Born To Ride Georgia Issue #40 - May 2016

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May Issue 40

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Features Nations Fire The Movie-Starring Krista Grotte 4 Eric Albright-John Ford & John Wayne 8 Killer Creek HD Salute to Women Riders 20 Woman Power at it’s Finest 34

Columns Womens World Christian Motorcycle Association

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Departments Finz Finds-Warm Springs Pine Mountain Loop 6 Ride Safe, Ride Smart 23 Born To Ride Events 44 BACA Born To Ride Kids-Happy Mothers Day 48

Reports Ride For America 26 Meaning of Memorial Day 28 Win the Sena-Ultra Slim 10R Headset 30 The Original GPS Security System 38 Michelle Osborne 42 Biker Movie Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town 47

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On The Cover Woman Power Issue Nation’s Fire The Movie is Coming!

Starring Krista Grotte

AAA IFC All Balls Dirt Drag Team 41 Angel City 4,5 BTR Biker Babes 42 Biker Barn 19 BTR TV @ BornToRide.com 44 BTR Facebook 32 BTR Lifestyle 41 Copperhead Lodge 17 Cycle World of Athens 29 Direct TV 41 Find It Now GPS 38 Georgia Motor Trike 10 Georgia Riders 33 HD Falcons Fury 24 HD Killer Creek 21 HD HellBender 9 HD Southern Devil 9 Heat Up 41 Hour Glass Cycles IBC Indian Motorcycle Savannah 3 Insta Motorcycle Tow 39 Knight Hawk 37 LawBike.com 1 Love Jugs 10 Michelle Osborne 42 Mid State RV 13 Motorcycle Safety Day 35 ProRider 31 Ride For America 27 Ride For The Fallen 29 RockCity Cycles 32 Sales Reps Wanted 41 Sena 17 Stefanie Drake Burford 23,BC Wanted GI Joe 41 Xtreme Rider-Cool Ride 7

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The fire has been lit in Florida with a new action-thriller that is destined to be a hit amongst the biker family—Nation’s Fire has started to take shape.

Ron Galletti, producer/publisher of Born To Ride TV & magazine will be on the creative side, taking his new film venture by storm, with his role as producer of the upcoming film that will star (also be produced by) the very beautiful and talented Krista Grotte who starred in The Emerging Past, Lazarus: Apocalypse, (both available on DVD and streaming services) and the upcoming Check Point film. If Ms. Grotte looks very familiar to the Born To Ride magazine she should … she was a former on air host for the Born To Ride weekly television show.

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three films that Krista has starred in. However, this is the first time Mr. Galletti and Mr. Churchill will join creative forces, but their backgrounds suggest an action-packed film with some serious twists.

This new power trio has big plans with their first project together–Nation’s Fire. They have been scouting all over Florida, looking for special locations to film. When asked on his vision for this new exciting biker thriller, Mr. Churchill replied, “Easy Rider is the Holy Grail of biker films … I would love to make a film as great and beloved as that … we plan to come real close.”

They have been tight-lipped on the story and who will be involved, but if Mr. Churchill’s most recent film Check Point is any indication, stand by for some action.

The trio plan on shooting a slate of films in and around the Florida area with other joint projects to be named later. When asked

about Hollywood coming to Florida, Mr. Galletti replied, “We here at Born To Ride are very excited to have Hollywood come to Florida and maybe make Florida ‘the place’ to shoot films.”

Born To Ride will be along to document the making of Nation’s Fire and will be first to bring you exclusive up to date information on the making of this exciting film. Kind of like the Nation’s Fire journal.

Stay abreast and updated on casting, locations shooting, and on the new power trio of Galletti, Grotte and Churchill (GGC).

Go and like the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for the film, as well as Nation’s Fire.com for further information on this action-thriller. To learn more about the members of this dream team please visit their individual websites at Kristagrotte.com, churchhillproductions.com and borntoride. com.

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Warm Springs Pine Mountain Loop Ride Warm Springs is beautiful in any season - but especially this time of year! History abounds here with quaint specialty shops housed in 100 year old buildings! And we’re just minutes from your favorite pasttime - fishing, golfing, hiking, nature trails and more. Take a break... Discover Warm Springs!

Georgia’s largest and most famous warm spring delivers 914 gallons of 88f per minute to cabinbasin beneath the buildings at the base of the hill in front of you. The springs have been used for recreation and healing for centuries. Franklin D. Roosevelt came her in 1924, in hopes to recover from the effect of polio. He came to believe in the theraputic benefits of the springs and bought a declining Victorian resort that had grown around the springs. For the next 21 years, he invested much time and Warm Springs Foundation was founded the pools area was transformed into a money in making Warm Springs a major hydrotheraputic treatment center designed polio treatment center. After the Georgia

1. Starting at Xtreme Rider 2. (60 Main St) 3. Head northwest on Main St (269 ft) 4. Turn left onto Spring St (0.4 mi) 5. Continue onto US-27 ALT N (0.3 mi) 6. Turn left onto GA-194 W (5.4 mi) 7. Turn right onto GA-18 E (157 ft) 8. Slight left onto Winter Rd (0.3 mi) 9. Slight left onto Hardy Rd (2.6 mi) 10. Continue onto Milton Dunn Rd (0.7 mi) 11. Continue onto Harry Hardy Rd (0.8 mi) 12. Turn left onto Stovall Rd (7.6 mi) 13. Turn left onto Lower Big Springs Rd (0.1 mi) 14. Slight right onto Upper Big Springs Rd (2.1 mi) 15. Turn left to stay on Upper Big Springs Rd (3.1 mi) BTR 6 | BORNTORIDE.COM

by architect Henry Toombs. A public pool was built between the treatment pools and Alternate US 27. These treatment pools were supplanted in 1942 by an indoor pool built on the main foundation Campus due to the difficulty of moving patients to these pools. The treatment pools were then used occassionally for treatment and for recreation but were finally closed in the 1960’s. The Department of Natural Resources stabilized and renovated the springs and pools complex for the visitation during 1994-95 for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of F.D.R.’s death.

