With June being our 8th Anniversary here at TRMI, and celebrating that as well as our receiving of the National Coalition of Motorcyclist Silver Spoke Award, we have been feeling pretty damn good around here. We celebrated by having a staff Christmas party in June, along with our Anniversary party. We decided to do a Christmas party during this time of year so that we could actually ride with our staff. That would be a tall feat for a December or January timeframe party. It worked out pretty well despite the fact that not everyone could make it, and we missed them greatly, but we did have some fun. We decided to go for a ride, visit a few good sponsors of the magazine, and then come back to the Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa World Headquarters and head out to the range. The TRMI World Headquarters is also the Thunder Guns World Headquarters, and we wanted to share another love and freedom with our staff, so we shot the hell out of some paper and clay targets. Nothing like sharing in riding and burning gun powder to solidify the camaraderie of a crew! After range time, we came back and grilled some burgers and brats, and had a few cold beverages, and told a lot of stories and shared a lot of laughs. End result was a great day together for the Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa staff, and this was the least that we could do for every one of them that takes time out of their lives to help make this thing work. This is the 98th issue published under our ownership, and that is a great feat and could not be done without the wonderful staff. Thanks tons to the staff for helping to keep this thing going.
about how we live our lives. I feel that the past year has been good, and the spark of patriotism is coming back in this land that we call home. Exercise those freedoms we have, and do everything in your power to make sure that freedom prevails in the sometimes tumultuous times that we live in. Take a moment during the Independence Day celebrations to remember those that have fought and are fighting for our freedom. All things come with a cost, and to some, they have paid the ultimate price, so don’t let that all be for nothing by handing away any of our wonderful freedoms. This seems to be the time of year that the number of motorcycle crashes increase greatly. It always seems that August is highest, with July and September being about tied for second of deadliest months for motorcycle riders. Some reasons are fairly obvious, simply due to more motorcycles, more miles on those motorcycles, and more cars on the road. All of those together make it more dangerous. We would like to see all of you enjoy the ride and return home afterwards so make sure your rides are safe and road worthy. On top of that, ride straight, ride safe, ride defensively, and live to ride another day. One last note for this month, we have our third out of four months for the Tall Corn Run for the month of July. There are 15 new spots to check out this month, so be sure to Check In at as many spots as you can. This is also the first month that we get to list the monthly winners for the May Tall Corn Run. Look on the TCR pages for your number, and if listed, stop back at the spot you won to collect your prize. If you need a card or have to get a replacement card, stop in at any of the spots listed with an “R” and register. Get some more riding, have some more fun, and do so safely!
Many of the aforementioned activities could not have occurred without the level of independence that we have here in the good old U.S.A. It seemed fitting to bring that to everyone’s attention that just the simple day’s activities at our anniversary party could not have happened without the freedom to do as we want. We exercised a few of our Amendments, and continue to do that as much as possible. Vernon We have the choice to go where we want, to do what we want, to eat and drink what we want, and to make choices
On the Cover This month’s cover features a 1947 Indian Chief bobber owned by Roar into Harlan’s own Mike Wohlhutter. The only thing hotter than the bike that day was Lyric, the brunette beauty that stopped traffic to strike a pose next to it. Check out this bobber and all the other old iron you can handle at the July Roar into Harlan Bike Nite on the Square… July is antique bike nite, you won’t want to miss it! 4 - TRMI JULY 2018
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Robert Burns probably didn’t have motorcycles in mind when he penned the mouse poem, the one that says “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry”. Well, he should have because that pretty well sums up our ride season so far. Even the mice thing works as Karla is in the habit of calling our sons and myself “vermin boys”. Usually when we aren’t jumping through the proper hoops, as in something she thinks we should be doing and we are not, even though we probably don’t have a clue. I’m sure it’s a term of endearment though, as much as she uses it.
ourselves in spite of ourselves. And it rained.
Seems this season, most every time we have a ride or event coming something goes awry and we have had to scramble last minute logistical things to pull them off. Like last weekend where we had a three day ride to western Iowa planned since January. The bikes were ready, we had reservations and then work emergencies popped up delaying our early-morning departure until evening. Since we were still in town, Karla suggested we could get ourselves out of hot water with the family by staying a bit later for the granddaughters’ dance recital, then leaving. Ok, ok we can make it happen with a few adjustments. After work and a mad dash to theater we were treated to a two and a half hour dance extravaganza. All the time I kept thinking to myself, one more number and we will get on the road. Nope. Don’t get me wrong, we love our granddaughters and enjoy watching them do all the concerts, ball games, etc.… but when the old women involved with the dance school began going forward and usurping the little girls’ stage time to do several of their own numbers I started to lose it. I could see the hills and road slipping away. There is something a bit bent in these old gals dressing up in sparkly outfits like the little ones and trying to tap, shuffle-step and slide their way through multiple numbers. While the sight of the ride plans were rapidly fading the thing that wouldn’t fade was the sight of all the old gal-parts bouncing that weren’t meant to bounce. It was a good thing I didn’t have straws in my soda or I’d have been tempted to poke my eyes out. Fairness statement… It was a good reminder for the guys also. Not me - just a hypothetical situation, you know. Like if you are headed out the door to mow in jams, black socks and sandals and your wife marches you back in to change, then she says, “And put a shirt on or you will scare the neighbor kids.” Maybe you have reached that point also.
It’s easy to trip over logistics in our evershrinking hamster wheels and I’ve found as I get older my hamster wheel is getting a bit rusty, harder to turn and squeaks. Takes a lot more coffee and ibuprofen
Well, the recital finally ended, I did not go blind as I was afraid of happening, but I do still have a severe squint that I hope is not permanent. We survived, despite thinking otherwise, got home, chucked our ride plans and took the car. Everything turned out well, we had a great time with all our friends, visited places we probably would not have gone on the bikes and ended up enjoying
Blessings, Mark
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The Lord knew we would struggle with all these things. We get worked up and try to manipulate and manage; we get upset when things don’t go our way or plans change. That country song about making the Lord laugh by telling him your plans comes to mind, but he tells us to rest in him. The thing is, ultimately he is in control, not us and we are to trust in him. We can’t do it in our strength anyway. The Bible tells us in Romans that all things work together for good to those who love God. God wants us to call out to him. In 1st Peter we are told to “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Jesus said,” Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Amen, give it to him and receive from him. That’s all for this month. With all the rain I’m behind in the mowing, Karla’s at work, and anyway those neighbor kids need a good scaring.
Mark and Karla Cornick are area reps with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Find out more about CMA and God’s plan for you at www.cmausa.org .
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Catfish Charlie’s On the Mississippi River 1630 E. 16th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)582-8600 www.CatfishCharliesDubuque.com
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Bigfuuts Paint & Repair Baxter, IA 515-577-6730 Custom Paint & Fabrication After Hours Service & Parts Stereos-Electrical-Repairs
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Tattoos Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing 515-257-7940 3 Locations Des Moines * Ankeny www.luckygaltattoo.com
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Southwest Iowa Sandblasting Mike Magers 65162 Oxford Rd Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-249-3995
Bill’s Jewelry Shop 903 Main Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-236-1008 Rings Checked FREE!
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Farm Bureau Financial Services 208 Faith Ave Underwood, IA 51576 Shane.baker@fbfs.com 712-310-7475 or 402-379-3237
Jewelry
Creative Concepts Collision 422 Market Street Harlan, Iowa 51537 712.755.2231
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Recently TRMI’s very own eye in the sky, Ben, was out and about, just doing his thing, when he came across some random dude tearing up some pavement on two sneakers. Yes, I said sneakers. So of course, being inquisitive, Ben had to stop and ask the guy just what in the hell he was doing, running along carrying two flags, on the side of the highway, on such a hot day. Well it just so happened, that Ben’s curiosity landed him, and Atlantic News Telegraph writer Jennifer Nichols an inspirational story that was worthy of print. Check out an excerpt from Jennifer’s article below, and see just what inspired Brian Geerts to make his journey across Iowa on two feet.
‘The military teaches you it’s weak to ask for help in some instances, and that’s what shelters some people from getting help.’” Geerts said that along his journey people were very supportive and helpful, as well as curious like our own staff member, Ben. If you would like to help support Geerts’ efforts, you can do so via his Facebook page, “Veteran Flying Flag Across Iowa” or through his partnership with Operation Engage America at their website.
