Behind Barz Mag May June 2026

BEHIND BARZ

MAY - JUNE

2o26

God Bless You & Yours

Editorz Notez

On the cover...Cruisin The Coast Rally/Myrtle Beach Spring Rally! Read all about it on pages 26-27and the back cover! Lots of great events going on at the Rally...see our EVENTZ section for more. Thanks to all of our advertisers and readers!

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 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!

Doobie

Myrtle Beach Rally 2026 Check out all the Myrtle Beach Cruisin’ The Coast Spring Rally info on pages 26-27 and on the back cover!

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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

Tilley HD Rodeo Sound Competition!

Tilley

HD

STATESVILLE, NC

Congratulations to the winners of the Rodeo Sound Competition on April 11th! Huge shout out to Looney Tune$ custom mobile audio solutions & One Time Customs for putting on an amazing show! Thank you to all of the participants and everyone who came out to Tilley! None of this is possible without the support from our beautiful motorcycle community. Let’s Ride! www.tilleyhd.com

Check out the upcoming event at Tilley HD in the flyer to the right! Be there!

BLUE KNIGHTS NC XXI

BLUE KNIGHTS XXI

The Blue Knights XXI (Nash County) chapter has been preparing for our regional Mason Dixon Conference that will be held May 1-3, 2026. We will take a break though on April 18th for the Shenandoah Baptist Church 9th annual Scripture Run. As always, this ride is for a great cause, and we enjoy helping our community partners any time that we can.

Come out and join us a t the regional Mason Dixon Conference. We will have merchandise tents, food, and music. We will be hosting a “bike night” at Flying Iron Harley Davidson on May 1st and a Chris Driver Memorial Ride on May 2nd at Flying Iron Harley-Davidson. We will also have a tent set up for information on your organization so please stop by. Come out and enjoy the many festivities and events during the weekend. Thanks as always to Behind Barz for your support of the motorcycle community.

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

One of the local annual poker runs for charity begins at a gas station not far from our home. One year, while waiting for the ride to begin, my husband and I sought the shade of the gas pump stands to escape the heat of the noonday sun.

We leaned against the concrete pillar and chatted quietly while we waited for KSU. We’d been there a few minutes when the gentleman one pump down from us finished filling his tank. He headed into the station to pay. As he passed us, he said, “Good morning.” I replied cheerfully, “Good morning!” When I replied, the gentleman looked up. For the first time, he saw — really saw who he was speaking to. There was a slight hitch in his step as he passed us. Then as he went by, he tucked his head, murmured “Jesus loves you,” and scurried toward the building. I replied, “Yes! Yes, He does,” but I don’t think he heard me.

I’d like to think that gentleman could feel in his heart that my husband and I were his brother and sister in Christ, but let’s be honest. I was standing there in boots, jeans, and an old bike rally t-shirt with a turquoise streak in my braided hair. He was probably not wondering what church I attended. He was more likely wondering if I had ever heard Jesus’ name used any way other than in vain. Regardless of how the gentleman meant what he said, I am glad he had the courage to speak of Jesus. I am glad he had such compassion for a stranger that he felt compelled to share God’s love with us.

People make assumptions based on what they see and in light of their own life experiences. They interpret what they see based on what they know. What they don’t know, they assume.

(If you see an elderly lady and a young man standing beside a disabled car, who do you assume is helping whom?) The problem is, appearances can be deceiving.

That’s just one of the wonders of our great God. He looks beyond what’s visible to what’s beneath: the heart. God looks beyond the leather — or the expensive suit or the dirt and grime or the pasted-on smile or the bad attitude — and sees the hurting soul beneath, the soul that He loves and that He longs to draw to Himself. When you look at those around you, ask God for His vision of them: souls, precious in His eyes and to His heart. Be willing, like that gentleman at the gas station, to share God’s love wherever you go.

Perhaps you’ve never encountered the love of Jesus. Or maybe you did, but you thought it came with a lot of “don’t do” strings attached. It doesn’t, by the way. It’s a gift. God offers it freely to you, but He won’t make you accept it. That’s up to you.

Sometimes it’s the simplicity that trips us up. In this give-and-take fallen world of ours, we are hard-wired to look for the “catch” in what we see as a deal too good to be true. Well, God’s love is the exception that proves that rule. While you do have to understand it to accept it, it doesn’t cost YOU a thing because Jesus already paid for it.

