VOLUME 9 ISSUE 5 SEPTEMBER 2010
kenny rosser a man on a mission
(this month’s reader’s ride, story inside!)
Where There’s Bikes, There’s Going To Be Thunder.
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THUNDER ROADS KENTUCKY MAGAZINE OWNER / EDITOR JOHN CULBERTSON 613 HILLSIDE RD. POWDERLY, KY 42367 PHONE: 270-543-4993 EMAIL: john@thunderroadskentucky.com BILLING MELISSA CULBERTSON melissa@thunderroadskentucky.com SALES JOHN CULBERTSON 270-543-4993 MELISSA CULBERTSON 270-543-7442 CONTRIBUTORS: Dirty Ed, Doc Holiday Jimmy and Janie Rhoades Chrissie Putty, Mike and Dee Leigh Douglas
It’s hard to believe that it’s already September, summer will be over before we know it. Hopefully the weather will start to cool off. It’s been a hot one his summer as many of you know. But it doesn’t seem to bother us when we are on the road with the wind in our face. There is a lot going on this month. Make sure you check out the calendar to see what’s going on near you. As always remember to send your events to events@thunderroadskentucky. com or submit them on our website. I just got back in from Hawg Valley and there are lots of pics that will be posted next month. If any of our readers where there I hope you got the chance to stop by and say hi. I had a great time and I’m sure everyone that was in attendance did as well. As always remember to visit out advertisers and tell them you saw them here in Thunder Roads thanks to them we are still going after 100 issues. Time for me to head out, until next month take care and ride safe.
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COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP w/ ORANGE 4 Heaping Tbls. of Parmessan Grated Cheese; MARMELADE & RED PEPPER-FLAKE DIPPING divided up 1 Tbl. Whole Milk or Heavy Cream SAUCE (inspired by: Paula & Bobby Deen segment w/ a Touch of Thunder added in for good measure)
1 Bottle Peanut Oil for frying (Peanut Oil has a verg high tolerance to burning) 1/2 Cup of All-Purpose Flour Salt & Cracked Pepper to Taste 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 2/3 Cup of Coconut Milk 2 Cups Shredded Sweetened Coconut 1/2 Cup of Panko (Japaneese Bread Crumbs; in the same aisle as flour and regular bread crumbs) 1 Pound Large Shrimp; peeled & deveined or you can use frozen shrimp with tails left on. Just thaw first and remove shells. In a large, heavy pot, heat apprx. 2 inches of peanut oil until the end of a wooden spoon inserted in middle of oil makes little tiny bubbles all around the wood. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt & pepper and baking powder. Add the coconut milk and whisk until smooth. Let batter stand for apprx. 15 minutes. Now, in a wide shallow bowl, toss the shredded coconut and the Panko together. Put your shrimp; several at time, into the batter. Remove one at a time and dredge it into the coconut & Panko mixture, pressing down to help the mixture adhere to the shrimp. Fry the shrimp in batches in hot peanut oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Use a slotted spoon and transfer shrimp to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Serve shrimp w/ below dipping sauce. DIPPING SAUCE 1/2 Cup of Orange Marmalade 4 tsps. of Rice Wine Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Add all Dipping Sauce ingredients to a small pot on low temp. Heat thru for apprx. 10 minutes. Stir every now and then to combine flavors. Absolutely phenomenal flavor! FRESH LEMON & LEMON ZEST LINGUINE 1 Pkg. Linguine 1/4 Cup of Minced Onion or Shallot 3 Cloves of Garlic; Crushed 3 Tbls. Butter; Melted 1 8-oz. Carton of Sour Cream 6 Thunder Roads Kentucky
2 Tbls. of Lemon-Pepper Seasoning Salt & Cracked Pepper to Taste 1 Whole Lemon; Zested - (medium size lemon) 1 Tbl. of Real Lemon Juice - (use same one zested) *be sure and slice lemon in half and squeeze with top part up, that way you don’t get any of the seeds. And remember when zesting to just barely hit the lemon on your rasper cause’ if you go down to the skin then it will be very bitter. 2 Tbls. of Freshly Chopped Parsley Leaves 2 Tbls. of Fresh Chopped Chives *If you use bottled it’s o.k. as long as new bottle and not old spices) Cook linguine according to package. Remember to salt your water generously that pasta cooks in. In a large skillet cook onion or shallots & garlic in butter, stirring continually until tender and translucent but not browned. Stir in sour cream, 2 Tbls. of the Parmesan, milk, lemon-pepper, salt & pepper, lemon juice & lemon zest. Cook for apprx. 2-3 minutes. Drain your pasta well and then add directly to skillet. Turn off heat and take tongs and toss your pasta gently but thuroughly, adding parsley and chives and remaining other 2 Tbls. of Parmesan. Serve warm with hot, crusty Italian bread and garlic butter. Yum! RED VELVET CAKE SANDWICHES w/ CREAM CHEESE OR BUTTER CREAM FROSTING 1 Box of Red Velvet Cake Mix; Prepare in bowl to package directions. *You can actually use any flavor of cake mix you prefer. Preheat oven. Take an X-Large cookie sheet and spray w/ coating. Next, take an ice-cream scoop and and scoop out same size dips of cake batter and gently drop onto cookie sheet. Make sure you space far emough apart so that when they cook & spread out they’re giant size, soft & puffy cookie sandwiches. Remove from oven & cool thuroughly. Gently take a spatula and life from sheet. Frost each inside w/ your favorite frosting and smoosh together to form a cake sandwich. The Red Velvet w/ Cream Cheese truly is spectacular just because of the bright red color!
