Thunder Roads Magazine Tennessee/Kentucky July 2019 by Thunder Roads Tennessee

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2 Thunder Roads® Tennessee/Kentucky Staff 3 Index of Advertisers 3 From the Editors – By Denise High 5 Chaplain’s Corner – By Pastor Ron Baptiste 6 Thunder Paws 9 Bullet Points – By Mike Noirot 10 Dodging the Roadkill – By Hank Bonecutter 12 America the Beautiful – By Cooper Chilton 14 Thunder Cam 17 Safe Riding – By Donna Farrell 20 Who Reads Thunder Roads® 23 From the Corner of Veteran’s Drive and Patriot’s Way – By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley 25 Centerfold Calendar 28 Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride – By Ron Giddis 33 In the News 36 News Bytes – By Bill Bish 38 Jokers Wild 40 Biker Friendly Directory 41 Sudoku 42 Events

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Amsoil...................................................8 Appalachian Trading and Leather Co.. 8 Appleton Harley-Davidson...................4 Avon................................................... 39 Bettencourt Originals........................ 39. Bobarosa Saloon............................... 34 Brotherhood Leathers....................... 34 Brushy Mtn. State Pen..................... IBC Buckle and Hide Leathers................ 39 Buffalo Valley Hillclimb.....................IFC Bumpus Harley-Davidson................. 21 Catalyst Cycles.................................. 27 Cherokee NC Blue Ridge Run..............7 Chopper’s Grill................................... 22 Classic Leathers................................ 27 Double E Bar & Grill.......................... 11 Garza Law Firm.................................. BC Hidden Creek Resort............................8 Highway 12 Motorsports.................. 16 Keri Gilles Realtor............................. 39 Law Offices of Richard M. Lester.............................. 37 Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party.................... 31 Lewis Country Store.......................... 34 Lisa Chambers Realtor..................... 39 Miss Kay’s Country Store & The Nutcracker Shed..................... 22 Old Tennessee Distilling Co.............. 26 S&G Custom Cycles.......................... 39 Screwball’s Bar and Grill......................8 Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson................................ 15 Steelhorse Law.....................................1 Stereo City......................................... 39 Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally.............. 34 Tennessee Gun Country......................9 Tennessee Jacks............................... 27 Tennessee Legend Distillery............. 32 Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival..................................... 35 Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival..................................... 48 The Bent Wrench Roadhouse........... 27 TRTN/KY Help Wanted...................... 22 TRTN/KY Photo Contest.................... 41 TRTN/KY Subscription.........................3 TRTN/KY Thunder Store......................3 Vette City Motorcycle Music Fest......................................... 18 Vette City Motorcycle Music Fest Barbie Car Races........... 19 Wash-Zilla.......................................... 11 West TN Valley Rally.......................... 11 July 2019

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appy Birthday America! Fourth of July celebrations are arguably the best part of Summer. They involve so many of our favorite things, hot dogs, ice cream, swimming, picnics, and fireworks, so really, what’s not to love? We never seem to tire of watching the sky with “oohs” and “ahhs” of surprise and appreciation. In 1777, on the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, marked the day with fireworks, beginning the tradition that has grown over the last 200 years. John Adams, credited with suggesting “bells, bonfires, and illuminations,” for the event, would undoubtedly be thrilled and impressed with today’s pyrotechnic shows. And figuring out exactly where to celebrate the holiday is crucial so check out the event pages and the ads in this issue for some fun things to do 4th of July weekend. So as I type this letter, Scott and I have been deathly sick, Scott for almost 2 weeks and myself for over a week. A lot of the guys at Scott’s fire hall have it too! I’ll just call it “it” because our doctors haven’t given us a name for “it”, just that it’s going around and if left untreated can last for 3 or 4 weeks. Well we’ve been treated with steroid shots and antibiotics, along with codeine cough syrup and an inhaler to treat the symptoms and we still haven’t been able to get rid of this crap. The persistent cough and just plain old feeling run down and tired are the worse part of “it”. Putting this issue together has been a nightmare to say the least, but the show must go on. So if you’re one of the unfortunate ones and you have or have had “it”, we feel for you and hope you get better soon. I’m going to keep this letter short this month, no need to explain why :) but we hope to see you at some events this month! We will be set up at Kentucky Bike Rally July 18th – 21st and the National AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship July 26th – 28th at the Buffalo Valley Dragway and we’d love to see you, so please stop by our trailer and say hello! As always, please support to our amazing advertisers that support us by shopping at their businesses when you’re in need of a product or service they provide. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, be safe and enjoy your freedom! We will forever be thankful for those who came before us, and everyone who has died to give us the right to freedom. Ride Hard Live Free Denise & Scott High

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“THE POWER OF PROPER PRAYER” Wonder why there is no power in your prayers, maybe you’re not praying properly? Most Christians are afraid to ask the big question; “Why don’t my prayers work?” Especially when there are so many promises in the bible Matt.18:19 “…anything you ask; it shall be done” Matt.21:21 “…whatsoever you ask; ye shall receive.” Mark 11:24 “…whatsoever you desire, ye shall have them” John 14:13 “…whatsoever ye ask in my name, that I will do.” These are covenant promises made to those that have a covenant with God Himself. John 15:7 “If you abide (born again) in me and my Words (Jesus’s Words) abide in you, ask what you will and it shall be done.” Pray the Word of God and not religious prayers: Matt.6:5 “And when thou pray, thou shall not be as the hypocrites are: seen of men…vain repetitions…they shall be heard for their much speaking.” If we examine our prayer life, we might be shocked to find out that about 90% of our prayer time could be incorrect. God said in Isa. 55:11 “My Word will not returned unto me void.” Are you praying the Word of God or are you praying; Quotes, phrases, slogans, clichés, metaphors, repetitions, begging’s, pleadings, murmuring and complaining? God is not interested in how long you pray, it’s what you pray! Do you spend most of your time telling God what you need, Jesus said in Matt.6:8 “… your Father knows what you have need of.” Do you think God just forgot and you need to remind him of it every day? Phil.4:19 “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory.” Sometimes we spend too much time telling God what He already knows, doctor reports, job reports, family reports. We should have spent that time reminding Him what His Word said. God is not moved by your emotions, He is only moved by His Word, and He has promised “to supply all your needs.” Sometimes our “vain repetitions” turn into “doubt & unbelief.” After the disciples saw Jesus heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out devils, they ask Jesus in Luke 11:1 “Lord, teach us how to July 2019

pray,” and in Matt.6:9 “After this manner therefore pray ye, Our Father,” Religion has taught Christians to fear God, but God is our Heavenly Father and not our judge. “Hollowed be thy name.” to honor God for who He is. “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven.” There is no sickness, death, poverty in heaven, it is not God’s will for you to be sick & broke on this earth. PS 100:4 “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, enter His courts with praise.” God has given us clear direction on how we should approach Him, if we approach Him in any other way, well, how’s that working for you? Remember to work the Word, and the Word will work! Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron

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Achilles: I’m a sweet boy that loves to hike. I like kids and other dogs, so bring your dog to meet me. I’m playful and loving. Do you have a weakness for doggy smiles? I could be your Achilles heel. (4 years, Mn, Heartworm Negative, Good with children and dogs.) Bella: I’m a sweet girl that wants to be the queen of the castle. I am a gem of a girl wanting all the attention you can give me. I love windows and laps. Do you have room for my royal glow? (3 years, Fs, FeLV/FIV negative, Good with children.) Chiclettes: I’m a sweet mellow girl who would do great in a calm home with older children or teenagers. I can be selective with which dogs I like, so you’re welcome to bring your dogs to meet me. I love long walks and pillow beds. (5 years, Fs, Heartworm Negative, Good with older children and some dogs.)

Mitch: I’m a well-travelled senior all the way from JAPAN! Tennessee has come to be my home but I’m up for travel. I really want to settle in my furever home and show how much love an old boy like me still has. I may be older, but I cuddle like a kitten. If you have a lap, I’m there. (12 years, Mn, FIV/FeLV Negative, Good with children and cats.) Pawdrey Hepburn: Like my almost namesake, I’m a beauty with class and elegance. I am shy to start but quickly warm up to people. I like calm homes to really sparkle and shine. I don’t like to share the spotlight, so I need to be the only cat in the house. It’s ok because I have enough glamourous love to fill up the room. (2 years 10 months, Fs, FIV/FeLV Negative.)

Kiko: I’m an energetic dog that wants to be the center of your world. I adore children and love to cuddle. I like to talk to people I meet. I can be selective on dogs I like, so I would need to meet your dog. I’m looking forward to belly rubs. (3 years, F, Heartworm Negative, Good with children.) Mimi: I’m a sweet, calm girl that has manners. I sit for treats and wait for you to open the door patiently. I like children and people of all walks. I can be dog selective, so I would need to meet my future dog roommates. I would be just great with you! (3 years, Fs, Heartworm Negative, Good with children and some dogs.)

Scooby: I’m an older fellow, but that doesn’t damper my love of exploration. I love the trails. I love other dogs and kids. I want to see it all. Take me along for the next mystery and maybe a Scooby Snax or two. (8 years, Mn, Heartworm Negative, Good with children and dogs.)

