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FREE
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SEPTEMBER 2015
VOLUME 9 - ISSUE 105
www.RidinOn.com
9-11 Remembrance
FIREFIGHTER SALUTE
HOT & COOL!
A VOCAL
SUPPORTER!
MONICA
ROBINS
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NEWSCASTER+
BIKER!
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Lake Erie HD
STORY & PHOTOS BY DAR GRODI
YOU NEVER KNOW where the road will lead, and we’d never have expected that
on our way to the Ironton River Rally we’d wind up at a firehouse in West Virginia
shooting some very cool shots of some hot firefighters’ bikes!
Adventure awaits around every bend, so when we met retired fireman Dave Lake at
Charlie’s Harley-Davidson in Huntington,W.V., he took us on a nice ride to their Teays
Valley fire station to shoot some pictures for Ridin’ On.
There we met Nathan Bird who owns an awesome 2005 Road King Fire Fighters
Edition that he’s added on a lot of personal touches
to make this bike a one-of-a-kind and make
it his own. Nathan started out as a Junior
Fire Fighter in 1993, to a Fireman today.
He’s a second generation fire fighter
who loves to ride, when he’s not
heroically battling fires and saving
damsels in distress.
Nathan Bird (on Left) and Dave Lake (R)
outside the station with their bikes.
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September 2015
1 – Fire Bikes – 9-11 Remembrance
4-5 – Shifting Gears Editorial – Sturgis 75th
8 – NCOM News Bytes – News You Can Use
9 – VetMotorsports – Sgt Clickner clicks with Triumph Racing
10 – Now You’re Cookin’ – Fire Up the Grill
12-13 – The Voice of Monica Robins – Vocal Supporter
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SEPTEMBER 2015
VOLUME 9 - ISSUE 105
www.RidinOn.com
9-11 Remembrance
FIREFIGHTER SALUTE
HOT & COOL!
A Vocal
Supporter –
Monica Robins
Reporter, Performer, Rider
14 – StarRiders Report – Famous Fodder
17 – Thunder on the Strip – Geneva-on-the-Lake Biker Fest
18-19 – Darlene’s Road Ramblings – Riders’ Roundup
21 – Alive Inside – Music to my Ears
22 – Industry Insider – Minding Your Business
25 – RnR Dice Run Update – Visit some, or visit them All
26-27 – RIDE ‘N’ ROLL – Last Chance to Roll
28 – Hale’s H-D Bike Show – Customs, Choppers & Classics
A VOCAL
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ROBINS
Editor
Bill Bish
Managing Editor
Darlene Bish
Senior Photographer
Bill Kubiak
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If you live in
or around the
Cleveland area,
you’ve likely seen Monica Robins with
a microphone in her hands, either as
a news reporter, a singer with both a
rock and a country band, or belting
out the National Anthem at the Rally for
the Troops, Firefighters Memorial Run,
Police Memorial Run, or 9-11 run; and
she’s also a rider!
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SHIFTING
BY BILL BISH, EDITOR
Unveiling the new
Harley-Davidson Rally Point to
kick off the 75th annual Sturgis Rally.
Downtown Sturgis, posing for a daily photo.
Nearly a thousand motorcyclists created the
world’s largest motorcycle sculpture at the
Buffalo Chip Campground to honor veterans.
Main Street Sturgis 2015
Devils Tower, WY was
a close encounter of
the two-wheel kind.
Us doing the touristy thing
at Mount Rushmore and the
Crazy Horse Memorial.
Doug Danger jumped 22 Cars
at the Famous Buffalo Chip Campground,
breaking Evel Knievel’s old record.
GEARS
WOW… That’s the one word that best sums up this year’s
75th anniversary Sturgis Rally; “WOW” followed by a million
exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s one for each biker who
went to the South Dakota mecca this year between August 3-9,
as many believe that’s the new record attendance. Although official numbers
haven’t yet been released, the “m” word has been bandied about. And I, for one,
can personally attest that Darlene and I were both at the then-BIG 50th Sturgis
Black Hills Motor Classic back in 1990, along with nearly a half million other
riders, and this year’s rally appeared to be twice as “B-I-G”!
Motorcycles were EVERYWHERE for a hundred miles in every direction, and
vendors were set up everywhere a motorcycle wasn’t.
The overwhelming hugeness of it all was magnified by the fact that neither
Darlene nor I have been back to Sturgis since the 57th in 1997, when we
rode there from L.A. with our 14-month old baby girl Rachelle in the sidecar.
Besides Rachelle now starting her Sophomore year of college in Vermont this
fall, a LOT has changed since then.
Since nearly twenty years ago, here’s the most notable changes between
Sturgis then-and-now:
W-a-a-a-a-y more baggers! And w-a-a-a-y more three-wheelers; trikes,
Spyders, Slingshots…maybe it’s a growing fad, or maybe it’s a sign of our times.
Lots more women riding solo; ask Darlene from riding in 1990 and before.
Considerably more varied types and models of motorcycles; lots of metrics.
More vendors taking up more space along Main Street, and booths lining up
and down the side streets even further than ever before. LOTS more bikes
and bikers EVERYWHERE, with nearby towns providing Bike ONLY Parking
and closing their main drag to motorcycles only; campgrounds full and fully
rockin’, bars fuller – and BIGGER, with some towering for half a block!
Here’s Sturgis, BY THE NUMBERS: Vendor Licenses Issued – 891 (up from
667 last year); Garbage Collected – 2000 tons and mounting; Traffic Citations
– 1,200; Traffic Warnings – 4500; DUI’s – 52 (way down); Accidents – 142 (a new
record); Fatalities – 13 (a new record); Cash Seizures - $28,652 (way down);
Harleys Sold at Black Hills H-D – 509 (previous best 368); Nearest Hotel Room
– 175 miles away.
So, with so many bikers there, you gotta believe the Buffalo Chip’s Lost &
Found is overflowing with a variety of common and not-so-common items left
behind when the party was over -- 193 weird and wonderful things such as:
63 sets of keys, 16 pairs of glasses (13 prescription), dozens of air mattresses,
tons of tents, 1 vial of unknown “STURGIZZ”, 1 erotic Norwegian novel, 1 pair
of galoshes, 14 cell phones, tarps galore, several kiddie pools & accessories, 3
propane grills, 4 wallets, 19 credit/debit cards, and 1 Harley-Davidson.
Darlene and I have already Saved the Date for the 100th, and wondering about
the changes to come… so stay tuned for my Sturgis 2040 report.
Our good friend and mentor Richard Lester, founder of AIM/
NCOM, was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
& Hall of Fame along with other notables: Sturgis Police
Chief Jim Bush, racing sponsor and Harley dealer Don Tilley
(posthumously), champion racer Everett Brashear, famed
custom bike builder Eddie Trotta, celebrity bike builder John
Shope, chopper pioneer Sugar Bear, and EagleRider rentals
founder Chris McIntyre.
**I was honored to be inducted over a decade ago with the
inaugural class in the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.
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NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS
Compiled & Edited by BILL BISH
The new state law requires road guards to:
•Successfully complete a driving record review and a training
course to receive a motorcycle road guard certificate.
•Meet safety and equipment standards outlined in the law.
•Only act as a flagger for group rides with 20 motorcycles or more.
•Notify each statutory or home rule charter city
through which the ride is traveling.
•Receive consent from the chief of police of city of the
first class through which the ride is traveling.
LEGISLATORS DEFINE AUTOCYCLES
“STOP MOTORCYCLE
CHECKPOINT FUNDING ACT”
ADVANCES IN CONGRESS
The U.S. Senate passed a six-year Federal Highway Bill on
July 30 with a bipartisan vote of 65-34, and the measure now
moves to the House for further action, but Congress also
passed its sixth short-term funding extension in six years
to move the bill off the front burner until late October.
The Senate-passed version of the highway bill contains
the following bill text, on page 539 of S.1647, the DRIVE
act; or Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the
Economy act:
PART II —
STOP MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINT FUNDING ACT
SEC. 34121. SHORT TITLE.
This part may be cited as the ‘‘Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act’’.
SEC. 34122. GRANT RESTRICTION.
Notwithstanding section 153 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary may
not provide a grant or any funds to a State, county, town, township, Indian tribe,
municipality, or other local government that may be used for any program –
1. to check helmet usage; or
2. to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcycle operators or
motorcycle passengers.
WASHINGTON CONFEDERATION OF
CLUBS & ABATE PREVENT MOTORCYCLE
PROFILING PATROLS
The Washington State Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State Patrol
were planning targeted motorcycle safety patrols from July 31 thru August
16. These patrols would be in direct violation of RCW 43.101.419, the law
prohibiting motorcycle profiling.
Through the unified efforts of the Confederation of Clubs, ABATE, and the
U.S. Defenders, these planned patrols WILL NOT HAPPEN and an alert has been
issued to participating agencies to help ensure profiling does not occur.
In response to a letter outlining these grievances from COC attorney Mike
Myers, the WSTC claimed the original press release announcing the patrols was
a mistake. They apologized, reversed their position, and even issued an alert to
all participating agencies outlining the state prohibition on motorcycle profiling.
“The Washington State Motorcycle Rights movement continues to provide an
exemplary model for the fight against profiling and the advancement of our
rights base,” said Double D, Chair of the Confederation of Clubs of Washington,
and Lyle Coyle, State Coordinator of ABATE of Washington, in a joint statement.
“Simply put, the motorcycle profiling law in Washington State has the power
to reverse discriminatory policymaking conducted by state agencies and
reinforce the regime of protection legally enjoyed by motorcyclists in our state.”
MOTORCYCLE “ROAD GUARDS” TO
PATROL MINNESOTA ROADWAYS
Certified motorcyclists known as “road guards” are hitting Minnesota
roads as of August 4th, and they’ll be able to stop and control traffic for large
motorcycle group rides throughout the state.
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Part car, part motorcycle, it’s an AutoCycle. Three-wheel vehicles like the Elio,
or Polaris Slingshot, Campagna T-Rex, Tanom Invader, Morgan, and Toyota’s new
i-Road all definitely drive differently than motorcycles but currently, because
these vehicles are technically motorcycles in the U.S., drivers are required to
wear a helmet in many states and are also required to obtain a motorcycle
license.
With these three-wheelers currently classified as motorcycles by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and various conflicting laws across the
country that regulate them, on March 12, 2015, U.S. Senator David Vitter (RLA) introduced the Autocycle Safety Act (S.685 / House companion H.R.2892
by Rep. John R. Moolenaar (R-MI), which creates the new classification
“autocycle” for enclosed motor vehicles with three wheels and aims to set
a single standard for all three-wheeled road vehicles, hopefully making it
easier for companies to bring autocycles to mass market.
To date, 26 states have enacted or are currently developing classifications for
enclosed, three-wheeled vehicles as autocycles at the state level, requiring
individual states to determine helmet and motorcycle endorsements for these
vehicles, so enacting federal legislation will provide consistency across the
country.
The legislation provides that autocycle manufacturers must immediately
meet certain safety standards until such time as the NHTSA can promulgate
final safety regulations covering autocycles. To be eligible for the new
classification of autocycle, the vehicle must qualify as meeting Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) -- not limited to, but including most
standards for passenger vehicles under 10,000 lbs. Some of the requirements
will be FMVSS for seat belts and seat belt anchors, child restraints, roof crush
and meet upper interior impact standards. Autocycles also must have front
and side curtain airbag protection. In addition to numerous safety standards
needed for qualification, autocycles must meet FMVSS for motorcycles as
well. The legislation also requires the continued investigation of additional
standards appropriate for autocycles, developing additional safety standards
for these vehicles. Automotive fuel standards also apply to autocyles.
U.S. STATES WITH THE WORST ROADS
U.S.Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is fed up with
Congress’ inaction to pass a long-term transportation funding measure, and
in a July 9 blog post, Secretary Foxx once again called out Congress for
their lack of action, followed by statistics of American roads and bridges by
state. Altogether, 65% of roads in the United States are in “less-than-good”
condition, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers 2013 Report
Card for America’s Infrastructure.
These are the 10 states with the worst roads: 10. Oregon, 9. New Jersey,
8. Washington, 7. California, 6. Rhode Island, 5. Colorado, 4. Oklahoma, 3.
Wisconsin, 2. Connecticut, and coming in at #1 is Illinois with 73% of their roads
in poor/mediocre condition.
QUOTABLE QUOTE:
“It is not the function of the government to keep the citizen from falling into
error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into
error.”
— U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Parker,
Chief Prosecutor for the U.S. at the Nurnberg Trials
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Daytona and work on a pro motorcycle race team, something I dreamed of
since I was young going to local races with my stepdad.
➤ Did you follow motorsports at all growing up?
Yes. My whole family was huge into racing. I grew up at the race track and
inside my stepfather’s engine machine shop in upstate New York. As soon as
I was big enough to clean parts and do anything in the shop, I was there. My
brother and I were the motorcycle people in the family.
➤ Where and how was your first experience with the program?
My experience in Daytona in 2013 with VETMotorsports was awesome! I
was teamed up with James Gang Racing. They treated me like one of the
crew and that’s when I got my first taste of being part of a pro race team. I
loved every minute of it!
➤ Did you work on cars/motorcycles at all?
I worked on everything I could get my hands on. Growing up in a rural
farm town all my friends had dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles. And I was the
mechanic among my friends because of my family’s shop.
➤ How has it been to work with your new team this year?
Working with Latus Motors Racing has been a great experience,
and the team atmosphere is motivated to put Bobby Fong on
the podium. The team has been great mentoring me.
➤ What led you to join the Marines? I didn’t have a plan after high school. I had no plan to go to college. So I got
a job in a factory, but it wasn’t for me. My great grandfather and grandfather
were both Marines. So I was like, I’m going to do that!
➤ How did your full-time position come about?
Because I worked with an AMA Pro team last year, when
the opportunity arose for VETMotorsports to partner
with Latus Racing, I think I was a good candidate.
The team liked my enthusiasm and mechanical
skill set and they were looking to add another team
member. It was just a great fit for everyone. ➤ What was your experience in the Marine Corps like?
My experience in the USMC was incredible! I felt like I was doing something
that my family was proud of. And that made me want to excel. The Marine
Corps molded me into the person I am today. ➤ What did you do/pursue after your discharge? First I went to college, because that’s what everyone told me to do. But that didn’t
work out. So my wife suggested I go do something I was passionate about and
something I would enjoy. So I went to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute.
➤ How did you find out about VETMotorsports? I found out through the Wounded Warrior Project that there was a new
organization called VETMotorsports that was looking for guys who were
interested in motorcycle racing.
➤W
hat are your expectations
for the rest of the season?
I plan to work as hard as I can and learn
as much as I can. I want to prove to
myself and everyone on the Latus
team that I’m a strong member of
the team.
USMC veteran and injured warfighter Chad Clickner with the Latus Motorsports
Castrol Moto Factory Triumph team. Chad is featured in the Triumph ad below.
THANK A
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Greetings everyone and Welcome Back! Ready for Lem
on Grilled Pork Chop
some more awesome Ridin’ On food recipes?!
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bmitted by: Nancy
Sure you are! It may be September but
Peters, PA
INGREDIENTS:
that means it’s time to make the most
4 chops, 1 inch thick
out of our grills, so here are a nice
2 tsp chopped chives
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to top things off. Now enjoy many
Caramelized Grilled Salmon
more miles of smiles whilst you chase
that endless summer! God bless you and
Submitted by: Dgptrsage, OH
America’s heroes too!
INGREDIENTS:
Ride Safe & Always EAT WELL! And feel the love! 1 large (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs)
2 tsps dried dill weed
Chef FatBoy, Melody & Family
Onions on the Grill
Submitted by: Davis Bessie, MI
INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp butter
Medium-size Sweet onion
BBQ Steak
Submitted by: HogTale10, KY
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs flank steak or
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, mashed
top round, 1-inch thick
3 Tbsps honey
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup catsup
3 Tbsps Hoisin sauce
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup chili sauce
3 Tbsps minced green onions
DIRECTIONS: Score sides of steak. Mix all
ingredients; pour over meat. Marinate 24 hours,
turning occasionally. When ready to cook, drain
off marinade. Grill or broil to desired liking.
Marinade can be mildly boiled in pot and served
as a side sauce with the steak.
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INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup distilled
1 Tbsp lemon juice
white vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp soy sauce
4 Tbsps oil
8 chicken thighs
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsps rice wine
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1 tsp minced garli
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2–3 Tbsps brown sugar
DIRECTIONS: To prevent the salmon fillet from curling up on the grill, score the
skin of the salmon by making three diagonal cuts across the back one way and three
diagonal cuts the other way, creating a diamond pattern. Be careful to only cut the
skin and not into the flesh. In a large pan, sprinkle the sea salt over the meat side
of the salmon fillet. Next sprinkle the dill weed over the salt. Finally, cover the dill
with brown sugar. Cover the pan and refrigerate the salmon for 2-3 hours, allowing
the salmon to cure and dissolve the brown sugar. Place the salmon, skin side down, on
a greased grill (olive oil applied with a paper towel works well) over indirect heat.
(Note: this means burners or charcoal to one side of the grill and food placed on the
opposite side of the grill.) Cover the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the
salmon flakes when pierced with a folk. Do not flip when cooking.
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INGREDIENTS:
20 graham crackers
1/2 cup sugar
2 lbs cottage cheese
3 Tbsps sugar
1/2 cup milk
Beaten egg whites
Cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 pt whipping cream
3 Tbsps butter
3/4 cup water
3 egg yolks (save whites)
2 pkgs Knox gelatin
DIRECTIONS: Crush the graham crackers to crumbs; add
sugar, cinnamon and butter to make crust.
Save a little for topping. Line a large 10 x 13 inch pan with
crust mixture; set aside. Scald separated
egg yolks, sugar, and milk; stir but do not let burn. Add vanilla.
Dilute the gelatin in water until
absorbed. Put the cottage cheese through a sieve or add to gelatin
mixture and blend in the blender.
Add to sweet egg mixture. Beat separated egg whites until stiff
and add. Beat cream until stiff and
add, mixing well. Pour into crust and sprinkle a little of the
crust on top. Chill at least 2 to 3 hours.
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Monica Robins is an Emmy award winning reporter well known
as one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable sources for
health news. Monica is currently the Senior Health
Correspondent at WKYC Channel 3, Cleveland’s
NBC affiliate. Her reputation for fair, accurate,
and unbiased reporting has earned her the
respect of the region’s medical establishments
including The Academy of Medicine of
Cleveland and Northern Ohio. Monica is an
avid “biker” and sings the National Anthem
at Rally for the Troops, the Police Memorial
Run, and the Firefighters Memorial Run. Monica
was recently interviewed by our Ridin’ On senior
photographer Bill Kubiak.
