Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - July '07

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORWe hope you all are enjoying a beautiful summer so far. What

a wonderful time of the year to spend with family & friends as you venture out on vacations, hang close to home for picnics & BBQ’s or just hitting the road for rides on the bike. The long sunny days & warm moonlit nights are perfect for making priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

On July 4th we celebrate our nation’s 231st birthday…Independence Day – a day that the red, white & blues show more than any other day of the year as people proudly fl y their fl ags, sport patriotic clothing & look to the skies for the sights & sounds of fi reworks celebrations. I

think it has a special meaning to all of us riders as well. The word “independence” means the quality or state of being independent; freedom from outside control. Even though we have the rules of the road to abide by, we all share a special freedom while we’re out on the bikes. Whether you’re a rider or a passenger, you know exactly what I’m talking about. We understand why dogs stick their heads out the windows while riding in cars to feel the wind in their faces like a bird in fl ight. It’s truly like no other feeling on earth. We share this freedom with fellow riders when we put our hand out or signal somehow as we pass each other on the road – it’s a sign of togetherness in freedom even though they’re going in opposite directions. I’ve heard from a lot of sport bike riders saying that Harley & Chopper people don’t bother to wave at them – Hey, we all share the road & should share the sign of freedom to all fellow riders on 2 or 3 wheels. I’m not sure of the truth to this but I try to put a hand out for all riders no matter what type of bike it is….hope you’re doing the same.

Even though Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic has been around for over 5 years now, this issue marks my 2nd full year as owner & editor of this region’s edition. The magazine has grown so much since I began back in June 2005, it’s been unbelievable. This is a true labor of love for me. A huge THANK YOU to all of my good friends that have inspired me to do this, the most incredible staff that I could ever ask for, the most supportive advertisers in the Mid-Atlantic, & the absolute best national Biker Magazine Network in the USA – Thunder Roads. A very special thanks to you, the riders & readers, for picking up our magazine at the shops, bars & restaurants out there or reading it online – You are the ones that really keep us rolling ever month of the year. We wouldn’t be here without you - My love to you ALL!

We wish you all good health, much happiness & love in your hearts & lots of wind in your faces! Be safe & we’ll see you on the road….

Happy Trails ~ Kelly ~

Kelly

CALENDAR OF EVENTS...............................................4

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.................................6

HOT SHOTS...................................................................16

TITTS (TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS)..............................34

THE JOKER’S WILD....................................................38

BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY................................42

ON EAGLES WINGS...................................................50

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS.....................................53

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 2007

Jun 29th - Jul 1st Shenandoah Valley Trike-in - Harrisonburg, VA We will be have Trikes coming from many other state as well as local riders. Trike & bike show, Trike and Bike games, people games, Vendors, Raffl e prizes, Door prizes, As well as FOOD and Fun for everyone. Open to public, Free admition, Rockingham County Fair Grounds in Harrisonburg Va. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Trikers. Contact Robert Croy (540)833-6087 or visit www.vabtw.org

JULY 2007

Jul 1st

Chix Custom Cycles “Bustin’ Out” & Anniversary Party - Virginia Beach, VA Being held at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 401 North Witchduck Road, Va Beach. Ride, Live Music & Bike Show. Special prizes for those who wear their original Chix Bustin’ Out T-shirt! Door prizes from Custom Chrome, V-Twin, Drag Specialties & Wimmer Intake Products. For more info call Chix @ (757) 363-BIKE (2453). Sponsored by Knuckleheads & Thunder Roads

Jul 4thIndependence Day – Happy 231st Birthday USA!

Jul 5th – 7thDelaware/Maryland State HOG Rally – Dover, DE Visit www.mddestatehogrally.com

Jul 7thCruz in Harrisonburg - Harrisonburg, VA Moose Lodge. 4550 Early Rd, Harrisonburg Va. 10:00 A.m. 5:00 P.m. No fee no prizes 50/50 drawing, raffl efood avable come socialize and meet old friends and make new one. Cars motorcycles and trucks all invited. All proceeds from this to go to Area 4 Special Olympics.

Jul 7thHarley- Davidson of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock and WMDT. Free concert features Crossroads Band from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

Jul 7thBUFFALO SOLDIERS, RICHMOND, VA4th Annual Motorcycle Cookout with our VETERANS Rain or shine. Saturday July 7th,2007 12-3 pm. VA Hospital 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VAjoin us at the Southside Plaza at 11:00 am to make a grand entrance into the VA Hospital.

Jul 7thBUFFALO SOLDIERS, RICHMOND,VA - Annual Dance Saturday July 7th 2007 10 pm - 2 am. at the Showplace, 3000 Mechanicsville Trnpk. donation $15.00. for more info contact President Chester Davis @ 804-683-3362

Jul 8thSecond Annual Motorcycle Ride for Special Olympics - Harrisonburg, VA Area 4 Harrisonburg Moose Lodge. Registration 8:00A.M. 9:45 A.M. Ride Leaves AT 10:00 A.M. Riding to area Moose Lodges at Timberville, Strasburg, Front Royal and Luray moose lodges. Returning to Harrisonburg Moose Lodge for door prizes 50/50 drawing cook out and raffl e $15.00 single $20.00 double up. All proceeds from both days go to Area 4 Special Olympics. Ride open too all licensed and insured riders. No drugs, no alcohol, no attitudes please Welcome to wear your colors and show your support for Special Olympics. More info, please call and leave a message 540-433-2118. We will return your call ASAP. Sponsored by Area Moose Lodges and ride committee Special Olympics Area 4.

Jul 8thPoker Run & Benefi t For Special Olympics - Chesapeake, VA $4 Breakfast at A.J.’s. $10 registration fee. $5 Addl Rider. 1st bike out 9:30 a.m., last bike out at 12 p.m. Begins at A.J. Gators, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd. Ends at Jokers Bar & Grill, 2917 S. Military Hwy. Live music by Night Hawk. Awards for the youngest & oldest rider. Free food at fi nish. Door prizes & 50/50. Cars welcome.

Jul 11th“Bike Night in the Burg” Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 6:30-8:30 @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Jul 12thAbsolut Cycle Worx Ride On In – Richmond, VARide on In, July 12th, 4-8 pm for fun, Band, Beverage and Food. 5016 Old Midlothian Tnpk, Richmond, VA

Jul 12th - 14th Freedom Fest Rally - Snowshoe, West VA The 7th Annual Freedom Fest Touring Rally is turning high gear this year with two days of the best road touring in the mid-Atlantic. Six great guided tours over two days plus pre-mapped tours for seeing the sites on your own. Come and feel what Freedom is like from the mountains to the valleys. Registration: $25 per person and includes guided tours, vendor area, entertainment venues, t-shirt, pin, bike show and souvenir mug. Contact Jason Scotchie 304-572-5879 or visit www.snowshoefreedomfest.com

Jul 13thFriday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Jul 14thRocker Originals/SuckerPunch Sally’s Welcome Party Yorktown, VA Rocker Originals is Virginia’s only dealer for SuckerPunch Sally’s Old School Choppers! Come out & join us for the “Welcome Party”. Food, Music, Fun, Door Prizes…Choppers, Bobbers & Hot Rods. Noon-5pm…

“Welcome Party” at Rocker Originals / 5pm-8pm…Join Rocker & SPS for a “Ride For A Reason” / 8pm-?...After Party at The Cactus. Rocker Originals is located @ 441 Grafton Drive in Yorktown, VA. Stop by or call us @ 757.898.RIDE.

July 15thVA Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Ride Portsmouth/Virginia Beach, VA Knuckleheads Roadhouse is sponsoring this fund raising event & all proceeds go to the Hokie Spirit Fund University Development (0336) Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (24061). Everyone welcome & wear your Tech Colors! Ride starts at Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd in Portsmouth (757) 397-5550. Registration from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.. The Police escorted ride leaves at 11:45 SHARP! $10 Donation per rider, $5 per passenger. Party & Fundraiser at 1:00 p.m. at Knuckleheads, 401 N. Witchduck Road, Va Beach (757) 644-6200. Fundraiser features: Live Auction, 50/50 Raffl e, Pig Roast, Bikini Bike Wash, Event T-shirts & more

Jul 16thHarley-Davidson of Ocean City ’s Fairweather Ride 10 a.m. If the weather is nice, blow off a Monday at work and go for our 4 to 5 hour ride. It’s the third Monday of the month April through Oct. All bikes are welcome. Visit www.hdoceancity.com

Jul 18th 16th Annual Ride To Work Day – EVERY CITY IN THE U.S.A Ride your motorcycle & demonstrate: The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians. Motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life. Motorcycles can reduce traffi c congestion in large cities. Motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.

Jul 18th – 22ndWest Virginia State HOG Rally – Canaan Valley Resort, West VA

Jul 19th - 22nd

Little Sturgis Rally & Races - Sturgis, KY15TH ANNIVERSARY Admission: $40 per person for the entire weekend. (Must be 18 to attend) Over 100 vendors including tattoo artists, pin stripers, LED liting, t’shirts, motorcycle dealers, motorcycle parts, jewelry, leather and accessories and more. Food vendors with all varieties of food for your dining enjoyment. Dirt Drag Races, Bike Show, Field Games, Pudding Wrestling, Raffl es, Poker Run, Live Bands. For more information, please visit our website as we fi nalize plans for the Little Sturgis Rally and Races for Charity’s 15th Anniversary. We know you’ll have a good time. (270) 333-9316 or visit www.littlesturgisrally.net

Jul 20th – 22ndCarlisle Summer Bike Fest - Carlisle PA Thousands of motorcycles, acres of vendors, a motorcycling paradise with 82 cares of two-wheeled entertainment. Motocross competition, motorcycle giveaways, beauty contest, seminars, stunt riders, dyno testing, burn-outs, a swap meet, celebrity guests, custom


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bike builder roundtable, and sponsor Midway. The Carlisle Summer Bike Fest: the bikes, the people, the excitement. For information visit the web site: www.carlisleevents.com or call us at (717) 243-7855. Sponsored by Carlisle Events. Contact: Mike Blake, Email: [email protected], Phone: (717) 243-7855.Website: www.carlisleevents.com

Jul 21st Thunder on the Mountain II - Hillsville, VA Thunder on the Mountain II located at Lake Ridge RV Resort, Hillsville, VA, with Vendors, Food, Motorcycle Rodeo, Bike Show, Benefi t Ride, Live Music by Back Kountry, and camping discounts. For more information www.vabikersassoc.org, or 276-728-2466 and 540-980-5687.

Jul 21st Miss Shenandoah Harley-Davidson - Staunton, VA Event held at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell. Miss Shenandoah Harley-Davidson will be crowned and we will host “Still Standing” (battle of the bands competition). All events are free and begin at approximately 11am. Please visit our website for a full listing of events, times, etc! If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in this bikini contest please contact Courtney at [email protected] or 540-213-7433.

Jul 21stRenegade Classics Annual Beach Party – Woodbridge, VA Adults are invited to the Annual Beach Party: Bikini Contest 2:00, Wet T-shirt Contest 3:30, Riding Contests 10:00, Second Wind Band 1-5. Saturday Hours – 9-7. For more info call (703) 499-9533 or www.nova.RCOSva.com

Jul 21stDown Rider Run - Martinsburg, WV Proceeds from this ride go to the Eastern Panhandle Down Rider Fund. www.epcabate.org

Jul 214th Annual Charity Run for the Kidney Disease Research - Norfolk, VA Sponsored by the Flaming Knights M/C. Northside Park Pavilion #5. $5 per rider, $5 per passenger, $1 Raffl e tickets. 09:00 a.m. – Registration for the ride begins 9 am @ D&D Cycles and Triumph, 1038 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk VA 23505. 12 pm - Charity ride begins @ D&D Cycles and ends at Northside Park Pavilion #5 in Norfolk, VA. 1 pm - Cookout, Fun & Music @ Northside Park Pavilion #5. Raffl e of event prizes. Games, horseshoes, volleyball etc.. Most represented Club Trophy. 8pm - Cookout Ends. No alcohol in the park please!. Proceeds will be donated to Kidney Research! Any questions contact Larry “Sailor” Gilbreath (757) 485-1878 or (757) 856-2029.

Jul 21stPUNCH RUN FOR THE TROOPS BENEFIT - Sat 21 Jul 2007. $15 Per Punch Card. Motorcycles, Groups in cars and car clubs WELCOME!! Registration begins at 0900 at Hampton Roads and Southside Harley-Davidson. Get 5% off in store apparel and merchandise with your punch card that day only. After registration, go to all WALMARTS listed on your punch card and get the card punched by the OTA rep at the WALMART

entrance. Each punch earns one ticket toward prizes. Final stop for all participants is Yorktown WALMART on RT 17 for CARE PACKAGE TROOP CELEBRATION. The U.S. Postal Service and OTA will have boxes and Care Package products for you to help put them together 12 – 3pm. Show your completed punch card for chance to win door prizes. All proceeds go to Administration of OTA Care Packages for Deployed Troops. After event social will be at Hoss’s Deli with SCOUNDREL 4-7 PM. The fl ier is on the website under NEWS ATwww.operationtroopaid.org.

