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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal editor’s letter
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or 530.305.7992 that goes along with this season, this year I
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Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com of the recent devastating fires, I just can’t help but
to think about all of our brothers and sisters that no
Northern California longer have a home to celebrate the holidays in. This
State Editors / Owners has got to be a tough time of the year that brings back
many joyous memories of celebrating with family and
Stan & Terri Hill friends. I can only imagine that this is a very painful
experience for these people who know that even
On The Cover: though they will rebuild - it will be a long time before
their lives are back to any kind of normal. Let’s all look
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! for ways to help out as we bikers always do to lend a
helping hand to the communities that have been so
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Meredith Hancock – Hancock Media
It is hard to believe that with this issue - 2021 is coming
Contributing Writers to a close. It also a time to reflect on the life changing
events during this past year. 2022…I am having a
Ride Destination hard time wrapping my head around that one - it still
Chuck & Cindy Loseth seems like a futuristic time within a movie. Never the
less, it is as real as can be and it does not matter how
Thunder Road Biker Church hard we try - we cannot stop or even slow the hands
Pastor Johnny Lujan of time. It is with every passing year that I realize that
‘time’ is becoming much more important to me. It is
Road Trippin’ apparent that the time spent with family, close friends
Gary & Mary Hoffman and the time spent doing the activities that Terri and I
enjoy doing together are a top priority. Nothing brings
Open Road Toon this home more than the names and faces that we
Don ‘Thunder’ Baggett see in every December issue of this magazine as
we honor our fallen fellow motorcycle riders with our
If You Can See What I Can See … LAST RIDES Memorial collage. It is also a reminder
You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley that we are here only by God’s good grace. When it is
time to be called home, we do not get to choose when
Cyndee Reed Van Hooser or how we go. Use this as a reminder to make the
most of every day and to live a full and interesting life.
Frank Medicine Wolf Springer Life can change in an instant so let’s all make sure our
family and close friends know that we love and care
Contributing Photographers for them not just during this Holiday season but every
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios opportunity we get to let them know. We hope you
have a blessed and safe holiday season surrounded
Billie Wilson / Billie The Kid Photography by family and close friends!
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Tis the Season! We hear the expression everywhere or a William Harley that created a Harley-Davidson and
we go. It used to be Merry Christmas, but somehow it was merely just a story someone told that has been
legalistic people have become offended by the age- passed down in time and they never really lived or created
old traditions of Christmas. They use their hierarchy to an amazing company and a hundred plus year following.
bring hate, evil and dissension to confuse people and If that were so, all the clothing, the bikes, and the parts
divide. And although people claim to be offended, they that have a Bar and Shield would be just a myth and all
are the same people who want the time off for a “Christmas the people who purchase, rode and sold Harley-Davidson
Holiday”. Let me make one point perfectly clear, without motorcycles have just become fanatics and out of their
the birth of a Savior, there would be nothing to celebrate, minds… If you are part of the Harley-Davidson community
there would be no holiday or any reason to take some and family you would say “those are fighting words”.
time off in December. It would become just another month Yet, no one questions the Harley-Davidson brand, the
in the calendar -even though the traditional calendar was foundation of the company and why they build anniversary
based on His birth. models. It’s Fact! So why is it then that we doubt Christ
Jesus and the yearly anniversary we celebrate every year
Christmas started with the Birth of Christ Jesus. It is the since his birth? Why is time itself based on the birth of
celebration of the birth of Christ. Now don’t start getting Christ and the Bible still the number one book ever sold
political on me and defending your position if December past, present and I am sure in the future? A great question
25th was the actual date, or was he actually born in a to contemplate as you ride this season.
manger, a barn, or in a field. Was it actually nighttime or
because of the international dateline, day light savings As we roll into this holiday season wiping the mashed
time and the rotation of the earth it could have been lunch potatoes and gravy out of beards and letting another
time during half time? I’ve heard them all and those are button out of leathers from overeating the stuffed bird, let
all just points of arguing statements to defend controversy. us humble ourselves and get back to the holiday traditions
Could it have been in a manger, which was in a barn that of our past. As you ride in hundreds of Toy-Runs on those
was sitting in a field with morning stars and closer to Harley-Davidson motorcycles this year, reflect also on the
lunch? God knows and we are not him, so the points are truth of the season. The truth that Christ loves you, died
irrelevant “in my opinion”. for you and is here for you now. The truth is that Christ
Jesus is not just a story or a fallacy of time, but a Savior
The fact of the matter is that without Christ there would who came for you and me. And yes, He came also for
be no Christmas or any other reason to celebrate. No those that doubt the story to be true, and the amazing
Christmas lights, no Christmas wreaths, no Christmas thing is even He loves them too. TIS THE SEASON!
dinners, no holiday fruit cake, and definitely no Ugly
Christmas Sweater parties! We have made it such a Luke 4:18 The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for He has
commercialized occasion that we forget that it was about anointed me to bring Good News to the Poor. He has sent
a Savior coming to a lost and broken world to love the me to Proclaim that Captives will be Released, the Blind
broken hearted, setting captives free, and to draw people
to a closer relationship with God. And yet even though will See, that the Oppressed will be
the season has been tragically commercialized, there are Set Free.
still a few that continue the story and belief that there is a
savior, and he came to heal the sick, help the blind to see Pastor Johnny Lujan
and set the captives free. I know that without a Savior, I
would have been left to a life of hate, evil, drunkenness
and drug addiction. For me, I believe!

