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FEBRUARY 5 LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ* 8th Annual RSVP to: [email protected] or 480- MESA, AZ* MOTORCYCLES ON MAIN ROCKABILLY REUNION- At Lake Havasu State 894-0404. 922 S. Country Club Dr. More info: BIKE NIGHT in DOWNTOWN MESA – 6 to Park Windsor Beach. Event gates open 10 AM www.desertwindhd.com 10 PM. 6 blocks on Main Street in Downtown daily. Cost $30/person/3 day pass if ordered online Mesa, with motorcycles only parking, free to riders pre-event. $15/day at gate. Great Live Music by FEBRUARY 20 and spectators. Restaurants stay open late, live 18 bands & performers including Jonny Two Bags LAKE ELSINORE, CA BATWING CYCLES music by Krimson Chord, beer garden, plenty of from Social D in the Cadillac Tramps. Judged Car 2ND ANNUAL SHAKE THE LAKE Bike and Car vendors, park & show your bike! A family friendly & Show, Vendor Village, Food Court, Show. Bike and Classic Car show for cars from the event. Stop by the Desert Wind Harley-Davidson Raffles, Celebrity Appearances, Pin Up Contest. mid 50’s- 70’s. The event will take place at Batwing booth. Organized by Downtown Mesa Assn. For VISIT MOTHER ROAD H-D’s T-SHIRT Cycles in Lake Elsinore CA from 5pm to 7pm. Bike more info visit http://www.downtownmesa.com/ TRAILER ONSITE. 699 London Bridge, Lake and Car Entry will be $20.00, Raffle Tickets $10.00. motorcyclesonmain/ Havasu. 928-846-0335 More info/order tickets at Vendor spots are available at $40.00 for 10X10 and www.lakehavasurockabillyreunion.com . $65 for 10X20. There will be music, food, vendors, FEBRUARY 6 and more as well as great bikes and cars to look NATIONAL CITY, CA* MARDI GRAS PARTY FEBRUARY 13 at and vote on. Winner of each will receive a 1st at SWEETWATER H-D – Noon – 3 PM. Music, KINGMAN, AZ* SWEETHEART BBQ at Place Plaque. Vendors and Participants need to be motorcycles, crawfish, red beans & rice… and Mother Road Harley-Davidson- Grab your set up by 4:30pm. Contact Jerry Black Email info@ BEADS!! 3201 Hoover Ave. More info visit www. sweetheart and ride on over for our February batwingcycles.com 21 - el rio toy run sweetwaterhd.com or call 619-477-4477. SEE AD. Customer Appreciation Sweetheart BBQ and enjoy Scottsdale, AZ Gatekeepers 6 Alarm Firehouse complimentary food & camaraderie! (Sponsor FEBRUARY 27 Cook-off Showdown. Benefiting the 100 Club of appreciation to the Masonic Lodge.) And who MESA, AZ* HEARTS TO HEROES RIDE—11th 22 - dwhd toy run AZ Saturday, February 6, 2016 6:30pm - 10:00pm knows, you also might find that perfect last minute Anniv. Ride Supporting our Troops! Registration $45 per person. Tickets include food/drinks. Valentine’s Day gift. 2501 Beverly Ave. More Info: 9-11 AM at Desert Wind H-D, Last Bike out by 25 - Easyriders, 2015 Location: Allstate Appliance Scottsdale Showroom, 928-757-1166 or visit www.motherroadhd.com SEE 11, Last Bike in by 3. Bring in any item off wish 15250 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 AD. list and receive 5 extra raffle tickets! Live Music Sizzlin’ Food, Mixologist Competition! Live Music, by Skarlett Fever, Food, Raffle, Prizes, Fun! $25 28 - midnight rider Raffles, Silent Auction, and Much More! Purchase February 13 Solo / $45 Couple. Benefiting Packages From tickets online at www.twogalsevents.com or call APACHE JUNCTION, AZ –SUPERSTITION Home, Packages for Hope & Bones From Home. Melissa Hughes at 602-568-5313 or Amy Rose Rey HARLEY-DAVIDSON GRAND OPENING Starts at Desert Wind H-D – 922 S. Country Club at 480-318-6182 Contact Melissa Hughes Email 11am – 4pm. Demo Rides, Bike show and shine, Dr. More info: www.twogalsevents.com or www. [email protected] Fashion Show, Dickie’s BBQ, Drawings, Giveaways, packagesfromhome.org Photo Booth, Valentine prizes Live Music 1-4pm WRITERS: San Juan Capistrano, CA 8th Annual Dr. Joe and so much more.. Superstition Harley-Davidson MARCH 6 Cortese Memorial Drive-In Bike Show and Poker 2910 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 NATIONAL CITY, CA* 1st SUNDAY- FOMC CD, Randy Twells, Lisa Dalgaard, Mike Dalgaard, Run. Ride begins at OC Harley Davidson, 8677 or www.SUPERSTITIONHD.com 480-346-0600 BIKER BREAKFAST at SWEETWATER H-D Gary Mraz, Tom “PIR8” Tinney, Ray Seidel, Research Dr. Irvine and ends at the Car Show in 8 – 9:30 AM Join us on the rooftop for the best Robert Sweeney, Art Hall, “Wild Bill” Saxton San Juan Capistrano. Trophies to the top three FEBRUARY 14 Biker Breakfast in town!! Ride to eat, eat to ride! bikes, judging at 1pm, cash to high and low poker LAKE ELSINORE, CA* MOTORCYCLE By Final Option MC. 3201 Hoover Ave. More info hand. Proceeds fund Rotary charities, animal PARTS SWAP MEET -- AT BATWING visit www.sweetwaterhd.com or call 619-477-4477. PHOTOGRAPHERS: medications, spay/neuter, emergency surgeries, CYCLES- 8am-2pm. Buy, Sell, and Trade, set up SEE AD. Randy Twells, Art Hall, Ron Sinoy, CD, George Childress adopting homeless and abandoned dogs and cats. is free out in our lot. 31701 Riverside Dr. Suite E. 30 - Eaglerider’s Novemberfest register on line click on Poker Run-Register. Contact More info at www.batwingcycles.com or call 951- MARCH 12 Steve Rose Email [email protected] 471-6883. SEE AD. NATIONAL CITY, CA* SWEETWATER WEBMASTER: HOG’s VETERANS HOME ICE CREAM 4 - moon rider FEBRUARY 7 NATIONAL CITY, CA* VALENTINE’S DAY SOCIAL- Meet at Sweetwater H-D, kickstands up Chrome Horse Promotions www.chrome-horse.net NATIONAL CITY, CA* 1st SUNDAY- FOMC FUN RUN- Sweetwater Harley-Davidson – at Noon! 3201 Hoover Ave. More info visit www. 36 - Road Trip: Navajo Nations BIKER BREAKFAST at SWEETWATER H-D - Kickstands up10 AM. 3201 Hoover Ave. More info sweetwaterhd.com or call 619-477-4477. SEE AD. 8-11 AM. Join us on the rooftop for the best Biker visit www.sweetwaterhd.com or call 619-477-4477. Breakfast in town!! Ride to eat, eat to ride! By SEE AD. MESA, AZ - RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL Final Option MC. 3201 Hoover Ave. More info - Presented by The Law Tigers, Arizona Motorcycle visit www.sweetwaterhd.com or call 619-477-4477. FEBRUARY 18 Safety and Awareness Foundation and Desert Wind SEE AD. MESA, AZ* FIRST RESPONDERS Harley-Davidson. A family-oriented educational ON THE COVER: APPRECIATION EVENT- 5 PM at Desert Wind event focusing on reducing motorcycle crashes Marina Ahun Vorojeykina is a Russian born, fine artist now living FEBRUARY 13 Harley-Davidson. It is our privilege to host a special and fatalities in Arizona communities. Food, in the United States. She is a graduate of the Imperial Academy QUICK THROTTLE LLC® 2016 is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without MESA, AZ* PARTY ON THE PATIO at Desert event for all* Law Enforcement, Firefighters and safety demo’s, live music, and interactive activities. Publisher or Editor’s prior written approval. 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FEBRUARY 2016 9 Canyon Country, CA For Veteran’s GLENDALE, AZ - PHOENIX Sake Messengers of Recovery SCV BIKEFEST 2016! Westgate Chapter. Poker run, raffle prizes, 50/50, Entertainment District. Live music, high and low hand. Entertainment, bike show, demo rides, fashion show, vendors and lunch for all registered 100’s of vendors, FREE admission! guests. Come on out, and have a great 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, AZ. time while supporting a worthy cause. 85305. See www.phoenixbikefest.com All proceeds go to “For Veteran’s Sake” and SEE AD this issue! foundation to help soldiers with PTSD Contact John Henry Email APRIL 27-30 [email protected] MARCH 13 LAUGHLIN, NV* 34th Annual NATIONAL CITY, CA* LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN-- Enjoy SHAMROCK POKER RUN- An the Ride! West Coast’s largest annual favorite. Starts at Sweetwater motorcycle rally. River Run Concert Harley-Davidson. KSU 10:00. Ride Series, Trade show exhibits, Miss San Diego’s beautiful back country. Laughlin River Run Contest, Poker Registration includes lunch at Molly Runs, Custom Bike Show, Casino Malone’s Bar & Grill. High and low Gaming. Room packages on sale now, hand winners! 3201 Hoover Ave. visit www.laughlinriverrun.com or call More info visit www.sweetwaterhd. 949-502-3434. com or call 619-477-4477. SEE AD. May 21 & 22 MARCH 19 SILVERADO, CA – THE AMERICA Marysville, CA Sisters of Scota WMC RIDE & MUSIC FESTIVAL- 7th Annual Rabbit Run. Proceeds Presented by Lifestyle Cycles and benefit Environmental Alternatives Quick Throttle Magazine for The Foster Family Agency a 501(c)(3) Patriotic Service Dog Foundation corporation. Pack ride with us from dedicated to providing service dogs Loma Rica CA., to Lake Francis to those who assure us our freedom. 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10 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 11 ANTIGRAVITY BATTERIES Indian Scout leather-match saddlebags Deceptively small and powerful is also the name of the game with Antigravity THE Leatherworks are offering leather saddlebags for 2014 and up Indian Batteries’ Micro-Start XP-10, an ultra-compact pocket sized (92 x 3 x 1.25”) Motorcycle models, made in the exact same leather used by Indian them- selves. Shown here is Leatherworks’ 211 for the 2015 Indian Scout, in leather 18 ounce punch-packer that will power personal accessories and jump-start that is an exact match to the stock seat. motorcycle, UTV/ATV and up to 7-liter diesel engines. The bags include the long straps needed for carrying extra cargo on top of the bags when required and measure 11” tall by 15” long by 7” deep. They can be customized with chrome studs, conchos, key locks and many other custom details offered by The Leatherworks.

