By Lulu

Scott McNitt in Bunnell has been keeping folks on 2 and 3 wheels for 25 years as Tri City Cycles. The business itself has been operating for 42 years in Flagler County. When Tri City first opened it was in Bunnell, the owners moved it to Flagler Beach where it was for most of the first 37 years. Scott moved it to a larger location on US 1, once again in Bunnell, five years ago this month. They have four lifts in the busy garage and move bikes quickly through the service process and back onto the road. They are known for quality service for all makes of bikes. Scott has two mechanics. Kyle Rieger, originally from Virginia, has been with him for five years. The newest addition to the work force is Jeff Peterson from New Jersey who has been with Tri City for one year. Scott was from Jamestown, New York but moved to Flagler Beach in 1965 so he is proud to be a “Floridian” at this point.

The shop is open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. They take appointments but are happy to work you in and have towing available. They stock a wide selection of tires including, Dunlop, Michelin, Metzler, and Bridgestone and keep between 150-200 on hand. They also have in stock batteries, EBC brakes, and Drag Specialties parts. Scott is happy to have served the biking community successfully for the past 25 years and look forward to many more years of keeping you not only on the road but traveling safely! Give Scott a call at 386-437-7000 or stop in at 306 N. State St in Bunnell.

By Lulu

The economy may have sucked in 2022 and the need for help for those down and out has been greater than ever. With inflation and 2 hurricanes it has been a tough, tough year for many. Janice and her crew at Crossroads Tavern once again hosted Christmas Comes True. This is their third year. The Ghost Town Punishers help make this event a tremendous success. Joe The Bike Men of Flagler County supports the event by cooking fresh hot dogs and hamburgers for the poker run. This group of 70 bikes managed to raise $9200 dollars!!! WOW!! I am always impressed by the generosity of bikers, and the energy of Janice, owner of Crossroads in Bunnell when it comes to helping worthy causes. But this was extraordinary! Thank you to all the generous patrons and riders who made someone’s Christmas…Christmas!

By Lulu

Boot Hill Saloon opened on Main Street in Daytona Beach 50 YEARS AGO in 1973! Years come and go quickly, but anyone who has ever owned a business knows it takes hard work, determination, and endurance to keep a business alive through good times and bad. Karin Gehris, owner of the world-famous Boot Hill Saloon since 1989 has enjoyed the good times and has kept moving forward through some major hurdles including hurricanes and the Covid Pandemic. If you were at the Boot prior to 2011 you would remember the TINY bathrooms. A major remodel has given the place great bathrooms and still the old school charm of the world-famous bar. Most of the memorabilia in the bar has been donated by patrons over the years. In 2005 Karin opened the Boot Hill in Laconia N.H but sold it last year. Many still do not know that Boot Hill now has food and are happy to fill hungry bellies. Boot Hill Outpost on US 1 in Ormond Beach is open for Bike Week and Biketoberfest.

Boot Hill on Main St. had been different businesses in the past including a Foosball Parlor, barber shop, a church, The Kit Kat Club and even been the site of embalming for the graveyard across the street. This bar has been featured in David Mann artwork, Rolling Stone Magazine featured photos of “The Coolest Bar,” the Wall Street Journal and its tag line on a bumper sticker “Better Off Here Than Across the Street” has been spotted on the Eiffel Tower in France! I have been told many stories over the years of famous and infamous asses sitting on bar stools in The Boot. Dan Hagerty “Grizzly Adams” told me of sitting at Boot Hill Saloon with Malcolm Forbes on one side of him and a guy born in a state penitentiary on the other. Dan said that is what he loved about bikers! And we all know of the famous killer Eileen Wuornos’ bra hanging in the bar for all these years.

Boot Hill is known for its live music, T-shirts and in the Daytona area for community involvement with poker runs and charity. Karin is often on the bike riding on events at other bars too. Wednesday night is bike night at Boot Hill with live music! So, any time of the year The Boot Hill is the place to party.

