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Big City’s Two-Wheel Testament..................................7 Diary of a Biker Chic.................................................. 11 Motorcycle Rights Organizations.............................. 13 From Across The Pond............................................... 14 Throttle Life................................................................. 19 Road Captain’s Report.............................................. 20 Center Calendar......................................................... 22 Featured Bike............................................................. 24 K.I.S.S. in the Kitchen................................................ 26 Bullet Points................................................................ 28 Riders Tips: Touring Tips........................................... 32 Joker’s Wild................................................................. 37 News Bytes................................................................. 38 Events.......................................................................... 40 Biker Friendly Directory............................................. 42
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Points goes over the joy and economics of owning a .22 pistol. We are also all given the opportunity to learn more about the History of Velocette Motorcycles thanks to our friend Andy Tallone with Classic-Britsh-Motorcycles.com. Finally, Leon gives us our monthly dose of Throttle Life.
The Road Crew here at Thunder Roads® MidAtlantic, also work very hard at keeping you up to date with all the local events happening in your area. So, remember to submit your events and This month like all others we have some great photos to BigCity@BigCityRhino.com. Not only do stories for you. The Road Captain share another we cover them, but you will see us out and about great ride with us and gives everyone some more than any of our competitors. We don’t sell more places to visit. Biker Chic gives us another the lifestyle, we live it! chapter of what is going on in her life. Preacher L&R, Bacon spreads some love and joy once again in the name of the Lord. Our new feature Bullet Rhino & Bighead
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Laugh and Sing in 2017 (Psalm 126:1-6) It will be like a dream when the Lord comes back with the captives of Zion. We will laugh and sing happy songs! Then the other nations will say, “The Lord did a great thing for Zion!” Yes, we will be happy because the Lord did a great thing for us. So, Lord, bring back the good times, like a desert stream filled again with flowing water. Then those who were sad when they planted will be happy when they gather the harvest! Those who cried as they carried the seeds will be happy when they bring in the crops! It’s that time again to reflect on the year behind and preparing for the year ahead. Many make resolutions but make no preparation to accomplishing them. We tend to look at the old year and focus on all the bad that happened and always hope the New Year will be different. After so many years you would think we would be seeing some wonderful years by now. The text of scripture above says “Yes, we will be happy because the Lord did a great thing for us. So, Lord, bring back the good times…” the reason many want things to better is so they can …”have a good time”. This year instead of focusing on the negative things from 2016 how about we reflect on All that the Lord did for us to get us through those bad times. We can focus so much on the bad times and all the bad things others have done until we are frozen in the past. Let’s not be crippled by the things of the past. We can rehearse the things that have happened until we can’t even see any hope in the future. We can drag things
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from the past along with us year after year until we become hard and bitter. This past year has been unusually difficult for my family and I. I lost my first sibling, my sister. My sister and I were very close and losing her left a void in my life. My grandson was fighting for his life against cancer and that was one of the most fearful times in our life. My Son was hospitalized with an infection in his body that the doctors couldn’t discover the cause of. My daughter and son in-law separated and it like to had devastated our grandson and granddaughter. On and on it goes! We all have been hurt and disappointed. I choose to look more at how the Lord got us through those hard times. It gives me hope for this year knowing that the same way God cared for me in 2016 is the same way He will help us in 2017. As it said in the text of scripture “We will laugh and sing happy songs! Then the other nations will say, “The Lord did a great thing for …them”! In this New Year start out with a laugh and with a song and keep laughing and singing even in the face of trouble and that’s a sure way of the Blessing of The Lord to increase in your life in 2017! God Bless and Prosper You This Year! Happy New Year From Rushing Wind Wind Ministry
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BY JOYCE ELAINE
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It’s officially winter and I already feel like it’s been too long. I’ll be getting my bike back to the shop within a week or so to hopefully get this oil leak problem fixed once and for all. I haven’t even tried out my heated gear yet as I’m leery to ride when the bike is leaking oil. I’m hoping the third time will be the charm… fingers crossed. In the meantime, I thought I’d write about feelings. Before you roll your eyes and remind yourself that you are reading an article written by a chic, let me explain what I mean. I’m talking about the feeling you get when you are about to get on the bike, once you get on the bike, during the trip, and after the trip. I don’t know if it’s the same for everyone, and maybe this is a chic thing, but I go through a series of feelings.
away from the bike and as I do, I turn around to look back at it, to admire it. That little two-wheeled machine just gave me the best feeling in the world. I now feel invincible, strong, and awake. I feel like I just got away with murder, like I just escaped something crazy and now I’m on a high that will carry me for the rest of the day, maybe for the rest of the week. My fingers are tingling and the pulses flow into my veins and re-charge me. To say, “I am woman, hear me roar” isn’t even enough to describe the feeling after a ride. It’s more like, “I am alive, get out of my way, and hear me rumble!”
When I know I’m about to spend some time on the bike, even if it’s just for a quick scoot, I still, to this day, get a nervous feeling in my stomach. In fact, I get gas-like pains in my stomach. I guess “unnerving” would be a good word to use. It’s not that I’m scared to get on the bike, no. I think it’s more along the lines of knowing that I’m kind of putting myself in danger. It feels exciting and scary all at once. It’s kind of like my relationship with roller coasters. I hate roller coasters but I also love them. Every damn time I get on one, before it starts, I begin asking myself why in the hell I got on this thing. When it starts climbing up the hill, I continue to cuss myself out for getting on. However, once it goes down the track and the speed picks up and I am looping around, I’m overwhelmed with a gnarly feeling. By the time the ride is over, I want to get back on and do it again! Riding a bike is the same for me. Before I get on, I ask myself “why in the hell am I doing this.” Once I get on the bike and start it up, that unnerving feeling starts to disappear. I’m now excited as I kick it in first gear and start moving. As my speed picks up and the bike is purring, I feel at one with the bike. I’m scanning all areas around me and keeping my eyes peeled for the morons, but I’m also enjoying every second of the ride. Fighting the wind, dodging potholes, smelling good and bad scents, and going just a little bit faster as my speed increases and my stress decreases. It’s a ride that I hope never stops. No one can bother me when I’m riding. I can’t answer my phone or check text messages, I can sing at the top of my lungs and no one can hear me (hopefully), and I feel like I have a little piece of heaven all to myself. When I reach my destination and turn off the bike, I stagger off the seat. My ass may be sore but I’ll deal with that. I walk
Does anyone else feel this way or have I just lost my mind? Spring can’t get hear fast enough…no, scratch that, my bike can’t get fixed fast enough. As always, thanks for reading! ~Joyce Elaine
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• Make yourself visible. Choose riding gear that increases your visibility in traffic in addition to providing protection in the event of a crash. Use bright colors and retro-reflective strips or decals, especially at night. • Ride so you are seen. There is no one safe place to ride. Use lane positioning to be seen. Ride with your headlight on and consider using a modulating headlight. • Give yourself space and time to react. Allow space for emergency braking or for avoiding a crash. Make your lane moves gradually. • Signal your intentions. Signal before changing lanes. Avoid weaving between lanes. Flash your brake light when you are slowing down and before stopping. • Be courteous and respect other road users. Being courteous, non-aggressive and cooperative can go a long way in reducing crashes.