The Voice of
Bill What was your first bike?
Monica 2000 Harley 883. I grew up riding Honda's
50s and actually learned on a Buell.
BK What is the farthest you’ve ridden?
MR No really long trips yet, my job at WKYC and being in two bands
prevent that. We like to go to the islands or just on country roads.
BK What are some of your favorite destinations?
MR I love going out Lake Road and I’m a big fan of the Metro
Parks. We got out towards Lorain, Huron, or Marblehead.
Monica
RobinS
INTERVIEW & PHOTOS BY BILL KUBIAK
ADDITIONAL IMAGES COURTESY OF MONICA ROBINS
BK You play in two bands. Tell me about them.
MR I play in Monica Robins and the Whiskey Kings which is a
classic rock and roll band, and I also have Monica Robins
and the Ninja Cowboys which is modern country.
BK Have you made any CD’s?
MR No, we play original music, which is not what people
want to buy. We are mostly a cover band.
BK How did you get involved with Rally for the Troops?
MR I had sung the National Anthem for the Browns and Indians and
many local sports teams. John “Kiks” Kikol (Rally for the Troops
organizer) heard me and called me out of the blue and asked
me if I would sing for the troops. How could I say no to that?
BK H
ow long have you been performing the
National Anthem at Rally for the Troops?
MR I started with the first one in 2003. Singing for the
veterans inspires me to do the very best I can.
BK So that led to other events?
MR Yes, the Police Memorial Run and the Firefighters
Memorial Run, and the 9-11 Ride. Singing is
the least I can do for people who saved us.
Monica Robins, Channel 3 WKYC
Monica & husband Deke both ride, and
they met performing together in a local
band. Monica’s favorite rides are along
the lake and through the Metro Parks.
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Whether Rock’n’Roll or Rockin’ Country,
Monica’s bands rock Cleveland and NEO.
Award-Winning News
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(Good ‘til 9/30)
BK I heard your husband Deke Kumler proposed
to you in an unusual way?
MR We had just started dating and he went to the Harley dealer and
bought me a leather vest. He said he sat on a Dyna and almost
came home with it. I told him you come home with a Harley and
we’ll go to Vegas and get married. A week later he came home
and showed me the receipt for a new Dyna Wide Glide.
BK How long have you been married?
MR 16 years and 3 Harleys. It must be true love if I’m
still with him after he switched to BMW.
BK Deke, how did you meet Monica?
Deke I was the drummer in a band BFD. We needed a singer and
Monica came and she was hired, the rest is history.
BK What’s the best advice you can give?
MR My dad told me when I first got into TV to keep people
around you that will never let it go to your head.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TALENTED, PATRIOTIC,
DOWN-TO-EARTH BIKER AND HER MONICA ROBINS BANDS,
FOLLOW HER ON FACEBOOK OR GO TO MONICAROBINS.COM.
Performing the National Anthem at the Firefighters
Memorial Run last year, and she also sings regularly at the
Rally for the Troops, Police Memorial Run and 9-11 Ride.
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REPORT
ROBBIE MADDISON
GOES OFF-ROADING IN
TAHITI
MOTORCYCLES ARE NOT MADE for
surfing. They do not float. They are not
waterproof. All of which were problems that
master stunt rider Robbie Maddison had to
overcome when he used one as a surfboard
on some of the most dangerous waves on
the planet. “We sank the motorcycle over a
hundred times,” he admits.
But none of that stopped the determined 34-year old Aussie daredevil
from combining his adult profession of riding with his childhood passion
of surfing to create Pipe Dream, a short video in which Maddison rides
the wicked waves of Tahiti’s Teahupo’o on a modified KTM 300 motocross
machine, sponsored by DC Shoes.
The four-minute video caps three years and 5,000 man-hours spent
working through dozens of iterations to nail the bike’s design. When
Maddison first cooked up this crazy idea, he sketched a motocrosser with a
ski on the front wheel and paddles on the rear tire…um, no.
So his team started tweaking the bike, finally settling on a larger plastic front
ski, packed the air intake with foam to prevent it from sucking in water, and
mounted an inflatable bag that would trigger when the bike began to sink.
Eventually, Maddison
could ride as far as 15 miles
without trouble or the need
for major repairs afterward.
All his hard work had paid
off, and he was having a blast.
“I’d feel like a child on an
amusement park ride, just
having the time of my life.”
So, in his career Maddo
has backflipped the Tower
Bridge in London, jumped
a football field in Vegas to
break the 300-foot barrier
that Evil Knievel once said
was impossible, jumped on
top of and over the Arc de Triomphe, rode a ski jump down a 185-foot drop,
and now he’s gone off-road to conquer one of the world’s most challenging
surfing spots. But that hardly means he’s done. “There’s plans to do some
other crazy stuff,” he teases.
ESPY Awards 2015 Best Action
Sports Athlete – RYAN DUNGEY!
WHEN THE ESPY AWARDS (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly
Award) began over two decades ago in 1993, motorcycle competitors
were way off the radar.
That changed in 2007, when Travis Pastrana’s double backflip at the
X Games helped earn him the ESPY Award in Action Sports, bringing
motocross to the forefront of popular media through host, ESPN.
But Pastrana was the last motocross star to receive an ESPY award
– until this year. At ESPY Awards 2015, two-time Monster Energy
Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey received the top honors in the
Best Male Action Sports Athlete, overtaking popular
riders in disciplines such as skateboarding, BMX,
snowboarding and surfing.
Following his top honors at ESPY Awards this
year,
the 25-year-old Minnesota
native has showed the world
once again that motocross is
as mainstream as the other
popular sport
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Multiple LIVE BANDS Friday & Saturday!
Vendors! Tattoos! Leather! Food & Beer Sales!
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THUNDER
ON
THE STRIP
Photos by Ridin’ On Chopperazzis
Bill Kubiak & Clem Marion
CHASING SUMMER
NO RIDER EVER WANTS summer to end, so Sportsterz Bar & Grill and Goblin
Custom Cycle in Geneva-On-The-Lake put together Thunder On The Strip nearly
a decade ago to extend the season one more week past Labor Day for north coast
riders and biker-friendly area businesses along this touristy lakeside strip!
For nine years now, bikers have migrated to this lakeside resort that used to shutter
its seasonal shops after Labor Day, for a fond farewell-to-summer celebration. As a
bonus, by stretching out the season another weekend, bikers get the whole place all
to themselves and the businesses get to stay open for one last hurrah.
Sitting close to the OH/PA line, the rally (www.ThunderOnTheStrip.com) has
evolved into a regional favorite, serving up all the wanted biker attractions; with live
entertainment and events all weekend long, including a stunt team, parade, burnout
pit, bar hop, bull-riding, and a bounty of top-notch bands all four days, and vendors
galore, plus all the great eateries and drinkeries along the Lake Erie shoreline.
So prepare to stretch summer once
again, September 10-13, 2015!!
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IMRG CLEVELAND CHAPTER
1946 meets every 2nd
Wednesday of the
month at AHM-North
Coast. ALL RIDERS
WELCOME to JOIN the
IMRG RIDING COMMUNITY
Visit AHM
NorthCoast
at Thunder
on the Strip!
Ask about our
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Ahh, the weather finally turned off about ideal and there’s a ton more ridin’ to do
this season, the calendar says so! Reports have come in that the 75th Sturgis broke
all records and in being there, I’d have to completely agree! But us Bikers can
never get enough time together and in the saddle, so head to some of the many
events happening in September, like the SGT Jimmy Ride (Monroe), Rolling
Bike Night FINALE at the Rockin’ Horse Saloon (Sandusky), Ride to the
Rock (Cleveland), Rusty’s Ride (Xenia), Dennis Margo Scooter Trash Chili
Bear Bash (Monroeville), Piqua HD Grand Opening Party (Piqua), Rock &
XENIA, OH
SUBMITTED BY JIMMI SHEARER | PHOTOS BY THOM MEYER
FROM A BROTHER’S
viewpoint, I had the
best one you could ask for!
You see, Russell James Shearer III (“Rusty” aka
“Shadow”) was not just my brother, but my best
friend and “father figure” all in one. He believed in
God & family and had a heart of gold that was open
to all. His long hair, leathers, boots & jeans didn’t
fit the stereotype for his 4.0+ GPA in high school. A
rare breed, Rusty loved riding from a very young
age, had common sense and was a
man of Freedom. His passion took
him to MMI and on to be a Tech at
Buckminn’s Harley. Lost from
us far too soon, at the age
of 21, in a freak accident with an 8-point buck; the
Xenia HOG Chapter has kept his beloved memory
alive for 24 years by helping children at Christmas
in his name. We are grateful to Buckminn’s
D&D Harley-Davidson, 1213 Cincinnati Ave/
Rt 42 in Xenia (937-376-3344), for continuing the
Rusty’s Ride tradition. A phenomenal event, the
ride provides lunch & homemade desserts, with
prizes, cash, music, gift baskets, auction, major
raffles, including a cool Glock, and of course,
beautiful scenery! This year’s Rusty’s Ride
happens soon on Saturday, September 12th, with
the goal to bring holiday joy to thousands more! I
still try to live my life to this day as a man that my
brother would’ve been proud of because of his
positive influence and I hope you’ll come join me
in celebrating one of the “good ones” by having
a good time helping good kids that need you.
SANDUSKY, OH
SUBMITTED BY RIDIN' ON CHOPPERAZZI DAR GRODI
A FAIRLY NEW independent shop wanted to say thank you to all that had supported them in their initial
year, so they held their first Customer Appreciation Day in their big digs! Ozzy’s Cycle Services,
4320 Mason Rd, Sandusky, OH (419-502-9494) happens to be located right by another popular
area stop, The Mason Jar, a local biker bar & grill! So if you want, you could kick
back with a cold one of your choice while waiting to get your bike serviced.
Sweet! Owner Terry Osborn (Ozzy) has been a gearhead since a
very young age (ask to see his childhood “Let me drive” picture ;-) and
knows his way around a motorcycle and welcomes all to his shop. Sunshine
ruled the day last fall and camaraderie ruled the party, with folks
enjoying the fine blues music of the Luther Trammell band,
a great cookout, and the smiles of being with biker
family. Ozzy’s Cycle is going strong heading into
its third year now, so drop on by and say hi to
owner Terry and tell’em that Ridin’
On sent ya!
Ride Against Dementia (Cleveland), Momma’a BWC Ride (Florence, KY), CVMA Poker Run (Kokomo, IN), Walt’s Old School Thunder
(Conneaut Lake, PA), CBMC Vintage Bike Rally (Burlington, KY), Joe Saunders Parade (Bluefield, WV) and the upcoming David E. Moore
Memorial Ride & Party at Roeder Racing in Monroeville, OH on October 3rd! The new models are in at the various marquees so there are
Open Houses everywhere to maybe find your next ride. Please also remember to attend a 9-11 Tribute Ride near you, and honor our American
Heroes and NEVER FORGET, like some of the PC crowd wants us to do in rewriting, or even erasing, America’s history! Our past may not be
perfect, but it’s OUR heritage! For now let me share some snippets from a September to remember brought to you by Stanley Oakes & Popcorn
in Curwensville, PA and in Ohio with Jimmi Shearer (Xenia), Ridin’ On Chopperazzi’s Dar Grodi (Sandusky) & your Editors (Brook Park).
So keep those iron steeds rollin’ down this great nation’s beautiful highways & byways! Why? Because we’re bikers and… it’s the American Way!
BROOK PARK, OH
SUBMITTED BY JOHN “KIKS” KIKOL PHOTOS BY BILL & DARLENE BISH
IN A WORLD that seems bent on erasing history, especially American history,
there are one hundred and two minutes that we should NEVER FORGET. They
began at 8:46 AM on September 11, 2001 when American Flight 11 flew into
the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Following was
9:03 as United Flight 175 struck the South Tower, at 9:37 American Flight
177 hit the Pentagon in Washington DC, 9:59 the South Tower collapses,
10:03 United Flight 93 crashes into the fields of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at
10:28 AM the North Tower collapses. Two thousand nine hundred and seventyseven died in those 102 minutes, including 343 firefighters and 72 police/port
authority officers. America then became involved in a long war against Terrorism,
which has resulted in almost 7,000 men & women becoming our most recent “FALLEN
HEROES”, who gave ALL in our fight with this global evil. On
September 6th, 2015, we will be honoring and remembering
those whose lives ended on 9/11/01 and our nation’s
Fallen Heroes with a Ceremony to be held at Brook Park,
Ohio’s Kennedy Park/Veterans Memorial/9-11 Memorial,
located on Sylvia Drive at 11 AM and motorcycle staging
begins at 10am. There will be FDNY & Ohio National
Guard speakers, along with 21-gun & musical salutes,
ending with a Processional Ride to Lake Erie HarleyDavidson in Avon for camaraderie. For more info, please
contact Kiks at [email protected] or 440-263-8121.
CURWENSVILLE, PA
SUBMITTED BY STANLEY OAKES & POPCORN
IN TRYING TO squeeze every last bit out of the riding season, the good
folks of ABATE of Pennsylvania came up with the Fall Fling! Held midstate in Curwensville close to Altoona, on the beautiful Moose Lodge 268
campgrounds, this fun event is now going into its second year! Join in
September 18-20, 2015 for all the goodies bikers love, such as a scenic
ride, live bands, horseshoes, cornhole, bike games, vendors, tattooist,
beer & food! This is a wonderful way to get together with riding
brothers & sisters in the wild
outdoors before the chill sets
in. There are no camper fees
but if you’d rather get a room,
there are 5 local hotels with the
Super 8 giving special rates. The
event helps fight for motorcycle
rights so you need to be an MRO
member (you can join there) or
the guest of one. It’s 21+ so you
know there’s gonna be one heck of
a party! For more info & pre-sale tix
visit www.ABATEPA.org or
call 717-731-8955 or see
their ad on Page 15!
“Alive Inside” through music
They are
Wayne Mesker,
“Rock & Ride”
Against Dementia
ALIVE
!
E
D
I
S
IN
“WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING for our Elders,” says film Director Michael
Rossato-Bennett. The first time he entered a Medicaid funded nursing
home he almost turned and ran. “I saw a hundreds of people the world had
forgotten, it was frightening to imagine their life as my own, but I couldn’t
help but imagine this. Imagine having no one, your mind is fading, your body
betraying you and you are experiencing this all alone. My heart almost broke!”
Then Henry Dryer (94) was wheeled in front of Michael’s camera, “This man
had been struggling with Dementia in this institution for over 10 years and
he sat in front of me in his chair, hunched over himself, seemingly lifeless. But, then we gave him his music, the music of his youth - Cab Calloway - and
something amazing happened! It was as if a switch was thrown, he started
dancing, and singing. It sent shivers up my spine, to see him become so alive! In that moment I knew I had to make this film! If music could wake a mind
like this, a lost mind, the world needed to know this!” The film that Michael
made called Alive Inside, won the prestigious 2014 Sundance Film Festival
Audience Award and a dozen others and has single-handedly helped change
the way people treat dementia sufferers worldwide!
Fast forward to March of 2014, when Wayne Mesker, CEO of Clevelandbased Worldstock Entertainment & former Board member of the Fallen Riders
Memorial Fund saw the film at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
Wayne says “I was so touched and moved by what I had witnessed, before the
final credits were finished rolling, my path was clear. After nearly 7 years of
building a Global network of caring creative artists, musicians, entrepreneurs,
politicians, etc., Wayne formed the Rock Against Dementia Project to reach
out to those people and others in the Music Industry. Beginning with a trip to
Nashville last July where he enlisted the aid of Musicians, Music Media people,
The NAMM Foundation & others, his efforts led to his appointment as Creative
Advocacy Director at the Alive Inside Foundation. “We know that those we
serve love Music and are still Alive Inside and we also realized that many of
them had a passion for motorcycles & probably still “Ride” in their memories.
Thus the First Annual “Rock & Ride” Against Dementia emerged! We hope
this event grows bigger in the years to come.”
Obviously, Rossato-Bennett and his team have passion for their mission and
that is good, because it is a global, potent one;“We’re going to change the way
people think about aging in this country and we’re going to do it with music. Music has so much to teach us about who we are and our capacity to give to
each other!”
the 1st Annual
Rock & Ride
Against Dementia
Sat. September 26, 2015
Proceeds will benefit the Alive Inside Foundation
www.aliveinside.org
Bikes
$15 Single / $20 Couple
Car/truck/van
$20 1 or 2 pass. / $30 Carload
9:30 a.m.
Registration: Greenbrier Commons 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts.,Oh.
11:00 A.M.
1st bike out
3:00 P.M.
Music Starts
3:30 P.M.
Last "In"
Final Stop: Local Tavern, 5513 Pearl Road, Parma, OH`
50/50 RafFLe Sideboards & Chinese Auction
Music Inside & Out (Weather permitting)
Special Appearance by:
The Justin McCorkie Band
Straight "Outta" Spartanburg, S. Carolina
Also Appearing:
Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie / Angels in Disguise [southern/classic rock,
motown, blues]
The Park Brothers Feat. Jarred Goldweber [blues]
Henrietta Kytten [80's / 90's pop & originals]
The Engine Box [Classic rock]
Further details at www.Facebook.com/
events/1611568675770845/
For more information on how you can become a sponsor of
Rock and Ride Against Dementia or to donate to the Alive
Inside Foundation please visit www.AliveInside.org.
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INDIA USING H-D STREET
POLICE 750 MOTORCYCLES
Victory Unveils
Empulse TT
INDIA POLICE ARE NOW using Customized Harley-Davidson Street 750 motorcycles
as police bikes. The Harley-Davidson dealer in Ahmedabad has delivered six
custom Street 750 bikes to the Gujarat, India Police Department.
This is the first time that a police department in
India has used a Harley Street model.
The motorcycles will be used primarily
for quick response actions by the police
department, including the escort of senior
ministers and visiting dignitaries and
emergency response as part of a
natural disaster response team,
among other official duties.