Offering 600 peak amps and 18,000 mAh capacity, the XP-10 features short circuit protection, a 12v standard output port, a 19v output for laptops, USB 4-in-1 cable, jumper clamps and a universal cable with tip-kit, and is available Matching seats, tool bags and accessories are also available, along with ver- with a range of Antigravity accessories such as a tire inflator/air pump, har- satile and customizable luggage configurations for all 2014 and up Indian ness kit, and accessory cables and plugs. models and larger motorcycles, including their new 119 extra large retro style www.antigravitybatteries.com classic saddlebag with flap lid. www.leatherworksinc.com

New bodywork options from Bagger Nation BAGGER Nation, the custom Touring bike parts brand established by Paul Patented “Cruisin’ Pegs” Yaffe, has expanded the bodywork options it is able to offer with the introduc- for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles tion of its new Razorback tank and Thicky steel fenders for oversized wheel applications. The Razorback tank is a mod-free 6.5 gallon bolt-in replacement We developed our Cruisin’ Pegs for riders who, either, don’t have highway bars or don’t want to reach their feet out that far. Also, for people who The Razorback is the latest addition to the custom gas tank range offered are, shall we say, vertically challenged. Originally, the only boards we had by Bagger Nation and features a stretched look and wings that flow into the Cruisin’ Pegs for were theTraditional and Sweptwing boards. We were always bike’s side covers. The 6.5-gallon capacity tank is a bolt-on replacement that requires no modification to the bike but does require a custom Le Pera seat that is also available from Bagger Nation. Designed to fit ’10-’16 Touring models, the Razorback is supplied complete with steel dash, chrome pop- up cap, rubber dash trim and hardware. ‘Thicky’ steel fenders for oversized wheel applications

getting calls from riders with the Half Moon and Tapered boards. You asked, we listened and we are now happy to say that we are working on all four floor board options. We have a limited number of sets available for delivery but we The new ‘Thicky’ front fenders by Bagger Nation are being offered in 21in, are working on more. Be sure to follow the link to check out the options and 23in and 26in wheel sizes and for stock applications. The steel, one-piece fenders are drawn from 14-gauge steel and are supplied pre-drilled. Finished be sure to let us know what you think. in E-Coat, they ship complete with satin finished spacers, with chrome or black spacers as an upgrade option. www.baggernation.com

12 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 13 to be used for and she explained that they were planning on building a new home (enclosure) for the grizzlies. Harley is the biggest bear in the zoo and everyone in Big Bear loves him.

I asked Gail what was the good and bad of this year’s run. She said that not as many bikes showed up because of the weather. But last year they raised a little over $12,000 and this year raised over $14,000. That’s a good thing! Gail explained to me that they are trying to move the Run for the Grizzlies to July to help out with the weather conditions and get more bikes up to Big Bear. The weather has hampered this run a few times over the duration of this event. As I watched zoological facility in Washington state, about everyone enjoy A Few Bears Need Your Love to be euthanized, when Big Bear’s Zoo (at that the day and Story & Photos by Tom Christian time known as the Moonridge Zoo) curator everybody waiting heard about their plight, and asked the charitable for the drawing of The Run for the Grizzlies gives you a wonderful group Friends of the Zoo if they could help and raffles, there were excuse and opportunity to ride to Big Bear in maybe bring the bears to… Big Bear… Long riders from San the San Bernardino Mountains. This is the best story short, they raised lots of $$ with the crucial Diego and the club mountain ride in 300 miles. When you hit that assistance of the Inland Empire HOG volunteers Iron Horse from 5000 foot level and smell the pine trees you know who also built their enclosure, and in 1996 the 29 Palms, just a that you’re not in the city anymore bear family found a forever home at the Zoo in few of our finest and get to enjoy that mountain air. Big Bear. So the HOG group got from the Marine Even with the threat of rain on to name the male cub, guess what? Corps. There were September 12th this past fall, it was “Harley” of course. plenty of raffles a great day to be in Big Bear. and some really Fast forward to this year, it’s 19 nice prizes. The band was, “Damn Good Question?“ and yes they were The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is the years later. The Grizzly bears damn good. The weather was weighing in but everyone hung in there beneficiary of the ride and they are not getting any smaller or and the Grizzlies don’t mind it anyway! take care of a family of three less hungry! Riders rode from hungry Grizzly Bears. How they far away as to support Find out more about the Grizzlies’ story and the Big Bear Alpine Zoo at came to this facility is quite a story. the Grizzlies such as the Women http://friendsofthebigbearalpinezoo.org/grizzly-family-rescue-story/ Basically after being hungry in the wild and seeking food from ‘people areas’ and --And see more photos from this event at www.quickthrottle.com in the breaking and entering where they shouldn’t, Gallery! this undernourished Mom bear and two cubs, were relocated to wild unpopulated areas several times.

In 1995 after using up the “3 strikes” they get with Wildlife Officials, they were captured for the final time and held temporarily at a

in the Wind Club members I met at Whiskey Dave’s Bar and Grill the night before the ride. I met my buddy Chris that owns the Chrome Stop and helped him put up his EZ-UP and display of goodies.

I saw Gail Nichols who is the Zoo’s office manager and coordinator of the Run for the Grizzlies. I asked her what the funds were going

14 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 15 16 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 17 Story by Ray Seidel Today we think of our motorcycles as the trinity: 1) transportation 2) works of art, and 3) best friend. Soon after the turn of the last century, however, as mass production of the automobile dropped its price to less than that of most bikes, it was clear there was more bang for the buck in buying something less expensive and could carry much more for most of the population… and motorcycles became more a recreation vehicle. (Uncle Sam came to the same realization in 1941 during WWII when the Jeep came on the scene which meant canceling existing contracts for motorcycles in favor of something far more versatile.) And while this was largely the case for us mere mortals, for those in Stardom such constraints did not apply…motorcycles were within easy reach.

