AUGUST 2013 5 6 AUGUST 2013 Few things compare to a motorcycle ride through Southern California. What if you could enjoy the open road with the cast from FX’s hit show Sons of Anarchy? That’s exactly what you can do on Sunday, August 25th at the 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally benefiting our military through the national 07 - BOOT RIDE nonprofit, The Boot Campaign. The 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally 09 - ROAD TEST: CVO IN IDYLWILD takes place on Sunday, August 25th in Los Angeles, CA. This one-of-a-kind ride allows you to role with the cast – Kim Coates, Mark Boone Jr., and Theo Rossi just to name a few – of FX’s Sons of Anarchy and our nation’s fearless military veterans. Ride spots are extremely limited to ensure an intimate VIP experience for all riders.

In 2010, the cast of FX’s Sons of Anarchy joined the Boot Campaign’s network of celebrity supporters when they posed for their official “Boot Photo”. Since then, the cast has become a powerful advocate of the Boot Campaign not only through the annual Boot Ride and Rally, but also through various speaking engagements, media appearances and fundraising events throughout the year.

“I’m proud to be an Ambassador for the Boot Campaign, and couldn’t be more excited to participate in the 3rd Annual Boot Ride & Rally,” said Theo Rossi, actor on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. “I am in complete awe of our military men & women and their families, and seeing the general public come from all over to participate, wear their boots 13 - SONS OF ANARCHY and embrace this event, is truly inspiring.” The Ride rolls out from the coast and 17 - LEGENDS OF THE WEST straight into the Rally (party time!) at the Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant 18 - ELKO JAMBOREE on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. At the Rally, rock out to performances 21- 13TH LEVEL by Blackberry Smoke, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, and other surprise 22 - STREET VIBES guests. You can snap photos of your favorite Sons of Anarchy cast member 27 - THE GLOBE OF DEATH on the Red Carpet, and much more! This year, the Boot Campaign has 28 - RIDE & EVENT CALENDAR a special surprise in store to benefit This one-of-a-kind experience Southern California Veterans affected allows you to ride alongside Theo 34 - RENO ROAD TRIP by homelessness. Hands down, Rossi, Kim Coats and many this is a party like none you’ve ever others, as they are joined on the 37 - SHAGDAD experienced! highway by members of our military and end up at the Happy 40 - WEEKLY EVENTS The Boot Ride and Rally is an annual Ending Bar and Restaurant on event that has raised more than Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd for a party that includes performances 48 - AS I SEE IT... $100,000 to provide direct assistance Featuring Cast from FX’s to military, past and present, and their by Blackberry Smoke and other families through the Boot Campaign. Sons of Anarchy. The Boot surprise guests. Campaign ride is Sunday, Single Boot Ride tickets start Being auctioned off is a 1954 at $150/person with premium Ride tickets start at $150/ person. Your August 25th in L.A. And Harley Davidson Sportster packages available. Only 500 ride Ride ticket also gets you into the Rally. benefits military through the donated from Bruce Willis’ private spots available! Read more about The You can purchase a Rally only ticket; collection. Boot Campaign and The Boot Ride prices start at $35/ person. Get your national nonprofit. and Rally now. tickets now: http://BootRide.com

8 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 9 Story: Gary Koz Mraz Photos: Ron Sinoy/Mraz are no ski lifts, no Holiday Inns, Carl’s Jr. or even will help those passenger miles glide comfortably. Starbucks. No reason for thousands of cagers to Heated hand grips, cruise control that’s easily Over 22 million humans tread the hallowed clog the miles of these magnificent mountain operable via controls on the right handlebar, and ground we call Southern California. And get this, roads. Cheesy tourist T-shirts and snow globes just ABS contribute to its list of touring luxuries. the California tourism website touts that we were don’t exist here, and that’s the way we riders like it. Another luxury item is its one button power the destination for 208.6 million person-trips in It’s the perfect destination to let the high RPM of locking system. Owners can lock or unlock the 2011 (It’s why the freeways are always crowded). city stress unwind and just idle a while. ignition, saddlebags and Tour-Pak luggage using A person-trip is defined as a visitor trip made to a the key fob. The fob is an important device to the specific location and does not tally multiple stops This weekend’s jaunt is on Harley Davidson’s CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide as it also activates within the specified location on a single trip. most expensive motorcycle: the 2013 CVO Electra the Smart Security System, and the bike won’t start Glide Ultra Classic. At $37,599, or $38,599 for the unless the key fob is within range. So, just where do Southern Californians get 110th Anniversary Edition, branding is king and I away from…Southern Californians? Idyllwild of counted 30 Harley bar and shield logo displayed Launching onto the freeway, this motor-journalist course. Smack dab in the middle of a 120-mile on everything from air valve caps to headlamps. is reminded why we love Harley Davidson so radius is a motorcycling sweet spot. Nestled high This Tribal Orange/Dark Slate/Inferno Orange much. The TC110 engine is immediately palpable, atop Mt. San Jacinto, a little more than two hours with Thunderblade graphics CVO trumpets: “I taking this 900 lb. bike (1400 lbs with two riders away from L.A., San Diego or Brawley (barring have arrived” in style and comfort. Both rider and luggage) into the fast lane with unbridled fury. Carmageddon) lays this peaceful motorcycling and passenger are in control of the independently Damn this bike sounds good stock! How the hell paradise. Idyllwild has no tourist attractions; there adjustable heated seats, while lumbar support do they do that? If this motorcycle meets the new “80 dB at fifty feet” California law for all 2013 motorcycles, I am impressed. I need to see how well-behaved this behemoth is on the twisties, so off to the mountains we go.

The Glen Ivy Hot Springs is the perfect stop on your no-stress express Idyllwild weekend. Right off the 15 freeway in Corona, Glen Ivy was established in 1885 and has a long history of healing wary travelers; replete with Saunas, Jacuzzis, six pools and the Glen Ivy Mud Club. The red clay pulls toxins from your skin as it dries, and of course your partner will need help covering her body with the thick

10 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 11 system “Audio Bass Booster Ports” disc Brembo brakes offer consistent in the bottom liner of the Tour-Pak, stopping power. The 4-piston front vermillion clay. Basking in the and the 8GB iPod Nano, which and rear calipers with dual front sun, you’ll enjoy watching the comes as part of the package, is now rotor brake system is state-of-the- mud dry...literally. accessible via the hand controls. art and top-of-the-line. The Ultra Toss in Road Techs Zumo 660 GPS corners aggressively. The TC110 Continuing to Idyllwild, the navigation; it’s all standard gear on pulls ferociously up mountains sparsely trafficked State Route the CVO Ultra Classic. Girlfriend grades, and provides robust engine 74 (The Palms Scenic Byway) seems more impressed with the compression on the downgrade. The road becomes a sinewy ribbon lumbar support and extremely comfy power plant delivers, and the gas just past Hemet; the perfect seating. mileage is surprising. Fully laden road to start your weekend and fighting the mountain gravity for of recreational riding. It In downtown Idyllwild there are 16 three days, we averaged 36 mpg. connects to State Route 243 dining options, 30 retail shops, art into Idyllwild. The roads, galleries and salons offering Thai Next time you and your significant riding and weather just keep massage and aroma therapy, so this other ponder a relaxing riding getting better and better. is the place to get totally blissed out. getaway, remember Idyllwild. Winding effortlessly through Lodging at Silver Pines ranges from the cool pine forest at 6,000 On our second night, we ended up at $63.00 to $189 a night for a full-on feet, it’s a truly heavenly Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant cabin. Idyllwild offers a multitude climate. Idyllwild is riding literally 100 feet from Silver Pines of lodging options for every budget. Lodge. Without a doubt, the “Best The full throttle, high octane pace that has it all: 4 speakers (2 up front and 2 in back) Dining Deal” on the mountain. The of city life can be exhilarating, but with an amplifier that distributes 40 watts per food is excellent and affordable. sometimes the soul just needs time channel, an AM/FM receiver, CD and MP3 player They have beer, wine and Sake, to idle. even an intercom and CB, “it goes to 11”. The and My Moo Shu vegetable was awesome. Our entire bill for food and Silver Pines Lodge & Creekside Cabins drinks was forty bucks. - 25955 Cedar Street P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 659-4335 The trip home affords another http://www.silverpineslodge.com/ wonderfully twisty riding opportunity. The SR 74 connects to Paradise Corner Café - 61721 State SR 243 west. We pass the Diamond Highway 74 92561 (909) 659-0730 Zen Mountain Center Buddhist training and retreat. The ride Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant - We stayed at the Silver Pines Lodge & Creek down Mt. San Jacinto on this road 25840 Cedar Street Idyllwild, CA 92549 side Cabins and what a cool, laid-back scene is spectacular. Descending 4200 • (951) 659-2712 it is. Koi ponds, a creek and the pine forest are winding feet over the next 25 miles, your backyard. Silver Pines Lodge was built in you’re flushed out on the 10 Freeway Glen Ivy Hot Springs - 1923 and previously operated as the Rustic Tavern into Banning. High-performance dual http://www.glenivy.com/ Restaurant and the Rustic Theater movie house. It’s been an Inn since the early ‘50s. The Lodge sits on 1-1/2 acres of wooded pine forest overlooking Strawberry Creek. Each unit is individually decorated. Most rooms have fireplaces and about half have kitchens. Silver Pines also has individual Shangri-La and this friendly community hosts a cabins, a duplex and triplex, and 5 units connected variety of music festivals, Idyllwild Cinemafest and to the main lodge building. Every room has its art shows. On summer weekends every restaurant own refrigerator, bathroom, and bar is packed with Harleys, Metric cruisers cable TV and complimentary and sport bike riders. Jo-Ann’s Restaurant and bar coffee. This place is awesome, is literally the hub of downtown, offering riders and is only 2 blocks from the comfortable outdoor seating with a stage and main village. barbecue grills. With ample parking for hundreds of bikes, a large indoor restaurant offers more The 2013 Ultra Classic pumps seating and a full bar. This epicenter of downtown up the volume with a premium Idyllwild confirms my motorcycle mecca moniker. Harman Kardon audio system

