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2011 Spring EventsApril 30th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “High Road Riders’ Bike Blessing”

May 1st - Woodstock Harley -Davidson First 2011 Dealer Ride - destination TBA

May 8th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson MOTHER‘S DAY TRIBUTE Free Demos, Lunch & Refreshments

May 15th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “Little Angels Pledge Run”

June 4th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “St. Jude’s Ride for Kids”

June 5th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson Dealer Ride - destination TBA

June 5th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson Windy City Women Riders “6th Annual No Boyz Ride”

June 10th - 12th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson McHenry Co. HOG co-host IL HOG Rally (Rockford) Weekend Party at Woodstock “Bikers, Brats & Blues II”

June 25th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “Second Chances Run” Run to bene�t the Last Chances House

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17 Wisconsin Clubs & Organizations

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Featured Stories:14 Parts - Milwaukee Cycle

11 Safety - Woodstock Skills Training

31 Where to Ride - Door County

18 Live to Ride... Ride to Eat

18 Sport Riding

Motorcycle Tips:36 Custom Shop Tip: Jim Jones

16 Attorney Tip: Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo

34 ABATE of IL. -Judy “Chooch” Kaenel

26 Rental Tip - Milwaukee Mike

What’s Happening:33 Runs & Events : April

35 Runs & Events : May

42 Runs & Events : June

46 Runs & Events : Future

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Rental Tip: GOT THE ITCH? As we head into Spring in the upper Midwest an annual phenomenon begins to take place with those of us who ride. The need to get on our scoots and catch some wind becomes a drive that falls second only to that one that “keeps people populating the planet” if you know what I mean (wink wink).

Unfortunately, the weather does not often cooperate at this time of year. Yeah, there might be a nice day for ridin’ that crops up every now and again but wouldn’t you know it ends up fallin’ on a Wednesday or some other inopportune time. One thing seems to be almost for sure…schedule that all-day ride with you and your bros (and/or sisters) and chances are good to excellent that it will be cold, rainy or both!

So…what is Plan B you ask?

Here it is…pick a kick-ass ride destination with mind-blowing roads and jaw-dropping scenery within a single days ride. Phoenix and Las Vegas are just 2 spots that come to mind. I am talking’ about places like Death Valley, Zion Natl Park and Bryce Canyon out of Vegas and Sedona, Tucson and the Grand Canyon out of Phoenix…these rides are the real deal boys and girls if they are not on your bucket list now…they sure ought to be!

Review the Check List available on page 34 and Go ahead scratch that itch… you are gonna love it!

Till next time…

Keep the Shiny Side Up!

Milwaukee Mike

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Local Editor’s ColumnJennifer [email protected]

Hello again and thank you for your continued support and feedback! 2011 will be our third year of distribution in Wisconsin and Illinois. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to join other editors of Biker Information Guide from across the country who work year round

bringing information and features to our readers from coast to coast. Please join our Group on Facebook if you haven’t already to receive up-dates and highlights from our local riding area and links to other great groups. You’ll also receive news from the Northeast, West Coast, Gulf Coast and the Southwest, where Biker Information Guide has been in publication for 14 years!!! In this spring 2011 issue besides the beautiful cover image provided by Don Kates from Shooters Images Inc., you’ll find new features and des-tinations and the much anticipated “Live to Ride...Ride to Eat” feature on page 18. Communities like Door County, WI and Antioch, IL have joined us to announce they are rider friendly and offer many activities and attractions for the adventurous motorcyclist. Antioch’s Comfort Inn has a newly redecorated lounge and comfortable amenities that have often been a home away from home for this rider and her family. Also, Denise Maple of Va Va Vroom, LLC ( www.VaVaVroomOnline.com ) and Sue Knoke of Fluffy Biker Chicks ( www.FluffyBikerChicks.com ) are two of our newest (and rediscovered) friends who are offering some great clothing and accessory options for the ladies out there who ride or ride behind. You will enjoy visiting their web sites and who doesn’t enjoy updating their riding wardrobe? Shiny Bike Parts, Milwaukee Cycle, Up Right Manufacturing and others are a great example of the local busi-nesses offering services and manufacturing right here in our local riding area. And as always our Feature articles from our dear friends and local experts will give you some great insight and information.Remember you, our local riders, are always the topic of conversation so please don’t be shy. If you know an interesting riding group, rider or a great place to share, eat at or to explore visit me on our Facebook page or email me personally at [email protected] in Wisconsin and Illinois we are the First and Original Biker In-formation Guide. The network of resources and quality of the B.I.G. franchise will continue to set us apart from others as a local travel and information guide for motorcyclists in our area. As always I welcome your feedback.Ride Hard, Safe and Smart!!! - Jennifer

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Tech Tip: High Mileage Concerns Jim Jones Custom Services MotorcyclesCREEPERSCUSTOMS.COMThis time I’m going to talk to you about high mileage bikes, many of us ride and there are some of us that ride a lot of miles a year.

Now whether you keep the same bike or trade it off every couple years. The thing you have to remember is that if you’re riding a high mileage bike (50,000 miles or more); when you do your regular service, make sure you check things out. Not just wear on brakes bearings and such but check other things out. For example, if your handlebar isolator mounts are worn out that means they have been under a lot of strain, for sure if you have ape hangers, so a lot of peo-ple would change the isolators. But they never give any thought to the riser bolts, if the riser isolators are worn out you can bet the bolts are fatigued as well and could possibly break causing a much worse problem then the rubbers. Another example would be tires and bear-ings, everybody changes their tires and wheel bearings (I hope) but did you ever think of the axle or the axle nuts or washers? Or even more important check the swing arm or fork lowers, when changing your rear tire or checking the bearings. Look at the swingarm, this is especially true on baggers, dyna and fx type swingarms, you want to look at where the axle and the axle nut and washer meet the swin-garm this is a weak point on the swingarm.

What happens especially on high mileage bikes is that from continu-ous tire changes and service and possible over tightening the metal begins to wear and give you a place for a possible crack and because the washer or the axle head covers up the area from sight it usually goes unnoticed. If you check this and find a hairline crack, you have two options. First is to find a good used swingarm (good luck), second you can take it to a welding shop or bike shop that does welding and have them reinforce the swingarm in these areas. The reason I bring these last two items up is that they just recently were found on a bike in our shop, not two different bikes but the same bike.

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When it was brought in for a broken riser bolt he had a list of things he wanted fixed and checked out. After doing the riser isolators and bolts and a few other things we went to check the rear wheel bearings, when taking off the bags to perform the work we discovered that not only was the swingarm cracked but it was completely broken off and the only thing holding it in place was the axle nut and washer. Had the axle come loose the outcome would have been horrific. After seeing this we checked another bagger in the shop and sure enough the swin-garm was starting to crack on that one as well. Both bikes having over 50,000 miles, so the point I’m trying to make here is you could be the most service oriented person changing oil fluids bearings etc. like both of these customers were, and still u can find more things if you look. Remember if the part is worn look at what it’s attached to or what its being attached with, and this could also need your attention or replace-ment. Steel and aluminum are not indestructible; it can wear and fail just as tires bearings and other parts.