16. Turn left onto S Davis Rd/State 20. Turn left onto US-27 ALT N (3.5 mi) Spur 14 (1.7 mi) 21. Turn right onto Spring St 17. Turn left onto Hamilton Rd/N US (174 ft) Hwy 27 S (19.1 mi) 22. Turn right onto Main St Total Distance 59.6 mi 18. Turn left onto D St (49 ft) (325 ft) Total Time 1 hr 20 min 19. Sharp left onto GA-190 E (11.8 mi) 23. End at Xtreme Rider More info on maps and rides for Finz Finds http://www.finzfinds.com

Last month I took you along on the beginning of my road trip through northern Arizona with my best friend Rob. We camped and rode horses in Monument Valley and cruised through the Utah desert to Mexican Hat, riding dirt roads surrounded by stunning red cliffs. Several times while sharing the journey with you last month I mentioned Forrest Gump, but it really was just a tease for this month’s edition of my ride for Lakota’s Memorial Ride for Pets and Wildlife.

One thing on my bucket list that I intended to check off on this trip was riding Historic Route 163 in southern Utah just up the road from Monument Valley and on the way to our next destination, Utah’s Valley of the Gods. One location that is the iconic shot of this road for all travelers is a pullover looking BTR 8 | BORNTORIDE.COM

south back towards Monument Valley.

Tourists, photographers, and travelers of all sort always want to stop and take a shot showing their version of this iconic stretch of road. And apparently international travelers are no exception. When we pulled off the road to take some shots of our own, a gentleman with a camera similar to mine walked over to me and started to chat a bit about who he was and what he was doing there. He said he was an Englishman traveling through the American southwest working on an article for a European travel magazine and wanted to know if he could take some shots of me alongside my Road King with the iconic desert scenery stretching out behind me. My favorite part of his request was why he wanted to take my picture. He said, and I quote, “You look very

Americana to me.” Well, if I’m representing the good ol’ USA how could I refuse. So he took some shots of me in various poses on and around my bike then we exchanged contact information and said our good-byes.

That wasn’t even on my bucket list, but I think I’ll check it off anyway.

I’m sure that most of you have seen Robert Zemeckis award winning film, Forrest Gump. If you haven’t, please remove yourself from under that rock and watch it … and hey, it was filmed right here in Georgia.

Anyway, for those who have seen it you may remember the scene where Forrest just stops running while being followed by a large group of fellow runners. That scene was shot along this stretch of Route 163. Before I went on this road trip, I had planned on trying to duplicate this scene

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from the movie using Rob to fill in as Tom Hanks’ character. Rob is a bit of hippy and it had been a while since his hair had been near any kind of clippers. Those who have seen the movie know that Forrest also had shunned the barber while running across the country. So I found a jacket that was similar to Gump’s and I used an orange Harley hat to replace the red Bubba Gump Fish Co. hat worn by Tom Hanks. I had pulled up a still shot of the movie scene and saved it on my smartphone, so once I framed up the shot I had Rob give me his best Forrest Gump impersonation. I think you’ll agree that other than the absence of the other runners we nailed our interpretation of the scene. I do know it was a very popular post on our personal Facebook pages ... insert smiley face here.

Our next destination and campsite was Valley of the Gods in southern Utah. This was a last minute add-on to the trip and I will say that was a mistake. Not because of something bad about the location, no far from that. It’s more about how spectacular this place is, and we only had scheduled one night of camping in this showcase of the American southwest. Located on BLM land, a 17-mile long dirt and gravel road winds through this beautiful secluded valley. Sandy and bumpy, with steep sections, when it’s dry it provides a great ride through an area that is usually deserted. It is a great place to get away from civilization, to get away from the bothers of modern life. But unless you’re in a four-wheel drive or an ATV I wouldn’t attempt it during any kind of wet weather and even that would be a challenge.

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After doing a partial ride through the valley we found a spot to set up camp and then we each went our own separate way exploring the valley, Rob on his mountain bicycle and me on the Road King. I wish it was possible to express on these pages the feeling I had slowly riding along trying to take in the sheer majesty of the red rock cliffs and buttes. To see all around me the contrast in the red desert sands against the green and gold flora and the Cottonwood trees that sprung up along the seasonal Lime Creek. To me, riding my Road King through land like this has to be the best way to experience such beauty. Out in the open, breathing in every smell the desert can bring forth, the sun bright on the landscape but the breeze from the ride keeping me refreshed, feeling alive.

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I’ve always imagined a motorcycle as a modern day version of riding a horse and riding through this majestic landscape only solidifies that imagination. After an afternoon spent exploring the valley Rob and I met back at the campsite to watch a beautiful sunset followed by a starry night enhanced by a full showing of the Milky Way across the sky. This is why I travel!

The next morning after a camp side breakfast we packed up and headed for the next destination. We traveled back into Arizona and headed towards the north rim of the Grand Canyon. But there was another stop on the way. We knew of a campsite below a place called Vermillion Cliffs with much to be experienced nearby.

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where the Grand Canyon officially begins and the Colorado River first starts to show its force as it enters the canyon. On the way we cross over the twin Navajo Bridges that span across a narrow canyon as the Colorado River flows hundreds of feet below.

We sat on the edge of a 1000’ ledge as this mighty river courses through Horseshoe Bend. Here, as the Colorado River cut down through the layers of sandstone, it created a 270° horseshoe-shaped bend in the canyon. We walked through Navajo dwellings hundreds of years old and walked with wild horses below Vermillion Cliffs. We experienced a fiery red sunset sky reflecting in the calm waters of the Colorado River before it becomes the roaring river of lore as it enters the Grand Canyon.

