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FROM THE PUBLISHER I’d like to begin by thanking you for picking up a copy of Thunder Roads Ohio – the Nation’s Largest Regional Motorcycle Magazine – and more importantly “OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAG!” That’s a title that we’re fairly proud of and that we take fairly seriously. Most of you already know our story, but it’s been a while since I’ve shared it here. So, I thought I’d revisit just who we are-- because it’s a unique story in terms of our mission and approach. Almost twenty years ago, Iron Cowboy Productions was launched as an “outside-the-box” marketing firm that specialized in country music and motorcycle promotions. That’s really where our name came from – not just my nickname. We were an aggressive street marketing company that primarily promoted bars, restaurants, local bands, and a few charity events. We even spent some time hosting golf events and marketing golf courses – believe it or not. Not that I have anything against golf – it’s just really not my thing. And someone recently told me that there weren’t enough nice days in Northeast Ohio to be both a golfer and a biker. Gradually we began focusing more and more on motorcycles and charity events – as it became clear that we had a very different approach than most. I say that in the most general of terms, as I’ve never really come across anyone that does what we do. That being said, it’s worth noting that we’ve never made a secret of our business approach – or why we believe that we are successful as we are. It’s a simple formula – we work hard to promote our partners, to support the community (in particular the riding community), to create the BEST possible product, and we take a long-term approach to developing positive relationships. More than 10 years ago, that lead us to partnering with Ohio Bike Week and making the State Rally one of our core priorities as we look to promote riding in Ohio. The lead to us helping to launch this magazine and eventually buying it – putting us in a business that we never expected to be in. Again, our basic four principles allowed us to quickly become a leader in our industry and amongst our peers – even though we were new and really had no idea what we were doing at first! Instead of learning how folks traditionally produced magazines, sold advertising, and promoted the riding community – we decided to go the other way around. We created a vision of what a successful motorcycle magazine would look like and what kind of involvement / impact it would have within the riding community. With that goal in mind, we actively sought out partners that would support our mission and we could see as part of our “end product”. So, we’ve never really focused on selling advertising, we’ve always looked for active partners that would help us on our mission – to create the BEST POSSIBLE magazine and develop long terms positive relationships. With these priorities in mind, we aggressively priced our magazine sponsorships (advertising space) – often far less than our competitors that have as little as 1/10th our readership! We’ve always believed that if we offered a good product at a reasonable rate – and actively worked to ensure that riders actually read our magazines, why would anyone stop advertising with us?! As luck would have it – this approach has worked. And along the way, we’ve built up some amazing relationships with some really great organizations and people. Certainly, we’ve stumbled at times, and not all of our partners have turned out to be as positive as we had hoped – but for more than 5 years we’ve printed a regional motorcycle magazine that’s averaged more than 100 pages, every month, year-round. And along the way, we’ve helped a lot of charities and helped promote a lot of really great businesses and events. And we have YOU – our readers – to thank for all of this. You’ve been an active partner in our journey and we greatly appreciate your support. Over the years, many of you have become family – and if you’re just picking up this magazine for the first time – you’ll discover that it’s far more than just another print publication. It’s the voice of our riding community – as told by riders, events, and local businesses. In essence, it’s your voice as well. So please don’t ever hesitate to let us know what you think. You can share your feelings on our website through our Blogs, in the Forums, on our Facebook page, or just by talking to us at events. Looking forward to seeing you out on the road! Ride Strong – and Live Well! Derek Armstrong

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

AMISH COUNTRY RIDER

INDIAN LAKE

SPORT TOURING

FLY BY RALLY PREVIEW

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

ROAD TALES

ABATE OF OHIO

CMA REPORT

KENNEDY STYLE

BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN

CALENDAR FEATURE

IRON AND INK

FINAL WORD

BUCKEYE FIREARMS

TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!

SERVICE SPECIALISTS

MARKETPLACE

UPCOMING MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

RECIPES

WORD SEARCH

FUNNY STUFF

SPONSOR INDEX

TRO ADVENTURE

ON THE COVERAnother great bike from Iron Horse Cycles in Cleveland. This one uses Rhno-Coat as the paint and features a fellow rider Amber. More photos starting on P.50 Catch Amber with her Yamaha R6 next month as a Reader Ride feature.

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2018 TRO Championship Bike Show Series Underway Over the last several years, Thunder Roads Ohio has worked to develop local and regional Bike Shows as a means of showcasing both the rides that our readers have and the amazing works of rolling art that local shops and builders have been producing. Along the way, we discovered that many local riders had never participated in a Bike Show – never considering that their bikes were “show worthy”. It turns out, though, that most riders have an appreciation – even a love of motorcycles that goes beyond the amount of chrome on a bike or if there are water spots and dust on them. We’ve hosted Bike Shows at indoor venues that have often showcased bikes with less than a dozen miles on them – and we’ve hosted Bike Shows at outdoor venues ranging from dealership parking lots to grass fields (The Devil’s Staircase, Oregonia). Throughout we’ve discovered that it’s not always the most polished that gets the attention, but it’s the love and work that goes into the bike that everyone appreciates.

Upcoming Bike Shows – Here are just a few, you can go online for a complete listing and updates. 5/27/2018 Ohio Bike Week Championship Bike Show, Sandusky OH 6/2/2018 Thiel’s Wheels Car & Motorcycle Show, Upper Sandusky OH 6/9/2018 Biketown Harley-Davidson Bike Show, Austintown OH 6/16/2018 Jack Racino Bike Show, Randall Park OH 6/27/2018 Quaker Steak & Lube Warren, Valleyview OH NEW SHOW ADDED! 6/29/2018 Quaker Steak & Lube Warren, Warren OH NEW SHOW ADDED! 6/30/2018 Brunswick Classic Car & Bike Show, Brunswick OH NEW SHOW ADDED! 7/18/2018 Zeppes Bike Show, Newbury OH 7/21/2018 Iron Pony Bike Show, Columbus OH 7/23/2018 Quaker Steak & Lube Medina, Medina OH 7/26/2018 Quaker Steak & Lube Sheffield, Sheffield OH 8/11/2018 Harley’s Against Heroin Ride & Bike Show, Amelia (Cincinnati) OH 8/16/2018 Quaker Steak & Lube Austintown, Austintown OH NEW SHOW ADDED! 8/18/2018 Rally on the River, Ironton OH 8/25/2018 Stinger Harley-Davidson Bike Show, Medina OH All dates are subject to change. Check online and follow on facebook for updates. For more information, visit us online at www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com

Pre-Registration Bonuses! In order to help plan and encourage participation amongst builders and bike owners, we are offering a number of incentives for those pre-registering for TRO Bike Shows this year. In addition to a slight discount on registration fees – which will vary, depending on the specific shows, we will also now be offering FREE Championship Bike Show Series T-Shirts to those registering in advance. For the larger shows, these shirts will be customized for the specific show. For those registering for 5 or more shows in advance – bike owners will receive a FREE Championship Bike Show Series Dickie® Eisenhower Shop Jacket!

For 2018, Thunder Roads Ohio will host our most extensive schedule ever of Bike Shows – ranging from local community shows and Bike Night Shows, to festivals and rallies, and culminating in our Championship Shows. Throughout all of them, our goal is to showcase the bikes and the passion their owners have for them. We encourage everyone to participate in the Bike Shows and have fun with them.

Pre-Registration will be done through the Thunder Roads Ohio website or by contacting the TRO Office directly at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com or calling (440) 273-9000. * Each Bike Owner will receive one complimentary

Show Shirt and then begin building credits towards the Shop Jacket. Program specifics are being finalized and not all Bike Shows featured in the magazine, website, or even in the Series will be eligible. Event organizers reserve the right to make changes that they deem necessary due to the constraints of operating within the real world. 8

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JOIN THE TEAM Thunder Roads Ohio is actively looking to add Road Reps, Promotional Staff, Contributors, Photographers, and Area Managers all across Ohio. Thunder Roads Ohio is a grassroots organization that works with local representatives to help cover and serve the motorcycle community. We actively support hundreds of local charity events and organizations throughout the state in a variety of capacities. We are specifically looking to add team members in the following areas: Burton (Home Office) Cleveland Geneva New Philly / Dover Stuebenville Toledo Zanesville For more information, please email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@ gmail.com or stop on out to an event and introduce yourself.

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Support your local rides and motorcycle events – by sharing them with Thunder Roads! Throughout the year, there are hundreds of great motorcycle events being held all across Ohio. Some number hundreds and even thousands of bikes, while others might only have 30-50 bikes – yet still be really cool events with a story to share. The challenge, though, is that there are only a few of us – and we can only cover so many rides, rallies, and other events. Unfortunately, we are often left hearing about great events in the far corners of the state or even in our own backyard that we’ve been unable to attend. Many of these are great events, worth sharing with our readers. To that end, we’d like to encourage riders to share some of their experiences with the magazine and become Thunder Roads Contributors! As a Thunder Roads Ohio Contributor you can help cover local events of interest to you and provide them invaluable exposure to the more than 200,000 riders we reach each and every month. For a new event or one attempting to attract more riders for next year’s event – an article in Thunder Roads can make all the difference. You don’t have to be a professional writer or photographer to cover an event. Most modern cell phones have cameras that can take great pictures and a short write-up including your thoughts on the ride and recognizing the organization doesn’t have to be perfect. We have proof readers and photo editors that can help polish up your submission, but we really appreciate a candid approach to event coverage. The best way to start is to email us and let us know your ideas. You can reach us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com. “Thunder Roads welcomes “Ride Reviews” (profiling events, rides, and rallies) and stories regarding suggested riding destinations in particular. Many of our feature articles are written by freelance writers, and we’re always looking for solid writers. In most cases, we do not assign articles and contributors must be self-starters. If you have an idea for an article or feature for Thunder Roads Ohio, send us a summary of your story along with several photos. Succinctly outline your subject and proposed article - and explain why our readers would be interested.” 10

You can find more details on how to submit contributions on our facebook page – under the Notes section. www.facebook.com/ ThunderRoadsOhio

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TRO SCAVENGER HUNT The TRO SCAVENGER HUNT is a special, indoor THUNDER RUN through the pages of our very own magazine. Hidden someplace within the depth of these pages is a special TRO PRIZE LOGO – see the sample here. It’s a version of our “wheel logo” with a treasure chest on it. It was inspired by Cole’s favorite TV show – Jake and the Neverland Pirates! When you find it, shoot us an email at BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com with SCAVENGER HUNT in the subject line. Let us know what page and exactly where the logo is in this month’s magazine and we will put you in the drawing for some great TRO prizes – including some great gear and subscriptions to the magazine! How cool is that?!

May’s Scavenger Hunt Winner: Steve Roth

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COB REPORT To My ABATE Friends, What great weather we had for the 2018 Motorcycle Awareness Rally. I want to thank everyone who promoted and worked the event. AD Farrow’s came through as always; a great parking lot, donuts and coffee, and to top it off - music. Thank you Doug-- great job. The Columbus Police did their usual great job getting us safely to the Ohio State House which, as normal, was ready for us. Thank you all. I really enjoyed the After-Rally Party; Region 9 and Roger did a great job hosting. It always looks so easy to get it all done but many people have to work together to make it so nice. Thanks to Victory’s for letting us be there and to have the curtains up making our day even that much better. This whole event is just what it takes to get our year off to a great start. Sorry some of you had to miss it, but maybe next year.

