Behind Barz Mag March-April 2026

HappyEaster

Editorz Notez

On the cover...ChatGPT (Ai)...we asked you to send in an Ai version of yourself with your bike. You can check out some of the ones sent in to us on pages 26-27. We couldn’t include them all because so many were sent in to us but we included a few.

We are always open to clubs or groups sending us their stories and photos from their events and fundraisers. We will be glad to include the event info in our EVENTZ section, for free. Remember, if you send us a flyer, make sure all of the info is on it. Especially the complete address with city, state and your contact info. Many bikers like to take long rides and go to events that are more than 10 miles away! But they might not know where you are if you don’t inlude city and state. On top of that, most people do not take the time to look up an address. If there isn’t any contact info they might not attend because of questions they may have...just a thought.

Just a reminder that Behind Barz Mag can bee seen and read on the web. We were the first motorcycle e-magazine in N.C. Our ad rates are unmatched by ANYONE in the motorcycle realm! Distributed to NC, SC, VA & TN in hard copy and it is full color, glossy! You can find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BehindBarzMag and we are on X, Pinterest, and Instagram, You get a lot for your hard earned money when you advertise with us! We promote your events, bike runs, benefits, and your business relentlessly! NO NEWS PRINT HERE!

We will see y’all out there...Livin’ The Life! Because there is nothin’ like Behind Barz Life!

If you are lost...have faith in Him! He will get you through whatever it is that you may face...because He is with you...all the time!

God Bless you and yours!

Hope & David Morales from Mapleton, Minnesota. Check out more ChatGPT photos on pages 26-27 in this issue!

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PHOTOGRAPHERS and CONTRIBUTORS

spick - the best of both worlds charlie - after the 18th hole

m.a. - the one and only harley mama jason - foreign corespondent kate - foreign corespondent bones - black hills under ground pork - black hills high wire preacher man - SHBC RIP angel eyes - on the other side moe - shitcreek Survivor vinney - the original picker! RIP mike - always on call

jaybird - Always ridin’ damn yank - on the north side bob bryant - poetry biker

becky - Road Glide Queen dave - Iron Man

chewy - iron mutt ewing RIP mikey - Inspector Clouseau

2 timer - Only as he can tell it!

bobby earl - cointreuversial wild bill - the iron horse cowboy RIP

“jus” rick - former golden boy RIP bunny - anywhere there’s cruzan RIP d-rod - “guardians” public relations RIP indiana bill - the longest in the world

paul - ghost baseball player

bob - preacher bob and bullwinkle RIP michelle - keeping it real leslie - along for the ride

rodger - Jesus freak

samantha - Blue Knights ijustwant2ride - all things biker

Gary Tant

Aug 18, 1950 -Feb 7, 2020

LOUISBURG, NC

Photos: George & OB

Story: Doobie

In Memory of Gary Tant

7 February 26

Six years later friends and family gathered at Old School Bike Shop and Old School Detail in Louisburg, N.C., for a day of remembrance and fellowship.

It was a cold, windy Saturday when everyone came together to honor the memory of Gary Tant, owner of The Biker Barn, who passed away in February 2020. Gary was a dear friend to many, and his presence is still deeply missed.

A great crowd showed up and brought amazing home - cooked food—just like always, it felt more like a family reunion or homecoming than anything else. George fired up the grill and cooked his famous chops, along with several side dishes. And of course, he topped it all off by making his almost-famous Sweet Tater Brownies.

Thank you to everyone who came out, shared a meal, and spent time reminiscing about Gary, The Biker Barn, and all the good times. It truly meant a lot.

BLUE KNIGHTS NC XXI

BLUE KNIGHTS XXI

Blue Knights XXI wants again to thank Behind Barz for providing outreach to the Motorcycle Community. Our chapter was busy during the end of 2025. We prepared and sold Boston Butt Plates in November for the Cops and Kids Fundraiser. In December we assisted the NC FOP Lodge 46 and shopped for XX families for Christmas. Our chapter joined Blue Knights II, and XII for our annual New Year’s Day ride to Parkers’ BBQ and enjoyed fellowship.

Blue Knights II, Blue Knights XII, and Blue Knights XXI will be hosting the Blue Knights Mason Dixon conference in Rocky Mount May 1-3, 2026. There will be merchandise tents, hospitality room, indoor pool, Flying Iron HD across the parking lot, live music, Officer Down Ride on Sat, Round Table Discussion, “pig Pickin” Dinner, 50/50 raffles, auction items and a whole lot more!

The Blue Knights® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement officers who enjoy riding motorcycles. Founded in 1974 by officers in Bangor, Maine (USA), we have since grown to become an international organization that has participated in countless rides and contributed millions of dollars to various charities worldwide.

The Blue Knights Mason Dixon Conference is comprised of the states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. At the present time, our conference is home to 57 chapters and over 1678 members.

Change Your Focus...You Just Might

I enjoy riding with my husband. I really do. However, it didn’t take me long to figure out that backwarming on the bike is an entirely different experience than shotgunning in a car. When I first began riding with my husband, I would feel a sense of unease when I climbed on the bike. Once I was seated, I would find myself reaching for something. It took me a while to figure out what it was. The seat belt. The first thing you do in a car is buckle up. On a bike, no buckle up…just suck it up.

