Thunder Roads Texas - April 2015

It’s not about the bike... it’s about the RIDE! TM

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Also this month: Special Event Section! Bluebonnet Festivals Ride Map Bikers for Bikers: The Legacy Continues

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Also This Month16-28 Event Section29 Bikers for Bikers: The Legacy ContinuesRegular Features6 Letter From the Editor8 Two Wheel Thunder TV: Safety First: Ikon Fork Springs10 Pig Writes: Where Are My Church Clothes?12 Ride Map: Bluebonnet Festivals32 ThunderCam34 Joker’s WildResources19 Event Listing CENTER - Pull-Out April 2015 Calendar37 Biker Friendly Listing

Contents

April 2015

On the Cover: Submisson for the Heart of Texas (HOT) Rally, Plate Steel House. Photo by Randy McCamey.

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Thunder Roads Texas Bob Cooney & Shelly Horan State Edition Owners 4631 Cashel Glen Drive Houston, TX 77069 281.866.8149 ThunderRoadsTexas.com

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“Pig” Meinhardt - Pig WritesTwo Wheel Thunder TV - Product Reviews

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Joyce Siegert - D/FW; Dean Downey - Amarillo; Shelly “Cricket” Silva - San Antonio; Don Brewer - Livingston; Donny Phillips - LaPorte; Mike “Biker” Boone - Houston; Jason English - East Texas; Don McGovern - Terrell/DFW; Donna Herrin - Edinburgh; Leah Hanscom - Piney Woods; Raul Carrasco - San Antonio; Diannia Clawson - Cedar Creek; Alice Cates - Houston; Garrett Stanley - Photographer; Todd Harmon - Kerrville Elaine “Ridin’ Around” Fields - Dublin.

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Happy Spring! It’s finally upon us and riding weather is officially here!There are over 10 pages of event ads and information this issue. That means, there is a LOT to do around the state of Texas! We encourage you to visit these advertisers and send us pictures. Let us know what you thought of the rally. At the end of this year, we’ll survey you for Favorite Rally, Favorite Advertiser, Best Rally Food Vendor, Best Rally General Vendor, Best Bike Show Trophy, Best Rally Layout… and more to report back to readers for next year’s plans. So go visit them, attend the rallies/events, and make note of your favorites!The Ride Map this month is, once again, a reprint of a popular map we have published before. We will return to new maps soon. Plans are still in the works to publish a Thunder Roads Texas Book of Ride Maps. It’s been partially completed, but still needs work. As soon as we get nearer to having it ready for purchase, you’ll hear more about it, I promise!Points Across Texas will return! When it does… we need as many riders participating as possible in order to insure we get to offer it again next year! In the meantime, email [email protected] your contact information and we’ll make sure you get the information as soon as possible on the 2015 program.As some of you may have noticed… there has been a slight delay in getting the magazine out to distribution points and in mailboxes this year; and, for those who’ve tried to reach me personally, a delay in responding. These last few months have been hectic for many different reasons, such as my beginning a real estate career, a “broken” son (broken arm with lots surgeries and still in physical therapy), and more. In addition to all these personal issues that have arisen so far this year, we have also be looking to reorganize Thunder Roads Texas. A lot of different scenarios have been hashed about… and I’m THRILLED to announce that I am taking over ownership of Thunder Roads Texas – as sole owner! This will insure a continuation of things that you love about the magazine. But I’d love to hear what you’d like to see; different or new! I’m looking at some changes and want your input. A HUGE, HUGE thank you goes out to Bob Cooney. Without him, this magazine just wouldn’t be in existence! He’s been a shining star, a staunch supporter of my work with the magazine, and the backbone for the last seven years. I wish him all the best with his future endeavors. I know whatever he is up to, he’ll always have “Just One More”!I will be honest… the very first change that HAS to happen is I need to build a strong sales force – a team of Sales Stars. This team will start with strong individuals with the chance of promotion to managing sales teams around the state. So

there’s room to grow with me! Without ad sales, I will not be able to continue running the magazine… and Texas will lose the best motorcycle magazine it has. Our sole revenue stream is ads, as the magazine is FREE for

pick up at distribution points around Texas and those subscribing are only covering the cost of getting the magazine to them each month. In addition to print ads, we offer website ads and Webzine (email) ads.

In addition to sales, I’d like to build a strong and very active Contribution Team. These folks will attend biker events and activities around the state or in their own area on behalf of Thunder Roads Texas. Some will man a Thunder Roads Texas booth at events, where attendees can subscribe to the magazine,

sign up to get our weekly email “Webzine”, play games for goodies, get the current issue FREE, and more. We also need people to send us photos and articles from events all over the state, as

well as articles about biker related topics – such as safety, maintenance, rides, maps, etc. No need to be a rider yourself. If you enjoy the magazine and attend biker events, we want you!If you’re interested in becoming a part of the Thunder Roads Texas TEAM, please send your resume and a head shot to [email protected].