We chose the north rim of the Grand Canyon for our next camping location because it is the least visited yet most spectacular portion to experience. The southern rim is much closer than the northern to several major metropolitan areas, thus more people visit that side of the canyon. And anyone who knows me knows I will always go where the fewest people are. Don’t get me wrong though, I do like persons, it’s people I don’t much care for. Anyway, I don’t really think anyone can express in words the feelings one gets while sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking this almost unbelievable place. As much as I love photography, not even pictures can come close to giving the Grand Canyon its due. The canyon stretches nearly as far as

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can be seen. The horizon at the top of the canyon is straight as an arrow with a few mountains here and there. Looking into the canyon you are looking back in time; the Colorado River cutting its way through this mesa country on its way to the gulf revealing all of the different colors in the cliffs representing different eras of our planet.

As the afternoon sun makes it way towards the horizon, the changing light enhances the colors in the cliffs that literally surround you. As the sunset gave way to night, I sat on the edge of a cliff, my feet dangling below me looking across this vast canyon landscape and I had the feeling that at this very moment I was the luckiest person in the world.

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it was time to work our way back towards Atlanta. But I had two more places to visit that would help make this a road trip of a lifetime, as if it wasn’t already. Every biker longs to ride along Historic Route 66—the road that made traveling the highways and byways of this country a national pastime.

And traveling along Route 66 one can find many old school attractions and quaint small little towns. One place that every road tripper on Route 66 should stop is called the Cadillac Ranch. Back in 1974 two architects and an artist halfway buried 10 Cadillacs representing different eras of this classic American car. Over the year’s graffiti artists have added their own personal touches and it has become a road trip landmark.

Now before I leave you, I want to share

the final check off of my bucket list. When I was a teenager the Eagles were one of my favorite groups. One song of theirs in particular always has me singing along and remembering those teenage summers of road trips and cruising down county roads.

Take It Easy is that song and I’m betting most of you have the same reaction. Well, Route 66 cruises through a small Arizona town called Winslow. Are you beginning to see where I’m going? Yes, there’s a line in that song that we all know by heart, “Well, I was standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona, such a fine sight to see. It’s a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford slowing down to take a look at me.” Yep … check one more thing off the list.

Photos by Rob Horne and Eric Albright

Special Thanks to Eric Albright for supplying this amazing travel feature.

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Congratulations to the American Legion Riders Loganville #233 for supporting the legacy scholarship fund.

MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY NEVER FORGET OUR VETERANS WHO SERVE

I have approached this subject several times over the years, Memorial Day is not the official start of summer, nor should it be the reason for a 3-day long weekend of parties, barbecues, or car sales.

Memorial Day has had several names over the 150 years of its existence; however, the reason for Memorial Day stays the same. The day is for honoring and showing respect for those who have been killed while serving in the military, beginning with the Civil War through current military engagements.

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diminished as a national holiday and has became the unofficial start of summer and big box store specials.

Why has it gotten to that point?

Simply stated, people don’t seem to care as much as they have in the past. With only 10% of the American population having served in the military, the other 90% seems to have forgotten what the actual cost of freedom is, those who have given their lives.

Cemeteries will have small American Flags placed on the final resting places of our warriors and American Flags should be flown at half staff from dawn until noon

at which time they will be brought back to full staff (or to the top of the pole).

To properly bring the Flag to the half staff position the flag should be raised to the upper most position on the staff and then lowered to the half way position.

Now you should have some idea as to what Memorial Day represents and what respect and dignity the day should be shown.

Please say a special prayer for those who we have lost over the years. God Bless America and those who serve in uniform. It’s not about the war; it’s about those who serve to protect us.

Terry Longpre

Remember and Honor our Veterans and Never Forget the meaning of Memorial Day.

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WE CARE ON MEMORIAL DAY AND EVERYDAY Philip Paul Clark RIP, GOD BLESS

As many of our readers know, Susan has been with us for many, many years. She is the one who gets our cover stories written, has been instrumental in writing many stories for our Women’s World column, and takes pleasure in attending many biker events where Born To Ride is set up at.

What some of you may not know is that Susan has gone through some pretty immense and trying times. But thankfully, her positive spirit and cheerful attitude has turned her once upside-down world up to huge and remarkable horizons where the sun shines upon Susan. We wanted to take some time and share with our readers how she’s doing and what she’s up to these days!

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BTR: September 2, 2015, was a very difficult day for you and all of us here at Born To Ride.

Susan: Oh, yes … that day will be forever etched in my memory. A drunk driver took the life of my husband, best friend, soul mate, and business partner, Johnny Martin. I’m doing much better these days thanks to my wonderful friends and family.

Unfortunately, the guy who killed Johnny is still free and hasn’t been charged with anything yet. The Florida Highway Patrol says this can take up to a year. So, to say the least, I haven’t really had any closure with this disgusting nightmare.

BTR: You have decided to do something that

you and Johnny talked about doing for many years!

Susan: Yes! We were doing our biker vending business, Krazy Biker Katz, on weekends. Both of us worked full-time jobs and fit the shows in when we could. But it wasn’t the same after Johnny died. There was something missing in my life that lacked substance and appeal. I didn’t enjoy my current work life. So, I took the BIG step; On January 4, I decided to quit working for someone else and work for myself. So far, it’s been great!

I’ve been going to shows here in Florida and have events already booked in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and New York during the

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summer months. I’m still working on booking other shows as we speak. I prefer the smaller venue shows versus the larger biker events; the smaller ones are more personal and enjoyable. Plus, the vendor fees are where you don’t have to take a second mortgage out on your house! Dang, some of those large events have vendor fees that are insane!

BTR: What does Krazy Biker Katz sell?