12 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 13 Story by Ray Seidel How does Kurt like using Facebook and COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL – San Diego Twitter to reach fans and the international community? Kurt: Oh, it’s been great. I’m very cognizant We hook up with the cast at Comic- that I get to do what I do because of the fan Con just as we go to press for the very base of this show, and they’re very vocal fans, latest on the goings on in Charming and they’re very committed and they’re very appreciative – so I just feel it doesn’t require a and our favorite TV motorcycle ton of time from me. club. I ask series creator, writer, and I try to spend 10-15 minutes on Twitter in the morning and then 10-15 minutes at night, and “Otto” if they plan to stay at seven just sort of reaching out, try to do my little Q&A. seasons, or maybe go on to eight. I sort of have it built into my schedule now so it doesn’t feel like a burden to me. And I think the a good father, can I be a good husband – can I Kurt: You know, right now I’m looking at seven fans appreciate that. I get a lot of feedback; I get do what ultimately my father couldn’t do. Can I – I’m writing towards seven, we’re halfway a sense of what people enjoy, and root by, and get us out of guns, can I get us legit, and still be through season six so it looks that way. I think what people love. It’s really interesting to see and an outlaw organization. That really will be Jax’s if I went into season seven and I said to the hear things that impact people. Obviously things journey this season, and how do you do that? Network – Hey, I need another 5 episodes, or like Opie’s death but even the smaller things Really continuing what we said last season – can 6 episodes, I’m sure they’d find a way to make that remind them of something – all that stuff you be president of an outlaw organization and that work. I don’t see that happening right now. is really cool. not be Clay, or ultimately not become JT, and I feel like seven seasons is a good time for these Do fans have any influence on which way the not collapse and turn inward. guys to move along and do the things they do, story goes? Are we going to see any relationships with and really honor the arcs we’ve set up and the Kurt: Not so much the way the story goes, but Tommy or Bobby? relationships we’ve set up and the characters I’m very aware of what people respond well to. Kurt: Boone will have a relationship – it won’t be we’ve created. To do more than that, I just don’t I know my show has a big action component, of the romantic type. People ask which character see it happening. there’s a big absurd humor to the show, so I try I’d write for if I had more time, and the truth is Kurt has been entertaining the idea of a “FIRST to honor that with each episode and incorporate I’d write for all of them. If I had another hour 9” prequel maybe a year after SONS – what is that into the story lines. I feel that sometimes it’s in the show I’d always have another Tig story. his thinking today? the “candy” that gets people to show up, and They’re so much fun and they’ve turned those Kurt: We’re in discussions – there’s nothing they’ll ultimately stick around for things that are characters into such three dimensional people, official yet. The network definitely has interest a bit more “meaningful” in terms of character and it’s so much fun if I can make it into a bigger in doing it. Creatively I don’t think we can do and relations and family and stuff. I like to think story. it on the tails of SONS. I think that would be that’s why the base of the show keeps growing – Will we see much more of Otto this year? a mistake. I want SONS to end and breathe a they come and show up for it and end up sticking Kurt: [Smiles] Of course. couple seasons – and then bring back something, around, and we tend not to lose fan base. Ron, what can you tell us about Clay this and then allow it to sort of have its own life a What can we expect in season 6 without giving season? little bit – you know what I mean? So we’d too much away? Ron: I start off in prison, a man without a probably wait a couple seasons before – if we Kurt: The season picks up 4 or 5 days later – country, a man without a family, a man who decided to do it. it’s really going to be Jax’s trajectory – can I be has squandered and lost everything he has made into his life’s work, including friends, family, position, possessions, etc. Not only that, but he’s got a five million price on his head for whoever assassinates me, gets $5 million cash. So there’s a million reasons for Clay to disappear real early on. I don’t know where we end up in terms of where we’ve come in the first half. I don’t want to reveal anything; I guess I can say yesterday Kurt Tweeted out one word for everyone in the cast – for me he wrote “redemption.” What were you expecting with your character? Ron: I really didn’t have any expectations. But I didn’t know that season 4 would have the reveal that Jax would know that Clay was the guy that murdered his father. From that moment on Clay is being unwound, and undone. And I had no idea when I signed on that that was going to be the case. It’s been very uncomfortable for me,

14 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 15 We also caught up with Property both as an actor, and as a fan to play Clay. this character – again. I can’t be luckier because Master Bryan Rodgers on the Do you have a project going with George R it’s great – I get to explore a whole other side SOA set to check out the different R Martin? again. And I’m really excited for everybody to firearms used by the characters Ron: I don’t have anything going on with see it. on the show. On hand are an George R R Martin. There’s a book he wrote Do you have to stretch to get all these different assortment of real, replica, and many many years ago called Fever Dream permutations of Juice? rubber weapons – the rubber ones which got him notoriety before he started Theo: No, when the ratings good enough man, of course to clock someone with working on Game of Thrones. So we’re trying and you play a character long enough, it about . They look completely real. Says to launch a movie version of Fever Dream becomes second nature in a way. You obviously Bryan: The Glock is used by just with Guillermo del Toro producing, and me. have to tap into some stuff. There was a point about every bad guy in the show. But there’s nothing specific to report as of where Juice would cry if he heard a Diana Jax has a Springfield Armory .45. yet. I would be in it. George R R Martin – his Ross song at one point. I think that’s because There’s Beretta 92 – Chibs gun is that I’ll keep the guns I use all only writing gig for television was for Beauty of all the stuff he was trying to hide, and his this one. Tig uses a 9mm. In fact, year ‘round, which are all the hero and the Beast, so I’ve known him since 1986, wanting a father figure type thing. And then – most are 9mm.There’s the rubber guns for all our characters, all the and we’re very, very good friends, and we love to see what occurs in season 6 – is amazing. .45 they just tuck into people’s pants guys: Chibs, Tig, Jax, Juice. I’ll each other, and we admire each other, so we’ve I’m really excited to see what everyone thinks pocket or belt when they’re walking keep those here at all times, with a always been looking for reasons to get back this year. around so they don’t have to carry rubber replica backup, because lots together and work. What have you got cooking this year? a real weapon. Many weapons are of times we won’t put a real gun in Any chance of a HELLBOY 3? Theo: Yeah, my production company is out for a tune-up; we tune them up their hands until we need to fire a Ron: There’s always a chance. The chance producing its first film. We’ve partnered periodically just to be sure there is gun. That’s another level of safety seems to be getting slimmer and slimmer – as up with an amazing team. We’re going to no issue when we do the big gun we’ve maintained here on the show. I approach 70. announce at the Toronto Film Festival. I get to fire scenes so none of the guns jam None of the actors will have a gun What are you doing off-season? shoot it in my home town of Staten Island and – so we take them back to the gun in their hand until they actually Ron: I’m going to do skiing with Tiger and bring jobs back. You know one of my charities smith. need to fire it. If there IS a gun in his ol’ lady. I’m just kidding. I work man – is Staten Strong which is an off-shoot of the What kind of training do the their hand it’s either a replica or a when I’m not working, I work. When I’m not Boot Campaign, my other charity, and we get actors get for this show? completely inert, empty gun. So working on Sons of Anarchy, I’m working to bring jobs back to Staten Island after Sandy. Bryan: Depending on the show, there’s no blanks or anything inside independent films, or every once in awhile a big She’s with her new boyfriend. She’s pretty We’re going to shoot our first feature film there we’ve actually had actors do of it. I do have a certain amount of one comes along like Pacific Rim – I did that much resigned herself with what happened to and we’re super excited. We have the most arraigning to have test firing and guns here, but when a scene calls during last year’s hiatus. So I like to stay busy. Clay, although that was not her idea, she went amazing team, and we’re about to finalize on firing live rounds to understand for a giant arsenal of KG-9’s or AR- I love what I do; I love the variety of it. One along with it. But I think she has no regrets the most amazing cast with some really heavy the concept of what a gun really 15, there’s a couple of sources I go day I’m playing Clay Morrow, another day I’m about that decision. I think he had crossed the hitters. And a couple of other things we’re feels like, especially if they’ve to. ISS Independent Studio Sources playing a hero of something, another day I’m line that was just too far for her to come back going to hopefully announce, too. never fired a gun before. What – they have one of the largest playing a woman. from. She’s very happy her son is President. I Give us a couple of words about the Boot we’ve come across on this show armories, if not in California, in the Are we going to see you practice your riding think that she is honoring him basically. Campaign. is most of the actors have trained world – I’ve never seen anything this year? How do you think your character has Theo: Boot Campaign is the greatest thing ever on the set in years past. Most of like it. They have almost every gun Ron: How do you spell “writing”? WRITING? progressed, and was it what you expected? because it’s a tangible way to show the public the actors have touched a gun at you’ve seen in motion pictures and I’m writing a memoir. It’s called Easy Street Katey: I didn’t know what to expect. I think you support the military by wearing your boots. one time or another, and we give a television up there. So I’ll go in the Hard Way. I don’t have any specific news to Kurt had a big plan. But what’s great about It’s in-line with the “Got Milk?” thing, because quick refresher course the morning there and I’ll look at a character up give you yet but there’ll be some announcement Sons of Anarchy is it’s about a family. Gemma it says I got my boots on because we care. We of a gunfire scene where we have and coming, and I’ll pick out 4 or 5 in the next couple of months. is not a person to lie down. There’s going to be know you’re over there for us, and we haven’t 5 or 6 guns lined up, have them all different looks for him. I’ll look at – How about practicing your riding? some shit that flies around and she’s going to forgotten. We do the boot ride every year; it’s opened up, show the empty clips, is it a revolver – is it an automatic, Ron: I think it’s pretty well known I’m not the have to step in. In the beginning of the season one of the few events, if not the only event, then we’ll go through the procedure is it something SLICK or is it down rider on the team. The other guys have taken to we see a new side of her. She’s a little bit lighter, where all the SONS get together and you get to of loading the gun, then showing and dirty? And you kind of look at it a lot more than I have. But I do what I gotta she’s happy with Nero, she’s kind of back in ride with us. And we have all the SEALS, and the actor the safety procedures the character and understand where do. You know the fact that Clay is in prison he’s the “momma hen” mode in just making sure all the Marines, so it’s great; we’re excited. of how to handle the guns, not to they’re coming from, and that way not going to be doing a whole lot of riding this everybody is okay. And then shit starts to fly. A peek behind the curtain: point the guns, how to read when you can take that ideal and put season. Are we going to see you ride this year? a gun misfires, and just the general it into a weapon that makes the I ask Katey about FUTURAMA, as Comedy Katey: I am going to ride. rules of how to fire a gun safely character organic, that makes it feel Central says this is the final season. Theo, where is your character going this and effectively that looks good on “that’s his gun” – that’s the kind of Katey: Did you hear we’re doing a season? camera but also safe for everyone gun this guy would have. crossover episode with The Simpsons? Theo Rossi: Oh God! I can’t say – Kurt’s around him and himself. They announced it yesterday at The around. Listen, you know the way it ended And where do you obtain your Thanks for showing us around Simpsons panel. I assume it will be on FOX. with him sitting on that floor, and feeling pretty weapons? Outsourced? Bryan. Just one example of all the Where’s Gemma going this season? awful about the whole Clay situation, and being Bryan: I have a few gun safes here thought and work that goes on Katey: Gemma’s going, going. Well, she’s instrumental in that happening. You know behind the curtain. pretty happy at the beginning of the season. what it is, I think after that – I’ve been lucky enough to seriously portray every single aspect of that character. You know he was the funny guy in the beginning with the comic relief, and the guy trying to fit in, and the amazing season 4 trying to do something to not get everyone in trouble which then obviously backfires which becomes this folly of errors which messes with his psyche. And then go to this suicidal thing, which then goes to this sadness and trying to hold it together, and then go to basically a breakdown at the end. There is obviously a breaking point for all of this. And there’s no one that does that better than Kurt. And what I’m excited to see is another manifestation of

