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Letter from the Editor.........................................................................................................4 Road Tales.........................................................................................................................6 Road Mail..........................................................................................................................7 How to Install a Gas Tank...................................................................................................9 Ask an Expert: Motorcycle Checkpoints: Part 2.................................................................. 18 Chap Pack How To............................................................................................................ 12 Riding Safe with Kit Hedges............................................................................................. 14 Rolling Bike Night Kick Off Party...................................................................................... 18 Thunder Cam ..................................................................................................................20 Scenic Northwest Ohio.....................................................................................................21 Maumee River Bridge Cruise............................................................................................ 24 Center Calendar...............................................................................................................32 Ohio Bike Week Pull Out & Fold Up Schedule....................................................................33 Custom Builder Feature....................................................................................................44 Motocross Ohio Feature....................................................................................................50 Thunder Cam...................................................................................................................53 Ohio Ink Gallery..............................................................................................................54 Biker Friendly Directory...................................................................................................56 Upcoming Events.............................................................................................................58 Clubs, Organizations & Associations.................................................................................60 Thunder Marketplace.......................................................................................................62 RECIPE: $100 Cake...........................................................................................................66 Joker’s Wild.....................................................................................................................67

On the Cover: Rest in Peace, our friend and mentor - Will Roeder

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The Thunder Roads team and motorcycle community suffered a tragic loss on May 15, 2011 with the passing of our co-founder Will Roeder. As this occurred just prior to our publishing deadline, we could not possibly pay proper respects to him in this edition. We will be preparing a more in-depth feature on Will and his amazing life in a future edition. The following is taken from Cycle News.com: Will Roeder, the 1984 AMA Battle of the Twins Overall champion, and part of the famous Roeder racing clan of Monroeville, Ohio, died early Sunday morning, May 15, 2011, in Stein Hospice Care Center, in Sandusky, Ohio, as a result of ALS. Will was 52. Roeder was a member of one of the most famous families in American motorcycle racing. His father George Roeder was one of the leading AMA Grand National riders of the 1960s. Will, and his brothers Jess and George II “Geo”, carried on their father’s legacy in racing. While his younger brothers were best known for flat track racing, Will made his name in road racing. He started racing the AMA Battle of the Twins Series shortly after the series was inaugurated in 1982. Will won the stock class of the Battle of the Twins at Daytona International Speedway in March of 1984 racing a Harley-Davidson XR1000 Sportster. It marked his first national win and it was an emotional one for the Roeder family. His father George wrenched for him that weekend and Daytona was one track where George had never tasted victory. “That was a race my dad always wanted to win, but didn’t,” Will said of racing at Daytona, in an interview late last year with the Lorain Morning Journal. “I desperately wanted to win that race for him, and I did.” Daytona was just the first of many Battle of the Twins victories. He dominated the stock class for two years, winning 13 races in the process. Will racked up so many points in 1984 on the Sportster that he earned the overall Battle of the Twins Championship. Will’s brother Geo explained why his brother got into road racing in the first place. “Will was a good flat tracker and motocross racer,” Geo said. “But he had arthritis really bad from a pretty young age and it was tough for him to heal up from broken bones, so he got out of racing. He caught the bug again and went road racing instead, figuring that was a little easier on the body.” After Will earned two Battle of the Twins stock class titles, the class was discontinued. He reemerged four years later racing the new Harley-Davidson 883 Road Race class. He was one of the top riders in the early years of the 883 class, scoring a podium at Mid-Ohio in 1990. After a few seasons in the 883 series Roeder again retired from national-level racing to focus on running the family’s Harley-Davidson dealership in Monroeville, Ohio. In 2009 Will announced to his family that he had ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “He knew he had it for awhile, but didn’t want to tell anybody,” Geo said. In spite of battling with the disease for the last few years of his life, Will looked upon himself as lucky to have done all he had. “I was fortunate in my life,” Roeder said in a video interview last November. “I got to go to a lot of places, see a lot of things, meet a lot of people and make a lot of friends.” Will was a life member of Harley Owners Group, American Motorcyclist Association and Airline Pilots Owners Association. He was also a member of the Harley Davidson Dealer Advisory Council, Sons of the American Legion, and was an instrument-rated pilot. Will enjoyed boating, golf, fishing, dartball, traveling, NASCAR, Bike Week at Daytona, and most of all riding his Harley. Will was magnetic, spreading his laughter, fun and mischief to his family and friends throughout his entire life.

Last year, Will and Julie Roeder founded Thunder Roads Ohio and it has been my pleasure to work with them on this project. I hope that you join me in offering warm wishes and prayers for Will as he begins a new journey and his family as they cope with their loss. Thank you, Derek Smith, Managing Editor Thunder Roads Ohio 4

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By The Iron Cowboy As I write this, I’m having a hard time recalling the last day of sun shine that we’ve had here in Ohio. This is really nothing new, seems to happen every year. Although this Springs seems particularly cold and wet. Being Ohioan’s though, we adapt and persevere. Even though it’s cooler and the forecast calls for rain. We still feverishly watch the sky, looking for an opening in which we can break out the bike! That’s the way I start off every year, and like every Ohioan – I have more then my fair share of “caught in the rain” stories. As miserable as those times are, though, they are some of my memorable rides. Just this past summer, I tried to make a quick dash from a rally in Youngstown back to Cleveland. I knew that there was a wicked storm on the way, but I figured I could make my way through it. I was wrong.

Bike Night Appearance at Quaker Steak by the Iron Angels turned out to be a lot more memorable and one I look back to fondly.

About ten minutes into the ride I ran into a torrential downpour. I couldn’t even see 20 yards in front of me. I was riding down a two lane highway, through primarily farmland; and I ended up taking shelter under some trees along the road. I was in a black tank, sporting more scruff then Grizzly Adams and pretty much looked about as gruff as I could. Plus I was soaked, which I’m sure didn’t add much to my appeal. I wasn’t there ten minutes before a truck coming down the road pulled over to see if I needed help. The driver was a middle aged guy wearing a polo work shirt and driving his company work truck. He invited Iron Angels promoting me into the truck for shelter from the rain and then Ohio Bike Week offered me a beverage from his cooler. We sat there parked alongside my bike for a good twenty minutes – before a woman ran out from the farm house that we were in front of. She came out and invited us inside to get out of the rain. She told me that her husband was finishing up in the barn and that they would be having some coffee in just a few minutes. We were all invited in.

BIKE NIGHTS As I have mentioned before, if I was a bowler – I might have a bowling night. If I golfed – I might have league night; but I’m a biker – so I am all about the BIKE NIGHTS! With things finally warming up and the rain starting to wind down, it’s time for one institution that we pretty much define across the country – BIKE NIGHTS! Some of the largest bike nights in the entire country are held right here in the Buckeye State. Of course the grand dad’s of them all are the Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Nights. From their first location in Sharon they have virtually taught the Midwest – and then the rest of the country the true potential of Bike Nights.

It turns out that the driver of the pickup, the woman that ran out in the rain, her husband working in the barn, and even their parents – were all bikers. They loved the open road and immediately identified with a kindred spirit in need. The driver of the truck even left me with a poncho which was better at keeping the rain off then anything I had. As much as I hated getting caught – the whole experience 6

There are Bike Nights held all across the country, but none of them compare to the ones we have here in Ohio. Jackass Flats down in Dayton may be the big dog with a reported average of over 2,000 bikes a week. Not bad for a “local biker bar”. This summer you will see our teams all over Ohio as we cover Bike Nights from Marietta to Toledo, from Cincinnati to Geneva. If you see us out, be sure to introduce yourself. If you have a bike night that doesn’t seem to be on our radar – let us know!