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Tim and the crew at Region 8 get the at-a-boy award by gathering 24 Proclamations. The total Proclamations for 2018 were 197. That represents a lot of cities, towns and villages that we visited and asked them to recognize Motorcycle Awareness Month. Thank you all. Special thanks go out to West Carrollton Mayor, and Jeffery Sanner, for putting their proclamation on a beautiful wooden plaque. That proclamation will be on the wall at the ABATE office. This is the time to get out and sign up new members, while the cost is still $10.00. Our membership numbers are coming up, so keep up the good work. Better yet, take someone’s $20 bill and also sell them a bike raffle ticket. Your region will make $1 for every bike raffle ticket you sell to benefit the region in whatever way the membership wants. If you

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need tickets, ask your Region Director. It is ABATE’s 40th year anniversary and we are still riding free. I would like to thank everyone for your hard work. Please keep doing what you all do so well. Encourage new members to get involved and we can make a difference. If anyone has any questions, please give me a call. Bringing All Riders to the Table Mike Stock Chairman of the Board chairofboard@abate.com

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SAFETY Hi Friends, When you read this May will be history. It was a busy month starting with the Awareness Rally, ending with Ohio Bike Week, and several events in between. It’s a great way to get the summer started and it looks like we are riding safer. In 2017 by this time we had 651 crashes with 18 fatalities and this year to date we have had 288 crashes with 4 fatalities. Tell your friends to help others to ride safe and you may just save a life. Many will remember “Ride SMART” so let’s review the meaning;

tire air pressure, check that all the controls are adjusted and working smoothly, check all fluid levels and get down and look around for lost or worn parts. Trip time (not that kind of trip but a bike trip) for me is a two or three-day weekend trip. You can have a great time riding along the shores of Lake Erie. Stop and pick up a brochure that shows where to get great food, taste some Great Lakes wine and just stop along the way to take in the sites. If time allows go to Cedar

S – Ride “SOBER” Please don’t drink and ride as it never ends well.

Point, Put n Bay and Geneva on the Lake. Ohio is a great place to ride and you don’t have to be gone for weeks. If you don’t have your Look Twice Save a Life sign in your yard, get it out of the garage now. If you don’t have one, get one. They are only $10.00. Call the state office, go online or contact your Region Director. It does help!! Ride With In Your Limits Mike Stock Mikestock419@gmail.com 419-654-5446

M – Ride “MOTORCYCLE ENDORSED” If you have been riding on a temporary and just get a new one every year please contact Motorcycle Ohio it only costs $50.00 to get endorsed. www.motorcycle.ohio.gov A – Ride “ALERT” Don’t ride tired and always scan ahead at least 10 and 15 seconds. R – Ride with the “RIGHT GEAR” Always take rain gear, proper eye protection, gloves and boots that cover your ankles. Know the laws of the states you are riding in. T – Ride “TRAINED” If you have never taken a rider’s course you will learn something and if you have taken one in the past, go back and take a refresher course. If we all pass this message “Ride Smart” around it will be safer. Talk to your riding friends and know who you are riding with. The ride is only as safe as the least experienced rider. I have been asked to participate in a training program for driver’s education instructors. The driver’s education program is coming back, so maybe the internet was not the answer. They do feel that a motorcyclist can make an impression on a new driver to be aware of motorcycles. In the near future we may need some help by spending an hour to talk to new drivers about Motorcycle Awareness. Now for taking care of your motorcycle. Service should be done as per your owner manual. Everyone should do a pre-ride inspection by looking for fluid under or on your bike, checking for low tires, see if all the lights are working and check how much gas you have. Every week you should check the THUNDER THUNDER ROADS® ROADS® OHIO OHIO MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

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CMA What’s In Your Bucket A few weeks back we had a musical group at our church. I’m sorry I do not remember their name, but they did an excellent job of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ the song. One thing they had was tee shirts for sale with 2 statements on the front of them. The first statement was, “There’s a time to stand!” and beside it was an image of the American Flag. Any Veteran or any patriotic American would understand what that statement “There’s a time to stand!” would mean. I was reminded as we go through life we each seem to carry a bucket with us. Some are shiny and probably made of stainless steel, some are probably just plastic 5-gallon buckets, but mine, unlike yours, is probably just a rusty old steel bucket. As we go through life we tend to put things in our buckets. Things like our ideas, intentions, desires, things we want to accomplish or do, our family, and so on. Often times we will pick up that bucket and pull out one of those things we have stuffed into our bucket. Then we will try our best to accomplish whatever it is and many times we fail miserably. I have also noticed that once we get married, we now have 3 buckets. In my case there’s Becky’s bucket, my bucket and our bucket. There are some things I want to do that Becky really isn’t all that interested in, like riding my bike to Alaska and even on up to the Artic Circle. Becky on the other hand has things in her bucket that I’m really not interested in doing. However, in our bucket there are things we both want to do. Point in case, 2 years ago we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and we have talked many times about riding Route 66 from one end to the other. Well, we would reach into our bucket and pull that ride out and discuss it but then put it back into our bucket for one reason or another. Finally, one day when we had that trip out of our bucket I called and booked her a flight from Columbus to LA X Airport, one way. That started the ball rolling. In the end I rode my bike to LA in 3 days. She flew out and I picked her up on the bike at LA X Airport. We drove over to the Santa Monica Pier and started our ride of Route 66 back to Chicago. A trip neither of us will forget nor the sights we saw. There is one thing we all put into our bucket during our lives. That is this question, what will you do about Jesus in your life? Some will pull that question out often and look it over, others will seldom pull it out and look it over, but both will respond in the same way. They just dropping it back into their bucket. Others will pull that question out and respond, then and there, asking Jesus to come into their lives, knowing they do not deserve such a friend as Jesus but recognize their need for Him right now. These people do not put that question back into their bucket because they have recognized what needed to be done. So, let me ask, what’s in your bucket? If the question, “What will you do about Jesus in your life?” is still inside that bucket I challenge you to pull it out right now and ask Jesus into your life. 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” NASB Won’t you trust Him today? GR (Jerry) Niver CMA Ohio State Coordinator 18 18

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Christian Motorcyclists Association COME RIDE WITH US! CMA is a servant minded interdenominational motorcycle ministry with a nondenominational message of hope and love through Jesus Christ. Enjoy the family atmosphere, make life-long friends, and join an army of people dedicated to changing the world, one heart at a time in the highways and byways. Visit us at www.cmausa.org for more information. Have a message you’d like to share? If you have a message that you’d like to share with riders across Ohio and the Midwest, let us know. TRO welcomes the opportunity to work with established motorcycle ministries. Feel free to share upcoming events with us as well, by emailing information to Events.ThunderRoads@gmail.com THUNDERROADSOHIO.COM THUNDERROADSOHIO.COM

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A New and Improved Nelsons Ledges Road Course Although the weather has not fully cooperated, Track Days have begun at various tracks. Time to get out the leathers, boots, tire warmers and all the gear to get some all important seat time. Which brings us to Nelsons Ledges Road Course. What was once a potato farm is now the site that grew into this famed road course in 1958. With new ownership has come new life. The track is newly paved with improved curbing and many other enhancements done almost daily. Plans are in the works to again hold a 24hour endurance motorcycle race. The first was held in 1968. To date, no motorcycle racing events have been scheduled. But several organizations are holding track days at this famed track to hone existing skills or to teach an aspiring racer the ins and outs of road course racing. LEAN TRACK DAYS, ROGER LYLE’S MOTORCYCLE EXCITEMENT AND EVOLVE GT are all holding various track days. All offer the opportunity to learn to ride safely. Novice, intermediate and expert sessions are run throughout the course of the weekend. They also offer a chance to share a love of motorcycles with guys and girls like you and build friendships that can last a lifetime. For your information The Champcar Endurance Series (24-hour race) returns to Nelsons the last weekend in June. Although not motorcycles this go-around it might be worth a ride out to one of what will again be one of the best road course tracks in the country right in your own backyard.

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6/2/18

Greater Ohio Area Super Kids Classic 10:00AM

Derby Downs for kids with disabilities. A great feel good event!

Derby Downs 789 Derby Downs Rd Akron, oh 44306

6/2/2018

Thiel's Car & Motorcycle Show

3rd Annual Show Ride-In show with participant dash placques and custom trophies. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Ohio Shooting bikes and models on site for the magazine

Thiel's Wheels Harley-Davidson 350 Tarhe Trail, Upper Sandusky OH 43351

6/3/2018

Aeolus Spring Field Meet 12:00PM

Motorcycle field meet w/ Food and Refreshments. Fun for All!

799 Maple Creek Dr., Moscow OH 45153

6/3/18

Walnecks Motorcycle Swap Meet - 8:00AM

Great old school swap meet with a great selection of bikes, parts, gear, and memorabilia.

Clark County Fairgrounds 4401 S Charleston Pike Springfield, Oh 45502

6/8/2018

Harley-Davidson Demo Event

Get out and test ride the new Harley-Davidson’s and let TRO know what you think! Will be shooting pics of riders on the new bikes and hosting some giveaways. 10am-4pm

South East Harley-Davidson

6/5/2018

Iron & Ink Tattoo Contest 6:00PM

Tattoo contest with prizes for both those with the Ink and those that did the work! Register online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com for more information as well.

Quaker Steak & Lube Vermillion 5150 Liberty Ave, Vemillion OH 44089

6/9/2018

95th Annual Laconia Bike Week NATIONAL RALLY

Laconia, New Hampshire

6/9/18

TRO Bike Show at Biketown HD 6:00PM

TRO Championship Bike Show - Win Trophies, Placards, Get Featured in the Magazine - and qualify for the Championship Shows! Or just come out and see the amazing bikes!

Biketown HD 5700 Interstate Blvd. Austintown, OH 44515

6/14/2018 Iron & Ink Tattoo Contest -

Tattoo contest with prizes for both those with the Ink and those that did the work! Register online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com for more information as well.

Quaker Steak & Lube Austintown 5800 Interstate Blvd, Austintown OH 44515

6/15/2018 29th Annual Ferrari Night

One of the longest running ride-in Bike Shows in Northeast Ohio, with vendors, live music, and lots of fun!

South East Harley-Davidson

6/16/2018 TRO Hosted Bike Show at Jack

TRO Championship Bike Show - Win Trophies, Placards, Get Featured in the Magazine - and qualify for the Championship Shows! Or just come out and see the amazing bikes!

Jack Racino 21501 Emery Dr. North Randall, OH 44128

21st Annual Thunder in the 6/216/24/2018 Valley Motorcycle Rally

Great Regional Motorcycle Rally!

Johnstown, PA

6/24/2018 Joey Swank Memorial Burn

A Poker Run benefiting burned children.

King Sportsman Tavern 1402 W Waterloo Rd. Akron, Oh 44314

6/27/2018 TRO Bike Show -

QS&L Valley View 6:00PM

TRO Championship Bike Show - Win Trophies, Placards, Get Featured in the Magazine - and qualify for the Championship Shows! Or just come out and see the amazing bikes!

Quaker Steak & Lube Valley View 5935 Canal Rd, Valley View OH 44125

6/29/18

Freedom Rally Weekend 12:00PM

ABATE of OHIO, Region 8 - Old School Regional Motorcycle Rally

Carroll County Veterans Park 2038 Brenner Rd. Carrollton, Oh 44615

6/29/18

TRO Bike Show - QS&L Warren

TRO Championship Bike Show - Win Trophies, Placards, Get Featured in the Magazine - and qualify for the Championship Shows! Or just come out and see the amazing bikes!

