THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OF IOWA www.thunderroadsiowa.com P.O. Box 29 Kimballton, Iowa 51543 OWNER/EDITOR Vernon Schwarte (712) 249-5630 vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com
Letter from the Editor .............................................. 4 Hog Wild Rodeo ..................................................... 67 Biker Friendly Listing ............................................ 10 99 County Tour ...................................................... 14 Midway Tavern Memorial Day Bash ..................... 16
EVENT CORRESPONDENCE/SALES
CMA ........................................................................ 18
Susan Mast SC/SE Iowa 319-931-4546 susan@thunderroadsiowa.com
Road Ramblings .................................................... 19
Richard (Murph) and Annette Murphy West Central Iowa 641-524-4808 vizslaboots@yahoo.com
Calendar ................................................................. 24
Harv and Sue Hunter Central Iowa 515-205-7410 harv@thunderroadsiowa.com
ABATE Freedom Rally........................................... 20 Keep Your Cool! ..................................................... 22 Girls of Thunder..................................................... 26 Will Ride to Eat ...................................................... 28 Military Rider .......................................................... 30 MRMR ..................................................................... 32
Mark Swearingen Council Bluffs/Omaha Metro 402-651-2471 mark@thunderroadsiowa.com
Thunder Cam ......................................................... 34
Bob Colbert Knoxville 515-579-1343 thomasrcolbert@yahoo.com
Joker’s Wild ........................................................... 40
David McCoy Mason City 641-420-1171 david@thunderroadsiowa.com Marilee Millang Humboldt 515-890-9423 marilee@thunderroadsiowa.com
KISS ........................................................................ 37 From the Woman’s Seat ........................................ 38 Blast From the Past ............................................... 44 COIR........................................................................ 45 Events/Bike Nights ................................................ 46
ON THE COVER Circle of Pride is hosting their biggest party of the year on Labor Day Weekend in Conesville. You can find more information at circleofpridemc.com On the cover are some shots from parties that you should not miss. Drag racing, music, contests, poker run, and bikers having fun everywhere. Nate and Heidi from lyfebehindbars.com are front & center on the shot. See you Labor Day Weekend.
Eryka Driscoll Tipton 563-506-0389 eryka@thunderroadsiowa.com CONTRIBUTORS Netty Kawecki Copy Editor Nate Ullrich natanic@hotmail.com Craig & Lynnette Little-Will Ride to Eat craig@thunderroadsiowa.com Tony Darveau Carroll Cycle Center tonypa@carrollcycle.com NATIONAL FOUNDERS Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon 1421 Chapmansboro Road Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Office: (615) 792-0040 Fax: (615) 792-7580 thunderroadsfounders@yahoo.com
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There have been some recent staff changes here at Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa. tt has stepped down as the Editor/Owner and is pursuing her nursing career as a traveling nurse. tt’s role on the magazine has been handed over to me. She will be missed by the Iowa Biker world, but she will more than likely be back around from time to time to visit. The magazine is continuing with the same direction that we began together, to be About Iowa, For Iowa, and From Iowa. The Thunder Roads Family is still dedicated to bring you the best Iowa Biker Magazine possible. Other changes are the newest folks to join the Thunder Roads Family; Bob, Dave, Marilee, and Eryka. The four join Murph and Annette, Craig and Lynnette, Mark, Susan, Harv and Sue, Netty, Nate, and Tony. All of them are from different parts of Iowa and bring a unique perspective to the Iowa Biker community. I would also like to thank them for being a part of our Thunder Roads Family, they help make this publication what it is, and I could not do it without them. Thanks to the Thunder Roads Family! Our distribution areas have also been greatly
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expanding. Our goal is to get the whole state covered with more places to be able to pick up Iowa’s favorite biker mag! If you know of anywhere that would proudly distribute Thunder Roads, give one of the crew a holler or email us and we will see what we can do to get the mag in all the right places. The guaranteed spots to be able to pick up the magazine are of course the advertisers within the pages. The magazines are delivered to the advertisers first and then it can be found at other locations. If you cannot find it, shoot an email and we will let you know where it can be found in your area. We distribute the last week of the month for the next month’s edition, so you have to get in quick a lot of times to grab one before they are gone. When you are out and about in the latter parts if the riding season, don’t forget to frequent the supporters of Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa. Without them we would not be able to bring you the Iowa content that you all have been asking for. Tell them you saw them on the pages of Thunder Roads! Ride and be safe, but always have fun, life is too short to not enjoy every day!
Vernon Schwarte Editor/Owner Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com 712-249-5630
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Memorial Day weekend is a busy time for everyone. Some have family commitments while others have graduations to attend. There are cemeteries to visit and loved ones to be honored. Parades and military ceremonies are held. And then there’s Conesville. Conesville, Iowa, home to the Circle of Pride MC’s annual Hog Wild Rodeo. If you don’t know where you’re going on Hwy 70, just north of Columbus Junction, just look for the two white pillars topped with gargoyles and the sign for Thirsty Camel. You might think, “This can’t be right! I’m driving down the middle of a field!” Then before you know it, there are signs of life - signs of a motorcycle party is more like it! The place might seem a little primitive at first glance, but the hosts have thought of everything. There are places to camp, shower, go to the bathroom, grab a cold drink or something to eat, vendors for shopping, stages for bands and other forms of entertainment, and of course, the infamous 1/8 mile drag strip. This year’s rally had several tribute bands for entertainment along with Cheryl the hypnotist. Back by popular demand were entertainers Rotten and Ross, Bob the Bull and the exotic pole dance show. With 3 stages for entertainment, plus the DJ who cranks out tunes all weekend at One Eyed Jacks, there is always something to do. If live music isn’t your thing, you can visit the vendors, stroll the grounds and look at the motorcycles, check out the bike show, or sit in the bleachers for some down-to-earth, serious drag racing. Once again, Motorcycle Specialty did a tremendous job organizing this race. Special thanks go out to F***man Charlie for his outstanding job emceeing the race. He fills in the time gaps with his unique and colorful commentary. On Sunday, rally attendees were treated to the annual motorcycle rodeo and contests. Participants are quick to share that it’s much harder than it looks to perform some of the “rodeo” tricks. Don’t miss the huge fall party, Thunder In The Sand, Labor Day weekend at Conesville! Susan Mast
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Biker Friendly Directory It’s important for you to Leather & Hawgs 316 Main, Hornick, Iowa know who your friends 121 1st St, Soldier, Iowa are out on the road! The leather@wiatel.net www.leatherandhawgs.com Biker Friendly Directory is a list of establishments throughout Iowa that want Dealers you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether Baxter Cycle it’s a bike dealer, service 311 4th Street Marne, Iowa 51552 shop, restaurant, bar or 712-781-2351 any other type of business www.baxtercycle.com that welcomes our biking Brown Motorcars community, you can count 330 NW 49th Place Des Moines, IA 50313 on our family of friends to www.brownmotorcars.com always welcome you in. 515-282-0123 The staff here at Thunder Carroll Cycle Center Roads greatly appreciates 1327 Plaza Dr our advertiser’s support Carroll, Iowa 712-792-1610 each month. WE WOULD www.carrollcycle.com NOT EXIST WITHOUT Dillon Brothers Harley-Davidson & THEM! So please give Motorsports them the support that they 174th and Maple Omaha, NE 68116 truly deserve for being 402-289-5556 with us & drop by to see www.dillon-brothers.com them for a visit. Let them Fenders Cycle and Motorsport know that you saw them 1109 E Army Post Road here in Thunder Roads. If Des Moines, Iowa 50315 515-256-9062 you know a business that www.fenderscycle.com would like to advertise Hawkeye Harley-Davidson in Thunder Roads Iowa Coralville, Iowa I-80 Exit 240 Biker Friendly Places, 319-545-7495 www.hawkeyehd.com please email vernon@ Open 7 days per week thunderroadsiowa.com
