MAY 12th - 18th
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Editorz Notez
May is finally here and so is the beautiful weather! This time of year is one of my favorite times of the year to ride. Everything is in bloom, the sun sets later, and rides and rallies are ramping up! Check out the EVENTZ section for events going on near you! Only drawback to this time of year in the South is the pollen. I think that is a season all to itself...right between Spring and Summer!
Please let us know of your biker events coming up and we will be glad to include in our “EVENTZ” section of the magazine and on all of our social media platforms. BB is distributed in NC, SC, VA & TN in hard copy! Plus, our virtual or E-magazine is read all over the world for FAH-REE!
On the cover of this issue is Cruisin’ The Coast Rally in South Carolina! Check out pages 26 & 27 for more info. There are events and rides happening all up and down the Grand Strand, N. Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet and Charleston!
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We will see you out there, Livin’ The Life!
If you are lost...have faith in Him! He will get you through whatever it is that you may face...because He is with you...all the time!
God Bless you and yours!
Cruisin’ The Coast 2025 Myrtle Beach, SC.
Read all about it on page 26-27.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS and CONTRIBUTORS
spick - the best of both worlds charlie - after the 18th hole
m.a. - the one and only harley mama jason - foreign corespondent kate - foreign corespondent bones - black hills under ground pork - black hills high wire preacher man - SHBC RIP angel eyes - on the other side moe - shitcreek Survivor vinney - the original picker! RIP mike - always on call jaybird - Always ridin’ damn yank - on the north side bob bryant - poetry biker becky - Road Glide Queen dave - Iron Man
chewy - iron mutt ewing RIP mikey - Inspector Clouseau
2 timer - Only as he can tell it! bobby earl - cointreuversial wild bill - the iron horse cowboy RIP
“jus” rick - former golden boy RIP bunny - anywhere there’s cruzan RIP
d-rod - “guardians” public relations RIP
indiana bill - the longest in the world
paul - ghost baseball player
bob - preacher bob and bullwinkle michelle - keeping it real
leslie - along for the ride
rodger - Jesus freak
samantha - Blue Knights jason - The Kitchen Goat
Doobie
nc Support Our Troops
Ayden, NC
NC SUPPORT OUR TROOPS located in Ayden, North Carolina is a nonprofit organization formed with the mission to support troops and their family members by providing care and comfort items and expressions of appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
Packing care packages for our deployed troops is a way to show your support and appreciation for the service and sacrifices by our military members. We also provide support for troops at home, their families and veterans.
Below are some suggestions on how you can help...
Some ideas: Order items from Amazon, assemble goody bags with 6-8 items in a sandwich or party bag, add signed cards. Make as many as your family, church or bike group can help with! Make financial contributions for postage. Groups are welcome to setup GoFund me pages for postage. Our financial donations have dropped significantly and monetary donations for postage is our greatest need.
Order items from our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/8LJD7MJ6DH8W?
Make financial donations online for postage here: https://supportourtroops.org/donate
Or mail checks to: Support our Troops PO Box 696 Ayden NC 28513
Volunteer with our team or enlist local civic groups, schools, churches etc. to support us with activities.
Please don’t forget our military members who are serving away from home and family this year.
Thank you! Barbara Whitehead
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We had an excellent day supporting many many troops! Big thank you to all our partners, donors and volunteers! Volunteers today included our Crystal Coast volunteers, and General Davie DAR. Both groups brought wonderful donations for a day of preparing donations.
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Generosity, Compassion & Acceptance
One of the things I enjoy most about riding with my husband is when we participate in a benefit ride. It never fails to thrill me to hear the engines of multiple bikes thottled in unity for a person, family, or organization in need. Being new to the motorcycle community, I had never realized how truly generous and compassionate bikers are. When a call goes out that there is a ride for a charitable cause or a family in need, bikers show up from all parts of the state — even from other states. They show up on Harleys, Hondas, bikes, and trikes. Some are seasoned riders, some less so. Some are with clubs. Some are just individuals who heard about the need and responded.
I have observed something else at those benefit rides, too: acceptance. It doesn’t seem to matter what cut or colors the bikers at these rallies wear. In all the rides in which we have participated over the last few years, we’ve not seen any animosity or friction between riders. They seem to accept whoever comes just like they are. For the time they ride together, they are unified in purpose.
They accept anyone and everyone that loves to ride. This is not only my observation but also my experience. My husband and I have never been made to feel unwelcome or “different” at rides — and let’s face it, a woman who looks less like a “biker chick” than me, you’d be hard pressed to find. (After all, how many biker chicks do you know that would hitch their hip against their ride and crochet while waiting for kickstands up?)
One of the most important facets of being a follower of Christ is unity. As God’s children, we are called to be unified, regardless of how long we’ve
been saved by grace, or how we came to be a part of God’s church, or what kind of mess Jesus saved us from. The thing that matters most is that we are family. When a sister or brother in Christ needs help, we, like the bikers who respond to benefit rides and rallies, are called to action: in prayer, in provision or just in presence in their time of need. We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We are called to be the church.
Are you a part of the family of God? You can be, if you want to. It’s so simple that many find it hard to believe. Don’t let its simplicity trip you up. First, we have to acknowledge that we are all broken. You. Me. Every one of us. And we can’t fix ourselves. That brokenness is sin. Even if we manage to live a “good” life, it doesn’t undo the fact that we are not 100% good. We never will be.
But there is One who is. Jesus was and is 100% good. There was no sin in Him. Not a single speck. And He loved us so much that He took His perfection to the cross for US. You. Me. Every one of us. He took it there to pay for our sins and made a way for us to be reunited with God.
Jesus made the way, but YOU have to choose to walk in it. You have to admit your brokenness. You have to come to the Lord with a repentant heart, believing in Jesus’ payment for Your sin and accepting His sacrifice for your salvation.
No one can do it for you. No one can “pray” you in. You can’t present your “church” card or your “good person” card and get a free pass to eternal life. You have to come to the end of yourself and realize that your eternity lies in the nail-pierced hands of Jesus, which are extended to you…waiting to welcome you to His family.
Are you ready? I hope so. I want to meet you in heaven someday and tell you the incredible story of just how God led me to the place and time where I am writing this article in this wonderful magazine.
