THUNDER ROADS NORCAL - September 2022

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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal editor’s letter

Office: 530.368.6579 Wow …what a time we are living in! Specifically with the
or 530.305.7992 division that is going on from the top down – in fact, you
might think the folks in DC are encouraging Americans
Email: [email protected] to turn on one another and be at each other’s throat. Meanwhile,
Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com folks like us are just going about our day-to-day business just
trying to provide for our families and grab some time to enjoy life
Northern California when we can. But, I am also willing to bet that most of you (like
State Editors / Owners us) feel completely disconnected in our daily life from the obvious
power struggle that is going on in our Nation’s Capital…a time
Stan & Terri Hill that we have never seen before since the founding of this great
republic. I might go as far as to bet money that regardless of
On The Cover: which side of the aisle you lean towards that you are watching
Healdsburg’s ‘Skid Row’ from afar with a reasonable amount of disgust at our elected
Jonny Juarez and Jethro with his 1969 Harley XLCH Gypsy officials and those that have been appointed by them. (Hopefully
Rose tribute bike. Photo contributed by Gary Hoffman you remember this sentiment when you cast your vote in
November).
Art Director/Layout & Design
Meredith Hancock – Hancock Media Sadly, I am afraid that our founders are looking down on us
saying we warned you of this, but you willingly gave your
Contributing Writers individual liberties away that we fought so hard to provide for
you. All we had to do was to stay informed, be responsible
Ride Destination citizens and protect our God given Rights. It does not
Chuck & Cindy Loseth sound that hard…but times were relatively good and we got
complacent with the gifts we have been given. But now, the
Thunder Road Biker Church challenges ahead of all of us are much greater than anything
Pastor Johnny Lujan we have experienced in most of our lifetimes. Americans have
been here before and as a group we will always push back the
Road Trippin’ marching beat of tyranny. Fortunately we all own motorcycles
Gary & Mary Hoffman and if all of this starts to get you down - remember that a little
time in the wind is the best way to set our minds straight and
Open Road Toon enjoy that wonderful feeling of FREEDOM that we tend to take
Don ‘Thunder’ Baggett for granted…LEST WE FORGET.

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T here is a story written in 1951 about a young little girl enchanted forest for years, looking for a way out, only to run
who fell asleep on a riverbank. She seemed focused deeper and deeper into confusion. Like Alice, you too will
until she noticed a white rabbit running with a pocket meet many ill-intentioned people, giving you advice that will
watch frantically murmuring how late he was. She jumped up lead only to more despair. People will lead through doors
and followed the white rabbit down a hole where she slowly you should never go through, give you magic potions you
fell tumbling to the bottom, ending up in a pile of large sticks should never drink, and confuse you with mumbled words
in a color filled forest. She was lost, lonely and scared. She and sayings that will frustrate you into a life of confusion.
did not know what to do so she started walking trying to find Then when someone asks you who are you and where
her way out. She anxiously ran back and forth looking for you are going, you will have the same answers as Alice
a way out, but through the chaos of her life she continued responding with, “I really don’t know who I am anymore or
running deeper and deeper into the forest. where I am going.”

As you recognize the story, you know she met some shady Hundreds of thousands of people get to that point in their life
characters along the way. She realizes she has forgotten and it is a sad state when they realize they have lost who
who she was and how to do some basic things that were they really are. They feel defeated, they feel confused, and
once simple tasks. The white rabbit leads her to a hallway some even get to a point of wanting to give up. But there
with many doors and she desperately tries to open the doors is help. There is a way to get back to the real you. There is
to get home, but they were all locked. She turns and finds a a way to find yourself again and recreate the life you were
3-legged table with a golden key. It opens a small door to a meant to live. You were created for so much more. And if
beautiful garden, but the door was too small for a grown girl. we were created for so much more, wouldn’t it make sense
She looks again at the 3-legged table and sees a little bottle to connect with the creator? I know it sounds farfetched for
that reads “Drink Me”. She drinks it and she shrinks down to some folks, but connecting with the creator can restore the
just ten inches tall. She goes through the small door into the hurts, restore the dreams, restore the vision, and restore the
garden and thinks its so lovely, until the confusion starts to joy people are searching for. It is not in some enchanted
overtake her confidence. forest, it is not in a big white castle, or at a table with talking
tea pots and rabbits.
She meets a 12-legged caterpillar smoking a hookah
pipe. The little girl startled, looks up and says “Hello.” The The coolest part is that it is available to everyone and
caterpillar looks down off a colorful mushroom and asks, blessed are the ones that find it. It is such an uncomplicated
“Who are You?” She mumbles a bit, and he interrupts her and process, but the hardest thing for most people to do. As in
asks again “who are you?” She answers, “really don’t know the story, Alice soon found herself brushing away the falling
anymore as I have changed so many times.” Since she does cards on her face, only to wake from the dream, finding her
not remember who she is, he continues to confuse her with sister brushing away some falling leaves from her face. She
poetry she cannot recite and sentences that do not make realizes it was all a dream and runs home. If you connect
any sense. Frustrated she leaves, but the caterpillar begs with the story, you can always run home. Run home to the
her to come back. He tells her to eat from the mushroom. creator and search for the meaning of your life. It won’t take
One side makes you tall and the other makes you small. long to find out who you are, how you got lost, and where you
Again, all kinds of weird things happen to her as her body need to be going. God will make you strong and intentional
transforms into different shapes and sizes. with your life.

She runs away only to find a strange looking cat sitting in a Be strong – Be Courageous –
tree. She really needs help, so she asks the Cheshire cat
which way she should go. The Cheshire cat asks her where Ephesians 3:17 Then Christ will make his home in your
she is going. The little girl answers, “I really don’t know hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into
where I’m going.” The Cheshire cat tells her, “If you really Gods love and keep you strong! (NLT)
don’t know where you’re going, then it really doesn’t matter
which way you go.” He then mentions she should see the Pastor Johnny Lujan
Mad Hatter and the March Hare. And as you know, the rest
of the story only gets crazier after that.

