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inter did not exactly take its time this year. Snow has been falling all over and now we sit and wait; for that one day that the weather creeps above freezing so we can sneak the bike out for a short ride. I know I am a weather channel stalker looking for that one day. This is the time of year were a lot of us will be breaking down the rides for upgrades or maybe a repair from all the hard riding this season. Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking of trading in and upgrading you whole ride. There has been a lot of new products and great rides come out this year so happy shopping. To keep it short this month, all of the Owners and Road Crew here at Thunder Roads Magazine West Virginia would like to wish you and yours a Very Happy Holidays and New Year. Big City

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Power of Prayer & Thanksgiving W e have all heard it said how greatful we should for the prayer of our grandparents. Well my dear friends, how true this is. I must confess that over the past three years with added faith, i can attest the truth of this thing called pryers. We all have someone or know someone who is in need of something. No matter how great or how small the need, God is big enough to take care it. Here at Rushing Wind Church, we have a cross with desires of the hearts and many needs hand written and tacked to the cross. In a box, we have many more needs and prayer request that are prayed over by many people of the church on a regular basis. With that said, many of these request, send to God and delivered by angel messengers, have been answered. As the request come in, they are lifted to God for his divine provision. God hears and answers. My friends, do not think your need is to too small, too big, unimportant, or not necessary to God. God hears our every cry and sees every tear we cry. We are very important to God and he wants good things for us. Through times of prayer and answers we also need not to forget to give God great thanks for everything... great and small, good and bad, strong and weak. We need to have a heart of thanksgiving. Not because God needs it, but because he deserves it. God is good in every circumstance and situation. So dear friends, as we approach the holy seasons that are upon us, let us give thanks in all we

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do. God loves us so much that He gave us his everything, His Son on a cross, so that we may have a life of abundance with Him. We here at Rushing Wind will keep you in our prayers. Please let us know what we can pray about for you.... Love & prayers, Genie wears James 5:15- And the Prayer of Faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Rushing Wind Biker Church Spelter WV. 304-624-4777 Service every Saturday Night 6pm fellowship Service 7pm.

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly and Chris Janson

have been a fan of Chris Janson for a couple of years now. He is one of the new bright and talented stars that are coming out in country music. He is one of the guys that might be able to fill those shoes. I don’t want to put that kind of pressure on him but I do think he’s very talented and people are going to start paying more attention soon. He has written or co-written songs with or for Tim McGraw, Justin Moore and more. Truck Yeah that was recorded by Tim McGraw and co-written by Chris just went platinum. If you go to You Tube you will be able to find a lot of his music and I dare you not to tap your feet along with the songs. His new single is Better I Don’t. I love it. He must’ve been following me and old Blue around on the weekends. The only difference is Chris has willpower and I thought will power was someone’s name. His other songs like Corn, Redneck Revival, When I’m Holding Her, are just a sample of his songs that I think will make you a fan of his when you listen. I had the good fortune to be at Mountain fest this past summer and got to see him perform. His show was terrific and everybody there had a great time. After the show he signed autographs and talked to his fans. It wasn’t an act I got the chance to sit down and sip a little shine with Chris. I did the sippin he did the talking. He is one of the nicest young men I have gotten the chance to talk to. Here is that conversation. HB- Do you ride now or have you in the past? If so what kind? CJ- YES I DO! Man I used to build bikes as a side hobby with my Dad. Harleys of course. Fresno style was the look we always did. HB- Where are you from? CJ- I’m from Missouri. I come from the boot hill in the southeast part of the state a little town called Perryville. It’s a pretty tight knit little biker community. HB- Is that how you get some of the inspiration for your song writing? Growing up in Perryville? CJ- Yes, West Virginia has always been like a second home to me because of the big following we had up here and our friendship with the Davisson Brothers Band. I really got my first taste of being on the road touring around here. I got the idea for my song Redneck Revival when I was 8

leaving home from here on one of those trips. A farm field full of Road King Hogs. I’ve been here at Mountain Fest before. I just never played here before. Matter of fact the last time I was here I came on a bike. A lot of my songs inspiration came from riding around this state. HB-What big things are happening for you now? You seem to be getting bigger all the time. CJ- Well I always wanted to play on the Grand Ole Opry and this past week I played there for the 51st time. I closed the show. It was my biggest goal ever to play there. When I did it the first time I thought if I die now my life is complete. Even though I say I have played there 51 times I say that with reverence and thankfulness. It’s the only thing I wanted to do musically and I hit that

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goal every time I play there. It’s the greatest achievement CJ- Just much respect and brotherly love. Thanks for in my life where music is concerned. To be honest with coming to the shows and ride safe. you it’s also the most humbling experience as well. I did stick around and watch his show from backstage HB- Ok what else is going on with your music? and I’m sure glad I did. He truly is one of us. He works CJ- Well you know I’m a songwriter and an artist. They hard and puts on a great show. One thing he said go together and they have two different avenues. I’m during his show tells you the kind of person he is on and constantly writing for other artists and making new music off stage. He was talking about his children that he was myself. I have a bunch of new things that are happening. not the biological father of and said that he didn’t call I was at the CMA fest this year and it kicked off touring them step children he called them his bonus children. season for me. Rolling Stone magazine gave me 3 write They were a bonus in his marriage. What a good guy. ups and I had never been in that magazine before. I have over 200 tour dates coming up. My whole like is built around God, my wife, kids and my music. I’m just touring and working. I mean come on we are working class and that’s what we are doing.

That wraps it up for this month and come to think of it this will wrap up another year of sippin shine with me. I wanna THANK you for sippin shine with me and for the kind words that you share with me when we meet up on the road. If you do meet up with me on the road HB- It’s nice to hear your priorities and I’m glad success remember it doesn’t matter what flavor I pretty much like them all. is coming your way. CJ- Well I don’t come from money. I have had to work hard for everything I have. You know I have this big new bus and I don’t take any of it for granted. I’m thankful for being able to tour like this now. I know what it’s like to drive to WV in my truck and tour. I also remember what it was like to struggle for $250 or $500 here or there. To be rolling like we are now all I can say is Thank You Jesus.

