Wow! We had an incredible week in Panama City Bch and really enjoyed meeting more of you at the Thunder Beach Rally. So far all indications is that this was the largest spring rally we've ever had. We'll have great coverage of the whole week in the June issue.

The May issue is on the streets so be sure to get yours before they are all gone.

Bike night events are rain or shine! Bring the cage. You can bet we're driving if the weather's bad.

Tonight in Metro Atlanta the Gypsy Tour continues at Hooters Tara Blvd (Jonesboro). Our friends at H-D of Clyton County are joining us as sponsors along with  Lawbike.com and Gary's Hobbie Shop. Full Throttle Calendar Girl - Mitzia Patterson will be helping us out and some of our favorite charities, March of Dimes and Bikers Battling Breast Cancer, will be promoting upcoming rides. Next week the Gypsy Tour visits on the 12th Lawrenceville and on the 14th Gwinnett.

Also tonight in Buford- Triple Play Bike Night keeps on rocking!!! Join Full Throttle, Renegade Classics and Lawbike.com for what has become one of N GA's biggest parties.
On the northwest side of ATL, don't miss Tom's Place Bike Night in Cartersville with Full Throttle's Jay Ballard.  Tom's has the Biggest, Hardest, Longest Deck in the South (and it's covered).  Check out the latest issue or the website for all the bike nights.

JUST ADDED: May 15th, an extra Hooters Gypsy Tour date at the Newnan location in conjunction with the Hooters Swimsuit Competition. These shows are always a lot of fun but now its being stepped up a notch. We're starting a little early at 6:00PM with door prizes, 50/50 and secured separate bike parking. King Custom Cycles will be joining us as a sponsor of the swimsuit competition. Also on hand will be H-D Clayton County. Call now for runway side seating or more information: (770) 254-1687.

This weekend is the 15th annual Ride to Live for the American Diabetes Association. Full Throttle is proud to continue our sponsorship of this ride. Diabetes awareness and eduction is important. This past weekend there were three separate incidents of people being hauled away in ambulances due to high sugar levels. They initially appeared to be drunk, staggering around and slurring their words. People stood around laughing at first, even when one fell to the ground. The proceeds from this ride are for research and education. Starts and ends at Hooters Gwinnett (GA), registration starts at 9am.

Also on the 9th in Chattanooga, Ultimate Cycles has the kick-off party for Thunder on the Rock from 6-11pm.

Check out the attached list for an event near you.

May 8-9 Carrollton, GA. 1st annual Rolling Thunder 4 St.Jude.  Starts 6pm on Friday  with pre-registration and live music. The ride starts Saturday at 12pm. $20 per bike. Car Show and Professional Wrestling ending the day with GRIP. Call 404-202-9680. Benefits St. Judes. Call Nate Sanders 404-202-9680

May 9 Abbeville, GA. Abbeville Wild Hog Fest Dice Run. 100+ mile ride to benefit the Georgia FireFighters Burn Foundation. Register 9am Hwy 280 at Wild Hog Fest. FBO 10am/LBI 2pm. Prizes for Top 2 rolls, and worst roll. 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Red Knights GA Chapter 16. Call  Jeannie LeMaster 478-338-2328.

May 9 Chattanooga, TN.  Ultimate Cycle’s Thunder On The Rock Pre-Event Party. 6-11pm at 103 Jubilee Dr. Call 423-634-8151 or www.ultimatecyclescooter.com

May 9 Clarkesville, GA. 5th Annual Motorcycle Show, Swap Meet & Chili Cookoff. Sponsored by North GA Technical College and ABATE D-2. Bike Show $10 per entry (in by 1pm).  Trophies at 4pm.  Rain or shine. $5 General Admission Located at Habersham County Fairgrounds. Open to public 9:30am-6:00pm. Vendor Space Rental $35 per 10x12. Call  Jeff McKenna at NGTC 706-439-6337 to register for Chili Cookoff. General Info call David Norman 706-754-7875 Email: dnorman@northgatech.edu

May 9 Dallas, GA.  Shepherd’s Rest Annual Poker Run. Register 10am Extreme Cycles, 229 East Memorial Drive. FBO 11am.  $20 rider/$10 passenger.  Call Phil 770-337-0586.

May 9 Dawsonville, GA.  MOTO 400 TWO Year Anniversary !!  Yamaha Demo Day at Moto400. The official Yamaha Demo Truck will be on site for test rides.  Live music, food, and prizes from 10am to 5pm.  Visit www.moto400.com or call 706-265-6686.

 

May 9 Duluth, GA.  15th Annual American Diabetes Association “Ride to Live”.  Meet 9am at Hooters of Gwinnett, 3550 Gwinnett Place Drive. Pre-register by May 1 at www.diabetes.org/ridetolive for $30 or Day of event $40. Call 404-320-7100 ext 3034.

