THUNDER ROADS NORCAL - July 2020

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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal editor’s letter
P.O. Box 794
Orangevale, CA 95662 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Well 2020 has turned out to
Office: 530.368.6579 or 530.305.7992 be one crazy year so far! I usually find myself asking
Fax: 530-831-4758 ‘where did the time go?’, but not THIS year - thankfully
Email: [email protected] we have made it half way through already. For us, it seems like
Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com we have not done a dammed thing all year except to scramble
about trying to keep our train on the tracks. Just found out
Northern California that there is a name for it…it’s called the Coronacoaster: The
State Editors / Owners ups and downs of the pandemic. One day you’re loving your
bubble, doing workouts and baking sourdough, the next you’re
Stan & Terri Hill crying, drinking wine for breakfast and missing people you
don’t even like.
On The Cover: But seriously folks, we want to let you all know how much
we appreciate all of your support. Thank you for having
Bike provided by Adam Corsiglia of A&M Heating and Air Conditioning. our backs even when the chips are down and keeping us
Photo by Billie The Kid Photography / Model: Jenna motivated to push forward, because that is exactly what we
have been doing.
Art Director/Layout & Design Also, please let us know if you are putting on an event, so we
Meredith Hancock – Hancock Media can spread the word to our readers. Having said that, as you
know the events have been far and few between lately with
Contributing Writers some getting the rug pulled out from under them at the last
minute which to me sounds very unfair. I guess it is perfectly
Ride Destination ok to congregate at a peaceful protest, but it is not ok to have
Chuck & Cindy Loseth an event hmmm? This has me scratching my head over the
unjust inconsistencies. Here is a thought, come up with a
Thunder Road Biker Church cause that you want to support and call it a protest instead of
Pastor Johnny Lujan an event. You never know - it just might work. But in the mean
time, we suggest that you double check before you make a big
On The Road commitment to make sure the event is still a go before you roll
Roxanne & Wild Bill Hill down the road. We will try our best to keep you all updated
through social media as we are notified of any changes.
Biker Band Revue We are extremely saddened to share more heartbreaking news
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios about another long time supporter of this publication, award
winning old school builder Bret Hatt of Hatt’s Motorcycles
Road Trippin’ passed away unexpectedly last month on June 6th. Terri and I
Gary & Mary Hoffman send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Back
in March, Bret contacted us about another build that he’d just
Open Road Toon finished. We were looking forward to riding to Forest Knolls
Don ‘Thunder’ Baggett and trying to schedule another photo shoot with him, but
unfortunately the weather and COVID19 that made it nearly
If You Can See What I Can See … impossible to make plans. Ride in Paradise, Bret. And never
You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley forget...motorcycles.

Cyndee Reed Van Hooser RIDE FREE
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contents

20RIDE PRIDE: OLE GRAY

12RIDE DESTINATION

If You Can See What I Can See …............................6
ON THE Road w/Roxanne & Wild Bill...................... 11
Biker Band Revue: Backstage with Ralph Arista......16
Calendar...................................................................18
Thunder Road Biker Church.....................................24
Russ Brown BLOG...................................................27
Joker’s Wild..............................................................28
Open Road Toon......................................................29
Biker Friendly Directory............................................30
Marketplace..............................................................31
Events......................................................................33
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IF YOU CAN SEE WHAT I CAN SEE…
You Might Be Riding On The Back of a Harley

Memorial Day Bike Parade 2020

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on
the last Monday of May, to honor and mourn
the men and women who died while serving in
the U.S. military. The Civil War claimed more lives than
any conflict in American history. A day of remembrance
was established to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers,
and was originally known as Decoration Day. Memorial
Day became an official federal holiday in 1971.
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting
cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings
and participating in parades.

Sometimes a simple idea becomes a plan and a great
idea. We were looking for a Memorial Day Parade. It
was disappointing to discover that in keeping with CDC
guidelines and California Shelter in Place crowd limits,
all of the local Memorial Day parades were cancelled.
Memorial services and group placement of flags at
gravesites in local cemeteries were also cancelled.
Sierra Thunder Harley Owners Group decided to take
matters into our own control and planned a Memorial
Day Ride to commemorate our fallen heroes. Looking
for a special place to honor veterans, permission was
obtained from the Sacramento Veterans Administration
Medical Center at Mather, to circle the hospital property
a few times, park the bikes and turn up the patriotic

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music for all to hear and enjoy. circling the hospital with hopes of getting the attention
of the people inside, we honked our horns and held the
The event was scheduled for a late morning arrival. flags up high so they could proudly fly in the wind. We
Bikes were decorated, flags were displayed. Showing wanted the people inside the buildings to know there
their true patriotism, many of the riders dressed in red, was something going on outside. Some people came
white and blue. Friends were invited to join with Sierra to the windows to watch and wave. A few came outside
Thunder members. Together a total of 29 bikes and to participate. Everyone was smiling as they waved.
38 people left Harley-Davidson of Rocklin. The group As we first approached the VA Medical Center grounds,
traveled the short distance down Sierra College Blvd to I was fascinated by the fighter plane sitting in front of
Hwy 50, then up to Mather Field Rd. and Peter McCuen the building. It is painted camouflage, with a bullet
Blvd., only 21 miles. point nose and shark teeth that look ready to chomp.
This supersonic plane was used by the United States
Just before arriving at the VAMedical Center, the group Air Force as a Bomber during the Viet Nam War. It
pulled over to secure the large flags on the bikes and line
up. The Sierra Thunder HOG Veteran Liaison led the CONTINUED ...
group as we took a few loops around the property. While

