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IDE FAST AND TAKE CHANCES; this is what a good friend tells me every time I mount up on the bike. Everyone has their own individual riding style. Mine anymore is all about the cruise, rather than the race. Don’t get it twisted, I get that mood where I rip up and down the road on those perfect days where its just you and the open road and that felling comes over you and with ta twist of the throttle you are rolling. So, if you’re the slow and easy type good on you. Be safe out there and don’t let anyone push you out of your riding comfort zone. There has been to many good people going down from the pressure of trying to keep up with a more advanced rider. Going fast doesn’t make you cool, getting there in one piece and looking good doing it does. So to all our loyal followers Ride Safe and enjoy the summer while we have it. This month is full of events in the Mid-Atlantic area. Be sure to share your events every Tuesday on our “Tell Us Tuesday!” post through Facebook. We keep you posted with all the latest events and rides in the MidAtlantic Area. GET INVOLVED! This is your magazine too! If you want to see something, let us know! And don’t be afraid to take some pictures, and write down your stories, and send them to us. You never know, it might end up in the magazine! We are always looking for a good story, or a new road, or a helpful tip on new parts or just routine maintenance on the bike. Help you fellow Brother and Sisters out, don’t be selfish, share what you learned with everyone. For a full list of all the local events in the MidAtlantic area, be sure to check out our website www.thunderroadsmidatlantic.com. We have all the information you will need to plan your season as we update our calendars weekly with new rides and rallies. As always, feel free to submit your event to be listed on the site at no charge. Just go to the web page events tab and click the submit your event tab. We will get it up on the site asap. The Road Crew here at Thunder Roads® MidAtlantic works very hard at keeping you up to date with all the local events in your area. We attend as many events as we can, more than any of our competitors, but we can’t be everywhere. Submit your photos and stories to bigcity@bigcityrhino.com and be a part of the THUNDER!!
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inally! A sunny weekend with no rain! Only being able to ride on the weekends has kept me off the bike quite a bit these days since it seems to want to be rainy and nasty on weekends. Well, today was not one of those days and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to get out and ride. It was sunny with no chance of rain but it was close to 90 degrees. I used to ride in just my jeans and t-shirt and tennis shoes but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown more cautious. Now I make sure to wear my riding jacket and my boots along with my full face helmet…no matter how hot it may be outside! Because it was going to be so hot, I didn’t want to go on a really long ride, so I decided to ride out to Pretty Boy Reservoir out in Hampstead. I think I may have been there once a long time ago but I don’t really remember it. I had read somewhere that it was a nice ride so I got myself geared up and headed out around noon. It was a later start than what I wanted but I had some errands to attend to in the morning. I turned on my GPS and set it to “avoid highways” and I was off. I had no idea that I was in for such a nice ride. The GPS said it was almost 50 miles to get there and I thought a 100 mile day would be perfect for a day like today. The good thing is that as long as I was moving, I stayed cool for the most part. The directions that I took from Columbia were as follows: MD-32 N, right on MD-91 N for 7.8 miles, left on MD-30 N for 1.1 miles and then a right onto Dover road. Up until then it had been some nice roads to ride on. There wasn’t much traffic and most of it was farmland. I felt like I was in Pennsylvania at times. It was an enjoyable route. After I got onto Dover road, though, it was all nice back roads lined with trees and a few nice curves…a biker’s dream. Not to mention, I think I passed maybe 2 cars on my way and there was never anyone in front of me or behind me for the most part. I then made a left onto Trenton Road for 2.9
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miles, left on MD-88 W for.6 miles, right onto Pleasant Meadow Rd for 1.2 miles, left onto MD-137 W for .8 miles, right onto Gunpowder road for 1.5 miles, left to stay on Gunpowder road for 1.3 miles, then a right on Beckleysville road for .6 miles. This brought me into Pretty Boy Reservoir. I really enjoyed going over the bridge there. I had intended to stop and explore but I never came to any parking lots or parking areas that I was comfortable with parking the bike. I eventually came to a small convenience store and stopped to get a cold drink of water. I then turned around and went back the way I came. When I got back into my neck of the wood, I scooted around on some roads that I enjoy and then called it day, clocking in at 120 miles total. I wanted to ride around a little longer but the heat was really getting to me. All in all it was a great little scoot! The only thing that put a little damper on it was when a bee or some other annoying insect got inside my right index finger under my fingerless gloves and either stung me or bit me. I don’t know which one but what I do know was that it stung and burned and hurt really bad. I couldn’t stop because I was on a narrow road at the time. There was no one around me so I clinched down on the clutch and took my hand off the throttle so I could shake the sting off. It didn’t really help but the good news is that about five minutes later, I was feeling okay. The funny thing is that when I was finally able to stop, I looked at my finger to see…nothing! There was no trace that anything had bit me or stung me…weird! You can see by the pictures that I included how nice of a ride it was. It was another solo ride but like I always say, I enjoy those better most times! My article next month will be about my trip to NC and the Tail of the Dragon. We do have a slingshot rented but don’t be surprised if I rent a bike for a couple of hours to try my hand at the Dragon…stay tuned and like always, thanks for reading!!
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JACKSON: Action Jackson is what they call me. I’m an energetic, happy and friendly dog who is a complete wiggle-butt!! I love people, treats and attention! I also enjoy long walks, kongs, nylabones and toys of any kind -- especially if they squeak. I can also be a lap dog if I feel the need to sit with my family and watch TV. In a previous home I lived with kids of various ages. I am hoping that I can be back in a home very soon as long as it’s felinefree. If you want to meet me then please stop in soon! MARIO: Looking for an active, handsome, young, fun type of guy? Look no further. Hi, my name is Mario. I’m on the market for a new forever home. I enjoy a nice cuddle session and a belly rub but also enjoy going out on a nice walk/hike with my friends here at the shelter. I love people, especially if they give me attention and pizza! I’m very treat motivated, my friends here have been teaching me cool new tricks. I know sit, paw, roll over, and down and we’ve been working hard on more! I think my favorite thing in the world though has to be toys. If I’m in the room with the toy bin, I like to pick out my favorite ones and carry them around and show them off. With the warmer weather we’ve been having, we found out I LOVE to swim!! Ponds, pools - it doesn’t matter, I am all about it! I have quickly become a staff favorite, it’s hard not to fall in love with me. If you think I’d be a good match for you and your household, come to the Baltimore Humane Society and meet me today! Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic
Hello! My name is Eclipse and if you ask any staff member or volunteer here at the Baltimore Humane Society about me, the first thing they will say is “I love her!” Followed by how sweet, snuggly, and lovable I am. All of those things are correct! I think my most favorite thing is to be curled up into the lap of my people. I also will give you endless kisses if you let me. I do enjoy going for a nice walk on the property here. I do, however, prefer to be the queen of my new castle meaning I don’t want to share your affection with any fur-siblings. That’s okay though, as I know I will be all you need to fill your heart with love. Again, just ask everyone here, I am a staff favorite and everyone really wants to see me in my own forever home! If you think I sound like the dog for you, please come in to meet me today! CESARO: Since being at the Baltimore Humane Society, I’ve made a lot of nice new friends. All the girls here always tell me how much they love me and how cute I am. I’ve been spoiled with a lot of love and attention, I’m one lucky pup! My name is Cesaro and I’m in the market for a new family. I’m a sweet senior boy who wants nothing more than a lap to sit in and a face to kiss. All of the staff here love me and have nothing but nice things to say about me. If you come to meet me, I bet you’ll feel the same way. Baltimore Humane Society 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136 T: 410-833-8848 F: 410-833-4481 www.bmorehumane.org Baltimore Humane Society: A no-kill shelter protecting, saving, and caring for animals since 1927!