Quaker Steak & Lube Warren / Cortland 2191 Millennium Blvd. Cortland, OH 44410

6/30/18

Brunswick Premier Bike Show Hosted by TRO 6:00PM

TRO Championship Bike Show - Win Trophies, Placards, Get Featured in the Magazine - and qualify for the Championship Shows! Or just come out and see the amazing bikes!

Brunswick Highschool Stadium 3581 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212

7/6/18

AMA Vintage Motorcycle days

Nation's largest motorcycle swap meet and just about every kind of motorcycles and racing you can think of. GREAT FAMILY EVENT!

Mid Ohio sports car course 7721 Steam Corners Rd Lexington, Oh 44904

QS&L Austintown 6:00PM

Racino 12:00PM

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48400 OH-14, New Waterford, OH 44445 (330) 846-0124

5700 Interstate Blvd. Youngstown, OH 44515

114 E 6th St Newport, KY (859) 360-3694

408 West Main St Ravenna, OH 44266 (330) 297-7755

101 East Shoreline Dr. Sandusky, OH 44870 (440) 346-3055

38450 Chester Rd Avon, Ohio 44011 (440) 9343230

4984 W 150th St, Brook Park, OH 44142

4922 Milan Road Sandusky, Ohio, OH 44870 419-625-9253

3690 Speedway Dr, Findlay, OH 45840 419422-9253

13515 Yarmouth Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147 (614) 856-2222

7754 OH-37, Galena, OH 43021 (740) 965-9900

491 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43125 614.228.6353

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Part of the A.D. Farrow family of dealerships - America's Oldest Harley Dealer™ East of Columbus this is a full service dealership with a strong service focus.

A totally unique ride stop offering incredible BBQ, live music, and a relaxing patio. It's the perfect place to kick back after a long ride or week. Oh, and they have wolves!

Biker Leathers and apparel, jewelry, knives, shirts, event vending services, extensive patch wall with sewing services, consignment and more!

Vintage Harley Museum and one of the coolest, most knowledgable proprietors around make this a must stop for any rider.

Ohio's premier summer live music venue. Located on the water in downtown Sandusky - beautiful bartenders, cheap drinks and live music. Get there by bike, car, boat or on foot - just get there!

A great stop for all your leather needs - as well as boots, gloves, chaps, and plenty more. Knowledgable staff can help you get exactly what you need and ensure the proper fit.

Casual shop offering T-Shirts, Hoodies, Garage Shirts, Jackets, Gloves, Leather Jackets, Leather Vests, Chaps, Pins, Patches, Belts, Bells, Bandanas and Motorcycle Accessories.

Full service dealership in Sandusky, on 250 just north of route 2. Stop in during Ohio Bike Week or any other time you're in the area for service, gear, or a great deal on anything in their inventory.

Full service dealership just off I-75, offering Arctic Cat, Can-Am, Polaris, Sea Doo, Ski Doo, Suzuki, Spyder, Victory, Yamaha, and Slingshot vehicles. Great showroom with plenty of gear, accessories, and parts for just about anything you might need.

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the distinguished men and women who have played a vital role in shaping the sport and lifestyle of motorcycling. A MUST SEE if you consider yourself a motorcycle enthusiast or biker.

Conveniently located off 71 just North of Columbus. This sprawling dealership hosts countless rides and events throughout the year. Many unique and historic motorcycles on display pay homage to the history of America's Oldest Harley Dealer™

America's Oldest Harley Dealer™ Cool dealership in downtown Columbus with a true historic flavor and numerous unique, vintage displays - including a soda fountain offering old fashion milkshakes in season during events!

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio motorcyclists. State Offices offer a wealth of information for riders.

Outpost of a Midwestern sports-bar chain serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.

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A real, "old school" biker bar nestled in a shopping center right off Route 2 outside Sandusky. Make sure you stop in during Bike Week!

Great food, camping and a beach vibe!

Great food and friendly service! Located at the juncture of State Route 3 and 179, the Iron Pony Saloon is in the midst of some of the most scenic roads in Ohio just north of Mohican State Park and Loudenville. Running between Columbus and Wooster, Cleveland, or Akron this makes a great stop.

The Motorcycle SUPERSTORE that you just have to see. Possibly the largest motorcycle store in the world? And it's right here in Ohio.

Family owned dealership that takes pride in their service and tradition within the community.

Hudson Leather offers "rally prices" on quality products every day. Everything from rain gear and gloves, to luggage and of course leather jackets.

Locally owned, this small town dealer focuses on incredible service and a personal touch.

Grand River Manor, in Mechanicsville, is located along the Grand River in Ashtabula County. Founded in 1847, the tavern is a popular watering hole for snowmobilers, bikers and users of the Western Reserve Greenway Trail.

Full service dealership offering new Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, and Yamaha motorcycles, atv's, and side by sides.

Cycle Specialties was founded in 1984 by Dave Freudemann and Jeff Zang. Dave and Jeff share a long history with motorcycles. Both have raced off road bikes and been riding buddies since childhood. Our motto is: "No matter where you ride, no matter what you ride, we try to take care of you and your needs."

Choose from over 125 different kinds of cheese! Largest selection of wines and beers in the area and open 7 days a week.

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6071 State Route 46 NE Mecca, OH 44410

Full service bar w/ live music on the patio and a killer Bloody Mary Bar on the weekend!

Relax by lake with a cold one!

38401 Chester Road Avon, Harley-Davidson Dealership that hosts great events year-round, including national act concerts! OH 44011 (440)934-5000

2012 Cleveland Rd W Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-6944

12399 Kinsman Rd. Newbury, OH 44065

2815 N. County Rd. 198 Fremont, OH 43420

14641 OH-3, Lakeville, OH 44638 (419) 994-4900

5436 Westerville Road Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 901-PONY

1230 Conant Street Maumee,OH 43537 419891-1230

14-700 St Rt 15 Pioneer, Ohio 43554 419-4858532

818 Eastern Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601 740-773-8826

1153 Mechanicsville Rd., Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-9229

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6175 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247 (513) 574-7878

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2920 East Harbor Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452

37825 Vine St. Willoughby, OH 44094

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MAPS Air Museum

Motor Sports of Dayton

Mugg Shotz

Old 30 BBQ

Original Margaritaville

Paddy Wagon Pub

Phils Lounge

Powder Keg HarleyDavidson

Quaker Steak & Lube Canton

Quaker Steak & Lube Columbus

Quaker Steak & Lube Austintown

Quaker Steak & Lube Cortland

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MAPS - The Military Aircraft Preservation Society showcases an incredible collection of aircraft spanning virtually the entire history of military aviation. PRESENT YOUR RIDE CARD FOR DISCOUNTED ADMISSION.

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Friday Bike Nites with Live Entertainment - fun and games every week!

Thursday Nite Bike Nites are just one reason to stop up to this great location that hosts rides, concerts, and other events throughout the summer. Check out their special theme "Bike of the Weeks" on their facebook page.

The Columbus area's biggest bike nite is every Wednesday at QS&L - one of the best in the state. Great tradition of supporting the local riding community and hosting great events such as the Make-It-Fit Car and Bike Show.

The area's biggest Bike Nite every Wednesday starts at 4pm. Check in each week for your chance to win a 2017 H-D 883 Low courtesy of Freedom Harley-Davidson.

This is a dealership created by "Harley folks for Harley folks". A very active dealership that hosts bike nights right on the property as well as countless rides and other charitable events. Presenting sponsor of the nearby Devil's Staircase AMA Pro Hillclimb event.

One of Ohio's most popular ride destinations has revamped their menu and expanded the service offerings on their already popular deck. Live entertainment on weekends and some of the best motorcycle only parking ever seen. Stop by and enjoy one of their signature margaritas! (Please drink responsibly! ;-)

Bike Nights every Thursday with Live Music starting at 6pm. Come for the music and bikes - STAY FOR THE FOOD! Great BBQ!

The former "East Side Saggy's" is under new ownership - serving up fine food and spirits in a comfortable atmosphere. Music, fun, and more! Stop on in and meet the friendly staff!

5935 Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44984 (440) 967-3724

4900 Transportation Blvd., Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 440-954-9464

7834 Reynolds Rd., Mentor, OH 44060 440954-9464

Regularly hosts one of the largest bike nights in the country every Wednesday night throughout the summer. Lots of NEW stuff this year, including: Vintage Bike Nites the last Wednesday of every month, New Vendors, more dealer displays, and an "adult playground patio"!

Thursday Night Bike Nite that always features great entertainment, weekly contests, and great giveaways! This location has one of the best layouts, with a great outdoor bar.

Thursday Night in Bike Nite at QS&L for those in the Mentor area. Lots of give-aways, including a $100 H-D Gift Card each week courtesy Western Reserve H-D. Check out their website for frequent rides and other events.

4094 Pearl Road, Medina, Weekly Thursday Bike Nites with contests, local vendors, and plenty of giveaways. Great stop for anyone riding OH 44256 330-723-5323 through the area.

2191 Millennium Blvd., Cortland, OH 44410 (330) 372-9464

5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, OH 44515 (330) 349-9464

8500 Lyra Dr., Columbus, OH 43240

6073 Dressler Rd., North Canton, OH 44720

2383 Kings Center Court, Mason, OH 45040 513-204-6962

11662 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville, OH 45241

7990 West 130th St. Strongsville, OH 44136

212 Fremont Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870 614-354-2196

1330 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-1399

29012 Euclid Ave. Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 (440) 516-0773

2135 South-DaytonClark county's friendliest motorcycle dealer! Your one stop for Victory Motorcycles, Vespa, Arctic Cat, and Lakeview Rd, New Carlisle, Piaggio. Parts, service, and accessories. OH 45344 (937) 849-4800

2260 International Parkway, North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 896-6332

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Harley-Davidson dealership that's home to Jon Miller, who has won 5 AHDRA National Championships, set 16 National Records and 7 World Records with the Thiel's Wheels drag bike!

A great family business dedicated to producing authentic, quality Ohio corn whiskey - aka "moonshine". Located in the heart of the Hocking Hills - it's the "only place in Ohio where you can get your shine, a history lesson, and the experience of a lifetime." A fun stop with great folks!

Hosts a Bike Night every Tuesday with Live Entertainment and one of the nicest patios you've ever seen. Great food in a comfortable atmosphere.

A customer-friendly, family-owned dealership doing business in NW Ohio for 55 years! They sell new Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki motorcycles - as well as trikes, ATV's, Side x Sides, and scooters. They have a nice selection of used bikes including Harley-Davidson models. Experienced service department.

A very friendly, stylish biker bar with a cool cutting edge look to it. Oh - and they have great food as well! BIKE NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY with Butch Armstrong!

A full service dealership with a beautiful showroom and broad selection of Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki motorcycles and ATV's. Huge selection of gear and accessories as well for riders of all makes.

It's the original - the birthplace of "bike nite"! Wednesday Bike Nites are not only the stuff of legends - but what inspired countless others.

One of the most unique locations of this popular concept, the Vermillion Quaker Steak & Lube has more of a "boating" theme with dockage alongside the restaurant. BOAT NIGHT every Thursday, but don't be shy about riding up. They even have FREE boat rides, weather permitting. Be sure to check out the Penton motorcycles on diaply, honoring local legendary racer - John Penton.

