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 CONTENTS
Calendar Of Events............................................4
Proud To Be An American..............................8
Hot Shots..............................................................12
KISS.....................................................................15
Clubs & Organizations..................................23
The Joker’s Wild..............................................28
Biker Friendly Directory..............................32
NCOM News Bytes..........................................36
On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39
Advertisers Index..........................................40
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Greetings friends! It’s Biker Appreciation Month
folks…THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!!!! This issue is
dedicated to all the riders of the Mid-Atlantic for
everything that they do to help other people. Three
years ago, I came up with the idea of setting aside
a special month in our magazine to honor those
who ride. It seems like there is a month dedicated
for one group or cause or another, so why not have
a month honoring bikers? With the idea in mind, I
chose the month of October & Biker Appreciation
Month was born. Our front cover is designed with a
picture collage that represents our biker community
participating in events & their love of motorcycles.
The pictures & logos along the bottom are from our
wonderful cover sponsors who cared enough to send
a personalized message to all of you in this month’s
Proud To Be An American section. We’d like to say
a big THANKS to Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law
Group, Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell, Graffiti’s
Ink Gallery, Geico Powersports & the Bikers For Tykes
& Troops Motorcycle Rally, Attorney Greg Sandler and
Outlanders for their support & sponsorship for this
year’s dedication. We encourage all biker friendly
businesses to do a little something special for you this
month….you certainly deserve it!
It doesn’t matter what you ride out there on the
roads....the main thing is that you ARE riding. We all
share the common ground of enjoying the wind in our
faces & riding on 2 or 3 wheels. We’re a unique group
of individuals who carry a special sense of adventure
& love of freedom on the road. We totally understand
why dogs love to stick their heads out of car windows
& look so happy doing it. Do you ever notice how
people in cars look at you in amazement as you’re
riding or while you’re stopped at a light?....most times,
they wish they could be where you are.
Don’t forget to email your Hot Shot pictures to us
anytime….we LOVE putting them in for you! Thanks
so much for your support of our magazine - Thunder
Roads wouldn’t be here without you! Have a great
month out there everyone & enjoy the cool Fall
weather.
We wish you Peace in your homes, Love in your
hearts & much Happiness in all your days….until next
month – stay safe!
Kelly

OCTOBER
Sept 30th – Oct 3rd
Myrtle Beach Bike Days
Myrtle Beach, SC
www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
Oct 3rd
Clifford Ruritan Old Fashioned Sorghum Festival – Clifford,
VA Come see the Ruritans cook Old Fashioned Sorghum
Molasses and Brunswick Stew in the village of Clifford, Virginia.
Watch the VA State Championship Jousting Tournament. See
and talk with Civil War reenactors. Enjoy food, music, dancing,
entertainment, arts & crafts, antiques, gifts, collectibles,
jewelry, quilts, wood crafts, garden ornaments & more!
Proceeds benefit local community charities. Free admittance,
$5 parking for cars, $1 motorcycle parking (It’s a BEAUTIFUL
ride!). State Road 610, between Hwy 29 and SR151, 755
Fletchers Level Road, Clifford, VA, 24533
(434) 946-2208
Oct 3rd
Hampton Roads H-D 31st Anniversary
Yorktown, VA Visit www.hrhd.com for details or call
(757) 872-7223
Oct 3rd
Poker Run for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Prince George, VA Poker Run to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital will be held rain at shine on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2009
from Colonial Harley Davidson, 1701 Temple Ave., Prince
George, Va. 23875, . Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., first bike
out at 10, last bike out at 11. $10 for driver and $5 for rider.
This ride is approximately 100 miles round trip. There will be a
DJ & live music, food and drink (no alcohol), various vendors,
MOPAR car show, door prizes, raffle and 50/50. Again,
this will be held in Prince George, Va. to benefit St. Jude’s
Children’s Hospital. For additional information, please contact
smcgee1212@gmail.com, see http://capitalcityscrc.org or call
804-347-3345.
Oct 3rd
Fall Bash
Mineral, VA Wilson’s Custom Scooters Fall Bash, 11637
Jefferson Hwy, Mineral V.A. 23117. We will be having our Fall
Bash on October 3rd 2009 events include a bike rodeo, bike
show, live band, poker run food and refreshments fun for all.
Oct 3rd
Departure Bike Works Open House Party
Richmond, VA Come celebrate 37 years with us at Departure
Bike Works. See what is going on at the shop and look at our
latest builds. The event will be held rain or shine at our shop:
5216 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224.You can call the
shop at 804-231-0244 or e-mail us at parts@departure.com
check us out at: http://www.departure.com.
Oct 4th
Tama Poker Run & Bike Show
Chesapeake, VA Tama Poker Run & Bike Show Sunday
October 4, 2009.Poker Run Registration 9:30-11:00 at Lazy
Horse, 565 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake, VA.23322 (757)549-0367
and First Flight Motorcycles 8291 Caratoke Hwy. Powell’s Point
N.C.(252)491-5080.$10 Per Bike, $5 Per Passenger. Bike
Show Registration 11:00-1:00 at Softtails Saloon 198 Shortcut
Rd. Barco, N.C.(252)453-8436. Bike Show Classes: Ladies,
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List your event free @ www.thunderroads-virginia.com
HD Sportster, HD Rubbermount, HD Touring, HD Softail,
Foreign, Chopper, Antique, Factory Custom, and Special
Construction. Food & Entertainment. For info contact Holly
Hoffler at (757)538-3944 or http://tama.crusading.org
Oct 4th
“Bikers For Becker” Charity Poker Run
Newport News, VA The B.U.B.B.A. Riding Club will be
proudly hosting the “Bikers For Becker” Charity Poker Run,
Sunday, October 4, 2009. Event Location is the Kiln Creek
Farm Fresh Grocery Store, 200 Arthur Way, Newport News,
VA 23602. Registration begins at 11:00AM with the Last Bike
out at 12:30PM. Registration fee is $10.00 per rider, $5.00
for passengers and $5.00 for additional hands(You can
purchase as many hands as you like…). There will be coffee
& doughnuts available!!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! The ride will
consist of approximately a 1-½ hour, 50-mile long ride from
Newport News, through Yorktown, back through Newport
News and into Poquoson. The ride ends at the Poquoson City
Swimming Pool Parking Lot, 16 Municipal Drive, Poquoson,
VA 23662.
Prizes for Best & Worst hands!!! There will be food, drinks,
LIVE music, raffle for prizes, 50/50 drawing, awards and much
more... T-shirts for the event will be on sale...
All proceeds from the event are to help with medical
expenses for young Kevin Becker, who was diagnosed
on June 10, 2009 with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.
He is currently undergoing intense chemotherapy. For
more information, contact the B.U.B.B.A. Riding Club at
bullislandunitedbigbikesassoc@hotmail.com
Oct 2nd – 4th
2nd Annual Outer Banks Bike Fest – Harbinger & Nags
Head, NC Bike Show, Poker Run, Guided Tours. Kitty Hawk
Harley-Davidson/Nags Head Harley-Davidson.
www.kittyhawkhd.com 252-491-2091
Oct 9th – 10th
Rumble Through The Tunnels-Fleet Ride Portsmouth, VA
Largest Motorcycle Event to Honor our Troops. Welcome Party,
Live Music, Vendors, Miss Fleet Ride Contest, Tattoo Contest.
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Give-A-Way!! Bayside Harley-
Davidson. Portsmouth, VA/I-264/Exit 5. www.baysidehd.com
757 397-5550
Oct 10th
Southside H-D Open House
Virginia Beach, VA Info . 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com
Oct 10th
Cycle Thunder Open House
Richmond, VA Cycle Thunder in Richmond VA will be having
it’s fall open house on October 10, 2009. Lots of food, great
prices on all the gear you need for fall riding, bike show with
prizes, other vendors, door prizes and more to come. Sign up
for our email updates at www.cyclethunder.com. See some
pictures of our spring openhouse on our facebook page or on
our website. www.cyclethunder. SEE YOU THERE!
Oct 10th
IronAzz 500 Mile Ride
Hey Raider Riders - On October 10th the 9th Annual IronAzz
Ride will be taking place. It is a 500 mile ride to raise money
for Feed the Children and a 50/50 raffle to raise money for
Families of the Wounded. You do not have to ride the whole
500 miles if you don’t want to. There will be prizes, BBQ,
T-Shirts, Band, etc... We have a ton of info available at the
following forum. http://www.ironazz.proboards.com
Please come support this worthwhile ride... –Don
Oct 10th
R.P.M. LONESTAR “INTREPID FALLEN HEROS“
CAR AND BIKE SHOW
Colonial Heights, VA R.P.M. Lonestar “Intrepid Fallen Hero’s
Car / Bike Show” at SouthPark Mall!!, Colonial Heights, Va.
October 10 - (Rain date Oct 17th) 10-4 pm please register
by 1pm, From Exotic Lamborghini’s ,Import Tuners, Muscle
Cars, SUV’s, Trucks, Classics, Bikes, Choppers etc etc,
over 40 Trophy classes, Hottest Swimsuit competition,
Milk Drinking Contest! Weight lifting competition, /////Alpine
Blowout Supersale!, Up to 75% off RPM products, Tons of
free giveaways from RPM ( East Coast Tint Championship
Tint Gift certificates, Digital Wheel Alignments, HID’s, /////
Alpine, Sony, Pioneer Car Audio, Alarms,IPODs,& local
Sponsor businesses!) Free set of Rims! Free Cool Gifts 1st 50
registrations, Kids Raffle! GREAAAT Charity!!! go to youtube.
com (keyword- rpm hooters) to view the last show, more info
go to rpmsuperstore.com, email info@rpmsuperstore.com call
Mark at 804-306-7712
Oct 11th
Fall Foliage Poker Run
Beautiful Poker Run thru the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
with the Shenandoah Valley Harley Owners Group cost $10 all
riders welcome prizes awarded weather/h.o.g hotline
540-946-9992 or www.shenandoahhog.com
Oct 11th
8th Annual Suffolk Swamp Roar
Suffolk, VA A scenic 80-mile escorted ride around The Great
Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. $20 per person
includes event t-shirt, post-ride reception with food and
entertainment and free entry into Peanut Fest. Suffolk Visitor
Center at 757-514-4130 or http://www.Suffolk-Fun.com
Oct 15th – 18th
Biketoberfest
Daytona Beach, FL
Oct 17th
Arizona Joe’s & Graffitis Bike Show
Mechanicsville, VA Bike Show at Arizona Joes in beautiful
downtown Mechanicsville, Virginia, to benefit Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. All proceeds will be donated to help fight
breast cancer. Live bands, demonstrations, and trophies.
Sponsored by Arizona Joe’s Pub and Grille, Graffiti’s Ink
Gallery, and Richmond Harley Davidson. Please contact Rex
Wiltshire at (804) 240-2114 for more information
Oct 17th
Benefit Ride for Larry Shaffer
Franklin, VA Benefit ride for Larry Shaffer. October 17 Freds
Restaurant Franklin VA contact Jim Cushing 757 620 9022
Oct 17th
Komen Race for the Cure sponsored by the Old Dudes M.C.
Virginia Beach, Va 31 The Old Dudes M.C. is the presenting
sponsor of 2009 Komen Race for the Cure. Chix Custom
Cycles unveiling of the 2010 ODMC poker run bike raffle.
Tickets for bike on sale that day. Chris Henry Sec/Tres ODMC
757-635-5979 http://www.OldDudesMC.com

