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Just How Many Mags From The Wannabe’s Actually Stay In Tennessee When They Sell To So Many Regional Areas?
Happy Fall Y’all!! The leaves are changing, the sun is setting sooner, the wind is getting cooler and soon you’ll be grabbing the sweatshirts and sweaters from the other closet. Fall is officially upon us. With the days becoming shorter, the darkness descending hours earlier and the temperatures dropping, you might not be too happy that autumn has arrived. Or maybe, quite the opposite, if you’re like me, fall is your favorite season, it’s a beautiful time of year! I don’t know about you, but September was a CRAZY busy month for us! There were a ton of great events and I hope you had a chance to attend some of them. We had an AWESOME time at the Nashville Bike Week 1 Year Countdown Pre-Party and you can read all about it and see what you have to look forward to at the rally in 2017 in the November issue! But this month, checkout Cooper’s article on Bikers Who Care 35th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party and Rebel Ron’s article on the 11th Annual Redneck Rumble. We also have a cool piece on TROG (The Race of Gentlemen) that you’ll want to read too. A lot of great articles this month and a new Rider Safety column by our friend Donna Farrell that we will be featuring for you all Fall and Winter. In case you haven’t heard the news… WE’RE GIVING AWAY VISA GIFT CARDS!!! All you have to do is tell us where you would like to pick up your FREE copy of THUNDER ROADS® MAGAZINE OF TENNESSEE! If the place you recommend comes on-board with us as an advertiser, we will send you a VISA Gift Card as a “Thank You”! Just email us at thunderroadstn@gmail. com with the name and location of the business.
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Our 1st season of the Tennessee Thunder Run is coming to a close, but it’s NOT too late to get your FREE Ride n’ Win card! The card doesn’t expire, you can use it again next year and a lot of the ride stops will be offering off-season discounts to ride card holders. You can pick up your FREE Tennessee Thunder Run Ride n’ Win card at any of the Registration/Ride Stop listed in this issue and on our website. If you’re not out Checking-In at Ride Stops, you’re missing out on an opportunity to win some great monthly prizes, not to mention the End of Season GRAND Prizes to be given away in November! You have until OCTOBER 15th to check-in to as many Ride Stops as you can before we draw the winners for the End of Season GRAND Prizes. We have 2 sets of Custom Wheels from FTD Customs, Nashville Bike Week tickets, a Custom Paint Job by Paint by Lemon, these are just a few of the great grand prizes you could win, but you can’t win anything if you’re not out checking-in. Every Check-In is another chance to WIN, so get out and Ride to WIN!! Ride card holders, make sure you look to see if your ride card number is listed as a monthly winner so you can claim your prize. Get out and RIDE, check-in to as many stops as you can and HAVE FUN! 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. Have a Safe and Spooktacular Halloween!!
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Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc.homestead.com Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website
The Pharaoh Attack Exodus 1:6-12 “And Joseph died…there arose a new king which knew not Joseph…they set over them taskmasters to afflict them.” The big question among Christians today is “Why does God allow the “Pharaohs” in our life to “Afflict us?” We first must know the difference between a “Satanic Attack” and a “Pharaoh Attack.” Phil.2:10 “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…” Luke 10:19 “I give you power over all the power of the enemy.” Therefore if you have “Rebuked it by the Word, pleaded the Blood by the Word, anointed yourself with oil by the Word, prayed the Word and read the Word,” then it is not a “Satanic Attack,” because it has to “bow the knee” and we “have power over the enemy.” Therefore it must be a “Pharaoh Attack.” If your read vs.12 “But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew.” God only moves in Multiplication, not addition. Sometimes God will send a “Pharaoh” in your life to get you to move out of your traditional rut. The Children of Israel had started to walk like the Egyptians, eat like an Egyptian and they were slowly becoming Egyptians. They were losing their identity as the People of God. If you will recall when the Children of Israel were in the Wilderness, they gathered up the gold that God gave them and “molded a golden calf” to worship instead of worshiping God. It just so happens that the Egyptians worshipped cows. The Children of Israel were not being afflicted because they were worthless, but because of their greatness. This Pharaoh didn’t want to kill them, he just wanted to afflict them. The devil leaves lazy people alone and they will destroy themselves with their own bad decisions. Often God’s direction is brought about by your own rejections. The Pharaohs in your life can bring out the best in you and you can learn more from your October 2016
Judas’ than from all the Peters in your life. Have you, as a Christian, been around the world so long that that no one recognizes the difference between you and the world? Have you, as a child of God, become an Egyptian? The former “Pharaohs” in your life could be an ex-spouse, ex-friend, ex-boss, ex-family member, sickness, debt, addictions and lack can all be a “Pharaoh.” I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all the Pharaohs in my life. All my ex’s, everyone that has stabbed me in the back, all my former addictions, all the self-righteous people that talked about me, THANK YOU! Like “The Children of Israel, I have multiplied and grew.” If you have not learned from your former “Pharaohs” then you are destined to repeat it. Remember “you might be among them, but you’re not of them.” Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron
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All dogs are in Memphis, TN and available to adopt through Real Good Dog Rescue.
EDITH & EDIE are a mother/daughter pair rescued from living on their own outside an old mansion on a busy street. Edith has shown herself to be an outstanding and loving sweet dog. She weighs 40 lbs. and appears to be a larger schnauzer mix. She is probably 6+ years old. Edie is a one year old schnauzer mix female who weighs about 35 lbs. Edie has not had a lot of socialization with humans. She tends to follow the lead of her mom, Edith.
GRACIE is a 10 mo. old purebred female Brussels Griffon. She weighs 14 lbs. She is a very affectionate dog.
GIGO is a purebred Silky Blue Terrier about 7 years old who weighs a little under 20 lbs. He is very loving and affectionate and would make a fine pet in a calm, quiet home without other dogs, cats, or children. He is very noble-looking, with the appearance of a handsome show-dog when he trots around the yard.
QUINCY is a male Yorkie who loves everyone, he about 7 years old. He weighs about 13 lbs. Quincy is an affectionate, lively guy despite evidence he’s had a pretty hard life.
PIXIE is a one year old female Beagle mix and weights 31 lbs. She is absolutely beautiful and good with other dogs and children.
LADDIE is a young 48 lb. Sheltie mix. He’s a very friendly guy and would love a big place to run and play. Also very affectionate! He is an outstanding dog! So handsome and outgoing. He does well with other dogs. He does NOT like a crate.
OAKLEY is a four month old female Lab pup. Oakley is a sweet, quiet little dog who is very submissive to other pets in her foster home.
Real Good Dog Rescue Memphis, TN 901-276-7751 realgooddogrescue.com TOMMY is a precious one year old Pomeranian. Little and Feisty!
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site At various sites along the Santa Fe Trail, you can find many interesting places. Among these is the trading fort opened in 1833, by Charles and William Bent. Located on the Arkansas River, then border between the U.S. and Mexico, and currently a quarter mile down the Santa Fe Trail from Hwy 194 E, in La Junta, Colorado, the fort was a prosperous trading empire until 1849. During this time, the fort was popular with Cheyenne, Arapaho, fur traders, settlers, and soldiers. In the Council Room chiefs would settle disputes, among clouds of tobacco and kinnik-kinnik smoke. Also, supplies, cooked meals, blacksmith services, wagon repair, well water, cooled with ice from the river, a doctor’s office, for Edward L. Hempstead, guest rooms for selected guests, bastions and watchtowers, and billiards and gambling room, were available. By 1849, the trade was deteriorating, buffalo herds were in decline, cottonwood trees were gone and Plains Indians were plagued by bands of settlers, gold seekers, and soldiers, during and after the Mexican-American War. Battles with the Indians became more frequent and cholera was an epidemic. William tried to sell the fort to the U.S. Army, but was not happy with their offer. As a result, it is believed that he set fire to the fort and moved 40 miles down the river to Big Timbers (near present day Lamar) and built Bent’s New Fort in 1853. Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site was established in 1960. Reconstruction of the fort was completed in 1976, based on original drawings, historical accounts, and archeological evidence. The restored fort is very accurate, primarily due to
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detailed plans, measurements, and watercolors of the life in the fort, made by Lt. James Alpert, Corps of Engineers, while he recuperated from an illness. He also sketched plants and wildlife in the area. Some wildlife--cactus, came in handy to top walls, giving anyone climbing over a prickly surprise. Self-guided tours are available year-round, and period dressed guides are often available. Many of the fort’s activities are reenacted along the tour. Be sure to check for special events held during the year. A movie shows the fort’s history in the Welcome Center (which reminds me of an anecdote). Signs warn that the animals are not to be approached or touched; however, some can’t help themselves. While we attempted to watch the movie, an obnoxiously loud woman, in the next room, made it very difficult to hear. Uncontrolled, first one son and then the other walked into the viewing room, where we sat with two young ladies, and paused in front of the TV. Then seeing a very large cat sleeping in the row between us, he attempted to grab the cat. Next thing we knew, the cat’s claws were attached to the boy’s ear and Jr Ranger vest. None of us rushed to his aid, he didn’t say anything and eventually his mother entered and removed the cat. One of the young ladies said “good cat”. My only reply was “cat 1-kid 0”. Karma does occur. And I, not a cat lover, have a favorite cat!
