Reasons to Ride Michigan July 2023

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FROM THE TEAM

Here we are in the midst of Summer and there are hundreds of rides, rallies, bike nights, and other motorcycle events for us to attend – almost every week. In addition, there are hundreds of just cool ride stops that are worth making the trip to – regardless of any special occasion or event that might be happening. They are just cool places to visit and experience.

So how do you decide what events to support or stops to hit?

We also like to support the grass roots organizations as much as we can – both as a business and as riders. Every week there are charitable rides and other events organized and hosted by groups of volunteers. Even some of the largest events of the year are hosted by folks that are simply working to support a cause they believe in. Veterans organizations, Eagles, Moose Riders, and of course ABATE host countless events that they don’t personally benefit from – other than a fun time and feeling of gratification earned from serving and supporting others. We greatly appreciate those efforts and believe that’s what makes the riding community what it is.

Then there are the rallies and big events – many of which are certainly hosted by “for-profit” organizations, but are still worth supporting if they are done right. For instance, Ohio Bike Week (OhioBikeWeek.com) – the largest motorcycle event in the Midwest – just had a record breaking year… it was an amazing party, if you weren’t there. This entire rally is hosted by great folks that throw a giant party every year, and there’s always so many places to go and things to do – without spending a dime, if you don’t want to. The major concerts are always free to attend and there’s no cover charge to walk / ride the streets and experience the rally.

Of course, the hope is that you’re going to spend money with the vendors or possibly support the rally by purchasing a t-shirt or possibly VIP Badges.

It’s a cool business model, that if well done, delivers a great experience for riders. And in our humble opinion, nobody does it better than Ohio Bike Week on such a scale.

There are also the weekend party rallies – some of which are hosted by iconic businesses such as Easyriders (easyridersevents.com) or local promoters such as this month’s Steel Saddles Rally in Fostoria, Michigan (steelsaddlestr.com). These rallies are fun parties and a chance to escape the routine while hanging with brothers and sisters of the open road.

There’s a cover charge, but in most cases the wristband also includes camping privileges and plenty of entertainment.

If you’ve never been to such a rally or it’s been years since – we’d encourage you to get out and take part, while you still can. The legendary EASYRIDER RODEOS, Boogie in Indiana, HAZEN in PA, and countless other weekend parties are life changing experiences for many – and not due to craziness or over the top shinanigans everyone talks about for years afterwards. It’s the underlying theme of brotherhood that allows that stuff to happen. And if you just want to focus on the riding – and not into the “partying” – there are rallies for that as well, such as the FlyBy Rally (FlyByWeek.com) held in Southern Ohio every year.

It’s what draws us all to ride together in support of total strangers or a cause that we believe in. It’s what draws us together to bike nights and rallies – and yes, some are even “sleep-overs”.

So – pick the rides and events that you want to support or attend. Let loose and attend a party or two – just be safe (pack the sleeping bag if that’s allowed).

But most importantly, GET OUT AND RIDE. Don’t let the summer and another riding season pass you by without getting out and riding with some total strangers that are destined to become brothers and sisters.

RIDE WORTHY! The RTR Crew For more information on Reasons To Ride – or how you can join the network, email us at Info@ReasonsToRide.com 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

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BIKE SHOW FEATURE

RALLY RUN DOWN

ALL THAT GLITTERS

BUILD FEATURE

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FROM THE TEAM

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2023 RIDE 'N WIN

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ROAD TALES

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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY

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RIDING W BRENDAN

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CALENDAR FEATURE

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2A REPORT

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IRON & INK

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SERVICE SPECIALISTS

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MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

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MICHIGAN EVENT BULLETIN BOARD

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JOKE PAGE

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RECIPES

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WORD SEARCH

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RALLY SHOTS - MICHIGAN

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SPONSOR DIRECTORY

On the Cover: Michigan’s Biggest Biker Bash - REBEL ROAD - returns to Muskgon, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan. This great rally supports local efforts to combat child abuse and features a Reasons To Ride Bike Show on Satudary, July 22nd. For more information, visit RebelRoad.org

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YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THIS WORLD CLASS VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE!

Just for checking in at our Feature Ride n Win Ride Stops in 2023 Once again, Reasons To Ride will be offering riders the chance to win an incredible vintage motorcycle – restored by the Wheels Through Time Restoration Shop – simply for checking in at featured Ride Stops next year.

The first feature bike for our 2023 Ride & Win Challenge is this 1937 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Bobber. “this 1937 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Bobber, finished in HD custom Silver, striped in Black, and edged in Gold. This 61c.i.

Knucklehead powerhouse sports a 4-speed transmission, bobbed fenders, and Flanders accessory risers and bars, flaunting its authentic period-modified look and feel.” – Wheels Through Time The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to one of the world’s premier collection of rare American motorcycles and memorabilia. Located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina; the museum houses over 300 rare machines.

In support of this wonderful organization and in appreciation for not only the work they do but the machines themselves, Reasons To Ride has committed to awarding riders with a chance to win this world class motorcycle as part of the 2023 Ride n Win Challenge.

Starting in May, riders can check in at featured stops throughout the Midwest. Each check-in counts as a “chip in the barrel” and a chance to win this breathtaking bike!

