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The riding community is always willing to step up and support a worthy cause - but sometimes it’s a challenge to separate the legitimate charities from the scams, or the organizations that are really working to help others as opposed to simply making themselves relevant. When it comes to veterans organizations it gets even more difficult to identify the worthy causes. As citizens we have an obligation to step up and show our appreciation and respect to those that have served and sacrificed for our nation. However, I want to make certain that my contribution makes a difference and helps those that are in need of assistance - and so should you! It has been especially frustrating lately as we see more and more folks getting behind promoters that have wrapped themselves up in the American flag or other charitable concepts in order to get your dollars. In a perfect world you might be able to assume that your purchase of the t-shirt promoting a veterans cause or the pin memorializing those that have sacrificed would generate at least something for those that are in need. In reality, there are no such guarantees even if the promoter claims it in their literature. When it comes to charitable causes - I’m especially sensitive to those relating to veterans. All around us - every day, we come into contact with veterans that are in need of assistance. Some having recently served may be in need of help transitioning back to a civilian life. Older veterans may need assistance more due to age then anything else, but we still have an obligation to help them. I recently lost my grandfather - a proud World War II veteran that served our nation in the Pacific. He spent most of his life refusing assistance and rarely took advantage of his veteran’s benefits because he considered it charity or a handout. In reality, though, such efforts are simply our nation and community attempting to repay a debt. We owe it to them for the sacrifices they made. I would call upon the riding community to become more vigilant in determining what causes we support. Just because it has a pink, blue, or red ribbon on it - we should not simply buy it thinking we are supporting whatever cause we associate with it. Never hesitate to ask questions. Legitimate charities will not take offense at this. In all reality, they lose the most when it comes to the scammers. From my viewpoint, the guy soliciting “donations to support” veterans but really subsidizing his bar tab or whatever else he spends the money on - is essentially stealing from those that are in need. And we need to stop allowing this to happen. Thank you, Derek Smith Publisher Thunder Roads Ohio

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From the Publisher.............................................................................................3 Mail Bag............................................................................................................4 Road Tales..........................................................................................................6 Sturgis!..............................................................................................................8 Custom Feature: CB750 Cafe Racer................................................................... 12 Trikes............................................................................................................... 16 ABATE Update...................................................................................................34 Does she like to ride?.......................................................................................28 Ohio Bike Week................................................................................................38 From the Back of the Bike with Nancy Beach.....................................................56 Buckeye Thunder Run.......................................................................................60 Army 1.............................................................................................................68 Honor Release Return Freedom March.............................................................. 74 Vets Corner....................................................................................................... 76 David Uhl.........................................................................................................78 TRO Factory Feature: Zero S..............................................................................82 Thunder Paws® .............................................................................................87 TRO Custom Feature: 74 H-D® Ironhead Sportster............................................90 United She Stands............................................................................................94 Competition Riders of America..........................................................................96 Motocross Ohio: Riding The Track for the First Time...........................................99 Motocross Ohio: Salem Motorcycle Club........................................................... 100 DIY: Add a Trunk to Your Tour Pack................................................................. 102 Paint Shop..................................................................................................... 106 Tabasco Report: Sounds of Summer................................................................ 108 Buckeye Firearms Report................................................................................ 109 Cigar Basics.....................................................................................................111 Iron & Ink™ Gallery........................................................................................114 Stingers Heavy Metal Report............................................................................116 Live Music Listings...........................................................................................118 Biker Friendly Directory...................................................................................119 Thunder Roads Ohio Marketplace.................................................................... 124 Jody Mo’s Thunder Fun................................................................................... 132 Joker’s Wild................................................................................................... 133 Events............................................................................................................ 134 Thank You To Our Sponsors!........................................................................... 141

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Here’s a shot from our ride to Lancaster and Hocking Hills area on Sunday, May 5th.

Editor’s Note At this year’s Easyriders Show in Columbus, we had the opportunity to meet Kim D who owns a fairly unique bike that has won a few trophies at the shows. We are planning a shoot for his bike, but in the mean time - Kim has done some traveling with his Thunder Roads Ohio shirt. And he’s been kind enough to send us some pictures. Look for Kim’s bike in an upcoming issue.

- Dave, Brandon, Tammy, and Dan (Oh, and a picture of my bike as well!)

Here’s a shot of us from the Blessing of the Bikes in Lima! - Andy Hubbard Greetings! Just finished my first issue of your magazine - Well Done! Bing an Old School Biker, everyday ride being a 1973 shovel, I really enjoyed the article “From the Back of the Bike” by Lady Nancy Beach! Although I enjoy riding with a gal who rides her own (if she knows what she’s doing) I find it very refreshing to know that there is a lady out there that understands and enjoys the thunder and rumble of a vintage HarleyDavidson. I’ll bet Nancy does not need to be told what hand signals need to be used or when.

Hey Man! Just returned from Thailand last week, so touching base in regard to the shoot with my bike....rented a little scooter. Have about 1000 pics but attached a few I thought you’d get a kick out of. Might take it to Poland next week also. lol - Kim

Look forward to meeting Nancy and her ol-man on the highways. From what I can see from the picture, should we cross paths at a tavern, he and I will walk around each others ride a couple times. While we’re doing the same, a Harley owner dressed in shorts, sandals, and a $75 Harley shirt will ask “what year are your Sportsters and what’s this thing down here by the pipes?” Must admit I do have a wonder button on my handee bar. But I still like kicking her to life.

Just made it back to the states from Poland . And yes, my Thunder Roads shirt made the trip as well!

Tore out Nancy’s article and hung it on the wall here in the bike room for others to read.

- Kim D, Marengo

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As Always – Ride Safe! Willard, Ohio Editor’s Note – Came across this letter received at the tail end of last summer, but not published at that time. We thought that this would be a great time to run it, with Nancy’s column returning to Thunder Roads this month! Thanks for thoughts Turk! Here’s Nancy on a Trike in the spirit of our Trike feature.

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The Iron Cowboy arrested and facing charges relating to his struggles. Tim went and spoke with the Judge directly, intervening on the veteran’s behalf. Ultimately, Tim was able to arrange for the veterans release and get him placed in a VA Center where he was able to receive counseling in a safe environment. The first thing that stands out about the Ghost Rider Foundation is that it’s a “hands-on” organization working directly with those they are attempting to assist. It’s not a giant organization sending money off to distant programs. Ghost Rider Foundation is local volunteers helping veterans right here in our own communities. Ghost Rider Foundation also works to support other groups such as Wags for Warriors serving vets.

The Ghost Rider Foundation

Over $17,000 was raised last year for the Ghost Rider Foundation through the raffle of a 2012 Switchback from South East H-D and donations at the 2012 (Harley) Ferrari Night. Wags 4 Warriors is an Ohio based organization that unites veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI with an appropriate dog, and to provide all of the training, equipment and support for the dog to become the veterans service dog at NO COST to the veteran.The ultimate goal is for the service dog to take away the struggle the veterans face with everyday.

This year’s Ferrari Night at South East Harley-Davidson (June 28 ) will be raising funds to help support the Ghost Rider Foundation - a legitimate 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that actively works to help veterans in our own communities dealing with PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The despair of living with PTSD or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the saddest legacies of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. And it’s shockingly common; more than 200,000 U.S. service members have been diagnosed with a brain injury in the last 10 years, according to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans (IAVA). Tens of thousands more suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder that’s considered chronic, meaning it may take years of therapy before they’re free of anxiety, depression, insomnia, flashbacks and nightmares. The result: a suicide rate so high–and still rising–that it has the government and military scrambling for preventive measures. More than 6,500 veterans commit suicide every year—more than the total number of soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq combined since the wars began. According to the Veterans Administration, 18 veterans commit suicide every day—or one every 80 minutes. Think of it this way: for every veteran killed by enemy combatants, 25 veterans take their own lives. On January 6, 2008 a 3-tour Operation Iraqi Freedom Marine Veteran committed suicide. His death was ruled the direct result of PTSD, for which he was being treated. He could play only one song on his guitar - Ghost Rider. This incident and the realization that other loved ones close by were suffering from PTSD - lead to the formation of the Ghost Rider Foundation.

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At the Louie Run, I recently had the chance to talk with Tim DeWolf, who spearheads the Foundation. We talked about some of the work that they are doing and the challenges they face. He also shared a recent experience helping a local veteran that was having trouble coping - resulting in him being 6

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TOP FUEL HARLEY

I made the trek on Saturday May 18th to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk for the second of three days of the Cavalcade of Stars. Partially due to the incredible weather, the crowd set a single event attendance record at over 48,000. I visited Chris’ pit area several times while he signed autographed copies of the April issue of Thunder Roads Ohio that featured his bike on the cover. The best part was the number of young fans that stopped by, this is an incredible family event. Chris managed to qualify third running a 6.296 sec @ 205. 4 MPH despite “putting out a hole.” As Chris explains, this is when you have too much fuel in one cylinder and it flames out. On Sunday, during the main event, Chris won a very close race over Steve Dorn by running at over 227 MPH, but lost the next due to a clutch problem to eventual champion Tommy Grimes. If you get a chance, make the trip, it really is a great venue. Summit is doing a nice job integrating the bike classes into these events. Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

Tommy Grimes, Clemmon, N.C., ‘12 Harley, 6.256, 223.10 def. Doug Horne, Aberdeen, Md., ‘10 Harley, 10.802, 84.27.

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Janette Thornley, Sacramento, Calif., ‘11 Hawaya, 7.799, 167.74 def. Dale Niles, Purlear, N.C., ‘10 Derringer, 20.822, 33.38.

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Frank Capone Jr, Wakefield, Mass., dragster, 8.545, 152.85 was unopposed.

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Nick Gonatas, Youngstown, Ohio, ‘06 V-Rod, 8.899, 149.38 def. Charles Douglass, Staunton, Va., ‘92 Sportster, 9.634, 148.94.

HOT STREET HARLEY

Bruce Cronenberger III, Cressona, Pa., ‘92 Sportster, 9.880, 133.12 def. Charles Douglass, Staunton, Va., ‘92 Sportster, 10.066, 127.31. http://summitmotorsportspark.com/

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STURGIS! We are just months away from our pilgrimage to the ultimate motorcycle rally - Sturgis! We thought that we would share some words from our friends at Russ Brown on why riders make the trek. There has to be at least a thousand reasons why motorcycle enthusiasts make the trek every year in August to the biggest and oldest motorcycle rally in the world, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but no matter what drives bikers from every part of the world to get in the wind to be a part of the largest gathering of motorcyclists in Sturgis, South Dakota one thing is for sure is it is guaranteed to always be the greatest non-stop biker celebration you could ever imagine.

guests. The 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally line up at the Buffalo Chip includes: ZZ Top * Kid Rock * Toby Keith * Queensryche * Sublime * Halestorm * Mastodon * Machinehead * Brantley Gilbert * Charlie Brechtel Band * Iron Cowgirl Missy * Midstokke * Rob Zombie * The Cult * and many more yet to be announced. Because of the immense size of Sturgis Buffalo Chip Amphitheater it is a common practice for Buffalo Chip rally goers to ride their motorcycles right up to the stage to park and sit while they enjoy the live music, this is definitely something you can’t do at most other places in the world that offer live music. In addition to the great sound system and top notch musical acts, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip offers plenty of space to stretch out and have a good time, and if you prefer you can watch your favorite band from one of the bars located within the campground, and should you get hungry there is also plenty of good food to go with all of the musical entertainment!

For most motorcyclists it is all about the beautiful scenic rides, seeing their Sturgis friends that have become family over the years, and of course the icing on the cake is the non-stop entertainment. Hundreds of thousands of bikers will make the run to the 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. It takes a lot of first class entertainment to keep the party rolling the during the ten day event and no one does that better then the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

To add a little excitement to your concert going experience you can Zip the Chip. That’s right, there is a zip line that goes right across the amphitheater. Imagine zipping over the heads of thousands of concert goers!

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is one of the best places in the world to see live music. The Legendary Buffalo Chip is all about giving their There are many reasons, thousands upon customers the absolute finest experience in thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts return to Legends Ride - Sturgis everything they do while at their campground Sturgis, South Dakota year after year and we and they have a state of the art professional are amongst them. We are looking forward stage complete with pro lights and sound system to being welcomed ‘home’ in August at the making the natural amphitheater surroundings of the main area Sturgis Buffalo Chip and seeing the friends we have made over the perfect location for enjoying live music anywhere! the years. We hope to see many of you there! The Buffalo Chip truly lives up to their promise of the “Best Party Anywhere” by not only having a professional stage and sound system, but they also book the top musical acts to entertain their

Rob Fleming, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys www.RussBrown.com

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trike is essentially any three wheeled vehicle. There are motorcycle trikes, motor car trikes, and a growing number of vehicles that seem to blur the lines between the two. There are even “trikes” that in all reality have four wheels. For the sake of this discussion, we are going to discuss trikes that “look like” motorcycles. Obviously that’s a purely subjective approach, but there are simply too many variations out there and we need to restrict things a little. For years, a “three wheeled motorcycle” meant a motorcycle with a side car on it. Then in 1984, a backyard entrepreneur named John Lehman in Alberta, Canada adapted a Honda for his wife to ride. Replacing the standard one wheel rear on his classic Honda with a wider backside sporting and axle and pair of wheels allowed John’s wife to more easily handle the bike. The following year John built another motorcycle conversion and decided to go into business building custom three-wheelers. At first he worked only on Hondas, but in 1991 he converted his first Harley. Lehman Trikes went public in 2001, and a year later it opened an assembly plant in Spearfish, South Dakota. Twelve years later, trikes are a major part of the riding community and their sales have outperformed more traditional motorcycles. According to Ken Hines, President and CEO of Lehman Trikes, trike sales have increased 15-30% each year since the recession hit. This contrasts strongly with overall motorcycle sales numbers which have remained mostly flat or dropped during the same period. (1)

For many, Trikes offer the opportunity to ride when they might not otherwise be able to do it physically. Thunder Roads spoke with D.A. Schiets from Schiets Motorsports in Fremont, Ohio. “Trikes offer a tremendous opportunity to extend the riding experience for those getting older and facing physical limitations that might otherwise keep them from riding.”

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While at Schiets, we ran into Clark Boatman from Kansas, Ohio. He was putting his newly converted Yamaha Majesty through the paces in the Schiets practice area. Clark is 74 years young and clearly enjoyed riding his Yamaha with the bolt on Voyager™ kit.

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Caleb Balogh, Sales Supervisor at Mad River HarleyDavidson™ in Sandusky, told Thunder Roads that Trikes aren’t just for the older riders or those with physical limitations. “More and more traditional riders are looking at Trikes for a variety of reasons.” Some consider Trikes simply a safer way to ride. Still others are looking for something with more of a presence on the road - possibly with more comfort and storage for long distances. Whatever the reason, there are essentially three different approaches you can take to getting a trike. The first and easiest method is the OEM route, or buying a trike that was manufactured in the factory. In the auto world, OEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer.” This is the easiest method because it’s just like buying any other motorcycle from a dealer who purchases his units directly from the manufacturer. Plus, these units come usually come with a factory warranty. The first of the technically “OEM” trikes was launched in 2007, when Canada’s Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) introduced the Can-Am Spyder. The first “spy photos” of this unique vehicle - with two wheels up front and a single in the rear - was captured in 2006 near Deal’s Gap, North Carolina on the “Tail of the Dragon” route. The radical “two plus one” design caused such a stir, that Jay Leno took delivery of the first one for his own personal collection.

“The 2013 Can-Am RS”

“The 2013 Can-Am RT”

The Can-Am Spyder Roadsters has long come in two basic styles - the RS (Sport) and the RT (Touring). For 2013, BRP has added a more nimble “Sport Touring” adaptation of their 3 wheeled vehicles. All versions are described as easier to steer then a

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two-wheeler - with riders “turning” the handlebars rather then leaning. It’s important to understand that the Can-Am Spyders are an off-shoot of Bombardier Inc. a company with a long history of producing recreational vehicles other then motorcycles. The Spyders lineage includes Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Sea-Doo personal watercraft - and BRP doesn’t appear to be restrained by the traditional expectations of motorcycles. In fact, BRP has reported that over 25% of Spyder owners have never previously owned a motorcycle. (2) In 2009, Harley-Davidson ® introduced its first factory-built trike in the Tri Glide. These first Tri Glides were produced in partnership with Lehman. Then in 2011, Harley moved production in house and began producing an entirely Harley trike. Many believe that Harley’s decision to produce the Tri Glide legitimized trikes in the eyes of many traditional riders. Clearly their customers embraced the move, with Tri Glide sales growing by 11% in 2011 (vs. 5% for two wheelers) and more then double that in 2012. In fact, the Tri Glide is the sixth most popular model in the entire Harley lineup. (2)

The original Ural motorcycle design was based on WWII era BMW sidecar rigs used by the German army. Approximately 10,000 Urals (then known as M-72s) served in World War II. Those Urals were built in a Siberian factory east of the Ural Mountains, where modern Urals are produce to this day. The company appears to have stayed out of the technology race, with their traditional basic design. They have introduced on-demand sidecar drive on some models such as the go-anywhere Gear-Up model. Dale Kramer, with BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland - which sells the Urals as well, described his experience with them, “These are just fun motorcycles that get attention wherever they go. The sidecar is incredibly comfortable for the passenger, giving them a forward more active position to share the riding experience.” “The two wheel drive models are truly go-anywhere bikes handling dirt or snow. With the extra storage capacity - they are very practical motorcycles.” Harley-Davidson also produced side cars until 2011, but then ceased – possibly in favor of their newly introduced trikes.

The 2013 H-D Tri Glide in 110th Anniversary colors.

The second method of obtaining a trike is buying a factoryconverted trike from a company like Lehman Trikes. Since it’s launch in the mid ’80s, Lehman has concentrated on converting units from Honda and Harley-Davidson into trikes with a differential rear-end with internal solid axles, giving the swingarm a one-piece, reinforced design. In recent years, Lehman has expanded their standard conversions to include models from Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Victory.

Caleb Balogh, from Mad River, explains that “customers appreciate that the Tri Glide is all Harley.” Balogh also explained that OEM trikes have a clear advantage in terms of holding their value. “A Tri Glide is titled as a HarleyDavidson trike. Its value is based upon that. If you buy an Ultra Classic and add a conversion kit to it - you still have a titled Ultra. You’ve invested a lot in it - but it’s real value is determined primarily by how it’s actually titled.” Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

One type of motorcycle that is often left out of today’s trike discussions is the classic sidecar motorcycle, which have been around for ages. One company that has focused heavily on the traditional sidecar motorcycle is Russia’s Ural, named for that nation’s central mountain range. Ural motorcycles feature a flattwin engine that displaces 749 cc, and all of its sidecars are equipped with a trunk.

Schiets Motorsports is an active Lehman dealer, and D.A. Schiets believes they offer great value with their bikes. “We work with Lehman and like to keep a selection of new and used trikes in stock for people to consider. Generally we have new Kawasaki Storms and Honda VTX Trikes in stock - along with a selection of used bikes already converted.” “I’m always looking for nice, clean used motorcycles that we can then convert to trikes. We send them out to Lehman’s facility in Spearfish and they send them back to us

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as complete conversions. I think that this is the most cost effective option for everyone and Lehman just does a great job... I’m kind of a stickler, especially when it comes to paint - and their paint jobs are flawless.” The last option for getting a trike is through an after-market conversion done at a local dealer, shop, or possibly in your own garage or shop. There are a number of quality manufacturers that produce kits designed specifically for certain motorcycles. For instance, Sporty’s Trikes and Bikes in Dayton specializes in Motor Trike conversions. Motor Trike offers complete conversion kits designed for specific makes and models.

Jon Floyd, owner of Iron Hogz, told Thunder Roads that “Trikes are the future.. the next big thing in custom builds.” The cover and calendar of this issue, in fact, feature a 2005 Road Glide Custom that Jon converted into a trike for a friend with very specific and specialized needs.

A 2012 Honda Goldwing Adventure Trike built by Sporty’s Trikes and Bikes, Dayton.

Jon Floyd and Herman Gonzalez with the Road Glide Custom Trike at Easyriders Columbus, 2011

Local independent shops also offer the opportunity to create unique conversions specific to your particular needs and vision. Iron Hogz Power Sports, in Lebanon, is an independent shop that is specializing more and more in custom trike conversions.

“Herman Gonzalez is an Air Force Veteran that lost one leg from the knee down while serving. Then he went in for surgery and contracted a staph infection that ended up costing him his other leg.” Jon explained. Herman was an avid rider that had made annual trips out to Sturgis, but he assumed that his riding days were over when he lost both legs. “I told him that when he was ready, I was going to build him a trike.”

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started with another Mystery Trike kit and added some special touches this her 2001 883 Sportster. The end result is a cool looking custom trike with reverse and a custom rake”

Deb Bohman and her 2001 883 - with reverse!