Some of those stars from the Golden Age of motion pictures include Clark Gable (Harley), Oliver “Ollie” Hardy, Tom Mix, Robert Ryan (Indian), Rita Hayworth (Triumph), enjoying their own rides. Using studio bikes for a training film out of MGM were Harley riders Robert Horton, Ralph Meeker and Keenan Wynn, which we’ve posted on our QT Facebook from time to time. Wynn instructs Horton on basic points of riding, and that he (Horton) is smarter than the motorcycle, and not to be afraid. Well, the riding is off-road on full size Harleys where I’d be afraid to take my 4X4, and of course Horton drops the bike coming up a dirt hill, but, anyway…

Cowpokes often had steel steeds in addition to their 4-legged friends. Besides Tom Mix, “The Duke” John Wayne could often be seen on an off-road Honda or such through the likes of Monument Valley. Cowboy star Roy Rogers rode out to Hollywood in the early 30’s on a motorcycle when times were bad and transportation costs were high. He took a liking to the sport, riding his Indian until World War II. Out of the saddle for 16 years his last bike was a 74 cubic inch Harley- Davidson. There was also a “Roy Rogers” bike, of sorts. Not shy of lending his name to various products, one could buy a Roy Roger Whizzer and ride like The King of the Cowboys. After Rawhide was a wrap, Clint Eastwood took a low paying (VERY low paying) job to play in a Spanish – Italian Western,

18 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 19 thinking at least he’ll get to see Europe out of the deal. And that he did, often on a British bike. Alan Ladd also was a rider, but in his case the bike was supplied by Indian Motorcycle. Indian’s advertising campaign back in the day was to get their bikes into the hands of big celebrities for good exposure. Among the chosen were Jane Russell and her football star husband Bob Waterfield, baseball star Bob Feller, football star Johnny Lujack, and singer Vaughn Monroe, all pushing the new Indian light weight bikes.

Television stars also got into motorcycles, for one reason or another. On the set of Desilu Studios, the STAR TREK actors had bicycles to get from point A to point B. Well, usually. The cast made it a habit of hiding Leonard Nimoy’s bicycle – somewhere not so easy to retrieve, and for him not all that funny. William Shatner was fine riding his motorcycle both on set, and off. We all know about Happy Days, and the various bikes used by Fonzie that Henry Winkler just wasn’t adept at riding. On the flip side, more recently was the cast of Sons of Anarchy. Readers of Quick Throttle have followed the 7 year journey as the actors have really taken to being riders, particularly Charlie Hunnam. During season 2 all actors were offered bikes for a year from a dealer in northern California with the option to buy at the end of the year; bikes custom made to have a similar profile as their character’s. Only Ron Perlman turned the offer down, who never took to riding like the others. “I like my Mercedes, I like my Boise.” During season 3 Charlie told me he had put on only 1000 miles on his car, everything else on his Harley.

Superstar singer-actor Elvis Presley spent a lot of time riding, usually but not always on a Harley, and co-star Ann-Margret could join in. We know Steve McQueen for his love of cars and racing, but also his passion for motorcycling. At a recent anniversary screening of BULLETT, nearly everyone still alive who worked with Steve was on hand to share anecdotes of working with “Mr. Cool.” If there was one person who could be called McQueen’s best friend, it would be Don Gordon, who Steve would cast in many of his films. I asked Don (whom I remembered from early B&W TV “The Blue Angels” TV show… [big smile] ”What? You remember that?”) to tell me something of his riding experience with Steve. While Indians were Steve’s favorite motorcycles, Steve would just show up unannounced in the middle of the night on his Triumph 650, ring the doorbell, and say “Let’s go riding.” “But Steve, it’s pouring rain outside!” “Who cares, let’s go.”

Today there are some standout riders and collectors. Perhaps at the top of the list is Jay Leno. He can often be found at The Rock Store (30354 Mulholland Hwy, Cornell, CA 91301) and is more than happy to talk about whatever he is riding that day. Think Peter Fonda and you think motorcycle, though these days he rides an Italian sport bike. We loved seeing Anthony Hopkins in The World’s Fastest Indian, though he told me he stopped riding himself long ago. Mike Wolfe, and Mark Wahlberg love bikes, and both are stumping for Indian motorcycles. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is well known for riding both Harleys and Indian in the Terminator movies, and in his own life. The list goes on and on. Take a look at the pictures, and see how many stars you can recognize. You may just meet one on your next ride.

20 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 21 Rocks It for the Kids!

This Toy Run is unlike most Toy Runs in that we actually get to meet and see the kids who receive the toys donated. Most of these children will not receive any other toys other than want they are given at this event. The smiles and sincere gratitude from not only these children but their teachers and school volunteers melt the hearts of the bikers who attend. The signs and handmade “Thank You” cards they give us become treasures that remind us of what this season is really all about.

This Toy Run started out 16 years ago and has grown from 50 kids, to this year over 600 migrant children from all over Ventura county. Our goal was to provide every child with 2 toys each, which meant we needed over 1,200 toys this year, a lofty goal, much more than we had ever raised before. We knew we could never accomplish this on our own but through prayer and faith in God that He would provide what was needed and He blessed us with not just the 1,200 we needed but even more then that!

As over 150 bikes from the Bikers For Christ Camarillo and others roared into the school yard, the excitement level from the kids was off the chart. Most of these kids had no idea what was going to happen this day when they got on the bus other than they were going on a field trip which was pretty exciting by itself. They had no idea they were going to see all these beautiful shinny motorcycle and even be allowed to sit on them. But then to be ushered into the cafeteria and see Santa Claus and tables full of toys and be told they could pick any 2 toys they wanted was beyond their wildest imagination.

On behalf of BFC, and the Migrant School program we are so grateful for the very generous support that our brother and sister bikers provide for this event. Bikers from all over CA. come to this event and some as far away as AZ attend every year. Some that couldn’t be there sent money to buy more toys. If you have never attended this event mark your calendar for the 2nd Sat. in December for the 17th El Rio Toy Run. Experience firsthand the blessing of being part of this very special event and why so many return every year.

Gods speed, Dennis Yohman, BFC Camarillo Elder

22 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 23 Hells Angels Mesa 18th Annual Toy Run

This year’s run started at Skunk Motorsports where people gathered to donate and participate in the ride. Toys were donated and loaded into a large trailer... so many that by the end of the morning it was ITS ALL ABOUT THE KIDS... filled to the brim by generous clubs and friends. Desert Winds H-D rings in the holidays... Lots of positive energy... lots of holiday cheers... people wearing red and white with DWHD had their kick off event for the holiday Santa hats. Then the destination and route was season with their “Angel Tree” and a delicious announced along with procession protocol... “Cookie Contest”. Participants entered their clubs in front, prospects, hang arounds and tasty treats and attendants sampled then then the general public. There was an added reminder that all riders must stop at every placed their vote for their favorite cookie. until every table over flowed with toys. The They also had their “Best Beard Contest”... red light and stop sign which, as most bikers know, is unusual for large runs. But in the kids lined up and when the toys were ready where participants showed off their look the kids were allowed to pick whatever they and the winner was Johnemo with his 29” past cops have been known to pull over and ticket riders when they block traffic through wanted... a childhood dream. You’d think it’d beard. Johnemo showed us the HD Bagger he be this free for all of kids grabbing toys, but won (raffle prize) earlier there this summer. We intersections. Blocking traffic at intersections at several campuses through out the valley. The is legal when it is done by motorcycles riders instead they all took their time, parents helped enjoyed the Tacos that were served for a donation and every child left with the biggest smiles!!! A to benefit “Cutrano Az Troop Run” who raises toys were delivered the week of Christmas to with proper vests and flags>this is done so they their Main Campus to distribute to families in can stay together as one long pack lessoning New Leaf is a 16-unit family homeless shelter money for educational needs of children that also provides services to help homeless of Arizona’s fallen Military Heroes. They had a need. the possibility of getting run over by drivers not willing to wait for the next light as was families with children get back on their feet. booth there to show how they benefit families… They offer many services including help with a great Charity who’s motto is “Strengthening DWHD dose so much more > every month the case last year when the City of Scottsdale Desert Wind does some kind of event for bikers police failed to block an intersection on the employment and finding stable housing. A our Military Families”. New Leaf provides services to about 400 to attend that benefit great charities and the give special Olympics “Torch Run” resulting in 2- all waited to line up so they could enter the families a year. The HA Mesa Toy Run made it DWHD had a food drive to benefit St. Mary’s back to the community. Always plan on having a fatalities caused by a car thinking the parade of shelter as one large group. The families were possible for these families to have a very merry Food Bank and their “Angel Tree” benefiting full belly and a feeling of giving back to the ‘not 1000 bikes should stop when her light turned very excited as the bikes started pulling in like special holiday. the Children’s Crisis Center of Arizona. The so fortunate’ when you participate in a Desert green.. This year’s destination was to A New one long thundering train with the truck and center protects the Valley’s most vulnerable Wind event…The staff are all there to help Leaf homeless shelter, they donate to a different trailer caboose making its grand entrance packed After then toys were delivered the ride children from abuse and neglect and builds whether it’s parts service, HD Cloths, Riding charity every year. Then they were off... with toys. It was set up so quickly... everyone continued on to the clubhouse where there was stronger families through educational lessons, or purchasing a new Harley Davidson or seemed to know their job; several tables were a band, food and more holiday cheer. programming and support services. They also buying nothing and just stopping by to say hi, the People stopped on the side of the street to wave set up and the trailer doors flew open, bikers provide emergency shelter for children in need feeling of family is here. Ray CroGhan(Owner) and take pictures of all the festive riders. When and his Staff are there to take care of you. the bikes reached the road to A New Leaf they lined up and passed the toys to one another

