Born To Ride Florida #182

Contents

July Issue 182

Ad Index

Features

Test Ride-2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Great American Biker Bash Boaters & Bikers-The Dragon’s Roar Ride With Dad-Crystal Harley-Davidson

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Ride Safe, Ride Smart-Awareness Womens World-Highrise Harley Everywhere Eddy-Is Everywhere Night Train-Brit Floyd Spyke & Mike-A Distracted Driver Christian Motorcycle Association

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Columns

Happy 18th Emily

Departments

Contents 2 Born To Ride Events-BornToRide.com 66 Born To Ride Kids-Ride with Dad 69

Reports

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A Bike Night Wedding @ QS&L 8 I Joined Bert’s Team-Wendy LaForce 10 Next Month Night Train Talks To Ted 42 Larry Buck-Financial Independance Day 64 Fuel Take Rusty-Craig Can Fix It! 65 Chain Driven Cowboys 68

On The Cover

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AAA 6 Affordable Motorsports 40 Allstate - Jeff Ard 64 All World Lift Truck 56 AltaVista Insurance 30 Attorney Fran Haasch IFC, BC Bay Area Auto Glass Pros 26 BTR Cigar Club 54 BTR Concert Series 54 BTR Radio 36 BTR TV-This TV Tampa Bay 65 BTR TV-Great 38 4, 66 Bras For A Cause 30 Charlotte’s Webb 53 Choice Med Group 20 Cycle-Rama 69 Coral Head Music Fest 31 Douthat Floor Covering 52 Empire Guns & Pawn 57 Evinrude 47 Gotta Havit Insurance 40 Great American Biker Bash 33 H-D Bert’s Barracuda 11 H-D Crystal 72, IBC H-D Florida 25 H-D Miracle City 5 H-D SpaceCoast 27 H-D Treasure Coast 29 Larry Buck-Financial Advisor 64 Leasure Automotive 63 Meineke Land O’ Lakes 58 Mickey’s Bar 63 Progressive Insurance 3 Quaker Steak & Lube 9 Old Town Bike Night 60 REO Releaf 62 Rivers Edge Bar & Grill 36 Rivers Edge Bike Night 37 Salty Shamrock 52 Shriner’s Poker Run 32 Screwie Louie’s-Scooter Haven 51 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 38 Stephanie Riley-Realtor 50 St. Pete Beach Bike Fest 14 Swap-O-Rama 48 Tennessee Motorcycle Rivival 55 The Ride Factory 61 Thunder Beach Panama Beach 24 TransAmerica-Debbie Galletti 15 TransAmerica Financial 16 Tropic Trailer 56 Twilight Zone 22

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THE EVERYWHERE TEAM

Everywhere Eddy & You ROAD CREW

Vick Velosity, Kenny Bowers, Doug Bright, Birdman Mike, Paul Pence SCENIC RIDE CONSULTANT

Steve Finzelber-Finz Finds CONTRIBUTORS

JP Brady, Night Train, Paul Garson, Spyke & Mike, Susan Hurst, Eric Albright, Eric Vician, Myra McElhaney, Paul Murray, Phil Gauthier PHOTOGRAPHERS

Ron & Selena Hawks, Chris Miller, Scott Odel, Eric Albright, Tom Seiter, Billy Wright, Chopper Dave, Phil Gauthier, JP Brady

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You should be especially aware at intersections, where other vehicles can cross your path of travel.

There are many things to scan for, including traffic devices, road surfaces, and the traffic and pedestrians around you.

In a slow, tight turn, such as turning around in a parking lot, it helps to counterweight by leaning in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and direction of the turn.

Put pressure on the outside footrest.

Info: www.msf-usa.org

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“It was my honor and pleasure to marry these two wonderful members of our Biker Family!” We made memories that will last forever” Wendy LaForce

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Deanna and Sean Porter Wedding

BTR Super Wednesday July 31, Don’t Miss the Benefit for Spyke & Mike. Show Your Support.

I’m excited to announce I have joined the Bert’s Team! Wendy LaForce

Hey there Biker Family! I’m Wendy LaForce, Sun Coast District Coordinator for Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group and Born To Ride/Women’s World Public Relations/Good Will Ambassador.

