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making for much more comfortable riding conditions
Northern California which could explain why time is flying by. I hope I did
State Editors / Owners not just jinx us for the month of August with some kind
of massive heat wave. The best part of all of this is that
Stan & Terri Hill there is so much great riding yet to do before the days
grow short and the rain returns to NorCal. With events
On The Cover: like Sturgis coming up, the pace is sure to remain at a
break neck speed.
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Meredith Hancock/Hancock Media rescheduled for August 10th - so get your motors running
on down to Cal Expo for this legendary event. If you have
Magazine Contributors never witnessed Pro Flat Track racing before on a mile
Wild Bill Hill long track - now is your chance. I can promise you that you
will be blown away by the high speed handle bar to handle
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it with a pack of bikes sliding though the turns on the dirt
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios track at over 100 miles per hour; it is enough to take your
breath away. This is a family friendly event so bring the
Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins kids because they open up the pits to meet and greet your
favorite racers making it a fun day for everyone. Can you
Dan & Nad Rogers tell that I am excited to go to the Sac Mile again this year?

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and ask your family and friends to please avoid using
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dies, but their surviving family and friends lives will be
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behind the wheel will also have to live with the fact that
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brother, sister or child away from them. Then there are
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it is safe to respond.
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THE 47 CAMP RIDE
NEW Hollister Motorcycle Rally

July 4-7 (Hollister): During the Independence Day weekend, this
inaugural event was going down less than 9 miles from downtown
Hollister in the beautiful setting of Bolado Park. Ok so what is this
run all about? Well I do not want to come across negatively at all
toward the town of Hollister; I have spent a lot of time there and love
the people and the area. Unfortunately, the city council there is just
making it too expensive and difficult to hold an event in town and
that is why the Hollister Rally has come and gone over the years.
Taking the rally into their own hands, some smart local business
owners got together and decided that the best way forward was
to take the rally out of town to avoid some of the challenges that
were unavoidable in town. And this is how the 47 Camp Ride was
created - and in my opinion, this is how it should have been done
all along.

Just a short ride to town – you could find that Johnny’s Bar and
Grill was hopping like usual as in previous rallies. Down the street,
Indian Motorcycles of Hollister had the factory demo truck on site,
so that riders could test ride the latest models and drool over the
beautiful custom paint jobs that roll out of the dealership. And you
can count on Corbin Seats to have self guided factory tours, live
music, food trucks, along with several industry vendors surrounding
the building. Not to mention, Corbin offers custom seat specials

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during their annual open house during
the 4th of July weekend. Mike Corbin
also asked Mondo of Denver Choppers
to host the bike show this year and it was
the biggest and best show that I have
seen there yet. The rest of the community
joined in and welcomed this organic effort
as local bars and restaurants along with
other businesses were getting their share of
customers that this small community needs.

The name - ‘47 Camp Ride’ honors the
history behind this great event, “47” was the
year that the now legendary events took
place in Hollister. It was also the inspiration
for the Hollywood movie - The Wild One
starring Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin. It
is also why Hollister is called the Birthplace
of the American Biker. “Camp” comes
from the fact that there are lots of RV spots
available at Bolado Park and what looks
like a never ending supply of areas to pitch
a tent next to your bike. A lot of the areas

continued ....

have very nice shade in this park setting. “Ride” is because lots of fun! Since you will be camped out you can have all
although there are tons of fun things to do right here in the the fun you want without having to worry about drinking and
park with vendors, bike games, a huge outside tented area riding. I had a blast the entire weekend and left with a very
that has the drinks flowing along with live music. And there positive feeling that it has the makings of a large scale event
is the massive Wild One Saloon with two huge bars and right here. So remember this for next year - this is the NEW
another stage for live music all right here in one location. Hollister Rally and it is called the ‘47 Camp Ride’. It is an
This makes it a great place to start your day with a short effort that includes the community around Hollister and I for
ride to Hollister where you could jump into the Top Hatters one cannot wait for next year!
MC Poker Run that started at Corbin’s and get to experience
some of the fantastic riding that this area has to offer and Article and photos by Stan Hill
ending back up at the party out at Bolado Park, after all – it
is all about the ride. The park is self-contained with all you Check out ‘New Hollister Motorcycle Rally’
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Packer Lake

RIDE DESTINATION:
Sardine Lakes - Packer Lake - Gold Lake

Since summer is definitely here, we thought we would be a quaint little place called My Sister’s Cottages.
head a little north and up in altitude, figuring it might (www.mysisterscottage.com) Lila, the owner gave the
be somewhat cooler. It was, but not by much. We establishment its name to honor her two sisters. The three
would make Sierra City our center of operations. So, we of them were very close growing up and developed a
packed up, made a quick breakfast stop at our favorite place special bond. You can read their history on their website.
in Auburn, Katrinas, then headed north on SR49. This well- So, kickstand down, we met with Devin, the innkeeper and
travelled road doesn’t need much of an intro. Lots of twists checked into our digs. The rooms are clean, and the beds
and turns through the forest. A real pretty ride, especially are comfy. This is a place you go to disconnect. No TV, no
when it picks up the North Yuba River. phone. There is Wi-Fi, so you’re not totally out of touch.

After a butt break in Downieville, we cruised on into Later we decided to do some exploring. Devin recommended
Sierra City. Our home for the next couple of days would we go over to Love’s Falls. Glad we did. With the winter we