Taken from the Atlantic News Telegraph, Volume 237 – No. 126 courtesy of Staff Writer Jennifer Nichols “Brian Geerts served in the Marines between 1983 and 1987. Peace time. But he knows others in the service who haven’t had the same experience as he has. He has known friends who have tried to commit suicide, and others who have tried, and unfortunately are no longer living. Geerts decided last year he wanted to do something to raise awareness of suicide and post-traumatic stress, and decided to carry a flag and walk and run from Omaha, Nebraska to Bettendorf – his home town – by June 9. He’s also working with a group, Operation Engage America, which was created by two families that had lost sons in the military, and ‘offers support, awareness, education, and resources to Veterans, First Responders and their families,’ according to their website, operationengageamerica.org. He said the problem of military suicides is not new – he has a friend whose father committed suicide back in 1960 after serving in the Korean War – but he believes since the early 2000’s, the idea is more openly talked about, and that the Veterans Association (VA) is doing better getting people help who need Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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99 counties to tour on the bike, 99 counties to tour, take one down, drive on around, 2 counties to tour on the bike. A few years back a summer riding goal was to ride through each one of the counties of Iowa, and what was found was a wealth of interest and beauty. Each month we will revisit each county as a featured article. We will tell you about new things to see, places to ride, and give you a little spark of curiosity for our state of Iowa.
Mir at 113 west Main Street. It is only open on Friday and Saturday, but it is a community cafe that features wood-fired pizzas and local farm cuisine in a charming setting on the Winnebago River.
From Fertile, we took Highway 9 east to Hanlontown. Hanlontown is home to 226 residents. The city was founded on October 9, 1899 when a portion of the Chicago and North Western Railroad came through the area. It was named for the property owner, James and was later incorporated in 1902. The city Worth County Hanlon occupies a total area of less than 1 square mile but is none the less home to one of the areas biggest local Worth County sits along the northernmost celebrations. Annually on June 21st (or the weekend before) edge of Iowa and has Hanlontown population of 7,598 celebrates residents dwelling “Sundown within its 402 square Days”. miles. It is the fourthSince 1980 smallest county in Iowa by land measurement. The residents county seat is in Northwood and was originally have founded in 1851. Worth County is named for Major General William Jenkins Worth, an officer who fought celebrated the summer in both the Seminole and the Mexican–American solstice, Wars. when the sun sets We began our tour of Worth County in the southern portion of the county. We headed in on I-35, followed between by a short jaunt west into our first stop, Fertile. Fertile the rails of the Union Pacific Railroad line that runs through has a population of 370, was officially established in the community, making the tracks appear golden. 1877 and was incorporated in 1908. Fertile was first called Rhodes Mill after William Rhodes, who settled Hanlontown is also home to the 18 by 30-foot, two story Sime-Oswald Cabin built in 1869. This pioneer there in 1858 and built a mill to process wheat into cabin’s oak logs still bear the marks of the ax that flour. Rhodes Mill was built on Lime Creek, which is now known as the Winnebago River. Rhodes Mill had split their lengths almost 150 years ago. The cabin, large by most standards of early settler cabins, is the capacity to turn out 50 barrels of first class flour thought to have been built somewhere south of per day and continued to operate into the 1930’s. Highway 105 near Interstate 35. It was moved several The building was previously restored in 1971, and times throughout history, before being reconstructed now has rooms for guest accommodations. If you in its current location behind the Citizens Savings are visiting the Fertile area on a weekend and find yourself looking for some food and drink, try out Café Bank Museum in Hanlontown. If you would like to visit, both the cabin and Savings Bank Museum are open from 2pm to 4pm on Sundays from June through August. Next on our list of stops for the day was Manly, so we scooted further east on Highway 9 to our destination. Manly has a population of 1,323 and was laid out in 1877 at the junction of two railroads: the Burlington/ Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad (BCR&N). Manly is located a short 16 miles south of the Minnesota Border and is conveniently located at the Junction of Highways 65 and 9. The city was first named Manly Junction after Central of Iowa’s freight agent, J.C. Manly, but in 1898, Manly Junction was incorporated as the Town of Manly, and then in August of 1973, the Town of Manly officially became the “City of Manly” under the State of Iowa’s Home Rule Act. If you pass
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of 1,989 and is also home to the Worth County Seat. Northwood has a prominent historical atmosphere thanks in part to the Worth County Historical Society. The museum was built in 1879 and functioned as the Worth County Courthouse. When the new courthouse was built in 1892, the building was used Manly took us closer to US-65, as a high school, library, and even and our direct route to Kensett. a youth center until the historical 266 people make their homes society was granted the use of in Kensett’s 1.5 square miles of the building and opened it as a land. The town was platted in museum in 1973. Special displays 1872 following the building of on local history are featured on the railroad through the territory. the main floor including clothes Kensett’s claim to fame is world of the period, quilts, and other record holder Hans Langseth. memorabilia. If you would like Langseth is credited with having to visit, the museum is open on the world record for the longest Sundays from 2p.m. to 4 p.m., the beard at 17 feet 6 inches. Hans first Sunday in June through the was a Norwegian immigrant who last Sunday in August (Central Ave settled in Kensett with his wife. (Hwy. 105) and 10th St. (Hwy. 65). Reportedly, Langseth stopped shaving at age 19, entered a beard If history isn’t your thing, there is gambling to be done at Diamond growing contest and decided Jo’s on the west side of I-35. Also, to keep it…ending up with over the “Top of Iowa” Visitor center, 17 feet of beard by the time he is located on I-35 at exit 214 and was done…. wonder how hard it has vittles and shopping. If you was for him to eat soup??? His are looking for food or drink, beard even earned him a stint Northwood has you covered. At 846 Central Avenue you will find Tequila’s Mexican Bar and Grill, offering fresh, homemade Mexican food for lunch, dinner, and drinks. They are ready to serve TuesdaySunday at 11 am. Or try the Corner Post at 700 Central Avenue for small town café grub and great breakfasts. They are open 7a.m. 3p.m. Monday through Saturday. Lastly, if you enjoy distillery tours, make sure you save with a traveling circus show, some time for Worth Brewing where he was known as King Whiskers. If you would like to see Company. They are located at 835 Central Avenue. This little the record holding whiskers, they brewery in small town Iowa brews are currently at the Smithsonian, some of the best beer anywhere. donated by his children following The service is friendly and staff is his death. knowledgeable. They also boast a catchy slogan, “If it’s not hand US-65 took us even closer to the crafted, it’s not Worth Brewing”. You border, and to our next stop, can plan your visit WednesdayNorthwood. Northwood was Thursday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., platted along tthe th h Shell Rock Fridays from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., or R River in 1858. Saturdays from Noon -11:00 p.m. Today, Northwood At this point we headed east on CR-105, then south on CR-S62 has a to the burg of Grafton. Grafton population through Manly, be sure to take time to stop by the Thirsty Dog Lounge at 3594 Orchid Avenue. They are open at 3 pm Monday through Saturday, and they always have daily specials on their cold drinks and food.
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is home to 252 locals on a mere third of a square mile. Grafton had its start in the year 1878 because of the building of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway through the territory. The town’s annual summer celebration is called Grafton Turkey Day and is held the 3rd Saturday of July. It includes a 5K walk/run, softball tournament, volleyball tournament, parade, kids’ games, and more. Grafton is also home to Gobbler’s Roost at 306 3rd Street. Gobbler’s Roost serves lunch, dinner, and drinks. You can find just about anything in this joint…wings, salad, pasta, sandwiches, and amazing burgers. They are closed on
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Mondays, though, so plan accordingly. They also have nightly dinner specials that are sure to please even the pickiest turkey’s. We had a great time touring Worth County, and I am sure we will be back to seek out more cool local flavor in the future. The next time we meet will be our last stop on the 99 Counties Tour, when we cruise through Wright County, centrally located, and packed with things to see and do. Make sure to check out what we find, or better yet, come on out and ride along! Melanie J Schwarte melanie@thunderroadsiowa.com
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Drink Up
That nasty early heat spell we had in May kind of made me think a bit again about hydration levels. This is something you don’t think much about, until you have an issue. My issue was quite a few years ago in July when I was working outside in a remote location for an extended period of time. It was a typical hot and humid Iowa July, and I made the mistake of not keeping hydrated. The downside to not replenishing fluids for me ended up with a couple different ER visits and an admission to the hospital to be treated for kidney stones. Evidentially, when my system gets dry, those little tiny rocks start to move and then they cause a bit of direct and referred pain. To this day, if I don’t drink enough water, I end up with pain from my lower back all the way into my groin. That is right, my nuts hurt, or seem to,and so I make sure to stay hydrated.
is something to keep tabs on if you are watching caloric intake or keeping tabs on blood sugars if you are diabetic.