Oct 18th
First Annual Fallen Rider Ride & Fundraiser
Virginia Beach, VA Ride, Fundraiser and After Party for April
Benner. Start and Registration: Chix Custom Cycles, 3745
Shore Drive, Va Beach. Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30
AM. Ride leaves from Chix at 11:45 sharp to conclude at
Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 401 N Witchduck Rd, Va Beach,
by 12 NOON. $10.00 per Rider, $5.00 per Passenger. ALL
PROCEEDS OF THIS YEARS EVENT GO TO APRIL BENNER
TO HELP PAY HER MEDICALS BILLS. Music by Motorpsychic
@ 1:30 PM * LIVE AUCTION * 50/50 Raffle * Food Specials
& More! Contact info: Laurie Schober laurie@thunderroads-
virginia.com (OR)
J.R. at Knuckleheads 757.644.6200
Oct 18th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park
Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not
racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies
& Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes.
No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman
(804)221-3959. Rain date Oct. 25th.
Oct 24th
Hope for the Valley
Staunton, VA Staunton VA, Gypsy hill Park Bandstand-Music,
Food, Vendors and fun for the whole family. There will be a
motorcycle ride and bike show. All proceeds from this event will
go to local non profits. Starts at 9am goes till 10pm. For more
information or to be a vendor contact Chuck Hazy at 540-241-
9852 or chuckhazy@yahoo.com
Oct 24th
Sons of God MC Pig Roast/ Dice Run
Virginia Beach, VA The Southern Virginia Chapter of the Sons
of God MC is hosting a Pig Roast and dice run on Saturday
October 24th to raise money for St. Mary’s. Admission is $10.
Registration will be at FTW Leather located at 1561 Bradford
Road, Virginia Beach, Va. End point will be at the chesapeake
campground located at 693 George Washington Highway
South, Chesapeake, Va. There will be bike games, bike show,
bonfire, trophies, vendors and prizes. For more information call
(757) 621-4891 or email info@sogmcvab.org
Oct 25th
Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show - Driver/
Suffolk, VA. Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike
Show Sunday Oct. 25th 2009. Run Registration 9:30- 11:00
at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 401 North Witchduck Rd,
VA. Beach and Bayside Harley Davidson, 2211 Frederick
Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Parade of Bikes entering
Driver, VA at 1:00pm. Bike Show Registration in Driver at
4237 Driver Lane from 12 - 2pm. Classes: Ladies, Antique,
HD Touring, HD Softail, HD Rubbermount, HD Sportster,
Foreign,Chopper, Special Construction & Factory Custom.
Proceeds benefiting the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund, Inc.,
Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Humane Society. Rain
date November 1, 2009. For info contact Holly Hoffler @ 757-
538-3944.
Oct 31st
Halloween Open House & Fashion Show
Ft Washington, MD Great winter/fall fashions modeled by the HOG
Chapter, costume contest, candy for the kids, sales and more! 9407
Livingston Rd. Ft Washington, MD 20744, www.hdwash.com 301-
248-1200, 10am to 4pm
List your event free @ www.thunderroads-virginia.com
Oct 31st
Southern Riders MC. NC. Halloween Party
Camden, NC The Southern Riders Motorcycle Club will
sponsor a Halloween Party 31 October 2009 at our Club
House @ the Intersection of 158 & 34 in Camden NC. Prizes
for best costume , 50/50 food music and a good time for all.
For more info contact Strings @ 252-216-7004 or Gman
@252-722-2943
NOVEMBER
Nov 1st
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Fall back! Set your clocks back 1 hour
Nov 11th
Veterans Day
Nov 7th
Scorpions M/C 24th Annual Toy Run, Bike Show and Blood
Drive
Gates open at 12noon, 6 bands will be playing through out the
day stating at 1pm. Bike show will be be public votes, 1st, 2nd,
3rd, places. Bloodmobile will be on site for donations. Vendors,
food, door prizes, 50/50 drawings. Also raffling off a new 2009
Superglide, tickets $25. Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Lodge, Hwy 58E Approx 7miles past Danville Va city limits.
Contact: Stump 434-251-6352 or scorpion_stump@yahoo.com
Nov 7th
Honor and Remember Veterans Ride
Chesapeake, V Motorcycle Ride beginning at Buskys Chill
and Grill, 237 Hanbury Rd., Chesapeake, VA. Registration is
9-10:30 and and costs $5.00 ea plus a donated toiletry item.
There will be door prizes, trophies, and food at the end, all this
included with your registration. Honor and Remember will be
presenting flags to Gold Star Families who have lost a loved
one while in service to our country. Contact Skip at 757-434-
2154 or skip620@cox.net, Chesapeake, Virginia
Nov 8th
ABATE VETS RUN
Newport News/Hampton, VA 18th Annual VETS Run,
sponsored by the First Capitol Chapter ABATE of VA, from
Newport News YMCA to Hampton Vets Hospital. Registration
from 10:30 to 12:30, escorted ride leaves at 1:00. Cars
welcome too! $10.00 donation - all proceeds go directly to
the hospitalized veterans. Food, music and bike show at ride
end. contact Gene at 757-903-6541 or jespare@verizon.net
for more info.
Nov 14th
Vets Helping Vets
Yorktown, VA U.S. Military Vets, Virginia State Chapter will
be holding a 2-Wheel/4-Wheel Dice Run, with proceeds going
to benefit Veterans in need through our support of multiple
charities to include: Hampton VA Hospital, Wounded Warrior
Project, The Fisher House, Operation Troop Aid, Homes For
Troops, Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation, Vetshouse, Inc, etc.
Our Run will Start and Finish at Bayhaven Grill, 6500A George
Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown ( Next to Hampton
Roads Harley Davidson). First Vehicle out 11 AM, last Vehicle
in 3 PM. Entry fee $10 with prizes for best and worst rolls,
door prizes and 50/50 drawings. Also on hand will be The Pin
Up Angels (www.thepinupangels.com) Check us out at www.
usmvmcva1.org.
Nov 22nd
Speedway Harley Davidson 7th Annual Toy Run
Benefiting the Cabarrus County Empty Stocking Fund Free
Food & Door Prizes. Must bring a new unwrapped toy. see www.
speedwayharley-davidson.com for flyer registration starts at 10 am
Nov 26th
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27th
Southside H-D Beware of the Mall Sale
Virginia Beach, VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com
DECEMBER
Dec 11th
Southside H-D 12 Days of Christmas Sale Begins Virginia
Beach, VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com
Dec 12th
Southside H-D Santa and His Elves Open House Virginia Beach,
VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com
Dec 12th
Christmas Open House & Pictures with Santa Hughesville,
MD Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC., 9407 Livingston Rd. Ft
Washington, MD 20744,
www.hdwash.com, 301-248-1200, 10am to 4pm
Dec 21st
1st Day of Winter
Dec 25th
Merry Christmas!
2010
Feb 12th – 14th , 2010
Timonium Motorcycle Show
Timonium, MD Every foreign and domestic motorcycle
manufacturer available in USA on display…huge custom and
antique bike show…100’s of exhibits covering everything in
motorcycling. Attendees will be able to meet several nationally
known bike builders featured on Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-
off” and Speed Channel’s “Two Wheel Tuesday” Series, like Michele
Smith all three days. Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium,
Maryland – Opens 10AM each day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
February 12-14, 2010. Admission for Adults: $15.00, Children 10-15
years $5.00 and under 10 are free with paying adult. Go to www.
cycleshow.net to print-out $5.00 off admission discount coupons,
good on adult admission only. For more info. call, 410-561-7323,
visit www.cycleshow.net or email info@aldadvertising.com.
Apr 9th – 11th , 2010
5th Annual Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally Virginia
Beach, VA KOA Kampground: 1240 General Booth Blvd , Virginia
Beach , VA 23451. Featuring: Vendors, Dealers, Exhibitors,
Concerts, Contests, Games, Food and MORE. More info: www.
bikersfortykesandtroops.org. All proceeds benefit USO of Hampton
Roads and Children’s Hospital of The King ’s Daughters
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Why Motorcyclists Should Be
Watching Myrtle Beach
Lately it seems that wherever
I go people want to know what
is happening in Myrtle Beach
South Carolina. Some are
concerned, others are curious,
and many are angry. It seems
that motorcyclists everywhere
have been watching what is
going on there. However, I
have also met those who don’t
really care. They don’t go to
Myrtle Beach and therefore
could not care less about what
happens there. They often
ask, “Since I can go elsewhere,
why should I care what Myrtle Beach does?” That is a valid
question which deserves an answer. However, before I do
that, let’s have a brief re-cap of what has gone on in Myrtle
Beach to date.
Last year the city fathers and mothers decided that they
no longer wanted the yearly bike rallies in their city. Not only
that, they did not want them in other cities either. So what
did they do? Did they contact the chief of police and ask him
to strictly enforce all state and city statutes and ordinances?
No they did not. They decided to pass new ordinances
aimed at motorcyclists. They passed a new noise ordinance
which allows for confiscation of the operator’s motorcycle
until the offending exhaust is repaired or replaced. They in-
stituted a city wide helmet law even though the state legisla-
ture has already decided that motorcyclists age 21 and over
can decide for themselves whether or not to wear a helmet.
They have even mandated the type of helmet to be worn and
it is different than the type the State has mandated for riders
under the age of 21. On top of that, they created their own
court system to hear many of these violations. Keep in mind
that the creation of courts is a state, not local responsibility
and power.
Upon seeing what was going on, our firm immediately chal-
lenged the new ordinances. We challenged them as being in
violation of South Carolina State law and as being unconsti-
tutional. Before we had a chance to argue these matters the
South Carolina State Supreme Court spoke on the creation
of special courts. In a memo to localities the Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court stated that the creation of such courts
was repugnant to state law and that such courts were uncon-
stitutional. That took part of our argument away.
As for the helmet and other ordinances, the fate of those
is yet to be determined. In February of this year, numerous
motorcyclists and freedom lovers converged at Murrells Inlet
South Carolina to stage a protest ride. They willingly rode
helmet free into the City of Myrtle Beach. Forty-nine received
tickets. We are representing those who were ticketed and
the Supreme Court has agreed to take original jurisdiction
over them to determine whether or not the ordinances are
legal. That means that we do not have to argue these cases
in lower court. The Supreme Court of South Carolina will
take these cases without the need for an appeal. We are
currently awaiting a hearing date.
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That brings us back to the original question. Why should
motorcyclists everywhere be concerned about what is going
on in Myrtle Beach South Carolina? The answer is that if it
can happen there, it can happen here, wherever here may
be. It can happen in Raleigh North Carolina or Richmond
Virginia. It can happen in Kitty Hawk North Carolina, Sumter
South Carolina, Hillsville, Virginia or any other place where
an elected few have problems with motorcycles and/or mo-
torcyclists.
“So what” you may say, “I wear a helmet”, or “my state
requires helmets so this does not pertain to me”. Wrong!
What’s going on in Myrtle Beach does not have a thing to do
with helmets or exhausts. It has to do with due process and
the rule of law. It has to do with elected officials exceeding
their authority in order to impose their own personal values
on others. It also has to do with right and wrong. If we as
motorcyclists stand by and allow this to happen what will
happen when the parking garage that we park in decides that
motorcycles are no longer allowed there? What will happen
when your homeowners association decides that motorcy-
cles are loud so no one may park a motorcycle in the neigh-
borhood anymore? What will happen when three different
localities in your area pass individual noise ordinances which
are each different from the other? Which are you going to
comply with? If we as motorcyclists allow our rights to be
infringed upon anywhere we allow our rights to be infringed
upon everywhere.
I know that to many this seems to be overly dramatic.
Some may say “Danielson, aren’t you getting a little carried
away?” I can promise you that I am not. Elected officials are
not particularly original. When they perceive a problem they
look to see what is happening in other localities and states.
If something works in one state, another state will borrow it.
If it works in one city, another city will borrow it. There are
localities around the country watching what is happening in
Myrtle Beach South Carolina with an eye towards bringing it
to their hometown. That should concern all of us.
In the end, I am confident that we will prevail in Myrtle
Beach. I am just as confident that this problem will arise in
other places. Likewise I am just as confident that as there
were motorcyclists to stand up against it in Myrtle Beach,
there will be dedicated motorcyclists to stand up against it
when it happens elsewhere. I would urge all to keep a close
watch over those whom you elect to make sure that they are
representing you and your views. At the same time watch
out for what other people’s elected officials are doing be-
cause your elected officials are doing just that.
If you have any further questions or comments concern-
ing this article or any other matters concerning your rights
as a motorcyclist please contact me at 1-800-321-8968 or at
matt@tommcgrathlaw.com
Matt Danielson
Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group
Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists
1-800-321-8968
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GEICO POWERSPORTS AND THE GREG SANDLER, ATTORNEY

