Cantina. Definitely want to give all the great vendors that made the day even more worthwhile a huge shout out and Thank You. The Crew at Wicked Killa Ink did a great job tattooing and piercing. They also held a Wicked Tattoo Contest giving prizes for Best Color, Best Black and Gray, and of course Worst Tattoo. Prizes included custom made plaques and gift certificates valued up to $100. Be sure to give these guys some love and stop by the shop located off Cherry Lane n Laurel, MD. Chesapeake Motors and Powersports brought a couple of their street legal Reepers for everyone to checkout. These things will be everywhere soon so be sure to go by and see Kevin and take a test ride before the wait list gets started. Renegades Classic of Baltimore made their way out as well to offer everyone great deals on some cool items from sunglasses, helmets, vest, and some touring bags. Vape Frog hopped in as well to give all of us trying to quit smoking a great option. What else completes an event more than kettle corn? Nothing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what. Wicked Good Kettle Corn came out so we could get our fix. Be honest this stuff is like crack. For all of you that have seen the incredible paint jobs on the Thunder Roads MDDE-DC Bikes and wondered where did they get those cool paint jobs? Wonder no more. Tim and Josh from Whirled of Color Custom Paint and Air Brush Studios were on hand to display their amazing talent and set up appointments for work at their newly open shop located at 116 Roesler Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060.Stop by and check the shop out and let Tim and Josh tighten up that paint job for you. 16

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Custom - Pete

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Metric - Josh

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Best in Show - Don As always we want to Thank our friends at Rider Insurance. They have made this all possible for everyone to enjoy some great shows at some great locations this year. Not to mention saving everyone money on their motorcycle insurance at the same time. I can say that we have made the change and I personally saved over 40% by making the switch. So if you haven’t already stop by and let them give you a quote. There is no obligation ,and you can get some cool FREE Rider Insurance gear. Who doesn’t like FREE. We now have 4 of our final 5 bikes that will compete for the overall championship in Ocean City during Fall Bike Week. Don’t worry you are not too late to enter your bike in our final show at The Scuttlebutts on Cobb Island on Sat. Aug 2. Follow us on Facebook for more detail about the next show. See you all there...

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CIGAR REVIEW In May of this year a young upstart released the last blend in his debut line the tavern residence. Bryan Jackson and his company Jaxsin Cigar Co. out of Tennessee have stated that they built the company around “a love of cigars” and by the beauty I hold in my hand I can see they weren’t just blowing smoke. The last in the tavern residence line is also slated to be the most full bodied yet; however with a deceptively light colored wrapper I have my questions. The blend sounds delicious on paper with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that while light in color is quite oily and inviting. The binder is a Dominican Criollo that holds a bounty of Nicaraguan Ligero long fillers that are sure to pack a punch. As I take the cigar up for review out I look it over, it is a Gordo size (6.0’’x 60); and has a double band a foot band that states simply tavern residence and an upper band that has Jaxsin scrawled atop a four leaf clover on shield. The construction is tight but upon the cut the draw is free and aromatic. Once you light this great smoke you will come to realize that it has some power. It begins with pepper and cocoa and a delightful spicy finish that lingers for a few moments after the pull. The pepper fades as you make your way into the body of the cigar and boy does this hefty stogie have body. Toward the middle some smooth coffee and cedar notes as well as a strange yet refreshing sweetness can be detected along with the nice spicy finish. The construction is impeccable with a razor sharp burn line and a firm never flaky ash the draw

remained open and consistent for the full length. Toward the end of your one and a half hour smoke, you taste the return of pepper as well as some new earthy tones. All this wrapping up with the now all too familiar spicy finish should have you feeling saddened that your trip will soon be over. Well I must say that at a $10.00 price point this cigar has some stiff competition from some heavy hitters in the industry, however a cigar this good can hold its own with the big boys and beat them given time. I sincerely hope you grant yourself the opportunity to enjoy this great cigar as I have, ask for it at your local brick and mortar (cigar shop) or track down Hillbilly at a Thunder Roads MD-DE-DC Review Provided by our man Flynn

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads Tennessee i have chosen this name for our monthly recipe page, as that was what my mother, rest her soul, always used to say when I would assist her in the kitchen. mom was an avid supporter of the kiss (keep it simple sweetie) method of cooking. i now, more than ever, truely appreciate her philosophy of always taking shortcuts where you can, as long as your ultimate outcome is that of down home, labor of love cooking.

K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads Tennessee “MY” BACON, EGG, VIDALIA ONION, SWISS CHEESEBURGER WITH AN EASY-OVER EGG ON TOP *I have been making these since I was 10 y.o. Thought I invented them, then saw it on some cooking show. Who Knew? 1 Ground Beef Burger - however you like it; thick or thin, but shape it the size to fit your bun and then push down gently in the middle with your thumb so it will cook evenly. 4 Strips of Hickory-Smoked Bacon 1 X-Large Egg 2 Slices of Baby Swiss Cheese 5 Strips of Vidalia Onion, sauteed’ golden brown Now, you can grill your burger or fry it in a skillet, and saute’ your onions up while frying burger and pick them out and drain on paper towel. Put your cheese on burger, add a little water to pan and cover with lid (keeps moist & melts cheese fast), remove & drain on paper plate; pile your onions on top, fry your egg in the grease, flip gently and remove to a paper plate. Butter your buns and toast in the oven. A toasted bun makes ANY burger better. Now just build your burger and put the easy-over egg on top and your favorite topping; mayo, ketchup, whatevva. I break the yoke and let it run all down over the burger. Woooeeee! damn, this is slap-ass good! THE ABSOLUTE BEST BATTER FOR FRYING ANYTHING! Compliments to: Michael Symon of The View - ABC (Handwritten while watching) 1/2 Cup of Cornstarch 1/2 Cup of All-Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 2 Tbls. of Old Bay Seasoning (spice aisle or often by seafood display) Ask grocery clerk 1 tsp. Cayenne Pinch of Salt 1/4 Cup of Pilsner Beer (will say on label) 1/4 Cup of Water 1/2 Cup of Vodka This better is awesome for Vidalia Onion Rings! * Always use Peanut Oil for frying. It just holds temperature better and gives a good, clean taste. Don’t re-use oil. Always use fresh so your food doesn’t taste like what you last fried.

