THUNDER ROADS NORCAL - September 2019

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Bonneville Salt Flats

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P.O. Box 794
Orangevale, CA 95662 Ican feel the excitement building already! My favorite
Office: 530.368.6579 or 530.305.7992 time of year to ride is here! For the most part at least
Fax: 530-831-4758 the extremely hot weather is behind us and we have
Email: [email protected] comfortable temps ahead for several months. I don’t know
Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com about you, but riding when it is over 90 degrees to me is
just not as enjoyable, so I will take the cooler weather any
Northern California time. I do have to say though that even though we did have
State Editors / Owners some hot days to deal with this summer; overall it did not
seem as hot as say last year for example so I feel like we
Stan & Terri Hill got off easy this year.

On The Cover: September has a full schedule so you will see Terri and
me running up and down the state and even over into
Photo contributed by Wild Bill Hill / www.wild-bills.com Nevada before it is all over, so look for us out there and
say hi. We will be at the Fryed Brothers Bash, Renegade
Art Director/Layout & Design Rendezvous, Street Vibrations and The Hope Rally just to
Meredith Hancock/Hancock Media name a few. So if you can get away - come and join us out
there on the road.
Magazine Contributors
Wild Bill Hill We would also like to remind everyone to Never
Forget the tragic events that happened 18 years ago on
Billie Wilson/Billie The Kid Photography September 11th. Many of us vividly remember that day
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios and how it affected each and every one of us as the events
unfolded in 2001. We can never allow ourselves to become
Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins complacent to the realities of the world we live in today.
Dan & Nad Rogers
I also wanted to mention that September is Suicide
Gary & Mary Hoffman Awareness month. I tend to believe that most all of us have
Bobby “G” Godwin been personally affected by a suicide at some point in our
lives. If you know someone that appears to be struggling,
Cyndee Reed Van Hooser please take the time to be there for them and encourage
Tina Oakland / Awesome Photography them to seek help. It can be agonizing to know that there
are people close to us who are feeling so far down with
Thunder Road Biker Church no way back up. Please show love to your Brothers and
Pastor Johnny/[email protected] 916-521-5706 Sisters out there, our society seems so full of hate and
animosity that we need to overpower it with positivity and
Ride Destination kindness for a change.
Chuck & Cindy Loseth
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On The Road To Bonneville Salt Flats

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If You Can See What I Can See …............................6

On The Road to Bonneville......................................12

5th Annual Kanaka Hekili MC Luau..........................14

Ride Destination: Washington..................................16

2019 Motul Film Superbike Work Championship.....20

Biker Band Revue: Terry Sheets Band.....................22

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Bodega Bay

IF YOU CAN SEE WHAT I CAN SEE…
You Might Be Riding On The Back of a Harley

1st Wedding Anniversary Ride to Bodega Bay

There is a love story about a biker and a beauty queen. Anniversary Lunch at The Tides
He rode a Harley and wore black leather. She drove
a black corvette and wore diamonds and rhinestones.
He lived in So Cal, she lived in Nor Cal. She was Committee
Chairperson for the High School Reunion, where they both
went to high school. The biker and beauty queen did not know
each other when they were teens. Reaching out to alumni,
she contacted him. He said, “Why would I want to see people
I haven’t seen in 40 years? No thank you.” She says she was
persuasive, he says she was pushy. Whatever, she laughs.
He bought 4 tickets, himself and his 3 siblings. Somehow,
they became friends. Communicating through messages,
text, and eventually phone calls. Almost a year later, a month
before the reunion, he decided to fly up and meet her in
person. They met and fell in love. Almost 5 years later, Curt
and Cyndee were married on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 2018.

This year was their first anniversary. He wanted to take a
ride to the coast and stay the weekend, maybe in Ft. Bragg.
She reminded him they had been invited to a special party
being hosted by her BFF. She knew if they did not attend,
her girlfriend would be sad. Because he is so kind to his
wife, he understood and gave in. The wife got an idea and
asked her husband if they could ride the next day to Bodega
Bay and celebrate their anniversary. Wanting to go to the
coast for their anniversary, he was happy to say yes, and
together they invited some friends to join them on the First
Anniversary Ride.

