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APRIL 2016 Historic 75th Daytona Bike Week Breaks All Attendance Records .....10-1175th Daytona Bike Week Media Day ................................................................ 12Daytona International Speedway & the 75th Daytona Bike Week .....14, 16Leesburg Bikefest Event List ...................................................................... 18-19Ladies Ride-in Bike Show Gives WOW Factor ........................................... 20Trophy Time by Kathy Tolleson of ROAR ..................................................... 22Motorcycle Theft Statistics ............................................................................... 26Bike Events..................................................................................................... 28-31Bike Nights .................................................................................................... 32-33Southern Biker Riders ....................................................................................... 34Garza Law Firm, PLLC - Sound Advice from Your Attorney .................... 34

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Hello Readers & Riders, The 2016 motorcycle season has officially begun with the 75th Daytona Bike Week. What a great time our staff and Randy and I had! It was the largest crowd we had ever seen at Daytona Bike Week. Two thumbs up to the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and all the staff efforts and their partners for putting together such a tremendous event.

Between all the venues, the restaurants, the things to do, the rides, the meeting of new and old friends...the atmosphere was purely phenomenal for every type of motorcycle rider. After all the hard work, my husband and I got to enjoy a couple of days of the beach

and riding with friends around the Daytona Beach area. We are so thankful for what we have and the people we have met along the way of this journey folks call "The Motorcycle Life".

Moving forward, we are looking forward to our next few events, the Thunder Beach Rally in Panama City where we'll be hosting the Best of the Beach Bike Show. We have custom made surfboard trophies this year along with two 6-foot custom painted surfboards for the Editor's Choice and the People's Choice (you can actually surf on them if you wanted to).

We are also looking forward to the March Moto Madness Dual Sport Rally in Tellico, Tennessee; Leesburg Bikefest in Florida' Honda Indy at Barber Motorsports in Birmingham, Alabama; Barry's Outerbanks Bike Rally in North Carolina and many bike night kick-offs around the southeast. We hope to see you at one or several of these events.

Please remember this year...SAFETY! It is our main goal to arrive alive back home to our loved ones. So, please watch out for yourself and others when traveling on two wheels and even if you're in four wheels. Motorcycle riders need all the help we can get when we're on the road.

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Arriving on the night before Bike Week was supposed to begin, we were in

bumper to bumper traffic from Jacksonville to Daytona. Yes, we knew this one was going to be big, and it was. I’m estimating over

500,000 riders came to participate in this great

event and when the actual numbers come out, I’m probably way under it. I’m telling you, every place, every hotel every restaurant, every venue...every place was packed from sun up to wayyyyy past sun down. The 75th DAYTONA BIKE WEEK had arrived!

Getting some good Zappi’s Italian Garden food in us and a good night’s sleep at our host hotel, the Dream Inn, we woke to a picturesque sun rise on the beach and 70 degree days. Well, I’m here to tell you, it doesn’t get any better than sunny days, warm weather, no rain, the beach and the 75th Daytona Bike Week.

The Daytona 200 Race Week and Supercross kicked off Bike Week and continued until it was over. Every type motorcycle racing was there, except drag racing... and that may be next to be added. With our Media Passes provided by the great folks at DIS, we covered every race and then some. Several of the

pro racers left with SBMag Road Crew shirts to wear to the next event.

Next, the Southern Biker Magazine Road Crew hit the roads to promote the Ladies Ride-In Bike Show

and take in what this historic event had in store for us. We added some international flair again this year as our friends from Germany, Bernd & Suzanne Vollmers hung with us all week. And though we had a language barrier to overcome, we understood each other perfectly (most of the time). Again, it amazes me how motorcycle riding is also an international language of sorts.

Every retail outlet had posters, banners and signs of all kinds...

“Welcome Riders”. This community opens up its arms and hosts one the greatest events anyone will ever ride to. Main Street, Daytona International

Speedway with their huge new vendor and demo

area, Destination Harley-Davidson with Jester’s Live, Riverfront Park Beach Street and many other spots hosted thousands of vendors for the riders to enjoy.