MOTOCROSS A young racer captured by TRO Photographer Jerry Murray.

The Thunder Roads team has racing in its blood – and the first experience for many motorcycle racers is through youth motocross. Motocross is an Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

exciting sport that involves entire families and tracks across Ohio. We are proud to launch a new motocross feature this month. In future editions, we will include race schedules and results, bike and equipment features, racer profiles, and other items of interest to motocross fans in Ohio. We are starting with a cool pictorial from one of our new photographers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jerry Murray. Jerry has captured a lot of the motocross spirit in his pictures and we look forward to working with him on future races and events across Ohio. Plenty of pent up energy in these riders.

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Motorcycle Police Checkpoints Your Rights Are Being Taken Away Part 2

Motorcycle police check points are where the police set up to stop motorcyclists for no particular reason. In other words you do not have to be violating any law to be stopped. The police set up at a given location and stop all motorcyclists that come by.

You have a right to end your encounter with police unless you are being detained under police custody or have been arrested. You can ask the officer “Am I free to go?” If the answer is yes, leave promptly. The officer may avoid the question or ask you unrelated questions, so ask again “Am I being Last month I wrote a lot on this subject detained, or can I go now?” If you giving the background on it and the are detained and placed under arrest, problems with it. So get last month’s do not answer any questions other magazine to read the first part of the than name address and place of article. This month I want to tell you employment without your attorney how to act if you get stopped. Also I present. Assert your Fifth and Six Anthony Castelli alluded to what is being done to stop this Amendments rights by saying “ I have invasion of our rights. Last month we talked about some federal nothing to say until I speak with a lawyer.” legislators introducing a bill prohibiting this. There is also a law firm in New York, Proner and Proner that has filed suit to prevent the government in New York from putting up these check points. Maybe our friends in Abate will start campaigning against this and hire a lawyer in Ohio to attack the constitutionality of these stops. But until these stops are prohibited you need to be ready to respond the right way if you get stopped at one of these random check points. Normally the police will set them up where they know there are going to be a lot of motorcyclists traveling. It could be some state wide event or just a bike night at your local Quaker Steak. Here’s what I suggest you do if you are stopped. First of all be prepared. Make sure you have you driver’s license with you with your motorcycle endorsement and proof of insurance. Second stay on your bike, until the officer asks you to get off. Do not take your helmet off even if you have on your safety glasses. Keep you hands on your handle bars. That’s for your own protection. How many people have been shot because a cop thought they were reaching for a gun. Ask the officer if it’s okay to reach in your pocket to get your driver’s license and proof of insurance. If these documents are in a locked storage unit tell the officer and request permission to get them .Move slowly. You can lock you storage after removing your documents. If they instruct you to get off your bike do so. Law enforcement does not have the authority to search you or your bike without probable cause. This is your Fourth Amendment right. If they ask you for permission, then it’s likely they don’t have a reason to do so. Never permit a voluntary search of your person or bike. Many times an officer will persist or will say to you something similar to “if you don›t have anything to hide, why object to a search?». This should be met with a response that you do not consent to any searches of your private property If the law enforcement suspects some other crime, you do not have to answer questions about where you have been or where you are going, or whether or not you have contraband in your bike. The Fifth Amendment protects you against self-incrimination and you do not have to answer any questions that the police ask you. 10

This advice was also given by a motorcycle cop in a recent motorcycle magazine. Paraphrasing it he said that the individual police roadside stop is one of the most stressful things a police officer does. The cop doesn’t know if your an ordinary Joe that just had a bad moment or some crazy criminal ready to shoot it out. So don’t do anything to heighten the tension level

So whether it’s a random stop or you were caught speeding or the cop just wants to talk with you about your altered license plate mount ( Make sure front and rear license plates are visible to avoid this chicken bleep stop ) you want to give a calm explanation if you have one ( I did not realize I was going as fast as you say) or just keep your mouth shut and be pleasant. The suggestions for random stops should keep your problems to a minimum and should work well even if you got stopped for law violation. Now if you are drinking and riding that’s another problem altogether. Call a DUI lawyer, but don’t bother calling me. I have no tolerance for those that drink and drive cars or drink and drive motorcycles. Too many innocent victims have been killed. Sure maybe you thought you were fine, but it doesn’t take much drinking to get you over the legal limit. It’s my opinion if you got stopped while driving or riding a motorcycle drunk you got what you deserved. Maybe you got off lucky getting stopped before you hurt/killed yourself or someone else. By Anthony Castelli, an Ohio personal injury trial lawyer, with a focus on injured Ohio motorcyclists. Anthony feels that there is just too much prejudice against bikers for them to get treated fairly. His mission is justice for injured bikers. Anthony helps serious injury victims throughout Ohio. He rides a Harley Low Rider and spends much of his time focusing on motorcycle safety awareness. You can check him out at his web site www.castellilaw.com or the Ohio motorcycle garage at www. ohiomotorcyclegarage.com for safety tips and bike building fun. He has the face book group Ohio motorcycle safety awareness and injury help of Ohio that you can join. He invites you to call him to get your questions answered or for a free consult if you have a serious injury at no cost and no obligation at 1-800-447-6549. Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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Hey Fellow Riders, You may have seen the article about the Riders Edge Program at Toledo Harley Davidson in last month’s Thunder Roads Ohio. The magazine contacted me after class and asked if I would write some safety articles and share my insights about safe riding with you. I’ve enjoyed writing articles for the Toledo H.O.G. club in the past and was excited to do the same here.

that at least 98% of crashes are preventable. It’s our decisions, choices, and attitudes as riders that can have the largest impact on our safe riding habits. But as a group we are not doing so well.

Riding Safe with Kit Hedges

This is my 43rd year riding. My first bike was a 70’ Bonneville and after one year on that I got my dream bike, a 71’ Harley Electra Glide. Five Electra Glides and Ultra Electra Glides later I’ve accumulated over 300,000 safe miles of pure fun.

I became MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) certified in 2002 as well as Motor Cycle Ohio, and then Riders Edge certified in 2006. My passion is to help people learn to ride safely and to be able to handle my own bike the very best I can in all situations. I personally believe (and safety experts agree),

Motorcycle accident reports reveal that at least 90% of riders are untrained. A well-meaning friend or relative may have showed them how to ride, or they were self taught. Being that we ride the most vulnerable vehicle on the road that statistic bothered me deeply. So I decided to become a certified riding instructor and try to “give back” to my favorite sport. Maybe even make a difference and save a life.

This is the month for Ohio Bike Week. With the many Events, Bike Nights and Dinner Rides, there will be a lot of people riding in groups. Group rides are certainly one of the fun aspects of riding, especially the Police escorted group rides. You get that ‘rock star’ feeling. Many times you’ll see folks on the side of the road give a friendly wave, little kids waving. I get a nice feeling from that. I also get an uneasy feeling in a group ride, especially if I don’t know the people in the group. It’s hard to know the skills of the other riders or what pace the lead rider will keep.