We met Rick, Stan & Debi in Folsom at 8am. We were Bodega Hwy Ride
quickly on our way to meet a few more riders. While cruising

down Highway 50, another couple who are also our friends, side. I looked behind us and saw that Rick and Stan picked
zoomed past us and waved. I said to Curt, “Can we catch up the pace and nobody was left behind. We merged onto
them honey? I would like to take their picture.” He laughed I-80, joining Jerry, Lori, Randy and Martha at West Capital
and said sarcastically, “Can we catch them?!!!” Yes … we Ave. Our group was complete with 9 people and 5 bikes.
did. I took a fabulous photo of Eric & Angelia riding side by

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The Tides

Eric & Angelia

Veterans Randy, Curt, Stan & Jerry

Bay, we were mesmerized by the many colorful wildflowers
in the hills and along the side of the road. We reached our
destination when we arrived for lunch at the Tides Wharf
& Restaurant. They sat us in a nice private room with full
windows. It was relaxing to watch the activity in the harbor.

Milk Farm On a mission to complete our 2019 Tour of Honor
responsibilities, we invited our friends to ride to the Calistoga
At Dixon, we came upon the infamous Milk Farm sign. Veterans Memorial Park. This memorial is a tribute to those
Every time I see it I feel nostalgic. I fondly remember the that have served in all branches of service: Army, Navy, Air
1960’s, my parents and our family vacations. Soon we were Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. Our
off the main highway, traveling on roads that overlook some veterans stood next to the memorial that represented their
of the beautiful vineyards in the hills of Napa. We stopped branch of service - Curt and Stan are Navy, Randy is Marine
for a few minutes beside the historic Washoe House. Built in and Jerry is Air Force.
1859, it was formerly used as a Stage Coach stop between
Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Bodega. As we passed through The next stop was a unique little coffee shop in Clear Lake.
Petaluma we enjoyed the dairy farms with their cattle The rest of the way home took us over winding roads through
meandering on the vast rolling green hills. the canyon along Cache Creek, to Esparto, Woodland and
Sacramento. We got home just in time to see a beautiful
We took time to stop in for a visit at the Sonoma County rainbow in the sky, hear the thunder rumble, and walk in the
Harley-Davidson dealership, where I introduced us as H.O.G. door before rain started pouring down rain on us.
members from Folsom and Red Stick Chapters. The staff
was pleased to find out that Randy and Martha are from Red This was a great ride. Destination ... Bodega Bay. vineyards,
Stick H.O.G. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A few shirts were old barns, beautiful flowers,
purchased and we were on the road again. It’s been a while rolling hills, winding roads, ocean
since I have been through some of the towns on the way. I views and a happy anniversary
was surprised by the sprawl of the community. I didn’t even celebration. It doesn’t get any
recognize in Valley Ford. As we were approaching Bodega better than this. If you see us on
the road, come ride with us.

Curt & Cyndee Sonoma Article and photos contributed by
County HD Cyndee Reed Van Hooser

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On The Road To Bonneville Craig “Peg Leg” Anderson 2x  land
SIDECAR RACING speed record holder sets another record
at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials with
his 1000cc sidecar streamliner and
achieves personal best of
190mph.

Rick and Nida Murray have raced at the Bonneville Salt Flats from 2007 until Craig grew up racing dirt track,
2015. The Murray’s are holders of two (2) AMA National Records and Fuel Record tried his hand at road racing, and
of 155.858mph. Rick and Nida came in first overall for the following seasons: 2003, logged countless miles in the
2007, 2007, and 2008. Also, the Murray’s hold seven (7) National Formula One desert. After losing both his legs
Sidecar Championships. At the end of 2001, Rick and Nida were invited to participate above the knee in a work-related
in the FIM World Cup Sidecar Road racing because of their racing history (7-time accident, his racing days were
National Championship). They bought this machine in Spain. It has a 1992 LCR with thought to be over. It’s a true
SSXR 1,100cc motor qualified in Cartegena and three weeks later went to Valencia, testament to the human spirit
Spain for the first round. The LCR was shipped back to the USA and went to racing that Craig continues to compete.
in 2001. Rick and Nida have raced in Portland OR, Buttonwillow, CA, Thunder Hill, He’s thankful for the help from his
CA, Spokane International, WA, Las Vegas, NV, and Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA. wife Laura and the support of his
crew, Richard Neprud and David
Wheeler.

Rolf and Harold on their World Record run out on
the Salt at 122mph in the 600cc class! (this is on a
600lb machine with two people on it  and he couldn’t
get into 5th gear) It was a good day! (Harold shipped
his Sidecar from Norway to Sacramento for the race
at Bonneville). They took the World Record as well
as two National Records back to Norway with them.
How awesome is that?!

