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contents LAST RIDES 2023 24 RIDE DESTINATION: SCOTTSDALE – PAYSON – MARBLE CANYON 6 RIDE DESTINATION: Olympic National Park ...........6 Thunder Road Biker Church....................................10 If You Can See What I Can See …..........................12 Biker Band Revue: Ken Ingles - Russian River Records........................................................................17 Calendar..................................................................18 Cover Girl Coverage: Biketoberfest 2023................20 Joker’s Wild .............................................................28 Open Road Toon .....................................................29 The Sierra Riders MC..............................................30 Russ Brown BLOG ..................................................31 Biker Friendly Directory ...........................................32 Events......................................................................33 Thank You To Our Sponsors....................................37 Mail Check and This Form for 1 Year Subscription 12 Issues $35 To: THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal PO Box 617, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Now accepting credit cards – Call 530.305.7992 NAME____________________________________________________________ STREET OR P.O. BOX_______________________________________________ CITY_______________________________ST___________ZIP______________ EMAIL____________________________________________________________ Make check payable to Thunder Roads® Of Northern California NEVER MISS AN ISSUE !! THE PERFECT GIFT BUY ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR $35 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 3
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RIDE DESTINATION: Scottsdale – Payson – Marble Canyon As the leaves begin to change from green to red, orange, and yellow hues, we knew fall was upon us. That meant we would be getting ready for our annual trip to Phoenix. We travel down to the Valley of the Sun for the huge MSBL baseball tournament. Valley of the Sun, all right. We were greeted with 100+ degree temperatures, which is a little unusual for this time of year. My son and I would play on separate teams the first week, then together on a Father/Son team the second. We played well, but more important were the good times we had hanging out with the family. We always split up the trip down into a two-day affair, stopping in Bakersfield or Palm Springs, depending on what time we get out of SacTown. Our home for most of the stay would be The Legacy Golf Resort. It’s a really nice place with the only bummer being they overseed the course in October, so there is no play for a couple of weeks or so. Every year, we take 3-4 days and do some exploring. Since it would be our 33rd year down there, we feel we know Arizona almost as well as we do California. One day, we were out in the Scottsdale area and decided to check out the German Prisoner escape Marker. During WWII, there were around 500 POW camps located in the U.S. - one of them was at Camp Papago Park. On Dec. 23, 1944, 25 German prisoners tunneled their way out of the camp. Most of them made their way South, hoping to make it to Mexico. But the bad weather, cold and lack of supplies, they didn’t last long on the outside. All of them were captured within a month or so. The marker is the spot where they exited the tunnel. Back in May on my attempted trip to Alabama, I spent some time in Marble Canyon. I liked it so much I said I would come back in October and show Cindy the sights. So, between tournaments, we headed out to the amazing Vermillion Cliffs and yes, Marble Canyon. Packed up, we jumped on the 202 and turned north on the Beeline Highway (SR87). This very nice route, with lots of cacti and rugged hills, will take you on into Payson. Our usual stop for lunch is the Buffalo Bar and Grill (www.buffalopaysonaz.com) . Good food, memorabilia and an old Western atmosphere make for a fine hangout. GRAND CANYON COLORADO RIVER ESCAPE MARKER IN SCOTTSDALE We continued on 87/260 out to I17 and then north on SR89. Our immediate goal was the Desert View Campground at the East entrance of the Grand Canyon. We did make an interesting stop along the way. There is an old, abandoned motel where street artists have painted murals on the walls and other outbuildings. It’s called the Painted Desert Project, a privately funded art initiative for the Navajo Nation. Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 6
CONTINUED... Skipping the campground, we made our way over to the Watch Tower Viewpoint. There we would meet up with LeeAnn, one of our good CMA friends. She is, what you might call, a Rubber Tramper. Got herself an RV and has been travelling around the country for the last couple of years. She works at various campgrounds for a few months, and then moves on. Now she’s at Desert View for the winter months. After a nice visit, it was on to Marble Canyon. There we checked into the Cliff Dweller’s Lodge (www.cliffdwellerslodge. com). It’s a great little place set right below the beautiful red cliffs. Cozy rooms and a nice restaurant make your stay very enjoyable. Lee’s Ferry Lodge is just down the road and is definitely an option. The next day, we wandered over to the Navajo Bridge and then on to Lee’s Ferry. The views from the bridge are quite impressive. PAINTED DESERT PROJECT VERMILION CLIFFS CLIFF DWELLERS RESTAURANT IN MARBLE CANYON CINDY HOLDING UP BALANCE ROCK US WITH LEE ANN Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 7
There’s also a nice Visitors Center and gift shop. Lee’s Ferry is just down the road apiece. Named after John D. Lee, who built the ferry in order to get settlers across the Colorado River. It was the only spot that you could ford the river without time-delaying detours. John Lee is also the rogue LDS member who was responsible for the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857. A wagon train headed to California was attacked in the Meadows (a staging area for those headed west) by a group of Indians and church members dressed as Indians. The settlers circled their wagons and a short siege set in. Lee rode in under a white flag and told the settlers that if they surrendered their weapons, they would be escorted out safely. The settlers complied, after which 120 of them were killed. Only the very young children were spared. Some historians think his motive was that there were members of the wagon train that murdered a church member back in Missouri. Also, it looked the U.S. Government was going to send troops to Utah. This may have led to some of the paranoia and rash actions of the period. After this incident went down, not much happened. Lee built the ferry and a ranch next door, which he named Lonely Dell. We walked around that property. It’s actually a pretty peaceful place. Not quite the end of the story… In 1877, the government did an investigation. Lee was put on trial, convicted, and executed. He was the only one that was punished. It was fun getting out and about for a few days. But it was time to get back to Phoenix for the Father/Son tournament. PLAY BALL!! Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth NAVAJO BRIDGE NAVAJO BRIDGE CENTER RAFTERS ON COLORADO NEAR FERRY WATCH TOWER ROOM WATCH TOWER GRAND CANYON WATCH TOWER ROOM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 8
