***FULL THROTTLE BIKE NIGHT***
Come join us tonight and every Thursday at Quaker, Steak & Lube, located at Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, GA. Join hundreds and hundreds of motorcycles for live music on the patio, raffles, food and drink specials. Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, Budweiser and Chuck Watwood of Lawbike.com. Starts 6pm.
HERE'S WERE FULL THROTTLE STAFF WILL BE: Meet Rae Tacket in Knoxville, TN this weekend at Knoxville H-D's 40th Anniversary Celebration. Walter, Full Throttle's canine columnist and "Hairy & Chaps" will all be in Warm Springs, GA. for Xtreme Rider's 4th Anniversary Party. From 1-4pm with J.B. Walker & the Cheap Whiskey Band performing. Kaye Farley will be in her home town of Ashland, AL. on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Ride for Life. Sponsored by The Clay County Riders. Benefits Relay for Life American Cancer Society Rockin' Rhonda, Greg "Machine Gun" Mechigian, Sondra and Donna will all be at American Cycles in Chattanooga,TN for their April Bash. Steve "Psycho Dad" Naylor will be dropping by Spirit Cycles on Saturday for the Jefferson Lions Club 3rd Annual Ride 4 Sight. Randy and Vivian will be in Kennesaw, GA. on Saturday for the 6th Annual Top Gun Ride for Children. Come on out to Hooters of Kennesaw and join us. Ride departs at 4:30pm. We'll also be stopping by H-D of Atlanta in Lithia Springs, GA on Saturday to check out their Big Tent Event and Demo Day. Brian "Fatdog" Farley will be hanging out in Rainsville, AL. on Saturday for Rick’s Cycles Customer Appreciation Day. Join Jay Ballard Saturday in Roswell, GA for the 2nd Annual "Team Memphis Ride. Benefits little Memphis Lynn Lafferty's family with medical expenses resulting from a quadruple amputation. Meet Danny Lowry on Saturday in Spanish Fort, AL. for the Kruise for St. Jude. The ride ends at Lulu’s Homeport Marina with performances by Keith Anderson and Jason Michael Carroll. Randy and Vivian will also be in Roswell, GA on Sunday for Cruis 'N Blues at Killer Creek H-D. Starts at noon and always a good time.
HERE'S ALL THE EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND ACROSS THE SOUTHLANDS: Apr. 17-20. Lithia Springs, GA. H-D of Atlanta Big Tent Event. Hang tag sale on every motorcycle in stock. Demos on all 2008 models. Hot food 10am to 4pm. Special sale on cleaning products, jewelry and helmets. 501 Thornton Road. Call Apr. 18-20 Memphis, TN. Elvis Rock & Roll Ride. Benefits The American Diabetes Asso. For info call 901-682-8232. Apr. 18-19 Birmingham, AL. Tru Riders Annual Anniversary Party. 7-10pm cook out at club house with ribs, steak and chicken plates. April 19th Charity Ride. Register 9am with picnic and 9pm dinner and dance. Call 205-616-6021/205-259-3220 Apr. 18-19 Kingsport, TN. Holston River Rally. Gates open 12pm at Domtar Park-River port Rd. Call Benny Wilson 423-272-6656. Apr. 18-19 Knoxville, TN. Knoxville H-D 40th Anniversary Celebration. Friday-Live Music, Sumo Wrestling, Beer and BBQ. At 5800 Clinton Avenue. Saturday-Live Music and Refreshments at 605 Lovell Road. And Live Music and Absolute Cage Fights at 5800 Clinton Avenue. Call 865-689-2454. Or 865-671-2454. Apr. 19-20 Conyers, GA. Horsepower at the Park. Auto/Truck & Cycle Show and Swapmeet at the Georgia International Horse Park. Sat.9am-6pm. Sun. 