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Wildcat Harley Davidson
Birthday Celebration
On Saturday July 10, Wildcat Harley Davidson in London, Ky. turned one year old and celebrated with a huge open house, complete with a humongous fireworks display of 2600 ballistic shells choreographed to music. The Hasty Street Band, Medley Boys Band, and Wild River Band provided music as food vendors provided about any kind of food and drinks the thousand or more attendees could want. There was even a huge inflatable fun area for the many kids there with their parents. A camera malfunction caused me to miss pictures of the fireworks display but believe me it was awesome! So Happy Birthday Wildcat H-D, I hope birthday #2 is as enjoyable. You guys know how to throw a party! DIRTY ED TRM KY. 8 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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A Difference of Opinion Toni,
A Note from the Owner of Thunder Roads Kentucky There was an article published in the August issue written by Toni Shearon about the Little Sturgis Rally which also expressed some opinions about the Shawneetown Rally and Hogdaddy’s Saloon in Illinois. The views expressed in this article are not the opinions of Thunder Roads Kentucky magazine or its staff. This was a completely biased article which I shouldn’t have allowed to be published in this magazine. The reason why is because I was at this event and didn’t feel that any of these opinions were just. One thing I have learned though is that a lot of people do read this magazine and it was never my intention to offend any of our readers or advertisers by publishing this article. But unfortunately people are entitled to have their opinion and not everyone may agree with it. I myself had a great time at Shawneetown and I enjoy attending this event every year along with several friends. Thank you, John Culbertson Owner/Editor of Thunder Roads Kentucky Magazine To the Readers: This letter is in response to the article I wrote in the August issue on the Lil’ Sturgis Rally that had negative overtones towards the Shawneetown Rally. I was given liberty to express my opinion, so it’s only fair that Marti be allowed to express hers’. Thanks for the insight, girl. toni @ Thunder Roads TN
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I am writing regarding your article on Little Sturgis in the August 2010 issue, more pointedly the remarks you made in regard to the Shawneetown Street Rally. Let me begin by saying that I am a big fan of Shawneetown, as are MANY other people ! I and others who have read your article do not feel that you gave the afore mentioned Rally a fair shake. While I will agree that some sort of a system needs to be worked out for folks who only want to come in for one day, maybe a different colored arm band at $ 5.00 a piece or something along that line. However, $ 10.00 per person for the entire Rally is extremely reasonable! Had you bothered to experience the whole Rally by camping there for it’s entirety, you would have possibly had a different take on it. Firstly, many people who are there, are there because Little Sturgis is overpriced, and over crowded. As well as the fact that almost every year there is at worst a fatality, and at the least, at least one violent fight. At Shawneetown the State Police or Sheriff is readily available making many rounds through the downtown area and through the campsites. They are there and ever present in case needed, however they do not harass people just out to have a good time. I have never heard of anyone even being harassed for nudity, or public drinking, after all, it is a Bike Rally . As a for instance, there was an incident at last year’s Rally, where a large Club was going to make a “showing” over an incident the night before. The State Police showed up in force to keep the peace, but never bothered anyone who was there to have a good time, they just ensured everyone’s safety. Further, Hogdaddy’s may not have air, but no one seems to mind, as it’s such a good time, also there are other bars a couple of doors down, (with different activities and entertainment incidentally,) which do have air. Then on the main stage out on the street, there is always music or comedy going on as well. This Rally is a great place to meet new people either kicking back at your campsite, shopping at vendor’s booths, or checking out the various entertainment. I love to kick back at camp with a cool drink in hand and just watch the fun roll or stroll by, doing the bead thang, sharing an occasional beer with a new friend, welcoming old friends into the camp just to hang out. This is a very laid back Rally, and has a whole different feel than Little Sturgis. On the flip side, my Husband says he will never go back to Little Sturgis, because it is too expensive, too rough, too crowded etc. and he doesn’t want to expose me to that. If we want that type of party hard atmosphere, we go pay our money to “HogRock” very well organized, roomy, shady and most importantly very secure, as is Shawneetown. Definately more bang for the buck either way, depending upon the type of Rally one wants to attend. Tim York really knows how to put on an event, any way you slice it ! I feel that it is only responsible journalism to fully research a topic before you comment on it, which obviously you did not when it comes to Shawneetown Street Rally. In all fairness, you should print my letter in order to give your readers something to compare these Rallies and make a fair, educated decision as to the one they want to attend. Sincerely, Marti in Western Kentucky
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KENTUCKY EVENTS 2010
September 2nd thru 5th Ballard Bike Rally Barlow, KY 2170 Wayside Inn Road Barlow, KY Gates open at 10am on Thursday No one under 18yrs Admitted Photo ID Required No Firearms, Golf Carts, ATVs, or Attitudes Primitive Camping $25/Gate Fee, $25/Support Vehicle All Motorcycles Welcome. For more info contact Don Blankenship 270334-3620