“for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 3:23 KJV
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Romans 10:9 NIV
“in the same way we who are many are one body in Christ and individually members of one another.”
Romans 2:5 HCSB
Leslie Harder
SHENANDOAH BAPTIST
12 April 25
ROCKY MOUNT, NC
What a beautiful day it turned out to be. We are so blessed and thankful for all the bikes and the riders and church members and friends that came. We had over 50 bikes this year, more than we had ever had. We had to find more table and chairs, and that was OK.
We started the day with our Prayer Circle under a beautiful waving American Flag displayed by Woods Machine of Rocky Mount. Many thanks to Tommy Woods for this every year. After a brief welcome from me, Lori Davis, I asked our youth director, Calvin Peacock to lead us in prayer for a great day of fellowship and safety on the ride.
We want to thank the Nash County Sherriff office for helping us get the first bikes out at 10:00. They enjoyed a 60 mile ride through Nash and Wilson counties. The stops this year included: Harper’s Nursery/Wendy’s Hole in the Wall Boutique, Cyclemax, Big Rock Power Sports & Marine and JD’s Grocery and Grill ending up back at Shenandoah Baptist Church where the rest of the fun began.
Each rider was treated to a hot dog lunch with all the trimmings as well as a goodie bag filled with items donated by some our sponsors.
We had o ver 125 sponsors/donators this year with countless door prizes and gift cards. We had several of the prize values between $100 and $400 to help us in our mission to raise money for the Shenandoah youth ministries and outreach. Again this year we were blessed with donations for a raffle.
8th ANNUAL SCRIPTURE
The winner of the car was Sherry Parker! Congrats!
BAPTIST CHURCH
SCRIPTURE
RUN 2025
Story: Lori Davis
Photos: Roger Martin, Catina Cary, Blue Knights MC XXI & Lori Davis
We started selling the tickets last fall and it was a great success. 1st prize was a 2012 Fiat Sport won by Sherry Parker. The 2nd prize was an AR Semi Automatic won by John Lee and then the 3rd prize was season passes for two to the Rudy Theatre in Selma won by Katherine Zachry. Thanks to everyone that participated.
In total, with the run, the door prizes, 50/50, cake auction and concessions, we raised over $12,500. We thank each and every person that bought even 1 ticket and we ask God’s blessings so that this money will be used to HIS glory and HIS only.
God blessed us with this idea of a Scripture Run over 8 years ago and it has grown and evolved every year. It is a lot of hard work but the rewards are so great. Many kids will be going to camp that otherwise might not be able to afford to go. If even one life is changed because of all this, then we are truly blessed and thankful.
We have so many loving and faithful friends that help make this happen every year and I thank God for all of them. The Bible says “ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” Prov 3:5. When you do that, you cannot go wrong
God Bless all of you that donated, prayed and attended this year’s event. Next year will be here before you know it and we hope you will plan on joining us.
Behind Barz Petz
You can always find a free copy of Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine at Tyrrell County Visitors Center in Columbia, NC!!!
Pictured here are Faye Kirkman and Marie Cutrell. 203 S. Ludington Dr. Columbia, NC 27925
While there, enjoy a walk on the paved path down by the Scuppernong River, just behind the center! Photo courtesy of Melynda “Moe” Snead.
Livin' The Life
MBHD Gets Gold
We want to give a HUGE SHOUTOUT to our Service Department for being the proud recipient of the Gold Premier Service Award from Harley-Davidson for 2024! Here at Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, we always strive for excellence, and their hard work and dedication just goes to show that amazing things are accomplished by amazing people who show up and give it their all every single day! Congratulations on this outstanding achievement y’all, you guys are DA BOMB! ~ Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson
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~ Doobie
OBX HOG Great Ride!
HARBINGER, NC
Thanks everyone for coming out today 172.5 miles in the books from our house. Let’s do it again soon. Outer Banks HOG is about riding motorcycles with our brothers and sisters in a great biker community.
Livin' The Life
New Eason Model
Congrats to Joey Eason on your new baby arriving this year! He or she will be a little biker, for sure! We can’t wait to see pictures soon!
Reading of The Names
RALEIGH, NC
April 5, 2025
Reading of the Names, Ceremony...
North Carolina Vietnam Veterans, Inc. has held this Accounting of our Prisoners Of War / Missing In Action on the 1st Saturday of every month - for 35 years! This month, CVMA NC 15-6 & 15-6a of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association were the Guest Readers. ‘Till They ALL Come Home!!! ~ OB JAMMER
Story: 2Timer
Lets recap on the motorcycle situation. The last time y’all read my article, my bike was on its way to the shop. I’m happy to say she is out and much much better than how she was when she went in. The clutches were replaced and there is a list of other problems she had but brothers and sisters, she is running like your refrigerator. I was so happy when my bro called and said hey bro, your bike is ready for pick up. HELL YEAH!!! I as any biker would had to ride it back home, right? There’s no time for hooking up a trailer. I asked my wife to run me over to the shop and there I was in the passenger seat all excited like a kid with a new basketball heading to the park. I was ready son!
The bike was dirty as shit when I brought it over, kinda embarrassing I’m not going to lie. So that was my second detail once I got her home. I also waxed her, too. Now that the bike was running great and looking great, I was ready for a ride with my brothers, and as luck would have it
2Cents from
Hello my Happy
it was time again for the Tuckahoe MC Biker Olympics. I don’t know if you have ever been but it’s the one event that you should go to if you claim to be a old school biker.
I’m pretty sure if you own a motorcycle, you have seen just about every biker movie known to man. We’ve all seen, Easy Rider and Above The Law but there’s that select few bikers who’ve seen Stone Cold. That’s kinda sorta of the way these Biker Games play out. There are several events that take place and each one can be a bit of a challenge. I can’t tell you each game but trust me they are definitely fun to participate in and fun to watch.
I don’t think people know the excitement they are missing. You see when you first obtain a motorcycle, you are all excited. The feel of the bike, the uncertainty of your abilities. All the what ifs that pour in to your mind. You know, safety should of course be a forever presence in your mind. Then once you hit the rode. That’s when the rush starts to happen. The twist of the throttle and instantly you feel this high that runs all over you. Now you are hooked. That’s when every motorcycle movie or show has now become you top search on Google.
