October 2012 - Thunder Roads Texas Motorcycle Magazine

It’s not about the bike... it’s about the RIDE! 

October 2012 

ThunderRoadsTexas.com 

A Legendary Ride... 

a Texas-sized Cause! 

Also Inside: 

Ride Map - 

Lone Star Loop

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19 

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42 

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On the Cover 

30 A Legendary Ride... a Texas-sized Cause! 

Boo Benefit * October 12-14 * Jefferson 

Regular Features 

8 Letter From the Editor 

10 From the Road: Letters to the Editor 

12 Two Wheel Thunder TV Review: 2012 V-Twin Expo 

Performance Product of the Year, 

14 Pig Writes: Riding with Benefits 

33 Ride Map: TRT’s Lone Star Loop 

38 ThunderCam 

40 Joker’s Wild 

42 Biker Band Corner: Alan Fox Band 

Resources 

Contents 

 

October 2012 

19 Event Listing 

CENTER - Pull-Out October 2012 Calendar 

43 Biker Friendly Listing 

On the cover: 2011 Boo Benefit. Photo by Ricky Neill; RazzleDazzleArt.com.

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Joni “Even Meaner” Kelton (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct), 

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Terri Williams (TMRA2; Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec); 

and “Pig” Meinhardt - Pig Writes 

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We are heading into the final stretch of the fall rally season. October is full of great events. And the season ends with the Lone Star Rally (November 1-4, Galveston) and Three Sisters 

Rally (November 8-11, Camp Wood). Of course, then the toy runs really kick in! 

This month, we highlight the Boo Benefit (October 12-14, Jefferson). We hope you enjoy the background story of a really great rally! And our ride map is something to hold on to for when 

you visit the Lone Star Rally. 

In editing the articles and looking through the letters from readers, I noticed a bit of a common theme. So the topic must be on more folks’ minds of late. Pig writes about biker benefits 

and as he leads in, he talks about the “biker image”. A reader contacted me about his experience in dealing with the community and local media in a small suburb town in the DFW area. 

And… well… it got me on my soap box. We don’t normally use the magazine to state our own opinion. We let the readers make their decisions; form their own opinions. But, sometimes, 

the issue is strong enough for me to pipe up. 

The topic: the “Biker Image” with the general public. I state my piece in response to our reader in the “From the Road”, but suffice to say I believe it is important that each one of us riders 

behave in a responsible manner when we’re out in public, especially when wearing biker gear and/or colors. We have an uphill battle – TV shows commonly depict riders as outlaw gangs, 

whether it is a documentary or fiction. Add to that all the negative press given to riders when a select few get in trouble and… The only way to change the public’s attitude about who we 

are and the value of our brotherhood to the general good is to continually participate in good works, make sure the community is invited and made to feel welcome at open events, send 

press releases about these activities to local media regularly… but most of all as individuals, be respectful, considerate, and behave ourselves out in public. Don’t give others a reason to 

point their fingers and say, “See, they’re scary bad!” I dream of a day when colors, leathers, do-rags, etc. don’t instill a feeling in fear as we walk through a business establishment’s door. 

Come on – dream it with me! At the end of the day, it’s simply educating the public about who we are and that our core beliefs are no different than theirs. We just dress funny and ride. 

So, off my soap box. A reminder to visit our advertisers. Without them, we can’t come to you, the reader, free of charge. If you frequent a motorcycle-related or biker friendly location 

that you believe can benefit from advertising to our community, make sure they know about us! Send them to our website or even send your leads to us and we’ll take it from there! 

Finally, a sincere thanks to all our readers and supporters; we have the BEST folks reading and participating with Thunder Roads Texas! 

Ride safe... and ride with THUNDER! 

Shelly “TX Dragonfly” Horan 

Editor / Owner, Thunder Roads Texas 

Owner, Top of Mind Marketing 

Top.of.Mind.Marketing@gmail.com 

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COMMENT ABOUT OUR SEPTEMBER 12 WEB-ZINE ARTICLE: 

“When a Crash Hits Home” 

Thanks for sharing that story Shelly…brought tears to my eyes…it’s true..we often don’t 

hear about the fallen…I lost my husband in Dec. 2009…he hit an ice patch on his way to 

spend the holidays with me and my daughters in Wichita Falls…he was 45 minutes away… 

the ride is 8 ½ hours but he had stayed in Austin the night before heading out on a beautiful 

sunshiny day. The snow that fell before was a lot and he never saw that patch of ice under 

an overpass.. we made it to the hospital in time to say good bye but he was unconscious…I 

believe in my heart that he knew we were there.. 

Take care and thanks again!! 

Helen Loya 

THE PUBLIC BIKER IMAGE 

Shelly, just liberated a copy of your magazine from Thunder Alley bike shop in Burleson, 

TX. I was very impressed with the entire magazine, as the articles, advertising and 

photography was clear and concise. It truly annoys me when you go to read and article that 

really says nothing. It is these articles that makes one think that they ran out of material to 

write about but still had 500 words needed to complete the article. Good job by the writing 

staff. Thus this email. Over the past few years the media has spent a lot of time and money 

showing the dark side of motorcycle clubs, Gang Land, need I say more. 

What would it take to have one of your correspondents come to our Horseshoe Tournament 

on September 15th? The purpose of this event is two-fold. A percentage of the gate will 

be donated to TMRA Area B and a local children’s organization. The Armadillo Cycle Club 

has been in Cleburne for 30 years as a family club, which we continue to be. With that 

said people still feel that the patch we wear on our cut signifies trouble. This tournament 

is directed toward the city of Cleburne and the residents. The club is trying to get more 

citizens to come out and see what a family club truly looks like. Does a family act or look 

any different that the people who shop at Wal-Mart? There are many family clubs that are 

experiencing this same problem, I am willing to bet that the average citizen has no idea 

what “CMA” stands for, just sayin. 

This is the first time that the club has hosted an event of this type. My bike broke down in 

Little Elm on a Sat and I pulled into the city park. There was a horseshoe tournament in 

progress in the local park. I was out there trying to get my bike started and ran down the 

battery. I asked this guy, whom I had never met if he had any jumper cables. He said no 

but he would ask around. Ten minutes later 8 people showed up with cables and tools, 


as they all rode. Personally, I had no idea that there were this many people with bikes 

that pitched “shoes”. The bottom line here is that more needs to said or written about the 

“family clubs”. What clubs are family orientated, where are they located, how long have 

they been around, what type of events do they have. The Armadillo Cycle Club currently 

has 19 patch members that are very busy trying to raise funds for good causes, support 

the TMRA and show that with determination, hard work and limited funds what can be 

accomplished. 

I read your magazine on line as I work in the gas fields and have more time, sitting on a 

well for 2-3 hours is pretty boring. I would like your thoughts on this as your staff really 

seem to be on top of things in the biker world of Texas. 

Sincerely, 

Greg Martin 

Armadillo Cycle Club Secretary 

armadillocycleclub.net 

Editor Response: 

Greg, 

I cannot agree with you more! There are far too many stories I hear of discrimination 

against bikers – regardless of what kind. Even the ignorance of the public about colors can 

cause issue for all concerned. It wasn’t until I entered this community about eight years 

ago that I started to understand there are just as many kinds of riders in our community 

as there are different kinds of people in any other group. I didn’t know that there was a 

difference in patches – all riders wearing a jacket/vest with a patch, in my mind, were all 

in a club (with all the negative connotations of the general public). Just like any community 

– “a few bad apples” make the whole batch look bad. And agreed – media doesn’t help at 

all. I get all riled up over shows that depict riders only as biker gangs and news media that 

only report motorcycle deaths and “bad bikers”. Unfortunately, as a motorcycle magazine, 

we have limited affect on the general public – we’re preaching to the choir. 

Another unfortunate side effect sometimes – discrimination of bikers by businesses can 

be handled so poorly by both sides… I’ve heard of instances where riders mishandled a 

public situation. IE They got mad, loud, and threatening. A situation where a few hot heads 

in a group got the entire group kicked out of a place and they were patched riders. These 

kinds of behaviors only seat in the public’s mind the perceived bad attitude and intentions. 

I firmly believe that the best way to change folks minds is to remain “in their face” doing 

the good things, being well behaved, acting responsibly, and being considerate of our 

surroundings. It’s upon each one of us, individually, and with the various groups/clubs 

to make the difference. I think we’re getting there, but we have a long way to go for sure. 

