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contents Mail Check and This Form for 1 Year Subscription 12 Issues $35 To: THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal PO Box 617, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Now accepting credit cards – Call 530.305.7992 NAME____________________________________________________________ STREET OR P.O. BOX_______________________________________________ CITY_______________________________ST___________ZIP______________ EMAIL_______________________________________________________________ Make check payable to Thunder Roads® Of Northern California BUY ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR $35 A FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA! RIDE DESTINATION: LUCERNE VALLEY – YUCCA VALLEY – PALM SPRINGS 8 RIDE PRIDE: SLIM 20 Introducing The 316 Highway....................................4 Thunder Road Biker Church......................................6 If You Can See What I Can See …..........................12 Motorcycle Art: Holy Bike.........................................14 Calendar..................................................................18 Biker Band Revue: Georgetown Boys.....................24 Jus Brothers Humboldt MC Bike Night....................25 The Danger of The Ride..........................................26 Joker’s Wild .............................................................28 Open Road Toon .....................................................29 Russ Brown BLOG ..................................................31 Biker Friendly Directory ...........................................32 Events......................................................................33 Thank You To Our Sponsors....................................37 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 3
INTRODUCING : The 316 Highway How come we ride on numbered roads instead of named roads? In 1917, Wisconsin had ‘had it up to here’ with more than 2,000 miles of ‘trails’ that passed for roads in those days. The Federal Highway System’s website tells us the origin, quoting an old-timer, Wisconsin State Highway Engineer John T. Donaghey. He recalled the 1917 change this way: “Previous to [the number system’s] installation, the ordinary method of directing travel was by referring to forks in the road, schoolhouses, red barns, and various other more or less convenient objects.” Try that on your Google maps app! It’s similar with the Bible; chapter numbers and verse numbers obviously make it easier to locate what you’re looking for. So how did I get started on The 316 Highway? You might consider me an old-timer if I tell you! When I received Christ in March 1964, I was first introduced to John 3:16. In 1968, I heard a preacher refer to John 3:16, and saying, “A study of all the New Testament 3:16s would be valuable!” In 2009, I heard a message from Colossians 3:16 and the desire to write began. A book, several articles, and columns have resulted from that! Join me as we head toward the next milepost on The 316 Highway! Article contributed by Steve Merrill / Fresno HOG member Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 4
I n 1519 Hernando Cortez embarked on a little plateau called Mexico to conquer an empire that held more treasures than one could behold. With 600 men, less than 2 dozen horses and 11 boats, they hit land. They stayed on the sandy beach for a few days instead of making their first charge. Hernando orated to his men speeches of conquest. He talked about adventures and the possibilities of treasures for a lifetime. With only 600 men, it was his only option to build confidence before taking on an entire nation. The men were prepared and ready as they gathered for their first march. As the men took their first step, they heard these three famous words, “Burn the Boats”. A thousand years before, Napoleon did the same thing as he charged Persia. It was not uncommon for leaders to do this throughout history as to awaken the souls of their men. It would only give the men two choices; die or ensure victory. They had to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that defeat was not an option! Most of us are pretty good at complaining about our lives and putting the blame of our outcomes on everyone else except ourselves. I have counseled countless numbers of men and women trying to overcome their own financial, spiritual, emotional and even physical battles. The first question I ask, is if they are willing to “Burn the Boats” that brought them into their particular circumstance. Most of the time they are eager to say yes, only to find out a little later, they had a little dingy hidden around the corner. They were too afraid to “Burn the Boats” in fear of change and maybe even fear of successfully conquering their issue. Many years ago I was asked the same question by a person who became my mentor. I had gotten myself into a very bad predicament and I wanted my life to change. I set off thinking I was prepared for the battle when he asked me, “Are you willing to do whatever it takes to change your life? Are you prepared to “Burn the Boats”? I said, “Yes!” He asked me a few times as he lit each one of my excuses on fire. There were many times I wanted to give up and quit, and take the easy way back to the boats. But I burned them down and had to fight the battle with only one option; die or ensure victory. If you are facing an insurmountable battle, it’s time to set the boats ablaze and move forward onto victory! When moving forward with God, “the one who truly cares for you”, defeat is not an option. Come find out at Thunder Road. Romans 8:37 – No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loves us. (NLT) “Never Ride Alone” Pastor Johnny Lujan Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 6
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RIDE DESTINATION: Lucerne Valley – Yucca Valley – Palm Springs Holey Rocks Several years ago, on one of our rides down to SoCal to see friends and family, we made a weekend stop in Yucca Valley. One of our favorite bands, Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones, were playing at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown. As usual, they did a fine job, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. But even though it’s right next door, we were a little pressed for time and didn’t get a chance to visit Joshua Tree National Park. This year, our daughter and son-in-law invited us to join their family on a trip down there, we were more than happy to tag along! Packed up, we made our way down to Barstow, where we turned south on SR247. This two-laner is pretty much a flat desert until you reach the Lucerne Valley. Then the scenery improves considerably as the local mountains come into play. From there to Yucca Valley, the visuals are much more pleasing. Pioneer Town Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 8
