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07 - Cook’s Bike Blessing
08 - CVO road test
By Lisa Dalgaard
Something I’ve always liked is this idea of blessing your
bike. The electric horse that becomes part of you on a ride
is given the blessing to treat you with love and care. It’s a
calling to the big guy upstairs that say’s “Hey, I am doing
something very dangerous, please keep an eye on me.”
It’s unique to this sport and has become a real happening
within the motorcycle community. Priests attend local
events where they bless bikes and riders and it’s a big event
with food, a band, etc. Cook’s Corner in Orange County,
CA. had their 13th annual on Sunday, May 5th. Rhonda
Palmeri, manager at Cook’s, says it’s one of her favorite
events. The proceeds go to the Second Harvest Food
Bank and the party goes on all day. Starting at 9am with
a Blessing by Father James of St. Michael’s Abbey Church
in Trabuco Canyon, and continues throughout the day.
This is not a traditional Catholic blessing. It’s a biker style
blessing, with two bands performing - 3rd Rail and Sling
Shot. There was a BBQ, Raffle the Jack Daniels Girls were
even there.
13 - semper fi fund ride
14 - rolling thunder
19 - mt. soledad blessing
20 - flags for our fallen
23 - hot rod’s garage
24 - ms ride
26 - ride & event calendar
33 - the diaper run
37 - ride, strive and roll
39 - weekly events
40 - thunder on the lot
44 - miap
Bikers all around the world have caught
on to this great tradition and this year, in
celebration of their 110th Anniversary,
Harley-Davidson took it right to the
mecca of blessings, Vatican City, Rome,
Italy. Tens of thousands of Harley
riders converged upon the Vatican City
filling Via della Conciliazione, which
stretches from St. Peter’s Square to the
Tiber River, with their motorcycles.
On June 16th, Father’s Day, the Father
of Catholicism, Pope Francis blessed
thousands of motorcycles for their safe
travels. There to commemorate the
moment was renowned Harley artist,
David Uhl. David presented Pope
Francis with one of his canvas Giclee
prints. “Change Encounter” depicts
priests checking out a 1948 HarleyDavidson FL Panhead motorcycle in
Vatican City. That same artwork also
appears on the cover of Quick Throttle
Magazine this month. You can buy
your own piece of history from David
Uhl at www.QuickThrottle.com
ON THE COVER
“Chance Encounter” By David Uhl. Commissioned by Harley-Davidson
Europe for a special project with The Vatican during The Motor
Company’s 110th celebration in Rome. www.uhlstudios.com
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Story: Gary Koz Mraz Photos: Ron Sinoy
The CVO moniker is the pinnacle of all things
Harley-Davidson. Custom Vehicle Operations
pulls out all the stops once a year and a select few
models get the star treatment. It’s the stuff dreams
are made of. I rolled out to Huntington Beach to
shoot this beauty with photographer extraordinaire
Ron Sinoy. He’s photographed dreams that have
graced the pages of QT over the last 6 years. On
a leisurely Sunday ride my lady and I hit Main
Street and parked in front of Coaches Deli for a
few photos.
“Nice 2013 Road Glide CVO custom” barked a
rugged sandy haired man lunching with his
girlfriend outside. “Yes, that it is, its Harley’s most
expensive motorcycle, over 30K” I reply. “Actually, he
confidently retorts, its 32,999.00 and that’s before tax,
license, freight and California emissions, oh yeah and the
tour pack is an optional accessory”. Who the hell is
this guy? “Harley only makes 2000 of these a year” I
say nonchalantly, testing his resolve. “Actually, 1485
and it could be years before Harley offers a CVO Road
Glide again”. This man has my attention.
Enter Thomas Corey. Turns out I was sitting on
his motorcycle, not literally but figuratively. This
was the motorcycle Thomas had been gloating
over, poring over each and every detail on
HarleyDavison.com. He even had the HD CVO
catalog open to the very image of this bike in his
living room at home and read and re-read it again
and again. He knew every minor detail; he knew
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more about this motorcycle than me and this very
one was his color, Roman Gold and Burnt Emerald
with Edge Graphics.
“I’ve never seen it in real life” Tom purrs as he prowls
around the beast, examining every detail. “I saw one
at Cooks Corner a few months ago but it was Diamond
Dust and Obsidian with Palladium Graphics, this one is
the color I’m getting” Somehow I believe Thomas.
He seems like a regular guy, real friendly, no airs. I
envision owners of Harley’s most expensive prize
draped in 2 thousand dollars worth of brand new
Harley leathers, smoking cigars while sipping
brandy at the Ritz Carleton Laguna Nigel.
“I’ve wasted a whole lot more money than 33K .”
Tom states, and he has a point. “I own three bikes
right now, if I sold them all I could pay cash.” He
has another good point. He waltzes me over
to a stunning 2001 blue and white Road King
that looks brand new; this man takes care of his
motorcycles. He also has a 2001 Heritage Softail
and a custom Chopper, all purchased from Junior
at Lifestyle Cycles in Anaheim Ca. A retired heavy
equipment operator, Thomas Corey is making a
damn good case for regular guys actually owning
such an extraordinary motorcycle. There are a
few left around the country and he knows exactly
where they are; he just needs to pull the trigger. I
offer to sell him this one for 20 grand cold cash.
Unfortunately filing off the VIN on a bike this
unique just won’t cut it.
Custom is the Twin Cam 110 V-Twin and the
Screamin’ Eagle Heavy Breather intake. It’s got a
healthy 4-inch bore teamed to a 4.38-inch stroke
generating 122 lb-ft of torque within the granitecolored heads. The cooling fin tips have been
machined and contrast well with the gloss black
rocker covers and Harley has overall maintained
an attractive balance between black and chrome
in the engine department. The tank console has a
light-up Harley medallion located in the top-center
portion. The gas cap sits flush to the tank and
deploys with a simple push down on the cap. The
two-tone paint scheme started in the front fairing
is carried over on the tank and is also teamed with
the Willie G Harley skull emblem, designed by
the venerable Willie G. The diamond-patterned
leather seat is wide in the middle before tapering
off to the passenger pillion which pops off easily
for solo action. As Thomas said, the rear seat
Tour Pac and passenger back rest are optional
accessories, but what Mama wants, Mama gets.
adjustable for preload but requires removal of the
saddlebag. The front is anchored by a 41.3mm
fork that does a splendid job of keeping the tire
on the road. With a fairly low center of gravity
thanks to a 26.6-inch seat height and a 64-inch
spread between wheels and you’ve got a bike with
surprisingly good handling for a bagger. Thanks to
rider floorboards that are placed up and out of the
way there 30 degrees of lean angle.
With a dry weight of 817 pounds the Brembo
300mm dual floating rotors on the front are
squeezed by four-piston fixed calipers. At the lever
you can feel the pads biting into the discs with a
modest pull and ample stopping power is applied.
The fixed 300mm rear also has a 32mm fixed fourpiston caliper and again grips tight. Grab a handful
and you’ll activate the standard ABS which still
delivers a strong pulse to the rider’s foot. “You finance it man, Thomas proclaims, just like
your motor home or backyard family pool, if it’s your
dream, live it, you only get to ride the big blue ball once.”
Dude, I’m sold, where do I sign?
The CVO Road Glide Custom upgrades to a
Showa adjustable rear shock in place of the
standard air shock. An air valve located between
the left saddlebag and rear fender is hand-
The heart and soul of the CVO Road Glide
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On the list of new features on the 2013 CVO Road
Glide Custom is a hydraulic nine-plate wet clutch
with a high performance assist and slip design.
The new “Assist & Slip Clutch Pack” makes for
light action at the clutch lever and it’s designed for
longer wear. The clutch engages early in the release
of the lever and helps keep the heavy motorcycle
manageable at lower speeds. I have been known to
bitch about the twitchy nature of the CVO 110 and
tranny but this bike felt silky smooth. Somewhere
along the line, they’ve tweaked it for the better.
Another feature of the CVO Glide is its Engine
Idle Temperature Management System (EITMS).
This helps cut down the inner thigh-roasting heat
coming off Harley’s V-Twin by cutting fuel and
fire to the rear cylinder when idling. It can be
turned off and on by the rider at a full stop. All
that’s required of the rider is to rotate the throttle
in a clockwise position all the way to a stop and
as it bumps the cruise switch, it essentially stops
the burn in the cylinder and reduces heat transfer
to the rider. EITMS will activate once the engine
temperature exceeds 284-degrees Fahrenheit.
The CVO Road Glide Custom LED headlamp
is awesome, called the Daymaker. It blows away
conventional headlights as you knew them.
“WARNING Shameless self promotion” I am the
Midnight Rider, I just released a book about
motorcycling at night (See Midnight Rider on a
Graveyard Run, on Amazon) These headlights
are a night riding game changer. According to
the numbers Harley provided, the Daymaker
distance is boosted 30 feet over halogen lamps,
increasing from 315 feet to 345. Spread gets even
better gains in the form of a 55-foot wider spread
pattern, jumping up to 120 feet over the standard
65-foot measurement. Harley achieved this while
reducing power consumption by a claimed 50%.
After riding at night on this bike I will now
proclaim loud and clear that Daymaker headlights
should be on every touring Harley. Thomas calls some friends to come down and see
“His Motorcycle” and his buddies get to sit on
his bike. We talk bikes and riding as Ron shoots
away. We listen to 110 decibels of Van Halen and
the 110 c.i. V-Twin roar and purr of the custom
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dual exhausts and ogle the halogen
headlight. Man this CVO sound
system delivers.
Harley added
another 200-watt amp, giving it two
total. Six speakers connected to a
Harman/Kardon sound system
have both boom and clarity. Two
5x7 speakers with bridged tweeters
audibly assault you from the front
while two-way, 5x7 MTX saddlebag
speakers hit you from the rear. It
has an iPod cable in the right
saddlebag that can be controlled via
hand controls. It even comes with a
special Harley-Davidson 8GB iPod
Nano.
For
me,
a
professional
Motojournalist, this is a dream
come true. To roll into town and
find the one guy on this small
corner of planet earth that really,
really gets it.
And thanks to
Thomas I get it now - CVO isn’t
all about being mega wealthy, its
about real motorcyclists who are
truly passionate about what they
do. They are already riders living
the dream, only they dream big.
That ultimate road, the ALCAN
to Alaska, riding the Great Divide
or just touring America. And they
dream of riding it on the ultimate
motorcycle and there it was, in 3D,
in living color.
The list of CVO extras goes
on, these include a HarleyDavidson Smart Security System,
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a commemorative CVO ignition
key with display box, an indoor/
outdoor motorcycle storage cover
with embroidered CVO logo, and
a customer care package comprised
of a tool kit, microfiber detail cloth,
and an H-D jiffy stand coaster...
along with a two-year, unlimited
mileage warranty. Amidst all this glitz and glitter, what
I think Thomas Corey sees is that
dreams can come true. All the ride
free and live to ride clichés aside I
think he knows that cool cant be
bought, it has to come from within.
Cool takes fortitude, courage to
take a chance and roll with it. As
Tom says, you only get to ride the
blue ball once. This is not just any
man’s motorcycle; this is not for the
faint of heart. This is as good as it
gets, this truly is the stuff dreams
are made of.