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looks very aggressive, ready to inpatient 60 bed hospital facility that offers a full range
fight and defend. This plane also of comprehensive health care services to veterans.
sits directly in front of the Veteran The medical center has a four room operating suite.
Memorial Plaza. Their services include medical, surgical, primary and
mental health care. They also offer a wide range of
The Plaza was created as a outpatient and diagnostic services.
tribute to honor the veterans who
served our country. In the center That afternoon the Bikers honoring Veterans were
of the plaza, there is a beautiful featured on the local news. The Memorial Day Bike
bronze statue of a soldier and a Parade was a great way to pay tribute to all veterans.
little girl. It represents a medic and Riding around the grounds of the Sacramento
his daughter. She is proudly sitting Veterans Administration Medical Center at Mather was
up high on his shoulders and a great way to honor the veterans who were at the
waving the American Flag. The hospital on Memorial Day. Sierra Thunder HOG hopes
statue depicts the veteran’s return
home. The plaza is decorated everyone will be able to participate
with flags flying on flagpoles, in a Memorial Day Parade next year.
representing each military division. If you see Curt & I on the road, we
A closer look and you can see the hope you join us. All roads lead to a
ground is covered with hundreds good ride.
of bricks that are placed in honor of a veteran who
is family or friend. The bricks are stamped with the Article and photos contributed by
names of veterans who have gone before us. Some of Curt & Cyndee Cyndee Reed Van Hooser
the bricks had flowers on top of them, left by someone
who still remembers and cares for that veteran.

After the loops around the buildings, we parked in
front of the Medical Center and were greeted by a
representative from the City of Rancho Cordova and
a newsman from KCRA 3, local TV. Both asked for
interviews and photos. Sierra Thunder HOG was proud
to share our reasons and intentions. It was explained
that it is important to honor veterans on Memorial Day
every year. Some of these veterans may not be here
next year, and every year we continue to lose more
veterans. After the bikes were parked and the people
gathered, patriotic music was played. Everyone stood
for the National Anthem, holding their hands over their
heart. It was a somber moment when Taps was played
as the last song. The former military members saluted.

The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a modern

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EVENT

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ON THE ROAD with Roxanne and Wild Bill

The Little Car Show

(Pacific Grove) As I sit and look at the waves crashing on the rocks, I’m reminded

why we come to this perfect little city every year. The scenery is breathtaking,

the town quaint, the people are friendly, and we are content. If you are

adventurous, there is much to do such as sailboarding, kayaking, snorkeling,

etc. if you do not have your own equipment, you can rent it! They even have

bicycles fit for families! If you have not visited Pacific Grove - you are missing

out on a wonderful time. It’s just minutes away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium

and Cannery Row, where you are sure to find a little trinket or keepsake of your

travels. John Moulton the main driving force behind Marina Motorsports which Roxanne & Wild Bill Hill’s 4-seater, micro electric
Zap, top speed 60+ mph, with a range of 50 miles
host The Little Car Show.

50cc Replica 1942 Midget
Alan Smith (Phoenix, AZ)

Bridget Robins
1958 1275cc
Morris Minor
(Granite Bay,CA)

1958 600cc Fiat Multipla, 1965 Autobianchi
Bianchina Cabriolet
Ruben Ruiz (Gilroy, CA)

Roy George’s 1961 The Ragtime
Cushman Truckste Stompers

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1958 600cc Fiat Multipla, 1984 440cc
Ruben Ruiz (Gilroy, CA) Tritan Aerocar
owned by Robert Lewis

(Newport Beach, CA) Only 10 were built by Tritan Ventures in Ann Arbor, MI. Just
7 are still believed to exist. With a Syvaro 30 hp rotary engine and a weight of 900
lbs gave it a top speed of 95 mph with a 0-62-mph time of 17 sec.7 sec.

1979 Freeway HMV,
Tecumseh 453 cc, 18 hp,
engine, torque converter CV
trany, 70 mph (downhill). This
car was built for economy, with
98 mpg. and a 3 gal fuel tank.
115” Width: 53” Height 51” Weight: 700 lb. A three-wheel Micro Car
manufactured in Minnesota the two-piece body is fiberglass. Suspension is fully
independent, two wheels in front and a single wheel in the rear. It has a fully
enclosed two-piece fiberglass body. In CA it can be licensed as a motorcycle.

The 51-50 Flyer, made
from a pair of 1946

Plymouth front fenders
bolted together sideways.

Built and owned by Tony Lazzarini (Greenbrae,
CA) the grill, turn signals and brake lights are from

a 69 Jag XJ6, 12 volt powered

Mario Saviano’s 1959 Article and photos
1,500cc Morris Minor Van contributed by
Roxanne & Wild Bill

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Woods Creek Off SR 49

RIDE DESTINATION:
Groveland

We had not been down Groveland way in quite a while, so we planned out an overnighter, packed up the
bagger and headed south. I remember the last time I was in Groveland was for an Antique Motorcycle Club
of America get together. I rode down for it with Stan (TRM NorCal’s editor) and it turned out to be the last
good ride I took on my Fat Boy before I sold it. Kind of sad now 

On the way down, we stopped in Jamestown for a bit. Took a butt break and walked the streets. Would have eaten at the
Willow, but we were there too early. It hadn’t opened yet. Instead of SR49, we took Seco Street out of town. This road will
eventually take you to Jacksonville Road and then on to SR49/120.

Main Street in Groveland

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Old Priest Grade

The scenery crossing over the Jacksonville Bridge is
something to look forward to. After that, it’s a short way down
to that fine road, Priest Grade. This is always a fun piece
of asphalt. I also like going back down Old Priest Grade.
Looking across the canyon and seeing vehicles snaking
along the Grade is pretty nice. We thought about hitting the
café, but we decided to stop later on.

We pulled into the city of Groveland and made our way to
the Groveland Hotel (www.groveland.com)

Hotel At Night Iron Door It was a little early to
Saloon check in, so we went next
door for a bite and brew at
the Iron Door Saloon (www.
irondoorsaloon.com). Nice

place to hang out - friendly

staff and about the best

food in town. The Iron Door

Saloon was built, mostly of

rock and granite, shortly

after the 1849 gold rush. Originally a store, ‘Granite Store’

supplied the miners and locals with provisions. It was later

sold and became a speakeasy with the name “Jake’s Place.”

In 1937, it was given its current name after a huge iron door

arrived from England. Special ordered and then shipped

around the tip of South America, it finally made its way to

Groveland by mule. The door was to protect the building

from fire. Since many towns burned down back in those

days, it was said “just close the door and open it back up

when it’s over.”

continued ...