CONTINUED…. Balance Rock In Lucerne Valley, SR247 takes a hard turn east. Right there on the corner though, is a quirky establishment by the name of… (you guessed it) Café 247. This place is the area biker hangout. Lots of motorcycles and other old remnants and collectables are sprinkled around the property. Makes your visit quite interesting. They’ll serve you some fine BBQ and burgers, and if you hit it just right, live music. There’s another unique spot just up the road apiece. You’ll come across two sets of huge boulders that have been covered with all kinds of graffiti. We can’t remember, in all our travels, seeing that much graffiti in one place. It’s worth a quick stop to check it out. Our kids had rented a house and had already settled in when we arrived. Great house, including a spa out back and some outstanding views of the valley. Throw in dozens of bewitching Joshua Trees, (also known scientifically as Yucca brevifolia) set against snow-capped mountains, made our stay a little sweeter. Up and at it the next morning, we headed over to the park. To be honest, going in, I pretty much thought this park would be mostly a lot of cacti and desert, maybe a little mountain or two. Was I ever wrong! Joshua Tree National Park is just darn awesome! All these rock formations jutting up and out of nowhere, monstrous boulders piled on top of one another, sometimes four or more stories high. The rocks are Rock climbing Café 247 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 9
all different shapes and sizes, some with caves and others with nooks and crannies, that you can explore. We all had a great time climbing up and down these incredible rock mountains. Even the grandkids were digging it. By the way, Joshua Tree got its name from Mormon emigrants crossing the Mojave Desert in the mid 19thcentury. They thought the trees looked like Joshua (from the Old Testament) raising his hands to Heaven in prayer. FDR proclaimed the park a National Monument in 1936. It became a National Park in 1994. It took us two days to cover the many sites that are available to visit. Those included Skull Rock, Split Rock, Barker Dam and the Cholla gardens. There are plenty of hiking trails and lots of camping areas, if you’re so inclined. The afternoon of our second day, we made a short trip to Palm Springs where we celebrated our daughter’s birthday. Although the wind was blowing (that’s an understatement,) the grandkids managed to enjoy some pool time, and we all enjoyed a great meal at 1501 Uptown Gastropub. We highly recommend a visit there. A trip to Yucca Valley wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Pioneertown. It was built in 1946 by actor Dick Curtis. Roy Rogers was also an investor. It was designed to be a place for Hollywood production companies to film their “Old West” themed movies. Hundreds of westerns were made there, including “Judge Roy Bean” and “The Cisco Kid.” Gene Autry filmed his weekly TV show there also. The two main attractions are the aforementioned Pappy and Harriet’s (www.pappyandharriets.com) and the local watering hole, the Red Dog Saloon (www.reddogpioneertown.com) So, on our last evening, we capped off our trip with a pilgrimage to that once thriving town. Well, another adventure is in the books. Thanks for the memories, all. Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth Desert flowers Red Dog Saloon Cholla in bloom Split Rock Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 10
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If You Can See What I Can See … You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley New Members Ride Sierra Thunder Harley Owners Group hosts a New Members Ride, usually the Saturday after our monthly meeting. The intention is to welcome new members with an opportunity to meet and ride with other members. It provides a chance to see how they ride with the group. Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Rocklin, we accept all Harley owners, seasoned and new riders. With 150 members, everyone can find who best fits their interest and riding ability. The New Member Ride is always a leisurely ride, planned for about four hours, with a stop included for lunch. The April ride was a reschedule because our March New Member Ride was rained out. The plan was to ride through Auburn, Cool, and Garden Valley, winding our way over to Lotus for lunch. The return trip would ride through Rescue and El Dorado Hills. Our friends Brett & Lynn Egen invited us to bring our Harley Group to visit his shop and see their collection of Muscle Cars. We met at H-D Rocklin giving most a chance to socialize before the ride. During this time, we are also taking care of Chapter business. Greeting members, making introductions, taking pictures for social media, and collecting signatures for sign in, with emergency contact info, just in case the need arises. After a brief safety meeting, sharing the route plan, road conditions and safety expectations, we suited up and rode out. I counted 27 bikes with 31 riders. The country is quiet as we ride out of town on Sierra College Boulevard. Not much else, except visible evidence the area is slowly being converted to ranchettes and housing developments. The tall embankments on both sides of the road will be removed and give way to additional lanes. The coming development will link this rural area to the towns that are encroaching at both ends of the road. For now, traffic moves smoothly. The slight uphill rise levels out in a few places, showing an incredible view of valley beyond. A favorite with local bikers, we turned onto SR-193, the Lincoln Newcastle Highway. This is also a smooth two-lane country road with very little traffic. If you are comfortable with turning the throttle a bit, you can pick up speed and zip through the twists and turns. Approaching the 1910 Subway Tunnel, riders twist the throttle here just to hear the roar of their bike as it passes through the tunnel. A melody of loud sounds, this is a biker’s concert. Riding through Auburn towards CA-49, a red light stops us next to Placer High School. A unique metal statue of a Hillman is standing at the edge of the school property. Established in 1897, the school adopted the Hillman as their mascot in the Sierra Thunder HOG Black Z28 - Brett’s Dad’s Car Just Chillin’ Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 12
1930’s. The intention was the image of a strong and powerful mountain man, wearing buckskin, beard, coonskin cap and holding a rifle was a representation of the school and its families. Relating to the era and town history, once carrying a rifle, he now holds a flag bearing the Placer High logo. Despite two California wildfires that burned through parts of this forest in 2022, a forest of trees surround the Auburn State Recreation Area. Recent heavy rainfall has filled our creeks and rivers to capacity and beyond. There has been flooding and record levels of snow blanketing the mountains. Water is rushing through the Auburn confluence where the North Fork and the Middle Fork of the American River meet. There is an electronic sign flashing a warning to swimmers, “Stay Alive, Stay out of River. Water is Fast and Cold.” The river carved a path through the canyon. Tall rock walls were cut so the road could follow the river. Since the beginning of time, man has been creating ways to travel over the water. Multiple bridges cross here. The Foresthill Bridge is the tallest bridge in California, at 730 feet above ground. The third highest bridge in America, it also made the list of the 70 highest bridges in the world. A turn onto the CA-49 Bridge takes you over the North Fork of the American River. Steel and concrete debris rests just above the water line at the edge of the mountain. The debris remains from the original State Hwy 49 Georgetown Bridge, built in 1948. Flooded and destroyed, the bridge washed into the river when the Hell Hole Dam broke in Dec 1964. Next to the debris is the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge. Built in 1912, once the longest concrete arch bridge in the world, this is now a pedestrian bridge known as the No Hands Bridge. These are impressive bridge statistics for the land of the Wild West. California did not even become a state until 1850. Winter’s wrath brings spring rewards. Wildflowers bloom vibrant colors of lavender, bright yellow and