23rd Sturgis Rat's Hole Bike Show, Aug. 11th

The 2011 Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show is headed back to the Buffalo Chip to help celebrate the Chip’s 30th Anniversary during the Sturgis Rally.

Admission is free at the Chip's East Gate entrance to see the competition: 10am to 4pm Thursday, Aug. 11, featuring 100 or more top bikes from all over the world.

The Rat's Hole Bar will be open throughout the Sturgis Rally, serving cold draft beer every day in economic souvenier mugs. Come take a look at their incredible collection of Rats Hole bikes, and don't miss the bike show near the Chip Event Center.

"Come out for the fun, and with the coverage we got last year, if you want to get noticed enter the show and show us what you got!" said show owner, Ted Smith. 

The Rat's Hole Show will be one of the best events at Sturgis, and the "Best of Show" trophy winner will take the stage with the winning bike to receive the award before thousands of fans on the main stage at the Buffalo Chip on Thursday night. 

To register a bike visit: www.Ratshole.com


"Best of Show" builder, Mario Kyprianides of Chopper Kulture in Abu-Dhabi, UAE on the main stage at Buffalo Chip with his winning bike, "Courtesan" at the 2010 Rat's Hole Show.

  

Congrats to these 2010 Rat's Hole Sturgis Bike Show Class Winners:

OVER 1000cc STOCK – Sponsored by Custom World
3rd Place – Doug Wood – Everett, WA
2nd Place – Marwan Mansour – North Port, NY
1st Place – Garry Kriz – Minneapolis, MN

OVER 1000cc CUSTOM – Sponsored by Cimo & Cimo Inc.
3rd Place – Craszy-Drive.com – Zurich, Switzerland
2nd Place – Dan Dabney – Roy, UT
1st Place – Bob Wyman – Bowie, MD

OVER 1000cc RADICAL – Sponsored by Custom World
3rd Place – Sam Baldi – Cherry Valley, CA
2nd Place – A T American Cycles –Neuffen, Germany
1st Place – Bugs Custom – Irsingen, Germany

Over 1000cc SUPER RADICAL – Sponsored by Ride Now Magazine
3rd Place – Hugh Whitsit – Setauket, NY
2nd Place – Waco Wilson – Montrose, CO
1st Place – Troy Kyne – Greeley, Co

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Jay Allen Talks About The Original Sturgis Broken Spoke Saloon

Always a smokin' party at the Original Broken Spoke in downtown Sturgis, SD

Sturgis 2011 Rally photo by Sasha Mullins Lassiter.

As many of you know, Jay Allen is no longer involved in the operation of Broken Spoke Saloon properties in Daytona Beach, Myrtle Beach, Laconia or the Sturgis Campground, having relinquished his management role to The Target Companies based in Boston.

Jay's only comment was, "I hope they do well because I still have an investment."

You will find Jay at The Original Broken Spoke Saloon in downtown Sturgis, where it all began.

Music is always important, and the 2011 Sturgis lineup included Big Engine and Jasmine Cain. Jay Allen knows how to throw a party at the Sturgis Rally... something he's been doing for 20 years!

Join Jay for the Michael Lichter & Sugar Bear Ride CK out the full lineup, Aug. 4th to 13th at

The Original Broken Spoke Saloon.

"Sometimes you just have to step back in order to move forward to do the things that you really want to do," said Jay in a recent phone interview. "I want to race bikes and get back to shooting videos, like what I was doing with Johnny Chop and Indian Larry. In fact, I just got a new Johnny Chop tattoo on my back to go with the Indian Larry tattoo I have on my arm... And this time," Jay noted "I am older and wiser, I own the production company so I can continue to shoot footage at events all over the country and share everything I'm doing with the men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan because that's who I am. You know the people who serve in the military are always starved for entertainment and videos from back home."

Now that he is not tied to such a demanding schedule at the big four rallies, Jay is looking forward to visiting and getting involved in some of the newer events and rallies.

