Quick Throttle Magazine http://quickthrottle.com A FREE Motorcycle Magazine for V-Twin Enthusiasts Thu, 17 May 2012 15:49:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Its GO Time in AZ! – H-D Scottsdale http://quickthrottle.com/its-go-time-in-az-h-d-scottsdale/ http://quickthrottle.com/its-go-time-in-az-h-d-scottsdale/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 16:14:35 +0000 Dangerous James http://quickthrottle.com/?p=5510

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Its GO Time in AZ! Story by DangerousJames See the article in the Quick Throttle Magazine May issue. See the Arizona Bike Week Photo Gallery. It was Sunday, March 25th, 2012, the last day of the weekend of the AZBW Pre-Rally Days. There’s usually not a whole lot going on other than some local parties, maybe a run. This year, though, was different. This year, it was a day of celebration… to celebrate a new beginning. A day to welcome a new player to the game, a new member to the family. That’s right, Harley-Davidson, GO AZ Motorcycles and the riders of Scottsdale were welcoming their new dealership and celebrating their Grand Opening! And what a Grand Opening it was! The event started at Noon and went until almost Midnight! There was food, drink and some product tents set up on the north side of the dealership, and in the back lot was a full size, concert stage set up for the bands, complete with a VIP Nest. The entertainment started at 6:00 with Valley local favorite, The Crown Kings. These guys are definitely one of the best rock & roll cover bands in town. If you haven’t seen them,...

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Its GO Time in AZ!

Story by DangerousJames

See the article in the Quick Throttle Magazine May issue.

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It was Sunday, March 25th, 2012, the last day of the weekend of the AZBW Pre-Rally Days. There’s usually not a whole lot going on other than some local parties, maybe a run. This year, though, was different. This year, it was a day of celebration… to celebrate a new beginning. A day to welcome a new player to the game, a new member to the family. That’s right, Harley-Davidson, GO AZ Motorcycles and the riders of Scottsdale were welcoming their new dealership and celebrating their Grand Opening!

And what a Grand Opening it was! The event started at Noon and went until almost Midnight! There was food, drink and some product tents set up on the north side of the dealership, and in the back lot was a full size, concert stage set up for the bands, complete with a VIP Nest.

The entertainment started at 6:00 with Valley local favorite, The Crown Kings. These guys are definitely one of the best rock & roll cover bands in town. If you haven’t seen them, you need to change that and quickly, ‘cause you is missin’ some killer music. The Kings rocked it as one would expect, but as the night wore on, the crowd was growing quick in anticipation of the headline act. Once the Kings wrapped up, there was a slight intermission, then our very own Jack Schit, brought up a big surprise… Bob Parsons, the man himself. The Founder of Go Daddy and now, the man behind GO AZ Motorcycles and Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale.

It’s no wonder that this guy has accomplished what he has. You can sense his power just being in proximity of him. He came out on stage with great presence…clearly very proud of his new venture and what they’ve already accomplished in less than 90 days. He told us that “We’re not here for a long time, but here for a good time!” He also told us that he is committed to mak- ing this dealership the best in the Country. I have no doubt that this man will achieve that and more.

After a brief welcome and thank you, it was Bob who got to introduce the headline act, Bret Michaels. Bret was awesome and delivered a high powered show with some of his originals added in with most of everyone’s Poison favorites.

It has been estimated that the dealership had over ten thousand visitors throughout the day. I was only there for the shows and there were easily over five thousand there to see Bret. A great Grand Opening Party. While the event was completely off the hook, as the amazing photos taken by Juli Salvante show, it was definitely a fine way to wrap up the AZBW Pre-rally Days and get us all primed for what turned out to be one the best bike weeks in recent history.

It was after the party that I got to sit down with the new General Manager, Justin Johnson, to discuss the new attitude, the new direction and the vision for the future.

First and foremost, the new ownership’s objective was to change the overall culture of the dealership in Scottsdale. If you have ever dealt with GO Daddy, you know how important Customer Service is to them and how their business model works. Justin says that Bob is all about being the best at what he does and believes that if you deliver the best product and the best service, then why would anyone go anywhere else? And that’s exactly the posture of the new team at HD of Scottsdale.

Apparently, Bob is a HUGE motorcycle enthusiast! Who knew? He has mul- tiple bikes, of many makes and rides on a regular basis. “All the time” Justin says, “And he is all about cool in his taste.” It was nearly 2 years ago that Bobstarted buying up other dealerships and properties in the neighborhood, slowly but surely, creating the GO AZ Motorcycle family. He finally got the final piece of the puzzle finalized in January, when he acquired the HD dealership. It sounds, though, that he’s not quite done…

If you haven’t visited since January, then you really need to make the time to drop by and visit because you will feel the new “vibe” as soon as you walk through the door. There is definitely an easily recognized buzz that you will not miss. Justin and his team have worked very hard to make this culture shift, make some minor physical changes, including the increase in merchandise, in such a short amount of time. Justin is very proud of the team he has assembled. If you’re a regular, there are some familiar faces such as Judi Almeida, who has been here for over 10 years, yet there are plenty of new faces too. “I’d put my team up against any team on the planet” Justin beams. “I’m very impressed with what we have accomplished so far”.

Hold onto your seats, my fellow two-wheeled friends, because what I am about to share with you is simply going to blow your minds.

Bob and his GO AZ Team have some incredible plans for the future, not only for the HD dealership, but for the entire surrounding area, soon to be known as the GO AZ Campus.

They are currently building the new corporate home of GO AZ Motorcycles, as well as a new, two acre, state-of-the-art, testing and training facility. Not only will it be the only one of its kind in the Country, as it will be designed for practicality and complete safety. It will have its own two-story, fully functional, multi-media ready classrooms and conference meeting rooms.

Here’s the cool part, the facility takes up about two acres, 75,000 square feet of land, at grade level, or what you will be able to see. There will also be 75,000 square feet of UNDERGROUND area that will house their service and storage facility!

You read right! They are designing, the first of its kind, an underground serv- ice and storage facility so that when you bring your bike in for service, it will ALWAYS be in a controlled environment! Is that freakin’ cool or what? Only the mind who founded GO Daddy could think of something like this. The sub-grade facility will be integrated with the entire campus so it will service ALL the dealerships-and get this-they will be offering short and long term storage of bikes. Awesome!

The existing building will be getting its own face-lift too. They are going to add on to the front, out towards the corner, including a covered patio for meeting areas, to facilitate ride staging, etc. They have purchased the building directly behind the dealership where they will be adding a collision center, as well as other service functions. The existing service area is getting completed redesigned that will make it state-of-the-art as well.

The big picture is to create a destination, not just a place to buy a bike or have your bike serviced. “We want to be a hang-out” Justin adds. “We want to be included in everyone’s riding plans – like, we’re going to ride out to Fountain Hills, but let’s meet at HD of Scottsdale.”

The more I hung out with Justin, the more I just wanted to stay! This guy gets it. No wonder Bob hired him. He is all about the customer, making us happy and being the best at it. Very refreshing.

Justin comes to us from Wyoming. He’s been working for HD dealerships for over 20 years and the Road Glide is his favorite. He was introduced to Bob through a mutual friend and he says that that they hit it off immediately.

“When you buy a Harley, it’s an event” he says in a serious tone. “People save their money for years to buy a Harley. It’s a big deal and we want to acknowledge that when a customer buys a bike from us”.

If you have never been or haven’t been in a long while, you are certainly missing out on an amazing experience and one that is only sure to get better, and I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to see this place once it is all finished!

STAY TUNED!!!

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Arizona Bike Week 10 Days Of Pure Party! By Digger Dave, Photos G Rusty Childress, Digger See the article in the Quick Throttle Magazine May issue. See the Arizona Bike Week Photo Gallery. If you’ve never been to Arizona Bike Week you’ve been missing out on one hell of a good time!! Everything this year started on March 23rd with the pre-parties beginning at Chesters Harley Davidson in Mesa, and ran nonstop until April 1st. The weather forecast was perfect calling for nothing but sun, and more sun. This isn’t your normal event layout where everything is concentrated into one large venue. Ongoing events are spread out, north, south, east and west all over the Phoenix area. The actual main “Cyclefest”, which started on March 28th, is held at Westworld in Scottsdale which is a sprawling complex home to many major events (Like Barrett Jackson). Complete with RV spaces with full hookups, no hookups and a nice grassy “bowl” where you can set up your tent, awnings and park your bike right next to you. The main “tent” (which is HUGE) houses the concert stage at one end and the Handlebar Saloon at the other, which sits in the middle...

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Arizona Bike Week

10 Days Of Pure Party!

By Digger Dave, Photos G Rusty Childress, Digger

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If you’ve never been to Arizona Bike Week you’ve been missing out on one hell of a good time!! Everything this year started on March 23rd with the pre-parties beginning at Chesters Harley Davidson in Mesa, and ran nonstop until April 1st. The weather forecast was perfect calling for nothing but sun, and more sun. This isn’t your normal event layout where everything is concentrated into one large venue. Ongoing events are spread out, north, south, east and west all over the Phoenix area. The actual main “Cyclefest”, which started on March 28th, is held at Westworld in Scottsdale which is a sprawling complex home to many major events (Like Barrett Jackson). Complete with RV spaces with full hookups, no hookups and a nice grassy “bowl” where you can set up your tent, awnings and park your bike right next to you.

The main “tent” (which is HUGE) houses the concert stage at one end and the Handlebar Saloon at the other, which sits in the middle of all the vendors (200+). It can get pretty toasty here in Arizona even in March and the event coordinators always put huge evaporative cooling blowers at ground level, they’re easy to find, just look for a clump of riders with beers in hand hanging out in front of them, mostly the out of state visitors who came in from the snow country. Then there is the “Jager Stage” which is a little north of the main tent providing local and national musicians playing pretty much the entire day, take your pick, main stage or Jager stage or bounce between the two while doing a little shopping. The stunt bike area is south of the main tent complete with bleachers and up close and dangerous “hangin’ on the fence” views. There’s no lack of parking that’s for sure, but if you get there late you may have a ½ mile walk to the main event area and finding your bike again can be an ordeal unless you take notice of some landmarks.

Riders from all over the U.S and even from other countries start congregating in the RV/Camping areas a couple days before everything gets crazy, striking up new friendships with their camping neighbors and getting ready to party down. I met new friends from Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, England and even a group from Spain. Riders from Florida, to Washington State all make the journey to hook up with friends they met the year previously. Some of these camps are decked out! I visited with people that had blow up swimming pools, pool tables, horseshoe pits, “themed” camps (the Red Cup camp was a favorite), outrageously decked out lifted “golf carts” with giant sound systems and of course scantily clad ladies riding on top. There were even a few scantily clad men around, but I never did figure out (didn’t really want to either) whether it was on purpose or they were still partying and forgot to dress. The traveling stripper poles always had a group of people following it.

The only problem with this event is trying to figure out where to go and which ride to hit up, but with a little pre-planning a rider can take advantage of any or all of the rides and any of the “off premise” events, and there’s a LOT of those! Runs that take a northern route into the mountains, (twisties) or the southern route thru the desert, which is just starting to bloom. If you don’t want those types of run (huh???) then you can opt for “in town” runs that go from strip club to strip club (yep) or Saloon to Saloon, or just go take a ride and visit as many other events as you can cram into a day. Every Harley dealership had something going on and somehow managed to not make their events overlap so you could hit 3 or 4 a day no problem. But you’ll always want to be back at Cyclefest late afternoon when it starts, to feed yourself, and yea, a little pre-party of your own, before the evening events kick in!!

As I mentioned the kickoff parties started on Friday March 23rd, a full 5 days before the main event with some big name concerts getting everyone in the Bike Week spirit of adventure. Chesters Harley Davidson “Back Stage Biker Bash” kicked everything off on the 23rd with vendors, food, raffles and the Kansas City BBQ State Championship Competition set up covering the area with the aroma of killer BBQ, I hit the aroma a mile away as I rode in. That night there was a free kickass concert with Whiskey Six and the Lynch Mob tearing up the stage.

