Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - February '07

Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads
OWNER / EDITOR 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 117-270

SALES: Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Office phone: (757) 831-2264
Email:thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com
Kelly Werrell Website: www.thunderroads-virginia.com
Thunder Roads Crew

Sales / Correspondents Correspondents
Bo Albert Cindy Mease

Mike “ Hammer” Vecchione Beth Albert
thunderroadsmike@yahoo.com thunderroadsbeth@yahoo.com
Phone: (757) 645-0871 Phone: cell (804) 536-1299
office (804) 265-5166
Randy Kidder Ricky Derby
Dan “Stikman” Stidham Ed & Faye Hudnall

thunderroadsdanny@yahoo.com thunderroadsedandfaye@yahoo.com
(866) 968-1900 (757) 871-8840 - Ed
(757) 871-8839 - Faye
Tim Wilmouth Dave Sutton
Garth Hines
thunderroadsgarth@yahoo.com
(540) 234-9120
Layout & Design Matt Allan
On Eagle’s Wings Writers

WEBMASTER
t_uhl@yahoo.com.
Warren Ells, Art Director Rod the Magnificent

Thunder Publishing Ad Design
warrenlayout@yahoo.com Reverend Rock Rick “Preacher” Saunders
WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORS
Kelly Werrell, Beth Albert, Dan “Stikman” Stidham, Ed & Faye Hudnall, Cindy Mease, Dave Sutton, Garth Hines, Matt Allan,
Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local & overseas), Randy Kidder, Reverend Rock, Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Ricky Derby,
Tim Wilmoth, Dave Sutton, Jefrey Ponko, Curtis Matthews, “Little Debbie” Burnett, Melissa Ashcraft
Specials Thanks to: Warren Ells - our wonderfully talented layout guy who designs our pages & puts all the pieces together for us each month, Rod
The Magnificent - for his killer ad designs & Troy Uhl, our webmaster, who keeps our site rockin on the web. Also many thanks to all of our readers,
advertisers & those of you out there that spread the word or pass a magazine to a friend who’s never heard of us before - You ALL are what keeps the
Thunder rolling through the Mid-Atlantic!
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Brrrr – Old man winter has finally paid us a visit. I was
beginning to wonder if we were ever going to get a taste of
him….well, we got it & hopefully he won’t stick around long.
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The weather was crazy last month wasn’t it? We definitely got
spoiled for a little while enjoying temps in the 70’s – it made for
some fantastic riding though!
We’re definitely in high gear now as we all get ready for the
kickoff of the 2007 Riding Season. Beginning with the March
2007, “Spring Breakout” issue, we’re going to go ALL GLOSS!
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This has been a long time coming & we’re really excited it.
Each page of the magazine will be printed on the high quality
gloss pages as you see each month on our center calendar
insert. We’re not changing who we are inside but we’ll be
bringing to you a better quality magazine with clean, crisp text &
vibrant colored pictures that you’ll be able to enjoy month after
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month. Also the best news for our advertisers is that we are not
increasing our ad prices so everyone can afford the benefits of
advertising in a gloss magazine without that “gloss” price.
In this issue we’re introducing the premiere of our new music
page “Sound Check”, hosted by Jen Martin, featuring musical
talents from around the region that play at your local bars, rallies
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& different venues for the bikers. Many of you will be familiar
with these artists as you have seen them on stage & Jen will
be bringing you a little more personal look into who they, where
they came from & where they’re going. We’re hoping that you’ll
enjoy this new addition as it brings you just a little closer & even
introduce you to these great musicians that you come out to
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enjoy. They’re anxious to meet you all too so please check out
at their websites, tour dates & live performances. Let them know
that you met them in Thunder Roads – they’ll love it!
Don’t forget to send us those ride flyers!!! If you have a ride NATIONAL BIKER NEWS
planned & would like for us to post your flyer on our “Lets Ride”
page of our website, scan your flyer, attach it to an email &
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send to thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com & we’ll get it right up
for everyone to see. …absolutely FREE! Also (very important)
to get your event listed in our calendar, please type in the body
of that email, the exact wording that you’d like to appear about HOT SHOTS
your event so we can pull it & insert it right into the calendar of
events. We want to give you a hand getting the word out on
these rides so bring it on & let’s ride!! NATIONAL FOUNDERS
Thanks again for being here with us & with all the wonderful Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon
things that we’ve got planned for 2007, we hope that you’ll roll 1421 Chapmansboro Road
along into the new riding season with Thunder Roads. Be safe, Chapmansboro, TN 37035
take care & be kind to each other - We’ll see you all out there Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: 615-792-7580
next month! e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net
Happy Trails,
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Kelly
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2007 fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest are 10% off, Renegade logo shirts 15% off. Renegade
models. Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children Classics, 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge, VA
Feb 3rd – 4th under 12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under
The 5th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Bayside free. Directions: Exit 10 off Interstate 287, left at the lights MARCH 2007
Expo, Boston, MA onto Davidson Avenue 1/10 of a mile on left. For more
(NEW LOCATION) featuring bike builders, celebrities information or dealer space contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877- Mar 2nd – 11th
and more. Saturday February 3rd - 10AM to 9 PM 245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv Daytona Bike Week – Daytona Beach, FL
and Sunday February 4th - 10 AM to 4 PM. All brand Production. Visit www.BikerBeach.com for more info
motorcycle show: Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show, Feb 14th Happy Valentines Day – Take your sweetie
Hugh King: Discovery Chanel’s Chopper King, Builders: Mar 11th
out for a ride!
Dave Perewitz, Sara Liberte, Detroit Brothers and Connie Daylight Savings Time Begins – Spring Forward…set
Cohen. Also Iron Angels Biker Models, music by Cross your clocks ahead one hour! WooHoo! An extra hour
February 17th & 18th 2nd Annual Northeast
Cut Saw, and entertainment for the kids, Team Extreme of daylight to ride!
Motorcycle Expo - Fredericksburg VA
Motosphere Stunt Team demonstrations. Dozens of Fredericksburg Expo Center - featuring
vendors, displaying biker accessories and fashions, Mar 17th
bike builders, celebrities and more Saturday February
motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest models. Happy St. Patty’s Day! Don’t forget to wear
17th- 10AM to 5 PM and Sunday February 18th - 10AM
Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children under something green when you roll out!
to 5 PM. All brand motorcycle show: Best of Northeast
12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under free. Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels Biker Models, music by
Directions: From the North take exit 15 off Interstate Mar 17th
Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment for the kids, Team
93, left off the exit ramp. From the South take exit 14 Absolut Cycle Worx St. Patrick’s Day Kick Off of the
Extreme Motosphere Stunt Team demonstrations. Dozens
off Interstate 93, follow Morrissey Blvd. For complete Riding Season Party - Richmond, VA
of vendors, displaying biker accessories and fashions,
direction see our web site. For more information or dealer Come kick off the 2007 Riding Season with us as we
motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest models.
space contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or www.NE throw down at the shop with Black Cash playing & other
Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children under
MotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv Production. bands (tba). Party from 2pm- 8pm? Cover charge is $10
12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under free.
per person, includes all your food, beer & beverages.
Directions: Exit 130B off Route 95. For more information
Feb 7th – 14th Absolut Cycle Worx is located at 5016 Old Midlothian
or dealer space contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or
Get your biker sweetie a gift. All accessories 15% Tpke, Richmond. (804) 497-7000.
www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv Production.
off. Renegade Classics 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
Woodbridge, VA Feb 17th & 18th Mar 23rd - 25th
Come visit the Renegade Classics booth at the
Ride for a Cure/Dive for a Cure - Virginia Beach, VA
Feb 9th – 11th Northeast Motorcycle Expo at the Fredericksburg
This event kicks off on Friday, March 23rd with a 24 hour
TIMONIUM MID-ATLANTIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW Expo Center. Meet the Renegade Girls, get their free
dive-a-thon during which individuals or teams attempt to
- Maryland State Fairgrounds (Indoors) – Timonium, poster and take a picture (your camera) with the Girls.
remain underwater for 24 hours straight and raise monies
Maryland Every major motorcycle manufacturer available Some brand new products will be available.
thru sponsor donations per hour spent underwater. There
in USA on display…huge custom and antique bike will be around the clock events for the duration of the
show…100’s of exhibits covering everything new in Feb 23rd
dive including a breakfast and cookout on March 24th.
2007 motorcycle Industry has to offer. Attendees will Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association’s 4th
The dive takes place in the pool at Lynnhaven Dive
be able to meet nationally known bike builders and their Anniversary Celebration Weekend Richmond, VA
Center, 1413 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA,
latest creations, featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘Biker “Pardi-Gras Style” Over 2300 in attendance last year so
757-481-7949. The Ride for a Cure Poker Run takes
Build-Off’ Series…Like Ron Finch, Doug Keim, Brad Reul make your reservations now . www.queenbeezmsa.com
place on Sunday, March 25th, and the ride will commence
(Mad Wrench) and five top builders featured on ‘The at Oceana Cycles, 609 Jack Rabbit Road, Suite 103,
Metric Revolution Biker Build-Off’ Series...Also Vagabond Feb 24th – 27th
Virginia Beach, VA, 757-437-0014. Registration will be
Chickie from Speed Channel’s ‘Corbin’s Ride-on’ Series Washington, DC Ride Into Political Action Seminar
between 9am-11am. The final stop will be at Lynnhaven
and Miami Ink Series. Located indoors at the Maryland – Washington, DC
Dive Center and there will be a cookout, with a 50/50 and
State Fairgrounds – Timonium, Maryland – Opens 10AM The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is hosting
lots of other exciting stuff. The monies collected by both
each day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Admission for a Washington, DC Ride Into Political Action seminar
the ride and the dive will be donated to several cancer
Adults: $15.00, children 10 – 15 years $5.00 and under 10 for motorcyclists who want to learn how to influence
foundations including the American Cancer Society,
are free with a paying adult. Go to www.cycleshow.net governmental decisions, whether in Congress or in their
Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater, The Foundation for
to print-out $5.00 off admission discount coupons good local communities. The seminar, to be held February
Applied Research in Gastrointestinal Oncology (FARGO).
on adult admission. Beat the lines…$5.00 discount 24-27, 2007 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington,
Last year over $60,000.00 was raised and donated! For
tickets ($10.00 each) can be purchased at any Pete’s DC, allows participants to meet and learn from the
additional information about participating in or donating
Cycle location, Bob’s BMW in Columbia and the Harley AMA’s Washington staff as well as other political experts.
to the Ride or Dive contact Lynnhaven Dive Center (757)
Davidson Store on Pulaski Highway. There’s plenty of Besides learning about state and federal issues facing
481-7949.
free parking and the indoor exhibition facility is wheel motorcyclists today, participants will get tips on building
chair accessible. For more information or questions, call, relationships with government agency officials and on Mar 24th & 25th
410-561-7323, or email info@aldadvertising.com. lobbying elected officials. The instructors will also prepare The 1st Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Long
participants to meet face-to-face with members of their Island NY Suffolk Community College Exhibition Center,
February 10th – 11th own congressional delegations. A registration form is Brentwood, Long Island, NY, featuring bike builders,
The 6th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Garden available in the American Motorcyclist magazine or by celebrities and more Saturday 10AM to 5 PM and
Sunday 10AM to 5 PM. All brand motorcycle show:
State Expo Center, Somerset NJ Featuring bike builders, contacting Sharon Smolinka at the address below. Mail Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels,
celebrities and more. Saturday February 10th - 10AM the completed form to AMA, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, music by Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment for the
to 5 PM and Sunday February 11th - 10 AM to 5 PM. Pickerington, OH 43147. For more information, contact kids. Hundreds of vendors, displaying biker accessories
Builders: Dave Perewitz, The Detroit Brothers, and Sharon Smolinka at (614) 856-1900, ext. 1252 or by e- and fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest
Connie Cohen. All brand motorcycle show: Best of mail at ssmolinka@ama-cycle.org. models. Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children
under 12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under
Northeast Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels Biker Models, free. For more information contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877-
music by Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment for the kids, Feb 24th – Mar 1st 245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv
Team Extreme Motosphere Stunt Team demonstrations. Get ready for Daytona and Summer. All summer shirts Production.
Dozens of vendors, displaying biker accessories and