You see other people riding and you know you are hooked when that makes you want to ride. It’s a thrill man! But the movies and shows don’t really hit you right in the thumper just yet. That’s because they are movies. They are not real, but I can tell you what is real! The biker games. You will really appreciate the real when it comes to the biker games in real life. All those stories you heard about bikers doing some cool shit. That’s at the games.
from 2Timer...
Happy Riders!!
There’s so much going on, and you are surrounded by like minded people. There’s nothing cooler than watching the slow race on motorcycles. You got to know your ability and understand your balance. It’s not just balance though. You’ve got to sometimes go a good amount of time with your bike standing still without your boots touching the dirt! It can be a challenge! Then there’s one of my favorites. The game called, “Honey, I’m home”. You got to be portraying that you are doing the nasty with a lucky volunteer or your partner hahahaha! Then the crowd will holler!
HONEY I’M HOME!!! You’ve got to jump off the bunk put on some fireman’s pants then jump through a freestanding window frame, then run over to your bike, crack it and get out of there in the fastest time. The fastest time recorded is the winner!
I know it may sound a little questionable, but trust me it’s funny and you will have a great time. We look forward to this event every year! I usually take time off from work if it falls on a Saturday that I need to come in because it’s so fun. Not to forget to mention you can meet different people from all walks of life. Different people, different Clubs, and it’s all very comforting.
With the date of the event usually falling in April, it kinda opens the start of the fair weather riders dusting off their motorcycles.
I’m sorry, I had to throw that shot out there hahahaha! Trust me, I’m not no spring chicken, myself. I too wil l stick that big toe outside the door and see if it’s a great time to twist that wick!
Well I’m going to leave y’all now. I can’t wait to see y’all sharing the breeze!
2Timer
Goat Fest 2025:
Cook-Off Set to Sizzle for a Cause
Nash County, NC
As the smoke rises and the aroma of slow-cooked meats fills the air, Goat Fest 2025 is gearing up to be a flavorful showdown with a heartwarming mission. Hosted by Kitchen Goat Feeds LLC and sanctioned by the prestigious Southern Barbecue Network, the event promises a full day of fierce competition, community spirit, and generosity
Set against the backdrop of Eastern North Carolina’s rich barbecue. tradition, this year’s cook-off will bring together pitmasters from. across the region to battle it out in three categories: pulled pork, ribs, and chili. The stakes are high, with the coveted title of Grand Champion and a $500 top prize on the line.
But the real victory lies beyond the trophy and prize money. Every dollar raised beyond the cost of the event will go directly toward purchasing grocery gift cards for local cancer patients in Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Johnston, Wilson, Moore, Franklin, and Northampton counties. This initiative is part of Kitchen Goat Feeds’ broader mission to support families facing medical and financial hardship, ensuring that no one fighting cancer has to worry about putting food on the table.
Jason Knapp, CIO of Kitchen Goat Feeds, emphasized the dual purpose of Goat Fest. “This isn’t just about who makes the best barbecue—although that’s a big deal,” Knapp said with a smile. “It’s about community, compassion, and using what we love—cooking—to make a difference in people’s lives.”
With the Southern Barbecue Network’s sanctioning, the event gains not only credibility but also draws top-tier talent. Competitors will be judged by certified professionals who know good barbecue when they taste it, ensuring a fair and flavorful contest.
In addition to the cook-off, Goat Fest 2025 will feature live music from regional acts including Tony Jonez, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of mouthwatering food for attendees to enjoy. Organizers have set an ambitious fundraising goal of $30,000 in one day, all earmarked for grocery gift cards to ease the burden on those undergoing cancer treatment.
As the countdown to the big day continues, excitement is building— not just for the barbecue, but for the impact this event will have on families across the region. Goat Fest 2025 isn’t just a cook-off—it’s a movement, bringing the community together one plate at a time.
For more information or to get involved, visit thekitchengoat.com. . ~Jason Knapp
Cooking with The Kitchen Goat
FETTUCCINE IN CREAM, TOMATO, BASIL SAUCE
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic minced
1 c. fresh basil shredded
1 lb. fettuccine
2 T. Parsley chopped Parmesan cheese
Dice tomatoes. Place in sieve over bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Cook fettuccine noodles until tender; drain. In large cast iron frying pan , heat butter and sprinkle flourand add the cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Let simmer until reduced in half. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and basil and then add the noodles to sauce. Add drained tomatoesand parsley. Toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4-6 servings. May add chicken, turkey or shrimp pieces.
The “Kitchen Goat” Jason Knapp Once a history teacher, he now raises goats in Nash County, NC, but he’s always had a passion for cooking. At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, he started posting cooking videos on YouTube.
“I called it ‘Cooking a la Quarantine’ and once everything lifted up someone said, ‘Why don’t you call it ‘Kitchen Goat’ and I said, ‘That’s so stupid. Let’s try it,’” Read more about the Kitchen Goat on his Facebook page where you can follow along for more recipes and see what he is doing for local cancer patients.
www.facebook.com/jasonknappthekitchengoat
It’s in the darkest valleys of life that we learn to focus on the light that is creating the shadows....
It took me losing everything I had to really appreciate the little things God does, in fact I’ve come to understand that those little things are actually big things and they’re the things that matter most. A.W. Tozer said the urgent things in life are rarely important and the important things in life are rarely urgent.....I have a much deeper appreciation for those words now than when I first read them 20 years ago.
I’ve been hearing from a lot of people who are in bad shape and are about to give up and my heart breaks for all of them. I can relate to almost every situation these people are in, some have lost a spouse or child, some have lost jobs and are looking at being homeless and others are facing serious health problems. I understand too well how it feels to lose everything and most of the people in your life and I know what wanting to give up and die feels like too. For almost 2 full years after my wife died I just wanted to fade-away and die but I fought through all the stuff trying to convince me to give up. I’m really not sure if it was my faith or stubbornness that has gotten me through the last 10 years but I give all the credit to God for being alive today.
I’ve faced being in the middle of the desert alone and hungry and having to choose whether I should eat or buy gas and I’ve spent many nights having to sleep on Bullwinkle. Loneliness and hopelessness were the only feelings I had for what felt like an eternity but something kept me in the fight.