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7838 State Route 366 Russells Point, OH 43348

8567 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 974-6900

Great food and a new patio, surrounded by open roads with limited lights or stops make this a solid riding destination. Wednesday Bike Nights.

GREAT food in this Ohio State themed establishment. Outdoor patio and a great staff make this a recommended stop for riders traveling through the area. Check out their breakfast menu before heading out to ride!

Locally owned Harley-Davidson dealership minutes from Route 2 and I-90, just east of Cleveland.

2590 Old River Rd, Rt 555 Our bar has all legal beverages we serve pizza and subs and of course all sorts of chips we also have plenty Zanesville, Ohio, OH 43701 of bike parking we have some accommodations for primitive camping we also have a shuffleboard for (740) 487-1230 entertainment we have a wonderfully big outdoor patio area with plenty of seating...

350 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351 (419) 294-4951

1947 Linden Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701

519 E Front St., Logan, OH 43138 740-603-4483

23333 Aurora Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 232-0029

385 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH 43228 614-372-5847

9372 W. Third St. Dayton, OH 45417

1557 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 332-9902

10755 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 998-6529

4363 Rocky River Dr. Cleveland, Ohio 44135

3057 Eastpointe Dr. Medina, OH 44256 888454-9733

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5150 Liberty Ave., Vermillion, OH 44089 (440) 967-3724

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Destination Geauga County...A Trail to Throttle Thru Greetings from California’s scenic Highway 1. As I turn my throttle across the plains of Route 66, to the West coast, I’m amazed at the beautiful ride destinations we have in the U.S. Although it’s a long way from home, where lush green lawns and rolling hills blanket Northeast Ohio, rubber has been hitting the road from coast to coast. This month we feature beautiful Geauga County. It is home to the second largest Amish community in Ohio, where 4 “wheels” may outnumber 2 or 3 wheels, yet for every type of ride, there’s a road to get us there. My recent visit to Geauga County reminded me that the best destinations are often on our own back roads. Here are some suggestions to enhance your riding season.

“A Throttle for Taste”...

Can’t decide on a ride stop? Destination Geauga, located at 14807 N. State Ave in Middlefield, is a great resource to enhance your riding plans. There you can gather maps and information on local festival dates, attractions, wineries and guides to local state parks. Red Maple Inn, located at 14707 South Cheshire in Burton, designed a scenic 30-mile ride route. Stop in at their location to pick up a route map or use the following route description.

Fill your hunger tank at End of the Commons General Store 4366 Kinsman Road Mesopotamia, Ohio Put your kickstand down and your feet up while relaxing on the front porch with a fry pie in one hand and a glass soda pop in the other. You’ll appreciate your need for speed as you watch the local horse and buggy traffic trot by. www.endofthecommons.com

Depart from the Red Maple Inn and turn left. Proceed to Georgia Road. Turn left on Georgia Road to Route 608. Turn left on Route 608 and proceed to Route 87. Turn right on Route 87. Follow Route 87 to Route 534 and turn left on Route 534. At the intersection of Windsor Road, turn left (Windsor Road becomes Burton-Windsor), then follow to Burton. Turn left on N. Cheshire and follow to Burton Square. www.redmapleinn.com Geauga County has a plethora of options for ride stops. Consider the following attractions as you Throttle Thru the Trail.

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Ride the “Wayne County Wonders” tour and find several of Wayne County’s wonderful attractions. We are home to Lehman’s, P. Graham Dunn, The Ohio Light Opera, The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café, Everything Rubbermaid and Secrest Arboretum.

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Ride the hills and valleys of Tuscarawas County!

Explore all we have to offer including: Mapleside Farms, Ohio Station Outlets, Castle Noel, Root Candles, Outstanding Parks, Hinckley Lake, Buckin’ Ohio & more. Call or stop by for your Getaway Guide and enjoy the ride in beautiful Medina County!

TRAVELT USC.C OM July feature destination...Wayne County “Don’t count the wheels...just enjoy your ride” LaVonne a.k.a Spyder Lilly Luvee

Rothenbuhler Cheese Chalet 15815 S. Nauvoo Rd. Middlefield, Ohio Formally known as Middlefield Cheese House, this 2017 U.S. championship winner ranked in the top 20 finalists for their Baby Swiss recipe. “Bikers are like cheese and wine.... they get better with age.” www.destinationgeauga.com “A Throttle for Adventure”... Geauga County State Parks. With at least 22 state parks located in Geauga County, not only does it make for good riding scenery, but places to stop, and have a picnic or just stretch your legs. www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

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Places to Go: Indian Lake

One of Ohio’s most popular summer destinations – and it’s Biker Friendly! With easily hundreds of thousands of miles logged crisscrossing Ohio, I often feel as though I pretty much know the state. Then you come across a place that knocks you back and leaves you awestruck, wondering what else you’re missing out on! I had one of those moments recently when I came across Indian Lake in Northwestern Ohio. Indian Lake is a 5,800 acre lake just east of 75 and south of 33. The towns of Lakeview, Russells Point, Huntsville, and Roundhead all encompass it – offering a wealth of really cool options for those looking for a great ride destination. Many of you are scoffing and saying – “How could you have not known about Indian Lake?!?” Well, I’ve heard of it – but have just never been through. I finally actually had a chance to ride into Lakeside, Huntsville, and that general area – and ya know what? It’s a pretty cool spot, and we are planning on spending A LOT of time in the Indian Lake Region this summer! I’ve spent a lot of time riding through “scenic, destination” lake towns and most are either over-developed, over-priced hipster resort towns or they are hole in the wall spots that are relaxing but, offer little to do. Both are appealing in their own fashion for those craving such particular destinations – but a few seem to maintain a magical blend of “vacation destination” without going over-board with the over-priced, resort aspects. Geneva-on-the-Lake is one such place that we love going to, as most of our readers know (Thunder on the Strip!). Indian Lake has this same feel. Plenty of great restaurants and bars, scenic roads to ride, and plenty of reasonable places to stay– what more could you ask for in terms of a great weekend getaway!?! In terms of camping – the area offers

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over 4,000 campsites. The Indian Lake State Park has over 450 campsites alone – suitable for tents or trailers. Many have electrical and full-service hookups as well for those looking for more modern conveniences. Well over a dozen other campgrounds surround the lake additionallyl, and we will be checking them out over the months to come. You’ll see reviews and recommendations in Thunder Roads as we work our way through the area. For those of you that enjoy fishing, Indian Lake might just be the best Ride Destination in Ohio. With plentiful largemouth bass, saugeye, white bass, walleye, yellow perch, and catfish – it’s considered the 10th BEST LAKE in the NATION for fishing and arguably one of the BEST in the state of Ohio. For 2018, we’ve added a number of

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Buckeye Thunder Run Stops in the area – and plan on adding more throughout the summer. Here are just a few of the places you can hit and check in with your Ride Card. And remember – this year we are doing DIGITAL check-ins. So, ride in, take a picture with your phone of you (and your card, if you have it with you), post it to your Facebook with a comment such as “Riding with Thunder Roads – stopped by LUG NUTS! #TRO” Notice the “#TRO” – that’s the hashtag. It allows us to track your check-ins. It’s really that simple. (Be sure that you LIKE our facebook page as well, to ensure that your check-ins come through.) Continued p.44

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Here are just some of the local Thunder Run stops – MORE TO COME! Acheson’s Resort – Awesome biker friendly “fishing camp” right on the water. Live music, great food, and a friendly staff. Can’t beat it! 9050 Acheson’s Resort Street, Lakeview OH 43331 Brothers 235 Bar & Grill – That local dive biker bar you’re always pumped to discover! Live music, cheap (but good!) daily specials, and a big “biker patio” out back. What more could you ask for? 11977 State Route 235, Lakeview OH 43331 Lug Nuts – Full service bar w/ live music on the patio and a killer Bloody Mary Bar on the weekend! 6748 Lima St., Huntsville OH 43324 Woody’s Diner – GREAT food in this Ohio State themed establishment. Outdoor patio and a great staff make this a recommended stop for riders traveling through the area. Check out their breakfast menu before heading out to ride! 7838 OH-366, Russells Point, Ohio 43348 So, wherever you’re at – go ahead and plan a ride out to Indian Lake for the day or weekend – whatever time you have. You won’t be disappointed, and you might just find your new favorite escape!

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Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern, TRO Contributor

Iron Butt Association and the Long Distance Riding Now that riding season is in full swing and we don’t have to limit ourselves to short rides to keep from freezing, it’s a good time to talk about Long Distance (LD) riding. Some will question the topic appearing in this column, so first a little background. Sport Touring Corner is for riders who view motorcycling as a sport, and that includes developing skills and discipline, exploring and stretching limits. Long distance riding, both competitively and as a pastime, is a way to explore one’s endurance, requiring discipline and many other skills as well. The Iron Butt Association Riders who share the passion for long distance riding feel a kinship and special brotherhood for each other. That strong bond is one of the primary attractions of the Iron Butt Association (IBA), which has over sixty thousand members worldwide. The IBA, which bills itself as the “World’s Toughest Riders,” is a membership based sanctioning organization that puts on several rally events each year and certifies a variety of distance and endurance rides. The only way you can join the IBA is to complete the entry level ride, called the Saddlesore 1000. The ride itself is of your choice of time, location and route, but must be at least 1000 miles in length and be completed in less than twenty-four hours. You must document it with another person not on the ride signing a witness form at the start and finish. You must also document your ride, logging mileage and keeping fuel and food receipts for the start, finish, and all stops in between. When the ride is complete, submit your paperwork, along with the application form and a $40 fee. If you have followed all the rules and properly documented your ride, you will receive a certificate and membership. The membership is for life, but if you wish to pay an annual fee to become a premiere member, you will get a newsletter, discounts and other special privileges. How to do your first Saddlesore 1000 How hard is it to ride 1000 miles in a day? Not difficult at all if you do it the easy way. First, pick the right time of year. I like early-mid May when it’s not too cold or hot. 46 46

Paul Pelland, on “Curechaser,” which he rode over 175,000 miles on his “Chasing the Cure for Multiple Sclerosis.” This bike is now on display in the Barber Museum and Paul is riding a new Super Tenere (Photo by Paulpelland - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0) Check weather to make sure you won’t be riding in rain or high winds. Use interstate highways and stay away from big cities and dense traffic.

In addition to your own sense of accomplishment, you’ll have lots of friends who just can’t believe you could ride a THOUSAND MILES in a day!

Take a CamelBak for hydration and snacks you can eat while going down the road. Stop for gas every 150-200 miles and take a 15-minute break. Don’t stop for a meal until you’ve gone at least 700 miles and make it a light one.

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Start your ride about 3-4AM. If you average 60 MPH including regular gas stops, you’ll be done in less than seventeen hours, plus however long you spend dining, so total time is about 18 hours. You’ll be done at 9-10PM. If you are smart, your route goes West for the first part, North or South for a while then East back home. That way you are never riding into the sun. Do the route in a loop rather than an “out and back,” which is a bit harder to get certified. I’ve done four of these with friends over the years. It’s a lot of fun; there are always stories to tell, like the friend who was late to the start, and rushed out the door to get going. His feet were killing him all day until one of us noticed at a gas stop that he had gone over 700 miles with his boots on the wrong feet!

