June is the month of our 8th Anniversary here at Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa. In June of 2010 we put out the first issue under our ownership and now June of 2018 marks the 97th issue. That to me is simply baffling to have been a “thing” for so many years, so many issues, so many pages, so many articles, so many photos, so many readers, so many new friends, so many advertisers, and so much fun. Don’t get me wrong, it is not all fun and games. It is not all awesome photoshoots and hanging out at rallies, runs, and bike nights. There is actually a ton of behind the scenes activity that has to happen to make this publication hit the shelves every month. We have to have a couple of very important things first of all just to make this a possibility, readers and sponsors. Without readers we would not have anyone to write to or to publish for. Without sponsors and advertisers of the magazine, we could not afford to give the readers something to check out month after month. We would like to thank our readers and our advertisers for doing what you do so that we can do what we do. What will the next eight years bring in the biker world of Iowa? Who the hell knows! I do know that we plan on being here doing what we do and keeping Iowa’s Biker Magazine, Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa, coming each and every month. Thanks for all of your support! June brings in the 2nd month of the 2018 Tall Corn Run. With the next month come 15 new spots to go to so that you can use your TCR card and Check In. The May sites listed on the TCR pages are now done for the year. Move on to June and get to those places to Check In up to once per day. The places that you can register to get a card if you need one or need a replacement are also listed on the Check In page in the magazine and online. They are marked with a Circle “R” just like in the past. These spots will have cards all year long as well as TRMI staffers will have cards and registration forms available as well. Get out and about, stop
in to the Check In sites, have some fun, and win some prizes! June also brings an explosion of events around and near Iowa. There are so many things going on each and every week that if you cannot find something to do in the two and three wheeled world, you must be way too picky. There seems to be something for everyone going on, and I know that there is more than one of the June weekends that we will be at multiple events. If you know of any confirmed events that are not on the TRMI FREE EVENT LISTING, or any confirmed bike nights that are not on the TRMI FREE BIKE NIGHT LISTING, email the information to me at Vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com Your input is appreciated and needed to keep the most comprehensive event and bike night listings complete. Thanks in advance. Pages 10-12 every month consist of the Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa Biker Friendly Directory. This listing is all of the brick and mortar business that help support Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa month after month. I ask that if you have not perused this list, that you check it out and darken their doors whenever you can. They support this Iowa magazine, and we ask that you support them. Tell them that TRMI sent ya. If you know of any sites that should be on those pages, feel free to have them give me a call or shoot me an email. We would love to grow the listing to include even more establishments of all kinds that welcome bikers with open arms. Vernon Quote of the month: “Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won.” Author unknown
On the Cover We have a leggy beauty named Jessica, who straddling a 1948 Indian Chief owned by Harlan Hanks from Tipton. Jessica can also be seen in Natanic’s Pin-ups 2018 and 2019 calendars, both of which are available at Natanic.com. Natanic’s calendars are published here in Iowa, and feature Midwestern beauties, on vintage motorcycles and traditional hot rods. 4 - TRMI JUNE 2018
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Mark and I were out at Sturgis last year, mixing our fun up with some CMA volunteer work. One particular night we had signed up to work the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum which is not a tough gig at all. One person stands between the gift shop and the museum on the main floor to make sure visitors have purchased tickets and the other person wanders the basement to make sure no one tries to testride one of the bikes out the back ramp. This night looked like it was going be a busy one since the regular hours were extending into an afterhours party that was open to the public. Of course, the food and drink staff had been given lanyards with passes so they could go in and out to set up their tables, grills, etc,. but I still had to screen the other visitors to make sure they had paid.
Matthew 7:21-23 gives an account of another bouncer. We’re told of a group of people who expect to enter into heaven based on what they have done, but in You never know who you’re going to see at Sturgis, spite of them and as one curly-haired blond gal went by with a staff providing their member, I said, “Shadow? Are you Shadow from good-deed list, Thunder Press?” She turned around, with a grin on her face. Caught! Of course, I had to tell her how we enjoy Jesus’s response reading her articles and she was friendly enough to visit is “I never knew you. Leave for a moment about her trip out before moving on. I me.” Not what they expected. was feeling pretty pleased with myself for recognizing “Wait – this is about knowing her when I snagged a little silver-haired lady who was Jesus? Not about going to church attempting to sail through without a stamped hand or a once a month and donating extra lanyard pass or anything. to the children’s cancer charity ride?” If that doesn’t up-end the idea most of us have “Excuse me, ma’am,” I said politely. “I see that you didn’t stop at the front desk to purchase your admission. about getting into heaven, then I don’t know what does. If you go back that direction, they’ll be glad to take your It’s so much easier to check things off a “to-do” list entry fee and stamp your hand.” She drew herself up to than to spend time getting to know someone who might then want to get all up in your business. But we cannot her full 4’10” and fixed me with an offended glare. “I don’t have to pay nothin’ to get in,” she said in a strong come to God through good works, only through good relationship. And the very first step is acknowledging Jersey accent. “I’m in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame!” And off she marched. I probably out-weighed her by 50 that mankind’s relationship with God was completely broken by Adam’s sin and that the only way back is pounds, but there was no way I was going to tackle her through Jesus’s sacrifice. Only after that are we able to again. She was a force of nature. develop a good relationship with Jesus. We do that much in the same way as we would develop a relationship with Eventually, our shift ended and Mark made his way back upstairs to find me. “Look who I got a picture of!” any person – we spend time listening to him speak (the Bible); we speak to him (prayer), and we spend time with he said, pulling out his phone. And there was my little silver-haired lady. Apparently, I had attempted to bounce his family, which is other Christians. none other than Gloria Struck, the biker beauty who had been the subject of one of David Uhl’s famous paintings; I don’t know about you, but when I arrive at the Pearly the woman who at 91 was out-riding people 30 years her Gates, I want the kind of reception Gloria got from Mark – she was recognized and warmly welcomed. It’s junior; the woman who had been a woman biker when a comfort to know that our future in heaven is not based there were no women bikers. what we do, but on the one who knows us – Jesus Christ. Of course, as soon as Gloria got to the bottom of the Blessings to you - Karla stairs and Mark laid eyes on her, he knew who she was. He spoke with her for a few minutes and she Mark & Karla Cornick are Area Reps with the Christian very graciously agreed to stand next to the David Uhl Motorcyclists Association. Find out more about CMA portrait so he could snap her picture. Slightly different and God’s plan for you at www.cmausa.org experience than I had! 6 - TRMI JUNE 2018
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The Biker Friendly Business D and G Auto Group 111 N Division Street Directory is a list of establishments Stuart, Iowa 50250 throughout Iowa that sponsor the 515-462-5905 magazine. You can pick up your www.rustfreeride.com copy here every month. Let them know that you saw them in TRMI. Edwards Motorsports and RV’s If your business would like to 1010 34th Avenue advertise in Thunder Roads Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Biker Friendly Business Listing and 712-366-8400 become a part of the network, fullthrottleia.com or edwardsrvs.com please email vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com Fenders Cycle and Motorsport 1500 E Army Post Road Des Moines, Iowa 50315 Biker Accessories 515-256-9062 www.fenderscycle.com CoolBikerStuff.com Indian Motorcycle of Mason City 1606 P Avenue Mason City Powersports Milford, Iowa 51351 12499 265th Street Mason City 214-914-4555 Text or Call 641-423-3181 Follow us on Facebook!! Masoncitypowersportsinc.com Crispy’s Biker Apparel Loess Hills Harley-Davidson Cedar Rapids, Iowa 57408 190th Street Find Us On Facebook Pacific Junction IA 51561 319-241-0916 712-622-4000 loesshillshd.com HMC Industries, Inc. 702 S. 3rd Ave. MCA Marshalltown, IA 50158 Midwest Cycle Authority Toll Free: 844-957-1502 4200 E 14th Street DSM hmcindustries.com 515-266-2100 On Facebook Leather & Hawgs 316 Main, Hornick, Iowa Metro Harley-Davidson 121 1st St, Soldier, Iowa 2415 Westdale Drive SW leather@wiatel.net Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 www.leatherandhawgs.com 319-362-9496 www.metro-motorsports.com
Churches
Least of Saints Ministry 1305 E 10th Street S Newton, Iowa 641-521-0156 Leastofsaintsministry.com Rebels In His Hands 600 16th Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa Mark and Lora Schiller Pastors 712-329-9901
Dealers
Nishna Valley Cycle HONDA – YAMAHA – KTM Atlantic, Iowa 50022 1-888-577-6406 www.nishnavalleycycle.com Route 65 Harley-Davidson 1300 S Jefferson Way Indianola, Iowa 50125 515.962.2160 www.route65hd.net Route69Customs.com 2814 SE 14th St, DSM 515-288-9600 Custom American V-twins Follow us on Facebook
Baxter Cycle 311 4th Street Marne, Iowa 51552 712-781-2351 www.baxtercycle.com
Storm Lake Honda 3040 Expansion Blvd Storm Lake, Iowa 50588 StormLakeHonda.com 712-732-2460
Big Barn Harley-Davidson 81 NW 49th Place Des Moines, Iowa 50313 515-265-4444 www.bigbarnhd.net
Struthers Bros Kaw-Suz-Tri 5191 NW 2nd Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50313 515-282-3634 www.struthersbros.com
Carroll Cycle Center 1327 Plaza Dr Carroll, Iowa 712-792-1610 www.carrollcycle.com
Uptown Motors Sales, Inc 310 Cleveland St Muscatine, IA 52761 563-263-2944 www.uptownmotorsales.com
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Zylstra Harley-Davidson 1930 E 13th Street Ames, Iowa 50010 515-232-6223 zylstrahd.com
Calvin Rockett Bar & Grill 2013 South Center Street Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 641-328-1033 Open 7 Days a Week 11 – Close
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Catfish Charlie’s On the Mississippi River 1630 E. 16th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)582-8600 www.CatfishCharliesDubuque.com
Book Em Dano’s 33 S Main Street Denison, Iowa 51442 712-263-9818Mon-Sat 4-2 Dancers Nightly 5-1:30 Celebrations DJ & Karaoke Services Newton, IA 641-521-8036 Any Occasion /Rally or Event EmCee Facebook/Ray Johansen(Celebrations) Specializing in Weddings & Receptions National Motorcycle Museum 102 Chamber Drive Anamosa, Iowa 52205 319-462-3925 Nationalmcmuseum.org Okoboji Classic Cars Museum and Restoration Shop 810 Jeppeson Road West Okoboji, Iowa 51351 712-332-8029
Food and Drink (Popular Poker & Fun Run Locations) Ambro’s Roadhouse 917 Guthrie St De Soto, Iowa 50069 515-468-2236 Great Food! Ambro’s Roadhouse on Facebook American Legion Post 46 1301 S 6th Street Marshalltown, Iowa50158 641-752-3612 Open to the Public 7 Days a Week American Legion Post 111 1101 W 4th Street S Newton 641-792-3353 Open to the Public 7 Days a Week Newtonamericanlegion111.org Amigo’s 280 North 1st Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515-576-0142 Amigosfortdodge.com Barney’s 203 S Mill Street Wadena, Iowa 52169 563-774-2525 Barney’s Wadena on Facebook
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Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern 5546 130th Street NE Lisbon 319-624-2204 Cold Beer, Delicious Food, Good Music & Great Times!