Once I got used to the freedom of riding, I quickly learned something about myself. I am not an adrenaline junkie. Watching oncoming cars (and trucks!) whiz by us on our left does nothing to help me enjoy our rides. I trained myself to keep my eyes (mostly) focused on the view on our right side. We live in a rural area and tend to stick to the less traveled roads when we ride, so there is usually a beautiful vista on our right: woods, fields, lake. Each season presents its own kaleidoscope of colors to enjoy: the first signs of green in the spring, the lush trees and crops of summer, the warm colors of the changing trees in autumn, and winter…well, winter looks good from inside our home.

However, holding my head in one position without much variation can be tiring, so once in a while I do take a look around. I may check out the mirrors. I might even peek at the speedometer (usually when I suspect its needle is a bit too high for my liking). Then on one ride, for no reason in particular, I looked straight ahead. My field of vision was almost completely filled with myhusband’s helmet, which is black. It didn’t take long for me to realize why I hardly ever face forward.

Looking at nothing but my husband’s helmet obstructed my view so much that it made me uncomfortable. It felt like there was a big black hole in the middle of my field of vision. I felt detached from all that was going on around me because I could hardly see anything — and we all know that the last thing you want to feel while riding on the back of a bike is detached.

There are places in life where we feel detached, too. The grief of loss, the bitterness of betrayal, the anger of abandonment. Any one of our emotions can try to grab our attention and keep us focused on the big black hole of our own pain. If we don’t change that focus, those ugly emotions will loom so large that they prevent us from seeing all the blessings around us.

Focusing on my husband’s helmet wasn’t helpful for me. Focusing only on our pain isn’t helpful, either. We miss a lot of the blessings in our life when we focus all our attention on the things we don’t consider blessings.

The very best blessing in our life is just that: life. When God breathed the breath of life into Adam in the garden of Eden, Adam became a living soul. Not just a body. And since God is eternal, it stands to reason that the soul He breathed into us is eternal, too. That means that our physical life may end at some point, but our souls will live beyond our time here on earth.

Since our souls are eternal, but our bodies are not, then death is not “the end.” It’s just a doorway. Our bodies are left on this side of that doorway, but who we are walks through it.

Jesus died so that you could have a choice on where that door leads. Either

that door opens to heaven, or it opens to hell. If you don’t choose one, you choose the other by default. There are no other options..

And time is running out. Don’t wait until tomorrow, or after the next party, or after the next ride. Newsflash: There’s no guarantee you’ll live to the “next” anything. Choosing hell is easy. Just ignore Jesus’ gift. But choosing heaven? That takes some thought.

Will asking God to be your Savior change your life? You bet! Sometimes God makes the change quickly, like delivering my husband from the desire to smoke overnight. Sometimes He peels off the “stuff” we’ve wallowed in one painful layer at a time. However, not once have I ever regretted the changes He has made in me. I don’t recall anyone I know ever expressing regret about asking Jesus to be their Savior.

That should tell you something.

“So repent [change your inner self— your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day];”

Acts 3:19 AMP

Story & Photos: Leslie Harder

Might See Better!

Leslie Harder

Chili Cook-Off

JACKSONVILLE, NC

New River HD

7 Feb 26

What! An! Event!

Our Chili Cook Off was packed with amazing flavors, fierce competition, and an even better crowd — and we couldn’t have done it without ALL of you!

Huge congratulations to our winners:

* 1st Place: Jacksonville Goal Getters

* 2nd Place: It’ll Do BBQ

* 3rd Place: Twisted Iron MC

* People’s Choice: Team Edge

A massive THANK YOU to every team that showed up ready to compete — y’all brought the heat and made judging no easy task! And to everyone who came out to taste, vote, cheer, and support … you’re the reason this event was a HUGE success!

We’re proud to support Semper Fi & America’s Fund during our 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off at New River Harley-Davidson helping support critically injured service members, veterans, and their families. This is what community, camaraderie, and good food are all about!

Until next year… start perfecting those chili recipes!

SNOW REASON NOT

We asked you to send in photos of what you do when it snows and you are not able to ride your motorcycle...we were overwhelmed with photos! Here are a few of them.

Becky

Left: Ralphie from Ney Jersey rides a motorcycle almost year round BUT when the weather just does not want to cooperate he rides Behind Barz other ways like here in this picture. He doesn’t let a little snow stop him from getting out there and Livin’ The Life!

Ferry, NC. Yes, they are sledding while sitting

outdoor

near the coast of NC! What an ingenious way to have fun in the snow! Having fun while relaxing!

Doesn’t take much snow for Jason to go sledding down the steepest hills Rocky Mount has to offer. We are really surprised he didn’t ride

Russell

NC. When he can’t ride his motorcycle Russell likes to make snow angels in just his shorts... well, he does have on socks and shoes. The temps were in the teens and single digits!

NOT TO RIDE

Above: Brendon Burlew, Richlands NC (insta@bmb_0110) doesn’t let any snow keep him from playing in it, riding it and leaving his mark in it! Richlands receives maybe an inch of snow annualy so this snow was a real treat!

Left: Edi Peace in Greensboro, NC, is located somewhere under that snow and knows how to have fun in it!

Left: Brodie Hayes in Boiling Springs, SC, knows what to do when it snows...ride in it!!!

Left: This is “Tank” and he is a serious fella but he loves the snow! He lives near Lake Norman which is Mooresville, NC. Owner Kurtis M.

Above: Wade Barnes Sometimes you just gotta adjust your ride plan. Too much ice on road and through tunnels, turn around, go the other way.

Thanks to everyone for sending in their snow photos! We couldn’t fit them all in here.

Above: Joey Eason in Smithfield, NC, had quite the snow...6 inches plus...and was able to have a sled day! Smithfield rarely gets over on inch of snow each year.

