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- 2ND ANNUAL -

She Rides Pink Ride PROMOTING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH • 11AM KICKSTANDS UP: 11AM FESSLERS LANE & COOKEVILLE KICKSTANDS DOWN: GRANVILLE MARINA & RESORT

$20 DONATION FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN “FOR THE CURE” • LUNCH ON THE WATER (INCLUDED) FREE GIFT FOR ALL WOMEN PARTICIPANTS • LIVE MUSIC

ATTENTION SONS, DADS, BROTHERS

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Boswell’s Harley-Davidson®, Nashville H.O.G. Chapter®, the Music City H.O.G.® Chapter & Ring of Fire H.O.G.® Chapter present:

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We are GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for all the ANGELS that lend us a wing, on a daily basis.

National Photojournalist Cooper Chilton

Ronny Mangrum aka “Rebel Ron”

Merry Hancock

Layout & Design Graphic Design Artist

Mechele MacDaniel

Ray “Easy Does It” Cole Regional Director Knoxville, Tennessee (865) 640-5711 easydoesitguy@gmail.com

Regional Director Middle Tennessee 615-496-1493

Do YOU have what it takes to be the next Regional Director of the CHATTANOOGA or Memphis area? Give us a call 615-792-0040

Ron Baptiste aka Pastor Ron

Chaplain’s Corner

FROM THE CORNER OF VETERAN’S DRIVE AND PATRIOT’S WAY

Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Da’Olde & Mitzi Alaska Correspondents

ON THE COVER

NATIONAL FOUNDERS

Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon

1528 Matlock Drive Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Corporate Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: 615-792-7580 e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net

Cover Bike: “THE REAPER” JOHN D. MOORE, STERLING MOTORS, INC. www.HotRodsChoppers.com (815) 625-2500 Model: PAM aka “P.K.” of Nashville, TN Cover Design: Brian Shearon

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Just How Many Mags From The Wannabe’s Actually Stay In Tennessee When They Sell To So Many Regional Areas?

Lordy, Lordy, how we are tested sometimes. I have been a virtual bitch today with a capital B and yet, I sit here and am thankful that I still have enough piss & vinegar in me to be a bitch. LOL We all have days when it just feels like everything is in alignment for the shit to keep hitting the fan, ALL DAY LONG! Like Brian says…….”Let Me Up”. But it’s 9pm and we’re getting ready to send the mag to the printer and this Letter From the Editor that I’ve started and stopped on for 3 days in a row is finally coming to fruition and I just stopped, took (3) long breaths and exhaled slowly (learned this from Dr. Oz) and it virtually makes all the difference in the world. I can literally feel my body relaxing, my mind re-focusing, my pulse slowing and becoming normal. It’s amazing how 3 deep breaths can change everything. Our world is on Fast-Forward all the time, now. And, while I do love technology; especially in our line of work, sometimes I just wonder what it’s going to change us into in the next (5) years. We’re just so stressed out and maxed out and literally at least 25 multi-tasks needing to be done at the same time……I think I’m going to go back to Yoga. I did it when I was pregnant and WoW!, did it ever change my life. But then a faster life got in the way and I moved so fast to keep up, it got left behind. Going to change that. Going back to what I know works; yoga & meditation

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Our daughter, “Biskit” is going in for the “sleeve surgery” and I cry when I think of how this is going to change her life. She has tried to come to terms but end up defeated since she was 13. She’s 5’7” so she carries the weight pretty well but she’s also 320 and while it’s like $24k for just the surgery here, just the basic, not counting anesthesiologist, operating room, follow-up care, it’s $8k in Mexico. So, that’s where she’s going (with accompaniment) but what does that say about our healthcare system that she has worked for a major corporation, one of the Fortune 500 for ten years and they denied her request for surgery? Instead of looking at it as long-term maintenance in a valued employee, they just say “nope, it’s cosmetic surgery and not covered”. Our daughter will be dead by the age of 30 if she doesn’t get this surgery; her ankles will collapse, her knee caps will blow out, her discs will deteriorate and all they can say is, “nope, not covered”. I apologize but I just have to throw down a big Bullshit! on that! It’s not a health-care system, but it is a system alright….kinda like the system in Vegas. Shoot your wad and walk away with jack. Pray for Biskit, please, my sisters & brothers. We love America and its’ people. That will never change. We love you bikers. toni & brian

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Years of Freedom!

ver the Labor Day weekend, 120,000 Harleys roared into Milwaukee for a love fest with the Motor Company. The party kicked off at the Summerfest grounds, where more than 60 bands would perform during the celebration. Lynyrd Sknyrd headlined for HOG members only, followed by Doobie Brothers, Bret Michaels, and 9 other artists.

Each night, a headline artist rocked the Marcus Amphitheater: Toby Keith, Aerosmith, and Kid Rock. There was an additional charge to see these performers. The press was not allowed to photograph, during these performances, so the included photos are courtesy of Harley-Davidson. Besides the Summerfest Grounds, the most popular place to be was the H-D Museum. The through the years collection of Harleys is spectacular! Also, there is a Night Train that washed up on Graham Island, Canada, on April 18, 2012, after traveling through the Pacific Ocean from the tsunami in Japan, March 11, 2011. It was not cleaned up or restored and is slowly rusting away. Also on display is the original concept drawing for a new riding club-HOG, and a bike, with sidecar, signed by all of the H-D employees for the 100th Anniversary. There are displays of tanks (my favorite was a bright red with a simple chrome logo from 1951) and engines over the years, as well as board track racers, hill climbers, and even one of Evil Knevelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jump bikes. One could spend many hours touring the museum. Parked out front 10

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was the Timeline Motorcycle, pictured with its builder Steve “Doc” Hopkins, owner of Doc’s Harley Davidson of Shawano County, WI. It is powered by 7 motors: F-Head, Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution Blockhead, and Twin Cam, totaling 538 cubic inches. It is 24.5 feet long and seats 10 people. Its paint depicts Harleys through the years. Doc told me it runs and can be seen on his website, wwwDOCSHD.com. Friday afternoon, Keith Wandell, Harley CEO, revved a Harley to close the NY Stock Exchange, to the cheers of the Board of Directors, joining him on stage, and the crowd at the museum. Would have been even better if the stock had closed higher. On Saturday morning, spectators begin lining the streets early for the Parade. At 10 am, the roar of 6,000 Harleys (including Willie G and Nancy) takes an hour to pass a given spot, on the sidewalk. Some riders carried the HOG chapter flags, one has 110 American Flags, and many dressed in costume. Arguably, the best costume was from Taiwan, with a larger than life cartoon character, complete with waving arms, accompanied by a troupe of riders in fearsome face paint. Batman and Robin made the ride, as did a large group from Mexico, in large black sombreros, naturally with orange trim. The Powertrain Plant was open for tours and the lines were long, as the Harley owners wanted to see how the heart of their beast was made to beat. The plant is automated, so

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that a 110 may follow a 96, which follows a 103, down the line. The parts seem to flow so that they all fit together into the proper engine. Harley hosted an Invitational Custom Bike Show. Strangely enough, it was won by a Honda. Personally, I preferred the Firehouse, but no one asked me. All of the area dealers had events going on. Milwaukee Harley was especially popular with its adult themed body painted ladies, mud wrestling, and wet t-shirt contests. There was too much to see and do in a weekend. Block parties every night, UFC fights, skill riding competition, Iron Elite Black Biker Jam, Women of Harley Unite!, Casa De Harley, and, did I mention, over 60 bands! What a blast! There was way more than any person could do. Too bad we have to wait five more years to go to the big show again. Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

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CLUBS

ORGANIZATIONS

Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs of the The Great State of Tennessee www.tenncoc.com

BACA

Board Members

State Chairman: Byrdman 1%er, AOA State VP Chairman: Tommy 1%er, AOA State Secretary, Webmaster: Keebler, American Steel MC State Treasurer: Doc, 4 Way In No Way Out MC COC Chaplain: Pastor Ron Baptiste, Covenant Confirmers MC AIM/NCOM Attorney: James J. Ramsey (Pops) Keltics MC

Tennessee Member Listing 2012-2013 4-Way In No Way Out MC American Steel MC A.R.M. Bikers For Christ M/M Black Pistons MC Boozefighters MC Bond Slaves MC Brothers of the Wheel MC Confederates MC Confederate Drifters MC Copperheads MC Covenant Confirmers MC Currahee MC Double Knuckle MC E.B.G.B. MC Fire and Iron MC Grim Reapers MC Highlanders MC His Laboring Few M/M In Country MC Iron Horsemen MC Iron Riders MC Keltics MC Leathernecks MC Leathernecks Confederation MC Mountain Rebels MC New Attitudes MC Nightriders MC Outlaws MC Peacemakers MC Soldiers for Jesus MC Sons of God MC Southern Sons MC Southern Souls MC Sons of Pennyrile MC Southern Journeymen MC Tri-Cities Motorcyclist MC True Sons MC Unforgotten MC US Military Vets MC Velvet Hammer MC Vendetta’s MC Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets MC Widowmakers MC Wind and Fire MC Zombies MC

Pres. Jay Barnes, Murfreesboro 615-364-1029, www.rollingthundertn1.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org

www.bacausa.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-951-4224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039)

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN Pres. Clay Tumlin, Knoxville 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net

BIKERS WHO CARE

www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN Pres. Alan Sipe, Johnson City 423-329-3152, www.rollingthundertn4.com

supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC. Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 Pres. Mike Morel, Martin City 731-431-2411 www.rollingthundertn6.com

BLUE KNIGHTS

The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv.bizland.com

CMT/ABATE

CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a nonprofit, political organization that was formed to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, we urge you to join. Local charters play a major rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective organization by contacting their area legislators to inform them of how the local membership feels about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991 Email: lnfo@cmtabate.com

SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS Action Not Words - NOW! Riders organizing to support and defend this country. A political movement of riders. All riders welcome! In addition to welcoming members of any other organization or affiliation. Welcoming non-riders and supporters as well. sonsoflibertyriders.com

T.H.R.C.A.