I share this story with you to help you understand how crazy
life can get and if we are not grounded in who we are and
where we are going, you will flounder around your own

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If You Can See What I Can See …
You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley

North meets South H.O.G. Rally

T his summer we attended the 13th annual CA-32 E
North meets South H.O.G. Rally (NMS). Sierra
Steel Harley Davidson was the sponsor and Highway. We enjoyed riding through the forest and quick
the Chico H.O.G. Chapter members hosted glimpses of beautiful creeks tucked behind the trees.
the event. This is our third NMS rally. Attendance is We turned left onto CA-36W and came upon a large
limited and the event usually sells out. Close to home, area of trees that burned in the Dixie Fire of 2021. Bright
a weekend getaway out of town and the chance to ride green grass is beginning to grow on the ground, giving
to areas nearby, we signed up as soon as reservations hope to recovery. It was encouraging to see Firefighters
were accepted. had saved Highlands Ranch Resort. After lunch, Sierra
Thunder H.O.G. members decided to ride back on our
What is North meets South (NMS)? It is an event own. The return ride was far more spirited than the ride
where Harley riders get together, meet new friends, to get there. Riding along Deer Creek Highway at 2,400
see old friends, laugh and share good times riding and feet elevation, we could see tall green trees in the forest,
having fun. The first North meets South event was in
2008, in Medford Oregon. The 3-day event changes
location each year. The Harley dealership and H.O.G.
Chapter local to the area sponsor and host the event.
All H.O.G. members are welcome to attend. Since the
original event, NMS guests have traveled to Oregon,
California, Nevada and Washington.

Sierra Thunder H.O.G. at Chico Highlands Ranch
Mill Creek
Chico is only 90 miles from home. We left about
noon and took a leisurely ride mostly through country
backroads. Arriving at Sierra Steel H.D., we checked
in with registration. Chico H.O.G. offered eight different
organized rides to join. We signed up for two. Next, we
went to the hotel and unloaded the bikes. Gathered in the
lobby our group decided to have dinner at the hotel café.

Friday morning we lined up and followed the Road
Captains onto CA-32E. The destination was Highlands
Ranch Resort in Mill Creek. CA-32 crosses over Big
Chico Creek, and becomes known as Deer Creek

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Dixie Fire burned Mill Creek

uneven hills landscaped with brown grass, all under a
vast blue sky. Sierra Steel H.D. hosted a BBQ dinner at
the dealership. Most rally guests took the opportunity to
visit and share stories.

Forest Ranch

Black Butte Rd. West

We enjoyed Saturday’s ride to the tiny town of Elk North Fork Stony Creek River - No Water
Creek. Road Captains took us out of Chico through the
town of Orland. Incorporated in 1909, this small friendly perfect road for twisting the throttle and getting some
town has a banner over Main Street announcing their speed. Everything is dry out there, including the North
Old Fashioned 4th of July event. American flags are Fork of Stony Creek River. We are reminded that the
flying proudly beside old buildings. On the outskirts day before we saw devastation from the Dixie Fire. Just
of town, water flows quickly through an impressive past the dry waterbed is the historic Newville Cemetery
irrigation ditch system, feeding the crops growing in the with headstones dating as far back at least to 1862.
orchards. We rode around the hills surrounding Black Fascinated with California history, I love walking
Butte Lake and past one of the public entrances. I was through old cemeteries. We could not stop while on this
surprised they did not take us up the road and stop to ride. I suspect if I ask Curt, we will take another ride out
see the lake. there. Especially if I mention twisting the throttle on that
long open road.
Never seeing the water, we continued on Black Butte
Road. This long straight road travels through golden CONTINUED...
hills of tall hay growing on expansive ranch land.
Barbwire fencing keeps cattle in the pastures. Smooth
pavement with no vehicles on the road makes this a

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Just a few miles before Stony Creek Bridge
Elk Creek, we passed
the Stony Creek Bridge. over a rocky bed where trees are growing in place of
Fascinated by interesting swift running water. The day before, riding through
bridges, I usually take the forest, water in the creeks was flowing. Only one
a photo and look up the day later, while riding through the hills, the creeks are
history later. I found there almost dry. It makes me wonder, where has all the
has been three bridges
built at the same location. water gone?
Each connected the valley,
villages, foothills and the Article and photos contributed by
mountains with access to Cyndee Reed Van Hooser
travel over Stony Creek
River. In the early 1900’s
a two family town with a
general store was located
at the edge of the original
bridge. The store traded
with local Native Indians,
exchanging canned goods for fresh salmon they
caught in the river. This concrete arch bridge, built in
1919, is an open spandrel arch with continuous arch
rings. Unique because there were only a few examples
of this style bridge ever built in California. Today the
bridge is open to pedestrians only. The sign greeted us
with a nice welcome to Elk Creek. At the base of the
mountain, the nearly dried up Elk Creek barely runs

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RIDE DESTINATION:

ClipperMills–LaPorte–Quincy–BucksLake–LakeOroville
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Little Grass Valley

Our adventure this time begins in the old mining town of Nevada City for a
double overnighter. We rolled out on SR49 and headed toward Grass Valley
where we would pick up Hwy 20 and head west. After a nice cruise on 20,
Marysville Rd would take us up past Collins Lake and to Willow Glen. We continued
north on now Willow Glen Rd and began a gradual twisty climb up into a more forested
terrain.