tangerine orange against a blue sky. We stopped for lunch at the River Shack Deli in Lotus. One couple mentioned they routinely stop across the street in Coloma, and were not even aware the deli was here. Ready for the next part of the day, we took a brisk ride from Lotus to Granite Bay. In the middle of nowhere, turning onto Green Valley Rd., we passed a ’57 Chevy Bel Air. Seeing this car was like an appetizer, getting a taste of what is coming soon. The American muscle car still turns heads. These classic two door cars have big block V-8 engines with loads of power. The muscle car concept originated from hot rod and drag racers seeking the fastest, strongest and most attractive car. The muscle car has the power to compete. Roaring into the neighborhood, the bikes pulled into the back driveway. Curt parked our bike next to the vintage Texaco gas station. Brett walked out of the shop and graciously welcomed everyone. Just about every bit of automobile memorabilia you can imagine, on the shop walls, outside buildings and the fences. We took pictures of our bike next to the gas pumps. The gas station is cool; the cars captured everyone’s attention. Ready and waiting for us. The shop doors open, lights on, cars are everywhere and uncovered. A few in the driveway, more next to the building, and still the shop was full. Some are stacked on top of each other, raised on a lift. Fifteen cars in the shop, one project car and Taz, their 1967 Z28 Gulf Camaro racecar. Without a list, I recall seeing multiple Camaros, Z28s, a Chevelle, Corvette, Mustang Fastback, Nova and a Nomad. Everything shines. There are no visible scuffmarks. This is eye candy. Everyone has a favorite. Brett shared that his favorite is the black 1969 Camaro Z28. Only 24,000 original miles, it holds a special place in his heart because this was his Dad’s car. Brett was patient and the ultimate host. Answering questions, offering a peek inside, he popped the hoods and opened car doors. He started a few of the cars, enjoying the rumble of the powerful motors. Restored or original, Brett has a love story about each one of his cars. He told how he found certain cars, where he gets parts and what work he does himself. A few of his friends stopped by, driving their hot rods. The car guys were just as excited to see the bikes, as the bikers were to see the cars. Everyone had a good time. Those who missed this, and those who came to see, are all asking if we can do this again. Maybe in the fall. Bikes, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Men and Women. Very cool and fun. It was a great day to ride or cruise. Article and photos contributed by Cyndee Reed Van Hooser Vintage Gas Station Spring Rewards Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 13
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Editor’s Note: Photographer Rae Lynn recently attended the Autorama in Sacramento in April where the Holy Bike caught her attention and we are thankful that she shared her images of this unique ride with TRM NorCal. The bike is a 1975 Honda 550F super it is called the Holy Bike, because it has 550 holes drilled through the frame, front fork, and fender, 7 holes right through the gas tank. It took me three years to build it in my spare time and it was all built by hand no fancy machines just a grinder, drill press, torch , or welder and assorted handtools. Front wheel is a 21”3x1/2 inch mammoth spoke wheel with a 32”x4 1/2 inch antique truck tire The back 18”x10 1/2 mammoth spoke wheel with a 275/65 18 32 inch tall, offroad, mud tire. The frame and gas tank has all been welded together with an arc welder, and then all the welds have been covered over with real copper using a OXY acetylene torch making it look like it is all welded together with copper. Art: Holy Bike DRAWING BOARD BEFORE CONTINUED ... Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 15
The rear fender is skinned with a copper sheet and hand stamp that says “holy shit’. The gas tank has two copper skins on either side and they are hand-painted with ‘fuck yeah’ on one side and ‘let’s do it’ on the other side and that goes with my gear shifter, which is made out of 2 Harley pushrods and has a copper middle finger on top for the handle The bike has also been assembled with set screws and about 500 castle nuts. There are no actual bolts, I used setscrews with 2 Castle nuts on either side, creating a bolt, all the castle nuts have been hand coated by melting copper over them with a torch. The headlight was my ex-wife’s reading lamp, I got the lamp in the divorce. LOL The bike has no kickstand. It is equipped with airbags and Level Ride air system which is operated by Bluetooth on my cell phone it can go from standing 8” off the ground to sitting right on the ground. The handlebars are made out of copper and reinforced with steel. It has a twist, in-line throttle, and a twist in-line clutch. The seat is an antique tractor seat that I bought on eBay and had copper plated. Exhaust pipe is short and sweet right up by your left front foot Peg and it is equipped with a hot licks flamethrower that is fed by a 80 psi fuel pump that injects gas right into the exhaust pipe to get maximum flame coverage. And to finish it off the whole frame, forks, gas tank and fender have been blued by hand with a torch you give it a purple, blued look with a clearcoat finish. Article contributed by Keith Young. Photos contributed by Rae Lynn Flippo Thunder Roads Magazine ® Northern California 16
EVENT First 50 Registered Riders will receive a FREE Ride Pin Chapter 119, Placerville, CA 95667 Event starts at 4561 Greenstone Rd. Placerville, CA, Post 119 And ends at Post 119 Placerville, CA Participation -$25 per person $40 for couples at the door $100 High & $50 Low Winning Poker Hand Registration-Opens @ 8:00 AM end’s @ 10:00 AM at Post 119 Raffle Begins at 2:00pm Contact: Sam Fergason @ 530-409-7489 or Carlos Navarrete @ 916-204-6038 All Bikes and Bikers welcome For more information email us at: [email protected] AM Coffee and donuts. Lunch at ride’s end *Cut on line and mail-in__________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Registration -$20 per person $35 per couple Entries must be received by 6-20-2023 Pre-Registration Form for: The American Legion Riders Poker Run Jun 24, 2023. Name of Rider: _____________________________Passenger: ___________________________# of Participants______ Hm # (_______) ________-___________ MailingAddress;Street_________________________________________________City:________________________________State:__________________Zip:_________ Optional Information: Email address:__________________________________________________________________________Cell Phone # (_____) _______ Please Make Check payable to American Legion Riders Chapter 119 Check No. _______________________________Date: _________________ Please Mail to: American Legion Riders, 4561 Greenstone Rd., Placerville, CA, 95667 First 50 Registered Riders will receive a FREE Ride Pin Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 17
