By Billy “Kneecap” Braddock

I realize that I am the fertility drug for your brain, because my articles have the substance to enhance the ability to produce new thoughts. See how humble and modest I am. Let me first say that I am not an Anarchist. However, I believe in limited government. We have become a “Regulation Nation”. 40,000 new laws were passed in January alone. God only had 10. “I have wondered at times about what the 10 Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress” (Ronald Reagan).

Many of the freedoms we enjoy are quickly eroding. We are becoming the land of the enslaved instead of the land of the free. Some states even have laws forbidding the collecting of rainwater. Key West would not even have existed before 1941 when the pipeline from Florida City was built, had it not been for collecting rainwater in cisterns. In New York City, it’s illegal to give the homeless bagels. The government says they want to monitor the salt, fat, and fiber eaten by the homeless. They may starve to death, but they won’t have high cholesterol. However, the government does have a solution to high gas prices. “Raise taxes on the oil companies.” B.O.H.I.C.A. As long as we remain unaware and uninformed, the government will keep chipping away at our freedoms. When people believe their rights stem from government, and not the government receives its rights from the people, they will always be enslaved. The government now claims it owns your land, your water, and your body, maybe next they’ll say that they own the air, and they will be charging “an air tax”. I think the government has hired a new law firm “Dowe, Screwem, and Howe”.

Enough politics, let’s talk about the month of May. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It contains VE day (8th) and Memorial Day (28th). We also ride to Washington, DC for Rolling Thunder (27th). But most important is Mother’s Day (13). May 4th is International Female Ride Day. Although it’s traditionally been a male dominated pastime, more women are riding. There are nearly 4 1/2 million women motorcycle riders on the road today. One out of every 10 motorcycle owners is a woman. And the number of women motorcycle riders is increasing at a higher rate than males, 28% versus 7%. Some well-known celebrity women motorcycle riders include Cher, Angelina Jolie, Pink, Jewel, Queen Latifah, Wynona Judd, Elizabeth Taylor, Tanya Tucker, Courtney Cox, K.D. Lang, the former governor of Texas, Ann Richards, and even the lady who’s been in the news a lot lately, Gabriel Gifford. Many women’s motorcycle clubs are trying to change the perception of female bikers. They’ve kicked the “Biker Chick” image. They are no longer riding bitch, they control the throttle. They include single, married, moms, grandmothers, etc… Even though I enjoy women in leather, I also like it when they wear lace. My girlfriend rides a Honda Shadow, but refers to me as her Crotch Rocket. I’m not sure how I should take that.

Thought for the day: Remember, don’t make old people mad. They don’t like being old in the first place, so it isn’t going to take much to piss them off. They didn’t get old by being stupid.

Don’t know if you follow football, but I think the Denver Broncos are the first NFL team to sacrifice a virgin for a chance to win the Super Bowl.
See you on the shiny side of tomorrow.

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I personally have always liked the look of a yellow bike. I think they are far more noticeable on the road, but I suppose my friend, Shane’s yellow bike was what first made me like the look of a yellow Harley speeding down the highway.

Our featured bike this month belongs to Ed Grow and is his beloved 1999 Wide Glide that he bought used with only 1500 miles on it, simply because in his words it was a “neat looking” bike. The yellow pearl color called to him. He bought it thinking it would eventually be a great bike for his wife Jo Ann, but she has remained a back seat girl up to date. The bike shares his garage with a 2003 Anniversary Edition gold Screaming Eagle, which is the bike they generally ride. Ed has had bikes most of his life starting as many do on mini bikes and acquired his first Harley at 14. He has had over 7 Harleys over the years.

The couple transplanted from Watkins Glen, New York where they started a vineyard and winery. Their winery received the first Governor’s Trophy for Best Wine in New York. They sold “the farm” in 1978 to move to Florida to retire, choosing the Daytona area due to the weather and their passion for NASCAR.

When asked about his love of motorcycles he replied he just loves the “lifestyle” and Jo Ann chimed in that she loves the poker runs and benefits and being able to participate in good causes.

Jo Ann and Ed are really nice folks that I am so glad I got a chance to know a bit better by this contest and look forward to spending more time with them in the near future!

We couldn’t have prayed for better weather, attendance or women! Bike Week 2012 was just perfectly “TWISTED” at the White Eagle Lounge in Korona where the locals say “Do in Korona what you can’t do in Daytona!” The Twisted Tea girls were on hand to give samples and freebies which always get the crowd going. The music of Big Daddy Band from south Florida was southern rock and blues, just the way we like it.