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ABATE of Maryland, Inc. had a successful legislative seminar once again this year. If you were there, I want to say thanks for coming out and helping us shape our legislative agenda for 2017. If you didn’t make it, think about attending next year. It is very informative and a great way to get acclimated to the legislative process. It is the ideas and discussions during the seminar that help to lead us in the direction that we go with legislation. There were a lot of great ideas and concerns brought forward at the seminar. Out of the many ideas brought up and discussed, ABATE of Maryland, Inc. has decided to focus on three issues this session. The helmet law modification, Right of Way/must appear legislation, and handlebar height requirements. We are in the process of talking to legislators and potential sponsors about these issues. As always, we will also be watching out for anything that comes along that could have a negative impact on motorcycling in Maryland.
The 2017 legislative session starts on January 11, and ends on April 10, 2017. ABATE members will meet at the ABATE office starting on Monday, January 16 , and every Monday night until the session ends for our weekly lobby nights. We meet at 6pm and then walk over to the senate and house building to lobby our legislators and discuss our issues. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have never been to Annapolis to lobby, it can be an eye opening experience. The office is located at 71 Franklin Street Annapolis, MD, in the lower of level of the building. Are you a member? If not, we need you now more than ever. The organization is all volunteer and we rely on the membership dues to keep our office in Annapolis. If you ride, please consider joining us. We fight for all motorcyclists in Maryland, not matter what you ride, we represent you. If you want to know more about us check out our new and much improved website. www. abateofmd.org
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FROM ACROSS THE POND
1959 A10 Rocket 650 twin. This was BSA in her prime.
“THE HISTORY OF VELOCETTE MOTORCYCLES BY ANDY TALLONE
1946 Velocette KSS. All K-series had OHC.
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IN THE BEGINNING
The early history of some of Britain’s finest motorcycle manufacturers from the classic era are surprisingly similar. Velocette was established by a German-born emigre to England, just like Triumph. started out making bicycles, just like Triumph, BSA, Matchless and Ariel. By 1896, Johannes Gütgemann was building bicycles and in 1904 he bought out the Belgium firm Kelekom Motors and began experimenting with motorized bicycles. He’d changed his name to Taylor by this time, and his company Taylor Gue, Ltd. produced their first true motorcycle in 1905, called the Veloce, with a whopping 2-horsepower. It failed miserably and the company went broke. He had changed names again, this time to John Goodman and formed a new company, Veloce Motors Limited to produce motorcycles.
THE EARLY YEARS
After some early failures, by 1913 they launched a new 2-stroke motorcycle designed by Goodman’s son Percy, who had now joined the company. They named it “Velocette”, and it was the first use of the name, by 1916 they’d changed the name of the company to Velocette. World War I started and all production was devoted to munitions for the duration. After the war, the new D1 250cc single did well in the marketplace and on the racetrack, including the Isle of Man TT. They pioneered several novel innovations for the time, like the throttle-controlled oil pump. They were also light, handled well and were powerful for their day. By 1930, Velocette had developed the D1 into their new H- series 2-strokes which they built until 1946.
racing at the Isle of Man TT and Brooklands. The smooth-running, reliable machines scored very well in competition and cemented Velocette’s reputation as a builder of high-quality motorcycles. Street versions were soon to follow including the Velocette KSS (Super Sports), KTP (twin exhaust ports), KN (normal). The OHC engine continued on the roadsters until 1948, continuing to pioneer new innovations such as using strobe lights for accurate ignition timing, and the world’s first positive-stop footactuated gearchange.
M-SERIES
Velocette had great success with their OHC (Overhead Cams) singles, but in 1933, they decided to introduce a new line of OHV (Overhead Valves, ie: pushrods) machines, as a way of reducing their production costs while delivering a lower-priced motorcycle to market. The K-series had been expensive to produce. Skilled workers on the production line had to hand-assemble the tricky shaft-and-bevel camshaft drive. The simpler OHV design would be quicker to produce and would require much less highly-skilled labor to assemble. The first of these was the Velocette MOV, a 250cc single with square bore and stroke (68mm X 68mm). It was an immediate hit and proved to be an able performer, capable of 78mph (126 km/h), a stunning speed at the time. MOVs were also known for their reliability and excellent handling.
VELOCETTE K-SERIES
Velocette knew it needed to expand it’s product line to survive and so entered into the 4-stroke market in the early 1920’s. The new machine was to be very advanced for the times, with an overhead camshaft (OHC), 350cc displacement and a single cylinder. It was introduced in 1925 as the ‘K’ Series. Soon, the new KTT was
1938 Velocette MAC. All M-series were OHV.
THE MAC - BIGGER IS BETTER
The MOV was doing so well that a larger version was needed and by lengthening the stroke, they created the 350cc Velocette MAC in 1934. It became Velocette’s best-selling model. The much-needed capital was invested in an entirely new design, a 500cc OHV single to be called the MSS in 1935. This utilized an allnew frame, developed from the MkV KTT race machines and shared this frame with the KSS MkII, 1936-48. The MSS was another runaway hit for Velocette. Speaking of racing, Velocettes took 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places in the Juniors class at the 1947 Isle of Man TT, and in 1950 they won the 350cc World Championship.