Jul 26th - 29thMountainFest Motorcycle Rally - Morgantown, West VA Attractions Include: Vintage Motorcycle Show Cash Poker Run Jack Daniels Experience Adult Campground Vintage Grand Prix Race Parade of Bikes AND MORE...visit website regularly for updates. Sponsored by Triple S HD. www.wvmountainfest.com

Jul 27th - 28th3rd Annual Music of America Festival - Rockahock Campgrounds, VA Music inspired by America , Enjoyed around the World !Featuring, Big John Trumble’s “East Coast Opry Show” with Nashville Opry talent, Harper, Ron Moody & The Centaurs and our special guests, General Johnson & “The Chairmen of the Board”. Visit www.Rockahock.com for more info or call (804) 966-8362.

Jul 27th - 29thDAV/Silver Rose Benefi t Rally - Taneytown, MD Welcome all bikers and non-bikers to the DAV/Silver Rose Benefi t Ride/Rally. This 1st. annual 3 day event comes loaded with 5 live bands, Bike Venders, Food, Beer, Bike Games, Contest with Cash prizes, Burn out Contest, Biker Babe Models for your Bike Photos, Green Beret Paratroop team on Friday and Saturday, Swap Meet, Custom Bike Builders and More. Colors are welcome. Attitudes are not. $20.00 per person gets you all three days admission, with 100\% of all proceeds going to Disabled American Veterans and The Order of the Silver Rose Groups. www.battlefi eldmotorcycleclub.com for more information. Venders welcome to contact and join.

Jul 28th Bike Show for Danville Cancer Assoc - Danville, VA Thunder Roads Harley Davidson, 4960 Riverside Drive, Danville, Va 24541 Phone 434-822-2453

Jul 28thFamily Fun Day at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City benefi ting the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund. Games, contests, educational displays and discounts in the store. VisitNK”http://www.hdoceancity.com/” www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

Jul 29th10th Annual Vet Run - Virginia Beach, VARegistration 9a.m. - 11 a.m., leaving Bass Pro Shop parking lot at 11:30 a.m.. Reg fee $20 person/$15 Passenger. FREE T-Shirt with Pre-registration which ends July 17th. (Go to “Let’s Ride Page” for Pre-registration form). Parade to Veteran’s Hospital, Hampton, VA. Music, Food, Door Prizes, Trophies for largest club & largest organization. All proceeds of the event benefi t the

VA Hospital, Hampton, VA. For more info call (757) 425-6708 (Lodge) or (757) 515-0076 (Steve Polk)

AUGUST 2007

Aug 1st

“Bike Night in the Burg” Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 6:30-8:30 @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or [email protected]

Aug 3rdThunder Road Harley-Davidson Bike night at The Crossing @ The Carrington Pavilion – Danville, VAParadox will be performing in concert. Come and ride with us or meet us there. Concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Ride leaves Thunderroad HD at 6:00 p.m. Info. or tickets call 434-822-2453

Aug 4th4th Annual “Ride To Remember”, Alzheimer’s Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VA This event benefi ts the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Registration is at Cycle World, located at 4972 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach,VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $10 per bike and $5 additional passenger. Ride pins to First 150 riders and FREE picnic lunch to all participants. Open to all motorcycle riders, clubs, and chapters. Trophy for largest club/chapter and prizes for best hand, oldest/youngest rider, and farthest traveled. 50/50 raffl e. Visit www.ridetoremember.info for more details.

Aug 4thBike Night and Collectibles Jersey Benefi t Auction, Delmarva Shorebirds Special rates, seats and parking for motorcyclists at game with bike show and bike parade around the fi eld before the game. Players will wear special limited edition Harley- David son jersey’s that will be auctioned following the game for the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund. Special tickets sold in advance, auction open to everyone. For more information visit www.hdoceancity.com

Aug 5th 2nd Annual “TNT” Thunder Poker Run - Virginia Beach, VA Start & Finish at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 400 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA Registration Start Time: 0800. Registration Fee: $10.00. Event Start Time: 8 a.m. For more info contact: [email protected] . Join Knuckleheads Roadhouse on August 5th for the 2nd Annual “TNT Thunder” Poker Run, post Ride Party & Fundraiser from 8:00am till 7:00 pm featuring: Bike Show with Trophies for top two placers in each category, 50/50 drawing, live auction, Poker Run prizes for the best and worst hands, Giveaways at each stop and Music! Hosted by Knuckleheads Roadhouse, Hooters, and Fastlane Biker Gear. All Proceeds to Benefi t the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Aug 6th – 12th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Sturgis, SD Visit www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY CHRISTMAS IN JULY WREATHS ACROSS AMERICAWREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Several months ago my friend, Sam Tinsley, came to me and told me about “ Wreaths Across America”. He explained that it was a ceremony honoring veterans. Be-ing a Vietnam vet I very enthusiastically said yes! I then proceeded to fi nd out just what it was that I had gotten myself into. I went to the WAA website and discovered something far more amazing than I ever imagined. I found a man and his company that donated wreaths to be laid at the graves of Veterans all over the country. This is such a massive operation that I’m still in awe of this man. The man is Morrill Worcester and his company is the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine. From humble beginnings, Mr. Worcester built several success-ful businesses that are known all over the world. As a young man of twelve, young Morrill visited Washington, D.C. and Arlington National Cemetery. This visit made such an indelible impression on him that he never forgot that visit. When he had built his wreath business he de-cided to honor the veterans who had fallen in the service of their country. Morrill Worcester had a mission and that was to; Re-member, Honor, and Teach. Remember those who had fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the children the value of freedom. President Ronald Reagan said;” free-dom is never more than a generation away from extinc-tion. We didn’t pass it to our children in the blood stream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on to them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunsets telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free”. Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when Morrill and Karen Worcester donated 5000 wreaths to be laid at Arlington National Cemetery. Since that time wreaths are being laid at most of the state and national cemeter-ies in the country, and the number grows every year. As I said, this is a massive undertaking and my hat’s off to the Worcester Wreath Company. Please check out the touching video about this wonderful endeavor at www.wreathsacrossamerica.com. I have been honored by being chosen to be the director for Wreaths Across America here in Richmond, Virginia and on the 15th of December,2007, my friends and I will lay 2500 wreaths at the Richmond National Cemetery on Williamsburg Road. I will be assisted by a wide spectrum of people. You will see Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Vet’s of all ages and from many different wars. There will be churches, civic groups, active duty military personnel, motorcycle groups, and you may even see a few “ Hell’s Angels”. I welcome all who come to serve. There is no political or religious agenda. We will gather to honor veterans. Have you ever stopped to wonder where we would be if someone hadn’t died for us? The cemeteries are full of these people. They were from every walk of life. Some were white, some black, some.....you name it. They were from different faiths. There is only one common denomi-nator: they wore the uniform and of the armed forces of the United States of America and they deserve to be honored by every one of us.

Would you like to become involved in this wonderful tribute to our veterans? If so, please contact me. I welcome anyone who wants to pay tribute to these fallen heroes. The pay isn’t good, but I think you will come away with the satis-faction of knowing that you were a part of wonderful celebra-tion that you will remember the rest of your life. I pray the blessings of God upon you and yours, Reverend Rocky Angone Pointman International Ministries Richmond,VirginiaContact Reverend Rock by calling 804-745-3445/ 804-622-2801/ 804-748-8613. You may email me at [email protected].

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTENYOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN


On Thursday, May 24, 2007 I made my way west on Route 460 to Bedford, Virginia. My mission was to meet up with the Southern group of Rolling Thun-der on their way to Washington, D.C. My mind raced, I wasn’t sure what to ex-pect. I was told they were going to be at The D-Day Memorial at 2:45pm (1445 military time). How can they pinpoint the arrival time of that many motorcycles?

When I arrived at the D-Day Memorial I met a Bedford Police Offi cer who was there to coordinate the arrival by assisting in shutting down road intersec-tions as the Rolling Thunder Group exited off Route 460 and made their way to the Memorial. It wasn’t long before the Lead Team of Rolling Thunder arrived. A small group, I asked them what their job was in the order of things. I was told they traveled ahead of the group to make sure each stop was organized. For example, gas stops for over 700 motorcycles is not an easy thing and remem-ber they have a schedule to keep. The Lead Group would pump the gas and collect the money from each rider, rounded up to the next dollar, (no time to make change). The money is given to the fi nancial offi cers and he or she would tally the pumps and pay the station attendant.

They were a very pleasant group this Lead Team, we had some time to takes some photos and have a few laughs. We posed them with a Police Offi cer, just for fun and then they mounted their iron horses and were off. The police radio informed us that the major group would be arriving shortly. No need for the radio to say anymore…you could hear the thunder long before you could see them!

I was suddenly aware of a crowd of people standing behind me. They too had come to witness this amazing show of patriotism. As Rolling Thunder entered the Memorial two abreast, I noticed there was not the “parade” atmo-sphere. You could tell these men and women were on a mission. I was quickly reminded of a poem that was published in the Annual Rolling Thunder Maga-zine,( author, John Worsham) the line that came to mind is,” THE SOUND OF THUNDER, AS THEY START ON THEIR RUN; THIS RUN IS FOR BUSINESS, AND NEVER FOR FUN.” They had every detail organized, all the motorcycles were parked four abreast, inline along the back side of the memo-rial. As I walked along the line of bikes I read license plates. They came from as far away as Washington State, Cali-fornia and the list goes on and on. They walked about the Memorial and I heard comments on what a wonderful tribute this place was and how beautiful the State of Virginia was, how helpful the police had been.

I would like to end this article with this statement, THANK YOU, to all of our Veterans, God Bless our Troops, WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

Be safe, Beth

Run For The Wall - Rolling Thunder 2007


Shenandoah Shenandoah Harley-DavidsonHarley-Davidson Rallyin’ the Valley 3June 9 and 10, 2007 When you are planning for a ter-rifi c weekend, what do you want? Nice weather? Good food? Great music? Entertainment for the kids? Shopping? Hanging out with your fellow bikers while admiring beautiful Harleys? Assemble these together in the most picturesque location in Virginia and hey...you are partyin’ at the Shenandoah Harley-Davidson in Staunton for the Rallyin’ the Valley 3! It’s no surprise that fun-loving crowds fl ock from all over Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee to partake in the third annual event. The festival featured a bike show, 40 vendors, golden beverages, amuse-ment rides, DJ and magician. Joe Coffman, with Blue Ridge Peterbilt of Raphine, VA., brought out a 2008 Peterbilt rig with an awesome cus-tom HD paint scheme. Burning Bridges opened the concert Saturday night. The featured performer, Way-lon Shooter Jennings and his band performed songs from the “Put the O Back in Country and “Electric Rodeo” albums. His dedicated fans sang and danced to all the tunes. Obviously a crowd favorite, “Manifesto No. 1”, rocked the enthusiastic audience while they cheered him on. Fireworks and a gathering at the fi re pit was a relaxing way to unwind afterwards. Bob Ladd, store owner, and his skilled staff, ensured that everyone had a good time and enjoyed all they had to offer. A big two-day event takes plenty of planning. It was very evident they made sure every detail was perfect. This was a top-notch party, Bob! We will defi nitely be there for RV 4! Visit their website: www.shenandoahhd.com for more upcom-ing events.

~ Tigger & BZGal ~



For those of you who are running or plan to run an open type exhaust system, Drag Pipes, here’s a little tip --- The Evo style and 2 cam engines DO NOT like open pipes. You will loose low and medium range power. By adding a strap or a bolt to the end of the exhaust pipe, across the opening at the end of the pipe, you can diminish the loss of power. The best thing is to run an exhaust system with some type of muffl er or baffl e. By adding the strap or bolt across the exhaust pipe you interfere with the reversion in the exhaust. A small amount of reversion is useful for the extraction of the spent gases. However, too much reversion is not good. If the pipe is blocked too much, during the overlap period the returning pulse will overpower the outgoing pulse and will fl ow through the combustion chamber and out through the intake track causing “standoff,” a condition highly un-desirable for proper tuning. By controlling the reversion, you can control the “standoff.” Tuned pipes are just that -tuned to the engine with the proper exiting and returning pulses for maximum performance gained. The strap or bolt can be very helpful on a set of loud, open pipes. We talk with people every day who want the noise of an open pipe. If you are that person, then this will help.

