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I can’t believe it is already October. What an incredible first riding the highest concentration anywhere. There are numerous groups that
season Thunder Roads West Virginia has had. Remember, we just aren’t even from West Virginia that meet here for their rallies or events
hit the road this past fall, so last year’s season was ending. This year every year, because they know where to find the best twisties on the east
we have attended every event we could make it to, and more, with the coast. Now, they too have a resource of information about our fine state.
help of our reps and contributing readers. I have a line that just comes This state has had its share of hard times, and even now it seems as
rolling out whenever I talk about Thunder Roads West Virginia, “It is though we are still at the backend of the bus economically, but that can
about anything and everything motorcycle related in the state of West be changed and from within. Thunder Roads West Virginia is a way to
Virginia”. This is what the magazine is all about, West Virginia, and that do just that. Travelling out of state is not as financially feasible as it used
includes you. Without you having that deep, yearning need to ride and to be, so staying local seems to be the way to go for many of us. Several
see everything the road has to offer, we would not exist. Without you, the readers have told us stories of how they planned their travels throughout
businesses in this great state would not be able to stay open. It takes you, the state, while using this magazine’s advertisers as stops along the way,
and I mean every one of you, to make a concerted effort to support your just to see where they are, and say “Hi”. How cool is that? So next time
local economy, in order to make our entire state economy better. This is you want to take a scoot, pick up a copy of the magazine and go check
another reason we are here; to support our state and everyone in it. out a new place to have lunch. Do us a favor while you’re there, and tell
Thunder Roads West Virginia is a free magazine that is supplied by them where you found out about them. The advertisers need to know
our advertisers for your reading pleasure. Without those advertisers, that this choice of advertising does indeed work. And keep in mind that
there would be no magazine. They support us, the riders/readers, and we everyone of the advertisers in the magazine clearly supports you as well.
should support them as well. Where else can you find, in one place, a Let’s do our best for West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful.
list of businesses that you know are biker friendly establishments? Take care, ride safe and keep the shiny side up!
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P.O. Box 606 / Charles Town, WV 25414 From The Editor........................................... 4
www.thunderroadswv.com Letters........................................................ .5
OWNER / EDITORS Thunder Over the Blue Ridge...................... 6
Gary Westphalen, Editor-in-Chief
gary@thunderroadswv.com / 304-616-0102 Hidden Highways – State Route 23.......... 10
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LAYOUT & DESIGN Cycles for Soldiers.................................... 15
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Bikers Ride for Babies in Flatwoods.......... 16
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Thomas M. Korzeniowski Gold Wing Educator of the Year................ 17
OFFICE MANAGER Timberline Rally......................................... 18
Melinda Hendrix Bike of the Month – Mr. Yuk....................... 20
CONTRIBUTORS The Evel Door Swings Open..................... 21
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WESTERN WV The High Road.......................................... 39
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NATIONAL FOUNDERS Upcoming Events...................................... 42
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Office 615-792-0040 / Fax: 615-792-7580 When the West Virginia State HOG Rally was held in Charleston for
email: thunderroads@charter.net the first time this year, members of the Harley Owners Group were
Copyright 2010. Published by Thunder Roads West Virginia, LLC under license from Thunder welcomed with open arms. With the gold of the Capitol’s Dome ablaze in
Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this magazines content may be reproduced without
the written permission of the Publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility and is not the early evening sun, close to 200 Harleys thundered onto the grounds
to be held liable for errors beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error, slander of any of the State Capitol. This opening ceremony was just the first of many
group or individual, failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our activities. Many more Harleys and their riders joined in over the next
control, any and all suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement, and unauthorized use
of a person’s name or photograph. Opinions and claims made by advertisers and authors three days, for some great group rides, street partying, and endless
are their own, and do not necessarily represent the policy of Thunder Roads West Virginia, chatter about motorcycles in general, and Harley-Davidson in particular.
Thunder Roads Magazine, or Thunder Publishing. The Publisher does not promote the abuse Our coverage of the State HOG Rally begins on page 12.
of alcohol or other drugs.
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If there’s anything better in this world than
motorcycling in West Virginia during October,
I haven’t found it. The twisty, little, forgotten road winds its way
through a stretch of gorgeous West Virginia terrain. Trees on both sides
have been standing guard for so long, that their branches have meshed
with each other, forming a perfect canopy over the road. The leaves
up there are busy doffing their summer-worn green for the reds, golds,
oranges, and yellows of autumn. Their colors are so brilliant that it almost
hurts the eye. They have begun yielding to the pull of gravity, floating gently
earthward to a soft landing on the roadway. The dusting of leaves we’re
riding through hasn’t been disturbed by a cage in more than an hour. As
my bike rolls down this stretch of solitary byway, they swirl up in my wake,
giving form to that invisible whirlpool of air that follows me everywhere I
ride. Donna’s bike slips right into this vortex of spinning leaves, giving them
yet another burst of energy. Their dance celebrates our passage even after
their image has faded from our mirrors.
The oppressive humidity of the mid-summer months is just a steamy
memory now. The chilly mornings and warm afternoons mean that riding
gear with adjustable venting will be comfortable all day. Our bike engines
run their best in this cooler, drier air. They will be more than happy to power
us along this amazing piece of highway.
Cresting the ridge, the trees part just enough to provide a glimpse of the
massive valley below. A gravel pull-off provides an opportunity to park the
ponies, and take a peek. As we step through the last of the fire-engine-
red underbrush lining the ridge, a breath-taking landscape of enormous
magnitude stretches before us. Mountains pile on top of each other, WEST VIRGINIA
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in just a minute or two. A full day of riding through this scenery results in
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Yes, we know that this brief window of stunning beauty will soon be chased
away by biking’s least-friendly season. But, that’s a matter for another time.
For now, our attention is focused on the curving mountain pass ahead of Name___________________________________
us. We round a tight right-hander just in time to stick our hands out in a
friendly biker wave to that oncoming bagger. As he slices through the air, it Address_________________________________
parts his beard around both sides of a wide grin. He pumps a fist in the air,
in a wordless reply that we know means; It doesn’t get any better than this. City____________________________________
October. Yeah, I’ve waited all year for this.
It’s not the Destination…It’s the Journey. State_________________ Zip_______________
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Letters To
The Editor
Gary,
We rode from Iaeger, in McDowell County, to Moorefield this past
weekend. I picked up a copy of Thunder Roads West Virginia at the
motel, and I really enjoyed reading it. We had a great ride, except for the
fog at Snowshoe. I have ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway and The Skyline
Drive, and our ride was more exciting and beautiful than those. I love it!!
Charlie R. Lambert
Charlie,
Welcome to the Thunder Roads West Virginia family. I’m glad you like
the magazine. I couldn’t agree with you more about the beauty of riding
in West Virginia. This state was made for bikers, and there really is
no reason to ride anywhere else. Yes, you can find cool roads in other
places, but no state can match ours for its amazing concentration of great
biking roads.
Gary
Greetings to All,
Awesome! That is how Betty and I felt when we read the articles produced
and printed in the August issue of Thunder Roads West Virginia magazine.
We were present and took part in the Motorcycle Crash Scene Reenactment
(MCCSR), but still found that it had a sobering effect on us as we read the
article and noted the writer’s observations.
In June, at the West Virginia Convention, the District Staff led by Director, Buz
Mowrer and Senior District Educator, Don Henrey decided to conduct another
Motorcycle Crash Scene Reenactment. They had presented one the previous
year and it was so well received that they wanted to do another with a few
surprise twists.
Please take a few moments to look at the articles and photos that are in
the magazine. The first article is on page 09, and is very complimentary of
GWRRA and the machines we ride. Then move to page 17, where you will
find the story of how the District of West Virginia went over and above to bring
a world class education to its members, as it relates to accident response.
It is noteworthy that at Wing Ding 32, Don Henrey, the Senior District
Educator from West Virginia was selected as the “International Educator of
the Year!” Congratulations from all of your fellow Educators and Members.
Gene and Betty Knutson
International Directors, Rider Education Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Spring Hill, Florida
Gene and Betty,
Thank you for appreciating our efforts to report the story of this important
seminar, put on by the West Virginia Chapter of GWRRA. Mr. Henrey and the
rest of his team did an outstanding job of presenting an extremely realistic
crash scenario. They armed the attendees with knowledge that will save lives.
It is our hope that enough of that information found its way through our story
to help other bikers know what to do when a crash occurs.
As for Mr. Henrey, let me offer my congratulations for receipt of an honor
that is well deserved. For more about the award, see the story on page
17 of this issue.
Gary

Thunder
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Blue Ridge
Photos by Gary Westphalen
Mountaineer Pride Worldwide is the motto of the 167th Airlift

Wing of the West Virginia National Guard. That pride was on display
when the wing hosted the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge air show
at Shepherd Field in Martinsburg. For two beautiful days, tens of
thousands of visitors were treated to a free air show, which included
tours of the massive C-5 Galaxy aircraft that this unit flies in support
of military missions all over the world. In the skies overhead,
breath-taking aerobatic performances were delivered by the U.S.
Army Golden Knights parachute team, the U.S. Navy F/A 18 Super
Hornet, the A-10 Thunderbolt (a close air support jet nicknamed the
“Warthog”), and were topped off by the precision demonstrations of
the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying the F-16C.
As if this incredible display of raw power and speed isn’t enough
reason for Thunder Roads West Virginia to be here, most of the men
and women who serve at this airfield are bikers, too. And just to put
a final note on whether this is an event for a motorcycle magazine to
cover, there was even a bike on display alongside its matching bi-plane.