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If you head east on I-80 and punch it,
in just under 8 hours you’ll find yourself
in Wendover. It’s a little town on the
border of Nevada and Utah. A few
cheap hotels and a large casino is your
choice for some rest before the 19 mile
drive to the salt. The Bonneville Salt
Flats are 30,000 acre expanse of hard,
white salt crust on the edge of the Great
Salt Lake Basin in Utah. The flats are
about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide
with a total of over 46 square miles.
Near the center of the salt, the crust is
almost 5‘ thick in places, the Bonneville
Salt Flats are 90% common salt. Every
summer, professional and amateur
teams from around the world compete
for land speed records in different
classes. Racetracks are surveyed and
prepared with heavy drag sleds.

The formation of the Salt Flats began at the end of the last Ice Age, when the waters
of ancient Lake Bonneville began to recede. Lake Bonneville covered approximately
2/3 of Utah and was almost 1000 feet deep in the area of the Salt Flats. When this
large amount of fresh water slowly disappeared over time, large concentrations of
dissolved minerals were deposited.
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Mt Ranier From The Ridge Rd

RIDE DESTINATION: Washington
Well, it was summer vacation time again. Two years various flowers, ferns and other tropical plants. The Lodge
ago, we made a trip up to Washington State with itself was originally built in 1926 and has a front row view
some of the family. We all had such a good time, of the lake. Pretty much everything you need here. Great
everyone decided that we should return. Along the way, we hiking trails, boat rentals, tours, family lawn games, and a
would do some riding and visiting in Oregon also. In all, we couple of nice restaurants with menus that should appeal
would cover just under 2,500 miles on the trip. to everyone. After spending a day having some fun with the
family, we decided to take a day trip and explore some of
So, we packed up the bagger and headed north. After Olympic National Park.
spending a few days in Oregon, we make our way to the
Lake Quinault Resort. This fine property is located at the Up early, I fired up the old Iron Horse and headed north on
southern end of the Olympic National Park. This rain forest Highway 101. This fine asphalt runs along near the coast in
section of the park is just beautiful. Foliage filled with mostly wooded terrain. About 70 miles out of Quinault you’ll
come to the city of Forks. A pleasant little town and since
we were getting hungry, we stopped for breakfast. The “In
Place” seemed like a good spot. And it was. Hunger abated,

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Lake Quinault Lodge

gassed up, we hit the road.

Timber Museum Up 101 to SR113 and then on to SR112 East. Although
a real pretty woodsy ride, we were a little disappointed. If
you look at a map, it appears 112 runs right along the coast.
It does, but except for a few places, the forest blocks out
most of the coastline. Before reaching Port Angeles, we ran
across the Blackbird Café. It must be the meeting place
of the two wheeled folks along this route. Pulling up, there
must have been 20 bicycles and 7 or 8 motorcycles gathered
there. If we would have had more time (and our passports),
when reaching Port Angeles, we would have taken the ferry
across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It would have been nice to
have a relaxing lunch in Victoria. Oh well, maybe next time.

So, instead of Victoria, we made our way to Hurricane Ridge
Road. Wow! Now this was some kind of ride. This route
through the Olympic Mountain Range is spectacular. It was a
real treat getting to the visitor center at the top and hanging out
on the patio. We soaked in a horizon of mountain peaks that
melded down into deep forested valleys. It was very hard to
leave. But the show must go on. Going down the mountain was
just as nice as going up. This time, we decided to take 101 all
the way back, skipping SR112. A good choice. Especially the
long section along Lake Crescent. Really pretty. We went on
back through Forks, this time making a quick stop at the Forks
Timber Museum. Lots of old logging artifacts such as hand
saws, chain saws, axes and other wood cutting equipment.
There are also replicas of a cookhouse, a bunkhouse, a tavern,
and even an old outhouse! Certainly, worth a look.

Sea Stacks at Ruby Beach There was one more stop in order before we made our
way back to the family and that was Ruby Beach. Of the
several beaches along this stretch, this is probably the

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The_Eruption 1980 Us Mt St Helens

nicest. A rocky, wooded coastline with several sea stacks Mudslide Route
jutting out from the beach. Very picturesque and only a short After passing it by many times, we were glad we finally took the
walk from the parking lot. time to check it out.