Here’s My Harley Story.

I’ll be celebrating my 5th year of riding coming up in September.

I completed my motorcycle endorsement class at Jim’s HarleyDavidson in May of 2014 without ever riding a motorcycle before. I saved my pennies for a few months and bought a 2003 HD Hugger Anniversary Sportster. I was fortunate enough to have some amazing friends that helped me learn how to ride. Special thanks to Lynne Kottke for your guidance over the past 5 years. You have helped make me the rider and leader that I am today. I rode that Sporty for a year then traded up to a 2014 HD Street Bob in 2016. I also started a local chapter of Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group in 2016, which has grown to over a hundred members in several chapters. In 2017, I upgraded yet again and bought a 2016 Fatboy Lo from Josephine Carter at Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson. With the help of Ted Brodene and Spinwurkz Customs, my Fatboy Lo is now a custom bagger.

I’m excited to announce that I have joined the Motorcycle Sales Team at Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson! This amazing opportunity will allow me to share my passion for riding. I can’t wait to help make people’s dreams become their realities! Please don’t hesitate to contact me today. Let me give you an exemplary presentation of our BTR 10 | BORNTORIDE.COM

motorcycles and chat about your options. You’re always welcome!

Do you want to break free from the passenger seat? Have you ever dreamed of riding your own bike? You can do it! The journey starts with your endorsement class, then selecting a motorcycle that best fits you. Continue on your journey of empowerment by joining Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group. A sisterhood that will help you gain the confidence you need in order to become a safe, street-smart rider. I can help you on your journey from start to finish!

Contact me today! Wendy LaForce 727-509-5283

Call Wendy 727-509-5283 or Email: wendy@bertsbarracuda.com. Find the Bike of your Dreams

Test Ride 2019 Harley-

The aggressive hot rod look led by the wind-cutting shark-nose fairing is a familiar site on the highway.

Crank up the premium audio system and lay down some serious miles of your own.

The menacing dual Daymaker® Reflector LED headlamps in the Road Glide® motorcycle’s shark-nose fairing is a familiar sight on the highway. It features the Milwaukee-Eight® 107 power, easily adjustable emulsion rear shocks and responsive front suspension, and the confidence of Reflex™ linked Brembo® brakes.

Specifications DIMENSIONS Length: 95.7 in. (2,430 mm) Seat Height: 27.4 in. (695 mm) Fuel Capacity: 6 gal. (22.7 L) Ground Clearance: 5.5 in.

Rake: 26 degree Train: 6.8 in.

Wheelbase: 64 in.

Dry weight: 820 lb. (372 kg) POWERTRAIN Engine: Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 Displacement: 107 cu. in. (1,746 cc) Bore: 3.937 in. (100 mm) Stroke: 4.375 in. (111 mm) Engine Torque: 111 ft-lb (151 Nm) Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 Transmission: 6-Speed Cruise Drive, Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), Exhaust: Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers

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DRIVETRAIN Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 ratio, Gear Ratios (Overall) 1st 9.593 Gear Ratios (Overall) 2nd 6.65 Gear Ratios (Overall) 3rd 4.938 Gear Ratios (Overall) 4th 4 Gear Ratios (Overall) 5th 3.407 Gear Ratios (Overall) 6th 2.875 WHEELS / TIRES Wheels: Enforcer Cast Aluminum Tires Front: 130/60B19 61H Tires Rear: BW 180/65B16 81H ELECTRIC Lights (As per Country Regulation), Indicator Lamps: High beam, running lights, directional lights, low oil pressure, neutral, engine diagnostics, battery, cruise control, speakers, accessory, security system, gear indication, low fuel warning, ABS (optional), miles to empty display, fog/aux lamp indicator Gauges: Gauges styled to complement each vehicle.

Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators.

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Kyle Petty’s 25th Annual Charity Ride Lead 250 Riders Through 11 States in Nine Days Covering Approximately 3,700 Miles.