Can you recognize that you’re not perfect? Welcome to the human race. Every one of us is broken. Can you admit that you can never be perfect? We all know it’s true, but few of us want to admit just how broken we are. However, you’re not telling God anything HE didn’t already know. It’s YOU that needs to see it and admit it.

Do you know what Jesus did for your brokenness? He took it on His own shoulders. He became your brokenness so that you could be saved from yourself and from separation from God forever. There’s no disputing that who we are will live on long after this physical house we’re “renting” succumbs to rack and ruin. The only question is where we’ll live once our lease on these earthly bodies is up.

And that, my friend, is totally up to you.

One of the lessons I learned about a year ago is that if your ride’s not moving, it’s falling. Same principle. If you aren’t throttling toward heaven by accepting what Jesus did for you on the cross and asking Him to be your Lord and Savior, then you’re falling toward hell — and the landing is going to be a very hard, very ugly and very FINAL one.

Don’t fall for the schemes of the enemy, because once this ride is done, there’s no going back.

“Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.”

1 Peter 3:18 NLT

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus or Lord.”

Romans 6:23 NLT

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Romans 10:9 NLT

Story & Photos: Leslie Harder

Leslie Harder

Great Things Accomplished Because of Great Bikers

RALEIGH, NC

Mission BBQ

On Friday night 4/10/26 my family and I had the honor of dining at and learning about Mission BBQ. This is thanks to my very good friend, veteran and man with a spirit like no one else I have ever met, Ob jammer (Bill Amerson). See they are opening a new restaurant location in Raleigh and are building their Honor Wall for Fallen Heroes. Ob told them about Travis and I. He put me in touch with Jonathan Windham at Mission BBQ and long story shortened Travis has been added to the wall and a bio, was created to be read by patrons of the restaurant. This is just one of the big things this organization does for veterans, police officers, firefighters, first responders, as well as their families and the community. So, although I don’t think thank you is enough, Thank you Ob and Mission BBQ for helping ensure Travis and so many others will not be forgotten. ~Wendy Nixon

Mission BBQ 7520 Creedmoor Rd. Raleigh, NC

MISSION BBQ... opened its doors for business on September 11, 2011.

MBBQ is owned by two friends passionate about BBQ, patriotic for Our Country, and who believe in running a business with meaning and purpose.

“We believe there is nothing more American than BBQ. And nobody more American than the brave men and women who have sworn to protect and serve Our Communities and Our Country. We do what we do for the love of our soldiers, firefighters, police officers, first responders—all our loved ones in service.

Every day we strive to serve you authentic BBQ made from the freshest, most delectable ingredients, and serve it to you in a patriotic dining room filled with tributes to those who’ve made Our Country great,

given to us by the people who earned them”. Stop by at lunchtime, and you might catch us during our daily salute to the Stars and Stripes. At MISSION BBQ, we are Proudly Serving Those Who Serve. Come help us complete Our Mission. “Bill & Newt” There are 5 Mission BBQ locations in NC, two in SC, 22 in VA and 4 in TN. Check out their website for more info and locatios below:

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Proud American Bikers

If you are a citizen of the United States you should be proud to live in the greatest country on the face of this planet! You should be proud that you have more freedoms here than anywhere else in the world! Being American is an honor, not a privilage. We all have the same opportunities regardless of your background, race, religion, gender, class status, etc.

You are free to come and go as you wish. You are free to practice whatever religion you believe in. America is a place where everyone has the opportunity to go to college, open your own business, marry, peacefully assemble and protest, vote, own your own home, etc. Many or all of these things are forbidden in many countries around the world.

Send your photo to: behindbarz333@ gmail.com You can also post to the Proud American Biker Facebook page.

In some places women are not aloud to vote and gay marriage is also not allowed. In many of those same places people are imprisoned/killed for those very reasons. Some countries you can’t even protest or defy the government or you will be put in prison just for speaking your mind.

Everyone who is protesting, hating, or bad mouthing this great country of ours you need to step back and take a look at how fortunate you are. You might not like the president that we voted in! You might not like the fact that male masculinity is back again! You might not even like that our military believes “stronger people are harder to kill!” But one thing is for sure, there are many of us who are proud American bikers! We fly the flag, we support our president and we will defend this great country to our last breath!

Livin' The Life Dealership Ride

What a great day for our Dealership Ride today! We enjoyed some great roads, laughs, and good food along the way. Thanks to everyone who made the ride!