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Snow princess from Grifton, NC, rocking her Harley Sweatshirt. Says she is wishing that she and her husband were riding!

Livin' The Life

New Year's Day

Rode to McCalls Restaurant in Goldsboro, NC on New Year’s Day. Started in Nashville, NC. It was 45 degrees. Good food and fellowship!

Terry Jones Nashville, NC

1 YEAR

YA’LL I am so proud of myself I RODE the Tail of The Dragon...11 miles and 318 curves!!! What an experience!!! Was I scared? Heck YES!! But I did it and didn’t die or have any of my bike parts put on the tree of shame. Good ol’ Lucy took care of me. I also rode the Foothills Parkway and up and over the Smoky Mountains (about 170 miles of curves total for the day) I’m still alive and just a little mishap as we got back to the trailer which ended in a little scuff in my crash bar. Crazy that I only bought my bike one year ago today and have only been riding little under a year. Was a great day with an awesome riding partner.

Billie Jo Lenz. Appleton,

WI

Blue Knights

NC Chapter 2 Wake county

Blue Knights NC2 Launch “Kids & Hockey” Program to Give

Back to Local Families

The Blue Knights NC2 Chapter has always believed that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off. It simply changes form. That belief is at the heart of a new community initiative we are proud to share: Blue Knights Kids & Hockey.

This program was created with a simple but powerful goal— giving local children and their families an experience they might never otherwise have. Through the generosity of Carolina Hurricanes season ticket holders, donated tickets are being matched with children from the Wake County area so they can attend a Hurricanes home game with a parent or guardian.

The focus is on underprivileged children who would otherwise never have the opportunity to attend an NHL hockey game. These children are identified through coordination with Wake County law enforcement agencies, local churches, and family service organizations to ensure the tickets go to those who will truly benefit from the experience.

Blue Knights NC2 serves as the coordinator for the program and covers the in-arena experience for each family. That includes food for the game through an arena cash card, as well as a souvenir hockey puck—small touches that help turn a night at the rink into a memory that lasts far beyond the final buzzer.

The program officially launched as a trial run during the 2025–2026 season, with games scheduled from January through April. Even in this initial phase, the impact has been clear. Since the program’s launch, one child has already attended a game through Blue Knights Kids & Hockey, and additional donated seats are now available—allowing even more children and families to attend future Hurricanes home games.

The success of this first season has exceeded expectations. The enthusiasm, generosity, and support from everyone involved—from ticket donors to community partners—has been nothing short of incredible. Because of that success, planning is already underway for the next season.

Looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, the goal is to expand the program to bless at least one family each month from

October through April, with participation from every Wake County law enforcement agency. What began as a simple idea has quickly grown into a model for meaningful community engagement.

It’s important to note that this initiative is entirely a Blue Knights NC2 effort. While the games themselves take place at a professional venue, this program is not affiliated with or sponsored by the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes, or the arena. This is simply Blue Knights NC2 giving back to the families of our community—quietly, respectfully, and with purpose.

As the program continues to grow, our hope is that it inspires other Blue Knights chapters to consider similar initiatives in their own communities. The model is simple, the cost is modest, and the impact is lasting.

At its core, Blue Knights Kids & Hockey is about connection—between officers and the communities they serve, between generosity and gratitude, and between a child and an experience they’ll never forget. It is one more way the Blue Knights NC2 Chapter continues its commitment to service beyond the badge.

16th Annual MBHD Toy Run Ride

MYRTLE BEACH,

SC

Myrtle Beach Harley-Davdison

Right...

Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 16th

Annual Toy Run Ride! It was a frigidly cold and rainy day, but that didn’t stop our Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson family from coming out and supporting a fantastic cause! Despite the weather, our riders still packed out The Dirty Armadillo and raised over $3,000, along with countless toy donations, for the American Red Cross of South Carolina! Thanks to all of you, the magic of Christmas was given to our local children in need! From the bottom of our hearts, we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made our final event of 2025 a huge success!

Congrats Derek "Salesman of the Month"

MYRTLE BEACH,

SC

Myrtle Beach Harley-Davdison

Right...

A new year means a new round of Salesman of the Month titles are up for grabs, so join us in shouting out Derek Brodeur on earning this achievement for the month of January! All of us here at Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson appreciate your hard work starting 2026 off strong, and we can't wait to see where this momentum leads! Congratulations on giving plenty of riders the joy of living life on two wheels!

4 National Parks

If you’re riding in the Washington, D.C. area, it’s entirely possible to tag four National Parks in under six hours — depending on how often you kill the motor and soak it in. This is not a high-mileage day; it’s a ride built around history, river roads, and pauses that mean something. Start at Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. It’s not a national park, but it’s worth the stop before pointing north toward one of the most history soaked ribbons of pavement on the East Coast.

George Washington Parkway

Pulling onto the George Washington Parkway, a 25-mile federally protected ribbon of asphalt hugging the Potomac, the ride settles into an easy, unhuried rhythm. This is not a road built for speed—it’s built for flow. Long sweepers, clean pavement, and river views that sneak into your peripheral vision make it one of those rare roads where the ride itself matters as much as the destination The parkway was designated in 1930 to honor Washington’s legacy and the historic sites lining the river, and that sense of place never fades. Running parallel to the capital, the skyline unfolds naturally - the Washington and Lincoln Monuments, the Trump - Kennedy Center, and the spires of Georgetown all lining up as the city drifts by to your right.