Enjoying the ride, as we neared Brownsville, we found ourselves now on La Porte Rd
and on our way to Clipper Mills. Once there, we pulled into One Eyed Jack’s for a little
dinner. A real nice place. Everyone is small town friendly and the atmosphere kinda
woodsy. Jim, the piano man was banging out some tunes for everyone’s enjoyment
and as it turns out, Jack and his daughter Sonya are fellow Minnesotans. Go Vikings!
…Ha! They bought what was then MacLanes Grocery about a year ago and have
made a lot of improvements, inside and out.

Sign at
Jack’s

At One Eyed Jack’s
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Jim at the Piano So after some good food and conversation, we continued
on up Quincy-La Porte Rd to our diggs for the weekend in
La Porte. This section of the road is kind of unique from your
normal forest route. Just the way the road carves its way
through gives you a different perspective than what you’re
used to. More open, I guess, than a colonnade of pines.
Another old mining town back in the day,

La Porte (71 mi) is a nice quiet place where you can lay
back and relax or take advantage of the outdoor activities
the area offers. Hiking, boating and some of the best
snowmobiling around. We pulled into town and quickly found
our cabin lodging. La Porte Cabins has a half dozen newly
remodeled units with various amenities.

Stacia and Kova were very helpful getting us settled and
gave us a little rundown on the local happenings. Now it was
time kick it for the night. Saturday morning was bright and
sunny and after some coffee at the Rabbit Creek Deli (La
Porte was originally named Rabbit Creek), we pulled onto
the road to Quincy (104 mi). Great ride from here to Quincy.
The road twists and turns as you climb up, up, up and then
it’s back and forth down the other side at about a 6% grade.
Second gear, third at times will save on the brakes. Finally on
the wide valley floor, we made our way into town. Arriving too
early for a stop at my favorite fish-n-chips place, we picked

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La Porte Cabin

Reilly’s Saloon La Porte Feather Falls
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Old Nelson Creek Bridge Wow, that was fun! Now we came to the half empty (or full?)
Lake Oroville (159 mi). Crossing over the Bidwell Bar Bridge,
up a quick breakfast at Subway. Now we were ready for the which is the highest reservoir bridge in North America (627 ft.
putt to Buck’s Lake. high, 1,108 ft long), we came to Forbestown Rd and headed
east. At Lumpkin Rd, we turned north and made our way to
As I’m sure I’ve said before, Buck’s Lake Rd/Oroville- the Feather Falls cut-off. Some nice views of eastern section
Quincy Hwy is one of my favorites. Lots of twists and curves, of Lake Oroville along here. This is where we should have
but designed such as to be very rhythmic and consistent. turned back and taken La Porte Rd back to the cabin. But we
Most of the way, you can get into a real groove. It’s left were out exploring and decided to take Lumpkin Ridge up to
sweeper, right sweeper, left again, another right. Love it! Little Grass Valley Lake (210 mi) and then jump over to La
Several miles out of town, the road splits. You can go to the Porte. Until they fix the road, don’t come this way. Too many
right and travel up to the Lake or take Big Creek Rd to the potholes and rough road conditions. Live and learn. Being
left and enjoy all the turns. Both roads meet up later and careful, we made our way to the Lake only to find that the
become the Oroville-Quincy Hwy. road over the dam is also being repaired. It was one of those
days. Just another adventure to remember.

The next morning we headed back to Nevada City by way
of La Porte Rd, stopping for breakfast and seeing our new
friends at One Eyed Jack’s. Although this time we cut off
at Oregon Hill Rd (again a little rough in spots) and went
over the New Bullard’s Bar Dam. After you go over the dam,
there is a vista point where you can kick it in the shade and
look over the reservoir. Our trip almost over, it was back out
to Hwy 49 and on into Nevada City (290 mi) for a stop at
the Chocolate Shop for a vanilla malt and with temperatures
right at 100, man did it taste good!

Article and photos previously contributed by
Chuck and Cindy Loseth

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DETROIT’S ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE

D.A.M. Frisco Show 2022

July 2 (San Francisco) While continuing his west Fort. What they found amongst these landmarks were eye
coast swing from Detroit, to Born Free in LA and on to catching motorcycles from some notable SF area vintage
San Francisco, Vintage Builder/Racer/Show Promoter bike builders while rubbing shoulders with SF’s own Spade
“Detroit” Randy Hayward called out for an outlaw motorcycle George and motorcyclist-famed photographer Brian Bowen
show on a couple days’ notice at the Fort Point National Historic Smith, all who had flocked to this special gathering.

Site under the Golden Gate Bridge. Even on such short Besides touring the country showing off his custom builds
notice, many of his friends and builders heeded the call, at motorcycle shows or riding in Billy Lanes “Sons of Speed”
including about a half dozen Frisco Hells Angels who showed race, Randy is the promoter of the D.A.M. Show in Detroit
up on some of the most righteous antique and custom sleds with the next one scheduled for September 10th this fall.
you dream of seeing at a motorcycle show. Never to be confined to one country, Randy plans to spread
his affinity for 2 wheels at his D.A.M. show in Florence, Italy
Some of the more notable motorcycles standing guard on on December 3rd, 2022.
display in the mist of the fog beneath the iconic Bridge included:
Randy’s 29 KJ Henderson “Electric Vehicle Conversion”; Max Ever the proud custodian of all things vintage amongst
Schaaf’s Orange 46 knuckle; “Burrito” Rick Najera’s 1937 motorcycles, Randy likes to remind those who attend his
Harley-Davidson UL flathead chopper; Gasoline and Coffee’s events that “DAM” is what you say when you see our bikes.”
51 Triumph Pre-Unit reversed head custom and “Skid Row” Next time you see a D.A.M. show called out on social media
Jonny Juarez’s 69 Harley XLCH Gypsy Rose tribute bike. post, make sure you drop what you’re doing and head on
over because you never know who or what you will be
The show was quite a surprise to the many unsuspecting missing out if you don’t answer the call!
travelers who had flocked to this tourist spot in San
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ROAD TRIPPIN’:

A Ticket To Ride to Born Free 13

On the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)

Every year I look forward to the ride down to Born
Free 13 (BF13) Chopper Show in Silverado Canyon
but this year took on a different approach and a
new route. Typically it was head South pounding
the relentlessly monotonous freeway miles to LA on I-5, but
this trip this was going to be different and be more about the
ride than the event itself and this meant taking the long way
down the Pacific Coast Highway 1 (PCH) down to Malibu and
ultimately ending in Orange County.