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I n the past few months, I have witnessed the transformation of another man’s heart. This was someone that was homeless and living on the streets of Sacramento for over two and half years. Rushed to hospitals and VA facilities just to keep him alive, he would find himself in the spiraling funnel of homelessness again and again. He finally made a decision to reach out and through a federal grant through the VA he got a chance at recovery and a transition back to life. One thing that helped was the love of his family. The VA helped with food, shelter, medicine, support group and recovery meetings; nothing transformed this man like the love and out pouring of prayers for him. I literally got to watch this man’s heart soften and his spirit start to rise, by the love and caring words from another human being. I watched day by day as purpose started entering his words and his thoughts and life return into his eyes and his soul. There is still a long way to go, but there is finally hope once again. It is the Christmas season. Tis the season to give and to forgive. A season of reconciliation, reuniting and reconstructing our lives and our families. You may be the one who still feels alone no matter what the season is. You may be the person who sits alone on Christmas with no immediate family or friends to share it with. That does not have to be your future. Your future can be filled with joy and friendships. Your Christmas can be filled with people that love you and care for you. This December, you can be filled with the spirit of Christmas and find joy and hope once again. When you give your heart to God you become part of a family that has been down the same road you have been down, faced the same circumstances you have faced and overcame the same doubts you needed to overcome. You can have the biggest family you ever thought possible by receiving the Lord into your heart. The scriptures tell us that “ALL” who receive Him have the right to become his children. Imagine your Christmas with new family that loves you. Join us at Thunder Road this Holiday season for help, hope and encouragement. John 1:12-13 – “Yet to all that receive him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – Children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husbands will, but born of God”. (NIV) “Never Ride Alone” Pastor Johnny Lujan Pastor Johnny Lujan Thunder Road Church (916) 521-5706 / Johnny@ thunderroadchurch.com / www.thunderroadchurch.com Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 10
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If You Can See What I Can See … You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley Save the Five White Crosses Memorial J ust a few years ago, anyone traveling along the Mormon Emigrant Trail in El Dorado County might find themselves lost in concentration, amazed by the beauty of nature surround them. Just imagine a ray of sunshine splayed between tall pine trees in a vast evergreen forest, with lush bright green ferns and wildflowers growing under the branches. Approaching six miles south of Sly Park, near Jenkinson Lake the rider might wonder about the vision appearing ahead. Unless of course, this person already knows what to expect. Five white crosses are standing at the edge of the roadway, on the top of a hill, about 15 feet from the ground up. I recall the first time I saw them. We heard the stories and the hushed rumors about the accident and the memorial devoted to the victims. Biker friends told us we needed to see this place. Riding upon this beautiful site, I crossed myself with the sign of the cross, praying for the eternal rest of their souls. The memorials left to honor those who had passed were mesmerizing. I knew this is hallowed ground. The Hope Valley Run was an annual tradition held for about ten years, always during Labor Day weekend. Motorcycle riders from near and far looked forward to this festival event held in the Sierra Nevada Forest. They would ride motorcycles, listen to live music, share friendship, party and have a good time. Saturday, September 2, 1989 was a nice day. The winds were calm, there was sunshine on the field and the stage was ready for Rock & Roll bands to entertain. A group of 35 riders left together, headed to their campsite destination. Sadly, some of those riders would never arrive. The Youth Group from a local church had decided to go into the mountains and cut firewood to sell as a fundraiser. Cords of cut wood were loaded onto a one-ton flatbed truck. Plywood panels used as sides allowed the wood to be stacked in place and way too high. The driver of the truck and his female passenger were traveling downhill, picking up speed with that heavy load of wood. The front end of the truck was light, springs were bouncing brakes were failing and the driver was losing control. The truck crossed into the oncoming traffic. Riding in a staggered formation uphill, the bikers were in the same place at about the exact same moment. They were close to five miles south of Sly Park when the tragic accident happened. Investigators believe a load shift caused a panel to break loose, spilling wood all over the road. Unsure at what point the bikes and truck collided, or if the motorcyclists were Five White Crosses 2018 Doug Wall broken cross 2023 Water Damage & Measurement 2023 Doug Wall granite marker Dry Rot Broken Cross 2023 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 12