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar 31st In Show” winner! All bikes in the show must be owned lodging info visit www.vabeachbikeclassic.com.
Blessing of the Bikes – Woodbridge, VA by women. (Proof of ownership is required) Ladies, Proceeds benefit USO of Hampton Roads.
Tentative 10AM, veteran’s Park, Woodbridge. Don’t register early at www.DivaCustoms.com. For more
be foolish, get extra protection for a blessed riding information about the show or sponsorship call Diva Apr 21st
Customs at 757-428-DIVA or contact us on our website at War Memorial Ride - Richmond, VA
season. Renegade Classics, 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
www.DivaCustoms.com. Departing the Va War
Woodbridge, VA
Memorial in Richmond. This fund-raiser ride is to benefit
the War Memorial and it’s education for kid’s program.
Mar 31st Apr 14th – 15th
The ride will take about 1 hour and end up in Colonial
River City ABATE Biker’s First Aid Seminar - Glen The IRS (irresistible retail sale) has arrived. Take
Heights Va at the American Legion Post where a 2007
Allen, VA 9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch & refreshments a break form doing taxes and enjoy 30 – 50 % off Harley Davidson Electra-Glide will be given away. First
provided) all winter items. Includes a parking lot party on bike out 9:00am last bike out 11:00am. Pre-registration
Place: Richmond Harley Davidson, 10441 Washington Saturday. Renegade Classics, 14575 Jefferson Davis cost $25.00 gets you a T-Shirt and lunch. Extra rider
Highway (Route 1), Glen Allen, VA Cost $ 30.00 (includes Hwy, Woodbridge, VA cost $10.00 includes lunch only. 1000 tickets raffled off at
First Aid Kit) Class Size is limited to 50 participants $50.00 each. Raffle Tickets and registration forms can
For more Information & Pre-Registration - Contact Apr 14th - 21st be picked up at the War Memorial {804} 786-2060 or from
Steve Skeens @ (804) 389-8293 or Scott Blankenship Heritage Million American Legion Riders of Southern Va. www.herbiewm
@ (804) 744-8383 River City ABATE considers the fact Dollar Bike Build-Off – Ladson, SC s@netscape.com
The “SUPERBOWL” of the Bike Building World! 15
that the most likely person(s) to be present at the scene
Builders * 1 Winner * 1 Million Dollars. The Playoffs begin
of a motorcycle crash is also another Biker/Rider. How
April 14th, 2007, held during the 5th Annual Heritage Apr 25th – 29th
do such person’s reduce the severity of the injury(s) Motorcycle Rally in Charleston South Carolina. The teams 5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week – Outer Banks, NC
and/or help to prevent fatality(s) while providing less are: Kendall Johnson * Paul Cox & Keino* Joe Martin The 5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week is packed full with
exposure to the legal and financial risks prior to arrival * Aaron Greene * Roger Goldammer * Roger Bourget * entertainment, great food, events and special attractions.
of the Emergency Medical Services/First Responders John Dodson * Darrian Tefft & Mario Audia * Jerry Burrow Poker Run. Bike Show. Live Music. Scenic Rides.
(Paramedics, EMT’s & etc.) * Russell Marlowe * Vinnie Minichiello * Eddie Trotta Official Night-time party sites. www.outerbanksbikewee
* Roland Sands * Bruce Mullins * Arlen Ness. The 15 k.com
APRIL 2007 distinguished custom motorcycle builders are right now
in their shops, putting their all into what they hope will be Apr 26th – 28th
Apr 4th – 7th named the “2007 Heritage Million Dollar Bike Build-Off North Carolina State H.O.G. Rally 2007 – Outer Banks,
1st Annual Big Daddy Leather Spring Break Cruisin in Winner”. These builders will transport their entries to: NC
the Carribean – Charleston, SC The Exchange Park outside of the Charleston, SC to “Cruzin the Outer Banks” 100 miles of beach cruzin at
Departs Charleston, SC stops include Grand Cayman, arrive no later than 7 PM April 13th 2007 for the Unveiling. it’s best! This H.O.G. event offers riding, sight-seeing,
Cozumel & Key West Florida. Details, pricing And then place those entries on display for 8 full days activities – something for everyone. Register by March
and reservation info contact Big Daddy Leather, for judges & spectator looks. And then they, (the builder 8t, 2007 for your chance to win a brand new 2007
themselves), must ride these bikes 100 grueling miles as Sportster. “Get your Crabs” Poker Run - $1,000 1st prize.
1900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA ph.
a group. (Lose the group & they could lose the prize). Bike Show, Field Games, Live Beach Music. Guided
540-899-0048 www.bigdaddyleather.com, email
Check it out at: www.heritagemilliondollarbikebuildoff.com ride to Ocracoke Island and Lighthouse Tour. Police
doug@bigdaddyleather.com
escorted bike parade to the Wright Bros. Memorial. New
Apr 15th Kitty Hawk H-D dealership, located only ½ mile away
April 8th
Third Annual Purple Heart Ride - Sykesville, MD from the rally site. Call the hotline or visit the website for
Happy Easter! Hop on the bikes & let’s roll! more information. NC Rally Hotline: 1-252-221-4657
Blue Knights MD IX is having its Third Annual Purple www.ncstatehogrally.com
Apr 13th – 22nd
Heart Ride to benefit those injured servicemen and
5th Annual Heritage Motorcycle Rally - Charleston, SC MAY 2007
women who have returned from Iraq and Afghanastan.
This the Grandfather of Bike Week Charleston. Rally
These wounded soldiers are being treated at the
Central, located at 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456, Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical May 11th – 20th
is home to “the wildest bike show in the south” and the Center. The proceeds from this police escorted ride will Myrtle Beach Bike Week – Myrtle Beach, SC
Million Dollar Bike Build-Off. Top name bands, Vendors, be presented to the Armed Forces Foundation to benefit www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
scheduled rides daily – Beaufort to the south, Myrtle these wounded soldiers. The ride travels from Freedom
Beach to the North, the Islands and Historic Charleston. Park in Sykesville Maryland and travels to Bethesda May 13th
Charity Runs. 10 full days of laid back enjoyment! Gates Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland. Registration begins Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mama’s out there!!! It’s
open at 10am on Friday. Info call 843-767-4258 or visit at 7 am through 10 am when the ride leaves the park. YOUR day so let’s ride ladies!!!
www.heritagemotorcyclerally.comApril 13 - 22, 2007 The ride is rain or shine. Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007,
Contact Phone: 410-804-5721 (Steve Martin), Email: May 20th
Apr 14 th roadkingnmd@yahoo.com, Link: http://www.bkmdix.org 11th Annual Charity Ride to Benefit the Children
2nd Annual Divas Only Bike Show - Chesapeake, for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp - Harrisonburg, VA
VA This indoor event being held at the Chesapeake Apr 20th - 22nd Sponsored by Mountain Valley Riders Motorcycle
Convention Center will include great food, prizes, give- 10th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic - Virginia Club. Registration $25, 8 to 10am at APPLEBEE’S
a-ways, special guests, and live entertainment from the Beach, VA Sponsored Restaurant on 33E. Harrisonburg, Va.. Pancake
band “Krunch.” Back again this year is the famous Diva by Geico Motorcycle. Camp Pendelton, Virginia Beach breakfast 8-9. Door Prizes, 50/50, BBQ & refreshments
Customs fashion show featuring beautiful women wearing - Over 100 Local & National Vendors. Some of the included at end of 100 mile ride. Ride patch for first
most famous bike builders in the world! Bike Show, 100 registered. All riders and bikes welcomed. Prize
the hottest leather fashions in town So ladies get your
Field Events, Burnout Contest, Bikini Contest, Parade for Club with most attendees. Come attend the largest
bikes ready..this show is for you! Guys, you are welcome
of Bikes, Fun Kids Stuff, Great Food, Cold Beverages & ride in Rockingham County. Parade start Police
to come in, but its “Girls against the Girls!” And this is a
Much More! Events scheduled: Kansas, The Wreckers, Escort, Poker run Ride. Contact: garth@rica.net or
showdown you don’t want to miss. Smokey 540-896-8929. www.mvrva.tripod.com Club
The grand prize of $1000.00 will be given to the “Best Phil Vassar. Vendor & Sponsor info (757) 675-8488 or
(757) 560-0877, fax (757) 426-1880. For more including Rides 3rd Sunday each Month.
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BIKER LOBBY DAY 2007 staff members, Beth Albert & Garth Hines, who
made the trip out to attend the weekend event.
in a motorcycle awareness program.
-Exemption for motorcyclists from tolls. As we
Sponsoring & facilitating the conference was all know toll booths present particular hazards
Jan 14th & 15th, 2007 - Richmond, VA the Crew of VCOM: Attorney Tom McGrath - to motorcyclists, a very slick surface we have to
Founder; Jim Cannon - Director & their Assistant stop and start on, a fairly industrial background
Sunday - Jan 14th, Comfort Inn & Conference - Matt Danielson. They went over the pending that camouflages our bikes to oncoming traffic,
Center: As thousands of Virginia motorcyclists legislation, the pros and cons of it and how to and the lack of a smart tag designed for, or
were out enjoying one of the warmest & most talk to our legislator about the legislation. It was guaranteed to work on a bike.
beautiful Sundays that we’ve ever had during an extremely informative afternoon. A special -Helmet choice for adult riders on Virginia
the month of January, special groups of riders thanks to The Virginia Freedom Riders, Virginia ByWays.
from all across the state rolled into Richmond Bikers Association & ABATE of Virginia who -Making the punishment for a helmet violation
to take part of something very special. Each raised the money to treat us that evening to some the same as a seat belt violation. A $25.00 civil
year concerned motorcyclists attend the annual incredible BBQ, fixins’ & some free drinks at fine, no court costs or other administrative fees.
Motorcycle Lobby Day weekend held in the Triples, a local billiards pub across the street from Currently if convicted of any helmet violation (for
capital city. These riders came from every corner our hotel. Stewart, from Hampton Roads Harley- example the town of Radford wrote 26 tickets to
of the state. Several Motorcycle Clubs & Riding Davidson, donated his time & efforts to cook a people wearing helmets this summer) the fine is
Clubs were represented & there were many, just ton of the most delicious BBQ we’ve had in a $45.00 dollars + $65.00 court costs, and depend-
every day people that ride, in attendance at this long time – major kudos to you Stewart. We all ing on locality an administrative fee on top of that.
very important gathering to help make positive had a great time there & enjoyed plenty of good
changes that affect each & every one us of that company as we geared up for the next morning’s I’m not a political buff by any means but after
take to the streets on 2 or 3 wheels. ride to the capital. attending my very 1st Lobby Day last year, I real-
Virginia Legislators would be returning to their of- Monday - Jan 15th: We all left as a group and ized that it does take the voice of many to make
fices the very next day to begin the new session caravanned down to the Capitol’s General As- changes happen & just by being apart of this
for 2007 & reviewing all of the bills up for legisla- sembly Building for meetings with our Legislators. once a year event, it really can make a difference.
tion that effect our rights on the highways & Throughout the entire morning, the motorcyclists Lobby Day weekend is always on a Sunday with
bi-ways within the state of Virginia. Each year, branched off into small groups as they visited the the next day being a national holiday (Martin
the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM), different offices of the representatives that would Luther King Day) so many of you have that day
with the assistance of other Virginia motorcyclist soon be voting on the bills that affect us all out on off. These bills that are presented to our Legisla-
rights groups gather in Richmond looking out for the road. By noontime, everyone had wrapped tors each year are important issues that affect
our interests. This year there was several bills of up their visits within the capital building...mission our freedom to enjoy the roadways throughout
interest to motorcyclists, from helmets to tolls, to complete. Our final treat of the weekend was Virginia. If you ride.....you need to be there. They
Right of Way (ROW) violation penalties. These a complimentary buffet lunch at Penny Lane need to hear your voice too. Help make a differ-
pending items of legislation adversely effect the Restaurant, compliments of the Law Offices of ence & be apart of the change....hope to see you
enjoyment or safety of our ride. Tom McGrath. all out there in 2008!
Yes, it was the perfect day to be out riding in ~ Kelly ~
those 70+ degree temps, but for those of us who The following is a list of this year’s prelimi- For more information on VCOM & Lobby Day visit
attended the inside conference all afternoon, nary legislation: www.vcomonline.org
hoping that our very presence would help make
some great changes to our freedom to ride, the -Enhanced penalties for persons who maim or kill
weather was the last thing on our minds that fellow motorists by violating the right of way. This
day. I was very happy to see a couple of our would include up to 40 hours community service

HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF WASHING- site, www.hdwash.com, and click on Rolling Thunder,
TON DONATES MOTORCYCLE TO Inc.
The bike itself is a 2007, FLHX Street Glide, that has
ROLLING THUNDER, INC. been built, designed and custom painted by a team
of professionals. The motorcycle was built by Harley-
By: Tammy McClanahan, 1/3/07 Davidson of Washington’s Mechanic, John Robinson.
The artwork was created by Gene Garbowski. And
May of this year marks the 20th Anniversary for the Rolling the painter is Gary Best Kustumz. Their dedication
Thunder Festivities that take place in Washington, D.C ev- and hard work has made this motorcycle a true piece
ery Memorial Day Weekend. Harley-Davidson of Washing- of history. It will be on display at Harley-Davidson of
ton has sponsored Rolling Thunder, Inc. every year since Washington and local bike shows from now through the
1993. While they take a great deal of pride in their country, official donation, at Harley-Davidson of Washington,
Harley-Davidson of Washington takes an even greater deal Memorial Day Weekend.
of pride in those POW’s and MIA’s of the past and present. Once again this year, Don Smolinski and his staff at
In order to honor these individuals who gave their lives for Harley-Davidson of Washington welcome bikers from
our freedom, hosting the “Official Reunion Party” again this across the world to join in the festivities at their dealer-
year, just wasn’t enough. ship Saturday, May 26th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the
In addition to opening their doors for a day of entertain- “Official Reunion Party.” And again on Sunday, May
ment, fellowship, free food, supplying the Official Roll- 27th for the Yellow Ribbon Ride to the Wall. Based on
ing Thunder T-shirts, vendors and much more, owner of year’s passed, they expect over 10,000 motorcycles
Harley-Davidson of Washington, Don Smolinski, has had will be leaving from Harley-Davidson of Washington on
a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, valued at $30,000, custom Sunday, May 27th at approximately 9:30 a.m. They
painted and is donating it to Rolling Thunder, Inc. This bike hope this one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle will not only
will serve as a raffle prize in hopes of raising money for the show their dedication and pride to an outstanding orga-
Rolling Thunder Organization. For more information on the nization that weekend, but will also aid those troops and
raffle, please visit Harley-Davidson of Washington’s web- their families in need.