Remember when sippin always share with your friends and drink in a circle and throw that lid away. Sandman get well soon so you and I can skip spots in the circle. Always save a little for the Big Dog and keep the rubber side down. Merry Christmas and God bless you always. Hillbilly

HB- I was so excited for you to get here and have the opportunity to talk with you. I really feel like big things are headed your way. Your songs are about what a lot of us deal with in life. I really can’t wait to see your show. CJ- Thank you so much I really appreciate the nice words. I’m never changing, this is just my livelihood and the way that I do things. I really love the biker community it’s always been a good market for me. A lot of my friends are here. Bikers get Bikers and I think you all understand what I mean by that. Even though I don’t get to ride as often as I used to I’m still one of the crowd. Every time I see a bike go down the road I want to go ride. HB- Well at least you could buy a nicer bike nowadays. CJ- No thanks I’m old school. I like the ones that drip a little in the driveway. HB-Where can people find out more about you and upcoming tours? CJ- www.chrisjanson.com and from there it will lead you to Facebook and twitter and everything else. Remember these are my people I really love this place. HB- Do you have anything that you would like to say to the biker community in closing? THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

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In line at the company cafeteria, Bubba says to Ernie behind him, ‘My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I’d better see a doctor.’ ‘Listen, you don’t have to spend that kind of money, Ernie replies. ‘There’s a diagnostic computer down at Smart-Mart. Just give it a urine sample and the computer will tell you what’s wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and only costs ten bucks. Helluva’ lot cheaper than a doctor.’ So, Bubba deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to Smart-Mart. He deposits ten dollars, and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout: ‘You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks. Thank you for shopping @ Smart-Mart.’ That evening, while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Bubba began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter, and a sperm sample for good measure. Bubba hurries back to Smart-Mart, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results. The computer prints the following: 1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener. (Aisle 9) 2. Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo. (Aisle 7) 3. Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab. Talk to your Family Physician. 4 Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren’t yours. Get a lawyer. 5. If you don’t stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better! Merry Christmas and Thank You for Shopping at Smart-Mart.

A little old lady was walking down the street dragging two large plastic garbage bags behind her. One of the bags was ripped and every once in awhile a $20 bill fell out onto the sidewalk. Noticing this, a policeman stopped her, and said, ”Ma’am, there are $20 bills falling out of that bag.” “Oh, really? Darn it!” said the little old lady. “I’d better go back and see if I can find them. Thanks for telling me, Officer.” “Well, now, not so fast,” said the cop. “Where did you get all that money? You didn’t steal it, did you?” “Oh, no, no”, said the old lady. “You see, my back yard is right next to a Golf course. A lot of Golfers come and pee through a knot hole in my fence, right into my flower garden.

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It used to really tick me off. Kills the flowers, you know. Then I thought, ‘why not make the best of it?’ So, now, I stand behind the fence by the knot hole, real quiet, with my hedge clippers. Every time some guy sticks his pecker through my fence, I surprise him, grab hold of it and say, ‘O.K., buddy! Give me $20 or off it comes!’ “Well, that seems only fair,” said the cop, laughing. “OK. Good luck! Oh, by the way, what’s in the other bag?” “Well…..not everybody pays.” Old people used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, Enjoy it while you can; “You’re next.” They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals. A golfer is in a Christmas Charity Tournament with a friend, who is ahead by a couple of strokes. “Boy, I’d give anything to sink this putt,” the golfer mumbles to himself. Just then, a stranger walks up beside him and whispers, “Would you be willing to give up one-fourth of your sex life?” Thinking the man is crazy and his answer will be meaningless, the golfer also feels that maybe this is a good omen, so he says,“Sure,” and sinks the putt. Two holes later, he mumbles to himself again, “Gee, I sure would like to get an eagle on this one.” The same stranger is at his side again and whispers, “Would it be worth giving up another fourth of your sex life?” Shrugging, the golfer replies, “Okay.” And he makes an eagle. On the final hole, the golfer needs another eagle to win. Without waiting for him to say anything, the stranger quickly moves to his side and says, “Would winning this match be worth giving up the rest of your sex life?” The golfer is in the zone and most assuredly wants the win. “Definitely,” the golfer replies, and he makes the eagle. As the golfer is walking to the club house, the stranger walks alongside him and says, “I haven’t really been fair with you because you don’t know who I am. I’m Satan, and from this day forward you will have no sex life.” “Ahh, top of the day to you,“ the golfer replies, “I’m Father O’Malley. Merry Christmas to ya’ then”. Things we hated as children: Being spanked and taking naps. Things we love as adults: Being spanked and taking naps. From Our Thunder Roads Family to Yours’....May You Have A Merry Christmas of Peace & Blessings, Bikers.