The 7 gorgeously hot women posed for over an hour on wonderful bikes for the crowd’s pleasure and photo skills. Our winner Jessica Renee stunned the judges and walked away with the $1200 first place prize and is featured on this issue’s front cover. Nicole took the $500 second place and a repeat winner, Ednyr Marie took the $300 third place this year. Hundreds of cameras clicked away and the crowd was a sea of happy faces when the girls came out on stage in their tiny bikinis.

Our “Twisted” judge that we pull from the crowd was as lucky as the leprechaun he was dressed as. We pick someone from the crowd with a Twisted Tea in their hand and this was his lucky day.

We want to thank La Mesa RV out of Sanford for once again providing the changing area for our 7 ladies. These are extremely great guys, so if you are RV shopping, visit them on I4 in Sanford.

A special treat was when our friends from Downtown Baggerz pulled in and added even more bikes for the crowds to check out.

We can’t say enough about the wonderful supporters of this event which include Twisted Tea, White Eagle Lounge, WHOG Radio and Rue & Ziffra, P.A. AND all of you who ride out to Korona to spend the last Saturday of Bike Week and Biketoberfest with Thunder Roads Florida and Twisted Tea!

By Len Parker

This month’s Bull’s Eye is about a very unique individual, Mark Myers. Mark started riding as a kid when his dad got him a Rupp Black Widow mini-bike. From that time on he’s always had some kind of motorcycle. Today he rides a 96 HD Soft Tail.

Most only know him as “Mark the Carver”. If you’ve ever been to The Black Cloud Saloon in Bunnell you’ve seen his work. It’s the very impressive carving of an Indian on a rearing horse.

I met Mark for the first time during Biketoberfest 2007 while he was finishing up the final touches of his latest carving for John Seibel, proprietor of the Black Cloud.

Mark’s carvings are renowned for their large size and exquisite detail. He’s a natural born artist who has the ability to see the final carving in his mind before he even makes the first chip fly. When I interviewed Mark to get some background for this article he chuckled while reminiscing about almost flunking wood shop in high school.

He started his carving career quite by accident while working as a landscaper when one of his clients expressed an interest in his work. Upon returning with several samples they bought them all and even ordered more. That was it, game on! He never looked back and has never been at a loss for work. Currently he travels between his hometown in Michigan and Florida supporting himself and his loyal dog, Sadie while plying his craft. Although Mark is very humble about what he does, few artists would dare to attempt the scale he tackles with ease on a regular basis.

When asked if he’s ever carved anything small, his answer is, “I’m saving that for when I’m too old to carve anything big”. He currently has over a hundred chainsaws, most of which he has collected as antiques.

This article isn’t long enough to do justice to Mark’s story. You can hear him tell it on the web in the video interview I did with him.

Dirty Harry’s schedule of events was full of entertainment, and very inviting considering how warm our weather has been. During the day, Cowboy known as the King of Daytime Entertainment, kept you occupied with eye candy and pure amusement. Across the street at Full Moon the Bootie Contest was a shakin’! A special stop was made at Dirty Harry’s by the Budweiser Clydesdales to deliver a case of beer in an original wooden box by the wagon just like they used to do. Accepting this special tradition from over 75 years ago was John, manager of Dirty Harry’s and Jerry, event coordinator. That was sooo cool! By night, Big Engine rocked Dirty Harry’s courtyard and partied till the wee hours!
Dirty Harry’s free BBQ is the 1st Sunday of every month and you might want to check out ladies’ night on Tuesdays. Go to www.dirtyharrysdaytona for more entertainment.

Look for Thunder Roads Magazine Florida in our Biker Friendly Locations and please support our advertisers!!