BIKERS FOR TYKES & TROOPS
MOTORCYCLE RALLY AND CONCERTS
“On behalf of GEICO Powersports and the Bikers for Tykes
& Troops planning committee, we would like to send our
sincerest thanks to the biker community and its supporters
for your participation and involvement in our event. Due to
the generosity of the bikers and sponsors, we have been
able to raise over $200,000 for Children’s Hospital of The
King ’s Daughters and USO of Hampton Roads.
Mark your calendars! Our 5th Annual Bikers for Tykes &
Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts will be held at KOA
Kampground April 9-11, 2010. As is the tradition, all event
proceeds will go directly to the charities. We look forward to
seeing you there and thank you for your continued support
of these two great organizations.”
Epstein, Sandler & Flora, P.C.
“As counsel to a lot of bikers in the Hampton Roads area,
I have found no other group of people, from such diverse
backgrounds and occupations, with such a singular purpose
of providing help and assistance to others. There is not a
cause, a person, a group or a project that local bikers will
not help and support, with time, money or friendship, and I
truly appreciate the opportunity to be a part, not only through
my firm, and as your attorney, but as President of BSSC,
and through my affiliation with many of the businesses that
support the biker community. You should all be proud of the
contributions you make, every week, and should rest know-
ing that there is a community out there to help you, should
you find yourself in need. RIDE SAFELY!!!”
Gregory L. Sandler, Esq.

Geico Powersports and the Bikers For Tykes & Troops EPSTEIN, SANDLER & FLORA, P.C.
Motorcycle Rally and Concerts 413 W. York Street, Norfolk , Virginia   23510
www.bikersfortykesandtroops.org/virginiabeach (757) 627-8900 (757) 627-1401 (fax)
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SHENANDOAH HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL
“Being a Harley-Davidson Dealer has given me the opportu-
nity to aid my community and other people I will never meet
in ways I never imagined. Without the motorcycle community
these deeds would be unthinkable to accomplish as they
would be without a great staff. Bikers simply have bigger
hearts and I am proud to be one of many.”
Bob Ladd, Dealer Shenandoah HD
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell
213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-RIDE (7433)
www.shenhd.com
OUTLANDERS
The Outlanders staff would like to thank all the riders who
brought their poker runs to our store. Your generosity of time,
money and attendance helped raise thousands of dollars this
year. We will continue to welcome all bikes as you ride the
beautiful Skyline Drive & Fort Valley. Outlanders will do our
part to make your fundraising a success. Ride Sure!
Outlanders
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The More You Know
10 Basic Daily Tips to Keep You Riding Healthy 5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
For Years To Come! (from www.health-fitness-tips.com) If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid
smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway
1. Move More fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in
Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of
elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with shrubbery in your yard. It’s a good pollution and dirt from
friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs the street deterrent. Thought for the day: ‘Smoke gets in
is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster. Think ‘move’ your eyes’…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs
in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.
in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or
kickboxing. But that’s great when you’re up to it. Meanwhile, 6. Wear Your Seat Belt
move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help
it! alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the
day: Buckle down and buckle up.
2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other 7. Floss Your Teeth
fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity
Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it’s
cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich because people who floss tend to be more health conscious
meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should than people who don’t? Thought for the day: Floss and be
be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower your body’s boss.
fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and
mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning 8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
machine…. Then be one! While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a
day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease,
3. Quit Smoking more than that can cause other health problems such as liver
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug
the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful of wine should last a long time.
to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of
tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we’ve seen a surge in 9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood There’s a definitive connection between living well and
influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought
cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance for the day: You can’t be unhappy when you’re smiling or
or ‘tough guy’ stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the singing.
day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.
10. Choose Your Parents Well
4. Reduce Stress The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. just because one or both of your parents died young in ill
Some techniques recommended by experts are to think health doesn’t mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool
positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something handed you.
you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in
a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy
dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a living and you can better control your own destiny.
massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before
losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult
people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red,
think pink clouds….then float on them.
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 If you’ve got some “Hot Shot” pictures you’d like to share with us, please send
them to kelly@thunderroads-virginia.com Pictures must be high resolution (300
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 Too Tired To Ride?
I recently went to a Blues Music Festival in Saint Louis,
MO, which started at 1:00 pm, and ended at 11:00 pm that
particular day. Needless to say, it was a long day for me.
Even though I do stay somewhat in shape and make a
conscious effort to diet properly, I notice that as I get older, I
must supplement my energy level to stay the course of such
happenings. I normally do this with a good ole cup of java
or two; however, I will partake in one of the many energy
drinks that are available on the market today. It goes with-
out saying, that the more you are awake and aware of your
surroundings, the safer you are operating a motorcycle. You
are taking a huge risk while driving a car or a truck while
fatigued, mentally or physically. Multiply this risk by five
if you are operating a vehicle with only two wheels under
these conditions. Under extreme fatigued situations, you
can suffer from poor judgment, optical illusions, and even
mental hallucinations. Under moderate fatigued situations,
you can suffer from poor judgment, poor decision making,
and altered reaction times. Even being slightly fatigued, you
can suffer the same symptoms as being moderate fatigued.
Obviously, if you operate a motorcycle under these condi-
tions, you are creating a recipe for disaster. So, besides
the obvious of getting plenty of rest, (At least eight hours of
sleep at bedtime), what else can we do to be an alert and
a fully aware rider? When you are riding and stop for that
all important biker breakfast, lunch, or dinner, avoid stuffing
yourself, or eat smaller portions more often during the day.
Know your body limits, at the first sign of feeling fatigue, pull
over and take a break, or make sure you are fully rested be-
fore getting on to ride. Believe it or not, a short little fifteen
or twenty minute, “Cat Nap” can do wonders. If you are on
prescription medications that make you drowsy or fatigued
and you plan to ride, then DON’T. Then, there is alcohol, a
double dose of danger, and a double dose of fatigue, need
I say anymore about that? Like I mentioned earlier, a cup
or two of coffee, or an energy drink, makes me feel young
again for an hour or two. However, I realize not everyone
likes coffee, and some energy drinks make some people
jittery, you just have to find what works for you. My young-
est son has found that some of the carbonated beverages
on the market and sweet tea help his cause. What ever you
find that helps your cause; just remember what your mother
told you, “Too Much Of Anything Is Not Good For You”.
Ride free, ride safe, and please, protect the children.