“We got a trike kit from Mystery Designs out of Dallas, Texas and then went to work on the bike. We broke it all down and then rebuilt it specifically for Herman - so he can do everything with his hands.” It took about three months for Floyd and his crew to build “THE HERMANATOR”. The end result is a trike that has received overwhelming reviews and attention everywhere it goes. Herman can operate the bike entirely with his hands - with details and options created by the Iron Hogz team specifically for this bike. An electric reverse compliments electronic shifting and an aggressive design that features a 7 degree rake, custom exhaust, and a custom paint job. Deb Bohman was looking for something a little more basic - but just as special when she came to Iron Hogz. Jon and his crew

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If you are considering getting a trike or converting your current bike, these are just a few of the options that are available. Our recommendation is for you to follow up with any of the partners mentioned in this article or your local recommended shop for more information. Explore all your options, though, and make certain that you decide what you really are looking for. Some dealerships, such as Schiets Motorsports offer test rides of their Trikes and certain Harley-Davidson dealerships even have the Tri Glides available for rent. As D.A. Schiets told Thunder Roads, “We offer test rides on our trikes, so you can see what it’s really like.” As trikes become more and more popular, more and more options become available. It’s even more important that you work with a reputable, professional shop or dealership in order to ensure the best possible experience. Hdforums.com Sources 1 - Rapid City Journal, “Trike Popularity and Sales Continue to Climb” 8/6/2011 2 - CNN / MONEY, “Three-Wheeled Bikes for Big Boys” July 30, 2012

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At this point in the legislative session our legislators are busy working on the Operating Budget for the year. Rep. Al Landis has submitted one of our issues to be included in the budget. He has included clarification on how motorcycles may be parked in parallel parking spaces. Last session the Transportation Budget allowed motorcycles to back into angled parking spaces. The current law makes no exceptions for motorcycles to park any differently than any other vehicle in a parallel space. Technically motorcycles are permitted to park parallel to the curb in a parallel spot, just like a car would. Rep. Landis has submitted verbiage that permits motorcycles to park perpendicular in a parallel space with either tire towards curb. It also permits more than one motorcycle to park in a non-metered parking space if space is available. We are also working on permitting non-audio hearing protection to be legal while operating a motor vehicle. Section 4511.84 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits earphones or earplugs to be used by the operator of a motor vehicle. The law appears to be aimed at outlawing headphones for listening devices. There is no exception in the law for hearing protection. There was a case in Fulton County Ohio last September of a motorcycle rider being ticketed for wearing foam ear plugs while operating a motorcycle. This offense carries a 2 point penalty on the driver’s license. The “offender” is a CDL holder so the 2 points is a very big deal to him or anyone else found guilty of protecting their hearing with ear plugs. Rep. Landis brought this issue up as a possible Operations Budget issue. There was some debate about including this issue for a couple of reasons. The first reason was that it was not specifically a “budget” issue. The second reason was that motorcyclists could protect their hearing by wearing a full face helmet with a face shield. The decision was to not include the ear plug in the budget because of the debates. In the Fulton County ear plug case no judgment has been decided. An expert from the EAR Hearing Protection Company offered testimony that even with a full faced helmet; the noise level of wind was high enough to require hearing protection to protect the ears. The final ruling in Fulton County case could be critical in clarifying this issue. Rep. Green has submitted to Ohio’s law writing service (LSC) a bill to set up training for certified road guards in Ohio. We will work on this legislation, ear plugs, and increasing penalties for people who seriously injure or kill other motorists after the budget is complete. If you would like to discuss this person with me one on one my email address is legislativedirector@abate.com. My phone is 937987-2396. You could also attend an ABATE of Ohio, Inc. BOD meeting the second Saturday of the month. I will also be at June Jam this year. I usually end up around the fire discussing the issues with members. Come join in. I want to represent what the members of ABATE of Ohio want. I can only do that if I hear from you. Regards, Scott “Woody” Wood Government Relations Director ABATE of Ohio, Inc. 24

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hen a job transfer landed her at FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Chelle Brisco (Free Spirit) looked for a way to make new friends and discovered Meetup, (www.meetup.com) an online website that puts people with similar interests together. The Aviation Safety Inspector joined the Meetup group known as The Hogs and Heroes Foundation (www.hogsheroesfoundation.com). The 501 (C) 3 charitable organization is a community of motorcycle riders that participates in fundraising events to support Public Safety, the U.S. Military and Wounded Warriors. There she made new friends and rekindled her interest in riding motorcycles.

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line of duty, stands flag lines at funeral homes receiving remains of recently recovered Vietnam veterans, and occasionally participates in welcoming home troops from wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. “I try to participate in at least one PGR mission each month”, she said. “Sometimes I can schedule a day off, but other times I have to take vacation to participate because ANC burials are always during the weekday. Riding to or from, and standing, sometimes for hours, in the heat, the cold, the rain & snow are small inconveniences compared to the sacrifices these troops and their families made. It is one small act I can do to show my appreciation.”, she says. While serving brunch to veterans at Annapolis Harley Davidson as a Hogs and Heroes volunteer, Free Spirit negotiated her new trike purchase. There she met Tracy Hoover from Truckin 4 Troops (http:// www.truckin4troops.com/) who introduced her to Brian Brashears. She discussed her design with Brian - something special - a patriotic theme. The second of three generations of female veterans, she wanted a trike that sent a message—one that captured her passion. Thanks to the work of Brian’s Premier Collision Center in Edgewater, the 56-year-old Air Force veteran and her ride are getting attention everywhere they go. Free Spirit’s new motorcycle features an all-encompassing American flag design that flows throughout the machine. To reflect her history as an avionics technician and aircraft mechanic in the Air Force, the tank is painted with two of the many aircraft she once performed maintenance on, a C-141 dropping paratroopers and an A-10 Warthog. The front fairing sports an eagle holding the POW-MIA flag in one claw, and a KIA-WIA flag in the other. Chelle says the Prisoners of War – Missing in Action flag is common, but the Killed in Action – Wounded in Action flag is rarely seen. Her funeral escorts and wounded warrior projects prompted the KIA-WIA tribute.

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Above that, the windshield is coated with a decorative sunscreen featuring the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The crowning glory is the design at the back of the trike. Taking up almost the entire cargo panel stands an air-brushed portrait of Chelle with her mother and daughter, all military veterans. The composite portrait is made from 4 different pictures she provided the airbrush artist, Tim Lewis. He sketched these by free hand so realistically it looks like a snapshot. Behind them is the restored gate of ArlingtonNationalCemetery, which houses the memorial to Women in Military Service to America (WIMSA) (http://www.womensmemorial. org/). Chelle, her mother, and daughter are charter members of WIMSA. The trike is topped off with a Virginia special Armed Forces Veteran tag numbered “WIMSA”. She started riding when she was only 12 years old, on a cousin’s Honda 250. Later, while on active duty in the Air Force, she rode a 350 Honda daily to & from work on the cold swing shift in England. She learned motorcycle mechanics when her timing chain went out & she tore down the engine & rebuilt it herself. Because more than 20 years had passed since she last rode, Chelle took a motorcycle riding course & got her endorsement. She immediately bought a 1994 Harley Davidson Electra Glide with a Voyager trike kit installed. Two weeks later, she trailered it to Sturgis, S.D. for the Black Hills rally. She put 1500 miles on the trike during that trip. Four months and 4,000 miles later, she decided she liked riding enough to justify a new motorcycle. Through her commitment to the Hogs and Heroes Foundation, she performs community service at Walter Reed hospital, where she’s met many wounded warriors. She joined the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) (http://www.patriotguard.org/), whose mission is to “1) Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities. 2) Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors”. As a PGR member, she performs duty as escort to burials at Arlington National Cemetery of active duty military personnel killed in the Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

“This trike is a tribute to women in the military,” Chelle said. “Often, women are not recognized when people think of veterans. I am one of few women who have three generations of women in the military, something I’m extremely proud of!”

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The day she picked up the trike from the paint shop, she rode directly from Edgewater, MD to Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) to join a PGR escort. In an eerie coincidence, the service was for the first female veteran Chelle had participated in. “It was just meant to be!” she said. No other activity would have been a fitting first ride for her tribute trike. She went directly from ANC to the WIMSA business office, where she met Brigadier General (retired) Wilma Vaught, WIMSA president. General Vaught gladly stood with Free Spirit for pictures next to the trike. The General invited her to participate in the 15th anniversary of the WIMSA Memorial, scheduled for October 19-20, 2012. Chelle’s road name “Free Spirit” is painted on the tour pack. “I pretty much do what I want to do when I want to do it, and I travel far and wide”, she says as an explanation to the road name. As evidence, just 3 days after getting it back from the paint shop, her christening ride (solo) was a 2,600 mile trip to Key West, FL by way of Clearwater, and return to her home in Alexandria, VA. She doesn’t trailer the trike anywhere now. Chelle frequently enters the trike in motorcycle shows. Her first, at Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, FL brought second place in the trike/sidecar class at the Harley Davidson ride in custom motorcycle show. Her trophy was presented by the infamous Willie G. Davidson, grandson of the founder, just before he announced his retirement. She usually places, occasionally taking first place in her category. She’s running out of room on the corner shelf reserved for the awards.

TRIPS Sturgis, SD (trailering old trike) August 2011 Clearwater, FL business trip combined with Key West, FL (riding new trike) February 2012 Daytona Bike Week March 2012 Atlanta, GA Business Trip combined with Outer Banks Bike Week April 2012 Montreal, Canada Business Trip May 2012 Westin, WV Hogs & Heroes event May 2012 Family Reunion Texas & Oklahoma June 2012 Sturgis, SD combined with Louisville, KY business trip August 2012

But, this trike is not just for show. Chelle rides it every opportunity she gets, often for business trips. She rode it to Clearwater, FL, Montreal, Canada, Atlanta, GA, and Louisville, KY for meetings with an international aviation committee. Free Spirit recently returned from her second Black Hills Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD – this time she rode there and back - ‎14 days, 13 states, and 4500 miles!She has accumulated 23,000 miles on the trike in the seven months since it came out of the custom paint shop.Along with the mileage on her first trike, she earned her 25,000 mile patch about a year after she started riding again.

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Thursday, May 30st, 2013

9:00am “Early” vendor load-in 3:00pm Mad River H-D - Vendor – Load-in – 5316 Milan Rd. – Sandusky 5:00pm Quaker Steak and Lube – Sheffield Lake Ohio Bike Week Kick-off Party – Featuring ‘The End’ – All Access Pass / Ticket Giveaways

Friday, May 31st, 2013 9:00am

Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – Open – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 9:00am Roeder Racing – Wild Bill’s Concessions with Daily food specials, Music and Pub 94 – Open 9:00am Mad River H-D DAILY RIDE – “The 6 on Rte. 6 tour” – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky – FREE – www.madriverharley.com 11:00am The Pump Bar & Grill - OPEN - Rte 2 & Rte 4, Sandusky – Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm 2:00pm Mad River H-D Vendor Lot – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 2:00pm “Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage” – OPEN – $2 Happy Hour until 4pm 3:00pm CMA - Blessing of the Bikes - Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Road – Sandusky 4:00pm Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – OPEN – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky – $2 Happy Hour until 6pm 4:00pm Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 5:00pm Ladies Mixer – hosted by “Ladies of Harley” Welcome Reception – Door Prizes – Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage

5:00pm Ride To Toledo Harley Davidson’s, Queensryche Concert – Leaves Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 5:00pm

Dan Fester – Incredible Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage

5:30pm Funcoast.com: Battle of the Bands – Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky

6:00pm Queensryche in Concert – Toledo area OBW “Kick Start Party” – with ‘When Minds Collide’ and other Live Music – Toledo Harley Davidson – 7960 W Central Ave., Toledo (AAP includes VIP Ticket)

6:00pm

Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

7:00pm

Brooklyn “232” – Live Music – Pier 684 (On the water) – Battery Park Marina – Water St. & Meigs St., Downtown Sandusky

8:00pm

“Ladies of Harley” Sunset / Lighthouse Ride – Stop at lighthouse for group picture – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

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Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

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Ladies Night with DJ Tate – South East Gears & Cheers – 23333 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights, OH

9:00pm

Tony Twine – Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage

10:00pm Thunderstruck - AC / DC Tribute –– Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky

12:00am All Access Pass Contest – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky

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Saturday, June 1st 2013

9:00am 4th annual Fox Hole – Official Ohio Bike Week Swap Meet – Music & Beer Fox Cycle Works – 1011 Fremont Ave (Rte 6 & Rte 2), Sandusky

9:00am Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

9:00am Mad River H-D – DAILY RIDE: Make - A - Wish Poker Run – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky Registration til 2pm – $20 Per Bike (All proceeds go to Make-A-Wish); Last Bike in 7pm – Stops: Margaritaville, Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon, Jimmy Bukketts, Terry’s Tavern, Dock’s Beach House – $1000 Cash Prizes – Get a Make-A-Wish pin

10:00am Huron County Firefighters Memorial 9/11 Poker Run – Starts & Ends at Roeder Racing! Registrations starts at 10a $20 per rider; $10 Passenger – see www.roederracing.com for details

11:00am The Pump Bar & Grill - OPEN - Rte. 2 & Rte. 4, Sandusky – Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm

Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

5:30pm SKID ROW in CONCERT - “Funcoast people’s Choice Winner” Doors Open – “Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage”– 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky (AAP includes VIP ticket) - GA Tickets: $10 Advance

11:00am Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

5:00pm Tight Wadd Band - PRE CONCERT PARTY - The Pump Bar & Grill – Rte. 2 & Rte. 4, Sandusky 5:00pm

11:00am “Yuengling Saloon at Mad River” and Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – OPEN

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3rd Degree Band - Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky

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John Marchion – Live Music – Pier 684 (On the water) – Battery Park Marina – Water St. & Meigs St., Downtown Sandusky

7:15pm SKID ROW in CONCERT - “Funcoast People’s Choice Winner” Opening Band – “Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage”– 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky (AAP includes VIP ticket) - GA Tickets: $10 Advance 8:00pm

Summer Concert Series with Live Music – South East Gears & Cheers – 23333 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights, OH

9:00pm SKID ROW in CONCERT – Yuengling Saloon & Mad River Stage – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky (AAP includes VIP ticket) GA Tickets: $10 Advance/ $15 Door

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Mike Risner – Incredible Acoustic - Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky

9:00pm Rutherford County Band (Country) – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky

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11:00pm OIL WRESTLING – Jack Daniel’s Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr. – Downtown Sandusky

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Monday, June 3rd, 2013

9:00am Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 10:00am Mad River H-D - DAILY RIDE – “HD times 3” Ride 5316 Milan Rd. – see www.madriverharley.com for details 11:00am Mad River H-D - Harley-Davidson DEMO Rides 5316 Milan Rd. – until 4pm 11:00am “Yuengling Saloon at Mad River” – OPEN 11:00am The Pump Bar & Grill - OPEN - Rte. 2 & Rte. 4, Sandusky – Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm 4:00pm Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – OPEN 5:00pm Bud Light Thunder Run for Bud Light Giveaway – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 8:00pm Mike Risner – Incredible Acoustic – Barrel House Saloon 9:00pm Classic Biker Films – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky

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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

9:00am 4th annual Fox Hole – Official Ohio Bike Week Swap Meet – Music & Beer Fox Cycle Works – 1011 Fremont Ave (Rte 6 & Rte 2), Sandusky 9:00am Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 9:00am Free Pancake Breakfast (until gone…) – Mad River Harley-Davidson 9:00am Mad River H-D - DAILY RIDE – “Wooden Nickle Rally Ride” - MerryGo-Round Museum Dice Run – Ride to: Seneca Caverns, Halls Farm Market / Beer & Wine Garden, Mon Ami Winery, Toft’s Dairy, Merrygo-Round Museum – Last Bike in at 5p at Museum – Free Museum Tours – Winner announced at 5:30p – (Starts at Mad River HD) 5316 Milan Road – Sandusky – First out 9:30a – Last out 10:30a – see www.madriverharley.com for details 10:00am Classic Car Show – ALL Hotrods and Classics Welcome – NO Registration fee – Mad River Harley-Davidson – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 11:00am CMA – Non–Denominational Prayer Service – Mad River Stage – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 11:00am The Pump Bar & Grill - OPEN - Rte. 2 & Rte. 4, Sandusky – Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm 11:00am Yuengling Saloon at Mad River and Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – OPEN 11:00am Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 1:00pm 6th Annual Blessing of the Bikes and B.A.A.N.C. Owen Barker Memorial Poker Run – Knuckleheads Saloon – Rte. 2 & Rye Beach Rd., Huron 1:00pm Canton Biker Boys Stunt Team – Mad River H-D – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 1:00pm Armstrong Bearcat Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 2:00pm Blackberry SMOKE Country Sunday Begins with The Roadhouse Band – Mad River H-D – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River Stage – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 4:30pm Dan Fester – Incredible Acoustic – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 5:00pm Blackberry SMOKE Country Sunday with Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach – Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 7:20pm Blackberry SMOKE Country Sunday with Dave James & Twang Factor Yuengling Saloon and Mad River Stage – 5316 Milan Rd. Sandusky (AAP includes VIP ticket) - GA Tickets: $15 Advance 8:00pm COMMANDER CODY in Concert - Marbletucky Inn – 189 Bridge Rd (SR 269) – Marblehead, OH see www.marbletuckyinn.com to confirm times and details 8:30pm Blackberry SMOKE in Concert – Yuengling Pavilion and Mad River Saloon – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky - (AAP includes VIP ticket) GA Tickets: $15 Advance 9:00pm FREE BEER Band - Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr. – Downtown Sandusky

8:00am Mad River H-D - FREE DOUGHNUTS & COFFEE BREAKFAST – Until Gone… 8:00am Mad River H-D DAILY RIDE – “The Central Automotive – Mansfield Reformatory Ride” – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky – Registration starts at 8am; Kickstands up at 9am – FREE Ride – Prison Tour $10 9:00am Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 11:00am “Yuengling Saloon at Mad River” – OPEN 11:00am The Pump – Bar & Grill - Open - Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm – Rt 4 & Rt 2 – Sandusky 4:00pm Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – Open – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 5:00pm South East – Gears & Cheers Restaurant and Grill presents The Ohio Bike Week - Jesse James Bourbon Bash – Featuring The Nigel Dupree Band and the Threshold Band 23333 Aurora Road - Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146 – FREE ADMISSION – GREAT FOOD !! Summer Bike Night Kick-off! 5:00pm Rolling Bike Night at “Yuengling Saloon at Mad River” with FREE CONCERT by JOSH BOYD (til 9:30pm) – 5316 Milan Rd - Sandusky 5:00pm Bud Light Thunder Run for Bud Light Giveaway – “Yuengling Saloon at Mad River” – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky (Until 8pm) 5:30pm Fox Cycle Works – Bike Week Bukkett’s Ride – To Jimmy Bukketts and Barrel House Saloon 8:00pm Mike Risner – Incredible Acoustic – Barrel House Saloon

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

9:00am Mad River H-D DAILY RIDE – “Kelleys Island Poker Run Ride” – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky – Registration 9a -10a – Kickstands up at 10am – INCLUDES FREE FERRY RIDE !! 10:00am Kelleys Island Poker Run – Kelleys Island Ferry / The Casino on KI – MOTORCYCLES AND RIDER(S) FREE ON KI FERRY 11:00am The Pump – Bar & Grill - Open - Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm – Rt 4 & Rt 2 – Sandusky 11:00am Kelleys Island Dice Run Registration – Bag The Moon Saloon – Kelley Island – Sign ups until 1pm – cost $10 – Ending spot Casino on KI – Cash Prizes and Gift Baskets – Last bike in 3:30p 2:00pm Burnt River Band – Kelleys Island – The Casino 3:00pm FREE BEER – Band – Lake Wilmer Bar – 5012 Campbell St & Bogart Rd – Sandusky 4:00pm Jack Daniel’s Barrel House Saloon – OPEN 5:00pm Mad River H-D - Mad River HOG Biker Games – Keg Roll & Slow Race – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky – WIN PRIZES! 5:00pm Ohio Flags of Honor Foundation – Opening Reception – Erie County Courthouse Lawn – Downtown Sandusky 5:00pm Bud Light Power Poker Run for Bud Light Giveaway – Erie KAI Tavern – 4903 East Cleveland Rd., Huron 5:00pm Josh Boyd Band - PRE CONCERT PARTY The Pump Bar & Grill – St. Rt. 4 & Strub Road – Sandusky 6:30pm Mad River H-D DAILY RIDE – “Vermilion Quaker Steak & Lube Night” 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky (FREE – register 4p) 6:30pm Dan Fester - Incredible Acoustic – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr. – Downtown Sandusky 8:00pm Ekoostik Hookah in Concert – with Dan Fester Barrel House Saloon – 101 East Shoreline Drive Sandusky, OH – ONLY $5 Adv

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Thursday, June 6th, 2013 – BLOCK PARTY OPENS!

9:00am Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 9:00am Wedding of Eric & Jeannie – All Bikers Welcome 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 10:00am Mad River H-D - DAILY RIDE – “Jessie James Dupree – Pancreatic Cancer Celebrity Ride – In memory of James Alan Dupree and April Burbach” - Marblehead Lighthouse, Lunch with Jesse at Doc’s Beach House – Port Clinton, Lake Erie Ride and Comfort INN World Famous Bikini Contest hosted by Thunder Roads of Ohio Magazine – 5316 Milan Road – Sandusky ($20 donation per rider – registration starts at 8:30a) 11:00am The Pump – Bar & Grill - Open - Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm – Rt 4 & Rt 2 – Sandusky 12:00pm Fere TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Road 1:00pm Turn & Cough Band – Comfort Inn Sandusky – Rte. 250 & Rte. 2 2:00pm Bikini Contest – Cabana Bar @ Comfort Inn Sandusky – St. Rt. 2 & St. Rt. 250 (5909 Milan Rd) – Jesse James Cancer Ride Ending – (email pics and contact info to: info@ohiobikeweek.com to be considered for entry) 12:00pm Yuengling Saloon at Mad River & Jack Daniel’s Barrel House Saloon – OPEN 2:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 2:00pm Brandon Beihl – Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 2:00pm Two for the Road – Acoustic Show – Jack Daniel’s Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 3:00pm Downtown Sandusky - “3 Day Block Party” Motorcycle Parking Opens –

3:00pm Ohio Flags of Honor Foundation – Exhibit OPEN – Erie County Courthouse Lawn – Downtown Sandusky 3:00pm Daly’s Back Lot - Custom Bike Builders, Freak Show & Tattoo Zone – Water St – Downtown Sandusky 3:00pm FREE BEER - Band – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 4:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 4:00pm American Motor Drome – Wall of Death - Opens – Back Lot Bash – Jackson Street – SHOWS EVERY HOUR 5:00pm Bud Light Thunder Run for Bud Light Giveaway – Location: Daly’s – Downtown Sandusky 6:00pm Classic Car Cruise-in – South East Gears & Cheers – 23333 Aurora Rd – Cleveland 6:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 6:00pm Roadhouse Band – Jack Daniel’s Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr.,Downtown Sandusky 6:30pm Ink Mofia Mob Squad – Columbus Ave Stage – Foot of Columbus Ave – Downtown Sandusky 6:45pm Rock-n-Roll Outlaws Band – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 7:00pm Dan Fester – Incredible Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 8:45pm Ink Mofia Mob Squad – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 9:00pm JACKYL – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky – All Access Pass - VIP BAR and Viewing area – FREE SHOW – LIMITED VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.OHIOBIKEWEEK.com 10:00pm Jasmine Cain Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky

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Friday, June 7th, 2013 –

World Famous BLOCK PARTY!

