It’s getting damn close to Sturgis. Hamsters are riding out from San Francisco. The Hawaiian contingent is flying their motorcycles, in from the islands, to the coast. A dozen riders are landing at LAX from Australia and plan on picking up bikes at Glendale Harley. We can feel the wind and rumble of un-capped exhaust in the air. It’s time to ride.
A couple of us are riding out on Saturday, to Barstow, California to inspect scooters leaving the state for the Badlands. It’s our duty to keep all the drugs and weapons in the state. Let’s get to the news:
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORD FOR 2004–Here are some shots of the 2004 Harley-Davidson/Ford F-250 taken todayat a charity ride put on jointly by Ford Kentucky Truck Plant andUnited Autoworkers Local 862 to raise money to combat JuvenileDiabetes. The ride went approximately 200 miles through the Kentuckybourbon country and ended with a BBQ at the Makers Mark Distillery.
There was a turnout in excess of 300 riders for an inaugural event thatthe event’s organizers are already planning to repeat next year. Did Imention that the first 300 people to pre-register also received acommemorative fifth of Makers Mark Bourbon to be delivered next week?
Ride Hard , Ride Fast
–Devilhog
LA CALENDAR SHOW WINNER–Exotika, a Softail built by Cyril Huze for Bill Mc Neal & Nanette Packard, wins 1st place in Pro-Built Class at the LA Calendar Show. Exotika is Cyril’s vision of what a 21st century Hot Rod should be. High torque, smooth lines and fat rubber to burn front of your girlfriend’s parents house. The bike will be shot for the 2004 Iron & Lace calendar and will be featured later this year on the Discovery channel in the American Thunder Show.
–Cyril Huze
Tel: 561-392-5557
A BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT–God said, “Adam, I want you to do something for me.”
Adam said, “Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?”
God said, “Go down into that valley.”
Adam said, “What’s a valley?” God explained it to him.
Then God said, “Cross the river.”
Adam said, “What’s a river?”
God explained that to him, and then said, “Go over to the hill…….”
Adam said, “What is a hill?” So, God explained to Adam what a hill was.
He told Adam, “On the other side of the hill you will find a cave.”
Adam said, “What’s a cave?”
After God explained, he said, “In the cave you will find a Woman.”
Adam said, “What’s a woman?” So God explained that to him, too.
Then, God said, “I want you to reproduce.”
Adam said, “How do I do that?”
Under His breath, God mutters, “Geez…..” And then, just like everything else, God explained reproducing to Adam, as well.
So, Adam dutifully goes down into the valley, across the river, and over the hill, into the cave, and finds the woman.
Then, in about five minutes, he was back.
God, his patience wearing thin, angrily asked, “What is it now?”
Poor Adam inquired, “What’s a headache?”
–from Bob T.
FINAL RUN FOR BREATH UPDATE–IT’S THIS WEEKEND–Just thought I would give you one last update. Our last meeting will be held Tuesday night. So far everything is in place for this Sunday.
The last award is being shipped today from East Side Cycles in Myrtle Beach S.C. All of the awards are one-of-a-kind! The Run has really grown in five years. It used to be a Charlotte only run, now it has branched out to reach three states, N.C., S.C. and Va. The awards came from as far away as Puerto Rico (your son Jose) and the best of show all the way from Bikernet headquarters in San Pedro, California. Edge, from The Horse, called today and said he will be here Saturday. I think everyone will be blown away by the awards!
–shot from Bob T.
Anyone who doesn’t enter their bike is missing out on winning a handmade award! The cost for the bike show is only $10! Hey “THE MEANEST’S” mom is even baking 4 of her world famous cakes for the run! I also wanted to thank you and everyone at Bikernet.com for all their support, and thanks to Chris again for the great t-shirt design!
— Mike Pullin
Executive Director and Founder
Run For Breath Charity Ride For American Lung Association
MICHAEL LEEDS ? MYSTIC RACER, CYCLE ART SHOW– Renowned multi-media artist, Michael Leeds transforms the ‘flotsam and jetsam’of our society into ‘visual poetry in motion’ in the Mystic Racer exhibit at theFelix Kulpa Gallery.
The Felix Kulpa Gallery and Sculpture Garden is pleased to announceMysticRacer, Cycle Art by Michael Leeds. This premier exhibition spans 30+ years ofunseen work that delves into consumption, waste and regeneration. “In creatingthese works I search for the ‘Cosmic Glue’ – the most common denominator. Ibring essential objects into proximity to each other and only then allow them tospeak to me. These works are a manifestation of the Promethean gift oftechnology to mankind- the motorcycle as a symbol of God-like attributes;speed, power, and autonomy.” The Mystic Racer exhibit is in many ways adeparture point from the Guggenheim’s recent historical retrospective of theevolution of ‘The motorcycle as art.’
Signed, limited edition prints of the Cycle Art will be available at the gallery.These archival prints were developed in collaboration with graphic artist GuySiratt and published through Siratt Design Studio.
WHAT: Michael Leeds, Mystic Racer, Cycle Art Show
WHERE: Felix Kulpa Gallery 107 Elm St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
WHEN: July 5- August 31, Opening reception July 5th, 4-7 p.m.For more information please call 831/421-9107 or email us atyaz@felixkulpa.com
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