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nce again another month has gone by. As we all get ready to take another ride throughout the next month or so please keep just a few things in mind. Leaves falling make the road like an ice rink for motorcycles so slow down in the long beautiful curves thru the mountains, and look twice for those deer running in terror from the hunter chasing them down. We want to be able to enjoy next year’s riding season with everyone. That being said November is a month all about Giving Thanks. So Give Thanks to a Veteran next time you see them, or give thanks to your Brother for helping you pick up your bike that night you tried to leave the bar and couldn’t even mount up, which is a good thing because no one should ever drink and ride. You all know who I’m talking about. The staff hear would also like to thank you our readers for helping us re-establish our place in Wonderful West Virginia. At the same time we need everyone to understand this over anything else. This would not be possible without our partners in the magazine. You know the ones. All the advertisers that allow us to bring you this each month. So if you thank no one else be sure to stop in and Thank them. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Big City

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s we are coming to the season of thanksgiving we need to set back and look at all the things we have to be thankful for. We are thankful for our families, our friends, our home, jobs, cars, motorcycles and all our worldly possessions. We must remember who we need to thank and that is God. If not for Him none of this would be possible. Without God and his creation we would not exist. We need to quit taking Him and everything for granted. Life is short and we need to enjoy everything he has given us. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This is why we give God all the glory. He created everything for us to enjoy. We need to lift each other up daily and be thankful that we have these people in our lives and everything around us.

in Spelter would more than welcome you on Saturday night with fellowship at 6 and service at 7. We will also help you find a Church for Sunday. Go out and find someone, give them a Hug, tell them you and God As we move on into fall letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get out and love them and we will see you in church. fellowship with our friends and make some God Bless new ones too. We never know when the end will come, but we had better be ready Dave Feeman (Irondog) because it is getting closer every day. Get yourself right with God. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ac- North Central WV Bikers For Christ cepted Him yet now is the time. If you have Rushing Wind Church Spelter WVa Church then be there Sunday and if not (304)624-4777 find one. Rushing Wind Ministry Church THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly and my guest Rob Snyder

he great thing about writing this column each month is the people I get to meet and become friends with. I think it’s really cool when I get the chance to meet an up and coming new artist. I didn’t think about meeting anyone or doing an interview when we headed out during Mountainfest to one of my favorite watering holes The Mason Jar. We pulled into the parking lot and I saw a band performing outside and I thought they sound pretty good. I went in to the bar and said Hi to Steve Reese the owner and headed back out to hear the band. I didn’t know how much I was gonna like listening to Rob Snyder. You know I like a band when it’s 90 degrees outside and would rather sweat outside than drink inside in the a/c. There was something about Rob’s music that I really liked. I lit a cigar and kicked back to enjoy the show. I listened and asked if he wanted to sip some shine and talk. He agreed and this is our conversation; HB- Do you ride or have you ridden bikes? RS- I did ride. I had a soft tail deuce. When I moved to Nashville I picked up everything and I had to sell it. I still get the itch every time I see one go by and when I get a big check one day it will be the first thing I buy. That will be my first purchase. HB- Tell me a little about your music for the people that haven’t had the chance to hear you play. RS- I put out an EP about two years ago. That was when I was kind of new to Nashville. I wanted to establish that I was different more on the rock side of country. Nothing against the pop side of country but I wanted to show them I wasn’t there to sing about moonlight and skoal rings, cruising and pickup trucks and stuff. I wanted to sing about what I know I’m poor and I drive a minivan. I want to do a rocking country thing but I want to bring back lyrics and meaning to the songs. Sing about what

I know. If I never catch on can’t do anything else for country music I at least want to bring back the songwriting part. HB- Where are you based out of now? RS- I live in Nashville and I write usually on Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thursday. I play shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I’m playing about 160 shows a year and I’m looking to do more. The problem is I’m doing everything myself. I’m my tour manager and I have to book it all by myself so that’s a lot of work. I set up the shows and everything. It’s a lot of work but I’m doing what I want to do work in the music industry. It’s a lot of work but I figure if I work harder than anybody else something good is going to happen for me. I’m not losing hair yet but I’m sure I’m going to be soon but I’m playing music solo and my way. HB- I know your friends with The Davisson Brothers Band and they have that same kind of work ethic. If you work hard now when you finally make it hopefully you won’t have to work as hard as you did on the way up the ladder. RS - Every fan I get is earned and it’s not given from a record label and no one can take it away from me. If it’s only two people at a place I’m playing and they come to hang out and they like me on Facebook it’s two people that I earned and no one else can take that away from me. HB- Can people see you on You Tube? RS- Yes I have one video out called Ammo on You Tube. I’m working building that up and we are on Facebook and Twitter. I just keep trying to get the word out and hope the people will like what they hear and see. You can also find out where I’m playing at www. robsnydermusic.com. I’m also on the app Bands in town. My twitter account is @bigrobsnyder and I’m on there constantly and trying to answer everyone. HB-Where do you see yourself in the future? Where do you want to be?