9:00am Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 11:00am Mad River H-D - DAILY RIDE – “Make-A-Wish Winery Tour” – $5 per rider – Registration 11a – 2p – D & D Smith Winery, Quarry Hill Winery, Vermilion Valley Vineyards, Matus Winery, Paper Moon Vineyards and end at Erie Kai Tavern for their Famous “Build a Burger Night” and Prize Giveaway – One Winner Drawn at end and wins 50% of pot! – Other 50% goes to Make-A-Wish –(starts at Mad River H-D) 5316 Milan Road – Sandusky 11:00am The Pump – Bar & Grill - Open - Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm – Rt 4 & Rt 2 – Sandusky 12:00pm Fere TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Road 12:00pm Yuengling Saloon at Mad River & Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – OPEN 1:00pm Downtown Sandusky- “3 Day Block Party” Opens – Columbus Ave Motorcycle Parking Opens 1:00pm Ohio Flags of Honor Foundation – Exhibit OPEN – Erie County Courthouse Lawn – Downtown Sandusky 1:00pm Daly’s Back Lot - Custom Bike Builders, Freak Show & Tattoo Zone – Water St – Downtown Sandusky 1:00pm Brazin’ Bull Band – Columbus Ave. Stage - Downtown Sandusky 2:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 2:00pm American Motor Drome – Wall of Death - Opens – Back Lot Bash – Jackson St., Downtown Sandusky – SHOWS EVERY HOUR 2:00pm Treater Sweet Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 2:00pm All Harley Bike Show – Sponsored by Mad River HOG Chapter - Mad River Harley-Davidson – 5316 Milan Road – Sandusky – at 5pm – Classes – Sportster, Dyna/Softail, Touring, Custom and People’s Choice 2:00pm (TBA) Band – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 2:00pm Mike Risner - Incredible Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 3:00pm Drenalin Band – Columbus Ave Stage – Downtown Sandusky 4:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 4:15pm Ink Mofia Mob Squad – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 4:30pm Latter (Dayton Area Band) – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky

5:00pm Bud Light Thunder Run for Bud Light Giveaway – The Pump Bar & Grill – Rte. 2 & Rte. 4, Sandusky – GIVEAWAY NIGHT 5:45pm CocoBeanos – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 6:00pm Ted Riser in Concert – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 6:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 6:30pm Josh Boyd Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 7:00pm Charlie Weiner – Live Music – Pier 684 (On the water) – Battery Park Marina – Water St. & Meigs St., Downtown Sandusky 6:45pm EVEN THE DEAD LVE A PARADE (Band) Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 7:30pm Unsaid Fate Band, featuring Jackie – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 8:00pm Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach Band (Country) – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 8:00pm Horse Cave Trio in Concert - Marbletucky Inn – 189 Bridge Rd. (SR 269) – Marblehead, OH - see www.marbletuckyinn.com to confirm times and show details 8:00pm LIVE MUSIC & HOT BARTENDERS – COMFORT INN CAMPUS – STAYING AT THE ROUTE 250 HOTELS ? – WIND DOWN AT THIS NEW VENUE – GREAT PLACE / GOOD PEOPLE – 5909 MILAN RD., SANDUSKY – OPEN LATE 8:00pm Ladies Night with DJ Tate – South East Gears & Cheers – 23333 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 8:30pm Ink Mofia Mob Squad – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 9:00pm DROWNING POOL Concert – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky – All Access Pass VIP Bar and viewing area – FREE SHOW – LIMITED VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.OHIOBIKEWEEK.com 9:30pm Dan Fester - Incredible Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 10:00pm Big House Pete Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 10:30pm Midnight Special Band www.midnightspeciallive.com – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 10:30pm Jasmine Cain Band, Featuring Jackie Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky

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Saturday, June 8th 2013

8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am

Vietnam Era Veterans Appreciation Event – Escorted Ride to International Park for Vietnam Traveling Wall – Toledo, OH – Registration starts at 6am – KICKSTANDS UP AT 7:45am – Toledo Harley-Davidson – 7960 W. Central Ave. – Toledo, OH – TO SANDUSKY FOR PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY AFTER Mad River H-D / OBW Box Office and Info Booth – OPEN – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky Yuengling Saloon at Mad River and Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – OPEN Roeder Racing – Wild Bill’s Concessions with Daily food specials, Music and Pub 94 – Open 10:00am Mad River H-D DAILY RIDE – “Founder’s Day Parade Staging Ride” – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky – On your own 10:00am International Master Bike Builders Association – Motorcycle Show REGISTRATION presented by Thunder Roads Ohio Magazine – 200 Block of Columbus Ave. 10:00am George Roeder Sr. Memorial Parade staging at Roeder Racing – Staging begins at 10am and parade leaves at 3pm – see www.roederracing.com or www.ohiobikeweek.com for details. 11:00am Brandon Beihl - Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 11:00am Downtown Block Party Opens – Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky *PARKING RESERVED 11:00am Ohio Flags of Honor Foundation – Exhibit OPEN – Erie County Courthouse Lawn – Downtown Sandusky 11:00am Daly’s Back Lot - Custom Bike Builders, Freak Show & Tattoo Zone – Water St – Downtown Sandusky 11:00am The Pump – Bar & Grill - Open - Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm – Rt 4 & Rt 2 – Sandusky 11:00am Custom Bike Builders & Vendors – Back Lot Bash – Jackson St – Downtown Sandusky 12:00pm American Motor Drome – Wall of Death - Opens – Back Lot Bash – Jackson Street – SHOWS EVERY HOUR 12:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Road 12:00pm (TBA) Band – Columbus Ave. Stage – Downtown Sanduskyy 12:00pm PARADE WATCH PARTY – The Killer Kings Band The Pump – Bar & Grill - Open - Instant Bingo Tickets, Cheap Food and Happy Hour until 7pm – Rt 4 & Rt 2 – Sandusky – BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE PARADE IF YOU’RE NOT RIDING IN IT!! 12:00pm International Master Bike Builders Association – Motorcycle Show presented by Thunder Roads Ohio Magazine – 200 Block of Columbus Ave. 12:00pm Belligerent Chimps Band – The Original Margaritaville – Rte. 2 & Rte. 6, Sandusky 1:00pm L.O.M. Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 1:00pm VooDoo Nation (Godsmack Tribute) Band – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 2:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 2:30pm Tight Wadd Band – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky 3:00pm “Founder’s Day” Motorcycle Parade leaves Monroeville- Roeder Racing

3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

Tony Twine Acoustic – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky “Founder’s Day” Motorcycle Parade Lands – Downtown Sandusky Pat O’Shea and The Honest Men Band – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 5:00pm Hot Dog Eating Contest - Men’s AND Women’s - Back deck Hot Dog Tony’s - 115 W. Water St. - Downtown Sandusky 5:30pm 3rd Degree Band – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr., Downtown Sandusky 6:00pm Realm of Insanity Band – Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 6:15pm The Huckin Fillbillies Band – Back Lot Stage – Downtown Sandusky 6:45pm Ink Mofia Mob Squad – Columbus Ave Stage – Foot of Columbus Ave – Downtown Sandusky 6:00pm Free TRIALS RIDER SHOW – Mad River HD – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 7:00pm Electrik Circus Band (til 9:30pm) – Columbus Ave. Stage – Downtown Sandusky 7:00pm Carlyle Smith – Live Music – Pier 684 (On the water) – Battery Park Marina – Water St. & Meigs St., Downtown Sandusky 8:00pm LIVE MUSIC & HOT BARTENDERS – COMFORT INN CAMPUS – STAYING AT THE ROUTE 250 HOTELS? – WIND DOWN AT THIS NEW VENUE – GREAT PLACE / GOOD PEOPLE – 5909 MILAN RD., SANDUSKY – OPEN LATE 8:00pm Summer Concert Series with the Kranked Band – South East Gears & Cheers 23333 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 9:30pm The Earthquakers Band – Back Lot Stage - Downtown Sandusky 9:00pm Rodney Parker & The Liberty Beach Band (Country) (til 1a) – Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – 101 Shoreline Dr. 9:00pm Live Music – The Pump - OPEN - Rte. 2 & Rte. 4, Sandusky 9:30pm Dan Fester – Incredible Acoustic Yuengling Saloon at Mad River – 5316 Milan Rd 9:45pm Ink Mofia Mob Squad – Columbus Ave Stage – Foot of Columbus Ave – Downtown Sandusky 10:00pm THE END – Band – Main Stage on Columbus Ave., Downtown Sandusky

Sunday, June 9th 2013

8:00am Ride for Kids / Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation – see website for details / location http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2011/cleveland.html 9:00am Mad River H-D - FREE DOUGHNUTS & COFFEE BREAKFAST – Until Gone… 9:00am Roeder Racing – Wild Bill’s Concessions with Daily food specials, Music and Pub 94 – Open 10:00am Mad River H-D LIVE BIKE AUCTION – View bikes from 9a–12:30p – AUCTION BEGINS AT 1pm – 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky 11:00am Non-Denominational Prayer Service – Church of the Nazerene – 1617 Milan Rd., Sandusky 1:00pm Mike Risner – Incredible Acoustic Jack Daniels Barrel House Saloon – DRINK IT DRY PARTY - EVERYTHING $2 EVERYTHING – Open 11a til 5pm – 101 Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 6:00pm Countdown to Ohio Bike Week 2014 Begins – Thanks for coming and See You Next Year ! *All scheduled events and times are subject to change.

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ho doesn’t love 10 days of the sound of motors reving up? Ten days of sunshine with the wind in your hair! Concert after concert and a downtown filled with every kind of bike you can imagine...from some awesome custom models to showroom quality to those old classics! Ten days of having your favorite beverage overlooking hundreds of bikes and the beautiful Sandusky Bay! And tons of people that have the same love that you have! Oh yeah! I’m talking about Ohio Bike Week in downtown Sandusky! Let’s make this clear….if you haven’t been then you need to get there! With many year round biker friendly establishments, Sandusky welcomes you with open arms and the fun is electric! There are vendors with every kind of food you can imagine so you won’t starve! And you will find lots of very cool merchandise just in case you need to add to your wardrobe. And dice runs, poker runs and a few trips to the islands thrown in for good measure. This is really a great way to combine your vacation with your first love…riding your scoot!

no seat and onto the fender I rode! I obviously didn’t mind it because that was 14 years ago and I am still on the back except there is one requirement…a pee pad! I would say there is always one adventure for me personally during OBW. Last year, we had the Shovel there and she was sounding good. So we entered the downtown area where all the bikes are parked and all the people are milling around. Great ride so far. But the one thing you can always count on with a Shovel…she has a mind of her own! And just as we are riding in the heart of the downtown area, right in front of one of the better known beverage establishments, she sputtered and stalled. Now the attention is not on the cool old bike but it’s the cool old bike that stalled! Couple quick kicks and she was going again and we ended up finding the best parking spot we have ever found! I love when things come together! So I am hoping to see all of you enjoy this year’s festivities. And I am really looking forward to seeing what new adventure this year’s Ohio Bike Week has in store for me…riding on the back!

I’ve been going to Ohio Bike Week forever! One of my very favorite moments is the bike parade. Whether you are in it or watching it from a comfy bar stool, it is a sight to see and to hear! The streets are closed and hundreds of bikes descend on the downtown where they park in the streets. All you can see are bikes for miles!

So I have some off the wall picks for you to visit while you are here. You already know where the bars are and there will be plenty with Ohio Bike Week in full swing. But..how about something a little out of the ordinary. Enjoy the sunrise from Jackson Street Pier and possibly catch a freighter going by. Or, take a ride on a sunny afternoon and check out these biker friendly places.

Now, I’m not the Ohio Bike Week Tourism Director…I am just saying get there and you will always want to come back. I do have one observation from previous years. I have noticed a lot of bikes that have empty backs. Yes! No riders! Come on guys! Find that pretty lady to be on the back! Remember, she can point out all the bars along the way!

The New Sandusky Fish Company is just two blocks east of the downtown and they are located right on the water! You can enjoy the very best perch while seated outside overlooking the water. They do have a full menu and you can eat there at one of the picnic tables or get your food to go! You do have saddle bags right!

My first Bike Week was my first ride on a Harley. Many of you already know this story so I will keep it short! Nice bike…

Another stop that you may not want to miss is the famous Toft’s Dairy for the very best ice cream cone ever! Just west of

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Shovel parked at OBW Sandusky on Venice Road, Toft’s is the oldest dairy in Ohio. This is their main location and you can’t miss it! Their ice cream parlor is open seven days a week. This is a great little ride that ends with a wonderful treat…a Toft’s ice cream cone. They also have ice cream parlors in Port Clinton and Fremont! Riding always works up a taste for something yummy and chocolate… or is that just me? If it’s not a cold one then it should be a cone! I am going to have more great little places to venture to throughout the summer and fall. Some good rides that can be are memorable. How do I know all of this, you ask? Hey..I’m taking notes from the back of the bike!

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Thunder Roads Ohio is proud to announce that the BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN IS BACK! This is a state-wide, summer-long riding challenge hitting the coolest riding destinations and events across Ohio, presented by Ohio’s #1 Biker Mag - Thunder Roads Ohio! It’s a ride like no-other and features great prizes every month!

The Way it Works

The Winners

Each month Thunder Roads Ohio we will announce a list of Thunder Run Stops here in the magazine and online. These stops are selected based upon the recommendations of our readers and confirmed by our editors. Riders can then hit these locations and present their Rider Cards in order to register. Once a Rider has registered at the stop - their Card number is then entered into the drawing for that stop. Thunder Roads will then select rider checks-in’s randomly each month from across the state for special prizes and incentives.

If your check-in is drawn, Thunder Roads will post your card number both online and in the magazine. Riders will then have at least 45 days to “claim” their prizes. For state-wide prizes, winners will often have the opportunity to select from a number of prize options. For instance, a rider might have the option of winning a Biketoberfest Rally Package that includes accommodations and extras for attending the Fall Rally. If that rider isn’t able to take advantage of that prize - they might opt for a Premium Leather Jacket instead.

Prizes are developed by both Thunder Roads and our sponsors - allowing for some exciting options. They may include stays at exciting stops, riding gear or accessories, gift certificates, cash, and even the opportunity to win a motorcycle or two! The beauty and simplicity of this program is that anyone can win with any check-in, but your chances of winning are increased by the amount you ride! The dedicated rider trekking across the state has a greater chance of accumulating prizes - but the couple that can only get out a few days a month to ride can also win! Every check-in counts as an entry in the “drawing” - so if you hit 40 stops in a month, you have twice as many chances of winning as someone that only hits 20. The more you ride - the more opportunities you will have to win! That’s the whole idea to encourage everyone to get out and ride!

• Riders are able to win multiple prizes - based upon the drawing of their check-in’s. • Some prize drawings are specific to only checkin’s for the particular month - while others prizes are drawn from check-in’s season long. • ALL CHECK-IN’s remain in the system for end of the season prizes! • Riders are able to check-in once a week at a stop (Monday-Sunday), for a maximum of 4 check-in’s per month (not counting bonuses).

State and Stop Prizes

BONUS Check-in’s!

Every month the TRO staff will randomly select winners from the check-ins. Some prizes will be specific to the particular stop and usually sponsored by that stop. For instance, a leather shop may award a custom leather vest to someone visiting their store during the month of June. That would be a prize specific to that stop and only riders checking in at that location would be eligible for that prize. Other prizes will be state wide, with everyone checking in at any location eligible to win!

The 2013 Buckeye Thunder Run is supported by our sponsors, so we want to encourage everyone to support them in turn. For that reason, we will issue a BONUS CHECK-IN to riders spending $10 or more at the stop. The bonus criteria may be adjusted at some stops to accommodate riders or particulars of that stop. Specifics of each stop will be listed each month in Thunder Roads as part of the Stop Listing.

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It’s really that simple! 1. Get your Ohio Ride Card. 2. Get the list of stops each month from your Thunder Roads Magazine, the website (ThunderRoadsOhio.com), or facebook. 3. Ride out to these stops and show them your card. 4. And then you win cool prizes, including cold hard CASH! The first step will be for riders to register for their Thunder Roads Ohio Ride Cards. A number of select locations will serve as Registration Centers. Riders can easily register at these points – free of charge. They will then receive their Ride Cards. PLEASE NOTE: You can still use your 2012 Ohio Ride Cards. All Ride Card registrations carry over. Some stops will also extra prizes for those with 2012 Ride Cards - for those “veteran riders”!

One of the really exciting aspects of the program is that the Buckeye Thunder Run can be modified and added to throughout the summer – if not the entire year. We will be adding and dropping stops each month. Readers will be able to nominate stops, we’ll investigate them, and if we agree that it’s a suitable stop – they’ll be invited to join the run. Some stops will only run a few months – and possibly not consecutive. A cool winery in Geneva might be a stop early in the season, and then we bring them back during the harvest season! We can also modify the run if it turns out that something just isn’t working. We want to keep things exciting for you – the readers and riders on the run. We’re bikers and it’s all about the ride. We want to help create fun experiences for you and share some cool spots in our state. And we want to discover new spots as well, which is why we are encouraging everyone to nominate their favorite riding destinations. Again this is not simply a sales tool for us or meant to subsidize the magazine! We have designed this run to entertain and challenge our readers – as well as promote our partners that make cool ride stops!

Thunder Roads will also be registering riders for Ride Cards at specific events throughout the year as we distribute magazines. Key events, such as Ohio Bike Week or Bike Nights will have special booth for Ride Card registrations. In most cases, we will be offering special incentives both for those registering for the cards and those checking in with their previously issued cards at these stops.

As we mentioned, this is a dynamic event – intended to be tweaked and developed over time. If you have ideas, suggestions, or concerns – please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can email us at BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com

Thunder Roads will also be working with charities and various non-profit events to include them in the Run schedule as well. This will be an easy means of encouraging participation and attracting riders from outside the local communities. In many cases, we will have specific prize drawings for those at these events.

We’ve had changes in ownership and management since last summer’s run, so we feel obligated to make some big changes in the contest as well! The 2013 Buckeye Thunder Run is built upon the same fundamental idea as last year’s - TO GET OUT AND RIDE! - but, we’ve made some key changes in the program.

The Ride Cards will allow participants to easily and safely check in at all stops. Some Thunder Roads Sponsors will also be offering discounts to readers that present the cards. Thunder Roads will be listing special discounts and offers in the magazine throughout the year as an added value to readers and means of encouraging our partners to offer these extra savings.

• All prizes are awarded based upon check-in’s. The more check-in’s the greater chance to win cool prizes!

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have received your OHIO RIDE CARD, you will not be asked to provide personal information or emails at any location for check-in. You simply enter your ride card number! One key aspect of the BTR is that we will be limiting the number of stops to a reasonable amount each month. We are NOT simply adding anyone willing to write a check. We will be considering stops recommended by our readers and editors, and we will only select those that offer a legitimate interest to riders – making them worth the ride to visit. We are not hosting the run as simply a means of supporting the magazine, but as a fun way to promote partners and cool destinations all across the state. This is not simply a “Chinese fire drill” or mad-dash across the state. This is a Ride program. It is meant to be a means for readers to discover new riding destinations and enjoy the ride there. In fact, we have designed the program to encourage folks to break out of their local routes and trek to the furthest corners of the state.

CHANGES FROM 2012

• We are no longer tracking points - which seemed to confuse many people. It’s all based upon check-ins.

• Bonus “Check-In’s” are still awarded for spending over $10 at a stop, but we are no longer giving a $100 bonus. Some people felt that this allowed riders to “buy” their way to victory. • Prize Winners are listed every month in the magazine, online, and in our eNewsletters. Winners will have 45 days to contact Thunder Roads Ohio to collect their prize. • There is no longer a distance bonus, but the more you ride - the more chances you have of winning. Some prizes are restricted only to those riders checking in at a particular location. For instance, we may be awarding a $500 Gift Certificate to riders checking in at a particular dealership. Only riders making the trip to that particular dealership have a chance of winning. For the chance at winning $500 - it might be worth taking the ride to that dealership, especially if it’s a great ride!

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JUNE MONTHLY GRAND PRIZE BUFFALO CHIP STURGIS CONCERT / CAMPING RALLY PASSES

ALL JUNE CHECK-IN’s ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN

A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON BREAKOUT COURTESY SOUTH EAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Thunder Roads OHIO will be awarding 4 PAIRS of Buffalo Chip 2013 Sturgis Rally Passes to 4 JUNE CHECK-IN’S!

AS PART OF BIKE AND A BBQ REVERSE RAFFLE (SATURDAY, JULY 27th)

Sturgis is the World’s Greatest Motorcycle Event - and the Buffalo Chip, Sturgis is quite simply THE BEST PARTY ANYWHERE! The Rally Passes allow the bearer to stay overnight at the Buffalo Chip (Camping) if they choose to - or they can simply take advantage of their amazing concert lineup. Scheduled performers include - TOBY KEITH, KID ROCK, ZZ TOP, THE CULT, ROB ZOMBIE, and SO MUCH MORE. Go to www.buffalochip.com for more information.

A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM AS PART OF 9th ANNUAL POKER RUN TO BENEFIT NATASHA STARKEY

ONE THUNDER RUN RIDER WILL WIN NEW 2012 KAWASAKI VN900 CUSTOM

HOSTED BY GATSBYS, GAHANNA (SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013)

Courtesy Competition Accessories, Springfield OH to be awarded in SEPTEMBER at Jackass Flats, in Dayton. Contest Rules and Restrictions Apply and are subject to change. Contact Thunder Roads Ohio for additional information.