Saturday the 24th things really started kicking in gear, with the first run of the week. The Liberty Wildlife Born To Be Wild run headed out of and ended up at Chesters HD. A 2011 Softail Deluxe was won by one lucky ticket holder and then followed by another kickass concert with southern rock legends Blackfoot & Molly Hatchet ! This was one of those days a little planning was needed. Buddy Stubbs Arizona HD was having an all day event with all day rock and roll culminating with Firehouse that evening. Once again ANOTHER lucky winner went home with a 2012 Sportster! You’d think after 40 years of buying tickets I’d win something, even a damn t-shirt would be cool, even tho at this point it would be a very expensive t-shirt! No visit to Bike Week would be complete without a visit to the Dirty Dogg Saloon in Scottsdale, which is about halfway between Chesters and Buddy Stubbs…. ahhhhh yes planning. Their outside tent complete with stage was jam packed as always, inside you’d find a Coyote Ugly atmosphere, if you could plow your way in somehow. Up north a little ways the Hideaway Bar and Grill was having their ongoing party along with the Cave Creek Taphouse hosting a motorcycle auction with some sweet bikes up for grabs!! Along with all of these happenings there were events scattered all over the Phoenix area!

Sunday the 25th, here we go again and most of us are already whooped after only two days!! 3 runs this day all military themed and heading every which way were on the menu. Packages From Home Hearts To Heroes run, Semper Fi, and the Legacy run all headed out from different locations and at times crossed paths. Flickas Cantina in Scottsdale provided a free breakfast for the Hearts to Heroes riders (thanks Flicka!!) and all the runs ended at Chesters once again gearing up for another party and concert by Van Zant!! I’m sure glad the HD dealers coordinate their events together because the scheduling allowed everyone to see Van Zant, then head up to Harley Davidson of Scottsdale to party with Bret Michaels who took the night time stage slot and rocked the place to the max!. No matter where you went it was a sea of riders rockin’ out. The Hideaway in Cave Creek had the Arizona Bike Builders bash with our very own world renowned builders showing off the best of the best! The Cave Creek Taphouse motorcycle auction, a music festival at Greasewood Flats, the Steelhorse Saloon Trifecta Custom Bike Show and a poker tournament at Ft. McDowell Casino. I don’t care who you are, or even if you’re an Iron Butt rider by Sunday night you’re going to start feeling the effects, but just think…..only 7 days to go!!

Monday the 26th we got a little reprieve. The Taphouse motorcycle auction was ongoing and my bro Paul Yaffe was having his annual “Bagger Nation” day at the Hideaway. It was nice for the riders to just kinda kick back, relax with a cold one, hang out with Paul and his wife Suzy, and gawk at Paul’s incredible custom baggers, plus get to see some of his customers ride in on their Bagger Nation creations!

Tuesday the 27th was another welcome mellow day, if you wanted to be mellow. If you were ready to party again it was easy enough to find that at the Dirty Dogg Saloon, Chopper Johns, or head up north and visit with Bridgett Bourget and Bourget Bike Works line up of killer choppers and shredders, trikes and more!! These past two days were a welcome relief, Cyclefest starts in earnest tomorrow, and we’re going to need all the energy we can muster up!!

Wednesday the 28th……. it’s HERE the first official day of Cyclefest! Buddy Stubbs HD kicked off the day with the “Riding For Kids Charity Run” with the proceeds benefitting “Camp Courage Burn Camp for Kids” and it was PACKED!! This ride consisted of a 230 mile run up into the mountains of northern Arizona, a beautiful ride thru the Ponderosa Pines and 2 lane roads filled with twisties and long straight stretches thru mountain meadows filled with White Aspen trees and clean air. Nice quaint towns where riders could stop, stretch, eat, relax and enjoy the surroundings. This was the first ride that also ended at Cyclefest, makes sense seeing how it was the first day. John Shopes Sinister Industries was showing his rad custom baggers, along with the Ariz. Bike Week Hero party happening all day at the Hideaway. At Cyclefest the Jager stage was rockin’ out with Return To Custody leading off then Pat Roberts and The Haymakers taking stage. The main Handle Bar Saloon stage had the Rock City Rebels playing all afternoon leading up to the much anticipated Miss Arizona Bike Week contest.

Preliminaries for the Miss Az Bike Week contest were held many weeks prior to the final event, narrowing it down to 10 very nervous finalists. The stress was relieved somewhat when they got to head out into the crowd and mingle before the onstage happening, it sure seemed like that Handlebar Saloon a hundred yards away from the stage got a lot of business real fast!! The contest was broken up into 4 segments with music in between. The introduction, where we got to learn a little about them, a question segment, everyone’s favorite, the bikini segment, then the announcement of the winner. It would have been nice to have been backstage for the wardrobe changes; then again, being in the “photographer’s pit” was nice also!! I’m sure glad I wasn’t a judge, there’s no way possible I could have picked one winner, and I’m sure that was the general consensus with the crowd and the tent was jammed packed! But alas, there could only be one winner, Congratulations go out to Shelley Martin Rollen for winning the crown this year!! Shelley is a very active charity fund raiser organizer and heads up the “Biker For Boobies” run every year benefitting cancer patients. YAY Shelley!! With the contest over everybody was in major party mode.

Next it was time to honor the 2012 Arizona Bike Week Hero which just so happened to be one of the offsite event organizers Buddy Stubbs. He’s a legend around here owning a Harley dealership for the last 45 years in and around the Phoenix area!! I actually remember hanging out at his dealership about 40 years ago just because it was a cool place to be. Congratulations Buddy!!! The place was really packed up now, Quiet Riot was about to hit the stage and they rocked the crowd with all the favorites!

Where am I.. oh got it Thursday the 29th, I’m tired just reliving this. The extremely popular annual TBar ride departed Cyclefest and proceeded on its way with a massive amount of riders stopping at numerous strip clubs…. errrr excuse me, Cabarets, in Scottsdale/Tempe/Phoenix. For fairly short ride in miles, it sure took the riders a long time to get back to Westworld/Cyclefest!! I went out campground wandering for awhile just to see what was happening. Here’s where I encountered the blow up pools, (some filled with water, some filled with who knows what) pool tables, horseshoes, mini wet t-shirt and bikini contests, I knew I went there for a reason. As I was wandering around, camera snapping pictures at 3 frames a second, I was also invited to eat, drink and be merry at various camps by complete strangers, but not strangers anymore. My favorite was the “Red Cup District” red solo cups decorated a huge camp and red Christmas lights adorned a (of course) red bar. It was the judges favorite also, my friends camp won the BEST CAMP trophy!! YAY, way to go!! Plus my friend Tracy won the BEST TENT CAMP trophy…. a grand slam!! Hawg Wild rocked the main stage in the afternoon and Paul Yaffe hosted a happy hour bash at the main saloon….then that night Puddle of Mudd tore up the stage! Literally..they got a little exuberant at the end because the crowd was off the hook, they kinda tossed a few amps etc, it’s all good, I heard one of them say afterwards, “sorry about that, send us a bill”

It’s Friday the 30th, or so I was told. More rides today, more music today and more party today!! Chandler Harley Davidson had their “Heroes Ride”, The Hamsters put on their “Dry Heat” run (that was an appropriate name for that day), then there was the Hideaway and Broken Spoke Gypsy Tour run. All runs left from different locations, but all ended up at Cyclefest. It was one of those days where many rode, but there were a lot of people who just mingled around event grounds, shopping, or watching the motorcycle stunt shows put featuring the YoFace stunt riders, if you ever get a chance to see their show don’t miss it, there’s some incredible, mind boggling stunts performed!! The Jager stage was jammin’ and Hardride was headlining the afternoon main stage. The campground parties and BBQs were in full swing as well with everyone gearing up to rock out to REO Speedwagon that night!!

Saturday the 31st and the people who have been staying on site are in zombie mode in the morning hours. Nothing a little food and a Bloody Mary won’t cure right? After all, guess what, there’s more runs today!! Arrowhead Harley Davidson hosted the “Hogs for Heroes” run, which benefits the families of Law enforcement officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice or are incapacitated. Then there was the 4th Annual Arizona Humane Society “Puttin’ for Pooches” ride benefitting the society, hosted by Chandler Harley Davidson. The small town of Cave Creek opened up their doors for the annual “Cave Creek Day” with happenings all over town. Arizona bike builders, Taphouse MC auction, bike shows, and plenty of food and beverage all within walking distance of each other. Paul Yaffe held his “Baddest Bagger” Bike show at Cyclefest and there were some jaw dropping bikes. Congratulations to Paul Tracy, Brian Jenkins and Tod Holley all winners in their respective class. By late afternoon people seemed to be recovered and warming up for the nights festivities. Many visited the Crusaders For The Children silent auction which was held in the main tent, while my friend Erin and I just kinda relaxed and people watched. It seemed to be the right thing to do…..TESLA was hitting the main stage in a few hours!!

Wow Sunday the 1st, I think everyone is amazed and thankful to have survived this long, it’s been a hard fought battle. Yet, it’s going to be another big day! It’s the day of the much anticipated Crusaders For The Children “Child Empowerment” ride hosted by Arrowhead Harley Davidson. I think originally it started out as just a run, then Lyla (Winter Ave Zoli) and Opie (Ryan Hurst) from the FX series Sons of Anarchy came on board to lead the ride! It went from a non escorted to a DPS/Police escorted ride in a hurry! The ride left Arrowhead HD for a short ride to Cyclefest where there was to be an autograph signing. DPS counted 1026 bikes (not sure how they did that) and most of those were two up. I was at the end spot getting ready to shoot as many pictures as I could when they rolled in, but nobody told me there were 1000+ bikes! It went off without incident and the main parking lot filled up in a hurry. “Opie and Lyla” were whisked off to get ready for the signing part. I have never seen so many people lined up in one place before, 4 abreast and as far as I could see. I’ll guesstimate that there was a minimum of 800 until the line turned the corner and out of sight. Winter and Ryan did their best to accommodate everyone, even staying longer than planned. But there was no way they could get to everyone, the line never went down! Thank you for being so gracious, fun and real, and thanks for helping out the Crusaders For The Children!! TNT an AC/DC tribute band rocked the afternoon main stage for the thousands of last day attendees, and ROCKIT they did!!

The entire 10 days of events went extremely well, riders could pick and choose what they wanted to do, ride the mountains or the desert, or town, or just hang out somewhere. The campground area was sold out a couple of weeks prior to the event, there may have been a couple of spaces in the tent area, which is where I’ll be next year! Attendance was up from last year with 60,000+ at Cyclefest alone. There some killer deals in the vendor areas and little “side shows” here and there that were quite interesting to say the least. I’d like to thank Brad Bennett and Lisa Cyr with FX Promotions in Mesa for all their hard work, and Suzy Yaffe for all your hard work!! There are many more involved of course, thank to all of you!! Brad, Lisa and Suzy seemed to be going every which way non-stop. I have to give special thanks to Lisa Cyr for taking care of us media people so well. Providing an enclosed safe haven for us to rest our weary feet, download pictures, strategize with our associates, use the wifi and enjoy the munchies. I survived on Goldfish, pretzels, trail mix, M&Ms and water for 5 days!!! Can I have a cot next year please? Oh and a golf cart would be way cool also!!

Thanks everybody for coming out and making this a memorable event it was one hella fun!! I’m looking forward to next year and visiting with all the new friends I met, and of course all my rowdy local friends!! Remember to always ride safe and watch out for the jerk who isn’t watching out for YOU!! Cya next year If not before!

Ride Safe~~Ride Free

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4,000 Riders Attend DHD’s Anniversary Party & Food Truck Rally! Visit the DHD Anniversary Party & Food Truck Rally Photo Gallery. Written by Diana Olmstead, Photos by Diana Olmstead & Robin Hudson Every year, in April, Downtown Harley-Davidson throws a huge party to celebrate their Anniversary! And every year the dealership is packed inside & out! What’s their secret to throwing successful party’s year after year? I would have to say it’s the fact that every year the theme of their party changes. Inspired by the reality that bikers always enjoy eating a good meal along with the recent craze of food trucks now dotting city streets all over our nation, DHD decide to celebrate with a food truck rally! The weather was perfect as a dozen food trucks lined the mammoth DHD parking lot serving a diverse variety of food from many ethnic backgrounds! My friend Robin and I stopped at a couple of different trucks to sample their menus. The prices were very affordable at $3-$7, the portions were huge and all of the food choices we sampled were bursting with flavor! After we grabbed a bite to eat we sat down at the tables set up directly...