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RIDE PRIDE: DynaQen

My name is Stephine and I’ve been into bikes from about the age of 7 when my bonus dad came around - he owned a
Harley. Hearing him rev the engine at 7am on a Sunday morning and smelling the exhaust definitely wasn’t the way
I liked to wake up on a weekend, but growing up but it made me fall in love with the motorcycle world. Since then I’ve
ridden dirt bikes and once my husband, True bought his first Harley I was very intrigued to ride, learn, and get one of my
own.
In 2016, I bought my first Harley, a Dyna Street Bob and for the last 5 years my
husband, our good friend Burns and I have built what you see in these photos.
The build started in our garage and through the ups and downs of a build and the
countless amounts of money and hard work, I’m super proud of this bike and I’m
happy to call her mine! Bike built by True Performance in Morgan Hill.
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Golden Gate Bridge SF Emerald Bay

If You Can See What I Can See …

You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley

Appreciating Northern California

from home, in South Placer County, or within the vicinity of
the Sacramento area.

With Friends at Pardee Dam Overlook Just taking a quick ride from home to Auburn, I love watching
the water where the North and Middle Forks of the American
During this season of giving thanks, I am thankful for River meet at the confluence, just below State Routes CA-49
awesome places to ride that are nearby and reasonably close and CA-193. Across the water is the historic Mountain Quarry
to home. We love the overnighters and weekend trips, but Bridge, constructed with concrete, is 150 feet above the river.
spending all day Saturday on the bike is fun too. Everywhere It was nicknamed the No Hands Bridge because originally it
we ride, I see something different. I have lived here all my did not have guardrails to prevent falling off the sides. The
life. Yet, I have never seen the beauty of this state the same nickname stuck, even after rails were added.
way that I see it while riding. We ride frequently, to places
near and far. Together, Curt & I have rode our motorcycle There is a lot to see and do in Amador County. Take a
from the north border to the south, from the west to the east, ride to Valley Springs and enjoy long stretches of smooth
and all over the valley in between. I am happy to share a pavement with very few stops on the road. The rolling
few of my favorite local places to ride. There are so many hills are tall and full with lush green grass after the spring
great places that I want to tell you about, I will save most rains. There is often a herd of cattle lounging under a tree,
of them for other stories. Our starting point usually begins or horses frolicking through the grass. I notice the working
ranches with their unique barns. Some of the barns end up
left alone to wither and rust away. Have you ever wondered
about the stories those old buildings hold within? If only
they could tell us. Imagine the birthing of a foal in the barn,
or a young couple trying to raise their children and live off
the land they love, while working their fingers to the bone.

Mormon Emigrant Trail

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Echo Summit City of San Francisco

Which way If you are riding alone or with friends, stop at Pardee Dam
shall we turn Overlook and take a photo with the water in the background.
Pardee Reservoir is the primary source of water for the
Volcano is a cool little town, thick with trees and brush. Keep East Bay Municipal Utility District in the San Francisco Bay
your eyes open, I have seen deer every time we ride through. area. Wait for the green light to give the go ahead, then ride
across the dam on the interesting narrow one-way road.
Take a ride in mid-April; follow Hwy-49N to Jackson. You will The heart of the great ‘49er Gold Rush era is all around us.
be amazed when you come upon the wild poppies covering the Visit the James Marshall Gold Discovery Historic State Park.
hillside. Coloma is one of the most significant historic spots in the
nation, and is a quick ride from home. The finding of gold
In Ione, the hot summer sun turns the wild grass to golden brought miners and settlers rushing to the golden state. Walk
brown and the oak trees continue to survive. If you are around the restored buildings and museums filled with artifacts
looking for something to do, pay your respects and visit of the era. Docents dress in period costumes, telling stories and
the Veterans Memorial located in the heart of downtown. acting out life in the good ol’ days, including stage robberies
Everyone enjoys taking a tour of Preston Castle, once known and gunfights, all to entertain you. You can even try your luck
as Preston School of Industry. Built in 1890, this hidden gem and pan for gold. Columbia, in Tuolumne County, is another
of the past sits on top of a hill. In its early days, Preston was Historic State Park dating back to the Gold Rush era. This little
a reform school for delinquent youths, and later became a town sits in the heart of the California Mother Lode.
state correctional facility. Preston is a registered California
Historical Landmark. This place is fascinating. Going north up Highway 50, turn off at Silverfork. We enjoy
riding through this part of the Eldorado National Forest. We
always get off the bikes and take pictures at the bridge. The
quick flowing water in the river is so clear you can see fish
swimming in the pool beside the boulders. If you search the
area, you will find grinding stones and boulders with original
carvings from Native American Indians.