APPAREL

Brevard WMC Support Gear
SHOPCOCOANUT23.COM

TJ’S Leathers
3511 US Hwy 27 S
Sebring
863-471-9453

ATTORNEY

Rue & Ziffra, P.A.
640 Dunlawton Ave.Port Orange1-800-526-4711
www.rueziffra.com

Politis & Matovina PA.
730 Dunlawton Ave.
1.800.351.0911
www.BikerAttorney.com

BAIL BOND

Ace Bail Bond
3798 W. ISB Daytona
386-258-2223
11 E. Moody Flagler County
386-437-4357

BARS AND RESTAURANTS

BREVARD COUNTY

H&D Roadhouse
SR 520
Merritt Island
321-449-1110

DUVAL COUNTY

BarZ Bar & Package Store
9560 Heckscher Dr.
Jacksonville
904-251-3330

FLAGLER COUNTY

County Line F.O.I.A.S.C Post 1002
1120 CR 305
Bunnell
386-313-1995
www.countylinebunnell.com

Dog Pound Saloon
1406 Hwy100 E.
Bunnell
386-586-0200

Ice House Saloon
810 N. State St. (W 100)
Bunnell
386-586-5957

Smiles Nite Club
7 Old Kings Hwy.
Palm Coast
386-986-1500

The Alibi F.O.I.A.S.C Post 1003
801 S. State St. #18
Bunnell,
386-308-0055
www.thealibi@cfl.rr.com

White Eagle Lounge
5533 US 1
Korona
386-437-2341
www.whiteeaglelounge.com

HIGHLANDS COUNTY

Duffers Sports Grille
2451 US 27 S
Avon Park
863-452-6339

Neibert’s Fishing Resort
& Fred’s Bar
4791 US 98
Sebring
863-655-4737 or 655-1416

Main Street Tap Room
205 W. Main St.
Avon Park
863-453-3056

Wild Turkey Tavern
2751 US 27 S
Avon Park
863-452-5284

OKEECHOBEE

Iron Eagle Bar
9441 Hwy. 78 West
Okeechobee
863-467-1360

PUTNAM COUNTY

Downtown Blues Bar & Grille
714 St. Johns Street
Palatka
386-325-5454
www.downtownbluesbarandgrille.com

SEMINOLE COUNTY

Airport Hangar Bar
3730 E SR 46
Sanford

ST. JOHN’S COUNTY

Barnone Saloon
312 Anastasia
St. Augustine
904-825-4202

Giggling Gator
121 King St.
St. Augustine
904-824-0444

Haley’s Pub
176 Vilano Rd.
St. Augustine
904-669-7390

Mardi Gras
123 San Marco
St. Augustine
904-823-8808
www.mardibar.com

Sand Bar
7025 A1A
Crescent Beach
904-461-4671

VOLUSIA COUNTY

Boot Hill Saloon
310 Main St.
Daytona Beach
386-258-9506

Cabbage Patch Bar
549 Tomoka Farms Rd. Corner of Rt.4118 (Pioneer Trail)
Samsula, FL 32168
386-427-8969
www.cabbagepatchbar.com

Dales Ales
2400 N. Volusia Ave.
Orange City
386-775-2377
www.DALESALES.NET

Dirty Harry’s
705 Main Street
Daytona Beach
386-252-9877

First Turn Steakhouse and Lounge
5236 S. Ridgewood Ave. (US 1)
Port Orange 386-788-5434
www.FIRSTTURNSTEAKHOUSE.COM

Foxhead Lounge
280 N SR 415
Osteen
407-321-2399
www.thefoxheadlounge.com

Iron Horse Saloon
1068 N US 1
Ormond Beach

Saints and Sinners
Destination Daytona
Ormond Beach
386-671-7103

Shark Lounge
730 E. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach
386-258-1230 www.sharklounge.com

Smoke House Saloon
144 Ridgewood
Daytona Beach
386-265-5998
www.smokehousesaloon.com

CAMPGROUNDS

Holiday Travel Park
2261 S. Old Dixie Hwy.
Bunnell
396-437-9589
www.holidaytravelparkco-op.com

GUN RANGE

River City Gun Range
706 St. Johns Ave
Palatka
386-328-9280
www.cliffhangersgunshows.com

MOTORCYCLE SALES, SERVICE, RENTAL AND GEAR

Adamec Harley Davidson
Jacksonville 3 locations
Baymeadows 904.493.1931
Orange Park 904.215.1931
Regency 904.641.3735

Big End Cycles
9250-A East MLK Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33610
813-740-2453
www,bigendcycles.com

Custom Works
806 N. Beach St.
Daytona Beach
386-257-1300
www.customworksdaytona.com

GT Motorcyles
2840 Allen Hill Ave.
Pineda
321-255-BIKE (2453)
www.GTMotorcycles.com

Gaineville Harley-Davidson
4125 NW 97th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL
352-331-6363
www.GainesvilleHarley.com

