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Fall came down quickly this go around, and a lot has been happening along the way for many of us! Fine tuning the ride to get ready for the cold weather, preparing ourselves for possibly a snowy one this time (wooly worms don’t lie, man, jus’ sayin’). Regardless of where our heads are at this fine October day, there’s something…
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The Devil’s Staircase Racing Weekend! Old school motorcycle racing and shinanigans in Oregonia! On October 8th and 9th 2022 the Dayton Motorcycle Club hosts the 73rd Annual Devil’s Staircase AMA PRO HILLCLIMB weekend – and if you’ve never been, clear the weekend and head out to Oregonia for one of the most exciting old school motorcycle events held anywhere in…
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Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry by Greg Ellifritz Now that most states have a process allowing citizens to legally carry concealed handguns, many of you may be carrying a firearm more frequently, or just starting to carry for the first time. A common mistake I see with a great number of my students is an obsessive focus on acquiring and…
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Generally, nobody wants to end up riding their motorcycle through a heavy storm but weather is unpredictable and every rider should be prepared to handle the rain. Inexperienced motorcycle riders tend to fear the rain and the loss of traction that comes with it. While wet pavement is slick, motorcycle tires are designed to maintain traction with the road even…
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Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern MSTA FlyBy Week was fun and exciting this year- over 160 attendees had a great time riding the twisty roads of Southeast Ohio and Northern West Virginia. My friend and bike wash guru Jeremy Riffle and I knew attendance would be double last year for Monday – Wednesday so we arrived on Sunday to…
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Drawing to be held Sunday, September 11th at the Thunder Zone! You have a chance to win Sam Childers (The Machine Gun Preacher) personal motorcycle – a custom Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic – just by getting a raffle ticket to support his efforts to save the lives of children in one of the worst war zones in the world. Tickets are…
Read MoreSaturday, September 10th Noon – 5pm at The Thunder Zone! at The Landing / Sunset Bar https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057591303431 This show has exploded at the new location, with space to accommodate hundreds of show bikes in one of the most amazing setting – in the midst of one of the greatest motorcycle events, anywhere! All makes and models, vintage and modern, import…
Read MoreNew this Year – it’s a TATTOO PARTY for anyone with ink or an appreciation for it! Thunder Roads Ohio will be hosting an IRON & INK TATTOO PARTY as part of this year’s THUNDER ZONE in Geneva-on-the-Lake. This is an informal contest – offering prizes for both those exhibiting their ink and the artists that did the work! Additionally,…
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The THUNDER ZONE Returns to Geneva-On-The-Lake! Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 11th The Landing and Sunset Bar: 5475 Lake Road, Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057591303431 While Ohio Bike Week is Ohio’s Rally and kicks off the riding season for many, Thunder On The Strip is a true “Biker Homecoming” for thousands as they wind down after a summer of riding and…
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Little Switzerland, North Carolina, July 2022 Sport Touring Corner By Norm Kern The Big Lynn Lodge is located on a mountain ridge next to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a few miles south of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It’s one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find for a motorcycle rally, and there are fantastic roads in every direction from the…
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