Former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty celebrated the 25th anniversary of his annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America by leading the longest route in the Ride’s history. As one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, the Ride traveled a true corner-to-corner route across the United States – starting in Seattle, Washington, on May 3 and ending in Key Largo, Florida, on May 11. On this milestone anniversary route, Petty lead 250 participants, including more than 30 new Riders, through 11 states in nine days. Presented for the seventh year in a row by Manheim®, North America’s leading provider of used vehicle services and the host of two stops along the route at Manheim Seattle and Manheim Tampa,

the Ride traveled nearly 3,700 miles to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Traveling from Washington to Florida, this year’s trek will be offered a variety of incredible scenic views. From the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the red rock terrain in Utah to the Colorado hot springs and the Rocky Mountains to the North Central Plains of Texas and the Louisiana bayou, and onto the Everglades and sunny Florida beaches, Petty concurs this 25th Anniversary Ride was the ride of a lifetime. Spectators along the 2019 route were encouraged to attend one of the Ride’s nine overnight stops to greet Petty and the riders.

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on the ride and commented “This was the ride of a lifetime, truly! We covered 11 states and every type of terrain imaginable: from mountains, canyons, plains, bayous, and Everglades. Surprisingly, the biggest challenge was the weather throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi; as a Floridian I thought surely the cold weather in the PNW would be the hardest to deal

with, but it was a breeze compared to the tornadoes, violent crosswinds and torrential downpour that came once we started heading east across the southern states.

Above everything, the part of this experience for which I am most grateful is becoming a part of the incredible group of people who make up the KPCR family. I was honored to have been chosen as the Angel Rider

for this very special 25th Anniversary ride

by David Andreas. Unfortunately, David passed away before the ride - so I rode in his memory and was fortunate enough to have his family waiting at the finish line for me in Key Largo. I was overwhelmed by the sense of support and welcoming I felt from the first day and the sadness I felt on the last day when we realized we were going

For more information or to Donate to this Great Cause go to www.KylePettyCharityRide.com

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back to our normal lives. This was the most well-organized event I’ve ever been a part of and the kindness and generosity of this group were inspiring. I encourage everyone to check out www.victoryjunction.org to learn more about this amazing cause and what can be done to help support this lifechanging camp for seriously ill children and their families.”

Because of the Ride, 8,185 children have attended Victory Junction at no cost to their families. Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages six to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, North Carolina. Last year alone, the Ride raised

$1.3 million and sent 100 children to Camp.

Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment

by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam.

For more information about the Ride or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride. com Photo credit: Kevin Kane Photography

For more information or to Donate to this Great Cause go to www.KylePettyCharityRide.com

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Women’s World Highrise Harley

After spending most of my life on the back of someone else’s bike; I got my license and bought a bike at the ripe old age of 59. When my husband died, I missed him, and I missed riding with him. One of those things I could change! Learning to ride had to be easier than finding another good husband with a bike!

At first, I just wanted to learn to ride. I didn’t know if I’d ever get a bike of my own.

I just couldn’t see how it would fit into my lifestyle. After my husband passed, I’d moved to a high-rise condo in Atlanta. Not exactly where you want to ride a motorcycle!

I fell in love with a red Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. I had it delivered to a friend’s house in a small nearby town. We would coordinate our schedules; I’d drive an hour to her place then we’d ride our bikes for an hour or two and I’d drive the hour back.

As soon as she got her license, my friend was ‘riding it like she stole it’ as they say.

It wasn’t so easy for me. It took a long time to get the hang of changing gears and using the clutch. I needed more time riding and practicing. It was time to bring Rosie home!

She’s named Rosie after Rosie the Riveter.

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A cousin who’s an experienced rider brought her home for me. Then I faced the first obstacle of having a high-rise Harley.

How do you learn to ride in the city with all that traffic?

What I needed was a big parking lot for practice. With no traffic. One Sunday morning I was looking out the window while having my morning coffee and I saw it. The parking lot of the shopping center in the next block is completely empty early on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I’m not a morning person but weekend mornings when offices are closed, stores haven’t opened yet and church services hasn’t begun, the city is quiet. Perfectly quiet. Peaceful. No traffic.

Beautiful quiet morning rides. That’s where I got comfortable riding Rosie in the city!