Top entertainers were in store for this year’s events; Charlie Daniels, Blackberry Smoke, the Marshal Tucker Band, Jasmine Cain, Buck Cherry, CCR, Black Label Society, Eddie Money, Molly Hatchet and so many more.

There were too many to get to, but we managed. The Legendary Boot

Hill Saloon not only hosted our Ladies Ride-In Bike Show, but hosted thousands of Main Street participants every day as they cranked up their entertainment inside and outside under the Big Top. Other venues we attended were the Broken Spoke Saloon, Iron Horse Saloon, Pub44, Saints & Sinners Pub, Dirty Harry’s, Full Moon, Daytona’s Last Turn, Finn’s, the Cabbage Patch and more!

Even though we stayed a total of ten days, we didn’t get to see everything, but hey, there’s always Biketoberfest in October. The

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Historic 75th Daytona Bike Week Breaks All Attendance Records

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy


(continued from page 11)Southern Biker Magazine Road Crew will be there and so should you. Our host hotel again will be the Dream Inn, call early and just tell Jody to reserve your room. We’ll see you there!

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What better way to jump start the 75th Daytona Bike Week than to have Media

Day on the beach at the Daytona Beach Band Shell, warm, sunny skies and then Eddie Money in concert? Now that’s a kick-off! The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Bike Week Festival Task Force hosted the official press conference with lots of VIPs. Janet Kersey, Executive Vice President of the DRCC introduced local dignitaries one after

another. Also on hand was Bill Davidson, great grandson of Harley-Davidson’s founder.

The logos for both of the next motorcycle events were unveiled. The Budweiser

sponsored logo for the 76th Daytona Bike Week was unveiled. Also, Shawn Abbatessa, Director of Market Development for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau unveiled the upcoming annual 24th Daytona Beach Biketoberfest scheduled for October 13th - 16th, 2016.

VIPs and official sponsors were on hand for the press conference; Harley-Davidson,

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Tomac Pulls Off Win at Daytona Supercross


With only one podium for the 2016 season, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac dominated his heat race and

then pulled in front of points leader and defending champ Ryan Dungey (Red Bull KTM) and take his first win of the season, with Dungey close behind in second and Marvin Musquin cruising in

for third. “This is huge,” Tomac said. “Even though this event is so unique as part of our Supercross series, this is the spirit the team needed to lift us up... I was able to get out there early with the start and just lay it down, and I was having fun on the motorcycle; that’s what counts, and it paid off in that main event.”

Dungey’s second place was his 25th-consecutive 450cc Supercross podium finish, a Supercross milestone as it tied the all-time mark set by Chad Reed. With his second place finish Dungey extended his points lead by 39 points over Ken Roczen.

Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart suffered a hard crash in his heat race. He was slow to his feet but did get back on the bike and rode back to the pits. He never returned.

In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class, Yamaha rider Jeremy Martin took his first victory of the season. Fans were on their feet watching Martin and Malcolm Stewart battle for the lead for nearly the entire race. The final spot on the podium went to championship leader Martin Davalos.

Daytona 450SX Results: 1. Eli Tomac (Kaw) 2. Ryan Dungey (KTM) 3. Marvin Musquin (KTM) 4. Jason Anderson (Hus) 5. Ken Roczen (Suz)

Update: Dungey won the Detroit Supercross but was docked two positions for jumping under a medical flag giving Jason Anderson the win and Marvin Musquin second.

450SX Class Championship Standings 1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 253 2. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki - 214 3. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna - 200 4. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki - 186 5. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM - 178

47 Year Old Michael Barnes

Wins 75th Daytona 200 By the Mag Man, Randy Gracy

Coming out of retirement Michael Barnes of Boca

Raton, Florida wins the historic 75th Daytona 200 by Victory becoming the oldest winner in the events prestigious history. Barnes dominated the 53-rider field to win the custom 75th Daytona 200 trophy and DIS’s signature champion award, a steel-and-gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch.

Gatorade Victory Lane erupted with champagne and tears as Barnes accepted his awards. “I’m kind of speechless and fumbling for words. All of the people who helped me… you know who you are. I just can’t thank everybody enough. This one is for quite a few people.”

