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EVENTS List your event free @ www.thunderroads-virginia.com
Weekend General Admission or $10 per day coolers welcome – camping – BYOB, stopping to pick up special coupons at local businesses (you don’t even have to
food & drinks aVAilable. www.southcentralbikefair.com. Both events held @ Chase get off your bike). Collect all your coupons, cross the finish line within 90-minutes
City VFD Training Grounds 534 Jonbil Road - Chase City , Virginia 23924. For of your start time, and you qualify for a special drawing with prices, free t-shirts,
more info call (434)372-0092 or (434) 210-0325, thethomases4@verizon.net . and more. From 10:30 to Noon there will be an All-You-Can-Eat - Ice Cream
Benefiting the Chase City Volunteer Fire Dept. Social, sponsored by Turkey Hill Ice Cream and WYYD, who will also be providing
a live concert, all the ice cream you want or can eat and a fun day for the entire
June 12th family! Registration is open from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m on Sat. June 26 at Riverfront
10th annual Edmarc Hospice for Children Poker Ride Park, downtown Lynchburg, VA, but spots are limited, so register online at www.
Portsmouth, VA The American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 54 would like riverfrontchallenge.com. The registration fee is $15.00 for motorcyclists, $5.00 for
to invite the biker community to the 10th annual Edmarc Hospice for the Children extra passenger. Kickstands are up promptly at 9:00 for this fun, timed event. There
Poker Ride. At Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Bar Ports, VA. Buffet breakfast will be route sheets, several route options, and lots of fun places to see and visit.
before a 90+ mile ride and back for bunch (included in registration fee). 100% of So choose your riding partners, drive safely, and have a blast! There will also be
the proceeds go to Edmarc Hospice. Registration starts at 8:30 am. Cost $15.00 runs, walks, and bicycle rides going on downtown and something for kids, families,
rider & $10.00 Pass. Please contact Gino Blackwell 729-4685 or E-mail at gino_ and adults. Please bring the whole family and enjoy a “Day at the Riverfront”.
acmc54@verizon.net
June 26th
Jun 12th Smithfield Olden Days
Rallyin The VAlley 6 Smithfield, VA Olden Days June 25 6-9 pm 26- 10-10 pm in Smithfield VA is
Staunton, VA At Shenandoah Harley-Davidson in Staunton, VA. Food, Vendors, a wonderful destination for all bikers. Crafters, BBQ Contest, Food, Music,
Cold Beverages and Live Music Saturday. Food and vendors open at noon, live Pagan River Homemade Raft Race, Dunk Tank, Antique Cars, Hot Rods, Bikes,
music starts 2 p.m. with 6 top, local bands playing rock, southern rock, country, Rhondells play Friday night on Main Street in downtown Historic Smithfield. Full
metal until approx. 10 p.m. Demo Rides will be aVAilable. Point Series Bike Show day of fun with so much to do and see. While you are here for the event you can
Sunday the 13th, hosted by Bike & Rider Productions. Along with vendors, food stroll through our wonderful shops and antique and art and fun stuff. contact Terry
and cold beverages. Live Music starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, event wraps up 5 p.m. Thompson 757-357-2214 tthompson@iwus.net
Sunday June 13th. Free admission.
June 27th
Jun 12th US Military Vets M/C, VA Beach Chapter, Vets Helping Vets Ride - Virginia
Blue Heron Restaurant Bike Day Beach, VA The US Military Vets M/C annual ride to support the VA Beach
Charles City, VA Blue Heron Restaurant(Rivers Rest Marina 9100 Wilcox Neck Rd. VetsHouse. The VetsHouse is a place for homeless Vets to stay while getting their
Charles City,VA) and Capital City Chapter #165 of Southern Cruisers Riding Club lives back together. It is supported solely by donations. Please Come out, enjoy the
are hosting a Bike Day to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Jun 12th 8 from ride, and feel better knowing that you helped someone in need that once fought
11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 10% of proceeds during those hours will be donated to St. for you. The times and locations are TBD. Please contact Ragman at ragman@
Jude’s. Must present your guest receipt to server and ask that it be for St. Jude’s usmvmcVAbch.org FMI. http://usmvmcVAbch.org
June 13th July 4th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Independence Day – Happy Birthday America!
Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE.
Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at Jul 10th
it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Blue Heron Restaurant Bike Day – Charles City, VA
Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date June 27th Blue Heron Restaurant(Rivers Rest Marina 9100 Wilcox Neck Rd. Charles
City,VA) and Capital City Chapter #165 of Southern Cruisers Riding Club are
June 14th hosting a Bike Day to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Jul 10th from
Flag Day 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 10% of proceeds during those hours will be donated
to St. Jude’s. Must present your guest receipt to server and ask that it be for
Jun 18th – 20th St. Jude’s
5th Annual Iron Titans Motorcycle Rally/Swap Meet
Tazwell, VA Tazewell County Fairgrounds Tazewell, VA Motorcycle, car & truck Jul 17th
show, burn out pit, motorcycle/dirt bike & ATV rodeo, tattoo artist, vendors, Ms. Poker Run
Iron Titan beauty pageant, poker run & bug run, live band, swap meet, 50/50, Richmond, VA The American Legion Riders Post 74 is sponsoring a Poker Run
raffles, prizes and contest through out the rally. Tent and RV camping/public on July 17, 2010 support the Dining Out Program at McGuire VA Medical Center
showers. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, SC. AMA in Richmond, VA. the run starts at the American Legion Post 74 at 3025 Louisa
sanctioned. Tazewell County Fairgrounds Tazewell, VA Rd. Keswick, VA 22947. Registration is from 9:00am-11:00am. Cost is $20.00 for
rider. $10.00 for passenger. extra hand is $10.00.1st prize is $100.00. 2nd prize
Jun 19th is $75.003rd prize is $50.00 Contact info is Scott Selzer 434-531-2030 or Willie
Poker Run and Custom Chopper Raffle Barnett 434-293-4846
Yorktown, VA 9th Annual “Ride for the Cure” Poker Run and Raffle to Benefit
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tidewater-Registration 8:30-10:00 AM @ Hampton Jul 17th
Roads HD-Yorktown, VA Famous Dave’s Bike Day
Glen Allen, VA Famous Dave’s (VA Center Commons) 10085 Brook Road Glen
Jun 19th Allen,VA. and Capital City Chapter #165 of Southern Cruisers Riding Club are
Famous Dave’s Bike Day hosting a Bike Day to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Ju1 17th from 11:00
Glen Allen, VA Famous Dave’s (VA Center Commons) 10085 Brook Road Glen AM until 5:00 PM. 10% of proceeds during those hours will be donated to St.
Allen,VA. and Capital City Chapter #165 of Southern Cruisers Riding Club are Jude’s. Must present your guest receipt to server and ask that it be for St. Jude’s.
hosting a Bike Day to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Jun 19th from 11:00
AM until 5:00 PM. 10% of proceeds during those hours will be donated to St. Jul 17th
Jude’s. Must present your guest receipt to server and ask that it be for St. Jude’s. Ft.VAlley F.D. & IAFF Local 4783 Poker Run
Ft VAlley, VA Benefits training funds for both departments Saturday - July
June 24th – 26th 17, 2010. Begins and ends at Ft. VAlley Vol. Fire Dept. Ride through scenic
Virginia State H.O.G. Rally Shenandoah VAlley, 7088 Ft. VAlley Road. Lunch provided (13:00PM-4:30PM)
Chesapeake, VA. Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Virginia State with live band. Ft. VAlley, VA 22652. Cash payout: Best hand-$200.00 / Worst
H.O.G. Rally in Chesapeake, VA. Chesapeake is an undiscovered Natural Wonder hand-$100.00. Questions: 540-335-5927 or 540-481-0055. Door Prizes. Rain Date
Waiting to be explored! You have the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake 07/24/2010. Onsite Registration: starts at 9:30 AM. Last Bike out at 11:30AM-Last
Arboretum, Skate Park, Planetarium, Veterans’ Memorial, Deep Creek Lock Park, bike in at 4:00PM
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Fun Forest, Wildlife Refuge, Civil War Trails and much
more. The rally is located in the heart of the amazing Hampton Roads region which Jul 18th
means adventures and outdoor activities from ocean to river to trails and way, way Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park
beyond. Come enjoy great riding opportunities, good time with friends, indoor bike Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE.