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FOUR REASONS TO CELEBRATE OUR INDEPENDENCE
ULY 4TH marks the birthday of the United States. Many commemorate the occasion with fireworks, cookouts, or displaying an American flag. But are there any biblical reasons Christians can find to celebrate Independence Day? Scripture offers at least four clear reasons. 1. Gratitude for Religious Freedom First, America offers significant religious freedom for Christians (and others) to freely worship. The United States continues to operate as one of the nations offering the most religious freedom worldwide. In many places across the globe, you can lose your job, be arrested, or even find yourself sentenced to death for following Christ. Yet in our nation, we can attend the church of our choice, openly read the Bible on our own or with others, and openly pray to God. This is certainly something to celebrate. 2. Appreciation for Those Who Defend Our Freedom Second, Christians can thank God for those who serve and have given their lives to defend our freedom. This includes past military veterans, current military personnel, as well as honoring their family members. We often forget our freedom of religion and other freedoms can only continue if our armed forces protect our nation and national interests. While this does not mean we have to agree with every military decision or conflict, we can be thankful for all those who serve and their families. 3. Thanksgiving for the Opportunity to Participate in Government Third, we can thank God for the opportunity to participate in the democratic process of our nation. While politics is often viewed negatively, governing leaders are ordained by God (Romans 13) and are to receive honor from those who follow Christ. Further, our nation offers the ability to participate
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through voting, advocating for issues important to our values, and even options to run for political office. Contrast this situation with the tyrannical Emperor Nero who led the Roman Empire during the New Testament period and you’ll quickly appreciate the opportunity to have a voice within the political process. 4. Thankfulness for Peace with Family, Neighbors, and Friends Fourth, we can express appreciation for a nation at peace. If you lived in Syria today, your home and community would live under the threat of civil war. In many parts of Sudan, you would live in fear of your town being attack by rebels. If you were a Christian living in Iraq, you may be forced to flee for your safety. Despite significant violence within the United States, the nation remains free of war within its own borders. Most of us take this peace for granted, yet millions worldwide long for a single night of rest without fear of attack in their communities. We can at least take a moment to thank God for the peace He has provided for our family, our community, and nation. Jeremiah 29:7 teaches, we can seek the good of the city where we live and work to impact those around us with the love of Christ.
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OFTEN WONDER if weather forecasting was ever this ROAD bad. I look at many of the CAPTAIN’S weather apps and sites with REPORT their charts and graphs, and their cookie-cutter copied and pasted predictions, and it seems none of it, has anything remotely to do with reality. I have to admit, I’ve gotten spoiled when I look back at having to check the weather every few hours, since the airplane and its pilot couldn’t fly in thunderstorms. Now, I lazily rely on yesterday’s outlook, and throw caution into the wind when it comes to getting wet. Still, with all the technology and satellites,
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I wonder if Gordon Barnes and Bob Ryan, did it better with their markers and whiteboards, back in the day. So, while everyone was sitting down, eating a delicious breakfast at White’s Wayside; without a chance of rain in yesterday’s forecast, the skies opened up. For the first time, I understood the term “bucket”, as Henry raced to spare his lid hanging from his bars. We sat outside waiting for it to stop on a couple of porch swings, which for me, work better than rocking chairs. The roads were a wash. And I don’t think it was lost on any of us, that we weren’t going to let a little rain, stop us from being out on the bikes with our friends, regardless of how clean they were. Rose’s phone was paired on the Rushmore Limited’s audio system, provided by Shenandoah Harley Davidson. One of the best touring bikes ever built was demonstrating why, clearing a path on the wet pavement, and through the wet air as well. Sky Harbor’s “Illusion: Night” was playing over the speakers. The crescendo, “I fell into a dream,” seemed to coincide with the skies clearing. I reached back with my hand and gave Rose’s leg a squeeze and left it there for the next few miles. The three Limited’s all faced a challenge on our back road to Rt. 39 as we approached a group of cyclists riding abreast in the Tour de Bath. I guess it was mutually understood that each of us would risk pending death, passing over a hill or in a curve, if we didn’t tuck in behind in Formation Bogart. Peddling in single file was not 10
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an option. That is, until they got a good dose of some Cookie Monster death metal courtesy of Opeth. We all got a chuckle out of Mike when he posed in a booth with a thing you talk into, but it doesn’t take pics or send texts. The roads were dry, Courtesy VA State Parks but the skies were still rather “Grace Under Pressure” -like. At Ingall’s Overlook I broke out the Pod of all Triness and set the timer for 15 seconds for fear of another face plant. I remember running the 50 yard dash in grade school in seven or eight seconds. Setting a timer for 15 for 20 is definitely a milestone and bragging rights for an AARP card. Pics taken, we all agreed on the route: Airport Road to Douthat State Park. This was one of those rides that I’d written about in another publication, and wanted to return to again. The road is one of those paved goat trails that switch back and forth descending to and ascending from Clifton Forge, VA. It will test a rider’s and pas-
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senger’s metal as Joyce soon experienced. I also experienced Joyce’s smack on the shoulder at the gas station once off the bikes at the bottom of the mountain. It had been about four hours since we left White’s, so we were ready to eat. The restaurant by the lakeside at Douthat was busy this Sunday afternoon. We all opted to sit inside together instead of splitting up outside on the patio. The tables on the deck are all fixed, so we couldn’t move them together. Rose missed the ice cold beer, not served until 4:30 on Sundays. The food was good and plentiful, but we felt like the staff was a little overwhelmed with the number of diners present. Plan your trip Wednesday-Friday for a more relaxed experience. We hiked down to the lower section of falls and took some pics. We were surprised that no one was there. Usually there are kids fishing and people walking around. It was nice to have the pristine setting all to ourselves. Even though all of us were sick and tired of water, especially rain, the cascades provided a peaceful and relaxing setting. If you are the Lewis and Clark type, there is room for a bike or two for pics, when the gate is open. We said our goodbyes to Team M8 in Williamsville. Mike and Cathy had to prepare for his early flight the next day. Team Twin Cam had vectors for Burnesville, extending the ride through the George Washington National Forest to Monterey, where we turned Henry and Joyce loose. It had been a special day. What used to happen almost daily, if not weekly, now occurs every few months it seems. And Rose and I were very thankful the sacred closet was opened once more. I recently posted, “I’ve always known these machines have souls. They share the part of us that enables us to connect with everything we wish to experience. It’s one of the few things on earth, that truly reflects our ability to be free.” It’s certainly been the case with Rose and I. Once again, we have another memorable story to tell. And it would never have happened with minivans. Cheers and thanks for reading! Marc Ritchie Photos: Rose Grant
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1959 A10 Rocket 650 twin. This was BSA in her prime.