Friends vs. Biker Friends USS New York
(This was sent to me by a very good “Biker Friend” of
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World
mine - Thanks Stacie! ~K~) Trade Center. It is the fifth in a new class of warship
- designed for missions that include special opera-
FRIENDS: Never ask for food tions against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360
sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered
BIKER FRIENDS: Are the reason you have no food. ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from
the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry
FRIENDS: Will say “hello” in Amite, LA to cast the ship’s bow section. When it
was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003, “those
BIKER FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a kiss. big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,”
recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there.
FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs. “It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.” Ju-
nior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that
BIKER FRIENDS: Call your parents mom and dad. when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it
with his hand and the “hair on my neck stood up.” “It
FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry. had a big meaning to it for all of us,” he said. “They
knocked us down. They can’t keep us down. We’re
BIKER FRIENDS: Cry with you. going to be back.” The ship’s motto? “Never Forget”
FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave

BIKER FRIENDS: Will spend hours there, talking,
laughing and just being together
FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give

it back.
BIKER FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget
it’s yours.
FRIENDS: know a few things about you.

BIKER FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct
quotes from you.
LOOKING OUT FOR YOU - PIN NUMBER REVERSAL

FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that’s what the
crowd is doing. If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw
BIKER FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds’ BUTT money from an ATM machine, you can notify the
that left you. police by entering your Pin # in reverse. For example
if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in
4321. The ATM recognizes that your pin number is
FRIENDS: Would knock on your door. backwards from the ATM card you placed in the
BIKER FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, “I’m home!” machine. The machine will still give you the money
you requested, but unknown to the robber, the police
FRIENDS: Are for a while. will be immediately dispatched to help you. This
information was recently broadcast on TV and it states
BIKER FRIENDS: Are for life. that it is seldom used because people don’t know it
exists.

cont. from 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 27th an antique mill. Come out enjoy Father’s Day weekend - Cookout, Fun & Music @ Northside Park Pavilion #5.
Rolling Thunder XX – Washington, DC with America’s favorite Vets, The Viet Nam Vets M/C Raffle of event prizes. Games, horseshoes, volleyball
www.rollingthunder1.com USA of North Carolina. Sponsored by Viet Nam Vets etc.. Most represnted Club Trophy. 8pm - Cookout Ends.
M/C USA - North Carolina, Contact: Doc Ski, Email: No alcohol in the park please!. Proceeds will be donated
May 28th docskivnv@aol.com to Kidney Research! Any questions contact Larry “Sailor”
Memorial Day - Take some time today & maybe even Phone: (919) 662-6229, Fax: 919-933-7934, Website: Gilbreath (757) 485-1878 or (757) 856-2029.
a slow ride in honor & remembrance of the men & www.vnvmcnc.org
women who have died serving our country.
Jun 17th
AUGUST 2007
May 31 – Jun 3
st rd Father’s Day – No honey-do lists today Big
Dam Bike Rally - Fontana Dam NC daddys...let’s ride!!
Aug 6th – 12th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Sturgis, SD
Fontana Village Resort will host the Dam Bike Rally, May Visit www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
31-June 3, 2007. We are only 10 miles from the famous Jun 20th – 23rd
“Dragon” and 25 miles from the Cherohala Skyway, and Honda Hoot – Knoxville, TN
Visit www.hondahoot.com for more info August 16th-18th 7th Annual America’s 9/11 Ride
of course, our own Hellbender 28. Live Music; cookouts; – From Somerset, PA to Arlington, VA
vendors; contests; poker runs. Please visit our websites at ‘POLICE ESCORTED’. Join with the foundation on the
www.fontanavillage.com or www.smokymountainbikewee Jun 21st – 23rd
VA State HOG Rally – Williamsburg, VA 7th annual ride to all three crash sites and Honor the
k.com or www.hellbender28.com Make your reservations Heroes and Victims of September 11 2001. August 16th
early by calling 800-849-2258. We look forward to seeing Visit www.vastatehogrally.com
group rides from across America to Somerset, PA. Friday
you! Sponsored by Fontana Village Resort. Contact: August 17, the ride begins @ 7:30am depart Somerset,
Marketing & Groups Sales Department, Email: aburchfi JULY 2007
PA heading to Pentagon in Arlington VA. Saturday
eld@fontanavillage.com, Phone: (828) 498-2211, Fax: August 18th, @7:30am departure the Pentagon heading
828-498-2209 Jul 4th
Independence Day – Happy 231st Birthday USA! to the site of the World Trade Center (NYC). Ride both
Website: www.fontanavillage.com days or just one. Don’t forget to buy your chance on the
Jul 5th – 7th 2007 Chopper, ‘The Day After’. Proceeds go to college
JUNE 2007 scholarship for First Responders Nation wide. For more
Delaware/Maryland State HOG Rally – Dover, DE
Visit www.mddestatehogrally.com Information please visit www.americas911foundation.or
Jun 8th - 10th g or www.americas911ride.org or call 877-771-0118.
13th Annual National Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle
Ministry Friends & Family Rally - Murphy, NC Jul 18th – 22nd SEPTEMBER 2007
Peace Valley Campground, Murphy, NC. West Virginia State HOG Rally – Canaan Valley Resort,
WV Sept 15th
www.peacevalleycampground.com
Flaming Knights M/C Norfolk Chapter 5th Annual
Jun 9th Jul 20th – 22nd Trophy Party - Norfolk, VA 9pm - 2am, Elk Lodge # 38,
Carlisle Summer Bike Fest - Carlisle PA 1231 Type Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502. $15 donation. BYOB,
Bike Rally for the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Thousands of motorcycles, acres of vendors, a food available, 50/50 raffle, Trophies, Cash. Host Hotel
Games - Richmond, VA The Chesterfield County Parks motorcycling paradise with 82 cares of two-wheeled Best Western930 North Military Hwy, Norfolk. For more
and Recreation Department along with Chesterfield entertainment. Motocross competition, motorcycle info contact Doc Savage (757) 589-8795, Big J (757) 435-
County Police Department and Chesterfield County giveaways, beauty contest, seminars, stunt riders, dyno 0687, Jay Deuce (202 ) 409-5776, Dlegend (757) 535-
Sheriff’s Office will be co-sponsoring a biker rally that testing, burn-outs, a swap meet, celebrity guests, custom 3108, Kingfish (757) 270-1608, Jewel (757) 270-5718.
will benefit the Special Olympics Virginia Summer bike builder roundtable, and sponsor Midway. The Carlisle
Games. This event will take place on Saturday, June Summer Bike Fest: the bikes, the people, the excitement. OCTOBER 2007
9th with registration starting at 8 a.m. and departing For information visit the web site: www.carlisleevents.com
to the University of Richmond campus at 11 a.m. . or call us at (717) 243-7855. Sponsored by Carlisle Oct 3rd – 7th Myrtle Beach Fall Rally – Myrtle Beach,
The registration fee of $15 per person, includes a t- Events. SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
shirt, a rally pin and free lunch and wonderful musical Contact: Mike Blake, Email: mikeb@carlisleevents.com,
entertainment after the ride too. All proceeds from this Phone: (717) 243-7855. Oct 18th - 21st Biketoberfest® - Daytona Beach FL
event will go directly benefit the Special Olympics Virginia Website: www.carlisleevents.com Annual Motorcycle Festival held in the beautiful Daytona
Summer Games! For more information on this event,
Beach area. Ride with us before the cold of winter sets
please call Mark Pinney at 804-748-1992 or Major Hutton Jul 21st in. Many, many great events countywide! Sponsored by
at 804-751-4419.
Thunder on the Mountain II - Hillsville, VA Thunder Daytona Beach Area CVB. Contact: Janet Kersey, (866)
Jun 9th – 17th on the Mountain II located at Lake Ridge RV Resort, 296-8970, Fax: (386) 255-5478. Email: jkersey@dayton
LACONIA Motorcycle Week – Laconia, NH Hillsville, VA, with Vendors, Food, Motorcycle Rodeo, abeachcvb.org. www.Biketoberfest.org
Visit www.laconiamcweek.com Bike Show, Benefit Ride, Live Music by Back Kountry,
and camping discounts. For more information NOVEMBER
Jun 14th www.vabikersassoc.org, or 276-728-2466 and 540-
FLAG DAY – Fly ‘em proudly! 980-5687. Nov 4th Daylights Savings Time Ends – Fall Back
- Set your clocks back 1 hour! Dang! Lose an hour of
Jun 15th – 17th daylight riding time…
VNV M/C USA Road Dog Run - Sanford, NC Jul 21
23rd Anniversary Celebration of Viet Nam Vets M/C of 4th Annual Charity Run for the Kidney Disease Nov 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
North Carolina and 5th Anniversary of Second Brigade Research - Norfolk, VA
M/C. Donation at the gate includes admission, camping Sponsored by the Flaming Knights M/C. Northside Park DECEMBER
(Electrical Hookups $10/Night extra) & live entertainment. Pavilion #5. $5 per rider, $5 per passenger, $1 Raffle
POW/MIA ceremony at noon on Saturday. Bike Games, tickets. 09:00AM – Registration for the ride @ D&D Dec 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
50/50 Raffle, Contests & more fun than ought to be legal. Cycles and Triumph, 1038 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk VA
All of this excitement nestled along the banks of a gently 23505. 12 pm - Charity ride begins @ D&D Cycles and
rolling creek and surrounded by working components of ends at Northside Park Pavilion #5 in Norfolk, VA. 1 pm

GET READY...
It’s that time of year again! Diva Customs’s 2nd
Annual “Diva’s Only” Bike Show. And this one will
be Bigger and Badder than last year. The show
will again be held at the Chesapeake Convention
Center on Saturday, April 14. This indoor event
will include great food, prizes, give-a-ways, spe-
cial guests, and live entertainment from the band
“Krunch.” And of course don’t forget the famous
Diva Customs fashion show featuring beautiful
women wearing the hottest leather fashions in
town. So ladies get your bikes ready..this show is
for you! Guys, you are welcome to come in, but its
“Girls against the Girls!” And this is a showdown
you don’t want to miss. Bike classes include Trike,
Touring, Chopper, Custom, Sportster, Foreign,
Foreign Sport Bike, and Harley-Davidson Stock.
Awards will be given for “People’s Choice” and
“Best In Show”. The grand prize of $1000.00 will
be given to the “Best In Show” winner! All bikes
in the show must be owned by women. (Proof of
ownership is required) Ladies, register early at
www.DivaCustoms.com. For more information
about the show or sponsorship call Diva Customs
at 757-428-DIVA or contact us on our website at
www.DivaCustoms.com.

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E-mail:
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Call the Biker’s Realtor® to get the straight talk
Web site:
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will get you moving down the road.

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hether it’s riding a motorcycle, volunteering through a rich variety of local expertise, an impressive business
W his charity involvements, or bringing a distinctive style
of business to his clients, Bob Chapman isn’t one to settle for clients a clear advantage when buying or selling their home.
the status quo. He brings a wealth of knowledge and creative
solutions to every endeavor he pursues—including his career
as one of the area’s leading real estate professionals. Combining today to schedule a free consultation. You owe it to yourself.
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George Carlin’s rules New Rule : Just because your tattoo has Chinese
for 2007 characters in it doesn’t make you spiritual. It’s right above
the crack of your ass. And it translates to “beef with
broccoli.” The last time you did anything spiritual, you
New Rule : Stop giving me that pop-up ad for were praying to God you weren’t pregnant. You’re not
classmates.com ! There’s a reason you don’t talk to spiritual. You’re just high.
people for 25 years. Because you don’t particularly like
them! Besides, I already know what the captain of the New Rule : Competitive eating isn’t a sport. It’s one of the
football team is doing these days . . . mowing my lawn. seven deadly sins. ESPN recently televised the U.S. Open
of Competitive Eating, because watching those “athletes
New Rule : Don’t eat anything that’s served to you out “ at the poker table was just too damned exciting. What’s
a window unless you’re a seagull. People are acting all next, competitive farting? Oh wait. They’re already doing
shocked that a human finger was found in a bowl of that. It’s called “The Howard Stern Show.”
Wendy’s chili. Hey, it cost less than a dollar. What ‘d you
expect it to contain? Trout? New Rule : I don’t need a bigger bag of mega M&Ms. If
I’m extra hungry for M&Ms, I’ll go nuts and eat two bags.
New Rule : If you need to shave and you still collect
baseball cards, you’re a dope. If you’re a kid, the cards are New Rule : If you’re going to insist on making movies
keepsakes of your idols. If you’re a grown man, they’re based on crappy, old television shows, then you have to
pictures of other men. give everyone in the Cineplex a remote so we can see
what’s playing on the other screens. Let’s remember the
New Rule : Ladies, leave your eyebrows alone. Here’s reason something was a television show in the first place
how much men care about your eyebrows: do you have is that the idea wasn’t good enough to be a movie.
two of them? Okay, we’re done.
New Rule : No more gift registries. You know, it used
New Rule : There’s no such thing as flavored water. to be just for weddings. Now it’s for babies and new
There’s a whole aisle of this crap at the supermarket, homes and graduations from rehab. Picking out the stuff
water, but without that watery taste. Sorry, but flavored you want and having other people buy it for you isn’t gift
water is called a soft drink. You want flavored water? Pour giving, it’s white people’s version of looting.
some scotch over ice and let it melt. That’s your flavored
water. New Rule : and this one is long overdue: No more
bathroom attendants. After I zip up, some guy is offering
New Rule : Stop screwing with old people. Target is me a towel and a mint like I just had sex with George
introducing a redesigned pill bottle that’s square, with a Michael. I can’t even tell if he’s supposed to be there, or
bigger label .And the top is now the bottom. And by the just some freak with a fetish. I don’t want to be on your
time grandpa figures out how to open it, his butt will be in web cam, dude. I just want to wash my hands.
the morgue. Congratulations, Target, you just solved the
Social Security crisis. New Rule : When I ask how old your toddler is, I don’t
need to know in months. “27 Months.” “He’s two,” will
New Rule : The more complicated the Starbucks order, do just fine. He’s not a cheese. And I didn’t really care in
the bigger the idiot. If you walk into a Starbucks and the first place. Just bein’ polite.
order a “decaf grande half-soy, half-low fat, iced vanilla,
double-shot, gingerbread cappuccino, extra dry, light ice, New Rule : If you ever hope to be a credible adult and
with one Sweet-n’-Low, and one NutraSweet,” oooh, want a job that pays better than minimum wage, then for
you’re a huge asshole. God’s sake don’t pierce or tattoo every available piece of
flesh. If so, then plan your future around saying, “Do you
New Rule : I’m not the cashier! By the time I look up want fries with that?”
from sliding my card, entering my PIN number, pressing
“Enter,” verifying the amount, deciding, no, I don’t want
cash back, and pressing “Enter” again, the kid who is
supposed to be ringing me up is standing there eating my
Almond Joy.
B R O T H E R
L O S T
by Dave Sutton
Photographs by Lisa Toms
Pre-Funeral Photograph by Dan Schmucker
The Lynchburg area motorcycling community lost a

