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As many of our loyal readers know, I celebrated 35 years of Clean and Sober living this year. Staying clean and sober for 35 years is no easy feat and not accomplished by many. This has been a personal journey and by no means meant to be anything else. Recovery is a personal decision one must make on their own. Yes, many of us got a little help from the judicial system; but really that was just a small nudging for us to make the internal decision to live a better life than what we were living. Clarification: in no way shape or form am I against drinking, or towards those that still drink, but for Johnny it just doesn’t work, and I am forever grateful I “got it” and I no longer have to live the way I used to live. So are my neighbors, LOL! Here is the thing, no matter if you drink (or don’t drink), I learned some valuable lessons along the way of my own journey that I will share with you that may help you find direction, purpose, and value. The first thing I had to do was honestly admit where I was. I had to do an inventory check and really get personally honest before I could move forward. I get my integrity in check and face my problems head on. For me, the bottle was my solution and the thing I ran to, so I didn’t have to keep myself in check. I feared the mirror and the person looking back at me. I had to somehow recover my dignity and pull myself together to even begin to think about integrity in my life. I could not worry about what anyone else thought, I had to get honest with myself. And once I did that, the door to a brighter future opened for me. Once I found a little dignity, I realized I could not do it alone. If left to my own accord, I was doomed. I tried so many times, and I knew it was only a matter of time that something would trigger me to make the excuse of lifting the cold dark bottle to my lips again. I got to a point that I was scared to death not to drink and petrified to start again. I knew there had to be something greater than myself that would give me the strength and courage to fight the satanic grips of addiction the bottle had over me. An old timer named Norm A. tugged on my sleeve one day and said, “Son, you don’t have to live this way any longer if you don’t want to. There is a power greater than yourself that can take the burden from you.” I answered, “if that is real, show me.” He took the next couple of months to introduce me to a God that was loving, forgiving, accepting, and full of grace. It took a while for this stubborn man to accept the principle, but not long after, I found myself on a set of railroad tracks in Oxnard being led in a prayer that would forever change my idea of God and change the direction of my life. The internal transformation started taking place and I found myself, being accepted more, wanting to be around people again, and smiling again. I got invited on outings again, into people’s homes again, and started making honest friendships with others that suffered life the same way I did. We were on a quest to help others find what we found and would go to any lengths to do that. I came to grips; I would not run away from my problems anymore and gained the knowledge and the tools necessary to make sound judgements and pursue a happy life. I no longer blamed others for my predicaments and learned to live my life without the necessity for drama. I came to realize I had a choice to choose the people I wanted to be around, the job I wanted to keep, the neighborhood I wanted to live in, and the situations I wanted to allow myself to be in. What I found was that when Johnny changed, the entire world changed! This is called being happy, joyous, and free! This is what I want for every reader of Thunder Roads Magazine! You do not have to be an addict or alcoholic to live a good life, but the three principles are vital if you want to live a life beyond your wildest expectation. The principle of getting honest with yourself, the principle of reconnecting with a loving God, and the principle of internal transformation. These are the principles I have been called to share with thousands of people, companies, organizations, and crews. When I stand at the pulpit, I long to see the light come on in someone’s eyes. It is the sermon of hope and redemption! It’s what I have been preaching for over 25 years and will continue until I take my very last breath… I will be preaching at a NEW LOCATION starting May 2nd on Thursday nights from 7-8pm in Orangevale. We call it The Mansion at Pathway Fellowship! It is an old Bar/Restaurant that has been a prominent fixture in the Orangevale community for over 100 years at 8999 Greenback Lane. I am sure many of our readers could share some stories about this place and it is amazing that God has brought us full circle in His perfect timing. I would love to see you there as we reignite God’s word to the lost and lonely. There will be Facebook Lives going on at the same time so our readers that are faraway will be able to hear and participate – Check back to the Thunder Road Church Facebook page and I will be sharing the link throughout the next couple of weeks. Yes, there will be plenty of TRC’s “World Famous” Iced Tea and Plenty of Ice Cream. SEE YOU THERE!!! Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (NLT) Pastor Johnny Lujan NEW LOCATION (starting May 2nd) Thunder Road at The Mansion at Pathway Fellowship 8999 Greenback Lane in Orangevale THURSDAY NIGHTS 7pm-8pm Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 6
CHALLENGE Accepted… April’s Article RECAP Take a picture of yourself holding your bible (or bible app) in front of your flag and send it into Stan and Terri for the month of May. Do it yourself, with a group, or with your club. Then Stan and Terri can collect all the pictures and create a page showing what we believe in…God Bless all the Rednecks! (What most people call a redneck, Ain’t nothin’ but a workin’ man. -C. Daniels) Cindy Loseth Chuck Loseth THE RIDERS OF THE CROSS Christian Motorcycle Club in Roseville EVENT EVENT Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 7