If you missed the ride today, keep following us for our next riding adventure and join us!

Veterans Helping Veterans

Chapin, SC & Laurens, SC

Veterans helping Veterans, this time while riding motorcycles, and eating...Chapter 26 Riders participated in two fundraisers in the past few days. The first was breakfast at @Zorba’s of Chapin to benefit Post 193 activities, and the next was Lunch at @Arnold’s of Laurens to benefit Chapter 25 riders who were involved in a crash. Thanks to Zorba’s and Arnold’s for supporting our brothers and sisters.

Locals LIMELIGHT

HOMETEAM BURGERS

KINSTON, NC

Hometeam Burgers in Kinston has built a strong strong reputation not only for its flavorful smash burgers but also for the overall experience it offers to customers. The restaurant combines a laidback, welcoming atmosphere with consistently friendly and attentive staff, making it a place where guests feel comfortable whether they are stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for a relaxed meal. Its thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor seating areas add to its appeal, giving visitors the option to enjoy their food in a cozy interior setting or outside in the fresh air. This balance of quality food, inviting service, and flexible dining spaces helps make Hometeam Burgers a standout spot in the local community.

Behind Barz Tennessee

Welcome to Behind Barz Mag Tennessee edition! After twenty-two years supporting the motorcycle culture and its riders in three states, were expanding into a state filled with iconic rides; The Tail of The Dragon, The Devils Triangle and The Snake.

As with any region and its rides, its also what attracts and keeps riders coming back. Our strategy into the Volunteer state is simple, put Behind Barz in front of the hundreds of thousands of riders, car club drivers, off-road adventurists and more importantly, spotlight the places they’re going. So let’s top off our tanks and shift gears.

First stop, the iconic Brushy Mountain Penitentiary in Petros, TN. Brushy has been dangerous since 1896 and operated as the states most isolated and feared prison for one hundred and thirteen years and became the end of the line for many. In fact, one of its most notable cons, James Earl Ray, died in a local hospital after twenty-nine years into his life sentence at Brushy.

Nestled into rugged terrain, the prison is a fortress with its high concrete walls adorned with guard towers and rows of razor wire. In its storied history, there was only one successful escape. Successful only because three convicts managed to escape, but gave up because of the formidable terrain.

Brushy has been a tourist attraction since it closed in 2009, and now hosts prison tours, a museum, the only “legal” prison distillery, two restaurant’s, paranormal tours, an ORV mecca, special event accommodations, moonshine sales in their gift shop, a new RV park with fifty-seven full hook up 50 amp sites, top performers (Jamie Johnson, Dwight Yoakam and Aaron Lewis to name a few), in the prison yard concert venue and soon, cabin rentals.

If a day at Brushy isn’t enough to grab your attention, then let’s add it’s right on The Devils Triangle!

The triangle is a combination of technical riding along with a few scenic vistas and one general store to take in. The Triangle, at forty-four miles long, is more of a diamond shape as it connects Petros, to Rocky Top and down to Oliver Springs, TN with sharp double hairpin fist gear brake dragging turns to slalom weaving along the river where you can put your feet up on the pegs and cruise along.

Make plans to visit Brushy, ride The Devils Triangle and enjoy all of the region’s offerings.

SPRING MOTORCYCLE

A nononsense list to get your bike—and yourself— back on

the road

Spring is here! The salt is (mostly) gone, the roads are calling, and your motorcycle would like to stop being a very expensive garage ornament. Before you twist the throttle and chase that first warm day, take a few minutes to prep both bike and rider. You already know TCLOCS is mandatory—so let’s talk about the stuff riders forget.

Check Your Gear

Pull your riding gear out of hibernation. If it’s been living in a saddlebag since October, it probably smells like last season’s optimism. Wash it according to the manufacturer’s instructions—machine or hand as appropriate—and reapply waterproofing if needed. And remember: getting caught in a rainstorm is not the same thing as cleaning your gear.

Inspect Your Helmet:

Those bugs from last season should come off easily by now. Remove and clean the interior padding per the manufacturer’s instructions and check every nook and cranny for uninvited squatters—especially spiders (the eightlegged kind, not the CanAm)

Evaluate and Replace Gear:

Riding gear is safety equipment, not fashion. If your helmet, gloves, or jacket are questionable, don’t negotiate with them. Repair or replace as needed. You’re responsible for your own hide—dress accordingly.