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Just beyond the monuments, the parkway slips past Theodore Roosevelt Island—one of D.C.’s most overlooked yet meaningful stops. Dedicated to a president defined by grit, conservation, and forward motion, it’s a fitting pause for riders who appreciate history earned the hard way. When parking cooperates, it’s worth shutting down the bike and taking the short walk to reflect on a leader who understood both wild places and the

value of a rough road.The memorial plaza sits at the Island’s high point, completed in 1967, with Roosevelt cast mid-speech and his words carved into surrounding stone—less ornate, more honest, much like the man himself.

After leaving Roosevelt Island, the George Washington Parkway eventually runs out, funneling riders onto I495 North and across the Potomac via the American Legion Bridge. It’s a short, necessary stint before dropping back into something better—the Clara Barton Parkway— where signs for the C&O Canal and Glen Echo National Park start pulling your attention back away from traffic and toward history again.

C&O Canal National Historical Park

The next stop is the C&O Canal National Historical Park, a long, narrow slice of American history running parallel to some of the region’s best low-speed, high-reward riding. Old towpaths, stone locks, and quiet pull-offs sit just off the road, offering natural places to breathe between throttle inputs. It’s the kind of corridor riders instinctively gravitate toward—not flashy, not fast, just loaded with character.

The canal stretches more than 180 miles from Washington, D.C. to New Cumberland, Maryland. On this ride, you’ll only sample the early locks and historic sections, but there are countless places to stop, walk around, and let the past catch up with you.

I’ve been picking these stops off slowly, documenting which ones play nice with motorcycles, and there’s still plenty of canal left to ride.

Glen Echo National Park

The final stop is Glen Echo National Park, tucked just off the Clara Barton Parkway. What began in 1891 as a school and later became the D.C. area’s premier amusement park now stands as a quiet, character-rich place layered with history. It’s an easy detour for riders and a fitting last stop—one more reminder that some of the best parts of a ride are found just beyond the main road.

Glen Echo also includes the Clara Barton National Historic Site, honoring the founder of the American Red Cross. Designated a national park in 1976, it now sees hundreds of thousands of

Parks in 6 Hours

visitors a year—but on a bike, arriving here still feels personal, like you found it on your own.

End of the Day

By the time the bike cools down at Glen Echo, it’s clear this ride was never about stacking miles or chasing speed. It’s about moving through layers of American history on roads that reward patience, awareness, and the simple act of rolling forward. Four national parks, a handful of quiet pulloffs, and a ribbon of river road later, you’re reminded why motorcycles belong in places like this. Not to rush through them—but to experience them fully, one curve, one stop, one moment at a time.

I Just Want 2 Ride... I started riding at 5 years old, before I could ride a bicycle. Recently retired for the second time, my wife and I live in southeast Ohio right across the river from West Virginia.

We welcome “I Just Want 2 Ride” to the Behind Barz family! Each issue they will be enlightening us on all things motorcycle. From riding how to’s, tips, ideas, trip preperations, bike maintenance, etc.

Check out their Facebook page! Especially if you can’t wait until the next issue. Great reads and photos on their page!

BenDavis Castalia,NC

Bren Burnsville,JacksonNC

Tim New River HD

AlvinAyden,Frazier NC

Y’all understood the assignment! We asked our followers to post their ChatGPT picture with their motorcycle… and let’s just say the results did NOT disappoint. We got everything from badass biker babes and road-warrior legends, to

Kimberly Carmon The Dragon

“I swear that’s me” look-alikes, to a few that had us staring like… wait… why does your arm have three elbows?! But that’s what makes it so great—every single one had personality, attitude, and that Behind Barz kind of vibe. These are the kind of pics that prove one thing for sure: bikers will try anything once… especially if it makes us laugh and look cool doing it!

Here’s what’s happening in March & April at your local arts council! Vendor Event!

Classes WOODBURNING AND HAND SCULPTING WITH GOURDS Instructed by Regina Pena

St . Patty ’s Day Gnomes March 5th: 6PM

Rabbits March 19 : 6PM Bunny th

Botanical Vases March 26th: 6PM

Alcohol Ink Ornaments April 1st: 6PM

Windchimes April 13 : 6PM th

Spring Raven April 20th: 6PM

Concrete Garden Stones

Instructed by Meri Fern March 24th: 6PM

Music CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD

Friday, April 17 : 7:30PM th THE CLASSIC VINYL BAND

Saturday, April 25 : 7PM th Scan

Livin' The Life

YOU ARE NOT ALONE...

Stage 3 cancer. Twice.

And I still choose to throw a leg over this bike.

Stage 3 colon cancer in 2022. Stage 3 prostate cancer in 2024.

Same aggressive cells. Same fear.

I spent a month at Cleveland Clinic. First a surgery to protect other organs. Then high-dose radiation.

My body is weaker now. My balance, my energy, my nerves… all different.

I can’t ride the way I used to. No more big hits. No more off-road. The strength isn’t there.

But I’m not done riding.

These days it’s my Ultra Classic. Local rides when my body allows. Long-distance trips when I’m strong enough.

Out here on the road, there’s a kind of peace I can’t find anywhere else. The wind doesn’t erase my pain, but it takes the edge off.

I believe God let me survive cancer twice so I could show someone this:

Your story doesn’t end with your diagnosis. Your dreams might change shape, but they don’t have to die.

I believe the moment you stop chasing your dreams, you start letting go of life.

If you’re in a fight like that right now, you’re not alone.