Chrome Horse Saloon 1201 3rd St SE-319-499-0751 1140 Blairs Ferry RD NE 365-1234 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Check Us Out on Facebook Live Music Friday & Sat Desperados 105 E 5th Street Atlantic 712-243-7087 Home of Cold Beer, Good Times, Pizza & Wings Firehouse Bar 1211 5th Street Downtown Sioux City, IA 712-224-1020 Open Daily at 12:00 Flat Tire Lounge 304 S Madison Madrid 515-795-4174 Outdoor Patios – Happy Hour 3-9 Flat Tire Lounge on Facebook Fore Seasons Golf Bar 6232 HWY S-74 South Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-1246 Open to the Public 7 Days a Week Grinnell Eagles Club 616 4th Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Open 7 Days a Week Check Us on Facebook Grinnell Pub 909 State Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-260-8003 Grinpub@aol.com Goozman’s Westside Bar & Grill 1019 7th St Harlan, Iowa 712-755-2259 Goozman’s Westside on Facebook Happenings Bar 508 W Market Street Steamboat Rock, Iowa www.happeningsbar.com 641-868-2000 Haverhill Social Club 202 1st Street Haverhill, Iowa 50120 641-475-3321 Tues-Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12 Hog Stop BBQ 2327 S. 24th Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-EAT-BBQS Hog Stop BBQ on Facebook
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Mudders in Minburn Coldest Beer in Dallas County Bar Food-Wings-Pizza-ETC 515-897-9223 Open M-Sun 11AM Facebook Mudders
Sambetti’s Bar and Grill 1430 2nd Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50314 515-245-9780 Mon-Sat 11a-2a, Sun 11a-7p
The Buck Snort Neb City 715 1st Corso Nebraska City, NE 68410 402-713-5169 Buck Snort Neb City on Facebook
Just 1 More 515-570-4206 641-757-0159 309 Railway Jamaica, Iowa 50128
North 40 Bar Magnolia, Iowa 402-301-8234 Look Us Up on Facebook Come Have Fun at the GYM!
Sandbar 103 North Noyes Street Mondamin, Iowa 51557 712-646-2300 Facebook Sandar Mondamin
The Buck Snort Oakland 310 Dr Van Zee Road Oakland, Iowa 51560 712-355-5315 The Buck Snort Oakland on FB
KC’s Tavern 120 N Main Street Bridgewater, Iowa 50837 Mon-Fri 4:30-Close, Sat-Sun 1-Close Find Us on FB 641-369-2017
Old Timer Tavern 401 S Center Street Marshalltown Mon-Sat 6am-2am, Sun 12pm-2am Outdoor Patio-Live Entertainment 641-753-9854 and Facebook
Scooters on Broadway 475 NE Broadway Des Moines, Iowa 515-288-1053 scootersonbroadway@hotmail.com
The Buck Snort Red Oak 322 E Coolbaugh Street Red Oak, Iowa 51566 712-357-1701 The Buck Snort Red Oak on Facebook
Kippy’s Place 364 NW Main Street Elkhart, Iowa 50073 51-37-3104 Open at 11 Daily..find us on FB
Papa Joe’s 117 South 6th Street Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555 712-642-9015
Sidetracked 206 West Union Street Creston, Iowa 50801 641-782-8534
The Horses Ass 207 N. Main Street Roland, Iowa, 50236 515-388-4443 The Horses Ass on Facebook
Pearl Street Social Club 110 Pearl Street SW Shellsburg, Iowa 52332 319-436-7100 Find Us On Facebook!
Sportsman Bar & Grill 103 1st Street Pisgah, Iowa 51564 712-456-2222 FOOD, FUEL, FUN
Pines Steakhouse Oinkers Lounge & Grill
1500 E 7th Street Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-243-3606 M-F 11AM-, S-S 4PM-
Stumpy’s Bar & Grill 423 Main Street Duncombe, Iowa 50532 515-543-4222 Stumpy’s Bar & Grill on Facebook
Polk City Pub 217 W Broadway Polk City, Iowa 50226 515-984-9388 Open @ 11:00AM / Closed Mon.
Suds –N- Jugs Bar & Grill 807 Iowa Avenue Onawa, Iowa 51040 712-433-4880 Nightly Food Specials
Red Oak Tap 419 E. Reed Red Oak, Iowa 51566 712-623-4788
Sugar’s Diner & Lounge 2725 E Kanesville Blvd Council Bluffs, Iowa 712-322-3600 Check us out on Facebook
Knickers Saloon 2186 Central Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52001 563-557-0887 365 Days a Year Knickers Saloon on Facebook Latitude 41 6170 NW Polk City Dr Polk City, Iowa Floating Bar, Bands Find us on Facebook Lynn’s On Merle Hay 6014 NW 59th Ct Johnston, Iowa 50131 515-270-9806 Find us on Facebook!
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Riverside Tavern 450 E Main St Lehigh, Iowa 50557 515-359-9998 Email:riversidetap@gmail.com RJ’s Bar & Grill 228 High Street – Kellogg Mon-Sat Lunch and Dinner 6 AM Breakfast Sat-Sun 641-526-9911 Roadhouse 105 Washington Marne, Iowa 51552 712-781-2272 Home of the Marne Burger Ruby’s Pub and Grill 114 NE 2nd Street Stuart NEWLY REMODELED Full Kitchen & Bar Check us out on Facebook Rumors Bar & Grill 400 F Ave Cedar Rapids, IA Live Music & Food 319-286-0806
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The Lounge 1005 Chatburn Ave Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-755-5050 The Lounge Harlan Iowa on Facebook The Place2B! 116 N. Federal Ave Mason City, IA 50401 M-F 3p-2a S-S 2p-2a Find Us On Facebook The Yankee Clipper 312 SW Maple St Ankeny, Ia 50023 515-964-9484 yankeeclipperbar.com Thirsty’s on 3rd 2202 W 3rd, Davenport 563-424-1143 Follow Us on Facebook Daily Thirst Quenching Deals Tobey Jacks Mineola Steak House Mineola, Iowa 712-526-2078 Open 7 Days a Week Check Us Out on Facebook Vic’s Main Tap 304 Broadway Audubon, Iowa 50025 712-563-2122 Opens Sun-Fri 2:30, Sat 9:30 Whatcha Smokin? BBQ+Brew 403 Iowa Avenue Luther, Iowa 50152 515-257-7490 Everyday 11am-9pm Whitetails Bar & Grill 101 N. Main St. Marble Rock IA,50653 641-397-9900 Mon- Sat 7am breakfast 2am Close www.whitetailsbarandgrill.com Wilson’s Tap and Recreation 1008 Story Street Boone, Iowa 50036/ 515-433-1395
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Lodging/Food
2A Firearms Training Training to Protect Your 2nd Amendment Rights 641-439-6660 Craig.2aft@gmail.com
Laid Back Manor 312 Parker Street Green Mountain, Iowa (870)484-2561 “A great little place to ride to!”
JLM Shooters Supply 6931 Douglas Avenue Urbandale, Iowa 50322 jlmgunshop@gmail.com 515-331-1577
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Magnum Gun Sales 26487 Mulberry Lane Underwood, Iowa 51576 712-566-8100 Just Off I-80, Exit 17 McCunn Specialty Firearms 74980 Richland Road Massena, Iowa 50853 www.mccunnsguns.com 712-779-GUNS
Insurance & Financial Farm Bureau Financial Services 208 Faith Ave Underwood, IA 51576 Shane.baker@fbfs.com 712-310-7475 or 402-379-3237 O’Malley Wealth Mgmt. 5623 NW 86th Street Suite 400 Johnston, Iowa 50131 515-490-0930 State Farm Clark Ahrenholtz, Agent NMLS# 1679997 2114 12th Street Harlan, Iowa 712-755-5724 Clark.ahrenholtz.jb69@statefarm.com
Jewelry Bill’s Jewelry Shop 903 Main Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-236-1008 Rings Checked FREE!
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Creative Concepts Collision 422 Market Street Harlan, Iowa 51537 712.755.2231 Cycle Clinic 2209 ML King Pkwy Des Moines, Iowa 50314 cycleclinicdm.com 515-288-6954
Ullrich Photography PO Box 1842 Clinton, Iowa 52733 563-243-8715 www.natanic.com
F & J Racing 701 N 3rd Ave Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 641-752-8651 www.fandjracing.com
Services
Halo Motorsports A+ Affordable Dyno Tuning/Trike Conversions/Service Heat, Air, Refrigeration & Geo Thermal 101 2nd Street 22274 Old Lincoln Hwy Grand Junction, Iowa 50107 Crescent, Iowa 51526 515-370-2568 712-329-9901 Indian Phil’s All Action Towing 2135 S. Ankeny Blvd Council Bluffs, Iowa Ankeny, Iowa 50023 712-325-8235 indianphill@yahoo.com Discount or FREE 515-795-6158 Motorcycle Towing Mean Machine Cycle Parts BCS Computers Elkhart, Iowa 50073 100 Industrial Road Stereos, Bars, LED Lights, Air Ride Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115 Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-12 641-747-3344 515-367-7336 www.brubakercomputer.com Motorcycle Medic CJ Now Plumbing 3176 Highway 30 Sewer & Water Specialists Woodbine, Iowa 51579 309-786-2002 712-647-2818 Serving the Quad Cities Area Open Tues-Sat Noon-6PM On Call 24-7 Nelson Machine & Forge Jason Roberts, LLC General Machining, Ornamental Haul It, Dig It, Doze It Iron, Weld/Fab Code931993@yahoo.com 70 Washington Street 641-740-1411 Marne, Iowa 51552 712-781-2220 Southwest Iowa Sandblasting Mike Magers Pike Run Services 65162 Oxford Rd 320 Main Atlantic, Iowa 50022 Nichols, Iowa 52766 712-249-3995 Shop 319-723-4244 Cell 319-330-4541
Shops & Fabricators
Hupy and Abraham sc, pc Lawyers for Bikers 800.800.5678 Hupy.com
Bent Wrench Cycles 911 7th Street Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-235-2453 Bent Wrench Cycles on Facebook
TheBikerLawyers.com Leehey Olson Law, PC Riding & Defending Your Rights for Over 30 Years 877-209-9452
Bigfuuts Paint & Repair Baxter, IA 515-577-6730 Custom Paint & Fabrication After Hours Service & Parts Stereos-Electrical-Repairs
Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N. 2nd Ave. West Newton, Iowa 50208 Corey@WalkLaw.com 641-792-3595
Butterfield’s M.C. Parts 8025 Blondo Street Omaha, NE 68134 402-391-3768
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Chuck’s Cycle Service and Repair S&S and Drag Specialties Dealer 714 East 7th Street Washington, Iowa52353 319-461-5278
Road Rage BikeWorks 401 High Street Avoca, Iowa 51521 712-307-6111 Road Rage BikeWorks on Facebook SS Collision, Cycle Works & Graphics 2902 11th Ave SW Spencer, Iowa 51301 712-262-3959 www.sscollision.com
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The Vic Shop DeSoto, Iowa 515-339-4313 Facebook.com/TheVicShop VICTORY ONLY Weeks Manufacturing & Powdercoating 2235 400th Street Walnut, Iowa 51577 402-651-6977 weeksmanufacturing@gmail.com
SMOKE & VAPE Unkl Ruckus’s Smoking Emporium & Skate Shop 5725 Urbandale Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50310 Open Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 11-6
Tattoos Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing 515-257-7940 3 Locations Des Moines * Ankeny www.luckygaltattoo.com
Tires Sandbothe Firestone 1106 Main Street Griswold, Iowa 51535 712-778-2223 Sandbothe Firestone on Facebook
Trailers 4 Seasons Trailer & Equipment 187 Highway 6 Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-990-8732 www.4seasonsgrinnell.com Lacaeyse Trailer Sales 4192 HWY 146 Grinnell Trailers & Truck Accessories 641-990-2674 www.lacaeysetrailers.com
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First Time Passenger
It’s that time of year again, everyone has their bike out, if the sun is out, then it’s time to ride. Now all these bikes roaming around pique the interest of everyone within earshot of the pipes. That being said…every hour of every day, someone, and somewhere is taking their first ride on two wheels. Enter the experienced rider, and you will inevitably be asked to take someone on their first ride on the back of a motorcycle. Keep in mind that it’s probably as scary for you as it is for them. Out there at the very end of the sub frame, the passenger actually has more influence on a bike’s dynamics than you, the rider. No need to worry though, follow these easy steps on how to prepare a passenger for their first motorcycle ride and you’ll both be good to go. First, riding gear is expensive and your passenger needs to be as protected, if not more protected than you are. There’s no easy solution here, as no one wants to buy a temporary passenger hundreds of dollars in gear. However, you can make sure that your temporary passenger is dressed for the ride…no shorts, no flip flops, and use any protective gear available that will fit. If you can’t meet those criteria, with comfort, with appropriate safety, then save the ride for another day. Next, give them a preparatory speech of sorts. Just the basics, “Sit still. If you have to move around, let me know, then do so when I give you the go-ahead. Moving our body weight is what steers the motorcycle. Just sit still. Always hold on tight. Whether it’s the grab rails or my waist, make sure that you feel secure. Be aware of braking and acceleration. In corners, just relax your body and stay in-line with the bike’s lean angle. If you’re scared, tap me. If you want to pull over, tap me.”