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IT AINT SUMMER WITHOUT DOWN-HOME NANER’ PUDDING Banana Pudding: Mix in a cooled glass bowl 1 Box of Vanilla Pudding Mix 1/2 Cup of Whole Milk 1 Whole Can of Condensed Milk 1 Level tsp. of Nutmeg 1 Container of Frozen Whipped Topping (If you want seriously better taste, make your own whip cream with 2 Cups of Confectioner’s Sugar to 1 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream and 1 Tbl. of pure Vanilla Extract. Just keep blending on High until stiff peaks form and then stop or it will all turn back to liquid.) Tastes SO much better though than the pre-made. And it’s so easy! 1 Box of Nilla’ Vanilla Wafer Cookies 4 Bananas; sliced into 1/4 inch rounds Mix all ingredients together. Folding in the whipped cream gently towards the end on low. Mix should be creamy, not runny. In a larger glass serving bowl, place a layer of the wafer cookies. Spread 1/4 of the pudding mix over the cookies. Lay 1/2 the banana slices over the pudding mix in a single layer. Spread another 1/4 of the pudding mix over the bananas. Repeat. Place any remaining cookies on top, but break them up into halves, but cover completely. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or or overnight. Great serving idea: Serve in big spoonfuls into very large but squat heavy glasses or into Mason Jars and add a scoop of high-quality Vanilla icecream for every great big spoonful of Nanner’ Pudding. This is perfect for summer! COOL & EASY WATERMELON FIZZIES 2 Cups of Watermelon; cubed 1 Ounce of Gin 2 Tbls. of Fresh Lime Juice 1/3 Cup of Ginger Ale Full Lime Slices for Garnish Puree the watermelon cubes & strain Pour back into blender and add other ingredients If want a stronger mix, add more gin, want it lighter, add more Ginger Ale. For kicks, scoop out some watermelon balls; freeze and add to a chilled martini glass when serving up your mouthwatering Watermelon Fizzies. These are fun and delicious! WORK HARD. PLAY HARD. SUMMER FUN !

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FREE RIDERS MC It is often said that the best ideas come about because of a need. The idea behind the formation of The Free Riders was similar to how quite a few businesses and organizations have evolved in the past. In 2003, five guys who loved to ride got together at a local watering hole and scratched out some ideas on a cocktail napkin. The five founding members had the desire to form a new club but wanted to be different from some of the clubs they were in or familiar with at the time. Riding and working on charitable causes was high on their list… riding together for enjoyment but with a purpose in mind to help others in need, was a primary goal. Coming up with the name for the club was the easy part since all of the guys believed in Freedom; of the road, from tyranny and oppression, and in our choices. “Free” is our foundation and belief but riding is our passion. We are a riding club in the truest sense. One of the main requirements to join is you must ride an American made motorcycle. Every weekend that the weather agrees, we have a scheduled or pick-up ride. Through our mass-text tree, the members are in constant contact with each other setting up places to ride to or just getting in the wind. Each has a special skill set that allows us to accomplish any type of project or task. We range from contractors, electricians, plumbers and such to company owners and executives. The way we interact shows our careers are not a boundary. We all have the same love of riding, charity and fun. One of the guiding principles of our club is stated constantly at meetings in order of importance: Family, Job, Club. Our first clubhouse was an old landscape office trailer that one of the guys knew was available for free. It had no heat, no water and no electric. If we needed to take a leak, we went to the nearest tree or bush. Pretty rudimentary but it was a start. Our biggest achievement that first year was one of the guys was given a generator. We finally had heat and lights but the unit worked every now and then. Our meetings were short because we never knew when the lights would go out. Those formative years were tough but our hearts and minds were in it to stay. We knew if we stuck with it, we could make a difference in somebody’s life. Our founding President, Flattop, had a vision, energy and drive to succeed that propelled us forward. He was truly the guiding force in getting us to the next level and served for the first ten years. He surrounded himself with a core group that believed in the concept of “Ride Free, Live Free” which is proudly stated on our Cuts. That core group, Flattop (Pres, Ret.), Joker (VP), Buzz (Treasurer) and DUI (Officer, Ret.) are 24

still involved day to day. The first couple of years were spent talking with other riders and relating our vision of how the club would work. We would pick up a few members here and there and lose a few, too. Pretty tough when the message is new and there are so many other choices. Eventually we got to the organizational point where we felt we were making progress towards being the real deal. We wrote our By-laws and specific guidelines for how we would act in the public eye. There was an official patch set designed and refined and the decision was made that we wanted to be completely different than most of the area clubs. We started this club to express our freedom and it was decided then that we would be totally independent. Our Cuts would not be State specific but would proudly state that we are “Independent”. The center cut had to be different from other clubs and was chosen from a number of depictions of Bald Eagles. It was refined and is totally unique in design. We also designed a specific rocker for our women and they wear it proudly. We held our first elections for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Events Coordinator and Road Captain. It seemed like there were more officers and title holders at first, than regular members. But we were growing and grow we did. The biggest change came when one of the founding members built a garage for his business and decided that we should also construct a clubhouse on the second floor. One of the many hurdles a new club has is becoming legitimate in others eyes and until you have a clubhouse, you’re not looked at as genuine club. The clubhouse is fitted out into a large room with a bar, pool table, restroom and big screens. It’s in a rural area where we can raise some hell but not disturb too many folks and still close enough to get to civilization. It was large enough to initially hold our annual Christmas, Halloween and summer parties but we have started to outgrow the space as a place for our larger events. Our list of charities has grown over the years and has included Children’s Hospital, COPS, Wounded Warriors, Baby’s Bounty and the Patty Pollatos Fund. We are also approached on a regular basis by individuals who are in need, either for presents for needy kids at Christmas or a special request. One of the best feel good stories I like to relate was when a family in dire need approached us with a very sad tale. Their little 8 year old girl was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo chemo, resulting in the loss of her

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hair. She was in grade school and kids being kids, she was being teased about losing her hair. We happily purchased a couple of wigs for her. I have never seen such a beaming smile from a kid in my life. If that doesn’t move you to help others, nothing will. Now some of you might be thinking that we have some great ideas but where’s the fun. Believe me we laugh hard, play hard but work hard too. We have now grown to three different state chapters in Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia, though we stake no claim to a territory, and our membership is well over 50. Our current President, Tink, has the same energy, drive and vision that Flattop brought to the table. He has been instrumental in growing the club in size and territory. We have now been approached by riders in other states who agree with our philosophy of giving and want to join us. We have set our sights on getting our message out to everyone through local media and events and are working hard to gain the respect of other bikers and the community as a whole. If you have a desire to make a difference in people’s lives and love to ride, don’t mind some hard work and love the feeling of a Brotherhood, please contact us. You can view our website at www.freeridersimc.com. Our biggest fund raiser of the year is coming up on September 20. Please refer to our flyer elsewhere in this edition. One thing is certain, we will continue to grow and keep the shiny side up. G Man Quartermaster