The beauty of California continues as you travel up Hwy
50. The ride can get a little scary for those who are afraid of
heights. The rock wall of the mountain is on one side and a
short wall is on the other side. The highway follows curves in
the road. The wall helps prevent vehicles from driving off the
road and falling down the side of the mountain, into the forest

Silverfork

Valley Springs

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If this old Riding
house could Mormon
Emigrant
talk .. Trail

Working Barn

The tall hills
of Ione

below. If you consider it lucky, you might even see bears in the Eldorado
Tahoe National Forest. We saw a Mama and her two babies. Nat’l Forest
Drive by the lake to see the blue green water of Emerald Bay.
The cove formed when a glacier reached Tahoe, entered the and watch the sunset on the Pacific Ocean.
lake and melted. Emerald Bay is one of the most photographed Talk about a great ride for the day, this is one of
spots in Tahoe. The 2021 wildfires destroyed 2.5 million acres them. Come ride with us, and you too can fall
of land across the state, including forests and whole towns. in love with the beauty of Northern California.
There was worry and concern that the Caldor Fire would reach
Tahoe. Fortunately, firefighters saved this beautiful area from Article and photos contributed by Cyndee
the ravages of the Caldor Fire. As we rode through the burned Reed Van Hooser
areas, I noticed the air is thin and my breathing requires a little
more effort than normal. Decimated and devastated by fire,
California is still beautiful, and I enjoy the view.

Get on your bike and ride across the Golden Gate Bridge.
This is fun. The wind blows hard, and you can feel it. Cars
honk with enthusiasm, just because they are on the bridge.
There is also a walkway, crowded with people. Approaching
the city, houses cover the hills, side by side. Continue to
travel on I-80, along the side of downtown San Francisco.
The road is elevated and still the skyscrapers are taller. Be
prepared to be amazed. Ride around, end up by the Presidio

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A CHRISTMAS STORY

Iremember the big Christmas tree in the center of town. I take off running to catch up with Santa.
used to watch it come into town every year on the back of
a flat bed truck. Then a big crane would hoist it high in the Santa would always greet us by name, hi Bobbie, hi Richie,
air, and then lower it in the hole in the middle of the street. It etc. Santa knew the names of all the kids in town. As we got
was a big deal, because as soon as the Christmas tree was close to him he would kneel on one knee to get down to our
lit Santa would show up. level. We would talk about the niceties of Christmas, How are
you? How is Mrs Claus? Are the reindeer out tonight? Then
Santa would walk up and down the streets greeting all the little Santa would ask, have you been good boys and girls? Are
boys & girls. He would walk Market Street past JL O’Rourke, you keeping your rooms clean? Are you minding Mom and
Wong’s Chinese Restaurant, Don’s Shoe Store, the old barber Dad? AND THEN THE BIG QUESTION… What would you
shop, Davison’s Drug Store where mom used to work, past the like for Christmas? By that time Mom was usually standing
towns Christmas tree that stood taller than any building in town, close by. We would tell Santa two or three things from our
down to the end of the block to Uncle Dom’s gas station. He list. I remember every year Santa would get us at least one
would then cross the street by the post office heading back thing from our list. After all of us little ones were done Santa
to the center of town past the paint store, fire department and would stand up, reach deep into his rucksack and pulled out
JJ O’Rourke, crossing the street to the Crocker Bank, the a candy cane for each of us. As we walked away sucking on
movie theater, and last by the court house and the Sun Herald. our candy cane, we were satisfied knowing that our mission
Sometimes Santa would walk down 5th Street from the Crocker was done… Santa got our list!
Bank past the old Firestone store, Zumwalt’s Appliance Store,
the old telephone operators building, dentist & doctor office. I tell you this true story of my childhood, to share how
He would then cross the street to the furniture store heading important Toy Runs are to me today. I remember the first
north past the building were the Rainbow Girls met, there was time I rode with my two sons in front of me on our first toy run
a music store, jewelry store, Frank’s Market and Bakery where together, continuing my Christmas memories. As part of the
we bought our groceries and where I used to take Nettie for motorcycle community, we need to share our memories and
rides on my bicycle to get a fudge brownie, ending back at the traditions of Christmas and at the same time help the little
center of town at the town’s Christmas Tree. ones start their memories of Christmas.

Mom would take us kids down town every year to see The Thunder Roads NorCal Event Calendar shares many
Santa. We would drive around until we spotted him. Us kids upcoming Toy Runs at the back of the issue. Pick one or
would stand up in the backseat keeping an eye on Santa more and make it a yearly tradition knowing you are creating
while mom made a u-turn and parked the car. We would memories for the little kiddos in your area. Merry Christmas!
walk up to the corner waiting for mom and then cross the Ride on and keep the shinny side up!
street. When mom gave us a wave with her hand, we would
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MERRY
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JOHN SMALL RUSS BROWN BILLY HENNEFER
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Parade Route On Christian Valley Rd

RIDE DESTINATION:
Auburn – Colfax – Meadow Vista

Thought I would follow up a little on my last months
ride. After leaving Minnesota, I made my way
south and on into Arkansas. I wanted to check out
the annual CMA get together, “Changing of the Colors” in
Hatfield. This four- day event is open to all chapters and
is a great opportunity for some fellowship and inspiration
before the winter months set in. On my way down though,
after gassing up in Bentonville, I noticed a clicking sound
coming from the motor. I spent the night in Fort Smith and
rolled into Hatfield early the next morning. When I left that
afternoon, the clicking noise had turned into a clacking and
by the time I made it to I40, it was a clanging. Yikes!