10am-5pm. Visit www.horsepoweratthepark.com. Apr. 19-20 Warm Springs, GA. Xtreme Rider 4th Anniversary Party.From 1-4pm. J.B. Walker & the Cheap Whiskey Band to perform Sat. and Hired Guns on Sun. Poker Run Sat. Escorted ride on Sun. Free food and beverage. See ad for details or Call Dan M-F 706-402-1593 S-S 706-655-2463. Apr. 19 Ashland, AL. 2nd Annual Ride for Life. Sponsored by The Clay County Riders. Benefits Relay for Life American Cancer Society. Register 9am at Clay County Sheriffs office. FBO 10:30am. Followed by lunch, vendors and music. 2007 Harley Nighster 1200 to be raffled at 2pm. Call Tim Shelton 256-276-3312 for tickets and info. Apr. 19 Brunswick, GA. Southern Riders Asso. 2nd Annual Fall Jamboree. Poker Run begins 3pm. $15 registration includes BBQ meal. Cash awards to Best/Worst Hands. Bike Show classes include Cruiser, Custom, and Sport. Live Music begins 7pm. April 19 Chattanooga, TN. Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson’s 3rd Annual Garage Sale! Savings over 60% off Motorcycle gear! Save big on parts, accessories and more! Shop early for best selection! Sale runs 10:00am-5:00pm for more information log on to www.thundercreekharley.com Apr. 19 Chattanooga, TN. American Cycles April Bash. From Noon to 6pm with live music and catering by Midtown. Located at 3208 Rossville Blvd. Call 423-698-2850. Apr. 19 Chattanooga, TN. Spring For Kids aka The Three Rivers Run. Register 9am at Island Cove Marina, Hwy 58. FBO 10am/LBI 4pm. Call Chuck Nabors 423-667-7192 or e-mail flipper_FN@comcast.net. Apr. 19 Conyers, GA. A Ride to Remember. In memory of Knucklehead Charlie. Sponsored by Hank and Jerry's Bar and Grill. Details coming soon. Call Stepanie 770-483-2200. Apr. 19 Dawsonville, GA. Women On Wheels® Atlanta Peachstate Chapter monthly satellite meeting 11:00 am at Moto 400, 108 Prominence Court. Apr. 19 Dawsonville, GA. The Atlanta Peach State Riders Bike Show & Swap Meet. From 11am to 3pm at Moto 400, 108 Prominence Court. Browse ours or sell your own gently used motorcycle related items. $10 vendor fee. Bike Show entry $5 (people's choice). Benefits The Ride for Kids® and Bikers for Boobs®. Email/Call Paula Ramirez paula.ramirez@hillphoenix.com or 678-925-0178. Apr. 19 Destin, FL. Hog’s Breath 2nd Annual Poker Run. Register 8am at the Hog’s Breath . $10 per hand. FBO 9:30am/LBO 10:30am/LBI 2pm. Awards at 2:30pm. Benefits Destin Beach Safety Jr. Lifeguards. Call Joe 850-837-8413.
Apr. 19 Duluth, GA. Ride For The Cure. Benefits America Cancer Society's Gwinnett Relay for Life. Register 9am at Primerica Financial Services, 3100 Breckinridge Blvd. Departs 10:30am. $20 Rider/$10 Passenger includes Lunch & T-shirt. Raffles, Auctions, 50/50, and People's Choice Bike Show. Call Diana Ballard 770-564-7695 or karen.roberts@primerica.com.
Apr. 19 Elberton,GA. Charity Ride for Children's Miracle Network and SafeHouse. Register 8:30am at Wal-Mart parking lot (Hwy 72). Cost $10 per rider. Ride departs 9am. Ends in Dillard, GA. Sponsored by Miss Chattahoochee 2008 - Amanda Erwin. Call 706-283-8020. Rain date April 19. Apr. 19 Fairburn, GA. Black Jack Motorcycles & Yaarab Shrine "Cruis’n Into Spring" Custom Bike/Car Show & Swap Meet. $20 entry (in by 11:30am). 1st & 2nd Place Peoples Choice and BOS awards. Booth space $20. Call 770-486-9888 or visit www.blackjackmotorcycles.com.