Electric Motorcycle
POLARIS FORESEES ELECTRIC as an integral part of
their future, and after working with Brammo for three
years Victory is launching the 2016 Victory Empulse
TT, a street-legal electric motorcycle featuring race
proven electric power with the quickest charging
battery on the market, a top speed over 100 mph
and range up to 100 miles. The Victory Empulse TT is
built on the innovative design and engineering that
produced the fastest U.S. electric motorcycle at the
2015 Isle of Man TT Zero race.
“We have always been known for great handling
and power, so the Empulse TT is an ideal fit in
the expanding Victory lineup,” said Motorcycle
Product Director Gary Gray. “The Empulse TT
was developed primarily as an electric motorcycle
delivering a sporty ride,” said Victory Electric Product
Manager Joshua Katt. “With dual ride modes -- ECO
and SPORT -- to choose from and the addition of a
gearbox, the Empulse TT is a versatile motorcycle
that can be used for impressively sporty riding or as
a casual commuter.
The zero-emission Empulse TT shares some DNA
with the original Brammo Empulse R motorcycle, with
the biggest change being its high-capacity 10.4kWh
Brammo Power Lithium Ion battery, which can fully
charge in 3.9 hours -- making it the fastest charging
battery on the market.
Victory has been working with Brammo since 2011,
but in January 2015 Victory’s parent company, Polaris
Industries, acquired Brammo’s motorcycle assets.
Since then, Victory engineers have been working with
the Brammo product team to achieve improvements in
battery capacity, display function and handling.
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to Open North
American Headquarters
COMPANY WANTS TO ESTABLISH 100 DEALERSHIPS IN AMERICAN CITIES
ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORS, the world’s
oldest motorcycle company in continuous
production, is establishing its North
American headquarters and a dealership
in Wisconsin, the India-based manufacturer
has announced. The headquarters and
dealership are both scheduled to open
later this year in Milwaukee’s Historic Third
Ward.
The dealership will be Royal Enfield’s first
company-owned store in the U.S., according
to Rod Copes, president of Royal Enfield
North America, who says the company
wants to establish about 100 dealerships in
American cities, a mix of company-owned
stores and independent businesses.
“I live here, so I am biased. But in my
mind, Milwaukee is kind of the center of
motorcycling in the United States,”
said Copes, a former Harley-Davidson
executive who led Harley’s efforts in
Asia and other emerging markets.
“We view this as kind of our first flagship
dealership,” he added.
Royal Enfield produced its first
motorcycles in Britain in 1901, two years
before William S. Harley and Arthur
Davidson built their first motorcycles for
the general public. The company, known
for its bikes that capture the essence of oldschool motorcycling -- a throbbing engine,
simple electronics and a low price -- is
revered in India, one of the world’s largest
markets for two-wheel vehicles. Royal
Enfield is expected to build about 450,000
motorcycles this year, consisting of three
500cc models; the Bullet 500, the Classic 500
and Continental GT 535 Café Racer.
You Have the Right to
Remain Silent…
Please Use It!
If you’ve ever stopped by one of our booths at your local bike event,
you probably have one of our cards. For those of you unlucky few that
don’t have our card, stop by the office and grab one. But for now, the
card reads —>
Jerri Mitchell-Tharp
If you are ever in a situation where a police officer is questioning you about anything, and I mean anything, take
out that card and read it again. Whether you are stopped for a DUI, or for any reason, keep your thoughts, and
words, to yourself. Police officers are highly trained in interrogation techniques and will use that to obtain
incriminating statements from you. This is especially true in DUI cases. Think about the simple question:
“How much have you had to drink tonight?” Surprisingly, in most of our cases where this question is asked, it
is actually answered. Usually the answer is 2 or 3. Doesn’t seem like a lot, right? Wrong. Saying you had 2 or
3 beers, which is an admission of drinking, pretty much gives the cop all the probable cause he needs to
continue keeping you detained to gather more evidence. Words are not simple. The questions that cops ask
are not designed to give anyone the benefit of the doubt.
You have to be aware that there are numerous tricks that officers use to get statements out of you. I have
actually seen instances where police officers try to: intimidate people into making statements; act like they
identify or feel sorry for the suspect; deliberately confuse; and, believe it or not, officers are allowed to lie to the
suspect. The justice system in this country is based on a simple idea: You are not required to prove your
innocence to a police officer who wants to question you. The Constitution specifically states that you (1) are
innocent until proven guilty, (2) have the right to remain silent, and, among other things, (3) have the right to
have a lawyer present while being questioned by the police.
Police officers are entitled to your name when you are stopped; give them that and nothing else. The most
important thing to remember when you get pulled over for DUI, speeding, or anything, you have the right to
remain silent. USE IT!
Jerri Mitchell-Tharp, Attorney
Law Offices of Ralph C. Buss
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Ride N Roll Dice Run
STOPS SPOTLIGHT
PHOTOS BY CLEM MARION
IT’S THE STOPS that make the Ride ‘N’
Roll Dice Run such a cool summer-long
event; from destination dealerships to
independent shops, from restaurant chains
to mom & pop grilles, from neighborhood
bars to theme pubs, and leather boutiques
to gently-used stores, and lots inbetween… and the one thing they all have
in common is that they are biker-friendly
and support the riding community!
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ual OPEN HOUSE /
LUTZS LEATHER 16 Ann
T PARTY
ANNIVERSARY BLOW-OU
So, when a couple of our Stops recently held
events, why not feature them here in Ridin’
On to THANK them for their support and
give you more great reasons to roll in and
pay them a visit… and the Ride ‘N’ Roll is an
awesome excuse to go ridin’ and Stop in!
WALT’S TAVERN
“Old School Thunder on
the
Lake”
And it’s not too late to get rollin’ with a
whole month left before the October 1st
deadline, so there’s plenty of time to get at
least ten Stops for an entry and a chance
to WIN Free Gas for a Year! Or, if you’ve
already been out Ride ‘N’ Rolling this
summer, you’ve got four more weeks to get
more Stops for more chances at more and
bigger prizes, or complete them ALL and
compete for the $5,000 cash prize for highest
score, or thousands more for the Top Ten!
In the meantime, check out these photos
of fine folks having a great time at Lutzs
Leather in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania,
and Walt’s Tavern in Conneaut Lake, PA,
two of our favorite dice run Stops… but
then again, they’re ALL our favorites!
T hank You!
Photo by Dan LeHoty
Tell ’em you saw it in Ridin’ On! DURING THIS YEAR’S annual Corn Roast, Ridin’ On presents South East
Harley-Davidson in Bedford Heights with a 100th Issue THANK YOU
plaque for all their years of support, and having the faith in Ridin’ On to
advertise with us in every single issue since we started January 2007! South
East H-D has also been a sponsoring Stop in every Ride ‘N’ Roll Dice Run
since its inception eight years ago…THANK YOU! Pictured (L to R): Chris
Meyers – SE H-D GM & Director of Operations, Dave Baumgardner – SE
H-D General Manager, Darlene and Bill Bish, Ridin’ On.
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- Not Participating
Updates:
#154 - Royal Bar & Grill is not participating; riders score 7.
Friday, July 31st was blessed with
a nice sunny day for Hale’s Harley
Davidson’s 30th Annual Bike Show,
but you could hear the thunder in
Mansfield, Ohio as the Harleys rolled
in. With over 500 bikes in attendance
and 80 bikes trying to compete for
a trophy, there were a lot of kick ass
Harleys to check out. From barn fresh
to show bikes, there was a little bit of
everything in this year’s Bike Show.
BEST OF
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Kevin Kirsh
1979 FLH, Mansf
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Denny Sloan
1950 FL, Ashland
OH
The Red Ball Jets rocked Hale’s
outdoor stage with some live music
and the famous Schmidt’s Sausage
Truck from German Village impressed
everyone with their awesome grub.
The photogenic Hale’s Harley Babes
walked around taking pictures on bikes
and with bikers, and handing out free
Harley swag. The Mid-Ohio HOG
Chapter sold ice cold beer and handed
out popcorn. In the end, 30 trophies
were given out to the most impressive
bikes at the show; Top 25 Bikes, 3
Dealer’s Choice, People’s Choice, and
Best of Show.
Hale’s capped it all off with in-store
specials, including special pricing on
event t-shirts to celebrate 30 Years of
Bike Shows at Hale’s. An awesome time
was had by all. You can catch another
great event at Hale’s Harley-Davidson
on Saturday, September 26th at Hale’s
Annual SWAP Meet.
TOP 25 WINNERS: Ray Palmer, 1965 Topper, Galion OH; Lindy Harris, 1947 Knucklehead, Shelby OH; Kenny Daughrity, 2007 Street Glide,
Mount Vernon OH; Roy Lorah, 2015 Street Glide, Brooksville KY; Larry Thompson, 2001 Heritage, Newark OH; Jack Anderson, 2012 Trike,
Mount Vernon OH; Dennis Williams, 1989 Sportster, Medina OH; Edie Erwin, 1971 Super Glide, New Philadelphia OH; Michelle Hawkins, 1951,
Wooster OH; Jason Weaver, 2013 Street Glide, Danville OH; Harvey Robinson, 2003 Road King, Lexington OH; Jim Moore, 2008 Street Glide, St.
Marys OH; Phil Shafer, 2014 Ultra Limited, Ashland OH; Jeff Potts, 2013 Street Glide, Tiffin OH; Matt Thayer, 2001 Ultra Classic, Tiffin OH;
Bob McAreavey, 2015 Road Glide, Avon OH; Bob McAreavey, 2013 Breakout, Avon OH; Alan Davis, 1994 Heritage, Kenton OH; Charles Peters,
1979 Sportster, Mount Vernon OH; Ron Hall, 2009 Street Glide, Marion OH; Bob Resar, 1940 UH, Ashland OH; Kevin McClellend, 1937, Bellville
OH; Chris Sherk, 2011 Street Glide, Shelby OH; John Schnell, 2004 Road King, Columbus OH; Dano Shendlerger, 1959 Springer, Ashland OH
Margaritaville
STREET
SMARTS
Passenger–Partners
Here is a sample of tips that can assist your
passenger and give them confidence for the ride:
• Don’t mount up or dismount until the
operator tells you it’s OK.
• Hold onto the operator’s waist.
• Tell the passenger that when going around curves, they
should put their chin on the operators turn side shoulder.
For instance, “when going around a curve to the right,
put your chin on my right shoulder.” This ensures that the
passenger leans properly. It’s like bobsledding on two
wheels! The operator’s and passenger’s bodies should lean
into the direction of the turn.
• If crossing an obstacle, if possible, rise up out of the seat
and use your legs as shock absorbers. (The operator
should also rise up, if possible.)
• Do not wiggle or shift weight or move around
unnecessarily. Try to keep still in the seat.
• Know that your movements can affect the stability and
direction of the motorcycle.
• Keep feet on the pegs, especially at stops.
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WHEN I HEAR SOMEONE talk about their passenger, it is usually complimentary. They
say things like, “I don’t even realize she’s there” and “she seems to predict every move”.
Rock star passengers; they make a good ride even better. But how did they get that way?
Instruction? Experience? Learn the hard way? Many times, a passenger has gotten advice
from the motorcycle operator.
If you are taking a passenger for a ride, there are several factors to consider concerning your
passenger. Have they ever been a passenger on a motorcycle before? Are you sure? Believe it
or not, people lie about these things! If they have ridden before as a passenger, do they know
how to lean in curves? To prevent problems on the road, it is wise to politely educate your
passenger before you start out. For the new passenger (or one you suspect has never ridden),
you can give them some rules for being a good passenger. Even experienced passengers can
benefit from a quick review of tips, such as pointing out where the hot pipes are.
Whether the person sitting behind you is a friend, relative, new acquaintance or a child, they
indeed are the most precious cargo you’ll ever carry. It’s a huge responsibility. t makes you
stop and think; or at least it should … A motorcyclist should carefully consider the decision
to carry a passenger, because it is different than riding solo. The bike handles differently.
Starting and stopping takes longer. Cornering requires more finesse. Acceleration and
deceleration with passengers is different. It takes more skill to carry a passenger safely
than riding solo.
As an operator, some questions to think about are: How much road experience do you
have? Have you completed a rider training course? Are you comfortable with your braking
and cornering abilities? Can you start out and stop smoothly in a straight line? Probably the
most important question of all is “are you prepared to be totally responsible for the safety of
your passenger?” If the answer is “no” to any of these questions, then take the time to assess
and address the issues before taking someone else’s life into your hands. When you carry a
passenger, that’s what you’re doing.
The operator of the motorcycle is responsible for the safety of the passenger. If the operator
(you!) is dressed in protective gear and your passenger is not, and he/she gets hurt…guess
who the lawyers come after? YOU! The operator is responsible for making sure that the
passenger is properly dressed. To me, properly dressed means “dressed for a crash.” Face
it - no one wants to be in a crash, but stuff happens. Make sure they are dressed appropriately.
Shorts and sandals don’t protect anything. Also, if the operator is required to
wear a helmet by law, then the passenger is probably required, too. Make sure
they do.
If the motorcycle operator is riding with a temporary permit, in most states,
this prohibits them from legally carrying passengers. If an accident occurs
under these conditions, and the passenger is injured, the operator may have
the additional headache of dealing with the insurance company, who will
likely take issue with covering the expenses of the illegally carried passenger.
To sum up the issues with carrying passengers, I can offer this advice: 1) Get
trained and comfortable riding solo first; 2) Brief your passenger on how to be
a good co-rider; 3) Make sure you and your passenger wear proper protective
riding gear to help insure safety; and as always, 4) Practice, practice, practice!
Dinah Meister is an MSF Certified RiderCoach approved to teach in
Kentucky. She is co-owner of Balance Dynamics Motorcycle Training
Centers in Walton, KY and can be reached at [email protected].
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Sept. 2015
SEPTEMBER 1 — OH*KY*IN*WV*PA: THE RIDIN’ ON RIDE-N-ROLL
DICE RUN HAS ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT!!! There’s still time to get
YOUR Passport book and get 10 stop stamps & points for an entry!
RIDE & ENJOY!!
1 — INDEPENDENCE, KY: CMA Circuit Riders Eat & Meet at Frisch’s, 2112
Declaration Dr, dinner at 6pm, meeting at 7pm, join in the fellowship! Info:
Keith at 513-417-0026
2 — WAPAKONETA, OH: American Veteran Traveling Wall Motorcycle
Escort starts at Wapakoneta VFW, SR 25A North, leaving 6:30pm to
Custenborder Field in Sidney, w/ ceremony honoring our veterans &
a “Field of Valor”to purchase a flag honoring a veteran of your choice.
Info: 937-498-7432 after 5pm or [email protected]
2 — CLEVELAND, OH: Work Stinks Ride at Rock-N-Roll City H-D, 4985 W
150th St, play hooky today & ride w/ staff & let’s see what fun we can get
into! Info: 216-252-3111
2 — LIMA, OH: Bud Bash 2015 at Lima H-D, 3255 Ft Shawnee Industrial Dr,
doors open 5pm, Tix $10 avail at dealership or Anheuser Busch. A Thousand
Horses takes the stage 8pm. Info: 419-331-3027
3-7 — CHILLICOTHE, OH: 29th Anniversary Easyriders 2015
Grand Nationals Rodeo & Rally at Ross Co Fairgrounds, Hwy 35
& Rt 104 North, 18+ only, opens Noon Thurs, early bird Wed
camping, special gold rush pkgs avail, w/ top sled pulls, best rodeo
action, Colt Ford, Kentucky Headhunters & lots of bands, ride-in
bike show, exhibits, dyno drags, trophy girl contest, bar stool
races, used parts corral, camping, food/drink & too much FUN!!
Info: 800-962-9857 or www.EasyridersEvents.com
SEPTEMBER 3-6 — HUNTSVILLE, AL
Wing Ding 35
www.wing-ding.org or GWRRA services: 800-843-9460
4-7 — PIONEER, OH: 14th Annual Hudson Motorcycle Stampede
at Hudson Leather, 14700 SR 15, N of Turnpike Exit 13, 9am7pm, Sun bike show, Free, w/ hot dogs, lemonade & coffee,
live bands, artists, vendors, contests, sale, tattoos & more!
Info: 800-448-8836 or 419-485-8532
4-6 — N LIBERTY, IN: ABATE R-1 35th Annual MDA Ride/ Kidz Crawl at
Crumstown Conservation Club, 59440 Crumstown Hwy, Gate opens noon Fri,
$25 adult, $10 teens, U-12 free, incl escorted ride, camping, kid’s field events,
vendors, music & more! Info: 574-298-3200/202-5905
4-5 — HUNTINGDON, PA: Show for Victory-Pulling for Kids at Huntingdon
Co Fairgrounds, 10455 Fairgrounds Access Rd, benefits kid’s cancer camp, w/
car, truck & motorcycle show, prizes, burnout pit, dyno, food vendors, kid’s
corner, swap meet, live music, flea market, truck pull & much more fun! Info:
814-441-0968
5-6 — PIKEVILLE, KY: Azusa Streetriders Hatfield & McCoy Ride at
Tabernacle of Praise UPC, Sat-Reg 8am-9:30am, ride to major sites of the
Hatfield & McCoy Feud, Sun-Biker’s Church w/ Bro Jim Curley ministering.
Info: [email protected]
5-6 — RUTLAND, OH: 3rd Annual Ann Morris Cancer Awareness Poker Runs
at Fireman’s Park, Sat-Reg 9-11am, Sun-Reg 10am-noon, $10 ea, ends w/
sack lunch, cash prizes, raffles, 50/50, bike show, auction, camping & more!
Info: www.facebook.com
5-6 — WAMPUM, PA: WERA Sportsman Series at Pittsburgh Int’l Race
Complex, 201 Penndale Rd. Info: [email protected]
5-6 — TAYLOR, MI: Demo Days at Biker Bob’s H-D, 14100 Telegraph Rd,
10am-5pm, test ride the 2016 bike of your dreams, watch a fashion show of
our latest fall motorclothes! Info: 734-947-9921
5 — CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH: Summer Burnout Party at Rubber City H-D,
1120 Main St, w/ live music. Info: 330-535-9900
5 — HUNTINGTON, WV: Adoption Event at Charlie’s H-D, 408 4th St, 11am3pm, Advocates Saving Adoptable Pets here w/ pets ready for a forever
home! Info: 304-523-1340
Tell ’em you saw it in Ridin’ On! 5 — GLENSHAW, PA: Hot Rods & Harleys at Three Rivers H-D, 1463 Glenn
Ave, 11am-3pm, Free, all makes & models welcome, w/ trophies, prizes, food
& cold ones! Info: 412-487-3377
5 — DOVER, OH: 7th Annual Ride for Pride Cpl Keith Nepsa Memorial Poker
Run at Lehman’s Big Open Road, 401 N Wooster Ave, Reg 9-11am, $15 ea,
ends in Bolivar w/ cash prizes, auction, 50/50 & fun! Info: 330-340-0854
5 — PLYMOUTH, IN: Blueberry Bike Show at Centennial Park, 1660 N
Michigan St, 9am-5pm, Reg 9am-noon, $10 entry, $1 to vote, benefits MDA.