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Some obvious points to consider for safe group rides: • A safe group ride should include a “riders meeting” before the ride. The planned route should be discussed with maps if it’s a long ride. • New and inexperience riders should ride up front behind the lead rider. • A staggered formation should be utilized. • The lead rider should keep the pace down to the new rider’s level. That way the new rider doesn’t have to constantly try to catch up. Keep it low stress. • Don’t block intersections. It’s illegal. Only the police can block intersections. • Keep your head and eyes up looking ahead to identify any problems up ahead. Don’t just stare at the bike in front of you. That’s some of the basics on group riding. The Riders Edge Program and Motorcycle Ohio has good information on group riding. Check them out at RidersEdge@ ToledoHD.com and motorcycle.ohio.gov. Please have a lot of fun during Bike Week and all the fun events during this riding season. And keep it safe. Till next time, Ride Safe.

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t h g i N e k i B g n Ro l l i y t r a P f f o k c i 2011 K Donn Shanteau

The kick-off party for the 2011 Rolling Bike nights was drawing near. After watching the weather report, I have to admit that I was kind of nervous. The spring season has been very wet and windy and the next week or so was going to be no different. The forecast had a 70% or higher chance of rain for nine out of the next ten days. There was a glint of light on the horizon though; the weatherman was calling for that single day break in the rain to coincide with the first Rolling Bike Event of 2011. There is an informal sub-theme for this year’s Rolling Bike and it is “Lucky”. The front fender of the bike bears a “Lucky” tattoo and it worked its Ju-Ju on the weather to keep everyone dry as they came and went. Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron Ohio did a good job of hosting the daylong event. It was sort of swanky as far as Rolling Bike Nights go. Sawmill Creek is an upscale destination for a multitude of indoor and outdoor activities. There is a plush dining hall and comfortable reception areas in addition to unlimited parking and a wind protected courtyard. 3 pm. marked the unveiling of the Iron Ink Harley. Thunder Roads Ohio Publisher Julie Roeder and Airbrush Artist Pamela Shanteau unveiled the Rolling Bike to kick things off for this season. Those present got their first glimpse of the unique tattoo themed Harley FatBob festooned with custom goodies from 18

Mad River Harley and Roeder Racing and Service. The dining hall featured a full blown stage where bands played all day, wrapping up with headliner “Rodney Parker &Liberty Beach”. Those present enjoyed good food and entertainment as they danced and drank the day and night away. Names were drawn all day long to qualify for the Iron Ink Bike, with the last group of qualifiers called at 9 pm. At the final bike night of the season, each lucky qualifier from every Rolling Bike Night of the year pulls a key out of the hopper and attempts to start the bike with it. One by one they draw from the pool of keys until someone chooses the one that starts the bike.

The perimeter of the dining hall was ringed with biker related businesses. Mad River Harley Davidson was on hand with fun games and great prizes for those willing to” Spin the Lucky Wheel “or throw the “Yahtzee Dice”. Thunder Roads Ohio magazine made the scene to hand out free magazines and show off our new clothing line bearing the magazine’s logo. The Ohio Bike week people showed up with the latest news on Ohio’s Premier Biker Event which takes place June 3 – June 11 2011. Ride For Kids 2011 had a booth and were selling raffle tickets for a bike to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The good folks at Addictions Tattoos were ready and able to consult with you about your tattoo or schedule one for later in the shop. On the back wall of the room where all of the hell raisers usually congregate, Roeder Racing and service Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

was chatting up everyone who wanted a little more horsepower or dependable service for their bike. George, Dennis and Gene also had free sign-ups for a leather jacket drawing they were holding later that afternoon. Airbrush artist extraordinaire, Pamela Shanteau was present to display her custom painting and assist in the unveiling of the Iron Ink Harley that bears her artistry. The Shanteau Screaming Dragon Harley that has been seen in EasyRiders and Hot Bike Bagger magazines was on display so you could really get up close to appreciate the details of the bike. Bad Boy Bike builder “Dirty Harry” of Skully’s Custom Cycles was showing his awesome custom built motorcycles in both the Lobby and in his booth in the hall. The bike in the lobby was especially nice. When I first walked in, I saw Harry’s slammed bagger skulking in the lobby, menacing the people walking by with its 23 inch black spoke front wheel and slick paint job. Among the many custom details on the bike, I particularly appreciated the high intensity / low current draw LED headlight. The rain held off all day except for a few sprinkles, so even though there were grey skies overhead, a constant parade of bikes rolled in and out all day which kept things lively. The next Rolling Bike Night is May 31 at Kalahari Water Park in Sandusky Ohio. Watch our website (www.thunderroadsohio. com) or our Facebook page for all of the information about future Rolling Bike Night events. Be sure to attend all of the future Rolling Bike Nights this spring and summer for your free chance to qualify to win the Iron Ink Harley. Thunder Roads® Magazine ohio

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Scenic Northwest Ohio Sue Lucas

I took advantage of the break in the weather to make the Scenic Northwest Ohio ride. I haven’t been on this route for over a year, so I was glad to make a return trip. This is the kind of trip that is more fun to ride with friends since there is so much to see and so many places to stop. My riding buddy for this outing is Thunder Roads Feature Editor Donn Shanteau. After my husband (Mark) made Donn promise not to “Hot Rod” during our ride, we hit the road. We depart from Toledo Harley Davidson on Rt.20 just west of US. 23. Heading West on Rt. 20 from this location means that you are leaving the “City” and heading into classic Ohio farmland. Take Rt. 20 to County Road 6 (approx 15 minutes). Turn South on Co.Rd.6 and proceed to Rd. L. (3 mi.). Head West on L road. This is where the fun part of this ride begins. Co. Rd. L is an exceptional back road to cruise. It offers many twists and turns with a minimum of stop signs and many scenic surprises along the way. As you make your turn onto Co. Rd. L, watch for the Shininger family working the ground with their mule team. The lack of traffic is an absolute pleasure as is the great condition of the pavement. We never encountered any potholes or bone jarring dips anywhere along this route and rode this 20 mile stretch without encountering any traffic other than farm equipment moving from one field to another. Next, we turned right on C.R. 26 for only a mile to Co. Rd. M & turned left. We took the first entrance drive into the Harrison Lake State Park off Co.Rd. M. It’s a great place to check my map & enjoy the views of Harrison Lake. Thankfully, we found restrooms & also a pavilion to relax in the shade a bit. There is a great view of Harrison Lake & the dam from here. Back on the bikes, we continue twisting down the Park road until we reach C. R. 27 & I remembered a neat little biker friendly pub that is at the top of the hill if we were to turn right. We turned right & landed at The Anchor Bay Carryout & Pub. It is an oasis for those seeking food, drink and convenience store items. The owners welcome bikers and have set up a nice place where you can enjoy darts, shuffleboard or shooting pool. Pulling out of the Pub, we headed South on Co. Rd. 27. Less than a mile down the road we turned right on Co. Rd. M (West) and then a quick Left to get back on Co.Rd.27. Thunder Roads® Magazine ohio

Take Co.Rd.27 to Co. Rd. J and hang a left (East). When you hit Co. Rd. F-G turn right.