By Lee ClemensDeparture Bike Works, Inc.5216 Hull StreetRichmond, VA 23224

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The 11th Annual Ride to The 11th Annual Ride to Benefit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Benefit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Charity RideCamp Charity Ride May 20th, 2007, Harrisonburg, VA

Sunday morning, riders gathered to chow down on pancakes and sausage breakfast donated by Applebee’s Restaurant to support the cause and get riders started for the AMA Sanctioned 100 mile ride. Riders mounted up at 10:00 after a brief riders meeting and headed east on the parade start lead by the Elkton Volunteer Fire Co. truck, and escort by Harrisonburg Police offi cers, Greg Deeds, Dennis Albertson and Sheriff Andy Muncy. The group of 70 riders made it’s way to the top of Swift Run Mountain pass and past the Skyline Drive into Green and Warren Counties back roads for the scenic ride. Riders made 2 scheduled rest/gas stops and completed the circle back to the Elkton Fireman’s Community Center for BBQ and fi xins donated and served by the Smokin Pig of 56 Wolfe St, Harrisonburg. As folks mingled and made new ac-quaintances, Mark Perry of Mountain Valley Riders drew tickets for door prizes donated from Advance Auto, Pe-tersons Car Wash, Lowe’s, and gift certifi cates from Blue Ridge Power Sports, Early’s Cycle Center, Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, and Valley Kawasaki. The mission of the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Fund is to assist young burn survivors from the region and their families in their adjustment to injury by providing a thera-peutic residential summer camp and other year-round activities that support their physical, psychological, and social needs. The staff, an all volunteer organization, was founded by Linda C. French and E. Tonas Kailil, physical therapists at the Baltimore Regional Burn Center. They Incorporated in 1992 and hold the annual camp at Camp Horizons near Harrisonburg, Va. The Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp, Inc is a non-profi t, charitable, tax-exempt corpora-tion that receives funding through donations. There is no charge to any of the campers that participate in the pro-grams. Since it’s origination, the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp has supported an ever-expanding outreach to burn units throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to offer their programs to the greatest possible number of young burn survivors and their families. To learn more visit their website at www.midatlanticburncamp.org . Mountain Valley Riders would like to thank all the partici-pants for their support and a safe successful ride - Jason Caffrey and staff at Applebee’s Restaurant for their dona-tion of the Pancake breakfast, Smokin-Pig BBQ, New Market Eagles for donating $500 to the Burn Camp, and Magic 95.5 Classic top 40 for the Community Service announcements. A special thanks goes to Ham’s Res-taurant for their contributions through this summer from Wednesday Bike Nights at both stores at 221 University Blvd., Harrisonburg and 5704 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg with 10% of Wednesday nights receipts going to the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please support the businesses that help support our com-munities. www.hamsrestaurants.com “Nothin But A Good Time”.

~ Garth Hines ~


Aug 10thFriday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Aug 11thHarley-Davidson of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features Lower Case Blues from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information.

Aug 12thRenegade Classics Bike Night at the Ball Field – Woodbridge, VA Renegade Classics, in conjunction with Potomac Nationals, presents Bike Night at the Ball Field. Ride in Bike Show {Cruiser, Sport, Custom} (registration 3:30 – 4:15), Bike Parade around the fi eld @ 5:30. Exclusive parking, group rate tickets on 1st baseline, fi reworks following the 6:05 game. For more info call (703) 499-9533 or www.nova.RCOSva.com

Aug 16th-18th 7th Annual America’s 9/11 Ride – From Somerset, PA to Arlington, VA ‘POLICE ESCORTED’. Join with the foundation on the 7th annual ride to all three crash sites and Honor the Heroes and Victims of September 11 2001. August 16th group rides from across America to Somerset, PA. Friday August 17, the ride begins @ 7:30am depart Somerset, PA heading to Pentagon in Arlington VA. Saturday August 18th, @7:30am departure the Pentagon heading to the site of the World Trade Center (NYC). Ride both days or just one. Don’t forget to buy your chance on the 2007 Chopper, ‘The Day After’. Proceeds go to college scholarship for First Responders Nation wide. For more Information please visit www.americas911foundation.org or www.americas911ride.org or call 877-771-0118.

Aug 17th - 19th3rd Annual “Hawgs, Hosses & Hinnies Festival - Rockahock Campgrounds, VA Great Fun & Entertainment all Weekend. Featuring, Molly Hatchett, Blackfoot, The Kentucky Headhunters & Much, Much More !!! Visit www.Rockahock.com for more info or call (804) 966-8362.

Aug 18th1st Annual Benefi t Run for the Genieve Shelter (Housing for Battered Women) - Suffolk, VA.Sponsored by the Suffolk Chapter Prospect Booze Fighters M/C. Starts at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 400 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Registration from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Breakfast available. $10.00 Registration Fee/$5.00 Rider. 50/50, $1.00 Raffl e Tickets, some prizes include Busch Garden Tickets, Leonard Skynard Concert Tickets, Leather Goods, $25-$50 Gift Cards and much, much more. Open to all motorcycle riders, clubs and cars welcomed. Ends at Randzz Pub, Highway 58, Suffolk, VA. Bike Show, Bike Rodeo, Tattoo Contest (all with Trophies), Vendors, 2 Live Bands, On-Site Piercing and Drink Special. For more information call 757-773-1829 or email [email protected].

Aug 20thHarley-Davidson of Ocean City ’s Fairweather Ride 10 a.m. If the weather is nice, blow off a Monday at work and go for our 4 to 5 hour ride. It’s the third Monday of the month April through Oct. All bikes are welcome. Visit www.hdoceancity.com.

Aug 25thWidows Sons Virginia Grand Chapter 2nd Annual Charity Run - Yorktown, VA Start & End @ Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson in Yorktown, VA. Rain or shone. Registration 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon (1st bike out 9 a.m. Last bike out at noon) Pre-Register by Aug 12th & the fi rst 200 receive a free t-shirt. Send to: Widows Sons, P.O. Box 1036, Yorktown, VA 23692 (Make checks payable to Widows Sons). Cost $15 includes meal & hand, $10 passenger (includes meal). Extra hands $5 each. Extra meals $10 each. Continental breakfast. Vendors, Raffl es, 50/50, Food, Music (TBA). Auction to be held at the end of the day with special guest Auctioneer. For more info contact LilMark @ (757) 812-5549. Email [email protected] . This is to benefi t the Boys & Girls Club, a portion of the proceeds to benefi t WSVA Widows and Orphans Fund.

Aug 25thValley Toy Rally - Mt. Crawford, VA Ride to benefi t UVA Children’s Hospital sponsored by Wal-Mart Distribution Center 7045 in Mt. Crawford VA. Starts at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Mt. Crawford VA. Ends Kluge Rehab. Center Charlottesville VA. Ride begins at 10am. Registration begins at 7am. All bikes are welcome for this great charity event! Fee: $20/Rider, $10/Passenger. Contact Todd Cribbs (540) 292-3918

Aug 26thRed Knights VA Chapter IV’s 5th Annual “Where’s the fi re?” Ride – Virginia Beach, VA This ride is to benefi t the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s Burn/Trauma Unit and the Virginia Beach Fallen Firefi ghter and EMS Memorial. Starts from Murphy’s Irish Pub, 30th Street and Pacifi c Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA. $12 rider and $8 passenger includes ride pin, breakfast, poker ride, door prizes and awards. Ends at GF Keagan’s Seafood and Steaks, 1550 Hilltop Road, Hilltop East Shopping Center, Virginia Beach with lunch specials and happy hour prices. Raffl es, awards, 50/50, etc. at 2:30pm. More info at http://www.bikerenews.com/Red_Knights_4.html or call President David Joyner at 757 816-1194.

SEPTEMBER 2007

Sept 1st - 2ndNat’l Fallen Biker Memorial Run - Cheltenham, MD 5th Annual Nat’l Fallen Biker Memorial Run Saturday, September 1 - 2, 2007 American Legion Youth Camp 9201 Surratts Rd Cheltenham, MD 11:00am - 12 Midnight Vendors, Food, custom bikes, music 50/50 raffl e Info: 301-893-2900 www.fi reupthundrout.com Bikers With Heart Foundation

Sept 5th“Bike Night in the Burg” Bike Show - Fredericksburg, VA 6:30-8:30 @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Sept 7th - 9thThunder in the Smoky’s Rally - Maggie Valley, NC Come join us for the 5th annual Fall Thunder in the Smoky’s Rally and ride the Great Smoky Mountains. We offer a free tour ride, variety of vendors, live music concerts, People’s Choice Bike Show with a $500 prize, the funniest Bike Games you’ve ever seen and so much more! Check out our website at www.HandlebarCorral.com for pics and more info!

Sept 8th2nd Annual “Bike Night in the Burg” BIKE OFF - Fredericksburg, VA Time TBA @ Big Daddy Leather 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Food Music, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and more!! For more info call 540-899-0048 or email [email protected]

Sept 8th1st Annual – Fall Bikers Bash - Virginia Beach, VAPresented by Motorcycles For The Cure & Poppa’s Pub. Rain or Shine. All Bike Welcome. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in tribute to Jeri Estenson of Poppa’s Pub. Poker Run Registration starts at 9am @ Poppas Pub 2105 Diamond Springs Road, Va Beach, VA www.poppas-pub.com. $20 Rider, $5 Fender Bunnies. Ride leaves around 10am, stops to be announced at regist., ride ends at Poppa’s Pub. Live Music, 50/50 Raffl e, Silent Auction, Raffl e, Door Prizes, Burnout competition & Bike show. Prize for Best Hand, Worst Hand, largest group & most traveled to attend. For further info contact “Roadblock” (757) 961-9787, [email protected] or www.M4TC.org

Sept 13th - 15thDelmarva Bike Week - Berlin, MD More than 120,000 people in one location enjoying free concerts, free bike parking, corperate show rigs, famous bike builders, hard-working bike builders, 170 MC related vendors, free thrill shows, contests, games, rides and all 4 miles from Ocean City, Md. Major supporters include Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, The Grand Hotel, Tri Supply & Equipment, Coors Light, The Beachcomber and DelmarvaNow.com, Micky Fins Restaurant and Bar, Teaser’s Dockside Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Seaford, Del. Contact Bruce Bennett(410)629-1560 or visit www.DelmarvaBikeWeek.com

Sept 14thFriday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Sept 15thFlaming Knights M/C Norfolk Chapter 5th Annual Trophy Party - Norfolk, VA 9pm - 2am, Elk Lodge # 38, 1231 Type Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502. $15 donation. BYOB, food available, 50/50 raffl e, Trophies, Cash. Host Hotel

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Best Western930 North Military Hwy, Norfolk. For more info contact Doc Savage (757) 589-8795, Big J (757) 435-0687, Jay Deuce (202 ) 409-5776, Dlegend (757) 535-3108, Kingfi sh (757) 270-1608, Jewel (757) 270-5718.

Sept 15thHartwood Volunteer Fire Dept. 2nd Annual Motorcycle Show and Open House - Fredericksburg, VA Ten classes and one best of show. $15 entry fee, The cut off will be at 1:00. It is a judged event and all of the proceeds go to the HVFD. There will be live music by “The Believers” lunch will be available. There will be a 50/50 raffl e, Door prizes, A some house simulator, K-9 demo and an Air care standby onsite. It will be September 15th 2007 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Raindate September 22nd 2007. Address 67 Hartwood Church Rd. Contact Charlie: (540)379-6533

Sept 21st & 22nd4th Annual “Fall Festival & Country Music Showdown” - Rockahock Campgrounds, VA Featuring Nashville’s Chart Climbing Group, “ Emerson Drive”, Country Music Legends, “Shenandoah”, Rockahock’s Favorite High Energy “Kick Ass” Country Music sensation “The Poverty Neck Hillbillies” & more !!!!!

Sept 23rdEPC ABATE Family Picnic - Falling Waters, WV www.epcabate.org

Sept 28th - 30th Third Tradition MC Fun Run Rendezvous - Seneca Rocks, West VA Fun Run Rendezvous in Seneca Rocks, W VA. Starts: 9/28/2007 Ends: 9/30/2007 An end of season, multi-club event centered around the campground at Yokum’s Vacationland, Seneca Rocks, WV Route 28, 1 mile north of Rt.33. 800.772.8342 Clean and Sober Fellowship, No Drugs, Alcohol or Bad Attitudes! Recovery Meetings, Music, Bonfi re Meeting Saturday Night, and SOG service Sunday morning. Yokum’s has a heated Pool and horseback riding. Each club or individual is responsible for their own food and lodging. Rooms, effi ciencies, cabins, and camping More Info: Send email or snail mail address to [email protected]. Bullet (TTMC): 804-305-7851 After 9PM JoJo (About 12): 410-451-0885

OCTOBER 2007

Oct 3rd – 7th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally – Myrtle Beach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

Oct 3rd - 6thCruise-In Harley- David son of Ocean City four days of classic and hot rod car shows partnered with Cruise-In Ocean City Car Show. Food, live music, trophy, cool cars. Early bird Oct. 3 from 3:30 to 6:30; Oct. 4-6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 5th - 7thDreamcatcher Rally 2007 - Aberdeen, MD Custom Motorcycle Rally ( www.dreamcatcherrally.com ) Over 200 Vendors (3) National Bands: Steppenwolfe 38 Special Foghat Best in Show Contest Helmet Contest Grunge Contest Fashion Show Custom Motorcycle Raffl e Childrens Games and Things to Do Portion of proceeds to be donated to “The Boys and Girls Club” Ripken Stadium -home of Hall of Fame Shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. Log on website for additional information and forms. www.dreamcatcherrally.com

Oct 6thHarley- David son of Ocean City Summer Concert Series sponsored by BIG Classic Rock, WMDT and the Worcester County Times. Free concert features The Daryl Davis Band from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hdoceancity.com for more information

Oct 6thCURE THE KIDS BENEFIT BASH – Smithfi eld, NC11 AM UNTIL 9 PM. Shadow Hawk Smithfi eld, NC., I 95 EXIT 93. Follow signs... 7 Miles East. 50/50 Raffl e, Live Band, Entertainment, $1.00 Hot Dogs, Giveaways, Kids Corner, Bike Show, Bike Wash, Bike Blessing, Pig Plate $6.00. Benefi ting PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION.