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This is a backyard built, frame up, special construction Chopper. Build time was 14 months and a part time job. Majority of the concept, fabrication and construction by owners - Gino and Denise Ilacqua of San Leandro. Riding on a 21”spool hub front and a 180 rear sproter drive rear wheel. Drivetrain is powered by a 1976 Shovelhead motor and a 4-speed electric start transmission. Throwback rocker boxes and points cover. Front pulley cover and pulley insert are one off and BDL‘s 8MM open belt drive. The custom oil tank contains an internal, reusable oil filter. Cut sprocket foot controls and pegs. Hex finned cork-style pushrod tubes. Dog leg risers with one off zero point truss bridge and springer nuts. Zero point choke knob matches the handlebar truss. Internal twist clutch and throttle and custom made Lanesplitters handlebars. Three-step seat design, seat pan, custom leather, top hold-down plate and smooth brass rivets with wingnuts. Shure microphone intake, and mount with a microphone taillight. Frame gap in gusset and seat gap were fabricated. All metal bending done with propane camping tank and shop vise. Custom paint by Shane of Leasure Lines Customs. Owner fabricated - Shifter arm, headlight mount, exhaust pipes, front section, rear fender fabrication, fender struts, top fender mount, battery tray, electrical box, top motor mount, coil mount, 3-piece kickstand, rock guard, brass accents. We appreciate all of the support and help for many shops and great people in the industry who all assist with this build. CONTINUED ... Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 21
AWARDS Dennis Kirk Garage Build Online Contest 2019 1st Winner of this contest Sacramento Easyriders Bike Show 2019 1st Place Street Custom Class Grand National Roadster Show 2020 1st Place Chopper Class J & P IMS Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show 2021 1st Place Freestyle Class Sacramento AutoRama 2022 1st Place Chopper Class The Quail Gathering Motorcycle Show 2022 1st Place Chopper Class David Mann ChopperFest 2023 1st Place Best Shovelhead Article contributed by Gino and Denise Ilacqua. Photos by Rae Lynn Flippo
Take some down home roots, mix in a couple of wandering Appalachian troubadours, a dash of southern hospitality, and you have the recipe for the Georgetown Boys. Erupting from the heart of the Georgetown Divide, this charismatic collaboration brings Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, together with Rockabilly Space Jams. The Georgetown Boys formed in November of 2021 • Singer/songwriter/keyboard artist/rhythm guitar - Lamson (Duke of Chutney) • Singer/song writer/lead guitarist Lucas (Ricky Jambanderson) • Georgetown native Gerald (Pookie Pie Pohl) on bass guitar • Drums Cory (Man Hands) Fitch aka The Animal. Here are four guys with an indescribable love for music, giving each the creative space to explore and be free; embracing the soul of being in the moment and letting the music play the band. ‘We do it because we love it, creating art through music and being able to share it with everyone we can. Music touches all our lives and feeds the soul. We cannot imagine doing anything else. We look forward to seeing you at our next show!’ The Georgetown Boys “Let Love & Music Fill The World” For more information and scheduling: Website: www.thegeorgetownboys.com Facebook: Facebook@theGeorgetownBoys. Manager: [email protected] Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 24
April 6 (McKinleyville): Jus Brothers Humboldt MC started their official 2023 Bike Night season at Central Station Sports Bar in Humboldt County. Due to the weather, the usual BBQ was replaced with indoor dining. Ethan JBHMC Vice President providing his amazing chili and cornbread. Loyal supporters and members of several local clubs and groups were in attendance. JBHMC Bike Night is the first Thursday of the month same place, starting at 7pm. We hope to see you there. Article and photos contributed by Tina DeKruse Jus Brothers Humboldt MC Bike Night Jus Brothers Humboldt MC Ethan JBHMC VP served up his awesome chili and cornbread Ethan JBHMC VP and supporters Foxy Roxy Parrish Fog Dogs supporting JBHMC first Bike Night of 2023 Brandon JBHMC Secty, Danielle and Nancy Due to weather it was indoor dining Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 25
We’ve heard it, known it and lived it…heck, I’ve even written about the worst of it in the past. Riding our bikes on the streets and highways can open us up to certain dangers only motor riders must face. The worst of them can come upon us very quickly. Unfortunately some which can become just as fatal can be the result of years in the saddle. Recently I heard the words “First stage Cancer” from my doctor. Not what you wish to ever hear. But, after prodding and poking me, she just matter of factly said those words. “I’m really worried about this one.” She noted a lesion on the side of my nose as she pointed close to the corner of my eye. “These tend to be quite deep and can be really quick and very bad!” “You ride motorcycles? All sun, no shade!” “Well, I ride to Sturgis every year, and I’ve ridden motors since I was 12 years old. I worked in the sun most of my life. Carpenters have to build their own shade, I said with a grin.” “Not a good combination, skin thins as we age and solar damage is cumulative. Do you wear sun screen?” “Only when I go fishing.” I replied. She shook her head and turned back to note things on her computer. “You’ve had a cancer before?” “Well, I had a cancer in my eye.” “What kind of cancer?” “Eye cancer, you know it was in my eye!” It was at this point I laid out the story how it was discovered and cut from my orbit. “They told me the sunlight coming into my eye from the side was magnified by the lens of my eye, and like burning ants with a magnifying glass as a kid, the intensity on the cells in the corner of my eye were disrupted and caused the cancer.” “You need to wear wrap around sunglasses from now on. Do it!” The eye doctor said. After having one doctor tell me during a surgery on my back…”Oh, I forgot: you have Rhino hide.” I thought I was pretty much ‘bomb proof’ when it came to my leather covering. This latest doctor said: “I’m sending you to a dermatology surgeon… you need to see him really soon.” It didn’t take long before the next doctor said…”You want the good new or the bad news?” “Good of course.” “The one on your ear isn’t cancer…just something that sometimes happens with age, we’ll cut it off anyway.” “What’s the bad news?” This is where the “First Stage Cancer” remark came about. At this point the guy earned his title of surgeon. He quit counting at 15+ and continued on cutting. None of it was pleasant. And for several weeks the scaring gave me the look of a leopard! Most of those places are healing, but several are still of notable concern. We’ll see what’s left when I come back for my next appointment. The best I can relate to you all of you other riders at this time is that skin cancer is a silent killer, and none of this has to appear on your skin like the irregular shaped moles with spots on them that we normally hear about. None of my cancers had a noticeably odd appearance …at least in how I saw my reflection in the mirror. Just kind of rough and wrinkled and puffed up skin. “By next year this might really have been a possibly fatal diagnosis.” He said. Not the best thing a person can hear from the doctor. At the end of the day, most riders never think in terms of their skin more than a tan or a road rash. I never considered it to be as bad as it apparently has gotten. All we do is ride most of the time in the Sunshine, and unlike carpenters- we do not build our own shade. Each year when I have ridden the 1700 miles to South Dakota for Sturgis I arrive looking like a cross between the Thanksgiving turkey and a rare steak…Brown and Red. The return of that long drive comes after two weeks of riding in South Dakota sun and then back across the plains states to my home- All of it in August sun. This year I will be wearing a think layer of SPF 50 in addition to sunglasses with side vision protection. ‘Fool me once…’. I’m not ready to quit riding my motor yet, I sure as heck don’t want the sun to cut my time down to a dirt nap. The sun can be a slow steady killer…It certainly was in my case. Do everything you can to kick its butt by being prepared. Use sun screen and good wrap around shades with UVA and UVB protection. See you in Sturgis this year-- Tanned but nothing extreme. Article contributed by Frank ‘Pop’ Springer / “Think a good thought” THE DANGER OF THE RIDE Thunder Roads Magazine ® Northern California 26