"I am one of the luckiest guys around, I have a wonderful family, great friends and the best job in the world. I get to go on some of the coolest rides and watch the history of the motorcycle industry happen before my eyes. You know, I don't feel like I'm getting any older..."

In 2009, Jay set a new Land Speed Record of 157.2765 mph in the MPF Class with this bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats, and later that same week, posted a 184.667 mph record in the 3000cc APS-PF class on his 2005 S&S 124 cubic inch engine, 6-speed Baker transmission racer. Jay continues to set new records.

Click here to connect with Jay Allen on Facebook.

The original Broken Spoke Saloon & Museum at 905 Lazelle Street was a lumberyard in the late 1980's when  Dave Iversen bought the property. He needed workspace and ample room for his collection of car and motorcycle memorabilia. The bar helped to pay the museum bills, but later became too much work. That is when Jay Allen became the owner, and the rest is history.

The Broken Spoke Saloon opened for the first time during the 1988 annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races.  With the large open front doorway motorcycles were allowed to drive through the bar itself and park inside. Vendor spaces were created along the back and side walls that offered tattooing, mechanic repairs and food. Most available free space, high and low, was used for display. The small stage offered live music most afternoons and evenings.

The love of collecting is in Jay's blood as well and the museum part of the Broken Spoke is astounding. You will find a custom V-8 motorcycle sharing space with a 1920 original Harley. There is beer to be had in lots of spots in Sturgis during the rally but the original bar and museum is the most unique.

Posted by MJ Lloyd Reynolds/editor, MotorcycleEventNews.com

Pay Tribute To Someone You Love: Add A Name To The New England Walkers For Knockers "Heroes of Hope" Calendar

Here's your chance to add the name of someone you love to a "Heroes of Hope" calendar being published by the New England Walkers for Knockers. Your donation of $10 or more will sponsor a special tribute printed on a day in the calendar.

UPDATE: The calendar went to press Aug. 17th!!

The Calendar will feature pictures and the stories of 13 Women and 1 Man, some who are currently fighting breast cancer, some who have beat breast cancer and one who survived it, but recently passed away from other health related illnesses.

"Each of them is sharing their story, some talking about what they went through and how it affected their life; their stories are a true inspiration to all," said Brenda Smith, founding organizer of the Walkers for Knockers group. "Please take a moment to check out our website for more information about the calendar such as why we decided to do this project, who was involved in creating it and where the proceeds raised will be donated."

The New England Walkers For Knockers website also lists some upcoming events, including the 2nd Annual Ride For The Cure motorcycle ride in October. The ride will again this year be lead by California celebrity rider, Brenda Fox.

In the past five years, the New England Walkers for Knockers has raised $115,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This is a new path forward for the group, aimed at helping people on a more personal basis to face the emotional and financial burdens associated with struggling to overcome breast cancer.

Click this flyer to enlarge for details.

"For a donation of $10, you can sponsor yourself or a loved one to celebrate being cancer free. You can memorialize a loved one who has passed from cancer or make a gift donation. "Several people and companies have stepped forward to sponsor a whole month in the calendar, and we would love to have a couple more contributing corporate sponsors," said Brenda Smith. "The print deadline for sponsors to be printed in the calendar is August 14. However, we would gladly accept a donation at any time. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions." Brenda Smith: heroesofhopebcc@yahoo.com

Holiday Calendar Gift Idea: You can also order the calendars for $25 each plus $4 for S&H. They will be ready to ship in mid-September. Anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, which is most everyone we know, will appreciate this beautiful calendar. The Heroes of Hope calendar will make a wonderful Christmas present and it is easy to order on the website
at www.ne-w4k.org.

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Fastest Man on Two-Wheels: Bill Warner Breaks 300 MPH

Congrats to Bill Warner, who became the fastest man on two wheels with his 311.945 mph pass on Sunday morning on a turbocharged 1299cc Suzuki at the Loring Timing Association’s Land Speed Race at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine.

The 42-year old rider from Wimauma, Florida topped the 300 mph barrier for conventional motorcycles on July 17, 2011, beating his own world record of 278.6 mph set last October in Texas.