Oct 7thWings Wheels and Ducks - Stafford, VAThis event is one of the biggest in our area. Originally the Rappahanock Duck Race, draws in motorcycle groups, riders, and show bikes to the Stafford Airport on October 7, 2007. This all day celebration includes a bike show, airplane fl y-in, car show, and duck drawing worth up to a $1,000,000 dollars. There are also great prizes including a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and many other must-have prizes. I participated the last two years and found the event the best in the area. Great sponsors like Waugh Harley Davidson have already signed up and are giving away some great prizes to include a brand new Harley. The event is a great way to give to a good charity and have alot of fun. We have a spacious family atmosphere which welcomes riders. For more information, or if you would like to participate please call Carl at 540-654-5075

Oct 12th Friday Night Cruise In - Richmond, VAGangster Choppers, 216 east Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224 (804) 230-0123. 2nd Friday of every month.

Oct15thValley Thunder XV - Staunton, VA Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell is hosting Valley Thunder XV! Join us for bands, a bike show, and entertainment for the entire family. We will also have our 2008 Harley-Davidson and Buell bike premiere! Join us for the fun! Contact Courtney (540) 213-7433 or visit www.shenandoahhd.com

Oct 18th - 21st Biketoberfest® - Daytona Beach FL Annual Motorcycle Festival held in the beautiful Daytona

Beach area. Ride with us before the cold of winter sets in. Many, many great events countywide! Sponsored by Daytona Beach Area CVB. Contact: Janet Kersey, (866) 296-8970, Fax: (386) 255-5478. Email: [email protected]. www.Biketoberfest.org

Oct 26th - 28th5th Annual Virginia Fall Classic - Newport News, VAwww.VaFallClassic.org

NOVEMBERNov 3rdMid-Atlantic Toy Run - Fort Washington, MD 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Toy Run Saturday, November3, 2007 Harley Davidson of Washington (301-248-1200) 9401 Livingston Rd Ft. Wash, MD Registration: 10am - 12:30pm Ride Departure: 1pm Minimum Donation: $15.00 or gift Certifi cate/Toy of equal value Vendors, Food, bikes, cars, music, 50/50 raffl e Info: 301-893-2900 www.fi reupthundrout.com Sponsored by HD of Washington & Biker With Heart Foundation

Nov 4th Daylights Savings Time Ends – Fall Back - Set your clocks back 1 hour! Dang! Lose an hour of daylight riding time…

Nov 10th Vietnam Veterans of America’s 25th Anniversary Parade - in celebration of the dedication of “The Wall” on Saturday, November 10, 2007. If you were there in 1982, you know why you should be back for the 25th. If you weren’t there in ’82, then this is the one to attend, because it is being held by us, for us. Come feel the healing power of “The Wall” and show our fallen brothers and sisters the honor and respect they deserve. The Opening Ceremony - on the Mall 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. and will take place on the Mall at 3rd Street, between Jefferson and Madison Drives. The Parade - 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Immediately following the opening ceremony, the parade with thousands of participants, military vehicles, fl oats, veteran motorcyclists, and marching bands steps off. Along side the reviewing stand will be limited bleacher seating for those veterans and members of the general public who wish to view the parade. Washington Monument Grounds - 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. Parade participants and the general public can enjoy a variety of activities and street vendors. If you have a group, or as an individual are interested in joining the parade, then you must fi ll out an application form. Call toll free, 1-800-VVA-1316 x151 or for more info visit www.vva.org/25thEvent/event_info.htm.

Nov 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

DECEMBER

Dec 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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The 2007 Virginia State HOG Rally has come to a close, and as we sat around discussing the last 3 days that in the end felt like 30 minutes, we tried (“we” as in the rally committee) tried to fi nd that perfect way to summarize this rally. Somewhere, someone said “The Perfect Ride” you know we have all done it, your bike is purring like a kitten, the sky is blue and cool, the bugs are non-exis-tent, the road is smooth with wide sweeping turns and you are one with the bike, to the point that you actually ride out of your way to extend “The Perfect Ride” before you pull into the driveway and put her to bed. For us, those magical 3 days in June was just that - “The Perfect Ride” as we hope it was for you. We can’t express how it made us feel, to see over 2,200 of our H.O.G. Brothers and Sisters coming together as one for the common goal “Ride and have Fun” and in the immortal words of our Regional Manager, Arnie Beamen, “It’s obvious by the weather that God rides a Harley”…three days of perfect sunshine.Heartfelt thanks to all that attended. We hope you took one new idea, thought or address of a new friend home from this rally. I know for us we took home, that for three days in June, we rode “The Perfect Ride” with 2,218 new friends. YOU TRULY MADE OUR YEARWe hope to see you in Fredericksburg, June 19th-21st, 2008.


Jo Ann EmmonsJo Ann EmmonsMy name is Jo Ann Emmons and I have been riding for almost 9 years. Although I have always enjoyed the sound and sights of motorcycles, I never thought I would own one. After walking into Southside Harley Davidson, picking one out, having them deliver it to a storage unit and then looking at it each day for over a week I decided I might as well learn how to handle it. So, the fun began. Not only do I own one but I have managed to go from the 883 Harley Davidson Hugger, then the 1200 Sportster, Softail Deuce and now the proud owner of my Ultra Clas-sic. She is dressed for a prom! Most of my friends tell me that if there was a place that would chrome the tires I would probably have that done! There are many trophy’s that are displayed for her elegance. For the second year running holding 1st Place in Touring in the Diva Customs Bike Show. Just getting back from my solo trip to Day-tona Beach (13 hours straight) I have managed to put on 20,000 plus miles on my Ultra. With many more roads to travel I know my Ultra and I will meet a lot of new friends and see some beautiful sights! My experience through belonging to H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) has been both gratifying and fun! Starting out as a chapter mem-ber, holding almost every position on the board including current director, I have also had the wonderful pleasure of being Rally Coordinator for the 2nd time for the VA State HOG Rally. The opportunities have been fantastic just as my friendships currently are! Thank you for the opportu-nity to share my story with your magazine and to all those that read it. Ride Safe and Ride Often but most of all, have FUN!

Mark MulvaneyMark MulvaneyMy name is Mark Mulvaney, a retired Naval Aircrewman with 21 years of fantastic service retiring in 1995. I cur-rently work for a Real Estate Investment company in Nor-folk - that’s right…Suit by day and biker by night. Most of my riding life was spent on Honda’s. Honda 70, 350, 750-4 and Gold Wings. But in 2003, I got the bug for a Harley. I drug my wife and boys into Harley Dealers whenever the chance arose, and I think I overdid it because on my wife’s birthday in August 2004, she surprised me with my 2005 Ultra Classic (that’s a novel to itself). After we brought it home from Manassas, it wasn’t long until we were discussing customization. We have both always felt that Patriotism is an action, not a reaction and were really frustrated when the fl ags went up after 9-11 and came down very shortly afterward. So the decision was made to take Harley ( I know what a unique name) and make her a rolling tribute. I had met David Dye of Dye art custom airbrush and was very impressed with his work, I commissioned him for the artwork and so it started. I am very surprised I am still here - he should have shot or stabbed me several times during the process because believe it or not, we didn’t put anything on paper. He took my ideas from my head and replicated them. Well, as you can see, the rest is History. Oh by the way, Harley cur-rently has 39,100 miles on her so she doesn’t see much garage time. Thanks Kelly for the opportunity to be in such a class magazine and to all of you. “You only live once, don’t leave it covered in your garage” “God Bless America”

DIRECTORS COLLIDEDIRECTORS COLLIDE




The Fight For The Rights Of Motorcyclists Is About More Than Helmets

Every January when the Virginia General Assembly meets, motorcyclists around the state begin talking about the laws being considered that affect motorcyclists in Virginia. For many, that means the dreaded helmet statute. On this issue, motorcyclists are deeply divided. Many

fi rmly believe that they should have the right to choose for themselves whether or not to wear a helmet. Others fi rmly believe that it is an important law that needs to remain in effect. Many helmet law opponents view those who wish the law to stay in place as nannies that are violating their right to choose, while helmet law supporters look at the other side as reckless and irresponsible. However both sides share a common misconception that is shared by many members of the General Assembly and the public at large; and that is that the term motorcyclist’s rights is a euphemism for helmet reform. For that reason many motorcyclists do not become involved in legislative efforts to better motorcycling. For helmet reform supporters, they fail to get involved due to being discouraged over years of perceived failure. For helmet law supporters, their failure to become involved is due to their desire to see the law remain in place. Both sides are wrong. The fi ght for the rights of motorcyclists is about much more than helmets, and in Virginia, it is an ongoing fi ght that is that has seen some disappointments, but has also seen many victories that have benefi ted all motorcyclists in the commonwealth. Over the years, the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists, with the help of other motorcyclist’s rights organizations such as ABATE of Virginia, Virginia Freedom Riders and the Virginia Bikers Association, as well as with the help of numerous motorcycle clubs, organizations, and individual motorcyclists, have facilitated signifi cant changes to laws affecting motorcycling in Virginia. None of these changes have had a thing to do with helmets. Among these accomplishments are the following:

• Opening up the HOV lanes to motorcycles.

• Mandating the marking of steel plates which are used in roadway construction and constitute a danger to motorcyclists who are unaware of them until they fi nd themselves on a wet piece of steel

• Changing the statute governing motorcycle learners permits to make it comparable to that of automobile drivers.

• Gaining funding for the Virginia Rider Training Program

• The establishment of a motorcycle seat (currently held by Tom McGrath) on the Commonwealth Transportation Safety Board

• Assisted in the establishment of the Governors Motorcycle Advisory Counsel

• Eliminating the handlebar height restriction

• Promulgating Section 33.1-13.1 of the Code of Virginia which prohibits the imposition of any requirement of which restricts the access of motorcycles and motorcyclists to any highway, bridge, tunnel, or other transportation facility.

• Adding motorcycle awareness to the high school drivers education curriculum

• Successfully eliminating numerous proposed pieces of legislation which would have been detrimental to Virginia motorcyclists

These are but a few of the accomplishments in the Virginia motorcyclist’s rights front. Every motorcyclist in Virginia has benefi ted from these accomplishments regardless of their stance on helmets. However, none of these would have been possible without the help of individual riders who were willing to roll up their sleeves for the betterment of Virginia motorcycling. Unfortunately, there is much more work to be done (in fact, it never ends). Among the current issues of importance to Virginia motorcyclists are

• Increasing the penalties for people who kill or severely injure others as the result of a right of way violation

• Improving the laws governing tolls to eliminate inherent prejudices against motorcyclists

• Preventing legislation which would put burdens on motorcyclists but not the operators of automobiles (such as increased insurance requirements)

I would invite every motorcyclist, regardless of their individual view on helmet statutes, to become involved in protecting our chosen sport, activity, passion, or any other word you may use to describe your own two wheeled addiction. Now is the perfect time. This year all 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as all 40 seats in the Virginia Senate, are up for grabs. Support those candidates who have been supporters of Virginia motorcyclists and oppose those who have not. Spend a day pounding yard signs for candidates who share your views on the subject or become involved in a SMRO (State Motorcycle Right Organization). There are numerous ways to become involved, as there are numerous excuses not to. However, one excuse that does not fl y is that motorcyclist’s rights means helmet reform. In Virginia it has never been just about helmets and it never will be. It is about protecting our rights, and improving motorcycling for our enjoyment, and for the enjoyment of those down the road. As usual, if you have any questions or comments about anything that I have written, I would invite you to contact me at the Law Offi ces of Tom McGrath 1-800-321-8968.

Matt DanielsonLaw Offi ces of Tom McGrathVirginia Coalition of Motorcyclists


By Deana Borza

The Spring Open House on May 27th at Talon’s was great fun for everyone. The weather was hot and steamy but there was cold beer and lots of bikes and burn outs. The bands sounded great and the air condition was blasting inside the bar. The Dyna Trailer was present and was testing many bikes. The vendors there all said it was a success! There are plans for this open house to happen again next year. The bikes came out in full force. The bike show awesome ( Jason won best Rat bike).The following day was the 1st annual “Big Daddy” Mark stamper Memorial Poker Run. To benefi t McGuire Medical Center. That was my fi rst run and I got a full house and won $100.00 !!!