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By Ed Monroe Photos by: Triple Nickel Designs This past June I had the unique opportunity to road trip with Mike Silvio of Cyclemos Speed Shop out of Red Boiling Springs, TN and Matt Walksler of Period Modified Hailing from Smoky Mountains, NC. The destination was the small beachfront town of Wildwood, NJ with a trailer of vintage race bikes in tow. For the past few years a special band of hot rodders and motorcycle enthusiast have taken to the beach to participate in a spectacle known as The Race of Gentlemen also affectionately known as TROG. Founders Bobby Green and Mel Stultz not only set up a race, they create an experience where participants and spectators can go back in time. TROG pays tribute to a bygone era where the participants not only compete but honor the past with every race. The rules are simple. The machines must be American made, pre-WWII, built to race, and above all be period correct. No modern modifications are allowed. If that’s not enough to peak your interest, throw in car and bike shows, multiple vendors, nightly parties, a beach bonfire, and a Wall of Death set up right next to the track.
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Walking through the pits is an experience words and photos can only attempt to describe. First and foremost it’s right on the beach. Just like in days of old, it’s all about the racing and not amenities. An area roughly half the size of a football field is filled with the sound and smell produced by 90 plus vintage race machines all having final preparations made to tackle the 1/8 mi track just over the berm. The other amazing thing to watch are the riders and drivers. These men and women come from far and wide to compete. Most only see each other once a year at this reunion of speed and it shows. Handshakes and smiles are everywhere. Fingers point to modifications made over the last year which are usually met with sheepish grins and laughter. Being a newcomer, I was welcomed with open arms and left the beach with new friends I can’t wait to race next year. Racing starts Saturday morning. This is a day of test and tune with flat out grudge matches taking place all day. Motorcycles kicked it off this year on a track that was under several inches of tide water just an hour before. The flag girl checked left, checked right, and dropped the flag. Twin rooster tails of salty sand flew into the air as a combined 150 years of vintage race machine tore down the beach. Just
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behind the starting line stands Joe Oz, the official ringleader of TROG, directing racers to their spots. Beyond Joe lies the staging area. This is where those smiling faces mentioned before have a game day look now. Everyone now stares right down the track while studying the course and envisioning the line they will take. Getting a feel for the track is just as much part of test day as tuning. SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY Bracket racing begins! Everything leads up to this point. Brackets are made and as the day moves on, racers are eliminated. Admittedly, my coverage of the event began to zero in on the friends I came with. The fellas were actually competing on 3 purpose built motorcycles built by Mike over the last year. Each rode knuckleheads in the big twin class and Matt piloted the extra bike in the 45 class. While Matt proceeded to quickly make his way up the 45 bracket an amazing story was unfolding. Race after race it became clear the finals were going to be two friends facing off. Matt took his final race on the 45 to claim the class title and then it was battle of big twins. Mike took the win which at that point was the closest race of the weekend. At TROG the final motorcycle race is a David and Goliath of sorts. A race pitting the Fastest 45 against the Fastest Big Twin. Once again they lined up, shook hands, and took the starting line.
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The flagged dropped and when they crossed the finish no one on the start had a clue. In what turned out to be the closest race of the weekend, Matt on the 45 took the win. Everyone went nuts! Not an ounce of jealousy was present. The guys made their way back to the start which at that point was already flooded with people waiting to congratulate them. It was pure vintage chaos complete with mid track sand flinging donuts, banner presentations, and comradery. To say it was a story book ending to an epic adventure is an understatement. Fast forward to this month. Mike, Matt and the other racers are all prepping to tackle another beach on October 15-16. This time it’s a left coast TROG in Pismo, CA. If you’re like me and can’t drop everything to attend I encourage you to follow them on social media but you can bet the bank I will be in NJ next year with dates to be announced. If you would like to see some of these machines in person, they and many other classic bikes are on display in Mike’s shop. Information: www.theraceofgentlemen.com www.cyclemos.com www.periodmodified.com
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THUNDER ROADS® TENNESSEE is proud to introduce the 2016 Tennessee Thunder Run Ride n’ Win Contest! It’s a state-wide, season long (April – October) riding challenge hitting great destinations and events across the great state of Tennessee.
The 2016 Tennessee Thunder Run Presented by Garza Law Firm
It’s a riding contest unlike any you have ever seen, and features great prizes every month with grand prizes given away in November! The ride card program is FREE to anyone who rides, rides on the back or rides in a sidecar. 16
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HOW TO GET STARTED
IT’S REALLY THAT SIMPLE!
1. Go to any Registration Stop listed on the map with a red star or on the Stops pages. The information that you provide when you sign-up for your FREE Ride Card only goes to us and will NOT be used for any other purpose than this contest, but may be shared with the dealership you get your card from. You will not have to provide any other personal information again after this. You will be handed your FREE Ride Card right then. It has a unique number on it- take note because that is YOURS and ONLY YOURS. Once you get your card, you do not need to register again. The Ride Cards do NOT expire so hold on to it. THIS WILL BE A YEARLY CONTEST, so you’ll need it next season too! 2. Once you have your Ride Card go to any or all of the stops listed this month and show them your card! Registration Stops are also Ride Stops. That stop will write your unique Ride Card number down. Let them know if you spend over $10 there because your Ride Card number will get counted twice! 3. Check the following months issue to see if your Ride Card number is listed as a winner. You must check this each month as Thunder Roads® staff will not contact you and let you know you won. If your Ride Card number is listed as a winner, email TennesseeThunderRun@gmail.com to claim your prize. In the email please provide your name, address, phone number and Ride Card number. Again, the information only goes to us at Thunder Roads®. Please note: You only have 45 days to claim your prize from the 1st month it is listed in the magazine.
1. Get your Tennessee Ride Card. 2. Get the list of Stops each month from your Thunder Roads® Tennessee Magazine, our website, or Facebook page. 3. Ride out to these Stops and show them your card. 4. And then you win cool prizes, including cold hard CASH!
We will be adding more Registration/Ride Stops and Ride Stops across the State every month, so make sure to pick-up your copy each month of Thunder Roads® Tennessee to see that month’s Ride Stops and also to see if your Ride Card is listed as a winner!
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Winners are randomly picked from each Registration/Ride Stop and Ride Stop. The more places you check-in the greater your chances are of winning a prize from that stop or one of our sponsors prizes! If you spend $10 or more at any of the Registration/Ride Stops or Ride Stops your Ride Card number gets counted twice! Please note: The reason why this contest is FREE to you, the rider, is because of our sponsors and stops. So we want to encourage everyone to support them in return. That is why we count your Ride Card number twice if you spend $10 or more. You can check-in 1 time each week at each Registration/ Ride Stop & Ride Stop. Riders are able to win multiple prizes - based upon the drawing of their check-in. Some prize drawings are specific to only check-ins for the particular month - while others prizes are drawn from checkin’s season long. ALL CHECK-INS remain in the system for end of the season prizes!
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Thunder Roads® Tennessee will also be registering riders for Ride Cards at specific events throughout the year as we distribute magazines. Key events, such as Bike Nights may have special booth for Ride Card registrations. We will list these events each month on the Event Stops page in the magazine. In most cases, we will be offering special incentives to those checking in with their previously issued Ride Card at these stops. Thunder Roads® Tennessee will also be working with charities and various nonprofit events to include them in the Run schedule as well. This will be an easy means of encouraging participation and attracting riders from outside the local communities. In many cases, we will have specific prize drawings for those at these events. The Ride Cards will allow participants to easily and safely check in at all Stops. Some Thunder Roads® Tennessee Sponsors will also be offering discounts to readers that present the cards. Thunder Roads® will be listing special discounts and offers in the magazine throughout the year as an added value to readers and means of encouraging our partners to offer these extra savings. PLEASE NOTE: Once you have received your TENNESSEE RIDE CARD, you will not be asked to provide personal information or emails at any location for check-in. You simply enter your ride card number! This is not simply a “Chinese Fire Drill” or maddash across the state. This is a Ride program. It is meant to be a means for readers to discover new riding destinations and enjoy the ride there. In fact, we have designed the program to encourage folks to break out of their local routes and trek to the furthest corners of the state.