And amazingly, there’s no purchase necessary. Just like the magazines, the websites, and all the motorcycle event listings they contain – this promotion is offered through the support of our sponsors.

Stay tuned for more information here in the pages of Reasons To Ride, or you can always visit the RtR blogs at www.ReasonsToRide.com for updates and a full overview of the program.

For information on how you can become a 2023 Ride n’ Win Ride Stop – email us at Info@ReasonsToRide.com

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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES MARY GILBERT, CMA STATE COORDINATOR

What price Freedom….

“What joy for the nation whose God is the LORD, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.13 The LORD looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race.14 From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.15 He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.16 The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.17 Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory— for all its strength, it cannot save you.18 But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.19 He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine.20 We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield.21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.22 Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone.” Psalm 33:12-22 I wonder how many read this Psalm before going into battle. It would be quite the reassuring poem, (Psalms is a book of the Bible that is filled with poems), for anyone, don’t you think?

Some say war is a necessity, it’s inevitable because most often it begins with just two people. Usually over something prideful, but always something that can be worked out if time was taken to resolve whatever issue was at hand. Big wars are usually over land. ‘I want it…’ ‘You can’t have it, it’s mine!’ ‘Then I will take it!’ And it’s on…crazy, isn’t it? But if you look back and even at the present, it’s all over the land. England didn’t even want this country until they saw how good it was. Then, when the people wanted to break free of the Royals it was on! Paul Revere and all!

And the rest is History…

allow us the freedom to choose what we want to do, freedom to express ourselves, freedom to bear arms, freedom to worship the way we want, but all of those still come with some strings attached. True freedom isn’t really any of these things. True freedom comes from a heart that has been cleansed, purified, and set free from every care and burden that ever beset it.

True freedom comes when we can hold up our head because we have allowed the One Who made freedom from sin and shame possible into our hearts and have a relationship with us. That is true freedom and many a man and woman who have seen the woes of the battlefield can tell you that while there, they met the One Who saw them through and still sees them through today.

This is true freedom and the only place it can be won is in the heart. Jesus ‘n’ ME along with many of our Brothers and Sisters are here to show you how to let that freedom reign at any time you are ready to stop fighting the battles alone. And that’s the real takeaway today.

Keep the flag flying and your eyes looking up…He hasn’t lost a battle yet and is always on the ready to help you with yours!

Until we meet again…Mary G. Mary G.

Lots of people died for the cause of freedom. They still are. Lives are given every day for it, yet it is taken so much for granted that many don’t even notice. I see people not standing when the flag is in parade mode or when we sing the National Anthem, many do not put their hand on their heart, but shout to the rooftops when they feel a right has been violated. Wonder how they think those inalienable rights were formed? But that is not what I want to be the takeaway today…

There’s one who died for the freedom of all. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for the whole world! You see the freedom we know as rights and privileges are not truly real freedom. These things

COME RIDE WITH US! CMA is a servant minded interdenominational motorcycle ministry with a non-denominational message of hope and love through Jesus Christ.

Enjoy the family atmosphere, make life-long friends, and join an army of people dedicated to changing the world, one heart at a time in the highways and byways.

Visit us at www.cmausa.org for more information.

Have a message you’d like to share?

If you have a message that you’d like to share with riders across Ohio and the Midwest, let us know. Reasons To Ride welcomes the opportunity to work with established motorcycle ministries.

Feel free to share upcoming events with us as well, by emailing information to Events@ReasonsToRide.com 8

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Brendan Farren, RTR Contributor

OHIO BIKE WEEK – The MIDWEST’S MOTORCYCLE RALLY Tattoo Party, Sound Competition, Jesse James, Bike Show, Warrant, and so much more…

OH!! (rest of the crowd) HIO!!! This was a new cheer to this Michigander’s ears, but that’s what time of year it was! THE largest motorcycle event in the mid-west! Ohio Bike Week!

With the amount of fun I had in 2002 I was anxiously awaiting this year’s event. Low and behold this year BLEW away last year’s, not only was it more fun, Reasons to Ride Ohio hosted more events.

2023 Ohio Bike Week shattered records for attendance! More people came to Ohio for this event than attended Daytona this year!!!!

That’s incredible if you think about it.

The day came and I eagerly packed up the bike and headed south to Sandusky and the familiar Crystal Rock Campground. The weather was perfect for the ride, one of those days where you just chill and cruise your way without a hurry or a care in the world. Upon arrival to the campground I quickly checked in and made my way to the cabin to unpack the bike. Reasons to Ride was hosting our Tattoo Show at the incredible Barrel House Saloon on the shores of Lake Eerie. This is by far one of, if not my favorite venue at OBW. The bands, the crowds and the atmosphere are unlike any I’ve experienced before. Just a real solid place. We were set up and ready to go for the event.