John Hart Myrtle Beach, SC

Biker NEWZ and TIDBITZ

The Rat Hole, a popular Myrtle Beach area biker bar known to host events and draw thousands of motorcyclists for bike rallies each year has closed. The Rat Hole announced on Facebook that it had decided to roll down their bar doors for the final time, following the 2025 fall Myrtle Beach Bike Rally.

The bar had been a go-to for bikers and visitors who rolled into the Myrtle Beach area and Murrells Inlet for the annual spring and fall bike rallies in SC. It was known for its live music, biker rodeo and pudding wrestling.

“We are beyond grateful for your support and participation in our events over the last couple of decades,” the post said. “We want to thank all our Rat Hole friends and family for joining us and allowing us to continue our biker fun over the years, but with much sadness we have decided it is time to close this chapter of life and start the next!”

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Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville, TN is opening a new store. The name of it is Bigfoot HarleyDavidson. They are in the process of hiring part-time retail staff. Apply - https://bit.ly/4bNecIk

In February 2026, Indian Motorcycle officially became an independent company, separating from Polaris Inc. and entering a new era under ownership by Carolwood LP, just in time for its 125th anniversary. Industry veteran Mike Kennedy has been appointed CEO, focusing on long-term growth, American manufacturing, and enhancing the brand's performance, luxury, and cruiser lineup. Mike Kennedy, former Harley-Davidson and Vance & Hines executive, takes over as CEO to lead the independent company.

Lonesome Dove

Above: Actor, Robert Duvall passed away Feb 15, 2026. He was one of my favorite actors and he played, Augustus “Gus” McCrae, a very loved character in a television miniseries called, “Lonesome Dove”. He also portrayde a motorcycle cop in the film, “The Rain People” ~Doobie Robert was 95 and was living in Middleburg, VA at the time of his death.

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MISSION BBQ...

You raised $359,567 for Wreaths Across America! Thank you! Photo below taken in Columbia, MD.

Women Who Live Life Behind Barz

Great Things Accomplished Because of Great Bikers

RALEIGH, NC

WakeMed Children’s Hospital

22 Dec 2025

photos and story: KEITH NEWLAND

There were four members of the Blue Knights NC XII, eight members of NC II and three supporters that came together on a fresh (cold) Monday morning to travel to WakeMed Children’s Hospital! Twelve bikes and two support vehicles made the journey to WakeMed Children’s Hospital in Raleigh and presented staff with enough cards and gifts for every child in the unit and a card and basket of goodies for the staff themselves. A great time was had by all then the Blue Knights made their way to Kickback Jacks for lunch and fellowship. A great day all round!

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nc Support Our Troops

Ayden, NC

NC SUPPORT OUR TROOPS located in Ayden, North Carolina is a nonprofit organization formed with the mission to support troops and their family members by providing care and comfort items and expressions of appreciation for their service and sacrifices.

Packing care packages for our deployed troops is a way to show your support and appreciation for the service and sacrifices by our military members. We also provide support for troops at home, their families and veterans.

Below are some suggestions on how you can help...

Some ideas: Order items from Amazon, assemble goody bags with 6-8 items in a sandwich or party bag, add signed cards. Make as many as your family, church or bike group can help with! Make financial contributions for postage. Groups are welcome to setup GoFund me pages for postage. Our financial donations have dropped significantly and monetary donations for postage is our greatest need.

Order items from our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/8LJD7MJ6DH8W?

Make financial donations online for postage here: https://supportourtroops.org/donate

Or mail checks to: Support our Troops PO Box 696 Ayden NC 28513

Volunteer with our team or enlist local civic groups, schools, churches, biker groups, etc. to support us with activities.

Please don’t forget our military members who are serving away from home and family this year.

Thank you! Barbara Whitehead

Photos below: We love seeing the smiles ! Thank you to all our donors and volunteers who make this mission successful!

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Big thank you to the staff and customer at South Post Commisary and North Post Commissary Ft Bragg for your donations! A big thank you to Travis Dalsis for helping with collection and transportation!

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Supporting ou r chaplains is always a special mission! We especially appreciate it when soldiers stay to volunteer with our team to help with heavy lifting!

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2Cents from 2Timer...

Hello my happy riders!!!

As if the world can’t get any more turned upside down and twisted. I’m sure I’m like many people in the world who have been keeping up with the things going on with the Epstein files. I never thought in my life we the people, would witness a moment in the world’s time line to what we are witnessing today. We’ve witnessed unimaginable wars, the most horrible treatment to our veterans, and been told the biggest lies from our very own government. But what we are seeing today with God’s gift to our existence, our children...this is the most evil and disgusting things I’ve ever seen. This Epstein stuff has made me question everything. How can we trust our government ever?

Children are the light of the world. Some are the main reason that hundreds of

thousands of parents wake up and try yet again to give their families the best they can give. God gives us the purest beings in the universe and our only job is to be sure to keep them safe. Folks we need to do better.

Please, always keep your head on a swivel. Watch for those vans, look for those dark corners and you don’t have to say anything but you can always observe. You don’t have to inject yourself into a potential situation, but everyone has a phone now days and if you see something suspicious, especially in regards to a child, call 911 and keep your eyes open! Follow suspicious people if you observe them being weird around children. Don’t sit in your comfort zone! Step up and protect our children!

I got to move on with this because this is a motorcycle magazine but as I said, keep your head on a swivel. The Good book said the flipping of the world, I think we’ve reached that mile stone. Because to me, it seems the world is definitely upside down. We can’t trust nothing no more. A.I. is in full effect. You can’t even trust what you see. It’s time y’all. Open that Book and if you’ve not found Jesus, go look for him. It’s not hard at all, actually. John 3:16 makes it so easy to come home to God.