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Story and photos by Ray Seidel
Saturday, May 18th the Brotherhood of Marine
Riders gathered at The Chopper Gallery, 28860
Old Town Front St, Temecula, to participate in the
Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund. This was actually
a Hot Rod and motorcycle rally, and for only $20
included Poker Run entry, BBQ lunch, and live
entertainment. The goal of the Injured Marine
Semper Fi Fund is to alleviate the financial burden
placed on the family so that their focus can be on
the recovery of their Marine. On display at Chopper
Gallery was the raffle bike, a custom Harley in
matte black so dark even light cannot escape. And
a couple of custom cars. Chopper Gallery had the
refreshments out, and if anyone needed, on hand is
a lady who can sew patches on your leathers.
End of the ride was Wild West Arena in Winchester.
Riders found several vendors to pick through, and
at the entrance was the “dunk tank” with a number
of girls being a good sport at taking turns to get
their T-shirts soaking wet. Beyond the entrance was
parking for the classic cars and hot rods.
Inside the gate the auction had some really good
values for bidders. Color guard, food, bar, plenty
of indoor and outdoor seating. Can’t go wrong
with the three “B’s”: bikes, babes, and beer. Also,
making the trip from Hollywood were a couple
of cast members from SONS OF ANARCHY:
Christopher Reed “Filthy Phil” and Kurt Yeager
“Greg the Peg.” Harley-Davidson loaned Chris a
bike for the ride down, while Kurt came in on his
Ducati. Both guys were in the mix of the crowd, so
no problem just going up and talking to either one
of them.
I spoke to the VP of the Brotherhood of Marine
Riders, active duty Staff Sergeant Steve Anderson –
road name “Yak” – for some background.
“We started this in 2005, and we’re hoping for a
huge one next year for the 10th anniversary. 100%
of the proceeds go to the Semper Fi Fund – injured
Marines. Bottom line, there’s probably 20 of us that
make this happen, or less…the guys that are local
Temecula, San Diego, LA. We all get together to
sell raffle tickets to flippin’ burgers, the whole deal.
This year 300 – 400 signed up. After costs of the
run we’ll probably donate between $12 – 15,000.
This year will put us over $100,000 over the last
nine years. It’s a good deal, and we’ll definitely do
it again next year, and the next year, and the year
after. This is the 4th year in a row at the Wild West
arena because we outgrew our other venues. When
we started we had between 50 to 125 showing up,
now we’re in the HUNDREDS. We have a couple
of cast members from SONS OF ANARCHY here,
and one of the beneficiaries of the program, a
double amputee...”
Check out their website for next year’s event. Ought
to be a BIG one.
www.SemperFiFund.org
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Story and Rolling Thunder Photos: Pete Alva
For anyone that is following what I am doing
or would like to know, I am finishing up a film
production venture on a documentary about the
motorcycle events throughout the continental
United States. What better way to do this I
thought, than by filming AND photographing two
MAJOR back to back motorcycle entities of the
Memorial Weekend of 2013, which would prove
to be probably the most ambitious schedule of
this venture? Yes, and I was filming the two that
were the most congruent to each other, Rolling
Thunder® in Washington D.C. and West Coast
Thunder in Riverside California, each with the
most impressive of numbers of motorcycle riders
in procession. What sparked this endeavor was meeting Tim
Chambers, ‘The Saluting Marine’, who is very
well known throughout the United States for
saluting the procession of nearly 200,000 riders at
Rolling Thunder. I had filmed and photographed
Tim last year there, but I was unsatisfied with
the amount of footage and pictures that I got. So
after learning that he was living locally here in
Southern California, I set out to meet and greet
him at Kennedy’s Custom Cycles in Oceanside
in March, where he was recognized by many and
who were all very excited to meet Tim. Tim’s
presence just had that effect on people who had
to show their respect in his direction. When asked about how he came about doing
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what he does and how he felt about it, Tim
answered:
“ I was inspired to step off the curb and pop
up a salute at Rolling Thunder to thank all the
veterans that were zooming by me on their
motorcycles and all the patriots doing this
ride for the Prisoner Of War, and Missing In
Action awareness. At the same time, I had no
idea what my salute would eventually mean to
many people all over the world. Many veterans
feel that is a ‘welcome home’ for them and this
has given them the courage to face their demons
from so long ago when they had come home
to what they felt was an ungrateful nation.
Since then, I am often asked to speak around
the country, reinforce patriotism, and console
families. I also just enjoy doing this. I also enjoy
going into schools and inspiring the kids to care
about each other and to blaze their own path
in life. It’s all about compassion and caring for
others and that is my mission to unite citizens
to the spirit of compassion and volunteerism
bringing Americans together to improve the
quality of life for our youth and veterans who
are less fortunate . You can learn more about
this passion of mine if you visit my website at
LeaveNoWarriorBehind.org or Facebook page:
TheSalutingMarine “
The enigma of Tim Chambers shows in his face
with conviction when he salutes the bikers. Never
a waiver in his poise unless he is directing them to
split rows around him while they narrowly miss
him in the path. On occasion an MC member
duo on hand will help cool him with water
poured down his back in the usually sweltering
heat of Washington D.C., but he will not drink it
until the last bike in procession has passed. Some
stop and leave flowers at his feet, and some leave
them as they slow down to ride by. Some will
even stop, park their bike, salute him, or speak
to him to show their gratefulness, and hug Tim
before they leave. Most simply enjoy saluting
him back as they ride by as Tim will occasionally
regroup his stance and shout out a “Hooh Rah!” The riding route of Rolling Thunder starts at
The Pentagon, crosses the Memorial Bridge,
then corners near the Lincoln Memorial
where just after, Tim Chambers is poised on
the street median saluting. On past him the
bikers go towards The Capitol building where
they make their circular turn back towards the
Lincoln Memorial, passing the White House
and Washington Monument along the way
before they park near The Lincoln Memorial.
Here they attend the official stage activities
for Rolling Thunder near the Reflecting Pool
to hear the ceremonial speeches of scheduled
veterans like National Executive Director Artie
Muller, our own San Diego Harley-Davidson
owner New York Myke, and a concert by Nancy
Sinatra. The Vietnam Veterans Wall and other
monuments are within walking distance of these
activities.
This time around at Rolling Thunder for Tim
and I was different, as we both knew a U.S.
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Airways jet was waiting to take us 2,300 miles
back to California in time to be at the West Coast
Thunder Run for Tim to salute the riders there
too the very next morning on Monday, Memorial
Day. This was an idea of Tim’s that I truly and
absolutely had to follow up on for my film, and
cover for this magazine. Upon arrival to West Coast Thunder Tim had
decided to salute nearer the destination of the Riverside National Cemetery
entrance a few blocks away. The mighty procession
of nearly 8,000 bikers greeted Tim with very
much enthusiasm and the crowds cheered him
on as the bikers passed him and turned toward
the cemetery. After the Riverside Cemetery
ceremony the second destination was the Soboba
Casino, where Tim joined the festivities on hand
and watched the concert by country artist and
U.S. Army veteran Craig Morgan. Congratulations, and many thanks to Tim
for attending the Rolling Thunder ‘Ride For
Freedom’ and West Coast Thunder Memorial
Day Bike Run. For all attending and those
involved, thanks for remembering our veterans
and not forgetting our Prisoners Of War and
Missing In Action.
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Thursday morning, May 16th, Betty and Del
Traphagen and Bill Weyers of Green Valley, and
Victor Linn of Rio Rico left on their motorcycles
for what would be a 9-day ride to the Viet Nam
Memorial Wall in Arlington Va. and the Rolling Thunder rally in Washington, D.C. With
many stops on the way for gas, food water and lodging. there were many highlights to the trip,
some being visiting war memorials, VA veterans care centers, and elementary schools. the
towns people were unbelievable,every town or site we visited people lined the streets, cheering,
saluting us
and waving the American flag. Law enforcement in every state was awesome, escorting
something like a thousand bikes across their home state. we never stopped for a stop sign or red
light from Tucson to Arlington Va., wow!! but the most rewarding part of the 5000 + mile trip
was visiting the Viet Nam Memorial Wall, Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln
Memorial. Bill was able to get a copy of his 21 year old cousin, Ricky Lee Chran name off the
wall, killed in 1968. one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever had said Bill and fellow
riders. Bill wants to thank
the Corvette Outlaws, Green Valley Decorate Rock,
American Legion Post 66 of Green Valley, Big Sky Motorcycles, Renegade Classics of Tucson
and Weseloh Chevrolet of Carlsbad Calif. for supporting him on this ride..
Semper Fi and thank you...
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By Pastor Fred Z. Pics by
Fred and by Trisha Marshall
The Mt. Soledad Bike
Blessing in San Diego was
an incredible way to begin
the Southern California
Riding Season this year. A
“pile of bikes” roared into
the parking lot of San Diego
Harley-Davidson and started
lining up – for the ride up
the hill to the breath taking
scenery at Mt. Soledad.
The first cross on the top of
Mt. Soledad was placed on
the mountain in La Jolla in
1916. Then in 1954 – the
original cross was replaced
by a beautiful, massive,
concrete latin cross that
stands 43 feet high. It can be
seen from miles around.
Because the ACLU and some
local Southern California
atheists have tried to remove
the cross through litigations
since 1989, our friend New
York Myke (the owner of
San Diego Harley-Davidson)
teamed up with me - Pastor
Z. (the Founder of Bikers for
Christ) – as we both thought
it would be an ideal place to
hold a bike blessing every
year in Southern California.
Each year there are different
pastors, local politicians, and
local war veterans and hero’s
(including local Vietnam
Nam veteran – New York
Myke) who have spoken
at the Bike Blessing. I am
also a Vietnam Era Vet
and I always try to share a
down to earth, applicable
and humorous message and
pray a prayer of blessing and
safety for the scores of riders
that attend.
Following the Blessing – the
participants rode back to
San Diego Harley for a BBQ
lunch. The music featured
our BFC Full Throttle Band
who rocked the party. With
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our unique blend of classic
rock, early-style metal, and
blues we hit the stage with
sound pumping through
a literal wall of Marshall,
Galien Krueger, and Crate
Amplifiers, blaring guitars,
thundering
bass
and
pounding drums.
The band was joined by
Quick
Throttle
Editor
“CD” Chris Dalgaard on
a few tunes. Chris belted
out “Born to be Wild”, “All
Along the Watchtower”, and
“Some Kind of Wonderful”.
The crowd loved his talented
addition to the FTB’s rock &
blues tunes (Editor’s note - I
did catch this “error” but,
in the interest of supporting
my writers and publishing
their work in it’s entirety, I’m
leavin’ it in!)
Another crowd favorite was
“Voodoo Child Revisited”
– as the FTB frontman lead vocalist and incredibly
talented
guitarist
Eric
Turner played some of the
lead solo’s behind his head,
and he even played with
his teeth reminiscent of
guitar legend Jimi Hendrix’s
performances.
Many in the audience
danced,
clapped,
and
thoroughly enjoyed the
classic rock, metal and blues
tunes jammed out by the
Full Throttle Band.
The ministry of “Five Loaves
and Two Fish” provided
the free gourmet lunch
to the thankful attendees.
These guys and gals really
know how to throw on
an incredible spread of
delicious food…
The Lord provided a
beautiful day for the event,
and many were truly blessed
by this historic, annual
event. This is an awesome,
spiritual, free event that you
won’t want to miss next year.