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State Route
23
I stop again, glancing at the little
GPS screen that seems to be playing
tricks on me. Go back the other way
for two blocks, and turn right. I don’t
care what the street sign says – if it
even exists – just turn right.
I take the right, and one block later,
by Gary Westphalen look to my left. There is a stream
The only reason this story is spooky, is between me and the next street over.
because every detail is absolutely true. It seems to be a bigger street, and is
more likely to be the beginnings of a
The GPS on my smart phone is always highway than the one laner I’m riding
dead-on. My paper map is the official down. At the next cross street, I turn
state version. I’m a whiz with these left, crossing a little one lane concrete
things. My natural sense of direction has bridge over the creek, to get to the
taken me many places around the world, bigger street. A man and a woman
and I am never lost. I am, after all, still stand motionless in the front yard of a
here. Right? house, staring at me as I rumble on by.
But here isn’t where I want to be. I One block later, I realize I have
want to be there, on State Highway 23. made a mistake. This isn’t the correct
My map and my gizmo tell me I have to street. That little one on the other side
exit Highway 50, and ride into Salem, of the bridge – the one that I was on
West Virginia. Somewhere in town, I will - is it. I have never been so turned
make a right turn onto Water Street. As around in my entire life. Is someone
this street goes out of the town’s limits, it or some thing playing tricks on me? I
will cross under Route 50, and suddenly retrace my route, and cross the same
become State Highway 23. little bridge, past the same motionless
But I’m starting to think the spirits of riders past are playing a little people. Were they really there, or not?
trick on me. The exit road that takes me into Salem, you see, strolls The needle on my Creep-O-Meter is quivering.
right through the heart of town, and back out to Highway 50 on the I decide, despite some apprehension, that I’m going to take this
other end. Hey, wait a minute. What happened to Water Street? little road out of town, no matter what it’s called, and no matter where
I am about to be shuttled back onto U.S. 50, as if some force is it goes. It is time for me to make a break for it. A mile later, this little
telling me to just “move along.” But I’m here for this little road that my street comes to a stop sign at an intersection with – you guessed
map says should be there. I turn around and stop in the last parking it – U. S. Highway 50. And the road sign says I am on Highway 23! I
lot before the Highway, to recheck my bearings. As I pull my phone look at my GPS. I look at my map. Sure, enough. They both show an
out, I look up at the sign above me, only to realize I have stopped intersection here now, but they didn’t before. Or did they?
in the lot of a funeral home. Hmm, the coincidences are starting to Like the fool in the horror film, who goes down into the unlit
pile up. basement to check out the sound of rattling chains, I decide to cross
The paper map is of no use at this intimate level. The phone says to Highway 50, and charge head-first into this road that wasn’t here
go back a half dozen or so blocks, and turn left on Water Street. Oh, twenty minutes ago.
that’s right. I remember seeing the street sign when I came through As Highway 23 drops down gently into an extended valley, I feel
the first time, but I had forgotten that was my turn. I won’t miss it now. my tensions subsiding. All those weird occurrences back there seem
Except that on my return trip through town, I don’t see a single kind of like a dream now. Did it really happen that way? The road is
cross-street sign. None. They were all here a minute ago. You know surrounded by wooded hills. These aren’t mountains, but they’re just
that sensation you get when you approach a blind corner, and you tall enough to give this place the feeling of a lost valley. There are some
hope there isn’t a truck coming at you across the centerline? I’m nice houses on this road. But there are no cars. There are no people.
starting to feel that way now. I will have this feeling again before the Are the houses really there? There is a very deep river channel that
day is out. runs along the highway for nearly the whole twenty-seven and a half
miles of its being. The houses on this But there are others, “Small” and
side have bridges for their driveways. “Hays” for example. I take a few
But the shallow pools of brown water pictures of the interesting turn in the
down at the bottom show little sign road, putting the cemetery in the
of movement. Am I really seeing any foreground. As I turn my attention
of this? to photographing some of the
tombstones, I feel the sensation of
I must admit that the whole of this
something pressing against my back,
surreal experience has me off my
as if to guide a return to my iron horse.
riding game a bit. It isn’t long before the
If the message being transmitted to
first of several surprise hairpin turns
me is “get out,” I get it.
signals that this valley road is no walk
in the park – more like a midnight stroll Even though State Highway 23 covers
through a cemetery. I’m not expecting a lot less elevation change than most
a tight turn like this on a valley road, West Virginia roads, it is by no means
and the jagged rock wall on the turn’s a straight one. All of its twists and turns
inner side stabs its sharp protrusions at make for a great riding experience,
me, as I white-knuckle my way around provided the spirits allow for your
the switchback. passage. They will keep you on your
toes, constantly tipping your balance
There is no traffic on State Highway
from one side to the other. There is
23 on this day. I mean, none. I have
exactly one passing zone in the entire
ridden nearly half of the road at this
length of the highway, and it is so short that by the
point, and not a single vehicle has passed by.
time you even recognize it, you’re too late to use
Normally, I would be rejoicing about this. But
it. Then again, maybe it’s not there at all. Is there
today, something feels, well, not quite right.
even a car in front of you?
I’m a big boy. Been a lone wolf rider for nearly
Highway 23 ends a few miles after the cemetery
40 years. Shake it off, and get some pictures
without ceremony, as it T-bones into Highway 18.
for the story. There’s a wide open shot at a
That’s it. It just ends. There is no town, no corner
hairpin turn with one of those driveway bridges
store. It just vanishes into thin air. I saw it happen
in the foreground. It will make a nice picture. I
with my own eyes. I think.
pull my Heritage Classic off the road, parking it
carefully on a flat spot in the ditch. As I put the
long lens on my camera, an unearthly growling
precedes the first vehicle I’ve seen yet. A truck,
its tinted windows gleaming like black pearls,
comes barreling around the corner, consuming
the whole of the road as it passes mere inches
away from me. Had I not parked the bike, this
monster – (Was it really there? Was there
anyone in that cab?) - would have eaten me
alive in that corner. Am I being protected, or
toyed with, or warned?
I’m nearing the line between Doddridge County, where I am now,
and Tyler County. As I round yet another of these deceptively sharp
turns, a plot of land on the outside of the curve catches my eye. Here,
in the middle of a forgotten road, in a forgotten valley – (that may
not even exist) – is a forgotten cemetery. It’s a small plot. Perhaps a
family cemetery. But it beckons me back, so I turn around and park in
the ditch by this little knoll covered with crumbling tombstones. By the
roadside is an almost new sign, proclaiming this to be the “Underwood
Cemetery.” But the spiffy sign doesn’t look right, because the stones
are old, and deteriorating. The sign is brand new, yet the tombstones
date to the 1800’s. Things are just not fitting together today, and I’m
getting dizzy from trying to connect the dots.
Many of the markers, predictably, bear the name “Underwood.”

in Charleston
by Gary Westphalen
photos by Moe Vetter and Gary Westphalen
It is a few ticks before 6 P.M. on a Wednesday evening in
September. Humid air, made even more pungent by a full day of
blazing heat from the sun, wraps its influence around every building,
every tree, every thing on the grounds of the State Capitol in
Charleston, West Virginia. The activities of the day – policy, politics,
governing the State – have given way to lengthening shadows cast
by the huge trees, monuments, and the gold dome that adorns the
Capitol itself.
This space is surrounded on all sides by the large stone buildings
that house the mechanisms of state government. They block out the
sounds of the surrounding city. Things here are almost quiet. Almost.
On a landing a dozen steps above the circular driveway in front of
the Capitol, stands a podium flanked by a dozen chairs. Several
people scurry about, making last minute preparations. Their muted
conversations are lost to the slight breeze in this huge amphitheater.
In a heartbeat, everything changes. A deep, rumbling noise
that began so quietly and far away that it wasn’t even noticed at
first, breaks through between two of those buildings, erupting into
a thunderous cacophony that shakes the senses, as well as the
ground beneath my feet. Someone shouts, “They’re coming!” This
is what I came for.
It takes several minutes for the parade of about two-hundred Harley-
Davidson motorcycles to make their way onto the circular driveway,
where they will stand a silent vigil to the opening ceremonies of the
annual West Virginia HOG Rally. Their riders make up the Harley
Owners Group (HOG), and they have come from all over the region
to celebrate riding a Harley in West Virginia. For the next four days,
they will participate in group rides, fund raising activities, motorcycle
exhibitions, and endless story-telling about riding the most celebrated
brand of motorcycles in the world. I hesitate to use the well-worn
HOG members gather on the grounds of the State Capitol
metaphor, but this truly is HOG Heaven.
(TOP) to hear Governor Manchin welcome the rally
to Charleston, as his own bike stands in front of him “I’m preaching to the choir,” says Governor Joe Manchin III, as
(MIDDLE). After the opening ceremony, a buffet for all rally he stands at the podium, “but there is a love of freedom by people
attendees was served in the Capitol Rotunda (BOTTOM). who ride, like no other people I’ve ever been around…and I can’t
explain it, unless you’ve done it.” Mr. Manchin knows this as well
One of the group rides rolled down the Boulevard
along Kanawha River (TOP LEFT), stopping
briefly at the dramatic Kanawha Falls (LEFT
MIDDLE) on the way to take in the New River
Gorge Bridge (BOTTOM LEFT). The bridge is
more than half a mile long, and soars 876 feet
above the New River.
On Friday, a ride (TOP) to a working coal