CONTINUED... hit by the wood or crashed into it. Bikes went down, the truck turned over. Fuel from the vehicles, the wood and sparks from the collision all ignited a fiery crash that engulfed the victims in flames, killing five motorcyclists at the site. With so many motorcyclists traveling together, other bikes crashed behind the main point of impact. Some riders were seriously injured. In an era before cell phones and social media, people depended on word of mouth for direct communication. As the day evolved, they learned some family members of the band had perished in the horrific accident. The show went on. The band did play. It became a solemn event, no party and no fun for anyone. Just sorrow. This became the last Hope Valley Run. After the event, riders traveled home past the accident site. Many stopped and stood on the hill. Looking down at burn marks on the pavement, they could see the image of bodies and bikes. They could also smell the odor of burned asphalt and forest. Feeling a connection to the site, a man called Little Jimmy decided to erect a memorial. He was a biker and the owner of James Rouse Construction. He and his employee, Brad White, spent a week building five white crosses cut from 12-foot beams, to place at the accident site. Jimmy’s application for a permit was denied. Cal Trans would only allow small perishable roadside memorials that are gone within a year. He persevered, taking the matter to court in Sacramento and received a 90-day encroachment permit. They took an auger to the site and began trying to dig holes for placement of the crosses. They dug down and the auger hit rock. They kept moving in ten-food increments until they found a place where all five crosses could stand together. About 50 feet from the accident site, high up on top of a hill, they found that place. When the permit expired, Jimmy filed his final request with the Senate Transportation Committee. Finally awarded an injunction, he received lifetime permission for the crosses to remain. A dedication ceremony was held to unveil the crosses, and was broadcast on local television news. Family members of the victims attended, along with residents from the nearby community and more than 200 bikers. Something draws your attention and makes you aware that you must find the path and walk to the top of the hill to get a better look. Besides five white crosses each with a small marker bearing the name of a biker who died in the accident, there are memorial grave markers where cremated remains of other bikers are scattered or buried. A family member of one of the deceased placed one of the melted motorcycle engines at the site, along with a plaque briefly telling the accident story. This relic, a motor associated with the accident and fire, has become a shrine for all bikers who come to the site. Tokens and gifts are left behind, acknowledging visitors have stopped here and they care. Today this place is known as sacred ground, where everyone who arrives feels a connection to the land and the people who were hurt or lost their life here. The Caldor Fire burned through and destroyed much of this area August 17, 2021. Again local news visited, broadcasting the scene of fiery flames. Watching the news live, I was devastated to think the crosses had likely burned. I asked God to keep this place sacred for others to know and appreciate. The news crew watched in awe as they showed the flames passing around the crosses, burning the trees standing in the fires path. I believe God answered, “Not this time, not again.” The crosses were still standing. I recently heard a rumor that the crosses were vandalized and one is completely down lying in broken pieces on the ground. A gamut of emotions ran through me. I called a friend and biker who lives nearby, David Jordan, and asked him to go up there. Find out what happened and take pictures. An hour later, he sent the pictures and called to tell me the problem is dry rot, not vandalism. I called Brad Trinkets left at the Engine Shrine 2018 Five White Crosses 2023 Plaque at Engine Shrine 2018 Engine Shrine 2018 Engine Shrine Relic 2023 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 13
White to discuss restoring the crosses and ask about the original construction. He suggested placing a bronze plaque to tell the story and acknowledge the people or groups who help restore the crosses, including Little Jimmy. I needed to see for myself, so Curt and I rode up there. What I saw is depressing and made me sad. It is true, no vandalism. The place where the crosses are located is devastated. The vast green forest has burned. The trees surrounding the crosses are gone. Charred black stumps and trunks are left behind, with loose red dirt exposed. No more lush green foliage surrounding the memorials. Tractors have been through here, leveling the area. Water, likely from the storms after the fire, have caused the hillside to erode, exposing under the concrete base that holds the crosses. Every cross has dry rot damage. At the very least, all of the crosses need repair and one must be replaced. What the crosses really need is to replace all. They are made of 4”x 6” pressure treated posts. The existing posts have lasted more than 30 years and are beginning now to rot at the base. How long before the dirt continues to erode and the base gives way, dropping the cross downhill? A granite graveside marker placed on cement and buried in the ground is still intact. The burned motorcycle engine, the relic, stands alone in the middle of red dirt with dry pinecones and needles strewn about. It looks exactly like what it is, a tragically burned motorcycle engine. A smaller cross, placed much later, is missing. Maybe it burned and is gone forever. There are no more green plants and no wild flowers, just that powdery red dirt. God and Mother Nature will replace the green plants and even the trees. We need to consider how we can save this memorial. I hope for a Contractor or Project Manager. Who will do the work? Who will pay the costs or donate materials? I wrote this story hoping together we can fix them before they are gone. It is up to our generation to keep the story alive. The last time someone says your name, is the last time you will be remembered. We should make sure strangers and future generations will know the story, connect to the land and care. One day it will be their turn to restore. Until then, will you help save the crosses? This is hallowed ground. Their souls will touch your heart, encouraging you to come visit again. Say their names: Douglas J. Wall, Jeffrey H. Sund, Debbie M. Sund, Jeffrey A. Pearl and James D. Carter Article and photos contributed by Cyndee Reed Van Hooser / [email protected] Brad White at Hope Valley Run Little Jimmy Rouse Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 14
