THUNDER ROADS NORCAL - January 2021

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On The Road:
Utah’s Miller

Raceway

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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal editor’s letter
385 Wales Drive #B
Folsom, CA 95630 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thank God that 2020 is over and lets all pray
Office: 530.368.6579 or 530.305.7992 that 2021 is a year of health and good fortune for all - especially for
Fax: 530-831-4758 those who were negatively impacted financially or physically from
Email: [email protected] the pandemic and all of the ways that it has harmed so many people. As
Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com business owners that spend the majority of our time dealing with other
small businesses, we had a firsthand view of just how devastating this has
Northern California been to so many people out there. It was heartbreaking to watch many
State Editors / Owners owners who put everything on the line for an opportunity to create or fulfill
their dreams, just to lose it all due to circumstances out of their control.
Stan & Terri Hill Listening to the pain in their voices as they would share that there was
no other choice than to lay off their hard working employees. Knowing
On The Cover: that our government would more than likely fail those employees by not
completing their promise to offer unemployment benefits they are due
Nol Van Zwieten / Cissy Johnston on a Harley-Davidson Sidecar. Miller Raceway in Utah just for times like this. Keep in mind that those benefits are paid for by
Photo by Wild Bill Hill - WILD-BILLS.com. Article on Pages 14-15. the employer and the employee through payroll deductions otherwise
understood as a tax. Then realizing the trickledown effect it would have on
Art Director/Layout & Design every supplier that they worked with and their employees. On and on the
Meredith Hancock – Hancock Media devastation was unrelenting for so many.
But this is a new year and with the vaccine on its way, we should soon see
Contributing Writers an end to the devastating government mandates. Now I do not want to
get too far off into the weeds about whether we should wear a mask, take
Ride Destination the vaccine or not or who did or did not handle the situation correctly. As
Chuck & Cindy Loseth Americans we can all agree to disagree on those things. However being
an American does have some personal responsibility that goes along with
Thunder Road Biker Church it.
Pastor Johnny Lujan History is a great teacher and our founders understood how dangerous
it was for the government to have too much power over the citizens.
On The Road Remember it is (We The People) that have the power - unless we willingly
Roxanne & Wild Bill Hill or unwittingly give it away. So unless you are an adult child that wants to
be told what to do at every turn and really believe that our elected officials
Biker Band Revue should rule over you like dictators - we have a responsibility to ensure that
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios all pre-pandemic freedoms are returned to the people. History will show
us that our government will try its best to keep as much of the control they
Road Trippin’ were able to pry away from us as possible, more than likely by use of fear.
Gary & Mary Hoffman We have already heard some in prominent positions talk about continuing
to wear masks and social distance after most have been vaccinated.
Open Road Toon They will continue to try to scare you to keep their power, so now is the
Don ‘Thunder’ Baggett time to listen to what those officials say and start firing or throwing out of
office people that insist on having control over you. I totally understand
If You Can See What I Can See … any business out there that followed the guidelines to the best of their
You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley ability. The truth is that most small businesses have very limited financial
capabilities and the state and its minion agencies on the other hand have
Cyndee Reed Van Hooser unlimited capabilities to fine a small business into oblivion leaving them
standing alone to face down an overwhelming adversary.
Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins My hope is that we can all come together collectively to support small
Russell “Raz” Holder businesses. Our elected officials should start to fear for their jobs soon if
these draconian mandates continue much past the first of the year. But
Frank Medicine Wolf Springer it is up to us…We The People to hold them accountable, if they do not do
the right thing by the people. Ok I am now officially stepping off of my soap
Contributing Photographers box and thank you for reading it this far.
Billie Wilson / Billie The Kid Photography
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If you are a Biker, and to that, I mean an Old School Biker and have And it’s not only toy runs where Bikers give their charity as Bikers are
come from the Biker world, you will know that Charity is built into our giving all year long to thousands of charities. Every HOG ride, there is a
DNA. The Biker community, as far as I am concerned, consists of non-profit that benefits from the proceeds. Bikers visit hospitals, elderly
some of the most charitable demographics known to man. It is by no homes, give turkey dinners, help homeless shelters, help other Biker
coincidence that Charity rounds out our 8th rule of the Old School Biker families in need, and serve at thousands of organizations each and every
etiquette. The other 7 rules are what makes us old school Bikers, but it is year. I myself am proud and grateful to have the ability to give of what I
the 8th rule that defines what’s inside of every true Biker. Rule #8 – Charity have to others. To me it is not charity, it is the opportunity to pay back the
blessings I have received from so many throughout my journey.
There is no larger group that gives to the Muscular Dystrophy Association As we kick-off a New Year, we have an amazing opportunity to help
than Bikers. Every year, Harley-Davidson riders volunteer their time to someone local in need. Everyone reading this magazine can be a part
visit nearly 80 MDA summer camps held for thousands of kids affected of it. Locally (Rocklin) we have an elderly widow (Loretta), whose roof is
by muscle disease across the country. Riders host BBQ’s, give sidecar dilapidated and leaking water. This poor widow cannot afford a new roof,
rides, provide temporary tattoos, and let the kids sit on their bikes for so Thunder Road Church and some other partnered ministries are raising
a photo opportunity. Harley-Davidson started this history of giving and the much-needed funds to purchase all the materials needed to bless her
helping these special kids back in 1980. From the very first meeting, the with a surprise of a new roof. We will provide all the labor from a roofing
relationship took off and every year it is the highlight of every child with contractor to acquire the permits and their expertise. If you would like to
muscular dystrophy. The first year Harley-Davidson approached the MDA, be part of this project and make a tax-deductible donation, 100% of your
they raised $185,000.00. To date, Harley-Davidson and riders from all donation will go to “The Menendez Roof Project”. Designate a check or
over the world have raised a whopping $84.2 million dollars, which many cash to the project and you will be part of this huge blessing. She does
of the riders reading this article have participated in. not know we are doing this, so at the end of the project we will bless her
Locally throughout the holidays, there are many toy runs that raise with a $0.00 invoice. Like and follow us on Facebook to follow along with
thousands of dollars and thousands of toys are donated for needy kids. the project.
We have built hundreds of shiny new bicycles, strapped a crazy number of Giving and charity has always been and will always be a huge part for the
toys to our bikes, and loaded our saddle bags with food for those in need. I Biker lifestyle. I pray each and every day for Bikers and that our heritage
personally remember attending my first MMA Toy Run the year I got out of lives on in a positive way. As we prepare our hearts for 2021, remember
the Navy in 1985. My saddle bags were filled with much more than toys in the charity of others before yourself. There is always someone in need
those days, but my heart was still filled with charity. I’ll never forget riding that you may have the opportunity to help, and sometimes it’s as easy as
to the front of the State Capitol building that freezing December morning lending an ear and a smile. Charity my friends is a character trait that can
and seeing the huge mountain of donated toys that was at least 15-20 feet only come from God. Blessings!
tall. A sight I will never forget! The military trucks were also present waiting Charity – Old School Biker Etiquette #8.
to be filled, Santa’s sleigh was always on hand and the streets were filled Mathew 25:35-40 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and
with thousands of Bikers. There was joy in the air, salvation army band you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
playing Christmas songs and we were all there for one reason only, to give I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me.
charity for those less fortunate and in need. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ “Then these righteous ones will reply,
I never missed an Auburn Toy run that always started at Carlo and ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and
Emma’s C&E Auburn Harley as it was named back then, and then a week give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or
later heading back up to the Nevada City Toy Run. Come rain or shine, naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison
our commitment to the kids and to charity never stopped us. I remember and visit you?’ “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to
riding to Auburn one year in a monsoon like down pour. My wife looked at one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
me as I was about to ride out of a nice dry garage and said I should really
stay home. My reply was “I made a commitment and a little rain never hurt “Never Ride Alone”
anyone”. When I got to C&E there were few riders, but me and the FatBoy Pastor Johnny Lujan
were there as promised. The monsoon-like rain storm never lightened up
and when I finally went to leave, the bike had a hard time starting due to
so much water gushing down over the bike. I put a trash bag under my
leathers and had a couple other Bikers help me keep the battery charged
as I cranked away as it finally chocked, sputtered and finally started. I
rode the 30 miles back home as people staired at me like I was some
crazy man. It is one my most memorable Toy Runs.