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1977 Iron Head Sportster Dual Engine (2000cc) Started with 1 totaled bike and 1 basket case. Bikes were not worth restoring, so I figured I would try and put 2 together. Very few new parts. Tried to do everything cheap, even gas tank was found painted for $200.00 The only thing custom I did not make was the throttle cable. Cycle tech made that for me. Build all at home for a total investment of $3600.00

1971 Harley Sportster Drag Bike 900cc

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S&S Super E Andrews Cams Centerline wheel on the rear Custom Cut wheel on the front Suzuki front end Car tire drag bike I dragged race cars for years and wanted a car tire drag bike on the street. Built everything except the frame I was looking for something different that nobody else has and these bikes don’t blend in anywhere.

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September 10th - 14th Bike Show Hosted by Thunder Roads

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id you know that per information available from the Government of Canada online, that there were nearly Two Million crimes committed in their nation in 2012? I wish I could tell you how many were committed by Bikers, but I can’t seem to find that information. But know this for a fact. If you or your club has been deemed a “menace” or affiliated with, or associated with any MC Nation they disapprove of, or they otherwise just don’t like you, there is more than a good chance that should you decide to take that fishing trip to “Americas Hat”, or Honeymoon at Niagara Falls, or even if you work for a living just trying to earn an honest buck and have need to cross the US Border into Canada that there is a high probability that the Canadian Border Guards will Kidnap you against your will, hold you in a maximum security Detention Facility, and treat you like the criminal that they have decided you are, without ever actually charging you with a crime. Sounds CrAzY right? Well let me tell you a story. This just happened May 27th 2014 to a very close Biker Brother and Former Club Brother of mine. He and I probated and patched together years ago in an International MC with ties to another International MC. Both of which have been deemed a “Criminal Organization” by the US Dept of Justice. That obviously begs to say that using the DOJ’s own example, that every “Law Enforcement Agency” who has ever had a criminal conviction by one or more of its “members” is also a “Criminal Organization”.. but that’s for a different article. Even though he and I are no longer members of the club mentioned, and neither of us has been ever convicted of any crime, it is still “probable” that we are criminals, or have the potential to commit crime. What a joke! Everyone has the “potential to commit crimes”! Even Lawyers, Judges, Preachers, COPS & School Teachers!! I guess I must have been out riding my motorcycle the day that common sense and good judgment were thrown out of Law Enforcement and Parliament. So my Biker Brother drives a corporation owned semi truck for a living. He had a load to deliver in Canada. His paperwork was in order, License, passport, etc. No worries right? Wrong. Our names, addresses, license plate numbers, photographs, etc are all most assuredly in this big old data base shared by this oxymoron called ‘Government Intelligence”:.. When it was his turn in line and handed over his documents, well what do you know? “Ping”, something pops up giving the Border patrol concern. After thoroughly checking logs, vehicle and content load and finding nothing out of order, there is simply one more thing to do, start accusing the driver of being a member of a criminal organization in the US and interrogate him at will! After demanding to see any and all tattoos, a few of which depict the former membership in our former club, BAM, you’re Guilty! You are Not Allowed into our county, ever! Well, of course you can talk to a magistrate if you wish to ever have access into our country. So my buddy say’s no problem, I have committed no crimes, I need to be able to deliver loads for my company up THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

here, what’s the harm in asking? Oh, they left out the part that in order to see a judge, we’re going to impound your truck, take away all of your freedoms, and lock you in a Max Cell Prison in the same Unit with those serving time for heinous crimes, for up to 6 months to 2 years so I’ve been told. Yeah, just like that! By the time I got the call that he was locked up, it had already been about 5 days. Better memorize those landline phone number folks, because your only option is to call a landline collect, without the aid of your cell phone contact list. Of course most of the civilized world doesn’t have landlines anymore. He was discovered in prison after his employer was called to collect the truck by the authorities, and his employer notified his Father living in Florida. For the next week many calls were made to the US Embassy, a few of which were returned, with basically zero resources for help. By the way, you’re on your own up there. The US Embassy does not offer any legal aide, and there is no “Public Defender”. You know what got this ball rolling to get him help? The Biker and MC Community, that’s who. I created a quick Community page on Facebook called “Free Jake”. Within 24 hours it had over 400 members. By the end of the week when he was finally freed and permanently deported (for never having committed any actual crime) the number was well over 700 members from at least 4 or 5 countries, including Brothers from Canada, England, GB, Germany, the US, Etc , many of whom know him, but even more that didn’t. We had friends of friends offering up money, places to stay in Canada if he was released but had to stay for any hearings, a local trustworthy lawyer in Ottawa, etc. A real Community of People willing to jump right in and help a Biker Brother whom many have never even met. These are the “criminals” that the world police are so afraid of. And you know what, with good reason. Because when “we the people” finally reach the end of our tolerance for your Dictatorships, only then will you know the true power of the world’s people unified. And they know this and it scares them to death! You see they are egotistical power hungry mongrels, and what they fear most is a world unified and informed taking the power away from them. “But we’re just here to Protect you….go back to sleep good Sheeple.. All is safe while we control you”. To think that other governments and our own label me and so many thousands of other Bikers just like us a criminal threat is beyond hypocrite. These agencies can’t stop actual criminals from blowing people up in office buildings and public events, but they want to claim victory over world terror by simply persecuting easy targets that are no actual threat. Absurd! Want my advice? Pack those bags; bring those fishing poles, and head to Montana, or Florida, or anywhere but Canada! Oh don’t worry about covering up those tattoos, or leaving “the life” and trading your Harley for a Hybrid and moving down to Main Street USA, it’s too late, you’re already Branded for Life! Ride Free and Protect Real Freedom at all Cost! Tabasco Tabasco.TRO@Gmail.com Courtesy Thunder Roads Ohio

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THUNDER ROADS AMA PRO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RIDER RYAN KERR HAS GREAT RESULTS AT LAGUNA SECA Thunder Roads sponsored AMA Pro Harley Davidson Rider Ryan Kerr was excited about traveling west for his first race at Mazda Raceway in Laguna Seca, California on July 12th. Kerr explains, “I have never been to the California track but experts rate the track as one of the most challenging in the AMA Pro Racing Series. Following my weekend; the experts are right and the track put my abilities to the test!” Kerr’s practice and qualify times improved with every lap but a rookie mistake caused the young rider to crash during the final laps of qualifying. Fortunately his team went to work and had his bike race ready. Kerr reflects on the weekend and states, “The weekend was full of ups and downs but overall it was good. The race was a battle and I am happy with my 6th place finish and even more thrilled with my lap times. My times prove that I can ride with the leaders and become a top competitor in this series. I couldn’t be more excited for next weekend and my hometown race at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course! I’m hoping to see a lot of my Thunder Roads family at the track; stop by and see me at the fan walk and pick up an autographed poster!” Become a member of the Ryan Kerr Fan Club by checking out his website at www.Flyinryankerr. com. Also, take the time to like the Ryan Kerr Racing facebook fan page to get the latest information about Ryan and his racing career. FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT MAMA COTTON AT 614-395-5338.