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September 2nd Chick Ridge Rally Hardinsburg, KY Orry Kraw, Unleashed, Bag Lady Sue, Bike Show by Biker up Magazine. dj all weekend at the Barn all kinds of fun and crazy events for all. Poker run Saturday morning. Entry fee still just $20 per arm band Hope to see y’all at Chick Ridge Home of the Biggest Hardest Cock for Miles come and see for yourself!!!!!! For more info contact chickridgebikerally@yahoo.com or 270-617-0508 September 10th thru 12th Bikers for Christ State Rally Gilbertsville, KY The Kentucky Chapters of Bikers for Christ is sponsoring this weekend event at the Ken Bar Inn in Gilbertsville, KY. Package price includes lodging for Friday & Saturday nights, Banquet on Friday night, All 3 meals on Saturday and brunch on Sunday after morning service. There will be music and special speakers at each service. Our founding father of BFC, Pastor Fred Zariczny, from Oceanside, CA. will be speaking Saturday night. There will also be a Jesus Ride through the Trace on Saturday morning. Contact Sonny Garrett at 27-952-0544 or email bfcsturgisky@earthlink.net for more info. September 10th thru 12th Morehead Motorcycle and Music Rally Morehead, KY Morehead Motorcycle and Music Rally! Friday September 10, 2010 Sunday September 12, 2010. Morehead, Kentucky. Rally / Bike Show. The rally is going to be at the Moon Light Stage. This event starts at 4pm on Saturday. The bike show will have 10 classes. Poker runs. Music. Vendors. Call if you have any questions 606-356-4669 September 11th Lifebridge for Animals Rover Run Motorcycle Show & Ride Shelbyville, KY The ride begins at the fairgrounds in Shelbyville. Must register by 9:00am. We will start riding at around 10:30am. This is an hour and a half ride. The bike show will be at
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the fairgrounds too. A good time to register is at 9:00am. The show will start at 10:00am.All proceeds go to Lifebridge for Animals. For more info contact 502-321-7165
September 12th 7th Annual Crusade for Children Poker Run London, KY Ride begins and ends at Wildcat Harley Davidson 575 Hal Rogers Pkwy in London. 1 up $20 2 up $25 additional hands $5. September 11th Dice Run and Pig Free t-shirt and a ticket for a chance Roast Louisville, KY to win a new Harley to first The Dice Run will begin at Buffalo 100 registered riders. Tickets also Wings & Rings (6501 Bardstown Rd.) available at participating and end at the Hitching Post (7314 Kroger stores for $5. Registration Fegenbush Lane). Stops will include from 11a-1p. Kickstands up at Jim Beam, L&E’s, and Two-Lane. 1:30p. Rain date Sept. 19th. Music Come out and support the Spina Bifida provided by Hour Glass 11. Assoc. of KY September 18th Custom Biker Wear Registration at Wings & Rings: Ride for the troops Sturgis, KY 10:00am-11:30am leaves @ 10a from Custom Biker Riders will depart at 12:00pm Wear $10 includes free t-shirt For Cost: $25 per driver, $10 per rider more info call (270) 333-7244 (Cost includes: T-shirt for all PREREGISTERED, Food Ticket, September 18th Kentucky Wheels Dice Hand) Extra Dice Hand: $5 PRE-REGISTER: www.sbak.org Food, Pig-Out/Bourbon Festival Poker Run 2004 N Mulberry St/I-65 at exit 94 50/50’s, Door Prizes, Auction, FUN ! behind White Castle, Elizabethtown. For more info contact 502-727-7019 FMI call Lee (502) 262-8359. September 11th 8th Annual Law Come ride with us on a poker run Enforcement Memorial Benefit Ride where we eat at every stop. $10/ From: 09:00am to: 04:00pm this hand includes food & drinks, door event is to raise money for the prizes, 50/50 drawing before we Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial go over to the Bourbon Festival. Foundation. This year we will also For a list of events go to www. honor, on the 9th anniversary of 9-11 kybourbonfestival.com Sign in all active and retired military. There 11am-12pm EST. Visit www. will be a guest speaker, retired CW-5 kentuckywheels.net Vic P. Gilliland, U.S. Army. For more info contact Joe L. Gilliland 859-749September 18th Pig Out Bourbon 2137 Festival Poker Run Elizabethtown, KY Kentucky Wheels Pig-Out, Bourbon September 11th 8th Annual “A Ride 2 Festival Poker Run Remember” Registration from 11am until Noon presented by Blue Knights $10 Hand Poker Run International Law Enforcement Food and Drinks, Door Prizes 50/50 Motorcycle Club, Inc. KY Chapter Drawing, Multiple stop poker run XI and The Mercer County E.M.S. Join in on the Bourbon Festival as Registration from 9:00-11:00 AM well!! For more info contact Lee at the Kentucky Law Enforcement 502-262-8359 Complex, Campus of Eastern KY University, Richmond, KY Registration September 18th 3rd Annual Bourbon Fun Run Fisherville, KY of $20/bike and $10/co-rider The ride begins at Crickets Gas includes: Event year bar (first year Station. Register at 9:00am. At hangers available for purchase) Ride around 10:30 the ride will start to (Police Escorted), Event tee-shirt for begin. After the ride there will be first 150 registered, Program and 50/50 drawings, raffles, door prizes Meal. FMI contact Pam Smallwood and much more. Call if you have any (859) 622-8081 or Joe Gilliland (859) 622-5073 or the Kentucky Law questions call 502-417-0736 Enforcement Memorial Foundation September 23rd-26th AMRA Harley (859) 622-2221 Drag Finals Bowling Green, KY www.blueknightskyxi.us see ad on page 23 for more info September 11th Red Knights KY September 25th Riding for a Legacy Chapter 1 Fun Run Danville, KY Registration starts at 9am in the old Poker Run Louisville, KY Registration On-site registration K-Mart parking lot near Kroger in from 10am to 11:30am at the Mount Danville. Kickstands go up at 11am. Join us for our ride to the state fallen Washington Fire Protection District fire fighter memorial of Juniper Hill In Station One: 772 North Bardstown Frankfort to which ride proceeds will Road, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. go. $10 per bike $5 per passenger. For Light breakfast will be served, and T-shirts given. Pre-register more info call Kenny Baldwin 859online at http://pokerrun.kinsafe. 516 -1453 or Clarence Roller 859326-0740 September 2010
com/. Pre-registration is optional, but will allow us to alert you of last minute rain date changes! Entry Fees $20 entry fee, $10 for passenger via cash or check per vehicle. Collected day of event at registration.Rain Date: Sunday, September 26th For more information contact: WHAS Crusade for Children 520 West Chestnut St. Louisville, KY USA 40202 Phone: (502) 582-7706 September 25th Charley’s Benefit Ride Louisville, KY Joe’s is where the ride is going to start. Registration is between 11:00am - 12:00pm. The cost to ride is $20.00 per bike and $10.00 for the ride. Any extra hands are $10.00. There will be an action and a BBQ at the last stop. Call if you have any questions call 502-387-9750 September 25th VFD Poker Run Webbville, KY Poker Run 100 miles throughout Lawrence, Carter, and Elliot Counties in beautiful, scenic Eastern KY. Prizes are given. Free cookout after the ride for participants. Lots of good clean fun. Call if you have any questions call 606-367-2830
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ELKTON BIKE NIGHTS Thursdays @ Town Square in Elkton, KY from 5-8pm GRANDVIEW TAVERN Fridays see ad on page 37 for details ROCA BAR Wednesdays see ad on this page.