16 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 17 Story & Photos by Flame 65 people stopping at pubs and restaurants all over the Downtown On June 21 & 22 somebody area. Friday evening ended with called in a whole lotta PoPo for a Back Alley party at Mo and the Legends of the West Bike & Sluggo’s and the Horseshoe Club. Car Fest! During Carson City’s Saturday morning the Downtown 3rd Annual Legends of the West main street was closed all the Fest, the Carson City Sheriff’s way past our state Capitol, and office hosted their 10th Annual the streets were filled with over Motor Officer Challenge. Officers 150 bike and car entries from the from Arizona, California, Florida, surrounding states. The always- Nevada and even Canada came fun Badges, Bandits & Bloomers to compete for top honors. The Wild West Performers shot up the talented officers held the crowd town and had fun with the crowd. thrilled and mesmerized with The Motor Officer Challenge precision riding and playful continued, the Carson City Victory competition for two days. Some of Rollers had a demonstration and the competitions were the slow ride even enjoyed a little fun with and obstacle course, and ended Sheriff Ken Furlong who is always with a crowd-pleasing Last Man a good sport. Standing competition. The Sheriff said, “This event is Victory Motorcycles had a so much fun for the community very strong presence at this and the Officers and families competition. Officers from who came out to compete and Tucson, AZ competed with their support this event!” Vendors and custom Victory Motorcycles local businesses welcomed all of featuring amazing technologies for the shoppers and everyone had a Motor Officer safety. Mike Shultz, great day. Saturday evening, the an AZ Ranger explained how award ceremonies for the Motor Victory truly listened to the special Officer Challenge were held at the motor officer needs and created Nugget with the Legends of the custom features for their safety. West awards held at Jimmy G’s For example, tip over protection, cigar bar. Trophies were presented full length skid plates and custom by the event hosts the Downtown bags that are large enough to Business Association. Several of hold assault weapons. Another the local businesses and invited impressive bike at the competition guest judges handed out custom was displayed by Kevin Templeton trophies designed by Brunch. The of KTM Carson City-- a KTM 500 last awards for the evening were the XCW, Dual Sport bike customized 3rd Annual Legends Best in Show for the Carson City Sheriff’s office. Trophies and T-shirts presented It was joyfully demonstrated by by Flame and Quick Throttle Officer J. Trotter of CCSO. Street Magazine. The party continued or dirt, CCSO has got it covered! into the night celebrating legendary bikes and cars, winners, Friday night after the competition camaraderie, good food, great a very fun “Blinky Man” bicycle music and the Police….. Now that pub crawl was enjoyed by about was a PARTY! 18 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 19 Story- Dana Lee “Irish Flame” Fruend, The vendors are setting up and on the nighters looking for a good meal and a wet t-shirt contest. I needed a clone Photos- Flame & Debbie Rodriguez schedule there is a Rides ‘N’ Rods a big win. After a full day we call it for all that was going on. Enter event Bike and Car show to go check out; a night. helper and awesome June 14-16, Elko, NV__Woohoo! It’s also a special POW/MIA parade that photographer and my new friend, Thursday June 13! My work day has starts at 5th Gear Motor sports and Saturday morning, awesome Debbie Rodriguez. Thank you ended and I am looking forward to my loops the downtown event breakfast at our hotel, got my camera Debbie! road trip to Elko, NEVADA. From area. As the very quick parade winds and the clutch on our bike is messed Carson City it is 6 hours of scenic into the VIP parking area, I wander up. We drive while our friends ride It is now Saturday evening and I am sanctuary and a very nice Hilton over and meet Veteran Jim to cover several poker runs and enjoy looking forward to seeing a couple of Garden Inn Hotel to enjoy when I get Tharp and his wife Terry along with Lamoille Canyon. First up is favorite tribute bands. there. I arrive at 11:30pm, get settled Veteran Ken De Hass. They share The Joe Turner Run to benefit a rider Ultimate Van Halen and Skynnyn in and go over my schedule that Elko about a very special June 22, that suffered a severe car accident and Lynnyrd... at the same concert! This Motorcycle Jamboree Chairman Paul ride put on by the Elko POW/MIA second is Desert Thunder is going to be good! I meet up Connor left for me. Awareness Association. run put on by the Wild Bunch. The with Event Coordinator Paul The Elko Motorcycle Jamboree is in scenery riding up to Lamoille Canyon Connors and Debbie Rodriguez to set its 13th successful year. Gold mining, It is for American Soldier and current is one of Nevada’s shining up for the concert shoot. After a trucking, railroad and Prisoner of War, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. star attractions. Lamoille canyon and crowd-pleasing performance by Casinos are some of the city’s life This is a “Bring Bowe Back”, “you are the Ruby mountains are majestic and Ultimate Van Halen, Paul introduces blood sources. Elko, like many not forgotten” ride. Sgt.Bergdahl has the end of the canyon offers and thanks his event Nevada towns and cities is a been held in Afghanistan since June a rest stop, picnic area and trail head. staff for their dedication and help combination of historic buildings, of 2009. As a child of the sixties and After many pictures and meeting new and then thanks all of the people who mom and pop shops, casinos and land seventies we only heard these three riders enjoying the sights, came to support and enjoy the that stretches out into what is words spoken in whispers and in such we drive to a favorite stop, O’Carroll’s EMJ. Paul promises to do it again still the real wild west. sadness.... “Prisoner Of War.” Hard to Bar where the Desert Thunder Poker next year but needs everyone to keep fathom that in this age of intelligence, Run and BBQ stop was on showing their support. The Friday morning I shower, get my wisdom and technology that we happening. headliner for the evening is now camera gear, have breakfast and out still have war, casualties, political taking the stage, Skynnyn Lynnyrd, a the door we go. The Hilton bargaining for human lives and After a great afternoon with our tribute band performing Lynyrd Garden provides me with a shuttle POW’s. Ken De Hass kindly gives me friend we head back into town and Skynyrd tunes true to the original pre- ride. As I cruise the area, one of the a yellow bracelet also reminiscent of stroll through some of the bars and crash 1977 band. This band is really first amazing displays I see is the sixties, with Sgt. Bergdahl’s name check out the vendors. The choices one of the great tribute bands out on Newmont North America--a gold on it. So now, I too will not forget. vary from bike insurance, patches, the event circuit. mining company which brought an apparel, pin striping, bike repairs incredible blue and gold piece of Friday evening heats up with the the to mechanical bull riding, BBQ and Debbie and I had a complete full metal, motorcycle artistry that is Freestyle Moto exhibitions, loud pipes fog-filled fruit drinks. blown rock-your-socks-off great breath-taking. Joe Quintona tells me contest and rockin’ bands time shooting these two talented “It was especially built for the on the north and south ends of the Major crowd-roaring highlights for company in 28 days by famous bike event area. 9pm and I am ready for bands. Oh yeah, and the 2,000 plus builder Paul Teutel Jr. We travel and a very cool concert at Stockman’s Friday and Saturday were the Sinrgy sea of dancing and singing fans that display it as part of our Casino, featuring country rock artist Go Go dancers out of Utah, attended? Well, I’d say “Elko, your career fairs to promote vocational Lukas Nelson. This barefooted, who were keeping all the chrome reputation for putting on a great training.” hillbilly rocker preformed songs from candy clean by performing the all- party is all TRUE” Well done, Paul his Lukas Nelson and Promise of American favorite spectator sport, and the Elko Motorcycle Jamboree Other bike shops present were the Real CD. Lukas showed all of “The Bikini Bike Wash”, in front of event staff! Denver’s Choppers, Snake Harley- the concert-goers a very good time. the G Spot Bar. Next, was the last Davidson, 5th Gear Motorsports, and The boy has good genes, he is after exhibition of the Freestyle Moto We will see you next year! For the Valhalla Cycles, displaying bikes and all, the son of Willie Nelson. It has crew and finals for the loud pipe latest on Sgt. Bergdahl go to his offering parts and services to riders. been a long day, bars are open, bands competition. Several bars offered live Facebook page. play late, casinos are filled with late- bands, a tattoo contest and even 20 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 21 WHEELIES: Taken to another Level Unknown Industries 13th Level

By Gary Koz Mraz

I loved pulling wheelies on my bitchin 1970 Schwinn Sting Ray Fastback. This baby was blue metal flake with a 3-speed stick shift! Butterfly handlebars, tuck and roll banana seat, bobtail fender and aftermarket high-rise sissy bar. It was badass and the envy of the block. In fact we shut down the street with full on wheelie competitions. Been through allot of bikes since then and wheelies are out of the question on my Road King. Truth is I have never pulled a serious wheelie on any of my Harleys. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to, and when I ran across Unknown Industries 13th Level DVD I was hangin off the edge of my seat. Oh man, these dudes are crazy!

Enter Buddy Suttle and Nick Leonetti, these are big guys on 670lb Dynas. Pulling almost vertical wheelies, radical burnouts and wild stunts on Harley Davidsons. Buddy started riding BMX at 4 was expert class at 6 years old. Nick Leonetti was raised riding dirt bikes and bought his first Harley at 18. Nick met Buddy and it was game on. Harley Wheelies started as a YouTube phenomenon, filmed with Go Pros, lots of shaky cam and guerilla street video tactics. Unknown Industries 13th Level DVD is a first look into the world of these young bucks. They just finished participating in the Road to Sturgis Tour, 26 cities, 26 riding demos in 32 days. John Oaks, tour manager saw the fans reactions nightly “ The crowds went crazy when these guys started burning rubber and doing wheelies on their Harleys” With a total run time of 27 minutes 13th Level is full of two wheeled fury, pushing the edge and provoking the outlaw in all of us.

Knowing the limits of your bike and your own fears keeps real world riding in perspective. The dynamics of human-machine reaction, time, control and out-of-control dynamics has to be experienced to be understood. But if you’re like me and there is no way in hell I’m trying this on my Harley, Unknown Industries 13th Level DVD is as close as it gets. www.unknownindustries.com

22 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 23 Story & Photos by Randy Twells noticed they wore actual WWII Army uniforms. 3 young male cadets and 1 young lady cadet, made the 1940’s war era come alive before our eyes The wide open spaces of Northern Nevada in springtime! —just getting there as they marched to the stage while Tamara Evans sang the Star Spangled is a treat, as usual on my route on old Highway 395 heading up through Banner. A nostalgic and inspiring experience. California’s Owens Valley, past Mono Lake, Bridgeport, Walker River, Topaz While Street Vibrations will have its 19th annual Fall Rally this year, Spring Lake on the Nevada line, traversing Washoe and Carson Valley areas, the Rally is only on the 6th year. With many riders used to doing the Fall event scenery in all changing from one outstanding photo opp to another. as the one they go to with a bigger footprint and attendance, I like the more Finally at the last coming into Reno and making the final drop off the highway laid back and still growing atmosphere of the Spring event with more elbow into Sparks to John Ascuaga’s Nugget for the weekend, I already have many room and leisurely pace. Activities just at Sparks venue, Reno H-D, and a irresistible scenery photos. Poker Run to Virginia City, this gives you plenty of riding and yet room to Riders coming into Sparks and Reno were no doubt happy to finally see that relax everywhere you go. I love shooting the photos of a sea of bikes, but freeway construction projects that seem to have taken years, were completed being the lone rider on a remote highway ain’t bad too. and it was much easier to navigate now. Bikes started arriving by Thursday The Poker Run---A big feature of Spring Rally is the Poker Run which started of this the second weekend of June. Again the main event activities were with 88 registered riders at Rail City Casino in Sparks, then to Tamarack hosted by John Ascuaga’s Nugget on their West Special Events Plaza, which Junction Casino in Reno, down Hwy 395 to Carson H-D in Carson City, also incorporates the Victorian Square feeling using vintage look lampposts then out Hwy 50 to 341 North to Virginia City Visitors Center, and finished and flower/planter areas. And again, this area being on private property at the final stop at Reno Harley’s Spring Street Vibrations Party. CMA could have controlled access to enforce the no colors event policy and assure (Christian Motorcyclists Association) members staffed all the stops and that Street Vibrations attendees and vendors could expect to enjoy a great helped anyone needing help to find their way (as they are used to doing in weekend event without interruption all the way through Sunday afternoon. general, when you think about it!) Spring in Northern Nevada is also an adventure- weather through May can Chester’s Reno H-D’s party also had live music by Suspect Zero, Burger Me vary from snow and freezing temps flip flopping to hot and sunny a week food truck with really good burgers according to the crowd feedback, & later. So as often happens there was snow and freezing weather in mid-May, some premier vendors. A key assist by Reno H-D was providing a spot and then for Street Vibes it cleared up into hot and sunny like the weather for the e.l.i.group’s Break the Silence Fundraiser & Poker Run (www. gods were purposely planning great riding weather. Spring Streets’ 6th year everylifeimportant.org) to raise awareness about 9-month-old Elijah Guia started out Friday with a 2 pm official opening, and plenty to see and do. I who died of child abuse, how this happens, what can be done to fight this made sure the Nugget events desk was stocked with Quick Throttle Magazine problem, and to purchase a headstone for his grave. Elijah’s young Mom and also put out a good supply at event Registration and the Roadshows Keia spoke from the stage to get everyone’s attention which she did simply T-shirt trailer and the copies went briskly. but eloquently. What with doing all that I had not had breakfast yet and was reeeeely hungry! Back at the Nugget’s West Special Events Plaza, a lot going on- So I was hangin on til I could get some food and the wonderful pulled pork The Globe of Death Stunt Show- Veteran riders John Stotts and ride partner bbq place by the stage area was finally serving food at 2 pm official opening Daniel performed harrowing choreographed high speed maneuvers inside time. The lady ahead of me got this great looking pulled pork concoction on a a 14’ 6” globe of welded steel strips, first singly and then both at the same hot dog bun with onions, peppers & lots of bbq sauce on it--- oh man. I said, time, carefully timed to avoid hitting each other! See the expanded story in “what she had!” and also signed up for the refillable plastic 32oz sipper cup this issue—and photos! with ice cold liquid refreshment. Steps away I sat down in the shaded table & And, the Slow Bike Drag Races—were announced by local biker, radio chairs area (big canopies over all), to munch. It was hot out here but with a personality & MC Trey Valentine. We had a female competitor this time nice breeze, and the canopies to coin a phrase, had it covered. And the band and while she did not win, a guy who goes by “Crash”, no kidding, did was right there playing some nice laid back tunes; bands played all weekend win. For his skills in keeping his feet up and slow as a snail, he won a free just about non-stop. Other vendors had teriyaki, street tacos to die for, and registration package for Fall Streets this coming September! Plus he got his refreshing smoothies & frozen coffee drinks, ice cream, you name it. Oh yes picture with Lauren, Miss Street Vibrations. Trey kept everyone laughing and the beer too! All awesome. or even groaning for mercy with not so subtle play on words comedy about The Ceremonial Flag Raising Friday & Saturday afternoons, was carried out lots of things that can be very, very slow, and great, like these Slow Drag by students from Spanish Springs High School JROTC Color Guard, if you Races or, if you do them too fast, kind of disappointing!

