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Summer is finally officially here…we at Thunder Roads have been very busy trying to cover all the rides, parties and events all over the place. Seemingly, an impossible feat as there is so much going on in different places all at the same time. While we cannot be at all the events, we will try to remain committed to cover the events of our advertisers and sponsors as a priority. It is a pleasure to support those that support the biker community and our magazine and I believe it is those people and biker friendly businesses that are most deserving of event coverage. Deadline for advertising and getting events listed in the magazine is always the 15th prior to the month of print. Go to our website: www.thunderroads-ny.com to get events listed. It is the ONLY way to get it printed. It was a rough month for me with a NYC Memorial weekend ankle and head injury that left me unconscious in a pool of blood. No.. it wasn’t the result of a bike wreck. I’m recovering slowly but you’ll still see me scooting around on one of my bikes, cane strapped on the back. I even made it to Americade, Harley Rendevous as well as several other events. Others I know were not as fortunate. There have been several
coming in. I look forward to riding with you and when you don’t catch me on my scoot, you may see me limping off my bike somewhere. I look forward to seeing everyone at Valley Brook Inn, Wurstboro, NY, on September 4th at our 1st Annual End of Summer Bash. Until then, ride hard, ride safe, and buy me a beer if you see me out. William C. Frohmiller (owner/Editor)
wrecks this past month that have seriously injured and/ or killed several people in our area. Remember to check your gear and equipment before you take off for a ride. And always ride like you are a target and be prepared to maneuver out of a dangerous situation at every moment. Let’s try to keep the wreckless driving down to a minimum so we can all ride another day. Don’t forget to stop and offer a hand to any stranded bikers you may come across, regardless of what kind of bike they ride. It could be you that needs gas or a hand next time. We are all united in our passion and love of the wind in our face and the throttle in our hand. Let’s live life, love life, and somehow leave a positive footprint in every step we take. You never know when your last ride will be. Keep the pictures and stories 4 Thunder Roads New York
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Harley Rendezvous Classic 2010 June 25, 26, 27 - Indian Lookout Country Club 1142 Batter Street, Pattersonville, NY, 12137
This annual event is staged on 200 acres, with 80 acres designated for camping in the beautiful Hamlet of Mariaville, NY. The Harley Rendezvous is, in my opinion, the best of ALL New York State motorcycle rallies and definitely one of the best adult motorcycle rallies in the US. Adult camping rallies bring in more bikers than motorcycle enthusiasts, and the “Vous” is always a great time with real bikers. No attitudes, no weapons, no bullshit, but plenty of bikes, beer and boobs. Just fun, fun, fun... with a little public nudity and drunken antics (perhaps a small understatement here... if you ever went... you would understand). There are rules to follow, however, but they are nothing more than you would expect from a party at your own house. The top rule being: “RESPECT”... respect the staff, each other, and the environment. If you’ve never been to Harley Rendezvous you’ve been missing out on a party of a lifetime. But as far as I can see this is one of the greatest times of the year and will be here each and every year. Too much goes on with the scheduled events, vendors, bands, bikes shows and more than I could possible give justice to in words... so after a little history lesson, I will let some pictures do the talking... and hope to see you at Harley Rendezvous 2011. Thunder Roads New York is proud to be the home state of such a great REAL biker rally. Others make the annual pilgrimage from all over the US to get to the “Vous”. Thank you, Frank, Antoinette, and all the staff for your hospitality. William C. Frohmiller (owner/editor)
History:
In 1979 the first Harley Rendezvous founded by: Kemp O’Connell was held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, NY. The ‘84 ‘Vous” was held at Frosty Acres, just down the road. Later that year Kemp acquired the roughly two hundred acres that would become Indian Lookout Country Club1142 Batter Street, Pattersonville, NY, 12137; The Rendezvous found a permanent home and has been there since. 1988 saw the first Harley rendezvous Video, which has not only a lot of entertainment, but a lot of background. Through the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there were some serious doubts about the future of the event. Harley filed for trademark infringement back in ‘92 or ‘93 for the unauthorized use of the “Harley” name. In 1999 the case was “settled,” because it’s still called the Harley Rendezvous, although they do welcome all kinds of bikes. In 1994, an era came to an end. the man who started the “Vous”: Kemp O’Connell (1953-1994) departed us and is now riding and partying with the angels. Faith in one man’s idea, his dream of an event where all bikers of all persuasions could come together and party their asses off every year, year after year. Faith in his dream of a place where all would be welcome, whether long-time attendees or “Vous-gins” (the popular contraction of “rendez-Vous vir-gin”) whether Staff or attendee, regardless of club or association affiliation, politics, religion, or anything else, as long as they all held to the One Rule: “Respect.” The Rendezvous –and all the peculiar and particular responsibilities that entailed—was handed off to Frank Potter and, because this is a family affair, it involved his wife, Antoinette, and his sons, Rick and Bill and, subsequently, their wives and children.The official website, harleyrendezvous.com, was registered in 1998 In 2001 flush toilets made their debut for Staff and Attendees!
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“Founder of the “Vous” Kemp O’Connell (1953-1994) His dream lives on !!!