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(French meaning for “rich bread covering”) *inspired by Mario Batali on abc’s The Chew, but modified by MaMa Thunder, for simplicity. Score the ham. This means you make shallow cuts in a criss-cross pattern, all over entire top and sides of ham. Make sure ham has set out a full hour and room temp. & on a big platter. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 1 7 to 10 Pound Boneless, Smoked Ham 1 Tube of Pre-done Pastry Dough (thawed, but chilled) 1 Bottle of powdered Clove Seasoning 1 Can of your fave juice that you feel pairs best w/ Ham; Pear juice, Apple Cider, Mango, Pineapple.....whatevva’. 1 Tbls. of powdered Cinnamon 1 Smaller Bottle of Apricot Preserves (quality brand) 1/2 Level teaspoon of Red Pepper Flakes 2 Beaten Eggs 1/2 Stick of Real Butter; melted by microwave 1 Heavy Aluminum, Square shaped, throw away, “turkey or big-ass ham” pan. Buy cheap @ WallyWorld. Mix up your clove powder and cinnamon powder together. After you’ve scored your ham, pour your juice preference all over ham and make sure it’s down in all the little checkerboard crevices you’ve scored. Now take your clove & cinnamon mix and put some in your hands and sprinkle all over ham, making sure you get some down in every single crevice. If you need more, make up another batch of it; only takes a sec. Now, just let it set while you prepare the dough. Now, you can go to The Chew and make your own authentic Brioche dough if you’re skilled in “scratch” pie crusts, etc., but throw some flour down on your counter, pop open tube of dough and lay it out, throw some flour on your rolling pin and just start rolling out until it’s big enough cover the entire ham (just eyeball it), but don’t get dough so thin it will split open the sec you start to cover ham with it. Pour your Apricot Preserve into a small bowl and mix in your Red Pepper Flakes. Gently smear this all over top & sides of ham. Remove from platter and dry the bottom of ham good so not leaking. Place ham in middle of rolled-out dough. Very Gently bring all 4 sides up to the top and just take the dough and twist into a little knot on top and pat down. Take Egg Wash (combined melted butter & beaten eggs) and brush All Over entire dough, even up underneath. Place on rack that is placed in aluminum pan. As soon as you put in oven, turn oven down to 350 degrees. Bake for 2 hours. If it looks like it’s getting too brown towards the end, then THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

make an aluminum foil V-tent and tent the ham so that it comes out golden brown and not dark brown. Remove from oven, brush all over with melted butter & must cool for full 15 minutes. If possible when cutting, use a serrated electric knife. If not electric, use a very sharp serrated knife. Make up another batch of Apricot Preserves w/ Red Pepper flakes only melt down on stove top and use as a gravy. Perfection!

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Tub of Bob Evans Creamy Mashed Potatoes Tub of Bob Evans Sour Cream n’ Chive Potatoes Small Tub of Premium brand Sour Cream Small Tub of Premium brand Whipped Philly Cream Cheese (room temp) 1 Medium Garlic Bulb; cut off ends, place in alum. foil, seal tight, cook in 425 oven for 40 minutes and then mush it down blend into potato mixture. 1 Pound of Gourmet Cheese; your favorite; Gruyere (pronounced Gre-air), Real Mozzarella (from Deli), Real Parmigiano Reggiano, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Fontina or Pecorino, all excellent for this dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take a large casserole dish and spray with quality butter spray or wipe down with Premium EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Blend your 2 potatoes together in one bowl while mixing in the sour cream & the whipped cream cheese. Add a dash of Nutmeg and salt & pepper to taste. Spoon potatoes in 1st, then a layer of cheese of choice, then more potato mix, cheese, potatoes, cheese; all the way up to the top and you should end up with cheese on top of all your layers. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle chives all over top. Serve asap. E-Z Divine!

SIMPLE CLASSIC BAKED BRIE w/ PRESERVES

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 1 Pound of Brie Cheese 1 Tube of Pastry Dough; flour counter & gently lay out. Take a pizza wheel & cut 3 even lines straight down and 2 lines across to form perfect squares. 1 Jar of Your Favorite Preserves; add nutmeg or cinnamon or even a little spice; spice & sweet is good. Use pastry dough still chilled; easier to handle. Lay on floured counter like a triangle. Whip your Brie up fluffy. Take a teaspoon and plop a dollop of Preserves, then a dollop of Brie on top; smoosh to even out. Fold triangle over; wet edges w/ warm water just a tad, take fork and run all along both sides to seam it up. Brush w/ egg wash, bake golden brown, brush w/butter when take out & sprinkle w/ confectioners’ sugar......sugar. Serve piping hot w/ whipped cream.

Merry Christmas Bikers from our Family to Yours’

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was in the store a couple of weeks ago, trying to find a birthday card for a friend. I was looking through the cards that were marked “birthday for him” and I saw one with a motorcycle on it. My friend that I was buying for does not ride, but I was of course intrigued by the card; especially since it was in the “birthday for him” section. So I took the card out and read it. On the front was: “Life is a journey, filled with possibilities, new roads to take, adventures to experience, all waiting just for you.” Okay, that was nice but there was nothing there that said it was just for a guy. So I opened it up and read what was on the inside: “Enjoy every minute as you explore everything the year ahead holds.” Hmmm…still nothing specifically saying this is for a guy. I checked out the back of the card but there was nothing there. To say it didn’t bother me that this card was in the “birthday for him” section would be a lie. It could have been in the “birthday for her” section, but it wasn’t. Why not? I’ve been asked before if I’ve ever experienced any sort of discrimination being a female rider. For the most part, no, I haven’t. I do recall a few years back, walking into the bank to make a deposit and I carried my helmet in with me. I don’t like leaving my helmet on my bike in some areas because it is a rather expensive helmet. I walked in and was immediately helped by the teller; a younger dude who gave me a “disgusted look.” He asked me, “what are you riding?” but he said it in a taunting way, almost as if he was making fun of me, probably expecting me to say I was on a scooter. I looked him up and down with my own disgust and told him I was on a Vulcan in the snottiest voice I could muster. He quickly said, “Oh” and shut up about it. A few years ago, I was at a bike show and I was looking to buy some heated gear. I was with my mom who also rides and we walked over to a vendor that was selling heated gear. They were not helping anyone at the moment. It was just my mom and I standing there. I was looking through their pamphlets, playing with their display items and not one single person offered to help me. I also had this problem when I was looking at bikes at the start of spring this year. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to buy so I was going to almost every dealership in the area I could think of. You name it and I was there. I walked into every single dealership alone and was never once approached in any of the dealerships. I ended up going back to the place I bought my first bike (Ellicott City Motorsports) and got excellent service. I was 16