Give Your Motorcycle a check for unwanted guests:

If your bike wasn’t properly winterized, take a look in places critters love—exhaust, airbox, and tuckedaway corners. Mice don’t pay rent, and they chew wiring

Give your bike a once over:

Clean and polish everything. Wash off the dust and grime that settled in over winter. This is also the perfect time to wax painted surfaces and protect what the elements will try to destroy all season.

Restock your saddlebags or backpack:

Check your firstaid kit and replace anything used or expired.

Sunscreen and ChapStick… might want to swap out the vintage 2021 flavors for something new.

That emergency candy bar? Eat it now. You’ve earned it. Replace it before the next ride.

MOTORCYCLE RIDING PREP

Review the owner’s manual:

Get yourself reacquainted with the functions of your motorcycle.

Check your insurance:

Did you stop or reduce your insurance on your motorcycle over the winter?

Give a quick call to your agent to get your insurance up to date.

Practice Panic Stops:

Find an empty parking lot or quiet road. Get up to speed and brake hard. Learn what your bike does when it really matters. Ride twoup? Practice with your passenger. It’s better to learn together in a controlled environment than be surprised when it counts. And yes—check your brakes first.

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.

This isn’t an allinclusive list, and every rider will add their own rituals. But a little preparation now means fewer surprises later—and more miles spent smiling inside your helmet.

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!

Bill's Hot Dogs

109 Gladden St. Washington, NC

252-946-3343

They have spicy chili (no meat). Opened in 1928 by Bill Jackson. Hotdogs chips and drinks is all they serve. Grab one or two and go sit down by the water front!

Surf Dawgs Grill

421 US 17 Bus Surfside Beach, SC 843-839-3647

Surf Dawgs Grill is a local SC favorite that serves up mouth watering gourmet Sabrett hot dawgs, They use locally sourced ingredients. Family friendly with a surf inspired theme.

Dave's Dog House

Great American of The

7409 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN. 865-200-4476

Home of the Coney Island Dog. They have daily specials. Plus, a “Meal Deal” lunch special. Cool thing is they throw in a Tootsie Roll in every bag!

Peaches Corner

900 N. Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC

843-448-7424

They are a family owned diner that was founded in 1937. The original owner’s name was Peach Justice, hince the name. It is a landmark in Myrtle Beach celebrating 89 years!

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SKEETER'S

World Famous Hot Dogs

165 E. Main St. Wytheville, VA 276-228-2611

Skeeter’s was established in 1925. Their chili and coleslaw is house made. Over 9 million Skeeter dogs sold!

County Line Groc. & Grill

2891 Pilot-Riley Rd.Zebulon, NC 919-269-0024

Coumnty Line has a full menu and daily specials but their dogs are a popular menu item that people order.It has a nostalgic country store feel with antiques galore and a friendly staff!

July is National Hot Dog Month! The 19th of July is National Hot Dog Day. We asked for your input for the best Great American Hot Dogs of The South via social media and in the Mar-Apr issue of Behind Barz Mag...and boy did y’all deliver! We wanted to know where to find the best dogs in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

401 N. 1st St. Richmond, VA 804-644-3848

Ray’s specializes in hot dogs and sausages and more! They even have a hot dog, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast!

American Hot Dogs South

Dick's Hot Dog Stand

1500 Nash St. N. Wilson, NC 252-243-6313

Founded by Socrates Dick Gliarmis in 1921 they are famous for their dogs and their chili which is the original chili recipe that Dick created. Number 1 since ‘21

Off Road Diner and Dogs

We were overwhelmed with responses. There are so many Great American Hot Dog joints in the South! We couldn’t list them all here because of space limitations but here are a few and in no particular order.

If they are marked 2X it means this is their second year being nominated! Thanks for participating!

Dairy Hut

2311 N. Ocean Blvd. N. Myrtle Beach, SC 843-663-6939

The Dairy Hut has been delighting tourists and locals since 1972 with their rich, soft serve cones, thick old fashioned shakes, sundaes, snacks, frozen yogurt and their famous hot dogs!

305 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 865-422-8364

Located in the A&W Strip Mall. They have amazing Vienna beef hot dogs just like you would get in Chicago! They also have a food truck available. 100% recommended on Facebook!