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r e d n u Th Jams THE RHODES “HOW LONG/ALL YOU’VE GOT TO DO”
If the calendar read 1965 with the British Invasion at full swing and American Garage Rock pumping throughout the heartland of the U.S.A. the Rhodes would most certainly be some of the cream that rose to the top. These four feisty lads have released their most recent undertaking a CD single that is a follow up to their first full length CD “Songs from a Northern Town” and it does not disappoint solidifying their influences from pre Sgt Pepper Beatles, The Dave Clark Five and Barry and the Remains. However the music of the Rhodes are all original that would fit in well in a 60’s style Discotheque with gyrating Go-Go Girls on the cusp of the Psychedelic era however is a welcome breath of fresh air in today’s rather overly tech laden music of today. The Rhodes in effect have successfully straddled the decades and deliver a product that is fresh, energetic and most of all feel good music for the modern audience as well as Baby Boomers looking for a connection point to Pop Music’s colorful past. http://the-rhodes-music.com/
REDDAN BROTHERS BAND “SKELETON KEY SESSIONS”
Blues have always been considered the roots of what American Rock stands today and though it has morphed and homogenized throughout the decades there are artists who up the energy level however never lose sight of where it all began. Thus we have the Reddan Brothers Band a blues power trio that accomplishes the feat without compromising the style they subscribe to. John Reddan (lead guitar/vocals) is a journeyman bluesman who played alongside the late legendary Bill Perry for the last five years of his life. While Prodigy drummer brother Chris hit the road early and hard with Papa Chubby. Mike Garafalo (Bass) although not related rounds this trio out tightly. From the opening riffs of Fast World to urban flavored Off the top through the heavy blues of Black Water & That’s how I know. The Reddans not only keep the Blues alive but moving forward down to any Crossroads they choose. http://www.myspace.com/ johnreddan
Mondays: Miss Kitty’s - Rensselear, NY 122 broadway, Rensselear, NY 12144 (518) 462-5853 Tuesdays: Ciro’s - Albany, NY 1118 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204 (518) 432-0486 Wednesdays: TJ’s BIKER BAR - Wappingers Falls, NY 2363 RT.9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 632-1285 WWW.TJSBIKERBAR.COM Biker Owned and Biker Operated. A REAL Biker Bar !!! Everyone welcome. No attitudes. All bikes welcome. BBQ - weather permitting, live music, and more...
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The Pit Stop - Staten Island , NY 155 Clay Pit Road, Staten Island , NY 10309, Sponsor:LowRiders MC, http://www.LowRidersMC. com, Every Wednesday 6-10pm, old fashion affordable fun get back to the basics, secure street parking, Hot Rods Welcome, BBQ, drinks, vendors. Meet good people, kids welcome Thursdays: Angela’s Pizza - Lake Katrine, NY Bike Night Runs 5-9, Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant, 9w & Leggs Mill Rd., Lake Katrine, NY 12449 845382-2211, http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com East Side Bar and Grill - Walden, NY Tigman, along with Big Jim Classic rock from 6-9pm. Drink specials, 25 cent wings. Rt. 52, Walden, NY, 845-787-4160 Fridays: O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson - Wurtsboro, NY Every friday from 6-8pm. Stop in for free Dyno runs. There will be music, food, and fun. 4 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro, NY 12790
Ranting and Raving Leathers - Wappingers Falls, NY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds), Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, 845-592-2000. This will be all Season on Friday Nights, April - October. No attitudes and absolutely NO ALCOHOL allowed on the property. Bad Pig Saloon - Schnectady, NY 989 River Road, Schnectady, NY 12306 (518) 887-2312 www.badpigsaloon.com Sundays: Roadhouse Bar & Grill - Brewster, NY 300, Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509, Beginning on Sunday June 6th and every Sunday following till?? The Roadhouse will be having it’s weekly Free Biker Bar-B-Q, weather permitting, for the 7th year. Hot dogs, burgers, kielbasa etc. Who cares? It’s free. Stop by and meet the cast and crew., 845-277-7458, e-mail roadhousebarandgrill2003@yahoo.com
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THUNDER ROADS FINGER LICKIN’ “Q” SAUCE 1/2 cup orange flavored olive oil or just add the juice of one orange to olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup water 3/4 chopped onion 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons yellow prepared mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons paprika Pinch garlic powder 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground black pepper Stir all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks. Makes: 3 cups *Now, if some people don’t like a sweet sauce, they prefer a more vinegar-base one, so just cut back on or eliminate all-together the brown sugar. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the racks of ribs in half crosswise. Rub ribs all over. especailly meathy side with sauce. Lay meat side down in an 11 by 13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until the meat pulls away from bone; about 1 hour. * You can cook ribs the night before, bring to room temperature the next day as grill is heating up. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill the ribs, brushing them with about half the remaining sauce, until they’re crispy and heated through, about 10 minutes., Let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting them into pieces. While you got the grill good and hot, after ribs done, push to one side and have some pre-boiled corn and lay it on the grill and brush with melted parsley butter or throw an aluminum foil pouch on the grill w/ sliced potatoes, butter and onions until tender. Lip Smackin’
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THUNDER ROADS TRADITIONAL CREAMY COLESLAW 1 Bag of Pre-Chopped Coleslaw 1 Small Purple Onion; chopped medium 1+1/2 Cup of Real Mayo 3 Heaping Tbls. out of a bottle of pre-chopped Sweet or Dill Pickle Chunks (your preference) 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Squeze of Fresh Lime Juice 3 Tbls. of Sugar Sprinkled Round the Bowl 1/2 Cup of Half & Half or Ceam Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to Taste Mix it all up, cover w/ Saran Wrap and just let it “sit” until ready to serve so it gets all creamy, but still has crunch. So Good! RED, WHITE & BLUE, PROUD AS CAN BE ALL-AMERICAN CUPCAKES 1 Box of Pillsbury Extra Moist Red Velvet Cake Mix Follow Directions to the “T” Be sure and spray your cupcake pans with butter cooking spray or use those little paper cupcake liners Take from oven, take out of pans, let cool and then frost them with one can of Pillsbury Cream Cheese Frosting. Simple enough? Add a drop of blue food coloring to frosting and then stick little plastic flags(buy at the dime store 20 for $2 bucks) on top of cupcakes and you’ve truly got a beautiful and All American delicious treat! Get you one of those huge-ass glass containers with the little spigots for serving up lemonade......makes like 2 gallons, mix up your favorite lemonade, Country Time or Crystal Lite, then add a full bottle of Blue Curacao, which is a liqueor that makes any drink a tropical delight and has a very mild liquor taste! Again, stick a white straw in it, a ripe strawberry floating on top and you’re ready for the party! Have a safe, but FUNtastic 4th of July and remember...... We Live In The Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave. www.thunderroads-NY.com
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Proud To Be An American Flying Old Glory on Motorcycles By Shelly Horan
Bikers are an incredibly patriotic crowd. I often see the U.S. flag gracing the rear of motorcycles as we ride around… bringing a lump to my throat at the display of such pride. For those thinking about adding flags to your bike, consider this… there is a protocol for displaying this patriotic symbol. While it’s not specifically addressed in the U.S Code, as it is when dealing with an automobile, you can read between the lines to determine how the flag should be flown on the back of your ride. When the United States flag is flown alone on your motorcycle, flag etiquette calls for it to be either centered on the bike or mounted to its “marching right”; its own right as the vehicle is moving forward (which would be the right side of the motorcycle to the rider’s perspective when sitting astride). If the U.S. flag is displayed on your bike with another flag of any type, it should be positioned to its “marching right;” that is, to the rider’s right sitting on the motorcycle. When the U.S. flag is on your bike with other non-national flags (POW/ MIA, service banners, fraternal flags, etc.), the U.S. flag is placed at the center and at the highest point of the group. According to the United States Flag Code, NO flag should ever be larger or displayed higher than the U.S. flag. If the U.S. flag is displayed on your bike with those of any other nation, the flags should be approximately equal in size and flown from separate staffs of the same height, with the U.S. flag to the marching right and other countries’ flags arranged to the left in alphabetical order in English. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace. The order of precedence for flags generally is nations first, states (host state first, then others in the order of admission) districts and territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico, etc.), military (in order of establishment: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force), then any others. Also noteworthy, when the American flag is painted on the side of a motorcycle or other vehicle, the custom is that the stars face toward the front of the vehicle, regardless of which side the flag is on (giving the impression that the flag is flying in the wind as the vehicle moves forward). The flag of the United States of America represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Proper display reflects pride in country and respect for your motorcycle! Taking this one step further, there are also proper procedures for disposing of U.S. flags when they are old, torn, worn, or dirty. The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.