From there I ventured out to surrounding neighborhoods. Then I found backroads to various suburbs, heading toward the mountains. There is traffic getting out of the city, but I’ve gotten more used to it now and avoid times when it’s heavy as much as possible. Even experienced bikers are usually surprised when they learn that I keep my bike in the city.

The next hurdle was how to keep her charged? A trickle charge is easy, but I park in a parking deck where there are no electrical outlets. Another obstacle to having a high-rise Harley. While my girlfriends in the suburbs simply plug their trickle charger into a socket in the garage, I’ve learned to remove my battery, bring it into my condo and plug it in there. Then I learned there’s a portable charger. I can charge it inside then use it to charge the bike.

Of course, it’s best to simply ride enough to keep the battery charged. I do that as much as possible. That means sometimes taking a short ride when it’s colder than my preferred riding weather. It sometimes means finding time in my schedule for a quick ride or at least cranking the bike before heading out of town or when I know I won’t ride for a few days.

Although I write about women who ride, I still consider myself a beginning rider. I’ve only had my license a couple years. I take it easy and stay close to home. I love my quiet morning rides in the city. I’ve learned that you don’t have to lead a biker lifestyle— whatever that is—to enjoy riding. You can fit a motorcycle into the lifestyle you have.

I love my high-rise Harley and I love riding country backroads. As for lifestyle, Rosie and I are city girls!

Myra McElhaney is a writer, speaker and motorcycle enthusiast. You can find her book, “Building A Life You Love After Losing the Love of Your Life” on Amazon or www.MyraMcElhaney.com, Myra@ MyraMcElhaney.com Myra McElhaney

Read Myra’s Inspiring Book “Building A Life You Love After Losing the Love of Your Life”

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IT’S COMING, Saturday July 27, Great American Biker Bash at River’s Edge

Great American Biker Bash! See more photos at www.BornToRide.com

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made which was screaming loud in my face all along is; Ruth Eckerd Hall is a venue which promotes high-quality events only.

That alone should have sent warnings and defused some of my arrogant pretentious “know-it-all” about Pink Floyd attitude. The place was packed! Full house.

Well, folks, I learned a big lesson. I was completely blown away by the quality of show Brit Floyd put out. The vocals were almost identical in terms of voices.

The music was spot on. That alone is impressive because there is absolutely nothing simple “cookie cutter-like” about Pink Floyd music. I kid you not, on more than one occasion, I was on the edge of my seat in complete disbelief about what I was witnessing by sight and by hearing.

Looking at my dear friends Jori, Ryann, and Steve who are much savvier in today’s music than I; I could see they were truly and genuinely enjoying the experience.

Sweet Jori could hardly shut her Facebook live feature. Lol. Brit Floyd, as it turns out has the reputation of being the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show. They returned to the stage in 2019 with their most ambitious and best production yet, a very special 40th Anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, ‘The Wall.’

Released in November 1979, a semiautobiographical concept album from the

mind of Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters, The Wall remains one of the biggest selling albums of all time, and an important moment in Rock music history. As well as performing a host of musical highlights from The Wall, Brit Floyd performed classic gems from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Division Bell plus lots more. The Brit Floyd show has truly become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest live tribute to Pink Floyd. Faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Division Bell tour, complete with a stunning million-dollar light show, large circle screen, and arch plus moving lights, lasers, inflatables, and theatrics. A Brit Floyd show really is as close as fans will get to experiencing the magnificence of a Pink Floyd show live.

So, will I ever give in to pre-conceived notions before I see an act again? Nope!

Thank you, Ruth Eckerd Hall, for putting this show on and literally throwing me back on pleasant memory lane. Next time I see a tribute band promoted at Ruth Eckerd Hall; I’m paying attention!

Next month August, stay put for my exclusive one on one interview with none other than Mr. Ted Nugent also scheduled to play Ruth Eckerd Hall August 20, 2019.

Got tix? I sure do! Tell them Night Train of Born To Ride sent ya!

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About two months ago I was surfing Facebook for future events. I came across a concert promoted by my absolute favorite concert venue in Clearwater, FL—Ruth Eckerd Hall. A Pink Floyd tribute band named “Brit Floyd,” I knew nothing of.

