Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa January 2014

Every January issue of Thunder Roads Magazine

of Iowa has featured a hot chick and a bike in the snow. This year is no different thanks to the help of sexy Erica and Nate Ullrich. They captured this photo in the cold weather and snow, to keep up with TRMI traditions. Erica is posing with her very own scooter, a bad ass

Sportster Bobber. Check out more work by Nate at

lyfebehindbars.com

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I woke from a slumber with the bright sunshine coming through the windows, overpowering the blinds and seeking every little opening to grab my attention. It was early yet, but the birds were chirping and the day was akin to tear up the pavement of Iowa on a scooter. I grabbed my morning coffee and gathered up my riding gear and headed to the garage. I looked at a couple different bikes to decide which one to ride today, and I settled on the Shovelhead. It just happened to be a no windshield kind of day, and the ape hangers and rocker clutch were screaming my name to hop on and run. It was going to be a nice casual day on two wheels and that works great because the old girl does not like to be pushed too hard. Just like the putt a while back with Tony, Mark, Brent, and Nate for a photo shoot. A nice romp through the hills is what the day has in store. I hopped on and was all alone today though, so I could go where ever I wanted, and it was a rare occasion that I had nothing on the calendar. Today was just a ride for the sake of riding. I kicked over the ol’ girl, and she fi red up with a throaty growl from the drag pipes, let her warm up a little on high idle, threw on the leather coat and gloves, hopped on and popped it into gear. Rock the clutch ahead and I am off, cruising down the highway, fl ipping the hand jammer through the gears, enjoying the brisk air and wonderful Iowa scenery. Now I am riding, and enjoying every bit of it, the sights, the sounds, the smells. My alarm then goes off and I start to cuss the sun coming through the windows because I realize there is a negative two degree wind-chill outside. It is not a good day for a ride; it is the dead of winter. It is Iowa of course. I come to the dark realization that this wonderful dream is the Iowa biker’s equivalent of a bear’s hibernation. Dreaming of riding, wishing for the warmer days, and hoping for a glimpse of a decent day to hop on and at least ride around the block is our reality.

As we cannot be out riding much if at all, we are now preparing for a new year, new hope, new dreams, new resolutions, but in reality it is more

so a continuation. Another fl ip of the calendar brings an air of a renewed interest in many things

gone the wayside because life simply becomes too busy. That busy life that

a lot of us lead tends to put things to the back burner for a bit, and a new year brings those things forward for reconsideration. We are going to keep doing what we do, we are going to take care of the things that are important to us, and we are going to move forward into 2014 with renewed interest and new goals. More power to each and every one of you to accomplish what you want to get done

in this New Year. At TRMI, we are going to continue to be Iowa’s biker magazine, “About Iowa, For Iowa, From Iowa”. We are going to continue to be out and about in Iowa as much as possible and meet as many Iowa bikers as possible. We are going to continue to be the best Iowa source for events, for biker friendly businesses, and for things and people of interest in the biker world in our great state.

Let’s get this New Year started off right. Let’s get ready to ride next season. Let’s get out to the bike shows and swap meets this winter.

Let’s darken the doors of the TRMI supporters. Let’s start planning our 2014 events. Let’s keep dreaming about our next ride.

Be safe, be well, thoughts and prayers to all of you in our biker world.

Vernon

Quote of the Month: It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. Author Unknown

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My opportunity with Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa all started by weaving my way to Dubuque’s Hogfest thru the scenic curves of the Great Hwy 52. Life is much like taking curves, you think you know what is around the bend, when in reality we have no clue what we will encounter. I would like to share some of my notable curves of the past year.

First major curve I took was on February 23rd; I know this for sure because it was my birthday weekend. I attended Hogfest in Dubuque with only intentions of having a crazier, wilder party than any year before. The weekend was a great time and I got to meet with Sons of Anarchy’s Tig and Juice! I also met someone who would have a much bigger impact; the infamous Vernon Schwarte, who is Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa owner and editor. It is from this moment on; I became one of the family. Since my inception to the team I have had the honor of meeting many great personalities and the opportunity to attend some of the raddest events.

Shortly thereafter, life took another unexpected curve; this one was not a good one. In April, we found out that my 4 year old niece was diagnosed with stage three liver cancer. This was extremely diffi cult to deal with because of her age, her disability (Mosaic Trisomy 17), and losing her mother after birth. My wife and I spent much of the next 7 months doing whatever we could to help this little girl and her dad. One thing we took on was a full-fl edged benefi t with a motorcycle ride, two bands, auction and much more. With all this going on, we met many incredible people who will forever be dear to us. I also encountered

a gentleman who truly creates miracles, James “Dirt” Dohrner or “ArtbyDirt”. Upon researching different things to auction, I read a story about a guy who makes symbolic creations out of Harley Parts. I knew we needed to get in

touch. He claimed one of these creations, in particular, had uncanny success with helping children overcome their ailments. The particular creation he was referring to is called a “Praying Angel”. Well after fi nding out Savanna needed surgery to remove as much of the tumors as possible, he buried himself into getting it fi nished. Without shortcutting quality he had it delivered to me the night before her surgery. I happen to live next to a church and with luck. found out the Archbishop would be saying mass next door when I would be departing for Iowa City. I asked if he would be so kind as to bless this Angel before the mass, he did so without hesitation. Well we got the Angel to her bedside just before surgery. The doctors goal was to get at least 80% of the tumors out to be a success. Shortly after that Angel arrived, Savanna was claimed by the surgeons to be cancer free!! I consider that a miracle curve!

We all know and have experienced curves that bring joy and some that bring pain. The past year’s curves have led me to bachelorette parties, bikini bike washes, what could very well be the last full biker event at Conesville, and a very serious crash that I was lucky enough to survive, along with

my beloved Softail “Charly”.

So as we see, curves can take all kinds of their own turns for us as well, good and bad. It is my aspiration with the magazine to help Iowans know that they can take all these curves without having to map everything out. As we all know, bikers many times prefer the “no particular place to go”. How we can help with that is to get as many listings in our great magazine. Be it a Biker Friendly listing or ½ page ad. The more we can get listed, the better a guide it will be. Everyone can be accountable to help this happen. If you know of places which need to be listed please don’t hesitate and encourage them to join us. I am working for the day where a biker can ride without a plotted course in this great state and ONLY need Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa to lead them. Remember it’s ABOUT IOWA, FOR IOWA, FROM IOWA. Help us gain all the tools they need to make it home safely while having a great time...Iowa style!!

Jeff Sigwarth “Sigs”

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CMA NotesCMA Notes The New Year is upon us and if you’re like me, you’re ready to hit the re-start button and make the switch to something new. New has to mean better, right? New eating habits (as soon as the Christmas

candy is all gone), or a new gym to try out (as soon as we recover from the busy holiday schedule), or a new plan for putting money into savings for that new bike (as soon as we get out from under the credit card bills).