Christmas trees to The Shop’s 6th Annual those families who needed one. I always Az Confederation of Motorcycle “Santa Toy Run” get choked up when I come to this event Clubs 4th Annual Charity Toy Run because of all the love All toys to We have watched this toy run grow over benefit Arizona Children Center at Maricopa Medical Center the years and this 6th year was by far the that goes into this event every year and largest we’ve seen. Bacpac, who has created The event starts at Walmart where the toys were collected and loaded drawings for our Waco articles, designed the the joy in these families faces. into a large truck. People can purchase Santa Toy Run shirts and as usual beautifully there toys at the store, bicycles was a done. The toy poker run begins and ends at popular this year. Kids got to visit with The Shop owned by Betty and Ray Boucher in Santa on his Harley sleigh next to the Phoenix which benefits local low income families in Sunnyslope so they truck and jump off endless energy in the can have a very Happy Holiday. The poker run had best and worst hand bouncy castle. Walmart provided coffee and winners, countless raffle prizes and a 50/50. The after party has music, doughnuts to the MC Club volunteers who dancing, BBQ, craft tables, face painting and bouncy castles for the kids, got there early to set up around 6am and toys and oh yeah “snow” too. Perry got ambushed by flying “snowballs” as he were donated from 7am to noon... then the passed by... ho ho ho. toys are packed up and delivered directly to Arizona Children’s Center at MIHS. There The building next door to all the festivities is a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus was a parade ride to the Roadrunner Saloon who gave a special gift to each child. Santa’s elves helped entertain the where there was plenty of food, drinks, live children while they waited in line to see Santa. The Shop also gave away music and dancing.

24 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 25 Easyriders 2015 Long Beach, CA Story and pics by Art Hall

Saturday January 16 was a much antici- pated day for me as the second stop of the Easyriders Bike Show tour arrived in my backyard of Long Beach. The show is a family friendly affair with lots on the schedule providing a day full of entertain- ment. Show bikes range from the latest big wheel baggers to the oldest rat bikes and choppers, and entry is free so it’s easy to compete.

There was a great display of bikes. The form and style have been carried on in true Indian Larry fashion by Bobby and Elisa Seeger. The name says it all, Bag- ger Nation. Paul Yaffee has been a stalwart in the bagger business and is considered one of the founding builders. He brought along a great display of parts accessories and bikes and was available for questions.. His success earned him entry to the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 2014. Another well known and recent inductee to the Sturgis Hall of Fame last year is John Shope of Dirty Bird Customs. He builds some outrageous big wheel customs and was on hand to meet and greet fans. Considered by most as the father of the custom bike movement, Arlen Ness (and family), had his (their) latest parts and builds on display.

On the entertainment side was the Fryed Brothers biker band who are the real deal when it comes to that genre. Well known in the biker world and just as well liked, they played several entertaining sets throughout

26 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 27 the day. If you missed them in Long Beach, you can see them at other Easyriders shows since they’re booked to play every stop on the tour. Also along on every stop for an autograph and photo session is Rusty Coons. Rusty played Quinn in the FX series Sons of Anarchy and is in a new show to watch for, “American Made”. More stage activity was provided by the famous “Purrfect An- gelz” dance team of the former Full throttle Saloon in Sturgis. They performed several times throughout the day and sat for photo ops with their admiring fans.

While it was a rather cool day outside for So Cal, the inside of the convention center stayed warm and com- fortable for perusing the many vendor stalls and enjoy- ing that gastronomically superb food convention centers are know for. GEICO, the tour sponsor, is giving away a new motorcycle at the end of the 2016 tour to one of the lucky entrants at their booth. A good day out of the elements - lots to look at, see and enjoy made the $20 entry fee worth while. A definite go to if a show is in your area. Check out the schedule at www.easyriderse- vents.com