My Sisters Cottages
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Loves Falls and Our Friend Bike Sierra Buttes

had, the water is really flowing. The falls Up at it the next morning, we
are a few miles out of town, just past the wandered over to the Red Moose Café
Pacific Coast Trail sign. Go to the end of for breakfast. The weather was so nice,
the pullout on the right, under the steel we decided to sit outside, where along
rope, and it’s about a quarter mile hike to with having a fine breakfast, we enjoyed
your left. You can walk out on the bridge the great mountain scenery. On the
and soak up the views both up and down road again, we decided to do the hike
river. From there, we made our way up to up to Upper Sardine Lake. After parking
Gold Lake Road and headed up to Lower at the lower lake, we got on the trail to
Sardine Lake. You’ll find some beautiful the top. It’s about a half mile at most, a
views of the Sierra Buttes along the way. little rocky in some points, but not too
The scenery at the lake is right out of a bad. It’s definitely worth the effort. Just
picture book. Calm, smooth waters with a beautiful place to kick it for a bit.
the buttes as an awesome backdrop. If
we had more time, we would have rented Our next stop was going to be Frazier
a boat and cruised around the lake. Falls, just up the road apiece, but on the
way back to Gold Lake Road, we decided
Back in Sierra City, it was time to check to check out Packer Lake. Not as nice as
out the local eateries. Not many available, Us at Upper Sardine the Sardines, but a lot less crowded. Nice
but the Mountain Creek Restaurant would lodge though. Might have to check it out.
do just fine for dinner. Attached to the Buckhorn Bar, it is hard to When going to the falls, don’t take the first turn-off. It’s a dirt
beat for outdoor dining. The tables are set among a gorgeous road. There’s a paved road up around the bend near Graeagle.
shaded garden. A simulated creek also runs down the middle Again, it’s about a half mile hike to the falls, but this time, it is a
that adds the sound of flowing water to further stimulate your nice paved path all the way there. The sights you see along the
senses. Oh, and the food and drinks are very good.
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Sorraccos Stone House

Gold Lake

Frazier Falls

way is well worth the walk, and the falls are beautiful.

Well, at this point, we had worked up a pretty good appetite, Nice Place To Kick It
so we thought we would head up to Quincy and lunch at our
favorite fish and chips place. But along the way, we noticed Mountain Creek we went. For a nightcap, Sorracco’s Saloon
that a new Mexican restaurant had opened in Cromberg. So, is a good choice. Located in the oldest building in town, it is
we called an audible and pulled into the El Camino Real a favorite for locals and travelers.
Restaurant and Cantina. The liquor license is pending, but
no problem serving up some pretty good enchiladas. The Well, our weekend was about up, but as usual we had a
annual Quincy Music Festival was in full swing that weekend. great time and experienced more of this great NorCal region.
Too bad we didn’t have tickets! It was a fun ride back to Nevada City, where we stopped for
Sunday brunch at the Stone House. Short rib omelets with
Our last objective for this trip was Gold Lake. Gold Lake hollandaise and a mimosa hit the spot. Later folks.
is the largest in this chain of lakes along the highway. It’s in
a very nice setting with lots of camping and RV space. We Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth
weren’t very hungry when we arrived back in Sierra City, but
we were in the mood for some dessert though, so off to the

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EVENT

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Bakersfield-Rio Bravo

IF YOU CAN SEE WHAT I CAN SEE…
You Might Be Riding On The Back of a Harley

2019 H.O.G. Touring Rally

May 29-June 1: Home for less than 36 hours after attending

the North meets South H.O.G. Rally, with barely a chance to

do any laundry, we were on the road again! Six bikes and

ten people were ready for KSU at 10am, planning to arrive

for registration check in at Bakersfield Harley before 5pm.

Somewhere along the way, two guys on bikes jumped in line

and rode with our group. We stopped for fuel and a break and

introduced ourselves to the two new guys with us. Charlie Bitney

is the Director of the Oakland HOG Chapter and Joe Godinho

is his friend. Joe told us that as soon as he saw the Folsom Pump Jacks
HOG patches on our vests, and the two orange bikes, he knew

we were the riders that he gave us a ride plan to follow and told us we were welcome to
reads about in Thunder map our own route if we prefer. Truth be known, a few times
Roads NorCal Magazine. on the ride we did take our own route. It wasn’t necessarily by
He said he reads the preference or choice, more about not knowing the best way to
magazine from the first get where we were going and trying to figure out how to get to
to last page every month, the assigned destination. All in all, it was a fabulous 4 day ride.
and loves it. We became Time to check into our hotel and relax. 300 mile day.
friends and they rode with
us during the Rally. Early the next morning, I was reminded of when I was a
young girl. If my family was traveling anywhere out of town
There are many farms Charlie & Joe besides going to the races, most of our family road trips were
to Bakersfield. My Grandparents and Great Grandparents lived
and ranches along I-5. there. I fondly remember that along the way we would stop
at the Milk Farm and the Big Orange. I also remember when
Just like most people, I recognize some of the crops and we started to see random oil pump jacks it meant we were
approaching our destination. More than 50 years later they are
wonder what others are. The corn stalks and orange trees are still taking oil out of the earth in this area. One of our riders
was in training for Road Captain, so he took over as our Ride
easy to figure out. I was intrigued with the many signs posted Leader. We followed their route, taking us out of Bakersfield
through Oildale where Chevron has hundreds of pump jacks
on the farmlands, each one bringing awareness to a political on both sides of the road. We rode California State Route 178,

dispute and concerns over water use. There are beautiful

sprawling cattle ranches along the way. With so many cattle,

there is a strong odor in the air. You always know when you

are approaching Harris Ranch, which is where we stopped for

a rest and lunch.

On the road again, we just cruised for the rest of the day and Kern Canyon Road, following the Kern River through Kern
arrived in Bakersfield in time to register and gather with our host, Canyon, from east of Bakersfield up to the Lake Isabella area.
Bakersfield Harley-Davidson. The dealership hosted the check Somewhere along the way, we ended up on some really rough
in and first night welcome party with dinner. Plus, there was a narrow country roads. In one spot, our Road Captain came
around a curve and found a cow in the road. Fortunately instead
raffle. I was surprised to be the lucky winner of a $50 gift card. of running into the bikes, the cow turned and ran back up the
Riding the Sierra’s HOG Touring Rally begins in Bakersfield hill. Just part of the fun, at least it is when no one is hurt. As
which is famous for being the home to country music singers we entered Fresno County, we passed the Hill Fire just about
Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, and has the nickname of The 20 minutes after the tanker had dropped retardant. It was still
Country Music Capital of the West Coast. We listened to the
details given about the Rally. This is an un-escorted ride. They smoldering. 120 acres burned, trucks and engines were still

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Matthews Harley @ Folsom HOG Yosemite National Park

a better view. We rode to Glacier Point and Bridal Veil Falls. It
started to rain on us, lightly at first. We stopped at Yosemite’s
Village for lunch. When we came out, it was raining steady
enough that we put on our rain gear. I wish I had a video of
this calamity. Men trying to stuff their big feet into the pant legs
without unzipping the zippers first. Me, laughing as I pulled the
Velcro on my gear, ripping the legs open and quickly closing
them up. Here we all were, hopping around on one foot and
then another. Each of us glad we put the gear on because we
were dripping wet. As we got to the flat land of Yosemite, we
followed the Merced River out of the park. The rains stopped as
soon as we got out of Yosemite.