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NEWS BYTES
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com
NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06 Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists
MYRTLE BEACH HELMET LAW OVERRULED The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously ruled Myrtle Beach’s motorcycle helmet law is invalid because it conflicts with state law and said there is an overriding need for uniform laws across the state. In its ruling, issued June 8, 2010, the court invalidates not only the city’s helmet and eyewear requirement, but also overturned several other municipal ordinances that the city council enacted last year to discourage motorcyclists from attending bike rallies there. The high court decision was in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of 49 riders who were ticketed during a helmet law protest ride on the first day of the new law, being represented by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Tom McGrath of Virginia. Testifying before the bench, McGrath argued that the ordinance was invalid because it pre-empted state law, which provides that anyone over the age of 21 is not required to wear a helmet. The S.C. Supreme Court agreed, adding that conflicting equipment requirements would “unduly limit a citizen’s freedom of movement” throughout the state; “Were local authorities allowed to enforce individual helmet ordinances, riders would need to familiarize themselves with the various ordinances in advance of a trip, so as to ensure compliance.” According to McGrath, the favorable ruling is important because it “sets a precedent by saying that cities, counties and towns cannot supersede state law. Where the state legislature has spoken on an issue, it’s the final word.” Although the ruling dealt specifically with the helmet-eyewear law, the court also found that the city impliedly repealed many of the new laws itself when it repealed its own administrative court ordinance after the court’s chief justices opined that the creation of a special courts system was unconstitutional. As a result, “All the civil ordinances got tossed because there is no administrative hearing process to resolve the citations,” explains McGrath. Only the ordinances involving misdemeanor violations remain in effect in Myrtle Beach, but those include an onerous exhaust ordinance that is far stricter than that enacted by the state legislature. Therefore, on Tuesday, June 15, The Law Offices of Tom McGrath filed suit on behalf of several plaintiffs including ABATE of South Carolina, asking the 15th Judicial Circuit Court to find the muffler ordinance to be unconstitutional and therefore invalid. A successful challenge could affect other cities enacting noise laws and exhaust requirements that are not in accordance with existing state laws. HELMETS STINK Helmet LAWS Suck, but new technology can make helmets smelly too! Helmet manufacturers inform buyers that they should replace their helmet every couple of years because miniscule cracks can develop over time rendering them structurally unsound, or to discard a helmet 20 Thunder Roads New York
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immediately if it is involved in an accident or even dropped. It’s sometimes difficult to determine with the naked eye when a helmet loses its effectiveness, but researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials in Germany have developed a way for your nose to tell when your lid has outlived its usefulness. When your helmet is getting past its prime, it will start to smell. If it develops any large cracks... well, your nose knows. The secret lies in odoriferous oils, enclosed in formaldehyde resin microcapsules. These microcapsules are in turn added to liquid polypropylene, which is injection-molded to form the shell of the helmet. When the shell breaks, the capsules rupture, and stinking ensues. The Fraunhofer researchers used a computer simulation to calculate the number of capsules needed, then used mechanical testing to check that they would rupture shortly before complete structural failure. “Smell detection is already in use for coated metal components. We are applying the process for the first time to polymer materials,” stated Fraunhofer’s Dr.-Ing. Christof Koplin. “The cycle helmet is being used as a demonstrator. Work on the capsules has finished and we are now completing characterizing tests on individual configurations.” Possible other applications could include pressure hoses, and water and gas pipes. U.S. DEFENDERS ASK JUDGE TO SEND MANSLAUGHTER CASE TO TRIAL A state district judge in Texas has rejected a plea bargain that would have placed a blind woman on deferred probation in the traffic death of motorcyclist. Judge Ralph Strother of Waco’s 19th State District Court refused to accept the plea deal in a felony manslaughter case that involves a vision-impaired 39-year-old who was driving without a license and was cited at least twice before for the same offense. The U.S. Defenders, a politically-active arm of the Confederation of Clubs, conducted a “Call to Action” and Judge Strother’s office was inundated with 1,200 letters from motorcycle enthusiasts who urged him not to accept the prosecutor’s recommended plea deal. Trena Evette Mitchell, who is legally blind and had four children in her car when she turned in front of Richard Craig Schroeder’s motorcycle last December as he was returning from a toy run, withdrew her guilty plea and her case is now set to go to trial in mid-August. Mitchell had been scheduled for sentencing in late July, but the judge moved up her case after more than a thousand motorcyclists said they would ride to the courthouse to show support for Schroeder, known as “Hat Trick” to his biker friends. “Last year we worked with the legislature to net a minimum fine for those who injure or kill an innocent party by encroaching on their right of way,” said Sputnik, State Chair for the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-2) and Chairman of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF). “We did not receive a single no vote in the House or Senate on SB 1967. Unfortunately we did not take into consideration a Plea Bargain where they could be given adjudication and end up not being found guilty. It is apparent that we shall have to return to the bill’s sponsor Senator Carona and reconstruct SB 1967 during the upcoming session to make allowances for such an occurrence.”