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Gonna’ make me a poster for the kitchen - - - - Bread Is Like The Sun - It Rises In The Yeast And Sets In The Waist – ------------------------------------------------------------ Johnny and his wife go to the Zoo and arrive right in front of the gorilla cage. Johnny says to his wife, “Tease him like you tease me all the time!” so the wife takes off her top and the gorilla goes crazy! Johnny yells above all the noise, “Tease him some more like you do me!” so the wife takes off her bra and starts dancing around. Johnny yells super loud, “Go on, do like you do me!” so the wife jumps out of her shorts and only has on ‘floss’ underwear and continues dancing all around all the while the gorilla is literally going bat-chit crazy! Johnny quickly slides the lock on the cage, pushes his wife inside and screams, “Now, tell him you have a head - ache like you do me!” ------------------------------------------------------------ Scoot: “Welcome to McDonald’s, can I take your McOrder?” McDonald’s Boss: (rubs his temples from head splitting headache) “Again, you Do Not have to put Mc in front of everything you say!” Scoot: “Oh, ok, I hear ya’ and turns to the next customer, “Hey there! Welcome to Donald’s.” ------------------------------------------------------------ Bubba is sitting next to a woman who is trying repeatedly to breast feed her baby on the bus. The baby refuses to breast feed and the mother warns, “If you don’t breast feed, I’m going to give it to this man next to me!” The baby still refuses. After about 20 minutes, the woman repeats the “threat’. Bubba clears his throat and says, “Look here lady, you best make up your mind. I was supposed to get off this bus six stops ago.” ------------------------------------------------------------ Saw a coffee mug that had the newly crowned King Charles on it and Camilla was standing next to him wear - ing her crown and it read: To All The Side Chicks....She’s Brought New Hope! ------------------------------------------------------------ Was driving down the road and saw my ex. It was dusk and the light was fading fast. Funny how “I’d Hit That!” takes on a whole new meaning as you get older and wiser. A blonde goes into a coffee shop and notices there’s a “peel and win” sticker on her coffee cup. So she peels it off and starts screaming, “I’ve won a motorhome! I’ve won a motorhome!” The waitress says, “That’s impossible, the biggest is a free lunch.” But the blonde keeps on screaming, “I’ve won a mo - torhome! I’ve won a motorhome!” Finally, the waitress gets the Manager and he approaches the blonde and says, “Miss, I’m sorry, but you must be mistaken. You couldn’t have won a motorhome because we didn’t even have that as a prize.” The blonde says, “No, it’s not a mistake. I’ve won a motorhome! She hands the ticket to the Manager and he reads it out loud.... “W I N A B A G E L” ------------------------------------------------------------ A little four year old boy is sitting on the toilet. His mother wonders why he’s been in there so long. He’s just sitting there reading a book, but every 10 sec - onds or so he puts the book down, grips onto the toilet seat with his left hand and hits himself on top of his head with his right hand. Mom watches for a spell and is amazed at how he came up with this strange ritual. He keeps doing this. His Mom asks, “Billy, are you al - right? You’ve been in here for a while.....” Billy says, “I’m fine, Mommy, I just haven’t gone doody yet.” Mom says, “ok, you can stay in here a few more min - utes, but Billy, why are you hitting yourself on the head?” Billy shrugs his shoulders, looks up at his Mommy and says, “It always works for ketchup.” ------------------------------------------------------------ Woman at one end of the bar is bitchin’ about men in general and yells out, “I’ll have you know I’m still consid - ered a juicy Snack!” and the old drunk at the other end of the bar yells back, “Nah, usually women your age are “Happy Meals” cause they come with kids and toys.” ------------------------------------------------------------ There’s an old Japanese proverb: If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, that means nobody else liked them. Set them free again. Thunder Roads Magazine ® Northern California 28
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Blog by Sheldon Sherman for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys DOC, the founder of the 1776 Patriots of America MC, has had ups and downs in life. He has taken some bad situations in his personal life and turned what he learned from his experience to help others in any way possible through motorcycles. DOC went from having his own house to living out of his car. He had some great jobs to no job at all. DOC had to fight his demons with help from family, friends, and healthcare professionals to help him get back on his feet. He should inspire everyone to fight for a good life regardless of current events. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: When did you start riding motorcycles, and what were you riding? DOC: I started riding dirt bikes when I was nine years old. Once I turned 16, I bought a Trail 90 and rode on the streets for years. Later, I bought a Honda Shadow in 2004 and continued riding on the road. I rode on and off for years, but something clicked in the last five years, and now I cannot stop riding. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What are you riding now? DOC: I currently ride a 2022 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special. I jump on my motorcycle and ride all the time. I have found that when I have a bad day or need to relax, I can depend on motorcycle riding to improve my day. My bike was expensive, but can you put a price on happiness? Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What military branch were you in, and what did you do? DOC: I was in the Army, and my “M.O.S.” was 13 Bravo Artillery. I trained for Iraq with Urban Warfare and was a gunner and driver on a Humvee. My unit did everything from escorting supply trucks to escorting essential personnel for meetings. We would do security while the discussions were going on. I also worked at a detainee facility where we worked with the Iraqi government on interrogations of insurgents. I was also part of the unit that guarded Saddam Hussein. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What did you do after the military? DOC: I have had multiple jobs after the military, including security, photography, repo, club promoting, case management, teaching, and outreach. I got married and had three kids. I decided to attend college and get my Bachelor of Science in business management in 2020. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What caused things to go downhill for you? DOC: My life started going downhill due to a miscarriage with my wife at the time. Anyone who has lost a child can tell you your mental health will be challenged. A year later, I lost a good-paying job, which sent me spiraling downhill. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What happened when things went downhill for you? DOC: When I lost my good-paying job and couldn’t find a new job, I started living in my car and finding minimum-wage jobs to try and help get me back on my feet. I was barely surviving and was having difficulty paying for the basics. I went to the V.A. hoping to get some help with housing and P.T.S.D. The V.A. wasn’t willing to help as much as I wanted because I needed to meet a specific criterion. I had difficulty getting to appointments due to a lack of funds to pay for gas and get time off from work. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Who helped you get back on your feet? DOC: I knew so many people, and you would think they would be more than willing to help a friend, but unfortunately, that wasn’t true. It wasn’t easy to ask anyone for help. It required me to change how I think to be able to start accepting help when I was at the lowest point in my life. Once my brother discovered I was living in my car and staying at friends’ houses occasionally, he forced me to stay with him for a few months to help get me back on my feet. After a few months, I started to get back on my feet, and my sister and her husband let me move in with them. They wanted to ensure I got back on my feet, so they turned their garage into a studio apartment and let me stay there rent-free. It took a year of support from my sister and her husband to help me save enough money to begin a new life. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: How did you get back on your feet? DOC: I applied for many jobs but could not get a goodpaying job. I returned to school and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management using my G.I. bill. Since I was using my G.I. bill, I could get money for living expenses which helped me immensely. Once I got my bachelor’s degree, I got a job working for the department of defense as a civilian at Edwards Air Force Base. To read this BLOG in its entirety Go to www.RussBrown.com DAVID MANZO (aka DOC) Helping Veterans While Dealing with His Demons Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 31
Automotive Rick’s Automotive Biker Owned & Operated 3725 Pine Street Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 632-8230 Bars/Restaurants Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub www.bonesroadhousehangtown.com 4430 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 644-4301 Double D Steak Seafood-Bar-Grill 320 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-3700 Kenny’s Bar & Grill 721 East Street Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662-3634 Road Trip Bar & Grill www.roadtripbg.com 24989 State Hwy 16 Capay, CA 95607 530-796-3777 Dealerships C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin 12015 Shale Ridge Auburn, CA 95602 530-885-5556 Folsom Harley-Davidson® www.folsomhd.com 115 Woodmere Road Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 608-9922 Harley-Davidson of Rocklin www.RocklinHD.com 4401 Granite Drive Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 259-2453 Sonoma County Harley-Davidson® www.SonomaCountyHD.com 7601 Redwood Drive Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 793-9180 Heating & Air Conditioning A&M Heating and Air Conditioning www.AMHeatingandAirConditioning.com 7625 Sunrise Blvd – Ste 208 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 747-5654 Insurance CycleInsure Agency www.cycleinsure.com 4201 Sunrise Blvd – Suite B Fair Oaks, CA 95628 800-800-0965 / 916-200-1000 Big Cory Insurance Cory Ellerbee / Lic# 4044294 2499 Martin Road Ste A Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 690-8321 / [email protected] Noble West Insurance Services www.noblewest.net (800) 391-1313 Leather Goods The Leatherworks, Inc. www.LeatherworksInc.com 188 Frank West Circle #C Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 983-9200 Tomson Leather Est. 1985 Custom Leather Clothing, Alterations & Repairs Placerville, California Call for appointment (530) 622-2453 Motorcycle Attorneys Jachimowicz Law Group 1530 The Alameda – Ste 115 San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 246-5500 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP – NorCal www.RussBrown.com 2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 385 San Ramon, CA 94583-4383 (800) 4-BIKERS / (800) 424-5377 Motorcycle Detailing San Jose Hogwash Motorcycle Detailing www.sanjosehogwash.com P.O. Box 24273 San Jose, CA 95154 (408) 641-1940 Motorcycle Musuem Moto Talbott Museum 4 E. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-5410 Thursday-Sunday / 11am-5pm Motorcycle Paint Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Ol’ Skool Builds & Designs Ol’ Skool Jim Corcoran Fernley, Nevada [email protected] (775) 219-6215 Sales / Service / Accessories Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Fast Lane Motorcycle 19730 Wayne Lane Cottonwood, CA 96022 (530) 347-7111 John Jessup’s DREAM RIDES www.dreamridesusa.com 2275 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 467-4669 Midnight Motors 11848 Atwood Road Auburn, CA 95603 (916) 223-1776 Miller Built Performance Cycles 3293 Saratoga Lane – Ste A Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 672-9141 Omega Motorcycle www.OmegaCycle.com 1551 Merkley Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-2206 / SERVICE (916) 373-1745 Penngrove Motorcycle Company www.penngrovemotorcycleco.com 9585 Main Street Penngrove, CA 94951 (707) 793-7993 Ride-On-Motorcycles www.Ride-On-Motorcycles.com 1416 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 647-RIDE(7433) Sonora Custom Cycles 11994 Hwy 49 Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 677-9082 Tattoos Wild Bill Tattoo www.wild-bills.com 115 Lincoln Street Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-909 Tires Cal Tire and Auto Works MOTORCYCLES – CARS – TRUCKS 2226 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 465-2805 TOP-OF-THE-LINE POWER LOADS OF TORQUE COMMANDING PRESENCE THE 2021 ROAD KING® SPECIAL Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 32
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com JUNE 2023 JUNE 2-4 STREET VIBRATIONS Spring Rally RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows, Inc. Music – Metal – Motorcycles For more information: www.roadshowsreno.com / (775) 690-2035 or (775) 329-7469 / On Facebook: StreetVibrationsMotorcycleRally. See Flyer on Back Cover JUNE 2 FRYED BROTHERS BAND at Red Dog Saloon VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA Presented by Red Dog Saloon. Located at 74 C Street. 8pm – Free admission. During Street Vibrations, join the Fryed Brothers Band at the Red Dog Saloon. For more information: [email protected] JUNE 3 FRYED BROTHERS BAND at Red Dog Saloon VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA Presented by Red Dog Saloon. Located at 74 C Street. 1pm – Free admission. During Street Vibrations, join the Fryed Brothers Band at the Red Dog Saloon. Plenty of seating, food and drinks for sale. For more information: [email protected] JUNE 3 FOLSOM POLICE PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL Poker Run FOLSOM Start and end at Harley-Davidson of Folsom – 115 Woodmere Road. 7:30am – 4pm. 1st group at 9:45am. Prizes, music, food trucks, vendors & swag! Top Prize: Glock 17 pistol. For more information: (916) 608-9922 / www.FolsomHD.com JUNE 9-11 BRIDGEPORT MOTORCYCLE JAMBOREE BRIDGEPORT Presented by Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce & Mono County. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We’re bringing back the Bridgeport Motorcycle Jamboree! This event was held in Bridgeport for 11 great years from 1990-2001. We’ll be starting small this year in hopes of building a sustainable yearly event that benefits Bridgeport and the business community. A full schedule and details will be announced soon. The three-day event will be built around a poker run throughout Mono County ending with a group motorcycle ride on Sunday. For more information: Jeff Simpson - [email protected] / www. bridgeportmotorcyclejamboree.com JUNE 10 NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY AUBURN Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin – 12015 Shale Ridge Lane. Come Ride ALL the New Models! BBQ Lunch and Giveaways! For more information: (530) 885-5556 / www. auburnvtwin.com. See Flyer on Page 27 JUNE 10 REFUGE RUN 2023 ANGELS CAMP Presented by Refuge Church located at 642 Murphys Grade Rd. FREE. 8pm. Totally FREE event.. Breakfast, lunch, ride to White Pines, Live band and motorcycle raffle. Pre-Event gathering FRIDAY 6pm at the church. For more information: [email protected] JUNE 17 LAKE TAHOE RIDE FOLSOM Presented by Harley-Davidson of Folsom – 115 Woodmere Rd. 8:30am. KSU at 9am. Join Folsom H-D’s - Len Guidera for a ride to Lake Tahoe. No cost to ride – All Bikes Welcome. Lunch at your favorite spots. For more information: (916) 608-9922 / www. FolsomHD.com. See Flyer on Inside Front Cover 707.793.9180 7601 REDWOOD DRIVE COTATI, CA 94931 WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 33
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com JUNE 24 ALR CHAPTER 119 POKER RUN PLACERVILLE Presented by American Legion Riders Chapter 119, Event starts and ends at the American Legion Post 119 Hall - 4561 Greenstone Rd. Registration 8-10am. $25 Single / $40 Double Raffles, music and lunch included. For more information: Sam Fergason (530) 409-7489. See Flyer on Page 17 JUNE 24 4th ANNUAL TWISTY M MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN TRUCKEE Presented by The Rotary Club and the family of Emily “M” Jane Wilbanks. Day of Registration at El Toro Bravo – 10186 Donner Pass Road. 9am-10:30am $50/single - $60/double. (Online: $45/single - $55/double) The ride will cover 90 miles of beautiful curving Sierra Nevada highway from Truckee north into the Lakes Basin, Graeagle, and Lake Davis areas. Finish in Sierra Valley at the historic Diamond S Ranch for a BBQ, live music, and awards in a beautifully restored Sierra Valley Barn. Benefits Emily Jane Wilbanks Memorial Fund. For more information: Kim Wilbanks - [email protected] / (530) 249- 4858 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fourth-annual-twistym-motorcycle-poker-run-tickets-562593260587?aff=ebdssb destsearch. See Flyer on Page 7 JULY 2023 JULY 22 BURGERS, BIKES AND BREWS RENO, NEVADA Presented by Legion Of Sin MC – Reno Chapter. Located at the LoS MC – Reno Chapter’s new Clubhouse - 340 Western Road - Unit #2. 10am – til the last rider leaves. Raffles, Food, Prizes, Show & Shine, music, Family Friendly. For more information: Contact (775) 223-0103 JULY 28 FRYED BROTHERS BAND Summer of Music FOLSOM Presented by Folsom Concerts in the Park. Located at 403 Stafford Street. 7pm-9pm. Summer Concert Series. Join the Fryed Brothers Band as they perform at the Summer Concert Series. Bring your blankets and chairs. Food vendors on site. For more information: [email protected] AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 19 WEST COAST BAGGER SOUND COMPETITION SAN JOSE Presented by Big Cory Insurance and Arc Audio. Located at San Jose Harley-Davidson. 12noon/Free is enter. Motorcycle Sound Competition with classes based on speaker count and type of speakers. For more information: (707) 690-8321 / Sign up form is at https://www.bigcory.com/west-coast-sound-competition AUGUST 19 BIKES BY THE BAY EUREKA Presented by UBNC Humboldt. Located at Halvorsen Park – 1003-1057 Waterfront Drive. Bike Show, Vendors, Beer Garden, Bike Games, Food and Live Music by Good Ol’ Boyz. For more information: www.ubnchumboldt.com OPEN HOUSE EVERY MONTH AUBURN MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. Gold Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and prospective members and friends are welcome. Check monthly calendar for dates and times at www. goldcountryimrg.com/Events_Calendar.html 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH SUTTER CREEK American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American Legion Drive – 6:30pm. 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FT BRAGG ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96. Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230- 5857 / americanlegionriders96.com 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MARYSVILLE MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more information: [email protected] 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOLSOM Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Presented by Folsom HOG – Roundtable Pizza – 9500-1 Greenback Lane. Come early and have dinner, 6pm. Organized reports and activities at 6:30pm. Share info on great rides, discuss upcoming events, hear the latest news from the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For more information: www.folsomhog.org / [email protected] PAID OFF OR NOT ALL MAKES & MODELS WE BUY BIKES! SELL YOUR BIKE TODAY! CALL NOW! Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 34
4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIR OAKS American Legion Riders Post 383 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 119 – 9050 Sunset Avenue. 7pm. Veterans Events, Activities, Function, Meetings and Rides. For more information: Lee Payne – Commander (916) 367-9620 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PLACERVILLE American Legion Riders Post 119 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 119 – 4561 Greenstone Road. 6pm. Share info on rides and discuss upcoming events. Bar opens at 5pm. For more information: Bill Bryant (530) 409-8414 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FORESTHILL American Legion Riders Post 587 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 587 – 24601 Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: John Rouse (530) 367-3081 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AUBURN Gold Country Harley Riders Monthly Meeting Presented by Gold Country Harley Riders – El Tapatio -2100 Grass Valley Hwy. Dinner at 6pm / Meeting at 7pm. For more information: Dennis Chapman (831) 710-0299 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH REDDING Redding HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the world’s best clams! For more information: ernie@ reddingharley-davidson.com 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. Rocklin Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 2rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROSEVILLE CMA -ROSEVILLE Monthly Meeting Presented by The Riders of the Cross. Meet at Denny’s Restaurant – 122 Sunrise Avenue 7pm – Come early if you’re having dinner. Contact Chuck Loseth with any questions (916) 837-3150. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH CITRUS HEIGHTS RIVER CITY BIKER BABES Meet & Greet Presented by River City Biker Babes Ladies Motorcycle Riding Club. Located at the R. Vida Cantina – 7040 Sunrise Blvd. 7pm / FREE. Ladies? If you are interested in meeting a great bunch of gals, and you either ‘ride your own,’ or want to learn, we want to meet you. We work with all levels of riders and all brands of motorcycles. We talk about safety (which is our number one concern), suggest areas we would like to plan rides to, and basic motorcycle maintenance (i.e. do you know how to check your own oil?). Looking forward to meeting you. Visit us at: http://www.meetup. com/River-City-Biker-Babes/ https://www.facebook. com/RiverCityBikerBabes/ 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter 4058. Granite Rock Grill Restaurant - 5140 Pacific St. 7pm. We welcome you to come to our meeting and learn about our Chapter. We Ride and Have Fun. Note: No food service at meeting. For more information: [email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ALTURAS American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 163 Legion Riders – The Niles – 304 S. Main Street. For more information: (530) 708-2844 EVERY FRIDAY FACEBOOK BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker Church - Facebook LIVE 7pm-8pm 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WOODLAND BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public. (530) 848-2090 with any questions. 707.793.9180 7601 REDWOOD DRIVE COTATI, CA 94931 WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 35