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“ARIEL SQUARE FOUR” BY ANDY TALLONE Classic-British-Motorcycles.com
With 2 more cylinders in back, you can see why they overheated.
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ACK IN THE DAY, before America became the dominant player in the fields of industry and technology, Britain was top dog. All the best products & latest inventions came from the British Isles, and they became known for their innovative approaches to complex engineering problems. The Brits came up with countless novel ideas in many areas of endeavor, motorcycles among them. As an example of this innovative bent, we shall examine a motorcycle engine design that took a whole new look at the problem of engine vibration.
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In the late 1920s and early 1930s, most motorcycles had single-cylinder side-valve (flathead) or OHV (Overhead Valve) engines. The relatively few twins were generally V- twins destined for sidecar duty. There were a few 4-cylinder bikes from Indian, Excelsior, and others, all running lengthwise, and all very high-priced for the times. While the rarified fours were fairly smooth, the singles and twins, which made up the vast majority of motorcycles in those days, vibrated badly. Vibration was a big problem, especially when trying to extract greater power at higher revs. The Brits tried many things over the years, but that wicked vibration only got worse as performance improved. One solution was the Ariel Square Four...for better or for worse.
EDWARD TURNER’S BRAINSTORM
Square Four engine was originally designed in 1928 by Edward Turner, the man who would later design the game-changing vertical twin for Triumph. In original form, the Square Four started out as a 500cc four-cylinder with a single overhead cam, and was quickly expanded to 601cc. The Square Four was essentially two 2-cylinder engines, each with traverse (acrossthe-frame) crankshafts that were geared together, rotating in opposite directions. They shared a common cylinder block and removable head. These early bikes, designated Model “4F”, used a single chain-driven overhead cam, and were produced from 1931 to 1936. Overheating problems with the rear cylinders prompted a total redesign with the model “4G” in 1936, which was now OHV and displaced 995cc. The 4G ran from 1936 to 1949, with six years of war production interrupting civilian production (1940-45). JULY 2018
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This ʼ39 Square Four is a “two-pipe”, one on each side.
SQUARE FOUR DESIGN
The four-cylinder 1000 was a slow revving, torquey engine that was meant for cruising over long distances at low RPMs, or tugging a sidecar. They werenʼt high-revving, high performance machines. The two heavy crankshafts were geared together on the left (primary) side so that they counter-rotated (spun in opposite directions), thus canceling out each othersʼ vibrations. The single camshaft was buried in the crankcase, above and between the crankshafts, and driven off of the right side (timing side). It was robustly built. The overall result was a smoothness that few other bikes could match. And, in their day, they had a reputation for reliability, at a time when reliability was a major issue. The one-piece iron cylinder block had all four cylinders arranged in a square pattern (hence the name) with a one-piece removable cylinder head. It was all fed by a single SU MC2 carburetor in back, with a long intake manifold built into the cylinder head. The size and length of this intake tract was insufficient to support much power from an engine this size, forever limiting them to utilitarian levels of performance. Each bank of cylinders (left & right) shared a common exhaust manifold exiting with one pipe per side, hence the nickname ʻtwo-pipeʼ. This arrangement doesnʼt make for great airflow, but again, this wasnʼt a racer, it was a cruiser. The big problem with Ariel Square Fours was overheating. The back two cylinders never got enough cooling air, and were heated by the front cylinders.
The 1948 Ariel Square Four continued to use Arielʼs patented Anstey-link plunger rear suspension, but the girder forks were replaced with telescopic forks with hydraulic damping. The Square Four went through a major revision in 1953, with a new cylinder head and manifolds, prompting a new sub-model designation, Mark II, which ran from 1953 through Ariel’s final year, 1959. Prior to 1953, both cylinders on each side shared just one exhaust pipe, hence the nickname “2-pipes”. But new intake and exhaust manifolds and the new head gave each cylinder it’s own exhaust pipe, hence the term “4pipe” bikes. This ‘55 Square Four of course benefitted from these improvements, which yielded a bump in power to 40 horsepower, allowing a top speed of 100 mph.
This ʼ57 is a good example of a late Mark II “four-pipe” Square
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SQUARE FOUR NOT A HOT ROD Of course, the Ariel Square Four was never intended to be a road rocket. With two counter-rotating crankshafts, it was meant to be very smooth, not fast. These bikes are cruisers, designed to pull a side car or cruise at speed all day long. There weren’t many bikes in the 1950s that you could say that about. Ariel had more or less committed the Square Four to this “cruiser”-image, having plumbed in a common intake manifold that fed all four cylinders from a single carburetor, by now an automotive type SU carb. By the mid-1950s, performance was on the rise with most motorcycle manufacturers, and Ariel, now owned by industry-giant BSA, had followed the rest of the British bike industry by introducing its own vertical twins in the late-50s. The ancient design of the Square Four cobbled with compromises, simply couldnʼt compete. Square Four production ended in 1959, and in its entire 29-year-run, only 15,639 were ever built, including all models.
This may be the only Ariel Square Four bobber in captivity.
ARIEL STRUGGLES Even under the care of wealthy (at the time) BSA, Ariel just couldnʼt make it financially. Their twins were good enough, hardware-wise, but couldnʼt come close to the marketing equity of Triumph, BSA and Norton. Few twins were sold. Of course, they had their big 500 singles, the Ariel Red Hunters, which always sold well, but not enough to carry the company. Then there was the Leader. In the late-50s Ariel misread the market, believing that tiny, underpowered, partially-enclosed commuter bikes would be the future of motorcycling. They made a major investment in a whole new line of ugly little mutants called the Ariel Leader. They flopped, and so did Ariel. BSA closed Arielʼs factory down in 1962, moving all Leader production over to their own factories, to cut costs. Nothing helped. By 1965, BSA had shuttered the Ariel brand. Out of all the great bikes Ariel built over the years, the Square Four is certainly their most famous.