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ABATE OF FLORIDA RECEIVES STATE FUNDING FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY As Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the 2010-2011 Florida Budget (HB 5001) into law on May 28, ABATE of Florida will receive a quarter of a million dollars specifically to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. “The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recognized ABATE of Florida for our continuing work attempting to make the roadways of Florida safer for all motorcyclists,” said James “Doc” Reichenbach II, President of ABATE of Florida, Inc., and Chairman of the NCOM Board of Directors in a prepared statement. The exact wording from the state budget’s “CONTRACTED SERVICES FROM HIGHWAY SAFETY OPERATING TRUST FUND” reads; “From the funds in Specific Appropriation 2735, nonrecurring funds in the amount of $250,000 are for the purpose of promoting motorcycle safety awareness through public information and educational campaigns. These funds are provided to the American Bikers Aiming Toward Education of Florida, Inc.” This is not the first time that ABATE of Florida has received state funding from the DHSMV. Over the last few years, the state government has recognized ABATE’s valuable Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP) for saving lives of motorcyclists statewide. ABATE’s MSAP program has been presented to local civic groups, schools and public events by 32 ABATE chapters statewide, and an independent audit is provided to ensure that the funds are utilized to enhance motorcycle safety education. SURVEY REVEALS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PRACTICES Consumer Report’s latest survey reveals the safety habits of motorcycle and scooter owners across the U.S. A little over half of more than 1,300 respondents said they had taken a formal riding instruction course. Nearly 1 in 4 said they don’t always wear a helmet when they ride. Half of the respondents reported regularly wearing protective boots, and less than half said they regularly wear gloves. About 25% said they always wear a leather, or other protective jacket when riding. Fewer than 10% always wear protective pants or clothing in high-visibility colors. Three out of five riders admitted to riding in a short-sleeved shirt, and about a quarter said they rode in shorts. MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS CHALLENGED Since 2007, the New York State Police, along with other county and local police departments, have been conducting motorcycle-only police checkpoints on the roadways of New York State, often targeting major motorcycle events. Authorities claim that the purpose of these stops, at which they issue numerous tickets for helmet and exhaust pipe violations, is to advance motorcycle safety. “Being a motorcycle rider myself, as well as the Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney for New York State, I was asked by ABATE of New York to contest this infringement on the rights of motorcyclists,” said Mitch Proner, who then advised the State Police and municipal authorities of his intent to file suit on behalf of ABATE and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists if the discriminatory roadblocks continued. “My letter was ignored and consequently, with the help of then-President of ABATE, Robert “Prospector” Boellner, I found class representatives to bring my action against the New York www.thunderroads-NY.com
State Police as well as the other municipal agencies and elected officials participating in these stops,” explains Proner. In the first lawsuit of its kind in the United States, the NYC law firm of Proner and Proner is challenging the constitutionality of this unwarranted police action on First, Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment grounds in the Federal Court for Northern District of New York. “The United States Supreme Court has long recognized that when a motorist is stopped on the roadway, there is a ‘seizure’ under the Constitution,” Proner notes, adding that “Whether or not this ‘seizure’ is unconstitutional depends on whether or not objective facts indicate that society’s legitimate interests warrant the seizure and the degree to which it intrudes on the individual’s personal liberties.” Although the lawsuit is still in the discovery stages, internal memorandum which police have been forced to disclose as result of the lawsuit indicate that members of the NYS gang unit are assigned to work the checkpoints and Proner thinks the Court will agree that the stops are designed primarily for law enforcement purposes as opposed to public safety purposes. “Rather than promoting any legitimate public safety concern, the checkpoints are intended to harass and intimidate motorcyclists attempting to attend motorcycle events thereby depriving them of their First Amendment right to freedom of assembly as well as their Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment rights to due process, equal protection and freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures” he concludes.
WEIRD NEWS: WOMAN FINED FOR “NOT HAVING A CLEAR FIELD OF VISION” A woman driver wearing an Islamic face veil was ticketed by French traffic police for not having a clear field of vision. The 31-year-old French citizen was fined euro22 ($29) in early April based on a rule that says drivers should have freedom of movement and a sufficient field of vision, her lawyer Jean-Michel Pollono said. Pollono told reporters that he is protesting the decision, saying a veil is no different from a motorcycle helmet in terms of hindrance to vision; “If the veil is forbidden behind the wheel…then full helmets for motorcyclists should be banned, because you can’t see on the sides.” Following months of parliamentary discussion and government talk about banning veils in public, the case has escalated in the media spotlight. The woman’s husband has since been accused of polygamy and fraudulently benefiting from state financial aid for single parents paid to each of his four wives -- all of whom wear veils. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.” Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), Thirteenth President of the United States
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Tech Tips VERY IMPORTANT TO INSURE LONG ENGINE LIFE AND BEST ENGINE PERFORMANCE ON A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED! Article by: Matt Hanson, M & M Choppers, Inc. Galva, KS 1