Faulklner's Store

8155 Red Oak Blvd. Red Oak, NC 252-937-1777

Family owned and operated. They have red Jesse Jones and jumbo beef dogs.They also serve Hershey’s hand dipped ice cream.They have many other menu items that are prepared daily.

& Grill

Ethel's Old Fashioned

Lunenburg Highway Keysville, VA 434-736-0491

Roadside spot for not only hot dogs but burgers, cheesesteaks, fries, ice cream and milkshakes.

Greg's Cabana Bar

2800 S. Highway 17 Garden City, SC 843-652-4734

Greg’s is a biker favorite during Bike Week! They opened in Feb. of 1994 and serve up not only hot dogs, but surf and turf!

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Franken Dogs

1811 W. Broadway Ave. Maryville, TN 865-238-2222

Only dogs at Franken Dogs and tons of top ping to choose from to build your monster! They have several locations in TN...Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Alcoa. Great place to meet up!

AMERICAN

Livin' The Life

LEGION RIDERS Chapter 265.

JACKSONVILLE, NC

11 April 26

The 4th Annual Be The One Suicide Prevention Ride and 3rd Annual Car Show and Vendor Event. Participants gathered to ride together from Fayetteville to Jacksonville to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention efforts. There are so many to thank for this weekend’s successful event. Not crazy enough to try and name them because they know who they are. We do want to call out the multiple County Sheriff Deputies who escorted over 100 bikes and cages safely from Fayetteville to Selma to Goldsboro to Jacksonville, couldn’t have done it without them. Then the Car Show and Vendor Event in Jacksonville at American Legion Burton-Cowell post 265 a special thanks to National Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Kartunez for their continued support and sponsorship of this event.

This event is a powerful reminder that connection saves lives. By showing up, checking in, and standing together, we can help ensure no one faces their struggles alone.

We thank our veterans and their families for their service, sacrifice, and continued strength, and for reminding us that together, we can make a difference. The success today is 1. Everyone is safe. 2. Everyone involved helped raise just under $5,800.00 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention North Carolina Chapter. Great job everyone!

Great Things Accomplished Because of Great Bikers

RALEIGH, NC

American Legion Riders 116 Tobacco Road HD 28 March 26

Saturday was an incredible day for the American Legion Riders, NC Post 116!

They held their 2nd annual “Rev It Up for Colon Cancer Awareness Ride,” and over 60 riders showed up ready to make a difference.

Even though it was a bit chilly and windy, the turnout was amazing. These folks came together not just for the ride, but to raise both money and important awareness for colon cancer.

The group kicked things off at Tobacco Road HarleyDavidson, made fun stops along the way at Shakey Rays, Garden State Grill, and finished back at Post 116 with a great meal.

By the end of the day, they had blown past last year’s total of $2,800 and raised over $4,000 for the Colon Cancer Coalition. That’s real impact!

This special ride was started last year by Rider Director Chris Stocker, after losing his brother-in-law to colon cancer. Just weeks later, another Rider lost her brother to the same disease. Both men were younger than 50 when they were diagnosed.

That heartbreaking loss is what drives this ride — to spread the message that early screening saves lives.

After the ride, as everyone was talking and sharing, one rider said something that made it all worthwhile to another member.

“I’m going to talk to my doctor. This has been the most impactful conversation I’ve had with anybody tonight.”

That, right there, is exactly why these events matter. One conversation. One decision to get screened. One life that might be saved.

Huge thanks to everyone who rode, volunteered, and supported this cause. Your hearts and horsepower made a real difference.

Women Who Live Life Behind Barz

Are you a biker friendly business?

If not, you should be! The motorcycle industry is a 25+ billion dollar industry! The average income of a biker is $75k+ annually! Women are more than 1/3 of the motorcycle market! Average age is 40-65. Bikers spend over 3 billion annually on charities!

Get Behind Barz Mag distributed to your business and we will let bikers know you carry it and are biker friendly! All you have to do is ask! Call us and we will let you know how. 252-314-8589

Do you care about your business? If you do, and want to advertise in a respected and professional magazine, give us a call. We are the only full color, glossy biker publication in VA., N.C. & S.C. combined. We were the first free biker mag with an E-Magazine! We have more online social websites than anyone else to offer you the optimum advertising possibilities ~ Print Mag, Virtual Mag and many other social media outlets! All at your disposal for one price when you advertise with us! You have one option when advertising with Behind Barz Mag ~ FULL COLOR! We do not do black & white, we do not do newsprint, we do not charge for web advertising!