upset that I was never treated as a customer in any of those other places. It’s too bad because had I gotten good customer service, they would have made a sell for sure. Someone told me it wasn’t that I was a female, it was based on my looks alone and if I looked “poor” then I wouldn’t get service and it happens to guys as well. I’m not so sure about that; but okay. Fall time is in full swing now and before long winter will be sliding its way into our lives – nothing I look forward to. I’ve never liked winter because I don’t like the cold but as a biker, I really hate it. In all the years I’ve been riding, I’ve never been a winter rider. I always store my bike away for the winter. This year, however, after buying my new bike in April, I’m just not ready to put it away for a few months. I’m in love with my bike too much to say goodbye, so I decided it was time to buy some heated gear. I looked around online but I didn’t know what size would work for me and so I didn’t buy online. I went to one store but they didn’t have heated gear in yet. Someone told me about Cycle Gear in Laurel. I had no idea it was there which was odd because it’s not really that far from where I live. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a couple of guys standing behind the counter; Scott and Nicholas. I told them I was looking for heated gear and Nicholas was eager to help me. It was his first day so he was still learning, so Scott took over. Scott took me over to where their heated gear was and began explaining it all to me and let me try on the pants. At no time did I feel uncomfortable or feel like I was being discriminated against. He spent quite a while with me talking about the gear and unfortunately,

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they didn’t have my size but he said he could order it from other stores and have it in within a few days; which was perfect because I needed it for the following weekend. I walked out of there feeling like my mission was accomplished. True to his word, Scott called me a few days later to let me know my stuff was in. I went in to pick it up and it was like Christmas came early! I walked out with heated pants, a heated jacket, all the connectors I’d need, and a smile on my face! I got great customer service there and it will be my first stop when I need any kind of gear or accessories.

hooked up the next day and I finally took it out the following weekend to try it out. It was 54 degrees and was the first time I had ever ridden in such cooler temperatures. I have to say that the heated gear was a great investment. What I learned on this ride was that I need to have layers over the heated gear to keep the heat in, my glove liners that I already had work but it’s hard to fit regular gloves over them so I may have to buy the heated gloves, and my feet were getting cold. I need to buy the heated soles to put inside my shoes. The hardest part of owning this heated gear it remembering to unhook myself when I get off the bike!

The plan was to use the gear the next weekend for the toy drive but that morning, I tried hooking the gear up and was unable to get to my battery due to a screw that I couldn’t get loose; first time for everything! I didn’t have access to a power drill so I didn’t get to try out my gear that day. I got the gear

I pulled over at a little post office to get a quick picture and when I did, I saw another biker go by and they had a scarf around their neck. It made me smile a little as I realized it was another female rider. Like it or not, us chic riders are here to stay so either embrace us or get out of our way!!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Progressive International Motorcycle Show Washington, DC Friday, January 9, 2015 - Sunday, January 11, 2015 Progressive International Motorcycle Show coming to Washington, DC See All The Latest Bikes From All The Major Motorcycle Manufacturers Ultimate Builder Bike Show, Demos, Entertainment, Celebrity Appearances 100s of Vendors And A Whole Lot More!!! Visit the website below for additional information and updates www.motorcycleshows.com/ washington-dc

DELAWARE MOT Operation Christmas Saturday, December 13th, 2014 8:00am-2:00pm This holiday season remember the true meaning of Christmas by supporting MOT Operation Christmas in fulfilling the wishes and needs of children and families in the MOT area. MOT Operation Christmas Wish along with 94.7 WDSD, Middletown area Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Bob Evans are working together to support local families in need this Christmas season. Our main adopt-a-family will take place at Wal-Mart in Middletown on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 8:00am-2:00pm. You can select a wish tag from one of our Christmas trees and help support a child this holiday season. Christmas trees with wish tags will also be available 24

at Bob Evans and Home Depot in Middletown. This is a great family outing and opportunity to help those in need! For more information please contact Alisha Gravatt at 302-312-6958 - alisha.gravatt@appo.k12.de.us or Jim Gravatt at 302-312-1398 - jimgravatt@aol.com Frosty Ball Run Sunday, February 8, 2015 10:00 AM Four Seasons Motorcycle Club For this run, you might have to take the chains off your jacket and put them on your tires, but when you get a warm cup of joe in ya, it’ll all feel worthwhile. Registration 10AM till 12 noon $5 Per Person All Bikes Welcome Run Closes at 5 PM www.fourseasonsmc.com

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Biker Breakfast and Salvation Army Toy Run Saturday, December 13, 2014 12:00 AM Bayside Believers is having a Biker Breakfast and is hosting the Salvation Army Toy Run at Old Glory Harley Davidson in Laurel on 13 December. The Toy Box is set up and awaiting your donation of toys! At 1:00 PM, we will depart Old Glory to deliver the toys to the Salvation Army. The sole purpose of the ride is to ensure every child has a Merry Christmas. “For the kids-Big kids helping little kids”. The Salvation Army distributes the donated toys to children and their families that otherwise would not be having a very Merry Christmas. It’s a heart filled event we wish to invite you and your friends to join us in. Depart Location: Old Glory Harley Davidson Departure Time: 1:00 PM Lead Road Captain: Jim Kemplin Contact: 443.618.3650 Destination: Salvation Army, 511 S. Crain Hwy, Glen Burnie DECEMBER 2014

11th Annual Who’s Got the Guts Ride Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 January 1st, Bayside Believers will host its first scheduled calendar ride of the New Year, its “11th Annual Who’s Got the Guts Ride”. We’ll depart from Starbucks on Mountain Rd at 10:30 AM, please be gassed up and ready to roll. After a cool nippy ride, we’ll warm up to a nice hot lunch at Pirates Cove Restaurant in Galesville, MD. Cost of ride will be based on what you order for lunch. Dress warm as this ride will go as long as there is no snow, ice or freezing rain on the roads. If you’re not comfortable riding in inclement weather, please feel free to ride along in your cage (car). You may want to go straight to Pirates Cove and meet us there; we should be at the restaurant NLT 11:30 AM. Please let us know if you intend to go, so we can give the restaurant an estimated head count. Feel free to invite a friend. Depart Location: Starbucks, 4 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie Departure Time: 10:30 AM Lead Road Captain: Ed Maynard Destination: 4817 Riverside Dr, Galesville, MD Howard County Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:00 AM The Howard County Motorcycle Swap Meet has always been a motorcycle swap meet that caters to bikers looking for parts and accessories, bikes and all things motorcycle related! Not just Harleys, find parts for vintage or late model motorcycles, American or foreign, a leather jacket or other accessories. People come here to buy, sell, trade, AND SAVE.