Info: 574-935-5225
5 — MENTOR, OH: Summer Send Off at Western Reserve H-D, 8567 Tyler
Blvd, 9am-5pm, we’re cooking out all day w/ a special ride planned & more!
Info: 440-974-6900
5 — PLAIN CITY, OH: Fall Open House at C&A Harley, 7610 Commerce
Place, 10am-5pm, 3 non-perishable food items gets 15% off H-D products,
w/ workshops, hands-on demos & lots of fun! Info: 614-764-2453
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5 — PITTSBURGH, PA: Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Ride at VFW Post
214, 15201 52nd St, Reg 9-9:45am, $20 solo/$30 cpl, ride to 9/11 crash
site in Shanksville & back, ends w/ dinner & 50/50. Info: 412-583-4493 or
[email protected]
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AND CHECK ALL EVENTS AHEAD OF TIME!
5 — MEDINA, OH: 2016 Model Open House at Century H-D, 3053 Eastpointe
Dr, 9am-5pm, come check out the new 2016 Harleys & enjoy lunch on us!
Info: 330-721-1702
w/ rides, free breakfast & dinner, Chinese auction, games, ice cream social,
50/50s & more fun! Info: 814-798-2213 or [email protected]
6 — BROOK PARK, OH: 14th Anniversary “Never Forget 9/11” Rally at
Kennedy Veteran’s/9-11 Memorial Park, 17487 Sylvia Dr (use Engle
Rd entrance), all welcome, groups depart various HD dealerships,
staging 9-10am, leave 9:30-10am, Ceremony 11am w/ speakers,
21 gun salute & more to honor the Americans lost that day & our
nation’s military/civil heroes, concludes w/ escorted parade to Lake
Erie H-D in Avon for Freedom Celebration w/ live music, food/drink
& more! Info: 440-263-8121 or [email protected]
6 — KOKOMO, IN: Annual Nick Loffredo Memorial Ride at VFW Post 1152,
920 N Washington St, Reg 12-2pm, $10 solo/$15 cpl, benefits US War Dogs
Association. Info: 765-452-1521
6 — ERLANGER, KY: Bikers Church Monthly Potluck Dinner at Christ’s
Chapel, 3819 Turfway Rd, Free, Bikers’ Service EVERY Sunday, 6pm, w/ great
music, free coffee & a Christian message that fits our lifestyle. Info: Pastor AL
859-801-7795 or www.BikersChurch.com
6 — SALEM, OH: 2nd Annual Rob Danch Memorial Poker Run at
Western Reserve MC, 14439 Middletown Rd, Reg 12-1pm, $15
solo/$25 cpl, benefits young riders, ends w/ music, prizes, 50/50,
Chinese raffle, food, refreshments & more! Info: 330-332-0818
8-13 — BEAN BLOSSOM, IN: 13th Annual Bean Blossom Bikerfest at Bill
Monroe Music Park, 5163 N State Rd 135, gates open 7am Thurs, $50 wknd
pass, $30 Sat only, 18+ only, incl camping, w/ bike show, scavenger hunt,
redneck olympics, field events, contests, vendors, live music & much more!
Info: 812-988-9151/322-8783
8 — BELLEVUE, OH: Rolling Bike Night at Bierkeller Pub,
600 Southwest St. (Rt 269 South), reg 6-9pm for free
chance on 2015 Indian Chief, w/ live music by Oktane!
Info: 419-624-8739 or RollingBikeNight.com
8 — BELMONT, OH: Ride for the Red Blood Drive at Valley H-D, 41255 Reco
Rd, 12-5:30pm, support those you love when they need it most! RSVP/Info:
www.redcrossblood.org
10-13 — GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, OH: 9th Annual Thunder On The Strip
Rally at Sportsterz Bar & Grill, 5422 Lake Rd E, w/ lots of live bands, stunt
shows, vendors, bike builders, bikini bull riding & oil wrestling, bike show,
bike games & much more fun! Info: 440-466-2361
10-13 — WATERVILLE, PA: 5th Annual GWTA State Rally at Happy Acres
Resort & Campground, 3332 Little Pine Creek Rd, $35 members/$40 non,
10-13 — NEW STRAITSVILLE, OH: 2nd Annual Wailin’Wayne Weekend at
Begley’s ATV Campground, 214-E Main St (740-394-2539), join us for great
riding, w/ off-road trails thru Wayne Nat’l Forest, challenge the Triple NickelOhio’s Tail of the Dragon, camping, plenty of food, drinks & a great time! Info:
www.WailinWayneWeekend.com
SEPTEMBER 10-13 — WILDWOOD, NJ
Roar to the Shoreline
609-729-8870 or www.roartotheshoreonline.com
10-12 — HARDINSBURG, KY: Chick Ridge Fall Bike Rally, 2074 Silas Miller
Ln, $20 wknd, 18+ only, w/ poker run, field events, live bands & DJ, adult
games & contests, field events & more! Info: 270-617-0508
10-12 — STURGIS, MI: 32nd Annual Sturgis Toy Run at 28731 Kelly Rd,
gates open 8am, wknd-$20 ea + new toy, 18+ only, w/ escorted ride,
camping, live music, contests, Sun church service & much more fun! Tix &
Info: www.SturgisToyRun.com
10 — KALIDA, OH: Pioneer Days Ride-In & Harley Raffle, enter on 3rd St
behind Fire Station, 7-10:30pm, $20 tix incl admission, w/ live band & Harley
drawing! Tix avail from Kalida Lions/Firefighter members or Thirsty’s Foods.
Info: 419-532-2050/532-2860
10 — MEDINA, OH: Hands On A Harley Contest at Century H-D, 3053
Eastpointe Dr, 1pm, come down to watch contestants compete to win a
Harley! Info: 330-721-1702
10 — MARION, OH: Marion Popcorn Festival Bike Night, meets at 29 Brew
Pub, 1629 Marion-Mt Gilead Rd, between 4-5:30pm for parade downtown,
w/ door prizes, beer garden, live bands, 50/50 & more fun! Info: www.
popcornfestival.com
11-13 — CONNEAUT LAKE, PA: 21st Annual Old School Thunder on
the Lake at Walt’s Tavern, 11780 Hwy 618 (E of town), Free, gates
open 5pm Fri, w/ adult camping, Bloody Mary breakfast, Fri lake
memorial ride, Sat bike run, bike blessing, DJ, live bands, babes &
burnout contest, bike show & games, bikini contest & much more
FUN! Info: 814-382-3065
11-13 — IRELAND, IN: 31st Annual ABATE R-10 Southern Hills Bash at
Ireland Sportsman Club, SR 56, $11 members/ $17 non, gates open Fri 5pm,
18 + only, w/ bike show, field events, fun run, karaoke, camping, free chili &
popcorn Fri night, live music & much more! Info: 812-508-1139/865-6030
11-13 — FLINT, MI: Bikes on the Bricks at Riverbank Park Area, w/ escorted
ride, Police motor skills competition, vendors, bike & fashion show, stunt
show, beer tent, live bands & more! Info: 810-965-4855
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11-13 — COVINGTON, OH: Derelicts MC Fall Fall-Out at VFW Campgrounds,
5000 Greenville Falls Clayton Rd, $15 ea, w/ camping, bike games, prizes,
food/drinks & much more! Info: 937-408-3937
11-13 — FRANKFORT, KY: Beemers in the Bluegrass Mini Rally at
Stillwater Campground, $25 ea, all bikes welcome, w/ poker run, camping,
meals, door prizes, awards & more fun! Info: 859-223-5459
11-12 — MUNCIE, IN: Demo Days at Benson H-D, 6410 W McGalliard Rd,
9am-5pm, Free, test drive the newest 2016 Harleys, from the Street TM 750
to premium touring models! Info: 765-288-1817
11-12 — CHALFANT, PA: Chalfant Fire Co Fair at Community Ctr, North Ave,
Fri-6pm-?, Sat 4pm-?, bring non-perishable food items for St Maurice food
pantry, w/ DJ music, homemade foods, raffles, fun & games for all!
11-12 — DOVER, OH: Ladies Adventure Weekend V at Adventure
H-D, 1465 SR 39 NW (I-77 & Exit 81), for women only, $35 ea, w/
multiple rides, lunch & dinner, live music, prizes & much more fun!
Info & Reg: 330-364-6519 or [email protected]
11-12 — WINIMAC, IN: ABATE R-2 Autumn Slam at 8774 W 700 North,
gates open 6pm, $15 ea, 21+ only, w/ primitive camping, music & bike
games! Info: 574-772-6842
11 — IDA, MI: A Night of Thunder & Fire at American Legion Post 514, 11601
Lewis Ave, 6pm-?, all riders welcome, 911 Tribute w/ raffles, music, dancing,
food/drinks & fun! Info: 734-241-9131
12-13 — BURLINGTON, KY: Classic British Motorcycle Club 26th
Annual Vintage Bike Rally & Show at Boone Co KY Fairgrounds,
5819 Idlewild Rd, benefits Council on Child Abuse, opens 10am,
$6/day, $10 wknd, U-12 free, $10 show entry, $5 addls, w/ all
brands pre-90 vintage show, over 50 trophies, Noon Sat-‘Show
What You Rode’ competition, retro marquee dealers, swapmeet,
display booths, vendors, food/drink & more fun for the whole
family! Info: 513-319-0532 or [email protected]
or 812-756-0014
12-13 — MUNSTER, IN: Hog, Dog & Demo Days at Calumet H-D, 10350
Calumet Ave, test ride several different Harleys, meet our HOG members &
grab some chow while you’re here! Info: 219-934-6366
12 — STEUBENVILLE, OH: Aladdin Shrine Poker Run at Aladdin Land,
Kenwood Rd, Reg 10-11:30am, $15 ea, ends w/ hog roast, DJ music, prizes,
raffles & games! Info: 740-264-4663
12 — AVON, OH: Free Concert at Lake Erie H-D, 38401 Chester Rd,
benefits Wounded Warrior Project w/ The Caliber Band playing live!
Info: 440-934-5000
12 — KEWANNA, IN: Bi-County Memorial Ride starts at 404 N Toner St,
Reg 10:30-11:45am, benefits Hoosier Burn Camp, ride passes fire stations,
EMS facilities & police stations showing our support. Info: 574-817-0809
or [email protected]
12 — ROCK CREEK, OH: Iron Wings MC Food Drive & Swap Meet, $5 ea + 3
non-perishable food items, old skool swap meet.
12 — ERIE, PA: Victory Ride of Erie Homes for Children & Adults starts at
EHCA’s Move Facility, 4950 W 23rd St, Reg 10-11am, $20 solo/$30 cpl incl
shirt, ends at Gravel Pit Park w/ food, games, DJ music, door prizes & raffles.
Info: 814-454-1534
12 — COLUMBUS, OH: Alzheimer’s Awareness Ride for a Cure
at Jay’s Sports Lounge, 3475 Sullivant Ave, Reg 9-10:30am,
$10 solo/$15 cpl, ends at Oak Grove Tavern in Galloway.
Info: 614-406-9011 or 740-629-2994
12 — DOVER/CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH: Guys Only OSU Tailgate & Ride at
Adventure H-D, 1465 SR 39 NW & Rubber City H-D, 1120 Main St, 12pmtailgate & cookout, 2pm-riding to local Sports Bar to watch OSU vs Hawaii
football game! Info: 330-474-9999/535-9900
12 — FAIRMONT CITY, PA: ATV Poker Run starts at Redbank Valley
Municipal Park, 137 Park Rd, Reg 9am-12:45pm, $30 ea incl meal & concert,
30 mi off-road excitement ends w/ cash prizes, raffles & 50/50. Info:
814-275-4191
12 — BLUEFIELD, WV: 4th Annual Joe Saunders Memorial Benefit &
Parade at Cole H-D, 1804 Bland St, Reg 9-10am, t-shirt to 1st 100, escorted
ride ends w/ cookout, auction, dunking booth, car & bike show, contests &
more fun! Info: 304-324-8116
12 — BEDFORD HTS, OH: 2016 Model Open House at South East H-D,
23105 Aurora Rd, 9am-5pm, check out our New Harleys w/ free food
11am til gone & DJ Jules spinning tunes! Info: 440-439-5300
12 — WABASH, IN: ABATE R-3 Dam Ride starts at Moose Lodge, 169 E
Market St, Reg 10am-noon, $10 ea, U-15 free, ends at Art’s Country Park, w/
food, camping, swimming & fishing avail. Info: 260-571-3358/578-1615
12 — CRITTENDEN, KY: 2nd Annual NKY Ride Against Addiction at Grant
Co Park, 144 S Main St (US 25), Reg 10:30am-12:45pm, all welcome, ends w/
picnic, live band & DJ, 50/50, auctions & more! Info: 859-866-1516
12 — NORWALK, OH: Thunder for Hunger Annual Food Bank Benefit
Scavenger Hunt at Reb’s Bike Barn, 4281 Laylin Rd, 1st out 11am, $20 ea +
food item, 21+ only, ends w/ food, live music, raffles, camping & more fun!
Info: 419-668-5148
12 — PITTSBURGH, PA: Highway for Hope Ride at Hot Metal H-D, 1122
Lebanon Rd (Rt 885), Reg 9-10:45am, $25 solo/$35 cpl, benefits It’s About
the Warrior Foundation, ends w/ DJ, Chinese auction & giveaways. Info:
412-464-9453
12 — SANDUSKY/MONROEVILLE, OH: Dennis Margo Scooter Trash
Chili Bear Bash-15th Annual Margo B Welfle Teddy Bear Run starts
at Rockin’ Horse Cycles & Saloon, 8315 Milan Ave, Reg 8:30-9:45am
w/ breakfast avail, 2 teddy bears ea, ends at Roeder Racing’s 26th
Annual Chili Cook-off, 3684 US 20, w/ free chili & hot dogs, live music
& cash prizes! Followed by 4th Annual Dennis P Addy Scooter Trash
Bash at Pub 94 w/ Antique Motorcycle Club’s incredible machines of
yesteryear, live music, 50/50’s & raffles all day! Info: 419-465-2247
12 — FT WAYNE, IN: Biketember Fest at Ehlerding’s River City H-D, 5525 SR
930 E, w/ free pancake & sausage breakfast, Honda CRF50 giveaway, K105
FM live remote, silent auction, free lunch, beer tent, ride the motorcycle
simulator & more fun! Info: 260-493-9900
12 — XENIA, OH: 24th Annual Rusty’s Ride for Children’s Christmas at
Buckminn’s D&D Harley, 1213 Cincinnati Ave (Rt 42), Reg 10am-noon, $20
solo/$30 cpl incl lunch & desserts, 1st 250 get free bandana, ends w/ party,
music, cash & door prizes, big raffles incl a Glock, live auction & more fun!
Info: 937-376-3344
12 — TAYLOR, MI: 12th Annual Soroptimist Int’l Motorcycle Ride to Save
the Girls at Biker Bob’s H-D, 14100 Telegraph Rd, Reg 11am-12:30pm, $30
solo/$45 cpl, ride pin to 1st 300, ends w/ food, live band, 50/50 & more! Info:
313-969-9206 or [email protected]
12 — CLEVELAND, OH: 3rd Annual Ride with a Mission Rally starts at
Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center, 18120 Puritas Ave, Reg 10am, $25
solo/$40 cpl, ends at City Mission’s Main Campus w/ shirts, raffle, meal &
more! Info: 216-920-4137
12 — ROSSFORD, OH: After the Holiday Ride-In at at Eagles Outdoor
Pavilion, 658 Lime City Rd, 5:30pm-?, w/ live band, vendors, food/drink &
more! Info: 419-304-2822
12 — BEDFORD, IN: 2nd Annual IN Historic Pathways Scenic Byway Ride
starts at Hoosier Nat’l Forest Office, 811 Constitution Ave, Reg 9-9:45am,
$10 solo/ $15 cpl, benefits Jackson Co Historical Society, w/ lunch & stops at
historical sites. Info: 812-276-4768
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12 — SHERMANSDALE, PA: 10th Annual Jason Frye Memorial Ride at
Sherman’s Creek Inn, 5150 Spring Rd, Reg 8:30-10am, $15 solo/$25 cpl,
ends in Landisburg w/ chicken BBQ, bike games, burnout pit, music, raffles &
prizes! Info: 717-586-7320/215-1033
12 — GLENSHAW, PA: Sons of God MC Annual Picnic at Three Rivers H-D,
1463 Glenn Ave, 11am-3pm, open to all, w/ lunch, drinks, entertainment,
friends & fun! Info: www.sogmcpgh.org
12 — MECCA, OH: 4th Annual Cortland Moose Car & Bike Run & Show at
Lodge #1012, 6400 SR 46 NE. Info: 330-442-2246
12 — DUNREITH, IN: The Fire Run at Dunreith VFD Station House, 213
Washington, Reg 9-10:30am, $20/bike, proceeds being used for new
equipment, ends w/ food, live music & raffles. Info: 317-443-7931
12 — CANAL WINCHESTER, OH: 4th Annual Tyler’s Light Benefit Ride at
The Ugly Mug, 9645 Basil Western Rd NW, Reg 9-10:45am, police escorted
ride ends at Centennial Park H-D’s Fall Party at the Park w/ food, live music,
raffles & more fun! Info: 614-301-4724
12 — SHELBYVILLE, IN: Ride for the Heroes at American Legion, 1125
Miller Ave, Reg 8-10am, $20 ea, benefits Helping Hands For Freedom. Info:
[email protected]
12 — DELPHOS, OH: Kickstands Up for Brian Kimmet Poker Run at Landeck
Tavern, 14620 Landeck Rd, Reg 9:30-10:45am, $15 solo/$20 cpl, ends w/
prizes & silent auction fundraiser. Info: 419-604-0176
12 — DIMONDALE, MI: 3rd Annual Bikers 4 Books-The Run starts at Capitol
H-D, 9550 Woodlane Dr, Reg 10-11:45am, $15 solo/$20 cpl, ends at Olivet
High School w/ food, DJ & live music, raffles, bike show, magic show, games
& tons of fun! Info: 517-862-7960
12 — TARENTUM, PA: 2016’s Party at Gatto Cycle, 117 E 7th Ave, 11am3pm. Info: 724-224-0500
12 — WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE, OH: 2nd Annual Warrior Run at
VFW Post 3762, 335 Veterans Way, Reg 10-11:30am breakfast avail, $20/
bike, ends w/ meal, live music, 50/50, auction & raffles! Info: hanscel@
sbcglobal.net
12 — FT WAYNE, IN: Fall Open House at Lucky H-D, 6315 Illinois Rd, noon? w/ Battle of the Bands, prizes, crockpot dinners, hay rides, bobbing for
apples, pumpkin painting & more fun! Info: 260-489-2464
Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati
PRESENTS THEIR
26th ANNUAL VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RALLY & SHOW
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2015
Boone County KY Fairgrounds – 5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington KY
ONE OF THE BEST VINTAGE BIKE SHOWS IN THE REGION!