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-694-5251 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH ORANGEVALE OPEN HOUSE Presented by Rogue Militia MC. 9250 Greenback Lane. 7pm. Come out and join us for Good Times/Cold Drinks/Brotherhood. Contact: Tone (916) 208-8423 or Rob (916) 671-4871 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH YUBA CITY OPEN HOUSE Presented by Fellas MC. 2372 Butte House Rd. 6pm-11pm. Contact: evpatrickcarver@ gmail.com / (530) 777-6655 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH VALLEJO OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open to start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House night. 4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO CAPITAL CITY MC Meeting at 2414 13th Street. 7pm / Free. Come join the Sacramento Region’s oldest motorcycle club, Capital City MC, at our monthly open house. Each month on the fourth Friday from 7pm to 10pm. Free to enter, food and drink available for purchase. Contact: (916) 442-8242 / info@capitalcitymc. com. EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015. 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ANTIOCH MOUNTED MESSENGERS Breakfast N Ride at Hillcrest Restaurant & Taphouse – 2709 Hillcrest Avenue. 8am/ Menu Come on out for some good breakfast, fellowship & then out for a ride (Location TBD) KSU: approximately 9:30-10am. “Normally”, once we reach our destination, we have lunch. Once done, we head back and eventually split up on the way depending where one lives or what plans one has. Hope to see you there! For more information: [email protected] 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH CORDELIA MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter. *NEW LOCATION Denny’s Restaurant – 304 Pittman Road. Order breakfast at 8am. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. For more information: Bill Neander / [email protected]. 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH RENO, NV MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING - Presented by Battle Born IRMG 2066 - Indian Motorcycle of Reno – 3445 Kietzke Lane. 9am. Newly formed Battle Born IMRG, Chapter 2066, based out of the Reno Indian dealership is forming up and recruiting Indian and Victory riders if you wish to join. For more information: Jeff Justus - President (775) 745-7846 / [email protected] 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH VACAVILLE MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle community. We create plans, and review events and have a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and Clubs. We are also open to the communities. Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 / [email protected] BIKE NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and great company. All like minded members of the community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to who they choose. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 LOADS OF TORQUE GRITTY STRIPPED-DOWN THE 2023 STREET BOB® 114 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 36
A&M Heating and Air ................................................. 7 American Legion Riders #119 Poker Run ................ 17 Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub ................................ 27 C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin .................... 4 & 27 Cal Tire & Autoworks ...............................................11 Clinton’s Custom Cycle ............................................11 CycleInsure Agency..................................................11 Double D Steak ........................................................11 Folsom-Rocklin H-D ................. Inside Front Cover /19 Jachimowicz Law Group............................................ 5 Kenny’s Bar & Grill .................................................. 17 Midnight Motors....................................................... 17 Miller Built Performance Cycles................................. 7 Noble West Insurance Services................................. 4 Omega Motorcycles................................................. 27 Penngrove Motorcycle Company ..............................11 Ride-On Motorcycles ............................................... 17 Roadshows / Spring Vibrations.................. Back Cover Road Trip Bar & Grill ................................................. 7 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys ..................... 1 & 31 San Jose Hogwash.................................................. 17 Sonoma County HD............................................ 33-37 T3 Design Studios ................................................... 24 The Leatherworks.....................................................11 Thunder Road Biker Church ...................................... 6 Twisty M Poker Run .................................................. 7 Wild Bill Tattoo......................................................... 27 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS THUNDER ROADS® NORCAL INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH McKINLEYVILLE BIKE NIGHT Presented by Jus Brothers Humboldt MC - Central Station Sports Bar – 1631 Central Avenue. 7pm. All motorcycles welcome. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EUREKA BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North of Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH WINTERS LADIES BIKE NIGHT Green River Taproom & Brewing - 4513 Putah Creek Road 6:30pm – 10pm Ladies Bike night is family friendly and hopes to be a place where women riders, from all backgrounds and experience levels can come together to collaborate regarding events, fundraisers, promoting, networking, but mostly just a place to meet other like minded women. (Men are welcome too, we just ask that you bring a lady with you :) For more information: heidimelder@ yahoo.com / (619) 961-8151 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (April-September) WILLITS BIKE NIGHT Presented by Willits Wild Bunch. Scoops Deli & Ice Cream – 110 N. Main Street. 6pm8pm Bike games,raffle prizes. 50/50, Music by DJ Mikey T. Great food & beverages. All Bikes Welcome. For more information: Pops (707) 489-3313 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH LODI BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event to get to know others that share the passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604-7149 / (209) 327-8283 TRM NorCal is not responsible for errors or omissions and events are subject to change without notice 707.793.9180 7601 REDWOOD DRIVE COTATI, CA 94931 WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 37
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