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Lil’ Johnny was kicked out of Math class and when he sat down in the Principal’s office she asked him what happened. Lil’ Johnny said “The teacher asked the class what comes after 69? Well, apparently “Mouthwash” was the wrong answer”. -------------------------------------------------------------“Pervo” was recently at the Fair and he just stood next to one of the displays and this gal comes up says “So what are you selling or able to do?” Pervo thinks quick and says “I have the ability to guess how old you are just by feeling breasts.” The girl is kinda’ intrigued. “Really. Well then, go on.” After about 20 seconds of Pervo fondling she gets impatient and says, “Come on, how old am I, when was I born?” Pervo says “I reckon you to be in your mid 20’s, but you was born yesterday.” -------------------------------------------------------------A wife thinking she’s being very modern thinking treats her hubby to a birthday night at the local expensive strip club. At The Club, the Doorman says, “Hey, Jimbo, how ya’ been buddy?” The wife says “how does he know you?” and Jimbo replies, “I play football w/ him.” Once inside the Bartender says “Hey, Jimbo, you want the usual?” Jimbo turns to his wife and says “before you say anything he’s on the Darts Team.” Next a hot stripper yells down from the stage Hey, Jimbo, you craving the Special tonight?” The wife storms out the door dragging Jimbo by the collar and hails a taxi. Jumping in the taxi the Taxi Driver says, “Hey, Jimbo, you sure picked up a fugly one this time....”. Jimbo should be fine after his testicles return to their individual sacks. -------------------------------------------------------------Three bulls heard the Rancher was bringing in another bull onto the ranch. First bull: “Ive been here 5 years. I’m not giving this new bull any of my 100 cows.” Second bull: I’ve been here for 3 years and have earned my right to 50 cows. I’m keeping all my cows.” Third bull: I’ve only been here a year and so far you guys have only let me have 10 cows. I may not be as big as you two but I’m keeping all 10 of my cows.” Just then a shiny cattle hauler pulls up in the pasture carrying the biggest bull the 3 bulls had ever seen. At 4,700 pounds, each step this massive animal takes strains the steel ramp. (cont’d. ) 20
First Bull: “Well, I think I can spare a few cows for our new friend.” Second Bull: “I actually have too many cows to take care of properly. I can spare a few. Not looking for any trouble.” They both look over at the third bull and see him hoofing up the dirt, shaking his horns back and forth and snorting as loud as he can. First Bull: “Son, don’t be foolish --- let him have some of your cows and live to tell about it.” Third Bull: “Hell, he can have all 10 of my cows. I’m just making sure he knows I’m a damn bull.” --------------------------------------------------------------A woman goes to the Doctor worried about her husband’s temper. The woman says, “Doc, I don’t know what to do. Every day my husband seems to lose his temper for no reason. It kinda’ scares me.” The Doc says “I have a cure for that. When it seems that your husband is getting angry, just take a glass of water, take a big gulp and swish and swish but don’t swallow it until he either leaves the room or calms down.” Two weeks later the woman comes back to the Doc looking fresh and relaxed. “Doc, that was a brilliant idea! Every time my hubby started losing it I just swished and swished my mouthful of water but never swallowed and he just calmed right down. How does a glass of water do that?” The Doctor says, “The water itself does nothing. It’s keeping your mouth shut that does the trick.” --------------------------------------------------------------Please pray for my wife. A bee stung her on the forehead and she is in I.C.U. She almost died. Luckily, I was close enough to her and was able to hit the bee as hard as I could with a shovel at the very second that the bee stung her. --------------------------------------------------------------Leroy slides off his trunks at the beach and places his hat over his privates. A woman walks by and says “if you were a gentleman you’d life your hat.” Leroy says, “if you didn’t look like somebody hit you in the face with a shovel it would lift itself.” --------------------------------------------------------------“Grumpy” is at his girlfriend’s Baby Shower and sees all these women patting and rubbing his gal’s tummy saying “Congratulations!”. He pops another beer and grumbles to himself, “How come nobody is over here rubbing my balls and saying “Good Job!?.”
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The support hand fills the remaining opening on the grip. X - Supporting thumb placement. andling your sidearm is like handling your I can best describe the Leatham-Enos grip as a clasping grip – from Y - Base of supporting palm placement. vehicle. If you are negligent or arrogant: a the four directions. Older grip techniques like the Teacup and the LEFT severe cost could result. On the range you Thumbs-Down, taken from revolvers, do not offer the same amount of drivability on X - Supporting thumb ANDLING YOUR SIDEARM handling Ifyour lever.methods On the they are pronounced levers as opcould see stove-pipe jams, a wide shotis like semi-automatics. you use those on aSIGs, semi-automatic, you’ve probably placement. vehicle. If you negligent a severe Y - Base of supporting posed recessed “levers” on the Glocks.I can pattern on target, andare experience havingor arrogant: had to reposition your hands after to fourthe to slim, five rounds downrange. If that’s placement.grip to take morecost time could reacquiring between a happened and you see haven’t best tried the Leatham-Enos, then do so. Practicegrip it dryas palm result. Onshots. theInrange you could describe the Leatham-Enos a clasping gunfight these errors couldavery wellshot get youpattern killed. on before headingand to theexrange.–You can the couple the directions. practice with the Trigger Reset stove-pipe jams, wide target, from four Older grip techniques like the Oneperience training factor is how gripmore the handgun. Drill and, equally, both techniques will and tightenthe up your shot groups over taken time. from revolvers, do having toyou take time reacquiring between Teacup Thumbs-Down, Forshots. semi-automatic handguns, I recommend the very Practicing gripyou while dry-firing is used find where a lack of comfortability In a gunfight these errors could wellthe get not offer thetosame amount of drivabilityRIGHT on semi-autoThe support hand fills Combat Grip. This grip is also referred to as the may be. Some report issues in the support wrist from the forward cant required killed. One training factor is how you grip the handgun. matics. If you use those methods on a semi-automatic, the remaining Leatham-Enos Grip, in case you want to do more for proper thumb placement. The cantprobably can be equivalent nearly 15-degrees For semi-automatic handguns, I recommend the Comyou’ve had totoreposition your hands afteropening four on the grip. research, and it’s also commonly referred to as the of angle. There is an inward clasp of the grip, but the cant provides forward bat Grip. This grip is also referred to as the Leatham- to five rounds downrange. If that’s happened and you “thumbs against not advised by all, I lock the supporting wristthen and do so. Practice Enosforward” Grip, ingrip. case you want to do moreresistance research, andrecoil. it’s While haven’t tried the Leatham-Enos, The Leatham-Enos grip provides the best for recoil the entire firing arm as it is centered to my frame. There are several physiological also commonly referred to as the “thumbs forward” grip. it dry before heading to the range. You can couple the control. A high grip in the beavertail, with the firing arguments against locking one or the other, and even both, as presented by far practice with the Trigger Reset Drill and, equally, both Leatham-Enos provides for recoil hand,The controls rearward felt recoilgrip and muzzle flip. the morebest experienced shooter than I. But, you will adapt the grip for the best recoil techniques will tighten up your shot groups over time. control. A high grip in the beavertail, with the firing hand, The support hand assists in controlling muzzle flip compensation suited to you. It might be less wrist cant or a lack of elbow-lock controls rearward felt recoil and muzzle flip. The supand puts a clamping pressure towards the interior of because of a heftier body size. Practicing the grip while dry-firing is used to find where hand in way controlling