Next take a right on Co. Rd. 26 to head south. Go right on County road F (West) and Continue through Goll Woods. Goll Woods is a cool respite from the heat in the summer. The overhanging canopy of trees makes the highway about 10-15 degrees cooler in the summer season. After passing through Goll Woods on road F, turn right on County Road 22.75 (West), this will lead you to the Lockport Covered Bridge. This spot is a great photo opportunity. After crossing the bridge, turn left on Co.Rd. 21N (South) and watch for another tricky left turn to continue following 21N. Go left on Route 2 (East) and then Left on Co. Rd. 22.75 (North) Go Right on Co. Rd. I, the road name changes to Co.Rd. E and then changes to Route 2 as you progress eastward. Go North (Left) on Rt. 109 and proceed to US. 20. Turn west (right) and head back to Toledo Harley. This route does contain a lot of turns, but the quiet smooth country roads and abundance of twisty turns really make this a special ride. Be Safe & Enjoy the Ride! As I’m rolling along enjoying the freedom to roam & explore as I please, I’m thinking Wow! This is really cool! I need to share this with everyone! Here are some route tips to get you started on your own Ohio Exploration. Route tips for Exploring Ohio Watch for a color change of road signs, which signifies that you are in a new county. Also, it is common for the county to be printed at the top of the road sign. East – West Roads are lettered. Fulton Co. Rd. A is the first EastWest road in the south of the county. From there the letters progress upward as you head north. North - South Roads are Numbers starting with Fulton Co. Rd. 1 traveling from the east, to the west. Typically, roads are 1 mile intervals. IE: If you travel from C. R. 3 to C.R. 18, you have just traveled 15 miles to the west. 21

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Maumee River Bridge Cruise

Donn Shanteau For those of you interested in an awesome day trip, I would suggest that you check out my signature ride, the “Maumee River Bridge Cruise”. It originates in Toledo Ohio and tracks the Maumee River upstream. On the return leg, you follow the river downstream to end back up in Toledo. What makes this cruise so unique is that the objective is to cross every bridge you encounter and continue on in the same direction on the other side of the river. This navigation pattern works perfectly until you get to the bridge in Napoleon Ohio. That’s a good point to turn around for the return trip. The route takes you through the heart of old Toledo as it passes through some upscale neighborhoods and some pretty tough ones. Road types and speed limits are varied as well. You will experience high speed hustle bustle with four lanes and truck traffic on one section of the trip. Then there are the two lane highways with 25 – 50 mph speed limits that give you a chance to appreciate the scenery and natural beauty the road offers. The pavement is also fickle. It twists and winds in some areas but still provides enough rural straight-aways for those with the inclination to pay tribute to “Our Blessed Lady of Rapid Acceleration”. Rest areas and pull over spots offer something for everyone as well. The bridge cruise puts you on the doorstep of 4 and 5 star restaurants on some bridge crossings in addition to superior pub food and quick eats. At just about every bridge crossing, you’ll l find fuel and convenience stores. Access to the Maumee River is easy. Pull-over spots dot the route on each side of the river so there are plenty of places to pull over and relax under a shade tree or take off your boots and soak your feet in the cool river water. It is not uncommon to have the entire rest area 24

to yourself, especially on the South side of the river west of Perrysburg Ohio. I usually originate my “Bridge Cruise” in Downtown Toledo. I get on I-280 southbound to cross the northernmost traffic bearing bridge on the Maumee River, the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. The Veterans Memorial is the Maumee’s newest span and also the tallest. The giant pillar at its center is lit with LED lights that can be programmed to create themed light shows for holidays or special events. The bridges’ very low side rails make it a great place to view the Toledo Skyline. It offers breathtaking views of Downtown Toledo and the deep water shipping docks at the mouth of the river. Stay in the curb lane for the best views over the rail and to be in position to exit onto Front Street at the foot of the bridge. You will want to follow the river in a Southwest direction once you exit the bridge, so that means you will be turning Right onto Front Street. Follow Front Street approximately a mile and turn right at Main St. Once you make the right turn the road name changes to Cherry Street. A few hundred feet on your left will be “The Docks”. This group of upscale eateries is located on the riverfront and offers outdoor dining with great views of Toledo’s skyline. A walkway from the docks takes you along the riverfront to various maritime attractions. Continue along Main/Cherry St. to cross the river on the Martin Luther King Bridge. Make a left at the first light onto Summit St which parallels the Maumee on the downtown side of the river. As you proceed, you pass the “Imagination Station” Science Museum and Promenade Park on your left. If you look right as you cross Monroe Street, you will see the stadium of the Toledo “Mud Hens”. The “Hens” were made famous by Corporal Klinger in the MASH movies and Television series. Corporal Klinger was played by Jamie Farr who was a Toledo Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

Native. Farr also brought notoriety to his favorite Hungarian Hot Dog Joint, Tony Packos. Packos is on Front Street in East Toledo just off the Front Street exit that I mentioned earlier. Instead of exiting off the Veterans Memorial Bridge and turning right on Front Street, turn left on Front and go about ¼ mile. Packos is on the corner of Front and Consaul. Getting back to the Cruise, Proceed along Summit. After Crossing Monroe Street look left and you should catch a first glimpse of the “Anthony Wayne Bridge”. It’s a big blue suspension bridge with a very interesting design. The lantern style lights on the pillars are absolutely “Old School” and are in stark contrast to the modern Veterans Memorial Bridge. When Summit intersects Clayton, turn left. That puts you on the High Level. Stay in the curb lane. At the bottom of the bridge, turn right on Oak St. Turn right on the next street (Nevada). Take Nevada to the Rivers edge (Miami St.) and turn left.As you follow the river, the Deep Water Grain Docks will be on your right. In about a mile, take the ramp on the right to get on the I-75 North Bridge to traverse the river yet again. This is another very high bridge and it offers a grand view of the Grain Docks to the North and a first look at beginning of the shallower less developed section of the Maumee when looking south. Stay in the curb lane and exit on South St. Bear right at the bottom of the ramp and follow south about ½ mile to Broadway and turn left. Broadway follows the river to the Toledo City limits. Before you leave town, you will pass the back gate of the Toledo Zoo. The Zoo’s backside Parking Lot is along the river adjacent to Thunder Roads® Magazine ohio

Walbridge Park. Walbridge Park is an awesome place to take a break or sight-see. It is loaded with trees and provides some of the most scenic views of the river anywhere. Broadway changes names at one of those circular intersections with an island in the middle. Navigate the roundyround and continue to follow the river. Now you are on River Road. There are some awesome homes along this stretch. I often spend more time checking out the classic architecture than I do catching peeks of the river through the large lots of most of the homes. The speed limit is 25-35 mph along this stretch. I think it is just right. The slower speed facilitates a safer and calmer sightseeing experience and eliminates all but local traffic. River Road takes you into the town of Maumee. At the intersection of River and Conant St, turn left on Conant and head onto the bridge over the Maumee into the town of Perrysburg. While crossing the bridge, look either way to see some of the finest early springtime Walleye and White Bass fishing grounds on the North Coast. Looking over the right side rail also reveals Fort Meigs. The fort was an important outpost in the American Revolution. Cannon were positioned at strategic bends in the River here to punish any British Ship that dared traverse the River. Once over the bridge, you want to keep in the curb lane to follow Route 65 south and continue southwest along the river. That is unless you want to see some Monuments on the river front or stop for some food or drink in Historic Downtown Perrysburg. To get there stay in the left lane coming over the bridge and follow 65 North about ½ mile to the intersection of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

65 and Louisiana. There you will find all sorts of eateries and historic attractions. Either way you go, you eventually want to end up on 65 south. That takes you by the front of Fort Meigs and begins a shady stretch of road with overhanging canopies and moderate speed limits. Eventually, you hit a stop sign. Turn right to cross over into Waterville. I like the Waterville Bridge. It has a metal lattice frame that engulfs you in the warm embrace of American Steel while riding through it. The fast running rapids below are often shallow enough to disguise the muddy nature of the Maumee in its white riffles.