I can say a prayer right here with you. All you have to do is read it and believe it in your heart.

Dear God, I may not know who you are, but God this world is not my home. So much evilness has taken a hard grip on our reality. I do not wish to travel any further without your love and guidance. I come to you now God although I may not understand all your words but do know your words are the living truth. In the Bible at John 3:16 it says “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Well God, I want to know Jesus, I believe you died on that cross for me, God. I believe he died on that cross for all of us, as well.

I want to accept your gift of salvation. I want my name to be written in the book of life God. I want to come home and I believe in my heart that Jesus IS my savior. Amen.

If you just read this and you do believe in your heart that Jesus died on that cross to save you from the true death. Welcome home my brother or sister. You are a saved soul.

I’ve been writing in Behind Barz for many years talking about riding and just everything thats wonderful about the biker lifestyle. I’ve very rarely ever ask Doobie for anything other than a shirt once in awhile or maybe add some attention to help out a friend or two in an article. But I do believe using this article to save a soul, even if it’s just one, is the best benefit ever to writing in the wonderful magazine.

2Cents from 2Timer...

I’ve seen a many of biker in my life time. Like the old western, “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly”. I think I’ve seen it all in this amazing culture. I’ve ridden beside people for their first time riding a motorcycle. I’ve also rode in biker funerals to help carry some great bikers home to our father. One was a life long friend who passed away from a battle with cancer. ( Missy I love you sister, always ) I’ve even had the unfortunate moment of helping a club brother ride home to our God in heaven.

It has its ups and downs. But I love this life and I’ve been blessed. I had a pretty difficult life growing up and the road ahead was covered with potholes and loose rocks. It wasn’t

easy, but I got saved at 8 years old, and I do believe God had his hands over me. I do believe our father has protected me in a lot of situations where it wasn’t looking too good. Most times I put myself there. But the best peace I have in my heart, is knowing if something ever was to happen to me. I know my soul will rest heaven. I know it!

Thats why, When I see my buddies come rolling up from the Bikers for Christ I know one or two will have a message for me even if they don’t know it. God speaks through them. Even if it’s just a little prayer before we all ride together...

I close my eyes and I participate with the prayer. Because without God, there would be none of US. There wouldn’t even be a motorcycle to ride. The world is an evil place but God has his arms wrapped tightly around his children. Amen.

Well folks, this was nice to reach out and I hope you do find God if God hasn’t already found you. Spring is just around the corner so do me a favor and look your bike over. Check those tires, check those nuts and bolts. I need everyone of you to stay safe out there and enjoy the ride.

I will see you again in the next article... 2Timer

Men Who Live Life Behind Barz

the good news!

Rodger Duvall ~ Jesus Freak

“LOVE TO RIDE”

A deep, enduring affection between people that transcends superficial attraction or fleeting emotions. It is built on mutual respect, understanding, and a genuine desire for the happiness and well-being of the other person. Supporting each other through life’s ups and downs, communicating openly, and growing together over time. When present, it creates a sense of trust, comfort, and unwavering loyalty that stands the test of time.

One will never know or understand and gain wisdom of this without one another.

Complicated is defined as a condition of unrest it can be unsettling because a solution must be So’. And even then, a solution may become even more complicated because other people are involved. Yes, everything one does will in some way affect something or someone else. Read the top paragraph again looking for these conditional words, Deep, Enduring, Emotions, Respect, Understanding, Genuine, Desire, Well-being, Communication, Open, Growing, Trust, Comfort, Loyalty. I am sure more can be added.

Each of these words define a condition, a condition that reveals for the utmost of their definition! They are NOT to be taken lightly! Understanding the depth of each defined word brings an understanding in the highest standard in each. To take each one to the in-depth meaning is the only way to obtain true wisdom for them. Wisdom is what is gained, but applying the wisdom will take commitment to achieve the right results. The right results may not be what you want but will be right.

I ponder a lot of things when I ride alone and with my partner, wherever the journey takes us. It’s together, the road ahead is not always clear, and at times this road is not always clear, but for sure you’ll know the one. The relationship between all of it we want to be in it because you’ll know it will last forever.

Now with all that being brought to our attention Lets ride! Mount up, kick stands up, passengers get on, crank those motors.

Love this life ride, knowing the freedom will overwhelm you with love to your spirit riding. Free in the spirit of riding. There is a path one must take to the location before riding your bike.

A safety check of tires, fluid levels, brakes and fuel are laws of riding that will keep a love for riding, there are other laws such as one rides, gravity, speed, sight, and defense bring a love to respect those conditions. Disrespect those and one will be hurt physically and me chanically, bringing the love of ridings freedom to a stop. When one loves with all their heart, mind, soul, with strength, that will keep everything in check for the love in the freedom of riding.

This ride started with the first paragraph of this devotion, “A deep enduring affection be tween people “, is love. What is love?

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, does not easily bring anger, keeps no record of wrongs, it protects, trusts, it hopes and perseveres, perfect unity of imperfect people.

I am writing this before the love celebrations of Valentine’s Day, so am passing along this ride for us to consider in the months to come to love into forever.

Recipes From "A Fork In The Road"

Below are a couple of pages from the cookbook you can see on the facing page. It is filled with bikers and their recipes. We will feature a couple each issue here in Behind Barz Mag. We are starting off with George and Gregg who are also on the cover of this issue with Old School Detail and Old School Bike Shop. Check them out on pages 2-3.