24 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 25 26 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 27 Story & Photos by Randy Twells A regular feature at both Spring and Fall Street Vibes is the Globe of Death Stunt Show—using a huge metal ball made of criss-crossing strips of steel about 4 inches apart all around, all welded up with a door in the side, that the performers enter on bikes and ride around in a choreographed dance of high speed maneuvers. Lots of people watch this and get their autographed poster, or a photo of the action from the crowd, but several years ago I thought, I’m going to get the best shot ever—so I asked the show’s owner and main guy John Stotts if I could go underneath the Globe and shoot directly up through the grids to show the action inside the Globe unimpeded by the framework- and he said Yes! So every year I do this. Of course, I have to hold the camera lens just below the actual open space between the grids because, there is actually a motorcycle tire rolling over that spot numerous times during the show, and the whole globe shakes, rattles and rolls due to the forces exerted by the bikes rolling in all directions, just enough that if you don’t have nerves of steel like the Globe itself, don’t try this!! And as John says, “if this Globe’s a rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’!” So I avoid getting my camera lens embedded with a motorcycle tire track, and shoot away, bracing the camera with my little Then there was the Arm Wrestling---2 scheduled competitions, with the finger against the grids and the lens just about ½” last one seeing a woman step up to the grips and give it her best shot, but below the opening- any farther out and I lose the alas it was to be the guy who threw his whole body into it and slayed the wide angle shot of the action inside. competition. Take notes everyone, this is how you do it. This time John’s ride partner was Daniel, who used John Ascuaga’s Nugget, a family business, is the main hotel where everyone to also perform stunts with him at the “Splash!” stays for Spring Streets, and Stephen Ascuaga our host came out to the Plaza show in Las Vegas in the late 1980’s (coincidentally to check out the Rally area. The Nugget also served up some activities for those along with Tamara Evans our National Anthem who wanted to just hang right there and chill. When not taking a dip in the singer from the Flag Raising!). Seasoned riders air conditioned indoor pool area at the Nugget, you could do the Poker Walk, both, there is a technique and order of what they and this is worth paying attention- 1-2-3 prizes were: $100, $50 & $25-- Heck do to get things rolling, literally, without killing I’ve walked through the Nugget past every stop on the list several times in a each other—thus the term “Globe of Death”— weekend just to get where I’m going let alone win $100 so folks- think about one wrong move, and yep you could be fulfilling it. If you got right to it at starting time 5 pm on Saturday, you could rack up that moniker. In the history of other similar Globe your winning cards, then hit the VIP Party upstairs for some hors d’oeuvres acts, 3 people have actually died while performing, and live music, where the Globe of Death Stunt Show’s John Stotts and his so yes it can bite, hard. Manager Marty Romley joined us, and walk off your two complimentary One rider goes in and begins his circuit inside the beers and courtesy wine-tasting, heading down to the Celebrity Showroom to Globe, moving his line of travel to either go around see the Alan Parsons Live Project concert which started at 9 pm. How do I the equator or, doing an overhead vertical loop or know this? Don’t ask! changing line of travel from one to the other type The Alan Parsons Live Project, what can I say? Reflective of his Grammy- of circuit. winning engineering on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, the mood was For a second rider coming in, now it gets clearly harmonic and zen-like as the curtain rose with a light show and some complicated. They start out both at the bottom. intro music setting the atmosphere, just like a Pink Floyd show would do. One rider starts into the loop around the equator. Then however, you have to also STOP. Hmmm…. 19th Fall Street Vibrations Sept. 24-29, stop and Wow. Time dropped back into that zone and for an hour and a half, our Then the second rider enters that same line of There is a skill to knowing when, where and how say Hello and let them know your comments or minds got happily massaged with the musical experience. I happened to travel so that they are opposite each other. They to stop so you do not hit the other riders! questions! They are always happy to talk! set up my ‘base camp’ for shooting photos at the same table at Stage Right, coordinate with left arm outstretched reaching So no they are not riding 10-foot choppers in there! At last Fall Street Vibes I also shot GoPro video where Alan’s wife Lisa also elected to watch the show. We talked a bit and to center to line up with each other. Then when Rather, Yamaha RT 100’s are their bikes of choice, from under the Globe- Wow!! This time I gave she right away offered to take me backstage for some exclusive photo opp’s. they know they are exactly opposite, they can modified with custom wheels, tires, beefed up John the GoPro and they put it on their mount The drummer shots are always the hardest and Lisa solved that in a heartbeat, then synchronize for their pre-choreographed plan suspension, custom exhaust, and custom carbon and did the video for me! Then I also got our now getting me right next to him for some awesome shots- Thank You Lisa! where one can alter his line and drop down to start fiber uni-bodies. Disclaimer: “Do not try this at regularly scheduled shot where John stops and Sunday too—A nice touch, Roadshows gives you all day Sunday stuff going the overhead vertical loop while the other stays in home…” John has been riding motorcycles for looks straight down into the camera- a killer shot! on too- til 4 pm. Starting the day, was the Christian Motorcyclists Association the equator position. This is very complicated in a 22 years and BMX bikes doing stunts for many At this Spring Rally, John and Marty joined us for Sunday Service from the event stage. Hot rods, custom bikes, custom confined globular space of only 14’ 6” in diameter! years before that. the official registered participant VIP Party in the pinstriping, a CycleCar, boots & leathers, worthy causes too- you could win Also gravity defying yet all following the laws of This year John also brought his teenage son Jordan Nugget on Saturday evening just before his 7 pm a Shelby Cobra at the Wounded Warriors booth, or a Harley & a vintage physics which permits them for a moment, to be with him, who helped me climb over the Globe’s show. We all sat at a table with a family whose Corvette at the B.A.D.D. (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers) booth. Enter both, suspended in mid-air upside down. Also they hydraulic stand components and not destroy my little kids were just thrilled to be on the same planet “you never know.” do what looks like an “X” pattern, where they camera (or the Globe-- hey I can be dangerous- with this amazing rider, let alone having munchies About 15 minutes before closing time, the clouds that had slowly sneaked loop diagonally up and down and cross over each don’t let me run with a Globe of Death) and as at the same table! across the blue Nevada sky now opened up with big giant plopping rain drops, others’ path. usual his Manager Marty Romley was there too All weekend, John and Daniel wowed the crowd— blew through and brought the Spring Rally to a refreshing, if slightly damp, To do this safely you must understand how to lean taking care of announcer duties when John gets make sure you check ‘em out again at Fall Street finale! within the Globe, keep a constant speed, and how his helmet on and jumps into action. You can find Vibrations September 24-29! --you can see more photos from Spring Rally 2013 in the Gallery at to keep track of the other rider at all times in your out more at www.globeofdeath.com Check the See more photos and video of the Globe of Death Stunt www.quickthrottle.com. peripheral vision. FAQ’s and learn a lot!! So the next time you see Show at www.quickthrottle.com in the Gallery. John Stotts and Daniel out there, like at this year’s 28 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 29 JULY-AUGUST Night - Cal Harley, Harbor City Kick off rally and a Book Signing from Deadliest Catch’s Registration 8am, KSU 10am. Tickets on Sale on AUGUST 31 & Lots More Lunch guests welcome $10.00. Local fundraiser. Food, door prizes and entertainment. “Captain Johnathan Hillstrand”! 5600 Kearny the website. Contact CANOGA PARK, CA - Barger Harley-Davidson’s Vendors Contact James Wilfong Email jpwilfong@ JULY 30 - AUGUST 10 Free admission. $25.00 casino buy in. Riders that Mesa Rd. San Diego, CA 92111 - Contact Trisha - Jeff Cyran Email [email protected] August Open House 22107 Sherman Way, Canoga yahoo.com have raised or bring in $125.00 + will receive the [email protected] Park, CA 91303. Food & refreshments and so much STURGIS, SD* BROKEN SPOKE BAD Ride XVI t-shirt. For More Info: http:// http://www.sandiegoharley.com/ or call 858-616- DACONO, CO - 9th Annual Sept 11th, 2001 Flight more. 2014’s are here RIVERSIDE, CA - Taryns Hope 4 Life 6th annual CAMPGROUND & RESORT Welcomes Bikers badride.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_ 6999 Crew Memorial Ride. Registration at so check them out. For more info: www. ride, 9am - 4pm, at Skip Fordyce Harley with 600 Grassy acres of camping, concerts, id=8950 12pm, ride starts at 2:30. Approximately 100 miles bargerharley-davidson.com - Email Davidson, ride and lunch are FREE. Live music contests and entertainment, a ride-through Saloon, AUGUST 18 returning to [email protected] or call (818) 999-3355 featuring JUDGE JACKSON. PACIFIC BEACH, CA. Charger Steve’s Wild Speedway. We will line up on the race track for Raffle, auction, vendors! call ej for more Stunt Shows, and plenty of fun for 12 awesome AUGUST 10 Rides & BIKE SHOWDOWN! Sunday Aug 18th memorial tribute and SEPTEMBER information. Email [email protected] days! Be part of the crowd without being part of Prunedale, CA* Patriots MC 18th Annual Summer 2013 Event held on Garnet at Mission (Garnet race commencement, then return to the hospitality Go to our facebook.com/tarynshope4life or call the crowded! HUGE refreshing swimming pool. Run.Benefits 25th Annual Palo Alto Veterans will be closed to traffic) near crystal pier. BIkes can section to watch the SEPTEMBER 7 951-310-7048 Miss Broken Spoke contest Wed. Aug 7. Concerts Hospital event.$15 donation includes 5 stop hand/ enter for as low as $20 each and spectators are free! races. 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Party Pals: located at 10427 Roselle at 6pm Whiskey Dick’s 2750 East FULLERTON, CA – Los Angeles Harley- noon, run ends at conducting a 100-mile charity poker run and & Keane Presented by The Branding Iron. Leaving Street San Diego When: Thursday, September 12 Craig Road, LV, NV. For More Info go to Davidson of Anaheim – Celebrating Harley- VFW Post 6110, 16555 Sierra Hwy, Canyon barbecue. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald The Branding Iron at 830 am sharp. Ending in Friday, September 13, Saturday, September 14, www.allfurloveanimalsociety.org - Email Davidson’s 110th Anniversary – Saturday, August Country, CA 91351, $15 rider, McDonald House. The ride will begin and end at Tombstone, AZ. 8am. The Branding Iron 5442 Sunday, September 15 [email protected] or call 702 3rd – 11am – 2pm Free BBQ, Raffles, Giveaways, $10 passenger, food, full bar, live bands! – Contact the Ronald McDonald House in Kearny Mesa 2929 South 12th Ave. Tucson, AZ or call 520-405-7096 362 5617 Live Music and Live Broadcast Go Country 105. Watts at [email protected] or call 661-755-6622 [email protected] Sponsored by Miller Coors. 2635 West Oranthorpe Children’s Way, San Diego) , across from Rady Join us in the HOG state Rally! Children’s Hospital. High Hand will be valued at All five of the San Diego H.O.G chapters are VENTURA COUNTY – RIDE TO THE FLAGS Fullerton, CA www.lahd.com 714-871-6563 SEE LAKE ELSINORE, CA - Grand Fathers M/C AUGUST 25 approximately $800, and Low Hand will be valued working together to host this coming year’s State VI – Fully Escorted 40 Mile motorcycle ride AD INSIDE FRONT COVER CA EDITION 25th Annual Camp Out 10th and 11th 8am - ?? LOS ANGELES, CA – BOOT RIDE – Honor at approximately $400. Event pins will be given to Rally in San Diego, home to the west coast’s from Ventura County Naval Base to Pepperdine $20 per Single $25 per Couple! Children under 16 our Military and RIDE with the cast of SONS OF first 200 registrants! largest population of Sailors & Marine’s. This rally University’s Wave of Flags 9/11 Memorial. MAYER, AZ – Mayer Arizona Vietnam Vets/ free.` Contact Mumbles at ANARCHY – Sunday, AUGUST 25th. Post Ride $15.00 p/p “On Line Registration available. is open to all current National & International Donations to assist in rehab and recovery of Sgt. Legacy Vets MC Ch. “P” 8th annual Monsoon [email protected] or http://www.grandfathersmc. live music by Blackberry Smoke and other surprise Contact PJ Byrne Email H.O.G members and one guest. James Carey. Registration Riders $35/$40 day of- Madness Noon-4PM $5 (donation & 1 raffle ticket) com/events.htm or call 951-375-2388 Guests. Ride Tickets $150 (only 500 sold) Includes Music, raffles, 50/50, vendors etc. Smokin Harley’s [email protected] Rally. Rally only tickets start at $35. Www. Contact Trisha - [email protected] go to Passengers $20. More Info& to Register go to www. http://www.sandiegoharley.com Ridetotheflags.com or call Sgt. John Nanney (951) 1255 Hwy 69 Mayer, Az. Next to Mayer Harley AUGUST 11 BootRide.com - SEE AD AUGUST 24 RANCHO BERNARDO, CA - Or call 858-616-6999 288-5004 Davidson. Nothing but fun to be had by one & all. FULLERTON, CA - HOG Pancake Breakfast, Scavenger Hunt- Hooters Rancho Bernardo The Proceeds to benefit Veterans and there families in SoCal HOG Chapter, 8 - 11am, Los Angeles San Juan Capistrano, CA* Register online Black San Diego BAD Ride committee will present SEPTEMBER 13 TUCSON, AZ - Honor Flight Program & Tucson need. Contact PJ Email [email protected] Harley-Davidson of Anaheim, 2635 W Sheep Downed Biker Run & Rally. Sarts at multiple a Scavenger Hunt hosted by Hooters, Rancho SAN DIEGO,CA - San Diego Harley-Davidson 9-11 Memorial Fund-Poker Run, live music, Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, $5 all SoCal H-D Dealerships at 9 am and ends at TUCSON AZ* Sun Riders M/C 35 Anniversary Bernardo.All participants gets a raffle ticket. Kettner Nights! Held at our Little Italy. Location: food,drinks,prizes,vendorsHonor Flight sends you can eat pancakes! Come out for a great Historic Town Center Park in San Juan Capistrano Party Presented by Sun Riders M/C. Benefits Local Additional tickets will be on sale for 6 for $5, $12 2400 Kettner Blvd. 92101. Join us from 6pm-9pm WW11 vets to DC with escorts and expenses paid. breakfast with friends to help benefit our Southern at 4 pm. Great music, Vendors, best raffle prizes. children’s charities. Please come out and party with for $10, 25 for $20. All sheets must be turned in by for our Kettner Nights in Little Iatly! Live First bike out Tucson Harley Davidson,7355 N. California HOG Chapter. For More Info: www. Net proceeds go to our established fund to assist the Sun Riders M/C and help us calibrate our 35 noon. Raffle starting 12:30. $20 per bike/vehicle/ Band, Renegade Girls, SD Harley Promo Girls, Frontage Rd, Tucson LAHD.com Or call (714) 871-6563 HOG members who become hospitalized as a year Anniversary .Admission includes a plate of sheet For More Info go http://badride.diabetes. result of a motorcycle crash. Register Online Rider Dinner & Drinks!All. Complimentary Contact 10AM-last bike in 4PM American Legion Post 109, food. There will be music, 50/50, vendors, games org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=8950 Trisha [email protected] or go to 15921 So. Houghton AUGUST 16 $25.00 Passenger $10.00 See your local Black and much more! $15.00. 6pm. Territorial Bar http://www.sandiegoharley.com/ or call 858-616- Road, Corona, $20, passenger $5.00AZ Thank PALA, CA. 23rd Annual Pala Run Music Sheep Chapter or call for more details. Contact 3727 S Palo Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ 520-312-8120 6999 you Event Name, Benefiting, Start Time, Start Festival and Bike Show. VNV/LV MC’s Double Skippy Email [email protected] [email protected] tucsonsunridersmc.com SALINAS, CA. 15th Annual Thunder By The Bay Location, Address, City, Cost, Add’l Info Contact Overnighter All Bikes & Riders Welcome, Gates poker Run, presented by Monterey Bay KERNVILLE, CA. ABATE of California Jim Sill [email protected] or call 520-762-5455 or DORRIS, CA 3rd Annual Charlie Smith Memorial Open Friday at Noon Next to Pala Casino, 11154 AUG 28 – SEPT 2 H.O.G. $20.00 pre-reg and $25.00 at event. Sign up State Run ALL RIDERS WELCOME Frandy go to http://alr109.com Dorris Fire Poker Run. Lunch inc, 50/50, live Hwy 76 Pala Ca 92059. $40/Couple-$30/ Single- MILWAUKEE, WI* MILWAUKEE RALLY- 8:00-10:00am at Monterey Campground 11252 Kernville Rd. Kernville, Ca. music, auction, water games and more. Pre- $20/Saturday Day Pass, Bike Show Sat - Hard House of Harley-Davidson hosts the biggest party H-D 333 N. Main St. Salinas Ca 93901. Download 93238 Awards-ABATE/Non-ABATE Groups, Live register @ [email protected] $15.00. Body Contest 9:00 PM Sat - All Contestants Walk in Milwaukee helping celebrate Harley-Davidson’s TUCSON AZ* Sun Riders M/C 35 Anniversary forms at www.montereybayhog.com th Music, Adult Entertainment, Bike Show, Bike/ Day of event $20.00 Contact Shelly Ferr Email Away with Cash. Contact 110 Anniversary—6221 W. Layton Ave., Tri-Tip and Chicken 50/50, prizes and awards. Run People Games, Vendors, Fishing, Pre-Reg. $30/$40, Party Presented by Sun Riders M/C. Benefits Local [email protected] Homeboy Email [email protected] Milwaukee, WI 53220 More than 100 vendors, live children’s charities. Please come out and party with pins to the first 200 Contact music, stunt shows, food and cold beer. Layton Day of $35/$45. RV’s $10.00 extra. RV’s MUST Michelle Bodily Email thunder@montereybayhog. Pre-Reg. Contact Tina Sanders the Sun Riders M/C and help us celebrate our 35 AUGUST 5-11 AUGUST 17 Street will be closed and filled with vendors for two com Email [email protected] year Anniversary as a club in Tucson. Admission BALDWIN PARK, CA - The Century Station blocks around the dealership. More info: 877-518- includes a plate of food. There will be music, STURGIS, SD* 73rd ANNUAL STURGIS Memorial Ride is a fund raising event to benefit 4643 or visit www.milwaukeerally.com or www. TRABUCO, CA SEPTEMBER 14 50/50, vendors, games and much more! Admission: MOTORCYCLE RALLY— General Rally the families of Fallen or Seriously Injured Officers. houseofharley.com or http://www.roadshowsreno. Devil Dolls MC Endless Summer Bash!!! Sat. Aug SAN MARCOS, CA* HOG State Rally Lunch $15.00. 6pm. Territorial Bar 3727 S Palo Verde Rd. info, guidebook etc. available at: http:// This year we are also honoring SBCS Detective com/house.php 24, 2013 11am-4pm. Cook’s Corner and Live Band Stop at Biggs H-D’s 12 Noon – 3 Tucson, AZ 520-312-8120 tucsonsunridersmc.com www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/ QUICK Jeremiah MacKay and RPD Officer Michael 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd. Trabuco, CA Live PM- Burgers & Hot dogs, Live Band and more! [email protected] THROTTLE MAGAZINE available FREE at Crain. Kick stands up at 1100am sharp. Full police AUGUST 30-SEPT. 1 Music, Vendors, Raffle, Prizes, Food & Drinks Tonto Village, AZ. RCD-MMA Camp N Jam 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 many Sturgis Rally locations. escort from the start and finishing at Maggies Pub SEPTEMBER 8 Contact AJ Email [email protected] Come join us Labor Day weekend Aug. 30th-Sept. More info: [email protected] or visit www. in Santa Fe Springs Ca. with a BBQ, Live Bands, SEDONA AZ* Red Rose Inspiration For Animals 1st. in Tonto Village 20 miles east of Payson at biggshd.com SEE AD AUGUST 8 Vendors and more. Visit www.CENTURYRIDE. Presents 1st Annual “Ride For Rescue”. September SILVERADO, CA. 16th Annual Irvine Lake Blues Double D’s Bar & Restaurant in our DOWNEY, CA - Los Angeles Harley-Davidson of org for reg info. 8th is National Pet Memorial Day. Ride in honor Festival, Benefiting the Blues Hall of beautiful Tonto National forest. $10.00 per person. VISALIA, CA Chariot Race to the Forum Anaheim BIKE NIGHT, 6 - 9pm, Bob’s Big NO 1%’ers. Contact TomW or AMorrell Email of your pets that have passed. Bring a photo and Fames “ Raise the Roof Campaign”,10am-10pm Live music Friday night by The Mods, Saturday Registration starts at 8:00 AM St. Charles Boy Diner, 7447 Firestone Blvd, Downey, FREE, [email protected] or call 323-568-4918 we will display it on our framed Pet Memorial 5305 Santiago Canyon Road. Lakeview Event by SouLever. 50/50, Raffles, Bike games, People Borromeo Catholic Church 5049 W Akers Visalia, $2 PBRs, Food Specials, & Raffle Prize For More www.CENTURYRIDE.org Poster. A Motorcycle “Ride To Pine For Pie” Info go to www.lahd.com or call (714) 871-6563 Area. Pre-Sale $20.00 at Gate $25.00, $100.00 games. For more Info, contact Vine @ 928-978- CA 93291 (Corner of Akers and Caldwell) Ride VIP,Live Music on 2 Stages, Drawings, Bike Show, starts at 10:00 AM Registration fee of $25.00 To Benefit Animals 100% of the proceeds from SAN DIEGO, CA - 2850 Contact Vine Email [email protected] Vendors, BBQ & Beer. Ride to the event from (Rider) $15.00(Passenger) covers T-Shirt, Lunch, this event will go toward our Emergency Medical AUGUST 9 Join San Diego Harley-Davidson from 11am-3pm Lifestyle Cycles-1534 N. State College, Anaheim. & Prize Drawing Tickets(5) Music, Food, Prizes Fund and our Free Spay/Neuter Fund for Felines HARBOR CITY, CA August 9th 5-9 PM Casino for BBQ, Luau, Drinks,Live Music, Kids Games &