I’m excited about this new opportunity! I hope you’ll join me for the ride!Ride safe... and ride with THUNDER!Shelly “TX Dragonfly” HoranOwner and Managing Editor, Thunder Roads Texas [email protected]

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his month, take time to set your motorcycle up for a comfortable and stable ride with progressively rated front fork springs

from Ikon! Motorcycle designs vary greatly to suit a wide range of riding styles: long distance travel, commuting, cruising, racing, and off-road riding. Stock parts are replaced all the time to make the bike look or perform better. Take some time this month to consider changing your stock fork springs with a product that will make it handle better whether you are traveling, cruising, or just riding to the next rally.Motorcycles are considered a luxury item here in the developed world where they are used for recreation, a lifestyle accessory, or as a symbol of personal identity. However this lifestyle or symbol of personal identity has 37 times higher fatalities than for cars (per mile traveled) according to the Department of Transportation. According to a study done by the federal government, (a study paid for with our tax dollars) motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in an accident than people in car accidents. They tell us it is because bikers have to worry about all of the same risks as people in cars and a few extras that are unique to riding a motorcycle. (I wonder how much it cost us to figure that one out?) About 25% of motorcycle accidents are caused by fixed objects and road conditions. This means the rider hit a pothole, an object in the middle of the street, a light post, or the roads were wet or icy. With this in mind, remember that it is you, the rider, who will be on the receiving end of a bad situation when something goes wrong on the street or when the details of regular maintenance are neglected. Most experienced riders know how regular care of their bikes improves both their riding pleasure and riding time. It is sad to report that even the experienced riders sometimes overlook the importance of maintenance on the front suspension. Taking care of your front forks may help you handle the bike better when the unforeseen suddenly appears in your direct path. For more than one hundred years of motorcycle building a variety of front fork arrangements have been tried and tested and several remain

available today. Generally employed in pairs, fork tubes (or “stanchions”) link a motorcycle’s front wheel to the frame. They typically house the front suspension and, on telescopic fork systems, compress and rebound to adjust for inconsistencies in the road. Inside most tubes are springs, fork oil, and air, creating a shock absorber. The forks can be most easily understood as simply large hydraulic shock absorbers with internal coil springs. They allow the front wheel to react to imperfections in the road while isolating the rest of the motorcycle from that motion.Up front the fork springs are taking the initial force of unevenness on all road and track surfaces. If the springs fail, your bike will be less pleasurable to ride and will wear out other suspension, frame, and engine parts faster. This is why Ikon springs allow full travel, improved stability ride control and comfort while alleviating front end sag and nose dive under breaking. Most Ikon fork springs are a progressive rate design. This way Ikon fork springs give you comfort over the smaller bumps and control when you need it for larger movements. Original Harley-Davidson springs use 59.5 coils or turns; 40 turns are closely wound and 19.5 turns are wound not as tight. This works like a linear spring for much of the fork travel because so many of the coils are close wound. When all those coils compress and touch each other, the spring transitions to a harder tension. We find this leads to an unwanted harshness in the front-end feel.Ikon springs use 45 coils; 16 closely wound and 29 wound not as tight. Ikon springs provide better support and ride-ability because the springs transition sooner and at a lower tension, thus avoiding the sort of harshness we have found in the original spring progression.In short, there is a delicate balance between the number of coils or turns and the number of coils tightly wound versus the number of looser wound coils. Because of the more “open”

design of Ikon springs, we find they may have the optimal balance needed for a smoother, more comfortable suspension for your ride.The ‘Original’ Progressive Rate Fork Springs soak up the small road bumps, yet are firm enough to absorb the molar-rattling pot holes. Spring rates have been chosen to reduce front end “dive” during braking, yet still provide excellent ride comfort. Better yet, Ikon warranties their fork springs for life! Progressive Rate Fork Springs have several advantages over straight rate springs. A Progressive Rate Spring has the advantage of a rising rate resistance to compression. The benefit of this is that the spring can be soft enough at the start of the travel to offer a “plush” ride, yet be firm enough at the end of the travel to soak up the big bumps. Some applications are offered in Heavy Duty and Standard Versions.Ikon’s will improve the ride and handling of your motorcycle. The damping characteristics are developed for each particular application and are then tested and modify until they are convinced they have reached the optimum in both handling and comfort.Safety is a major issue. The handling of your motorcycle is essential for safe riding. Here is where the qualities of the Ikon shock absorber make a great contribution. Last but not least, Ikon’s are built to last a lifetime. Once you put a set on your motorcycle, they will usually outlive the bike itself!Ikon fork springs are available for a large variety of motorcycles including scooters and both modern and vintage road and trail bikes. Check them out at IkonSuspensionUSA.com.

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Safety First: Ikon Fork Springs

Pictured: Geoffrey Lowe, Ikon Operations Manager with Jimmy Kay of Two Wheel Thunder TV.


The morning was cold and somber when I snuck into the bedroom to wake him up. His lady was still asleep by his side.

I noticed her long blonde hair was all tussled and in a mess. Looked to me like somebody may have tossed and turned all night long. Or perhaps it was all the drinks and smoke from the night before. The day was Sunday and it was time for church. I smacked him one time on the feet to wake him up. He stumbled out of bed; his body moving ever so slowly. These days, with all kinds of strange creaking noises coming from those bones and joints, I guess it’s not a joke anymore when I call him “Old Man”! He lit a smoke to start his day as his made his way to the bathroom. Standing over the sink he splashed water on his face and raised his head to say hello to his day just like every morning. He pulled on a pair of blue jeans, threw a wrinkled t-shirt over his head, and slicked his greasy hair back into a ponytail. “Need to be our finest today,” he mumbled to himself. He made his way into the kitchen for some coffee I had brewed just for him. Two quick drags of Joe from the cup and he went into the garage where he raised the door and again greeted the new day. The air had a crisp sharpness, fresh and new; just what he needed. “Rather brisk this morning, Pig,” he said to me. “Yeah maybe I’ll wear some chaps, or maybe not,” I answered back. He rolled the bike out onto the drive. The chrome glistened in the sunlight. He threw on his gear as I climbed on the back preparing for take-off. A turn of the key lit up the dash as the fuel pump kicked in to pressurize the system. The beast was ready to awaken. A push of a button spun the engine and the beast fired to life. The rumble of the straight pipes and a quick twist of the throttle gave his neighbors their morning wake up call. God, he loves doing that; wake them neighbors up and piss them off, now that’s the way to start the day! Mike, who lives across the street, came out to get his morning paper. He looked over and heard the bike rumbling and all he could