Dave Bradley

Rocky Mount, NC

“Loud pipes may save lives...but Jesus Christ saves souls!”

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FROG’S PICO DE GALLO

SAPONY CREEK GUMBO

2 lb. raw shrimp, peeled

2 lb. Crab Meat or all you can afford

2 lb. Alligator Meat, again all you can afford-Note: if not available use other meat: chicken, possum, coon or whatever floats your boat.

2 tbsp. Olive oil

2 tbsp. flour

3 c. okra chopped

2 c. corn (optional)

2 onions chopped

2 cans tomatoes

2 qt. Water (measure it)

1 pinch pepper

3 large pods garlic

4 bay leaves

Homemade Muscadine wine

Any other spices that smell like gumbo (Hot Sauce)

First you start sippin’ the wine. Second you make a da roux. Mix flour and oil in your heavy saucepan. Stir constantly over medium high heat until it is brown. If you think you burned it, you did. Start over. Flour and oil is cheap, shrimp are not. Add shrimp; keep stirring. After shrimp have just started to cook, and all the roux is attached to the shrimp, set shrimp aside. Brown crab meat in skillet with olive oil and repeat with gator, marry it all. Add a little more oil to your saucepan, and add onions and chopped garlic. Stir over medium heat for a few minutes, then add okra/corn. Cook until onions just start to clear. Using your big pot, with a thick bottom, add all ingredients, but hold back about 1/2 qt of water, and wait a while on salt and most of the spices. Remember, gumbo is NOT soup. Once the okra kicks in it will thicken, and get that rich slimy gumbo texture. Then add a little more water if it needs it. As it cooks, add a little pepper, and some salt. Cook slowly until you just have to have some. You know what to do with the rice!

Note: Creole food is spicy, but not necessarily just hot. Add a little of all kinds of spices if you want, but let individuals kick in the hot sauce. If you have leftovers, throw those in.

Using a food processor...and using small batches.

10 small ripe Roma tomatoes (chop)

1 large yellow or white onion

5 serrano peppers

one bunch of cilantro

When chopping/mixing these ingredients in food processor, alternate ingredients, such as 2 tomatoes with one part onion, etc so it’s easier to mix. Pour each batch of chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl, and after all ingredients are chopped, squeeze juice of 2 small limes into the mixture. Using a salt grinder, sprinkle about a teaspoon of salt over the stirred mixture. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

PINBALL WIZARD STEW Frog’s Dad’s recipe

1-2 pounds of beef stew meat

Lipton onion dry soup mix

can of whole kernel corn

can of green beans

can of sliced potatoes

can of mushrooms

Use a large crock pot

can of lima beans

can of sliced carrots

can of Rotel tomatoes

2 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon of Tabasco hot sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Put meat in the pot and drain all liquid into the pot and use that to mix the dry soup mix into the meat. Then add the rest of ingredients. Gently stir together and cook on high for 5 hours or until the meat is tender. Enjoy!

We are working to ensure events listed in Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine are as up to date as possible. Please be sure to confirm the status of any & all events before making plans to attend by calling or emailing the event contact person listed with event.

MARCH

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BRISTOL, VA

Polar Bear Ride & Chili Cook-Off

Black Wolf HD 1061 Old Abingdon Hwy Ste 1 10am-12pm. Rider $20. Passenger $10. Non rider chili entry $15. Non rider chili judge $5. Prizes for hotest and best chili. Gift card raffle & 50/50. More info: 276-644-9653

7 STATESVILLE, NC

Grill & Chill

Tilley HD 1226 Morland Dr.

11am-2pm. Burgers and hotdogs fresh off the grill! While supplies last. More info: 704-872-3883

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MARYVILLE, TN

Ladies Long Distance Riding Event

Smoky Mountain HD 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. 10am-12 noon. FREE. Bring your girlfriends. Build real confidence. Learn endurance the hard way. Master routes that test you. Hear from women who have ridden the distance. More info: 865-977-1669

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WINTERVILLE, NC

American Legion Book Run Towers’ Boneyard HD 2300 Elaine’s Way.

1pm-4pm. Reg 10am. KSU 11am. Complimentary burgers & cold drinks. Bring two (2) age appropriate books (K-5th Grade) per bike. More info: 252-439-1345

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GOLDSBORO, NC

Nam Knights of America and East Coast Wings Bike Night East Coast Wings 101 N. Berkley Road Monthly, every 2nd Thursday 1800-2200. All bikes welcome. No attitude.

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC

13th Annual Red Carpet Rollout

Myrtle Beach HD 4710 S. Kings Hwy. 11am-3pm. Free food from Mission BBQ! 11am-12pm Live music. 12pm - 12:30pm Live performance by the Ohana Kahakai Hula & Fire Dancers. 12:30-1pm 2026 Red Carpet Rollout. 1pm-1:30pm Another live performance by the Ohana Kahakai Hula & Fire Dancers. 1:30-3pm More live music to finish out the day More info: 843-369-5555

MARCH

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PRINCE GEORGE, VA

Shamrock & Roll

Colonial HD 1701 Temple Parkway

Burgers and hotdogs serves by the Red Knights. Wear green for the chance to win a Colonial HD swag bag! More info: 804-8614700

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STATESVILLE, NC

Too Broke For Daytona & Blood Drive

Tilley HD 1226 Morland Dr. Give blood get $40 in rewards. Save lives. Earn rewards. Donate today. Stunt show. Cold drinks. Live music. Bad Day Stunts! Door prizes. Free raffles. Blood drive. More info: 704-872-3883

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CREEDMOOR, NC

Car & Motorcycle Show For A Purpose!

