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MOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.
JULY July 15th Saturday night by the Thunder Valley Band. Events
Ride To Work Day www.ridetowork.org (Since 1991) include * Texas Hold ‘Em style Poker Run - $6 entry
Jul 2nd-5th fee with $100 to best hand; * Bike Show - $5 entry fee;
Freedom Bike Fest - Fayetteville, NC Jul 17th - 19th * Motorcycle Rodeo. Admission: $10 for 1 day, $15 for
Gates open at 10 am on Thursday, July 2nd thru Carlisle Bike Fest – Carlisle, PA the weekend (does not include bike show fee, poker
Sunday, July 5th. Freedom Bike Fest has a 25-acre Adult Admission: Fri.- Sun. $8 /3-day Pass $15, Child run fee or camping). For more information visit our
parking lot on site. Parking is FREE. * $10 - 1 Day Admission: under 12- FREE, Family Friendly Event, website www.vabikersassoc.org. Email us at director@
Rally * $25 - 4 Day Rally. In the event of inclement Motorcycles Park Free on Grounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr vabikersassoc.org. Call (276)728-2466 or (540)320-
weather the show will not be interrupted. Tickets are Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. 717-243-7855. The Carlisle 0558. For camping reservations call (276)766-3703
sold on a “rain or shine” basis, and no refunds will be Bike Fest has been crafted with all motorcyclists in or (866)513-1773. For hotel reservations, call the
given for delays or cancellations due to bad weather. mind. This weekend-long event draws from the V-twin, Hampton Inn (276)728-2345 (approx 10.5 miles from
3049 Owen Dr., Fayetteville, NC. Call for Vendor and chopper, foreign, domestic and custom markets. The campground). Profits go to St. Jude’s Children’s
Bike Rally Information: 843-267-3477 http://www. entertainment, vendors and activities draw thousands Research Hospital. Sponsored by Virginia Bikers
freedombikefest.com/ of bikers to the Fairgrounds for this show. Highlights: Association, DLB Construction, Turman Log Homes,
Manufacturers Midway featuring Kuryakin and Demo Grayson National Bank, Harley-Davidson of Wytheville,
Jul 4th Rides from Yamaha and Kawasaki. Garage-Girls New River Nissan, Dewayne’s ATV & Bike Shop, and
Gloucester Red Cross – Gloucester, VA Ultimate Biker Makeover, Biker Billy, “Harley” the dog Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group.
Independence Day is a day when we should extend and much more! Bands on Stage All-Weekend, Stunt
ourselves to help our fellow man. It is no secret that shows, Rat Rod Revival, and Carlisle Fighter Fest Jul 25th
the American Red Cross practices this on a daily basis. Motorcycle Giveaways. www.carlisleevents.com Fur Horse & Steel Horse Poker Run - Dillwyn, VA
The Red Cross is there for us in our time of need Bike Run – Meet for breakfast at 9am if desired!
without question. But there comes a time when we Jul 18th Leaving Theresa’s Place (Dillwyn) @ 10 am. $20
should be there to help the American Red Cross. It is 2nd Annual Weekend Blast - Dirt Drags @ Slade’s driver, and $5 passenger. Both to draw cards. Be ready
not common knowledge that the Gloucester Chapter of Park - Surry, VA July 18th & 19th. Live Band Saturday. for a fun, gorgeous 4 ½ hr ride thru beautiful rural Va!
the American Red Cross is easily one of the neediest Saturday ATVs ONLY. Sunday MOTORCYCLES ONLY. Ending at Cedar Run Ranch. HORSE RUN – leaving
chapters in the state of Virginia. While most chapters Double Elimination all weekend. Gates open 9 a.m. Cedar Run Ranch at 9 am for a beautiful, fun 5 hour
have numerous sources of income, the Gloucester Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. trail ride – ending at the ranch. $25 per rider, to draw
chapter relies on its community for charity. Due to Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash- cards as well! Once at the Ranch – Cards will be
economical issues, the Gloucester is on the verge All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. “played” and winners determined! 1st place - $500 2nd
of closing its doors. The citizens of Gloucester have No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe place - $250 3rd place $100, The FUN does not end
benefitted greatly from the goodwill of the Gloucester Brookman (804)221-3959. here! The fun does not end when the rides are done!