Coming as part of the 50 years celebration is Bike Week with 3 stages (including one at Boot Hill Outpost on US 1) with 60 bands already booked! Headliners will be March 3rd Twinkle Rock Soul Radio, March 4th Nova Rex named one of VH1 Top 50 80s hair bands, March 10th Hardwire premiere Metallica tribute band and March 11th KISS IT everything KISS tribute. Emcee Jonnie “Tumbleweed” will be the Master of Ceremonies who has emceed at Buffalo Chip in Sturgis. Stacy, Anna Lee, Sarah, Ashley, Kelly, Joanie, Akemi & Taylor will be slinging your favorite drinks and look forward to seeing you! Don’t forget to dust off your oldest Boot Hill T-shirt for the oldest T-shirt contest during Bike Week. Karin expressed a special thank you to sponsors Fran Haasch law group, Twisted Tea, Beach 92.7, Camp Easy Rider, River City Wrestling Con, and Rider Now Magazine. Now come out for the party all year long at Boot Hill Saloon and wish them a happy 50th birthday!

By Lulu

Out in “The Swamp” some miraculous things happen. The Green Swamp Chapter of the Nam Knights of America MC put on Christmas in the Swamp and collected over 1000 toys and had over 200 attendees to help out children in need in the Groveland area. I was supposed to make it to this event which I have been lucky enough to attend in the past, but an I4 traffic jam kept me from getting there, so I had to rely on members of the Nam Knights and friends to provide the photos of the day’s festivities. This group of Vietnam Veterans are one of the most active in any community. Not only do they host this huge event in the Swamp each year, but they are also on site at Gator Harley tending the bar to raise money for their charitable causes. A big one coming up on March 4th is the presentation of a trike they purchased for an injured Afghanistan veteran, Shawn Burke, who lost a leg in his service to our country. Shawn loved to ride his Harley so they anted up the funds and are bringing him to Florida to honor his service with this bike and get him back in the wind. So, if these big teddy bears haven’t done enough for our country by serving in our military, when you thank them for their services…know they continue to serve anyway they can! Join them on March 4th and make this veteran feel special. It starts at 11am at The Swamp, 17450 Tuscanooga Rd. in Groveland. They are also celebrating their 10th Anniversary that day.

By Lulu

Once again, this contest surpasses anything you think a human can do with their bodies. These girls are all extraordinary athletes! This contest starts in July and runs through October each year, every other Tuesday. Girls from all over come to show their talent. This year I would have hated to have to judge these girls. They all had excellent stage presence, athletic skills, and great looks! Frank Scott from Rock of Daytona emceed the event and Joe was there to hand the winner her $1500 grand prize.

By Lulu

Last minute ads in November kept me from running the entire photos from the Ladies in Leather 2022 event in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Here are a few more photos from this great event for women. Look for their 2023 event, at the time of this issue we don’t have a confirmed date and city.

By Tony And Harley Quinn

Well, it’s that time of year again, Halloween, so a few weeks before I run into Jersey Jim from American Legion Post 117 and he tells me about the ride going on. Then an e-mail from Brian Yancey, director of the AL117 Riders comes, and I tell T-Rex get a costume, were going for a ride.

So, on Saturday two days before Halloween, T-Rex is dressing up as ” Harley Quinn” and we’re off, but first a stop to pick up Jeff and Mayhem. Mayhem thinks it’s St. Patty’s Day, but what’s Halloween without your favorite Leprechaun. So, we head down to Post 1 to sign up and get some grub. We line them up and we head down Route 1 to Post 359 in costume and the looks start. Next its Post 348 in the Port, so here comes the freak show down the B-Line. Think people were moving out of the way. At the 348 Paula the bartender ask’s where’s T-Rex, just shook my head and told her she was just talking to her. Of course, that was before the make-up started to run under the warm day we were having. Now up Route 520 to Post 22 for a cool beverage on the new back deck. We wake Big Tom up and tell him to join us for the rest of the ride and he shows right up. Now it’s the home stretch to Post 163 and the 81 for more adult beverages. Then up to Malabar Rd., cross under 95 to the finish line at Post 117. We buy some drink tickets have some great conversation with some spooky people as we get ready for the Halloween party we must get to.