The Tennessee Honda Riders Club www.mthrc.org

Kerbela Motor Corps Donnie Anderson 865-806-2097 www.shrinershq.org

TN VALLEY RIDERS

Fayettevilte,TN Web page: tennesseevalleyriders.org Doesn’t matter what you ride or who you are everyone welcome. No dues, Fun Riding Group helping those in need. For more info triplef@cafes.net

MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE WWW.MAFT.US

MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt organization. We believe that educating the public to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as well other highway users will reduce accidents and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive drivers resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching new drivers in our High Schools awareness and defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the families of these accident victims at a Vigil each autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600

Motor Maids, Inc.

GWRRA

We are the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world’s largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-reigious and non-political organization. http://www.gwrra.org

MID SOUTH RIDERS

Meetings held the 2nd Sunday of the month @ Shady Rest Biker Bar,Timbte,TN www.midsouthriders.com

A diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. www.motormaids.org

PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS www.PatriotGuard.org

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher)  615974-3046

ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE

www.rollingthundertn1.com Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars! ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN

ASSOCIATIONS VFW Post 5266 Morristown, TN Riders Association

Open to all active duty, reservists, guards, and retired military members who are eligible to join the VFW. We meet at 7PM the 3rd Thurs. of each month at the Morristown VFW Post 5266. We are a Veteran driven Association, that supports the surrounding areas Veterans. We also support locally “The Daily Bread and Food On Foot.” Contact Michael Jacobs, President VFW Riders Association @ 423-312-6220 or on FaceBook @ VFW Riders Morristown, TN

Christian Motorcyclists Association

Organized in 1975 for the purpose of reaching the motorcycle world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The only requirement for becoming a member of CMA is that you be a Christian. For more info contact the TN State Coordinator, JW Allgood, 615-830-3183 or jwa400@comcast.net.

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TENNESSEE CHAPTERS Athens/Trinity Warriors #994 Kingsport/Rays of the Son #199 Chattanooga/Choo-Choo Wheels Knoxville/Inspiration Riders #64 of Worship #204 McMinnville/Holy Spirit Clarksville/Prayerborne Reigns #887 Eagles #467 Memphis/Wheels of Grace #710 Cleveland/Gatekeeper #615 Morristown/Lakeway Warriors #999 Columbia/Knights for Christ #448 Murfreesboro/Cornerstone Cookeville/Blood Bought Riders #940 Bikers #614 Mt. Juliet/Steel Witness #1205 Covington/Ransomed Riders #898 Nashville/Lions of Judah #405 Crossville/Cumberland Cruisers Paris/West TN Cruisers for Christ #802 for Christ #1002 Cumberland Gap/Clinton Pulaski/Redemption Riders #1100 Forming Chapter #2508 Springfield/ Bikers of Grace Dover/Iron Horse Revelators #1210 Forming Chapter #2738 Dyersburg/Dyersburg Tullahoma/Outriders for Christ #616 Disciples #978 Union City/Reelfoot Light Jackson/Steelhorse Prophets #709 Riders #897 Jonesborough/Fellowship of the Unashamed #1208

Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club

Contact: Grang Chapter Secretary @ e-mail: ironmason@hotmail. com or Past President: Free Bird @ freebird3d@yahoo.com

Southern Cruisers

www.southerncruisers.net #435 Beech River #273 Bristol #034 Chatanooga #058 Clarksville #410 Copperhill #323 Covington #285 Crossroads #320 Cumberland Gap #423 Eagle Bluff #211 Golden Circle #250 Greenville

#282 Highland Rim #000 Memphis #006 Middle #059 Montgomery Bell #077 Northeast #483 Northwest #153 Shiloh #246 South Central #001 Tennessee Valley #130 Upper Cumberland #193 West Tennessee

Revelators Motorcycle Ministries

Bristol TN Meeting and ride 1st Sat each month @ Burger king on west state st @ 830 am more info frank@ 423-963-5850 chaplin john @423-323-8812 ww.revelatorsmm.com

Wheels Of Faith Ministry

Road Riders for Jesus Ministries

A nondenominational organization with the purpose and goal of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through word & work, and to provide a Christian atmosphere where we gather and ride our motorcycles. www.wheelsoffaith.com

Confederate Sons Association

Women on Wheels Cool Lady Cruisers Chattanooga, TN joandcharlie@bellsouth.net

Road Riders For Jesus is an independent, Christian faith based, motorcycle ministry that began in 1999 near St. Louis, MO. We now have over 4,000 members world-wide. To find a local chapter, call Mike at 615-828-6446 or go to the national website at www.roadridersforjesus.org. Also check us out on Facebook! Cookeville, Tennessee see our web site for more info www.ConfederateSonsAssociation.com or e-mail larrybarnes@ConfederateSonsAssociation.com

Mercy Hands Street Ministries

P.O. Box 1515 Dickson, TN 37056 931-670-2351

W.O.W.

HOG CHAPTERS The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669

Hog Heaven Ministries Harley Riders for Jesus

Eastern Tennessee Chapter 865-457-7893

GOLD WING TOURING ASSN. CHAPTER HARPETH VALLEY RIDERS

Ghost River Chapter Collierville, TN ghostriverhog.com

American Legion Riders

Golden Circle Jackson Chapter 731-627-2288 www.qchoq.com

Vic Richardson 931-729-1091 hogheavennmislries@yahoo.com

Contact Damy & Joyce Emter, Chapter Directors Phone: 615-244-1456 e: DannyEmter@msn.com

(Post 95, Eastridge,TN) Open to American Legion Members and

Associates. We participate in parades, ceremonies, and promote motorcycle safety. We also provide a social atmosphere for Legion members who share the same interests. Join us for Fun, friendship and interesting motorcycle rides. ezriderintn@aol.com

Black Sheep

Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is more than just a motorcycle club. It’s a motorcycle ministry of men and women that ride for Jesus: helping and serving H.O.G. members and chapters across the country. For more information contact Jeff Pierce 615.653.5065 or visit our web site: wwwblacksheephdfc.org

Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministries

Chattanooga, TN. Meeting and ride 3rd Sat each month @ City Cafe on corner Lee Hwy and Bonny Oaks @ 11:00 AM more info Johnny @ 423 605 5026 ,www.roadridersforjesus.org

Middle Tennessee 615-771-7775 Murfreesboro Chapter 615-849-8025 615-242-6067 The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 865-977-1669 Memphis Chapter webguru@memphishog.com

Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org ThunderRoadsTennessee.com THUNDER THUNDERROADS ROADSMAGAZ MAGAZ28 THUNDER ROADS MAGAZ 2829

Nashville Music City Chapter 615-242-6067 Northwestern 731-885-1792 Thunder Creek Chattanooga Chapter 423-892-4888 Tri City Chapter 423-283-0422 Tuckessee Clarksville Chapter (931)648-1607 Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343 Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139

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Mule Town Chapter 931--540-0099 www.muletownrider.com