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4,000 Riders Attend

DHD’s Anniversary Party

& Food Truck Rally!

Visit the DHD Anniversary Party & Food Truck Rally Photo Gallery.

Written by Diana Olmstead, Photos by Diana Olmstead & Robin Hudson

Every year, in April, Downtown Harley-Davidson throws a huge party to celebrate their Anniversary! And every year the dealership is packed inside & out! What’s their secret to throwing successful party’s year after year? I would have to say it’s the fact that every year the theme of their party changes.

Inspired by the reality that bikers always enjoy eating a good meal along with the recent craze of food trucks now dotting city streets all over our nation, DHD decide to celebrate with a food truck rally! The weather was perfect as a dozen food trucks lined the mammoth DHD parking lot serving a diverse variety of food from many ethnic backgrounds! My friend Robin and I stopped at a couple of different trucks to sample their menus. The prices were very affordable at $3-$7, the portions were huge and all of the food choices we sampled were bursting with flavor!

After we grabbed a bite to eat we sat down at the tables set up directly in front of the stage to listen to one of the best biker bands around, The Fabulous Johnsons! This talented band consists of Lynn Sorenson on bass, Jeff Kathan on drums and Michael Johnson on lead guitar! These guys have played with the best musicians and bands in the music business! The Fabulous Johnsons played a great selection of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Montrose, ZZ Top and more! Spike O’Niell emceed the party and then belted out a few tunes with the boys in the band! A special surprise was when DHD’s Service Mgr, Kevin O’Niell (Spike’s brother) jumped up on stage and sang with the band too! I had no idea that Kevin could sing, he nailed it… it must run in the family!

This event drew a crowd of all ages, from toddlers to well preserved adults! There was something for anyone of any age to enjoy! The Seattle Cossacks put on a stellar performance and the crowd, packed elbow to elbow and 2-3 deep, went wild watching them! Several giant carnival rides were set up in the parking lot for the kids & adults to enjoy! Of course my friend Robin and I had to check them out! We climbed up a huge ladder to reach the top of an inflatable slide and down we went! I screamed as I caught air but we had such a good time that we had to do it again! We then took a spin on the swings, a contraption with several swings that whizzed around and around and around…. after that ride ended we were both so dizzy we kept banging into each other as we walked across the parking lot, laughing at how silly we must’ve looked!

From there I made my way inside the dealership! Every corner of the dealership was packed with riders! Wow! But the first thing that caught my eye was the DHD Cash Cube. Riders had a chance to step inside a glass box filled with “money”, the air was then turned on and you had 20 seconds to catch as much money as possible! It sounds easy but trust me, it isn’t! But it was a heck of a lot of fun! The top 3 winners received a $300, $200 and $100 DHD Gift Card!

There was an energetic, electric vibe in the air as I stopped to check out every Department – Service, Parts, Motorclothes and their huge showroom full of Harley’s to fit anyone riding style! I admit I spent most of my time in 2 areas; the first was their Motorclothes Dept. It was so jam packed with men and women that it was impossible not to literally bump into someone. But that didn’t stop me from doing a little shopping and spending some money! The 2nd area that I spent a significant amount of time in was the showroom floor. It was there that I found the bike of my dreams and also realized that I am finally ready to part with my pride and joy that I’ve been riding for the past 15 years, a bike that was built for me at DHD by the late Russ Tom. Now, it’s not a done (bike) deal, mainly because of my schedule, but I assure you that after deadline, it will be my sole focus! While I was on the showroom floor I witnessed several bike deals in the works! As a matter of fact I’d like to congratulate my friend, Mike Mitchell for “pulling the trigger” on his new scoot!

I asked Cathy Bacon, DHD’s Events/ Marketing Mgr, if she on behalf of DHD, had any comments she’d like to share with our Quick Throttle readers. This is what Cathy had to say, “Terry Stallcop DHD’s General Mgr, would like to thank everyone who stopped by, supported and celebrated our Anniversary Party! We appreciate everyone’s friendship and patronage! We thank our HOG Chapter for all of their tons of help and a big thank you to Seattle Food Truck and all of the Food Trucks for serving up the amazing grub!”

I would like to congratulate Cathy Bacon, Terry Stallcop and the all of the DHD staff for creating and executing another fantastic, successful party attended by over 4,000 people! Well done!

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California/Southwest Motorcycle Events Calendar – May 2012 May MAY 18 BANNER, CA* 28th ANNUAL BANNER RUN CAMPOUT. Hosted by the Pioneers MC to benefit the SoCal clean and sober biker community. A family event, no G, B or A. Pre-reg: $25 single, $40 couple. At gate: $30 single, $45 couple. Kids 12 to 17: $5. Kids 11 and under: Free. Fri. only: $10. Sat. only: $20 (includes dinner, camping $10 extra). RVs: $10 extra. Cars unload and relocate to upper area parking. Run pins for the first 250. Run, raffle, 50/50, kids and bike games. Contact Eazy at hdrandyo@att.net TUCSON AZ* Zapatistas 1 Year Anniversary Party Presented by The Zapatistas. Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary with us at our club house. Food, Fun, and Music. No admission we just want to thank and party with everyone that has supported us through the past year. Hope to see you there. 6pm The Zapatistas 2903 S. Mission Road. TUCSON AZ. 520-309-0605 MAY 19 SAN MARCOS, CA* THE MAY RIDE 10TH ANNUAL—Hosted & Sponsored by Biggs Harley-Davidson–Poker Run Reg. 8:30- 10 AM $20/10 Includes breakfast, ride pins (1st 200), scenic multi-stop ride that loops back to Biggs for Party 12 Noon – 4...

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California/Southwest Motorcycle

Events Calendar – May 2012

May

MAY 18

BANNER, CA* 28th ANNUAL BANNER RUN CAMPOUT. Hosted by the Pioneers MC to benefit the SoCal clean and sober biker community. A family event, no G, B or A. Pre-reg: $25 single, $40 couple. At gate: $30 single, $45 couple. Kids 12 to 17: $5. Kids 11 and under: Free. Fri. only: $10. Sat. only: $20 (includes dinner, camping $10 extra). RVs: $10 extra. Cars unload and relocate to upper area parking. Run pins for the first 250. Run, raffle, 50/50, kids and bike games. Contact Eazy at hdrandyo@att.net

TUCSON AZ* Zapatistas 1 Year Anniversary Party Presented by The Zapatistas. Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary with us at our club house. Food, Fun, and Music. No admission we just want to thank and party with everyone that has supported us through the past year. Hope to see you there. 6pm The Zapatistas 2903 S. Mission Road. TUCSON AZ. 520-309-0605

MAY 19

SAN MARCOS, CA* THE MAY RIDE 10TH ANNUAL—Hosted & Sponsored by Biggs Harley-Davidson–Poker Run Reg. 8:30- 10 AM $20/10 Includes breakfast, ride pins (1st 200), scenic multi-stop ride that loops back to Biggs for Party 12 Noon – 4 PM. Hi-Lo hand prizes, raffles, Oppty. Drawing, Chapter Challenge, Food, Games, Prizes, Entertainment, LIVE MUSIC, Clint’s Babes and Bikes Girls! Over 40 Vendors. 5 Bands including Chuck Palumbo’s 3 Spoke Wheel. KGB Radio Booth w/ May Ride Founder Clint August, Benefit to Home Front San Diego-fully volunteer org. aiding military families of deployed troops. More info: 760-481-7300, www.biggsh-d.com SEE AD.

MESA, AZ* National Armed Forces Freedom Ride,Starts & ends @ Chester’s HD,Register:8:00 to 10:00am,$25 single $10, pass.Ceremonies 8:30 to 9:00am with Mike Broomhead & Jim Sharpe KFYI,American Legion Post 1 POW,MIA,KIA Honor Guards,Stops @ Post 9 Florence, Veterans Memorial Post 84 Sacaton,Post 91 Chandler, Post 2 Tempe,Military presentations, Vendors, Raffle, 50/50, T-shirts,Dog Tags, Ride Patches, Food, $$ prizes for Hi/Lo hand,Last bike in @ 3:00. Live music,Proceeds go to Operation Homefront Arizona. Contact Skeeter at freedomrideaz2010@gmail.com

MONTCLAIR, CA – POMONA VALLEY H-D’s HARLEY-DAVIDSON & HOT ROD SHOW- 9am-4pm – Car and Bike Show, Blood Drive , Vendors, Beer Garden, Raffles, WIN A 2012 SOFTAIL DELUXE or a cash prize. $5 donation gets you into the drawing. Proceeds go to Be the Match. More info: 909-981-9500 or www.PVHD.com Pomona Valley H-D 8710 Central Ave Montclair, CA 91763 – SEE AD

BALDWIN PARK, CA* SWAP & MEET AT LAIDLAWS and ARMED FORCES DAY BBQ—Buyers and Sellers can meet up at Laidlaw’s event 10AM-3PM to buy/sell your pre-owned Harley- with Laidlaw’s help for inspections, financing and DMV paperwork. And- Armed Forces Day BBQ– FREE FOR VETS!! 1919 Puente Ave. More info: 626-851-0412 or www.laidlawsharley.com SEE AD.

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ* 3rd Annual Moose Riders “Run 4 Kids” Poker Run. Benefiting the BHC Boy’s and Girl’s Club and Mooseheart Child City & School. Registration: 8 – 11 AM at Moose Lodge, 2620 Miracle Mile, BHC. $15/Single, $25/Two Up, includes BBQ. Lots of fun: Weenie Bite, Slo Bike Race, Raffle, 50/50, cash bar and live music by Dangerous Criminals. Breakfast available at sign in. Special raffle for 3 day 2 night vacation package. Contact Joe Monfredo at jmonfredo@frontiernet.net

SAN DIEGO, OC AND L.A. COUNTIES* Southern CA National Armed Forces FreedomRide 2012 Honoring Armed Forces Day ~ Calling all Riders/Cages to fly their American flag and ride with a group nearest to you. All ending at “After party” at American Legion Post 354 Buena Park. Visit webpage for all locations rides, fees & events Contact Lisa Rennie ca.freedomride@yahoo.com or Phone 510-302-9850

LOS ALAMITOS, CA* American Legion Riders Chapter 716, Armed Forces Day Bike Show & BBQ, “Benefiting Veterans and Organizations supporting Veterans”, Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012, Time: 11am – 4pm, Location: American Legion Post 716 3252 Florista St., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, For more information vist our website at www.alr716.com Contact Mike Estrada at pst291@yahoo.com

JEROME AZ* RUN TO THE HILLS 2. $10.00 per person camping included, age 21 and over,BYOB,300 run pins,bike show,bike games,people games,treasure hunt,fashion show,wet t-shirt contest, shuttle to and from downtown jerome, classic rock, vendors, info longhair james 928-830-6356 or email longhair@northernarizonaproductions.com

SAN BERNARDINO, CA* BIKERS RIGHTS POKER RUN – Hosted by Abate of Cal, Local 23. High hand $200, low hand $100; $15 per rider or $20 per couple. Join ABATE at registration and ride for free. Members of the Armed Forces receive an extra poker hand. Starts at Biker Supply House, 512 E. Redlands Blvd. Sign in starts at 9:30am, last bike out at 11am. Vendors, 50/50, raffle prizes, music, food and adult beverages available at the final destination. For more info contact Russ at russ@bikercrap.com

MAY 19

TEMECULA, CA* 8th ANNUAL POKER RUN HOT ROD & MOTORCYCLE RALLY to Benefit the Semper Fi Fund – All Bikes/Hot Rods Welcome, Reg. 9-11 AM at Chopper Gallery, 28860 Old Town Front St., Temecula. $20 Single/$10 Ea. Pssgr. Includes: Poker Run Entry, BBQ Lunch, Live Entertainment. Poker Run ends at rally (gates open 11 am) Wild West Arena, 32150 Grand Ave., Winchester, CA 92596. Poker Run prizes, Cash awards for Best Bike & Hot Rod Contests. Custom Harley-Davidson raffle- winner will be drawn at rally- (min. 750 tickets must be sold). Help the Semper Fi Fund Support our Wounded Warriors. More info: www.semperfifund.org or www.brotherhoodofmarineriders.org, Find us on Facebook/Brotherhood of Marine Corps Riders. SEE AD.