30 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 31 and Canines. (Rain Date: Sunday, September 15, 9:30 AM Leave at 10 AM. The first 10 who sign SEPTEMBER 25-29 2013). AZ. Registered Riders will also receive an up get 300 Rider Reward points!!!FREE breakfast, RENO, NV* STREET VIBRATIONS FALL event T-shirt and Pin. Registration starts at 9:00 FREE BBQ and Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos RALLY- 19th Annual party in the street! & Come A.M. Olde Sedona Bar and Grill - 1405 W. Hwy Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More info: marketing@ ride the back roads of Northern Nevada – Reno 89A, Sedona 86336. Kickstands Up at 11:30 A.M. biggshd.com or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD & Sparks main venues host rides to wonderful $25.00 Rider Donation/$15.00 Passenger. Raffles, scenic spots including Virginia City, Carson City, Vendors, 50/50, Buffet Breakfast, Pie in Pine. For PHOENIX, AZ. 10th Annual Save the Chesticles Lake Tahoe, and more. Major industry vendors, more info Facebook at “Ride For Rescue” -www. Poker Run. Cancer is Cancer! Sign up 9 concerts & entertainment plus Bike Builder Expo redroseinspiration.org email Tina and or Gary at a.m. @ The Steel Horse Saloon 1818 w. Bell Road and Globe of Death. Registration pkg includes [email protected] or call 928-282-5278 $15 per person. Stops include The Roadrunner, many activities & extra benefits for one low The Station, Daddy O’s,run ends @ Fraternal fee. http://www.roadshowsreno.com/street_ SEPTEMBER 12 DOWNEY, CA - Los Angeles Order of Eagles #3871. Ride pins first 250 riders. vibrations.php or call 775-329-7469. Harley-Davidson of Anaheim BIKE NIGHT, 6 - $200 best hand $100 worst hand. Music and 9pm, Bob’s Big Boy Diner, 7447 Firestone Blvd, food (with wristband) at F.O.E. #3871. Vendors SEPTEMBER 28 Downey, FREE, $2 PBRs, Food Specials, & Raffle welcome!For more info contact “G” 623-262-7101 SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS BREAKFAST Prize For More Info go to www.lahd.com or call [email protected] SCRAMBLE, LUNCH AND MORE CREW (714) 871-6563 RIDE – at Biggs Harley-Davidson Registration STOCKTON, CA 5th Annual Daniel Corona 9:30 AM Leave at 10 AM. The first 10 who sign SEPTEMBER 21 AIDS MemorialPoker Run Registration 9am-Ride up get 300 Rider Reward points!!!FREE breakfast, ANAHEIM, CA - registration opens 8:30 am OC Starts at 10:00am. Start: Alano Club 1812 Monte FREE BBQ and Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Poker Run presented by the OC Bad Ride Diablo AveStockton Calif, 95206. Registar the day Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More info: marketing@ committee Ride begins at Lifestyle Cycles 1534 of the event/ pre register at 4330 N. Pershing ave biggshd.com or visit www.biggshd.com SEE AD N. State College, Anaheim Registration opens at Ste B-2 Stockton Calif 95207 or call 209-271-9154. 8:30 am Ride begins at 10 am .Pancake Breakfast $25.00 for single rider or $40.00 for a couple. if SEPTEMBER 29 served! Lunch provided @ final site by Rock & you have any questions KERNVILLE, CA The Cyclesmiths Bikes n Blues Roll Custom Paint. $10.00 donation per hand. please call Brenda @ 209-271-9154. High/ BBQ, Benefitting the Bakersfield http://badride.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_ Low Porker Hand. Benefits AIDS Walk San National Cemetery Memorial Walkway, Old id=8950 Joaquin. Contact Brenda Hagerman Email school garage band party featuring the rockin blues [email protected] sounds of the Fourty Fours. Event is free September 21 and begins at 2:30pm Sept. 29th, 11417 Kernville SEPTEMBER 22 Rd., Kernville CA. Raffles, BBQ, Bikini Bike Wash and the Blues! Come the whole weekend for 5th annual Daniel Corona Aids Memorial Poker MARINA DEL REY, CA the BUD LIGHT Kern River Rock n Blues Fest. Run – 9am Registraion ride starts at 10am. The Greatest Escape Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Presented by RIP CAT Records. – Contact Orion Breakfast $5 – Lunch included. Raffle Prizes, First Victims of Sanders [email protected] - http:// 100 Get T-shirt, Pin and 1 Raffle Ticket. Alanao Mesothelioma100% of all donations will go to the kernriverrocknblues.com/ or call 661-340-0026 Club 1812 Monte Diablo Ave Stockton, CA For Punch Worthington lab at UCLA and more info call Brenda at 209- 271-9154 or email the Pacific Meso Centers lab on Santa Monica OCTOBER [email protected] SEE AD Blvd. for research for malignant pleural mesothelioma Starts: 10AM OCTOBER 3-6 SEPTEMBER 20-22- Bartels’ Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd, LAS VEGAS, NV. Las Vegas BikeFest…Ridin’ COTTONWOOD AZ* Thunder Valley Rally Marina Del Rey, CA Tri tip Lunch & Johnny Cash Vegas Style! October 3-6, 2013! Glamour & Glitz; 2013 Old Town Cottonwood, Cottonwood tribute concert at 12PM Twists & Turns; City Lights & Desert Terrain Thunder Valley Rally 2013 held in “Old Town” Ends: 3PM Sycamore Cove State Beach,9000 West … Live Entertainment; $10,000 Poker Run; Cottonwood, Arizona. The perfectly suited digs Pacific Coast Hwy, Bike Giveaways; Artistry in Iron,…; 100’s of of Main Street in Old Town are ready to once Malibu, CA - $45 entry, $35 for passengers Vendors; Fun, Fun and More Fun…It’s Las Vegas again roar to life for the 13th Annual Thunder Contact: Clare Cameron BikeFest!!! Registration starts as low as $30 and Valley Rally. Runs, Live Bands, Camping, Food, [email protected] or call 310-478-4678 includes event t-shirt, rally pin, commemorative Games, Vendors and a whole lot more. For more http://thegreatestescape.org gift…fun and excitement. Can you handle it?! You information 480-518-5212 or ralph@4-coyotes. don’t want to miss Las Vegas BikeFest 2013 … com. SEE AD BULLHEAD CITY, AZ Ridin’ Vegas Style! Contact Kristy Lee Gildner Gate Warrior Brotherhood presents their “1st Email [email protected] Website http:// TOMBSTONE AZ* Tequila Penasco presents Annual Poker Run” to www.lasvegasbikefest.com Phone the Tombstone Ride To Destiny at the Tombstone benefit local children with life threatening 702-216-5845 Municipal Airport. live music, delicious food illnesses. Registration 8:30 - 11:00am at the GWB , vendors and activities for the rider and bike Clubhouse at 1610 Riverview Dr, Ste 12, Bullhead OCTOBER 4- 5 aficionado. The Ultimate Van Halen tribute band City, AZ. Poker hands are $15, two for $25. Prizes MESQUITE, NV - BACA “Bikers Against Child on Friday -Saturday is the one and only Jackyl for high and low hand, 50/50 and raffle. Live Abuse” “KEEPERS OF THE CHILDREN “ - Hired Gunns, Flashpoint, and Kiss the Salt. music by Mohave Green. Food and BIKE RALLY, Mesquite NV. Friday Oct. 4th, Tequila Penasco, Eagleriders of Scottsdale and booze available. FMI contact Capo @ (928)542- 3pm, bar, meet & greet, vendors. Movie “Easy Rick Hatche’s Top Spoke Rentals will be hosting 0139 or [email protected] Rider” after dark under the stars. Sat. Oct. 5th, a Motorcycle Raffle drawn Saturday September http://www.gatewarriorbrotherhood.com poker run sign up 8am to 10am, live band, bar, 21, 2013 Win a NEW 2012 Harley-Davidson 1200 food vendors, bike games,50/50, raffles. At 4:30pm Forty-Eight. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $100. MIDVALE, UT we give away a 2013 HD Road King. Purchase tickets on line at http://ridetodestiny. 32nd Annual Devil’s Slide Ride, 10:00 a.m., Eureka Resort, ask for the special BACA com or in person at the Dragoon Saloon in Caesar’s Motorcycle Empire LLC, 7922 S. State rate, 1-800-346-4611. Info contact Beezer at Tombstone, AZ For more info www.ridetodestiny. St., Midvale, $20 per person, Ride pins to first [email protected] com 100 signers, Pre-ride refreshments, Sweeper service SEPTEMBER 21 and Lunch provided.-Contact Caesar’s Motorcycle OCTOBER 6 SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS BREAKFAST Empire [email protected] www.caesars- VALENCIA, CA. Valencia Classic Car & SCRAMBLE, LUNCH AND MORE CREW cycle.com or call 801-255-4466 Gourmet Food Fest benefiting the Santa Clarita RIDE – at Biggs Harley-Davidson Registration Valley Sheriff’s Foundation. Featuring a