Faster speeds have been recorded on the enclosed missle-like streamliner motorcycles, but this is the first time a rider has broken the 300 MPH barrier on a conventional two-wheeled bike.

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"Freedom" Notes From The Road by Johnny & Jay

Johnny Lange and his partner, Jay Barbieri  of Strip Club Choppers are packing up for another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. You will find them again this year at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. I get their monthly news updates that usually include promotion of their upcoming events and franchise opportunities. But like most true bikers, Johnny and Jay are also big-hearted and patriotic, and like to show their appreciation to combat veterans. Photo by Jim Dohms/Daytona Bike Week 2011... Read this by Johnny.

"A couple of weeks ago an old friend of mine contacted me and asked me if I had parts available in flat black and without hesitation my inner salesman kicked in and I proceeded to give him the available product inventory. We chatted for a while and I quickly learned that he was upgrading a Harley for his nephew who was currently serving his third tour in Afghanistan after two successful tours in Iraq. And when I say successful, I guess that means still alive and well.

"I told him I had to leave town and would get him some stuff at my cost before Sturgis and didnt give it much more thought because I was so self absorbed in preparing for all the activities I have scheduled in Sturgis.

"Things changed dramaticlly for these young men, when on July 12th Lance Cpl Robert S Greninger of Greenfield, Minnesota was killed conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Cpl Greninger served alongside my friend's nephew SSgt Chris Shranko and saved the lives af many of his fellow soldiers with his actions that cost him his life.

"When I was informed of this I began to think about all the young men and women who pay the ultimate price for us to enjoy all the freedoms we take for granted in this country. The freedom to take a summer vacation, the freedom to fly on an airplane, the freedom to attend a motorcycle event. And I know its a cliche, but Frredom is not free. It cost this young man who was just begining his life, his future.

"You may not personally know anyone who is serving but everyone over there is someone's son or daughter mother or father so the next time you see someone in uniform remember the reason you were able to go to the movies last night is because they paid the ultimate price to keep us free. You may not agree with the politics or the administration that is in office but these young men and women don't have time to concern themselves with that. They are too busy sacrificing their lives so you can enjoy yours.

"Obviously I felt the need to do something more so I will be donating all the parts for the bike as well as sending a care package of SCC swag to Afghanastan for the entire unit, which seems so inconsequential when compared to the sacrifices these men and women are making who serve in every branch of the military.



"I am not going to do my usual shameless self promotion at the end of this month's article suffice to say it just doesn't seem appropriate." - from the road, Johnny Lange - SSC.

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Twin City Indian's 3-Day Event & Charity Ride Follows Sturgis

Indian Motorcycles of the Twin Cities in Saint Paul, Minnesota stages an annual 3-day national event the weekend after the Sturgis, SD rally and this year, the 9th charity ride for children's school supplies will include $10,000 in cash and prizes and a free T-shirt for all who pay the $20 ride registration by August 7th.

You must be present to collect the prizes, but the T-shirt will support the fundraiser and can be sent to you for an additional $4.98 shipping fee.


Details and online registration at Indian Motorcycles of the Twin Cities  - 2967 Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN - or by calling 651-765-4272. Click the flyer to enlarge for details. The event begins Friday, Aug. 19th and the 9th Annual Ride For Children's School Supplies is on Sunday, Aug. 21st.


The Sioux Indian Council is putting up $3,000 in cash to be awarded to some lucky riders. There are also movie and IMAX theater tickets, gift certificates to visit popular restaraunts and the Minnesota Zoo, custom riding helmets, heated motorcycle grips, and $400 in gift certificates from Indian Motorcycle Corp.

The American Motor Drome Company will be there with their Wall of Death for the 3-day event, and this is also your opportunity to take pictures with vintage pin-up models and some beautiful vintage Indian Motorcycles.


 http://www.indiantwincities.com/











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Stevie Nicks Takes Stage with Jeff Bridges at Sturgis Buffalo Chip's American Thunder Music Festival

Stevie Nicks will join Jeff Bridges on the main stage of the Buffalo Chip Campground on Thursday, August 11. The duo will perform songs from their respective albums, as well as favorites from Fleetwood Mac.