RIDE DESTINATION Alabama Hills – Death Valley – Beatty, Nevada Alabama Hills H ey, we finally got some good weather out west which came just in time for a little family vacation. And as it turned out, the planned itinerary allowed us to retrace a lot of the route that I took on my ride East last year. Since Cindy wasn’t ready to ride on that trip, I was able to show her a lot of the places that I had visited. Our plan this year was to meet the kids in Las Vegas. They were flying, so we got out a couple of days early. Loaded up, we hit the road. The ride-up Highway 50 was beautiful, as always. Last year, I rode through Markleeville on my way out to 395. But SR89 was closed East of there, so we picked up 89 in Myers and then made our way to 395. Early spring is a great time to travel down this well-maintained highway. Cool weather, snow covered mountains makes for a nice ride/drive. We stopped for the day in Lone Pine with plans to hit the Alabama Hills and the Museum of Western Movie History the following day. The next morning, we checked out of the Best Western, and made our way over to the Museum. If you enjoy Westerns, this is a great place to visit. All kinds of memorabilia, old movie posters, and a very nice gift shop. We really liked the 15-minute documentary on the movie history of the area. Just a short jump out of town, you’ll find the Alabama Hills. Hundreds of movies were made in those rugged hills. It was time to get back on the road. Heading further South, we turned left on 190 and rolled on into Death Valley. Last year I stopped and tried to locate the Joshua Tree Landmark I kind of found out about this place at the last minute and didn’t know exactly where it was. This time, I had the GPS coordinates. In 1986, a Dutch Photographer travelling through Death Valley with the band U2, told Bono about the strange looking Joshua Trees that were prevalent in that area. Later on, they spotted a lone tree out in the desert, and they proceeded to take some photos. Bono declared that their forthcoming album should be called “Joshua Tree.” Although the original tree has died, fans still bring out mementos and testimonials out to the spot. It’s about a half mile into the desert at the 33-mile marker. By the way, the album cover was shot up the road at Zabriskie Point. (www. thejoshuatree.earth) After our trek out into the desert, we continued on 190 and pulled over at the Father Crowley Overlook. Pretty impressive! Military jets used to fly through the narrow ravine until one made a fatal mistake and crashed! No more flights are allowed through there. As you leave the Cindy at Joshua Tree Joshua Tree Near Displays Zabriskie Point Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 8
Overlook, the view down into the Panamint Valley is a good as it gets. Once again, down on the desert floor, we cruised on into Stovepipe Wells. Lunch was had at the very nice Toll Road Restaurant. And right down the hallway is the Badwater Saloon, if you need to wet your whistle. Because we were not in too much of a hurry, we drove out to the actual Stovepipe. During the heyday of mining, this well was the only water source in the area. But, when the sandstorms were bad, the well would be obscured, so they put the “Stovepipe” in as a marker. Also, if you’re out this way, you should check out the Harmony Borax Works and just a short way further, Zabriskie Point. There’s a short walk from the parking area, but the amazing sights are well worth it. Later in the day, we found ourselves on the road to Beatty (174). Before arriving in Beatty though, we made a detour out to the old Rhyolite Ruins. Rhyolite sprung up in 1905 when gold was discovered in the surrounding hills. It wasn’t long though, before the richest ore was mined out and the town of Rhyolite began to decline. This is one of the better ghost towns we’ve been to. Right next door to Rhyolite is the Goldwell Open Air Museum. We found this unique outdoor art museum kind of nice and certainly unique. The museum was created by a group of Belgian artists who thought that the Mojave Desert could use a little touch of culture (www.goldwellmuseum.org) Well, we finally made it to Beatty and after a visit to Eddie’s World for some goodies, we checked into the Stagecoach Hotel and Casino (www. stagecoachhotelandcasino.com) Hadn’t stayed there before, but my brother had good things to say about it. And he was right. We enjoyed our stay very much. At that point, it was time to get back on the road and meet the family in Las Vegas! To be continued...... Article and photos contributed by Chuck & Cindy Loseth Medicine Wheel Goldwell Off 395 Welcome to Beatty Portone and Pink Lady Goldwell Last Supper at Goldwell U2 Song Plaque Tool Box TRM Stovepipe Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 9
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Acid-Rock Reggae in Placerville…Is that a thing?? From diverse locations and backgrounds in NorCal, the members of Rootsafari began a quest to keep their musical fires burning under adverse socioeconomic conditions. In 2023, they began to workshop and record this original sound. It is both unique and compelling; with endearing fans and industry professionals saying that they harness an “acid-rock reggae vibe”. Members include: Ken Masuda, an award winning West Coast Songwriters in San Francisco. On vocal and guitar and co-founder of the 80’s San Francisco band the Reggae-nomics’. Formally production mentored and vocal coached by Tower of Power’s Ron E. Beck and Lenny Goldstein. David Ladd of Video Jazz is a career veteran playing sax, keys, flute and vocals has toured extensively in Europe, recording with Norton Buffalo and Rosemary Clooney. David has also recorded his own works featuring members of Santana and Pete Escovedo. Also on board are veteran players Michael Boren guitar/vocals, Richard Lorig drum kit, Rob Brown bass guitar and Justin Sarns the multi-percussionist formerly of El Dorado County’s favorite cover rasta group Late for Dinner. Rootsafari have been hard at work, running and gunning their original sound to the world and the feedback they are receiving is off the hook. The group’s current studio efforts include the drop of their debut album Center Divide. • The songs have some catchy vocal hooks and melodies in here, made better by the fact that the lyrics are memorable - The Online Recording Studio from the U.K. • They have the DNA of Woodstock with the heart of a Lion in Zion- Jon Neff KFOK radio personality • Ron E Beck (Tower of Power) produced their recording and the group is hot. You can bet if they release the song Tent City it will go to the top of the pop charts - San Jose Jazz Society Their newest love song “We Need To Talk” featuring Ricky Long has recently dropped on Apple and Spotify where many other singles and EP’s of their music is available for your enjoyment…Check em’ out! For more information and scheduling Website: https://rootsafari.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LdawgRootsafari Booking: Ken Masuda - [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-408-691-9408 Article contributed by Taleah Ebey of T3 Design Studios. Photos contributed by Rootsafari ROOTSAFARI Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 11