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The Saddlesore 1000 remains the entry level ride, but there are lots of longer and more difficult ones. The Bun Burner Gold is 1500 miles in less than 24 hours--a very challenging ride! There are multi-day rides as well. The 50 CC Quest is coast to coast (2345 mi from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego, California) in less than 50 hours. The 100CCC is two 50 CC Quests back to back! The Iron Butt Rally The Iron Butt Rally is a competitive event put on by the IBA in odd numbered years usually in August. Riders apply to enter and only about 100 are accepted for each event. This is a grueling event that lasts 11 days, with riders often traveling over 11,000 miles. They earn points by riding their motorcycles to various “bonus” locations, which are tasks or destinations with point values. Riders must provide evidence by taking a photograph of an object or scene or perform some other required action. Continued on p.48 OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE OHIO’S

MSTA Fly-By WeekOhio’s Biggest and Best Sport-Touring Rally is coming to Marietta, Ohio, August 20-26, sponsored by Thunder Roads Ohio Marietta, Ohio is located on the Ohio River in the southeast corner of Ohio, where the Appalachian Mountain region begins. It’s filled with rolling terrain and beautiful farming countryside. The roads are a nice mix of turns and elevation changes. Just across the river is West Virginia, with its own collection of great roads. Fly-By Week is the successor to the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) Mail-Pouch Fly-By, a weekend rally that ran for the past twenty years. It was originally named for the many Mail Pouch Tobacco-painted barns in the region, that rally attendees “fly-by” on their sport-touring bikes. Fly-By Week retains our friendly hotel venue, a great selection of fun routes, and our outdoor rider lounge behind the hotel with chairs, tables, and pop-ups where attendees can gather and socialize. For 2018, Fly-By WEEK starts on Monday, August 20, running through Sunday, August 26. While we still expect most attendees to arrive on Thursday or Friday, those who have time and want to relax and explore the area can come early for a unique small-rally experience. Complete info and online registration: http://www. planetreg.com/Fly-ByWeek2018

Dinner Tours- Earlier in the week when attendance is light, enjoy social time and fine dining in downtown Marietta. We will have nightly dining excursions Monday - Thursday using a local shuttle service. People- The Fly-By has always been a great place to make new friendships, renew old ones and find good people to ride with, so come on over to Marietta for MSTA Fly-By Week and join in the fun! Best Western Marietta Hotel- Under new ownership this year, they are rolling out the red carpet for us. Double rooms are $75 plus tax and include a free breakfast buffet with good bacon and sausage, real scrambled eggs etc. There is also a bar and restaurant in the hotel that has reasonably priced drinks and a menu of sandwiches and dinner entrees including great steaks and BBQ ribs. The MSTA room rate and block of rooms closes on August 10, so get your event registration and room booking in early!

Registration for MSTA members is $15. NON-MSTA ATTENDEES: Your $30.00 registration fee includes a FREE 1-year membership in the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (regularly $39.00), in addition to your event registration. Complete info and online registration: http://www.planetreg.com/Fly-ByWeek2018

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Here are some of the things you can look forward to: Routes- The centerpiece of any sporttouring rally is the suggested routes. Attendees come to ride great roads all day and socialize in the evening. Southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia are filled with great roads and this year there will be more than fifteen routes available in GPS and paper map formats. In addition to our collection of the best routes from the past twenty years, we have an all-new adventure route with dirt and gravel roads suitable for large adventure bikes such as the Yamaha Super Tenere and BMW GS1200. Food- Since many attendees arrive on Friday, there will be a Friday evening cookout, featuring brats and other casual food. For Saturday, dinner is on your own so those who want to ride a long route don’t have to hurry to get back to the hotel, which has complete dining and a well-stocked bar on the premises. There is also an excellent Mexican restaurant that’s an easy five-minute walk with no street crossings. THUNDER THUNDER ROADS® ROADS® OHIO OHIO MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

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Connect with local Ohio MSTA riders at these monthly breakfasts: Southwest Ohio Breakfast, June 16 Village Family Restaurant 144 S. Main St. Waynesville, OH 45068 Central Ohio Breakfast, July 1 Paul Pelland, AKA LonghaulPaul, is an Ironbutt Rally finisher and one of the best-known LD riders. Paul suffers from multiple sclerosis and since 2012 has been documenting his million-mile journey, dedicating it to “Chasing the Cure for Multiple Sclerosis.” He travels the country as an inspirational speaker, sharing his story and encouraging others to follow their passions regardless of the obstacles in their path. So far, he has ridden over 300,000 miles in his quest and raised over $100,000 for the National MS Society.

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The rally has usually run in three segments, with checkpoints at multiple points in the U.S. Riders are given a list of bonuses with locations, times of availability, and varying point values. There are far more bonuses than can be earned in the time allotted during a leg, so each rider must figure out their own route and which bonuses to attempt while still having enough time to reach the next checkpoint before it closes. Finishing positions are awarded based on the number of bonus points, provided the rider makes all the required checkpoints within the prescribed time window. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to finishers based on their bonus points as percentage of the winning bonus score. Themes are often employed, such as visiting U.S. states and their capitals, gateways and arches, etc. If you are interested in the Iron Butt Association and its rides and rallies here’s a double opportunity for a first-hand experience:

Carlos Caycedo celebrates the finish of the IBA Grand Tour Bun-Burner Gold during the 2018 bike week IBA gathering- 1578 miles in 22 hours and 35 minutes! Classic LD bike setup on an older Yamaha FJR. Some of the modifications, from left to right: Extra sets of lights for safer riding at night and to be seen during the day, hand shields to protect from cold and rain, heated grips, a couple of GPS units, radar detector, phone mount, tank bag. Bracket in front of saddlebag holds a large water container with remote drinking tube for hydration and wetting clothing for evaporative cooling in hot weather. Underneath the topcase is an auxiliary fuel tank, bringing total capacity to 11.5 gallons. (Maximum allowed under IBA rally rules)

First, check out Pat Mogavero’s MSTA “Rally of Historical Proportions” July 6-8 event in Georgetown, Kentucky. It includes a one-day LD type event with bonuses and points that you can try for yourself. Second, on Sunday morning July 8, the seven-day TeamStrange Butt Lite IX Rally official start is at a nearby hotel. Most of the riders are the same veterans who ride the eleven-day Iron Butt Rally. Many of us will be going there from Pat’s Rally of Historical Proportions to see the riders and their bikes take off. Should be exciting! 48 48

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Adventure Motorcycle Riding Techniques Riding Techniques | 10 Big-Bike ADV Tips By Ron Lieback

Rawhyde video material, and then completed some schooling at the debut Touratech Rally. There, I met some of the coolest people, and they quickly became lifelong friends. Plus, I got to ride with serious talent out there, which helped me scale my riding ability. All this led to me leading the advanced ADV groups at rallies, and helping train others ride an ADV bike so they can get the most of it. More control, more fun—that’s my ADV motto. I practice as much as possible. Sometimes, I just ride around in a wooded area and stand on one peg, kicking trees with my free leg. Or, I’ll try to maneuver through the tightest section possible off-path while riding as slow as possible, relying on the clutch’s “friction zone” to get me through. My V-Strom eats clutches, and the bike spends much time stuck in trees or on the ground, but it can’t stop the fun.

Modern ADV bikes are unbelievable off-road, especially the KTM 1190 Adventure R and BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. As for my Author on El Mule V-Strom, well it’s nicknamed El Mule for obvious reasons. But, I love the challenge, and I haven’t been stranded yet. The adventure motorcycling bug deeply infected me in the summer of 2011. Before then, my life consisted of spirited sport bike riding, There are a few basic principles that every big-bike ADV rider long-distance sport touring, and as many track days as possible. should learn before going off-road and pushing the bike to its One day I wanted to go for a hike, which required some riding along fire roads. I was on my 1998 Honda VFR800F—which will always be with me—and I encountered a new sense of freedom. Soon I was riding more fire roads than roads. Time for an ADV bike.

true limits. Following are 10 techniques that will not only help you ride with more authority off-road, but also help you ride safer, smoother, and, what I love most, faster.

Budgets were tight, so I had to go the cheapest route. I found a 2002 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 that had been babied. It was big and bulky and, though a great street bike, it was tough as hell to ride on the technical off-road stuff.

Proper gear is essential for any type of ride. If you’re not 100 percent comfortable, you will lose focus. That’s when the stupid things happen. While testing a pair of riding pants a few years back, the knee protection caused serious discomfort while standing. It annoyed me so much that I lost focus at nearly 90 mph, and washed out the front in a loose dirt section.

I later discovered that the Strom is the perfect training platform. I also still own that bike, which has something like 80k miles on it. Of course, now it’s loaded with Touratech suspension/ protection, and always shod with Continental TKC 80 tires.

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1. Proper Gear…Especially Grippy Boots

Make sure the gear is comfortable both standing and sitting. The rest is up to your taste, and the seasons, in regards to ventilation and waterproofness, Make sure you have all the protective elements intact; trees don’t get out of the way. A note on boots; the grippier the better, especially if conditions are wet from either rain or morning/evening fog. I still have a few bumps on my shins from slipping off pegs due to wearing roadstyle boots that don’t provide grip. Don’t make the same mistake. Alpinestars new Tech T boots are extremely comfortable and excellent for light-duty off-road, while Sidi Adventure Rain boots are for serious off-roading. 2. Learn to Stand Truly tackling the dirt—especially on the bigger ADV machines— requires standing on the footpegs. The major benefit is it transfers your weight from being attached to the motorcycle at the set, to the feet. This allows for easier movement of the bike when cornering, or shifting weight frontwards or backwards to attack the specific terrain—sand, uphill, downhill, etc.

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Standing is everything for true off-road riding on big ADV bikes

Jimmy Lewis shows proper body position

The other major benefit is field of vision; standing gives you a much better perspective of what’s ahead. This allows you to plan sooner, which equates to not only enhanced safety, but also increased speeds.

as possible; if standing, lean a bit forward. This weights the front and keep the back loose for sliding out of a corner under throttle.

When standing, keep your legs slightly bent so they act as an extension of your suspension. Place the balls of your feet on the pegs; that’s where your balance is. Keep your legs and arms loose, so they can assist the suspension. When I feel my grip tightening on the bars, I yell to myself “Let the suspension work, dummy.” Those words haunted me when I first began ADV riding.

At speed, don’t twist your body in anyway; this changes for lowspeed turns discussed below. 6. Turning Tech

When you need to give your upper body a break during intense offroad sections, squeeze the gas tank with your knees. This is also a great time to complete some controlled breathing exercises for increased energy. My strategy is breathe in two seconds, hold in six, let out four. Do this a few times and your energy levels restore themselves extremely quick. Standing may feel awkward at first. However, like anything, a bit of practice will have it feeling as normal as sitting in a short amount of time. 3. Adjust Controls Accordingly For comfort, proper bike setup is everything. The key is to properly optimize controls for comfort while sitting or standing. I cater to comfort while standing since that’s when I’m doing my most challenging riding. I position the clutch and brake levers slightly downward for optimized feel at the controls when standing. 4. Two Fingers On Clutch Leaving just two fingers to operate the clutch gives you more control on steering inputs, and allows you to use the “friction zone” of the clutch more—something I’ve learned from my street/race track riding, but is even more important off-road–especially while standing. This means slipping the clutch to either garner or rob power. Utilizing the friction zone is a great tactic for things like riding over logs or rocks. 5. Body Position Body position is something every rider should practice for any type of motorcycle, whether piloting a cruiser, sportbike or dual sport. When standing, leaning your weight forward when ascending steep inclines will allow the bike to remain planted, and help with traction. When going downhill, leaning rearward helps keep the weight on the bike balanced.