• Proceeds benefit Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio, Inc • Large, covered,
concrete floor Show Bike Area!• Over 50 Trophies for 1990 or Older – All Brands!
• 16 Vintage Show Classes in British: European, American, Japanese • Dealership displays
for various Marquee brands! • Plus a “Show What You Rode” at Noon on Saturday
VENDORS & SWAP MEET! Set-up 7am~$25 Fee for 2 people/2days
Show & Swap Meet opens 10am each day!
Admission $6 / Day – $10 / Wknd – Kids under 12 Free with adult
Bike Show Registration starts 10am – Bike Entry Fee $10 & $5 for additional bikes
For more INFO please contact: Dave Knight at 513-519-0532 or
[email protected] or Tom Heil at 812-756-0014 or [email protected]
September 2015
12 — WASHINGTON, PA: Rod Run at Steel City H-D, 1375 Washington Rd,
12-5pm, Pre-1973 Car Show w, free food & drinks, trophies, Miller Lite girls,
Dave the Pinstriper, Tattoo Billy & more fun! Info: 724-225-7020
12 — CEMENT CITY, MI: Annual Memorial Run for Charity at Town &
Country Sports Center H-D, 18655 US Hwy 127, honoring all friends & family
that have been lost! Info: 517-547-3333
12 — DECATUR, IN: Robbie Rice Benefit Ride at Riverview Tavern, 1133 N
Monmouth Rd, Reg 10:30am-noon, $10 solo/$15 cpl, all vehicles welcome,
ends w/ live music, raffles, giveaways & more! Info: 260-223-9539/409-7230
13-19 — DAYTON, OH: $100k Motorcycle Biker Run, 3969 open road miles
in 6 days, cash prizes for 1st 3 riders to make it to Las Vegas-1st place $100k,
2nd place $50k, 3rd place $25k. Info: 937-397-8221 or [email protected]
12 — CANAL WINCHESTER, OH: LOBO Covered Bridge Run starts at Club
33, 9645 Basil Western Rd, 10am, $10 ea. Info: www.lobobikers.org
12 — FINDLAY, OH: Make Some Noise for Krabbe Bike Run at Dave’s
Hideaway, 1730 Lima Ave, Reg 10:30-11:45am, $20 ea incl dinner & raffle
entry. Info: 567-208-2351
13 — DOVER, SANDUSKY, CUYAHOGA FALLS, CLEVELAND, OH: Ride
To The Rock hosted by the Ohio Motorcycle Group at the Rock and Roll
Hall Of Fame & Museum, benefits Wounded Warrior Project, $10 per
person, Kickstands up: Adventure H-D @ 4:30pm, Mad River H-D @
5pm, Rock-N-Roll City H-D & Rubber City H-D @ 5:30pm, w/ live music
on the outdoor stage, exclusive after-hours admission, food/drink
avail & more! Tix Limited! Info: 330-364-6519/419-502-2244/
216-252-3111/ 330-535-9000
12 — GREENSBURG, IN: ABATE R-7 Charity Ride starts at Eagles Aerie, 920
E Main St, Reg 9-11:30am, $15 solo/ $25 cpl, all welcome, benefits Decatur
Co special Olympics, ends in Westport w/ hog roast, live music, tent camping,
silent auction & family friendly fun! Info: [email protected]
13 — SOUTH BEND, IN: Rally for Our Veterans Ride at McDaniel’s H-D,
1910 Lincoln Way E, Reg 8-9am, $25 solo/ $40 cpl, benefits Center for the
Homeless, 1st 250 reg’d get 2 tix to B100 Birthday Party, gift bag, B100 t-shirt
& more! Info: 574-289-6650
12 — CINCINNATI, OH: 6th Annual “Ridin’ with Wojo” Scholarship Ride at
American Legion Post 72, 497 Old SR 74, Reg 10am-noon, $20 solo/ $25 cpl,
ends w/ food, music, raffles, auction & more! Info: 513-919-5528
13 — SOMERSET, PA: ABATE“Let’s Roll”Memorial Ride starts at Highland H-D,
802 N Center Ave, kickstands up 2pm, donations accepted, ride to Flight 93 Nat’l
Memorial in Shanksville to honor our heroes! Info: www.abatepa.org
12 — WHEELING, WV: Bikes, Blues & BBQ at Valley H-D, 1034 E Bethlehem
Blvd, 11am-4pm, w/ Free 2016 model demo rides, Mason Dixon selling great
BBQ & live blues music! Info: 304-243-9300
13 — FAIRFIELD, OH: 3rd Annual Ridin’ & Rockin’ for Autism at TriCounty H-D, 5960 Dixie Hwy, Reg 10am-noon, ends w/ after party. Info:
513-874-4343
12 — VALLEY VIEW, OH: W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Poker Run at Quaker Steak & Lube,
5935 Canal Rd, Reg 9-11:45am, $20 solo/$25 cpl, benefits Cassidy’s Service
Dog Fund, ends at Harry Buffalo in Parma Hts w/ dinner, cash bar, prizes,
music & Indian Scout Motorcycle Raffle! Info: 216-586-5852 x2
13 — MONROE, MI: Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet & Show at Monroe
Co Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd, ½ hr-Toledo/Detroit, 5 mi W of I-75,
8am-3pm, $6 ea, U-14 Free, w/ all brands of bikes, new/used parts,
leather, patches & sewing, t-shirts & more! Info: 630-985-2097 or www.
walneckswap.com
12 — WHEELING, WV: Booze Fighters MC 9th Annual Boozapaloosa Run &
Party at Clubhouse, 43rd & Eoff St. Info: 740-359-6808
12 — WATERFORD, MI: Hogs 4 Dogs-Fall Open House at ABC HarleyDavidson, 4405 Highland Rd, 10am-4pm, a fundraiser for no kill animal
shelters, w/ free food, live music, LILY BLUE jumping dog extraordinaire & a
chance to WIN a 2016 Street Glide Special! Info: 248-674-3175
12 — BEALLSVILLE, OH: Santa’s Sleigh Run at American Legion Post 768,
Reg 12:30-1pm. Info: 740-926-1850 or 740-963-2518
12 — CALEDONIA, MI: ALR Never Forget Ride at American Legion Post 305,
9548 Cherry Valley, Reg 11-11:45am, $10 ea, ends w/ prizes & raffles. Info:
[email protected]
12 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Hogs for Hooters Indy at Checkered Flag Tavern,
5725 W Morris St, Reg 10:30-11:45am, pre-reg online for $5 discount, ends
w/ door prizes, raffles & more! Info: 317-281-1356
12 — COLUMBUS, OH: Harley’s Ride at Cliffside Sports Bar, 2978 McKinley
Ave, Reg 10-11:45am, $15 solo/$20 cpl, benefits OH State Veterinary Medical
Center, ends w/ food, live music, 50/50 & raffles! Info: 614-488-2492
12 — BEDFORD, IN: 3rd Annual Spring Mill FOP Cops & Kids Ride at M & E
Honda, 4102 Mitchell Rd, Reg 10-10:45am, $25/bike, ends at Spring Mill FOP
w/ food, prizes & more! Info: [email protected]
12 — BELOIT, OH: 9/11 Memorial Poker Run at Fire Station 1, 17893 E 5th
St, $25 solo/$35 cpl, Reg 7-10:45am incl all-U-can eat breakfast, ends w/
hog roast, prizes, Chinese raffle & 50/50! Info: 330-938-6820
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13 — LOUISVILLE, KY: Gaslight Festival Poker Run at Window World, 2200
Brennen Business Ct, Reg 9:30-11am, $15 ea or $25 ea incl-shirt & meal,
ends w/ dinner, 50/50, door prizes & live music! Info: 502-267-1674
13 — WINAMAC, IN: Mystery Ride & Event at Kersting’s H-D & Cycle Center,
8774 W 700n, 11am, scavenger hunt ends w/ awards, dinner & door prizes.
Info: 574-896-2974
13 — CONCORD TWP, OH: Blue Knights 26th Annual Ho Mita Koda Benefit
Ride at Lake Co FOP Hall, 11081 Colburn Rd at Auburn Rd, Reg 10-11:45am
w/ coffee & donuts, $15 solo/$25 cpl, ends w/ lunch, door prizes, Mark Nolan
of WMJI, 50/50, Chinese auction & raffles. Info: 440-357-7916/488-8433
13 — PITTSBURGH, PA: Chaps for Charity Poker Run at Pizza Roma
Restaurant, 8350 Perry Hwy, Reg 10-11:45am w/ coffee & donuts,
$20 solo/$35 cpl, ends w/ cookout, door prizes, DJ & more! Info:
412-367-7677/526-6237
13 — HUDSONVILLE, MI: Babies, Blues & BBQ at Grand Rapids H-D, 2977
Corporate Grove Dr, 12-5pm, $20 ea incl BBQ lunch, benefits March of Dimes,
w/ live blues bands, food, vendors, silent auction & more! Reg & Info: www.
marchofdimes.org/bluesbbq
13 — CAMBY, IN: Exotic Feline Rescue Ride at Heavy’s Bar & Grill, 8411
Windfall Ln, Reg 9-11am, ride to rescue & tour, ends w/ food & drinks. Info:
317-223-9072
SEPTEMBER 16-20 — RUIDOSO, NM
Golden Aspen Rally
AMA Nat’l Road Riding Convention
800-452-8045 or www.motorcyclerally.com
17-19 — IRVINGTON, KY: Red Ass Bike Bash at Latitude 37.897215/
Longitude 86.394836, $20 wknd or $10 day pass, all welcome, 18+ only, w/
poker run, tent camping, live music, field events, adult contests, vendors &
great times! Info: 270-547-8788
17 — TECUMSEH, MI: Classic Car & Bike Show at Old National Bank parking
lot, 205 E Chicago Blvd, 6-8pm, bring canned or non-perishable food items
to benefit local families in need, w/ Plaques to 1st 75 cars & bikes reg’d. Info:
517-424-6555
18-20 — CURWENSVILLE, PA: ABATE of PA Fall Fling at Moose
Lodge 268 & Campground, opens 11am-Fri, 21+ & member
of an MRO or guest, $20 Adv/ +$5 day of, incl camping, food
& beer sales, live bands, scenic ride, bike games, cornhole
& horseshoe tourneys, tattooist, vendors & more fun!
Info: 717-731-8955 or www.abatepa.org
18-20 — JAMESTOWN, KY: KMA/KBA State Party at Lake Cumberland
State Resort Park, 5465 State Park Rd, 18+ only, $30 ea incl Sat night
dinner & Sunday brunch, w/ games, music, scenic ride & more fun! Info:
800-68-CYCLE
18-20 — PLYMOUTH, IN: ABATE of IN Marshall Co Summer’s End Party at
10648 Upas Rd, at 10B Rd, gates open Fri-noon, $15 members/$20 non, free
w/ military ID, 18+ only, w/ camping, live music, food vendors, field events,
bike show, tattoo contest & more fun! Info: 574-935-5225
18-20 — CIRCLEVILLE, OH: Stumbo Run/Vet Fest at 2575 N Court St,
benefits Pickaway & Ross Co VA hospitals, w/ poker run, live bands, biker
games, camping, food, burn out contest & more fun! Info: 740-304-7832
or [email protected]
18-20 — BRAZIL, IN: ABATE R-12 Covered Bridge Run at Eagles
Campground, 831 W Co Rd 1300 N, $20 ea + $25 4 person campsite, Fribonfire & wienie roast, Sat-Bridge run, food, karaoke, prizes & fun! Info:
812-877-1676
18-19 — PIQUA, OH: Grand Opening Celebration at Piqua H-D
(formerly Gover H-D), 1501 E Ash St, 11am-9pm, w/ Madison Rising
playing Fri 5pm, more live music, food, local vendors, games,
giveaways & great times! Info: 937-773-8733
18 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Renegade Block Party at Renegade Classics,
9546 Allisonville Rd, 6-11pm, family friendly event w/ games, contests,
music, food, vendors & lots more fun! Info: 317-284-1190
SEPTEMBER 19 — CHATTANOOGA, TN
Trail Of Tears Motorcycle Ride
678-743-3868 or www.al-tn-trailoftears.net
19 — SANDUSKY, OH: Rockin’ Horse/M & M Cycles Rolling
Bike Nights Grand Finale at Rockin’ Horse Saloon, 8315
Milan Rd, join the excitement when all final key holders
take turns starting the motorcycle until we have a winner!
Maybe you’ll win the new custom Indian motorcycle!
Info: 419-624-8739 or www.RollingBikeNight.com
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19 — FARMINGTON HILLS, MI: Fall Open House at MotorCity H-D, 34900
Grand River Ave, 10am-5pm, w/ BBQ, giveaways, live music, tent sale & 2015
Softail Slim Giveaway! Info: 248-473-7433
19 — BEDFORD HTS, OH: Cruzin’ In Bike & Car Show at South East
H-D, 23105 Aurora Rd, 11am-3pm, open to every make & model
Custom or Antique motorcycle, car, truck & even custom golf car, w/
food/beverages til gone & DJ music. Info: 440-439-5300
19 — AVON, IN: Hoosier Burn Camp Benefit Ride at Texas Roadhouse, 10340
E US Hwy 36, $25 solo/ $35 cpl, ends w/ lunch, door prizes & more! Info:
19 — CLEVELAND, OH: 5th Annual Mac & Cheez Challenge at RockN-Roll City H-D, 4985 W 150th St, think you’ve got the best recipe
around, register & prove it! Enter or taste, it’s fun for everyone!
Info: 216-252-3111 or [email protected]
19 — ERIE, PA: Erie Co ABATE 5th Annual Bullseye Run at Last Shot, 3064
W 12th St, Reg 10:30am-noon, $10 solo/$15 cpl, benefits Strings for a CURE.
Info: www.eriecoabateofpa.org
19 — FLORENCE, KY: 10th Anniversary “Because We Care” Momma’s
BWC Ride at Erlanger Lions Club, 5996 Belair Dr, kickstands up at
noon, $10 solo/$15 cpl, ends w/ live music, kid’s booths, camping
avail, food/drink & all day fun! Info: 859-468-1900
19 — AKRON, OH: 2nd Annual GAMC Hot Rods & Handlebars Car & Bike
Show at Clubhouse, 1540 Smith Rd. Info: 330-607-0238
19 — BETHLEHEM, WV: WV Roughnecks MC “Big or Small, Save Them All”
Breast Cancer Awareness Run starts at Valley H-D, 1038 E Bethlehem Blvd ,
Reg 11am-noon. Info: 304-215-2997
19 — WARREN, OH: 23rd Annual Harley Night in the Park at Courthouse
Square, 5-10pm, w/ bike show, rodeo games, food, beer, music & more fun!
Info: 330-395-4700
19 — MONROE, OH: Shaboom’s 5th Annual Sgt Jimmy Bike Ride at
Clubhouse Sports Grille, 250 N Main St, Reg 10-11:15am, $20 solo/$25 cpl,
scenic, 100 mi ride ends w/ food, beer, live music, 50/50, raffles & more fun!
Info: 513-435-0216
19 — DORR, MI: Back in Dorr Motorcycle Rally at Moose Lodge, 4204 20th
St, Reg 9:30-11:45am, $15 solo/$25 cpl, ends w/ BBQ pork dinner, live music,
door prizes & raffles! Info: [email protected]
19 — PARMA HTS, OH: Kindred Breed Run for Kaylee at Rookies, 6913
W 130th St, 1st out 11am, $25 solo/$40 cpl, benefits 4 month old baby’s
medical expenses, w/ shirt & wristband sales, 50/50 & raffles. Info:
216-318-2887/8169
19 — OXFORD, OH: 4th Annual Graves Disease & Thyroid Awareness Poker
Run at Golden Key Lounge, 1435 Oxford-Trenton Rd, Reg 10:30am-noon, $20
ea, ends w/ cash prizes, food, live bands, 50/50, silent auction & more! Info:
513-315-8382 or jngabbard@ aol.com
19 — EDINBURGH, IN: Jim’s Ride “Fighting Against Cancer” at 5472 W
SR 252, Reg 9-11:45am, $25/bike, incl meals, shirt & goody bag, ends w/
door prizes, live music, games, contests, raffles & fun for a good cause! Info:
317-800-0527
19 — PITTSBURGH, PA: Wide Open House at Hot Metal H-D, 1122
Lebanon Rd, 9am-5pm, showcasing new 2016 Model Year Harley-Davidson
Motorcycles w/ free beer, food, live band & more! Info: 412-464-9453
19 — PANDORA, OH: Tedfest Poker Run at Pandora Community Park, 1st
bike out 1pm, $20 solo/$25 cpl, benefits Riley Twp Fire Dept, ends w/ food,
beer tent, live music, gun raffle, cornhole tourney, kids games & bounce
house, fireworks, attempt to break World Record for most fake moustaches
worn at 1 event & more fun! Info: www.facebook.com
19 — ELIZABETHTOWN, KY: 3rd Annual Draws for Paws Poker Run at Beef
O’Brady’s, kickstands up Noon, $20 solo/$25 cpl, ends w/ prizes, music & lots
of fun! Info: 270-982-2333
19 — MEDINA, OH: American Red Cross Blood Drive at Century H-D, 3053
Eastpointe DR, 10am-3pm, w/ free lunch at 11:30am! Info: 330-721-1702
19 — WATERFORD, MI: 3rd Annual Toys For Tots Run at ABC Harley,
4405 Highland Rd, Reg 10-11:15am, $20 solo/$30 cpl, ends w/ food,
entertainment, door prizes, biker games & Santa’s Hotties! Info:
248-674-3175
19 — JEFFERSON, OH: CMRO Region 13 Toy Run for Charity at Harassments
Bar & Grill, 900 N Market St, Reg 11-11:45am, $10 or new toy, also accepting
non-perishable food items, ends w/ food, prizes & good times! Info:
440-576-1275
19 — LITHOPOLIS, OH: Poker Run at American Legion Post 677, 11410
Smith Rd, Reg 11am-1pm, $15 solo/$20 cpl, $5 party only, ends at Old
Town Tavern in Canal Winchester w/ live music, prizes, food/drink, raffles &
drawing for Glock & training! Info: 614-837-2806
19 — DIMONDALE, MI: Leatherneck MC Toys for Tots Ride starts at Capitol
H-D, 9550 Woodlane Dr, Reg 9-10am, $20 ea or $10 + new, unwrapped toy,
ends in Lansing w/ food, cash bar & 50/50. Info: 517-646-2345
19 — FT WAYNE, IN: MDA Summercamp Benefit Ride at Lucky H-D, 6315
Illinois Ave, Reg 12-12:30pm, $20/bike, ends at Checkerz Bar & Grill w/ live
music, prizes, games & giveaways. Info: 260-489-2464
19 — COMMERCIAL POINT, OH: ABATE R-9 17th Anniversary Run at
Station House 81, 11 Front St, Reg 11am-1pm, $15 solo/$25 cpl, ends w/
food avail, plaques & special draw. Info: 614-306-2570
19 — LOUISVILLE, KY: Dyno Days at Commonwealth Motorcycles, 625 E
Jefferson St, 10am-4pm, w/ $30 Dyno Runs, winner’s pot, food & drinks,
store specials & more! Info: 502-568-2666
19 — GREENFIELD, IN: SOAR 2015 Ride at Hancock Co FOP, 400 E Davis Rd,
Reg 9-11am, $25 solo/ $35 cpl incl lunch, benefits Special Olympics, ends
w/car show, live music, kid’s zone & a fun-filled day! Info: 317-693-4896
19 — KOKOMO, IN: CVMA Chp 14-1 Annual Kokomo Poker Run at H-D of
Kokomo, 335 S 00 EW, Reg 9-10:45am, $20 solo/$30 cpl, ends at American
Legion w/ cash prizes, gun raffle, 50/50, prize raffles & much more! Info:
317-833-6738
19 — POMEROY,OH: King of the Road Memorial Run at Fox’s Pizza Den,
500 E Main St, Reg 10am-noon, $15 solo/ $20 cpl, benefits Joshua Napper
Scholarship Fund, ends w/ food, cash prizes, DJ music, 50/50 & fun! Info:
740-416-6524
19 — CALEDONIA, OH: 3rd Annual Ride for Wings Poker Run at Wet Spot,
Reg 10:30-11:45am, $15 solo/$20 cpl, ends w/ dinner, live music & auction.