There is a neat nostalgic main street on your left just before you hang that left turn on Rt.24. It has Mad Anthony’s Bar and Grill and a Coral Hamburgers Restaurant, both are recommended. Continue Southwest on Rt.24. About ten miles down the road and you will see the bridge for Grand Rapids (Rt. 578). Go left over the bridge. You will notice the town’s namesake rapids that are just below the Dam that you can see in the distance over the right rail as you cross the bridge. Once over the bridge,

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turn right and follow the signs for Rt.65 South. You might want to hang around the town’s old time Main St for awhile. It offers Ice cream, Italian food and an upscale eatery. After getting out of Grand Rapids on Rt.65, Mary Jane Thurston Park is on the right. You can access the South end of the Dam or hang out at the Marina. The Marina is a good place to stop for rest rooms if anyone is interested. In about 5 or 6 miles the Bridge for Rt. 109 can sneak up on you if you aren’t paying attention. Once you cross over the bridge turn left on Route 24. In a couple of miles, watch for the sign directing you to Route 424. It’s a left turn so be in the middle lane of the four lane highway to avoid any quick lane changes. 424 is a scenic highway and it doesn’t disappoint, especially in the fall. Take 424 into Napoleon Ohio. 424 will intersect Route 108. You turn left to Cross Napoleon’s bridge. On the other side, you turn left or Northeast to return to Toledo. You cross each bridge a second time, but this time it’s in the opposite direction. The road sections that you ride will be opposite the ones you rode on the first leg of the cruise. The return trip has a different flavor than the first leg since the scenery is all different. This is a great day trip. You are never too far from any service you might want and it is the kind of ride that is hard to duplicate anywhere in Northern Ohio. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I do. Ride Safe

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Biker Friendly Directory Attorneys Anthony Castelli www.ohiomotorcyclegarage.com 1-800-447-6549

Nowhere Tavern 106 E. Main St Bellevue, OH 44811 (419) 483-2110

Ralph Buss www.RalphBuss.com 1-800-ON-A-BIKE

Portage Inn 355 Rice St Elmore, OH 43416 (419) 862-9942

Anchor Bay Carry-Out & Pub 12328 Fulton County Rd 27 West Unity, OH 43570 (419) 237-2728

Quaker Steak & Lube

Bars

Blue Eagle 218 ½ State Bettsville, OH 44815 (419) 986-5639 Harry Buffalo North Olmsted Location 4824 Great Northern Boulevard North Olmsted, OH 44070 (440) 734-4545 Jackass Flats 6024 Rip Rap Road Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 236-4329 Kate & Al’s 105 S. Main St Gibsonburg, OH (419) 637-7326 Last Resort Saloon 53 Lake St Delaware, OH 43015 (740) 363-8120 Legend’s Sports Bar & Grille 1064 W. McPherson Hwy Clyde, OH 43410 (419) 547- 7676 Little Bar on the Prairie 400 N. Stone St Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-9244

5800 Interstate Blvd Austintown, Ohio 44515 (330) 349-9464 7834 Reynolds Rd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 954-9464 6073 Dressler Rd, NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 433-9464 4900 Transportation Drive Sheffield, Ohio 44054 (440)934-9464 5935 Canal Rd Valley View, OH 44125 (216) 986-9500 5150 Liberty Avenue Vermilion, OH 44089 (440) 967-3724

Scotty’s 6224 East Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 (614) 755-9407 Scoundrel’s 826 Front Street Berea, Ohio 44017 (440) 234-3455 Skelly’s Bar & Grill 37825 Vine St Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 942-9557

Little King’s 3009 Payne Ave. Cleveland, Ohio

Skully’s 1151 N. High St Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 291-8856

Main Street Saloon 1481 South Main Street Akron, OH 44301 (330) 724-8855

Snuffy’s Reloaded 1313 St. Rt. 6 Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-1718

Margaritaville 212 Fremont Ave Sandusky, OH (419) 627-8903

The Pump Bar & Grill 4024 Hayes Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 621-1041

Millstone BBQ 12790 Grey St Logan, OH 43138 (740) 385-5341

Bike (& Cage) Washes

Wet Willy’s 21813 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Gym & Fitness Centers King’s Gym 24775 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-KING

Bikes 2NV 5728 Westbourne Ave Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 751-8888 EC Customs (937) 623-5597 www.ecccyclefab.com

Insurance Aok Insurance & Financial Services, LLC 4925 Jackman Road, Unit #24 Toledo, OH 43613(855) AOK-BIKE Nemecek Insurance 127 W Perry Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 (800) 686-3474

Kames Sports 8516 Cleveland Ave N. North Canton, OH 44720 (800) 446-4906 Pandemonium Choppers 8936 Christy Rd Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 576-6812

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Rider Insurance 1-800-595-6393 www.rider.com RJ Smith & Associates 18850 E. Bagley Rd Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (800) 886-0305

Avon Boot Shop Howard Hanna Contact: Denise Quiggle (440) 251-9985 denisequiggle@howardhanna.com

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Avon Boot Shop 38450 Chester Rd Avon, OH 44011 (440) 934-3230

Smith Insurance Services, Inc 4942 Reed Rd Columbus, OH 43220 (888) 644-2232

Cycle Leather 9156 SR 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (888) 827-5562

Taylor Insurance 3982 St. Rt. 43 Kent, Ohio 44240 (800) 211-6723

Erie Street Leather 416 Erie Street N Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 833-2672

Lodging Huron River Valley Resort 9019 River Rd Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-4118

Kames Sports 8516 Cleveland Ave N. North Canton, OH 44720 (800) 446-4906

Plantation Motel 2815 Cleveland Road East Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-4790

Military Pride 29348 Euclid Ave Wickliffe, OH 44092 (440) 944-5180

Sawmill Creek Lodge & Resort 400 Sawmill Creek Drive West Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-3800

Vivid Jewelers 27217 Wolf Rd Bay Village, OH 44140 (440) 835-0111

Seacrest Motel 2529 Columbus Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (800) 636-6426

Sales Adventure Harley-Davidson 1465 State Rt 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 (330) 364-6519

South Shore Inn 2047 Cleveland Rd (Rt 6) Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 626-4436

Apex Powersports 938 Cookson Ave, SE New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 308-8900

Parts & Accessories Bear’s Vintage MetalWorks 408 West Main St Ravenna, OH 44266 (330) 297-7755

Carlton Harley-Davidson 11771 OH-44 Mantua, OH 44255 (330) 274-3141

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Biker Friendly Directory John’s Trailer Sales 2229 Tremainsville Rd Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 471-1175 Lima Harley-Davidson 3255 Fort Shawnee Industrial Dr. Lima, OH 45806 (419) 331-3027 Mad River Harley-Davidson 5316 State Rt. 250/Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 502-2244 Napoleon Harley-Davidson 862 County Rd R3 Napoleon, OH 43545 (419) 592-7123 Signature Harley-Davidson 1176 Professional Dr Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 873-2453 South East Harley-Davidson 23105 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, Oh 44146 (440) 439-5300 Toledo Harley-Davidson 7960 W. Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617