John Ashmead of Palm City, Florida set a DAYTONA 200 record for career miles complete, running 53 laps and breaking the record previously held by Ricky Orlando. Arthur Kowitz of (continued on page 16)

Daytona International Speedway & the 75th Daytona Bike Week


Me at DIS in 2016

Me at DIS in 1968


Ormond Beach, Florida finished 41st while completing 41 laps. At the age of 66, he is believed to be the oldest rider in the event’s history.

2016 Daytona 200 Results, Top 10:

1. Michael Barnes Yamaha YZF-R6, best time: 1:50.791 2. Geoff May, Yamaha YZF-R6 3. Wyatt Farris, Yamaha YZF-R6 4. Shane Narbonne, Yamaha YZF-R6) 5. Bostjan Skubic, Yamaha YZF-R6)

Jake Johnson Wins Daytona AMA Pro Flat Track GNC1 Main Event By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

At the quarter-mile Daytona Flat Track located just outside the “World Center of Racing”, Jake Johnson concluded the two-night AMA Pro Flat Track tour at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night by winning the 25-lap Harley-Davidson GNC1 Expert Singles Main Event.

Johnson, riding a Honda, held off second-place finisher Kenny Coolbeth Jr. by a 1.851-seconds margin. First night winner, Slammin’ Sammy Halbert finished third and ended the two night racing in second.

In the main GNC2 Pro Singles event, Dylan Morin, aboard a Kawasaki, got his first career AMA GNC2 Pro Singles win. Justin Jones took second and Dalton Gauthier took 3rd.

Wienen Takes AMA ATV SX Win By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

Defending Champion Chad Wienen took care of business and starts the 2016 season where he left off in 2015. In dominating fashion, Last year Wienen won his fourth consecutive AMA Pro ATV and he looks to be wanting to add #5 this year. Standing in his way will be the likes of John Natalie, Thomas Brown and Tennessee’s own Joe Byrd.

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The only Ladies Ride-In Bike Show during the

75th Daytona Bike Week produced a large WOW factor. The custom made trophies were a sight to behold. The Legendary Boothill Saloon on Main Street hosted the event and ladies rolled in with their custom motorcycles from metrics to Harleys to V-Twins to Trikes and one very special ride.

Karin Gehris and her staff at Boot Hill Saloon changed their layout just so the ladies could pull their machines in under the big top tent. Breast Cancer Survivor,

Sharon Bernhard from the Daytona Beach CVB came to help out with

event registration as she always does to come and support the beneficiary of the event, Breast Cancer Research. The SBMag Road Crew helped the ladies to park their bikes according to trophy voting and the ladies came into the tent area and did some extra cleaning while the judging was about to take place. Bikes from all over the country entered into the event; Maine, Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Texas and many other states were represented.

Hundreds of Main Street event riders came to see the bikes and enjoy some Southern Biker Magazine hospitality. Victor Lima

from Tampa Bay Music Network emceed the event and did a tremendous job keeping the participants informed and the audience entertained.

The ladies door prize winners that included a ladies Invicta watchs, Blue Tooth headseats, custom made jewelry, Raci Babi helmet liners, Deer

Screamers and more. Louder applause came when the trophies began to be handed out. The loudest applauses came when the Robert Rivera Jr. custom painted 6-foot surfboard trophies were handed out for the Editors choice and the People’s Choice.

Southern Biker Magazine is so proud to be able to bring this ladies only event to the shores of Daytona Beach. I started this event four years ago, wanting to put together a bike show just for women to showcase their beautiful motorcycles. Even at Bike Week, there wasn’t one. Women have their own stories too and some put that story on their motorcycle. At each Ladies Bike Show, I am more and more enthused about attendance and the motorcycles the ladies bring. that’s why this year, we went all out on the special surfboard trophies. We are so glad to be able to offer this original ladies bike show and look forward to watching in grow.

We’d like to thank the sponsors for giving and donating to the event; The Legendary Boot Hill Saloon, Robert Rivera Jr. Custom Painting, AAA Motorcycle, Fountain City Jewelers, Hanging Dog Moonshine, Ms Mag Man’s Custom Jewelry, Ironhorse Trailers, Roar Motorcycles, Scootershine, Hoppe Inc., Zappi’s Italian Garden, Raci Babi, and Tellico Biker Rally.