Info: 740-244-3397
19 — SANDUSKY, OH: Teddy Bear Run at Mad River H-D, 5316 Milan
Rd, Reg & free pancake breakfast 10-11am, $15 ea or 2 new teddy
bears/stuffed animals. Info: 419-502-2244
19 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Dam Ride-Scavenger Hunt at H-D of
Indianapolis, 4146 E 96th St, Reg 10-11:30am, tour Indiana in search of dams
& reservoirs! Info: 317-815-1800
19 — LAFAYETTE TWP, PA: Wanderers MC Fall Dice Run at Clubhouse, Rte
59 between Airport & Federal Prison, $10 ea, all welcome, ends w/ prizes &
refreshments. Info: 814-363-9539 or 814-362-2824
May 1st and
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19 — PARMA HTS, OH: 5th Annual Westlake Warthog’s Clam Bake at Flyer’s Bar & Grill, 6298 Pearl Rd, 4-6pm, $30
ea, $10 extra dozen, incl clams, steak or chicken, draft beer & soft drinks. Tix/ Info: 216-409-2779
19 — LOVELAND, OH: William Caston Memorial Rev N Ride Poker Run at American Heritage Motorcycles, 10575
Loveland Madiera Rd, Reg 10-11:45am, $35/bike, ends in Oregonia w/ food, fun, raffles, live music, prizes & more!
Info: 513-646-4099
19 — CATAWISSA, PA: Wolf Pack RC Bad Press Dice Run at Ideal Park Campground, 129 Ideal Park Rd, Reg 1011:45am, $20 ea, benefits Breed Anti-Defamation, Protection & Rescue Society. Info: 570-933-4658
19 — BEDFORD, IN: 4th Annual Shop with a Cop Benefit Ride at Stone City FOP Lodge, Murray Park, Reg 10-11am,
$20/bike, ends w/prizes, raffles & chili dinner. Info: 812-275-3311 x3175
19 — YOUNGSTOWN, OH: ABATE R-Zero Veterans’ Outreach Benefit Dice Run at Borderline Bar & Grill, 3161 Martin
Luther King Jr Blvd, Reg 11am-noon, $10 ea, ends w/ food, 50/50, plaques, Chinese auction & more fun! Info:
330-533-3765
19 — LOUISVILLE, KY: 13th Annual Thunder into Louisville Poker Run & Patriot Ride starts at H-D of Louisville,
1700 Arthur St, Reg 9-9:45am, $20 solo/$30 cpl, benefits Boy Scouts of America, ends w/ $1K top prize! Info:
502-634-1340
19 — FINDLAY, OH: ABATE R-14 Toys for Tots Toy Run starts at Reineke Ford Lincoln, 12000 CR 99, Noon, $10 or $5 +
new toy, ends at Eagles Club w/ live music. Info: 419-937-4341 / 722-9941
19 — GREENSBURG, PA: Bikes & BBQ at Z&M Cycle Sales, 6130 Rt 30, 9:30am-4pm. Info: 877-230-1350
19 — CINCINNATI, OH: Forest Park Lt George Brooks Benefit Ride at Eastgate Mall parking lot, 4601 Eastgate Blvd,
Reg 10am, $20 solo/$25 cpl, incl memorial patch, ends at H-D of Eastgate w/ live music, food/drink & more! Info:
513-528-1400
20 — MARTINSVILLE, IN: Walneck’s Swap Meet & Show at Morgan Co Fairgrounds, 252 Hospital Rd & Rt 37, $6
entry, U-14 free, 8am-3pm, w/ 13 class ALL brands $5 show w/ trophies, Lots of Amer-Metric-Brit parts & bikes, free
bike corral & parking. Info: 630-985-2097 or www.walneckswap.com
20 — AKRON, OH: Donation Run to Marks Landing starting at King Sportsman Tavern, 1402 W Waterloo
Rd, Doors open 10am, Reg starts 11am, ends w/ lots of Fun! Info: 330-745-0110
20 — COLUMBUS, OH: 5th Annual Youth Advocate Services All Class Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at the Grandview
Yard, Bobcat St at Goodale Blvd, Reg 10am-12:30pm, $10 entry, w/ multi classes & trophies, music, food vendors,
raffles, 50/50, silent auction & more! Info: 614-258-9927
20 — DOVER, OH: 21st Annual Children’s Caravan Teddy Bear Run starts at Adventure H-D, 1465 SR 39 NW, Reg
9-11am, $5 + new, bagged stuffed animal or $15 ea, ends w/ presentation of “bears” at Akron Children’s Hospital,
food, music, 50/50, door prizes & more! Info: 330-795-4150
20 — FT WAYNE, IN: Memorial Ride for PO2 Randall Smith at Ehlerding’s River City H-D, 5525 SR 930 E, Reg
9-10:45am, $10/bike, benefits his wife & 3 kids, escorted ride ends at Nat’l Military History Center, w/ food avail &
live music. Info: 260-493-9900
Avon Boot
3rd
20 — ATHENS, OH: V-Twin Cruisers MC Josh Bass Memorial Run starts at Athens Sport Cycles, 165 Columbus Rd,
Reg 10am-noon, $10 ea, ends at Meigs Co Veteran’s Outreach in Pomeroy w/ prizes, raffles, 50/50 & fun! Info: www.
facebook.com
20 — LOWER BURRELL, PA: 26th Annual Western PA Pittsburgh Toy Run at VFW Post 92, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Rd,
starts 11am, new toy or $15 ea, Pre-reg by 9/14 for $300 cash, ends w/ food, live music, Chinese auction, 50/50, bike
games, bike show & more fun! Info: 412-678-2167
20 — SOUTH BEND, IN: 2nd Annual Toys for Tots/Hospice Ride at American Legion Post 357, 5414 W Sample St,
10am, all donations will be for our local toys for tots & hospice programs. Info: 574-229-6375
October 2nd (9-7)
October 3rd (9-5)
October 4th (12-4)
20 — SHADYSIDE, OH: Bikers for Christ Service & Fun Run at Church of the Nazarene, 38th St. Info: 740-769-0221
20 — EVANSVILLE, IN: The Pink Ribbon Run at Bud’s H-D, 4700 E Morgan Ave, Reg 9-11am, $20 solo/ $30 cpl,
benefits breast cancer research, ends at FOE w/ meal. Info: 812-473-2837
21-28 — DOVER, OH: Employee Charity Bike Wash Auction-Adventure H-D, 1465 SR 39 NW, stop in & place a bid on
your favorite employee to wash your bike, final auction & bidding will be at our Steak Night on 9/28 starting at 6pm,
highest bidder/winner will win a bike wash from that employee on 10/1. All proceeds are going to Wounded Warrior
Project. Info: 330-474-9999
SEPTEMBER 23-27 — RENO, NV
Street Vibrations Rally
www.road-shows.com/street_vibrations.php
SEPTEMBER 23-26 — FAYETTEVILLE, AK
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally
479-527-9993 or www.bikesbluesandbbq.org
23 — CINCINNATI, OH: Women’s Garage Party at H-D of Cincinnati, 1799 Tennessee Ave, 6-8pm, Free, Introducing
women to owning & riding a Harley-Davidson. RSVP: 513-641-1188
SEPTEMBER 24-27 — MILWAUKEE, WI
Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s
31st Annual Meeting of the Minds
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield
Rooms: 262-364-1100/202-546-0983 or www.mrf.org
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24-27 — JONESBORO, IN: 10th Annual Jonesboro River Rally on Main St,
w/ bike show, stunt riders, drill team, poker run, live bands & DJ’s, burnout
contests, rodeo, pinstriping, vendors & more! Info: www.facebook.com
26 — MENTOR, OH: Scavenger Hunt & Ride at Western Reserve H-D, 8567
Tyler Blvd, 9am, a great way to spend a fall day & winner gets a $150 WRHD
gift card! Info: 440-974-6900
25-27 — BOWLING GREEN, KY: Fall Motorcycle Rally & Races at Beech
Bend, 798 Beech Bend Rd, w/ all Harley drag racing, bike show, vendors, live
music, camping & more! Info: 270-781-7634
26 — CLINTON TWP, MI: Heated Gear Workshop at Wolverine H-D, 44660
N Gratiot Ave, 1pm, get ready for the fall riding season w/ new H-D heated
gear now avail! Info: 586-463-7700
SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 4 — MURRELS INLET, SC
Myrtle Beach Fall Rally
www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com or 336-643-1367
26 — NORTH CANTON, OH: Ride for the Red at Freedom H-D, 7233 Sunset
Strip NW, American Red Cross Blood Drive. Info: 330-494-2453
25-27 — CORYDON, IN: ABATE R-9 28th Annual Rebel Yell & Swap Meet
at 6565 Hwy 62 W, gates open Fri noon, $15 solo/$20 cpl, all welcome, w/ 3
day swap meet, rebel run, live music, free camping, field events, prizes, food
vendors & much, much more fun! Info: 812-820-3516
25 — LOUISVILLE, KY: MDA Fundraiser Bike Night at IAFF Local 345 Union
Hall, 400 Baker Ln, w/ hamburger & hotdog plates, beer tub girls, 50/50’s &
more family fun! Info: 502-779-0049
26-27 — UPPER SANDUSKY, OH: 32 Hour Event at Thiel’s Wheels, 350
Tarhe Trail, 9am Sat-4pm Sun, Free w/ food, camping, live music & overnight
DJ, cornhole tourney & much more fun! Info: 419-294-4951
26 — BEDFORD HTS, OH: Outdoor Swap Meet at South East H-D, 23105
Aurora Rd, 10am-4pm, w/ motorcycle, car & truck parts, food & beverages til
gone, music by Nomad Soul & more! Info: 440-439-5300
26 — MARION, IN: Hog Roast at Brandt’s I-69 Harley-Davidson, 6333 E
Selzer Dr, 11am-3pm, w/ pork sandwiches & more! Info: 765-664-1331
26 — MANSFIELD, OH: Hale’s Harley-Davidson Open House &
Free Swap Meet, 1400 Harrington Memorial Rd. check out the
New models w/ Free BBQ 11:30am til gone, free swap meet,
used bike corral, live music, in-store discount specials & fun!
Info: 419-522-8602
26 — HARRISBURG, PA: 2015 ABATE Readshaw’s Ride to Gettysburg
starts behind the Capitol on Commonwealth Ave, Reg starts 11am-12:45pm,
$10 ea, w/ ride to Battlefield HD, refreshments, ceremony & more to benefit
PA monuments & Historic Daniel Lady Farm! Info: [email protected]
or 717-731-8955
26 — PARMA HTS, OH: 1st annual Rock & Ride Against Dementia
to benefit the Alive Inside Foundation, Reg starts 9:30am at
Greenbrier Commons, 6200 Pearl Rd, $15 solo/$20 cpl, all vehicles
welcome, ends at the Local Tavern, 5513 Pearl Rd, w/ variety of
live bands inside & out, 50/50, sideboards & Chinese auction.
Info: 216-308-9325 or [email protected]
26 — MASON, OH: Cincy Hope Battle of the Gearheads Bike Run at Powder
Keg H-D, 2383 Kings Center Ct, Reg 9:45-11:45am, $20 solo/$30 cpl,1st 500
get shirt, benefits Pink Ribbon Girls & Cincy Hope, ends w/ food, beer, raffles
& door prizes! Info: 513-313-2687
26 — OTSEGO, MI: 13th Annual Motorcycle, Car & Tractor Show at Annual
Creative Arts Festival, 135 E Allegan St, Reg 9am-noon, $10 entry fee, w/
trophies, prizes, live music, food, beer tent, 50/50, parade, contests & much
more! Info: [email protected]
26 — VERMILION, OH: It’s A Hard Day’s Night Poker Run at Quaker Steak
& Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave, Reg 9:30-11am, $20 solo/$25 cpl, all vehicles
welcome, benefits homeless veterans, also accepting warm clothing items
for the vets for winter, ends w/ food, prizes, live music, 50/50, live auction &
raffles! Info: 440-665-5066 or 440-371-1620
26 — GLENSHAW, PA: Big Fall Open House at Three Rivers H-D, 1463 Glenn
Ave, 11am-3pm, w/ food, vendors, adult beverages, live music, Ms TRH-D,
lots of activities & beautiful bikes! Info: 412-487-3377
26 — LEBANON, OH: 13th Annual Jerry Patton Bike, Car & Truck Show at
Eagles 1395, 209 W Main St, Reg 9am-noon, $10 entry fee, dash plates to
1st 100, w/ trophies, cash prizes, 50/50, raffles, food & drink! Pre-reg & Info:
26 — EVANSVILLE, IN: Tina Humes Benefit Ride starts at Bud’s H-D, 4700
E Morgan Ave, Reg 9:30-11am, $15 solo/ $25 cpl, ends in Elberfeld w/ meal,
live music, prizes, silent auction, 50/50, cornhole tourney & more fun! Info:
217-549-2376
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26 — WATERFORD, MI: Bacon & Bikes Season Finale at ABC Harley,
4405 Highland Rd, best bacon & french toast breakfast around, w/ ride-in
bike show, $100 gift card for 1st place, trophies, door prizes & more! Info:
248-231-5457
26 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Devon’s Blessings 7th Annual Memorial Ride at
American Legion post 64, 601 S Holt Rd, Reg 8-9:45am, $20/bike, benefits
lost or struggling youth in need, ends w/ snacks, raffles, 50/50 & auctions.
Info: www.devonsblessings.com
26 — STEUBENVILLE, OH: WIACC Bikers Against Breast Cancer Annual
Poker Run at Manfred’s Gastro Pub, 4125 Sunset Blvd, Reg 11am-noon,
$15 solo/$25 cpl, ends w/ food, balloon release, bra bong, bonfire, 50/50,
Chinese Auction & more fun! Info: 740-264-2710
26 — BATTLE CREEK, MI: Carnival Day at Battle Creek H-D, 5738 Beckley
Rd, 11am-3pm, come enjoy carnival food & games plus donate to Go4The
Goal & Pediatric Cancer Awareness! Info: 269-979-2233
27 — MORRIS, IL: Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet & Show at Grundy Co
Fairgrounds, 8890 N Rt 47 (I-80 & Rt 47 exit 112), 8am-3pm, $6 ea, w/ all
brands of bikes, new/used parts, leather, patches & sewing, t-shirts & whatnots for sale! Info: 630-985-2097 or www.walneckswap.com
27 — AKRON, OH: 20th Annual ABC MM Toy Run starts at Main St Saloon,
1481 S Main St, Reg 12-2pm, $10 + new toy, ends w/ food, live music, prizes,
50/50 & more fun! Info: 330-999-0757
27 — GRAND RAPIDS, MI: Para-Dice MC Fall Run & Steak Fry at BMW of
Grand Rapids, 5995 S Division, Reg 10-11am, $20 ea, ends w/ Steak dinner,
prizes & lots of fun! Info: 616-490-3164
28 — DOVER, OH: Wounded Warrior Project Steak Night at Adventure H-D,
1465 SR 39 NW, 6pm, $10 ea, incl baked potato, salad, drink & dessert, w/
employee bike wash auction! RSVP by 9/21: 330-474-9999
30 — SANDUSKY, OH: Work Stinks Ride at Mad River H-D, 5316 Milan Rd,
KSU noon, Free, Skip work, take a ride w/ MRHD staff member, come ready
to ride, eat & enjoy! Info: 419-502-2244
OCTOBER 2015
OCTOBER 1-4 — LAS VEGAS, NV
Las Vegas BikeFest
www.lasvegasbikefest.com or 702-450-7662
26 — FORT WAYNE, IN: Doggone Best Chili Challenge at Lucky H-D, 6315
Illinois Rd, 12-3:30pm, $20 entry, $5 tasting, benefits Allen Co SPCA, so get
out your secret ingredients, lucky cookware, whacky costumes & get your
chili on! Info: 260-489-2464
2-4 — AVON, OH: Customer Appreciation Weekend at Avon Boot
Shop, 38450 Chester Rd by Lake Erie HD, w/ Sat Blood Drive 11-3,
FREE Sat Cook-Out, Face Painting & Kid Print, plus daily giveaways &
Bust-A-Balloon Sale for up to 50% off! Info: 440-934-3230
26 — MEDINA, OH: Boom Audio Seminar at Century H-D, 3053 Eastpointe
Dr, noon, Free, everything you wanted to know about Harley’s Boom Audio
System w/ lunch! Info: 330-721-1702
2-4 — CINCINNATI, OH: Motoberfest, the Queen City Mods & Rockers
Rally rebranded w/ New dates!, Fri evening meet-up & reg at the Historic
Woodward Theater in OTR, 6pm to closing, Sat Ride starts at Fuel Coffee,
2726 Riverside Dr, Reg 8-10am, ends w/ live bands, raffles, food,/drink,
helmet auction, bike show w/ awards & much more! Info: 513-321-1771
or queencitymodsvsrockers.com
26 — PITTSBURGH, PA: Tailgate Party & Ride to Toby Keith Concert starts
at Hot Metal H-D, 1122 Lebanon Rd, 2-4:30pm, $35 incl concert tix, Party w/
free food, refreshments, prizes & giveaways, KSU 4:30pm for an escorted ride
to First Niagara Pavilion! Info: 412-464-9453
26 — MIAMISBURG, OH: 9th Annual Thunderburg in Historic Downtown,
4-10pm, w/ lots of bikes, live band, DJ, vendors, shirts, vintage motorcycle
display, Dyno & more! Info: 937-344-1092
26 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Fall Open House/Taste of the Northside at H-D
of Indianapolis, 4146 E 96th St, 11am-5pm, demo the new 2016 Harleys w/
live music & more fun! Info: 317-815-1800
26 — LAPEER, MI: Be A Hero for The Refuge Homeless Shelter at Ray C’s
Harley, 1491 S Lapeer Rd (M24 & I69), 12-4pm, donations accepted, w/ hot
dogs, popcorn & cotton candy, Superhero show, DJ music, games, Superhero
photo booth & more family fun! Info: 810-441-9990
26 — GREENSBURG, IN: GWRRA Fall Fest at Decatur Co Fairgrounds, 545
S CR 200 W.