8th Annual

Confederate Flag Benefit By: Rebel Ron Photos by Brian Sherman & Tony Beazley

to play soon after they returned from a successful European tour. Also had a killer Outlaw country/rock band perform with a beautiful lady at the mic. Look for n August 10 the Roderick, Forrest’s War Angel Mary & the Tennessee Werewolves to break Horse camp 2072 of the Sons of Confederate out with their new video “Folsom Prison Blues.” We Veterans held their 8th annual benefit to also had local favorites play for us again this year, the help the Tennessee State Museum raise funds to always cool Howlin Brothers band, the fun & energetic conserve the most endangered Rebel battle flags in Phoenix Rising band, along with history influenced the museum’s collection. With the help of sponsors & Cartright & Halloway, a vaudeville banjo man, Johnny many dedicated volunteers along with the hundreds of Foodstamp, & special guest the lovely Jill Brooks who people who attend each year we have now saved four you will hear more about soon. We added some new flags & are working on the fifth one which is a huge acts to the lineup this year. A Bettie Page impersonator, silk First National Confederate flag that will require pin up star Shannon Million, who recreated an skit the $35,000 to make it last another 200 years. real Bettie performed in 1944. And we had a couple of This fun event is held at my 181 year old home place ladies from the Nashville Cirque Du Burlesque group in Peytonsville, Tenn. just outside of Historic Franklin. that literally lit up the stage that night! Unfortunately, As a long time history buff, particularly when it involves we ran out of time this year & could not get our pals in the War Between The States, I had the pleasure of Still Rollin on stage along with Nashville blues great, being friends with an elderly Brentwood man named Miranda Louise. Sorry, but we had more music than George Herbert who was the son of a Confederate we had time. If that wasn’t enough for you we had Baxter’s soldier. I once told Mr. Herbert how I never got a chance to meet a Rebel soldier since the last one died when I Tennessee Light Artillery on hand to make you jump was one year old back in 1958. He advised me that I ever so often when they fired the 12 pounder cannon. should embrace something that all soldiers held close We also had a caricature artist, vendors, lots of food, a to their hearts. Their battle flags! These mere pieces moonshine tasting tent, silent auction, & more. It was of cloth meant much more to them & were sacred to the great night that was cooler than normal because of the Southerners. They joined together for war under the cloud cover & that was OK. flags, they suffered long marches, cold nights, hunger, Need to thank our sponsors for helping us put on & brutal battles under these flags as well. The soldiers this show again. S & G Custom Cycles of Columbia also treasured the flags because the laughed, fought, who has an ad in TRM every month, Pabst Blue bled, cried, & even died under the colorful silk & cotton Ribbon beer, Grumpy’s Bail Bonds, Handy Hardware flags many of whom were made by lady friends & loved of Franklin, Short Mountain Distillery of Cookville, & the ones back home. Several years later I got to be friends Tilted Kilt restaurant of Hendersonville. Also need to with a lady that worked in the State museum & she thank my family & friends for their help/tolerance along had come up with a plan to help save the deteriorating with the dozens of volunteers who make this event flags. Sheila Green started the “Adopt A Flag” program happen every year. I can’t thank you all enough for over 10 years ago. The first one I chose was the huge helping my dream come true in saving these treasured silk battle flag of my ancestor’s, the 20th Tennessee old flags. Means more to me than I can explain. Volunteer Infantry. Needed $48,000 to complete that Especially want to thank the Tenn. Sons of one & we did in 2010. (It can be seen on display at the State museum today.) Next we saved the 1st/6th Tenn. Confederate Veterans for their generous donations Cavalry’s flag in 2011 & the 24th & 50th Tenn. Infantry every year from proceeds they get with the Confederate flags in 2012 thanks to Facebook donations and the Ft. specialty tags that are now available for motorcycles. Donelson Relic shop near Clarksville. We are gonna But a tag & save a flag is their motto & it is true!!! Also need $35,00 to save the 18th Tenn. Infantry’s huge silk need to send a thank you to the Order of Southern flag & it looks like we will have to have another party to Cross for donating every year as well. Too learn more complete it since our crowd was down this year simply about what we are doing & how you can help look because of the threat of rain. But that’s Ok. We like to for us on Facebook at “Confederate Flag Benefit aka have our old skool party in the field anyway. Join us Ronnaroo” or “Save Our Flags.” For the technically challenged out there who want to help save a piece of next year!!! unique Tenn. history please consider a tax deductible Despite the constant threat of rain all week not a donation to “Roderick camp 2072, 1114 Galloway single drop fell on the day of the day of the show. And Street, Columbia, Tenn. 39401.” If we Tennesseans what a show we had! My long time pal Mike Estes don’t save these flags who will? brought his powerful Southern rock band, Skinny Molly,

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THUNDER NEWS

Hollister Rally Approved for Next 10 Years

Hollister, CA - "The City Council members sent a roaring message to the motorcycle community that officials plan to hold a downtown rally for the next 10 years, even if city politics change" stated rally manager and CEO of World Dynamics Mark Cresswell. The 2013 Hollister motorcycle rally - the city's signature tradition - was the first in five years after shaky finances caused prior cancellations. Interim City Manager Bill Avera mentioned there would be an early termination clause in any rally contracts, while he also noted that next year's rally will be over three days, as opposed to the two days for the 2013 revival. "Most important, it lets people know we are committed to this and will allow us to bring in major sponsorships," Avera concluded. The officially sanctioned biker rally started in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Boozefighters' famed "invasion" of Hollister that inspired the Marlon Brando movie, "The Wild One." Mike Corbin sends his personal thanks to the thousands of riders that showed up for supporting Corbin in their efforts to keep Independence Day alive in Hollister. "I promise you next year will be even bigger and better so plan ahead and you may be surprised to hear that we're making our Annual Rider Appreciation Day 3 days also to coincide with the Hollister Rally", Corbin stated. Official Rally and Corbin Rider Appreciation Days are July 4-6th, 2014! This year, Corbin had a wide variety of motorcycle aftermarket manufacturers set up on Corbin’s lot as well as live entertainment, a bike show, food of all kinds free factory tours throughout the day and offered a 10% event discount and free installation to everyone that attended the rally which caused a traffic jam of bikes getting custom seats tailor made to fit their bikes and bodies.

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Boswell’s 1st Annual

RENDEZVOUS

oswell’s Harley Davidson held a Rendezvous of the HOG Chapters from all four of its locations August 1st through the 3rd. Jim Oliver’s Smokehouse in Monteagle hosted the 250 attendees, with great food and music, throughout the event. J.D. and Betsy Oliver went out of their way to provide a memorable time for all the HOG’s. So much of a good time was had, that the rooms, at the Smokehouse are almost sold out for the same weekend’s gathering next year. This was a good opportunity to get to know the HOG members from the various dealerships. Although there was much good entertainment Elle and the Highnotes, normally heard at the Music City Smokehouse, on Hermitage Avenue in Nashville were the highlight. Elle works up a sweat belting out the tunes! One wonders how she gets so much heart and sound out of such a small package. Bubba Boswell lead a ride of approximately 60 bikes to Russell Cave National Monument and then on to Lookout Mountain, including a stop at Point Park. The views are spectacular. The bikers were entertained by the cannon firing at the Park. The roads are curvy, making excellent riding. A light rain did little to dampen the spirits of the riders. The Russell Cave was used by the Native Americans for shelter. Displays are set up to show the inhabitants lifestyle, with the abundant water supply to the safe haven of the cave. Betsy Boswell worked hard to coordinate the event and it come off without a hitch. The attendees are looking forward to the next year’s Rendezvous! Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper

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Anti-establishment. Anti-rules. Nonconforming. The turbulent 1960s ushered in a whole new era of individual expression. It also saw the dawning of the Age of Dyna® motorcycles. Today’s Dyna® family of bikes still reflects that same youthful rebellion but in entirely new and updated ways with raw, custom styling and a tough, cutting-edge feel. Comfortable and easy to ride, they provide optimal performance while remaining an affordable entry into Big Twins. Dyna® models are a customizer’s dream. A great value, they offer an ideal platform from which to build the ultimate personalized motorcycle. And while the bikes are perfect for customization, many FXDWG Wide Glide® Long and Skinny Up Front. Fat and Low in the Back. riders choose Dyna® motorcycles for their straightAuthentic and Tough All Over off-the-line, pure custom look.The bikes also deliver awesome power. All Dyna® motorcycles boast the 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine and 6-speed Cruise ® Drive® transmission giving riders the power and performance they crave. With a custom heritage and stripped-down styling, the Dyna® line lets riders Fa mi Ly ov E rv iE w experience riding on their own terms, just as it has for well over 40 years. ® authentic, Premium and trulywith original, Custom Cruisers and handling pure, custom Big twin harley motorcycles Balanced performance

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FLSTC Heritage Softail® Classic

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A Darker, Lower, Meaner Iconic Boulevard Cruiser

FLSTN Softail® Deluxe

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Accessible and Powerful, Wrapped in Pure Nostalgic Beauty

Classic, Raw Bobber Style with Contemporary Power

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FXST Softail® Standard The Essentials of Softail® Style (AUS only)

True hardtail style. Smooth modern ride. There’s something about a Softail® model that just seems too good to be true. While the rigid-mounted engine and twin hidden rear shocks give the bikes the clean look of the hardtail models of old, cutting-edge technology delivers a smooth, modern, and comfortable ride customers expect from a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The unique look of the Softail® family reflects the richness of the Motor Company’s history as well as the current custom scene. The rigid-mounted, counter-balanced Twin Cam 103B™ engine delivers pavement-pounding torque and provides a tight, low-slung look. Exceptionally low seat heights support an intuitive riding experience, connecting riders to the road like no other motorcycle lineup.The Harley-Davidson tradition of complementing extraordinary styling with cutting-edge technology continues in model year 2014 with the Anti-lock Braking System now a standard feature on all Softail® motorcycles, except the Softail Slim® model where it remains an option.The Softail® family of motorcycles is truly authentic and original to Harley-Davidson. The models offer the perfect balance of low-slung styling, tight handling, and pure riding comfort. They represent both a look back at our heritage and a forward vision, proof that Harley-Davidson is never content to rest on its laurels.

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Agility. Power. Classic style. Sportster® motorcycles are 100% American legends. Ruling the back roads since 1957, this nimble, fun-to-ride family of motorcycles is steeped in racing history and authentic flat-track soul.The Sportster® motorcycle is a true American icon boasting classic, post WWII looks with a slim frame and profile. And while other motorcycle makers have followed the crowd with whiney, liquidcooled engines encased in plastic, the Sportster® model has stood proudly against the tide. Stamped steel and cast aluminum make up its heart and it beats to a different drum. Sportster® models are perfect for enthusiasts – especially young adults – who feel the need to ride to the beat of a difNEW FXDF Fat Bob® FXDWG Wide Glide® ferent drum. The diverse lineup’s customization possibilities A Beast with Big Power Long and Skinny Up Front. Fat and Low in the Back. make it easy to express individuality while incredible value and Unmistakable Attitude Authentic and Tough All Over makes owning a Sportster® model an affordable reality. Model Year 2014 enhancements make it even easier to enjoy the ride thanks to a new brake system, new electrical sysFa mi Ly ov E rv iE w tem, and new exhaust all New with Projectpure, rUsHMore enhancements the Most satisfying touring Motorcycle Modern technology Can Createsystem. With performance like a live custom Big twin harley®for motorcycles with Balanced performance and handling wire, nimble agility, and new confidence-inspiring features, the Sportster® family of bikes are an open invitation to take back the streets, block by block.