mine operated by Pritchard Mining gave the
bikers a chance to see some huge equipment
up close (MIDDLE), as well as experience a
blasting operation.
Bikes parked in front of the host hotel on Kanawha Boulevard (LEFT). The
riverfront street was closed to traffic for riding demonstrations (MIDDLE),
vendor row (RIGHT), and a bike show (TOP).
as any other biker. As he speaks, his own 2008 Road King Classic “We’re very grateful to have you here,” says Charleston Mayor Danny
Screamin’ Eagle leans on its kickstand at the bottom of the steps in Jones. This is the first HOG Rally to be held in the City of Charleston.
front of him. “And when they say we ‘Live to Ride and Ride to Live,’” Mayor Jones adds, “We’re the only city in America that can close a four-
he continues, “it doesn’t get any better than that.” The assembled lane highway to put you on.” Several blocks of Kanawha Boulevard will
bikers erupt in applause, understanding what the Governor has just be closed to traffic during the HOG Rally. This beautiful riverfront levee
said in a way that only they can. is where the bikers will congregate. There are vendors, exhibits, and
bike shows. The Haddad Riverfront Park will come alive each evening
“Now, let me tell you as Governor of this State, what I see every with live music and a street party of bikers.
day,” continues Mr. Manchin, “When I see someone in need, when
I see an underprivileged person or a child with illness, and there’s a But, West Virginia being what it is, this rally is mostly about riding
charity and there’s someone stepping forward to help them, you guys the best roads in the world. Several organized rides will leave
have never failed. It’s always you all who come out for the charity this hub every day for the next three days. They will be bound for
rides.” He adds that the connection between the biker community incredible experiences, like visiting the New River Gorge Bridge,
and patriotic support for this nation is undeniable. “It’s everything setting off explosives at a working coal mine, and touring a C-130 at
that’s good about this country. It’s everything that we believe in, and the Yeager Airport. By the time the rally ends, everyone is already
it’s everything that has made this what it is.” looking forward to next year.
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Bikers Ride for
Babies in Flatwoods
“Everybody cares about babies, so it really is actually a very good connection,”
says Mindy Smith, as she reflects on the concept of bikers gathering to raise funds
for the Bikers for Babies program. Mindy is the West Virginia Director for March of
Dimes, the parent organization behind Bikers for Babies. She points out that, “The
motorcycle community has the most generous hearts. It’s just a great group of
folks, and many of these folks are fathers or mothers.”
That generosity is on display during this weekend in Flatwoods, West Virginia,
where the Braxton County Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring two days
of activities under the Bikers for Babies banner. A Friday evening of music, a pig
roast, and camaraderie is followed by a Saturday ride on some of the best roads
West Virginia has to offer. As the bikes were lining up for the run, a National Guard
Blackhawk Helicopter landed near the parking lot, where it would be on display for
the bikers throughout the day.
Close to 200 bikes rolled out of the parking lot of the Braxton County Middle
School for what would be a ride of about 120 miles in length. Construction pushed
the opening leg of the run onto I-79 for a short burst up to Burnsville. From there,
the ride grabbed hold of beautiful back roads for the run to its lunch stop, at the
Stonewall Jackson State Park. From here, the ride headed southeast to Rock
Cave, where it rolled onto Highway 20 south for a gorgeous run to the second stop
at the Holly River State Park.
The day started under beautiful blue skies, but clouds gradually rolled in as the
day went on. By the time the bikes made it to Holly River, it looked as though rain
clouds might change the character of the remainder of the ride. Some raindrops did
eventually make their presence known, but the bikers who held out for a while at
Holly River managed to avoid the sprinkles. The after ride party included more food,
as well as music by the Davisson Brothers and Crossroads.
“We wanted to do something unique and good for the March of Dimes, and
also for the community,” says Tammy Dickens, of the Braxton County Convention
and Visitors Bureau. The March of Dimes has been promoting Bikers for Babies
events for fifteen years now. This is the second year for this particular run. “It was
pretty good last year,” says Tammy, “This year it is much bigger. I would say we’ve
probably doubled our numbers this year. So we plan to keep doing it, and watch
our numbers grow each year.”

West Virginian Named
Gold Wing Educator of the Year
By Gene & Betty Knutson

International Directors, Rider Education
Gold Wing Road Riders Association (Left to Right) Gene & Betty Knutson, Charlotte & Don Henrey, and GWRRA Director Mike Steiger
Wing Ding 32, which was held in Des asked to choose the final nominees. At become a certified Rider Coach in both the
Moines, Iowa, was the setting for the awarding the Masters Breakfast held at Wing Ding, ARC and TRC, filling a tremendous need
of the International Rider Education Merit there were 4 Merit Awards presented for within the Region. He has traveled at his own
Awards. Additionally, the Rider Educator of Medic First and 4 for Motorist Awareness. expense to attend training in Ohio as well as
the Year was presented to the top Educator in Following the presentation of those awards, volunteering to assist teaching rider courses
the association which includes all of the North the International Staff awarded 15 Rider within the region at the Virginia Convention.
Continent, New Zealand, England, Denmark, Education Merit Awards to Educators from His interest in Medic First, along with
Puerto Rico, and Israel. across the world. the other outstanding Instructors, has led
Nominations were submitted by those In a unanimous selection, the winner of West Virginia to now possess one of the
having knowledge of the efforts of these the 2009-2010 Rider Educator of Year award most productive Medic First programs in the
fine Educators, stating why they should was presented to West Virginia Senior District Region. It is through hardwork, and a team
be considered for the prestigious award. Educator, Don Henrey. Don has taken the attitude that Don, along with the other fine
The number of nominations far exceeded Rider Education program in West Virginia to Officers of West Virginia, has built a solid
the awards to be presented, and the new heights in his effort to bring educational foundation for Rider Education within West
International Rider Education Staff was opportunities to the members. Don has Virginia.

TIMBERLINE
RALLY
What do Downhill Skiing and

Motorcycling have in common?
At first glance, you’re likely to say,
“Nothing.” But the more you think
about it, the more the parallels
become obvious. Wind in your
face? Check. Adrenaline rush?
Check. A love of speed? Oh, yeah.
Addiction to the twists and turns
of a good mountainside? Bring it
on! Winter? Whoah. Hold on there.
That last one isn’t working for me.
Okay, so the two sports draw the line at sharing a favorite season. But that just means they
can at least share a facility. The Timberline Ski Resort, south of Davis, WV, in this instance.
This is just the second year for the Timberline Rally, and some 700 bikers found their way to
the Canaan Valley facility for three days of great roads, music, bike games, ski lift rides to the
top of the mountain, and to ride, ride, ride.
Timberline sits at the northern end of the Monongahela National Forest, in Tucker County.
Reaching the resort requires a biker to travel Highway 32, which is such a great road that
you won’t want to stop. But the bikes pulled in anyway, only to gather up into ever-changing
clutches of riders, and take off again. A weekend of beautiful sunshine, with warm days and
cool nights, made life on two wheels as good as it gets.
Between rides, bikers had the opportunity to slow down and hang out on the back deck at
the ski lodge, where several bands kept things jumping. There was pro wrestling, bike games,
vendors, a bike and car show, and those vertigo-inducing lift rides to the top of the mountain.
Organizers Jeff and Kim Davis said they are very happy with this year’s turnout, and are
looking forward to Timberline III next year. Mark the last weekend of August on your calendar
and plan to ride to a ski resort.
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BIKE OF THE
MONTH
Seasoned followers of our Bike of the Month series know that we don’t
always look for the high dollar custom jobs that are beyond the average
biker’s reach. In fact, we’re more likely to spotlight that strange second
cousin who sleeps in the shed behind Uncle Matthew’s house. You know the
one. It ain’t quite right. It is, you might say, a little Twisted.
Frankly, we can’t think of a better month for this bike, than the one that
harbors the most twisted of all celebrations. For your spooky Halloween
pleasure, we present Mr. Yuk. Uncle Matthew is actually Matt Reel. He’s
a Clarksburg Fire Fighter, as well as one of the mechanics at The Twisted
Spoke, just down the street.
“It was to the point of, ‘Hey, I’ve got enough parts lying around in the
basement. I can actually put a motorcycle together,’” says Matt. Mr. Yuk’s
pedigree is a lot like that of Frankenstein: a little bit of this, and a little bit of
that. “It’s a 1979 Ironhead Sportster frame with a v-twin hard tail. It has a
2001 Buell Lightning engine, and a 2005 Harley Super Glide front end. The
rear wheel is off a 2004 Deuce. We fabbed up the oil tank, the exhaust and
the intake systems ourselves at the shop, and twisted up the rear fender
struts. It has the front brakes of a Honda CBR sport bike, and the rear brakes
off a Hyabusa sport bike. Biltwell Clubman handlebars. The seat was done
by Phillip Anderson of Clarksburg, West Virginia.”
Talking with Matt, one gets the vision of him stitching together dug-up
parts in the lab at the top of a castle tower, as thunder cracks and lightning
flashes all around him. When one particularly powerful bolt strikes the
pinnacle of the tower, the cobbled together beasty sputters a bit, then
rumbles steadily as its slightly maniacal creator turns his eyes upward to the
storm, shouting, “It’s alive!!!”