I encourage your group to continue your good works in the community. Get community 

leaders involved and make sure you’re sending press releases about your good works to 

the local media on a regular basis. Turn the media into your local friend and that will go a 

long way. It all starts in small communities like yours… and it can grow. 

Ride Safe & Ride with THUNDER! 

Shelly Horan 


Texas-based, Texas-focused, Texas PROUD! 

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he 12th Annual Cincinnati V-Twin Expo was 

February 4-6, 2012. This Expo by Easyriders 

remains the one show to attend for V-Twin dealers. It was 

at this show’s awards ceremony that BUB Enterprises 

received the “Performance Product of the Year Award” for 

the EPA/CARB- Compliant CAT Mufflers. 

Soon after the show we contacted Denis “BUB” Manning 

to see if we could put these mufflers to the 

test for Two Wheel Thunder TV’s viewers 

and Thunder Roads Texas’ readers. 

So who is Denis “BUB” Manning? He is 

a world-renowned land speed racer. He’s 

designed and built some of the world’s 

fastest motorcycles. Amongst all of this, 

Denis “BUB” Manning Denis has continued to expand his own 

company, BUB Enterprises, to become a 

manufacturer of high quality performance exhaust systems 

for cruisers, sport bikes and ATVs. 

Denis has worked in the motorcycle industry for over 40 

years and making pipes since 1978. In his early years he 

worked in a motorcycle shop, employed by racer Dutch 

Mueller, who was also known as “The Flying Dutchman”. 

Denis was soon nicknamed BUB (Big Ugly Bastard) and 

thus became the name behind the legend. 

As of September 2009, there is no federal standard set for 

motorcycle noise limits. However, in an attempt to regulate 

the matter somewhat, the EPA has issued noise emissions 

standard regulation. 

Before I discuss noise emissions regulation laws, 

please note some people could care less about the EPA 

(Environmental Protection Agency) or CARB (California 

Air Resource Board). However, it must be stated that some 

riders and law enforcement do and we should respect their 

views and rights. 

With that being said, “The Cat’s Out Of The Bag” BUB 


2012 V- Twin Expo Performance Product of the Year: 

The BUB EPA/CARB- Compliant CAT Mufflers 

Enterprises has received CARB Executive 

Order k-002 allowing for the sale in California 

of Catalytic Converter equipped exhaust Harley 

Davidson motorcycles. This allows replacement 

of OEM exhaust with BUB True Duals, BUB 

TDX headers and BUB catalyst equipped 

mufflers. Also offered are BUB Slip-on Mufflers 

(Catalyst Equipped) for stock header fitments. 

As with the BUB 7 Stealth systems, performance 

will not suffer with these new catalytic mufflers. 

These new mufflers have high flow catalytic 

converters that give on average an 10% increase in power, 

but also provide the perfect balance of 50 state legal 

sound, that is neither too loud nor too quiet, with a deep 

rumble that you would expect on a Milwaukee V Twin with 

BUB product installed. The mufflers have four-inch onepiece 

bodies with tapered inlets for easy installation and 

offer impressive mid-range and top end performance. 

BUB moved the “Cats” into the mufflers to keep from 

adding additional heat to the V-Twin. This helps address 

the issues of the V-Twins that already run at high heat 

levels. July 2012 was the hottest month on record in the 

US. That is when we tested this True Dual exhaust system 

on a Harley Ultra Classic. A few thousand miles riding 

produced no perceptible increase in heat to the rider or 

the bike. The BUB 7 Stealth True Dual exhaust increases 

the power of the bike. So it’s not how loud of sound-but the 

quality of the sound. BUB Exhaust System delivers great 

reverberation. This always brings up the saying “loud pipes 

save lives”. 

If loud pipes: save lives then Gold Wing riders would 

be dropping like flies in cold weather. Researching this 

subject I found many attitudes but very little in the way of 

hard facts on this issue. In the end I could not find a single 

fact that supports or refutes that theory. 

A serious problem we have with this theory is that it is, 

at best, it’s a secondary safety measure, not a primary or 

proactive measure. Let’s face it, the best protection you 

have is a alert and clear mind, a steady awareness of your 

surrounding and acting on the conclusion it’s up to you, 

and you alone, to ensure your safety on the road. 

A friend once said: The test of a motorcycle is the 

satisfaction it gives you. There isn’t any other test. If the 

motorcycle produces tranquility it’s right. If it disturbs you 

it’s wrong. 

The choice is yours. Are you looking for an exhaust system 

that is not too loud or too quiet, with a deep rumble that 

you would expect on a Milwaukee V Twin and increase the 

power of your bike? Then order direct from BUB or your 

local dealer (BUB.com). 

[EDITOR’S NOTE] While there is no study that specifically 

proves the “loud pipes save lives” theory, I dare the 

naysayers to be on a bike with loud pipes and have a car 

on a metro freeway start to veer into their lane. When they 

pull in the choke in and rev the engine to make those pipes 

make their noise, I bet even they will be hard pressed to 

NOT experience the drivers take startled notice of the fact 

that they’re impinging on a biker’s space. I’ve personally 

been on multiple bikes in that exact situation and I firmly 

believe that loud pipes DO save lives… they’ve saved mine 

on more than one occasion. 

 




he door opened but the light from outside was blocked 

by the four shadowy figures as they stepped inside. 

All heads turned toward the strangers as they began 

to walk through the establishment. Fear gripped the local 

patrons when wonder became reality; they realized the 

strangers were bikers. Now standing among them were 

four big, burly men, all dressed in black leather and chains. 

And man, were they ugly too, all covered in tattoos and 

facial hair. The old man at the corner table saw them as 

the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The locals just knew 

these big ugly mugs were here for one reason and one 

reason only; they were here to cause trouble. 

The four men moved across the room to an empty table. 

The locals were all quiet as a church mouse as all eyes 

watched them. No one so much as even dared to breathe. 

The tension in the air was so thick you could cut it with a 

biker’s blade. Then the biggest one of the group looked 

over to the waitress. 

“Four beers darling,” he growled. The waitress stammered 

out a weak, “Yes sir.” 

The four horsemen looked around the room and saw 

everyone was sitting there motionless, staring back at 

them. Then one of the bikers saw a family of three sitting 

next to them. He broke protocol as he spoke to the young 

daughter 


Riding with Benefits 

“Hey there little lady. How’s that hamburger you’re eating 

there?” 

“It’s good,” she answered, but then curiosity got the best 

of her when she asked “Are you bad men or good men?” 

With a laugh all four bikers shook their heads, “No darling, 

we’re not bad men. We’re just bikers on our way home. We 

wanted to stop and get something to drink.” 

Then the girl’s father spoke up, “Where are you headed?” 

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief as the bikers 

conversed nicely with the family. 

How many times have we bikers faced this same type 

of situation with the public? It is always assumed at first 

we are the trouble makers. But in fact, nothing could be 

further from the truth. These labeled “four horsemen of 

the apocalypse” were actually just four dudes on their way 

home from a fundraiser benefit for a local family. They had 

heard of a family that was displaced from their home by 

a fire. The fire destroyed everything and shattered this 

family’s life. A group of bikers decided to host a fundraiser 

to help the family somehow rebuild their lives. And the four 

horsemen were there to lend them a hand. 

If you have been a biker for any period of time and you are 

connected to a biker network, then your e-mail inbox has 

been filled with requests to attend some sort of benefit. 

Since I write for Thunder Roads, I receive these same 

requests on a regular basis. A lot of times, people want me 

to write up a story about their benefit. 

The biker community is a much focused group. We are 

always willing to help with cash and/or volunteer our 

time to help those in need. We see the need, but more 

importantly, we FEEL the need. It is in our daily lives. Many 

of the fine motorcycle clubs here in Texas will focus their 

main purpose towards helping people. Be it veterans, 

abused children, or breast cancer awareness (we must 

save the Ta, Ta’s). Last year it was the fire victims from the 

Bastrop area. Benefits help a family that needs help paying 

some medical bills. Or worse yet, one of our own friends 

is injured or killed on a bike. I can honestly say with pride, 

I have seen more big, bad-ass bikers perform more Godly 

acts than some regular church going people. 