Nicks is one of America's Rock Goddesses having had an incredible career with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career producing over 40 Top 50 hits and selling over 140 million albums.

In May, Nicks released her first album in 10 years, her seventh independent album, "In Your Dreams." Nicks intends to delight audiences with her ethereal and seductive sound as her voice travels from the beginning of her career in 1974 to her latest 2011 album.
Rolling Stone once named Nicks "The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll."   She has eight Grammy Award nominations as a solo artists and was nominated five other times with Fleetwood Mac.

 The Bob Woodruff Foundation has selected The Legendary Buffalo Chip to host the American Thunder Music Festival during the iconic Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to celebrate the men and women of the United States Military, hosted by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Rock and Roll Icon John Fogerty and featuring iconic music legend Stevie Nicks.

In 1977/1978 she won the "Album of the Year" Grammy with Fleetwood Mac for   Rumors. In 1998, she was inducted, to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac. The album Rumors is the ninth highest selling album of all time, selling over 40 million copies.

Buffalo Chip Campers might have the chance to hear such chart toppers as "Landslide," "Say You Will," "Don't Stop," and also have the pleasure of being introduced to songs from Nicks' newest record.
 

Nicks will join Jeff Bridges and John Fogerty on Thursday The Chip  has a  fierce line-up for Sturgis 2011 including: Toby Keith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, STYX, Poison, Def Leppard, John Fogerty, Alice Cooper, Jeff Bridges and Friends, Tesla, Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd and many, many more. .

For thirty years the Legendary Buffalo Chip has proven itself as the heart of Sturgis Rally Week. Poised and ready to once again offer their visitors the complete biker experience, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has rounded up an enormous selection of biker-centric fun and festivities in addition to offering the summer's biggest and most authentic music experience of Rally Week. Reservations for multi-day passes or daily admissions available online at BuffaloChip.com or by calling  605-347-9000  605-347-9000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (MST) Monday through Friday.

This news post by Lisa M. Ballard, www.dbcustomleather.com and for all of your west coast (USA) marketing needs, www.shinysidemarketing.com.

70th Daytona Bike Week Images at Rat's Hole Show

I Love Daytona Bike Week! My first bike week was in 1969 and I was there for the 70th Daytona Bike Week and the 39th Rat's Hole Daytona Show, March 12th 2011! To register a bike for the Sturgis Buffalo Rat's Hole Show, go to http://www.ratshole.com/.

What a fun day with friends:
Bike builder Ron Finch, (me) MJ Lloyd-Reynolds and painter Dixie Olin in this photo.

This is Tako Siccasso's new "Death" chopper in the Rat's Hole World Showdown!

Here's a link to 2011 Rat's Hole Show photos at Bike Week.

Here's a link to 2011 Willie's Tropical Tattoo Old School Show photos at Bike Week. 

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Easy Eddie's Huntersville, NC

Our Featured bar this week is Easy Eddie's in Huntersville, North Carolina. Located less than 20 miles north of Charlotte, Easy Eddie's is a bar, restaurant and bike shop, all rolled into one!

Their huge bike shop has a variety of riding gear, motorcycle related gifts, along with Harley-Davidson and aftermarket parts for the wrench-it-yourselfer. For those who like to have somebody else do it, their service department is staffed with MMI trained, Harley certified mechanics who also know their way around metric bikes.

Inside the bar area, you'll find a full menu ranging from cheese sticks and nachos to pizza and salad. They even have steak and seafood on Saturday nights!



Easy Eddie's is also known for its special events. From their Leather N Lace lingerie shows to their Naughty Santa night at Christmas and the massive Halloween party held every year, Easy Eddie's is definitely the place to get your party on! They also give back to the community, hosting charity runs and helping with fundraisers.


