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.

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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 

East Coast - West Coast Connections at Motorcycle Event News

For the last several years, I have enjoyed writing about major motorcycle events and rallies all over the world and I've made some great friends. Two of my favorite industry friends live on opposite coasts in the USA and they have agreed to become contributors. ~ May 31, 2011 ~ MJ Reynolds, editor and owner of MJR Media.

Jeff Darwell - the good looking guy on the right, pictured with the Ice Cream Man From Hell, Jimmy Trotta - is the owner/editor of Bars4Bikers.com.

His website is based in Orlando, Florida but it features biker bars and biker-friendly places all over the world.

Jeff will be featuring one of his favorite bars from somewhere in the world on a weekly basis right here on the "Motorcycle Event News" bike week news blog.

Bars4Bikers... where IT IS about the destination.

WEST COAST & Beyond - Lisa Ballard, the west coast editor of Cycle Source Magazine and Cycle Source Blog is also the marketing director for Limpnickie Lot builders. So get ready for news from the west coast and beyond from a true insider! This photo of Lisa (BTW) was take of her with the Source guys at Daytona Bike Week.

Her husband is Duane Ballard - DBCustomLeather.com  and she is friends with some of the coolest young-to-old builders on the planet. We share a special interest in biker art, so also look for her posts on Motorcycle Art Shows. More about Lisa at her blog: TheShinySide.

The Bean're Bailout Ride To Wharf Rat Rally - Nova Scotia

DAY THREE - Yesterday on the Ferry to Nova Scotia with Bean're & crew. 3 hour ride, docked, and off to rally headquarters - photographer Jack Mcintyre, Thurs., Sept. 2, 2010 on "The Bean're Bailout Ride" to the Wharf Rat Rally in Digby.

All photos used by permission (c) Jack Mcintyre, bikerpics.org

where you can view a complete set of the ride and 2010 Wharf Rat Rally.

"Day one, we rode from our meeting place in Staten Island to Shorty's in Boston. Day two, we rode 400 miles to St. John, Canada, where we will catch the ferry today for Nova Scotia and the Wharf Rat Rally," said photographer, Jack Mcintyre.    

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DAY TWO - "We rode 400 miles yesterday after our stop in Boston at Shorty's, great people, great food!," said photographer, Jack Mcintyre. "Today is the day I'm really gonna start shootin while the sun is strong before the hurricane hits this Saturday."

Bean're and crew, on the road to Nova Scotia. "We rode thanks to Spectro Oil, serious riding, ass flatening riding," said photographer, Jack Mcintyre.

"And through all the record hot tempatures, my Spectro oil still looks and smells brand new! It really is the best!" said Kevin Bean're, pictured here leading the crew out of Boston to St. John, Canada.

DAY ONE - The Bean're Bailout crew, sponsored by Cycle Source Magazine, rolled into Shorty's in upper Boston on Monday night.

And there were some tired bikers.

DAY ONE - Photographer Jack Mcintyre's ride to the Wharf Rat Rally with "The Bean're Bailout" crew got underway Monday,  Aug. 30th 2010. The crew rode from this house in Staten Island to Shorty's in upper Boston.

Hoka Hey Journey Not About The Money

Chris Callen of Cycle Source Magazine shares what it was like for him on the 2010 Hoka Hey Run, covering over 9,000 miles from Key West, Florida to Homer Alaska. He interviews the people on the run and captures some of the incredible scenery.

You can meet up with the Cycle Source crew at the 70th Sturgis Rally at the Broken Spoke Campground and you can connect online at CycleSource.com.

Going For the Burnout Record, Thursday Night At Sturgis 2010

What do you get when you have 500 motorcycles burning out at the same time? A world record

The Broken Spoke Saloon and Campground is proud to announce that their S&S Burnout is Back!!! The same rubber chunking, heart pounding, hair raising event that first graced the County Line during the 2009 Black Hills Rally is kicking off round two in 2010.

It's going to be a Thursday Night, Bike Night World Record Burnout Night: August 12th and S&S Cycles will be giving away an S&S motor!!

500 lucky individuals will line their motorcycles up to become part of history and create a one off burnout that may even be seen from the far reaches of space. Of course safety is the number one factor and The Broken Spoke will be bringing in concrete jersey barriers for contestants to pull up to. Each and every rider will receive a number and be sent a corresponding certificate for their participation in this one of a kind experience. They will also receive a raffle ticket for their chance of taking home that shiny new S&S motor. This will be the only way to get your shot at the motorcycle history books and a killer prize from America’s premiere horsepower provider so don’t miss out.

Head over to the Broken Spoke Campground from 12 to 3pm  to sign up. Or pre-register by sending an email to lisa@dbcustomleather.com to reserve your number. All contestants will be required to sign a waiver. If you are not present, your number will be handed over to another contestant at the start of the event.

Immediately after - Sign up for the Cycle Source Motorcycle Bike Show! Sign up to enter your personal build (3 to 6 p.m. registration) for a chance to go home with a one-off trophy!

Are You Going To The 2nd Big Mountain Run?