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Bullet Points

SECOND AMENDMENT – DANGER ON OUR FLANKS

Hello, fellow bikers. Greetings from middle Tennessee. Today, as I write my monthly article for Thunder Roads Tennessee/Kentucky, I am preparing to take a Father’s Day ride with Miss Tracy. Father’s Day, is among my favorite holidays, only being surpassed by Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. It is a day to reflect on our fathers and grandfathers. Speaking of reflections, all of us Second Amendment loving Patriots need to reflect on the current state of political duress facing each of us. We definitely need to be involved in our political process as we are currently facing a serious threat on our flanks. Look no further than the current slate of 23(?) Democrats who have officially announced their candidacy for their party’s presidential nomination. All of these candidates will have a chance over the coming months to state their positions – and all of them have a position on the Second Amendment. Let’s look at some: Joe Biden’s (D-DE) official position on guns is that he wants universal background checks, bans on “assault rifles” and adoption of finger print activated “smart guns.” While on the stump, in May, he admitted that the “Second Amendment exists,” but it doesn’t mean, “[everyone is] entitled to own a gun.” Corey Booker (D-NJ) is proposing a national (Federal) gun licensing program which would impose minimum standards for gun ownership across the country. Prospective gun owners would have to apply for a license, and sit for an interview, in much the same way one applies for a passport. Additionally, universal background checks and assault weapon bans are part of Booker’s wish list. Pete Buttigieg (D-IN) is also promoting far reaching gun regulations including such “common sense” reforms as holding the gun industry responsible for gun violence, banning “military” assault rifles and the establishment of a nationwide gun licensing system. Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY) is proud of her NRA “F” rating and touting it on her own campaign website, where she calls for passing universal background checks – which would inevitably require national gun registration – closing gun sale loopholes (which don’t exist) and banning assault style weapons. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is making executive action the centerpiece of her plans on gun control, where she would implement “near universal background checks,” revoking gun manufacturers’ licenses (which they don’t need today) and require anyone selling more than five guns per year to obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL). John Hickelooper (D-CO) also promotes his NRA “F” rating, promoting a policy of guns which will include universal background checks, national gun licensing, raising the national age to age for gun purchases to 21, restricting magazine capacities, banning all assault rifles and providing Federal grants to states which pass “Red Flag” laws. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) states that he will no longer turn a blind eye to

gun violence, proposing “truly” universal background checks, for guns and ammunition, push states to enact “gun violence restraining orders” and remove all “weapons of war” (code speak for those scary black assault rifles) from our communities, “once and for all.” This created a Twitter firestorm, where Joe Biggs Tweeted, “So basically Swalwell wants a war… You’re outta your fucking mind if you think I’ll give up my rights and give the gov all the power.” Swalwell, in true gun grabber speak, quickly responded to Biggs, Tweeting, “And it would be a short war my friend. The government has nukes. Too many of them. But they’re legit.” Now, this is nothing new for leftist politicians. They have been after our guns for a very long time. But the biggest threat is that they are listening more carefully to a media which is unhinged when it comes to guns. A media which neither understands gun owners, how guns work or the current Federal requirements of background checks. This is setting up a very dangerous dichotomy which blurs what we have today to what their Utopian societal dreams truly are. They cloak most of their proposals in the grossly overused phrase, “common sense gun reform.” But please don’t be fooled by anything any one of these candidates refer to as common sense. They totally prove the adage, “common sense is not so common” today. The Grey Beard Biker realizes that the General Election of 2020 is still a long way in the future. Do not be lured into thinking their proposals are not an imminent threat. The politicians running to lead our state and Federal governments are attracting growing numbers of supporters who believe government should be larger. That the government should provide the things we have provided ourselves for generations: health care insurance, free college tuition, free abortions and student loan forgiveness. These people also want a country free of reference to God, a country where free speech is limited to that which they agree with, a country where the government sanctions killing babies – even after they’re born, a country where everyone – including the dead and illegal aliens – can vote – as long as they vote for them and most importantly a country free of guns – unless you are an ultra-rich celebrity, politician, athlete, philanthropist, or Democrat/Socialist donor. Then you can own guns for when you leave your walled compound with your armed gestapo. Do not let them take our country, brothers and sisters. Act today. Talk to your children and young people around you. The fight is here. Since I last wrote this column, your Grey Beard Biker has started a blog, which provides: Riding Stories, Destinations, Political Commentary, Military History and Gun Talk. Please take time to visit it, sign up for updates and be entertained by my commentary: http://thegreybeardbiker.com/

Molon Labe, Mike “Grey Beard Biker” Noirot

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DODGING THE ROADKILL

WHEN IT’S TIME TO QUIT By Hank Bonecutter

e all started riding for a reason. It only stands to reason that we’ll all quit for a reason. Whether it from an accident, old age, or we just don’t want to keep doing it. I was involved in a discussion the other day about when it’s time to quit riding. The discussion began with someone commenting on how much more dangerous it is to ride than it used to be. That’s a no brainer. The cell phone has been a deadly game changer. The guys who were a part of this discussion were riders and former riders. The ones who had quit had different reasons for stopping. One, had just had a baby and felt it was time for him to stop the “risky business” of motorcycles. The other had been in an accident and just couldn’t get back on it anymore. If you’ve been following my journey, you know that it helped me beat depression. I knew the risks, and like many things in life, I just overcame the fear and now I ride. My family was totally split on my decision but they know how much I love it, so here we are. Fear is a captivating emotion. We all experience it, and if you can overcome it, then your life changes. It doesn’t mean you have to be stupid, or take ridiculous risks in your life, but if you can get past those fears, then you gain confidence and strength, and to be honest, there’s a risk in most everything we do. I remember the first time I turned on the microphone to begin my radio career. I was paralyzed and couldn’t speak. I was PETRIFIED! But I overcame that fear and went on to spend my career in broadcasting. I’ve had two motorcycle accidents. Nothing life threatening. The last time I laid it down, I had to have some surgery on my leg. I was out for about a month. It could have been worse, but it wasn’t. Did I think about not riding anymore? Yes. Was I apprehensive after I got back in the saddle? Yes. But I’m still riding, because I’m passionate about it. I don’t think bikers have a death wish. I think bikers have passion and have a need for the adrenaline that this lifestyle produces. When I posted this question on my Facebook page, the responses were varied, and intense. Most responses had 10

something to do with surviving an accident, and still riding. Some said “yes” they had quit riding because of an accident. There’s no question that it’s more dangerous on the road. There’s no question that drivers are more distracted than they used to be. But the way I look at it, deep down in your gut, you know when something is right or wrong for you. That voice in your head tells you when it’s time to “stop” or “go.” We all know what our threshold is. We all know what our limits are. And we all know when it’s time to quit. There’s no shame in that. One of my dearest friends and mentors rode almost his entire life, and this year, he just walked away. It was time for him to move on from motorcycles. He didn’t want it anymore. He didn’t want anything to do with it. He had just survived a terrible illness and God spoke to him and pointed him in a different direction and there was no motorcycle involved. So don’t judge those who just walk away. Don’t judge those who think you’re crazy for riding. Don’t judge the young man who has a family and doesn’t want to risk leaving his kids behind. Bikers talk a lot about respect, so we have to respect a bikers decision to park his bike and never ride again. This lifestyle is a passion and we get to express ourselves in our own unique way. I love this journey I’m on and I thank you for sharing it with me. Ride safe my friends!

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THE RUN FOR

he Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly referred to as “The Wall”, is not a war memorial but rather a salute to the 2.7million military men and women who served in the war zone, including Vietnam and adjacent waters, Laos, Cambodia and other areas, in which the US forces carried out actions related to the war. The $9 million cost of The Wall was entirely raised from public donations, with no Federal money. It consists of two 246.75 ft. walls, each consisting of 70 black granite panels, plus two sculptures: The Three Servicemen and Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The West Wall points toward the Lincoln Memorial and the East Wall toward the Washington Monument. Inscribed on The Wall are 58,272 names, including approximately 1,200 POWs and MIAs, the remainder are confirmed dead. To designate the confirmed dead, their name is marked with a diamond. The MIA’s have a plus sign, which can be easily changed to a diamond, if they are, later, confirmed to have died or circled if they later return alive. The Wall continues to have names added for those confirmed to have died as a result of combat inflicted wounds. Cancer victims related to Agent Orange and post-traumatic stress suicides are excluded, primarily due to their sheer numbers. The Three Servicemen statue depicts a European American, an African American, and a Hispanic American overlooking the names of their fallen comrades. The Vietnam Women’s Memorial consists of three uniformed women caring for a wounded soldier, while one watches for a medivac chopper. (The picture shows a vet having his picture taken with the memorial.) The memorials are a sacred site to the servicemen who served in Southeast Asia, and their family and friends and it receives over 3 million visitors per year. A great way to visit the Memorial is to join The Run For The Wall demonstration. Since 1989, The Run For The Wall organization has promoted healing among all veterans and their families and friends, accounting of all POW’s and MIA’s, honoring those killed in action, and supporting our military personnel. The first Run was made by James Gregory and Bill Evans. These two Vietnam vets traveled across the heartland of the US, on motorcycles, stopping to talk to radio and TV stations, and newspapers, about the thousands of unaccounted for men and women, from all wars. Today, The Run actually has three separate routes to the Vietnam Memorial: the Central, Midway, and Southern Routes. All start in Ontario CA and pick up registered riders, along the route to Washington DC. The Midway Route chose Cookeville TN, for the 6th straight year, as the only overnight stop in Tennessee. To quote several of the riders, “We thought Amarillo had a great welcome for us, until we hit Cookeville!” On May 20th, in excess of 30,000 flag waving citizens lined the rainy Cookeville streets, for several hours (traffic in Nashville delayed the riders) to greet the group. Zach Ledbetter, Molly Brown and their Visitors Bureau cohorts pulled out all the stops in welcoming the 350-400 participants, at Cookeville’s Leslie Town Centre. An additional 34 riders registered to join The Run in Cookeville. Cookeville’s love of bikers is top’s in Tennessee and one of best in the US! Thanks