do was just shake his head in disapproval. He knew what was coming next. All systems were go… we were ready, the bike was ready, and, aw hell, what neighbors that weren’t already up and awake soon would be. Clutch in, gear down, throttle up and clutch out. We ripped that bike down the street so loud and fast we set off three car alarms, laughing the whole way. A right turn onto Main and we headed down the highway out of town. We live in what was once a small town but that had since turned into a suburb of the big city. It used to be quite and out of the way but not anymore! City life had reached our little corner of the world and had taken away our peace and quiet.Sunday morning church runs are always the best. The traffic is light and once you are out of the city there is nothing but you, the bike, and God’s green earth. The rumble of the pipes bounced off the houses and barns and into the far distance of the open fields. The back roads always offer the best riding. The sun continued to rise in the sky with not a single cloud in sight. The cold air felt good in his lungs today, stripping away all the toxins of the city. Stress melts like hot butter and life problems are forced to take the next train as they have no business riding with us today. On one hand, he wished his woman was with him. On the other hand, for this ride he needed some alone time to find what he was looking for. Church rides always make him think back to when he was a kid and the time he spent with his father. His dad took him out in the fields and taught him hunting and fishing. He grew up knowing about survival skills. His time in the military taught him more than just survival skills, however, and he did his best to teach his own son those same skills as well. In his heart he knew what it meant to be proud of who he was and the work skills he possessed. He knew

what it meant to be proud of his country and to be an American. His father always reminded him how God gave us this land; how we should respect it, give thanks for it, and never to waste it. A little time one day a week spent giving thanks for all he has was not too much to ask of anyone.When all in this world seems like it wants to come crashing down upon his shoulders, he stops and thinks back to his days as a young boy and all his father had taught him. Today was one of those days. He rides the long roads next to open fields, running hard against the wind. It doesn’t take long until his eyes open and once again he is able to see the world in all its glory and wonder. It’s hard for me to explain what he is feeling inside, only he knows for sure. But I do know the end result is that we go just a wee bit faster on the bike. The human soul feeds on the world around us. What we decide to have in our lives on a daily basis is what our soul takes in. A life of pain and misery will give you a soul filled with pain. A life filled with good will give you a soul filled with good. And sometimes, I think, we need a day of hard riding to clean out all the old crap, get rid of the junk in our lives, and start with new.Spring is here my friends, the bluebonnets are back in bloom, and the perfect riding weather is here. How is your soul feeling today? What are you gonna’ do this Sunday? Ride Hard or Stay Home!


You can contact Pig or Rainman by e-mail at [email protected] For more of Pig’s wild adventures, check out his blog at pigspage.wordpress.com

or follow him on Facebook.com/pig.meinhardt

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that time of year – wildflowers are abundant! And of course, this includes the Texas State Flower – the bluebonnet. Yep, we’re going bluebonnet hunting! Did you know Texas has more than one state flower? At the turn of the 20th Century, the Texas Legislature put aside their normal

politics and debated the choices for state flower. The choices: 1) the prickly pear for the durability of the plant and the orchid like beauty of its flower; 2) the cotton boll, since cotton was king in Texas in the day; and 3) the bluebonnet. As you well know, proponents of the bluebonnet won the debate! The original species adopted in 1901 was the Lupinus subcarnosus. However, that wasn’t the end of the story… seems there is more than one species of bluebonnets gracing the hills and plains of Texas. Some thought the Lupinus subcarnosus was the least attractive bluebonnet and wanted to change the state flower to the Lupinus texensis, which is more a vibrant blue and in more abundance than the official flower first adopted. The debate raged for about 70 years and in 1971, the Legislature amended the state flower to include “any other variety of bluebonnet not heretofore recorded,” thus lumping all types of bluebonnets under the state flower. At the time, they had no idea that there were four more identifiable bluebonnet species. Remember, we’re in Texas – and everything is bigger in Texas… so we have six state flowers! For the horticulturists in our mix, the complete list (as we know it now) is the Lupinus subcarnosus, L. texensis, L. havardii, L. concinnus, L. perennis, and L. plattensis.

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So, we head out on the hunt for bluebonnets and places in Texas that celebrate this native flower. There are four bluebonnet affiliated “capitals” of Texas – Ennis, “Bluebonnet City”; Chappel Hill, home of the “Official Texas Bluebonnet Festival”; Llano County, “Bluebonnet Co-Capital of Texas”; and Burnet County, the “Bluebonnet Co-Capital of Texas”. Three are close enough for a weekend route, so away we go!Starting northwest of Austin, in Burnet, with the 30th Annual Bluebonnet Festival (April 10-15; BluebonnetFestival.org) in the Texas Hill Country. Burnet is situated around the intersection of Highways 29 and 281. We’ve covered Burnet in two other maps (December 2011, “Texas Hill Country Lights” and June 2012, “A Little Bit of Everything…”), but never really talked about the history of this small “main street” Texas town. In 1852, the area was originally known as Hamilton or Hamilton Valley, named for John Hamilton a prominent landowner. When it was time to apply for a post office, there was already another town named Hamilton in Texas, so the citizens voted to name the town after the county, Burnet. The name comes from president of the provisional government of the Republic of Texas’ David G. Burnet. In 1847, the Texas Rangers had a station in the area to protect residents from Indian raids. In March 1849, the station was closed and Fort Croghan took its place, continuing to provide security for

the burgeoning small town.It is the county seat for Burnet County, so the

Points Across Texas county courthouse and historic jail, along with the “capital” designation, give riders three qualified photo opportunities – more than half way to the free patch! Burnet is considered one of the best places for viewing wildflowers. After receiving the “Bluebonnet Capital” designation, the chamber of commerce decided a festival was in store! It has grown to see over 30,000 attendees and adding