Back at the Lodge again, we spent a couple more days Everything went well with her dad, which we were
having some family fun. As usual, time seemed to fly, and grateful for. So, vacation over, it was time to make our
before we knew it, we were packing it all up. Since Cindy’s way back to California. Funny how it is you never feel like
father was having a medical procedure done the next day, leaving some place that you travel to, but it always feels
we would be heading back to Oregon. But along the way so good to get home!
we would have one more adventure. That would be going to Article contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth
Mount St. Helens. And a fine adventure it was!

We took the back roads to Montesano, caught SR12 and
made our way to I5. Highway 504 (Spirit Lake Highway) at
Castle Rock will take you all the way to the Johnson Ridge
Observatory. Two fabulous mountain treks in one trip is hard
to beat! Wonderful scenery, plenty of pull-outs, and a fine
road make for a sweet ride. If you recall, Mount St. Helens
erupted in May of 1980. It was the most disastrous volcanic
eruption in U.S. history. The column shot 80,000 feet in the
air and spread ash over 11 states and bordering Canada. The
volcanic mudslides reached the Columbia River, 50 miles to
the southwest. Fifty-seven people were killed, and hundreds
of square miles were utterly devasted. At a couple of the
viewpoints, you can look down into the valley and see the route
that the slide took. Over the last, almost forty years, it has grown
in little bit, but it is still mostly barren terrain. Even some of the
nearby lakes are still partly covered with felled trees. Also, The
Johnston Ridge Observatory is named after David Johnston, a
Volcanologist (studies volcanoes) who perished in the eruption.

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Terry
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Band

Two years ago, the well-known and insanely talented Terry Sheets
Terry Sheets issued a press release. The Terry Sheets
Band was retiring. Their last performance would be down my pace by changing careers and joining Berryessa
held in Vacaville on June 30th 2017 at Creekwalk. At the Water Sports, the boat rental at Markley Cove on beautiful
end of the concert, Terry held his drink up to the crowd and Lake Berryessa. This required me to work every weekend
toasted his fans and band members for their loyalty, and and most weekdays. The lifestyle was exactly what I needed
friendship. Meanwhile roadies packed up their gear for the to get my life in order after yet another failed marriage. I kept
last time, Terry along with the band said emotional good my thirst for music quenched by playing acoustic shows with
byes to hundreds, if not thousands of their fans. Rick and Tim on Thursdays. I was still creating original music,
but had no place to record. It was through social media, I
I was recently on Facebook checking out the band line-
up for this year’s Vet-Traxx Festival. One of the bands found the Vet-Traxx project and reached out
performing was the Terry Sheets Band. I asked Eric Lewis to Eric. He gladly invited us out to record and
CEO for the Vet-Traxx Project if it was the same Terry then invited us to perform this year at the
Sheets Band that retired a couple of years prior? Yep it 2019 Vet-Traxx Festival on September 21st.
sure was the same Terry Sheets! Eric said he might be I’ve been approached by many wonderful
up for an interview, if I wanted one. Oh, hell yes! Did I fans about performing again. If things line up
want an interview with Terry Sheets?!? (THAT and a VIP just right, we’ll get together for a fun show if
box at a Willie Nelson concert, in the city of my choice!) I we can help out an organization. Other than
needed to ask Terry the question that we all wanted to know. that, no plans for a comeback tour anytime
soon, but we are thankful for all the love and
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highlights of your career?

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for a few reasons. I started noticing that my eyesight was
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THE RAZ REPORT:
MIDCAL MOTORCYCLES IS OPEN!

June 29 (West Sacramento): Two with motorcycles for sale on display, There were a variety of permits that
looong years ago, Bruce Driscoll clothing for sale, a checkout counter, needed to be acquired and inspections
began the process of turning the old a customer waiting area, customer that needed to be performed on this
Hollywood Hardware store at 1551 restrooms, service office, service desk, ooooold building, a construction permit
Merkley Avenue in West Sacramento employee break room, and a service of course, a noise inspection (to be
into a motorcycle shop offering sales, area. In order to do this, an architect sure that working on motorcycles would
service and repairs. This process was engaged to generate the plans for not be so noisy as to disturb the nearby
involved redoing the entire inside of the new business and the plans to bring old folks home or any neighbors), oil
the building to create a showroom the building and property up to code. separator tank (to be sure oil from
‘warshing’ motorcycles does not find its
way into the sewer system), sidewalk
and driveway needed to be redone (so
disabled persons would not be at risk
walking by), showroom entrance pair
of doors needed to be replaced with
one narrow door and the other door
wide enough that a wheelchair could
pass through, and of course, all the
electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, etc.
etc. etc. had to be brought up to code.