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THE WALL

Cookeville for all you do for bikers and thanks Run For The Wall for all you do for Veterans! Even non-veteran, ordinary citizens, like Keith Chillquist, walked the line, thanking each participant, for his/her service. A BBQ dinner from Strouds, was provided by Boswell’s Country Roads Harley, while Sams Club provided goody bags and free day passes, opened early, and provided the staging area for the riders. Boswells received praise for quickly repairing bikes and even delivering them to the event. A famous local family provided the music. Aaron Tippen’s wife, Thea, sang the National Anthem, while Aaron, a long-time entertainer to servicemen overseas, accompanied by Thea and their son Tom, sang “You Gotta Stand For Something”, “Where Eagles Fly”, and “Kiss This”, to standing ovations. There was a tribute to the Gold Star Family of MSG James Carlos Helton represented by Jaymie Duncan (daughter), and Bonnie Gates. MSG Helton died by enemy fire on 4/17/1967, in Pleiku Province. He was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group. Also, Bill Burkhart told the story of his father, Cpt, now Col, Charles W. Burkhart, Jr., a career Air Force pilot, who is MIA after his B57 Canberra was shot down on 6/13/66, over Laos. The wreckage has now been discovered and excavation of the site should begin in about 3 years. Hopefully, his body will be found and returned to the family. Route Coordinator for the route was Glenn “Wombat” Waggoner. The Run breaks the riders into platoons, coordinated by Randy “Password” DeCastro, to make smaller group rides, as The Run obeys all traffic regulations and the Road Guards only block intersections, when escorted by police, although 95% of the Road Guards are former police officers. The Run For The Wall is not affiliated with Rolling Thunder, which is a parade in DC, although some participants join it. Sadly, Rolling Thunder has made their last ride, but plans are already underway for the 2020 Run For The Wall. For information on The Run, go to the rftw.us website. Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper

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RIDER SAFETY

MOTOR MAIDS’ TOP 10 FOR SAFE RIDING

ou may have noticed signs the past few months on our roadways urging motorists to “look twice and save a life”. Even though May was Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month urging all drivers to look twice for us, every month should be Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month where a motorcyclist is concerned.

dirt, crowned road, wet painted-on road markings, pot holes etc. Be aware that all these hazards may cause instability for your feet when you take them off the pegs and put them down. Tip #6: Cancel the signals Don’t leave your signal light blinking. This can cause others to pull in to your path of travel. Tip #7: Check your bike before you ride Before you sling your leg over the seat, check your tires, tire pressure, look for any leaks and make sure the lights are working. The MSF recommends doing a T-CLOCS inspection. Tires/wheels/brakes, Controls, Lights/electrics, Oil/fluids, Chassis and Stands.

Let’s take a look at tips from seasoned riders. For this article, a “seasoned” rider has been riding for 20 years (or more) and averages 15,000 miles per year. And, for full disclosure, these seasoned riders are Motor Maids. Way to go ladies! Tip #1: Be seen Most motorcyclists wear black. Black helmets and black jackets. Which makes you blend in to the scenery and is difficult for you to be seen by others. Bright reflective options should be your colors of choice. If not, consider wearing a reflective vest over your jacket. Tip# 2: Choose your riding companions carefully Ride with people who know how to ride and that you trust. Most seasoned riders prefer to ride with a select few companions or by themselves. Tip #3: Wear the right gear Always wear your protective gear. Boots and gloves that fit you well, summer gear to keep you cool and winter layers to keep you warm. And, always wear your helmet. Tip #4: Don’t trust your mirrors Your bike’s mirrors do not give you the full view. Your motorcycle has a blind spot. Always add a quick check over the appropriate shoulder in addition to checking your mirror. Tip #5: Scan the area ahead prior to stopping When coming to a stop at a red light or stop sign, check the area where you plan to put your feet down. Look for oil, gravel, sand, July 2019

Tip #8: Be weary of intersections Don’t go speeding through an intersection as soon as the light changes. Most motorcycle accidents occur at intersections or in curves/turns. Take an extra look or two when pulling out into an intersection. Tip #9: Get the right fit for confidence Do your feet touch the ground? All the parts of your feet? Can you reach and turn the handlebars comfortably? Can you lean the bike slightly to the left and right without your heart beating out of your chest? Is the seat comfortable for riding more than 5 minutes? Is the size (and horsepower) appropriate for your skill level and experience? How your bike fits you has a direct impact on how confident you are going to be riding it. Tip #10: Don’t drink and ride Drinking alcohol, taking drugs and riding your motorcycle are not a mix for survival. Separate drinking from riding. And, don’t even consider having an intoxicated passenger behind you. Judgment and vision are the first two of your important motorcycle riding abilities to suffer when you drink. Make the choice to separate yourself from riders that have been drinking. Special thanks to all of my Motor Maid sisters who contributed to this list of tips. Want to know more about Motor Maids? Visit: https://www. motormaidsinc.org. Donna, along with being an avid riding enthusiast, is a MSF motorcycle safety coach for the state of Tennessee and a Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Coach. She is a member of the Motor Maids, H.O.G. and Ladies of Harley. Stop by her blog site at www.lipstickandleather.life.

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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: OMG – The major news network polls are reporting that Donald Trump is behind Biden, and the other 27 Democrats running for President in 2020!! Run for the hills its all over now. They even have one of my local councilmen ahead of him! I guess I really shouldn’t even bother going to the voting booth 16 months from now to vote. It’s all over… buy a red beret and a tie dyed T-shirt, the country is mostly communists and socialists and red blooded Americans are outnumbered, out liberal-caused and we can’t hope to wet our pants near as fast as they do over an infraction to our sensitive inner self. We might even have to put green, red or blue dye in parts of our hair to blend in and not be recognized as normal humans. Probably need one of those hair cuts that’s half way between a boy’s haircut and a girl’s. As you know its sexist to look like a boy if you are one and to look like a girl if you are one of those. To get past harsh scrutiny of progressives you have to make people question what your real sex is. I wonder if they are going through these same transitions in Afghanistan! If they are dying their hair over there nobody would know. The men wear those hats that look like pita bread and the women have to keep their head covered. If they ever decide to join the communist progressive revolution here, they’ll have to uncover so everyone knows what side of the street they walk on. If they don’t, they may get ice cream thrown on them or something equally progressively violent. We have a national census coming up next year and the administration is trying to get one of the funny colored hair judges to allow them to ask if someone is a citizen of the United States or not. The problem with that is that the Democrats might retaliate and add a question about whether you’re a conservative or a Christian on the next census. The President is talking about removing illegal aliens and then at some point in the future the Democrats might try to put Christians and conservatives

on boats, take them out into the middle of the ocean and sink the boats. They would probably run major news stories after that “millions of liars drowned after claiming they were Christians but couldn’t walk on water like their savior!” You can only imagine how that would sound coming from Nancy Pelosi or Ocasio Cortez. It would have to be them because the major media takes everything they say as the gospel truth. I’m sure that last sentence will come back to bite me, you can’t use a religious term like gospel anymore because it offends the hair color people but you get my point. If you watch the major news channels or listen to PBS radio you might think what I’m saying is an abomination but that’s only because the major media over the last 60 to 70 years has quit reporting the news in an unbiased way and purposely slants the news to the benefit of progressives, communists and all the looney liberal groups. The training for this progressive mindset begins in elementary school and gets more pervasive as young adults’ transition through high school and especially colleges and universities. Schools of Journalism are almost impossible to complete unless you bend to the progressive strategy of slanting the news to support the undermining of the founding fathers, the United States Constitution and anything that puts America first. As you bike over the 4th of July weekend think about the sacrifice our founding fathers made to create this great nation and think about how you might declare independence from progressive group think in our major media. Truth will set you free!!! Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those who can’t. Bulldog * My monthly column reflects my personal point of view and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publishers of this magazine, but they, like me, acknowledge the sacrifices made for the privilege of Freedom of Speech, therefore, they gratefully let me rant. Thank you for reading my rants. Hope my opinions don’t offend anyone, but, we all should be grateful for the right to have free opinions.

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By Ron Giddis The weather on the morning of the ride was great, and after Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee/Kentucky had our event on the front cover of the May issue, the crowd was huge. Final count at the closing ceremony was 3127 motorcycles. Thank you to Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club for the outstanding job of parking all the bikes for easy rolling out when we started the ride.

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a very special guest along with handlers Spencer and Jenna. Guest speaker Ernie Brockman spoke about the effect P.T.S.D. has on a family. He gave information for the families dealing with the problem on how to reach out for help. Helping with the wreath placement was “Gold Star” father Gary Swanson. Gary’s son, SSG Christopher W. Swanson was killed in combat in Iraq on July 22, 2006. Carrying the wreath were Sevierville Police Dept. Officers Michael Maddron and Paul Lamon, as

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the American Flag hanging in the middle that all the bikes rolled under. Riding up the gorge to Veteran’s Overlook we were greeted by a helicopter from Knox County Sheriff Dept. Aviation and they continued to do fly overs. Thank you to Sheriff James Harville and Sheriff Department for parking the motorcycles as they came into the overlook and for their donations of iced down water for all the overheated riders on this hot day. Kaleb Wright sang “Arlington”, a song that really fits the occasion. Shanamarie Harville who is being deployed in July gave the Benediction to all of us. Knox County Sheriff Dept. Honor Guard posted colors, a wreath was placed at the Memorial followed by a 21 gun salute followed by Mike Wyatt playing Taps. We would like to thank all our sponsors: Handlebar Highway, Knoxville Harley-Davidson, Bootlegger’s Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Honda*Yamaha*Suzuki of Knoxville, SteelHorse Law, Rocky Top Harley-Davidson, Colboch Harley-Davidson, Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort, Five Oaks Tire & Service, Ambient Heating & Cooling, Coast Guard Riders, Bunch Collision Customs, Extreme Elite Tattoo, Dashboard Audio, LeConte Orthopedics, Weigh to Go Weight Loss Centers, Classic Leathers Motorcycle Apparel, Twin Dragon Hibachi Express, China 1, Quaker Steak & Lube, SSG Christopher W. Swanson Support Charity for Veteran’s, Clay Randall Latham, WWII T.SGT. Alfred H. Eggers, WIMZ Classic Rock, Thunder Roads Magazine TN/KY, ET Graphics. Thank you to all the riders and volunteers for their continued support to bring awareness to the true meaning of Memorial Day Weekend. Next year is Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride’s 20th year so stay tuned!! 30