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RIDE PRIDE CORRECTION:

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RIDE DESTINATION:

Hollister – Mt Hamilton – Alum Rock

San Luis Reservoir

Iwanted to ride CA130, so we mapped out a big loop that with rocks and an occasional large crop of trees. There
would cover a lot of the area north of Hollister. Friday are a lot of animals to be seen - cows, horses, donkeys…
morning, we headed up CA25 to CA156. Turning east and goats. Speaking of goats, a large pack of them were
this road took us to CA152 and eventually the San Luis blocking the road at one point as we rolled up slowly and
Reservoir and I5 (42 mi). The air was crisp and clear as we they began to spread out, with the exception of two of them.
rode through the rolling hills, shimmering gold in the morning They reluctantly backed up a bit and stood there looking at
sun. We enjoyed the views the reservoir offered and then us as we came to a stop. Cindy was taking some photos
steered north on I5 to Patterson (75 mi) for some nice open and we started to get a sense that these two might want
country – while in Patterson, we grabbed breakfast at Jack’s to knock heads....with us. Helmets or not, we decided it
before starting our trek west. A quick right off Diablo Canyon might be wise to gitty-up. We didn’t want to end up being
Rd puts you on Del Puerto Canyon Rd/CA130. The next the “butt” of any jokes. Take note, there are a few stretches
20 or so miles will take you through hilly canyons peppered where the squirrel population increases, some of the young-

Billy Goats
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Hollister

uns may want to cross in front of you. Del Puerto Canyon in 1888, making this year the 125th anniversary. Lick
comes to a “T” at Mines Rd and you’ll take a left and head worked in South America for a period making pianos before
towards San Jose. The next 30 miles or so are twists and coming to San Francisco and making a fortune in real
switchbacks galore. You climb up Mt. Hamilton (4200 feet) estate. He convinced a chocolate confectioner in Peru to
to the Lick Observatory (121 mi) and then down the other move to SF also, Domingo Ghirardelli. After getting down
side into the valley. Yikes! I wonder if anyone has counted the mountain, we stopped for a quick butt break in Alum
the number of turns on this stretch? I saw one reference say Rock (140 mi). Nice little town. Refreshed, we hopped on
365. Don’t know if that is official. And I believe that is only up 680 South, then 101 South and rode on to Morgan Hill (162
the west side. But if you like to turn, this is the road for you. mi) - we visited House of Thunder H-D. We liked how things
Here’s some trivia about the Observatory, it was financed were laid out and the friendly sales staff there. Shopping
by the richest man in California at the time, James Lick (he complete, it was back out on 101 and our return to Hollister
used to own Catalina Island in SoCal). It is the world’s first (189 mi). Life was good!
permanently occupied mountaintop observatory. Previously,
observatories were built inside cities. It went into operation Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth

Graffiti Rock On Del Puerto Canyon Rd

House of Thunder
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Ihad tried to warn my Road Dog of the route he had better” the husband said----
chosen to make his ride to the Sturgis Rally.  “But its 160 and onto the pavement the still
miles shorter”, his empirical answer to my protest.   He affected woman pulled away
had set his mind on a southerly route, which took him on her motorcycle.
through hundreds of miles of high desert basin, across the
Salt Flats of Utah and then again through southern ‘waste It took only a bit of time
lands’ of Wyoming… during the first week of August – in the before my Road Dog caught
middle of a blazing hot summer in Western America.  After up to the pair.  Less than 5
a late morning start, somewhere within the first few hundred miles down the road, into a
miles across the eastern deserts of Oregon in a parching long curve, their bikes were by
wind at 80 mph, out of desperation he had already drank the side of the road again…
every drop of water from his bottle and eventually attempted The husband’s motor was
to quench his body’s cry for moisture by pulling alongside propped on its kickstand a
a field and flopping down into an irrigation ditch. The water hundred yards beyond hers. 
cooled his core temperature, but there was nothing to quench Crumpled in a wad enmeshed
his body’s screaming cry of internal thirst. Muddy water with the solid steel guard rail
filled with fertilizer and every type of malicious element was was the woman’s bike.  The young man sat weeping with his
present in the tens of thousands of gallons- but not a single wife’s head in his lap where he had pulled her body away
drop of potable water for another 50 miles.  The importance from the twisted metal and huge pool of blood. It was a
of drinkable water became an awareness at that moment scene of profound grief. She had been dead before he ever
one would have thought to be his pinnacle of all reasonable gotten back to her.   The state of the terror inflicted on her
experiences. However important as water was to him in body was almost beyond my friend’s ability to withstand in
that moment, 6 days later he was to become involved in the that moment.
ultimate sacrifice to bad hydration choices
The curve was not quick or difficult; just a long, even curve
 After arriving at Buffalo Chip, my friend’s body took three on a safe road, in good weather.   What was apparent was
days of heavy rest and gallons of fluids to reach a reasonable the result of the effect of the massive dehydration which still
level of recuperation.  All the fun of the Sturgis experience had control of her fine senses.  She had come in either too
was driven out of that year’s ride by two bad choices—route fast, or lacked the strength to roll her motor into the curve
and hydration.  A couple of days later, rising only to a point and she had washed into the steel and wooden posts of
of knowing he needed to be home as soon as possible, he the ride rail.  Not unlike freezing to death, or high mountain
took the highway north through Montana. hypoxia: the first thing to go in dehydration heat sickness is
the brain’s ability to continue to reason adequately.    
A hundred miles into the Big Sky state he pulled over and
stopped his motor alongside two other bikes.  A husband and In both of the situations of roadside peril, the lack of proper
wife were sitting on the ground, the wife was pale as a ghost, caution had been a dangerous choice. One rider had all the
except for her face which shown of extreme heat sickness…. water in the world to drink if he would have had something to
My guy quickly pulled out a tarp, fashioned a shade and helped purify the field water, the others had all the water in the world
the husband recline his wife.  He retrieved a new gallon jug and neglected to get it and use it before they rode away in the
of water off his bike and implored her to drink as much as heat. Two good choices which could have easily been made.
she could.  His recent experience was a driving force in trying
to help this young woman. The point at which her body had Thirsty?   73% of your brain and heart are made of it…
settled into the illness was profound, yet she appeared to so is 83% of your lungs, 79% of your kidneys… even your
improve a bit over time.  “You need to just lay here until you bones are 31% of what your thirst is telling you to get … get
feel a lot better”…. “No I’ll be alright, I just needed to rest a it now or you are going to suffer—or possibly die.   WATER!!! 
bit” she muttered.  “We’ll stop up the road and get her feeling Roughly 75% of your total body is the thing that pours out of
your tap at home and without it you spin out of control and the

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‘dust to dust’ thing happens.  button will quickly produce enough 2.5ppm of Sodium hypo-

Unfortunately lack of water chlorite and hydrogen peroxide to purify from one quart to

is not the only thing that can five gallons of water automatically.  How…?   Two 30 dose

put you in the dust… ‘Water, small onboard containers hold regular kitchen salt.  A pinch

water everywhere- and not a of the salt added to a bit of water when placed inside the

drop to drink”. Although this H2gO is transformed by the electrical element powered by

line from the “Rhyme of the the onboard rechargeable battery; to create the purifying

Ancient Mariner” was a lament product required to treat all of the water in your container. 

over nothing but salt water as One charge of the battery by the onboard solar panel on the

far as could be seen, yet even H2gO or from a wall socket USB connector will last a bit over

on land this can often be the a week at 10 gallons per day -- an average family’s use--

call of a desperate person or up to75 gallons all at once before a new charge will be

in a wilderness situation. necessary.   Quick, simple and effective against bacteria and