Red Cross. I am organizing a fund raiser event to help There will be live music from 2pm until……….. Great
bring much needed revenue and awareness to keep Jul 18th prize raffles, food, drink (BYOB as well). We have 5
the doors open. The event will be a motorcycle poker Run For Fun - Chesapeake/Virginia Beach, VA GREAT bands lined up to play – Country, Bluegrass,
run on July 4. The event will begin at the Gloucester Motorcycle Run. Cost $15 per driver, $5 per passenger. Classic and Southern Rock. If you don’t join in the
Wal Mart and will extend into the country roads of Additional hands $10 each. 2 to 4 wheeled vehicles ride, you are more than welcome to come out for the
Mathews, Kilmarnock, Saluda, Tappahannock and welcomed! Registration 8:30am - 10:30am Khedive music – for a donation of $10. Join in on the raffles,
will end at the gorgeous Beaver Dam Park located on Temple, 645 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake, VA. 23320, as well as the good time! For more info : Please
Fary’s Mill Rd in Gloucester. The cost of the event will Breakfast sandwiches & coffee available. Last bike out contact, Becky (434)547-9952 melitapop3@yahoo.
be $20 per bike and $5 for an extra hand. The cost will at 10:30am. Ends at AJ Gator’s (Fairfield Shopping com. Rich (434)841-3472,richpale@earthlink.net,
include the food and beverages at the end of the ride. Plaza - Va Beach). Games, 50/50, Awards & Door Dewitt (434)547-7217, Curtis (434)983-3933, Kenny
Registration will begin at 8:30 at the Gloucester Wal Prizes. Sponsored by: AJ Gator’s Sports Bar and Grill, Harlow (434)983-2221(Cedar Run Ranch). Log on to
Mart and the last bike should leave out at 10:30. Come Clutch Bar and Grill, Fossil Rock Inn. Proceeds benefit VAloggers.org, and click on the Log a Load tab for info.
enjoy a beautiful country ride and help support a much local Shrine activities. are not tax deductible. For more Camping and Cabins will be available at the ranch.
deserved cause. For more information, you can contact info (757) 630-0228 or (757) 439-1484 or As well as stable rentals, etc. Please contact Kenny
me at jforehand@gloucesterva.info or (804)815-0558 www.khedive.org. Harlow or Deb at (434)983-2221. PLEASE COME
ON OUT FOR A GREAT TIME TO BENEFIT THE
July 4th Jul 19th KIDS!!!!!!!!
Independence Day (Government offices closed Fri ABATE Poker Run – Brandy Station, VA
7/3) Culpeper ABATE of Virginia Poker Run. Ride starts at Jul 25th
American Twins, Brandy Rd, Brandy Station, VA. Sign Midsummer Biker Bash, band, food and more –
Jul 4th up from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.. 100 mile scenic route Chesapeake, VA IRON TRIBE,VIRGINIA. Annual
Fireworks & MORE!!!! – Staunton, VA ending at Donna & Russell’s pool hall (ok, it’s a nice Midsummer Biker Bash, noon till 4.00pm, Saturday
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell, 213 Rolling garage) on Rte 522 in Culpeper, VA. Contact Director July 25 2009. $10..00 Donation for food, BBQ and
Thunder Lane, Staunton, VA 24401, 540-213-RIDE. Tim Dalman at 540-219-6366 for more information. side dishes, live band, swap meet, 50/50 and more. To
Visit www.shenandoahhd.com for details be held at Lazy Horse Bar and Grill 565 Cedar Road,
Jul 23rd - 26th Chesapeake,VA
July 9th – 11th Motorcycle Mama’s Ride In - Maggie Valley, NC
Delaware/Maryland State HOG Rally – Gaithersburg, The 1st Annual Maggie Valley, NC Female Enthusiasts Jul 25th
MD www.mddestatehogrally.com Motorcycle Ride In! July 23-26, 2009. Host Hotel Iron Butt Benefit Ride – Colonial Heights, VA
and location of the event: Maggie Valley Inn and Benefit The Madison Mingloski Foundation. Sponsored
July 11th Conference Center, 70 Soco Road (Hwy 19) Maggie by SOUTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER, AMERICAN
Poker Run for Women Supporting Women – Valley, NC. Registration includes Thursday night LEGION RIDERS. This a 24 Hour Ride to Collect
Fruitland, MD This is the 5th annual Breast Cancer welcome BBQ, Live Music, Fashion Show, Banquet, Funds by Either Pledges per Mile or By Donations.