28 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 29 Forward: Will Barclays 10 Tips My name is Koz Mraz, I’m a moto-journalist to being a Midnight Rider writing a story about the eight million Americans who work the graveyard shift. I was intrigued by these night shifters and graveyard 1. Light Up Your Ride: Get accessory motels can only accommodate you if they have a man who had been struck and killed on to be involved in more than 30 of the killings. tanker yankers. Where do midnight riders eat running lights, side lights, low lights a room that wasn’t booked that day. Legally they Interstate 10 near Benson this morning. Investigators speculate that the mobility, lack and sleep while traversing the dark tarmac at HID lights, reflectors. Add any pair of cannot re-book a room within a 12 hour cycle. of supervision and access to potential victims witching hour. This story is about Truckers, men HID lights and you will own the night. They’ll only know the very night you need your that come with the job make it a good cover for and women delivering precious cargo. And of room if it’s available and will alert housekeeping someone inclined to kill. Truck stop prostitutes course there are the outlaws, hijackers, thieves, 2. Carry Small Flashlights: “I started The Hoka windshield. crazed, cracked, pitted or so you’re not bothered during the day. Carry are the primary victims. “You’ve got a mobile prostitutes and last call for alcohol desperados Hey with half a dozen small led lights tethered dirty windshields that are acceptable in daylight good earplugs and an eye mask. Midnight riders crime scene,” one investigator said. “You can drunk driving one eyed blind. Finally, the to my coat, as zipper pulls on my tank bag, and can be a true hazard at night, especially if it lose housekeeping services if you stay more than pick a girl up on the East Coast, kill her two legions of highway patrol protecting innocent in my pockets. I finished with one. I particularly rains. one night. You better know your route, potential states away and then dump her three states after travelers. I was on a mission to write their story like the dim ones so that I can examine an Make sure you can look at the road 50 yards motels and have their phone numbers in your that.” but the longer I rode the deeper and darker the instrument or a map without as much damage ahead and I carry a microfiber cloth to wipe and cell phone. story became and what I found horrified me. to my night vision” Will stated. clean the top few inches of the windshield while The truckers call the prostitutes “Lot Lizards”. What is this bloody trail of brutally murdered riding” Will said. Dallas Texas: in a monthly roundup of prostitutes women called the Corridor of Death? 500 3. Wear Reflective Clothing. Today’s technology vice police have identified more than 1,300 women murdered along Highway40. Who is Night One: The Lonely Road affords good looking gear that lights up like a prostitutes working four truck stops that serve abducting 2000 people a day, half a million 9. Full face Helmet and Earplugs: Full faced Christmas tree when hit by headlights. Long Beach CA to Las Cruses NM -762 miles more than 2,000 big rigs a day. “Truckers were people in the U.S yearly and what are the enhanced aerodynamics, enables phone conducting counter-surveillance for prostitutes,” motives? These questions, and many more, I communications and protects from inclement 4. Expect the Worst Weather: Its gonna get cold, if I leave Long Beach at 8:00 PM and plan an Dallas police Sgt. Louis Felini said. “They let never knew existed now haunt my dreams. weather. Earplugs further reduced noise and you need heated gear get it, especially for your 8:00 am stay in Las Cruces New Mexico, 762 them use CB radios to advertise prostitution stress. hands. and drugs. As soon as a squad car entered the miles away for my first days sleep. I will eat all lot, every truck driver knew how many cops 10. Use GPS Tracking: Will suggests using US meals and gas up at truck stops, my motorcycle Sparks Nevada: Police identify a woman killed by Becoming a Midnight Rider and where they were.” Arresting prostitutes 5. Be Mentally and Physically Prepared: Reset Fleettracking. Their GPS system was used a semi-trailer truck at a truck stop on Interstate Just how does one prepare to become a Midnight is locked and loaded and leave on a full moon accomplished little. Many considered going to your internal clock by staying up all night and in the last Hoka Hey Motorcycle challenge. 80 but still seek the offender. Rider on motorcycle? I asked two-time Hoka to soak up heavens fluorescence. I pass Palm sleeping all day. It tracks speed and location in real time and jail part of the cost of doing business and were Hey first finisher and friend Will Barclay. The Springs in a blink of an eye… nothing but open is an amazing tool for riders safety and time back at the truck stops within 48 hours, Felini consummate Midnight Rider, Will Barclay rode White Pine, TN: Two truckers were killed said. 6. Have Food and Water Accessible: Keep a tank bag confirmation. Plus truckers use the CB (Citizens desert. My first gas stop is in Coachella T/A 8,500 miles of secondary roads from the Florida in separate incidents at a Tennessee truck of easily opened snacks and water always easily Band) regularly and suggest I get one for the trip. Travel Center 226 miles, 3.3 hours and 5.2 Keys to Homer Alaska and crossed the finish stop during a four-day span. Both incidents What began as an intriguing Midnight Rider accessible when riding. “ I carry MRE’s. Meals Pretty cool, “breaker breaker see any smokys gallons later. Gas up, have a bite to eat at coffee line almost a full day ahead of the pack winning reportedly happened at the Pilot Travel Center Ready to Eat, also an apple does more to wake Bandit”! I can eavesdrop on the trucker chatter Run has become the Highway to Hell. The the half-million-dollar payoff. He did it in 194 and a smoke and peruse the scene around me. at exit 4 on Interstate 81. you up than does a cup of coffee” stated Will. for weather and Smokey’s. He also suggests a endless tunnel of darkness that is Arizona is hours and only 10 of those hours his wheels totally mind-numbing. There is no escape, just deer whistle. And there’s a killer on the road. In 2009 the weren’t turning. What does Will Barclay do to Truck stops are small cities solely dedicated to keep moving forward… fast. As the winds kick prepare for all night rides? 7. Plan Fuel Stops: Some fuel vendors close for Highway Serial Killings Initiative (HSKI) was up ghostly shadows dance across the white the night. In some states it is unlawful for them Where do Midnight Riders Sleep? road nomads with laundry machines, men’s formed after an analyst from the Oklahoma and women’s showers, TV and movie rooms, stripes as unseen hands punch and push at me, to leave their self-serve pumps powered unless Hotel/Motels cater to 9 to 5ers, so where will Bureau of Investigation detected a crime wireless internet access, copies, fax machines, pummeling the speeding motorcycle across there is an attendant present. Carry a one-gallon I sleep in the daytime during my six nights of pattern: the bodies of murdered women were driver’s lounges and trucker stores. They sell lanes. There are long sections of highway fuel can in a saddlebag. travel? It’s called Early Check-In and hotel/ being dumped along the Interstate 40 corridor in where I am completely alone and push 110 every kind of fuel and take every kind of credit Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, it card. I walk around astounded at how many mph in a pathetic attempt to get to the next 8. Clear Field of View: “Make sure that was branded by HSKI as the Corridor of Death. people are here. patch of distant lights. Racing towards the glow you can look over, not through your A bureau database has grown to more than of the next safe haven only to pass again into 500 female victims, most of whom were killed Back on the road m thoughts turn dark and I feel the complete blackness, this is where the weak and their bodies dumped at truck stops, motels falter: or tough get tougher. Will Barclays tip out of sync, like a prop in some bizarre Salvador and other spots along popular trucking routes Dali painting. People die on these deserted #5 becomes clearer than ever; be mentally and crisscrossing the U.S. Often, the victims are physically prepared. highways every day and I am completely alone prostitutes, hitchhikers and stranded motorists in this darkness. It’s a dangerous place for many abducted in one state and dumped in another. reasons. One momentary lapse of concentration Then my lights go out. All my lights go out, the On October 5th 2010 USA Today did a feature bike is still running but the dash, the running and the motorcycle is hurled into some unknown story on Highway Serial Killers. abyss completely undetected. It could be weeks, lights, headlamp, taillights and HID accessory months before my body is found. The ever lamps…out, dead, nix, nay, nada. The demons And who are the killers? Authorities say they of darkness now caress the hairs on my neck... impending possibility of traffic accidents and have 200 suspects; almost all are long-haul truck the unforeseen shadows my thoughts. drivers. To date, the FBI says it has helped local Read the rest at Amazon Books, authorities arrest at least 10 suspects believed at http://amzn.to/1ZI009b Benson Arizona: Officers found the body of

30 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 31 Let me start off this article by referring to a con- Right?” because of my mustache… Let’s just say up so they could see, for a brief moment, little simple. During all the cert Traci and I went to at the end of October folks were enjoying the beverages. specks that were the musicians in the distance. artists folks could get 2015 called The Monster Mash. The Monster It was fun at first but became apparent that we I guess we could have brought binoculars, or ac- right next to the stage. Mash was located at Tempe Beach Park. Tempe could get nowhere near the stage… without lit- tually a telescope would have been better…Our The bands: Puddle Beach Park is a very large venue in Tempe not far erally fighting our way up. The best we could 16 year old boy Elliott had fun there mainly be- of Mud, Fuel, Sebas- from where Eagle Rider Tempe’s AZNOVEM- do was get in front of a Large 10’x10’monitor/ cause there were a lot of college girls. As far as tian Bach, Daughtry, BERFEST 2015 was to be held November 19th screen, which was going in and out of connec- seeing a concert this was a bust. It really seemed Soulfly, Coal Cham- the following month. I believe the comparison of tion, the screen was showing Primus on stage… to me like the promoter just got greedy and did ber, Flotsam and Jet- these two events is very important especially if on an off.. We noticed that there were way too not care whether or not the people could see the sam, Sacred Reich, In- you are planning a trip to Arizona, or even live many people at this venue; absolutely no place stage or performers. It was just really sad. We cite, Footer and Riot/ in Arizona, and would like to enjoy a concert. to find where you could sit, or stand, and see left with the attitude that maybe we’re just too Gear could all be seen The comparisons of seeing famous artists per- the stage. It really seemed like the promoter con- old for concerts anymore. and heard from yards form, parking your bike, car, or truck; and hav- tinued to sell tickets even though there was no away. As you can see ing easy access to drinks, food, and bathrooms where to stand or sit, possibly to make up for the by the photos we took etc. loss of Friday’s canceled show. we got really close. Ev- First off: The Monster Mash was a three day After walking backwards approximately two erybody at this venue concert advertised and promoted by Lucky Man to three blocks from the stage we found a hill was kind and respect- Concerts. where there were other people sitting who had ful. A bunch of Beau- The artists included: Rob Zom- just paid hundreds of dollars for tickets for this tiful and affordable bie, Linkin Park, The Deftones, Hailstorm, Pri- event. The stage was thousands of feet away the used bikes were on mus, Tool and a bunch more. The band San- performers looked to be the size of ants, not big display. All the bikes just what the doctor ordered after being at the tana was to start things off as the headliner on ants, the smaller ants. Bathrooms were about that Eagle Rider Tempe had for sale, new as well “Monster Mess” a few weeks earlier. Next year Friday… The tickets were $100 a day. A little a block- block and a half away. The “reporter” as used looked brand new to me. The vendors if you’re coming down to visit Arizona put pricey but Traci and I decided to get 3 tickets dom was when I went to concerts; say for in- came out of us and we started asking questions were all courteous; the bathrooms were easy to stance Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Doobie Broth- the AZNovemberFest 2016 on your itiner- for one of the days for to people standing around us. What we thought ary. AZNOVFEST 2015 event was 30 bucks a our boys; Our 16 year ers, Charlie Daniels etc… my necessities to attend was true and a lot of folks had similar stories. the concert would be a pair of wire cutters, ten- day. Great food, easy parking, awesome courte- old boy Elliott was A couple that we talked to had driven all the ous staff, patches (and have them sewn on), biker thinking of going nis shoes (that I could run very fast in), whatever way from Seattle, just bought there tickets the to ASU, our 21 year booze I could snag from my parents by watering day before, and drove all night to get here. They old boy JC just likes down there hard liquor, along with weed, all of could hardly see the stage. Most folks we talked the bands. Traci and which I would stuff down my pants. At the end to wanted us to put something in print at how I thought it would be of the day I would usually end up with unknown horrible this venue was and how they were de- nice to get JC tick- knots on my head and foggy memories of getting ceived into thinking they would be able to en- ets so he could take chased by security guards… joy this show. At this point in time the 5- 10x10’ his girlfriend Dani- Fast forward 40 elle. The concert ven- years…this was a little ue in Tempe is right different we bought by the college: Ari- our kids and company zona State University 3- 100 dollar tick- (ASU)… ets; Friday’s concert I don’t know if people reading this article have was cancelled because Santana probably saw done the math but, just an example, if you’re go- rings of all shapes ing to these shows all three days at $100 per tick- what we were about to find out… our boy JC, and sizes, Helmets, et per day and you’re bringing a couple kids it’s Biker Leather, going to cost you $1,200 and if you add one of instead of going with his brother to the con- Arizona Indian fry the kids girlfriends that’s $1,500. Rocky Point Rally was the following week- bread , you may Let me put this in perspective from my point cert, decided to work end (beginning of November). While attending around our house and do chores…. Really?... even leave with of view: At the ripe age of 16yr my infinite wis- monitor/screens were not working at all. This the Rocky Point Rally we hooked up with Rick a Harley David- you believe that? Anyway; Traci and I ended was a huge event; I felt bad for the people that and Julie Hatch owners of Eagle Rider Tem- up going to the concert with Eliott. Everything son > Eagle Rider paid so much money for this well advertised pe. Rick and Julie told us of their upcoming Tempe gave away about this concert and venue was nuts! event and did not even have a chance at see- event called “Arizona November-Fest 2015” It was Halloween night; a lot of people wore 2 Harleys last year, ing the stage… when Tool (the headliner) came where they had built a big stage and had a bunch one each day, just costumes. The place was packed; our 8oz sealed on the best bet anybody had was to watch the of bands coming… A long story short we were waters got taken away when we entered. Peo- hold onto your entry ticket… Let Eagle Rider’s screens that were located throughout the venue. invited to attend. Being leery of concerts because get to. The bands that I thought weren’t going to AZNovemberFest 2016 be your Arizona expe- ple with costumes including real swords and BUT…for the band Tool the screens just showed of our “Monster Mash Cluster” across the canal be good; Sebastian Bach, and Daughtry… killed real hand guns were allowed in. We had just rience not the mess that happened called the still shots of cartoon pictures. We heard that they at Tempe Beach Park, after a lot of thought, we it. Puddle of Mud have the hit song “Blurry”, “Monster Mash”. come from a wedding earlier that day and we just were dressed up like Led Zeppelin for Hallow- decided to get back on the horse. written at the time of its release about his custo- wanted to find a place to sit or stand and watch een. Would have been nice to see them live or From start to finish I felt this event was put in our dy battle with his estranged wife over his 5 year Perry and Traci QT S/W the concert. I got the usual comments from have a camera showing them on the monitors. lives to renew our love of concerts. This two day old boy, was nothing short of amazing. Some- most people; I was told “HEY you’re Lemmy… The best I could do was to lift Traci and Eliott event was awesome; bike and car parking was thing like AZNOVEMBERFEST 2015 was