EVENT STOPS Date

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Location

5/30/2013

Thursday

6pm

Ohio Bike Week Pre-Party Bike Night Bash

Quaker Steak & Lube Sheffield 4900 Transportation Dr, Sheffield Vlg, OH 44054 (440) 934-9464

5/23/2013

Thursday

6pm

Ohio Bike Week Pre-Party Bike Night Bash

Quaker Steak & Lube Mentor 7834 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 954-9464

5/25/2013

Saturday

Noon

Wounded Warrior Poker Run

Frog Town USA 2515 S. 3rd St Ironton, Ohio 45638 (740) 532-8337

5/25/2013

Saturday

9am

Memorial Weekend Rally

Hudson Leather Co 14-700 St. Rt 15 Piooner, Ohio 43554

5/30/2013

Thursday

6pm

Ohio Bike Week Pre-Party Bike Night Bash

Quaker Steak & Lube Sheffield 4900 Transportation Dr, Sheffield Vlg, OH 44054 (440) 934-9464

6/1/2013

Saturday

Noon

Queens City Mods vs. Rockers Rally

Triumph of Cincinnati 3251 Highland Ave Cincinnati, OH 45213

6/1/2013

Saturday

Noon

Queens City Mods vs. Rockers Rally

Triumph of Cincinnati 3251 Highland Ave Cincinnati, OH 45213

6/2/2013

Sunday

10am

6th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Owen Barker Memorial Run

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

6/2/2013

Sunday

10am

6th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Owen Barker Memorial Run

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

6/4/2013

Tuesday

6pm

JESSE JAMES BOURBON BASH w/ Live Performance by Nigel Dupree Band

South East Gears and Cheers 23333 Aurora Road Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 232-0029

6/6/2013

Thursday

2pm

OHIO BIKE WEEK Thunder Roads Ohio BIKINI and Calendar Girl Contest

The Cabana Bar at The Comfort Inn 5909 Milan Rd, Rt 250 Sandusky

6/15/2013

Saturday

1pm

Dayton Chrome Diva Bikini Bike Wash

THE VILLA 6303 Rip Rap Road, Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 237-0091

6/15/2013

Saturday

10am

CENTURY HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNO SHOOT OUT

Century Harley-Davidson® 3053 Eastpointe Dr. Medina, OH 44256

6/20/2013

Thursday

5pm

Harley’s and Hot Rod’s

Napoleon Harley-Davidson 862 American Road, Napoleon OH 43545

6/21/2013

Friday

6pm

TRI-COUNTY BIKE NIGHT

Tri-County Harley-Davidson 5960 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

6/21/2013

Friday

5pm

Ashland County Fair ALL START National Flat Track Series

Ashland County Fairgrounds

6/23/2013

Sunday

10am

18th Annual Fairview Hospital TOY RUN

Lake Erie Harley-Davidson

6/26/2013

Wednesday

6pm

Western Reserve Bike Night

Western Reserve Harley-Davidson 8567 Tyler Blvd., Mentor Ohio

(419) 485-8532

(330) 721-1702

38401 Chester Road Avon, OH 44011 (440)934-5000

6/27/2013 Thursday 6pm Century Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube Medina Quaker Steak & Lube Medina, Medina Ohio Thunder Roads reserves the right to modify, change, end, and cancel this promotion – 6/28/2013 Friday 6pm FERRARI NIGHT within the real world. South East Harley-Davidson ® 23105 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 due to the constraints of operating (440) 439-5300

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STOPS

American Power Sport

Registration and Ride Stop

4922 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-9253

A new Victory Dealership in the midst of Sandusky and all the Bike Week activities. Offers a full range of motorsport options.

Avon Boot Shop

Ride Stop

38450 Chester Road Avon, Ohio 44011 (440) 934-3230

A great stop for all your leather needs - as well as boots, gloves, and plenty more.

Bailey Road Tavern

Ride Stop

2920 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (330) 920-8350

Biker Friendly Neighborhood Pub with Great Food

Bears

Ride Stop

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

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

Buckminn’s D&D HarleyDavidson

Registration Stop

1213 Cincinnati Ave Xenia, OH 45385 (866) 218-1452

An active Harley-Davidson® Dealership with plenty of great events!

Carlton Harley-Davidson

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

11771 State Route 44, Mantua, OH 44255 (330) 274-3141

A family owned Harley-Davidson ® Dealership that you can ride 10-20 minutes in any direction from - without hitting a light!

Century Harley-Davidson

Registration and Ride Stop

3053 Eastpointe Dr., Medina, OH 44256 (330) 721-1702

Conveniently off 71, Century is a great stop for those riding between Columbus and Cleveland.

Cheshire Choppers

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

2102 Elm Rd, Cortland, OH 44410 (740) 362-0695

Great shop with a fun, unique approach to bikes.

Clinton County Motorsports

Registration and Ride Stop

6002 N. US Highway 68, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 (937) 283-2220

A family owned dealership ran by motorsport enthusiasts with a passion for taking care of their customers.

Competition Accessories

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

343 W. Leffel, Springfield, OH 45506 (937) 323-0513

Incredible Motorcycle Superstore with great selection of bikes, parts, and accessories.

Crazy Fox

Ride Stop

112 W. Mansfield St., Bucyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-1256

A great old school biker bar with live music, a great patio, and just an authentic feel. Not to be missed!

Dave’s Hideaway

Ride Stop

1730 Lima Ave. Findley, Ohio 45840 (419) 425-1027

Live Music, an outdoor patio, and great folks make this a must stop for those riding along 75 near Findley.

Dog’s Breath Tavern

Ride Stop

1912 Whipp Rd, Kettering, OH 45440 (937) 4390649

Live Entertainment , fun folks, and a biker friendly menu. Tuesday Bike Nights

Frog Town

Ride Stop

2515 South 3rd St., Ironton, OH 45638 (740) 532-8337

A Motorcycle Rally In-Itself, Frog Town is worthy of a ride from anywhere in the state.

Gatsby’s

Ride Stop

151 N. Hamilton Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (614) 476-0088

A laid back biker friendly bar with a great patio. Saturday Bike Nights are all day affairs for those riding in the area.

Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati

Registration and Ride Stop

1799 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229 (513) 641-1188

Great Harley-Davidson ® Dealership that hosts events and appreciation parties all summer long.

Harley-Davidson Sales & Service

Registration Stop

862 County Rd R3, Napoleon, OH 43545 (419) 592-7123

Northwest Ohio Harley-Davidson ® Dealership celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary this year!

Harley-Davidson Sales Company

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

14550 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111 (216) 252-3111

Family owned Harley-Davidson dealership with a long history of active involvement in the motorcycle community.

IRON PONY

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

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

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

Irv’s Cycle Leather

Ride Stop

9156 St. Rt 14 Streetsboro, Ohio 44241 (330) 626-9600

Quality leather and riding accessories - at a reasonable price? Worth a stop to visit this free standing, year round Rally Booth!

Jackass Flats

Ride Stop

6024 Rip Rap Road, Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 236-4329

Enjoy an escape to the Outback and take in one of the best bike nights in the state, worth a ride from the far corners of the Buckeye State! ONE OF THE BEST BIKE NIGHTS ANYWHERE - EVERY WEDNESDAY.

Joe’s Cycle Shop

Ride Stop

3315 N. Dixie Drive Dayton, Ohio 45414 (937) 278-8081

A great family owned dealership celebrating over 50 years of serving the riding community.

Knuckleheads

Ride Stop

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

A real, “old school” biker bar nestled in a shopping center right off Route 2.

Lake Erie Harley-Davidson

Registration and Ride Stop

38401 Chester Road Avon, OH 44011 (440)934-5000

Harley-Davidson Dealership that hosts great events year-round, including national act concerts!

Neidengard’s Harley-Davidson

Registration and Ride Stop

38401 Chester Road Avon, OH 44011 (440)934-5000

Harley-Davidson Dealership that hosts great events year-round, including national act concerts!

Norton Sporting Goods

Ride Stop

100 Norton Road Waldo, Ohio 43356 (740) 726-2616

A cool stop for riders offering something for everyone with a love of the outdoors. Great people as well!

Paradise Island Saloon

Ride Stop

2383 Kings Center Court, Mason, OH (513) 204-6962

830 Babbitt Rad, Euclid OH 44123 (216) 732-7101

Powder Keg Harley-Davidson

Registration Stop

2383 Kings Center Court, Mason, OH (513) 204-6962

A stone’s throw from King’s Island - this active Harley-Davidson® dealership hosts regular Bike Nights and plenty of other events!

Quaker Steak & Lube Canton

Ride Stop

6073 Dressler Road NW Canton, OH 44720 (330) 433-9464

Hosts a great Bike Night every Wednesday night that’s not to be missed!

Quaker Steak & Lube Columbus

Ride Stop

8500 Lyra Drive Columbus, OH (614) 430-9464

Easily central Ohio’s biggest bike night hosted by Mr. Bike Night himself - Rich the Lube Guy!

Quaker Steak & Lube Dayton

Ride Stop

3725 Presidential Drive Dayton, OH (937) 427-0500

Hosts one of the area’s largest Bike Nights every Thursday night. It’s a family friendly event - so bring the kids along!

Quaker Steak & Lube Mentor

Ride Stop

7834 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 954-9464

Join the Thunder Roads crew at one of Northeast Ohio’s Largest Bike Nights - every Thursday.

Sassy’s

Ride Stop

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

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

Scooterz-n-Shooterz

Registration and Ride Stop

1840 Town Park Blvd Uniontown, OH 44685

A fun stop offering something for just about anyone that reads Thunder Roads - from motorcycle parts to CCW Instruction.

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23333 Aurora Road Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Launches a new Bike Night this summer with a great patio in the midst of the Bedford Heights Motorcycle Mile!

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23105 Aurora Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300

A great family owned Harley-Davidson ® Dealership with the world famous Harley Diner inside!

Sportsterz

Ride Stop

5422 Lake Rd E., Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-2361

Great riding destination in the midst of Geneva-On-The-Lake. Possibly the most Biker Friendly Town in Ohio

The Boneyard Mayfield Heights

Ride Stop

5900 Mayfield Road Mayfield Heights, Ohio (440) 995-0500

Cleveland’s East Side has one bike night - and it’s THE BONEYARD. Enjoy a great patio that was designed for bike night.

The Pump

Ride Stop

4024 Hayes Ave, Sandusky OH 44870 (419) 621-1041

Sandusky’s year round Party Central is always one of our favorite stops during Bike Week.

The Train Stop

Ride Stop

7837 Old 3C Highway Maineville, Ohio 45039 (513) 683-0207

Minutes from a little secret that Southern Ohio riders know well (Oregonia) - this is a TRUE biker friendly bar that welcomes all. Relax along the river and ask the bartender why this was known as the “Monkey Bar” for years. (still is to many)

The Viaduct Bar & Grill

Ride Stop

84 N. Washington St. Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 618-1009

One of the oldest back bars in Ohio graces this cool biker friendly bar that hosts great live music shows!

The Villa

Ride Stop

6303 Rip Rap Road, Huber Heights, OH 45424 (937) 237-0091

The Villa was chosen as our very first Biker Bar of the month and it remains one of our favorites. A late night Wednesday Bike Night is always a great time. Outdoor bars and stage.

Tri-County Harley-Davidson

Registration and Ride Stop

5960 Dixie Highway, Fairfield OH 45014 (513) 874-4343

Harley-Davidson ® Dealership hosting great Bike Nights twice a month - stop by for a good time.

Triumph of Cincinnati

Registration and Ride Stop

3251 Highland Ave Cincinnati, OH 45213

Solid Triumph dealership in the midst of Cincinnati. Pick up your Ride Cards here.

Valley Harley-Davidson

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

41255 Reco Road, Belmont, OH (740) 695-9591

Harley-Davidson ® Dealership in the midst of Southeastern Ohio and beautiful riding country!

Vaughn’s

Ride Stop

10983 State Route 212 NE Bolivar, Ohio 44612 (330) 874-1092

A very cool, laid back stop that offers great food in a casual atmosphere. Great patio and they don’t mind you parking on the grass!

Warren Harley-Davidson

Registration Stop and Ride Stop

2102 Elm Rd, Cortland, OH 44410 (330) 395-4700

Great community oriented Harley-Davidson ® Dealership with a Racing Team that brought home a AHDRA National Championship

Western Reserve HarleyDavidson

Registration and Ride Stop

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

Harley-Davidson ® Dealership in Lake County with plenty of great stops in the area.

Zeppe’s

Ride Stop

11110 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065 (440) 564-1300

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

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ere’s an American Hero who wants to share his real life story with you all. Rich “Sarge” Osiolek went into service June 26, 1974 during the end of the Vietnam War. In the early 80’s he had a break in service during Desert Storm. He was also part of Delaware National Guard; Delaware Air Guard & Army Reserves. Rich always had his clothes in his Rucksack ready to go if he was called to duty supporting his country. The Rucksack would hold three days’ worth of clothing and gear. During his many years with the National Guard, Sarge was called to assist with Natural Disasters such as hurricanes, snow storms, floods and anything else Mother Nature could throw at them.

During the 9/11/2001 Terrorist Attacks on the U.S., Sarge was in the MD National Guard Air Traffic Control Unit. After this he was activated to a Guard Post in MD for the United States Property and Fiscal Office, USPFO. Rich retired in 2005 with over 27 years of service, 8 years was Active Duty. Sarge retired from the 129th Air Traffic Services Company, Edgewood, MD, which falls under the 29th Division of which Rich is very proud to be associated. Sarge is an E6 SSG (Staff Sergeant). He was Supply Sergeant for his unit. During this entire time, he did not go to any “Conflicts” for our country – though he wanted to go and was ready and willing. He was with his friends “in spirit” that did go overseas. Sarge has sent care packages and moral support through emails to those who were deployed. Sarge now goes to active-duty friend’s retirement and birthday parties and recently attended a “welcome 68

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experience which leaves you speechless and choked up. The next big event, Rich and Linda enjoyed was a four day event in June 2012 to Maryland/Delaware HOG Rally, a 300 mile trip, to Deep Creek Lake in Maryland. This was their first HOG Rally which was very enjoyable and exciting just getting there. Riding up and down the mountains in route to Western Maryland was beautiful and breathtaking. There were daily planned rides with the group but the most memorable was a trip to the Flight 93 crash site in Stoystown, PA. If you have not gotten to this National Park yet, put it on your list. If it doesn’t get to you emotionally, you’re dead. This really hits you and is very touching. Riding the road together again in July 2012, to Detroit, Michigan to visit family, Rich and Linda enjoyed a 2500 Mile round trip on the motorcycle. In September 2012, Rich rode to the Ocean City Maryland “Bike Fest” and volunteered with his Hogs and Heroes Foundation Brothers & Sisters for a very worthwhile event and enjoyed the beach at the same time. home party” for an officer,who was a former company commander, with whom he always stayed friendly. Rich regularly stays in contact with his fellow army vets. Rich has made many acquaintances and friends in his Army service, some of which will be life-long friends and they know who they are. Even today, Rich’s uniform is always ready to go if called for a funeral for a fallen soldier, retired soldier, ALL SOLDIERS! Sarge proudly wore his dress Blues when getting married to Linda in 2005 and also for a huge family reception in 2006. Rich «Sarge» Osiolek was always patriotic throughout his whole life and still feels strongly about patriotism to the U.S. Rich and his wife Linda love spending time together and riding their prize possession, a 2004 Ultra Glide Harley Davidson® Motorcycle. Rich felt one unique way to Support our Troops would be to customize his Harley®. In February 2012 his motorcycle was customized in vinyl wrap with a graphic design near and dear to his heart. The first of its kind was done by Formula One Tinting and Graphics in Delaware, 302-832-TINT. The Designer Aaron and Formula One owner, Ron, worked their magic and spent many diligent hours to make his motorcycle perfect, as it’s now proudly called “Army 1.” The whole motorcycle is dedicated to the Army. All the conflicts that occurred during the time that Sarge was in service are displayed on the front fender from Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

Vietnam to Afghanistan. The Army has a proud history of elite specialty groups, such as Special Forces, Rangers, Airborne Units as the 101st and the 82nd. Their symbols and phrases are prominently displayed. One has to look at every angle of the bike to see all of the respective symbols and military references. Soldiers can appreciate these thoughts wholeheartedly. A quote that is very meaningful is shown on the back that was said by General Norman Schwarzkopf, “I believe that forgiving them is God’s Function - Our Job is simply to arrange the meeting.” Rich had the bike for about 2 years and has already put 14,000 miles on it and still counting. Rich is a member of the Delaware Patriot Guards, 1st State HOG chapter, New Castle, Delaware; American Legion, Newark, Delaware; Hogs and Heroes Foundation-Delaware Chapter 2, Inc., and is a 4th Degree Knight in Knights of Columbus in Delaware. Sarge has experienced the joys of many “rides” with the various groups and has made many new riding friends. An important ride this year and a “first” for Rich and Linda, was to participate in Rolling Thunder 2012, riding with the Patriot Guard members. The ride around the Washington roads was truly an emotional and patriotic experience – to see all those people waving flags, signs, and yelling “thanks” was inspiring. At the end of the ride was a walk by the Vietnam Wall which was again a very emotional ThunderRoadsOhio.com

Riding always provides rewarding feelings of stress relief and riding with his fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and volunteering for many different causes keeps Rich wanting to ride as much as possible. He has the need to keep “feeling the wind in his face”. This year he put his motorcycle in bike shows and has received three trophies. He will continue to show his motorcycle while forever supporting our American Heroes, therefore many more trophies to come. Rich says, “if you see me out and about please stop me to share and swap stories – I’d love to hear them. We can share our SOS (only our military brothers and sisters will understand)”. Sarge stated “the United States is the worst anyone will have to deal with, we are the biggest and baddest”. He feels we need to continue support for our troops! At his home the flag pole proudly fly’s the U.S. Flag on top and Army flag right under it every day. Our Army’s history is a proud one. At heart, it is a story of ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things for their country. It’s a story of personal courage, selfless service and sacrifice. Rich lives and breaths the Army: STILL PROUD, STILL SERVING, STILL SALUTING. Who-ah! Written by Suzy “CareBear” Leighton Pictures by Michelle Wallace M.Lee.Photo8@gmail.com 69

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The Honor Release Return “Freedom March” By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

On April 9th, 2013, a group of advocates for American prisoners of war descended on Washington DC to march and bring attention to American service members who have been left behind as prisoners of war at the end of conflicts. The event was organized by Honor Release Return, Inc. a new organization formed to bring prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) activist groups together and gain action on bringing home the missing. The day began with everyone gathering in front of the Lincoln Memorial on a picture perfect day with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool glistening in bright sunlight. The groups split into smaller groups to carry wreaths to the Vietnam Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The wreaths were placed with great respect and honor to commemorate dedication to bringing home those left behind. Then we walked to the World War II memorial and laid a wreath there. Each group paid honors to those who have not returned and said a prayer for their safety and peace for their families. The crowd of Washington visitors joined in with silent respect for the sacrifice of those who went to war and vanished. There are still approximately 73,600 missing from World War II, 7,900 missing from the Korean War, 1,600 missing from 74

the Vietnam War and 6 missing from Iraq and other conflicts. While many who attended are motorcyclists and wore their vests, the uniform of the day was blue “Bring Bowe Home” t-shirts and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flags. The T-shirts are just one of the many ways veterans and concerned citizens around the country are showing public support for bringing Bowe Bergdahl home. Sergeant Bowe R. Bergdahl was captured June 30, 2009 and remains in captivity with the Haqqani Network near the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s important we bring him home before the troops are pulled out. As we walked the two miles to Congress we passed thousands of people who had come to Washington DC on vacation or to see the cherry Blossoms in bloom. A majority waved, took pictures and asked about the march. When they learned the number still missing most were shocked. Many Americans just assume that we bring everyone home when a war or conflict ends but that is not the case. As time goes by and the world gets smaller we learn more about those who have not returned. It’s hard for many to understand how we could leave them behind in the first place let alone ignore the information about those who still survive.

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The list of speakers included Mike Benge, Prisoner of War, Vietnam, 28 Jan.’68 – 5 Mar. ’73. Mike was a civilian contractor who was captured while making sure his fellow workers escaped advancing forces. Larry Stark, Prisoner of War, Vietnam, 1 Feb. ’68 – 5 Mar. ’73. Larry makes annual trips to Southeast Asia gathering information on the missing and trying to pinpoint those still held in camps. He is certain that several live prisoners could be purchased from corrupt guards for a reasonable amount of money and political asylum. Carmel Whetzel, WWII, Prisoner of War, Germany, 7 Nov. ’44 – 1 May ’45, told us about his capture by the Germans and how he escaped once for three weeks before being recaptured. All of the speakers made a plea to do whatever is necessary to bring home the missing, especially those who still survive. Bob Bergdahl, father of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, told about his son’s capture in a remote area of Afghanistan gave a very personal and passionate speech for his return. He had received information within the past couple of weeks that Bowe is alive and being treated reasonably well, all things considered. He said that one of the pictures released by his captures did seem to show a bruise on Bowe’s face that looked like it was made by a rifle butt but reassured us his son was an airborne soldier and tough enough to take it. Bowe was an outgoing kid who was home schooled, helped his neighbors and prayed before eating. He earned money before joining the military as a river rafting guide and a shooting instructor. He excelled in the military and was

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scheduled for Special Forces training when he finished his tour in Afghanistan. Many will be going to Hailey, Idaho for a major Bring Bowe Home event June 29th. You can find out more on this important event and how to help Bowe at www.bringhomebowe.com. Other speakers included Roger Hall, POW/MIA activist who told us about his quest to obtain classified reports and information being held on live Prisoners of War. Bob ‘Bulldog’ Ousley, Major, US Army (Retired) and former Special Operations aviator, read the Honor Release Return list of demands to bring the missing home and made a fiery speech that had the crowd really pumped for action. Longtime advocate Ted Schpak talked about efforts to pass legislation to insure no soldier is ever left behind again. The sound system in front of the Congress was loud and every word echoed off the windows of the capitol. The first amendment right of free speech was tested and affirmed. We even got some high fives from the Capitol Police. As we get closer to Memorial Day please plan a moment of silence for those who’ve sacrificed so much to make it safe for you to stand in the sun, BBQ a burger and sip on something cold with family and friends. Think about those who’ve not come home and try to imagine what it would be like if it were your son or daughter who was missing in action or possibly held prisoner in a foreign land. Who will speak for them and who will stand for them if not you. If not now, when? “Until They All Come Home” — Bulldog

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vets corner This month’s main topic is VRAP. No, we ain’t talking about no urban kind of music (classic rock and blues is the best music by the way, don’t you know). VRAP is Veteran’s Retraining Assistance Program. Part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, it offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed veterans.

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training, so you can still get approved for it.

3. Your discharge must not have been dishonorable. 4. You are not eligible for any of the other VA education benefit programs (GI bill, vocational rehab, etc.) 5. You are not getting VA compensation for disability 6. You are not enrolled in any federal or state job training program 7. You want to give Possum $1,000. Just screwing with you on this one, that ain’t true. Here’s the scoop copied from their web page: http:// benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm The program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, and 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. Participants must attend full-time in order to receive up to 12 months of assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program ($1,564 effective October 1, 2012). DOL will offer employment assistance to every Veteran who participates upon completion of the program. As of May 13, there were 47,066 people enrolled in

Participants must be enrolled in a VA approved program of education offered by a community college or technical school. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-College Degree, or a Certificate, and train the Veteran for a high demand occupation. To apply go to http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/ main.asp To complete the application, they will need to know your direct deposit information (bank routing number and account number), the name and location of your school, the program you wish to pursue, and the applicable high demand occupation you wish to train in. For a list of those high demand occupations see http:// benefits.va.gov/vow/docs/VRAP_High_Demand.pdf Mucho thanks to the commander of American Legion post 110 for cluing me in on this program. David McCallister “Possum” Retired AF MSgt computer tech. Norad Cheyenne Mt CO, Misawa AB Japan, Boerfink MTK Germany, RAF Croughton England, Tinker AFB OK.