new activities each year. Events include a scholarship pageant, pet parade, Grande Parade, 5K run, carnival, dog house races, wiener dog races, children’s bike decorating contest, birding and wildflower show, rubber ducky race, gunfighters shoot out, air show, arts and craft vendors, live music, food, drink, and more! Check out their schedule and plan your trip accordingly.Heading out of Burnet on Highway 29, catch Highway 183 South (toll) just east of Liberty Hill. North of Austin, take Highway 45 (toll) around to pick up Highway 290 East; skirt on the bypass of 290, south of Brenham, to catch FM 1155 North into Chappell Hill.Chappell Hill claims to be the “Heart of Bluebonnet Country” and hosts a long-standing festival as

well. This year they celebrate their 51st year (April 11-12, ChappellHillMuseum.org) with more than 250 juried exhibitors, delicious country-style food, live music, children’s activities, tours of the historic community, and more. The event was voted #7 as “Most Popular Festival in Texas” by Texas Highways Magazine. Proceeds from the festival help the Chappell Hill Historical Society with preservation of the community’s history and historic buildings.Chappell Hill was founded in 1847 by Mary Hargrove Haller, granddaughter of Robert Wooding Chappell, for whom the town was named. It sits in the heart of Stephen F. Austin’s original colony in Texas. Today, the small Texas town offers a colorful history and year-round hospitality and charm. Main Street has been designated as a National Register Historic District, meaning visitors can enjoy beautiful past-era architecture… if you like that kind of thing! It remains one of the best historically preserved towns in Texas.Being in Washington County, the “Birthplace of Texas”, the town played an integral part in the history of the Republic of Texas. All kinds of historic homes and markers are in

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abundance in the area. In 1867, the small town was hit with a yellow fever epidemic that almost wiped it out. The area was rebuilt with Polish immigrants in the 1870s. In 1933, as a result of the Great Depression and stock market crash in 1929, banks across the US were ordered closed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. In Chappell Hill, the Farmers Bank of Chappell Hill refused to close its doors. Today, the small town enjoys a healthy tourist trade, attracting visitors with restored historic homes, the Bluebonnet Festival, the Scarecrow Festival and an interactive museum. Among other things to do/see before setting out on your steed, a selection of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: the Chappell Hill Methodist Episcopal Church (circa 1901), Chappell Hill Circulating Library (circa 1912 Colonial Revival style), Chappell Hill Public School and Chappell Hill Female College Bell (circa 1927), Isaac Applewhite house (circa 1852), and the Stagecoach Inn of Chappell Hill (circa 1850, Greek Revival style). Also of note to visit is the old Rock Store (folk-art wall hangings), the Chappell Hill Bank (formerly the Farmers Bank of Chappell Hill mentioned above; operating in its current location since 1907), and the Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery.Heading out of Chappell Hill, continuing North on FM 1155; a little over two miles out, turn left on County Road 83/South Meyersville Road. There are a few tight, zig-zag turns before you

hit Highway 105, where you’ll go right, heading east. In Navasota, pick up Highway 90 North and in Madisonville, catch I-45 North. Ennis is just located off I-45 North, just before reaching Dallas city limits.We’ve never covered Ennis in a ride map before, so get ready for some historical information,

sights to see, and, of course, a highlight of the Bluebonnet Trail and related festival!

Established in 1871 and named for Colonel Cornelius Ennis (a railroad official of the Houston and Texas Central Railway), the small town was created as most towns of the era, by the railroad that bypassed other towns in the process. However, unlike other railroad town histories, this one resulted in violence. The citizens of the bypassed town, Burnham, attacked

Ennis, killing one citizen and wounding several others. The town was built on Christian values, with the railroad offering free town lots to any Christian communion that would built a church.Ennis became the northern division headquarters for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, providing water and machine shops for the railroad yards. As part of the agreement, Ennis had to build three lakes, with the last not completed until 1940. Between 1910 and 1915, the railroad tried to move their headquarters, but courts upheld the agreement, forcing them to stay in town. By then, the Texas Midland Railroad arrived in town, Ennis’ second rail line. Eventually, both railroads were acquired by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, which abandoned the tracks between Ennis and Kaufman after frequent washouts in the Trinity River bottoms. This left one railroad, the Texas and New Orleans, which then was merged into the Southern Pacific, which still rolls through the town.One historical fact I find interesting/funny… in 1873, the Temperance Council was established to provide an alternative to “drunken carousing”. Guessing that era in Texas was tough times, requiring many-a-drink! What’s our excuse today?By the 1990s, Ennis was part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area and became a highly industrialized region… where before they were primarily agricultural with a chamber of