This years’ adventure included 4 of my Moonshiners 13
Brothers from Kansas City, Missouri who met up with me in
Ione to continue on down to our final destination at the bike
show. Once we all joined up, we meandered through the gold
foothills on Highway 88 down to I-5 on to Santa Nella via
Highway 33 that then took us over Hwy 152 over to Carmel
Valley, where the ride really took shape featuring the splendor
and glory of what the California Coast has to offer.

After about 3 ½ hours of riding to Carmel Valley, we stumbled
upon a great burger spot- RG Burgers (RG stands for real
good we’re told) in Carmel Valley at the corner of Hwy 1 and
Rio Road. The menu featured so many versions of burgers
but I settled on the Mushroom –Cheddar Burger with a side
of chili. The burger was cooked to perfection and the chili was
on point and not too spicy! It hit the spot before we all saddled
up to take on the infamous PCH.

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I have been riding for years all over Norcal
but had never ventured south of Carmel on the
PCH, so I was pretty thrilled to lead the ride
and from what I heard about the ride, it did not
disappoint. Highway 1 boasts every twist, turn,
elevation ascent and descent you could ask for
from a road, not to mention slow tourists that
impeded our pace until we motored past the
Big Sur Park. Also, one of the chances you take
doing this route is the possibility of fog obscuring
the views and as luck would have it, this was
one of those days where the fog hugged much
of Highway 1 along our journey. But no bother,
it was the type of fog that didn’t have that cold
of a bite to it that you would typically experience
on rides north of the Golden Gate.

Because of the encroaching fog, my out
of town riders didn’t get to see some of the
notable landmarks like the Bixby Bridge as it
was shrouded in fog but we did get some scenic
views over the Granite Canyon Bridge and many
more. Early on in the ride the spectacular cliff
drops were hidden by the fog but regardless, it
was going to be about the ride and ride we did
for their lay many more Kodak moments ahead.
I have to say there is something mystical
about the fog when it comes creeping over the
highway as you slice through it and we would
spend a lot of the day playing hide and seek
with the wafting mists.

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Big Sur was a rush to ride through with all the tall redwoods
sprinkled with campgrounds and eateries along the way, but
we were on a mission and the road side venues and chow
stops would have to wait until another trip. Continuing on
past through the Santa Lucia Mountains, our ride really took
on character when we entered the Silver Creek Wilderness/
Salmon Creek Falls area with rocky bluffs and plunging
cliffs. This part of the Cabrillo Highway tested our riding
skills with the pace we were riding. The road dished out
roller coaster climbs up and down the hills with tight radius
curves thrown in the mix. It is the West Coast version of the
infamous Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina. This ride is
filled with stunning coastal scenery that tempts you to look
everywhere but the road, but maintaining attentiveness
was the order of the day if we were going to get to BF13 in
one piece.

A highlight of the run capturing our attention was Elephant
Seal Point near Hearst Castle immediately off the side of
Highway 1. This was a site to behold for my land locked
Midwest pals who have no ocean front views like this

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back home. It stopped all of us in our tracks and as
we whipped out our cell cameras like we were drawing
pistols to get photos of dozens of lumbering Elephant
Seals spread all over the beach. Truly a sight to see
when you are down in these parts near San Simeon.

After an overnight stay at the halfway point in Pismo
Beach, we continued South on the 101 picking up the
PCH just South of Ventura through Point Magu State
Park. With little fog hugging the coast this day, we were
treated to unencumbered views of the coastal bluffs
hugged by the SoCal beaches. Dotting the beaches
were these peculiar looking lifeguard towers and it
dawned on me why they looked so familiar, these
were some of the very beaches featured in the 80’s
show-Baywatch. Nice, but didn’t see the likes of David
Hasselhoff or Pamela Anderson anywhere!

When down in these parts of SoCal, we were told the
place to have lunch was Neptune’s Net in Malibu. This
fish fry place is popular spot for Los Angelen bikers
and hot-rodder’s. I can vouch that the fish and chips
with crab cakes were quite tasty and can see why this
place has attracted visitors since 1956. This popular
eatery has also been used in many Hollywood movies
including Point Break, Fast and Furious and Iron Man
3. Provenance!

Before heading into LA proper, we took to the hills
above Malibu to the Rock Store in Cornell, touted
as “the world’s best moto hangout.” It was a Friday
afternoon and the place had about a dozen bikers
hanging out. This spot is considered a Hollywood
hangout with celebrities frequenting often, although
we encountered none. They serve diner food but
Neptune’s Net had filled that bill for us already. You
might recognize the Rock Store as it was featured in a
recent insurance commercial featuring a gecko telling