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Ken Ingles is the owner of Russian River Records located in Mendocino County. He has been playing drums since high school and is the house drummer for Russian River Records. Ken moved to Mendocino County in 1989. While he was remodeling a house, he decided to build a sound studio as well. That led to learning new equipment, meeting people in the industry and building it. About five years ago, he sold the old house and built a new studio that is in operation today. Russian River Records sits on a thirty five acre ranch that has a vineyard, boards horses and they also grow a lot of fruit and vegetables. The barn was a big enough space to have a live room, nothing compact about it, allowing for accurate sound. The building is very sophisticated with layers and layers of sheet rock and rubber. Ken runs Pro Tools, which is a computer based decontrolled mixing board which is the flagship of their mixing boards, that gives you total recall of all your mixes. There is a great selection of pre-amps, best of the vintage and best of the new with Pro Tool 12 HD. Not all studios are able to run Pro Tools yet, but Ken took the plunge, Ken’s Senior Engineer Andrew Miller says he’s loving the state of the art equipment. With lots of mikes allowing 24 channels at a time. Part of the fun working with clients, is making them feel comfortable so they will perform at their best. Ken’s facility is decorated with antique furnishing and table games and it feels like home. When the musicians are in the studio it looks and feels like they are in their own living room, and not in a generic warehouse. Russian River Records have had everything from rock and roll to country, rap, story tellers and folk music. They have had projects that have lasted two weeks straight. If that’s not enough to keep Ken busy, he is also the drummer for Warehouse 21. Article by Taleah Ebey – T3 Design Studios. Photos contributed by Ken Ingles For more information and scheduling: Russian River Records and Warehouse 21 Band P.O. Box 516, Talmage, CA 95482 Phone: (707) 367-1853 Email: [email protected] Website: www.riverrocks.com KEN INGLES RUSSIAN RIVER RECORDS Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 17
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BIKETOBERFEST 2023: REVVING UP THE DAYTONA BEACH EXPERIENCE COVERAGE CoverGirl By Katye Roberts Each October, the roar of engines fills the salty air of Daytona Beach, Florida, as bikers from all corners of the country descend upon this coastal city for Biketoberfest. This annual motorcycle rally is an event that celebrates the freedom of the open road, the camaraderie of riders, and the distinctive culture that surrounds the world of two wheeled machines. Biketoberfest, held in the iconic Daytona Beach, has been a fixture on the motorcycle calendar for over a quarter of a century. While it’s often referred to as a “mini-Daytona Bike Week” due to its similarities, Biketoberfest has a unique charm of its own. This four day rally typically takes place in the third week of October, and it offers something for everyone. One of the main attractions of Biketoberfest is the sheer variety of motorcycles that grace the city’s streets. From classic choppers to gleaming sportbikes, you can find them all. The city’s Main Street becomes a bustling hub for bikers and enthusiasts, lined with vendors selling everything from custom parts to biker apparel. It’s a feast for the eyes and a shopper’s paradise. Daytona is an area where riders have the chance to Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 20
continued on next page ride year round. With the always sunny skies to the warm weather, bikers are out 7 days a week. So who wouldn’t want to come here, especially for a biker event. Outside seating, live music, friends & cold beer. Something new this Biketoberfest is The Broken Spoke bar ( where I Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 21
bartend at ) is open!!! That’s right, for the first time in many long over due years, The Broken Spoke is open not only during Daytona Bike Week, held in March, but Biketoberfest as well!!! With their remodel, an amazing staff, their “in the woods” atmosphere, it really is the place to be!! The scenic rides in and around Daytona Beach are also a big draw. The iconic A1A highway offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, while the Ormond Loop takes riders through a canopy of oak trees draped in Spanish moss. These routes offer a picturesque backdrop for motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy. Moreover, Biketoberfest has a charitable aspect as well. Many participants engage in rides that support various causes, from veterans’ organizations to children’s charities, reflecting the compassionate side of the biking community. Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, Florida, is a remarkable event that captures the spirit of freedom, camaraderie, and diversity within the motorcycling world. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just a curious onlooker, this rally offers an unforgettable experience that celebrates Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 22
the unique culture of two wheeled enthusiasts against the backdrop of the Sunshine State’s most famous beach town. Listed below are the last two stops of the 2023 rally season. If you are at either of these events, stop by & say hey, shoot the shit, or let me serve ya a cold on! Yours Truly, Katye Roberts aka “RoadKat” 2023 Rally Schedule: • Daytona Beach Florida • Scottsdale Arizona • Pigeon Forge Tennessee • Panama City Beach Florida • Myrtle Beach South Carolina • Americade, New York • Laconia New Hampshire • Sturgis South Dakota • Ocean City Maryland • Fall Myrtle Beach South Carolina • Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach Florida • Fall Panama City Beach Florida • Galveston Texas Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 23
Remember Me Remember me when you hear the wind blow. I am with God, I need you to know. He called my name, and I went to see If the voice I heard was speaking to me. He took my hand, we walked along The road to heaven, where I belong. The angels sang so sweet and clear. They sang of love and that Jesus is near. I felt his touch, I saw his face, I knew in an instant I was in his grace. He spoke to me, I heard him say, You are home now child, you have found your way. So remember me when you hear the wind blow. I am home now with God, I need you to know. -Tonjha Monaco Last Rides 2023 Dennis MR LUCKY Sanfilippo 12.1.51 - 12.3.22 Geraldine MAMA FRYED Freidenfelt 6.11.32 - 3.1.23 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 24
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TRM NorCal Contributor Charles CHUCK Smith 9.11.40 - 6.15.23 The Dash I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone From the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of his birth And spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time That he spent alive on earth And now only those who loved him Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, The cars, the house, the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard; Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what’s true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect And more often wear a smile, Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So when your eulogy is being read With your life’s actions to rehash Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? © 1996 Linda Ellis Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 27