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The ZERO S

Photos and Review by The Iron Cowboy, Thunder Roads Ohio

This was my first time riding an electric motorcycle, and frankly - I had no idea what to expect. With virtually no sound whatsoever from the engine (even at 90+ I discovered) I subconsciously equated the bike with one of my kids power wagons. That being said - I was amazed by what I discovered. First and foremost, this is certainly no toy; but it is easily one of the most fun bikes I’ve ever ridden. Zero Motorcycles Inc. is an American manufacturer of electric motorcycles. Formerly called Electricross, it was started in 2006 near Santa Cruz, California in Scotts Valley by Neal Saiki, a former NASA engineer. The Zero lineup includes 5 distinct models ranging from the MX motocross model to the Zero DS which they describe as a dual sport motorcycle. The XU and FX models appear to be “urban motocross” bikes with a very utilitarian look to them. The bike I had the opportunity to demo was the 2013 Zero S - which they describe as their “Streetfighter”. It has a very modern, sportbike look to it - which several admirers compared to various expensive Italian race bikes. Unlike the more basic appearing motocross looking models - the battery on the Zero S is enclosed more within the fairing. Both the S and DS models lack the prominent battery packs - and attract attention as stylish looking bikes even when they aren’t moving. I rode the bike up to Jackass Flats during lunch hour and a number of folks came out to check the bike out while it was parked. If was only after a few noticed the lack of exhaust and other standard features that anyone realized it was an electric bike. Of course, once I fired it up the response was

consistently - “what is that?!” The Zero S has an electric motor - no clutch - and no transmission. You twist the throttle and the bike silently launches forward. The sensation is truly unique especially as you silently move through traffic and effortlessly travel at whatever speed you want. It’s clear that the torque and acceleration is a major consideration in the bike’s design. Standing still the rider is positioned forward seemingly above the controls. Then as you launch, you are thrown back against the angled seat. The combination of your position on the bike - leaning forward over the controls and it’s silent high performance operation give the sensation of flying effortlessly over the pavement. As you cut through the traffic, passing cagers shackled by the constraints of more traditional means of conveyance you can’t help but feel as though this is the future of transportation. And that’s just in terms of the riding experience. Let’s consider the mechanics of the bike now. The 2013 ZERO S features both a new battery and a new motor. The Z-FORCE tm motor is a proprietary design that is designed to provide exhilarating acceleration without the need for any regular maintenance. No oil changes, spark plugs, or other limitations. There are no emissions - so no carb, exhaust, or other obstructions to deal with. The Z-FORCEtm Power Pack is also a completely new design in the ZERO S and is rated at over 130 mile range and over 300,000 miles lifetime. Each cell in the battery is individually controlled and monitored to ensure maximum health and performance. The ZERO motorcycles also offer the ability to actively sync (through Bluetooth) with your iPhone or Android mobile device and offer unprecedented control. While riding, your phone transforms into a customizable dash that provides detailed real time information on the motorcycle. While parked you can set specific parameters for top speed, maximum torque, and control regenerative braking. All through your phone. Once again, we are not talking about a toy - but a high performance motorcycle. The Zero S weighs in at 355 pounds with the basic battery package - about the same

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weight as a 250cc sport bike and about 80 pounds lighter than its competitor the Brammo Empulse R. Once again, it wasn’t at all what I expected. I expected an underpowered bike weighed down by a monstrous battery - and I found the exact opposite. There’s so much more I could tell you about the bike - such as it’s selective power modes (Power or Economy - which was more then peppy on its own), recharging (just plug it in overnight or at one of a growing number of charging stations now found all across the nation), or the options for storage (one deep well - remember no gas tank and option for saddlebags). Your best bet though is to simply head to the nearest Zero dealership and take one out on your own. You’ll be amazed. For those of you in Southern Ohio, you’re in luck - you have Joe’s Cycle in Dayton. For those of you up North, check them out online at http://www.zeromotorcycles.com, and then make the trip down to Joe’s! You won’t regret it. Zero makes a line of dirt bikes including the X and higher performance MX. They also produce street motorcycles, beginning with S in 2009. The S began shipping in volume in 2010, the first model year to include the Agni Motor[clarification needed], at which time the DS, a dualsport model based on the S chassis became available. The XU, a smaller street bike with a removable battery, based on the same chassis as the Zero dirtbikes was introduced in 2011. In 2012, Zero introduced the ZF9 Power Pack with the Zero S & DS models making them the first production electric motorcycles that can exceed an EPAestimated 100 miles on a single charge. In January 2012, Pike’s Research ranked Zero Motorcycles the highest among electric motorcycle manufacturers

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Thunder Paws is an effort by Thunder Roads Ohio to showcase and raise awareness for rescues and shelters across Ohio. Many of these programs are in dire need of assistance and we know that many of our readers would welcome the opportunity to help. Each month we will showcase an organization and some of the animals that they are working to place. If you are working with a shelter / rescue or would like to recommend one for us to feature - please email us at: ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com

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The Miami Valley Pit Crew (MVPC) rescue is a network of volunteer foster homes dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and misunderstood dogs and puppies. We specialize in Bully Breeds: Bulldog Breeds, Pit Bull Breeds, Mastiff Breeds, and any mixes of the aforementioned. We pull dogs from Ohio’s worst kill shelters. We also educate owners and the public, on bully breeds and Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). We specialize in dogs but we respect all living creatures and encourage others to do the same by education. The MVPC evaluates each rescue request to determine the dogs re-homing probability. We want to ensure each dog we take in can be rehabilitated into a family member. We work hard locally to educate bully breed owners and speak out against Breed Specific Legislation. This is sweet Emily. She came to us from a kill shelter in Mansfield, OH. The caring staff there knew she was a sweetheart and contacted MVPC, so Emily would have the time and safety needed to find her forever home. Emily knows she has been rescued and loves to be with a family in a safe, loving home. She is about 4 years old, has been spayed and she appears to have been bred too much. She prefers to be the baby of the house, so she is happy those days are long gone. Emily gets along well with other dogs, loves kids and enjoys daily walks! She also knows her basic commands and is potty trained. This girl just really wants to snuggle up on the couch with someone she loves and who will love her in return. Reagan is a sweet little bundle of wiggles! She is about a year and a half old, but is just a petite little thing. She has a beautiful red brindle coat with white markings, and gorgeous gold eyes. Reagan loves to run and play, and would make an amazing agility dog or running partner. She is very coordinated and super fast! She is learning how to focus at an amazing rate, and is picking up good habits and manners from her foster brothers and sisters. She even plays appropriately with her feline foster sib! Sox is a handsome fella that has suffered terribly in his past life. He had bite marks all over his body, specifically on his back, but he has received plenty of TLC and veterinarian care. This is one chilled out, relaxed boy. He is living with five other foster siblings both male and female. He gets along with all of them extremely well. He can acclimate himself into any situation. Sox is ready for a break. Are you ready to give this boy the loving home he deserves? General Questions: collette4mvpc@gmail.com Adoption Questions: collette4mvpc@gmail.com Donation/Monetary Information: kirsten4mvpc@gmail.com Shelter/Rescue Coordination: blake4mvpc@gmail.com Foster Opportunities: jenni4mvpc@gmail.com Volunteer Opportunities: ashley4mvpc@gmail.com Thunder Paws® is a legally registered Trademark under Thunder Publishihg, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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United She StandS Designwraps Brand CEO Embarks On 36-Month U.S. Tour To Promote American-Made Products

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USA - Freedom is that feeling you get when you are out in the wind.” That’s Joan Krenning’s personal definition of freedom, and it strongly relates to the message the small business owner is taking on the road as she embarks on a 36-month motorcycle tour of the United States. Riding a 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide that has been dubbed “Freedom Glide,” and is wrapped with Constitution graphics designed by Red Phoenix Marketing, including the words of the Bill of Rights, Krenning’s ride mission is to pro-

mote American-made products, and to remind people of what the phrase “United We Stand” really means. Krenning, the founder and CEO of American-made DesignWraps Brands, the premier manufacturer of Made in the USA headwear, knows what she’s talking about. She is eager to relay her message and hear the stories of others, as she stops at every licensed Harley-Davidson dealership in the lower 48 states. Freedom in America is definitely something Krenning does not take for granted. For most of the 1980s she was the proud owner of Loveland, Colorado’s popular biker bar, The Buckhorn Tavern. Krenning lost the bar when she was arrested for drug possession in 1988. After serving some time in prison, Krenning emerged stronger, drug-free, and full of ambition. Deeming herself as “unemployable,” and battling a negative self image of herself because of past mistakes, Krenning turned to what she loved — sewing, and creating head gear for bikers. It wasn’t long before Krenning started her business that allowed her to enjoy life on the road, meeting people, and thanking God for her freedom to do so. “One of my fears is what we are doing to ourselves in America,” Krenning said. “Everybody likes to use the phrase, ‘United We Stand, Divided We Fall,’ but I really don’t think that one out of 1,000 Americans ever think about what that really means. ‘United We Stand’ means that as Americans we have to agree to disagree on issues, because that is the way it has always been. We have always supported our country. Regardless of how we believe, we still need to support each other financially by supporting American jobs, pray for each other, and respect each others’ personal beliefs for what they are.”

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“Patriotism is a devotion to one’s country. I believe we are all Americans first. Before we are Republicans or Democrats, we are Americans. The definition of indivisible: Not divisible; unable to be divided or separated.” As a “Made in the USA” manufacturer of quality head wraps for the last 23 years, Krenning said she has been frustrated over the last 10 years by the lack of American-made raw materials available to small manufacturers.

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Her mission is simple: to promote the purchase of American Made products, to promote the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and to inspire hope in Americans.

“When I first started, I could find U.S. made fabrics, and little by little, all of the fabric companies that I had been dealing with went out of business and all of my alternatives came from China,” Krenning said. “I was bummed about that. I was still manufacturing products in the USA by employing Americans to cut and sew. Every hang tag or package was Made in the USA, but now I had to purchase fabrics that were not manufactured in this country.” Krenning launched her ride across America, called the “Glory US-A Freedom Ride,” on Feb. 2, 2013, and she said it has been a dream-come-true for this biker who has been riding since 1986. She loves the freedom of the open road, and she loves stopping and hearing the many stories from the people she meets, not just at the Harley dealerships, but in the truck stops, the banks, the Starbucks and every other place she stops.” “I meet the most interesting people,” she said. “Then all of a sudden I am spending three hours at one place.” That’s a problem Krenning said she needs to work out, since in order to make it to every licensed Harley Davidson dealer in 48 states over 36 months, she needs to stay on a tight time schedule. At the end of her trip, Krenning will have visited more than 700 dealerships and traveled more than 200,000 miles. The best part of her trip, Krenning said, is the people. “I didn’t plan on the conversation I had with the Korean Prisoner of War, or the woman I spent time with in the truck stop who needed prayer. I could name a thousand people I have met,” she said. Not all of the stories people have shared with her have been happy ones, though. Krenning said when she crossed the Gulf, she heard many stories of lives that were ravaged by hurricanes. “We got upset around the country when the hurricane hit and our gas prices went up,” she said. “Did we once ever think about what they were going through? They didn’t just have gas prices that went up. They lost whole industries. They lost their homes. They had kids that had to change schools and no roofs on their house for a year. I listened to all of these stories and was like ‘oh my gosh, how did you make it?’ At the same time, the people who seemed the happiest were the people who had the least.” In addition to creating awareness about American-made products and what freedom means, Krenning is also riding to raise money for Laura Klock’s “Helping With Horsepower” program, and the “Wounded Warrior Project.” She also plans to raise money and awareness for her newly formed Wraps of Hope Foundation. In fact, Krenning said a small portion of all the proceeds from the sales of her DesignWraps Brand products would go toward the Wraps of Hope Foundation. In addition to her custom wrap, which Krenning personally designed, “The Freedom Glide” motorcycle is also decked out with custom aftermarket parts that are 100% Made in America, provided by her sponsors: Klock Werks, RideWright Wheels, J&P Cycles, Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, MGS Custom Bikes, Danny Gray Seats, Roaring Toyz, Wire Plus and Saddleman. American-made apparel sponsors are Churchill Gloves, Latus Motors HarleyDavidson, Inferno Googles and her newest sponsor, Fox Creek Leathers. Interested persons may follow her rides and experiences, as well as view her complete schedule at her blog at www.ladyroaddog.com, or www.designwraps.com. Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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Riding a Motocross Track FOR THE FIRST TI ME Contributed by Zack, motocrossracing101.com Photos courtesy Amherst Meadowlarks Motorcycle Club There is nothing more exciting than riding a real motocross track for the first time. Depending on the track it can be both exciting and scary. If this your first time ever on a motocross track make sure you learn the track as fast as possible. Here is what I like to do when arriving at a new track that I have never rode before. When I first get to a new track I like to walk around it and see how everything looks. I check out the corners, jumps and lines. If the track is really long I will take a couple sight laps and try to memorize what each jump is. After I feel comfortable and know what a few of the jumps are I will try to string a couple sections together jumping what I remember. If I am not sure what the jump is I will roll it until I remember exactly what it is. When practicing, if you are the only one on the track make sure you try different lines and use the whole track. The majority of people will follow others lines even though there are smoother, faster lines available. Choosing the right line can help increase your speed along with providing a smoother ride making you less tired.

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If you are practicing at a public track with other riders it may be a bit harder to get in your groove and learn the track. Try not to get caught up racing other people as they go by, just do your thing and try to stay as smooth as possible. If there is a jump that you are not doing be courteous and try to hug the sides of the track leaving the middle open for the riders who are jumping the jumps. After you have cleared the jump resume your normal riding. Do not worry about getting in the way of other riders on straightaways and turns, if another ride is truly faster than you he or she can find another line to get around you. If possible while you are riding have a friend or parent watch you along with the other riders. They may be able to pick up on a line or something that the faster riders are doing that could help you improve. If there is a rhythm section that has multiple jump options I like to have someone watch what others are doing to see if I can change up how I am jumping the section. Sometimes I will find another way that is faster or maybe the way that I am going is the best. The more you know about a track the better you will be able to ride it. The key to getting better at anything is practice and the same is true for motocross racing. Every time you go to a new track do your best to learn it as fast as possible. Don’t be scared to ask others what they are doing in certain sections many will be more than happy to help you out.

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Salem Motorcycle Club By Renee Coleman-Eichler Photos by Erin Lambright EAST PALESTINE ---- Motorcycle racing is a passion shared by young and old alike. It is this passion that drives the members of the Salem Motorcycle Club (SMC) to promote the best races they can. Operating tracks in both East Palestine and Lisbon, the club, which has been around since the 1940’s, offers harescramble racing for rides ages 4 and up from March through October. Club members strive to make these races a competitive event in a family friendly atmosphere. Many riders are familiar faces, returning month after month and year after year. Some riders began their racing careers at SMC, which formerly operated tracks on Teegarden Road outside of Salem, and on Trinity Church Road outside of Lisbon, and are now bring their children. This re-enforces the club’s family vibe, which is evident during registration where the laughter and jokes flow with ease. There are times when three generations can be found on the track, with classes ranging from Super Senior to Junior Peewee. The track length and difficulty varies each race, sometimes pushing a rider to the limit. Younger riders compete on an abbreviated track that still challenges the up and coming with hills, sharp turns, and other obstacles. Another aspect of SMC that draws in riders is the different terrains offered at the clubs two tracks, Big Valley in East Palestine, and Skyview in Lisbon. Big Valley sits along state Route 170 between Negley and East Palestine. The former hill climb track offers SMC members a chance to challenge riders with steep hills and a creek. Skyview, a large track sat high a-top a hill on Mattix Road, off state Route 164 south of Lisbon, offers rolling hills and a scenic view. The spacious track also allows club members to try different layouts and dream of new things to offer riders. Along with different tracks, the club also offers different races, including a team race, Buckeye Bum Buster and Pumpkin Run. The team race which sees two riders join forces for an extended race, normal brings a large turnout to the track. Also, an extended race, the Buckeye Bum Buster, was new to the SMC schedule and proved successful in its inaugural run. To get riders into the Halloween spirit, SMC hosts an annual Pumpkin Run, where rid100

ers must race with a pumpkin, trying not to lose or smash the pumpkin along the way. Riders, sometimes in costumes, carry the pumpkin in backpacks, bags, and other creative ways. Those who complete one lap with a complete pumpkin go home with a prize. Honoring those who made not only a lasting impression on the club, but were also a crucial part of its success and staying power, is also important to currently members. To honor those who have came before, the club holds the annual Corky Wurster Memorial and Willy Miller Classic. Wurster, who served as club president for over 25 years, died in small plane crash in 1984 and since then the club has raced in his memory. Miller, who passed away in 2008, was also a long-time president of the club and a familiar sight on the track, riding around in his trusty golf cart. He developed the club’s annual mini-bike giveaway, where youth riders can earn a chance to win the bike each time they race a SMC event. A winner is drawn at the club’s final race of the season.

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It is these things that continue to draw racers young and old to SMC races even after over 70 years of existence. The close knit June 2, Skyview, Lisbon community always welcomes new riders July 14, Willy Miller Classic, and encourages the Skyview, Lisbon young to find the joy that comes from racing Sept. 29, Corky Wurster in the woods. Riders, Memorial, Skyview, Lisbon both experienced and Oct. 27, Pumpkin Run, new, are welcome to Skyview, Lisbon any race. Club members will gladly help answer questions and get one registered with the Competition Riders of America (CRA). As the club motto says, its “Where our family welcomes your family.” To learn more about the club visit www. salemmotorcycleclub.com. Upcoming Salem Motorcycle Club Races. Gates open at 7 a.m. and races begin at 8:45 a.m.

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DIY SHOP PROJECT How to Add a Trunk Rack to Your Tour Pac Without having to worry about loading it up!

run the kitchen exhaust fan while doing this if you don’t wish your I had wanted to add a trunk rack to my bike for some time - pri- wife to question you about the smell of burnt plastic hanging in marily, for camping purposes, to allow us to carry a tent or other the kitchen. things that are too large to fit in the trunk or side bags. However, 3. Take the ABS piece from the oven, and form it into the inside of I was always worried about the thin ABS plastic that the trunk was the trunk lid - do this quickly before it can harden! Use some old made of - I had images in my mind of the trunk rack punching towels (or some good ones, if your wife is out of town, like mine was) to push the plastic into the lid - use some force! The towels right through the hard-to-find plastic trunk lid. I finally decided to go ahead and get the job done. The trunk will a) insulate you from the heat, and b) press the hot ABS with rack I used came from Cyclemax. I decided that in order to mount equal pressure into all the curves and folds of the inside of the lid. the thing, I would first reinforce the trunk lid, to allow it to better Hold it in place for a good minute - after this point, it will have hardened, and taken on the shape of the inner contours of the lid. carry the load that would be placed upon it. Repeat this for the other side of the lid. The trunk lid can be easily removed from a GL1100 - other bikes may or may not be similar. On a GL1100, you open the 4. Scrape the paint off the inside of the lid where the ABS relid all the way, then slide it gently to the right. The hinges will inforcement will bond. Coat the inside of the lid and the reinrelease, and the trunk lid will come free. I put some towels down forcement LIBERALLY with ABS cement. Push the reinforcement on the kitchen counter, and placed the trunk lid upside down on into place, slide it back and forth a couple times to make sure the cement is equally distributed, and clamp TIGHTLY. I used wood them (more on the kitchen momentarily). clamps to clamp the sides, and a 40 pound bag of sand to ap1. To start with, purchase a three-foot length of 3 inch diameter ply pressure to the top. The ABS cement says it needs two hours ABS pipe. Mine had 1/2 inch thick walls, and was over twice the to cure, but I found it took more like four hours. When cured, thickness of the existing trunk. Make sure it is ABS - all of the plas- remove the clamps and repeat on the other side. tic fairings on the Goldwing are ABS, and attempting to bond a different type of plastic to them won’t work. Cut two 8-inch sections from the pipe, and then cut each 8-inch section lengthwise, so the pipe has a slit down the side. Ignore the cobwebs. From Goldwingdocs.com

There should be no gaps between the reinforcement and the lid anywhere - it was formed to the shape of the lid, before it hardened, so it should fit perfectly, as shown in the picture above. You’ll notice now that the trunk lid is a fair bit more stiff than it 2. The next couple steps I do not have pictures for, for fear of in- was before, simply because of the strength of the new plastic that criminating myself should my wife somehow stumble across them. has been added to it. Heat up your kitchen oven to 300 degrees, line a cookie pan with 4. Take some painter’s masking tape, and mask off the top of non-stick tin foil, and put the pipe with the slit in it on the pan. Althe lid where the rack feet will be fastened. This is both to mark low it to warm up for a few minutes until it starts to soften. Gently the drilling locations, and to prevent burrs and paint lifting while pull it apart at the slit, until you can get it to the point where it is drilling. Center the rack and make sure it is positioned exactly more flat than round. Then let it warm for a good five minutes in the oven, until it is the consistency of rubber. You’ll need gloves at this point to handle it - it will be hot! I also recommend that you Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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where you want it to go, then draw around each foot on the masking tape.

5. Remove the rack, and you should have perfect circles where each foot was located.

8. The fastening hardware that the rack came with is good, but I was a little worried about the size of the washers. I didn’t want the rack feet punching a hole through the lid. Also, with the ABS reinforcement in place, the supplied screws were not long enough.

9. I went to the hardware store and bought longer (1.5 inch) screws (this rack uses standard M6 thread screws), along with one-inch fender washers and matching rubber washers. This spreads the load over a much wider area than the original hardware and makes me feel better.

7. Drill using a small diameter bit first, to ensure you drill the exact position you want, then use the correct size bit for the machine screws you will be using. Keep in mind that the holes need to be perpendicular to the GROUND, not to the curve of the lid. Put the trunk rack on the lid and have a look at the angle of the feet - that’s the angle you’ll need to drill the holes to, or else the machine screws will not line up correctly. When finished drilling, remove the tape.

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10. Put a fender washer on the screw (I used two, to adjust for the screw length), and push it through from the bottom of the lid. Then put the rubber washer down onto the screw, followed by another metal fender washer. This compresses the rubber washer against the trunk lid, to keep it water-tight.

11. Start the threads by hand on each foot, then start tightening them a bit at a time (a bit on one foot, then a bit on the next, and so on). Tighten enough to compress the rubber washers, but not to damage the plastic (remember, this is relatively soft ABS youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with). 12. The result: An extremely strong trunk rack that does not depend on the strength of the lid top to support it; instead it transfers the weight down to the much stronger sides of the trunk lid. Now go out for a long ride on some twisty roads to test your work - I consider this to be a mandatory procedure after doing any work on the motorcycle, no matter how minor!