Just a thought if you’re riding that “one owner original bike” with high miles, it might be time to check some of those not so scheduled main-tenance items, see ya next time… Jim Jones

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Safety FeatureCurve Negotiation By Woodstock Harley-DavidsonRiding SchoolRobert Shelton, Instructor

2011 is here and a new riding season is upon us! One of my absolute riding joys is riding through Sweeping curves. Ahhhhhhhh, there’s nothing like a bit of lean and just cruising through the turns. It is just raw joy going though curves on a motorcycle. However, if a curve is misjudged or not negotiated properly the joy is removed and it can be a down and out raw experience. I would like to provide some thoughts and guidance here to keep the joy in your curves this new season.

Curves come in all different shapes and sizes. The same holds true for the roads we ride on. And, if not handled properly trouble can be gotten into. Some of the things that can cause difficulty with curves are critters coming out on you, or coming into a curve too fast and braking improperly, or not using proper head and eye technique, or mis-judging a road condition such as debris, sand or gravel on the surface, or any combination of these. Let’s explore these items and minimize their ability to influence our ability to negotiate curves. Typical Curves are sweepers, turns and switchbacks. They can be long and lean. They can be short and stout. The long and lean sweepers are fun because you can glide right through them. The short and stout ones can be dicey because they require you to properly lean, maneuver and throttle through the curve.

If there is any doubt regarding speed, debris, sand or critters then slow down. It is always better to slow down before you get to the curve rather than in the curve. Once you are in the curve roll on the throttle and go through the curve. This loads the suspension and allows you to lean the motorcycle into the curve. If you have to brake while in the curve, straighten the motorcycle first and then apply braking. When you apply brakes while in the curve the motorcycle automatically works to straighten upright and you lose your ability to lean and negotiate the turn.

When you are moving at speed greater than roughly 15mph you push in the direction you want to go. If you want to go to the left you push on the left handlebar. If you want to go to the right you push on the

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right handlebar. When you push to the left or right it automatically causes the motorcycle to lean in that direction and consequently go in that direction. Your motorcycle’s lean limit is pretty low. Most folks are sketchy about scrap-ing the pegs. If your pegs or boards scrape it’s ok, don’t panic, keep pressing on your bar, ease through and continue on.

Eye and head position are important. Your mo-torcycle always goes where you look. Look through the curve and drive through it. I tend to look as far through the curve as I can and keep my eys and head level with the horizon. I don’t fixate on lines and objects. If you fixate on an object or line you’ll drive right to it. There-fore, try not to fixate on cars, lines or road shoulders.

I hope this segment will bring a bit more joy in safely navigating all those luscious and gracious curves we see out on our rides.

Until next time, only you can determine how good you want to be.... Robert Shelton

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Bethel Presbyterian Church - 219-767-2494110 E. Hamilton Street, Union Mills, In.

Belvidere Fellowship Church - 815-544-6856153 South State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008

Bridgewood Church - 248-625-13446765 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston, MI.

Central Assembly of God - 920-465-0455831 Schoen Street, Green Bay, WI.

Crossroads Church - 847-362-71201350 IL.Route 137, Grayslake, IL.

East Gate Alliance Church - 715-387-36542203 East Becker Road, Marshfield, WI.

First Church of Christ, Scientist - 847-381-0939421 E. Main Street, Barrington, IL.

First Reformed Church - 920-324-2321422 W. Franklin Street, Waupun, WI.

First United Methodist Church of Forreston - 815-938-2380Route 26, Forreston, IL.

Leaf River United Methodist Church - 815-738-2321Route 72, Leaf River, IL.

Franklin Christian Church - 217-675-2718100 Main Street, Franklin IL.

Harvest Evangelical Free Church - 920-887-0799W7444 Highway 33, Beaver Dam, WI.

Hermantown Community Church - 218-729-87974880 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN.

Live Ministries - 586-739-042951220 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township, MI.

Maranatha Assembly of God - 217-423-2452555 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521-9069

Otisville Assembly of God Church - 810-631-45559444 Dodge Road, Otisville, MI.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church - 847-395-34742101 E. IL Route 173, Antioch, IL.

Silverwood United Methodist Church - 810-688-21982750 Clifford Road, Silverwood MI.

Victory Baptist Church - 815-539-90811610 Stroble Avenue, Mendota, IL.

Victory Tabernacle Church of God - 920-469-77292088 Allouez Ave, Green Bay, WI.

The Vineyard Church - 218-525-34625202 Colorado Street, Duluth, MN.1533 Arrowhead Road, Duluth, MN.

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Even before the show became popular pickers were abundant, they just did not have such a glorious title. Whatever the intent, cob web laced cycles are being dragged out of the back shed, dug from un-der tons of paper in the garage and rescued from the entwining grip of a buckthorn that has engulfed a foot rest and managed to work its way thru the frame, (remember the saw?).

After you have managed to get it home, now the sixty four thou-sand dollar question hits the fan, (after you wife gets done with you for dragging home a “collectable”, if only she shared your vision), what does it need and where do I get it. Before you do anything to your new find, know what your goal is: 10/10 restoration, something to ride for the kid, Rat bike to quench the midlife, or just something to work on to get out of the house. Now set it up for a photo shoot, get it well lit and take pictures of everything, since we are not supporting our local Foto-mat anymore there is no reason to be stingy, take pictures of every item on the cycle while it is still on.

Now the fun, the dissection, as you take each piece off, take a picture of it on the cycle then take pictures of it after it is off, making sure to capture any unique features. For the parts you plan on replac-ing print a picture and write any factory part numbers and dimensions. Even if you are making a Rat, it is good to know what you are replacing.

With the growth of the web, finding parts has become much easier, but as always buyer beware, if you are buying on an auction site make sure to ask plenty of questions especially if the seller has only a couple of feedbacks, ask for dimensions and additional pictures to verify it is a good part and what you need. If they are not taking care of you up front they are not going to help you once the honeymoon is over and they have your extra beer money.

At Milwaukee Cycle the bulk of the business is used metric parts (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha), there are 23,000 sq. ft. of parts from the 60’s to present. All of the parts are labeled and inventoried but there are also a couple hundred standing donor cycles. If some-one knows exactly what they want they can bring it to the counter or if they’re trying to stir the creative juices… then pack a lunch and

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browse. It makes everyone’s life a little easier when the parts that someone is trying to replace are brought in (although leave motors outside). You can lay the parts next to each other to verify the match and with gas prices at close to $4 per gallon no one wants an extra trip.

Whatever your goal is for your picked treasure, bring in your worn, tired and decayed, the new owners at Milwaukee Cycle’s goal is to help you meet yours. You can send your part requests to [email protected]

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What do helmet laws and insurance have to do with each other? Interestingly more than one might suspect. There is an annual attempt to repeal mandatory helmet laws from a number of states, notably Michigan. As seen in other states attempting such legisla-

tion, a condition was added to the bill language calling for additional medical pay coverage in the amount of $20,000. ABATE of Michi-gan has been fighting the mandate since its inception and ABATE member Mike Poage points out that bikers should already have the $20,000 medical coverage under the state’s insurance plan. Michi-gan has no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Mo-torcyclists are entitled to PIP even though they are not required to carry PIP insurance.