show, wonderful opening ceremonies, aircraft carrier tours and best of all...if you Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at
pre-register by May 6, 2010 your name will be entered into the drawing for the it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe
Grand Prize! We will be giving away a 2010 Harley-Davidson Nightster. You must Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Jul 25th
be pre-registered and you must be at closing ceremonies. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Don’t fret the summer heat. We’ve got you covered with rally activities and indoor Jul 24th
bike show at the Chesapeake Convention Center located next door to the rally’s 3rd Annual Allstate Bike Bash
host hotel. Get ready for some fantastic awards. After all, it is “The Roaring 20th” Richmond, VA 3rd Annual Allstate Bike Bash July 24, 2010 3-7 PM Hosted by
rally and you’ll want to be part of history! Got questions? Visit the rally website or Bolling Agency Sponsored by Pharaoh Souls MC and Likuid Glass Car Audio
simply call (757) 471-3669. If no answer, leave a name and phone number and Located at Hadads Park 7900 Osborne Turnpike Richmond, VA 23231 $20
your call will be returned within 24 hours. admission includes park entrance and food. Please contact 804-452-0800 or 804-
721-7727 for more info
June 26th
Riverfront (Ice Cream) Challenge
Lynchburg, VA A Motorcycle Run with a twist and a lot of Ice Cream!!! You will
have 90-minutes to Ride through Lynchburg, and Campbell and Bedford Counties,
Sept 12th
Grandparents day
Sept 18th
Famous Dave’s Bike Day
Glen Allen, VA Famous Dave’s (Va Center Commons) 10085 Brook Road Glen Allen,Va.
and Capital City Chapter #165 of Southern Cruisers Riding Club are hosting a Bike Day
to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Sept 18th from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 10% of
proceeds during those hours will be donated to St. Jude’s. Must present your guest receipt
to server and ask that it be for St. Jude’s
Doc Spresser’s Easter Basket image and story from his wife Marian.
Doc is an original member of Rolling Thunder® Inc.
PRESS RELEASE
Tammy Saberan
Marketing Director
301-274-5080.ext.14S
Rolling Thunder® XXIII
Events for this cause take ptace Memorial Day Weekend. On Saturday. May 29th, at Harley-
Davidson of Washington, DC, you’ll find free food and drinks, while supplies last. being served
at 11 am, music, tattoo artists, many different vendors as well as DAV’s Harley’s Heroes. Harley-
Davidson Officials, Rolling Thunder® Officials and much more. Harley-Davidson of Washington,
DC also has the official Rolling Thunder® t-shirts.pins and patches, wtth proceeds going to Rolling
Thundery Inc. This reunion will take place from 10 am to 4 pm, providing a location for riders to
come together and discuss the game plan for the next day.
On Sunday, in years past, between 5,000 and 10,000 riders gather at Harley-Davidson of
Washington, DC at 8 am for free coffee and donuts. The American Pride Yellow Ribbon Ride leaves
with a Police Escort to the Pentagon parking lot, where they unite with riders from across the world
to honor the event with festivities.
If you’re coming from out of town and would tike to participate, there are numerous hotels in the DC
metropolitan area available for you, along with maps that show how to get to Harley-Davidson of
Washington, DC. Visit our website, www.hdwash.com and click on the Rolling Thunder® link, where
you can find this information. Call the Marketing Department at 301-274-5080 ext. 145 for further
information.
The mission of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) is to achieve the fullest possible accounting of all
Americans missing as a result of the nation’s past conflicts. The highest priority of the organization is the return of any liv-
ing Americans that remain prisoners of war. To date, the U.S. Government has not found any evidence that there are still
American POWs in captivity from past U.S. conflicts.
