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SEE Back Cover For Details Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads OWNER / EDITOR 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 117-270 SALES: Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Office phone: (757) 831-2264 Kelly Werrell Email:[email protected] Website: www.thunderroads-virginia.com Thunder Roads Crew SALES CREW ROAD CREW For information about advertising in Thunder Roads visit the Advertising page of our website Webmaster www.thunderroads-virginia.com or contact Beth William C. Frohmiller Albert, Sales/Assistant Editor at (804) 536-1299, www.WCFStudios.com [email protected] Layout & Design Warren Ells – Art Director Thunder Pub Covering the Mid-Atlantic region, primarily the Rod the Magificent – Ad Design states of Virginia, DC & Maryland On Eagles Wings Beth Albert (804) 536-1299 Reverend Rock [email protected] Preacher Rick Pastor Tammy Hayes William Day “Wild Bill” (804) 814-8498 [email protected] Sound Check Cathy & Chris Laurie Schober William C. Frohmiller (757) 416-2410 www.WCFStudios.com Tech Tips [email protected] Aaron Johnson [email protected] Kelly Werrell (757) 831-2264 [email protected] Writers/Photographers Beth Albert Bo Albert Cathy Clare (BZgal) Special Thanks to: Warren Ells - our wonderfully Chris Rockhill (Tigger) talented layout guy who designs our pages & Cindy Mease puts all the pieces together for us each month, Rod The Magnificent - for his killer ad designs Dave Sutton & Bill of WCFStudios.com, our webmaster, who Kelly Werrell keeps our site rockin’ on the web. Also many Tim Wilmoth thanks to all of our readers, advertisers & those Ricky Derby of you out there that spread the word or pass Wild Bill a magazine to a friend who’s never heard of us William Frohmiller before - You ALL are what keeps the Thunder rolling through the Mid-Atlantic! * All articles & pictures within Thunder Roads are contributed by our Crew or by freelance writers & photographers. CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hey folks! Have you been dealing with a bad case of Spring fever??? So have we & we’re soooo ready to get out there & have some fun on our bikes! There will be plenty to be had from what we have seen so far going into our calendar & the events keep coming Calendar Of Events............................................4 in too. It’s going to be an incredible riding season for the all bikers & motorcycle people throughout our region this year with non-stop events & rides for everyone…get your motors runnin’! Proud To Be An American..............................8 Many of our Biker Friendly businesses out there unfortunately have been faced with having to close their doors (for good) & after talking with a few of them, I’ve learned something very interesting, Hot Shots..............................................................12 but also pretty sad. When I asked if they could pin point exactly what happened to get things to the point of having to throw in the towel, they told me that it really wasn’t all about the economy as KISS.....................................................................15 most people would think. As soon as their signs went up for the “Going Out of Business” sales, people started flocking in to spend their money. Many of the people had shopped these places before, Clubs & Organizations..................................23 periodically & were shocked when they’d heard the news about them closing up. Sympathetically, many customers told the owners, The Joker’s Wild..............................................28 “We thought you’d always be here.” That’s the key phrase right there…isn’t it funny how we take things for granted sometimes? Businesses rely on their customers, especially the “regulars”, to Biker Friendly Directory..............................32 keep the lights on & business running as usual. Without them, the inevitable happens, as they slowly go under & have no choice but to close up. Our advertisers & Biker Friendly people are here with NCOM News Bytes..........................................36 us, not only to help us keep our magazine out on the road, but most of all, they are here for YOU. They open their doors, many working long hard hours, using their life savings to keep things going, to On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39 serve us, the motorcycle community. Even if you stop in a place once a month & spend $5, every little bit helps. We go on rides for charity events & spend at least $20 a pop to help their cause. Let’s not forget about the businesses out there who need your support NOW… not after it’s too late – that’s the only way that they will NATIONAL FOUNDERS ALWAYS be there. Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon Ok friends, enjoy all your days during this beautiful month of 1421 Chapmansboro Road March. It’s always a good day when you get out for a ride so try to Chapmansboro, TN 37035 do it every chance you get. Here’s wishing you all much love in Corporate Office: 615-792-0040 your hearts, peace in your lives & a whole lotta wind in your face. Fax: 615-792-7580 e-mail: [email protected] Until we see you again next month… ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF ITS CONTENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT Happy Trails…. WRITTEN PERMISSION. PUBLISHER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND IS NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR ERRORS BEYOND THE COST OF THE SPACE OCCUPIED BY THE ER- ROR, SLANDER OF ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL, FAILURE TO PRODUCE ANY ISSUE AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ANY AND ALL SUITS FOR LI- ABLE, PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A PER- SON’S NAME OR PHOTOGRAPH. OPINIONS AND CLAIMS MADE BY ADVERTISERS AND Kelly AUTHORS ARE THEIR OWN, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE POLICY OF THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OR THUNDER PUBLISHING. PUBLISHER DOES NOT PRO- MOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS. Helmet Laws By State Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. List your event free @ www.thunderroads-virginia.com Did you know that you can post your event FREE? Just Apr 11th Big Daddy’z Cycles Grand Opening Celebration – Warfare Foundation. The Foundation supports the families go to our website, www.thunderroads-virginia.com & Gloucester, VA Big Daddy’z Cycles in Hayes (Gloucester, VA) of Navy SEALS and support staff that are killed or wounded. enter your event information directly into the calendar. If will have it’s Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday Apr 11th, Navy SEALS are beyond the front lines serving around the you post your event online by the 15th of the month, it will 2009! The address is: 2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Hayes. world in battling terrorism. Please come out and help support appear in the following month’s print issue. It’s never too We will open our doors at 10:00 am with many specials and our cause. This is a TAMA supported ride. Contact info 757- early to list your event so as soon as you have all of your discounts for our customers who come to celebrate with us. 318-3764 info…send it on! We will have food available for lunch and beverages! Free Apr 18th US Military Vets MC Northeast MD, Bull Roads & beer will be available for a limited time! Music, Giveaways, and MARCH 2009 Shrimp Feast – Rosedale, MD http://s138.photobucket.com/ a bike show. We have many festivities planned! So come on albums/q271/dawnrakowski/?action=view¤t=bullroast.jpg Feb 27th – Mar 8th Daytona Bike Week – Daytona Beach, FL by and check us out! We have many festivities planned! So www.daytonabikeweek.com (Since 1937) come on by and check us out! Rain date will be Saturday Apr Apr 19th Trivial Pursuit Ride – Northern VA Trivial Pursuit 18th, 2009 Fund Raiser Ride sponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley Mar 8th Daylight Savings Time Begins – Spring Forward! Owners Group. The ride raises money for the Boys & Girls Set your clocks ahead 1 hour Apr 11th Chili Cook-Off / Poker Run / Swap Meet – Club and is used to sponsor memberships for children unable Staunton, VA Shenandoah Valley H.O.G presents annual Chili March 17th Happy St. Patty’s Day! to afford memberships. The ride is scheduled for Sunday, 19 Cook-Off, chili available @ 11am $5 gets you unlimited chili & April 2009. Registration 8:00-10:00, with first bike out at 9:00. Mar 20th 1st Day of Spring bread (while it lasts) & 1 drink (more available). There will be a Ride is 83 miles through scenic northern Virginia. Contact point poker run afterwards (small fee) & weather permitting. H.O.G. Mar 21st – 22nd Bikes & Ink 2009 – Richmond, VA Cycle is Jim: [email protected] Hotline 540-946-9992 www.shenandoahhog.com and sell your Promotions USA comes to The Show Place with a great family unwanted parts all day 9am - 5 pm (small space fee) tables Apr 19th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park - Surry, VA Gates open 9 friendly event, featuring a Motorcycle Show from custom available for rent contact Andrea 540-213-7433 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free manufacturers, great paint schemes and proud owners of vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. their “ride.” We are excited to announce another great year of th Apr 12 Happy Easter! April 16th – 19th 4th Annual Angel Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass incredible bike show builders including ‘Super Builders’ Brad City Spring Rally and Thunder Roads Big 10 Bash Angel - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain Ruel, Craig Whitford, Knievel Custom Choppers, and East Side City Rally will be holding the 4th Annual Spring Rally on April date April 26th.