Being the Pink Floyd snob that I am, I kind of chuckled at the concept there was a group of musicians out there with the audacity of doing Pink Floyd covers. How dare they?! There is no way I thought anyone can compare or play as well. I called my friends at Ruth Eckerd Hall and got myself four tickets. Yes, four! I figured if I was going to set myself up for the disappointment I may as well be with people I wanted to be with, so I could at least be laughing in good company. So I brought Steve Bruno lead singer of Floridabased heavy metal act “Clenchfist,” by the way, scheduled to play a homecoming concert July 20 in Brooksville for us bikers, his friend Ryann and my friend Jori who we can always count on for some good contagious belly laughs.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019, came up and I got ready mentally for a full critique, psychologically armed with an arsenal of lethal pre-conceived ideas about tribute bands. Problem was, I was about to benchmark Brit Floyd with cover bands I use to see back in the days when I was in the music business. The second mistake I

“Night Train”

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Spyke & Mike Hey there, my avid BTR readers, Mike and I have officially become a statistic.

Most of our closest friends already heard the news about Mike being run off the road by a distracted driver. For those that haven’t, I’ll give you a brief description of what I saw.

I was riding in my usual spot; behind the windshield. We were going down the Pinellas Bayway when a white vehicle came into our lane and Mike tried to avoid them.

He went into a median turn area but could not slow down fast enough. He rode over the curb and ended up plowing a small tree. As he laid there moaning, I decided to find the next largest tree and climb it.

I waited for someone to come but nobody stopped. Then finally, the ambulance showed up and took Mike away. Know Tow Towing arrived and proceeded to take the Fat Bird 2 away. I was atop a neighboring tree and squawking loudly but, obviously, they couldn’t hear me.

Reann, Mike’s girlfriend, came back later that evening and I could hear her calling out for me, but she was in the wrong area and didn’t hear me squawking back.

I ended up staying in the palm tree overnight. I felt safe there because I was tucked in behind some branches and far enough up off the ground that no predators could get to me.

Being close to the Gulf of Mexico, I was worried about ospreys and eagles. They look at me as if I’m a delicacy. But I figured I could hold my own if needed, while hidden in the palms.

It was a long quiet night with only a few cars going by and no other noises around me. The next day, a couple of Mike’s really close friends, Darrell and Shareen Stollings, set up a search party and they came out. I was squawking very loudly this time and one of them heard me.

Mike’s friend, Kris Chandler from Pasco County, was with Michele Sutak when they spotted me. He went to his truck, got a ladder out, climbed the tree, and I went right to his hand.

that’s just what biker friends do, and you happen to have more than most. They have the biggest hearts and give all they can. But they take nothing in return and almost always get a bad rap. One day that will change and hopefully, we can blame it on you, Spyke.

Another good example is our brother from another mother; Everywhere Eddie. Like us, and even more sometimes, he’s out there making people smile, taking lots of pictures, and just being a great ambassador for BTR and the riding community.

On the first and second Tuesday in July, we will be joining him for his radio broadcasting event that he does from River’s Edge Bar and Grill. They have Taco Tuesday going on and the radio show runs from 7 to 10. Everyone will get to hear how you squawk on air and see it live on Facebook.

At that time, you avid readers can call in and ask Spyke any question you’ve got.

When Ron, Debbie, and the whole BTR crew got wind of the news, they were all over us like flies on poop. They wanted to make sure everything was taken care of, you were okay, and your talons could still peck I was a little scared at the time. Michele out a story. He’s even going to make the picked me up and I bit her slightly, not fourth Wednesday in July at Quaker Steak recognizing who she was. Then Scuba Steve & Lube bike night, Mike & Spyke night. That took me from her. I’ve ridden with him before will be the time for anybody who wants to and have known him for many years. I gave share a story, a laugh, donate, or just give him a hello squawk/pinch and tasted him. you a ride around the parking lot and earn a It was then I figured it out and knew all was Friends of Spike patch.” good. I was going home!