TALON’S SPORTS AND SPIRITS SPRING OPEN HOUSE – May 27th, 2007 & 1st ANNUAL “BIG DADDY” MARK STAMPER MEMORIAL POKER RUN-May 28th


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Rockahock CampgroundsRockahock Campgrounds June 1st & 2nd 2007

A great time was had by all! There was entertainment by T. Graham Brown, Darryl Singletary, and the Georgia Satellites along with sev-eral local bands. The bike show had lots of great looking bikes as well as events to enter for some friendly competition or just to watch for fun. What a great camp ground – Owner, Randy Caldwell, makes sure every-thing goes smooth and the campers are well taken care of. The weather couldn’t have been better with warm temps and no rain. If you missed the good times at Rockahock this time around, no worries - you have an-other chance August 17th & 18th with the Hogs Hosses & Hinies Round- Up. The entertainment scheduled for this upcoming event is Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, and The Kentucky Head-hunters. Don’t Miss this one - Hope to see you there!

~ Ed & Faye ~


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CONGRESS CONSIDERS MOTORCYCLE AWARE-NESS MONTH For many years the National Coalition of Motorcyclists has worked toward getting May offi cially designated by Congress as Motorcycle Awareness Month nationwide. Although virtually every state and major mu-nicipality now issues “Motorcycle Awareness” proclama-tions, no such Congressional proclamation has ever been passed to bring national awareness to motorcycle safety. During the mid-90’s the House of Representatives banned such resolutions primarily due to the costs incurred by the public to work hundreds of these special days, weeks and months through the legislative process. The federal government did offi cially recognize May 2004 as National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, thanks to the ef-forts of retiring U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a member of the NCOM Legislative Task Force whose Sen-ate Resolution 168 was passed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate, but this did not provide a permanent so-lution. Now, Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas has introduced House Resolution 339, a non-binding “sense of Congress” measure that supports the goals of a “Mo-torcycle Safety Awareness Month” in perpetuity. Though barred from setting aside periods on the calendar for a specifi c purpose or cause, HRES 339 “supports the goals of a motorcycle safety awareness month” without offi cially designating such a month. Your help is needed to get the measure enacted. Please contact your Congressio-nal representatives and request that they support House Resolution 339, and make our federal legislators aware of motorcyclists’ overwhelming support for this effort.

COLORADO ENACTS HELMET LAW FOR YOUNG RIDERS While 30 states currently allow most adults the freedom to choose when and where to wear a helmet, only three of those states have no helmet requirement for any rider; Colorado, Iowa and Illinois. Colorado has not had a helmet restriction since 1977, but now Colorado ‘s legislature has passed House Bill 1117 to require helmets for any rider under 18. The Kiddie Helmet Law was signed by Governor Bill Ritter on June 1, and the new law will go into effect on July 1, 2007. This bill targets minors only, and adults 18 and older will still have freedom of choice. HB 1117 creates penalties of $25 to $110 for riders or pas-sengers under 18 who fail to wear a motorcycle helmet, of which $10 would go to the Colorado traumatic brain injury trust fund. “HB 1117 ‘fi xes’ little-to-nothing,” said Terry Howard, State Coordinator of ABATE of Colorado , “it is a solution in search of a problem.”

HELMET-FREE FOR A FEE Following on the heals of Governor Jennifer Granholm’s veto of a helmet law repeal bill passed by the Michigan legislature last year, a new piece of legislation has been introduced that puts a price

on freedom by allowing riders to opt out of the state’s helmet requirement by paying a fee. House Bill 4749 was recently introduced by State Rep. Barbarah Farrah (D-Southgate), and sponsored by no fewer than 60 represen-tatives, that would allow motorcyclists the opportunity to buy their freedom for $100 per year or $200 for a three-year no-helmet permit. Supporters argue that the measure could ring up more than $25 million for the cash strapped state. Motorcyclists could circumvent the mandatory helmet law, under the new bill, if they are 21 or older, have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years, complete a motorcycle safety course, have insur-ance or security of $20,000 for fi rst-party medical benefi ts in the event of an accident, and purchase an endorsement for their license plate and license. ABATE of Michigan, a group that has sought to have the 38-year-old mandatory helmet law repealed, has even claimed that the helmet law costs the state about $1.2 billion a year in tourism be-cause cyclists go elsewhere to ride helmet-free. Michigan is the only Great Lakes state with a helmet law, said Jim Rhoades, legislative director for ABATE, and out-of-state riders won’t visit because of the state’s current universal helmet mandate. “This helmet bill would be the strictest law that would allow adult choice,” Rhoades said.

TENNESSEE ENACTS R-O-W LEGISLATION “I am proud to announce that HB1335 (Right of Way Violations) passed the Tennessee House today by a margin of 93-3,” exclaimed a jubilant Mike Hays, legislative director for CMT/ABATE, Inc. The bill will go to the Governor after the Senate signs off on a minor amendment, and State Rep. Rob Briley who sponsored the House bill will ask the Governor to schedule a ceremonial bill signing event at his earliest convenience. Senator Tim Burchett spon-sored the companion Senate bill, SB794. ”It will be up to the motorcyclists of Tennessee to educate those who will enforce and prosecute under this new law,” added Hays. “Talking with your local police, prosecutors and judges is the best way to make sure the authorities use the new law where applicable.” Meanwhile, the Tennessee General As-sembly is wrapping up for the year and HB1283/SB1511, Tennessee ’s helmet law modifi cation bills, will be rolled into the 2008 legislative session. The helmet law repealer has passed the Senate and has passed the House Trans-portation Committee. ”When we launched the House bill, Dr. Joey Hensley, representative from Hohenwald, TN, lifetime rider and CMT/ABATE member was the prime sponsor,” explained Hays. “ But Dr. Hensley decided that there was entirely too much emphasis on the helmet and no attention paid to reducing the crashes, so he withdrew as the prime sponsor and long time supporter Represen-tative Curry Todd of Collierville took the lead.” Dr. Hensley has challenged the medical community to join with the

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motorcycling community to address issues that will lead to safer riding. Pointing out that Tennessee ’s fatality and injury rates are consistently higher than most of the 30 states that allow responsible adults the option of wearing a helmet, Rep. Todd said, “I stand strong on the rights of adults to have freedom of choice. Helmets are sold in the apparel department of dealerships, not the safety depart-ment. There is ample evidence to show that as states have repealed helmet laws, injury and fatality rates have declined. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Tennessee Legislature and the freedom loving motor-cyclists of Tennessee to allow responsible adults the right to choose their riding apparel.”

DENVER TELLS BIKERS TO PIPE DOWN The Denver City Council has passed an ordinance aimed at muf-fl ing motorcycles that have been modifi ed to make them louder, over thundering opposition from local bikers and motorcycle businesses. City Councilman Rick Garcia said he sponsored Council Bill 242 in response to mounting complaints from residents about thunderous hogs roll-ing through his northwest Denver districts at all hours. But bikers call the new law discriminatory. The municipal ordinance, which passed 8-2, is the toughest noise law in the nation and will allow offi cers to ticket motorcyclists if a bike made after 1982 has a muffl er lacking a manda-tory factory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency noise certifi cation stamp certifying that the exhaust system is in compliance, instead of testing the decibel level with a noise meter as previously required. That means police will be able to pull over motorcycles they consider too loud, citing riders whose muffl er isn’t EPA-certifi ed, though noisy cars and trucks are still subject only to a sound-me-ter test, which motorcyclists say is more fair because it’s more objective. Peter Boyles, a talk-radio host and avid biker whose show recently focused on the new ordinance, said police were “going to be able to pick and choose who they want to grab.” Once ticketed, bikers will have two weeks to show a judge they fi xed the problem to avoid a $500 initial fi ne. Garcia said out-of-towners could vow to never ride bikes with modifi ed exhausts through the city again. Some motorcycle shop owners warned they could be put out of business, and Garcia’s offi ce was deluged with calls from across the country. Wayne “Lumpy” Orda-kowski, who owns a motorcycle shop in southern Denver , said that dealers usually installed EPA-certifi ed muffl ers and most after-market shops didn’t stock them. The law jeopardizes small operators like him, he said. And the city should target bikers who make noise, not punish everyone who rides, he added. As motorcycles soar in popularity, so do laws that restrict their sound levels. The city of Albu-querque , N.M. enacted a similar noise ordinance in 2002, but an uproar from the riding community convinced the city to switch to sound-meter testing.

TEXAS GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO TRAFFIC SENSORS During a discussion at the recent NCOM Convention re-garding the spate of states enacting laws that allow riders to proceed through red lights that fail to cycle, Sputnik of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-II) and member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legisla-tive Task Force (NCOM-LTF) told the audience that “In Texas we decided that instead of giving bikers a legal way to proceed through a non-functioning traffi c light, we’d require the state to make ‘em work correctly.” True to his word, HB 1279; “relating to the requirement that a detector for certain traffi c-actuated electric traffi c-control devices register the presence of a motorcycle,” was passed and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on May 25, 2007.

WEIRD NEWS: TERROR SCARE ENTRAPS MOTOR-CYCLISTS Six motorcyclists, including fi ve students, were on a fun ride after dinner in Calcutta , India , when they were hauled off to the police station and interrogated overnight as suspected terrorists. Their crime: stopping their motorcycles in front of the American Center as one of them received a call on his cellphone. The sight of the six, on three motorcycles, was enough for the cops manning the “high-security” address to suspect them to be terror-ists. Fearing an attack -- with memories of the January 2002 strike at the site and other recent terror bombings fresh in their minds -- the guards called a police patrol team that rushed to the spot. It took a whole night’s grilling for the police to realize that the six were anything but ter-rorists, and they were released the next morning. Upendra Mishra, a second-year MBA student, said that he and his friends were on their way back home after dinner at Mc-Donald’s, and were in front of the American Center around 10.15pm when Sandip Arora, also doing his MBA, got a call on his cellphone. “Sandip stopped his bike and took the call. We, too, stopped. Suddenly, a police team rushed to the spot and we were taken to Shakespeare Sarani police station. We told the offi cers that we were students, but they would not listen to us,” Upendra added. Deputy commissioner (south) Ajoy Kumar said: “They were talking over cellphones in front of the American Center . It was very suspicious. As a precautionary measure, they were all examined.” An offi cer of the police station added: “We thought they had planted bombs nearby and were talking on the phone to trigger a blast, just as what happened in Hyderabad .”

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “If we desire respect for the law, we must fi rst make the law respectable.” -U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis (1856–1941)



Wings and Wheels Suffolk, VA June 2nd, 2007

This corre-spondent not only loves motorcycles and cars, but I love to Fly!! Not on a commercial airlines, but the little planes. I love the feeling of looking down and seeing the world in minia-ture, the feeling one gets when the plane drops suddenly and your stomach is somewhere up in the clouds!On June 2,

2007, I got the opportunity to cover the Wings and Wheels event at the Suffolk Executive Airport, in Suffolk Virginia. It was wonderful! Planes, hot rods, antique and classic cars, helicopters, motorcycles…what more could you ask for! Check them out Next year, June 14 and 15th, 2008.Yes, I went up in a plane, compliments of Skydive Suf-folk! No, I didn’t jump…but next year, I think I will! Check them out at www.skydivesuffolk.com.

~ Beth Albert ~


OUTLANDER’S Boot Scootin’ Boogie Biker Party Luray, VA June 9th, 2007

10,000 bikers rolled into the beautiful Shenandoah Valley to attend Outlanders Boot Scootin’ Boogie Biker Party in Luray on June 9th. Outlanders is “The Destination Store” and this year they took a step back in time to the Old West. International champion gunspinners, trick rop-ers and high kicking can-can girls awed the crowd. Everyone enjoyed the music in the moun-tains by “Rhythm Pigs” and Nashville’s “Rain”. Outlanders sure made you feel like family and the view they offer made the ride to the event worth it. Cash prizes were given to the bike show winners and the event shirts sold out the fi rst hour. This is the 3rd “Party of the Year” for Outlanders and each year they host a different theme. Last year was a Bahama Party. Wonder where they will take us next year??? “Sometime the Road Less Traveled is the Road we Want to Travel” RIDE SURE--RIDE FREE.




Have you ever come across a cool shop, bar, restaurant or interesting place while riding, that you’d like more people to know about? Well, each month we feature places such as these that have been found by our readers so that others can go check out these gems of the road for themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace neat that you’ve found… email us at [email protected] & we’ll be there!


MURPHY’S LAW II BILLIARDS & SPORTS PUBMURPHY’S LAW II BILLIARDS & SPORTS PUB

Murphy’s Law II Billiards & Sports Pub, located in the Deer Run Village Shopping Center off of Hull Street in Midlothian, VA., has something to offer everyone!They offer a family friendly menu full of appetizers, subs, sandwiches, burg-ers, entrees, desserts and children’s selections. There’s also top of the line

pool tables, darts, poker and a wide variety of entertain-ment. If sports is what you’re looking for, you can view most events on the numerous big screens and plasma T.V.s. If you’d just like to relax and enjoy the outdoors, Murphy’s can accommodate your needs with spacious patios that are covered for your enjoyment. In November of 2005, Murphy’s Law II came onto the scene with owners Jennifer Hicks, Ron Judy and Liz Judy. It was formerly known as Kitty O’Sheas and before that, Silverado’s Steak House. Transformations soon

started to take place with a patio bar, dining/dart room and an entire room devoted to a billiards. The billiards room includes ten 9 foot Brunswick tables and a fully equipped bar. Murphy’s Law II also teams up with local organizations on fundraising events for the Children’s Hospital, sponsor-ships of softball teams and tournaments, special sporting events and many other charities in need. So, if you’re in the area, come check out Murphy’s Law II at 13995 Raised Antler Circle, Midlothian, VA. or at www.visitmurphyslaw.com – You’re sure to enjoy the food, service, and most of all the atmosphere!