The Evel Door
Swings Open
PHOTOS BY JIM HOTTLE

If at first you succeed, do it again and again, and
it will get bigger and bigger. That was the philosophy
at work at the Evel Speed Custom Machine & Motor
Sick’l Shop in Inwood, WV, where the third annual
Open House drew hundreds of bikers. It was a fine
Saturday for riding around in a pasture, participating
in all sorts of biker games. Dwain “Evel Speed” Myers
says that at one point he counted about three hundred
bikes in the parking area. More than 40 bikes were
entered in the show.
“Our primary reason is just to give back to the
customers,” says Dwain, in explaining why he puts
this event on every year. “There’s nothing else that
goes on around here, I don’t think, as far as an event
like we put on.” No admission is charged for entry
to the all-day affair. The free music line-up was also
expanded from one band last year to two this time
around. Freak Show was the lead-off band, followed
by J Factor. Another addition this year was a beer
garden, sponsored by Nan and Pop’s Place. There
were also a variety of vendors serving everything
from food to pin striping.
Myers opens the doors one other time each year.
His Customer Appreciation Day is scheduled for
December 4.

EURO-RIDING
The bikes carry badges with names

like Triumph, KTM, and BMW. These
machines are lean, powerful bikes
with angular shapes. Many have
their roots in the dual sport world.
Some have borrowed designs
from the race tracks of Europe.
There are horizontally opposed
twin engines, and three-cylinder in-
lines. They sound different. Many
have twin headlights that look, well,
odd. Large mirrors sit high atop the
handlebars, giving these bikes a
bug-like appearance from the front.
Most of these brands have little or
no dealer representation in West
Virginia, so when you spot one, the
odds are that it carries an out-of-state
license plate. Although their numbers
here are small, they are formidable
combatants when attacking the
twisties of West Virginia.

I think everybody
in this group up
here, the sort of
folks that come,
just like to ride.
The men and women who pilot these nimble bikes are different, too. Just like bikers
everywhere, they are friendly, happy people who understand the psychological
benefits of motorcycling. But they’re not sporting tattoos, beanie helmets and leather
vests. They wear serious safety gear – full coverage helmets, armored jackets,
head-to-toe riding suits. Their get-togethers don’t revolve around music festivals,
vendor displays, bike shows, and the like. They call themselves EuroRiders, and
their focus is on devouring great roads in huge helpings.
“It’s a 300-mile loop,” says Garry Simmons at a ride briefing the evening before
one of the weekend’s runs will take place. Garry, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA, is
one of the volunteer event coordinators of this weekend, and will be leading this
particular ride. “That should be six hours moving, plus a couple hours, maybe two-
and-a-half, for breaks and lunch. That’s like fifteen minutes at the gas station every
two hours. That’s the break.”
The sixteen riders that make up this West Virginia EuroRiders Rendezvous
are staying at the North Bend State Park, East of Parkersburg. Pennsylvania and
Kentucky have the highest representations in this group. They come to West Virginia
because, frankly, our roads are the best anywhere.
The Friday night briefing outlined the rides
that would take off early the next morning. “Kentucky has great roads, but I would say West Virginia’s are even better,” is how
Mark Hawkins puts it. Hawkster hails from Frankfort, KY. “It’s pretty close for us to
get over here, and we just enjoy the state. It’s been very good for us. We’ve been
coming over for a few years.” In addition to great roads, he says traffic is lighter here,
making for better riding.
“I think everybody in this group up here, the sort of folks that come, just like to
ride,” says Gerry Hagen. Gerry is from Anderson, South Carolina, but, “I actually do
travel once in a while, up North,” he says, punctuating his southern humor with a
hearty laugh. This is the second time that he’s been to this particular gathering. It’s
early in the morning of that 300-mile-day that Gerry will be riding. The parking lot at
the North Bend Lodge is still draped in morning fog. He is wiping his bike down, and
jawing away with EuroRiders from other states. The sun is about to rise over the hill,
so by the time they hit the road, the air will be crystal clear, and the roads dry and
ready to yield to these roadmasters.
“I think it’s a good, all-around general bike,” says Gerry Hagen, when assessing his
Triumph Tiger 1050. “I can sit upright on it.” Gerry’s scoot calls upon a liquid-cooled,
in-line triple to churn out 111 bhp at the crank. The ponies romp through a six-speed
gearbox, held under control by a frame that’s quite sport-bike-like. The result is a Grin-
ometer that will show big numbers in a hurry. “As it proved yesterday, I can go just
as fast on the interstate as on my FJR, so that’s good,” he says, clearly re-living the
moment. The FJR he mentions is the other bike he owns. This Super-Sport Touring
bike, built by Yamaha, likes the upside of 150 mph. The Tiger is clearly no slouch.
“The engines are torquey, but revvy,” adds Hawkster. He also rides a Triumph
Tiger. “They’re street oriented power,” he explains, “They handle good and the
power is oriented, not for the race track, and not for putting around town, but just
for general riding.” He adds the machines are well-built, and bulletproof. “I’ve got
over 150-thousand miles on Triumphs,” he says, “I’ve only had one repair outside of
warranty, that I can remember, and it cost me $80.”
Gerry Hagen (left) and Mark Hawkins (right)
discuss the windshield extension Hagen has With that said, the riding suits are zipped, the helmets and gloves donned…and,
on his bike. Hagen is still experimenting, and in the blink of my camera, they’re gone.
isn’t yet sure that he likes it.
Megan's
Angels
A dark and spooky sky met bikers as they assembled at the VFW
Post in Terra Alta, WV. Some 60 bikes gathered to take part in the
Fourth Annual Megan’s Angels Run. Each year the run benefits a
different child who is battling illness, and this year it was Brayden
Ringer’s turn. Jamie and Kammie Lantz, who organize the ride,
chose Brayden as the benefactor. They say he is in remission from
Burkin’s Lymphoma since January. Following his chemotherapy,
Brayden’s hair has returned and is back to normal activity.
Just as Brayden has seen improvement, so did the weather on
the day of this run. The sun came out and riding conditions were
perfect. Although the bikes did roll over some wet pavement here
and there, the bikers never took any rain. The ride went from Terra
Alta to Kingwood on Highway 7, then down 72 to U.S. 50, where the
ride briefly touched Maryland before returning to Terra Alta.

Full Coverage Insurance
How Full is Full?
By Marquis Smith,
Regional Sales Manager, Rider Insurance You carry
I speak with hundreds of people each year about their motorcycle
insurance. There is always one question that I ask everyone; “What Full Coverage
type of coverage do you carry on your motorcycle”? Nine times out
of ten, I get the same answer; “We carry full coverage.”
Insurance on your
What most people do not understand is that there are very Motorcycle, but do
different kinds of full coverage insurance. As is often the case in
life, and more importantly in motorcycle insurance, what you do not you know what type of
know can seriously harm you!
In West Virginia, everyone who drives a car or operates a
Full Coverage Insurance
motorcycle on roadways is required to carry insurance. However,
the minimum amount that we are required to carry is not very much
you purchased?
insurance. The state minimum required by law is what is known in
the insurance industry as 20/40/10. What this means is; $20,000
bodily injury per person, $40,000 bodily injury per accident, and motorcycle rider in the world. One day he is cruising on his bike, and
$10,000 in property damage. If you are in an at-fault accident, this a distracted driver runs into him. John is injured, and spends five
is what the insurance company will pay on your behalf. 20/40/10 are nights in the hospital where he receives the best treatment possible.
also known as liability limits. A week after he returns home, he receives a bill from the hospital in
Many people carry the state minimums without even knowing it the mail for $85,000. The at-fault motorist who hit John had the state
because it can be considered “Full Coverage”. It is often purchased minimum 20/40/10 and this is what John carried on his policy too.
because it is what is presented at the point of sale and is less What are the realities of this situation? Well, John owes the
expensive than better coverage. You may be asking yourself, “If it hospital $85,000. The at-fault driver’s insurance company is going
is what is required by law and is the least expensive, then what is to pay $20,000 towards John’s injuries and John’s underinsured
wrong with this picture?” section of his policy is going to pay $20,000 too. That totals $40,000,
Well, there are two other parts of your insurance policy that are very and leaves John $45,000 short. So, he will have to pay this himself.
important too. These are the Uninsured and Underinsured components Sure, he could sue the at-fault driver for $45,000, but chances are
of your insurance policy. You see, if someone has 20/40/10 for their at this person doesn’t have any money.
fault liability limits then they usually have 20/40/10 for their Uninsured What is the point of all of this? If you are like most of my customers,
and Underinsured liability limits. You could be the best driver on you should consider carrying a minimum of 100/300/50 for your
the road, but what if someone hits you on your motorcycle? This is liability limits. Translated in layman’s terms, this is $100,000 bodily
where the Uninsured and Underinsured sections of your insurance injury person and $300,000 per accident and $50,000 in property
policy protect you. But, if you have the state minimum full coverage of damage. Basically, it is more than four times the coverage of the
20/40/10, you are not protected very well. state minimum, and might only increase your insurance premium
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Bike Nite
Photos by Michael Henshall
Just as the song It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere touts
the notion that anytime is a good time to party,
Thunder Roads West Virginia believes that any
night is a good time for a Bike Nite. You must
agree, because we’ve spent all summer visiting
Bike Nites of all varieties, everywhere in the state.
They’re fun, they raise money for good causes,
and who doesn’t love hanging with our own?
Here’s one that took place recently in the parking
lot at Charlie’s H-D, in Huntington.