JPAC is located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The command was activated on Oct. 1, 2003, created from the merger of
the 30-year-old U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii, and the 11-year-old Joint Task Force - Full Account-
ing. Commanded by a flag officer, JPAC is manned by approximately 400 handpicked Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines
and Department of the Navy civilians. The laboratory portion of JPAC, referred to as the Central Identification Laboratory
(CIL), is the largest forensic anthropology laboratory in the world.
JPAC also maintains three permanent overseas detachments to assist with command and control, logistics and in-country
support during investigation and recovery operations. They are Detachment One located in Bangkok, Thailand, Detach-
ment Two in Hanoi, Vietnam and Detachment Three in Vientiane, Laos. JPAC has a fourth detachment, Detachment Four,
located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, responsible for recovery team personnel when they are not deployed.
JPAC now has an international toll-free telephone number. Dial 1-866-913-1286 to call JPAC free of charge. This line is
available to all, but is specifically designed for those who may have information relating to missing Americans. JPAC has
linguists on staff for most countries where MIAs are believed to be located who are available to interpret for callers who do
not speak English.
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kelly@thunderroads-virginia.com
ABATE of Virginia
welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.
ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas
or CulpeperSharon@Gmail.com. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, nvcrmail@msn.com Richmond, Va.
by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com. 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with
us anyway. It’s not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides
ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at president@star440.org or
Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . go the www.star440.org
Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or
SStacy@eqt.com Moose Riders District 8
Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email:
ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) kimandbubba1@verizon.net or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: hawgdawgrose@
meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA wmconnect.com
22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-
6366 or TimDalman@comcast.net TAMA – Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association. ALL clubs or any
organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet
ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter ( Williamsburg , VA ) meets 9AM every 1st Sunday at some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that
Beachcomber's Restaurant, 8811 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown , each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict with others & then
VA 23692. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Gene Spare at 757- we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd
903-6541 or JESpare@verizon.net Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of
Volvo Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA. www.tamaevents.com
ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st
Tuesday at Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. The Sons of God Motorcycle Club Ministry® made up of Christian Bikers who
Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or share a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ with other bikers.
EvoTronco1@wmconnect.com We hold bible study every Monday evening. For more information call TJ
(757) 819-3362, Thing (757) 621-4891 or Grape Ape (757) 831-1294. or visit
ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA) our website at www.sonsofgodmc.org
meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise
, VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276- Veterans First, Inc. Chapter 1 Richmond, VA- Non-profit org. whose mission is to
565-4541 or ShageDawg@hotmail.com assist our homeless veterans back into the mainstream of daily living. Meetings
are held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00 pm, VFW Post 6364, 6502
ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA ) Dickens Place, Henrico, VA. www.veteransfirstinc.org Tigger Mabry, Founder (804)
meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax , 305-1953.
VA 22030-5005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at
703-206-0571or NightTommy2@yahoo.com Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-
R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO)
ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA ) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and
meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church individual rights. email: membership@vfr-race.com. Website:vfr-race.com
, VA 22042-2145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at
703-309-7197 or KeviRF80@aol.com
Biker
8293 or HawgSke@msn.com
Andrew Walker
Office: 804.452.0088
Fax: 804.452.0089
Email: awalker@abwdesigns.us
Specializing in
Metal Fabrication • Wide Tire Kits • Service
Thousands of riders are already on-the-road collecting stamps for the grand prize drawing!
Three grand prize winners will be randomly-selected to receive airfare for 2 to Milwaukee,
3-days / 2-nights at the Iron Horse Hotel, a Harley-Davidson® Museum tour, and MORE!
The H-D® Tour is your key to great rides and lasting memories this summer. Get your passport
stamps at all 17 participating Virginia & North Carolina Harley-Davidson® dealers. Every stamp
earns you 1 ticket for the grand prize drawing – the more stamps you collect, the better your
chance of winning! Looking for even better odds? Receive DOUBLE STAMPS & TICKETS when
you visit all 17 dealers before close-of-business on September 15.