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RS- I have ahold of a couple of big cuts and I hope to see myself doing twice as many shows next year and have twice as many fans and hoping it continues to keep growing. I just wanna get better and better and leave my mark with the songwriting. Just keep pushing and doing more. It’s been a couple of months since I did this interview with Rob and I have had the chance to listen to his more of his music. I have to tell you guys I don’t understand how he doesn’t have a huge following yet. His music is kind of like what would happen if you put Kid Rock, Hank Jr., and Jamey Johnson all in a bottle and shook them up it would sound something like Rob Snyder when they came out. I’m going to have to call Rob soon and get another cd because I’ve worn this one out. If one of you walked out to my bike right now you would find his cd in the player. I’m not kidding when I say I think his music is really good. I hope you get a chance to see him play somewhere soon. Please go see him or visit YouTube and check out his video. You are going to hear a lot about Rob in the near future. I think he’s headed for the big time. That’s about all I have for you this month. You know it’s time for some shine and a Jaxsin Cigar. I always get in the circle and lose the lid and of course I share with my friends. I always save a little for my bro Big Dog. God bless you all. See you down the road and keep the rubber side down. – Hillbilly THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

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1. When I was born, I was given a choice - a big pecker or a good memory.... I don’t remember what I chose. 2. Your birth certificate is an apology letter from the condom factory. 3. A wife is a sex object. Every time you ask for sex, she objects. 4. Impotence: nature’s way of saying, “No hard feelings...” 5. There are only two four letter words that are offensive to men - ‘don’t’ and ‘stop’, unless they are used together. 6. Panties: Not the best thing on earth, but next to the best thing on earth. 7. There are three stages in a man’s life: Tri-Weekly, Try Weekly and Try Weakly. 8. Virginity can be cured. 9. Virginity is not dignity, it’s lack of opportunity. 10. Having sex is like playing bridge - if you don’t have a good partner, you better have a good hand. 11. I tried phone sex once, but the holes in the dial were too small. 12. Marriage is the only war where you get to sleep with the enemy. 13. Question: What’s an Australian kiss? Answer: The same thing as a French kiss, only down under. 14. A couple just married were happy with the whole thing. He was happy with the Hole and she was happy with the Thing. 15. Question: What are the three biggest tragedies in a man’s life? Answer: Life sucks, job sucks and the wife doesn’t. 16. Question: Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact? Answer: Breasts don’t have eyes. 17. Despite the old saying, ‘Don’t take your troubles to bed’, many men still sleep with their wives!

Chopper Zeke was in a bar n’ grill yesterday, feeling no pain and chillaxin’ with a great mellow buzz, when he suddenly realized he desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so he timed his farts with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs, heI started to feel a whole lot better. He finished his beer, and noticed that everybody was staring at him... Then it dawned on him that he was listening to his iPod.

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Two bikers; Buster and Bodie rode into a gas station in Kentucky for a fill-up because they heard about a contest being offered by the station to patrons who purchased a full tank of gas. When they went inside to pay, the guys asked the attendant about the contest. “If you win, you’re entitled to free sex” said the attendant. “How do we enter?” asked Buster. “Well, I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right, you win free sex.” “OK. I guess 7,” said Bodie. “Sorry, I was thinking of 8,” replied the attendant. The next week, the two buddies go back to the same station to get gas. When they went inside to pay, Buster asked the attendant if the contest was still going on. “Sure,” replied the attendant. “I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right you win free sex.” “2” said Buster. “Sorry, I was thinking of 3,” replied the attendant. “Y’all come back soon and try again.” As they walked back to their bikes, Bodie said to Buster, “You know, I’m beginning to think this contest is rigged.” “No way,” replied Buster. “My wife won three times last week.” A biker’s greatest achievement was his brood of six kids. He was so proud that he continually called his wife: “Mother of Six”, which pissed her off to no end. But he kept referring to her as “Mother of Six” no matter where they went. At end of a poker run, he shouted across the bar, “Hey, “Mother of Six”, you ready to go home?” His irritated wife screamed back: “Anytime you’re ready, “Father of Four”!”

An older man approached a young woman in the Mall, ‘Excuse me; I can’t seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?’ The young woman, feeling compassion for the old fellow, said, ‘Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?’ ‘I have no idea, but every time I talk to a woman with hooters like yours, she seems to appear out of nowhere. It’s the damndest thing!”

Ever wonder why baby diapers have cute names like Luvs, Huggies and Pampers; while undergarments for old people are called Depends? Well, here’s your answer. When babies crap in their pants, people are still gonna’ Luv’ em’, Hug’ em and Pamper em’… When old people crap in their pants, it “Depends” on who’s in the damn will.