Harley Design Center
Destination Daytona
1637 N. US Hwy 1
386-671-7071 or 7072

Hollingsworth Motorcycles
3175 US 1 S, Suite 3
St. Augustine, FL
904-217-4431
www.hollingsworthmotorcycles.com

Seminole Harley Davidson
620 Hickman Cir.
Sanford
407-328-1212
www.seminoleharley.com

Six Gun Cycles
115 Anastasia Blvd.
St. Augustine
904-217-8896

Love Motorsports
2021 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa
352-621-3678
www.LoveMotorsportsFL.com

Mind Ride Cycles
9532 Historic Kings Rd.
Jacksonville
904-724-8558
mindridecycles.com

Treasure Coast Harley-Davidson
4967 SE Federal Hwy. US 1
Stuart
772-287-3871
www.treasure-harley.com

Tri City Cycles
308 S. 2nd St.
Flagler Beach 386-439-3967

SEATS

Ultimate Seats USA
348 Destination Daytona Lane
1-386-672-0288
www.ultimateseats.ca

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Applied Security
128 Barefoot Trail
Port Orange
386-299-0227 or nites 386-547-8127

TATTOO ARTIST

Altered Imagination
1451 N Hwy. US 1 #9
Ormond Beach
386-672-8288

Shamrock Tattoo
1435 US 1 Ormond Beach
386-677-7670
shamrocktattooflorida.com

Tropical Tattoo
825 S. Yonge St.
Ormond Beach
386-672-1888 TROPICALTATTOO.COM

By Lulu

One of my girlfriends called me the other day and pointed out how many great “hook ups” were made at one of my favorite biker watering holes. When she started naming all the great guys our girlfriends had found at the White Eagle I was quite impressed! Not that you might not have to kiss a lot of frogs, before you find a prince, if you are trolling at a bar, but the honest truth is Kim found Irv, Alexis found Pete, Lisa found Jules, Sherry found Luke, Heather found Dale, Traci found Nick, Dee Dee found Dean, Faith found Seth, Sandy found Troy, Janet found Roger, Debbie found Rooster, and last but not least, I found Micah. Even our girlfriend Biscuit found Kneecap, not so sure if that is a prince or a frog hook up though, but a hook up all the same!

They say you can’t find a good guy in a bar, but I beg to differ. The aforementioned guys I would certainly put in the good guy category, and some even great! So if you are looking for a meaningful “hook up” there might be a good guy or two left at the White Eagle Lounge in Korona! There are even many golfers that drink at the Eagle on a weekly basis for those of you who like men with more than 2 balls!!!!

Hmm…Wonder if the guys listed above would consider the “hook up” good or not??? Guess it might be better not knowing…

Have a drink at the White Eagle Lounge, say a prayer for anyone you know not feeling well and don’t forget your sunscreen.

By Amy Poole

The World Famous Iron Horse Saloon is known as one of the oldest biker bars on the “new” Main St. and it simply rocks! It was a tad rainy the first weekend of Bike Week but that did not stop the people from rolling in, smoking up the burn out pit and dancing in the rain while The Stray Cats kept rockin’.

The music lineup started high noon everyday with Jasmine Cain being the most energetic. By the end of her set she climbs up on the highest speaker and wants to know if anyone wants to hear one more song and if you do…she leaps…and the crowd has to catch her! (Look at the pic.)

The Horse has some of the best food vendors that are offered anywhere, but my favs…steak tips, pizza and lemonade. Pick up your Iron Horse mug so you can get Freeee drafts certain times even during Bike Week. Be sure to check their website for more info or their ad in Thunder Roads Magazine Florida.

By Amy Poole

Our March cover was sponsored by the Boot Hill Saloon, one of the famous bars on Main Street all year round. It sure was jumping with peeps and live music! The Boot has the most complete line up of live bands all day long during the event add to that fabulous bartenders and being able to look out their front door for a beautiful view of the Budweiser Clydesdale’s prancing down Main Street and the constant rumble of bikes!!

Bike wash girls, custom painting by Gerson (locals), live music and vendors were at the Ormond Beach location which draws the crowds too. One thing that was cool was the display of a motorcycle hanging in the air and rotating to show off Love Jug’s cooling system.

Don’t miss the daily activities at the Boot like…Wednesday is bike night at 8pm and the Boot Hill Fun Ride is every second Saturday of the month. To check other events visit their website www.boothillsaloon.com.