JUST GET OUT AND RIDE! We want to keep things exciting for you – the readers and riders on the run. We’re bikers and it’s all about the ride. We want to help create fun experiences for you and share some cool spots in our state. We have designed this run to entertain and challenge our readers – as well as promote our partners. If your business would like to be a Stop or be a Sponsor, please email us at TennesseeThunderRun@gmail.com
LET’S RIDE! As we mentioned, this is a dynamic event – intended to be tweaked and developed over time. If you have ideas, suggestions, or concerns – please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can email us at TennesseeThunderRun@gmail.com
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Appleton Harley-Davidson®
Registration & Ride Stop
2501 Highway 41A Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37043 (931) 648-1607
Mon - Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: Closed
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Boswell’s Harley-Davidson® Country Roads
Registration & Ride Stop
1424 Interstate Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-3139
Mon - Thurs: 10am-5pm Fri - Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
$25 Gift Card
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Boswell’s Harley-Davidson®: Music City
Ride Stop
180 2nd Ave North, Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 242-7078
Mon - Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Music City H-D T-Shirt
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Boswell’s Harley-Davidson®: Nashville Location
Registration & Ride Stop
401 Fesslers Lane, Nashville, TN 37210 (800) 475-0737
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12am-4pm
Boswell’s H-D Custom Challenge Coin
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Boswell’s Ring of Fire Harley-Davidson®
Registration & Ride Stop
2200 Gallatin Road, Madison, TN 37115 (615) 855-1001
Mon: Closed, Tues - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 8:30am-4:30pm, Sun: 11am-3pm
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Buckle and Hide Leather
Ride Stop
197 Enon Springs Rd West, Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 768-5041
Mon - Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-5pm
$25 Off Any Purse, Tool Bag, Or Saddle Bag In Stock
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Buffalo Valley AMA Pro Hillclimb
Event Stop
680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley, TN 38548 (931) 858-2912
July 30th 12pm - 5pm
Thunder Roads, T-Shirt, Koozie & Wristabnd
Event Stop (see us at our booth)
680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley, TN 38548 (931) 858-2912
Sept 17th 11am - 4pm
Thunder Roads, T-Shirt, Koozie & Wristabnd
Buffalo Valley AMA Amateur Hillclimb
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Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Collierville
Registration & Ride Stop
325 South Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 316-1121
Mon: Closed, Tues - Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
$25 Gift Card
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Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Jackson
Registration & Ride Stop
326 Carriage House Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 (888) 477-2212
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12pm-4pm
$100 Gift Card
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Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Memphis
Registration & Ride Stop
2160 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133 (901) 372-1121
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 11am-3pm
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Bumpus Harley-Davidson® of Murfreesboro
Registration & Ride Stop
2250 N.W. Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 849-8025
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 11am-3pm
$25 Gift Card
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Catalyst Cycles
Ride Stop
1074 Courier Place, Suite 402, Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 984-7969
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 10am-2pm
$25 Store Credit
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Cherohala Skyway Harley-Davidson®
Ride Stop
1650 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN 37385 (423) 253-7432
Mon - Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: Closed
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Cigar Station
Ride Stop
5075 Main St, Spring Hill, TN 37174 (615) 302-4848
Mon - Sat: 12pm-10pm Sun: 12pm-6pm
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Highway 12 Motorsports
Ride Stop
5110 Ashland City Hwy, Nashville, TN 37218 (615) 891-7850
Mon - Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm Sat: 8:30am-4pm
Highway 12 Custom T-Shirt
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Hillbilly Harley-Davidson®
Ride Stop
530 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 430-1602
Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
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Knoxville Harley-Davidson®
Registration & Ride Stop
5810 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-2454
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
$25 Gift Card
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Knoxville Harley-Davidson® West
Registration & Ride Stop
605 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37932 (865) 671-2454
Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm
$25 Gift Card
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Lynchburg Harley-Davidson®
Ride Stop
6 Short Street, Lynchburg, TN 37352 (931) 759-4430
Mon - Sat: 9am-4pm Sun: 10am-4pm
$25 Gift Card
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Rocky Top Harley-Davidson®
Registration & Ride Stop
105 Waldens Main St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 774-3445
Mon: 9:30am-7:30pm, Tues - Thurs: 10am-6pm Fri - Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
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Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson® Kodak
Registration & Ride Stop
3607 Outdoor Sportsman Pl, Kodak, TN 37764 (865) 225-0050
Mon - Thurs: 10am-6pm Fri - Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
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Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson®: Maryville
Registration & Ride Stop
1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 977-1669
Mon - Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 12pm-5pm
T-Shirt
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Tennessee Gun Country
Ride Stop
1435 Fort Campbell Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37042 (931) 552-2118
Mon - Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 1pm-7pm
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Tennessee State Museum Flag Poker Run
By: Rebel Ron Photos by: The Scorned Woman & Dawn Taylor The Roderick, Forrest’s War Horse Camp 2072 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of Springhill and the Tennessee Mechanized Cavalry group held its 11th annual benefit on August 20th to raise much needed funds to conserve Tennessee Confederate battle flags in the State Museum’s huge collection. We have raised over $100,000 to conserve 5 flags so far and working on number 6. The unique flag we need $20,000 to save is the Second National Confederate flag that belonged to the 11th Tennessee Infantry. We had a pretty good turnout for the ride despite the 80% chance of rain that day and we did get rained on a couple times during the 80 mile ride through the backroads of Middle Tenn. We met at 10am at Maverick’s Bar & Grill on Hwy 431 in Rally Hill, Tenn. If you are out riding in the future stop by there for great food, cold beer, pool, live music and much more. We took off at noon during a break in the rain and headed for the first stop in Thompson’s Station to get a history lesson on the Battle of Thompson’s Station in May of 1863. We gathered around the memorial statue to a horse that was killed in the battle that we took our camp’s name from. Roderick was the favorite horse of Tenn. military genius and hero, Nathan Bedford Forrest of Chapel Hill. The horse is buried near the monument. Then we took off through the winding tree covered back roads to the cool little town of Fly, Tenn. where we visited the fun country bar, Buffalo’s Logger Saloon. The owner of the bar use to be a rodeo performer and Buffalo Bill impersonator who did gun, horse, and bull whip tricks for crowds all over the world. One that he’ll do for you at his bar is have someone who is either brave, or stupid enough to hold a 6 inch piece of styrofoam in their hand and even their mouth
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while Bill cuts it off with the whip. (I’ve seen Bill do this many times over the years but this was the first time I ever saw him miss. SCV member Billy Joe had a numb thumb for the rest of the ride but he was OK.) Go check this place out, great ride to it no matter where you come from. Headed to Mule Town to visit the Neon Moon in Columbia for an adult beverage, lots of laughs before heading back to Mavericks to see who won the poker hand, bid on items in the silent auction, enjoy the homemade meal of BBQ with all the fixins provided by the bar owner, Maverick Madden’s family, and laugh about riding in the rain and Billy Joe’s thumb. Mechanized Cavalry member Jordan Bowman won the $200 prize and quickly donated it back to the flag fund. Then we were treated to a fantastic fire hoop performance by the great lady that fronts the fun Phoenix Rising band, Miss Amy Brown. Thanks to some very cool items in the auction, a great Lynryd Skynryd LP signed before the plane crash, Jason Aldean guitar, and much more we raised over $5,000 this rainy day despite the crappy riding weather that kept the crowd down. We’d like to thank Maverick’s Bar for hosting our event, S & G Custom Cycles for allowing me work on this while I am supposed to be working, Handy Hardware in Historic Franklin for its constant support, Thunder Roads Magazine of Tenn. for helping promote our event, the volunteers who helped us, and especially the riders who braved the wet weather to help in this worthy project. Some of whom came from East and West Tenn. to help out and enjoy the scenic history filled ride. If you’d like to learn more or make a tax deductible donation to our flag fund, please contact Ronny Mangrum at celticgranda2@ yahoo.com, text or call 931-374-8368, or look for Roderick Camp 2072 on Facebook for more info.
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By: Rebel Ron Photos by: Scorned Woman We left Peytonsville about 10am during a break in the rain. With an 80% chance of rain we knew we were gonna get rained on but on to Lebanon we went because we were not gonna miss the Rumble. We were more worried about the ludicrous gas shortest that began Sept 16th, when a major gas line broke further South, than we were about the wet weather. We’ve ridden in the rain a lot over the years but you can’t go far without gas. We arrived at 11am in a misting rain but there seemed to be plenty of vendors and displays like always. I reckon if your old ride already has rust on it, rain is of little concern, unlike the show car people. Crowd seemed
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down a bit but the rain was about to pass and there were many hours to go yet. The creativity seen here, the friendliness, cool cars, trucks, bikes, wagons, and more is worth the visit. You will see many things that bring back memories for any and all Baby Boomers from vintage advertisement items to a truck that reminds you of Grandpa’s. And it is family friendly too. Better yet much of it is for sale because there are dozens and dozens of people buying, selling, and trading anything old or cool. They had a bike show going on, live music, indoor vendors, food vendors, slick ass custom built cars to rust covered old trucks and much more. Lots of interesting people here too.
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And to top all that off they had a demolition derby to round out the night. After the public left I was told that several vendors and others who camped for the weekend had some great parties going on later that night. Gonna have check that out next time. Organizer Scooter Williams wanted to announce the winner of the “Not Rod Challenge” that went to Chris Cox with his clever Dodge creation. He also wanted to thank the folks who showed up in the less than perfect weather. He also wanted to give a special thanks to the Both Barrels crew who made all this happen for us. If you like working on you own bike, car, or truck, have an imaginative mind that appreciates other people’s creations, admire the older truly made in American vehicles then you’ll enjoy the Redneck Rumble. There are two Rumbles now, so go check ‘em out next year. Keep up with all of Scooter’s events at bothbarrelsproductions. com.
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THE OUTPOST BAR & GRILL by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley
Quote; “The Tennessee River Trail, the latest addition to “Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways,” follows a path through some of Tennessee’s richest river country. The eastern gate of the route departs Nashville on I-40 west to Highway 13 for a visit to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills and then on to Waverly, a historic railroad town complete with a Civil War Fort.” I can tell you that this is a really great ride once you get on Highway 13 and turn South. After you go through Linden it just gets better. Out in the middle of the country you’ll find the Outpost Bar & Grill at 2049 Highway 13 North, Waynesboro, Tennessee 38485. Phone number is (931) 722-7358. You can find them on Facebook at The Outpost Bar & Grill, Waynesboro, TN. The Outpost is a log building with a totem pole out front and a carved bear by the Stix and Slitz bathrooms. It’s big and comfortable. When you walk in you feel like you just got home. Wally Dunn and his wife Marne keep this place spotless and fresh. There is a dance floor, pool room, big bar and some of the best food you can imagine. Wally makes everything special and you can wash it down with one of his 41 different brands of ice cold beer. Everything begins as fresh meat procured locally in Tennessee. Wally says his gourmet burgers are his best seller and “We’re a bar with a high quality problem.” The burgers are all hand patted. He smokes his own ‘Almost Famous Damn Near Perfect Pulled Pork.” The Bourbon burger is my favorite but the Classic, Country, Fireworks and Baconator burgers are awesome too. So is the loaded Nachos and Deluxe BLT. Folks come from as far away as northern Alabama, middle and western Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. It’s just a “have to” stop in God’s country. There is entertainment every Saturday night through November and great recorded music all day long. They open every day at noon but may open a little early on Sunday depending on when the sports and games are on. They have free pool, karaoke and dancing on Friday nights. Several years ago this used to be a rough place but when Wally bought it a couple of years ago he ran off the 28
trouble makers and now it’s just a fun loving and peaceful place to have a high class meal and rehydrate with some great refreshment and friendly people. You can check out what’s happening on Facebook to see what bands are playing and if Wally has smoked up some of his mouth watering brisket. When you get there tell’em Bulldog sent you. If you are out riding to eat and see me please come up and tell me your favorite places to go when you’re hungry and thirsty. “Will Ride to Eat” will be an ongoing article in Thunder Roads Magazine of Tennessee and we want to put the spotlight on the great history and variety of Tennessee’s biker friendly establishments.
