Andrew and Renee
CONTENT
Motorcycle Friendly Directory ................................ 5 Brothers and Their Indian ........................................ 6 Patriots Corner and Patriot Tour .............................. 8 2017 Events ............................................................... 10 Thunder Cam ............................................................ 11 2017 Harley Davidson .............................................. 13 Calendar .................................................................... 14 Maritime Biker .......................................................... 16 Did You Know ? .......................................................... 17 Bullet Points .............................................................. 20 We ’ d Eat Dat .............................................................. 23 Thunder Run ............................................................. 24 Jokers Wild ................................................................ 26 Tech Tips ................................................................... 28 Glenn McGovern ..................................................... 29 NCOM ........................................................................ 30 Bike of the Month ................................................... 32 Lipstick Rider ............................................................ 33 Pastors Corner ......................................................... 34 Bike Night .................................................................. 36
Letter from the Publishers
Rallies ! Benefits ! Poker Runs ! Bike Nights ! It ’ s all part of who we are as riders and what we are about . Most of us
take off each weekend during the spring and summer riding to destinations to give support and help to others
in need . “ Riding for a cause ” is what we are about . And starting in this issue we will be featuring many of those causes . When you have a purpose to ride it makes it more fun doesn ’ t it ? We know as bikers that we love helping our
community and experiencing the brotherhood amongst us , and meeting new people , forming bonds , and still getting in those much needed miles we crave after a long work week . I would like to invite you to step out of your “ comfort space ” in your own home towns and communities and get out and discover some new places and meet some new people , while still helping those that need us . And while you are at it , make sure you get a “ Louisiana Thunder Run “ card at participating locations throughout our state . They are free and give you discounts at these locations and chances to win prizes every month and our grand prizes at the finale party in October . All for NO charge at all !! Just get out and ride !
We will be adding new stops every month until September
and you can find all of the information you need to participate within our pages of The Louisiana Thunder Run . We will also be posting our winners and new locations on the Louisiana Thunder Run page and Thunder Roads Louisiana Magazine Facebook pages .
Until next month . Make sure you thank our military ,
veterans , fire , and rescue services for their sacrifice and service . And remember where there are bikes , there is going to be thunder .
Andrew and Renee
R . I . P . to all our brothers and sisters who lost the ride .
NATIONAL FOUNDERS Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon 1528 Matlock Drive / Chapmansboro , TN 37035 Thunder Publishing , LLC Offices : 615-792-0040 e-mail : thunderroadsfounders @ yahoo . com / www . thunderroadsmagazine . com
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Special Thanks & Contributors
First and foremost we would like to express our sincere thanks to our advertisers and sponsors without whom this magazine could not exist . To all of our faithful readers who provide us with their stories and information every month . Please keep them coming ! Thanks to our facebook followers that post the cool pictures . To all of our contributors that help make all of our special photo shoots and charitable events a success . And a special shout out of love to our beautiful Louisiana Ladies that model for us every month for our readers viewing pleasure ! Your grace , beauty , style and class are priceless to our magazine !
Cover Story
For those who don ’ t know me , I take the production of my covers very serious . I ’ m serious about the fun that always comes with the people involved in the whole process . This month , I met Franky , our male cover model and decided to put beside him our girl Chasidy because I felt they would complement the look I was searching for . Chasidy has been on a few of our covers and honestly , we could dress her in a burlap bag and she ’ ll look and play the part great so she was the best choice for this particular idea . Franky is cool and has the manly man ’ s look that most women enjoy , plus he ’ s a marine veteran which to us is great added incentive . So we have the set up ; Chasidy , Franky , Clarke ( photographer ) our good friend Ryan with his 09 Heritage ( special spokes !!) and an intoxicated audience watching in the dark back alley at The Blvd Bar , in Metairie , La . This photo shoot was totally “ improvised ” because our original plans fell apart and made this one some serious memorable fun . Thanks to all involved .