Poker Run for Women Supporting Women. It is a Vendors, Maps with suggested Rides, Discount This Is a Rain or Shine Event. Beginning At: American
3 hr 80 mile ride through Wicomico, Somerset and coupons for local attractions, “Wheels Through Time Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Ave, Colonial
Worcester Co. The fee is 20.00 per rider and 10.00 Museum” will be open in honor of our event. Register Heights, VA. Bike Odometers Will Be Recorded At
per passenger. Registration time is 9-10:30 with last online at http://www.mountaingoldproductions.com. Registration From 8AM To 10AM Saturday Morning.
bike out at 11:00. The ride starts and ends at Redman Registration cost: $35 early registration by May Returning Bikes Odometers Will Be Checked
Tony Tank tribe#149 at 103 Clyde Ave., Fruitland, MD. 15th. $45 after May 15th. Gate pass only: $5 per In Sunday Morning from 8AM To 10AM. • $10
The date is Sat July 11th. The prizes are 100.00 75.00 day. Organized by: Mountain Gold Productions, Registration Fee To Go To Foundation. Cash Prizes
and 50.00 dollars. Any questions please call http://www.mountaingoldproductions.com, wendy@ for the Rider with Highest Mileage Cash Prizes for the
410 546 7880 mountaingoldproductions.com Rider with the Most Pledges. First Place: 100 Dollars;
Second Place: 75 Dollars; Third Place: 50 Dollars.
July 12th – 14th Jul 24th – 25th 50/50 Raffle. Madison Mingloski has a Very Rare Form
West Virginia State HOG Rally – Canaan Valley, WV Thunder on the Mountain IV - Hillsville, VA of Leukemia. She Is a Granddaughter of a Post 284
www.wvstatehogrally.com Held at Lake Ridge RV Resort just outside of Hillsville, Legionnaire and Daughter of a S.A.L. Member, so she
VA. Live Music Friday night by Divided We Fall & is Family to All of Post 284. The Foundation is Setup
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 4
List your event free @ www.thunderroads-virginia.com
to Help the Family With All The Costs of Traveling to Aug 14th - 16th August 21st and Saturday August 22nd. Gates will open
the Doctors, Hospitals, Missing Work Due to Those Motorcycle Rodeo XVI - Lanexa, VA at 4 pm on Friday. This event will feature a bike show,
Visits, and to Help Making Madison as Comfortable as 1st CAPITOL CHAPTER, ABATE of VA. Includes Swap biker games for adults and kids, live bands, great food
Possible. Please Bring All Contributions and Donations Meet – Rendezvous - Bike and Car Show. Rockahock and drinks, $10 bottomless beer mug.There will also be
to Registration on Saturday, July 25th. For Additional Campground, 1428 Outpost Rd, Lanexa, VA. Email VCW Pro Wrestling matches held on Saturday afternoon.
Information Contact: George Ahrend, (804) 691-2399 rockahock@hughes.net. Motorcycle games etc. will Camping with hot showers will be available on site. All bikes
are welcome.Vendor spots are still available. There is no
take place between noon and 9 PM Sat 15 Aug. $15 charge for vendors. This rally is sponsored by Parksley
AUGUST each or $25 per couple - includes access and entrance Vol. Fire Co. and all proceeds benefit the fire company. For
to all events Sat and Sun. Does not include the cost more information please contact us at (757)709-4655 or
Aug 1st of camping. $10 per entry if only attending the Sunday (757)665-6977. We can be reached by email at pvfcrally@
Miss Shenandoah Harley-Davidson & Last Band bike and car show. Food, soft drinks & water for sale yahoo.com
Standing – Staunton, VA *Live pageant *Battle of the Sat & Sun. http://www.1st-capitol-abate.org
bands *Lots of sales and fun promotions. Shenandoah Aug 21st – 22nd
Harley-Davidson/Buell, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Aug 15th Bayside BIG BASH – Portsmouth, VA
Staunton, VA 24401, 540-213-RIDE. Visit www. Geneive Shelter Poker Run - Va. Beach/ National Band, Vendors, Food, Over 100 Door Prizes,
shenandoahhd.com for details Chesapeake, VA August 15,2009. Third Annual Poker VIP Party. The end of summer BIG Bash Party at Bayside
Run to Benefit the Geneive Shelter for Victims of Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth, VA. www.baysidehd.com
Aug 1st Domestic Violence. Hosted by the Booze Fighters 757 397-5550
3rd Annual Back to School Bash – Newport News, MC Chapter#38. Starts at Smackwater Jacks Va.