Yeah, we open our e-mail and we see yet another benefit 

has been added to the list of others to attend. How do we 

make each one? That is a tough decision. I may be a beer 

drinking, woman chasing, hard riding Pig of a biker but I 

still have a soft place in my heart to help people. When 

you put a face to the benefit it makes it more personal and 

fulfilling. 

I know many of you out there have held a benefit or 


volunteered to help someone you know. It takes a lot to do 

one of these things. Getting the word out, gathering stuff 

together to raffle, purchase food, cook the food, and serve 

the food. Then you need someone to sell raffle tickets. You 

need a place to hold the benefit, set up tables and chairs, 

parking etc, etc, etc. It takes a lot of work to put one of 

these things on. By the time you are finished putting all this 

together, you’re gonna need a benefit of your own. So why 

go through all of this? Well, here is why… 

I would like for you to meet a friend of mine; his name is 

Chuck Coy. Chuck has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung 

Cancer. He is a heck of neat guy. Chuck is well known in our 

local biker community and has been an active participant 

in many local functions. Since insurance will only cover just 

so much of the total cost, his wife Terry and some of her 

friends decided to pool their talents and resources to put 

on a fund raiser. Hawgs and Dawgs, a local bike shop here 

in San Antonio, knows Chuck and the family and agreed to 

let them use the parking lot to hold the benefit. They posted 

notices on Facebook to spread the word for everyone to 

attend. Terry and her volunteers arranged the food and 

raffle stuff. The pit was fired up at 6:30 that morning. It was 

quickly loaded up with chicken and sausage. The event 

started at 11:00 a.m. When I got there at 11:15 there was 

already a good sized bunch of people there. 

It didn’t take long after I arrived when you could hear the 

first wave of rolling thunder just a-coming down Military 

Drive. We all knew it was headed straight for us. I could 

feel the tears build in my eyes as Chuck jumped up from his 

chair waving and greeting the 30 or so motorcycles riding 

in just to show their support and love for Chuck. Bikers 

continued to come in from the road throughout the day. By 

the days end all but three pieces of chicken were left. In 

other words, they sold over 300 plates of food. It was also 

a good time among the brotherhood of bikers. 


Just one week later we had another benefit to 

attend. This time the benefit was put on for the 

Open Road Angels. The event was headed 

up by Tribe of Judah San Antonio Chapter vice 

president, Rex Keating. Rex is one of the ministers 

of the Open Road Motorcycle Fellowship Church. 

The Open Road Angels benefit children born to 

drug addicted mothers and are placed in foster 

care. Many of these addicted babies are born with 

problems that require them to have a lot more 

care than healthy babies. Well to make a 

long story short, one of the foster mothers 

was having some financial difficulties. Rex 

and his fellow Tribe Brothers jumped in to 

help this mother out. I think of it as one 

more example of living freedom by choice. 

(Side note, because of privacy laws and 

such, I cannot show pictures or release 

the names of the children helped by this 

benefit for their protection.) 

Well anyway, this bunch of big, ol’ meanlooking 

bikers (the kind of guys that make you want to run 

and hide when you see them) worked together to put on a 

benefit. It was held at the Deer Crossing Saloon in Selma. 

They sold chopped beef (No Pork Allowed) sandwiches 

and cold drinks with chips and goodies. They held a 

50/50 raffle and people donated items to auction off. We 

(Rainman & I) picked up a good deal on a sissy bar travel 

pack for the back of the bike from the auction. To keep the 

mood lively Leatherneck Cacuy’s band Jack Ruby Tuesday 

provided some real kick-ass biker music. Those guys did 

a great job. 

Once again, you could hear the sound of approaching 

thunder as clubs of bikers showed up along with several 

independents to show their support for Rex and the 

children. Proof that there is strength in numbers and 

together the biker community helps with the pain and 

suffering of our people and our communities. These are 

men and women who will pick you up when you fall, they 

will embrace you, feed you, clothe you, and set you on 

the road again. The bond among the clubs is strong and 

unbreakable. I am proud to call myself a biker. I am proud 

to be associated with some truly fine friends and clubs 

right here in San Antonio. As far as the four horsemen, 

they talked for an hour to the little girls’ father. Now he is 

buying a bike and joining them for a ride sometime. All I 

can say is keep the rubber side down and the chrome side 

up my friends and squeeze me til I squeal. I hope to see 

you at the next benefit. 

 




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The MOST comprehensive motorcycle event listing published in the State of Texas! 

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Myrtle Beach Fall Rally 

MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.com 

Myrtle Beach, SC 

Lone Star Bike Nights 

LoneStar925.com 

DFW Area 

Region: Prairies & Lakes 

Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth 

It’s a roaming bike night! Randy James of Lone Star 

92.5 hosts an every Thursday bike night at various 

locations around town. Visit LoneStar925.com for 

information about upcoming bike nights. Proudly 

sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas! 

NTNOA Lake O’ The Pine Ralley 

NTNOA.org 

Jefferson 

Region: Piney Woods 

Metro: Longview 

The Hot Rally 

TheHotRally.com 

Lost Prairie 



AMA Pro XR1200 Big Kahuna New Orleans 

AMAProRacing.com 

Avondale, LA 

Texoma ABATE Real Fun Poker Run 

TexasABATE.com 

Bells 


Metro: Sherman/Denison 

White Buffalo Bikefest 

WhiteBuffaloBikefest.com 

Snyder 

Region: Panhandle 

Metro: Abilene 

Wounded Warrior Ride (Dallas to Galveston) 

972.467.5203 

Garland 



Mistletoe Market 

Club-BellaVita.org 

Pearland 

Region: Gulf Coast 

Metro: Houston 

Women… ride out for a holiday shopping 

experirence at beautiful Bella Vita in Pearland 

(1548 N Riviera Circle, Pearland, 281.464.3150). 

Hours are 10am-4pm. Admission is only $1 to 

shop your hearts out with vendors offering jewelry, 

clothing and accessoris, baby items, cosmetics, 

perfurmes, home décor, food products, yard art, 

candles and many home made/home craft items 

you can only get at a small market venue. 

1st Annual Poker Run 

Grace-Point-Life.com 

Denton 




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2nd Annual Frogs for Freedom Ride 

UDTSeal.org 

Bandera 

Region: Hill Country 

Metro: San Antonio 

3rd Annual Fun Run/Dart Across Texas 

GuardiansOfGraceFunRun.weebly.com 

Allen 



3rd Annual Sputnik Memorial Run 

Facebook.com/events/271724202932109/ 

Point Blank 



7th Annual UMME Thanksgiving Basket Turkey Run 

TempleTurkeyRun.com 

Temple 


Metro: Killeen/Temple 

Beaters Motorcycle Swap Meet 

Beaters.co 

Silsbee 


Metro: Beaumont 

Benefit to Raise Reward Money 


Tyler 


Metro: Tyler 

Chicken Bread Days Antique/Classic Car, Truck & 

Bike Show 

817.296.6246 

Bowie 


Metro: Wichita Falls 

Coal Miner Heritage Festival Motorcycle Show & 

Poker Run 

BridgeportChamber.org 

Bridgeport 



Custom & Classic Car & Bike Show 

CalvarySanMarcos.com 

San Marcos 



Cycles for a Cure Fun Run 

CyclesForACure.com 

Hurst 



Denison Fall Festival Motorcycle Show & Ride 

903.465.9087 

Denison 



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Let’s Ride for Candice 

APrayerForCandice.com 

Houston 



Party Hardcore 

SJHR.org 

Conroe 



Pass the Pig Ride 

AEHOG.com 

Corinth 



Wilbarger County Breast Cancer Fun Ride 

WlbargerCancerRide.com 

Vernon 



Annual Veterans Motorcycle Rally on the 

Guadalupe 

Facebook.com/pages/Veterans-Motorcycle-Rallyon-the-Guadalupe/250980448340055 

New Braunfels 



18th Annual Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance 

Ride & Concert 

SRVRideAndConcert.org 

Dallas 



DFW Ride for Kids 

PBTFUS.org 

Dallas 



Take Back Texas Rally 

TakeBackTexasRally.com 

Axtell 


Metro: Waco 



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The Hog Pound Bike Night 

TheHogPound.com 

Wimberley 


Metro: Austin 

Join the folks at The Hog Pound (13710 Ranch 

Road 12; 512.847.3444) every 2nd Thursday through 

October for an evening of fun; 6-8pm. Live music, 

drinks, door prizes, and more. Bring non-perishable 

food items for the Hays County Food Bank. In fact, 

donations are accepted any time during normal 

business hours. Proudly sponsored by Thunder 

Roads Texas! 