This is the lovely Velocette LE
POST WAR & THE “LE”
Immediately following World War 2, there was a pressing need in the UK for simple, inexpensive, utilitarian personal transport to get to-and-from work. Velocette attempted to tap into this market with their radical new “LE” (it stands for “Little Engine”). The 8-horsepower 149cc water-cooled, side valve, flat-twin was mounted in an unsightly pressed-steel frame with a swing-arm and telescopic front forks. Designed by Charles Udall, it was supposed to be cheap and easy to produce, so that it could be delivered to the market at a very low price. But the radical new design (including one of the earliest examples of unitized engine/transmission/ gearbox construction) proved to be complicated and expensive to produce. Strangely, despite all this, it proved to be a runaway bestseller for Velocette, in fact their best-selling model ever! Still, the high cost of tooling and manufacture made it almost impossible for Velocette to make a profit. One nice feather in their cap was the wholesale adoption of the LE by British Police.
1964 Velocette Vogue, “the little engine that couldn’t”
VELOCETTE VOGUE
Velocette entered the 1960’s looking for direction. They thought they had it because the spartan LE had been such a good seller. So they followed up with the odd Velocette Viceroy (a weird little 2-stroke scooter) in 1960, following it up just one year later in 1961 with the gorgeous, but misguided Velocette Vogue. This fiberglass wonder was completely enclosed, offered decent rider protection, and actually looked pretty good in the flesh. But it still had only 8hp and it failed to find a market.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE VELOCETTES
By the 1960s, the motorcycle market had clearly shifted away from practical, economical commuters, and toward high-performance bikes with sporting aspirations. Triumph and Norton were killing in this market, and by the mid-60s, the Japanese were taking a major bite out if it for themselves. Velocette, never having developed a vertical twin, like all the other British marques, had only it’s big singles to work with. But, they were very good at getting power out of big singles, it was their specialty. First up was the Viper. Introduced in 1956, it started out with the 500cc, but with a reduced bore, it displaced 350cc and was built like a tank. The Viper’s big brother was the 500cc Venom, launched the same year. Vipers were very fast to begin with, but Velocette made all sorts of factory racing parts available to its customers (ie: close-ratio gearboxes, racing magnetos, rear sets, alloy rims, etc.). In 1961 a Velocette Venom became the first motorcycle in history to cover 2,400 miles in 24 hours. The Velocette Thruxton was the ultimate evolution, much faster than the Viper with its 10:1 compression and Amal TT carburetor. A Thruxton won the Isle of Man TT in 1967. Despite all this, Velocette was fighting to survive. continued...
69 Velocette Thruxton !
THE INDIAN CONNECTION
American motorcycle maker Indian had struggled for most of its life. By 1953 Indian was DOA, and passed through several hands, all of whom had their own ideas of what an Indian Motorcycle should look like. Interestingly, they were all either British- inuenced, British-built or had British engines. But in 1963, motorcycle repair manualentrepreneur Floyd Clymer bought the Indian name and in 1967 began producing Indian motorcycles in Italy with Royal EnďŹ eld engines. They were well-made bikes with top-quality components, but too expensive to sell well. Clymer tried the same thing using Velocette 500 engines, calling the bike the Indian-Velo 500. It too failed in the market after just 122 were built.
The 1970 Indian-Velo 500.
THE END
Alas, nothing could save Velocette. Their products were hopelessly outclassed and made obsolete by the onslaught of modern, reliable bikes from Japan. They were undercapitalized and so had no hope of developing a new line of state-of-theart machines. They were still deeply ensconced in old world manufacturing processes, which were craftsman-intensive and produced low volumes of products. Like so many classic British motorcycle manufacturers, Velocette was a dinosaur in an increasingly modern world, and in 1970 they became extinct. Please visit us at www.Classic-British-Motorcycles.com
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support to not one, but five charities from their much anticipated Pajama Jammy-Jam. The outreach rolled into the Christmas season with giving back to help hundreds of children enjoy the holiday season. Our partners with Adrenaline Lifestyles along with Grammy award winning R&B singer Raheem Devaugh and NFL vet Josh Morgan brought happiness to the kiddies of Childrens National, a charity that is near and dear to Throttle Life. The Goon Giveaway continued their support spreading joy and cheer with toys upon toys to the children of Ward 8 while my family at Down-N-Dirty MC opened their doors and transformed their club house into an on-site Santa’s toy shop ensuring kids didn’t leave empty handed while putting a smile on their faces and joy in their hearts. The Goon Giveaways were made possible with the support of and special thanks to Giant Food (District Heights, MD) GM Rodney Harris, the 2 Wheel Life Radio crew, Jin Grant, Lauri “Shooter” Butler, Cigars 210 and photography talents of Donnamarie of Circa Life Images along with all the organizations involved; Road Wolves Mother Chapter, Wild Bunch, Harleywood Stars, Deuces Wild, Ruthless Riderz, Md Rebels Daughter Chapter, Kingdom Knights, Sons of Solomon, Maryland Hill Riders, DC Sportbike Riders, GRIND, Anointed Horseman, Millennium Sport Riders, Platinum Dreams, Flaming Knights DC Chapter, Queens of Sheba, Platinum Rollers, Omens, Bro Rashad Terry. Although the holiday season is a special time of year for giving, this is just an glimpse in the charitable efforts from the motorcycle community that takes place throughout the year. God Bless the Bikers. JANUARY 2017 19
CANAAN VALLEY Typically, when someone ROAD mentions the word “Valley”, CAPTAIN’S I picture a large area of land REPORT tucked between mountains, like Shenandoah. Rose and I met our good friends, Mike and Cathy, at Highs in Monterey for a pinky extended breakfast, as we often do before rides. Mike just purchased a brand new 2017 Ultra Limited and wanted to ride and get past the break-in miles on the machine. I had checked the weather earlier and it was calling for mostly cloudy skies, with temps in the lower 40s; very manageable with heated gear. So, when Mike suggested we ride to Canaan Valley, I didn’t put two and two together, and realize a 20% chance of precipitation here, would likely be greater at 3200’ msl there, even if it was only 60 miles away.