26 — CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH: Baskets of Love Toy Run at Rubber City H-D,
1120 Main St, Reg 10-11am, $10 + new, unwrapped toy, ends w/ food,
prizes, raffles & music. Info: 330-807-8469
26 — FORT WAYNE, IN: Doggone Best Chili Challenge at Lucky H-D, 6315
Illinois Rd, 12-3pm, $5 tasting, U-10 Free, benefits Allen Co SPCA, get your
chili on or come for a taste & a day of good family fun! Info: 260-489-2464
26 — STURGIS, MI: 9th Annual Pink Ribbon Benefit Ride at Hamilton H-D,
68951 White School Rd, Reg 11-11:45am, benefits breast cancer research,
ends w/ live & silent auction. Info: 269-651-3424
26 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Vintage Motorcycle Show at Indy Southside
H-D, 4930 Southport Crossing Place, 10am-3pm, Pre-reg thru 9/21 $20
entry, +$5 day of , addl entries $5 ea, all brands pre-1985 welcome! Info:
317-885-5180
26 — VALPARAISO, IN: 27th Annual Valpo-Fest Fall Motorcycle & Car Show
& Parts Expo at Porter Co Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, 9am-4pm, $7 adult,
U-12 free, w/ buy-sell-trades, bikes, parts, leather, food, beer, live bands,
bike & car show, trophies, bike rodeo & more! Info: 269-323-9483
27 — WEST UNITY, OH: ALR Heroes in Action Poker Run at Legion Post 669,
120 E Jackson, Reg 1-2pm, $15 solo/$20 cpl. Info: 419-212-0663
2-4 — SPRINGVILLE, IN: ABATE R-11 28th Annual Chili-fest at Lawrence Co
Recreational Park, 99 Moore Ln, $20 solo/$35 cpl, w/ cornhole, field events,
live music & fun! Info: 765-346-1093
3 — AVON, OH: 9th Annual Chili Cook Off at Lake Erie H-D, 38401
Chester Rd, 11am-4pm, taste & vote for the best chili w/ plenty of
ice cold beverages to cool the fire, live music & more fun! Enter/Info:
Tom at 440-934-5000
3 — FORT WAYNE, IN: Save the Boobies Ride at Ehlerding’s River City H-D,
525 SR 930 E, Pink pancake & sausage breakfast 9-11am, KSU noon, $10/
bike, $10 bras, ends w/ lunch. Info: 260-493-9900
3 — MONROEVILLE, OH: 3rd Annual David E Moore Memorial Poker
Run & Party at Roeder Racing, 3684 US Hwy 20 W, 1st out 11am,
$10 ea, remembering a Brother thru charity w/ an ol’ school style
sweet ride & 100% payout, donations accepted for Norwalk Miriam
House, all welcome, ends w/ cookout, friends & lots of fun! Info:
419-465-2247
3 — BATTLE CREEK, MI: Breast Cancer Awareness Bake Sale at Battle Creek
H-D, 5738 Beckley Rd, 10am-4pm. Info: 269-979-2233
3 — SANDUSKY, OH: The Wounded Warriors Clambake Fundraiser
at Margaritaville, 212 Fremont Ave, starts 2pm, $29 ea incl clams,
1/2 chx, corn, sides, live band, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and silent
auction. Info: 419-627-8903
4 — TALLMADGE, OH: Akron Motorcycle Swap Meet at Summit Co
Fairgrounds Arena Bldg, 229 E Howe Rd, opens 10am, $5 ea, U-12 free, new/
used motorcycle parts, apparel, tools, jewelry & misc items, 50/50 & more!
Info: 330-324-7230
4 — BEDFORD HTS, OH: Sheryl Kellerman Breast Cancer Charity Walk
at South East H-D, 23105 Aurora Rd, Reg 10-10:45am, $20 ea incl
food & beverages, Pre-reg by 9/30 & get a Free Gift (while supply
lasts)! Info: 440-439-5300
3RD ANNUAL
David E Moore
Memorial Poker
Run & Party
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
Starts and ends at Roeder Racing
3684 US Hwy 20 W., Monroeville
First out at 11am – Last in at 4:30pm
$10/HAND
This year we are going back to the old
school way of running a Poker Run. It’s
going to be all about the ride! We have a
nice route set up with every stop full of fun
and fellowship! Let’s all get together and
remember Dave the way he would have
wanted us to. Any and all proceeds will be
donated to the Norwalk Miriam House.
THE STOPS
Havana Tavern – West Lodi Outpost
Vickery Tavern – Barrel House Saloon
Rupp’s Place & Roeder Racing
Burgers, Dogs & Drinks Following the Ride
100% Payout!
(DONATIONS APPECIATED)
Must be present to win.
Info: 419-465-2247
Remembering a friend gone keeps them Alive in our Hearts.
HERE’S
THE
BY KAREN DIEHL
ON
…
It's all Fun & Games, until ...
OKAY, HERE I AM – the wet blanket, the party pooper – with an annoying
reminder that just because you CAN do something does not mean you should.
I’m talking about Biker Games.
Last month’s Ridin’ On featured several columns on Biker Games or Rodeos.
The accompanying photos show riders engaged in all kinds of fun – the
weenie bite, burnouts, bar stool races and more. Articles mention events
like slow races, bike and trike pulls, jousting (YIKES!), riding the plank, and
hockey. Since alcohol can be part of the fun, this can be a recipe for disaster.
One photo shows a bar stool race participant hitting the dirt. Accidents can
and do happen. I know – here I am the fun killer!
Several years ago I worked with a motorcycle organization looking to lower
their chapter’s insurance costs. The package policy was very affordable – but
there was an exclusion for “sporting events.” Being familiar with Murphy’s Law
of If something can go wrong, it probably will, we asked for clarification from
the company. Would Biker Games be considered a “Sporting Event”? The
ruling came in that IF there was an accident with injury or property damage
during a Biker Game, the insurance policy would protect the group from
lawsuits filed by SPECTATORS, but would provide no coverage for suits filed
by PARTICIPANTS. The thinking being that participants should understand
and accept the risks, and have protection in place for their own damage or
injury.
Which leads us to you, the motorcycle operator and your insurance. Think
your policy covers you (up to your policy limits) for anything you do on the
bike? Sorry to burst your bubble, but that is NOT the case. All personal motor
vehicle insurance policies have exclusions – situations in which coverage is
invalid. Common exclusions include: Intentional Acts (purposely running
someone down in a road rage incident), Business Use (using the vehicle to
transport people or goods for a fee, delivery, funeral escort, or any other
business use) and Racing and Related Activities.
That last category – Racing – has been expanded to include a lot of activities.
Following is the racing and related activities exclusion from one motorcycle
policy:
Liability Policy Excludes:
bodily injury or property damage resulting from, or sustained during
practice or preparation for:
a. any pre-arranged or organized:
(i) racing;
(ii) stunting;
(iii) speed or demolition contest or activity; or
b. any riding activity conducted on a permanent or temporary racetrack,
racecourse, or during any closed course event.
This exclusion does not apply to use of a motorcycle for escorting participants
in charitable racing events;
This wording is fairly comprehensive! Racing is not covered. This would
include slow racing, or any activity with “race” in the title. Any preparation or
practice is excluded. Any event held at a temporary or permanent track, or
race course is excluded. And any event at a “closed course” is excluded. Any
STUNT is excluded. While it is not a wheelie, I can easily see a ride the plank
or a weenie bite event called a “Stunt”. All of these events are held on closed
courses, they are not on the open public road system. So, if there is an incident,
the insurance company could deny payment of damage and injury claims.
Every personal motor vehicle policy will have slightly different wording for
their exclusions, so your policy might not be as air tight as the one above. And
there are some specialized policies available for racers and stunt persons who
are willing to pay the BIG BUCKS for additional protection. But in most cases it
would be safe to assume you are not covered under your regular motorcycle
policy. Riders, engaging in a Biker Game once or twice a year will not find it
feasible to pay 100s of dollars for a few hours of fun. The key here, as I always
say, is to be aware that your policy might not cover you if you participate in
a Biker Game or Rodeo. You may have to pay repairs to your bike yourself.
You may have to file your injury claim directly to your health care provider,
assuming you have health insurance.
The more serious issue is if you injure someone else or damage property
other than your own. Do they have health insurance to pay for their injuries?
Do you have the cash or assets to pay their damage or injury? You will also
need funds to hire an attorney.What if your bike is damaged or you are injured
by someone else?
As an insurance agent, we see a lot of accidents and damage and we are
understandably cautious. We don’t use candles in the house. If we use the
fireplace, we let the ashes sit a minimum of 10 days before we clean up in case
of hot embers. And we do not participate in auto crosses and bike games. If
you choose to join in the fun, please use caution. If things seem to be getting
out of hand, if the organizers are too lax about the course layout and spectators
are too close, if other participants have consumed too much alcohol to stand,
let alone ride – walk away. And if anyone gives you a hard time, just tell them
your insurance agent said not to!
P.S. The Oregonia Hill Climb is coming up. I’m going to go out on a limb and
say that coverage may be denied if you participate there too!
EDITOR’S NOTE: Yeah, Karen may be right, and a buzz-kill, but Ridin’ On is
about Bikers embracing the lifestyle and enjoying the thrill of motorcycling;
so ride informed but have FUN, and don’t fall down! 
Karen Diehl operates Diehl Insurance with husband Eric. The agency specializes
in Motorcycle and Collector Car insurance for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. She
can be reached at 513 965-0003 or via email at [email protected].
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Desperate Measures!
Tell ’em you saw it in Ridin’ On! we will not turn to God. It’s when we run out of options that we turn to God!
What is it that YOU need? Jesus the Intercessor is ready, willing and able
to supply it; but first you have to get DESPERATE! I ask you today, are you
desperate for a change in your life? Or are you still looking to do it your way?
God will tighten the screws and bring the hammer down on you until you
have tried everything you can think of. Till you have done everything you can
possibly do and when you have reached your limits and you have run out of
options … YOU WILL TURN TO GOD FOR HELP!
The act of desperation is the unveiling of TRUE Belief and Faith. No one
else was healed in the house and no one else was healed in the crowd…
WHY? Because they were satisfied they were doing the best they could or
satisfied they were doing what they wanted to do, no one else was desperate!
Desperation can come from two ways; by circumstances or our own doing. It’s
also desperation that causes a drug addict to do whatever they can do to get
a fix. It’s desperation that can cause a person to do terrible things. But if that
total fear is relinquished to the Lord, doors can be opened and problems can
be solved.
Don’t let your last hope pass you by! Be like the three instances above
and search out the Lord! Are you DESPERATE or are you satisfied with your
relationship with Jesus? What are you desperate for? A blessing … a healing
… a closer walk with God … a better prayer life … a more obedient life ... a
better relationship with your family … your spouse? Ask and say…
I HAVE NO OPTIONS!
I’M AT THE POINT OF DESPERATION!
Jesus likes to work when your back is against the wall.
With your request of him and your belief in him, he can show you what he can
do! It’s the convicting power of the Holy Ghost that brings you to the point of
desperation, which draws you to Jesus Christ for Salvation.
Let the Lord take care of things! Remember that coming to Jesus to be
saved is as easy as A.B.C.
ADMIT you’re a sinner! Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of
the glory of God.
BELIEVE that Jesus died for
you! Romans 5:8 But God
commendendeth his love
toward us, in that while we
were yet sinners CHRIST
died for us.
CONFESS and repent of
your sins! Romans 10:9-10
If thou will confess with thy
mouth the Lord Jesus, and
believe in thy heart that God
hath raised him (Jesus) from
the dead thou shall be saved.
For with the heart man believeth
unto righteousness; and with the
mouth confession is made unto Salvation.
MARK 2:12 WE NEVER SAW IT IN THIS FASHION. Desperate people doing
things out of pure desperation! Desperate people do things that are different,
unusual and out of the ordinary. We will look at three separate episodes of
people that did things that would not be common for the average person to do,
and because they were willing to be different they had victory in their life. Are
you willing to be special or are you satisfied with the way things are in your
life? The choice is up to you!
Mark 2:1-3 Jesus visited the town of Capernaum and after some days, word
carried about that Jesus was staying in a house. A man sick with Palsy was
carried by four friends to the place where Jesus was. The crowd was so great
they couldn’t get in! So the four men that carried the sick man had to overcome
the obstacle of having no way to get in the house. They looked at the options
they had and the only solution they had seemed to have was to make a hole
in the roof. They became desperate and tore off the roof and let their friend in
down through the hole.
Mark 5:25 A woman with an issue of blood for 12 years had spent all she
had to cure the illness but continued to get worse. She became desperate and
searched out Jesus and said, “if I can but touch his clothing I will be made
well.”
Mark 10:46 Blind Bartimaeus was sitting by the side of the road begging
when he heard that Jesus was passing by. He became desperate as this may’ve
been his only chance to be with the Healer and began to cry out loudly, “Jesus,
have mercy on me!”
Three different incidents of desperation brought victory, because in all cases
they were looking to the Lord for help. They all had obstacles to overcome;
but desperate people don’t let obstacles stop them. Obstacles only increase
the situation for those to try harder, or to quit and give up. Desperation causes
people to do things they would not normally do. It moves you out of your
comfort zone. Desperation can be good or bad, depending on the reason. It
causes you to become reckless and move you into a dangerous zone where
nothing else matters, whether your comfort or your safety; nothing matters
except the task at hand.
The problem is that most people are SATISFIED and not DESPERATE.
Desperate people do not allow obstacles to stand in their way and will find
a way to make it happen! They will try different things until they run out of
options. They will try faith, but sometimes it’s not faith that you need, you
already have faith. Romans 12:3 says God has already given us a measure
of faith. It’s not necessarily having a need. We all have needs and God said in
Philippians 4:19 he would supply everything you need.
Sometimes it’s the total lack of options that we really need!
Life throws a lot of curves our way, or sometimes it’s our own bad choices,
and we try to handle things ourselves when we really should be putting these
tribulations in God’s hands. He told us he would be there for us always but we
seem to forget HE IS THE ALMIGHTY!
When we’re at our rope’s end, it can be the lack of options that brings us to
the point of DESPERATION for the right reasons.
We think we’re smart enough or strong enough to take care of life’s big
bumps or the holes we have dug ourselves into and as long as we have options,
—John Dunn
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"LOL"
• President Obama has become the first sitting
U.S. president to step inside a federal prison,
which for a moment got folks at Fox News really
excited.
• iPhone users report that Siri will correct them if
they try to say Bruce Jenner instead of Caitlyn.
In related news, Siri now insists on being
addressed as Steve.
• The U.S. won the International Math Olympiad,
so if you don’t think Americans can compete
with Asia in mathematics, maybe you should ask
America’s team members, like Shyam Narayanan,
Yang Liu, and Allen Liu, or coach Po-Shen Loh.
• A lottery official in Iowa was convicted of rigging
a “Hot Lotto” game to win a $14 million jackpot.
He faces up to 5, 12, 14, 20, or 25 years in prison.
• In Major League Baseball news, the federal
government decided to drop their criminal
case against former superstar Barry Bonds in a
case that has drawn out since 2003 and nothing
ended up happening…sorta like baseball.
• Disney revealed plans for opening a resort
in Shanghai next year, which is great news for
those who love theme parks but wish the lines
were a billion times longer.
• According to a new report, San Francisco is
the most expensive city in America for single
people, due to the cost of gym memberships,
date nights, and clothing. But if you don’t mind
being single, fat and naked, San Francisco is
actually quite affordable.
• Snoop Dogg was arrested in Sweden on
suspicion of illegal drug use. Officials first
became suspicious in 1991.
• The Museum of the Moving Image in New York
is unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to cats that
are famous on the internet…but if you love the
internet, and you love cats, you’re probably not
leaving the house.
• BlackBerry announced last week that it is
buying another tech company to improve its
BBM messaging service, but we just got the
message now.
The priests say, “Don’t worry, my son. Jesus is with us.”
The policeman says, “In that case, I have to book
you! Three people are not allowed to ride on one
motorcycle!”
"HA!"
At his 103rd birthday party, my grandfather was
asked if he planned to be around for his 104th.
“I certainly do,” he replied. “Statistics show that
very few people die between the ages of 103 and
104.”
Some time back there was an Engineering
Convention in San Francisco. This was only for
people who had an IQ of 140 or higher. Several of
the members went out for lunch at a local cafe.