Food and Drink 14th Street Tavern 3418 East 14th Street Des Moines, Iowa 515-266-3446 M-F 8-2 Sat 10-2 and Sun 11-2 1889 Saloon 118 Broadway Street Carson, Iowa 51525 Find us on Facebook 712-484-3888 411 Main Street Bar 411 Main Griswold, Iowa 712-778-4111 Scooter Sundays! 4th Avenue Grill 115 N 4th Ave Logan, Iowa 712-644-3200 Amigos 280 North 1st Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515-576-0142 B&M Bar and Grill 110 @ Main Street Panora, Iowa 50216 641-755-2806 Beaver Hut Pub Happiness is a Wet Beaver 307 East 7th Logan, Iowa 51546 712-644-6100 Beer Barn and Grill 226 State Street Kirkman, Iowa 51447 712-766-3395 Open Mon 4, Tue-Sun at 11
Cheers II 100 North Franklin Dow City, Iowa 51528 712-674-3746 Coldest Beer Around! Chop’s Old Bank 400 6th Street Waukee, Iowa 50263 515-987-3000 Corner Tap 921 Main Street Adel, Iowa 50003 515-993-993-2240 Crazy Lady’s Café Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52414 Crazyladyscafe.com 319-389-5427 Mobile Unit for Catering & Events Double R Bar and Grill Quick Ricks Rib Joint 209 East Erie (Highway 30) Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555 712-600-6441 Do Drop Inn 403 3rd Avenue Under the Water Tower Jamaica, Iowa 50128 515-314-0783 Doc’s Roadhouse 309 East 7th Street Logan, Iowa 51543 712-644-3636 Open 365-8 am to Close Excuses Bar 405 Main Street Malvern, Iowa 51551 712-624-8233 Excuses Bar on Facebook Foxys Bar 108 East Jefferson Osceola, Iowa 50213 641-342-3700 Visit us at facebook FOXYS
Loess Hills Harley-Davidson 57408 190th Street Pacific Junction IA 51561 712-622-4000 loesshillshd.com
BJ’s Bar & Billiards 110 Ida Waterloo Iowa Home of Full Throttle Thursdays 319-234-9810
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Nishna Valley Cycle HONDA – YAMAHA – KTM Atlantic, Iowa 50022 1-888-577-6406 www.nishnavalleycycle.com
Boxer Barbeque 722 Creek Top Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 712-325-4227 Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 8 pm www.boxerbbq.com
Goozman’s Westside Bar & Grill Harlan, Iowa 712-755-2259 Goozman’s Westside on Facebook
Backroads Biker Leather Shoppe 305 N Main Street Everly, Iowa 51338 712-834-2999
Werner Cycle Works 14410 Frontier Road Exit 440 I-80 Omaha, NE 68138 402-894-3050 www.wernercycleworks.com
Buck Snort 113 4th Street Neola, Iowa 51559 712-485-9090 The Buck Snort on Facebook
Haverhill Social Club 202 1st Street Haverhill, Iowa 50120 641-475-3321 Mon-Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12
Captains Quarters 807 Main Adel, Iowa 50003 M-F 2-12, Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12 515-993-4417
Huffy’s Mule Barn 802 Main Street Anita, Iowa 50020 712-762-9995 www.huffysmulebarn.com
Bail Bonds Iowa Bail Bonds 200 4th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-243-4411
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Whipp Sales and Service, Inc 701 S 8th Street Clarinda, Iowa 51632 1.800.477.0195
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Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge 911 Court Street Adel, Iowa 50003 515-993-3001
Crispy’s Biker Apparel Cedar Rapids, Iowa www.bncbikerwear.com 319-241-0916
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Good Sons 2815 Beaver Ave Ste 102 Des Moines, Iowa 515-681-5375
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Lampe’s Pub 608 Iowa Avenue Dunlap, Iowa 51529 712-643-5781 Open 7 days a week at 11 AM
Sambetti’s Bar and Grill 1430 2nd Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50314 515-245-9780 Mon-Sat 11a-2a, Sun 11a-7p
Midway Tavern 206 1st Street Soldier, Iowa 712-884-2230 www.midwaytavernsoldier.com
Tailgators Bar & Grill 621 Willow Street Oakland, Iowa 51560 712-482-6269 Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill
Montgomery Street Pub 207 East Montgomery Street Creston, Iowa 50801 641-782-2165
228 East 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 319-235-8865 www.partyattheeagle.com
Nitro’s Bar & Grill 310 Main Street Gravity, Iowa 50848 641-418-0004 Home of Sunday-Funday
Sidetracked 206 West Union Street Creston, Iowa 50801 641-782-8534
O’Hara’s Steakhouse & Lounge 501 Ann Street Irwin, Iowa 51446 712-782-4545 O’Hara’s Steakhouse on Facebook Off Sides Pizza 1119 Thomas Street Redfield, Iowa 50233 515-833-2900 Papa Joe’s 117 South 6th Street Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555 712-642-9015 Phil’s 20oz Prime Rib Friday Nights 9956 Swanson Blvd Clive, Iowa 515-270-0959 Pines Steakhouse Oinkers Lounge & Grill 1500 E 7th Street Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-243-3606 M-F 11AM-, S-S 4PMHARLAN-Pizza Ranch 613 Court Street Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-755-2262 Open 7 Days a Week Red Oak Tap 419 E. Reed Red Oak, Iowa 51566 712-623-4788 Ron’s Dawg House Sports Bar 2117 E University Ave Des Moines, Iowa 50317 Ron’s Dawg House Sports Bar on FB 515-266-8900 Riverside Tavern 450 E Main St Lehigh, Iowa 50557 515-359-9998 Email:riversidetap@gmail.com
Sparetime Bar & Grill 136 West Main Street Ute, Iowa 61060 712-885-2226 The Home Plate Diner 304 E. 30th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50317 515-262-7000 The Lounge 1005 Chatburn Ave Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-755-5050 The Middle of Nowhere 112 Main Street Cumberland, Iowa 50843 712-774-5425 The Sawmill Bar & Grill Now with a Full Menu 401 Main St New Market, IA 51646-3079 712-585-3601 The Well Sports Pub 252 8th Ave Wellman, Iowa 52356 319-646-2202 Tobey Jacks Mineola Steak House Mineola, Iowa 712-526-2078 Open 7 Days a Week Check Us Out on Facebook Vic’s Main Tap 304 Broadway Audubon, Iowa 50025 712-563-2122 Opens M-F 3, Sat 10, Sun 3 Where You Can Grab a Rack, And Not Get Slapped! Venture Inn Blencoe, Iowa 712-452-2205 Wilson’s Tap and Recreation 1008 Story Street Boone, Iowa 50036 515-433-1395
Guns and Ammo Dales’ Guns Buy-Sell-Trade-Gunsmithing 109 W Main Street Ute, Iowa 712-885-2671 rustyshot2000@yahoo.com Shooter’s Outlet 114 Main Street Arcadia, Iowa 51430 712-689-2772 Tues-Fri 2-7, Sat 8-3
Insurance United Group Insurance, Inc. 2 East 6th Street Atlantic, Iowa 712-243-6557 507 Main Street Griswold, Iowa 712-778-2575
Motorcycle Racing Eddyville Raceway Park 3260 Merino Avenue Oskaloosa, Iowa. 52577 eddyvilleraceway.com Track Phone - 641.969.5596
Knoxville Raceway www.knoxvilleraceway.com 641-842-5431
Photo and Video Ullrich Photography PO Box 1842 Clinton, Iowa 52733 563-243-8715 www.natanic.com
Services BCS Computers 100 Industrial Road Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115 641-747-3344 www.brubakercomputer.com Hippie Boy Designs Graphic Design/Website Design 712-898-5220 hippieboydesign.com Joe Karsten-Authorized Dealer Cornwell Tools 329 West Street Manning, Iowa 51455 712-310-0765 mobile Signs & Wonders 101 W Main Street Lockridge, IA 52635-9708 (319) 750-0814 signsandwondersbysue.com
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Southwest Iowa Sandblasting Mike Magers 65162 Oxford Rd Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-249-3995
Shops and Fabricators 2 Rivers Customs: Brekkes Custom Paint & J and J Motorcycles
4017 14th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50313 2riverscustoms.com 515-991-8532 * 515-321-2265 Baggers MC 1611 Avenue J Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-256-1791 Butterfield’s M.C. Parts 8025 Blondo Street Omaha, NE 68134 402-391-3768 Dead Heads Engineering, Fab, Repairs,Sales 426 Railway Street Gillett Grove, Iowa 51341 deadheadsmceng@gmail.com 712-835-3353 Doubletake Cycles L.L.C. 2632 9th Ave Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-355-1961 www.doubletakecycles.com F & J Racing 701 N 3rd Ave Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 641-752-8651 www.fandjracing.com Elite Auto Upholstery & Embroidery
Specializing in Motorcycle Seats 1313 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-276-4392 Guthrie Auto Body John Beer owner 1804 State Street Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115 641-332-2484 Joe’s Custom Signs 104 South Main Lenox, Iowa 50851 641-333-2675 Award Winning Custom Airbrushing
J & S Custom Cycles 3630 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, Iowa 515-779-4632 M&M Garage 408 Market Street Audubon, Iowa 50025 712-563-2425 mmgarage@iowatelecom.net
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Metal Ink 911 7th Street Ste 102 Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-235-2453 www.metalink.org Nelson Machine & Forge General Machining, Ornamental Iron, Weld/Fab 70 Washington Street Marne, Iowa 51552 712-781-2220 Revolution Cycles 120 South Main Street Baxter, Iowa 50028 641-507-9250 www.rev-ia.com Steffens Cycle Shop LLC 1311 E 7th Street Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-249-5876 M-F 9-5 Most Sat 9-12 Or Call Throttle Shop LLC 1988 Arion Avenue Arion, Iowa 51520 712-674-3325 throttleshopllc@gmail.com XTreme Cycle & Off Road 206 E Main St Panora, Iowa 50216 641-755-4288 xtremecycle@netins.net
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Tattoo Crave Tattoo 201 S 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 51501 515-576-8289 FB Crave Tattoo, Inc.