Well, as I said, after two looong years
of preparation, MidCal Motorcycles
is finally open for business with a
service area bulging at the seams
with motorcycles including Harley-
Davidson and BMW police motorcycles
in for maintenance, service and various
other work to be performed. If your
motorcycle needs attention, then stop
in and ask for Bruce; Bruce has been
working on motorcycles for many years
and he can take care of your ride.
Check them out on Facebook or at
www.midcalmotorcycles.com .

Article and photographs
contributed by Russell “Raz” Holder /
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Recently, Terri and I were fortunate
enough take a ride through the
wine country and since we were in
the area, we took a trip over to visit long
time TRM NorCal advertiser/supporter -
Penngrove Motorcycle Company on Main
Street. This shop is definitely a must see,
not only can they maintain or repair just
about any bike out there - this is one of
those shops that has it all. Anything for
your motorcycle or for the rider - you can
find it here. This very cool motorcycle
is one of Dale Christianson’s latest
creation and his new personal ride. Not
many people would have looked at this
Softail frame and said you know what that
Knucklehead would fit perfect in there,
but Dale has that kind of vision. We are
very impressed with the creativity and
craftsmanship that comes out of this
NorCal shop. Check out how Dale pulled
this motorcycle all together.
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BIKE SPECS

BIKE: Custom Knucklehead / Softail
BUILDER: Penngrove Motorcycle Company
OWNER: Dale Christianson
ENGINE: Knucklehead
BUILDER: Penngrove Motorcycle Company
IGNITION: Electronic
DISPLACEMENT: 80 C.I.
CARBURETOR: S&S E
AIR CLEANER: S&S
PIPES: Tedd’s Cycles
PRIMARY: Ultima
TRANSMISSION: Harley-Davidson
FRAME: H-D Softail
BARS: Mid USA
HAND CONTROLS: Kuryakyn
MIRRORS: Tedd’s Cycles
FOOT PEGS: Tucker Rocky
HEAD LIGHT: Tedd’s Cycles
TAIL LIGHT: Tedd’s Cycles
BLINKERS: Kuryakyn
FRONT FENDER: Modified H-D
BACK FENDER: Harley-Davidson
GAS TANK: Harley-Davidson
OIL TANK: Drag Specialties
SEAT: Danny Grey
PAINTER: J.D.
PAINT COLOR: Black Cherry/ Black
AIR BRUSH: Ghosted skulls by J.D.
SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS: Knucklehead Engine
into a Softail Frame

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So, I’m cruising down Douglas Blvd from Auburn-Folsom Rd She took all my money, wrecks my new car. Now she’s with
on my way out to the Garden Highway to get some cool one of my good time buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-
wind on my face and have a chance to open up the throttle town bar. Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel, like I been tied to
for a bit when I experienced a modern-day miracle. I literally hit the whippin’ post. Tied to the whippin’ post. Tied to the whippin’
every green light from Auburn-Folsom all the way to the Vernon post. Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’…” Yes, pretty devastating
split. Yes, every single light turned green before I had a chance stuff right there, but I’m here to tell you we’ve all been through
to stop. Now if you have ever been down this part of Roseville it. Some worse than others. Some with relationships, jobs, kids,
at 10am on a Friday, you would have to agree “It’s a Miracle”! friendships, health, etc.… If you’re going through something right
Most of the time it takes us 15-20 minutes to get from the Folsom now, I’m so sorry. BUT there is hope! There is change! There is
Lake to the freeway, so frustrated, overwhelmed and using such possibility!
colorful language a sailor would blush. Not today! Today was one
of those days! One of those good days! One of those miraculous If we can go back into our memory banks, we will recognize
days when everything goes right. I got through every light, the times when things went “Our Way”. We had those great days
Garden Highway had no traffic, the road was free of debris, and where we hit every light. Our kids cleaned their rooms on their
all the critters stayed in the bush and off the road. Don’t you just own, our bosses recognized us for a job well done, there was
love days like this? no havoc in our households, and all the world seemed just right.
Even if it was just for a day, we long for more and more of them,
We all have great days, but few of us remember them when right? The good book says, we will never get more than we can
things suck or don’t go our way. We hit every light, there is a handle. Although trying at times, we have to believe, “the hard
release of Sun City drivers all over the road barely hitting 45 mph times and struggles shall pass”. They have passed before and
on the freeway, every other driver is pulling left in front of you, they will pass again. When we recognize the struggle and face
and you just can’t seem to break free. You have more bills than the struggle head on, we soon find the strategy and tools to
you do money, your vehicles are breaking down one by one, and overcome the struggle. Every struggle! Until then we will face
your job feels more like a burden than a career. You may have that same struggle over and over again. Lean on the Lord in your
tragedy in your family, your kids are driving you insane, your struggle and I guarantee, “This Too Shall Pass”. Come check
health is failing, and you just can’t seem to break out of your us out at Thunder Road Church. Great Things Are Happening
funk. Been there, done that! Sometimes you feel like you are at There!
the bottom of a well and no one can see you or hear you. Yes!
I’ve been there and done that! Philippians 3:13 “I focus on one thing: Forgetting the past and
looking forward to what lies ahead.” (NLT)
It reminds me of the song, “Whipping Post” by The
Allman Brothers: “I’ve been run down and I’ve been lied to. “Never Ride Alone”
And I don’t know why, I let that mean woman make me a fool.
Pastor Johnny