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Later, after we settled in our room and since there was still to get stuck behind them going down, so I stayed straight
plenty of day left, we rolled back out onto SR120. Just up and went down Old Priest Grade. Good choice!
the street, we hung a left on Ferretti Road. This track travels
up and around Pine Mountain Lake. A real nice wooded ride We did have to make one more stop on the way home to
that skirts the gated community. Once on 120 again, Smith our go-to ice cream shop in Angels Camp called Yummy Ha!
Station Road heads south and later becomes Greely Hill Ha! If you are out on a hot day, stop in for some delicious
Road, with lots of twists and turns along the way. homemade ice cream. It is right across the street from the
Once at the bottom, Priest-Coulterville Rd will take you back Post Office. Later!
up to the café and SR120. It was a pleasure sitting out on
the patio for a while before making it back to the hotel room. Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth

And an excellent room it was at the Groveland Hotel.
Second floor with French doors out to the veranda, where,
that night, we looked down on the patio area as Chad
entertained everyone with an impromptu jam session. Well,
we had a great stay in Groveland, but it was time to head back
home. The Iron Door was closed Sunday, so we went up the
street to the Hungry Bear Café for breakfast. Glad we did. A
particularly good breakfast is served at this establishment.

On our way back to Priest Grade, we got stuck behind
a motorhome and a truck-trailer. When we all got to the
intersection, they went right toward the grade. I did not want

Jammin’ with Chad

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WE'RE OPEN!(BYDARPOPPOSINHTIPMAEVNATILOANBLLYE)

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BACKSTAGE WITH

RALPH ARISTA

“Ralph Arista is a remarkable person. To call him a roadie takes a lot of planning. Making gear work and keeping guitars
is like saying Joe Montana was a football player. It is hard happy in the extremes of playing in the sub-freezing snow
to overstate Ralph’s importance to our crew and our band of the Colorado Winter Olympics to the sweltering heat of
(Huey Lewis and the News). He was the hardest working and the Kentucky Derby is a challenge. Never mind the many
most diligent member of our crew for 37 years, and along thunderstorms, lightning strikes on stage, or a freak Midwest
with his friend and co-worker Jim Moran, set an unbelievably “pressure drop” (like a tornado) that blew out the windows
high standard for everyone in our organization. He was our of a hundred cars. Overseas, making 10 guitars/basses and
guitar technician, a complicated job at which he excelled, amps work that you’ve never seen before is challenging also.
but, he was so much more than that. Musicians, like many Stringed instruments were once essentially trees – now with
artists can be temperamental and difficult, and Ralph knew electronics. There’s always something to fix as they put up a lot
how to navigate those waters, and put everyone at ease. from us. Especially Stevie Ray Vaugh! He played with us for a
He was, and is, quite a practical joker, who always knew month in 1985. Every night he’d lay that SRV Guitar on stage
when and when not to engage. He was instrumental to our and flip it over and over with the whammy bar. That’s how it got
success as a band. I love Ralph, and perhaps the worst part to look as it does…beat up. I felt sorry for his guitar guy, just to
of my hearing loss and subsequent inability to perform is not keep the guitar working every day. But be it a small club or a
being able to see him every day.” - Huey Lewis huge festival, each show is as important as the next. A perfect
show is one where nothing breaks, and everyone walks happy,
Ralph Arista (aka Stage Badger - thank you Sammy Hagar) seeing a great performance. There’s a lot of pressure in that.
A roadie life is one of everyday change, which becomes a
lifestyle. I started in recording studios in the 1970’s, I moved to live So, what’s up
sound, then to guitar technician and stage manager for bands. these days? Since
A short list includes Stoneground, Elvin Bishop, Tom Johnson Huey Lewis had to
stop playing from his
(Doobie Brothers) hearing problems in
Paul Butterfield, 2018, I’ve taken up
Chris Isaak, Pablo working with a great
Cruise, Eddie Money, artist & performer –
Greg Kihn, Sammy The Halie O’Ryan
Hagar and 37 years Band. Yes –the girl
with Huey Lewis and who tore it up at last
the News. When I year’s Redwood Run.
started with Huey She’s incredible, with
in 1983, we were all the talent & stage performance you could ever want, and
doing small clubs and she’s even taught this ol’ Roadie some new tricks – she’s that
colleges for a couple good! I’ve always said I’m the luckiest guy I know and now you
of years. Then things know why. My life has been blessed, and like the Energizer
went crazy - almost overnight – clubs turned into arenas and Bunny … It Just Keeps On Going … My off time, is spent livin’
sheds (like Shoreline) before our eyes. This led to much more in an 1860’s Nevada Mining town, making summer trips to
gear, sets being built for us and somehow in between, a lot of Bonneville Speed Week, and working on my old roadster, that’s
work building very complex guitar systems. More crew, more been a hot rod since 1948.
buses, more trucks carrying light and sound. Within a year,
we went from one bobtail truck, one bus shared by band and Thank you Thunder
crew to 4 semi-trucks and 5 buses…we were in for the ride of Roads NorCal Magazine
our lives. and Taleah for giving me
this opportunity. Road
One day you might start your morning with 3 trucks and a crew folks are rarely seen
bus stuck in the mud at a fairgrounds gig. Yet the next night and hardly ever heard.
you’re meeting ZZ Top, Jimmy Page and Willie Nelson at
a show. A week later you might wake up in Australia, Japan,
Europe, or somewhere in South Africa on stage with Aerosmith,
Joe Cocker, Peter Frampton or The Allman Brothers. All this

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RIDE PRIDE:

OLE GRAY
49-69 HARLEY

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W e are fortunate to have so many talented
bike builders here in Northern California,
but there are a few that stand out above the
crowd. Like the custom builders that not only
create a very cool bike, but rather a highly functional piece of
motorcycle art. Stacy McCleary from Manteca is one those
rare few. Anyone who has been around the bike show scene
knows that he has created several show stopping motorcycles
in the past that have won at all levels, and this motorcycle is
just one of them. Now you could not blame Stacy if he just
covered these bikes up and kept them under wraps until the
next show, but that is not his style, he believes that bikes
are built to ride. This beauty is the bike that he and his wife
Danell ride around the Sturgis Rally every year. Stacy builds
all his bikes in his home shop where he fabricates a lot of the
parts and resources others from swap meets and as you can
see he is very creative and resourceful. A while back, I was
super excited when Stacy offered to let me take one of his
latest builds out for a ride. I was blown away by the quality
of the ride and the way that custom motorcycle handled, I
would have ridden that bike all day if I could have - so I can
attest to the fact that his motorcycles function as good as
they look. So let’s get into the nuts and bolts of this ride!
Article and photos by Stan Hill

CONTINUED ...