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FLHR Road King® Comfortable Long-distance Touring in Timeless Cruiser Style

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Confidence, comfort, and cargo space. The Harley-Davidson® Trike family is built for long-haul adventure. With smooth, clean lines, exceptional finishes and a seamless, purpose-built chassis straight from the factory, our authentic Trikes are like nothing else on the market. Designed specifically for three-wheel riding, the 2014 Harley-Davidson® Trike boasts a new and powerful Twin-Cooled™ High Output Twin Cam 103™ engine that’s complemented by 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission. Chrome details show through in the styling. Now add in Project RUSHMORE enhancements like the new best-in-class F a m i L y o Fv aE m r vi Li y E wo v E r v i E w Boom!™ Box 6.5 GT audio system, a more comfortably redesigned shotgun area, and confidence-inspiring braking improvements. It’s that combination of power and style that gives these vehicles the credentials to carry the Harley-Davidson name. ® ®

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With sleek, radical, drag-bike styling and the powerful liquid-cooled Revolution® engine, the V-Rod® family is the epitome of performance. These commanding models define “power cruiser.” Serious street bikes, they are pure custom V-Twin motorcycles with balanced performance, handling and audacious style.The V-Rod® lineup is set apart by its aggressive “urban-cool” style and race-inspired powertrain. Pushing out up to 125 horsepower, V-Rod® models attract riders who appreciate the mystique and heritage of Harley-Davidson but prefer a riding style geared towards pure muscle and performance. And that’s precisely what they get.The technology and precision in the Revolution® engine deliver explosive, off-the-line power with a 9,000 RPM redline. A race-inspired Assist & Slip clutch reduces clutch lever effort and mitigates rear wheel lockup during downshifting, while the Brembo® brake system with standard ABS delivers incredible stopping power for rider confidence. Low seat heights and improved overall ergonomics make the bikes accessible to more and more riders.Representing an alliance of explosive raw power, performance, precision technology, and radical style, the V-Rod® family commands the respect of all who cross its path.

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Biker Belles L to R: Shelly Rossmeyer, Kristy Swanson, Mean Street Mary, “T”, Gloria Struck, Laura Klock, Vicki RobertsSanfelipo, Diva Amy, Jessi Combs, Lisa, Cris Sommer-Simmons.

As the morning sun rose above the South Dakota valley known as Sturgis, I heard hundreds of motorcycles firing up for their day’s adventure. I reflected on how motorcycling has evolved in the past 73 years since Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began. From lumbering, little to no suspension work horses, the motorcycle has evolved into as comfortable a ride as could be found. For most, the ride to Sturgis has become a much more relaxed journey than that of the years of the no suspension, hard-tails scooting up the dirt roads and highways to the Worlds’ largest gathering of bikes and riders. Not only have the motorcycles made some major changes, the riders have as well. 42 28

In the past few years, there’s been a major change in who is riding these iron steeds. Women have been the largest and fastest growing rider group the motorcycling industry has ever experienced. In the past ten years, women have made up for a large percentage of the new riders on the highways. Yet, still, they are a minority ride group. While many of them are taking the handlebars themselves and riding their own, many others are enjoying riding on the back seat. It was from the first jump off the concrete block at 5 years old, onto my small, pull-start minibike, that I acquired my first feel of the freedom to ride. There’s really nothing to compare with the

feeling of two wheels and rumbling motor beneath me. For the past 40 some years, I’ve ridden my own. I’ve enjoyed off road and street riding. In my planning for the Sturgis 2013 trip, I registered for a women’s ride in Sturgis, The Biker Belles Ride. This ride is advertised as a “celebration of women in motorcycling”. Their mission statement reads: “The Biker Belles was created by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for two complementary purposes. The first is to raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling, celebrating the woman’s role in shaping the culture, art and history of motorcycling. The second is to

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use this event to raise funds for worthy local charities that would be of particular interest to these very women.” While I’ve been able to create Oklahoma’s largest women only ride for much the same reasons, (Women’s Ride Day Ride 2013, Tulsa) with over 120 women registered this year, I’ve never ridden in a women’s ride in any other state. As I left Sturgis that morning headed to Deadwood where the ride began, I was nearly giggly with anticipation of this wonderful day. Upon arrival atop the mountainous Deadwood Lodge Resort high above Deadwood, I could see that many women had already arrived and their license plates read from all over the 50 states and Canada. Inside, I met up with Cris Sommer-Simmons, a female rider who’s been a three time Hall of Fame inductee. She is the wife of Doobie Brothers Guitarist, Pat Simmons. They met in Sturgis and as she described it, “he needed a ride to eat after the concert, I gave him one and after breakfast at 1am in Sturgis, I never left his side.” Laura Klock, Vice President/Owner Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, met me with her larger than life smile. A beautiful lady rider who was the first mother-daughter-daughter trio in history to all hold land speed records at one time. Laura first set the World’s Fastest Bagger AMA National Land Speed Record in 2006. On this ride day, her smile was probably so large because her charity, Helping With Horsepower, was one of the benificiaries for the days ride. Her charity empowers and encourages young women through hands on projects and raises funds for worthy charities. Her passion for what she does shines through her smile. See more on her charity at www.helpingwithhorsepower.com.

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Jessi Combs, television host All Girl’s Garage, donated her Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson 2013 Softail Slim to the Belle Riders auction. She explained that she customized this bike to be appealing to man or woman. She built it to be a “low, Sexy Long Bike”. From it’s beautiful brown and Cadillac white paint to the hand tooled seat done by Jessi herself, this bike was all that and more. Next, I experienced a wonderful symposium of some of the industry’s most powerful women including, Laura, Jessi and Cris along with Shelly October 2013

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Rossmeyer, Vicki RobertsSanfelipo, Tigra Tsujikawa, Trish of Baker Transmission and celebrity rider, Kristy Swanson. A special appearance was made by Motor Maids Matriarch, Gloria Struck who has been riding over 71 years. She started at 16 years old. A simply beautiful woman who still rides hers to Sturgis! It was now time for the ride. I was thrilled to ride with women from across the nation who rode fast and hard through the sweeping twists and turns of South Dakota, Black Hills area. I was honored to ride alongside Mean Street Mary, Flash and many more. We were filmed throughout the ride by the moving film crews including the CMT film crew and famous photographer, Michael Lichter. I was quite saddened that Michael dropped and broke a camera just as he was about to shoot my bike, Lola, and I. A strange circumstance of which my newfound riding buddies teased me through the rest of the day. The finale of the Biker Belles Ride was highlighted by Pat Simmons buying the auction bike built by Jessi Combs for his wife Cris for their 24th wedding anniversary of same day! Jessi Combs and Shelly Rossmeyer were brought to tears by the transaction of the bike theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d donated. Over $36,000 was raised for the charities, Helping With Horsepower and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

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Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc. homestead.com Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website

“WHY OUR CHURCH?”

Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. can claim the title of “The First Successful Biker Church” in the country. There are now currently over three hundred thousand “biker Churches” in America. I recently did an interview for Time Magazine regarding this new Church move in our country. There has been a lot of controversy over what goes on in our Church services and what we are about, so I would like to clear up all the rumors. When God first called me to start a “biker Church” all my minister friends suggested that I not do it, because they didn’t think the public would feel safe in a “biker atmosphere.” But one thing I have found out about God, He will always calls you to do the impossible; therefore man cannot take the credit for what only God can do! There are many testimonies that I could share with you regarding all the adversities that we ran into at first but God has overcome them all. First let me give you the really great news; “In the next two months we will have paid off our entire debt and our “Biker Church property,” we will be totally debt free! We now own an entire corner in downtown Springfield that is insured for over two million dollars. With the economy, the housing market and health care in decline, here is a bunch of bikers that have paid off their debt while other churches have gone under. We must be doing something right! We also have the “TN Biker Medical Clinic” a free clinic to bikers, and a free support group meeting every Monday night. We have two custom motorcycles on the stage along with a chopper front end as our pulpit. When it’s time to 32

start the service, we start up the motorcycles; those are our church bells that signal the start of service. We don’t do normal church music, we have bands that play gospel rock, southern rock and blues gospel, there’s also a light show with a fog machine going. This is a church you can ride your motorcycles to and wear your blue jeans & leathers. God is interested in what’s in your heart more then what’s on your back. Most bikers know that I am Pastor & Chaplain to a lot of the secular clubs in Tennessee and several other states, but our Church is not limited just to Patch Holders, everybody is welcome, the weekend warriors, probates, hangarounds, the new riders, all types of bikers and even the non-biker. Here you’ll find hope, acceptance, and meaning for your life. We do not put anybody down for their past lifestyles because we all have one, including myself. However we do not compromise the Word of God with anyone. We do not teach man’s denominational doctrines, everything we minister is straight from the Word of God. We are not your traditional church, but we are a part of the Body of Christ that is reaching the lost that will not go into a traditional church. I am very much aware that our Church is not for everybody, but if you’re reading this article, then you’re a good fit. Why don’t you just visit us sometime and see how God is working in biker’s lives just like yours. Visit our website then come see us, you’ll be glad you did! Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads Tennessee i have chosen this name for our monthly recipe page, as that was what my mother, rest her soul, always used to say when I would assist her in the kitchen. mom was an avid supporter of the kiss (keep it simple sweetie) method of cooking. i now, more than ever, truely appreciate her philosophy of always taking shortcuts where you can, as long as your ultimate outcome is that of down home, labor of love cooking.