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Powder Coating

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This month the TRO Paint Shop takes a look at Powder Coating as an alternative to traditional paint and considers a KTM given a powder coating facelift. Trent Peters, a 20 year old graduate of the PowerSports Institute in Cleveland, fondly remembers riding dirt bikes with his big brother, Colt Shoup. Trent, 8 years younger than Colt, rode a Yamaha PW 80, and Colt rode his new graduation gift, a brand new 2003 KTM SX125. Not really introduced to the racing scene, Colt and Trent would tear up the dirt on their family’s property in Perrysville. However, less than half a year after the KTM was brought home; it was relegated to the garage. After powder coating the frame There were no mechanical issues; the bike was still in brand new condition. Its rider was gone. On by doing it all myself. After my friends at school saw the work October 18, 2003, Colt sustained fatal injuries in a car accident. I did on my quad, they started asking me to finish parts for their Understandably, the memories of Colt and his beloved bike were projects. The first customer I had asked me to powder coat a gas tough to handle. Colt’s father, Joe Shoup, tried to take the bike cap cover for his Jeep Wrangler. back after the accident. Fortunately, Trent’s interest in the bike and promise to take care of it prompted Joe to give the bike to TRO: Humble beginnings always seem to work out the best for a business. Chad, tell our readers the benefits of powder coating Trent. instead of traditional liquid paint. Fast forward to 2011, 18 year old Trent blew nearly a decade of dust off his big brother’s KTM in order to begin customizing CR: For clean metal surfaces, powder coating offers a much it as a tribute. Not sure what to do first, Trent decided to work more durable finish. Powder-coated parts are less susceptible to on the bike’s looks first. Already a sharp-looking bike from the scratching, chipping, corrosion, and fading. Sprayed powder is factory, the KTM just needed to be dressed up a little. After self-leveling and therefore easier to apply. considering paint, Trent chose to powder coat the frame, wheels, TRO: How does powder coating compare where price is concerned? and stator and clutch covers. CR: In general, there is less prep work involved in powder This is where Chad Ritz comes into the picture. Chad and coating, so the process is faster and less expensive. Trent met at the PowerSports Institute by swapping stories about their four-wheelers. Luckily for Trent, Chad is a part-time powder- TRO: What about color options? coating professional. When he wasn’t at school, many an CR: There are actually a lot of color options out there. A oneafternoon and night were spent powder coating items from truck color, single stage process will give the customer the most value. rims and grill guards to motorcycle frames and even decorative But I’ve done double stage candy colors that looked amazing. home hardware (for his mom). We met with Chad in May to Actually the PSI SEMA bike from the TRO February 2013 has discuss powder-coating and Trent’s KTM: pipes that I powder-coated with a color called Black Stardust from Thunder Roads Ohio (TRO): How did you get into powder Eastwood. That bike took 2nd place at the EasyRiders Show in Columbus. There are even glow-in-the-dark, pearl, Teflon, highcoating in the first place? temp, neon, antique, hammered and grip finishes available. Chad Ritz (CR): My 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700R was getting a few years old and ready for an overhaul. As I was tearing it TRO: Candy powder coat?! That’s awesome! Tell us about some down, I could see the years of wear. I decided to have the frame other cool bikes/quads you’ve powder-coated. powder coated, then the swing arm. And after adding up all the CR: I powder coated the frame for a 1978 CB750 cafe racer that parts I wanted to powder coat, I found out I could save money was pretty cool. I also custom built a 2004 Yamaha Banshee with 106

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a Rockstar Energy theme. It is powder coated inside and out from the exhaust expansion chambers to the radiator guard. I also powder coated the frame, swing arm and rear brake lever for CRA Flattrack Pro Brian Smith’s custom Honda CR450. TRO: What’s the typical process like for you?

get asked to help build their vision. TRO: Tell us which colors you used on the KTM.

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CR: Generally I will strip it down to bare metal first. I will then get the metal as clean as possible by removing any oil residue with a solvent. Then I mask off any gasket surfaces or places I don’t want powder paint and plug/cap any threads. I preheat my parts for better powder adhesion. Next it’s into the spray booth where the part to be painted is grounded and the paint is passed over a positive electrical charge when leaving the gun. The electro-magnetism attracts the paint to the part. After that, the part is heated in an oven until it reaches between 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the part cools down, it is immediately ready for service or for the next stage of powder. TRO: Explain to us what it means to you to be involved in Trent’s project? CR: It’s actually very humbling, knowing how important this bike is to Trent. For him to ask me to be a part of that means so much to me. We’ve all lost someone important to us and hang on to mementos of that loved one. This KTM is irreplaceable to him, so it is really an honor to help with it. I know how much pride people take in their bikes/quads so it feels great when I

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CR: I used Eastwood’s Chrysler Orange on the frame, spokes, and for the KTM letters on the clutch and stator covers. For the rest I used Mirror Black on the rim The clutch cover hoops, and on the body of the clutch and stator covers. I used Heavy Duty Clear on all parts to give them a lasting shine. TRO: What’s the next step in the KTM project? CR: Trent wants to put a big bore kit on the engine which will increase horsepower. I have a big bore kit on my Raptor. It brought it up from 700CCs to 727CCs. I have won every drag race I have been in with it! After the big bore kit on the KTM, who knows? TRO: Sweet! You graduate from PSI in June; what’s your next step? CR: Actually, I just accepted an offer from the Transportation Research Center working for Honda R&D Americas, Inc outside of Columbus. Trent is beginning his career at Valley ATV in Danville, OH. TRO: How can readers contact you for info about powder coating? CR: They can check out my website at www.ritzpowersports.com or email me at ritzpowersports@gmail.com.

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the sounds of summer Ahh Yes, the sounds of Summer are upon us. The annoying chirping of the 17 Year Cicada will be here before we know it, bikes rumbling off in the distance, and better yet, the harmony of our favorite bands jamming all summer long at various events. I’ve said it before, if it weren’t for these Bands rocking our events, we would be at a definite loss. They say life is better with a soundtrack, and I couldn’t agree more. As I’ve mentioned in the past I grew up in the seventies, and I appreciate the music of that era. I hit high school in the eighties, and obviously was affected by the Hair Band Mania. I saw many, many bands in the eighties and had some great times listening to those guys, but the older I get, the more I’m drawn back to the late seventies and early eighties, and NO I’m not talking about Duran Duran for Gods sake... In fact, growing up listening to Led Zepplin, Ozzy, Kiss and the like, I often am let down by what’s getting passed off as Rock and Roll these Days. I skipped the whole “grunge” thing thank God, but I really miss that Stadium “Anthem” pure Rock and Roll. That is until now. If you were around during the mid to late seventies into the eighties, you may remember a little band from Columbus Ohio by the name of The GODZ. Formed in 1976 they rocked it alongside many big name tours like Kiss, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult, Kansas, Iggy Pop, Judas Priest and later Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica. The GODZ mainstay driving force over the past several decades has been Mr. Eric Moore. He, along with several other members like the legendary Mark Chatfield, and Scott A. Martin have filled the ranks through the years have stayed true to the classic rock and roll of yesterday. What you may not have known is that The GODZ “Rock and Roll Machine” produced an offspring in the mid nineties by the name of Mari Jayn. Under the guidance of Eric Moore, and the ripping guitar of GODZ Scott A. Martin, Mari Jayn is screaming up the ranks in Metal Rock and Roll once again. Bassist & Back up Vocalist Mikel Anthony and former GODZ Drummer David “Screamin D” Ansley bring a modern Rock and Roll maturity you rarely see into the mix these days. And then there are those vocals. Wow. The newest addition to Mari Jayn is Jordan Cundiff on lead vocals. I’ll say it again, Wow. This kid, and I say kid relative to the twenty something years behind him is astounding for any age and format. In fact when we all met up for a chat, it was joked that he may just be a reincarnated early eighties rocker. He’s that good. 108

I and others have been fortunate to catch some of their shows recently, and it got me curious so I sat down with the band, and their Promoter, Mentor and Producer Extraordinaire Mr. Eric Moore. I knew that the latest revision of Mari Jayn is roughly six months out of the box, but their sound & performance is so polished and “ivy league Rocker” I wanted to know more. When I asked Eric his thoughts about Mari Jayn he told me; “I’m proud of the history of this band. They’ve played with a lot of national acts. The Biggest Deal about this band is that they are the Full package. Their material is F’n Awesome. Many bands can play other peoples music, but this band can write and perform. Everything a band desires to be, in this band already exists. Many people just hearing their originals for the first time fall in love with it before the end of the song, and you can see them singing along the chorus before it’s even over”. I asked Eric where their focus is currently and he Said “We’ve cut a top notch demo, and from there it’s get on the road and promote and perform.” Eric also told me that Mari Jayn has been invited to perform on the GODZ Tribute Album due out later this year along with several national acts that have expressed interest in participating on the project. When I asked the others what they thought set them apart Jordan added “We put on a show. We are black leather Rock and Roll Band through and through and we rock until we’re drenched with sweat.” Mikel pointed out “Back in the day, people would flock the GODZ shows. We’re experiencing the same reaction.” To which Eric added “The fans and followers of the GODZ Tribe will Love Mari Jayn. The GODZ and Mari Jayn are Rock and Roll Nomads, we can play everywhere and people completely get it.” From what I have witnessed, I think they are correct. With Eric Moore’s Wisdom, and their sound engineer and Studio Producer of many years, local legend John Kramer turning the dials, as long as these boys keep rocking it old skool the way that they do, I imagine you readers will soon see firsthand what I’m talking about at a venue near you. For booking info call (614) 496-6076 or email EZrock@ Live.com. So as we progress into these awesome summer months, remember to keep the music alive and enjoy and support as many local, regional and national acts as you can. These Brothers and Sisters bust their butts so that you and I can enjoy our parties and festivals. I hope to see some great bands at Wetzel again this year. If you’ve never gone I’d suggest you pencil it in for late July. It’s a great weekend, and a great party up there near Van Wert Ohio. Check them out at www. WetzelMC.com. Their lineup this year includes The Gunz, Will Freed Band, Scarlet Haze, Black Stone Cherry & Saving Able! As always, thanks for Reading! Tabasco  Tabasco.tro@gmail.com

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are you a new gun owner or considering it? Become familar with firearms, find training, and more!

by Chad D. Baus

According to Gallup’s annual crime poll, Americans’ support for stricter gun-control laws has gradually declined over the last two decades. Sales of firearms have skyrocketed in the past four years. And the birth of freedomminded grassroots political groups serves as even further evidence of support for the U.S. Constitution, which includes the individual right to bear arms. But while a growing majority of people feel strongly about the need to protect our Second Amendment rights, many aren’t at all familiar with firearms, or with the details of the ongoing threat our rights. It is our continuing goal to help educate readers on some of the topics that freedomloving Americans in the 21st century need to know.

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Firearms – Safety & Education “I’m unfamiliar with guns. I want to change that. Where should I go?” National Rifle Association (NRA) -certified instructors offer a variety of classes focused on the safe handling, operation and storage of firearms and ammunition. A great beginning class is NRA FIRST Steps. Offered for pistol, rifle or shotgun, these

three hour courses provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific firearm type for four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type. Students learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular firearm model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the firearm; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students also receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/ NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate. To find a course near you, go to www.NRAInstructors.org and click on “Find a Course.”

For a more comprehensive course, the Ohio Concealed Handgun course mandated by state law is designed to offer a beginner all of the basics of safe handling of a handgun, and also provides a solid primer on the laws for transporting a firearm, self-defense laws, etc. Not everyone who takes a concealed handgun course starts out planning to carry a handgun with them daily, or even at all. They simply recognize the class is a great way to gain a good deal of knowledge in a relatively short amount of time. To find an Ohio concealed handgun license course, go to www. BuckeyeFirearms.org, select “CCW” in the menu bar at the top, and click on “Find a CCW Instructor.” “I’m considering purchasing a firearm. What should I buy?” The reason so many different firearms are manufactured is because there are so many different applications for them to be used. A firearm that is purchased to use for hunting can vary greatly from one intended for use as a home-defense weapon. Likewise, the type of firearm you choose for your home-defense needs should very necessarily vary depend on two main concerns. First, any firearm you purchase must be one that you can safely operate effectively. A firearm is not going to be useful to you if you are unable to operate it correctly and effectively. To find out what you are comfortable with, classes such as NRA FIRST Steps CONTINUED...

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as we take steps to protect little fingers from electrical outlets, or little mouths from household chemicals, it is important to take steps to ensure that firearms are stored in a manner that prevents access to anyone but those with permission. There are a variety of reasonably-priced (less than $100) locking containers with electronic keypads that allow rapid access to those who know the combination, but which prevent access to anyone else.

(mentioned above) can be a big help. Many firearm retailers also offer guns for rent, which can give you an opportunity to try something on, so to speak, before you buy it. (A side note regarding firearm retailers: if a salesperson makes you feel uncomfortable, pressured, silly, or the like, LEAVE! There are great salespeople out there who do what they do because they believe in it, and because they legitimately enjoy teaching people and helping them get the right firearm to fit their needs, as opposed to which one they can make the most on. Keep shopping until you find such a person.) In the case of home-defense, another concern to bear in mind should be the physical characteristics of your home. A person who lives alone in a house in the country has different set of circumstances (and potential threats) to consider than a person who lives with five other people in a multi-level urban apartment complex. While a rifle or shotgun may work well in a rural environment where threats may as easily have four legs as two, a person living in closer quarters with other family members might find a handgun to be more practical. Even after you’ve chosen the right firearm, the choice of ammunition for your firearm can also vary depending on its intended use. An NRA-certified firearms instructor or competent firearms retailer (again, someone who cares about helping you more than s/he cares about making a sale) can help you make an informed choice. “Why should I consider including a firearm as part of my home/ family protection plans?” The choice to include a firearm as a part of your home protection strategy is, at its core, no different than the choice to have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen, wearing your seat belt when driving, or buying life insurance. We aren’t planning on having a grease fire, we aren’t planning on being involved in a collision, and we hope not to contract a terminal illness. But because we know they can happen, we prepare. The same can be said for carjackings, sexual assaults, home invasions, etc. We don’t want ourselves or a loved one to become the victim of an act of violence, but because we know it can happen, we prepare. We either prepare to do nothing, or we prepare to defend ourselves and our loved ones. “I have children in my home. What can I do to prevent an accident?” An important responsibility that comes with firearms owners is to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to your firearm. Just 110

In addition to practicing safe storage, it is equally important to educate children on what to do if they find a gun. Whether or not you are a gun owner, and while you as a parent may take the appropriate steps to guarantee your children can’t gain access to firearms in your home, you have no such ability to control the actions of others, such as the adults at the homes of your kids’ friends. As such, it is extremely important to teach your children what they should do if they find a gun. The NRA’s Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program is a highly effective program designed for children Pre-K – 3rd grade. The award-winning program teaches young people who find a gun to “Stop, Don’t Touch, Leave the Area, Tell an Adult.” Program materials are available from the NRA’s website - http://www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/. It is also wise to introduce youngsters to the shooting sports when you decide that they are of an appropriate age. What age is appropriate can vary by the maturity of the child, but, for example, both of my boys were shooting BB guns at age 5 and small caliber firearms by age 7. A child who knows that an adult is happy to help them serve their curiosity by allowing them to handle an unloaded firearm in a safe setting, and to teach them to shoot, is much less likely to be tempted to attempt to handle a firearm when they are unsupervised. Second Amendment Issues Beyond the practical, there is also the political. George Washington once said that “Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples’ liberty’s teeth.” Becoming a gun owner, and becoming familiar with the ongoing fight to preserve and restore our Second Amendment rights, is an important way to ensure that our descendants have the same protections afforded by the right to bear arms that we enjoy. Patrick Henry once advised that we should “Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.... The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun.” To help guard the public liberty, you need to be informed. Buckeye Firearms Association sends a free e-news letter to tens of thousands of readers each week. As a subscriber, you can stay informed about what your elected representatives are doing and saying about your gun rights, receive urgent alerts about pending firearm legislation, read what anti-gun activists and the media are saying in order to strip you of your Constitutionally protected rights, and be among the first to hear about fundraisers and special events around Ohio that support the pro-gun cause. To subscribe, go to www.buckeyefirearms.org and click on “Subscribe.” Chad D. Baus is the Vice Chairman of Buckeye Firearms Association (www.buckeyefirearms.org), and an NRAcertified firearms instructor. He and his wife are the parents of two boys, aged 12 and 10.

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his article will give you enough basic information so you can start smoking cigars right away and not make any “newbie” mistakes. I’ll cover the essentials on how to choose the right cigar, prepare it and smoke it for maximum enjoyment.

If this is the first time you are smoking a cigar, I recommend going to a specialty cigar retailer like Medina Cigar and Tobacco so you can see, touch and feel the cigar before you buy it. There are hundreds of different cigar brands, and different cigar lines within those brands. There are different cigars within the product lines. How do you make the right selection from the thousands of cigars that are available? Let’s consider the aspects of name brand, body or flavor, and construction. Name Brand Cigars are an organic, handmade product, just like wine. Tobacco, just like grapes is susceptible to and influenced by soil, climate and weather. Premium cigars are hand-made, which adds another variable into the mix. All of these variables make it challenging to maintain consistency. The successful name brand cigars that have been around for years owe part of their success to maintaining consistency in the quality and flavor of their cigars. This is why it is important for you to choose one of the major name brand cigars to make sure you have a good first experience. You can take risks later. Body or Flavor “Body” refers to the taste, and how strong it is. For example, a light-bodied cigar could be compared to drinking tea with cream and sugar. A medium-bodied cigar could be compared to coffee with cream and sugar. A full-bodied cigar would be like black espresso. Keep in mind that these comparisons are to give you a rough idea. Even if you like to drink black espresso, I still recommend that beginners start with a light-bodied cigar. Construction Since we are looking at well-known name brands, the construction should be good. However, this is a hand-made product and people are not perfect. A cigar roller might have a bad day. When choosing your cigar, hold it in your hand and lightly, carefully squeeze it in different areas to make sure there are no soft spots. A soft spot means it’s not rolled correctly and it will not burn properly.

tobacconist to clip the cigar for you and watch how he does it. When you clip the cap, instead of thinking like you are cutting it off, think that you are “opening” the cigar. You should not cut the entire cap off or the cigar will unravel. You just need to open a little air hole. The “Head” is the part you put in your mouth to draw the smoke. The “Foot” is the part you light. Use wooden matches or a butane lighter. Do not use paper matches or a lighter that uses liquid fuel. Both of these have chemicals that will contaminate the flavor of the cigar. For a better burn and flavor, you first “toast” the foot. I hold the cigar vertical, and hold the flame just far enough away so it does not touch the foot of the cigar. I rotate the cigar and swirl the flame. The heat will start to make the foot have glowing embers. When you have glowing embers and smoke coming off the cigar, remove the flame and gently blow out through the cigar. Then puff the cigar and put the flame back to it to finish lighting. Important: You do not inhale the smoke into your lungs like a cigarette. You pull it into your mouth to taste it and then blow the smoke out of your mouth. Now that you have the basics about types of cigars and how to properly light them get out there and try a few different brands and styles and enjoy the world of cigars. – by polska

Now, lets cover the basic anatomy of a cigar. As you can see from the graphic below, a cigar has four different parts, plus the band. I talked about the band and when to remove it in my article on Cigar Etiquette. Let’s start at the top The “Cap” is the small piece of tobacco that closes off one end of the cigar. It makes the cigar look better, prevents the wrapper from unraveling, and gives the cigar a better feel in your mouth. The first step in preparing your cigar to smoke is to “open” the cap. You will need a cigar cutter or a punch. I recommend buying a cutter as a punch won’t work with pointed caps found on some cigars. If you really want to be on the safe side, ask the Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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Heavy metal music report

Hello once again! This month I have for you one of the best modern day heavy melodic metal bands out there. Sweden’s InFlames! As I have mentioned in the past you are VERY unlikely to hear these guys listening to your local “Rock” station since no one plays real rock/ metal music variety anymore on most stations. I’ll save you my tirade this month on the squewd, force fed, money hungry media giants here in America manipulating people’s listening pallets. (I know, I know.. but I could go on and on about this) Best bet is support your local college radio station, and some of the DJ’s that can cater to our interest!

In-flames started itself around the beginning of the 90’s with all members emanating from the area near Gothenburg, Sweden. Their musical direction hasn’t deviated much from their early “Gothenburg sound” they all were apart of culminating. Their first produced album “Lunar Strain” (self produced 1993) was the start of the bands streamlining itself and has become more melodically, and heavy guitar riff driven. The band now has 10 studio albums to its portfolio, and even with this latest release “Sounds of a Playground Fading” still offers up every element that one has come to expect from the band and style of melodic death metal. I have to tell you right away that this is the now THIRD TIME I have seen InFlames in the last 12 months! My first show was in February of last year at the House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio. From their incredible

While you may not know much about the metal scene across the pond, Metal in the foreign market is booming! It has a multitude of great musicians and bands offering a wide range of flavors in the hard rock and metal category. InFlames is one of the greats in my opinion, they encompass many features about their music. While offering the dark happiness we all look for in the music they truly merge different elements together: growling death metal vocals, heavy low tuned guitar chops, with some seamless blending of melody & harmony, always with respectable ferocious tempos.

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crowd interaction, to the dead on tightness of the band, sound quality and light show, it is one of my favorite concerts to go to. Every other show I have seen since 2012 has been compared to that first live show, and this time they didn’t disappoint me again. Playing a 17 song set didn’t seem near long enough for me, covering an excellent mix of material from many albums. They ended the show with what I heard everyone chanting all night long between songs, “Take This Life” from album “Come Clarity”. Once again an electrifying, brutal show that I will be back for again! Towards the end of the third song Anders the bands singer, reached down to me and nabbed my camera, taking a few pictures of the audience. Not too often I let my camera go to anyone you understand, but he got this great shot of myself enjoying the show with everyone else in this tiny venue located in Reno, Nevada. Thanks Anders!