Part of the trouble with “new” is that it doesn’t last very long. New eating habits fall by the wayside because fast food is . . . well, FAST. And the new gym is too crowded and the defrosters quit working on the car, so there went the money for savings for the next 3 months. New technology becomes obsolete, new paint gets scratched and new friends turn out to be just as human as our old friends. It doesn’t take long before “new” begins to look a lot like “old”. Then there’s the fact that when we put the word “new” in

front of “custom seat” or “chrome mags”, it brings a smile to our faces, but “new” is not a good word when it’s put in front of certain other words like “health problems”, “family problems”, or “job problems”. In Genesis, the fi rst book of the Bible, we’re told about the epitome of new - the perfect paradise God had created for

man to inhabit. Not only was the world itself a beautiful place full of wonders to explore, but God even came down to walk about and visit with Adam and Eve during the cool of the day. In spite of the fact that God only gave them one rule to abide by, they eventually decided that they were being asked to sacrifi ce way too much when

they were told not to eat fruit from one tree. That choice turned life on earth into something along the lines of the scratch-and-dent section of the store. No more perfection. The days of face-to-face friendship with God, eternal life, thoughtful stewardship of the earth, and loving family relationships became nothing but a faint memory. Now they knew sickness, death, and endless toil. And let’s not forget personal misery – their oldest son murdered one of their younger sons. What a sad legacy to leave behind after they had been handed such a glorious beginning. Thankfully, the story doesn’t end there. Adam’s failure came as no surprise to the Lord God. He knew mankind would need someone to hit the re-start button for them and had a plan in place for a second Adam - Jesus Christ. The Bible even begins a whole new section called the “New Testament” that tells of the sacrifi ce Jesus made on our behalf. Where Adam had only experienced perfection and still chose one piece of forbidden fruit as being more important than everyone who lived after him, Jesus chose to come live in the broken world Adam had left behind, chose to obey God every moment of every day, and chose to die for our sin when He was innocent. Can you imagine spending your entire life living under the “Just Say No” creed for the benefi t of someone else? Jesus was tempted by all the things that tempt you and me, yet, unlike Adam, He didn’t give in. Jesus lived a perfect life on our behalf. Through Him we can once again know face-to-face friendship with God and have the promise of eternal good life waiting for us when our days on this earth are over. Our part is to acknowledge that His sacrifi ce purchased new life for us and to begin to live our new lives for Him.

May your new year be full of blessings – Karla

Mark and Karla Cornick are Area Reps for the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Find out more about CMA and God’s plan for your life at www.cmausa.org

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Booneville Bar&GrillWaveland West Café

35653 Ute AveBooneville, Iowa 50038

575-987-2237

Buck Snort113 4th Street

Neola, Iowa 51559712-485-9090

Th e Buck Snort on Facebook

C&L Sandbar 103 North Noyes Street Mondamin, IA 51557

712-646-2300 or 712-216-0975 Hours Daily 11-close

Captains Quarters807 Main

Adel, Iowa 50003M-F 2-12, Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12

515-993-4417

Catfi sh Charlie’sOn the Mississippi River

1630 E. 16th StreetDubuque, IA 52001

(563)582-8600www.Catfi shCharliesDubuque.com

Dew Drop Inn Bar & Restaurant109 Main Street

McClelland, Iowa 51503712-566-9360

Mon-Sat 11:30-Close

Doc’s Roadhouse309 East 7th StreetLogan, Iowa 51543

712-644-3636Open 365-8 am to Close

Do Drop Inn403 3rd Avenue

Under the Water TowerJamaica, Iowa 50128

515-314-0783

Good Sons2815 Beaver Ave Ste 102

Des Moines, Iowa515-681-5375

Goozman’s WestsideBar & Grill

Harlan, Iowa712-755-2259

Goozman’s Westside on Facebook

Haverhill Social Club202 1st Street

Haverhill, Iowa 50120 641-475-3321

Mon-Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12

Hawkeye Bar & Grill110 North 4th StreetMapleton, IA 51034

712-882-1226Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. ~ Sun 12:00 p.m.

Hazard County Lounge-Iowa’s Premier Night Club(above the BBQ Shack)

203 Main St. Lohrville. Iowa 51439Open M-S 4pm-close. Sunday

12pm-close (712)-465-3278

Homers Bar & Grill207 Main StreetVail, Iowa 51465

712-677-9979

Huff y’s Mule Barn802 Main Street

Anita, Iowa 50020712-762-9995

www.huff ysmulebarn.com

Iron Saddle Saloon39 S Main Street

Dayton, Iowa 50530515-547-3311

KC’s Tavern120 North Main

Bridgewater, Iowa 50837641-369-2017

KC’s Tavern on Facebook

Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge911 Court StreetAdel, Iowa 50003

515-993-3001

Lampe’s Pub608 Iowa Avenue

Dunlap, Iowa 51529712-643-5781

Open 7 days a week at 11 AM

Lamp-Liter143 South Grove Street

Walcott, Iowa 52773563-284-4061

Lugger’s201 N Main Street

Kimballton, Iowa 51543 712.773.8620

Master Griller/Th e Field House142 S Chestnut

Earlham, Iowa 50072Mastergriller.com

515-782-5850

Midway Tavern206 1st StreetSoldier, Iowa712-884-2230

www.midwaytavernsoldier.com

Montgomery Street Pub207 East Montgomery Street

Creston, Iowa 50801641-782-2165

Off Sides Pizza1119 Th omas Street

Redfi eld, Iowa 50233515-833-2900

Papa Joe’s117 South 6th Street

Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555712-642-9015

Pearl Street Social Club110 Pearl Street SW

Shellsburg, Iowa 52332319-436-7100

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Biker Friendly DirectoryIt’s important for you to know who your friends are out on the road! Th e Biker Friendly Directory is a list of establishments throughout Iowa that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Let them know that you saw them here in Th under Roads. If you know a business that would like to advertise in Th under Roads Iowa Biker Friendly Places, please email [email protected]