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The Passing Of Sputnik, “Legislative Warrior” It is with heavy heart that the National Coalition Of Motorcyclists announces the passing of William “Sputnik” Strain, legendary bikers rights activist from the Lone Star State. According to the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association; “Our great Leader, Sputnik, passed away suddenly at approximately 5:00 AM June 24, 2010 from a massive heart attack.” Sputnik, inspired in the early nineties after attending the NCOM Convention in Atlantic City, was instrumental in organizing the grass roots effort to repeal the mandatory helmet law in Texas. Not stopping there, the “Legislative Warrior” spread the word throughout the motorcycling community with his “Five Steps to Freedom” to “Take back our country” and, in turn, inspired countless motorcyclists across the country to become politically active. In Texas, he went on to spearhead election campaigns to get bikers elected to public office and formed the most effective caucus in the state, eventually enacting numerous biker-friendly laws and killing not only every anti-biker bill proposed but the political careers of those who dared to introduce them. Sputnik wrote the book on Texas politics, literally, as school textbooks have chronicled his achievements. In addition to founding the TMRA2, Sputnik was a longtime member of the NCOM Legislative Task Force, and served as NCOM-LTF Chairman the past three years despite his failing health. “Sputnik believed in everything he said and losing that determination will be a great loss to the motorcycling community. The greatest tribute to him is to push forth with our fight for freedom and not let his death be in vain,” said James “Doc” Reichenbach III, Chairman of the NCOM Board of Directors and State President of ABATE of Florida, Inc. Echoing the sentiments expressed by the entire motorcycle community, NCOM Founder Richard M. Lester said; “Sputnik is so universally loved and respected, from MRO leadership to COC patch holders and from bikers on the street to state and federal lawmakers, that his passing leaves a void which can only be filled by all of us moving forward together with his spirit and resolve.” Funeral/ Memorial Services are pending. The upcoming 26th Annual NCOM Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. next May 5-8, 2011, will be dedicated to his memory. www.thunderroads-NY.com
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The 2nd Annual Catskill Reservoir Run with Pete Shanley Article and Pictures by Gina Marafioti This Ride was a Huge Success! There were over 120 registrants for the event, plus passengers brought the total to 160 people... WOW! Sunny, warm and lots of miles to cover, Pete started his run out of Woodstock Harley Davidson in Kingston, NY. There were people that came from New Hampshire, Mass., New England and all around our beautiful Tri-State area. The ride started out with a rumble that ripped through some mountainous roads and small illages. People would wave and smile as this tremendous force would enter their town! Reservoirs included the Ashokan, Papacton, Neversink and the Rondout, all which gave everyone a chance to stop and take pictures and stretch their legs during this 160 mile trip. Everyone had a positive attitude and seemed to really enjoy themselves. Afterward there was a party which offered a BBQ, Live DJ, Bike Games (including bite the weenie and slow race with prizes) and later followed by live music from the Anthony K Band! The stars were shining when the party came to an end somewhere around 11pm. Pete is already starting to put together a run for next year and will keep you posted on a September 11 run he’s planning.
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Road Rash - Ouch! Kevin G. Charleville Hopefully you will never experience the pain and suffering of this terrible byproduct of skidding along the pavement with your body. However, it does happen to some unfortunate few. Road Rash is basically severe abrasions, the loss of layers of skin. Years ago, a good friend of mine swerved to miss a deer that had darted out in front of him, dropped his bike down on the concrete deck, and skidded on the pavement for awhile, then onto the gravel shoulder. Needless to say, he spent about a month in a hospital burn unit. Burn unit you say? Yes, a burn unit. For those of you who already know, I do not have to tell you that severe road rash victims are treated and cared for like burn victims. In my career I have seen many road rash victims. Not only from motorcycle accidents, but bicycle, ATV’s, sledding, and cars/trucks. The most vulnerable areas are the legs, arms and back, however, they can occur anywhere on the body. Usually, the severity of the road rash depends on the speed one was going, the type of pavement, and the amount of protective gear you have on. Like mentioned above, we treat these as if they were burns, (first, second, third degree). We use a sterile dry dressing to cover the wound ASAP. This is to help prevent bacteria from entering the vulnerable open area. We normally do not remove foreign material from the wounds, this may cause the victims unnecessary pain, the hospital will remove them. We do not use any burn creams or oils because this may cause additional burning and pain. If the pain is severe enough, we will use pain management. So, how do we help prevent such a terrible thing from happening to us? Ride safely and be constantly aware of road hazards, (goes without saying), wear appropriate protective gear, (Leather, Denim, Kevlar is the best protection), and take an approved motorcycle riders safety course. These courses are very informative and they help teach you ways to stay and/or get out of trouble. My friend above did survive his unfortunate ordeal; however it did cause him to quit riding. It is a beautiful summer, ride safe, ride free, and please take care of the children. God bless our servicemen and veterans. www.thunderroads-NY.com
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The Hoot Owl 26 Awosting Rd. Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-9903 www.thehootowlbar.com TJ’s Bar 2363 Rt 9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-632-1285 www.tjsbikerbar.com The Wherehouse 119 Liberty Street Newburgh, NY 12550 845-561-7240 Valley Brook Inn & Cottages 201 Kingston Avenue Wurtsboro, NY 12790 844-888-0331 www.thevalleybrookinn.com Whiskey Jacks Saloon 235 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Yuengling Beer Company 310 Mill Creek Avenue Pottsville, PA 17901 (570) 622-0153 http://www.yuengling.com/
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Get Listed as a Biker Friendly Business Here It’s important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road! Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of our establishments throughout New York that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold, throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are “Biker Friendly” & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want and need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates all of our entire advertiser’s support each monththey are the sole financial supporters of this magazine.WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (646) 929-4744 or email advertise@ThunderRoads-NY.com.
