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Devoted Dolls Burn Center Ride
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The Devoted Dolls hosted their 4th annual Burn
Center Ride on Saturday October 11, 2014. The ride
portion of the event, sponsored by Grease Slinger
Cycles of Mesa, staged at Nicantoni’s Pizza on Warner Rd in Gilbert. About 40 riders participated this
year, led by Cliff Noble of Grease Slinger Cycles.
The route, which was just under 60 miles, included
a stop at South Mountain for a spectacular view of
the valley, and refreshments.
The ride ended and the party began at Fuego Bar
& Grill in Tolleson. There were vendors and several
contests; plus music by The Blissins, Slik Fifty, and
DJ Robb Gee.
The bike show had about 25 bikes. There were
5 participants in the car show. The winners of People’s Choice Bike and People’s Choice Car each
won a custom created trophy by Phoenix Kustoms.
The Pinup Contest went very well. There were
20 contestants and 2 rounds of competition which
included a Q&A round and a Talent or Pose-Off
Round. The winner was KitKat Marie and she is the
2015 Miss RedHot.
This day raised just under $1800 ~ plus 5 large
moving boxes full of toys were collected; all to benefit AZ Burn Center.
We were asked to share this message, “The Devoted Dolls would love to thank Grease Slinger Cycles, Nicantoni’s Pizza, Fuego Bar and Grill, Steady
Clothing, Cats Pajamas Magazine, Squid Ink Sushi, Phoenix Kustoms, and Lady Luck Tattoo Gallery for sponsoring this year’s event! We would also
like to thank all of our Pinup contestants, our riders,
Tolleson Fire Department, our vendors, the bands,
and everyone who attended and helped us raise funds
for such a worthy cause.
“Each year we strive to make our event more
successful so we can raise as much as possible for
the AZ Burn Center. We also have 2 toy drives the
weeks before each event to collect donations of new
toys, puzzles, games, coloring books, art supplies,
and more ~ to be given to the young patients at the
AZ Burn Center who are undergoing treatment.”
Devoted Dolls is a group of women who want
to better their community through fundraising for
charities and helping those in need. The Devoted
Dolls are hosting a Chili Cook Off Fundraiser for
the AZ Burn Center on March 14th at Arrowhead
Harley. There will be Vendors, Chili, Live Music,
and Raffles. All proceeds will benefit the AZ Burn
Center.
Learn more about this group and their upcoming
events online at www.Facebook.com/DevotedDolls
My thanks to Bindi & Lola for their help in creating this report.
Betsy
Pinup Contest Winners
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228,305 – a mere 0.5% increase over 2012. The quad
market benefited from a strong December to push the
annual tally into the black, with a 1,799 unit increase
YOY for the month. Notably, the MIC does not track
sales for UTV and side-by-side units, which have reportedly eclipsed ATV sales in recent years.
NCOM NEWS BYTES Compiled and Edited by Bill
Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists
STATES RANKED BY MOTORCYCLE
OWNERSHIP
With 8,410,255 motorcycles registered to
311,800,000 U.S. citizens, according to the most recent
DOT and Census data that means that out of every 37
Americans you meet, one of them probably owns a motorcycle. But in some states your odds are better than
others, and when you compare statewide motorcycle
registrations with population figures, you might be surprised where some states stand in the rankings.
For example, Iowa comes in third with 18 people for
every motorcycle, more than double the national average. In 2011 the state had 173,929 motorcycles registered, and a population of just over three million.
The second highest ratio of bike ownership is in New
Hampshire, whose 1.3 million population shares 79,266
motorcycles, equaling 17 people per motorcycle.
First on the list is South Dakota with 12 people for
each motorcycle, over three times the national average.
In 2011 the state had 69,284 motorcycles registered,
representing just 0.82% of all motorcycles in America,
but its sparse population of 816,598 gives it the highest
concentration of motorcycling in the country.
Rounding out the Top Ten are; Wisconsin (4th with
18 people per bike); Wyoming (5th/19); North Dakota
(6th/21); Vermont (7th/21); Montana (8th/21); Minnesota
(9th/22) and Alaska (10th/23).
The Ten Lowest ranked states are; South Carolina
(40th/43 people per bike); Kentucky (41st/44); Hawaii
(42nd/45); California (43rd/47); Utah (44th/47); Maryland
(45th/48); Georgia (46th/49); New York (47th/56); Texas
(48th/58); Louisiana (49th/67, almost half the U.S. aver-
MOTORCYCLE SALES INCREASE
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has reported that annual motorcycle sales grew 1.4% in 2013.
The 465,783 unit total represents a 6,485 increase from
2012.
The dual-purpose and off-road segments enjoyed
the greatest percentage annual growth, with scooter
sales declining in 2013.
On-Highway motorcycles sales tallied 324,691 for
the year, a 2% increase from 2012. The On-Highway
segment is by far the largest tracked by the MIC, and it
includes all street-legal bikes excepting dual-sports and
scooters. It recorded a 6,485 unit year-over-year (YOY)
increase.
The smallest volume segment, Dual, reported the
largest YOY percentage increase at 7.8%. The Dual category includes small street-legal dual-sports as well as
popular Adventure bikes. The yearly total for this market
was 32,979 for a 2,387 unit increase in 2013.
Off-Highway motorcycle sales grew 5.7% for the
year. The annual total of 73,371 represents a 3,976 unit
boost from last year. The near 4000-unit gain comes despite a slow finish in 2013, recording a YOY decrease of
1,025 units in December.
Scooter sales, which are traditionally more volatile
than bike sales, struggled to match 2012 totals. The annual tally of 34,742 was 6,363 units short of the 2012
total – a 15.5% decline.
ATV sales for 2013 posted a nearly identical tally of
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age); and lastly Mississippi (50th/106, nearly a third the
norm).
It’s interesting to note that due to large populations,
some of the states with the largest numbers of motorcycles finished low on the rider density list; California is
number one in motorcycles owned with 801,803, representing 9.5% of all motorcycles in the U.S., but with
a population of over 37 million it comes in a lackluster
43rd place! Likewise, New York with 345,816 motorcycles, and Texas with 438,551, came in near the bottom
of the rankings.
It is also worth noting that only one of the Top Ten
motorcycling states has a helmet law, while 6 of the 10
least bike-friendly states requires riders to wear them.
Editor’s note: According to the report, Arizona is
ranked #29, with 178,890 bikes per 6,413,158 population, for an average of 36 people per bike.
MISSOURI PUSHES TO CHANGE BAN ON SUNDAY
MOTORCYCLE SALES
Like many states, it is against the law in Missouri
for dealers to sell cars, trucks or motorcycles on Sunday. Due to archaic “Blue Laws” influenced by religion
during the Colonial Period, sales are prohibited on the
Sabbath, but there is a trend brewing and some states
are removing this outdated ban.
The latest state to allow Sunday motorcycle sales
was Indiana last July, when Hoosiers joined Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland in removing
their Sunday sales ban.
Now Missouri’s Blue Law is being challenged, and
lawmakers are proposing three bills that would allow for
motorcycles to be sold in Platte and Jackson Counties
on Sundays. The reason is because some Kansas City
metro dealers feel it is not fair that they can’t sell on
Sundays when just across the border in the neighboring
state of Kansas, dealers can.