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bikers “they deserve to save.” Although it may be considered lanes and were quite eager to do it on their return trip to
a hot spot for bikers in LA, my opinion is it has nothing on Missouri.
Alice’s Restaurant up in Woodside.
The next day we all checked out the BF13 show featuring
After spending some time in Pasadena visiting our some incredible custom builds by the likes of Skid Row
Moonshiners LA Clubhouse, it was time I treated the Kansas Jonny out of Healdsburg and Weems Motorcycles out of
City guys to some good ole fashion California lane splitting Tampa, Florida. I never tire of checking out these custom
down the 210 to 57 and on to I-5. These guys had never choppers and antique motorcycles but I think we all came
performed this maneuver as they had always been told it to the conclusion that the motorcycles were cool and all, but
was too dangerous. After finally reaching our destination at this trip will be truly be remembered more about the journey
Silverado Canyon, I couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces and the good times than the destination.
fast enough. They were now sold on the idea of splitting
Article and photos contributed by Gary Hoffman

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Thanks for the Memories

For about 21 years we’ve been volunteering our efforts to keep our readers informed about motorcycle events and proposing things to see
in “America the Beautiful”. We started this adventure to help Toni and Brian and to publicize events that we enjoyed, sometimes covering
4 or 5 a month; never thinking it would last so long. Now, Judy and my lives are heading in new directions. We have had a blast over these years.
We have traveled throughout the Southeast covering rallies, hill climbs, toy and memorial rides, fundraisers, races, bike shows, and lots of other
events. We have met many lifelong friends along the way. Our love of the motorcycle life endures and we will continue to see y’all along the way.
Many of the most memorable events are priceless. Sitting on Evel Knievel’s bus for an hour-long, one on one interview is unforgettable.
Finagling press passes to the INDY 500 and the Red Bull Air Races got our readers up close and personal to the racers. Climbing muddy hills,
to get hill climb close-ups, and standing in the dust of flat tracks or ducking, as a superbike racer crashes, sometimes got hairy. Who could forget the
Halloween rallies in New Orleans? And how about the good times with Bikers Who Care at their three-day ride and after
party. Also, road trips provided places to see and enjoy the beauty God has provided us bikers to marvel at. It’s been a
hard decision, but now it is the time to change direction. As we have horses, summer is the only time we can leave
home to travel. Now, we spend more and more time, in overseas travel, so our time to cover summer events is
limited and is becoming more like work. So it’s time to move in a new direction. If we take a road trip in the US,
with the agreement of Thunder Roads Magazine® management, we will file stories of interesting places we’ve seen.
Having a new Corvette also leads to new adventures. It’s been a GREAT 21 years and I’m sure we will miss
being a monthly part of your motorcycle life. We hope that we have added a little to your reading enjoyment.
Be sure to say “Hello”, when you see us on the road. Best wishes for the future to Brian and Toni,
Scott and Denise, April, the other publishers, who printed our stories, and the rest of the
Thunder Roads Magazine® family! It’s been a great ride!

As Always, RideCSoaofpeearndanHdaveJuFudny!!

We'll still share the wind ...

Cooper & Judy Chilton (Coop & Jude)

We want to honor these two phenomenal souls whom literally, the Flagship edition of Thunder Roads® Tennessee, would not

have been possible without their unparalleled passion and commitment to the biker community that they love and live. For (15)

years straight they never turned down a story, ride, concert, grand opening, charity event; you name it, and They. Were. There.!

They’re off across America and abroad and having the time of their lives, and we truly don’t know any other couple that lives life

to the fullest, nor any couple that deserves it more. We shared so many unforgettable times with them and can say with total

sincerity that the Tennessee edition of Thunder Roads Magazine® would not have had near the coverage of all that was truly

memorable if not for the articles and breathtaking photographs of Cooper Chilton, Photojournalist, and his Ace Accomplice and

partner in mischief, Judy Chilton. We Thank You Both from our hearts and souls, for all that you made look so effortless, which

is exactly how pros always do. Our endless love and gratitude, Toni & Brian, Founders –

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A man appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. ‘Have lawyer, now agitated, says, “Okay, if you do not know
you ever done anything of particular merit?’ St. Peter asked. the answer, you pay me $5. and if I do not know the
‘Well, I can think of one thing,’ the man offered. answer, I pay you $500.”
‘On a trip to the Black Hills out in South Dakota, I came This catches the attention of the blonde and, imagin-
upon a group of bikers who were lewdly joking with a ing that there will be no end to this torment unless she
young woman, but I couldn’t tell if she flirtingly liked it or makes part of his game, she agrees to play.
was in peril. I was confused. So, she reluctantly, but with full confidence agrees to
I directed them to leave her alone, but they wouldn’t listen. his game and his rules.
So, I approached the largest and most tattooed biker and
smacked him in the face, kicked his bike over, ripped out --------------------------------------------------------------
his eyebrow piercing, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, The lawyer asks the first question, “How far is the
‘Now, back off or I’ll kick the living crap out of all of you!’ Earth from the Moon?”
St. Peter was impressed, ‘When did this happen?’ The blonde did not say a word, opened her purse,
The man stuck out his chest in pride; ‘Couple of minutes ago.’ took out a $5 bill and handed it to him. “Okay,” said the
lawyer, “it’s your turn to ask.”
-------------------------------------------------------------- She asks the lawyer: “What goes up a mountain with
The weather ahead is good, so we should have a three legs and comes down with four legs?”
smooth uneventful flight. The lawyer, perplexed, picks up his laptop and search-
So, sit back, relax, and....OH... MY….NOOOO!” es all his references — no answer. He searches the
Silence followed. net and the library of Congress, no answer. Frustrated,
Some moments later, the Captain came back on the in- he sends emails to all his friends and co-workers but,
tercom. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m sorry if I scared you. also, no answer. After an hour, he wakes the blonde
While I was talking to you, a Flight Attendant accidentally and reluctantly hands her $500.
spilled coffee in my lap. You should see the front “Thank you,” the blonde says, and goes back to sleep
of my pants!” some more.
From the back of the plane, an Irish passenger yelled....... The lawyer, annoyed, wakes her up and asks, “Well,
For the luva Jaysus,...you should see the back of mine, then. what is the answer?”
Without a word, she takes her purse, hands him $5.
-------------------------------------------------------------- and goes back to sleep.
A blonde and a lawyer were seating next to each other Well played, blondie!
on a flight. The lawyer asks if she would like to play a fun ---------------------------------------------------------------
game. The blonde, tired, just wants to take a nap, so she Ole’ “Scrappy” is sitting at the bar, totally trashed, and
politely says no and turns to the window for a nap. yet again feeling sorry for himself he yells out,
The lawyer insists and explains that the game is easy “you know if I had a dollar for every woman who finds
and very fun. He explains, “I’m going to ask you a ques- me gross and unattractive, I would eventually have
tion, and if you do not know the answer, you’ll pay me enough money that you’d all be cat-fighting over me”.
$5, and vice versa.”
Again, she declines and tries to get some sleep. The