Was at WallyWorld earlier this morning .... A woman was picking up and looking at every frozen turkey in the display case and mumbling to herself, “not big enough, nope, not big enough”, to every single one she picked up. She yelled over to a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?” He replied back with a sincere, straight face, “No, ma’am, they’re dead.” ------------------------------------------------------------ A blonde chick has a flat on the interstate. She pulls off to the shoulder, gets out, pops the trunk and takes out 2 full-size cardboard men, stands them up facing traffic and is amazed how lifelike they appear. They’re both wearing trench coats pulled back and exposing their nude bodies, and are very muscular and well endowed. As expected and the reason she purchased the stand ups to begin with; traffic started backing up, horns blaring and people cussing and wasn’t long before a State Trooper pulls up and walks up to her trunk, “What’s going on here?”, “My car has a flat tire,” she calmly replied. “Well, what the hell are those obscene cardboard men doing here by the road?” She looks directly at the State Trooper and again, calmly replies, “Helloooo, those are my emergency flashers!!” ------------------------------------------------------------ Granddaughter calls her Granny asking if she could loan her $1,600. to pay her rent but that she had a couple of bartending jobs coming up for the holidays and could pay her back by mid January. Granny said to let her do some calculating and she’d call her back. Then Granny called her other granddaughter and asked if the request was legit? The other granddaughter said, “No, she wants to bail her boyfriend out of jail so they can be under the same roof for New Years Eve.” Granny kinda’ knew there was another reason so she calls the granddaughter and tells her to come get the money. A couple of hours later Granny gets a call from the County Jail where her granddaughter was screaming and crying and asking Why? would she give her counterfeit money? Granny just smiled into the phone and said ever so sweetly, “Well darlin’, it was so you and your boyfriend could be under the same roof for New Year’s Eve!” ------------------------------------------------------------ Things that still make ya’ go Hmmm? as we close out 2023 - - Why does Tarzan never have a beard or stache’ when he lives in the jungle without a razor to be found? Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are about dead? Why do banks charge a fee on “insufficient funds” when they know there is not enough money in the account to pay them? Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check for themselves when you say the paint is wet? Whose idea was it to put an ‘S’ in the word lisp? What is the speed of darkness? How is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out that luggage needed wheels? Why do toasters have a setting so high that it can burn the toast to a horrible crisp that no human being would ever eat? Why does the vast majority of people push the elevator button several times when it does not make it arrive any faster? If Quizzes are quizzical, would that make Tests testicles? ------------------------------------------------------------ Saw this guy running around the parking lot of a Bike Nite and yelling at everyone to look at his new back tat he got in jail, that read: Remember My Name (all in caps really big across his shoulders) and then underneath it read: Cause you’ll be screamin’ it later! My question is: Why is this written on your back? ------------------------------------------------------------ If you see someone wearing camouflage, make sure to walk right into them so they know that it’s working. ------------------------------------------------------------ Humble enough to know I’m replaceable. Cocky enough to know it’s going to be a downgrade. ------------------------------------------------------------ Newsman reported, “An entire shipment of Viagra has been stolen, Police are looking for a gang of hardened criminals.” ------------------------------------------------------------ If you don’t want the truth don’t ask me...If you want it sugarcoated, go eat a donut. ------------------------------------------------------------ Guest: You actually let your dog on the furniture? Me: I’d let my dog borrow the car if needed it. ------------------------------------------------------------ For your New Year’s resolution; Stop worrying about what other people think. Seriously, have you met other people? They’re awful. ------------------------------------------------------------ Merry Christmas to all you Amazing, Big Hearted, Fun Loving, Adventurous Bikers from our Family to Yours’ w/ Love and Respect. Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 28
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October 12 (Placerville) The Sierra Riders donated $1,500 to Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises as part of our effort to support our local benevolent organizations. Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises (www.Morerehab. org) is a non-profit and community organization that proudly serves adults with disabilities, making dreams come true for over 50 years. Check them out on Facebook: MORE, Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises, Inc. The Sierra Riders (www.sierra-riders.net) are a brother & sisterhood of recreational riders that promotes safety & club unity within our community (El Dorado County) and the various charities in within it. We are dedicated to shaping the future while honoring the past. The Sierra Riders are a law-abiding nonterritorial, independent motorcycle club open to all motorcycle enthusiasts 18 and older regardless of religion or background. Article and photos contributed by Greg Hovious and The Sierra Riders MC The Sierra Riders MC Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 30