We took 140 through the mountains of Coulterville. The
Merced River continues to flow through this area also. We were
high up on the mountain, on a narrow road, with tight twists and
turns. My family 49er Gold Rush history is connected to this
area. We went through Groveland and Chinese Camp, where
my 5GGrandfather was the town Blacksmith. It felt good to ride
through and see the land of my ancestors. We rode through
all the little surrounding towns and arrived in Jamestown. We
decided to go home and sleep in our own beds. On the way, it
started raining again. 400 miles

Matthews Harley @ Folsom HOG The last day event was hosted by Sacramento Harley-
Davidson. On this day, our Folsom HOG Chapter Ladies of
on site. We arrived at Matthews Harley-Davidson as planned. Harley group was hosting the Ladies River Ride. In support of
We went inside and took a tour of their museum on the second our LOH, and Chapter, we rode the River Ride and attended
floor. They have a motorcycle history collection you don’t want that event. This was our part of following the instructions
to miss. The dealership had a party set up outside, and they to make our own route. After it was over, we rode to the
provided a good dinner for us. We listened to more details Sacramento dealership, arriving in time to celebrate with the
about the Rally. They gave us another ride plan to follow. Time riders who followed the final route. Rally complete, some made
to check into our hotel and relax. 275 mile day new friendships, everyone had a good time and has a story to
tell. 150 miles.
The next day turned out to be the highlight of the ride. We left
Fresno and headed to Yosemite National Park. I’d never been This past month has been a hectic one. While traveling on the
there before. Now I know why people say it is mesmerizing.
At the entrance to the park, the Ranger told us to make sure Cyndee & Harley, we bought a house for my daughter
we went to Glacier Point. He said very soon the road will be Curt in Coul- and her kids. I was using DocuSign on my
closed for two years due to construction. Riding up that way, cell phone, signing the offer and counters.
we encountered snow. Once again I was very happy that I terville Yes, while I was riding on the back of the
have heated riding gear. We followed the roads in and around
Yosemite. We stopped at Half Dome and walked the area for Harley. Touring the Sierra’s Rally: 3 nights,

4 days, Total mileage about 1,125. This trip

… it was all about The Ride. If you see us

riding on the road, join us.

Article and photos contributed by
Cyndee Reed Van Hooser

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Behind the
Scenes at the
Redwood Run

It takes a team of qualified missed the remaining event, but his
individuals to pull it off an event team members quickly stepped up
the size of the Redwood Run. to the plate and brought the 42nd
Organizing the chosen bands, Annual Redwood Run to a close in
the scheduling, set times, sound his absence! A huge shout-out to
checks, lighting, stage techs, those team members Dylan Toews
backstage hospitality, press (Assistant Executive Producer), KC
releases, each bands merchandise, (Chief of Operations), Troy Swinnock
booths and location, parking, load- (Stage Manager), Sherry Bybee
ins, promotion, communications, (Production Coordinator), Jasmine
security, license/permits and the Kotke (Backstage Hospitality),
list goes on. I talked in length with Stick, Dingo, Dan Grivi, The Lisa’s -
Kenny Willis, Executive Producer. Lisa Grivi, Lisa Music (Social Media
I could hear the sincere gratitude & Promotions), MMA Timmy, Dennis
in his voice, as he began talking (MMA Business Manager) and his
about the hand picked and very competent team of son Allen, Jennifer (Vendor coordinator), Tony (Liquor
volunteers that pulled off the 42nd Annual Redwood coordinator), Keith (Screen-print tees) and the 300+
Run. On Saturday during the event, Kenny suffered a volunteers. From Executive Producer Kenny Willis,
heart attack back stage, and was rushed to the Eureka “Thank you all, every volunteer, every ticket buyer, hell,
Hospital, where a stint was placed in his heart to keep every person that snuck in without paying! You are the
it ticking. TRM NorCal is happy to report that Kenny is Redwood Run! See you next year for the 43rd Annual
in great spirits and is re-cooping at his home. Kenny Redwood Run, June 12th and 13th 2020.”

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PRESS RELEASE

The 5th Annual
Wishes on

Wheels Charity
Ride Hits the
Road Again!

JACKSON, CA- Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort
and Harley-Davidson® of Folsom are proud to sponsor
the 5th Annual Wishes on Wheels Charity Ride and
Poker Run benefiting Make-A-Wish® Northeastern &
Central California and Northern Nevada on Sunday,
August 18, 2019.

It’s time to start those engines for Make-A-Wish®!
Wishes on Wheels is a fundraising motorcycle ride to
help grant wishes for Make-A-Wish® children. Start the
day with a complimentary continental breakfast served
at 7 a.m. when registration opens at Harley-Davidson®
of Folsom. You will be given your event wristband,
commemorative ride pin, directions, and your first 2
playing cards for your poker hand.

The ride begins at 9 a.m. and you’ll make two stops
along the way, Rancho Murieta Inn & Spa and Mel’s
Diner & Bg’s, where you will receive cards 3 and 4.
Continue the ride to Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort,
ending the ride at the Hotel where you will pick up your
5th card. Stay for a BBQ lunch of tri-tip sandwiches,
marinated pasta salad, fruit, and a cookie. The
festivities continue with raffle prizes, a presentation
by Make-A-Wish®, and ends with the announcement
of the winners of the Poker Run. Win your share of
$1,500 in cash prizes for the Best, 2nd Best, and
Lowest Poker Hand will be awarded after the raffle. A
full bar and t-shirts will be available for purchase.

Registration is $25 at JacksonCasino.com or at
the Casino Cashier’s Cage through August 1. After
August 2, registration will increase to $35. There will
be limited registration available on the day of at Harley-
Davidson® of Folsom. Your registration fee includes
commemorative ride pin, breakfast, lunch, raffle,
Poker Run, and $10 Free Slot Play or Match Play.
Make a whole day of it and get your special VIP WOW
Concert Package available for $50, while supplies last.
Package includes registration for Wishes on Wheels
and one concert ticket to the Steven Adler of Guns N’
Roses concert that evening. Will Call opens at 5 p.m.;
the concert doors open at 6 p.m., and the music starts
at 7 p.m.