GHOULISHLY GOOD LASAGNA ROLL-UPS

1 Lb. of Ground Chuck 12 Cooked “al dente” Lasagna Noodles 4 Cloves of Garlic; minced 1 Tbls. of Parsley, Basil, Oregano & Italian Seasoning all mixed in a small bowl 1 Pinch of Nutmeg added to the above spices 1 Jar of your favorite Spaghetti Sauce 1 Pkg. (1 Lb.) of of Kraft Shredded Italian Five Cheese which has a touch of Philly Cream Cheese included 1 Can of Oregano & Basil Diced Tomatoes; drained 2 Large Eggs 1 Tub of Philadelphia Italian Herb Cooking Creme (in the butter refrigerated isle) 1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese; divided Couple dashes of Worchesteshire sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray some butter spray in a large skillet and put in your room temperature ground beef. Break it up with a potato masher and also a wooden spoon. Kinda’ push it down a bit and even it out and then just let it brown really good before flipping over to do the same on other side. There’s so much flavor in meat when you get it nice and seared really brown. In another medium sized bowl, mix up your spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, and 1/2 of Parmesan cheese. Set aside and in another bowl mix up the scrambled eggs, cooking creme, shredded cheese (half the bag) and your spices mixture. In a 13x9 baking dish sprayed down with cooking spray, place a thin layer of the meat mixture down as a bed for the rolled noodles. Take each noodle and spread apprx. 3 Tbls. per noodle with cheese mixture; going the full length of the noodle. Gently roll up and place seam sides down in your bed of sauce. Top noodles generously with remaining sauce and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, cover the entire dish with the remaining 8 ozs. of shredded cheese and place back in oven until brown and bubbly. Serve with hot, crusty, Italian bread and parsley butter. Ghosts don’t count calories so eat up & enjoy! I adore spicey & sweet so this pie really hits me on all cylinders.

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THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN’S BACON & BOURBON APPLE PIE

1/2 Cup of Packed Brown Sugar 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 3/4 Cup Flour; divided 1/2 Stick Cold Butter; divided 10 Slices of Hickory Smoked Bacon cooked crisp but not burned 1 Pre-Made Pie Crust 6 Cups of Golden Delicious Apples; cored, peeled & sliced (6 cups = 6 large apples) Invest in an apple corer; they’re inexpensive and very useful. 3/4 Cup of Granulated Sugar or Splenda 2 Tbls. of Bourbon or a splash more 1 tsp. of pure Vanilla Preheat oven to 400 degrees Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the flour in medium bowl. If you have a pastry cutter, cut half the butter into mix. If not, just use two butter knives and criss-cross cutting the butter into the mixture until resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in rough chopped bacon. Place crust in 9 inch pie plate. Put apples in large bowl and add granulated sugar or baking Splenda, remaining flour, bourbon and vanilla; mix lightly but thoroughly. Spoon into crust. Take remaining butter and cut into small dabs and place all around the pie; the more the better. Let’s face it, if you’re going to eat a decadent dessert, why worry about the damn butter? Am I right? Cover with crumb topping and place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce oven down to 350 and bake another 30 minutes. Cool slightly but still toasty warm with homemade brand of your favorite vanilla ice-cream. This is without a doubt such an easy recipe and it will make you slap somebody upside the head it’s that dang good. Ichabod Crane actually put his head back on just so he could eat this dang pie! WooHoo!! * You can substitute for other brands of apples but the Golden Delicious holds up well in cooking as does the Granny Smith, but they tend to be a tad tart so might need extra sugar. Could also serve with homemade whipped cream, but not that tub stuff. If you don’t make your own, use the quality extra creamy spray can kind.

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Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: When you think of veterans riding motorcycles what organizations do you think of first? There are many out there. Some large, some small, some national and some local. All are very welcoming to veteran riders and all do great things for selfless reasons. The one I would like to highlight this month is the American Legion Riders. The American Legion Riders were the idea of two veteran members of the American Legion, Chuck “Tramp” Dare and Bill “Polka” Kaledas. In 1993 they organized a motorcycle enthusiast group at Legion Post 396 in Garden City, Michigan. They took their idea up the chain of command and the idea caught fire. It wasn’t long before Legion Posts around the country were starting their own “Legion riders” chapters. There are now over 106,000 American Legion Riders who meet in over a thousand Legion chapters and at least three foreign countries. This organization has continued to grow and raise money for many causes like children’s hospitals, schools, veteran’s homes, wounded service members and scholarships. In 2006 the Legion Riders created the Legacy Scholarship fund to provide scholarships to the children of U.S. military personnel killed since September 11, 2001. It is estimated that over 11,000 children have lost a parent in the war overseas. That number continues to grow each day even as we are drawing down the force in Afghanistan. To raise money for the Legacy Fund the riders do a national Legion Legacy Run. The eighth annual American Legion Legacy Run, sponsored by USAA, left Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 18 and traveled through Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma before ending up in League City, Texas, on August 22.

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The ride covered 1,500 miles in four days and raised a whopping $764,000. That doesn’t happen by accident. There is a lot of hard work and planning that go into such a successful ride. Next time you see a Legion Rider give him or her a big “Bro Hug” and a thank you for what they are doing for America’s veterans and their families. At the end of August I had the honor of speaking to the United Auto Workers National Veterans Conference at the Walter Reuther Family Center at Black Lake, Michigan. I spoke about the thousands of American service members who have been abandoned at the end of our country’s conflicts since World War II. While some of the veterans who attended were very familiar with the plight of Sergeant Bowe R. Bergdahl I was reminded that the majority of Americans don’t know we have a confirmed live American soldier in captivity today. October marks the 52nd month of captivity for Hailey, Idaho native Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. You may recall the Beaver Creek Fire that raged and burned over 108,000 acres in the vicinity of Hailey a few weeks ago. The fire not only burned some of the country’s prettiest wild forest but also devastated the local economy. Bowe’s mother and father spend what money they have telling the world about their captive son and doing their best to make sure he isn’t abandoned. The fire hit them especially hard. If you want to do something to help the Bergdahl’s you can make a donation to the “Bring Bowe Back Fund” at any U.S. Bank. Just tell the teller what you want to do, they can look it up and get your donation to the fund in Hailey. In September Bowe had a close call when a U.S. drone hit a meeting of Haqqani leadership, killing about 7 including the number 2 guy. Early reports made it sound like Bowe had also been injured or killed. Luckily he was not injured but I’m sure his parents were on needles and pins. It’s hard to imagine what 4 years of that must do to a family. We need to bring Bowe home. Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those can’t. Bulldog

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Partners with Champion Bike Builder Dar Holdsworth Bike Company

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur Toby Keith has taken his love of motorcycles to a new level as he partners with Brass Balls Cycles’ Dar Holdsworth as co-owner of the award-winning, Oklahoma Citybased custom/production bike builder. The partnership will be publicly announcedAugust 6 as Keith returns to headline the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle Rally. Also at The Chip, Holdsworth and the Brass Balls team will be featured in a Bike Build-Off being filmed for CMT. The finished motorcycle will be given to a Vietnam vet at the conclusion of the event. “This partnership will help Brass Balls Cycles increase its U.S. market presence, as well as expand the brand internationally,” Holdsworth says. “We will be revealing new and revised models in the near future and, as 36

always, proudly power our bikes with American made S&S V-Twin motors.” A longtime motorcycling enthusiast (as depicted in his “American Ride” video), Keith met Holdsworth through the Pros 4 Vets organization. Earlier this year, Brass Balls Cycles built a custom bike that was raffled to support the Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral project. About Toby Keith: Featured on the cover of the current issue of Forbes and named the highest-paid country performer of 2013, Keith is known for many successful ventures including his I Love This Bar And Grill restaurant chain, Wild Shot Mezcal and more. But his business acumen is secondary to his success as a music creator and performer. His latest single “Drinks After Work” is rocketing up the charts, and leads an upcoming album of new music. And his Hammer

Down Tour, Presented By Ford F-Series will continue to pack venues nationwide into the fall. About Dar Holdsworth: An Air Force veteran of Desert Storm, Holdsworth is a twotime AMD World Champion custom/production motorcycle builder who founded Brass Balls Cycles in 2006. The company specializes in timeless and uncompromising American motorcycles, offering a line of Bobbers, Choppers and Sport Cruisers.Passionately owned by Dar Holdsworth & Toby Keith. www.BrassBallsCycles.com

“T” Honored To Participate In Toby Keith/Brass Balls Cycles Partnership Celebration My heart raced as this press release was sent to me while cruising the Black Hills of South Dakota attending the 73rd Annual Sturgis Rally. I’d been anxiously anticipating this as I’d had Thunder Roads Magazine