Circle of Pride Conesville T.I.T.S August 30-September 2 Concourse De Cornfield Earlham, Sep 23
Events
Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally Newton July 26-29
Across the Border Raid Bedford August 2-4
Ladies Poker Run Sparetime Ute July 28
AHeinz57’s 4th Annual Poker Run Des Moines August 25 Atlantic Fest Ride In Bike Show Atlantic August 11 Avenue of the Saints St Charles Bike Nights 1st Fridays Bike/Car Show Cook Off Lenox August 11th
Roar Into Harlan Harlan Every 3rd Thursday of the Month May – September Warriors Across Iowa Eddyville Raceway August 25th Wheels 4 Paws Harlan July 28 Winterset Bike Night 3rd Saturdays
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While checking out the roads, there are a few parks that are worth a zip through, or to stop by. Nine Eagles State 99 Counties to tour on the bike, 99 counties to tour, take one Park has rugged wooded hills and valleys abundant with oak trees that make it one of southern Iowa’s most scenic down, drive on around, 72 counties to tour on the bike. A parks. The park has trees which are more than 300 years few years back, a summer riding goal was to ride through old. Little River Lake Recreation Area is a 2,200 acre each one of the counties of Iowa, and what was found was a wealth of interest and beauty. Each month we will revisit area jointly managed by the Decatur County Conservation and the Iowa DNR. The area offers the 787 acre Little each county as a featured article. We will tell you about new things to see, places to ride, and give you a little spark River Lake as well as rental cabins, campground, beach and multiple playgrounds. Slip Bluff Park is a 300 acre of touring curiosity for our state of Iowa. park offering a 16 acre lake, over 2 miles of hiking trails, campground, and picnic facilities. The park is covered with Decatur County beautiful hardwood timber that provides many spectacular This month’s county T natural sites throughout the year. Any or all of these can be is named after a a nice resting point, or even an overnight stay if you like to War of 1812 Naval W strap the tent on the bike. Hero, Commodore H Stephen Decatur. It S Some of the other points of interest in Decatur County, is a primarily German if you are into it, are around Lamoni. Here they have a ssettlement area that large Amish tourist center and craft store or general store. is located in southern Many handmade items can be had as well as looking into a historical perspective that is unique in southern Iowa w the Amish communities. with Iowa. Decatur County is intersected by State Highway I you need to wet your whistle or grab a bite, some If 2 and US Highway 69, o the places worth stopping are Good Times bar or of as well as Interstate 35 P Poor Boys Cafe Decatur City. Leon also has a bar dissecting the county north c called The Bear’s Den; it’s not a bad little place, and south. It is directly p probably best described as a typical small town bar. In south of the Des Moines area L Leon you can swing into Hammer’s, the Court House, by three counties distance, or Leon Lanes. These are and its southern border lies s some of the best small town adjacent to the Missouri I Iowa types of places where border. The county seat is e even though you may not Leon and the county as a whole is home to about 8,500 k know anyone there, they people. w greet you with a smile will a maybe even become and The rolling hills of Decatur County offer a lush green f friends. countryside to enjoy all summer. Crop, pasture, trees, and other topography are mixed R on into Decatur Roll with a nice combination of C County and enjoy some road types to enjoy. Hop on s southern Iowa scenery, the “Big” Road and zip right h hospitality, and time through, or enjoy the Highway a away from the hustle 69 Ridge Road with some a bustle of daily life. and very pretty views of rural N month check out Next Iowa. Some of the county D Delaware County. pavements offer some fun with twists and turns, hills and R References available valleys, and can be a nice way u upon request to enjoy an afternoon off the beaten path. Vernon
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Hairball Does It Again! Memorial Day of 2012 and here we are again at Midway Tavern’s Annual Memorial Weekend Run/BBQ and Street Dance/Concert. Wow, what a title. It was every bit as big as the title, too! If you’ve never been to Soldier, you should definitely put it on your list of places to visit. While this is not a “Bike Rally”, it has in place everything required for one. There were plenty of vendors to browse and buy from. Of course Leather and Hawgs is right there in Soldier and you can bet I was in the shop breathing the leather aroma. Greg and Gerri were right there assisting the customers. Greg was actually out in the bike parking area helping a fellow figure out if the pack he wanted was what would work on his bike. Now that is service! Bloomy’s Boutique was open and had some great deals going on. Out on the square were more vendors such as, Big B’s with all his apparel and accessories, man he’s got a very cool pouch that I want and just never seem to see him when I have the duckets. Gonna have to save my pennies, I guess! If you couldn’t find something at Big B’s, there was a jewelry booth and more clothing and sunglasses and Kettle Korn and lots and lots of food and drink. Ghost Rider Ink was there and I saw many folks stopping and checking out their work. What more could a biker ask for? How about a Poker Run that’s all about being on the road, and raising money for charity? Two of a biker’s
stick, Reisz Farms had their booth with their Family Farm raised; all natural beef burgers and sirloin sandwiches. After that, you just have to visit the Kettle Korn booth brought out from Spencer by Gene. Now that you’re all done with the food, it’s time to get some tickets and have a few. The Pink Ladies were serving up just about anything you wanted to drink outside; and the lovely bartenders inside were supplying customers with the mixed stuff and more! Great service, wonderful smiles and the best attitudes! Wandering outside again, I go over to visit the folks from Carroll Cycle Center. They had plenty of t-shirts and other items for sale. They also had 2 new Harleys on display. His and Her models, pretty nice! 7:00 and it’s time for Poker Hand winners and the winner of the bike to be announced., even better, is when the winners from the Poker Run donate their money back to the Neal Denny Memorial. That is what topped my day. Now topping my night is getting my happy feet on, while listening to The Midnight Express Band. Gotta go, can’t take pictures and dance at the same time. Thanks Hairball, see you in September at the Labor Day Weekend bash so we can do it all again!