ROAD TRIPPIN’ Arcadia Bike Fest We enjoy attending motorcycle rallies and bike fests throughout our travels. Recently, we made our way to South Florida for a one-day bike fest in historic downtown Arcadia. It was a beautiful sunny day in the upper 70’s that brought out hundred of local bikers, as well as some remaining snowbird bikers. The side streets that intersect with W. Oak Street were lined with event vendors and the antique stores were open and eager for business. We wandered upstairs of the invincible Heard Opera House - I describe it as invincible considering the number of hurricanes that it has withstood since 1906. Across the street is Arcadia’s iconic pink Rosin Arcade (Est 1926) where we wet our whistles inside at the Neon Moon Saloon (formerly Rattler’s Old West Saloon). I purchased a red Remember Everyone Deployed t-shirt from ‘Metric’ - come to find out he is a contributor for Thunder Roads Magazine Florida (small world) then I walked down the street and asked some “cool folks” to pose with their magazine! Nothing like a little shameless promotion, right? Sometimes you can’t help but to look for faces in the crowd that you might recognize - if not, then it opens up the possibility of meeting new friends. Meet Allen, who caught my camera’s attention with his custom ride. It is registered as a ‘tri-home’ (trike-motorhome) which is dedicated to his late wife. Allen shared that he lived in it full-time with his dog for weeks after Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers in 2022. Article and photos by Terri Hill Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 12
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If You Can See What I Can See … You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley Al the Wops Sacramento River Who is Al and what is a Wop? Let’s take a ride to Locke and find out. It is a quick trip to Locke, less than an hour ride from Sacramento, located on the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Locke is a designated National Historic Landmark District. This place is very cool. The 1849 Gold Rush brought many Chinese immigrants to California. Though most did not find gold, they did find steady work with the railroad and local agriculture communities. Some of the Chinese immigrants settled in Walnut Grove and formed their own town within the town, known as Chinatown. A fire destroyed their Chinatown settlement in 1915. The Chinese immigrants moved to a nearby spot on the river. They settled on 9 acres of rented land and developed the unincorporated community of Lockeport, simply known as Locke by 1920. The town developed with Chinese owned businesses including a store, saloon, gambling hall, hotel, restaurant and a Chinese language school. During harvest season an average of 1,000 Chinese immigrants were living in Locke, sharing rooms in the boarding house or renting rooms from residents. The town continued to grow. At one time, there were five gambling halls, brothels, speakeasies and opium dens. With no police, Locke developed a reputation for illicit behavior and attracted unethical characters. Al Adami came to town in 1934. Other than he was not Chinese, Al fit in just fine. He had the reputation of a successful bootlegger during Prohibition. Using his supposedly ill-gotten cash, he rented the building of a former Chinese Restaurant and opened his Italian Restaurant & Saloon. Al was the very first non-Chinese business owner in Locke. We can guess his Italian heritage is why he called the place Al the Wops. It might also be because Al was a character. People came to his restaurant for good food and good times. He encouraged his guests to be comfortable. If dressed in a shirt and tie, he would suggest men should remove their tie. Sometimes Al took it off for them, using scissors. He collected memorabilia, hung autographed celebrity pictures on the walls, and pinned dollar bills to the ceiling. Al the Wops was successful. Al later bought the restaurant building from one of the town founders, and operated his restaurant until his death in 1961. Almost 100 years old, the restaurant and saloon are still entertaining patrons. The business sold in 2020 and the name was changed to Al’s Place. Dropping the apparent ethnicity connection causes some to ask why? I wondered if they felt the need to be politically correct, or Al the Wop’s Inside Saloon at Al’s Place Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 16
did they consider WOP to be an insult and slur? Not the only definition of the term, wop was frequently used as slang to describe Italian immigrants who came to America without papers - W.O.P. The reason they changed the name could be as simple as paying homage to the past owner. Today Locke covers 14 acres and has less than 100 residents; very few are descendants of the original Chinese settlers. Full of interesting history, the whole town feels like a museum. Take a walk down Main Street. Check out the original two-story wooden buildings, many are abandoned. Often the business was downstairs on the first floor and the shopkeeper kept residence on the second floor. The buildings are very close together, yet some residents manage to maintain a personal oasis within the small space between buildings. The Jan Ying Association Museum holds a variety of authentic Chinese artifacts. Visit the memorial built with individual plaques that mention local Chinese immigrants and families. The Joe Shoong Chinese School has two bronze statues in front, Confucius and Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The Locke Chinese Medicine building is nearby. The original boarding house is at the edge of town. Make time for lunch at Al’s Place, formerly Al the Wops. There are numerous ways to get to Locke. We picked up SR-160 River Road at Hood and turned onto Locke Road. The Sacramento River is on one side and the historic town of Locke is on the other. The first glimpse of the water always holds my attention. Calm and smooth as glass, one would never know about the dangerous undercurrent in the murky water. The aroma from acres of fruit trees waiting for harvest has my taste buds wishing we could stop and pick something. Our ride home was just as peaceful as the ride there. Watching the water move, looking for fish to jump or the occasional surprise of seeing a seal swimming and pop it’s head up is a gentle reminder of what lives in the water. The day cooled down as the wind picked up and the sun glistened on the water. A day spent having fun, riding the bike to get there. Article and photos contributed by Cyndee Reed Van Hooser Locke Chinese Medicine Original Buildings Nat’l Landmark Welcome to Locke Memorials Narrow Walkway between buildings Locke Road Street Sign Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 17