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SALES & SERVICE American Legend Motorcycles 228 Lisle Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 Sales: 1-888-272-9143 Tech: 859-255-3544 www.legendmcs.com Bay 6 Motorcycle & ATV 12201 HWY 41 North Evansville IN 47725 812-867-4113 H-D & Indian Certified Tech Bernie’s Custom Cycle LLC 107 Big Hill Ave. Richmond, KY 40475 859-623-2453 Bubba’s Cycle Shop 1940 St. 181 South Greenville, KY 42345 270-338-6404 C & M Cycles Inc. 2162 Richmond Rd. Irvine, KY 40336 606-723-1287 Central Auto Sales 11 State Route 109S Clay, KY 42404 cent2058@bellsouth.net 270-664-2058/2553 Dave’s Custom Cycles 613 US Hwy. 41 A Henderson, KY 4240 270-826-3191
Matt’s Chop Shop 6836 Us Hwy 231 Utica, Ky 42376 270-256-2564
American Legion Post #61 113 Legion Drive Central City, KY 42330 270-754-9055
Paradise Cycles 1143 Commercial Dr. Lexington, KY 40505 859-967-3627
Braunie’s Bar 318 Main Street Tell City, IN 812-547-8803 Oldest Bar in Tell City
S & B Cycles 865 N. Main St. Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (502) 859-1853 The Bike Shop 897 Nandino Blvd. Suite #8 Lexington, KY 40511 859-288-4778 Fax: 859-288-4779 The Sled Shed Big Twin Repair Lexington, Ky 859-333-4140 Ultimate Thunder 308 Fackler Street Danville, KY 40422 859-236-1434 Fax: 859-236-1410 “Under New Ownership” V-Twin Cycles 3427 W. Hwy. 80 Somerset, KY 42503 606-679-6925
ATTORNEYS
Gateway Cycle 1516 Colesbury Circle Lexington, KY 4511 859-327-3535
Joe Jarrell Attorney at Law 129 West Short St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-233-3963 859-361-0509
Lexington Motorsports 2049 Bryant Rd. Lexington, KY 40509 859-253-0322 www.lexingtonmotorsports.com
John Rice Attorney at Law P.L.C. 29 S.Main Street Winchester, KY 40391 859-737-5316 www.johnricelaw.com
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CLUBS & LOUNGES American Legion Post #40 1709 Madison St. Henderson, KY 42420 270-827-8827 Henderson American Legion Riders
Fast Eddy’s 507 NW Riverside Drive Evansville, IN 47708 P: 812-424-rock F.O. Eagles #3345 101 Eagles Drive Central City, KY 42330 270-754-9099 Open At 9 A.M. Goshin’s Tavern 1803 Alexandria Dr. Lexington, KY 40504 859-373-8861 Hogdaddys Saloon 648 Main St. Old Shawneetown, IL 62984 618-922-1389 Maloney’s Roca Bar 3030 Highland Pointe Dr. Owensboro, KY 42303 270-684-8080 Open Air Bar, Wed. Nite Bike Nites Rose & Jim’s Bar & Grill 2461 Georgetown Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 859-259-9966 “Bike Nites on Friday” Shakey Ground Bar 105 East Maple Ave. Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-9349 “Saturday Cookouts” Squires Tavern 2429 Buckhorn Dr. Lexington,KY 40515 859-317-8887 “Motorcycle Wednesdays”
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CONVENIENCE East Broadway Liquors 137 East Broadway Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-3020 EZ Shop #1 2120 South Green St. Henderson, KY 42420 270-827-9220 EZ Shop #6 100 US Hwy. 41 North Providence, KY 42450 270-667-2941 Father & Son Liquors 36 Bassett Ave. Madisonville, KY 42431 270-821-5078
PAINTING
SMOKING ACCESSORIES
Custom Creations (812)589-4345 www.ccairbrush.com
Botany Bay 932 Winchester Rd. Lexington, Ky 40505 859-225-4367 Porter Plaza In Richmond 859-623-4367
Kinney’s Custom Painting 117 Commerce Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-1034
REALTORS Alpha Omega Realty LLC 2997 White Conkwright Rd. Winchester, KY 40391 859-749-5714
MORTGAGE Wells Fargo Mortgage Co. 114 South Maple St. Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-0733
SPORTS NUTRITION
L & P Liquor 703 E. Irvine St. Richmond, Ky 40475 859-623-0007
Max Muscle 3090 Helsmsdale Place Suite 360 Lexington, KY 40505 859-263-0080
Mutts Place Liquors 130 N. Caldwell Russellville, KY 42276 270-726-6712
RESTAURANTS
Wicks Well Grocery & Deli 3605 Nebo Road Madisonville, KY 42431
INSURANCE Mickie Lee’s Insurance Agency 620 Big Hill Ave. #12 Richmond, KY 40475 859-623-9277
LEATHER & APPAREL Last Genuine Leather Co. 460 Southland Drive Lexington, KY 40503 859-253-3121 www.lastgenuineleather.net
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Harve’s 101 West Main St. Morganfield, Ky 42437 270-389-9335 Mikes BBQ 9926 Russellville Guthrie, Ky 42234 270-483-8001 Rigdon’s Trackside BBQ Exit 42 off Pennyrile Parkway Beside WalMart & Big Springs Inn 270-821-2300 “Best Ribs in Kentucky” Roca Bar 1618 S Kentucky Ave. Evansville, In 47714 812-422-7782
The Olde Smoke Shop 322 South Main Lewisburg, KY 42256 270-755-5933
TATTOOS Castle of Color Tattoo 710 S. 4th St. Danville, KY 40422 (859)936-0656 Castle of Color Tattoo 3023-A Lexington Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-5353 Studio Ink Tattoos 4013 Nicholasville Rd. Lexington, KY 40503 (859)272-0523 Studio Ink Tattoos 813 S. 4th Street Danville, KY 40422 859-936-2009 For more information about placing your business in the Biker Friendly Listing, and receiving magazines every month for your customers, contact us! Contact information on page 1.
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Benefit Ride for Steven Calloway