12th Annual Biketoberfest 

RiversideRanch.net 

WARNING: Adult Content 

Elmendorf 

Region: South Texas 


Do It To It Bike Rally 

Bike-Rally-At-The-Barn.com 

Whitesboro 



SPI Bikefest 

SPIBikefest.com 

South Padre Island 


Metro: Brownville/Harlingen 

11th Annual Run for the Border 

SCRCDelRio.com 

Del Rio 

Region: Big Bend 


Ride for Trails Rally 

Ride4Trails.com 

Terlingua 


Metro: El Paso 

Roadrunner Classic Swap Meet 

RoadrunnerSwapMeet.com 

Kempner 


Metro: Killeen/Temple 

Boo Benefit 

BooBenefit.org 

Jefferson 


Metro: Tyler 

2011 saw a record year - $253,000 raised for burn 

victims. Join them again this year for vendors, 

bands, beautiful rides, and more! Over 50,000 bikes 

take over the small town of Jefferson each year – all 

to help “Boo” raise money for burn victims. Boo, a 

burn victim himself, started the ride/event in 1997 

and it has continued growing and growing. Help him 

make a difference! Sponsored by Thunder Roads 

Texas! 

20th Annual Johnson City Pig Roast 

JCPigRoast.org 

Johnson City 


Metro: Austin 


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6th Annual Eagle Pass Motorcycle Rally 

830.421.7239 

Eagle Pass 



Iron Cuff Rally 

IronCuffRally.com 

La Grange 


Metro: Austin 

Team Kendall Buddy Ride 

936.676.6505 

Nacogdoches 


Metro: Tyler 

A Ride to Raise Money for the East Texas Down 

Syndrome Group as part of their Annual Buddy Walk. 

The ride leaves Texas Thunder Harley Davidson in 

Nacogdoches at 8:00 am and arrives in Longview at 

approximately 9:45. T- shirts and patches available 

for purchase. Cost per bike is $10.00. For more info 

contact Shawn Farrell at 936-676-6505 or email 

laredo33@yahoo.com. 

1st Annual Fall Ball 

PhoenixMCSpringtown.com 

Milsap 



2nd Annual Bayou Bash 

Gypsy-MC.org 

Baytown 



9th Annual Keepers Car Club Car & Bike Show 

325.529.3679 

Clyde 


Metro: Abilene 

American Heroes Street Meet & Rod Run 

BrazosValleyStreetBeasts.com 

College Station 


Metro: Bryan/College Station 

Jurel’s Freedom Ride 

JurelsFreedomRide.com 

Boerne 



Justin Hunger Run 

Sites.google.site/JustinHungerRun2012 

Justin 



MOTORMET Car & Bike Show 

MotorMet.org 

Houston 



Sam’s Jam V 

RidersForTheCure.org 

Houston 



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Titty Twister Benefit 

ChromeDivas.com 

New Braunfels 



Wheels N Thrill Auto & Bike Show 

WheelsNThrills.com 

Dickinson 



Alvin Blue Santa Motorcycle Ride 

AlvinBlueSanta.org 

Alvin 



Police escorted ride benefiting Alvin area children. 

$25/bike; passengers no charge. Starts and ends 

at the National Oak Park (105 S Gordon, behind 

the library). Auction, raffles, food, vendors, event 

merchandise and bike show. $10 donation entry to 

win a DPMS Oracle semi-automatic rifle package, 

Texas Star 8-gun cabinet, a James Avery necklace 

or a BBQ pit. Visit website or call 281.331.2583 for 

information. Rain Date: October 21, 2012. 

Lewisville Motorcycle Swap Meet 

TexasScooter.com 

Lewisville 



Admission only $8 adults; $5 kids (5-14) & Military; 

Kids under 5 FREE. Lots of vendors! Booth space 

goes fast, so reserve today. Only $40 for 10x10 

space and includes one admission. Mail payment 

to Texas Scooter Times, 124 West Main St, Itasca, 

TX 76055. Payment must be received one week 

in advance. Walk-in vendors are welcome, but 

beware… reserve early to guarantee space. 

Bikin’ for Babies 

CleburnePC.com 

Cleburne 



Thunder Roads Texas BIKE NIGHTs 


Houston 



One Night – Two Parties! Our monthly (third 

Thursday) biker party with a few hundred of our 

closest friends! Hosted by NORTH: Concert Pub 

North (2470 FM 1960 West, Houston, 77068) and 

SOUTH: Jackie’s Brickhouse (1053 Marina Bay Dr/ 

FM 2094, Kemah 77565; just west of Highway 146). 

Co-hosted by the Outlaw Dave Show. Live music 

with no cover or drink minimum, drink specials (big 

ass beer night!), vendors, stage games, door prizes, 

and MORE! Reserved motorcycle-only parking, 

with plenty of cage parking, too. Rain or shine… 

the BEST and longest continually held bike night in 

Houston! 

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Biketoberfest 

Biketoberfest.com 

Daytona, FL 

4th Annual Nactoberfest 


Nacogdoches 


Metro: Tyler 

Harvest Classic European & Vintage Motorcycle 

Rally 

HarvestClassic.org 

Luckenbach 


Metro: Austin 

Bikers Adult Rally 

BikersAdultRally.com 

Alvarado 



West TX Crude Bike Rally & Chili Cook Off 

325.450.3215 

Big Lake 


Metro: San Angelo 

October 20 

2nd Annual Dart Fun Run 

RedKnightsTX4.com 

San Leon 



2nd Annual METRO Blue Santa Motorcycle Ride 

& Show 

MetroBlueSanta.org 

Stafford 



4th Annual Gearheads Open Car & Bike Show 

BudaGearheads.com 

Buda 


Metro: Austin 

4th Annual Toy Run 

512.787.1623 

Lockhart 


Metro: Austin 

BARK Annual Poker Run 

BarkRescue.org 

Clifton 


Metro: Waco 


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ALR393.com 

Cleveland 



Bikers Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser 


Pasadena 



Nun Run 2012 

713.652.3100 

Houston 



Petrolia Festival & Motorcycle Fun Run 

940.524.3711 

Petrolia 





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Texas Serenity Run 

Texas-SerenityRun.com 

Medina 



29th Annual Halloween Run 


Mathis 


Metro: Corpus Christi 

Thunder in Omaha 

903.452.2900 

Omaha 


Metro: Longview 

11th Annual Halloween Rally 

BikersForBikers.com 

Magnolia 



Halloween Biker Bash 

PorkChopsIcehouseBar.com 

Point Blank 



Harleyween Bash 

LakeSomervilleRally.com 

Somerville 


Metro: Bryan/College Station 

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Roll the Bones Rally II 

RollTheBonesRally.com 

Hamilton 


Metro: Waco 

3rd Annual Pumpkin Head Run 

PumpkinHeadRun.com 

Spring Branch 



Raffles - Live Band – Vendors; Starting and ending 

at The Shade Tree Saloon and Grill; First bike out 

10:30am, Last bike in 4:00pm; Entry fee: $10.00, 

includes a ticket for the “Runners only drawing”. 

Runners get an extra drawing ticket for: Wearing 

a costume, painting their faces like a pumpkin, or 

making extra stops on the run. Please consider the 

operation of your bike when choosing a costume. 

Benefiting: Comal County Crisis Center and The 

Guardians of the Children-Hill Country Chapter. 

For Vendor Booths or more information call Cricket 

at 210-445-2477. Sponsored by Thunder Roads 

Texas! 