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Cut your Squash in half, take a spoon ans scoop out any seeds, place on a flat pan that’s covered in foil. Place the inside part down and rub olive oil and salt & pepper all over ORANGE ZEST TURKEY BREAST the outer flesh. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 mins. 2 Large Turkey Breasts - And if you want to add legs & thighs Remove and let cool slightly. Take a dish towel and hold in, then get those also. in one hand and using a Fork, start at the top and scrape 2 Large Oranges - zest completely; put aside down in long strips and repeat doing until you’ve removed 2 Cups of Orange Juice poured into a long glass baking dish. all the flesh into a glass bowl. Do both sides. It will have the Place your chicken pieces in here to marinate slightly, skin appearance of spaghetti pasta, hence the name. While your side down then flip after 15 minutes. Spaghetti Squash is baking in the oven, cut off tops on all In a small glass or ceramic bowl, combine together as a peppers and slice into slim strips, towel dry mushrooms as rub; in palmfuls: Rosemary, Parsley, Basil, Salt & Pepper they give off a lot of liquid. Start by adding butter to the skilHave a traditional turkey roasting pan ready and sprayed let and saute’ over medium heat, add in the mushrooms and down with cooking spray. Take your legs, thighs and breasts get all that golden brown, turn down to low and add onions out and put on a platter and generously season and get them a golden brown. Turn down to simmer and just both sides of chicken. Now, take McCormick Valencia let cook down a bit. Salt & pepper to your taste with a dash Orange Zest Peel seasoning in a bottle (in any spice aisle) of nutmeg.Take the saute’ mix and add to your squash, add a and sprinkle both sides of chicken generously. Place in roastcouple pats of butter and gently toss to combine all. Top with ing pan with skin side up on (legs will be skin all around so parsley. This is truly delicious and once you try it, you’ll be a just lay them in). Now, on my large Turkey Breasts, I make major fan forevva’! a small slit and gently slide my fingers up under the skin and spread the orange zest all up underneath the skin and CARROT, PINEAPPLE & GINGER CAKE WITH distribute evenly. I do this with the thighs also. The legs I just BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING sprinkle on top. I tent the entire roasting pan with Reynolds 1 Pkg. of a quality Carrot Cake mix. Just go w/ a brand you trust. Heavy-Duty aluminum foil and cook at 350 degrees for 40 1 Can of Pineapple Tidbits (that’s how reads on the label) Be minutes (until you stick a fork in and juices run clear). I then sure and save juice off to side. remove the foil and You’ll need dry Ginger spice so grab that in the Spice aisle. actually spray butter cooking spray (from a distance) onto the Make your cake mix as per pkg. instructions only add the can chicken (easier than basting) and then leave the foil off and of Pineapple Tidbits (strain off juice into a measuring cup) continue cooking until the skin is crispy, golden and add 1 tsp. extra of Vanilla and one palmful of Ginger brown (you may need to rotate you legs). But this all happens spice. Bake in whatever format you’re using; tube pan, 2 fast, like 10 minutes, so keep an eye on it. Remove from oven round cakes, cupcakes, whatevva’. Remove from oven, take a and serve while super hot and skin super crispy. Excellent toothpick and poke holes all over the top of cake and carealternative to same old whole turkey, and there’s no wasted fully pour your pineapple juice all over and down into holes. parts and slice your turkey breasts thin or thick, your choice. Now....let’s make some frosting. In a large chilled glass bowl, If you want to serve with gravy, just use the quality bottled add 2 sticks of softened real butter, 1 Tub of Whipped Cream kind or make your own the old flour & chicken broth way. But Cheese, 3 Cups of Confectioner’s Sugar, and apprx. 1 Cup of the flayva’ is phenomenal!! Whipping Cream (says so on box in Milk Section at grocery It’s deep, rich and with that citrus zing! store), also add in 1/4 cup of Honey (spray measuring cup w/ cooking spray so won’t stick to cup). Now, use your hand SPAGHETTI SQUASH; Peppers, Onions & Shrooms This is a fab side-dish. If you’ve never had Spaghetti Squash, mixer on medium, and then go up to high and blend until you get nice stiff peaks and then STOP. If you go too far it will fall it has a superb squash flavor but really fun to eat. flat on you and there’s no bringing it back. Frost your cake 1 Large Spaghetti Squash - Cut in half & deseeded and my Mom always taught me to take a knife and just tap 1 Medium Yellow Pepper, Orange Pepper & Red Pepper the frosting gently all over while pulling knife up and it gives 1 Box of Pre-Sliced Button Mushrooms it a spiked look all over. 1 Medium Sweet Onion; Cut a thin piece all the way down Say Grace, Give Thanks and Dig In. Love Y’all. and then cut that in half. Do entire onion this way. K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads National Founders’ Office.