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Mees Outlasts Bauman to Stay Perfect at The Red Mile

t required two event postponements and an adier (No. 122 D&D Cycles/Gobert Smash Husqvarna FC450). ditional day’s delay on top of that, but American The three traded the positions between them over Flat Track finally got in its first Mile of the 2019 the race’s opening ten laps, but with four to go, Gauthier season with Sunday’s Indian Motorcycle of Lexmade a minor miscue that dropped him into the clutches ington Red Mile in Lexington, Ky. of the deep pack that was in hot pursuit just behind. It was worth the wait. With just Texter to worry about, Rush drafted past his opponent with Defending double AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) two to go. He continued to hold down the lead to open the final lap, but at remained the only rider to ever win an AFT Twins Main Event at the Red that point, it appeared as if Texter was merely biding her time to line up a Mile after narrowly overcoming the relentless challenge of title leader Bri- last-gasp strike at the flag. Rush foiled her plans with a string of perfect corner exits, preventing ar Bauman (No. 14 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750). Mees threatened to turn this year’s edition into a walkaway early in Texter from adding to her long list of career AFT Singles victories. “I feel great,” Rush said. “I was really, really hungry for this win; I was the Main, but Bauman dug deep and tracked the reigning champ down. He closed onto Mees’ rear wheel with ten laps remaining in the once- getting tired of second. My team worked their tails off for me. It’s a great group of people and we’re having a great time doing this. And when stopped 25-lap Main, at which point the two promptly went to work. Bauman leveraged his incredible confidence with the high line to drive you’re having a great time, you’re going to win races.” Runner-up Texter said, “I’m bummed. Honestly, I felt I had Mikey set up around the outside of Mees on multiple occasions, but Mees was always really good on that last lap, but I got a little spun up and Mikey got a killer quick to respond with an inside dive or superior drive of his own. Bauman attempted to draft by at the checkered flag, but couldn’t quite drive. Congrats to him and his team.” Kevin Stollings (No. 99 Roof Systems/Motion Pro Honda CRF450R) match Mees’ launch, allowing the reigning series king to grab the checkmaintained his perfect AFT Singles podium record at the Red Mile, finishered flag by a 0.056-second margin. Mees has now won eight of the last 12 Miles dating back to 2017’s ing third ahead of a tight pack that also included fourth-placed Gauthier, Red Mile. fifth-placed Ryan Wells (No. 94 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), and He said, “I started to get a little worried about tires. When we had that sixth-placed Tristen Avery (No. 16 Waters Autobody Racing/Staci Howell red flag, it looked like we were buzzing the tires down pretty good, so I KTM 450 SX-F). wanted to slow the pace down a little bit and try to ease it off in the corTitle leader Jesse Janisch (No. 132 Roof Systems Dallas TX/Öhlins ners and keep it inline. I knew if I did that (Briar) was going to catch me. Yamaha YZ450F) finished 11th, tightening up the points race considerBut the Indian Motorcycle has worked so good all day… it’s been so good ably. Janisch still leads at 119, but Rush is now right there at 116, while here the last three years.” Gautier is just an additional five points back at 111. While he couldn’t defeat his rival on this day, Bauman did extend his Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Holeshot Powersports Yamaha perfect run of podium results in 2019. He said, “I can’t even put this into MT-07) continued his unbeaten start to the 2019 AFT Production Twins words. We’re leading the championship, but at the same time, I’m prob- championship with his third victory in as many tries this season. Texter was certainly forced to work harder this time out, however, as ably more excited than Jared is right now. This is actually my first Mile podium, and I was able to reel him in and make a race of it for the fans he found himself in a back-and-forth duel with 2017 AFT Singles champ and the winner of last year’s AFT Singles race at the Red Mile, Kolby who stuck out the weather. I’m really excited.” AFT Twins’ resident ‘Mile Master,’ Bryan Smith (No. 4 Crosley Brands/ Carlile (No. 136 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07). Texter threatened to check out from the race’s opening corner, but CarHowerton Motorsports Kawasaki Ninja 650), almost turned it into a threeway scrap on the final lap. Smith proved the time away spent working on lile built his momentum to the point that he actually reeled Texter back in his ‘19 package was time well invested as he finished third, just over a and overtook him around the outside at mid-distance of the 15-lap Main. second off the victory. From that point on, Texter and Carlile contested the lead while working Another 0.186 seconds back was the most impressive Ste- out their last-lap strategies. Ultimately, Texter’s proved superior as he phen Vanderkuur (No. 21 AMSOIL/Hodder Racing Indian FTR750). railed together four ideal corners to stretch open up just enough of an Vanderkuur, who only had two prior premier class Main Event starts to his advantage to claim the checkered flag relatively unchallenged. “It feels great,” Texter said. “I’m glad the fans stuck it out and came back name and a best finish of 15th, tagged along with Smith and put himself in podium contention at the end. He ultimately finished fourth and proved out today. We really appreciate their support. It turned out to be a good race. Earlier on today I was struggling so bad, and we went back to a setup I was himself capable of running with the best of the best. Henry Wiles (No. 17 Bandit Industries/DPC Racing/Wilco Racing In- familiar with. I just tried to trust my instincts more and not overthink things.” For Carlile, the runner-up result was hugely encouraging considering dian FTR750) completed the top five. Bauman continues to dominate the AFT Twins points standings at 122, it was his return to competition following surgery after injuring his knee at but Mees now trails by only 19 points, while Brandon Robinson (No. 44 the Arizona Super TT. Ben Lowe (No. 20 Roof Systems/Bruce Lowe Excavating Kawasaki Ninja Kennedy Racing/Armbruster Racing Indian FTR750) retains the third po650) was the only other rider even in the picture on the final lap. Lowe came sition with a total of 95. Mikey Rush (No. 15 RMR Honda/Red Riders Rewards Honda home in third and positioned himself close enough to pounce had Texter and CRF450R) scored his first victory since joining the Roof Systems AFT Carlile slowed each other down even the slightest bit in the end. Meanwhile, Ryan Varnes (No. 68 Varnes Racing/RoyBuilt/Don’s KaSingles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys class following an epic showdown with the category’s established Mile expert, Shayna wasaki Ninja 650) finished fourth with Kevin Stollings (No. 999 Roof SysTexter (No. 52 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing SX-F 450), at the Red Mile. tems/Motion Pro Kawasaki Ninja 650) rounding out the top five. Rush and Texter immediately established themselves as the riders to beat along with Roof Systems AFT Singles title hopeful Dalton Gauth- Source American Flat Track July 2019 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com 33

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

THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. LOUISIANA ENACTS LAW AGAINST MOTORCYCLIST PROFILING Louisiana has become the third state to pass legislation to curtail the profiling of motorcyclists by law enforcement, by unanimously approving House Bill 141 in the state legislature (38-0 in the Senate 6/2/19 and 103-0 in the House 6/3/19), and the biker anti-discrimination measure was signed into law on June 11, 2019 by democrat Governor John Bel Edwards. Effective August 1, 2019, HB 141, “Provides relative to motorcyclist profiling training for peace officers,” by establishing the creation of a “motorcyclist profiling awareness training program” to include classroom or internet instruction “in the current bias-recognition policing curriculum.” Sponsored by Rep. Frankie Howard (R) at the request of ABATE of Louisiana, with support from the Louisiana Confederation of Clubs & Independents as well as the National Council of Clubs and the Motorcycle Profiling Project, the new LA law defines “motorcyclist profiling” as “the arbitrary use of the fact that an individual rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle related clothing or paraphernalia as a factor in deciding to stop, question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search an individual or his motorcycle or motor vehicle.” The Bayou State follows the states of Washington (2011) and Maryland (2016) in passing similar legislation, all by unanimous votes, and a bipartisan federal anti-profiling bill currently awaits further action in the U.S. House of Representatives (House Resolution 255) after passing by unanimous consent in the United States Senate (Senate Resolution 154) late last year. MISSOURI HELMET LAW A SIGNATURE AWAY FROM REPEAL The Show-Me State may soon grant adult motorcycle riders the freedom to choose whether or not to wear helmets, as legislation to repeal their mandatory motorcycle helmet law for those 18 and older who carry qualifying medical insurance is currently sitting on the desk of Governor Mike Parson (R) awaiting his signature. Parson previously supported repeal as a member of the state legislature. Senate Bill 147 passed the Senate 21-12 on Thursday, May 16 and the House voted 94-46 the following day to advance the omnibus transportation package to the governor. Missouri is currently in the minority among states, as only 19 states and the District of Columbia mandate the wearing of motorcycle helmets by all riders. Repeal efforts have been debated in the General Assembly for decades, and twice before lawmakers had passed helmet law repeal bills, in both 1999 and 2009, but couldn’t overcome gubernatorial vetoes.

But now, with Republicans holding hyper-majorities in both chambers and the governorship, riders’ rights groups like ABATE for Missouri and Freedom of Road Riders of Missouri took advantage of the “perfect storm” to navigate their bill through the Conservative-controlled legislative agenda. Gov. Parson has voted in favor of this issue in the past, and according to the St. Joseph Post newspaper, “nearly all stakeholders expect him to sign it.” NEBRASKA POLICE TARGET MOTORCYCLISTS In a battle between bikers and cops, Nebraska State Troopers are working with local law enforcement this summer to put the brakes on speeding motorcycles. For the second year in a row, troopers will conduct special enforcement operations to stop speeding bikers, utilizing an $18,000 grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office that will allow for aviation support as well as more law enforcement on the ground. "Motorcycles have a unique ability to evade law enforcement… (so) we'll use resources like helicopters to help out," Nebraska State Patrol Capt. Jason Scott told KMTV 3 NewsNow in Omaha, adding that numerous citations have been made so far and arrests have been made for reckless driving and for flight to avoid arrest. "We've been working with the county attorney's offices to make sure there's a message that's sent here," Capt. Scott said. "We're not going to tolerate the aggressive driving." RED LIGHT CAMERAS BANNED IN TEXAS Drivers in Texas are about to be seeing less red, as Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced that he has signed legislation that bans red light cameras across the Lone Star State. House Bill 1361, authored by Representative Jonathan Stickland (R-Fort Worth), would prohibit the use of “photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.” Stickland told FOX7 the bill was motivated by “a lot of reason,” including privacy concerns and the right to due process. The new law included a grandfather clause for cities involved in red light camera contracts that have yet to end, except if the contract includes a provision allowing for state law to break it. Ever since becoming legal in 2007, Texas lawmakers have made attempts to turn the cameras off that were unsuccessful until now, according to the Star-Telegram. Red light cameras have come under fire elsewhere recently, with at least 7 other states trying to ban them. WASHINGTON GOVERNOR SIGNS MOTORCYCLE LIABILITY BILL Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D) has signed House Bill 1014, which is a motorcycle liability insurance bill. Previously, motorcycle operators across the state were not required to be insured under a motor vehicle liability policy, but HB 1014 sponsored by Rep. Bill Jenkin (R-Prosser) changes this by requiring all motorcycle operators to be insured under a