WWW.VIRGINIAHDTOUR.COM
Tattoo
of the Month
Departure Bike Works * Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C. North Carolina
5216 Hull St 413 W. York Street
Richmond, VA 23224 Norfolk, VA 23610 Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*
(804) 231-0244 1-800-9-THE-LAW Sports Center & Marina
www.departure.com 169 Walnut Island Blvd
Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group* Grandy, NC 27939
Foley Motorsports* The Firm That Rides (252) 453-4153
8151 Mechanicsville, Turnpike Dedicated to protecting the rights of injured www.walnutisland.com
Mechanicsville, VA 23111 motorcyclists www.outerbanksbikeshow.com
(804) 559-4282 1-800-321-8968
www.sportvehicles.com www.motorcyclelawgroup.com Thumpers Downtown Bar & Grille
Gary’s Automotive Again * 200 North Poindexter St.
23220 Airport Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909
BIKER ACCESSORIES,
Petersburg, VA 23803 (252) 333-1243
APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS
(804) 733-8644
Virginia
Virginia
Jason’s Garage Inc./ Diva Customs
501 Virginia Beach Blvd, Big Daddy Leather Alley Cafe and Sports Lounge*
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 1900 Princess Anne Street 608 N. Main St.
(757) 428-3482 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Kilmarnock, Va. 22482
www.JasonsGarageinc.com (540) 899-0048 (804) 436-1100
www.bigdaddyleather.com
Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell * Baker Street*
6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy DIVA Customs* 1920 Centerville Tpke #101
Yorktown, VA 501 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 872-7223 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 479-4480
www.hrhd.com (757) 428-DIVA (3482)
www.divacustoms.com
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE May 32 * Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations
BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
Boneshakers Saloon* Thunderbird Grill *
1297 General Booth Blvd 201 Battery Park Road RACING & EVENTS
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(757) 961-2812 (757) 357-7001 Dirt Drags at Slades Park
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Clutch Bar & Grill* Lloyd’s Airbrush & Design
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Virginia Beach, VA 23452 www.lloydsairbrush.com 8018 Boydton Plank Rd
(757) 491-2229 (804) 712-8871 Petersburg, VA 23808
www.clutchbarandgrill.com Specializing in Custom Paint & Graphics (804) 862-3114
email: info@clutchbarandgrill.com www.vmpdrag.com
myspace.com/clutchvenue
ENTERTAINMENT – BANDS
Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill * TATTOO STUDIOS
7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North Mean Dean *
Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218 Hard Hitting Originals & Classic Covers Graffiti’s Ink Gallery – 3 locations *
www.damonsbar.com www.meandean.site11.com 2311 Hungary Rd.
(804) 559-0820 Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 261-5689
Gridiron Grille & Sports Bar www.graffitistattoo.com
113 N Palace Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23185 MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
111-A W. Williamsburg Rd. *
(757) 258-1450 Sandston, VA 23150
www.gridirongrille.com (804) 328-6989
Virginia
www.graffitistattoo.com
Grumpy’s Bar & Grill
3541 South Plaza Trail Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell *
213 Rolling Thunder Lane 7122 Mechanicsville Turnpike *
Virginia Beach, VA Staunton, VA 24401 Mechanicsville, VA 23111
757) 463-5033 (540) 213-8026 (804) 559-4658
www.shenandoahhd.com www.graffitistattoo.com
HOOTERS
Richmond – West Broad *
7912 West Broad Street POWDER COATING PERSONAL SERVICES
(804) 270-WING
Virginia Kuttin Station *
Richmond – Chester* For ALL your hair needs!
2401 West Hundred Road Iron Core Powdercoat* 13509 Boydton Plank Road (Route 1)
(804) 425-WING 9802 Hosier St. Suite C Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Newport News, VA 23601 Biker Specials!