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These Patriots, who had camped out the evening before just
a stone’s throw away from the Veterans Cemetery, were up
bright and early on Memorial Day to finalize the placing of
the 150 flags and flag posts over the rebar which had been
planted the previous day.
The news media had arrived around 0530 (in civilian terms:
5:30 AM) to interview and film the moment in attempts to
relay the essence of this event to their viewers. Attractive Fox
News anchor Andrea Robinson conducted the interview on
an obviously smitten RidersUSA President, Tim Rafferty.
Mr. Rafferty still managed a rather eloquent delivery of what
“Flags For Our Fallen” is all about and why RidersUSA
considers this their “signature event”.
On this day, RidersUSA, with the assistance of approximately
200 Motorcyclists and hot rods from various organizations,
lined up next to those “Old Glories” flapping in the breeze, to
salute and give thanks to the Family and Friends motoring by
to visit their Loved Ones interred at the Veterans Cemetery. It
was a time to give thanks and honor to all American Military
Veterans who have and are serving and especially to those
who have made the “ultimate sacrifice” in maintaining the
Liberties and Freedoms that all Americans enjoy today.
RidersUSA’s 7th Annual Memorial Day Rally/”Flags For
Our Fallen” showed once more that Americans, regardless
of differences, do come together to honor and give thanks to
those Military Veterans who gave their lives in assuring that
being an American is a very Blessed and Sacred privilege……
Story by Vince Ansel • Photos By George Childress
Members of the RidersUSA organization
who were instrumental in putting together
another successful Annual Memorial
Day Rally, did it all in true Military
form. Some are Military Veterans while
others received their disciplines gleaned
from those personal life’s lessons that
tend to strengthen character and build
perseverance. They were there at the
break of dawn after spending the previous
late afternoon doing the difficult work of
pounding 150 rebar stakes into hard soil
with temperatures that sent most desert
dwelling critters scurrying for the cooler
confines of their respective shelters.
Passing motorists must have thought, “Who in the hell are
these crazies, working like soldier ants in the mid to late
afternoon sun, at the side of the road and with no shade?!”
These are the men and women who portray the spirit of
dedication that define true red blooded Americans and make
up the backbone of the RidersUSA organization.
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They call it Hot Rods but it is also all about
Bikes. New to the area or passing through
our city of Tucson you owe it to yourself to
stop and enjoy some outstanding food and
refreshments. Also to add to the fun they
have a bike night on the first Thursday of
the month. Not just any bike night but one
with duel dyno for drags, burnout pit (With
a 20% discount on a new tire), Beer garden,
BBQ Pit, Live Music and of course Vendors
for your enjoyment and needs. Located at
10500 E Old Vail Road Tucson AZ you can’t
miss it traveling down I-10 east or west.
You can also check out what is coming in
the future at www.hotrodsoldvail.com.
I stopped by this past month to enjoy the
pleasures of our wonderful riding weather
and to soak in great hospitality along with
some great food. The place was packed
with more riders coming in. Had to visit
with the Patch Lady Pam and her husband
Red who were set up with patches/sewing
all in one spot “See [email protected]” for
anything you might need. Next to them
was Bob with any kind of Sun Glasses you
could need or want, and on the other side
was Generations Church
Hooked up with JJ who is the manager
of Hot Rods and he explained the group
of new buildings one a
Bike shop in
its own place
along
with
a RV shop
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(Opening soon) and of course
the Hot Rod shop/restaurant
where you can eat and enjoy
watching the team build, paint,
restore Hot Rods & Bikes. JJ
also explained to me that next
to it all in the works is a Hotel/
huge open air concert venue to
be built in the near future. What
more can anyone ask for?
What a great event and evening
hanging with friends and seeing a
lot of new and old rides along with
Hot Rods in different stages of
repair. Watching all of the dyno’s
and races in one spot. Replenishing
all of the fluids that one could need
along with some outstanding food.
You owe it to yourself to make this
event.
Come on out for some fun, partying
and get your local Quickthrottle
magazine.
Check out the pictures on our web site
www.quickthrottle.com.
See you there Wild Bill
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Story and photos by Ray Seidel
Glendale Harley-Davidson and California Harley
Dealership - Redondo Beach - were the gathering
points to launch the first annual MS Hope Ride
at 8AM, Sunday, May 19th. The $125 included
the ride to Gladstone’s at 10AM in Malibu
to meet Grand Marshall Ron Perlman, Frank
Kramer from the Heidi and Frank show and
KABC personality Peter Tilden, then finished
at Canyon Club at noon for more live music,
lunch, entertainment, and a chance to win a 110th
Anniversary Edition Road King (in A&W root
beer color) valued at $20,999. Also raffled – a
black leather jacket signed by the SOA cast. Nonriders could still purchase a $25 ticket for lunch
and entertainment, concert by John Corbett and
his band.
Canyon Club had a full parking lot of motorcycles,
but also some nice custom cars out there. The
Road King was on display by the front door,
waiting for its new owner. If you’ve not been to
Canyon Club before, it’s multi-level inside, pool
hall, bar, and good food. The stage had the live
music going for hours, so plenty of entertainment
for the riders. Want a cool souvenir to take with
you? Tables were set up with a selection of items,
including Sons of Anarchy motorcycle helmets,
which seemed rather popular.
Although Ron Perlman was the advertised
attraction, he had a bit of help: Theo Rossi, Chris
Reed, Sean McNabb, Tommy Flanagan, Mark
Boone Jr., Kurt Yeager, John Corbett, and Hawk
Lopez. And “Chucky” Michael Ornstien. The
SOA actors have been going great guns in giving
back to causes, and helping each other in turning
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out together. This event will happen again next
year, so plan now. Other opportunities to meet the
SOA cast will be The Boot Ride, Sunday October
25th, and One From The Heart, October 19th. Not
often do you get a chance to talk to Ron, who
besides doing “HELLBOY” for Guillermo del
Toro, will also be seen in his “PACIFIC RIM” this
July 12 with SONS co-star Charlie Hunnam. Yes,
he says, they have sort of created an unintended
Actors Troupe, both also having starred together
in “Frankie go Boom.”
Our
favorite
Mouseketeer
A n n e t t e
F u n i c e l l o
died
from
complications of
the disease just
last April; let’s
put an end to MS.
See you at the
ride next year.
JULY 2013
JULY 2013
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JUNE
JUNE 28 & 29
PINETOP AZ* 4th Annual White Mountain
Bike Rally Presented by Hon-Dah Casino.
Benefits Local Charities. $3,000.00 in prize
money for the Poker Run Beer Garden, half
price concert tickets for participants to see
KANSAS. Dinner provided on Friday and
Saturday nights Come ride in the beautiful
White Mountains of Northern Arizona.
Admission: $20.00 for rider. 4pm. Hon-Dah
Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop, AZ 928-369-7576
[email protected]
JUNE 29
SAN MARCOS, CA* WINGS, WHEELS &
WARRIORS POKER RIDE-at Biggs HarleyDavidson 8:30am-3pm. PRIZES, FREE BBQ
& LIVE BAND! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
#113 760-481-7300 More info: marketing@
biggshd.com or visit www.biggshd.com SEE
AD
Lake DeSabla,CA* Bishops MC present the 4th
Annual Frankie J Luna Memorial Run at Lake
DeSabla Recreation Area. Take Skyway Exit off
Hwy 99 about 21.5 miles to the Lake DeSabla
Recreation Area. Live Music, Bike Games,
50/50 & Merchandise Raffle, Refreshments &
Food. $15/person, $25/couple. Come have fun
in the cool pines! Contact Jeckyl Email
[email protected]
Strawberry, AZ. Bikini Bike Wash Rim Country
MMA is have a Bikini Bike Wash June 29th at
the Flying Grizzly in Strawberry Az. Live music
by SouLever Bike Show, 50/50, Raffles. Raffle
tickets to win a room at the Windmill corner
Inn for the night of the 29th are on sell now.
$5.00 a piece or 5 for $20.00. Contact Vine
Email [email protected]
Los Angeles, CA. Motorcycle run from the
LAPD Aylsian Park Academy to the LAPD
Manchester Police Academy. Where a car show
and bike show will be kicked off. BBQ, Prizes,
Police Displays. Money rasied will used to
purchase childseats for less fortunate families. 9
am start-$30 Reg includes Tshirt Contact Officer
Divinity Email [email protected]
CORONA, AZ. Cover Your Brother run,
proceeds will provide bathrobes for patients
in Veterans Hospital First bike out 9:00AM
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from American Legion Post 109, 15921 So
Houghton Road Corona, AZ $15.00 per
rider, $20.00 with passenger. Goal is to cover
numerous vets butts with comfy robes while
they are in hospital. Contact Jim Harding
Phone 520-404-0465
JULY
JULY 4
FREEDOM FEST at San Diego HarleyDavidson, 4th of July Festival!
9-5pm WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Thursday:
Apple Pie & Ice Cream starting at noon! Friday:
Apple Pie & Ice Cream starting at noon!
Saturday: Full BBQ, Drinks, Live Band; ZZ
TOO performs & H-D Demo TRUCK! 9am5pm Sunday: Full BBQ, Drinks, Live Band&
H-D Demo TRUCK! 9am-5pm 5600 Kearny
Mesa Rd. San Diego CA 92111
www.sandiegoharley.com
TUCSON AZ* Bikini Bike Wash & Barbecue
Presented by American Legion Riders. Benefits
Veterans & Troops in Need. 11:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m. American Legion Post 68 4742 S. 12th
Avenue Tucson, AZ 520-882-4901 harold5249@
yahoo.com.
JULY 5
MONTCLAIR, CA – Pomona Valley HarleyDavidson’s Friday, July 5th BIKE NIGHT 5pm8pm - Free Food, Live Music, Raffles – Bring
in your Quick Throttle ad & get Triple Loyalty
points for purchase made in parts or motor
clothes! SEE AD JULY 6
SAN MARCOS, CA* 1st SATURDAY SWAP
MEET –at Biggs Harley-Davidson 10 am-3pm
FREE to buyers and sellers, vendors, FREE
BBQ & Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
#113 760-481-7300 More info: marketing@
biggshd.com or visit www.biggshd.com
JULY 12
KETTNER NIGHTS at San Diego HarleyDavidson 6-9pm Held at our Little Italy
Location: 2400 Kettner Blvd. 92101. Join us for
our Summer themed Kettner Nights! We will
have bbq from Lil Piggy’s of Coronado, drinks,
artwork, Harleys & more! Then take pictures
with the San Diego Harley Promo girls & the
Renegade Skaters! Front of the shop Motorcycle
Parking. See you there! 2400 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego CA 92101. More details at www.
sandiegoharley.com
updates. 12pm. ALJ’S 4980 E. 22nd Tucson,
AZ 520-971-1589 www.lafamiliatucsonaz.com
[email protected]
JULY 12-14
SALEM-KEIZER, OR* GOOD VIBRATIONS
Motorcycles, Malt & Merlot –Bad Boy Bikers,
Bodacious Babes, Bountiful Brews! Live
Entertainment, Food, Beverages, Music, RideIn Shows, Poker runs & walks, vendors, wine
tastings and much more! Register at www.
roadshowsreno.com or775-329-7469. SEE AD!
JULY 13
PADRES RUN at San Diego Harley-Davidson
Ride with San Diego Harley-Davidson to the
Padres Tailgate Party & Firefighter Chili Cook
Off! Meet at San Diego Harley for a bbq lunch
and live music! Kick Stands up at 2pm to ride
to the Famous 33rd Annual MDA Padres
Tailgate Party & Firefighter Chili Cook Off!