Kevin G. Charleville (Doc)

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The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of …Motorcycles
There’s a place where it doesn’t matter what you ride, just that the first deaf medalist in X
you ride. It doesn’t matter if you wear black, brown, purple Games history. Emotions
leathers or racing gear, where you come from, how old or ran high, eyes welled with
young you are, or what color you are, just that you are. It tears and the crowd came
doesn’t matter what “colors” you fly, or that you don’t fly any at to it’s feet more than once
all. There are no boundaries. Instead, there is great camarade- as Ashley spoke of her
rie. We truly are one! Sound far-fetched, like a bunch of crap? racing roots, obstacles
It can happen…and did happen at AMA’s International Women she has faced and adver-
& Motorcycle Conference presented by Harley-Davidson and sity she has overcome
Buell. in a sport with no clear
Unless you had your eyes closed, you noticed a marked career path for “girls”,
increase in Colorado women riders recently. The 2009 AMA doing what she loves to
International Women & Motorcycling Conference took place do. Deaf since birth, she
August 18-22 at 9280 feet in beautiful Keystone, Colorado. said that has never been
With 1,000 or more riders (mostly women), coming from all an obstacle. The biggest
over the world, representing over more than 50 riding clubs, 40 obstacle is achieving
states, Europe, Canada, UK, Japan and more, the group was success in a male-dominated sport. There is no defined path
as diverse as their machines. Riders came rolling in on cruis- for girls who race. Ashley is changing that, carving a path and
ers, sport bikes, dual sports, trikes and more. helping to pave the way for generations to come. It was just
The conference theme, Riding to New Heights, honoring the day one of the conference and already one of the most phe-
contributions of women riders past and present, was perfect nomenal experiences I’ve ever had at any motorcycle event.
and fitting. The atmosphere was electric, charged with antici- Each day was filled with activities including seminars and train-
pation, energy, and excitement. ing sessions on many topics of interest; roadside wrenching,
There were no “hot shots” coming in big rigs, trailers or ve- safety, street strategies, accident scene management, riding
hicles hauling their motorcycles. We rode! The Colorado Rock- “twisities,” guided tours, independent tours, dual sport riding,
ies were alive with the sounds of 2 and 3 – wheeled machines. adventure riding and more. There were opportunities to shop
Pete & Alexandra at the vendor marketplace with lots of merchandise available;
terHorst coordinated riding gear, jewelry, apparel, aftermarket parts, books, and
the conference media some female specific items, like the H-D Riders Edge shirt
and public relations stating, “I am not a backrest.”
activities, which included Demo rides were packed and for good reason.
a President’s Recep- The many models provided by the manufacturers, BMW, Buell,
tion on Wednesday Ducati, Harley-Davidson,
afternoon, the 19th Kawasaki, Kymko and
of August, providing Yamaha offered riders a
opportunities to meet broad range of choices.
Rob Dingman, President of the AMA (American Motorcyclist The 21- mile (and lon-
Association) and visit up close with VIP’s. ger) route included riding
Later that evening, more than 800 motorcyclists attended the around Lake Dillon and
Opening Ceremony. provided great opportuni-
Speakers included Les- ties to test handling of
lie Porterfield who broke each machine in various
3 land speed records in road conditions and kept
2008, became a mem- permanent smiles on all
ber of the 200 Club and of our faces!
was named AMA’s 2008 Scheduled celebra-
rider of the year, Karen tions with entertainment,
Davidson, great grand- fashion shows, refresh-
daughter of Harley- ments (and a shuttle bus),
Davidson’s co-founder William A. Davidson and Leslie Prevish included a Barn Dance
who oversees women’s outreach for Harley-Davidson. sponsored by Kawasaki
Women’s Motocross Association National Champion and and Denver dealer Fay
Keynote Speaker Ashley Myers, and the Interna-
Fiolek addressed the tional Street Party, hosted
crowd, using sign lan- by the Motorcyclists
guage, while her mother Confederation of Canada
Roni interpreted. 18 year- (MCC). We’re sure that
old Ashley made racing some worked in a stop
history twice this year; She at one of the local Blues
is the first female athlete Jams that went on all
in history to be signed with weekend. Dickey Betts,
Honda’s factory team and former Lead guitarist
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 for The Allman Brothers
Band played in Frisco,
less than 10 miles from
the conference.
Closing ceremony key-
note speaker adventure
motorcyclist, Lois Pryce
pulled up on a 750 cc
Ural, loaded with gear,
tents, sleeping bags, cool-
ers, and husband in the
sidecar.
In 2003, Pryce, bored
working in an office
cubicle in England, quit
her job, bought a 250cc
dirt bike and set out on a
20,000-mile solo journey
from Alaska to So. Ameri-
ca, then a few years later,
traveled from London to
Cape Town, South Africa.
Pryce captivated us all
with accounts of her trav-
els. “There were many
naysayers that told me
I’d be raped or murdered.
There were often times I
wondered, “What the hell
do I think I’m doing? A
pasty-faced red-headed
white girl in Africa?” She
rode through the Sa-
hara desert, traveled on
“roads” that were nothing
more than mud puddles
and at one point in her
journey found herself rid-
ing in a mine field. Pryce
says riding her bike lets
her focus totally on the
road, with no distrac-
tions like cell phones or
radios. “All you need is
to dress appropriately for
the weather and enjoy
the ride” Lois has written
several books chronicling
her adventures, includ-
ing the title “Red Tape
and White Knuckles”
www.Loisontheloose.com
The closing ceremony
ended with lots of hugs
and thousands of dollars
in door prizes, including
the grand prize –a trip
for 2 to Australia, with 3 nights lodging in Sydney. The winner
wasn’t present so the presenters were urged to call her for all
of us to hear! She didn’t answer. She was probably riding!
I think something amazing happened daily to all of us who
attended this conference. For some, it was a chance to meet
someone they admired, hear amazing stories of courage,
tenacity and determination, make new friends, finally meet
someone you’ve only talked to in the past, see a bear! For
others, it was just being
in Colorado. Some found
a new passion in dirt bike
riding or dual sport riding.
Everyone learned some-
thing new or was inspired
in some way by someone
or something that hap-
pened! It was a chance to
reconnect with old friends
and make new ones. It
was sisters and broth-
ers sharing a passion for
the same thing… riding
on 2 (or 3) wheels. Rob
Dingman summed up the
conference with one word
“Incredible!” He credited
all the hard work of Event
Manager, Tigra Tsujikawa
and his AMA team. “The
conference was another
example of how the AMA
is ‘all things motorcycling’,”
Dingman said. “The AMA
welcomes all riders. It
doesn’t matter if you are
male or female, an off-road
or cruiser rider, a commuter or a long-distance rider. If you are
a motorcyclist, you belong in the AMA.”This conference the
fifth, has been held every 3 years in the past. When I asked
if they were going to wait another 3 years, the response was,
“Probably not.”
Thunder Roads Colorado male staff members commented:
Joe Farrow - “From the youngest speaker and most outstand-
ing young lady Ashley Fiolek to the oldest attendee, myself,
I was completely blown away! I have never experienced an
event like this before, but I would welcome the chance to do so
again if you ladies would allow me to do so. You Rock!”
Russ McCartney - “It was awesome!”
Note: According to the latest survey conducted by the Motor-
cycle Industry Council, 5.7 million (23 percent) of the 25 million
people who rode motorcycles last year were women.
Linda McCartney
For more photos, check out our website. www.thundercolora-
do.com, WomenAndMotorcycling.com. Video coverage of the
conference is also available on the AMA’s YouTube channel at
www.youtube.com/AmericanMotorcyclist.
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TIPS TO HELP KEEP YOU SAFE ON YOUR ROADS
KNOW AND BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE INVISIBLE TO ALL OTHER DRIVERS.

When approaching any intersection, assume cars traveling in the opposite direction are going to turn left and
run over you. Be prepared to take evasive action.

ALWAYS-ALWAYS have an escape route out of a situation to avoid the consequences of other peoples’ mis-
takes. Keep looking for the gap that you can use when someone else screws up.

Adjust your speed to your reaction time. At the end of a tiring day it will be much longer than it was on the way
to work at 8:00AM, so ride with bigger safety margins.

Check BOTH directions when the light turns green. Sooner or later someone will run that red light and run into
you.

Drivers who are using their cellular phones are not using their brains. Watch out for them.

Mirrors are important. If they don’t show anything but your elbows, buy some that do. Always use your mirrors.