32 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 33 34 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 35 Rayne muttered, “Can’t use up my miles trying to get around this mother.” Rounding a bend, he saw a long, sloping incline and decided to run it. The Luna-C responded to the slightest pressure of his fingertips, the gears smoothly adjusting to the climb. At the crest he could see his marker about a mile away. Looked like an easy ride down between the smooth peaks surrounding him. No sign of Vega Ling, not even a dust cloud, but she was probably busy trying to hit as many of her markers as she could before…. A swirl of debris rolled toward him from above, giant rocks avalanching moon-slow but too close for him to get out of the way. Just before it caught him, he saw the rider at the top of a bluff look down, then turn the luminous purple Dragon X motorcycle and disappear down the other side. Rayne was sure he was upside down and sliding backward as the bike shook violently, throwing his hands and feet off the controls. He braced himself Rayne shook his wrist and coded earth and moon via satellite. The outer gate Armond Rayne was lowered as well as he could until the movement finally stopped. It was silent. Relieved text scrolled across the screen. “Popper: one opened. “…Two. One. Go.” The Luna-C that he could still breathe, he began checking the alarms that were flashing at into the pod of his Harley-Davidson use, stabilizer: three uses, camouflage: one audio coordinate roared as he rolled the him. There seemed to be no air leaks and his suit protected him from serious use, moon dust anti-static wipers: unlimited throttle hard and felt the powerful lunge. Luna-C. He activated the small injury, but he could see nothing outside his dome. How deep was he buried? use…that’s helpful….Wait, they’re telling The landscape he faced was stark. screen on his left sleeve to study He knew the popper could throw him clear but he didn’t want to use it me who we’re up against…. Vega Ling! I’m The dim earthlight outlined scattered rocks so soon. It would most likely be more useful later. Throwing his weight against his racing instructions. As was flattered. She’s been racking up wins all from small to boulder size under an endless the side of the dome, he was able to start a rocking motion. If the bike was on season.” black spacescape. The stars were faint dots customary, his starting point was its side the stabilizers might work. Grabbing hold of the handlebars, he gave it a “You’re doing near as well, that didn’t sparkle. The only color besides shot. The bike righted, heaving him into the seat. He turned on the wipers and located in the United East Moon Base Armond. This is the one we’ve been waiting dirty grays and rust-tinged browns was the saw a widening patch of black sky, small stones and dust rolling away, clearing for. Let’s hope she gets a handicap that slows glowing blue home planet hanging from (UEMB), and his destination was the view. Rayne saw that he was on the edge of the rock slide where it had her down. Know what yours is yet?” the sky. Low rounded hills in the distance pushed him back down to the bottom of the hill. his home base, the American Lunar “I’m getting it now, Bree.” His eyes hid ancient craters. The “iced” road he Compound (ALC), unofficially widened slightly, but he showed no other sped along was made by melting lunar soil referred to as Lunatopolis. His reaction. “Increasing heat loss starting at mile with a microwave transporter. The soil was 40.” actually a powdery dust formed by micro opponent—he had yet to learn who “Damn! That’s a tough ‘capper,” meteorite impacts which pulverized moon it was—would be starting from one of the men said. “We lost a few people rocks into fine electrified particles. It had with that one. Should be made illegal.” been a problem in the past when it stuck to there and head for the finish line at ‘I’ll hurry,” Armond said as he everything and gummed up machinery. If it UEMB where he was sitting now. continued to check his instruments. got inside a controlled atmosphere habitat, A warning ‘ting’ sounded in his ear. breathing it over time could be fatal. Several They would meet somewhere in the He had three minutes before he would enter methods to cope with it had been developed fifty-two miles of rough lunar terrain the airlock and be elevated to the surface. At and were more or less successful. “Mooners,” separating the two bases, and that’s his signal the dome was lowered and sealed as personnel stationed on the lunar bases were in place over his vehicle…air pressure tested. called, had been well trained in using extreme where things would get interesting. The monitor on his wrist scrolled through caution to avoid “regolith contamination.” scenes of cheering fans watching him from First marker: Rayne could keep Rayne’s team, two men and a numerous Earth locations. He grinned following the road or take a shortcut around woman, were going over the Harley, checking and activated the sound effects of a Harley a wide, shallow crater. He left the road and it inside and out. The specialized vehicle had revving up that he knew they could hear. drove toward the lip of the crater. Take too wide, thick wheels and a clear domed cover His sponsors loved the sound of a vintage much time to go around. He cut diagonally but was designed to feel and drive as much motorcycle engine and insisted that it be up the side, got “float” in the low gravity like a motorcycle as 2065 technology could used throughout the race. Armond had to as he cleared the top, turned and cranked it produce. admit that he found it more stimulating than before he hit so he wouldn’t get mired in the “Looks good, Armond,” one of the running the race in silence, hearing only his dust. After bouncing slowly several times, he