MESA AZ* 3rd National Armed Forces Freedom Ride Az. Starts at Chester’s Harley Davidson – 922 S Country Club Dr. in Mesa. Registration: 8:00 – 10:00 AM / Donations $25.00 single $10.00 passenger. Everyone is welcome. Opening Ceremonies 8:30 – 9:00 AM. Special Guests: Mike Broomhead, Jim Sharpe KFYI, Post 1 POW,MIA,KIA Honor Guards and Rifle Team. Last bike / vehicle out at 10:00 AM. Ride Stops: Post 9 Florance, Veterans Memorial Post 84 Sacaton, Post 91 Chandler, Post 2 Tempe,END at Chester’s, Military presentations, Guest speakers, Vendors, Raffle, 50/50, T-shirts,Dog Tags, Ride Patches, Food, cash prizes for High/Low hand. Live music all day long. Proceeds go to Operation Homefront Arizona. For more information: http://azfreedomride.webs.com/

MARTINEZ, CA* NORTHERN CA NATIONAL ARMED FORCES FREEDOM RIDE 2012 – 3RD ANNUAL VISIT AND GIVE THANKS TO OUR VETERANS – The ride will be stopping at 2 VA hospitals: Registration/signup ($25/rider $10/passenger) at 9:00 am at Martinez VA Hospital, 150 Muir Road (ride pin included). Open Ceremony starts at 9:30am. AMVETS will provide coffee and donuts. We will be riding over the Antioch Bridge, so please bring the toll fee amount of $5.00. At 10:45am we’ll depart to Mather’s VA Hospital at 10535 Hospital Way. Escort will be provided by Son’s of Liberty California Chapter from Martinez VA to Mather’s VA. For more info call Lisa at 510.302.9850 or check the website http://naffr.webs.com

SANTA YSABEL, CA* CRUZIN’ FOR THE CURE RIDING FOR THE MEMORY – This event starts at 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and is hosted by Cyclone Riders in association with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The location is The Hideout at 27413 Highway 76. The event is to support the cause for research, patient support, and create hope for a cure for this cancer. There will be raffles, food, music, and much more. For more info call Mark Kessler at 619.987.7214 or by email at mrk_ksslr@yahoo.com.

COLTON, CA* 6th Annual Ray “Eagle” Ramirez Benefit Poker Run, benefiting families of deceased bikers. A beautiful ride in the Big Bear mountains, lunch, ride pin, bike contest, bike raffle, vendors, live music & more. Presented by Roadhouse Biker Church and I.E. Black Sheep HDFC.$20 per rider. Fleming Park at La Cadena and F Street in Colton, CA. Starts at 9 AM. Contact Amy Paulsen at amy@annualeaglerun.com

MADERA, CA* 12TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA RENDEZVOUS – Huge ride-in bike show, food, beer, live music, Three Jason Pullen Stunt Shows, bikini contest, vendors, bike games, famous bike builders; Playboy models. Meet Angie Savage, Easyriders’ Topless Tech! 10am at Madera Fairgrounds, 1850 W. Cleveland Avenue. Entry fee is $20 per person. A full day of fun. For more info call Renegade Classics at 800.326.3666 or email events@renegadeclassics.com.

COTTONWOOD, AZ* 17TH ANNUAL JESTER RUN – FOR LOST BROTHERS AND SISTERS – Presented by MMA Verde Valley. Poker run, high/low hand, registration starts at 8:30am – K A Cycles (595 S. 6th St.); event starts at 9:00 am with the presentation starts at 10am, Kickstands up at 10:30am. For more info call 8-Ball at 928.202.9753, or email at 8ball@desertthunder.com, website http://www.mma-az.org

TUCSON AZ* Sho Ryders MC 9th Annual BBQ Presented by Sho Ryders MC. Come enjoy our famous BBQ and celebrate through the night with the Sho Ryders for our 9th Annual, All you can eat BBQ ( $10 donations), Bike Show, Trophies, Jumping Castle, Vendors, 50/50, Prize Raffle… and more. 12pm Redline Bar and Grill 445 W. Wetmore Rd Tucson, AZ Tipzee@ShoRyders.com
www.shoryders.com.

PRESCOTT AZ* ANOTHER LOUSY RIDE 2 Presented by American Legion Riders of Post 6. Benefits programs and charities that the Post 6 ALR sponsors. Armed Forces day, a mystery ride, door prizes, raffle prizes, silent auction, mileage guess, 50/50, breakfast available for $5 each. $15 per rider donation. Register 8 am. American Legion Post 6, 202 S. Pleasant St. Prescott, AZ Eaglerider 928.848.8359, Eaglerider@gmx.com

MAY 20

SIMI VALLEY, CA – SIMI VALLEY H-D’S METAL MAYHAM – So Cal’s Premier Biker Event! FREE ADMISSION – Harley Demo Truck, Vendors, Swap Meet, Live Music and Tommy’s Burger TRUCK. 6190 Condor Drive Moorpark, CA 93021 www.Simiharley.com 805-552-9555. SEE AD!

RENO, NV* RIDE FOR THE TaTa’S - Benefits breast cancer patients and families in the Reno/Sparks area. This event is part of Mom’s on the Run. Will begin at Pinnochios Restaurant in Reno. 5995 South Virginia St. Staging begins at 7am. Ride starts promptly at 10am. For more info contact Ride for the TaTas Board, 775-826-5151 or see www.rideforthetatas.org

ORANGE, CA* 7th Bikers Against Cancer Ride & Concert benefits cancer patients through Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation 9:30a-11:00a at Anaheim/Fullerton Harley-Davidson and Riverside Skip Fordyce(Indiana)Harley-Davidson for $10pp. 11:30 Irvine Lake food, drink, dancing Roughhouse Band – raffles through event. Contact Dan Plinski at dplinski@inlandlitho.com

MARINA DEL REY, CA* Co-Sponsored by Bella Gypsies, WMC and LA#1 HOG Ladies of Harley-All Bikes are welcome. Guys bring your gals, gals bring your guys! Join us for day of Fun, Raffles, Vendors, Workshops, Shopping, Food, Drinks & Non-Stop Music. Proceeds go to Community’s Child. Event at Bartel’s Harley Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA from 11am to 3pm. Contact Bartel’s Harley Davidson www.bartelsharley.com Phone 310-823-1112

ROCKLIN, CA* 3rd Annual Motorcycle Awareness Day, Sierra College, lot J, Rocklin, CA. Benefits local food bank & Sierra College Continuing Ed “Kids Sport Camps”. See beginner & advanced rider courses, antique motorcycle display, swap meet & vendors, ride-in bike show and more. Free admission with non-perishable food item. Contact Lorett at lorett@rwrinc.org.

MAY 26

SIERRA VISTA AZ* Memorial Day Run “S” Chapter Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets MC and Sorry Gulch Saloon Present 2012 Memorial Day Run from 4:00pm – ??? 5pm – FOOD, 6pm – LIVE Music. $5 cover. There will be special bike parking, band, & plenty of giveaways. Benefits Chaplain’s Fund. 4pm. Sorry Gulch Saloon 526 West Fry Blvd. Sierra Vista, AZ www.supersierra.com

FLAGSTAFF, AZ* Veterans serving Veterans is a non-profit group working with veterans in the Flagstaff area. They help those having no place to go and just need the support without the red tape. Most people they help are not able to trust people and we pride ourselves in being able to help in hopes of buying property in Flagstaff to build cabins for the homeless Vets. It looks like a good time, and definitely a good cause. Contact Margie F at abateaz@qwestoffice.net or Phone 602.AbateAZ (222.8329)

MAY 27

SAN DIEGO, CA* Boozefighters MC Memorial Day Run May 27, 2012. Starts at San Diego Harley Davidson, 5600 Kearny Mesa Road. San Diego, CA 92111. 11:00AM. Food, Vendors, Live Music, Prizes. Sponsored by BFMC Ch8 East SD County. Come party with the Original Wild Ones

PHOENIX, AZ* The 2012 Memorial Day Ride, on Sunday, May 27, 2012 is a ceremonial ride to honor our fallen American heroes and benefits Arizona chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion Riders Legacy Fund. Registration opens @ 2:30 PM Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson, 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd., PHX. CONCERT and AFTER PARTY @ Dillon’s Restaurant -Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Contact Amy Petrovsky at amy@sensationalevents.com or Phone 602-696-4646

MAY 28

RIVERSIDE, CA* WEST COAST THUNDER XIII Memorial Day Bike Ride – Featuring Uncle Kracker and The Farm. Parade Staging begins 6am-9am at Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson 7688 Indiana Ave Riverside, CA 92504 Ride goes to Riverside National Cemetery and Soboba Casino. More Info: www.WestCoastThunder.com or Call 800-429-4349 – SEE AD ON CA’S BACK COVER!

 

JUNE

JUNE1-3

SPARKS, NV* STREET VIBRATIONS SPRING RALLY– Metal, Music & Motorcycles on Victorian Square at Sparks, NV and John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel & Casino. Live Entertainment, Food & Beverages, Poker Runs & Walks, Vendors, Stunt Shows, Ride-In Shows & Bike Competitions, Prizes, Concerts- Register/More info: www.roadshowsreno.com

JUNE 2

LANCASTER, CA* Sierra Hwy Vagos—Right to Ride Free, Benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project, sign ups from 9am to 11am, The Trap at 2822 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA, Cost is $15 per person/$20 per couple. Scenic ride through Tehachapi Mountains and finishing at the TRAP. Live music from Johnny Mastro and the Mama’s Boys and Whiteboy James and the Blues Express. Contact stranger_socal@yahoo.com

PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ.* Join the Prescott Victory Riders at Star Island Motorsports for riding, raffles, food, music,and auction. All profit benefits the Prescott Vet’s Center. Sign up 0800.One rider $15 two$25.Ride starts 0900. Every rider receives 2 raffle tickets at sign in. 3 more given out at the intermediate stop where you can get fuel,and refreshment. Then back to StarIsland via some gorgeous scenery, and sweet twisties! Cook-out begins at noon, with music,raffle prizes,50/50 drawing,and auction to follow. Contact George Baber at deejahy@commspeed.net or Phone 928-830-4599

PLACERVILLE, CA* Sons of the american legion post 119 placerville is sponsoring an all motorcycle swap meet indoor and out door spaces.bbq beverages and full bar, 4561 greenstone rd between hwy 50 and motherlode drive info bill at btbryant@comcast.net

TEMECULA, CA* American Legion Riders Chapter 852 (Temecula/Murrieta Valley) Inaugural Poker Run. Pre-register and save $5.00 Registration 0800-0930 @ Quaid Temecula Harley Davidson 28964 Old Town Front St. Temecula Email us and we will send you a flyer/registration form. Contact Mick Sobczak at alr852tmv@gmail.com

OAKHURST, CA* 6th Annual Bike Blessing & Run, Run benefits Helping Hands Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 9:30 Free breakfast, 10:30 Bike Blessing, 11:00 Run (sign-in for run is from 9:00-11:00),Starts at Mnt. Christain Cntr, 40299 Hwy 49,Oakhurst, Calif, ends at Bass Lake, Calif, Cost for Run $20 donation, Live Music, Food, Run Pin, Raffle, 50/50. Sponsored by Bikers For Christ, Contact Mark Smith mgsmith@sti.net or see www.centralsierrabikersforchrist.com

MADERA, CA* Ride for the Cure.Benefits Children’s Hospital Central Calif. Breakfast and silent auction 7:30-9:30am ride 9:45 advance reg. $15 ,$25 couple $20.& $30 day of event incl t-shirt and breakfast. 711 Nebraska Ave Madera CA. Check presentation at hospital 1:00. Ride in the mountains. Contact Ray W Wright rwwright7@comcast.net or 559-975-7149

JUNE 3

ANAHEIM, CA – LIFESTYLE CYCLES SWAP MEET 10am-2pm – Free Admission. Harley Parts and Accessories, Food Court, Music and Entertainment, Fun and Great Deals Vendor Space Available (Fee donated to Guide Dogs of America) Lifestyles Cycles 1534 N. State College Anaheim, CA 92806- Call 714-490-0155 www.Lifestylecycles.com SEE DOUBLETRUCK AD!