Nishna Valley CycleHONDA – YAMAHA – KTM

Atlantic, Iowa 500221-888-577-6406

www.nishnavalleycycle.com

R/J PerformanceHWY 63 North

Ottumwa, Iowa 52501641.684.8400

www.rjperformance.com

Uptown Motors Sales, Inc310 Cleveland St

Muscatine, IA 52761563-263-2944

www.uptownmotorsales.com

Werner Cycle Works14410 Frontier Road Exit 440 I-80

Omaha, NE 68138402-894-3050

www.wernercycleworks.com¬

Whipp Sales and Service, Inc701 S 8th Street

Clarinda, Iowa 516321.800.477.0195

www.whippsalesandserv.com

Entertainment

Book Em Dano’s 33 S Main Street

Denison, Iowa 51442712-263-9818Mon-Sat 4-2

Dancers Nightly 5-1:30

National Motorcycle Museum102 Chamber Drive

Anamosa, Iowa 52205319-462-3925

Nationalmcmuseum.org

Ossy’s Show Club1215 Plaza Drive

Carroll, Iowa 51401712-792-9102

Vintage Sound 93.1 FMMuscatine’s Premier “B Side” Station

Request Line (563)263-9393www.Vintage931.com

Listen ANYWHERE with free mobile app

Food and Drink

B & M Bar and Grill110 W. Main StreetPanora, IA. 50216

641-755-2806Open Daily @ 11:00 am

Beer Barn and Grill226 State Street

Kirkman, Iowa 51447712-766-3395

Open Mon 4, Tue-Sun at 11

BJ’s Bar & Billiards 110 Ida Waterloo Iowa

Home of Full Th rottle Th ursdays 319-234-9810

Biker AccessoriesBackroads Biker Leather Shoppe

305 N Main StreetEverly, Iowa 51338

712-834-2999www.backroadsbikerleathershoppe.com

Crispy’s Biker ApparelCedar Rapids, Iowa

Find Us On Facebook319-241-0916

Bringing the Comfort of the Saddle to Your Iron Horse

American MadeMotorcycle Stirrups, Inc.

212 South 6th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410

www.motorcyclestirrups.com

Dealers

Baxter Cycle311 4th Street

Marne, Iowa 51552712-781-2351

www.baxtercycle.com

C&C Custom Cycle130 E Lincoln

Chariton, Iowa 50049641-774-7494

www.cc-cycle.com

Carroll Cycle Center1327 Plaza DrCarroll, Iowa 712-792-1610

www.carrollcycle.com

Fenders Cycle and Motorsport1109 E Army Post RoadDes Moines, Iowa 50315

515-256-9062www.fenderscycle.com

Leer’s Cycle Center101 Fletcher Avenue

Waterloo, Iowa 507011-800-870-6058

www.leerscyclecenter.com

Loess Hills Harley-Davidson57408 190th Street

Pacifi c Junction IA 51561712-622-4000

loesshillshd.com

Pines SteakhouseOinkers Lounge & Grill

1500 E 7th StreetAtlantic, Iowa 50022

712-243-3606M-F 11AM-, S-S 4PM-

Piranha Club1215 Plaza Drive

Carroll, Iowa 51401712-792-9184

Piranha Club on Facebook

Pizza Ranch DENISON510 HWY 39 North

Denison, Iowa712-393-3333

Check Us Out on FacebookOpen 7 Days a Week

Pizza Ranch HARLAN613 Court Street

Harlan, Iowa 51537712-755-2262

Check Us Out on FacebookOpen 7 Days a Week

Red Oak Tap419 E. Reed

Red Oak, Iowa 51566712-623-4788

Riverside Tavern450 E Main St

Lehigh, Iowa 50557515-359-9998

Email:[email protected]

Sambetti’s Bar and Grill1430 2nd Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50314515-245-9780

Mon-Sat 11a-2a, Sun 11a-7p

Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill228 East 4th Street

Waterloo, Iowa 50703319-235-8865

www.partyattheeagle.com

Shenanigans Nightclub/Event Center1805 Maime Eisenhower Ave

Boone, Iowa 50036515-298-0435

www.partyatshenanigans1.com

Shenanigans Pub-Dubuque3203 Jackson Street

Dubuque, Iowa563-513-4001

Open 364 - 3 pm - 2 am

Sidetracked206 West Union StreetCreston, Iowa 50801

641-782-8534

Slaby’s Bar & Grill6020 New Liberty RoadPlainview, Iowa 52773

563-843-3443

Soft ail Saloon811 Hwy 9

Superior, Iowa 51363712-858-4500

Soft ail Saloon on Facebook

Sparetime Bar & Grill136 West Main Street

Ute, Iowa 61060712-885-2226

Th e Chrome Spur105 2nd Street

Schleswig, Iowa 51461Chrome Spur on Facebook

Th e Home Plate Diner304 E. 30th Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50317515-262-7000

Th e Lounge1005 Chatburn AveHarlan, Iowa 51537

712-755-5050Th e Lounge Harlan Iowa on Facebook

Th e Middle of Nowhere112 Main Street

Cumberland, Iowa 50843712-774-5425

Th e Sawmill Bar & GrillNow with a Full Menu

401 Main StNew Market, IA 51646-3079

712-585-3601

Th e Wagon Wheel521 E 7th

Washington, Iowa 52353319-653-3637

Wagon Wheel Tap on Facebook

Th ird and Main301 Main Street

Manning, IA 51455712-655-2304/712-210-2304

www.thirdandmainmanning.comfacebook.com/thirdandmain

T.J.’s Pourhouse100 E. Washington Street

Exira, Iowa 50076712-268-2353

Open M-SAT.@11, SUN.@ NOON

Tobey Jacks Mineola Steak HouseMineola, Iowa712-526-2078

Open 7 Days a WeekCheck Us Out on Facebook

Vic’s Main Tap304 Broadway

Audubon, Iowa 50025712-563-2122

Opens M-F 3, Sat 10, Sun 3

Wilson’s Tap and Recreation1008 Story Street

Boone, Iowa 50036/515-433-1395

Woody’s Roadside Tavern100 West Jeff ersonAlbion, Iowa 50005

(641) 488-2220Woody’s Roadside Tavern on

Facebook

Guns and Ammo

2A Firearms TrainingTraining to Protect Your 2nd

Ammendment Rights641-439-6660

Craig.2aft @gmail.com

Dales’ GunsBuy-Sell-Trade-Gunsmithing

109 Main Street Ute, Iowa712-885-2671

[email protected]

Locked and Loaded Outfi tters422 Market Street

Harlan, Iowa 51537712-235-4867

lockedandloadedoutfi [email protected]

Shooter’s Outlet114 Main Street

Arcadia, Iowa 51430712-689-2772

Tues,Wed,Fri 9-5, Th urs 9-7, Sat 8-12www.shootersoutlet.net

Healthcare/Wellness

Road Weary Muscles??Stephanie Warren, LMT

Suzanne & Co Salon,Davenport, 563-355-4200

eve & wknd appts available

Insurance

Matt McCall Insurance AgencyState Farm Insurance

102 East South St, Tipton563-886-6120

www.mattmccall.net

Legal

Hupy and Abraham sc, pcLawyers for Bikers

800.800.5678Hupy.com

IowaBikerLawyer.comPete Leehey Law Firm, P.C.Riding and Defending Your

Rights for Over 29 Years977-209-9452

Photo and Art

JW Custom Artwork610 Grove StreetAdel, Iowa 50003

[email protected]