Other states that currently prohibit the Sunday
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Motorcycling Organizations Contacts
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AACME [Antiques & Classics] 623-849-3049
ABATE of AZ [SMRO]
480-256-9237
ACMC {AZ Confederation of Clubs} 520-426-0069
Alliance of Marine Corps Veterans
480-217-9356
American Cruisers MC of Phoenix
480-307-4309
American Legion Riders:
ALR Post 22, Golden Valley
928 565-4545
ALR Post 26, Mesa
602-320-5777
ALR Post 27, ApacheJunction 602-690-7808
ALR Post 32, Safford
928-322-2580
ALR Post 35, Chandler
480-821-0002
ALR Post 36, Tucson
520-603-1300
ALR Post 39, Gilbert
480-892-7038
ALR Post 40, Chino Valley
928-759-9449
ALR Post 41, Thunderbird, Phoenix 602-403-7401
ALR Post 86, Overgaard
928-300-4582
ALR Post 109, Corona de Tucson/Vail 520-731-2000
ALR Post 117, Phoenix
602-358-7370
ALR Post 138, Scottsdale
480-980-4347
AMA [American Motorcyclist Ass’n] 1-800-AMA-JOIN
AMX Motocross Club
602-881-7597
AZ Beemers
480-987-9339
AZ Marine Riders Group
480-217-9356
AZ Sun Chasers MC
602 689-3378
AZ Trail Riders
602-766-1750
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Phoenix 800-371-9755
Bikers For Christ Phoenix
480-570-0315
Born To Die M/M
928-758-7717
Brothers of the Third Wheel
480-969-5199
Christian Motorcyclists Association
623-334-8096
Copper Mountain Riders
928-322-5303
Cutrano AZ Troop Run, Inc. 602-577-9789
Desert Road Riders MC
928-530-8058
Desert Thunder MC
602-402-4970
Eagle Riders, Tri-City 480-967-7948
Flying Wheels of Sun Cities [all bikes] 623-546 8521
Gold Wing Touring Association
480-390-7739
GWRRA [Goldwings]
520-885-5709
Gypsy Riders
602-418-9225
H.O.G., East Valley #0024
480-844-0803
H.O.G., Grand Canyon Chapter
928-774-3896
When members of the Armed Forces of the United States finish at least one year
of their tour of deployment they need to enroll in the Veterans Administration
(VA) program to obtain any VA Health Benefits they may be entitled to receive.
Service members need to enroll PROMPTLY and do it NOW by
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Do not take any shortcuts when separating and do this immediately. Any idea
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that are a result of their service in the military. After two years the process becomes more difficult.
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If you require medical assistance from the VA after separation/discharge, bring with you a copy of your medical records, a copy of your DD214, and two forms of picture identification.
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reservist, or Federalized member of the National Guard needs to be noted in your
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IT’S YOUR DUTY TO DO SO!
“WELCOME HOME, CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB
WELL DONE, AND GOOD LUCK”
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H.O.G., Mother Road Chapter
888-757-1981
H.O.G., Phoenix Chapter
602-971-3400
H.O.G.. Superstition Chapter #1743 480-346-0626
H.O.G., Thunder Mountain
520-458-9500
H.O.G., Yavapai AZ Chapter 928-632-4009
H.O.G., Tucson Chapter 520-792-0111
Medieval Maidens MC
623-341-2767
Modified Motorcycle Association AZ 520-252-9675
Mountain Motorcycle Association
928-532-7693
MRF -Motorcycle Riders Foundation 1-800-MRF-JOIN
Nomaden MC 520-227-4401
Old Guard Riders
602-885-7155
Old Pueblo Riders
520-419-5865
Patriot Guard Riders AZ 602-999-0632
Revolution Phoenix Motorcycle RC
602-370-3109
Rez Riders IMC  
928-300-7066
Riders of Fire MC
520-266-3624
Road Queens MC
623-628-6361
Rollin’ Knights MC
602-214-2144
Rolling Thunder® Inc.
908-735-4861
Sisters of Scota WMC
928-458-6517
Sho Ryders MC 520-762-6306
Soldiers For Jesus MC
623-203-3681
Southern AZ Harley Riders MC
520-249-9299
Southern Cruisers Riding Club
623-341-9477
Star Touring & Riding Ass’n
800-422-1041
STAR of Phoenix, Chapter 113
602-790-5090
Stoned Sober MC
520-336-0150
Sun Riders MC
520-975-2907
Tinners MC
480-733-2777
Trike Riders Int’l, Mid-AZ 480-641-3067
True Passion Phoenix SC 510-872-0039
Tucson Peacemakers
520-574-2909
Venom Riding Club
[after 4:30p] 602-930-2665
Vulcan Riders, Phoenix
602-696-8064
Warrior Brotherhood VMC
602-317-5400
Weasels, Black Mtn Chapter, AZ
602-320-1728
Wings of Phoenix [all bikes]
623-931-3942
Women in the Wind, Desert Diamonds 480-241-3358
Women on Wheels/Desert Zephyrs Phx 623-385-2097
To have your organization listed, forward the name, phone # and website {if available} to us @
[email protected] or P O Box 7375; Mesa, AZ 85216-7375 or call 480-921-0244.
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On the Cover… Grease Slinger Cycles in Mesa AZ provides quality motorcycle repair and service as well as custom builds. See their ad on page 12.
On February 27, AMSAF {Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation} announced via their Facebook page that they will be accepting a new batch
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March 2015  Volume 17, Issue 3  185th edition
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Layout: Meltdown & Fallout
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Dick Tush ~ MMA-AZ
Bindi & Lola ~ Devoted Dolls
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Reader Index
Burn Center Ride pg 4
NCOM News pg 5, 17
Seamless Transition ~ Vets PSA pg 6
Organization Contacts
pg 6
Community News pg 8
IMO Don Patton
pg 9
Evapeology Grand Opening
Halloween at The Cabin
Bones For Blankets
Calendar Classic Show, Sale, & Swap
Skin & Steel Editors Column
Bruce & Betsy
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a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
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MainStreet Motorcycles
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Motorcycles on Main
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Purple Slice
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DelMar Sales
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Truffles Travel
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Happy Birthday in March to…..
Alaina Griffith, B Paul Price
Chris Kamell, Bunnie Rodriguez,
Chuck Ortman, Dawn Boardman,
Deb Butitta, Dina Valerie,
Gloria Pinkon Nunez, Nitemare,
Harley Barbie Sivil, Mike Ysco
Katherine ‘Pez’ Lopez, Jack Batty,
James Deboer, Linette Mastorakis,
Reverend Rodney Tussing, SweetPea,
Jennifer Gallegos-Beyette,
Jessica Keatts, John Lewis Mealer,
Joseph A. Cordeiro, Ray Hartman,
Laura Keuscher, Rick Wilson,
Victoria Moreno, Linda Tush,
Shawne Beyette, & Mike Larkin
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AZ Rider
February’s Motorcycles on Main
was held on Friday February 6.
Bikes were parked the full length
of the street between the barridades, on both sides of the street
Congratulations to the band ‘Plum
PLUS some parked down the center.
Krazy’. They were voted one of the
The weather has turned to where the
Top 3 ‘Best Bands in Payson’ in the
night riding is beautiful & MoM is
Payson Roundup’s 2015 ‘Best of the
a great opportunity to get out.
Rim’ Awards. Next year they’re
According to browsing of some ligoing for #1!
cense plates, there were visitors
* & & & & *
from CA, IA, IL, MI, MN, MT, OH,
PA, SD, WA, & WI; plus Ontario &
Congratulations Cheryl Vasquez
Alberta Canada. The crowd included
& her family. Her grandson Robert
16+ organizations plus a boatload
Vasquez
was
born
January
19;
of Independents. Music was proarriving at 8 lbs 15 oz.
vided by Still Standin’ and Adam
The family is doing great.
Moraga. Plus Desert Eagle Brewing
* & & & & *
hosted the band ‘Boomer’ which was putting
out some solid ZZ when
we stopped by to lisPurple Slice Will Be at The
ten.
March’s party on
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Three women go to
Mexico…
to celebrate their college graduation. They get drunk and wake
up in jail only to discover that they
are to be executed in the morning,
though none of them can remember
what they did the night before.
The first one, a redhead, is
strapped in the electric chair and
is asked if she has any last words.
She says: ‘I just graduated from
Trinity Bible College and believe in
the almighty power of God to intervene on the behalf of the innocent.’
They throw the switch and nothing
happens. They all immediately fall
to the floor on their knees, beg for
forgiveness, and release her.
The second one, a brunette,
is strapped in and gives her last
words. ‘I just graduated from the
University of Illinois School of Law
and I believe in the power of Justice
to intervene on the behalf of the innocent.’ They throw the switch and
again nothing happens. Again they
all immediately fall to their knees,
beg for forgiveness, and release
her.
The last one, a blonde, (you
knew she would be) is strapped in
and says: ‘Well I’m from Ohio and
just graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Electrical
Engineering and I’ll tell ya right now
y’all ain’t gonna electrocute nobody
if you don’t plug this thing in.’
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Memories of the Late Don Patton
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July 17, 1925 ~ December 13, 2014
On December 13th, the Mountain Motorcycle
Association of Arizona’s oldest and life member
Don Patton passed away. One could write a book
about this man. Many of our newest members didn’t
know him, mostly because he was 89 when passing
and hadn’t been on a bike in some time. Then again,
those of us who knew him will never forget him.
You cannot write anything briefly about Don
because he was unique and very interesting. Where
can I start???