Susan: Leather and denim vests, jewelry, leather belts, leather purses, etc. I’m constantly updating my inventory to make it fresh and new. I never want to have the same things all the time. I love to find new items for my customers!

BTR: You were working on your new book, “Women and Motorcycling – Past, Present, and Future.”

How’s that going?

Susan: When Johnny died, everything came to one, huge screeching halt. He was doing all of the research for my book. At one point, I just wanted to trash everything and crawl into the nearest hole I could find and bury my sorrow and intense pain. But, I couldn’t find a hole deep enough for my 5’10” frame! (laughing!) After a few weeks, I decided to take a different path.

BTR: And what was that path?

Susan: Johnny was an immensely talented man. Very gifted in many areas especially music and writing. He was working on two books when he passed. So, I’ve decided to continue on with his work and finish these two books! My book can wait. I want to finish his work and share it with the world.

BTR: What are these books about?

Susan: They are both fiction, biker related, with fast-paced and intense plots. I’m honored to be able to complete these books for Johnny. Born To Ride will be getting the first copies once they come off the press!

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BTR: So, you’ll be heading up north with Krazy Biker Katz during the summer months.

What do you have planned?

Susan: In addition to attending various biker events, I will be blogging on our Born To Ride Women’s World website. I will let everyone know what’s going on in the locations I’ll be travelling to. I will also be updating our Women’s World Facebook page as well. I hope to meet some intriguing women riders while I’m out and about and write about them. I’m very excited about this new chapter in my life!

BTR: You also had another devastating blow

recently.

Susan: (Big sigh … ) Yes … when it rains it pours. My beloved father passed away a few months after Johnny. I received a call from my mom asking if I could come up to New York and spend time with the family and dad. I made arrangements for my dog and cats and got the next flight out up to the cold and snow of New York. I was thankful to spend time with dad. We shed some tears together and told each other how much we love one another. He passed five days later.

There was a part of me that wasn’t ready

to deal with yet another death in my family.

But, I came to the realization that no one has that “free pass” card where you aren’t going to die. We all have to go someday.

I’m just making sure that the days I live are productive and positive ones.

BTR: Have you been getting many miles on Nunya? (Note: Nunya is Susan’s cherished Kawasaki Vacquero Bagger 1700cc motorcycle) Susan: (Laughing) Oh my! I just bought a new home, moved, now doing renovations in my home, and going on the road with Krazy Biker Katz. Nunya is sitting patiently in her garage waiting for me. I did take her out for a few hours the other day. I just stopped working on my house and said, “It’s time to go for a ride!” It was nice just to get the wind in my hair again and the sun on my face. Such an impressive symphony of the senses when I’m out on the bike! I love it!

BTR: Do you have a Facebook page for Krazy Biker Katz?

Susan: Absolutely! I try to tell as many people as I can to “like” and “share” my page! I will keep everyone up to date on where Krazy Biker Katz will be on the road.

BTR: How about a website?

Susan: I’m updating the website as we speak (in between spackling and painting walls!) my website is: KrazyBikerKatz.com BTR: It’s always good to see you and spend time with you, Susan! Your Born To Ride family loves you and appreciates all you do for the magazine!

Who: Susan Hurst What: Born To Ride Women’s World Krazy Biker Katz Web: KrazyBikerKatz.com

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May is a significant month for women riders. So this month I am going to devote my story to the International Female Ride Day© (IFRD). It is a campaign for women motorcyclists with the purpose of ... HIGHLIGHTING & PROFILING the female motorcycle and scooter rider.

Their Facebook story states: Its mission is that of building and underlining broad-spectrum (and public) awareness of female motorcyclists of every culture around the world, while simultaneously encouraging other women to take up the activity; demonstrating the ease of the activity.

The history of the event, as reported from their website, is 10 years in the making. The International Female Ride Day is a MOTORESS initiative—“connecting women with motorcycling” and known as the place for the woman motorcycle enthusiast. The concept was a much earlier idea, yet finally and enthusiastically became reality with its introduction in Canada in 2007. This is where MOTORESS International main offices are located. It was promoted initially as a national event with the goal of becoming an international campaign. During the first year run in 2007, women motorcycle riders in Canada, United States, and European locations joined in! The event was immediately embraced by thousands of BTR 40 | BORNTORIDE.COM

women motorcycle riders, making its introduction international!

“The day was born with the purpose to underline the fact that many women ride and enjoy motorcycling. By implementing a day where female motorcyclists simply got on their motorcycles and rode would truly underline this fact,” states Vicki Gray, founder and director of MOTORESS International. Additionally, International Female Ride Day promotes women in motorcycling and encourages other women to take up the activity. The numbers of women motorcycle riders have steadily increased over the years and certainly more so in recent decades (women’s social values have changed—advanced). International Female Ride Day provides a platform for women riders to bond, grow, and continue enjoying motorcycling!

In its conceptual design it was the goal to firstly introduce a campaign, additionally a synchronized day where women globally would simply JUST RIDE. Event coordinators thought of similar successful campaigns such as Live Aid, the famed coordinated music concerts to benefit HIV/Aids; the American Motorcycle Safety Council Ride to Work Day campaign, and traditional events such as Mother’s Day were useful role models for the International Female Ride Day concept.

“When you introduce a unique new concept or campaign, you really don’t know how or even if it will be received. The success was overwhelming and not just within Canada! Women riders in the United States jumped at the idea and provided unexpected participation as they too rode on Female Ride Day,” expresses Vicki.

In 2008, aside from seeing the number in North America expand, the campaign observed women riders in Australia, England, Greece, and Netherlands. There were even a few women at locations in Russia who promoted the day and participated. Within one year, International Female Ride Day has been embraced by women riders themselves. It’s a campaign that is here to stay, and each year the campaign continues to expand and grow.