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GAME DAY SLOW COOKER ARTICHOKE DIP
2 Cans (14 oz. ea.) water-packed artichoke hearts; drained & medium chopped 1 Pkg. (10 oz.) Frozen Chopped Spinach; thawed and squeezed dry in a clean, white, thin kitchen towel (real towel, not paper) 1 Cup/Carton (8 oz.) of quality Sour Cream 1 Small Sweet Onion; medium chopped as opposed to a large or fine chop 2 Garlic Cloves; minced (fine chop) 3/4 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese 3/4 Cup of Whole Milk 1/2 Cup of Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/3 Cup of quality Mayo 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 tsp. Coarsely Ground Pepper 1 Pkg. of Philly Cream Cheese; cubed Sweet Red Pepper Thin Slices & quality brand Tortilla Chip Scoops Combine first 11 ingredients until well blended. Add the cubed cream cheese. Place the artichoke mixture in a slightly greased 3-4 quart slow cooker; cook covered on Low about 2 hours. Stir to combine thoroughly; cover and turn down to Warm setting. Fold in red pepper slices at the very end for a crunch element to go along with serving them up on the tortilla chips. This is such an easy way to put it all in the crock pot, let it go and then just carry with you to the game for tailgating. Super creamy, tangy and deliciously easy.
GRANNY GHOST’S BUTTERMILK PIE 1-1/2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Buttermilk 1/2 Cup Bisquick Biscuit Mix 1/2 Cup Real Butter; melted 1-1/2 tsps. Pure Vanilla Extract 3 Large Eggs Get your oven up to 350 degrees. Grease or spray a 9-inch pie pan. Put all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat for 1 minute with handheld electric mixer or if you don’t have a hand mixer, just beat by hand until all ingredients mixed well. Pour mixture into prepared pie pan and bake for apprx. 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into center and if it comes out clean.....it’s done! Cool for 5 minutes and let pie solidify and firm up. Slice and serve good and warm. Take a can of Extra Creamy Whipcream and make little flower dollops all over the top and place a rasberry or blueberry in center of each dollop. This is truly a little slice of Heaven from my loving Granny’s ghost.
VANILLA PUDDING VAMPIRE POUND CAKE (Super Simple)
1 Sarah Lee Pound Cake; keep whole 1 Box of Vanilla or French Vanilla Pudding Line a square oven pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Take your Pound Cake out of the carton and place on aluminum foil pan and you want to warm throughout so place in a pre-heated 250 degree oven for apprx. 15 minutes. Tent it with aluminum foil if it starts to brown too much on top. Remove from oven and transfer to a glass cake plate or * TIP OF THE MONTH: platter. Take a wooden skewer like they use for kabobs and pierce Ortega (brand name) makes these Fiesta Flats Flat the pound cake all over the top. Bottom Taco Shells (long with sides like a boat). These are great for piling the above dip in or for mak- Make up your pudding really quickly and before it gets to ing mini taco layered dips in. Or, just for making stan- the jelled part and is still pourable, pour it all over your pound cake so it seeps down into holes. Let it set up for dard tacos in. Any way you choose they’re just fun apprx. 5 mins., slice and serve with microwaved Apricot Preand a great way to hold more of whatever goodness serves drizzled all over top, or your fave preserves, or with you’re filling them with (in aisle with all taco sauces, real whipped cream. Slurp it up! beans, etc.)
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Bike of the Month
2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe Congratulations to Roel Reyes on winning our monthly Bike Contest on Facebook! Hidden in a little town in South Texas called Rio Grande City, in the County of Starr, you can find my 2013 Softail Deluxe nicknamed “La Kandy Kane” for obvious reasons. My Bike started as a brand new stock Deluxe in December 2012 when it was purchased. It has come a long ways since then. I added the Harley Davidson 16 inch Fat Ape kit with chrome switches and housings along with stainless steel braided cables. The bike has the Harley Davidson solo seat and 42” Samson Longtails. I also added the Screamin Eagle Race Tuner along with the Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather with Chrome Cap. The bike’s riding height can be adjusted on the fly via ShotGun Shocks thanks to Jessica Kennedy. I also added all the chrome pieces I could find to the motor and to the frame. When riding at night, I can see clearly via Daymaker Head and Driving lights and all the other lights were converted to LED lighting plus the whole bike is covered in white LEDs to make sure I am seen at night. The license plate was relocated below the tombstone tail light and I installed a 1.5” Cobra Highway Crash Bar. When a car gets in my way, I make sure they hear me coming with my Rivco Air Horns. Last but not least, the bike was lowered in the front 1” and fitted with a 21x3.5 DNA fat twisted spoke wheel in front and a 16x3.5 DNA fat twisted spoke wheel in back with gold nipples and matching chrome rotors and pulley, wrapped in Avon rubber. A special thanks to “el aijado” Joel Garza for all his hard work and dedication in making “La Kandy Kane” what it is today. If you have a cool custom bike you would like to have featured in our magazine, enter it in our monthly contest by submitting a pic of your bike to ThunderRoadsTn@gmail.com October 2016
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Bullet Points
HOME DEFENSE BASICS By the time you read this article, autumn temperatures will be beginning to make riding more comfortable. As I write this month’s article, Labor Day weekend festivities are at hand. While we had a couple of nice days to start the Labor Day holiday, today will be another sweltering day. I for one, am ready for some cooler riding weather and some autumn scenery. This month’s Bullet Points’ topic is home defense. Home defense is often an afterthought for many 2nd Amendment supporters who give a lot of thought to handgun carry topics. However, many of the most effective things you can do to protect your family, and home, involve no firearms whatsoever. Make sure all of your windows are locked – especially those on the ground floor If you have sliding glass doors, use a heavy doll rod, cut to proper length, in the lower channel of the sliding glass door to prevent it from being forced open If you don’t already have them, install commercial grade deadbolt locks on all exterior doors (the deadbolt locks sold by big box hardware stores are not commercial grade) Install adequate security lighting around your home’s exterior – most bad guys prefer to work in the dark Invest in a canned-air horn, like what is used by pleasure boaters (a couple of quick blasts of one of these horns will probably scare a home intruder away) If you do not have a home alarm system, consider having one installed. Besides securing your home more completely, you may also save a fairly significant amount of cash on your homeowner’s insurance Once your home is secure, you need to consider your defense plan in the event a bad guy is inside. The most important thing is for your family to come together in one place. My house is a two story structure with all of the bedrooms on one level. The meeting place is the master bedroom. By having everyone assemble in one location, in the event of an emergency, a headcount can be quickly taken – insuring that everyone is accounted for. Once everyone is accounted for, barricade your family in the room. I have a dresser I can slide in front of the doors. Call
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9-1-1. Remember, there is no need to search out danger. Stay put and protect your family. Now that my children are adults, and are out of the house, I keep a pistol on my night stand beside my bed. There are other pistols in a small gun safe in my master bedroom closet. But is a pistol the best choice for protecting yourself, and your family, within your home? My suggestion is to consider having a shotgun close by. Once you’re barricaded in your family’s gathering area, there is nothing that will cause the bad guy to turn and run like the sound of a shotgun being cycled. If you have done your job, up to this point, when the shit bag is trying to get through your barricade, he may well have an epiphany when he hears you cycle a round into the chamber of your shotgun. At this point, he may just turn tail and run into the police, who you recently called. There has been a lot of debate about what type of load you should use in a shotgun for home defense. I prefer something with a lot of pellets for the first couple of rounds. #6 or #7.5 shot is a perfect choice. In the heat-of-the-moment, if you were to need to engage a bad guy, there is plenty of energy in this type of load to quickly stop an intruder and give them second thoughts about staying around. From close range it is quite lethal and the blast pattern is effective. But, in the event that this does not stop the bad guy, the last couple of shells in my shotgun are #00 buckshot. If it gets to this point, one of these rounds will stop the most strung out zombie in its tracks. And in the event that it is a zombie apocalypse, I still have my .45 ACP on my night side table and other pistols in my small gun safe in the closet. In summary, have a plan for your family. Make sure all of your family members know where the gathering place is in the event of a break in. Once all of your family members are sheltered together, call 9-1-1. Give a couple of blasts on your canned-air horn. Do not search out the bad guy – let him come to you. Practice your plan a couple of times each year so your family instinctively follows the plan. Keep the shiny side up until next month! Molon labe, Mike Noirot
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Ratchet and his wife are watching t.v. when a Slim Fast commercial comes on and he being a natural born smartass says, “hey, why don’t we try washing your clothes in Slim Fast and see if that takes some pounds off”. Now, Lucy is nobody’s fool, so she did a little midnight magic. Next morning when Ratchet gets up, has coffee and grabs a fresh pair of underwear to put on after his shower, he notices as he pulls from drawer that all this white stuff is puffing up in the air. “Lucy, why in the hell did you put talcum powder in my damn underwear?”. Lucy casually screams out; “It’s not talcum powder, it’s Miracle Grow”. _______________________________________________
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
Two guys grow up together but after college one moves to NY, the other to California. Every ten years they agree to meet in Chicago and play golf. They finish their round at age 30 and go to lunch. “Where you wanna’ go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “Well, you know, they got the chicks with the big boobs, and the tight shorts, cute butts and smooth tan legs. “OK.” Ten years later at 40 they play. “Where you wanna’ go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “Well, you know, they got cold beer and the big screen TVs and everybody has a little action on the games.” “OK.” Ten years later at 50. “Where you wanna’ go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “The food is good and there is plenty of parking.” “OK.” At 60 - “Where you wanna’ go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “Wings are half price.” “OK” At 70 - “Where you wanna’ go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “They have 6 handicapped spaces right by the door.” “OK.” At 80 - “Where you wanna’ go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “We’ve never been there before. “OK.”