On Saturday, July 24, approximately 30 bikes & riders from around the region braved the heat & humidity for one of their own. This event brought out bikers to raise money for Steven Calloway, a fellow biker that was killed in an accident in Muhlenberg County, Ky on June 26. During the incident, both Calloway and the driver of the truck attempted to stop, but inevitably collided head-on. The bikers met at Fred’s Discount Store in Hartford to prepare for the ride, which was sponsored by Kentucky Cruisers. Several Christian bike groups were on hand for the benefit, including the Ambassadors For Christ, from Hartford and Beaver Dam; Soldiers For Christ, from Beaver Dam and Soldiers of the Truth from Henderson. After the 50/50 drawing and a prayer for the Calloway Family and the safety of the riders, the group roared into the streets for a two hour ride, ending at the Ohio County Fairgrounds for a meal and fellowship. Barry Lindsey with the Kentucky Cruisers said the benefit raised over $900.00.  Article/Photos by Leigh Douglas www.photosbyleigh.com www.thunderroadskentucky.com
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A redneck was stopped by a game warden in middle Tennessee recently with two ice chests full of fish. He was leaving a secluded lake well known for its fishing. The Game Warden asked the man, ‘Do you have a license to catch those fish?’ ‘Naw, sir’, replied the redneck. ‘I ain’t got none of them there licenses. You gotta’ understand, these here are my pet fish.’ ‘Pet fish?’ ‘Yeah. Every night, I take these here fish down to the lake and let ‘em swim ‘round for a while. Then, when I whistle, they jump right back into these here ice chests and I take ‘em on home.’ ‘That’s a bunch of b.s.! Fish can’t do that.’ The redneck looked at the warden for a moment and then said, ‘It’s the truth Mr. Government Man. I’ll show ya, it truly works.’ ‘O.K.’, said the warden. This I’ve got to see!’ The redneck poured the fish into the lake and stood and waited. After several minutes, the warden says, ‘Well?’ ‘Well, what?,’ says the redneck. The warden says, ‘When are you going to whistle them back?’ ‘Whistle who back?’ ‘The FISH,’! yelled the warden! ‘What fish?,’ replied the redneck, “I thought we were just beholdin’ the beauty of the lake.” A Georgia preacher said to his congregation, “Someone in this congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. It is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who did this to stand and ask forgiveness from God and this Christian Family.” No one moved. The preacher continued, “Do you not have the nerve to face me and admit this is a falsehood? Remember, you will be forgiven, and in your heart you will feel glory. Now stand and confess your transgression.” Again all was quiet. Then slowly, a drop-dead gorgeous redhead with a body that would stop traffic rose from the third pew. Her head was bowed and her voice quivered as she spoke. “Reverend, there has been a terrible misunderstanding. I never said you were a member of the Ku Klux Klan. I simply told a couple of my friends that you were an absolute wizard under the sheets.” This one is for everyone who... a) has kids b) had kids c) was a kid d) knows a kid e) is going to have kids. I guess that means all of us!! 22 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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I was packing for my business trip and my three year old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one point she said, ‘Daddy, look at this’ , and stuck out two of her fingers. Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and stuck her tiny fingers in my mouth and said, “yum, yummy” ‘Daddy’s gonna eat your fingers,’ pretending to eat her pudgy littlle fingers. She squealed with delight, yelling, “no, Daddy, no, don’t eat my fingers”. I went back to packing, looked up again and my daughter was standing on the bed staring at her fingers with a devastated look on her face. I said, ‘What’s wrong, honey, you still have all your fingers, don’t you?’ She looked at me and simply asked...... ‘Yeah, but what happened to my booger?’ An elderly priest invited a young priest over for dinner. During the meal, the young priest couldn’t help noticing how attractive and shapely the housekeeper was. Over the course of the evening he started to wonder if there was more between the elderly priest and the housekeeper than met the eye. Reading the young priest’s thoughts, the elderly priest volunteered, “I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, my relationship with my housekeeper is purely professional.” About a week later the housekeeper came to the elderly priest and said, “Father, ever since the young father came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy ladle. You don’t suppose he took it, do you?” The priest said, “Well, I doubt it, but I’ll write him a letter just to be sure.” So he sat down and wrote: “Dear Father, I’m not saying that you ‘did’ take a gravy ladle from my house, and I’m not saying you ‘did not’ take a gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.” Several days later the elderly priest received a letter from the young priest which read: “Dear Father, I’m not saying that you ‘do’ sleep with your housekeeper, and I’m not saying that you ‘do not’ sleep with your housekeeper. But the fact remains that if you were sleeping in your own bed, you would have found the gravy ladle by now.”