But the Unity Ride had great weather and a good turnout. The objective was, just go for a ride. We stayed at each post about a half hour and rode to the next. And most of us had parties to go to that night. So, by the time we got back to our post the make-up was gone, didn’t win a prize but had a great 100-mile ride.

Ride Safe and Merry Christmas!

Bobby Friss asked me to share his story about his Children’s Home Network Benefit. Here is the interview.

When is this year’s event?

Bobby: The Benefit will be on Wednesday, December 7th at Quaker Steak and Lube in Clearwater from 6-10 pm. Tampa Bay’s best musicians will come together to raise funds for these great kids in need of a helping hand.

How long have you been raising money for this facility?

Bobby: I started back in 1984 so 39 years of memories with so many great musicians that have helped.

What musicians have taken part in your benefits over the years?

Bobby: Gene Simmons, Lou Graham, Billy Squire, Pat Travers, Robby Steinhardt…and so many more. I’ve been blessed.

Tell us about the charity and the money you’ve raised.

Bobby: The Children’s Home Network is a facility in Tampa that helps kids and families with domestic abuse, family trauma and even expectant teen mothers, providing a safe haven to live and prosper. We have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years including a record $30,000.00 at last year’s benefit.

How can people help?

Bobby: Come out to the benefit on December 7th! Great music, fantastic auction items and an amazing vibe. We also have a GoFundMe page under Bobby Friss Children’s Home Network Benefit. Every dollar raised goes directly to the kids…no expenses or administration costs…I take a check to the facility the next day.

Anything else you would like people to know?

Bobby: A huge thank you for helping get the word out. I’ve been so fortunate to do something I love with music. I feel an obligation to give back to these kids in need of a little help…and it feels amazing!

By Lulu

Tried to tell TJ what an old school event BDBS was, but until he rode out to Melrose with me, he had no idea. Burn outs, bike show, pole dancing, half-dressed girls, bikini bike wash, a great band, booze and beer what more could a biker want on a beautiful sunny day? The owners of Howlin Wolf, Mark and Jamie, are more than happy to host this event twice a year! Get on your damn bikes and ride out to Howlin Wolf for one of these parties…or anytime…this is a cool joint!

By Lulu

Each month a group of avid riders show up to put some miles on their tires. In October we had a huge group with a lot of Mystery Ride virgins! The crowd took off and headed south on US 1 from Port Orange to New Smyrna Beach and landed at Bay 3 Bar for a cold one. Next stop was at the Alibi Bar & Grill in Geneva for a quick bite to eat. Mr. Twisted Tea himself, Bill Grotto would be happy, as more than half sitting at the bar were drinking Twisted Tea! Back on the saddle and we rode to Sanford to Rhonda’s Neighborhood Bar for a bit of hula hooping! Last stop before dinner was Sorry Charlie’s Corner, they are featuring music a few times a month so check out their ad in the magazine. Back at Tony’s Boat we had spread of chicken, pizza and more. The 50/50 was won by a mystery ride virgin! Join us for an upcoming ride, we are nice peeps, mostly!

By Lulu

For 16 years now Joe Vece and great patriots take time out of their busy lives to put on a moving tribute to the lives lost on 9/11 and those who continue to suffer the effects of that day. The ride starts with the ceremony and registration at the Flagler Government Service Building in Bunnell. The ride through the country ended this year at Ike’s Saloon in Bunnell for a great lunch. I was out of the state this year, so Sherry Fletcher attended and shot some photos for the article. The Knights of Inferno and The Punishers MC of Flagler organize the event and do a fantastic job. A special thank you to Politis & Matovina, Monster Motorcycles, Ike’s Saloon, Flagler County and Tropical Enterprise for their sponsorship and help with the event. And to all who won’t let a year go by without a day of somber reflection!