(Ends at Embarcadero Marina Park South @
Convention Way) $35 registration includes VIP
parking for riders, T-Shirts, All you can eat
burgers, hot dogs and more, Firefighter Chili
Cook Off, Micro Brew Tasting and tickets the
PADRES VS Giants Game this night. Doesn’t
get any better! To pre-register email trisha@
sandiegoharley.com More details at www.
sandiegoharley.com
WESTMINSTER, CA – Westminster HarleyDavidson’s POKER RUN Benefiting Disabled
American Veterans Harley’s Heroes Saturday
July 13th 9am-3pm BBQ & BYOB Bike Swap
Meet - 13031 Goldenwest St. Westminster, CA
92683 www.hdwest.com SEE AD SAN MARCOS, CA* DOWNED BIKER
BLACK SHEEP FUNDRAISER at Biggs
Harley-Davidson 10 AM – 3 PM Fundraiser for
our own Biggs HOG members as benefactors
in the case of a motorcycle accident requiring
medical or hospitalization. At the end of the
Get Acquainted Ride, HOG will return to
Bigg’s for Lunch and we will serve our Famous
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and
drinks, Live Band 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
#113 760-481-7300 More info: marketing@
biggshd.com or visit www.biggshd.com TUCSON AZ* Christmas In July Presented
by La Familia. Benefits Families at Christmas.
Come hang out at ALJ’S relax and support
families for Christmas. Live Music - Fenced
in area - 50/50 - Auction - Raffles. Entry
fee $10 per person. Check our website for
JULY 2013
CRESTON, CA 2nd Annual FOR THE HELL
OF IT RUN Presented by the Gold Coast
Wheelers MC. BBQ and Brew Fest, Saturday
July 13, 2013 @ Longbranch Saloon 6258
Webster Road in Creston Ca. 11am to 4pm,
$15 per person, great food, DJ, 50/50, raffle,
vendors. For the Poker Run arrive @ Bernards
Specialty Cycle 9-10am, 1506 Railroad Ave.
Oceano Ca. Poker hands $5, free coffee &
donuts. Kickstands up @ 10. Portion of
proceeds benefit the Boys&Girls Club. Info:
Bernard 805-489-7001 Contact Scott Wetmore
Email
[email protected]
JULY 14
LONG BEACH, CA* 2013 LA Calendar
Motorcycle Show & Music Festival Top
Custom Bikes in the Calendar Bike Building
Championship, Manufacturers, Vendors, and
Calendar Girl Music Concert. Premier of
FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars
with the world’s top roadrace and custom
motorcycles with beautiful Calendar Kittens.
$20 General Adm. $40 VIP Adm w/BBQ
Lunch and Queen Mary entry. $5 Bike Parking.
Tickets, Vendor info online. Location: The
Queen Mary Seawalk Village, 1126 Queens
Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Website http://www.FastDates.com/
BIKESHOW.HTM Phone 1-877-342-0742
Queen Mary
TUCSON AZ* 20th Annual Cycle Splash
Presented by Stoned Sober MC. Part of
proceeds to to Lisa Otero’s cancer treatment.
Live Music, dancing, bike contest with trophies,
tattoo contest, AZ’s best wet t-shirt contest,
cheap food, door prizes, giveaways, and
$.25 draft beer. Admission: $10.00. Vendor’s
welcome for a $25.00 vendor fee. Contact Dago
by June 30th if interested. 12pm. River’s Edge
Lounge 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Tucson,
AZ Dago: 520-576-7589 [email protected]
CAMARILLO, CA 8th Annual Heels & Wheels
Ventura Harley-Davidson 1326 Del Norte
Camarillo CA 93010. Heels & Wheels is a
unique event designed to attract and encourage
lady motorcyclists to ride together. A minimum
of $10 from each registration goes to The Breast
Center, Community Memorial Hospital of
JULY 2013
San Buenaventura. Registration includes shirt,
lunch, ride, and an unbelievably great time. Fee:
$30 pp thru July 6th. $40 July 7th and after.
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 AM Kickstands up: 9:30 AM
Contact Terry Crawford Email raynterry@
verizon.net
Food, Contests, Best Bike, Miss Cook’s Corner,
Buns & Guns, Gift Bags to the first 75 Female
Riders! Proceeds to St. Jude’s Cancer Center
19152 Santiago Canyon Road Trabuco Canyon,
CA 92679 949-858-0266 www.CooksCorners.
com SEE AD JULY 20
SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS BREAKFAST,
LUNCH & MORE CREW RIDE – at Biggs
Harley-Davidson Registration 9:30 Leave at
10:00. First 10 who sign up get 300 Rider
Reward points!!! FREE breakfast, FREE
BBQ and Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
#113 760-481-7300 More info: marketing@
biggshd.com or visit www.biggshd.com JULY 25
Mormon Lake Lodge, AZ. ABATE of Arizona’s
22nd Annual Too Broke for Sturgis 25th-28th
July at Mormon Lake Lodge. Phat Bastard band
$35 weekend($5 off for ABATE members)…
Saturday $25! Run pins to 2000, camping, bike
show, poker run & walk, bike & people games.
Ms. Too Broke, tattoo & wet t-shirt contests!
50/50 raffle tickets and wide variety of vendors.
General store & gas on premises. Resturant, RV
hook-ups, log cabins, coin operated showers and
horseback riding also available! Contact Darin
Email [email protected]
July 26
WESTMINSTER, CA - Westminster
Harley-Davidson’s Motorcycle Boot Camp
- Friday, July 26th 6:30pm –8:30pm – 13031
Goldenwest St. Westminster, CA 92683 www.
hdwestminster.com SEE AD CANOGA PARK, CA – BARGER HarleyDavidson – SUMMER OPEN HOUSE- July
20th, 11am-3pm – Food & Drinks, Summer
Motor clothes – July Pre-Sturgis Service Special
– Trade Ins welcome. Barger H-D 22107
Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 For
more Info go to: www.BargerHarley-Davidson.
com or call 818-999-3355 – SEE AD
Beaumont, CA. Top-Line Industrial Supply
Open House Car and Bike Show. 101 S.
California Ave Beaumont Ca. 92223 All
Vehicles Welcome. We Want to see lots of bikes.
Trophies, Food, Music and Raffles. Family
and charity event that benefits the Walk of
Life Foundation. Come see America’s Most
Beautiful Motorcycle for 2011,2012 and 2013
as crowned by the Grand National Roadster
Show. Please check out our facebook page for
more info. Contact Sam Baldi Email sbaldi@
top-lineindustrial.com
SILVERADO, CA. Freedom Coalition Fest @
Irvine Lake,Benefiting the Roque Center Men
and Women’s Recovery Program,10:00am10:00pm.Live Music on 2 Stages,Drawings, Bike
Show (All Classes), Vendors, Kidzone, BBQ,
Camping & Fishing. Pre-Sale $15.00 at gate
$20.00. Includes Free Parking, Meal Ticket and
good for both days. Friday Night July 19,
Tribute Bands 5pm-10pm. Ride from Lifestyle
Cycles 1534 N. State College, Anaheim.
Registration 8am July 20th, KSU 10am. Contact
Flagman Frank Email
[email protected]
July 21
Trabuco Canyon, CA – Cooks Corner’s Ladies
Who Ride Event - Raising Awareness for Breast
Cancer and Celebrating Women – Sunday, July
21st – 11am – 4pm – Live Music, Raffles, Great
JULY 26-28
OCEAN SHORES, WA* HOG WILD- Music,
Metal, Motorcycles! At Quinault Beach Resort
& Casino- Register at www.roadshowsreno.
com/hog_wild.php Event registration includes
Official event T-shirt, VIP badge/Hog tag,
2 VIP parties/dinners, 3 day parking pass,
Poker Runs & Walk, Parade, Ride in show,
Bike Games & Competitions, VIP Concert
seating. Free outdoor concerts by Hell’s Belles
(ACDC Tribute) & Skynnyn Lynnyrd (Lynyrd
Skynyrd Tribute). Room & campground pkgs
available. www.quinaultbeachresort.com 78
State Rte. 115, 888-461-2214 Mention “Hog
Wild”. SEE AD
JULY 27
TOMBSTONE AZ*3rd Annual Bikers For
Boots. Poker Run, Pub Crawl, Silent and Live
Auctions. All profits go to Boots For Our
Troops (bfotaz.org), who provide funds for
Arizona veterans and active military during
times of financial hardship. Daylong event
includes vendors, door prizes and music by
Rowdy Johnson Band (8:00 P.M. - 12:00 P.M.)
If you can’t make Sturgis this year, come to
Tombstone and contribute to this worthy cause.
We accept donations of auction/door prize
items and of course any monetary donations.
Public welcome! For more information http://
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sites.google.com/site/bikers4boots
GLENDALE, CA –Glendale Harley-Davidson .
LOVE RIDE KICK OFF PARTY - 6th Annual
SUMMER RUMBLE - Saturday, July 27th 1pm – 5pm - Register your RIDE – Custom
Car & Bike Show –Call 818-246-5618 Ext. 118
or email [email protected] - Best of
Show wins a 3-Day Las Vegas Package - Music,
Prizes, Street Vendors, Food & Beer Garden,
Glendale H–D 3717 San Fernanado Rd
Glendale, CA 91284 . For More Information go
to www.GlendaleHarley.com or call 818–246–
5818 – SEE BACK COVER CA EDITION
SAN MARCOS, CA* DEMO DAY &
JUMPSTART HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER At Biggs H-D, 12 Noon- 3 PM. Free to
Enter, FREE BBQ, FREE Live Band! Ride a
Harley-Davidson! Signup in person or email to
[email protected] Time Slots are very
limited! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760481-7300 More info: [email protected]
or visit www.biggshd.com “Az Kid” Run at San Diego Harley-Davidson.
Meet at San Diego Harley-Davidson 9am- for
breakfast and drinks! Ride ends at San Diego
Harley-Davidson with complimentary lunch,
live music & more! Fundraiser for Christopher
Lee from the Rez Riders! 5600 Kearny Mesa
Rd. San Diego CA 92111. More details at www.
sandiegoharley.com
CRESTLINE, CA.
Crestline Mountain Run, Soldiers for Jesus
M/C Inland Empire, 11AM - 4PM, Crestline
Chamber of Commerce Facility, 24385 Lake
Drive, Crestline CA, $15/person donation, Live
Music, Great Food, Raffle, 50/50 Proceeds to
benefit Soldiers for Jesus M/C, Costa Rica.
Contact Danny Marquez (Mr Dan), Pres.