One of the biggest problems in securing helmet law repeals is the argument that bikers sustain serious injuries that aren’t covered by minimum limits of insurance, thus the need for add on medi-cal coverage. In Michigan, that might not be the case. The big-ger problem is that while helmet law proponents’ call for bikers to carry more medical coverage, these same people do not call for an increase in minimum insurance coverage. Michigan, for instance, has a $20/40/10 plan, which is woefully inadequate. In Wisconsin, an insurance law change in 2009 increased Wisconsin’s minimums to $50/100/100 and the ability to stack multiple policies. That was great, except in the wisdom of a new administration, the law is on a fast track to go back to the inadequate minimums of $25/50/10.

Illinois was also considering an increase in minimum coverage of insurance, recognizing that the current limits did not cover any substantial injuries. If bikers were at fault the majority of the time in accidents, it might lend to the argument that they should carry more medical insurance. The opposite is true in that most times in multi-ple vehicle crashes, it’s the other vehicle that caused the crash. Yet there is a trend to somehow hold the victim accountable by requir-ing more insurance and sometimes mandatory rider training to ride helmet free. Some states are not buying into this shallow thinking. The State of Washington is considering HB1984, which completely removes all language referring to mandatory use of motorcycle helmets, with no additional provisions. It’s what motorcycle rights activists call a “clean bill.”

In this writer’s opinion, mandatory minimum levels of insurance have to increase to at least catch up with the inflation rates. Many of these limits were set back in the 1980’s or earlier. To maintain inadequate limits of insurance while claiming victims of crashes are becoming burdens to society is pure hypocrisy. To insist riders must carry additional personal medical coverage in order to ride without a helmet is despotic.

Attorney Tip: Helmet Laws and Insurance: an insidious relationshipby Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo

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ABATE of Wisconsin - www.abatewis.orgAmerican Firefighters MC -www.affmcmilwaukee.com.comArmed Forces MC - Statewide - www.afmcwi.com/Axemen Professional Fire Fighters M/C - www.axemenmc.orgBikers Helping Friends Wishes - Boscobel, WI - www.bhfw.orgBorder Rider MC - www.boogman.com/brmcBritish Biker Cooperative - Milwaukee - www.britishbiker.netBTGOG Motorcycle Ministry - www.ridefreeforever.orgC.C. Riders MC - Madison, WI - www.ccridersmc.orgChristian Motorcycle Ministry - Wisconsin - www.cmausa.orgCelts Brotherhood MC - Richfield, WI - [email protected] Eagles MC - Neenah, WI - www.dceaglesmc.netDMZ MC - Waterford, WI - www.dmzmc.comDoor Devils MC - Door County, WI - [email protected] Ryders MC - [email protected] Wing Road Riders - www.gwrra.org/Heavens Devils M C - Milwaukee - www.heavensdevilsmc.com/Madison BMW MC - Madison, WI - www.madisonbmwclub.org/Madison MC - Madison, WI - www.madisonmotorcycleclub.org/Midwest Badboyz MC - Kenosha, WI - www.midwestbadboyz.netMilitary Veterans MC - www.geocities.com/lotas_1/Milwaukee Cruisers MC - Milwaukee, WI - http://milwaukeecruisers.comMotor Maids Inc. - WI Chapter - www.motormaidswi.com/index.htmlOutlaws MC - Milwaukee - www.outlawsmc.comRapid Angels MC - Rapids, WI - www.rapidangels.comRiders Assoc. of Triumph - www.triumphrat.net Rising Nation MC - Oneida, WI - [email protected] Runners MC - Big Bend, WI. - www.roadrunnersmc.com Soldiers for Jesus M/C - Beloit, WI - www.soldiersforjesusmc.comSOS Riders CMA - Kenosha, WI - http://cmancr3.orgSportster Owners of Wisconsin - www.sportsterownersofwisconsin.i8.comSt. Croix Valley Riders - www.scvr.orgT & T Riders MC - Marshfield WI - [email protected] Riders International of Wisconsin - [email protected] Vets MC - Southeast, WI - www.usmvmcwi3.comVeterans of America - Racine, WI - http://voamc.8m.comVeterans of America - Milwaukee, WI - http://voamc.comVictory MC - Great lakes chapter - www.thevmc.comVictory Power Riders MC - Muskego - www.victorypowerriders.comVietnam Vets MC - Gleason, WI - www.vnvmc-wi.org/Vintage Japanese MC - Wisconsin - [email protected] MC - Madison, WI - www.warthogsmc.com/Windjammers MC - Manitowoc, WI - [email protected] Federation of Motorcycle Clubs - www.wisconsinmc.comWisconsin Weasels - Madison, WI - www.wisconsinweasels.tripod.comWomen In Motion - Madison, WI - www.accidentscene.orgZodiacs MC - Oshkosh, WI - [email protected]

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Feature: Live to Ride...Ride to Eat I love food. But better than anything I could ever make in the kitchen, I make

better reservations. And there will always be someone who can make a dish better than me. So I will do what I do best, ride... and enjoy what they do best, cook! This column will be an ongoing feature as we explore our riding area looking for and directing you to some of those little known treasures of food bliss to add to your destination rides.

The Shanty on Hwy 41 in Wadsworth, IL is a place that once you discover, you will always go back. A comfortable rustic atmosphere, this is a place where quality food meets a fair price. Known for their quality food, including: steaks, chops, burgers, and seafood. Recently, featured on the Food Network show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” which highlighted their Whiskey Shrimp, Tequila & Orange Salmon and the Filet Mignon. All of the dishes are customer inspired, so when you’re planning your trip in Northeast Illinois plan your route to The Shanty at 38995 North US Hwy 41, Wadsworth Il 60083. They are open Monday through Saturday 11am – 10pm and Sunday 7am – 9pm. My personal favourite is the eggs Benedict on Sunday Morning!!

Spokes Bar & Deli was built in August 2004 by Naval Veteran, Larry Wojtecki who owned and ran L.W. Meats and Deli in Elm Grove, Wisconsin for 30 years were his “Two Wheel Tuesday” event was started. The environment is like a museum of motorcycles and memorabilia and hand painted murals on the wall offer surprise images to the keen eye while you’re waiting on your freshly made plates. Quarter pound Brats, Hot Dogs, and Hot Polish are a special on Two Wheel Tuesday from 4pm – 10pm and their other daily specials and cold drinks make this a must visit when you are in the area. You will find Spokes Bar & Deli just east of the I-94 / Hwy. 20 (exit 333), at 14001 Washington Ave., Yorkville, WI 53177. Everything on Larry’s menu is my favourite and everyone on your ride will enjoy this stop.

The Kelsey Road House South Barrington, IL, Now offering Gino’s East Pizza Menu and a full menu

including sandwiches, salads, steaks and daily specials. A great outdoor patio is open during nice weather and there is plenty of parking. This is a great destination with a great atmosphere and great food. The Kelsey Road House is at 352 Kelsey Road (just off Hwy 14), Lake Barrington, IL. Beverly is a welcoming host and I’m just waiting for the weather to break to visit again for the pizza.