He joined the Navy during WW II at age 17 and
was one of the first frogmen doing underwater demolition during the Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions;
earning two Bronze Stars. He wouldn’t talk about it
much ~ only to say he woke up on a hospital ship.
After the Service, he did potash mining in Carlsbad, New Mexico where he met our member Ed
Pearman’s father. Don had a pilot’s license and for
a bottle of White Lightening [so the story goes] he
flew Ed’s father back to a small town in West Virginia to visit Ed’s mother and sister. That’s a longer
shortened story in itself.
Don then became a hard hat diver and
was one of the best underwater welders in the
country. According to what he related to me,
there were about eight of them.
Don ended up in the Petrified Forest and became
an expert on Petrified Wood, knew how to find the
buried wood, slice it, polish it, etc. On one ride we
took through the Petrified Wood Forest he led the
way and stopped at numerous scenic locations and
spoke about what we were observing. At one stop
there were several out-of-state tourists and when Don
stopped talking they gave him grateful applause. His
face lit up with a big shit-eat’n grin.
We had a big Bar-B-Q Rally at his and wife Edna
Mae’s house which included a dance band. He had
covered his empty large swimming pool with 2x6
boards, making the entire area accessible for eating and dancing. We called this ride the “Deadwood
Round Up” as we could scour his property [legally]
for Petrified Wood.
Don also had a habit of “showing up” unexpectedly when we went somewhere on a ride like to Page
or to Cottonwood, plus other places.
He had a large pond on his property that had
ducks and geese. What did he decide to do??? He
built [by himself] a walkable bridge that crossed
over the pond. Exactly how he did it I don’t know.
But that was another aspect of Don.
He was a rascal of sorts, with a sense of humor.
For his private plane he graded his back 40 for a
landing strip and posted a sign at the entrance to the
property that said “Petrified Forest Airport”. I could
go on and on but I hope by now you get the picture.
This man had quite a life. There’s lots more to tell
and we will ~ when reminiscing... especially if the
Winners Circle’s Gerald Briggs is around.
Ed Pearman, Gerald Briggs, and I attended his
Memorial Service at the Holbrook Cemetery. The
American Legion did an Honor Guard Service,
followed by food and a Memorial Service at Holbrook’s Elks Lodge. There were about 10 bikes at
both, in spite of the winter weather. And so, sadly,
another one of the “Greatest Generation” has left us.
Dick Tush, one of Don’s many friends
photos from Yukon Rick
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Evapeology Vapor Lounge Grand Opening
The newest Evapeology Vapor Lounge is located in Mesa at 4210 East Baseline. The phone number is 480-892-8273. I must say that this is the first
time I’ve ever walked into a smoking establishment
and thought it smelled like a candy store. {:o) But to
clarify, these are definitely ‘18 & Older’ establishments.
The new Mesa store is the largest of the Evapeology Lounges. It is open, airy, with high ceilings
& a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the bar and
a sitting area, the lounge offers activities like fooseball and various arcade games. There is also a workbench set up with tools for the customizing of vapor
pens… to adjust airflow and other features.
When we were there it had been open just 30
days, but it’s already being well received. The official Grand Opening of the Mesa lounge, entitled
“Evapeology Pre-Valentines Party with 93.3 and
Pure Romance!” was held on Friday February 13.
Whether you prefer to call it a ‘Pre-Valentine Day’ or
an ‘Anti-Cupid’ party ~ all were welcome. Kimmer
and Kenny’s ‘Good Eats on the Go’ catering truck
was on location serving BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders &
Chili. Activities included a Mario Kart Competition;
CD, movie ticket, and concert giveaways; and a Biggest Cloud Contest.....
Vaping is somewhat of a phenomenon… in addition to the expected smokers with a desire to quit
the paper cancer sticks, we’ve met vaping fans who
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have never smoked a cigarette in their lives. More
than simply a tool to quit traditional smoking, there
is now ‘hobbyist’ and ‘competitive’ vaping.
Each Evapeology Lounge has a 16’ ruler on the
wall…. to measure ‘clouds’. We’re told that competitors have blown as large as 14’ clouds, under the
right conditions.
In addition to offering basic products that you
can find from most any vaping supplier; they also
carry an exclusive ‘Evapeology’ branded line of accessories, batteries, atomizers, cases, & juices. With
65 flavors, there is bound to be one there for you.
Brands & accessories available include Ar
Mods, Asmodus, Aspire, Atty’s, Authentic Mods,
Box Mods, Drip Tips, E Cig, Ego, Evod Batteries,
Innokin, Juices, Kanger, Limitless, Mods, MVP, Nitecore chargers, Pioneer 4 You, RBA, RjMods, Sigelei, Vape Pen, Vaporizers, Vape, and Vaping.
For those who prefer to follow the suggestions
of vaping guru RiP Trippers, there is a display case
dedicated to his trends.
As this is the newest store, they are still working
on some areas and have some excellent ideas coming
up to make best use of their space. One very cool
idea is to create an outdoor party zone in the back
parking lot ~ to bring in bands, food trucks, etc.
One of the cool programs that Evapeology is
part of is called ‘Vape For A Cause’, organized by
the e-liquids company BRV ~ Bottles Ready to Vape.
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We learned from their website that the primary focus
of the project is to help Veterans conquer tobacco
habits by providing this healthier alternative, at no
cost to them. Numerous Veterans have already been
served by this program and, to date, every single one
has made the transition successfully.
Each store hosts contests and weekly specials,
so watch them via their Facebook pages or call in
to see what’s happening. Each lounge hosts monthly
Vape meets with 98KUPD or 93.3 ALT-AZ radio.
Keep watch on the Evapeology Facebook pages, as
they are getting ready to do FREE ticket giveaways
to 93.3 ALT-AZ’s FestivALTAZ on April 10 AND
98 KUPD’s UFest on April 11; both held at Quail
Run Park in Mesa. Starting in March {that’s right
~ now ~ as soon as you finish reading this] start listening to these stations to find out which Evapeology locations their vans will be stopping at, so you’ll
know where & when to score tickets.
In addition to the Evapeology storefronts, they
also host booths at local events including the monthly ‘Motorcycles on Main Bike Night’ in Mesa and
the ‘Party on the Patio’ gatherings at Chester’s Harley-Davidson in Mesa.
Curious about vaping and whether it can help
you quite cigarettes? Read this article http://azridersouthwest.com/Archive/Evapeology_0714.pdf and
then contact the staff at Evapeology. They can assist
you with answers to questions, product suggestions,
& more. Visit them online at www.evapeology.com,
on Facebook at /evapeology or call 480-917-8273.
You can also follow them on Twitter at @evapeology.
AND, if you remember to mention AriZona
Rider, you’ll receive 10% off your order.
Trying to kick the tobacco habit? Unsure how to
start? Perhaps it’s time for YOU to ‘Drop the Paper
and Get the Vapor!’
To Your Health ~
Betsy & Bruce
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Halloween at The Cabin
Friends of The Cabin Bar & Grill in Overgaard
were shown a ghoulishly good time at the 8th annual Halloween Party, held on Friday October 31st,
2014. This is always the last party before closing for
the winter, so it’s a big time. PLUS owners Steve &
Raynita got married, in costume on Halloween, 17
years ago. So they like to get into the spirit!
Raynita shared that they had a great turnout.
Music was provided by the Plum Krazy Band, based
out of Payson. Some patrons really get into the costume part of the party. There’s a contest with cash
prizes for Best Male and Best Female costumes. And
as Raynita posted on their FB page, they also offered
insane drink specials… So there’s less to put away
into the storage room {:o)
In case you over-indulged… NO problem. You
could eat, drink and be SCAREY without having
to DRIVE anywhere... The Cabin ALWAYS offers
FREE dry camping on the property. So, you can just
walk / stumble / crawl back to your camp site {:o)
The Cabin is getting ready to reopen for the Season, in April. The date is yet to be announced. But
you can be sure there’ll be a bevy of beautiful bartenders and talented music. You can play corn hole,
horseshoes, and pool. There’s always free dry camping on the property, so plan yourself some weekend
getaways to the cool pines to escape the summer
heat of the flatlands. Keep an eye on their FB page
for announcements of who’s playing when and
various specials.
Saturday afternoons mean Rib Fest on the Patio.
It’s the only day they serve BBQ ribs, and they have
live music of all kinds ~ usually from 3p-7pm.
The 3rd annual Biker Bash and Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser will be the weekend of June
19-21. Flyers & more details will follow, but for
now ~ be sure & mark it on your calendars.