The Tattoo Show went of without a hitch and featured some bad ass works of art from some great artists across the midwest! The judges had a tough night with any of the entries being able to win best in show! With the voting done, the awards given out with all the pomp and circumstance the event deserved we called it a night

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and headed to the respite of our beds. In the morning we had a first for Reasons to Ride, an event that is growing in popularity a Motorcycle Audio Competition, being held at Mad River Harley which is OBW Headquarters. Having had a serious (serious to me) upgrade in the system on my bike I was excited to see what others had done to theirs. Knowing that Reasons to Ride encourages all bikes to enter for the mere fun and experience of these friendly competitions I was eager to enter my motorcycle. I couldn’t wait for morning and headed to Mad River to take my ride to see the guys at the Sinister Sounds tent. I had bought the Sinister Sounds Crazy 8s set up and did the install myself. Sinister did a great job making

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it easy for the average person to install. That said I was entering the inaugural RTR Audio Competition so I wanted the factory boys to look it over and be sure it was at peak performance. While Jim and the rest of the guys from Sinister Sounds looked over my stuff I wandered over to find the Reasons to Ride crew the massive increase in attendance was already apparent. This was the first morning of the first weekend of the event There was an entire week of fun and festivities to come!!

This was going to be big I could tell. I found Dave, Derek and Jen from the Ohio crew and started setting up while laughing about the year before and loosely making a game plan for the competition. RTR had lined up a couple of seasoned pros to not only judge the event but also to ensure it ran smoothly since they had done this several dozen times.

With more and more entries entering by the minute I hurried over to see how my bike was coming along. Jim said they tweaked the amp a little and gave me the ins and outs of my system. Like the great guys they are he provided me with a usb with roughly 40 songs on it I could use for the competition. I made my way back and registered. So to my surprise while registering I learned that my Sinister Sounds set up was JUST enough to put me into the welterweight division with some really decked out, heavy hitting bikes. So while I knew I could finish near or at the top of the division I THOUGHT I would be in I had no idea what to expect at welterweight. The competition pitted bikes side by side with two minutes to strut their stuff then evaluated by the panel of three judges. As I watched the bikes go through the classes I quickly realized I was in for a big ole ass whipping from the other competitors. My bike with four speakers was put into a division that allowed up to ten per bike. Now I am not complaining, per the rules having enclosed subs like I did automatically placed me there fair and square and I have zero complaints about my set-up but these guys had $7k-$20k into the bikes

and systems that’s a vastly different level. The front runner was a blue tricked out Street Glide with a guy named Eli at the helm. The second he had his volume at I’d say a two I knew I had to concede, I had nothing for him. Eli and his Street Glide took home the big prize after eliminating the others but it was admittedly closer than I expected between the last two standing. The first RTR Audio Competition was a resounding success.

Fast forward to Thursday and the beginning of the Block Party at Jackson Street Pier.

The beginning of the party was, as always the Jesse James Dupree ride which concluded right at the pier and had easily a couple hundred riders. The vendors were in full swing and the party started. Thursday afternoon I reached out to an old friend I had met from the year prior and asked if she had plans. As it turned out she was free. We met at the Barrel House Saloon, caught up on everything that had happened over the past year and shared some good laughs. Jen wanted to show me her neighborhood bar, I agreed so off we went to the Knucklehead Saloon. Jen is a good soul she likes people so I wasn’t surprised when the bartender had her drink ready and the people knew her by name, the little watering hole lit up when she came in.

I headed back to the pier after and Thursday night concluded with Saliva and Jackyl rocking the main stage.

Friday I got to meet the “new to me” girls from RTR Ohio Paige and Kayla.

In less than a minute I knew I would get along well with these two. Great, great girls very cool to have them on the team. Friday was Twisted Tea Ride day with Billy G. This ride hits the Mickey Moose Stations around Sandusky and concludes at a larger station with free Twisted Tea and a fun burn out competition. Leading the way as always, Billy on his yellow Twisted Tea Bagger Street Glide.If you have never met Billy he is really laid back, friendly and always up to talk about bikes. Fun, camaraderie cumulating with smokey burn outs. The end of this ride brought a familiar face from the past, my dear gal pal Chelsea showed up and would hang the rest of the weekend with me. We were like peas and carrots (Forest Gump voice). It was definitely fun to hang with her again after not seeing her for over a year. Wandering the town I came across the best discovery ever and one I definitely was missing a coffee shop. Saucy Brew Works Coffee is a great local coffee shop close to the Barrel House perfect to grab a cup of Joe to keep the day moving. Book mark that for next year. I got back in time for me and Chelsea to catch the Sponge and Everclear shows on the main stage. I caught up with the guys from sponge after their set out in the perch tent and shot the shit with them since they are all from Michigan’s Greater Detroit Area we had a lot to chat about and they were all willing to give up their time to bullshit with little ole me for a bit which made think even higher of them than before very cool of them. Saturday was here and it was go time for the biggest RTR event of the week, the RTR Championship Series Bike Show! Bikers that had pre-registered were pouring in early and often all signs pointed to this being a big deal and that turned out to be true. The Family Health Services first aid/resting center was next to us and I had been chatting with the incredible Cora that was there for a couple day already who has a life that eerily mimicked my own but that’s neither here nor there. I wanted to tell her we may need some space for overfill bikes because of the sheer numbers that were coming in to register. Of course she was incredibly accommodating and welcomed it. As show day progressed the crowds grew and all in all I think close to a hundred bikes entered the show. We held impromptu audio competition giving away some money based on crowd applause.

Low and behold a certain blue Street Glide seemed to get the lions share. The Show was a sight to behold with everything from Sugar Bear front end choppers to super tricked out viclas with the big front wheel glides in between. The show concluded and Quiet Riot and Warrant finished off the main stage shows. The crew went and had a drink together and knew we had just experienced one for the record books and had part in why this was bigger than Daytona. If you haven’t yet checked out OBW do yourself a favor and be at Mad River Harley and Jackson Street Pier for 2024 event. Tell em I sent ya. Until next time….