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T he Brawl motorcycle stunt Dyna Nate making it look easy up and get all my tires ready.  
competitions are national crowd- Q: What is your mentality like while in the
pleasers deserving all the hype! Photo credits: RIDE AND DESTROY® & Ryley Lewis Photography  
Giving V-Twin stunt riders a popular heat of the competition? Describe what the
platform and opportunity to tour, compete compete in the Brawl? Tell us what it takes! adrenaline feels like etc.
and showcase their passion for freestyle A: It’s really about being known. Make
stunt riding. We were able to catch up with A: My mentality is really just built around
recent California Brawl winner, Dyna Nate a name for yourself based on your unique having fun, I love challenging myself. I like
who gave us the inside scoop of what it style or whatever sets you apart. It’s taken to get the crowd involved. I think that is what
takes to be an invited rider and to compete me going to events, practice sessions, allowed me to take home first place. Being
in the competition with the best of the best. and just being heavily involved in the bike unpredictable, edgy, and just having fun out
Taking home 1st Place from 2022’s Brawl community for the opportunity to come up. there. I look forward to doing something new
#2 held at San Diego Harley Davidson I’d say just get out there and have fun and each competition and keeping the crowd and
(4645 Morena Blvd) San Diego, California.  the right opportunities will come up.  my competitors guessing.  

  Q: Who is Dyna Nate??? Tell readers Q: How do you prepare to compete/what Q: Have you ever been injured or in a
who you are, where you’re from and what preparation does being a competitor entail? motorcycle accident? If so, please describe
you’re about! and tell readers what you learned from the
A: For me, I go over my whole bike, front situation.
 A: Dyna Nate here, also known as to back, top to bottom. Oil change, grease
Nate Colvin. Born and raised In Oxnard and lube pivot points, lube cables, adjust A: I’ve never been in an accident on the
California. I grew up riding dirt bikes as a anything that needs to be adjusted, go ride street, but I have crashed a couple of times
kid and then got a Harley when I was 16. it and do my final touches to it. Get all fueled at the sunspot. That’s about it, nothing too
It was a 2001 FXD. I rode it around for a serious.  
couple of years stock, then I got some parts
when I was able to afford it and started Q: What are your goals moving forward as a
going to the Oxnard stunt spot. I started just professional stunt rider?
having fun with my friends then I noticed my
skills progressing and so, I started taking it A: My goal moving forward is to ride full-
more seriously from that point.  time. That’s my dream. 

Q: How long have you been riding and Q: Any advice to give up and coming
what machines do you brawl with/on? stunt riders? Safety, motivation, etc.

A: I’ve been riding since I was 3 but I A: Stay consistent and keep practicing.
started stunt riding about 6 ½ years ago. I It’s all about patience. 
am now 22 and my current bikes are a 2003
100th anniversary Dyna FXD and a 2003 Acknowledgments: Thank you to my
100th anniversary Road Glide.  sponsors, family, and friends!

Q: What do riding and your machines @ride_and_destroy_com @
mean to you? bellhelmets @lexinmoto @feulingparts
@stealthpipes @thevanishingones @
A: I feel free when I ride. It helps me to dynaholics @throttlearm @mygarage_
clear my head and just riding, in general, is ventura @davemackieengineering @
fun to me. sandiegocustoms @russwernimontdesigns
@speedkings_cycle @rebelreaperclothing
Q: What does it take to build and maintain @wrektsvpply @spytshyne @leperaseats
your stunt bikes? Talk about wear and tear, @harley__hookup @barnettclutchescables
complications, building, mechanics, etc. @greenebrothersdesigns @cryoheat