VA The 3rd Annual Back to School Bash will be held Beach Blvd. Registration from 9:30 til 11:30am. Ends Aug 21st & 22nd
on Saturday, August 1st, at the Quaker Steak & Lube, at Lazy Horse Bar and Grill, Cedar Rd. Chesapeake, 4th Annual Hawgs, Hosses & Hinies Roundup – Lanexa,
12832 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA. Rain date Va. 50/50, Great Door Prizes, Trophies and more. All VA Rockahock Campgrounds, Inc., 1428 Outpost Road,
is Sunday, August 2nd. This year’s event is proudly Clubs and Independent riders are welcome, bike or Lanexa, VA 23089, 804-966-8362. Three days of live
sponsored by Quaker Steak & Lube of Newport News, cage. For more information call Papa Bear entertainment on our amphitheater stage situated on the
the Hampton Roads Navy League, Wicked Sisters @(757)286-4355. banks of the Chickahominy River. This year’s entertainment
Café of Virginia Beach, Dyno Tuned Performance of lineup features the 2009 Triple Threat Tour - Diamond
Chesapeake, Hop’s Place of Hampton, Hooters of Aug 16th Rio with special guest Little Texas and Restless Heart.
Hampton Roads, and Trophy World, Inc. of Newport 2nd Annual Vetshouse, Inc. Poker Run – Norfolk,VA This is weekend you don’t want to miss!!! Local favorites
News. This year’s show is also an official sanctioned 2nd Annual Vetshouse, Inc. Poker Run - Norfolk, will keep the party going all weekend. Enjoy great food
VA. - Sponsored by VFW Riders of Hampton Roads & and merchandise vendors, bike games, bike show, and
event of the Chryslers Owners Group. The event is free Knuckleheads Roadhouse - to support VETSHOUSE, much more. Spend the weekend riding and relaxing. At
to the public, and is open to all makes, models, and INC., a privately financed transitional program giving Rockahock you can have it all while you get away from it
years of vehicles…including trucks and SUVs, antique a hand-up (not a hand-out) to homeless vets in the all! Full hookup RV sites, primitive RV sites, tent camping
cars, exotic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, race cars, Tidewater area. Fee: $15/Rider & $10/Passanger and Yurt & Cottage rentals available. Call now to make
tuner cars, motorcycles, etc. Registration is $20 for all - Register from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at VFW Post your reservations!!!!! Ticket Prices: Friday Only - $15.00.
cars, trucks and SUVs, and $10 for all motorcycles. 4809 - 5728 Bartee Street, Norfolk (Behind Lone Star Saturday Only - $35.00. Weekend - $45.00. For more
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be “goody Steak House on Military Hwy. at Rt 264. Music - Food information visit www.rockahock.com or call us at 804-966-
bags” and dash plaques for the first 50 registered - Best & Worst Hand Prizes - Live Auction. Come out 8362.
participants, food, music, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and support our homeless vets! For more info - call
and vehicle displays…and don’t forget the Pinup Bob Staicer @ (757) 681-5765 - or Knuckleheads Aug 21st – 23rd
Angels and Hooters Girls! Awards will be given the top Roadhouse @ (757) 644-6220. 1st Annual Scooter Trash Mountain Crawl Virginia
two vehicles in each of the 43 classes…as well as Best Beach, VA Friday Evening Pre-Ride Meet & Greet Party at
of Show and Best Club Participation awards! For more Aug 16th Knuckleheads Roadhouse,401 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia
information and details, please visit www.hr-mopar. Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park – Surry, VA Beach, VA. 23462.Live Entertainment, Dinner Buffet, Cold
info, and click on the “Back to School Bash 2009” link Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not Beverages and Great Friends. 7:00 PM til closing. Saturday
or the “Back to School Bash” banner. All money raised racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. morning ride leaves Knuckleheads at 8:00AM. The scenic
will go directly to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro route will run along US 460 to Petersburg, Lynchburg and
Hospital! Please mark this event on your personal and/ Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! Bedford,VA. Continuing to Peaks of Otter up the The Blue
or club calendar as one of the events that you definitely For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Ridge Parkway to Shenandoah Harley Davidson, Staunton,
plan to attend this year, and help make this year’s Aug. 23rd. Va. The ride will continue to Lexington, Va. to attend Hull’s
event a huge success as we help in the fight against Drive-In for a Double Feature under the stars 50’s style. We
Aug 16th have negotiated an inclusive price of $25.00 pp for Movie
catastrophic childhood diseases. Voucher, Hull’s T-Shirt and Back Yard Picnic Buffet. Along
4th Annual Rally for RAACE - A Charity Motorcycle
Ride & Family Fund Day Event – Harford County, MD the route we will stop at pre-arranged pit stops, places to
Aug 3rd – 9th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Sturgis, SD eat and points of interest. Hotels have been blocked in
www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com (Since 1938) Start: Jones Junction - Bel Air, Maryland, 9:00 a.m. Virginia Beach, Va and Lexington, Va. for your convenience.