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RTR CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES July 2023 UPDATE! All makes, models, and years are truly welcome at the RTR Bike Shows. We have over 15 distinct classes for bikes, and we are constantly adding more as the shows evolve. We group bikes by style and origin, and try to balance things out as much as possible.

Categories include designations for Imported and Domestic, Touring, Trikes, Vintage, Racing, and even Radical. Specialty classes include Custom Paint, Patriotic and Military themed bikes, and even a Ladies Class.

It's important to recognize that these are INFORMAL, RIDE-IN SHOWS! While we do use Judges at most shows, the majority of the votes come from the crowd. These are fun shows with the emphasis on camaraderie more than competition. If you’ve ever stormed out of a show after not winning the big trophy – these shows aren’t for you. We’ve always believed that the best thing about our bike show series is the people that both exhibit and attend. This isn’t just about the bikes – but about the people building and riding them as well.

Even if you’ve never participated in a Bike Show before, these shows are for you if you have a passion for your bike.

Go ahead and bring her out – and PUT HER IN THE SHOW! Make sure that you check out our events listing on Facebook and follow the ones that are of interest to you. We will be posting updates and more details about the new programs as things are finalized. www.Facebook.com/ReasonsToRide

Bike of the Nights!

As always, the RtR crew will be out and about hitting various Bike Nights, Rides, and other events throughout the upcoming riding season. At select events, our team will now be recognizing one or two bikes as “BIKE OF THE NIGHT” as part of the 2023 Championship Bike Show Series – presented by Michigan Biker Law. The owners of these motorcycles will receive a special trophy and invitation to participate in an upcoming bike show – sponsored by the magazine. We will also be featuring some of these bikes in the magazine and / or online.

At some locations, such as Arsenal Harley-Davidson, Scooters, and Freddy’s – we will be regularly presenting a BIKE OF THE NIGHT Trophy as part of their Bike Nights!

Follow them or us on Facebook for more details!

If you’d like our crew to stop by your Bike Night or other event, just email us with details and contact information.

Email us at Events@ReasonsToRide.com

Thunder Zone Vendor Areas For the larger weekend shows, we often host THUNDER ZONE Vendor areas as part of our layout. These vendor areas offer a tremendous opportunity to reach not only thousands of riders – but far more, as many of the events embrace the entire community, drawing attendees from throughout their regions.

Many of our shows are part of rallies and events with more than 10,000 in attendance, several more than 50k, and even a few 100k plus! And for all of our Tour Stops – we work with vendors to ensure a seamless, successful experience. However, at most – space is limited! So, email us ASAP to get on the list and reserve your spots! For a complete schedule and more information on vending at these events, email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com 16

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UPCOMING 2023 SHOWS

Looking forward, we’ve made a commitment to further developing the Bike Show Series – with the addition of more shows across Michigan and the Midwest. More than DOUBLING the area covered by our show series this year – we can’t wait to see the show grow with more unique vintage and custom motorcycles.

REBEL ROAD! NEW SHOW!

Downtown Muskegon – Saturday, July 22nd Reasons To Ride: Michigan is proud to bring the 2023 CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES to MICHIGAN'S BIGGEST BIKER BASH - REBEL ROAD 2023! This awesome rally in Downtown Muskegon, Michigan is sponsored in part by our friends at MICHIGAN BIKER LAW and MILLER LITE and benefits the Child Abuse Council of Muskegon County.

On Michigan’s west coast, over looking Lake Michigan,

FINK’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW

FINK’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, ZANESVILLE OH – SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH Fink’s Harley-Davidson hosts the 4th Edition of their RTR Championship Bike Show – and every one of the shows has been a hit! Each year there have been a number of unique garage and pro custom builds – as well as classic vintage bikes. One of last year’s winners came all the way from St. Louis!

Each year, Fink’s presents live music along with food vendors for exhibitors and guests to enjoy!

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IRON PONY BIKE SHOW

Iron Pony Powersports, Westerville OH – Saturday, August 19th The RTR Championship Bike Show Series returns to IRON PONY MOTORSPORTS – Central Ohio’s Motorcycle SUPERSTORE for the 6th Edition of the Iron Pony Custom & Classics Bike Show.

Over the years this show has brought out a great mix of unique and seldom seen bikes from across the state – and even West Virginia and Indiana. The show also features a variety of vintage bikes – metric and domestic, and usually a few racers as well!

And don’t miss the RIDE FOR RHINOS – held the next day!

ARSENAL BIKE SHOW

Arsenal Harley-Davidson, Waterford Michigan - Saturday, August 26th This show, presented by Michigan Biker Law, welcomes all makes and models and features over 40 trophies – including the chance for a BEST IN SHOW Championship Series Belt!

13th ANNUAL GENEVA THUNDER ZONE Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio – Saturday, September 9th

Our LONGEST RUNNING show, produced by the Iron Cowboy Crew – is this annual celebration of Iron and Creativity overlooking Lake Erie. Each year we add something new and each year the show GROWS! Last year we awarded the THUNDER ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT – and it returns again this year!