A: If you are determined to ride, it really @gpsuspension @pitprocyclemx @
doesn’t take much. The main things are the wreck_less_mfg @breakerboyzkrue @
suspension and an oil pan from @Harley__
hookup. We put these bikes through so thebrawl_official   
much wear and tear so it’s important to And a big thanks to my friends that came
check the main things before any ride. out to support me and thank you to my
Your cam plates, motor, crank, chain, guy @kidsocal for letting me use your bike
sprockets, clutch plates, primary drive train, when I threw my chain at the brawl. 
transmission, and last but not least tires.   Q: Where can readers follow you?
A: On Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Q: What qualifies a rider to be invited to
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SEPTEMBER 2022 SEPTEMBER 22-25
STREET VIBRATIONS Fall Rally
SEPTEMBER 9-11 RENO, NEVADA
FRYED BROTHERS BANDANNUALBASH IN THE REDWOODS Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle rally
REDWAY  open to all makes and models featuring live bands, bike show,
Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Dean Creek poker run, scavenger hunt, slow bike races, stunt shows and
Resort - 4112 Redwood Drive. 9am Cost: $80/Advance more than 100 vendors. Staged in downtown Reno’s Neon Line,
$90/Gate. (Tent camping included in price) Join the Fryed Reno Harley-Davidson, Historic Virginia City, Battle Born Harley-
Brothers Band, along with Southbound, Barn Fire, Second Davidson, Carson City Motorsports. For more information:
Sight and Steve “Beatnik” Werner. Food vendor, beer, general [email protected]. See Flyer on Page 17
store, raffle, bike games. For more information: Barb
(707) 824-4861 / Tickets can also be purchased at www. SEPTEMBER 23
fryedbrothersband.com. RV camping (Sold separately) RED DOG SALOON – Street Vibes
VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA
SEPTEMBER 10 Presented by The Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Red
MT DIABLO HOG’S MOTORCYCLE PARTS & APPAREL Dog Saloon – 76 N. C Street. Friday night: 7pm. Join the
SWAP MEET Fryed Brothers Band during Street Vibrations on Friday for
PACHECO  an evening of music, food, drink and dancing! For more
Presented by Mt Diablo HOG. Located at McGuires Harley- information: [email protected]
Davidson - 93 1st Ave N. 9am to 1pm. $20 for spot / FREE
to buyers. Do you have motorcycle parts you are storing? Do SEPTEMBER 23-24
you have parts you want to sell but don’t know how? Are you THE WORLD’S BIGGEST LITTLE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
looking for a part and not sure where to find it? Come join us! RENO, NEVADA
For more information: [email protected] Presented by Reno Harley-Davidson. Located at 2315 Market
Street. Friday Classes: FXR – DYNA – SOFTAIL / Saturday
SEPTEMBER 17 Class: BAGGERS. Trophies and $5k in prizes.
POW/MIA POKER RUN & RECOGNITION CEREMONY For more information: Use QR code on back cover or
PRUNEDALE  www.RenoHD.com. See Flyer on Back Cover
Presented by American Legion Riders - District 28. Sign
in at American Legion Post 593 - 8300 Prunedale Road SEPTEMBER 23-24
North. 9am - 10am. Kick Stand Up 10:15am. Donation of THE HOPE MOTORCYCLE RALLY
$20 includes poker hand and tri-tip BBQ. The POW / MIA STATELINE, NEVADA
Ceremony starts at 1pm. After the ceremony we will be Presented by Indian Motorcycle of Hollister: Blazing a path
serving a wood grilled Tri-Tip meal, then having a Raffle, for the Cure. Located at Bally’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino
awarding High/Low Hand winners, and 50/50 winner. All – 55 US Hwy 50. Join us to raise money, awareness and
proceeds support the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans HOPE for those with prostate cancer. Win a new Indian
Memorial Park and benefits local veterans. All riders and Motorcycle Scout. Raffle tickets $20each or $100 for 6 tickets.
the public are welcome! For more information: John or Dinner tickets $100 per person. For more information:
Linda (408) 448-4784 www.HopeMotorcycleRally.org. See Flyer on Page 25

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OCTOBER 2022 OPEN HOUSE

OCTOBER 1 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
26th ANNUAL BLACK WIDOWS POKER RUN SUTTER CREEK
SACRAMENTO American Legion Riders Meeting
Presented by Black Widows Inc. Sign in at VFW Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American
Post 67 – 2784 Stockton Blvd. 9am – 10:30am. All Legion Drive – 6:30pm.
motorcycles welcome. High/Low hand raffle and 50/50
drawing. Benefits Shriners Children’s of Northern 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
California Sacramento. For more information: www. FT BRAGG
blackwidowspokerrun.org / Jamey Ray (916) 649-2240 ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96.
OCTOBER 4-5 Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DEMO TRUCK Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230-
AUBURN 5857 / americanlegionriders96.com
Presented by C&E Auburn Indian VTwin – 12015 Shale
Ridge Road. Mark Your Calendar – Come and Ride all 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
the new models! For more information: (530) 885-5556 / MARYSVILLE
www.auburnvtwin.com. See Flyer on Page 14 MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association –
OCTOBER 8 Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The
12th ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES 111 MILE Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
MOTORCYCLE RIDE rights organization in the State of California. Please
ROCKLIN join us to learn about upcoming legislation and
Presented by The Forgotten Soldier Program. Ride starts laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more
and ends at Rocklin Harley-Davidson – 4401 Granite information: [email protected]
Drive. Registration starts at 8am. Kickstands up at 9:30am.
Advanced registration $25 p/person- 2 up $45. Day of $30 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
p/person -2 up $50. Poker ride, with lunch, music by Flat FOLSOM
Busted, raffle, chapter challenge. For more information: Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting
(530) 889-2300 / www.forgottensoldierprogram.com. Presented by Folsom HOG – Roundtable Pizza – 9500-
See Flyer on Inside Front Cover 1 Greenback Lane. Come early and have dinner, 6pm.
Organized reports and activities at 6:30pm. Share info
OCTOBER 15 on great rides, discuss upcoming events, hear the latest
FRYED BROTHERS BAND at Swabbies on the River news from the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For
SACRAMENTO more information: www.folsomhog.org / webmaster@
Presented by The Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Swabbies folsomhog.org
on the River – 5871 Garden Hwy 1pm – 5pm. Cost: $10.
Plenty of shade, tables, food, drink and motorcycle parking!
For more information: [email protected]