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HOMETOWN HEROES

Don Blanton Marines 1964 - 1971

This is my dad John Craig US Army Weston WV Warren Gray Spencer Jr. D.O.B 7/22/1932 Cap May, New Jersey Army Korean War 1952-53 Hometown: Church Hill, Maryland My son, Pfc Andrew Martin “Bo” Harper, US army ,KIA Afghanistan. 8/17/91-3/11/11

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This is my favorite HERO of all time!! My DAD Richard G. Hayhurst, he was in the US Army from October 1965 until October 1968. He was a E5 Sargent. He believes in what he fought for and does not regret fighting for our Freedom. He fought in the Vietnam War and seen things he will not disclose to anyone. Dad, I would like to say not only are you my HERO, I Love you with everything I am! Thank you very much for your service!

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DIARY OF A BIKER CHIC -

RIDING BITCH

was just sitting here thinking and I don’t know who was “in about a conversation I had the wrong” and messed up to My mom on her bike with with another female rider. start the fight. It really doesn’t my dad on the back!! She rides her own, but matter. sometimes she will ride on As we made our left turn and the back of her boyfriend’s stopped a few more times in bike. She told me she didn’t mind traffic, the man continued to yell and I tried to mentally put myself at his passenger. I heard him tell in that spot…on the back of a her a couple of times to get off his bike?!?! I couldn’t do it…there’s bike (in a not so very nice way), no way! I’d have to be stuck with but it got worse. As traffic started no other choice before I’d climb to move, he took off fast even on the back of a bike. First of all, though the traffic was barely it’s more fun being the one in moving. He took off fast so he control. Not only are you the one could purposely make a hard, in control of your own safety, but abrupt stop. Yes, he was trying you are also in control of the path to knock her off the bike. He did you take. Riding on the back, I guess you still get a thrill from this maneuver more than once, and she held on. She never fell the ride but, I’d think it would get boring after a while. Knowing off, and she never willingly got off the bike, and he became more me, I’d get bored really fast, fall asleep, and eventually just fall agitated each time. off the back of the bike! Now had I been this chic, I would have gladly got off the bike I don’t ride anyone on the back of my bike. I don’t like the and started walking. I would never let anyone speak to me the idea of being in control of someone else’s safety. If I wrecked way he was speaking to me (even if I was the one who messed my bike with someone on the back, I don’t think I’d ever be able up), and there is no way in hell I would be on the back of a bike to forgive myself. I’ve had someone on the back once. About with someone who was trying to throw me off. I think as the five years ago, a friend begged me to let her ride on the back operator, you have the responsibility at that point to pull the because she had never been on a bike before. I told her no bike over and not get back on until you’ve calmed down. Or because I had no experience but she said she trust me and even better, don’t get on the bike with someone you are fighting kept on nagging me until I said yes. I took her on a 20 minute with. As a passenger, you have the responsibility to know how ride, safely, but I hated every second of it. The extra weight was to ride on the back and not piss off the operator! I wanted to yell not something I was used to and every time I stopped, I felt her up to the passenger and tell her to get on the back of bike, and weight fall into me. I didn’t like it, not one bit, and I’ll never do I would have if I had the experience. it again. I guess I don’t understand some people when it comes to There’s something to be said for the people who do ride riding. Motorcycle accidents happen every day. Most of them someone on the back as well as someone who has the guts to are due to cagers not paying attention, and a lot of them are due trust someone with their safety and ride on the back. There are to operator error, so why make it even more dangerous if you rules, though, that both parties have to be conscious of. When I are fighting with your partner? Why in the hell would anyone put was in Ocean City a few months ago for bike fest, my friend and themselves in that position? Suppose she had fallen off, would I were coming out of Hooper’s and the traffic coming in and out he have cared? Would he have taken off on her? What if she of there was very heavy with bikes. As my friend and I pulled up had got off when the bike stopped? Would he have kept going to the red light to wait to take our left turn back towards the city, or yelled at her to get back on? we were behind a bike that had a female rider on the back… Riding is supposed to be fun and enjoyable and stress free. and they were fighting. I think if you are not getting on the bike with that in mind, then I won’t repeat the names that the guy was calling this woman you need to park the damn thing. So for the dudes riding their but let’s just say one of the things he was calling her included women on the back: be nice! To the chic’s riding on the back: the four letter word that most females can’t stand. He was don’t be a nagging bitch and mess up the ride for your man! This screaming and yelling at her and she was just sitting there, not has been a public service announcement for idiots everywhere. yelling back or standing up for herself. I don’t know if they were You may not continue with your regularly broadcasted program! married or just dating, I don’t know what the fight was about, – Joyce Elaine 16

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Motorycycles In The Military

Most of us know that motorcycle clubs, whether of the law-abiding or outlaw biker gang variety, are descended from WWII vets who caught the “riding” bug in the combat zone. But what role, exactly, did motorcycles play in the military? Next to a jeep or tank, a two-wheeled vehicle that leaves its operator exposed seems a poor choice for an army vehicle; but there are worthwhile tradeoffs. A motorcycle’s speed makes it ideal for scouting, reconnaissance and messenger capacities. It can travel where larger vehicles cannot. It uses less fuel, and you can fit several of them into a transport vehicle. Adverse weather and terrains could reduce their effectiveness, but clever engineers would counter that with design.