But who will take it home? The competition is ALWAYS steep as well over 100 vintage and custom show bikes on display at one of the largest ride-in bike shows anywhere.

These are just a few that we’ve already locked down, but we have A LOT more in the works! Make sure that you’re following us on Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/ReasonsToRide) for updates as they are announced. *Tentative dates. Date and details to be finalized and will be announced in future editions of RTR, on our Facebook pages, or at ReasonsToRide.com

Register ONLINE at ReasonToRide.com for these Bike SHOWS and more!

For more information, email us at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com and follow us online at www.Facebook.com/ ReasonsToRide www.Facebook.com/RTRMichigan, or www.Facebook.com/RTROhio Bike show photos by Dave Kimery, David Eggert, Brendan Farren, Dan Hare, and Tyler Roberts – RTR Team Members and Contributors 18

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THE RALLY RUN-DOWN A run down of recommended motorcycle rallies and multi-day events.

STEEL SADDLES THUNDER REBEL ROAD RALLY July 19 – 23, 2023 Muskegon, MI RALLY RebelRoad.org July 14 – 16, 2023 Fostoria, MI SteelSaddlesTR.com

Six of Southeast Michigan’s most active motorcycle promoters have teamed up to present a unique, old school motorcycle rally with camping, bar stool races, rodeo games, vendors, and national headliners including SPONGE, TANTRIC, and Rally Favorite – JASMINE CAIN!

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Michigan’s BIGGEST BIKER BASH is held every year in Muskegon overlooking Lake Michigan. This is an AWESOME community driven motorcycle rally that benefits the regional child abuse council – supporting kids in need! You couldn’t ask for a better cause – or a more dedicated group of folks to support! Reasons To Ride is proud to be a supporting partner and a part of this rally – not only helping to promote it, but also hosting the Rebel Road Bike Show this year! Be sure to check out their Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/ RebelRoad) for more information and updates on parties leading up to the Rally as well.

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EASYRIDERS RODEO Fowlerville

EASYRIDERS RODEO Bloomville

The legendary Easyriders Rodeo’s are the essential biker bash – and while they aren’t for everyone, they are certainly the definition of old school biker bash for most.

National headliners, barstool races, rodeo games, and biker shenanigans fill out a weekend that demands you camp there to fully experience things. It’s just you and 5,000 of your “soon-to-be” closest biker buddies!

The legendary Easyriders Rodeo in Chillicothe was forced to find a new home in the midst of the COVID pandemic and ensuing craziness. So last year it landed in Bloomville, Ohio and the Easyriders folks did an AMAZING job of recreating what just might have been the most shamelessly copied event in the motorcycle world. Folks that weren’t there and the old school guys that hate change may bemoan me saying this – but in many ways, we like the new location even better than “Chilli”.

So, Labor Day weekend – you once again have a chance to come and party with “10,000 Brothers and Sisters” that you may have never met before, with Creed Fisher, Moonshine Bandits, and Tantric on stage… rodeo games running on the field, and the traditional craziness in the camping area.

August 18 – 23, 2023 Fowlerville, MI EasyriderEvents.com

August 31 – Sept. 4, 2023 Cole Farms, Bloomville OH EasyriderEvents.com

BIKES ON THE BRICKS September 7-10, 2023 Flint MI BikesOnTheBricks.com

Since 2007, this annual event has been held the weekend after Labor Day on the brick streets of downtown Flint MI. Over the years, B-o-B has evolved into a unique rally centered around a police motorcycle skills competition that draws competitors from across the country and beyond. It’s really a celebration of both bikes and riding – that welcomes enthusiasts of all ages.

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FIREARMS Where are you safe? Home? Work?

REPORT While driving? Are you armed?

by Rob Morse, NRA Instructor Our homes, our place of work, and our car feel safe today because nothing happened there yesterday. These honest citizens were prepared even where they thought they were our of danger. Again in recent weeks, these honest gun owners saved their lives and the lives of others.

The longer discussion of what we might want to do is on the Self Defense Gun Stories webpage (www.

SelfDefenseGunStories.com) which I host.. For now, here are the stories and the links to the original news sources. How will you protect the people you love?

Edinburg, Texas: mom with children at home You are a mom at home with your children on Tuesday evening. It is about 9 p.m. when you hear someone break into your home through the garage. You gather your children with you in your bedroom and you lock the bedroom door.

You grab your gun and your phone. You call 911 and ask for help.

The intruder tries to get into your bedroom. You shout that you’re armed. You tell him that you’ve called the police. The intruder bangs against your door again and you shoot your door near the doorknob. Now your intruder runs away.

Ann Arbor, Michigan: elderly man at home

You stay on the call with the police dispatcher. You put your gun away when the police arrive. The You are a 77-year-old man at home news stories aren’t clear how the police on a Wednesday evening. It is 6 p.m. entered your home. You give the officers when you hear the sound of breaking EDITOR’S NOTE: a brief statement. The police find your glass and the sound of someone We are providing this content for conattacker about a hundred yards away moving around your home. You’re sideration and discussion purposes. We from your home with a gunshot wound armed. You walk toward the noise.

STRONGLY believe that NOT EVERYONE on his left arm.