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ABATE of Illinois - www.abate-il.orgAmerican Gold Wing Asson.- Union IL. - www.agwachapterd.orgAmerican Knights M/C - Chicago IL. - http://akmc.netfirms.comAmerican Legion Riders 489 – Yorkville, IL - www.legionriders489.orgAmerican Vets. MC. Riders Assoc. - Tinley Park, IL - www.avmra.comAxemen Professional Fire Fighters M/C - www.axemenmc.orgBack Road Riders MC (BRRMC) - www.brrmc.comBlue Knights XII - M/C - Grayslake,IL. - www.blueknightsilxii.orgBlue Knights- IL XX - Sugar Grove, IL www.bkilxx.com Blue Steel M/C – Chicago, IL - http://bluesteelmcchicago.comBrushpoppers M.C. - Sterling, IL www.geocities.com/brushpoppersBrotherhood of Warriors Veterans M/C - New Lenox, IL - txwbmc.com/Buffalo Soldiers MC SW IL, Inc. - www.bsmcswil.comBuffalo Troopers M/C - - www.buffalotrooperschicago.comChaiway Riders - www.chaiwayriders.comChicago Cruisers M/C - www.chicagocruisers.comChicago Norton Owners Club - www.cnoc.orgChicago Region BMW Owners Assoc. - www.crbmw.comChristian Motorcycle Ministry - Illinois - www.cmausa.orgChristian Sport Bike Assoc. - www.christiansportbike.comChromeDivas - www.chromedivas.comChrome Kitten Cruisers of Chicago -www.chromekittens.2ya.comCity Heat M/C - http://cityheatmcil.org Ducati Riders of Illinois (D.R.I.L.L.) - www.drill-online.orgForest City Riders M/C - Rockford, IL. - www.forestcityriders.comGator Girls (WOMEN IN THE WIND) - www.gatorgirlswitw.comGold Wing Touring Association - Chicago,IL - www.gwtalic.orgIllinois Confederation of Clubs - http://www.ilcoc.comIllinois Moose Riders Association - http://mooserider.comIron Butt - Chicago, IL. - www.ironbutt.comIron Justice M/C – [email protected] or [email protected] Cruisers - Des Plaines, IL. - www.jerseypinecruisers.orgLake Shore H.O.G. Chapter #1154 - www.lakeshorehog.comLatin American MC Assoc., - Chicago, IL – www.latinbikers.com Law Enforcement Riders Club – Chicago, IL – www.lercmc.netMidwest Souls M/C - Illinois - Dennis Dunn 361-765-9963Motor Maids M/C – Rockford, IL – www.motormaids.org Northern American 40+Touring Riders of IL – www.na40plus-illinois.comOpen Road Riders of Chicagoland – www.orroc.comRenegade Pigs M/C - Southside Chicago – www.renegadepigschicago.comRolling Thunder – Illinois –www.rollingthunderil1.com Steel Justice Motorcycle Club - www.steeljusticemc.comTopcats of Illinois M/C. – Barrington, IL - www.topcats.org Wild Pigs M/C - Chicago Chapter- www.wildpigschicago.comWindy City Rats - BRITISH M/C ENTHUSIASTS – www.windycityrats.netWOMEN ON WHEELS –Crystal Lake, IL - www.redhawkriders.comWonder Lake Cruisers - www.meetup.com/The-Wonder-Lake-Cruiser-Bike-Meetup-Group

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There is a poster floating around with a big bad biker on it that states “Fears No Man, Soccer Mom’s Scare Him” well, I do not fear soccer moms, I fear apathy. For those that don’t know Apathy is the absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered moving. For me, I like to call it the “whatevah” syndrome. There is such a lack of inter-est in fighting for motorcycle rights that it scares me to the core! A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois is tap dancing hard to get bikers out there motivated again to fight for their rights and we are losing that particular fight!Here in Illinois we have won so many battles against government interference in our rights to ride free that most bikers figure “why get involved!” or “hey, we be okay!”. Well guess what sweetpea – we ain’t! NHSTB has now release the Ten Top Most Wanted pamphlet to all the States including our supposedly fail safe state and Motorcycles are in this list! This government sponsored program is insisting that all motorcyclists wear helmets and full safety gear! I am sure you have all heard that Motorcycle Only Mandatory Safety Checks are in full swing and coming to a road near you! You can be stopped, checked, searched and this is all under the cover of “education”! They are also dangling the carrot of cash to itty bitty towns we all love to ride through to conduct these invasive searches – and ya know what? They are biting! Hey I don’t blame them! If I

had Uncle Sam giving me well needed cash to my town of 200 just to stop a few bikers? Ya see the picture Spike? Well I want motorcycle educa-tion to remain back in the hands of A.B.A.T.E. and not used as a tool from some non-riding bureaucrats dipping their greasy little hands into my rights to ride as I want to! I want to send a message to the NHSTB boys that we are not playing into their poker hand of their own personal agendas! I want to stop these unconstitutional searches! How do we all do that? By contact-ing your local A.B.A.T.E. chapter or state office and saying “Hey brother, what can I do” otherwise your “Whatevah” thought proc-ess will have you wearing Kevlar and a lid faster than you can say mandatory! So whatcha gonna do? Get measured for steel enforced outfit and a shiny black helmet or are you going to join the fight with me? Call your local A.B.A.T.E. now or play the puppet for your government piper!

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Dale’s Diatribe: But I digress…Dale Lumovic President, D.R.ILL.

Like many of you, I have an interesting com-mute to work every morning. I travel from my home in central Lake County in Illinois to my office about 15 miles from my home. The road I travel is one of favorites in the county.

Slightly hilly, curvy and with a speed limit that makes the trip enjoyable even when I’m not on my Ducati or any number of other bikes at my disposal. Something I’ve noticed since moving to this area is that other motor-ists are too busy with other things in their vehicles to enjoy this route or their own commute to where ever it is that their travels are taking them. Often times during what should be the “morning rush”, they’re fussing with electric shavers, applying makeup, checking messages or simply playing with their personal electronic devices to take in the beauty of this road and make the most of this moment in driving pleasure. Have we lost touch with immersing ourselves in what cars and bikes bring out emotionally when we get behind the wheel or throw a leg over a saddle? From my experience I believe we have. It’s become a chore more than a passion.The speed limit in this area is posted as 50 miles per hour, yet many times I’m trapped behind a column where the front car is driving at 10 miles per hour below that limit even when the road is dry and the morn-ing sky is crisp, sunny and beautiful. In this two lane roadway, other motorists can’t even manage to keep their vehicle between the lines although they’re traveling at much less than the limit, because they’re distracted by doing something other than focusing on driving. “Arrggh-hh! Com’on now people,” I find myself screaming inside my helmet as I observe bad behavior day after day from a wide range of drivers from many age groups and both genders as I try to enjoy this short jump to my daily druthers at my job. What is the point of this rant? Well on the weekends it’s not a lot different except that I get the joy of seeing many groups of riders out with their buddies and significant others enjoying this stretch of road in the same way I do, and as much as seeing their rush of riding being impeded by the mindless drones. After all the sensation of flying just above the pavement is what makes me love riding and those that chose to limit that joy that comes in riding at the posted speed limit (and perhaps occasionally above it) is what brings many of us to riding in the first place. I’m not suggesting that we do anything illegal, but what the @$%*! …But I digress.