When they sat down, one of them discovered
that their salt shaker contained pepper, and their
pepper shaker was full of salt.
In response to this conundrum, the group set
out to solve the dilemma by devising a system
that would allow them to swap the contents of the
2 bottles without spilling any, and using only the
implements at hand? Clearly this was a job for
engineering minds.
The group debated the problem amd presented
ideas and finally, came up with a brilliant solution
involving a napkin, 2 spoons, a straw, & an empty
saucer. They called the waitress over to dazzle her
with their solution.
“Ma’am,” they said, “we couldn’t help but notice
that the pepper shaker contains salt and the salt
shaker contains pepper.” But before they could
finish, the waitress interrupted them.
“Oh, sorry about that.” She leaned over the table,
unscrewed the caps of both bottles, and switched
them. There was dead silence at the table.
"LMAO"
"ROFLMAO"
Two priests were speeding down the highway on a
Harley. They were stopped by a cop who said, “What
do y’all think you’re doing? You were going mighty fast
there, Father.”
The priest says, “We were just taking the bike for a
test run.”
The officer shakes his head.“I’m probably gonna have
to give you a ticket cause riding like that just ain’t safe.
What if you had an accident?”
"ROFL"
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Motorcycles you have ridden.
• Your Motorcycle won’t shrink when it’s cold.
• If your Motorcycle is boisterous, you can buy a
muffler.
• Your Motorcycle doesn’t have parents.
A guy walks into a bar with a small dog. The
bartender said, “Get out of here with that dog.”
The guy said, “But this isn’t just any dog. This dog
can play the piano.”
The bartender replied, “Well, if he can play that
piano, you both can stay and have a drink on the
house.”
So the guy sat the dog on the piano stool, and the
dog started playing. Ragtime, Mozart, Philip Glass
... and the bartender and all of the patrons enjoyed
the music.
Suddenly a bigger dog ran in, grabbed the small
dog by the scruff of the neck, and dragged him out.
The bartender asked the guy, “What the heck was
that all about?”
The guy replied, “Oh, that was his mother. She
wanted him to be a doctor.” "He, he,he,
he, he, he, he,
he, he, he, he,
he, he!"
A boy was teaching a girl arithmetic; he said it
•
•
"Ha, ha, was
ha,
hisha,
mission. He kissed her once, he kissed
Motorcycles always feel like going for a ride.
her
twice,
and said, “Now that’s addition.” In silent
ha,
ha,
ha,
ha,
Motorcycles don’t care about how many other
satisfaction,
Motorcycles you have.
ha, ha, ha,
ha!"she sweetly gave the kisses back and
said, “Now that’s subtraction.” Then he kissed her,
• Motorcycles’ curves never sag.
• If you say bad things to your Motorcycle, you don’t
have to apologize before you can ride it again.
• Your parents don’t remain in touch with your old
Motorcycle after you dump it.
• Motorcycles always feel like going for a ride
when you do.
• Motorcycles don’t care about how many other
she kissed him, without an explanation. And both
together smiled and said, “That’s multiplication.”
Then her dad appeared upon the scene and made
a quick decision. He kicked that boy three blocks
away and said, “That’s long division!”
"J4G"
“The reason why worry kills more people than
work is that more people worry than work.”
— Robert Frost
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Edward with his father
Jack, who is also into
antique motorcycle
restoration, so it’s
a family tradition.
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Edward Bahle
proudly shows off
his “Humdinger”
of a restoration.
This is the moment
when it’s all worth it…
Attention to detail is key for
any restoration project.
BY JACK BAHLE
EDWARD BAHLE IS an up and coming bike
builder. At the young age of 20, he has restored
numerous bicycles, a Solex motorbike, and a
1947 Harley-Davidson “45” Bobber. Edward
has just finished his latest restoration project,
a 1957 Harley-Davidson Model 165 Lightweight
“Hummer”.
Everybody out there is looking under rocks
to find old motorcycles. This project fell
into Edward’s lap. Edward was at this year’s
International Motorcycle Show at Cleveland’s
I-X Center helping out at the Antique Motorcycle
Club of America’s (AMCA) display booth.When
this older gentleman from Sheffield Lake named
Walter walked up and said he had an old Harley
for sale, Edward said: “I want it!!!”
Edward waited three cold winter months
and finally got his chance to see and purchase
the old motorcycle on April 21, 2015. The
A crowning achievement.
motorcycle hadn’t run in 41 years and needed a
total rebuild. The first day he got the bike home
he had it all apart. In less than three months the 165 Harley-Davidson was needed to do the complete makeover. Edward found a new exhaust
done and running. The motor was rebuilt and hand-honed by Edward pipe, muffler, wiring harness, rubber grips, foot pegs, fender tips, N.O.S.
and .040” over piston rings were installed. The crankcase cases were battery, 1957 tank decals, the correct front fender light, and a cool oil can
holder. When he got home while stripping the old paint off, he found the
then split to install new seals.
Edward painted all the black parts, frame, forks, horn, headlight, chain original Harley factory Birch White paint under the green paint. He found
guard, and toolbox. Then he glass beaded all the other parts that needed the correct enamel paint color code and then painted the fenders and
to be cadmium and parkerized. He dropped the parts off at Elyria Plating gas tank in the back yard. Now that it’s assembled and running, he’s back
and then went to the AMCA in Oley, Pennsylvania to look for the parts he to looking in back yards again for his next project.
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BY RALPH C. BUSS
RISKY BUSINESS | 1 in 8 Drivers Uninsured!
AS YOU’RE OUT THERE enjoying the dog days of
summer, taking a long-needed road trip or simply
running around town, take heed of recently released
data from the insurance industry that reveals one in
eight motorists is driving uninsured!
I can attest to that, as many of my personal injury
clients have been victimized by uninsured drivers,
with no assets and nothing to go after unless the
injured rider carries their own insurance in the form
of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage;
and in as high amounts as you can afford if you want
to CYA; hospital costs, rehab, lost work and property
damage, not to mention pain and suffering, loss of
future income, etc., in case one of those 12.6% of
uninsured drivers hits you.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
reimburses policyholders in an accident involving
an uninsured, underinsured or hit-and-run driver
up to the policy limits. Twenty states and the District
of Columbia have mandatory requirements for
uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. A
handful of states, including Nevada and Texas, have
passed laws and begun to develop and implement
online auto insurance verification systems to identify
uninsured motorists.
According to estimates released from the
Insurance Research Council, the rate of uninsured
drivers is actually going down modestly as more
states and police departments are cracking down on
the scofflaws. In its “Uninsured Motorists” study, the
IRC found that the number of uninsured motorists
nationwide peaked in 1993 at 16.0%, and has
declined moderately to 12.6% in 2012, but that’s still
29.7 million driving without insurance, or roughly
one in every eight drivers who pass you by… despite
laws in most states requiring minimum coverages.
And some states are more risky than others, as
the following 10 states have the highest uninsured
numbers: Oklahoma has the most with over a quarter
uninsureds, 25.9% which is more than one in four;
followed by Florida 23.8%; Mississippi 22.9%; New
Mexico 21.6%; Michigan 21.0%; Tennessee 20.1%;
Alabama 19.6%; Rhode Island 17.0%; Colorado
16.2%; and number ten Washington 16.1%.
Ohio ranks above the national average with 13.5%
uninsured drivers, or about one in seven!
The moral of this study? Protect yourself and your
family by making sure you’re fully covered, with
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist coverage
included in your insurance policy!
With more than 10 million accidents a year across
America, chances are good that everyone will likely
be involved in at least one motor vehicle accident in
his or her lifetime, and banking on the other person
being dutiful and carrying the proscribed insurance
coverage is like playing Russian Roulette with your
life, lifestyle and livelihood.
Making matters worse, the Property Casualty
Insurers Association of America estimates that
unlicensed and uninsured drivers are involved in
more than 20% of the fatal accidents in the U.S (that’s
one in five!).
Even if you’re not at fault in the accident, you
can walk away (if you’re lucky) with huge hospital
bills and household expenses piling up without
a paycheck to pay them with. You could lose your
motorcycle or your car due to property damage
that isn’t covered, and possibly lose your home from
inability to pay your bills or mortgage while you’re
laid up in recovery.
Unfortunately, even if you’re lucky enough to be
hit by an insured driver, most drivers only carry
the minimum limits established by state law, such
as here in Ohio which as of 2013 requires $25,000
bodily injury liability/$50,000 bodily injury liability
maximum per accident for all injured, and at least
$25,000 to cover damage to other driver’s vehicles
or any other property damage besides your own
(Kentucky is 25/50, Indiana is 25/50, West Virginia is
25/40, and Pennsylvania is only 15/30).
In my personal experience in handling
motorcycle accident claims, I can tell you that it’s not
uncommon for a rider to sustain multiple fractures in
an accident that can easily reach $100,000 in medical
bills and rehab.
Not to mention the fact that a relatively minor
impact can easily total a $20,000 motorcycle! You
could wind up paying off a note for a bike you no
longer can ride.
As you can see, it doesn’t take long to accumulate
bills in excess of the state minimum limits. Even if
you have health insurance, your medical providers
won’t wait long without payment of the remaining
balance before sending it to collection. Adding
insult to injury; there goes your credit along with
your credit score.
Then there’s the really serious injuries; crushed
legs, head trauma (can occur with or without a
helmet), severed spinal cords and the worst possible,
loss of life. Now we’re talking about claims worth
several hundred thousand dollars. Perhaps, a million
or more. Who’s going to pay?
Here’s how UM/UIM works, and why it is so
important to have;
Uninsured Motorist coverage pays for injuries
and related expenses you incur that the at-fault party
is legally liable for. The amount paid is subject to
the limits of Uninsured Motorist coverage that you
choose and may include expenses such as medical
treatment and lost wages.
Underinsured Motorist coverage pays for the
amount of injuries and related expenses that aren’t
covered by the at-fault person’s insurance. In other
words, Underinsured Motorist coverage is designed
to cover the gap between the other person’s liability
limits and the amount of your injury expenses, up to
the Underinsured Motorist limits you select.
UM/UIM is optional and cannot exceed your
Liability coverage limits, but without such coverage
you could be holding the bag for the total amount
due, or a huge chunk that is not recoverable and you
are responsible for.
I’ve heard many times, “but it wasn’t my fault!
I shouldn’t have to pay a dime.” In theory, you’re
right. But this is about reality. And in the real world,
chances are that if you become severely injured
while riding, the person that hit you won’t have any
insurance or doesn’t carry enough to adequately
compensate you for your losses. Moreover, he or
she probably won’t have sufficient assets to make
up the difference, leaving you with an empty and
unenforceable Judgment and the rest of your life to
contemplate the “what if’s."
Often, being injured in a traffic accident carries
costs in excess of hospital bills and repairs to
your vehicle. Your injuries can prevent you from
returning to your job. In some cases, the impact to
your earnings may be temporary, but it can also be
permanent. An at-fault driver’s insurance company
will pay for your medical bills (assuming the driver
has sufficient coverage), but they often won’t pay for
loss of earning capacity. Uninsured/underinsured
motorist coverage will usually fill the gap and
compensate you for your lost wages.
The best solution is to C-Y-A (Cover Your Assets)
by buying as much coverage as you can. A 100/300
policy is barely adequate, but far better than what
I’ll wager most of you carry now. It’s relatively
inexpensive, and you can often offset the cost by
choosing higher deductibles to lower your premium
amount.
Talk to your agent to review your policy, and
choose the coverages that best suit you and your
personal circumstances. For example, if you have a
family, own your house, operate your own company,
or own other assets, plan ahead to adequately
protect them.
Hopefully, you’ll never need it, but like a poncho
in your saddlebags, it’s there for a rainy day.
THE LAW OFFICES OF RALPH C. BUSS has served the legal needs of motorcyclists and the motorcycling community for more than 30 years. Call Ralph at (800) 582-5577 or visit www.RalphBuss.com.
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BY JIMMY & PAT KAY
Vision X Lighting Systems
“I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW” is a song written and recorded
by John Lester Nash, Jr. in Houston, Texas; he began as a
pop singer in the 1950s, and his hit song achieved success
in the United States and the United Kingdom when it was
released in 1972. At Ridin’ On, we love riding motorcycles
and listening to music. The oldies are especially great,
motorcycles and music alike. “I Can See Clearly Now”
I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright)
bright (bright) sunshiny day.
I have heard people refer to our eyes as being the
windows to our world, and our vision permits us to
“see” things and facilitates a dynamic life. That is why
it is important that we take care of this “wonderful” gift of
sight. If “Seeing is VIP,” why do we ride motorcycles with
dim or poor lighting? The inability to see is called blindness.
The inability to see at night riding your bike in blindness it is
called STOCK HEADLIGHTS!!
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Harley Ultra outfitted with
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VisionX Global Lighting Systems put out 60% more light
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night… even in the fog or rain. With the heat wave that is
blistering parts of the USA this summer, riding at night
when it’s cool is increasingly gaining popularity. Good
vision is being able to see what may be invisible to
others, and that is the difference between just any old
light and superior lighting.
Vision Motor Sports, located in Seattle, Washington,
was established in 1997 with the mission to revolutionize
the lighting industry. Today they are doing just that…the
Engineering, Product Development and Marketing is
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Washington, and the key to Vision X’s ongoing success, unmatched quality and performance is their team of worldclass engineers who have taken outlandish concepts from
conception and put them into production.
Their engineers are never afraid of re-examining products to find
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ways to better serve customers. Two Wheel Thunder TV test bikes, the military, border patrol, and even NASA
Since its conception, Vision have trusted Vision X on vehicles that just can’t work with second best. Vision X
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Of the 5 senses, sight is one of the most enjoyable. So ride longer into the
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Not only is the light equipped with a Halo LED Ring, the Vortex
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You will find Vision X lighting is found everywhere. On our
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BY DARLENE BISH
Tucked down in the Cincy-Northern Kentucky
reading area is a gem of a vintage show that’s been going
on for over a quarter century! Whether you are an antique aficionado or a mod or a rocker
or just an all out gearhead, this is one sweet show! The Classic British Motorcycle
Club of Cincinnati (CBMC) hosts this Vintage Motorcycle Rally & Show for
charity and don’t let the club name fool you, as it is open to all brands
and has classes for American, European, Japanese, and of course, British
models. The main criterion is that the bike be 1990 or older. It’s been
remarked that it’s one of the best vintage shows in the region!
The CBMC is a group of roughly 60 owners of old British motorcycles
who meet monthly in members’ garages to support each other’s
eccentric interest in their cranky, snorty steeds and to try
to promote a similar interest in the riding public.
They are devoted to helping members and
non-members alike to repair, restore,
preserve and ride these old bikes, with
members who’ve worked at British
bike dealerships or are craftsmen
or know craftsmen. A fine bunch of
folks of varying expertise that enjoy
wrenching and bringing a heap of
rusted metal back to being a treasure!
Quite a few hundred attended last
year’s event, which is held at the Boone
County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Rd
in Burlington, KY right over the Ohio River
by the Cincinnati Airport. The proceeds of the
rally were given to the Council on Child Abuse and
two Hospice organizations. Very worthy causes all. It was
a fun, family affair with plenty to do and see, especially the amazing array
of fine vintage iron. For 2015, the CBMC has greatly expanded the rally to
include a “Show What You Rode” competition on Saturday! Also,
the presence of a lot of new bike dealers who have a
retro model in their line-up, such as Harley-Davidson,
Indian, Triumph, Moto Guzzi, Honda, Yamaha, Royal
Enfield and Ural will be represented, as well as
the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC).
Along with a Swap Meet, excellent for
those hard to find parts, there will be
unique vendors specializing in gauge
rebuilds, sidecar fabrication, pinstriping
and much more! It’s an exciting time for this
great Vintage Rally!
The next one is happening
SOON on September 12 & 13
in Burlington, KY (I-275 to
Hebron Exit South 237 or I-71/75
to Burlington Pike Rt 18 West)!
For more info please contact:
Dave Knight at 513-519-0532 or
[email protected] or Tom
Heil at 812-756-0014 or tomheil@
yahoo.com. Kids under 12 are free
with an adult and admission or show
registration is reasonable, ranging from
$6 to $10, and remember it’s for charity!
So grab some buddies, take a nice putt,
and GO RETRO!!!
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ROCK-N-ROLL CITY Opens in Cleveland
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Photos by Bill Bish & Bill Kubiak
By Bill Bish
FOUNDED IN 1929, Cleveland Harley-Davidson
had served the northeast Ohio motorcycle
community for nearly a century, and now under
new owners Mike & Franscene Davis the
dealership has relocated, rebuilt and is rebranded
as Rock-N-Roll City Harley-Davidson to roll out
its own legacy.
That new heritage was heralded in on Friday, July
24, 2015 with an official chain-cutting ceremony to
commemorate opening the doors to the public,
followed by a gala Grand Opening celebration on
Saturday featuring live music, food & beverages,
product vendors, door prizes & giveaways and
entertainment throughout the festive occasion.
Now located at 4985 West 150th Street near the
airport in Cleveland, the sprawling dealership is
designed around a rock-n-roll theme throughout,
with many memorabilia details, demonstrating
once again that “Cleveland Rocks!”
Mike Davis told Ridin’ On that they chose the
name ‘Rock-N-Roll City Harley-Davidson’ to honor
the rich musical history of Cleveland. “We’re
going to deliver the Harley soul to the city of Rock
& Roll.”
This is the fourth Harley-Davidson dealership
in Ohio for the Davis’, who also own Adventure
Harley-Davidson in Dover, opened in 2003; Mad
River Harley-Davidson in Sandusky, opened in
2010; and Rubber City Harley-Davidson in Akron,
opened in 2012.
Questioned about his immediate plans for the
new dealership, Davis told us “Like our other
dealerships, Rock-N-Roll City Harley-Davidson
will be a destination dealership, so watch closely
as a new tradition is born!”
The ceremonial “chain cutting”
ceremony on July 24, 2015 (pictured
at top) marked the Grand Opening of
Rock-N-Roll City Harley-Davidson.
Mike & Franscene Davis are presented a 100th Issue
THANK YOU plaque from Bill & Darlene Bish of Ridin’
On, to show our appreciation for their dealership’s
years of support, going back to Cleveland HarleyDavidson, and for advertising with us in every one of
those 100 issues since the beginning!
Owner Mike Davis addresses to crowd of VIPs,
customers, staff and well-wishers, welcoming
everyone to the brand new dealership.
Photo by Dave Osters
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