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Beaver Creek Cycle 13172 State Route 7 Libson, OH 44432 (330) 386-7353 Canton Cycle Specialties, Inc 701 Cherry Ave., N.E. Canton, OH 44702 (330) 456-1555 Cycle Analysis 4984 West 150th St Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 362-9060 Don’s Garage 8625 Harrison Pike Cleves, Ohio 45002 (513) 353-1446 FKN Performance 913 N Depot St. Sandusky, Ohio 44870 (419)357-5395 Roeder Racing & Service 3684 U.S Rt. 20 Monroeville, OH 44847 (419) 465-2247

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Sinners N’ Saints Customs 951F Robinwood Ave Whitehall, OH 43213 (614) 231-SINS

Innovations In Ink 234 Columbus Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 502-7152

Wylde Rydes Inc. 4704 State Rd Cleveland, OH 44109 (216) 741-03701

Lazy Dave’s Tattoo 27084 Lorain Ave North Olmsted, OH 44070 (440) 777-4465

Transport Scottsdale Interstate Transport (330) 206-0650 Truckyourtoys.com

Tattoo Shops Addictions Tattoo 505 West Perkins Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 621-8288 Art Bomb Tattoo 32 N. Erie St Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 834-2781 Bad Ass Tattoo 46065 Telegraph Rd Amherst, OH 44001 (440) 986-3845

Pain & Pleasure Tattoo 6015 Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-0069 Roadhouse Tattoos 100 4th St. Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 281-8861 Stained Skin 1255 N. High St Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 297-SKIN Steel City Tattoos 1060 Park Avenue West Mansfield, OH 44906 (330) 466-7783 Sudden Urge Tattoos 9360 Mentor Ave Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 368-3529

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Upcoming Events All events are listed as per the information submitted to Thunder Roads Ohio. TRO is not responsible for inaccuracies or the specifics of the information provided. If you would like your event listed, please email details and your contact information to: ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com May 7, 2011 Harry Buffalo Thunder Run June 2-5, 2011 Rally On The Rock Put-In-Bay, Ohio South Bass Island Rallyontherock.com Call 440-785-7331 for vendor information. June 3, 2011 22nd Harley Ferrari Night OBW Kick-off South East Harley Davidson Bedford Heights, OH 6-11pm southeastharley.com June 3-5, 2011 Demo Days Lake Erie Harley Davidson Avon, OH June 3-12, 2011 Ohio Bike Week Sandusky, Ohio Ohiobikeweek.com Motorcycle transportation available from Scottsdale Interstate Transport (330) 206-0650 June 4th Bedford Rotary Rib Fest & Vintage Bike Show Downtown Bedford, OH www.eventsinbedford.com Contact: Mike (440) 773-2835 June 4, 2011 U.S. Military Vets M/C Toilet Bowl Run Ohio Veterans Home Pavilion Strub Rd. Sandusky 10 a.m. June 4-5, 2011 AHDRA Ohio Bike Week Nationals Summit Raceway Park - Norwalk, Ohio June 5, 2011 Cleveland Ride for Kids Rocky River, Ohio (800) 253-6530 June 11, 2011 Cops Helping Kids Block Party 321 Main St Alliance, OH Registration for Run @ 10:30 First Bike Out 11 am, Last In @ 5 $15/person or $20/couple Contact Matt @ (330) 823-0219 for info June 11, 2011 Commercial Point Car & Bike Show 15 Miles South of Downtown Columbus Sponsored By Justified Defiance 9 am-5pm June 11-19, 2011 Laconia Bike Week Motorcycle transportation available from Scottsdale Interstate Transport (330) 206-0650 58

June 12, 2011 Walnecks Swap Meet and Bike Show Springfield, Ohio Walneckswap.com

July 14-16, 2011 Ohio State H.O.G. Rally Cuyahoga Valley, Ohio www.ohstatehogrally.com

June 12, 2011 3rd Annual COPS Ride www.copsride.com

July 15, 2011 2nd Annual SSG Shannon M. Smith “No Fear” Motorcycle Memorial Event & Poker Run Delaware, Ohio Vendors invited! Contact Sean Hall (614) 581-4918

June 18, 2011 Badge Bash & Poker Run Run Starts @ Tilted Kilt 8665 Sancus Blvd $30 (includes one passenger and bash afterwards) Bash starts @ 4pm F.O.P Capital City Lounge #9 Columbus, OH $10 (Bash only) www.getbehindthebadge.org June 18, 2011 Not Just Another Damn Run! (Abate of Ohio, Inc.) Bristol Inn Rt 45& 88 Bristolville, OH Registration @ 11 First Bike Out 12, In @ 5 $10/riders, $5/passengers Contact Ron Blanton @ (330) 272-2265 June 23-26, 2011 Thunder In The Valley Johnstown, Pennsylvania www.visitjohnstownpa.com/thunderinthevalley June 24-25, 2011 Cruise For A Cure Century Harley Davidson Medina, OH Ride to New River Gorge Fayettville, WV centuryhd.com Contact Amanda @ amanda.rae@centuryhd.com June 24-25 Skatopia Bowl Bash “Biker Friendly” Rutland, Ohio Call (740) 742-3169 For More Info June 24-26, 2011 June Jam (Abate of Ohio, Inc) The Woods at Kaeppner Place 34070 Sutton Rd Logan, OH $25 ABATE, AMA, MRF, other SMRO Members. $35 Non Members. $17 Saturday Only Pass (After 6pm) No Kids, Pets, Firearms, glass bottles Contact Jim Elgin @ 1800 252-4537 June 25, 2011 B.A.L.D RUN Bikers Aiding Local Diabetics American Legion Post #336 Painesville, OH Breakfast @ 10, Blessing @ 11:30 Run 12-5 $15 www.baldrun.org July 7-10, 2011 Gettysburg Bike Week Motorcycle transportation available from Scottsdale Interstate Transport (330) 206-0650

July 16, 2011 AsherBash Benefit Concert & Dice Run Roeder Racing & Service Monroeville, OH Registration @ 9 a.m. or 2:30 p.m Contact (419) 788-3446 For More Info July 17, 2011 12th Annual Police Memorial Motorcycle Rally Cleveland, Ohio www.clevelandpolicescholarship.org (216) 398-4924 July 23 Columbus Chrome Divas Bike Wash Quaker Steak & Lube Columbus Proceeds to Stephanie Spielman Breast Cancer Fund 1pm-5pm July 22-24, 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Lexington, Ohio www.americanmotorcyclist.com July 22-24, 2011 Carlisle Summer Bike Fest Carlisle, Pennsylvania www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/bikefest July 23, 2011 Hunter Ray Varga Memorial Run & Chinese Auction Time Out Sports Bar Windham, Ohio Registration @ 9am. $15/person or $25/couple July 23, 2011 Marysville Ride for Kids Marysville, Ohio (800) 253-6530 July 28-31 Mountain Fest Motorcycle Rally Morgantown, West Virginia www.wvmountainfest.com July 29-31, 2011 Wetzelland Motorcycle Rally Van Wert, OH wetzelmc.com August 8-14, 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, South Dakota Motorcycle transportation available from Scottsdale Interstate Transport (330) 206-0650 Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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Ohio Clubs, Organizations & Associations Motorcycle themed clubs and organizations are invited to list themselves and their contact information here for $60 annually. This is a great way to promote your group and the activities that you host. Listed organizations are encouraged to share event information, pictures, and news on the club at no additional charge. Thunder Roads Ohio reserves the right to limit this due to space restrictions. For more information, email: thunderroadsohio@gmail.com ABATE OF OHIO, INC (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image, and promoting safe operating practices of Ohio Motorcyclists. www.abate.com (614) 319-3644 Email: sales@abate.com ALL AMERICAN INDIAN M/C Since 1965 www.allamericanindianmotorcycleclub.com Contact: Paul Clement 440-647-3723 paulteri@aol.com