dear friend in December. On the morning of the 27th,
Lee Garrett was found dead in his beloved Marilyn’s
Hot Rod Cafe. The local Sheriff’s department ruled the
cause of death as an accidental gunshot wound.
Lee had been a strong supporter of Lynchburg’s Bikers
for many years. His former establishment, Badlanders
Saloon was THE place to go for many in the Hill City
and hosted several charity events. After opening the
smaller Marilyn’s, Lee continued to support motorcy-
clists. Marilyn’s earned the title “Lynchburg’s Premiere
Old School Biker Bar.” Everyone was family at Mari-
lyn’s. From his unique annual Bike Show to his support
of countless charity poker runs, Toy Runs, Angel Trees
and other charities, Lee was a class act.
Lee joined the Iron Horse Cavalry Chapter of ABATE of
Virginia several years ago and became Lynchburg’s first
business member. That membership was at the Plati-
num level, which is the highest business support level.
Iron Horse Cavalry meetings were held at Marilyn’s in
which Lee actively participated. Our annual Christmas
Party is held in the basement.
Myself and Jeff Martin have a saying that “All roads
lead to Marilyn’s.” Whether a local day ride, all day
cruise or weeklong trip, we always stopped at Marilyn’s
on the way home. Marilyn’s is home and Lee will be
sorely missed.
How much Lee will be missed was evident on Friday
night as the parking lot of Whitten’s Funeral Home on
Timberlake Road filled beyond capacity. After paying
their respects, customers, competitors and musicians
all over town paused to toast and pay tribute to Lee.
The next morning, scores of area motorcyclists met at
Marilyn’s to ride together for the funeral services. After
an emotional service, most Bikers stayed to help escort
the procession 40+ miles to the gravesite in Phenix,
Virginia. The Outriders did an excellent job of block-
ing intersections and keeping the procession together.
Following the gravesite service, an Iron Horse Cavalry/
ABATE insignia and an Army of Northern Virginia battle
flag were draped over the casket. Then about a dozen
or so of us took turns at the shovels and we buried our
friend.
The next night was New Year’s Eve. Lee’s wife Denise,
better known as Bert, courageously opened Marilyn’s to
give Lee a proper send off. He wouldn’t have had it any
other way.
The Iron Horse Cavalry Chapter/ABATE has scheduled
a public memorial run in Lee’s honor for April 14, 2007.
More information will be available at abateofva.com.
Ride Free,
Dave Sutton

Cycle World International
Motorcycle Show 26th Annual
Washington , DC Convention Center
January 12, 13, 14 2007
Upon entering the exhibit hall (which was 30,000

square feet bigger than last year), the show goers (almost
36,000 of them) could walk down the right side of the hall
and see rides from Ducati, Aprilla, Praggio, Victory, Beull
and Star. On the left Honda, BMW, Kawasaki , Harley-Da-
vison, Yahama, Suzuki and MV Augusta displayed the lat-
est models. Speaking of models, we were greeted by one
and of course they were disbursed throughout the show
(to include the obligatory scantily clad babes). BOSS
had show every couple of hours and even the AMA was
on hand with their Museum. The crowd contained lots of
future bikers and was well attended and represented by
lady riders (Women on Motorcycles, Meter Maids). Lots of
Vintage displays took us back to the earlier days of bikes
before good shocks.
The Gold/Red bike is called Nehmesis based on a V-
Star is valued at $250,000 and has one awards at Dayto-
na – the first metric bike to every win. The other BIG draw
was the CTEK motorcycle at 2.3 meters tall (7.5 feet)
powered by a Jaguar V-12 can reach 100 km/hr (about
60mph). Right next to it was the smallest ridable bike
about 5” tall. The fastest motorcycle in the world was on
hand (sponsored by BUB, Parts Unlimited, Drag Special-
ists, etc, etc) reach an average speed of 350.84 mph on
the Salt Flats this past year. There were vendors on hand
to keep you safe, your ride clean and oiled, and of course
stuff we don’t need but gotta’ have.
It rolls around on Martin Luther King weekend each
year; cost is minimal and is great way to get to throw a
leg over lots of new and different kids of rides.
Stephen H Mahoney
Owner: Renegade Classics, Woodbridge , VA

Letting Go
To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring;
it means I can’t do it for someone else.
To let go is not to cut myself off,

it’s the realization that I can’t control
another.
To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning

from natural consequences.
To let go is to admit powerlessness,

which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To let go is not to try to change or blame anoth-

er, I can only change myself.
To let go is not to care for, but to care about.
To let go is not to fix, but to be supportive.
To let go is not to judge,

but to allow another to be a human being.
To let go is not to be in the middle arranging

all the outcomes, but to allow others to affect
their own outcome.
To let go is not to be protective,

it is to permit another to face reality.
To let go is not to deny but to accept.
To let go is not to nag, scold, or argue,

but to search out my own shortcomings and to
correct them.
To let go is not to adjust everything to my de-

sires but to take each day as it comes and to
cherish
the moment.
To let go is not to criticize and regulate anyone

but to try to become what I dream I can be.
To let go is not to regret the past

but to grow and live for the future.
To let go is to fear less and love more.

HUGS & SMOOCHES H.O.G. RALLY 10 Ritz Crackers, Crushed (1/2 cup crumbs)
PARMESAN-BAKED SALMON Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix mayo, cheese & pepper until well
1/4 Cup Kraft Real Mayonnaise blended; set aside. Place salmon on foil-lined shallow baking
2 Tbsp. 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese pan. Drizzle evenly with lemon juice. Top with cheese mix-
1/8 tsp. Ground Red Pepper (cayenne) ture; spread to evenly cover salmon. Sprinkle with cracker
4 Salmon Fillets (l lb. ea.) Skin removed crumbs. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until salmon flakes easily
with fork. Yummy! * You know any fish is done when it turns
2 tsp. Lemon Juice opaque & flakes easily with a fork.
LITTLE “PAT ON THE BUTT” TRIUMPH THUNDER Cook pasta as directed. Meanwhile; heat oil in large non-
BIKE RALLY FETTUCCINE CACCIATORE stick-skillet on med.-high heat. Add chicken, cook & stir until
8 oz. Fettuccine, Uncooked no longer pink. Add peppers & shrooms; cook 3 min. stirring
2 tsp. Oil occasionally. Stir in tomatoes & dressing. Reduce heat
1 lb.Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Bite-Size Pieces to med.-low; simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked
1 Cup Each Green Pepper Strips & Sliced Shrooms through. Drain pasta. Toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle
1 Can Diced Tomatoes, Undrained with cheese and basil. Serve up with hot, crusty bread and a
1/4 Cup Zesty Italian Dressing fresh garden salad w/ fresh Italian dressing. Delish!
1/2 Cup Shredded Italian Mozzarella/Parmesan Cheese Blend
SWEET AS HONEY KISSES CRAB CAKES Mix up Stove Top Stuffing as directed. To the completed
mixture, add the mayonnaise and 2 cans of crabmeat.
FOR DAYTONA BIKE WEEK In a large nonstick skillet sprayed w/ cooking spray on
1 Pkg. of Cornbread Stove-Top-Stuffing Mix medium heat; Shape 1/3 cupfuls of the stuffing/crab mixture
2 Cans of Premium Quality Crabmeat into patties; add to skillet in batches. Cook apprx. 3 minutes
1/3 Cup of Real Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip (whichever is on each side or until golden brown on both sides, turning
your preference) carefully when you do. Top with fresh tartar sauce or orange
Salt & Pepper to Taste marmalade mixed with a spoonful of salsa for a little kick
1 Tbls. Quality Margarine or Real Butter that’s also sweet. :)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 13x9 in. baking pan w foil; with
STURGIS’ MOST BLISSFUL & SINFUL BROWNIES ends extending over short sides of pan. Great foil gener-
4 Squares Baker’s Unsweetened Baking Chocolate ously. Nuke chocolate in large micro bowl on high 1 min. Stir
1/3 Cup Canola Oil until chocolate is completely melted. Add oil, applesauce &
1/3 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce vanilla. Mix Well. Stir in sugar. Add egg whites; stir until well
1 tsp. Vanilla blended. Add flour & pecans; mix well. Spread batter into
2 Cups Sugar prepared pan. Bake 25 min. or until brownies pull away from
8 Large Egg Whites sides of pan easily. Cool completely. Remove brownies from
1 Cup Flour pan using foil handles you made. Place on serving tray &
1/2 Cup Planters Chopped Pecans drool.
Pour milk into med. saucepan. Add dry pudding mix; beat w/
BIG DOG’S MEET & GREET KISS ME HELLO wire whisk 1 min. Bring just to simmer on med. heat; stirring
SUMPTUOUSLY SMOOTH HOT CHOCOLATE frequently w/ wire whisk. Pour evenly into 6 mugs; top w/
6 Cups of Cold, Whole Milk creamy style whipped topping. Sit and sip with your special
1 Pkg. Jello-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling someone. Happy “V” Day!
6 tbsp. Thawed Creamy Style Cool Whip Whipped Topping