Ladies Ride-in Bike Show Gives WOW

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TrophyTime

I just had a great time in Daytona Beach with Randy and Kristin Gracy and the

Southern Biker Team at the women's ride-in bike contest during the 75th Bike Week Celebration. Even though we were busy, it was fun to get to see everyone. I've judged this Bike Contest for a couple years and have judged a number of other contests. Through ROAR Motorcycles, I also helped design and customize motorcycles that won a number of trophies.

Some people just like to ride and other people like to ride and show off their beautiful bikes. It's fun and when you've put a lot into your bike, it's nice to do that. There are two types of bike shows - professional and ride-ins. The difference the professional shows have bikes so valuable and/or unique in build that they are trailered everywhere they go. Local establishments and events often host ride-in shows. They are fun and designed for the non-professional.

Anyone can ride their bike in and enter the show.

So here's a few hints if

Kathy TollesonCEO ROAR Motorcycles, Inc.

you're ever going to enter your bike in a ride-in show:

This should be a no-brainer, but it should be clean. That means have a small bike kit with you to touch up your bike when you get there.

Tires - Tires - Tires - Make sure you get those white walls scrubbed,

black the sides of your tires (don't get product on the part that makes contact with the road) and wipe down the exposed part of the tire with a damp clean rag. A spotless bike and dirty tires just don't go together.

Chrome - get your chrome as clean as possible and do the extra

work around your nuts and bolts. It's a pain but if you want to win sometimes the difference of one point is a little bit of rust around the bolts.

And yes, we check out your frame and engine regarding their condition and how clean they are. You can bring in a great looking paint job but it will cost you if you didn't clean-up your engine or your frame is a mess.

Before you bring it to a show, have someone who you respect, stand back and really look at it. Do your foot pegs really go

with the bike? Or did they just come with it? Do your handlebar grips with fringe really match the color of your bike? Or did you get them for Christmas and they're close but not exactly? Have someone else give you their honest opinion.

Personally, I like it when I can connect a bike to its owner. And I think it definitely helps for People's Choice voting when people get to talk to the bike owner. Their passion is contagious and they can point out features that a casual observer might miss.

Just a few pointers but the most important one - have fun with it. You may know you don't have a chance of winning but you will always meet some great people and who knows? You might be surprised and come home with a trophy.


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• Percentage change of theft nationally between 2013 and 2014: -6%

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Apr 29: Bike wash 11am-4pm, BBQ 12-12, Live music 6-1am, Southern Biker Magazine Booth with t-shirt giveaway at Buster’s Beer & Bait, 5900 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach.

Apr 30: Bike wash 11am-4pm, BBQ 12-12, Live music at 7pm at Buster’s Beer & Bait, 5900 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach.

Apr 30: Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show at Pier Park, Panama City Beach. Registration 11am-1pm, judging 1pm-3pm, awards @ 4pm.$25 per class. Custom surfboard trophies. People’s choice and Editor’s choice.Door prizes. FMI 865-257-2279 or [email protected]. Reg form at www.

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May 1: Sunday Biker Brunch 10am-1pm at Buster’s Beer & Bait, 5900 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach.

GEORGIAApr 2: Miles 4 Autism Charity/Benefit Ride at The South Dekalb Mall, 2801 Candler Rd, Decatur. 855-505-3180

Apr 2-3: ABATE of Georgia Swap Meet & Rally at Griffin Fairgrounds, 1025 S. Hill St, Griffin. DJ, shows, food & drinks, vendors, pin-ip girl contest. Camping $10. 678-770-9188

Apr 22-24: Milledgeville Thunder Rally. Gates open Apr 17 for early entry.