Blog by Alisa Clickenger for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys MIPS might sound like the name of a character from the Muppet Show, but this amazing new technology has nothing to do with entertainment. Instead, it can increase your chances of avoiding both mild and severe brain injury during a motorcycle crash. MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System, a technology developed by scientists and brain surgeons. This technology, integrated into your motorcycle helmet, can significantly reduce your risk of brain damage in case of a crash. MIPS is an integrated slip-plane system that helps protect your head against rotational forces which occur during a crash if you hit your head at an angle. According to statistics, we rarely hit our heads in a linear fashion. Instead, most crashes occur at an angle, causing anything from mild concussions to severe brain injury. With MIPS, the slipplanes inside the helmet move with the angle of the impact protecting your head from sudden, severe movement. This technology mimics our natural protection from impact. Our brain inside the skull is naturally protected from impact by a layer of fluid, which allows for slight movement inside our skulls to disperse the forces of impact. SLICK MARKETING TRICK OR A LIFESAVER? Motorcycle helmet manufacturers are constantly coming up with new designs, features, and technologies, launching impressive marketing campaigns which urge riders to upgrade. MIPS, however, was not conjured up by a helmet company. Instead, this technology was developed by medical and scientific researchers and brain specialists to create the best protection system available. Most helmets are tested by dropping them vertically on a flat surface using varied force. But according to research, that’s just not how we fall: during most motorcycle crashes, we experience both linear and rotational, or angled impact. MIPS has been created to help prevent brain injury by counteracting this mixed impact during an accident. WHY YOU WANT MIPS IN YOUR NEXT HELMET MIPS has grown exponentially in the last few years, largely thanks to mounting new medical research and constantly evolving technology. Not all motorcycle helmet brands have integrated MIPS into their helmets yet, but those that have been seeing a lot of interest from riders both in the United States and globally. Because MIPS has grown so fast, the price range has now become accessible to any motorcycle rider. So what’s the bottom line? MIPS has not yet become a standard technology to be integrated into every helmet, which means it’s up to you whether you want to try it or not. Comfort-wise, there is no difference between a regular helmet and one that has MIPS. The slip-planes are integrated beneath the padding, so you won’t feel them. It also does not add much weight. Depending on the model of the helmet, MIPS may add anywhere between 25 and 45 grams of weight. And if MIPS can reduce the risk of brain injury, even if by a little, it sounds like it may be worth making sure your next helmet has it. To Read More BLOG’s Like This One Go to www.RussBrown.com “If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, don’t let it steal your freedom! Call 1-800-4-BIKERS to learn how an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can get your bike fixed, money for your medical bills, and compensation for your pain and suffering.” HOT TECHNOLOGY IN MOTORCYCLIST HEAD PROTECTION: MIPS Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 31
Automotive Rick’s Automotive Biker Owned & Operated 3725 Pine Street Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 632-8230 Bars/Restaurants Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub www.bonesroadhousehangtown.com 4430 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 644-4301 Double D Steak Seafood-Bar-Grill 320 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-3700 Kenny’s Bar & Grill 721 East Street Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662-3634 Road Trip Bar & Grill www.roadtripbg.com 24989 State Hwy 16 Capay, CA 95607 530-796-3777 Dealerships C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin 12015 Shale Ridge Auburn, CA 95602 530-885-5556 Folsom Harley-Davidson® www.folsomhd.com 115 Woodmere Road Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 608-9922 Harley-Davidson of Rocklin www.RocklinHD.com 4401 Granite Drive Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 259-2453 Sonoma County Harley-Davidson® www.SonomaCountyHD.com 7601 Redwood Drive Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 793-9180 Heating & Air Conditioning A&M Heating and Air Conditioning www.AMHeatingandAirConditioning.com 7625 Sunrise Blvd – Ste 208 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 747-5654 Insurance CycleInsure Agency www.cycleinsure.com 4201 Sunrise Blvd – Suite B Fair Oaks, CA 95628 800-800-0965 / 916-200-1000 Big Cory Insurance Cory Ellerbee / Lic# 4044294 2499 Martin Road Ste A Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 690-8321 / [email protected] Noble West Insurance Services www.noblewest.net (800) 391-1313 Leather Goods The Leatherworks, Inc. www.LeatherworksInc.com 188 Frank West Circle #C Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 983-9200 Tomson Leather Est. 1985 Custom Leather Clothing, Alterations & Repairs Placerville, California Call for appointment (530) 622-2453 Motorcycle Attorneys Jachimowicz Law Group 1550 The Alameda – Ste 100 San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 246-5500 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP – NorCal www.RussBrown.com 2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 385 San Ramon, CA 94583-4383 (800) 4-BIKERS / (800) 424-5377 Motorcycle Detailing San Jose Hogwash Motorcycle Detailing www.sanjosehogwash.com P.O. Box 24273 San Jose, CA 95154 (408) 641-1940 Motorcycle Musuem Moto Talbott Museum 4 E. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-5410 Thursday-Sunday / 11am-5pm Motorcycle Paint Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Ol’ Skool Builds & Designs Ol’ Skool Jim Corcoran Fernley, Nevada [email protected] (775) 219-6215 Sales / Service / Accessories Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Fast Lane Motorcycle 19730 Wayne Lane Cottonwood, CA 96022 (530) 347-7111 John Jessup’s DREAM RIDES www.dreamridesusa.com 2275 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 467-4669 Midnight Motors 12854 Earhart Ave – Unit 102 Auburn, CA 95602 (916) 223-1776 Miller Built Performance Cycles 3293 Saratoga Lane – Ste A Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 672-9141 Omega Motorcycle www.OmegaCycle.com 1551 Merkley Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-2206 / SERVICE (916) 373-1745 Penngrove Motorcycle Company www.penngrovemotorcycleco.com 9585 Main Street Penngrove, CA 94951 (707) 793-7993 Ride-On-Motorcycles www.Ride-On-Motorcycles.com 1416 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 647-RIDE(7433) Sonora Custom Cycles 11994 Hwy 49 Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 677-9082 Tattoos Wild Bill Tattoo www.wild-bills.com 115 Lincoln Street Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-909 Tires Cal Tire and Auto Works MOTORCYCLES – CARS – TRUCKS 2226 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 465-2805 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 32