News Bytes
HELMET LAWS THREATENED At least three state leg- .00004% of the total costs. For comparison, caring for
islatures are already proposing to enact helmet laws in the smoking related health problems cost the government
early stages of their 2007 sessions: Arkansas , Montana $12.9 billion, or .007%, making it 150 times more costly.
and Pennsylvania. Spurred by a renewed federal enthusi- Obesity costs the government $7.7 billion in healthcare
asm in promoting helmet laws, and due to the increased expenses. Alcohol costs the government $12.2 billion in
popularity of motorcycle riding, state governments are healthcare expenses. Medicaid fraud costs the govern-
seeking ways to curb the rise in motorcycle accidents and ment $140 billion in healthcare expenses.
fatalities. New motorcycle sales have topped one mil-
lion for the fourth straight year, and have experienced 14 S&S FIRST TO OBTAIN EPA ENGINE CERTIFICATION
consecutive years of record sales, now triple the number S&S Cycle, Inc. has successfully procured EPA Certifica-
of new bikes sold a decade ago. But along with that boon tion on all three of its V-Series engine families, becom-
has come a corresponding increase in motorcycle deaths ing the first motorcycle engine manufacturer to produce
and injuries, with the latest figures from the National High-
pre-certified EPA compliant engines for use by individuals
way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reflecting a 13 and custom bike builders. By using motors that are pre-
percent increase in rider fatalities from 4,028 in 2004 to certified to meet emissions regulations, individuals and
4,553 in 2005. Currently, 20 states and the District of Co- builders can now build EPA compliant motorcycles without
lumbia require all motorcyclists to wear helmets, while the having to go through the complicated and costly emis-
other 30 states allow freedom of choice for adult riders. sions testing procedures themselves, thus allowing small
Nationwide, NHTSA reports that approximately half of all volume manufacturers to build and sell as many custom
motorcycle riders wear helmets, either by choice or by ex- motorcycles as they want to, and individuals can now own,
isting state helmet laws, and that approximately half of allride and sell them without prior restrictions as long as the
rider fatalities were wearing helmets. “It is time start edu-
engine package is not altered in any way that increases
cating yourself, get to know your state representative and exhaust emissions. Under EPA regulations issued in 2003,
senators, and ask them not to support this bill,” said Don custom bike builders are limited to building only 24 non-
Wesson, Co-Chairman of ABATE of Arkansas . “Let them compliant motorcycles per model year, and individuals
know that many tourist dollars are brought into the state ofare allowed to own only one EPA exempt kit bike in their
Arkansas for the simple reason of Freedom to Choose.” lifetime. But following a year of successful efforts between
Glen Fengstad, past State Coordinator of ABATE of the EPA and industry and consumer groups, the “Certifi-
Montana , and Vice Chairman of the National Coalition of cation Procedure for Highway Motorcycle Engines” EPA
Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors, reported during letter of guidance dated July 25, 2006 CISD-06-15 (MC),
last year’s NCOM Convention that Montana appeared to now allows builders of aftermarket engines to provide
be vulnerable, but “hopefully we will again stave off this EPA-compliant engine packages to individuals, dealers
threat.” and small volume motorcycle manufacturers (<3,000
annual units, excluding California), thus circumventing
SALT LAKE CITY WITHDRAWS HELMET PROPOSAL the strict regulations applied to non-EPA compliant motor-
Through the combined efforts of bikers across the coun- cycles. Therefore, the new Certification Procedure will per-
try who took time to write, call and e-mail Mayor Rocky mit certified engines installed in new highway motorcycle
Anderson to oppose a Salt Lake City, Utah city ordinance chassis to be operated or re-sold without onerous con-
requiring helmet use by all motorcyclists and bicyclists struction and ownership restrictions, provided the require-
within the city, the proposed law has been withdrawn and ments of the procedure, as well as the federal Clean Air
the mayor’s office has responded that they have “Aban- Act anti-tampering requirements, are met. “This is a very
doned the proposal, due to the immense amount of calls important announcement for the v-twin industry, including
and e-mails both from local motorcyclists and motorcy- every builder and shop in the US . We have been working
clists nationwide. We are now looking into ways to better hard on these certifications since the letter of guidance
enforce the helmet law already in existence, (for riders 18 was issued in July of 2006 and I’m extremely happy to
years old and under) and require the same for bicyclists see all three of the engine families approved just as the
and scooters.” “Now if that isn’t proof that combined, our 2007 season is ready to kick off,” said S&S VP of Product
voices are heard, and being pro-active in the early stages Development, Scott Sjovall.
of such a proposal, I don’t know what is,” exclaimed Bill
Evans of ABATE of Utah . “ Utah thanks all of you who ELUDE POLICE, FORFEIT YOUR BIKE The Florida
responded.” Highway Patrol has developed a plan to fight fleeing
cyclists without engaging in high speed pursuit or even
NUMBERS GAME Even if we bought into the govern- taking them to trial. Florida police have a policy restrict-
ment’s claim that unhelmeted riders cost U.S. taxpayers ing high-speed chases, and police cars can’t keep up
$853 million last year, let’s put that number in perspec- with a sport bike’s top speed or ability to accelerate. But
tive. According to MAG-UK (Motorcycle Action Group all the law requires is that police get the tag number, and
of the United Kingdom ), citing statistics from the BBC then they can go pick up the bike later. Police seized 344
website, the United States spent $1.9 trillion on health- motorcycles last year, some valued at more than $10,000,
care in 2004, so unhelmeted motorcyclists accounted for by accusing their owners of running from police -- a felony
cont. 31
New Company Policy
For all of our friends that don’t like their current job - just
HOG Tales
be glad that you don’t work for this company that recently
put out their new policies for 2007! (Name of company Mount your Iron Pony and take a trip back in time.
withheld to protect the employees that are crazy enough to Travel the lands that saw the beginning of America,
remain on their payroll)
the likes of Captain John Smith and the areas where
Revolutionary and Civil wars were fought. As his-
Dress Code tory abounds in this area, so too will history be made
It is advised that you come to work dressed according to again, as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of
your salary: If we see you wearing Designer name brand
clothing or shoes we assume you are doing well financially America in the Jamestown 400 and the Virginia State
and therefore do not need a raise. If you dress poorly, you HOG Rally. June 21-23 will be an exciting time in
need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may Williamsburg Virginia for the Virginia State HOG Ral-
buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise. If
you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and ly; never again will this event coincide with the 400th
therefore you do not need a raise. anniversary of the founding of our great country. We
will have guided rides, events, an ABC’s of touring
Sick Days
We will no longer accept a doctor’s statement as proof of ride to get those hard to find letters. Many surprises
sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to are in-store for this year’s event; you don’t want to
come to work.
miss this unique opportunity to merge the past, pres-
Personal Days ent and future of America and the Harley experience.
Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They Visit us at www.vastatehogrally.com.
are called Saturday & Sunday.
Bereavement Leave
This is no excuse for missing work. Efforts should be made
to have non-employees attend the arrangements. Hire
a substitute to stand in for the bereaved at the memorial
service. In rare cases where employee involvement is
necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late
afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your
lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.
Toilet Use
Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is
now a strict three minute time limit in the stalls. At the end
of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper will
retract, the stall door will open and a picture will be taken.
After your Second offence, your picture will be posted on
the company bulletin board under the “Chronic Offenders”
category. Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be
sanctioned under the company’s mental health policy.
Lunch Break
Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch as they need to eat
more, so that they can look healthy. Normal size people
get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain
their average figure. Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch,
because that’s all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.
Non - Paid Overtime

Please work five extra minutes of non – paid overtime if you
had to read this more than once to comprehend it.
Thank you for loyalty to our Company. Now get back to

work
Sincerely,
Your boss.

CHILL OUT!
This Wind Chill Chart is
provided to help deter-
mine how cold you will
feel on a motorcycle
even in warm tem-
peratures with a slight
breeze. The wind chill
factor is a measure of
how fast heat is being
removed from your body.
For example, if the air
temperature is 40 de-
grees and you are riding
at 20 miles per hour, it
feels the same as 20 de-
grees with no speed at
all. So, be sure to dress
appropriately so you can
enjoy your ride!

with Jen Martin
WALT REDMOND JR
Those familiar with the local music scene in the Hampton
roads and the Outer Banks, are most likely to have heard
the name Walt Redmond Jr. With his credible work ethic
and exceptional talent, he is quickly becoming a crowd
pleasing favorite at each venue he plays as a solo artist
and with his band ANOTHER LIFE.
Who is He?
Throughout his musical career, Redmond found his way
into various garage bands, singing vocals only to honor the
music that they played and by accident he realized that he
had a trainable singing voice. With the power of his music
career taking him over and the idea of making it big flowing
beneath his veins, he found his way to California. A whirl-
wind of drugs and alcohol married to his music he found
that his life was motionless in the sense of moving forward
with his music career. With all the strength he could muster
up, he checked himself into rehab and walked out a new
man with the determination to renew his reputation as an
artist and prove that music was in fact the only addiction he
couldn’t live without.
“When people get out of rehab, they rarely have something
to grab onto to keep them away from their addiction, I had
music…and that was all I needed”~ Walt Redmond Jr.
What’s he doing now?

Walt Redmond Jr. has collaborated an exemplary musical
ensemble consisting of Scott Travis(drums), who some
may recognize his former connection with the band Judas
Priest. Dave Norris (Bass), and Anthony Rosano (guitar).
With Redmond taking lead vocals and guitar, each of these
exceptional ingredients makes up ANOTHER LIFE. They
are currently on hiatus reworking their musical direction.
Redmond on the other hand, still continues to work 6 nights
a week at local venues across Hampton roads. He works
side by side with his father Walt Redmond Sr.
“Music is everything to me, it’s my life, my love, my bread
and butter, I don’t know anything else but music”~ Walt
Redmond Jr. Look forward to a few CD’s to be made avail-
able to the public within the next few months. Redmond has
been re mastering his original pieces, as well as working on
a live album with his father Walt Redmond Sr. Stay tuned
and pay attention, there are many great things to come for
our artist of the month. To find out dates and scheduled
show times to see Walt Redmond Jr. and Sr. visit http:
//www.myspace.com/waltredmond

THUNDERon the road
After my nice travel break I figured I would find a good location that
incorporated a good ride as well as a good destination for the readers.
First off, let me say we did this ride between Christmas and New Years
and we made the mistake of listening to the weather man. Forecast;
60 degrees and sunshine with a 20% chance of rain, actual weather;
intense fog, 47 degrees, and about 10 minutes of sunshine. I rode
with Mike Imprivento from the Motorcycle Mania talk show which is on
Sunday mornings 8-10am on 850AM. Mike is also the Vice President
of The Goodfellows Brotherhood Riding Club. The club Tailgunner,

Ray, and my friend from the Coast Guard Jose also accompanied us.
We left Williamsburg and took a nice ride down through West Point
on Routes 33 and 30. After that we shot over to Route 17 and took it
all the way down to 301 through Tappahannock. Thankfully, when we
went through Essex, we passed a Wal-Mart so we were able to stop in
and buy warm dry socks and hand warmer packets for our gloves. The
cold was not so bad but we were soaked from the thick fog. We took
301 straight down to Maryland over the Patomic River Bridge. That
was probably the first time I was actually scared on my bike because
the visibility was about 20 feet and cars were flying by at about 70mph.
We finally made it to our destination…Apehangers Bar and Grill on
301 at 9100 Crain Hwy., Bel Alton, MD.
If you have not been to this place yet, make it a point to visit. We
were greeted by Stacy, the beautiful bartender, who was a sight for
sore eyes (and sore butts). Apehangers is decorated with the finest
motorcycle paraphernalia and they even have two bikes hanging from
the ceiling draped in bras that I am sure got thrown up there during
some late night debauchery. We ordered lunch and grabbed some hot
coffee and I will definitely say the food is great. Stacy informed me
that in the summer there is a tiki bar out back and the place really fills
up. They have live music every week, pool tables, and a host of other
biker special events.
We had slightly better weather the ride home and stopped at my
favorite rest stop on the corner of 301 and 17 called Hornes. It’s an
old throw back mom and pop style gas station and diner. We ran into
a bunch of bikers who were just getting back from a fund raiser for
cold weather shelters. I think that is great, bikers riding in the cold so
that other people do not have to sleep in it! The back roads are great
to ride on and it’s only a few hours trip. All in all we did 300 miles and
we were home before dark. Mike gets the hard-core award because
he did the ride on a rigid and I get the bonehead award for dropping
my cell in the toilet! I am writing this article on my way to Africa via
Brussels, which I will cover in the next issue. If you have any ideas for
some future travel-articles or want to accompany me on a ride, shoot
me an email. Ride Safe and see you on the highway! Visit Apehangers
on the web at www.apehangersbar.com.
Mike “Hammer”

News Bytes
-- initiate the seizure proceeding, then drop the charges. IDAHO MRO FORMED BikePAC of Idaho, Inc., a new
This allows police to keep the bike without the effort of statewide grassroots motorcyclist rights organization
a court battle or the danger of a not guilty verdict. Even (MRO), has been recently formed to address the concerns
an innocent motorcyclist will think twice about fighting an of motorcycle riders in Idaho at both the state and federal
unjust seizure since the felony charges carry jail time and level. BikePAC is a member based organization and is
a permanent black mark on more than just the driving re- actively seeking area representatives to promote motor-
cord. Although police claim the confiscation policy is done cycle safety, awareness and involvement in the political
to save the lives of innocent motorists, no automobile process. For more information on BikePAC of Idaho and
driver has been killed by a motorcyclist on the run. the “new” Red Light Bill (S1367) that its members initiated,
please visit our website, http://www.bikepacofidaho.org.
NATIONAL ID ON THE WAY Some state officials are BikePAC of Idaho was recently approved as an NCOM
giving the national ID system a cool reception, and hope Member Group by unanimous vote of the NCOM Board
Congress will reassess -- and perhaps repeal -- legislation of Directors. Over 2,000 motorcycle organizations, asso-
it passed that establishes a national ID system by 2008. ciations and clubs are members of the National Coalition
The Real ID Act of 2005 is intended to deter terrorism and of Motorcyclists, a nationwide umbrella organization that
illegal immigration, but many deem the program unneces- supports the efforts of state and local motorcycle groups
sary, costly and annoying. Some have gone as far to cor- with networking, information-sharing, lobbying, legal coun-
relate it with the mark of the beast. The legislation would
seling and organizational assistance.
establish national standards for state-issued driver’s
licenses and non-driver’s identification cards, and you’ll
need one of these new cards to board an airplane, open NCOM CONVENTION The 22nd annual NCOM Conven-
a bank account or enter a federal building. Among the tion will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-13, 2007,
most alarming dilemmas, aside from privacy issues, is that at the Hilton Charlotte University Place , located at 8629
under the Real ID system it could take weeks to produce JM Keynes Drive in Charlotte , North Carolina . Reserve
a single identification card. Real ID would also put a major your room now for the special NCOM rate by calling
dent in states’ coffers, costing tens of millions of dollars to (704) 547-7444 or 1-(800) HILTONS. Hosted by ABATE/
implement the new system and each state will be respon- Concerned Bikers Association of North Carolina and the
sible for footing its own bill. The Real ID Act originated Confederation of Clubs North Carolina, this annual gather-
as a standalone House bill in January 2005. It passed ing draws over a thousand motorcyclists rights leaders
261 to 161, but became inactive. It was then tacked onto from across the country to discuss topics of concern to all
a military spending bill by its author, Rep. Jim Sensen- riders. Meetings, seminars and group discussions focus
brenner, R-Wis., and passed unanimously. It became a on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litiga-
law in May 2005. Controversial bills are often attached tion techniques to benefit our right to ride. Registration
to military spending measures to bolster their chances of fees for the Convention are $75 including the Silver Spoke
passing. The new ID cards will contain the same informa- Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $40 for the Con-
tion as current driver’s licenses -- a person’s name, date vention only. All motorcyclists welcome. To pre-register,
of birth, sex, ID number, address and signature. But the call the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 525-
cards might come in black-and-white, instead of color, and 5355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. The National Coali-
be printed on expensive polycarbonate material, requiring tion of Motorcyclists is requesting that MRO’s, motorcycle
DMV offices to install new machines to produce the cards. clubs, and riding associations submit the names of those
Right now, no one’s sure how long residents will have members and supporters who have died since May 2006,
before they must convert to the new ID system or what so that we may honor their memories during the traditional
types of documentation they must present, and are await- “Ringing of the Bell ” tribute to fallen riders during the
ing further direction from the Department of Homeland opening ceremonies. Dedications can be e-mailed to
Security, the federal agency responsible for issuing criteria NCOMBish@aol.com. Attendees are also encouraged
for the new licenses. to bring an item for the Freedom Fund Auction, with
proceeds benefiting the motorcyclists rights movement
WEIRD NEWS OF THE MONTH: NOT SO EASY RIDER nationwide through Getting Our People Elected donations,
Bikers are more likely to have problems in bed, new Speaker Program, lobbying activities and other projects as
research shows. Studies have already claimed bicyclists determined by the NCOM Board of Directors.
face an increased risk of impotence, and now a Japanese
medical research team says motorcycle riders, of whom QUOTABLE QUOTE: ”Posterity! You will never know how
there are 3.5 million, mainly men, in Britain are likely to much it cost the present generation to preserve your free-
share the problem. They say it is because pressure and dom! I hope you will make good use of it! If you do not, I
vibration from the saddle reduces the blood supply to their
shall repent it in Heaven that I ever took half the pains to
genitals. Doctors in Osaka , Japan , found 69 percent of
preserve it!”
riders had erectile dysfunction (ED) compared with 35
percent in the control group. The older the biker, the worse John Adams, April 26, 1777
the problem was -- more than nine out of 10 over-50s had
signs of impotence.
Eddie Trotta Gets Thunder Roads
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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
C&A
themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace neat that you’ve found… email us at thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com & we’ll be there!
BIKE ACCESSORIES
By Randy Kidder
If your traveling takes you to the Eastern Panhandle of
West Virginia I know of a shop that’s a “must stop.” C&A
Bike Accessories opened in March 2006 and quickly
became a “hotspot” for area motorcyclists. The shop is
family-owned and -operated by Chris and Amy. Even
their kids, Riannah and Angelina, help out. Chris and
Amy opened C&A with the intentions of offering parts and
accessories for any bike, metric or American, that rolled
into their lot. They have a wide variety of apparel and
many other goodies from Kuryakyn, Show Chrome, Bikers
Choice, Drag Specialties, Tucker Rocky, Parts Unlimited,
and more. They even carry ATV and dirt bike parts and
accessories! If they don’t have what you’re looking for
Chris and Amy will do their best to get it for you. Being
a small family shop C&A understands budgets; they’ll try
to give you what you want without emptying your wallet.
Check out their website at: www.cabikeaccessories.com
for store hours.