CHELLE’S ANGELS Promote sisterhood and camaraderie among women motorcycle riders through participation in club rides and activities, shared goals and monthly meetings. Serving South Central Ohio Chelles-angels.tripod.com Contact: Michelle Storts 740-503-5456 chelles-angels@hotmail.com CHROME DIVAS Our Mission Statement: Through the diverse sisterhood of the Chrome Divas, our mission is to build a positive image of women motorcyclists and enthusiasts; promote motorcycle safety; elevate consciousness of automobile drivers; create awareness of women and children’s issues while giving back to our communities but most importantly, to ride and have fun! National Organization with multiple chapters in Ohio. www.chromedivas.com

ARMED FORCES M/C The Armed Forces of America MC (AFMC) is a national organization with chapters throughout the United States. We are the second oldest 100% military MC in the USA comprised of active duty, reserve, retired, and honorably discharged veterans of all branches of the Armed Forces of America. We share a brotherhood of both service to our country and in the wind North Ohio Chapter www.afmcsoh.com South Ohio Chapter www.afmscooh.com afmc@afmcsooh.com

Cincinatti Chapter Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure! Email: socialbutterflyns@yahoo.com

Columbus Chapter Focuses on raising funds for The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Email: chromediva_vixen@yahoo.com Facebook: Columbus.chromedivas

ARMOR BEARERS M/C To Spread the Gospel to All Bikers www.armorbearersmc.com John (Preacherman) Harris johnjrharris@yahoo.com

Darby Creek Chapter Email: chromediva_wildthang@yahoo.com

AXEMEN M/C Fundraising and active support for brothers in need. Axemenmc.org Central Ohio Chapter Meetings 3rd Wednesday of Every Month Rocky Lawrence, President rlfire23@hotmail.com BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) We are an Organization of Bikers working to protect children from the horrors of child abuse by lending them support and friendship, and giving them a family they can count on. We are a non-political, nondenominational organization. Central Ohio Chapter Meetings @ 2pm 3rd Sunday of Each Month (614)271-7478 Contact: RED-President cenohbaca@gmail.com BLUE KNIGHTS INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT M/C A non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles. Contact: Bob Flanagan- President (207) 947-4600 www.blueknights.org BROTHERS IN BLUE Brothers In Blue is a non-profit organization formed to bring Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMS together who share the common interest in motorcycles. we are open to guys with motorcycles of 750cc and up of any kind. www.brothersinblue.org CATHOLIC CROSS BEARERS M/M To bring the love of Jesus to the streets and to those imprisoned. An International Organization. www.catholiccrossbearersmm.com Eric Wardrum – National President / Founder catholiccrossbearersmm@gmail.com 60

Dayton Chapter Email: silvers81@yahoo.com Xenia Chapter Xenia Chrome Divas are commited to helping people affected by domestic violence,sexual assualt, and child abuse. Email: chromedivareaper@gmail.com Facebook: xeniachromedivas CLASSIC BRITISH M/C of CINCINNATI Dedicated to the riding, preservation, and enjoyment of British motorcycles past and present. www.cincybritishbikes.com Contact: FOLEYBR2@insightbb.com COMBAT VETERANS ASSOCIATION Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms. http://oh.combatvet.org Contact: Ohio State Representative jansokolnicki@att.net COPPERHEADS LE/ MC An association of law enforcement and military riders. Cleveland Region Steve Pumba MrPig4u@aol.com FREEMASONS RIDING CLUB The Freemasons Riding Club is an association founded and designed specifically to introduce motorcycling Freemasons to one another. We are comprised entirely of Freemasons with a love for freedom that is only found on two wheels – in the wind. We find our best place working in our communities and supporting various causes and charities, especially while riding with our Brothers. www.freemasonsrc.org fmrc@comcast.net INDIAN 4 CLUB The Club is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of the Indian Four Cylinder Motorcycle and all other American-made 4 cylinder motorcycles no longer being produced. Since 1961 www.indian4club.org Contact: Beverly Corsmeir –Treasurer Beverly.Corsmeier@cbws.com

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IRON MARSHALS M/C A family club that welcomes and encourages law enforcement, fire and police personnel as members. We were formed by a group of non-law enforcement members who were riding with a law enforcement club. This group of people wanted to start a club that catered to all people that wanted to ride not only police officers. www.ironmarshalsmc.com Contact: Ike- President 216-323-0059 info@ironmarshaslmc.com meets on Sundays LADY TREND SETTER M/C An all-female motorcycle club who have set forth a commitment to join forces with other motorcycle clubs to promote motorcycle safety, unity and represent our sisterhood in a positive manner at all times. We are a group of ladies who love to ride but while riding want to make a difference in our communities. Our goal is to replenish one community at a time. www.ladytrendsettersmc.org Contact- 8Ball-Recrutier 216-240-8104 ladytrendsettersmc@yahoo.com LANCASTER OHIO BIKERS ORGANIZATION (LOBO) The purpose of LOBO is to recognize each brother and sister as a free spirit, and to show one another the respect a biker deserves. LOBO is a non-profit organization that raises money for different charities by doing poker runs throught the riding season. Serving the Lancaster, Ohio area. www.lobobikers.org

OHIO MOTORCYCLISTS FOR CHILDREN Our purpose is to raise money to support worthy institutions that provide for the medical and emotional welfare of at risk children in Ohio. OMFC also provides support to other motorcycle organizations with similar goals. www.ohiomcforchildren.org 614-519-2843 ROLLING SHADOWS RC The Rolling Shadows Riding Club is a non-profit organization that was established in 2009 by a group of best friends seeking the love of motorcycling and like-minded spirit , regardless of one’s choice of ride. Based in Cleveland, OH our club participates in group rides for charitable runs, raising funds for worthy causes, and an overall passion for riding. Contact: Mark Salsgiver- Sargent At Arms rollingshadows@gmail.com Facebook: Rolling Shadows RC SATIN & STEEL Satin and steel is a Club of local women motorcycle riders who have come together to support local charities and organizations in the greater Delaware County area. If you are interested in learning more about us or you would like to donate or sponsor our efforts please contact us at satinsteel@ymail.com Website: satinandsteel.weebly.com WARRIORS FOR THE CHILDREN Anti-Child Abuse. Awareness and Prevention www/warriorsforthechildren.com

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LYFERS M/C The Lyfers MC share the common interests of motorcycling, promoting motorcycle safety, and brotherhood. We provide support to members and various non-profit charities across the United States. We also try to help rebuild our communities by helping the elderly and being positive role models to our children. www.lyfersmc.com Contact: Marty- President

MASONIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INTERNATIONAL The purpose of the Masonic Motorcycle Club International is to bring together Master Masons whose common interest is motorcycle riding, promoting good fellowship, and encouraging membership in the Fraternity www.masonicmotorcycleclub.org Contact: W.B. Rex Baker- Membership Chairman summerrider5054@embarqmail.com

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Ok, I know what you are thinking, A hundred dollars for a cake? Yeah, but it only ‘tastes’ like it cost $100. This recipe is very versatile as far as flavor combinations go. You can mix up the cake flavors to keep it interesting. Today, I’ve chosen Red Velvet and Strawberry Cakes for this recipe. I used fresh strawberries to compliment this fabulous cake as well. It takes some planning to pull this cake together, but it is well worth it! One of the keys to making this recipe is to make the cake ahead of time and freeze it. Because this recipe is more time consuming than most, I always make up enough ingredients to construct 2 cakes.