With 150 miles to Oklahoma City, I sent up a couple of
prayers and gratefully I limped into the Homewood Suites.
I chose the Homewood because it’s, basically, across the
parking lot from Harley-Davidson World in Oklahoma City.

Lining Up

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Down at the Square ROTC

CMA Booth Armory Hall

I want to give a shout out to Ray, Leon, and Mike, who, the next
morning, got me right in and had me ready to roll that afternoon. A
lifter had let go and threw some shrapnel around. They pretty much
replaced the entire Cam side. Heading home, it was almost like
having a new motor. Thanks guys!!

So, that takes us to this month. I saw that the Auburn Veteran’s Day
parade was coming up, so I decided to see what was up and get a little
ride in at the same time. I’m glad I came out. Lots of good patriotic
fun was had by what seemed to be the entire city. Veteran’s groups,

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Placer High Band

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Off Combie Rd Tin Lantern in Meadow Vista
Red Frog in Colfax
Police, Fire, and many other organizations participated. On Red Dog Rd
Wayne and our local CMA chapter, The Faithful Warriors,
had set up a booth along the parade route.

Everyone traveled down to Central Square and then
out to the Gold Country Fairgrounds for lunch and the
ceremonies honoring those who risk it all. If you’re free
next Veteran’s Day, make your way out to Auburn and
enjoy the festivities. You won’t regret it.

After hanging out for a while, I made my way to I80 and
putted up to Bell Road. This is a day ride I’ve done a couple
of times. You can take Bell back to SR49, which avoids
most of the traffic, or turn east on Bowman. Bowman
becomes Christian Valley and then Stanley, Virginia,
Helen, and Florence will take you out to 49. Missing all
the traffic.

From there, it was up to Combie Road and a southern
swing around Lake of the Pines. Rutherford and Magnolia
will the deliver you onto Dog Bar Road. This is a nice
section of the route with plenty of turns and benders to
navigate. A bit later, a turn on Rattlesnake Road will
eventually come out on SR174.

The Luchessi Vineyards in Grass Valley (www.
lucchesivineyards.com) are out this way if you want to find
your way down a few tight backroads. Their hours have
been a little spotty lately, so you might want to call before
coming out. My next stop? The Red Frog in Colfax. I’d
been riding for a while, so I thought I would sit out back
and wet my whistle. Thought about having an early dinner
but decided to save that for my next stop. So, off I went
back out on I80, and down to Placer Hills Drive. Lots of
twists and turns to enjoy as you head on down to Meadow
Vista. Hadn’t been to the Tin Lantern Bar and Grill (www.
tinlanternmeadowvista.com) before. Comfy little place.
Nice bar and a wide menu. From burgers to Bolognese
Ravioli. A fine place to end my day on the road. Later!