Clear water may be present; but in many cases you better virus in the water you use.  The H2gO Prime unit is capable

keep your lips to yourself or suffer the result.  Giardia and of producing 5ppm of the Chlorite and peroxide mix to kill

cryptosporidium are two parasites that can debilitate even the additional protozoa found in horrible water conditions in

the strongest man with as many as 4,600 hospitalizations undeveloped countries.  The unit produces the same chlorine

in the U.S. annually from the first, and as many as 48,000 based compound that water purification plants utilize to kill

deaths around the world each year from the latter.  The old pathogens in your city water system.  It’s like taking your

axe that ‘water running fast over rocks is okay to drink’ can kitchen tap on the road with you.

lead the uninformed right to the hospital. Yep, water is not In years past, I have witnessed the insanely devastating
just water--- the wrong water can certainly lead to a dirt nap. and horribly long term circumstance of a family member
If my buddy had fallen the screaming call to get moisture suffering Giardia infection from a single slug of water from
inside his body immediately, he would have been at least a clear stream.  I have made it a priority since then to keep
momentarily satiated—but could have destroyed himself my drinking water as safe as possible.  Often this process
from within by drinking the untreated liquid. was time consuming and required a bulky filter unit to affect

Dehydration of as little as 1% can bring on a headache that a small amount of clean water.  The H2Go water filter is

a couple of glasses of water will cure.  Even if a person is not ‘Motor Touring’ compact that allows me a massive amount

sweating, the breath you exhale rids your body of moisture.  of drinkable water with minimal time, little effort and from a

Wind across your skin pulls body moisture away at an purifying unit so tiny it can fit in a shirt pocket.  H2gO…it goes

amazing rate.  Lethargy, fatigue, confusion, delirium …down with me everywhere now. 

goes Frazier!  A very bad end obviously can result from lack My friend survived his poor choice, the lady rider died as
of water!  But, of course this is the worst case scenario… the result her choice… the foundation of both situations were
as happened with the unfortunate riders my buddy met in the same… lack of water.  Buy as ,many bottles as you will
Montana as he road west from Sturgis.  Good drinkable need--- AND  take them with you, or take an H2gO Global to
water was readily available to these other riders at most produce safe drinkable water from ANYWHERE along the
exits—but they made a fatal mistake that easily could have road.  At $99 U.S. it is a very modest price to pay for the
been avoided.  They never considered the most important possibility to save your comfort…and even save your life! 
element a body requires--- sufficient drinkable water.  You can’t live without it.    I’ll drink to that!

As most places you will visit probably have some source

of water, in our civilized society our lack of concern for its Article and photos contributed by Frank Medicine Wolf
requirement has been lulled to a point of complacency.  Springer - “Think a Good Thought”
For riders in Eastern America, the proximity to a human

population with drinkable water is simply an afterthought

due to the density of the number of people per square mile.

But in Western America an accessible safe water source for

motorcycle riders can be hours in between!  As a general rule

we carry enough water to cover us from place to place--- but

as my Road Dog found that is not always the case.  Summer

heat and wind can ruin you faster than you may be able to

get to a reliably clean water source.  However, with a small

devise not much larger than a pack of smokes, and for the

cost of a little table salt, you can purify up to 32,000 gallons

of water from almost any stream or pond you may ride by …

it’s that simple.

The H2gO Purifier Global (www.h2gopurifier.com) is
pocket sized, weighs just 3.8 ounces and with a click of a

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ONTHE ROAD: Utah’s Miller Raceway
With Roxanne & Wild Bill Hill

At a steady 70 mph on I-80 East for 8 hours, you’ll find yourself at Miller Raceway in Utah. It’s

just 100 miles past the Bonneville Salt Flats. It’s always a good idea to get gas when you can

because there is not a lot out there on the open road across Nevada. About 35 minutes from

Salt Lake City, Miller Raceway is a motorcycle, auto, bicycle, and kart racing facility located just

outside Tooele, Utah. It is one of the best race tracks in North America. With a very technical

2.24-mile track featuring 14 turns including the 50-foot wide, 9-degree last turn that launches Photo, Story +
Layout
racers down the front straight. One of the longest-running annual events and the most exciting

events is the Bonneville Vintage Grand Prix. The race is put on by the American Historic Racing By Roxanne
& Wild Bill Hill
Motorcycle Association which transforms the track will be into a rolling museum.

Nol Van Zwieten and Cissy Walker
letting it all hang out on this very
rare Harley-Davidson Sidecar

Sidecars and vintage road racing motorcycles from the 1930s to the 1980s will be tearing up the track for three days.

The event kicked off with a practice day on Friday, followed by racing on both Saturday and Sunday, all on the 2.2-mile

East Course. Following morning practice sessions, racing started at noon on both days, with 10 races scheduled each

day. Included in the event was the extremely popular

Le Mans-start “Battle of the CB-160s” race. To start this

race, the 30-40 racers must run across the track to a “bike

Team RGM’s holder,” bump-start their motorcycle, then get it on.
driver+ multi-time .

champion Rick

Murray +

Ova Risa on the

last turn

The Superside America modern racing sidecar is very different from vintage sidecars. The sidecar is an integral part of
the machine, the wheels are wide with a flat profile and the whole machine is very low, with the engine behind the driver.
The front suspension and steering is very similar to a Formula 1 chassis. The front wheel is connected to the chassis
with steel wishbones. Using a link system connecting the handlebar to the steering hub. This means the steering is done
by turning the wheel directly, without any gearing. Adjustments allow different settings to be applied to the front wheel.