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is located at
12222 New York Ranch Road in Jackson. For more
information and registration, visit JacksonCasino.com.

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MOTORCYCLE EVENT
CHARITY RIDE
AND POKER RUN

BENEFITTING MAKE-A-WISH®
NORTHEASTERN &

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND
NORTHERN NEVADA

Register at JacksonCasino.com, the Casino Cashier’s Cage, or at Harley-Davidson® of Folsom

The ride begins at 9 a.m. at Harley-Davidson® of Folsom, with two stops along the way,
Rancho Murieta Inn & Spa and Mel’s Diner & Bg’s,

coming to an end and celebration at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort.

25$ Registration includes: S p e c i a l V I P W. O. W. C o n c e r t Pa c k a g e s a r e
Ride, Breakfast, available for $50 each and includes all of
Commemorative Pin,
Lunch, and Raffle. the above, plus a ticket to enjoy the
$35 after August 2 Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses concert
Win your share of $1,500 in
after the event!
Cash prizes for the Top 2
Best Poker Hands and
Lowest Hand!

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El Diablo Run
May 3 (Temecula): El Diablo Run he has to attend at work. While I was

2019 was the 8th of such runs put on by already off of work, my passport in

Biltwell, Inc. It is catered to the old school hand, Mexican insurance paid for, my

chopper life style and the adventure of Dyna was loaded and ready to hit the

riding your chopper through the deserts road the next morning, the decision

of Mexico and into San Felipe where was rather easy…GO!! So this is

camping, tacos, beer and a party to rival how my trip from Colfax to El Diablo

any party takes place over the course started.

of a weekend. It occurs every two years My destination for the first day
with the intent to give folks enough time was Joshua Tree National Park. The
to build a chopper and make the trip. night sky was to be moonless and

Like all trips, they start out with the dark, perfect for some long exposure

best of intentions with a large group night shots. So I set course down

of friends and acquaintances who 99 and cut across the Tehachapi

are super excited about taking the Mountains through the Mojave, South

trip. Plans are made, maps drawn from Barstow and into Yucca Valley

up, ideas past around as to where to where I was just a few miles from my

stay and cool routes to take. A few destination at White Tank Joshua Tree

weeks pass and the writing is on the Camping in Joshua Tree National Park. The Dyna ran solid
wall. Some guys can’t go because without a single issue. Just in case of

they have a baby shower they have any unforeseen problems, I was loaded

to attend, another friend’s buddy was with tools and just about anything to

planning a mani/pedi for that weekend make it through any mechanical issue

with his girlfriends, and so the stories pending anything major.

and excuses start to pile up. Of the As luck would have it, I managed to
dozen or so people who started out get the last campsite at this location,
with intentions of going - only a handful I set up camp quickly. With a bite to
remained and just a couple weeks eat, I tried to get some well deserved
before departure - one of the bikes sleep. The alarm came rather quickly
caught on fire and she was out of at 1:45 in the morning, but looking
the run, the second came down with out of the tent, the Milky Way was
bronchitis and the doctor did not want lighting up the sky with a full view of
him going on such a long trip, so he the galactic center to the south. It was
was out. The day before heading out time to get the camera out and set up some cool exposures.
with just two of us, I get a text message at 4:30pm from the Once satisfied with amount of images taken, I tried to get a
last one of our crew stating he cannot go due to a meeting few more hours of sleep.

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Loaded up and bike checked for good some strange shady alley, I asked

measure, I headed south on Pinto Basin a few locals for some direction on

Road through the center of Joshua Tree how to make it to Highway 5 and

National Park, it was a beautiful morning ultimately San Felipe. After a few

and the views from the bike along this route pleasant words and some pointing,

were simply stunning at that early hour as I got the general direction of where

the sun was coming up in the east. Heading I should have been heading and

east on Hwy 10, I reached the city of Indio off I went hunting for what was

and from this point south on 111 and then south and ultimately the desert.

onto 86 heading south on the west side of As the road led south, the
the Salton Sea. In a short few hours, I would
be crossing over into Mexico through the Kickstands Up in Colfax population diminished and the
border town of Calexico and through the road opened up to vast expansions
Mexican city of Mexicali.
of lonely highway and desert;

unlike what I had read, the road was in good shape. Once

It’s at this point in the trip that all of the conversations I in San Felipe, it was just a matter of making my way to the

have had with people in weeks prior come into my head….. water and traveling up the Malecon (waterfront) to my final

“Dude, you’re gonna ride your 20K bike into Mexico? Are you destination at Rubens campground. Securing a Palapa, I set

nuts?” “ People get killed down there man” “ ohh no, I won’t up my tent, off with the boots and jeans and in for flip flops

go with you, I’m not taking my bike down there like that” and shorts. The blue of the Sea of Cortez called and off I

“What if you breakdown?” I quickly put all these thoughts went into the water for a swim.

to rest and pushed on. The road along the Salton Sea was As time went on, people started to roll up from

all mine, hardly a vehicle to pass or cross and all of a sudden everywhere. The event did not have the Sturgis vibe of mass

next to me is a white vehicle on my right waving me to slow commercialization and overpricing. The beer flowed freely

down. With the roar of the Thunderheaders, I did not realize whether you purchased it right there at Rubens or from your

I was doing over 90mph. Slowing down, the officer drove on own cooler with beer from the store up the street. Everyone

and did not stop me. Soon enough I was in Calexico and I I talked to was quick to offer a beer, hang out and shoot the

could see the wall (yeah, there is a wall for those that didn’t breeze about their bike, the trip and anything at all. There

know) and Mexicali just over it. were no vendors on the corners unless they were locals

I crammed as much fuel as possible in the tank and topped selling hammocks, bracelets and beer. It made for a great
off my extra fuel jug; just in case I needed any extra fuel. You atmosphere. The music flowed all night with bikes coming
see, unlike the US, gas stations are not available at every and going. Sleep did not exist during the days I was there.

corner and most highway exits. Between Mexicali and San I met people from all of the USA, the editor of Chopper