Easy Eddie's has a huge covered outdoor patio with live music on Wednesdays. as well as on weekends. They have awesome food and drink specials throughout the week ($1.25 PBRs on Tuesday!). Whether you need oil in your bike or a beer and a burger in your belly, make Easy Eddie's a destination the next time you're in the Charlotte area. Tell them Jeff from Bars4Bikers.com sent you!

To find more biker-friendly bars & saloons, visit Bars4Bikers.com.
Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world. Bars4bikers.com reminds you to drink responsibly, and don't drink and ride.

The Horse Backstreet Choppers Announces it’s 5th Annual FREE Sturgis Bike Show

After the huge success of last year’s show,
The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its fifth annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon, once again, during Sturgis Bike Week 2011. 

This FREE show will be held Monday, August 8th, 2011 and will feature guest judges, door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women. NO registration fee or entry fee, this is a completely FREE show.

The Horse’s mission is to recognize all hard-core, garage-built backstreet choppers, all owners are encouraged to enter.  Open, FREE registration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, all bikes must be in by noon. The winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Prizes will be given out all day. EVERYONE who enters a bike is eligible to win prizes. Your bike does not have to win and award to win a prize.

This year’s panel of guest judges includes Roadside Marty of Flat Broke Customs, Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries, Chuck Palumbo of CP Kustoms, Patrick Patterson of LED Sled, Jesse Dupre of Jackyl, Sugar Bear of Sugar Bear Choppers, Matt Olsen- Carl Olsen’s son, special guest judges, Michael Ballard of The Full Throttle Saloon and Angie Carlson of Full Throttle Flaunt, and many more.

“We are excited to be back at The Full Throttle,” said Steve Broyles, who heads up each year’s show. “Last year’s show was a great success so we expect even more great bikes to show up this year and to have an even better show than last year. We have made some changes this year, awards will be done earlier and we have even more prizes and swag to give away.”

Those who enter their bikes in the show will have a chance to win over $15,000 thousand dollars in door prizes from many different companies like Custom Chrome/Jammer, Factory Metal Works, Stevenson’s Cycle, Fabricator Kevin’s, Cycle X, Affliction, Papa Clutch Customs, Chop Docs Choppers, Low Brow Customs, Baker Drivetrain and many many more. Go to the website to check out the list of available prizes. You must have a bike entered to win the door prizes.

There will also be tons of crowd giveaways. But of course, no Sturgis event would be complete without great bikes, great entertainment and great babes, so be sure to enter your bike or stop by and check out all the action. FREE Registration will be open 9am to Noon. Competing bikes will be on display from Noon to 4pm at The Full Throttle Saloon.

The FREE 2011 Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show is sponsored by Evil Engineering, LLC, Stevenson’s Cycles, CCI/Jammer Cycle Products, Baker Drivetrain, Cycle X, Fabricator Kevin’s and many other great companies. For more information or to pre-register contact Kari at (313) 737 8888 or thehorseads@aol.com.

This news post by Lisa M. Ballard, www.dbcustomleather.com and for all of your west coast (USA) marketing needs, www.shinysidemarketing.com.

Reno's Chop Shop Dallas Texas

Our Featured Bar this week is Reno's Chop Shop in Dallas, Texas. Located just outside the Dallas historic district, Reno's has been THE place for Dallas bikers for the past 6 years. On any given night, the street in front of Reno's is lined with motorcycles and the sidewalk is packed with bikers checking out bikes, making new friends, and having a great time. Inside, you'll find an incredibly friendly bar staff, ready to serve up a great time!



Reno's Chop Shop has a daily Happy Hour until 9 pm, with drinks as low as $1.50 and $4 Jager Bombs. Every night has a different drink special! Try them on a Friday night, with $3 Mystery Shots. Saturdays and Sundays feature BBQ on the 2,000 square foot outdoor back deck.