Apr 23: Georgia Police Memorial Ride, 25th. Begins/Ends @ Atlanta Expo Center North, 3650 Jonesboro Rd at I-285. Registration 8am, KSU 11am, lunch & program after ride. (Apr 22 @ 6pm pre-ride concert, food and candlelight service, vendors, food, concert, silent auction) All proceeds to GA Officers thru GA Concerns of Police Survivors. Hosted by Blue

Knights GA VII. FMI 404-556-1732 or [email protected] or Facebook

Apr 23: Healing 4 Heroes, Pizza Shack, 80 Seven Hills Blvd, Dallas. 11am-7pm, KSU 1pm. Cost $25. www.CombatVets25-3.org / Facebook@CVMA 25-3/ Cigar 404-259-2823

Apr 30: Annual Ride to Survive benefiting Piedmont Rape Crisis Center. Registration 9 am, KSU 11 am for this law enforcement escorted ride. Begins at Cycle World of Athens and ends at the Winder Moose Lodge. $20/rider, $10/pass includes lunch and music at the Moose after-party. 770-605-6656 or [email protected]

KENTUCKYApr 1: April Fools Ride at Wildcat Harley.

Apr 30: Red Butt Ride 2016 at Wildcat Harley. Ride to Rivers H-D, Paducah and back in 12 hours. KSU at 8am. .

NORTH CAROLINAApr 9: Officer Down Memorial Ride at Ron Ayers Motorsports, 1929 N


Memorial Dr, Greenville. KSU 11am, $25 rider/$15 pass.

May 7: Tri-County Law Enforcement Memorial Ride honoring Sheriff, Police and Coast Guard LE Officers at Currituck Courthouse and ends at VFW Post 6060, Elizabeth City. Registration 9am. $15 rider/$5 pass. NCBKXV.ORG or 252-562-5196. .

SOUTH CAROLINAApr 3: Blessing of the Bikes, Myrtle Beach H-D, 4710 S Kings Hwy. Donation to Courageous Kidz, KSU: 03:00. https://www.facebook.com/events/229309747408725/

TENNESSEE - EASTApril-Sept 2016 Wed: Bike Nite at Quaker Steak & Lube, 1431 Parkway, Sevierville. Wednesdays 6-9pm. Grand prize will be given away at Season Finale in Sept. Live music, GR8 food & drink specials, vendors! 865-868-4972 or www.thelube.com

Thursday Bike Night with live music at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge. 865-298-5262

Apr 2: Heels on Wheels Ladies Night Event at Smith Bros H-D, Johnson City. A night of shopping, food, fun, wine, hair, makeup and boudoir photography!

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Apr 2: Season’s Open at Knoxville Harley West. Test rides, product demos, food, live music. 10am-4pm. In-house poker run, scratch off with a chance to win a great prize.

Apr 7: Bike Night Kickoff with Kitty Wampus on the Outside Corral at Silver Dollar, Louisville, Bud Light Girls, Vendors, beer stations

Apr 9: Navigation/Boom Audio Seminar 10am FREE, RSVP SMH-D, Maryville TN

Apr 9: Ring In Spring Poker Run benefiting Anderson County Toy Run. Registration starts at 11am at Tommy’s Motorsports, Clinton. Door prizes, 50/50, auction. Donations welcome. All proceeds go to the kids. Only $5 per hand.

Apr 9-10: Knoxville H-D Season “Grand” Opener at Clinton Hwy. Free food, live music, door prizes, pinstripping, scratch off prizes, in-store poker run, vendors, demo rides.

Apr 13: Hurricane Grill’s Bikes, Beers & Wings Bike Night Kick Off! 319 Lovell Rd, Knoxville. Food and drink specials. 865-966-9464

Apr 15-17: Tattanooga Tattoo Expo at Camp Jordan Arena, Chattanooga. Live bands, Hot Tattooed Lady contest, Vendors. www.tattanoogaexpo.com

Apr 17: Blessing of the Bikes with East TN HOG Chapter. KSU at 10am from Knoxville Harley West, Lovell Road.

Apr 16: Bikers Against Child Abuse East TN Chapter-Chili Cook Off. 11-4pm at 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. $10 to Enter, $5 to Eat. Live music, Raffle Items, 50/50.Bring a Crock Pot of preheated Chili by 10:30am. 865-382-0727. www.bacaworld.org.