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Bubba and Bootsie are sound asleep in bed when A blonde and a brunette are in a car and the
his wife’s cell keeps ringing. blonde mentions that Christmas falls on a Friday
Bootsie is in the bathroom so he pushes to receive this year.
for her, but doesn’t say anything thinking it’s one of The brunette says, “Wow, I hope it’s not Friday the
those car warranty calls. 13th!”
Bubba picks up, listens for a second and yells, The blonde yells, “That’s exactly what I was think-
“How the hell would I know, you idiot? I aint no ing!”
dang weatherman!” ---------------------------------------------------------------
Bootsie gets into bed and asks who was that calling Bubba and Panhead are sitting at the bar and
her cell? Panhead says “So what you got on your schedule
Bubba replies, “Who knows...some jerk asking if for the day, Bubba?”
the coast was clear!”. Bubba replies, “I really don’t like making plans for
-------------------------------------------------------------- the day because then the word “Premeditated” gets
This cute lil’ blonde decides one day that she has thrown around the courtroom.”
just about had it with all the ditzy blonde jokes that ---------------------------------------------------------------
her hubby and buddies were always telling, so she A Doctor was relaxing on his sofa when the his
was going to show him. phone rings. He calmly answers and hears the
While her hubby was at work she set about getting familiar voice of a colleague and friend on the other
everything set up to paint the entire interior of the end of the line.
home. “Hey! we have just opened a 18 year old rare,
Her hubby arrives home at 5:30 and smells the single malt Glenfiddich whiskey, get your ass on
paint throughout their home and walks into the liv- over here!”
ing room to find his wife lying on the floor in a pool I’ll be right over he whispers and hangs up.
of sweat....he also notices she’s wearing a heavy As he was getting ready to leave, his wife asks,
parka and her leather jacket, at the same time. “Is it serious then, love?”
He asks what’s up and she tells him she wanted to The Doc puts on his serious face and replies, “Yes,
prove all those jokes wrong. He says he totally gets only 18, and there’s already 3 other Doctors in
that, but why is she on the floor sweating so much attendance. Don’t wait up, dear”.
and her parka over her leather jacket on? ---------------------------------------------------------------
She replied she did what she read on the paint can Joey and his son are at one of the more swanky
which was...For best results put on two coats. restaurants in town.
-------------------------------------------------------------- The Waiter approaches the table and gives the boy
The American government funded a study to see a coloring book and crayons and informs them that
why the head of a man’s penis was larger than the since it’s Wednesday, kids eat free!
shaft. After 1 year and $180 million, they conclud- Not missing a beat Joey replies, “Great! I’ll have an
ed that the reason the head was larger than the ice water and house salad and my boy will have the
shaft was to give the man more pleasure during Porterhouse steak and a kids size Bud Light”.
sex. ---------------------------------------------------------------
After the US published the study, the French de- I love how in scary movies the person always yells
cided to do their own study. After 260 million and 2 out, “Hello!”? As if the killer is going to be like,
years of research, they concluded that the reason “Yeah, hey! I’m in the kitchen, want a sandwich?”
the head was larger than the shaft was to give the ---------------------------------------------------------------
woman more pleasure during sex. Feeling down but a trip to Wally will lift my spirits...
The Irish, totally in disbelief with those findings, I’m a 4.5 but at any Walmart, I’m a solid 9.
conducted their own study. After 2 weeks, a cost of ---------------------------------------------------------------
aroiund $75. dollars and many, many pints of beer, Bubba yells out to Bootsie on Christmas Eve, “Come
they concluded that the reason the head was larger here and take a look at my clock.”
than the shaft was to keep a man’s hand from Bootsie walks in to find him naked, with a hard on.
flying off and hitting himself in the forehead, She proclaims, “That is not a clock!”
thereby possibly rendering him unconscious. Bubba grins and replies, “It will be when you put
two hands and a face on it.”

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Learn to Ride Like BLOG by CHP Motor Officers
a Professional Blog by Brittany Morrow

California
Motorcycle

Officer

Iam a police motor officer for one of the largest departments in Here are the things required to really master the cone weave and
the United States. I am a certified basic and intermediate traffic pretty much any low-speed technique:
collision investigator. I have worked in the traffic department for • Head and Eyes- Keeping your head and eyes up and looking
the last 10 years where I have investigated thousands of motorcycle
and car accidents. I wanted to share my passion with other riders, where you want to go and not at the ground.
so I became a California Motorcycle Safety Program basic and • Clutch and Throttle Control- When you are doing low-speed
intermediate riding Instructor. I also started a business called Prorider
Antelope Valley where I teach riders the skills that I have learned in maneuvers, the clutch becomes your throttle. You want to hold
motor school. your throttle steady just above idle, and you use your clutch to
speed up and/or reduce speed.
Becoming a police motor officer wasn’t my first thought when • Rear Brake- Your rear brake becomes very important for low-
I joined the Sheriff’s Department. I loved riding motorcycles but speed skills. It helps keep your bike upright. When you are using
never thought of it as a career. A spot was opening at the station your rear brake, you want to apply just enough rear brake for
where I was working. Being a good police officer, I wanted to the brakes to drag. Dragging your rear brake, will stabilize your
investigate the position and see if it was something I would love motorcycle and keep you upright. When I am doing low-speed
to do. I decided to ask the motors (AKA Police Motor Officers) skills, I will hover over my rear brake just in case I need it.
how they liked being on a motorcycle daily. I had never heard so • Upper Body- An important part of motorcycle riding is keeping
much positivity about a position. It wasn’t just about working on your body relaxed especially your arms. Your hands need to be
the motorcycle, but you had a take-home bike with more pay. I was relaxed so you can operate the clutch. If you’re sore by the end
super excited about taking my passion for motorcycles to the next of a ride or a training session, then more than likely your body
level by becoming a motor officer. was tense. The only pain you may have at the end of the day is
your clutch hand. Squeezing that clutch multiple times a training
After spending a lot of time researching about becoming a motor, session can become exhausting for your hand.
I decided to go for it. I knew that motor school had a 50-60 percent • Lower body- Your legs you want to squeeze the tank. What I
failure rate, and I did not want to be part of the failure rate. see a lot of times when riders practice low-speed skills is they
are “dancing” on the bike. I would see motorcycle riders start
I knew that I needed to buy an old police motorcycle to start the with their knees against the tank and when they feel unstable or
training. I got myself a 2007 BMW R1200RT to start my training. I was feel like they are going to fall they start to move their knees back
told by one of the motor officers that the hardest cone pattern for most and forth from the tank. By moving your knees, creates more
officers was the cone weave. The motor officers told me if I mastered instability and usually causes riders to crash or what I like to say
the cone weave and I was able to make sharp U-turns, I would do fine is “fall over.” Most of the time when you crash at low speeds it’s
in motor school. The cone weave had cones 10’ apart in a straight more of a tip-over than a crash.
line. Now, you may be saying that’s easy with a little speed. Well, the  If you can learn to master the cone weave, which seems very
goal for my department was to see how slow you could go through basic, but it will improve all other areas of riding. Continued…
the pattern and not how fast you could go. The slower you could go
through the pattern, the more control you had of your motorcycle. To read more articles like this or to read this
BLOG in its entirety, go to
I spent 12 months practicing the cone weave and making sharp
U-turns. I practiced for one hour a day and five days a week. It took www.RussBrown.com
me four months to get the cone weave down to a science. I would
usually be able to go through a few cones and then I would have
to power out of the pattern, or I fell over. I must have dropped my
motorcycle over 100 times trying to master the pattern. The cone
weave required a lot of concentration to master.