I remember being in the darkest hours of my life and desperately wanting to escape it but I was almost paralyzed by the surrealness of what I was going through and I couldn’t find any way to go forward.
The Bullwinkle Chronicles
It was several months before I even began to be able to see a way through the darkest valley I had ever been in...
I don’t know what I would have done if that still small voice in the back of my mind hadn’t been whispering peace to my spirit. I’m still homeless, almost broke and I’m still lonely but because of what I’ve had to endure I have a much better perspective on life and an appreciation for things I once took for granted. I count it an honor to have been chosen to endure this life because I have been able to give others that are in the darkest days of their lives the same comfort I received. I would never have chosen to spend the last days of my life this way but my life is not my own....
Last December when I thought my riding days were behind me and I had made the decision to give Bullwinkle to my son I was an emotional wreck and quite literally wanted to fade away until God took me home. I had given all I had to give and felt more empty and alone than I had since my wife died but once again that still small voice whispered in my mind to not give up yet so I refused to let myself become depressed and withdraw from the ministry God had ordained for me. I struggled with being without a scooter for the first time in over 50 years but an even more difficult struggle about being scooterless was how powerful of a ministry tool scooters, especially Bullwinkle, had been. The struggle to deal with not having Bullwinkle anymore was exasperated by the fact that I could never afford to buy another smaller scooter but I still couldn’t give up ministering in the scooter world.
I had prayed, not with a whole lot of faith, for God to somehow get me on another scooter and particularly a smaller model Harley like a Dyna but
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I knew I could never be able to afford one on my $1,000.00 a month income. For a couple of months I was feeling lonelier than normal and pretty much of no value because I was nowhere near as mobile as I had been for nearly 10 years but a few weeks ago the weather changed and I was seeing and hearing scooters in the canyons and it began to intensify the feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. I can’t articulate how low and out of touch I felt, especially since almost all of the relationships I’ve developed over the past 10 years were directly related to riding scooters…
I had refused to allow myself to stop ministering but I was resigned to the ‘fact’ that my days on 2 wheels were behind me….when I was at my lowest point I saw the verse of scripture that says ‘His thoughts are not my thoughts and His ways are not my ways’ fulfilled. While I was trying to adjust my attitude and perspective about living life and ministering without a scooter God was chuckling because He was orchestrating circumstances that would put me back on 2 wheels.
I was humbled, thankful and blessed beyond my wildest imagination when a very close friend and pastor in Wichita said he wanted to give me one of his scooters. I had a really hard time accepting such a gift but I had prayed for a Dyna and my friend Dave would put one in my hands if I would receive it. As I write this I’m in Wichita at Dave’s getting the scooter ready to ride back to Colorado tomorrow….
So often we have such a limited vision because circumstances appear insurmountable and we tend to surrender to them. One would think that after being a believer for decades I’d never leave God out of the equation in any situation but I did….I’m sure there are other people who are at a critical point in their lives and have given up on seeing their desire fulfilled but I want to encourage everyone not to count God out of their equation. Just as He has done for me He can and will do for anyone who dares to believe He exists and that He will bless those of us who seek to know truth and experience a genuine relationship with Him…
To know Him and to make Him known is all He requires of any of us….
Blue Knights NC Chapter XXI
Nash County, NC
The Blue Knights NC Chapter XXI (21) is located in Nash County, and we meet at the Rocky Mount monthly. Our President is Tim Braddy, Vice President is Tim Mehuse, and Secretary is Bill Davis. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of riding and helping our community. We look forward again this year to teaming with other local Blue Knight chapters, such as Chapter 2 (Wake County) and Chapter 12 (Johnston County), to help our local communities with charity rides and fundraising events.
Our chapter is also planning to team with Flying Iron Harley Davidson (NC’s best kept secret) located at 928 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. We plan to have a tent there during many of their worthwhile events and have a great partnership with them throughout the year.
We recently participated in a wonderful charity ride (Scripture Run) at Shenandoah Baptist Church that is located at 3894 Shenandoah Dr., Rocky Mount, NC, on April 12. We received a safety briefing, word of prayer for the riders and event, and had a wonderful route where we visited several local
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Story & photos: Anthony
businesses, and the Church raised funding for their annual youth ministry trip. We enjoy helping others in the community and, with the help of our members and other partners, look forward to helping our local communities again this year.
Chapter 21 will host a Blessing of the Bikes on May 3, 2025, at the Rocky Mount Fraternal Order of Police Lodge (2831 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804). Registration will begin at 9:30 am and the blessing will be at 11:00 am. We will then leave for the ride at 11:30 and food will be served upon our return at 12:45 Please come by and have your bikes “blessed” with a prayer over all riders and motorcycles.
Finally, a big thank you to Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine for keeping everyone up to date on all things motorcycle.
Membership in the PGR
I’d like to clarify, the PGR does not have chapters. We are not a motorcycle club, riding club, or riding group. We are a national non-profit with national and regional leadership along with state captains who are responsible for the activities within their state. Our mission is to honor those who have served. We have a presence in all 50 states.
We are very active in NC, and I would suggest you join and get out to a mission to learn more.
To join the PGR, follow this link: www.patriotguard. org. If that link doesn’t work for you, go to our main website: www.patriotguard.org and select the Join Today link in the top right corner. On the screen that opens, input your information and click the Register button.
Once you’ve gotten registered and signed in, be sure to subscribe to missions for your state (Members -> Subscribe to Missions). When you get notification of one that you can attend, simply show up and introduce yourself to the Ride Captain in charge.
Membership is open to everyone; you don’t have to have a motorcycle or be a veteran. There are no member dues or meetings, and no requirements to join, except respect for our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Bob Williams
Charles Bullock
PGR Operations North Carolina State Captain 29
MURALS & MOTORSICKLES
This is a contest of grand adventure. Riding your motorsickle and seeking out murals for chances at killer prizes!
Murals have become very popular and they are scattered throughout this great country of ours. You can see them on downtown buildings in cities and rural communities, even on barns along the countryside.
A muralist is an artist who creates large-scale paintings or artworks on walls, ceilings or other permanent surfaces.
A great example is the photo pictured above! It is a killer mural found by Gailmarie and Ralphie in Exter, PA!