commerce slogan, “Where the Railroads and Cotton Fields Meet”.While in Ennis, there are plenty of places to visit: the Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum, offering a fascinating collection of train memorabilia; the Texas Motorplex race track, which draws crowds for their NHRA racing; the 85 Speedway dirt track; a healthy Historic District (small town USA), with antique and craft shopping in abundance; and, of course, festivals. Ennis hosts two of note, the Annual National Polka Festival and the reason for its inclusion in this map, the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival (April 18-19, VisitEnnis.org). the Ennis Garden Club offers over 40 miles of mapped riding (Facebook.com/EnnisGardenClub). These are the oldest such trails known in the state, with tens of thousands of visitors making the trek for an astounding wildflower show. Typically, the Garden Club suggests you make plans for the third week of April. Of course, that third week also includes the Festival. They encourage visitors to check their website for bluebonnet and wildflower bloom information. The festival offers all the normal small-town charm and hospitality, full of activities. Visitors will find arts and crafts, bluebonnet souvenirs (of course!), bluebonnet trail maps, food, children’s activities, and live music. Additionally, on that Saturday, there is an Antique American Independent Auto Show (10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) and the Ellis County SPCA Adoption Trailer will be onsite for pet adoptions (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).On a final note, we address a commonly held misnomer, that picking bluebonnets is illegal in the State of Texas. This is false. There are no laws prohibiting the picking of bluebonnets. However, there are laws addressing trespass on private property and damaging or destroying rights-of-way. So go ahead… pick some flowers! Just be careful not to trespass, dig up whole clumps, or trash the beautiful common areas while doing so. Another caution, please be aware of your safety at all times. Park well off the roadway, don’t walk across busy highways… and beware of snakes and fire ants; they love bluebonnets, too!That ends our hunt for the bluebonnet. We hope you take lots of pictures and share them with us and our other readers.

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Carts, Bikers & Babes Rally CartsBikersAndBabesRally.com SomervilleBRING OUT YOUR BAD… Join Damon Dave and the crew for a weekend full of music and fun at Big Creek Park on beautiful Lake Somerville! Live bands all weekend, RV Sites (book NOW), free tent camping (with entrance fee), bike & cart games, vendors, and more. The party never stops with the Battle of the After Hours Campsite Parties! Registration is open now. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!

Christian Motorcyclists 2015 State Rally CMAUSA.org Fort Davis

TMRA State Rally TMRA.org ComancheComanche City Park; Gates open Friday at Noon. Pre-Registration by March 24 $20/person. Gate $25/person. Under 16 free. Tent camping included. Weekend on site RV parking $25. Friday: Hobo Stew, Jam Session. Saturday: Fun Run, Bike games, Bike Show, Silent Auction, and much more. Awards Presentation 7pm Saturday. CMA Services Sunday. Please check website often for rally updates.

Not 2 Hot Run Gypsy-MC.org Alice

Rally Round our Heroes WoundedHeroesOfTexas.org Granbury

TCOC&I State Rally COCTX.org Hondo

Bikes & Bugs VII Pre-Party @ Stubbs HD BikesAndBugs.org HoustonJoin Los Guys MC for several pre-parties leading up to the main event; this one at Stubbs Harley-Davidson (4400 Telephone Road, Houston, 77087). At all pre-parties feature crawfish (of course!), music, vendors, and more. You can also buy tickets for the raffle of a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide at the Main Event on May 9th. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!14th Annual MARC Run 512.540.2561 Rockdale

Clint Fallen Heroes Bike Gathering ClintFallenHeroes.org Clint

Harleys & Habits Fun Run SantaRoseFoundation.org New Braunfels

Hogs for Hope Bike Show Facebook.com/events/587252034743640 Joshua

Ride for the Bear LindsayFoundation.org Porter

Blue Ribbon Rally and Bike Show BlueRibbonRally.com Lubbock

Cleburne Rally and Bike Show LoneStarAM.com Cleburne

Lewisville Biker’s Lifestyle Expo and Swap Meet 254.687.9066 Lewisville

Texas Motorcycle Safety Coalition Meeting LookLearnLive.org Bryan

Gold Wing Road Rider Association Region H Convention VisitMarshallTexas.org Marshall

Thunder Roads Texas BIKE NIGHT ThunderRoadsTexas.com HoustonOur monthly (third Thursday) biker party with a few hundred of our closest friends! Co-hosted by the Outlaw Dave Show at Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters (6502 Washington Ave, Houston 77007; cages, please park behind I-Hop). Outlaw Dave broadcasting LIVE! Cages, please park behind I-Hop. Live music with no cover or drink minimum, drink specials, door prizes, and MORE! Reserved motorcycle-only parking.. Rain or shine… the BEST and longest continually held bike night in Houston!

Oilmans Hill Country Ride OilmansHillCountryRide.com Bandera

Beach-n-Biker Fest BeachNBikerfest.com South Padre Island

Bikers for Bikers Annual Rally BikersForBikers.com Kenedy (Check out the article on page 29)Buzzards Roos Benefit Run for the Homeless Veterans LeathersForBikers.com Marietta

Sweetwater Motorcycle Rally and Cook-Off 325.721.2293 Sweetwater

Bikes & Bugs VII Pre-Party @ Mancuso HD BikesAndBugs.org HoustonJoin Los Guys MC for several pre-parties leading up to the main event; this one at Mancuso Harley-Davidson Crossroads (12710 Crossroads Park Dr, 77066). At all pre-parties feature crawfish (of course!), music, vendors, and more. You can also buy tickets for the raffle of a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide at the Main Event on May 9th. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!

Indoor Tent Sale at Stubbs HD StubbsHD.com Houston

Bitches n Bikes ORT4U.com Wills Point


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Chili Cook-Off ParisHarley.com Paris

Military Thank You Ride 409.392.3595 Texas City

Rumble at the Fort 2015 Facebook.com/pages/Rumble-at-the-Fort/355510271267324 Corsicana

Big Bike Poker Run GrapevineHeritageAmbucs.org Grapevine

Taste of Keller Poker Run TasteOfKeller.com Keller

Laughlin River Run LaughlinRiverRun.com Laughlin, NV

Heart of Texas Rally TheHeartOfTexasRally.com Pre-registration is required Fredericksburg