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motor vehicle liability policy or the allowed equivalent according to the terms required by current law. “People are surprised to learn that motorcycle operators are not required to have liability insurance. My bill simply requires those operating a motorcycle to meet the insurance requirements, or equivalent for registered motor vehicles under current law,” Rep. Jenkin told KEPRTV Action News. “When someone gets property damage, or in an accident, with an uninsured motorcyclist, they are stuck filing a claim and potentially paying a higher premium. Having motorcycles insured, just like other vehicles, makes sense.” Jenkin's bill goes into effect 90-days after the adjournment of the 2019 session. EASY RIDER ENCORE July 14, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Easy Rider -- and to celebrate, a newly-restored 4K version will be shown again in 400 theaters nationwide for just two nights; July 14th and 17th. Directed by the late, great Dennis Hopper, the film starred Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson in a role that scored him an Oscar nomination. In 1998, the film was officially added to the National Film Registry, and the American Film Institute lists it on its 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time. GRASS CLIPPINGS AND MOTORCYCLES A DEADLY MIX A number of states and localities have come to the realization that grass clippings on the roadway are a danger to motorcyclists, and some are taking steps to outlaw the roughage. In Pennsylvania, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington County) has proposed legislation to protect motorcyclists by making it illegal to throw grass clippings on the roadway during mowing season, making the violation a fineable offense much like littering. She says grass clippings not only cause the surface of the roadway to become extremely slippery, creating a hazard to motorcycle riders and other drivers, as well as presenting an environmental concern by clogging storm drains July 2019

and can make their way into streams and cause pollution. When riders complain to law enforcement, their complaints are often dismissed as the current law is not enforceable, but the senator’s proposal to add two words “grass clippings” to the law that makes throwing litter and other items on the roadway an offense would fix that. Her bill proposes fines of up to $300 for the first offense and up to a $1,000 for subsequent offenses, and would require the landowner to remove the clippings from the roadway. In Ohio, the city of Fremont says it will begin ticketing people for blowing grass clippings into the street, saying they pose a danger to motorcyclists. City officials say dumping grass clippings in the road is illegal under a city ordinance regarding “placing injurious material or obstruction in street,” and the city says its code enforcer and police department will be paying special attention to the issue throughout the warmer months. "Please make every effort to keep grass out of our streets and keep Fremont safe for our friends on two wheels!" the city says. Meanwhile, an Illinois rider is dead after a crash involving grass clippings on the road and losing control of her motorcycle. Her husband, who also lost control of his motorcycle, told the local newspaper; “I would like something to be done better than a $50 fine on grass clippings; it kills people!” He has contacted his state representative about increasing the penalty for making an unnecessarily dangerous mess in the road from trimming your lawn. While some slippery hazards like wet leaves in fall can't be avoided, not spraying grass clippings onto the road is as easy as pushing or driving your lawn mower in the opposite direction to spray back into your yard rather than out onto the roadway. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better, the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most, that has made it possible for evil to triumph.” ~ Haile Selassie, regent of Ethiopia (1892-1975)

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Picked up a hitch-hiker. Seemed like a nice guy. After a few miles down the road he asked me if I wasn’t afraid that he might be a serial killer? I told him that the odds of two serial killers being in the exact same car was extremely unlikely. -------------------------------------------------------------A teenager, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer after listening to her parents telling her that at her age there were no high paying jobs for being on social media practically all day long and she needed to go back to “old school” tactics, decided to hire herself out as a “handy gal”. She started in a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She knocked on the very first door and asked the owner if he had any “handy gal” jobs for her to do. “Well, I guess we could use someone to paint the porch”, he said. “How much will you charge me?” Delighted, the girl quickly said “How about $50. bucks?” The man agreed and told her that the paint brushes and everything she needed was in a corner of the garage. The man’s wife, whom had overhead the conversation asked her husband, “Does she realize that our porch goes all the way around the house?” The man replied, “That’s a bit cynical isn’t it?”. The wife quickly agreed by saying, “You’re right, my gosh, I guess I’ve just heard too many stories from the neighborhood Moms”. Later that day the girl came to the door again to collect her money. “Wow, finished already?” the husband asked. “Yes” she replied, “and I even had enough paint to give it two coats.” Impressed the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a $50. bill, along w/ a $20. for a tip. The girl thanked him and said to please refer his friends, and turning away casually stated, “Oh, and by the way, it’s not a Porch, it’s a Lexus.” -------------------------------------------------------------Paddy & Mick are in the Pub talking about their sex life when Paddy boasts “The wife and me we get it on like rabbits almost every night”. “You lucky turd” replies Mick, “I only get it once a month, and then I call it ‘The Bruce Lee’ night”. Paddy quickly asks, “Why the hell do you call it that then?” Mick leans back in his barstool and says very seriously, “Aye, because it’s the only night I enter the dragon”!! -------------------------------------------------------------Sex Education Class: Teacher: Tell me the difference between a Callgirl, Girlfriend and Wife. Lil’ Joey yells out, “That’s easy....Prepaid, Postpaid and Unlimited. 38

Pregnancy Q&A (in case you were wondering) Q: Should I have a baby after 35? A: No, 35 children is definitely enough. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right after he graduates. Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? A: Childbirth. Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she’s borderline irrational. A: So, what’s your question? Q: My childbirth instructor says it’s not pain I’ll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right? A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current. Q: When is the best time to get an epidural? A: Right after you find out you’re pregnant. Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the room while my wife is in labor? A: Not unless the word ‘alimony’ doesn’t give you great concern. Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth? A: Yes, pregnancy. Q: Do I have to have a baby shower? A: Not if you change the baby’s diaper really fast! Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel normal again? A: Remove the word ‘normal’ from your vocabulary. --------------------------------------------------------------Paddy has broken his leg and Mick comes round to check on him. “Aye, says Paddy, I’m glad you’re here. Go grab my slippers upstairs will ya’ then, my fookin’ feet are freezing”. Mick goes upstairs and passes the open door of Paddy’s twin daughters home visiting whom partied hard the night before, lying in bed barely awake. Mick quickly says, “Your Dad sent me up here to have sex with the both of you then”. The one says, “Get out with ya’, prove it”. Mick yells down, Paddy, both of them?” Paddy yells back, “Of course both of them, what’s the point of fookin’ one?!”

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DEALERS & SHOPS Abernathy’s Harley-Davidson® 1703 West Main Street Union City, TN 38261 866-452-2775 Appleton Harley-Davidson® 2501 Hwy 41A Bypass Clarksville, TN 37043 931-648-1607 Bluegrass Harley-Davidson® 11701 Gateworth Way Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 244-8095 Bootlegger Harley-Davidson® 605 Lovell Rd Knoxville, TN 37932 865-671-2454 Boswell’s H-D Country Roads 1424 Interstate Dr Cookeville, TN 38501 931-526-3139 Boswell’s of Nashville 401 Fesslers Ln Nashville, TN 37210 615-242-6067 Boswell’s Ring of Fire H-D 2200 Gallatin Pike N Madison, TN 37115 615-855-1001 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Murfreesboro 2250 NW Broad St Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-849-8025 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Memphis 2160 Whitten Rd Memphis, TN 38133 901-372-1121 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Jackson 326 Carriage House Dr Jackson, TN 38305 731-422-5508 Bumpus Harley-Davidson® Of Collierville 325 S Byhalia Rd Collierville, TN 38017 901-316-1121 Colboch Harley-Davidson 1830 N Davy Crockett Pkwy Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 586-5343

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Harley-Davidson® Louisville 1700 Arthur St. Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 634-1340

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Cacklebery Campground “Home of the Big Rooster” 560 Tomoka Farms Rd CR 415 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 386-428-5459

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Indian Triumph Of Knoxville 5820 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 865-689-4321 JPM Performance Powersports/Indian Motorcycles of Hopkinsville 5376 Fort Campbell Blvd Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 885-5200 Knoxville Harley-Davidson® 5800 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912 865-689-2454 Man O'War Harley-Davidson® 2073 Bryant Rd. Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 253-2461 MineShaft Harley-Davidson® 114 Harley Dr. Pikeville, KY 41501 (606) 433-0911 Moonshine Harley-Davidson® 7128 S. Springs Drive Franklin, TN 37067 866-667-8836 hdcoolsprings.com Music City Indian Motorcycle 1003 8th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203 615-401-9341 Panhead Phil's Music City Motorcycle 208 17th Ave North Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 963-9508 www.musiccitymotorcycle.com Rocky Top Harley-Davidson® 105 Waldens Main St Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 865-774-3445 S&G Custom Cycles 1114 Galloway St Columbia, TN 38401 931-381-7282 www.sgcustomcyles.com Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV 2233 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 www.sloansmotorcycle.com (615) 893-0150 Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson® 3518 Bristol Hwy Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 283-0422 Smoky Mountain Harley -Davidson 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 865-977-1669

Bent Wrench Roadhouse 4724 Ashland City Road Fredonia, TN 37146 931-362-4774 www. thebentwrenchroadhouse.com Bobarosa Saloon 2299 Highway 25/70 E Del Rio, TN 37727 (423) 613-9726 www.bobarosasaloon.com Chopper’s Grill & Bar 1200 Donelson Ave Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-894-7020 www.choppertn.com Double E Bar/Grill 4957 Lebanon Pike Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-885-3400 Hillbilly’s Wing Shack 26280 Hwy 69 Crump, TN 38327 (731) 632-2222 Miss Kay’s Country Store & The Nutcracker Shed 960 Brownfield Rd. Dover, TN 37058 (931) 305-6064 www.brownfieldriversideresort.com Nirvana Roadhouse 704 Britton Hollow Rd. Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 309-2581