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Yes, we’ve run this joke a few times before, but please indulge us as it’s just too good not to run every now and again. Enjoy! Two little Southern girls were sitting on the front of a grand, plantation-style Georgia home. One was excessively rich, the other humble and poor. The one little rich girl opens her arms wide as she sits in her perfect hand-sewn, imported silk dress and exclaims, “my Daddy owns all this land.....as far as the eye can see, and then thousands of miles even after that”. The other little girl, sitting and rocking away in her chair in her rolled up bib overalls and tattered tee-shirt calmly replies, “that’s nice”. To which the little rich girl points her finger at the nearby 3-story garage and says, “my Daddy owns some of the finest automobiles, both new and antique, worth millions of dollars”. The other little girl replies, “my Daddy owns an old motorcycle, but your Daddy ownin’ all them cars.....that’s nice”. Then the little rich girl says, “do you see those stables, my Daddy owns most of the finest racing horses and breeding horses known to man. The other little girl says, “we tried to buy a pony once but they wanted too much, but the fact your Daddy owns all them horses, that’s nice”. The one little rich girl is getting really upset that the poor girl is taking everything in stride so she declares, “My Daddy sent me to Charm School and I was taught manners and etiquette by the world’s most charming, aristocratic women”. The other little girl says, “that’s nice, My Daddy scaped together almost 6 months worth of savings and I went to Charm School myself. The little rich girl bout’ chokes as she sputters out, “Oh, really, and what prey tell did they teach the likes of you in Charm School?” and the little poor girl stares directly in the rich girl’s eyes and casually replied, “they taught me how to say “that’s nice” instead of F*#* You!”. Musings of an old biker. Read and Learn: When you’re riding lead, don’t spit. Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride. Never sell a motorcycle - it is a part of you. Just buy more. Life may begin at 30, but it doesn’t get real interesting until about 120 mph. You start the game of life with a full pot of luck and an empty pot of experience. The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck. If you wait, all that happens is that you get older. Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold everything you need. The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror Don’t ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise. Never do less than forty miles before breakfast. Sometimes it takes a whole tank of fuel before you can think straight In the time it takes to play 18 holes, I can be 500 miles away. Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town. You will always get to keep your motorcycle in a divorce. One bike on the road is worth two in the garage. 30 Thunder Roads New York
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Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direction and go. Whatever it is, it’s better to do it in the wind. Two-lane blacktop isn’t a highway, it’s an attitude. People are like motorcycles; each is customized a bit differently. The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome. A friend is someone who’ll get out of bed at 2 am to drive his pickup to the middle of nowhere to get you when you’re broken down. Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary. There’s something ugly about a new bike on a new trailer. A long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel. If you can’t get it going with bungee cords, wire and electrician’s tape, it’s serious. Never try to race an old geezer, he may have one more gear than you. God does not subtract from my life the time you spend riding. Gray-haired riders don’t get that way from pure luck. Bikes parked out front mean good chicken-fried steak inside. You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze. Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out the car window. Don’t argue with an 18-wheeler (just go faster). Don’t lead the pack if you don’t know where you’re going. I never ride faster than my guardian Angel can fly. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. The kids filed back into class Monday morning. They were all very excited to relay the results from their assignment. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on productive salesmanship. Little Sally led off: “I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30,” she said proudly, “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success.”“Very good,” said the teacher. Little Jenny was next: “I sold magazines,” she said, “I made $45 and I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current events.” “Very good, Jenny,” said the teacher. Inevitably, it was Little Johnny’s turn. The teacher could only sigh and held her breath ...Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher’s desk. “$2,467,” he said.”$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the world were you selling?” “Toothbrushes,” said Little Johnny. “Toothbrushes!” echoed the teacher, “How could you possibly sell enough toothbrushes to make that much money?” “I found the busiest corner in town,” said Little Johnny, “I set up a Dip & Chip stand and gave everybody who walked by a free sample.” They all said the same thing, “Hey, this dip tastes like dog shit!” Then I would say, “It is dog shit…wanna’ buy a toothbrush?” “I used the governmental approach of giving you something shitty for free, and then making you pay to get the shitty taste out of your mouth.”
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JULY July 3rd Helmet Protest Run - Syracuse, NY The ABATE of Onondaga 10th Annual Helmet Protest Run will be held on July 3, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY) Kickstands up at 1pm. There will be Food and Drinks, Prizes, Fun, and much more for everyone to enjoy. Open to the public. http://www.abateny.org , 315254-7093 July 8th-10th New York State H.O.G. Rally - Syracuse, NY Registration and host hotel will be at the Holiday Inn Electronics Parkway. Registration begins at 8:00 am on July 8th. The event will include bike games, bike shows, rides, music, food, and more. The rally is open to all H.O.G. members. Pre-registration is May 20th. For more information go to http://www.nystatehogrally.com July 8th-11th Women in the Wind Festival - Hudson Valley, NY Women in the Wind presents: A Motorcycling Excursion & Festival in Hudson Valley, NY 4 Days of Peace, love & WITW, Chapter Sponsers:Black Rose, Long Island. NJ Renegades July 10th Buffalo Niagara Thunder Blues-Bike Fest - N. Tonawanda, NY Carmen’s Productions Inc. , Gratwick Park-River Rd, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 716 444 2810, info@WNYShows. com: Blues & Motorcycle Festival- 20,000 Bikes-7 BandsBurlesque Show-Celebrity Bartenders- Custom show/ contest-Bikini contest-featuring Raw Iron Choppersvendor spaces start @ $100.00 July 10th Avoca-Howard Amateur Hillclimb - Avoca, NY Exit 1, Route 390 Avoca, New York , 2010 NYS Largest Amateur Hillclimb , Featuring Bikes, ATVs, and Sleds. , http://XtremeHillclimb.com, blackrockspeedway@yahoo. com , Contact Dean Hoag, 607-382-8613 July 10th ABATE of Chautauqua’s Memorial Run & BBQ - Dunkirk NY ABATE of Chautauqua’s Memorial Run & Chicken BBQ at the Moose to be held at Moose Lodge 89, 296 Lake Shore Dr W, Dunkirk NY on Saturday, July 10, 2010 beginning at 11am, Motorcycle run leaves at noon, BBQ served at 6, Music 7-11pm by the Bar King Spiders. Cost is $20 per person. For tickets call Mark at 716-366-5455 or John at 716-366-0360 or email jmjmark@yahoo.com for more info. http://www.chautabate.org/