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How many of you have lost a riding buddy to “love”? I can recall on a quick audit that I have lost too many to be happy about. We’ve all been there, riding on the weekend, was the first thing we thought of as we punched the clock on Friday to once again enjoy our weekly two day holiday. Ringing up all the guys to plan a trip to…anywhere our collective noses were pointing. Sharing this time was the thing that made the prior five days tolerable. Getting out on the road with these guys was like the time we were kids getting everybody from the neighborhood out for a pick-up game of football or baseball except that we’ve exchanged those sporting goods for leathers, helmets, and boots. Then out of the blue, love steps in the way. The kind of love that does not share our passion of riding. The kind of love that convinces us that riding is a dangerous pursuit and it would be wiser not to ride, than to get out and fly by the seat of your pants. The kind of love that takes that buddy away from us and what we thought was his infinite love for being with us and watching the odometer count up higher num-bers with every passing minute. The kind of love that shouts, “it would much safer to go to Bed, Bath and Beyond to shop for towels.” Arrg-ghhh! “ Com’on now people!!! Are you kidding me? I too was one of these folks. Until I saw the errors of my ways and came back to what I knew was my passion. I’ve never looked back. Thanks to riding, I’ve had the pleasure to meet and become friends with folks that I would not have were I not part of this community. Not had adventures, good and bad, that we look back on and laugh about today. Not seen places from the saddle that can’t be mimicked behind a steering wheel or postcard. Why not work to convince the “loves of our lives” to share in this joy and if not in the saddle with us, on their own rides. I’m convinced that once they’ve had a chance to see what we see and feel what we feel, they too will become intoxicated by its ability to make you feel like nothing else does. I’m working on my wife. She’s reluctant, but when I point out how many other ladies ride with great pleasure and little danger, it makes her do a double take and consider perhaps it’s the correct choice if she wants to be with me and our friends on certain weekends. It takes the right kind of bike, but there is something out there for everybody and their individual tastes. Riding is life, and life is not al-ways meant to be taken in, by small sips from it vessel. Sometimes it’s good to take it in with big sloppy gulps. This is what riding means to many of us and I welcome it with a healthy dose. But I digress…

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Where to Ride: Door County, Wisconsin

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America by Money magazine, Door County offers bikers scenic seaside experiences in the heart of the Midwest.

Surrounded by water, this bucolic 70-mile long peninsula juts into Lake Michigan along Wisconsin’s eastern coast and combines natural beauty and outdoor recreation with acclaimed performing arts, renowned galleries and shops, scrumptious local cuisine and pampering accommodations. It’s the perfect place to ride.

With 300 miles of shoreline and hundreds of miles of paved country roads, scenic route pos-sibilities abound. Ride through parks with incredible water views, cruise through quaint waterfront villages, enjoy the charm of the peninsula’s interior orchards or drive your bike onto a boat for a 30 minute ferry ride over to Washington Island, Door County’s largest and only year-round island community.

Five state parks, eleven historic lighthouses and more than 50 local beachside parks provide riding alternatives and the option to be active or just enjoy the sights. Choose from sailing, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, horseback riding, parasailing, sea kayaking, climb to the top of a lighthouse or enjoy a scenic zip line tour.

Painters, potters and performers abound in the peninsula’s quaint waterfront villages and on Washington Island. Door County is well known for more than 100 galleries, museums and ac-claimed performing arts troupes and venues.

No visit to Door County would be complete without sampling a traditional Door County Fish Boil. This Scandinavian tradition dates back to the county’s lumbering and fishing heydays and mixes locally caught whitefish steaks, onions and potatoes in a large kettle. The meal is cooked outdoors over an open wood fire and is highlighted by a fiery “boil over” which sends flames soar-ing into the air and signals that dinner is ready.

But be sure and save time to enjoy the tranquility offered by less energetic pursuits. Stroll along miles of scenic shoreline. Pick a pail of delicious cherries in July or a basket of crunchy ap-ples in September. Or take in one of the colorful weekend festivals that are held in the peninsula’s quaint waterfront villages and on Washington Island throughout the year.

To start planning your next road trip to Door County, visit www.DoorCounty.com for a complete rundown on activities,

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RUNS & EVENTS: Saturday April 9th - McHenry County, IL - Iron Justice M/C McHenry County Chapter Annual Party. Second annual party at the McHenry VFW Post at 3002 West IL Route 120, McHenry, IL. Doors open 5PM-12AM. All you can eat, catered by Crystal Lake Rib House, Music by C-Factor, Open Draft bar 6pm-10pm. Prizes, Raffles, 50/50, Good times, good food, great entertainment and good people. Tkts $20 in adv., $25 at door.

Saturday April 9 - Kankakee, IL - Arrowhead Valley A.B.A.T.E. Candlelight Bowl - Brunswick Gala Lanes at 200 Brook-mont Blvd., Kankakee, IL 60915-2103 $22 for pizza buffet & bowling $10 for pizza buffet only- www.arrowheadvalleyabate.org

Tuesday April 12 - Kankakee, IL - 7pm Arrowhead Valley A.B.AT.E. Membership Meeting at VFW Post 2857, 756 W Jeffery Street in Kankakee, IL 60901-4737 - www.arrowheadvalleyabate.org

Saturday April 16th - Greenfield, WI. - Motorcycle Aware-ness Rally. In Milwaukee County at 4610 S 76th Street in Greenfield (Overflow lot on 75th and Layton). We will rally from 10am-11:30am then ride to Waukesha County rally, intersection of Hwy 59 & Hwy 164 in the Don Jacobs parking lot. We will rally there from 12pm - 1:30pm.

Sunday April 17th - Bensenville, IL. - Teamster Horse-man Defeat M.S. (Ugly Run). Pre-Reg Donation $15, Day of $20 per bike. Tkts at Teamster Horseman MA Clubhouse, 1072 W. Franklin Ave., Bensenville, IL 60131 - Friday nights after 5pm & Zelstra HD in St. Charles or from our members. Day of -8am:Breakfast, 10am:Line Up (bikes out @ 12Noon), Run End:Zelstra HD - Food, Libation & Door Prizes for more 630-707-8989 or visit www.teamsterhorsemen.org.

Saturday April 23rd – Eau Claire, WI. – Motorcycle Aware-ness Rally. ABATE Region 7B will be holding its annual Motorcycle Awareness Rally on Saturday April 23 near the Oakwood Mall entrance off Hwy 53 in Eau Claire. This is a VERY important rally for ALL motor-ists. This event is open to the public as well as being a family-friendly event. You do NOT need to be an ABATE member to help raise aware-ness.

Saturday April 30th – West Allis, WI. - Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet -Wisconsin Expo Center in Milwaukee, WI. 11am–4pm $10 adults and $3 children. Over 80,000 sf jam packed with every-thing for the biker and bike. Buy and sell: new & used bikes (all brands welcome), painters, parts, accessories, apparel, leather, and more. Call 1-800-968-4242 for more info. visit www.motorcycleswap.com

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RUNS & EVENTS: Saturday April 30th – Chicago, IL. – Dave “Dogkiller” White Awareness Run. FREE RUN -Hosted by ABATE of Illinois, Chicago Chapter. Rollout 10am Rain or Shine!!! Check in 9am-36th Ward Office, 6839 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL. www.chicagoabate.com

Saturday April 30th - Oconomowoc, WI. - Public Safety Appreciation Day. Wisconsin Harley-Davidson is hosting a Public Safety Appreciation Day from 9am-5pm. Come out and see Motorcycle Riding Demonstrations, Parents can receive Child ID Kits from 11am-3pm, Safety House on Wheel’s 1pm-5pm, D.A.R.E., Fire and Rescue Ap-paratus. There will be something for everyone! For more information: www.wishd.com

Saturday April 30th - South Barrington, IL. - HighRoad Riders 7th Annual Blessing of the Bikes. The HighRoad Riders of Willow Creek Community Church are having annual Blessing of the Bikes. There will be morning food and drinks avail. before blessing fol-lowed by a semi escorted ride out to Woodstock H-D for lunch, music, and drawings provided by Woodstock HD. More information visit www.willowcreek.org/motorcycle or email [email protected] Mark your calendars.