a aversion lack of comfortability wishand to readputs the extended of this article, then visit :may be. Some report issues in the theport handgun itself.assists The easiest to describe muzzle this If youflip clamping pressure towards the interior of the handgun support wrist from forward cant required for proper Emailthe thisistheline3@gmail.com. is to think of it as a four-way intersection where all www.thearmednovelist.com. Questions or comments? itself. The easiest way to describe this is to think of it as thumb placement. The cant can be equivalent to nearly roads lead to the center. I couple this grip with an a four-way intersection where all roads lead to the cen15-degrees of angle. There is an inward clasp of the grip, Isosceles or Fighting stance (between Isosceles and ter. I to couple this grip with an alignment Isosceles or Fighting stance but the cant provides forward resistance against recoil. Weaver) keep the handgun in direct with the center ofIsosceles my frame. and Weaver) to keep the handgun in While not advised by all, I lock the supporting wrist and (between For the thumbs: alwayswith forward andcenter always high direct alignment the of my frame. the entire firing arm as it is centered to my frame. There alongFor the the top ofthumbs: the frame.always Most people will find forward and always high along are several physiological arguments against locking one thatthe theirtop DA/SA and striker handguns similarly of the frame. Most are people will find that their DA/ or the other, and even both, as presented by far more laidSAout. Assuming you’re right handed, your and striker handguns are similarly laid out. Assum- experienced shooter than I. But, you will adapt the grip right thumb should reach the bolt catch without ing you’re right handed, your right thumb should reach for the best recoil compensation suited to you. It might overextending and your left thumb should sit on the bolt catch without overextending and your left thumb be less wrist cant or a lack of elbow-lock because of a or under the takedown lever. Those who run a 1911 heftier body size. sitcontrols on orareunder willshould notice their slightlythe moretakedown rearward, lever. Those who runwhere a 1911 will notice theirdifference controls are slightly more If you wish to read the extended version of this article, behind your fingertips lay. A slight rearward, behind where your fingertips lay. A slight differthen visit : www.thearmednovelist.com. Questions or in the SIGs and Glocks that I run is the takedown ence in the SIGs and Glocks that I run is the takedown comments? Email thisistheline3@gmail.com. lever. 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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) NEW ‘A BIKER’S GUIDE TO MAKING LAW’ BROCHURE AVAILABLE FROM NCOM The latest in a line of “BIKER’S GUIDE” brochures was recently unveiled during the Mock Legislative Session at this year’s NCOM Convention in Mobile, Alabama. Conducted by the National Coalition Of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF), the seminar was a hands-on demonstration of passing legislation, providing a perfect opportunity to unveil the new “A BIKER’S GUIDE TO MAKING LAW” educational brochure of similar topic. The new tri-fold brochure was produced by the NCOM-LTF to explain how to get a bill introduced and lobby for pro-motorcycle legislation, and is being provided free of charge to any Motorcycle Rights Organization (MRO), Confederation of Clubs (COC), NCOM Member Group, club or organization, through Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. “The Biker’s Guide was well received,” said Frank Ernst, Chairman of the NCOM-LTF following the mock session on May 12th. “After we passed them out, many attendees came up and asked if they could have additional copies, and most agreed it is a valuable tool and will give people help on how to get started in the process.” A BIKER’S GUIDE TO MAKING LAW joins previous titles in the educational series which includes; RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, COMMUNICATING WITH GOVERNMENT, and NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS, and for free copies for you and your motorcycle group, call A.I.M./NCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE (800662-2453). MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES TREND DOWNWARD Nationwide motorcycle traffic fatalities dropped by 5.6% from 2016 to 2017, a new report shows. The Governors Highway Safety Association released a report in May showcasing preliminary data on last year’s motorcycle fatalities by state. Per the report, U.S. motorcycle fatalities dropped by 296 deaths 34
-- from 5,286 in 2016 to a projected 4,990 last year. That’s coming off a 5.1% increase in such road fatalities from 2015 to 2016, the report states. The figures reported are projections based on preliminary data provided for 2017 from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Compared with 2016, motorcyclist fatalities are estimated to have decreased in 30 states, remained the same in two states, and increased in 18 states. E15 ETHANOL PROTECTION PROPOSED IN CONGRESS U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA) and Lois Frankel (DFL) have introduced the bipartisan “Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018” to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand consumer awareness on how to safely use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol. Since motorcycle and ATV engines are prohibited from using fuel with more than 10% ethanol content, namely E15 (fuel containing 15% ethanol), improved labeling, fuel pump safeguards, and education outreach are key to protecting consumers. E15 fuel is sold at many retail gas stations, and currently 63% of consumers assume all products sold at these stations are safe for their engines despite the fact that high ethanol fuel blends can damage smaller engines and void manufacturer warranties. RETALIATORY TARIFFS WOULD ‘SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON With the full support of all 28 member states, the European Union will impose “rebalancing” tariffs on U.S. imports ranging from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Levi’s jeans beginning in July in retaliation over President Donald Trump’s decision to put duties on European aluminum and steel. After failing to win trade concessions, on June 1 the Trump administration withdrew exemptions given to imported metals from the EU, Canada and Mexico from global tariffs imposed in March, citing “national security” interests. Harley-Davidson has warned of a “significant impact” on its sales from reprisal duties, saying in a statement; “We believe a punitive, retaliatory tariff on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in any of our major markets would have a significant impact on our sales,
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our dealers, our suppliers and our customers in those markets.” The Milwaukee-based Motor Company claims such tariffs on raw materials would inflate its costs by an additional $15-20 million this year. Likewise, India is countering the Trump tariffs by proposing an increase on import duty on 30 American products, including “specific motorcycles imported from the U.S.”, by up to 100%. MIC, CONGRESSIONAL MOTORCYCLE CAUCUS CONFER ON AUTOMATED TECH The Motorcycle Industry Council, in coordination with the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, hosted a briefing on “Intelligent Transportation Systems and Automated Vehicle Applications Impacts on Motorcycle Safety” on May 22. Caucus co-chairs, U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Michael Burgess (R-TX) addressed the Caucus’s mission to support riders through education and awareness, the potential for technologies to improve the riding experience and bring in new riders, and why the discussion on how motorcycles will factor into a connected and autonomous world is so important. The briefing, moderated by Callie Hoyt, MIC’s manager of federal affairs, featured a panel of industry and research experts: Sam Campbell, BMW Group; Gary Higgins, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Shane McLaughlin, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute; and Eric Teoh, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Visibility on the road can equate to life or death for motorcyclists, and human error is a major factor in that equation. If emerging connected and automated technologies are developed to correctly detect and respond to motorcycles, their deployment holds the potential to considerably decrease motorcyclist