Energy drinks are different than the sports drinks, and actually they contain very large amounts of caffeine, sugar, and other stuff to overstimulate. Most generally health wise, these are neutral or more likely negative, despite claims on the labels. They have so much added extra stuff that can actually be harmful, that the fluid gained from drinking these should not be added into the mix. I know it can be difficult while out riding, or at rallies to stay properly hydrated, but here are some tips that can help:
Keep a bottle of water with you during the day. Our bodies are made greatly of water. Water makes To reduce your costs, carry a reusable water up more than half of your body weight. You lose water bottle and fill it with tap water. each day when you go to the bathroom, sweat, and If you don’t like the taste of plain water, try even when you breathe. You lose water even faster adding a slice of lemon or lime to your drink. when the weather is really hot, when you are physically When you’re feeling hungry, drink water. Thirst active, or if you have a fever. If you don’t replace the is often confused with hunger. True hunger will water you lose, you can become dehydrated. All of our not be satisfied by drinking water. Drinking cells, tissues, and organs need water to work correctly. water may also contribute to a healthy weightWater helps our bodies maintain temperature, remove loss plan. Some research suggests that drinking waste, lubricate joints, and keep the digestive tract water can help you feel full. flowing. Water is the best medicine for good health. A If you have trouble remembering to drink person should drink plain water every day. A common water, drink on a schedule. For example, drink rule of thumb is 6 to 8, 8 ounce glasses of water each water when you wake up, at breakfast, lunch, day. Although that is a good goal, it can vary by and dinner, and when you go to bed. Or, drink person, and some may need more, some may need a small glass of water at the beginning of each less. One of the best ways to gauge your hydration hour. levels is by the color of your urine. If urine is colorless Drink water when you go to a restaurant. It will or light yellow, that would point to proper hydration keep you hydrated, and it’s free. levels. If dark yellow, amber, or brownish in color, you may have some hydration issues. Things a person needs to keep in mind about proper hydration levels. Recognizing the signs of dehydration Plain water is best for staying hydrated, but other in yourself or those you hang around with are drinks and foods with high moisture content can help. important. Watch for little or no urine output, dark or Fruit and vegetable juices, milk, and even caffeinated darker than normal urine, dry mouth, sleepiness or drinks like coffee, tea, and soda can add to your daily fatigue, extreme thirst, headache, confusion, dizziness water intake. Be wary of the caffeine though, as it can or lightheadedness. Don’t wait until you notice work in your body to get rid of water, this is known as symptoms of dehydration to take action. Actively being a diuretic. Alcohol is also a diuretic. That is why prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of water. drinking excess coffee or beer makes you pee more. That is why plain ol’ water is your best bet for keeping Some people are at higher risk of dehydration, hydrated. If you wake up at a rally and drink coffee including people who work or exercise at a high all morning, and drink beer or liquor all day and night intensity, or in hot weather for too long, have certain with no or not much water during the day, you may end medical conditions such as kidney stones, bladder up dehydrated. Maybe try to mix in a bottle or glass of infection, are sick and experiencing fever, vomiting, water in throughout the day. Another added benefit of diarrhea, are pregnant or breastfeeding, are trying this is proper hydration levels help lessen the effects to lose weight, or are not able to get enough fluids of the dreaded rally hangover. during the day. Older adults are also at higher risk. As you get older, your brain may not be able to sense Another large section of the market is the sports dehydration. It doesn’t send signals for thirst. drinks. These are great for hydration when you want These are just some things for everyone to consider to add carbs and electrolytes for energy. If you are when out riding for extended periods or at rallies. going to be working in the heat, bring on the sports Maybe this summer we can have a beer, and then a drinks, but check out the labels. Some are super bottle of water together! Be safe and have a great July! high in calories and added sugar, as well as tons of salts. These drinks like many today have multiple Vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com with information from servings per bottle, despite the fact that they are familydoctor.org normally consumed by one person at one time. This
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Wee tho thought h ght h wee would o ld make k a li list to put p t hhere on the h pages of Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa. You know, one of those must have, must save, must reference lists that anyone can use when getting ready and packing for a two wheeled endeavor. I am a list type of person, reference the list, and get it done, cross it off the list and move on. The list that I am speaking of is a packing list for a motorcycle trip. We get asked all the time what we pack to go on trips. That leads us to the first difficult part of completing such a list, and what is actually considered a motorcycle trip. One of the first things to do is figure out what kind of motorcycle trip you are going to take. Is it a trip just going out on a day long ride that may take you across counties, through cities, or even across state lines? Hell, it can be one or all of those criteria, or even more yet. Are you planning an overnight tip? Where you stay at night is one of the main considerations on what you may need to bring with you on your trip. Is it venturing to a motorcycle rally? That alone is a totally different topic anymore the way everyone wants to bring everything including the kitchen sink along to a rally for the convenience factor of home. Is it a multiple day or week cross country trek to enjoy miles and miles of our great land? This type of trip entails a ton of variables such as the prevailing weather for your traveled path, what type of accommodations are you planning by the way of tents or motel rooms, and how many people are on the trip. If there are couples two up, or if each person on the trip ride their own motorcycles can make a huge difference on what and how much to pack. Other considerations can also include taking into account what the purpose of the trip and the schedule look like. If you are truly fortunate enough to ramble about with no schedule, that is awesome. Most times there is something for a timeline, a budget, and a route that has to at least be loosely adhered to. On any given ride, the rider needs to make sure that they have all of the essentials for a good ride out and about in the world. These are things that need to be taken on any kind of trip no matter the length of timeline involved. Make sure your pre-trip inspection is good to go and that the iron horse is ready for the highway. Also at that point, you need to decide what you take along for tools on your trip. I have been riding long enough that I remember the days of NEEDING a tool kit on any trip no matter if it was five or five hundred miles. I have always been the type to take more than needed by the way of tools. I would rather have what I need on the side of the road, than to stand there staring at a broken machine that I have the ability to fix, 30 - TRMI JULY 2018
wishing iishing hi I had h d packed k d a socket k set and d ratchet. ratchet h I kknow kno that h not everything can be taken along, but take as much as you can with the space that you have available. Another day trip item seems to be a charged cell phone. If you don’t take or have what you need, being able to make some calls to get help can be invaluable. Riding season is usually warm, and to stand on the side of the road cooking in the heat next to a broken down ride can be a drag. Day rides are awesome and a great way to have some fun and put on some miles either alone or with friends. Usually there is a short list of needs for a day trip. Make sure that you have proper attire for the weather for your traveled portion of the world, rain gear if that is a concern, sunscreen, and fluid for hydration. Usually there is nothing needed in a day trip that someone else does not have, or that you cannot stop somewhere and buy if needed, other than your attire and rain gear. They can actually be picked up if the proper stores are open, but why add the extra expenditure if not needed to your day. Take along what you may need for the path you are taking. Now if your adventure is going to take you to places where an overnight stay will occur, there may be some extra stuff that you may need to pack along. Make sure you have a charger for the previously mentioned cellular device. Dead bike and dead phone on the side of the road are a bad combination. You may need to have some inkling of an idea of where you are going to lay your head at night. If camping, you probably need at least a blanket or sleeping bag of some sort. From there on up, you will probably need to have some other supplies if you want them, like a tent, insect repellant, personal protection, and things like that. It is not that you need to sleep in a tent when camping, but I know that I prefer that to being eaten by Iowa mosquitos all night long. Next you may need to take along some sort of clothes for the second day of your adventure. Whatever you have room for and can pack is not a bad idea. A full change of clothes is ideal, but from past experience from years back, there isn’t much room for a full change of clothes on a 1975 Ironhead, so at a minimum, drag along a clean pair of socks and skivvies. Even without a shower, a quick wipe down with a wet wipe and clean socks and drawers make for a much better attitude in the morning before heading out. Usually at least a bit of personal hygiene items are required for me at least. Some deodorant and a toothbrush and toothpaste are the bare minimum. If cooking your own food on this endeavor, then you probably need to have at least some sort of fire starting device and something to chop
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some firewood. If your overnight stay includes a place with the word “INN” in the name, then some of this is not required, but that is just simply common sense.