Use other people’s mirrors, too. Look into the mirror of the car in front of you. That way you can see where they
are looking, and how attentive they are. If you can see them, chances are better that they can see you.

Trucks and vans often have a hard time checking their right side blind spot, and if you can’t see the truck mir-
rors, the driver can’t see you in the mirror.

Slippery oil, antifreeze, and ATF look like water, particularly in low light. Try to avoid all wet spots, but if you
can’t, ride over
them smoothly.

Check under (behind) parked cars. Those legs you see belong to a child who may run out in front of you.

Anticipate the moves of other vehicles. Drivers don’t always use their turn signals in traffic, but you MAY be
able to tell where they are going by watching their heads turn just before they change lanes.

Treat all metal surfaces - train rails, bridge gratings, manhole covers - with the utmost respect. They offer very
little traction when dry, and almost none when wet. Ride over them as smoothly as possible.

Ride in a gear that will allow you to accelerate quickly if you need to get out of a tight spot.

Never lose your temper when riding....If you do, STOP, take a breather, then resume your ride.

Always be on the lookout for, and expect, the unexpected.

Avoid racing with other motorists.

IF YOU’RE NOT SURE, DON’T!

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for your continuing support of the annual Ride For
Pink which benefits the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. Many riders were looking forward
to participating in this event. Due to unforeseen
circumstances, Ride For Pink for 2009 was cancelled
and has been rescheduled for October 2010. We will
be back fighting for the cause, bigger, better and
stronger. Details to follow.
“Fighting for a cure and prevention in our lifetime.”
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ABATE of Virginia Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc.

welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you 501 ©3 Non-Profit Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial Weekend, P.O.
ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Office: (301) 893-2900 Email: founder@
or CulpeperSharon@Gmail.com. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events mlkm5project.com. Website: www.mlkm5project.com. Motto: We Ride Because
by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com. We Care

ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd
Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 .
Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or
SStacy@eqt.com
ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA )
meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA
22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-
6366 or TimDalman@comcast.net
ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter ( Williamsburg , VA ) meets 9AM every 1st Sunday at
Beachcomber's Restaurant, 8811 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown ,
VA 23692. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Gene Spare at 757-
903-6541 or JESpare@verizon.net
ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st
Tuesday at Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250.
Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or
EvoTronco1@wmconnect.com
ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA)
meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise
, VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276-
565-4541 or ShageDawg@hotmail.com
ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA )
meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax ,
VA 22030-5005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at
703-206-0571or NightTommy2@yahoo.com
Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.
nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas
@ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, nvcrmail@msn.com Richmond, Va.
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
please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at president@star440.org or
go the www.star440.org
Moose Riders District 8
Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email:
kimandbubba1@verizon.net or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: hawgdawgrose@
wmconnect.com
TAMA – Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association. ALL clubs or any
organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet
some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that
each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict with others & then
we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd
Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of
Volvo Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA. www.tamaevents.com
Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-
R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO)
dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and
individual rights. email: membership@vfr-race.com. Website:vfr-race.com

ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA )

meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church
, VA 22042-2145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at
703-309-7197 or KeviRF80@aol.com Biker Pals
ABATE River City Chapter ( Richmond , VA )
'No meetings, just action!' For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-
8293 or HawgSke@msn.com

ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chapter ( Hampton , VA )

meets 1PM every 1st Sunday at Mugzy's Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton,
VA. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Pete Bulgart at 757-870-
1517 or John at abateregion3@yahoo.com.

Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings: 2nd Monday of each

month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday of
each month, depart from Shoney’s on Indian River Rd. Check our website for ride
times and more information: http://cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or
contact President Lenny Stowell at (757) 420-4411 or lenandtwogirls@yahoo.com

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 An elderly biker named “Hermit”, goes into a brothel. He tells the
Madam he would like a young and feisty girl for the night. Sur-
prised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is.
‘I’m 90 years old,’ Hermit boasts. ‘Ninety!’ exclaims the woman.
‘Damn, old man, don’t you realize you’ve had it?’
‘Oh, sorry bout’ that,’ mumbles Hermit. ‘How much do I owe you?’
Ole’ Wayne Smith of Angel City went out one day and bought a
brand new stud rooster for his chicken coop. The new rooster
struts over to the old rooster and says, O.K. old fart, time for you to
retire.’ The old rooster replies, ‘Come on, surely you can’t handle
ALL of these chickens. Just look at what it has done to me. Can’t
you just let me have the two old hens over in the corner?’
The young rooster says, ‘Beat it: You are washed up, and I’m taking
over.’ The old rooster says, ‘I tell you what, young stud, I will race
you around the farmhouse. Whoever wins gets the exclusive do-
main over the entire chicken coop.’ The young rooster laughs. ‘You
know you don’t stand a chance, you old cock. So, just to be fair, I
will give you a head start.’ The old rooster takes off running. About
15 seconds later the young rooster takes off running after him.
They round the front porch of the farmhouse and the young rooster
has closed the gap. He is only about 5 feet behind the old rooster
and gaining fast! The farmer, meanwhile, is sitting in his usual spot
on the front porch when he sees both the roosters running by. The
Old Rooster is squawking his head off and flapping his wings, and
running as hard as he possibly can. Ole’ Wayne Smith grabs his
shotgun and - BOOM - He blows the young rooster to bits. Wayne
Smith sadly shakes his head and says, ‘Gid Dangit......Third gay
rooster I bought this month.’
Dr. Calvin Rickson, a scientist from Texas A&M University has
invented a bra that keeps women’s breasts from jiggling and
prevents the nipples from pushing through the fabric when cold
weather sets in. At the news conference, and after announcing the
new invention, a group of men and fellow scientists took Dr. Rick-
son outside and kicked the ever-loving shit out of him!
A woman; appropriately named ’Hussy”, was having a passionate
affair with an inspector from a pest-control company; appropriately
named “Rat”. One afternoon they were carrying on in the bedroom
together when her husband arrived home unexpectedly.
‘Quick,’ yells Gypsy to Rat, ‘into the closet!’ Gypsy pushes Rat into
the closet, stark naked. The dim-witted husband; appropriately
named “Duh”, becomes suspicious. After a search of the bedroom,
Duh discovered Rat in the closet. ‘Who are you?’ he shouted. ‘I’m
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 26
an inspector from Bugs-B-Gone,’ says Rat. ‘What are you doing
in there?’ asks Duh. ‘I’m investigating a complaint about an in-
festation of moths,’ replies Rat. ‘And where are the hell are your
clothes?’ asks Duh.
Rat looked down at himself and proclaims, ‘Those little bastards!’
Duh replied, “o.k., how much is this going to friggin’ cost me to
get rid of the dang moths?”. (Duh!)
The boss walked into the office one morning not knowing his zip-
per was down and his fly area wide open.. His assistant walked
up to him and said, ‘This morning when you left your house, did
you close your garage door?’ The boss told her he knew he’d
closed the garage door, and walked into his office puzzled by the
question. As he finished his paperwork, he suddenly noticed his
fly was open, and zipped it up. He then understood his assis-
tant’s question about his ‘garage door.’ He headed out for a cup
of coffee and paused by her desk to ask, ‘When my garage door
was open, did you see my Hummer parked in there?’ She smiled
and said, ‘No, I didn’t. All I saw was an old mini van with two flat
tires..
A woman brings her duck into the Vet’s office and tells the Vet
it’s in a coma. The Vet uses his stethoscope and declares that
the duck is dead. The woman says, “how can you know this, you
did no kind of testing”. The Vet calls in a Golden Lab who stands
on his hind legs and sniffs the duck from his bill to his butt, then
sadly looks at the Vet and shakes his head back and forth and
leaves. Then, a cat enters the room and jumps up on the examin-
ing table and proceeds to walk around and around the duck and
even puts its’ paw on the duck’s head. It looks at the Vet and
shakes its’ head back and forth and jumps down off the table and
leaves the exam room. The Vet says, “well, that’s it. The duck has
been declared dead. That will be $350”. The woman is outraged.
“What are you talking about.....how can it be so much to tell me
my duck is dead?”. The Vet calmly explains, “well, if you would
have just taken my word for it, it would only have been $50. for
the office visit, but you didn’t, so I had to order up a Lab Report
and a Cat Scan”.
Two blondes are on an elevator when a man gets on with a bad
case of dandruff. After he reaches his floor and departs, the one
says “someone needs to give him some Head & Shoulders”. The
other blonde replies, how do you give shoulders?”.
9th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show
September 4th – 6th, 2009 Grandy, NC

Labor Day weekend on the Currituck Sound, once again, was filled with the constant rumble
of motorcycles down at Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant/Lodge/Sports Center in Grandy, NC.
Owner, Barry Nelms, hosted his annual Outer Banks Bike Show event to raise money to ben-
efit the Victory Junction Gang for critically ill children and the Naval Special Warfare Founda-
tion – Navy Seals. The weather for his event was the best he’d seen in 9 years. The turnout
was incredible with thousands of bikes rolling through during the 3 day event. The crowds
enjoyed the 20 vendors that were on site, live music by Triple Shot, great food, fun and plenty
of activities. The U.S. Coast Guard honored our military with 3 “Fly Overs” on Saturday and
Sunday. The highlight of the event was the famous $5000 Poker Run – Kathy “Full House”
Kenny of Virginia Beach took 1st place with her Full House, winning $2000; 2nd place winner
Scott Sutherland of Norfolk won $1250; 3rd place was Wes Ellington of Winterville, NC with
$750; Kimberly Philpot of Newport News, VA won $500; Pamela Martin of Yorktown, VA with $350; Betty Sheppard of Hamp-
ton, VA won the final $150. The lady riders surely had the luck of the day since four out of the six winners were girls. All of
the bikes that were entered in the Bike Show were fantastic but Jackie Calp, winner of the 1st Place trophy in the Antique
Class with her ’72 Harley, swept up the honor of Best in Show. Everyone had such a great time. Barry is definitely looking
forward to seeing everyone back again for #10 in 2010. You won’t want to miss it….be sure to bring your friends!