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knowledge of the announcement for a month. Dar Holdsworth has been a good friend who I’ve admired and watched take his bike building from learning the ropes and mastering the skills through good friends and due diligence, to moving up the ranks to a first place in 2012 in the AMD World Championship. This year, I had the honor of watching the build of this cover bike as he competed in the CMT Beauty and the Beast Bike Build-Off in Sturgis. Of course, as I knew they would, Brass Balls Cycles took first place once again in Sturgis. I was honored to be a part of that

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celebration with this wonderful group of individuals. Dar doesn’t do this alone and he’s the first to give credit to those around him who have helped him along the way. From his lovely wife, Latrisha and their 3 children, to his builders in the shop, to those who have donated thousands of dollars worth of parts and labor to build the numerous veteran give- away bikes, he lets everyone know who helps him hoping, they too, will get a step up. I like that about Dar. He’s the kind of guy that would love to stand on the top platform, but doesn’t wish to stand there alone! His builds reflect his attention to detail. His compassion for others shows in the number of bikes he’s built for veterans and veteran charities. This is what attracted the attention of singer, songwriter, Toby Keith. I was one of a honored few media friends to enjoy a toast backstage in Sturgis with Toby Keith, Dar and the Brass Balls Cycles staff. (Toast consisted of Wild Shot Mexcal in Red Solo Cup, of course!) Toby commented that Brass Balls had first caught his eye when he was presented with a bike built by Dar on a vet project they were both involved. He went on to say that Dar’s Patriotism, honesty, drive and big heart combined with his “family comes first” spirit, drew him closer to the builder. Toby ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

observed the number of bikes Dar was building out of pocket to help others and felt that he may be able to help this Oklahoma City builder by partnering with him. After a few phone calls and visits to the shop, he and Dar were able to begin what looks to be a great partnership in the making. I can’t wait to see what their two great minds will create for all of us to enjoy! After the toast and an excellent concert by Toby, Dar was called on stage to present a bike to a veteran. This time it was the most special Vietnam veteran Dar knows, his own father. He has been his inspiration since 1985 when he adopted Dar from an orphanage and took him in as if his own flesh and blood. Dar followed in his footsteps by serving in the Air Force touring Desert Storm before his time in the military expired. The bike, shown here, was presented to his father and went on to win the build off the following day. What a great Sturgis trip for this builder and his company!

WEST TENNESSEE VALLEY RALLY 2013 BY MECHELE MACDANIEL

Mike Owen had a dream of creating a rally where people could come for a long weekend, hide their keys, blow off some steam, have a blast, and not worry about one single thing. They say the third time is a charm. Well it worked for Mike. This was one of the very best rallies that I have ever attended and the prices to get in are always the cheapest. The weather was perfect the entire time. The drive from Nashville through the valley’s and hills of Tennessee was absolutely beautiful. We arrived Friday afternoon, me, my BFF Dana, and our driver Tanna. The place was packed with tents of all shapes and sizes, campers, RV’s, motor homes, and of course tons of bikes. There were vendors of all kinds, a huge beer tent, a mechanical bull, and loads of entertainment. Friday evening featured the band Geneva, who totally rocked the rally, as this is her 10 year tour, followed by an after party at our camp site complete with coffin bar and dance pole. Saturday was filled with bike games, a poker run, and of course the bike show which I had the honor of helping judge along with Jim “Gravedigger” Robertson of United Cycles located in Jackson TN. Best paint went to none other than Jimmy Williams and his 07 HD Ultra Classic. Best Metric went to Scott Payne’s Blue Fury. Best American Made went to Bo Arnold and his Heritage Softail. Best Original went to Pat Veazey’s blue and white 77 Shovel Head. Best of show went to Brad Hossie and his 2013 Black Street Glide. Congratulations guys! Job well done. This year the trophies were Yager Bottles! Through out the day, the band Stormgate entertained us with some awesome tunes and after the bike show The Kimberlie Helton Band rocked our Saturday night! The after party of course was again at our camp site and we closed the evening and rally with a bang.

Thank you Doc Rick for the accommodations and for always being a wonderful host. Many thanks to all the great vendors and awesome bands. A special thanks to Mike & Barb Owen, Gary and all the crew for ANOTHER fantastic rally and for your hospitality to me, Dana, Tanna, and Thunder Roads Magazine. You did an amazing job of putting together a rally to remember and look forward to next year! Keep dreaming Mike!

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Scottsdale motorcycle racer joins prestigious competitors club with a two way record of 201.02 mph Motorcyclist Valerie Thompson, a multiple land speed record holder becomes newest member of BUB Speed Trials ”201 MPH Club” at Bonneville Salt Flats. (Scottsdale, AZ) – September 10, 2013 –Valerie Thompson is a 5-Time Land Speed Record Holder and owner/driver of Valerie Thompson Racing (VTR). Valerie enjoyed a successful summer racing her CTEK Battery Chargers sponsored BMW S 1000 RR at two of the premiere land speed racing events on the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah. Thompson’s first Bonneville competition was the 65th Annual Southern California Timing Association’s Speedweek event, held August 10-16. “We were plagued with electronic issues all week that kept us sidelined. With help from BMW Motorrad, Heads Up Performance, BMW of Utah and BMW of San Diego we made three runs on the last full day of competition with a top speed of 203 mph, to date, my fastest run on the Salt,” stated Thompson. The BUB Speed Trials, a motorcycle-only competition was held August 24 through 29 on the wind swept Salt Flats. Thompson became an official member of the BUB Speed Trials 201 MPH Club after posting a record two way average speed of 201.02 mph in the 1000cc MPS/AG class. Unfortunately, her record was surpassed later in the event “They say you don’t own a record, they are only on loan. It would have been nice if they loaned it to me for a bit longer” said a smiling Thompson “Thanks to Scott Horner, Bob Clark and Steve Davidson, our BMW was performing much better at BUB as soon as it rolledoff the trailer. Even with the strong winds I achieved a long-time goal of joining the BUB 201 MPH Club here on the Salt,” stated Thompson. “I’ve taken my BMW over 200 mph multiple times, but it was always on paved tracks. Exceeding 200 mph on the salt at Bonneville is extremely gratifying due to the difficulty to achieve those speeds on the irregular, unpredictable surface,” added Thompson. Thompson is also a member of the Mojave Magnum 200 MPH Club and Texas Mile 200 MPH Club. She set a personal best top speed of 212 mph on her BMW S 1000 RR during the March 2013 Texas Mile competition.

Valerie Thompson Background

Valerie is a five-time land speed record holder and owner/driver of the Valerie Thompson Land Speed Racing Motorcycle Team who has also competed in the All Harley Drag Racing Association and National Hot Rod Association drag racing series. She set a personal best top speed of 212 mph on her CTEK sponsored BMW S 1000 RR during the March 2013 Texas Mile competition. Thompson is an official member of the BUB Speed Trials 201 MPH Club, the Mojave Magnum 200 MPH Club and Texas Mile 200 MPH Club. Valerie Thompson Racing Sponsors include: CTEK Battery Chargers, HP Race Parts, TROON Enterprises, Vision Wheel, Metro Auto Auction, Stay Fast, MS Production, SICOM Brakes & Clutches, Orlando Autobody, Schuberth Head Protection Technology, Go AZ Motorcycles of Scottsdale, Worldwide Bearings, Stand-Up Photos, Hyperpro Suspension Technology, Avon Tyres, Vortex and Shorai Battery. Additional Information Sources & Photos www.speedtrialsbybub.com http://www.scta-bni.org Photo Credit: Horst Rosler www.valeriethompsonracing.com https://www.facebook.com/ValerieFanPage Video of 208 mph pass at 2012 Ohio Mile: http://www.youtube.com/

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

“2 MILLION BIKERS TO DC” TRUMPS “MILLION MUSLIM MARCH”

A few dozen demonstrators attending a rally on the National Mall, once billed as the “Million Muslim March”, were vastly outnumbered by hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders from across America participating in the “2 Million Bikers to DC” ride to honor September 11 victims and to counter the pro-Muslim rally that many said was inappropriate for such a solemn day in U.S. history. The American Muslim Political Action Committee scheduled the rally to draw attention to what it said is an unfair and ongoing fear of Muslims after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Among the bikers, however, the provocatively scheduled rally was considered an insult to the nearly 3,000 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001, when Islamic terrorists hijacked three commercial jets and crashed them into the World Trade Center buildings in New York and the Pentagon in Arlington. Another hijacked plane headed for Washington, D.C. crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Though the biker gathering fell short of 2 million strong, some estimates ran as high as 880,000 riders, and “What began as an idea on Facebook quickly turned into a national movement thanks to social media and dedicated bikers from around the nation,” wrote the Examiner.com; and as bikers from as far away as the west coast began their journey to D.C., Twitter lit up with photos and videos showing thousands of bikes overflowing out of rest stops and parking lots as the hastily organized ride gained momentum. So many turned out that plans to have them ride through the streets of the Capital had to be changed, particularly in light of the fact that local authorities denied a permit that would have provided the riders a police escort through traffic -- a sore spot with organizers who believe the denial was for political purposes. “We didn’t need a permit in the first place,” National Event Organizer Belinda Bee told a local Fox News station, citing D.C. law; “it shall not be an offense to assemble or parade on a District street, sidewalk, or other public way, or in a District park, without having provided notice or obtained an approved assembly plan.” So the event went on -- legally -- without the permit, although the group apologized to the public that “What could have been a one or two hour ride through” tied up Beltway traffic from early morning into the afternoon. Co-founders Belinda Bee and “Top Fuel” Bill Williamson credited everyone who helped with the unprecedented success of this year’s ride, and promised another ride next year, “and every year for September 11.” “Sending out a BIG Thank You to all who supported and cheered on the 2 Million Bikers to DC ride,” e-mailed Angel Richardson, a member of the NCOM Board of Directors who attended the hugely successful event; “We have a kick ass bunch of patriots!” CHRISTIAN AND VETERAN BIKERS SUE OVER BEING THROWN OUT OF FAIR