other riders, share the load. If all staying together for the entirety to the trip, not everyone needs to bring a complete tool kit. Have one person take the tool kit, and then others have room for other things. Maybe one person take the Rally trips are the types of trips that have changed the most flat tire kit, another take a gas can, and another take the in the last 10-15 years. The stuff “required” to be taken tool kit. Work smarter and not harder when packing, and along on all of the other types of trips has not changed so use your head. The longest trips require the most stuff to much in the last decade or two as much as the rally packing be taken, but by no means does a person need to take two list. It always used to be if you could not haul it, you did weeks’ worth of clothes on a trip; take what you have room not need it. There are still a token few that hold to this for and realize that no matter if tent or motel trip, there standard, but for the most part, motorcycle rallies have a are laundry mats everywhere. Stop and take a break and prevalence of campers, toy haulers, and pickup load after wash your clothes. Sometimes you will need a break off load after load of “stuff”. All of this is brought in for one of the motorcycle, and a three days’ worth of clothes will day to a couple weeks of rally fun. It used to require a generally fit in one wash and dry cycle at most laundry bed roll and maybe a change of clothes for days on end of facilities. Many motels also have machines available to partying at a rally. Now there are grills, coolers, chairs, use, so take advantage of this. Another thing that I always tents, sleeping bags, inflatable air beds, pop up canopies run into when on long rides is that I came home with more for shade, fire pits, cooking tools and accessories, portable things than I left with. Don’t be afraid to stop and ship stripper poles, soaking or splashing pools, video projectors things home that you have picked up along the way, or to and collections of various movies, and even pink flamingos. ship stuff you no longer need. It is better to spend a few Yes, pink flamingos seem to now add to the rally experience dollars shipping some stuff, than to overload the bike and for some damn reason. I guess if you are old school, pack try to haul everything home. Pack safe, pack light, pack up that bike with your bed roll and change of clothes. If tight, and pack your stuff securely. Losing stuff on the road you are in the mid-level of rally goer category, take what can be very detrimental to your safety and your trip. Preyou need on the bike to get there, after you throw all of your plan as much as you can and think about what all you may stuff in a support truck or trailer. If you are the “extreme” need, and work with your riding partners if anyone else is rally attendee, load of the toy hauler with everything you going with you. could need for the length of your stay, load the bike or bikes in the back, and start up the truck, turn on the air and head Different types of trips require different types of packing to the rally. Don’t forget the blender for margaritas, and just based on different needs for that particular trip. There are wait until you get there to decide if you are going to unload so many variables on the type of trip, the length, whether the motorcycle or not for the rally. Maybe someday I will or not you have a passenger or other riders along, that there get to the age or financial position to have that huge toy is simply no way to come up with one end all be all list of hauler, but for the time being, we roll with the middle level. what to pack. There has to be some sort of direction though right? Now are you ready for the final conclusion? The The best type of trip in my mind is the cross country or one thing that everyone should bring on a motorcycle trip, multiple state run. Although I rarely get a chance to do no matter how long or short, no matter where it is going, no these anymore, they were always my favorite in a former matter how many others are on the trip? Common Sense, time. Pack up the bike or bikes and head in a direction. yes, that is right, bring along the common sense and all else Head with a purpose and an end destination, and don’t get should make sense and fall into place. Ride safe and have so caught up with the in between details. Being able to do fun. this requires some pre-planning and packing. If going with Vernon Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook www.thunderroadsiowa.com TRMI JULY 2018 - 31
Roar into Harlan Bike Nite on the square has been a summer staple for Harlanites for years now. Each month the bike nite features a downtown business who helps support the “Roar” efforts, and July’s featured business just happens to be Gussied Up, where Lyric turned heads strutting her stuff next to Mike Wohlhutter and Vernon Schwarte’s joint project, a 1940 Knucklehead in a swing-arm frame that is sure to command attention wherever it is ridden.
Here were are with the middle of 2018 flipping by on our smart phones and we can easily get sucked in to the dog days of summer fun, where sun is a plenty, clothes aren’t needed much, the Iowa heat rolls in and winter is a long, far away memory. You remember winter right? That season that rolled in around late November and stuck around until Mother’s Day or there about? Yea, that sucks ass time of the year. Great for the Ice Gods, but shitty for those of us that like to swing a leg, crack a throttle, knock the kickstand up and dump a clutch. Winter. Sucks Ass. One of my first columns this fair 2018 for Thunder Roads, I laid out a great plan for you to consider while we are ice boxed in. Call it a goal list of resolutions or something like that. You know what I am talking about, that time of year that we all tell ourselves, hell yes! I am going to be a better, stronger, non-smoker, fewer beverage consuming, skinner version of that POS I was last year. The road to hell is not only paved with good intent, but the walls are decorated with the cute declarations of self-improvement we give lip service too. But I do believe in goal setting and selfimprovement, I support it, I know it works and the only way you can reach what you want is having a plan go get it.
June, tournaments and what not, would prohibit many shots of poker run fun. That said, I was able to ride the Wing to Lincoln for a tourney. I had to stay in town for a day to help a friend get married, family had to be in town earlier, after wedding I packed up and headed out west. Even getting to ride out a nasty electrical storm under a truck stop along the interstate. But 160 bonus miles are still better than nothing. Our end of summer is much better and I have some runs in mind to attend, so that goal will be reached. One goal I wanted to knock off was a road trip with friends and that is still on the table. Again, I knew it wasn’t going to happen during the first part of the the summer, but later this month, road trip with two great people to a concert on the other side of Iowa is going to happen. I can’t wait to show them some great biker friends’ joints over there, some cool roads I have ridden and to share some laughs. The best part, they fit one of my important rules for going riding. Yes, they are good, safe riders, yes, they are not afraid of putting some miles on. But our important rule is this, do I want to eat breakfast with these people! I have pointed this out before, it’s one thing to ride with people, to drink and dine and more, it’s a major step to enjoy somebody in the morning! My spousal unit and I wonder things like this all the time, would we ENJOY being around this person/couple first thing in the morning. It’s more important than many consider. They are, cool and the show will be legendary! I cannot wait to do that.
That is about as rah rah as I am going to get I promise you! I support goals, think you need to have a plan to achieve them and I am going to leave it at that. HOW you get there is your own business, I can’t motivate you, I can give you ideas, I can support you along the way, but after that you are on your own. I am also, on that trip, going to swing down some different roads, different towns, and different things to see. Who So, here we are again in midway point of our journey for the wants to ride the same path all the time? year and just the other day, I was thinking, how am I doing with my riding goals I was dreaming up this past winter. July and August will also bring me to yet another goal, a You recall when we were climbing the walls with cabin different bike night in a town other than my own. With the fever and slowly relating to Nicholson’s character in the games schedule, tournaments and more with softball, it’s Shining. “Here’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JOHNNY!” been impossible to get away, that will change shortly and boom, it’s game time I set out to achieve a few riding goals so I thought, time to check out what I have been able to handle or not. So, I guess I am not all the way happy with the riding goals that I have set for myself, my miles in the saddle are behind Results? Too early to make a full report. the curve for one, but that should change rather quickly. But all things considering, revisiting the list has excited me for I have been riding to work when I can, duties are changing the rest of the year. the limits those days I can ride, but I have made an effort to ride to more “things” for work and I have enjoyed the ever We are only halfway there, so if you are not happy with living hell out of them. your riding time, good, you have time to fix it! Gas it up, swing over a leg and get some miles under you I have supported a couple of poker runs with donations but my goal to riding on a few I have yet to achieve but that I After all, that shit-tastic time called winter is right around can honestly say, is a goal I knew was going to be impossi- the corner ble for May or June to handle. I am a sports dad as well, my teenage daughters morphed from Volleyball right into non- Todd “Crash” Davis stop softball and I knew the schedule of games for May and 34 - TRMI JULY 2018
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information thrown their way as gospel and draw lines in the sand at all forms of opposition. At one point in history, these types of reactions were fueled by Patriotism, and the love and support of one’s country…a position that sadly is not as prominent today. Here at TRMI we fully support our troops and America as a whole…we love our freedoms, and we will always support those who protect them. For those (and other) reasons, the Declaration of Independence is still important. It is a statement of who we are as Americans and it helps define the beliefs at the very foundation of our system of government. It tells the outside world the principles by which we live. It also provides us a constant reminder of how to recognize when our own government has become too powerful, arbitrary in the application of the law, or disrespectful of the individual liberties that each of us as citizens possess.
On July 4, 1776, thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England in a historical event which ultimately led to the birth of the United States. Each year on the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this momentous event in full patriotic force. Conflict between the colonies and England was in full swing when the colonies met in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a session on June 7th, a resolution was presented, including the famous words: “Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”
On a stifling July day in 1918, 18,000 officers and soldiers posed as Lady Liberty on the parade [drill] grounds at Camp Dodge. [This area was west of Baker St. and is currently the area around building S34 and to the west.] According to a July 3, 1986, story in the Fort Dodge Messenger, many men fainted — they were dressed in woolen uniforms — as the temperature neared 105°F. The photo, taken from the top of a specially constructed tower by a Chicago photography studio, Mole & Thomas, was intended to help promote the sale of war bonds but was never used. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002699754/
So, why are we in a position today to even pose the question, “why is it still important”? One reason lies with the impressionable youth of our nation, who are just learning American history and the mechanisms of our Nation. Another is that there are people whom actively reject the view that individual Liberty is an honorable goal worth preserving. We need to educate the youth of our nation, before they too actively discard our liberties and take for granted the struggles endured by our predecessors to originally gain our freedoms and institute our Independent Nation. Regardless of the reason, we as patriots have a job to do, and why not start it
These words became the foundation of the formal Declaration of Independence that we all know. The actual drafting of the Declaration faced several delays, but when the task of drafting the actual document was laid out, it was placed in from of Thomas Jefferson to complete. Once drafted, the Continental Congress met again on July 2nd, to review Jefferson’s draft. Discussions of Jefferson’s Declaration now? of Independence resulted in some minor changes, but the essence of the document was unchanged. The Happy Independence Day revisions continued through July 3 and 4th, when the Declaration was officially adopted. Melanie J Schwarte Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and July 4 has been designated a national holiday to commemorate the day the United States stepped up to claim its rights as a free and independent nation. Now, that being said, why is the Declaration of Independence important today? Unfortunately, today we see examples on a daily basis of the decline of our nation. People seem so willing to accept any
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The h month h off July has always brought thoughts of Freedom to the forefront of my mind, and this July is no different. What better time to honor the sacrifices made by a Veteran, a fellow rider, who holds dear the freedoms shared by Americans. This month we spotlight Army Veteran Vern Will.