VACAVILLE, CA* 18TH ANNUAL HOT RODS AND HARLEYS - ABATE of California Local 17 in conjunction with Iron Steed Harley-Davidson presents our 18th annual Ride-In Motorcycle Show/Car & Truck Show. All makes and models welcome. 12 Bike categories plus Best In Show; 5 Car and 1 Truck Category plus Best In Show. Register by 5/31/2012 and cost is $20.00; after 5/31, $25.00. Food, Fun, Drink and Prizes. Start time 9 am. Vacaville Harley Davidson 707-455-7000 Steve@ironsteedhd.com

PASO ROBLES, CA* 9th annual poker run,benifiting boys,girls club and moosehart orphanage, sign in 8-10 am at 26th and Spring st. Paso Robles…U.S.A…30.00 gets you,a BBQ,Poker hand and raffle ticket, and a great central coast ride. guylean@ (805) 466-2140 or guylene@yahoo.com

JUNE 7-9

WILLIAMS AZ* Arizona State HOG Rally 2012. The event will feature Music, Vendors, Activities, Lodging, Food, Refreshments, and Much More! For more information contact 800-258-2464 or visit www.azstatehogrally.com

JUNE 9-10

ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA – 18th ANNUAL THUNDER ON THE LOT – Presented by Antelope Valley H-D at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Sat 2pm-11pm. Sun 10am-6pm, Saturday Admission includes DOKKEN in Concert LIVE – 8pm. Motorcycle Show and Custom/Classic Car Show, 100 Mile Poker Run, 2 Concert Stages of Live Music, Raffles, Carnival, Cantina, Vendors, Food Sunday is FREE Admission www.Thunderonthelot.com SEE AD!

JUNE 9

BALDWIN PARK, CA* 8th ANNUAL NEWTON ST. MEMORIAL RIDE—Starts at LAIDLAW’S HARLEY 1919 Puente Ave. Reg. 9-11 AM $30/10, Pre-Reg. $25/10- Lunch (& pin to front rider), Police Escorted Ride to Original Mike’s in Santa Ana (100 S. Main St.) in Memory of Fallen Officer Ricardo Lizarraga, killed responding to a domestic violence call. A positive ride that donates proceeds to LA Police Officer Memorial Fdn. & Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School. All bikes, hot rods & classic cars welcome. More info: www.newtonstreetmemorialride.com, 818-400-7003 or www.laidlawsharley.com 626-851-0412 SEE LAIDLAW’S AD

TUCSON AZ* 2012 Heatstroke Presented by The Huns of the Southwest. Benefits American Diabetes Association. Gates open at 5:00 pm with drag racing, live bands & a bike & car show held at the Southwestern International Raceway (SIR). 5pm. Southwestern International Raceway (SIR) 11300 S. Houghton Rd. Tucson, AZ (520) 820-0093 www.thehunsmc.com or hffh143@aol.com

SAN DIEGO, CA* The Third Annual School Girl Run. Entry Fee Includes Poker Hand, Raffle Ticket, Breakfast, Snacks At The Stops And Entry Into The Final Party. All Riders From Last Year, Military And Clubs Attending Will Receive The Discounts details on website Sign In Is From 10am To Noon At Sweetwater Hd 3201 Hoover Ave National City, Ca 91950 Prizes Will Be Awarded For Best Hand, Low Hand, Distance Rider, Sexiest School Girl And Largest Club In Attendance And There Will Be A 50/50 Raffle Contact Pearlene Abbott at premierbikerevents@gmail.com or www.schoolgirlrun.com

JUNE 10

COVINA, CA* 3rd ANNUAL RIDER AND ME RIDE Starting at Bert’s Mega Mall 1051 N. Azusa Ave Covina, CA 91722 – Pins and Kids T-Shirt for 1st 100 to register –Ends at Pioneer Park 1360 N. Dalton Ave Azusa, CA 91702 $20= 1 Meal, Drink, Ride Pin & Kids T-Shirt. Raffles, Prizes, Games, Food- www.Riderandme.com Aztec Riders M.C. Call Primo -213-952-3090 SEE AD!

SANTA ANA, CA* 1St Annual Bikes and Bomber Sunday, June 10rd 2012 10:00 AM to Noon. Complimentary coffee & donuts, Bike Show, discounted admission to the museum, tours, “meet and greet” WWII pilots. Two of Steve McQueen’s motorcycles including 1933 Panther that in 1983 was restored for Steve by Von Dutch along with a 2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Edition.
Contact Mark Foster info@lyonairmuseum.org or see www.lyonairmuseum.org

JUNE 15-17

ELKO, NV – ELKO MOTORCYCLE JAMBOREE- 3 Days filled with Music, Riding, Shopping and FUN www.elkomotorcyclejamboree.com SEE AD

BOULEVARD, CA* Boozefighters M/C 13th Annual Overnighter @ Live Oak Springs Resort. 37820 Old Hwy 80. 60 Miles East of San Diego off Crestwood RD. $30ea/$50couple. RV Hookups thru Parks Office Only. Motorcycle/Car Parking Incl. Gates Open on 6/15 @ noon. Proceeds to Christmas w/Kids, Inc. Contact Chop chopbfmc3@yahoo.com or see www.boozefighters.com

JUNE 16

LOMA LINDA, CA* 6th Annual Keven J. Hooper Poker Run for the Kids-Benefiting the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House (LLRMH). Registration 8:00a-10:00a at the LLRMH, 11365 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354. $25 Single/$35 Double. High/Low hand payout, Chapter challenge, music, ride-in bike show, t-shirt, food, raffles, grand prize valued over $500. Sponsored by Wilden Pump, Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson, Quaid Harley-Davidson, Renegade Classics, Lucky 7 Motorsports, ABATE Local 27. Contact Karen or Clint Hooper at momkeh@aol.com

SELIGMAN, AZ* DESERT ROAD RIDERS M/C present 19th Annual Great Escape Rally. Stagecoach 66 motel exit 123 I 40. 6/15 to 6/17 gate opens noon 15th. 20.00 single 30.00 couple, poker walk, bike show, trophies, 50/50 sat dinner and live band. rooms ava contact drr m/c vendors wanted. Contact “Later” or “Jimbo” at desertroadridersmc@gmail.com or Phone 928-279-8896

TRABUCO CANYON, CA* The 4th Annl Katelynn Stinnett Natl Memorial Ride for Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness of So. California Benefits: The Raise Foundation. Reg: Glendale Harley Davidson, 3717 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 8:30am-10:30am. $20-single, $30-2up Breakfast, Ride pin, awareness ribbon, lunch tkt, free opportunity raffle tkt. 11:00am: Ride to Cook’s Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd., Trabuco Cyn, CA Live music, BBQ, Raffle, Vendors, 50/50 plus special guest speakers & more! The Peanut bikers_events@yahoo.com or see http://www.katelynnstinnettridesocal.com

SHOW LOW AZ* The Sons Of Odin M/C present Hi-Low in Show Low on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at Rumors Cocktail Lounge and the Downtown 9 Motel, 1457 E. Deuce Of Clubs, Show Low, AZ. Sign-in starts at noon. Cost is $10 per person. Hotel rooms are $36 per night for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For reservations call (928) 537-4334. Live music by Hard Ride. The Helldorado Girls will be there serving drinks. All their tips will go to the Helldorado Charity fund. There will be 50/50 drawings, door prizes, and vendors. Food is available. FMI: (928) 205-3177, (928) 386-1998, Rumors: (928) 537-3639. Email: ZoomerSOMC@cox.net.

JUNE 23

BALDWIN PARK, CA* BBQ BENEFITING the RIDE FOR AUTISM– Laidlaw’s Harley- 1919 Puente Ave. – More info: www.laidlawsharley.com or 626-851-0412. SEE LAIDLAW’S AD.

APPLE VALLEY, CA* Jason’s Custom Cycles 3rd annual open house Sat.June 23rd 2012 Chili Cook Off (Free to enter) Mild & Spicy Hand Made Trophies For The Winners in both classes Motorcycle and Classic Car Show -Hand made Trophies for 1st through 3rd- Motorcycle and Classic Car show is free to enter…We do ask, that you bring a non-perishable/canned food for our food drive…Only 10 10×10, free vendor spots left! Everyone is welcome (all ages) Call for more info. 760-961-0470 Jason or Email
wikd55@aol.com

FLAGSTAFF AZ* 3rd Annual Jim Cullen Charity Ride and Poker Run. Jim Cullen loved anything you could drive, fly or ride and even more he loved helping the community of Flagstaff. We have continued his great legacy and in true Jim Cullen fashion are having fun doing it! Registration begins at 8:00am at his favorite place, Niles Radio, at 1602 N. East Street. Kickstands up at 9:30am heading north in the direction of the Grand Canyon! Hot Rods are also welcome! For more info or to pre-register call 928-774-4621 or email us at jimcullencharityride@gmail.com . See us on Facebook at Jim Cullen Charity Ride and Poker Run!

JUNE 24

HARBOR CITY, CA* Annual South Bay HOG Chapter Peg Scrapers Ball Poker Run. Registration starts at 8am to 10am at California Harley (1517 Pacific Coast Highway). $25 rider, $10 passenger, $5 extra hand. Patch for 1st 100 to register. Last card pulled at 3pm at last destination. High hand, low hand, raffle, 50/50. Contact Jeff LaGro ajoat-mon@att.net OR Phone 310-308-0417

JUNE 30

CARSON CITY, NV* Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest. Downtown Carson City will thrill to the deep-throated vroom of motorcycle engines from 250cc to over 900cc and classic auto engines from 4 cylinder to giant V10s! Activities include: Sheriff’s Motorcycle Agility Competition, Show & Shine, Live Entertainment, Miss Legends Contest, Raffles, Cruise Parade, Elk’s Breakfast, Awards, Vendors, Food and more…Benefits Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chaps #1 & #7 and F.I.S.H. Contact Maxine at maxine@eventsnevada.com or call 775.887.1294

SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA* Presented by American Legion Riders Post 119 Benefits Veterans and the American Legion and other Veteran’s Programs. Ride with us through the Beautiful Mother Lode Gold Country, ending at the New American Legion Hall in Shingle Springs. High/Low hand awards, Raffle and 50/50 Live Music, Vendors, Chapter Challenge. Run pins to first 200 $20 Registration per rider $30 two up Includes tri-tip BBQ lunch Registration 9-11:00am American Legion Hall – 4561 Greenstone Rd Raffle 50/50 at 3:00
Contact Harland Dains harland@wildwindows.net or call 530.622.0938

SIMI VALLEY, CA* The Live Ride Christian Church. 11th “BLESSING OF THE BIKERS” 12-4PM SAT 6/30/2012. BFC Full Throttle Band, Free BBQ, Children’s Activities, Free Raffle prizes, Vendors, Celebrity mc – Mickey Jones, 6245 Sylvan Dr. Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-306-0042 or see www.liveride.org 805-306-0042

 

JULY

JULY 1

IRVINE, CA* 15th ANNUAL RIP’S B.A.D. RIDE Bikers Against Diabetes. Presented by American Diabetes Association. Ride begins at 9 Start Sites, at 8am. START SITE RIDERS GET FREE DOO RAG. Ride from 1) Bartels H-D Marina Del Rey, 2) Quaids H-D Loma Linda and 3) Quaids Temecula, 4) Los Angeles H-D of Anaheim in Fullerton, 5) Westminster H-D – Westminster, 6) Swallows Inn -San Juan Capistrano, 7) Del Amo Motorsports Redondo Beach, 8) Biggs H-D- San Marcos, 9) Berts Mega Mall –Covina, CA – Culminates on The Orange County Great Park- Irvine, CA (Former El Toro Marine Base) $20 Minimum Donation includes Admission to Event & Concerts, Commemorative Ride Pin, Drink Ticket, Free Water, FREE PARKING – 3 KILLER BANDS – “Z” ZZ TOP Tribute Band, Keston and The Rhythm Killers, and the Full Throttle Band. Gourmet Food Trucks by Food Smack Down of The Food Network. Chapter Challenge, Free Health Screening with MD’s. 10am- 4pm – 6950 Marine Way Irvine, CA 92618 – Off Sand Canyon at the 5 & 405 Fwy’s. Look for the big, orange balloon! www.RipsBADRIDE.com SEE AD!