senger peg as a step stool, so be ready for that. Ask them to always, always, always wait for verbal confirmation that you’re ready before climbing on or off. The Dismount is also important, and this should always be to the left as well. Make sure the passenger knows they must get verbal confirmation that you’re ready before dismounting. Pull up to a firm, level surface, brace the bike between your legs while standing up over the seat and balance it while the passenger steps off.
If your temporary passenger becomes a frequent flyer, there are a few things to consider as well. Make sure he/she has the appropriate riding gear to use on all rides. Realize that your passenger is more prone to wind effect, cramping and boredom. On many bikes, the windshield deflects the airflow over the rider and into the passenger, who is often seated higher on the bike. Air pressure can strain the passenger’s back and leg muscles as he or she tries to fight the wind effect. Passengers may also get colder than the rider due to the wind chill. In addition, most passenger seats are not as comfortable as the front part of the saddle. Many of them strain the back and put the impact of bumps on the passenger’s tailbone. If you plan to bring along a passenger regularly, you might consider investing in a good aftermarket seat designed for both the rider’s and the passenger’s comfort. As the driver, remember that you have the constant mental stimulation of piloting the bike, so if your passenger needs more stimulation, give them a break off the bike every few hours to stretch his or her legs and break up any boredom that might have set in.
Riding two-up is a great way to share the experience of the open road, but it is important to remember that both the rider Finally, get on the bike. Sit on the bike, turn it on, and put and passenger play an important role in maintaining a safe and in in neutral. Stand up, with your legs spread wide and the fun riding experience. At this point, if you’ve done it right, seat pinched between your thighs. Hold the front brake. A pas- you’ve created a motorcycle enthusiast for life. senger should always mount from the left, without using the passenger peg as step stool. But, they’re going to use the pas- Melanie J Schwarte 18 - TRMI JUNE 2018
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LHHD Rally Man it is good to be back on the road again. It was a long winter and the beginning of spring this year would not cooperate. This last weekend finally got me out for my first long ride. Also it was my first major event I rode to this year; Rally in the Hills is a new three day event featuring local and national bands, vendors, and camping. It is sponsored by Loess Hills Harley Davidson of Pacific Junction in Western Iowa next to the Missouri River and in the Heart of the Loess Hills. The site of the event was next to the dealership with some camping right behind. There is a nice grass area which was perfect for the vendors. Six months ago, I stopped at Loess Hills HD and being with the magazine, I checked in and chatted with Marketing Director, Bill Fisher. He let me in on a little secret that they were just starting to plan a rally next spring in May and gave me a copy of the Rally logo. He told me all the details had not been worked out yet and not to post anything or tell the public yet. I had the dates, May 3-5, and there is a motel one block away, so I reserved a room immediately. As time passed, the word got out and we started to watch the weather. The two weeks before the Rally was not looking good with cold, rain, and still snowing. The week before the dates, the weather forecast started to look good, finally but being Iowa and spring time, we always have to deal with rain. The first day of the rally, the bands Autograph and Slaughter were scheduled to play and since the weather forecast was showing severe storms setting in, Bill Fisher, whom had reluctantly become the Rally organizer, made the decision to cancel Thursday’s event. I was not planning on attending Thursday with my other job commitments so I left home early Friday morning. It was a nice day and the weekend looked great. I got to the motel, checked in and it was full. I was told I made the first reservation, imagine that.
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At the Rally, the vendors were still setting up and the first band was scheduled to start at 4:00. It was more like a dealer open house to start with, they had demo bike rides and specials on HD merchandise and they were wheeling and dealing on used bikes, knocking off some major money calling it a Rally Special. I saw a window for a ride; after all, I was in the Loess Hills so I made a trip to Hamburg and had a hamburger at the Blue Moon Bar and Grill. When I got back, the band Sack of Lions had kicked off the day and it was starting to look like a Rally; there was a beer tent with $4 Tall Boys, the organization LUSCO Farm Donkey Rescue was raising money for their cause and had two donkeys in attendance, half a dozen food vendors selling everything from egg rolls to pizza, Other tents were selling biker head gear and BBQ grills, there was a guy in the parking lot doing pin striping and even had a guy doing chain saw carving like at the State Fair, with the Headliner band Saturday night being Jackyl, the joke going around was there might be dueling chainsaws. The headliner band Friday was Yelawolf, it was a high power new wave rock rap band, that sure had the crowd going. Now this was not Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
exactly my cup of tea, being old school, but I guess you can’t have old school without the new school crowd. I wonder if in 30 years from now they would be looking back reminiscing about their love for the engine of the past, the Milwaukee Eight as I do with the Shovelhead.
and stopped at The Back Forty Bar. Jesse asked Ray how he found this place and I had to butt in “they advertise in Thunder Roads“. The bar did a great job with that many people and we rode back to the Rally after 65 miles with Ray and Jesse. The band STR8SHOT was playing next was a great local band from Omaha called Rock’n Horse, followed by the Headliner, Jesse James Dupree & Jackyl, who made the night. Word is next year will be bigger and better. If you did not attend this year, you missed a good time. If you did not know about it, we at Thunder Roads will do everything we can to inform you of next year’s details. After all that is what we are all about, informing the local biker nation what is going on and where to go. So keep reading.
Saturday starts with a trip to Glenwood for breakfast and a hamburger at the local Buck Snort for lunch. Back at the Rally I hook up with Bill again and talk over the big ride of the day with the owner of Loess Hills HD Ray Croghan and front man of the band Jackyl, Jesse James Dupree. As the time neared they lined Ray’s and Jesse’s bike up and tucked me in right behind Jesse. We left the dealership and rode to Macedonia. The bike count total was 287. We got to Macedonia Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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99 counties to tour on the bike, 99 counties to tour, take one down, drive on around, 3 counties to tour on the bike. A few years back a summer riding goal was to ride through each one of the counties of Iowa, and what was found was a wealth of interest and beauty. Each month we will revisit each county as a featured article. We will tell you about new things to see, places to ride, and give you a little spark of curiosity for our state of Iowa.
Woodbury County Woodbury County is located in the northwestern portion of Iowa. It boasts a population of over 102,000 residents inhabiting its 878 square miles (only 4.79 miles of that is water). The county seat is in Sioux City, which also happens to be the largest city in the county. Originally established in 1851 as Wahkaw County, in 1853 the name was changed to Woodbury County in honor of Levi Woodbury, a Senator and Governor of New Hampshire who later served as a Supreme Court justice. The first county seat of the old Wahkaw County was in Thompsonville, but after changing the county name, the county seat bounced to Sergeant Bluff, and finally came to rest in Sioux City in 1856. A portion of Woodbury County is owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and is maintained as reservation land. To start our tour of this vast county, we breached the county line on K64 and made our first stop at TRMI supporters, Leather and Hawgs in
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Hornick. Leather and Hawgs has got to be the one stop shop for all bikers in the area, as they have everything you need to travel on two wheels in this unpredictable Iowa weather! If you are ever in the area make sure you stop by Greg and Gerri’s Hornick location and tell them TRMI sent ya! Hornick is a small town with a population of only 225 people, but that’s not to shabby, as they only occupy a quarter mile of Woodbury County. Hornick sits on the floodplain of the Missouri River, near the edge of the beautiful Loess Hills. Additional creepy fact: Hornick was the filming location of the original Children of the Corn Movie in 1984. Swing by and see if you recognize any locations from the big screen! If you need to wet your whistle while you’re there, stop by Chances R Bar on Main Street and grab a cold one or some tasty pub grub before you roll out. From Hornick we buzzed east on 141 to Smithland. Like Hornick, Smithland has a population of only 224. It is proud to be one of the oldest settlements in Woodbury County. In 1857, fighting between settlers and Indians began in Smithland which would eventually culminate in the infamous Spirit Lake Massacre. The town is positioned near the Little Sioux River and has a total area of 0.37 square miles. From Smithland we continued east on 141 towards the slightly larger settlement of Danbury. Danbury is home to 348 residents and has two churches, one of the Catholic variety, and one of the Methodist variation. Danbury holds a fall celebration called Corn Days during harvest each year. The city’s name is in admiration of its founder, Daniel Thomas, and it spans a total area of 0.41 square miles, all of it land. If you are searching for sustenance in the area of Danbury, be sure to swing by Schrank’s Bar & Grill at 117 Main Street, and they can hook you up!
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Danbury pushed us north on L37 and east on D22, bringing us past Cushing, on our way to Correctionville. Correctionville is home to 821 residents on a mere 0.57 square miles. Correctionville has been noted for its unusual place name, which stems from the original survey of the town, and it is supposedly the longest single-word place name in the state of Iowa. Correctionville was platted in 1855. There are a couple of noteworthy places to stop in Correctionville, like Driftwood Pizza at 405 Driftwood Street if a piping hot slice is what you’re craving. Correctionville is also home to Club Casmo a little further down Driftwood if homestyle cooking is more your speed… either one is worth the stop when you are in town!
has a total area of 0.89 square miles for its residents to enjoy. John B McDermott is credited with naming the town of Moville after his birthplace in Moville, Ireland in 1868. Moville is home to the annual Woodbury County Fair, which attracts visitors and exhibits from all over the state. Grandstand events attract the largest crowds, and include Iowa favorites like tractor pulls, musical performances, and demolition derbies. The town also hosts an annual Moville Days celebration in the beginning of June. Grab a drink at Jeff’s Bar Too on East Frontage Road, or a bite to eat at Misty’s Restaurant on Main Street, they are both overflowing with small town hospitality, and welcome everyone through their doors.