Saturday April 30th - Neenah, WI. – 2011 Party & Indoor Bike Show. Headliners Bar & Grill, Neenah, WI. Doors Open at 4pm, NO COVER! ... Live Music by SNB Classic Rock Band (5-8) and Ask Your Mother Band (9-1) Free Food & Giveaways all night Indoor Bike Show (multiple classes) $10 Pre-Reg Fee. $15 day of! All Brands Welcome! Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in the following classes: Custom Street Stock Street Performance Classic/Antique Trike Rat Bike Foreign Bike One Best Of for the following Classes: Best in Show Best Paint Best Display (get creative!) for more info call 920-205-4666

Wednesday, April 20th -Round Lake Park, IL - Northern Illinois ABATE membership meeting at 7:30pm the Legion Post, 111 E. Main St., Round Lake Park, IL. Info: www.niabate.com or call BIG Mike at 847-445-6437

Sunday May 1st – Villa Park, IL – 5t Annual Ride Janie Ride. Event starts at Wild Fire HD, 120 W. North Ave., Villa Park, IL ends at Heroes West Sports Grill, 1530 Commerce Dr., Joliet, IL. 65-mile escorted event starts at 11am reg.open at 8:30am- Cost $25 per rider - $15 per pass. Live music featuring INFINITY and Michael Heaton, free food, free soft drinks, fully stocked bar, raffles, split the pot and door prizes. For info email: [email protected] or www.RideJainieRide.org

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RUNS & EVENTS:Sunday May 1st – Oak Creek, WI – 26th Annual ORIGINAL Bike Bless-ing. Legion Post #434, 9237 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek, WI, 53154. Sponsored by RRMC. Musical entertainment Chasin’ Mason. Vendors, Fun, Free Beer, and a Personal Blessing of Your

Bike. Don’t have a bike? Come down for the fun and the party.

Sunday May 1st - Starved Rock IL - Blessing, Bikers and Bluebells. Starved Rock Lodge’s east parking lot and have your mo-torcycle blessed by local clergy in one of two ceremonies. A great kick-off for biking season and a perfect time to see the bluebells on the path leading to Illinois Canyon. Open to public call 800-868-7625 ext. 386

Sunday May 1st - Aurora IL - Motorcycle Sunday. 11th year, Motorcycle Sunday 2011 is May 1, 9:30am-4pm at Phillips Park, 900 Montgomery Rd., in Aurora, IL 60505. Motorcycle Sunday is a annual one-day motorcycle rally. 2011 is the 11th anniversary of MCS - and “it’s gonna be awesome”. Motorcycle Sunday is a motorcycle rally, bike blessing, live concert, 60 mile ride - and more! This is a family-friendly event. Admission is FREE! All types of bikes and riders are welcome. For vendor/sponsor info contact Hal Bryan 717-991-0804 or email [email protected]

Friday, May 6th - Sunday May 8th - Marengo, IL. - Fuel It Demo Days are back!!! Join us May 6-8 for our Demo Days. Ride the entire Victory line up! Fri-day & Saturday 9 am-3 pm and Sunday 10 am-3 pm. www.randyscycle.com – SEE AD ON THE FACING PAGE

Saturday, May 7th - Delavan, WI - Epic Memorial Ride & DWDK Awareness Rally. Join the CRASH COALITION (formerly the Black Nail Brigade) for a 52-Mile Escorted (Intersection-Controlled) Ride - Delavan, WI to Lake Zurich, IL. Kick off Motorcycle & Bicycle Awareness Month - DWDK (Driving While Distracted Kills) Awareness Rally - Silent Auction - Music & Live Bands - Meal Ticket Included. In-Person Registration on May 7 closes 11am. Rider Safety Briefing at 11:45am. Kickstands up at noon. Pre-register at www.epicmemorialride.com.*limited 1,000 vehicles

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815-923-0500

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May 6th, 7th & 8thFriday and Saturday from 9am til 8pmSunday from 10am til 3pm

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Demos available anytime

for test rides!

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Saturday May 7th - Lisle, IL. - Slide Into Spring Ride. Fox Valley HOG presents its annual ride. Ride starts at Heritage Harley-Davidson, 2595 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL 60532, and ends at the Montgomery Illinois VFW. Registration 10am-12pm First bike out 11am -Last bike in 5pm- Dinner 4:30pm- 6pm Ride includes: 5 stops, prizes, great food, points of interest and fantastic music. For info: Tom Smith (630) 552-9177, [email protected]; or George Davidson, (630) 231-7036, [email protected]

Saturday May 7th - Monee & Peotone, IL - Arrowhead Valley A.B.A.T.E. Wind-shield Wash,10am -Noon at the I-57 south bound rest area between Monee & Peotone from on I-57. Handing out information and trying to raise motorcycle awareness. Stop by and say hello! - www.arrowheadvalleyabate.org

Saturday, May 7th - Peotone, IL. - 27th Peotone Motorcy-cle Show & Parts Expo (Indoor & outdoor Event) Will held at Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone. Hours: 10am-4pm. Early Birds 7am. Ad-mission:$8 per adult, (online for $5) Address: Will County Fairgrounds - 710 S. West St. Peotone, IL 60468, (40 miles south of Chicago off I-57 at exit 327). For info 1-800-800-6034 or www.paragonspromotion.com

Sunday, May 8th - Pine Bluff, WI - The Slimey Crud Run twice a year on the 1st Sunday in May and the 1st Sunday in October. The bikes gather in Pine Bluff, WI in the morning. 10am-Noon the bikes start leaving and making their way to Leland, WI 37 miles away. Ride from Pine Bluff -Leland via Wisconsin’s alphabet roads, not the fastest route. By 1pm Leland is packed with bikes and party continues. visit www.slimeycrudrun.com


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RUNS & EVENTS:

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Tuesday, May 10th - Kankakee, IL - Arrowhead Valley A.B.AT.E. Membership Meeting, 7pm, V F W Post 2857,756 W Jef-fery Street in Kankakee, IL 60901-4737 - www.arrowheadvalleyabate.org

Friday, May 13th - Sunday, May 15th - Baldwin, MI. - 39th Annual Blessing of Bikes festival “Paragon Rocks the Blessing”. Blessing on Sunday at the airport by Para Dice Motorcycle Club. Gates will open at 9 AM and donation in $5 per bike. 40 thousands bikers come every year. www.paragonspromotion.com

Saturday, May 14th – Matteson, IL – Axemen IL 4 “Joker Run” Burn Camp Fund Raiser. Held to raise money for Burn Camp Victims. The ride approx.100 miles ending at the American Legion, 3539 214th Street, Matteson, IL 60443. Various raffles, Live Band and Pig Roast. For more info - [email protected] or www.axemenil4.com

Saturday, May 14th - Lakewood, WI. - Armed Forces Day Veteran’s Ride. Annual fund raising event for Veteran’s Hospitals. Ride leaves from the Pour Haus Bar & Grill, 15297 State Highway 32, Lakewood, WI. 11 AM. Live entertainment, drink specials, BBQ Food, Scenic Ride. [email protected]

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www.uprightmfg.comBruce Bibbee419-619-3405

If It Drops, Be Safe, Be Prepared

Fits into the saddlebagMaintenance Free

Sense of Safety Insurance

Can you squat about 255+ pounds????....This Innovative solution was designed to pick up your bike in the event that it drops and your alone. The Over-N-Up jack can also be used as a lean stand, allowing easier access to the underside for cleanups or service..