~ DeAna Borza ~


Seaford Racing

Harley-Davidson of Seaford race team went to Atlanta Georgia Memorial day weekend for the Southern Nation-als. Ronnie Fensick qualifi ed #3 out of 24 bikes in the Destroyer class. Ronnie went to the fi nals before losing to L.E. Tonglett who has won four of the fi ve nationals by a few hundreds of a second. Ronnie is currently 3rd in national points and only 5 points out of second.In the Super Gas class he qualifi ed #2 out of 36 bikes. Ronnie lost in a good drag race in the second round to Doc Goodwin. Ronnie is currently 7th in national points.Bob Malloy in the Top Fuel class qualifi ed 12th out of 19 bikes. In the qualifying rounds he destroyed the motor and could run on Sunday. This leaves Bob in 8th in national points. The next race is in Norwalk Ohio and we will have all three bikes in competition at that race.


Bike Rally for the Special Olympics Bike Rally for the Special Olympics Virginia Summer GamesVirginia Summer Games Richmond, VA

June 9th, 2007

The Chesterfi eld County Parks and Recreation Depart-ment along with the Chesterfi eld County Sheriff’s Offi ce and Chesterfi eld County Police Department sponsored the 3rd Annual Biker Rally on Saturday, June 9 at the Chesterfi eld County Fairgrounds. The biker rally is geared towards raising funds and awareness for the Special Olympics program with all the proceeds benefi t-ing the athletes involved. This year, the one-day biker rally attracted 300 bikers and helped raise over $3500 for Special Olympics Virginia.As the bikers entered the University of Richmond cam-pus, all the Special Olympics athletes and volunteers lined the road to show their enthusiasm and support for everyone that participated in this event!There were over 95 door prizes given away including the following items: autographs from NASCAR stars, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin, an autographed picture from Orange County Choppers, restaurant gift certifi cates, local Harley Davidson merchandise, Chick-fi l-A coupons, and free drinks from the Pepsi Bottling Group. A special thank you goes to the Chesterfi eld County Police Department for providing a wonderful escort during the whole parade route and to “ALIBI” for providing the musical entertainment during lunch after the ride.If you would like information about next year’s ride, please contact Mark Pinney with Chesterfi eld County Parks and Recreation Department at 804-748-1992 or at pinneym@chesterfi eld.gov.

Be safe ~ Beth


Thunder on the Mountain II Thunder on the Mountain II The roar of thunder will soon be heard again in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Virginia Bikers Association sponsored its fi rst annual Thunder on the Mountain motorcycle rally on July 29, 2006. The day began with overcast skies & the threat of rains. Except for a few sprinkles, the day was a huge success with a larger-than-expected crowd at the fi rst VABA rally. Many events were on tap for the day including a Texas Hold-‘Em-Style Poker Run, motorcycle rodeo, American Red Cross blood drive, and knock-out music by Back Kountry Band. They rocked our venue at Lake Ridge RV Resort in Hillsville, VA. Special guest speakers were Tom McGrath of the Law Offi ces of Tom McGrath in Richmond, VA, and Delegate Ward Arm-strong. Both are strong supporters of motorcycle rights. Many door prizes were given away which were provided by local and regional merchants. Thunder on the Moun-tain was a great success due to all of our sponsors. Spon-sors included VABA (Virginia Bikers Association), Lake Ridge RV Resort, Bill Greever’s Direct Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep in Wytheville, VA, and the Harley-Davidson Shop of

Wytheville, VA. VABA also thanked Jim Cannon and Matt Danielson with Virginia Coalition of Motorcycles and the Law Offi ces of Tom McGrath for their continuing support. Thunder on the Mountain II will again be held at Lake Ridge RV Resort on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Cabin rentals and camping are available at a discount rate when callers specify they are attending Thunder on the Moun-tain II. This weekend is designated as “Harley Weekend” at the camping resort. Call (276)766-3703 for reserva-tions. Thunder on the Mountain II will be bigger and better with the addition of a bike show with several cat-egories. Also, due to the overwhelming success of Back Kountry Band, they will begin playing one hour earlier than last year from 5-10 p.m. Before the bikers leave on Sunday morning, an informal church service will be held after breakfast is served. For more information on Thunder on the Mountain II, please call VABA Director Wes Hurst @ (276)728-1201 or (276)728-2466 or VABA Assistant Director Don Farris @ (540)980-5687. You may also visit the VABA web site for more information at http://www.vabikersassoc.org

THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 38The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s Wild

The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s WildA wife arrived home after a long shopping trip, and was horrifi ed to fi nd her husband in bed with a young, lovely tender thing. Just as she was about to storm out of the house, her husband stopped her with these words: “Before you leave, I want you to hear how this all came about. Driving home, I saw this young girl, looking poor and tired, I offered her a ride. She was hungry, so I brought her home and fed her some of the roast you had forgotten about in the refrigerator. Her shoes were worn out so I gave her a pair of your shoes you didn’t wear because they were out of style. She was cold so I gave her that new birthday sweater you never wore even once because the color didn’t suit you. Her slacks were worn out so I gave her a pair of yours that you don’t fi t into anymore. Then as she was about to leave the house, she paused and asked, ‘Is there anything else that your wife doesn’t use anymore?’ “And well, so, here we are!”

Medical Distinctions:We’ve all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the defi nition for each is listed below...GUTS: is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask: “Are you still cleaning, or are you fl ying some-where?”BALLS: is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slap-ping your wife on the butt and having the balls to say: “You’re next.” I hope this clears up any confusion on the defi nitions.Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome, since both ultimately result in death.

Two nuns are ordered to paint a room in the convent, and the last instruction of the Mother Superior is that they must not get even one drop of paint on their habits. After conferring about this for a while, the two nuns decide to lock the door of the room, strip off their habits, and paint in the nude. In the middle of the project, there comes a knock at the door. “Who is it?” calls one of the nuns. “Blind man,” replies a voice from the other side of the door. The two nuns look at each other and shrug and deciding that no harm can come from letting a blind man into the room, they open the door. “Nice boobs...,” says the man, “...where do you want the blinds?”

Mark, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really ticked off at him. She told him, “Tomorrow morning, I expect to fi nd a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds, AND IT BETTER BE THERE.” The next morning, Mark got up really early before work. When his wife woke up a couple of hours later, she looked out the window, and sure enough, there was a small gift-wrapped box sitting in the middle of the driveway. Confused, the wife put on her robe, ran out to the driveway, and took the box into the house. She opened it, and found a brand new bathroom scale. Mark is not yet well enough to have visitors.

A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus. Shenoticed the man opposite her was smiling at her. Sheimmediately moved to another seat. This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again. The man seemed more amused. When on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing, she complained to the driver and he had the man arrested for harassment. The case came up in court. The judge asked the man (about 20 years old) what he had to say for himself. The man replied, “Well your Honor, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn’t help but notice her condition. She sat down under a sign that said, ‘The Double Mint Twins are Comin’ and I grinned. Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, ‘Logan’s Liniment will reduce the swelling’ and I had to smile. “Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said, ‘William’s Big Stick Did the Trick’, and I could hardly contain myself. BUT, your Honor, when she moved the fourth time and sat under a sign that said, ‘Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident’... I just lost it!”

A West Texas Cowboy’s wife came home just in time to fi nd her husband in bed with another woman. With super-human strength, borne of fury, and cutting calves, she dragged him down the stairs, out the back door, and into the tool shed out back of the barn. She put his tally-whacker in a vice and then secured it tightly and removed the handle. Next she picked up an old carpenter’s saw. The banged up Cowboy was terrifi ed, and hollered, “Stop! Stop! You’re not gonna cut it off with that rusty damn saw, are you?” The wife, with a gleam of revenge in her eye, put the saw in her husband’s hand and said, “Nope. I’m gonna set this old shed on fi re, then go to town for a ice-cold beer. You do whatever you want, slick. “

A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose, still heavily sedated from a diffi cult four hour, surgical procedure. A young student nurse appears to give him a partial sponge bath. Nurse”, he mumbles, from behind the mask. “Are my testicles black?” Embarrassed, the young nurse replies “I don’t know, sir. I’m only here to wash your upper body and feet.” He struggles to ask again, “Nurse, are my testicles black?” Concerned that he may elevate his vitals from worry about his testicles, she overcomes her embarrassment and sheepishly pulls back the covers. She raises his gown, holds his penis in one handand his testicles in the other, lifting and moving them around. Then, she takes a close look and says, “There’s nothing wrong with them, sir !!” The man pulls off his oxygen mask, smiles at her and says very slowly, “Thank you very much. That was wonderful, but listen very, very closely......A r e - m y - t e s t - r e s u l t s - b a c k ?”

THUNDER ROADS WILL BE IN STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA NEXT MONTH.......... Stop By & Tell Us A Great Joke! :)

REMEMBER.............WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE ------ BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. Amen



12th Annual South Central 12th Annual South Central Bike FairBike Fair Chase City, VA Chase City, VA June 8th & 9th, 2007

Welcome to the South Central Virginia Bike Fair. This event began in 1994 as a vision of three local bikers. They felt there was a desire for an event to be held locally in southside Vir-ginia. The group approached the Chase City Virginia Volunteer Fire Dept. with their idea which was supported with great enthu-siasm. Both groups set forth to create a memorable event for all motorcyclists. The fi rst South Central Bike Fair was held in the summer of 1995 at the South Central Fair Grounds, hence the name. The Bike Fair has since grown into a successful annual event now held at the local Fire Training Grounds. Local mer-chants and citizens have been very supportive and look forward to the event each June. This event and its proceeds continue to benefi t the Chase City Volunteer Fire Department. It has become one of the department’s largest annual fundraisers. With it’s growth, the organization has added new vendors and activities each year. There is now FREE camping avail-able Friday and Saturday night as well as a CRUZ-IN Friday night at the Chase City VFD training grounds with live music. The Bike Fair includes live music, new rodeo games, burn-out pit, tattooists, and much more. More entertainment is sought after every year in order to keep the event alive and growing to its fullest potential. As you can see, we had a great time again this year. We hope to see you make the ride to join us out here in June 2008. Ride safe!!!



It’s important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road!

Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of establishments throughout the Mid-Atlantic

states that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count

on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of the advertisers in this issue can be found, in bold, throughout this listing – they are here for you, making a special showing to give you the fi nest in everything

that they have to offer. Most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads is greatly appreciative of our

advertiser’s continuous support each month - they are the sole fi nancial supporters of this magazine – WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please

give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads

family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (757) 831-2264 or email thunderroadskelly@yahoo.

com. We are the # 1 Free Biker Publication in the Mid-Atlantic giving you our best. “Where There’s Bikes….There’s Going To Be Thunder….THUNDER ROADS”

DEALER SERVICES

Maryland

All American Harley-Davidson8126 Leonardtown Rd.Hughesville, MD 20637

(888) 833-2REVwww.allamericanh-d.com

Harley Davidson of Washington9407 Livingston Rd.Ft. Washington, MD

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Williamsport10210 Governor Lane Blvd - Suite 2004

Williamsport, MD 21795(301) 223-1800 or (301) 416-3900

Harley-Davidson of Maryland Inc7010 Troy Hill DriveElkridge, MD 21075

(410) 796-1044www.harleydavidsonofmaryland.com

Haus of Trikes12636 Sunset Ave. Unit F5

Ocean City, MD (410) 213-2421

www.hausoftrikes.com

North Carolina

Curly’s Harley-Davidson/Buell 3825 Reidsville RoadWinston-Salem, NC

336-722-3106

Davis Harley-Davidson2215 Hanford Rd.