Jimmy Lewis understands proper turning techniques Turning off-road is something that should be learned at the slowest pace possible. Only then can you understand how tight you can turn your bike when using the right technique. The hardest thing for me to learn was not leaning into the corner, when either standing or sitting. As road riders, we want to lean our bodies into the corner to keep the bike more upright, which increases tire contact/traction. In the dirt, the tire design works better by leaning the bike into corners, while you remain standing or sitting upright. This allows the knobby or big tread tires to dig into the dirt and provide more traction. Start learning with slow turns. Remember to always weight the outside peg, and keep your shoulders square to the bars. Began left-hand circles at a slow pace. While standing, keep your body upright, and shoulders square to the bars. Keep your shoulders square, even if you have your bars locked in the tightest turning position. Do this by turning your upper

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body in the direction you are going. Some people only twist their upper bodies. Others, including me, like to move the entire body, including the feet slightly, or whatever is allowed due to space constraints, in that direction.

I am a huge fan of “picking through rocks” during technical rocky downhill sections–the sharper the stones, the more fun. This standup technique allows your rear tire to follow the front. While having your weight far back, you find your correct path with the front tire. When on top of rocks, “pick” through them by locking or almost locking the rear tire. This allows it to slide off rocks and get in line with the front. Try this—it changed my comfort levels tremendously.

Continuing with this left turn, keep all your weight on your right leg. While practicing, I’ll also take my left foot completely off the peg, making sure all the weight is on the outside. Keep practicing and eventually you’ll be able to lock the bars and complete the tightest turns your bike possibly allows. Oh, and when learning, plan on dropping your bike a few times; don’t worry, this is normal.

8. Look Where You Want to Go Look where you want to go. Always try to look as far ahead as possible on tighter trails, allowing your peripheral vision to take care of the obstacles. The faster you go, the further you look. Of course, in extremely slow and technical sections, your focus will be pretty close.

Practice slow turning in both directions for the rest of your riding career—especially at the beginning of a season. The slower the better; you’ll improve your balance over time. As for fast corners, get all braking completed before turning the bike; trail braking (keeping pressure on at start of turn) is great on the street, but will wipe you out in the dirt. Keep the weight a bit forward for added front-tire traction, and initiate turn-in with the bike, not the body (stay upright!).

Just as on the street, target fixation causes many accidents

Based on speed, this is where things can get fun. Initiate turn, point, and get on the throttle to slide the rear tire and finish the turn.

off-road. It’s even tougher off-road because there are so many distractions saturated in such small areas. Hundreds of trees, rocks, bushes, and animals can easily grab your attention, causing you to head right into them. Another advanced technique is locking the rear tire to help the bike initiate the turn with a slide—extreme fun.

I spent quite a bit of time training myself to not target fixate while off-road. The scenery is sometimes so beautiful it becomes an internal duel—do I ride fast, or slow to enjoy the scenery?

7. Stop with Front; Steer with Rear Brake (Pick Rocks)

Serious water crossing; feels better than it looks

There’s still much confusion out there concerning braking off-road. I discussed this with Baja 1000 winner and Dakar podium finisher Jimmy Lewis at the Touratech Rally East this past August. You still need the front brake to stop.

9. Keep Front Light for Sand, Mud and Waterways When riding in sand or heavy mud, place your weight towards the back (with knees bent) and keep the throttle on aggressively. This provides a lighter front end, and creates an almost snowmobile effect of riding.

Look where you want to go According to Jimmy, the front brake is for stopping, and the rear is for steering. Rely on the front brakes for slowing/stopping, and use the rear to steer the bike, such as skidding the rear to point the bike into whatever direction is needed. Even in the dirt, think of the braking bias as 80 percent front/20 percent rear. Learn the threshold of locking up the front tire, and you’ll be able to brake harder than you’ve ever imagined. 56 56

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When crossing waterways such as tiny streams or deep creeks, keep the front as light as possible; dangerous rocks and tree limbs can be under the surface. The lighter the front, the easier chance you’ll have to make it to the other side. Follow the tracks of other riders who have made it through a waterway already.

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10. Learn to Wheelie at Various Speeds Jimmy Lewis shows how it’s done Wheelies don’t only look super cool—they also come in handy when off-road, especially when piloting a larger ADV bike. Learn how to power wheelie, and also wheelie by slipping the clutch. The latter is needed for stumps, logs, rocks, or whatever else is in your way. Learning how to bring the front up even a few inches will have a tremendous impact on smooth riding and less crashing. You don’t want a 12 o’clock wheelstand, unless you’re doing it for fun. Concluding Thoughts New to the world of big Adv, but maybe a bit apprehensive of the off road? If so, you’re missing out on another outlet of Moto freedom. But don’t worry; conquering the dirt just takes some time, and begins with learning the above 10 techniques. This should be followed by practice, practice, practice. The more competent you are, the more fun you’ll have. Remember, more control, more fun. Get out there and enjoy the true ability of these bigger ADV bikes.

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Why is it such a difficult mindset to understand that what you do reflects on the body of your entire club? Anyone who is in a multi-chapter Motorcycle Club needs to understand this. It simply amazes me that Clubs who hold national meetings to discuss protocols and rules at length still have members who completely and totally disregard their own protocols. I fully understand that MCs are made up of a multitude of personalities. Some are Egotistical, some are compliant, some even affable, and some are just down right A-holes. But even having said that, one would think that being a part of a large organization, one might heed the advice of their peers. Like employment. Everyone seems to understand that you can’t just do whatever you want at work and still be a part of that organization. Yet I see so many factions of the same large MCs who row their own boat when it comes to rules and protocols. No matter how many times it’s discussed in the MC culture, some people just never learn. Does that make them a true “Something Percenter”? I mean we didn’t join a volunteer organization to abide by more rules than exists in society. Or does it just make them conceded when they don’t consider the good for all mind set? I’ve counseled with multiple MC members over the years regarding how their actions affect their own brothers, yet I still see some who completely disregard it. I know some members of original and large MCs who are no longer in their club because they were “too much” to deal with. It’s a catch 22 isn’t it?! How can you be the scourge of society yet be considered too much to handle in a notorious MC? Well, common sense plays a big part. Too bad it’s not very prevalent in the culture these days. If you do stupid stuff, it will reflect on every single member of your club. If you’re a jerk to guests at your clubhouse, they will stop coming. If you start $h!t with the local gang down in town over some dumb BS, one of your brothers might catch a pipe upside the head when he stops in town to get fuel wearing your same rags, totally unaware of the issue. If you go off on some old man or chick 60

who cut you off when riding in traffic, you might get your brother riding beside you a couple of felonies if he’s riding dirty. Think about more than yourself before you act. If your nation has set some guidelines, I assure you they exist for the preservation of your entire group, if not you specifically. Don’t put yourself before them. Your nation may like you, they may even love you, but they sure as hell don’t need you. You know those old brothers that have been paving the way for the likes of you

and me? The ones that have been in your nation for decades? If you are fortunate to get to spend some time with them, bend their ear, and learn from their mistakes as well as their triumphs, it will make you a better club brother. If you look in to their faces and don’t see your reflection in their actions, you are the problem. Keep it REAL! My Road Name is Tabasco, and I approve this message. Tabasco.tro@gmail.com

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BUCKEYE FIREARMS REPORT A tale of two Waffle Houses by Chad D. Baus On April 22, the nation watched as yet another mass shooting unfolded.

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At 3:25 a.m., a man, naked from the waist down, fatally shot two people outside an Antioch, TN Waffle House, then walked inside and continued to fire, killing a third person and fatally injuring a fourth person. Four others were also treated for injuries. The national media rightfully praised the actions of an unarmed man in the restaurant, who rushed and disarmed the killer, who was apprehended after a 34-hour manhunt.

If the news media really wanted to help bring about positive, productive changes to the problem of violent crime in our society, they would also report each and every time a violent crime happened in a so-called ‘gun free’ zone.

Like many before, it was soon discovered that the act was committed by a mentallyderanged person who was prohibited by various gun control laws from owning or possessing a firearm. Like many before, it was also revealed that our law-enforcement and justice system, which had previous dealings with the killer, had failed in its duty to protect our society from such a person. What has received far less attention was another crime committed with a firearm in another Waffle House in another southern city just two days before the Tennessee killing. From the New Orleans Times-Picayune: Around 10:19 p.m. Thursday, Thomas and another man with semiautomatic handguns entered the Waffle House in the 2900 block of Elysian Fields Avenue, police said. The other man jumped the counter and demanded money from the cashier, while also taking $8 from a costumer, according to an NOPD release Friday afternoon. Thomas stood on the side by the counter and served as lookout for the other man. A customer armed with his personal firearm drew his weapon as the other robber approached him, causing the robber to flee. Thomas then pointed his own weapon at the armed customer, the police release said. The customer fired several shots at Thomas, who then ran out of the Waffle House and fled in a white Chrysler with the other robber. The 62 62

customer later told police that he believed he had struck Thomas. Later in the night, a white Chrysler pulled up at a local emergency room and dropped off a man with several gunshot wounds to the back, hip and arm. The man matched witness descriptions of the injured robber, according to the release. The reason this crime did not receive national attention was of course, that there was no body count. Having no victims is exactly the outcome everyone desires, of course, and when measures taken to prevent crime actually work, this should be newsworthy. But the old adage “if it bleeds, it leads” is true, and the resulting lack of coverage on incidents like these by the national media allow for some to believe that these types of defensive encounters never happen. Indeed, on June 7, 2014, Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, went on CNN’s “New Day Saturday” to discuss persons exercising their right to open carry in Texas. Show host Victor Blackwell asked “Where [has] a bad guy with a gun ... been stopped in any other way or by a person other than a law enforcement officer with a gun or by killing himself?” “This has never happened,” replied Watts. The fact is, this does happen. It happens quite frequently. In fact, as was recently discovered, in the 1990’s the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) had evidence that 2.46 million U.S. adults per year used a gun for self-defense but never reported it. If the news media really wanted to help bring about positive, productive changes to the problem of violent crime in our society, they would report each and every instance

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But the truth is, what many in the news media actually want to bring about is the abolition of the Second Amendment, and violent crime is a tool they use to further their agenda. As such, don’t expect to be hearing about stories like these in the national media any time soon. Chad D. Baus is the Buckeye Firearms Association Secretary and an NRAcertified firearms instructor. He is cofounder of BFA-PAC, and served as its Vice Chairman for 15 years. He is the editor of BuckeyeFirearms.org, which received the Outdoor Writers of Ohio 2013 Supporting Member Award for Best Website.