NO PUN IN TEN DID SO, AM I GETTING A RAISE?
1. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumfer- Quotes taken by the New York Times from actual work perfor-
ence. mance evaluations:
He acquired his size from too much pi. • Since my last report, this employee has reached rock-bottom and
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned shows signs of starting to dig.
out to be an optical Aleutian . • His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid
3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still. curiosity.
4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, • I would not allow this employee to breed.
because it was a weapon of math disruption. • This associate is really not so much of a has-been, but definitely
5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be statio- more of a won’t be.
nery. • Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a
6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for rat in a trap.
littering. • When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change
7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in whichever foot was previously in there.
Linoleum Blownapart. • He would be out of his depth in a parking lot puddle.
8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie. • This young lady has delusions of adequacy.
9. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. • He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to
The police are looking into it. achieve them.
10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. • This employee should go far – and the sooner he starts going,
11. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. the better.
12. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat • This employee is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot.
said to the other: “You stay here; I’ll go on a head.”
13. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit
me. MURPHY’S LAWS OF COMBAT
14. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: “Keep off the
Grass.” 1. If the enemy is in range, so are you.
15. The midget fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small 2. Incoming fire has the right of way.
medium at large. 3. Don’t look conspicuous. It draws fire.
16. The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now 4. There is always a way, but the easy way is always mined.
a seasoned veteran. 5. Try to look unimportant. They might be low on ammo.
17. A backward poet writes inverse. 6. Professionals are predictable. The amateurs are dangerous.
18. In a democracy it’s your vote that counts. In feudalism it’s your 7. The enemy always attacks on two occasions. A) When you’re
count that votes.
ready for them. B) When you’re not ready for them.
19. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
8. Teamwork is essential. It gives them someone else to shoot at.
20. If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine.
21. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The 9. If you can’t remember, then the claymore is pointed at you.
stewardess looks at him and says, “I’m sorry, sir, only one car- 10. The enemy diversion you have been ignoring will
rion allowed per passenger.” be the main attack.
22. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and 11. If your attack is going well, you have walked into an ambush.
says “Dam!” 12. Never draw fire. It irritates everyone around you.
23. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire 13. Anything you do can get you shot, including nothing.
in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you 14. Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.
can’t have your kayak and heat it too. 15. If you’re short of everything but the enemy, y
24. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says, “I’ve lost my electron.” ou’re in a combat zone.
The other says “Are you sure?” The first replies, “Yes, I’m positive.”
16. When you have secured an area, don’t forget to tell the enemy.
25. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during
17. Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder.
a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.

Seats
& Saddles

Was talking w/ a woman who is actually an experienced fried pork chop over a steak any day of the week!
cook, but she said she had never prepared “country-fried” *Note* If you dont have a long, electric skillet, then
or “chicken-fried” (both terms means the same method of just do 2 batches, but be sure you place first batch
cooking) pork chops or steak, which was amazing to me, in oven on low to keep hot. Don’t foil tent them or
so here’s the simple recipe. they’ll lose all their crispiness and just end up with a
COUNTRY-FRIED PORK CHOPS 101 mushy top.
8 Bone-In Pork Chops (Center Cut)
2 X-Large Eggs
2 Cups of Whole Milk SIMPLE AS 1,2,3......CHEESE “BISKITS”
2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour Only 3 ingredients:
Dash of Nutmeg 1-1/4 Cups *Bisquick Brand Boxed Biscuit Mix
Salt & Pepper to Taste 1/2 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
A quality margarine, such as “I Can’t Believe It’s Not 1/2 Cup Water
Butter”. Don’t use cheap margarine or else you’ll dang Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a silicone pad on
sure have cheap tasting chops. a cookie sheet. Combine the biscuit mix and cheese
Let your chops sit out about 15 mins. to get to room tem- in a small bowl. Add the water and stir until com-
perature while you pour your milk into a glass pie plate or bined. Don’t over-mix. Just combine. Dough will be a
any bigger bottomed, shallow bowl. Crack your two eggs bit moist. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto silicone
into your milk and beat gently w/ a fork. Add your dash pad and leave enough room for them to expand.
of nutmeg. Now pour your 2 cups of flour into a higher- Bake for about 10 minutes until they firm up but are
sided, big bottomed bowl. Get as large a skillet as you got nice and brown. Serve with honey butter. Just that
(I always use one of those long, electric skillets), as then I simple, just that quick! *These are our daughter’s all-
can do all my pork chops at one time. Go ahead and take time fave. Hence, her nickname...”Biskit”.
a chop in left hand and dip into milk bath. I always poke
at the meat a bit while in milk bath to tenderize it and let GRANNY OLLIE’S BUTTERMILK PIE
it soak up, then again take your left hand and transfer the 1-1/2 Cups Sugar
chop over to your right hand mid-air and then proceed 1 Cup Buttermilk
onto the flour bowl. You keep your dip hand and flour 1/2 Cup Bisquick Biscuit Mix
hand separate so that you don’t end up with two gooey 1/2 Cup Real Butter; melted
hands and drag a bunch of flour into milk bath. But while 1-1/2 tsps. Pure Vanilla Extract
your chop is in the flour, pat it well and coat it good on 3 Large Eggs
one side then flip over and pat it again to coat well. Place Get your oven up to 350 degrees. Grease or
on a plate and finish up dunking and dredging the re- spray a 9-inch pie pan. Put all ingredients in a
maining chops. Get your skillet up to medium hot, add 2 medium bowl and beat for 1 minute with hand-
big tablespoons of margarine and melt down till sizzling. held electric mixer or if you don’t have a hand
Arrange your chops so they all fit in your skillet but there’s mixer, just beat by hand until all ingredients
plenty of room and no parts of chop are overlapping other mixed well. Pour mixture into prepared pie pan
chops. Salt & pepper uncooked side and then, gently life and bake for apprx. 50 minutes. Insert a tooth-
after one side has cooked for apprx. 4 minutes and make pick into center and if it comes out clean.....it’s
sure they are a true, golden brown, flip them, and salt & done! Cool for 5 minutes and let pie solidify and
pepper the other side. You may need to add a few more firm up. Slice and serve good and warm. Take a
pats of margarine around sides and kinda’ work up under can of Extra Creamy Whipcream and make little
chops to ensure that the just flipped side gets as evenly flower dollops all over the top and place a ras-
golden brown as the original side. Remove from skillet berry or blueberry in center of each dollop. This
when done and plate up right away. Serve w/ fried apples is truly a little slice of Heaven from my Granny
or apple fritters or anything? apples! I’ll take a country- Ollie, up in Heaven.