JULY 7

BALDWIN PARK, CA* 77th STREET TRIBUTE RIDE– Starts at Laidlaw’s Harley 1919 Puente Ave. – 9-11 AM Reg. $45 Rider/$50 Couple on Same Bike, PRE Reg- $35/40 Couple same bike. Ride to Original Mike’s- 100 S. Main St. Santa Ana. Tribute Ride for Fallen Police Officers. All bikes & hot rods welcome. More info 213-473-4827, www.77thtributeride.com or www.laidlawsharley.com 626-851-0412 SEE LAIDLAW’S AD.

JULY 13-15

KLAMATH FALLS, OR – RIP CITY RIDERS – 5th Annual SUMMER FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL- VETS PARK – Largest Bike Rally in Southern OR – Bike Show & Games, Live Bands, Poker Run, Vendors, Spectacle of Bikes Parade, Benefits SOYSC – Southern OR Youth Sports Connection 541-497-3978 www.ripcityridersoregon.com

JULY 22
CALABASSAS, CA* LOS ANGELES CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW & Concours d’ Elegance – 2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its 21-year tradition on as the premier outdoor streetbike event in America with top Celebrity Builders, the upscale Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance at a new location the Calabasas Country Club. Includes Top
Name Builders, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, live Calendar Girl Music, premier of the new 2013 FastDates.com Calendars. $20 Admission, $30 Admission with Lunch, Free Parking. Pre Purchase Tickets on www.FastDates.com.

JULY 28

BALDWIN PARK, CA* CENTURY ROLLING THUNDER BENEFIT RIDE— Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson, 1919 Puente Ave. Save the Date for More Info TBA, check www.laidlawsharley.com or 626-851-0412. SEE LAIDLAW’S AD.

STOCKTON, CA*Presented by Too Much Fun Club. Benefits Stockton Summer Swim League. Food, Live Music, and Too Much Fun. Hi/Low Hand Awards, 50/50, and Raffles. $25 per person. Includes T-shirt, Lunch, & Poker Hand. Sign in 9am-11am Eagle’s Nest Harley Davidson 13900 Harlan Rd, Lathrop CA 95330 Camping, RV Spots & Cottages Available @ Windmill Cove. Call (209) 948-6995 Contact Brian at tmfc165@gmail.com

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Northwest Motorcycle Events Calendar May 2012 IF YOU DON’T SEE YOUR EVENT, IT’S BECAUSE YOU DID NOT NOTIFY US! CONTACT US DIRECTLY WITH DETAILS OF YOUR EVENT: nw@quickthrottle.com or mail to: Quick Throttle NW, Box 2241, Port Orchard, WA. 98366 or Fax To: 360 769 0441 Please do not phone events in. ALL LISTING ARE FREE. Submission deadline is the 12th of each month. PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT update this calendar online between issues. May MAY 17-20 WA* ALL CITY CRUSADE. MidnightCryChurch, 210 Ave B, Snohomish. 7pm, 5pm 20th. Christian Crusaders Ministry.  Info: Pastor Dean, 360 563 0471 MAY 19 WA* 100 MILE CHILD ABUSE AWARNESS RIDE EVENT. Benefits BACA Apple Valley Ch. Reg 930am. $15/5. Bikerstown USA, 1016 Cresent ST, Wenatchee. Kat kat@bacarr.com 509 679 6277 MAY 19 WA* 100 MILE BACA PUGET SOUNDCHAPTER RIDE. Free ride, $25 for awesome t-shirt. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 info: Ali odat@bacaps.com  206 979 6797  www.bacaworld.org MAY 19 WA* JRMC 3rd ANNUAL “SHUT UP, LET’S RIDE.” 10AM. Donation. Contests, Prizes. All welcome. Capt Jacks, 13501 valley Ave E, Sumner. Info: 206 307 4422 or www.jollyrogersmotorcycleclub.org MAY 19 MT* 2ND ANNUAL S.M.E.G MOTORCYCLE SHOW. 11am-8pm. $10. Customs, classics, 2012s,...

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Northwest Motorcycle Events Calendar

May 2012

IF YOU DON’T SEE YOUR EVENT, IT’S BECAUSE YOU DID NOT NOTIFY US! CONTACT US DIRECTLY WITH DETAILS OF YOUR EVENT:

nw@quickthrottle.com or mail to: Quick Throttle NW, Box 2241, Port Orchard, WA. 98366 or Fax To: 360 769 0441

Please do not phone events in. ALL LISTING ARE FREE. Submission deadline is the 12th of each month. PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT update this calendar online between issues.

May

MAY 17-20

WA* ALL CITY CRUSADE. MidnightCryChurch, 210 Ave B, Snohomish. 7pm, 5pm 20th. Christian Crusaders Ministry.  Info: Pastor Dean, 360 563 0471

MAY 19

WA* 100 MILE CHILD ABUSE AWARNESS RIDE EVENT. Benefits BACA Apple Valley Ch. Reg 930am. $15/5. Bikerstown USA, 1016 Cresent ST, Wenatchee. Kat kat@bacarr.com 509 679 6277

MAY 19

WA* 100 MILE BACA PUGET SOUNDCHAPTER RIDE. Free ride, $25 for awesome t-shirt. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 info: Ali odat@bacaps.com  206 979 6797  www.bacaworld.org

MAY 19

WA* JRMC 3rd ANNUAL “SHUT UP, LET’S RIDE.” 10AM. Donation. Contests, Prizes. All welcome. Capt Jacks, 13501 valley Ave E, Sumner. Info: 206 307 4422 or www.jollyrogersmotorcycleclub.org

MAY 19

MT* 2ND ANNUAL S.M.E.G MOTORCYCLE SHOW. 11am-8pm. $10. Customs, classics, 2012s, fashion show, music, bike rodeo, more. Flathead Co Fairgrounds, 265 N. Meridian Rd, Kalispell. www.smeg406.com or facebook 406 857 3119

MAY 19

OR* 1ST ANNUAL 100 MILE CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS RUN. Reg 10am. $20/25. raffles, prizes, 50/50. By Blue Mt BACA. Cadillac Jack’s B&G, 1703 SW Emigrant Ave, Pendleton. blackjack@bacamc.com or 541 310 8355

MAY 19

WA* 10TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE BORDER, “VETS HELPING VETS.” By Columbia River HOG. Leaves 10am. Reg 730am. $10/5. pins, raffle. 150 miles. Food Pavilion West, 149 Easy St, Wenatchee. info: Larry 509 393 9980 screamhog05@frontier.com

MAY 19

OR* 1ST ANNUAL “LET IT RIDE” POKER RUN & MOTORCYCLE SHOW AT RHODY DAYS. Run 10am-12 noon. $5 hand. Show 12 – 5pm. Awards 5 categories, concerts, more. Reg at Beachcomber Tavern, Old Town Florence & Three Rivers Casino & Hotel. 541 266 7051 www.hdcoosbay.com

MAY 19

ID* ABATE OF N. IDAHO 21ST ANNUAL FREEDOM RIDE. 10am. $15. raffles, 50/50, meal. Lawrence’s Motorcycles, 1704 N. Govt Way. Info: Joe 609 709 0929

MAY 19

WA* B.A.C.A. RIDE. 12noon. Sound Harley-Davidson, 16212 Smokey Point Blvd, Marysville, WA, 360 454 5000, www.soundharley.com

MAY 20

WA* SNOHOMISH CO AMIGOS RIDES TO BIKE SHOW. Starts Harvey’s Tavern and The Longhorn Tavern. Open 930 for food. Edmonds & Smokey Point. Info: amigofox@msn.com 425 315 5908

MAY 20

WA* 6TH ANNUAL MT ST HELENS MEMORIAL RIDE. 930am. No fee. All welcome. Ride in memory of 57 people killed in 5-18-1980 eruption. Starts at Gateway Food & Fuel, 1178 Mt St Helens Way NE, Castle Rock. Gathering after at Hardtails B&G, Kelso. Info: Brian 253 209 2439 k7yoh@yahoo.com

MAY 20

WA* 16th ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW by Sky Valley ABATE in HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SNOHOMISH. Live music, vendors, great bike show, SEATTLE COSSACKS, more. Info: 360 568 7820 or www.skyvalleybikeshow.com

MAY 20

WA* EAGLE LEATHER RIDE. 10am. Bkfst, lunch, surprises. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 sign-up www.eagleleather.com (See AD Pg. 1)

MAY 22-23

WA* VICTORY FACTORY DEMO TRUCK HERE. Test ride all new Victory motorcycles.11AM-8PM. Factory reps, food, more. Cliff’s Cycle Ride at 6pm on the 23rd. Cliff’s Cycle Center, 1200 Charleston Beach Rd Hwy 304, Bremerton, WA 360 377 5568 www.cliffscyclecenter.com (See AD PG 16)

MAY 23

WA* JUST US GIRLS GARAGE PARTY. 6-8PM. Free event. RSVP (see ad pg )Downtown Harley-Davidson, 3715 East Valley RD, Renton, WA. 425 988 2100 www.downtownhd.com

MAY 26

OR* COASTLINE EXPRESS POKER RUN BENEFITS ST JUDE’S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Reg 9-10am, $20. BFC/BBQ, auction, entertainment, 50/50/ great prizes, more. 1st ride out 1030am Red Lion, Coos Bay, last ride in 2pm Hwy 101 H-D. Lee 541 297 8202 www.hdcoosbay.com

MAY 26

WA* THE UNFORGOTTEN, RUN TO TAHOMA III MEMORIAL SERVICE. 10:45am. Unclaimed remains of veterans escorted to Tahoma National Cemetery. Leaves from Kitsap Coroner’s Office, 5010 Linden, West Bremerton. C.V.I. Ch 5.

MAY 27

WA* ANNUAL FRED ROSS MEMORIAL RIDE. Legend Harley-Davidson, 9625 Provost Rd NW, Silverdale, WA. 360 698 3700. www.legendharleysilverdale.com (see ad pg )

MAY 28

WA* 25TH ANNUAL THUNDER RUN. $10 donation benefits Fisher House. 2 locations going to WA State Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall for ceremony. Sign up at 0930. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 and Northwest Harley-Davidson, 8000 Freedom Lane NW, Lacey, WA. 1 800 694 6447. www.nwharley.com

MAY 28

WA* A DAY OF REMEMBERANCE BY IRON SAINTS MC & COMBAT VETERANS UNITED MC. 10am. Free to public. Food, music & sharing stories. Sarg Hubbard Memorial Plaza, 111 S 18thSt, Yakima. info: mike.brown@us.army.mil

 

JUNE

JUNE 1 – 3

ID* 23RD ANNUAL SPRING OPENER BY N. ID. ABATE. MRO members $20, non $25 before 5-20. Gate: Members $30, non $35. rodeo, raffles, music, vendors, camping, games, more. Over 21 only. Pines RV Park, 4510 Hwy 6, Harvard, Idaho. abateofnorthidaho@gmail.com or Paul 208 769 7048

JUNE 2

WA* 5TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY. Legend Harley-Davidson, 3013 G.S. Center Rd, Wenatchee, WA 509 662 3434

JUNE 2

WA* 5TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES. 11am. $10 donation for Center Valley Pet Rescue. Sponsor Gray Wolf Ranch Wolfpack. Snax, momento, Hood Canal ride. All welcome. Fort Warden State Park, Port Townsend. Info: lisa@graywolfranch.com

JUNE 3

WA* 3RD ANNUAL BENEFIT RIDE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Reg 11am. $20. $30 w/tshirt. Free hot dogs. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499. Prereg at sixty_five_roses_ali@yahoo.com or Ali 206 979 6797