The Cabin Bar & Grill is located on Hwy 260
in Overgaard, AZ ~ in the tall pines of the White
Mountains. You can follow them on Facebook at
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The Cabin is a great stop as you are exploring
AZ’s beautiful White Mountains during the summer
riding season. We love to stop by whenever we get
into the area. Whether you’re just rolling through
or pitching camp for the weekend, you’ll find good
people and good times. Enjoy!
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Bones For Blankets
The Sacred Bones Society MC hosted the Bones
For Blankets fundraiser on Saturday November 1,
2014 for the VA Homeless Vets Project. It took place
from noon ‘til 4p at Shooters Steakhouse & Saloon
in Tucson. Turnout was good.
In addition to music and vendors, there was a
strong man competition for trophies. This included
a Keg Toss and a Cinder Block Hold. The winner of
that lasted about 12 minutes.
100% of proceeds go to the VA’s Homeless Vets
Project. Along with a cashier’s check for $1650 and
a box of toiletries, over 1700 blankets, plus underwear, socks, knit beanies, scarves, gloves, and coats
were delivered. All items went directly to US Veterans who were homeless or in need this past winter.
The members of Sacred Bones Society MC
would like to thank all who came out to support
Bones for Blankets. “We cannot express the joy
of seeing our brethren come out to help with this
cause. Over 20 clubs/associations and numerous in-
dependents gave of their time and money to fill a
need and we thank you. Special thanks also go out
to ‘Designs by Luise’ and ‘Indian of Tucson’.”
Thank you to Face, AZ’s Sergeant at Arms for
Sacred Bones Society MC, for sending details and
photos for this report. Learn more about the Sacred Bones Society MC by visiting their website at
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Every Saturday: Rollin Knights’ Steak Night at the Castle, 1134
W Grant Ave Phoenix. 8pm-? Dinner = $10/pp. Meal is steak,
chicken, or fish, depending on the week. Music, drinks, FUN!
Not hungry? No cover. FMI: www.rollinknightsmc.com
Last Saturdays: Bike Night at the Territorial Bar & Grill starts at
sundown. Vendors, live music, 3727 Palo Verde Rd Tucson AZ.
FMI: 520.514.9035
Every Wednesday: Hooligans MC Bike Night at the Hooligan’s
Club House, 2663 W. Lone Cactus Phx, AZ. 6pm ‘til? Camaraderie, snacks, beverages, & fun! FMI: 623-434-9000
Every Wednesday: Bike Night at Brat Haus [3600 N. Scottsdale
Rd, Scottsdale] 6-10pm. FMI: Brathausaz.com
2nd Thursdays: Nomaden MC Bike Night 6p-? @ 137 N Huachuca Blvd, Huachuca City, next to WW Pizza. Open to the public. Plz bring non-perishable food item for the Community Food
Bank. FMI: on FB @ /nomaden.mc
3rd Thursdays: DustyRides.com’s ‘Thunder Thursdays’ from
6-10pm at the Hub Grill & Bar, 1925 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa,
AZ 85209. Vendors, DJ Pauly, specials, & more. FMI: Dusty
480-225-2339 for vendor/general info
3rd Thursdays: SAHR MC Bike Night at their clubhouse 7597 E
Ramsey Rd, Sierra Vista from 6-9pm. Food, Fun, Music, Good
Times. FMI: 520-249-3939
Every Friday: ALMA MC Open House- All Chapters. 7pm at
Club House, 1446 N. 27th Ave, Phx, AZ 85009. Great Food,
Great Music & Great Time! FMI: Chapo [email protected]
Every OTHER Monday ~ starts July 7,’14: Sho Ryders MC Phx
Bike Night from 7p-?? at the Razor Room 3744 W. Roanoke,
Phoenix. Open to all riders. FMI: Quix ~ [email protected]
3/5 {Thu} Evapeology in Mesa [4210 E Baseline Rd #104 ~
just west of Greenfield] is hosting Eric from “Holmberg’s
Morning Sickness” from 7-9am! Score KUPD swag & sign
up to win tickets for U-Fest @ Quail Run Park Saturday
April 11th & KORN @ Tempe Beach Park Tuesday March
17. FMI: 480-892-8273
3/6 {Fri} Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in Downtown
Mesa from 6-10pm. Beer Garden, Vendors, & more. Music
by ‘Krimson Chord’ in Main Beer Garden, ‘Me & My Brother’
at Mangos. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors
call Cori 480-890-2613 https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain
3/7 {Sat} 4th annual Ride Against Suicide hosted by McCarthy Bldg Co. Benefits Suicide Prevention Programs in AZ.
Check in 9-11a at Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country Club Dr; Mesa. $20/sgl, $40/cpl. Last Bike in at Greasewood Flat by 3pm. FMI: www.twogalsevents.com
3/7Wounded Vet Run ~ honors Brad Ivanchan. Sign-in
10:30a-12:30p at Haymaker Restaurant [24762 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria]. $25/bike +$10/2-up. Last stop/party starts
2pm @ Scottsdale H-D. $20 walk-in @ HDOS if not on ride.
FMI: www.theyfoughtweridenational.com/
3/7 The Julio J. Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship Run starts
10am at the Basha’s Parking Lot - 1920 W. Chandler Blvd,
Chandler. All donations go to the Julio J. Gonzalez Memorial
Scholarship. Donation is ride fee. Please give what you can afford. FMI: [email protected]
3/7 Loners MC San Tan Chapter Spring Fling. Sign in from
10-12 @ Queen Creek Cafe. FMI: Irish 480-639-9458
3/7 Steel Horse Saloon. [1818 W. Bell Rd, Phx] hosts Crusaders for Cancer Run to raise money for the Fraternal Order of
Eagles Cancer Fund. They’ll present a check for $5K to The
AZ Cancer Society on 3/21/15. Sign in at The Steel Horse, ride
to Greasewood Flats, (make a visit, they’re closing soon) on to
Hogs. http://steelhorsesaloon.com
3/14 {Sat} Lost Dutchman MC hosts their 5th Annual “Shamrocks and Shenanigans”. Sign in 11am @ Lost Dutchman Peoria clubhouse. Last stop & end party Hooligans Deer Valley
clubhouse. FMI: 623-434-9000, [email protected], [email protected]
3/14 VIII’s Society MC ‘Turn & Burn’ Poker Run. 5 stop run
starts/ends at Loose Cannons AJ Clubhouse. Sign in at noon.
Grill your own steak or chicken. $20/sgl, $35/cpl. Pre-sale tickets available. FMI: n/a
3/14 Devoted Dolls Chili Cook Off Fundraiser for the AZ Burn
Center; from 11a-2pm at Arrowhead Harley in Peoria. Vendors,
Chili, Live Music, & Raffles. $7/tasting cup. All proceeds will
benefit the AZ Burn Center. FMI: 623-388-9748, [email protected]
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3/14 8th Annual Teen Challenge Bike Run. 102-mile motorcycle ride starts in downtown Phoenix at Teen Challenge; heads
west around the White Tank Mountains, ends at The Ranch in
New River. $25 includes T-shirt, BBQ, ride bag, & more. Supports those battling drug & alcohol addictions. Register 8am @
Teen Challenge Phoenix, 1515 W Grand Ave. Phx FMI: 602 2714084. www.teenchallengephoenix.com/2015bikerun/
3/14 The Mayer Community Bike Blessing from 10-11:30am at
Grand Canyon HD, 10434 Hwy 69, Mayer, AZ. All bikes & bikers
welcome! FMI: 928-632-4009
3/15 Loners MC Tucson Shine’r & Show’r Bike Show from
10a-5pm at the Bashful Bandit 3686 E Speedway, Tucson. $10/
pp. Trophies for best bikes, food, live music, 50/50, vendors &
door prizes. FMI: Dennis 520-437-1804, Rabbit 520-977-8162
3/15 15th Annual Customer Appreciation Day from 6-9pm at
Ramjet Racing - 13207 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phx. Bike & Car shop
open. Tons of in-store specials. Ride-in Bike Show w/ bad-ass
trophies. Live music, free food, & over $15,000 in giveaways.