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BIKE: Ole Gray 49-69 Harley-Davidson
(Reminds me of the Cadillac that Johnny Cash built
One Piece at a Time)
OWNER/BUILDER: Stacy McCleary
ENGINE: 69 Shovelhead
BUILDER: Pat’s Machine
DISPLACEMENT: 86 CI
CARB: S&S Super E
AIR CLEANER: Stacy’s Garage
PIPES: Custom Stacy’s Garage
PRIMARY: 2” Belt
TRANSMISSION: H-D 4 Speed
FRAME: 1949 H-D
RAKE: 33 Degrees
FORKS: H-D Springer
REAR SUSPENSION: None
FRONT WHEEL: 21” W 3” X 21 Avon Tire
BACK WHEEL: 16” W Avon Tire
FRONT BRAKE: None
BACK BRAKE: HD
BARS: Custom by Stacy’s Garage
FOOT PEGS: Custom by Stacy’s Garage
HEAD LIGHT: Custom Stacy’s Garage 5 ½” from swap
meet
TAIL LIGHT: From a 1940’s Indian
REAR FENDER: Bobbed HD
GAS TANK: 1959 HD
OIL TANK: Custom Stacy’s Garage
SEAT: Stacy & Juan
SISSY BAR: Custom Stacy’s Garage
PAINT: Steve Turnbeaugh
POWDERCOAT: Valley Custom

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“Honesty is such a lonely word villagers run to the boys aid multiple times and each
time he snickers as there was never a wolf atoll. The
Everyone is so untrue. day when the real wolf appeared and was shredding
the villager’s flocks, the boy ran to town and started
Honesty is hardly ever heard pleading for help and the villagers did not believe him
and all their flocks were destroyed by the wolf.
And mostly what I need from you”
To be honest is a vital character trait to practice. In
This is the chorus made famous by the great recovery, many times it is mentioned to be vigorously
song writer Billy Joel in May 1979 in his song titled honest. It says that even those who suffer from
Honesty. In a world that is plagued with dishonest grave emotional disorders can be healed IF they
government officials, dishonest bosses, and dishonest are vigorously honest. When you go to doctor for
employees, it is hard not to believe in the words an ailment you would hope he would be honest.
Billy Joel wrote so long ago. There is dishonesty in Vigorously Honest. Right? When you ask the shop
friendship, dishonesty in relationships and dishonesty the price of the repair, you want him to be honest up
in marriages. Although as children,we are taught or front. The worst is when a shop tells you the repair is
should have been taught that honesty is one of the going to be somewhere around $500, but when you
greatest traits of character many today are lacking. go to pick up your bike it’s $1000! Just tell me the
One of the bonds of brotherhood is that of honesty truth! Now if we expect that from other people, we
and in the end, if you can count your true brothers on must demand that of ourselves.
one hand, you are a lucky man. That is why Honesty
is the 4th rule in Old School Biker Etiquette. When we look in the mirror, we can sleep well at
night if we are rigorously honest in all our affairs.
Wouldn’t it be a different world if we were held Rigorously honest with others and with ourselves. I
accountable in a physical sense as that of Pinocchio? read a book a long while ago as I was contemplating
You remember the story. A wooden puppet boy comes a change in my life. The book talked about zero based
to life. As he goes about his day, he finds himself thinking, meaning that to get clarity in a situation;
lying. The difference is that when his lying begins to we should be rigorously honest within ourselves no
grow, so does his nose. Would it be different in our matter the pain or no matter the change. When we
world that when we told a lie, our nose would grow are able to become honest within a situation and then
also? Would relationships trust more? I think so! take action, we will soon be on the road to a more
Would our government be run differently? Absolutely! peaceful and satisfying life. Honesty is the key to
Would our places of employment be better places integrity and character. We must hold honesty above
to work and maybe more enjoyable to show up? Of greed and riches as only then we will become free.
course!
Honesty – Old School Biker Etiquette #4.
Sometimes we fall prey to the little white lie as
some would call it. Maybe to save face, maybe to Proverbs 28:6 “Better to be poor and honest than to
save someone else’s face, or maybe to cover up be dishonest and rich”. (NLT)
something humiliating. Either way you look at it, it is
still a lie. Another story we often hear of is the story of “Never Ride Alone”
“the Boy who cried Wolf”. This fable takes place when
a young boy to get attention tells local villagers that a Pastor Johnny Lujan
wolf has come and is attacking the town’s flocks. The