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

Maryland Freedom Ride Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 4th Annual Police Escorted Motorcycle Ride Pre Registeration Only Sign up as early as April 1st 2014 Cut off is July 25th 2014 Ride is limited to 250 bikes! Ride starts at VFW in Federalsburg ends at Harrison Chesapeake House Tilghman Island Md. Ladies of the VFW will be selling breakfast sandwiches again this year from 730am to 9ooam kick stands up at 930 sharp Donation of 20.00 per rider can be sent payable to Operation Whitetatil Po Box 37 Bridgeville De 19933 OR visit our tent and sign up in person @ Federalsburg’s VFW Bike Show on June 14th 2014. Your donation gets you a waterfront lunch as you enjoy 2 live bands “Perception” and “Results May Vary” Plus a Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle. Added to this year. FREEDOM RIDE IS TAKING OVER HARRISON FOR THE WHOLE EVENING.

5th Annual Hooters and Scooters By Archangel Riders M.C. Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Noon-7PM BIKINI BIKE WASH (Cars Welcome too) Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project American Legion Laurel Post 60 2 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707 Come out, get wet, and support The Wounded Warrior Project! Food and drink provided by American Legion DJ - Dunk Tank - Motorcycle Rodeo For additional info, call: 301-252-2582 Believe in Izaiah Charity Motorcycle Ride Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM It’s that time of year again when you start thinking about what kind of ride you want to do this summer, and Izaiah really needs your help this year. This ride will be about 110 miles long with one stop for fuel and a brief rest. This ride will start at Harley Davidson of Frederick . Sign up will start at 1030 am, and kick stands up at 12 noon. The ride will end at Crusaders sports bar where there will be food, soft drinks and belly dancers performing. A 50/50 raffle will be held, and also door prices. The cost of the ride will be $20.00 per rider, and 15 for a passenger. There will be a $10.00 dollar cover at the door if you are just coming to the bar only. The event at Crusaders will start at 2 pm and end when it ends. On-line registration is at http:believeinizaiah.com You can also find us on Facebook at believe in Izaiah charity motorcycle ride. Thank you Donna Meyer Apple’s 11th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - Sunday, August 10, 2014 Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Colossal Entertainment You won’t Forget! Featuring The Outlaws & Great Train Robbery Come Early, Stay Late! There will also be a Poker Run, Bike Show, Field Events, Contests and All Kinds of Wild Fun! This is the event that’s taking the country by storm! All the reasons are right. Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Clean Air and the Freedom of the road! Come, Camp, Party! NO ONE DAY RATE! Rally Ticket price includes: Camping / Concerts / Tours / motorcycle Demolition Derby and All other Activities. HOT SHOWERS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY : FREE RV’S, CAMPERS, BUSES ETC.. Apple mountain main event grounds for the east coast motorcycle rally has no full hook up sites, RV’s, campers etc are welcome on the main event grounds, self contained. www.eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com 6st Annual Ride for Animals Sunday August 10th Benefitting Bella’s Bully Buddies and BARCS. Rain or Shine Registration Starts @ 10:00AM KSU @ 12:00PM Entertainment All Day Long, Vendors, Raffles, Contest & More “Colors Welcome” Starting and Ending @ House of Rock, White Marsh, MD Ticket Prices includes Event Souvenir: Rider $20.00 / Passenger $5.00 Purchase Tickets online at: Http://www.showclix.com/event/RideforAnimals2014 For more info or to be a vendor Contact: Natalie Kasszak @ rideforanimals@ymail.com 443-447-5768 (Leave Message) JC @ djjcrox@yahoo.com 443-447-7044 (Leave Message) America’s 9/11 Ride, the 13th Anniversary Friday August 15th This is the 14th annual fully police escorted commemorative motorcycle ride to all three of the September 11th crash sites. It is in remembrance of those who served, protected, lost their lives and to the volunteers of that tragic day. Our ride takes place in August, respecting each site and the survivors, allowing AUGUST 2014