Why do they call it an asteroid when it’s outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it’s in your butt?
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Why does a round pizza come in a square box? How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can’t he fix a hole in a boat? Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They’re both dogs.
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? Why doesn’t Tarzan have a really long beard like ZZ Top after all those years in the jungle? _______________________________________________ Many years ago, after “Rooster” was married, he was playing golf when he accidentally overturned his golf cart. Isabella, a very attractive and keen golfer, who lived in a villa on the golf course, heard the noise and called out: “Are you okay, what’s your name?” “They just call me Rooster, and I’m okay thanks,” he replied as he pulled himself out of the twisted cart. “Rooster”, she said, (firm loose breasts undulating beneath her white silky robe) “forget your troubles. Come to my villa, rest a while and I’ll get my help to get your cart up later.” “That’s mighty nice of you,” Rooster answered, “but I don’t think my wife would like it.” “Oh, come on now”, Isabella insisted. She was so very pretty, truly very sexy and very persuasive. He was weak. “Well okay,” He finally agreed but thought to himself, “my wife won’t like this.” After a couple of restorative Bourbon and waters, he thanked Isabella. “Rooster confessed, “I feel a lot better now, but I know my wife is going to be really upset. So I’d best go now.” “Don’t be silly!” Isabella said with a smile, letting her silky robe fall open quite a bit. “She won’t know anything. By the way, where is she?” Rooster replied, “Still under the cart, I guess”.
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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley
Why is it that when I have the remote in my hand and I’m cruising the channels looking for something to watch that just about every channel I hit has someone on it talking about the inequities of life and how someone else or society should fix their problems. It’s either how unfair it is that a large number of one race is in jail or how unfair it is that some people can’t afford to go to college or that some people should be free to go into the bathroom of their choice and on and on. What about the thousands of organizations that have formed to help these poor downtrodden folks raise money, hire lawyers and assemble marketing campaigns to put forth their grievances and attempt to use the courts to force the world to correct whatever it is they feel has been so unfair to them? Well I have a grievance!!! I think it is overwhelmingly unfair that I should have to listen to all this sniveling and whining at every turn! Whatever happened to the America where you were free to go forth, work hard and get somewhere? When did it become okay to sit on your ass on a street corner waiving a sign telling the world it’s not taking good enough care of you and what your demands are to make things right? I’m sorry but when I was raised I was told in no uncertain terms that the world is not fair, that if I didn’t earn food I’d starve and that if I wanted anything during my life I’d have to work for it. I was also told that if I kept putting one foot in front of the other and sharpened my eye for opportunity that I could climb the ladder of society and go as far as I wanted to go. That is true now more than ever but it’s not the message that is being splattered all over the politically correct television channels. Political correctness says that if you can’t or don’t want to go out and work for what you want that society owes you and society must make the path easier or provide your needs for you. I dare you to go into a business and ask the owner how its working out finding good employees? What I find is they are quick to tell you how hard it is to find an employee who is willing to show up on time, give 100% and do the job in a competent and expeditious way. There seems to be no shortage of employees who spend the day talking about the latest cell phone
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games, texting their friends and come to work presenting a counter culture image that runs off customers. If I want a sex change, to marry my dog, get free college and never have to respond to a policeman after I rob a store? Is it reasonable that everyone else in the world should roll over and accept that as normal behavior? Are there no limits on what is acceptable in society? Does everyone have a right to demand anything they want just because they want it or don’t have it? When I was a kid I wanted to drink Kool-Aid and eat candy all day. My parents didn’t let me!! They gave me healthy meals and only allowed candy as a reward for good behavior. Am I due reparations because I didn’t get what I wanted? What makes it okay to bring 10,000 people to this country from a place that has a high number of extremist terrorists committed to killing those of us who live here? Do we who live here have no right to be secure and protected and does that not trump their wish to come here and turn America into a place like where they left? It certainly feels to me like we have become a frivolous, self-centered, victim based society and that those who get on with their life, work hard and achieve great things are required to take care of the whiners. Remember when people used to say, “If it was easy everyone would do it?” What if our sports were run like we’re pushed to make society run? Wouldn’t the NFL have to do something to solve the inequity of a 5’2” tight end who had every ball batted down that was thrown to him by a 6’ 4” defensive end? Shouldn’t we demand that this all stop? A better answer is to make Simone Biles the poster child for America. She’s a small black girl who persevered, worked hard and achieved excellence and won several gold medals in this summer’s Olympics by a large margin. She is the example and the message I should find when I pick up my remote. We really need to make America great again!!!! 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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35th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party Bikers Who Care (BWC) is a biker organization dedicated to funding the Clarksville Dream Factory and other organizations assisting children, with special needs. They fully fund Camp Rainbow, a weeklong camp, for children with medical needs, Buddy Ball, a baseball league for special needs kids, Montgomery County Child Advocacy Center, and other charities, for sick kids. Besides funding Camp Rainbow, the members show up, on bikes, for a carnival day. The members fund and coach Buddy Ball, for kids, with mental and medical needs. During the year, BWC holds several fundraisers, including Bikers Who Scare, a Halloween house, and pokers runs. However, the Toy Run and Benefit Party is the biggest event. It would be hard to find a more caring (and fun loving) bunch of really great guys anywhere! The Toy Run and Benefit Party, September 16-18, was a held at Clarksville Speedway. For a $35 advance ticket, attendees enjoyed 13 bands, headlined by JACKYL and Hillbilly Casino on Friday, and American Floyd, on Saturday. JACKYL enjoyed a record crowd, for the party. Other bands performing were: Chuck Emery & Friends, Myth, The HELL You Say!, Brother Ryan, Brusharbor, Ballistic Pintos, Nightmasters, Corey Farlow, Guitar Rock-Ambush, and Low Volts. You couldn’t attend a single concert for $35! But wait, there was much more. Free Beer, donated by Budweiser Clarksville, bike show, tattoo contest, drag races, Miss Toy Run Bikini Contest, Music City Burlesque Review, field events, camping, vendors, as well as the state’s largest toy run. Appleton’s H-D showcased the new Milwaukee Eight, in the toy run.
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Board of Directors State Chairman Tommy 1%er AOA State Vice Chairman Reagon 1%er AOA State Secretary Kato American Steel MC State Treasurer Doc 4 Way In MC State COC Chaplain Pastor Ron Baptiste Covenant Confirmers MC AIM/NCOM Attorney James Ramsey (Pops) Keltics MC Tennessee Member Listing 2014-2015 4-Way In MC American Steel MC ARM MC Bikers For Christ MM Black Pistons MC Bond Slaves MC Boozefighters MC Brothers of Believers MM Brothers of the Wheel MC Cohorts MC Confederate Drifters MC Confederates MC Copperheads MC Covenant Confirmers MC Currahee MC Double Knuckle MC E.B.G.B MC Fire and Iron MC Grim Reapers MC Highlanders MC His Laboring Few MM Iron Horsemen MC Iron Riders MC Keltics MC Leathernecks Confederation MC Leathernecks International MC Marines MC Misfits MC Mountain Rebels MC My Brothers Keepers MC New Attitudes MC Nightriders MC Outlaws MC Peaceful Few MC Peacemakers MC Soliders for Jesus MC Sons of God MC Sons of Pennyrile MC Southern Journeymen MC Southern Sons MC Southern Souls MC Tri-Cities MC True Sons MC U.S. Military Vets MC Unforgotten MC Vendettas MC Veterans of Vietnam MC Vietnam Vets MC/ Legacy Vets MC Wind and Fire MC Widowmakers MC Zombies MC
ORGANIZATIONS BACA www.bacausa.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-951-4224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039) BIKERS WHO CARE www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children BLUE KNIGHTS The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv. bizland.com CMT/ABATE CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a nonprofit, political organization that was formed to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, we urge you to join. Local charters play a major rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective organization by contacting their area legislators to inform them of how the local membership feels about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991 Email: lnfo@cmtabate.com MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE WWW.MAFT.US MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt organization. We believe that educating the public to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as well other highway users will reduce accidents and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive
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drivers resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching new drivers in our High Schools awareness and defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the families of these accident victims at a Vigil each autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600 MOTOR MAIDS, INC. A diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. www.motormaids.org PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS www.PatriotGuard.org If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher) 615-974-3046 ROAD WARRIORS RIDING CLUB, TICB Contact@theroadwarriorsrc.com ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE www.rollingthundertn1.com Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars! ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN Pres. Jay Barnes, Murfreesboro 615-364-1029, www.rollingthundertn1.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN Pres. Clay Tumlin, Knoxville 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN Pres. Alan Sipe, Johnson City 423-329-3152, www.rollingthundertn4.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC. Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 Pres. Jim Phelps, Gleason 731-514-0733, jimphelps@charter.net SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS Action Not Words - NOW! Riders organizing to support and defend this country. A political movement of riders. All riders welcome! In addition to welcoming members of any other organization or affiliation. Welcoming non-riders and supporters as well. sonsoflibertyriders.com T.H.R.C.A. The Tennessee Honda Riders Club www.mthrc.org Kerbela Motor Corps Donnie Anderson 865-806-2097 www.shrinershq.org TN VALLEY RIDERS Fayettevilte,TN Web page: tennesseevalleyriders.org Doesn’t matter what you ride or who you are everyone welcome. No dues, Fun Riding Group helping those in need. For more info triplef@cafes.net GWRRA We are the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world’s largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-reigious and non-political organization. http://www.gwrra.org MID SOUTH RIDERS Meetings held the 2nd Sunday of the month @ Shady Rest Biker Bar,Timbte,TN www.midsouthriders.com MUSIC CITY AMCA Music City Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America http://www.musiccitychapteramca.com/ ASSOCIATIONS VFW Post 5266 Morristown, TN Riders Association Open to all active duty, reservists, guards, and retired military members who are eligible to join the VFW. We meet at 11AM the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Morristown VFW Post 5266. We are a Veteran driven Association, that supports the surrounding areas Veterans. We also support locally “The Daily Bread and Food On Foot.” Contact Michael Jacobs, President VFW Riders Association @ 423-312-6220 or on FaceBook @ VFW Riders Morristown, TN Christian Motorcyclists Association Organized in 1975 for the purpose of reaching the motorcycle world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The only requirement for becoming a member of CMA is that you be a Christian. For more info contact the TN State Coordinator, JW Allgood, 615-830-3183 or jwa400@comcast.net. TENNESSEE CHAPTERS Athens/Trinity Warriors #994 Kingsport/Rays of the Son #199 Chattanooga/Choo-Choo Wheels Knoxville/Inspiration Riders #64 of Worship #204 McMinnville/Holy Spirit Clarksville/Prayerborne Reigns #887 Eagles #467 Memphis/Wheels of Grace #710 Cleveland/Gatekeeper #615 Morristown/Lakeway Warriors #999 Columbia/Knights for Christ #448 Murfreesboro/Cornerstone Cookeville/Blood Bought Riders #940 Bikers #614 Mt. Juliet/Steel Witness #1205 Covington/Ransomed Riders #898 Nashville/Lions of Judah #405 Crossville/Cumberland Cruisers Paris/West TN Cruisers for Christ #802 for Christ #1002 Cumberland Gap/Clinton Pulaski/Redemption Riders #1100 Forming Chapter #2508 Springfield/ Bikers of Grace Dover/Iron Horse Revelators #1210 Forming Chapter #2738 Dyersburg/Dyersburg Tullahoma/Outriders for Christ #616 Disciples #978 Union City/Reelfoot Light Jackson/Steelhorse Prophets #709 Riders #897 Jonesborough/Fellowship of the Unashamed #1208
Revelators Motorcycle Ministries Bristol TN Meeting and ride 1st Sat each month @ Burger king on west state st @ 830 am more info frank@ 423-963-5850 chaplin john @423-323-8812 www.revelatorsmm.com Road Riders for Jesus Ministries Road Riders For Jesus is an independent, Christian faith based, motorcycle ministry that began in 1999 near St. Louis, MO. We now have over 4,000 members worldwide. To find a local chapter, call Mike at 615-828-6446 or go to the national website at www.roadridersforjesus.org. Also check us out on Facebook! Confederate Sons Association Cookeville, Tennessee see our web site for more info www.ConfederateSonsAssociation.com or e-mail larrybarnes@ConfederateSonsAssociation.com Mercy Hands Street Ministries P.O. Box 1515 Dickson, TN 37056 931-670-2351 Hog Heaven Ministries Harley Riders for Jesus Vic Richardson 931-729-1091 hogheavennmislries@yahoo.com GOLD WING TOURING ASSN. CHAPTER HARPETH VALLEY RIDERS Contact Damy & Joyce Emter, Chapter Directors Phone: 615-244-1456 e: DannyEmter@msn.com American Legion Riders (Post 95, Eastridge,TN) Open to American Legion Members and Associates. We participate in parades, ceremonies, and promote motorcycle safety. We also provide a social atmosphere for Legion members who share the same interests. Join us for Fun, friendship and interesting motorcycle rides. ezriderintn@aol.com Black Sheep Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is more than just a motorcycle club. It’s a motorcycle ministry of men and women that ride for Jesus: helping and serving H.O.G. members and chapters across the country. For more information contact Jeff Pierce 615.653.5065 or visit our web site: wwwblacksheephdfc.org Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministries Chattanooga, TN. Meeting and ride 3rd Sat each month @ City Cafe on corner Lee Hwy and Bonny Oaks @ 11:00 AM more info Johnny @ 423 605 5026 ,www.roadridersforjesus.org The Biker Church Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club Contact: Grang Chapter Secretary @ e-mail: ironmason@hotmail.com or Past President: Free Bird @ freebird3d@yahoo.com
#435 Beech River #273 Bristol #034 Chatanooga #058 Clarksville #410 Copperhill #323 Covington #285 Crossroads #320 Cumberland Gap #423 Eagle Bluff
#211 Golden Circle #250 Greenville #282 Highland Rim #000 Memphis #006 Middle #059 Montgomery Bell #077 Northeast #483 Northwest #153 Shiloh
#246 South Central #001 Tennessee Valley #130 Upper Cumberland #193 West Tennessee
Wheels Of Faith Ministry A nondenominational organization with the purpose and goal of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through word & work, and to provide a Christian atmosphere where we gather and ride our motorcycles. www.wheelsoffaith. com W.O.W. Women on Wheels Cool Lady Cruisers Chattanooga, TN joandcharlie@bellsouth.net HOG CHAPTERS The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669 Eastern TNChapter 865-457-7893 Ghost River Chapter Collierville, TN www.ghostriverhogchapter.com
Mule Town Chapter 931--540-0099 www.muletownrider.com Nashville Music City Chapter 615-242-6067 Northwestern 731-885-1792
Golden Circle Jackson Chapter 731-627-2288 www.qchoq.com
Thunder Creek Chattanooga Chapter 423-892-4888
Middle Tennessee 615-771-7775
Tri City Chapter 423-283-0422
Murfreesboro Chapter 615-849-8025 615-242-6067
Tuckessee Clarksville Chapter (931)648-1607
The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669
Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343
Memphis Chapter webguru@memphishog.com
Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139
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Riding from Jasper, AB, Canada on my way to Christina Lake, BC, Canada in early August this year, I visited Summerland, a lovely town in British Columbia tucked in the middle of two large lakes. A flowing river connected one lake to another and on this particular summer day, the river was dotted for miles with vibrant colored rafts floating along carrying people of all ages. Every so often at the side of the river bank, there would be entry and exit points for the floaters and these areas would be highly congested with people and vehicles. It was easy to get pulled-in to the fun by watching all the rafts as we rode along side the river. When riding a motorcycle, anything that distracts your attention from the road can be dangerous. On this particular day, the traffic was heavy and slow, and most of the motorists appeared to be watching the floaters and probably daydreaming about how much fun that could be. I’ll admit I had those very thoughts. It was a hot, sunny day and the river was very enticing. Here are some things to remember when you find yourself becoming distracted. The MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) recommends “using time and distance to your advantage”. At a minimum, you should have a 2-second following distance from the vehicle in front of you. This 2-second minimum applies when conditions are ideal and you are paying attention to the road. If your attention is being pulled somewhere else, like colorful floats and people entering and exiting the river, that lead-time should increase. So, think about a 4-second lead-time instead of 2-seconds. This will help you avoid running into the vehicle in front you. With good braking skills, stopping in the distance you can travel in 4-seconds is something you can do. But, you may need all that space. In the Basic RiderCourse offered by the MSF, students learn about Total Stopping Distance. Since we’re at the beginning of football season, think of the length of a football field. If your speed is 60 MPH, you are moving about 90 feet per second. On average, a person will take about 135 feet (over
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MSF BASIC RIDERCOURSE Rider Handbook, pg. 23 As you are riding this fall, remember the dangers of distraction and give yourself the time and space to stop smoothly. Riding safely starts with you! (Want to find a motorcycle safety course near you? Check the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s website at msf-usa.org or stop by your local motorcycle dealership.) Donna, along with being an avid riding enthusiast, is a MSF motorcycle safety coach for the state of TN and a HarleyDavidson Riding Academy coach.