SFJM/C I.E. Email danielwmarquez@gmail.
com
AUGUST
AUGUST 3
FULLERTON, CA – Los Angeles HarleyDavidson of Anaheim – Celebrating HarleyDavidson’s 110th Anniversary – Saturday,
August 3rd – 11am – 2pm Free BBQ, Raffles,
Giveaways, Live Music and Live Broadcast Go
Country 105. Sponsored by Miller Coors. 2635
West Oranthorpe Fullerton, CA www.lahd.
com 714-871-6563 SEE AD INSIDE FRONT
COVER CA EDITION
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Mayer, Arizona Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets MC
Ch. “P” 8th annual Monsoon Madness
Noon-4PM $5 (donation & 1 raffle ticket)
Music, raffles, 50/50, vendors etc. Smokin
Harley’s
11255 Hwy 69 Mayer, Az. Next to Mayer
Harley Davidson. Nothing but fun to be had
by one & all. Proceeds to benefit Veterans
and there families in need. Contact PJ Email
[email protected]
TUCSON AZ* Sun Riders M/C 35
Anniversary Party Presented by Sun Riders
M/C. Benefits Local children’s charities. Please
come out and party with the Sun Riders M/C
and help us calibrate our 35 year Anniversary
.Admission includes a plate of food. There
will be music, 50/50, vendors, games and
much more! $15.00. 6pm. Territorial Bar 3727
S Palo Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ 520-312-8120
[email protected] tucsonsunridersmc.
com
DORRIS, CA 3rd Annual Charlie Smith
Memorial Dorris Fire Poker Run. Lunch inc,
50/50, live music, auction, water games and
more. Pre-register @ dorrisfirepokerrun@live.
com $15.00. Day of event $20.00 Contact Shelly
Ferr Email [email protected]
AUGUST 10
Prunedale, CA* Patriots MC 18th Annual
Summer Run.Benefits 25th Annual Palo Alto
Veterans Hospital event.$15 donation includes
5 stop hand/high & low hand,4th stop Rider
Reward ticket,BBQ meal,&live band.Door
prizes & 50/50.Vendors welcome,no fee, contact
Frank. Contact Frank Email fmasoni@yahoo.
com
AUGUST 16
PALA, CA. 23rd Annual Pala Run Music
Festival and Bike Show. VNV/LV MC’s Double
Overnighter All Bikes & Riders Welcome, Gates
Open Friday at Noon Next to Pala Casino,
11154 Hwy 76 Pala Ca 92059. $40/Couple-$30/
Single- $20/Saturday Day Pass, Bike Show
Sat - Hard Body Contest 9:00 PM Sat - All
Contestants Walk Away with Cash. Contact
Homeboy Email [email protected]
AUGUST 18
PACIFIC BEACH, CA. Charger Steve’s Wild
Rides & BIKE SHOWDOWN! Sunday Aug
18th 2013 Event held on Garnet at Mission
(Garnet will be closed to traffic) near crystal
pier. BIkes can enter for as low as $20 each
and spectators are free! Meet “Daisy Duke”
(Catherine Bach) from “the Dukes of Hazzard”
Bikini Contest - Engine blow up contest - Nitro
cars - Hot
rods - Entertainment and more! Enter at
www.chargersteve.com or call 760 440 0896
for more info! Contact 760 440 0896 Email
[email protected]
SAN DIEGO, CA. Ronald McDonald House is
conducting a 100-mile charity poker run and
barbecue. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald
McDonald House. The ride will begin and end
at the Ronald McDonald House in Kearny
Mesa 2929 Children’s Way, San Diego) , across
from Rady Children’s Hospital. High Hand
will be valued at approximately $800, and Low
Hand will be valued at approximately $400.
Event pins will be given to first 200 registrants!
$15.00 p/p “On Line Registration available.
Contact PJ Byrne Email
[email protected]
AUGUST 24
SALINAS, CA. 15th Annual Thunder By The
Bay poker Run, presented by Monterey Bay
H.O.G. $20.00 pre-reg and $25.00 at event. Sign
up 8:00-10:00am at Monterey
H-D 333 N. Main St. Salinas Ca 93901.
Download forms at www.montereybayhog.com
Tri-Tip and Chicken 50/50, prizes and awards.
Run pins to the first 200 Contact
Michelle Bodily Email thunder@
montereybayhog.com
TRABUCO, CA
Devil Dolls MC Endless Summer Bash!!! Sat.
Aug 24, 2013 11am-4pm. Cook’s Corner
19152 Santiago Canyon Rd. Trabuco, CA Live
Music, Vendors, Raffle, Prizes, Food & Drinks
Contact AJ Email [email protected]
SILVERADO, CA. 16th Annual Irvine Lake
Blues Festival, Benefiting the Blues Hall of
Fames “ Raise the Roof Campaign”,10am10pm 5305 Santiago Canyon Road. Lakeview
Event Area. Pre-Sale $20.00 at Gate $25.00,
$100.00 VIP,Live Music on 2 Stages, Drawings,
Bike Show, Vendors, BBQ & Beer. Ride to
the event from Lifestyle Cycles-1534 N. State
College, Anaheim. Registration 8am, KSU
10am. Tickets on Sale on the website. Contact
Jeff Cyran Email jeff@irvinelakebluesfestival.
com
AUGUST 25
LOS ANGELES, CA – BOOT RIDE – Honor
our Military and RIDE with the cast of
JULY 2013
SONS OF ANARCHY – Sunday, AUGUST
25th. Post Ride live music by Blackberry Smoke
and other surprise Guests. Ride Tickets $150
(only 500 sold) Includes Rally. Rally only
tickets start at $35. Www.BootRide.com - SEE
AD
San Juan Capistrano, CA* Register online Black
Sheep Downed Biker Run & Rally. Sarts at
multiple SoCal H-D Dealerships at 9 am and
ends at Historic Town Center Park in San Juan
Capistrano at 4 pm. Great music, Vendors, best
raffle prizes. Net proceeds go to our established
fund to assist HOG members who become
hospitalized as a result of a motorcycle crash.
Register Online Rider $25.00 Passenger $10.00
See your local Black Sheep Chapter or call
for more details. Contact Skippy Email info@
blacksheephdfc.org
AUG 28 – SEPT 2
MILWAUKEE, WI* MILWAUKEE RALLYHouse of Harley-Davidson hosts the biggest
party in Milwaukee helping celebrate HarleyDavidson’s 110th Anniversary—6221 W. Layton
Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220 More than 100
vendors, live music, stunt shows, food and cold
beer. Layton Street will be closed and filled with
vendors for two blocks around the dealership. More info: 877-518-4643 or visit www.
milwaukeerally.com or www.houseofharley.com or http://www.roadshowsreno.com/house.php
AUGUST 30-SEPT. 1
Tonto Village, AZ. RCD-MMA Camp N Jam
Come join us Labor Day weekend Aug. 30thSept. 1st. in Tonto Village 20 miles east of
Payson at Double D’s Bar & Restaurant in our
beautiful Tonto National forest. $10.00 per
person. Live music Friday night by The Mods,
Saturday by SouLever. 50/50, Raffles, Bike
games, People games. For more Info, contact
Vine @ 928-978-2850 Contact Vine Email
[email protected]
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 13
KERNVILLE, CA. ABATE of California
State Run ALL RIDERS WELCOME Frandy
Campground 11252 Kernville Rd. Kernville, Ca.
93238 Awards-ABATE/Non-ABATE Groups,
Live Music, Adult Entertainment, Bike Show,
Bike/People Games, Vendors, Fishing, Pre-Reg.
$30/$40, Day of $35/$45. RV’s $10.00 extra.
RV’s MUST Pre-Reg. Contact Tina Sanders
Email [email protected]
JULY 2013
SEPTEMBER 14
VISALIA, CA Chariot Race to the Forum
Registration starts at 8:00 AM St. Charles
Borromeo Catholic Church 5049 W Akers
Visalia, CA 93291 (Corner of Akers and
Caldwell) Ride starts at 10:00 AM Registration
fee of $25.00 (Rider) $15.00(Passenger) covers
T-Shirt, Lunch, & Prize Drawing Tickets(5)
Music, Food, Prizes & Lots More Lunch guests
welcome $10.00
Local Vendors Contact James Wilfong Email
[email protected]
SEPTEMBER 21
PHOENIX, AZ. 10th Annual Save the
Chesticles Poker Run. Cancer is Cancer! Sign
up 9
a.m. @ The Steel Horse Saloon 1818 w. Bell
Road $15 per person. Stops include The
Roadrunner, The Station, Daddy O’s,run ends
@ Fraternal Order of Eagles #3871. Ride pins
first 250 riders. $200 best hand $100 worst hand.
Music and food (with wristband) at F.O.E.
#3871. Vendors welcome!For more info contact
“G” 623-262-7101 [email protected]
STOCKTON, CA 5th Annual Daniel Corona
AIDS MemorialPoker Run Registration 9amRide
Starts at 10:00am. Start: Alano Club 1812
Monte Diablo AveStockton Calif, 95206.
Registar the day of the event/ pre register at
4330 N. Pershing ave Ste B-2 Stockton Calif
95207 or call 209-271-9154. $25.00 for single
rider or $40.00 for a couple. if you have any
questions
please call Brenda @ 209-271-9154. High/
Low Porker Hand. Benefits AIDS Walk San
Joaquin. Contact Brenda Hagerman Email
[email protected]
SEPTEMBER 25-29
RENO, NV* STREET VIBRATIONS FALL
RALLY- 19th Annual party in the street! &
Come ride the back roads of Northern Nevada
– Reno & Sparks main venues host rides to
wonderful scenic spots including Virginia City,
Carson City, Lake Tahoe, and more. Major
industry vendors, concerts & entertainment
plus Bike Builder Expo and Globe of Death. Registration pkg includes many activities &
extra benefits for one low fee. http://www.
roadshowsreno.com/street_vibrations.php or
call 775-329-7469. OCTOBER
OCTOBER 3-6
LAS VEGAS, NV. Las Vegas BikeFest…Ridin’
Vegas Style! October 3-6, 2013! Glamour &
Glitz; Twists & Turns; City Lights & Desert
Terrain … Live Entertainment; $10,000 Poker
Run; Bike Giveaways; Artistry in Iron,…; 100’s
of Vendors; Fun, Fun and More Fun…It’s Las
Vegas
BikeFest!!! Registration starts as low as $30 and
includes event t-shirt, rally pin, commemorative
gift…fun and excitement. Can you handle it?!
You don’t want to miss Las Vegas BikeFest
2013 … Ridin’ Vegas Style! Contact Kristy Lee
Gildner Email
[email protected] Website http://
www.lasvegasbikefest.com Phone
702-216-5845
OCTOBER 6
VALENCIA, CA. Valencia Classic Car &
Gourmet Food Fest benefiting the Santa Clarita
Valley Sheriff ’s Foundation. Featuring a
cavalcade of chromed-out classics, and an
armada of gourmet food trucks serving up a
variety of delicious offerings. From 10am-3pm
at the Valencia Auto Center on Creekside Road,
Valencia, CA. This event is free!
OCTOBER 11
REDDING, CA. Cruisin’ The County – Big
Bike Weekend – The Last Hoorah for the
Riding Season honoring public servants and
veterans. Supports the Missing In America
Project –who provide honor and respect to
those who have served this country by securing
a final resting place for these forgotten heroes
throughout the country. The party’s in Redding,
California (Oct 11-13) with pre-registration from
$15-50 and a chance to win a set of Dunlop
Tires (through any Cycle Gear store). Contact
Connie Email
[email protected]
OCTOBER 12
PHELAN, CA Set Free 11th Annual Poker run.