Apr. 19 Forsyth, GA. Ride for the Fight. Register 9am at Rocky Creek Baptist Church. $15 per bike includes lunch. Departs 10am. Benefits American Cancer Society. Call David Niblett 478-994-2060 or Wayne Jones 478-994-6068.
Apr. 19 Griffin, GA. Windwalkers MC Spring Fling. Gates open 5pm. No admission fee. No pets or coolers. 50/50 and hourly door prizes. Visit www.windwalkersmc.com
Apr. 19 Griffin, GA. Benefit Poker Run. Register 10am at Buffalo’s Café, 1421 Hwy 16W. $20 bike/$10 passenger. Benefits local teen inured in 4-wheeler accident. Call Brenda Estenes, desperate mom at 404-886-3530.
Apr. 19 Hinesville, GA. 1st Annual American Legion Post 168 Poker Run. Register 9-11am, 1121 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Live music, free food, prizes, awards, and raffles. Benefits Hinesville Veteran's Asso. Call 912-876-0168 or Shannon Hale 912-320-2517.
Apr. 19 Lawrenceville, GA. 4th Annual Rumblin for Relay Motorcycle Ride. Register 9am at Scientific Atlanta Campus, 5030 Sugar Loaf Pkwy. $25 rider/$15 passenger includes patch and lunch. Ride departs 10:30am. People’s Choice Bike Show $10 entry. Benefits American Cancer Society. Call Laura 770-236-3655.
Apr. 19 Jasper, AL EASI Ride Benefit Poker Run. Register 11am at the Greenhorn Saloon, Hwy 78. $25 per hand. FBO 12 noon. Benefits Equines Assisting Special Individuals (EASI), a therapeutic horseback riding center for people with disabilities and special needs. Call Kim 205-522-7050.
Apr. 19 Jefferson, GA. Jefferson Lions Club 3rd Annual Ride 4 Sight. Register 8am at Spirit Cycles. Proceeds to to Help find a cure for blindness. Call 706-367-5050. Apr. 19 Kennesaw, GA. 6th Annual Top Gun Ride for Children. Register 12 Noon at Hooters of Kennesaw. $30 per bike includes dinner and hanger dance. Departs at 4:30pm. Visit www.topgunrideatlanta.com or contact Bob Fremin at cochairtgra@comcast.net. All proceeds benefit The Center for Children and Young Adults. All bikers are welcome. Apr. 19 Knoxville, TN. Friends of Teamsters Bike Rally 2008. Register 11:30am-1pm at Coyote Joe’s. $25 per bike includes t-shirt,meal and entertainment. Ends at Chrome Pony.
Apr. 19 Lagrange, GA. 3rd Annual Pathway to Freedom Ride. Benefits Hope Harbor. Sponsored by Sons of Thunder MM & Parkway Mitsubishi. Register 9am at Parkway Mitsubishi. $25 per bike includes a BBQ lunch provided by Hog Heaven. Ride departs 10am sharp. Ends at Hope Harbor Campus. First 50 bikes to register receives T-shirt. Rain or shine. Email phillip_adcock62@yahoo.com. Apr. 19 Ludowici, GA. Wingmen MC Long County Chapter 4th annual Pimp & HO Ball. Dress in your favorite pimp & ho costume and bring a friend to the Wingmen MC Long Co. Clubhouse on Macon Street. Starts 6pm. Food, drinks, entertainment and prizes for best costume. Call 545-3304.
Apr. 19 Murfreesboro, TN. Spring Bike Show at Bumpus H-D. Open to all makes and models. Top 25 bikes receives plaque and recognition. Top Bike awarded $500 Bumpus H-D gift card. Entry fee $10. Customer Swap Meet in parking lot. Swap, trade, wheel & deal for your neighbor’s bargains. Benefits Cyctic Fibrosis Foundation. Call 615-849-8025.