FMI: 602-788-0364
3/20 {Fri} Backstage Biker Bash at Chester’s Harley
Davidson 922 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa. FMI: 480-894-0404,
www.chestershd.com
3/20-29 {Fr-Su} Cave Creek Rally @ Tap Haus Grill. Vendors include Purple Slice. FMI: cavecreektaphaus.com/
3/21 {Sat} 20th annual Miracle in the Desert Benefit for
& at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home 3405 N Higley Rd,
Mesa from 10a-2pm. $10/sgl, $15/cpl includes entry, meal
by ABATE’s food dude Redbone & the Bonettes, ride-in bike
show entry. Kids Choice for Best of Show. Bike Blessing,
rides for kids [plz bring helmet], baked goods auction, &
more. FMI: Roger 480-221-2728
3/21 Ernie’s ‘Finish the Ride’ will finish the ride that was
started on March 25, 2010 but never finished due to all the
riders being hit & run over by a dumptruck. 4 were killed &
4 sent to the hospital with injuries. We’re leaving Paradise
Community College at 10:30a & riding the same route of 5
years prior. Stops include Roadrunner Restaurant for lunch,
the memorial site at Carefree Hwy & 27th Dr. to pay respect
to the fallen 4, & Bartlett Lake which was the destination
in March of 2010. Sponsors include Law Tigers. FMI: Ernie
Lizarraga [email protected]
3/21 {ABW event} The MMI 7th annual Bike Week Garage
Party from 11a-3pm at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute 2844 W Deer Valley Rd, Phx. Custom bike shop competition!
Screamin’ Eagle Dyno, Food trucks, Music, Vendors. FMI:
800-528-7995 or http://mmitech.edu/azbw
3/21 2nd annual SSGT Matthew Dennison Memorial Poker
Run. Save the date. Details to follow. FMI: 623-932-4960, 805698-6675, [email protected]
3/21 Stand up for StandDown at Chopper John’s - 2547 E
Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ. 85016. Bike games, custom bike
show, concert from noon to 2AM. Food trucks, drink specials,
raffles, prizes. Wear your red, white & blue. Raising money for
AZ StandDown & help homeless Veterans in need. Sponsored
by Chopper John’s & Spectacular Entertainment AZ. FMI: 602955-0881, 480-359-5025
3/21 Tillman’s Ride starts 9am at Chandler HD, 6895 W Chandler Blvd. $20/sgl, $30/cpl. End party at Tap Haus in Cave Creek
includes music, raffles, & more. Hosted by American Legion
Riders of Pat Tillman Post 117 in N. Phoenix. Beneficiaries are
Military Assistance Mission & The 100 Club of AZ. Open to All.
FMI: Lars Peterson at 602-405-0750 or Robin Gordon at 602391-4353
3/21 Hawg Ridin Fools MC hosts Relay for Life at Buddy’s Bar
in Whetstone [520-456-1511]. Starts at 1:00. Food and maybe a
band. Donations for cancer research.
3/21 Iron Order MC 2nd annual Charity Run benefits Natalie’s
House [www.protectchild.org] Register 9-10:30am at HD of
Scottsdale, 15600 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale. $20/sgl, $30/cpl
includes food & drinks, live band at Superstition HD in Apache
Junction. FMI: Billy [email protected]
3/21 The 6th Annual Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) - Pima
County Chapter Awareness Poker Run at Tucson HD - 7355 N
I-10 EB Frontage Rd, Tucson. Poker Run, Cash Prizes, Raffle,
Live Music! Food, Vendors, & more. Kid & Family Friendly! FMI:
520-647-1606
3/21 Sacrifice for Freedom Ride commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Viet Nam War & honors the 58,300 souls who
are on the Traveling Viet Nam Wall. Register 8-10am $20/pilot,
$10/passenger. Departs Buddy Stubbs Anthem HD at 10am to
Gateway Mall in Prescott. All charity proceeds go to the AZ Wall
Project to bring together a memorial, museum, & a park to honor
Veterans. FMI: 480-400-9349, www.anthemhd.com, www.facebook.com/azwallproject
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3/21 Saturday Night Flat Track Racing at AKA Speedway - N.
43rd Ave; South of Pinnacle Peak Rd in Phoenix. 1/5th Mile
Banked oval. Sign in 2pm, Practice 4pm, Races 5:30pm. FMI:
AZ Flattrack on Facebook or email [email protected]
3/21 11th Annual Bike Week Bash at Buddy Stubbs Arizona
HD, 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phx from Noon-8pm. Adult beverages, Vendors, Museum Tours, FREE shuttle service. Sportster
1200 giveaway. FMI: 602-971-3400, www.buddystubbs.com
3/21-22 {Sat-Sun} [ABW event] 6th Annual Music Festival
at Greasewood Flat - 27375 N Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale w/ rock, bluegrass, & country western music. Patio
Fires, Dancing under the stars. FMI: 480-585-9430, www.
greasewoodflat.net
3/22 {Sun} Trifecta at Steel Horse Saloon. 1818 W. Bell Rd,
Phx. Sponsors include Law Tigers. http://steelhorsesaloon.
com
3/22 Hideaway Pre-Bike Week 2015 ride for the Barrow Cleft &
Craniofacial Center. Register 9-11am at either Hideaway Grill or
Kimmyz On Greenway. Raffle tickets will be available for a POF
AR-15, Glock 42 .380 Handgun, Springfield XD 40 Handgun,
Taurus Millennium .40 Handgun & more. Auction items include a
Custom Hydrodipped Mossberg Shotgun, Big Screen TV, longboard skateboard, & other great items. FMI: Dave Six davesix@
hotmail.com, www.facebook.com/events/1555690658018287
3/22 Cruising For The Cause fundraiser for the only Nat’l Fndn
linking Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
at Sam’s Club Parking Lot - 18501 N. 83rd Ave, Glendale, AZ.
Event includes a bike show, arts & crafts show, health fair, consumer fair, music, & more. Trophies, judging by bike owners &
selected expert judges for cash prizes. Classes: Stock Motorcycles, Custom Motorcycles, Import Motorcycles, Vintage Motorcycles. FMI: 602-820-7655, www.thejohnnyo.org
3/25-29 {Wed-Sun} AZ Bike Week at WestWorld. FMI:
http://azbikeweek.com
3/25 {ABW event} Peace Out, Prostate Cancer Ride begins at HD of Scottsdale, 15600 N Hayden Rd. Ends at WestWorld. $25/pp includes B’fast, day pass, & Social Distortion
concert. FMI: www.twogalsevents.com
3/26-29 {Th-Sun} Phoenix BikeFest 2015, held at Westgate in Glendale. Sponsors include Chester’s H-D, Mesa &
Law Tigers. FMI: http://www.phoenixbikefest.com/
3/26{Thu} [ABW event] Helping with Horsepower Ride &
Drive w/ Team Diva. Sign-in 12-2pm at Chester’s Harley-Davidson, 922 S. Country Club Dr, Mesa. $30/pp includes
lunch, West World entry, VIP Tune-Up Tent w/ Buffet dinner,
massages, Hair & Make-Up girls, Cigar Lounge, VIP area
cash bar, & more! New ride route this year. Helping with
Horsepower is a vocational program helping girls & boys
learn life’s lessons, while using their hands, minds, & spirits; while working on motorcycle projects. FMI: www.twogalsevents.com, Amy 480-318-6182, twogalsamy@hotmail.
com
3/26 {ABW event} 10th Annual T-Bar Trail Ride. Register
9am at WestWorld - 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale. Day of
registration $30/rider & $20/passenger. [Pre-reg & $save
$5.] Includes b’fast, Thursday entry to AZ Bike Week, &
Randy Houser concert. Proceeds benefit breast cancer
charities. FMI: http://azbikeweek.com
3/27 {Fri} [ABW event] Saddle up for Kids, presented by
HOGZ United Charities, Inc. & HD Scottsdale. Sign-in 7-9a
@ HDOS, 15600 N. Hayden Rd for a ride thru some of the
most breathtaking northern roads of AZ. $35/pp. Benefits
AZ Camp Courage, a burn camp for kids who are burn survivors. FMI: 480-905-1903, www.hdofscottsdale.com
3/27[ABW event] 5th annual Hamsters Charity Dry Heat
Run starts at Paul Yaffe Originals / Bagger Nation - 2211 E
Indian School Rd, Phx. Sign up 10-11:30am. Departs 11:30a.