Texas Indian Motorcycle Riders Fredericksburg Rally 830.997.3437 Fredericksburg

Oldest Town in Texas Rally OTTRally.com NacogdochesJoin the OTT team for their 7th year in Nacogdoches. Get ready for a weekend of bikes, babes, beer, BBQ and awesome live music all weekend long! OTT 2015 will feature a weekend full of live music, OTT Craw-dad Throw Down, custom bike shows, motorcycle stunt shows, biker games, tattoo, contest, burnout contest, bikini contest, downtown parade, on site vendors, beer gardens, camping, scenic rides & much more! Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!Leesburg Bike Fest LeesburgBikeFest.com Leesburg, FL

Psycho Billy Suicide Run Facebook.com/Events/1025988434082778 Fort Stockton

4-25 to 4-252nd Annual Ride4Autism Project Lifesaver Facebook.com/events/484250438380748 Pearland

Bikers Against Road Rage Spring Charity Event BikersAgainstRoadRage.org Frisco

Blue Knights Jerry Hineline Police Memorial Ride 254.749.5410 West

Circle of Life Motorcycle Rally 210.392.5500 Boerne

Combat Veterans Association Spring Biker Bash CVMA2310.com Elm Mott

Jaba Motorcycle Fun Run JHSBandAlumni.com Joshua

Motorcycle Fun Run to Benefit Human Trafficking Adolescents MotorcycleFunRun.MyEvent.com Porter

Ride for Relief RideforRelief.webs.com McKinney

Spring Fling & Cycle Show 2015 903.253.3213 Winona

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Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally HillCountryRun.com LuckenbachAnnual fundraiser for the Fredericksburg Optimist Club. The fun starts Friday social in Fredericksburg; Saturday includes helicopter rides, live music, stunt riders, Hill Country rides, bike games, bike show, Cowboy Breakfasts; Ending with Sunday services provided by the CMA. Registration is open NOW. Register online now… $50/per person includes: entry all four days, social “kick-off” on Friday, Cowboy Breakfast Saturday & Sunday, Hill Country rides; bike games, and bike show. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!

International Female Ride Day Motoress.com

14th Annual Ride for the Fallen Cleat.org/RFTF Round Rock

CCF Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show 832.401.4799 Cleveland

Jericho Car and Bike Show 817.681.7807 Haltom City

Sothern Love Bike Rally 903.654.7698 New Boston

7th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer TheRose.org PasadenaPolice escorted ride (rain or shine). Starts and ends at San Jacinto HD (3636 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, 77505). Registration begins at 8:30am; Kickstands up 10:30am. $30/rider; $40/rider & passenger; $30/Ghost Rider. Party continues with an auction and raffle after the ride; featuring live music by Revamp. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!

Bikes & Bugs VII (& Brew) Main Event BikesAndBugs.org Sugar LandJoin Los Guys MC for the MAIN EVENT at Floyd’s Cajun Seafood (16549 Southwest Frwy, Sugar Land, 77479). Live music, 5,000 pounds of crawfish, bikini

bike wash (12-6pm), Outlaw Dave emceeing and broadcasting LIVE. Drawing in the raffle of a Harley-Daviddson Electra Glide at 8pm, with other prizes offered all day long. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!Bexar County Citizens on Patrol Car & Cycle Show 210.235.5448 San Antonio

Big Joe Scholarship Run 409.392.3595 Texas City

Ride with Courage Poker Run 214.629.7231 Dallas

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com Myrtle Beach, SC

Run For The Wall RFTW.org

Texas State HOG Rally TXStateHOGRally.com Tyler

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6th Annual Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride TexasFallenHeroesRide.com StaffordRide starts at the Stafford Center (10505 Cash Rd, Stafford, 77477) and ends at the Galveston County Fairgrounds in Hitchcock. Registration begins at 8:00am; KSU 10:00am, after wreath laying. $25/single; $35/double pre-registration online. Lunch included. First 100 riders receive free ride T-shirt. Bike show & games by Blowout Biker Productions. NEW THIS YEAR: $3,000 in payouts! Call 832.647.6770 or visit website for more information.

European CycleSports Open House EuropeanCyclesports.com PlanoTour our completely remodeled 12,000 sq. ft. location (900 K Ae, Plano, 75074)! Now the largest European brand dealership in Texas. Manufacturer reps, vintage bike show, stunt show, best Café Racer contest, BBQ and other tasty treats, exclusively European custom bike competition, music, cash prices, trophies & more! Visit our website for more information or call 972.881.0774.

Rolling Thunder XXVI RollingThunderRun.com Washington, DC

Back the Badge Ride Facebook.com/events/1430243120601369 Houston

June 11-14 Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit SteelHorseSisterhood.com Loveland, CO

June 11-14 Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally ROTRally.com Austin

June 13-20 Laconia Motorcycle Week LaconiaMCWeek.com Laconia, NH

June 15 Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day RideToWork.orgJune 18-20 Arkansas State HOG Rally ARStateHOGRally.com Hot Spring, AR

June 18-20 Colorado State HOG Rally COStateHOGRally.com Gunnison, CO

June 27 Cruizin’ for a Cause

254.485.1767 StephenvilleHelp us raise money for cancer research and take a 100 mile ride thorugh the country. Event starts at Stephenville City Park. Registration opens at 9:00am; KSU 10:00am. $20/rider; $25/rider + passenger. FREE lunch for registrants, immediately following the ride. Non-registrants can purchase llunch for only $5. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and Erath County Relay for Life. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!August 1-8 70th Annual Sturgis Bike Week Sturgis.com Sturgis, SD While there, look for Thunder Roads Magazine “Big Pete”!