them to mourn during September. The ride officially starts on Friday August 15th at 7:00am from Highland Harley-Davidson in Somerset, Pa. and rides through the Flight 93 Memorial (but does not stop). Continuing on to Cumberland, Md. (fuel stop for small tank bikes) and regroup at Rocky Gap State Park (bathroom break). Then we travel to the Outlet Malls in Hagerstown, Md. for lunch and fuel. Then the group rides to the Double Tree (host) hotel in Arlington, Va. Saturday morning we gather at the Pentagon for a 7:00am departure on our way to NY stopping at the Maryland House (fuel), then at Barb’s Harley-Davidson (lunch & fuel) and Applebee’s in Linden, NJ (for closing ceremonies) before completing our journey to New York City. Once we arrive at the hotel in NY the ride is officially over. On Sunday morning (for those that want to join us) we ride down (police escorted) to the World Trade Center Memorial. The ride stops about every 70 miles for food and/or fuel. Pre-registration is required!! Get people to sponsor you, raise $250.00 and we will waive your registration fee, raise more & get extra goodies. Solo riders pay a $150.00 registration fee; passenger pays an additional $40.00. This covers lunch and tolls for Friday and Saturday, (keep in mind we go through New Jersey) The links for our host hotels will be posted on our website. www.americas911ride.org 1st Annual Rally for Hope Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Come join us for Union Hospital’s 1st Annual Rally for Hope,to benefit our Cancer Program.The ride will start at Chesapeake Harley Davidson in Darlington MD.Cost is $25 a rider,and $10 a passsenger day of event, pregistration cost is $20 a rider and $10 a passenger. Preregistration forms can be obtained at CHESAPEAKE HARLEY DAVIDSON. 1030am for registration and kick stands up at 12 noon and will continue with a scenic ride through beautiful Cecil County.The ride will be escorted and will end in Fair Hill at the Ed Walls Hall. Each rider will receive a tshirt and a event pin. It will end with an after party that will have fun and entertainment all while you support the Union Hospital Cancer Program. If you don’t have a bike you may still come and join,this day will be a day filled with food/ raffles and fun. We are excepting donations for raffles and door prizes and although our needs for food and drink are covered, we have additional vendor space available. For more info or if you would like to volunteer please contact Kristin Lewis- krlewis@uhcc.com, Christy Miller- cmiller@ uhcc.com, Holly Emmons- hemmons@uhcc.com. Southern Maryland Bike Fest Saturday, Aug. 16th ST Mary’s County Fairgrounds Gates open @ 12pm Close @ 10pm Tickets $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the gate. Live Music, Bike Show, Rodeo Games and More w ww.somdbikefest.com Charm City Mods vs Rockers Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:00 PM Join us for the 5th Annual Charm City Mods vs Rockers. The rally recreates the nostalgia of the Mods and Rockers subculture of Britain in the 50s and 60s. The event brings out the areas most diverse group of vintage and retro motorcycles and scooters. This years event will feature: Live Music. 1950s Dress Pinup Contest by Atomic Cheesecake Studios Motorcycle/Scooter Show with Trophies Custom Motorcycle and Scooter Builder Displays Maryland MVA Motorcycle Simulator Vendors, East Baltimore Fun Run, Food and Beer More information at: www.charmcitymodsvsrockers.com Mid-Shore ABATE Annual Labor Day Weekend Bash Friday, August 29, 2014 - Sunday, August 31, 2014 Live Music....bike show....motorcycle field events... bottomless beer mug..... camping ( RV’s & tents) PARTY ALL WEEKEND!!!! THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

2nd Annual Bikers Razin’ Hell Against Heroin Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM More Details to Come!! Starting - Jackman Custom Cycles 1539 Tilco Dr #103 Frederick, Maryland 21704 Ending Venue - Buckeystown Pub 6803 Michaels Mill Rd., Buckeystown, Maryland 21717 So Far: Confirmed Music - More to Come!!! EVERY MOTHERS SON - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Ever Rise Poverty Ridge JR Country Crack-N-Bush No Shame If you would like to make a donation: Please make checks payable to: Bikers Against Heroin 7820B Wormans Mill Road # 195 Frederick, MD 21701 For anyone who would like to join us and needs overnight accommodations - there are hotels within 5 miles of the ending venue. 4th annual Spirits in the Night Candlelight Vigil Thursday September 11th at 2531 Putty Hill Ave in front of McAvoy’s beginning at 7pm. This year we will read the names of the 68 Marylanders who were killed on 9/11. Are all welcome. OC Bikefest Thursday, September 11, 2014 - Sunday, September 14, 2014 OC BikeFest is excited to bring you great music, entertainment & fun at the Inlet, at the Convention Center in Ocean City, MD this September 11-14. Jackyl, Travis Tritt, The Marshall tucker Band, and a surprise headliner on Saturday TBA, are all set to rock the Inlet. You can purchase discounted tickets online at ocbikefest.com until April 18th. In conjunction with the Delmarva Bike Rally, which attracts 150,000+ motorcycling enthusiasts to the area – OC BikeFest raises the bar and brings those bikers down to the beach to enjoy a gated event with concerts, stunt shows, custom bike builders, national motorcycle vendors, shops, rides, and the fabulous bars and restaurants of Ocean City. ocbikefest.com

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3rd Annual POW/MIA Missing Man Run Friday, September 12, 2014 10:30 AM The POW/MIA Missing Man Run’s mission is to bring awareness to the need for correct identification of remains. Each year we will highlight a case in which there is a controversial finding. Ride with us to show your support of those who are still MIA and to call for a correct accounting of those missing. Funds raised through this ride will be used for American Legion Post 295’s Wounded Warrior Program and other community programs. Visit Guidestar.com for financial information on our activities. The 2014 honoree is US Army Green Beret, Staff Sergeant Stephen Geist of Silver Spring, Maryland www.amlegionpost295.org/missingmanrun.html

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Baltimore/Washington, DC Ride for Kids Sunday, September 14, 2014 7:30 AM Riders on all makes and models are welcome to attend. The suggested minimum donation to ride is $40 per motorcycle. We encourage you to fundraise before the event to make a real difference to the kids. Online registration is open until noon Eastern on the Friday before the ride. Onsite registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The ride will loop back to the start point. The more money you raise, the more incentive choices you have. Get a collectible T-shirt for as little as $100 per person, plus a Ride for Kids hat at the $300 level. Depending on how much more you collect, you’ll qualify for prizes at different levels. At the event, we draw for a new Honda motorcycle and other great prizes (must be present to win). All participants receive free beverages, a light breakfast and lunch. You’ll also get to meet your local Stars! www.curethekids.org/events/ride-for-kids/

13th Annual Ride For Life, Bikers For A Cure Dice Run Saturday, August 9, 2014 10:00 AM Come and join us for our 13th Annual Ride For Life Dice Run Sign-ups will be 10:00am to 12:00pm at Texas Road House. Free Breakfast with sign up. We plan to have yet another awesome ride this year. The best scenic roads, quality stops along the way, with dinner, door prizes galore, 50/50 drawing, live music, bike games and more. Its always a great time. Visit our website for updates. www.wvbikersforacure.com

Cruise for a Cause – Poker Run Benefiting Cancer Lifenet Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:00 AM COME RIDE WITH US! Start at Pete’s Cycle in Bel Air, visit highlighted stops throughout Harford County with the goal of obtaining the best poker hand along the way! End at the post-event celebration and awards ceremony on the campus of Univeristy of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Enjoy all of this while supporting a great cause. www.uchfoundation.org Zach’s 2nd Annual 2’s For Diabetes Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM This is a fundraiser ride to raise money for Type 1 Diabetes Research. Please join us and help us raise money for this great cause. One day there will be a cure. This is going to be a Poker Run. Registration fee includes breakfast and a t-shirt. www.zachsride.com Timonium Motorcycle Show Friday, February 6, 2015 Sunday, February 8, 2015 Every foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturer available in USA on display 100’s of exhibits covering everything in motorcycling... Huge Custom and Antique Bike Show... Entertainment and Celebrities... New Swap Meet Building dedicated to Garage Built Cafe Racers, Choppers, Drag Bikes & Motorcycle Art After Party and a Whole Lot More... www.cycleshow.net

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Farmington West Virginia Poker Run Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Ladies and Gentleman Boys and Girls Damas and Caballeros Niños and Niñas back by popular demand the return of the Farmington Poker Run Saturday August 2nd 2014 mark your calendar now. More information will follow in due time. Proceeds benefit 50/50 MDA and the Farmington WV Volunteer Fire Department.A ride through the country in North Central West Virginia. One day event. Following the run a meal and games will be going on.