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SAN JOSE HARLEY-
DAVIDSON GRAND OPENING

Aug 3 (San Jose) The old Lane Splitter Harley-Davidson was recently
purchased by the largest Harley-Davidson dealer group in Northern

California and renamed San Jose Harley-Davidson . TRM NorCal was on
hand to help celebrate and share with you these recent dealership

changes in Northern California.
Photos contributed by

Dan Rogers and Nadia Parham

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Solo Motorcycle
Adventure: Death Valley

National Park

Provided by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys

Tips for the best experience: The main reason I wanted to
visit the park in the first place was
Plan to spend more than for a few specific photographs.
Death Valley is one of the
a day here or you just won’t highest-rated dark sky areas
in the world. I’m obsessed with
get the full experience. Stay the stars and love attempting to
photograph the Milky Way. I’m
inside the park at one of the not very good at it but I figured
if anywhere could help me
resorts – they are top-notch, produce beautiful images of the
night sky, Death Valley would
worth every penny, and so be it. So, from the comfort of
my air-conditioned lodge room
much closer to everything at the Ranch at Death Valley
(aka Furnace Creek Ranch…
you want to see (book early so enticing, right?), I planned
my photography location while
online). Keep your eye on the eating prosciutto and gouda
and drinking San Pellegrino
weather and dress/pack/plan purchased from the oh-so-well-
stocked general store. After
accordingly or you could face such a feast and soaking up the cold air for several hours, I reluctantly set-off
on another motorcycle adventure at 11:30pm.
grave consequences. Visit What is it like to ride at night in Death Valley? The term “pitch black” feels
like an understatement. When I left my cozy little oasis, it was 104° and the
during the week, if possible, moon had not yet risen. I was completely enveloped by darkness as I rode
26 miles to my pre-scouted location in Badwater Basin, the lowest elevation
to avoid crowds. Always carry on the continent. As the elevation continued to drop, the heat would hit me
like a wall each time the temperature went up. I questioned my sanity a
several liters of water with you few times, but I knew what was waiting for me down the road, so I just kept
moving forward.
when you go out exploring. I was determined to spend the darkest part of the night at Badwater Basin.
Soon I was set up on the side of the road with my camera, flashlight, cell phone
Bring your BAM card in case of and the most amazing night sky I had ever seen in my entire life. I spent the
next three hours in absolute silence with no interruptions from any living thing,
emergencies! The whole galaxy is mine not even another wayward traveler like myself. The only sounds were my feet
Every National Park I have on the gravel when I walked back and forth to my bike. I only looked down for
a few seconds at a time to adjust my camera and check on the images I was
visited in this country has taken capturing. Aside from that, my gaze was focused upwards. The photos were far
from perfect, but those three hours was absolute nirvana. The only thing more
my breath away. Somehow, the serene than silence and stars is having arrived there on a motorcycle, alone, in
the dark, where no one else dared to go, and when the world told you that you
name “Death Valley” never captured my attention as a place I was eager were crazy to even try.
Things I would do differently:
to visit. The name alone made me think I was in for a drab, low, flat, ugly Next time, I will park my motorcycle in the shade no matter how far away
it is from my hotel room. I underestimated the park’s vast area and would
desert scene. It never occurred to me that the coveted title of National Park need at least a week to truly explore every corner accessible by motorcycle.
I might never return in summer again, but it was nice to feel so secluded – I
wouldn’t have been reserved for such underwhelming conditions. I thought think I saw 100 other humans the entire two-days I was there. Weather vs.
crowds is a give and take for sure. I will be back in winter, and I’ll most likely
maybe it snuck under the radar simply because of its “lowest elevation stay at the Ranch again because it was perfect. Hopefully, I’ll have time to
actually get in the natural spring-fed pool instead of just sit beside it for an
below sea level in North America” claim to fame. I was so very wrong! hour. Oh, and I will take all the photos.
– Brittany Morrow
Words can’t truly describe the feeling, but there was a moment while
BLOG provided by
riding into the park for the first time at sunset when I realized how much I
www.RussBrown.com
had been missing by thinking Death Valley was lesser of a National Park