Presented by the Servants for Christ
MC. Signups for the Run from 8 to 10 AM,
sign up at the Screaming Chicken in Devore or
at the T-Bird, 3936 Phelan Rd, Phelan. Singles
$10 Couples $15. Bike games such as slow ride,
loud pipes, tire toss, tattoo contest. Vendors, live
music, food large prize raffle, 50/50 raffle
Contact Bob Blaylock Email setfreebob@yahoo.
com
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Story & Photos by Randy Twells &
courtesy of Howie/Biggs H-D
Armed Forces Day—What better timing to really
show our military service personnel, both active
duty, wounded warriors and vets, how much we
appreciate them and their service. But how can
we help in a practical way? Clint August, KGBFM 101.5 radio personality in San Diego learned
over 11 years ago of an all-volunteer organization
called Home Front San Diego that helps families
of active duty personnel deployed abroad, who
often struggle financially or logistically without
their service member at home. They provide help
for anything that an active duty military person or
their family might need such as groceries, help to
pay an unexpected bill, or baby furniture, or other
necessities.
So Clint founded The May Ride to support Home
Front San Diego. This year’s 11th Annual event
hosted at Biggs Harley-Davidson set the scene
with the side street at Biggs lined with colorful
flags representing all the military branches of
service and their various units, teams and groups
including POW/MIA, placed here by The Flag
Man of Oceanside, ready for the breeze to fly
them proudly. Starting out with a US Navy Color
Guard presentation, a special 60’ X 30’ American
flag was unfurled for the occasion, the National
Anthem was sung, and the Purple Heart Pledge
was recited. Cpl. Michael Fox was our Grand
Marshall, and did a live remote with Clint for the
Armed Forces Day KGB audience. So opened the
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11th Annual May Ride!
435 riders took off on the Poker Run, as vendors
and other visitors started mingling. Clint August
being such a recognized personality in San Diego,
and so involved in his own local community, he
draws many sponsors such as the East County
Cruisers Car Club to organize the Car and Bike
Show. Lloyd’s Collision & Loose Cannon Customs
were only too happy to provide the custom made
trophies & awards. All the bands playing The
May Ride donate their performances—including
singer Josh D’Amigo (who Clint made sure to note
is “single and lookin’, ladies!”) and bands Circle 7
& Trinity. Professional wrestler Chuck Palumbo
& his band 3 Spoke Wheel was also scheduled
to play as they have each year prior, but had to
cancel his appearance due to Discovery Channel
shooting schedule changes. However to fill the
need in stepped Robert Emery & the May Ride
All-Star Band, made up of members from other
bands: Hitman Honey, Jane’s Diction, Vicious
Fishes & Mud Wolf. And they sounded Great!!
Mike’s BBQ (which is the biker friendly spot of
choice for a monthly multi-dealer cooperative
Bike Night this season, served up killer barbecue
lunch, and on this bright sunny warm day you
could also enjoy a wonderful snow cone or other
tropical delight from the Half a Haole booth.
But all through the day, we were reminded of
our day’s purpose, with opportunity to visit with
the Home Front San Diego folks at their display,
and also meet vets here participating. Also here
with Corporal Michael Fox was Marine Corporal
Joshua Hotaling. Both vets have lower limb
prosthetics and their mission is to help their fellow
wounded warriors partly by participation at events
like The May Ride. And it was an opportunity
to express to real guys standing here in front of
us, our appreciation for their willingness to lay it
on the line. Cpl. Hotaling received an award for
Extraordinary Heroism & Sacrifice, and Cpl. Fox
received one for Service to Wounded Warriors,
presented by Loose Cannon Customs.
In keeping with this theme, California State
Assembly Member 75th District Marie Waldron
presented Clint onstage with a Certificate of
Recognition to The May Ride for outstanding
efforts and dedication in helping San Diego
County military and their families through Home
Front San Diego.
Meanwhile the music played, girls danced, the
Hooters ladies (delightfully tacky, yet unrefined)
sold raffle tickets in competition for bragging
rights making the most sales. The Guns & Buns
contest which turns the tables on the typical bikini
contest and lets the Ladies have a little taste of
justice, crowned the winner with an actual jeweled
tiara. He was a vision of manliness in chest hair
and rhinestones… Meanwhile the Beachside
Bruisers and Hidden City Derby Girls were here
promoting roller derby and making for great
photo opps! Families with kids attending also
homed in on the jumpie castle and blow up lion
for some great fun.
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I stopped and chatted with Chuck from the Law
Tigers who sponsored the stage and the upper
deck view trailer, always so willing to help out
with The May Ride very generously. Nice guy.
And he always has a supply of Quick Throttle at
his display!
Two larger than life elements today were Randie
Rage/Team RB Freestyle, and SoCal Customs
top fuel nitrous drag bikes doing full-on burnouts
down the pipe between taped off crowds cheering
them on. After the dragster bikes left nice rubber
tire tracks down the middle of the street and
disappeared in a nitrous cloud, and I checked my
camera for debris, Randie and Birdman suited
up and defied gravity. Low speeds, high skill
level to do stunts that on any other occasion by
your average crotch rocket jockey would result
in a hospital stay… you know, you’ve seen the
YouTube videos!
Wounded Warrior Homes with founder Mia
Roseberry was here to reach out to riders for her
event the following week, WWH’s mission?—
helping wounded warriors recover at their own
pace in a dormitory style home that continues the
camaraderie while they heal.
And, what about the returning vet who could
benefit from a sweet loving companion or service
dog? Big Paws Canine Foundation was here,
with a large yet gentle working companion dog
demonstrating what they do.
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The Tom Mattingly May Ride Chapter Challenge
prize of $500 was won by Biggs HOG, which is
so supportive of all military causes, having many
active duty and retired or post military members
in their ranks. Among some other challenges were,
who wore the oldest KGB shirt? The wearer of a
vintage KGBROXU shirt won a prize from Clint.
A challenge on what active duty military member
at the event had the longest time in the service got
an award for Josh Fennell with 13 years of service
so far, and who rode in on a sportbike! Go Josh!
So I went over to the Car & Bike Show and drooled
over machines that bring back the good old days.
The Best of Show for the cars was a really nicely
appointed 1923 Ford T-bucket, one of so many
beautiful vintage cars & trucks on display. Then
the Bike Show winner almost escaped before I
could shoot his photo with what looks to be an
H-D Road Glide with many understated but
uber-cool features like the custom front wheel
and deep, dark mesmerizing paint with an inner
golden brown glow, and custom bagger kit and
tailpipes. Awesome.
All along there were prizes handed out, plus raffles
and auctions. The Poker Run high hand was a full
house and won $500. Low hand was total garbage
(well that’s not the word Clint used..!!) and won-$100!
Part of the deal for being a vendor at a charity
event is, to offer up a donation of some product
or service you sell, for a prize. So there were a
lot of prizes! The many Raffle prizes donated
included a Patriot Suspension fork kit. Good
Neighbor Tattoo donated 8 Auction prizes of 5
hr/$600 sessions. Other donated auction items
were: Barona Valley Ranch & Casino Weekend
Package with golf, a Scala Rider G9 double
headset package, and ADA Flooring donated
$1000 worth of flooring… I did a double take at
yes, the pot bellied pig “Dyson” chillin’ under the
table at the ADA table, Dyson doesn’t know he is
a pig, he just knows he’s with his people…
All said and done, about 4,500 people attending
overall and over 70 vendors, The May Ride raised
about $14,000 this year 100% of which goes
right to Home Front San Diego! Next year, The
May Ride will again be on Armed Forces Day,
Saturday May 17, 2014 - will you be there?
See more photos from The May Ride at www.
quickthrottle.com in the 2013 Gallery!!
Help the cause at www.homefrontsandiego.org
THIS JUST IN!
Biggs Harley-Davidson of San Marcos is one of ten
Harley-Davidson dealerships in the United States being
recognized this year for their 25 years as a continuous
family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership.
“One of the primary reasons the Harley-Davidson
brand has such tremendous customer loyalty is because
of the efforts of dealers such as Richard Lillibridge,” said
Michael Kennedy, Harley-Davidson’s Vice President
of North America. “We are proud to have Richard
Lillibridge as part of the Harley-Davidson family.”
Biggs Harley-Davidson has been in the North County
San Diego area since 1988.
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EVERY NIGHT - FREE DRUNK RIDER PICKWhen you feel unable to Ride, Decide to call 1-800649-4749 and we will pick you up, You and your
Motorcycle, Sidecar, or Trike and take you both
SAFLEY home FREE OF CHARGE!!! This service
is offered to ALL riders in the North San Diego
County area. Call Rix Eden at 1-800-646-4749.
MONDAYS
PAID IN FULL M/M FAMILY BIKE NITE
We have Prizes, 50/50,Trophy for bike of the night,
Kids Freeze Dance, all age Cha Cha Slide, Cupid
Shuffle and the Electric Slide. Location is Nick’s
Super Burgers 1712 W. Orangethorpe Ave. Fullerton,
CA. 92833 contact Pastor Martin Lopez @714-3152817, See You There!
TUESDAYS
TORO BAR & GRILL
Bike Nights 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the
month. All-you-can-eat BBQ or Taco
Bar, $5. Margaritas, $2.50 tap. 1465 Rio
Rancho Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM
87124 www.riorancho-inn.com
FATBURGER
In Carson, CA. great people, great food, drawing
prizes, trophy for best bike and 50/50. Pass the word,
everyone is welcome. 501 E. Albertoni St. #C, Carson,
90746. 310-225-5535.
WEDNESDAYS
MR. D’S BAR & GRILL, LAS VEGAS
Free burgers and dogs, great drink
specials, and our famous Wet T-Shirt
contest.
Wednesday is also ladies night - they get
$2 well drinks and domestic beers, $3 call
drinks & imports. 1810 S Rainbow Blvd Las Vegas,
NV 89146
BIKE NIGHT AT THE STARTING GATE!
Every Wednesday, 6-9 PM, rain or
shine, sponsored by Quick Throttle
Magazine. Offering $4 spaghetti
dinners and drink specials, best bike trophy, raffles
and prizes. 5052 Katella Los Alamitos 562-598-8957
contact Jim for special events 714 -350-0772
BIG DADDY’S SPORTS LOUNGE
Happy Hour Prices on Well, Wine and
Draft. $1.00 Jello Shots - 1/2 price
Burgers. Free Raffles - Off track betting!
10618 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix (Cave
Creek and Peoria) 602-861-1034 www.bigdaddysaz.com
ERIN’S SHEPPARDS
$3.00 Jack Daniels - $3.00 Sailor Jerry Rum - $2.50
Domestic Bottles
3114 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-404-2300
LUCKY’S LOUNGE
Bike Night every 2nd & 4th Wed. Bike Parking
Provided, Food Specials. $3 Draft Beer All Night, $1
7 oz. Beer w/Shot purchase. 9800 Montgomery NE
Ste. 8 & 9. Albuquerque, NM 87111, 505-323-4490
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CRUISE NIGHT IN EL CAJON
El Cajon Blvd., Downtown
Eastland, 2620 E. Workman Ave. W. Covina, 91791
www.bikersforchris.org
THURSDAYS
SATURDAYS
Hotrods Bike Nights every 1st
Thursday of the month. 6pm Close. Featuring: Dual Dyno
Drags, Burnout Pit, Bike Show with prizes, Beer
Garden, BBQ Pit, Drink Specials and Live Music!
10500 E Old Vail Rd. Tucson, AZ 85747
520-202-0987 www.hotrodsoldvail.com
SILVER DOLLAR SATURDAYS
Jump start your ride with San Diego Harley-Davidson
& our Motofuco Cafe in Little Italy! Every Saturday
morning we’ll have a complimentary Flapjack
Breakfast! A perfect way to start you ride and weekend!