injury and fatality rates,” Hoyt said. Panelists discussed how connected and autonomous applications relate to motorcycles, how the applications can supplement one another, and the overall effect that widespread connected and automated technology can have on motorcycling. Both the House and Senate have been developing legislation that would establish the first federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. The briefing recognized the importance of ensuring that the needs of everyone on the road -- particularly motorcyclists -- are addressed in AV legislative and regulatory landscapes, as well as in real-life applications. Advanced technology will also affect motorcycle rider training programs, and the panel talked about the need to train riders on how to interact with connected and automated vehicles. AUTOMATED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY SHOWING UP ON MOTORCYCLES TOO It’s not only cars and trucks: automated tech is starting to show up wherever there are wheels, and companies are starting to focus on making motorcycles safer with automateddriving technology. Exposed to the elements and operating on two wheels instead of four, motorcyclists are particularly defenseless in the event of a crash. Yet there’s been little Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic
innovation in the motorcycle safety industry until recently. Earlier this year, major auto parts supplier Bosch announced it was working on driver-assistance systems for motorcycles, like adaptive cruise control, which accelerates and decelerates to avoid potential collisions. Before that, a Canadian startup called Damon X Labs also launched with the intention of creating a similar system for motorcycles. Now, Israel-based startup Ride Vision is also working on rider safety features for motorcycles, creating an alert system that uses relatively inexpensive front- and rearview cameras to give a 360-degree view of the motorcycle’s immediate surroundings. The system uses lights attached to the motorcycle’s rearview mirrors to alert the motorcyclist when there is a chance of collision -- whether there’s a car passing or if the rider is leaning too hard. Skully Technologies, an Atlanta-based wearable tech company, is introducing a DOT certified motorcycle helmet that has augmented reality and artificial intelligence features including a heads-up display, rearview camera, Smart Phone and Bluetooth integration, with hands-free control and other smart technology. While some of the self-driving sensors and systems are the same between cars and motorcycles, it’s a notably different product says recode.net; “While the mechanics are different, the automated motorcycle industry will likely move in a similar direction as the autonomous car industry. Startups and suppliers alike will rush to partner with major motorcycle manufacturers to begin testing and then eventually producing vehicles with this technology.” NEW HAMPSHIRE BANS MOTORCYCLE-ONLY ROADSIDE CHECKPOINTS Motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints first appeared in New York in 2009; functioning like sobriety checkpoints, motorcycleonly checkpoints (MOC) allow law enforcement to pull over motorcyclists without cause, for an on-the-spot safety, license, and helmet inspection. Since then, these so-called safety checkpoints have popped up across the country and have spiked controversy as opponents claim invasion of privacy and discrimination against motorcyclists over the operators of other motor vehicles. Nineteen states now bar such roadblocks either through legislation or judicial proceedings (AK CA IL ID IA LA MD MO MI MN NC NH OR RI TX VA WA WI & WY), and in 2015 Congress banned the use of federal funds for MOCs as part of the FAST Act highway bill. Yet they continue to be a problem for bikers in some states. Although in 2011 New Hampshire became the first state to prohibit the use of federal funds to conduct discriminatory motorcycle-only stops by police, the “Live Free Or Die” state recently enacted Senate Bill 516 to prohibit motorcycle-only checkpoints outright. Signed by Governor Chris Sununu on May 30, 2018, effective immediately; “No law enforcement officer or agency shall establish or conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints.” QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.” ~Henry David Thoreau (1817-62), American Essayist, Philosopher
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Dealer & Shops biker friendly directory
Baltimore Harley Davidson 8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003 www.hdstore.com Bayside Harley-Davidson 2211 Frederick Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23704 757-397-5550 www.baysidehd.com Colonial Harley-Davidson 1701 Temple Pkwy Prince George, VA 23875 804-861-4700 www.colonialhd.com
Whirled of Color Customs, LLC Body, Paint and Custom Airbrushing 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953 www.WhirledofColor.com
CPC Powder Coating 6800 Mid Cities Ave. Beltsville, MD 20705 443-336-2105
Zipper’s Performance Products Elkridge, Maryland 410-579-2828 www.ZippersPerformance.com
District Harley-Davidson 7830 Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-948-4581 www.districthd.com Indian Motorcycle of Fredericksburg 10151 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-642-4017 www.indianbikesva.com Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Patriot Harley- Davidson 9739 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 703-352-5400 www.patriothd.com Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com 36
TG Automotive 8176 Telegraph Road Suite E Severn, MD 21144 443-795-4733 www.tgautomotivemd.com The Twisted Spoke 97 Milford Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-326-4644 www.twistedspokeinc.com
Bars & Restaurants Hickory House 1137 US Hwy 19 North Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-269-7373
Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com Rips Casual Dining 3809 N. Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD Restaurant:n301-805-5901 Deli: 301-805-5903 Wine & Spirit Shoppe 301-805-5902 www.ripscountryvillage.com Seabreeze / Swampy’s 27130 S. Sandgates Rd Mechanicsville, MD 301-373-5217 The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. ST Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com JULY 2018
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Law offices of Jay Irwin Block 90 Painters Mill Rd. Suite 131 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-356-6555 800-875-6554 Carolyn Crowley Injury Attorney 301-676-1120 1-866-523-9529 www.LadyLaw.com Law Offices of Richard M Lester Aid to Injured Motorcyclist’s A.I.M 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste. 200 Canoga Park, CA 91303 800-531-2424 Offices Nationwide to Help You. Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group 1-800-321-8969 www.MotorcycleLawGroup.com Weatherholtz Bonding 306 W. Stephens Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-5888 www.weatherholtzbonding.com
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Best Impressions Advertising 3325 Taylor Road, Suite 101 Chesapeake, VA 23321 (757) 638-7100 www.bestimpressions4u.com Blaze Leather 2239 Randolph Avenue Elkins, WV 26241 681-298-5055 www.Blaze-Leather.com Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic
Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323
C.E.’s Helping Hands (Old Fields, WV) A non-profit organization enlisting the help of other good hearted people wanting to contribute to the cause of helping others in need. The organization holds monthly meetings and several fundraising rides every year. Donations are always appreciated. www.cehelpinghands.com
Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211
Saints & Soldiers Motorcycle Riding Club Meetup.com/Saints-Soldiers Facebook.com/groups/ saintsandsoldiersrc
Renegade Classics Biker Outlet 7950 W. Broad Street Merchants Walk Shopping Center Richmond, VA 23294 804-501-BIKE (2453) www.RenegadeClassicsRichmond. com
Places of Worship
Iron Horse Fellowship 414 Battlefield Blvd South Chesapeake, VA 23322 www.ironhorsefellowship.com
Rushing Wind Ministry Meets 11am Sunday’s Location: Charlotte Hall Farmers Market We are a Biker friendly church focusing on uplifting and encouraging others to follow Jesus Christ. “We believe we live in a real world with real people looking for real answers “ Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@BIGCITYRHINO.com for more information. If you’re Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@ BIGCITYRHINO.COM with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.