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A voice you’ll never forget, and a man you laned pathways across this great
might remember–that is, if y’all didn’t party too country. When I ride through the west,
hard at whatever motorcycling event you met I always feel freest. Like standing
each other at. This is the way most people in the saddle wasn’t really that
will describe their first encounter with my very dangerous because you felt confident
good friend, Dumptruck. …Yes. His name is no one was watching. So many
Dumptruck. empty miles past natural monuments,
streams to float in, city stops to let
The first time I met Dumptruck, I had some steam off in the evenings with
recently been in a motorcycle accident friends. It feels like everyone you
and had plenty of road rash on my arms, know rides there. So many do. In
and bruises on my body, from the impact. the west, there’s plenty of room for
As I walked through the Harley-Davidson freedom, community, and solitude. 
activation at an NHRA race event, this
unique voice came on over the microphone and said, “Hey! Looks 3. How did you get your nickname? Oh God. I got the name,
like you fell down. Maybe you should get better at walking! Actually, “Dumptruck” when I smashed through four guys with my face.
I think I know who you are. You’re the girl in the Harley commercial!” A girlfriend of ours said it looked like a truck dumped everybody
I laughed. He laughed. We instantly became friends. Nine years in one place. BOOM. I am Dumptruck!
later, we’ve ridden countless miles together, and I’ve gotten to
know who the man behind the microphone is. 4. So…what do you do exactly? Ha ha! Currently, I’m the
sales director for Royal-T Racing along with 50 other hats I like
If you’ve been a part of the motorcycling community in any capacity, to wear there. I’m really proud to work there. Patrick Tilbury
chances are you have heard him on that same microphone, his voice is a quality guy that makes quality equipment. I also emcee
bellowing throughout a campsite in the late night hours, or you’ve seen motorcycle rallies, concert festivals, experiential marketing
him in his ‘tuxspeedo’, getting a tan on his upper thighs and stomach, events, record voice over and help generate sales through
which boasts a unicorn tattoo and “ridiculous” scripture across his brand ambassadorships. Oh yeah, I also shoot and edit photo/
torso.  Everyone will remember their first time hearing Dumptruck. video. I do stuff and things. A lot of stuff and things.
But most people probably haven’t heard the story behind one of the
industry’s favorite characters and event hosts. 5. How did you get into public speaking? I was brought up
in a very musical family. I was fortunate to come up in some
Here’s 10 things to know about Dumptruck! pretty great school music programs. The stage was always
a comfortable place for me. Then, I became a radio DJ in
1. Some people probably think you live in your Econoline van, Memphis where I had to announce acts at concerts. I’m still on
but I know you’ve had permanent addresses all over the a pretty good roll.
nation. Tell us the story! Born in Hattiesburg, MS and raised in
south Louisiana, southeast Texas, and finally Memphis, TN where 6. When did you begin to feel more a part of the motorcycle
I graduated high school. After returning to Memphis from the Navy community? Easy. The 2013 El Diablo Run. Even after riding
in 2002, I had an urge to keep going. To move somewhere I knew through all 48 lower states, I still wasn’t really a part of any
nothing about. The high frequency of adventure I had become community. I just liked to do my own thing. Most of my work
accustomed to was no longer laid out before me. I had to go get it. was always in front of thousands of people. Most of my miles
So, I went to Denver, CO. That was where I became a daily were me on recharge. EDR changed all of that. I didn’t know
rider. Denver was a great place to start again. Roads were open and anything about it until three days before. It was the only break
wild, beer was an important part of life (I actually drove a Budweiser from the road I’d have all year, but I couldn’t help but find out
truck), and the mountains had a way of drawing you in whenever what a good ol’ dirtbag motorcycle run was all about. I’ll tell you
time allowed. It was then that I also started to emcee events of this…it introduced me to what would soon become by family.
all kinds for an array of clients. I decided that after driving a semi, Many of the people in my life today are from that one party. You
bouncing, bartending, and announcing women’s roller derby, it were there Staci, you know what I’m talking about.
was time to keep going west for a new version of an old address.
Southern California. It was there that I really took to the road. So I do know what he’s talking
much, in fact, that I never really had a regular address for the 8 years about! It’s where the
I was in the southern reaches of the Golden State. I just lived on ‘tuxspeedo’ also made its
a motorcycle - riding from one show to the next, trying to stretch a first public appearance in
dollar as far as I could, only to return to a short term lease, guest the motorcycle community,
room, or my van. It was the freest time of my life. Now, I’m in NOLA and it was never forgotten.
(New Orleans), where I’ve recently started my next adventure. Continued….

2. Since you’ve been everywhere….what’s your favorite To read this BLOG by Staci
area of the country to ride? This is pretty much the ultimate Wilt in its entirety…
question for a rambler, or anyone who has traveled those two-
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A Scotsman was drinking in a bar in London when he After having their 10th child, an Alabama couple
gets a call on his cell. He hangs up the call and immediately decided that was enough, as they could not afford a
orders a round of drinks for the entire bar, as he proudly larger bed, so 10 was the limit. The husband went to his
announced his wife has just given birth to a handsome Veterinarian and told him that he and his cousin didn’t
and up to par Scottish boy weighing in at 25 pounds. want no more children. The Doc told him that there was
a fix called a vasectomy, but it was mighty expensive.
Everyone applauds and yells out their congratulations A less costly way, said the Doc, was to go home, get a
comments but all are in awe that a newly born baby can cherry bomb (fireworks are still legal in Alabama), light
weigh in at 25 pounds! it, put it in a beer can, then hold the can up to his ear
and count to 10. The Alabammy man told the Doc, “I
The proud Father just shrugs, “That’s about average up aint the sharpest tool in the shed, but I don’t see how
our way, folks....like I said, my boy’s a typical Highland putting a cherry bomb in a beer can next to my ear is
baby boy.” going to fix me.”