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Someone Is Cold Rt 250 Proving Grounds
Rt. 250 wasn’t too bad. The cinders that were put down during the last snow storm had mostly washed away with the rain a couple of days ago and the corners were pretty clear. Still, we were taking it rather easy. This was Mike’s first Harley and Cathy’s first ride on it in the cold. What better way, I thought, than to ride in cloudy and cold conditions in the mountains, to test the new bike and winter gear. Past Seneca Rocks and heading west on Rt. 33, as we gained altitude, the atmosphere took on an ominous look. We hadn’t seen any albino gnats (Highland County for “Snowflakes”), thus far, but the info screen on Shenny was indicating 31F and there was no sign of the sun. “Glory Days” was playing from the recent addition of Bruce Springsteen’s Greatest Hits to the music library. Instead of taking me back a million years or so when 20
the song played constantly on the radio, I wondered how glorious today would be. So, here we were, four friends riding through a valley at 3200’ msl. The info screen was now indicating 29F. F was right! The albino gnats were still not visible, but we could see snow dust waking off the back of Mike’s Harley, evidence there were gnats in the air. We stopped at a restaurant that was closed. The gnats were now clearly visible and multiplying. I punched in a search for “restaurants” at Timberline and we headed in that direction. We found an empty parking lot there as well, but we needed a break and a check of the radar. We found an open door with electric heaters overhead and bathrooms down the hall. The manager came in to greet us and we asked him if the restaurant would be open later on. He told us that it wouldn’t be open for another two weeks. Oh well, at least we got to pee. We walked around looking for a place to take a pic. I
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The ride home was mostly uneventful. The flurries subsided and we were finally in VFR conditions on our approach to Head Waters. The sun was The Juice setting as I had lasik performed from Mike’s Custom Dynamics bag and filler lights, while descending Snowy Mountain Road. Pilots have mistaken them for approach markers. Bikers Representing
didn’t bring the pod of all triness, so we all posed in front of the resort sign on the deck and used one of the rails as a stand. Ever been to a ski resort and all you saw was bikers??? Me neither. The radar was showing nothing for a couple hundred miles or so, and nothing forecast until later that evening. Even so, we decided to head back, and find some other place to eat. The Alpine Lodge showed up on the GPS. Even though it was heading towards Elkins and higher elevation, it wasn’t that far. I have passed by there dozens of times, not realizing what a gem it is. In addition to the friendly staff, we were greeted with warmth from the knotty pine walls and hardwood floors, laiden with taxidermy, antique guns, domestics, and HEAT. They even had wifi. We all enjoyed our hot meals that went very well with the surroundings, and had a chance to warm up before our departure.
Like the stages that once transformed Archie Leach into Cary Grant, these machines have become a rolling Hollywood for many; taking us to settings otherwise unseen, and transforming recreationists into dedicated enthusiasts. I remember my first ride in winter conditions, similar to these, over 30 years ago. Only it was at night. Looking back, it was a starring role I had no business playing. I was inexperienced, cocky and void of necessary props (gear). Today, like Cary’s performance of Roger Thornhill in North by Northwest, riders have never been more at home, riding in challenging conditions. And with capable machines, proper gear, and good judgement, we can enjoy winter, and make the truly extraordinary, commonplace. And maybe to some, we’re still just a little crazy:) Cheers and thanks for reading! Marc Ritchie a.k.a. The Road Captain Photos by Rose Grant
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LUCKY BLACK EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
1 Bag of Black Eyed Peas (tradition says put a shiny new penny or dime in the bottom of your soup pot or crock pot) 2 Cups of water 2 Cans of Quality Chicken Stock Half-Stick of Real Butter Salt & Pepper to taste Let the beans cook down for apprx. 1 hour until getting puffy, then add: Sautee’d baby carrots & sweet onion 4 Cans of Hormel Shredded Ham 3 Cans of Diced Potatoes Palmful of Cumin, Coriander & Smoked Paprika * Tbls. of Liquid Smoke is optional Let cook down for another hour on low; taste to see if needs more of anything. You should have a thickish broth. If not, just mix up half a cup of hot water w/ 2 Tbls. of flour until no lumps and slowly add to pot while stirring and should thicken up quickly. Make up a cast iron skillet of Jiffy corn bread and baby, you just sealed your luck and good fortune for the New Year.
ZIPPY REUBEN BALLS
1 Pound of Thin Cut Corn Beef from Deli; then dice it to medium chop 1 Medium Sweet Onion; minced 1 Palmful of Garlic Powder 1 8 ox. Tub of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese 2 Tbls. of Honey Mustard 2 Cups of Panko Bread Crumbs 1 Bag of Shredded Swiss Cheese
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3 Large Eggs; divided 1 Cup of All Purpose Flour 1/4 Cup of Half & Half Canola Oil for frying + 2 Tbls. Butter Preheat large non-stick saute pan to medium add a dollop of butter and then add your medium chopped corned beef and then the onions. Let them get a little caramelization going on them and then just pour into cream cheese mix w/ garlic powder & mustard. Mix thoroughly, then take hands to form medium sized balls and drop into preheated Canola oil with 2 Tbls. of butter added to fry up to a golden brown. Remove to paper towels to absorb grease. Serve hot with a bowl of warmed Thousand Island dressing. If you love Reuben sandwiches like I do, you’ll love these Reuben Balls. SO good!, so make plenty!
Peppermint S’Mores Dip
Take a stick of butter and totally grease up a medium sized cast iron skillet. 12 Ozs. of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; divided 2 Ozs. of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese 8 Ozs. of Mint Chocolate mini bars 1 Bag of Mini Marshmallows 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes for garnish 2 or 3 Boxes of Quality Graham Crackers broken up on the preformed breaking ridges. Adjust oven rack to the top and preheat on Broiler setting. In a glass bowl add half the chocolate chips and cream cheese and nuke for 30 seconds; stir to combine. Place remaining chocolate chips and mints in the cast iron pan, covering up the bottom. Pour the chocolate & cream cheese mix into pan. Cover totally w/ marshmallows and sprinkle with cinnamon. Place under the broiler until the marshmallows are golden brown; only about 2 minutes. Keep an eye on it. Remove and add crushed candy canes and serve up hot and gooey with graham crackers. D-amn, this is so phenom it’s addicting.
Happy New Year! Amaretto Sparkler
1 Ounce Amaretto, 1 Ounce Triple Sec, 2-3 Ounces of Prosecco (orange peels for garnish) In a pint glass filled with those cool round ice balls, add the amaretto & triple sec and stir to combine. Strain into a chilled martini glass and top with prosecco. Garnish w/ orange peel. Do the math and figure out how to make a pitcher. lol Remember to call an Uber when going out partying. HAPPY 2017!