Felipe is a desert, 130 miles in-between each city void of gas Magazine, Harry and Heather from Australia, Lou and Lolo

stations and water. I had heard of a few stories of people from Tehachapi, some of the guys from Biltwell Inc along

getting stranded in the desert, broke down hoping for the with many more. After a few days of little to no sleep, sun

help of locals. Part of the tradition of the El Diablo is that all and beers - it was time to head home across the desert into

understand that we all might break down, so stopping for a Mexicali and an easy entry back into the USA, managing

stranded biker is expected and good ethics. I just didn’t want to make it to Mojave that first day home, that hotel bed and

to be THAT guy. shower was a great relief. All and all, I will definitely be going

Once into Mexicali, the roads reminded me of when I grew back in 2021, hopefully that will be enough time to build a
up in Brazil, people on the streets, traffic without any kind of chopper! Vaia com Deus Amigos.

rules, but nothing I have not witnessed before in other parts
of the world. Making a few wrong turns and ending up in Article and photos contributed by James “Jimi” Novaes

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TRM NorCal is pleased to show off this sweet Road Glide out of Binford’s Custom Cycles
in Manteca. I am not sure why this bike’s name is ‘Court Ordered’ but it does make the
imagination run amok. Guessing if you really need to know the inspiration of a name like
this one, then you could come by Binford’s Big Ass Bash and Bike Show on September 21st to ask
for yourself and see this beauty in person. What I do know is that Binford’s Custom Cycles has
a style that has been developed and sought after for years. They offer a one of a kind ride with
custom parts and paint that completes its edgy look. So here are some of the things that they did
to this motorcycle to make it stand out with class and it just might inspire you to give Binford’s a
holler to make your dream ride a reality.

Article and photos by Stan Hill / Model: Krys Kitten

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BIKE SPECS

BIKE: H-D Road Glide
BUILDER: Binfords’s Custom Cycles
OWNER: Mike Jones
ENGINE: 153” Twin Cam built at Binford’s
Custom Cycles
IGNITION: TTS
PIPES: Thunder Header
PRIMARY: Barnett
TRANSMISSION: H-D
RAKE: 29 degrees
FORKS: Race tech
REAR SUSPENSION: Dirty Air
FRONT WHEEL: Binford’s Knuckles
BACK WHEEL: Binford’s Knuckles
BRAKES: Performance Machine
BARS: Binford’s MeatHooks
HAND CONTROLS: H-D
GRIPS: Performance Machine
MIRRORS: Arlen Ness
FLOORBOARDS: Binford’s Knuckles
FOOT CONTROLS: Kuryakyn
HEADLIGHT: Hog Works
TAIL LIGHT: Arlen Ness
SADDLE BAGS: Milwaukee Baggers
SEAT & BACK REST: Binford’s Touring
SOUND SYSTEM: Fosgate Speakers, JL Audio
AMP Binford’s
PAINTER: Binford’s
COLOR: Juicy Tangerine
STRIPER: Binford’s
AIR BRUSH: Binford’s
Special Notes: This is what Paul Binford calls
a plain ol’ NorCal Rider

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TRROIPAPIDN’

May 4 (Carmel Valley) When I hear Quail, it usually of this manufacturer along with the first
includes a trip to the hills with a double barrel on production “Superbike” Honda CB750
the shoulder, but not on this day. It meant the wife celebrating its golden anniversary of
and I would be going to visit a different Quail of existence. Note-The 1969 Honda CB750
sorts on a Harley venture down to the Monterey Sandcast would later be awarded best in
area to visit the hallowed grounds of  “The Quail show for 2019.
Motorcycle Gathering“ and pay witness to some
of the finest and rarest motorcycles gathered in Planning to attend an event in the
one setting.  Monterey area is always suspect due to
the elements, but this day featured the
This wondrous collection of motorcycles bluest skies and moderate temperatures in
featured at the Quail Golf and Lodge in Carmel the 70’s drawing over 3000 people inside
has been ongoing since 2009 and features the grounds according to the Quail people,
rarely seen private and corporate displays of but the numbers don’t factor the hoards of
over 300 motorcycles (and a smattering of 3 enthusiasts outside the event who came just
& 4 wheel vehicles) with many of them being to view the unique motorcycles ridden to Quail.
judged in the Concours d’Elegance show to be Dozens of modern and antique bikes lined the
awarded later in the day. Notably on display streets outside the pavilion with many for sale,
this year were several eye popping Brough including an eye catching 64 Honda offered at
Superiors celebrating the 100th anniversary $4800 and a desirable Wombat Hodaka 125

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for reasonable $2500, just to name a few.
Inside the grounds were rarely seen models of Ducati’s,

Vincent’s, Zundapp’s sprinkled amongst the many private
collections. Robb Talbott brought out his impressive collection
of Italian bikes from his Moto Talbott Museum in Carmel
Valley and Scottie’s Workshop of Santa Clara paraded a
striking group of antique R50, R60 and R90s BMW’s.

An extraordinary display that drew large crowds of onlookers
was the military collection of motorcycles, bicycles and
vehicles courtesy of the Chad Castle Family Private Collection.
Punctuating this collection of olive drab transports was a
Cushman military scooter replete with a parachute and fitted
with a machine gun trailer. Apparently these were air dropped
from C-47’s (DC-3’s) into WWII combat zones…don’t see
these at many shows! Also highlighted on the grounds was
the collection of “Off road Wonders through the 90’s.” It is not
often you can marvel over several pristine models of Bultaco’s,
Husqvarna’s, Suzuki’s and Honda’s all gathered at one show.
Fond memories for us dirt bike Boomers growing up in the 70”s

Many corporate vendors featured exhibitions including
Harley-Davidson’s “LiveWire” traveling show giving patrons an
opportunity to experience the electric cycle on a countryside
simulator ride. Rey Sotelo of Hollister Powersports had his
modern Indian’s on display flanked by an array of antique 1930-
40’s Indians and Harleys surrounding his tent. Rey proudly
pointed out a particular custom Indian that he had built for Peter

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Fonda back in the early 2000’s.  Arch Motorcycles (Keanu
Reeves company) showcased several of their custom
one off models and Curtiss Motorcycles paraded some of
the most unique 2 wheel cycles ever imagined, including
a sci-fi looking silver and red “Warhawk” worth over six
figures. I’m not sure who buys these rolling pieces of
artwork, but impressive engineering nonetheless! Revival
Cycles out of Austin, Texas  featured several of their
custom built motorcycles including the “Revival Birdcage
BMW,” something resembling an Eiffel tower on wheels.