Apr. 19 Nashville, TN. Tenn-a-Bama Combined Annual Dice Run. Run begins at Bikini Beach Biker Bar. Register 10:30-11:30am. Call 615-496-0205 or visit www.usmilitaryvetsmc.org
Apr. 19 Newnan, GA. 3rd Annual Northgate High School Band Boosters Benefit Ride. Register 9am at J & R Clothing, 1690 Hwy. 34 East. Ride departs 11am. Food, T-shirts & more. Call Tim Masdon 404-427-9427 or email: tim.masdon@northgateband.org
Apr. 19 Rainsville, AL. Rick’s Cycles Customer Appreciation Day. Cookout and giveaways. Meet ‘Fat Dog" from Full Throttle Magazine. 1198 Horton Road. Call 256-638-1069.
Apr. 19 Rockmart, GA. 4th Annual Ride For A Cure 4 Charity Ride. Register 9-10:30am at Body Vision, 234 Marble Street. $25 per bike includes one lunch. T-shirts to first 100 pre-registered. $5 passenger lunch. Benefits American Cancer Society Relay for Life Polk County. Call Chad Lester 770-684-1476 or 770-324-5666.
Apr. 19 Roswell, GA 2nd Annual "Team Memphis Ride". Benefits Memphis Lynn Lafferty's medical expenses resulting from a quadruple amputation due to Bacterial Meningitis. Register 9am at Tony's American Grille & Tap, 1085 Holcomb Bridge Rd. $35 bike/$15 passenger includes shirt (first 200 entries), lunch, one drawing ticket, police escorted ride and live music by GRIP. Pre-register and save $5 per bike by calling Jay at 404-625-8255 or email bovine_biker@yahoo.com. Visit www.memphislynnlafferty.com.
Apr. 19 Spanish Fort, AL. Kruise for St. Jude. Sponsored by Mobile Bay & Eastern Shore Harley-Davidson, 95 KSJ and Lulu’s Homeport Marina. $20 per rider. Ride t-shirts $20 while they last. Staging begins 10am at Eastern Shore Center. Ends at Lulu’s. Performances by Keith Anderson and Jason Michael Carroll.
April 19 Tyrone, GA. Jessica Benefit Ride & Strongman Contest. Benefits DPS Major Chris Long's 13-year-old stepdaughter Jessica in her fight with a rare form of cancer. Begins 8am from Living Proof Church of Tyrone and will go to West Point, GA.and return to Tyrone. $10 entry. A strongman competition will follow the ride. The church is located at the corner of Georgia Highway 74 and Jenkins Road between Fairburn and Tyrone. If you don't ride, you can still help with your attendance. For more information, contact Phil at 678-378-0188. Apr. 19 Walnut Grove, GA. Red Cross Ride for the Red Disaster Relief Fund Ride. Leaving Landmark Dodge at 9:00. Ends at Walnut Grove Park. Food, Live Music by Johnny Roqumore with the Epostles of Bluegrass, Silent Auction and vendors. $25 per rider/$10 passenger. Pre-register with Billie Jean 770-267-3534 or 678-763-1267. Apr. 20 Calhoun, GA. Meadowdale Baptist Church Annual Biker Church. Service 11am. Lunch 12:30 and Blessing of the bikes at 1pm. Call 706-629-9997 or email doc@meadowdalemob.org. Apr. 20 Carrollton, GA. Slammer’z Bike Fling. Sponsored by Brag Specialties & Royal Purple. From 10am-5pm at 1202 Bankhead Hwy. Bike Show, Tattoo and Arm Wresting contest (men & ladies class) Cash prizes. Call 770-834-6999.
Apr. 20 Roswell, GA. Cruise ‘N Blues at Killer Creek H-D. 12-4pm. Enjoy live music from Rockasaurus, good food and cold beverages from Famous Dave’s BBQ, in-store sales, bike specials, patch sewing, American Diabetes Asso., Hooters girls, face painting and bouncy for the kids, vendors, and more. Ride in Bike Show sponsored by SteelHorse Law Group. Registration 12-2:30pm. $10. Located at 11480 Alpharetta Highway. Call 770-777-1000. Vivian Snyder
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