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If you’re not up on the European metal scene, then you are missing some of the best metal music, and tomorrow’s hero’s! While we have some great bands out there in the USA & some yet to be known, Europe is where our music style is still evolving and thriving! That’s all for this one! To members of my new audience I hope you will enjoy my efforts to bring you a Heavy Metal bikers viewpoint, some band history, view some shots of great musicians, turn you on to some music you may not have heard before, see some awesome bikes, and read up on some do it yourself technical articles that are soon to come! Drop me a line if you’d like my e-mail is HeavyMetal@trohio. com I can’t wait to see you out on the road or in the pit! Until next time STAY HEAVY AND LOUD! \M/ -Stinger

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The Thunder Roads Live Music Listing is a listing of recommended stops and entertainment presented for your enjoyment. For information on listing your local music shows here, please email Jinx.TRO@gmail.com Blind Bob’s 430 East 5th St , Dayton, OH 45402 937-638-6405 June 1 Speaking Suns, Good English, Holy Smokes June 2 Red Giant, The Lost Years, The Better Fight June 8 GB&AJ, The Composure, Good English, Shut Up June 9 Against the Grain + TBA June 14 Dan Vapid & The Cheats + TBA June 15 Grenades!?, William the Accountant, The New Old Fashioned June 16 Silent Lions, Gem City Saints + TBA June 21 Dementia Precox, Cross Town Rivals + TBA June 22 Grime Prom 3: Inchantment Under the Sea w/ Night Beast, Neon Warship, Adventure, Akillis Green, Good Times June 23 Roundheels, Pharaohs, Roley Yuma, Bruiser Queen June 28 Night Beast, Yip Deciever (Members from Of Montreal), Andy D, Mad Anthony, The Black Owls June 29 Involuntarys, Danny Thompson, Frank Grimes + TBA Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe 33137 Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville, Ohio 440-327-3764 June 1Standback June 7 Kentucky Thunder June 8 Shades of White June 14 Sunset Country June 15 White Noise June 21 Conestoga June 22 Mr Furdley June 28 TBA June 29 No Hurry Capt’n Woody’s -Buckeye Lake 10055 Avondale Rd Thornville, Ohio 43076 740-527-2306 June 1 3pm Brian Day 8pm John Anthony and Wishful Drinking June 2 The Menus June 5 Acoustic Edge June 6 Open Mic w/Josh Maynard June 7 Off the Hook June 8 3pm Trailer Park Ninjas 8pm Urs for the Taking June 9 Paul Clark June 13 Open Mic w/ Josh Maynard June 14 Stiff Kitty June 15 Acoustic Mayhem June 19 Acoustic Edge June 20 Open Mic w/Josh Maynard June 21 Shucking Bubba Deluxe June 22 3pm Left of Center 8pm Hello My Name Is June 23 Hillbilly Deluxe June 27 Open Mic w/Josh Maynard June 29 3pm Bright Light 8pm Contagious till 4 June 30 Naked Karate Girls The Cove Nite Club 5326 Lake Rd Geneva-on-the -Lake, Ohio 440-446-8888 June 1 The Hern Brothers June 6 DJ M June 7 Samantha Fitzpatrick Band June 8 Must See Band June 13 DJ M June 14 Disco Inferno June 15 Raised on Rock June 20 DJ M 118

June 21 HED PE w/Syskosis June 22 Drunk in Memphis & The Social Workers June 27 DJ M June 28 7% Superstar June 29 SchoolGirl Crush & Lucky Me Dapper Dan’s 9327 Columbia Road SW Pataskala, Ohio 43026 740-927-5259 June 6 Myrtle Boys June 13 J.D. Burley June 14 Tom Hagley June 20 Catty Whompus June 27J.D. Burley Dave’s Hideaway 1730 Lima Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840 June 1 Rizzo June 5 Foreplay June 7 Karaoke June 12 Zippy & Flow Tunes June 14 Karaoke June 15 Spoiled Rotten Frogtown 25150 S. 3rd Street Ironton, Ohio 740-532-8337 June 1-2 Gypsy Rose June 14 15 16 Against the Grain June 21 22 23 Better Day Parade June 28 29 30 Gypsy Rose Gatsby’s 151 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, Ohio 614-476-0088 Saturday Bike Nights June 3 Sparky Brewer June 4 John Schwab June 5 A.J. Angelo Open Mic June 6 Heindog & Stadz June 7 A.J. Angelo & The Jack June 10 Lee Grant June 11 John Schwab June 17 Pratt & Wayne June 24 Cliff Cody June 28 A.J Angelo & John Schwab Griller’s Pub 5455 State Rd. Parma, Ohio 216-741-7200 June 1st: Burnt River Band June 2nd: Bit O Honey June 8th: Bradford White Band June 9th: Joe Graceffo June 15th: Alan Geeene Band June 16th: Father’s Day June 22nd: Schoolgirl Crush June 23rd: Acoustic Artform June 29th:Becky Boyd June 30th: TBD Every Thursday: Jam Night hosted by Butch Armstrong and the Tower City Blues The Hooley House (Mentor) 7861 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, Ohio 440-942-6611 All Music starts at 9:30pm June 7 Abby Normal June 8 Abbey Rodeo June14 Vince Menti June 21 Samantha Fitzpatrick Band June 22 Time Warp June 28 Mary’s Lane June 29 Post Road The Hooley House (Brooklyn) 10310 Cascade Crossing Brooklyn, Ohio 216-362-7700 All Music starts at 9:30pm

June 1 Brigids Cross June 7 Big in Japan June 8 Caliber June 14 Charlie in the box June 22 Pout June 28 Dueling Pianos June 29 Abbey Rodeo Indian Creek Tavern 6206 Main Street Reily, Ohio 45056 513-756-9400 June 8 Indian Creek Band June 15 Tommy Keith June 22 One Mississippi June 28 90 Proof Twang Jackass Flats 6024 Rip Rap Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424 937-236-4329 Bike Night every Wednesday with Live Music Little River Cafe 5527 Oregonia Rd, Oregonia, Ohio 513-932-4770 Live Music Friday and Saturdays! Visit us online for bands. www.thelittlerivercafe.com McGuffy’s House of Rock 5418 Burkhart Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45431 937-256-3005 June 1 Social 66, Black Cloud Syndrome & 8KOunt June 6 Take First Place, Element of Surprise,When Things Get Sketchy, Skys Collapse, Shade of Red & Define the Revolution June 8 Paralyzed Minds, Chronic Aggression & Destracore June 11 Candlebox wsg/The Miggs & Grooveshire June 21 Aaron Carter wsg?Vince Thomas, Jaci’e, JLarant & Adam Mardel July 12 Skid Row wsg/Crosley Court & Heroes of Time July 26 Black Stone Cherry wsg/TBA Quaker Steak & Lube Milford 590 Chamber Dr, Milford, Ohio 6/7 Tim Snyder 6/14 Right Turn Clyde 6/19 Cheap Thrill 6/21 Tim Snyder 6/26 Midnight Special 6/28 Chuck & James 7/3 Arsha Brady 7/10 Back Beat Quaker Steak & Lube Sheffield 4900 Transportation Dr Sheffield, Ohio June 6 Angry Young Men June 13 Drunk Betty June 20 School Girl Crush June 27 Ted Riser and The Marshall Band Rock City Tap House 5324 State Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 440-799-4737 June 7 The Fullmoon Renegades June 15 The Syko-Maffia weekend Warrior Tour June 28 Scattered Hamlet June 29 The Burning Harlots Sassy’s 10755 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 330-998-6529 june 1 rockternal june 7 state road band june 8 the real deal blues band june 14 burnt river band

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Little River Cafe 5527 Oregonia Road Oregonia,OH 45054 (513) 932-4770

Eddies Club 1433 Lowell St. Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 731-7727

Quaker Steak & Lube 5800 Interstate Blvd Austintown, Ohio 44515 (330) 349-9464 7834 Reynolds Rd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 954-9464 6073 Dressler Rd, NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 433-9464 4900 Transportation Drive Sheffield, Ohio 44054 (440) 934-9464 5935 Canal Rd Valley View, OH 44125 (216) 986-9500 5150 Liberty Avenue Vermilion, OH 44089 (440) 967-3724 Sassy’s Bar & Grill 10755 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 486-0978 Shag-A-Lee’s 381 Ashland Rd. Mansfield, OH 44905 (419) 526-9179

Frog Town USA 2515 S.3rd St. Ironton, OH 45638

Little York Tavern & Pizza 4120 Little York Road Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 890-6700

Gatsby’s 151 North Hamilton Rd Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 476-0088

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

Goodtimes 5771 Pearl Road Parma, Ohio 44130 (216) 287-2289

The Mason Jar 4408 Mason Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 359-1159

Griller’s Pub 5455 State Rd Parma, OH (216) 741-7200

Paradise Island Saloon 830 Babbitt Rd. Euclid, OH 44123 (216) 732-7101

High Tide 5504 Lake Road Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44004 (440) 466-7990

Petticoat Junction 8376 Tyler Blvd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 255-4793

Vanity Gentlemen’s Club 2880 Bethel Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 f(614) 764-1700

Jackass Flats 6024 Rip Rap Road Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 236-4329

Playmakers Sports Grille 9729 Granger Rd. Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (216) 663-8000

Vaughan’s Pub & Grill 20983 State Rte 212 NE Bolivar, OH 44612 (330) 874-1092

Jimmy Bukkett’s 2815 N. County Rd 198 Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-3313

The Pump 4024 Hayes Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 419-621-1041

The Viaduct Bar & Grill 84 N Washington St Tiffin, OH, 44883 (419) 448-7839

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Shakers Tavern 2350 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH 44134 (216) 351-3102 Snuffy’s Reloaded 1313 St. Rt. 6 Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-1718 Sportsterz 5422 Lake Rd E. Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-2361 Train Stop 7837 Old 3C Highway Maineville, OH 45039 (513) 683-0207

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Zeppe’s Tavern & Pizzeria 11110 Kinsman Rd. Newbury, OH 44065 (440) 564-1300 Bike Washes Wet Willy’s 21813 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 Camping The Broken Spoke Saloon Campground Sturgis, SD (877) 653-6679 brokenspoke.com/campground Buffalo Chip 20622 131st Ave. Sturgis, SD 57785 (605) 347-9000

Construction Beattys Builders 1219 W. High St. New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 339-2333 Custom Paint & Airbrush FlameThrower Customs Doylestown, OH flamethrowercustoms.com (330) 658-2805

Wizard Graphics 11497 Youngstown Pittsburg Rd New Middleton, OH 44442 (330) 542-4444

Glencoe Campground 20555 Glencoe Dr. Sturgis, SD 57785 (605) 347-4712 glencoecamp.com

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

CCW Classes Dayton CCW (937) 486-4229 daytonccw.com Freedom Health and Safety Training Center (740) CPR-LIVE freedomhealthandsafety.com

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Scooterz-N-Shooterz 1840 Town Park Blvd # D Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 563-4683

Sinner’s & Saints 1515 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 231-SINS

Camp Sandusky 3518 Tiffin Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 626-1133

Mike’s Gun Sales (937) 570-0437 mikesgunsales@aol.com

Right To Carry LLC (216) 469-0866 righttocarryllc.com Scooterz-N-Shooterz 1840 Town Park Blvd # D Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 563-4683

Vs Sports Bar & Grill 864 Cochoction Johnstown, OH 43031 (740) 966-3245

Great Lakes Gun Worx 419 Superior St. Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 754-9265

Ohio CCW4u (740) 621-1584 ohioccw4u.com

Insurance Geico Motorcycle Insurance (513) 794-3426 geico.com Rider Insurance (800) 595-6393 rider.com Lodging Hampton Inn Rts 250 and 2 Sandusky, OH 44870 419-609-9000

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Hampton Inn Exit 118 off Ohio Turnpike Sandusky, OH 44870 La Quinta 3304 Milan Rd (Rt. 250) Sandusky, OH 44870 419.626.6766

Irv’s Cycle Leather Outlet 9156 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-9057 L.A. Alterations 526 Fouse Ave. Akron, OH 44310 (330) 375-1850

Plantation Motel 2815 Cleveland Rd. East Huron, OH 44839 (877) 677-2770

Photography Sheila Pack Photography (330) 220-0290 sheilapack.com

Parts and Accessories Amsoil Tom LaPuma Independent Dealer Willoughby, Ohio (440) 477-8085

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

Arts Parts Custom Cycle & Service 35 E. Church St. Marshallville, OH 44645 (330) 855-3762

CobraXtreme 1809 Small Ct Raleigh, NC 27612 USA (919) 780-7897 cobraxtreme.com Guardian Oil Protector kbents.com

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

Hudson Leather 14700 Ohio 15 Pioneer, OH 43554 (419) 485-8531

Bikes2NV 5728 Westbourne Ave Columbus, OH 43213 (866) 739-BIKE

Estelle’s Leather Stop 60 North Harrison St. Enon, OH 45323 (937) 864-7254

Cycle Tech 950 W. Mansfield St. Bucyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-6931

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Outlaw Eyewear OutLawEyewear.com Santa’s Cycle Supply 3819 W. 140th St. Cleveland, OH 44111 (216) 671-RIDE Scooterz-N-Shooterz 1840 Town Park Blvd Suite D Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 563-4683 Vizon Xtreme vizonxtreme.com Sales (Cages) Ride Now! Auto Sales 3743 Pearl Rd. Medina, OH 44256 (330) 721-7800 Sales (Motorcycle) A.D. Farrow Co. Downtown Columbus 491 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-6353 A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at North Star 7754 St. Rt. 37, E Sunbury, OH 43074 (740) 965-9900 A.D. Farrow Co. Centennial Park 12477 East Broad St., SW Pataskala, OH 43062 (740) 964-2205 Adventure Harley-Davidson 1465 State Rt 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 (330) 364-6519

F-4 Custom Windshields f4customs.com (330) 968-4644

Irv’s Cycle Leather Outlet 9156 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-9057

Rock Tamers *Mud Flap Systems* 1-800-545-1894 rocktamers.com

Jazz Motorsports 1542 Reynolds Rd. Maumee, OH 43537 (800) 655-1460

VIP Autoworks 7564-A Mentor Ave Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 527-8743

Medina Cigar & Tobacco 307 E. Washington St. Medina, OH 44256 (330) 764-9700

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BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland 7315 Aurora Rd. Aurora, OH 44202 (330) 562-5200

Norton Sporting Goods 100 Norton Rd Waldo, OH 43356 (740) 726-2616

Buckminn’s D&D 1213 Cincinnati Ave Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 376-3344

Estelle’s Leather Stop 60 North Harrison St. Enon, OH 45323 (937) 864-7254

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Ca$H 4 Motorcycles (877) 778-BIKE cash4motorcycles.com Carlton Harley-Davidson 11771 State Route 44 Mantua, OH 44255 (330) 274-3141 Century Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpointe Drive Medina, OH 44256 (330) 721-1702 Cleveland’s Harley-Davidson Sales Company 14550 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111 (216) 252-3111 Clinton County Motorsports 6002 U.S. 68 Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 283-2220 Competiton Accessories 343 W. Leffel Springfield, OH 45506 (937) 323-0513 Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati 1799 Tennessee Ave Cincinnati, OH 45229 513-641-1188 Harley-Davidson Sales & Service 862 County Rd R3 Napoleon, OH 43545 (419) 592-7123 High Point Harley-Davidson 643 Stockyard Rd #217 Bellefontaine, OH 43311 Integrity Cycles 156 Dering Ave Columbus, OH 43207 (800) 969-2005 Joe’s Cycle Shop 3315 N. Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 278-8081 Johnny K’s Powersports 420 Youngstown Warren Rd. Niles, OH 44446 (330) 544-9696 Lake Erie Harley-Davidson 38401 Chester Rd Avon, OH 44011 (440) 934-5000

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Mad River Harley-Davidson 5316 State Rt. 250/Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 502-2244

Powder Keg Harley-Davidson 2383 Kings Center Court Mason, OH (513) 204-6962

Mathias BMW Cycle 851 Commercial Ave SE New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 308-8868 Mid-Ohio Harley-Davidson 2100 Quality Lane Springfield, OH 45505 (937) 322-3590 Middletown Cycle 3711 Commerce Drive Middletown, OH 45005 (513) 422-5471 Motohio 5936 Scarborough Blvd. Columbus, OH 43232 (614) 759-6686 Motorcycle Maxx 5838 Columbus Blvd Lewis Center, OH 43035 (614) 883-5800 Napoleon Harley-Davidson 862 American Rd Napoloen, OH 43545 419-592-7123 Neidengards Harley-Davidson 284 Canton Road Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 266-6188 Northern Ohio Ducati and Triumph 1955 Brittain Rd. Akron, OH 44310 (330) 630-9340 North Ridge Yamaha 5929 North Ridge West (Rt. 20) Geneva, Ohio (440) 466-2712 Northstar Power Sports 1482 N. Hermitage Rd Hermitage, PA (724) 962-6001

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Rubber City Harley-Davidson 32 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave Akron, OH 44310 (330) 535-9900 Schiets Motorsports 1557 Oak Harbor Road Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 332-9902 South East Cycles 23105 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300 South East Harley-Davidson 23105 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, Oh 44146 (440) 439-5300 Spike’s Vintage Motorsports 3145 W. Tuscarawas Canton, OH 44708 (330) 456-7745 Sporty’s Trikes & Bikes 7426 North Dixie Dr Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 387-6294 Thoroughbred Harley-Davidson 8025 Action Blvd Florence, Kentucky 41042 (859) 282-2111 Tri-County Harley-Davidson 5960 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 874-4343 Triumph of Cincinnati 3251 Highland Ave Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-2000 triumphofcincinnati.com Warren Harley-Davidson 2102 Elm Rd Cortland, OH 44410 (330) 395-4700 Western Reserve HarleyDavidson 8567 Tyler Blvd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 974-6900

Service (Motorcycle) Balcer Performance & Restoration 565 Broadway Ave Unit R Bedford, OH 44146 (440) 945-6829 Cheshire Choppers 5750 St. Rt. 37, E Delaware, OH 43015 (740) 362-0695

Twin Visions 4520 Alum Creek Dr Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 409-1060 Tattoo Shops Akron Electric Tattoo 109 E. Market St. Akron, Ohio (330) 252-1255 Bare Knuckle Tattoo 1726 S. Raccoon Rd. Youngstown, OH 44515 (330) 270-5877

Chrome & Speed Cycle 3490 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek, Ohio (937) 429-5656 Cleveland Motorcycle MFG Co. 4327 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 961-5151

Blackmark 941 North Court St Medina, OH 44256 (330)952-0129 www.blackmarkstudios.com

Criminal Customz Shop 1053 Broadway Lorain, Ohio (440) 245-8626

Evolved Tattoo 1880 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 421-2222

Cycle Analysis 4984 West 150th St Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 362-9060

Glass House Tattoo Supply www.glasshouseohio.com Iron Clad Tattoos 36221 Lakeshore Blvd Eastlake, OH 44095 (440) 951-4-INK

Cycles R Us 7384 Lake Rd. Chippewa Lake, OH 44215 (330) 769-2629

My Museum Tattoo 209 E. Ohio Ave. Dover, OH 44622 (330) 343-8500

Cycle Tech 950 W. Mansfield St. Bucyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-6931

Pain & Pleasure Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio 6015 Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-0069

Full Throttle Works 15532 E. State Route 12 Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 420-0339 Kickstand’s Custom Cycles 13375 National Rd SW Reynoldsburg OH 43068 (740) 927-9300 QuickSilver Cycle Works 140 E. Pratt Street Johnstown, OH 43031 (740) 966-3073 South East Cycles 23105 Aurora Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300 Steel Core Customs 20217 US RT 23 North Circleville, OH 43113 (740) 474-1011

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Route 42 Tattoo 201 S. Franklin St. Ashley, OH 43003 (740) 413-4042 Stained Skin 1255 N. High St Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 297-SKIN Technical Training PowerSport Institute 21210 Emery Rd Cleveland, OH 44128 (216) 587-5000 Tracks Amherst Meadowlarks Facebook: Amherst.meadowlarks 6600 Cross Road, Amherst, OH 44001 www.meadowlarks.org

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Big Game Raceway 330-534-7958 Big Game Raceway Harescramble and Flat Track 2601 Elmwood Drive Ext., Hubbard, OH 44425 Big Game Raceway Motocross 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, OH 44425 Big Valley Raceway 5558 St. Rt.170, East Palestine, OH 44413 Coal Hollow 43911 Hibbetts Mill Road, Wellsville, OH 43968 Hand Promotions 330-388-7024 www.handracing.com J&B Raceway 4413 State Rt. 7, Burghill, OH 44404 Lightning Raceway 82585 Craigo Rd. Tippecanoe, OH 44699 (740) 922-1661

LL Raceway Harescramble Location: 6531 Rt. 66, Fairmount City, PA 16224 814-275-3400 or 724-822-3834 www.llraceway.com, www. facebook.com/llraceway Flat Track Location: Redbank Valley Municipal Park (Flat Track Location) 137 Park Road Fairmont City, PA 16224 Mansfield MC Club 3593 Cookton Grange Road, Mansfield, OH 44903 419-526-5964 or 419-589-2856 Mansfield Clubhouse 419-529-6561 Milan Dragway 10860 Plank Rd. Milan, MI 48160 (734) 439-7368 Outlaw Extreme 6848 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH 44688

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Patriot Promotions 330-465-1990 or 330-948-4517 Summit County Indoors Summit Co. Fairgrounds 229 East Howe Road, Tallmadge, OH 44278 Pine Lake 3796 Maple Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004 Pymatuning Holeshot Raceway 15729 Maples Road, Linesville, PA 16424 814-683-5655 www.pymatuningmx.com Salem Motorcycle Club 330-332-9465 www.salemmotorcycleclub.com Sanders Promotions 330-465-5623 State Line Farm 8227 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, OH 44425

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Skyview Raceway 37462 Mattix Road, Lisbon, OH 44432 Vines Racing / TV LAND 440-577-1964 773 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont, OH 44082 Western Reserve MC Club 14439 Middletown Road, Salem, OH 44460 330-332-0818 www.westernreservemc.com Trailers Tourtec Trailers 7447 Allentown Road Elida, OH 45807 (419) 236-5911 Trikes Schiets Motorsports 1557 Oak Harbor Rd. Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 332-9902 Sporty’s Trikes & Bikes 7426 North Dixie Dr Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 387-6294

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A German man walks up to the immigration desk at Warsaw airport. The immigration officer asks: ‘Occupation?’ The German replies: ‘No, just a holiday.’ A hip young man goes out and buys the best car available: a brand-new Ferrari 550. It is also the most expensive car in the world, and it costs him $500,000. He takes it out for a spin and stops for a red light. An old man (about 75 years old) on a moped pulls up next to him. The old man looks over at the sleek, shiny new car and asks, “What kind of car ya got there, sonny?” The young man replies, “A Ferrari 550. It cost half a million dollars!” “That’s a lot of money,” says the old man. “Why does it cost so much?” “Because this car can do up to 320 miles an hour!” states the young dude proudly. The old man asks, “Mind if I take a look inside?” “No problem,” replies the owner. So the old guy pokes his head in the window and looks around. Then, sitting back on his moped, he says, “That’s a pretty nice car, all right... but I’ll stick with my moped!” Just then the light changes, so the young guy decides to show the old man just what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 seconds the speedometer reads 160 mph. Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rearview mirror.