Motorcyclists who were thrown out of the Florida State Fair for displaying their love of America and Christianity on their vests must amend their lawsuit, a federal judge has ruled. According to Courthouse News, Mark Denico, Thomas Griswold 42

Jr., Timothy Newberry and Dennis Walsted had arrived at the Florida State Fair on Feb. 7, 2010. Denico and Griswold are members of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, while Newberry and Walsted belong to the Spirit Riders Motorcycle Ministry. Walsted said he was planning to “lead all the motorcyclists in prayer once inside the fair,” but he and the others were escorted out once they paid for admission. Fair rules ban gang colors or signs, and members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office told the quartet that they could not enter the fair while wearing vests with the patches indicating motorcycle club membership. Tampa Bay Times reported that approximately 50 bikers from numerous clubs were turned away that day. In their subsequent lawsuit, the four accused law enforcement and fair officials of violating their First Amendment rights to freedom of association and religion. U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington nevertheless dismissed the complaint without prejudice because it failed to specifically indicate claims under the federal civil right law Section 1983, which creates a private right of action for civil damages. The fair demonstrated that the “plaintiffs’ naked reference to § 1983 is insufficient for defendants or this court to assume that they intended to bring [counts one through nine] under its rubric,” according to the ruling. “Plaintiffs may have identified constitutional rights alleged to have been violated, but have failed to allege causes of action associated with those violations,” Covington added. The judge also declined to give the plaintiffs an injunction restraining the defendants from “ordering, compelling, bullying, requesting, coercing, or threatening a member of a motorcycle club or motorcycle ministry to remove their vests with ‘patches’ on them signifying membership within a particular organization.” Injunctions are appropriate only if plaintiffs can show they will continue to be harmed during the course of litigation, according to the ruling. “Conspicuously absent from the operative complaint is any allegation that the plaintiffs intend to return to the Florida Stair Fair wearing their prohibited patches or that the plaintiffs face specific future harm at the hands of the defendants,” Covington wrote. Vaguely alleging that “the Florida State Fair Authority will continue to selectively exclude certain motorcyclists from the fair” is not sufficient to reach the standard for an injunction, the court ruled, and so the club members must amend their complaint before moving forward with the lawsuit. MOTORCYCLIST FINED FOR TIRE TREADS

A New York rider who set out for a Friday the 13th motorcycle trip to Port Dover, Ontario told local CTV News that he was unfairly ticketed and pulled off the roads by Waterloo Regional Police in Canada. Jeff Selby of Elmira, NY claims the officers were excessive in their punishment after a routine roadside check found the tread on his motorcycle tires was point five millimeters under code. Selby says he offered to drive his bike straight to a repair shop to have the tire replaced but the officers said no. “He goes it doesn’t matter. Your bike will be off the road as of today. We’re gonna take your plate, we’re gonna charge you and you’re gonna have to get a tow truck.” Selby told the news station that he understands the safety concerns but says he has a clean driving record and deserves a warning first, and that the five hundred or more dollars he’s now facing in fines, relicensing fees and towing cost is exorbitant. Police there say the law is the law and you can’t put a price on safety, adding that when it comes to safety there’s no room for warnings or second chances

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Incidences of cars pulling out in front of motorcyclists run regularly in headlines -- locally, statewide and throughout the nation -- and there could be a scientific reason. Recent research by a Texas Tech University psychologist suggests that the regularity of this problem isn’t necessarily a case of poor driving or carelessness, but may be related to a basic human judgment error. Pat DeLucia, the coordinator of the Human Factors Psychology Program, said her results show that small, near objects can appear farther away than larger, farther objects. The study is published in the peer-reviewed scientific psychology journal “Current Directions in Psychological Science.” An interest in softball prompted DeLucia to study how the human brain perceives objects, their size and motion and an object’s time to impact. Her finding -- that an object’s size affects distance perception -- may be the basis explaining why car drivers miscalculate motorcyclists’ distance and speed. Many times, the brain interprets objects with a larger retinal image as closer. Since motorcycles are smaller than cars, DeLucia said the brain may use this shortcut to judge a smaller motorcycle farther away than it actually is.

dedicated short range communications technology,11/1/11 Honda said 5:06 PM it can alert both a driver and pedestrian, or motorcycle rider, of an impending collision. Vehicle-to-Pedestrian and Vehicle-to-Motorcycle technologies are still in the early development and testing stages, but Honda intends to integrate the advanced collision sensing and predictive technologies into their vehicles through a special licensed radio band that allows cars to send and receive messages from surrounding vehicles. The system that might be an app one day on a smartphone is capable of alerting drivers that a pedestrian or motorcycle is near, even if the driver can’t see them, in time to avoid a collision. Jim Keller, chief engineer for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. said connected vehicle technology could be on the road by 2020, and the technology would be much cheaper than implementing cameras and other safety systems equipped on vehicles today. Honda is one of eight automakers involved in a federal vehicle-tovehicle communication study which began a year ago in Ann Arbor with the help of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and has been extended six months. WEIRD NEWS: BLIND DISABLED MOTORCYCLIST SETS SPEED RECORD

The dangers of riding a motorcycle are obvious even to able-bodied operators, yet blind, disabled Scottish biker Stuart Gunn threw caution to the wind by setting a new world record by clocking 167.1 mph.

This size-arrival effect can lead drivers to misjudge when a vehicle would arrive at an intersection and could be considered a contributing factor in motorcycle/vehicle accidents.

Gunn is a real world Daredevil, and with a little help from his father, Geoff, the pair ride together and dad cheerfully informs his son if he’s drifting or should brake, assisting his blind and paralyzed-from-thewaste-down son to beat world speed records.

DeLucia hopes to find funding from the Texas Department of Transportation to create an educational program to inform drivers of her findings and reduce the incidents of these types of accidents.

“I hope this proves to people that just because you are blind or have a disability, doesn’t mean it should change or limit your life,” says Gunn, the World’s Fastest Blind Motorcycle Rider.

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Honda North America executives announced that the Japanese automaker hopes two experimental safety technologies it is testing could help reduce pedestrian and motorcycle deaths by the end of the decade. By equipping a car and smartphone with wireless October 2013

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RALPH MADDOX MOTORCYCLE SHOW Date: 10/05/2013 - 10/05/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Granville Museum 169 Clover St. Granville TN 38564 Contact phone: 615-812-1149 - Willi Most Classes of any Bike Show around. Registration - 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon. Entry Fee - $10.00. 12 BIKE SHOW CLASSES WARRIORS FOR VETERANS Date: 10/05/2013 - 10/05/2013 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department 3199 Long Hollow Pike Hendersonville TN 37075 Benefit for Sumner County Veterans Home with Poker Run, Auction, Live Bands and more. Poker Run 9:00am Boswells Harley-Davidson, Rivergate KEEP THE HOMELESS WARM MOTORCYCLE RIDE Date: 10/12/2013 - 10/12/2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Concord Community Church of the Nazarene 9826 Concord Rd Brentwood TN 37027 Contact phone: 615-578-88933 Soul Seekers Motorcycle Ministry Charity Benefit Ride to benefit displaced veterans and homeless in Davidson County served by Room in the Inn. Riders are asked to donate $20 or an equivalent in new t-shirts, sweat shirts, socks, long underwear or clean lightly used coats. ROLLING THUNDER POKER RUN Date: 10/12/2013 - 10/12/2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Appletons H-D 2501 Highway 41A Bypass Clarksville TN 37043 Contact email: rober22959@aol.com Contact phone: 502-264-1879 Poker run to benefit Montgomery County Veterans Transportation. Montgomery County Transportation provides transport for veterans to the Veterans Hospital in Nashville. Rolling Thunder KY1 chapter is dedicated in assisting organizations involved with aiding veterans. Event Includes: Prizes, Music, & Food. Registration 900am. 1st Bike Out 1000am. Last Bike in 200pm. BIKETOBERFEST 2013 CACKLEBERY CAMPGROUND Date: 10/17/2013 - 10/20/2013 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Cacklebery Campground 560 Country Rd 4115 New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 Contact email: cacklebery@aolcom Contact phone: 386-428-5459 Home of the big Rooster. Across from the world famous cabbage patch bar in Samsula. Where bikers camp in Daytona! The fun begins here and ends when YOU choose to leave! Full RV hookups with water & electric. Every camper, RVer & vendor is invited to a FREE BBQ on us in celebration of Biketoberfest. We work hard..let’s party just as hard! Come join us in having more fun than you should be ALLOWED to have! Vendor spaces available. OUTLAWS 2ND ANNUAL FALL OUTDOOR SWAP MEET Date: 10/19/2013 - 10/19/2013 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: 1022 Free Silver Rd Nashville TN 37207 Contact email: koryarcidino@icloud.com Contact phone: 615-226-9156 Old school swap meet. $5 admission. Bike show registration 10am 44