Ozzie’s BMW sidecar is a 1954 500cc RennSport factory racer

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Nol Van Zwieten’s 80 cubic inch 6 speed HD Sidecar

Nol Van Zwieten of Portland, Oregon from Dutch Trash Racing built this Harley-Davidson powered vintage sidecar. One of
only four Harley sidecars out there. Nol was an off-road sidecar racer and successful top fuel drag racer back in Holland.

Craig Schmidt and Brad Phillips
BoxerCafe’s 900cc Sidecar

BMW Air cooled 900cc
5 speed, 67 hp at 6,500 rpm
The Bakker Motorsports, Barnett equipped sidecar built by Bob Bakker. The machine was ridden
by AMA Hall of Famer Larry Coleman

and multi record holder Warren Ryan at the BUB Speed Trials at The Salt Flats two days earlier. They re-wrote the class
record this year. Running in the SCBG 1350 class (SideCar Blown Gas) the Suzuki Hayabusa powered machine moved the
record from 143 mph to 158.161 mph. The team was also able to breach the 160 mph mark with a pass of 162 mph.

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Jus Brothers Nomads MC arrive on the Plaza

On December 6th in Humboldt County, UBNC outgoing Prez Vince Campbell
UBNC Coast held the oldest Toy Run and new VP Ethan Jacobs
in the state of California. Hundreds
showed up to support the event, which provides
much needed toys for the children helped out by
the Eureka Mission. In these especially trying
times it, warms the heart to see our motorcycle
community come together for the kids. Elections
were held at the event for UBNC Coast officers.
Congrats to the new officers, you have some
mighty big shoes to fill.

Article and photos contributed by Tina Oakland

Lots of smiling faces Joyful attendees Hundreds showed up to support

Santa Chaplain Ken had help Souix and Jethro Fog Dogs
passing out candy canes Prez and Treasurer
from 2 sweet ladies

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SPECS

Bike: 1991 Harley-Davidson FXRSC
Builder/Owner: Victor Tallent
Engine: S&S
Ignition: Dyna
Displacement: 113
Carburetor: S&S
Air Cleaner: S&S
Pipes: Thunder Header
Primary: H-D
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Frame: H-D
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Powdercoat: Applied Coating

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Veterans Day

Veterans WWII Jeeps

Ilove good old American Ingenuity. We are truly a the ways to show appreciation, there was a social
country that is great at problem solving. Here we distancing motorcycle ride along the parade route, an
are, in a pandemic, facing all kinds of challenges, online streaming of individual veteran profiles, and a
including changes on how to celebrate our Veterans Veterans Day special on television. Unfortunately,
on Veterans Day. many small cities and towns do not have the ability to
host an event like this. Sadly in the year of 2020, the
We are thankful for the Veterans who have served American favorite Veterans Day traditional parade was
and those who are currently serving our country. We cancelled in so many of those small towns. What were
are also thankful for the sacrifices they have made we supposed to do?
so that we can live free. Over the years, there have
been many ways Americans celebrate and show our Well, just like in New York City, an idea was conceived
appreciation. The Veterans Day Parade is an annual on how the small town community could honor our local
parade held in most cities and towns across the nation. Veterans, celebrate together and still comply with local
social distancing mandates. A parade of vehicles was
Every year New York City hosts their America’s organized by the Visiting Angels. They are a senior
Parade. The parade is produced by the United independent living homecare organization. We were
War Veterans Council. Hundreds of thousands of invited to participate. The military themed event was
spectators usually line Fifth Avenue waiting to salute actually a drive-by caravan that traveled throughout
our military with honor. This parade is known to be the El Dorado County, visiting five different senior living
largest Veterans Day Parade in the United States of residence facilities. The caravan cruised up and down
America. The America’s Parade began in 1919, but the streets of each facility. They knew in advance
the history of this parade traces back to the parades that the caravan was coming and they were ready.
organized by veterans of the American Revolution and Residents lined the streets outdoors, waiting with
the War of 1812. The America’s Parade was held in excitement. As we rode by saluting, waving, honking
New York City this year, but with a new concept. Among

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Bill Bryant’s Bike Here we are .. Waving
Riding through the Residences Family Name on the Veteran Wall
Arriving

along with a few World War II Jeeps, a National Guard
Humvee, members of the Cameron Park Corvette Club,
members of a Historical Vehicle Club and there was a
Boat towed by a Truck. Most of the vehicles, including
the motorcycles, were proudly flying flags and were
decorated by signs with messages of appreciation.
What a great greeting we received as we rode down the
hill and saw the main building decorated with balloons.
We heard patriotic music playing and there were many
seniors outdoors waiting for our arrival. We also visited
residents in Cameron Park at Ponte Palmero and
Eskaton, Gold Country Retirement Center and Eskaton
in Placerville. The last stop on the route was at the El
Dorado Veterans Service Office where we rode past
their striking Veterans Memorial with 11 flags flying.