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March 16 (Placerville) Hangtown Boozefighters 121, a 501c4 non-profit charitable organization, hosted their highly anticipated Annual St. Patrick’s Day party at PJ’s Roadhouse, promising a lively celebration for a good cause. The event drew around 300 attendees from multiple Boozefighters chapters spanning from northern to southern California, as well as surrounding states. The gathering also attracted members from various motorcycle clubs in Northern California, creating a diverse and vibrant crowd together with the local community of El Dorado County. One of the highlights of the event was a mouthwatering 250lbs of corned beef served with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage prepared traditionally by the Hangtown Boozefighters “Gallows Crew”. Attendees were treated to a feast that left taste buds tingling and stomachs satisfied. In addition to the delicious food, the event featured live music by Walkin the Dog band, adding to the festive atmosphere. The party also included a Guiness Beer Chug competition, 50/50 and raffle prizes, and multiple vendors, including KZAP radio and Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys. The Annual St. Patrick’s Day party served as a platform for the community to come together and celebrate while raising money for the community of El Dorado County. It showcased the spirit of camaraderie and charity that defines the Hangtown Boozefighters 121, highlighting their commitment to making a positive impact in their community. Article and photos contributed by Adam aka ‘Bootlegger’ BFMC Charter Holder/President ANNUAL ST PATRICK’S DAY PARTY - Shamrocks and Shenanigans Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 20
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Blog by Olivia Goheen for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys The motorcycle community always appreciates a dynamic force that is steadily breaking barriers and fostering empowerment. Porsche Taylor, the owner of Black Girls Art Magazine and an Indian motorcycle ambassador, embodies this force. Porsche’s journey into the world of two-wheels started with a work bonus that gave her the option to buy a TV or a motorcycle. She chose the bike. The continuation of her two-wheel story moves forward with the birth of Black Girls Ride Magazine which has built an inclusive and supportive community of female motorcyclists. Furthermore, she’s an ambassador for America’s first motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle. Let’s dive into the life of Porsche Taylor! P.S., All riders should take Porsche’s advice — remember at least one phone number in case you get into a motorcycle accident and lose your phone. With that advice, you can alert someone of your whereabouts and get the help you need. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Porsche, please introduce yourself. What do you do? Where are you from, and how did you get into motorcycles? Porsche Taylor: I’m the owner of Black Girls Art Magazine. It’s become a movement over the years of female motorcyclists all over the country. I’m originally from Hawaii, but raised in Los Angeles, SoCal. I’m an Indian Motorcycle ambassador. I love it. Love Indian motorcycles. They make great products. How did I get into motorcycling? It’s kind of a weird story. So, I was working for a company and I got a bonus one year, and it was either buy a big screen TV or buy a bike. I’ve always loved motorcycles. It always seemed like a small way off idea, like something that would be cool to do. And my cousin invited me to go see a movie called Biker Boys. The unique thing about Biker Boys was in the movie, there were women riding their own bikes, and that was really inspiring and encouraging. So I figured, if they could do it, I could do it. I leaned in and I bought the bike, and I just really haven’t looked back. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Why and how did Black Girls Ride Magazine start? Porsche Taylor: Black Girls Ride started on January 1st, 2011. I just had an epiphany. I was kind of at a crossroad in my career trying to figure out what I wanted to do. And I read a book called, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It really talked about chasing your passion and following your passion, instead of just kind of spinning your wheels, doing what you can do instead of doing what you love. I took that day and I just really thought about things that I really loved, and it came out of that idea. The idea originally was to become like a super sport bike meets Essence Magazine. We did the printed book for a while and transitioned over to online. So everything’s online now. The goal was to show black women who were riding, because we knew we were a part of the community. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Can you share a memorable story or an interaction within the community that has really stuck with you and that you’re really proud of. Porsche Taylor: Last year we did a breast cancer ride in L.A. I had actually found out that I was sick and I had an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be like a five pound ovarian cyst. I had found out about a couple of weeks before the ride. But we did the ride anyway. There was just so much love and support from all of the riders in the community. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What’s something motorcycles have really taught you about yourself that you didn’t know until you got involved with this community? Porsche Taylor: Motorcycling is an empowering activity. You have to overcome lots of different fears to even see yourself in the saddle. You’re kind of open air, you’re very vulnerable on the road. So in order to ride, you find an internal strength. That transcends into other aspects of your life. And sometimes I have to, when I’m having a bad day, I just have to get on a bike and just allow myself to commune and have that meditative spirit of being on the bike and able to kind of block out all the noise. It allows me to have my one-on-one talks with God and really refocus and repurpose who I am. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Talk to me a little bit about how you became a full-time ambassador for Indian Motorcycles and what is something unique that you bring to this position? Porsche Taylor: To be an Indian ambassador is really just living the lifestyle. You know, the thing that I love about being an ambassador is they really just want you to showcase who you are in the community, showcase the bike, and how much fun you’re having on it as you’re riding and connecting with your community. And if you have an opportunity to introduce someone new to motorcycling, you introduce the Indian brand, which is a really cool thing. I think what I bring to the Ambassador program is the wealth of experience that I have gained over these last 20 years on the road. Knowing what a woman might look for in a long distance bike and showcasing how Indian has engineered great machines to provide that. Also, just talking about the value that you get from the Indian brand. Continued…. To read this BLOG in its entirety Go to www.RussBrown.com MEET PORSCHE TAYLOR OF BLACK GIRLS RIDE AND INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 23
Automotive Rick’s Automotive Biker Owned & Operated 3725 Pine Street Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 632-8230 Bars/Restaurants Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub www.bonesroadhousehangtown.com 4430 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 644-4301 Double D Steak Seafood-Bar-Grill 320 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-3700 Kenny’s Bar & Grill 721 East Street Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662-3634 Road Trip Bar & Grill www.roadtripbg.com 24989 State Hwy 16 Capay, CA 95607 530-796-3777 Chiropractor Dr. Terek Lovell-Brown www.idealbodycenter.com 6150 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-4411/ 916-293-2951 Dealerships C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin 12015 Shale Ridge Auburn, CA 95602 530-885-5556 Folsom Harley-Davidson® www.folsomhd.com 115 Woodmere Road Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 608-9922 Harley-Davidson of Rocklin www.RocklinHD.com 4401 Granite Drive Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 259-2453 Sonoma County Harley-Davidson® www.SonomaCountyHD.com 7601 Redwood Drive Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 793-9180 Heating & Air Conditioning A&M Heating and Air Conditioning www.AMHeatingandAirConditioning.com 7625 Sunrise Blvd – Ste 208 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 747-5654 Insurance Big Cory Insurance Cory Ellerbee / Lic# 4044294 2499 Martin Road Ste A Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 690-8321 / [email protected] Noble West Insurance Services www.noblewest.net (800) 391-1313 Leather Goods The Leatherworks, Inc. www.LeatherworksInc.com 188 Frank West Circle #C Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 983-9200 Tomson Leather Est. 1985 Custom Leather Clothing, Alterations & Repairs Placerville, California Call for appointment (530) 622-2453 Motorcycle Attorneys Jachimowicz Law Group 1550 The Alameda – Ste 100 San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 246-5500 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP – NorCal www.RussBrown.com 2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 385 San Ramon, CA 94583-4383 (800) 4-BIKERS / (800) 424-5377 Motorcycle Detailing Reflections by Reed Automotive Detailing Professional Detailing Serving Central California & Beyond Check out our Facebook & Instagram Email: [email protected] (530) 554-5138 San Jose Hogwash Motorcycle Detailing www.sanjosehogwash.com P.O. Box 24273 San Jose, CA 95154 (408) 641-1940 Motorcycle Museum Moto Talbott Museum 4 E. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-5410 Thursday-Sunday / 11am-5pm Motorcycle Paint Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Ol’ Skool Builds & Designs Ol’ Skool Jim Corcoran Fernley, Nevada [email protected] (775) 219-6215 Motorcycle Towing Lane Splitter Towing, LLC www.lanesplittertow.com 4640 Northgate Blvd. Suite #160 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 471-8876 Sales / Service / Accessories Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Fast Lane Motorcycle 19730 Wayne Lane Cottonwood, CA 96022 (530) 347-7111 John Jessup’s DREAM RIDES www.dreamridesusa.com 2275 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 467-4669 Midnight Motors 12854 Earhart Ave – Unit 102 Auburn, CA 95602 (916) 223-1776 Miller Built Performance Cycles 3293 Saratoga Lane – Ste A Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 672-9141 Omega Motorcycle www.OmegaCycle.com 1551 Merkley Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-2206 / SERVICE (916) 373-1745 Penngrove Motorcycle Company www.penngrovemotorcycleco.com 9585 Main Street Penngrove, CA 94951 (707) 793-7993 Ride-On-Motorcycles www.Ride-On-Motorcycles.com 1416 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 647-RIDE(7433) Tattoos Wild Bill Tattoo www.wild-bills.com 115 Lincoln Street Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-909 Tires Cal Tire and Auto Works MOTORCYCLES – CARS – TRUCKS 2226 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 465-2805 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 24
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com MAY 2024 MAY 4 JEFF KEITH’S RIDE FOR REASON REUNION FOLSOM Presented by Higher Purpose The Event Foundation & Folsom Harley-Davidson – 115 Woodmere Road. SAVE THE DATE! Ride & concert will benefit local foster kids. For more information: [email protected] / www.higherpurposefoundation.org See Flyer On Inside Front Cover MAY 4 9th ANNUAL BIKINI BIKE WASH CAMERON PARK Located at Miller Built Performance Cycles – 3293 Saratoga Lane -Suite A. Noon - ? Free Entry. Bikini Bike Wash, Live music, Good Food, Industry Leading Vendors, After Party at Slingshots and the Concrete Cowboys. For more information: (530) 672-9141 MAY 4 STUNT SHOW ROCKLIN Presented by Harley Davidson of Rocklin – Located at 4401 Granite Drive. 12pm-3pm. Stunt Team by Limiters Unlimited. Vendors – Food Trucks. For more information: (916) 259- 2453 / www.RocklinHD.com MAY 4 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COTATI Presented by Sonoma County Harley-Davidson – 7601 Redwood Drive. 11am-3pm - Live music, Food Truck (food starting at noon while supplies last), raffle prizes, vendors! For more information: (707) 793-9180 / www.sonomacountyHD.com MAY 11 JOKER’S WILD POKER RUN PLACERVILLE Presented by Sierra Riders. Registration opens at 8am at PJ’s Roadhouse – 5641 Mother Lode Drive. Single $15 / Two Up $25. High / Low Hand winners. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to benefit local charity M.O.R.E. For more information: Robert J Hernandez / (916) 248-2139 See Flyer On Page 7 MAY 14-15 DEMO DAYS AUBURN Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin – 12015 Shale Ridge Lane. Don’t miss the chance to ride ALL the models! For more information: (530) 885-5556 / www.auburnvtwin.com See Flyer On Page 19 MAY 17-19 2nd ANNUAL CALIFORNIA NATIONALS REDDING Presented by Western Pro Extreme Association. Redding Motorsports Park – 6750 Old Oregon Trail. All bike event. For more information: Tony Ruggiero (559) 313-0355 / WPX Facebook at Western Pro Extreme Assn MAY 18 HOT CARS AND HANDLEBARS POKER RUN REDDING Presented by Living Hope Compassion Ministries. Sign in at Shasta Harley Davidson - 1268 Twin View Blvd. 8:30am. $40/$20 passengers. Rev up your engines and join us for a day filled with hottest cars and the coolest bikes in town. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or a passionate biker, this 50 mile poker run will get your motor running with good times while supporting Living Hope Compassion Ministries as they prevent homelessness. Breakfast, lunch, and a t-shirt are included and there will be door prizes and silent auctions! For more information: [email protected] MAY 18 2nd ANNUAL VAREP FRESNO CHAPTER POKER RUN FRESNO Presented by Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals. Starts At Fresno Harley Davidson - 4345 W. Shaw Ave. 9am – 2pm/ $30 before May 1st ($40 after May 1st) Stop 1 Fresno Veterans Home, Stop 2 Summer Fox Brewery - Clovis, Stop 3 Tollhouse Market & Grill (Lunch served), Final Stop Jackson’s Roadhouse. Card drawn at the 5 locations, Best Hand $500, 2nd Best Hand $250, Worst hand $50. Ride Can be done by motorcycle or vehicle. For more information: Bob Voss - Chapter President at (559) 269-1920 / [email protected] / register at VAREP.NET/ FRESNOPOKERRUNMAY18 Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 25
GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com MAY 18 SPRING PARTY – OPEN HOUSE MARYSVILLE Presented by Wanderers MC Nor-Cal . Located at Clubhouse – 790 Boyer Rd. 12pm-5pm. Single: $20 / Couples: $30. Food & More! Pork ribs w/sides, beer, booze, vendors & FUN! All bikers, trikers and scooterist welcome! MAY 18 WOMEN’S RUN – RUSSIAN RIVER GUERNEVILLE Presented by Women’s Weekend Russian River 2024. Line up at 4th & Mill Street. 10am - kickstands up at 10:45am – No Cost. Rev up with fierce women riders on an epic ride through the redwoods, vineyards and coastal roads! All bikes welcome for an easy to mid difficulty adventure. Bring full tank and a smile!! For more information: [email protected] / Register at https://tinyurl.com/WWRRbikerbabes MAY 24-26 22nd ANNUAL RUN-A-MUCCA MOTORCYCLE & MUSIC FESTIVAL WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA Presented by Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority. Motorcycle & Music Festival. Get ready for plenty of action with free live concerts, Poker Run, death defying special acts, and of course, the burning bike. For more information: www.runamucca.com / [email protected] / (775) 623-5071 Ext. 102 MAY 25 RIDE-IN BIKE SHOW COTTONWOOD Presented by National Members Redding. Located at Happy Valley Strawberry Festival / Happy Valley High School – 3805 Happy Valley Rd. Check in at 9am. $25 Pre-register/$30 on site. All bikes welcome! Multiple judging classes – plus People’s Choice. For more information: facebook.com/nationalsbikeshow See Flyer On Page 7 MAY 25 5th ANNUAL ROBBIE MARIANO MEMORIAL RUN LODI Presented by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association - Chapter 33-2. Located at 14165 Beckman Rd – 9am. Come join us this Memorial Day Weekend as we ride thru the Central Valley in remembrance of our local heroes, who laid their lives on the line for us. Great food, raffles, live band and a great cause. All welcomed. For more information: www. combatvets332.com/rmr / [email protected] See Flyer On Page 7 MAY 26 13th ANNUAL GOOD OL‘ BOYS MC VETERANS RUN SANTA ROSA Presented by Good Ol’ Boys MC. Sign in at Santa Rosa Vets Building – 1350 Maple Ave. Sign in at 9am. Pack leaves at 11:11am. $30 includes traditional GOB steak dinner & run shirt (while supplies last) For more information: (707) 755- 4428 / www.goodolboysmc.com See Flyer On Page 13 MAY 26 16th ANNUAL CHICO MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET CHICO Presented by ISHI Chapter. A.M.C.A. Located at Elks Lodge #423 – 1705 Manzanita Ave. 7:30am – 2pm. FREE Ride in Bike Show. Best of Show Awarded. Open to all. For more information: Rick Haner (707)292-3033 / [email protected] - Gordon (530) 570-5136 / [email protected] JUNE 2024 JUNE 1 HELLS ANGELS OAKLAND 32nd ANNUAL POKER RUN OAKLAND Presented by 510. Located at Oakland Clubhouse - 4019 Foothill Blvd. Sign in is at 10am. BBQ steak dinner. Live Music from Mark Bettencourt & The Aftermath. High & Low Hand Award, Free Run Pin for first 200. Run Shirts Available. For more information: [email protected] JUNE 7-9 STREET VIBRATIONS Spring Rally RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows, Inc. Music – Metal – Motorcycles For more information: www.roadshowsreno.com / (775) 690-2035 or (775) 329-7469 / On Facebook: StreetVibrationsMotorcycleRally See Flyer On Back Cover JUNE 7-8 FRYED BROTHERS BAND - STREET VIBRATIONS VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at the Red Dog Saloon - 76 N. C. Street. 6/7 (Friday) 8pm and 6/8 (Saturday) 1pm. Join the Fryed Brothers Band in Virginia City - Great food and drinks, plenty of shade out back with tables and chairs for afternoon performance. For more information: (707) 291-7583 / [email protected] JUNE 22 COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION POKER RUN RENO, NEVADA Presented by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Registration will be at Road Rider of Reno - 2187-A Market Street. 9am. $25 Single rider / $35 Double rider. Poker Run to help Northern Nevada Veterans.. The ride will cruise around Lake Tahoe, then down through the Carson Valley and will end at Battle Born Harley-Davidson. We will be raffling off great prizes. For more information: [email protected] JUNE 22-23 RACEWORZ RACE SONOMA Presented by Western Pro Extreme Association. Sonoma Raceway – 29355 Arnold Drive. For more information: Tony Ruggiero (559) 313-0355 / WPX Facebook at Western Pro Extreme Assn JUNE 29 FALLEN RIDER MEMORIAL RUN REDDING Presented by FRMR / Redding HOG. Registration at Shasta Harley Davidson - 1268 Twin View Blvd. 9am KSU 10am last rider out at 12 noon. $30* (*Lunch will be included) / Poker hands $5ea. Annual event it raise money to help local families after a motorcyclist is involved in a fatal accident. No limit on poker hands. Ride will be approximately 150-165 miles. Raffles and 50/50. For more information: [email protected] Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 26