The Award and panel discussion at 2019 Quail was
hosted by Master of Ceremonies Paul d’Orleans,
founder of the Vintagent (thevintagent.com.‬ ) Paul
introduced AMA CEO Rob Dingman and Mert Lawwill
(69 AMA Grand Champion and AMA 19x`98 HOF’r) who
presented Malcolm Smith the 2019 Dud Perkins Lifetime
Achievement Award. Malcolm is most notably known for
being featured in the 1971 documentary “On Any Sunday”
with Steve McQueen. Malcolm is the original founder
of “MSR,” a dirt bike product Mfg which he later sold.
Smith’s accomplishments are legendary in motorcycle
racing, including capturing the Baja 1000 in 1971 as well
as his contributions in the development of motorcycle
equipment.

Following the award, and in recognition of International
Female Ride Day, Paul introduced 3 accomplished lady
motorcycling panelists. Ginger Damon, founder of Gigi
Montrose Moto Couture (gigimontrose.com) hosted the
discussion with a short speech about the family aspect
and inner circle culture of motorcycling highlighting the
lifetime of friends it has brought into her life. She then
introduced 11 year old AMA Motorcycle Champion
Kayla Yaakov, who currently has compiled over 185
wins and 25 Championships in her short moto career.
This poised young lady spoke about competing
against “older” racers describing them as 30 year olds-
so old in her eyes! Next Ginger introduced Cristine “Cris”
Sommer-Simmons, an AMA 2003 HOF’r, accomplished
Cannonball finisher, author / co-founder of the “Harley
Women Magazine” and wife of Doobie Brothers Patrick
Simmons, who was there in support of these accomplished
women. Cris spoke of her Cannonball adventures
crossing the country and the camaraderie it created to
accomplish this difficult feat. Cris emphasized how her
participation in Cannonball helped in conquering her fear
of heights while crossing the challenging Rockies. The
ladies all made time after their chats to carry on further
discussions and sign autographs. Cris also offered for
sale and signing her coffee table book “The American
Motorcycle Girls, 1900-1950,” a photographic history
of early women motorcyclists. This book is a definite
consideration for anyone’s motorcycle library. 

If vintage motorcycle culture peaks your interests,
start planning for next year’s gathering slated for May
16, 2020 at the Quail Lodge and Golf Club.

Article and photos contributed by Gary Hoffman

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As the month comes to an end and the year is more than so devastating that it launches you out to a sea of weariness that
half gone, it is a good time to reflect on where you are or makes you feel like a bobbing buoy all alone. There is a way back
where we thought we would be when we started the year. and on track!
For some, they may have started a new business or started a
new career. For others there were weddings, new friendships, If this is you and you are looking for a little peace and direction.
and still for others they have started the road to recovery. We If you are looking to regroup your plans for success, you may
start each year with goals and projections of what we want our want to reflect on a passage in Psalms 37:3-4 “Trust in the Lord
lives to look like or aspire to. No matter who you are or where and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take
you live, we all have expectations for ourselves. New places, delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
new growth, old habits broke replaced by new ones. We all have
this in common as a want: Joy, Peace, and Happiness. Although What the psalmist is trying to say is that if you put the Lord
our definitions may be different the commonality is the same. first in the making of your plans and the plans you are creating
are honorable to him, he will give you the desires of your heart.
The hard part is when we reflect on the past few months, and Come visit us at Thunder Road Church and see how to get back
find we have fallen short of our expectations, or things out of our
control may have swayed us off course. We try and try only to on track.
come up short once again. There are many things that knock us
off track heading for the desires of our heart. It may be a situation “Never Ride Alone”

Pastor Johnny Lujan

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June 21-23 (Silverado) If you go to Born Free, you really Saturday morning started off at a relaxing pace since we
should do the warm up on Friday night at Cook’s Corner an were only just a few miles from the event. So the group of
iconic biker bar in Trabuco Canyon – east of Irvine. The friends that I was tagging along with rolled into the show
bikes alone that roll into the parking lot are enough to spend at around 10am. We all had grass passes (which I highly
hours admiring the ingenuity and craftsmanship that riders recommend) as the pass allows you to park your bike right
have used to keep their motorcycles on the road or have
turned into a work of art. Inside the party is rolling and
there are a few builders that have their latest creation on
display. It is a people’s choice competition were the winner
gets a much coveted invite to place their motorcycle in the
invitational only builders corral during the Born Free Show
(www.BornFreeShow.com). They will also compete for the
Best In Show were the winner will get paid to bring their bike
to Japan for their big show over there. Not only that, but they
will have bragging rights… like forever!

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Celeb sighting

Karen and Bill in the event so you do not end up leaving your bike a
Davidson with country mile down the road somewhere. Although we rolled
Carlo Lujan in early, the place was already hopping with activity. The
show takes place in a very nice large park like setting at
Oak Canyon Park which has lots of shade and a pond in
the middle. If you appreciate the history of motorcycles
then this one is for you because you will see hundreds of
old school motorcycles lined up for your viewing pleasure.
Vendors are all motorcycle industry related and a good
place to meet people on the cutting edge of what is new
out there. There were live bands everywhere, food, beer
and thousands of likeminded people to meet and greet.
This is the kind of place that if you are paying attention
you just might see a couple Hollywood celeb’s walk by - if

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that is something you are into. For me, it was all about the motorcycles
and the people from all over the world that build them and were invited to
participate in this one of a kind show.

I am completely blown away by the sure size of this event and more
than just a bit envious that we have nothing up here in NorCal that even
comes close to this kind of attendance…yet. But I do believe it could be
done as this show started very small and grew organically over the last
decade plus. A true testament of patience and love for the motorcycles
has bode well for the guys that put this show on and I am sure that it has
far exceeded anything that they ever dreamed it would turn out to be.

Well life keeps trucking along and sometimes at quite a fast pace, so I
was up at 3:30am for an early out. On Sunday morning, I jumped on my
bike and headed back to more responsibilities in NorCal. Things gotta
get done. Truth is I did not mind a bit because I was treated to a beautiful

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sunrise just as I rolled off the Grapevine and into the southern Check out ‘Born Free 11’ video on
part of the central valley. The miles roll by easily on I-5 when
your head is filled with the great times you shared with good at .com
friends and all things motorcycles.