They say everything's bigger in Texas, and Reno's goes out of it's way to make your night on the town bigger, louder, and better! Live music at least 3 times a week, cold drinks, friendly bartenders, and specials every night of the week make Reno's the place to be! Just be careful, the hangovers are bigger in Texas too! Tell them Jeff from Bars4bikers.com sent you!

To find more biker-friendly bars & saloons, visit Bars4Bikers.com.
Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world. Bars4bikers.com reminds you to drink responsibly, and don't drink and ride.

Limpnickie Lot Builders Join Sturgis Buffalo Chip Celebration

During the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Limpnickie Lot of custom bike builders will be creating their own FREE Limpnickie village with over 20 Limpnickie Lot motorcycle builders and a skateboard ramp in the free area, near the Buffalo Sculpture at the West Gate at Sturgis Buffalo Chip.




Tuesday, August 9th - The 5th Annual Cycle Source Magazine Black Hills Run will roll out at noon from the Limpnickie Lot village at Buffalo Chip.

Friday, August 12th - The Limpnickie Lot builders and Cycle Source Magazine present The Cycle Source Free Night Time Chopper Show. The bike show will feature 10 classes, free entry and prizes from Legends Air.

"We have watched what Chris and Taber have created over the last few years and feel like the Buffalo Chip is the perfect place for them to realize their fullest potential in Sturgis. We see this as a long-term partnership that will round out the world class attractions that the Buffalo Chip already offers," said Rod Woodruff, owner of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

"This new free area of the facility will be a combination of the laid back Limpnickie attitude and the world-class destination of the Chip," said Chris Callen, owner/editor of Cycle Source Magazine and co-owner of the Limpnickie Lot.

The Limpnickie Lot took the motorcycle industry by storm in March of 2008 during Daytona Bike Week when the original 11 Limpnickie Lot members took over the parking lot in front of the Stone Edge Skatepark. It was the first time young builders and small parts manufactures had joined together in an effort that would combine their passion for custom motorcycles and their cultural identifiers like skateboarding, punk rock and metal music. They had a successful week that changed the face of motorcycling and finally gave the rising next generation of motorcycle builders a united voice.

"We wanted to have our own kind of rally and found other like-minded next generation builders who shared our common interests. It has blown up over the last few years and we are really stoked to be at The Buffalo Chip this year," said Taber Nash, co-owner of Limpnickie Lot.

The Legendary Buffalo Chip will be celebrating "30 Years Strong" with a packed music lineup that includes Alice Cooper, Bachman Turner, Buckcherry, Charlie Brechtel Band, Edgar Winter, Def Leppard, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Greg Allman, Jeff Bridges & Friends, Lukas Nelson, Lynrd Skynrd, Poison, Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel, Styx, Sweet Cyanide, Tesla, Toby Keith, and Williams & Ree. 

Details & reservations at BuffaloChip.com 

Source: Limpnickie Lot

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Georgia Charity Poker Run, Motorcycle & Car Show

This Saturday in Georgia, Jeremy and Nicole Johnson of Muttin Cycles  will host a poker run and bike show to benefit The Cathy’s Help Foundation.

Cathy’s Help caters to women that are battling breast cancer with or without insurance. The foundation was created in memory of Jeremy’s mother, Cathy Johnson, who lost her battle in 2005. The foundation aims to help with medical bills, medicine, home repairs ... Last year, a woman needed a new AC unit so Jeremy took everything in the account and made it happen. The funds are sitting at $3,554.51 and their goal is $50,000. Do me a favor and follow their Facebook page, donate if you can and help spread the word. Every dollar that is donated goes towards the cause.

Click the flyers to enlarge for details.

Registration for the poker run opens at 8:30am Sat., July 9th at Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson in Conyers, GA. Kickstands up at 10:30am. The first stop will be Rocky's Hwy 142 Bar and Grill in Farrar, GA. (Newborn, GA.), then to Hammer's Get-A-Way in Jackson, GA and then back to The Whistle Post Tavern in Old Town Conyers, GA for the bike show and party.

Riders will travel in small groups from stop-to-stop on this 75-80 mile ride. The cost is $15 for single riders plus $10 for passengers.