$35/pilot, $25/passenger. Pre-reg & $save $5. Includes
Ride, lunch, WestWorld entry, Ted Nugent concert. Benefits
Lifescape Children’s Care Hospital. FMI: http://azbikeweek.
com
3/2712th Annual East Valley Firefighter Charity Ride starts at
Superstition HD - 2910 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction with
a 3-alarm pancake b’fast. FMI: 480-346-0600, http://firefighterspokerrun.com/, www.superstitionhd.com
3/28{Sat} 18th Torch Ride for AZ Special Olympics. Signin 8am at Chester’s Harley Davidson 922 S. Country Club
Dr. Mesa. B’fast starts 9a. KSU 12:30p. Destination AZ Bike
Week. $25/sgl, $45/2-up includes pin, b’fast, & entry into
WestWorld & concert. FMI: 480-894-0404, www.chestershd.
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3/28 {ABW event} Hand in Hand Ride benefits Phoenix
Children’s Hospital. Starts 9am at PCH - 1919 E Thomas
Rd - Phx. Escorted ride departs 11:30a. $30/pilot, $20/passenger. Pre-reg & $ave $5. Fee includes b’fast, WestWorld
entry, Stone Temple Pilots concert. FMI: AZBikeWeek.com
4/12Desert Thunder MC & Hooligans MC Deer Valley hosts
Vulture Mine Run. Register 8-10a at DTMC Clubhouse, 3101 W
Thomas #104 Phoenix, AZ. B’fast is available. $10/sgl, $15/cpl.
End stop at Hooligans MC DV 2663 W. Lone Cactus Phx. AZ.
$100 high hand, $25 low. FMI: [email protected]
3/28 Rough Riders MC Black Jack Chapter 6th Anniversary
Party starts @ 5pm @ PC’s Lounge 4700 E. Hwy 90 Sierra Vista, AZ. Live music starts 6pm, $10/sgl, $15/cpl. Food provided.
Benefits the Sierra Vista AZ DAV. FMI: 520-515-3333
4/17-19 {Fr-Su} 54th annual Yuma Prison Run presented by
the Norwalk Centaurs M/C at Yuma County Fairgrounds. $30/
adult, $15 ages 7-12. Pre-reg di$count thru 3/30/15. Live music, games, ride-in bike show, Victor McLaglen Motor Corps &
Drill team. Escorted ride to Territorial Prison Museum, Vendors,
& more. Open to all motorcycles. More details & pre-reg on
website www.yumaprisonrun.com FMI: Kent “Huey” 661-2453932, [email protected]
3/28 Rollin’ Knights MC March Madness at the Castle from
7pm-until...? Food, drinks, music, 50/50. Located at 1134 W
Grant, Phx FMI: [email protected]
3/28 The Huns MC Spring Thaw Run hosted by Sierra Vista
& Safford Chapters at Mescal Bar in Benson. FMI: rddandis@
gmail.com
3/29 {Sun} [ABW event] 4th annual “Sons of Anarchy
Ride” hosted by AZ Bike Week Charities Group. Starts at
Top Spoke Rentals, 1000 N McClintock Dr, Tempe. Sign-in
9am. $30/pilot, $20/passenger. Pre-reg & $ave $5. Escorted
ride departs 11:30am for WestWorld. Fee includes b’fast,
SOA ‘meet & greet’ w/ ‘Bobby’ & ‘Chibs’, ride, entry to AZ
Bike Week. Benefits local community children shelters,
group & foster programs. FMI: AZBikeWeek.com
3/29 {Sun} The Huns MC Mammoth hosts Owls Memorial Mile
Clean Up. At Corkers in Mammoth. FMI: [email protected]
Mesa from 6-10pm. Beer Garden, Vendors, & more. Music
by ‘EzDz’ in Main Beer Garden, ‘Six String Panic’ at Mangos.
Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors call Cori
480-890-2613, https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain
4/3-5 {Fri-Sun} Trinity Site Ride. Riders depart 8a sharp from
Waffle House, 1831 S Country Club Dr. Mesa AZ. ≈1000 miles/3
days New Mexico Tour includes Trinity Site @ White Sands
Missile Range, Museum of Space History, & Very Large Array.
Helmets required & no weapons allowed when riding onto gov’t
facility. FMI: [email protected], http://www.bikerornot.com/Event/116113
4/4 {Sat} Cochise Riders MC Memorial Nite. Live Band, food.
Start 5pm @ Buddy’s Bar 119 E Hwy 82, Huachuca City (Sierra
Vista) FMI: [email protected]
4/4 Spartans MC Phoenix Ghetto Blast starts 2pm at Phx Clubhouse, 1310 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix. Great music & Good
times. FMI: [email protected] {Z}
4/4 6th Annual Waylon Run hosted by Los Santos MC to celebrate the life of Waylon Jennings. Rally 9am at Gypsy’s Road
House [5122 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix]. Departs10a to head to
Waylon’s grave at Mesa Cemetery. Then to Chilleen’s in Black
Canyon City [33150 S Cold Water Rd.] Music starts @noon,
bands start at 1p. Free overnight camping available. FMI: WaylonRun.com
4/10-12 Loners MC annual Easter Bash at Winkleman Flats.
Gate opens at noon Friday. FMI: [email protected]
4/11 {Sat} Murder Mystery Ride starts/ends at Chester’s
Harley-Davidson - 922 S Country Club Dr, Mesa. You will
be riding in teams, given a murder case to solve, & pick up
clues along the route. Benefits Mesa Public Safety Fndn.
FMI: www.twogalsevents.com
4/11Saturday Night Flat Track Racing at AKA Speedway - N.
43rd Ave; South of Pinnacle Peak Rd in Phoenix. 1/5th Mile
Banked oval. Sign in 2pm, Practice 4pm, Races 5:30pm. FMI:
AZ Flattrack on Facebook or email [email protected].
4/11The Bellemont Community Bike Blessing from 10-11:30am
at Grand Canyon HD [I-40 Exit 185, Bellemont, AZ]. All bikes &
bikers welcome! FMI: 928-774-3896
4/12{Sun} The Old Pueblo Riders’ 12th Annual Run for the
Kids starts at the AZ School for the Deaf & Blind - 1200 W
Speedway, Tucson, AZ. Register/check in 10am, last bike
out at Noon. Day of Registration $25/sgl, +$20/Passenger.
Pre-Register & $AVE. Sponsors include Law Tigers. FMI:
520-248-0447 or visit http://www.oldpuebloriders.org/
4/12Lost Dutchman MC annual Goldrush Run. Sign-in starts
8a at LDMC Mesa clubhouse, 1826 W Broadway, Mesa. FMI:
[email protected]
4/12AZ Cycle Swap at the Big Surf Parking lot [1500 N McClintock Dr.] in Tempe AZ 85281 from 7a-12pm. Presented by
Throttle Addiction. Buy, Sell, Swap! All makes / models of motorcycles welcome & represented. Rain or shine! Open to public.
Free Entry! Motorcycles park free. Others $5/vehicle. Spaces
must be reserved no later than Thursday b4 the event. Vendors/
FMI visit www.arizonacycleswap.com to preregister.
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4/18{Sat} Rough Riders M/C (Papago Chapter) “In Memory”
Party, to benefit the Veterans of AZ. Starts 6pm at Spartan Riders M/C Phoenix Clubhouse, 1310 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix.
$10/pp. Music by “The Brotherhood of Blues”. Food, Drawings, &
more. FMI: Warhead 623-340-3708. Vendors call Swett 928-5031764
4/25Hooligans MC Casa Grande & Tri-City Chapters & Leathernecks MC Tucson Event at Casa Grande clubhouse, 129 E Cedar. Starts at noon. A 14-hour slow cooked brisket and DJ. Come
out & have a good time with us. FMI: 520-371-1735, [email protected]
Mesa from 6-10pm. Beer Garden, Vendors, & more. Music by
‘Rock Smith’ in Main Beer Garden. Park & show your bike.