I went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then I saw a Cottonmouth with a frog in his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait. Knowing the snake couldn’t bite me with the frog in his mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog, and put it in my bait bucket. Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a little whiskey in its mouth. His eyes rolled back, he went limp. I released him into the lake without incident and carried on fishing using the frog. A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. There was that same damn snake with two frogs in his mouth! September 2010
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Motorcyclists attorney Wade Eldridge was recently quoted tation bail onmessages charges that she struck and a motorcyclist with motorcycle-related safety and training and grants beencar. licensed to operate aand motorcycle for at least two years safety training in a local CBS-4 story investigating the controversial attempt to motorcycle-related her Laura Reale, 27, did not enter programs; aprograms; plea at aand Julygrants 22nd to providers ofamotorcycle motorcycle safety training courses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motororproviders completed safety class, andtraining have atcourses. least $20,000 in of safety â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motor0,66285, 72 (1' 6$)(7< ,163(&7,216 21 1(:- to reduce noise emissions. arraignment in Washington County Superior Court on an cycling is aa huge huge part of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture and plays big health insurance. 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According tolicense an NBC 10 news report, a judgethat ordered her held sure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This license plate helps us protect protect that heritage and Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) said wearing a helmet should â&#x20AC;&#x153;This plate helps us heritage and EX\ VRPHWKLQJ QLFH IRU \RXUVHOI RU \RXU YHKLFOH 8QGHU OHJwas quoted in the July 23rd interview as saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it (the without bail after a prosecutor said Reale had been hiding promote sharing the road safely with all drivers.â&#x20AC;? The goal be a personal choice. LeBlanc told Capitol News Service of promote sharing the road safely with all drivers.â&#x20AC;? 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Realeand has history of to violations, with 27 moving-vehicle that.Inspections are performed at thousands repair shops PROPOSED nor to repeal the existing helmet law with no fees, additional (56 %8< 3(50,76 72 5,'( +(/0(7/(66 in the last months. The $12 city isfor using Colorado on record. across the6state and cost carsaand trucksstate and statute, $10 for violations Motorcyclists in in Michigan Michigan would would be be able able to to buy buy aa permit permit C.R.S. 42-4-225 that requiresDepartment that vehiclesofbeRevenue, equippedwhich with Motorcyclists motorcycles. The Missouri to ride ride without without helmet if aa newly-introduced newly-introduced bill becomes becomes bill manages vehicle registration, estimates that 650,000 vehicles to an â&#x20AC;&#x153;adequateâ&#x20AC;? muffler, and outlaws any â&#x20AC;&#x153;excessive or unusualâ&#x20AC;? Footeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death ledaatohelmet a new if state law aimed at preventing habitual Michigan riders, spearheaded byare ABATE and Confedlaw.It would apply to riders who who are 21 years years orthe older, have would apply to riders 21 or older, have will beAccording affected by exemption. noise. to the Eldridge, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the law lends itself to arbitrary law.It traffic offenders from driving. eration of Clubs of Michigan, succeeded in passing helmet been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years and discriminatory enforcement -- the police can stop you for or completed completed MOTORCYCLE safety class, class, and and have at at least least $20,000 $20,000 in in aa safety have ,1',$1$ +$5/(< '($/(5 ),*+76 681'$< %,.( or whatever reason.â&#x20AC;? KEYSTONE SAFETY health permit would health insurance. insurance. The The $100-a-year $100-a-year permitCAMPAIGN would make make helhelSALES BAN The Department of over Transportation announced mets optional. passenger riding with metsPennsylvania optional. Any Any passenger over 21 21 years yearshas riding with aa Therepowers are some you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy onhave Sundays in Indiana: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The that things be in the City of Golden apparently made permit apermit free online program celebrating the freedom Representative of motorcycling holder wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a helmet.State holder wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a helmet.State Representative alcohol, cars, and motorcycles.One Hoosier Harley-Davida political decision that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want us in their city,â&#x20AC;? observed Richard called theLeBlanc â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Free Ride Aliveâ&#x20AC;? program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The campaign (D-Westland) said aahelmet should Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) saidwearing wearing helmetreminds should son dealeradding thinksthat; this â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue buyingwill motorcycles Eldridge, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lawâ&#x20AC;? policeagainst department continue be riders to take itchoice. easy out there and accept personal responsibility LeBlanc told Capitol News Service be aa personal personal choice. LeBlanc told Capitol News Service of of is ridiculous, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teaming up with an Indiana state senastopping us, and writingForszt theseowns tickets, enough people the for actions,â&#x20AC;? said a PennDOT spokesperson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It addresses Macomb Daily newspaper that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with the their Macomb Daily newspaper that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been been involved involved with tor to change it. Mark fouruntil Harley dealerships PLEAD NOT GUILTY ON A TRIALâ&#x20AC;Ś when court the issues of since drinking riding, speeding, andriding beingaaproperly 1970s when he motorthe issue issue since the theand 1970s when he started started riding motorthroughout the stateAND andINSIST says the law is hurting his the business, is backlogged with these cases, we will see some official pressure trained and licensed to operate a motorcycle.