I cackle, ‘That will be really cool. I’ll They took me to Don & Lori’s place. probably be riding before you will! BTR has Another couple who I’ve known for years. been family for over 16 years and I’ve never Mike and I recently worked a benefit for 50 missed a beat, scratching out an article for legs, at Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven, who the avid readers every month. No thanks helped him receive a prosthesis after his to some distracted driver, I get to peck a Daytona incident. different kind of story. At least we’re still Reann drove Mike from the hospital to around and able to do it!’ their house. Lori brought me out to the car, Mike babbles, “Speaking of being around, and we were reunited. Boy was I happy!

I’ve got to get to the doctors, and you’ve got Funny thing though, the ladies seemed to finish your article. Later, Reann will take happier than me. I guess that just goes to you in the truck where you like to hang your show how great animal lovers are. Also, I’ll head out the window, like a dog. She will get always have more friends than you, Mike. my knees in the A/C, your beak in the wind, Sorry dude, but I’m prettier! and it’s four wheels rolling down the road.

Mike breaks in, “Well my little buddy, NOT being a distracted caged driver.”

Support Spyke & Mike, Wednesday July 31 @ QS&L

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Fuel Tank Rusty?

Craig Can Fix It!

The heart and soul of your bike is the fuel tank.

Originally, the tank was new and clean, but over the years that all has changed. If you are tired of cleaning carburetors or think you need a new tank because yours is too rusty or it leaks, I have the solution. We clean tanks and preserve the metal – even permanently stop leaks! The highgrade epoxy coating we use is second to none; we can even remove most Kreem and Red-Kote liners.

We have a fast turnaround time; it’s the easiest thing you’ll do all week. Call 813-407-2226 or CraigPaintsBikes.com

www.B Events Thursday, July 4 Happy Fourth of July!

Gibsonton, FL River’s Edge Bar & Grill 4th of July Celebration 2pm-6pm.

Come out and help us celebrate; live music, food and drink specials, and more. RiversEdgeBarAndGrill.com Homosassa, FL High Octane Saloon Bike Night (every Thu) 6pm-11pm.

Hosted by MC Trae Vance (Citrus 95.3). HighOctaneSaloon.com Inglis, FL (7/4-7/7) Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven July 4th Weekend Party. Live music, Fireworks (7/47/6), and more. 727-565-8743 Kissimmee, FL Old Town Bike Night 5pm-11pm (every Thu). Live music, & more. 407-396-4888 Lake Alfred, FL LA’s Midway Saloon Dinner and a Show. Come out every Thursday for dinner and a show. 863875-7966 Saturday, July 6 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Saturday 10pm on This TV Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMedia Sunday, July 7 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Sunday 11pm on Great 38 Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMedia Plant City, FL Twilight Zone Biker Sunday (every Sun) 12pm. Live music, Free hot dogs, drink specials, and more. 813-737-3112 Webster, FL Swap-O-Rama at Webster’s Flea Market. First Sunday of every month. Cycle and Auto Swap meet 6:30am–3pm $5 admission (under 12 Free) includes free drink.

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Sendare in your info@BornToRide.com, get there noticed, seenupand getold results.

There someevents great to events coming up, so get out andbemeet with friends!

BornToRide.com/events s, Rides & Destinations Tuesday, July 9 Born To Ride Radio every Tuesday from 7PM - 9PM. Live on Facebook.com/ BornToRideTVMagazine. Live call in 813-525-5560.

merchandise & parts sale.

Truckloads of Pre-owned Bikes. Used H-D motorcycles starting at $1,795, Top dollar given on trades, trade up now!

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Wednesday, July 10 Clearwater, FL Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night (every Wed).

Live music, great food, Born To Ride photo shoot, and fun.

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Saturday, July 20 Homosassa, FL Crystal H-D Back to School Bash and Ride 9am. Ride KSU 10:30am, cost $10 or school supplies for K-12. Benefiting the Citrus County Foster Parents Assoc. Free hot dogs, chips, drink, free beer, music, and games. Free activities for kids.

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Lake Alfred, FL LA’s Midway Saloon Karaoke. Come out every Wednesday for karaoke & more. 863-875-7966 Saturday, July 13 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Saturday 10pm on This TV Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMedia Homosassa, FL Crystal H-D Customer Appreciation Day 11am-4pm. Live music, free food & beer while they last and more. CrystalHarley.com Sunday, July 14 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Sunday 11pm on Great 38 Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMe Tuesday, July 16 Born To Ride Radio every Tuesday from 7PM - 9PM. Live on Facebook.com/ BornToRideTVMagazine. Live call in 813-525-5560.