Article and photos by Stan Hill. Additional photos contributed

by Dan and Nad Rogers, Gary and Mary Hoffman.

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The Power of
Babes Ride Out

Provided by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys

If you are a female motorcyclist or know one, good chance
you’ve heard of Babes Ride Out (@babesrideout). It’s a wildly
successful girls only campout created by a couple of friends.
Anya Violet and Ashmore Ellis organized the first campout back
in 2013. Their only goal was to create a way to introduce woman
riders to more like-minded “Babes”. The first event brought together
roughly 50 women and took place down a dusty road, to a beautiful
hidden gem in Borrego Springs. We all knew we technically weren’t
supposed to camp there, but we didn’t care. I say “we” because I
was lucky enough to be part of the very first Babes Ride Out.  I heard
about the event from a long-time friend, and he got me in touch with
Ashmore Ellis. I was so excited for the chance to finally meet other
female riders. At that time, I had been riding a motorcycle for over
7 years and only knew of one other female rider. At the first Babes,
I met women from all over. New York, Portland Oregon, even some
that lived minutes from my house and somehow we had never met.
All from different walks of life. From models to Moms. 

Today Babes Ride Out has taken over the scene and introduced

THOUSANDS of women to each other. The great thing about

Babes is, not only has it become THE place to meet other women

riders, but it has also become a springboard for countless other

opportunities. Opportunities that have created careers. Whether

within the corporate motorcycle industry or independently. Off the
top of my head, I could probably name at least 30 success stories. Deal Revolution provide hands-on training for women interested
It’s interesting to watch a simple idea organized by two friends take in learning more about trades that are typically male-dominated.
on such a life-changing role, in so many women’s lives. My small Co-creators Jessi Combs and Theresa Contreras met during the
nonprofit Moto F. A. M., (@moto_fam) is one of those success 2012 SEMA Business Women’s Network Ford Mustang build. Right
stories. I remember sitting down with Babes Ride Out co-founders away the two developed a mutual respect for the others passion
Anya & Ashmore and casually speaking about an idea I had to and drive. Since then they have been dedicated to sharing that
help raise money for downed riders. No quicker than I could finish passion with as many other women as possible and the Real Deal
explaining my idea, they both blurted “we’d back that idea all the Revolution came to life.

way”. Since that conversation, Moto F. A. M. has been included in Sandy took this workshop in 2018 and has spent the last year
every Babes Ride Out event. Raising thousands of dollars each perfecting her new craft. She has also managed to start her own
year, to aid riders in need after a life-changing motorcycle accident. shop named Eight Twelve Inc.(@eightwelveinc) A business that
So far, we’ve helped over 160 riders and provided the opportunity has kept her busy, as word spreads. No small feat considering this
for 40 riders to participate in an Advanced Rider Training Clinic.  is only ONE of her 4 jobs. She also works in medical billing and

 June 16th, I attended the East Coast Babes Ride Out. This event as a bartender. Her donated hand-made sissy bar created a lot
is much smaller than its west coast counterpart, which has almost of buzz this year. It also helped raise a good amount of money
1,800 attendees and nestled in a sleepily town in the California for downed riders. I have to say though… My favorite part of the
desert. East coast, on the other hand, had roughly 500 women whole experience was watching Sandy and Jessi Combs reunite.
and is close to the Catskills Mountains. It has an incredibly lush Both women got teary-eyed. Sandy expressed her gratitude for
and intense green landscape. East coast attendees are a group of Jessi’s training and encouragement. While Jessi got to see first
tough yet open-hearted Babes. My role at Babes Ride Out is to run hand how her “Revolution” workshop changed someone’s life.  As
the raffle. I have the pleasure of meeting just about every attendee. Sandy walked away, Jessi looked at me and said, “that just gave
Our raffle is filled with beautiful one of a kind, hand painted Biltwell me goosebumps”. I’m not gonna lie, I had them too. 

Inc helmets (@biltwellinc), LowBrow Customs gas tanks (@ I thought to myself after all that: “THIS is exactly what Babes
lowbrowcustoms) and Atwlyd jackets (@atwyld). Ride Out is all about.” The event has the power to change people’s

We call these pieces the “Artist Series”. These are all created lives. It creates opportunity, friendship, confidence, and so much
by local east coast female artists. Artists like Sandy Brower. I met more. I’m proud to support all that good stuff :)

Sandy in our first year attending. She was east coast through and Michaela “Mich” George / Founder of Moto F.A.M.
through. A tough, hardworking, ticket buying Fein. She’s been
riding motorcycles for over 25 years. She says she’s a fan of the BLOG provided by
event because “it’s a great networking place, very few women rode
back when I started and if they did you didn’t have social media to www.RussBrown.com
connect you”.  A statement I for one could relate to. Now she makes
sure to never miss a Babes event AND every year she’s one of the