I’d like to submit a photo of my son taken in Dec 2006 that
I think is really cool. His name is Nicolai & he’s 5 years
old. He was born in Russia and has been riding with us
in the Ural side car of our 1978 BMW since he was 18
months old. He just got his first motorcycle for Christmas
(Yamaha TTR-50). He insisted on no training wheels and
wants to ride like Daddy! I just thought the photo would
be a great addition to your magazine.
Donna Stephens
ABATE of Virginia, Inc.
Culpeper Chapter
Happy New Year from

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TIMONIUM MID-ATLANTIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW

February 9 – 11, 2007
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD
Timonium, Maryland – Show goers get ready to meet, Outrageous to Antiques and everything in between…in-
greet, get autographs and see the hot creations from Ron cluding all the after-market and accessory products and
Finch of Finch’s Custom Styled Cycles in Michigan, ap- services that cater to on and off road riding and racing.
pearing in December’s Thunder Press as feature builder Local motorcycle dealers representing, Harley-David-
of the month and Speed Channel’s feature builder from son, Buell, BMW, American Ironhorse, Yamaha, Triumph,
‘Corbin’s Ride On’, Athena Ranson, owner of Vagabond Ridley, Kawasaki, KTM, Ducati, Suzuki, Big Dog, Victory,
Chopper out of Florida. Also, meet and check out the Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Bombardier, Polaris, Lehman Trikes,
creations featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘Metric Revo- Boss Hoss, BMC, Black Dog, California Side-Car, BSA,
lution’ Biker Build-Off Series…Doug Keim of Doug Keim Norton, Big Bear Choppers, Vespa, Kymco, Husqvarna,
Creative Cycles, Brad Ruel of ‘Mad Wrench’ Custom Ultra, MV Agusta, Red Horse, Ural and Honda will show
Cycles, Adam Canni of Canni Design, Nick Anglada of off everything that’s new for 2007 and beyond.
Custom Sport Bike Concepts and Dean Kawczak of Attendees will see the largest display of custom, radi-
LBF Customs. They will top the list of over thirty of the cal, antique and vintage motorcycles of which more than
nations best bike builders, designers and fabricators 200 are in contention for top awards and cash prizes
showing off their latest and hottest creations. Some of making it one of the largest bike competition shows in the
the hottest east coast shops exhibiting include; Eastern country. They can also check out the Motorcycle Fashion
Performance, Custom Motorcycle Works, McCullough’s Show that will be held daily and includes all of the new
Custom Cycles, C & C Cycles, Stone Cycles, Star Cus- trends in riding apparel. And back by popular demand
tom Creations, CTM Customs, Death Row Motorcycles, is the Tattoo Contest featured on Saturday and Sunday
Epic Custom Cycles, Cool Ridz, Lucky Cycles, Black Dog presented by radio station 98 Rock. Also, pick-up the
Choppers (Pittsburgh, PA), Iron Angel Customs, Vicious latest fashions from West Coast Chopper, Orange County
Cycles, Velocity Cycles, Charm City Choppers, Jersey Chopper and Renegade Classic’s apparel.
Devil Custom Paint, Morg Performance and Custom, Pin The Timonium Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Show runs for
Point Customs, Craftcoat Power Coating, Prospect Cycle three days, February 9, 10 and 11 at the Maryland State
Werks, Top Notch Custom Cycles, Power Barons and Ul- Fairgrounds, in Timonium, and is conveniently located
timate Cycles (one of the originators of a famous Orange just off interstates I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and I-83
County Custom Shop). at York and Timonium Roads. Show hours: Friday &
This fifth annual show was conceived and designed Saturday 10am – 9pm and Sunday 10am – 6pm. Adult
to be a true Motorcycle Show covering every aspect admission is $15.00, children 10 - 15 years old $5.00
and segment of the motorcycle industry showcasing the and under 10 are free with a paying adult. $5.00 dis-
newest and most innovative bikes from North America, count coupons good off adult admission are available at
Europe, and Asia. your local participating dealers or can be printed-out at
The show’s unique horizontal show format will not only www.cycleshow.net. Beat the lines…$5.00 discount tick-
feature more new and customized Harley-Davidsons ets ($10.00 each) can be purchased at any Pete’s Cycle
than any other show in the region…but will also show- location, Bob’s BMW in Laurel and the Harley Davidson
case everything from Cruisers to Cross Country Racers, Store on Pulaski Highway. Plenty of Free Expanded
from Superbikes to Scooters, from AMA Racers to ATV’s, Parking, including the Park and Ride lot off Deereco
from Supersports to Sport Tourers, from Xtreme Sport to Road! (410) 561-7323 for more info.
Extreme Custom, from Trials Bikes to Trail Bikes, from

The Joker’s Wild
A man was in his front yard mowing grass when his From the comical genius that is George Carlin:
attractive blonde female neighbor came out of the house Stop giving me that pop-up ad for classmates.com!
and went straight to the mailbox. She opened it then There’s a reason you don’t talk to people for 25 years.
slammed it shut &stormed back in the house. A little later It’s because you don’t particularly like them! Besides,
she came out of her house again went to the mail box I already know what the captain of the football team is
and again, opened it, slammed it shut again. Angrily, doing these days..he’s mowing my lawn.
back into the house she went. As the man was get-
ting ready to edge the lawn, here she came out again, The plane is on its way to Houston when a blonde
marched to the mailbox, opened it and then slammed it in economy class gets and moves to the first class
closed harder than ever. Puzzled by her actions the man section and sits down. The flight attendant watches
asked her, “Is something wrong?” To which she replied, her do this and asks to see her ticket. She then tells
“There certainly is! ”My stupid computer keeps saying, the blonde that she paid for economy class and that
“YOU’VE GOT MAIL.” she will have to sit in the back. The blonde replies,
“I’m blond, I’m beautiful, I’m going to Houston and I’m
Five tips for a woman.... staying right here.” The flight attendant goes into the
1. It is important that a man helps you around the house cockpit and tells the pilot and the co-pilot that there is
and has a job. a blonde sitting in first class that belongs in economy
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh. and won’t move back to her seat. the co-pilot goes
3. It is important to find a man you can count on and back to the blonde and tries to explain that because
doesn’t lie to you. she only paid for economy she will have to leave and
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you. return to her seat. The blonde replies, “I’m blonde, I’m
5. It is MOST important that these four men don’t know beautiful, I’m going to Houston and I’m staying right
each other. here. The co-pilot tells the pilot that he probably should
have the police waiting when they land to arrest this
Question and Answer blonde woman who won’t listen to reason. The pilot
How Do Crazy People Go Through The Forest? says, “you say she is a blonde? I’ll handle this. I’m
They Take The Psycho Path. married to a blonde. I speak blonde fluently.” He goes
How Do You Get Holy Water? back to the blonde and whispers in her ear, and she
You Boil The Hell Out Of It. says, oh, I’m sorry.” and she gets up and goes back to
What Do Eskimos Get From Sitting On The Ice too her seat in economy. The flight attendant and co-pilot
Long? are amazed and asked him what he said to make her
Polaroids. move without any fuss. I simply told her, “first class
What Do You Call A Boomerang That Doesn’t Work? isn’t going to Houston.”
A Stick.
What Do You Call Cheese That Isn’t Yours? The minister asked his congregation if anyone
Nacho Cheese. had been married for fifty years. Ralph stood up. “I’ll
What’s The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea celebrate my 50th wedding anniversary this summer,”
Soup? he announced. After a round of applause, the minister
Anyone Can Roast Beef. asked Ralph to share some insight into successful
Where Do You Find a Cat With No Legs? married life. Ralph replied, “Well, I treated her with
Exactly Where You Left Him. respect, spent money on her, and took her traveling on
Why Do Gorillas Have Big Nostrils? special occasions.” The minister asked, “Like where,
Because They Have Big Fingers. Ralph?” “Well, for our 25th anniversary, I took her to
Why Did Pilgrims’ Pants Always Fall Down? Beijing,” responded Ralph. The minister responded en-
Because They Wore Their Belt Buckle On Their Hat. thusiastically, “What a terrific example you are, Ralph.
How Are a Texas Tornado And a Kentucky Divorce The And what do you have planned for your 50th anniver-
Same? sary?” “I’m going back to Beijing to get her!”
Somebody’s Gonna Lose A Trailer
The Joker’s Wild

Sixth Place National Division and
World Land Speed Record Holder
The 2006 AHDRA
Screamin’ Eagle
Performance Parts
Championship Series
was a huge success
for Valerie Thompson
Racing. I could not
be more pleased with
the performance of
my team, the V-Rod
Destroyer and every-
one who helped along
the way. Together, we
completed a season
that was full of high-
powered excitement and down-to-the-wire competition
which began in Gainesville, FL and ended November
12th in Las Vegas at the JIMS Las Vegas Nationals Na-
tional Championship.
The AHDRA Nationals had over 400 race entries
that weekend which is a record turn out and made for
great entertainment for the nearly 10,000-nitro fans
that showed up to take in the action. On Saturday, The
Hacienda Harley-Davidson qualified 6th with a time of
9.41 at 139.29 mph in the V-Rod Destroyer Division. But,
we missed the cut for the 16 pilot field in the Super Gas
Division. I signed posters all weekend and had my new
VTRaceGirl disposable cameras on display along with the
very popular VTRaceGirl T-shirts. VTR “Team 2006”
did a great job that weekend and I must give special
thanks to Mickey Eddinger, Brandon White, Mitch, Bailey
Whittaker and Matt Smith for their expertise and gener-
osity to help me go faster. All in all, it was a fun packed
weekend and made for a great way to end the season.
The Team goal for 2006 was to be competitive at every
event and get a win. We did that and a whole lot more.
The team landed 1 win, 2 Runner-ups, 1 Semi-Final and
2 Quarter Finals. In the Super Gas Division we finished a
respectable 6th place in the Nation out of 89 pilots. In the
Super Gas Western Division we finished a respectable
3rd place and in the V-Rod Western Division we finished
4th. Did I forget to mention the Land Speed Record at
the Bonneville Salt Flats on September 4th 2006? Par-
don me for not saying sooner and allow me to give spe-
cial props to Keith Ball and his team at 5-Ball racing for
letting me ride the “Salt Shaker” in to the record books.
Well, since the 2006 season is over and its time to get
ready for the 2007 season, what better time to make a
major VTR announcement. It is my pleasure to tell you,
VTR Team 2007 has a new racing partner and corporate
sponsor. GoDaddy.com has joined us for what promises
to be an exciting season of racing. Very special thanks
goes to GoDaddy.com and the hard working staff, for
their support. Did I forget to mention that I’ll be in the
GoDaddy.com Super-Bowl commercial on February 4th?
You do not want to miss it.
Let’s race!
Valerie Thompson #20