We care about your business... do you?

George Shaver rode down to Flordia recently and passed out some copies of Behind Barz Mag at Bert’s Barracuda HD and at Orange County Chopper Museum and restaurant. Thanks George!

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FRIENDLY BUSINESSES

nc Support Our Troops

Ayden, NC

Photos below: Supporting our troops with smiles all around!

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

2Cents from 2Timer...

Hello my happy riders!!!

The weather has got me rolling up my sleeves up one minute, then rolling them back down. I was riding the other day to get my plates updated and the weather was absolutely perfection. It made the whole experience that day wonderful. I just cruised with zero ambition to do nothing else. I twisted the wick just enough to make the limit and sat on it. The whole ride was just bliss, if you know what I mean. That’s when it hits me. I’m so caught up with family, sometimes I forget how cool it is to be an ol’ Biker man. To walk out to the shed. Clean the pollen off and fire it up. I love to just let it idle. I usually do that if it’s been a week or so since she’s been awakened. I let it run and let her wake up soft and easy. She’s been a sleep for a week, she might be a little cranky, Ha!

I’m getting ready to drop some cash on her, though. Tires and oil change. Maybe I can knock out the switch. Either way, I’m ‘bout to get her really ready.

Being a Biker does get you noticed. Like it or not we do stand out from the crowd. While others wear the latest trends, we tend to hold still to the ol’ black and blue. Harley shirt and some jeans. Black boots and maybe a wallet chain. We see each other from a mile away. The reason I’m saying this is I caught myself saying something I’d thought I’d never say. I was asked would I seriously recommend for a teenager to ride a motorcycle. At first, ...remember, I just came off the high way. Being highway 40. A traffic full of mentally handicapped people that were driving 80+ miles an hour with a phone glued to their complete attention. Heart is racing and I’m burning one down...oops and said...Nooooo... My mind still coming down from the adrenaline high I had from battling lanes on the highway with zombies.

But...I caught myself. I was a teen on a motorcycle. I started early, but I was in the country. A few hardly ever used roads around the house. I taught myself to ride. There were no phones, but that didn’t mean that the dangers were not there...oh no.

No phones in a cage dwellers lap back then but it was because the phone replaced the beer can. Oh yea. 1990’s the old Chevy hard body from the 1980’s had unforgiving chrome bumpers and an operator with a belly of cold beer, with a cigarette in one hand and one hand on the wheel. One eye shut and the other one focused on the center line. Yelp, that’s what phones replaced, the beer can. So, we didn’t have a Facebook distraction, nope...We got T-boned by Bubba, 7 beers deep and to soon be sitting there talking to the Trooper, saying... Dam’n...I didn’t even see him...hic up.

Yeah, at first my mind was coming off a crazy highway. I was thinking how crazy it was and then someone asked, What do you think of teenagers on Motorcycles? I said, No...But yeah. I started young. I got my scars. I’ve had the beautiful buffing marks of an old paved back road. I’ve had moments, I could have pinched the small size piece of vinyl from my motorcycle seat with my very own butt hooo leee hoooooo. Yelp, I’ve been that scared. Ha ha ha! I see green light, the cage dweller, well...they seem to see opportunity. When you see it unfold for the first time. I almost needed to go home and change.

Now I’m 50. It’s nothing new. You see morons all the time about to do some stupid shit. You just make the choice in your head. Do I gas it? Or Do I stop? Really that simple. But for a newbie. You’ll grab some Rose Mary’s and holy Jesus’s or what ever you support lol! You’ll rethink it all, hahaha trust that.

It goes back to what my Grandpa said, Never loose respect for a motorcycle, or it will make you.

It’s true.

I guess it’s the individual. You got to have a mind set. Like today I’m going to ride and ask God to place his hands around me. I’m going to ask God to protect me, for I will not fear. Amen and roll baby!!

Well guys, that’s all I got right now. Look it’s about to be that time where the 2 or 3 wheels are spinning. Look around. Stop! Look twice or hell just one more look! Save a biker!

Love ya! 2Timer

Men Who Live Life Behind Barz

the good news!