32 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 33 cavalcade of chromed-out classics, and an of. Includes lunch, beverages, tee shirt included. armada of gourmet food trucks serving up a Grand prize raffles and auction items. For more OCTOBER 20th variety of delicious offerings. From 10am-3pm information 520-907-4235 or visit www.kellisride. GLENDALE, CA – LOVE RIDE’s 30th at the Valencia Auto Center on Creekside Road, org or www.facebook.com/kellisride. Anniversary – Presented by Budweiser and Valencia, CA. This event is free! powered by GEICO Motorcycles to Benefit the OCTOBER 13 USO. Starts at Glendale Harley-Davidson 3717 MARINA DEL REY, CA - Bartels’ HD VACAVILLE, CA - ABATE 17’s Annual Fall Run. San Fernando Rd Glendale, CA . Visit www. Anniversary Ride benefiting Rip’s BAD Don’t miss this event it starts at Str8 Shooters - LOVERIDE.org for more details or call 818-246- Ride For more information visit http:// 1072 Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville. Sign up starts 5618 SEE AD ON BACK COVER bartelsanniversaryride.com or call Debi Black: at 9:30 A.M, first game at 10:30. $5 donation per 310.823.1112 card. 5 stops, 5 games. Join ABATE the day of the OCTOBER 24-26 event and get 1 bingo card at each stop. For more YUMA AZ* Arizona State H.O.G. Rally will be information call 707-624-6310, glenphillips01@ held in Yuma, Arizona from October 24th, 2013 Lost Girls M/C 9th Annual Women’s Breast comcast.net or visit www.abate17.org to October 26th, 2013. Registration Deadline Cancer Ride. Reg from 8am to is September 5th, 2013. For more information, 10am at Sequoia Breast Center 4949 W. Cypress CASA GRANDE AZ* Arizona’s Largest please call (928) 580-9541 or keep checking www. Ave. $25/rider & pass. $10 meal. Money raised Motorcycle Swap Meet Pinal County Fairgrounds, azstatehogrally.com. pays for mammograms for patients who don’t 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande, have insurance. Ride is for women only, but men Arizona. Admission $5 per person / Ages 12 OCTOBER 25-27 can join us for lunch at Dry Creek Deli 33454 and under FREE. Featuring: Harley & Others: Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove. Music, vendors, New and used parts, Accessories, and Other bike PALM SPRINGS, CA* AMERICAN raffles, 50/50. Register by Sept 7th and receive a related items. Seller spaces are 10’ x 15’ at $30.00 HEAT PALM SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE t-shirt and 10 grand prize tickets. Grand Prize is per space. First come first served. Gates open for WEEKEND—Come play in this desert resort area $5000 paint job donated by Lacey’s sellers at 7:00 A.M. Up to two people with vendor. bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect Automotive. – Contact SideCar Cindy – Email NO DOGS Except Service Dogs. Event Hours: ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music & [email protected] 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. For more information 480- entertainment, activities galore, retail vendors, http://www.lostgirlsmc.com or call 559-799-4796 209-8521 great restaurants just steps away. Registration includes free VIP parking on Palm Canyon prime OCTOBER 10, ANAHEIM, CA - BIKERS RIDE FOR CANCER locations, T-shirt, pin, bike show entry, free VIP DOW NEY, CA - Los Angeles Harley-Davidson - POKER RUN Presented by Pyrate Ryderz MC parties, poker walks & runs and reduced hotel of Anaheim BIKE NIGHT, 6 - 9pm, Bob’s Big and Gentlemen MC. Our poker run begins at Los rates. Portion of proceeds to local charities. Boy Diner, 7447 Firestone Blvd, Downey, FREE, Angeles Harley-Davidson of Anaheim at 9:00am. http://www.roadshowsreno.com/american_heat. $2 PBRs, Food Specials, & Raffle Prize For More It’s a structured poker run with a schedule of 5 php or call 775-329-7469. Info go to www.lahd.com or call (714) 871-6563 locations taking us through two counties. Our 2nd stop is Harley-Davidson of Glendale then onto NOVEMBER OCTOBER 11 our 3rd stop at Deus Ex Machina in Venice. We REDDING, CA. Cruisin’ The County – Big Bike then ride through Santa Monica and Venice to NOVEMBER 2 Weekend – The Last Hoorah for the our 4th stop at Bartel’s Harley-Davidson and our MESA AZ* Ride to Rescue for Homeless Riding Season honoring public servants and final location is Eagle Rider of Los Angeles. Each Animals starting at Joeta’s Leather - 433 West veterans. Supports the Missing In America Project of our poker run locations will have DJ’s or live Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85021. Gear up for –who provide honor and respect to those who have band music, refreshments, and of course prizes for Paw Placement’s First Annual Ride to Rescue for served this country by securing a final resting place the poker run winners. All proceeds go directly to Homeless Animals. Silent Auction: Items include for these forgotten heroes throughout the country. support cancer patients going through treatments trips, resort packages, garage services and much The party’s in Redding, California (Oct 11-13) the therapy. more. Raffle: Awesome prizes! GIVEAWAYS with pre-registration from $15-50 and a chance to GALORE! All Riders receive an Event T-Shirt. win a set of Dunlop Tires (through any Cycle Gear OCTOBER 18-20 WINKELMAN AZ* Riot Every mile is a life-saver for homeless cats and store). Contact Connie Email on the River. Riot on the River will be held dogs in Arizona. riders will take scenic back [email protected] at Winkelman Flats City Park - Gila Ave, roads through desert terrain to The Roadrunner Winkelman, AZ 85292. $20.00 per person for the Bar & Grill in New River. Have a refreshing OCTOBER 12 weekend / $30.00 per couple for the weekend beverage before heading the The Hideaway in PHELAN, CA Set Free 11th Annual Poker run. / $10.00 per person for Saturday only. ADULT Cave Creek. The ride is over but the party begins! Presented by the Servants for Christ ONLY EVENT. Benefits the ACMC and will Paw Placement Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) not- MC. Signups for the Run from 8 to 10 AM, sign include vendors, bike games, 50/50 drawing, for-profit organization. Our mission is to reduce up at the Screaming Chicken in Devore or at raffles, live music, food, beer, mixed drinks. For euthanasia of cats and dogs through rescue, the T-Bird, 3936 Phelan Rd, Phelan. Singles $10 more information 521-730-1925 or visit www. adoption and education about responsible pet Couples $15. Bike games such as slow ride, loud azcmc.org. guardianship. For more information 480-773-8547 pipes, tire toss, tattoo contest. Vendors, live music, or visit www.pawplacement.org/Ride2013. food large prize raffle, 50/50 raffle OCTOBER 19 Contact Bob Blaylock Email setfreebob@yahoo. TUCSON, AZ - HOGtoberFest XXV, Benefits NOVEMBER 7-10 com American Diabetes Association and Tucson Puerto Penasco, Sonora Mexico HOG. End point for Rip’s B.A.D. Ride 13th Annual Rocky Point Rally – The Greatest TUCSON AZ* 4th Annual Kellis Ride will be Registration $20 per participant. Poker Run - Motorcycle fiesta South of the Border. Www. held Tucson H-D - 7355 N I-10 EB Frontage $1,000 cash prizes $500 Grand Prize, Must be RockyPointRally.com SEE AD Road, Tucson, Arizona. $25 pre-registration present to win, starts at TH-D, Last bike out at (including passenger) / $30 day of event (including 1:30pm, last in by 4:00pm After party at Tucson NOVEMBER 17 - 1PM - 5PM VIP Celebration- passenger). JDRF charity motorcycle ride H-D, Bands: Newtronn 1 Project and Sour Invitation Only * Original Mikes in Santa honoring the life of Kelli Bonn, and dedicated to Diesel Train Wreck, Bike Games, Vendors, fashion Ana *VIP Celebration for riders raising over finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. 50 mile loop show, Harley Girls, Raffles, Silent Auction, $500.00 by November 17th. through the beautiful sonoran desert and saguaro Bikini Contest $300 cash prize Contact Laura national monument. All proceeds go directly to the Lytle Email [email protected] or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), a call 520.239.6519 http://www.tucsonhog.net/ national non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for hogtoberfest type 1 diabetes. $25 including passenger, $30 day