FLRT, lik like install a new set of Vance and Hines pipes and modify his seat to increase the comfort a bit.
That comfortable seat is important to a guy like Vern, who spends a lot of time out riding while the weather is good. He has three Vern served in friends who the Army from are generally December of his sidekicks 1962 through when tearing November of up some 1965, and in that time he achieved the rank of Specialist pavement, but Vern has been known to roam around without 4. His primary MOS was 13D20 Field Artillery Missile them as well. We always see him at bike nights, and he Crewman. Vern served in various locations during his time always comes out to support area poker runs during the in the military, including Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; summer months. In addition to local events, Vern supports Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and even hopped the pond to Hanau, the riding community as a member of ABATE of Iowa, Germany for a while. While stationed in Germany, Vern got AMVETS, and The American Legion. to see President John F Kennedy speak in the summer of When you are out and about, if you see Vern be sure to 1963…wouldn’t that have been a remarkable thing to see? thank him for his service. Thunder Roads Magazine of We asked Vern if there was a military linage in his family, Iowa would also like to thank Vern, as well as all veterans and the answer was a resounding “yes”. Vern’s father and active military, because without people like them, we served in the United States Navy during World War I, and would not be able to call ourselves free and we would not he also had an uncle who served in the South Pacific during be able to do what we do every day. the second Great War. So, it only seemed natural that Vern would carry on this family tradition of protecting America, Melanie J Schwarte its people, and the freedoms we share. melanie@thunderroadsiowa.com If you or someone you know would like to be featured as a Now as far as riding, well that started for Vern when he military rider, contact us at the above email address! reclaimed his civilian lifestyle in 1965. Unlike many who returned home from service and had to sacrifice two wheels for raising little ones, Vern was lucky to be able to hit the ground riding, and he has never looked back. The list of bikes he has owned is quite impressive…a 1948 Panhead, BSA 500, 650 Triumph, 1978 Sportster, and a 1997 Softail. Vern’s current ride is a 2015 FLRT that he purchased at Loess Hills Harley-Davidson following an injury, to ensure his love of wind therapy would continue for years to come. Vern would like to make a couple of modifications to the 40 - TRMI JULY 2018
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As I sit down to write this, the thunderstorm outside makes me thankful for the sunburn I acquired yesterday at the Annual Bell Tower Festival in Jefferson. The event always assures attendees a weekend jam packed with more family-friendly fun and entertainment than you can shake a stick at. The Bell Tower festival makes its home in the middle of the Greene County seat and offers a wide array of activities. You will encounter free shows on the plaza stage, food and craft vendors, sporting tournaments, beer garden, petting zoo, bounce houses for the kiddos, and of course the car and bike shows with additional poker run and tour rides. If you haven’t been before, make sure to mark your calendar for the second weekend in June next year and get in on the fun! The festival seems to gain attendance each year and attract people from all areas of the state. It is the perfect place to catch up with friends, or show off your two and/or four wheeled pride and joy. The event proceeds are used to support the Raccoon Valley Kiwanis Aktion Club. According to the Bell Tower Festival website, “It is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 11,000 members worldwide and 30 members in our local organization.” What a great way to raise money for a worthy cause! This year we travelled over to attend on Saturday, June 9. We wanted to check out the poker run, which took a southerly route, 95 miles in length, making stops in Jamaica (Just One More), Guthrie Center (IncrediBowl), Menlo (Short’s Place), Stuart (Ruby’s Pub & Grill), and
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Panora (Owl’s Nest) before returning to Jefferson’s Spare Time Lanes. Registration onsite will began at 8am with the last bike out at noon at 214 N. Wilson St. in Jefferson. This run just happened to be the 10th Anniversary event! In addition to the poker run, this year was the inaugural guided “Flask & Cask” ride. This tour offered a series of guided tours through area distilleries/breweries sure to please. Each stop included a short walking tour of the facility, with the first stop being at the Carroll Brewing Company. Carrol Brewing Company provides great beer paired with a really cool experience to patrons. Next on the list of stops was Iowa Legendary Rye just north of the courthouse in Carroll, where the whiskey is 100% rye made with local ingredients and cooked in small batches to preserve the original prohibition era recipe! Finally, a stop was made at the Santa Maria Winery., this stop included both a tour of the facility and lunch stop. If you haven’t been lucky enough to have stopped at any of these fine Bell Tower Festival sponsor establishments, please do so…whether you are a wine drinker or a whiskey shooter, they are worthy of a stop on your part. Also, make sure to pencil in a trip to the festival, you won’t be disappointed. Greene County puts a lot of work into this event each year and the hard work always shows, go out and support them…we always do! Melanie J Schwarte
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tizers, and it was crisp, crunchy, and delicious. The chicken had light, crispy breading that contained tender and juicy chicken. He also had waffle fries that were crispy outside and fluffy inside.
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307 Lincoln St Brayton, Iowa 712-549-2276 Wed: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thur: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fri: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sat: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sun-Tue: CLOSED The Barn Burner in Brayton is a great restaurant to check out if you are ever in or around the Brayton area. This restaurant has astounding food to fill you up, and is definitely worth a trip on over. When I first heard of this restaurant, I wasn’t sure what to expect; however a quick search on the web revealed that it was right up my alley. With steaks, sandwiches, and other comfort food, I was one hundred percent convinced. The exterior was a brick red color, and it seemed like a nice little place, which it would turn out to be. When our party of five went into the restaurant, it was a cozy-looking place, with ceiling fans, soft lighting, and a model train chugging around the room above our heads. The service there was amazing! Our waitress was polite and served us quickly and effectively, even though it was busy. She made sure that our drinks stayed full and cleared away our plates and trash quickly.
Melanie decided to have the 8 ounce top sirloin with a baked potato. She had also ordered pasta as her side of choice, as did p Soren. They described the pasta sauce S as a a little sweet and a bit of a spicy, and the th noodles were cooked perfectly. Her steak was cooked to a perfect medium s rare, with w the perfect p seasons ing in and char c marks on m the th outside s and tender t and a juicy meat m on o the inside. in Violet decided to order the kid’s chicken V strips meal. She said that the chicken s strips were crunchy outside, and super s juicy ju and tender inside. The chicken strips also came out piping hot, indicats ing that they were freshly made. Violet also ordered some french fries that she says were, “good, fluffy, and crunchy.” Soren decided to have a boneless salmon fillet with hash browns. The salmon, according to Soren, was tender, flakey, and tasted really good, and the hash browns were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. He also enjoyed the fact that it came with a slice of lemon, and he said that, “the hash browns go really good with ketchup.”
I decided to have the bacon cheeseburger. There are several variations available; I chose to order the half-pound of sirloin beef with a three cheese blend to top it off. Bacon We started out by ordering our drinks, some cheeseballs, and onion rings. Our drinks arrived, and then our appetizers was an optional add-on for a mere sixty cents- The beef was arrived quickly after. The cheeseballs were deep fried curds juicy, tender, and tasted fantastic. The bacon wasn’t burnt or underdone, and the burger was all around fantastic. of Wisconsin cheddar, and they were absolutely delicious, coated in a breading that wasn’t too crunchy or too soft. The The Barn Burner is a great little restaurant, and I would onion rings were sensational. I am normally not one to eat onion rings, but I came back for thirds on these ones! They highly recommend it. The food is to die for, and all of the employees are good people and are good at what they do. were thinly sliced deep fried onions that had an amazing The service is quick and of high quality, and I would come crispy breading. Overall, the onion rings were fantastic. out of my way to make a trip back again. If you are ever in All dinners come with the choice of a side salad, bowl of pasta, or choice of potato. Some dinners, like the steaks and or near Brayton, you should definitely stop by and give it a seafood, allow you to have an additional choice of pasta or try. a salad. The potato options included baked potato, french fries, hash browns, waffle fries, cottage fries, or steak fries. Sitting in for Big Little, Sabin Henery We didn’t have to wait very long for our main courses to show up either, and Violet and Soren were easily entertained Until next time… Ride Safe and Eat Hearty! by watching the train chug its way around the room as they Craig & Lynnette waited. P.S. If you know of someplace to check out in your neck of Vernon went with the 4 piece chicken meal that was the spe- the woods shoot me an email at craig@thunderroadsiowa. com cial that night. His salad came not too long after our appe44 - TRMI JULY 2018
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Spring rallies always seem to be a hit or miss type of thing. The weather for the month of May usually ends up showing Ma Nature being the crazy hag that she is, and we usually end up with winter trying to scream “We will not go quietly” while rally goers get rained on, suffer through cool temperatures, and try to have fun despite the goofy forecast and weather realities. This year though for Memorial Day weekend, as we were enjoying an extra day to honor our fallen service men and women, we were struck with what may have been the hottest Memorial Day weekend I have ever seen. That did not dissuade a bunch of adults wanting to party though! A few years back Possum and Pam started to push the “Adult” party theme for their rallies. It was a necessity at the time, but seems to have become something of great interest to many people that like to party in an adult themed rally. The Redneck Revival was born at the Conesville Rally Grounds and has been growing ever since.
is allowed to run no matter if it is a drag bag, Jackie Knox from Street Outlaws, drag racing legend Gary “Tator” Gilmore, or even a motorized picnic table. The crowd gathers to watch some damn good racing and experience the smells of racing fuel and burnt rubber. Other than the racing, they have different adult games and sights that cannot be pictured on these pages. Naughty games, music, entertainment, and a ton of vendors that can get you just about anything you could want are onsite to make this camper and adult party more interesting. Although it is no longer a motorcycle only rally, it is an adult party that brings in all sorts of people to party together. Bikers, hippies, hot rodders, and college kids all got along and partied despite the heat of the weekend.