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Ride 

TheHogPound.com 

Wimberley 


Metro: Austin 

1st Annual Tommy Moose Run Run 

817.863.6174 

Arlington 



2nd Annual Bikers Against Diabetes Ride 

Diabetes.org/SouthTXBADRide 

Boerne 



7th Annual Trunk or Treat 

YesterdaysTexas.com 

Bridgeport 



Fire & Iron Wurst Run 

830.456.6061 

New Braunfels 



LOST, Inc. Pyrate Ball 


Baytown 



Odd Fellows Custom Car & Bike Show 

817.690.2065 

Fort Worth 



20th Annual Teddy Bear Ride 

CACCollinCounty.org 

Frisco 





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Lone Star Motorcycle Rally 

LoneStarRally.com 

Galveston 



We’ll be roaming the rally snapping shots. Watch 

our Facebook page to find out where we are and 

see if you can catch us! Charlie “Jax” Hunnam 

from The Sons of Anarchy will be on-hand signing 

autographs and taking pictures. Tons of vendors, 

cruising down the seawall, revving down The 

Strand ($10 parking pass required), great bars, 

various rides around town, Rats Hole Bike Show, 

tattoo shops & contests, live music, bike giveaway, 

celebrity bike builders, and MORE! Sponsored by 

Thunder Roads Texas! 

Lone Star Campgrounds 

LoneStarCampground.com 

Hitchcock 



This year, Galveston has banned RV camping on 

the Seawall during the rally and there aren’t many 

campgrounds on the Island. Blowout to the rescue! 

He’s taking over the Galveston County Fairgrounds 

in Hitchcock, just a short ride up from the Rally. 

And… he’s throwing a party each evening, with live 

bands and a 21-and-up party atmosphere. Book 

early. Online registration is OPEN! Sponsored by 

Thunder Roads Texas! 

Outlaw Dave Ranch Ride 

OutlawNation.us 

Houston 



Police escorted ride from Stubb’s Cycles (4400 

Telephone Road, Houston) to the Lone Star Rally. 

Registration begins at 8:30 with KSU 11am. Leading 

the ride, Charlie “Jax” Hunnam from the Sons of 

Anarchy. Supporting the Stevens & Pruett Ranch 

(*affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project). BE 

A PART of HISTORY. Sponsored by Thunder 


14th Annual Cross Timbers Toy Run 

817.64805027 

Stephenville 



20th Annual Veterans Day Run 

TexasVNVMC.com 

Selma 



Cruzin’ for Christ 

254.662.0165 

Mooreville 


Metro: Waco 

Kennedale High School PTA Car & Bike Show 

817.313.9499 

Kennedale 




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Three Sisters Rally 

ThreeSistersRally.net 

Camp Wood 



The Party Is ON! Registration is open NOW! Activities 

include Veterans’ Honor Ceremony, Thursday Night 

Pot Luck, organized rides, live music, games, 

vendors, food, contests, and raffles. All at the NEW 

Three Sisters Lodging and Event Center on beautiful 

Nueces River. Online Registration only $20 for the 

Motorcycle Swap Meet 

TexasScooter.com 

Humble 



Held at the Humble Civic Center (8233 Will Clayton 

Pkwy, Humble, 77338). Admission only $8 adults; 

$5 kids (5-14) & Military; Kids under 5 FREE. Lots 

of vendors! Booth space goes fast, so reserve 

today. Only $40 for 10x10 space and includes one 

admission. Mail payment to Texas Scooter Times, 

124 West Main St, Itasca, TX 76055. Payment 

must be received one week in advance. Walk-in 

vendors are welcome, but beware… reserve early 

to guarantee space. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

St Valetine’s Day Massacre Rally 

Massacre Rally.com 

Hondo 



36 th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre hosted by 

Alamo City Gypsy MC. We’re returning to our roots 

and heading back to Hondo, TX! Come join us at 

the Hondo City Park and Fairgrounds located at 

733 FM Rd 462 N. Plenty of camping and room for 

self-contained RV’s. Over 45 food and merchandise 

vendors. Run Pins for the first 1000. 1 st Annual 

Jalapeño Eating Contest. For info visit our website 

or call (210) 601-1932. Sponsored by Thunder 


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ON THE COVER 

A Legendary Ride... a Texas-sized Cause! 

n May 1998, Charles “Boo” Chaler was involved in a welding accident that resulted in severe burns 

over 95% of his body. He is an avid rider that was out of commission during recovery. A small group of 

Ihis 

friends got together and started a benefit in his honor, while he was being treated. The money was 

given to Boo and his wife, Patsy. They, in turn, donated it the Percy Johnson Burn Foundation, specifically 

for the “Camp I’m Still Me”. Every June, Camp I’m Still Me hosts burn survivors ages 4-17. The campers 

enjoy a variety of activities with counselors and staff that include doctors, nurses, physical therapists, social 

works, firefighters, and adult burn survivors. In 2008, the Boo Benefit has also made an annual donation to 

the Shriner’s Hospital for Children at Galveston (also known as the Shriner’s Burn Hospital). 

Since that first event, Boo and his friends have hosted the Boo Benefit. It has continued to grow, year after 

year, starting with that small group of friends hosting a small benefit to seeing more than 30,000 attendees 

over the last couple of years. And each year, the annual amount raised for the Percy Johnson Burn 

Foundation now exceeds $250,000 (2011). This is year number 15… and believe it or not, it’s still growing! 

In 2003, the Percy Johnson Burn Foundation recognized the efforts of the Chalers and their friends, by 

naming a house near the LSU Health Burn Union after them, the Chaler-Rods House. “Rods” recognizes 

the Red River Street Rod Association, another significant benefactor of the Foundation. The house provides 

lodging for relatives of patients from out-of-town who are being treated at the burn unit, providing a “home 

away from home”. 

The small, historic town of Jefferson opens their arms and gladly welcomes this throng of bikers for a 

weekend in October (this year, October 12-14). Normally, this small town boasts around 2,100 residents. If 

you haven’t been to Sturgis (or can’t get there for one reason or another), this comes real close in “feel”. Bikes 

double-and-triple parked up and down the old historic red brick roads of downtown. Many of the awards and 

announcements take place on the Jefferson County Courthouse steps. Retailers and restaurants in the 

area enjoy a great increase in business. Motorcycle-related vendors of all kinds join in the fun, creating a 

shopping mecca for bikers that takes up about eight square blocks (bring good walking shoes!). 

On Friday, Boo leads a ride around the beautiful Piney Woods around Jefferson. Friday night bikers enjoy 

a “Biker Ball” (low-key, but lots of fun). And Saturday, all hell breaks loose as the poker run takes place, 

shopping is at its height, and the annual giveaway (the highlight of the rally) of a Harley-Davidson with trailer, 

donated by Diamond C Trailers. This year, it’s a 2012 Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Anyone can purchase 

tickets (online at BooBenefit.org), need not be present to win. Tickets are $20/each or six for $100. Also 

during the weekend bike show, tattoo contest, live bands all weekend on multiple stages, and bike game. 

Online pre-registration for the poker is over, but raffle tickets for the bike and trailer can be purchased up 

to the event, and onsite registration is available. Lodging is scarce, especially this late in the year, so be 

prepared to ride about 30-45 minutes each way. 

Jefferson itself is a great historic town to visit, even at other times of the year. It is also one of the most 

haunted, with ghost tours galore. Visiting Jefferson is like traveling back in time… well, when there aren’t 

tens-of-thousands of modern steel horses up and down the road! It is also the Bed & Breakfast Capital of 

East Texas, with hundreds of small B&Bs around the area. 

The Boo Benefit is one of the best rallies in Texas… with one of the greatest stories behind its start. 100% 

of the proceeds are donated, with the Boo Benefit only covering the expenses of the rally. All workers of 

the rally are volunteers, with Boo and Patsy at the forefront and crazy busy! Thunder Roads Texas has 

sponsored this rally for the last three years. We are very proud of our participation in such a fine event an 

cause. 

Left: “Boo” and Patsy Chaler; Rest are 

pictures by Ricky Neil, Bob Cooney, Jason 

English, and Reed Helicopters - from previous 

Boo Benefits.

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TRT’s Lone Star Loop 

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he route this month is a long circuitous route 

starting and ending at the Lone Star Rally on 

Galveston Island. Time in the seat of about 3.75 

hours totals 140 miles. Included here is some history of 

the area, a highlight of some of the attractions along the 

way, and a few watering holes on the route that we often 

frequent here in our home town. 

First, let’s talk a little about the Island itself. Galveston 

was named for Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish colonial 

governor and general. However, one of the most known 

early settlers of the area is Jean Lafitte. He and his brother, 

Pierre, agreed to act as spies for Spain 

during the Mexican War of Independence. 