The ride to get to the residences took us through

town, around the hills of Placerville, and along back

Celebrating Veterans Day roads. We passed part of the El Dorado Trail and saw

the memorial marker placed for Deputy Brian Ishamael,

and saying thank you to them, they waved back and EOW Oct 23, 2019. Seeing this memorial while on this

said thank you to us. Gratitude and appreciation was ride of appreciation, was a special moment for me. I

shown by the senior veterans, senior residents, and am the granddaughter of an Officer Down. Heading

all of the parade participants. Even as we were riding back we rode through downtown Placerville, right past

through town, not on facility grounds, people waved and a veteran memorial I hadn’t noticed before. There is a

honked showing appreciation to the Caravan Parade of dedication to All Veterans with 21 plaques that honor

Vehicles. the local servicemen who made the ultimate service

The caravan started in El Dorado Hills with line up as a result of the Vietnam War. We finished up the
next to the first site visited, El Dorado Estates. The day with lunch in Placerville, joined by three Old Timer
caravan was led by the Visiting Angels, and followed Veterans who had great stories to share with us. We
by approximately 25 motorcycles with riders from always enjoy our time on the bike. Curt and I welcome
American Legion Riders #119, Sierra Thunder HOG, you to ride with us.

Folsom HOG, and Sierra Riders. The Dept. of Veteran Article and photos contributed by Cyndee Reed Van Hooser
Affairs Information truck was behind the motorcycles,

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I just saw a FB status.....Lonely man seeks wife for the Four worms were placed in four separate test tubes:
New Year 2021. 1st one in beer
He had 265 replies within 5 minutes of posting, all of 2nd one in wine
them saying, “You can have mine!” 3rd one in whiskey
4th one in mineral water
-------------------------------------------------------------- The next day the Teacher shows the results:
So, Bubba is in a more upscale bar than the one he All of the worms were dead except for the worms that
frequents in his hood. were placed in the mineral water. They were
There’s 2 very ‘big boned’ women sitting a few barstools alive and healthy.
down and he asks, “Really cool accents, are you two The Teacher asks, “What do we learn from this
ladies from Scotland?” experiement class?”
One of them yells back, “It’s Wales, you fookin’ idiot.” Lil’ Joey is bout’ jumping out of his seat waving his hand
So, Bubba yells back, “O.K. then, are you two Whales around.
from Scotland?” The Teacher is very reluctant, but decides to take the
Bubba woke up dazed and in the hospital. risk. “Yes, Lil’ Joey, what did we learn?”
The Doctor prescribed a Night School Geography class. Lil’ Joey proudly announces, “Whoever drinks beer, wine
and whisky will never have to worry about
-------------------------------------------------------------- having worms.”
Kids now a days: “Shut up Mom!”
Mom’s status: she shuts up. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Me, back in the day: Shut up Mom! Bubba’s on a date and he gets out his wallet and hands
Me: Wh--Where am I? his date $20. She looks at him and says, “what is this
Doctor: ‘You’re in the E.R. -- It’s taken us 6 hours to for?” Bubba said, “you said you was sellin’ it.” The girl
remove this shoe, from literally, up your ass”. throws the $20. at him, gets out and slams the truck
door. “You idiot, I said that I was celibate.”
--------------------------------------------------------------
Dating a Church Girl is the Best! --------------------------------------------------------------
I cheat, she finds out, we pray together and blame A kid in the park informed me smoking was bad for you.
Everything on the devil. Win/Win. So I popped his balloon with my cigarette and told him so
was talking to strangers.
--------------------------------------------------------------
So glad I don’t have a thigh gap. --------------------------------------------------------------
Almost dropped my phone in the toilet but my Beotch at the bar last night totally drunk and screams out
thighs were like, nah girl, we gots you. “Men only want one thing and it’s just disgusting!”, guy at
the end of the bar, even drunker yells out “Then wash it!”.
-------------------------------------------------------------
When your “Mom Voice” is so loud that even your ---------------------------------------------------------------
neighbors get up and brush their teeth and get dressed. Blonde on a plane very nervously asks the Flight
Attendant, “How often do planes crash?”. The Flight
------------------------------------------------------------- Attendant calmly replies “Just once, honey.”
After the bar closed for the night, this chick was getting in
her car, headed for the after-hours club, when two guys ---------------------------------------------------------------
pulled up in a truck and one hollers at her, “Excuse me, Please keep my family in your thoughts. We just found
do you have a pen?” and she yells, “Yes, I do” and the out that my uncle is addicted to viagra.
guys yells, “Well you best be getting back to it before the My aunt has been taking it hard.
Farmer sees you’re missing.”
---------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------- Double sleeves used to mean that you were a hard core
Bubba’s sitting on his front porch w/ his sister, and Biker and if provoked, could easily kill.
she looks all sad and tells him this guy she was w/ last Nowadays it means you’re a Chef who makes a lovely
night said she gave him crabs. pork belly with a balsamic drizzle.
Bubba says, “well, I don’t know him, but what did he
expect for ten bucks......lobster?” ---------------------------------------------------------------
HAPPY 2021 ALL YOU FUN LOVING BIKERS!

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This Is WhoRussBrownMotorcycleAttorneys: Provided by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
We Are, This Is Blog by Janet Blackall
What We Do!

Blackall Racings’ story is simple
and to the point like any well-
planned military assault mission.
When Janet’s husband Tony was
unexpectedly separated from the Naval
Special Forces he returned home
as something other than himself. He
turned to unhealthy habits; drinking
too much, arguing with anything that
had a pulse, and removed himself from
his family and friends; typical struggles
for transitioning veterans. He became
consumed with guilt, regret, and
feelings of inadequacy. The final straw
was when Tony hadn’t left the house in
over a month. Janet, being a service-
connected disabled veteran who went
through something similar herself 15
years prior when she separated from
the Marine Corps, knew she had to
step in and pull him from the darkness.
She had to help him find his passion,
something that would give him purpose
and fulfillment.