Burlington, NC 27215(336) 227-1261

www.davishd.com

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Highway 158

Harbinger, NC 27941(252) 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

Nag’s Head Harley-Davidson4104 S. Dare Trail

Milepost 13 (Highway 159 Bypass)Nags Head, NC 27959

(252) 255-5922www.nagsheadhd.com

Outer Banks Harley-Davidson1223 U.S. Highway 17 South

Elizabeth City, NC 27909(252) 338-8866

www.outerbankshd.com

Virginia

Absolut Cycle Worx5016 Old Midlothian Tnpk

Richmond, VA 23224(804) 497-7000

Email: [email protected]

Al’s Towing & Nicky’s Custom5570 Raby Rd

Norfolk, VA 23541(757) 407-2735 or (757) 407-2696

www.alstowing.com

American Legend Custom Motorcycles10611 Wards Rd

Rustburg, VA 24588(434) 821-5303

www.americanlegendcustomcycles.com

Bayside Harley-Davidson3403 High StreetPortsmouth, VA (757) 397-5550

www.baysidehd.com

Black Wolf Harley-Davidson18100 Black Wolf Lane

Abington, VA 24211(276) 628-5822

Burcham Cycles, Inc.333 B Industrial DrivePetersburg, VA 23803

(804) 526-2300www.burchamscycles.com

Catlin Kustom Cycles1909 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA804526-2208

www.ckccustoms.com

Chix Custom Cycles3745 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 363-2453

www.chixcustomcycles.com

Classic Twins19363 Brandy RoadBrandy Station, VA

(540) 829-0313

Coleman Power Sports 435 S. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA(800) 888-3619

www.wherethepoweris.com

Coleman Power Sports 14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA (703) 497-1500

www.wherethepoweris.com

Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell1701 Temple Parkway

Prince George, VA (804) 861-4700

Cycle Creations4230 Lankford Hwy

New Church, VA 23415(757) 854-4144

Departure Bike Works5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

Devil Dawg Custom Cycles14512 Lee Road Units C, D & E

Chantilly, VA 20151(703) 378-4115 or (888) 550-9810www.devildawgcustomcycles.com

East Coast Harley/Buell17975 Main Street

Dumfries, VA(703) 221-3757

Full House Cycles100 Full House Drive

Winchester, VA 540-667-0088

Gator Hole Powersports342 Mecklenburg DriveChase City, VA 23924

(434) 372-1771

Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.140 Independence Drive (Route 50 East)

Winchester, VA 22602(540) 662-4468

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell6450 George Washington Memorial Highway

Yorktown, VA(757) 872-7223

Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg20452 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA434-237-2381

Harley-Davidson of Wytheville 430 Lithia RoadWytheville, VA 276-228-9000

HOPAR’S21771 Timberlake RoadLynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 455-2143&

5411 Williamson RoadRoanoke, VA 24012

(540) 362-0140

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Iron Sports Custom Cycles 3520 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 366-0042

Jim McClure’sMaster Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

King’s Restoration36 Cloverdale Pl.Cloverdale, VA(540) 966-3911

Mark Long Cycleswww.marklongcycles.com

68 Cool Springs RdFredericksburg, VA

(540) 899-6700&

22890 Quicksilver DrDulles, VA

(703) 661-8600

Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667Nicky’s cell: (757) 407-2696

www.alstowing.com

Outkasst Cycles3907 Bellson Park DrMidlothian, VA 23112

(804) 744-7848“SCREW STOCK”

Outlanders4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson9739 Lee Highway

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

ProStreet Cycles8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

www.prostreetcycles.net

Revolutionary Harley-Davidson6401 Richmond RdLightfoot, VA 23090

(757) 565-5122

Richmond Harley-Davidson10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

Riders, Inc 928 Cycle LaneSouth Hill, VA877-913-1379

www.ridersinc.net

Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson/Buell1925 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, VA 24017(540) 562-5424

Rob’s Used Harley Parts2617 Fox Mill Rd.Reston, VA 20191

(703) 476-6607www.robsusedharleyparts.com

Rocker Originals441 Grafton Drive

Yorktown, VA 23692(757) 898-RIDE

www.rockeroriginals.com

Rocket Rogers Old 97 Choppers 2830 Riverside DriveDanville, VA 24540

434-792-3132www.rocketrogersmotorcycles.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

Southside Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.385 North Witchduck Rd

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 499-8964

South Richmond Harley-Davidson Shop10011 Hull Street

Richmond, VA(804) 745-3445

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson4960 Riverside Drive

Danville, VA 24541-5630(434) 822-BIKE (2453)

www.davishd.com

Tidewater Motorcycles Inc.4324 Godwin Blvd

Suffolk, VA (757) 255-4200

Tom’s Custom Cycles7203A George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt17

Yorktown, VA (757) 898-7702

Velocity Motorcycles – Eagle RidersSALES & RENTALS

1202 North BoulevardRichmond, VA 23230

www.Velocityvintage.com (804) 353-3456

Waugh Enterprises385 Waugh Boulevard

Orange, VA(540) 672-5550


Whitt’s Harley-Davidson/Buell Sales, Inc.9321 Center Street

Manassas, VA(703) 369-7077

www.whittshd.com

West Virginia

Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles9478 Winchester AveBunkerHill, WV 25413

(304) 229-9360www.bustedknucklescycles.com

Cole Harley-Davidson 1804 Bland St.

Bluefi eld, WV 24701(304) 324-8116

Mike’s Harley-DavidsonHighway 119 Preece Bottom Rd

Delbartown, WV 25670(304) 426-4241

PAINT & GRAPHICS

Virginia

Dye Art Custom Airbrush & Graphics200 Commerce Circle, Suite L

Yorktown, VA 23693(757) 596-1867www.dyeart.com

Hollywood Signs (vehicle graphics, decals)23202 Airport St.

Petersburg, VA 23833(804) 733-8956

LEGAL SERVICES

Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.413 W. York StreetNorfolk, VA 236101-800-9-THE-LAW

The Law Offi ce of Tom McGrath1-800-321-8968

www.motorcyclevirginia.com

BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS

Virginia

Diva Customs501 17th St.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-DIVA

www.divacustoms.com

Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven1920Atlantic Ave


Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties

9902A Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA

(757) 599-4070

Reeps Riders3601B E. Ocean View Ave

Norfolk, VA 23518(757) 362-3971

www.reepsriders.com

Renegade Classics14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Woodbridge, VA 22191703-499-9533

www.nova.rcosva.com

Route 17 – The Rider’s Highway3403 High Street (Hwy 17)

Portsmouth, VA 23707(757) 967-8268

[email protected]

The Shade Tree www.myshadetree.net

757-435-2457

The Leather Shack10 Weems Lane

Winchester, VA 22601(540) 678-3900

www.theleathershack.com

Trends6405 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA (540) 362-9790

West Virginia

C & A Bike Accessories1615 Winchester Ave. Unit B

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

www.cabikeaccessories.com

INSURANCE

Clark Insurance Agency4709 Mason Rest Ct.

Richmond, VA (804) 271-1961

BARS & RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseOn the Bypass, Hwy 158

Kill Devil Hills, NC(252) 449-CRAB

Krazy’s SaloonRt 1 South

Rockingham, NC 28379(757) 327-1837(910) 610-3839

Mako Mike’s Restaurant MP 7 – US 158 Bypass

Kill Devil Hills, NC252-480-1919

Virginia

Boneshakers Saloon1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 961-8382www.boneshakerssaloon.com

Club Car Café18497 Dunne Ave

Parksley, VA 23421(757) 665-7822

The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon 6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt 17

Yorktown, VA(757) 898-8500

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Rt. 17 NorthGloucester, VA(804) 693-7218

www.damonsbar.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseRudee Inlet

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 491-DICK

HOOTERs of Chesterfi eld 1211 Huguenot Rd

Midlothian, VA(804) 378-9464

HOOTERs of Chester 2401 West Hundred Road

Chester, VA(804) 425-9464

HOOTERS of Fredericksburg10400 Spotsylvania Ave

Fredericksburg, VA(540) 898-8044

HOOTERS of Richmond7912 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA (804) 270-9464

Hoss’s Deli 806 Old Oyster Point Newport News, VA

(757) 596-9104

Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café4207 Wards RdLynchburg, VA(434) 832-1555

Knuckleheads Roadhouse401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com

Mary Jayne’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill565 Cedar Road

Chesapeake, Va 23322(757) 549-0367

Randzz Restaurant & Pub6001 Holland Rd.Suffolk, VA 23437(757) 657-9331

EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT!

Talons Sports and Spirits11800 Hull St. Road

Midlothian, VA 23112(804) 744-9541

Suits to Sleeveless – EVERYONE’s Welcome Here!

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

Virginia

Bayside Harley-Davidson2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5

Portsmouth, VA 23704757 397-5550

www.baysidehd.com

Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental 14159 Mariah Court

Chantilly, VA703-802-9860

1-866-268-6782www.eagleriderdc.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD (410) 629-1599

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Caratoke Highway

Harbinger, NC 27941252 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA 24401(540) 213-8026

www.shenandoahhd.com

FUN PLACES TO STAY

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

PHOTOGRAPHY

Fisher Productionswww.fi sherproductionsonline.com

Motorcycle & Auto portraitsLeading the way in Sport Photography

(804) 720-1049

SPORT FISHING

CHARTER BOAT “AMETHYST”Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach, DE Tuna * Dolphin * Shark * King Mackerel

Sea Bass * Croaker * FlounderSince 1984 1-800-999-8119www.atbeach.com/amethyst


TATTOO STUDIOS

City Limits Tattoo & Piercing, Ltd.119D Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA 23834(804) 504-0600

www.citylimitstattoo.com

Two Feathers Tattoos“Art With A Pulse”(757) 575-5977

BANDS

Southern Attitude BandCountry * Southern Rock * Classic Rock

For Bookings Call Ben Duncan (757) 713-2088

The Rhythm PigsContact: Timmy Fodrey

(757) 286-6001www.rhythmpigs.com

10 Foot 6 Contact: Sonny Bowen

(757) 236-5345 or (804) 642-2707Email: [email protected]

TOWING

Al’s Towing of Virginia – 24 Hour Service5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667

Al’s cell (757) 407-2735www.alstowing.com

REAL ESTATE

Bob Chapman – The Biker’s Realtor926-A J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601

(757) [email protected]

Stacie “BikerChik” Bennett“Stacie B”, ABR, Realtor

Keller Williams RealtyCell: (757) 641-7949

[email protected] stacieb.yourkwagent.com/home

PGR, BSSC, HRRA, NAR, VAR

TRAILER SALES

Segeleon Racing LLC(757) 651-7451


Trailer World1982 George Washington Memorial Highway

Gloucester Point, VA 23062www.vatrailerworld.com

Virginia Trailer Sales, Inc.486 Maury River Rd.Lexington, VA 24450

(540) 464-1006 phone(540) 464-3244 fax

[email protected]

Departure Bike Works, Inc. Bike ShowDeparture Bike Works, Inc. Bike ShowThe over-all winner of the bike show was John Coombs with his “Serenity Bike”. When “Johnny” was presented with the check for being the winner, he gave it back and asked that it be added to the Travis Trust Fund. This trust fund was set up for Lee and Brenda Clemens’s (owners of Departure) grand-daughter when their son passed away. When offered a T-shirt, Johnny said, “ put the cost of the T-shirt in the fund also.”From Departure and all of us, Thank you, Johnny Coombs!

~ Bo Albert ~





Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is Wednesday, July 18, 2007This year’s sixteenth annual motorcycle and scooter commut-ing demonstration will increase the number of riders on the road, according to Ride to Work, a non-profi t advocacy organization. “Riding to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for trans-portation. For many people, riding is an economical, ef-fi cient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefi ts,” states Andy Goldfi ne, the event organizer. Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and rider organizations worldwide encourage their members to ride to work on this day. According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on Ameri-can roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride to Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America’s 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work. Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffi c fl ow better. Stud-

ies have shown that across equal distances commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.

Ride to Work Day, a 501 c4 nonprofi t organization, can be reached at: POB 1072, Proctor, Minnesota, 55810 USA http://www.ridetowork.org 218 722 9806 Christine Holt - [email protected] Andy Goldfi ne - agoldfi [email protected]

KEYS PLEASE – June 2nd, 2007

The Rough Riders MC proudly handed over the keys of a new 2006 Softail motorcycle to Mike Keefe of Yorktown, VA. Mike was the winner of a raffl e drawing that the Club has been hosting for the Wounded Warrior Project. The bike was gener-ously provided by Southside Harley-Davidson in Virginia Beach. Mike said that he didn’t even care if he won the bike but just wanted to contribute. All Proceeds went to the Wounded Warrior Project. www.woundedwarriorproject.orgCONGRATS!!!

Something to think about:This was written by a black gentleman in Texas, and it is so funny. What a great sense of humor and great creativity!!! When I was born, I was BLACK, When I grew up, I was BLACK ,When I went in the sun, I stayed BLACK,When I got cold, I was BLACK ,When I was scared, I was BLACK ,When I was sick, I was BLACK ,And when I die, I’ll still be BLACK . NOW, You “white” folks....When you’re born, you’re PINK,When you grow-up, you’re WHITE ,WHITE ,When you go in the sun, you get RED,When you’re cold, you turn BLUE,When you’re scared, you’re YELLOW,When you get sick, you’re GREEN,When you bruise, you turn PURPLE ,And when you die, you look GRAY. So who y’all callin’ COLORED folks?


Tazewell, VA June 8th – 10th, 2007By Jodi matas-Iron Titansd&[email protected]

The 2nd Annual Iron Titans Motorcycle Rally went on without a hitch on June 8-10 at the Tazewell Co. Fair-grounds in Tazewell,Va. This year it was a 3-day event, with lots going on for everyone. Gate’s opened Friday afternoon at 4:00p.m and it didn’t stop until Sunday af-ternoon. There was a little something going on for man, woman and child and they all had a great time. It far exceeded our expectations and was an over all success. I am so proud to be a part of something (The Iron Titans) that we raise money for the Shriner’s Hospital for Chil-dren. We are already planning for next year’s Rally. Stay tuned for up dates.