than all the others. Everything under, around and above me was red, pink

and orange. It both looked and felt like the whole world was on fire. For a

few minutes, I felt like a phoenix, born from ashes and flame, rolling through

the twisted canyon on the east end of the park. As the sky darkened, my

eyes were fully opened to the immense beauty and wonder of Death Valley.

Lesson learned: never ever judge a book by its title.

Admittedly, yes, the heat is a problem for a motorcyclist visiting in late June.

Day and night, it felt like I was riding through an oven with no promise of relief

in sight. The “death” part of Death Valley is a real thing. What was I thinking?

I asked myself that question a few times during my 24-hour visit. However,

I wasn’t asking that question because I was miserable. I was asking myself

that question because I couldn’t stop and pull over to take pictures whenever

I wanted – neither my body nor my camera equipment would have obliged.

I wanted to take photos of everything (literally everything) in the park

because every mile was both gorgeous and different than the last. Canyons,

mountains, basins, sand dunes, flatlands, craters, an oasis (or was it a

mirage?), etc… You name it, I saw it. All I could do was ride around in the

114° swelter with my mouth open in awe. I had to keep moving, there was

no stopping to gawk. Thank goodness I brought a hydration pack (more on

how I survived the heat in an upcoming story-insert link to “how I survived

Death Valley story” here).

On the West end of the park, the elevation rises and offers a small but

welcome temperature drop. With that elevation change comes sprawling

dramatic views of the valley below along immaculately paved curves; every

rider’s dream. The ride south from Stovepipe Wells to Father Crowley Overlook

on CA190 was so breathtaking that the rest of the world faded away for 30

minutes. I managed to regain my composure and pull over for a few quick

photos just West of Panamint Springs. As I was struggling to wrap my head

around what I had just experienced, I decided at that moment I needed to

return and spend an entire week in the park repeating that same journey.

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Friend: Wow....I really love your lip gloss! A: You crazy?!? HEL-LO-O!! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable!
Me: Thanks, it’s bacon grease. (yum) It best feel-good food around!
Q : Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft
-------------------------------------------------------------- around the middle?
A man goes into his local book boutique and asks the A: Oh no! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You
young lady at the service counter . . . should only be doing sit-up if you want bigger stomach.
“Do you have the new book out for men with short penis- Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
es? I can’t remember the title”…....... A: If swimming good for figure, explain whale to me.
She replies, “I’m not sure if it’s in yet.” The man said, The Doctor finished up by passing out candied apples to
“Yes! That’s the one.....I’ll take a copy.” everyone saying, ‘Eat up, it good fruit underneath.”