Our family of highly effective pro-gun organizations includes Buckeye Firearms Association, Buckeye Firearms Foundation, and Buckeye Firearms Association PAC. Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that serves as the flagship of our grassroots efforts to defend and advance the right of citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition, and recreation. BFA works to pass pro-gun legislation, educate the public through ongoing media relations, provide high-quality firearm classes, and make available a wide variety of resources for gun owners. While anti-gun groups get their funding and support from wealthy activists or big corporations, BFA gets its funding and support from citizens like you who value their Constitutional rights. OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE OHIO’S

Thunder Roads Ohio to Host RUN n’ GUN Rides Ride aims to promote 2nd Amendment Awareness and support Buckeye Firearms Foundation and the NRA During the upcoming summer riding season, Thunder Roads Ohio will be hosting a number of poker runs throughout Ohio with a unique twist – they will also involve a shooting challenge for those with CCW Permits. Each run will include a variety of stops – including gun ranges, where participants will have a chance to shoot a simple target at 20’. Based upon their success, they will earn the chance to draw poker cards at the completion of the run. The rides will be hosted by Thunder Roads Ohio Magazine in partnership with local ranges, ride stops, and sponsors throughout Ohio and is aimed at supporting the Buckeye Firearms Foundation and their FASTER Saves Lives Program to train teachers and others to better protect our children – as well as local NRA programs. The cost of the ride is $25 and includes a t-shirt for each full participant registering in advance. Non-shooting passengers are just $10 – and are still entered in the prize drawings. Those 16 and younger can ride free, but cannot shoot or participate in the prize drawings. All shooting ride participants will be required to show a valid CCW permit upon registration. Riders are not required to take part in the shooting aspect of the ride and are invited to still join in support of their constitutional rights and the work that Buckeye Firearms and the NRA do. Registration and additional information is available through www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com Rides and stops are still being determined. Work is underway to coordinate rides in a number of cities, throughout Ohio and we anticipate most of the rides being held in June and July. If you own a gun range, shop, or other potential Ride Stop, please reach out as soon as possible for additional information at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com Ride Sponsorships are also available, email for more information. This is a dry run, without any alcohol, and any participants considered to be under the influence or not adhering to ride guidelines in any way will be excused without refund at the discretion of the ride organizers or those hosting stops. It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are adhering to all proper laws and guidelines governing both the handling of firearms and operation of motor vehicles.

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6/2/2018 Thiels Wheels Car Motorcycle Show Show at 11AM-3PM, Dealer opens 10AM-4PM, participant dash plaque), chance to win a HD Street Glide! no entry fee, to register email: Breann@TWheels.com 350 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 6/2/2018 Never Say No to Veterans Benefit Run Bike giveaway, food, entertainment 335 Veteransway Washington Court House Oh, 43160

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Greater Ohio Area Super Kids Classic Soap box derby style race for children with disabilities ages 7-18. Parade Down hill at 10 am. Racing starts immediately afterwards. 789 Derby Downs Rd Akron, oh

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Firearms Safety Training at VRA 10AM-1PM $75 per person

Ride to Benefit Wolf Creek Habitat - 9AM Raffles at every stop. $10 per person, $15 per couple and includes food! 7143 Southeastern Ave Indianapolis, IN 46239

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First bike out 10AM, last bike out 12PM, Free donuts and coffee at Freedom HD, $15 person $20 per couple. 7233 Sunset Strip NW North Canton, OH 44720 6/3/2018 Ride to Metro Parks to the Lake at Bair's 10AM-5PM 151 mile ride must sign a waiver 4617 Emmett Boyd Circle NW. North Canton, OH 44720 6/3/2018 River Run by Continentals 1PM C.R. lll off St Rt lll Junction, OH 419-393-2625

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Ride around Lake Erie to raise money for pediatric burn victims! 47571 New London Eastern Rd, New London, OH 44851

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Green Knights MMC presents the 7th Annual Ride for Warriors Poker Run Registration Begins 10AM Last Bike Out at Noon Start Location: VFW 8312. Back by 5PM 2389 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45434

Must have proof of insurance and a vaild motorcycle endorsement. 23105 Aurora Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146

6/6/2018 Ride to Maggie Valley Indian Motorcycle Rally 4517 Emmett Boyd Circle NW North Canton, OH 44720 6/6/2018 Sizzling Saturday at Toledo HD 9AM-5PM Lunch and entertainment! 7960 W Central Ave Toledo, OH 6/7/2018 Bairs Powersports Bike Night 5-8PM 4617 Emmett Boyd Circle NW. North Canton, OH 44720

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3053 Eastpointe Dr. Medina, OH 44256

Model Year 2018 Freedom Demo Days at Stinger HD Test rides go out every hour and free t-shirt when you test ride!

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3053 Eastpointe Dr Medina, OH 44256 330-721-1702

24th Annual Banana Split Festival Free concerts, entertainment, cruise in classic cars, crafts, games, rides, & food! Wilmington, OH

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6/9/2019 Jessie Myers Poker Run Poker run to benefit Jessie Myers who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Reg 8:30am, bikes leave at 9:30am. $20 with $5 for rider. Lunch and music provided. 968 Columbus Ave. Marysville, Ohio 43040

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Day of Registration: 8:30am - 10:00am Kickstands up at 10:00am,Last bike in at 4:00pm Great food & Entertainment at end in Loudonville. ( RAIN OR SHINE, CARS WELCOME ) QUESTIONS SEND TO: lstrong710@gmail.com All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org

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TRO Championship Bike Show Series at Biketown HD Food, drinks, entertainment and get your TRO merchandise! Prizes and lots of bikes to look at!

Pink Diva Warriors Annual Domestic Violence Run 9AM-6PM, Food, free goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50 raffles and music by Wendy Pennington & Date Night Disaster Band! $20/ person includes dinner. Starts and ends at Station House 81. Proceeds to prevention of domestic violence! 11 Front St Commercial Point, OH 43116

12th Annual American Legion Riders Ride for the Blue Star Program - 11:30AM Donations $15 rider, $20 with a passenger. Proceeds benefit the Blue Star Program. St Rt 127 N West Unity, OH 43570 419-212-0663

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6/9/2018 Father's Rights Motorcycle/Car Run 12-6PM, $20 per bike/car, Raise money to hire a group of Ohio Fathers Rights attorneys to fight for our fathers who are being crushed by the system. 525 E Wyandot Ave Upper Sandusky, Oh 43351 6/9/2018 5th Annual Ruff Ride Motorcycle Mystery Poker Run 10:30AM-4PM 99 mile mystery route, next stop will be revealed at each stop! $20 driver, $15 passenger. Registration 10:30AM at Pub 400 in Fremont. Last bike in at 4PM, food 4:30PM. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society 400 N Stone St Fremont, OH 43420

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6/9/2018 Not Just Another Damn Ride by Abate - 11AM $10 rider, $5 passenger. Trophies, raffles, food & prizes! 2242 Greenville Rd Cortland, OH

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Flowers in the Bloom Run by Yankee - 1PM Dowe Rd off St Rt 18 West of Defiance, OH 419-899-2892

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10AM-6PM Benefits local children fighting brain tumors. Chance to win a new Honda CB300F

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6/9/2018 Less Taco, More Riding at Powder Keg HD 2383 Kings Center Ct Mason, OH 45040 513-204-6962

Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival Duct tape sculptures, duct tape crafting tent, parade, fair food, rides & games. 3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway Avon, OH

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10th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Bike Run

F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Motorcycle Poker Run - 9AM Run for heroin awareness. 1st out at 9AM last out at 11AM. 301 19th St SE. Massillon, Oh 44646 330-232-4111

Ink Tattoo Contest Hosted by Thunder Roads OHIO Registration 6PM 5800 Interstate Blvd. Austintown, OH 44515

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6/15/2018 Midway Motorcycle Rally by New Lex Classic Wheels Live bands, cold beer and food. Primitive camping available, campers allowed. No bottles, weapons or pets permitted. Classic Riders Rim World Poker Run on June 16th, All bikes out by 12PM and all bikes back by 5PM and awards at 6PM. 2317 State Route 93 NE Crooksville, OH 43731

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15th Annual National Road Bike Show & Ribfest The area's largest bike show and ribfest, live music, food concessions, 19 trophy categories, BBQ competition, motorcycle vendors, and the longest portable saloon - The Half Throttle Saloon. 801 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH 43725

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In memory of Battalion Cheif Ron Russo. Proceeds to his family for distributions to the charities he held close to his heart! Registration 9AM, kickstands up at 11:30AM and will be returning to Masters for food, drinks, 50/50 raffle, chinese auction and entertainment. 1675 Trumbull Ave. Girard, OH 44420 6/16/2018 Break The Silence for Adam Smith 9AM-5PM Door prizes, live music, split the pot and more! 1699 Kerr Rd. Bidwell, Ohio 45614 614-404-0497 justrat@icloud.com

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6/16/2018 Iron Disciples MA Summer Cook Out 4PM-9PM Picnic dinner, cash bar, raffles, 50/50 and music by Night Wolf! Tickets $10. Burton American Legion, 14052 Goodwin Street, Burton, OH 44021 Contact: kbcouch01@att.net 6/16/2018 Ride for the Troops Poker Run 11AM-4PM Help veterans and their families in need. 1406 Linden Ave. Zanesville, OH

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TRO Hosted Bike Show at Jack Racino Custom & Vintage Bike Show Hosted by Thunder Roads Ohio! Beginning at 12 Noon. 5-7PM Registration, 7-8:30 Voting, 9PM Awards! 21501 Emery Rd. North Randall, OH 44128

3rd Annual Dice Run - 9AM

6/16/2018 Ashtabula Chapter V-Twin Cruisers 1st Annual Dice Run Ride and registration starts at Paradise Bay Waterfront Grill Bar. Registration 9 AM- 10:30, Kick stands up at 11AM, last bike in 5PM. $10/person, 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, chinese auction & more! 414 Geneva Pt., Roaming Shores, OH 44084

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Bridges, Bikes and Blues Ride 11AM-9PM $25 bike/vehicle in advance or $35 bike/vehicle day of. 7693 Swartsel Rd Eaton, OH

PTSD Awareness Run by Rolling Thunder and American Legion Post 85 Staging at Stinger HD starts at 9am, Kickstands up at 9:30am. 3053 Eastpointe Dr Medina, OH

3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride Honoring Veterans 10AM-3PM, Benefits Dayton National Cemetary Honor Squad. $36

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$15 driver, $5 passenger, $10 dinner guest. 4050 Fishcreek Rd Stow, OH 6/16/2018

Paulding County Fair $5 admission daily. 501 Fairgrounds Dr Pauding, OH

4th Annual Kruisin for Kendall Poker Run 10AM. Proceeds given to A Special Wish Foundation Cleveland Chapter. 1673 E State St Fremont, OH

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6/16/2018 Ride for Juvenile Arthritis Poker Run $20 for single rider, $30 with passenger 3205 Shreve Rd Wooster, OH lstrong710@gmail.com

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Lets Ride 1000 for Logans Lunches Ride will benefit Logans Lunches and the ride goes to Mackinac Bridge in Michigan Akron, ohio 740-223-8488

10AM-4PM 350 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 419-294-4951 6/17/2018 Father's Day Picnic At Biketown HD -12PM Bring your dad out to our Father's Day picnic! 5700 Interstate Blvd Austintown, OH 44515 6/17/2018 Fathers Day 100 Mile Run by Travelers 12PM 8950 Dorr St Toledo, OH

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letsride1000@gmail.com 6/23/2018 Run for the Money $15/rider $25/couple. 1st out 12pm last out 2pm. Cash, prizes, food, raffles etc 4444 State Rd Peninsula, Oh 44264 330-212-9591 mkb010867@yahoo.com

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6/23/2018

Fathers Day at Gears and Cheers

SOGNATION PTSD Awareness Poker Run 10AM

Steak & beer specials, free cake to Dads! 23333 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146

All proceeds will be given to the Dayton veterans affairs PTSDF inpatient treatment program

6/20/2018 Brunswick Summer Celebration Fireworks, contests, vendors, food, car cruise-in, beer garden, instant bingo and grand parade! 3581 Center Rd Brunswick, OH 6/21/2018 Thunder in the Valley Vendors, live music, food, rides and parade. 111 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite A. Johnstown, PA 15906 6/22/2018 Garrettsville SummerFest Entertainment, fireworks, tractor parade, 5k run and 1 mile walk to benefit Childrens Glioma Cancer & more! 8311 Windham St Garrettsville, OH 44231 330-524-2646

1125 South Main Street Bellefontaine, oh 43311 937-597-4078 sogmcprez@gmail.com 6/23/2018 4th Annual River of Life Church Car Show Dash plaques to the 1st 100! 10 trophies awards! All proceeds benefit The River of Life Church. 10205 Quenns Way Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 440-564-9755 6/23/2018 CCW Class at VRA 10AM-7PM Cost of class is $100 per student 100 Corporate Center Dr Vandalia, OH 45377 937-387-0485 6/23/2018

The Great American Cook-Out at Bair's 4617 Emmett Boyd Cir NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Ride to Mansfield Reformatory Shawshank Redemption Trail 8AM-5PM, Free event, all riders welcome. 4517 Emmett Boyd Circle NW North Canton, OH 44720

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Backyard BBQ at Stinger Harley Davidson Bring your family and friends! 3053 Eastpointe Dr. Medina, OH (330)721-1702 THUNDER THUNDER ROADS® ROADS® OHIO OHIO MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

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Cook-Out at Stinger Harley Davidson Food, drinks & fun!