34 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 35 Story by: Pastor Z., Photos by: Pete Alva City (of Bonanza fame). It’s a beautiful ride up to about 7,000 feet – that features breathtaking On Tuesday, May 7th: Big Tom Longbrake – scenery and some great twists and turns. We took (the BFC State Elder), Pete Alva (photographer out the back window of the van, and Pete dangled extraordinaire), and I all hopped in the BFC out the window snapping away, and shooting Urban Assault Vehicle and our Wells Fargo some movie footage of our group. trailer – began the journey north from Southern Virginia City is an amazing place – that looks like California to Northern Nevada. it came straight out of the 1800’s old wild west. On the way up we had a few stops to make on We had a great time visiting the shops, ate some the way up. Our first stop was at: Preacher inredible food, had some great coffee, and of Tony Grasso’s garage – where he designs and course enjoyed rapping our pipes through town. customizes different types of bikes. Tony was The architecture was also amazing – and yeah - an old-school biker back in the 80’s, and loves the Pete was in photo heaven. styles of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, etc. My favorite part of course was the beautiful ride Tony was a trashman for the city of Carson City up – and down the mountains… for many years, and as such he picked up a lot of All in all – these are some incredible places to really cool old things along the way. We’ve all ride and enjoy as bikers. Hope that you can make hear the expression “What’s one man’s trash – is it out there some time. You’ll completely enjoy another man’s treasure”. yourselves. Tony takes that term literally and uses all kinds of Then on Friday afternoon - we began the long things – to create artistic masterpieces of: metal, trek back home, to be in town for the Mt. Soledad paint, chrome, and trash. Bike Blessing. We had some great fellowship, He calls his art: “Trash-technology”. Tony and and caught a few great rides through some I have been friends since the early 80’s, and breathtaking scenery. have done favors for each other over the years. complete with a beautiful padded backrest. Then I’ve always appreciated his artistic ideas, and the coup-de-gra ! He took my fistail pipes that Until next time – Your Roving Reporter and creations… ran along the bottom of the bike, and followed Sharp-Shooter, Pastor Z. I have a cool old Evo chopper that we put together the lines of the sissy bar – and went nearly to the back in 2005. Tony made me an offer – that I top of the bar. It came out awesome. He tells me couldn’t refuse… Send my bike up to him for a that he used extra Harley pipes that were laying pulpit with handlebars (which is pretty cool). The levels, and Motorcycle Club profiling. Together few weeks – and he’d do some crazy things to it – around the garage… and used some wrought church is located in one of the neediest parts of we can make a difference… for free ! So I said “Sign me up”.. A couple of iron metal gate pieces to fabricate the sissy bar. town. It sits across the street from the Probabtion I personally believe that all motorcycle clubs and friends were driving north and delivered my bike Now I definitely have a “one-off ” custom Dept. – a bar – and a food pantry for the needy. groups should get involved in their local, regional to his garage. chopper – that I’ll be proud to blast down the Tony also gives out food to those in need - and and national motorcycle rights groups – because We discussed some different ideas, but I told him road on. Thank you Brother Tony ! I really vows to help: the least, the last, and the lost. Like if you don’t stand up for your freedoms – they will to take “artistic license” and do his own thing… appreciate you. a modern day disciple, he really does love and be taken away one by one. and he defiantly did that. He also created some custom Yamaha V-Max care about people - not only with his words, but The meetings are always informative, and they So we drove up, and I hopped out of the van. choppers. Based on a bike that can do also with his actions. He’s quite a guy. really create unity between the various motorcycle He popped up the roll-up door, and my exact 150 mph pretty easily, he fabricated groups. You’ll walk away with ammo to fight for words were: “Wow, unbelievable”… some * causes you believe in. He built a 2 ½ foot - old school sissy On Weds. we arrived at the Silver Legacy Hotel * bar for me and he put 3 crosses in Reno to attend some meetings at N.C.O.M. the On Thursday we took a group ride up to Virginia on the sissy bar… National Coalition of Motorcyclists. Attorney Richard Lester worked together with M/C/ leaders to form an alliance of motorcycle club leaders. They meet annually at a convention, and they also meet regionally, and locally to work together to try to overturn laws that attempt to take away the rights of bikers and their organizations. NCOM, the local COC’s (Confederation of Clubs), and MRO’s motorcycle rights groups really neat pieces of custom like: ABATE, the MMA, etc. all work together to biker art. get unfair laws overturned. Some of these laws Pete clicked away - as Tom and include: handlebar heights, exhaust system sound I picked Tony’s brain about his incredible creations. How he made this or that, and where he got his ideas for this or that. * Next up was a ride to “The Last Harvest Church” which Tony pastors. It is a real old school biker church – with Tony’s wall art throughout the building. He even has a