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4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 2rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
FAIR OAKS PENRYN
American Legion Riders Post 383 Monthly Meeting RIVER CITY BIKER BABES Meet & Greet
Presented by ALR Post 119 – 9050 Sunset Avenue. 7pm. Presented by River City Biker Babes Ladies Motorcycle Riding
Veterans Events, Activities, Function, Meetings and Club. Located at the Valencia Club - 2162 Taylor Road. 7pm
Rides. For more information: Lee Payne – Commander / FREE. Ladies? If you are interested in meeting a great
(916) 367-9620 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
2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH all brands of motorcycles. We talk about safety (which is our
PLACERVILLE number one concern), suggest areas we would like to plan
American Legion Riders Post 119 Monthly Meeting rides to, and basic motorcycle maintenance (i.e. do you know
Presented by ALR Post 119 – 4561 Greenstone Road. how to check your own oil?). Looking forward to meeting you.
6pm. Share info on rides and discuss upcoming Visit us at: http://www.meetup.com/River-City-Biker-Babes/
events. Bar opens at 5pm. For more information: Bill https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityBikerBabes/
Bryant (530) 409-8414
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN
FORESTHILL Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting
American Legion Riders Post 587 Monthly Meeting Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter 4058. Granite
Presented by ALR Post 587 – 24601 Harrison Street. Rock Grill Restaurant - 5140 Pacific St. 7pm. We welcome you
6pm. For more information: John Rouse (530) to come to our meeting and learn about our Chapter. We Ride
367-3081 and Have Fun. Note: No food service at meeting. For more
information: [email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline
4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
REDDING 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Redding HOG Chapter Meeting ALTURAS
Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s American Legion Riders Meeting
Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free Presented by Post 163 Legion Riders – The Niles – 304
to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the S. Main Street. For more information: (530) 708-2844
world’s best clams! For more information: ernie@
reddingharley-davidson.com EVERY FRIDAY
FACEBOOK
4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road
ROCKLIN Biker Church - Facebook LIVE 7pm-8pm
ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. EVERY FRIDAY
Rocklin Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm SACRAMENTO
Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 CAPITAL CITY MC Meeting at 2414 13th Street. 8pm
/ Free. Join us every Friday night for our weekly
2rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH meeting. Some are business meetings, some are just
ORANGEVALE for fun. Contact: [email protected]
CMA -ROSEVILLE Monthly Meeting
Presented by The Riders of the Cross. *NEW 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
LOCATION (until original location is repaired) Meet WOODLAND
at Denny’s Restaurant – 8841 Greenback Lane 7pm BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall
– Come early if you’re having dinner. Contact Chuck – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to
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2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by
– 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Christian Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights
Joe 707-694-5251 Chapter. Benicia Grill II - 2390 N. Texas. Order
breakfast at 8am. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. For more
ORANGEVALE information: Bill Neander / [email protected].
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Rogue Militia MC. 9250
Greenback Lane. 7pm. Come out and join us for Good 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
Times/Cold Drinks/Brotherhood. Contact: Tone (916) RENO, NV
208-8423 or Rob (916) 671-4871 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 FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
VALLEJO VACAVILLE 
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E.
– 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss
house is open to start your weekend off right, join us matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle
for our Open House night. community. We create plans, and review events and have
EVERY SATURDAY a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and Clubs.
SACRAMENTO We are also open to the communities. Glenn Phillips (707)
Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to 624-6310 / [email protected]
the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday
nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the 4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we SACRAMENTO 
enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food. MONTHLY OPEN MEETING Presented by Veterans of All
For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge Wars Riders - The Capitol Casino - 411 N 16th Street 10am
(785) 410-1015. Meetings are open to the public. For more information: Sly -
[email protected]. / www.vawriders.org
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
AUBURN BIKE NIGHTS
MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold
Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn EVERY THURSDAY
Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9:30am. Gold SACRAMENTO
Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night
members and prospective members and friends are Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC
welcome. www.goldcountryimrg.com 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

707.793.9180

7601 REDWOOD DRIVE
COTATI, CA 94931

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EUREKA OUR SPONSORS
BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North
of Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. A&M Heating and Air..................................................27
All motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack Billy’s Motorcycle Shop..............................................12
ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub...................................25
C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin .............................25
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (April-September) Cal Tire & Autoworks .................................................12
WILLITS Clinton’s Custom Cycle..............................................25
BIKE NIGHT Presented by Willits Wild Bunch – Scoops CycleInsure Agency....................................................27
Deli & Ice Cream – 110 N. Main Street. 6pm-8pm. Great Double D Steak..........................................................25
food, beverages, raffle prizes, 50/50, music by DJ Mikey Folsom-Rocklin H-D - Fallen Heroes EVENT.Inside Front
T. All bikes welcome. No bike, no problem, join the fun Cover/19
anyway. For more information: willitswildbunch@ Indian Motorcycle of Hollister - Hope Rally EVENT.....13
gmail.com Jachimowicz Law Group.............................................. 5
Kenny’s Bar & Grill.....................................................13
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Marlene & Glen’s Diner..............................................13
LODI Midnight Motors........................................................... 8
BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with Miller Built Performance Cycles..................................27
The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost MMA Toy Run EVENT................................................. 9
depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA Noble West Insurance Services..................................27
social event to get to know others that share the Omega Motorcycles....................................................27
passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool Penngrove Motorcycle Company................................. 8
tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game Reno HD - Biggest Little Bike Show EVENT.Back Cover
nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without Ride-On Motorcycles..................................................28
bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604- Roadshows - Street Vibrations Fall Rally EVENT.......17
7149 / (209) 327-8283 Road Trip Bar & Grill................................................... 9
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys....................... 1 & 31
4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (March-May) San Jose Hogwash..................................................... 8
RANCHO CORDOVA Sonoma County HD.............................................. 33-37
FRIDAY NIGHT BIKES! Presented by 41Live! – 3655 The Leatherworks.......................................................27
Omec Park Drive (Behind Recycle Row) Thunder Road Biker Church........................................ 4
5pm-10pm. Something NEW & COOL! Music – Food True Performance......................................................12
Truck – Refreshment – Raffle – Event Tickets – West Coast Leathers..................................................25
Giveaways – Show ‘n Shine – Bike Games. All Bikes
and Riders Welcome!

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