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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 29
Dave Barr Raises the Bar
By Lisa Price Waltman

83,000 miles ridden encircl-

ing the world on a Harley
Davidson is probably impres-
sive enough. 13,000 miles
across Europe, Russia, and
Siberia (in the dead of win-
ter) and traversing the four
extreme geographical points
of the Australian mainland is
nothing to scoff at and cer-
tainly warrants the two Guin-
ness World record titles he holds. But watching Dave Barr in action,
on or off of his Harley, is nothing short of amazing. A former Marine,
a member of three additional global military forces and a double leg
amputee, Barr walks the walk of his motto: “There is no great accom-
plishment without great risk.” Leading a nationwide group of riders
recently in the first annual Honor Run, sponsored by the 1st Marine
Division Association, Barr took time to speak to a group in Golden,
Colorado, and others across the country about courage, integrity, and
false heroes. “A professional athlete who knowingly breaks the law
is “punished” with a small monetary fine, a two game suspension and
we reward him by buying more of his jerseys.” Barr said. “A recording
artist brags in his lyrics about hurting others, especially women, and
what do we do? …we buy more of their CD’s. These are NOT our
heroes and shame on us for treating them as such!” Barr said. In front
of a packed auditorium in Beaver, Utah, Barr spoke to high school
students and staff about personal choices, actions and consequences.
Never boasting on himself as if to say: “Look what I’ve done and I’m
supposedly ‘disabled’.” Barr carried his message of courage and
leadership to hundreds of captivated listeners who just minutes before
believed that forty-five minutes of time out of class and extra text mes-
saging opportunities were to be the highlight of their day. Their facial
expressions, the closed books and deactivated phones illustrated their
immediate attitude adjustment. “If you get up in the morning and you
look in the mirror and see your best friend, you will be able to say to
yourself: “I CAN!” to anything that challenges you.” Barr said. “But
if in that mirror you see an enemy, your thoughts and actions will be
“I can’t.” he said. “But YOU can change that…you can be that differ-
ence in your own life…don’t make it someone else’s responsibility…
it is entirely yours!” Barr said with exuding passion and determination.
Barr, an advocate for the true heroes; the military and disabled, led
The Honor Run, an 8,000 mile motorcycle ride from Washington, D.C.,
to Foothill Ranch, CA, during August and September of 2009, raising
awareness and funds to help build a Fisher House, a “home-away-
from-home” for injured and recovering military and veterans. With
nearly 2,000 total riders registered, Barr was unshakable in leading
the way and keeping the purpose of the ride on the hearts and minds
of everyone encountered. “Our military deserve so much more than For more information on Dave Barr visit: www.davebarr.
any one of us can individually give. But collectively we can make a com or visit The Honor Run at www.thehonorrun.org.
huge difference.” Barr said as he straps on his helmet (and his legs) Please take the time to review the information on their
website, show your support and join us next year. The
and takes on the next 400 miles of the day. Truly amazing. Fisher House Foundation has an A+ rating from Charity
Watch.

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FRANKENSTIEN’S FAVE PORK CHOPS w/
CRANBERRY, DIJON & PECAN SAUCE
4 Thick Bone-In Pork Loin Chops
4 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/4 Cup Cranberry Mustard (* see below)
Nonstick Cooking Spray
Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Arrange pork chops in a single layer in a ceramic baking
dish sprayed with cooking spray. In a small bowl, add mus-
tard & cranberry sauce and stir to mix well. Take a small
paint or basting brush and brush the mixture on thickly and
evenly on both sides of the chops. Cover & refrigerate for 1
to 12 hours, depending on when you want to cook, turning
occasionally throughout marinating time.
Coat a large fry pan over medium heat with cooking spray,.
When pan is good and hot, add the marinated chops.
Partially cover & cook for 10 mins. Uncover. Turn the chops
over & cook uncovered on the 2nd side until meat cooked
thru but still juicy; apprx. 5 to 10 mins. longer. Season w/
salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste & transfer to a
serving platter.
FRANKIE’S CRANBERRY DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE:
1 Pkg.(12 oz.) of Frozen Cranberries (apprx. 4 cups)
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar or Splenda
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
4 tsps. Dijon Mustard
In a medium saucepan, over med. heat, add the water &
the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add
the cranberries & return to a boil. Reduce the heat & sim-
mer until the cranberries burst, about 10 mins. Stir in the
pecans & the mustard & transfer to a small bowl. Let cool
completely, at room temp., then cover & refrigerate until
ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
THUNDER GHOUL’S CARAMALLOW DIP
4 Cups Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows
25 Kraft Caramels (about 1/2 of a 14-oz. bag)
1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
Microwave marshmallows, caramels & evav. milk in large
bowl on high for 2 mins. then an add’l. 1 min.
until marshmallows are completely melted & mixture is
well blended. Cool slightly. Serve with a combination of
different kinds of cookies or as a dipping sauce for sliced,
fresh fruit. Delicious!
THUNDER SPOOK COOKIES
One Pack of Baker’s brand White Chocolate Squares
1 Pack of Nabisco “Nutter Butter Peanut Butter” Sand-
wich Cookies (the ones already shaped like a peanut)
1 Tube of Black Cookie Decoration
Microwave white chocolate in small bowl on High for 1-1/2
mins, stirring after 45 seconds. Make sure is completely
melted. Let cool slightly.
Spread white chocolate mixture on the cookies nice and
thick. Place on a sheet of wax paper to cool. Then take
tube of black decoration and add little black eyes on each
cookie. Since these cookies are shaped like a peanut,
when you put the white chocolate on them and the black
eyes, they now take on the appearance exactly of little
ghosts. Totally simple and cute as can be! Make a batch
w/ your little bats and ghouls!
THUNDER JACK O’ LANTERN PIE
1 Pkg. Orange flavored Jell-O
1 Tub of Cool Whip, thawed
1 Pre-made Oreo Pie Crust
10 Pieces of traditional Candy Corn
Make your Jell-O according to package directions. Refrig-
erate 1 hour or until slightly thickened (the consistency
of unbeaten egg whites). Add 2 cups of the Cool Whip;
stir with wire whisk until well blended. Spread into pre-
made Oreo pie crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until good
& firm. Just before serving, decorate pie with remaining
whipped topping along the outer perimeter of the pie, then
use the candy corn to form Jack O’ Lantern eyes, nose
and the wicked looking mouth. Too cool!
SCARE SOMEBODY TO THE BONE!
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BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
Thunder Roads Is Brought To You Each Month By The Following Biker Friendly Businesses
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you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s
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a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any Virginia
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9407 Livingston Rd. (804) 550-9280
Ft. Washington, MD Richmond, VA
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Scooters
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City * 6906-B School Ave. BARS & RESTAURANTS
10716 Ocean Gateway Richmond, Va 23228
Berlin, MD 804-321-0037
(410) 629-1599 North Carolina
www.hdoceancity.com Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell *
Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*
213 Rolling Thunder Lane Sports Center & Marina
Virginia Staunton, VA 169 Walnut Island Blvd
Bad Mo’s Custom Cycles (540) 213-7433 Grandy, NC 27939
Custom Building/Rebuilding www.shenhd.com (252) 453-4153
Fabricating & Painting www.walnutisland.com
Virginia Beach, VA Southside Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc. * www.outerbanksbikeshow.com
(757) 237-2340 or (757) 685-9697 385 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA Virginia
Big Daddy'z Cycles * (757) 499-8964
2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. www.hrhd.com 330 Valley Street
Hayes, VA 23072 (In Gloucester County) 330 Valley Street
(4 miles over the Coleman) Scottsville, VA 24590
804-642-3436 fax# 804-642-1461 Thunder Road Harley-Davidson * (434) 286-7117
bigdaddyzcycles@verizon.net 4960 Riverside Drive www.myspace.com/330valleystreet
www.bigdaddyzcycles.com Danville, VA 24541-5630
(434) 822-BIKE (2453) Alley Cafe and Sports Lounge*
Chix Custom Cycles* www.thunderroadhd.com 608 N. Main St.
3745 Shore Drive Kilmarnock, Va. 22482
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (804) 824-4353
(757) 363-2453 LEGAL SERVICES Baker Street *
www.chixcustomcycles.com 1920 Centerville Turnpike #101
Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C. Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Coleman Power Sports * (757) 479-4480
14105 Telegraph Rd. 413 W. York Street
Woodbridge, VA Norfolk, VA 23610 Boneshakers Saloon *
(703) 497-1500 1-800-9-THE-LAW 1297 General Booth Blvd
www.wherethepoweris.com Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group* (757) 961-8382
Departure Bike Works * The Firm That Rides www.boneshakerssaloon.com
5216 Hull St Dedicated to protecting the rights of injured
Richmond, VA 23224 motorcyclists Clutch Bar & Grill*
(804) 231-0244 1485 General Booth Blvd (Behind Hooters)
www.departure.com 1-800-321-8968
www.motorcyclelawgroup.com Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 491-2229
Early’s Cycle Center, Inc. * www.clutchbarandgrill.com
Virginia’s Leading Yamaha Dealer email: info@clutchbarandgrill.com
1921 South High Street myspace.com/clutchvenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
www.earlyscycle.com
* Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations
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BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill *
7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North
Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218
www.damonsbar.com
HOOTERS – 3 locations
Richmond – Chester *
2401 West Hundred Road
(804) 425-WING
Richmond – Midlothian *
1211 Huguenot Road
(804) 378-WING
Richmond – West Broad *
7912 West Broad Street
(804) 270-WING
Knuckleheads Roadhouse *
401 North Witchduck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 644-6200
www.knuckleheadsvb.com
Thunderbird Grill *
201 Battery Park Road
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-7001
www.ThunderbirdGrill.com
Maryland
ROCKABILLYS*
Bar & Liquor Store
2101-2111 Old Orems Road
Baltimore, MD 21220
(410) 391-0200
rockabilys@aol.com
rockabilys.net
CUSTOM PAINT & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Virginia
Lloyd’s Airbrush & Design
steven@autopaint.com
www.lloydsairbrush.com
(804)712-8871
Specializing in Custom Paint & Graphics
MOTORCYCLE RACING & EVENTS
Maryland International Raceway
www.mirdrag.com
Virginia Motorsports Park *
8018 Boydton Plank Rd.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-3174
www.virginiamotorsportspk.com
Dirt Drags at Slade’s Park
111 Mount Ray Drive
Surry, VA 23883
Contact Joe Brookman (804) 221-3959
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Virginia
Eagle Rider Winchester *
140 Independence Dr
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-9292
www.EagleRiderWinchester.com
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean City *
10716 Ocean Gateway
Berlin, MD
(410) 629-1599
www.hdoceancity.com
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell *
213 Rolling Thunder Lane
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-8026
www.shenandoahhd.com
POWDER COATING
Virginia
Iron Core Powdercoat
9802 Hosier St. Suite C
Newport News, VA 23601
(1 mile north of the James River Bridge)
(757) 595-0157
ironcorepowdercoat@gmail.com
J & J Powder Coating
2424 Castleton Commerce Way, Suite 1101
Virginia Beach, VA. 23456
(757) 406-2922
jandjpowdercoating.com
FUN PLACES TO STAY
Maryland
Atlantic Hotel*
Boardwalk & Wicomico Street
Ocean City, MD
(410) 289-9111
1-(800) 3-ATLANTIC
www.atlantichotelocmd.com
North Carolina
Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*
Sports Center & Marina
169 Walnut Island Blvd
Grandy, NC 27939
(252) 453-4153
www.walnutisland.com
www.Barrysbikerally.com
Comfort Inn Oceanfront South
8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road
Nags Head, NC
(800) 334-3302
Virginia
Rockahock Campgrounds *
1428 Outpost Rd
Lanexa, VA 23089
(804) 966-2759
www.rockahock.com
TATTOO STUDIOS
City Limits Tattoo & Piercing, Ltd. *
119D Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 504-0600
www.citylimitstattoo.com
Graffiti’s Ink Gallery – 3 locations *
2311 Hungary Rd.
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 261-5689
www.graffitistattoo.com
111-A W. Williamsburg Rd. *
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(804) 559-4658
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Kuttin Station *
For ALL your hair needs!
13509 Boydton Plank Road (Route 1)
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Biker Specials!
(804) 469-9003
REAL ESTATE
Virginia
Susan Tate, Realtor *
6150 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, Va. 23111
Cell: 804-339-6603
Toll Free: 877-746-1850
Email: Tate.susan@yahoo.com
Website: www.Love4RealEstate.com
T-SHIRTS
Virginia
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Official Screen Printer for Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic
T-shirts * Hats * Sweat shirts * Jackets Aprons * Tote
Bags * Lunch Bags * Stickers * Magnetics * Vinyl
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Office: (757) 961-7576 * Fax: (757) 490-5471
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TOWING
Virginia
Peaco Towing Inc.
6906 School Ave.
Richmond, Va 23228
804-262-1001
Thunder
Jams
********************************
THE WILDFIRE BAND
Feel the Heat
Country & Southern Rock Cover Band
For Booking info call
Jody @ (540) 455-9280 or
Wayne @ (540) 220-4825
www.myspace.com/wildfirebandrocks
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Tattoo of the Month