Cooking Directions: Combine egg whites and the 1/3rd cup sugar in the large bowl of an electric mixer that is fitted with the whisk attachment. Scrape in the Vanilla bean seeds. Combine the 1 and 1/3rd cup sugar and 1/3rd cup of water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Raise the heat to high and boil rapidly until the temperature is between 238 – 240 degrees. Remove the syrup from the heat after it comes to temperature. Pour within 2 minutes. (see next step) As soon you take the syrup off of the heat, beat the egg white mixture on medium speed until very soft peaks form.

Ingredients for both Cakes: Strawberry Cake Mix – 1and 1/3rd cups water – 1/3rd cup Vegetable Oil – 3 Large Eggs Red Velvet Cake Mix – 1and 1/3rd cups water – 1/3rd cups Vegetable Oil – 3 Large Eggs

Increase the beater speed to high and pour the hot syrup down the side of the bowl in a slow stream. Keep beating until the Meringue forms stiff peaks. Let the Meringue cool in the bowl and do not beat again until the instant read thermometer registers 100 degrees.

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch cake pans and line with Parchment paper. Set Aside

Start beating the Meringue again on a medium speed. Gradually add the butter 2-3 tablespoons at a time, beating each addition of butter until it is totally incorporated and the butter cream is smooth.

Cake 1:

Cake Assembly

Blend dry cake mix, oil, water and eggs in mixing bowl at low speed for 1 minute. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Spread 2/3 of a cup cake batter into each pan. Bake for 14 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Let cool to room temperature. Wipe pans clean and repeat the process 3 more times for a total of 8 layers. Wrap cake layers with wax paper and place in a gallon size Ziploc Bag and freeze. Mix up the second cake batter and follow the same baking procedure as the first cake. Freeze Cake layers. Butter Cream Frosting Recipe 5 Jumbo Egg Whites (room temperature) – 1/3rd cup sugar – 1 Vanilla Bean – 1/3rd cup water – 1 and 1/3rd cup sugar – 1 lb. unsalted butter(room temperature, cut into tablespoon squares) You will need these tools; Candy Thermometer and Instant Read Thermometer 66

This is enough to make 2 eight layer cakes, so take 4 strawberry and 4 red velvet cake layers out of the freezer. You can save the other layers up to 3 months. Place 1 cake layer (it’s OK if its frozen) on a serving platter. Spread frosting over the top of the cake layer. Place the 2nd layer on the top of the first. Alternate the cake types so use the other flavor. Spread frosting on the top of layer 2 and repeat until you have 8 stacked layers. Finish frosting the sides and top of the cake with the remaining Butter Cream. Enjoy! Don’t Wait! There are never any left-overs. Mrs. Natural Bonus Tip: Save remaining vanilla bean pod. Place it in a small Ziploc bag with 2 tablespoons of sugar to make gourmet Vanilla flavored sugar.

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Cletus is passing by Billy Bob’s hay barn one day when, through a gap in the door, he sees Billy Bob doing a slow and sensual striptease in front of an old green John Deere. Buttocks clenched, he performs a slow pirouette, and gently slides off first the right strap of his overalls, followed by the left. He then hunches his shoulders forward and in a classic striptease move, lets his overalls fall down to his hips, revealing a torn and frayed plaid shirt. He then slowly peels off his underwear, swings it around his head and lets it go, where it lands across the hood of the old Deere. Then, grabbing both sides of his shirt, he rips it apart to reveal his stained T-shirt underneath. With a final flourish, he tears the T-shirt from his body, and hurls his baseball cap onto a pile of hay. Having seen enough, Cletus rushes in and says, “What in tarnation are ya’ doin’, Billy Bob?” “Good Lord, Cletus, ya’ scared the bejeezers out of me,” says an obviously embarrassed Billy Bob. “Me ‘n the wife been havin’ trouble lately in the bedroom d’partment, and the therapis’ suggested I do sumpin’ sexy to a tractor.” (*Don’t make me come splain’ this to you! Read the last line again, slowly.) Students in an advanced Biology class were taking their mid-term exam. The last question was, ‘Name seven advantages of Mother’s Milk,’ worth 70 points or none at all. One student, in particular, was hard put to think of seven advantages. He wrote: 1.) It is perfect formula for the child. 2.) It provides immunity against several diseases. 3.) It is always the right temperature. 4.) It is inexpensive. 5.) It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa. 6.) It is always available as needed. And then, the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell indicating the end of the test rang, he wrote... 7.) It comes in 2 cute containers. He got an A. * It’s not whether you win or lose, but how sympathetic you are to the lame-ass loser after you win. * You are not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. have to go through a bureaucratic examination to determine whether admission All arrivals in heaven * We enough “Fountain of Smart”? records of what each applicant did will behave granted. Oneyouth. room How has aabout clerk awho inputs computerized * Ahis foolorand oneapplicant helluva’ party on her his lastmoney day ofcan life.throw The first of the day named Bike Bob explains that his last day before are soon parted. was notthey a good one. “I came home early and found my wife lying naked in bed. She claimed she had * The original and click interface Smith Wesson. just gotten outpoint of the shower. Well, herwas hairawas dry&and I checked the shower and it was completely dry too. I knew she was into some hanky-panky and I began to look for her lover. I went onto the balcony of our 9th floor apartment and found the SOB clinging to the rail by his fingertips. I was so angry that I began bashing his fingers with a flower pot. He let go and fell, but his fall was broken by some awnings and bushes. On seeing he was still alive I found super human strength to drag our antique cedar chest to the balcony and throw it over. It hit the man and killed him. At this point the stress got to me and I suffered a massive heart attack and died. The clerk thanked him and sent him on to the next office. The second applicant named Snake said that his last day was his worst. “I was on the roof of an apartment building working on the AC equipment. I stumbled over my tools and toppled off the building. I managed to grab onto the balcony rail of a 9th floor apartment but some idiot came rushing out on the balcony and bashed my hands with a flower pot. I fell but hit some awnings and bushes and survived, but as I looked up I saw a huge chest falling toward me. I tried to crawl out of the way but failed and was hit and killed by the chest.” The clerk couldn’t help but chuckled as he directs the man to the next room. He is still giggling when his third customer aptly named Harley enters. He apologizes and says “I doubt that your last day was as interesting as the fellow in here just before you.” “I don’t know” replies the biker, “picture this, I’m buck naked hiding in this cedar chest.....” Thunder Roads® Magazine ohio

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