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www. ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
PROSECUTOR DROPS EFFORT TO SEIZE DEVILS DICIPLES TRADEMARK ‘COLORS’ As Motorcycle Clubs continue to fight to save their patch, federal prosecutors have dropped a controversial bid to seize the trademark owned by the Devils Diciples MC, though the move does not end trademark challenges involving club colors. In filings made on August 29, 2016 in federal court in Detroit, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan filed a notice dismissing the DDMC Trademark forfeiture, which states; “The government hereby provides notice that it is not seeking to forfeit the DDMC Trademark in this criminal proceeding and hereby dismisses it from the First Forfeiture Bill of Particulars.” Most law enforcement asset-forfeiture efforts target conventional property, but prosecutors began trying to seize the Devils Diciples’ trademark as a byproduct of a criminal case in which prosecutors in October 2014 itemized property they wanted to seize, from guns to slot machines, and at the end of the 32-page property listing prosecutors included the club’s trademark. “These trademark cases are important to the clubs, whose free association has been threatened by the attempts by (prosecutors) to enjoin use of their membership (marks) by non-indicted persons,” Devils Diciples attorney Fritz Clapp told the McClatchyDC news site, adding that such cases have established important precedents regarding forfeiture of collective membership marks and the implications of free speech and association. The prosecutor’s decision now to leave the Devils Diciples’ trademark alone does not put the brakes on other attempts to seize clubs’ colors as, most notably, the government is still taking aim at the Mongol Nation, whose intellectual property has been sought by federal prosecutors since 2008. A federal appellate court is now considering the Mongol Nation case. OREGON BIKER SCORES A WIN IN DISCRIMINATION CASE After 14 years of spotless service, Ron Godwin was fired from his job as an Oregon youth corrections officer because of his club patch. A Grants Pass, Oregon police officer saw Godwin on his bike, wearing his club patch, called his boss and said Godwin was a member of a “criminal gang.” After a brief, so-called investigation, Godwin’s boss fired him. Oregon’s AIM (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) and COC (Confederation of Clubs) Attorney Sam Hochberg took up the case and filed suit in Federal Court in Medford, with assistance from lawyer Chris Bottoms. Depositions were taken, and with the help of 42
ACLU volunteer lawyer Sara K. Staggs, the case was thoroughly briefed. The trial court ruled that, based on statements in depositions, Godwin had no case under the law. The case never got to the jury, but the ruling was appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and argued by ACLU volunteer lawyer Cody Hoesly. On August 10, 2016, a three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit issued a 17-page Memorandum opinion, including one dissent, and reversed that decision, sending it back to District Court for trial. The panel analyzed cases about government employees’ rights of free speech and association, and found the State showed no legitimate interest that outweighed Ron Godwin’s First Amendment rights. As a Memorandum decision, the “unpublished” ruling can be cited in any Federal Court, so it’s useful nationwide. “This is an important decision for the free speech and free association rights of all bikers, and club members in particular,” says Hochberg, now “Of Counsel” to Christopher Slater, the new Oregon and Washington AIM and Oregon COC Attorney. The case of Ronald Godwin v. Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, et al, now goes back to the trial court, absent further appeal or settlement. TRAFFIC STATISTICS SHOW RISE IN FATALITIES, FEDS ISSUE CALL TO ACTION Statistics compiled by the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that 35,092 people died in traffic crashes in 2015, ending a five-decade trend of declining fatalities with a 7.2% increase in deaths, reflecting 2,348 more fatalities from motor vehicle crashes than in 2014. Fatalities increased from 2014 to 2015 in almost all segments of the population—passenger vehicle occupants (+6.6%), passenger cars (+5.7%), large trucks (+11%), SUV occupants (+10.1%), van occupants (+9.3%), pickup truck occupants (+4.7%), pedestrians (+9.5%), bicyclists (+12.2%), motorcyclists (+8.3%), alcohol-impaired driving fatalities (+3.2%), male (+7.0%) / female (+7.4%), daytime (+7.2%) / nighttime (+7.1%). The estimated number of police-reported crashes increased by 3.8%, from 6.0 to 6.3 million, and there were 105,000 more people injured in motor vehicle crashes. According to NHTSA, job growth and low fuel prices were two factors that led to increased driving, including increased leisure driving and driving by young people. More driving can contribute to higher fatality rates. In 2015, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased 3.5 percent over 2014, the largest increase since 1992, nearly 25 years ago, though the fatality rate per 100 million VMT increased to 1.12 from 1.08 in 2014 which was the lowest since NHTSA began collecting fatality data through the Fatality Analysis Reporting System in 1975. Upon releasing this new data, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Call to Action: “We are calling on data scientists, public health experts, students and researchers -- even if you have never thought about road safety before -- to dive in to these data and help answer these important questions, es-
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pecially on tough issues like pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities.” Interested organizations, companies and concerned citizens can download and analyze the data (ftp://ftp.nhtsa.dot.gov/ fars/2015/) and share your insights at opendata@dot.gov. GEORGIA EXTENDS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT Affective July 1, 2016 legislation in Georgia has modified the state’s handlebar height law to allow for taller bars. Signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal, House Bill 166, the “Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act” increased the maximum measured height of a motorcycle’s handlebars from 15 inches above the seat to 25 inches. Georgia is among 30 states that limit the height of handlebars. Without a federal standard, the regulation of handlebars on motorcycles rests with the states. Currently, 11 states limit the height of handlebars to 15 inches above the saddle. Five others require the handlebars to be below the height of the shoulder. Last summer, South Dakota, which hosts the annual Sturgis Rally became the most recent state to repeal its shoulder level statute, legalizing so-called “ape hangers” just in time for the 75th annual rally. Discriminatory in nature, handlebar height laws have no impact on rider safety, and most were adopted by states decades ago to provide police with an excuse to pull over bikers on choppers. VULNERABLE ROAD USERS COMPONENT ADDED TO ACT DRIVER’S LICENSE TESTS Young drivers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) around Canberra, Australia’s capital city, will have to be able to prove they can share the road safely with cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians before they’ll be granted a license, the ACT government has announced. People applying for learner permits or provisional licenses must demonstrate they can drive around vulnerable road users or risk failing their test, the ACT’s Road safety Minister Shane Rattenbury told The Sydney Morning Herald. October 2016
“It’s really exciting that more and more Canberrans are choosing to walk and cycle around Canberra,” he said. “However, it’s important that we ensure that our road rules can accommodate all road users safely, and that all road users are aware of these rules.” Twenty extra questions will be added to the road rules knowledge test. Applicants must score 100% on this section to gain their learner’s license. During their practical driving test, learners going for their “Ps” (Provisional P1 license) must demonstrate they can navigate roads with bicycle lanes and move through areas of slow traffic where motorcyclists may be lane-filtering. Applicants will be tested in areas frequented by cyclists and pedestrians, including shared zones, town centers, group centers, aged-care facilities and school zones. DO YOU TRUST YOUR NEWS SOURCE? When Gallup pollsters recently asked the question: “How much trust and confidence do you have in the media?” respondents cited “Great Deal / Fair Amount” by only 32%, the lowest number on the subject in Gallup’s 34 year history. In contrast, the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) has been disseminating timely and accurate motorcycle news and information for over three decades, and the AIM/NCOM Motorcycle ENews Service now reaches over a million motorcyclists across the country and around the globe with each monthly edition of NCOM Biker Newsbytes, Calls-To-Action, and important news releases of interest to ALL motorcyclists in the riding community. Concerned clubs, organizations and riders’ rights activists are encouraged to subscribe to this free biker news service at www.ON-ABIKE.com or by calling AIM/NCOM at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The law will never make men free, it is men that have to make the law free.” ~ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American naturalist, poet and philosopher
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LEGAL 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 AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 800-531-2424/ 1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com
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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
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Sloan’s Monthly Pancake Breakfast Date: 10/01/2016 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV, 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 All you can eat Pancakes and fixings for your $5 Charitable Donation - after breakfast weather permitting, we Ride! Adrenaline Bar & Grill Fan Football Saturdays Date: 10/01/2016, 10/08/2016, 10/15/2016, 10/22/2016, 10/29/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Location: Adrenaline Bar & Grill, 200 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090 Join Adrenaline for Fan Football Saturdays Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. H-D of Cool Springs Fall Frenzy w/ Shelby Lee Lowe Date: 10/01/2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: H-D Cool Springs, 7128 South Springs Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 Free Beer! Free Food! Free Live Music from Shelby Lee Lowe! Women Of Rock “Squeeze a Boob, Save a Life” Date: 10/01/2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Adrenaline Bar & Grill, 200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37090 Women of Rock to benefit breast cancer awareness. Poker run, prizes, vendors, games and many of the best women of Rock in the business, Geneva, Amy Brown from Phoenix Rising, Jesse Blair, Pamela Gentry and more! Vendors can set up for a fee of $25.00 and the Benefit Ride will be $10.00 per person and $15.00 for a couple. Don’t ride? You can still participate with our In House Benefit Walk, $10 Per Hand. Call Carol at 615-281-7279 FMI. Chopper’s Grill Funtastic Sunday’s Date: 10/02/2016, 10/09/2016, 10/16/2016, 10/23/2016, 10/30/2016 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138 Join us on Funtastic Sunday for Free Food and Funtastic Karaoke from 3-7! Silverado Rivergate Bike Night Date: 10/05/2016 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Silverado, 709 Rivergate Pkwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 TN’s Largest Bike Night Every Wednesday Night! Live Music, Free Hot Dogs & $2.50 Bud Products. 46
Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 10/05/2016 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come out every Wednesday for Bike night with Crystal Karaoke and Free Hot Dogs! Homeless Benefit Ride Date: 10/08/2016 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Highway 12 Motorsports, 5110 Ashland City Highway, Nashville, TN 37218 Soul Seekers of Nashville & Highway 12 Motorsports Homeless Benefit Ride. All proceeds benefit “Room In The Inn”. Registration at Highway 12 Motorsports: 9:00 AM, Kickstands Up: 10:30 AM. $20 or new sweatshirts, hoodies, thermal underwear (sizes XL, XXL, XXXL). 50mile ride to Room In The Inn campus. Info: David B. 615-578-8893. Appleton H-D Demo Day / Party On The Patio Date: 10/08/2016 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy. 41-A ByPass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Come Experience The Difference of the 2017 Models. Take a test ride and come party with us on the Patio. Free Grill Out. Bumpus H-D of Collierville Customer SWAP Meet and American Red Cross Blood Drive Date: 10/08/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D Collierville, 325 S. Byhalia Rd. Collierville, TN 38017 Call us today to reserve a space for the SWAP meet or let us know if you plan on giving blood! We will have Free Brunch from 10-12pm! Join us for a fun day! Keltics MC Biketoberfest Date: 10/08/2016 Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Adrenaline Bar & Grill, 200 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090 50/50, Raffle, Vendors, $5 Dinner Plates, Full Bar and Menu. WRKQ Radio Station Bike Show Date: 10/08/2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: WRKQ, 880 Englewood Rd, Madisonville, TN 37354 All proceeds go to Boots on the Ground to take care of our homeless Veterans right here in Tennessee. $10 per entree. There will be live music and vendors on-site.