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Every year the Midway Tavern has the Neal Denney Memorial Poker Run on Sunday. A better venue for a Poker Run is pretty hard to find. The roads around Soldier are winding, curving roads that must have been created with biking in mind. The hills were green and the temperature was perfect. You could almost think you were flying, as you cruise the roadways out here. The stops on the Poker Run were just as friendly as could be and much fun was had by all. Once the riders started coming back to Soldier, things were in full swing. The Byron James Gang Band was playing and the food was cooking. Love all those smells. The local firefighters were there with a booth serving pork chops on a 16 - TRMI AUGUST 2012
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CMA Notes
As I sit and write this we are in the grips of oppressive heat with wildfires burning all over the western states, terrorists are running many countries that used to be considered allies, the courts are making bone-headed decisions, gas prices have not come down to a reasonable level, and in general it is easy to be overwhelmed by all the negative things taking place. The old saying about the lunatics running the asylum comes to mind. The thing is, except for unpredictability and change, life holds few guarantees. I was thinking of that the other day and remembered a few years ago when we were riding to a rally with a large group of friends when a combine popped over the hill in front of us. Several riders had to take to the ditch and while we were exceptionally fortunate that things weren’t worse, there were still a few injuries, some of which will plague those involved for the rest of their lives. In an instant, things change and you then live with the results. Many of us have had or will have unpleasant ride events such as deer hits or accidents, loved ones with cancer, addictions and ruined relationships -you name it, life happens and too many of those events are bad things. But is this all we have to look forward to, a series of events, many negative, that shape and haunt us for 70 or 80some years and then you die?
Jesus says in the book of John to “Take heart for I have overcome the world” and that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Also, “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid”. We used to sing the old hymns about Jesus being the solid rock and the anchor that holds. In Hebrews the Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.
Jesus made himself experience what we do, was tempted as we are, suffered the things of life as we do, and more. All this gives us the confidence to go to him in our times of trouble. He knows we are but dust and he can relate to what we are going through. I know that many of you are struggling with issues and the answer is in Christ. God satisfies the hungry soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:9. Hopefully by the time you read this the weather will have moderated and life will be good. Those who are heading to Sturgis, be safe and enjoy. We are looking forward to the rides in and around the Black Hills and the opportunity to see many friends we too seldom connect with. Blessings, Mark Mark and Karla Cornick are Area Reps with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Find out more about CMA and God’s plan for you at www. cmausa.org.
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Road Ramblings random thoughts of a scooter tramp Being a biker in Iowa is one of the safest lifestyles you can live, as long as you leave the bike parked at home. If you take the bike out on the open road with plans of returning home, you quickly adapt to becoming the most defensive driver on the road. I have vanity names for a variety of people that I share the road with while riding. I am particularly fond of the people that I come up behind and immediately get put into a situation of having to decide which is safer, following them or passing them.
road in order to save a mailbox. It helps if your really good at mind reading too because the only hand signals the operator knows is a friendly wave. When I’m ready to take my chances at getting around “The Road Hog”, I blow my horn, flash my lights and pray that I am seen or heard by the operator as he bounces along in his air conditioned cab with his radio blaring the grain markets. I’ve heard the saying many times that the farmers think they own the roads. After safely and successfully passing “The Road Hog”, I get a big grin on my face just thinking No scooter trip in Iowa is complete without coming about how the farmers don’t own the roads; most of up behind at least one “Rubber Necker”. The typical them don’t even own “The Road Hog” the banks do. old guy driving along, sipping coffee and making sure that the vast crop land was planted with corn Then there are the “Diaper Slingers”, they are and beans again this year. He rides the shoulder, easy to spot, a single adult driver in the front seat, throwing up gravel and dust then corrects his driving the second adult riding in the back seat hovering by drifting across the center line at a reckless over a car seat. The more space being occupied speed of 30 mph. Do I pass or do I follow him and by car seats, the faster I decide to pass. I’ve be grateful that I am behind him instead of meeting swerved around a number diapers smeared into him as I count the number of times that he crosses the pavement or balled up lying in the road. I don’t the center line. I like to sneak up behind the “Rubber mind being nailed in the face by a June bug at 60 Necker” then lay on the horn and roar the pipes. This mph but a 10 pound dirty diaper tossed from a car usually gives his neck a stiffy and snaps him back window now that’s a whole different story. I like to into his own lane of traffic. So as I lay into the throttle believe, I have a 50/50 chance that if I become a to pass, his head and eyes are focused on the road victim of the “Diaper Slinger” it’s just going to be directly ahead of him. Just as I enter his newly found wet and soggy, a lot like riding in the rain. Since line of sight, I make sure he knows what I think of his they don’t call me Lucky and the odds indicate there driving as I give him the one finger wave. is a real stinky reason they don’t want to keep that thing in their vehicle, I surely don’t want to take it in It won’t be long before you come up behind the face while I’m riding mine. Think about that the “Blondie”. Typically a chic, using the review mirror next time you’re cruising down the highway having a to examine her make-up and hair while holding her good time enjoying the sunshine and wind trying to cell phone to her ear with one hand and punching decide, do I pass or do I follow. buttons on the GPS or radio with the other as she drives with her knees. I like to follow “Blondie” for Shifty LaRue a while, just in case she notices my ravishing good looks in her rearview mirror, becomes weak in the knees and crashes. I want to be the first one on the scene in case “Blondie” needs mouth to mouth or chest manipulations. Since making women weak in the knees is not my greatest asset, I get bored with the show rather quickly and just blow by her. I don’t even bother with the one finger wave she wouldn’t see it anyway. While rolling down the Iowa highways it is only a matter of time before you come up behind “The Road Hog”. An enormous piece of farm machinery crawling down the highway, with wheels running on the shoulder, it consumes its own lane, the center line and half of the on coming traffic lane. These are a little trickier to get past. Not only do I look ahead for oncoming traffic, up coming driveways, intersections, bridges and road kill, I also scan for upcoming obstacles that will cause “The Road Hog” to un-expectantly veer left, pushing a bike off the www.thunderroadsiowa.com
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Algona, Iowa Freedom Park The 28th annual A.B.A.T.E. Freedom Rally was held at the Freedom Park in Algona, Iowa on July 5, 6, and 7. The weather was hotter than normal, but that did not stop bikers from having a great time. Some of the new things added to the park this year was a new state of the art first aid station and a new stone memorial. The first aid station offers three treatment bays and a four seat waiting area. It also has central air and updated first aid treatment facilities. The new memorial monument is located on the west end of vendor row. It was donated by Nunnikhoven Art Stone, http:// www.nunnikoveartstone.net/. When passing by this monument many bikers were observed taking a moment of silence to remember our lost brothers and sisters. There were a lot of things to do while at the rally including biker games, concerts and various contests. Each day there was a Share The Road presentation promoting motorcycle safety. New this year was a drive by shooting contest which involved the passenger or in some cases driver shooting paintballs at targets while moving down a designated course. There was a bike rodeo where a keg race, slow race, weenie bite, and other events were tried by skilled riders just out to have fun. The sled pulls drew a big crowd on Saturday as it became man and machine against the dirt digging sled that many love to watch. Seeing the determination on riders faces, as they will do about anything to go just a little farther. There were several concerts for the music lovers to partake in on various stages throughout the park. On Friday night The Kentucky Headhunters and Phil Vassar could be heard throughout the park, followed by an awesome fireworks display. On Saturday night Crow and Jackyl packed the main stage area rocking the park. Throughout the day at the Freedom Park, motorcyclists could be seen cruising the grounds, looking for old friends and making new ones. It was a hot weekend and everyone was doing their best to keep cool. They were thankful for all the shady areas around the grounds. Another way folks kept cool was bringing in blow up kiddie pools to sit in or water guns to shoot at motorcyclists as they go by, cooling them off. If you have not been to the Freedom Rally then you really should add it to your bucket list. There is something for every adult biker type to do and see. It is a great place to meet fellow bikers and make new friends. You can meet people from all over the Midwest and have an absolute blast celebrating one thing we all love: Freedom! Susan Hunter