You see someone standing in the should carry a firearm – and if so, should center of your kitchen and you shout ONLY be done when legally able and with Your attacker is taken to jail and booked for him to stop. on charges of burglary of a habitation. proper training. Firearms MUST also be His bond is set at $750,000. Later, you properly and securely stored when not The intruder moves toward you. You carrying. This isn’t just a legal disclaimer saw his mugshot in the news from a present your firearm and shoot your prior arrest. His head and neck are – this is common sense, we believe. intruder until he turns away. The covered in tattoos. intruder runs back toward the kitchen window the way he entered your You are not charged with a crime, and home. He leaves headfirst. your children are uninjured.

You call 911 and ask for the police. You put your firearm away when the police arrive. You give the officers a brief statement and show them what happened. They find a bullet hole in the kitchen wall. You missed your attacker even though he was only 5 yards away from you.

You are not charged with a crime.

New Orleans, Louisiana: store employee at work You are working behind the counter at a Dollar General store. A man comes up to the cash register. You scan the item and the man argues about the price. He tells you to come outside and he’ll beat you up. You stay inside the store. The customer walks to the door and then turns around with a gun in his hand. He points his gun at you.

You’re armed, too. You present your firearm and shoot your attacker in the chest. He runs outside. He crawls into his car and drives away. You stay at the scene and call 911. You give the police a brief statement, and other witnesses tell the police what happened as well.

Your attacker crashed his car on the way to the hospital. Another driver delivered him to the emergency room. Your attacker was in critical condition for several days. He says he doesn’t remember being shot.

Your attacker was taken from the hospital and charged with aggravated assault with a gun and possession of a gun by a convicted felon. He is held on a $95,000 bond.

You are not charged.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: young woman on the road You are a 27-year-old woman. You’re driving through downtown traffic on a Wednesday. It is about 5:30 when a stranger runs up to the passenger side of your car. He smashes the passenger-side rear window with a crowbar.

You’re armed. You shoot your attacker. He runs back to his car and drives off. You drive to your relatives' house nearby. Now you feel safe enough to call the police. You show the police your identification and your carry permit. You show them the crowbar in the back seat of your car. The police find one shell casing from your firearm inside your car. You give the police a brief statement that describes what happened.

Police find your attacker at a nearby intersection. The woman who was driving with him ran from the scene. EMTs take your attacker to a nearby hospital with a single gunshot wound to the groin.

You are not charged with a crime.

Crime can happen anywhere and at any time. Please protect yourself and the people you love.

Rob Morse writes about gun rights at Ammoland, at Clash Daily, at Second Call Defense, and on his SlowFacts blog. He hosts the Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast and co-hosts the Polite Society Podcast. Rob was an NRA pistol instructor and combat handgun competitor. Republished with permission.

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Matt’s Cholo Build: Part 1 Jim Shibley, RTR Road Rep & Contributor About a month ago I received a call from my buddy Matt, the first thing out of his mouth was “Man I just bought a Harley.” I knew that he had been talking about getting another one for a while but a lot of guys just like to talk. I was thrilled to hear those words from his mouth and I had a feeling that he was going to ask for my help. I thought he was just going to ask for an oil change, maybe fix a rocker box leak or something along those lines but when he told me that he wanted to make his 2006 Heritage Softail a cholo style bike, I got excited and asked him when could we get started. Matt said he had already started buying parts and not just small stuff, so I knew the build was going to start right away.

A couple days later we had wrenches in our hands. Tear-down went smooth, handlebars came off along with the gas tank and it’s damn crossover fuel line. I should have clamped the line on both sides and just cut it, but instead I did it the old fashion way. The remainder of the gas which wasn’t a lot but it was enough came pouring out all over.

Receiving a package in the mail of new bike parts is like Christmas for bikers. The new handlebars for the Heritage are the Carlini 18 inch Gangster Apes. After cleaning up some sharp edges and small burrs from the new bars, pulling the wire through was easy. Note: Before pulling wire through new handlebars; it’s a must to file down sharp edges and look for build up around the bends. The handlebar wire extensions worked great. They extended using the original pins at the end of the wires coming out of the handlebar plug housings. All that was needed was a good piece of shrink wrap around the pin terminals and it was done. We ran into a small problem installing the right side hand controls with the brake fluid reservoir. The new bars were 1 1/4 inches and as we tightened the handlebar clamp, there wasn't enough clearance for the front brake reservoir. The hand controls Matt owns are in good condition and they were already chrome, so he fixed the minor problem by removing a little bit of the brake reservoir with a small sanding wheel and we were back on track.

The old exhaust was removed but we were still waiting on the new exhaust that was on order from Samson. We removed the front stock wheel and Matt had bought the DNA Mammoth Spoke 21 inch front wheel. With the handlebars and front wheel now installed, the bike was finally taking on the look of a cholo style bike. We then decided to take off the rear wheel and install the new DNA Mammoth 16 inch rear wheel to match.

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While working on the bike and drinking a few beers, we talked about ideas for the bike and what drove him to get another Harley.