The next adult party is the Fall Redneck Revival held on Labor Day weekend, and there are also other family friendly weekends that are held throughout the year. As Conesville has a former air strip that is used now as More information on all of these events can be found a drag strip, it has been opened up to just about anyone on Conesville Events on Facebook or conesvilleevents. that wants to run on the track. As it is now an adult com. party, pretty much the drag strip has turned into a “run what you brung” type of event and just about anything Vernon
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ric icaa to A professor is sent to darkest Africa live with a primitive tribe. He spends years with them, teaching them reading, writing, math and science. One day the wife of the tribe’s chief gives birth to a white child. The tribe is shocked, and the chief pulls the professor asidee and says, “Look here! You’re thee only white man we’ve ever seen and this woman gives birth to a wh whit white itee it child. It doesn’t take a genius to fi figggure uree ur out what happened!” The professor sssor replied, “No, Chief. You’re mistaken. What you have here is a natural occurrence, what we in the civilized world call an albino! Look at that field over there. All of the sheep are w white hite hi te except for one black one. Naturee ddoes oess oe this on occasion.” The chief was silent for a moment, and then said, “Tell you what. You don’t say anything more about that sheep and I won’t say anything more about that white child.”
There Th he was a midget down in Texas who complained to his buddy that his testicles ached almost all the time. As he was always complaining about his problem, his friend finally suggested that he go to a doctor to see what could be done to relieve the problem. The midget took his advice aand an n went to the doctor and told him what thee pproblem was. The doctor told him to th drop dr op hhis is ppants an and he would have a look. The midget drop dr dropped opppe his pants. The doctor put him up onto th the he eexamining table, and started to examine him hi him. m The doc put one finger under his left test te testicle stii and told the midget to turn his head st andd cough-the usual method to check for a an hern he hernia. r rn “Aha!” the doc and putting his finger und un under d the right testicle, he asked the midget to ccough o again. “Aha!” said the doctor and reac re reached achh for his surgical scissors. Snip, snip, ac snip, snip on the right side then snip, snip, snip sn ip p sn snip, snip, snip, snip, snip on the left side. The midget was so scared he was afraid to look, but noted with amazement that the snipping did not hurt. The doctor then told the midget to get dressed and see if they still ached. The midget was absolutely delighted as he walked around the doc’s office and discovered his testicles were no longer Two aliens landed in the Arizona desert near an abandoned aching. “Gee, what did you do, Doc?” he asked. The doc gas station. They approached one of the gas pumps, and one replied, “I cut two inches off the tops of your cowboy of the aliens addressed it. “Greetings, Earthling. We come boots.” in peace. Take us to your leader.” The gas pumps of course, didn’t respond. The alien repeated the greeting. Again there was no response. The alien, annoyed by what he perceived Three Americans are on a vacation hiking in a jungle in to be the gas pumps haughty attitude, drew his ray gun, Brazil. While there, they are attacked by cannibals. The and said impatiently, “Greetings earthling. We come in cannibals say they’ll eat them if they don’t complete 2 peace. How dare you ignore us in this way! Take us to your tasks. They agree. The first task is to go in to the center of leader, or I’ll fire!” The other alien shouted to his comrade, the jungle and collect eight of one fruit. The first tourist, “No, you don’t want to make him mad!” But before he Craig collects eight oranges. The second, Bob finds eight finished his warning, the first alien fired. There was a huge grapes. They all sit and wait for the third, Roy but they explosion that blew both of them 200 meters into the desert, don’t see him so they just go on without him. The next task where they landed in a heap rather abruptly. When they is to shove all of the fruit that they collected up their ass finally regained consciousness, the one who fired turned to showing no emotion on their face. Well Craig gets to two the other one and said, “What a ferocious creature. It damn oranges before he starts crying. So they tie him to a stake near killed us! How did you know it was so dangerous?” ready to be burned. Bob gets to six grapes before he starts The other alien answered, “If there’s one thing I’ve learned laughing uncontrollably, and they tie him to the stake too. during my travels through the galaxy, when a guy has a Just before the cannibals set alight to the stake Craig says penis he can wrap around himself twice and then stick it in to Bob “Why did you start laughing you could have gone his own ear, you don’t mess with him.” free.” Bob says “Well because I just saw Roy coming out of the woods with eight pineapples.” A man goes skydiving for the first time. After listening to the instructor for what seems like days, he is ready to go. Excited, he jumps out of the airplane. After a bit, he pulls the ripcord. Nothing happens. He tries again. Still nothing. He starts to panic, but remembers his back-up chute. He pulls that cord. Nothing happens...He frantically begins pulling both cords, but to no avail. Suddenly, he looks down and he can’t believe his eyes. Another man is in the air with him, but this guy is going *up*!! Just as the other guy passes by, the skydiver -- by this time scared out of his wits -- yells, “Hey, do you know anything about skydiving?” The other guy yells back, “No! Do you know anything about gas stoves?”
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One day a cowboy was traveling through the desert when he stumbled across an Indian buried in the sand from the neck down. Confused, the cowboy asked, “What the hell are you doing?” The Indian says,” Telling time” Then suddenly his penis jumps out of the sand and the Indian says, “It’s 12:00” Amazed, the cowboy checks his pocket watch and confirms what the Indian said. Later on, the cowboy stumbles upon another Indian in the sand, but this one was stroking his penis very rapidly. The cowboy looked down and said, “What the hell are you doing?” The Indian looked up and shouted, “I’m winding my watch!”
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This guy walks into a bar and sees a gorgeous woman nursing a drink. Walking up behind her he says: “Hi there, good lookin,’ how’s it going?” Having already downed a few power drinks, she turns around, faces him, looks him straight in the eye and says: “Listen up, buddy. I screw anybody, anytime, anywhere, your place, my place, in the car, front door, back door, on the ground, standing up, sitting down, naked or with clothes on, dirty, clean… It just doesn’t matter to me. I’ve been doing it ever since I got out of college and I just flat-ass love screwing.” Eyes now wide with interest, he responds: “No kidding. I’m a lawyer too. What firm are you with?”
A guy walks into a bar with a gun and said “Which one of you slept with my wife.” and a guy in the back stands up and says “You don’t have enough bullets.”
One night a lone cowboy rode into a small town. He immediately went to the only saloon in town and ordered a drink. While drinking he asked the bartender if there was a room and any women around. The bartender told him he had a room for rent and then glanced over to his friends drinking at another table. They decided to play a joke on the cowboy. As the evening drug on, the cowboy became very drunk but was still asking about a woman. Finally the bartender sent his friends upstairs on a mission and they Two blonde girls were working for the city public works returned shortly. Then the bartender told the cowboy that department. One would dig a hole and the other would they only had one woman there but she was upstairs waiting follow behind her and fill the hole in. on him. (the bartender’s friends had carried a blow-up doll They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, upstairs and placed her in his bed) At this point the cowboy then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day bid everyone good night and slowly climbed the stairs. without rest, one girl digging a hole, the other girl filling it Filled with anticipation he approached the room and went in again. inside as the men downstairs listened with great interest. An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn’t After a few moments, they heard the bed springs squeaking understand what they were doing. and moans of pleasure coming from the room. They roared So he asked the hole digger, I’m impressed by the effort you with laughter. Then everything was quiet. Not being able two are putting in to your work, but I don’ t get it – why do to sleep with anticipation of the coming morning, the men you dig a hole, only to have your partner follow behind and decided to play poker through the night and await the man fill it up again?’ coming down the next morning. As he came down the The hole digger wiped her brow and sighed, ‘Well, I stairs, they noticed a strange look on his face. They asked: suppose it probably looks odd because we’re normally a “Well, cowboy, how was the woman?” He hestitated, then three-person team. answered: “Man, that was the best piece of ass I ever had, But today the girl who plants the trees called in sick.’ but the strangest thing happened.” After I screwed her, I bit her on the titty and she farted and flew out the window and I haven’t seen her since. What did one flag say to the other flag? Nothing. It just waved. Have a safe and Happy Independence Day from all of us at TRMI to all of you...No Joke! This woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You know what? You have been with me through all the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health started failing, you were still by my side... You know what?” “What dear,” she gently asked, smiling as her heart began to fill with warmth. “I think you’re bad luck.....” A woman awoke during the night to find that her husband was not in bed. She put on her robe and went downstairs. He was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him. He appeared to be in deep thought, just staring at the wall. She saw him wipe a tear from his eye and take a sip of his coffee. “What’s the matter dear? Why are you down here at this time of night?” she asked. “Do you remember twenty years ago when we were dating and you were only 16?” he asked. “Yes, I do,” she replied. “Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making out?” “Yes, I remember.” “Do you remember when he shoved that shotgun in my face and said, ‘Either you marry my daughter or spend twenty years in jail?’” “Yes, I do,” she said. He wiped another tear from his cheek and said, “You know...I would have gotten out today.” Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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Motorcycle Cannonball Sponsor Spotlight Written by Jason Sims, shared from motorcyclecannonball.com The Antique Motorcycle Club of America was founded in 1954 by a group of antique-bike fans in the New England area (pictured from left are T.A. Hodgdon, Emmett Moore, Henry Wing Sr., and Henry Wing Jr.).