Sgt. Michael Todd May Memorial Car and Bike Show Sunday, August 10, 2014 Car and Bike Show - Live music, food vendors and your favorite cars and bikes on display. Classes for New Era and Classic Cars, as well as motorcycles Mamaw’s Mountain Poker Ride Saturday, Aug.16th Registration starts at 8am $10.00 per person Last bike out 11am , Last bike in 5pm Location: Stonewood Fire Department 8081 Plainwood Ave. Clarksburg, WV 26301 More Info: Scott Gaines 304-709-1966 Biker United for Make-A-Wish 11th Annual Benefit Bike Show Sunday, August 17th Six Pence Pub & Eatery 1956 7th Street Parkersburg, WV Registration 1pm - 3pm $10 Per Entry Bike Classes: Big Twin- Touring- Metric Cruiser- SportsterClassic- Sports Bike- Custom- Trike Judging by Public *** Awards given in all classes *** 50/50 Drawings, Auctions, Food Specials For more information Contact: Mike 304-481-0523, Roger 304-615-6003, Les 304-488-1515, Mike 304481-9975 5th Annual Levi McVicker Memorial Dice Run August 23rd 2014 10- 12 Registration Just One More II in Blacksville, WV $15.00 Rider or $20.00 Couple, Live Music and Food to Follow, Raffles and Best of Show Awarded For more info Call Sharon 304-290-9951 All proceeds will benefit the WV Children’s Hospital, And Levi Memorial Scholarship Detective Chuck Smith Memorial Ride Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM This event is an annual memorial ride to remember detective chuck smith who was a Beckley police officer. chuck was an undercover drug officer and was shot and killed. pre-registration $15.00 a bike with passenger $25.00 day of event $20.00 bike and with passenger $30.00 Proceeds goes to C.O.P.S. www.nationalcops.org 39

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3rd annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride Saturday September 6th Starts at: Chesapeake Harley Davidson in Darlington MD Registration begins at 8am, followed by 6 moments of silence Fees are $15.00 for driver and $10 for passenger - $15.00 for passenger vehicles KSUP at 10:45am Ends at McAvoy’s in Parkville, MD eta 11:30am All riders, bikes, clubs and non-riders are welcome This ride is to keep our promise to Never Forget 9/11, remember the lives that were lost that tragic day and honor those who went off to fight in the war on terror and the sacrifices they have made. This year we are proud to be partnering with the Catch A Lift Fund, who supports our returning war vets with free gym memberships as a way to rebuild the mind, body and spirit. Catch A Lift was founded in 2011 in honor of Cpl. Chris Coffland who was killed in 2009 while protecting our freedom in Afghanistan. When Chris was headed to the gym he would say that he was going to “Catch A Lift”. The proceeds from this year’s events benefit the Flight 93 National Memorial and Catch A Lift Fund. Riders will ride through the “Path of Honor” which will be created on Friday September 5th along Putty Hill Ave in Parkville. The “Path” is 2,977 American flags, each represents one life lost on 9/11. The “Path” stretches over a ¼ mile on both sides of the road from Old Harford to Harford Rd. Volunteers are welcome to join us on Friday beginning at 7:30am to create the “Path”. Each flag placed is one life remembered.

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DEALERS & SHOPS A to Z Cycles 1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.com Baltimore Harley Davidson 8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003 www.hdstore.com Battley Harley Davidson /Battley Cycles 7830 Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-4581 www.battley.com Brandywine Auto Parts/ Brandywine Automotive Centers 14000 Crain Hwy Brandywine, MD 20613 301-372-1000 www.brandywineparts.com C&C Cycle 8182 Telegraph Rd Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924 www.candccycle.com Chesapeake Motor & Power Sports 436C Chinqapin Round Rd Annapolis, MD 21401 443-714-8004 www.cmandps.com Cycle Shack 10124 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133 410-922-6141 www.shackattack.com Defender Cycle Works Fowler Industrial Park Unit 4 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-247-9901 301-247-5733 East Coast Sound 101 Skip Jack Rd Suite 5 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 443-968-9635 Final Touch Detailing 14921 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 456-4502 Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com 42

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IRONHORSE Repair 2939 York Road Gettysburg, PA. 17325 717-334-1007 M&J Motor Company 1000 S. Queen St. Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 www.mjtrikes.com 304-262-6200 Newburg Marine www.newburgmarine.com 301-259-4403 newburgmarine@aol.com Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com Prince Frederick Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge 265 Solomons Island Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.princefrederickchyrsler.com 866-937-5916 Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Ron Treacy Automotive Certified Master Technician All Makes and Models Mobil at Rte 3 & 450 Bowie, MD 301-262-0003 S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499 Upper Marlboro Ford 5701 Crain Hwy Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-5600 www.uppermarlboroford.com Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953 Zipper’s Performance Products Elkridge, Maryland 410-579-2828 www.ZippersPerformance.com

Ape Hanger’s Bar & Grill 9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650 Barefoot Bernie’s 901 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 www.barefootberniesmd.com 301-797-4424 Bamboo Bernie’s 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Pasadena, MD. 21122 www.bambooberniesusa.com 410-647-6100 Buffalo Wild Wings Find a Location Near You www.buffalowildwings.com Cancun Cantina 7501 Old Telegraph Road Hanover, MD. 21076 www.cancuncantina.com 410-761-6188 Cancun Cantina West 901 Dual Highway Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 www.cancuncantinawest.com 301-797-4422

Hooters Ocean City 12207 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD (410) 250-7081 Laurel Station Bar & Grille 14933 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 604-3693 Mac’s Sunnybrook 9001 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 248-9596 Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com 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

Captain Big’s 8323 Bayside Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 (443) 964-6162

Rips Casual Dining 3809 N. Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD Restaurant: 301-805-5901 Deli: 301-805-5903 Wine & Spirit Shoppe 301-805-5902 www.ripscountryvillage.com