San Diego Harley in Little Italy: 2400 Kettner Blvd.
SD CA 92101
215 SALOON
Bike Night 4 PM-Midnight. Enjoy
$10 domestic buckets, $5. Jagerbombs,
Ladies 2-for-1 drinks 8-Midnight, Lg.
1-topping pizza $8.99. Join us for
our 2-year Anniversary in June - huge party, cash
giveaways, drawings and more! 4145 S Grand Canyon
Ave, Ste 109-111 (West off I-215 & Flamingo). See us
on Facebook at 215 Saloon
ROADHOUSE BIKER CHURCH
Meets every Saturday Night at 7pm. Join us on the
first Saturday of every month for Spoke N Word with
awesome guest musicians, guest speakers and food.
Check out our website for rides, runs and more info.
www.roadhousebikerchurch.org 255 W. Benedict, San
Bernardino, CA. 92408. 909-889-7136
NICANTONI’S
Stop by the NE corner of Warner and McQueen.
Every Thursday at 6:30 to enjoy Free Wings, $2 bottles
and drafts, $2 off pitchers and $1 off wine and mixed
drinks. 1430 W. Warner Rd. #136, Gilbert, AZ 85233
480-892-2234, www.nicantonis.com Check us out on
Facebook!
JIMMY D’s BAR & GRILL
$2.00 Breakfast Special 7 Days a Week
Daily Lunch Specials. SPECIALS on Food and Drink
Every Thursday Night for Bike Night
2017 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 602-867-0255
DIRTY DOGG SALOON
Come see the Famous Dirty Dogg
Girls do their thang! Enjoy LIVE
MUSIC Weekly! $3- 16oz Bud Light Designated Bike Parking - Free raffles
10409 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 - - 480368-8095
CRUISE NIGHT IN LA MESA
Downtown La Mesa
FRIDAYS
CHESTER’S HD
The 1st Friday of every month is
Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in
Downtown Mesa from 6pm – 10pm.
Free and open to all bikers. Sturgis Style parking right
on Main Street. 2 blocks of Main Street shut down
just for bikers! Call 480-894-0404 or www.chestershd.
com
VINTAGE BIKE NIGHT
The 3rd Friday of every month is
Vintage Bike Night in downtown Las
Vegas. Come check out cool classic
bikes - Cafe Racers, Custom Bikes, Classic Harleys,
Retro Sport Bikes & Scooters. Jammin’ line-up of live
music, live body painting, artists and vendors, food
and drink specials. Starts at 7pm. Located at The Arts
Factory 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Presented by Las
Vegas Dyno Tech 702.644.9412. Check out photos on
facebook - facebook.com/LVDynoTech
FRIDAY BIKER FELLOWSHIP
Hosted by Bikers for Christ SVG. 7 PM, Starbucks-
BLACK SHEEP SO. CAL
REGIONAL BREAKFAST
First Saturday of every month (rain or shine), 9am at
Rosa Café & Tortilla Factory, 28134 Jefferson Ave.
in Temecula, $7 includes breakfast, beverage, tax/tip
and door prizes. 909-600-2694
THE LIVE RIDE CELEBRATION SERVICE
Every Saturday night @5:00pm, 6245 Sylvan Drive,
Simi Valley, CA 93063, 805-306-0042.
www.liveride.org.
SUNDAYS
The GASLAMP in LONG BEACH
Join us every Sunday for live rock
and blues bands! Best Bike Trophy,
Killer BBQ, and Great Food and
Drink specials, along with our gorgeous beer hostess
on the patio. Raffles, 50/50, biker girl fashion shows,
bike wash and chili cook offs and vendors will take the
last Sunday of every month. Big outdoor patio and
ample parking.
THE BIKER CHURCH
Rushing Wind Ministries meets every Sunday at 10
a.m. at our new location: 4168 Avenida
De La Plata suite 101, Oceanside, CA.
92054. Join us for rockin’ worship music,
street-level teaching by Pastor Z., and a
lunch ride following every service. Call
760-940-0257 for more info.
BIBLE STUDY AT KENNEDY’S
Warriors of the Cross MC hosts a weekly Bible Study
every Sunday 10:30 am at Kennedy’s Custom Cycles
3028 San Luis Rey Rd. Oceanside CA 92058. Call
Coolhand 619 370 9924 for additional information.
THE GARDEN, a church at 86th St. and McDonald
in Scottsdale, AZ loves its bikers! Senior Pastor Gene
James and Motorcycle Minister Rick Black conduct a
“Bike Blessing” after service every second Sunday of
every month. You will receive a decal, a patch, then
ride off in our gorgeous weather on a random ride,
then a bite to eat and fellowship at a restaurant chosen
by the group. Service starts at 10AM, Bike Blessing
follows. For more info, hit [email protected].
Story & Photos by Randy Twells
San Diego, CA— The Cal-Diego Paralyzed
Veterans Association holds its annual Ride, Strive
& Roll event --this year was on May 4, to benefit
several programs for paralyzed vets--- the Sports
& Recreation program which usually involves
some type of wheeled assist, be it a wheelchair,
powerchair or other type of assist. Also, the
MotorSports program which allows paralyzed
vets to participate in performance or recreational
driving through hand-controlled vehicles, and
an Active Standing Sports Program which
involves the entire family. Through this program,
individuals with paralysis are able to stand up
through the use of a ParaGolfer/ParaMobile and
participate in activities such as golf, archery, and
even going down to the sandy beaches.
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- So as motorcyclists Ride, whether with disabled
plates or not, all Strive, and all pretty much ROLL
in one way or another be it on two motorcycle
wheels, 3 trike wheels, a wheelchair, powerchair
or other means of mobility, to support our
paralyzed vets.
The Warriors of the Cross motorcycle club have
stepped up several years in a row now to help
this event happen. The Warriors take charge of
the registration, card pull, coffee and pastries at
Kennedy’s Custom Cycles in Oceanside. Then the
Warriors led the 46-mile run south along the coast to
the VA Medical Center in beautiful La Jolla for the
mid-point card stop, where the Warriors tent is set up
near the Cal-Diego PVA offices. Then back on the
ride down the coast for the last half blast and boom
there you are soaking up the sun, breeze and coastal
view from the rooftop deck of Sweetwater HarleyDavidson, pulling your final card at the party.
Kickin’ back up there with awesome Tex Mex
served by 5 Loaves & 2 Fishes, cold drinks and
plenty of both, we got a treat with music from
Gorgeous George and the Gentlemen Jammers,
a dubious looking lot who nevertheless plays a
darn good repertoire of classic rock songs, and
puts a very authentic sound on each one. They
had me at Stray Cat Strut and kept me all the way
to the Doobies’ Listen to the Music. In between
we had I Got a Line On You Babe and My Little
Runaway, among dozens of other favorites.
I mention music here also because part of the
mix here was to have displays and exhibits by
and about everything that helps anyone paralyzed
to function better. One example, Wheelchair
Dancers is a group that helps wheelchair bound
people to get out and dance. They demonstrated
this nicely right there as the Jammers did their
thing, encouraging inquiries. Another display had
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some shirts that proclaimed, no buttons, yet they
had buttons—ok, this is the Hand Aid Foundation
which if you’ve ever even had a thumb injury
from a jerked handlebar, you know how hard
it is to button a button. Let alone struggle with
paralysis and have this issue. The shirt looks like a
regular shirt with buttons, but behind the button is
a Velcro closure! Thank you!
of suicide that tragically claims some is necessary,
in order to help our disabled ones face life head
on, and not give up.
Next I noted the San Diego Adaptive Sports
Foundation display whose mission is as they state,
“improving the quality of life of children and
adults with physical disabilities through sports
and recreation.”
Finally I noted a man with an interesting machine
that he sat on, or in—no wait, he was standing up
in it now— a mechanized lift/chair/support, this
is the Paramobile that Cal-Diego PVA supports—
that allows a paralyzed person to in effect stand
up or assume a vertical posture, and for example
hit a golf ball, or stand up to meet an able bodied
person at eye level, at the same physical stature.
This unit was here courtesy of the Stand Up and
Play Foundation.
Another important participant was SOSL,
Survivors of Suicide Loss- helping with Support,
Awareness and Prevention- since physical
disability can be so challenging, facing the reality
All these organizations are so deserving of
support and this event gave all the opportunity to
mingle and learn. Wheelchair Willie a long time
volunteer with Cal-Diego PVA was here helping
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out as was Pamela Brown our tireless event
organizer. A truly educational, fun and different
event!
Cal-Diego President James Miller and Treasurer
Greg Mottino joined Pamela at the stage along
with Executive Director Peter Ballantyne to do the
prizes, raffles and awards, and thanked everyone
for participating, volunteering and supporting,
and Sweetwater H-D’s generous hospitality. The
Black Jack winner Denise had a perfect hand of 21
and received 2 tickets to a Tim McGraw Concert
and Meet & Greet as her prize! Sweetwater GM
Anastasia Polles stopped in during the event to
add her support, and Bill Kennedy was here as
well, having participated in the run. Cal-Diego
PVA hopes to see you all again next year.
See more photos from Ride Strive & Roll 2013 at
http://quickthrottle.com/media-archive/2013-photo-gallery/
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Story by Art Hall with Randy Twells, Photos by Art Hall
Well another good year at another good charity event. Thunder on the Lot
had been raising monies for a multitude of children’s causes for 19 years
now and has collected about $4.5 million, thanks to all you generous people.
Ron and Yvette Emard, owners of Antelope Valley Harley Davidson, work
tirelessly to produce a very fulfilling weekend full of a wide variety of
activities and entertainment. The Thunder is created by the hundreds of motorcycles (Harleys) that show
up to support the cause and the Lot is a well developed Antelope Valley
Fairgrounds. I always like shows that are held at permanent venues as the
infrastructure is much more user friendly than that at temporary sites. (read
permanent restrooms) Also exhibit buildings, called “Barns”, provide shade
and even air conditioning for some relief from the mid-afternoon heat that
the news said was about 107 degrees. As well the food concessions are
permanent and offer up some pretty tasty items, my favorite of which is
enhanced by the smell of tri-tip on the grill. A full bar is also provided in the
beer pavilion shaded and misted seating area. Over 100 vendors of all types
filled the grounds giving you a chance to purchase merchandise that suited
your needs. Or just stroll and look at all the eye candy!
I arrived Saturday afternoon at about 3 pm, the heat of the day, and found
a rather light crowd. Most of the roughly 4500 that attended came later that
night. Sunday was much cooler at 93 degrees and attracted a much larger
crowd of nearly 10,000 which is about what last year’s figures were. Speaking
of figures, Ron said about $150,000 was collected to distribute to the over
20 charities administered by the “Kids Charities of Antelope Valley”. Both
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days were pretty windy and blew out the jumping of Metal Mulisha FMX,
supercross, motocross and MMA teams.
Saturday has a $10 admission because name bands perform and this year
was the well known “Great White” preceded by Judge Jackson, the Bullfrog
Blues Band and MLC. A good size crowd filled the seating area. There is
also another stage in the outside car show area that had some pretty talented
musicians playing until 10:30 pm. Sunday is free to enter but still features a
full main stage of bands starting at 11:30 and going until 5pm. The inside
car show is an air conditioned Barn that held some very fine vehicles with
serious paint and chrome. These cars just couldn’t be subjected to the dirt
and dust blown around by the feisty winds.