Pierre stayed in New Orleans while Jean 

moved to Galveston and founded the pirate 

colony of Campeche, then a part of Spanish 

Texas. Lafitte developed Galveston Island 

into a smuggling base. One of the main 

commodities he dealt in was slaves. After 

one of his captains attacked an American 

merchant ship, the USS Enterprise was 

sent to remove him from the Gulf of Mexico. 

He agreed to leave without a fight, burning 

the town behind him. Today, all that is 

left of the colony is the remnants of his 

headquarters, Maison Rouge, located on 

1417 Harborside Drive (not far from The 

Strand area of the Rally). 


There are only three ways on 

and off the Island. One is from 

the Bluewater Highway (see our 

November 2009 Monthly Ride 

Map). This is a toll bridge at San 

Luis Pass, at the Western end 

of the Island. The Bolivar Ferry 

connects the Eastern end of the 

Island to the Bolivar Peninsula, 

which will be addressed later 

in this article. The main route 

onto the Island is the Galveston 

Causeway, which spans the Intracoastal Waterway, 

connecting Galveston to the Mainland. The original 

causeway was built in 1912 and carried both rail and 

automobile traffic. A new causeway was built in 1939 to 

carry auto traffic, leaving the 1912 bridge for rail traffic. 

The current causeway was begun in 2003 and completed 

in November, after a delay caused by Hurricane Ike. The 

railway bridge is now being updated. Progress can be seen 

while crossing the Causeway. 

Now to the map… take Broadway North, over the 

Galveston Causeway. Watch for the Highway 146 exit to 

the right (toward Texas City). Continue on 146 until you hit 

FM 646/16th Street in Bacliff. Here, we’ll veer off the map 

just a little to go down to one of Houston’s favorite biker 

haunts, Noah’s Ark Bar & Grill (4438 Boulevard Street; 

NoahsArkBarAndGrill.com). Take FM 646 until it dead 

Loading Dock Too, Bacliff 

Noah’s Ark, Bacliff 

ends and turns left at the water. 

Two blocks down is Noah’s Ark. 

Overlooking Galveston Bay, it’s 

a great place to hang. Try the Hot 

Mermaids and Oyster Shooters! 

The Mermaids are shrimp wrapped in bacon, battered, 

and fried… yum! The Oyster Shooter is basically a shot of 

Bloody Mary with a raw oyster. If you like roasted oysters, 

we recommend Gilhooley’s in San Leon (South on 646 to 

the water’s edge). They have the absolute best oysters in 

Houston, cold (and cheap) beer, and an outdoor patio great 

for relaxing. 

Back to our map, continuing north on Highway 146 just a 

short way. On the right at Reppert Street is the Loading 

Dock Too (3505 Highway 146; LoadingDockToo.com). 

It used to be Mother’s Speakeasy and is located behind 

XTC Boutique. This is a great biker hangout! Big Dawg 

keeps adding on and updating to provide the best of 

entertainment, food, and drink. During the rally, they’ll 

feature live music and great drink specials. 

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RIDE MAP 

TRT’s Lone Star Loop 

Jackie’s Brickhouse, Kemah 

Continuing on Highway 146, again, just a short way, we’ll 

veer off course again for stop at our newest Thunder 

Roads Texas BIKE NIGHT location, Jackie’s Brickhouse 

(1053 Marina Bay Drive; JackiesBrickhouse.com). Take 

a left on Marina Bay Drive/FM 2094, before crossing the 

Kemah Bridge. On the left about a mile up, you can’t miss 

it. It’s another live music venue place with great food and 

drink specials. If you happen to be around on the third 

Thursday of any month, 

we’ll be there partying 

down for BIKE NIGHT! 

Fred Hartman 

Bridge, Baytown 


From here, back to 

Highway 146… before 

crossing the Kemah 

Bridge, there’s the famous 

Kemah Boardwalk 

offering food, drink, and 

amusement park rides. 

But we continue on up 

146 toward Baytown. 

One of the magnificent 

... continued 

sights on this route is the Fred Hartman Bridge. It spans 

the entrance to the Houston Ship Channel from Galveston 

Bay. It was named for the editor and publisher of the 

Baytown Sun from 1950 to 1974 and is the longest cablestayed 

bridge in Texas. Completed in 1995, it replaced the 

Baytown Tunnel that had to be removed in order to deepen 

the Houston Ship Channel to accommodate larger ships. 

Just after crossing the bridge, take the exit on the right 

onto Business 146. About two miles down on the right side 

is Rocky’s Pelican Junction. It was one of the haunts of 

Mean Gene Kelton (1953-2010), who resided in Baytown. 

The next part of the ride is a bit of a stretch, so make 

sure your tanks are topped off and bellies full. Continue 

on Highway 146 to the Grand Parkway/Highway 99. Exit 

Cedar Boulevard and take a right on FM 1405. Continue 

down to Tri-City Beach Road/FM 2354 and take a left. This 

takes you along a nice waterside road along Trinity Bay… 

a little more scenic than remaining on the Grand Parkway. 

This road turns into South Cotton Lake Road/FM 180 and 

carries you to I-10/East Freeway. Here, head East toward 

Beaumont. Take Highway 61 exit and go right. This road 

turns into FM 562, then Smith Point Road. The road will 

‘T’, with Smith Point continuing to the right and Whites 

Ranch Road/FM 1985 to the left; go left. The road dead 

ends at Highway 124 where you will go right and continue 

on Highway 124. This takes us onto the Bolivar Peninsula 

at High Island. 

The Bolivar Peninsula is a narrow strip of land on the 

coast. It stretches for 27 miles, with the widest point 

only 3.5 miles wide. Although classified as a peninsula, 

it’s actually a barrier island. This small community was 

splashed all over the news after Hurricane Ike basically 

Bird Watching 

on High Island 

obliterated everything on 

the island; the before and 

after photos are incredible. 

The name, High Island, 

comes from the large salt 

dome under the area. 

The dome rises to an elevation of around 38 feet, giving it 

the highest elevation of any point on the Gulf Coast. This 

area is best known for bird watching, with the Anahuac, 

McFadden, and Moody National Wildlife Refuges; and the 

Houston Audubon Society operates four bird sanctuaries 

nearby. The best time of year is spring (April through 

mid-May) to catch a wide variety of migrating birds in vast 

numbers. 

At the water, catch Highway 87 South toward Galveston. 

Take the Bolivar Ferry, returning to Galveston Island. Now 

for some of our favorite watering holes before returning to 

The Strand area of the Rally. First up on the Seawall, at 

30th Street is the Poop Deck. This is a very small bar, but a 

local favorite. Just a couple blocks down is The Spot. Lots 

of bike parking, especially during the rally, with really good 

“beachy” food. Continue down the Seawall, onto FM 3005. 

On the left is Woody’s Beach Bar. It will be full of bikes! 

They’ll have great live music and a balcony that reaches 


Loading Dock, Galveston 

out over the Gulf water… just beautiful and fun. 

Back to the Rally and one of our favorite haunts… 

located on Post Office/25 th Street, just a few blocks 

from The Strand, is The Loading Dock (504 25 th 

Street; LoadingDockGalveston.com). Big Dawg’s 

original location will be sporting live music Friday 

and Saturday night, with Victim closing both nights 

down. The famous Boots N Bikinis Nightlife Rodeo… 

complete with Spur Girls, mechanical bull, DJ music, 

and all kinds of contests to keep the crowd busy. 

A reminder that the Lone Star Rally will have a second 

venue set up on the Seawall. In previous events, the 

Boulevard was closed to traffic for a few blocks. So 

keep this closure in mind as you travel around the 

Island. Luckily, all roads run parallel, though some 

blocks have been combined, creating “start & stop” 

streets, but it’s still not that hard to detour around the 

Rally site. 

There will be around 500,000 bikers converging on 

the Island that weekend. So please ride safe, ride 

smart, and always be aware of what’s going on around 

you. We hope you enjoy your trip and this ride! 

Here is a mini-directory of our advertisers in the 

Houston metro area; shops, dealers, and watering 

holes. Check them out! 