registration / 12:00 p.m start. Music & Entertainment, For information contact “Grizz” at buckislanddecoys@
Aug 5th – 9th East Coast Sturgis – Little Orleans, MD Raffles, Food & Drinks. End: Chesapeake Harley- aol.com or Herkman at hwm@cox.net. Mailing address
www.eastcoaststurgis.com (Since 2003) Davidson, Darlington, MD. 2:00 p.m. Post Party, Mountain Crawl P.O. Box 60, Montebello, Va. 24464
Music & Entertainment by “Sir Psycho” & “Flip Side”.
Aug 8th Raffles, Food, Drinks & Many Vendors offering a wide Aug 22nd
Pamplin 4th Annual Poker Run – Pamplin, VA variety of products. Fees: $30 pp (children 12 & under Save the Ta-Ta’s Bike Show – Fredericksburg, VA
Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS 4th Annual Poker are free). Pre-register by August 3, 2009 & receive The Eagle Riders of Fredericksburg invite you to help in our
Run. Prepare to enjoy a ride through scenic and a commemorative event t-shirt and complimentary effort for Breast Cancer Research. Breakfast Buffet $8.00
historical Appomattox County where our country re- breakfast day of ride. All motorcycles are welcome! (Breakfast Served-9:30 am-11:00 am). Registration-10
united. Retrace many of the original miles that Lee and If you need further information about The RAACE AM-Noon. $15.00 Entry Fee. Live Music. Rain date-August
Grant and the many soldiers that fought for the freedom Foundation, the 4th Annual Rally for RAACE, vendor 29. Early Bird Participation Gift to First 25 Registrants.
we enjoy today. Saturday, August 8th, 2009. (Rain or sponsor opportunities, please visit our website at fredericksburgeagleriders@gmail.com
Date August 15th, 2009). • 9:00 a.m. – First Bike out http://www.raace.org, give us a call at 1-800-755-KIDS
• 11:00 a.m. – Last Bike out • Auction • Rodeo • Bike or e-mail us at rally@raace.org. Wishing you many Aug 29th
safe journeys! Vickie - The RAACE Foundation Ride for the Warriors 2 – Yorktown, VA
Show • Door Prizes • $ 10 per hand • Band – featuring
“Southland Band” • Free Vendor Spaces available The Brothers In Arms - Yorktown Chapter will be hosting
Aug 20th – 22nd their second Ride for the Warriors to benefit the Intrepid
• Food available on grounds • Donations welcomed North Carolina State HOG Rally – Mt Airy, NC
• Everyone’s invited • Music – 7:00 pm at: 15935 Fallen Heroes Fund. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund has
www.ncstatehogrally.com provided more than $65 million in support for the families
Thomas Jefferson Hwy (Route 47), Pamplin. Check of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for
out our web page for updates. Proceeds benefit: EMS Aug 21st – 22nd severely wounded military personnel and veterans. There
Division, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department & EMS, 10th Annual Eastern Shore of VA’s Motorcycle will be plenty of ride and door prizes. $10.00/rider and
Inc., 2394 Pamplin Road, Pamplin, Virginia 23958. Rally - Parksley, VA Parksley,Virginia The 10th annual $5.00/passenger. For details on registration go to
Details: http://www.geocities.com/pamplinfire/ Virginia’s Eastern Shore Rally will be held on Friday www.biamc-yorktown.com.
ikers are an incredibly patriotic not specifically addressed in the U.S Code, bike or mounted to its “marching right”;
Proud To Be An American
that is, to the rider’s right sitting on the
motorcycle. When the U.S. flag is on your
bike with other non-national flags (POW/
MIA, service banners, fraternal flags,
etc.), the U.S. flag is placed at the center
and at the highest point of the group.