Another barn held the Bike Show which is hands-on organized & executed
by AVHD’s GM, Scott Kellerman, and drew a fine lot of competitors for the
dozens of trophies in several classes. Scott presented the prestigious Best
of Show trophy to Sam & Dawndra Baldi for their “Lost Angel”, a labor of
love in tribute to their granddaughter who was tragically lost before birth due
to their daughter’s miscarriage; the story of their journey last year at Sturgis
without Lost Angel was published in our Oct. 2012 issue. Since then,
bringing this bike to completion in her honor has been their mission, and
she will finally make it to Sturgis for the AMD and Rat’s Hole competitions
this summer. Meanwhile, Best of Show at Thunder on the Lot along with
other awards in the meantime, has attested to the inspiration she fueled.
There was also a special area for custom import cars, boats, and RV’s.
Something for everybody with enough to make it a full day. There is also a
carnival that ran all day both days with rides and games suitable for adults
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and children.
Maybe the “Lot” is where the temporary race course was set up for the
drifting demonstrations as they created some “Thunder” of their own.
I did a very fun ride along, the only problem being it was way too short
due to a late schedule. Also on the same course were the big bike stunt
riders that performed some unique tricks and even had a female tandem
rider on one bike. Both of these had several time slots on both days so you
wouldn’t miss them due to the many other things to see and do. The “Lot”
shares the burnout pit which was a new event to me as they use cars and not
motorcycles. The car is staged on a steel plate used in road construction so
they don’t burn holes in the asphalt parking lot. Sunday started early with a poker run beginning at the Harley Dealership
with sign ups from 7:30 until 10:00. I’ll just say that I made it there before
the registration closed and learned that a pretty large number of over 300
riders had joined in. Sunday also saw many more locally based booths for
children’s activities, a community stage for emerging performers, a Barn full
of kids games and of course the trophy presentations for cars, bikes and a
Harley-Davidson Bike giveaway.
I’ll wrap it up with a quote from Ron and Yvette. “Our mission remains firm: to
help the kids in our community who truly need it most. We are proud to be associated
with all of you who support this mission year after year. We thank each and every
one of you who have sacrificed time, effort, and financial support to make Thunder
On The Lot such an enormous success.
See more Thunder photos at
http://quickthrottle.com/media-archive/2013-photo-gallery/
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By Digger Dave
M.I.A.P……If you’re not
familiar with this acronym don’t feel
alone. Most of us have the M.I.A
part down but the “P” is a stickler
trying to associate a word that goes
along with the rest. Quick Throttle
received an email from “Sparklz”
in Tucson asking if we would be
interested in providing coverage for
an upcoming M.I.A.P event, the first
one in the Phoenix area. With Quick
Throttle being a huge supporter of
our troops and anything associated
with our military, past and present,
we jumped on it with a resounding
“Hell Yea!..Ummm What is it?”
Always being curious about things,
I’ll have to admit I did a search on
them (as some of you may be doing
right now) rather than wait on a
response. I was astounded, how
could this be? I had no idea at all
that this was actually happening on
a National level.
M.I.A.P…”Missing
In
America Project”. If you’re like me,
then you’re probably thinking that
this is about…well, missing people.
In a way it is, but it’s at a level that
I’m sure many of us have no clue
about. Being a Military support
based organization that provides
help in locating the cremains of
UNCLAIMED American Veterans.
The word “Unclaimed” threw
me off, how is it a Veteran can
go “unclaimed”? I’m going to let
M.I.A.P tell us what it is they do:
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“The initial focus of the
MIA Project is a massive, nation-wide
effort to locate, identify and inter the
unclaimed remains of forgotten veterans.
This task will be executed through the
combined, cooperative efforts of members
of the American Legion, other volunteer
service and veteran organizations,
local Funeral Homes, State Funeral
Commissions, State and National
Veterans Administration Agencies,
and the State and National Veterans
Cemetery Administrations. Local, state
and national laws must be followed
in the identification, claiming process
and proper interment of the unclaimed
remains of forgotten veterans.”
I was still at a loss
understanding how a Veteran could
go “unclaimed”; it just didn’t register
in my feeble brain. I started doing a
little research but info on the subject
of how our Vets were “lost” was slim
to nothing at best. It turns out they
weren’t really “lost” but had been
cremated and then the cremains
were never picked up, therefore they
sat on Mortuary shelves waiting for
someone to claim them and give
them the proper Military burial they
deserved.
I attended the event not
really understanding what was
happening other than some of
our Veterans were going to finally
receive the full Veteran internment
they deserved. I talked to Sparklz
(Natalya) and her husband Blaze
(Michael) Nelson at the event and
I was promptly speechless. At that
particular service there was one
Veteran whose cremains had been
unclaimed, sitting in a Mortuary
for 58 years!! Two others had been
unclaimed for 56 years and 3 more
for 55 years, with the shortest length
of time being 33 years unclaimed!
That was mind boggling, and at the
same time very emotional realizing
that these decorated Veterans from
WWI and WWII were finally getting
the burial with full honors they so
much deserved. On that particular
day in Phoenix at the National
Memorial Cemetery 27 unclaimed
Veterans were finally laid to rest.
We all know that in the
biker community there are a heck of
a lot of Veterans, and with this being
the first ever M.I.A.P in the Phoenix
area the turnout of riders was huge!
I was at the cemetery awaiting the
arrival of the procession when I
realized this was a lot bigger than I
had thought. Looking to the south I
spotted 3 news choppers hovering in
various places, and they stayed there.
Finally they started moving a little
bit closer, meaning the procession
was about to “round the bend”
heading to the ceremony. Police and
Fire units suddenly started rolling in
from the OPPOSITE direction, and
there were a bunch of them. They set
up at the entrance to the cemetery,
stood at attention and saluted as
soon as the pack was visible. It took
over 40 minutes for the pack and
the ensuing train of cages to finally
make it thru the entrance. Veterans
and their families, state dignitaries,
along with those simply wishing to
honor our Veterans packed the area
solid. It was quite a sight to behold,
old, young, newborn, disabled, all
came together for one purpose, to
pay our respects.
From here I’m just going
to let M.I.A.P describe what their
mission is all about, but first here is
a poem written by Helen Glass (who
turned 90 the next day), whom I was
honored to meet and speak with. Her
brother was one of the “lost”.
“I did my best in the fight
To help keep peace
Just glad that I came home
Safe and in one piece
Then I departed this life
And one day somehow got “lost” along
the way.
I and other unfortunates
Just like me
Unwanted, unclaimed,
How sad that must be
So, then I say but Not in jest
I am finally going to be
“put to rest”
With full honors
A military ceremony
And I ask Dear God
Will they play “Taps” for me?
No longer unclaimed
Or “forgotten” are we
Someone did care
They must have heard our prayer
We are no longer “Missing in America”
We have been “found”
Finally, to be with other veterans
Here in this hallowed ground!
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“THANK YOU FROM
GRATEFUL
MISSING IN AMERICA
VETERANS”
I wrote this if I were a spokesman for
these Veterans finally being given the
full Military Honors they deserve.”
-Helen Anderson Rickard Glass, US
Navy WW2 Veteran, Life Member
American Legion since June 1945.
About M.I.A.P (by M.I.A.P with
their permission)
Arizona Structure:
Ed Torres, Southern AZ
Coordinator
Michael “Blaze” Nelson, AZ State
Escort Team Leader
Natalya “Sparklz” Nelson, Media
Coordinator
Gary and Liz Bartel, AZ State
Chaplains
“MIAP is NOT a
motorcycle club, but we are
dependent upon and have strong
relationships with various clubs
throughout the State of AZ. These
clubs ride in support of MIAP
Missions.
MIAP is NOT a political
organization. Politicians support
us, but when they are at a MIAP
event, they are never permitted to
campaign, speechify, or speak of
politics. They represent the Veteran
Community.
MIAP AZ works closely
with the VA at the Regional Office,
National Cemetery in Cave Creek
AZ, and the Southern Arizona
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Veterans Memorial Cemetery in
Sierra Vista.
MIAP AZ works closely
with the various County Indigent
Burial
Services
and
County
Fiduciaries (each County calls them
by a different name).
MIAP is endorsed by the
American Legion (Resolution 24).
MIAP AZ is endorsed by the
Arizona Funeral Home, Cemetery
and
Cremation
Association
(AFCCA).
Our Procedures:
It must be made absolutely clear that
the Funeral Homes and the Funeral
Home Association (AFCCA) are
our friends and allies. They help us
whenever and wherever they can.
They truly recognize the unfortunate
circumstances
of
unclaimed
human remains (cremains), and
especially the unclaimed Cremains
of American Veterans. We have
the Endorsement of the AFCCA
and the strong assistance of its
members. Unclaimed cremains are
in no way a reflection on any funeral
home, crematory or cemetery.
Unfortunately life happens, and
many people outlive relatives, die
indigent or without located friends
knowing they have passed. MIAP
steps in to help the Veterans.
After establishing a relationship
with an individual funeral home,
MIAP is invited by that funeral
home to share in the information
they have on unclaimed cremains.
We sign a privacy statement and
we do not share information
concerning the unclaimed, except
with the Veteran Administration.
Never more than 2 people in the
MIAP organization have access to
the personal information about the
cremated remains.
We submit the names of the
unclaimed
to
the
Veterans
Administration. They are set up to
handle requests but as you might
imagine, in today’s world the wheels
churn slowly so nationally we try
not to over burden them. MIAP is
respectful of their time and help.
When we receive the names of
known Veterans back from the VA,
we complete more paperwork where
we actually take responsibility
for the Cremains and act as their
surrogate family. This paperwork
is kept on file at MIAP National as
well as with the local funeral home
and the Veterans Administration.
Shortly thereafter MIAP takes
care of custody and control of the
cremains and they are respectfully
moved, usually by the participating
funeral homes, to a staging funeral
home in market segments.
The cremains are respectfully stored
there until we have a number that
will warrant an HONOR MISSION.
In AZ we try to do our Missions in
the early Spring and early Fall.
Traditionally we will have over 125
motorcycle riders from clubs all over
the State of AZ, and many from
our bordering States. In addition
we usually expect over 30 cars,
pickup trucks, etc. There are always
3 flag lines, one while loading the
Cremains into the hearse, one while
removing for placement in the Place
of Honor and a third prior to being
placed in their INDIVIDUAL
proper burial vault.
Military from across the State
participate, an Honor Detail carries
the cremains from the funeral home
to the hearse, and a Military Honor
Guard carries from the hearse to
the Place of Honor and then to
the cremains vault. The VA and
various Veteran organizations are
present to help as well as many civic
groups volunteering their services on
Mission Day.
Cremains come to us in cans, bags,
and cardboard boxes. They are
buried in beautiful urns with the
deceased Veteran’s name, date of
birth, date of death, and branch of
service engraved on their urn.
To learn more about Missing
In America Project in Arizona
please visit our website www.
MIAPArizona.org and facebook
page www.facebook.com/MIAP.
SouthernArizona”
Thank
you
M.I.A.P
for what you do, and thank YOU
Veterans for your service and your
sacrifice. MIAP is national, for more
info on what may be happening in
your state please visit:
http://www.miap.us
Ride Safe~~Ride Free
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