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license and many insurance companies will
Scooter Safety give you a discount for taking the course. If
you have never ridden a bike before it is very
By: T-Bird highly recommended to take one of these
courses. If you’re under 18 in Oklahoma, it’s
Spring is just around the corner and some mandatory.
people have left their scoots parked in the Now for the experienced riders, there are
garage, or are intending to buy their first bike. several courses available in the OKC and Tul-
Much has been written in recent years about sa areas to beef up your skills as well. I can
motorcycle safety and training courses. I was hear some guys right now....”Hell I’ve been
16 when I got my first bike and license. There riding for 20 years or longer, what the hell do I
were no training courses back in the 60’s and need a training course for?” Let me share my
most people, myself included, treated a mo- experience with you. As I said earlier, I start-
torcycle like a bicycle with an engine. In the ed riding back in 1968. I have owned numer-
60’s there was a basic written test primarily ous bikes over the years, both American made
on traffic laws in Maryland where I grew up, and metric. A neighbor of mine, who had just
with very little attention on riding knowledge recently become a Motor-Officer for the Ed-
and proficiency. However, the riding skills mond Police Department, invited me to attend
test was given by a State Police Motor-Officer a free advanced motorcycle safety course. I
and much attention was paid to actual rid- agreed to go, and thought it couldn’t hurt. You
ing skills, unlike Oklahoma. Oklahoma did not know the old saying “knowledge is power”. It
have motorcycle licensing until 1991 when was a one-day course put on by the Edmond
the new license format came out. They then Police Department’s Motor-Officers, headed
“Grandfathered” riders in until 2001 when by Sgt. Bob Pratt. Sgt. Pratt was trained as a
testing became mandatory for all new riders Motor-Officer in 1978 and now is Supervisor of
according to Ms. Arber Wheaton with motor the Patrol Division. We spoke recently about
vehicle testing in Edmond. the course and he said they will continue to
Although the new written test is based on hold the course (free) three times a year, (de-
riding knowledge proficiency, the current driv- pending on the weather).
ing test in my opinion is not very difficult to This one day class is the same training
pass. A testing officer observes you as he/she given to the Police Officers, except they train
follows you in a cage with a radio transmit- for 80 hours and are tested for things civilians
ter and they give you a receiver to listen to will never encounter. Like firing a gun at full
his/her instructions. All I had to do was follow bore. Its primary focus is accident avoidance
basic traffic laws and not drop the bike and I and confidence building. The instructor taught
passed. In Maryland, I had to ride a course at you how to have “maximum control of the
the DMV, set up to really test rider’s skills, but bike”. It was the best thing I’ve ever done.
even that did not really prepare one to ride in I went to the course in late September. I
real life traffic situations. arrived where they hold the classes behind
Today in all states, there are various “rider the new fire station on Coltrane Road in Ed-
training” courses available, most costing mond. The area behind the fire station is
around $150.00 bucks. The best and most where the Fire Department and the Police
intense courses are sanctioned by the “Mo- Department train. It is a large concrete area,
torcycle Safety Foundation Rider Courses” about the size of a housing development, com-
such as the one offered at OSU, but they plete with residential size winding streets for
are only 2-day courses....better than noth- training drivers of fire trucks.
ing for the beginner. You can look them up I saw several police bikes parked behind
at www.osuokc.edu or call them at (405)945- the building in a row, they were all exactly
3208, they offer the course year round. It is a the same distance from the curb and between
two-day course normally held on weekends. each bike. I thought that looked neat, then I
They have two skill levels of courses as well. saw an officer pull up and park and he didn’t
Beginner is for 2 days and advanced class is adjust in any way, and he was parked exactly
for 1-day. If you pass the two-day class you the same as the other bikes, in one shot.
only need to take the written test for the state (That impressed me!) We had a short class-
room briefing and then all 20 of us followed siren. Although there are various laws regard-
a police officer while the other officers ob- ing loud pipes, he said, “Most police officers
served our riding skills. We road around this around here will not ticket someone unless
concert course for a few minutes taking tight they are being abusive with noise, such as
left and right turns. Then they demonstrated racking your pipes just to be heard.” In other
for us what we would be learning. At the end words, Loud Pipes Save Lives in my opinion!
of that day, I was able to do things with my On cell phone use by cage drivers, there
big bagger I had never tried before. are laws on the books regarding reckless
Three days later I was cut off at 50mph by driving and inattentive driving, but he would
an elderly (too old to drive) man. He pulled out be in favor of restricting hand held devices
in front of me on an Edmond road (a narrow (ie; cell phones and black berries). He also
two lane) with a pick up and trailer. Worse noted his observations of cell phone usage
yet, there was a car coming in the other di- while driving to include some police officers
rection. It looked like three choices....lay it and agreed that this is an unnecessary haz-
down, hit him broad side, or hit the car head ard.
on. None of that appealed to me. Long story Lighting safety devices are also advocated
short, I was able to maneuver around both by the Edmond Motor-Officers. (Not Blue or
the pick up and car because of what I learned Red accessory lights.) They all have installed
that weekend. Had I not had the training I a flashing device on their brake lights and
would have probably stood on the brakes, laid mentioned in the safety class that a device
it down, and hoped for the best. to make your head light go from low to high
I interviewed Sgt. Bob Pratt of the Edmond beam constantly during daylight hours is legal
Police Department and asked about the safety and recommended. Most all bike dealers and
course, its availability, and other views on accessory shops have them and can install
safety. Sgt. Pratt said he plans to have three them at a reasonable price.
courses from late March to late September. Finally, practice was stressed by Sgt. Pratt.
The exact date will be announced later and If you parked your bike for the winter, before
we will print it in the “Calendar of Events” you jump into city traffic, get some practice in
if possible. Weather is the controlling fac- a parking lot or country road with little or no
tor. “Rain or extreme heat in the summer traffic. Get back in the groove of putting that
makes it difficult for long-range date plan- bike where you want it. Anyone can go fast
ning,” Sgt. Pratt said. But, at the least it will in a straight line, but stopping and starting,
be announced in the Edmond newspaper if he sharp turns, and avoiding obstacles is learned
misses our deadline. by experience. Saddle time is what it takes!
I asked a number of questions relating to So, get out the scoot, do a thorough in-
“biker safety” and some of his replies aren’t spection of the bike....tire condition and air
what you would expect from a police officer. pressure are as important as good breaks.
Example, on the “lid” issue, Sgt. Pratt said, Check the spokes by using a spoon or other
“I would not ride down the street without a solid metal tool and thump each spoke, they
helmet.” However, he is not in favor of man- should each “ring”, if it thuds it’s loose (kin-
datory helmet laws. Sgt. Pratt said, “There da like tuning a guitar). Check your owner’s
are enough laws on the books today,” and, manual, but just a little tightening will do and
“That should remain a personal decision.” He repeat the thump till it rings. DO NOT take a
said, his biggest fear of riding without a hel- large turn, just little ones or you might punc-
met was someone hitting him and receiving a ture the tube or throw the wheel out of bal-
bump on the head that he would survive but ance. Take your time on them. Check all your
that would turn him into a veggie. lights, cables, fluid levels and so on. Also if
On the issue of loud pipes, all of the Ed- you left the tank ½ full or less, drain it and put
mond Police bikes are Harley-Davidson Road in fresh gas. Stale gas will cause all kinds of
King police package bikes, and have had the problems. See your owner’s manual, or take
Stage 1 upgrade package and Screaming Ea- your scoot to your dealer for a spring service.
gle pipes installed at Harley World in Edmond. Till next time, Ride Safe and Read Free.
He said that there are times when the police
bikes need to be heard without using the

Mt. Hood Reflections up having surgery after several near tragic events. At
12,000 feet in the Wind River Range or climbing in the
Alleghenies on a February morning, I learned the ter-
By Matthew Allan ror of a climbing accident and the challenge to get out
alive. I wrote a poem in 1989 after one such episode in
January 2007 the mountains and I dedicate it now to the memory of
the Kelly, Brian and Nicco.
In sitting down to
write this article I Climbing is a physical dare
found myself remem- expressing the spirit, a silent prayer
bering the tragedy a wind-blown spirits call to me
year ago when West they seek my life, my energy.
Virginia miners died in a ter-
rible accident over the holidays. I struggle on this icy rock
I wrote about that sad event because my body yearns to greet the sun
I know and love West Virginia. I talked about the climbing round and round
common feelings that bikers share with miners as it the wind picks up, the sky lights up.
relates to an independent spirit while recognizing that
risking one’s life for sport is different than for work. Deep within this wilderness
This year as Christmas approached many of us the red creek’s song, the open space
watched anxiously as rescue was attempted for climb- below the fractured boulders lay
ers Kelly, Brian and Nicco on Mount Hood. I found I shudder and shake, the climber’s fate.
myself identifying with the climbers. I understood what
they were doing and why. The challenge in the human form
Kelly James told his wife that on top of a mountain he to know the earth, exceed the norm
always felt closer to God. I started climbing and hiking deep within this wilderness
many years ago for the same reason and the feeling is a symphony, a tragedy.
with me today. Kelly was so in love with the mountains
that he proposed to his wife on Mt. Rainier. Bikers know risk too. Most of us work hard to manage
I have always loved the high country, exploring the risk and avoid tragic outcomes. Yet they do hap-
Rockies and the Alleghenies even in winter. I camped pen and we all know it. Even the best are subject to
at temperatures well below zero while dog sledding for
almost 20 years. I have been in high country travers-
ing the glacial crags. But I never attempted to summit
a big mountain in early winter…that’s where my com-
mon experience ends. I think about what it was like for
Kelly to die alone on top of a mountain with the wind
howling and knowing there was no way to save your-
self. I think about the terror for Brian and Nicco in the
moment their rope slips away and begin to freefall.
I understand the climber’s need to challenge them-
selves and seek the reward of achievement in magnifi-
cent backcountry. It is one of God’s great gifts that we
can grow and learn while exploring this beautiful earth.
Yet the lesson is always clear… nature is indifferent to
the struggle for survival. Perhaps the creator is telling
us that whatever the outcome, we shall return again to
struggle and survive.
For some people it is adrenalin that comes with risky
adventure that they seek. But for me risk was always
something to be managed and adrenalin was to be held
in check. There were many times for me in the out-
doors and on the bike when too much risk or adrenalin
would have proved fatal. For Kelly James, the accident
dislocating his shoulder probably cost their lives. They
were too high to help him get out so Brian and Nicco Matthew Allan is a moto-journalist living in Colorado and
risked descending in bad weather. West Virginia. He keeps a ride in both places to placate
As I was climbing and dog sledding over the years I the road demons that haunt him. He is the author of The
dislocated both shoulders multiple times and ended Zen Guide to Motorcycle Riding.
this possibility as evidenced by the 2006 fatal crash
of Larry Grodsky, a well known motorcycle safety
instructor, who died in a motorcycle collision with a
deer. Bikers know the risks of heavy wind and share
this fear with climbers. Bikers relate to independent
spirits and we understand why climbers undertake
their sport with enthusiasm. We love our lives but we
want full lives too.
Finally, as the year ends and a new one begins, let us

not forget our soldiers in conflict who bravely do their
duty, face grave risk and it is no sport! Our remem-
brance of all who lived life to the fullest.
Safe travels. Life is best just cruisin’.

you.” He also said that he has called and appoint-
Valentine’s Day ed us to bear fruit. That fruit is love that we, with
God’s help, share with one another.
“Be my Valentine” is a phrase that conjures up
many different images associated with Valentines
Jesus’ love for us is the example that we should
Day: Cards with hearts and poems, candy and
look to in all of our relationships. It should define
flowers given to our loved ones. Images of cupid
how we love our spouses, children, parents and
shooting arrows of love.
each other.
Valentines Day is a day to celebrate and reflect on

Always and All Ways in Christ
love. And there are so many ways to express your
< )))>< Rick ‘Preacher’ Saunders
love to your sweetheart, not just on February 14,
but throughout the year.
But Valentines Day is also a day to celebrate the

love of God. More importantly, to reflect on how
God showed his love for us.
1 John 4:9-10 says God showed how much he

loved us by sending his only Son into the world
so that we might have eternal life through him.
This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but
that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to
take away our sins.
If we want proof of God’s love for us then we need

look no farther than the cross at Calvary where
God offered up his only son, Jesus, as a sacrifice
PREACHER RICK
for our sins. Jesus’ willingness to go to the cross
on our behalf is the absolute, irrefutable proof of Preacher Rick was born in WV, but was raised in North-
ern VA. He began riding at 15, but took 16 years off and
His love for us. began riding again in 1993. He now rides a 1998 Harley-
Davidson Road King Classic. He’s been married to his
lovely wife, Teresa since 1996. Rick has served as presi-
Our love can never completely measure up to the
dent of the Northern VA Christian Riders, Chapter 348 of
greatness of God’s love for us. But with God’s the Christian Motorcyclists Association since 2003. And
help we can grow in that direction and strive to- is a Licensed Professional Pastoral Counselor, serving
as Lay-Counselor at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge,
ward that ideal. Jesus said, “This is my command- VA. He works full-time as a Computer Operations Super-
ment, that you love one another as I have loved visor for Inova Health System.