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July 11th Second Annual Russel Timoshenko Motocycle Run - Staten Island, NY Midland Beach Parking Lot # 5, Staten Island, NY 10306, , 718-344-5577, Sponsor: FOPLODGE714 http://www.foplodge714.com , E-mail: foplodge714@aol.com , On Father Capodanno Blvd & Lincoln ave.Registration starts 9:00AM Kickstands up at 11:30AM with pinic to follow. July 11th AMA Pro Hillclimb Tour - Avoca, NY Exit 1, Route 390 Avoca, New York , 2010 NYS Largest Amateur Hillclimb , Featuring Bikes, ATVs, and Sleds. , http://XtremeHillclimb.com, blackrockspeedway@yahoo. com , Contact Dean Hoag, 607-382-8613 July 11th Moroney’s 1st Annual Shoot & Scoot - New Windsor, NY 833 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553, 564-5400, 11:00am-7:00pm Ride to test your talents: Darts, Pool, Bowling, Archery, and Horseshoes. Cash Prizes for top 5. Champs crowned at East Side Bar & Grill July 15th Advertising -DEADLINE - Get your ads in for next months issue by today. Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com 646-9294744 July 17th OCC Summer Event and Charity Ride -Newburgh, NY Event hours are 10am-5pm. These events are free and open to the public and will feature a bike show or car show, charity poker run or charity ride, live music & bands, free guided tours of OCC’s shop floor, activities for kids and a food area with beer garden., OCC Showroom and Retail Store, 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 July 17th Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride - Owego, NY Sponsored by VVA 377, VVA 704, VVA 480 and Chapter 17 Blue Knights, The ride begins at Marvin Park on Main Street in Owego. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride leaves at 10:00 am. The 98 mile police escorted ride will follow Route 38 and will make stops in Groton and Montezuma. the ride ends in Fair Haven with food. The ride is free, but you will have to buy your own food. For more information call (607) 898-3507, (607) 229-8153), July 17th Rock and Roar - North Hornell, NY 7580 Seneca Rd, North Hornell, NY, Making a Difference in Peoples Lives is what this day is about, please help us continue the tradition. 100 Mile Ride into Pa, Great Food, Great Live Bands., http://www.rockandroar.com, http://www. arkporthog.com , fran14843@yahoo.com, Contact: Fran “Poncho” Gallicchio 607-324-7134
July 17th Easy Street Cycle Center’s 1st Anniversary - Walden, NY Eastside Bar and Grill , 624 RT 52, Walden, NY 12586, 845787-4160, eastsidebarandgrill@ymail.com Benefit For The Organ Donors Association July 18th Ride for Kids – Deerfield, NY Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept. 5476 Trenton Rd., Deerfield, NY 13502, http:// www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/ut Ride for Kids® The Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. Come join thousands of your motorcyclist friends at events around the country to make a difference in children’s lives! this Ride is from Utica NY to Old Forge NY through the Adirondack Mtns. w/ Police & Fire Escort! Sign In 8am 945am Ride rolls off @ 10am SHARP July 23rd-25th 3rd Annual summer bash aka SICISTOCK - Long Island , NY DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A FURTHER DATE. July 24th SpokerRide - Sackets Harbor, NY The 8th Annual SpokerRide will be held on July 24, 2010 in Sackets Harbor, New York (NY) Beginning at 9am. This event is still in the Planning Stages check back in for additional details, they will be posted as they come available., http://spokerride.com, poker@ freewood.net, 315-783-6258 July 24th 2nd Annual CHOW Run to STOP Hunger - Hillcrest, NY 363 West Service Road, Hillcrest, NY 13745, We are making another Poker Run to collect food and funds for the warehouse again this year. Those that road last year, we hope to see you again this year and thank you for your support. I am looking at a route change to keep this event fresh. Please check back later. God Bless. July 24th Most wanted mc present ride for Autism – Wappingers Falls Ranting and raving leathers , Most Wanted MC will be holding the Second annual ride for autism on Saturday July 24th. Sign up is at rantingand raving leathers between 9-11 am Then a escorted 70 mile ride through the beautiful Hudson valley, back to ranting and raving for food, music, vendors, bands and sideshow acts. all profits go to ...local based Autism Charity 20.00 per person or 30.00 dollars per couple come out and have a great time
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July 25th Wurtsboro H.O.G.’s 16th Annual Poker Run - Wurtsboro, NY Sponsored by Wurtsboro H.O.G., The ride begins at O’Tooles Harley-Davidson, 4 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The fee is $20.00 for each person. The ride ends with music, a pig roast, buffet, bike games, a bike show, vendors, a raffle for a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King and more. The poker run will benefit St. Judes Childrens Hospital. For more information call (845)3864681, or go to:: http://www.wurtsborohog.com
on Century Boulevard, Millerton, NY. First participants out at 10:30 a.m. - Breakfast provided. Ends at the Amenia Firehouse, Mechanic Street, Amenia. BBQ Lunch, salads, soda, and desserts provided. Music by Joey D - Raffles - A Fun-filled family day! $20.00 per person. Under 10 free walk ins; BBQ lunch only at 12:30 p.m., $10.00 per person. Open to everyone- motorcycles, cars, trucks, classics, bicycles and oldies. Advance 50/50 raffle tickets $10.00 each, only 1,000 tickets to be sold. For information call (845) 373-8497 or (845) 373-9061
Aug 21st OCC End of Summer Bike Show and Charity Poker Run - Newburgh, NY Event hours are 10am-5pm. OCC Showroom and Retail Store, 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh, NY 12550, These events are free and open to the public and will feature a bike show or car show, charity poker run or charity ride, live music & bands, free guided tours of OCC’s shop floor, activities for kids and a food area with beer garden. http:// www.orangecountychoppers.com
July 26th 7th Annual AMA Dice Run for Charity - Rockland County,NY There will be 100 Miles of Scenic Area, going through the back roads, stopping along the way. Following the Ride there will be Live Entertainment, BBQ, and so much more. Proceeds will benefit the United Hospice of Rockland County. 845-222-8798
Aug 13th-16th AMA Racing Pro/Am - Amateur day at National - New Berlin, N.Y. Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y. (607) 9658784 www.unadillamx.com