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Apple’s 12th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - Saturday, August 8, 2015 Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Colossal Entertainment You won’t Forget! Come Early, Stay Late ! There will also be a Poker Run, Bike Show, Field Events, Contests and All Kinds of Wild Fun! This is the event that’s taking the country by storm! All the reasons are right. Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Clean Air and the Freedom of the road! The East Coast Motorcycle Rally is the hot spot for motorcyclist to get together for good times, good food, and great entertainment. Come, Camp, Party! NO ONE DAY RATE Rally Ticket price includes: Camping / Concerts / Tours / motorcycle Demolition Derby and All other Activities HOT SHOWERS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY : FREE RV’S, CAMPERS, BUSES ETC..

Apple mountain main event grounds for the east coast motorcycle rally has no full hook up sites, rv’s, campers etc are welcome on the main event grounds, self-contained. www. eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com/ Timonium Motorcycle Show Friday, February 6, 2015 - Sunday, February 8, 2015 Every foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturer available in USA on display 100’s of exhibits covering everything in motorcycling... Huge Custom and Antique Bike Show... Entertainment and Celebrities... New Swap Meet Building dedicated to Garage Built Cafe Racers, Choppers, Drag Bikes & Motorcycle Art After Party and a Whole Lot More... www.cycleshow.net

SAVE THE DATE

Progressive International Motorcycle Show Jan. 9th – 11th

Timonium Motorcycle Show Feb. 6th-8th

Ocean City Bikes to the Beach Apr. 30th – May 3rd

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Howard County Swap Meet, “Where Friends Meet”. West Friendship, Maryland Apple Mountain Productions: By Bikers, For Bikers! Doin’ it Ol’ Skool!

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Pictures with Santa on a Harley Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 11 AM to 4 PM Get your picture taken with Santa on a Harley-Davidson. Pets, couples, families welcome! www.triplesharley-davidson.com

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Mountainfest July 22nd – 26th

Apple Mountain Motorcycle Rally Aug. 5th – 9th

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Capitol City Biker Bash June 11th – 13th

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CIGAR REVIEW

BY MY MAN FLYNN

ere I sit ready for another great smoke and I have decided to tackle a cigar that first made the scene in 2010. The La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amore is a lovely lady indeed. From the dark San Andreas wrapper hugging a delicious Nicaraguan filler and binder Ashton and Don Pepin Garcia have brought the goods and delivered them box-pressed. I have personally always loved a good box press cigar the rounded square shape is often more pleasing to smoke and they tend to roll off of tables less to boot. Now there are some draw

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backs as with anything box press cigars can have burn issues like runs and can be a bit of a hassle in that department. Braking into the meat and potatoes here the cigar is dark in hue with a beautiful double band featuring a portrait of a lovely woman. The pre-light draw is a bit loose which is common with a box-pressed cigar. From the very first pull to your last you’ll note the creaminess of this smoke with slight spice and pepper, it has an earthy tone through the first third with some tart sweetness that is hard to place. Into the second third you will find some chocolaty undertones with rich cedar and coffee. Leather and some lingering spice are also in this third and of course the smooth creaminess. Now the final third holds strong with the spicy finish and presents with some earthy cocoa and a resurgence of pepper and that same tartness from the first third. This is certainly a hard stick to put down I almost always burn my fingers. The ash remains strong with only a little flaking odd for a box press, but certainly lends to good construction. Now as I type with my burned fingers I can say that Ashton put a great price on this cigar at an MSRP of $6.75 for the Robusto (5’’x50) it is a lot of goodness for the buck. It is one of my go to stogies for almost any occasion the one thing I can take away from this cigar is that I wish it had a fuller flavor. The flavors are there and they are good I just wish they were stronger, but this cigar is always in my humidor and it should find its way into yours.

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) MOTORCYCLISTS GAIN SOME RELIEF FROM CONGRESSIONAL HELMET LAW EFFORTS Driven by discontent, disillusionment and distrust, American voters saw red in November’s mid-term elections and whisked control of the Unites States Senate to the first Republican majority since 2006 and won additional seats in the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives, as well as favoring the GOP in numerous statewide races and a majority of gubernatorial contests nationwide. While most of the electorate is simply happy to see an end to a record $4 billion in campaign ads appearing incessantly on television, radio and newspapers, and in in-boxes and mailboxes everywhere, motorcycle riders should be especially glad to have won at least a temporary respite from helmet law threats from Congress and in states where Republicans have remained or gained in governance. As recently as this summer, the Obama Administration included a thinly-veiled attempt to impose a national helmet law through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) surface transportation reauthorization proposal to Congress, but the measure was derailed by the Republican-controlled House. Three years ago, motorcyclists across America successfully opposed a proposed amendment to S.1449, the “Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011,” that would have called for a National Mandatory Helmet Law for all motorcyclists. Although federal agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will undoubtedly continue to advance their pro-helmet law agendas, lacking a Democrat majority in either chamber will likely curb enthusiasm for helmet law mandates from Washington, for now. PAY-TO-PLAY HELMET LAW PROPOSED IN NEW MEXICO In a unique scheme to punish motorcyclists for exercising their right to ride without a helmet, a Discussion Draft of a Senate bill proposed for the 2015 52nd Legislature for the state of New Mexico would create a system of taxation for riders who opt not to wear a helmet. Specifically, “The department [Motor Vehicles Division] shall make available distinctive motorcycle validation stickers that signify that any person age eighteen or older who operates a motorcycle on which that sticker is affixed are not required by law to wear a safety helmet. The department shall issue validation sticker when a qualifying person pays the fee as provided for.” A standard validation sticker is just $15 annually, but it would cost $692 per year for the “distinctive motorcycle validating sticker” that allows the rider to go lidless…the additional tax revenue to be distributed as follows: $541.60 to the trauma system fund, $135.40 to the brain injury services fund, and $15 as additionally provided by law. Otherwise, the rider and passengers must wear a helmet, even though New Mexico law currently does not require helmet use for those 18 and older. “My concern is this will turn into a helmet law in New Mexico,” said Annette Torrez, chairperson for the New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization (NMMRO) and a member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors, who reported on the effort 28