JULY 2024 JULY 12-14 JAMES SURBERS SHOOTOUT SAMOA Presented by Western Pro Extreme Association – Located at Samoa Dragstrip. For more information: Tony Ruggiero (559) 313-0355 / WPX Facebook at Western Pro Extreme Assn AUGUST 2024 AUGUST 17 FRYED BROTHERS BAND - BIKES BY THE BAY EUREKA Presented by UBNC of Humboldt. Located at the Halvorsen Park - 1201 Waterfront Street. 10am to 5pm. Price: TBA. Live music by the Fryed Brothers Band and the Damn Liars Band. Bike show, bike games, local vendors and beer garden. For more information: (707) 291-7583 / [email protected] OPEN HOUSE EVERY MONTH AUBURN MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. Gold Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and prospective members and friends are welcome. Check monthly calendar for dates and times at www. goldcountryimrg.com/Events_Calendar.html 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH JACKSON American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American Legion Drive – 6:30pm. 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FT BRAGG ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96. Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230-5857 / americanlegionriders96.com 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MANTECA EAGLE’S NEST HOG Monthly Meeting Mountain Mikes – 1120 N. Main Street 7pm. For more information: Savannah (916) 929-4680 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MARYSVILLE MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more information: [email protected] 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOLSOM Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Presented by Folsom HOG – Roundtable Pizza – 9500-1 Greenback Lane. Come early and have dinner, 6pm. Organized reports and activities at 6:30pm. Share info on great rides, discuss upcoming events, hear the latest news from the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For more information: www.folsomhog.org / [email protected] 4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIR OAKS American Legion Riders Post 383 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 383 – 9050 Sunset Avenue. 7pm. Veterans Events, Activities, Function, Meetings and Rides. For more information: Lee Payne – Commander (916) 367-9620 1st WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (except December) SACRAMENTO SACRAMENTO HOG Monthly Meeting Mountain Mikes – 5640 Auburn Blvd. 6:30pm For more information: Savannah (916) 929-4680 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PLACERVILLE American Legion Riders Post 119 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 119 – 4561 Greenstone Road. 6pm. Share info on rides and discuss upcoming events. Bar opens at 5pm. For more information: Bill Bryant (530) 409-8414 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FORESTHILL American Legion Riders Post 587 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 587 – 24601 Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: John Rouse (530) 367-3081 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AUBURN Gold Country Harley Riders Monthly Meeting Presented by Gold Country Harley Riders – El Tapatio -2100 Grass Valley Hwy. Dinner at 6pm / Meeting at 7pm. For more information: Dennis Chapman (831) 710-0299 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH REDDING Redding HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the world’s best clams! For more information: [email protected] 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH LINCOLN ALR Chapter 264 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 264. Lincoln Veteran’s Hall – 541 5th Street. 6pm Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 2rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROSEVILLE CMA -ROSEVILLE Monthly Meeting Presented by The Riders of the Cross. Meet at Denny’s Restaurant – 122 Sunrise Avenue 7pm – Come early if you’re having dinner. Contact Chuck Loseth with any questions (916) 837-3150. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH CITRUS HEIGHTS RIVER CITY BIKER BABES Meet & Greet Presented by River City Biker Babes Ladies Motorcycle Riding Club. Located at the R. Vida Cantina – 7040 Sunrise Blvd. 7pm / FREE. Ladies? If you are interested in meeting a great bunch of gals, and you either ‘ride your own,’ or want to learn, we want to meet you. We work with all levels of riders and all brands of motorcycles. We talk about safety (which is our number one concern), suggest areas we would like to plan rides to, and basic motorcycle maintenance (i.e. do you know how to check your own oil?). Looking forward to meeting you. Visit us at: http://www.meetup. com/River-City-Biker-Babes/ https://www.facebook.com/ RiverCityBikerBabes/ Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 27
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter 4058. Granite Rock Grill Restaurant - 5140 Pacific St. 7pm. We welcome you to come to our meeting and learn about our Chapter. We Ride and Have Fun. Note: No food service at meeting. For more information: [email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ALTURAS American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 163 Legion Riders – The Niles – 304 S. Main Street. For more information: (530) 708-2844 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WOODLAND BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public. (530) 848-2090 with any questions. 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-694-5251 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH ORANGEVALE OPEN HOUSE Presented by Rogue Militia MC. 9250 Greenback Lane. 7pm. Come out and join us for Good Times/Cold Drinks/Brotherhood. Contact: Tone (916) 208- 8423 or Rob (916) 671-4871 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH YUBA CITY OPEN HOUSE Presented by Fellas MC. 2372 Butte House Rd. 6pm-11pm. Contact: evpatrickcarver@gmail. com / (530) 777-6655 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH VALLEJO OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open to start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House night. 