International Female Ride Day© shines a spotlight on women motorcyclists while asking each woman rider to be a role model for motorcycling on this one global day. This is achieved by the single unified IFRD action of JUST RIDE©.

It’s a day for and of women motorcycle, scooter, and trike riders everywhere. A day emphasizing the many numbers of female’s who ride motorcycles; supporting their diversities, agelessness, limitless abilities, and the enjoyment women embrace in the activity of motorcycling.

The principals of the event are a shining example of the EQ Lifestyle.

Don’t just live ... Live your life with a passion!

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Child Protect Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization who serves three counties around Montgomery; their mission is to interview, counsel and be an advocate for children when there are allegations of abuse. For more information call 205-389-1707 May 7 Auburn, GA 2nd Annual Ride for Heroes 9:30AM City of Auburn. After the ride, participants will get free barbecue samples from the Smok’n Heroes Backyard BBQ competition and enjoy live music from the Big Don Band; $20 per bike (passengers free). For more info call 678-227-0580 May 7 Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D Demo Day 12:30PM. For more information call 770777-1000 May 7 Durham, NC 3rd Annual Aidan’s Ride 10:30AM at Rommel Harley-Davidson.

For more information 919-596-9511 May 7 Sanford, NC - Silver City, NC ALS Charity Motorcycle Ride 9:30AM at 3128 S. Horner Blvd. in Sanford; ride ends in Silver City. For more call 919-353-0947 May 7 Greenville, SC 10th Annual MMA Poker Run at Greenville Harley-Davidson. For more information 864-234-1340 May 7 Spartanburg, SC Run for the Son CMA 10AM - 5PM at Peach Blossom Restaurant. For more information about 864-494-0402.

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Cost is a box of diapers ($25.00 value) per bike or combination of the following Baby shampoo, lotion, wipes and pacifiers. For information about the event call 770-652-4733 May 14

Jesup, GA 4th Annual Hospice of South Georgia Raffle Run 8AM 2PM at Hospice of South Georgia 912-588-0080

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May 21 Eustis, FL BACA Annual 100-mile Ride 9:30AM Chelle’s Softail Saloon.

May 14 Murfreesboro, TN Middle Tennessee It’s that time of year again for the Annual BACA 100-Mile Ride Ride for Kids 9AM at Barfield Crescent Park. For more information to provide awareness to our communities! This event is free and 800-253-6530 open to the public, so invite ALL of your friends/neighbors, (anyone that May 15 wants to help end child abuse) to Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D join us on our pilgrimage to Chelle’s Cruise ‘n Blues Party 12PM. Live Softail Saloon. We will be meeting music, vendors, food, drinks, up at: Dicks Wings 9:30AM - KSU give-aways, and more. For more 10AM Free Food & Live Music. For information call 770-777-1000 more info bacaworld.org May 18 May 21 Surfside Beach, SC Crude’s 6th Annual Meet & Great Ride (Wounded Homosassa, FL 2nd Annual Bike Warrior Project) 9AM - 11PM at 415 Run for Tourette’s and Autism 9:30 AM Crystal H-D. KSU at 11; lots of Hwy 17. For more information call raffles, food, band and prizes, ends 216-280-4755 at Venom in New Port Richey FL. For more info call 401-473-7334 May 19 - May 21 Eufaula, AL GWRRA Alabama May 21 District Convention “Christmas in St. Augustine, FL Riding into Dixie - Goldwing Style” for more information visit alabama-gwrra.org Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance Charity Ride 10AM Adamec H-D. All of the proceeds from Riding into May 19 - May 21 Huntsville, AL Alabama State HOG History will benefit the Ponte Vedra, Rally. There will be music, vendors, FL based charity, K9s for Warriors, activities, multiple choices in lodging, www.k9sforwarriors.org. With all the help and support from our sponsors, restaurants and more! For more details on a list of scheduled events, exhibitors, volunteers, and spectators, lodging information, common FAQ’s we were able to make a $40K donation to K9s For Warriors. To and more, please visit the website date, Riding into History has raised alstatehogrally.com over $400,000 for charity. For more info call 904-677-9452 May 19 - May 22 Lafayette, AL Renegade Ranch Bike Rally. Must be 18 yrs old, $30 May 21 per person weekend pass, $20 per Athens, GA Ride 4 the Fallen 10AM person daily pass, $20 weekend for Cycle World of Athens. For more information 706-548-3300 veterans. For more information call 205-473-1361 May 21 Conyers, GA Customer Appreciation May 19 - May 22 Event Falcons Fury H-D every 3rd Tellico Plains, TN Tellico Biker Spring Rally. This will be the largest Sat. Free food and drinks 12PM & loudest TBR ever! More contests, 4PM. For more call 770-979-7999 more vendors, more trophies, more May 21 music. Benefiting Combat Casualty Conyers, GA First Responders Relief Fund. For more information 423-337-8390 or tellicobikerally.com Appreciation Event 12PM Falcons Fury H-D. It is our privilege to host a special event for all Law enforcement, May 20 - May 22 Firefighters, and EMS personnel Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D-U whose service and sacrifice keep our Basic Rider Course. For more community secure. Registration is information call 770-777-1000 required the day of event. For more info call 770-979-7999 May 20 - May 22 Kingston, GA Knight Hawk Rally & May 21 Dirt Drags. Drag races, biker games Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D & contests, live music, vendors, food, beverages, burn out pit, swap Cruise Rummage Sale 11AM. Free meet, mobile dyno unit, primitive and to sell; see website for details and

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to register. For more information call 770-777-1000

May 22 Surfside Beach, SC Crude’s 6th Annual Meet & Great Ride (Wounded Warrior Project) 9AM - 11PM at 415 Hwy 17. For more information call 216-280-4755

May 26 - May 29 Jack, AL Alabama Southern Thunder Wild Spring Rally. This is an all adult rally must be 21+ to enter ID’s will be checked at the gate. There will be Karaoke on Thu. Night Live Band Fri.- Sat Night Bike games, adult games, field games and much more!!