AMCA Founders In the decades since, the AMCA has grown to become one of the largest organizations of antiquemotorcycle enthusiasts in the world, with 11,000 members in the United States and more than a dozen other countries.
All National Meets also feature the AMCA’s National Judging Program, in which members’ motorcycles can win awards in three categories: Restored, Original Condition or Period Modified. Instead of competing against each other, bikes entered in the AMCA Judging Program are evaluated on a 100-point scale against the standard of the same motorcycle as it would have appeared when it originally left the factory. National Road Runs provide an opportunity to use these classic machines for their intended purpose—riding on back roads in some of the most scenic parts of the country.
From the beginning, the purpose of the club has been the “preservation, restoration and operation of old-time motorcycles.” Members of the AMCA own, restore, preserve, study or just admire motorcycles that fall into the antique category, meaning they are at least 35 years old. Although the Club is based in the United States, fans of motorcycles from all countries are welcome, and ownership of an antique motorcycle is not required to become a member.
In addition to those events, AMCA members also get access to a number of benefits, including a high quality magazine six times a year and online forums where they can seek advice from experts, and the AMCA Virtual Motorcycle Library, featuring downloadable copies of hundreds of old and rare sales brochures, parts lists and repair manuals. Plus, AMCA members receive discounts on admission to some of the country’s premier motorcycle museums.
Mostly, though, people join the AMCA to meet up with others who share their interest in machines from the classic era of motorcycling. For some, that means the satisfaction that comes from investing thousands of hours in bringing a rusted hulk back to it original perfection. To others, it means preserving artifacts of the past so that they can be appreciated by future generations, or the simple pleasure At the national and international level, the AMCA maintains of enjoying a two-lane road at an unhurried pace—just like a calendar of National Meets and Road Runs that include motorcyclists generations ago. some of the premier antique-motorcycle gatherings in the world. National Meets typically include a large vendor Does that sound like you? Why not join with thousands of area, where members can sell everything from antiqueother like-minded antique-bike fans by becoming a member bike parts to entire motorcycles that are at least 35 years of the AMCA? old. In addition, National Meets offer a full schedule of other activities, ranging from seminars and bike shows to motorcycle field games and antique-bike racing. Judging Through its network of 75 affiliated chapters in the U.S. and abroad, the AMCA provides a way for antique-bike fans to share their interest with others in their local area. Chapters typically host regular meetings, plus activities like bike shows, swap meets and antique-bike road runs.
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Well it’s that time of year again, yep you guessed it The Freedom Rally is just around the corner. I had the chance to get up to the park this past weekend and it is looking great thanks to all who spend the time keeping up with the mowing, trimming and many other park projects. The new back gate building is looking great and will be ready to when Rally time rolls around, the front and back gate towers are now up as well as some work on the roads up in bike parking by the main stage. It was nice to see so many taking advantage of the use of the park, District 10 ended the day with a cook out after their district ride, Nate and Melissa Evans renewed their wedding vows and there where a lot of people just up to relax and camp as well as pitch in and help where needed.
check out the State meeting and get to know those we have doing the ground work for this great organization. And also remember State Officer elections are coming up in Sept. and those running will be putting letters of intent in the Aug. freeway flier so get informed and let your district Coordinator know who you want voted for. In closing I just want to say a big thank you to all those who spend so much time keeping our park up as well as to all those who are the life force behind our Freedom Rally. Kevin Cox Abate of Iowa District 8 Assistant Coordinator Abate of Iowa Assistant State Public Relations Officer
This year with the 4th being on Wednesday we will be having Pre-Party bands Riddled with Class and 80 HD playing from 3pm til Midnight on July 4th, July 5th Beer Barn Opener & Closer -Jade Monkey 1 PM & 12:30 AM ,Main Stage Opener-Cross Eyed Mary -7 PM ,Also on the Main Stage will be Fortunate Sons at 9 PM and Eliminator at 11 PM, July 6th Beer Barn -Daylight over at 1 PM, Main stage and Beer Barn Closer-Taint’d 7PM on the main stage and 12:30 in the Beer Barn, Also on the Main Stage, Kentucky Headhunters at 9 PM and Black Stone Cherry at 11 pm, July 7th starts with a special event at the Beer BarnMidget Wrestling at 1 PM, Main Stage opener Jammer at 7PM, Also on the Main Stage -Joe Stamm Band at 9pm and Jamey Johnson at 11 pm with Joe Stamm Band closing in the Beer Barn after. Remember if your planning on getting to the Rally before it’s offical opening on July 5th you will need to be a member of Abate of Iowa or of an SMRO and have Advance tickets or you will have to become a member and buy your tickets at the gate to get in. As another new twist on this years Rally, The Abate Of Iowa Board of Directors will be having their meeting on Sunday after the Rally at the park so if you have never had the chance to see our BOD in action stick around and
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One of the smartest things the calendar makers ever did was create the month of July. My favorite month of the entire year! Not because I have some kinky love attraction to sweltering heat and pavement hot enough to melt your boots. In my warped mind the calendar makers created July for only 1 twisted reason, eyeball orgasms. You see, the hotter it gets, the smaller the skin coverage becomes. Speaking of eyeball orgasms, back in the late 80’s on a hot July day, I stumbled into this little dive bar. It had been a long hot day of riding in the July heat. I had spent several hours on my knees alongside the road performing the fine art of roadside repair during the hottest part of a pavement melting day. Roadside repair becomes a requirement when the Shovelhead demands a carb adjustment and a fresh spark plug. By the time that old bike and I mutually agreed upon on its ability to perform, my knees hurt, my ass hurt and the palm of my hand was yearning to be incarcerated with a cold beverage. Every part of my body was encased with July sweat, my throat was too dry to spit and I was in dire need of a cool place to hang out for a couple hours. So rolling into a small town and finding a parking lot full motorcycles and a neon light flashing “open” was pure ecstasy.
For the slow readers or those who are still learning how to grow a real beard and even the readers who are required to flash an ID for alcoholic beverages, a fun fact, Algona has not always been home to the Freedom Rally. A lot has changed since the Freedom Rally cherry popping experience in Humboldt but some things remain the same. ABATE is still in charge of hosting the biggest and best biker bash that Iowa offers. It is always hot and I’m not just talking about the weather. The bands are always kick ass and the cool down party is a guaranteed eyeball orgasm. Oh and I can’t forget the height challenged people kicking the shit out of each other makes for a good belly laugh. It always happens during the July 4th weekend, patriotism isn’t the only thing lingering in the air, and the entire celebration remains an exhibition of Freedom, in a variety of different ways, if you have ever been there you know exactly what I mean. I’m not exactly sure that music, drag races, a bike rodeo, a wet tee-shirt contest and multiple eyeball orgasms is what all the brave men and women who have fought for our country had in mind while fighting to keep us free. But I do believe it is how Iowa Biker’s recognize and honor the men and women who unselfishly dedicate their lives to keeping us free.