Rodger Duvall ~ Jesus Freak

You’ll never know when this could happen to you, and when it does, you’re just going to have to be okay with it. You see I lost my riding passenger today. For the past two seasons I would wait for this request from them, ”I’d like a ride today” I would always be at the ready for that request, for me it meant that we were on the same page for wind therapy. Like my bike, I was always ready for Behind Barz in the wind. To have their company that close to me to enjoy the ride, perfect weather, road and no words communicated, just shared thoughts of possessing freedom in the wind. Same mindset, but different thoughts to ponder to release frustrations, concerns and situations that had been jammed up. And as the twists and turns maneuvered us our minds would maneuver to be free. Free from the confusion to purpose to resolve to be lost from everything the world finds us thinking. Before we’d know it, it was time to turn around and head back, and this meant everything had been worked out in our minds, your heart, Spirit and Soul. All of us have a mind and soul and a mind, our Spirits are shaped by experiences our heart is shaped by that those also. Riding with my passenger was a connection that I always treasured. But I have lost my passenger today, she put trust to me to command the barz to steer, clutch to shift, throttle and brake to ride free and safe.

I had been riding alone for a while, I do not have my passenger anymore, at times I would ponder the thoughts’ of not having them. Now I have lost them, and I’ve come to realize I must give up my will to a much greater will them, what God has purposed for them I have to accept. Our will, minds, heart, spirit, soul were created and purposed way before we are even born. God knew us before we even know ourselves, He knew I would lose my riding passenger, it’s bittersweet, I miss them because of my love for them, but I know they are in a better place. I have to turn sorrow into joy knowing they are much happier, she truly is free. My joy with them as my passenger I treasure, so I have to let them go. Don’t be sad for me ok, they are still with me, just not as close, their Spirit is near, just not as my passenger.

You see, SHE, bought her own bike! And isn’t that what we are supposed to do? I’ve done my job, introduced them to freedom, to riding free with her knees in the breeze. God’s word says one plants, one waters but it is God who gives the increase, we are planters and know we get the joy of seeing them free, watching them now smile helmet strap to helmet strap on their way to following the One who is the way truth and life behind their own barz of this life’s highway to heaven.

Ride on Donna! Live to Ride and Ride to Live!

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. Below are Bob and Joey!

Bob Bryant

Scotland Neck, NC

“You can knock me down and watch me bleed, but you can’t keep no chains on me” Kid Rock

SMOKED STEAKS

Steak of choice.

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEATLOAF

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped small

1/2 cup of whole milk

1/2 cup mushrooms chopped (optional)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup bread crumbs (regular, Italian style or panko)

1 large egg

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

8-10 slices of mozzarella OR provolone cheese

Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Sautee the diced onion & bell peppers in a medium skillet with oil until tender and soft. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked peppers and onions, meat, and milk. Work using your hands until the mixture is completely combined. Use a pam spray or butter or oil to lightly grease a loaf pan. Place half of the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Top the mixture with 4 slices of your desired cheese. Add the rest of the meat mixture over the cheese but make sure to set aside the last 4 slices of cheese. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and top the meatloaf with the left over cheese. Sprinkle with parsley and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Take the meatloaf out of the oven and allow it to sit for a few. Serve and enjoy!

Dales Seasoning Sauce 4-5 Tbsp to taste. Place in ziplock bag and marinate 30-40 mins at room temperature. Preheat grill 275* for 15 minutes. Remove steaks from marinade and rub with Bullshit steak rub (or rub of your choice) on both sides. Well done 15 minutes flip 15 minutes flip 15 minutes. Medium rare - 15 minutes flip 15 minutes. Rare 7 minutes flip 7 minutes. Enjoy with your favorite sauce but none is needed.

FRIED CINNAMON ROLLS

1 can of your favorite cinnamon rolls. microwave safe bowl pan of oil for deep frying

Heat oil to about 355*

Seperate cinnamon rolls, unroll them. Cut in halves. Form into rings. Once oil is hot deep fry until golden brown. Empty icing into microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds. Once melted, spoon over fried cinnamon rolls. Enjoy warm!

Joey Eason

Louisburg, NC

“Age is just a number...

is forever”

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.