There will be vendors and food, hot showers, ice on site. RV and tent camping No Hook-Up’s. $30 for all weekend $20 for Military & Vets.

No ATV’s Golf carts only for medical reasons. This is a BYOB event. For more information call 334-504-3473 May 30 Memorial Day

May 30 Loganville, GA 18th Ride for America 7AM at American Legion Post 233.

For more information 770-978-1739 or visit rideforamerica.org

May 30 Loganville, GA 7th Annual Fun Ride & Poker Run for the Children’s Miracle Network starts at 10AM at Bike Town Harley-Davidson. Route maps and rules will be available at that time. Ride will begin at Noon which includes 3 card stops along a scenic route approximately 90 miles. Route ends at the American Legion Riders Post 290, Columbiana, OH where there will be food, refreshments, live band (Bar Stool Mountain) and a Chinese Auction. All proceeds benefit the Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley. Cost: $10/bike; $5/passenger. In case of rain, arrive at the American Legion Riders Post 290 at 4PM for the festivities. Additional information can be found via www.hdbiketown.com June 2- June 5 Helen, GA Annual Southeast Victory Rally Bavarian town of Helen.

For more 229-506-0641 or visit victoryrally.com

June 4 Sanford, FL 5th Annual JOSH Shake the Lake Motorcycle Rodeo and Concert 12PM The Barn. Proceeds will benefit Just Our Soldiers’ Helpers (J.O.S.H.) a non-profit organization

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Donations of auction items will be greatly appreciated! For more information visit justoursoldiershelpers.org

June 4 Buford, GA Silent Partners for Kids 9th Annual Ride to Hillside Children’s Hospital 8AM American Legion Post 127. Full police escort; after party 3PM. Live music, raffles, bike show, food, bikini bike wash and more. For more information call 676-6179340 June 4 Cumming, GA Forsyth County Sheriff’s Motorcycle safety Day 10AM - 2PM Cumming Fairgrounds. Bring your bike for a free inspection, earn your class M license from DDS, challenge a cop on a law enforcement cone course. For more information motorcyclesafetyday@forsythco. com June 4 Evans, GA Annual Deputy JD Paugh Memorial Ride & Concert 10AM at Antebellum Pavilion. For more info jdpaughmemorial.org

June 4 Jasper, GA Georgia Riders 5th Annual Fundraiser 12PM Lee Newton Park. Ride leaves at 1PM ($20 per bike, $5 per plate) then it’s time for great food, beverages, and live music. For more info 770-8938786

June 4 Elon, NC 10th Annual Tricky Ricky Ride & Music Festival 10AM 3 Stooges Cycles.

Benefits Sam’s Wish Fund & Kids Path of Hospice- providing wishes to NC children in Kids Path of Hospice Care.

Ride admission includes a raffle ticket, lunch and admission to the music festival at 4PM; coolers, tents, & lawn chairs welcome at the music festival; seven great Bands, live auctions, raffles, 50/50, event shirts, and performances by our special kids path kids. Call 336-584-8833 or visit trickyrickyride.com June 5 Cumming, GA Atlanta Ride for Kids 8AM at Cumming Fairgrounds. For more info 800-253-6530 or curethekids.org

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June 9- June 12 Cleveland, GA Hooters on Scooters Motorcycle Rally at Mountain Creek Grove. For more information call 706-865-6930

June 11 Athens, GA Cycle World of Athens Open House Party 10AM. Celebrating 41 years; tattoo contest, Miss CWA model search, music by SMAC, Stunt shows (11AM/2PM), $5 BBQ, $2 beers and more. For more information call 706-548-3300

June 11 Swansboro, NC Fisher House Poker Run 3PM - 8PM Sidewinders Speakeasy. All proceeds go to the Camp Lejeune Fisher House. For more info call 910-325-7535

June 17 - June 19 Midway, GA Soldiers United MC 6th Anniversary & Bike rally at Barrett’s Lake. Food, music, vendors, charity ride and more. For more info call 912-270-1662

Worldwide Steel Cowgirl Day 7AM - 11:59PM. A day to celebrate the sisterhood of women riders and remember those we have lost.

Women worldwide, get out and ride, dine, cocktail, laugh, hug, chat or anything else that you want to do, this is your day! Post photos of your day to our Facebook page, Steel Cowgirl Apparel, to get featured in the video!

July 14 - July 17 Commerce, GA Georgia State SCRC Rally. Come join us for some great riding, great friends & family, and a great time, all while benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rides, Runs, Music, Raffles, and a whole lot more fun stuff All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information visit scrcga.com

5pm. For more information call 912-383-0277

September 15 - September 18 Cleveland, GA Hooters on Scooters at Mountain Creek Grove.

Fall Hooters On scooters is an annual event held at the beautiful Clothing Optional / Lifestyle Resort. Meet & Greet, Rides, Games, Music, Parties and Lots More. For more information about event call 706-865-6930 September 17 Athens, GA Adventure Bags 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride 10AM. Round-trip scenic bike ride returning to Cycle World of Athens to enjoy lunch and entertainment.

For more info call 678-425-0316 September 22 - September 24 Hiawassee, GA Georgia State HOG Rally. Music, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices in Lodging, Restaurants and more!