top ticket buyers. This year was no exception. What was different

though, was that one of the hand-made pieces added to the raffle

had been created and donated by Sandy herself. Each year Babes

Ride Out teams up with other female-based businesses. The Real

Deal Revolution {@realdealrevolution) is one of those. The Real

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A trucker’s wife sees 3 parrots for sale; $170, $150 & Man, I swear if I see just one more person texting while
$10. She asks why the last parrot is so cheap? driving I’m gonna’ put my window down, pull up next to
The pet store owner said it was raised in a whore house. them, and throw my beer at them.
The woman laughs and buys it. She gets home with the
parrot and as soon as she brings it through the door the ---------------------------------------------------------------
parrot says, “Wow! a new ho’ house!”. The woman laughs. An elementary school class goes on a field trip to the po-
When her 2 daughters come over to see the new pet, the lice station.
parrot says, “Dang!! 2 new gals!”. They all laugh. When her The Officer points to the 10 Most Wanted list and tells
husband walks in the door, the parrot yells out, “Hey Joe! them that these are the most wanted fugitives in the U.S.A.
See you found the new spot!”. Lil’ Joey points to the #1 man on the list and asks,
‘So this guy here is the most wanted man in the entire
-------------------------------------------------------------- country?’
HEAVENLY FUNNY ACTUAL CHURCH SIGNS..... The Officer says ‘That’s right young man, he has dodged us
God Didn’t Create Anything Without A Purpose.... for almost 5 years now.’
But Mosquitoes Come Close. Lil’ Joey asks ‘Well, not tryin’ to tell you how to do
Adam & Eve...The First People To Not Read The Apple your job, but why didn’t you just hold onto him after you
Terms & Conditions. were done taking his picture?’
Jesus is Coming.....Look Busy!
God Shows No Favoritism....But Our Sign Guy Does. ---------------------------------------------------------------
So Lil’ Joey and his Family are at the local camp-
Go Titans!! ground and it’s his turn to walk their dog. He takes him
Noah Was A Brave Man To Sail In A Wooden Boat With 2 to a wooded area near the lake and let’s their dog ‘Rebel’
Termites. take a dump.
Jesus Is Coming......Hopefully Before The Election. A Park Ranger zooms up on his Segway and Lil’ Joey is
We Are Still Open Between Christmas & Easter. js standing there holding his beloved Pitbull.
Lent Is Coming....Get Your Ash In Church. The Ranger says, ‘Did you just allow your dog to take a crap
Do Not Criticize Your Wife’s Judgment......Look At Whom right near the lake? Did you not read the sign?’
She Married. Lil’ Joey says ‘Yeah, I read the sign and did exactly like it
Too Hot To Keep Changing Sign. Sin Bad. Jesus Good. De- said.’
tails Inside. The Park Ranger looks at Lil’ Joey holding Rebel and reads
Whomever Stole Our A.C. Unit, Keep It....It’s Really Hot the sign out loud; If Your Dog Poops, Please Pick It Up!
Where You’re Going.
Lent.....Not Just For Bellybuttons. ---------------------------------------------------------------
The Most Powerful Position Is On Your Knees. A man walks into a drug store with his 8-year old son. They
Need A Lifeguard? Ours’ Walks On Water. happen to walk by the condom display, and the boy asks,
‘What are these, Dad?’ The man matter-of-factly replies,
‘Those are called condoms, son. Men use them to have
safe sex.’ ‘Oh I see, replied the boy. Yes, we learned about
that in Health class at school.’ He looks over the display
and picks up a package of 3 and asks, ‘Why are there 3 in
this package?’ The dad replies, ‘Those are for high school
boys, one for Friday, one for Saturday, and one for Sunday.’
‘Cool’ says the boy. He notices a 6 pack and asks, ‘Then
who are these for?’ ‘Those are for college men,’ the dad
answers, ‘Two for Friday, two for Saturday, and two for Sun-
day.’ ‘WoW!’ exclaimed the boy, ‘Then who uses these?’ he
asks, picking up a 12 pack. With a heavy sigh and a tear in
his eye, the Dad replied, ‘Those are for married men son,
one for January, one for February, one for March.......’

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(916) 632-8230 24989 State Hwy 16
Iron Steed Noble West Insurance
Bars/Restaurants Capay, CA 95607 Harley-Davidson® Services
530-796-3777 www.ironsteedhd.com
Bones Roadhouse 100 Auto Center Drive www.noblewest.net
Bar & Grub Romano’s Macaroni Grill Vacaville, CA, USA 95687 (800) 391-1313
We Cater / We Deliver
www.bonesroadhousehangtown.com 8295 Laguna Blvd 707-455-7000 Leather Goods
4430 Pleasant Valley Road Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 478-2878 Redwood Harley-Davidson® J&S Surplus
Placerville, CA 95667 2500 Sixth Street Eagle Iron & Leather
(530) 644-4301 Eureka, CA 95501 www.Surplusinc.com
(707) 444-0111 Hwy 1 & North Struve Road
Brownsville Station Café Dealerships Moss Landing, CA 95039
8570 LaPorte Rd Reno Harley-Davidson
C&E Auburn Indian & www.RenoHD.com 831-724-0588
Brownsville, CA 95919 V-Twin 2315 Market Street
(530) 675-2544 Reno, NV 89502 The Leatherworks, Inc.
12015 Shale Ridge (775) 329-2913 www.LeatherworksInc.com
Double D Steak Auburn, CA 95602 188 Frank West Circle #C
Seafood-Bar-Grill Sonoma County
320 Main Street 530-885-5556 Harley-Davidson® Stockton, CA 95206
Fortuna, CA 95540 www.SonomaCountyHD.com (209) 983-9200
(707) 725-3700 Folsom Harley-Davidson® 7601 Redwood Drive
www.folsomhd.com Cotati, CA 94931 Tomson Leather
Elkhorn Saloon 115 Woodmere Road Est. 1985
www.elkhornsaloon.com Folsom, CA 95630 (707) 793-9180
18398 Old River Road (916) 608-9922 Custom Leather Clothing,
W. Sacramento, CA 95691 Heating & Air Conditioning Alterations & Repairs
(916) 371-BARR (2277) Harley-Davidson Placerville, California
of Rocklin A&M Heating and Air Call for appointment
Georgetown Conditioning (530) 622-2453
Hotel & Saloon www.RocklinHD.com
6260 Main Street 4401 Granite Drive www.AMHeatingandAirConditioning.com West Coast Leathers
HistoricGeorgetown,CA 95634 Rocklin, CA 95677 7625 Sunrise Blvd – Ste 208 www.westcoastleathers.com
(530) 333-4428 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 10021 Wolf Road - SteC-17
(916) 259-2453
Green River Brewing (916) 747-5654 Lake of the Pines, CA 
& Taproom Harley-Davidson® 95949
of Yuba City Insurance
4513 Putah Creek Road (916) 803-6854
Winters, CA 95694 www.yubacityhd.com CycleInsure Agency
720 W. Onstott Road www.cycleinsure.com Lodging & Resorts
(530) 441-BEER (2337) Yuba City, CA 95991 4201 Sunrise Blvd – Suite B
Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Featherbed Railroad Bed
(888) 693-4509 & Breakfast Resort
800-800-0965 /
Kenny’s Bar & Grill 916-200-1000 www.featherbedrailroad.com
www.kennysbarandgrill.com 2870 Lakeshore Blvd
Nice, CA 95464
721 East Street (707)274-8378
Woodland, CA 95776

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