From Moville we grabbed a chunk of Highway 20 again and pushed east past Lawton on our way to the county seat of Sioux City. Sioux City currently has a population of 82,700, which makes it the fourth largest city in Iowa. The bulk of the city is in Woodbury County, though a small portion is in Plymouth County. Often the city and surrounding area is referred to as Siouxland and is home to several cultural points of interest including the Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City Art Center and Sergeant Floyd Monument, which is a National Historical Landmark. Historically, the Sioux City area has been a busy place. The area was originally inhabited by Yankton Sioux when it was first reached Next, we hopped back on D22 by Spanish explorers and French and sped west and a short jaunt fur trappers in the 18th century. north on L25 to Pierson. Pierson occupies a little over half a square The first documented US citizens to record their travels through this mile to house its 366 residents. area were Meriwether Lewis and Pierson was named for Andrew William Clark during the summer Pierson, an early pioneer settler. of 1804. Sioux City gained the Pierson is also home to The Gas nickname “Little Chicago” during Lantern on 2nd Street, where you can find the ever elusive broasted the Prohibition era due to its chicken of your youth, and ice-cold reputation for being a purveyor of alcoholic beverages. You may drinks to quench your thirst. recall that in 1989, United Airlines From Pierson we backtracked a bit down L25 and got back on D22 Flight 232 crash landed at Sioux Gateway Airport, killing 111 to head west and hook up with people. There are a plethora of Highway 20. A brief dash west on dining and drinking options in the 20 and we hit Moville. Moville is city, but a couple local favorites a larger berg, are the Milwaukee Weiner House w with a healthy at 301 Douglas Street, for all things population of hot-dog, and Sneaky’s Chicken at over 1,600 3711 Gordon Drive for some of the people. best chicken you could ever hope The city Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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Insert cool military fact here: The 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Iowa Air National Guard operates KC-135R Stratotankers out of Sioux Gateway Airport, which is located just west of Sergeant Bluff. Sergeant Bluff has a killer Mexican joint called Alicia’s Taco Dome on Gaul Drive if you are ever in the area. If heartburns got ya down, maybe try the down-home vittles at Kate’s Restaurant instead…you can find it at 411 4th Street.
to devour. If you are on more of an historical journey through the city, there many options there as well, but a few mustsee stops in the area are the Sioux City Public Museum (Hours: Tuesday Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free Admission) at 607 4th Street, featuring a state-of-the-art facility in downtown with hands-on exhibits and interactive displays of local and regional history. The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center (Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily Free Admission) at 1000 Larsen Park Road. This is a dry-docked boat serving as a welcome center for the tri-state area and a historical museum featuring Missouri River history. And finally, the Peirce Mansion. The mansion is a newly restored Victorian-era mansion available for rental events such as weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, family reunions, private parties or photo shoots at 2901 Jackson Street. There is no end to the time you can spend exploring Sioux City, and we had to pry ourselves away from the city, and one of our favorite stops, Jitters Café at 4021 Floyd Blvd, where you will find fabulous coffee drinks and the best damn donuts we have ever eaten!
At this point, we decided to make a continued trek south, and K45 would bring us through a few more stops. First was the town of Salix, home to just under 400 people, but a great place for the outdoorsy type. Nearby you will find both Snyder Bend County Park and Brown’s Lake/Bigelow County Park… both great places to stretch your legs or set up camp for a little longer reprieve. Continuing south, we ran smack into Sloan. Sloan is a gambling mecca in this part of the state and has Now, Sioux City had not given up all of her local the buffets and casino/resorts to prove it! If you like secrets, but we still had county left to tour, and as to try your luck on the one-armed bandits, or throw they say, time waits for no one! So, to make up some time we hopped on to I-29, pointed the headlight in a around the dice, then Sloan is your place to play. If southerly direction, and tore up the pavement towards the casino buffet isn’t on your list of places to dine, try our next stop, Sergeant Bluff. Sergeant Bluff is smaller out the pizza at B & R’s Pizza Post Inc on Evans Street, than our last stop, but still a respectable size at 4,227 or the Sloan Café, also on Evans Street for some diner grub. At Sloan we had officially run out of day and we residents whom inhabit its 2.11 square miles. The twisted the throttle for the comforts of home. city was named after Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to Woodbury County was jam packed with things to die on the journey. Much of Sioux City’s industry is do, and places to partake in local flavor. We easily located on the downstream side of Sergeant Bluff. could have spent more time exploring, but duty calls, This includes two large coal-burning power plants, an ammonia fertilizer plant, and a soybean processor. as does the next county as we close in on the end of this tour. Next month we get even closer to the finish line when we roll around that northern edge again in Worth County. Make sure you join us on the trip, better yet, come along for the ride! Sources available upon request. Melanie J Schwarte melanie@thunderroadsiowa.com
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Motorcycle accidents, though not necessarily more frequent than other types of accidents, are more likely to result in serious injury or death. Statistics continue to show that for every mile traveled on our nation’s roadways, there are considerably more deaths from motorcycle accidents than from car accidents. This fact alone makes it imperative for motorcyclists to learn about the most frequent causes of accidents and then use this information to reduce their level of risk. Here are some of the most common accidents that occur involving two wheel travel. First, Motorcycles in Head-On Collisions. Crashes involving motorcycles and other vehicles account for numerous motorcycle accident deaths ever year. In the vast majority of these accidents, the car strikes the motorcycle from the front. Head-on collisions between a car and motorcycle are often fatal to the motorcyclist and passengers. Second, Cars Making Left-Hand Turns. Everyone on two wheels has heard of this situation, as it is the single most dangerous situation for motorcyclists, and occurs when cars are making left-hand turns. Usually, the turning car strikes the motorcycle when the motorcycle is going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or trying to overtake the car. These types of accidents are common between two cars as well, but the motorcycle’s smaller size makes it less visible than another cage to the turning vehicle. Motorcycles that pass cars within the same lane are even more vulnerable, as cage drivers don’t expect this, and are often caught off guard by such motorcycle maneuvers. Almost always, a vehicle that hits another vehicle while making a left-hand turn will be found at fault for the accident. However, be aware that if the motorcyclist was speeding or in the wrong lane, the motorcyclist may be found partly at fault for the accident. Next, Motorcyclist Speeding and Alcohol Use. About half of the accidents involving a single motorcycle are caused by speeding or alcohol use. This statistic is not surprising and these factors play a large role in accidents among cars and other vehicles as well. However, because motorcycles don’t provide much protection to the rider, crashes involving speeding or alcohol are much more likely to result in death or serious injury. And as we all know, annual fun runs and poker runs are no strangers to these accidents, as all too often riders partake too much at run stops, putting themselves and others at a higher risk of injury or death.
a serious safety threat to motorcycles. Early in the riding season these road hazards seem to be everywhere, as spring rains have not thoroughly cleaned roadways after the winter season, and agricultural debris is found everywhere as farmers are busy getting crops planted. Don’t forget grass clippings either, as they are a commonly seen hazard as well. So what do you do if you find yourself involved in one of these situations despite your best attempt at riding safely? Well our friends at Walker, Billingsley, and Bair have a few suggestions for you. They tell us that there are 8 common mistakes that Iowans make when they are involved in or injured in an accident, that they don’t want you to make. They are as follows: 1.Tell your doctor EVERYTHING that hurts…don’t leave anything out! 2. Continue to treat injuries…don’t leave gaps in your treatment, follow up with your doctor, or in the eyes of the insurance company, you are fully recovered. 3. Follow your doctor’s orders. 4. Be careful what you say…insurance companies will use your words against you, so tell the truth, no matter what. 5. Keep a diary and wage loss record. 6. DO NOT hide past accidents or injuries from your attorney. 7. DO NOT misrepresent your activity level…insurance companies regularly hire private investigators to conduct surveillance on people involved in claims. 8. Review and understand documents before you decide if you will sign them…always seek legal advice before signing settlements to ensure you receive fair compensation. To request further information go to www.iowainjured.com
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“Natanic” Nate Ullrich is a photographer from eastern Iowa, who’s been working for various publications for over 20 years. Many people around the Midwest are familiar with the name “Natanic” by his published work, and more recently for his calendar publication, Natanic’s Pin-ups. Natanic’s 2019 calendar was recently released, and is available for online orders right now at Natanic.com where you’ll also find plenty of gearhead artwork and novelties featuring Nate’s work over the years.
already taken place. If the goal is to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2050, there should be an emphasis on crash prevention and not simply safer crashing. These potential steps can manifest in a variety of ways including initiatives on rider education and training for new and returning For Immediate Release riders, motorcycle awareness education for other roadway May 9, 2018 users and a variety of others. In reviewing the report, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Releases Statement on Road only proactive measures mentioned in regard to motorcycle fatalities are automatic emergency braking, self-balancing to Zero Report control mechanisms for motorcycles and a connected vehicle system. However, each of these presents its own set WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Motorcycle Riders of concerns; a motorcycle coming to a halt could result in Foundation (MRF) released the following statement in throwing an unprepared rider, the self-balancing technology response to a report issued by the Road to Zero Coalition is not yet available and there are numerous studies which which is managed by the National Safety Council. The report, A Road to Zero: A vision for achieving zero roadway indicate that motorcycles are not consistently identified deaths by 2050, was released in April and identifies policies by lane assist, collision warning, and emergency breaking systems as a part of a connected roadway system. While and practices to achieve the very notable and worthy objective of attaining zero deaths in the United States in 30 these are certainly areas that should be reviewed, discussed and improved, they are not yet tangible solutions and there years: is uncertainty that they may even come to fruition by 2050. Motorcycling and the safety of riders who engage in this Instead, the MRF, despite not being recognized in the report, growing mode of transportation remains a key priority have communicated, collaborated and participated in the of the MRF, its Board of Directors and its network of various meetings and workshops that have taken place over 220,000 riders across the U.S. In fact, the MRF, either the last two years, highlighting and advocating for tangible directly or through our member networks, have numerous and practical initiatives that can be deployed immediately initiatives geared towards rider safety touching on issues such as motorcycle awareness, rider education and training, to include proactive countermeasures to reduce or eliminate motorcycle fatalities. impairment, as well as technological advancements for The absence of any acknowledgement of these ideas motorcycle and equipment manufacturers. Because the and lack of recognition of participating motorcycle safety of the motorcycle community is so paramount to organizations that represent our nation’s riders have our organization, we commend the objective behind Road unfortunately contributed to a flawed report that is neither to Zero. As such, we have been present and an active participant in almost every Road to Zero Coalition meeting practical nor inclusive when it comes to motorcycle safety. If the objective of Road to Zero is to truly achieve zero since the unveiling of the program in 2016. During these workshops we’ve offered the motorcyclist’s perspective on roadway deaths by 2050, we encourage leadership behind the program to be inclusive of input and ideas from all key issues areas, making recommendations and playing a roadway users and to consider discussing practical proactive proactive role in the dialogue. measures for motorcyclists. Therefore, it is discouraging that the recently issued report About Motorcycle Riders Foundation reflects none of this input, instead emphasizing only one The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) provides countermeasure in which to mitigate motorcycle fatalities. leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ Consequently, the report fails to mention the presence rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and and participation of our organization as well as other key motorcycle organizations, which collectively represent over individual riders. The MRF is chiefly concerned with issues at the national and international levels that impact half-a-million motorcyclists in the United States. the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. The MRF is committed to being a national advocate for the Within the report, the assessment on motorcycle fatalities advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle again and again points to helmet laws as a proven and works in conjunction with its partners to help educate countermeasure. However, there is the notable absence of elected officials and policymakers in Washington and mention of proactive measures, which prevent a collision beyond. from occurring at all. Reactive steps may or may not offer some level of injury mitigation only after a crash has 38 - TRMI JUNE 2018
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Do you hate the idea of interning for 40 hours a week in a cube lit by fluorescent lights? Do you want to grab life
the disposable limited h di bl iincome iis already l d li i d with i h their h i target, call them whatever you want, but the younger generation is no different than what we were like, but a new bike is a by the handlebars and take on the world? Then this is the big up front nut to pay and credit is tighter now for items summer job for you! such as bikes than it was 10 plus years ago. I know, if there is a will there is a way. How many of us busted our collective asses to save whatever it took to get that dream is that for a job description! Reading the lines bike! It’s what we did for many of us, might be how we this is a great summer gig right! Riding motorcycles and still are! Sure we love the ride we have, but there is often seeing the world! the new thing around the next curve! Somewhat why we still ride, to see what is around that next curve! Hopefully that place has good wings and cold beer! And they had top paragraph is taken directly from the Harley better serve them wings with Blue Cheese like the WingDavidson website, this spring they launched a search, a gods intended, not that crap ranch dressing stuff. I hope search to find eight top level internet students, that also the Motor Company teaches those young whippersnappers could ride, were willing to ride and then conduct social what is important, blue cheese dammit, now, get off my media promotions to log lawn so I can finish this the journey, promote story! the HD brand and create excitement and a buzz hope the Motor around the biker lifestyle. Company teaches those It’s a brilliant ad if you young whippersnappers and I don’t know about it, what is important, blue it’s likely working. Wait, cheese dammit, now, get did I say “if we don’t off my lawn so I can finish hear about it, it’s likely this story! working?