Two weeks later than man returns to the bar. The “Just trust me,” says the Doc. So the man goes home, lit
Bartender says, “Hey, you’re the Father of that typical a cherry bomb and puts it in a beer can, holds the can up
Scottish baby that weighed 25 pounds at birth, aren’t you? to his ear and begins to count: “1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Everybody’s been making bets about how big he’d be in
two weeks, so how much does your boy weigh now?” At which point he paused, placed the beer can between
his legs as he resumed counting on his other hand.
The Scotsman proudly replies, “17 pounds.”
The Bartender is puzzled and a tad concerned. “What *This procedure also works in Arkansas & Oklahoma.
happened? He was 25 pounds the day he was born. You ---------------------------------------------------------------
announced it right here!”
The Scottish man took a slow swig from his Johnny Walker A much older gentleman was hanging out at his local
whiskey, wipes his lips on his shirt sleeve, leans into the gym when he spotted a sweet young thang waling in......
Bartender, gives him a wink, grins and proudly replies with a He leaned in and whispered to a Trainer standing next to
twinkle in his eye, ‘we had him circumcised.” him, “What machine should I use to impress that young
lady over there?”. The Trainer looked at the man up and
-------------------------------------------------------------- down, then directly in his eyes and replied, “Sir, I would
An attractive woman seated herself in the very posh highly recommend the ATM in the lobby.”
Psychologist’s office. “Now then Miss, what brings you
here today?” the Doctor asked. ---------------------------------------------------------------
“Well, I, uh,” she stammered. “I think, umm, that I might be a I asked my brother why he looked so bummed?
nymphomaniac.” He said he was all excited to go on his 1st date with this
“I see”, replies the Doctor. “ I can help you, but I need to chick he met online that told him ‘she was bi.”
advise you that my fee is $150. an hour.” He said after a few hours in he realized she actually
“That’s a little steep,” she replies, “how much would that meant bi-polar.
be for all night?”
---------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------- Bubba with his 380 auto, enters his neighborhood
A man and a woman were traveling on a train. bar, holds the gun straight above his head and yells out,
Woman to the man: Every time you smile at me, I feel “Whoever the hell had sex with my wife is fittin’ to get
like inviting you to my place. shot!” he snarled.
Man: Oh, gosh....! Are you single? The Bartender, Joe, is trying to calm him down when
Woman: No, not that…..I’m a Dentist. someone from the back of the bar yells out, “Settle your
ass down Bubba, you aint got enough bullets!”
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Guy in a bar who’s been cut-off, wagers a bet with the Two women sitting in a bar after work enjoying a much
Bartender. needed Happy Hour.
“If you can’t tell me the answer I get another drink.” “Deal” They’re getting happier by the drink, when the one says,
says the Bartender. ‘What’s the worst thing your husband’s ever said while you
Guy: “Why is a wife like a hand grenade?” were having sex?” Never missing a beat the other replies,
Bartender: “That’s one I don’t know”. “Why?” “Hey darlin’, I’m home!”
Guy: “Remove the ring and your house is gone!

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Bars/Restaurants Jim Wall Insurance Agency (800) 424-5377 2275 N. Wilson Way
Bones Roadhouse Kelly Weber – Owner/Agent Stockton, CA 95205
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4430 Pleasant Valley Road Email: [email protected] Detailing Performance Cycles
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320 Main Street (800) 391-1313 (408) 641-1940 Omega Motorcycle
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Fortuna, CA 95540 Leather Goods Motorcycle Towing
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The Leatherworks, Inc. Need A Lift Motorcycle Towing West Sacramento, CA 95691
Road Trip Bar & Grill www.LeatherworksInc.com “We Serve Everyone”
www.roadtripbg.com 188 Frank West Circle #C (916) 372-2206
24989 State Hwy 16 [email protected]
Stockton, CA 95206 (916) 519-8454 Penngrove Motorcycle Company
Capay, CA 95607 (209) 983-9200 www.penngrovemotorcycleco.com
530-796-3777 Motorcycle Paint 9585 Main Street
Tomson Leather Penngrove, CA 94951
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Est. 1985 Sinners and Winners (707) 793-7993
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Call for appointment (209) 847-2998 4600 Main Street
Dealerships (530) 622-2453 Denair, CA 95316
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Auburn, CA 95602 10021 Wolf Road - SteC-17 Performance Powder Coating & Ride-On-Motorcycles
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Orangevale, CA 95662 Vallejo, CA 94590
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115 Woodmere Road (916) 987-1942
Folsom, CA 95630 Tattoos
Featherbed Railroad Bed & Real Estate
(916) 608-9922 Breakfast Resort Wild Bill Tattoo
Harley-Davidson of Sacramento Nan Danford RE/MAX GOLD www.wild-bills.com
www.featherbedrailroad.com #01967818 115 Lincoln Street
www.hdsac.com 2870 Lakeshore Blvd Roseville, CA 95678
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Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(415) 488-1441
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JULY 2020 JULY 18
KANAKA HEKILI MC 6th ANNUAL LUAU
JULY 1-JULY 4 NEWARK
MMA’S 2020 FIREWORKS STAND Presented by Kanaka Hekili MC Oakland. Located at Swiss
SACRAMENTO Park – 5911 Mowry Avenue. 12 noon til 6pm, donation $20
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association of Calif. Located presale, $25@ the door. Hawaiian music, food, dancing, vendors
at 5445 Auburn Blvd. (Between Palm Avenue & Garfield Avenue) and MEGA raffle prizes. For more information: Terry@
To make this a success, the MMA BOD is asking our members tkmplumbing.com
to help with shifts along with us! This will be a fun time and
help support MMA. You will receive 1 yr FREE membership for AUGUST 2020
volunteering your time. For more information: Stick (916) 765-
5774 / [email protected] AUGUST 1
FREEDOM RIDERS MC 7th ANNUAL HOG RUN
JULY 3-5 NICE
HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY Presented by Freedom Riders MC. Starts at Robinson Rancheria
POSTPONED (2021) Resort and Casino – 1545 State Hwy 20. Sign up 9am til noon.
HOLLISTER 25 bucks includes shirt. Ride around the lake. End at Freedom
Presented by Roadshows, Inc. Vendors & participants go to www. Riders Clubhouse in Lakeport. Shirts, booths, waterslide
roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / prizes. Bike raffle. Mask or no mask. For more information:
[email protected] [email protected]

JULY 4 AUGUST 7-16
TOP HATTERS 73rd ANNIVERSARY POKER RUN 80th ANNIVERSARY STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP
HOLLISTER BUFFALO CHIP, SOUTH DAKOTA
Presented by Hollister Top Hatters – Starts at Corbin -2360 The Largest Music Festival in motorcycling! Lynyrd Skynyrd
Technology Parkway. 9am-12noon. $20 entry includes run pin, – Willie Nelson – ZZ Top – Shinedown – REO Speedwagon –
music, food and a chance to win high hand or low hand. All bikes Billy Idol – Pop Evil - Puddle of Mudd and MANY MORE! Get
& public welcome. Trike races on Friday – July 3rd. For more Your passes now – Concerts FREE with Camping! For more
information: (831) 537-4629 / www.tophatters-mc.com information: www.BuffaloChip.com (605) 347-9000.
See flyer on Back Cover
JULY 4
FREEDOM RIDE AUGUST 22
CHICO INAUGRUAL WAYNE NEAULT
Presented by Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson – Starts at 1501 WINDS OF HOPE MEMORIAL RUN
Mangrove Avenue. 6pm-9pm. Free. For more information: YUBA CITY
[email protected] Presented by The Black Sails Foundation. Registration at Yuba
City Harley-Davidson – 720 W. Onstott Frontage Rd. 9am. Online
JULY 16 Pre-registration: $25 per rider/ $40 per couple (Day of $30 per
BIKE NIGHT rider/ $50 per couple) Join us for a 100 mile poker run & treasure
CHICO hunt. 3pm-6m at Krankin Hanks – 726 J Street in Marysville.
Presented by Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson – Starts at 1501 Raffle, Live Music and more! For more information: www.
Mangrove Avenue. 6pm-9pm. Free. For more information: blacksailsfoundation.org
[email protected] See flyer on Page 9