CAMPGROUNDS Bobarosa Saloon & Campground 2299 Highway 25/70 E Del Rio, TN 37727 (423) 613-9726 www.bobarosasaloon.com

Historic Brushy Mtn State Pen 9182 Hwy 116 Petros, TN 37845 (423) 324-8687 https://tourbrushy.com

GROCERIES Lewis Country Store 5106 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville, TN (615) 255-7755 Gas-Up, Unique Shop, Fresh Food

GUN SHOPS Tennessee Gun Country 1435 Fort Campbell Blvd Clarksville, TN 37042 www.tnguncountry.com (931) 552-2118

LEGAL AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 800-531-2424/1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com Garza Law Firm PLLC 550 West Main Street 550 #340 Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-329-6982 Toll Free: 866-893-8413 www.garzalaw.com Steelhorse Law 3715 Northside Pkwy NW Building 300, Suite 650 Atlanta, GA 30327 888-382-6878 www.steelhorselaw.com

LEATHER & REPAIR

Screwball’s Bar and Grill 3024 Newport Hwy Sevierville, TN 37876 (865) 429-4019

Appalachian Trading and Leather Co. 3020 Newport Hwy Sevierville, TN 37876 (865) 469-0672

Tennessee Jacks 130 Terrace Lane Morristown, TN 37813 (423) 616-0911 www.tennesseejacks.com

Brotherhood Leathers @ Bobarosa Saloon 2299 Highway 25/70 E Del Rio, TN 37727 3415 Hwy 66 S. Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 293-3777 https://brotherhoodleathers.com

The Shed 1820 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 865-977-1669 Warden's Table Restaurant @ Historic Brushy Mtn State Pen 9182 Hwy 116 Petros, TN 37845 (423) 324-8687 https://tourbrushy.com

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Buckle and Hide Leather 197 Enon Spring Road West Smyrna, TN 37167 www.bucklehideleather.com 615-768-5041 Classic Leathers 2704 E Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 586-8944 www.facebook.com/classic.leathers

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MINISTRIES Covenant Confirmers Ministries, Inc. Pastor Ron Baptiste A “Biker Church” for All Bikers & Their Families. (615) 384-9010 www.covenantconfirmers.org

PAINT/PINSTRIPING 3D Head Custom Paint 5405 Cedar Heights Rd. Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 621-9836 www.3dheadgraphics.com

PARTS & ACCESSORIES Amsoil info@myguy4oil.com 615-389-1149 www.myguy4oil.com Reference #1569065 Catalyst Cycles 1074 Courier Place, Ste 402 Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 984-7969 www.catalystcycles.com Stereo City 5721 Ringgold Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 423-504-9874 The Lad N Lass 134 Bearden Pl Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 375-3025 www.theLadNLass.com

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SERVICES Avon the company for women & now men too! For Easy On-Line Ordering Visit: www.youravon.com/denisehigh Reliant Realty Keri Gilles Realtor 124 Dunbar Cave Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043 M: (931) 320-8028 O: (931) 245-8800 Keri.gilles@fortcampbellhomefinder.com Sold By Chambers Lisa Chambers Realtor 75 Industrial Drive Mount Juliet, TN 37122 M: (615) 474-0377 H: (615) 288-8292 Soldbychambers@gmail.com Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic 300 10th Ave E Springfield, TN 37172 www.covenantconfirmers.org Wash-Zilla 271 New Shackle Island Rd. Hendersonville, TN 37073 3855 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207

TRAVEL Mechele MacDaniel AAA Travel 1701 Mallory Ln, Ste 200, Brentwood Tn 37027 mmacdaniel@aaasouth.com 615-376-1601 ext 265 Call for all your travel needs.

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Bumpus H-D Tour of Duty 8 05/18/2019 – 07/06/2019 Location: All 6 Bumpus H-D Dealerships Every year the Bumpus Harley-Davidson Team, Customers, Family Members and Friends join together to raise money for our Military and Veterans in need. This is a grass roots movement to help out one Soldier at a time. To date, we raised well over $100,000. The funds are managed by an incredible team of Gold Star Moms. There are zero management fees, etc. The Bumpus H-D Family absorbs the cost of the Passport expenses as well. Your $25 donation will get you an event T-Shirt, a passport and the chance to win a Bumpus Harley-Davidson $2,500.00 gift card. All you have to do is visit all 6 Bumpus H-D locations over the course of a 7 week period. The Tour of Duty 8 Culmination Party will take place on July 13th at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. American Rebel Bike Week Date: 06/28/2019 – 07/07/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: American Rebel Bike Park Park, 3301 Natural Bridge Rd, Waynesboro, TN 38485 A ten-day event in the hill country of middle Tennessee with Concerts, Biker Games, Contests, Great Camping, Vendors and Lots More, Plus the riding in this area to die for! Bobarosa Saloon Customer Appreciation Day Date: 07/01/2019, 07/02/2019, 07/08/2019, 07/09/2019, 07/15/2019, 07/16/2019, 07/22/2019, 07/23/2019, 07/29/2019, 07/30/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Every Monday & Tuesday is Customer Appreciation Day. Play Games, BINGO, LCR, etc. 1$ off select appetizers, free pool play, 1$ mojo shots. Brotherhood Leathers Bike Night Date: 07/02/2019, 07/09/2019, 07/16/2019, 07/23/2019, 07/30/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Brotherhood Leathers, 3415 Hwy 66 S, Rogersville, TN 37857 Bike Nights every Tuesday from 6 pm to 9pm. Family friendly event with bike parking. Food and leather store specials, 50/50 drawings, and live entertainment the first Tuesday of the month.

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Holston River Brewing Company Bike Night Date: 07/02/2019, 07/09/2019, 07/16/2019, 07/23/2019, 07/30/2019 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Holston River Brewing Company, 2623 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620 If you like big bike nights, great food, top notch music, exceptional beer and the sound of NASCAR you’ll love our bike nights! Can’t miss us, we’re right next to Bristol Speedway! Killer bike nights every Tuesday, June-September @6PM. Chopper’s Grill Ladies Night Date: 07/02/2019, 07/09/2019, 07/16/2019, 07/23/2019, 07/30/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come check out Tuesday Ladies Night with Mia and Chino! Lots of Drink, Beer and Shot Specials, Appetizer’s Half Price 7-11pm. Come on down to The Lil Shack On The Corner…This Is The Place To Be! East Coast Wings + Grill Bike Night Date: 07/03/2019 & 07/31/2019 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: East Coast Wings + Grill, 2637 East Stone Drive, Ste. F-I, Kingsport, TN 37660 Join East Coast Wings in Kingsport for our bike nights. Come on out and enjoy music, giveaways, great food and more! Plenty of paved parking in back. We get triple digit bikes so don’t miss this! Every first and last Wednesday of the month, June to September. Nirvana Roadhouse Bike Night & Free Taco Wednesday Date: 07/03/2019, 07/10/2019, 07/17/2019, 07/24/2019, 07/31/2019 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 It’s Free Taco Wednesday! Get that bike out and ride! Our Backwoods Bar is the perfect bike night experience with ax throwing, beer specials and the nicest people around! Bobarosa Saloon Ladies Night Date: 07/03/2019, 07/10/2019, 07/17/2019, 07/24/2019, 07/31/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us on Wednesdays for Ladies Night! $1 Shots and $1 Off All Appetizers for The Ladies, Karaoke & Free Pool Play.

Chopper’s Grill Bike Night & Crystal Karaoke Date: 07/03/2019, 07/10/2019, 07/17/2019, 07/24/2019, 07/31/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Every Wednesday Night at Chopper’s Grill it’s Bike Night with Crystal Karaoke and Free Food! Join us on Wednesday for a Fun Filled Night with the Greatest People and Beer & Drink Specials! Always a great time at the Lil Shack On The Corner! Bobarosa Saloon Bobby G Date: 07/04/2019 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Come join us on July 4th at outside bar Rachaelrosa and sit along the river and enjoy .50 cent Chicken Wings from 6-9pm, $1 Mojo Shots, Bon Fires, Corn Hole. Smoky Mountain H-D Food Truck Thursday Date: 07/04/2019 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 It’s the first Thursday of the month. You know what that means... Food Truck Thursday! Come out to The Shed at Smoky Mountain H-D for a night of family friendly fun and some of the best food trucks in town! Bobarosa Saloon Thirsty Thursday Date: 07/04/2019, 07/11/2019, 07/18/2019, 07/25/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us on Thursday’s for Thirsty Thursday from 6-9pm, .50 Cent Chicken Wings, Karaoke 7-11pm, 9 Ball Pool Tournament (Bar Adds $40). Hillbillys Wing Shack Karaoke Night Date: 07/04/2019, 07/11/2019, 07/18/2019, 07/25/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Hillbillys Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 We have a lot of fun doing karaoke, we have our own system which we run loud enough for you to enjoy but tuned down enough you can still talk to your friends and family and still have fun. Kids are welcome to come sing with us and if they are a little shy, we will be glad to get behind a mic and help them try it out. Food and drink specials.