Matt has owned two Harleys in the past, a 2003 Road King and a 2016 Forty-Eight. Over the years he has had a total of seven bikes to date, and currently has a BMW motorcycle which he loves. Matt said that he missed the rumble and laid back feeling of riding a Harley and needed that in his life again. When Matt was searching for the right bike, there were no plans on customizing or building off of the used Harley that was hopefully soon to be. The more that he looked for what style bike he wanted, the more he fell in love with the Heritage Cholo. He found a good solid Heritage for around $6,000 and knew that it was the bike. Matt and I both agree it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission, so he bought it then told his wife. Matt spent hours online doing research on what parts his bike needed to transform into the cholo of his dreams. Carlini apes were a must along with the DNA wheels. Matt liked the looks of the Le Pera Bare Bones seat, so into the online shopping cart they went. Matt said he loved the look of the CycleSmiths 19 inch Banana floorboards with the chrome rivets, so he ordered those as well.

One week had passed, then another. The new exhaust still had not shipped so we found small projects to do to the bike, but we found ourselves at a stand still waiting on parts. I could tell Matt was getting bored staring at his half finished bike in the garage, when he said “The rear end needs to be lowered.” Back online he went with a new mission.

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OHIO EVENTS MICHIGAN EVENTS 7/03/23 09:00 AM

7/08/23 10:00 AM

7/14/23 10:00 AM

7/20/23 12:00 PM

Independence Eve Explosion

Shawn Alan Ketchum Jr Memorial Poker Run

Wauseon National 2023 Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet

Muskegon Bike Time 2022

John & Helen's

Fulton County Fairgrounds

dawnkgmedia@earthlink.net

28897 US-30 Kensington

8514 OH-108, Wauseon

149 Shoreline Drive, Muskegon MICHIGAN 49440

Amy Sherwood330-303-7699

(812) 239-6324

(231) 722-0000

7/08/23 12:00 PM

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Bike Show & Bike Audio Competition

7/08/23 10:00 AM

7/15/23 10:30 AM

7/22/23 12:00 PM

El Jalapeño

Fairview Hospital Toy Run

6th Annual Ride for Colton

3rd Annual Cars 4 Vets Fest

5125 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles

Rock N Roll City Harley-Davidson

American Legion 1824

Yale Tavern

4985 W 150th St. Cleveland

1824 Park Way East Liverpool

11 S Main Street Yale

330-385-0138

(810) 304-0100

Kuhnle Motorsports Park 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson Oh

330-974-2341 davidpetrilla834@yahoo.com

216-252-3111 Marketing@americanroadgroup.com

7/08/23 12:00 PM Ohio Valley Thunder Rally Renaissance Park Event Center 10542 OH-73 Waynesville Mike Schmitz937-478-6330 mjschmitz@ramprecision.com

7/08/23 01:00 PM Rock 'n' Race Dragway 42 9161 Rainbow Hwy West Salem (419) 853-4242

7/19/23 12:00 PM

Muskegon's Rebel Road Motorcycle Rally 2023 Hackley Park Downtown Muskegon 350 W Webster Ave, Muskegon MICHIGAN (231) 327-5290

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markrebeaud@aol.com 7/22/23 09:00 AM 2023 Shriner Poker Run and Bike Show The Local @ 97 58 OH-97 Lexington 419-545-7800 mikejmiranda@hotmail.com

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OHIO EVENTS MICHIGAN EVENTS 7/22/23 09:00 AM

7/29/23 09:00 AM

8/10/23 12:00 PM

8/19/23 09:00 AM

Mid-Ohio Shrine Club's Annual Poker Run

Rumble in Romulus 2023

Elkhart County ABATE Summerfest 2023

9th annual Suicide Prevention fundraiser group ride

MVP's Sports Bar and Grille

Downtown Romulus, Michigan 48174

Boot Hill Ranch/SummerFest property

Outlaw Pete's

275 Park Ave. West, Mansfield, OH 44903 Michael419-545-7800 7/22/23 11:00 AM Mercy Grace and Motorcycles MM Car/Bike Show 1st Christian Church 1020 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646 Jesse330-844-9524 mgm4christ@gmail.com 7/22/23 09:00 AM 3rd Annual Cars 4 Vets Fest Yale Tavern 11 South Main, Yale MI 48097

Downtown Romulus

Steve Harmon734-335-0071 Sales@BigStevesDesignz.com 7/29/23 10:00 AM Fuel Cleveland 2023 Motorcycle Show The Historic Hale Farm & Village 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath fuelcleveland@gmail.com 7/29/23 12:00 PM 4th ANNUAL TWO HEARTS BEAT AS ONE RUN Yellow dog Saloon & Grill 2242 Greenville Road (SR88) Cortland jamie.nicole@icloud.com

7/23/23 11:00 AM 2023 Shriner Motorcycle Rally and Poker Run

8/02/23 12:00 PM

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58 OH-97, Lexington 419-295-2586 mikejmiranda@hotmail.com 7/29/23 12:00 PM Niles Burn Run 2023 Riverfront Park Water Street, Niles MICHIGAN 49120 (269) 635-3411 - Deborah Martyniuk

Athena Ride for Women 2023 Athens (800) 878-9767 8/05/23 10:00 AM Chief's Chicken Run Shakers Public House 385 Georgesville Rd, Columbus OH 43228 614-365-1283

10542 Bair Lake Road, Three Rivers MICHIGAN 49093 (574) 596-7266 - Sam Bardo

Sherri810-689-0457

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8/20/23 09:00 AM

8/10/23 12:00 PM

14th Annual Bikers for Boobs Poker Run

Summerfest (Abate Foundation Event)