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With all the heat that has been going on in the last month I’m sure everyone is trying to figure out how to stay cool. When your thinking about this don’t forget your ride’s temperature is extremely important. It likes to stay cool too and will perform better if you do so. One of the simplest and probably most common ways of dropping a few degrees is changing your oil over to HarleyDavidson Syn3. Syn3 is a synthetic engine, primary and transmission oil made by Harley-Davidson. A few of the many benefits of Syn3; it offers superior protection at higher temperatures, meets the anti-wear lubricity requirements for all transmission gears, and provides long term protection. Syn3 disperses the heat made by your engine and can drop engine temp up to 30 degrees. Not only will your engine run cooler but also cleaner and if you change your transmission and primary oil over to Syn3 also. You will also notice an improvement in overall ride quality. If you’re not into changing over to synthetic or have done so already just want to add a little more cooling efficiency then an oil cooler would be your next step. With Harley now putting oil coolers standard on 2011 and newer baggers with the 103 ci motor; many of you will not have to worry about it. For those of you riding a bit more experienced bike (aka older) or a smaller cruiser like me, there are many variations of oil coolers out on the market. Harley has a few options
available for most 04’ and newer rides for around $300. The newest one to the market, which I think is the best, is the new Jagg Low Mount Fan-Assisted Oil Cooler for 99’ and up Baggers. Now if you think about it an oil cooler only does you good when you are going down the road and air has a chance to circulate through the fins and cool the oil. I can’t tell you how many people come in and want an oil cooler just before Sturgis with the reasoning “It gets so hot when you’re riding through traffic in DOWNTOWN Sturgis that I know I need to cool the motor”. This may be true but an oil cooler won’t do you or the bike any good when you’re sitting still moving maybe a maximum of 5 mph down the street. Jagg has fixed this problem by affixing a small sealed motor fan, very similar to cooling fans found in cars. This fan turns on at 205 degrees and pulls a full 150 cfm of air across the cooler. If you don’t have a bagger don’t be too worried they still offer 6 and 10 row oil coolers for just about all Harleys 84’ and newer. Jagg’s oil coolers run from just under $300 to around the $550 mark depending on what you are after. Harley also offers a fan kit for most ’97-newer Touring models that mounts on the left side of the motor where your horn currently is and relocates your horn. The fan kit will drop your engine oil temp up to 20 degrees and works great for parades and that troublesome Sturgis traffic. The kit comes complete with a chrome cover with the Bar & Shield logo located in the center. Not many people would even notice that it’s a fan. Last thing I will cover is something that I, as a parts salesman, shouldn’t say but I would rather be honest. In this extreme kind of heat I recommend removing any chrome oil cooler or voltage regulator cover that you may have installed on your bike. Most of the time you would be perfectly fine with them on but if you are going on what could be hot rides just remove it. Having that little bit of chrome is not worth a new voltage regulator or a new motor. With the heat this year so far we have seen a record number of voltage regulators drop and not just because of the recent recall on them. With the sun shining this summer there has been lots of riding opportunities. We have also had record hot temperatures, remember when you are on the road, stay hydrated, aware and watch those engine temperatures. Ride safe, ride often, and stay cool. Tony Darveau
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The lovely Heidi adorns this antique Vincent Drag Bike on the Conesville, Circle of Pride Drag strip. She was seen in Nate Ullrich’s (lyfebehindbars.com) 2012 Calendar as Miss August. Don’t miss the action on the drag strip or rally grounds during Thunder In The Sand on Labor Day weekend at Conesville, Iowa.
of Iowa Ann Skemp Dubuque 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic
Lori Wheatcraft ‘08 1200C Sportster Chariton, Iowa
Jennifer Carlson Boone 2003 Road King Police
We want you on our pages! If you are an Iowa Girl of Thunder, send us your name, year and model of bike, and where you are from to vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com
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Mama Lacona’s
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3825 N.W. 121st Street Urbandale, IA 50323 515-270-0022 Tues - Thurs: 11AM - 9PM, Fri: 11AM - 10PM Buffet 11AM - 2PM, Sat: 4:30PM - 10PM, Sun: Brunch 10:30AM - 3PM Dinner 3PM - 8:30PM Mon: Closed
It’s Thursday night, Lynnette and I have just finished one of our “fly to Des Moines and get supplies for the store” runs and I’m getting ready to head to my motel for the night. Yet another of my hobbies lands me in a motel for a couple of nights once a month from May through September. I’m an infield medcart medic at the Iowa Speedway. If you’re out to a race and make it to the Fan Walk look for the overgrown golf carts with the blue light on top. Holler out something like “I love Will Ride To Eat!” and if I can I’ll come over and thank you personally for reading Thunder Roads Iowa Magazine! We had decided to check out somewhere to eat for a possible review earlier that day and had decided that Italian sounded good. I pulled out my list of reader suggestions (and you guys didn’t think I paid attention! Every suggestion gets put on the list that goes with me everywhere so be patient... you never know when we’ll be near you!) Presto, Mama Lacona’s fits the bill!!! Mama Lacona’s location is somewhat hidden but still easily accessible. It’s located at the south end of the strip mall west of the Pilot truck stop just off of Douglas Avenue. There is easy access through the Kum&Go lot to the ample parking area. Once inside we were met by our waitress and seated without waiting. The menu was amazingly diverse with something for everyone. The list of choices includes everything from appetizers to desserts; soup and salad, specialty salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, casseroles, seafood, grilled items (including BBQ), and chicken. They also have a senior menu and a children’s menu (see, something for everyone!). While we were perusing the menu our waitress brought our bread basket which included a variety of breads baked fresh on location, all of which were delicious I might add! We decided to have the Trio Sampler Platter for our appetizer. The appetizer was all we expected and more. However, I must warn you 28 - TRMI AUGUST 2012
that, depending on your appetite, this may be an appetizer OR main course decision! There is ALOT of food here!!!! The onion rings were awesome, the crab stuffed mushrooms floating in a small boat of butter were scrumptious, but my personal favorites on the platter were the brushetta (small bread sticks covered with diced tomato, basil and a mozzarella ball, with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over it, WOW!!!)! After plowing through the appetizers I wasn’t exactly sure I needed the main course but, hey, I have a reputation to uphold!!!! For the main course, Lynnette decided on Scallop Spedino and I chose Spaghetti with Graziano Italian Sausage Sauce. My spaghetti arrived and, man, was I glad I had resolved to finish it because it was spectacular right down to the last bite!!! I took a risk on ordering the sausage sauce since I usually go for a nice tomato sauce on my spaghetti with some meatballs thrown in but, this was a choice I WILL make again! The sausage sauce had just the right touch of “bite”, not overpowering but extremely complimentary to the smooth, soft pasta strings. Lynnette described her scallops as delicious and the REAL potatoes with garlic (which I too got to sample) were awesome! As if the great food wasn’t enough... you’re not tied down to eating in. I saw several people come in and get to-go orders. They also have banquet rooms available and they cater as well! Check out their menu and all the options online at www.mamalacona.com. Mama Lacona’s... you can never go wrong at Mama’s place!!!!!! Until next month, ride safe and eat hearty! Craig Little craig@thunderroadsiowa.com PS If you have some place you think we should check out in your neck of the woods, shoot me an email.