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com DECEMBER 2023 DECEMBER 2 28th ANNUAL GOLD COUNTRY FOOD AND TOY RUN AUBURN Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin. Ride meets at Auburn Rec Park – 123 Recreation Drive 10am and leaves at 11am. All motorcycles are welcome! Please bring a brand new unwrapped toy. There will be t-shirts and ride pins available. For more information: (530) 885-5556 / www.auburnvtwin.com DECEMBER 2 CY TOY RUN SACRAMENTO Presented by Chicano Yank. Meet at Florez Bar and Grill – 5900 S. Land Park Drive at 9am. Please bring an unwrapped toy or gift card for ages 6-13years old. KSU at 11am - Cruise to Bates Elementary School in Courtland. Kids and families will be present to receive your generous gifts. Please share in the blessings of Christmas and the gift of giving to those in need. Toy Run benefiting migrant farm labor families. For more information: (916) 524-4609 DECEMBER 2 HOLIDAY BASH MODESTO Presented by Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson – 500 N. Carpenter Rd. 9am-3pm Bring an unwrapped toy for an exclusive raffle entry . Holiday Drinks – Treats – Music. Free pictures with Santa (11am-2pm) Free gift wrapping. For more information: (209) 522-1061 / www.mitchellsmodestohd.com DECEMBER 3 48th ANNUAL HUMBOLDT COUNTY TOY RUN ARCATA Presented by United Bikers of Northern California – Humboldt County. All Bikes Welcome. Arrive at Arcata Plaza - Kickstands up at noon. Dropping unwrapped toys at The Eureka Vets Hall – Free Lunch Served. For more information: Jake (707) 834-6782 / Aaron (707) 499- 3624 /www.UBNCHumboldt.com DECEMBER 3 47th ANNUAL MODIFIED MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION OF CA Toy Drive SACRAMENTO Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association of CA. Located at Nissan of Sacramento – 2820 Auburn Blvd starts at 12noon. Bring a new unwrapped toy. Santa Claus, food trucks, music & vendors. All welcome! Motorcycles – Bikes - Cars – Walk-Ins. For pack ride information: www.mmaofca.com DECEMBER 9 32th ANNUAL NEVADA COUNTY TOY RUN NEVADA CITY Rain or Shine – All Bikes Welcome. Arrive at Eric Rood Center - Kickstands up at noon. Run is back to the original ride route. Bring food and/or unwrapped toy. For more information: Eric (530) 277-5004 / [email protected]/w ww.facebook. com/NevadaCountyToyRun DECEMBER 9 S.C.M.C. TOY RUN FREMONT Presented by Skeleton Crew M/C . Located at Fremont Honda – 41315 Albrae Street. KSU at 10am - $20. Please bring 1 unwrapped toy. Benefits Violla Blyth. It will be a blackjack run with cash prize. For more information: Hotrod (510) 395-2256 DECEMBER 9 VIP NIGHT CHICO Presented by Sierra Steel Harley –Davidson - 1501 Mangrove Ave. 5:30pm – 8pm. Join us for our VIP Night! What is VIP Night? Well it’s how we show appreciation for our customers. All of our customers are VIP’s in our eyes, and we will be providing a VIP shopping experience. For every $100 you spend in parts or motor-clothes, Sierra Steel will give you a $20 promo card to our dealership! We’ll be toasting with free champagne to all of you! Plus we will have food, raffle prizes, games, giveaways! For more information: (530) 893-1918 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 33
GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com DECEMBER 10 26th ANNUAL FRANK ROSE TOY RUN CLOVERDALE Presented by The Cloverdale Lions Club. Registration at 1 Citrus Fair Drive. 9am – 11am One new unwrapped toy, plus $10. Ride pins for the first 250. Coffee and Donuts. Pack Ride with Santa about11:30, Lions Famous BBQ Lunch, Tri-Tip, Franks Famous Beans, Rolls, Salad. There will be music, raffle, 50/50 Raffle. Also a NO HOST BAR. Come rain or shine, Ride, Walk, or Drive FEBRUARY 2024 FEBRUARY 11 20th ANNUAL DAVID MANN CHOPPERFEST VENTURA Located at Ventura County Fairgrounds – 10 W. Harbor Blvd. 8am-4pm. General Admission $20, Presale $15 (Includes event poster), Military with ID $10, kids 12 & under are free. Features a very special David Mann and Friends Motorcycle Art Exhibit, an All-Brand Antique and Custom Motorcycle Show; Custom Bike Builder Displays featuring World Class Bike Builders; Hundreds of Motorcycle/Culture Vendors; a New and Used Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet; Live Rock and Blues Bands, Food and Beer. No Colors, No Pets, No Outside Alcohol. For more information: www.chopperfestival.com OPEN HOUSE EVERY MONTH AUBURN MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. Gold Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and prospective members and friends are welcome. Check monthly calendar for dates and times at www. goldcountryimrg.com/Events_Calendar.html 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH JACKSON American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American Legion Drive – 6:30pm. 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FT BRAGG ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96. Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230- 5857 / americanlegionriders96.com 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MANTECA EAGLE’S NEST HOG Monthly Meeting Mountain Mikes – 1120 N. Main Street 7pm. For more information: Savannah (916) 929-4680 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MARYSVILLE MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more information: [email protected] 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOLSOM Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Presented by Folsom HOG – Roundtable Pizza – 9500- 1 Greenback Lane. Come early and have dinner, 6pm. Organized reports and activities at 6:30pm. Share info on great rides, discuss upcoming events, hear the latest news from the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For more information: www.folsomhog.org / [email protected] 4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIR OAKS American Legion Riders Post 383 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 383 – 9050 Sunset Avenue. 7pm. Veterans Events, Activities, Function, Meetings and Rides. For more information: Lee Payne – Commander (916) 367-9620 1st WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (except December) SACRAMENTO SACRAMENTO HOG Monthly Meeting Mountain Mikes – 5640 Auburn Blvd. 6:30pm For more information: Savannah (916) 929-4680 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PLACERVILLE American Legion Riders Post 119 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 119 – 4561 Greenstone Road. 6pm. Share info on rides and discuss upcoming events. Bar opens at 5pm. For more information: Bill Bryant (530) 409-8414 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FORESTHILL American Legion Riders Post 587 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 587 – 24601 Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: John Rouse (530) 367-3081 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 34