Sunday, May 15th – Ringwood, IL. Bike Run for Breast Cancer. 7:30am – 10:30pm at the Rusty Nail Bar & Grill, 4520 Ring-wood Road, Ringwood, IL 4th annual bike run for breast cancer is com-ing up, we hope to raise as much money as last year if not more!!

Sunday, May 15th - Woodstock, IL - 24th Annual Little An-gels Pledge Run. The Elgin Area HOG hosting. Run raises mon-ey for Little Angels, in Elgin, IL. Ride through 80 miles of country-side and return to Woodstock Harley-Davidson for the party. Reg. 10am the day of the Ride. First bike leaves at 10:30am. Party begins at 1pm. All bikeswelcome. www.lapledgerun.com/

Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22nd – Oconomowoc, WI. - Spring Open House at Wisconsin Harley-Davidson’s - 1280 Blue Ribbon Dr. in Oconomowoc / 262-569-8500 Friday 9am-7pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm. Come out and enjoy plenty of food, beverages, music, vendors, contests throughout the days, burn out pit, and much more! Don’t Miss It!! www.wishd.com

Saturday May 21st – Lake County, IL - Northern Illinois ABATE membership meeting outdoor meeting at Independ-ence Grove at 10:30am for more info call BIG Mike at 847-445-6437

Saturday May 21st- Chicago, IL - Chicago ABATE’s Spring Fling – Spring Party at Labagh Woods, Cicero and Foster, Chi-cago, IL. 9am-4pm. Live Music, Bike Games, Bike Show. $35 Donation includes all you can eat or drink. For more information visit www.chicagoabate.com

Saturday, May 21st -Mooseheart, IL. – Mooseheart Bike Blessing & Run. Benefits: Mooseheart Child City & School and Special Olympics North America Reg: Mooseheart field house, corner of Mooseheart Rd & Rt. 31, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539 Donation: $15 single rider, $25 two on one bike. Reg. from 8am-11am. Tour the Child City and get bike blessed for 2011-riding season. Starts at 11:45 and a scenic 65-mile ride to Indian Motorcycles of Chicago dealer-ship. Included with donation are ride patch & rocker, coffee, juice, sweet rolls, 1 free raffle ticket, gourmet BBQ, beverages, vendors, Indian demo rides, live entertainment by Jimy Sohns’ Rock & Roll Sideshow, goodie bag, and chances at over $500.00 in prizes.


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RUNS & EVENTS: Saturday, May 21st - Winona, MN. - 7th Annual Benefit Ride/Cruise Wounded Warrior Project. 8:30am-10am Reg- Veterans Memorial Park Band Shell in Winona, 10am-10:30am Benefit Ride/Cruise “Kick Off” Program, 10:40am Leave. First Stop: American Legion Post, 94 Rushford, MN. (free Pop & Bottled Water available) Second Stop: “The Patriot Pub” St. Charles, MN. (free Pop & Bottled Water available). Final Stop: Elks Lodge 327 in Winona. Hog Roast (not covered in Reg.Fee) & Silent Auction, Live Auction begins at 3 pm Auctioneer assisted by “HOOTERS” Restaurant Waitresses. Live Music by ” TROUBLE SHOOTER” -4 pm (Free to Ride Participants). Meet the “BUD GIRLS” after the Live Auction. Reg Fee this year- $30 per Vehicle. Reg. includes 2011 Event T-Shirt, Event Lapel Pin and Decal (while supplies lasts) Free Pop & Bot-tled Water at Designated Stops (while supply lasts) This year’s scencic route is approximately 100 miles. Rain or Shine! For more info www.tinhorse-cowboy.blogspot.com

Saturday, May 28th - Oconomowoc, WI. - Nation of Patri-ots Tour Ride. The Nation of Patriots Organization, bring recognition to military personnel, past, present and fallen. The Patriot Tour a or-ganized ride throughout all 50 States carrying one US Flag from Harley dealer to Harley dealer. It begins at 10:30 at Wisconsin H-D, 1280 Blue Ribbon Dr., Oconomowoc. Then ride leaves dealership at 12pm for Il-linois H-D, 1301 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn IL. For info: www.wishd.com

Saturday, May 28th – Menomonee Falls, WI. – Outer Lim-its MC Annual Poker Run. Orchard Inn, 12608 W. Old Orchard Rd (off 124th n Bradley), Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Come to Biggest & Best Poker Run In the State, Bring your friends. Free food, Beer, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle & more. Great run, Great route & Good times! For more info call 262-255-5627

Friday June 3rd - Sunday June 5th - Elkhart Lake, WI. – SUBWAY Superbike Doubleheader - AMA Road America, Hwy 67, Elkhart Lake, WI. This annual two-wheel celebration draws huge crowds for a weekend full of doubleheaders in 3 superbike classes plus Supermoto. Fan activities include on-site camping, MMA cage fights, front-straight drag racing demo, and open Karting. Adv. Tickt Deadline: 05/25/2011 www.amaproracing.com/rr/ or www.roadamerica.com

Saturday, June 4th - Berlin, WI - VFW Poker Run. Annual Berlin VFW Poker Run (Post 2925) Clubhouse, 420 N. Wiscon-sin St. Reg from 9am-11am, shot gun start @ 11am. Fee includes your poker hand and steak fry. Cash raffles/prizes. 2 or 4 wheels welcome, all makes & models. ALL proceeds go to support the troops. For more info contact sue at [email protected]

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RUNS & EVENTS: Sunday, June 5th - Antioch, IL. WINGS Benefit Ride. 100 mile motorcycle odyssey through picturesque Illinois and Wiscon-sin benefiting the WINGS organization, offering shelter, support and stability in an effort to end domestic violence and homeless-ness in Chicago’s suburbs, one family at a time. Motorcycle run Starting at 9:30am w/ last bikes out at 12:30pm from JD’s Boot-leggers, 25491 W. Old Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL. SEE BELOW

Sunday June 5th – Woodstock, IL. – 6th Annual No Boyz Ride. This year a new starting location from Woodstock H-D which has been a great supporter of Windy City Women Riders MC.There is no reg., no fees, no pressure and No Boyz. You’re welcome to have male friends ride with you to the dealership and meet you afterwards but this day is for the women only. For info at wcwr-mc.com

Thursday June 9th-Sunday 12th - Cave In Rock, IL - HOGROCK. Three Days & Nights of Non-Stop FUN! Bands/Entertain-met on three stages, WILD Contests, vendors, field events, mechanical bullrides, helicopter rides, camping and more! Southern Illinois, on the beautiful Ohio River, next to the Shawnee National Forest. Don’t miss “The HOTTEST Little Party in the Midwest!” For info: www.hogrock.com

