h3>By Miserable George We rolled into the Indian Look-out Country Club on June 21 about 1:30PM, and found the place already packed...a little unusual...but, we got a good camp-site anyway. It was hot, muggy, and very windy, but with some help, we got our tent set up, and we were off and running to get some early pics of this horde of revelers, and, we weren’t disappointed. We closed out Thursday with some much needed Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

Each Bull’s Eye article features a person who is embedded in the world of motorcycles and this one is no different. Joanne “Jo” Zinn was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, her family moved to Daytona when she was 14. Her story started Read the rest of this entry »

By Amy Poole

The ARC of Volusia is a wonderful facility that helps individuals with developmental disabilities that strive for independence and self-sufficiency. ARC offers a wide range of opportunities for these individuals, so they have a sense of purpose in their daily activities. ARC helps those in need with their education, skills, everyday living and many other programs. I met some of the staff from ARC the day of the Ride and saw how “delighted they are to help these individuals with things that are easy for us, but are extremely important to those who need the help.” ARC has special folks that take part in this daily task. They hold several events a year for fundraising and one of those was the most recent…The ARC Ride.

Registration began in the morning at the Iron Horse Saloon with clear skies and the rumble of 79 bikes riding for a great cause. Stops taking part in the ride were Cabbage Patch, OB’s, Pork Chop’s Alibi Bar (thank you Bobby & Dawn for the snacks!), and White Eagle. Back at the Horse was Big Engine jamming and Sabrett the Hot Dog Man was dishing out dogs and kielbasa for our complimentary lunch. The 50/50 winner donated back the monies to ARC and it was our very own Beth, editor of Thunder Roads, who had the best hand.

BIG thanks goes out to the Iron Horse Saloon for their tremendous help and support and to ALL the sponsors and donations…bringing in $1760.00! If you would like more info you can visit their website at www.arcvolusia.org.

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By Lulu

Motorcycle accidents are often avoidable by alert driving on our part, but occasionally out of nowhere we are taken out by deer, bears or idiots behind the wheels of a cage or unskilled bikers riding along with us. A friend of mine who is an excellent rider with countless miles on his Harley was Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

A brand new motorcycle club in the Palm Coast area is the Knights of Inferno comprised of bikers affiliated with firefighting. And, as we all are aware, firefighters are heroes! But every once in awhile, a hero needs a “white knight” to lend a helping hand, so when a 23 month old child of a Palm Coast firefighter, Cooper Ascone, needed some financial assistance due to heart problems requiring multiple open heart surgeries, the Knights of Inferno didn’t hesitate to tackle the job of throwing together a run. The first date was a total wash out due to heavy rains. They rescheduled and Read the rest of this entry »

By Lulu

Our first of 5 Twisted Tea/Thunder Roads featured bike events occurred in June at First Turn Steakhouse in Port Orange. We featured their bike night which is every Tuesday. If you haven’t been to First Turn you are missing out! Their Redneck Salad and Firecracker Shrimp are 2 of my favorites to eat anywhere. Micah loves Read the rest of this entry »

By Deborah Speicher

On Saturday June 9, the Ladies of Harley (Old Town HOG Chapter) and Brandon Harley-Davidson held a free Women’s Day Event. It was geared for ALL women -- riders, passengers or if you just liked motorcycles. The large dealership was packed full of vendors with all kinds of products for women, as well as, a photographer, Cindy Yokum, whose pin-up style photography was incredible. Read the rest of this entry »

h3>By Amy Poole Dirty Harry’s Bar-B-Que couldn’t have been any hotter or more crowded, but what a great way to spend Funday Sunday. The Bank was loaded with peeps for the Razorback show…and maybe the air conditioning? I saw the Razorbacks twice in a week and seeing many of the same faces at both shows goes to tell you... Read the rest of this entry »

By Raven Van Pelt

Well Folks, I’m back to tell you about yet another great ride, that I was honored to be a part of. On June 30th, we started from Adamec Harley-Davidson in Jacksonville, on a beautiful, but very hot day. This ride was for Read the rest of this entry »

By LIL-JON

Well there comes a time when you need to get out and ride. Not just a ride, but a ride with some distance. More than just bar to bar, instead, miles and miles. So I called my buddy Paulie Read the rest of this entry »

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 »