-------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she Boudreaux (who’s a tad bit hard of hearing) was out in
has had no lessons, nor prior experience. She mounts the da field in Louisiana, talkin’ wit his friend Thibodeaux.
horse unassisted, and the horse immediately springs into Thibodeaux said, “Boudreaux , you see dat ole barn out
motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but dere? Well man, its completely infestered wit’ rats. I tried
the blonde begins to slide from the saddle. everything I know an’ can’t get rid of dem.” Boudreaux say,
In terror, she grabs for the horse’s mane, but cannot seem “Thibodeaux, I know zactly how to get rid of dem rats. You
to get a firm grip. She tries to throw her arms around the gotta get you one of dem bull constriptors.” Thibodeaux
horse’s neck, but she slides down the horse’s side anyway. say, “Whats a bull constriptor?” Boudreaux explains, “
The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its’ slip- Man. Dats one of dem big ole snakes and he loves to eat
ping rider. rats and swallers dem whole, all at once.” Well, da nex’ day
Finally, giving up her frail grip, the blonde attempts to leap Thibodeaux went down to Kliberts reptile farm and bought
away from the horse and throw herself to safety. Unfortu- him da biggest bull constripter dat dey got. He brought dat
nately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup, she snake to da barn an let him loose right in da middle and
is now at the mercy of the horse’s pounding hooves as her just sat dere and watched. Well, Thibodeaux was watchin’
head is struck against the flank of the horse. for a long time, I mean long, an dere wasn’t nuttin’ hap-
As her head is quickly moving toward being banged against penin’. Dat big o le snake jus curled up hiself in da middle
the ground and she is mere moments away from uncon- of dat barn and slept all day. He didn’t even move and dem
sciousness, to her great fortune, a biker named “Justice rats jus run all around. Thibodeaux got real frustrated and
Joey”, sees her dilemma and unplugs the horse. Thank he called up Boudreaux on da phone, “Boudreaux, man,
God for Bikers! dats some bad advice bout dat snake. Dem rats play all
day long. “Boudreaux say,”Man,Thibodeaux, I know just
-------------------------------------------------------------- what to do. Give dat snake some Viagra. “Thibodeaux say,
An old Chinese Doctor was answering questions at his “What! Viagra! What’s dat gonna do?” Boudreaux say, “I
book signing and imparted this wisdom: was just listening to da radio and de man say dat Viagra is
Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can pro- da best ting’ to use for a reptile dysfunction.”
long life. Is this true?
A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don’t ---------------------------------------------------------------
waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speed- So two blondes had hit the road and were so excited about
ing up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you ex- their long planned “Disney Destination”.
tend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take They were talking and thought they may have missed a
nap. turn, as they were now way out in the country.
Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? They looked around and saw an old, scratched up sign that
A: Oh no. Wine made from fruit. Beer also made from grain. read:
Bottom up! Disneyland Left
Q: Aren’t fried foods bad for you? They started to cry, turned around, and headed
A: YOU NOT LISTENING! Food fried in vegetable oil. How home.
getting more vegetable be bad?
Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

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SEPTEMBER 2019 check out their toy haulers! The last stop is at Tracy’s Downtown
Plaza (6th and Central) where we end up at the “Blues, Brews,
SEPTEMBER 1 and Bar-B-Q’s!” festival complete with a Homebrew Beer Contest
Diablo Crew Foothills Poker Run and Rib Cook-off, and the best blues music! Pre-register on
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people. For more information: [email protected] hands. For more information: Charles Baker (209) 831-6604
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Fryed Brothers Band Annual Bash in the SEPTEMBER 14
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Presented by Binford’s Custom Cycle – 1297 N. Main
Street. Party kicks off at noon, bikes for show entry by SEPTEMBER 25-29
11:30am. Awards at 3pm. Ride in Bike Show with cash Street Vibrations 25th Anniversary FALL RALLY
and prizes, live music, food, beer garden, stunt show, burn RENO, NEVADA
out competition and a good ol’ fashion bikini contest. For Presented by Roadshows,Inc. Music, Metal and
more information: (209) 239-7828 / www.binfords.com. Motorcycles. Registered VIP’s get an official t-shirt,
See flyer on Pg 25 ride pin and hog tag, poker runs, scavenger hunts,
VIP parties, ride-in show, slow bike races and secured
VIP parking. Vendors & participants go to www.
roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-
7469 / [email protected]. See flyer on Pg 8-9

SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER 27-28
Ribs 4 Kids Rib Cook Off Street Vibes with the Fryed Brothers Band
VACAVILLE VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA
Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson - 100 Auto Center Dr. Presented by Red Dog Saloon – 76 North C Street.
11am -3pm. $10 tasting card. Join us for a great cause! We will FREE admission – 3 performances!! Friday, 9/27:
be holding a rib cook off to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation 8pm-midnight (inside). Saturday, 9/28: 1pm-4:30pm
for Childhood Cancer Research. St. Baldrick’s will be on-site in Ruby’s Outdoor Amphitheater / 9pm-midnight
during the day to live Head-Shaving for donations! Music - Ribs (inside)! Plenty of food, Chicago-style pizza, adult
- Beer - Head Shaving - Vendors & More! Want to compete? beverages, live music and an outdoor stage with
Sign ups are free! There are only 10 spaces available for master plenty of shade and tables. For more information:
chefs to prove they have the best ribs around! Sign up now! (ribs (775) 847-7474 / www.reddogvc.rocks / www.
will be provided for chefs). For more information: events@ fryedbrothersband.com. See flyer on Pg 10.
ironsteedhd.com. See flyer on Pg 21

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