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Yea, because they are NOT designing this program to target you and I, the ones that already know and understand the freedom of the road, the wind in our face, the pure unadulterated joy of cracking a throttle, a curvy, smooth road with no damn deer in sight. You, the machine the open road! We know the drill, we get it, we love it and we love to find people that also love what we do.
Harley Davidson
needs to find more of those types too. A lot and they are running out of time.
The industry, the lifestyle as we know of is running out of time. The reasons, well, one of them, that the only way we hear about this social media program is it spills over into
afford bikes, they are living at home longer, break down the situation economically, but there is a much bigger picture at play and it’s all our fault We created this “safe culture” where kids can’t get dirty, can’t play in the mud, can’t take time out to try stupid shit and see what would happen.
When riding a bike, where is the trophy? Many people these days won’t do anything for the sheer JOY of doing something if there isn’t a payoff and it’s the trophy generation on many levels. So many young people were educated that if you do something, in this safe, protected environment, you will be rewarded with your participation with an award! Usually the reward was for just showing up, and showing “good sportsmanship”. Because everybody is special and the key is to keep everybody safe.
our world via Instagram or Facebook, but with the way they SHOULD be targeting this social media campaign, it should be spillover only. The target they are going after, don’t not only OWN Harley’s but likely don’t really ride at all. The younger generation just doesn’t swing a leg over ride bikes, bikes are dangerous. The people and ride a brand new bike. Want to talk about the reasons? that ride bikes are dangerous, because they look mean, Okay, let’s touch on just a couple. First and foremost, look they wear leather and you know how you get leather don’t at the price of a new bike. Whatever the entry point is, you! You kill cows! COW KILLERS. Well, cows also have
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steak under the leather, so in order to get to the delicious steak, we have to remove the outer layer of chaps, vests, gloves, seats, whatever we need just get me to that steak!
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we have done is tell the following generations that everything in life will kill you! Can’t play with Yard Darts, must wear seat belts, you need to be in the car seats all the time, drawers had safety locks, outlets plugged with covers, always wear a helmet on your bicycle, parks removed merry-go-rounds, seesaws and don’t swing to high or swim after you eat because you will likely get cramps and the drain at the bottom of the pool will pull you to the bottom and you can’t be saved!
When a generation educated over and over the all things are dangerous, suddenly we wonder, why aren’t
the success over one summer. Not a chance. They, HD, trying to change a culture, the kind of culture I mentioned and that times time, they might get a very small uptick in sales, let’s hope, for not only them, but the entire industry is dying and dying quickly. Fewer bikes are being sold to existing customers and fewer and fewer new, first time buyers are buying as well. Simple math.
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, I hope this works and for our part, we need to look at what we do to help the cause, not just Harley, but our passion. Don’t wave a finger at them young whipper snappers and tell them about how it was “back in my day”, spend some time, talking about how great it is to be a rider. While you’re at it, make sure they stop using that garbage ranch on wings! Todd “Crash” Davis
they buying motorcycles and joining us? Continued P42 We created this culture and it’s partially our fault we have done a terrible job of passing out passion down to them.
My marketing instinct appalled the move Harley Davidson is undertaking. Send 8-10 interns out, put them on bikes and do what that generation does. I dunno, nor do I care, it shouldn’t be what I love to do or where I love to go, maybe our paths would cross, who knows. But their campaign will be or should be hyper targeted to that generation, on whatever platform is used to hyper serve that target demo and you will not be able to judge
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On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, there are events to commemorate the service of Vietnam Veterans. Many public buildings and private citizens fly the American flag on this day. It’s a great day to thank a Vietnam veteran for their service or buy them a meal. All around the country, there are commemorative events, speeches, ceremonies and luncheons.
The Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC is the home of the 53,318 names of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Vietnam War and their country. The traveling replica of this wall will be in Newton at the Maytag Park from May 30 to June 3, 2018. Come visit and pay respect and honor those brave men and women if you can. It is an experience you will never forget.
On this day, March 29, I had the honor of attending the On February 26, 1974, a declaration was issued urging the ceremony at the Jasper County people of the United States to Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. It was not a particularly warm commemorate March 29, 1974, as National Vietnam War day and was very Veterans Day. Under this declaration, windy. It was still a government officials urge public buildings, civic and great patriotic organizations to fly the U.S. flag to give turnout with their support. As time passed, public sentiment about veterans, family of Vietnam veterans began to soften. While many veterans killed in still viewed the war as wrong, they now felt that veterans action and friends. were just doing their duty to their country. On The American March 28, 2017, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Legion Post 111, Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. This Bill Honor Guard, amended Title 4 of the U.S. Code to encourage the flying and the Newton Legion Riders were also there to pay tribute to those who survived and those that sacrificed with their lives defending the United States. March 29 marks the day in 1973 when combat and combat support units were ordered to withdraw from South Vietnam. Generations later, veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return stateside. It left an indelible mark on the American psyche. There were over 58,000 American soldiers killed, never to return home. Those that did return home found a country divided over the debate of the war. Many veterans had difficulty readjusting to civilian life and many did not receive any recognition for their service or were outright protested against. On this day of recognition, Jasper County Treasurer and veteran, Doug Bishop, and Jasper County VA Director, Kurt Jackson, spoke about sacrifice, family and the veterans that never returned home. The names of all the Jasper County veterans were read and recognized. This was also the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive. This was one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War. 46 - TRMI JUNE 2018
of the American Flag on this day every year. The Vietnam War was a divisive time for the United States. I, for one, am overjoyed that veterans are finally getting the recognition for their service, which is why commemorating this holiday is so important. So if you see a veteran, thank him, shake his hand, buy him a meal, etc. Veterans are the reason that you have the freedoms you have today and make this the greatest country on earth. Stay humble and kind RayJo Ray@thunderroadsiowa.com
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and was well on his way to helping build the second year when he was tragically killed in seco motorcycle accident on October 2, 2012. a mo
Back in early 2012, we were planning our ur ets winter show season and what swap meets nd and bike shows we were going to hit and set up for Thunder Roads Magazine of as Iowa and I got a phone call. The call was from a railroader from eastern Iowa that had seen a copy of the magazine somewhere in his travels. He and some coworkers of his were planning a ride, and wanted to get some stuff in Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa about it. As this is our business, we were happy to appease the group and we were interested in hearing more about it.
The idea id behind the run that Kirk was so passionate about was because of his fellow railroader, Joey Droste and his wife Shelby losing their daughter Maggie. The first run was to raise awareness and funds for Trisomy 18, the condition that took Maggie’s life after only three hours on this earth. Trisomy 18, also known as Edward’s syndrome, is a condition which is caused by an error in cell division, known as meiotic disjunction. Trisomy 18 occurs in about 1 out of every 2,500 pregnancies in the United
Before we got to talking too much, I gathered his railroad background, and gathered his eastern Iowa roots, but other
States, about 1 in 6,000 live births. The first run was a success, and the group realized they had something special here, and wanted to keep the fire burning and make the event bigger and
than that, I did not know a lot about this cat. I did know that the railroaders always seemed to be many things. They seemed to always like to tell a story, always liked to have fun, always liked to enjoy their time off the tracks, and were always loyal to those around them. This guy sure fit the bill on all of these counts, and that became very evident as time went on. These first few conversations I had with this guy were interesting to say the least. This is how I met the late Kirk Kempter.
better then next year.
Kirk grew to be an awesome friend in short amount of time. “Tater” as he was also referred to, helped us out that winter at show season, and he helped get the Sleeping Angels Fun Run established. He was with us from Central Iowa to Cedar Rapids at shows spreading the word about both TRMI and Sleeping Angels. Kirk made it a good time wherever he was. The first Sleeping Angels Fun Run was held in Boone on April 14th, 2012 and Kirk was there with bells on
They did just that more in the subsequent years, as the Sleeping Angels Fun Run just completed their 7th annual event. The ride has grown, the group has grown, and the cause has grown. Joey and the group established the Sleeping Angels Foundation and have official 501(c) 3 status. The fundraising efforts are now geared toward making varying monetary donations to families. The donations depend on the individual family’s needs and can be for headstone costs, funeral
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costs, vacation to get away, child care for other children affected, grief counseling, etc. Since no one’s situation is the same, the director and officers of the Sleeping Angels Foundation evaluate on a case by case basis and determine what would help the family the most. Many of the board of directors of the Sleeping Angels Foundation have become good friends of TRMI, and they are simply great people doing wonderful things for families in need. For the run this year on May 5th, we were right there with them again on a ride that was around 500 motorcycles and trikes, and raised almost $31,000 for the Foundation. The run started at Toby K’s Event center in Boone, with an 11:00 KSU time with the first stop being in Boxholm at the Lucky Donkey. From there we rode to Lehigh to the Riverside Tap, and then to Webster City to C&C American Tap. After that third stop, the run went back to Boone for the rest of the day’s events. The auction, food, band, and lots of fun at the event center finished up another successful event. The day featured some great north central Iowa riding, longer runs between stops with fewer stops for the day, and a lot of time to hang out and ride with friends. Nothing could have made the day any better. The Foundation also does other events including a golf tournament to help their cause. You can check them out at sleepingangelsfoundation.com or find them on Facebook. Look for their ride the first part of next May, and maybe come along on a ride with hundreds of new and old friends, and a couple of guardian angels. Vernon
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Kue’ d Smokehouse 245 E Hickman Road Waukee, IA 50263 515-987-4972 Monday – Saturday: 11am – 8pm, Sunday: Closed Welcome to Food School!!!! Now, class… where does Iowa rank in beef production in the United States? Bueller, Bueller. The answer is 7th. Now, class, how about pork? Nice guess but its numero Uno!!!! Ol’ number 1!!! (don’t agree with those stats? They gotta be true, I found them on the interwebs!!!) See, not only are my articles entertaining but they are educational as well! (I learnt good in school!!!!)
and plaques as a testament to his pit mastery!!! However, the best testament of all to his prowess is to taste the meats!!!! Holy crap, is the meat good!!!! Seasoned and slow smoked to perfection!!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!! Meats are ordered by ¼ pound increments and ribs are ordered by number. The meat comes with Honey Potato Bread and Kue’d Pickles. I like to use the bread to make a sandwich out of whatever kind(s) of meat I order. The only problem is the meat is so tender that it’s sometimes hard to get slices of it onto the bread without it falling apart!!!! (those are the kinds of problems I love!!!!) On the table you’ll find a selection of their own sauces to adorn your chosen meat. I’ll not make a recommendation because I have yet to settle on a favorite! The Kue’d Pickles are of the dill variety with a little bite to them in the aftertaste. I like to eat them separately. The sides are all homemade and very good. They even have some old home favorites that you don’t normally encounter like Apple Crisp, for instance. (Which was very tasty I might add!!!) The menu changes slightly by the seasons so you may not find your favorite side dish available every time you stop but rest assured it will be replaced by something just as good if not better! Lynnette and I have eaten here several times since we discovered it and have always found the service to be awesome!!! Everyone is super friendly and helpful!!! Kue’d Smokehouse - it is definitely a cut above!!!! They do warn you to get there early because they smoke their meat early and serve until it’s gone. Their moto is “When it’s gone it’s gone!”