For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities, Registration details, Directions, Lodging Information, Common FAQ’s and more, please visit the website gastatehogrally.com

July 16 Chattanooga, TN NoogaStrong Memorial Ride 9:30AM Sportsman’s Warehouse. Let’s come together to remember the 5 brave American Hero’s & to June 20 honor the sacrifice that they made Ride Your Motorcycle to Work to ensure the safety of all of us, Day not only here in Chattanooga, but across America. For more info visit October 7 - October 9 June 20 NoogaStrongRide.com Milledgeville, GA Milledgeville Easley, SC Honoring Their Service Thunder Rally. No one under 21 Motorcycle Event 11:30AM Several July 29 - July 30 admitted. No ATVs allowed, golf hundred motorcycles escort 30Cave Spring, GA Cave Spring carts and side by sides welcome, 40 local Marines and Wounded Motorcycle Rally. Poker run, bike Live music, Miss Thunder Rally Warriors from Easley, SC to show, beer, food, music, vendors, Bikini Contest, BYOB, Convenience Salem, SC where they spend raffles, and primitive camping stores nearby, No glass bottles, several days of fun activities and available. For more information visit Onsite camping, RVs welcome, general R&R with local families. cavespringmotorcyclerally.com No Hookups, Hot showers, Shavin’ Crème Rasslin’, Poker run, Parade, June 25 September 9 - September 10 Bike Games, Mini Bike Races, Warm Springs, GA The Cool Douglas, GA South Georgia BBQ Bike Show, Burn Out Pit, Best Ride 10AM Xtreme Rider. Hosted & Outdoor Festival - Poker Run Campsite contest, Swimmin’ Hole, ride from Warm Springs to cool & Motorcycle Show at Central Vendor Area and more. Event is mountain air of Georgia. Rider pick Square Complex. Event will include Rain or Shine. For vendor info and up and lunch stop at Knucklehead a motorcycle show and poker run, more contact 478-804-2999 Cafe in Rockmart, GA. Ride ends car show, GBA sanctioned BBQ at Copperhead Lodge in Blairsville, competition, popular bands on October 8 GA. Welcome reception with free Friday night, arts & crafts, outdoor National Motorcycle Ride Day food, beverages, gift bag, and vendors and more. The South more. For more information call Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival November 5 706-835-7433 is open to the public Friday, Burford, GA 17th Annual Burford September 9th, 1pm-10:30pm and Ace Classic Cruise-in and June 25 Saturday, September 10th, 9amMotorcycle Show 10AM ACE

Biker Movie Review

the money, it’s because he’s just plain mean. The zombies are released when a curious little boy opens a door in the apparently abandoned mine, thus releasing the un-dead, and of course this act is his un-doing. In the mean time, the girls are in town, and decide to split up and go look for some meat. One of them is run over by the mortician, and is turned into a zombie, while the others find their way into various sexual situations with the local guys. This is where we first meet Billy Bob who plays the ex of one of the chopper chicks. They meet in a church where the dwarf is attempting to shoot her, and retreat to his trailer for some fun.

Another mistake for the midget, and more punishment later, the zombies are still marching on, and they are getting hungry!

On the way to town the zombies encounter a group of blind orphans, who are stranded just on the outskirts after their bus breaks down. Luckily for the kids their bus-driver always keeps an Uzi on the bus (for sentimental reasons) and while the driver seeks help the kids (shooting blindly) manage to hold off the zombies until the chopper chicks arrive to rescue them in a hearse. Even though the girls are doing some good deeds, the locals don’t seem to like them too much and repeatedly attempt to run them out of town. That is until the town is overrun by blood thirsty zombies! But wait – the town folk refuse to help the girls fight the zombies because “they are all family.’’ Hordes of zombies begin eating their relatives as the girls fight them off. The dwarf decides to turn against the mortician, and tells the girls that the only way to kill the zombies is to “cut their heads off.” The chopper chicks use baseball bats, chainsaws, and other devices to do away with many of them, but just when they think they have won, dozens more arrive. The girls devise a plan to lure all the remaining zombies into the church using raw meat as bait. They load the meat truck with dynamite, and crash it into the church.

The timer on the dynamite goes off and the church goes up in Out of all the ‘biker exploitation’ movies I have reviewed, this one flames burning up most of the remaining zombies. may be the funniest! The 1991 film features Billy Bob Thornton, MTV In the final scenes the Cycle Sluts are rewarded with a sack full VeeJay Martha Quinn, and a few other B movie celebs. This movie of cash and induct the dwarf and several of the blind orphans as has it all – hot chicks, lesbians, motorcycles, midgets and a troop honorary members of their gang. They then ride out of town with of blind orphans - who wouldn’t love it? First off I must tell you some of the men folk (their new ‘bitches’) on the back of their bikes the Chopper Chicks don’t actually ride “Choppers” but they do ride Sportsters, all equipped with engine guards and various custom paint and toss wads of money into the wind as they roll down the road to a jobs. The girls in the film are members of an all female motorcycle new destination and adventure.

This review could not possibly expose you to all the hilarious gang called the “Cycle Sluts” which in itself is funny. They do have the usual trappings of women traveling in groups, such as being on action that this film provides. It is sometimes so ridiculous that you would find yourself rolled up in a knot from uncontrollable laughter. the rag, and searching for meat.

It takes shots at old films, TV and life in general, but it never leaves Anyway, the film begins when the Cycle Sluts cruise into the you bored. I admit that I have a sick sense of humor, but for some small town of Zariah looking for a good time. In Zariah, an evil scientist turned mortician has been killing local townspeople with the unknown reason, I actually liked this film! (I usually don’t) Try this one help of dwarf that he continually abuses. After turning the folks into out. It’s available on DVD from Troma Films, www.troma.com or at your local ‘strange DVD dealership.’ I have to give this one 4 out of 4 zombies, he uses them as labor at an abandoned mine. The mine stars just because it’s super-funny. … Till next month. ... is too radioactive after underground nuclear testing to be mined by living people. He later admits the real reason he’s doing it isn’t for The Phantom

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Christian Motorcyclists Association Recently I had the opportunity to spend several days in Daytona Beach riding around, taking in the sights, and eating some good local food.