By Horny Dave (photos by Crash)

Tucked back in the woods on Old Highway 17 in Pomona Park is a famous neighborhood watering hole called the Hideaway Bar & Grill. The name is fitting, blink and you’ll miss it. There is a large motorcycle crowd in the area, and they own all kinds of Harleys, custom trikes, and rat rods. Every third Sunday Sheldon and Lisa host a swap meet that everyone is showing up for and you need to check it out.

Local vendors offer hard to find parts for Panheads, Shovels, EVOs, and metrics. If you need a part, these boys have it or can get it. They have handmade jewelry vendors, tools, boat parts, and of course food. James has the smoker going with pork or chicken to feed the crowd while Tommy and Meghan play on the stage. Show up a little early at the bar and get the best SOS this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, breakfast 8-11am Mon-Sat and during the swap meet.

It’s good to see hometown businesses listening to the community and doing a wonderful job of bringing everyone together for good times, great company, and just about anything you need for your bike. When you are planning your next adventure, do a little country riding and come out and experience some good old back woods fun.

By Lulu

Patti Miracle has taken over the reins at Saints & Sinners Pub in Ormond Beach. Having been in the bar and entertainment business for most of her life and being a native-born Daytona girl…Patti knows what people are looking for to enjoy a night out. Patti’s first bar was the old Countrytime Pub in Bunnell back in 1995. She owned Roadside Tavern, a busy party spot in Port Orange from 2011-2015. Patti then ventured into radio, starting The Rock of Daytona, which she still owns. In addition, she opened Downtown Daytona Live and Seaside Tavern. Presently she is turning it up at Saints & Sinners Pub at Destination Daytona and is looking forward to continuing to build the Saints & Sinners activities and following. The bar is a full liquor bar, with ice cold beer, friendly bar staff, GIANT sandwiches, and a great new food menu. Cornhole is every Thursday night at 7pm (Weather permitting). The monthly Biker Jam is held on the first Saturday of the month with live music from 1-5pm. The second Sunday of every month is Super Swap Meet Sunday with live music from 1-5pm. Vendor spots are available for $10.00, and all the proceeds go to a designated charity. Sites open at 8am and shoppers shop for free. Friday is bike night with live music from 6-10pm. We recently attended Bike Night and Big Engine was rocking the pub stage while we enjoyed $5 food and drink specials. Music is featured Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm. Perfect spot to sit while your bike loving significant other shops at the dealership! Saints will be closed Christmas. Make your plans to join the party on New Year’s Eve! Hypersona starts at 9pm, free champagne toast and VIP-packages are available. Get on your bikes and ride out to Saints & Sinners Pub at 1635 N US Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. Visit their Facebook page for complete live music schedule. Save the date for the 2nd Annual Women’s Music Fest February 3-5, 2023, featuring Jasmine Cain and other local female vocalists.

by Jeani G.

So many unique and amazing costumes at this year’s Halloween bash … with over 30 contestants, the judges sure had a tricky time selecting their favorites!

1st Place $1,000 cash was awarded to the striking Viking couple Matt & Kristen, who have ten children and were so thrilled to win!  2nd Place $100 OB’s gift card went to the 8ft Big F*#ckin’ Zombie Ron, who terrifyingly towered above the crowd; and the 3rd Place $50 OB’s gift card winner was the Ancient Druid Jack, a sculptor who created his mask from a cow pelvis.  Be sure to check out all the great costumes on Thunder Roads Florida Facebook!

Jasmine Cain rocked the stage as an adorable Wednesday from the Addams Family – the band played a great mix of classic and modern rock, pop, metal, and several awesome originals!

OB’s scary and sexy staff were wickedly busy slinging drinks and serving food to keep the creepy crowd hauntingly happy all night long. The monster mash was so much fun we can hardly wait for next year!