SOCIAL SECURITY - SPECIAL EXTRA The Stranger in My Home
EARNINGS for MILITARY CREDIT A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger
(Info source: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/military.htm) who was new to our small town. From the beginning,
Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer
There is a little known program/benefit for people who’ve and soon invited him to live with our family. The
served in the military prior to Jan 2002. Bring in DD-214 to stranger was quickly accepted and was around from
Social Security Office - you must ask for this benefit to receive then on.
it! Hang onto this info for Social Security down the road. It’s
not just for retirees but anyone who has served on active duty As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family.
prior to January 2002. Please pass this on to any folks you In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents
were complementary instructors: Mom taught me good
may know who have served on active duty who are entitled to
from evil, and Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger...
this benefit but you do have to ask for it! he was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound
Special Extra Earnings for Military Service for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and
Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your comedies.
military service from 1940 through 2001 can be credited to
your record for Social Security purposes. These extra earn- If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or
ings may help you qualify for Social Security or increase the science, he always knew the answers about the past,
amount of your Social Security benefit. understood the present and even seemed able to
Special extra earnings are granted for periods of active duty predict the future! He took my family to the first major
or active duty for training. Special extra earnings are not league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made
granted for inactive duty training. Note: Social Security cannot me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad
didn’t seem to mind.
add these extra earnings to your record until you file for Social
Security benefits. Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest
How You Get Credit For Special Extra Earnings: of us were shushing each other to listen to what he
The information that follows applies only to active duty military had to say, and she would go to the kitchen for peace
service earnings from Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.. and quiet. (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the
Here’s how the special extra earnings are credited: stranger to leave.)
Service In 1978 through 2001
For every $300 in active duty basic pay, you are credited with Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions,
an additional $100 in earnings up to a maximum of $1,200 but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them.
a year. If you enlisted after September 7, 1980, and didn’t Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home...
complete at least 24 months of active duty or your full tour, not from our friends, any visitors or us. Our longtime
visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that
you may not be able to receive the additional earnings. Check
burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my
with Social Security for details. mother blush.
Service In 1957 Through 1977
You are credited with $300 in additional earnings for each My Dad didn’t permit the liberal use of alcohol. But the
calendar quarter in which you received active duty basic pay. stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis.
Service In 1940 Through 1956 He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes
If you were in the military during this period, including atten- distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely) about
dance at a service academy, you did not pay Social Security sex. His comments were sometimes blatant,
taxes. However, your Social Security record may be cred- sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.
ited with $160 a month in earnings for military service from
September 16, 1940, through December 31, 1956, under the I now know that my early concepts about relationships
were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after
following circumstances:
time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he
You were honorably discharged after 90 or more days of was seldom rebuked... and NEVER asked to leave.
service, or you were released because of a disability or injury
received in the line of duty; or You are still on active duty; or More than fifty years have passed since the stranger
You are applying for survivors benefits and the veteran died moved in with our family. He has blended right in and
while on active duty. is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if
You cannot receive credit for these special extra earnings if you could walk into my parents’ den today, you would
you are already receiving a federal benefit based on the same still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for
years of service. There is one exception: If you were on active someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw
duty after 1956, you can still get the special earnings for 1951 his pictures. His name?....
through 1956, even if you’re receiving a military retirement
We just call him by his initials, “TV.”
based on service during that period.
He has a younger sister now. We call her “Computer.”

Club Directory
ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in Buell Owners in the DC area Shenandoah Valley HOG
the fight to protect our rights. Meets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D Monthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates 2nd Sunday next
“No matter what you ride, we want YOU! Info: Mike (703) 321-0714 month 2nd Tuesday.
Leg hotline 800-3-ABATE-4 Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle Club hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com
Bill Robinson, Chapter President
ABATE of VA/Blue Ridge Email: wrr1home@comcast.net SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES
Meets at 7 pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pano’s Rest. in Harrisonburg. Info: Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910 1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
(434) 248-6211 www.sonofthundermm.com peglegjoe@verizon.netWe meet every
Central VA Trail Riders first Saturday of each month at thunder alley
ABATE of VA/Battlefield Chapt. Meets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.
Meets 3rd Wed. @7:30 pm at Guisseppe’s Italian Rest. Contact Red Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073. Also we have
At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038 JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome. Come as you are
(434) 535-0608
Christian Motorcyclist Association – meeting place: Thunder Alley. Times: Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7
ABATE Blackwater Chapter of VA Northern Virginia Chapter 348 pm; Thurs.(Recovery Program) 7 pm. All our runs go to JC’S Recovery
Meets 2nd Tues at 7:30 pm, Jordans Rest. 1200 Armory Dr., www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Java Rock House – All people that we help through this house are by application
Franklin, VA in Manassas and acceptance based on they’re desire for help.
@ 9:30 am, President – Rick Saunders, webmaster@nvcrcma.com The Southern Cruisers Riding Club - Hill City Chapter of Lynchburg,
ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg & surrounding
counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434) 239-4170. Meetings CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area) Va. meets the second Wednesday of every month @ Vinny’s Italian
are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA Restaurant @ 7:00pm. Please contact the following if interested.
Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm Info: (540) 588-6191 Phil Stanley-First Officer @ jacker7@verizon.net. Rhonda Moyers,
Second Officer: rmoyers@verizon.net. Please visit our web site
ABATE of VA/Olde Dominion Chapter Concours Owners Group www.hillcitycruisers.com
Meets at JV’s Restaurant at 6666 Route 50, Falls Church, Virginia. COG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne
First Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Info odchapter@yahoo.com Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887 Southern Virginia American Legion Riders We are open to all bikes
Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874 & all Veterans’ & family members of Veterans. P O Box 57 Colonial
ABATE OF VA/Star City Email: psprague@shentel.net
Meets 7 pm, 2 Wed @ Starters, Colorado Street in Salem VA.
nd Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167, email: herbiewms@netscape.com
Info:(540) 985-6808.www.starcityabate.freeservers.com starcitya
bate@hotmail.com Down By Law 757 MC Club
www.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm” Star Touring & Riding Chapter 188
ABATE of VA/Tidewater Email: quietstormzx9@aol.com
5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://
Meets 3 Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk. Info: (757) 560-6892
rd
vbstar.mav.net email:ccnkcstarriders@aol.com, contact
hersheyc@wolrdnet.att.net EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA
Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com Lisa Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734
Llaufer1@cox.net
ABATE/FIRST CAPITOL CHAPTER
Meets 1st Sunday @ 10 am at Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757 5429 GWRRA chapter K of Roanoke
Richmond Road Meets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, Va
Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAK Meets the 3rd Thursday each month,
ABATE of River City Chapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897 check the website for more info.
Meets 3rd Sunday - Starting Sunday, Oct. 15 we will meet at 5pm at http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne
Talon’s (formerly known as Beefeater’s). Talon’s is located at 11800 GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA (804)458-4759 or
Hull Street Road (Rt.360) (804-744-9541). It’s about a mile east of 2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235 rjgagne1106@adelphia.net
Rt.288 (third light). Contact Steve at hawgske@msn.com or
(804) 743-2038 GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERS STAR touring and riding chapter 260 Winchester VA, meets 2nd
Meets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm Saturday, 9am at Golden Corral in Winchester,VA on 522. 4th Sunday
American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 54 - Chesapeake, VA For more info call (540) 265-2986 rides also. Email: starchapter260@yahoo.com for info
President Jack Wright (757) 465-8578, Ruddfan4life@cox.net
www.americancruisers.us Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26 TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION.
Website http//bikers.crusading.org/
“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Officer HRSC ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to
American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 57 - Va. Beach,Va. attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the area.
President Brian Brooner, E-Mail brooner1@cox.net Curzer1500@yahoo.com
Heaven Bound Bikers We’re all working together so that each one our rides/events can be
Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach) Meets 2nd Sat. each month 9am riders in South Hill (434) 372-3785 a scheduled not to conflict with others & then we can all have a successful
Christian Riding Group great ride after each meeting turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pm month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of Volvo
Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190 Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA
sluggo@armyofthelordva.org 4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026;
www.armyofthelordva.org rodneyrides@juno.com Virginia Bikers Association Inc.
www.heavenssaints.com P. O. Box 1591, Hillsville, VA 24343, www.vabikersassoc.org, email:
Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3 Friday at
rd
Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/C director@vabikersassoc.org
Bayside Harley-Davidson Meetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun Motorsports in
Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652 Virginia Freedom Riders
Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at Outer Banks Harley- P O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com
Davidson Honda Riders Club (HRC) President: Bernie Adams
Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm Stonewall Email: Bernie@vfr-race.com Membership Officer: Sandy Cartwright
Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc. Jackson VFD email: sandy@vfr-race.com
501 ©3 Non-Profit Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial 7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233 V MAX Owners Association
Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Office: (301) 893-
2900 Email: bikerswithheart@yahoo.com Eric Ellerman- Regional Director, 8009 Robincrest Ct.,
Indian Riders Group Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Website: www.fireupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart VA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com
Motto: We Ride Because We Care (919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660 cell, 150*132514*24
Nextel Direct Connect
LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V – Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of month Jimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia, 5901
Hampton Roads See www.ladyriderinc.com or write luv2ride@ladyriderinc.com Atteentee Rd
Meets 4 Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA
th Springfield, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15,
Club President – Susan Taylor (757) 531-1224 Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association Cell: 703-618-2333
blueknightsva5@yahoogroups.com www.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396 Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144 Roseway Ct.,
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm Richmond, VA 23235 info@queenbeezmsa.com Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIII Richmond Riders Williamsburg Riders MC Club
Meets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge www.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for Bikes in We meet at the Capitol Pancake and Waffle House at 800 Capitol
Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824 the Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason webmaster Landing Road, Williamsburg, VA on the 2nd Sunday of each month
@richmondriders.com (except May which is on the 2nd Sat. due to Mother’s day) at 9am for
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter X
Yorktown, VA www.blueknightsvax.com breakfast & leave by 10 am (unless earlier time is set by ride leader).
Rolling Thunder, Inc. – Chapter 4 VA We are usually headed off for a ride of about 75 – 300 miles depending
Blue Knights Virginia Chapter III Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s upon the weather and who shows up to ride. The club is open to all
Richmond, VA (804) 379-0578 2004 Ward Road makes of motorcycles and all abilities are welcome.
Website: www.rollingthunder1.com.
New members please email Kirk @ Wings Over History
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA XIII RTVA4@msn.com or Chris @ sp1r1wolf@msn.com Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc.
Danville, Virginia meets on 13th of every month Club President Appalachian Region N. Virginia District Georgia & Ken Sladak,
- Keith Johnson www.blueknightsvaxiii.com Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VA Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at
Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264 The American Legion Post 25.
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley- Women on Wheels
7609 Marshall Ave. Newport News , Va. (757) 245-4532. For more
Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969, Graffan information please contact Walt Troy (757) 874-4751 or Jenelle Barrack www.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER Call (800)
Reynolds (540) 588-6191, (757) 871-1143 or visit our website at 322-1969 or email: Ironheadbiker@yahoo.com
Dave Miller (540) 362-3962 www.rollingthunderva2.org

When I was 64 I decided I wanted to learn to ride a
motorcycle, having always been a passenger. I had
given up riding and training Arabian horses so I
wanted a new adventure and I wanted to meet other
people who ride. So I signed up for the Motorcycle
Safety Course and was so intimidated that I put down
the kickstand and walked away. I purchased this
1974 Honda CB200 with only 1100 miles on it. It was
stored in a garage for years. And so I learned and
practiced and rode on this bike. When I turned 65
two things happened, I received Medicare and I took
the test on my Honda and passed. A momentous
year for me. I continued riding the Honda but it is not
fast enough to go on the highways, so I had to stay
on the back roads, which was fun. My Husband al-
ways followed on his Fat Boy, but complained that he
could not get it out of 2nd gear when he followed me.
We went to a local Trike dealer and I tried one out and
fell in love with the safety of 3 wheels. I purchased a
2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and had it con-
verted to a Trike. Took me awhile to get used to the
way a Trike handles, especially on tight turns, but at
least I could keep up with the 2 wheel Harley’s. Jack
& I joined the newly formed HOG club, the Eastern
Shore Chapter of Ocean City, Md. in January 2006. I
became the Newsletter Editor and will continue to for
the second year. Jack & I will be driving to Sturgis
this year with the Pocomoke Hogs. We will have a
convoy of 4 vehicles and will trailer most of the way,
possibly taking turns riding the Bikes. Riding motor-
cycles keeps us young and we are having the time of
Peggy

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 16 years
old. That was 50 years ago when the population
was a lot less than today. Everyone in the Balti-
more neighborhood knew everyone, you did not
need a special license or a helmet and the streets
weren’t crowded. I didn’t have a tag on my first
bike and was never stopped by a policeman. And
if I did get in trouble with the local law, he knew my
Dad and would come to our house and tell on me
and Dad would give out the punishment. When I
got married I had no use for a 2 wheeler and had to
get a 4 wheeler. In the 70’s I was free to purchase
a motorcycle but didn’t keep it very long. Then in
the 80’s when Peg & I got married we were busy
working almost 7 days a week. We lived on the
water and had a boat and when we got off work
we would take a relaxing ride in the Newport Bay.
The first DelMarVa Bike Week was held at Camp
Whaley on Rt. 50. We did not have a Bike at that
time so we took our van but was unable to get in.
Only the 2 wheelers could gain entrance because
of limited parking. Just looking at all the Bikes on
the road prompted us to decide to buy one, a Har-
ley, which I would ride and Peg would be a passen-
ger. We took a trip to Laurel, Maryland and spent
the night with one of our daughters in anticipation
of stopping at the Annapolis Harley dealer in the
morning. Peg had called them and they had a few
used Harleys for sale. However, that was not to
be at that time. The next morning I was rushed to
the Howard County hospital where I spent several
days. In time I did recover and purchased a Har-
ley-Davidson Fat Boy. However, Peg no longer
wanted to ride on the back. She wanted her own
Bike and today rides a Harley Trike. We are Retired
and loving life.
Jack Grinath
Pocomoke City, Md.
Jack


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To let go is not to cut myself off,

To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning

To let go is to admit powerlessness,

To let go is not to try to change or blame anoth-

To let go is not to care for, but to care about.

To let go is not to fix, but to be supportive.

To let go is not to judge,

To let go is not to be in the middle arranging

To let go is not to be protective,

To let go is not to deny but to accept.

To let go is not to nag, scold, or argue,

To let go is not to adjust everything to my de-

To let go is not to criticize and regulate anyone

To let go is not to regret the past

To let go is to fear less and love more.

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Safe travels. Life is best just cruisin’.

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