Summit County Fairgrounds

Boot Hill Ranch

info@akronbfb.com

10542 Bair Lake RD, Three Rivers Sammy B574-596-7266 elkhartcountyabate@gmail.com 8/11/23 11:00 AM 3rd Annual Tattoo City Tattoo Convention Dort Financial Center 3501 Lapeer Road Flint Dolan3737amber@gmail.com 8/19/23 09:00 AM

Suicide Prevention Motorcycle & Auto Fundraiser Ride Poker Run

229 E. Howe Road Tallmadge

8/26/23 10:00 AM Cruisin' The Chapel Car Cruise Christ Community Chapel 750 West Streetsboro Street Hudson (330) 650-9533 contact@ccchapel.com 8/26/23 09:00 AM

19th Annual Hotrods and Harleys Brothers of the Ring MC Main Street Mulliken K-9517-927-7981

Outlaw Pete's 7658 Smith Creek Rd. Wales Sherri Liverance810-689-0457

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8/26/23 11:00 AM Riding For Amputees Motorcycle Rally Townsend Park

9/01/23 08:00 AM

9/07/23 12:00 PM

9/15/23 12:00 PM

6th Annual Ohio Vintage Nationals

Thunder on the Strip 2023 Motorcycle Rally

Ohio CMA State Rally 2023

, Geneva-on-the-Lake OHIO

845 N. Main St, Marysville OHIO

Freebird Dragway

8280 6 Mile Road Cannonsburg

2107 Friendship Park Rd. Bloomingdale, OH 43910

Jessica616-893-6930

Drew Phillips

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9/01/23 08:00 AM 6th Annual Ohio Vintage Nationals Freebird Dragway Friendship Park Smithfield 740-827-8455

9/01/23 12:00 PM Michigan CMA State Rally 2023 Bay Shore Campground 450 N. Miller Rd, Sebewaing MICHIGAN 48759

(440) 466-1768 - Dwayne at Goblin Custom Cycle 9/08/23 10:00 AM 21st 9/11 Remembrance Run

Union County Fairgrounds

9/23/23 11:00 AM 2nd Annual Dayton Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet

2 Wheel Tavern

Rip Rap Roadhouse

13984 S Straits Hwy Old 27 Wolverine

6024 Rip Rap Road Dayton (937) 236-4329

(231) 525-8388

kevin@ripraproadhouse.com

twowheeltavern@yahoo.com 9/24/23 09:00 AM 9/09/23 10:00 AM Warren's Ride For Autism Route 12 Harley-Davidson 68951 White School Road Sturgis WarrenrideforAutism@yahoo.com

Bikes & Battle Buddies: Ride for the Cause - SUMMER SHAKE DOWN UAW Local 3000 Hall 22693 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven, MI 48183 Tony Jurich

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RECIPES

Mushroom Swiss Burger w/Gravy Mayo Serve 4 (or 2 hungry bikers)

1 more cup for dipping

Oil or cooking spray 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 onion, minced 1lb COLD, GOOD LEAN ground beef 1 tsp garlic, minced fine ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 4 slices GOOD Swiss cheese 1 tbs Mayo 2 tbs sour cream 1 tsp brown gravy mix (you can use more to suit your taste) Good quality bread buns Romaine lettuce leaves

Cut the bacon pieces in half lengthwise to make them thinner.

In a medium pan over medium heat, sauté onions in 1 tbsp oil until brown, remove from pan and set aside.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Makes 10 skewers of 3 30 large shrimp, deveined and peeled – leave tail on 15 Strips of Bacon (do NOT use thick cut bacon, the thinner the better) 10 skewers, soaked in water 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

Dip each shrimp into the BBQ sauce to coat Discard unused BBQ sauce Wrap the bacon around the prawn and slide it onto a skewer securing the bacon Continue wrapping and skewering shrimp, 3 to a skewer Heat your grill to medium Remove grates and coat with cooking spray Return them to the grill and place shrimp skewers on them Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side them flip to cook for another 3-4 minutes, just until bacon crisps.

Serve with more BBQ sauce for dipping

Have a recipe that you’d like to share? Write it all down and send with a picture – to ReasonsToRide@gmail.com Put RECIPE in the subject line. If we use it, we’ll send you copies of the magazines and a RTR T-Shirt – so include your address and t-shirt size as well!

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Recipes Courtesy : "The Biker Chick's Kitchen 2" on Facebook

In the same pan add 1 tbsp oil and the mushrooms, cook till tender, remove from heat and set aside In a medium bowl, mix together cooked onions, garlic, salt, pepper and very cold ground beef.

Blend with your hands, making sure everything is well incorporated, but DO NOT OVER WORK OR IT WILL BECOME TOUGH Meanwhile, mix the sour cream, mayo, and brown gravy together in a bowl, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Divide meat mix into 4 equal parts then each pat gently shape into patties, slightly thicker on the outside Lightly brush the grill or pan with oil and heat to high – I mean really HOT Place each patty on the grill or into the pan (you should heat a good sizzle sound if its hot enough) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side for a couple of minutes cooking to the level you like Just before they are done, spoon mushrooms on each burger and cover with a slice of swiss cheese Allow it to begin melting but don’t over melt while in the pan or on the grill or the topping may slide off lol Serve on toasted buns with gravy mayo and lettuce

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