at a recent NCOM Regional Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. “We found out that a lobbyist in New Mexico asked a senator to draft the bill, and though it does not have a sponsor yet, we are currently researching who is behind it.” TEXAS SAYS NO POLARIS SLINGSHOTS The Polaris Slingshot, a brand new three-wheeled sportsvehicle now just arriving at dealerships across the U.S., lacks componentry necessary to be considered “a car” and in most states you register it as a motorcycle; but the Texas DMV says “Whoa pardner, not so fast.” Though Polaris says they’d already received approval from the Lone Star State to sell their Slingshot there, according to a letter to Texas Polaris dealers posted on a Slingshot forum on November 4th they were notified by the Vehicle Titling and Registration Division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that the DMV is taking the position that even if dealers are licensed to sell it as a motorcycle, owners of the Slingshot will not be able to register it because it is not street legal as far as Texas “motorcycles” are concerned. The conflict hinges on the wording used to define a motorcycle in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety Motorcycle Operator’s Manual says three-wheelers are defined by certain characteristics, one of them being “saddle seating,” meaning “seating in which the rider/passenger straddles the vehicle,” but the Slingshot’s seats sit side-by-side. Because it doesn’t have a “saddle,” the DMV ruling prohibits the Polaris Slingshot from being registered as a motorcycle, so they will not be sold in the state until this “VERY urgent matter” is resolved. The Texas precedence has the potential to sway other states to define the Slingshot similarly, a scenario Polaris is surely hoping to avoid. Polaris has fought hard for their not-car classification, and have used the fact that their vehicles are legally considered motorcycles to ease their passage through regulatory waters, but this gray area has led to some other unintended legal consequences, such as operator licensing, vehicle registration and applicable helmet requirements. Ultimately, it has everything to do with the way laws are written and how “motorcycle” is defined therein, which varies from state to state. INDIANA SCOOTER RIDERS FACE NEW REGULATIONS Indiana officials are warning motor scooter drivers that starting in January they’ll need license plates on those bikes. Legislators have approved Indiana’s first license requirements for scooters, and under the new law drivers of scooters with engines of 50 cubic centimeters or less will need to buy license plates and pass a Bureau of Motor Vehicles test involving road signals and signs. Operators of scooters with larger engines will be required to follow motorcycle requirements, including holding a valid motorcycle license or learner’s permit. Evansville police officials told a legislative committee that scooters had often been involved in accidents and used in crimes such as robberies, but that the owners couldn’t be found because they lacked any registration. The new law doesn’t require insurance for drivers of the smaller scooters, and the registration will cost $26.35, plus a $10 excise tax. Law sponsor Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Winona Lake) said not

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requiring a driver’s license for scooter operators was important because he felt it was necessary that those with drunken driving convictions still have a way to get to work. MINIBIKE MANUFACTURER TO PAY RECORD $4.3 MILLION FEDERAL FINE Baja Inc. of Anderson, South Carolina, has agreed to pay a record $4.3 million civil penalty to settle a complaint from federal regulators that it delayed reporting safety defects on its go-karts and minibikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported. The settlement resolves CPSC charges that the firm knowingly failed to report within 24 hours, as required by federal law, known defects and an unreasonable risk of serious injury involving 11 models of minibikes and go-carts sold nationwide from November 2004 through June 2010. The defects in Baja’s products, which consisted of fuel leaks and unintended acceleration, resulted in the recall in 2010 of 308,000 Baja Motorsports minibikes and go-karts, which is when Baja filed its Full Report with CPSC. Although the company agreed to pay the fine, it did not admit any wrongdoing and said it was paying to “avoid the cost, distraction, delay and uncertainty” of continued proceedings. Previously, the highest penalty the safety commission had issued was a $4 million fine against Graco Children’s Products in 2005 for failure to inform CPSC about dangers to children. NEW ARMY RULES BAN BASKETBALL SHOES AND CLUB COLORS U.S. Military installations worldwide require military members and employees to utilize a variety of safety equipment to ride motorcycles on base that is not required by laws outside their boundaries, but some new Army rules in Hawaii sound way off base. On Nov. 1, Military Police and leaders at all levels began enforcement of U.S. Army-Hawaii Policy Letter 11 on Motorcycle Safety, consisting of four major changes to the pre-existing policy, including changes to required safety equipment and prohibited equipment. “When operating a motorcycle on USARHAW installations, riders must wear a DOT approved helmet, protective eyewear, abrasionresistant gloves, long pants (excluding PT pants), long sleeves, and leather/canvass boots or sturdy over-the-ankle shoes,” and such regs are typical of most military bases, but their new policy “prohibits riders from wearing high-top basketball shoes while riding.” Additionally, the new policy specifies the use of reflective gear at all times, and riders must wear either a fluorescent (brightly colored) and reflective vest, jacket or upper outer garment, or they must wear a motorcycle specific jacket with padding/armor. But what’s most concerning is “Prohibited Equipment” that is NOT allowed to be worn: “Riders on-post are not authorized to wear any garment that displays an affiliation with a motorcycle club or other group that offers or solicits membership.” The new policy applies to all motorcycle operators on USARHAW installations. In addition, the policy applies to all 25th Infantry Division Soldiers, both on and off-post. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