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Last year when Kenneth “Cap” Hutton, the founder and President of Bikers for Bikers, passed away, the group lost more than just their leader. They also lost their home. Stepping up to take the reigns as interim President was Phyllis Borroum, also known as Playmate. With concerns about what to do with

the Memorial Wall and wanting to keep the rally near Magnolia, Playmate and the other board members contacted several possibilities. In the end, none were suitable so the decision was made to move it to a new region.Playmate and her husband, Lloyd, also known as Taz, have a large cattle ranch near Kenedy. After several discussions, the decision was made to donate the use of about 13 acres of the ranch to Bikers for Bikers of Texas for as long as they needed it. Construction began with the electricity and a septic tank. Once these were in place, then came the covered dance floor. It was originally designed to be 30 ft. by 60 ft. but after the slab was poured, it just didn’t look big enough so it was expanded to 50 ft. by 60 ft. Next came construction of the restrooms, followed by office space.As work began on the new Biker’s Park, Playmate had her hands full taking care of the paperwork that was necessary to change over the incorporation and 501(c)(3) designation to the new organization, Bikers of Bikers of Texas, Inc. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, all donations to help fellow bikers, large and small, are tax deductible.Not quite ready for what would have been the October rally in Magnolia, the new Biker’s Park hosted a “Get to Know the Park Weekend”. They invited everyone to come out and see the progress that had been made and see what they might be able to do to help. Even though it wasn’t an official rally and there wasn’t going to be a poker run, field games, or trophies there was BBQ, a Fish Fry, music; and they raffled off two tickets to a private Bellamy Brothers concert. Congratulations to Lisa Bell McLean for winning those.While the park may not be totally finished in time for the rally April 17-19, they will be ready. The Memorial Wall has been erected and the names of the fallen bikers have been mounted. There is a tent area under the trees, an area for self-contained RVs, an area for the vendors, hot showers, and a section for the bike games. It has been referred to as the 25th/1st Rally since this is the twenty-fifth year for the rally but the first (of many) at this location. For more information, to download a registration form, or for directions, see the Bikers for Bikers of Texas, Inc. webpage at BikersForBikers.com. Bikers for Bikers is a non-profit organization to raise donations and administer emergency assistance to bikers.

Bikers for Bikers: The Legacy Continues



For those of you interested in motorcycle scavenger hunts, there is no better rally than the Heart of Texas (HOT) Rally. Coming up on April 23-25, Rallymaster James Stovall has

outdone himself again this year by adding a 54 hour option to the traditional 12 hour rally – you get two rallies in one! Scavenger hunt rallies typically have a preregistration period and HOT rally is no different. Preregistration is now open and ends on April 19.Rally packets will be sent out on April 11 to those participating in the 54 hour version and April 18 for the 12 hour rally participants. The rally begins with rider meetings the evenings of April 22 and April 24 for the 54 and 12 hour rallies respectively. Riding for the 54 hour rally begins at 6:00 a.m. on April 23 and 6:00 a.m. on the April 25 for the 12 hour rally. The meetings and start/finish for the rally will be at the Sunday House in Fredericksburg.For more specific information and to register, see the web page at TheHeartOfTexasRally.com or the Facebook page at Facebook.com/HeartofTexasRally. You can also contact James directly at [email protected], for those of you reading Thunder Roads Texas, James has authorized yours truly to give out two bonus locations before the rally packets are issued! Here is a good way to get a jump start on the competition, so start planning your route now!5GB. Robert Bruno's Steel House in Ransom Canyon; located at the intersection of East Canyon View Drive and Cottonwood Lane, south of the Candy Land house. N33° 31' 50.4" W101 40' 36.7". 3,000 Points. Daylight Only!1RT. Hill Country Apple Sculpture located in Medina on Texas Highway 16.N29° 47' 52.1" W99° 14' 59.0" 1,200 Points. The Apple Sculpture is one of the 7-Regions Big Bonus locations. There are bonus locations in each of the 7 different regions of Texas. Collect all 7 and earn an additional 18,500 points.Ride Safe and Good Luck!


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The Ultimate Biker Scavenger Hunt:The Heart of Texas Rally 2015

Why the Easter Bunny Brings Eggs10. Big tax write-off. 9. Who ever heard of Easter Bricks? 8. Consider all of the varieties: scrambled, over easy, hard boiled. 7. He gets a good deal from the local chickens. 6. Secret plan to eliminate human race by cholesterol overdose. 5. Pressure from the Egg Marketing Board. 4. Because if it brought bottle rockets it would be the Independence Bunny. 3. Would you want to hunt for waffles? 2. He thinks guys should get chicks at least once a year. 1. Because the Energizer rabbit got the good job.

If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how bad it is with representation. ~ The Farmer’s Almanac ~

Real Church Bloopers...• 8 new choir robes are currently needed,

due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

• The Senior Choir invites any member of

the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.

• Please join us as we show our support for Amy and Alan who are preparing for the girth of their first child.

• Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

A biker is stranded on a desert island, all alone for ten years. One day, he sees a speck on the horizon. He thinks to himself, “It’s not a ship.” The speck gets a little closer and he thinks, “It’s not a boat.” The speck gest even closer and he thinks, “It’s not a raft.”Then out of the surf comes this gorgeous blonde woman, wearing a wet suit and scuba gear. She comes up the biker and says, “How long has it been since you’ve had a cigarette?”“Ten years!” he says.” She reaches over, unzips a waterproof pocket on her left sleeve and pulls out a pack of fresh cigarettes. He takes one, lights it, takes a long drag and says, “Man, oh man! Is that good!”Then she asks, “How long has it been since you’ve had a drink of whiskey?”He replies, “Ten years!” She reaches over, unzips the waterproof pocket on the right sleeve, pulls out a flask and gives it to him. He takes a long swig and says, “Wow, that’s fantastic!”

Then she stats unzipping the long zipper that runs down the front of her wet suit and says to him, “And how long has it been since you’ve had some REAL fun?”The biker replies, “My God! Don’t tell me you have a motorcycle in there!!!”