This year's Big Mountain Run through the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, May 19 to 23 will begin with a party the night before at Wicked Willy Choppers in Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Then everyone will get up and ride 20 miles into Tilley's Harley-Davidson in Statesville to begin the two day Gypsy Tour through the Smokey Mountains, stopping the first night at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley.

"Wayne, the owner of Wicked Willy's has invited all of us attending the BMR ride that leaves Tilley's to come by his place the night before for a pre party with food, music and booze," said Chris Callen, editor of Cycle Source Magazine.

"He even has free camping for us. So, my group plans on being there about 6 p.m.on Tuesday May 18th, as long as the Canadians are on time this year!" said Callen. RSVP to let Wayne know how many guests to expect: Wayne@wickedwillychoppers.com or call him at 828-303-0422.

Want to know what's happening at the 2nd Big Mountain Run? 

Click here for the cool video details.

Big Mountain Run 2010

2nd Annual Big Mountain Run 2010 Gearing Up
The date is set, the bands are booked and it's on!


From Limpnickie Lot Builders & Cycle Source Magazine - This is an awesome bunch of bike builders who ride all over the country on the bikes they build! Don't miss it this year!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - This year the Big Mountain Run is scheduled for May 19th through the 23rd, 2010 and the line up is outrageous. To give everyone that wanted to do this last year and couldn't make it, we are keeping the gypsy run almost exactly the same. Wednesday may 19th we will meet at Tilley's Harley-Davidson in Statesville, NC where we leave at noon. From there we will take a two day Gypsy Tour through the Smokey Mountains stopping the first night at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley. These cats roll out the red carpet for us with a complete tour of the best motorcycle museum in the world. Camping is right on site that night and the next morning we take on the Dragon. US 129, the most notorious motorcycle road known to man. Then we cross the Cherahola Sky way and wind down through the hills to Reliance Tennessee for a three night party at Hiawassee Outfitters campground right on the river. At the campgrounds there will be live music all weekend featuring Crank County Daredevils, Last Vegas, Final Drive, Knucklehead, and Super Potent Death Baby just to name a few. There will be food vendors, The Cycle Source Chopper Show, mini bike racing and some of the best riding in the entire country. All this is included in your camping pass, just 10 dollars for one night, 20 for two or thirty to stay the whole time. For information on being a vendor or for general info on the run go to www.bigmountainrun.com


STOP THE PRESSES!!!!!
This year we will also have a pre-run party on Tuesday night, put on by Wicked Willy's Choppers. The party starts at 6 pm featuring live music and free camping on site. If you want to hang out with the cats from the Source the night before and then travel to Tilley's with us the next day, meet us at Wicked Willy Choppers at 95 2nd Avenue N.E., Taylorsville, NC, 28681. wayne@wickedwillychoppers.com or call them at 828-303-0422.

Win A Free Ride To Wharf Rat Rally 2010

Kevin Bean're is one of the most well know bikers attending most major events. Having been proclaimed "The Mayor Of Fun" describes Bean're perfectly.

This photograph of Bean're was taken at Daytona Beach 2010. "I have seen Bean're at Daytona for many years and you will always find him either having a deep discussion or hittin' the road to ride with his friends. People like Bean're are why I love the biker lifestyle," said Tom Tobin of Dreamweaver Photography.

"From Cycle Source magazine and The Wharf Rat Rally- a chance to win an all expense paid trip to ride your motorcycle along with me from your house to Digby, Nova Scotia for the Wharf Rat Rally, Sept 1-6, 2010," Bean're announced on his new fan page: Everything Bean're

The 5th Annual Wharf Rat Rally, last year was dedicated to Brad Ruel aka 'The Wrench', a celebrity bike-builder from Florida who passed away earlier in the year.

Five years ago the Digby, Nova Scotia Wharf Rat Rally was just a small event with about 750 motorcycles. Today it is the largest motorcycle rally in Atlantic Canada -- attracting an estimated 80,000 people and more than 17,000 motorcycles.

Bouncing Souls Indian Larry Tribute

Cycle Source Magazine Indian Larry Five Long Years - Commemorative Issue. Special thanks to Tom Zimberoff, Clay Patrick McBride and Bobby Seeger for the photos. And to The Bouncing Souls for the perfect sound track. Source: Cycle Source Magazine Video Vault. The commemorative issue was released January 2010 and is available at CycleSource.com

Special Commemorative Indian Larry Edition

It’s been five years since the custom motorcycle scene lost one of their greatest talents. Indian Larry was the man, and the story of his life was as unique as the motorcycles he built in his Brooklyn shop.

Larry lived life on his terms and touched many people as he blazed a trail across the chopper culture. Now, to mark this five year anniversary, Indian Larry Motorcycles and Cycle Source Magazine have joined forces to release a commemorative issue in his honor titled “Five Long Years.” 

You can get all the details at the Cycle Source Magazine website, and while you are there, you can listen to some great Generation Next - Open Road Radio.

Indian Larry Special Edition - Cycle Source Magazine