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MILITARY RIDERS Our August Military Rider is Carl Frank from Ankeny, Iowa. Carl was in the United States Navy and served as a PN1(SW) or E6. He was a Personnelman, an administrative rating that was Surface Warfare qualified, meaning he maintained a basic understanding of all areas of the ship. He served for a full 20 year stretch from 1985 until 2005. He was always on the east coast when stationed and was in places such as Charleston, SC, Mayport, FL, and Norfolk, VA. Now retired, Carl states, “Even after 20 years in the Navy, I am still working for them
realized why people love to ride so much, and has not looked back since. His latest bike he bought from Van Wall. Of his last two bikes he chose the Harley for the added comfort for his queen, and they both really liked the Highball as a solo bike. Carl tries to ride every chance that he gets. He likes to go around and visit all the HarleyDavidson dealerships, as well as now adding the Victory dealerships to his travel list. He also wants to go visit Victory, Wisconsin. Carl is also a proud member of the A American Legion Riders out o Polk City, and as a past of P President and current Road C Captain, he keeps active with t group. He is also the the S Secretary for the Iowa State A American Legion Riders, as w as a Ride Captain for the well P Patriot Guard Riders. When a asked if he has any friends t that ride regularly, Carl res sponds “All my friends ride a b bike”. Iff you see Carl out and about o one of his bikes, give him on a thank you wave, and if you g a chance, shake his hand get a thank him for his service. and R Ride Free Thanks to our Milita tary!
as a civilian at the Navy Recruiting Processing Station (in the MEPS on Camp Dodge). I would really miss being around the service. It’s like being on shore duty. When I am not riding for fun, I will always be out supporting the troops, their families and veterans. I have a very supportive family that knows how much the military and veterans mean to me and allow me to do what I can to help them.” Carl’s riding started out on some Kawasakis. He had a 1998 Vulcan 750, then up to a 2003 Vulcan 1500 Classic, then a Vulcan 1600 Nomad. He has since gone onto a 2009 Ultra and a 2012 Victory Highball. He spent some times without bikes due to various reasons, but when his wife asked if he wanted a bike again, it did not take him long to get back on, that evening he had one in his driveway. He initially started to ride to help save on gas expenses, but soon 30 - TRMI AUGUST 2012
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The Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally rolled into the fairgrounds in Davenport once again this year on June 14-16th. One of the coolest parts of this event is that it brings many worlds together. This is a biker event, at a county fairgrounds, with tons of other fun loving people that come out to enjoy the sights and sounds. Just about anyone can find something good to eat, people to watch, entertainment to enjoy, or find something cool from one of the vendors. This place has it all. One of the cool sights of the event always include the Scooter Girl Competition. It is usually quite popular with the crowd, and one
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of the gals even had to strut her new outfit. She was wearing not much more than the paint that artist Mark Reid put down on her curves. Hard to believe that denim is not denim! Next year if ya wanna hang out with Big Schwag, hear Pipes on the PA, go on some cool eastern Iowa fun runs, check out the Scooter Girl competition, listen to some awesome bands, or just enjoy a biker gathering on the river, check out mrmrrally.com
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1 Tbls. Coriander Seeds; crushed 2 Chipotle Peppers; chopped (be sure and wash hands well after handling these and don’t RICHARD BLAIS’ PASTRAMI SPICED BRISKET touch your mouth or eyes) 2 Tbls. Adobo Sauce (really Hot Sauce) 3-4 Pounds Brisket (fatty end) 1 Large Onion; Sliced 1/4 Cup of Coriander Seeds 2 Tbls. Cooking Oil (olive or vegetable, your 1/4 Cup of Black Pepper choice) 2 Tbls. Cayenne Pepper Salt & Pepper your brisket thoroughly 1/4 Cup Salt Heat a Dutch Oven (any heavy gauge pot w/ 1 Cup of Dark Brown Sugar tight lid) to high heat; add oil, sear your brisket 3/4 Cup of Yellow Mustard on all sides, Reduce heat to medium and re3 Tbls. of Vegetable Oil move brisket to rest. Add sliced onion, garlic, Rinse your brisket under cold water and pat dry with cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add the a clean towel. Season meat generously, both sides, chicken stock, beer and adobo sauce Stir up with the salt, pepper, coriander and cayenne pepper well. Place brisket back on top of everything in Dutch Oven and place in 350 degree oven for Add your 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a non3 hours until fork tender. All the ingredients you stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Get added simmer down to create a truly delicious, it screeching hot on medium high heat. Gently add natural BBQ sauce. Shred & bun up w/ coleslaw your brisket down into hot pan & oil and sear the brisket until a dark golden brown on all sides. ReFROZEN CHEESECAKE SQUARES move to a platter to rest until cool, apprx. 20 mins. 2 Frozen, Pre-made Oreo Pie Crust Meanwhile, arrange 2 giant sheets of heavy-duty 2 8 oz. Pkgs. of Philly Cream Cheese; softened aluminum foil on your counter. Preheat oven to 300 1/2 Cup of Sugar or Splenda degrees. In a small mixing bowl, mix the brown sugar 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla 1 Tub of Cool Whip; thawed & divided and mustard to make a paste. Rub the brisket with 1 Can of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup the mustard paste and place on one of the sheets Unthaw Oreo pie crusts and warm in oven if of foil. Make sure that the “fat side” is facing upstated on directions, then take both crusts and wards. Place the other sheet of foil on top of meat form into a crusted botton in a 9 inch square pan and pinch and roll up all 4 sides to make sure that it with foil lined bottom and coming up the sides is completely enveloped and no steam or paste can for easy removal. Beat cream cheese, sugar escape. Place in a large casserole dish and cook for & vanillain large bowl with mixer until light and a full 10 hours. Remove from oven and just let it rest fluffy. Add 2 full cups of the Cool Whip, beat on for 10 minutes on counter. Remove foil carefully and low speed until blended. Spread over and high transfer brisket to a large serving plate. This brisket up over pie crust. Freeze for 4 hours. Microwave remaining Cool Whip and chocolate together on will literally melt in your mouth, plus you have this phenomenal sauce in the foil to pour over it. It makes high for 1 minute (place a paper towel over top) Stir until chocolate and Cool Whip are well fantastic sandwiches also. *This is essentially the blended. Use foil sides to remove cheesecake same way I cook a pot roast when I’m doing it in the from squared pan, drizzle chocolate mix zigoven and not my crock-pot; only with different spices zagy all over squared cheesecake and cut into generous size squares. YET ANOTHER STYLE; BBQ BRISKET * Tip: Spoon entire chocolate & Cool Whip mix4 Pound Brisket ture into small re-sealable plastic bag and snip the end with scissors to have better control on 2 Cups Chicken Stock your zig-zagging with the chocolate design. 2 Bottles of Dark Beer These are super simple and simply super! 2 Tbls. of Cumin Seeds; crushed K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon of Tennessee
Richard Blais was recently on The Chew, and I wrote down this recipe.These (2) recipes are for you, Super B.
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From the Woman’s Seat
Passion to ride and make new friends, I’ve got to say that came straight from my late husband, who had plenty of both, but after a 15 month battle fighting pancreatic cancer, he went home in August 2011 to ride with the angels, where I’m sure his passion to ride and make new friends will go on for eternity with the Lord’s Amazing Grace.
and winter have come and gone, spring is here and my riding has improved. I try to ride as often as possible. I am enrolled in a motorcycle rider’s education class. I plan to graduate as the valedictorian of the class then move on to an official license.