Ullrich PhotographyPO Box 1842

Clinton, Iowa 52733563-243-8715

www.natanic.com

Services

BCS Computers100 Industrial Road

Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115641-747-3344

www.brubakercomputer.com

Ben Franklin/Radio Shack106 N Wilson

Jeff erson, Iowa 50129515-386-4122

Hometownvarietyinc.com

Sound and ServiceBike/Car/Home Audio and TV

712 Quint AvenueCarroll, Iowa 51401

712-792-5403

Southwest Iowa SandblastingMike Magers

65162 Oxford RdAtlantic, Iowa 50022

712-249-3995

Shops and Fabricators

Butterfi eld’s M.C. Parts8025 Blondo StreetOmaha, NE 68134

402-391-3768

Creative Concepts Collision422 Market Street

Harlan, Iowa 51537712.755.2231

Dead HeadsEng, Fab, Repairs & Sales

426 Railway StreetGillett Grove, Iowa 51341

[email protected]

Elite Auto Upholstery & EmbroiderySpecializing in Motorcycle Seats

1313 Walnut StreetDes Moines, Iowa 50309

515-276-4392

F & J Racing701 N 3rd Ave

Marshalltown, Iowa 50158641-752-8651

www.fandjracing.com

Metal Ink911 7th Street Ste 102Harlan, Iowa 51537

712-235-2453www.metalink.org

Main Street Bikes and Trikes522 Main Street

Granville, Iowa 51022712.727.3515

www.shopmsbt.com

Moser’s 4-Way Service CenterMotorcycles.ATVs.Jet SkisHarley-Davidson Certifi ed

Luxemburg, Iowa [email protected]


Shops and Fab Cont.

Nelson Machine & ForgeGeneral Machining, Ornamental

Iron, Weld/Fab70 Washington StreetMarne, Iowa 51552

712-781-2220

Pike Run Services320 Main

Nichols, Iowa 52766Shop 319-723-4244Cell 319-330-4541

Revolution Cycles120 South Main Street

Baxter, Iowa 50028641-507-9250

www.rev-ia.com

Steff ens Cycle Shop LLC1311 E 7th Street

Atlantic, Iowa 50022712-249-5876

M-F 9-5Most Sat 9-12 Or Call

Waderich’s Towing420 S Main Street

Denison, Iowa 51442Phone 712-263-3687

Cell 712-263-9685

TattooAll Pro Custom Tattoo

1007 E KimberlyDavenport, Iowa

563-323-5765

Crave Tattoo201 S 12th Street

Fort Dodge, Iowa 51501515-576-8289

FB Crave Tattoo, Inc.

To buy ad space in our directory, call 712-249-5630 or email

[email protected]



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99 Counties to tour on the bike, 99 counties to tour, take one down, drive on around, 55 counties to tour on the bike. A few years back, a summer riding goal was to ride through each one of the counties of Iowa, and what was found was a wealth of interest and beauty. Each month I will revisit each county as a featured article. I will tell you about new things to see, places to ride, and give you a little spark of touring curiosity for our state of Iowa.

Henry County Iowa

Henry County Iowa is in the southeast corner of the state. Their tourism motto is, “We are glad you are here and we invite you to Discover… the undiscovered” and they aren’t kidding. Eryka, our TRMI Ad Sales Team Leader joined me for my tour of Henry County, I am sure no one even remembers we were there, but needless to say we “discovered” quite a bit!

We started in the Northeast corner of the county coming into Winfi eld on County road W66. While coming into town things looked awful quiet, but with a little poking around we met some fantastic people! The local hardware store is full of information once you get them talking. They led us down the street to Grasshorse Studios, who focus primarily on animation. Grasshorse Studios was started in California by local Stephen Jennings. After seeing what California had to offer he

decided he could just as well do it back home. Now they work

with the local community college and they also offer free animated movies and biographies on animators

now and then. Check out their facebook page for dates and times. Another location

worth discovering before you leave Winfi eld is the Welcome Inn tavern. Their ceiling is covered in artistic tiles done by local artists all with a different theme. However one of my favorite things about the bar are the purse hooks under the bar, so simple, but so fantastic!

We were burning daylight so we continued south, grabbed county road X23 and coasted into New London. New London is an interesting little town. Their claim to fame is their wind turbine. Being from western Iowa I see these all the time, but in this part of our fair state where they are few and far between, the locals appreciate the break in their

electric bill. We wanted to fi nd out what was shaking in town, so we did what any two out of town women would do and boxed in the town lawman to bend his ear. Offi cer Wilka mentioned Woobies, a bar that hosts quite a few poker runs, also the Dover museum, and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the beautiful Veterans War Memorial. There are a few more bronzes yet to be put in place, but it still stands as a testament to all of those that have and are serving our country!

We followed X23 south because we wanted to hit Geode State Park which is worth a visit and on the way about fi ve miles south of New London we saw this really cool old building decorated with a lot of old signage and historic memorabilia. There was no house, but there was an NRA members sign, so we decided we should try to fi gure out who the owners were. We pulled out of the driveway just in case the owners were near, packing heat and not too friendly to strangers, but what we discovered when we called the number on a “for sale sign” is that the owners were two great riders. Showing Iowa hospitality they invited us into their lovely home to chat! Mr. Loyd was a proud husband pointing out that Mrs. Loyd rides her own Fatboy and she also has

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By this time in the day we were way past lunch and everyone kept telling us that we needed to check out The Underground Century Bar and Grill in Salem, J20 took us right to where we wanted to be. Patty, one of the hardest working

bartenders I have seen in a while, never let us get thirsty and Robby the owner had a charming dramatic fl air that made me want to hang out with him and chat the afternoon away! The food was delicious and the patrons (I’m talking to you

Jason) were friendly and funny. If you have a little time to do some more discovering you should stop and check out the Henderson Lewelling Underground Railroad house. They do tours by appointment and are open in the summer.

County road W55 took us north to H46 and we ran across one of the counties many sanctioned Disc Golf courses. If you need to stretch your legs and arms this is an excellent free way to get some exercise!

We were getting closer and closer to curfew, but we had to swing through Mount Pleasant, it is the county seat after all! There are plenty of places to eat and museums to check out. We did what any two good little biker girls would do and found a highly recommended tattoo shop! Jarod

at the Eastern Iowa Tattoo Shop was awesome! He was welcoming, kind and super cute! If you are in the market for some new ink you really should stop by and check out his work.

It was time to turn into a pumpkin so we jumped on the big road, 218 and headed north. Our tour of Henry County would not have been complete without a stop in Swedesburg. The name alone made me want to check it out. What we did discover was a very large Swedish Dahlia Horse and Swedish-American museum. Every place has its niche, Henry County capitalized on them all, I am happy to have discovered a few of them!

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It is amazing how a short ride can brighten the brain this time of the year. Iowa had a few days late in the season, decent enough to get a quickie in. After taking advantage of some of those days, my warped brain

feels brighter than an LED headlight on high beam. While out for a big 50 mile ride, the brain freeze activated some racing thoughts about 2014 rolling into Iowa.