mechanics said. “How does it feel? Need any own breathing, grunting and cursing. evened it out and sped across the crater floor Back in business, Rayne thought as a vintage motor sound broke the more adjustments?” After double-checking the location hearing a whiney engine sound screaming in silence when he pressed the starter. No choice but to try the pass again. After Rayne settled into the seat and of the first of five markers he was required to his ear. Up the other side and over—slightly several attempts, he broke free from the rubble, skirted the rock slide and rode flexed his gloved fingers over the handlebar find and cross over, he positioned himself for different maneuver—he rode straight toward to the crest. He saw a small dust cloud in the distance—Vega Ling. Must be back- controls. He felt the slight tingle as the micro- the ride to the surface. He pulled down the the flashing strobe leading to the marker, tracking to hit her markers…thought she got rid of me. He grinned. Pretty slick move, fiber gloves massaged his hands, keeping enhanced vision goggles that were resting on found it and rolled over it. lady, but it’s not gonna be that easy. them limber, his grip strengthened. He raised his shaved skull. The races were held during Checking the distance to his next He followed her tracks until he had to veer off and locate his next and lowered his legs testing the lights on the the two-week-long lunar night. Vehicles ran marker, he saw that it was on the other marker. It was in the middle of a field of small craters. In the low gravity, it felt floor controls. “Ready to roll,” he said. better in the freezing temperatures than in the side of a long, crumbling range of hills, like skiing through moguls, a sport he always enjoyed back on Earth—when The team wore identical tight blinding, scorching two-week-long day where not quite the height of a mountain. He was there was enough snow. He took the crusty turns at a dangerous clip, throwing fitting coveralls, as did Rayne. The self- solar power was collected and stored. familiar with the terrain even though tracks up enough dust to hide his exiting tracks. cleaning fabric rippled with their movements On the way up he half-listened from previous races had been “wiped.” He After crossing the marker, Rayne headed for a stand of rolling dunes then smoothed out leaving no creases or to the stream of last-minute advice from slowed to maneuver the bike through a field that bordered the short horizon. Vega Ling wouldn’t know where he was and he wrinkles. A Harley Logo across the front his team. He breathed deeply and mentally strewn with cow-sized boulders that he didn’t hoped for a better visual. Moon dunes could be tricky. They looked like smooth blinked, increasing and decreasing in slipped into his practice of mindfulness. By remember being there before. He reached the sloping hills, but jagged bedrock could be hidden under the abrasive, loose dust. intensity with their movements. the time he reached the starting point he was base and looked for an opening that would From long experience he rode upward in sweeping curves parallel to the hill— “What are your allows?” the totally calm and alert, his concentration at its get him through, rather than over, the barrier. less chance of hitting a rock head on. At the crest he could barely make out her woman asked. Her hair was close to her skull, peak. Armond waved to the fans. He would It was there, where he thought it was, but the tracks in the distance. They disappeared around a high banked crater. He saw a shaved in patterns. Water was in short supply have no further communication with anyone narrow pass was blocked by several massive strobe far on the other side of the tracks. It was faint, like it was in a gully or a on the moon. during the race. It would be watched on boulders. “Should have seen that coming,” depression. Wait! There was more than one strobe. A purple light was flashing next to his blue one.

Read the conclusion of MOON RIDER in the March issue.

36 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 37 observe Daylight Savings Time, Navajo Nation does.) Inside there are a lot of numbers on the wall where you may call a Navajo guide to drive you in a 4X4 Jeep through the canyon(s). We had to do the “Reader’s Digest” version of 3 hours ($75 per person) only because of our time limitations, but one may choose to do an all-day tour of both canyons here. Recommended if you have the time, I’ve done it before. In any case, there was a guide on the spot ready to go, Tully Yazzie (928-781-2113 through “Canyon Jeep Story by Ray Seidel east side of the freeway, and b) access to the Tours”) and we were on our way. This is the 2nd Photography by Geri Cidot north bound road is much easier. After fueling largest canyon in the United States with over in Barstow the next logical stop is Ludlow, sort 2,700 archaeological sites with over 700 standing A beautiful Saturday afternoon, I and of the halfway point to Needles, where you can ruins. Our tour included Kokopelli Cave, First photographer Geri Cidot packed our Indian take a break at the CHEVRON on the south side, Ruin, Ceremonial Cave, Antelope House Ruin, motorcycles early afternoon and headed to or get something at the Dairy Queen / 76 station Petroglyph Rock, Junction Ruin, Ledge Ruin, Hopi 2nd Mesa and stay overnight at the Hopi Navajo Nation in Arizona, and a tour of on the north. At the Chevron, Geri buys us each and White House Run. The canyons have been Cultural Center. We check in ($115) and call it Canyon de Chelly. Geri has the new Indian a motorcycle angel riding pin for our cuts, which occupied since at least 2000 BC. If you have the a day, parking the bikes out front where security Chieftain while I’m on my 2002 Gilroy made by the end of the trip may have made a difference time (which we did not on this occasion) you can can keep an eye on them. For you, there’s a Indian Spirit. Our departure happened to be for me, as we shall see later. Filling up here ought drive/ride around the north and south overlooks, second option: Sacred Canyon Lodge, formerly Redlands, but if coming out of the Los Angeles to get you to and past Needles into Arizona and as well as hike down to “The White House” with Thunderbird Lodge. This Navajo owned-and- area in general your route will likely be the same, the Hwy 95 exit where you’ll find yet another no fee or permit required. My favorite part in operated hotel is 0.7 miles from the Canyon which is north bound I-15 to Barstow. Escaping PILOT station with lots of food items to choose exploring old habitation sites is looking at the De Chelly National Monument. The on-site Redlands around 2pm it was time for a late from. Then we rolled into Kingman for the night pictographs and petroglyphs. (Memory tip: think restaurant serves regional cuisine, as well as lunch, so we pulled into the Summit Inn at the at the west Motel 6 as, even though it is an older “picto/picture” for painted pictographs, “peck” American cafeteria-style offerings. There’s also a top of Cajon Pass. This place is frozen in time, one (in Old Kingman), it’s very well kept, very pay your “Grand Canyon fee” to enter that part for pecked out petroglyphs). Note if the pictures gift shop/trading post featuring Native American back to the 1950’s, so if you’re a Baby Boomer or inexpensive ($56.58), there’s old Kingman to of the park, $25 for each of us. After whipping on canyon walls are of Indians on horseback jewelry, pottery and other handmade items. enjoy the nostalgic 50’s period, you’ll feel right explore if you have time, and there’s a diner right out our credit cards, we continued east on the 64 they are more recent post-Columbian. This trip I’ve stayed there many times, recommended. at home stopping here. We both opted for the there next to the motel. A very good choice, and which has several places to pull over and take we were told there was rain the week before, so