TNT

BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYS Colt’s Restaurant and Pizza Park Inc. Just One More
Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson 425 S. Main St. Lounge, Casino, Restaurant, Ice Cream
Attorneys at Law Moorefield, WV 26836 Intersection 218N & Rt.7W Blacksville, WV 26521
84 Aikens Center (304) 538-2523 Open Jam Night,
Martinsburg, WV 25402 Weekend Entertainment
(304) 263-0900 www.burkeandschultz.com Creekside Grill Bikers Welcome -
1139 Boothscreek Rd, Industrial Park Home Cooking at (304) 879-5041
Colombo & Stuhr, Attorneys at Law Daily Lunch/Dinner Specials
1054 Maple Drive Longshots Billiards
Morgantown, WV 26505 Football Specials All Games All Season 76 Wolfcraft Way
(304) 599-4229 Daily Happy Hour! Call: (304) 816-3276 Charles Town, WV 25414
www.colombostuhr.com (304) 724-1975
The Dawg House Bar & Grill www.longshotsbilliards.com
Law Offices of Ralph C. Buss Pool, Darts & Music Entertainment
Motorcycle Accident/Injury Law 1387 Fairmont Road Lost River Grill, Motel and B&B
Ohio, WV, KY, PA & Indiana Morgantown, WV 26501 8079 SR 259 Lost River, WV
(800) 582-5577 1 mile past Morgantown Mall on 19 South (304) 897-6482 www.lostrivergrill.com
www.ralphbuss.com Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accomodations
Desperado’s Bar & Grill Biker Friendly Full Service Bar
BAIL BONDS 35 Potomac Street
Magic’s Bar and Grill
Weatherholtz Bonding Ridgeley, WV 26753
306 West Stephen Street Food – Games – Cold Beer 3 Moran Circle, Whitehall, WV
Martinsburg, WV 25401 (304) 738-0010 (304) 363-9227 Best Halloween Party in Town!
(304) 267-5888 or (304) 728-6889 OCT 28, 29 & 30 Costume Parties Every Night
tweatherholtz@verizon.net Donna Jean’s Family Restaurant Dress-up and get in for FREE!
23480 George Washington Hwy. Melanie’s Family Restaurant
BANQUET & CONFERENCE Aurora, WV 26705 (304) 735-3260 25164 George Washington Hwy.
Christopher’s Banquet Hall Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Aurora, WV 26705
and Conference Center Mon-Fri 5:30 - 7 Sat & Sun 7:00 - 7 (304) 735-3219
110 Van Kirk Dr., Fairmont Good Food, Friendly Smiles, Low Prices
(304) 534-5300 or (304) 534-3333 Fireside Cafe
Seminars, Meetings, Business Dinners 927 North Main St. The Millstone Barbeque Restaurant
Anniversary Parties, etc. Call For Appointment Franklin, WV 26807 Rt. 50 West Burlington, WV
(304) 358-3733 Great Pork-Ribs-Steak & Shrimp and Cold Beer
BARS & RESTAURANTS www.fireside-cafe.com (304) 289-3693
3rd Base Sports Bar & Grille
22 Virginia Avenue; US Rt. 220 The Fishbone Gill & Grill Mom’s Place
Petersburg, WV 26847 Up from the stop light Grand Central Ave., Vienna, WV Full menu served 24 hours a day
(304) 257-2273 Email: On the River, behind WV Central CU The end of Hoult Road by the Phillips Plant
3rdbasesportsbarandgrille@gmail.com Bike Night Thursdays Fairmont, WV
(304) 699-5777 (304) 368-9223
Bee Hive Tavern Monroe’s Restaurant
463 Morgantown Avenue Flys Bar and Grill 110 East Main Street
Fairmont, WV 26554 4067 Freedom Hwy. Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 282-8196 Corner of Rt. 19 & 218 (304) 329-3354
One block from Thinkin Ink Tattoo Worthington, WV 26591
(304) 287-2116 Mountaineer All Star Cafe
U.S. Rt. 220 South / 2 mi. from Keyser
The Brickhouse Bar & Grill Four Corners Club A Family Restaurant with a Sports Atmosphere
214 Mid Atlantic Parkway 72 Pedal Car Drive (304) 788-6433
Martinsburg, WV 25404 Inwood, WV 25428 Mountaineer Country Ice Cream
(304) 264-2304 (304) 229-3443 659 Point Marion Rd. Morgantown, WV
www.thebrickhousesportsbar.com www.the4cornersclub.com Exit 7 off of I-68 East 119 N, (304)284-9811
32 Hershey’s Hand Dip - 90 Soft Serve Flavors
Chesapeake Crab Company Fox’s Pizza Den Shakes – Slushies – BBQ - Chili Dogs
1014 Winchester Avenue 646 North Main Street
Franklin, WV 26807 Nan & Pops Place
Martinsburg, WV 25401 3485 Winchester Avenue
(304) 262-0077 (304) 358-2118
Pizza – Salads – Subs – Chicken Martinsburg, WV 25405
www.chesapeakecrabco.biz (304) 267-2007
Harper’s Old Country Store & www.nanandpopsplace.com
Chicken Lizards Front Porch Restaurant The Office Pub
7306 Husky Highway View Seneca Rocks from the Deck 17 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg
Mannington, WV 26582 Casual Dining - Store built in 1902 Open 10am Tuesday – Saturday
(304) 986-1158 (304) 567-2555 (304) 257-1877
2 mi. North of Mannington on Rt. 250 Petie’s Pub & Grill
Hide Away Tavern
Rt. 50 Burlington, WV 304 Morgantown Avenue
Cindy’s Bar & Grill Fairmont, WV 26554
Route 3 (End of Speedway) Near WVDOH District 5 Shed
(304) 289-5396 (304) 363-0698
Fairmont, WV 26554 Wednesday Bike Night
(304) 363-0058 Hillbilly Heaven Polo Club
Pool Tournaments Weekly 3280 Martinsburg Road Sports Pub and Eatery
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 At the foot of the East Street Bridge
Classic’s 3 Hot Spot Lounge Restaurant (304) 258-0004 Parkersburg, WV
1384 Greenbag Rd. Sabraton (304) 865-7624
Morgantown WV 26505 (304) 292-8368 Iron Horse Bar & Grill Poor Dave’s Restaurant and Lounge
Affordable Place to Eat! Where Good Friends HC 84 Box 33 (Cutoff Road) Rt. 55 – American Legion
Meet! Keyser, WV 26726 Petersburg, WV 26847
www.Classics3.com (304) 788-7533 (304) 257-4322
PoorDavesRestaurantandLounge@hotmail.com