In my one hour of training a day, I would go through the cone weave
as many times as I could until my motorcycle overheated. Each time
I went through the cone weave, I would make a sharp U-turn and
go back in the opposite direction. I was practicing low-speed skills
keeping my motorcycle upright and cornering at low speeds where I
got to lean the motorcycle over on its side. Once I got tired of doing
the cone weave, I would use the large parking lot I was in to do figure
eights. I would also do tight circles until I was starting to feel dizzy.

 

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Bars/Restaurants 2240 Douglas Blvd. Ste 150
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Marlene & Glen’s Diner Farmers Insurance - Cory Ellerbee Motorcycle Detailing 3293 Saratoga Lane – Ste A
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Ocean Cove Lodge Bar & Grill Noble West Insurance Services www.sanjosehogwash.com 660 Harbor Blvd
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23255 Hwy 1 (800) 391-1313
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Jenner, CA 95450 Leather Goods Penngrove Motorcycle Company
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(707) 847-3158 The Leatherworks, Inc. Motorcycle Paint 9585 Main Street

Road Trip Bar & Grill www.LeatherworksInc.com Clinton’s Custom Cycle Penngrove, CA 94951
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Stockton, CA 95206 Lincoln, CA 95648 Ride-On-Motorcycles
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Capay, CA 95607 Tomson Leather Motorcycle Towing www.Ride-On-Motorcycles.com
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Vallejo, CA 94590
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Dealerships Placerville, California Need A Lift Motorcycle Towing
Call for appointment “We Serve Everyone”
(530) 622-2453 [email protected]
C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin West Coast Leathers (916) 519-8454 Tattoos
12015 Shale Ridge www.westcoastleathers.com Wild Bill Tattoo
Auburn, CA 95602 Powder Coating www.wild-bills.com
530-885-5556 (530) 557-9410 115 Lincoln Street

Folsom Harley-Davidson® Lodging & Resorts Performance Powder Coating & Roseville, CA 95678
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115 Woodmere Road Breakfast Resort Orangevale, CA 95662 Tires
(916) 987-1942
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TOP-OF-THE-LINE POWERof Rocklin Billy’s Motorcycle Shop
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DECEMBER 2021 or unwrapped toy. For more information: Eric (530)
277-5004 / Chelci (530) 575-7127 / ww.facebook.com/
DECEMBER 4 NevadaCountyToyRun
26th ANNUAL GOLD COUNTRY FOOD AND TOY RUN
AUBURN DECEMBER 18
Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin. ​Ride meets at 9th ANNUAL MEGA TOY RUN
Auburn Rec Park – 123 Recreation Drive 10am and leaves at UNION CITY
11am. All motorcycles are welcome! Please bring a brand new Presented by Knyte Ryderz RC. Arrive at Starbucks –
unwrapped toy. There will be t-shirts and ride pins available. For 32135 Union Landing. Meetup - join us for coffee & donuts
more information: (530) 885-5556 / www.auburnvtwin.com. 10:30am, KR Kristmas Raffle 11:15am, Road Safety
See Flyer on Page 15 briefing & Prayer 11:45am, KSU (Roll Out) 12pm. Please
bring a toy for a girl or a boy and a donation of $10 or if you
DECEMBER 5 don’t have time to pick up a toy - please donate $20.00 and
46th ANNUAL HUMBOLDT COUNTY TOY RUN ride to the end spot. Calling all riders and drivers. It’s that
ARCATA time again! Time to spread love and cheer into the hearts of
Presented by United Bikers of Northern California. Rain or little boys and girls of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital of
Shine It’s For The Kids – All Motorcycles Welcome. Arrive at Oakland. Last year was difficult but it didn’t stand a chance
Arcata Plaza - Kickstands up at noon. Bring unwrapped toy or against KR and friends. This year we need your support
$10 donation for the children of the Eureka Rescue Mission. once again.
For more information: Jake (707) 834-6782 / www.
UBNCHumboldt.com DECEMBER 31
FRYED BROTHERS BAND NYE PARTY
DECEMBER 10-12 RANCHO CORDOVA
BATTLE OF THE BAGGERS – Round II Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Louie’s
SONOMA Cocktail Lounge - 3030 Mather Field Road. 9pm. Cost:
Presented by Bagger Racing League and Drag Specialties. $20. Join the Fryed Brothers Band as they Rock in the New
Located at Sonoma Raceway - 29355 Arnold Drive. SAVE Year! Champagne toast, party favors & desserts. For more
THE DATE! More details coming soon. Race registration information: [email protected] / (707) 824-4861
now open! BRL classes: •Lite Weight Twin •Big Twins •Pro
Stock Bagger •Bagger GP. See you in Sonoma! For more JANUARY 2022
information: baggerracingleague.com. >>Save $20 on
Sunday for FINALS…Use Code: THUNDER / See Flyer JANUARY 15
on Inside Front Cover<< ICECYCLE RUN
ORLAND
DECEMBER 11 Presented by Orland Patriots. Located at Orland Fire
30th ANNUAL NEVADA COUNTY TOY RUN Department – 810 5th Street. $25 per bike. Breakfast
NEVADA CITY begins 9am - $6 dollars breakfast. Kickstands up at 11am.
Rain or Shine – All Bikes Welcome. Arrive at Eric All proceeds go to the Veterans Memorial. It’s being built
Rood Center - Kickstands up at noon. Bring food and/ NOW! Chilly lunch included. For more information:
[email protected]