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Delaware Blue Knights 31st Annual Toy Run Sunday, November 9, 2014 9:00 AM $15 Rider - $10 Passenger and One New Unwrapped Toy per Person www.bkde1.org/events.html 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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Veteran’s Day Ride to Arlington Cemetery Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM Battley Harley-Davidson / Battley Cycles Our annual ride to Arlington Cemetery on Veteran’s Day. Join us for coffee and doughnuts starting at 7:30am then it is kickstands up at 8:00am as we head to Arlington. The group will park and attend the ceremony at the amphitheater. Folks are welcome to spend the day at the cemetery or head back to Battley. Veteran’s Day Weekend Celebration Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM Battley Harley-Davidson / Battley Cycles

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Join Battley Harley-Davidson as we celebrate Veteran’s Day like it was 1945. The Rockville Band’s Swing Band will be here playing your favorite old time swing hits. Bring your dance shoes! We’ll have photos with our 1945 WLA HarleyDavidson and free food. Admission is free!

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Apple’s 12th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - Saturday, August 8, 2015 Progressive International Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Show Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Jan. 9th – 11th 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. Timonium Motorcycle Show Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Feb. 6th-8th 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 Ocean City Bikes to the Beach : FREE Apr. 30th – May 3rd 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

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Thunder Roads Harley Davidson Rider Ryan Kerr finished the 2014 AMA Pro Road Racing season in an overall 12 place position in spite of a season ending track injury which occurred in July. Kerr reflects positively on his first season as and AMA Pro Harley Davidson rider and explains, “I have learned so much this season and was able to improve at every race. Unfortunately, my foot injury in July did not allow me to compete in any further races but I’m happy to report that I have been cleared to get back on the track. I plan on spending my off season focusing on a structured physical fitness program st combined with many track days on the bike. I promise to be a top contender throughout the upcoming 2015 season in the AMA Pro Road racing series.” EXCITING NEWS!!!! Ryan Kerr is honored to have been selected for the 2014 Vance and Hines Harley Davidson Rookie of the Year award for his success this season. CONGRATS for a job well done!!! of the Ryan Kerr Fan Become a member o Club by checking out his website at www.Flyinryankerr.com. Also, take the time to like the Ryan Kerr Racing facebook fan page to get the latest information about Ryan and his racing career. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NEEDED FOR THE 2015 SEASON, CONTACT MAMA COTTON AT 614-395-5338.

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Well, once again the cold weather is creeping in. It seems the perfect weather for riding had just started, and already it’s gone. There is actually a theory about this phenomenon that I would like to share with you.

summers seem to continue forever. Now, as adults, our lives are filled with work and family commitments with the occasional chance to ride, and yet contradictory to our childhood, the years are flying by.

Now, here’s the theory. Time, of course, has not changed. Sixty seconds still equal one minute. Sixty minutes still equal one hour. Twenty four hours still equal one day, and so on. What has changed is our perception of time. When we were twelve years old, one year was only a twelfth of our life. That’s a pretty big slice of our lifetime pie. Same thing when we were twenty. One year was a twentieth of our life. Now that we are in our fifties and sixties, our life slices have gotten a lot thinner theoretically, Our only means of transportation at that time was on foot and we are eating them much more quickly. Sadly, these slices or bicycle. However, whatever options we had, we always will continue to get smaller and smaller as we age. managed to get where we needed to be. It was nice when one of our friends got a license and was allowed to use the So, according to this theory, my advice is to enjoy life as family car. We would all pile in ready for a great night of much as you can, whenever you can. partying with friends. Ride Safely and Enjoy, When we were young, the summers seemed to last forever. We couldn’t wait for the school year to end so we could spend all day hanging out with our friends, either goofing off at the local pool or just messing around at the Mall. I remember leaving the house early and not getting home until late in the evening. It was always guaranteed that every weekend, someone was having a party, and of course we all had to go.