Potter’s Hill Top Inn
4726 US Hwy. 33 West
White Front Tavern CUSTOM DESIGN & FABRICATION
Pool & Darts Brown’s Custom Coating & Fabrication
Camden, WV 26338 Happy Hour Monday & Tuesday Powder Coating & Fabrication
(304) 269-4004 (304) 265-2280 Rte. 1 Box 603 Mt. Clair, WV 26408
Coldest beer in town. (304) 669-8976
Rt. 50 West of Grafton, WV
Riverview Lounge Cosmic Wizards L.E.D.s
Rte. 50 / George Washington Hwy The Wild Side We specialize in custom L.E.D.
Rowlesburg, WV 110 Merchant St. lighting and install Accents, Arrays, Color
(304) 454-9754 Fairmont, WV. 26554 Changing, Lighting Controls
“Enjoy the view” (304) 367-WILD (9453) (740) 706-2288 (740) 423-2028
www.facebook.com/wildside.wv www.cosmicwizardleds.com
Road Hogs Saloon
415 Clayton Street Toxic Paint
Rivesville, WV 26588 Wright Dawgs
540 East Park Ave Fairmont WV 26554 Custom Air Brush, Fabrication,
609 Bellview Plaza Fairmont WV Design & Collision Repair
The Rock Sports Bar Morgantown, WV 26505 - Star City
Located on Rt. 11 North of Martinsburg (304) 368-0834 – (304) 333-8002 Danny (480) 650-4743,
2573 Williamsport Pike If you want the BEST DAWGS eat Wright Dawgs! RJ (304) 826-6688 Tod (304) 376-4333
Martinsburg, WV Office (304) 777-2134, Shop (304) 599-4195
(304) 263-5558 Your Tavern
304-329-2078 Rte. 7 Kingwood, WV Wiskybilt
Rock Forge Inn/Haught Diggity Dogz It’s all about the ride.
Serving WV’s #1 Rated Chili Dog Friday night Wing night
Big Screen TVs Custom crafted parts made in WV
Off I-68 at Sabraton Exit #4 (304) 329-1214
Turn left .2 mile – Red Roof on right Where friends meet year ‘round. www.wiskybilt.com
Rt. 7 East (304) 291-DOGZ (3649)
BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, DEALERS & SERVICE
Santana’s Pub LEATHERS & GIFTS
2430 Smithtown Rd (Rt. 73, near Goshen Rd) Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles
Morgantown WV (304) 241-5762 Anthony’s Specialty 47 Post Office Lane
Happy Hour M-F 3-7pm ~ Bike night every Tues. Biker Apparel – Leather – H-D Boots Bunker Hill, WV 25413
Mountain Fest outdoor cooking ~ We love bikers! Patches & More (304) 229-9360
112 Davis Avenue - Glen Lyn, VA 24093 www.bustedknucklescycles.com
The Shady Spring (540) 726-3080 Country Chrome
5221 Ritter Dr. Shady Spring, WV 25918 Cycles – Trikes – ATVs
(304) 763-2839 Cool Ridge Parts – Accessories – Repair
Cold Beer, Full Service Bar, Biker Specials 329 High St. Morgantown, WV 26505 16435 Parkersburg Rd. Elizabeth, WV 26143
Bikers Always Welcome – Let’s Ride! (304) 296-5757 (304) 273-4986 www.countrychrome.com
Sissie’s Bellview Bar Mon - Sat 11 to 7 / Sun 12 to 5 Evel Speed
1009 Pennsylvania Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554 “Take It Easy” Custom Machine & Motor Sick’l Shop
Tues. 8pm Pool Tournament 7323 Winchester Avenue
Thurs. 8pm Women’s Pool Tournament DFM Special Tee House “The Biker Shack” Inwood, WV 25428
Cold Beer - Good Food Helmets – Shirts – Chaps - Jewelry (304) 229-0987 www.evelspeed.net
162 Nancy Jack Road JT Cycle & Hoodlum Motorcycle Garage
Smiley’s Hotdogs Gerrardstown, WV 25420 Aftermarket & Custom Parts & Accessories
606 Philippi Pike (East View) Clarksburg, WV (304) 229-7609 dfmthebikershack@aol.com 486 Ragland Road, Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 622-0004 (304) 255-2468
Eat In – Take Out – Drive thru East View Variety Shop www.jtcycleparts.com
Our Dogs Are Simply The Best! We have everything from A – Z, Old and New The Little Shop of Harleys
Star Mercantile, LLC 715 Philippi Pike- East View Community Service & Accessories – HD Certified Mechanic
80 W. Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 44 Bay Berry Lane
Wardensville, WV 26851 (304) 622-6710 Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 874-FOOD (3663) (304) 258-3909
star.wardensville@gmail.com Evel Speed
Custom Machine & Motor Sick’l Shop M&J Motor Company
Steve’s Broken Spoke Bar & Grill 7323 Winchester Avenue Lehman Trike Conversions
14977 SR 55 Inwood, WV 25428 1000 S. Queen Street
Needmore, WV 26801 (304) 229-0987 www.evelspeed.net Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 897-7706 (304) 262-6200 www.mjtrikes.com
www.oldroute55.com HIAWATHA’S Morgantown Honda Yamaha Suzuki KTM
Stray Dawg Saloon & Grill Boots – Hats – Jewelry – Gifts – Aigner Leather 526 Mileground Road
Route 9 Moccasins – Beaded Jackets – WV Shirts Morgantown, WV 26505
Hedgesville, WV Jct. Rt. 250 S. & 33 E. Elkins, WV 26241 304-296-9055
(304) 754-3361 (304) 636-4836 “JUST LOOK FOR THE INDIAN www.morgantownhonda.com
Biker Owned and Operated PRINCESS”
O.B.’s Motorsports
Swervé’s Bar & Grill Nixon’s Trading Post # II 1019 7th Street
Speedway Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554 1027 Speedway Ave Fairmont Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 367-0075 Welcome Truckers Huge Selections of Tools!
“Swerve on In” Daily Specials (304) 420-0910 www.obsmotorsports.com
Flags, Knives, Ball Caps Motorcycles Shipped FREE
Located beside K&T Truck Stop ADULT ITEMS!
Uncle Joe’s Wood Pile CUSTOM ART Power House Cycle
Rt. 1, Box 400 Art by Weeze 2748 Winchester Ave.
Ridgeley, WV 26753 Custom art on bikes, leathers, helmets, Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 726-8505 auto, canvas & murals (304) 316-8660
Martinsburg, WV (304) 264-4604
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DEALERS & SERVICE (cont.) LODGING & CAMPING Brady’s Exxon
R.G. Honda-Yamaha & Polaris Elkins Motor Lodge and 1863 Tavern I-79 Exit 132
1619 Buckhannon Pike 830 Harrison Avenue (Old Rt.33) Fairmont, WV 26554
Nutter Fort, WV 26301 Elkins, WV 26241 Complete Auto Repair
(304) 636-1400 and (877) 636-1863 (304) 366-0206
(304) 624-5420 (800) 734-3694
The Fun Starts Here! Motel and Restaurant Brady’s Exxon
I-79 Exit 139
Ruff Road Cycle L.L.C. River Bridge Retreat Fairmont, WV 26554
Authorized Drag Specialty Dealer Complete Convenience Store
Your Personal Get-Away Open 24 Hours (304) 363-1810
Tires & Service – Fast Turn Around Moorefield, WV
2050 Burke Rd. Masontown, WV 26542 Bob’s Tire Service Inc.
(304) 886-5100 812 East Moler Avenue
(304) 980-2005 www.RiverBridgeRetreat.com Martinsburg, WV 25401
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson (304) 267-2797
213 Rolling Thunder Lane Smoke Hole Resort www.bobstireservice.net
Staunton, VA 24401 Open All Year Round Hawkins Exxon
(540) 213-7433 HC 59, Box 39 190 E. Grafton Rd.
www.shenhd.com Seneca Rocks, WV 26884 Fairmont, WV 26554
(800) 828-8478 www.smokehole.com Exit 137 Off I-79
Skip’s Honda Auto & Motorcycle Repair and State Inspections
580 South Mineral Street South Branch Inn – Romney & Moorefield Hot Rods Roll Back and Towing
Keyser, WV 26726 1500 U.S. 220 N. Moorefield, WV 26836 Specializing in Motorcycle Towing
(304) 788-1615 Route 50 Romney, WV 26757 274 Bedington Road
800-856-9167 Moorefield 866-492-3122 Romney Martinsburg, WV 25401
Smitty’s Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha (304) 267-5586 Visa & MC Accepted
Rt. 33 E. Corridor H www.southbranchinn.com / Open 24 hours
J & C Enterprises
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-4824
MOTORCYCLE PARTS “Cylinder Head Exchange”
612 Virginia Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554
CycleMart - Your Motorcycle Parts Store
www.supersmittys.com All Makes All Models (800) 266-5599 Fax: (304) 366-4221
TStarcher@aol.com
The Twisted Spoke 202 Elkins Street
Custom Builds, Motorcycle & ATV Repair Fairmont, WV 26554 Whitehall Tire & Knoll’s Body Shop
97 Milford Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304) 366-8119 www.cyclemart.net State Inspection, New Tires for Your Motorcycle
(304) 326-HOGG (4644) Custom Painting, Showroom Paint
Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meets & Shows Welding and Frame Machine Work
www.thetwistedspoke.com Whitehall, South Fairmont WV (304) 363-7131
Happening in KY & OH
Woodhead’s Custom Cycles
126 King Street
7923 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL. 60517 WEB DESIGN
(630) 985-2097 Meridian Websites
Reedsville, WV 26547 www.walneckswap.com 55 Meridian Parkway, Suite 101
(304) 864-3000 Martinsburg, WV 25401
Tues. – Fri. 5-9pm Sat. 10-6 (304) 263-1000
PHOTOGRAPHY www.meridianwebsites.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES Vetter Photo
Bradley, Thomas & Matthew Close, CPAs 1675 Cold Spring Road HOME SERVICES
5078 Williamsport Pike Suite H/6 Moorefield, WV 26836
Martinsburg, WV 25404 B & B Appliance Repair
Phone: (304) 820-1040 Fax: (304) 820-1041 (304) 530-6855 www.vetterphoto.com Most Brands Serviced - 25 Years Experience
www.closecpa.com (443) 605-6367 – Bill / Frederick County MD
SPORTING GOODS (443) 605-6368 – Brian / Jefferson County WV
Edward Jones Doug’s Sport Shop
Yvonne Williams, Financial Advisor New and Used Guns, Sporting Apparel, Clubs & Organizations
210 N. Main Street Aigner Products and Reloading Supplies
Moorefield, WV (304) 538-2811 220 North Main Street; 743B Hawse Plaza BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse (Inwood, WV)
Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 538-6496 A non-profit organization that exists with the intent
Yvonne.Williams@edwardjones.com to create a safer environment for abused children.
Hot Line (304) 839-7809
HEALTH & BEAUTY Mountaineer Gun Sales
bacaworld.org Email: bacaofwv@yahoo.com
A Therapeutic Touch of Fairmont 659 Point Marion Rd. Morgantown, WV
210 East Park Avenue Exit 7 off I-68 East to 119 North Calvary Riders Motorcycle Ministry
Fairmont, WV 26554 (304) 284-9811 Fishers of Men of Morgan County
(304) 366-8711 Your Sports Store and More For more information email Larry at
EVERYBODY NEEDS A MASSAGE CRMMFishersofMen@live.com
Genesis Hair Design STORAGE C.E.’s Helping Hands (Old Fields, WV)
519 Winchester Avenue Climate Control Storage Plus, LLC a non-profit organization enlisting the help of
Martinsburg, WV 25401 104 Van Kirk Dr., Fairmont, WV 26554 other good hearted people wanting to contribute
(304) 267-7700 (304) 534-3333 www.ccstorageplus.com to the cause of helping others in need. The
Specializing in Climate Control Storage organization holds monthly meetings and several
Over 600 Personal & Commercial Units fundraising rides every year. Donations are
INSURANCE TATTOO STUDIOS
always appreciated. For more information visit our
website at www.cehelpinghands.com.
Mathias & Associates Insurance Pattys Art Spot Tattoo & Piercing Studio GWRRA WV-A (Martinsburg, WV)
Farm – Home – Auto – Life - Health 3399 University Ave. (Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc.)
Motorcycle – Boat – RV Insurance Star City, WV (next to Crocketts) ‘Mountaineer Wings’
and Retirement Planning (304)-598-0190 Meets the 1st Sunday of the month - 8am at
(800) 628-3064 mathiasins@hardynet.com Hoss’s Steak House, Martinsburg, WV
www.PattysArtSpot.com
Chapter Directors: JJ & Becky Jones
Rider Insurance VEHICLE SERVICES JJ: (301) 667-4040 johnjonesjgj@aol.com
Est. 1971 Big ‘Ens Muffler & Auto Repair Shop Becky: (301) 667-0121 Rpepgirl@aol.com
For a hassle free ride …Ride with Rider 290 Main St Hinton, WV 25951 (304) 466-5768 Highways and Hedges Motorcycle Ministry
For a quick quote call (800) 595-6393 Custom exhaust, tune-ups, oil changes, (South Charleston, WV)
www.rider.com transmission and brake service. For more information email Jim “Jammer”
Yes, we service motorcycles too. Marcum at: harley4me2@verizon.net
God says you are valuable By Jim “Jammer” Marcum
You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to Him--be free now from all these earthly prides and fears. 1 Cor. 7:23.
You have been bought and paid for by Christ. You belong to Jesus. How much does that make you worth? God says not only
are you accepted; you’re valuable. How much do you think you’re worth? I’m not talking about your net worth; I’m talking about
your self worth. You can be rich or poor, but it has nothing to do with your value as a person.
There are two things that determine value in life: 1 - It depends on what someone is willing to pay for it.
How much is your bike worth? Not as much as you think it is, and probably not as much as it was a year ago. Your bike is worth what
somebody is willing to pay for it. No more.
2 - It depends on who owned it in the past. Sometimes something is valuable because of who used to own it.
For example, a bike owned by Arlen Ness would be more valuable than my Softail. Based on these two things, what’s your
value? Ask yourself, ‘Who owns me?’ ‘What was paid for me?’ You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you
belong to him. You belong to Jesus. How much does that make you worth? Now ask yourself, ‘Who do I belong to?’
The Bible says you belong to God. God exchanged His own Son for you! The Cross proves your value. Jesus didn’t
die for junk. You are incredibly valuable.Nobody has ever paid a greater price than God paid for you.
You are acceptable and you are valuable!
Jim “Jammer” Marcum resides in Charleston and has been involved in motorcycle ministry for
nearly 15 years and serves as Clergy within Highways and Hedges Motorcycle Ministry.
CMA
STATE RALLY
BY DONNA JONES
One hundred, forty-six members of the Christian Motorcyclist
Association gathered in Ripley, WV, for a state rally at the Parchment
Valley Conference Center. All of the Area Representatives, the State
Coordinator, and Evangelist were also present. Attendees enjoyed
great fellowship and renewed friendships, while networking with
those from Chapters across the state. There was a service each
night and morning, that added to a renewed sense of purpose and
mission for these evangelists, with a heart for the biker world. The
main message for the CMA member was to simply carry the love of
God to all people, and be a source of help and encouragement to
those that cross their paths at rallies, poker runs, memorial rides and
other charitable riding events. Meeting people and building rapport
through shared time and conversation is the best evangelistic tool.
Riding motorcycles is probably one of the most enjoyable ways
to pass a day, but riding with God’s purposes in mind is beyond
mere personal pleasure. Participants enjoyed a talent show, Jeff
Foxworthy impersonator, a ride, water games, an ice cream social
in the dark (after a lightening storm killed the power) and collective
praise and worship. It was like spending the weekend with family.
Rick Burkey, one of the Area Reps, shared the salvation message
through the paintings on his bike. The pictures defined the crucifixion,
the resurrection, the unconditional love of God, and our commission
to be the light of the world. Even though the literal lights went out
for several hours during this rally, the spiritual light of attendees
was beaming. Rick’s personalized license plate really said it all,
MTTOMB (“EMPTY TOMB”). Jesus rose from the dead and walked
out of that empty tomb to be a guide and source of comfort and
peace to us all. If you would like to fellowship with bikers who have
a true revelation of this life giving reality, please contact the CMA at
http://www.cmausa.org/.
OCTOBER
UPCOMING EVENTS October 3 – Temple Hills, MD
All Females Toy Run Meeting
more information contact: Sheri Lowery at (304)
965-1940 or (304) 416-3700
This run is hosted by Ladies of Soul and Mirror Scott Bostic at (304) 548-6391 or (304) 552-1894
October 2 – Martinsburg, WV Image. Welcoming all ladies who are interested
1st Annual Toys for Tots Poker Run in participating, with a club, without a club, October 30 – Hundred, WV
Starting at The VIP Lounge 36 Veronica Dr. social club as long as you are a female you can Benefit Bike Show
Martinsburg, WV (304) 262-8840. Registration participate. Gentlemen can you please pass the Registration 10-12, show 12-4, awards 4 pm.
starts at 10:00 a.m. $20 per bike donation. To word on for us! Show welcomes custom and stock bikes.
donate/participate without riding please bring Date: October 3, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm The Will have concessions, free shirts to first 50
donations and/or new, unwrapped toys to any meeting will be held at the East Coast Busa registered bikes, plaques, door prizes, raffles,
Poker Run stop. Clubhouse: 5028 Beach Place Temple Hills, MD 50/50, tip boards, etc. Bike show will benefit
Route: VIP to Charles Town American 20748. If you are interested please be on time for Hundred High School Football Team whose
Legion, Winchester A.L., Berkeley Springs the meeting. Any questions or concerns, please revenues are down due to damaged lights at
A.L., Williamsport A.L., End: Martinsburg A.L. bring them with you, along with your ideas. Please the field from last winter’s storm and in danger
Reception with DJ. Refreshments/Food available. visit our website: www.mirrorimagemotorcycleclub. of losing their football program. The show will be
Hosted by: American Legion Riders WV-014 com or contact Theresa Meredith AKa held in the Hundred, WV football field.
Martinsburg, WV Q-Tee on (202) 250-1037 For more information please call
For more information contact: Brian (703) 728- Beverly at (304) 775-4221.
7849 or American Legion (304) 267-6100
October 9 – Martinsburg, WV November 13 – Fairmont, WV
October 3 – Morgantown, WV Bikertoberfest Bike Ride 1st Annual Christmas Toy Run
A Breast Cancer Awareness Ride This Saturday Ride is part of the weekend-long Benefiting the children of the 201st Army National
Sponsored by Triple S Harley-Davidson 308 Bikertoberfest Celebration at Nan and Pop’s Guard - 1st BN 201st FAWVARNG.
Cheat Road, Morgantown, WV. Place, 3485 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV. The kids of the 201st will be celebrating
Registration is from 11am-12pm at Triple S Proceeds of the ride will be donated to breast Christmas without a parent as they have been
Harley-Davidson the ride leaves from Triple S cancer research. For more information, call (304) deployed overseas this past September. We are
Harley-Davidson at 12pm and includes a stop 267-2007. asking for bikers and the people of West Virginia
at the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Dream Home to help us make this benefit happen. The bikers
on Grafton Road. Riders will return to Triple S in October 9 – St. Albans, WV will meet off Exit 137 at the beginning of Rt.
approx. 1.5hours. (Rain Date – October 23, 2010) 310, follow the signs. Sign-up from 11:00am –
Cost is $10 per driver and $5 per riding Poker Run for Diabetes Awareness 1:30pm. There is No Cost for the run but a toy
passenger. Picnic-style food and raffles will Sponsored by the Charleston Gold Dome Lions donation would be appreciated. Riders will meet
be held after the ride. All proceeds benefit the Club 432 Vickers Drive, Elkview, WV. Registration and ride together to the Fairmont Air National
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of starts at 9:30 am at the St. Albans Roadside Guard Armory where dinner will be served along
Monongalia County. Park. Last bike out at 12:00 Noon. Last bike in by with live entertainment. Santa Claus will be there
For information please contact: Triple S Harley- 4:00pm. $10 for Single Rider and $15 for Double for the children receiving the gifts provided by
Davidson at (304) 284-8244 or the American Riders. Prizes given for Best Hand, Worst Hand bikers as well. For more information on the ride,
Cancer Society at (304) 296.8155 or ACS.RFL. and Farthest Traveled to the Event. Concessions donating money or toys please call: (304) 366-
Rides@gmail.com Available - 2 Hot Dogs, Soda and Chips for $5 4622 or (304) 612-423
Everyone is Welcome. Come Join the Fun!!! For
LIST YOUR MOTORCYCLE EVENT FOR FREE