A new year, a whole new opportunity to do a mental inventory of life and lie to myself about the changes I will make. Once again it is time to play the game of New Years resolutions. The reality of the New Years resolution game is that statistically 90% of resolutions are forgotten within the first 30 days. So when December rolls around, people start reflecting on the resolutions made in January and quickly realize that they are all a bunch of losers. Everyone then vows to do things differently in the upcoming year and the cycle of lies starts all over again.

It is a rather silly game, but for some reason we play it with ourselves year after year. I blame it on Dick Clark for brainwashing us with his Rockin New Years Eve show for decades. Then again it could be caused by all the intoxicants consumed on New Years Eve just to build up the courage to sing a song, blow a horn and make the chic you’re kissing at midnight pretty. Rest in Peace Dick!

This year, things are going to be different! I figure I can improve my New Years Resolution success rate by lying to myself about something I am passionate about. So this year, I am setting “Riding Resolutions”. Every year a number of people in this great country vow to “lose weight”. The riding resolution will be to “carry a lighter load”. I plan to increase my exercise routine by pushing the bike out of the garage more often. In order to get in a good work out, I vow to push the bike down the driveway each time I leave home. In order to increase the cardio work out, I will push the bike half a block from home before starting it. I know there will be hell to pay each time I return home from my solo rides beaming with success at meeting my resolution to “carry a lighter load” so I’m secretly turning the dog house into a man cave.

Another famous traditional New Years resolution is to “quit smoking”. My riding resolution will be to “quit smokin’ tires” no more burn out pits or smokin’ the tires down Main Street. Since Mother Nature is

planning to shut down the riding season for a few months I plan to be successful with this longer than last year when I vowed

to quit sucking butts. I am extremely

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learning that second hand smoke is harmful to others. After all I don’t want some uninsured burn out virgin sticking me with her medical bills just because I rode so hard my rubber broke.

Instead of the traditional “get out of debt” resolution, I have a whole new plan, with 2014 rolling in there are a lot of new “got to have its” at a dealer near you. My riding resolution will be to “modify spending”! If the bike needs modifications such as a bigger engine, more gears, nicer paint, new chrome trinkets, spend it! The brain freeze made me realize that we all came into this world broke and naked so I’m planning on going out the same way. Besides, the government isn’t worried out their debt so why am I wasting precious time worrying about mine.

“Spend more time with family” a popular New Years resolution for many family oriented individuals. In order to improve the relationship with my blood born family, my riding resolution will be “more miles”. The “more miles” between us the better we will get along. An added bonus, the more miles spent on the bike, the more time I will spend with the people who understand me and can tolerate my obnoxious ass, my true family, bikers.

A few other common New Years resolutions, “Help others, be less stressed, and travel to new places” these lies just scream “I have never been on two wheels”, definitely the type of lies that could only be dreamed up by the non-riding community. Bikers are successful with these each time the kick stands go up. So the riding resolution is simple “Get out and Ride”. If the temperature is right and the roads are clear get in a quickie. Even a few short miles this time of year will brighten the brain and help maintain the focus on the “Riding Resolutions” of the New Year.

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The animal on their patch tells a story of heroes past. It is that “devil dog” patch that sparked a conversation with a group of men, that I am honored to now call friends. Bruce “Skipper” Barton of Anamosa had no qualms describing the animal and its signifi cance as we sat in the clubhouse.

Skipper is the President of the Teufelhund (pronounced toy-full-hund) veterans group, the brain child of 4 military veterans from various branches, sitting around drinking beers in a garage, wrenching on motorcycles, trying to fi gure out how they could give back to other veterans.

Bruce Barton, a retired Army and Marine Corps veteran enlisted in 1969 after a brief stint in college. With a specialization in infantry and intelligence/counter-intelligence, Skipper served our country in multiple capacities completing many diverse missions in numerous foreign countries, from the Arctic to the jungle. Through that service, he suffered many injuries and pointed out that the only part of his body that is ‘original’ is his left arm. Skipper was born into a family with a strong military background; his father served the in the Navy during WWII and his mother was an active member with the Civil Air Patrol. The drive to serve didn’t stop with Skipper and he was proud beyond words when his son, Garrett, enlisted early and completed basic training before his senior year in high school. Garrett was a recon scout with the National Guard and served briefl y before a devastating accident forced an honorable discharge.

Along with that strong military background, the Barton family shares a love for motorcycles. Skipper’s fi rst bike was an old Matchless one-lugger and since purchasing that bike, he’s never not been riding; sometimes owning enough bikes to fi ll a garage and other times having to rely upon his friends to lend him a machine. Since he has had both hips replaced and multiple leg and back surgeries, today he enjoys the open road on a more manageable 2013 HD Sportser 72 that was picked up at Metro HD in Cedar Rapids. Since the purchase, he has made it his own by installing a springer seat, new pipes and a stage 1 kit. Garrett has also been on two wheels for most of his life. Starting out on a dirt bike, Garrett built his own track in the back pasture of his parent’s land as a young teenager. After a few good crashes in that hayfi eld, he moved onto street bikes, telling

me “I did so much stupid sh*t on a crotch rocket, standing on the bike at 140

mph, popping wheelies while standing on the seat, things like that, and nothing happened to

me.” Unfortunately, that streak of good fortune came to an end. Coming home from an errand at

J&P Cycles, a lady didn’t see him (or Skipper who was riding his bike behind Garrett) and pulled out in front of the motorcycles onto Highway 151. At speeds of more than 70 mph, a 1949 Panhead vs a 1988 Buick Regal doesn’t usually end well for the motorcycle rider. Skipper saw the whole

scenario play out right in front of him. Not having enough time to come to a complete stop himself, Skipper’s military training kicked in as he laid the bike down and slid down the highway with the bike. After a brief moment of delirium, he (broken bones and all) ran to his son’s aid. Finding Garrett in the back seat of the Buick badly injured, Skipper immediately started emergency treatment and kept his son breathing until medics arrived. He

credits his time in the service for his ability to stay focused and remain calm in a situation that most other parents wouldn’t have been able to endure. Through many surgeries and rehabilitation, Garrett is now able to live a normal life and loves throwing his leg over his 2013 Victory 8-Ball and hitting the open road.

After this near tragedy, Skipper and his friends wanted to fi nd a way to stay busy and give back to the

military men and women returning from battle. The founders of the Teufelhund Veterans Group met with

the higher ups of 2 of the dominant motorcycle clubs in Iowa. After discussing MC creed and code, patches and insignia, as well as the other clubs concerns, Skipper and his crew decided they would become a riding group. The Teufelhunds live by the biker code and

protocols of the MC world, but wish to remain a riding group/veterans group.

There is no discrimination of any kind and no need to be a biker to become part of the

group; one must only have the desire to help military veterans. Family, friends and general

supporters of our armed forces are all welcome to join the group as well.