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JUSt FOR tHE FUN OF it by Rick Wyatt
A few months back I wrote about the need for those who are going to carry a firearm to practice at every opportunity. Knowing the price of ammunition I suggested that shooters consider buying a quality .22 pistol to use as their primary practice firearm because it can be shot it for about 9 cents per round verses 24 cents per round for the ultra-cheap 9mm, and 30 cents per round for 40 cal. The primary focus of practice should be reinforcing marksmanship fundamentals; grip, sight picture, breath control, trigger control, and follow through. By controlling the cost of practice maybe you can get to the range more often, and by keeping the cost of shooting in check range time can become family time and a great excuse for the kids to put down the video games! But use of a quality .22 doesn’t have to be limited to the range; it can also be a blast for hunting. At one of those times when my life was stuck on stupid I found myself visiting friends in the U.P. Out of alcohol fueled boredom somebody came up with the bright idea of going rabbit hunting in the backwaters of the St. Mary’s River, which at the time was overrun with show shoe rabbits. It was February and there was about 3 feet of snow on the ground, I had a brand new Ruger Single Six revolver with me and my good Yooper buddies rounded up snow shoes to help us get around so it sounded like a perfect plan to me. By the way, we had been swilling the national drink of the eastern U.P., a peppermint schnapps based libation called a “snow shoe” that gives off a warm fuzzy feeling, causes a killer hangover, but doesn’t leave you with bad breath. Talk about stuck on stupid! Picture three fools in various stages of snow shoe inebriation trying to navigate ass deep snow on snow shoes while hunting snow shoe rabbits with handguns. Fortunately, nobody was injured and if any rabbits succumbed that day it was from laughing themselves to death watching us. But, the next day we tried again (minus the alcohol) and to be honest, it was the most fun I have ever had rabbit hunting, and on a personal note alcohol and guns do not mix. There is a plethora of .22 pistols in the market and many of them I would call “ok,” but I would encourage you no to settle for “ok” and step up to the next level. I am going to pimp three quality platforms that start head and shoulders above the rest of the pack and in the long run don’t cost much more than “ok.” The first is the new Smith and Wesson Victory, which is the newest of the three in the market. The jury is still out on how well it will stand up over the years but it seems to be well balanced, all metal construction, and of the three it has the best ‘out of the box’ trigger pull. A strong selling point with this firearm is price, around $400.00, which is making them hard to find on the shelf.
The next choice is the Browning Buckmark, a long proven platform with a well-deserved reputation. The sturdy rubber grip is very comfortable for most shooters, aluminum construction keeps the weight down, and the stock trigger isn’t too shabby for the price. My biggest dislike is the way the slide/bolt are assembled makes them a crud trap and it doesn’t take much neglect or cheap ammo before performance is affected. Something both the Victory and Buckmark have in common is the need to remove small screws to facilitate dis assembly for proper cleaning. If you choose either of these firearms a nonskid cleaning mat and a stick of Loctite 248 (find it, try it, you will love it!) will be invaluable. The third recommendation I would make would be any of the Ruger Mark Series. Whether you pick the 22/45 (grip to barrel angle identical to the Colt 1911), the Mark II, Mark III, or the new Mark IV you will own a workhorse of a pistol. Quite frankly I don’t care for the budget models because of the polymer frame that does not allow the owner to change the grips to better fit the hand. It may be just a ‘touchy feely’ thing but the budget grip is completely devoid of ergonomic design and just plain not comfortable. All of the Rugers suffer from the heaviest off the shelf trigger pull (7.5+ lbs.) of the guns I have mentioned, but they also have the greatest availability of aftermarket parts including trigger kits that will drop the pull to smooth crisp 2.5 pounds turning an out of the box shooter into a virtual tack driver. Now about the Ruger’s reputation for being a nightmare to tear down and clean, don’t be a sissy! I know grown men who can overhaul an internal combustion engine practically blindfolded yet squeal like Ned Beatty in “Deliverance” at the idea of stripping and cleaning their Ruger Mark II or III. Well cowboy up because there are no little screws to play with, no need for Loctite, and there is a very good step by step video on the Ruger web site that will walk you through the process. If that is still to intimidating look at the new Ruger MK IV which features push button dis assembly that will only require you to take your thumb out of your mouth for a couple of seconds to take it completely apart or put it back together, and on the bright side I think the MK IV’s will put a lot of good used MK III’s in the market. Take any one of these guns, have a little tune up work done and maybe add a reflex style red dot optic and you will be taking squirrels out of the tops of trees, or getting Elmer Fudd’s revenge on them “waskely wabbits” even when they are on the run. Granted, these are not Hammerlis’ or Pardinis’, but they won’t set you back 2-3K either; but at the same time if you decide to try bullseye league competition they are capable of helping you hold your own. And frankly I love shooting my .22 pistols just for the fun of it!
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ooner or later you’re going to decide to take a long trip on your bike. If you’ve ever heard the stories you know that it’s made you daydream about it and toy with the idea. The information in this article will help put things in prospective. So start planning now for that trip. Make it so that it is full of great memories and as little stress as possible. 1. Eating at weird times- Everyone and their dog eats around 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. So if you want to get in and out of restaurants quickly, plan ahead so you’re not hungry at those times. 2. Carry a spare key/fob- Hide your spare somewhere on your bike using a zip-tie or duct tape, or trade keys with a traveling companion. 3. Keep your stuff dry in saddlebags by using trash compactor bagsThese DIY waterproof barriers are thicker and more durable than the standard garbage. 4. Set yourself up for a quick getaway- If you’re nearing the end of your riding day, you can set yourself up for a quick getaway in the morning by riding to the far side of the next city you reach before stopping. This will eliminate time lost in urban traffic the next morning. 5. Carry a backpack hydration system- Take a tip from off-road riders. This must for arid weather lets you easily drink while you ride. 6. Use the envelope system to stay organized- Going on a long, complex trip? Before you leave, prepare one envelope for each day on the road. Mark the outside of each envelope with dates and locations, then stuff them with things like hotel reservation info and lists of things you’d like to see. Instead of juggling your entire stack of literature to find the information you’re looking for, you can just open up that day’s envelope. 7. Look your bike over every morning before hitting the road- Checking the simple stuff—air pressure, oil level, loose or missing fasteners—only takes a little time, and it can save you from big trouble. 8. Sign up for AMA Roadside Assistance- To sign up, call the AMA at: 800-262-5646. 9. Wear earplugs- Earplugs help reduce wind noise, and they’re fairly easy to come by. 10. Keep track of where you are- Your cell phone can be a lifesaver in an emergency. You can dial 911 for help anywhere you’ve got service, but dispatch will want to know where you are. Keep track of route numbers, interstate exits, towns you’ve passed, road signs, mileposts— anything that can save emergency officials time in getting to you. 11. Plan for a day of nothing- On a long tour, plan for at least one day per week of doing nothing. Time is the ultimate luxury; it can mean the difference between a vacation and an endurance run. 12. Be realistic with your daily mileage- In really scenic areas, 150 miles may make a very full day. Don’t assume you can achieve freeway mileage on good back roads. 