36 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 37 38 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 39 Story: by Pastor Z. , Photo’s by Pastor Z. & Pete Alva Our construction skills in BFC were not adequate ambulance rides. Everyone poured love into this for this type of project, but once the newspapers man – who was so much more than a friend and On Sunday, June 23rd - God provided some ran the stories of what we were attempting to do – neighbor to everyone that he knew. incredibly beautiful weather for a benefit rally/ we got some amazing volunteers who stepped up birthday party for our friend and brother, Don to the plate. One guy in particular, an incredible The day of the rally – 5 Loaves and 2 Fish donated “Shag-Daddy” Marshall. Literally hundreds of tile guy named Don “Shag” Marshall who was all the food, and it was a gourmet meal. Hundreds people attended the event that I put on for “Shag”, also a biker, decided to get us the materials at of bikes rolled into the parking lot. Dozens of bike with the help from my friends (and Shagg’s) - cost, and donate all of his labor to the project. clubs rolled in from all over California. It was an Rusty and K.O. Coones at Illusion Motorsports. So during this project we got to be really good amazing display of love and respect. Rusty and friends, we shared a lot of stories, and we had K.O. were gracious hosts, and everyone enjoyed a Shag is one of the coolest, funniest, old school, a lot of laughs together. The end result was we meal, and some crazy raffles. independent bikers that I had ever met in my built Kevin a beautiful custom $20-25,000.00 fully entire life. Here’s the important background, how tiled bathroom with a roll-in shower giving him Shag’s mom and brother also showed up for the we met, because Shag’s actions made him a hero independence - and dignity - to take care of his event. Eddie “Hollywood” and his Familia Social in our eyes! In 2007, our Bikers for Christ chapter weekly hygiene needs. Club, and Shag’s friends from a New Zealand in Orange County, California heard about a young Shagg and his doctors made the decision to stop his M/C rolled in. 17 year old named Kevin who has cerebral palsy. Shag and I kept in touch throughout the years, we treatment and they sent him home. His son Jessee Kevin’s parents had to carry this 100 pound boy up swapped hugs and more stories at some rallies and came back home from India to care for his Dad, Then the ambulance rolled in with the guest of and down the stairs twice a week to take a shower, concerts… In April of this year I got the call that and friends: Gary (Shagg’s best friend), Shaun, honor… Shag made it to his event. Despite the or give him a sponge bath in the kitchen sink. no one is ever prepared to hear. Shag told me that Dave, Graham and “others” (too numerous fact that he came on a hospital bed – he was there. Their home had a toilet and sink in the downstairs he had cancer. I was able to pray with him, and to mention) worked around the clock to try to Shagg was so happy – he was in tears. Throughout bathroom (with no way to bathe Kevin). lead him to faith in Christ. He prayed to receive keep him comfortable. His neighbor Sean kept the day - Shag laughed a lot, and continued Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. It brought a bringing food over for all of his “helpers”. Shagg cracking jokes with folks, despite the fact that I’m We decided that somebody needed to help this lot of peace into the situation as now Shag and had a constant stream of friends visiting. Then certain he was still in a lot of pain. We tried to line family, so we put on a fundraiser to build them a I trusted that his last breath on earth, would be his son Brandon, his wife and his in-laws showed the people up, and send them in a few at a time full bathroom with a shower – using the existing followed by his first breath in heaven. up – with Shagg’s new grandbaby from Northern sometimes it got a little overwhelming for him. He room and the laundry room behind the small California for a few days, and completely made stayed for about 1 ½ hours and thoroughly enjoyed bathroom. Bikers for Christ members decided to After some hospital visits we realized things were his days more joyful… Jessee kept his Dad eating himself. Shane HAMC prayed a special prayer for put on a benefit rally at Kennedy’s Custom Cycles going downhill pretty fast. I contacted my friends healthy, and cared for him every way that he in Oceanside, and raised the cash for the project. and Shagg’s, Rusty and K.O. Coones and asked could. BFC HQ and our members from Orange County, them if I could use their shop Illusion Cycles to San Diego, and the Inland Empire teamed up - host a Benefit Rally for Shagg. I asked if BFC Shagg kept telling everyone how excited he was and did a great job at the benefit together. could do the rally on Sunday, June 23rd there, and about his up-coming Benefit / Birthday Party. As they agreed to help. K.O. really stepped up to the his health continued to deteriorate - those who him. I also had the pleasure of praying plate – and she got busy making calls, and getting were taking care of him didn’t know if he’d be for him and his son Jessee. Everyone raffle prizes… and Rusty alerted his staff to the able to make it to the event. Esther and I went who attended the event was completely game plan. th to see him on June 20 , and he again perked blessed. We ended the day with an auction. up. Shagg vowed to get to the event. His friends K.O. lent me a hand, and ended up being When Esther and I went to the hospital, to tell started talking about how to get him there, and the auctioneer for awhile. She did a Shagg the day that I picked for his benefit, he they started making calls and plans… rd great job. Thanks again to: Rusty, K.O., started crying as he told me that June 23 was his Illusion Motorsports, Bikers for Christ and birthday. God really amazes me sometimes – as Esther and I went to Illusion to check in with K.O. everyone else who made Shag’s Benefit & He always knows exactly what needs to happen and Rusty… K.O. is a remarkable lady – and Birthday – so special to him, his family, and when. So Shagg’s event changed to a “Benefit she really puts her heart into any events that they and his friends. It was a beautiful day. Rally / Birthday Party”… are involved in. K.O. also had an awesome Shag- Daddy cupcake cake made. She is truly a class act Shag passed: June 28th – 5 days later. R.I.P. 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42 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 43 We not only attend motorcycle rallies to sell are HIS ten minutes. Not anyone else’s. And he should not be forced to product, introduce people to our brand, and have oblige to the interruption for no reason. If you feel like George, and me, I urge you to have a look at the American Motorcycle Association (AMA.) They a little fun, we also attend rallies to learn things. are the largest motorcycling rights and event-sanctioning organization. The I learned many things at Americade this year. AMA advocates for rider’s interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Please follow Some good. Some not so much. the link below to become familiar with their efforts and consider becoming a member. Without advocates like the AMA fighting for our rights, who First, the good. The only things better then only, and all, motorcycles are pulled over and reason. Actually, they’ve never shaken me down. knows what other infringements will come next? Membership is only $49 the scenery in the Adirondack wilderness were the inspected. Not cars or trucks. Only motorcycles. When I innocently asked if probable cause was annually, and it also comes with a lot of other benefits. And even if you, or “bikers.” They were all super friendly. I enjoyed Sound like profiling? These checkpoints were required to pull someone over, they asked me if I I, never get pulled over again without cause, I’m happy to contribute $49 to talking with just about all the attendees I met. not only unconstitutional in my opinion but also considered driving my vehicle on a public roadway possibly prevent it from happening to someone else. Even if the attendance was only half that of the discriminatory. I asked many attendees over the equal to the sanctity of my home. I responded I learned a long time ago that it is not helpful to offer criticism without previous year. course of the event what they thought of these yes. And besides, I had already succumbed to also offering a solution. So, in a nutshell here is my solution. Face your Unfortunately, that’s about all the good I have checkpoints, and every single one said they were a motorcycle safety inspection several months fears, Americade staff and N.Y. law enforcement officials. Go to that far to report. I can handle a bit of rain, which is totally against them. Whether Harley or Honda earlier as part of the Massachusetts requirements. away place of terrible myth and legend, “Sturgis,” and you just may learn inevitable at Americade. After all, it’s the Northeast riders, they all opposed these Gestapo-style Then they put on the mean cop face big time. So that your prejudice and anxiety is unfounded and unwarranted. Bikers are for eight days in the spring. However, what was checkpoints where riders were forced at gunpoint if I thanked them and went back to my booth as it not all bad people. And by practicing discriminatory methods to catch a few less tolerable were the Americade management, they resisted to forfeit their time (don’t believe me? started to feel like I might end up in jail. bad apples, you spoil the whole bunch’s perspective of you and ultimately staff, and security who were unhelpful and over- Try not stopping next time), and then subjected to Upon my safe, un-arrested return home, I called undermine your cause. Also, if you are welcoming, you will be welcomed. bearing. They also came across as unwelcoming numerous inspections and possible fines. the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and Typically businesses only publish positive articles, and it has been and seemed unappreciative toward both the guests When I kindly asked the Sheriff’s Department talked with the person in charge of their booth. I suggested that we refrain from posting this critique as it may have a negative and vendors. The $15 entrance fee to access the officers at their vendor tent to please explain the wanted to share my experience with him so they impact. But, as one of Americas best champions of independence and foe vendor area was a bit off-putting. It doesn’t seem reasoning behind the motorcycle checkpoints, as might learn and improve. He said that although of tyranny, Ben Franklin, said: “Those who would give up Essential Liberty right to pay to go shopping. I was not familiar with them and many of our he was not present when I was at his booth, his to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” About the only thing worse than the Americade customers were complaining about them, they officers reported to him that I came to their booth I would like nothing more than to write a positive review of my management and staff was the Warren County quickly became offensive and challenging with a and was anti–law enforcement and argumentative. experience at Americade. However, since some folks can only afford the Sheriff’s Department. These guys are about as belligerent tone. They asked me, with that vocal Anti–law enforcement and argumentative? time and money for one rally a year, I am obligated to call them like I hospitable as Buford T. Justice from Smokey quality that is accusatory and threatening, if I Because I asked a few questions? Questions see them. Although Lake George is a beautiful region with great touring and the Bandit. State law enforcement was also wanted Americade to end up like Sturgis, where should be considered an opportunity to educate opportunities, I felt unwelcomed and uneasy at Americade. We will not be conducting mandatory biker checkpoints. To the there are outlaw bikers present. I responded by and explain rather than be perceived as a threat or returning to Lake George any time soon, and until show management and unfamiliar, a mandatory biker checkpoint is where asking all six officers if any of them had ever been provocation to quash. law enforcement shift their position and attitude, we do not recommend the to Sturgis. Not one Later in the show, when one of the Americade rally to other motorcyclists who value freedom and fun. had. I told them that security guards was acting roughly with a vendor I had been to Sturgis who was trying to drive into his booth space after Charles F. Giordano numerous times and the show was over for the day, I attempted to President, Tailgunner USA • Von Braun Exhaust found it preferable intervene. The security guard stuck his finger in my and more welcoming face and the police officers rushed over, shouting than Americade. that it was the second time they had had a problem If I hadn’t been so with me. The second time? Asking a few questions flustered, I would nicely was the first? So much for public service… also have said I felt It seems odd to me that every person I met more threatened at Americade was against motorcycle-only by the Sheriff’s checkpoints, and viewed them as discriminatory Department than I and unjust, yet we all endured them without even ever have by a bike- conveying our discontent. gang member. After One of the attendees I talked to, named all, a bike gang George, said that when he gets pulled over at these has never shaken motorcycle-only checkpoints it upsets him because me down without that is HIS time that is being infringed upon. They

44 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 45 46 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 47 By Marcel Schiro VP Sales, Marketing and Product Design 7eye by Panoptx Eyewear

As a 15-year veteran manufacturer and supplier of performance eyewear I get asked over and over “How are you guys doing...what is your opinion of the state of the industry...what do you see for the future of the MC biz?” Well I have come to a short version of a response and a long version as well. So as not to bore the reader I’ll share the short version.

My overall opinion is...as long as we ride and continue to share the enthusiasm of this thing we love the MC biz will sustain itself. Too many suppliers have copped to the dollar and pressures from finances to guide, direct, and control our businesses and have lost the original vision that was fueled by the roar of our motors and the wind in our face. I truly believe that if we hold on to the original reason we got into this industry, over time and over ‘peaks and through valleys’ we’ll be ok and the industry will thrive.

Now don’t misunderstand... without finances in control, in check and good planning no business will sustain forever. A lot of people try to make a business out of their hobby or passion and fail. That’s usu- ally because they are out of balance. Staying in balance means exactly that; not too much of one of the other but rather an equal amount of both. In our case we temper our direction with equal parts of enthusi- asm, good business practices and an innate sense of what our customer needs and wants.

As avid riders for many years we are constantly trying to meet other riders’ needs when it comes to eyewear. As evidenced by our introduc- tion and patent of the ‘original element sealing’ eyewear, back in 1996, up to our new 2013 release of styles with unique technology we believe that new ideas, and the interest to pioneer them is what drives our suc- cess. We are always striving to be better in what we design, how we facilitate our staff and most importantly how we service our dealers. When you have loyal customers who have continued to purchase your products over the years you know you’ve done something right. When you get countless testimonials from riders sharing stories of how our product has enhanced their riding experience you know you’ve aligned with and satisfied your constituents.

So... I guess the ultimate rule here is... stay true to yourself, stay true and tuned in to your customers, be wise... and never ever loose your passion for the fun and excitement in this lifestyle we so treasure. With that attitude no peak will be too high and no valley too low for us all to make the MC industry thrive.

48 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 49 On May 4th, Harley-Davidson of Westminster had a Ride-In Movie Night at an empty building down on the 405 freeway. They had a gourmet food truck, ice cream and showed biker film classic “Easy Rider”. Why was it at an empty building off the 405 freeway? It’s the future location of the bigger, bolder Harley-Davidson of Westminster. They are also holding our HOG meetings at the new building. It is on the 405 between Beach Blvd. and Golden West St. off ramps. The address is 15080 Golden West CIRCLE (not street). The move is several months away with the timing to be around fall of 2013. The new facility is approximately twice as large as their current facility.

In our July issue story on page 13 about the Poker Run/Semper Fi Fund event, held by the Brotherhood of Marine Riders, we in- correctly stated the rank of Master Seargent Steve Anderson 2 ranks lower, as Staff Sear- gent. We know that our Marines deserve every bit of the ranks they hold. Quick Throttle regrets the error and we thank Master Seargent Steve Anderson and all the Marine Riders, for their outstanding service to the United States of America.

50 AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 2013 51 “On page 21 of the July issue, Randy Twells mentions A-Team Mo- torcycles running the Victory display in Laughlin. While this has been true in the past, in the last year Victory has changed from having a sole dealer run a regional rally, to part corporate support with an actual designated Rally truck, marketing budget etc. But it is still in the hands of a lead dealership. This year Desert Thunder Victory dealer put much of their time, efforts and resources into making the rally a great suc- cess. Desert Thunder, A Team, RideNow Powersports on Rancho, and Arizona West All Sport all participated but Donnie Ward and his team at Desert Thunder had a very significant role” CD

On page 22 of the July issue, the Memorial Day Rally “Flags for our Fallen” article was mistakenly accredited to George Childress. The article was written by Vince Ansel.

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