 


City Line Cycles 

1006 Center St 

Deer Park, TX 77536 

281.479.0900 

www.citylinecycles.com 

DEALERS/SHOPS 

Harley-Davidson of Kingwood 

111 Northpines Dr 

Kingwood, TX 77339 

281.358.0457 

www.kingwoodharley.com 

Mancuso Harley Davidson - Crossroads 

12710 Crossroads Park Dr 


281.970.9700 

www.mancusocrossroads.com 

Potterosa Cycles & ATVs 

19447 FM 1485 

New Caney, TX 77357 

832.971.3728 

www.potterosa.net 

San Jacinto Harley-Davidson 

3636 E Sam Houston Pkwy South 

Pasadena, TX 77505 

281.991.4275 

www.sanjacintohd.com 

Stubbs 59 Powersports 

10430 Southwest Frwy 


713.772.7771 

www.stubbs59.com 

Stubbs Cycles 

4436 Telephone Rd 


713.644.7535 

www.stubbscycles.com 

Stubbs Harley-Davidson 

4400 Telephone Rd 


713.644.7535 

www.stubbshd.com 

Tugs Cycles 

19529 County Rd, #2 

Brazoria, TX 77422 

979.798.6061 

BARS/RESTAURANTS 

Iron Hawg Saloon 

6109 E FM 1462 

Rosharon, TX 77583 

281.595.2121 

http://ironhawgsaloon.com 

Jackie’s Brickhouse 

1053 Marina Bay Dr/FM 2094 

(just west of Hwy 146) 

Kemah, TX 77565 

832.864.2459 

www.jackiesbrickhouse.com 

(on the map route) 

Loading Dock Too 

3505 Hwy 146, #300 

(behind XTC Boutique) 

Bacliff, TC 77518 

281.549.4789 

www.loadingdocktoo.com 


Noah’s Ark Bar & Grill 

4438 Boulevard St 

Bacliff, TX 77518 

281.339.2895 

www.noahsarkbarandgrill.com 


The Loading Dock 

504 25th St 

Galveston, TX 77550 

409.765.5155 

http://loadingdockgalveston.com 


The Old Trading Post 

9903 FM 2759 

Richmond, TX 77469 

281.545.8064 

www.otpboothtx.com 

Tommaso’s Italian Restaurant 

507 N Gordon St 

Alvin, TX 77511 

281.331.6262 

www.tomasositaliangrill.com 

West of the Brazos 

23220 Hwy 36 

Damon, TX 77430 

979.72.3100 

www.WestoftheBrazos.com 

FUN SHOPPING 

Renegade Classics - The Woodlands 

25602 I-45 North, #106 

Spring, TX 77386 

281.419.9600 

www.renegadethewoodlands.com 

MISCELLANEOUS 

AFL Motorcycle Camping Trailers 

905 East Archer Rd 

Baytown, TX 77521 

832.695.0077 

www.afltrailers.com 

Blowout’s Lone Star Campgrounds 

#10 Jack Brooks Park 

Highway 6 

Hitchcock, TX 77563 

832.768.4345 

www.lonestarcampground.com 


Double Action CHL 

3403 Arromanches 

Spring, TX 77388 

281.728.6565 

www.doubleactionchl.com 

Stitches (custom seats) 

1308 Hwy 6 South 


281.558.8572 

The Overnight Bunkhouse Bed & Kitchen 

13132 Highway 90 North 

Singleton, TX 77831 

936.581.1699 


RIDE MAP





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Why Pumpkins Are Better Than Men 

1. Every year you get a brand new crop to choose from. 

2. No matter what your mood is, pumpkins are always ready 

to greet you with a smile. 

3. One usually makes a better pie. 

4. They are always on the doorstep there waiting for you! 

5. If you don’t like the way he looks, you just carve up 

another face. 

6. If he starts smelling up your place, you can just throw 

him out. 

7. From the start you know a pumpkin has an empty, mush 

filled head to begin with. 

8. A pumpkin is turned on (lit-up) only when you want him 

to be. 

Things we’ve learned from horror films.... 

When it appears that you have killed the monster, NEVER 

check to see if it’s really dead. It isn’t. 

If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, 

had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed 

suicide or died in some horrible fashion, or had inhabitants 

who performed satanic practices in your house… move 

immediately. 


Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as 

a joke. 

Do not search the basement, especially if the power has 

just gone out. 

If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language 

which they should not know, or if they speak to you using a 

voice other than their own, shoot them immediately. It will 

save you a lot of grief in the long run. NOTE: It will probably 

take several rounds of silver bullets to kill them, possibly a 

wooden stake through the heart, so be prepared. 

When you have the benefit of a group of people, NEVER 

pair off and go it alone. 

As a general rule, don’t solve puzzles that open portals to 

Hell. 

If you’re searching for something that caused a noise and 

find out that it’s just the cat, leave the room immediately if 

you value your life. 

A woman whose husband often came home drunk decided 

to cure him of the habit. One Halloween night, she put on 

a devil suit and hid behind a tree to intercept him on the 

way home. 

When her husband came by, she jumped out and stood 

before him with her red horns, long tail, and pitchfork. 

“Who are you?” he asked. 

“I’m the Devil,” she responded. 

“Well, come on home with me,” he said, “I married your 

sister.” 

WAYS TO CONFUSE TRICK-OR-TREATERS 

After you give them candy, hand the trick-or-treaters a bill. 

When you answer the door, look at the trick-or-treaters, act 

shocked and scared, and start screaming your head off. 

Slam the door and run around the house, screaming until 

they go away. 

Insist that the trick-or-treaters each do ten push-ups before 

you give them any candy. 

Hand out menus to the trick-or-treaters and let them order 

their candy. Keep asking if anyone wants to see the wine 

list. 

Answer the door dressed as a pilgrim. Stare at the trick-ortreaters 

for a moment, pretend to be confused, and start 

flipping through a calendar. 

Instead of candy, give away coloured eggs. If anyone 

protests, explain that the eggs are the only thing you had 

left over from Easter. 

 


ALAN FOX BAND (AFB) 

We’ve had the pleasure of seeing this group 

perform live at the Oldest Town in Texas (OTT) Rally 

(Nacogdoches) during its first year. These guys really 

rock the stage with good Heavy Texas Blues. They’re 

best known for their “twin guitar leads”, with Alan Fox 

(the group’s namesake) and Donnie Pendleton leading 

the way. This is an award winning band with the most recent going to Pendleton; the East 

Texas Guitarist of the Year 2012. Also in the band, Donny Hart (frontman/vocalist), Greg 

Cagle (vocals/bass), Terry Sayler (vocals/drums), and T-Wayne (keyboard). Their music 

contains wailing guitar solos and just downright great sound! 

Alan Fox started the band more than a decade ago. Alan left a voice scholarship at Stephen 

F Austin University to open for Stevie Ray Vaughn at the famed Crossroads in Nacogdoches. 

He moved to Shreveport and formed the Killer Beez, which became the college town favorite. 

In 2006, Pendleton and Hart joined up with Fox; in 2009, Cagle came aboard; Sayler joined 

when previous drummer, Moe Eldridge had to leave; and this year, T-Wayne joined the band. 

Over the last few years, the faces have changed and the group is now based out of Fort 

Worth, but the sound only continues to improve. AFB is a high-energy band. 

With lifetimes of experience behind each band member, they’ve become a Texas biker rally 

favorite, headlining at the OTT Rally, Rally in the Crater (Mt Enterprise), Party in the Pines 

(Gregg County), and Boo Benefit (Jefferson; see cover article, page …). Their sound can 

be heard in a variety of other festival settings such as the 45th Annual NFL Super Bowl Tail 

Gate Party in Fort Worth, T-Bone Walker Blues Festival, and The King Biscuit Blues Fest. 

Recognized as a premier Texas Blue band, AFB has opened for Foghat at the Alley Fest in 

Longview (2009) and a Memorial Concert with Point Blank in Dallas (2010). 

When talking with Fox, he is so thankful for the audiences that go out to the live shows to 

support the band. They recently had a homecoming in Longview, at the Levee. The band was 

“dancing on cloud from the feeling love in the room,” and the knowledge that everyone in the 

audience that evening was there solely to listen to the Alan Fox band. Fox also encourages 

everyone to “please support come out and support live music every chance you get.” 

In 2008, they released the CD, “JuJu Ear Rub”. It highlights the twin guitar leads, grounded by 

solid percussion and bass. This year, they released a single “Do Me (You’re the Only One), 

a heavy rocking blues that fans have come to expect. Their original song lyrics showcase 

either Fox’s powerful, raspy voice or Pendleton’s sweeter, smooth vocal style. Additionally, 

they mix in some of their favorite bands’ songs, such as “Jessica” by the Almond Brothers. 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 15, 2012 at the Boo Benefit in Jefferson to catch 

their show! You can listen/buy their music, get show dates and more information bout the 

band at AlanFoxBand.com. 