13. Invest in a packable motorcycle cover- These covers not only keep your bike clean and dry overnight, they also discourages thieves. 14. Call ahead for your room- If you call a hotel--even if you’re only two blocks away--you can often get a better rate than if you just walk in. And if you have access to a computer or connected mobile device, you’ll often come across some spectacular Internet-only deals. Either way, do yourself a favor and have a reservation by 4 p.m. You never know when a convention will take over your destination city 15. Avoid riding into the sun-If you’re traveling east or west, schedule breakfast and dinner times near sunrise or sunset so you don’t get stuck staring into the blinding sun when it’s low on the horizon. Suggestions for Items you should have: 1. Kevlar Lined Jeans- There are several manufacturers who make Kevlar-lined jeans, but Draggin’ Jeans are the ones I’ve found that really work well for women who don’t want to give up their cute Miss Me Jeans or Levi’s. These high-quality jeans are made to withstand impact, and they won’t shred should you go down in an accident. I wear them in the
summer when it’s too hot to wear chaps, but thankfully I’ve never had to test them fully! 2. Helmet- I grew up in South Dakota where there are no helmet laws, so I know the freedom of riding with the wind in my hair. I used to get upset about having to put on a helmet when riding in certain states; the wind drag would make my neck cramp and be in major pain. Plus, it’s not fun being a girl with helmet hair. It took a while, though once I found a few helmets I actually liked, I wore them proudly and gained a bit of extra courage and my riding styles became even better than before. No sense in potentially losing your life over a bad hair day! 3. Heated Riding Gear- Don’t ride cold, if you are uncomfortably cold, you are losing energy and focus. If you love to ride in the cool weather, invest in heated gear. IMPORTANT: Don’t get too warm. You can either adjust your heat or turn it off for a bit. It’s important to keep that edge of being comfortable but not hot. Hot makes you sleepy. 4. Polarized Lenses- The best lens possible is my number one priority. After riding with plastic lenses that were scratched and distorted, I decided glasses were one area I’d spend money on. I love my Maui Jim’s! They now carry a polarized 2 lens. It’s amazing how well you can see through them with no glare! 5. Clear or Yellow Lenses- Don’t get stuck in the dark with just your sunglasses! You have to remember to bring some clear or yellow along too. 6. Bright Colored Safety Apparel- Brown and black apparel is not our friend on the road. If you blend in, others cannot see you. Wear something bright like the safety neon apparel offered by many motorcycle companies. One of my favorite equipment pieces is a nylon mesh vest with neon reflective taping. It can be worn over any of your gear for road safety. 7. Versatile Head Scarf- There are various names for the head scarves made from a tube of stretchy fabric. Call it what you like, it’s an item I never ride without, in any season. It can be scrunched up to fill the gap between your jacket and helmet, pulled up as a helmet liner, folded into a headband, or pulled up in the front to fit over your nose and mouth. They’re hugely versatile in wind, rain, cold or fair conditions and are made in many iterations; some lined for warmth, some colorful, some in various fabrics 8. Armored Leather Jacket- A lot of motorcyclists will sacrifice performance and safety because something doesn’t look good. I’m a proponent of safe riding gear and can tell you that Roland Sands Designs thought of everything with its armored leather Maven Jacket. It’s an amazing, well-thought-out, high-end leather jacket that will last you a lifetime! It has armor to keep you safe, but doesn’t look like it from the outside. The company did an incredible job using perforation to make this jacket breathable. You can wear it in the summer without roasting, but it’s also form fitting enough to keep you warm should the temperature drop. 9. Gloves- Gloves are an important consideration when you think about what elements affect your reactions in an emergency situation. When my fingers get cold, heated grips fix that problem. In the summers, I wear summer leather riding gloves, as they are a thinner leather (and you can find them reasonably priced), but I love my Firstgear heated gloves for cool weather riding, even if I don’t plug them in! 10. Boots- A good pair of riding boots provides safety, ankle support and traction. 11. Rain Gear- None of us want to admit it but getting caught in the rain sucks. If you’ve ever been rained on, you know what I’m talking about. Be Prepared, make sure it still fits, that it’s in good-serviceable condition and that you can get to it, if you need it, don’t bury it under other gear.
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Wow!!... 2016 Publishers of the Year, what a wonderful and unexpected honor! We are so proud to be a part of such a great group of publishers that work so hard to put out the best possible motorcycle event magazine for their state each month. To be awarded Publisher of the Year is really a tremendous honor and today we are more committed than ever to pub lishing this magazine that has brought us so much the past 2 ½ years. It's also an honor we wouldn't have received without a lot of help from some people that we would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to: Cooper Chilton, Bob Ousley, Pastor Ron Baptiste, Mike Noirot, Ronny MangNm, Donna Farrell, Allen Manus, Ed Monroe, Mechele MacDaniel, Travis Hall, and Bill Davis. And last, but certainly not least, Merry Hancock, our amazingly talented Graphic Design Artist! Also, thank you to all of our wonderful advertisers that support us and keep this magazine going and free to our readers, without you this maga· zine would not be possible. To the Biker Community and our readers that pick up a copy each month and spread the word about our magazine, you guys rock! Along the way, we have made so many friends. To each and every one of you, a heartfelt Thank You. It's been a fun, wild ride so far and we can't wait to see what 2017 brings! Again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Denise & Scott High, Owners/Publishers Thunder Roads® Tennessee
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DUMP TRUMP EFFORT IN THE DUMPS In a last-ditch effort by Democratic strategists and the Hollywood elite to derail President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s ascension to the presidency, U.S. Electoral College delegates have been swamped with requests to ignore their pledge and “vote your conscience,” but longtime bikers’ rights advocate Jim Rhoades of ABATE of Michigan, one of that state’s 16 electors, says they’re cries are falling on deaf ears because he’s obligated to speak for the voters of his state. Appearing on FOX News network’s “Your World” wearing his ABATE shirt, Rhoades revealed that he’s gotten over sixty thousand emails, phone calls and basketfuls of form letters calling on him to vote against Trump, as well as some threats, but believes fellow electors also feel steadfast about their duty and will support the will of their states’ voters when they cast their ballots on Monday, December 19th. Calling the pressure tactics a “waste of time,” Rhoades told FOX News host Neil Cavuto in the nationally televised interview on December 15 that “I’m not intimidated by any of this stuff,” and added “I’ve been riding Harleys since the sixties, so I’ve been around a long time, I’m a grass roots political animal… and I love what Trump says, and he’s got me fired up looking for great things and looking to make America great again.” In the aftermath of a norm-busting 2016 Presidential campaign, Trump won 306 Electoral College votes to Hillary Clinton’s 232, but if 36 “faithless electors” changed their ballots it would send the election to the U.S. House of Representatives to be determined, where Republicans hold a majority. In the past, some electors turned “faithless” in nine out of the last 17 elections, and a total of 179 times throughout American history, but no electors have ever changed the outcome of an election by voting against their party’s designated candidate.