Now knowing that we rank that high in livestock production it’s no surprise that there are many barbeque eateries around. You see, you can’t raise items to feed the world without sampling the goods from time to time. Then the experimentation begins with creating different rubs and sauces to compliment the meat. The next logical progression is a competition where your meat raising, cooking and seasoning skills are pitted against others. (you see, deep down inside we are all competitors and everybody knows that 2nd place is the first loser!!!!) Once you win in competition then the next logical step is to open a restaurant because if your goods are good enough to win over the judges they are sure to be good enough to put some spare change in your pocket!!! And WALLA a new barbeque joint is born!!!!
Give them a “Like” on Facebook and check out their website at www.KuedSmokehouse. com. Also, they do catering, so keep them in mind if you have any events coming up that you need catered! Until next time… Ride Safe and Eat Hearty! Craig & Lynnette P.S. If you know of someplace to check out in your neck of the woods shoot me an email at craig@thunderroadsiowa. com
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Groups interested in joining NCOM can do so at no cost. “Free” in this day and age makes most people immediately start looking for the an cipated “catch” but gaining access to NCOM’s resources truly does not require payment of any membership fees. Instead, the coali on is backed financially by a network of motorcycle injury lawyers. The goal and purpose of NCOM is “to assist all motorcycle organiza ons and individual riders with legal, legislave and other motorcycling issues through such free services as legisla ve assistance, na onwide communica ons network, legal counsel, public awareness & motorcycle safety projects and other important services.” If you are part of a group interested in becoming a suppor ng member of NCOM email aim@onabike.com or go to the AIM website. Each year NCOM holds a conven on, bringing together hundreds of people in the motorcycle world, and the motorcycle rights movement to address current events and obstacles facing the motorcycle world. This year was the 33rd annual NCOM Conven on, held in Mobile Alabama from May 10th – 13th. The conven on not only is the loca on where motorcycle clubs and legisla ve groups meet to discuss biker rights and how to preserve them, but daily there are seminars of varying topics. This year the topics included a presenta on by our own Iowa Superman, Slider Gilmore, tled “What Successful People Do”.
Once upon a me there were bikers. Bikers who had li le support from society outside of their own brotherhood. Bikers who were le to fend for themselves legally and legisla vely…bikers who were discriminated against based on li le more than the fact that they traveled on two wheels. Enter NCOM, an organiza on comprised of numerous motorcycle rights associaons and clubs working together to empower and support the biker community as a whole. The Na onal Coali on of Motorcyclists (NCOM) was established in 1986 in Las Vegas when motorcycle groups and leaders from around the country gathered together, driven by the need to create a voice responsible to defend the rights of bikers everywhere. Now, a er more than 30 years, NCOM con nues to give power to both riders and motorcycle organiza ons through many resources and has expanded to include hundreds of thousands of riders and thousands of member organiza ons from all over the United States. Fundamentally, this is an associaon a er our own hearts. As you know, TRMI proudly boasts “About Iowa, For Iowa, From Iowa” on every issue. While we represent the state of Iowa through our publica on, we support the biker community as a whole in our very beings. This organiza on is no different, as NCOM is proud to be created and maintained “By Bikers, For Bikers”. There is a Na onal Council which is designed to enable na onwide communica on and is comprised of one member from each par cipa ng organiza on. According to the NCOM website, “Motorcycle rights leaders represen ng 11 regions make up its Board of Advisors. The group also contains a Legisla ve Task Force that includes state legislators, advocates, and a United States Senator.” 54 - TRMI JUNE 2018
Vernon and I were very blessed to be in a endance at this years NCOM Conven on, and to be honored at the Silver Spoke Awards Ceremony as recipients of the 2018 Silver Spoke Award in the Media category. We received this award for our work in improving the image of motorcycling through our labor of love, which is Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa. “The Silver Spoke Award ceremony is a banquet
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that is held to honor people that have made significant impacts on the world of motorcycling and helped to present a posi ve image of motorcycling in spite of the unfair s gma that is o en given to bikers.�, and we are both thankful for and humbled by the recogni on that comes with being Silver Spoke Recipients. Something that we could never have achieved without you, our readers and adver sers whose unrelen ng support allows us this pla orm from which to be heard each and every month. That being said, we thank you, and we thank NCOM and the organiza on’s members for the recogni on. We will con nue to do our part to present the biker world in a posi ve image, and work to remove the an quated s gmas of the biker lifestyle, while all the while raising a new genera on of two-wheel enthusiasts just itching to twist the thro le. Melanie J Schwarte melanie@thunderroadsiowa.com Vernon Schwarte vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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home me Bill Clinton started jogging near his ho in Chappaqua, New York. But on each run he happened to jog past a hooker standing on the same street corner, day after day. With some apprehension he would brace himself as he approached her for what was most certainly to follow. “Fifty dollars!” she would cry out from the curb. “No, Five dollars!” fired back Clinton. This ritual between een n Bill and the hooker continued for days. ays ys.. He’d run by and she’d yell, “Fifty dollars!” And he’d yell back, “Five dollars!” One day however, Hillary decided that she wanted to accompany nyy her husband on his jog! As the jogging ing couple neared the problematic streett corner, Bill realized the “pro” would bark her $50 offer and Hillary would wonder what he’d really been doing on all his past outings. He realized he should have a darn good explanation for the former Secretary of State. As they jogged into the turn that would take them past the corner, Bill became even more apprehensive than usual. Sure enough, there was the hooker! Bill tried to avoid the prostitute’s eyes as she watched the pair jog past. Then, from the sidewalk, the hooker yelled...”See what you get for five bucks!?”
A man m goes to the doctor and says, “I have a problem. I have five penises.” The doctor says “Wow, how do your pants fit?” He replies, “Like a glove.” One day there were four nuns in line for co confessional. The first nun said, “Forgive me, father, fath fa ther th er for I have sinned.” He asked how. She said said sa d ““II sa ssaw aw a man’s private part.” He told her to wash her her eeyes with holy water. The second nun comes in aand says, “Forgive me, father, for I have sinned.” sinn si nn He asked how. “I touched a man’s private priv pr iv parts.” He told her to wash her hands in holy holy water. Then he heard the third and fourth nun nun fighting. He asked why they were fighting. T Th Thee fourth nun said, “I’m not going to wash my mouth mo mout out u h in the holy water if she is going to sit in it.” Little Johnny was taking a shower with his grandma. He casually asked, “Grandma what’s that?” She quickly replied, “That’s my beaver”. Little Johnny didn’t say another word. Two days later he was taking a shower with his mom. Little Johnny asked, “Mommy what’s that?” She replied, “Well Johnny that’s my beaver.” Little Johnny thought for a bit and said, “Well grandma’s beaver must be dying her tongues hanging out!!”
This guy is sitting at home alone when he hears a knock on the front door. There are two sheriff’s deputies there; he asks if there is a problem. One of the deputies asks if he is married, and if so, can he see a picture of his wife? The guy says “sure” and shows him a picture of his wife. The sheriff says, “I’m very sorry sir, but it looks like your wife’s been hit by a truck.” The guy says, “I know, but she has a great personality and she’s an excellent cook.”
A married couple was on holiday in Pakistan they were touring around the marketplace looking at the goods and such, when they passed a small sandal shop. From the inside they head a Pakistani accent say, “you foreigners come in. Come in my humble shop.” so the married couple walked in. The Pakistani man said to them, “I have some special sandals I think you’d be interested in. They make you wild at sex like a great dessert camel” Well, the wife was really interested in buying the sandals after what the The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning man had claimed, but her husband felt he really didn’t need heavily against the wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What’s them, being a sex hero he was. The husband, “how could with that guy over there by the wall?” The clerk says, sandals make you into a sex freak?” The Pakistani man “Well, he came in here this morning to get something for replied, why don’t you see for yourself?” Well, the husband his cough. I couldn’t find the cough syrup, so I gave him after much badgering from his wife, finally conceded to try an entire bottle of laxative.” “You idiot! You can’t treat a them on. As soon as he slipped then onto this feet, he got cough with laxatives!” “Oh yeah? Look at him, he’s afraid this wild look in his eyes, something his wife hadn’t seen in to cough!” years-- raw sexual power. In a blink of an eye the husband rushed of too the Pakistani man threw him on the table and started tearing at the guy’s pants. All the time the Pakistani Two Italian men get on a bus. They sit down and engage man was screaming, “YOU HAVE THEM ON THE in an animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them WRONG FEET! YOU HAVE THEM ON THE WRONG ignores them at first, but her attention is galvanized when FEET!” she hears one of the men say the following: “Emma come first. Den I come. Den two asses come together. I come once-a-more. Two asses, they come together again. I come The Priest of a small village was very fond of his flock again and pee twice. Then I come one lasta time.” “You of ten hens and a cockerel. He kept them in a hen house foul-mouthed swine,” retorted the lady indignantly. “In this behind the parish, but one Saturday night, the cockerel was country we don’t talk about our sex lives in public!” “Hey, missing. The priest, suspecting fowl play decided to say coola down lady,” said the man. “Who talkin’ abouta sexa? something about it at church the next morning. At Mass, he I’m a justa tellin’ my frienda how to spella ‘Mississippi’.” asked the congregation, has anyone got a cock? To which all the men stood up. “No, no,” he said, somewhat flustered, “that’s not what I meant.”Has anybody SEEN a cock?” All Two deer were leaving a gay bar…One turned to the other the women stood up. “No, no,” he said. “That’s not what and said, “Man, I can’t believe I blew thirty bucks in there!” I meant either. Has anyone seen a cock that doesn’t belong 56 - TRMI JUNE 2018
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to them?” Half the women stood up. “No, no,” He said, now thoroughly embarrassed “Perhaps I should rephrase the question: Has anybody here seen MY cock?” All the choirboys stood up. One day a brunette, a redhead and a blonde decide to go through their daughter’s purses. So, the brunette goes through her daughter’s purse and finds cigarettes. She says, “Oh my god, I’m so ashamed! My Daughter smokes.” So, the redhead goes through her daughter’s purse and finds an empty can of beer. She says, “Oh my god I’m so ashamed! My daughter drinks.” So, finally, it’s the blondes turn and she finds a used condom. She says, “Oh my god I’m so ashamed! My daughter has a penis.” There’s a big guy like 7 feet tall and he has a head the size of an orange. He walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender can’t resist asking so he goes, “You’re a big guy, why do you have such a small head?” So the guy says, “Well I was walking down the beach one day and I saw a lamp, I rubbed it and a genie appeared. She said you have one wish. So I said will you have sex with me? The genie said, “Sorry, genies can’t do that”. So then I said “how about a little head?” One day an old man sat down on a bench and across the street he saw a little boy sitting on the curb. The old man sat and watched him and saw that he was holding a cat by the tail and had candy in his hand. Every few minutes, the little boy would pop a few pieces of candy in his mouth, bite the cat on the tail, and scoot down a little bit. After the man watched the little boy for a few minutes he walked over and asked the little boy what he was doing. The little boy replied, “I’m playing truck driver!” “Playing truck driver?” the man asked. “Yeah, I’m popping pills, eating pussy, and moving on down the line!”