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military fought side by side. The Teufelhund riding group honors that principle of camaraderie, with over 30 members representing several branches of our military. These men and women who make up the Teufelhund Riding Group are 100% workforce, with boots on the ground, working daily to serve our military veterans in every way possible. Skipper explained the ‘4 seasons’ of donation that they participate in. They are involved extensively with Toys for Tots program in the fall/winter, then they shift focus to raising money for the Paws and Effect program (located in Des Moines, the program supplies service animals to vets that suffer from PTSD) through the spring. Once the weather breaks, they shift their fundraising efforts to support the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight program. After those 4 fl ights have taken place, their focus is again shifted to raising money for English River Outfi tters, who provides a safe environment for family and general life re-integration for returning and/or injured military personnel, located outside of Washington, IA. Throughout the year, the Teufelhund members travel the state to welcome back returning veterans, attend funerals to lie to rest their fallen brothers and sisters as well as pass out stars that symbolize the honor of service to other military riders. The stars are carefully cut from retired fl ags and given hand to hand as a token of appreciation for a veteran’s service. (Once de-starred the fl ags are turned over to the AM VETS and are retired in proper fashion.) Noticing the piles of cut out stars around the clubhouse, I asked why the star patches are such an important gesture. Skipper told me, “Helping others helps you heal and sometimes vets don’t feel comfortable speaking about their time in the service. The star patches break the ice with those vets that have bottled everything up and before you know it, they are humbly speaking of a time in their life that may not have otherwise been acknowledged. Each one of our members has been affected by trauma and we need to heal ourselves in order to help heal other veterans.”

As word of this group spreads across the state, the Teufelhunds are growing their membership numbers by leaps and bounds. Since they are not a motorcycle club, they aren’t allowed to have

branches, chapters or territories. Their “mothership” location remains in Anamosa; however, their membership continues to grow as new members are beginning to pop up across the state. Skipper and the crew spend countless hours and dollars assisting the previously mentioned charitable groups and for this we salute you. Thank you for your continued service to our country!

~Pinky


will ride to eatwill ride to eatThe Depot Restaurant101 North Railroad StreetShenandoah, Iowa 51601712-246-4444Mon-Thurs 6am-9pm, Fri & Sat 6am-10pm Sun 6am-8pm

Well, here we are starting a new year! I thought maybe to mark the event I would make a slight departure

from my normal reviews. (I know... you’re thinking “Great, I wonder what pics are on the Thunder Cam pages”. Well don’t bail on me yet, this is cool... I promise!) You see, the establishments

I review are normally recommended to us (or discovered by us) because of something special they serve. This month’s establishment was recommended because of the atmosphere. The Depot (some call it restaurant, some call it deli... I call it MAJOR COOL!) is a restored railroad depot in Shenandoah. The fi rst thought I had as we walked in the door was “Is this a place to eat or a museum?” The walls are lined with historical items, music memorabilia and other surprises everywhere you look! Some things take you back to an

earlier time in Shenandoah... others take you back to an earlier time in your own life. A large portion of the items are music memorabilia... autographed photos, autographed guitars and other musical instruments. Music is a large part of Shenandoah’s history since it is the hometown of the Everly Brothers. In the large meeting room hang a pair of portraits of the Everly Brothers that take up much of one section of the wall. I’m sure I missed a lot of things, there is so much there to see!

I would be remiss in my duties if I didn’t at least mention the food! Lynnette and I started out with some appetizers. We had their homemade onion rings, onion sticks and Texas toothpicks (breaded green pepper sticks). Rob and Terry had the mozzarella sticks. What a wonderful cacophony of taste! I had the chili dog and it ranked right up there with the best I’ve tasted. If you have any delusions (like I did) of picking this


thing up to eat it... pick that fork up instead ‘cause this bad boy covers the whole plate! It consists of a 1/4 pound hot dog and a splayed open bun all covered with a generous amount of chili and cheese. I can’t even consider closing this without telling you about the pie... and what pie it is!!!! all homemade and usually a pretty wide selection of varieties. I have to caution you though, you may want to order your pie early... it gets bought up pretty quickly! I should also mention for those connoisseurs of micro brews, The Depot has their own micro brews they serve up for your pleasure.

The Depot, a slice of history served with a side of good food! Check out their website at www.depotdeli.com and “Like” them on Facebook.

Until next month, ride safe and eat hearty!

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As I was driving to work today at the sultry

temperature of -4 degrees I couldn’t help but think about last year when there were people still riding their motorcycles at this time. It just goes to show how unpredictable Mother Nature and Jack Frost can be. I think it is safe to say the riding season is done for a majority of us for the next couple of months. I know there are still a few people out there that are dedicated enough to brave the cold if the roads are clear.

Just because the season has ended, doesn’t mean you have to stop thinking about what you can do to improve your ride for next year. How many of you Batwing Fairing Harley riders have had to replace broken fairing support brackets. I’m sure it is quite a few of you and I am also sure that many of you don’t know if they are broken or not. When you get done reading this rag, go

out, if your bike is easily accessible, and grab your fairing by each side and just see how much shimmy and shake you have in it. Or if you noticed on your last few rides there was a bit more of a rattle coming from up front. Chances are you have at least one fairing bracket broke if not all four. This has been a problem that H-D has had for years and fi nally there are a couple of companies that have come up with a solution.

Alloy Art brought out their new “Strong Arm” brackets, instead of just the stamped sheet metal brackets that Harley-Davidson Motor Company uses. Alloy Art use molded nylon brackets that act as a dampener and just simply look stronger than the stock brackets. Typically the problem areas on the two main support brackets are the very top mounting spot. Over the miles and many bumps in the road these become weak and eventually break right around the bolt hole. When this happens, the two brackets that support the speakers break also. The Strong Arms replace the main supports but requires you to either reuse the speaker support brackets or replace if they are broke also. Keep in mind, this is not a simply project to tackle. This usually takes up an afternoon if you want to do this yourself. Some slight modifi cation to a few of the support holes may be required but when it is all said and done you will notice difference in your fairing. Did I mention that the Strong Arms come it at just under a hundred bucks instead of the stock Harley-Davidson brackets for $125? Less expense for a better item sounds like a win-win to me.

If you have just the two main supports broken and either don’t want to spend the money or the time to replace them, Bagger Parts has the fi x for you. Bagger Parts offers a simple fi x that only takes about an hour to accomplish. What they have done is off a bolt on support that affi x’s to your existing support brackets with three screws and replaces the top bolt mount on the original supports. If you are in a pinch and need a quick fi x this would be great.

As the cold winds set in and the wintry glow is gleaming outside, remember that winter projects on your bike are a great way to pass the time and have an improved ride when the birds start chirping in the spring. Hopefully everyone out there is having a great Holiday season and a Happy and safe New Year.