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$25 Bike Fee = Free Ride T-shirt Cash Prizes for top 3 hands 72 mile route: Lake Erie Harley-Davidson Avon Quaker Steak & Lube Vermillion The Depot @ Union Station LaGrange Route 82 Grill & Saloon Columbia Station Mulligan’s Pub & Grille Avon Fundraising Event After Poker Run @ Mulligan’s Pub & Grille! For more information email: fidoscompanion@ roadrunner.com June 15, 2013 June 15, 2013

1st Annual Poker Run for Dianna Evans Honey Creek Tavern 11475 Musselman Rd New Carlisle All vehicles welcome First out 10am Last out 11am Last in 6pm Registration includes food, band, door prizes etc... Tami 937-765-2302 Jim 937-216-6650 Crusade for a Cure Starts at C&A Harley, 7610 Commerce Pl. Plain City, OH 43064. Registration begins at 10:00 am. First bike out at 10:45am. The fee is $15.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The run ends with a party on the patio at Quaker Steak & Lube, 8500 Lyra Dr Columbus, OH 43240 with raffle, 50/50, live auction, and live music. High hand wins $250.00. Proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Sponsored by Templar Knights MC.

June 15, 2013 Overnight Travel Expo Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati 1799 Tennessee Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 2am-3pm Basic needs for your overnight trips. Learn the basic gear needed for an overnight or longer trip with your Harley-Davidson. Contact the Motorclothes Department at 513 641-1188 for more information. June 15, 2013 Dyno Shoot-Out-Test your Torque 9am - 4pm. All makes and models welcome. Compete by engine size to see who’s got the power! $10 to enter. Free lunch. Additional details www.centuryhd.com or 330.721.1702 Century Harley-Davidson, Medina June 15 - 22, 2013 The American Motorcycle Rally The American Motocycle Rally™ will encompass a 6000 mile trek, around the United States, over six days. The ride will not only test a rider’s stamina and endurance, but the mental capacity to follow directions and digest information during the event. Riders will Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

encounter some of the most beautiful scenery in the world; from desert to vast mountain ranges, incredible coast lines, plateaus and scenic farmland that define the United States americanmotorcyclerally.com June 15, 2013 Second annual Dutchtown Hatchery Festival $1,000.00 Poker Run The event will start at the New Washington American Legon on North Kibler St., June 15, 2013. Sign in 9AM, First out 9:30, Last out 11:30AM, last in by 4PM $1,5000 in prize money, $1,000.00 best hand, $300.00 second, $100 third and $100 worst hand. Plus other door prizes including free tickets on a new Superglide to be given away later that evening. New Washington American Legion 211 North Kibler St., New Washington OHIO www.newwashingtonoh.com June 15, 2013 DWIGHT REYNOLDS MEMORIAL RIDE Leaving from the Rushing Wind at noon and then riding some of Dwight’s favorite routes. Ending at Rushing Wind around 4pm for hangaround time prior to service at 6pm. Rushing Wind Biker Church 5715 E. Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701 For more information email: reynolds7691@yahoo.com

June 15, 2013 Fire and Iron Station 117 2nd Annual Charity Poker Run Come support Special Olympics of Knox County with a great poker run starting at Honey Buckets. Registration starts 10am, First Bike Out 11am Last Bike in at 4pm Honey Buckets 103 West Vine Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 www.fireandiron117.com June 15, 2013 Hearts of America Ride for the Deployed Presented by American Legion Post 257 Approx 110 mile poker run for the deployed military Start 10am 131 S. Water St., Loudonville, OH 44842 June 15, 2013 Ride for the Deployed Rain or Shine Registration Times: 10:00 a.m. till Noon Registration Site: American Legion Post #257, 131 South Water St., Loudonville, Ohio First Bike Out: 11:00 a.m. Last Bike In: 5:00 p.m. Vehicles Welcome www.heartsofamerica.org ThunderRoadsOhio.com

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Party on the Patio to “Save The Boobs” Kintz Bar 77 Lake St Delaware, Ohio 43015 1-7 pm $10/Person Donation 50/50Food Raffle Music Proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen Race for the cure Marietta Valley Riders Annual Father’s Day Poker Run Starts at VFW POST 5108 Pike St., Marietta First Bike Out at 11am, Last Bike in at 5pm $10 Single, $15 Couple

June 17, 2013 Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day! National initiative. www.ridetowork.org June 20, 2013 CPHD HOG Dinner Ride A.D. Farrow Centennial Park 12477 Broad St. Pataskala , OH 43062 6pm-8pm Led by Bill and Dave. Going to Road House 66. Meeting at CPHD. Meet at 6:00PM. Leave at 6:30PM June 20, 2013 HARLEY’s & HOT RODS Event 5pm-9pm Napoleon Harley-Davidson 419-592-7123 Music by The Harley Packer Band www.H-Dsales.com June 20 - 22, 2013 Ohio State HOG Rally 2013 The Ohio State HOG Rally will be held along the Ohio River from Steubenville to Cincinnati, Ohio There will be Music, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices in Lodging, Restaurants and more! www.ohstatehogrally.com June 20-23, 2013 Johnstown Thunder In The Valley Motorcycle Rally Johnstown, PA 15901 www.visitjohnstownpa.com/ thunderinthevalley/ June 21,2013 All-Star National Flat Track Series Ashland County Fair 1/2 mile motorcycle races Practice 5pm Races at 7:30pm June 22, 2013 Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati Open House 1799 Tennessee Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 11am-5pm Music by Scotty Bratcher Band. Food, Beverage, vendors. We will also have and old fashion Poker Run from the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum. Ride leaves the museum at 11am. The Museum is located at W 8th and Freeman Ave and will end at the Open House. Stunt rider Bubba Blackwell will be doing 2 shows. CONTINUED... 135

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Big Wish Charity Ride & Auction benefiting Make-A-Wish of central Ohio Charity Ride starting from different starting points ending at Amvet Post 51 Thornville Ohio. 1st rider out at 11a last ride in by 5p. Following ride is food, entertainment, live/silent auction. raffling a 2013 FatBoy Harley Davidson which tickets are on sale now $20.oo per ticket. Come out enjoy the day and help grant wishes for children in the central Ohio area. Starting Points - Fink’s H-D, AMVET’s Post 51, Eldorado’s Food and Spirits All Riders will end at AMVETS Post 51 by 5pm 9293 Thorn Twp Rd 79 NW, Thornville, Ohio 43076 Party in the Pavilion 11am - 3pm With DJ Mike, Hot dogs and side walk sale. Napoleon Harley-Davidson 419-592-7123 2nd Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show All Makes and Models Welcome. Bettsville American Legion Post 733 3751 W. St. Rt 12, Bettsville, OH 44815 3rd Annual Hospice Poker Run Presented by Ashland Eagle Riders Registrations starts at 10am, First Bike Out at 11am, Last Bike In at

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6:30pm Live Band, Bike Games, Food and Beverages! Ashland Eagles 400 Eastlake Drive, Ashland Ohio 44805 June 22, 2013 2nd Annual Ride For The Paws All proceeds from this ride go to the Humane Society of Allen County. Registration opens at 10:30 1st bike goes out at noon. $15 per bike $5 passenger Best Hand pays $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 there will be 7 cash door prizes. There will also be a 50/50, T’s, and a big raffle. There will be a hog roast, dinners will be $7 with 50% going to the shelter. Starting - Porter Pub 318 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801 419-979-8734 June 23, 2013 Centennial Park Harley-Davidson HOG MYSTERY RIDE Target Parking Lot 8100 East Broad Street, Pataskala , OH Led by Danny. Meet at Target parking lot. Meet at 9:30AM. Leave at 10:00AM. June 23, 2013 2nd Annual Founding Fathers RC FREEDOM RIDE Starts at Eastlake’s Boulevard of 500 Flags ride will benefit The Ghost Rider Foundation and Wags-4-Warriors www.FoundingFathersRC.com

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June 26-29, 2013 SturgisFest 2013 Motorcycle Rally in Downtown Sturgis, Michigan www.sturgisfestmi.com June 27, 2013 Century Bike Night Quaker Steak and Lube 7:00pm ride over for great wings, bikes....4094 Pearl Road, Medina, OH. Additional details www.centuryhd.com June 27-29, 2013 Thunder on the Grand Motorcycle Rally Barry Expo Center in Hastings, Michigan from June 27th, 2013 to June 30th, 2013. Location:-Barry Expo Center in Hastings, Michigan(1350 North M-37 Highway Hastings, Michigan) Registration:-100% of the money raised will go to the American Cancer Society Please Contact For More Information:-(517) 282-9846 We hope to see you there! www.thunderonthegrand.com June 28, 2013 24th Annual South East Harley-Davidson Ferrari Night Car and Bike Show, 2 stages of entertainment including Jonah Koslen and School Girl Crush. Special stunt show by Bubba Blackwell 23105 Aurora Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 www.southeastharley.com

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June 28 & 29, 2013 Cruise for a Cure - Scoot and Shoot Ride Benefits The Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. Register 9am - 10am for scenic ride with 3 fun stops to test your skills at dart throwing, golf and paint ball. Prizes will be awarded. $15 per person donation to ride includes lunch and chance to win.After the ride enjoy LIVE MUSIC by: 6 String Cowboy, lunch, great raffles and other entertainment 12pm - 4pm. $15 per person donation for non-riders includes lunch. For additional info www.centuryhd.com or 330.721.1702 June 29 & 30, 2013 1st Annual Greater Cleveland Aquarium Bike Run Greater Cleveland Aquarium & Lake Erie Harley-Davidson after ride party 1st Annual Greater Cleveland Aquarium Bike Run to benefit the Splash Fund. Registration begins at Lke Erie Harley Davidson in Avon @ 8:00 am. After party for participants begins @ 12:30 pm with food & b.verages June 29, 2013 15th Annual Run for the Money Free continental breakfast w/ registrationDoor prizes, Steak dinner Party in the Pavillion 4444 State Rd Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio June 29, 2013 B.A.L.D. RUN Starts and Ends @ American Legion Post #336 60 Chester St. Painesville, OH 44060 June 29, 2013 AMA PRO Flat Track Racing Dating back to 1984, AMA Pro Flat Track has made the trek to Lima, Ohio to take on the “cushion” Half-Mile at the Allen County Fairgrounds, and this year will be no exception. Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima Ohio www.amaproracing.com/ft/ June 29, 2013 15th Annual Run For The Money Cuyahoga Falls Moose Lodge 4444 State Rd Cuyahoga Falls Register at 11am - 1pm $15 per rider/$25 Rider & Passenger. Prizes, beverages & free Continental Breakfast. Live Band in the pavillion. Call Steve or more info 330-350-1367 June 29 & 30, 2013 Demo Days at A.D. Farrow-Downtown 491 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 9am-5pm Try out your dream bike! Harley-Davidson will pulling out all of their motorcycles for you to use! Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

June 30, 2013 COPS RIDE Cops Ride is a Cleveland area non-profit organization composed of volunteers from both the law enforcement community and the private sector. Cops Ride’s ambitious goal is to offer a long, enjoyable, and safe motorcycle ride every year as a fund raiser for various law enforcement related charities. To date, Cops Ride has donated $25,000 to local and state wide charities. 9am www.copsride.com June 30, 2013 Heartbeat of a Teddy Bear Run Heartbeat of a Teddy Bear was organized in memory of the 3 boys who lost their lives too soon from a coward shooter inside of Chardon High School in Chardon, OH. The first Teddy bear run was organized in a months time and delivered over 600 Teddy Bears to Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. www.facebook.com/groups/ heartbeatofateddybear July 6, 2013 Harley-Davidson DEMO Ride & Customer Appreciation Day Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati 1799 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229 www.harley-davidsonofcincinnati.com July 7, 2013 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show Martinsville, Indiana www.walneckswap.com July 7, 2013 Century Bike Afternoon at Fiore’s Ride over for a great Sunday afternoon with live music and great food. 3pm - 6pm.Fiore’s is located at 2179 E. Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH. Additional details www.centuryhd.com July 8-11, 2013 AVA International Voyager Rally The AVA International Rally is the largest gathering of Kawasaki Voyagers in the world, but also includes other motorcycle makes and models. This is a smaller family oriented rally which generally features from 250-350 attendees. Among the many activities are an optional rally event which varies from year to year, welcome dinner, guided rides, self-guided rides, the now famous Custom & Chrome Showdown, AVA Bike show for all makes and models, a motorcycle light show, Awards Banquet, door prizes, bike games, seminars, limited vendors, and other activities. Logan, Ohio amervoyassoc.org July 9, 2013 Century Bike Night Sonic Drive-In - rider over for live music, bikes, great food, fun people .99 c burgers and hotdogs. There will be live music by Cold Blue Steele.....6pm - 9pm. Sonic ThunderRoadsOhio.com

is located at 3280 Center Road, Brunswick, OH. Additional details www.centuryhd.com July 12 - 14, 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has been a well-deserved mainstay on the American road racing scene since 1962, and the legendary asphalt has seen some of the most exciting road racing action in the country. The weekend of July 12-14, 2013 does not intend to be the exception as the series heads back to Lexington, Ohio for the 31st time to take on the 2.4-mile, 15-turn natural terrain road course for another set of exciting shootouts. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington Ohio www.amaproracing.com July 13, 2013 Xenia Chrome Divas Riding Away Pain Poker Run This is a Poker Run which benefits the Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and plenty of fun. Ride will be throughout Greene County, Ohio. Registration at 11:00 am. Bikes out at noon. Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Davidson 1213 Cincinnati Ave., Xenia Ohio 45385 www.facebook.com/ xeniachromedivas July 13, 2013 CPHD HOG Freedom Ride A.D. Farrow Co Centennial Park 12477 Broad St. Pataskala , OH 43062 9:30am-5pm Led by Tim. Going to Charley HD in West Virginia. Meet at CPHD Parking Lot. Meet at 9:30AM. Leave at 10:00AM. BRING HELMETS! July 13, 2013 DEMO RIDE & Customer Appreciation Day Thoroughbred Harley-Davidson 8025 Action Blvd. Florence, KY 41042 859-282-2111 July 13, 2013 Red, White, and Blue BBQ Bike Town Harley-Davidson, Youngstown 5700 Interstate Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44515 www.hdbiketown.com July 13, 2013 New Life Baby Pantry Poker Run All Bikes Welcome - 50/50, Live Music, Trophies, Food Hebron, Ohio newlifepokerrun@gmail.com July 13, 2013 CPT Nick Rozanski Memorial Charity Ride The ride will begin at C&A Harley Davidson in Plain City, OH and will end at Quaker Steak & Lube on CONTINUED... 139

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Polaris Pkwy. There will also be a planned stop at the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial in Sunbury, OH for a short ceremony and moment of silence. Pre-registration ticket sales will be available until midnight on June 23, 2013. Event day ticket sales will be available at C&A Harley-Davidson in Plain City. Check-in & Registration: 9:00 am Ride Begins: 12:00 pm www.ca-hd.com July 14, 2013 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show “8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Rt. 37 & Hospital Rd. 252 Hospital Rd. Martinsville INDIANA 630-985-2097” www.walneckswap.com July 14, 2013 Madison Walker Memorial Toy Run This year will be our 8th annual run. Raising money for children, local families in need, and meningitis awareness. Located yearly at the Suffield Lyons Club in Suffield Ohio. Suffield Lyons Club madisonwalkertoyrun.org July 13, 2013 SOLON ITALIAN CLUB ANNUAL BENEFIT POKER RUN This year’s beneficiary: Salvatore Pulito He was born with Pulmonary Atresia, which is a lack of blood flow to the lungs. He is currently on a waiting list for a heart and double lung transplant. Includes dinner, music and after party $750/$250 prizes for best & worst hands Close hands can purchase 6th card at the end 50/50 Raffle SideboardsTV Raffle Start Registration: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Panini’s Bar & Grill, Twinsburg8870 Darrow Rd. (Rt. 91) Twinsburg, OH 44087 Finish Dinner starts: 5:00 pm Drawings: 6:30 pm Freeway Lanes, Solon 33185 Bainbridge Rd. Solon, OH 44139 www.SolonItalianClub.org July 14-21, 2013 Ogemaw Hills Bike Week Motorcycle Rally w/ Bike Shows, Races, Live Entertainment, Field Events, Vendors, and much more. A full week of fun! All motorcycles welcome - camping available. www.ogemawhillsbikeweek.com July 18, 2013 HARLEY’S & HOT RODS Event 5pm-9pm With DJ Tommy-GAMES Napoleon Harley-Davidson 419-592-7123 www.H-Dsales.com

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July 18-21, 2013 Indiana Boogie 2013 It’s been called a number of things... Bean Blossom Boogie, ABATE of Indiana’s Boogie, A.B.A.T.E. Boogie, The Boogie, etc. But now it is just the BOOGIE. Motorcycle Rodeo, Ride-In Bike Show, Scenic Bike Run, and so much more! Presented by ABATE of Indiana Lawrence County Recreational Park Springville, Indiana www.abateofindiana.org/events/ boogie.html July 18-20, 2013 Roar On The Shore Motorcycle Rally Erie, Pennsylvania www.roarontheshore.com July 18-21, 2013 Kentucky Bike Rally Formerly the Little Sturgis Rally Union County Fairgrounds Sturgis, Kentucky 42459 www.kentuckybikerally.com July 19 - 21, 2013 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Every year, tens of thousands enthusiasts join the AMA and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, and nearly 1,000 independent vendors at vintage motorcycling’s biggest bash. The event includes racing, the country’s largest motorcycle swap meet, seminars, stars from the sports past and present, bike shows and more, all designed to recapture a simpler time and remind us what’s fundamentally cool about riding motorcycles. Lexington, Ohio www.americanmotorcyclist.com/ events/amavintagemotorcycledays July 19 - 21, 2013 Wauseon National Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet 31st Annual event - featuring dirt and vintage racing and an antique motorcycle show. Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon Ohio www.wauseonnationalmeet.org/ July 20, 2013 Annual Biker Bash Poker Run Sisterhood of the Phoenix benefit for Special Olympics of Delaware County. 10 am-12 am $20 single/$25 couple. Live Music, Vendors, Food, Bike Games, Auction, Raffles, 50/50. Camping available. 1st bike out 11am-Last bike in 5pm. 2882 State Route 229 Ashley, Ohio 43003 July 20, 2013 Cruisin for St. Jude 46/7 Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 and VFW Post 3383 host a Poker Run to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 690 West Waterloo Road, Akron Ohio For more information visit www.rollingthunderohio2.org ThunderRoadsOhio.com

July 20, 2013 4th Annual Shawn Wilkes Memorial Poker Run Hickory Lake Inn - Newbury, Ohio Live Music, Chinese Auction, Door Prizes. Registration starts at 10:30, First Bike Out at Noon For more information please call Becky (440)313-8803 or Tammy (440) 829-9168 July 20, 2013 SPRC Biker Bash & Poker Run Live Music, Vendors, Food, Raffles, Bike Games, and so much more! 10am-12am. Poker Run first bike out at 11am, Last Bike in at 5pm 2882 State Route 229, Ashley, OH 43003 July 20 & 21, 2013 Demo Days A.D. Farrow Co-NorthStar 7754 St. Rt. 37 E. Sunbury, OH 43074 9am-5pm July 21, 2013 Greater Cleveland Scholarship Ride More details www.centuryhd.com July 21, 2013 West Side Cats 2nd Annual Poker Run & Bike Show Austintown Township Park – 6000 Kirk Road – Austintown, Ohio Special Guest : Don Cockcroft #12 from the Cleveland Browns and Author of “The 1980 Kardiac Kids - Our Untold Stories” will be there. Registration at 10:00am / First Bike Out 11:00am / Last Bike Out 12:00 noon ALL MOTORCYCLES WELCOME !!! Fee $15.00 per Bike / $5.00 Passenger / Bike Show $10.00 Bike Show at 1:00pm till 5:00pm / 12 Catagories - 30 Trophies Door Prizes – Chinese Raffle – 50/50 Raffle – Cornhole Contest

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ROCK n ROLL OUTLAWS.....................5

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Dave’s Hideaway.............................55

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Dayton Motorcycle Club....................98

Medina Cigar...................................20

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ADULT DAY CARE.............................20

Dirt Country Raceway....................117

Middletown Cycle............................18

SANDUSKY INNS.............................76

AKRON ELECTRIC COMPANY - TATTOO....113

Doc’s Deepwood Run......................138

MONSTER TATTOO SUPPLY.............114

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Morgantown Visitors Bureau............11

Schiets Motorsports.........................19

American Powersports.....................59

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SCOOTERS N SHOOTERS................138

AMERICAN SPIRITS..........................33

Evolve Tattoo.................................124

MOTORYCLE MAXX.........................72

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ARTS PARTS..................................145

F4 Customs....................................128

MOUNTAINFEST...............................35

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Frog Town USA..................................1

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SOUTH EAST GEARS CHEARS............15

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FROG TOWN USA ...................72, 107

Napoleon Harley-Davidson.................7

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Avon Boot Shop.............................113

Full Throttle Works........................120

Neidengard Harley-Davidson............37

SPORTYS.........................................89

Bailey Road Tavern ...........................3

Gatsby’s .........................................32

NEXT OF KIN.................................133

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BALCER PERFORMANCE.................129

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NORTH RIDGE YAMAHA.................113

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North Star Polaris............................11

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Thoroughbred Harley-Davidson.........99

BEARS SEAT KING..........................129

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Ohio Motorcycle...............................88

THUNDER IN THE VALLEY...............115

Beatty Construction........................114

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Old School Biker Brew....................148

Tourtec Trailers................................24

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BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland.........33

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Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Davidson...108

Harley-Davidson Sales Company of Cleveland......................19

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Triumph of Cincinnati......................101

Paradise Island Saloon.....................22

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Powder Keg Harley-Davidson.........104

Used Motorcycle Parts.....................85

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Quaker Steak & Lube Canton............23

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Villa Tavern...................................108

Quaker Steak & Lube Dayton..........109

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Walnecks Swap Meet.....................139

Quaker Steak & Lube Sheffield..........73

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Ride Now Auto sales......................114

Western Reserve Harley-Davidson....10

RIDER INSURANCE...........................86

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Roar on The Shore Rally...................77

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