a Scotsman walks up with bagpipes. He sits them down and the octopus fumbles with it for a minute and sits it down with a confused look. “Ha!” the Scot says. “Can’t you play it?” The octopus looks up at him and says, “Play it? I’m going to screw it as soon as I figure out how to get its pajamas off.” An elderly couple scheduled their annual medical examination the same day so they could travel together. After the examination, the doctor then said to the elderly man “You appear to be in good health, do you have any medical concerns that you would like to discuss with me?” “In fact I do,” said the man, “After I have sex with my wife for the first time, I am usually hot and sweaty. And then, after I have sex with my wife the second time, I am usually cold and chilly.” “This is very interesting,” replied the doctor, “Let me do some research and get back to you.” After examining the elderly lady, the doctor said: “Everything appears to be fine. Do you have any medical concerns that you would like to discuss with me?” The lady replied that she had no questions, nor concerns. The doctor then asked: “Your husband had an unusual concern. He claims that he is usually hot and sweaty after having sex the first time with you and then cold and chilly after the second time. Do you know why?” “Oh that old coot!” She replied. “That’s because the first time is usually in July, and the second time is usually in December!” Two guys were walking down the street when they saw two dogs humping. One said, “I wonder how much liquor it would take to get my wife to do it that way”. So they made a bet of 10 bucks on whose wife would do it on the lease amount of liquor. After a week they met in a bar. “Well”, said the first guy “How much liquor did it take”. “A pint of whiskey”, replied the other guy. The first guy said “You win; It took me a whole bottle just to get her out in the yard.”
There once was this lady who was a big fan of B.B. King. As she was listening to the radio the announcer was giving There was this lady and she really wanted to have sex, but away backstage passes to, none other than, B.B. King. she was too scared to ask her husband so she went to a Being the right caller to the show, and winning the tickets, gypsy and told her problem. The gypsy rummaged around she decided to go and do something unique for her favorite in a chest and pulled out a pickle jar with a penis in it, and blues singer. She went down to the local tattoo shop and said “All you have to do is open the jar and say ‘Pickled asked the artist to put a ‘B’ on each of her butt cheeks. penis my vagina’ and it will start having sex with you”. So After he was finished, she paid the man and went on her later she tries out the pickled penis and it works great. That way. She arrived at the concert, ticket in hand, and enjoyed is until her husband walks in and he shouts “WHAT THE the show. After it was over she proceeded to the backstage HELL IS THAT” and the woman says “It’s a pickled penis.” area. Once she got face to face with the blues legend she Unfortunately her husband replied “PICKLE PENIS MY said “Mr. King. I have been a fan of yours for quite some ASS!” time, and to prove it I want to show you something.” With that, she turned around, bent over, and dropped her pants to proudly display her new artwork. B.B. King responded A guy walks into a bar with an octopus. He sits the octopus “Oh, I see. Who the hell is BoB?” down on a stool and tells everyone in the bar that this is a very talented octopus. He can play any musical instrument in the world. He hears everyone in the crowd laughing at The first thing a man notices in a woman are her eyes. him, calling him an idiot, etc. So he says that he will wager And when her eyes aren’t looking, he notices her tits… $50 to anyone who has an instrument that the octopus can’t play. A guy walks up with a guitar and sets it beside the octopus. The octopus starts playing better than Jimi Hendrix, just rippin’ it up. So the man pays his $50. Another Q: Who was the worlds first carpenter? A: Eve, guy walks up with a trumpet. The octopus plays the trumpet because she made Adams banana stand better than Dizzie Gillespie. So the man pays his $50. Then Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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The Motorcycle Cannonball Run has become one of the most incredible antique motorcycle events in the world, and the 2018 Cannonball guarantees to carry on that tradition. With this year presenting its own new set of challenges, as the Run takes its annual transcontinental route on its most northern path to date. Not to mention, running from September 8th to the 23rd across the northern portion of the U.S. may put you in some chilly spots, especially when crossing the likes of Bear Tooth Pass in the Rocky Mountains. According to motorcyclecannonball.com, “This northern route could certainly include all types of weather; from tropical storms and 90-degree temperatures in the East to freezing temperatures and snow in the mountains of the North.” September days will be starting to get shorter, but riders should still have around 12 hours of daylight in which to cover an average of 250 miles per day. Not an easy task on pre-1929 classic motorcycles…no heated gear to fend off inclimate weather, or nicely padded seats to cushion the old rear end. All bikes will run the same route, which is estimated that less than 10 miles of the entire 3,649 mile long, 13 state route will be run on interstate highways, and less than 1 mile of that will be on urban interstates. Despite the challenges the 2018 route will bring to riders, owner Jason Sims says, “We’ll cover some of the best riding areas in the country. It’s going to be a difficult trip and we’ll have a lot of long days and hard riding.” The field will include a wide range of antique motorcycle brands, many that have been deemed extinct for decades, according to event organizers.
atures. Lastly, braking systems may be upgraded from one wheel systems to two-wheeled, disc brake systems in the interest of safety. Even with these modern day upgrades to the motorcycles, this ride is going to be far from the comfort rides we all enjoy today…no heated seats and blue tooth tunes to keep you in the comfort zone. Just a bumpy ride, enjoying some of the most scenic views in the northern United States, while making your way to the finish line. This definitely won’t be a ride for the faint of heart. It is a grueling journey, hard on the body and mind, and ultimately satisfying to the soul. Don’t forget to take a ride to Anamosa on September 13th or Spirit Lake on September 14th to see the riders in one of these two overnight Iowa towns on the route. Melanie J Schwarte
Now, while motorcycles must be and appear original in nature, there are a few modifications that are thankfully allowed considering the terrain, and possible weather hazards of the 2018 route. Riders may increase the motorcycle’s fuel capacity to ensure further travel between fueling stops. Also, modern wheels are acceptable (must look period correct as much as possible) with beaded type tires instead of clincher tires, this will certainly come in handy should any snowfall occur in mountain passes along the way. Next, electrical charging systems including generators or alternators and batteries can be added…most helpful in any less than desirable temper-
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I had some family drama at my shack the other night, overnight guests! The only thing I truly enjoyed about the entire ordeal is what I am about to share with you. You see when there are overnight guests in the house and only 1 bathroom sometimes letting the dog out first thing in the morning makes me blue with envy. Anyway, I decided the only sensible thing to do was to join the dog in the ritual of marking our territory. As me and the dog stumbled around looking for a discreet location, out of the wind, I came across a dandelion, so I aimed for it and shot at it. I can’t remember the last time a weed made me so damn happy. In my sick mind, if the dandelions have migrated back to Iowa it must be riding season. So, I wiped the backsplash off my boots and fired up the two-wheeler. I don’t know about the fan club I have at Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa, but every spring, one of the first places I like to ride to is the Freedom Rock. I have heard some stuff about these Freedom Rocks eventually being placed in every county in Iowa and I have even managed to see a few of them. But for this ride, I am referring to the original Freedom Rock. Just south of I-80 a couple of miles exit 83 I believe. It is a big ass boulder and each year it represents heroes from our past, men and women that have served in our military, painted fresh yearly by a guy named Bubba! Now don’t let the name fool you, in the Iowa riding community Bubba seems to be a common name and most of the time with a name like Bubba the only talent you have is storing snacks in your beard. Not this Bubba, he can paint.
Speaking of this country’s freedoms, I’m sure many of you have heard about all the gun BS going on lately. Now I don’t speak for all bikers in Iowa but the ones I do speak for love guns and everything about them. Maybe my friends just have some sick addiction with blowing shit up and huffing gun powder. Anyway, there is a lot of talk about gun laws and banning certain types of guns and possibly even taking guns away from us. The part I don’t understand is there are a certain group of people ok I will just call them degenerates wanting to control our guns. I figure a steady hand and a firm grip is all the gun control I will ever need. This group of powerful degenerates keep blah blah blahing that by taking away my right to bear arms, a right that many Americans have given their blood for, they will keep me safe from criminals! Well, apparently, these pussies don’t have the same bulge in their britches that I do. You see with the load that I am packing, I have never felt unsafe around criminals and I tend to hang out with a few. Taking away my guns will make me feel unsafe and I’m really beginning to wonder who the true criminals are in this debate. And if these powerful degenerates think that banning a certain type or types of gun is going to keep the criminals from having them, they need to stop drinking the Kool-Aid! My sick brain isn’t always on high beam but there is something seriously wrong with that thought process.