Several years prior to Tony’s Navy
service he had raced motorcycles
professionally. So Tony went and
purchased a sportbike leave in the garage; planning to sit, stare, polish,
and ponder the what-ifs. The reality is, Tony immediately got invited out
to the local track and was riding with the riders he used to race with and
surprisingly was keeping up with them. Janet started to notice a significant
change in Tony as he became more involved in the riding community, he
was becoming that father and husband she remembered and fell in love
with.

The following year, with his wife’s support, Tony set a goal to get his
professional race license reinstated and compete at Road America. Tony
met his goal and far exceeded it by racing in 3 professional races that
year. During that time Janet was introduced to her first professional race at
Road America and was instantly hooked. She loved the small community,
the close connection with the fans, and the energy in the atmosphere it
was like no other. With Janet’s aspirations to run her own business one
day; Blackall Racing LLC was started in July of 2019.

During Blackall Racing’s infancy, Janet and Tony reflected on how the mentality that life is short and tomorrow isn’t a guarantee, the Blackall
much this race team really helped them and the huge opportunity that Racing team is currently training hard and building their 2021 program to
existed to help other veterans. The original business plan has changed race the full MotoAmerica circuit with an expanded hospitality suite and
and evolved over time as most do. The one consistent goal that has returning the #patriotpackages initiative. Next blog post we will meet the
always remained the same, Blackall Racing is about helping veterans and rest of the team and what drives them to be apart of Blackall Racing, and
promoting patriotism. talk about their non-profit partners and how you can help. Join the fight in
helping veterans and with the #patriotpackages initiative at our website,
As a self-funded, (through retirement accounts and the downsizing of BlackballRacing.Com. Also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and
their house) privateer team, Blackall Racing had only 2 goals for the 2020 YouTube to stay up to date with the team.
MotoAmerica season. The first goal was to ride their 2017. Yamaha YZFR-
6 for the full MotoAmerica circuit. The second goal was while doing so, to
collect 200 #patriotpackages; packed from each one of the tracks and
send the care packages out to the 3-126 infantry Army National Guard unit
that is currently forward deployed for 18 months. Even with the COVID-19
obstacles that happened this year, the Mission was accomplished!

Blackall Racing finished 21st in the nation with a personal best of 11th www. RussBrown.com
place at the Ridge in Washington State on August 27-30th 2020. Using

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FEBRUARY 2021 JUNE 2021

FEBRUARY 21 JUNE 4-6
106th Annual CAPAY VALLEY ALMOND FESTIVAL STREET VIBRATIONS Spring Rally
CAPAY RENO, NEVADA
Presented by Road Trip Bar & Grill – 2489 State Hwy 16. Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle
12pm – 4pm Food and Live Music. For more information: rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands,
(530) 796-3777 / www.roadtripbg.com bike show, poker run, scavenger hunt, slow bike races,
stunt shows and more than 100 vendors. Staged in
MARCH 2021 downtown Reno, Reno Harley-Davidson, Virginia City,
Carson Harley-Davidson, Carson Motorsports, Lake Tahoe.
MARCH 27 For more information: [email protected]
12th Annual RABBIT RUN
MARYSVILLE JULY 2021
Presented by Sisters of Scota Womens Motorcycle Club.
Sign-Ins:9am-10am. Gold Eagle Market#2 - 11269 Loma JULY 2-4
Rica Rd. $20per person / $30 couple. Run Pin to the first HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY
50 participants. For 12 years, Sisters of Scota W.M.C a HOLLISTER
501(c)(3) has hosted the Rabbit Run fundraiser benefiting Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle
EA Family services a 501(c)(3) corporation and Foster rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands,
Family Agency to help foster children attend summer camp, bike show, slow bike races, stunt shows and more than
at Camp Rockin “U”. Festivities include pancake breakfast 100 vendors. Staged in downtown Hollister. For more
and bike blessing by Christian Motorcyclist Association, a information: [email protected]
Pack ride to Lake Francis RV Resort -13919 Lake Francis
Road in Dobbins. Live music by the Swankmasters, ride- SEPTEMBER 2021
in bike show, raffles and a specially prepared holiday
luncheon. Rain or shine. For more information: SEPTEMBER 23-26
Banshee (530) 740-3258 / banshee_soswmc@hotmail. STREET VIBRATIONS Fall Rally
com RENO, NEVADA
Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle
MARCH 28 rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands,
28th Annual PALM SUNDAY BIKE BLESSING bike show, poker run, scavenger hunt, slow bike races,
HOLLISTER stunt shows and more than 100 vendors. Staged in
Presented by Top Hatters of Hollister. Check in at Hollister downtown Reno, Reno Harley-Davidson, Virginia City,
Power Sports – 411 San Felipe Road. Carson Harley-Davidson, Carson Motorsports, Lake Tahoe.
11am – 1pm. $10 for commemorative medal & meal. ALL For more information: [email protected]
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OPEN HOUSE 4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
NORTH SACRAMENTO
2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH MMA Division 14 Monthly Meeting
SUTTER CREEK Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Swiss Buda –
American Legion Riders Meeting 2342 Fruitridge Rd. 7pm
Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
Legion Drive – 6:30pm. rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to
1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights
FT BRAGG to ride free.
ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96. 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison EL DORADO
Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230-5857 / MMA Division 21 Monthly Meeting
americanlegionriders96.com Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Poor Red’s -
1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6221 Pleasant Valley Rd 7pm
FORTUNA The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
MMA Division 3 Monthly Meeting rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Funky learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights
Monkey Restaurant – 1875 Riverwalk Dr. 6:30pm The to ride free.
Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights
organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to REDDING
ride free. Redding HOG Chapter Meeting
2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s
MARYSVILLE Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free
MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – NEW world’s best clams! For more information: ernie@
LOCATION Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The reddingharley-davidson.com
Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights
organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to ROCKLIN
ride free. For more information: [email protected] Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting
3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter. Mountain Mikes
FOLSOM Pizza - 5505 Whitney Blvd #2F. 7pm. We will be organizing our
Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Ride Calendar. Bring your ideas. Arrive early if you want to eat.
Presented by Folsom HOG – Round Table Pizza – 9500 For more information: [email protected]
Greenback Lane – Unit 1. 7pm-8:30pm For more information:
www.folsomhog.org / [email protected] 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH ELK GROVE
PENRYN MMA Division 2 Monthly Meeting
MMA Division 16 Monthly Meeting Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Barn Café -
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Valencia Club 8976 Grant Line Rd. 7pm The Modified Motorcycle Association
– 2162 Taylor Rd. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of
is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation
California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free.
and laws that affect our rights to ride free.