Motorcycles from the poker run will also be entered in the Bike & Car Show for the chance to win some very cool prizes.

Not participating in the poker run? Then go ahead and join the party at The Whistle Post Tavern in Old Town Conyers, GA from 10 am to 6 pm to enjoy music, drink, food and the bike show. There will also be a plethora of raffle items from members of  The Limpnickie Lot, Cycle Source Magazine, Gilby Clark, Napa Auto Parts, Chili’s, Dill Paintworks and others. The entry fee for a car or motorcycle is $10.

There will be plenty of vendors and friends from Garage71.com will be there to supply the music.

There will be a raffle with lots of items including this leather wallet donated by DB Custom Leather.

For more event information or to make a donation, visit CathysHelp.blogspot.com 

Rescue Ink's Johnny Cash Festival For Animal Rescue

In New York's war on animal abuse, some of the worst offenders are pursued by a group of tattooed motorcycle-riding tough guys. Go inside a dog-fighting bust with the men of Rescue Ink. (Follow this story link to watch the video.)

Founded by Joe Panz, Big Ant and Johnny O., this group of guys share their love of animals, ink and motorcycles. 

Being a member of Rescue Ink allows Joe to give a voice to animals, no matter what the circumstances.  And his past makes him fearless — and propels him into situations even animal control won’t confront.  


Here's what they have been up to lately:

Rescue ink has Johnny O for the last 9 days in Missouri with the ASPCA on a rescue mission. Rescue ink shut down a puppy store in Long Island, helped pass the strengthening of busters bill in Albany, rescued 17 dogs that were ALL adopted at Save A Pet, paid for vet bills for our rescues. Rescue ink sent Alley Cat on a raid with the SPCA in Philly. Learn more - see videos at http://www.rescueink-redemption.com/

NEW YORK FANS: If you care about the welfare of animals and happen to be a fan of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and other Rockabilly Stars and Country Music Legends, this is the live music event you don't want to miss!

RESCUE INK presents the JOHNNY CASH music festival, July 3rd 2011 at Buckley's in NYC to benefit their animal rescue efforts featured at 10pm Fridays on National Geographic and on the Ellen Show and Dr. Phil Shows.

The Johnny Cash Music Festival will include Rock-it Radio's own Ranch Party Host, DJ Rockin' Daddy-O, Ken Abruzzi, with hours worth of classic Johnny Cash and lots of Honky Tonkin' between the live music sets. Door $10.00. Click the poster to enlarge for details.

Bike fans: English Don hopes to be there with his Babylon Taxi II!


There's Good Rockin' at Buckley's - easy and free parking for Hot Rods, Customs and Motorcycles.

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Let’s pull together and win this fight

The Indian Larry Legacy lives on via Bobby & Elisa Seegers, the owners of Indian Larry Motorcycles in Brooklyn, NY. Now they are also fighting to keep their 6-year old son Aidan alive.

Friends have formed a posse to round up a bone marrow donor for Aidan. You can follow their progress and give your support at: "Aidan Has A Posse!" 

Two weeks ago, Aidan was diagnosed with a rare brain disease called Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

As a first step in the fight, he is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant and his 4-year old sister is not a match. So a massive search for a donor is underway.

To find out if you might be a match, visit http://www.marrow.org/ to find a bone marrow drive or donor center, or to request a mail-in testing kit. 

Donor testing consists of a simple saliva swab for healthy adults ages 18 to 60. 

A $25 donation helps cover the cost of the lab exams needed to determine if you're a match for Aidan or someone else.

Aidan is a first-grader, who likes listening to the band Buckcherry with his dad and riding his Razor scooter. He has huge blue eyes and a smile that is contagious. He is full of personality and laughter.

If you are able to make a donation to help ease their financial burden, please make checks payable to : Aidan Seeger and send them to Aidan Seeger c/o R.Veglak 120 Antonia Court Lincroft, NJ 07738 or Pay Pal to bobby@indianlarry.com

Thank you for your support!!!