Apr 18-Sep 26: Smith Bros H-D Rockabilly Rally Summer Series ( Mondays) with Jiggy Ray’s Downtown Pizzeria in Elizabethton. 423.283.0422

Apr 21-Sep 29: SBH-D/50fifty 2016 Bike Nights, Johnson City. (Thursdays) 423.283.0422

Apr 22: Ladies Garage Party 6-9pm, RSVP to SMH-D, Maryville TN

Apr 23: Lenny Bean from East TN HOG Chapter leading Rock City Ride, KSU at 9am from Knoxville H-D West.

Apr 23: Soldiers for Jesus Drive Through Bike Blessing free at SMH-D, Maryville TN

Apr 28-30: Ride the Ridge with the Smoky Mountain team. Meet at SMH-D, Maryville at 10:30, KSU at 11.

Apr 30: Chota Lodge Fun Run with East TN HOG Chapter. $15 to participate, Contact 865-556-6053

Apr 30: 4th Annual Autism Awareness Ride\Walk, Scott County High School, 400 Scott High Dr, Huntsville. [email protected]

Apr 30: Indoor Motorcycle Show, 2307 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell. Benefit Temple Baptist Academy Senior Trip. http://Indoormotorcycleshow.com

May 7: Full Throttle Warriors Bike Blessing at Outreach Across America, 876 Englewood Rd, Madisonville. Ride, lunch, and music. Registration 10-11:30, Blessing 11:30, Lunch at noon, KSU at 1pm. Donations accepted.

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May 19-22: Tellico Biker Rally benefiting Combat Casualty Relief Fund at 801 Steer Creek Rd, Tellico Plains. Burn-out competition, Live Bands, biker games, huge bike show and awards. Wayne Nix from the Discovery Channel Moonshiners! Fishing tournament Saturday. 21+ years old only! 423-404-4164 www.TellicoBikerRally.com

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Apr 2: Bike Blessing at Advanced Auto Parts, 300 S James Campbell Blvd, Columbia, 9am-5pm, Free; rain or shine! All riders & vehicles welcome. http://www.cmaser6.org/TN/KNIGHTSFORCHRIST

Apr 2: Three Degrees 3rd Annual Poker Run at Highway 12 Motorsports, Nashville.

Apr 9: Chain of Hope Ride 2016, KSU at 12:00 Noon at Kmart

Parking lot, Long Hollow Pk, Goodlettsville

Apr 9: Big Spring Event at Highway 12 Motorsports with food/drinks/sales/fun. Special appearance by Ginger Leigh Wicked at noon.

April 9- Buffalo Valley AMA Amateur Hillclimb at Middle TN Dragway, Buffalo Valley. Gates open at 8am, Hillclimb begins at 11am. Admission $10, 12 and under free.

Apr 16: Blue Knight TN V Benefit Ride, Hwy 12 Motorsports, Ashland City. Registration 9am, KSU 10am. Ends at Plantation Restaurant, Dickson. Registration fee $25/bike + $5/rider. Rain date 4/30. 615-400-7828

Apr 23: The Journey Home Project Poker Ride at Highway 12 Motorsports, Nashville.

May 5-8: Boogie Hollar Motorcycle Rally at 164 Clay Farm Ln, Atwood. Toxic Pistols, Evil Twin Band, Brother Raines, Mighty Sideshow, Scott Steele Band, games and contests, bike show, early birds welcome! Must be 21+ years old. www.boogiehollar.com

May 6-7: Redneck Rumble Spring Edition at Wilson Co Fairgrounds,

945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon. Pre ’68 Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Customs, Bikes, camping, live music, swap meet! 615-364-1828 or www.bothbarrelspromotions.com

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Apr 1: STM at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 1: Southern Steel at My Place Sports Lounge, Powell, TN

Apr 1: Road to the Roo Battle of The Bands Indoor Show 7pm The Shed, Maryville TN

Apr 2: Southern Steel Band at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 2: Big Gun: #1 AC/DC Tribute Band with Mojo: Flow, The Shed, Maryville, TN

Apr 6: Bekford Boys at Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Nite, 1431 Parkway, Sevierville, TN

Apr 7: Bike Night Kickoff with Kitty Wampus at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 8: Romeo Kings at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 9: 3.0 Band at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 9: Southern Steel at Bubba Brews Marina, Maynardville, TN