JUNE 7

WA* NEW BIKE BUYERS NIGHT. 5-7pm. Tacos, music. Legend Harley-Davidson, 9625 Provost Rd NW, Silverdale, WA. 360 698 3700. www.legendharleysilverdale.com

JUNE 9

WA* MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO LEAVENWORTH FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS. Exciting live demonstrations at the firehouse. Parking available. Every hour 11am-3pm. Food sale. Plan a ride to Leavenworth Fire district 3. info: Doc 425 330 1711 or docelsea@gmail.com

JUNE 10

WA* RATTLESNAKE 1000 IRON BUTT RIDE. 4AM. $35-$45. all makes & models. Desert Valley Power Sports, 325 Merlot Dr, Prosser. Call for info and rules, etc. Pat 509 786 0260

JUNE 14 – 16

WA* ABATE OF WA SPRING OPENER 2012. advance tickets $30 member, $35 non. Gate $35 member, $40 non. Bands, bike games, bike show, more. 21 & over, NO pets. Camping, 50/50, raffle. Silver Ridge Ranch, 182 Silver Ridge Ranch Rd, Easton. www.SpringOpener.com 253 678 1713

JUNE 16

WA*2nd ANNUAL ALDERHOUSE FATHER’S DAY RIDE. ALEXANDER PARK,Chehalis. 360 269 5480

JUNE 16

WA* 7TH ANNUAL DAM CHARITY RIDERS FUNDRAISER FOR “YOUTH OUTDOORS UNLIMITED.” 9am. Lunch, raffles. Broadway B&G, Moses Lake. www.damcharityriders.com 509 770 4021

JUNE 16

WA* NO RIDER LEFT BEHIND RIDE BY THE WARRIOR BROTHERHOOD. Reg 8:15 am. $15/5. Bkfst $5. lunch, music, raffles, 50/50. JR’s Hideaway, 22540 NE Rt 3, Belfair. wbvmcbone@gmail.com or T-Bone 775 240 9571

JUNE 17

WA* FATHERS DAY RIDE. 3 PM. Legend Harley-Davidson, 3013 G.S. Center Rd, Wenatchee, WA 509 662 3434

JUNE 21

WA* 5TH ANNUAL BIG “O” RIDE. $10. reg 0630. Mt Ranier ride. Lotsa prizes. BENEFITS FOOD BANK. Lions Field, 1 mi South of Orting. www.thebigoride.com

JUNE 22 – 24

WA* C.F. RUN & FLAT MATTRESS CAMPOUT. RVs, tents, camping, motels near-by, bands, bike games, poker run, food, more. Info: Paul 360 581 6321 gibdad1@yahoo.com

JUNE 23

OR* CANCER BENEFIT POKER RUN. $10. 10am. 50/50, raffle, $500 prize money! Community Cancer Ctr, 2880 NW Stewart Pkwy. Info: Ben 541 673 4954 bentfuel@msn.com

JUNE 23

WA* SAVE THE BOOBIES POKER RUN. 9am. $20. scenic 60 mi ride, BBQ, raffles, 50/50. bike or cage. Legend Harley-Davidson, 9625 Provost Rd NW, Silverdale, WA. 360 698 3700. www.legendharleysilverdale.com info Julie juliemarfut@hotmail.com 360 620 0978

JUNE 23

WA* BENEFIT RUN & BIKE SHOW SUPPORTING DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS. 9am. $10/15. Northwest Harley-Davidson, 8000 Freedom Lane NW, Lacey, WA. 1 800 694 6447. www.nwharley.com

JUNE 24

WA* CHILDREN’S RIDE FOR SEATTLE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. 10am. $30. motorcycle show, games, vendors, food, H-D auction, more. Check entertainment schedule. Multiple dealer starting locations. www.childrens-ride.com (See AD Pg 12)

JUNE 24

WA* WARRIOR BROTHERHOOD VMC CH B POKER RUN. Benefits “Hearts Toward Home” for trauma survivors. Reg 930am. $15/$5. Hi/lo, 50/50, raffle, prizes. Sound Harley-Davidson, 16212 Smokey Point Blvd, Marysville, WA, 360 454 5000, www.soundharley.com info: wbvmctaz@gmail.com

JUNE 29 & 30

OR* 12TH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE RUN BY HWY 101 H-D. $70. chance to win a Harley, 50/50, show & shine, raffle, Sat show & dinner, pin & T, more. Mill Casino, Coos Bay. Reg 541 266 7051 or www.hdcoosbay.com (See AD Pg. 27)

JUNE 30

WA* PETS FOR VETS RUN BY BROTHERS IN ARMS MC. 10am. $15/$10. food & entertainment. The Stump B&G, 19711 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington. Info: Renegade 360 679 0598 or Sensei mcnutthouse85@gmail.com

JUNE 30

WA* ANNUAL SALMON RUN BY VIET NAM VETS/LEGACY VETS MC & SUQUAMISH WARRIORS. $10/$15. 0930. Salmon BBQ lunch, vendors, music, games, more. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 info: http://vietnamvetsmc.org or dougwvnv@gmail.com

 

JULY

JULY 1

WA* “ALIEN INVASION” BY AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS. Hilarious event! BBQ. Northwest Paintball Park, Bremerton. Details: 360 377 0398 or www.northwestpaintballpark.org

JULY 7 & 8

WA* 9TH ANNUAL POLICE / LAW ENFORCEMENT RIDE. Dinner banquet, prizes, raffle, entertainment. Tacoma Police H Q, 3701 Pine St, Tacoma. Info: www.waroddawgs.com

JULY 13-14

WA* SEASIDE MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL. Reg $15, add’l hand $5. Poker run, poker walk, contests, bike show, vendors, much more. Benefits local food bank. Vendors wanted. Info: Bob 503 298 3470 (See AD Pg. 25)

JULY 13-15

OR* RIP CITY RIDERS SUMMER FUN RUN & FESTIVAL Vet’s Park, Klamath Falls, OR. Bike Show, Bike Games, Live Bands, Vendors, Concessions, Silent to live auctions, Spectacle of bikes parade & more. INFO: 541-497-3978 or www.ripcityridersoregon.com (See AD Pg 39)

JULY 13-15

OR* 2ND ANNUAL BLUE PINE RALLY BY AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS. Show & shine, bike games, poker run, dinner & dance. Benefits military vets. Various locations & times. See website for details. American Legion, 301 Fir St, La Grande. www.alpost43riders.org

JULY 13-15

OR* GOOD VIBRATIONS. MUSIC, MOTORCYCLES, MALT, MERLOT. Entertainment, food, poker runs, walks, stunt show, competitions, lots more. Register: www.roadshowsreno.com Salem/Keizer. (See AD Pg 13)

JULY 14

WA* 10TH ANNUAL ANGEL RIDE FOR PEDIATRIC HOSPICE. Leaves 10am. $20/$10. 50/50, prizes, incl lunch. Buzz Inn, 17216 Smokey Pt Dr, Arlington. Patrick 425 293 3303 or www.facebook.com/angelrideforhospice

JULY 15

“RIDIN’ FOR ROVER” RIDE FOR HOMELESS PETS. Benefits POPP (Pet Overpopulation Prevention) 9am. $20/15. Save a life. Prizes & Dairy Queen meal. Full Throttle Motorcycle Accessories, 135 Vista Way, Kennewick. Prereg: www.popptricities.org/calendar.htm

JULY 15

WA* THUNDERING ANGELS MC 6TH ANNUAL BURGERS, BIKERS & BABES RALLY AT TRIPLE XXX DRIVE IN. 9am – 4pm. Bike judging, bands, burger eating contest, STUNT TEAM, great food, vendors, more. 98 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah. info@thunderingangels.com (See AD Pg 21)

JULY 21

WA* DESCENDANTS OF 51 RUN. 10am. TBA, Olympia. Info: 360 790 7306 www.doa51.com

JULY 21

WA* 2ND ANNUAL RED, WHITE & BLUE RALLY FOR FISHER HOUSE, JBLM by Veterans Allegiance VMC, & Marine Corps MC. 9AM. Bkfst $6, hand $10. 50/50, raffle, band. Rock The Dock, Tacoma. coordinator@veteransallegiance.net 360 689 9992

JULY 21

WA* PUYALLUP LIONS CLUB POKER RUN. 8am. Prereg $25, day of $30. BBQ, raffles, prizes, T-shirt. Benefits diabetes, sight & hearing projects. Destination Harley-Davidson, 2302 Pacific HWY east, Fife, WA. 253 922 3700 info: Ken 253 848 2447
Reg: www.puyalluplions1954.com

JULY 21-22

WA* 2012 CONGA FOR THE CAUSE. Leaving from several locations to raise $$ for cancer research. National Breast Cancer Foundation. For registration & details go to: WWW.NWCONGA.COM

JULY 26-28

ID* CRUISER’S ANNUAL MINI-STURGIS RALLY. BANDS, CAMPING, VENDORS, MORE. Post Falls. Info: cruisers@roadrunner.com 208 773 4706

JULY 26-29

WA* 24TH ANNUAL SUN & SURF RUN. 1201PM. All charity event. Bands, food, concerts, auctions, contests, 90+ vendors, stunt teams, poker run, lots more at the shore! Downtown Ocean Shores. Info: Carol 206 953 7918 or carol@the-webmistress.com

JULY 27-29

WA* 10TH ANNUAL TUMBLEWEED RUN BY GREAT NW HOG CH. Benefits local charities. Bike rally, show & games, music, parade, prizes, poker run, more. Fri 10am. Reg on line: www.tumbleweedrun.net info: Rick 425 327 5088. location Hwy 20 Winthrop.

JULY 28

WA* 3RD ANNUAL YELLOW RIBBON TROOP SUPPORT POKER RUN. $20/$15. Scenic back roads, bkfst, lunch, band, lotsa prizes, party. www.swcommunitytroopsupport.com or 360 202 8128

JULY 28

OR* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 32 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN. 0900. American Legion Hall, 826 W. Main St, Cottage Grove. www.post32.org or 541 914 9223

 

AUGUST

AUG 3 & 4

WA* BACKYARD BLUES BASH. $55. Camping, many bands. No pets please. Pine Springs Resort, HWY 97, Goldendale. 509 773 4434 www.pinespringsresort.net (See AD Pg 30)

AUG 4

OR* 34TH ANNUAL RUN TO THE COAST. 10am. $10/$5. beautiful ride thru redwoods. By ABATE of OR Josephine CO. Wilderville Store, Redwood Hwy & Fish Hatchery, west of Grants Pass, Wilderville. Info: Spanky 541 659 8715 freefliterfly@msn.com www.abateoforegon.net

AUG 12

WA* CHRIST’S DISCIPLES MC & SCOOTER’S BIKE SHOW. 1PM. Ride-in bike show, cash prize, vendors, food, band. All welcome. Scooter’s B&G, 1107 N. Pacific Ave, Kelso. Info: CD Jim 360 423 1823 www.christsdisciples.com

AUG 17

OR* S.O.S. WOLF CREEK CAMPOUT. 9am. $25 ABATE members, $30 non. $15 Sat day pass. Bike games, vendors, poker run, band. No pets, fireworks, firearms, no hook-ups.Wolf Creek CO Park, exit 76 off I-5, Wolf Creek. Info: Spanky 541 659 8715 www.abateoforegon.net

AUG 17 – 19

WA* NORTHWEST CLASSIC MC PRO MOTO MOTORCYCLE RODEO. $10. FAMILY FRIENDLY. Team & individual events, prizes, more. From Hwy 395, go west at John’s auto, go ¼ mi to Clayton Fairgrounds, Clayton. Info: Bootmaker 509 294 1249 or www.nwclassicmotorcycleclub.com

AUG 17-19

OR* 6TH ANNUAL BRONZE BIKE MOTORCYCLE RENDEZVOUS IN JOSEPH. 541 398 1142 www.bronzebikerally.com (See AD Pg 31)

AUG 24-26

WA* SUMMER SHAKEDOWN VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL AT LEMAY. Judged show, movies, swap meet, demos, bands, panel discussions, more. Sunday RIDE TO RANIER. LeMay America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St, Tacoma. 877 902 8490 www.lemaymuseum.org

AUG 25

OR* 8TH ANNUAL “HELPING US DO WHAT WE DO” POKER RUN by THE VETERANS MC. Benefits vet charities. 0930. $15 donation. Food, music, drawing. (21 & over) The Horseshoe B&G, 27534 S. Hwy. 213, Mulino. Info: Squire gsquire69@gmail.com

https://woundedwarriorproject.org

 

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 8

WA* MASON COUNTY ABATE 5th ANNUAL CHARTER RUN. $15. Starts at Spencer Lake Bar & Grill, 1180 E. Pickering Rd, Shelton, WA. Reg 9:30am, last bike out 11am. www.abate-wa-masonco.org

 

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY

COMBAT VETERANS UNITED
First Mondays meetings
Info: Mothergoose 1 509 460 0015, Yakima

TUESDAY

BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA)
Puget Sound Chapter meets 2nd Tues, each month
King County Chapter meets 3rd Tues, each month
Lake Washington Chapter meets 2nd Tues, each month
Info: 253 228 6687 bearcat@bacakc.com

THURSDAY

B.A.C.A. Apple Valley Chapter  
Every 3rd Thurs. 7pm
Douglas Co P.U.D.
1151 Valley Mall Pkwy, E. Wenatchee.