Check out the facing page for some more examples of amazing murals contestants have found in this great country of ours!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENTER AND WIN KILLER PRIZES!!!
To be a participant in the Murals & Motorsickles contest:
A. You will have to sign up/register by deadline (Deadline is 31 May 2025).
B. Cost is $50 per person.
C. You will be given a towel with the event info to hold or place on your motorsickle for photos.
D. Points will be given for each mural where photo is taken. Two ways to submit photos...via email: behindbarz333@gmail.com or via text: 252-314-8589
Points will be awarded as follows...
1 point = Photo of you, towel, mural.
2 points = Photo of motorcycle, towel, mural.
5 points = Photo of you, motorcycle, towel, Mural.
(Murals & Motorsickles towel must be visible in all photos. Understandably not all instances are safe to include motorcycle in photo.)
E. You must list city and state where mural is located.
F. Anyone can sign up and participate from anywhere in the USA.
G. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate. You can request a form via email or by downloading one from the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568540344932 After completing it you can email the completed form (we accept Paypal) or mail it in with payment.
A “Murals & Motorsickles” towel and sticker will be shipped to you. The rest is up to you. No set destination. No set list of murals to find. Any mural found in the USA is eligible for points.
As photos are submitted they will be posted to the “Murals & Motorsickles” page on Facebook. Deadline for mural picture entries is 31 Aug 25. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners will be announced in September. Surprise drawings will be held each month from submitted photos for monthly prizes!
By signing up and paying to participate you give Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine permission to use your photos in the print and online magazine, plus on any social media platforms.
Gailmarie #058 & Ralphie in Exter, PA.
Above you can see a few examples of the Murals & Motorsickles submissions we have received. You can go to the Facebook page and see many more. You still have time to enter and win some killer prizes from the sponsors here on this page! Deadline to enter is 31 May 25. In January we gave away a $100 gift card from Flying Iron HD of Rocky Mount, NC. In February we gave away 2 $50 gift cards to Boneyard Harley-Davidson in Winterville, NC. The March drawing was for 2 $50 gift cards to Myrtle Beach HarleyDavidson in Myrtle Beach, SC..
We will draw every month until the end of the contest. So, that leaves us with April, May, June, July and August!!! You just have to be a registered participant. All the rules and info are on the facing page here. And you know what they say, you gotta get in it to win it!
Facebook Murals and And Motorsickles
Sondra #313 Murfreesboro, TN
Kathie #028 Carthage, NC
Kathy #816 Kannapolis, NC
Jim #490 Fayetteville, NC
Gail #044 Chapel Hill, NC
Roy #068 Chadbourn, NC
Blue Knights LEMC
Blue Knights Chapter 2 and 12: Supporting the Community Through Upcoming Events
The Blue Knights Chapter 2 has a full calendar of upcoming events that they encourage everyone to be part of and support. Your participation helps them continue their valuable community service work throughout the year.
April
2025
April 12: The Blue Knights will support The American Legion’s 3rd annual “Be The One” Suicide Prevention Charity Ride. The event begins in Fayetteville, NC, with pickup points in Selma and Dudley, before concluding at American Legion Post 265 in Jacksonville, NC.
April 26: Blue Knights Chapter 17 will host their Officer Down Ride in Wilmington.
May 2025
May 10: Blue Knights Chapter 2 will participate in the 13th Annual NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation Red Helmet Ride.
May 17: Continuing their commitment to community safety, the Blue Knights will escort the Tour De Cure Bicycle Ride, an event supporting people recovering from or living with diabetes.
May 23-25: The Blue Knights Mason Dixon Conference, hosted by BKNC 8, will take place in Greenville, NC.
May 30-31: Look for the Blue Knights Chapter 2 tent at the Angier Bike Fest. They’ll have raffle tickets on sale for exciting prizes worth coming to see!
June
2025
June 21: A highlight for the Blue Knights is the Knights of Solomon Oxford Orphanage Ride. This event holds special significance for the members, who are dedicated to supporting these children through donations and participation. It’s truly heartwarming to witness the children’s joy when they see all the motorcycles arriving.
June 28: BKNC 12 will host their Honor the Fallen Officer Ride.
September 2025
September 20: Mark your calendars for the Blue Knights NC Chapter 2’s biggest event of the year— their Motor Muscle Excursion Event/Ride, co-hosted with Whole Vet. All proceeds will be split between these two organizations to fund their community service initiatives. Join them for a great time and delicious food!
October 2025
October 10: The Blue Knights NC Chapter 2 will escort the Tour De Femme, helping to keep these amazing and strong women cyclists safe throughout their ride. I encourage everyone to support these dedicated community servants. The Blue Knights can only continue their important work with your participation and generosity
Story and Photos: Samantha Raybon
WESTSIDE TWINS
1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
29 March 25
STATESVILLE, NC
What an incredible celebration!!! Our One Year Anniversary Party was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU...our amazing community, loyal customers, and the awesome folks who came out to support Whole Vet. From the food to the music, the rides to the laughter...every moment was unforgettable. Thank you for making this event so special. We’re proud to stand with Hobo and even prouder to ride with all of you. Let’s do it again next year!
Great Things Accomplished Because of Great Bikers
SHALLOTTE, NC
Sea Breeze Harley-Davidson Family Day
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What a fantastic family day here at Sea Breeze Harley-Davidson!
A HUGE thank you to our amazing local heroes at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s department and Shallotte Fire Department. We truly couldn’t have made this event happen without your support and dedication!
From exploring helicopters and fire trucks to enjoying delicious pizza and ice cream, it’s been a day filled with laughter and community spirit. We hope this inspires the next generation of HD enthusiasts!
Thank you to everyone who could be a part of this memorable day!
CHARLESTON, SC
Low Country Harley-Davidson
2nd Annual Polar Plunge Charity Ride
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Thank you to everyone who came to our 2nd Annual Polar Plunge Charity Ride on February 26th!
We had over 55 bikes and raised a little over $1200 for Low Country Veterans Home! Without y’all we couldn’t do what we do, so thank you again to everyone who came out to support
Great Things Accomplished Because of Great Bikers
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC
American Legion Riders NC Post 116
Below: The American Legion Riders, NC Post 116 rallied together on 22 March to bring awareness of colon cancer and the importance of early detection. This team, along with our many sponsors and volunteers, raised $2,800 that will be used for colon cancer research and to reduce the screening age for colon cancer.