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EVENTS The Great American Motorcycle Revolution Date: 07/05/2019 – 07/07/2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Daviess County Lions Club Fair, 6191 Ky-54, Philpot, KY 42366 We are excited to announce our inaugural event! Featuring: Skinny Molly, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, Jericho Woods, Boscoe France, Beyond Blu, Blackford Creek, and many other incredible bands! KOI Top Fuel Dirt Drags, Flat Track Racing, Vintage and Hooligan Races! Amateur Mini-open Classes, Open Pro Class, Vintage-Custom Bike Show in the exhibition building! Battle of the Bands, Revolution Models, Beer Gardens, Specialty Vendors Row, Great Food and Tent Camping, RV’s Welcome/No Hookups. Bobarosa Saloon Bike Night Date: 07/05/2019, 07/12/2019, 07/19/2019, 07/26/2019 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us every Friday night for Bike Night! Beer & Food Specials, $1 Shots, Live Music 8pm. Leather & Apparel On Site, Bike Games, 50/50 Cash Drawing’s, Bikini Bike Washing, 8 Ball Pool Tournament Friday Bar Adds $100. Ride In With a Tent & Camp For Free. Hillbillys Wing Shack Karaoke Night Date: 07/05/2019, 07/12/2019, 07/19/2019, 07/26/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Hillbillys Wing Shack, 26280 Hwy 69, Adamsville, TN 38310 Friday Night karaoke is a lot of fun, we start at 7pm, you can come in early and eat so you have plenty of energy to get up and sing (Ha Ha) or just come in and watch as you eat and have good times with friends and family. Come see why we are the # 1 karaoke place around, we love to get out and talk to the crowd. Large groups, please call ahead and we will have a table ready for you. Chopper’s Grill Carrie-oke Night Date: 07/05/2019, 07/12/2019, 07/19/2019, 07/26/2019 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Friday Nights are Rocking at The Lil Shack On The Corner! Come sing your favorite songs with us and enjoy our Famous Chopper Burgers and ShackWacker’s!

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Freedom Rumble Date: 07/06/2019 Time: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Location: Bluegrass Harley-Davidson, 11701 Gateworth Way, Louisville, KY 40299 Win a 2019 H-D Street Glide or $15,000 Cash, Smith and Wesson M&P 45 or a $500 gift card - buy tickets at FreedomRumble. org then join us July 6th at Bluegrass H-D for a scenic 100 mile ride, food and beverage trucks, vendors, live auction, music and much more! Hotel info for out of town visitors - Staybridge Suites Louisville, East 11711 Gateworth Way, Louisville, KY 40299, (502) 244-9511. Proceeds support local Veterans! For more info contact dandliondesign@gmail. com. *Raffle drawing at 4 p.m., you don’t have to be present to win! Bumpus H-D Memphis Burgers with Bill Date: 07/06/2019, 07/13/2019, 07/20/2019, 07/27/2019 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus Harley-Davidson Memphis, 2160 Whitten Rd., Memphis, TN 38133 Come grill and chill with us every Saturday July-September! Wildcat H-D 10th Birthday Bash Date: 07/06/2019 Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Location: Wildcat Harley-Davidson, 575 E Hal Rogers Pkwy, London, KY 40741 Wildcat Harley-Davidson is celebrating 10 unbelievable years! This daylong celebration leads up to the region’s best fireworks show at dusk. Before that, we’ll have the AC/DC tribute band Big Gun, supported by local acts Rachel Crowe Blues Band, and the Waylon Nelson band. Dreaming Creek Brewery, multiple food vendors, inflatables, face paint, and a 10-motorcycle simultaneous burnout! Bobarosa Saloon Bike Day/Night Date: 07/06/2019, 07/13/2019, 07/20/2019, 07/27/2019 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us every Saturday for Bike Day/Night! Beer & Food Specials, $1 Shots, Live Music 2-6pm & 8pm. Leather & Apparel On Site, Sewing Services, Bike Games, 50/50 Cash Drawing’s, Bikini Bike Washing, 8 Ball Pool Tournament Friday (Bar Adds $75). Ride In With a Tent & Camp For Free.

The Shed Concert: Foghat Date: 07/06/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Classic Rock Legends Foghat are coming to The Shed! Conclude your 4th of July celebrations with icons from rock and roll’s golden age! Hardwired II will open the show. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 day of show pending it is not sold out Chopper’s Grill Crystal Karaoke Night Date: 07/06/2019 & 07/13/2019 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come sing your favorite songs and enjoy an awesome atmosphere or just relax and have a drink....always a good time at Chopper’s Grill! Bobarosa Saloon 17th Annual Fireworks Show Date: 07/06/2019 Time: 10:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 All Ages are welcome during show only and anyone under 21 must leave immediately after the show, No Exceptions!! No Cover. Bobarosa Saloon Bike Day Date: 07/07/2019, 07/14/2019, 07/21/2019, 07/28/2019 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us every Sunday for Bike Day! Beer & Food Specials, $1 Shots, Live Music 2-6pm. Leather & Apparel On Site, Sewing Services, Bikini Bike Washing. Nirvana Roadhouse Sunday Funday Date: 07/07/2019, 07/14/2019, 07/21/2019, 07/28/2019 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 Ride on out to our lil backwoods bar! We have food and beer specials, a great place for lunch, best hamburgers in the land!! And… wet t-shirt competitions at 5pm, ladies willing, bikini bike wash, ax throwing, cornhole, horseshoes and adult games to keep ya entertained, or just sit in the shade and watch! A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. C ya there!!

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Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday Date: 07/07/2019, 07/14/2019, 07/21/2019, 07/28/2019 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138 Funtastic Sunday’s at Chopper’s are awesome with Live Bands & Free Cookout (until it’s gone). This is the place for all your sports and drink specials and a great way to end your weekend! July Bands: 7th Justice Colt, 14th Rebel Rulez, 21st 4 on the Floor, 28th Pancho Chino Train. Man O’ War H-D ‘Merica Bike Night Date: 07/08/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Man O’ War Harley-Davidson, 2073 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Man O’ War Harley-Davidson’s bike nights are every other Monday. Starting at 6pm, join us for some cold drinks, food by Chef Doug’s Snack Shack, live music, raffles & more! $3 beers by the Chill Spot Lounge. Family friendly! The Shed Indoor Show: Chris Knight Date: 07/12/2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 After selling out the Smokin’ Monkey Lounge in 2018, Chris Knight is back to do it again in 2019! Don’t miss this incredible acoustic performance on the intimate, inside stage at The Shed. Jay Clark will open the show! Tickets only $20! Bumpus H-D Tour of Duty 8 Culmination Party Date: 07/13/2019 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, 8000 TN13, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078 Public Event! Free Admission! This is a rain or shine event. Bring your bike, bring your car, just make plans to join us! Everyone is welcome, even if you did not participate in The Tour of Duty Passport Ride, please feel free to join us. Donations accepted, 100% of the proceeds go directly to Tennessee Gold Star Moms helping Military Personal in need. Live Music with Mary Katherine Williams. Lunch at 1pm (while supplies last). $2,500 Gift Card Drawing at 3pm (for TOD 8 Participants). Nirvana Roadhouse Redneck Games Date: 07/13/2019 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Nirvana Roadhouse, 704 Britton Hollow Rd., Pulaski, TN 38478 Party like the rednecks we are! Come play

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games galore, some for big prizes like cornhole, horseshoe, and beer pong tournaments, but lots of goofy games and white trashy fun. We got a slip and slide half way down a hill, food vendors and a rockin band straight from the red neck Riviera of PBC Bike Week, Rowdy Friends. We also have a 14 ft. long python for picture taking so put that on as your Profile pic!! Gonna get trashy round here so comb thru that mullet and brush your tooth! Let’s party!

Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally Date: 07/18/2019 – 07/21/2019 Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Union County Fairgrounds, 125 Pryor Boulevard, Sturgis, KY 42459 Come on out and enjoy the Best Adult Bike Rally in Kentucky! Live Music, Games, Contests, Vendors, Showers, Dirt Drags, Bike Show and more! For ticket info visit www. kentuckybikerally.com

Bikers Who Care Memorial Bug & Dice Run Date: 07/13/2019 Time: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Bikers Who Care Clubhouse, 201 Providence Boulevard, Clarksville, TN 37042 Annually we host a Memorial Bug Run & Dice Run to Honor our Brothers, Sisters and Loved Ones that have Fallen But Not Forgotten... This ride is Open to the Public. We will meet at the B.W.C. Clubhouse at 5pm, purchase your Bug Run sticker and get in the wind around 6ish. We will take the long way to the Bent Wrench Roadhouse for a 2nd chance to win with our Dice Run. The B.W.R. Crew will also have plates of food for sale so we will eat there. After everyone has ate ‘n stretched their legs we’ll head back to the Clubhouse to catch a bug. Last bike in at 9pm. Live Music with Lone Watie making their B.W.C. debut starting at 9pm. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter... Thank You All for your continued Support!!

Bobarosa Saloon Bob’s Birthday Bash Weekend Date: 07/19/2019 – 07/21/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Join us for the annual Celebration of Bobs Birthday & Fund Raiser. Bob is the owner here at Bobarosa Saloon and every year he continues to be a huge hands on owner with making improvements, etc. For the last 19 years, every year during Bobs Birthday weekend we raise $$ for Charities. This year’s Beneficiaries are of course, Shriners Hospital (19 years straight) and in addition for the last 2 years has also been St Jude’s Hospital. Thanks to everyone who continues to be a part of this yearly event & fund raiser!!

The Shed Concert: The Fabulous Thunderbirds Date: 07/13/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 The coolest band around is coming to The Shed! Don’t miss The Fabulous Thunderbirds live on Saturday, July 13th! Mic Harrison & The High Score will be here to kick off the show! Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the gate pending the show isn’t sold out! Bumpus H-D Memphis Bike Night Happy Hour Date: 07/17/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Bumpus Harley-Davidson, 525 S. Main St. Memphis, TN 38130 Come see us at Bike Night Happy Hour before you hit Beale St.!

Bumpus H-D Collierville Hot Cajun Craw Date: 07/20/2019 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus Harley-Davidson Collierville, 325 S. Byhalia Rd., Collierville, TN 38017 Cajun Food- Donations benefiting The Turkey Trotters! Beignets! Live Music! MineShaft H-D Rumble in the Riverfill Street Bike Drags Date: 07/20/2019 Time: 5:00 PM Location: MineShaft Harley-Davidson, 114 Harley Dr., Pikeville, KY 41501 Part of our Weekend events for Hillbilly Christmas in July this year after the ride in the park for the kids day we will have the first ever Street Bike Drag Racing at the Riverfill Drag Strip in town. Open to everyone with a bike!!! Come early to the dealership and enjoy from live music and free hotdogs at the shop. We will leave kick stands up into town from the shop at 7:00pm, Hotdogs will start around 5pm.

