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Knights of Inferno Are the “White Knights” For Little Cooper Ascone
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 »Getting Twisted for a Chance to Win $500!
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 »Women’s Day Event at Brandon Harley-Davidson
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 »Dirty Harry’s Hosted the Razorbacks
Adamec Harley Host of the Ride for Justice
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 »Never Too Far To Ride
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 »Leesburg Bikefest 2012 Faces & Places
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 »Nobodies Opinion July 2012
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 »July 2012 Thunder Rider Featured Bike
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.