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Rocky is an ordained minister, a Vietnam vet, and an outpost leader for Pointman International Ministries. He serves as a counselor and a staff member at Dominion Counseling and Training Center at the East Gate of Richmond. Rocky is a graduate of the Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry and is a board member of the Richmond Area Coali-tion of Men’s Ministries. He and his wife Donna live in Chester,Virginia and together have fi ve children and twelve grand children. Rocky is the Business Manager for South Richmond Harley-Davidson and rides a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic.He and Donna belong to Cornerstone Assembly of God Church and is a member of the Christian Motorcy-clist’s Association, the South Richmond HOG’s, and the Patriot Guard Riders. He is also associated with the Richmond International House of Prayer, “ At Ease Ministries” of Fort Lee and can be seen weekly on Comcast TV on “ Beauty From Ashes” with Bertha Hinson. A veteran’s advocate, Rocky invites your participation in this article. Share your experiences, thoughts, and your heart with us here “ On Eagles Wings” where Jesus is Lord.

POINTMAN PERSPECTIVEPost Traumatic Stress Disorder

Those of you who read my little contribution to this great magazine know that I am a Vietnam vet. I did what I thought was the right thing to do. My country called and I went. Along with almost a million others I fought for what I believed in. However, not everyone in this country felt the same way we did. Those of us who survived came home to an ungrateful nation. We were spit on, humiliated, and were accused of atrocities beyond belief. Add all this to surviving the horror of jungle warfare and you have a recipe for disaster. Over the coming months I want to talk about PTSD. I am preparing a seminar and I’m looking for some per-sonal stories from those of you were there. Each person there was affected in certain ways. Some reacted differ-ently but we all came away wounded, some physically and all emotionally. It is hard to describe to someone what goes on inside of you during combat. Growing up in a small town in the 50’s and 60’s, I was a normal young guy. I was a rock & roll bass player and loved the mu-sic and attention I got from young ladies. I was going to college part time and lovin life. The Vietnam war building and I had to make a choice. I decided to go into the Army to be a helicopter pilot. I got married a short time later and was ready to take on the whole world. My idealism, patriotism, and love of country were soon to be tried to the max. I did not have a relationship with the Lord at that time so I never gave Him much thought. Looking back however, I know that His hand was on me all along. I failed my fl ight physical because of my eyes so I became a crew chief/door gun-ner and off I went and just like every other vet I have “war stories” that would curl your hair. My point is not to get into everything that happened, but the effect that these experiences had on me and the others that survived combat and then came home to even more hurt and pain. I have come to peace through the love of Christ and His grace and forgiveness, but there are still thousands that have not “come home” yet. The focus of the rest of my life is devoted to reaching out to vets with the love of Christ and making the rest of the country aware of the problems vets face; primarily PTSD. I will begin to address this problem next time. Until then, pray for our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and every other place they are called to go. They are fi ghting the enemy over there to keep from fi ghting them over here. These are young men and women who deserve our love and respect. Also, I have been appointed director for “Wreaths Across America” for the Richmond National Cemetery.

My friends and I will be laying 2500 hundred wreaths on veteran’s graves on the 15th of December 2007. If you live here in Richmond or close by and would like to help, please contact me. There is WAA link on my website at www.pointman.homestead.com..

May the road rise up to meet you May the wind always be at your back May the rain fall gently on your fi elds Until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of His hand Via Con Dios Reverend Rock

Contact Reverend Rock with your stories, comments, suggestions, or snide remarks [email protected] and please visit my website at www.pointman.homestead.com.


Club DirectoryClub DirectoryABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fi ght to protect your

rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more info contact Douglas Findlay at 202-250-0799 or [email protected]. Stay on top of

the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com .

ABATE Coalfi eld Riders Chaptermeets 7pm every 3rd Sunday at Little Big Horn Steak House, in Deel Fork, Grundy, VA 24614. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Steve

Stacy at 276-935-2484 or [email protected].

ABATE Culpeper Chaptermeets 7pm every 2nd Thursday at Al’s Bar in Culpeper, VA(call for address). Everyone welcome. For more information contact Wayne Stephens at 540-

937-5568 or [email protected].

ABATE First Capitol Chaptermeets 9am every 1st Sunday at Moose Lodge 757, 5429 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg VA 23188. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Gene

Spare at 757-369-0755 or [email protected].

ABATE Iron Horse Cavalry Chaptermeets 7pm every 1st Tuesday at Mary Jane’s Café, 826 Kemper St,

Lynchburg VA 24501. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Tony Tronco at 434-993-3197 or [email protected].

ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter

meets 6:30pm every 1st Tuesday at Mosby’s Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise VA 24293. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Shag Meade at

276-565-4541 or [email protected].

ABATE Mason-Dixon Chaptermeets 8pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John’s Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571 or 703-309-6605 or [email protected].

ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter

meets 8pm every 1st Monday at JV’s Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Nick Mursin at 301-

633-0917 or [email protected].

ABATE River City Chaptermeets 6pm every 3rd Sunday at Outkasst Cycles, 3907 Bellson Park Dr, Midlothian VA 23112. Everyone welcome. For more information contact

Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or [email protected].

ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chaptermeets 1pm every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Moose Lodge # 1119, 2307 60th St, Hampton VA 23661. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Donald

Cournoyer, 757-723-2019 or [email protected].

American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 54 - Chesapeake, VAPresident Jack Wright (757) 465-8578, [email protected] www.

americancruisers.us

American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 57 - Va. Beach,Va. President Brian Brooner, E-Mail [email protected]

Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach) Christian Riding GroupMeets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pm

Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra [email protected]

www.armyofthelordva.org

Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3rd Friday at Bayside Harley-Davidson

Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson

Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc. 501 ©3 Non-Profi t Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial Weekend,

P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Offi ce: (301) 893-2900 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.fi reupthundrout.com/bikerswithheartMotto: We Ride Because We Care

Blue Knights Virginia Chapter IIIRichmond, VA (804) 379-0578

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V – Hampton RoadsMeets 4th Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA

Club President – Susan Taylor (757) [email protected]

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIwww.bkvavii.org

Pres. George A. Cipra

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIIMeets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge

Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter XYorktown, VA www.blueknightsvax.com

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA XIII Danville, Virginia meets on 13th of every month

Club President - Keith Johnson www.blueknightsvaxiii.com

Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969, Graffan Reynolds (540)

588-6191, Dave Miller (540) 362-3962

Buell Owners in the DC areaMeets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D

Castaways Riding Club - Tidewater, VAMeets 3rd Weds of the month. Wherever your mind wonders…ride after it!

www.castatwaysrc.com or email [email protected]

Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle ClubBill Robinson, Chapter PresidentEmail: [email protected]

Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910

Central VA Trail RidersMeets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.

At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in

Manassas @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected]

CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA

Info: (540) 588-6191

Concours Owners GroupCOG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne

Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874Email: [email protected]

Down By Law 757 MC Clubwww.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”


EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com

GWRRA chapter K of RoanokeMeets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport

Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAKChapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897

GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235

GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERSMeets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm

For more info call (540) 265-2986

Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26Website http//bikers.crusading.org/“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Offi cer HRSC

[email protected]

Heaven Bound Bikers Meets 2nd Sat. each month 9am riders in South Hill (434) 372-3785 a great

ride after each meeting

Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026; rodneyrides@juno.

com www.heavenssaints.com

Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/CMeetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun Motorsports in

Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652

Honda Riders Club (HRC)Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm Stonewall Jackson

VFD 7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233

Indian Riders GroupVA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com

LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of month

See www.ladyriderinc.com or write [email protected]

Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Associationwww.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396

Richmond, VA 23235 [email protected]

Richmond Riderswww.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for Bikes in the

Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason [email protected]

Rolling Thunder, Inc. – VA Chapter 4 Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s 2004 Ward Road

Website: www.rollingthunder1.com. New members please email Kirk @[email protected] or Chris @ [email protected]

Rolling Thunder,® Inc. - VA Chapter 5Meetings are held every 2nd Sunday of the month @ American Legion,

Post 2, 820 Winfi eld Road, Petersburg, VA 23803Mike Walton, President (804) 640-1333

Shenandoah Valley HOGMonthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates 2nd Sunday next month

2nd Tuesday. hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com

Sisters of Chrome Women Motorcycle Club/MarylandWomen Content to grabbing the handlebars and steering our own motorcycles. www.sistersofchromemc.com . Contact Sugar Bear

– [email protected] or (410) 477-5557.

SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324 www.sonofthundermm.

com [email protected] meet every fi rst Saturday of each month at thunder alley Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073. Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome. Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder Alley. Times: Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm;

Thurs.(Recovery Program) 7 pm. All our runs go to JC’S Recovery House – All people that we help through this house are by application and acceptance

based on they’re desire for help.

The Southern Cruisers Riding Club - Hill City Chapter of Lynchburg, Va. meets the second Wednesday of every month @ Vinny’s Italian Restaurant @ 7:00pm. Please contact the following if interested. Phil Stanley-First Offi cer

@ [email protected]. Rhonda Moyers, Second Offi cer: [email protected]. Please visit our web site www.hillcitycruisers.com

Southern Virginia American Legion Riders We are open to all bikes & all Veterans’ & family members of Veterans. P

O Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167, email: [email protected]

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 188 5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://vbstar.mav.net email:[email protected], contact Lisa Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or

(757)646-6734

[email protected]

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, VaMeets the 3rd Thursday each month, check the website for more info.

http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne (804)458-4759 [email protected]

STAR touring and riding chapter 260 Winchester VA, meets 2nd Saturday, 9am at Golden Corral in Winchester,VA on 522. 4th Sunday rides also. Email:

[email protected] for info

TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend.

Come out & meet some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to confl ict

with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden

Corral, on the corner of Volvo Pkwy & Battlefi eld Blvd in Chesapeake, VA

Virginia Bikers Association Inc.P. O. Box 1591, Hillsville, VA 24343, www.vabikersassoc.org,

email: [email protected]

Virginia Freedom RidersP O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com President: Bernie Adams Email: [email protected] Membership Offi cer: Sandy Cartwright

email: [email protected]

V MAX Owners Association Eric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell, 150*132514*24 Nextel Direct Connect Jimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia, 5901 Atteentee Rd Springfi eld, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15, Cell: 703-618-2333 Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144

Roseway Ct., Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753

Williamsburg Riders MC ClubWe meet at the Capitol Pancake and Waffl e House at 800 Capitol Landing

Road, Williamsburg, VA on the 2nd Sunday of each month (except May which is on the 2nd Sat. due to Mother’s day) at 9am for breakfast & leave by 10

am (unless earlier time is set by ride leader). We are usually headed off for a ride of about 75 – 300 miles depending upon the weather and who shows up to ride. The club is open to all makes of motorcycles and all abilities are

welcome. Contact John Heckman www.williamsburgriders.org

Wings Over HistoryGold Wing Road Riders Assoc.

Appalachian Region N. Virginia District Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd., Richmond, VA 23237

Women on Wheelswww.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER Call (800) 322-

1969 or email: [email protected]


THE BLUE FOX CAFETHE BLUE FOX CAFE

The Blue Fox Cafe greets you fi rst with the smell of great sandwiches and desserts in the air. Then you see the mural that wraps around the entire shop with motorcycles and tributes to the Carytown Richmond area. It’s hard to decide exactly which sandwich or homemade side to order…there’s 33 to pick from! But you can’t go wrong with their signature sandwich “The Martin”. It had a write up in Lifestyle maga-zine along with “Fidel Foxtro’s Cuban”. All of the sandwiches are piled high with the freshest veggies, premium quality meats & cheeses. It used to be the Longtime High’s Sandwich shop. They serve domes-tic & microbrew beer & wine and have a special beer called the HELLES ANGEL. Brenda O’Callaghan is the owner of this great place that is located at the end of Cary Street Town. She is a big time reader of Thunder Roads Magazine and was so happy to see us there. She was described to me by a long time friend Wild Bill…” Brenda runs as strong as a man - she is BIG hearted & genius. She is loved and is a BIG asset to the biker world. Other then this cafe biking is her love.” She has done catering for HOG chapters, Rallies, charities and also for Corporate events. Brenda’s sister, Peaco, does ALL the baking for the catering. Just call in your orders and she’ll fi x you up. The Blue Fox Café is opened Mon-Fri 10:30-4:00, Sat 11-4:00, but does open for private parties and some nightly entertain-ment. Check out their web site www.bluefoxcafe.net for upcoming concert info and also for an upcoming poker run stop here. They’re located at 10 S. Thomp-son Street, Richmond, Va. 23221, (804) 355-8804.There is a RIDE IN SCHEDULED for July 17th and Au-gust 21st Tuesday 4:00-8:00 so ride on in and you’ll see what I am talking about.

~ DeAna ~




Documents

Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - July '07