Courtesy Of Graffiti’s Ink Gallery

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 News Bytes
MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES PLUMMET IN TEXAS NOISE LAWS DEFEATED The Massachusetts Motorcycle
While most states across the country continue to experi- Association has announced that a proposed noise ordi-
ence increases in motorcycle accidents and fatalities in nance in North Reading , MA that would have required an
the wake of increasing motorcycle usage, the state of EPA Stamp on motorcycle exhaust systems and stricter
Texas has reported a significant decrease in rider deaths noise controls has been defeated. Prior to a recent meeting
due largely to safety and awareness programs initiated by of town Selectmen, MMA Chairman Dave Condon met with
motorcyclists and the Texas Department of Transportation. MMA Member Bill McGarry, a local resident, to review the
According to TxDOT, fatalities declined more than 23% over warrant and the pertinent Massachusetts laws. During an
the same time period from 2008, with 264 deaths reported earlier town meeting, the legality of the EPA stamp require-
from January 1 - August 24, 2009, versus 344 deaths the ment was discussed in detail and ultimately dropped, but an
previous year. “I would say this is a direct result of the alternative proposal was amended into the Warrant which
Texas Transportation Institute put together to cut down would have made noise levels and testing requirements
on Traffic fatalities, especially for motorcyclist,” explained stricter than those currently in Massachusetts General
Sputnik, State Chairman of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Law (MGL). With significant support from McGarry, who
Association (TMRA-II) and Chairman of the National Coali- attended both public hearings and spoke on behalf of the
tion of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF). MMA and motorcyclists across Massachusetts, the Select-
“Several of our members sit on the Board of that newly men and North Reading Chief of Police recognized that the
formed Institute.” Sputnik gave further credit to the Motor- town cannot impose laws stricter than the Commonwealth
cycle Awareness Program put together by TxDOT at riders’ -- instead, the town acknowledged that enforcement of the
insistence and added; “We have very high hopes that SB existing MGL coupled with appropriate education could be
1967 (a multi-faceted motorcycle safety bill enacted earlier a far more effective tool, and by vote of the selectmen the
this year) and the year round airing of Public Service An- warrant was removed from the town agenda. Meanwhile,
nouncements, increased penalties for negligence and Rider following much lobbying and testimony from local bikers,
Training will bring that number down even farther.” Texas is a hotly debated noise ordinance in Portland , Maine was
one of the largest motorcycling states in the nation in terms unanimously rejected by the City Council and sent back to
of motorcycle registrations and year-round riding weather, the Public Safety Committee for more work. The proposal
and largely through the efforts of TMRA-II under Sputnik’s
would have enforced the federal law that all motorcycles
leadership repealed their mandatory helmet law in 1997.
made after Dec. 31, 1982 must have mufflers with an EPA
label certifying the exhaust system meets EPA standards.
OREGON ENACTS MANDATORY TRAINING FOR NEW
A biker riding a motorcycle within city limits without an EPA
MOTORCYCLISTS Oregon has become the third state to
pass a law requiring all new motorcyclists regardless of sticker on the muffler would have been fined $50. The
age to pass a rigorous training course, in hopes of reducing ordinance would have been the first of its kind in Maine ,
accidents and fatalities. Current law requires such course and supporters said its adoption would have made it easier
completion for prospective riders under age 21. The new to pass a similar state law. Opponents, including the United
law, Senate Bill 546, passed by the state legislature this Bikers of Maine (UBM), said the measure would discrimi-
year will phase in the requirement for all first-time bikers nate against motorcyclists and could cost the city tourism
over the next six years. Lawmakers also voted to double dollars by discouraging motorcyclists from visiting Portland .
the fine for riders caught without the proper license, increas- Motorcycle noise continues to be a contentious and contro-
ing the penalty to $720 starting in January. Team Oregon versial issue across the country, with cities like Boston and
trained about ten-thousand riders last year, and the majority New York contemplating stricter laws.
of them were older than 21. More than 4,400 people by-
passed the class in favor of a free skills test at the DMV, but U.S. SENATE PASSES AMENDMENT PROTECTING
soon all first-time riders will have to shell out about $150 to KNIFE OWNERS In response to a U.S. Customs proposal
take the Team Oregon course, which is administered by Or- that would outlaw one-handed assisted opening knives
egon State University . The change in the law was support- by redefining them as switchblades, on July 9th the U.S.
ed by one of the state’s chief motorcycle lobbies, BikePAC. Senate unanimously passed an amendment to the Federal
Executive director Nic Oliver says he’s been riding for 35 Switchblade Act as part of the Homeland Security appro-
years and he thinks the new requirement will save lives: “A priations bill to protect by law 35 million Americans who own
trained rider is a safe rider. And we’re trying to cut down the pocketknives. The bipartisan measure would exempt assist-
deaths, especially the unnecessary deaths of people that ed-opening knives that can only be opened with “exertion
are making stupid mistakes because they don’t know what applied to the blade by hand, wrist or arm” from a federal
to do.” A similar mandatory training bill was recently passed law that criminalizes commerce in switchblades. Assisted
in North Carolina , but was amended to require rider educa- opening knives are highly desired by hunters, anglers, farm-
tion courses only for those under 18. Senate Bill 64, which ers, ranchers, firefighters, law enforcement and emergency
also limits learners permits to 12 months with one 6 month personnel and others who may need to open a knife with
renewal, was signed into law August 26th by Governor Mike only one hand. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said, “With-
Easley and goes into effect January 1, 2011. out this amendment, there is a real danger that 80 percent