Richmond – Midlothian* (1 mile north of the James River Bridge) (804) 469-9003
1211 Huguenot Road (757) 595-0157
(804) 378-WING ironcorepowdercoat@gmail.com
T-SHIRTS
Knuckleheads Roadhouse * J & J Powder Coating
401 North Witchduck Road 2424 Castleton Commerce Way, Suite 1101 Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Virginia Beach, VA. 23456
(757) 644-6200 (757) 406-2922 Wild Bill’s Custom Screen Printing *
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FUN PLACES TO STAY Official Screen Printer for Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic T-shirts
Mary Jane’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill* * Hats * Sweat shirts * Jackets Aprons * Tote Bags * Lunch
565 Cedar Road Virginia Bags * Stickers * Magnetics * Vinyl Lettering and much more
Cedar Lakes Shopping Center Office: (757) 961-7576 * Fax: (757) 490-5471
Chesapeake, VA 23322 Outlanders River Camp* wildbillscsp@gmail
(757) 549-0367 4253 US Hwy 211 West
Luray, VA
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Virginia
Newport News, VA (757)
874-LUBE (5823) North Carolina
Peaco Towing Inc.
www.thelube.com
Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,* 6906 School Ave.
Sidelines Cafe Sports Center & Marina Richmond, Va 23228
* Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE May 33
Recycling America - Meet the American Pickers
Article and Pictures by Vernon and TT Schwarte who can be back into circulation that have been forgotten is their main
reached at vernon@hawgstock.com goal. In the process of finding these lost treasures, they have
In January the History channel debuted a new series called fun talking, learning, and seeing beautiful America. During the
“American Pickers”. The 10 episode first season is about two interview, there was much discussion about the background
guys from Le Claire, Iowa that look for what they call “trea- of multiple items, so it is as much about the history of the item
sure”. An opportunity came up to chat with these two, and it and the find, as the item itself. This history is then passed on
turned out to be quite an experience. Mike Wolfe and Frank to the buyers to in essence keep history alive. Items can be
Fritz from Antique Archeology are two of the most down to bought from their shop or website, and even some famous
earth and real people that you could ever meet. These guys bike builders like Billy Lane and Jesse James have made
know exactly who they are, and where they are going. Very purchases from the duo.
personable and interesting to talk with and listen to. Both guys These guys run a business to make a buck or two, but
even ride motorcycles! Mike likes to run around on an old In- their opinions on what they pick, and what they do with it is
dian Chief, an old Harley Knucklehead, or even the Harley VL. refreshing in this day and age. When discussing with them
Frank has about 25 bikes in his personal collection. Frank the value of items that they pick and purchase, there are
bought his first motorcycle when he was in ninth grade, a 1959 some various opinions of how to value their finds. On one
Harley Sportster that he still has to this day. Both guys even episode they picked a beautiful old jukebox and paid $1,300
get a kick out of running around town on scooters, anything on for it. When they got it back to the shop, the item was looked
two wheels. Frank is also a big supporter of ABATE of Iowa, at by a person with more knowledge in this arena, and the
and has attended nearly all of the Freedom Rallies. If you are jukebox was valued at up to $5,000. The guys thought this
ever in Le Claire, stop by and meet them, you won’t be disap- was a great find, but in reality, they had no immediate offers
pointed. anywhere near that amount, and ended up selling the item
Their business is not a traditional antique dealership, and for $1,900. The both advised to be wary of any appraisal of
they are not antique dealers per se, but more treasure hunters. antiques and memorabilia. The items are only worth what
They are referred to as “pickers”. They are the people behind a buyer is willing to pay, and the amount a seller is willing
the scenes that find interesting items in old barns, garages, to accept. Some may have held out for more money on
and wherever they are hiding. Their business is based on the jukebox, but Mike and Frank thought that $1,900 was a
finding lost treasures, and bringing them back to life with the fair price. This amount covered expenses, and made a few
stories and history of unique items. Many antiques have been dollars for them, and the new owner was happy with the buy
found, valued, and sought after, but Mike and Frank are look- and would appreciate the “recycled” jukebox.
ing for the interesting items that most people would walk past. One of the first questions that comes to mind is how do
Things that are too cool to go into the landfill and that some- they find this stuff? The answer to that question is from sub-
one can love and appreciate once again. Recycling items mitted leads, and then simply from freestyle picking, as they
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