Andrew and Renee
CONTENT
Motorcycle Friendly Directory ................................ 5 The Announcement ................................................... 6 Patriots Corner ........................................................... 8 2017 Events ............................................................... 10 Thunder Cam ............................................................ 11 Let the Racing Begin !.............................................. 13 Calendar .................................................................... 14 Carts Bikers & Babes Rally ...................................... 17 Bullet Points .............................................................. 20 The Road Home ........................................................ 22 We ’ d Eat Dat .............................................................. 23 Thunder Run ............................................................. 24 Jokers Wild ................................................................ 26 Tech Tips ................................................................... 28 Larry Ourso ............................................................... 29 NCOM ........................................................................ 30 Bike of the Month ................................................... 32 Honoring Fallen Officer Michael Louviere ............. 33 Benefit of Love ......................................................... 34 Bike Night .................................................................. 36
Letter from the Publishers
Whoo Hoo ! Official kickoff of riding season has begun . ( Not that we ever stop riding here ). Take the time to research your trips , make sure you ’ re riding gear and your skoot is in proper working order , and don ’ t forget to check those spokes !
It ’ s also the official kickoff of the 7 month long La . Thunder Run ! This program encourages you to get out and ride all over the state and visit destinations that you may never have been to before . We have a few listed in this issue that will not only sign you up for FREE and give you your own thunder run card , exclusive to you with your individual number on it , but every time you visit one of these locations , you are logged into win a free prize every month and all of the free prizes at the end of the season at the big finale party to be announced in the following months . Use your card and receive discounts on the things you love too !
We will be adding participating businesses from all over the state each week as they sign up . If you the reader send in a suggestion for a business that you would like to see participate , and they sign up , we will send you a free visa card !
Send your suggestions to our website ! www . thunderroadslouisiana . org
As always when you encounter fire , rescue , police , and our beloved military and veterans , thank them for their 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
Cassidy debuted in Thunder Roads Louisiana Magazine last month in our February issue ’ s calendar . We received many positive reviews , and were told by a lot of bikers that the calendar was hanging in their man caves . For that reason , we decided she would be perfect for our cover . This retro cover was inspired by the uncanny resembalance that Cassidy has to Elvis Presley and his love of motorcycles . Cassidy is a 20yr old single lady and aspiring model in love with motorcycles and the biker community . She was influenced by her parents love of the community and contiunes to be involved in today . We thank Cassidy for being a part of our Thunder Roads Louisiana Family .