Friday, July 19 Tampa, FL (7/19-7/21) Harley-Davidson of Tampa Motorcycle Tent Event. Free lunch, free drinks, live music, adult games, bike wash, bikini contest, discounted dealer

Inglis, FL Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven Christmas in July 4pm. Bring an unwrapped gift for the kids, Best Christmas Campsite Contest. Christmas dinner at 4pm. Live music, and more. 727-565-8743 Tampa, FL Harley-Davidson of Tampa BBB-Bikes Brews and BBQ. Miss Tampa HarleyDavidson Contest and more.

TampaHarley.com Sunday, July 21 New Port Richey, FL Suncoast Brotherhood Pasco Chapter 8th Annual Meet n’ Greet 12pm VFW Post 6180. Please bring Back to school supplies or backpacks for the foster kids.

Food, raffles and more. 727452-8529 Thursday, July 25 Apollo Beach, FL Salty Shamrock Bike Night (last Thu). MC Sharpy, live music, food specials,10-class bike show. 813-938-5282 Friday, July 26 Homosassa, FL Crystal H-D Dealer Ride 10am. Saddle up

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KSU 10:30am. CrystalHarley.com Saturday, July 27 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Saturday 10pm on This TV Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMedia Gibsonton, FL Great American Biker Bash at River’s Edge Bar & Grill 12 Noon. Live music, food & drink specials, BTR TV taping & magazine shoot, bike contest, and more.

RiversEdgeBarAndGrill.com Inglis, FL Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven Kraut’s Birthday Party. Come out & help celebrate Kraut’s birthday! 727565-8743 Wauchula, FL Charlotte’s Webb Endless Summer Party “Thanks for the 12 years!” Booze, brisket, bands, free camping & vending all weekend. Event to benefit Hooves, Claws & Paws Rescue.

863-735-8887 Sunday, July 28 Tampa Bay - Born To Ride TV every Sunday 11pm on Great 38 Tampa Bay, also on Youtube.com/ BornToRideMotorcycleMedia Wednesday, July 31 Clearwater, FL Quaker Steak & Lube and Born To Ride Super Wednesday Bike Night and Mike & Spyke Appreciation Benefit.

Live music, great food, BTR TV taping and magazine shoot, Tomahawk Emcee and more.

TheLube.com Friday, August 2 Inglis, FL (8/2-8/4) Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven Too Brooke for Sturgis Weekend

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Party. Live music, biker games, bike shows, vendors, and more 727-565-8743 Sunday, August 4 Webster, FL Swap-O-Rama at Webster’s Flea Market. First Sunday of every month. Cycle and Auto Swap meet 6:30am– 3pm $5 admission (under 12 Free) includes free drink. Enter to win prizes. Covered space 10x10 $12, Outdoor 30x15 space $21 plus tax. 352-793-9877 Sunday, August 11 Clearwater, FL Egypt Shriners Poker Run 10:30am Quaker Steak & Lube. First place is cash prize, 50/50 drawing, 4K Smart TV drawing, food and drink specials and more. Everyone is welcome! 727-224-0701 Saturday, August 24 Lakeland, FL 4th Annual Run for the Wreaths Poker Run 8am Johnny G’s. Registration 8-10am, last bike in 3pm. Largest pot in the State, $15 per bike. Door prizes, auctions, raffles, 50/50, food and drink specials, vendors and more. 863-858-3366 Saturday, August 31 Inglis, FL Screwie Louie’s Scooter Haven Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches State-wide Poker Run. Last stop Scooter Haven Country Club. 727-565-8743 September 6 - September 8 Cherokee, NC Cherokee Blue Ridge Run at Cherokee Fairgrounds. Concerts, Custom Bike Show, Stunt Shows, Artists, Vendors, Flat Track Racing, Factory Demo Rides, Tours, Free Maps, Food Trucks, and more. A family friendly good time, $15 daypass, $30 weekend pass, under 16 is free. BlueRidgeRun.com BORNTORIDE.COM BORNTORIDE.COM || BTR BTR 67 77

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