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of the pocketknives sold in the U.S. could be classified as people on the streets at night, who can not always be trust-
illegal switchblades, which would hurt knife and tool manu- ed to observe the rules of the road,” the court said. “The
facturers across the nation.” The measure is now under motorcyclist should have adjusted her speed to be able to
consideration in a House-Senate Conference Committee. avoid these people,” added the statement. The woman was
ordered to pay half of the damages, estimated at 2,500 eu-
AUSTRALIAN BIKER GROUPS ANGRY OVER TOUGH ros ($3,600 US), and her bid for 1,000 euros compensation
LAW PROPOSALS Biker organizations in Australia say that for minor injuries sustained in the accident was refused.
introducing a zero alcohol tolerance for motorcycle riders in
Queensland would be discriminatory. The State Govern- LONE STAR RALLY DISCONTINUES USE OF RFID
ment is considering the option in an attempt to reduce the SURVEILLANCE CHIPS As the National Coalition of Mo-
road toll. Lindsay Granger from Motorcycling Queensland torcyclists advised our NCOM Member Groups earlier this
says riders should not be singled out. “The only other year, the Lone Star Rally in Galveston , Texas had issued
groups that have zero alcohol content are drivers who parking passes to all rally participants that contained RFID
are responsible for the safety of others or drivers who are chip technology which allowed them to be “tracked” and
inexperienced,” Granger said. “There doesn’t appear to be filmed during the rally, and riders were offered for sale a
any clear logic why experienced motorcyclists should be personalized DVD showing themselves at the rally. Each
treated any differently from experienced motorists in any coded pass was embedded with an RFID (radio frequency
other type of vehicle.” The zero tolerance effort is also un- identification) chip that incorporates the use of electromag-
der critique by members of the United Motorcycle Council of netic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF)
Queensland, a newly formed organization comprised of 17 portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify
clubs ranging from outlaw patch holders to church groups an object or animal, or in this case each motorcycle affixed
united to fight efforts of law enforcement from enacting with a pass. A link on the Lone Star Rally website said, “The
discriminatory legislation aimed at clubs. chip technology will allow us to pinpoint you and produce
a DVD of the entire rally event with personalized footage
BILLY LANE SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR FATAL of you and your bike on the Strand !” Such surveillance
CRASH On August 14th, a Florida judge sentenced celebri- technology has been proposed for other bike rallies as well,
ty bike builder Billy Lane to six years in prison in connection such as Sturgis and Daytona. This issue was brought to the
with the Sept. 4, 2006 crash that killed scooter rider Gerald attention of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists board
Morelock. Judge Robert Burger also ordered Lane’s drivers of directors, and discussions ensued about opposing such
license suspended for life and that he undergo random drug invasive chipping if it’s without the rider’s knowledge and
and alcohol testing upon his release from prison. Lane, 39, consent. “It was never our intent to do harm to the Lone
faced up to nine years in prison after a judge in June OK’d Star Rally, but felt obligated to inform our NCOM Member
a plea deal in which prosecutors agreed to drop a charge of Groups of this practice,” said Richard M. Lester, AIM/NCOM
DUI manslaughter in connection with the Labor Day 2006 founder. A.I.M. Rep Denise Nobs, whose husband Louie
accident. Lane, who was led from the courtroom in hand- serves on the board as NCOM Christian Unity Liaison,
cuffs, choked back tears as he took full responsibility for the wrote about the use and possible misuse of such RFID
rider’s death. “I was very careless. I was a less-responsible chips earlier this year in the AIM/NCOM Legal & Legisla-
citizen,” Lane told the court. “I’m not looking for pity on my- tive Newsletter to bring awareness to the issue. Lone Star
self. I drive by the spot where I killed Jerry Morelock every Rally organizers have since announced the discontinuation
day. I pray to God for his soul and for his family.” Police of the RFID chipped parking passes, and had this to say on
said Lane’s blood-alcohol level was more than twice the the Homepage of their website (www.lonestarrally.com): “It
legal limit when he crossed a double-yellow line to speed at seems that people have either not seen our explanations,
68 mph past three cars on State Road A1A south of Mel- misunderstood how we use the (RFID) technology or just
bourne Beach . He crashed his Dodge pickup head on into hate it! We love our riders and don’t want to use anything
56-year-old Morelock’s small Yamaha motorcycle. they don’t like so, for these reasons, we are cancelling the
use of any RFID technology at the Lone Star Rally.” Billed
WEIRD NEWS: BEWARE DRUNKARDS CROSSING as “The World’s Largest Halloween Party”, the Lone Star
A German court ruled on September 14 that a motorcyclist Rally will take place Oct. 27 – Nov. 1, and NCOM encour-
who collided with a drunken pedestrian during a beer fest ages its members to attend and support the event.
shared blame for the accident because she should have
expected the road to be full of party-goers.The female QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Be as beneficent as the sun or the
biker, who was driving at a legal speed of 25-31 mph hit a sea, but if your rights as a rational being are trenched on,
man who was crossing the road against a red light during die on the first inch of your territory.”
the Munich beer festival which attracts millions of revelers Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American poet and phi-
every year. The court held her “50 percent responsible” for losopher
the accident. “During the October (beer) festival there are,
it is well known to the authorities, a large number of drunk

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 POINTMAN PERSPECTIVE
HAVEN MISSION
 
    Over the years the Lord has called me to do a number of things.
Some of these were well suited to my abilities, training, and
aspirations. This time however has me scratching my head. Lord,
are you sure you want me to do this? I am not prepared. I am not
equipped. I am not very well suited. I have not trained for this. I
was not even thinking about it. I had no idea. Does this sound
like something you have said before? Has God wanted you to do
something and all you could say was, “ why me? “ You are not alone.
Moses did the same thing when God told him to go Pharoe and tell
him to “ let my people go.” I did it also, as you can see.
    I have however, come far enough with God to trust Him. I don’
t understand. I can’t explain it. I don’t know why He did not get
someone far more competent than I am, but he asked me to do this
thing and I have. It is called “ Haven Mission.” It is for “ Bikers, vets,
and other misfits who do not want to go church.” There are a number
of churches that have special “ biker Sundays.” The Lord said to
make every Sunday “ biker Sunday.” I started thinking, which can be
somewhat dangerous for me, where can this done? What do I need?
The Lord said “ ask George.” George happens to be George Wills, the
owner of Richmond / South Richmond Harley-Davidson. After some
thought George said “ ok.” I am very thankful to have a boss that gives
me so much latitude in my job. George also allows me to use SRHD
as my headquarters for Wreaths Across America. I give my heart felt
thanks to George Wills for his support of WAA and Haven Mission.
    You may ask, What is the big deal, isn’t this another church service?
Yes, in a way it is. However, how many times have you been to
“church” in a motorcycle shop? I know a number of people who will not
go into a formal church. They feel out of place. Their perception is “ I
won’t be accepted.” They see the nice buildings, the beautiful grounds,
people in their “ Sunday best “ and are put off by it. I personally feel
that they have the wrong perception. Most churches would gladly
welcome them but they don’t know that. Haven Mission is for that
person. What you ride and how you dress is not important, finding
Christ is.
    Jesus spent most of His earthly ministry with ordinary people, even
sinners and tax collectors. He did not have a beautiful building with a
manicured lawn. Although He preached in the temple occasionally, His
ministry was in the open fields and in the streets and people flocked
to Him to hear the truth. This is what He is telling me to do. Preach the
truth of His Word. This will be my banner for the rest of my life.
    I could not do this alone so the Lord gave some others the same
vision for bikers and vets. My dear friends; Ron and Sandy Walton
are the Directors of biker Ministries. Craig Shelton is the Director of
Praise and Worship. Colleen Rowlett will be in charge of Lady Bikers.
My special thanks to Pastor Jean Trainer, Bertha Hinson, Doug and
Cheryl Camden of the Village Grill in Chester, Jim and Mary Biehl,
John Downey, Administrative Director and Johnny McPherson for their
support and help. Thank you all. I offer a very special thanks to Dr
Wayne Mancari, Pastor of Cornerstone Assembly of God for his love,
patience, guidance, and occasional kick in my journey to this point
in my life. I owe everything to Jesus and those He sent to help me.
Please come and visit with us. We begin at 8:00am Sunday mornings.
    We have also begun preparations for Wreaths Across America.
We need help raising funds and we need bikes to escort the Cox
Transportation truck that will be delivering the wreaths.
    May the road rise up to meet you
    May the wind always be at your back
    May the rains fall gently upon your fields
    May the sun shine gently upon your face
    Until we meet again, may God hold you
    in the hollow of His hand
Rev R.J.(Rocky)Angone,Jr
Haven Mission / Freedom through Christ
Vietnam Vet / Right Wing Extremist
Circuit Rider
BlackHorse Trooper
Pointman International Ministries
Wreaths Across America;Richmond National Cemetery
Thunder Roads Magazine
South Richmond Harley-Davidson
(H)804-796-6626
(w)804-745-3445
(C)804-586-5060
rjangone@yahoo.com
www.pointman.homestead.com
Rev R.J.(Rocky)Angone,Jr
Circuit Rider - BlackHorse Trooper - Pointman International Ministries - Wreaths
Across America - Richmond National Cemetery - Thunder Roads Magazine
(H) 804-796-6626  (w) 804-745-3445 (C) 804-586-5060       
rjangone@yahoo.com www.pointman.homestead.com
Rocky is an ordained minister, a Vietnam vet, and an outpost leader for Point-
man International Ministries. He serves as a counselor and a staff member at
Dominion Counseling and Training Center at the East Gate of Richmond. Rocky is
a graduate of the Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry and is a board member
of the Richmond Area Coalition of Men’s Ministries. He and his wife Donna live in
Chester,Virginia and together have five children and twelve grand children. Rocky
is the Business Manager for South Richmond Harley-Davidson and rides a 2002
Heritage Softail Classic.He and Donna belong to Cornerstone Assembly of God
Church and is a member of the Christian Motorcyclist’s Association, the South
Richmond HOG’s, and the Patriot Guard Riders. He is also associated with the
Richmond International House of Prayer, “ At Ease Ministries” of Fort Lee and can
be seen weekly on Comcast TV on “ Beauty From Ashes” with Bertha Hinson.
A veteran’s advocate, Rocky invites your participation in this article. Share your
experiences, thoughts, and your heart with us here “ On Eagles Wings” where
Jesus is Lord.
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