Eateries open. Vendors call Cori 480-890-2613 https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain
5/1-3 {Fri-Sun} 11th annual Wild in the Weeds hosted by
High Country ABATE at Punkin Center Bar & Grill [mile post
262, Old Hwy 188, Tonto Basin, AZ. Games, bead run, music,
camping, & more. FMI: Chickenbone 928-970-1134
5/2 {Sat} 20th Annual Jester Memorial Run for our Lost Brothers & Sisters hosted by MMA’s Verde Valley District. 2015 run is
dedicated to Lynn Harding. $20/sgl, $30/2-up. Proceeds Benefit
Motorcycle Safety/Awareness & Down Riders Fund. Run Shirts
available for purchase - Names on back of shirt are being retired
this year so make sure you get last shirt with all names from
1995 -2015. Sign-in 9am, Auto Motion – 595 S. 6th St. Cottonwood, AZ. Ceremony starts at 10am w/ plaque presentation &
ringing of the bell. End Party @ The Chaparral Bar - 323 S. Main
St., Cottonwood with Live Music, Raffles, Games, 50/50 and a
Great Time!!! To add names please e-mail [email protected] with Full Name, Road Name, any affiliations, DOB and
DOD. FMI: Deb or Lizzy [email protected]
5/3 {Sun} Swap Meet at Mainstreet Motorcycles 9750 E
Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 7:30a-noon. Indoor/outdoor, first
come/first served. Set up at 7:30am. Drive in, set up, park
vehicle outside. Free vending spaces. Free admission to
shop. FMI: John 480-357-7595, http://mainstreetmc.com/
5/3 Road Block Ride hosted by Two Gals Events. Check-in
& B’fast Buffet & Bloody Mary Bar at Chop & Wok - 10425 N
Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale from 9-11am. Teams of 6 people will
be sent on a unique route ~ solving riddles, playing games, finishing challenges & trying to outdo other teams for points! $25/
pp, $150/team. FMI: www.twogalsevents.com
5/9 {Sat} ALMA’s 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta starts 6 pm.
$10/pp includes meal. ALMA MC Original Clubhouse, 27th Ave
& McDowell. Buy your tickets early & get entered into the $100
drawing! FMI: [email protected]
5/9 Sun Riders M/C Scavenger Hunt. Register 8-10am at Territorial Bar 3727 E Palo Verde Rd. Tucson. $10/sgl, $15/cpl. Cash
prize, raffle items, 50/50, dunk tank, & much more. Please contact us if you have someone to add to our Memorial Wall. FMI:
[email protected]
5/16 {Sat} 6th National Armed Forces Freedom Ride. Signin at American Legion Post 2 Tempe, Last stop & sponsor
Chester’s Harley-Davidson [922 S Country Club] in Mesa.
Benefits Military Assistance Mission. Watch their website for
more details 2b posted. FMI: Skeeter freedomrideaz.2010@
gmail.com, azfreedomride.webs.com/
5/16 Hooligans MC Deer Valley’s Aces & Eights Party. Welcome
our newest Chapter Tri-City Hooligans. Food, music, vendors,
50/50, more. $5/sgl, $10/cpl. FMI: 623-434-9000
5/17{Sun} Born 2B Wild benefit for the Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation Fndn in Scottsdale. Co-hosted by Chester’s
Harley-Davidson & Grand Canyon HD, Mayer. Sign-in at
Chester’s 922 S Country Club Dr, in Mesa. FMI: www.twogalsevents.com
5/17The Huns MC Sierra Vista hosts High Hand Poker Run at
Mescal Bar. FMI: [email protected]
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5/22-24 {Fr-Su} Silver City Blues & Bikes Fest presented by the
Mimbres Region Arts Council is the last remaining FREE Blues
Festival in the Southwest; celebrating 20 years. Renamed & expanded for a total Blues & Bikes Lovers Experience, the weekend includes a third full day of motorcycle related activities on
Friday, May 22 in & around Gough Park. Saturday night headliner is Blues Hall of Famer, Lifetime Achievement & 2-time Grammy award winner Taj Mahal. Activities include vendors, people’s
choice bike show {$15/entry}, bike builders, rides, Wall of Death,
& more. FMI: Ginny Wolf 575-313-5709, [email protected], http://mimbresarts.org/blues-festival-homepage
5/22-25 {Fri-Mon} 20th Anniversary Fun Run over Memorial Day Weekend sponsored by the West End Chapter Trikers.
Starts at the Black Cat Saloon, 114 Chino St, Seligman, AZ. Everyone welcome. No registration fee. Donations gladly accepted. Free Gift to first 100 to register at the Black Cat. Proceeds go
to the Seligman Children’s Library Program. FMI: B.C. Saloon
928-422-3451
5/24 Loners M/C Tucson presents Annual Crawfish Boil at
M&M’s Saloon 3364 E. Benson Hwy Tucson from 11am - whenever! 50/50, Music, Fun, Food. FMI: Koko 520-850-1976 Mike
520-307-0243
5/25 Riders USA’s 9th Annual ‘Flags for Our Fallen’ from
6-8am at the Phoenix National Cemetery, 23029 N Cave Creek
Rd, Phoenix (Pinnacle Peak & N. Cave Creek Rd.) Riders USA
sets up 200 flags along Cave Creek Rd, south of Pinnacle Peak
Rd. Bikes park along the flags to say “thank you” to those who
are going into the cemetery & let them know their relatives buried in the cemetery are not forgotten. The AZ Central T-Buckets
will also be participating w/ their hot rods. Event Pins available
for the first 300 bikes. Official Ceremony starts 8am inside the
Cemetery. Bikers that want to will proceed inside for the Ceremony. FMI: http://www.ridersusa.net
5/29-31 {Fr-Su} Chrome Pony Rally at Veteran’s Memorial
Park in Sierra Vista, AZ. Sponsors include Law Tigers. FMI:
www.chromeponyrally.com
Mesa from 6-10pm. Beer Garden, Vendors, Live Music,
& more. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors
6/6 {Sat} Spaghetti Feed hosted by ABATE’s East Valley Chapter at FOE 1712 W Broadway, Mesa from 6-9pm.
$10/adult, $5/kid ‘all U can eat’ spaghetti, meatballs, salad,
bread, dessert. DJ music, kids activities, & more. FMI: Redbone 480-326-7656
6/11-14 {Th-Su} Too Broke For Sturgis #24 at Mormon Lake
Lodge. Hosted by ABATE of AZ. FMI: www.toobrokeforsturgis.com
6/19-21 {Fr-Sun} 3rd Annual Biker Bash & Wounded Warrior
Fundraiser at the Cabin in Overgaard [located at 2763 Hwy 260].
Games, Vendors, Poker Run, Music, Good times! FMI: 928-5356117
6/19-21 Veterans Memorial Ride AZ presents Grand Canyon
South Rim Ride, “Ride for Our Children” Proceeds to St. Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital. FMI: [email protected], http://veteransmemorialride.wix.com/arizona,
520-373-7471
Mesa from 6-10pm. Beer Garden, Vendors, Live Music,
& more. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors
9/4-7 {Fr-Mo} Four Corners Motorcycle Rally 2015, in Ignacio, CO. FMI: http://fourcornersmotorcyclerally.com
9/18-20 {Fr-Su} Thunder Valley Rally. Sponsors include
Law Tigers. http://thundervalleyrallyaz.com/
Mesa from 6-10pm. Beer Garden, Vendors, Live Music, &
more. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors
10/24 {Sat} 3rd annual C4 Motorcycle Ministry Charity Ride.
Details TBA. FMI: Yvonne Nash [email protected]
11/1{Sun} Swap Meet at Mainstreet Motorcycles 9750 E
Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 7:30a-noon. Indoor/outdoor, first
come/first served. Set up at 7:30am. Drive in, set up, park
vehicle outside. Free vending spaces. Free admission to
shop. FMI: John 480-357-7595, http://mainstreetmc.com/
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Classic Motorcycle Show, Sale, & Swap
For the past 20 years, the Classic Motorcycle
Show, Sale, & Swap has taken place on the first
Sunday of the New Year. Barney Watson and Roger
Meinershagen have been the driving force behind
this event since the beginning.
On January 4th, the Steel Horse Saloon, located
at 1818 W. Bell Rd, Phoenix, was once again host to
this gathering of hobbyists with a passion for classic
British & European motorcycles. There is no charge
to come in & look around, to show or sell your bike,
or to set up in the swap meet. But there are guidelines.
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The event is directed toward those bikes which
are 35 years or older, as this is the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) guideline. Originally,
the show was strictly for the British & European machines only. But they have recently established an
‘All Others’ area to accommodate anyone else who
wants to participate. The vendor booths are ONLY
for motorcycle-specific goods… no leather, sunglasses, apparel, earrings, edibles, etc.
According to Barney, this year’s event, “… had
22 Brit/Euro Vendors and ‘All Others’ about 25. The
fellow in the green/brown jacket [bottom row, center
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photo] is Randy Baxter; a friend who comes here
every year from Iowa. He is one of the largest sellers
of British iron in the US.”