The whole thing makes me very suspicious, and it sort of pisses me off. The more they talk about keeping me safe, the more riding time I waste standing in line at Anyway, every year Bubba paints this boulder in the gun store to pay. It’s unbelievable! I’m starting to appreciation of the freedom that our military personnel think I should vote for these degenerates just to keep have fought and died for. Some bikers like to kick off them in office, then open up a gun shop! the riding season with a blessing of the bikes, I like to kick start my season by riding to the original Freedom Ride Free Rock and paying my respect not only to Bubba’s Shifty LaRue generosity but to the Veterans of this country that have kept us free. 62 - TRMI JUNE 2018
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How old do you need to be to start making an impact in this world? You would think that at any age you could. Well, the truth is the younger generation thinks that you really don’t start making an impact on anyone until il you are married or have kids. My y name is Kaylie Adams and I would like to share my story which shows that it doesn’t matter how old you are, you can start making g an impact at any age as long as you put your mind i d to t it! I am 20 years old and I am the youngest Motorcycle Safety Rider Coach in Iowa. It all started when my dad decided to start making an impact on young motorcyclist. When he became a Rider Coach for ABATE of Iowa he brought me along to help out at some of the classes. I was 15 years old when I started to help out at some of the Basic Rider Classes. Being at some of these classes I noticed that a lot of women took the class for many different reasons, but the main reason was to learn to ride. A lot were very nervous and cautious when riding a motorcycle. I can’t blame them though because when the class is run by men and more men are taking the class it makes you second guess yourself. Though a lot of the coaches work very well with them and help them become comfortable, I felt that there was something more that I could do. Not only could I help the women become more comfortable, but to help the younger generation become a part of something greater. So, I decided to start my journey to become a Motorcycle Safety Rider Coach!
order to make an even bigger difference. That is when I decided to become a Rider Coach for ABATE of Iowa. One thing I started to see is that not all coaches were teaching for the right reasons and it teachin was affecting some of the students. Now, as a wasn’t allowed to say anything so I range aid I w took the next step to becoming a Rider Coach through the class to become one. I and went throu am hoping that this riding season I will be able to both help make the program better by being a good coach and learning from my students as much as they will learn from me, but also help women feel more confident and to show the younger generation that they can start making an impact now! I believe that if you want to do something you should get out there and do it! Riding motorcycles is something I love and I try my hardest to get the younger generation involved with motorcycles. I started making an impact at 15 and I’m 20 years old now and I am ready to make an even bigger impact on my students this riding season! So, come on! Take a class! Who knows I might be there! Kaylie Adams
I talked to my dad to see what I could do to impact both women and the younger generation and that’s when we came up with me becoming a range aid. This meant that I would go help with all these motorcycle safety classes. I became what most coaches call a cone fairy. I moved all the cones around for all the riding exercises and was like a teacher’s assistant. After my first year of that I started to notice a difference in all the classes I was helping with not only were the women become more comfortable but so were the younger generation! But as the years went on I realized that I needed to step up in
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Redneck Revival Conesville Midway Tavern’s Neal Denny Memorial Poker Run Soldier 13th Annual SGT Dan Sesker Memorial Poker Run Ogden Kimballton Bike and Car Show & Shine Kimballton Harley-Davidson of Carroll Rock –N- Ride Carroll CVMA 39-4 Bike Wash Wieblers HD Davenport Garwin Legion Riders Post 71 Bike Night Garwin Ride for Darcy Metro HD Cedar Rapids Open House & Pig Roast The Vic Shop Desoto Barnstormers Charity Ride and Tailgate Party Big Barn HD Des Moines Black Stock Motorcycle Company Rally Cedar Rapids 69th Annual Motorcycle Hill Climb Anamosa ALR POST 166 9th Annual Veterans Benefit Ride Shellsburg IA Water Environment Assoc Benefit Ride Waterloo 42nd Annual Iowa BMW Rally Middle Amana ABATE D3 Campout Littlefield Park Exira 10th Annual Bell Tower Festival Poker Run, Tour Rides, & Bike Show Jefferson F&J Racing 23rd Annual Blessing of the Bikes Marshalltown Ride With Levi Keokuk 5th Annual Seu-Mo’s Memorial Ride Grinnell 3rd Annual Journey for Hope Poker Run The Buck Snort Council Bluffs Pigs For Bubba Ride and Benefit Auction Sac City Audubon Fire & Rescue Association Poker Run Audubon Joni’s Roast and Ride Big Barn HD Des Moines Buck Grove Bust Poker Run Buck Grove IWMC 11th Annual “Support the Badge Ride” McCann’s Tap Des Moines Firefighter/EMS Appreciation Day Zylstra HD Ames Boobs & Butts Cancer Sucks Relay for Life Event Lewis 2nd Annual “Thank You Is NOT Enough” Ride And Benefit Mount Pleasant Ride to Fight Suicide Mason City Firefighter Fundraiser Ride Zylstra HD Ames Rumble In The Sand Outlaw Street Drags Conesville Spring Open House Big Barn HD Des Moines Roar Into Harlan Cannonball Fundraiser Run Harlan American Legion Riders Post 46 1st Annual Heroes Ride Marshalltown Hometown Heroes Memorial Run Rockwell City BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola Wind Bags Motorcycle Team Relay for Life Fun Run Atlantic Partners For Patriots Ride Sioux City ABATE D14 Baldy Party, Rodeo, & Memorial Ride What Cheer Ride To National Motorcycle Museum Multiple Points across Iowa J&P Cycles Iowa Rally Anamosa 8th Annual Vintage Rally National Motorcycle Museum Anamosa IAFF Local 4906 MDA/LHHD Poker Run Pacific Junction Ride to Fight Suicide Colona, IL Sons of American Legion Post 73 Bike Night Tama Annual Black Jack Run American Legion Post 2 Council Bluffs Gabby’s Second Annual CMA Motorcycle Ride Fairfield 2nd Annual Iron Horse Run for Camp Sunnyside Prescott AmVet Riders Fun Run Des Moines Bertha Biker Dog Memorial Run Altoona
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Ride Your Ass Off for the Donkeys Loess Hills H-D Pacific Junction Jun 30 STD Run Alden Jun 30 Chasin’ Tails Fun Run Roland Jul 5-7 ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally Algona Jul 6-8 Gears & Gasoline Rally Farley Jul 7 11th Annual Freeman Ride Avoca Jul 7 KIOA 93.3 Vets of Valor Ride Zylstra HD Ames Jul 7 Hot Rods at Riverfest and Car and Bike Show Bellevue, NE Jul 13-14 Combat Vets39-3 APR Benefit Ride/Cruise Elkport Jul 14 “Blue Haired Old Ladies, Road Alligators and Tar Snakes” --What every street smart rider should know presentation by Slider Gilmore sponsored by Roar Into Harlan Jul 14 Remembering Jacob 5th Annual Ride and Drive Des Moines Jul 14 12th Annual Angel Ride to Save the TaTas Fort Dodge Jul 14 6th Annual Ride & Drive for the Girls Evansdale Jul 20-22 CMA Iowa State Rally Fort Dodge Jul 21 5th Annual “Ride for Time” with “Friends of Mine” Baxter Jul 21 Goozman’s Westside Annual Fun Run Harlan Jul 21 BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola Jul 21 Sturgis Pre-Game Party Zylstra HD Ames Jul 21 Thank the Seals Ride(s) Burlington AND Big Barn HD Des Moines Jul 24 Ragbrai “Bike” Night at the Tip Top w/Zylstra HD Ames Jul 27-28 CVMA 39-1 Annual Patriot Ride and Rally Freedom Park Algona Jul 28 Brooke Barber Memorial Poker Run Mount Ayr Jul 28 Volga City River Run Volga Jul 28 American Legion Rider Post 46 Paws & Effect Run Marshalltown Jul 28 8th Annual Solidarity Ride & Poker Run Metro HD Cedar Rapids Jul 28 Williamsburg Firefighters Association Poker Run Williamsburg Jul 29 Low-Key MC Bikini Bike Wash Des Moines Aug 3-12 South Dakota biker gathering Aug 4 39-4 CVMA SPC Jordan M. Byrd Tribute to Our Fallen Memorial Ride Davenport Aug 5 B.A.C.A. Kids Day Des Moines Aug 9 Hot August Night Car, Truck, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show Jefferson Aug 11 AtlanticFest Ride In Bike Show Atlantic Aug 11 CVMA 39-2 Annual Patriot Ride Cedar Rapids Aug 12 Klondike Car,Tractor,Truck & Motorcycle Show Manilla Aug 17-19 14th Annual BTW Trike In Kellogg Aug 18 BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola Aug 18 Cancer Sucks Car, Truck, and Bike Show Council Bluffs Aug 18 4th Annual Old Glory Ride VA Iowa City Aug 18 American Legion Riders Post 111 3rd Annual Scholarship Ride Newton Aug 18-19 Baxter Cycle Open House and Motorcycle Auction Marne Aug 25 3rd Annual Shayla Bee Black Tie Black Leather Affair Okoboji Classic Cars Aug 25 B.A.C.A. of Central Iowa Bike Bash Johnson Aug 25 Kayla Jones Memorial Scholarship Ride Fort Dodge Aug 25 Poker Run in Honor of Officer Mark Burbridge Council Bluffs Aug 30-Sep2 Redneck Revival Conesville Sep 1-3 Midway Tavern Soldier Valley Run, BBQ, Street Dance Soldier CONTINUED ON PAGE 70
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New Hampton Motorcycle Rally New Hampton Broken Spokes MC Annual Children’s Hospital Ride Thirsty’s on Third Davenport Camp High Hopes Poker Run Fundraiser Sioux City Motorcycle Hill Climb Anamosa Burgers and Bikes Mount Pleasant Iowa Stop on the Motorcycle Cannonball Stage 6 Anamosa Iowa Stop on the Motorcycle Cannonball Stage 7 Spirit Lake St Jude Rides - Des Moines to Memphis Rumble In The Sand Outlaw Street Drags Conesville SLR Keosauqua WTF Fun Run Harlan
Sep 15 Sep 22 Sep 22 Sep 22 Sep 23 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 20 Oct 21 Nov 9-11 Nov 17 Dec 16
Open House & Pig Roast The Vic Shop Desoto BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola New Model Open House & Demo Rides HD of Carroll For You We Ride Big Barn H-D Des Moines Concours de Cornfield Two Rivers VMC Earlham Iron Invasion Woodstock, IL Toy Run HD of Carroll Rumble In The Sand Outlaw Street Drags Conesville ABATE D3 Toy Run Atlantic ABATE of Iowa Steam Marshalltown Fashion Show Route 65 HD Indianola ABATE D3 Christmas Party Brayton
Tuesday Desperado’s Bar and Grill Wheatland Marshalltown Legion Car & Bike Cruise (Last Tue Apr-Sep) Chrome Horse Cedar Rapids (2nd Tuesday)
Wednesday The Buck Snort Neola Cadillac Jack’s Baxter 2nd Ave Bike Night Des Moines (2nd Wed May-Sep) OP Clear Lake Ride’s Bar & Grill Ft Dodge The Pour House Davenport Amigos Fort Dodge Pete & Shorty’s Clarksville Latitude 41 Polk City Dinner Rides Zylstra Harley-Davidson Ames
Thursday Roar Into Harlan (3rd Thursdays) Stumpy’s Bar & Grill Duncombe The Buck Snort Oakland Firehouse Bar Sioux City Calvin Rockett Bar and Grill Marshalltown (Last Thur May-Aug) Metro HD Cedar Rapids (2nd Thursday May-Oct) Des Moines Vintage Bike Night (1st Thursday May-Sep) Edwards Bikes on the Hundred Block Council Bluffs (3rd Thursday ) McCann’s Tap Des Moines (Every Other May-24: Jun7,21,28: Jul-12,26: Aug-9,23: Sep-6,20) R Place Kelley Eddies Tavern Sergeant Bluff (Apr-Nov) Thirsty’s on 3rd Davenport Ride Night with CMA Solid Rock Riders Sioux City (3rd Thursday Apr-Oct) Carroll Harley-Davidson Carroll (1st Thurs May-Sep)
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Friday Bike Down to I-Town Indianola (3rd Friday) Grub Run Traveling Bike Night Mean Machine Cycle Parts Elkhart (1st Fri May-Sep) Centerville Bike Nights (4th Friday May-Aug) Thunder Nights Newton (2nd Friday)
Saturday Route 65 BBQ & Open House (Sat after Bike Down to I Town) Happenings Bar Steamboat Rock (3rd Sat May-Sep) Cruise In Motorcycle Ride & Show Ruby’s in Stuart (4th Sat Jun, Jul, Aug) Ambro’s Roadhouse DeSoto (Last Sat Jun-Nov) Monroe Bike Night (2nd Sat May-Sep)
Sunday Just 1 More Jamaica (Starting in May) This list is what we have found and what has been submitted. Before heading to any event, please check weather and make sure the event is not cancelled. Not responsible for misprints and typos. If you have any other events to list, please email vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com
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