Shout out to the businesses that supported this event: Garden State Grill, Monkey Ink, Tobacco Road HD, Mulligan’s, Garibaldi’s, Barry’s Cafe, Ruckus Pizza, Black Dog Bottle Shop, Ugly Mug Bean & Brew, and Cycle Gear. Also thanks to Joey, Trish, and Gator for their generous donations. Thanks to all who came out and participated in this event!
WINTERVILLE, NC
Boneyard Harley-Davidson 9/11 Veteran’s Benefit Ride
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out today for our 9/11 Veteran’s Benefit Ride! We couldn’t have asked for better weather or better company. Your support and generosity helped us raise over $700 for Homes for Our Troops, an incredible organization that builds specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
We’re proud to stand with our veteran community—and we couldn’t do it without all of you. Ride safe, and thank you again for making today such a success!
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The Northern Sportsman Gold Sand, NC
Blue Knights Wake County Chapter 2
Spring Hope Barber Spring Hope, NC
Here’s what’s happening in May & June at your local arts council!
Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon
May 17 | 7PM
$15 Adv./$20 Door
June7 | 7PM
$15 Adv./$20 Door
Resin & Crush Stained Glass
Instructed by Angela Von Canon
Tuesday, May 6 : 6-8:30PM th
$55 General ($50 Members)
Wood Burning-Baseball Cap
Instructed by Regina Pena
Thursday, May 22 : 6-8:30PM nd $35 General ($30 Members)
Raisin’ Resin Family Class
Instructed by Angela Von Canon
Tuesday, May 27 : 6-8:30PM th
$65 per pair (one adult & one youth age 6-17)
Acrylic Painting on Door Hange
Instructed by Kim Valentine Wed. May 28 6PM | $40 th:
4-Week Guitar Session
Instructed by Joseph Barrett Ages 6-106! | June 2, 9, 16, & 23 30-minute sessions available from 2-6PM | $140
New Dance Sessions | Ages 3-12
Instructed by Caroline Proctor Visit us online or call the office for schedules, session length, & cost by age group!
Wood Burning-Charcuterie Board
Instructed by Regina Pena Thurs. June 5 6PM | $40 th:
Wood Burning-Gourd Birdhouse
Instructed by Regina Pena Thurs. June 19 6PM | $35 th:
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Instructed by Kim Valentine Wed. June 25 6PM | $35 th:
Our summer camp schedule is now available!
Nashville Elementary Student Art Exhibit & Reception: May 15 | 6PM th
Artventurous Arts & Crafts Mini Fair - May 31 | 9A-2P st
* Vendor spots still available!
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Hunter made it around the world and back in one piece. Yesterday was a blessing for sure. Happy to spend time with our youngin!
JESSIE BRITT
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“I’ll Meet You Half way”
the good news!
Rodger Duvall ~ Jesus Freak Thee Redeemed House biker Church
Have you ever had a conversation where that statement is agreed upon?
It may happen with this agreement at the end of a conversation.
If it has, then both parties have expressed their need to only do their half of the ride to meet up.
Once ya meet, the next destination will be together. Unless of course, you only met half way in order to go separate ways.
This is the halfway point for the 6 Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine issues of 2025. This 3/6 th issue is a turning point for me.
It has been an honor to write thoughts the Holy Spirit reveals.
Over the years I’ve expressed these thoughts with transparency in hopes to capture someone’s attention... as they read through the magazine.
Thank you for reading here, it’s been a good ride.
You’ve met me half way by reading this, I’ve met you together when you make your way to find the may/ June issue. I’ve done my part and you met me half way by opening up the magazine that was found. And as you flip through the articles I feel good about all that’s shared.
Thank you for meeting with me through all of these Devotions and hearing me out.
For 2025 I have 3 more to write. Have you met someone half way? To where both halves make wholeness.
If you have then your half is where you are together wholly, right where there are no halves only wholeness.
Jesus is willing to meet everyone half way in this life ride, except He went out of His way to do it all for you. It’s already done.
Jesus went away in order to prepare a place for you, if this were not so He would have told you.
Whatever the distance He will come get you so you’ll never have to ride your half alone.
He’s riding on a horse powered supernatural fate for you, destined to bring those willing free in the wind together.
In Jesus’ name, “Going my way? Let’s meet up” to destiny.
Let’s Ride... “Jesus Freak” Rodger.
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We are working to ensure events listed in Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine are as up to date as possible. Please be sure to confirm the status of any & all events before making plans to attend by calling or emailing the event contact person listed with event.
MAY
3
ROCKY MOUNT, NC
Blue Knights XXI Blessing of The Bikes FOP Lodge 2831 N. Church St. Reg 9:30am-11am. 11am Introduction/Bike Blessing. 11:30 county ride. 12:45 food served. door prizes and 50/50. Public welcome! To benefit Cops & Kids.
More info/updates: Facebook Blue Knights NC XXI (events)
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KINSTON, NC
3rd Annual Bikers For Christ Coastal Plains Bike Show
@BBQ Fest on The Neuse Entrance at Queen & North St. $20 entry fee. Trophies cruier/touring. $100 Best In Show. Reg 10am-2pm. Judging 3pm. For mor einfo: Styxx 252-560-6095 Doc 252-670-0770
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DURHAM, NC
International Female Ride Day
Raging Bull HD 300 Muldee St.
Join Stilettos on Steel NC for IFRD 2025 at Raging Bull. Ride begins at 9:30am. Riding to American Classic Motorcycle Museum in Asheboro for lunch. All ladies welcome!
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N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Benefit Ride For Tracis Burker
The Harley Shop At The Beach 4002 Hwy 17 S. Reg 9am-10:30. KSU 10:45. Lunch provided back at The Harley Shop at The Beach at 12pm. $10 riders. $5 passengers. For more info: 843-663-5555
3 SANFORS, NC
Ride With Souls Memorial & Fundraiser Poker Run
Honda Sazuki of Sanford 3128 S. Horner
Ending at the American Legion. Reg 8am. KSU 10am. $20/All vehicles welcome. Music, prize raffles, 50/50, food truck & vendors. More info: Cindy 919-721-5599
3 NASHVILLE, NC
Goat Fest 2025 3rd Annual 624 Wollet Mill Rd.