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Man O’ War H-D Slow Roll Bike Night Date: 07/22/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Man O’ War Harley-Davidson, 2073 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Man O’ War Harley-Davidson’s bike nights are every other Monday. Starting at 6pm, join us for some cold drinks, Mr. Gyro’s food truck, live music, raffles & more! Compete in the slow roll competition for a chance to win gift cards. Family friendly! $3 beers by the Chill Spot Lounge. National AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Date: 07/26/2019 – 07/28/2019 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: 680 Rock Springs Rd., Buffalo Valley, TN 38548 Welcome to BVHC as we are honored to host the National Championship of Amateur Hillclimbs! Preregistration is Required and open now at https://buffalovalleyhillclimb.redpodium.com/2019-ama-hillclimbgrand-championship. Preregistration closes June 26, 2019. Spectator tickets available online or at the BVHC Gate, $20 general admission for the entire weekend of racing. Man O’ War H-D Zach Attack Ride for Progeria Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Man O’ War Harley-Davidson, 2073 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Join us for the 9th annual Zach Attack Ride for Progeria on Saturday, July 27th! This is the biggest ride of the year at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson! Registration starts at 9:00am and kickstands up at 11:30am. There will be food, drinks, ride, an auction, and much more - Donations are much appreciated! For more information contact Todd Duncan at 859-585-0173 or at solomonsbuilders@aol.com. Progeria is a rare and fatal rapid aging disorder that affects children. There is no cure, but PRF is working toward that goal, and your contribution will help find a cure for our friend Zach. All proceeds will benefit the Progeria Research Foundation. Come out and show your support for Zach and all other Progeria patients! Haley-Davidson Bowling Green Bluegrass Bash Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: 251 Cumberland Trace Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42103 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is a group of combat veterans that spend their time raising money to help out veterans in need of assistance in our community. Come out and

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have a great time while supporting our veterans. Variety band Live/Wire takes the stage at 11am playin rock, pop, funk, dance, and country from the 1970’s to present day. Smoky Mountain H-D Customer Appreciation Day Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain H-D, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 It’s Customer Appreciation Day! Enjoy 20% Off All Dealer Custom Clothing and Aftermarket Parts & Accessories* (*Discount is only valid on regular priced items). Bumpus H-D Collierville Freedom Fish Fry Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus Harley-Davidson Collierville, 325 S. Byhalia Rd., Collierville, TN 38017 Fish Fry! Live Music- A.M. Whiskey! Yeti Cooler Giveaway! Hidden Creek Resort Concert & Bike Show Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Hidden Creek Resort, 2576 W. Antioch Rd., Springville, TN 38256 Helping Local Area Veterans in Need! Live Music by Stronghold and Creed Fisher Band, Bike Show, Vendors, and Camping. Bike Show Reg. @ 12 Noon, Judging @ 1pm. All Proceeds from the Bike Show go to Unforgotten MC Adopt-A-Vet Program. FMI: Call (731) 641-0034. Bobarosa Saloon 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 Highway 25/70 E, Del Rio, TN 37727 Come join Outlaw Willie and his collection of several local bands as we enjoy all types and genres of music all while raising funds for The Lost Vets, a Charitable Organization close to all of our hearts to place homeless Veterans into homes and help better their lives. Cash prizes for bands TBA. No Cover. Appleton H-D Buddy & Glen Memorial Poker Run Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy 41-A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 17th Annual Buddy & Glen Memorial Poker Run to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Appleton’s Founders. $25 per bike which includes one hand, t-shirt, and food ticket. Food provided by the Catfish House Springfield. Prizes for best and worst hands. Live music, and more!

EVENTS The Shed Concert: The Steel Woods Date: 07/27/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 After years of opening for amazing acts at The Shed like Whiskey Myers and Blackberry Smoke, The Steel Woods will finally headline a show on the big stage! Don’t miss this epic night! Tennessee Jet will be making their Shed debut to open up the show! $15 in advance or $20 at the gate on the day of show pending it is not sold out. Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Hendersonville Home Bound Meals Date: 08/03/2019 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Imperial Square, 116 Imperial Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075 (across from Hendersonville Post Office) Ride Through Beautiful Sumner County TN and show your support of the Hendersonville Home Bound Meals Program (HBMP). HBMP is a 501C3 delivering meals on wheels to 100+ Hendersonville (37075) seniors daily. Registration starts @ 8am, KSU @ 9am from Imperial Square. The “Ride” will be approximately 2 -2 1/2 hours long through beautiful Sumner County and will be escorted by the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department and will end at Drakes Creek Soccer Complex in Hendersonville between 11:30am-Noon. Lunch will be provided at the end of the ride, there will also be music, goodie bags, an award for the club or riding group with the largest member participation and the HPD will provide a riding demonstration. Money raised goes to benefit HBMP. $20 per rider, passengers are an additional $10. Like us on the Home Bound Meals Face Book Page and visit our Website www. hendersonvillehbmp.org for more information on HBMP and updates on the “Ride”. Pre-registration is available on the website. Rain Date: August 10, 2019. The Shed Concert: Will Hoge Date: 08/03/2019 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 Will Hoge will finally be returning to The Shed on Saturday, August 3rd with a full band to rock the house! Tickets only $15 in advance or $20 at the gate.

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EVENTS MineShaft H-D Nation of Patriots National Flag Tour Date: 08/09/2019 – 08/10/2019 Time: 1:00 PM – 10:00 AM Location: MineShaft Harley-Davidson, 114 Harley Dr., Pikeville, KY 41501 Set your date, we will be accepting the flag from Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson Friday, August the 9th. We will have a reception party upon receiving the flag from our friends at Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson. Saturday morning, August 10th we will be leaving KSU around 10am and heading to Peterstown, WV to deliver the flag to CMA Mercer!! Bikers Who Care Bubba Langford Memorial Poker Run Date: 08/17/2019 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Poor Man’s Country Club, 1776 Madison St., Clarksville, TN 37040 Every year we Celebrate the Life our Brother Bubba Langford with a good ride & kick*ss party!!! The ride will start at Poor Man’s Country Club & end at the B.W.C. Clubhouse for the Animal House Crew Kick-Off Party. This is a Poker Run like you’ve never played before! You’ll have to come out and play with us to see how it’s played. Live Music starts around 8:30pm. Big Ticket Door Prizes will be drawn during the course of the night, Silent Auction & Much More. Tell a Brother or Sister and bring all your Friends!!! All Proceeds Benefit B.W.C. Children’s Charities. Thanks For Your Continued Support! Cherokee Blue Ridge Run Date: 09/06/2019 – 09/08/2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, 545 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 The 3rd Annual Motorcycle & Music Festival is back in Cherokee. Multi Class Bike Shows, Live Bands, Flat Track Racing, Vendors, Tattoo Artists, Demo Rides, Food Trucks and a Whole Lot More! FMI: Visit www.blueridgerun.com Vette City Motorcycle Music Fest Date: 09/12/2019 – 09/15/2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Edge Hill Farm, 13101 Louisville Rd, Oakland, KY 42159 Enjoy 24 Bands over 4 days at the 2nd Annual Vette City Motorcycle Music Fest. On-site Camping, Biker Games, Globe of

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Death, All-Out Dyno Drags, Pinup Baggers Bike Show, Two Poker Runs, Downhill Barbie Car Races, Huge Vendor Mall, Food Vendors, Beer Garden and most of all Fun! The kickoff party starts Thursday night, September 12th at Harley-Davidson Bowling Green where we’ll have 4 big bands playing. Tickets are on sale now so don’t wait any longer! https://vcmmf.com Wildcat H-D / The American Daredevil Bubba Blackwell Date: 09/14/2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Location: Wildcat Harley-Davidson, 575 E Hal Rogers Pkwy, London, KY 40741 Bubba Blackwell makes his triumphant return to Wildcat Harley-Davidson with multiple stunt shows and a ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jump. BWC Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party Date: 09/20/2019 – 09/22/2019 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM Location: Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Rd., Clarksville, TN 37040 Get ready for the 38th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party! Gates open at noon Friday, Sept. 20th! Live Entertainment all weekend! Saturday @ 1pm the Toy Run leaves the Speedway for Governor’s Square Mall. Sunday @ 11am is Family Day and Field Events. FMI: Visit www.bikerswhocare.org West TN Valley Rally Date: 09/26/2018 – 09/29/2019 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: 805 Foster Rd., Crump, TN 38327 Join us for West TN Valley Rally Sept. 26th – 29th with Live Music, Contest, Bike Show, Bike Games, Poker Run, Great Vendors, Onsite Camping and Much More! For more info call (731) 412-8452 or visit www. facebook.com/west.tnvalleyrally. BWC Oktoberfest Date: 10/05/2019 Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 Guaranteed Good Time! Tell a Buddy and Bring all Your Friends! Food, Drinks, and Games! Fun for the Whole Family! A Traditional Bavarian Bier Garden with a variety of Fall & German Brews. German Foods & other Food Vendors, Live Music, Stein Host

Competition, Brat Eating Contest and Wiener Dog Races. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their favorite German/Bavarian Costumes. There will be a Kids Zone with Pumpkin & Face Painting, Inflatables, and Much More! All Proceeds Benefit BWC Special Needs Children’s Charities. Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival Date: 10/10/2019 – 10/13/2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Location: Loretta Lynn Ranch & Campground, 8000 Highway 13 S, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078 Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is a 4-Day event held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, owned by one of the most legendary country artists ever to play the world stage. The Revival will showcase the area’s depth and devotion to Music, Motorcycles, Food, Art, Entertainment, and Southern Hospitality… Tennessee Style. Join thousands of other on-site campers and visitors to the majestical 400 acres of manicured countryside that adjoins the meandering Hurricane Creek. Tickets on sale now at http://motorcyclesandmusic.com

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