2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AUBURN Gold Country Harley Riders Monthly Meeting Presented by Gold Country Harley Riders – El Tapatio -2100 Grass Valley Hwy. Dinner at 6pm / Meeting at 7pm. For more information: Dennis Chapman (831) 710-0299 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH REDDING Redding HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the world’s best clams! For more information: ernie@ reddingharley-davidson.com 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH LINCOLN ALR Chapter 264 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 264. Lincoln Veteran’s Hall – 541 5th Street. 6pm Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 2rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROSEVILLE CMA -ROSEVILLE Monthly Meeting Presented by The Riders of the Cross. Meet at Denny’s Restaurant – 122 Sunrise Avenue 7pm – Come early if you’re having dinner. Contact Chuck Loseth with any questions (916) 837-3150. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH CITRUS HEIGHTS RIVER CITY BIKER BABES Meet & Greet Presented by River City Biker Babes Ladies Motorcycle Riding Club. Located at the R. Vida Cantina – 7040 Sunrise Blvd. 7pm / FREE. Ladies? If you are interested in meeting a great bunch of gals, and you either ‘ride your own,’ or want to learn, we want to meet you. We work with all levels of riders and all brands of motorcycles. We talk about safety (which is our number one concern), suggest areas we would like to plan rides to, and basic motorcycle maintenance (i.e. do you know how to check your own oil?). Looking forward to meeting you. Visit us at: http://www.meetup. com/River-City-Biker-Babes/ https://www.facebook. com/RiverCityBikerBabes/ 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter 4058. Granite Rock Grill Restaurant - 5140 Pacific St. 7pm. We welcome you to come to our meeting and learn about our Chapter. We Ride and Have Fun. Note: No food service at meeting. For more information: [email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ALTURAS American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 163 Legion Riders – The Niles – 304 S. Main Street. For more information: (530) 708-2844 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WOODLAND BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public. (530) 848-2090 with any questions. 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-694-5251 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH ORANGEVALE OPEN HOUSE Presented by Rogue Militia MC. 9250 Greenback Lane. 7pm. Come out and join us for Good Times/Cold Drinks/Brotherhood. Contact: Tone (916) 208-8423 or Rob (916) 671-4871 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH YUBA CITY OPEN HOUSE Presented by Fellas MC. 2372 Butte House Rd. 6pm-11pm. Contact: evpatrickcarver@ gmail.com / (530) 777-6655 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH VALLEJO OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open to start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House night. 4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO CAPITAL CITY MC Meeting at 2414 13th Street. 7pm / Free. Come join the Sacramento Region’s oldest motorcycle club, Capital City MC, at our monthly open house. Each month on the fourth Friday from 7pm to 10pm. Free to enter, food and drink available for purchase. Contact: (916) 442-8242 / info@ capitalcitymc.com. EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015. Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 35
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ANTIOCH MOUNTED MESSENGERS Breakfast N Ride at Hillcrest Restaurant & Taphouse – 2709 Hillcrest Avenue. 8am/ Menu Come on out for some good breakfast, fellowship & then out for a ride (Location TBD) KSU: approximately 9:30-10am. “Normally”, once we reach our destination, we have lunch. Once done, we head back and eventually split up on the way depending where one lives or what plans one has. Hope to see you there! For more information: [email protected] 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH CORDELIA MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter. *NEW LOCATION Denny’s Restaurant – 304 Pittman Road. Order breakfast at 8am. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. For more information: Bill Neander / [email protected]. 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH RENO, NV MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING - Presented by Battle Born IRMG 2066 - Indian Motorcycle of Reno – 3445 Kietzke Lane. 9am. Newly formed Battle Born IMRG, Chapter 2066, based out of the Reno Indian dealership is forming up and recruiting Indian and Victory riders if you wish to join. For more information: Jeff Justus - President (775) 745-7846 / [email protected] 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH VACAVILLE MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle community. We create plans, and review events and have a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and Clubs. We are also open to the communities. Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 / [email protected] BIKE NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and great company. All like minded members of the community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to who they choose. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH McKINLEYVILLE BIKE NIGHT Presented by Jus Brothers Humboldt MC - Central Station Sports Bar – 1631 Central Avenue. 7pm. All motorcycles welcome. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH WINTERS LADIES BIKE NIGHT Green River Taproom & Brewing - 4513 Putah Creek Road 6:30pm – 10pm Ladies Bike night is family friendly and hopes to be a place where women riders, from all backgrounds and experience levels can come together to collaborate regarding events, fundraisers, promoting, networking, but mostly just a place to meet other like minded women. (Men are welcome too, we just ask that you bring a lady with you :) For more information: [email protected] / (619) 961-8151 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH LODI BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event to get to know others that share the passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604- 7149 / (209) 327-8283 3nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH MARYSVILLE BIKE NIGHT Located at Wanderers MC NorCal Clubhouse located at 790 Boyer Rd. 5pm-8pm. Trophies – Vendors and More! For more information: (530) 237-9312 Josh - CASPER Wanderers MC TRM NorCal is not responsible for errors or omissions and events are subject to change without notice. Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 36
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