Every year, the ABATE Freedom Rally adds more Needless to say, when it gets too hot for riding the names to my little black book of the people that I call next best thing is holding down a bar stool surrounded friends. And every year, I patronize that little bar in by AC and my kind of people. I found my escape Humboldt just long enough to reflect on the good times from the July heat in a little town called Humboldt. I that have been had, the buddies that are no longer quickly made some friends, we swapped stories, glad celebrating with me and the brave Americans who handed, slapped backs and the next thing I knew, I had continue to fight so that Iowa Bikers can come together committed to camping with them for a couple of days. each year to express themselves freely. Then we raced against Mother Nature to get our tents pitched on level ground before the pouring down rain Enjoy the show. began. It didn’t take long for my warped brain to figure out that I had befriended the right people. I managed to Shifty LaRue land myself in the middle of a sea of tents at a kick ass party called the Freedom Rally. That’s how I got my cherry popped, I said how, not when, you perverts. 58 - TRMI JULY 2018
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ABATE D14 Baldy Party, Rodeo, & Memorial Ride What Cheer Ride To National Motorcycle Museum Multiple Points across Iowa J&P Cycles Iowa Rally Anamosa 8th Annual Vintage Rally National Motorcycle Museum Anamosa IAFF Local 4906 MDA/LHHD Poker Run Pacific Junction Ride to Fight Suicide Colona, IL Sons of American Legion Post 73 Bike Night Tama Annual Black Jack Run American Legion Post 2 Council Bluffs Gabby’s Second Annual CMA Motorcycle Ride Fairfield 2nd Annual Iron Horse Run for Camp Sunnyside Prescott AmVet Riders Fun Run Des Moines Road Rage Bike Works Fun Run Avoca Bertha Biker Dog Memorial Run Altoona Ride Your Ass Off for the Donkeys Loess Hills H-D Pacific Junction STD Run Alden Chasin’ Tails Fun Run Roland Terril Annual Legion Ride Main Street Bar Terril Rumble to Recovery, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Benefit Run Metro HD Cedar Rapids ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally Algona Fight Night/Bike Night MCA Des Moines Gears & Gasoline Rally Farley 11th Annual Freeman Ride Avoca KIOA 93.3 Vets of Valor Ride Zylstra HD Ames Hot Rods at Riverfest and Car and Bike Show Bellevue, NE Carol Vinson Memorial Ride #3 Keokuk Combat Vets39-3 APR Benefit Ride/Cruise Elkport “Blue Haired Old Ladies, Road Alligators and Tar Snakes” --What every street smart rider should know presentation by Slider Gilmore sponsored by Roar Into Harlan Summer Celebration and Biker Rodeo Big Barn HD Des Moines Remembering Jacob 5th Annual Ride and Drive MCA Des Moines 12th Annual Angel Ride to Save the TaTas Fort Dodge 6th Annual Ride & Drive for the Girls Evansdale Wave With Wyatt, Benefit Ride for Wyatt the Warrior Walford ABATE D15 Riding with Rudy Taco Run Davenport Scott Petersen Memorial Poker Run American Legion Post 374 Omaha, NE Hogs4Dogs USA First Poker Run Ottumwa CMA Iowa State Rally Fort Dodge 5th Annual “Ride for Time” with “Friends of Mine” Baxter Goozman’s Westside Annual Fun Run Harlan BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola Sturgis Pre-Game Party Zylstra HD Ames Thank the Seals Ride(s) Burlington AND Big Barn HD Des Moines Bike Show & Lunch Ride at the Boone County Fair Boone Ragbrai “Bike” Night at the Tip Top w/Zylstra HD Ames CVMA 39-1 Annual Patriot Ride and Rally Freedom Park Algona ABATE Bi-State Motorcycle Rally Music Festival Fulton, IL Brooke Barber Memorial Poker Run Mount Ayr Volga City River Run Volga American Legion Rider Post 46 Paws & Effect Run Marshalltown
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8th Annual Solidarity Ride & Poker Run Metro HD Cedar Rapids Jul 28 Williamsburg Firefighters Association Poker Run Williamsburg Jul 29 Low-Key MC Bikini Bike Wash Des Moines Aug 3-12 South Dakota biker gathering Aug 4 39-4 CVMA SPC Jordan M. Byrd Tribute to Our Fallen Memorial Ride Davenport Aug 4 Hartwig Fire Department Poker Run Hartwig Aug 5 B.A.C.A. Kids Day Des Moines Aug 9 Hot August Night Car, Truck, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show Jefferson Aug 11 AtlanticFest Ride In Bike Show Atlantic Aug 11 CVMA 39-2 Annual Patriot Ride Cedar Rapids Aug 12 Klondike Car,Tractor,Truck & Motorcycle Show Manilla Aug 17-19 14th Annual BTW Trike In Kellogg Aug 18 BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola Aug 18 Cancer Sucks Car, Truck, and Bike Show Council Bluffs Aug 18 4th Annual Old Glory Ride VA Iowa City Aug 18 American Legion Riders Post 111 3rd Annual Scholarship Ride Newton Aug 18 11th Annual Cabbage Head Motorcycle & Car Show Lisbon Aug 18-19 Baxter Cycle Open House and Motorcycle Auction Marne Aug 25 3rd Annual Shayla Bee Black Tie Black Leather Affair Okoboji Classic Cars Aug 25 B.A.C.A. of Central Iowa Bike Bash Johnson Aug 25 Kayla Jones Memorial Scholarship Ride Fort Dodge Aug 25 Poker Run in Honor of Officer Mark Burbridge Council Bluffs Aug 25 10th Annual Hogs for Dogs Poker Run Logan Aug 26 Tractor/Car/Motorcycle Fun Run Westphalia Aug 26 Brooklyn Fire Department Poker Run Brooklyn Aug 28 Cubs Run BBHD to Principle Park Big Barn HD Des Moines Aug 30-Sep2 Redneck Revival Conesville Sep 1-3 Midway Tavern Soldier Valley Run, BBQ, Street Dance Soldier CONTINUED ON PAGE 70 Sep 7-8 New Hampton Motorcycle Rally New Hampton Sep 8 Broken Spokes MC Annual Children’s Hospital Ride Thirsty’s on Third Davenport Sep 8 Camp High Hopes Poker Run Fundraiser Sioux City Sep 9 Motorcycle Hill Climb Anamosa Sep 9 Hogs4Dogs USA Ride Ottumwa Sep 11 Burgers and Bikes Mount Pleasant Sep 13 Iowa Stop on the Motorcycle Cannonball Stage 6 Anamosa Sep 14 Iowa Stop on the Motorcycle Cannonball Stage 7 Spirit Lake Sep 13-15 St Jude Rides - Des Moines to Memphis Sep 14-16 Rumble In The Sand Outlaw Street Drags Conesville Sep 14-16 SLR Keosauqua Sep 15 WTF Fun Run Harlan Sep 15 Open House & Pig Roast The Vic Shop Desoto Sep 15 Chris “Cowboy” Whitmer Benefit Muscatine Sep 22 BBQ Open House Route 65 HD Indianola Sep 22 New Model Open House & Demo Rides HD of Carroll Sep 22 For You We Ride Big Barn H-D Des Moines Sep 23 Concours de Cornfield Two Rivers VMC Earlham Oct 6 Iron Invasion Woodstock, IL Oct 7 Toy Run HD of Carroll Oct 20 Rumble In The Sand Outlaw Street Drags Conesville Oct 21 ABATE D3 Toy Run Atlantic Nov 9-11 ABATE of Iowa Steam Marshalltown Nov 17 Fashion Show Route 65 HD Indianola Dec 16 ABATE D3 Christmas Party Brayton
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Tuesday Desperado’s Bar and Grill Wheatland Marshalltown Legion Car & Bike Cruise (Last Tue Apr-Sep) Chrome Horse Cedar Rapids (2nd Tuesday)
Wednesday The Buck Snort Neola Cadillac Jack’s Baxter 2nd Ave Bike Night Des Moines (2nd Wed May-Sep) OP Clear Lake Ride’s Bar & Grill Ft Dodge The Pour House Davenport Amigos Fort Dodge Pete & Shorty’s Clarksville Latitude 41 Polk City Dinner Rides Zylstra Harley-Davidson Ames
Thursday Roar Into Harlan (3rd Thursdays) Stumpy’s Bar & Grill Duncombe The Buck Snort Oakland Firehouse Bar Sioux City Metro HD Cedar Rapids (2nd Thursday May-Oct) Des Moines Vintage Bike Night (1st Thursday May-Sep) Edwards Bikes on the Hundred Block Council Bluffs (3rd Thursday ) McCann’s Tap Des Moines (Every Other May-24: Jun7,21,28: Jul-12,26: Aug-9,23: Sep-6,20) R Place Kelley Eddies Tavern Sergeant Bluff (Apr-Nov) Thirsty’s on 3rd Davenport Ride Night with CMA Solid Rock Riders Sioux City (3rd Thursday Apr-Oct) Carroll Harley-Davidson Carroll (1st Thurs May-Sep)
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Friday Bike Down to I-Town Indianola (3rd Friday) Grub Run Traveling Bike Night Mean Machine Cycle Parts Elkhart (1st Fri May-Sep) Centerville Bike Nights (4th Friday May-Aug) Thunder Nights Newton (2nd Friday)
Saturday Route 65 BBQ & Open House (Sat after Bike Down to I Town) Happenings Bar Steamboat Rock (3rd Sat May-Sep) Cruise In Motorcycle Ride & Show Ruby’s in Stuart (4th Sat Jun, Jul, Aug) Ambro’s Roadhouse DeSoto (Last Sat Jun-Nov) Monroe Bike Night (2nd Sat May-Sep) Calvin Rockett Bar and Grill Marshalltown (Last Sat Jun,Jul; 3rd Sat Aug)
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Just 1 More Jamaica (Starting in May) This list is what we have found and what has been submitted. Before heading to any event, please check weather and make sure the event is not cancelled. Not responsible for misprints and typos. If you have any other events to list, please email vernon@thunderroadsiowa.com
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