Captain Billy’s Crab House Popes Creek Rd Newburg, MD 301-932-4323

Seabreeze / Swampy’s 27130 S. Sandgates Rd Mechanicsville, MD 301-373-5217

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

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

Creekside Inn 1225 Security Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-791-6307 www.creeksidedeckbar.com

Fish Tales 2207 Herring Way Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 289-0990 Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Pope’s Creek Rd. Newburg, Maryland 20664 301-259-4514 Hooper’s Crab House 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 213-1771 Hooters Ocean City 12513 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD (410) 213-1841

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Swamp Circle Saloon 5471 Muddy Creek Rd. Churchton, MD 20733 301-261-5442 Texas Ribs & BBQ Find us at 2 Locations Clinton & La Plata www.texasribsandbbq.com 301-877-0323 The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com

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

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

Realtor Services Kelly Beaton, Realtor Old Westminster Realty, Inc 2 Locust Lane, Suite 309 Westminster, MD. 21157 www.ridethebeatonpath.com Office: 410-871-1110 Cell: 443-340-9164 O’Brien Realty Alexandra J. Herbert 29770 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-844-7400

Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323 Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211 Regulators Motorcycle Apparel 10 Chesnut Drive Elkton, MD 23923 888-628-3206 www.regulatorsmotocycleapparel.net Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 www.renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433) Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228

Battlefield Leathers 1954 B York Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-0657 www.battlefieldleathersinc.com In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568

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

Home Improvement Chris Davis Plumbing Brooklyn, Maryland 443-255-9223 Chuck Biagi’s Carpet Care Plus Expert Carpet and Furniture Cleaning 301-870-0380 D&B Pool Services Fast and Friendly Service Dave Buckler 301-934-1274 Fax # 301-884-2866 Jim’s Mowing & Lawn Service, LLC. You grow it, We mow it! 301-292-6574 301-938-0307 Roofing by George & Home Improvements Inc. 38582 Brett Way Mechanicsville,MD 20659 301-884-7360 Roofingbygeorge.com

Vape Frog 346 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146 410-544-6500 www.vapefrog.com

Callahan Insurance Agency Beverly Callahan 135 Christiana Road Suite 3 New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-1322 Bagent2000@aol.com Community Insurance Services 308 2nd Street (RT 1N) Laurel, MD 20707 301-490-9600 www.communityinsurancesvcs.com

Entertainment Bulldog Audio Entertainment 240-412-9852 www.DJ-Bulldog.com If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@TRMDEL. com for more information. If you’re Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@TRMDEL.COM with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.

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NEWS BYTES

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

MOTORCYCLE BILL AIMS TO BRING EQUAL TREATMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley recently signed a Motorcycle Equal Access Bill that mandates equal treatment toward motorcyclists across the state in all public areas. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Todd Atwater (R-Lexington), amends the Code of South Carolina to keep local law enforcement agencies from denying access to motorcyclists on public highways, bridges, parking garages and essentially any publicly funded areas. A lot of local motorcycle groups supported this bill, many feeling that law enforcement has not treated them right for a long time and they say they’re ready for a change. “There’s few municipalities, in particular, that want to stop motorcycles from parking in publicly funded taxpayer areas,” said one ABATE spokesperson. “If tax payers are paying for a garage, then they should not be allowed to tell us we can’t park there.” Under the bill, cities and counties have to make reasonable accommodations for motorcycle parking in lots and garages. “All this bill is about is equal access, this is making sure that when you go to any city in this state that if you have a motorcycle you have a place to park,” said the governor who is also an ABATE member, adding; “As long as I have been in office, ABATE has been my friends, and that’s because they fight for all the right things; they’ve always fought for safety, they’ve always fought for individual rights, they’ve always fought to make sure that people have the liberties they should have.” MISSOURI LIFTS BAN ON SUNDAY CYCLE SALES Due to so-called “Blue Laws” influenced by early religious edicts, vehicle sales are prohibited on the Sabbath in several states, but Missouri recently joined a growing list of states that are repealing these outdated bans. Governor Jay Nixon signed HB1735 on Monday, June 23rd that will lift a ban on Sundaysales of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and other items typically sold by power-sports dealers. The legislation was championed by motorcycle riders and at least one Harley-Davidson dealer from the Kansas City area, who told lawmakers that he was losing Sundaybusiness to a competitor in Kansas. When the measure takes effect August 28, Missouri will join Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland in removing their Sunday sales bans over the past few years. Other states that currently prohibit the Sunday sales of motorcycles and automobiles are Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Oklahoma, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The Missouri legislation does not repeal the state’s ban on Sunday sales of cars and trucks. 44

UTAH LAWMAKERS URGED TO “GET AHEAD” OF OUTLAW BIKERS A perceived proliferation of outlaw motorcycle “gangs” in Utah has led a veteran police officer to warn lawmakers that they need to get ahead of the curve. “There’s been a 300 percent increase in the members of outlaw motorcycle gangs in Utah, compared to what we experienced five years ago,” Utah County Sheriff’s Sgt. Lane Critser told members of the Legislature’s Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee on Wednesday, July 16. Critser, who has worked in gang enforcement since 2008, said the proliferation of gangs and gang members could be attributed to multiple factors. Utah is an “untouched” state, meaning no gang has claimed territory as its own. Also, law enforcement in Utah is unaccustomed to dealing with outlaw motorcycle gangs on a regular basis, he said. “It’s like a gold rush. Everybody is trying to get here and establish dominance in the state so they can run a variety of their criminal activities and make their money in the state,” Critser testified to the committee. The state also is becoming increasingly attractive to members of outlaw motorcycle clubs because Utah is largely rural, said Rep. Paul Ray (R-Clearfield), pointing out that a number of clubs have hosted runs in Utah, including one where several members racked up citations for multiple violations in numerous counties en route to Weber County, and “By the time they got there, they just turned around and went home. They didn’t want to deal with it any more,” Ray said. “Really, you’ve got to make it expensive and uncomfortable for these guys and they won’t want to stick around.” While he offered no details, Ray said he intends to introduce a gang initiative during the 2015 legislative session. BERLIN BANS HELLS ANGELS LOGO Outlawing the motorcycle club’s symbols represents the latest weapon in a fight to stop Germany’s ‘rocker wars.’ In the latest salvo of a battle to rein in outlaw motorcycle clubs, authorities in Berlin are hitting the global Hells Angels brand where it hurts most: the logo. Last month, the signature winged death’s head and “Hells Angels” label featured on the motorcycle club’s “cut,” or leather vest, were banned in the capital as the symbols of a criminal organization. According to GlobalPost, a Hamburg judge outlawed Germany’s first Hells Angels charter in the city in 1983, but the Hells Angels as an organization have never before been banned across Germany. Now the prohibition of the iconic logo has come about through an ironic twist. When a former member of the banned Hamburg charter appealed to the court in April to be allowed to wear the club’s “colors,” the judge interpreted the original ruling to mean that the Hells Angels logo is illegal not only in Hamburg, but throughout the country.