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Sitting here typing in the dead of winter, cold weather

rules the Iowa

landscape, what better topic than bike night to keep your biker spirits up? There are a considerable number of bike nights across this great state, some are huge, some are small, but most fall somewhere in between. There are about as many reasons

for someone to hold a bike night as there are bike nights available to go to. Some are about a community gathering, some are just bars that want to sell bikers more beer, but all of them have one thing in common, biker camaraderie. People come from near and far to gather with other bikers and check things out.

One such bike night that is of particular interest is Roar Into Harlan in Harlan, Iowa. It is located at the intersection of Highways 59 and scenic 44, in western Iowa. The town is

around 5,000 people and is a mix of industry and agriculture, not unlike many western Iowa towns. The past few years they have hosted a bike night on the 3rd Thursday of the month from May until September. People from all around ride the hills of western Iowa to come to the square on this night. The fact that it is another bike night is not the point of interest, but more so why it came to be, and what they do at the bike nights is what is notable.

When asked what business hosts this bike night, the answer is a bunch of them. Harlan businesses banded together to help organize, plan, fund, and

hold these bike nights

during the summer. No one business is the key

to this gathering, and they all see it as an investment in their community. They host a get together, the bikers come, and then people can see the fun to be had and the unique items on and around the square in Harlan. City, County, and businesses people of the town working together to welcome the bikers in with open arms, not just to sell things, but to show off the town they are so proud of.

Another thing that they have done to make this notable is having a theme for each of their bike nights. This is something they wanted to do to encourage more participation from the biker world and the community. Sort of a way to show the citizens of Harlan that the biker world is not all bad, and that leather and loud pipes do not necessarily mean trouble. This has opened eyes, doors, and hearts to the biker world. The theme night’s change, but a few from the last couple of years were: Honor the Colors with a fl ag presentation, Ladies Night, Youthful Fun Night, and a Music Night showcasing some local talent. These particular nights went over very well with the crowds, the community, and business owners alike. Other things of interest this past year was a “Poker Walk”. This became just a little more incentive to visit the businesses in the area throughout the summer biker nights with prizes on the last night.

Roar Into Harlan has developed into a point of pride for the community, and not just another biker night. Check it out next year on the Third Thursday of May through September. See you there!

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near a graveyard and one of them suggested they do their business behind a head stone or something.

The fi rst woman had nothing to wipe with so she thought she’d take off her

panties, use them, then throw them away. Her friend, however, was wearing a rather expensive underwear

set and didn’t want to ruin hers but was lucky to salvage a large ribbon from a wreath that was on one of the graves and proceeded to wipe herself with that. After fi nishing, they then made off for home. The next day the fi rst woman’s husband phoned the other husband and said, “These damn girls night out have got to stop. My wife came home last night without her panties.” “That’s nothing, said the other husband, “Mine came back with a card stuck between the cheeks of her ass that said, “From All of Us At the Fire Station, We’ll Never Forget You.”

One day an out of work mime is visiting the zoo and attempts to earn some money as a street performer. However, as soon as he starts to draw a crowd, the zookeeper grabs him and drags him into his offi ce. The zookeeper explains to the mime that the zoo’s most popular attraction, a gorilla, has died suddenly. The keeper fears that attendance at the zoo will fall off. He offers the mime a job to dress up as the gorilla until they can get another one. The mime accepts. The next morning, before the crowd arrives, the mime puts on the gorilla suit and enters the cage. He discovers that it’s a great job. He can sleep all he wants, play and make fun of people and he draws bigger crowds than he ever did as a mime. However, eventually the crowds tire of him and he gets bored just swinging on tires. He begins to notice that the people are paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his. Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience, he climbs to the top of his cage, crawls across a partition, and dangles from the top to the lion’s cage. Of course, this makes the lion furious, but the crowd loves it. At the end of the day the zookeeper comes and gives the mime a raise for being such a good attraction as a gorilla. Well, this goes on for some time. The mime keeps taunting the lion, the crowds grow larger, and his salary keeps going up. Then one terrible day when he is dangling over the furious lion, he slips and falls. The mime is terrifi ed. The lion gathers itself and prepares to pounce. The mime is so scared that he begins to run round and round the cage with the lion close behind. Finally, the mime starts screaming and yelling, “Help, Help me!”, but the lion is quick and pounces. The mime soon fi nds himself fl at on his back looking up at the angry lion and the lion says, “Shut up you idiot! Do you want to get us both fi red?”

A man suffered a serious heart attack while shopping in a store. The storeclerks called 911 when they saw him collapse to the fl oor. The paramedicsrushed the man to the nearest hospital where he had emergency open heartbypass surgery. He awakened from the surgery to fi nd himself in the care of nuns at the Catholic Hospital he was taken to. A nun was seated next to his bed holding a clip board loaded with several forms, and a pen. She asked him how he was going to pay for his treatment.“Do you have health insurance?” she asked.He replied in a raspy voice, “No health insurance.”The nun asked, “Do you have money in the bank?”He replied, “No money in the bank.”“Do you have a relative who could help you with the payments?” asked the irritated nun. He said, “I only have a spinster sister, and she is a nun.” The nun became agitated and announced loudly, “Nuns are not spinsters! Nuns are married to God.” The patient replied, “Perfect. Send the bill to my brother-in-law.”

A guy goes into a bar. He orders a beer, and after a while he needs to go to the toilet. Because he is afriad someone will drink his beer, he puts a small note on it that says: “I spit in this beer, do not drink!”. After a few minutes he returns, and there is another note on the beer, saying “So did I!”. A man in the supermarket tries to buy half a head of lettuce. The very young produce assistant tells him that they sell only whole heads of lettuce. The man persists and asks to see the manager. The boy says he’ll ask his manager about it. Walking into the back room, the boy said to his manager, “Some asshole wants to buy half a head of lettuce.” As he fi nished his sentence, he turned to fi nd the man standingright behind him, so he added, “And this gentleman has kindly offered to buy the other half.” The manager approved the deal, and the man went on his way. Later the manager said to the boy, “I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of that situation earlier. We like people who think on their feet here. Where are you from, son?” “Canada, sir,” the boy replied. “Well, why did you leave Canada?” the manager asked. The boy said, “Sir, there’s nothing but whores and hockey players up there.” “Really?” said the manager. “My wife is from Canada.”“No shit?” replied the boy. “Who’d she play for?”

Two women friends had gone for a Girls Night Out, and had been decidedly over-enthusiastic on the cocktails. Incredibly drunk and walking home, they needed to pee. They were very


ANOTHER HELMET THREATThe CDC (Center for Disease Control) which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to recommend that all states have universal helmet laws, which means that all riders, regardless of age, would be required to wear helmets.