Apr 9: Skinny Molly w/JC & The Dirty Smokers, The Shed, Maryville, TN

Apr 13: Stephen Goff at Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Nite, 1431 Parkway, Sevierville, TN

Apr 14: South Bound at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 15: Live Music at Silver Dollar, Louisville, TN

Apr 15: Southern Steel at Moons, Maryville, TN

Apr 16: Southern Steel at Log Yard, Madisonville TN

Apr 16: Middle Finger, Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN

Apr 16: Green River: CCR & John Fogerty Tribute w/Jason Stinnett Band, Air Show After Show, The Shed, Maryville, TN

Apr 16: Geneva at Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 E Hwy 25/70, Del Rio, TN.

Apr 20: Michael Cook at Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Nite, 1431 Parkway, Sevierville, TN


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Apr 21: 3.0 Band at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN

Apr 21: Drive-In Bike Show, SMH-D Maryville TN

Apr 22: Kincaid at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN

Apr 22: Southern Steel at Hitching Post, Clinton, TN

Apr 23: Southern Steel at Slappy’s BBQ, Heiskell, TN

Apr 23: Drivin’ N Cryin’ w/Blackfoot Gyspies, The Shed, Maryville, TN

Apr 23: Live Music at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN

Apr 27: Jason Ellis at Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Nite, 1431 Parkway, Sevierville, TN

Apr 28: Southern Steel at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN

Apr 29-30: N 2 0 at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville, TN

Apr 29: Knoxville Plays It Forward Benefit Concert, $5 6:30pm (Cold Fire, N2O, Bangin Ethel) SMH-D, Maryville TN

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Winter is over and spring is here, the weather is improving, flowers are

blooming, trees are budding, and it's time for a refresher on Tennessee motorcycle laws. It's important to know the rules of the road before jumping on a bike and hitting the pavement because bikes aren't cars.

Tennessee's rolling hills, pristine flatlands, and Smoky Mountains are some of the best places in the country to ride and many riders love feeling the wind in their hair. Unfortunately, Tennessee requires drivers and passengers to wear a helmet. It may take some of the joys out of riding a bike, but it keeps a rider's most important part of the body safe, the noggin.

If your bike doesn't have a windshield or your helmet doesn't have a visor then be sure to grab your safety goggles or impact-resistant glasses before hitting the road. This goes for your passenger as well. Bugs in your grill are one thing, but a bug, or even worse, a rock, in the eye could ruin your day.

Now speaking of passengers. I'm sure you already know, but if you have a passenger on your bike, it must be equipped with two pieces of equipment: a passenger seat and footrest. Your passenger has to have a place to sit and a place to put their feet. The same also goes for you because dragging a foot or two across the pavement does not make for a pleasant ride.

No one likes to ride alone. Riding with a group of fellow bikers is always better than ridiing by yourself. The question is how many bikes can you have riding side-by-side, one, two, three, or four? In Tennessee, two bikes can ride side-by-side in a single lane. However, you can't pass each other in that same lane, just ride side-by-side. It's all about keeping you and everyone else safe on the road. Just remember it's all about sharing the road and you have just as much right to be on the road as any other car, and if a car runs you out of your lane, and you or your passenger get hurt, be sure to call your friendly local attorney.

Speaking of possibly getting hurt, be sure that your insurance is up-to-date and if you don't have insurance on your bike, be sure to get it, because riding without it isn't cool. In Tennessee, every motorcycle owner at least has to have minimum coverage, which the state defines as $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 for bodily injury involving multiple people in an accident, and $15,000 for property damage. Although, you'll find that for a few extra bucks a month, you can get a $300,000 single limits policy that provides you and your passenger substantially more protection.

Remember, insurance doesn't just protect you; it protects your passenger and the people around you. Riding in a group has its own dangers, sudden stops, multiple bikes in close proximity, and other cars on the road. If you ride smart, use common sense, and obey the laws of the road you can add another trip to the memory books.

Marcos Garza is the owner of Garza Law Firm, PLLC a Tennessee Law Firm dedicated to the full service of motorcyclists, bikers, cruiser and crotch rocket riders across the state. Please direct all comments and follow up questions to him at [email protected].

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