They say time flies when you’re having fun, but these Mike “Smiles” Johnson

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) CITY IN WASHINGTON SETTLES PUBLIC RECORDS LAWSUIT WITH BIKERS The city of Kennewick, Washington has settled with a Tacoma motorcyclist and a group of motorcycle clubs who accused the city of violating the state Public Records Act. The city will pay $45,000 as part of the settlement of two lawsuits and will release some of the disputed records, City Attorney Lisa Beaton recently told the city council. The city has not admitted any wrongdoing in the handling of the records requests filed by Edward Goehring and the Washington Confederation of Clubs (COC). Both separately sued Kennewick after they claim they were improperly denied documents, including photos and videos, that Kennewick police took when they cited motorcyclists in separate incidents. Goehring was one of eight motorcyclists stopped by Kennewick police and Benton County sheriff’s deputies in August 2012 and cited for traffic violations. And in April 2013, authorities stopped some motorcyclists from the Washington Confederation of Clubs and cited them for traffic infractions during a gathering in Kennewick. In both cases, Kennewick police pursued information about outlaw motorcycle gangs, according to Beaton. The city, Goehring and the motorcycle club still disagree about some records. However, they agreed to have a third-party arbitrator review those records to decide which should be withheld or redacted and then released, Beaton told the Tri-City Herald. The $45,000 will come from the city’s risk management fund. Insurance does not cover public record lawsuits, she said. About $12,400 will go to the WA COC, and Goehring will receive the remainder. As part of the agreement, Goehring and the motorcycle clubs will dismiss their lawsuits with prejudice, which means they can’t be filed again, according to city documents. Goehring and the Washington Confederation of Clubs are represented by the same attorney group, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorneys Marty Fox and Mike Meyers. CHIEF OF POLICE CANCELS OCEAN CITY BIKE WEEK“NO COLORS” POLICY A.I.M. Attorney addresses Ocean City’s No Colors Policy... GOOD NEWS (Sept 12, 2014): The Maryland Confederation Of Clubs Attorney Mitchell Greenberg approached the Ocean City Police on Thursday, Sept. 11 to address the “NO COLORS” policy stated on the Chief of Police Bike Week Rules and Regulations page on the OCPD website. The matter was brought to a quick and friendly close including a personal call to Mitch from Chief of Police Ross Buzzuro who assured the Maryland Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney that all Clubs and Colors are welcome in Ocean City. Mitch in turn assured Chief Buzzuro that the leaders of each Club share his hope for a Safe and Incident-Free bike week. The OCPD also assured Mitch that the “No Colors” language will be removed as soon as possible and that Colors are welcome in Ocean City public areas.

NHTSA WAIVES BUY-AMERICAN REQUIREMENT FOR MICHIGAN RIDER TRAINING Because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined that American makers don’t offer a small and light enough motorcycle for a Michigan Rider Training Program, the agency has approved their request to waive federal Buy-American rules to allow the state to purchase foreign-made motorcycles for their courses. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning will now use government grant money to buy a fleet of 20 Suzuki training motorcycles, though so-called “Buy America rules” say NHTSA cannot award any funds “unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in such project are produced in the United States.” However, NHTSA is allowed to waive the rules if they are “inconsistent with the public interest” or such materials and products are not produced in the United States in reasonably available quantities or “the inclusion of domestic material will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent.” Finding that “a cost waiver is appropriate for the twenty training motorcycles because domestically produced motorcycles would increase the cost by more than 25 percent,” NHTSA awarded Michigan grant funds to improve rider training. VIRGINIA COPS SPIED ON MOTORISTS AT POLITICAL RALLIES Documents released by the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia confirm that the Virginia State Police used cameras to track motorists attending political events. Automated license plate readers (ALPR) are used by law enforcement agencies throughout the country, ostensibly to fight crime by finding stolen cars. But a March 18, 2009 state police memo also documents the use of the “Help Eliminate Auto Theft” (HEAT) camera to identify attendees at 2008 campaign events for thenDemocratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. It was not until 2012 that the state police chief asked for an official determination of the legality of the license plate reader program, and in a February 13, 2013 ruling, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli blasted the “passive” use of recording the comings and goings of innocent drivers who are not part of an ongoing criminal investigation. “Its future value to any investigation of criminal activity is wholly speculative,” Cuccinelli wrote. “Therefore, with no exemption applicable to it, the collection of license plate reader data in the passive manner does not comport with the Data Act’s strictures and prohibitions, and may not lawfully be done.” TAG, YOU’RE IT In a survey of 2,000 licensed adult men and women across the country, Carinsurance.com found that half or more of America’s drivers would support the use of special license plates to identify certain drivers on the road: - 49.4% support license plates identifying drivers older than 70. - 57.9% support license plates identifying novice drivers. - 59.8% support license plates identifying those convicted of texting while driving. - 69.1% support license plates identifying those convicted of a DUI.

