By Lulu

A ritual in April is Leesburg Bikefest. And as with any good ritual there are things that recur…Leesburg Bikefest includes bikini contests, a bike show, tattoo expos, GREAT music, vendors galore, Lucky Man contests and more. Bike festivals include bikes that make you go “What?”, girls that make you Read the rest of this entry »

By Billy "Kneecap" Braddock

Every day is a learning day for me. And last month I really got taught a lesson. Years ago, I was told don't sign your credit card. The reason being, anyone who takes your card has a sample of your signature, which they can not only use on any charge slip, but on your checks as well. So, I always Read the rest of this entry »

Owner ~ Tony Giles ~ Daytona Beach
Bike ~ 2004 Heritage Softail

I’m in my 50’s and I’m living the dream. And what better place to live than Florida? I’m a veteran, a business professional and an old school biker. I’ve been riding for over 40 years and I hope able to ride many more. That ole Triumph Chopper back in the mid seventies got me hooked and I’ve been riding ever since. Many in the biker community know me as “Dream Catcher” because of my beautiful tattoo on my back. Motorcycle riding has brought me many life-long friends, and has also provided me the means to meet fellow enthusiasts around the world.

I am a biker. Being a biker means you enjoy the company of other riders over anyone else, for that reason most of my friends ride. I believe that it’s all about the ride, the good times we have along the way and the people you meet and share those good times with. I believe in what a true “brother” or “sister” really means and that special bond that comes with it. Being a biker means you do not go along with the normal flow or care about what people think, except those who are your true friends. Bikers live their lives the way they want. Bikers love the freedom riding gives us. If we want to look a certain way, or wear a certain type of clothing, then I know the real biker community will accept that and the rest can just walk away shaking closed-minded heads.

My Heritage Softail is the perfect “Old School” bike. It’s the nostalgia look that I love. It’s two inches lower than stock, and although I’m over 6 feet tall it fits me like a glove. Riding my Heritage Softail is one of my true pleasures of life. I ride solo or with friends, weekend events, or to cross country rallies. I’m always ready to roll. And since I’ve added a few extra’s for my “precious cargo”, she’s always comfy and rides with a smile.

I own and ride 2 Harley’s. Other than my Heritage, I own a custom 98 FXDWG I call the “Monster”. She’s stretched, racked and lowered. And when I feel the need for some additional horse power I’ll take her for a ride along the coast. Yes, it’s a tough choice between the two. But love them both.

The sensation of the wind on your face, the hum of the engine beneath you, riding is an experience like none other. Riding is one of the few things I look forward to that allows me to step out side the boundaries a little bit. There’s a relationship you develop with the machine. The sound, the way it handles, that occasional wide open acceleration when you see the safe chance. It reminds me that I’m alive.

By Lulu

The lot at Gator Harley was packed with vendors, shoppers and hard bodies! As far as bikini contests go a daytime photo shoot is always Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

If you aren’t a Thunder Rider yet, go to our website ThunderRoadsFlorida.com to join! We have parties or rides from time to time and during Leesburg we had one at Club Palace on Main St. The great part of this party was AC since it was Saturday afternoon; the bad part was it was packed! The free pizza and AC must have brought in extra Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

Leesburg is just beautiful at night with strands of white lights in the huge old trees, the fountain and old clock. But the beauty and the lights on Friday night that had everyone’s attention was center stage (on the brand new Gator Harley-Davidson stage)! Starting with Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

Monthly the White Eagle has starting doing a FREE fun run and in May we made a bit of a ride out of it down to Osteen. We were rained out the month before and had a lighter attendance than normal, since a lot of our normal riding buddies were in Myrtle Beach for Bike Week too. But Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

As we ride into the heat of summer I know we all have trips and plans scheduled. We live in a country of such diverse beauty to ride. We count our blessings that we can freely roam the states. As this is the month of our Independence I really want to remind all how much our servicemen and women, over the course of the history of this country, have given to fight for our freedom and to keep us free. Lives lost, years away from families, handicaps, both physical and mental, that last a life time…these are the price that our military have paid Read the rest of this entry »

By Ron Cox

More than 110 riders and passengers met at American Legion Post #103 to participate in the 4th Annual "Freedom Isn't Free" Poker Run on May 12th. The run was sponsored by and benefits The Military Heritage Museum located in Fisherman's Village, Punta Gorda, Florida. Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

Always trying to” mix it up” a bit the Iron Horse Saloon and Saints & Sinners in Ormond Beach took it to the extreme for their Bike Nights! Mandy and Shelly Rossmeyer left their comfort zone and traveled the short hop down US 1 to the Iron Horse and joined Sherry behind the bar on Tuesday night. The two of them made it look easy Read the rest of this entry »

By Deborah Speicher

This year’s BRA (Bikers Raising Awareness) Poker Run brought us back to Quaker Steak & Lube. Riders started and ended at the Lube, and in between we went to some of our favorite stops. After getting our first card at the Lube, we headed out to Screwie Louie’s Porpoise Pub. Screwie Louie’s was packed Read the rest of this entry »

By Paul Metzner (President Red Knights Florida Chapter 11)

Despite a lower than normal turnout for the Shand's Poker Run, we still managed to make a few dollars for the Burn Center. Thanks to the registrations, 50/50, and the auction items, we were reasonably successful. Read the rest of this entry »

By Ron Cox

More than 100 riders and passengers registered at Ft.Myers H-D to ride in the 8th Annual Pat Healey Poker Run hosted by the Lee County Chapter of the Defenders M/C. Despite some early morning scattered rain showers which undoubtedly cut into the attendance, the riders/passengers made several stops around Lee County including the "World Famous" Buckingham Bar Read the rest of this entry »