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Bobby Tarowsky 304-797-1470 304-723-8955 www.BobbyTRocks.com Tattoo Big City Body Art 154 C Lafayette Ave Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162 www.bigcitybodyart.com Lodging Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com
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DELAWARE 2/6 Marines Memorial March/ CVMA 50-1 2018 Motorcyle Ride Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM This is a Poker Run style Ride that is being hosted by the 2/6 Marines Memorial March and Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Chapter 50-1. The proceeds for this ride will go to building a memorial at Camp Lejeune at 2/6 Headquarters honoring those who were killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 2/6 Marines Memorial March has been hosting several events to raise money to honor my brothers who were killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 2/6 Marines Memorial March goal is also to raise awareness for those who are affected by PTSD. Please come out for this event and support a good cause. We will start the ride at 1200 hours at Port Penn VFW #838 located at 1919 Augustine Beach Road, Port Penn, DE 19731 and will end at Irish Eyes in Lewes DE. Those participating in this event will register at Port Penn VFW#838 on the day of the event. You will pick up your first poker card, locations of other card pick up spots. The cost of this ride is $25 per bike, if you have an additional rider it will be $5 extra. If you are wanting an extra hand you can buy that at Irish Eyes Lewes DE at the end of the ride for $25. We have picked locations with food and beverages along the ride for the card pick up spots. The Port Penn VFW#838 location will have a limited supply surprise for first arriving motorcycles. If you know anyone without a motorcycle that wants to attend this event to support it they can go directly to Irish Eyes at 4 pm on September 8,2018. Please come out and enjoy yourself while supporting the 2/6 Marines Memorial March and Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Chapter 50-1. FYI VFW posts accept cash only for food and beverages some have onsite ATM but I would stop at an ATM prior so that you don’t go thirsty or hungry. Irish Eyes accepts cards. Each poker card pick up location will be manned by a CVMA 50-1 Member.
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Delmarva Bike Week Thursday, September 13, 2018 – Sunday, September 16, 2018 Welcome to Delmarva Bike Week 2018, the largest rally on the east coast. In conjunction with OC BikeFest, this year we offer two great locations with Custom bike builders, Cruzin’ the Coast poker run, the riding, live music, tattoo contest, Wall of Death, national vendors, factory demos and more. Come see us a Arthur Purdue Stadium and Winter Park place for all the big name national vendors!
MARYLAND Ride for Awareness Poker Run Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Get your motorcycles ready for this annual ride throughout Wicomico County to bring awareness to breast cancer. This year’s event will be taking place at the American Legion Post 64. Join us after the ride for contests and games with prizes, food, drinks and music. $8/chicken platter and cash bar. (Receive $1 off food cost with a donation of personal hygiene items to benefit Operation We Care.) NEW! this year is Rob Gibson with https://tintypeartist.com/. River Rat Poker Run Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Harley-Davidson® of Williamsport Take a guided, scenic ride through the Potomac River Valley with stops at regional parks to draw cards or draw your hand at registration. Cash prizes for top 3 hands based on number of entries. $10 donation per entry. Registration 10:00am-12:00pm, guided rides leave around 11:00 and Noon. Rides are approximately 2 hours. Entries must be returned by 3:00 PM. Winner announced by 3:00 PM. You do not have to be present to win. Food will be available. Discover the history and beauty of the Potomac River Valley, C&O Canal, Antietam Battlefield, and Harpers Ferry on one of the most popular runs in the Maryland/Delaware region through winding country roads with spectacular river views and no shortage of challenging terrain. 5th Annual Eli’s Ride For A Cure Saturday, August 4, 2018 9:30 AM All Motorcycles welcome. Please join the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. as we RIDE FOR A CURE AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER. We will meet at JULY 2018
Hannum’s Harley-Davidson Chadds Ford, PA August 4, 2018 at 9:30 am and kick stands up at 10:00 am. We will ride to Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. ... We will make a donation to the Music & Arts Department. We will than head to Northeast, MD to pay respect to my HERO in life my son Eli. We will than head over to the VFW 815 Turkey Point Rd North East, MD 21901 for lunch. Each rider and passenger will get Eli’s memorial patch if your first ride. Also rocker in memory of Eli. The cost per rider is $20.00 and passenger is $10.00 OC Bikefest 2018 Thursday, September 13, 2018 – Sunday, September 16, 2018 Motorcycles, Music, Entertainment and lots of fun In conjunction with the Delmarva Bike Rally, which attracts 150,000+ motorcycling enthusiasts to the area – OC BikeFest raises the bar and brings those bikers down to the beach to enjoy a gated event with concerts, stunt shows, custom bike builders, national motorcycle vendors, shops, rides, and the fabulous bars and restaurants of Ocean City.
VIRGINIA Bike Nights:
Tuesday’s Tidewater Motorcycles – Chili Dog Social– Suffolk, VA Thursday’s High Tides – Colonial Beach, VA. 6-11PM High Tides is kicking off the riding season by starting a bike night that promises to be a very good time. DJ Rockin Roger will be providing the tunes for now but as the summer starts arriving look for live music to be on the menu. The Tiki Bar is almost an arm’s reach away from the water and there is usually a fire going in the firepit on those chilly evenings. CLUB COLORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! No Drama, No BS and have a good time. El Rodeo Restaurant – Fredericksburg, VA. 5-9PM Big O Bike Shop LLC sponsored Bike Night Weekly 50/50 drawings. Proceeds to a different charity each month. Games, contests, raffles, and giveaways. Great authentic food and homemade ethnic desserts. More info - Kerry O’Shields - 703 963 0697 Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic
Oceana Cycles – Virginia Beach, VA Legendary Hot Dog Night 1st Thursday of Every Month! 6:00pm Buffalo Wild Wings – Culpeper, VA. 5-11 PM - Saturday – 4/17, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 9/8 Sons of Blackwater Military MC For more Info - Vice – 423-304-4294 Sipe’s Restaurant and Bar – Harrisonburg, VA. 6:30PM-?? – Saturday – 4/28, 5/26, 6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22 - $5 Cover – Live Music Sons of Blackwater Military MC For more Info - Tailgate – 540-246-3365
Events: 2018 Ride and Save Lives - Andrew’s 3rd Annual Poker Run Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 AM The Ville, Mechanicsville, VA Benefitting Andrew’s Son, Everette Michael Meadowcroft and LiftNet Health - Organ Donation. Andrew lost his life in a Motorcycle Accident and this benefit is our way of making sure his son is taken care of. All proceeds go to Meadowcroft Child Irrevocable Living Trust and LifeNet Health. Poker run starts at 10:30 am and once you return, we will have 3 bands, raffles, give aways, food specials, etc 2 Wheels for Warriors Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Colonial Harley Davidson. 2 Wheels for Warriors is 75-80 mile fun ride with food, drinks and door prizes included. Sign-up is $10 for the rider and $5 for the passenger. All proceeds go to help the New Freedom Farm. A Virginia based safe place for veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and secondary trauma to find recreational therapy opportunities. Sundowners 2018 Car and Bike Show Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM 174 Lands End RD, Louisa, VA Friday Night Meet and Greet Starts at 5pm. Come early and enjoy. $20each Motor Home Parking (Dry Camp) for the Thunder Roads® Mid-Atlantic
Weekend $50 each. Includes Meet and Greet Dinner and Saturday entry fee for driver and one passenger. Additional passengers $20 each. Must pre-register & prepay for Meet & Greet. All Motor Homes MUST pre-register and prepay for their spots. Prizes Awarded at 5pm Saturday. Vendors On Site- Smiley’s Ice Cream, Quala Tee Buck Shot BBQ, Bella Treasures. Vendor Space Available Mike Turner Scholarship Raffle Prizes awarded at 5pm. First Prize 55” Flat Screen TV, -2nd Prize $200, 3rd Prize $100. -Get your tickets early. Proceeds to Support the Mike Turner Scholarship Fund. Entry Fee $5.00 per person Lord Fairfax Charity Ride 9739 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA Dates: September 22 – 25, 2018 Times: Registration 7am on September 22; Departures begin at 8am Description: A charity ride led by Lord Nicholas Fairfax benefitting four Northern Virginia charities and circumnavigating the 5.2 million acres of the original Northern Neck Proprietary/Fairfax Land Grant. Ride features 1-4 day itineraries and departs from Patriot Harley Davidson Fairfax. Supported by the Fairfax H.O.G. Visit www. lordfairfaxride.org for details.