According to the United States Flag Code,
NO flag should ever be larger or displayed
higher than the U.S. flag. If the U.S.
flag is displayed on your bike with those
of any other nation, the flags should be
approximately equal in size and flown
from separate staffs of the same height,
with the U.S. flag to the marching right
and other countries’ flags arranged to
the left in alphabetical order in English.
International usage forbids the display
of the flag of one nation above that of
another nation in time of peace. The order
of precedence for flags generally is nations
first, states (host state first, then others
in the order of admission) districts and
territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico,
etc.), military (in order of establishment:
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard,
Air Force), then any others.
Also noteworthy, when the American flag
is painted on the side of a motorcycle
or other vehicle, the custom is that the
stars face toward the front of the vehicle,
regardless of which side the flag is on
(giving the impression that the flag is flying
in the wind as the vehicle moves forward).
The flag of the United States of America
represents a living country and is itself
considered a living thing. Proper display
reflects pride in country and respect for
your motorcycle!
Taking this one step further, there are also
proper procedures for disposing of U.S.
flags when they are old, torn, worn, or
dirty. The flag, when it is in such condition
that it is no longer a fitting emblem for
display, should be destroyed in a dignified
way, preferably by burning.
Most American Legion Posts regularly
conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony,
often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub
Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl
Scout Troops retire flags regularly as
well. Contact your local American Legion
Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the
availability of this service.
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 8
Dear Readers – I run this once a year in hopes that
someone, anyone, who is not familiar with the motor- I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather
cycle community, will pick up a copy of this magazine jackets and gloves. But you didn’t see
out of curiosity - we are all curious creatures who are
usually intrigued with finding out about the unknown. me and my brothers donate our old
Maybe after reading this, it will help them realize that ones to those that had none.
bikers are not always who they have been stereo-
typed to be. Maybe they will gain a better awareness
& respect for the riders that are travelling on the same
roads that they do. Maybe, just maybe…it may save
a life. ~ Kelly ~
I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.
JUST A BIKER But you didn’t see me cry as my
children were born or have their name
written over and in my heart.
I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you
didn’t see me going home to be with my family.
I saw you pull your child closer
when we passed each other on the I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you
sidewalk. But you didn’t see me didn’t see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.
playing Santa at the local Mall.
I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn’t see me pat my
child’s hands knowing she was safe behind me.
I saw you change your mind about I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
going into the restaurant when But you didn’t see me squeeze my wife’s leg when she told me to take
you saw my bike parked out front. the next turn.
But you didn’t see me attending a
meeting to raise more money for the I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn’t see me get
hurricane relief. soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you roll up your window and I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you
shake your head when I rode by. But didn’t see me trying to turn right.
you didn’t see me riding behind you
when you flicked your cigarette butt I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But
out the car window. you didn’t see me leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn’t see
I saw you frown at me when I smiled me. I wasn’t there.
at your children. But you didn’t see
me, when I took time off from work
to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you go home to your family. But
you didn’t see me. Because I died that
day you cut me off.
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Three Headlights
There are 3 headlights missing
from our group tonight
Two we will get back and one we won’t
No matter how much we wish we might
His light will always be bright
In our hearts and minds
But the world is dimmer without him in it
He’s gone ahead on the road alone
I’m sure he’ll be there to greet us
and guide us home
When our own rides come to an end
With heavy hearts and saddened eyes
We say goodbye to our dear friend
Redneck
Storm Cellar
And at some point,
you have to give up
the Daisy Dukes.
ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.
Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas
Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, nvcrmail@msn.com Richmond, Va.
SStacy@eqt.com 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with
us anyway. It’s not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides
ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at president@star440.org or
meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA go the www.star440.org
22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-
6366 or TimDalman@comcast.net Moose Riders District 8
Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email:
ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter ( Williamsburg , VA ) meets 9AM every 1st Sunday at kimandbubba1@verizon.net or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: hawgdawgrose@
Beachcomber's Restaurant, 8811 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown , wmconnect.com
VA 23692. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Gene Spare at 757-
903-6541 or JESpare@verizon.net TAMA – Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association. ALL clubs or any
organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet
ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that
Tuesday at Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict with others & then
Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd
EvoTronco1@wmconnect.com Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of
Volvo Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA. www.tamaevents.com
ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA)
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