â&#x20AC;? cycle, adding that he introduced the bill because he cycle, adding that he introduced the bill because he believes believes and that it makes no sense. On Sundays, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open for busito stopand them.â&#x20AC;? that wearing wearing aa helmet helmet should should be be aa personal personal choice.The choice.The bill bill ness, he can sell you everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever need to put that the Committee on Reform, is pending pending in inriders the House House Committee on Regulatory Regulatory Reform, Pennsylvania can enhance their operating skills and safety a bike together yourself. He just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually sell you the is of reportedly does support thoughABATE ABATE of Michigan Michigan reportedly does not not support the the In the meantime, further information fighting suchtax tickets awareness by taking free training offered through Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge loss to the state in on terms of sales rev- though is working their new goverlegislationand and isdedicated dedicated toThe working with theirare newfree govercan be said foundForszt, on thewho website of thestate Colorado Confederation of legislation Motorcycle Safety Program.to live with courses to enue,â&#x20AC;? contacted Senator Ed Charbonthe with no norto torepeal repealresidents theexisting existing helmet law with nofees, fees,additional additional Clubs Eldridge serves as legal Pennsylvania andhelmet are heldlaw from March through October neau (www.colorado-coc.com), to address the problem of in which the legislature, framing the nor insurance or stickers. counsel. issue as a way to help small business. When you add up all at approximately 70 sites across the state. Motorcycle permit the sales tax, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a way to help the state of Indiana, home holders who successfully complete the course will be issued a Michigan riders, riders, spearheaded by by ABATE ABATE and and the the ConfedConfedto some 300 motorcycle dealerships,FOR saidCUSTOM Charbonneau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Michigan MINNESOTA CLAIMS VICTORY motorcycle license.spearheaded eration of of Clubs Clubs of of Michigan, Michigan, succeeded succeeded in in passing passing helmet helmet every one of those dealerships sold one motorcycle a Sun- eration MOTORCYCLE BUILDERS The state patrol in Minnesota, FEDERAL 2 Thunder Roads Kentucky like many other police agencies, NEW JERSEY LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE February 2010 use license plate scanners in their patrol cars that can read up to GANG LEGISLATION 1,000 plates per minute, but they are unable to read the vertical According to information recently circulated by ABATE of the plates on some custom motorcycles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take too much Garden State, New Jersey congressional representatives are to sneak a new law through and after the 2008 session vertical pushing new federal legislation to deter gang activity. plates were illegal,â&#x20AC;? said Todd Riba, ABATE of MN Legislative Director, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but not for long.â&#x20AC;? 26 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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Greenville Bike Nights Come to historic Greenville, KY on any Friday night and you will find, lots of people, good food, local bands and many beautiful bikes. Bikers and spectators begin arriving at Veterans Plaza at the Courthouse Square approximately 6pm and stay until 9pm. Friday Night Bike Nights are sponsored by the Greenville Fire Department. Fire Chief Jerry Aders has been very pleased with the support of the community on this weekly event. “Everyone is invited to come out to enjoy the evening, hang out with friends, listen to music and eat some good food,” Aders said. Local bands, including No Surrender and Mid-Life Krysis are just two of the bands that have performed at Veteran’s Plaza during the weekly event. Everyone receives a free ticket for a door prize and they can buy tickets for the 50/50 drawing or purchase a 2010 Bike Night T-shirt. Bikes park along the street in front of the courthouse while waiting for the judges to vote for the weekly “Favorite Bike”, giving a trophy to the runner up and a plaque to the first place winner. Chief Aders says the Friday Night Bike Nights are scheduled to run through Labor Day Weekend but may be extended if the weather permits. All proceeds from the weekly event goes to help the fire department maintain and purchase new equipment. Article/Photos by Leigh Douglas www.photosbyleigh.com 28 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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Bikers Ride For Their