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ANTI-POLLUTION RULES IN SPANISH CAPITAL FAVOR MOTORCYCLES New anti-pollution regulations in Spain’s capital Madrid exempt motorcycles during restrictive hours. Effective the first day of 2015, no non-resident will be allowed in the center of the city, but these restrictions do not apply to motorcycles, which are free to roam the center of Madrid. Still the exemption is only valid between 7am and 10 pm, but it’s important to note that the mayor of a big city understands that bikes are a solution in the urban clutter and not the problem. BIKERS VS. ISIS: “NETHERLANDS OKAYS BIKER GANGS TO FIGHT ISLAMIC STATE” The Dutch public prosecutor has announced that “motorbike gang members” who have joined Kurds battling the Islamic State group are not necessarily committing any crime. Members of the infamous ‘No Surrender’ motorcycle club are fighting against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, and public prosecutor spokesman Wim de Bruin told the AFP news service, “Joining a foreign armed force was previously punishable, now it’s no longer forbidden.” Many countries including the Netherlands have been clamping down on their nationals trying to join ISIS jihadists who have taken over swathes of Iraq and Syria. Measures include confiscating would-be jihadists’ passports before travelling and threatening prosecution should they return. “You just can’t join a fight against the Netherlands,” he told AFP after reports emerged that the Dutch bikers were fighting ISIS insurgents alongside Kurdish troops in the Middle East. In November 1965, Ralph “Sonny” Barger of the Hells Angels MC sent a letter to President Lyndon Johnson at the White House offering tactical support for the war effort: “I volunteer a group of loyal Americans for behind-the-line duty in Vietnam. We are available for training and duty immediately.” SNITCH ALERT -- AUSTRALIAN BIKER REWARD SYSTEM DEEMED UNSUCCESSFUL In October 2013, Police Minister in the Australian state of Queensland, Jack Dempsey, announced Queensland’s Crime Stoppers would be allocated $5 million in reward funding for information about criminal gangs or bikers. But so far only $1,150 has been paid out. Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Bond University Criminologist, said the information being provided has not necessarily helped the crackdown on bikers. “[Crime Stoppers] have received about 1200 pieces of information,” he said. “124 offenders have been arrested in relation to drug and property and weapon matters, but interestingly though, only 22 people can actually be able to have shown to have any links to any criminal organizations - it’d interesting to see how many of those 22 were actually bikers.” Between 2000 and 2010 the Queensland police -- a separate organization from Crime Stoppers -- paid out $900,000 in rewards, and although figures weren’t available for Crime Stoppers, Dr. Goldsworthy said they’d be quite different to QPS figures. He said the reward campaign has not had the outcome the Government anticipated… “This reward system has been highly advertised, and to only have one successful pay out, indicates to me that I don’t think it’s a success.” THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

BRITISH POLICE APPEAL FOR INFO ON BOOBY TRAP Police in Totton, Hampshire U.K. are investigating after a piece of thick string was found tied across a road at neck height, posing a distinct danger to motorcyclists. It had been tied between lampposts either side of a residential street, and “The string could have caused serious injury and even a broken neck,” according to the Motorcycle Action Group (MAGUK). “It was spotted by a passer-by at night time, when it would have been difficult for riders to see.” Totton councillor Chris Lagdon said: “The morons responsible must be tracked down by the police and made to face the full force of the law. As a motorcycle rider myself I know how dangerous something like that can be. It was an atrocious thing to do and I’m absolutely disgusted that an incident of this sort has occurred in Totton.” Mog Morrison, head of the New Forest Motor Cycle Action Group, said: “If this was some sort of prank involving youngsters I hope the police or their parents take them to one side and educate them about the potential consequences of their actions… This sort of thing has killed people in the past.” Totton Police Tweeted following the incident on Tuesday, October 13: “Unknown persons have placed green string across Water Lane near Bagber Road. Any information?” WEIRD NEWS: HORMEL MOTORCYCLE RUNS ON BACON GREASE Hormel Foods Corp. headed out on the highway with a motorcycle designed to run on bacon grease. The Austin, MN-based company created a new marketing campaign in time for the International Bacon Film Festival in San Diego in late August, and rode the bacon bike from Minnesota to California. America runs on bacon, and so does this bike -- getting about 100 mpg -- and the exhaust smells like bacon! Hormel and marketing firm BBDO Minneapolis sponsored the world’s first motorcycle that runs on organic biodiesel made of refined bacon grease, and a team of 12 travelled with a rider during the trip to document the journey for a film, “Driven By Bacon,” which was shown at the film festival this year. Charlie Smithson of CSE Engineering and Taylor Bamber, Smithson’s work partner, custom designed the motorcycle based on a rare 2011 Track T-800CDI diesel model. Grease is an abundant fuel source, as hotels and restaurants in the United States generate 3 billion gallons of waste cooking oil per year, which could fill tanker trucks parked bumper-to-bumper from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. and back. Hormel representatives say the marketing push is an exciting opportunity to spread the word about Hormel’s Black Label Bacon brand and the pig-powered hog will likely be used as a promotional tool in the future. Once the film is complete, the motorcycle could be displayed at the Spam Museum. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.” ~ Government posters in the city of Chicago (1928) - original authorship unknown