6/24/2018 Joey Swank Memorial Burn Survivor Run 1st out 10am Last out 1pm. In by 5pm. $20 rider/$5 passenger, door prizes, 50/50 raffle & more! 1402 W Waterloo Rd. Akron, Oh 44314 330-631-9292 6/29/2018 Freedom Rally Weekend 2018 by Abate 100 mile ride on Saturday 2038 Brenner Rd. Carrollton, Oh 44615 330-243-4273 tcordray@frontier.com

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9AM-3PM Escorted motorcycle ride to honor officers who have died in the line of duty. Proceeds benefit the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial and/or the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and/or Ohio C.O.P.S. The ride begins at the Peace Officer Memorial in downtown Cleveland and ends at Lake Erie Harley Davidson in Avon with food and entertainment. Downtown Cleveland, W. 3rd and Lakeside

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6/30/2018 Patsy's Run Riding to Fight Cancer 10:30AM Proceeds to research for a cure for cancer. $15 rider, $25 couples. Patches included with first 200 tickets. Free buffet breakfast and dinner. Door prizes, chinese auction, music and more. 414 Geneva Pt. Roaming Shores, Ohio 44084 440-563-4313 6/30/2018 Women Veterans Benefit Ride 11AM-3PM Support the needs of local women veterans. Ride will begin and end at Cincinnati American Women rsquo's Legion Post 644, 1500 W Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 Complimentary food, beverages, and music provided at end. 6/30/2018 Putnam County Fair

6/29/2018 Kendra Tire Roll Out Party at Iron Pony 1PM-4PM Free kendra swag, free food and drinks, bicycle give away, & free professional photos! 5436 Westerville Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 6/29/2018 QSL Warren Bike Show Hosted By Thunder Roads Ohio! Trophies, entertainment & more! 2191 Millenium Blvd. Cortland, OH 6/30/2018 Bikers Blues & Brews at Warren HD 12PM-3PM 2102 Elm Rd. Warren OH 44410 (330) 395-4702 6/30/2018 Brunswick Premier Bike Show Hosted by TRO 1PM Prizes, bike show & more! 3581 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212

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General admission is $5 and children12 and under are free! 1490 E 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875 6/30/2018 Ride to AMA Flat Track Races in Lima 4617 Emmett Boyd Circle NW. North Canton, OH 44720 6/30/2018 Region 7 Card Stud Run 20 Stops-Rider must stop at minimum of 7, $10/hand, VFW of Bowling Green (719 S. Main St., Bowling Green, OH)Schiets Motorsports (1557 Oak Harbor Rd., Fremont, OH) 1st Bike Out 10am, Last Bike In 6pm. End: Rockin' Horse Ranch (8315 Milan Rd., Sandusky, OH) Camping, Food, Entertainment Available. Info: 419-559-5651 6/30/2018 3rd Annual Ride to KENDALZ $15 rider, $20 couple. $5 gun raffle tickets. 8950 Dorr St Toledo, OH 43617 419-480-9383

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4th of July Pre-Party at Powder Keg HD 2383 Kings Center Ct Mason, OH 45040 513-204-6962

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle days Americas largest motorcycle swap meet, vintage national championship racing 7721 Steam Corners Rd Lexington, Oh 44904

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Bikers Against Bullies Dice Run Funds donated to Autism Speaks. Registration 9-11AM, last bike back at 5PM. $25 vehicle, $10 passenger.

Meet & Greet with Parachute Butler County CASA, Cincinnatis own My Sister Sarah will be performing. $5 cover charge, 50/50 raffle drawings.

7/5/2018 Bairs Powersports Bike Night 5-8PM

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Jerry Bice Memorial Critter Run 10AM $20 bike, $5 passenger. Free t-shirt to first bikes registered. 230 Cook Rd Lebanon, OH 45036

29th Annual Packard Legacy Weekend 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW Warren, OH 44483

7/6/2018 Rally of Historical Proportions A Sport Touring and Long Distance RIDING Rally. The host hotel is the Microtel Inn and Suites at the intersection of I-75 and SR 62. Georgetown, Kentucky 7/8/2018 3rd Annual Keeping our Girls Safe Memorial Ride 9AM

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7/9/2018 Fathers Ready to Fight Back Motorcycle/Car/Truck Run $20 bike/car/truck, benefits fathers legal fees and education Ohio Child Custody Laws! 350 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 7/10/2018 Ride for Kids Motorcycle Charity Ride Help fight childhood brain tumors. Reg 8-9:30am. Start at 10am. Rain or shine 6354 Selig Dr. Independence, Oh 44131

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RECIPES

Here is one of the original recipes that made this site so popular! I love chicken wings!! I prefer them baked (less fat) and super flavorful. Here is how I bake them to keep them crispy. (People have stolen it and posted it as their own but TRUST ME this one is pure BCK!)

The Perfect Baked/Grilled Chicken Wings 2 lbs chicken wings, cut into 2 pieces with tips removed Preheat oven to 450 degrees Bring a large pot of half water half chicken broth to boiling. Boil the wings 8-10 minutes and remove to drain on a wire rack. (helps reduce some of the fat allowing for quicker crisping in the oven) Season the wings with your favorite DRY seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, etc.

Friday is Fish day baby and this recipe works on just about any kind (shrimp, oysters, clams, etc) not to mention chicken or veggies too!

Southern Fried Fish (or anything) Serve 4 (or 1 biker) ½ cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 – 3oz white fish fillets (cod, catfish, tilapia, etc) 1 cup oil for frying 1/3 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp celery seed 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Bake wings on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray, for 30 minutes, then turn wings over and cook the other side for another 10 minutes or you can toss them on the grill till they are crispy.

In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and lemon juice.

Remove to a large bowl and toss in your favorite sauce.

Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.

Serve while hot

In a shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and flour.

Add fish fillets, and marinate 5 minutes.

Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne pepper.

Have a recipe that you’d like to share? Write it all down and send with a picture – to ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com Put RECIPE in the subject line. If we use it, we’ll send you copies of the magazines and a TRO T-Shirt – so include your address and t-shirt size as well! Thanks! - The Iron Cowboy

Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture. Fry cod fillets in hot oil until golden brown. Remove to paper towel to drain Serve with fried pickles and jalapenos dipped in the same buttermilk mix and cornmeal batter

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FUNNY STUFF BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS A GOOD LAUGH NOW AND THEN... Arthur Davidson in Heaven

A tour bus driver drives with a bus full of seniors down a highway, when he is tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady. She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up. After approximately 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again and she hands him another handful of peanuts. She repeats this gesture about eight times. At the ninth time he asks the little old lady why they do not eat the peanuts themselves, whereupon she replies that it is not possible because of their old teeth, they are not able to chew them. “Why do you buy them then?” he asks puzzled, whereupon the old lady answers, “We just love the chocolate around them. A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor” thy Father and thy mother,” she asked, “is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and

Al Gore decides to try riding a motorcycle, even though he has had no lessons or prior experience.

Arthur Davidson, of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation died and went to Heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, “Since you’ve been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is you can hang out with anyone you want in heaven”. Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, “I want to hang out with God.” St. Peter took Arthur to the throne room, and introduced him to God. Arthur then asked God, “Hey, aren’t you the inventor of woman?” God said, “Oh, yes.” “Well,” said Arthur, “professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention: There is too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion. It chatters constantly at high speeds. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust, and finally, The maintenance costs are outrageous.” “Hmmm, you may have some good points there,” replied God, “hold on.” God went to his celestial Super Computer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. “Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,” God said to Arthur, “but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention then yours”.

He mounts the motorcycle uninstructed, turns it on and it immediately roars into motion. As it moves along faster and faster, Al begins to fall from the seat. In terror, he grips tightly on the handlebars, but can’t get a firm grip. He tries to throw his arms around the motorcycle’s gas tank, but he slides down the side of the motorcycle anyway. Finally giving up his frail grip, he tries to leap off the motorcycle and throw himself to safety. Unfortunately, his foot has become entangled in the exhaust pipes. He is now at the mercy of the motorcycle’s roaring wheels as his head is struck against the ground, over and over. He is moments away from unconsciousness when, to his great fortune, Wendell, the Wal-Mart greeter, sees him and unplugs the motorcycle.

sisters?” Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, “Thou shalt not kill.”

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SPONSOR INDEX WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS THAT HELP MAKE THIS MAGAZINE POSSIBLE. IT IS ONLY WITH THEIR SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT THAT WE CAN PRODUCE WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE THE FINEST REGIONAL MOTORCYCLE PUBLICATION IN THE NATION. 235 Brothers Bar & Grille........................................44 A.D. Farrow................................................................ 17 Abate of Ohio.......................................................14-15 Achesons Resort.........................................................44 American Riders Association LLC.............................16 American Rods & Choppers.....................................71 Amish Country Leather..............................................38 Avon Boot Shop.........................................................69 Bair’s Powersports.....................................................68 Balcer Performance...................................................67 Bears - Seat King.......................................................75 Bears Vintage Metals.................................................. 5 Beechmont Motorsports............................................65 Bent Wrench..............................................................66 Biker Brewhouse........................................................40 Biker Central...............................................................65 Biker to Biker Consignment.......................................69 Biketown Harley Davidson.......................................21 Black Bear Prodigy..............................................40,71 Bojangles Road House Inc.......................................35 British Cycle Factory..................................................67 Brown, Koro & Romag LLC....................... inside cover Brunswick Bike Show.................................................77 Canton Cycle Specialties..........................................65 CheeseHaven............................................................40 Cinn City Choppers (Kustom Emporium).................67 City Mission Ride.......................................................34 Corkys Thomastown Cafe.........................................64 Crazy Fox Saloon......................................................64 Diamondback............................................................64 Disowned Customs.............................................66, 67 EDZ Motorcycle Service & Repair...........................67 End of The Commons.........................................36, 90 Find It Now GPS Security.........................................49 Fourk Restaurant........................................................40 Freedom Harley-Davidson........................................66 Friends of Ironton.......................................................86 FYS Motorsports........................................................66

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