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On July 24, during some of the worst heat and humidity of the summer, approximately 30 bikers came together to ride for David “Partner” Mitchell. Mitchell had been involved in an accident earlier in the month. While returning home from the Elkton Bike Night, a group of bikers were riding along Hwy 181S when a deer ran out into the road. Another biker barely missed hitting the deer but Mitchell hit the deer and wrecked his bike. He was taken to Muhlenberg Community Hospital then life flighted to Vanderbilt. Mitchell suffered from 8 broken ribs, a broken collar bone and bleeding on the brain. The next week, Mitchell was able to return home but a few days later, was rushed back to MCH with a staph infection. Later in the week, doctors told him that he was in such bad shape, they gave him only a 20 percent chance to survive the day he came into the hospital. When friends gathered for the benefit, they were able to purchase buger and BBQ Sandwich Plates, drinks and other snacks. There was also a silent auction which included stereo speakers, purses, craft items and Mitchell’s HarleyDavidson leather jacket he had recently purchased. No one bid on the jacket and it was returned to him. At 4:00, the bikers headed out for a ride through the southern end of the county, stopping in Rosewood for a quick break and drawings for door prizes. The group then headed to the hospital, where Mitchell was still a patient at the time. Mitchell was waiting at the front door to see his friends pull into the parking lot. He thanked everyone for what the support they had given him, saying he would have done the same thing for them. Mitchell also said, “The third time is the charm, this wreck almost killed me. I’m done riding.” Mitchell has not yet been able to return to work and is still home recuperating. Article/Photos by Leigh Douglas www.photosbyleigh.com
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Hillbilly Christmas in July Since 2006, the good ol’ boys at Pikeville Harley Davidson have sponsored a “Hillbilly Christmas in July” to help the kids at Shriners Hospital in Lexington. In just four years a combined total of $344,589.00 cash and toys has been donated by this event. Starting in 2007, and ever year after, a Harley Davidson Ultra Classic has been raffled and this years winner was Kevin R. Bayes from Paintsville. This years event started early in the year with a car show in downtown Pikeville on May 29th, followed by an all night pig roast on June 18th, and ‘Motorcycles on Main Street’ June 19th. Then Saturday July 17th a full day of events took place at Pikeville Harley Davidson. There were games, a silent auction, prizes, and entertainment. The kids were treated to a day in the park, followed by a motorcycle parade to the park at 7:00pm. At 8:00pm, the Garland Rogers band was scheduled to play but 8 inches of rain, mudslides, thunder and lightning dampened the activities, but not the spirits of the dedicated attendees. At 10:00am the next day the huge pack of motorcycles left
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from Pikeville on a poker run to Man O’ War H-D in Lexington. At Man O War, a local favorite, Sammy Marsee and the Trailer Trash Band performed some great music all afternoon. At 3:00pm the bikers once again mounted there motorcycles and followed a Lexington Police Department Motorcycle Force led procession to Shriners Hospital and back to Man O’ War for the motorcycle, poker run, and 50/50 raffle winners names to be announced. In all it was a great day with 100% of the proceeds going to some deserving children. But on a sad note, the ride was also a memorial ride for one of the ride co-founders, Randy “The Voice” Jones, who passed away on Fathers Day. Randy and his contributions to this event will be missed for years to come by all who knew him and a lot who didn’t. Thanks Randy for all you have done in these few years for these children. Rest in Peace, you may be gone but you will not be forgotten. DIRTY ED TRM KY.
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Man O’ War H-D Road Rumble On Sunday July 11, the Ohio Valley Wrestling Association brought a rumble to the parking lot at Man O’ War Harley Davidson in Lexington, Ky. Local rock station Z103 was on hand with tickets to the WWE Wrestling Event on Monday night at Rupp Arena and for UK basketball fans, the Coach Calipari Roush Racing limited edition Mustang was on display. Former WWE Superstar Eugene was on hand from 11:00am until 1:00pm for a “Meet and Greet” with his many fans, then at 2:00 pm the wrestlers took the ring. Four women wrestlers competed in a tug of war where they drug a male wrestler threw a tub of water, then the four competed in a bikini contest. After four bouts of pretty good wrestling, the main event between former WWE Superstar “Iron Man Rob Conway” and the bad guy “Low Rider” with his police body guard squared off. The two were no match for Iron Man as he threw them both out of the ring, then chased them down and threw them back in the ring for a good old fashion ‘ass whoopin’ to take the win. In all, it was a pretty good day of fun with wrestlers, pretty women, fast cars and motorcycles, lots of sunshine, and the good folks at Man O’ War Harley Davidson. Hope to see you there next time. DIRTY ED TRM KY.
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Toy Run – Line Up 12 Noon at the Clarksville Speedway – Leave 1pm to Governor’s Square Mall
Admission for Toy Run - One Toy or Cash Donation Per Person Toys will be Distributed to Kids in need at Christmas - All makes of Motorcycles Welcome
Admission for Party - $25 in Advance or $30 at the Gate plus Camping Fee Camping for Motorcycles Free – Camping per RV or Camper $25, per Car or Truck $10 Arm Bands Must be Worn - Gate Opens Friday at Noon - No Golf Carts – No ATV’s Clarksville Speedway - 1600 Needmore Rd – Clarksville, TN 37040 - 931-645-2523 – www.ClarksvilleSpeedway.com
PROCEEDS BENEFIT CAMP RAINBOW AND BWC CHILDREN’S CHARITIES CAMP RAINBOW IS A WEEK OF CAMP EACH SUMMER FOR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RUN BY THE CLARKSVILLE DREAM FACTORY. Party Admission Includes !! FREE – 90+ Kegs Beer Served Fri – 5pm to 2:30am Sat – 8am to 2:30am 21 and Over Must Have ID Arm Band Required for Beer Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by Parent or Guardian at all times - 9pm curfew
FREE – Music 20+ Live Bands Featuring Stacie Collins FREE - Field Events - Tattoo Contest FREE - Motorcycle Camping
FREE - Ride-in Bike Show All Classes (Sat) Biker Church Service Sunday Morning Leave Your Pets and Attitudes at Home
FREE – Swap Meet (Fri, Sat, Sun) Dealers Call Early for Reservations and Information about Costs 931-320-2921 Setup Starts Thu 5pm
Bikers Who Care, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization • PO Box 1253 • Clarksville, TN 37041-1253 • 931-551-9878
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