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Joseph Spak, a Royal Bank of Canada analyst, thinks Donald Trump’s $1 trillion plan to rebuild American infrastructure will ultimately provide construction workers with extra cash. And what do construction workers like to spend money on? Motorcycles, of course. “If the economy is stimulated and construction jobs increase,” Spak recently predicted that Harley-Davidson Inc. “could see some better demand.” According to the Wall Street Journal, another firm advises investors that pizza-delivery companies that benefited from a high-drama campaign that kept many diners glued to their televisions might continue to profit from the drama of a Trump transition.
FEDS SEEK TO REQUIRE NEW VEHICLES TO TALK TO EACH OTHER U.S. auto-safety regulators have proposed new rules requiring automakers to adopt crash-avoidance technology that allows all new vehicles to communicate with each other, a move that could help accelerate the development of self-driving cars. The requirement of so-called vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity (“V2V”) on all consumer vehicles within the next five years is viewed as central to the development of a new age of cars that can avoid accidents by wirelessly monitoring each other. V2V technology uses short-range radio communication to allow vehicles to identify each other’s speed, location, direction and acceleration or braking, within a radius of about 300 meters. The move marks a concrete step by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration toward its goal of eliminating roadway deaths within 30 years, and agency officials told USA Today that vehicleto-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure technology could eliminate or greatly reduce the seriousness of up to 80% of crashes that don’t involve driver impairment. NHTSA pledges that the new technology would not divulge any personal information regarding drivers.
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Cycle Gear Bike Night Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:00 PM Come out and enjoy great food, refreshments, vendors, and raffles! 1273 Quintilio Drive, Bear, DE.
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Progressive International Washington D.C. Motorcycle Show Friday, January 6, 2017 - Sunday, January 8, 2017 See All the Latest Bikes from All the Major Motorcycle Manufacturers Ultimate Builder Bike Show, Demos, Entertainment, Celebrity Appearances 100s of Vendors and A Whole Lot More!!! SHOW HOURS Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm TICKET PRICES Adults $16.00 - Kids - 11yr and under Free Visit the website below for additional information and updates www.motorcycleshows.com/ washingtondc
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MARYLAND
AMSOIL AX Arenacross – Baltimore Friday, January 20, 2017 - Sunday, January 22, 2017 Ticket Prices - Friday and Saturday tickets start at $15! Sunday General Admission - $10 Track Party Get an up-close look at the riders, machines, and obstacles used to soar through the air at unimaginable heights and speeds. Take pictures and get autographs with the AMSOIL Arenacross riders, Monster Energy Girls and ACM-nominated DJ KO as they pump up the pre-race adrenaline and get the night started in the most exciting way possible! Bring an empty Monster Energy can to recycle and get free entrance to the track party. Track Passes will also be available for sale at the box office and ticket outlets for $10. A Track Pass and valid event ticket are required for entry. Rider autographs are not guaranteed. Entry to track party closes at 5:45pm. www.arenacross.com Timonium Motorcycle Show Friday, February 10, 2017 Sunday, February 12, 2017 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 After Market and Travel & Tour Feature Areas After Party and a Whole Lot More www.cycleshow.net Cycle Gear Bike Night Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cycle Gear Laurel Come out and enjoy great food, refreshments, vendors, and raffles! Bull and Oyster Roast Abate of Maryland – AACO Saturday, March 4, 2017 1-5PM The Anne Arundel County Chapter of ABATE is hosting a Bull and Oyster Roast at the American Legion Post 40, 500 5Th Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD. 21061 $40 per person includes: Pit Beef, Raw Oysters, Fried Oysters, Steamed Oysters, Rolls, Homemade Mac-nchees, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Cake and Beer.
VIRGINIA
Cycle Gear Bike Night Thursday, December 1, 2016 5:00 PM Come out and enjoy great food, refreshments, vendors, and raffles! 1547 E Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA. Cycle Gear Bike Night Thursday, January 26, 2017 5:00 PM Come out and enjoy great food, refreshments, vendors, and raffles! 1547 E Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA.