buffalo burger and fries, plus a date shake. One we had both dinner and breakfast here. in the wonders of the Grand Canyon south rim. there was actually a small stream in the canyon. of the best you’ll find outside of HADLEY’S Three stops in particular are Grandview Point, Monday – Navajo Nation and beyond. My trip before that the canyon was bone dry. ORCHARDS in Cabazon. the Tusayan ruins and museum, plus the Desert We go to the motel restaurant for breakfast, and And the trip before that the stream us almost up View tower. Here, there were Indian artisans I recommend the blue corn pancakes. Blue corn to my doors in my Jeep. It varies. You’ll get a First issue on this trip is that while my Indian has giving demonstration throughout the day and is the Hopi specialty who use it in many items. If chance to get out and stretch on the tour, buy a larger fuel tank of 5.8 gallons (1.2 gal reserve) during our visit watched a Zuni craftsman available, go to the gift shop there and buy some some snacks and most likely find some Navajos to the Chieftain’s 5.5 gallons, the reserve would making bear fetishes. Great! I could watch this all piki bread, a very thin, rolled sheet of piki that’s with stands set up with arts/crafts for sale. If not work, limiting it to a 4 ½ gallon range and day. We continued on our bikes to the 89 north very traditional. As we load up the bikes we hear, this is of interest to you, buying direct from one more frequent stops than the Chieftain. Not a for fuel & lunch at the Cameron Trading Post. as we do so often on this trip, people coming by of the Indians is the way to go – you’re buying huge problem (our other bikes hold even less After fueling the bikes we’re ready for lunch, and and tell us how they had an Indian, their father direct from the source, and you’re also saving a fuel) but somewhat of an inconvenience to the I recommended the Navajo Tacos, new to Geri. or grandfather or uncle, and so on. We’re glad to ton of money compared to retail outlets. If you rider with much longer range. Thus, after lunch, These are among the best you’ll find – big, thick share stories, and then we’re on our way. After by chance DO buy from a store examine jewelry nd next stop is the Barstow outlet center and a fill- fry bread loaded with beans, cheese, and veggies. leaving Hopi 2 Mesa you’ll come upon Hopi last 1 hour, are led by Hopis who will tell you for the Guild marking so you know it’s authentic. st up at the PILOT/Wendy’s on the west side of Sunday – Hopi Nation. The trading post itself has all manner of Indian 1 Mesa on the left (north) side of the road. We the history of the village and explain a bit about And do bring your camera BUT, repeat BUT the Interstate. Helpful Tip: I recommend this The goal is to get as close to Navajo Nation themed items for the tourists, both inexpensive did not have the time, sad to say, to make the ride the local culture. Continuing on this section of please remember to ask permission first before station, or one of the two other filling stations as possible for a tour Monday morning of and high end, and you may want to spend to the top, but you ought to try and include that road you will not see many gas stations, the last taking pictures of any Indians themselves – that here, as a) the prices are cheaper than on the Canyon de Chelly. First stop out of Kingman some time looking around. By now we’re both as a stop. It’s the most rewarding Hopi village one being in Tuba City right next to Cameron. is a cultural thing; they would rather you not. is Seligman for fuel, which is on old Route 66. getting tired so it looks like we’ll head toward to visit (Walpi), on First Mesa. It has remained Getting a bit nervous (having driven this road in Regardless, you’ll have great memories of this. In fact, this was the last part of Route 66 to be unchanged for hundreds of years, no electricity my Jeep and noting where is the next pump?) I This should be a good template for you for a decommissioned, and the town proudly clings to or running water. There is a great view up there, pull into the first mom & pop station I find. A Road Trip of a few days or so to experience Hopi its 1950’s history with many shops of that period, and probably snacks and Kachina dolls will be couple of pumps, regular fuel only. I just go for and Navajo culture, food, and art. What follows and regular tour busses carting in tourists from on sale. Guided tours of this tiny village are it and fill up; I know the Spirit runs on regular is our own unique experience for just us – and other countries. The MUST STOP in Seligman usually offered daily between 9am and 3pm from an Auto Club rescue in the past. The only how fate can step in and shake things up. is the SNOW CAP, what a FOSTER’S FREEZE (8am to 4pm in summer). A few years ago it was other station on this road is of no more help: would be if operated by The Joker. Expect the simple and free to ride/drive to the top. Now regular and diesel only. Once at the northbound Tuesday – Murphy’s Law Alive and Well unexpected here, which is part of the fun, along Admission is $13 for adults. To sign up for a tour, 191 you’ll find a Chevron and you’re good to go. Our exit from Canyon de Chelly was to backtrack with the good food. Although we want to make drive to the top of First Mesa (in Polacca, take Loosely a half hour later you’ll find yourself in south on the 191, fill up at the CHEVRON, good time, we also want to soak in the beauty of the road that says FIRST MESA VILLAGE) civilization in Chinle, with signs pointing you then SW on Indian road 15 to I-40, putting us Arizona, and at Williams turn north on the 64 and continue through the village to Ponsi Hall to the entrance to Canyon de Chelly. My target close to Flagstaff. Finding a gas station on the towards Grand Canyon National Park. Around Visitor Center (tel. 928/737-2670), where was 10:00 am and we hit it on the nose at the Interstate, it is now also dusk, and I see the Tusayan be prepared for the “toll booth” and you’ll see signs for the tours. The tours, which Visitors Center. (Note: Arizona and Hopi do not lights on my speedometer are going on and

38 FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 39 off, apparently from vibrations. Although the headlight is working fine, having a blacked out dash is psychologically unsettling. We pull off the Interstate into Flagstaff proper where signs say there is lodging, and look for more signs to point the way. No dice. Geri asks a local who happens by, and we eventually navigate to a DAYS INN which I’ve had good luck with, and Geri checks us in. The plan all along for each day has been up at 6:00, out by 7:00, back to Redlands by Tuesday evening. Geri thought there might be some wiggle room here, and maybe could take me to see southern (perhaps Moab and the Arches), one of her favorite rides. A look at weather conditions on her smart phone showed rain, so that was not going to happen. Weather reports Monday evening said Flagstaff was getting hit with rain by noon Tuesday, and moreover, rain at our destination of Redlands. We’d have to be prompt leaving. Now, as it happens, your humble narrator happens to be a diabetic, and didn’t have everything for testing on this trip. A consequence of glucose level, both low AND high, is being in a sleepy, even zombie like state. Not safe for driving (I know), let along motorcycling. Worth getting checked if you see this symptom yourself. Having had high carb pumpkin pie, fries, and sandwich the night before, yours truly was as articulate and speedy as The Mummy on Tuesday morning. While Geri was already enjoying Days Inn complimentary breakfast and coffee with gear in-hand, someone else (me) with very little brain activity leaves the room WITHOUT the room in the same place, same conditions, same time of key, luggage, and blankly meanders around for day (actually evening), and watching my brand the breakfast items uttering not a word, with as new 2015 Indian Scout sliding down the road in much panache as a zombie. I’m reminded this front of me in the rain, me sliding behind it with is not how we do things when we travel. I shake bright sparks flying from my helmet as I watch Now, you’ll recall my going east on this trip I off the cobwebs to get my head back in the game the show unfold like a 4th of July spectator. Next, filled up at Ludlow, refueled at The Pilot gas and on schedule. We both pack our bags to find – this is worth knowing if you the I-15 Cajon station crossing into Arizona. So, one would ride it is SNOWING outside. Not safe!!! After 15-20 Pass southbound: Over the years the expansion think no problem going back? As I descend and minutes delay it lets up enough to leave. Hitting joints between lanes have shifted because of see Ludlow in the distance, about a quarter mile the Interstate from the Days Inn frontage road restriping to the CENTER of the lane. Not a away - FLAME OUT – out of gas! Well, that – not so easy. Arizona signage could be better, problem to automobiles, which just straddle it, was unexpected. I coast along the side the road, as the connecting road does NOT say what lane but can be for a cyclist. So there, in the night, shift to neutral, and to be in, nor even say pummeled in a downpour, I find my tires hope I can cover some Interstate 40 anywhere. gripped in a wide expansion joint a hundred feet ground. Rolling to a Eventually my synapses long shaking the bejeebers out of the bike, and stop I know from past kick back in and I recall all I can do to hold on to the handlebars for dear experience the bike this road from a past life. But, there’s always room for one more twist, WILL restart once or trip, and the exit, and right? I see in the reflection in the car in front of twice for a very short we’re on our way. From me, my headlight has gone out completely, both hop. I let it sit for a few here it’s a race with high and low beam filaments having given up the moments after moving the weather homeward ghost from all the vibration. the fuel lever to what bound, yet I’m mindful Thus, another exciting Tuesday ride. And is SUPPOSED to be the Arizona Highway possibly because Geri thought enough to get that reserve, hit the start Patrol hides along motorcycle angel pin for us, I’m still here to tell button, and it comes the road like a lioness the tale. Oh, and Geri’s ride back? She got home to life. (!!!) Since seeking its prey. And in just a few hours, no rain, had time to clean her I’m going downhill I want quick speed for sure enough, before long I see in my side view bike, work in the backyard, and then kick back. momentum to make it to the intersection next mirror the flashing lights behind an Arizona Yeah, I’m listening to her next time. to the 76 station, and to my surprise the bike SUV, another successful catch by Arizona’s continues to sputter enough to get me to the Finest. pump. Wow. Take a break. After a RED BULL Hopi Cultural Center: At the AZ/CA border there are options for to stimulate my already over stimulated nerves – roads back, but bottom line it’s a moot point AZ-264, Second Mesa, AZ 86043 (928) 734-2401 I get back on my Indian for Ultimate Doom. A since its rain at the end of the rainbow. Geri fill-up in Barstow, no issues, and continue down chooses I-10 for Redlands. Simply because I Canyon de Chelly: Interstate 15. Then reaching Cajon Pass, it hits. know I-40 so well from growing up along there, I Downpour, in congested traffic. This is exactly The Visitor Center is 3 miles (4.8 km) opted to take that route. It was the wrong choice. what I did not want, as four months before I was from Route 191 in Chinle, AZ.

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