Let bikers all across the state know about your motorcycle event without spending a penny. Thunder Roads West Virginia provides this space
to announce upcoming events free of charge. All submitted events are also listed for free on our website calendar at www.thunderroadswv.
com. Click on the Calendar tab to see the full listings. The online calendar is updated continuously. All event listings must be motorcycle related
activities. Events unrelated to motorcycles are not eligible. This service is provided free of charge by Thunder Roads West Virginia, because we
are here to support your right to ride, and to recognize your fund-raising efforts that make this a better world for the less fortunate.
To submit your event, log on to www.thunderroadswv.com. Navigate to the Contact Us page, where you will find a link to the Event Submission
form. Or, you may attach a flier with information to an email, and send it to events@thunderroadswv.com. Information you will need is: City
where the event is being held; Date; Name of Event; Name and address of the Start/Finish location; Timing of the event (sign-up, kickstands up,
finish time, etc); A brief (2-3 sentence) description of the event and who is benefiting (if applicable); And, a name and phone number to contact for
more information.

WALNECK’S SWAP MEETS
ARE COMING TO SHEPHERDSVILLE, KENTUCKY
JUST SOUTH OF LOUISVILLE AT THE BULLITT COUNTY’S FAIRGROUNDS
ON I-65, & RT 245 (EXIT 112)

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