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JANUARY 15-16 Motorcycle Ride. Then back to Harley-Davidson of Yuba
RIDE THE LINE City for after party. Live Music by INFUZED - Vendors -
PLACERVILLE Food Trucks - Raffle Prizes - Bikini Bike Wash (Female &
Presented by 41Live! Located at El Dorado County Fair & Male washers!) (Weather Permitting Bike Wash) For more
Event Center – 100 Placerville Drive. SAVE THE DATE! A Bike information: (530) 291-5719
Show & Moto Love Story. Indoor Rustic Venue w/ Live Music &
Entertainment, Dance Party, Wild One Saloon, Quality Vendors, OPEN HOUSE
Invited Industry Guests, Promoters Ride, Biker Makeover &
Apparel Show plus more! See Flyer on Page 7 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
SUTTER CREEK
FEBRUARY 2022 American Legion Riders Meeting
Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American
FEBRUARY 5 Legion Drive – 6:30pm.
HARRY FRYED’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
RANCHO CORDOVA 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Louie’s DIAMOND SPRINGS
Cocktail Lounge - 3030 Mather Field Road. 9pm / Cost: MMA Division 21 Monthly Meeting
$10. Join the Fryed Brothers Band as they celebrate Harry Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association –
Fryed’s birthday! Plenty of parking and large dance floor Medina’s Irish Pub - 687 Pleasant Valley Rd 7pm. The
with pool tables. For more information: barbfryed@ Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
yahoo.com / (707) 824-4861 rights organization in the State of California. Please
join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws
FEBRUARY 27 that affect our rights to ride free.
FRYED BROTHERS BAND ALMOND FESTIVAL PARTY
CAPAY 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Road Trip FT BRAGG
Bar and Grill - 24989 CA HWY 16. Noon - 4 pm Cost: ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting
Free. Join the Fryed Brothers Band during the Annual Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96.
Almond Festival. Music, Great food and drinks! Plenty of Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison
room to dance and enjoy the afternoon with friends! For Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230-
more information: [email protected] / (707) 824- 5857 / americanlegionriders96.com
4861
1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
APRIL 2022 FORTUNA
MMA Division 3 Monthly Meeting
APRIL 23 Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Funky
4th ANNUAL SAM COX MEMORIAL RUN Monkey Restaurant – 1875 Riverwalk Dr. 6:30pm The
YUBA CITY Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
Presented by InfuzedWorld. Meet at Harley-Davidson of rights organization in the State of California. Please
Yuba City. 10am Kickstands up at 12noon for 2 1/2 hours join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws
that affect our rights to ride free.

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2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
MARYSVILLE ROCKLIN
MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter 4058. NEW
Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The LOCATION Granite Rock Grill Restaurant - 5140 Pacific
Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle St. 7pm. We welcome you to come to our meeting and
rights organization in the State of California. Please learn about our Chapter. We Ride and Have Fun. Note:
join us to learn about upcoming legislation and No food service at meeting. For more information:
laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more [email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline
information: [email protected]

3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
FOLSOM ELK GROVE
Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting MMA Division 2 Monthly Meeting
Presented by Folsom HOG – NEW LOCATION Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association –
Roundtable Pizza – 9500-1 Greenback Lane. Come Barn Café - 8976 Grant Line Rd. 7pm The Modified
early and have dinner, 6pm. Organized reports Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights
and activities at 6:30pm. Share info on great rides, organization in the State of California. Please join us to
discuss upcoming events, hear the latest news from learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect
the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For more our rights to ride free.
information: www.folsomhog.org / webmaster@
folsomhog.org 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
ALTURAS
3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH American Legion Riders Meeting
PENRYN Presented by Post 163 Legion Riders – The Niles – 304
MMA Division 16 Monthly Meeting S. Main Street. For more information: (530) 708-2844
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association –
Valencia Club – 2162 Taylor Rd. 7pm. The Modified 4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights NORTH SACRAMENTO
organization in the State of California. Please join us to MMA Division 14 Monthly Meeting
learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association –
our rights to ride free. Misplaced Souls MC CH - 3418 Auburn Blvd. 7pm
The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first
2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH motorcycle rights organization in the State of
PLACERVILLE California. Please join us to learn about upcoming
American Legion Riders Post 119 Monthly Meeting legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free.
Presented by ALR Post 119 – 4561 Greenstone Road. 6pm.
Share info on rides and discuss upcoming events. Bar opens 4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
at 5pm. For more information: Bill Bryant (530) 409-8414 CHICO
MMA Division 23 Monthly Meeting
4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Sierra
REDDING Steel Harley Davidson – 1501 Mangrove Ave. 7pm. The
Redding HOG Chapter Meeting Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s rights organization in the State of California. Please
Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws
to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the that affect our rights to ride free.
world’s best clams! For more information: ernie@
reddingharley-davidson.com