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Dealers & Shops

Biker Friendly Directory

B&M Cycle Repair, LLC US Hwy 33 West Weston, WV 26452 304-269-3338 BMCycleRepair.com

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

Lee & Janet’s Place Cherry Falls / Webster Springs, WV 304-651-0777

Wiskybilt 137 Harmony Grove Rd. Albright, WV 304-379-BIKE www.wiskybilt.com

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

Mountaineer Bar & Grill 664 Fairmont Pike Wheeling, WV 26003 304-238-0061

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

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

Gateway Lounge 123 Casino Drive Anmoore, WV 26323 304-623-3060

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

Giovannis Restaurant 451 US Hwy 33 E Weston, WV 26452 304-269-4563 Hickory House 1137 US Hwy 19 North Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-269-7373

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

Homewood Bar & Grill “Home of the Purple Monkey” 223 Homewood Rd. Weston, WV 26452 304-997-8666 Jane Lew Junction 43 Mcwhorter Rd. Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-884-6806 Jester’s Hilltop Pub 4726 US Hwy 33W Camden, WV 26338 304-269-4004

Swamp Fox Tavern 4404 Sissonville Drive Charleston, WV 25312 304-340-8094 The Local Bar & Grill 2552 Ritler Drive Shady Spring, WV 25918 304-763-2839

Kickstands Bar & Grille 3200 Junkins Ave Clarksburg, WV 26301 NOVEMBER 2014

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

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

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

Medical

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

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

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

Retail

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

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.

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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 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.

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

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Bullet Points Six tipS for chooSing the right concealed carry SyStem Courtesy of Lee Williams ~ Herald-tribune

Professionals who carry a firearm every day know that when it comes to concealing a pistol: simple is better, comfort is great and security is everything. Also, the latest gimmick or concealment fad is probably a waste of money. Here are some tips to help you find the right way to conceal your firearm safely and securely while still allowing quick access: 1. The best way to carry a concealed weapon is on your strong side, in a secure holster affixed to a quality belt, concealed under a shirt, jacket or suit coat. If you live in the northern climes or wear a suit often, your concealed carry concerns are solved. The rest of us have to rely on a shirt. There are dozens of models of concealed carry shirts on the market, designed with Velcro seams that break free and allow quick access to your pistol. The problem is, they’re expensive. I’ve always found it much easier to buy a shirt one-size larger, which usually offers enough room for a medium-framed automatic for most people, or a larger frame pistol or BAR for us XXL-ers. 2. Pocket carry is a good option, but only with a pocket holster. My pockets are usually full of lint and bits of tobacco - neither of which improves a weapons function. A pocket holster keeps your pistol clean, but it also keeps it properly oriented, allowing a smoother, more reliable draw stroke. 3. Avoid garments with built in holsters. There are t-shirt holsters, underwear holsters, and non-bullet-resistant vests with holsters incorporated into the design. These are great if you don’t sweat. If you do, you’ll need to wash the garment often, which significantly degrades the holster’s retention properties.

4. Avoid gimmicks. People have been carrying handguns for more than 300 years. Strapping on a pistol is really not that complicated a process, so every time I hear of a new holster system, I get skeptical. The explosion of concealed-carry permits across the country has given rise to some rather unique concealment options, some of questionable utility. Some of the new concealment gadgets defy description - such as the man-bra-holster, or the concealed carry jock - one that looks like a girdle. 5. Avoid concealed-carry handbags and fanny packs. What’s the first thing a robber is going to snatch from a woman - her purse. There goes her money, keys, ID and pistol. There is a cottage industry being created to manufacture designer CCW purses. However, these are not safe. Even if the robber isn’t successful at yanking the purse away on the first attempt, it will be difficult to draw a pistol while engaged in a tug-ofwar. As to fanny packs, here in Sarasota a fanny pack screams one thing - TOURIST! The bad guys know they are chock-full of cash and credit cards. If they snatch one containing a pistol, it’s an added bonus. 6. Avoid tactical garments. To a bad guy, someone dressed in BDU pants, desert boots, a tactical vest and a tactical shirt sends one message shoot me first. I am guilty of violating this selfdefense tenet. My wife says my closet is starting to look like that Big and Tall rack at an Army-Navy store. In my own defense, many of these garments come with very handy concealment options. The best solution is not to wear all of them at once. For more info go to: thegunwriter.blogs.heraltribune.com

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