STUDY SHOWS LANE SPLITTING POSES NO ADDITIONAL DANGERS A series of new studies out of the University of California, Berkeley found that the practice of lane splitting poses no additional danger to motorcyclists. California is the only state that allows for the maneuver, which is the act of a motorcyclist passing slow or stalled traffic by riding in between cars along the lane lines. Two yearlong studies were recently released by UC Berkeley and were commissioned by the California Highway Patrol and the Office of Traffic Safety, and determined that the seemingly risky move of weaving in-between traffic to be no more dangerous than just riding a motorcycle, when executed in a safe and prudent manner. The state-commissioned research considered thousands of accident reports and found lane splitting is poses no more risk than riding a motorcycle in a marked lane, with the exception when lane splitting (a.k.a.; lane sharing, or filtering) is done at speeds over 10 miles an hour in excess of traffic flow. One report is a crash study that examined 8,262 motorcyclists who were involved in crashes while lane splitting between June 2012 and August 2013. The second report examined lanesplitting habits among various groups in 2012 and 2013. Researchers found lane splitters are less likely to be rear-ended (2.7% of crashes vs. 4.6% for average motorcyclists), and lanesplitting motorcyclists involved in crashes were notably less likely than other motorcyclists to suffer head injury (9.1% vs. 16.5%), torso injury (18.6% vs. 27.3%), or fatal injury (1.4% vs. 3.1%). Lane-splitting in California appears to be on the rise, with 62% of motorcyclists admitting to lane-splitting on both freeways and other roads, a 7.5-percentage-point increase over 2013. Data from the studies will be shared with the CHP, which this year began working on guidelines for lane-splitting. Authors say the report, the first of its kind about lane-splitting, will be followed up by more in-depth analysis, including looking at rider age, rider gender, motorcycle characteristics and collision and roadway characteristics. In many countries, lane splitting and filtering are normal practices for motorcyclists, particularly in highly urbanized areas of Europe and Asia. LANE FILTERING APPROVED DOWN UNDER Following consultation with riders, motorists and road safety groups, the government of Queensland, Australia decided to make changes to the laws regarding motorcycle riding, and beginning early next year motorcyclists will now be able to move around stationary or slow moving vehicles, as long as they are travelling less than 30 kilometres an hour (18.64 mph). A trial in New South Wales found lane filtering could help ease traffic congestion and Transport Minister Scott Emerson agreed it should be rolled out in Queensland, but it will only be allowed for experienced riders and won’t be allowed in school zones during school hours. Among other “sensible changes,” motorcyclists will also now be able to legally stretch their leg off the bike to help avoid fatigue, take both feet off the footsteps to reverse into a parking space and turn their head to do a shoulder check. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Since when do we have to agree with people to defend them from injustice?” ~ Lillian Hellman (1905-1984), American playwright and memoirist

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Biker Friendly Directory

Dealers & Shops Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles 406 West Race Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 301-260-0070 www.bustedknucklescycle.com Cutting Edge Customs 3078 PT. Manion RD #2 Morgantown, WV 304-826-6688 Demotto Honda-Yamaha RT 33W Elkins, WV 26241 304-636-5489 www.demottohondayamaha.com M&J Motor Company 1000 S. Queen Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-262-6200 www.mjtrikes.com RG Honda-Yamaha 1619 Buckhannon Pike Nutter Fort, WV 26301 304-624-5420 www.rghonda.com Smitty’s Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha RT 33 East Corridor H Buckhannon, WV 26201 304-472-4824 www.supersmittys.com The Twisted Spoke 97 Milford Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-326-4644 www.twistedspokeinc.com Triple S Harley Davidson Exit 155 off I-79 Morgantown, WV 304-284-8244 www.tripleshd.com Wiskybilt 137 Harmony Grove Rd. Albright, WV 304-379-BIKE www.wiskybilt.com 30

Bars & Grills

Lost River Brewing 155 West Main Street Wardensville, WV 304-874-4455 www.lostriverbrewing.com

Beander’s 314 Davis Ave Elkins, WV 304-636-6000

Nan & Pops Place 3485 Winchester Ave. Martinsburg, WV 304-267-2007

Copper House Grill 1155 Airport Road Fairmont, WV 26554 304-534-8323

Pikeview Sports Bar& Lounge 221-223 Pikeview Drive Beckley, WV 25801 304-256-2490

Gateway Lounge 123 Casino Drive Anmoore, WV 26323 304-623-3060 Giovannis Restaurant 451 US Hwy 33 E Weston, WV 26452 304-269-4563

Road Hogs Saloon 415 Clayton Street Rivesville, WV 26588 304-816-6901

Hickory House 1137 US Hwy 19 North Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-269-7373

Schmitt’s Saloon 245 Cheat Road Morgantown, WV 304-291-9001

Homewood Bar & Grill “Home of the Purple Monkey” 223 Homewood Rd. Weston, WV 26452 304-997-8666

The Local Bar & Grill 2552 Ritler Drive Shady Spring, WV 25918 304-763-2839

Jane Lew Junction 43 Mcwhorter Rd. Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-884-6806

The Dairy Winkle 162 Campbells Creek Drive Charleston, WV 25306 304-925-6800

Jester’s Hilltop Pub 4726 US Hwy 33W Camden, WV 26338 304-269-4004 Kickstands Bar & Grille 3200 Junkins Ave Clarksburg, WV 26301 Lee & Janet’s Place Cherry Falls / Webster Springs, WV 304-651-0777 DECEMBER 2014

Swamp Fox Tavern 4404 Sissonville Drive Charleston, WV 25312 304-340-8094

The Mason Jar Tavern & Grill 81 N Dents Road Granville, WV 26534 304-241-5914

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Wright Dawgs 1228 Country Club Road. Fairmont, WV 26554 304-368-0834

Medical

Insurance

Rider Insurance www.Rider.com

Lodging

Broken Wheel Campground 2060 Skin Creek Road Weston, WV 26452 304-269-6097

Legal Services Law Offices of Ralph C. Buss 800-582-5577 www.RalphBuss.com

Weatherholtz Bonding 306 W. Stephens Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-5888 www.weatherholtzbonding.com

Photography

Bobby Tarowsky 304-797-1470 304-723-8955 www.BobbyTRocks.com

Certainty Stores 101 Randolph Ave. Elkins, WV 26241 304-630-1716 Certaintystores.com

Tattoos

Derma Doodle Tattoo Studio 355 Meadowdale Rd. Fairmont, WV 26544 304-816-3016 Thinkin Ink 508 Race Street Fairmont, WV 26354 304-366-1279

Fraternal Order of Eagles #2481 Weston, WV 304-269-6134 If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@TRMDEL.com for more information. If you’re a Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@TRMDEL.COM with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.