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RUNS & EVENTS: Friday June 10th - Sunday June 12th - Elkhart Lake, WI. – Vintage Motorcycle Clasic (AHRMA) Road America Hwy 67, Elkhart Lake, WI. Hundreds of vintage bikes participate in road racing, motocross, cross-country and trails, club corrals, mov-ing bike show and swap meeet. Adv. Tickt Deadline: 06/01/2011 www.ahrma.org or www.roadamerica.com

Saturday June 11th - Shawano, WI. – Fox Valley Riders Shawano MC – annual Poker Ride & Party! $20 pp, Reg: Wolf’s Roadhouse, W8916 Oak Ave. Thornton WI. 9am-11am, Benefit-ing: Shawano county K9 Unit. All makes/model - Rain or Shine! 5 stops - approx.125 miles, ends at Clubhouse just west of Shawano on cty MMM (Bus.29) watch for signs MUST BE 21 or older for the party. 50/50 raf-fles, door prizes, free beer, food, soda, Music, after the ride until gone. Ruff camping available. Scooter 715-280-0663 or [email protected]

Tuesday June 14th - Kankakee - Arrowhead Valley ABATE Membership Meeting at 7pm, VFW Post 2857, 756 W Jeffery Street in Kankakee, IL 60901-4737-www.arrowheadvalleyabate.org

Sunday, June 12th – River Grove, IL. - Chicago ABATE’s 2nd Annual Swap Meet - Moose Lodge, River Road, River Grove, IL. Vendor spots $35 ea. Set up 6am-8am. Gates open at 8am-4pm $3 gate donation. Bike Show, Bikes for Sale, Food and Drink Vendors for more info visit www.chicagoabate.com

Sunday June 12th - Chicago, IL. - Ride For Liberty. Edge Al-liance, a non-profit 501(c)3 is raising funds to build a 36-unit supportive living facility for homeless veterans on the Westside of Chicago. We are holding a citywide bike ride fundraiser commencing at Soldier Field, rid-ing to Marseilles, Illinois, & back. For more info. www.rideforliberty.com

Thursday, June 16th- June 19th – Greenwood, WI – ABATE of Wisconsin Summer Hummer!!!! Located at the ABATE of Wisconsin ABATE Acres in Greenwood WI. BAND LINE-UP - Thurs-day-The D-Railers, Friday-Full Tilt opening for Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys, Saturday-Blues Highway opening for Porkchop. SEE AD OPPOSITE PAGE!!! or visit www.abatewis.org

Thursday, June 16th- June 19th – Boscobel, WI - Mid West Great River Rally, MWGRR B-14 The MWGRR is 14 year old event. This event is open to everyone and their families. Included is an outside meet on Thurs. at Snick’s Fin and Feather bar, a picnic style dinner on Sat. night and a lot of great riding and fireside camaraderie. Sands Motel 308 Elm Street Boscobel, WI 53805 Phone: (608) 375-4167

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RUNS & EVENTS:

Weekend Poker RunsMusic – Vendors

Bike Games – Bike ShowBar Stool Races

Food & RefreshmentsFree Camping

Cash Drawing 9pm SaturdayWin $10,000 in Cash!

FEATURED MUSICTHURSDAY D-RailersFRIDAYFull Tilt

Rev. Raven & theChain Smoking

Altar BoysSATURDAYBlues Highway

Porkchop

Summer HummerABATE OF WISCONSIN’S OFFICIAL STATE RALLY

dance with the devil run with the wolves

June 16-19, 2011ABATE Acres, W8742 Capital Rd., Rural Greenwood, WI

Camping, Showers, Vendors, Food & Beverages On-Site!Open to the Public, Must be 21 or over with photo ID to enter

ABATE of Wisconsin, Inc. is open to all persons and all makes and models of motorcycles

Gates open Thursday 12pm, Fri & Sat 8amABATE Member Tickets – Advance $25 / At Gate $30 / Daily $25

Non-Member Tickets – Advance $50 / At Gate $55 / Daily $25

Help Support Your Right To Ride Free!To order your advance tickets before June 4, 2011

go to www.abatewis.orgAS SEEN IN BIKER MAGAZINE – APRIL 2011

Friday, June 24th - Wheaton, IL. - Black Sheep HDFC Midwest Rally Bike Show. Harleys, Customs, music, and throw in some classic cars and great restaurants too. Come enter your Harley or other bike in the Black Sheep HDFC Bike Show in downtown Wheaton on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 6-8:30 PM. All are welcome! It’s just $10 to enter for a chance to win a trophy. Reg 6-6:30pm. The bike show will run in conjunction with the Wheaton Friday Cruise Night. The bikes will be located on Hale Street just north of the railroad tracks in downtown Wheaton, IL. www.blacksheephdfc.org/chapters/northern-illinois

Saturday, June 25th - Woodstock, IL. 2011 Second Chanc-es Motorcycle Run. Location: Woodstock HD Registration 9am, last Biker our 10:30am. Reg. $20 pp includes 80-100 mile guided ride, post run party, raffle ticket, food and drinks, goodie bag (while supplies last). Post Run Party includes Live entertainment, Food and drinks, Silent Auction, Door prizes, Meat Raffle, Tattoo contest and Frozen T-Shirt Contest. For info or to pre-register vis-it www.secondchancesrun.org or [email protected].

Monday - $1 DraftsTuesday - $1 Domestic Bottles

Wednesday - $2.50 Well DrinksThursday - $2 Cans

Friday - $5 Bombs

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RUNS & EVENTS:Saturday, June 25th - Bourbonnais, IL - Arrowhead Valley ABATE Sponsored Bike Show at Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, 700 Main St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 - www.arrowheadvalleyabate.org

Saturday, June 25th - Gages Lake, IL. - Iron Justice MC Lake County Chapter PADS Ride/Party. Seventy five mile es-corted ride, starts/ends at Jesse Oaks 18490 West Old Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake/join us for after party in Leinie Lodge...food, music, raffles and silent auctions. Adv Tkts $20, $25 day of ride/party. Benefit PADS of Lake County. For info or to purchase tickets email us at [email protected]. Reg 0930-1130, kickstands up at Noon. Party starts at 2pm

Saturday, July 9th – 5 starting locations. – 4th Annual Save-A-Vet Poker Run. Bikers, boats & Hot Rods 1st place $500 cash. Live Music $20 Rider $10 Passenger. Includes: Pig Roasts, Food, Music & Fun Pre Reg & Receive Poker Run Tee and Save-A-Vet Koozie. 5 starting locations – All end at Mineola Marina and Restaurant. Reg:9am–11am Last bike out 11am. For info www.Save-A-Vet.org

Thursday, July 14th - July 17th – 11th Annual WIM Ride, Heart of Wisconsin Tour and Tommy Thompson’s 17th An-nual Reunion Ride hosted by the talented Women In Motion Road Guardians. Benefits Accident Scene Management Inc. 501(c)3 dedicated to reducing injuries & fatalities to motorcyclists thru education. This is escorted three day tour through Wisconsin. End party on 16th at Tommy Thompson’s Farm, Elroy, WI for a Pig Roast. Pre-Reg required, ride limit 300 people. 877-411-8551 or email [email protected]

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