Aug 22nd Cycle FanatiX 2010 Bike Show - Mt. Kisco, NY 333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY. This 2nd annual event will showcase custom motorcycles of various makes and models, music by DJ Rayza of 96.1 KISS FM and live performances by top local artists, the Xtreme Wheelie Ride MD, Grand Prix Go-Kart racing, (2) BMX Stunt Shows by BMX Pros Trick Team who perform with a drug-free message, Photography by Rimlight Design, Videography by Full Focus Productions, vendors, food, drinks and much more!! This is a one of a kind show, which will attract many motorcycle fans of all ages. Admission to this event is FREE! As part of the festivities, a fund raiser will be held in support of less fortunate children who are in need of school supplies for the 2010-2011 school year. Money raised will be used to purchase book bags and the school supplies. Full book bags will then be donated to New Horizons Resources Inc. (www.nhrny.org), a charitable organization to help 25 kids attend school fully prepared. 845-430-3843
July 27th Thunder Roads New York/Hoot Owl - BBQ -- Pine Bush, NY Last Tuesday of every month. WPDH’s Tigman, Coor’s Light girls, drink specials, food specials and much more... 26 Awosting Rd. Pine Bush, NY 12566, 845-744-9903 July 30th-Aug 1st The 2nd Annual Thunder at the Hartland Bike Rally Gasport, NY 2383 Hartland Rd, Gasport,NY Live Music, VENDORS, Bike Games, Wet T Contest and more. Free Primitive camping., MUST BE OVER 21 No COLORS, NO WEAPONS, NO FIRE WORKS, NO PETS. NO ATTITUDES, NO GOLF CARTS, NO 4 WHEELERS, http://www.niagarahartlandrv.com , camp@niagarahartlandrv.com, 716-795-3812 - Jim or Joyce 716-795-3812 – Carlton, 800-571-4829 August Aug 1st Crossroads House 2010 Charity Ride - Batavia, NY Sponsored by Stan’s Harley-Davidson, Inc., The ride starts at Stan’s Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 West Saile Drive in Batavia. Registration will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The fee is $15.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. Ride to benefit Crossroads House. For more information call (585) 343-9598, http://stanshd.com Aug 1st Hudson Valley Ride for Kids - Central Valley, NY The Hudson Valley Ride for Kids will be held at the Central Valley Elementary School in Central Valley.Registration beginning at 8am, until 9:45am. Escorted Ride will depart promptly at 10am.Held Rain or Shine. Entry fee is a Donation of at least $35/Person. The more monies raised, the higher chance for premium earned. Each $300 Raised will enter you in for a chance to win a New Honda Motorcycle! All Riders, Makes, and Models are welcome. The Scenic Ride will take you through the New York Countryside. There will also be a Celebration of Life Program with Interviews from Young Brain Tumor Survivors, Lunch, and a Award Presentation for the Top Fundraisers. Proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, for Medical Research and Family Support Programs. Central Valley Elementary School , 45 Route 32, Central Valley, NY, 10917, 800-253-6530 Aug 5th-8th Champlain Valley Rally - Plattsburgh,NY Live bands daily,free tent camping on site, full hook up camping available. Bike show, Bike rodeo, Burnout contest,Vendors, Cold Beer, Good Food. Concert with Confederate Railroad Saturday night.. Exit 37 Interstate 87, Plattsburgh, NY, 518-324-4600 Aug 7th 4th Annual David P. Waldron memorial Poker Run Millerton, NY To Benefit the Sunday in the Country Food Drive. Registration 9 to 11 a.m. at the Millerton Firehouse
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July 2010
Aug 14th Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series New Berlin, N.Y. State Highway 8, New Berlin, NY. The 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series will be held on August 14, 2010 at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York (NY). In 1972 the Start of AMA Pro Racing began with the Outdoor National Championship providing the worlds best riders a chance to race. The 2010 Series will have 12 Races, and travel through California to Pennsylvania ending on Lador Day Weekend. There will be multiple classes including the 250, and 450 Motocross Class. NEW to the 2010 Series will be Motocross Related Attractions and Entertainment. Also, VIP Tickets will be available for purchase - each package will be different - but generally will include better seating, VIP Parking, Lunch, Pit Pass, etc. Aug 14th Helmet Run and Rodeo - Whitesboro, NY Grossmans Bargain Outlet, Whitesboro, NY. The ABATE of New York 13th Annual Helmet Run and Rodeo will be held on August 14, 2010 at the Grossmans Bargain Outlet in Whitesboro, New York (NY) Ride will depart at 11am, and arrive at the American Legion by 1pm. Enjoy Raffles, 50/50, Entertainment, Free on-site Camping, Food and Drinks, Cash Prizes, and much more. Aug 14th-15th Memorial Run - Syracuse, NY 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse NY. The ABATE of Onondaga County 5th Annual Memorial Run will be held on August 14-15, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY) Kickstands up at 11am. Entry fee of $10/Person. There will be Live Entertainment, Free Camping, Vendors, Food and Drinks, Rodeo, and much more. http://www.abateny.org. 315254-7093 Aug 15th Advertising -DEADLINE - Get your ads in for next months issue by today. Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com 646-929-4744 Aug 15th Life Ride - East Meadow, NY Hooters East Meadow 516 509 8143. Sponsor: Alliance MC. http://www.Alliancenymc.com, gilboa27@optonline.net Aug 21st New Hackensack Fire Company 4th Annual Motorcycle Benefit Ride - Wappinger Falls, NY The Event Will be held RAIN or SHINE. In the event of rain or the threat of rain, all vendors & the band will be set up Inside. The Ride is to benefit The Semper Fi Parents of the Hudson Valley. Bike Ride Registration is from 10:00 to 11:30 – Free Coffee During registration. Breakfast will be available for sale during registration. Last Bike to leave at 12:00. $20 fee + $10 for passenger (Lunch included in fee). Run starts and ends at the: New Hackensack Fire Department, 217 Myers Corners Rd, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Aug 24th Thunder Roads New York/Hoot Owl - BBQ -- Pine Bush, NY Last Tuesday of every month. WPDH’s Tigman, Coor’s Light girls, drink specials, food specials and much more... 26 Awosting Rd. Pine Bush, NY 12566, 845-744-9903 Aug 28th Schenctady Thunder ART Bike Festival 2010 Schenectady, NY State St. Between Broadway and Clinton, Schenectady, NY 12301. 518-465-8933 Pro and Independent Motorcycle builders, Vendors, food, Bands, Art bike Photo exhibit, Much, Much More. Aug 28th Rolling Thunder Chapter3 NY - Castle Point NY Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 3 New York, 2010 Castle Point VA , Hospital Schedule, Annual Picnic (Bikes required), 12pm - 4pm Outdoor pavilion. Aug 29th Cure 2010 Poker Run - Rush, NY The ride starts at Rush Creekside Inn, 6071 East Henrietta Road in Rush. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. All bikes are welcome. The ride fee is $15.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The ride ends with door prizes, raffles, and music. The poker run will benefit Cure Childhood Cancer Association. For more information call 585-533-1250 or go to http://www.ourcharityevents.com Aug 29th Bikers For Babies - Staten Island, NY Sponsored by March of Dimes. The ride starts at Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the ride leaves at 11:00 am. The ride ends with live music, vendor’s, and food. For more information call (718) 981-3000 or go to: www. bikersforbabies.org
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