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SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020

SEPTEMBER 11-13 OCTOBER 10
FRYED BROTHERS BAND ANNUAL BASH IN THE 10th ANNUAL 111 MILE RIDE FOR VETERANS
REDWOODS AUBURN
LEGGETT Presented by The Forgotten Soldier Program. Ride starts at C &
Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Redwoods River E V-Twin Indian - 12015 Shale Ridge Road. Registration starts
Resort - 75000 HWY 101 North. 9am. Join the Fryed Brothers at 8:30. Advanced registration $25 p/person/2 up $45. Day of
Band for a weekend of music, bike games and so much more $30 p/person/2 up $50. Run ends at Rocklin Harley-Davidson.
in the Redwoods. Additional music provided by Rogue, Gethen Poker ride, with lunch, music, raffle, chapter challenge. For more
Jenkins, Savannah Blue, Steve “Beatnik” Werner, Second Sight, information: www.forgottensoldierprogram.com
and Barn Fire Band. Cost: $75/Advance or $85/Gate. Admission
includes tent camping. RV space call Billie (707) 925-6249. For OCTOBER 31
more information: Barb (707) 824-4861 / barbfryed@yahoo. HALLOWEEN PARTY
com / www.fryedbrothersband.com. SACRAMENTO
Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden
SEPTEMBER 12 Way. 11am - 2pm Free to attend. Come celebrate with us
4th ANNUAL GOLD COUNTRY 49er POKER RUN Harley-Davidson style! We will have a costume contest, $1 beer
AUBURN (please drink responsibly, do not drink and ride) food and more!
Presented by Gold Country Indian Riders. Check in and registration Plus we will be having a safe trick or treat all day long. For more
at C&E Auburn Indian & VTwin – 12015 Shale Ridge Lane. 9am - information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com
10am. $20 Solo/$30 Couple. BBQ lunch provided by Hard Rock
Casino & Hotel to the first 150 registered riders. Our ride will end OPEN HOUSE
at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento for food and fun.
We will award the high poker hand with $300 and hand out raffle 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
prizes, 50/50, more prizes and a gas BBQ grill. All Bikes Welcome. SUTTER CREEK
For more information: www.49er.goldcountryimrg.com / www. American Legion Riders Meeting
goldcountryimrg.com / [email protected] Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American
Legion Drive – 6:30pm.

SEPTEMBER 12 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
1st ANNUAL VIP SHOPPING EVENT POKER CHIP RUN EL DORADO
MODESTO MMA Division 21 Monthly Meeting
Presented by Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson. Registration Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Poor Red’s -
at 500 N Carpenter Rd. 9am / $20 a person. The ride ends at the 6221 Pleasant Valley Rd 7pm
Old Fishermen’s club where there will be live music, food trucks, The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
vendors, and more! Don’t miss out! The first 200 registrants will rights organization in the State of California. Please join us
receive a run pin and goodie bag. For more information: www. to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our
mitchellsmodestohd.com / (209) 522-1061 rights to ride free.

SEPTEMBER 19 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
SACRAMENTO HARLEY-DAVIDSON 101 ANNIVERSARY FT BRAGG
SACRAMENTO ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting
Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96.
- 2pm Free to attend. Since 1919, Harley-Davidson of Sacramento is Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison
one of the nation’s oldest dealerships! Come join us as we celebrate 101 Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230-5857 /
years of being in Sacramento! Enjoy food, prizes, vendors and $1 beer! americanlegionriders96.com
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and ride. For more information: 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
(916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com FORTUNA
MMA Division 3 Monthly Meeting
SEPTEMBER 24-27 Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Funky
STREET VIBRATIONS Fall Rally Monkey Restaurant – 1875 Riverwalk Dr. 6:30pm The
RENO, CARSON & VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
Presented by Roadshows, Inc. Vendors & participants go to www. rights organization in the State of California. Please join us
roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our
[email protected] rights to ride free.

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2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
MANTECA VACAVILLE
Eagle’s Nest HOG Chapter Monthly Meeting Vacaville HOG Chapter Monthly Meet & Greet
Presented by Eagle’s Nest HOG Chapter - Mountain Mike’s Presented by Iron Steed H.O.G. Chapter Vacaville. Located
Pizza - 1120 N Main St. 7pm – 8pm/ Meeting is free. Do you at Hide-A-Way - 1080 Orange Dr. 7pm. Are you looking for
ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and are looking for a fun a group of people just like you? Do you need people to ride
group to ride with? Come join the Eagle’s Nest HOG Chapter with? Look no further! For more information or inquiries,
to learn about their upcoming rides. contact our Chapter Director Dori at valentinedori@yahoo.
com Chapter Asst. Director Charlynn at charlynnmatheson@
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MARYSVILLE
MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting 2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association - Pizza Round SACRAMENTO
Up - 2004 Covillaud St. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle MMA Division 10 Monthly Meeting ON HOLD
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – NEW
State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming LOCATION TBA 7:30pm
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. For The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
more information: [email protected] rights organization in the State of California. Please join us
to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our
3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH rights to ride free.
FOLSOM
Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Presented by Folsom HOG – Round Table Pizza – 9500 ELK GROVE
Greenback Lane – Unit 1. 7pm-8:30pm For more information: MMA Division 2 Monthly Meeting ON HOLD
www.folsomhog.org / [email protected] Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – NEW
LOCATION TBA 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Association is
3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of California.
PENRYN Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that
MMA Division 16 Monthly Meeting affect our rights to ride free.
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Valencia
Club – 2162 Taylor Rd. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the ROCKLIN
State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter. Mountain Mikes
Pizza - 5505 Whitney Blvd #2F. 7pm. We will be organizing
4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH our Ride Calendar. Bring your ideas. Arrive early if you want
SACRAMENTO to eat. For more information: [email protected]
MMA Division 14 Monthly Meeting
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Sammy’s 4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
- 2021 Del Paso Blvd . 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle CHICO
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the MMA Division 23 Monthly Meeting
State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Sierra Steel
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. Harley Davidson – 1501 Mangrove Ave. 7pm. The Modified
Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights
4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn
REDDING about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to
Redding HOG Chapter Meeting ride free.
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: [email protected]