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4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
PALO CEDRO ORANGEVALE
MMA Division 24 Monthly Meeting OPEN HOUSE Presented by Rogue Militia MC. 9250
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Greenback Lane. 7pm. Come out and join us for Good
Goodtimes Pizza – 22049 Old 44 Drive 8734. 7pm. The Times/Cold Drinks/Brotherhood. Contact: Tone (916)
Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle 208-8423 or Rob (916) 671-4871
rights organization in the State of California. Please 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws VALLEJO
that affect our rights to ride free. OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew
– 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH house is open to start your weekend off right, join us
ROCKLIN for our Open House night.
ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting EVERY SATURDAY
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. SACRAMENTO
Rocklin Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to
Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday
nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the
EVERY FRIDAY MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we
FACEBOOK enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food.
BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge
Biker Church - Facebook LIVE 7pm-8pm (785) 410-1015.
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AUBURN
WOODLAND MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn
– 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9:30am. Gold
the public. (530) 848-2090 with any questions. Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All
members and prospective members and friends are
1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH welcome. www.goldcountryimrg.com
LOCKEFORD 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
MMA Division 12 Monthly Meeting FAIRFIELD
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by
Lockeford Family Resaturant – 18690 Hwy 88. 7pm The Christian Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights
Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle Chapter. Benicia Grill II - 2390 N. Texas. Order
rights organization in the State of California. Please breakfast at 8am. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick
join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. (Note:
that affect our rights to ride free. Feb & May we do weekend events, so no breakfast
meeting then.) For more information: Bill Neander /
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH [email protected].
FAIRFIELD
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
– 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact RENO, NV
Joe 707-694-5251 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]

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VACAVILLE  OUR SPONSORS
MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E.
Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss A&M Heating and Air............................................................17
matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle Bagger Racing League/Battle of the Baggers II..... Inside Front
community. We create plans, and review events and Cover
have a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and Big Cory Insurance...............................................................15
Clubs. We are also open to the communities. Glenn Billy’s Motorcycle Shop........................................................15
Phillips (707) 624-6310 / [email protected] Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub.............................................13
C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin .......................................15
4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH Cal Tire & Autoworks ...........................................................26
SACRAMENTO  Clinton’s Custom Cycle........................................................26
MONTHLY OPEN MEETING Presented by Veterans CycleInsure Agency..............................................................16
of All Wars Riders - The Capitol Casino - 411 N 16th Double D Steak....................................................................15
Street 10am Meetings are open to the public. For Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast..................................13
more information: Sly - [email protected]. / Folsom-Rocklin Harley-Davidson......................Back Cover /19
www.vawriders.org Gurnee, Rushford, Bonotto & Forestiere...............................16
Humboldt Performance Cycle......................Inside Front Cover
BIKE NIGHTS Indian Motorcycle of Hollister...............................................17
Inn of the Lost Coast............................................................25
EVERY THURSDAY Jachimowicz Law Group.........................................................5
SACRAMENTO Kenny’s Bar & Grill...............................................................26
Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Marlene & Glen’s Diner........................................................16
Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Midnight Motors....................................................................16
Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment Miller Built Performance Cycles............................................17
and great company. All like minded members of the Nickell’s Custom ..................................................................13
community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to Noble West Insurance Services............................................26
refuse access to who they choose. For more information: Omega Motorcycles..............................................................16
Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 Penngrove Motorcycle Company..........................................25
Performance Powercoating..................................................15
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Rick’s Automotive.................................................................17
EUREKA Ride-On Motorcycles...................................Inside Front Cover
BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North 41Live! Ride The Line EVENT................................................7
of Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. Road Trip Bar & Grill............................................................13
All motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys................................. 1 & 31
ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com San Jose Hogwash..............................................................17
Sonoma County HD.........................................................33-37
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH T3 Design Studios.......................................Inside Front Cover
LODI Thunder Road Biker Church...................................................4
BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The
Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending
on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event
to get to know others that share the passion of the bike.
Outdoor private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard,
Music, big screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes
welcome, and those without bikes welcome too. For more
information: (209) 604-7149 / (209) 327-8283

TRM NorCal is not responsible for errors or omissions
and events are subject to change without notice

707.793.9180

7601 REDWOOD DRIVE
COTATI, CA 94931

WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM

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