Wayne Allard, AMA Vice President for Government Relations and a former US Representative and US Senator representing Colorado states “The AMA doesn’t understand why the CDC is involving itself in motorcycling when it is supposed to be protecting Americans from diseases.” He went on to say “Motorcycling is not a disease that needs to be eradicated; it is a legal form of transportation and a source of responsible recreation for millions of Americans nationwide.”

The AMA advocates helmet use but believes that adult helmet use should be voluntary. Mandatory helmet laws do nothing to prevent crashes. The AMA supports actions that help riders avoid a crash from occurring, including rider education, improved licensing and testing, and most importantly, expanded motorist awareness programs.

In a letter to CDC Director Thomas Frieden, US Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich) asked “…. Is it the goal or strategy of the CDC to reduce the use of motorcycles, a legal mode of transportation, by recommending and pursuing a federal

helmet law?” The fact of the matter is that there is statistically no

difference in how likely you are to be killed in an accident whether you are

wearing a helmet or not. What we need here is training in avoiding being in an accident not ‘safer crashing’.

If motorcycle riding is to be classifi ed as a disease to be cured, where is the authority to do such a thing coming from? Motorcyclists annually spend billions of dollars

touring and attending rallies and other events. Reducing motorcycle use would have a detrimental effect on the motorcycle industry, dealer sales, tourism, associated employment and related tax revenues. I believe that the government should be in the business of promoting the recreational, economic and environmental benefi ts of responsible motorcycle riding and not discouraging it.

Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become involved in the fi ght to maintain your freedoms. Join organizations like ABATE of Iowa (www.abateiowa.org) and the AMA (www.americanmotorcyclist.com). More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling. Help to protect our riding freedoms. Get involved. Your support will help fi ght for your rights and will make a difference, on the road and in the halls of government.

Have Questions or Comments? Ask me at [email protected]


Another great B.A.C.A. Event attended, and once again a great time was had by all! Pacman sent me an email reminding me about their fundraising event, and everyone encouraged me to attend. I fi nally relented, on the condition that our daughter Erin would come with me, since Murph was not able to accompany me. Being a photography buff, as well as one who enjoys looking at a nice ride, she was quick to say yes!

Now, Pacman had hinted at a “BIG SURPRISE” that would be unveiled at this event, and I had a pretty good idea what it would be, but my lips were sealed, I wouldn’t spoil that surprise for anything!

Come the evening of the event, we made our way to Krazee Kafe, which is located on the corner of NE 14th and Broadway, and could hardly see all the bikes cause of the sun glare off of all the chrome as we pulled into the lot. Beautiful day for a ride and a beautiful day for a bike wash too! They were working that bike wash real good, having lots of fun with the suds, and raising money for a good cause!

And there, holding the best spot, so as to be seen by all, was the “BIG SURPRISE”; the B.A.C.A. Chapter of Iowa now had their own sidecar motorcycle! Now, they would be able to bring along their newest family member on a

motorcycle when they accompanied them! The bike was unveiled to those special family members at their annual

picnic. The children all got to write their names on the sidecar, and go for a ride in it! I can’t even begin to imagine how those children felt as they got to add their name to the

motorcycles’ sidecar. What broke my heart was the number of names on that sidecar, especially when you consider

that B.A.C.A. of Central Iowa has only been a chapter for a few years. A lot of time, effort, sweat, and love went into that bike. Mostly after working, at night, in his garage, A-Train was

determined to have this baby ready for that picnic! With all the bikes that were washed, the drinks a fl owing, door prizes being given away and the great music provided gratis, made for a pretty darn good time! I even handed the camera over to the daughter for a while and just relaxed and enjoyed the company!

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2014

Jan 4 New Year’s Party Dubuque HDJan 17-19 J&P Int’l Motorcycle Show Minneapolis, MNJan 18 Luau Party Dubuque HDJan 18 ABATE D15 Cabin Fever Dance WheatlandJan 24-26 Rod and Custom Motorcycle and Car Show Rock Island, ILJan 25 29th Southern Iowa Motorcycle Swap Meet OttumwaJan 25 Big Boys Toy Show DubuqueJan 25 Big Boys Toy Show Cedar RapidsFeb 1-2 Swap Meet Denver, CO Feb 2 Parts Girl Promotions Swap Meet Rock Island ILFeb 7-9 J&P Int’l Motorcycle Show Chicago, ILFeb 8-9 Capital City Show and Swap Des MoinesFeb 14-16 28th Annual ABATE Bike Show Lincoln, NEFeb 14-16 World of Wheels Kansas CityFeb 15 Mardi Gras Party Dubuque HDFeb 21-22 maha Chapter AMCA National Swap Meet Omaha, NEFeb 22-23 45th O’Reilly Rod & Custom Bike/Car Show MonticelloFeb 26 ABATE Lobby Day Des MoinesFeb 28-Mar 2 World of Wheels ChicagoMar 2 Parts Girl Promotions Swap Meet Cedar Rapids Mar 7-16 Daytona Bike Week Daytona Beach FloridaMar 8 St Patty’s Party Dubuque HDMar 21-23 Swap Meet Sioux Falls, SDMar 22 Two Wheel Trauma Class Everly Mar 28-30 World of Wheels Omaha, NE March 29-30 27th Annual Donnie Smith Bike Show Twin Cities, MNMay 2-4 Vintage TorqueFest DubuqueApr 5 Dubuque HD 5th Anniversary DubuqueApr 5-6 28th Annual North Iowa Motorcycle Expo Mason CityApr 19 Demo Event & Open House Dubuque HDApr 25 Motorcycle Safety Forum IA Events Center, Des MoinesApr 26 Sleeping Angels Fun Run BooneMay 3 Camp Albrecht Acres Chopper Raffl e Party Catfi sh Charlie’s DubuqueMay 17 National Armed Forces Freedom Ride TBDMay 30-Jun 1 Circle of Pride Redneck Revival ConesvilleJune 11-14 20th Annual Rally on the River DavenportJun 12-15 HogRock Cave in the Rock, ILJun 16 National Ride your Motorcycle to Work DayJun 19-21 Romper Room Fun Run EarlvilleJun 20-22 Rumble in the Stalks ConesvilleJun 27-29 J&P Open House AnamosaJul 3-5 ABATE Freedom Rally Algona Jul 11-12 English River Outfi tters Bike Extravaganza WashingtonJul 12 6th American Soldier Past & Present Poker Run BrightonJul 31-Aug 2 7th Annual Across the Border Raid Bedford Aug 4-10 South Dakota Party Aug 8-10 Circle of Pride Redneck Revival ConesvilleAug 9 Mighty Mississippi HOG MDA Hope Ride DubuqueAug 28-30 43rd Int’l Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap DavenportSep 5-7 Davis Motorcycle rally New HamptonSep 6 Sidney’s Wish Poker Run Des MoinesSept 19-21 Rumble in the Stalks ConesvilleOct 16-19 Biketoberfest Daytona, FL

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