See page 23 in this issue for all the details!
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RALEIGH, NC
Infedels MC Sanford Chapter $1,000 Poker Run
Tobacco Road HD 1126 S. Saunders St. $20 rider. $10 passenger. Additional hands $10. For more info: www.RideforaChild.com
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HICKORY, NC
Catawba County Firefighter’s Burned Children Fund and Red Knights NC #21 Present Poker Run For Burns Blue Ridge HD 2002 13th Ave Dr. SE.
End at Sherrills Ford Fire Headquarters $25 single rider. $30 double riders. More info: Melissa 828-850-2752
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YORKTOWN, VA
International Female Ride Day
Hampton Roads HD 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy. 10am-1pm. Ladies, come join us for International Female Ride Day where the ladies of the Hampton Roads HOG Group will lead you on a special ride. When the ride is over and you get back to the dealership, the Gentlemen of the Hampton Roads HOG Chapter will have a hot lunch ready for you. No charge. More info: 757-872-7223
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WASHINGTON, NC
Boneyard HD Bike Night at Ribeyes of Washington 238 Stewart Parkway. 6pm-9pm. Live music, raffles, giveaways. Enjoy a complimentary drink with a drink ticket on us. For more info: 252-439-1345
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SOUTH CAROLINA Spring Bike Week
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ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
Cruisin’ For A Cure 18th AnniversaryAmerican Legion Post 38 717 American Legion Rd. (Over $30,000 in raffles) 9am-3pm. Car/bike/truck/ registration 9am-11am. Food, drinks, live DJ! Rain or Shine! For more info contact: Ricky Gupton 252-203-1093 See ad on pages 20-21.
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SHALLOTTE, NC
Combat Vets SOHO Poker Chip Run
Sea Breeze HD 100 Harley-Davidson Dr. Reg 10am - 12pm. $20 rider. $10 passenger. $5 extra hand. 50/50 drawing, raffles, Best & Worst hand at 4pm. For more info: CVMA15-13.com
Eventz Behind Barz
Many more events at our Facebook page below:
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PRINCE GEORGE, VA
Mother’s Day Celebration
Colonial HD 1701 Temple Parkway
Burgers and hotdogs served by Boys II Men MC starting at 11am. Test rides all day. More info: 804-861-4700
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KENLY, NC
13th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree Motorcycle Show Kenly 95 Petro 923 Johnston Pkwy. 10am...all events are free to see. Reg 10am-12pm for bikes and cars, super trucks and more. Full schedule of events here: https://kenly95.com/trucker.../2025-schedule-of-events/
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Lady’s Intro To Riding Workshop
Southside HD 385 N. Witchduck Rd.
Free workshop hosted by ladies for ladies. 11am-3pm. will teach you about different styles of bikes, how to properly fit a bike for your body, and which clothing is most important and safest, just to name a few things. No motorcycle license? No problem! You will even get chance to saddle up and put a Harley through the gears on our Jump Start test ride machine. There is a limit to 20 spaces for this event, so we are asking all interested parties to register by using the form below: https://www.southside-hd.com/Ladies-Intro-to-Riding
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA
VFW Riders 11th Annual Four Season’s Poker Run
American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25 7609 Marshall Ave. Reg. 9am. First bike out 10:30am. Last bike in 2:30pm. $25 per rider. $15 passenger. For more info: Morningstar Misa-Graves 540-815-7563 Rain or shine!
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Spring Rally Kick-Off Party
The Boathouse 201 Fantasy Harbour Lane 4pm-8pm. FREE food, Happy Hour specials, Live music, FREE H-D giveaways and door prizes. This event is 100% free to all riders! More info: 843-369-5555 See pages 26-27 in this issue.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Biker Rodeo
The Rat Hole Of Myrtle Beach 3833 Socastee Blvd. Bar contests nightly. Cash prizes. Support gear welcome. Main bar opens 10am daily. All riders welcome! Free entry to 15+ acres of fun! $1 beer every day! Rat Hole merch available. Vendors open Monday May 12th. 18+ after 8pm. See ad on inside cover of this issue.
MAY
13
MURRELLS INLET, SC
Spring Rally Sunset Cruise
Eventz Behind Barz
Wicked Tuna 2nd Ave. Pier 5:30pm...$75 per person includes dinner buffet with shrimp, chicken coleslaw & hushpuppies. 1 drink tickets. Additional ones available for purchase. This is a 90 minute sunset cruise. After return to Wicked Tuna to draw winners for HD door prizes. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ spring-rally-sunset-cruise-tickets-1312880503929?fbclid=IwY2xjawJvveVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHk6-qEaZZaHYwp-8f0MVdZZPULCvV-qMsLwSPfGD3_NNQiYBv_bnMmzq_0zv_aem_qyDVXHqUXh8xZkd9BPhdpg
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N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Grumpy’s Biker Breakfast
The Harley Shop At The Beach 4002 Hwy 17 South. 9am-11am. FREE breakfast courtesy of Eggs Up Grill! Come mingle with our dealership staff, start your day with a full belly, grab some FREE H-D giveaways, and enjoy everything the 2025 Cruisin’ the Coast Spring Rally has to offer!
For more info: 843-663-5555 See pages 26-27 in this issue!
Happy Father's Day!
We are working to ensure events listed in Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine are as up to date as possible. Please be sure to confirm the status of any & all events before making plans to attend by calling or emailing the event contact person listed with event.