I just had my golden birthday, born in ‘56, you figure it out. A passionate woman never tells her age. An important event to me was riding in the first motorcycle ride for Relay for Life in Cass County. As the riders met and registered the local newspaper was taking pictures and the radio station was doing some interviews. My son and I were both interviewed and Vernon from Thunder Roads Magazine was there to ride with us. There were survivors riding, families of those fighting the battle and riders remembering their loved ones. I was lucky to have my son, father in law, his friend, my nephew and his daughter all riding with me. The rest of my family was remembering my late husband that day; last year we rode the bike to the relay so he could walk the first lap, the survivor lap. A year later, I’m riding the bike solo in the first Motorcycle Event for Relay for Life. There were some tears along The first thing we did was lower the handlebars and the way, many hugs and people sharing memories. But we rode with joy in our hearts knowing we were adjust the gear shifter, because hey my husband raising money to help find a cure for this terrible was a lot taller than me. I was hesitant at first to make any adjustments to my husband’s bike, but my illness, cancer. Wow, it was a very emotional ride, but friends convinced me it would be a good thing to do. I was riding with passion and good friends. They knew I really wanted to take over the rider’s Shirley Brown passion and I was determined to keep the Heritage alive and running down the open highway. The following week, since I was still off work, I thought if I’m going to ride I better get legal. So, I studied for the riders permit one night and went the next day and passed the test. Awesome, I couldn’t quit smiling. The first thing I had to do was tell my 2 sons what I had done. They were both so proud of their mother, they knew about my passion and how much riding with friends would help brighten my new journey in life. I’m actually able to ride legal and insured with my friends now. So my passion to ride had always been in the passenger seat. I did ride motorcycles growing up as a kid but not an 840 pound Heritage Softail Classic. I lost my love, but I still had the passion to ride, it’s like a freedom, stress reliever, out on the road with no worries and spending time with good friends. So what is woman to do? Friday was a standing room only funeral and when Sunday came, I told myself, if I could back it up and head it out of the garage doors, I could ride it. So guess what I did. Down the road I went, trying to unleash the stress. I rode to a good friend’s house. They were standing outside when I pulled in. I’ll never forget the look on their faces, they couldn’t believe it, I really couldn’t either, but its true and I had just made my first ride in the driver’s seat.
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A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there is sex after death. Their biggest fear was that there was no after-life at all. After 70 loving years together, Bob was the first to die. True to his word, he made the first contact: “Marion . . . Marion.” “Is that you, Bob?” Marion sat straight up in bed one night. “Yes, darling, I’ve come back like we agreed.””That’s wonderful! What’s it like where you are at?” “Well, I get up in the morning, I have sex. I have breakfast and then it’s off to the golf course for play and salad. I have sex again, bathe in the warm sun and then have sex a couple of more times. Then I have lunch (you’d be proud of me Marion. I am eating lots of greens like you always got onto me about. Another romp around the golf course, then I pretty much have sex the rest of the afternoon. After supper, it’s back to the golf course again. Then it’s more sex until late at night. I catch some much needed and deserved sleep and then the next day it starts all over again.”It’s an amazing life! “Oh, Bob, then you truly are in Heaven, sweetheart?” “No Marion, . . .apparently I’m a rabbit in Florida!
A new Army Captain was assigned to an outfit in a remote post in the Afghan Desert. During his first inspection of the outfit, he noticed a camel hitched up behind the mess tent. He asked the Sergeant why the camel was kept there. The nervous sergeant said, ‘Sir, as you know, there are 250 men here on the post and no women. Sometimes the men have urges. That’s why we have Molly The Camel. The Captain said, ‘I can’t say that I condone this, but I can understand about the ‘urges’, so the camel can stay.’ Several months later, the Captain starts having his own ‘urges’. Crazed with passion, he asked the Sergeant to bring the camel to his tent. Putting a ladder behind the camel, the Captain stands on the ladder, pulls his pants down and makes passionate love to the camel. When he’s done, he asked the Sergeant, ‘Is that how the men do it?’ ‘No sir. They usually just ride the camel into town. That’s where the girls are.”
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During a recent password audit by a company, it was found that an employee was using the following password:”Mick eyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramento” When asked why she had such a long password, she rolled her eyes and said: ”Hello! It has to be at least 8 characters long and include at least one capital.” After becoming very frustrated with the attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the young blonde declared, ‘Well, then, maybe I’ll just go out and catch my own alligator and get a pair of alligator shoes for free!’ The shopkeeper replied with a sly smile, ‘Well, little lady, why don’t you go give it a try?’ The blonde headed off to the swamp, determined to catch an alligator. Later in the day, the shopkeeper was driving home, and spotted the young woman standing waist deep in the murky water, shotgun in hand. He saw a huge 9-foot gator swimming rapidly toward her. With lightning reflexes, the blond took aim, shot the creature and hauled it up onto the slippery bank. Nearby were 7 more dead gators all lying belly up. The shopkeeper watched in amazement as the The blond struggled with the gator. Then, rolling her eyes, she screamed in frustration... Damn! This ones’ barefoot too!
Joey was in Starbuck`s recently when he suddenly realized he desperately needed to fart. The music was really loud so he timed his farts with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs he started to feel better. He finished my coffee and noticed that everyone was staring at him, and suddenly he remembered…. he was listening to his iPod.”
A 6 year old and a 4 year old are raking the yard. The 6 year old asks, “You know what? I think it’s about time we started learning to cuss.” The 4 year old nods his head in approval. The 6 year old continues,” When we go in for breakfast, I’m gonna’ say something with hell and you say something with ass.” The 4 year old agrees with enthusiasm. When the mother walks into the kitchen and asks the 6 year old what he wants for breakfast, he replies, “Aw, hell, Mom, I guess I’ll just have some Cheerios. Thump! upside the head. He runs upstairs with Mom in hot pursuit. His Mom locks him in his room and shouts, “You can stay there until you learn some manners”. She then comes back downstairs, looks at the 4 year old and asks with a stern voice, “And what do YOU want for breakfast, young man?” “I don’t know Mom,” he blubbers, “but you can bet your fat ass it won’t be Cheerios!”