 


Accessories & Parts 

* Stitches 

1308 Hwy 6 South 


281.558.8572 


Closest Metro: Houston 

Bands & Entertainment 

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Bars & Restaurants 

* Deanville Bar & Grill 

1789 FM 60 S 

Deanville, TX 77852 

979.535.7776 


Closest Metro: Bryan/College Station 

* Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop 

Bent Rim Grill 

657 West Ranch Rd 

Leakey, TX 78873 

830.232.6629 

www.friocanyonmotorcycleshop.com 

www.bentrimgrill.com 


Closest Metro: San Antonio 

* Headwaters Saloon 

229 S Ranch Rd 783 

Harper, TX 78631 

830.377.5034 



* Hot Rods and Harleys Bar & Grill 

13124 FM 306 

Canyon Lake, TX 78133 

830.864.2911 

www.hotrodsandharleysbar.com 



* Iron Hawg Saloon 

6109 E FM 1462 

Rosharon, TX 77583 

281.595.2121 

http://ironhawgsaloon.com 



* Johnny O’s Ole House Tavern 

9905 Camp Bowie West 

Fort Worth, TX 76116 

817.874.2535 

www.chulachaser.com 


Closest Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth 


Biker Friendly 

These businesses are SERIOUS about serving the Texas Motorcycle Community. The list is set up in business categories. 

Regional and Metro information is included. An “ * ” means the location is a Thunder Roads Texas distribution point. Visit 

ThunderRoadsTexas.com to find a full listing of distribution points. Tell them you saw them in Thunder Road Texas! Want to 

be on this list - visit our website or call 281.866.8149 for information. 

* Loading Dock, The 

504 25th St 

Galveston, TX 77550 

409.765.5155 

http://loadingdockgalveston.com 



* Noah’s Ark Bar & Grill 

4438 Boulevard St 

Bacliff, TX 77518 

281.339.2895 

www.noahsarkbarandgrill.com 



* Rolling Thunder Bar & Grill 

6441 County Rd 2173 

Fluvanna, TX 79517 

325.573.HAWG (4294) 

http://rollingthunderbarandgrill.com/Home_Page.php 


Closest Metro: Lubbock 

* RPM’s Bar 

26210 FM 2978 

Magnolia, TX 77354 

281.259.7789 



* Tommaso’s Italian Restaurant 

507 N Gordon St 

Alvin, TX 77511 

281.331.6262 

www.tomasositaliangrill.com 



* West of the Brazos 

23220 Hwy 36 

Damon, TX 77430 

979.742.3100 

www.WestoftheBrazos.com 



* Yankee’s Tavern 

8703 Ada Oaks Ln 

Anderson, TX 77830 

936.873.3314 

www.yankeestavern.com 



Dealerships & Shops 

* Collin County Choppers AKA Frisco Custom Cycles 

6427 Main St 

Frisco, TX 75034 

214.387.0650 

www.collincountychoppers.com 



* Cowboy’s Alamo City H-D 

11005 IH 35 North 

San Antonio, TX 78233 

800.397.7875 

www.cowboysalamocityharley.com 



* Custom Cycles Texas 

14205 River Rd 

New Braunfels, TX 78132 

210.846.1081 

www.customcyclestexas.com 



* Cycle Heaven 

3770 Hwy 69 N 

Lufkin, TX 75904 

936.634.8404 

www.cycleheaventx.com 


Closest Metro: Tyler 

* Harley-Davidson of Kingwood 

111 Northpines Dr 

Kingwood, TX 77339 

281.358.0457 

www.kingwoodharley.com 



* Harley-Davidson of Waco 

4201 S Jack Kultgen Expy 

Waco, TX 76711 

254-753-0393 

www.hdwaco.com 


Closest Metro: Waco 

* Hawgs N Dawgs Motorcycle Shop & Café 

1333 SE Military Dr 


210.924.0203 

www.HawgsNDawgs.com 



* Javelina Harley-Davidson 

29078 I-10 West 

Boerne, TX 78006 

800-860-9696 

www.javelinaharleydavidson.com 



* Legacy Harley-Davidson 

12100 W Hwy 80 East 

Odessa, TX 79765 

800.788.6921 

www.legacyh-d.com 


Closest Metro: Midland/Odessa 



Biker Friendly 

* Longhorn Harley-Davidson 

2830 West I-20 

Grand Parairie, TX 75052 

972.988.1903 

www.longhornhd.com 


Closest Metro: Dallas/Ft Worth 

* Mancuso Harley Davidson - Crossroads 

12710 Crossroads Park Dr 


281.970.9700 

www.mancusocrossroads.com 



* Motorcycle Tire Shop 

1917 S Hackberry 


210.533 BIKE (2453) 

http://motorcycletireshop.synthasite.com 



* Phantom Rider Choppers 

6535 West Hwy 46 


830.228.4606 

www.phantomriderchoppers.com 



* Potterosa Cycles & ATVs 

19447 FM 1485 

New Caney, TX 77357 

281.689.0400 

www.potterosa.net/ 



* Southern Metal Choppers 

11116 Middle Fiskville Rd, Ste E 

Austin, TX 78753 

512.833.5044 

www.southernmetalchoppers.com 


Closest Metro: Austin 

* Thunder Alley Cycles 

416 NE Wilshire Blvd 

Burleson, TX 76028 

817.295.0955 

www.thunderalleycycles.com 


Closest Metro: Dallas/Ft Worth 

* Tugs Cycles 

19529 County Rd, #2 

Brazoria, TX 77422 

979.798.6061 



* Woods Cycle Country 

1933 I-35 East 


830.606.9828 

www.woodscyclecountry.com 




* Yamaha of San Antonio 

15664 I-35 

Selma, TX 78154 

210.655.2625 

http://www.kps-sa.com 



For the Girls 

* Coco & Duckie 

20 E Main St 

Bellville, TX 77418 

979.865.9393 

www.CocoAndDuckie.com 



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Insurance & Attorneys 

* Ball Insurance 

416 S Main St 

Highlands, TX 77562 

800.444.7014 

www.ballins.com 



* Farrar & Ball Law Firm; Law Tigers 

1010 Lamar, Ste 1600 


713.221.8300 

www.lawtigers.com 



* Insurance Lady Agency 

642 W Rhapsody, Ste A 


210.403.2216 

http://insuranceladyinc.com 



Walker Texas Lawyer 

1924 Portsmouth 


713.552.1117 

www.walkertexaslawyer.com 



Lodging & Campgrounds 

* D’Rose Inn & Cabins 

Highway 83/Market St 

Leakey, TX 78873 

830.232.5246 

www.droseinn.com 



DUBL-C Guest House (Vacation Rentals by Owner) 

Kerrville area: located on Hwy 39 between Ingram & 

Hunt; Stay 2 Nights, get 3rd FREE 

866.427.8374 

www.vrbo.com/385945 



The Overnight Bunkhouse Bed & Kitchen 

13132 Highway 90 North 

Singleton, TX 77831 

936.395.2601 



* Three Sisters Rally & Lodge 

751 River Road 

Camp Wood, TX 78833 

www.ThreeSistersRally.net 



... continued 

Motorcycle Towing 

Cyclone Cycle Rescue 

1100 Crane Dr 

Euless, 76039 76039 

817.308.9086 

www.MotorcycleTowingTX.com 



* Dragonstar Motorcycle Transportation 

PO Box 444 

Bryan, TX 77806 

281.935.8890 

www.getaride.net 



Riding Gear & Leather Goods 

* American Man Cave 

18 E Main St 

Bellville, TX 77418 

979.865.9383 

www.american-man-cave.com 



* Motorcycle Outpost, The 

103 S College 

Westminster, TX 75409 

972.838.8222 

www.TheMotorcycleOutpost.com 



Miscellaneous 

AFL Motorcycle Camping Trailers 

al444@yahoo.com 

281.685.5814 Cell, 

832.695.0077 

www.afltrailers.com 



Outlaw Dave Productions 

PO Box 25028 


www.OutlawNation.us 



 

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