MAY
15
MURRELLS INLET, SC
Spring Rally Bike Night
At The Tuna Shak 4123 US-17 Bus. 6pm-9pm. Live music, happy hour food and drink specials, FREE H-D giveaways and door prizes, and lots of fun! More info: 843-369-5555 See pages 26-27 in this issue.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Scenic Rally Ride
The Sneaky Beagle 5040 Carolina Forest Blvd. 9am-11am. As usual, we’re going out with a bang and ending the 2025 Crusin’ the Coast Spring Rally on a high note with our Scenic Rally Ride! Take in all of the beauty the Grand Strand has to offer on this gorgeous, nearly two-hour ride, all for a great cause! $15 per rider & $5 per passenger with all proceeds going to the Rivertown Riders Rubber Side Down Foundation, which helps local bikers and their families during times of need. FREE breakfast, while supplies last. DJ, 50/50. KSU: 11am with the ride being led by the Rivertown Riders. AFTER PARTY @LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL 4846 Hwy 17 S. Unit 60. 1pm - 4pm. FREE food! Live music! FREE H-D giveaways & door prizes! This unique ride is the perfect way to end your week here in Myrtle Beach, so come on out and spend a fun Saturday with us! More info: 843-369-5555 or 843-663-5555
See pages 26-27 in this issue!
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JACKSONVILLE, NC
Hot Dog Saturday @New River HD 2394 Wilmington Hwy.
Local clubs & organizations dish out hot dogs, chips, & water while raising funds for causes that keep our community roaring. It’s the perfect excuse to hang with your fellow riders, swap stories, & fuel up. Let’s face it, nothing tastes better than a hot dog with a side of doing good. 11am-2pm. More info: 910-346-9997
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LOUISBURG, NC
Original Vietnam Vets MC
@ Old School Detail & Bike Shop 572 M.C. Wilder Rd. $20 bikes and riders. 12pm-6pm. BYOB. Venders welcome! More info: George 252-767-2724 See ad on page 43.
MAY
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JOHNSON CITY, TN
Bike Show Extravaganza 2025
Wrecking Crew HD 3518 Bristol Hwy. Starts 10am. More info: 423-283-0422
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RALEIGH, NC
Laps of Honor
Tobacco Road HD 1126 S. Saunders St. Reg 10am. KSU 11am. Ending at the new US Veterans Corps building for lunch. Fore more info: 919-832-2261
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STANTONSBURG, NC
WILCO Dragon Slayers Summer Party 6420 Knights Mill Rd.
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music by Steel Sta\ nding, cold drinks, great food and more. raffle tickets for gun giveaway. Gates open at 1pm. Music starts at 5pm. Free food as long as it lasts. NO BYOB! Camping available. Cornhole, 50/50. MC by invitation only.
For more info: Paul 252-245-4597
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JACKSONVILLE, NC
Ride For Freedom
American Legion Post 265 146 Broadhurst Rd. Reg 9am-11:30am. KSU 12pm. No ride fee but cash donations accepted. 9am food trucks and vendors. Law enforcement escorted ride through Onslow County. More info: Paul 910-389-7319 or Bryan 910-526-4309
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MATTHEWS, NC
Bike Night
Independence HD 9205 E. Independence Blvd. 7pm-9pm. Free entry. Live DJ. Giveaways. For more info: 704-847-4647
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MEMPHIS, TN
Busted Knuckles Stunt Tour
Bumpus HD 2160 Whitten Rd. Memphis. Show times: 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm. This is America’s #1 all-Harley stunt show, featuring jaw-dropping tricks, insane wheelies, smokin’ burnouts, and heart-stopping stunts—all performed on real Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This is a free event! For more info: 901-372-1121
Eventz Behind Barz
Many more events at our Facebook page below:
JUNE
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NEW BERN, NC
Ride For A Cause.
Union Point Church 2912 Trent Rd.
Check-in 8am-11am. KSU 11am. Ride donation $35 per rider. More info: Jeff 316-833-4315
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
CVMA The Poker Chip Run
Southside HD 385 N. Witchduck Rd.
Re 8am-9:45am. KSU 10am. $20 rider. $10 passenger. $5 chip redraw. Post event reception will be held at Bubba’s 33 located at 1725 Debaun Ave. Chesapeake, VA. 2pm-6pm. More info: 757-499-8964
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JACKSONVILLE, NC
New River Harley-Davidson 21st Anniversary Celebration 2394 Wilmington Highway. 9am-3pm. BBQ Cook-Off sponsored by the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office. Vendors, music, raffles, food, family and fun! $5 event entry. More info: 910-346-9997 or www.newriverhd.com
Enter to win a 2024 Livewire S2 Del Mar value $15,499. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics NC. For more info: 910-346-9997
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CHASE CITY, VA
South Central Bike Fest 535 Jonbil Rd.
Thursday vendor and camp set up. Fri gates open 12pm. Food and vendors open. Cruise In bikes, cars & trucks. Live band, bike wash. Saturday gates open 7am. Food & vendoers 7am. DJ, audio sound, live bands, rodeo games, poker run, loudest bike, best tattoo, bike wash, best burnout! More info: Lee 434-210-1503 See ad on the back cover of this issue!!!
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MEMPHIS, TN
Father’s Day Car & Bike Show
Bumpus HD of Memphis 2160 Whitten Rd. Reg. 9am-1pm. Judging begins 11am. Trophy presentation 3pm. $25/vehicle. All vehicles welcome! Food and beverages available. Recognition of all veterans. For more info: 901-372-1121
JUNE
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JACKSONVILLE, NC
New River HD 2394 Wilmington Hwy.
Behind Barz
Red Knights MC NC Chapter 9 1st Annual Scavenger Hunt. Reg. rider 5 items from CHEW Program list. Passenger 5 items from CHEW Program list. Start 9am. KSU 10am-12:30pm. Winners announced at 1pm. For more info: 910-346-9997
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WINCHESTER, VA
Henry & William Evans Home For Children Charity Dice Run 330 E. Leicester Street. Backstreet Bar & Grill 104 Full House Dr. Check in 8:30am-9:45am. Briefing 9:45am. KSU 10am. Last bike out 10:30am. $20 rider. $10 passenger. $5 extra ticket. More info: 540-662-8520 or www.evanshome.org
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SMITHFIELD, NC
Blue Knights MC XXII LEMC Present Honor The Fallen Bulldog HD 1043 Outlet Center Dr. Reg 9am-10:30am. Safety briefing 10:45. KSU 11am. Rider $20. Pillion passenger $10. Cars $25. Includes lunch after the ride at Mt. Olive PH Church. 130 Ed Edmondson Rd Mt. Olive, NC. 50/50 and door prizes. Donations welcome. For more info: Albert 919-222-8624 or Chris 919-920-4164
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