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The Shed- Sam Lewis Indoor Show Date: 10/08/2016 Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint 1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37801 Sam Lewis returns to The Smokin’ Monkey Lounge at The Shed! Except this time, he’s bringing a full band! Saturday, Oct. 8th. Doors at 7pm Show starts at 8pm $10 tickets. *NOTE: This is not part of the Summer Concert Series, VIP Passes will not be accepted. All entrants must have a ticket. H-D of Cool Springs Fall Frenzy Date: 10/08/2016 – 10/09/2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: H-D Cool Springs, 7128 South Springs Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 Free Beer! Free Food! Free Live Music! Silverado Rivergate Bike Night Date: 10/12/2016 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Silverado, 709 Rivergate Pkwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 TN’s Largest Bike Night Every Wednesday Night! Live Music, Free Hot Dogs & $2.50 Bud Products. Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 10/12/2016 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come out every Wednesday for Bike night with Crystal Karaoke and Free Hot Dogs! Appleton H-D Women’s H-D101 Garage Party Date: 10/13/2016 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy. 41-A ByPass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Everything you need to know from headlights to tailpipes. 2 for $200! Attend both workshops for an entry to win a $200 gift card! Sloan’s Super Saturday & Sidewalk Sale Date: 10/15/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV, 2233 NW Broad St. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 3rd Saturday of every month in 2016... October’s Schedule: Join us for our Fall Sidewalk Sale & Free lunch. It all starts at 11:30am until the food runs out. Any Motorcycle Club (MC) that would like to have us as a start point, a stop point, or an end point for their ride on any of our Super Saturdays, just contact Deb before Saturday, and she will order more food. You may reach her at (615) 225-6030, or by email at debs@sloanscycle.com.
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Outlaws Fifth Annual Swapmeet and Bike Show Date: 10/15/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: 1022 Free Silver Rd, Nashville, TN 37207 Old School Swapmeet Rain or shine $5.00 admission. Free vendor space with admission. Call for info at 615-226-9156. Bumpus H-D of Collierville Annual Ghost River HOG Pignic Date: 10/15/2016 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus H-D Collierville, 325 S. Byhalia Rd. Collierville, TN 38017 Come hang out with us and the Ghost River HOG Chapter! 50/50 drawing, $5 Lunch, Drink and biker Games! Come on out and have a good time and see what the HOG’s are all about! H-D of Cool Springs Fall Frenzy Date: 10/15/2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: H-D Cool Springs, 7128 South Springs Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 Free Beer! Free Food! Free Live Music! Tyler Barrett Memorial Ride Date: 10/15/2016 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Bent Wrench Roadhouse, 4724 Ashland City Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043 Parade Ride from Appleton H-D to Bent Wrench Roadhouse. Registration: 1pm, Kick Stand Up: 2:30pm. $20 per bike. All proceeds will go to Clarksville PD’s “Shop with a Cop” program. Food, beverage and live music at the Bent Wrench starting at 3pm until 7pm. $10 per plate. Catalyst Cycles Bike Night Date: 10/15/2016 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: The Garage Bar, 405 N Front St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Live Music, Cold Beer & Corn Hole. Marines Toys for Tots Ride Date: 10/16/2016 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Sevier County Farirgrounds, 754 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37862 Ride with Knoxville H-D and Colboch H-D for the Marine Corp Toys for Tots ride 2016! The fairgrounds open at 9am and the first 100 people get a free home cooked breakfast! The Matthew Hickey Band will be performing live at the Fairgrounds prior to the ride. The ride will leave at 1pm and head to Colboch H-D. Cost is $15 dollars per rider or a new unwrapped toy. Please Do Not Donate Stuffed animal or toy weapons.
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Silverado Rivergate Bike Night Date: 10/19/2016 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Silverado, 709 Rivergate Pkwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 TN’s Largest Bike Night Every Wednesday Night! Live Music, Free Hot Dogs & $2.50 Bud Products. Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 10/19/2016 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come out every Wednesday for Bike night with Crystal Karaoke and Free Hot Dogs! Bumpus H-D of Collierville Customization Workshop Date: 10/22/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Bumpus H-D Collierville, 325 S. Byhalia Rd. Collierville, TN 38017 Come to our customization workshop and discover new ways to customize! We will be highlighting new parts and accessories from the 2017 model year! Call to reserve a spot today! 901-316-1121. “Hope for Harley” Fundraiser Date: 10/22/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Bent Wrench Roadhouse, 4724 Ashland City Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043 Bent Wrench will be hosting a fundraiser for Harley Watts on Saturday October 22nd at 10am. Harley has been diagnosed with brain cancer and she can use our help in continuing the long fight she has ahead of her. The event will kick off with a community yard sale on our 1.7 acre property. There will be tons of room to set up to sell all the stuff you have been meaning to get rid of over the years. If you are interested in securing a space to sell your things, please send an email to bwroadhouse@gmail.com We will contact everyone wishing to set up a booth with a confirmation and the set up details approximately 1 week prior to the event. We ask that anyone wishing to secure a booth to donate anywhere from 50 to 100 percent of their proceeds to Harley’s cause. During the community yard sale, there will be live music, BBQ plates for sale, and a 50/50 raffle. After the yard sale is complete, there will be a Live Auction hosted by Tim Burks. If you wish to donate an auction item, please call 615-210-1799. This is an All Age event. In the event of rain, the event will be held the following day on Sunday October 23rd. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ hopeforharleywatts 48
Knoxville Harley-Davidson Ride to Oakes Farm Date: 10/22/2016 Time: 5:15 PM Location: Knoxville Harley-Davidson, 5800 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 Join Knoxville Harley-Davidson for a ride to the Corn Maze in Corryton at Oakes Farm! We will go KSU at 5:15pm. Please see Candy in Motorclothes to get signed up. $10.95 per person kids are welcome on this ride! H-D of Cool Springs Fall Frenzy Date: 10/22/2016 – 10/23/2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: H-D Cool Springs, 7128 South Springs Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 Free Beer! Free Food! Silverado Rivergate Final Bike Night Blowout Party w/ Geneva Date: 10/26/2016 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Silverado, 709 Rivergate Pkwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 TN’s Largest Bike Night Every Wednesday Night! Live Music, Free Hot Dogs & $2.50 Bud Products. Chopper’s Grill Bike Night Date: 10/26/2016 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138 Come out every Wednesday for Bike night with Crystal Karaoke and Free Hot Dogs! Cigar Station Bike Night Date: 10/27/2016 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Cigar Station, 5075 Main St, Ste A1, Spring Hill, TN 37174 Cigar Station Bike Night Last Thursday of the month. Get that scoot out and ride to Spring Hill and join us for Bike Night! We have music, FREE food & Cigar & Beer deals! Chopper’s Grill Halloween Bash Scary Saraoke Date: 10/28/2016 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Chopper’s Grill, 1200 Donelson Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138 Get out your Best Costume for a chance to Win $$$ Prizes, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. Best Witch’s Brew in Town! Beware of the Fruit. Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville Demo Truck Date: 10/28/2016 – 10/29/2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Indian of Knoxville, 5820 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 The Indian Motorcycle demo fleet rolls in to Knoxville on Oct 28th and 29th at Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville. Come ride the full fleet of 2017 Indian Motorcycles. Proper riding gear is required and a Motorcycle License. This is a Free Event!
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Bumpus H-D of Collierville Monster Madness Car & Bike Show Date: 10/29/2016 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Bumpus Harley-Davidson Collierville, 325 S. Byhalia Rd. Collierville, TN 38017 Live Music: Cruisn’ Heavy, Smokin Hot BBQ Food Truck, George Perkins Artworks-Pin Striping, Sports Clips, Car and Bike Show: One Grand Prize Winner of $500, Costume Contest and prizes! Come dressed up in your costume and hang out with us! Appleton H-D Riding Academy Reunion Ride Date: 10/29/2016 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Appleton Harley-Davidson, 2501 Hwy. 41-A ByPass, Clarksville, TN 37043 Calling all VIB (Very Important Bikers) Kickstands up at 12PM. Following the run, free food & action packed fun. Catalyst Cycles Bike Night Date: 10/29/2016 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: The Garage Bar, 405 N Front St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Live Music, Cold Beer & Corn Hole. Adrenaline Bar & Grill Halloween Ball - All Black Attire w/ Sam Fox Date: 10/29/2016 Time: 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM Location: Adrenaline Bar & Grill, 200 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090 Halloween Ball October 29th @ 8pm with guest DJ Sam Fox, all Black Attire, Buffet Dinner Served, Prizes & More!!!
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East Tennessee Toy Run Date: 10/30/2016 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium, 3540 Line Dr, Kodak, TN 37764 We are pleased to announce that this is our 25th year of supporting local families at Christmas time. Come join us for a beautiful ride thru the Tennessee hills. End at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville (The Shed) and enjoy music, fun activities and fellowship. All bikes welcome. $10.00 per rider. Gates open at 9am, Kick Stands up at 1pm. For more information and to pre-register visit our website at www.shilohriders.com 20th Annual Highway 41 Toy Convoy & Show Date: 11/06/2016 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Raiders Academy, 865 McMinnville Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355 Celebrating its 20th year, the Highway 41 Toy Convoy and Show is inviting ALL VEHICLES to join the only convoy of its type in the South. Don’t be fooled by wannabes. Highway 41 is the original convoy that invites everything that rolls. Help us CELEBRATE 20 years in helping the children of Middle TN! Please bring New unwrapped toy. Line up 11am, KSU 1:00pm. See ad in this issue for all the details or call 931-857-3643. October 2016
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