4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO CAPITAL CITY MC Meeting at 2414 13th Street. 7pm / Free. Come join the Sacramento Region’s oldest motorcycle club, Capital City MC, at our monthly open house. Each month on the fourth Friday from 7pm to 10pm. Free to enter, food and drink available for purchase. Contact: (916) 442-8242 / [email protected]. EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015. 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BRENTWOOD MOUNTED MESSENGERS Breakfast N Ride at NEW LOCATION Dad’s Cafe - 1135 2nd Street. 8am/Menu Come on out for some good breakfast, fellowship & then out for a ride (Location TBD) KSU: approximately 9:30- 10am. “Normally”, once we reach our destination, we have lunch. Once done, we head back and eventually split up on the way depending where one lives or what plans one has. Hope to see you there! For more information: [email protected] 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH CORDELIA MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter. *NEW LOCATION Denny’s Restaurant – 304 Pittman Road. Order breakfast at 8am. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. For more information: Bill Neander / [email protected]. 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH RENO, NV MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING - Presented by Battle Born IRMG 2066 - Indian Motorcycle of Reno – 3445 Kietzke Lane. 9am. Newly formed Battle Born IMRG, Chapter 2066, based out of the Reno Indian dealership is forming up and recruiting Indian and Victory riders if you wish to join. For more information: Jeff Justus - President (775) 745-7846 / [email protected] 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH VACAVILLE MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle community. We create plans, and review events and have a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and Clubs. We are also open to the communities. Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 / [email protected] BIKE NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and great company. All like minded members of the community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to who they choose. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH McKINLEYVILLE BIKE NIGHT Presented by Jus Brothers Humboldt MC - Central Station Sports Bar – 1631 Central Avenue. 7pm. All motorcycles welcome. Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 28
A&M Heating and Air........................................10 Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub ..........................4 C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin EVENT.......4 & 19 Cal Tire & Autoworks .........................................4 Clinton’s Custom Cycle ....................................19 Double D Steak ................................................10 Folsom-Rocklin H-D EVENT................................ ..........................................Inside Front Cover /15 Good Ol’ Boys MC EVENT ..............................13 Jachimowicz Law Group....................................5 Lane Splitter Towing .........................................18 Kenny’s Bar & Grill............................................10 Midnight Motors ................................................19 Miller Built Performance Cycles.........................3 National Members Redding EVENT..................7 Noble West Insurance Services.......................10 Omega Motorcycles .........................................18 Penngrove Motorcycle Company ......................4 Ride-On Motorcycles........................................10 Roadshows EVENT ..........................Back Cover Road Trip Bar & Grill.........................................18 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys............1 & 23 San Jose Hogwash ..........................................18 Sierra Riders EVENT .........................................7 The Leatherworks.............................................19 Thunder Road Biker Church ..............................6 Sonoma County HD .........................................11 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS THUNDER ROADS® NORCAL INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH WINTERS LADIES BIKE NIGHT Green River Taproom & Brewing - 4513 Putah Creek Road 6:30pm – 10pm Ladies Bike night is family friendly and hopes to be a place where women riders, from all backgrounds and experience levels can come together to collaborate regarding events, fundraisers, promoting, networking, but mostly just a place to meet other like minded women. (Men are welcome too, we just ask that you bring a lady with you :) For more information: [email protected] / (619) 961-8151 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (April-September) UKIAH BIKE NIGHT Presented by Gunnink’s Harley-Davidson & Willits Wild Bunch. Located at Gunnink’s H-D - 2600 N. State Street. 6pm-9pm. Biker Games, Food, Beverages, Give Aways and Music by DJ Stewie P. A great social event promoting Brotherhood/Sisterhood. For more information: (707)462-1672, ext 109 – Rich / www.gunninkshd.com 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH LODI BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event to get to know others that share the passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604-7149 / (209) 327-8283 3nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH MARYSVILLE BIKE NIGHT Located at Wanderers MC NorCal Clubhouse located at 790 Boyer Rd. 5pm-8pm. Trophies – Vendors and More! For more information: (530) 237-9312 Josh - CASPER Wanderers MC 2nd & 4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH CHICO GROUP RIDE Located at Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson – 1501 Mangrove Ave. 11am – Free Admission. Open to the public, meet at the dealership and we’ll go explore a different part of NorCal! All bikes welcome. For more information: (530)893-1918 www.sierrasteelhd.com TRM NorCal is not responsible for errors or omissions and events are subject to change without notice Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 29
2024 Spring Rally June 7-9 Reno J Resort (RenoHarley) Virginia City* (New VendorVillage) Carson City (Battle Born Harley) Fall Rally Sept 26-29 Reno J Resort (RenoHarley) Virginia City (Vendor Village) Event Info Roadshows, Inc. (775) 690-2035 (775) 329-7469 To register go to: https://roadshowsreno.com Carson City (Battle Born Harley) Room reservations 775-348-2200 visitrenotahoe.com