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DEALERS & SHOPS A to Z Cycles 1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.com All American HarleyDavidson 8126 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-274-5000 www.allamericanharley.com Baltimore HarleyDavidson 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 Broken Wing Cycles 155 Prospect Dr #103 Huntingtown, MD 20639 866-518-9101 www.brokenwingcycles.com CPC Powder Coating 6800 Mid Cities Ave. Beltsville, MD 20705 443-336-2105 Defender Cycle Works Fowler Industrial Park Unit 4 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-247-9901 301-2475733 East Coast Sound 101 Skip Jack Rd, Suite 5 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 443-968-9635 42
Jim’s Battery Warehouse Laurel Commerce Center 14721-K Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 301-604-7333 Old Glory HarleyDavidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com
Zipper’s Performance Products Elkridge, Maryland 410-579-2828 www.ZippersPerformance.com
Bars & Restaurants Apehanger’s Bar & Grill
9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650
RG Motorsports 1619 Buckhannon Pike Nutter Fort, WV 26301 304-624-5420 www.rghonda.com S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499 Sunset Cycles 9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy Decatur Business Center Units 208-209 Ocean City, MD 21044 443-520-6005 TG Automotive 8176 Telegraph Road, Suite E Severn, MD 21144 443-795-4733 www.tgautomotivemd.com Triple S Harley Davidson Exit 155 off I-79 Morgantown, WV 304-284-8244 www.tripleshd.com
The Twisted Spoke 97 Milford Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-326-4644 www.twistedspokeinc.com Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953
Bryans & Brent’s Place 229 N. River Street Weston, WV 26452 304-997-8722 Country Griddle Intersection of Rte 20 & Rte 4 Rock Cave, WV Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Popes Creek Rd. Newburg, MD 20644 301-259-4514 www.gilliganspier.com Hickory House 1137 US Hwy 19 North Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-269-7373 Heavy Hitters 30125 Three Notch Rd Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 (301) 884-3820
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Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com Phil’s Place 5826 Gallent Green Road Hughesville,Md 301-274-3515 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 Second Chance Saloon 5888 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045 443-545-5844 2ndchancesaloon.com The Ridge Tavern & Grill Route 19 / Marion Co. Line Rivesville, WV 26588 304-278-8041 The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net Timeless Tavern 1745 Snow Hill Road Stockton, MD 21864 410-632-1555
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Legal Services Law offices of Jay Irwin Block 90 Painters Mill Rd. Suite 131 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-356-6555 800-875-6554 Law Offices of Richard M Lester Aid to Injured Motorcyclist’s(A.I.M.) 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste. 200 Canoga Park, Ca 91303 800 531 2424 Offices Nationwide to Help you Weatherholtz Bonding 306 W. Stephens Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-5888 www.weatherholtzbonding.com
Apparel / Retail Blaze Leather 2239 Randolph Avenue Elkins, WV 26241 800-417-1140 In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568 Maryland Small Arms Range 9801 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-0800 www.msar.com Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic
Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323
Mineral Springs Motel 1 Springs Street Webster Springs, WV 26288 304-847-5305 www.Mineralspringsmotel.net
Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211
Insurance Agents
Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com
Clubs, Organizations & Riding Groups
Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228
Photography
Rider Insurance www.Rider.com
C.E.’s Helping Hands (Old Fields, WV) A non-profit organization enlisting the help of other good hearted people wanting to contribute to the cause of helping others in need. The organization holds monthly meetings and several fundraising rides every year. Donations are always appreciated.
Places of Worship Rushing Wind Ministry Meets 11am Sunday’s Location; Charlotte Hall Farmers Market We are a Biker friendly church focusing on uplifting and encouraging others to follow Jesus Christ. “We believe we live in a real world with real people looking for real answers “
If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@ BIGCITYRHINO.com for more information. If you’re Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@BIGCITYRHINO.com with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.
Bobby Tarowsky 304-797-1470 • 304-7238955 www.BobbyTRocks.com
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Derma Doodle Tattoo Studio 355 Meadowdale Rd. Fairmont, WV 26544 304-816-3016 Big City Body Art 154 C Lafayette Ave Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162
Lodging Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com
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Toot’s Bar 23971 Mervell Dean Road Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2955
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Bike Comp e Show on th East Coast
BEST CUSTOM & ANTIQUetiEtion
FEB. 10 - 12 2017
(410) 561-7323 • www.cycleshow.net
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Feb. 12, 2017 (Sun) Feb. 13, 2017 (Mon)
Feb. 10, 2017 (Fri)
Feb. 8, 2017 (Wed) Feb. 9, 2017 (Thurs)
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OVER $20,000 IN CASH & AWARDS!
Jim Fowler's 2012 Harley Davidson Road Glide 8:00 PM 6:00 PM (Laying of Main Aisle Carpet Will Begin at 6:00 PM) 10:00 PM (Bikes may enter from side doors) 9:00 AM (By Pre-Written Permission ONLY-Please Call)
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM 8:00 AM – Noon
Noon 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 8:00 AM
Judge’s Choice Best of Show:
Custom & Antique Bike Show Competition February 10, 11, & 12, 2017
ENTRY FEE: $95 (per motorcycle)
Phone: 410-561-7323 Fax: 410-561-3032 Website: www.cycleshow.net
American Recreational Promotions • 1818 Pot Spring Road – Suite 112 • Timonium, MD 21093
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CUSTOM ANTIQUE Type of Bike to be Entered (Bike photo must be enclosed or Emailed): For Credit Card payment, call 410-561-7323 Will You Need 110V Electrical Outlet? YES NO MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO:
OVER $20,000 IN CASH & AWARDS!
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Brief Description of Bike: _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Check detailed Competition Class descriptions at www.cycleshow.net. Any questions, please call Lisa 410-561-7323 ext 15
Name: ________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Address:___________________________ City:_______________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________ Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Entry Make: __________________________________ Year: __________ Model:__________________________ Enter Competition Class That You Feel Best Fits Your Bike: __________________________________________
Copies of this form may be used for multi-entries
Timonium Motorcycle Show’s
(Fill out Entry Form below and return with check or money order. Retain top portion for reference. Additional move-in info will be sent in early January.)
Check out last year’s winners and 2017 competition class descriptions at www.cycleshow.net
The Maryland State Fairgrounds does not allow any individual, group or company to display or sell any merchandise that contains the names, symbols or phrases identifying or supporting any real life 1% outlaw club or gang on Fairground's property. Attendees may wear colors. Questions, call (410) 561-7323.
200.00 Cash Awards for over 55 separate 1st Place Class Winners (With 2 or more bikes entered in that Class) 500.00 Cash Awards for the Five 'Best In Show Winners'
BIKE ENTRY FORM
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AGAIN FOR 2017 . . .
Move-Out Times:
Move-In Times:
• 8” x 10” 2017 Commemorative Show Plaque (first 200 entries) • Each Bike Entered Receives (1) Owner and (1) Guest Pass
(you may use your own custom stanchions)
• 10' x 10' Display Area (bikes may also be located in a commercial display space) • Trophies Will Be Placed Next to Winning Bikes Early Sunday Morning • Free 110 V Electrical Outlet (if needed) • Free Parking For Personal Vehicles and Motorcycle Trailers • 3' High Protective Stanchions Around 10' x 10' Display Area
$95 ENTRY FEE (PER MOTORCYCLE) INCLUDES:
Display will now earn points toward your final score!
*All Bike Entries will be inspected upon arrival to confirm that competition class chosen by bike owner fits actual bike entry according to AGE, STYLE and EXTENT of alterations.
*All Bikes Welcome (Domestic or Foreign) *Professional Judging (Out of State~Non-Bias~Nationally Recognized)
COMPETE FOR IMPRESSIVE AWARDS AND BIG CASH $$$ PRIZES
2200 York Road, Lutherville/Timonium, MD 21093 Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM ~ Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
February 10, 11, 12, 2017 Maryland State Fairgrounds - Timonium
“CUSTOM & ANTIQUE BIKE SHOW”
TIMONIUM MOTORCYCLE SHOW’S
Check Out Last Year’s Winners at cycleshow.net