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NEWS BYTES “Now, all the other regions in Germany are thinking about that judgment,” said detective superintendent Matthias Frohn, deputy head of the Berlin police division responsible for curtailing the city’s motorcycle gangs. Frohn says it remains to be seen whether the broader ban on the club’s logo will be enough to finally scatter the gang. MONGOLS REFUSED INCORPORATION The Mongols Motorcycle Club has been formally refused permission to become a registered incorporated body in South Australia. Despite claims by the club that it hosts recreational and charity events and that it was only formed because of its members’ interests in American motorcycles, Acting Liquor Licensing Commissioner Dini Soulio has refused their application. Senior legal sources told the Herald-Sun newspaper that they believe the Mongols’ move was largely tactical and aimed at thwarting the provisions of the Serious and Organized Crime (Control) Act should police obtain association or control orders against any members in the future. SA Attorney-General John Rau has endorsed the decision, made on public safety grounds, to reject the Mongols’ incorporation application. A Mongols source said the club was considering a legal challenge to the ruling “in the same successful way as two previous legal challenges” involving anti-bikie legislation. SAVE THE PATCH (Excerpted), by Spike The familiar rumble and roar of a pack of bikes, which is music to our ears, may be a faintly distant tune in the future. The loudest noise on the streets right now is the buzz and the buzz on the streets is “SAVE THE PATCH”. ‘SAVE THE PATCH’ is the culmination of many factors including decades of ever increasing discrimination and persecution to Bikers, their organizations and their lifestyle in general. We as bikers have widely been subjected to unwarranted highway stops, refused admittance into establishments and misrepresentation by law enforcement and the media. The U.S. Department of Justice last year filed a lawsuit seeking to seize control of the trademarked logo of the Mongol Nation Motorcycle Club LLC, THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

arguing that the Mongols are a criminal organization and that the mark is used for intimidation; but the Mongols and their attorneys argue that the government is overstepping its bounds with the lawsuit, which they said would infringe on the rights of club members. “They’re trying to destroy the right of men to associate and indicate their association,” said Joe Yanny, an attorney representing the Mongols. “It’s absolutely ridiculous. In addition to being a violation of club members’ free-speech rights, more importantly, it’s a due-process issue.” The lawsuit breaks new ground in terms of trademark law, the attorney said, adding that it may end up at the Supreme Court. Unlike a business trademark controlled by a single entity, the Mongols’ logo is a “collective membership mark,” and “It’s legally owned by one entity, but held in trust for the members. It’s the votes of club members that ultimately determined who is allowed to wear the club’s patch.” Bikers throughout the state and nationwide identify with the message being sent out and the ramifications, if the patch is lost, it will affect us all. In southern California, widely respected members of all major clubs have met to discuss ways to save the patch. A Facebook page “SAVE the PATCH” has been set up since October and it states: “It has become time to further protect and defend our rights to ride, associate, and enjoy our lifestyle for all motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. To wear our respective clubs membership insignia, which have been trademarked, copyrighted, and incorporated by these organized entities. Representatives from a few of these clubs in Southern California have come together to make the initial steps in presenting and organizing the support of all motorcycle clubs and riders to stand up and work to prevent the freedoms we all value and enjoy from being eroded further, by an ever more intrusive government apparently bent on tyrannical control, we all need to become involved and work to defend that which we all enjoy about our lifestyle, be it as a club member or independent riders.” The good news is, the passion to ride, the passion for freedom and the passion to preserve the life style is more than enough to unite the Biker world in whatever stance it takes to SAVE THE PATCH. To contribute, make checks

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ur son, Cameron Dowell, is an experienced and motivated motocross racer from Calvert County, MD. working diligently towards becoming a professional motocross racer. He started racing motocross at Budd’s Creek Maryland at 6 years old. In these ten years of racing, he has traveled to NY, NJ, DE, PA, OH, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, TN, FL, MO, NV, and holds 28 championships. Currently he is training with Ryan Hughes in a training program at Ryno Institute in Temecula California. Ryan has over 28 years of professional motorcycle racing and teaches athletes how to fine tune their training program to get optimize results. Cameron stays intensely busy traveling to out of state races plus he attends regular training classes. In his dedication to his future racing career to achieve greater scheduling latitude, he is enrolled in an “at home” high school where he maintains honor roll status. He is a very respectable, respectful, and respected teenager with admirable sportsmanship. He makes a special point to meet with all of the professional racers at any event to gain any of their advice and wisdom.

confident that he has what it takes to become a professional. We travel almost every weekend to races and have provided a camper to travel in, racing equipment, training classes from professional racers, and especially guided him to be a humble racer with noble and mature sportsmanship. Our goal is to promote him in as many ways as possible. Can you please help make Cameron the 1st pro Motocross racer in our tri-county area? Any help you can provide to reach our goal of 1000 tickets sold would be extremely appreciated. We gratefully and publicly honor and acknowledge any and all support we receive. Information on ticket sales is on our flyer: Brad Dowell: 301-672-0569 PayPal Account: braddowell@comcast.net Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Brad & Jennifer Dowell

Cameron was invited to travel to New Zealand to compete in the Taupo Extravaganza October 2526, 2014. With the help of Chesapeake Power and Motorsports in Annapolis MD, we are raffling off a new Sand Reeper to raise money towards his trip. Only 1000 tickets are being sold at $30 per ticket. The proceeds will cover the payment for the Sand Reeper, airfare, rental car, hotel, entry fees, etc. We have been productively selling tickets at each race track we visit, but sales are now slowly dwindling, and our prospects for attending this international race are at risk. Cameron’s attendance at this racing event is critical since as he wins more races, and sponsors see and appreciate his talents, they further support him financially, and his equipment, reputation, and greater prospects improve. This NZ race is an amazing opportunity for Cameron. It is crucial towards the advancement of his career, it is a distinctive honor to be invited to compete, and there will be sponsors looking for semi-professionals to promote. As parents of a semi-professional racer, we have dedicated ourselves to his career and are completely 50

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