May 9 Eclectic, AL. Elmore County Athletic Booster Club Poker Run & Bike Show. Register 8am at Eclectic Middle School. Ride departs 10am. $30 entry per person includes t-shirt and lunch after ride. Silent Auction and 50/50 drawing. Cash prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place  hands. Peoples choice bike show after ride. Winner takes half the pot. Benefits Athletic programs. Email ECABCPokerRun@yahoo.com

May 9 Gainesville, GA.  Iron Triad Charity Cruise-In Bike & Car Show.  From 11am-3pm at Interactive College of Technology, 2323 Brown's Bridge Road. $10 entry for cars/bikes. Free to spectators.  email: irontriadnoga@aol.com.

May 9 Gainesville, GA. Big Bear Cafe Poker Run. Swap meet, bikini bike wash, live music and more. Portions of the proceeds to benefit St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. See ad. 770-538-0272.

May 9 Garfield GA. 2nd Annual New Beginnings in Christ Garfield Bikefest.  The entire town will be closed off for bikers.  $25 driver/$10 passenger.  Register at www.garfieldbikefest.com.  Call 478-763-2647/ 478-494-9830.

May 9 Hiram, GA. Ashley’s Victory Ride. Register 11am at Mia’s WingMax. Departs 12 noon. Donations accepted. Ends at American Legion in Dallas.  Benefits Ashley Mann-Halford diagnosed with rare cancer.

May 9 Hog Mtn, GA. North GA Twins M/C Spring Fling.  Gates open 2pm.  Food, beverage, band, tattoo artist.  No coolers.  Call Thor 404-557-6627 or Nasty 678-283-2446.

May 9 Lebanon, TN.  Wilson’s Books From Birth 2nd Annual Poker Run. FBO Coach’s Eastgate Grille at 10am, 6750 Eastgate Blvd.  LBO 12 noon. $15 rider/$15 passenger.  Band, vendors and raffles.  Call William Shipper 615-812-1149.

May 9 Marietta, GA.  F.C.A. Benefit Ride.  Register 8:30am at Keller Williams, 2651 Dallas Hwy. Ends at Harrison HS with food and entertainment.  $25 biker/$15 passenger includes t-shirt & lunch.  Departs 10:30am. Feats of Strength by special guest God’’s Warriors. Win 2000 HD FXDX Dyna SuperGlide. Tickets $25 each. 100% proceeds to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Visit www.FCAWC.org.  

May 9 Marietta, GA. 7th Annual Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet.  From 9:30am to 4pm at Wow Motorcycles, 508 Cobb Pkwy.  Open to motorcycles 15yrs or older. $15 entry by noon. Awards at 3pm. Swap meet space $25. For sale bike corral $15 per bike. Sponsore by Vintage Japanese MC Club, Wow Motorcycles and Bradsbikes.net.  visit www.wowmotorcycles.com.  

May 9 Muscle Shoals, AL. Charity Run for the Confederate Unknown in Tuscumbia's Oakwood Cemetery. Registration 10:30 - 12:30 at Shoals Outdoor Sports, 1605 US Hwy 72. Call 256-702 6781.

May 9 Oxford, AL.  Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson’s Mothers Day Sale & Fundraiser.  From 6-10pm P.M. with a special sale for Moms.  MT. Cheaha H.O.G. Chapter  will be cooking and selling plates with proceeds benefitting the Alabama Institute for the Deaf . Call 256-832-8888.

May 9 Roswell, GA. This Is How We Do It Technician Demonstration at Killer Creek Harley-Davidson. Starts 11am. Come see how our PhD Certified technicians work in this hands-on question and answer session held on the showroom floor.  Topic: Installation of highway pegs and chrome footboard upgrades.  Free.  Located at 11480 Alpharetta Highway. Call 770.777.1000 or visit www.killercreekharley.com

May 9 Tucker, GA.  Georgia 7th District FairTax Convoy.  From 9am till 2pm. Come show your support for real change for America. Staging area is Lavista Rd and Interstate 285.  We will circle Atlanta and return for food and entertainment. Trophies and prizes given for best dressed biker. So put on your FairTax gear, throttle up and come join us as we support the FAIRTAX! Email Steve 2666arno@bellsouth.net

May 9 Tuscumbia, AL.  1st Annual Female Ride. Sponsored by Foster Harley-Davidson.  Special store hours from 7-8am for ladies only with an extra 20% off.  Donuts and coffee served. Register at www.fosterhd.com. Located at 595 Highway 72 West.  Call 256-383-5814.
Randy Snyder <randyft@gafullhrottle.com>
Editor/Owner
Full Throttle Magazine