Clubs, Organizations & Riding Groups C.E.’s Helping Hands (Old Fields, WV) A non-profit organization enlisting the help of other good hearted people wanting to contribute to the cause of helping others in need. The organization holds monthly meetings and several fundraising rides every year. Donations are always appreciated. For more information call: 304-538-6953 or visit our website at: www.cehelpinghands.com

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A Therapeutic Touch 210 E. Park Ave Fairmont, WV 26554 304-366-8711

Retail

GET YOUR BUSINESS LISTED HERE!! CONTACT RHINO: RHINO@BIGCITYRHINO.COM

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I love it when a plan comes together. I had been trying for some time to get by Kickstand’s Bar and Grill to visit and check out this bar I had been hearing so much about in Clarksburg, WV. It seemed that every time I set off to Kickstands something always happened and I had to postpone my trip. My recent trip through WV gave me another opportunity to visit the bar. The other good news was that Bike Night (Thursdays) fell on Halloween. That would only increase the fun. Kickstands is easy to find in Clarksburg at 3200 Junkins Ave. We pulled into Kickstands and went inside. It’s really

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a nice bar with a couple of pool tables and a full service bar and kitchen. Eddie Davisson and his band play here each Thursday. Halloween was no exception. The band played and the costumed patrons arrived. Everything from a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader to pirates and everything you would expect to see at grownup costume party. The beer was cold and the food was good. The band was having a great time and it seemed that a good time was had by all. So if you’re in the area stop in and say Hi to Jeff and his staff. You will be glad you stopped by and I’m sure you will go back. Tell them Hillbilly sent you.

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2008 Suzuki Hayabusa 8:00 PM 6:00 PM (Laying of Main Aisle Carpet Will Begin at 6:00 PM) 10:00 PM (Bikes may enter from side doors) 9:00 AM (By Pre-Written Permission ONLY-Please Call) OVER $20,000 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM IN CASH & AWARDS! 8:00 AM – Noon

Noon 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 8:00 AM

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Custom & Antique Bike Show Competition February 6, 7, & 8, 2015

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ENTRY FEE: $95 (per motorcycle)

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MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: American Recreational Promotions • 1818 Pot Spring Road – Suite 112 • Timonium, MD 21093

Type of Bike to be Entered (Bike photo must be enclosed): Will You Need 110V Electrical Outlet?: YES NO

OVER $20,000 IN CASH & AWARDS!

Brief Description of Bike:________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Check detailed Competition Class descriptions at www.cycleshow.net. Any questions, please call Lisa 410-561-7323 ext 15

Entry Make: __________________________________ Year: __________ Model:__________________________ Enter Competition Class That You Feel Best Fits Your Bike: __________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Address:___________________________ City:_______________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________ Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

Copies of this form may be used for multi-entries

BIKE ENTRY FORM

(Fill out Entry Form below and return with check or money order. Retain top portion for reference. Additional move-in info will be sent in early January.)

Check out last year’s winners and 2015 competition class descriptions at www.cycleshow.net

‘FOR SALE’ Bikes and Signs can only be located in Commercial Spaces in the Main Show Building or located in the Exhibition Hall’s ‘Used Parts/Bikes’ spaces (check out ‘Swap Meet’ Info at cycleshow.net). A $95 Entry Fee and this completed bike entry form are required for each bike entered into competition, no matter where the bike is located. Exhibition Hall bike entries will be judged by the same judges and at the same time as all other bikes in competition. The Maryland State Fairgrounds does not allow any individual, group or company to display or sell any merchandise that contains the names, symbols or phrases identifying or supporting any real life 1% outlaw club or gang on Fairground's property. Attendees may wear colors. Call Lisa at (410) 561-7323 ext 15 if you want your bike entry to be ‘FOR SALE’.

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• 8” x 10” 2015 Commemorative Show Plaque (first 200 entries) • Each Bike Entered Receives (1) Owner and (1) Guest Pass

(you may use your own custom stanchions)

• 10' x 10' Display Area (bikes may also be located in a commercial display space) Best of Show: • Trophies Will Be Placed Next to Winning Bikes Early Sunday Morning • Free 110 V Electrical Outlet (if needed) • Free Parking For Personal Vehicles and Motorcycle Trailers • 3' High Protective Stanchions Around 10' x 10' Display Area

$95 ENTRY FEE (PER MOTORCYCLE) INCLUDES:

*All Bike Entries will be inspected upon arrival to confirm that competition class chosen by bike owner fits actual bike entry according to AGE, STYLE and EXTENT of alterations

*All Bikes Welcome (Domestic or Foreign) *Professional Judging (Out of State~Non-Bias~Nationally Recognized)

COMPETE FOR IMPRESSIVE AWARDS AND BIG CASH $$$ PRIZES

2200 York Road, Lutherville/Timonium, MD 21093 Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM ~ Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

February 6, 7, 8, 2015 Maryland State Fairgrounds - Timonium

“CUSTOM & ANTIQUE BIKE SHOW”

TIMONIUM MOTORCYCLE SHOW’S

Check Out Last Year’s Winners at cycleshow.net