What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin. ~ Mark Twain ~

Tax Fact:The Gettysburg address is 269 words, the Declaration of Independence is 1,337 words, and the Bible is only 773,000 words. However, the tax law has grown from 11,400 words in 1913 to 7 million words today.

A guy is riding along a country lane, when a sparrow flies up in front of him. The biker can’t do anything and hits the sparrow. As he looks in his review mirror, he sees the sparrow lying in the road. Being the kind of guy he is, he stops, picks up the sparrow, takes it home, and puts it in a cage, still in a coma. When the sparrow wakes up the following morning, he looks through the bars of the cage and says, “Shit! I must have killed the biker!”



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Accessories & Parts* Stitches 1308 Hwy 6 South Houston, TX 77077 281.558.8572

BandsWild Rabbit Salad Great Party Band! Houston Contact Bucky Goldberg Facebook.com/buckygoldberg Reverbnation.com/wildrabbitsalad

Bars & Restaurants* Dots Burgerz & Brewz 31623 FM 306 Spring, Branch, TX 78070 830.885.2377 DotsBurgers.com* Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop Bent Rim Grill 657 West Ranch Rd Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6629 www.friocanyonmotorcycleshop.com www.bentrimgrill.com *Garrett Road Ice House 14303 Garrett Rd Houston, TX 77077 281.456.0440 Facebook.com/pages/Garrett-Road-Ice-House/268480946517754* Pivo’s Ice House 1564 FM 1291 Fayetteville, TX 78940 979.732.2290 Find us on Facebook: Pivos-Ice-House*Drink Texas (formerly Road Hawgs Saloon) 31138 I-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 830.755.6449 www.roadhawgssaloon.com* Rolling Thunder Bar & Grill 6441 County Rd 2173 Fluvanna, TX 79517 325.573.HAWG (4294) http://rollingthunderbarandgrill.com/Home_

Page.php * West of the Brazos 23220 Hwy 36 Damon, TX 77430 979.742.3100 www.WestoftheBrazos.com

* Yankee’s Tavern 8703 Ada Oaks Ln Anderson, TX 77830 936.873.3314 www.yankeestavern.com


Biker Friendly These businesses are SERIOUS about serving the Texas Motorcycle Community. The list is set up in business categories. Regional and Metro information is included. An “ * ” means the location is a Thunder Roads Texas distribution point. Visit ThunderRoadsTexas.com to find a full listing of distribution points. Tell them you saw them in Thunder Road Texas! Want to be on this list - it’s only $149/YEAR; $125 for churches, bands, MC clubs/groups, and VFW/ALR Halls - visit our website or email [email protected] for information.


Biker Churches*Northeast Texas Bikers Church 749 E 16th Street Mt Pleasant, TX 75455 903.563.0948 NETXBC.com Church service on Thursdays @ 7pm Bible study on Sundays @ 5pm

Dealerships & Shops* Bill Allen Motorcycle Company 3607 S College Ave Bryan, TX 77801 979.822.4294 Facebook.com/BillAllen.Motorcycles* Cowboy’s Alamo City H-D 11005 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78233 800.397.7875 www.cowboysalamocityharley.com * Gulf Coast Trikes 1907 Lawrence Rd, Ste 200 Kemah, Texas 77565 832.864.2085 GulfCoastTrikes.com Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-3pm* Harley-Davidson of Waco 4201 S Jack Kultgen Expy Waco, TX 76711 254-753-0393 www.hdwaco.com * Javelina Harley-Davidson 29078 I-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 800-860-9696 www.javelinaharleydavidson.com Kent Motorsports 1575 IH-35 North New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-624-3000 www.kentmotorsports.com Facebook.com/Kent-Motorsports

Kent Powersports of Selma 15664 IH-35 North Selma, TX 78154 210-655-2625 www.kps-sa.com Facebook.com/KentPowersports* Legacy Harley-Davidson 12100 W Hwy 80 East Odessa, TX 79765 800.788.6921 www.legacyh-d.com * Longhorn Harley-Davidson 2830 West I-20 Grand Parairie, TX 75052 972.988.1903 www.longhornhd.com * Mancuso Harley Davidson - Crossroads 12710 Crossroads Park Dr Houston, TX 77065 281.970.9700 www.mancusocrossroads.com * Southern Metal Choppers 11116 Middle Fiskville Rd, Ste E Austin, TX 78753 512.833.5044 www.southernmetalchoppers.com * Woods Cycle Country 1933 I-35 East New Braunfels, TX 78130 830.606.9828 www.woodscyclecountry.com

Insurance & Attorneys* Farrar & Ball Law Firm; Law Tigers 1010 Lamar, Ste 1600 Houston, TX 77002 713.221.8300 www.lawtigers.com * Freeway Insurance 642 W Rhapsody, Ste A San Antonio, TX 78216 210.403.2216 www.FreewayInsurance.com

Lodging & CampgroundsDUBL-C Guest House (Vacation Rentals by Owner) Kerrville area: located on Hwy 39 between Ingram & Hunt; Stay 2 Nights, get 3rd FREE 866.427.8374 www.vrbo.com/385945 *Scoot On Inn Cabins & Camping, LLC 4397 South Highway 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.4442 Office/Home 512.517.5349 Cell-Tim

Motorcycle TowingCyclone Cycle Rescue 1100 Crane Dr Euless, 76039 76039 817.308.9086 www.MotorcycleTowingTX.com

Riding Gear & Leather Goods* Motorcycle Outpost, The 103 S College Westminster, TX 75409 972.838.8222 www.TheMotorcycleOutpost.com

Miscellaneous* American Legion Post 402 11457 US Highway 190 West Livingston, TX 77351 936.646.7411


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