B.A.C.A. Blue MT CH.
1st Thursday
630pm Sheri’s, Pendleton, OR
541 310 8355 blackjack@bacabmc.com

THURSDAY BIKE NIGHT
Junction Sports Bar & Grill
21000 Old Hwy 99 SW
Grand Mound, WA
360 273 7586
www.meetatthejunction.com

TACO THURSDAYS
Manchester Pub
2350 Colchester Dr. E,
Manchester, WA
360 871 2205

UNCLE SAM’S AMERICAN B&G
Tacos all day, band
16003 Pacific Ave
Spanaway, WA
253 507 7808

BLUE MT BACA
1st Thursday 630pm
Sheri’s, Pendleton, OR
541 310 8355

THUNDER THURSDAYS
Cruisers Biker B & G
Post Falls, ID
(starts Apr 26)
www.cruisersstateline.com

TACO THURSDAYS 5pm.
Legend Harley-Davidson,
9625 Provost Rd NW
Silverdale, WA. 360 698 3700.
www.legendharleysilverdale.com

THURSDAY BIKE NIGHTS
Rock the Dock – Tacoma Waterfront
Begins Thursday, June 21st –

SAT & SUN

BIKERS FIGHTING CANCER
N.Sound Chapter meets 2nd Sat
S. Sound Chapter meets 2nd Sun
www.bikersfightingcancer.org

SINISTER SATURDAYS
LEGEND H-D – Silverdale
www.legendharley.com

Hot Dogs & Chili
Columbia Harley-Davidson,
2nd SATURDAYS 10am-2pm
1314 NE 102nd ST, Vancouver, WA.
360 695 8831

BIKER FRIENDLY CHURCHES

SUNDAY
Midnight Cry Biker Church 5pm
Assoc of Christian Crusader Ministry
210 Ave B, Snohomish, WA 360 563 0471
www.midnightcrychurch.com

MARANATHA
27405 216th Ave, SE
Maple Valley, WA 425 432 8

CITI POINT CHURCH
830 N. 16 st, Mount Vernon, WA

GOSPEL OUTREACH MINISTRY
Joseph, Oregon
541 398 1142

CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTERS
253 943 2400
33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way
13000 21st DR. SE, Everett
6575 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
2139 Fern Street
Walla Walla, WA 98362
509-529-1281

Check your local dealers—Many have BBQs, Mystery Rides, Bands, Etc.

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Story by Ray Seidel, photos courtesy of FX We catch up with the cast for some Q&A at PaleyFest for an off-season update. On hand are series creator Kurt Sutter (Otto), Katey Sagal (Gemma), Theo Rossi (Juice), Tommy Flanagan (Chibs), Dayton Callie (Chief  Unser),  David  “DL”  Labrava  (Happy),  Michael  Ornstein (Chucky), and Emilio Rivera (Alvarez). Q: Kurt, how did you get started with SONS OF ANARCHY? Kurt: I spent some time with a club and soaked up “the life” a little bit, and started doing some research on clubs, and after the research some of the ideas started falling from the sky, and it was over the course of an afternoon the idea of a series and show kind of happened, and we ran it from there. Q: Around this time HBO was working on a motorcycle club drama “The 1%.” Were you aware of that and trying to beat them to the punch? Kurt: [Smiles] “It’s not TV, it’s HBO.” Michael: They were mopeds. Kurt: We were aware very aware. We pitched the show to HBO. It was a very odd meeting and ultimately I realized why. Everyone was aware of that. But everyone was moving forward, and weren’t...

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We catch up with the cast for some Q&A at PaleyFest for an off-season update. On hand are series creator Kurt Sutter (Otto), Katey Sagal (Gemma), Theo Rossi (Juice), Tommy Flanagan (Chibs), Dayton Callie (Chief  Unser),  David  “DL”  Labrava  (Happy),  Michael  Ornstein (Chucky), and Emilio Rivera (Alvarez).

Q: Kurt, how did you get started with SONS OF ANARCHY?

Kurt: I spent some time with a club and soaked up “the life” a little bit, and started doing some research on clubs, and after the research some of the ideas started falling from the sky, and it was over the course of an afternoon the idea of a series and show kind of happened, and we ran it from there.

Q: Around this time HBO was working on a motorcycle club drama “The 1%.” Were you aware of that and trying to beat them to the punch?

Kurt: [Smiles] “It’s not TV, it’s HBO.”

Michael: They were mopeds.

Kurt: We were aware very aware. We pitched the show to HBO. It was a very odd meeting and ultimately I realized why. Everyone was aware of that. But everyone was moving forward, and weren’t quite sure if there was going to be room for TWO shows, and we F***ING won!

Q: What did you learn from THE SHIELD, and what you brought from that to SONS?

Kurt: Everything. I credit Shawn Ryan all the time. I came into that process really rare, and just out of control. And Shawn’s such a great mentor and decent man – and kind of able to point my energy in the right direction. And as a result of that I felt I was able to contribute a lot to that show, and being on for seven seasons, at least make it as f***ed up as possible.

Q: Michael, you bring a lot of comic relief to the SONS. Chucky’s fingers were cut off because of “excessive masturbation.”

Michael: Well, it’s something to do, right? He met Otto in prison. He probably never had a home, ever, and probably never had a friend. Now he’s got friends, and a home. And I think that’s whereit’s at.

Q: David, you were hired as a technical advisor, and now, also writer and actor. How did that come to be?

DL: I met Kurt, he gave me a chance, and I’m forever grateful. I’m having a ball, I’m living the dream.

Q: Did you aspire to be an actor?

DL: I think every American wants to be an actor.

Kurt: We tapped into DL’s experience and love of the life. He’s an incredibly passionate dude, and very helpful in opening up that world for me and letting me see that side of the life. And I had that character in mind for awhile. And I know DL is a writer, and people ask me “What do you do to become a writer?” My feedback is always the same – writers write. It’s like every douche bag in this town, er, sorry, every “aspiring writer in this town” has a screenplay in his back seat, and it doesn’t make you a writer.  Writers write, and that’s what DL does, and he writes every day, which is why we gave him the opportunity to write. [episode 10, season 4] and he did a great job, and I have no doubt he’ll be successful at it.

Q: David, what would you like to see Happy do in season 5?

DL: Kill, kill, kill.

Q: Dayton, tell us about Chief Unser a little bit. He’s been in the Son’s pockets for many years. Was it bad for Charming or good for Charming?

Dayton: When you watch the first episode, were there any problems?

Kurt: I agree with Dayton. I never considered Unser to be in the pocket of anybody. He and Clay always had this understanding. And it wasn’t about being on the payroll as much as this is what we’re going to do to keep this town safe. It was more about being an alliance than being in their pocket. Ultimately it was through friendship, and then betrayal.

Dayton: He wants the town to work. And stuff happens, and he put out fires. Obviously he has great affection for Gemma; he’s seen her grow up. No, don’t read anything into that – it would never occur to Kurt’s mind.

Kurt: I just assume everybody wants to f*** my wife. [Grins}

Q: Kurt, do you think the Sons are good or bad for Charming?

Kurt: BAD. [Grins] The thing they’ve been able to do is keep it safe. But I think as times change Clay has not been able to adapt to that. He needs to stop time, or reverse time, or bring it back to where it was. And ultimately it is his downfall. You know, in the long run, I don’t think any relationship based on deception is good for anyone or anything.

Q: Tommy, let’s talk about Chibs. He seems extremely devoted to Jax. As Jax moves up he’ll move up as well. Can you talk about that relationship a little bit?

Tommy: I think Clay found me when I was young. Took me off the street, introduced me to the Club, kind of a father figure. And Jax was just a kid when I joined the Club – and he’s always been like my son. So I’m sort of torn between the father, and the son.

Q: Theo, Juice tried to hang himself, knowing his parents might be mixed race parents. Tell us about his ded- ication to the Sons that he would go to that next step.

Theo: I think his reason to take his own life was there was no other way to protect everyone else. That was his only way to get out of this horrendous situation he had put himself in. Which started with him just trying to make things better. I always found Juice with this innocence; he’s always worried if everybody else is okay. He doesn’t want to lose his “family” which is all these guys and he doesn’t want anybody to get hurt, and at the same time while doing that brought about this shit storm, taking over his life, and the only way to get out of that completely and make it go away was to end his own life. And  of  course,  being  the  numb  nuts  that  he is… [laughs]. What I really love more than anything else is the rela- tionship between Juice and Chibs – through all these dire stakes and consequences, and the love they have for each other, and that’s what I love what this whole story is based on, motorcycle clubs and the brotherhood they have.

Q: Katey, Clay is your second husband who had a manipulating mind, and you pretty much stayed with him to the very very end.

Katey: The bitter end.

Q: How did you not see what he was doing?

Katey: That was an interesting arc to play that was given to me by the writers.. I look at her as an eagle eye who doesn’t miss a trick – and the fact that she decided to give him the benefit of the doubt to the bitter end, and really turn a blind eye – that was really interesting to play, because that would not be me. It’s interesting to play a character with similar tones to me, but completely different actions than Katey would do…. She was – I don’t want to say passive, but she was definitely in an observer stance, watching her husband spin totally out of control. And ultimately she gets her way.

Q: As most everyone knows, Kurt and Katey are happily married with three wonderful children. Can you guys separate married life at the house and set, or is it one great mélange?

Kurt: That hardly ever happens in our life? [Laughs]

Katey: He’s a wonderful husband. He writes very dark but heartfelt…you look at the story of these people – that people have responded to – sure it’s the violence and the action, but there’s so much heart written into the conflicts of these people.

Q: Emilio, we saw you in the movie Act of Valor? Awesome film.

Emilio: Yes, it’s about the Navy Seals, the REAL Navy Seals.

Q: How did you get involved with that?

Emilio: They called me. The director called my agent, said he wanted me in the movie, so I went in and talked to him and they hired me, and I’m REAL proud to be part of it, I really am.

Q: Do you have other films coming out?

Emilio: I have Filly Brown coming out this year, and another, Water and Power which I’m producer on as well, and then back on Sons of Anarchy in September.

Q: I saw Filly Brown at SUNDANCE.

Emilio: What did you think of that Ray?

Q: I’m not into RAP, but found it a very positive and emotional story of a young RAP singer. Not a dry eye in the house at the conclusion, and great applause. Nice job, Emilio.

Shooting on SOA is still a ways off – probably end of May. This is the beginning of the end of the series arc. Kurt is now looking at how the wrap it all up (though if the money is there from FX, could go 8 seasons). The writers are busy working out how Jax will deal with the Club as President, how Tara will (or will not) be accepted by the guys, and what path Gemma will take— follow Clay or Jax?- split between Clay who took the outlaw way but turned on her, or support Jax who she was grooming to be leader of the club, but who wants the club to be more of what John Teller had in mind. And eventually (maybe), this leads to a prequel series: “The First 9.”

 

 

 

 

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