Yeah, the traffic was unbelievable, but the weather was great and the temperatures were wonderfully cool.

As so often happens in Daytona, I wasn’t careful enough and got a real redneck sunburn!

On the fourth morning we packed up and headed home, the quiet twolane roads home were a joy after all of the crowds. When we got home we hurt in some new areas, and after unpacking the bike we dropped into the Lazy Boys and collapsed! Man, what a great trip, but now it was time to recuperate, our energy was gone!

After a short while of chilling out it occurred to us that the bike was covered not only in road grime, but worse than that, there was a film of dried on salt spray all over the bike. Now there are three things I’ve learned about Harleys: keep the bike full of clean oil and premium gas, carry an emergency tool box kit for things that rattle loose, and if you leave salt spray on your bike, it’s going to start rusting almost immediately.

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve been blessed with a bike that I really like the looks of, and rust is not a color that fits my color scheme for the bike. So, you know what I did, I scrubbed the bike down until it shined! Not only did it look better all cleaned up, I found that one of my slip ons was slipping off, and fixed that issue. The bike wasn’t going to sit in the garage and clean itself up; it needed the hands of one that cared how it looks and functions.

Like our bikes, our lives need a good scrubbing as we get dirty riding because of our attitudes or actions through life. On a bike, we may get drenched in sweat and salt on a hot ride, or our hands may get greasy from maintaining our ride.

Our spiritual life is much the same; at times we need someone to lift us up and clean us off. Try as we might, even though we can clean our physical bodies, we are unable to clean our hearts and minds but Jesus can and will.

The Bible tells us, in 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Jesus lived a perfect life in order that He could pay the price of your sin and mine and make our hearts and souls clean before God. He’s always there to lift us up and wipe us clean, all we have to do is trust in Him as our Savior. Just like my bike after a good scrubbing, your life can sparkle with the love of Jesus in your heart!

In The Wind, Denny Dingler Check out BornToRide.com for more articles from Christian Motorcyclists Association

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painting the sky with beautiful pinks and purples.

The waves playfully reach their way up the sandy beach with a calm, bubbly rhythm. The graceful palm trees sway with the evening breeze. It’s just another sunset in Maui. If you’ve ever been to a sunset on a beach, I’ve brought you right back to it. It’s the ultimate in relaxation. Why? Do you ever associate stress with a palm tree? Of course not. When the hurricane comes however, the first line of defense is the amazing palm tree. Just like a “real life” hurricane such as a road rage experience, an angry significant other, or a crisis at work, the palm tree in you needs to absorb the devastating winds of adversity.

As soon as a circumstance, condition or event displeases you or disturbs you, think of the palm tree. Have a palm tree thought before the life hurricane reaches full force.

The palm tree reacts to a hurricane or violent storm by allowing the negativity to pass through it by bending with the wind. It absorbs the wrath of the devastating force. After the storm dissipates and leaves, the palm stands up straight to see another day of sunshine. It symbolizes all that’s good about the sun, beach, ocean, recreation and pleasure.

As stress, anger, negativity, or disappointment

builds, most people brace themselves like an oak tree to battle the immediate adversity. Of course, there are no oak trees on the beach. An oak tree would easily have its branches broken and its trunk uprooted. This is why your first thought in times of stress is the palm tree. With this positive imagery, you will lower your breathing by taking several deep breaths and not negatively react or overreact to what’s in front of you.

Be the palm tree.

™ Breathe Like a Baby Do you ever get nervous or anxious before a

big event, presentation or meeting? Do you ever get uptight just before a potential confrontation? If the answer is yes, you may need to breathe like a baby.

Do babies get anxious about the future?

Never! Babies close their eyes and breathe with their stomach. It’s not long before they’re fast asleep, whether they’re in a crowded restaurant or at a noisy family event. Here’s how to get calm.

• Unhinge your jaw • Place either hand over your belly button • With each inhale, allow your stomach to move your hand After several deep breaths, you’ll feel your shoulders relax and a feeling of calmness will prevail.

Before any potential stress situation, breathe like a baby.

Duck on the Pond When are you least comfortable? It’s usually

when you have a zillion things to do with the least amount of time. With deadlines pending and everyone wanting your time and energy, what should you do? Act like a duck, gracefully gliding its way across a pond.

Yesterday I watched a duck on the pond behind my home. It appeared effortless as it moved through the water. It reached its destination

with ease. And when it felt like it, it took wing and flew away. Isn’t it fascinating watching a duck on a pond? In reality, a duck’s webbed feet are paddling at full speed. What if you could look and feel as calm, cool and collected as the duck while you paddle full speed, accomplishing all your tasks and goals within their deadlines?

Here are 10 ways to be the duck on the pond: 1. Prepare exactly where you want to go.

2. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly tasks to be accomplished in order to reach your destination.

3. Envision each task in its completed state.

4. Focus only on what you want, as opposed to what you don’t want.

5. Maintain slow deep breathing under all circumstances, conditions and situations.

Stay comfortable!

6. When obstacles arrive, keep your mind on where you want to go.

7. Prepare to adjust with a calm demeanor in case your pathway is blocked. Decisively change course, change speed, change strategy, temporarily abort the mission or stay the course.

8. Think solutions. This will be easier when you replace the word “problem” with the word “challenge.”

9. When reality and expectations don’t mesh, stay optimistic!

10. Enjoy the swim! Enjoy the pond!

Now you’re armed with three proven, concrete tools and techniques for relaxation. Remember, your greatest gift is free will to think any thought and consequently act any way at any time under any circumstance, condition or situation.

When life presents tough challenges, meet them head-on by being calm, cool and collected.

Jim Fannin has performed 2,000+ seminars as well as 1,000+ keynote addresses to audiences of 15,000+