Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma/Arkansas October 2017_web | Page 5

Letter from The Editor Letter From The Editor Hello my magnificent motorcycle riding maniacs! Fall is upon us and our hoodies and leathers feel more comfortable with every mile. Some of us are big fans of Fall riding, the cooler temps help our bikes labor less, our bike events decrease and our fever to ride increases. However, make sure you are continuing to hydrate, layer up to stay warm and always carry rain gear at this time of year. You never know when a rain storm will pop up on you. That combined with dropping temps can make for a miserable ride if not armed with gear to keep you dry. Who all is making it to the HOG Rally October 5-7 in Ardmore, OK? This is a great way to see this part of Oklahoma as their will be guided as well as mapped tours and plenty of people to ride with who know the area or are not afraid to venture out. This area contains some great riding including the Arbuckle Mountain, Lake Murray, Tucker Tower, Turner Falls and more. October 14, I will be leading another fun-loving group slowly across the Talimena Scenic Byway. Join me for a day of riding with a group of people that are there to see the sights, meet riding friends, play some games, eat some food and enjoy being motorcyclists. This year, we get to begin in Talihina as we have each year. We will drop off the mountain to End of Trail Saloon for Lunch and then return on the journey to the end of the scenic mountain in Mena. From there we will be going to the coolest bike shop around, Chuck’s Cycle for a party with a food truck, band and movie if we are all still up for it. The Cost? FREE. I just want you to enjoy yourselves. We will have a 50/50 as well as a dice game that is optional as well. See the ad this issue for details. Read all about a very cool opportunity that I took in September. It was called a VACATION! I took a riding vacation to the Smoky Mountains and had the time of my life. The story is included in this issue with a few details about my fun ride on The Dragon! Be Safe! Love your Neighbor and don’t forget Riding is a Freedom we cannot afford to lose! Your Riding Writer, “T” PO BOX 1864, Stillwater, OK 74076 Phone: [phone] www.thunderroadsoklahoma.com facebook.com/thunderroadsmagazineokar www.twitter.com/thunderroadsok Include us in your tweets #thunderroadsok. Editor/ Owner/Publisher Terri T Collier Email Articles and Pictures to: [email protected] 405-612-3844 Layout and Design Sarah Little, Art Director [email protected] National Founders Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: [phone] [email protected] THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF ITS CONTENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. PUBLISHER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND IS NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR ERRORS BEYOND THE COST OF THE SPACE OCCUPIED BY THE ERROR, SLANDER OF ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL, FAILURE TO PRODUCE ANY ISSUE AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ANY AND ALL SUITS FOR LIABLE, PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A PERSONS NAME OR PHOTOGRAPH. OPINIONS AND CLAIMS MADE BY ADVERTISERS AND AUTHORS ARE THEIR OWN, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE POLICY OF THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OR THUNDER PUBLISHING. PUBLISHER DOES NOT PROMOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.