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C.O.I.R. Report Coalition of Independent Riders THE GUY GOIN’ THE OTHER WAY Peter Sieben, Lt Commander C.O.I.R. of Iowa Legislative Officer District 20 ABATE of Iowa You’re on your way home from wherever, you know, some party or maybe a rally. Everything you’ve got for going to an event is tied onto your machine. You and ‘everybody else’ are on your way home and all of a sudden you see some other guy going the other way. Who is this guy going the other way? Where has he been, and where is he going now? I used to think about that, but I’ve realized that I’m the guy going the other way. July 4th weekend most bikers were on their way home from Algona Freedom Rally. My crew and I were the guys going the other way. Don’t get me wrong, ABATE of Iowa does a great job - please continue to support them. However, my friends and I went for a tour of Michigan. In case you didn’t know, you can now ride your motorcycle in Michigan and choose whether or not you want to wear a helmet. Wow – Fantastic job ABATE of Michigan! We left Wednesday July 4th from Sioux City and landed in Ellsworth, Wisconsin at my buddy’s house for the evening. Kelly is a righteous, stand on your own kind of guy so needless to say, a good time was had by all. The next night we spent in Marquette, Michigan. Day 3 we crossed the Mackinaw Bridge and ended up in Ludington, Michigan on the shore of Lake Michigan. We ferried our motorcycles across Lake Michigan the next morning. Word to the wise, bring tie down straps and money. This isn’t cheap but it saves you from having to ride through Chicago. Starting from Manitowoc, Wisconsin at 12:30 after departing the ferry we looked at the map and selected a path: all 2 lane roads. To those not in the know, Wisconsin has some of the best riding roads to be found anywhere. From there we put in 500 miles and landed in Mason City, Iowa. The next day it was a short path arriving home at about 2:00pm. What struck me most is, Wow – this is a beautiful country. Get out and have a look. Also, if you stop looking out for me and give me back my right to make my own decisions then I will come and visit your state and spend some money. Believe me; it ain’t gonna happen any other way. I’m all about liberty, freedom and the American way. I want the U.S. Constitution to be the rule book, like it’s supposed to be. Sometimes each of us is the guy going the other way. At least I hope so. It’s time to stand up for what you think and how you live. In this, an election year, each of us has the responsibility to check out the folks who are running to represent us. This is very important stuff. Do your job – find out and help out the right candidate. You’ve gotta put some in to get some out. Wanna talk about it? Shoot me an email; peter@ riderpromotions.com
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Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally Newton Iowa CMA State Rally 2nd Annual Ladies Poker Run Spare Time Ute Make A Muscle Fun Run MDA Benefit Earling Wheels 4 Paws Fun Run Goozman’s Westside Harlan 5th Annual Brooke Barber Memorial Fun Run Mount Ayr ABATE D10 Tin Butt Run Algona Berkes Bros Memorial Ride for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Jul 28 Pre-Sturgis Poker Run Dillon Bros HD Omaha, NE Aug 2-4 5th Ann Across the Border Raid Motorcycle Rally Bedford Aug 2-9 Loess Hills Harley Party on the Way to Sturgis Pacific Junction Aug 4 Iowa Veterans Ride American Legion Creston Aug 5 Sweet Baby Violet 515 Benefit Des Moines Aug 6-12 “Event” in South Dakota Aug 11 Atlanticfest Bike Show Atlantic Aug 11 Fall Classic, Show-n-Shine, Ride, Dinner & Street Dance Everly Aug 11 ABATE D15 Too Broke for Sturgis Donahue Aug 11 Hope Ride for MDA Dubuque Aug 11 2nd Annual Jash Davis Memorial Poker Run Perry Aug 11 American Legion District 9 Legacy Run Aug 12 Ride for ‘Mex’ Donahue Aug 17-18 American Victory Rally Spirit Lake Aug 18-19 31th Annual Baxter Days Marne, Iowa Aug 18 Tailgators Annual Poker Run Oakland Aug 18 Ride Your ASS Off Poker Run Loess Hills HD Pacific Junction Aug 18 Tom Skaff Memorial Sioux City Aug 18 Bob Ezarski Memorial Run Hampton, Iowa Aug 18 ABATE D10 Bikes for Tykes Run Rockwell City Prison Aug 18 Route65 HOG Chapter Fun Run (Open Event) Indianola Aug 18 Ridin’ for Reiter Poker Run Benefit Center Point Aug 19 Motorcycle Day Iowa State Fair Des Moines Aug 24-26 8th Annual BTW Trike In Kellogg Aug 25 Warriors Across Iowa to Benefit WWP Des Moines Aug 25 4th Annual Ride Your Hawgs For The Dogs Poker Run Aug 25 “Where are we at?” Fun Run Foxy’s Osceola Aug 25 Vic’s Main Tap 4th Annual Fun Ride Audubon Aug 25 HarleysNHotrods Cruise for Kids Antique Acres Cedar Falls Aug 25 Shake, Rattle, and Roll Parkinson’s Benefit Run Rhodes Aug 25 Jami Thielen Charity Poker Run Arnolds Park Aug 25 Shane Scroggs Memorial Poker Run Clarinda Aug 25 Make-A-Wish Ride Council Bluffs Aug 25 B.A.C.A. Bike Bash 2012 Des Moines Aug 25 Lt. Michael R. Emerson Memorial Poker Run Cedar Rapids Aug 25 V/S Special Olympics Fundraiser/Poker Run Vinton Aug 25 Lt. Mike Emerson Memorial Ride Cedar Rapids Aug 26 Children’s Miracle Network Poker Run Ida Grove Aug 26 Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association Bike Show Clinton Aug30-Sep1 Davenport Antique Motorcycle Rally Aug 31 Vintage Flat Track Motorcycle Races Davenport Aug 30-Sep 2 Circle of Pride Thunder In the Sand Conesville Aug 31-Sep 3 Iron Horse Bike & Music Festival Sabula Sep 1-2 Midway Tavern Soldier Valley Run BBQ, Street Dance Soldier Sep 7-8 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand Nationals Knoxville Sep 7-9 ABATE D25 Pufferbilly Days Bike Show Boone Sep 7-9 Hogs 4 Dogs Benefit Weekend & Ride Ottumwa Sep 8 Ride for the TaTas Benefit Run w/Cheshire Grin Kirkman Sep 8 Charity Bike Ride for Sprint Car Museum Knoxville Sep 8 Cedar County Heros Ride Mechanicsville Sep 10 East Central Iowa Side Car Rally Anamosa Sep 10-11 Cannonball Run Anamosa to Spirit Lake Sep 14-16 State Line End of Summer Rally Keosauqua Sep 14-16 Thunder Roads Magazine Corn Cob 1000 Ride Sep 15 Amigo’s Bike Show Fort Dodge Sep 15 U of I Children’s Hospital Ride for the Kids Dubuque Sep 15 Carroll Cycle Center New Model Open House Carroll Sep 15 2nd Jessica Peine Memorial Ride & Music Festival Muscatine Sep 15 ABATE D8 Toy Run Everly
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ABATE D10 Toy Run/Auction Fort Dodge Zach Reiff Memorial Ride Preston Concourse De’ Cornfield Penn Center Church Earlham ABATE D25 Biken For Tikes Run Boone CR Chrome Divas Breast Cancer Awareness Ride Hot Rods & Harleys Car/Bike/Rat Rod Show Hopkinton ABATE D15 28th Toy Run w/USMC Reserves Davenport ABATE D4 29th Toy Run Des Moines Carroll Cycle Center Fall Color Ride Carroll ABATE D15 Harvest Run Davenport Carroll Cycle Center Toy Run Carroll STEAM Marshalltown Carroll Cycle Center Ladies Night Out Carroll Turkey Run Clinton Carroll Cycle Center Guys Night Out Carroll CR Chrome Divas “Santa’s Little Divas” Christmas Event 833rd Chopper Raffle Party Ottumwa
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Monday Fireside Grill Altoona Johnny Mac’s Des Moines Tuesday Ron’s Dawg House Des Moines Desperado’s Wheatland Gathering on the Grounds Fairgrounds (Selected Dates) J&P Cycles Cruise Nights (Selected Tuesdays) Anamosa Victory Lane Des Moines Samz Sports Bar Muscatine Brooklyn’s Ottumwa Shenanigans Boone Lynch’s Bar Rockwell City Wednesday Do Drop (Under the Water Tower) Jamaica Amigos Fort Dodge Blueport Junction Davenport Quaker Steak & Lube Council Bluffs Rusty Duck Dexter Skatterkats Davenport Lynn’s Des Moines Latitude 41 Bar & Grill Johnston Joe’s Night Hawk Waverly OP Clear Lake Cadillac Jack’s Baxter 2nd Avenue at I-80 Des Moines (2nd Wednesdays) Elkhart Pub Elkhart Thursday Roar Into Harlan (3rd Thursdays) Beer Barn and Grill Kirkman Screaming Eagle Bar & Grill Waterloo The Buck Snort Neola BJ’s Full Throttle Thursdays Waterloo Trophy’s Bar & Grill Des Moines Beach House Humboldt Rides Bar and Grill Fort Dodge Cedar River HD (1st and 3rd Thursdays) Grid Iron Grill & Sports Lounge Webster City
Tapz Pub Clive Michelle’s Des Moines Woody’s Roadside Tavern (3rd Thursday) Albion AJ’s Des Moines Square One Clive Linden House Lynnville Ducky’s Lagoon Taylor Ridge Il. Kings Korner Grand Mound Daytonas Des Moines Crossroads Tavern Kelley (1st and 3rd Thursdays) Friday Spanky’s Bar & Grill Emerson Avenue of the Saints (1st Friday) St Charles Knoxville Bike Night (1st Friday) Knoxville Grapplers Bar & Grill (2nd & 4th) Dallas Center Captains Quarters (2nd Friday) Adel Throttle Down to “O” Town Osceola Fatboyz Saloon (2nd & 4th Friday) Grimes Bike Down to I-Town (3rd Friday) Indianola Ferg’s Grand Junction Hicklin Powersports Dinner Rides(4th Fridays) Grimes Newton Bike Nights (2nd Fri, except July) Chrome Horse Saloon Cedar Rapids Biscuits Bar & Grill Buffalo Saturday Winterset Bike Night (3rd Saturday) Winterset Booneville Bar Boonville Von Tuck’s/Dave’s Place Oelwein AMVETS Post 2 (2nd Saturday) Des Moines Sunday Scooter Sunday 411 Main Griswold Haverhill Social Club (3rd Sunday) Haverhill Ickey Nickel Sioux City Team 36 Mitchellville The Edge Missouri Valley
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