till noon. Trophies at 2pm. Booths 10x10 for $25 or 10x20 for $40. Booth set up Friday evening or Saturday 7-10 am. BOSWELLS CUSTOM BIKE SHOW & SWAP MEET Date: 10/19/2013 - 10/19/2013 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Boswells H-D 401 Fesslers Ln Nashville TN 37210 Contact email: sburkhalter@boswellsharley.com Contact phone: 615-242-6067 Free bike show t-shirt for all participants. Registration 10am - noon. Entry fee $10. Classes: V-Rod, Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Softail Custom Class, Street Custom touring, Dresser Touring, Trike, Sportbike, Antique, & Radical Custom. Cookout, cold brew oasis, live music, and tons of fun. Test ride a 2014 Harley with a motorcycle endorsement. 7TH ANNUAL POKER RUN FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Date: 10/26/2013 - 10/26/2013 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Millers Ale House of Hunters Creek 13536 S John Young Pkwy Orlando FL 32837 Contact email: HCPokerRun@yahoo.com Hosted by the Hunters Creek Motorcycle Association. Ride fee: $15 per person, coffee & pastries at registration, and post ride lunch. $5 extra hands. $2 for last chance card. Chance drawing, silent auction, club/group challenge, and 50/50. KSU at 10am. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Our stops include: Ale House, Hooters LBV, and Ale House Hunters Creek plus more. HIGHWAY 12 MOTORSPORTS GRAND OPENING Date: 10/26/2013 - 10/26/2013 Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Location: 5110 Ashland City Highway Nashville, TN 37218 Contact email: highway12motorsports@gmail.com Contact phone: 615-891-7850 GRAND OPENING! FREE food, drinks, music, sale items...beer available (always ride responsibly). HUGE inventory of autos, cycles and more! See our print ad in Thunder Roads and Full Throttle magazines for coupons. Like us on Facebook HORSEPOWER BY THE RIVER 2 Date: 11/01/2013 - 11/03/2013 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Smith County Ag Center Carthage TN 37030 Contact email: scookprost@yahoo.com Contact phone: 615-489-3236 Custom Car, Truck , Bike, & Ratrod show and swapmeet. 3 miles off exit 258 on I40. $100.00 Best of show Vehicle sponsored by Music City Speed & Nostalgia. $100.00 Best of Show Bike sponsored by T & A Cycles. Friday, November 1, 8am-8pm vendor setup. Saturday November 2, show hours 8am-3pm. 7am-12pm late vendor setup. Car Registration, 8am-1pm. Cruise-in & Kickoff party at Timberloft Restraunt from 5pm-8pm Saturday night. Sunday show hours 8am -3pm. Car registration 8am-1pm. Sunday 3pm-awards. Also door prizes every 30 minutes. Special awards of $100.00 cash for best of show vehicle and best of show bike. Admission is $15.00 adults and $5.00 children. 10 and under free. Swapmeet 10x10 booth is $25.00 each. Call Shawn cook for more details. EAGLE TOY RUN Date: 11/02/2013 - 11/02/2013 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Appleton H-D 2501 Highway 41A Bypass

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Clarksville TN 37043 Contact email: appletonharleyda@aol.com Contact phone: (931) 648-1607 Eagle Toy Run consists of everyone coming together to support our military, retired, veterans, and active military. We will all meet at Appleton’s ride out to Ft.Campbell to drops the toys off and return to Appleton’s for a live concert, food and drinks! THE MUSIC CITY MOTORCYCLE SHOW Date: 11/09/2013 - 11/10/2013 Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Williamson Ag Expo 4215 Long Lane Franklin TN 37064 Contact email: info@musiccitymotorcycleshow.com Contact phone: 770-279-9899 The Music City Motorcycle Show roars into town this November for the first time ever! The show will feature domestic and import motorcycles presented by local dealers as well as over 200 vendor booths from all over the country selling hundreds of products for the motorcycle community at discount prices. Plus custom builders and show features. All Indoors! Family Friendly - Our shows are a great time for the whole family and will have entertainment for the kids. A complete list of entertainment can be found on the website closer to the show. Hours: Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-6 BENEFIT FOR ROB AT SKULLYS BIKER BAR Date: 11/13/2013 - 11/13/2013 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Skullys Saloon 333 Swinging Bridge Rd Old Hickory TN 37138 Benefit for fallen rider Rob from Arcanum designs.The Australian dude who makes the silver puzzle rings with his wife. Rob died in a bike wreck about a month ago and left his widow with tons of medical bills This is our way of helping out. Everyone over 21 is welcome. Celebrity guest appearances, over $3,000 of merchandise to be raffled including PASSES TO FREE BIKE RALLIES FOR AN

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ENTIRE YEAR!!! 100% OF EVERYTHING GOES TO HIS WIDOW TACY, NOTHING IS HELD BACK! EASYRIDERS BIKE SHOW TOUR 2014 - NASHVILLE Date: 02/01/2014 - 02/01/2014 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Nashville Convention Center 601 Commerce St Nashville TN 37203 Contact email: info@easyridersevents.com Contact phone: 800-962-9857 The Biggest, Badest Bike Show in North America! Featuring the World’s Top Bike Builders. The Industries Top Manufacturing Reps Showing of all of the Industries Latest Products. Live Music from your Favorite Bands. Peoples Choice and Judged Classes - Your chance to have Your Bike Featured in One of Our Magazines. Visit the Easyriders Events website for complete details, and exhibitor & competitor information. THE SHED EVENTS AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN H-D® Saturday Oct 5, 2013 Big Gun AC/DC Tribute with Air Force One Event Time: 8:00 PM Friday Oct 11, 2013 - Monday Oct 14, 2013 Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs - Dragon Challenge Event Time: 3:00 PM Saturday Oct 26, 2013 Ride for the Cumberland Trail Event Time: 9:00 AM Sunday Oct 27, 2013 Shiloh Riders - 22nd Annual East TN Toy Run Event Time: 9:00 AM

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A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose. A young student nurse appears and gives him a partial sponge bath. “Nurse,”’ he mumbles from behind the mask, “are my testicles black?” Embarrassed, the young nurse replies, “I don’t know, Sir. I’m only here to wash your upper body and feet.”... He struggles to ask again, “Nurse, please check for me. Are my testicles black?” Concerned that he might elevate his blood pressure and heart rate from worrying about his testicles, she overcomes her embarrassment and pulls back the covers. She raises his gown, holds his manhood in one hand and his testicles in the other. She looks very closely and says, “There’s nothing wrong with them, Sir. They look fine.” The man slowly pulls off his oxygen mask, smiles at her, and says very slowly, “Thank you very much. That was wonderful. Now listen very, very closely: Are - my - test - results - back?” A single guy decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he finally bought a talking centipede, which came in a little white box, very upscale, to use for his house. He took the box back home, found a good spot for the box, and decided he would start off by taking his new pet to his local pub for a drink with him. So he asked the centipede in the box, “Would you like to go down the pub with me tonight? We will have a really good time and you can meet all my buddies.” But there was no answer from his new pet. This kinda’ bothered him a bit as he wondered if he had gotten scammed and paid for a talking centipede but got one with no voice. He waited a few more minutes and then asked again, “How about going down the pub with me ?”But again, there was no answer from his new pet. So he waited a few minutes more. The guy decided to invite the centipede one last time. This time he put his face up against the centipede’s beautiful white box and shouted, “Hey, in there! Would you like to go to the pub with me or not, then? A little voice came out of the box, “For cryin’ out loud, I heard you the first time. I ‘m putting my f***in’ shoes on here, mate”. 46

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A young family moved into a house, next to a vacant lot. One day, a Construction crew turned up to start building a house on the empty lot. The young family’s 5-year-old daughter naturally took an interest in all the activity going on next door and spent much of each day observing the workers. Eventually the construction crew, all of them “gems-inthe-rough”, more or less, adopted her as a kind of project mascot. They chatted with her, let her sit with them while they had coffee and lunch breaks, and gave her little jobs to do here and there to make her feel important. At the end of the first week, they even presented her with a pay envelope containing ten dollars. The little girl took this home to her mother who suggested that she take her ten dollars “pay” she’d received to the bank the next day to start a savings account. When the girl and her mom got to the bank, the teller was equally impressed and asked the little girl how she had come by her very own pay check at such a young age.. The little girl proudly replied, “I worked last week with a real construction crew building the new house next door to us.” “Oh my goodness gracious,” said the teller, “and will you be working on the house again this week, too?” The little girl replied, “I will, if those a-holes at A to Z Depot ever deliver the f***n’ sheet rock.” Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. In fact, just pretty much leave me alone. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works. One Sunday morning, Satan appeared before a small town congregation. Everyone started screaming and running for the front church door, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away. Soon, everyone was gone, except for an elderly gentleman who sat calmly in the evacuated pew. Satan walked up to the man and said, “Don’t you know who I am?” The man replied, “Yep, sure do.” Satan asked, “Aren’t you going to run?” “Nope, sure ain’t,” said the man. Very upset at this disrespect, Satan asked, “Why aren’t you afraid of me?” The man calmly replied, “Been married to your sister for over 48 years.

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