Unlike other shows, this one has no judges or
trophies. The bikes are on display to share a bit of
history and to inspire people to restore & maintain
these early machines so that they are around for future generations to appreciate.
Thank you Barney for sharing details and photos of the day with our readers.
Betsy
NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News
sales of motorcycles and automobiles are Colorado,
Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Oklahoma,
North Dakota and Wisconsin. In Missouri, dealers are
not even allowed to discuss a sale on Sunday, or face a
$300 fine and possible jail time.
NY LAWMAKER SAYS BIKES SHOULDN’T
BE ALLOWED IN HIS DISTRICT
Legislator Thomas F. Barraga (R-11th District) says
people should not ride bikes at all in his district because
“Suffolk County is a suburban automobile community
-- drivers expect to see other drivers on the road, not
bicyclists and motorcyclists.”
The anti-motorcycle/bicycle lawmaker from West
Islip, New York made those remarks in response to a
high school senior who wrote to him as a part of a government class assignment.
On January 29, the 17-year old, Matthew Cutrone,
wrote to Barraga requesting “some sort of bike lane or
maybe even warning signs in certain areas of the county” after his mother was hit by the driver of a van that
illegally turned left in front of her.
Stating that he believes that “no one who lives in our
hamlet or for that matter Suffolk County should ever ride
a bicycle or motorcycle,” Barraga’s callous response lit
up social media and prompted a ton of angry responses,
though the legislator said he’s standing by his remarks.
WASHINGTON STATE RIDERS LOBBY TO TURN
LEFT ON RED
Motorcyclists in Washington could turn left at an intersection if the traffic light doesn’t give them the green
arrow after a complete cycle under a bill that received
strong support from the Senate in Olympia.
SB 5141 would change state traffic laws to account
for a problem some motorcyclists have at intersections
controlled by sensors that fail to recognize them. They
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don’t register on the sensor, and the left-turn arrow never turns green, said Senator Jim Hargrove, a Hoquiam
Democrat who rides a motorcycle and said he’s experienced the problem first-hand.
Under the proposed legislation, a motorcyclist would
have to wait through a complete cycle of lights changing for all directions before making a left-turn when clear.
The bill passed on a 46-2 vote. The same bill passed the
Senate last session but didn’t receive a final vote in the
House.
dorsement requirements. “These unendorsed riders are
maybe 10 or 20 percent of the population, but they’re
over 40 percent of the fatalities since 1989. It’s incredible
that nothing has happened.”
Officials have known about the endorsement issue
for years, and the Secretary of State and Office of Highway Safety Planning have both pushed educational programs to raise awareness. But education alone is not
working, prompting motorcycle safety advocates to push
for legislative action.
MICHIGAN MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BILL WOULD
PREVENT REPEAT OFFENDERS
Michigan lawmakers are looking to close an “apparent loophole” that allows motorcycle operators to obtain
a temporary permit each riding season without ever completing a safety course or skills test required for full endorsement.
Temporary Instruction Permits, intended for new or
returning riders, are valid for 180 days and require operators to travel alongside an endorsed adult. But enforcement is difficult, and TIP holders are significantly
over-represented in traffic accidents each year; 52% of
riders who crashed were not properly endorsed.
Current law allows operators to obtain a temporary
permit every season. But House Bill 4781, introduced
by state Rep. Bradford Jacobsen (R-Oxford) and 15
co-sponsors, would limit motorcycle operators to two
TIPs over the course of a 10 year period. “That’s certainly adequate time to ride with a friend, take an instruction
course and get the experience necessary to drive a motorcycle,” Jacobsen said in testimony before the House
Transportation Committee, which has not voted on the
bill.
“It’s a no brainer really,” said Vince Consiglio, president of ABATE Michigan, which led efforts to repeal the
mandatory helmet law but also supports stronger en-
ABATE OF INDIANA SEEKS TO ALLOW OFF-ROAD
VEHICLES ON COUNTY ROADWAYS
Indiana state law bans driving off-road vehicles on
public streets, but ABATE of Indiana, a motorcycle advocacy group, is asking Tippecanoe County commissioners to exercise a clause that allows county officials to allow all-terrain vehicles, gators and various other off-road
machines, including snowmobiles, to use county roads
in unincorporated areas.
“We’re just requesting that they at least evaluate
this, look at what other communities have done with
this -- what other counties have done with this” said Jay
Jackson, executive director of American Bikers Aimed
Toward Education. “We’re not aware of any significant
ramifications as a result, so we don’t see a downside to
it.”
Jackson told commissioners that 45 Indiana counties allow off-road vehicles on public roads. The vehicles
still must comply with state laws governing off-road vehicles. State law requires the rider or driver be 16 years
old and licensed, and also requires that the vehicle be
registered, much like a boat.
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QUOTABLE QUOTE: “True patriotism hates injustice in
its own land more than anywhere else.”
~ Clarence Darrow (1857-1938) American trial lawyer
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Skin & Steel
On January 17, American Legion Post 2 in Tempe presented the 5th annual Skin & Steel Tattoo &
Motorcycle Show. Skin & Steel AZ is a 501c19
charity event, with all proceeds going to support
American Legion Rider Post 2 programs.
As impressive as last year was, this year seemed
even busier. Attendance is difficult to assess on this
event, because there is no charge to attend or other means of taking a headcount. But the place was
PACKED.
Tattoo artists participating this year were featured artist WolfSkin Ink Studio [1752 W Bell Rd,
Phx], and Big Mike 33 out of Riverside, CA. The
third tattoo shop was a no-show, so it was just the
two of them.
There were 30 vendors; which [according to organizer Eagle] is normal for each year. They were
offering a variety of goods and services. Our sponsors ABATE, Chester’s Harley-Davidson, HogWear
| Purple Slice, and Law Tigers were represented.
Plus, you could shop for apparel, insurance, jewelry, food stuffs, legal services, & more. There was
a registration booth for the National Armed Forces
Freedom Ride; taking place May 16. This event is
organized by our friend Skeeter.
Music for the day included a good mix of clas-
sic rock. Performers were Whiskey Dogz, based out
of Scottsdale; with Skarlett Fever as their opening
band.
Both the bike and tattoo contests allow you to
compete in more than one class. This is a fundraiser
after all. So if you’ve got tat[s] that qualify for more
than one category of competition OR an awesome
looking bike that could win Best Paint and Best
Cruiser, then sign up & go for it.
The winners of the Bike Show were: Best Chopper #2 Ernie Dominguez; Best Chrome #1 Frank
Trevino; Best Street Cruiser #1 Frank Trevino; Best
Dresser #4 Vic Grady; Best Paint #14 Daniel Gibbs;
Best Street Sport #11 Michael Cunningham; Best
Trike #13 Terry Broom; Best Vintage #12 Evan Jonasson; Most Unique #6 Sandie Achor; and Oldest
Bike #5 Scott Reeverts (1948 Pan)
The winners of the Tattoo Contest were: Best
Small Color #15 Dawn Clark; Most Unusual/Weird
#15 Dawn Clark; Best Large Color #14 Ms Nikkie
Morie; Best Arm/Leg Sleeve #14 Ms Nikkie Morie;
Best Portrait #16 Gilbert Orduna; Best Back/Chest
Panel #16 Gilbert Orduna; Best Small Black &
Gray #11 Ryan Clay; Best Large Black & Gray #12
Gorden Rosner; Best Fusion #8 Justin Major; Most
Tattooed Male #1 Tyler Hile; and Most Tattooed Fe-
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male #17 Dorothy Highfill.
There was a drawing for an AR15 Anderson No
Lube Rifle, donated by MadDog of Post 2. The winner was Mike G. We didn’t catch the name of the
50/50 winner, but whoever it was collected $141... a
nice addition to their day {:o)
$2,700 was collected for ALR Post 2 charities;
showing this event’s continuing growth over the
years. Thank you to all who participated!
Thanks go out to sponsor Chester’s Harley-Davidson of Mesa and to Budweiser for donating the
banners & posters. Additional sponsors Motorcycle
House and Viking Bags out of California donated
merchandise for the raffle.
Our thanks to organizer Eagle for her help in
preparing this report.
Click the title of this article online to visit our
Facebook gallery for more pictures. In addition to
our photos, be sure and also check out Mike T’s online Facebook gallery by clicking this underlined
text.
This was a really good day and we’re glad we
could be there,
Bruce & Betsy
Tat photos from MikeT of Shutterbug Photography
1560 W University Dr
Mesa, AZ
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