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4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EVERY SATURDAY
CHICO SACRAMENTO
MMA Division 23 Monthly Meeting Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Sierra Steel the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday
Harley Davidson – 1501 Mangrove Ave. 7pm. The Modified nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the
Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights organization MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we
in the State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food.
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge
(785) 410-1015.

4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
PALO CEDRO AUBURN
MMA Division 24 Monthly Meeting MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Goodtimes Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin
Pizza – 22049 Old 44 Drive 8734. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9:30am. Gold Country IMRG is open to
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State all motorcycle brands. All members and prospective members
of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and friends are welcome. www.goldcountryimrg.com
and laws that affect our rights to ride free.
3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD
ROCKLIN MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian
ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter. Benicia Grill
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. II - 2390 N. Texas. Order breakfast at 8am. Announcements at
Rocklin Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. (Note:
Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 Feb & May we do weekend events, so no breakfast meeting
then.) For more information: Bill Neander / billneander@gmail.
EVERY FRIDAY com.
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BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
Biker Church - Facebook LIVE 7pm-8pm VACAVILLE 
MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E.
1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss
WOODLAND matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. community. We create plans, and review events and
Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public. (530) have a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and
848-2090 with any questions. Clubs. We are also open to the communities. Glenn
Phillips (707) 624-6310 / [email protected]
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
FAIRFIELD 4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. SACRAMENTO 
Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-694-5251 MONTHLY OPEN MEETING Presented by Veterans
of All Wars Riders - The Capitol Casino - 411 N 16th
3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Street 10am Meetings are open to the public. For
VALLEJO more information: Sly - [email protected]. /
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew www.vawriders.org
– 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.

707.793.9180

7601 REDWOOD DRIVE
COTATI, CA 94931

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BIKE NIGHTS THANK YOU TO THUNDER ROADS® NORCAL index of advertisers
OUR SPONSORS
EVERY THURSDAY
SACRAMENTO A&M Heating and Air.................................................................................25
Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Billy’s Motorcycle Shop.............................................................................25
Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub.................................................................29
Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment C&E Auburn Indian &V-Twin ..............................................................4
and great company. All like minded members of the Cal Tire & Autoworks ..................................................................................9
community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the Clinton’s Custom Cycle.........................................................................7, 29
right to refuse access to who they choose. For more CycleInsure Agency...................................................................................25
information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) Double D Steak...........................................................................................7
410-1015 Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast......................................................25
Folsom-Rocklin Harley-Davidson......................................... InsideFront/19
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Humboldt Performance Cycle...................................................................17
EUREKA Indian Motorcycle of Hollister......................................................................9
BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North Jachimowicz Law Group.............................................................................5
of Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All Kenny’s Bar & Grill....................................................................................29
motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack Midnight Motors.........................................................................................25
ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com Miller Built Performance Cycles................................................................29
Nickell’s Custom .......................................................................................13
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Noble West Insurance Services................................................................17
LODI Ocean Cove Lodge.....................................................................................7
BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with Omega Motorcycles..................................................................................25
The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost Penngrove Motorcycle Company...............................................................4
depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA Performance Powercoating.........................................................................9
social event to get to know others that share the Rick’s Automotive......................................................................................33
passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool Ride-On Motorcycles...................................................................................9
tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game Road Dog Cycle..........................................................................................4
nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without Road Trip Bar & Grill..................................................................................17
bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604- Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys.....................................................1 & 31
7149 / (209) 327-8283 San Jose Hogwash.....................................................................................4
Sonoma County HD.......................................................................EVENTS
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH T3 Design Studios.....................................................................................33
HISTORIC COLFAX Thunder Road Biker Church.......................................................................6
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Presented Grand Fathers MC Unknown Industries.....................................................................................7
No Cal – Clubhouse 301 S. Railroad Street – West Coast Leathers.................................................................................17
8:30am – 11am. Start your day out with the Grand Wild Bill Tattoo...........................................................................................29
Fathers MC!

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