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4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EVERY SATURDAY
PALO CEDRO FOOD TRUCK LUNCH
MMA Division 24 Monthly Meeting SACRAMENTO
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Goodtimes Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden
Pizza – 22049 Old 44 Drive 8734. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Way. 11am-2pm Free to attend / food available for purchase.
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the Out riding and having fun? Ride on over to Harley-Davidson
State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming of Sacramento to enjoy lunch from one of Sacramento’s
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. finest food trucks. Enjoy the farm to fork life! For more
information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com

4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EVERY SATURDAY
ROCKLIN TRY A JUMPSTART
ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting SACRAMENTO
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. Rocklin Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way.
Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm 9am-2pm Free to attend. Not quite ready to test ride a bike?
Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 Need your motorcycle license? Get comfortable in the saddle
at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento by trying a Jumpstart Demo.
EVERY FRIDAY We’ll mount the motorcycle, set your boots to the foot pegs
ROSEVILLE  and fire up the engine under the watchful eye of our trained
BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker professional. And then, sitting comfortably on the motorcycle,
Church - 414 Vernon Street 7pm-8pm you’ll give the throttle a little twist and continue to shift through
the gears all while safely and securely attached to the Jumpstart
1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH platform. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.
WOODLAND com
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 EVERY SATURDAY
W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public. DEMO DAYS
(530) 848-2090 with any questions. SACRAMENTO
Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden
1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Way. 9am - 6 pm. Free to attend. More wind. More power.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY More agility. Welcome to pure, unfiltered freedom taken
MMA Division 12 Monthly Meeting to the next level. There’s only one way to understand this
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – NEW feeling. You have to test ride one of the new Harley-Davidson
LOCATION Woodbridge Crossing – 18939 N. Lower motorcycles. This is one ride you don’t want to miss. Must
Sacramento Road 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle occur during daylight hours. Weather permitting For more
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com
State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. AUBURN
MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian &
FAIRFIELD V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9:30am. Gold Country
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and
N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707- prospective members and friends are welcome. www.
694-5251 goldcountryimrg.com
3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD
VALLEJO MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100 Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter.
Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open to Benicia Grill II - 2390 N. Texas. Order breakfast at 8am.
start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House night. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All
bikes welcome. (Note: Feb & May we do weekend events,
EVERY SATURDAY so no breakfast meeting then.) For more information: Bill
SACRAMENTO Neander / [email protected].
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.

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MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local
17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss matters A&M Heating and Air.................................................................................15
important to the Local and to the motorcycle community. Allstate Julue Domenick Agent.................................................................26
We create plans, and review events and have a raffle. We Billy’s Motorcycle Shop.............................................................................15
will also share with other MRO’s and Clubs. We are also Black Sails Foundation EVENT..................................................................9
open to the communities. Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 / Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub...................................................................4
[email protected] Buffalo Chip................................................................................Back Cover
4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH C&E Auburn Indian &V-Twin ..............................................................3
SACRAMENTO  Cal Tire & Autoworks ................................................................................17
MONTHLY OPEN MEETING Presented by Veterans of All Clinton’s Custom Cycle.............................................................................15
Wars Riders - The Capitol Casino - 411 N 16th Street 10am CycleInsure Agency.....................................................................................4
Meetings are open to the public. For more information: Sly - Double D Steak.........................................................................................17
[email protected]. / www.vawriders.org Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast......................................................17
Folsom-Rocklin Harley-Davidson............................. Inside Front Cover/19
BIKE NIGHTS Gurnee Mason Rushford Bonotto Forestiere Trial Lawyers....................31
Humboldt Performance Cycle...................................................................17
EVERY THURSDAY Inn of the Lost Coast.................................................................................25
SACRAMENTO Jachimowicz Law Group.............................................................................5
Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Jim Wall Insurance Agency.........................................................................9
Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Midnight Motors...........................................................................................9
Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and Miller Built Performance Cycles..................................................................9
great company. All like minded members of the community Nan Danford Real Estate..........................................................................31
are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to Nickell’s Custom .......................................................................................15
who they choose. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217- Noble West Insurance Services................................................................26
2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 Omega Motorcycles....................................................................................9
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Penngrove Motorcycle Company.............................................................17
EUREKA Performance Powercoating.......................................................................26
BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North of Ravenol Oil..................................................................................................4
Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All Rick’s Automotive......................................................................................31
motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack ride. / Ride-On Motorcycles.................................................................................15
www.mobofhumboldt.com Road Dog Cycle..........................................................................................8
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (May-September) Road Trip Bar & Grill..................................................................................25
WILLITS Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys.....................................................1 & 27
BIKE NIGHT Presented by Willits Wild Bunch – Scoops Deli – San Jose Hogwash...................................................................................17
110 N. Main Street. 6p-8pm, Food, Raffle, Music. A great social Sonoma County HD....................................................................4/EVENTS
gathering to meet other riders in the area. All Bikes – All Riders T3 Design Studios.....................................................................................31
Welcome. For more information: [email protected] The Leatherworks......................................................................................14
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Thunder Road Biker Church.....................................................................24
LODI West Coast Leathers.................................................................................26
BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The Wild Bill Tattoo...........................................................................................15
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
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
HISTORIC COLFAX
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Presented Grand Fathers MC No Cal –
Clubhouse 301 S. Railroad Street –
8:30am – 11am. Start your day out with the Grand Fathers MC!
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