Learning Services 800 Recovery Rd. 1pm - 3pm. Please arrive by 12pm for set-up. To celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month *wear green to show extra support! More info: kely Parrish 919-464-5265 or email: kparrish@learningservices.com

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AYDEN, NC

American Legion Victory Post 289

Annual Cornhole Tournament

Ayden Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium 108 Second St. Proceeds benefit NC Support Our Troops and local veterans! $20/amateur div. $25 competitive div. Arrive 9am. Game on at 10am. More info: Tommy tsquare0702@gmail.com 252-521-2050

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ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Blow Off The Dust Ride

Flying Iron HD 928 Sunset Ave. 10am. KSU 11am. Riders $10. Passenger $10. Lunch will be served when return. More info: 252-446-7292 Hosted by Flying Iron HD and HOG Chapter 5119.

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RALEIGH, NC

Classic Car, Truck & Bike Cruise-IN

St. Matthews Baptist Church 5410 Louisburg Rd. 110am-2pm. Rain date March 28. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips & sodas. Sponsored by St. Matthew Baptist Church Men’s Ministry. More info: Clarence 919-306-0634 or Kenney 919-395-8626

Eventz Behind Barz

MARCH

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GASTON, NC

10th Annual MDA Poker Run

New Dixie Mart 100 Pleasant Hill Rd. Reg 11am. KSU 1pm. $35 per bike. Raising funds to send children with muscular dystrophy to summer camp. Best and Worst hands win! All are welcome! See ad on page 15.

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JACKSONVILLE, NC

Vet Fest Motorcycle Run Poker Run

VFW Post 9133 1450 Piney Green Rd. $20 rider. $10 passenger. Reg opens at 1000. Last bike out 1200. Return by 1600. All vehicles welcome. First 100 get commemarative poker chip. Food prizes, raffles, 50/50 and gun raffle.

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JACKSONVILLE, NC

Twisted Iron Multi-County Poker Run New River HD 2394 Wilmington Hwy. 9am-3pm. KSU 10am. Riders $20. Passenger $10. Extra hand $10. 50/50 raffle. 2 gun raffles. To help Kristina and her family after a devastating medical diagnosis. Info: 910-346-9997

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BENSON, NC

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association NC 15-6 Auxliary Scholarship Ride

Brady’s Pub 27 Annette Drive Reg 9am. Ride brief 10:45am. First bike out 11am. Last bike in 3pm. Auction 3:30pm. There will be a food truck and vendors. Reg fee $20 rider. $5 passenger. More info Kathryn Brooks cvma.6aux@gmail.com

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RALEIGH, NC

Rev It Up For Colon Cancer Awareness Memorial Ride

Tobacco Road HD 1226 South Saunders St. Reg 12:30pm-2pm. Kickstands up shortly after registration. $25 donation per participant. Food and fellowship at finish. Ride ends at Fuquay-Varina American Legion Post 116. Pre-registration and to donate: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/ alr116cancerride

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WINTERVILLE, NC

Swap Meet

Towers’ Boneyard HD 2300 Elaine’s Way. 12pm - 3pm. Live music and food truck. Bring your items to sell or trade. Spots are limited. Contact: abrown@boneyardhd.com

APRIL

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N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC

8th Annual Ride For Autism in Memory of Ryan Derr

The Harley Shop At The Beach 4002 Hwy 17 S. Reg 10am-12pm. $20 per rider. $5 per passenger. All proceeds going to SOS Care. FREE coffee, donuts, snack from Breda Catering, Autism Awareness pins for first 250 riders. DJ, 50/50 raffles. KSU 12pm. After Party at The Beaver Bar in Murrells Inlet 1pm - 4pm Free food. Live band. Free HD door prizes. More info: 843-663-5555

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GREENVILLE, NC

Blue Knights NC VIII Officer Down Memorial Ride

Ron Ayers Motorsports 1929 N. Memorial Dr. Reg starts 9am. $25 donation per rider. KSU 11am. All bikes welcome! More info: 252-758-3084

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CHESPAPEAKE, VA

Bikers For Christ M/M Blessing Of The Bikes

Skeleton Key Bar & Grill 4300 Portsmouth Blvd. All clubs and independent riders are welcome! Food, drinks, music and vendors. Noon - 3pm. Rain date: 19 April.

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MACCLESFIELD, NC

Fundraiser Dinner & Concert

Webbs Chapel Baptist Church 2771 Webbs Chapel Rd. Dinner served 5:30pm. Concert begins 6:30pm. Love offerings accepted. 50/50 raffles, sponsorship books.

For more info: Jeff Davis 252-904-7819 See flyer on page 51.

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ROCKY MOUNT, NC

9th Annual Scripture Run for Shenandoah Baptist Youth Group Shenandoah Baptist Church 3894 Shenandoah Ct. Off Hwy 97. Doantion $20 per bike or car. $5 per rider. $5 extra hand. First bike/car out 10am. Last one out 11am. Last bike/ car in 1pm. More info: Dawsie 252-443-5860 or Donnie 252-813-7182 or Russel 252-813-2869 See flyer on page 51.

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WENDELL, NC

Slayer Fest 2026

6401 Knightdale Eagle Rock Rd. Gates open Friday at 6pm. and Saturday at 11am. Benefiting Camp4heroes & LJSC Homeless Ministry. Live music Friday 7pm-10pm. Saturday starting at 12pm live music. See ad on page 15.

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