WEST VIRGINIA Bike Nights:
2nd Friday of every month @ 7PM Sorry Souls MC WING NIGHT 9505 Williamsport Pike, Falling Waters WV. Come out for a great Time and GREAT EATS!! Try al the flavors
Events: Melanie’s HOPE Ride for the Missing July 14, 2018 Location: Ride-New River Gorge Harley Davidson, Hico, WV Registration: Starts at 10am; Safety Brief at 1pm. KSU at 1:30pm Arrival at Schoenbaum Stadium, Coonskin Park, Charleston, WV for concert until 9pm. $25 Donation per bike (not per rider). All donations are tax deductible. We are a 501c3. Come ride and support our cause of keeping missing persons cases (to include Melanie) in the public’s eye, while assisting animal rescue organizations. Melanie went missing on July 19, 2006 from Belle, WV. www.MelaniesHOPE.org or on Facebook at “Melanie’s HOPE” For more info: Bill at 571-264-8209 or melanieshope@gmail.com
Mountain Memories Rally 2018 “Petticoat Junction” Thursday, July 19, 2018 Saturday, July 21, 2018 Elkins, WV our host city is located at the gateway to the “Mountain Highlands of West Virginia” on the Tygart River, with a rich heritage of Civil War battlefields, historic buildings and ties to the railroad industry as far back as the 18th century. Named as one of “the best small arts towns in America” you will enjoy shops offering unique crafts and products by local artists along with the activities planned during the WV rally including an escorted Gold Wing parade, Welcome Party, Ice Cream Social and great local entertainment on the Town Square. www.wvgwrra.org Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 Sunday, July 29, 2018 Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV. Live Music, Rides & Runs, Shows, Camping and More Mountainfest is a motorcycle rally that takes place in in the beautiful mountains of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. All are welcome to this family friendly event Wild and Wonderful MountainFest is presented by MountainFest, LLC, in cooperation with the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, and our many generous sponsors. MountainFest, LLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit limited liability corporation. MountainFest, LLC is comprised of area residents from all walks of life who value their community and want to share the magic of West Virginia with bikers everywhere. Proceeds from MountainFest go to non-profit Mylan Park, and the many worthwhile public and private projects underway there. Our longterm goal is to make Wild and Wonderful MountainFest one of the nation’s premier motorcycling events. 1st Annual Berkeley County Bike Rally & Rodeo Saturday, Aug. 25th 2018 11am-11pm A day full of entertainment, vendors, bands, and food. Calendar Girl Contest – Tattoo Contest For Vendor Information email bcwvbikerally@yahoo.com More details visit www. Berkeleycountybikerally.com
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upcoming events
Big Woody’s - Virginia Beach, VA Great specials, biker buckets, live music and prize giveaways
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ON OR NEAR THE WATER DIP
1 Large Red Pepper; medium chop 1 Can of Sweet Corn; drained 1 Medium Sweet Onion; medium chop 1/2 Cup of Sliced Black Olives 1 Large Jalapeno, medium chopped (remove seeds) 1 Packet of dry Ranch Dressing Mix 2 Large Tubs of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese Just chop everything and put in in a really bright but plastic serving bowl, add the Whipped Philly, stir till well combined and serve up with Scoops or any fave chip. I always add several dashes of Sriracha hot sauce (in condiment aisle w/ other hot sauces) and I squeeze half a lime over all when done. This has the best burst of fresh flavor and a perfect dip for poolside or out on the water. So good and makes you thirsty for ice cold refreshment. *see last recipe. Oh, Yeah!
E-Zest LOBSTER TAILS
Preheat oven broiler. Lay your lobster tail flat on counter. Take a pair of kitchen serrated scissors and just cut straight down the front of tail all the way to the back of the fan-tail. Gently pull it open slightly and reach in and loosen lobster tail flesh while being sure not to pull fan-tail flesh loose. Sit the flesh right on top of where you just made the center cut and it now has the perfect position for broiling. Mix garlic powder in melted butter to taste, salt & pepper tails, then squeeze lemon or lime juice all over tails and let soak in and then brush the melted butter w/ garlic powder thoroughly over each tail. Broil no longer than 8 mins. each. Remove from broiler and brush w/ butter sauce again. Serve very hot w/ each person getting a small bowl of real butter; melted and a wedge of lemon or lime. I always do a timed 7 mins. for a medium tail as don’t like chewy at all. There’s literally 100’s of spices you can melt in your butter before brushing on and broiling. Get Creative!
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SMOKEY CARIBBEAN COLESLAW
1 Medium Bag of Shredded Coleslaw Mix 1 Cup of Real Mayo 1/2 Cup of /12 & 1/2 Cream 1 Tbl. of Smoked Paprika Salt & Pepper to Taste 1/2 Cup of Sweet Relish 1 Medium Sweet Vidalia Onion; medium chop 1 Level Tbl. of Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Heaping Tbl. of Sugar Put your coleslaw mix in a bright serving bowl. Salt & Pepper cabbage mix thoroughly and add the relish and onion. In any glass jar you have add the other ingredients and shake it up, baby. When all smooth pour generously all over cabbage mix. Make sure all coated and cover w/ Press N’ Seal wrap and put in fridge until super cold. Serve with anything grilled, but great w/ lobster also. If needs more smoked paprika then add a couple dashes more. You want that smoky flavor.
BANGIN’ BLUEBERRY LEMONADE
1 Bottle of Lemon Vodka Mix up a pitcher full of Country Time Lemonade Mix 1 Small crate of Fresh Blueberries for garnish; wet them and sprinkle granulated sugar all over 1 6-Pack of Frostie (brand) Blue Cream Soda (get at larger WallyWorld) Use a glass or Lucite pitcher to show off the gorgeous color of this cocktail. Do a 1/2 lemonade, 1/2 Lemon Vodka & 1/2 Blue Cream Soda mixture. Pour over crushed ice and garnish w/ sugared blueberries. SO good! Go ahead and get 2 bottles of Lemon Vodka and tell everyone you’re just being efficient. :) SO refreshing!
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