MAY

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STATESVILLE, NC

Bike Days @ Tilley HD 1226 Morland Dr. Tilley Harley-Davidson presents BIKE DAYS in partnership with Twisted Covenant MSC. 11am-3pm. Biker Games, Slow Race, Two Up and more. Live music by iswani. Hotdogs & Burgers provided by Twisted Covenant proceeds to benefit Children’s Advocacy. Handel’s Ice Cream. Carolinas Biker Lawyers, Twisted Sips lemonade, vendors, prizes and giveaways. Free beer. Please drink responsibly! www.tilleyhd.com

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ROCKY MOUNT, NC

3rd Annual Chris Driver Memorial Foundation Ride Flying Iron HD 928 N. Winstead Ave. Reg 9:30am. KSU 11am. Hot Dogs available after the ride. Police and Sheriff escorted ride. Door prizes, live entertainment, food trucks. More info: Ron Driver officerchrisbatmandriver@gmail.com

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STATESVILLE, NC

Alt/Shift @ Tilley HD 1226 Morland Dr. Get your motors runnin’.... and come out to Tilley Harley Davison to check out some sick bikes and great music. Alt/Shift will be playing your favorite alternative rock songs from 90-2000s. Starts at 11am. More info: 704-872-3883

9 MIDDLESEX, NC

Benefit Ride

Samaria Baptist Church 3752 Samaria Church Lane. 10AM coffee, donuts, item collection. 10:30 leave for Your Choice Resource Center in Rocky Mount. Asking for onesies, diapers, wash cloths, blankets, baby shampoo, baby lotion, crib sheets, socks, new outfits NB-18 mon., pacifiers, cribs, swings, strollers, baby carriers, cotton swabs, etc. Cash donations also excepted.

9 SHALLOTTE, NC

6th Anniversary SOHO Poker Chip Run

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Silver Coast Chapter

Sanctioned Event @ Planet Fun & Starz Grille 349 Whiteville Rd. Reg 10am-12pm. $25 rider. $10 passenger $5 extra hand. 50/50 drawing, raffle, best & worst hand. Info: CVMA15-13.com

MAY

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Spring Rally Kick-Off Party

Boathouse 201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd. 4pm-8pm. FREE food. Happy hour drink specials. Live band. FREE rally giveaways and H-D door prizes. A great time! This event is 100% free to all riders and is just the first of many we have coming up this week, so come jump-start this rally with Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson and The Harley Shop at the Beach!

843-663-5555 harleyshopatthebeach.com

843-369-5555 myrtlebeachharley.com

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N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Taco Tuesday Grumpy Monk

Grumpy Monk 1409 N. Kings Hwy. 12pm - 3pm. FREE tacos with all the fixins, chips, and queso. $4 margarita special. Live band. FREE rally giveaways and H-D door prizes. And remember, this Grumpy Monk location is just a couple short miles away from The Harley Shop at the Beach, where we have the LARGEST SELECTION OF NEW AND PRE-OWNED HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES IN THE CAROLINAS! We’ll be handing out vouchers to everyone, valid for FREE dessert and a FREE exclusive giveaway item at the dealership after the event! 843-663-5555 harleyshopatthebeach. com

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BRACEY, VA

Southside Bikefest 2026 4417 Highway 903

New name...new location! Live music, vendors, food trucks, poker run, bike show & contest! Benefitting local cancer associations and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More info: ssbikefest26@gmail.com or call/text: 434-917-5863

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Crumpy’s Biker Breakfast Round - 1

The Harley Shop At The Beach 4002 N. Kings Hwy. 9am - 11am. FREE breakfast courtesy of Eggs Up Grill! You can expect their usual buffet of Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits and gravy, Loaded homefries, Orange juice and Coffee. We will also have door prizes! Come mingle with our dealership staff, start your day with a full belly, grab some FREE rally giveaways, and enjoy everything the 2026 Cruisin’ the Coast Spring Rally has to offer! 843-663-5555 harleyshopatthebeach.com

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MURRELLS INLET, SC

Spring Rally Bike Night

Tuna Shak 4123 US-17-BR

5pm - 8pm. Live band. Happy hour food and drink specials. FREE rally giveaways and H-D door prizes. Lots of fun! 843-369-5555 myrtlebeachharley.com

Eventz Behind Barz

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Crumpy’s Biker Breakfast Round - 2

The Harley Shop At The Beach 4002 N. Kings Hwy. 9am - 11am. FREE breakfast courtesy of Eggs Up Grill! You can expect their usual buffet of Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits and gravy, Loaded homefries, Orange juice and Coffee. We will also have door prizes! Come mingle with our dealership staff, start your day with a full belly, grab some FREE rally giveaways, and enjoy everything the 2026 Cruisin’ the Coast Spring Rally has to offer! 843-663-5555 harleyshopatthebeach.com

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ASHLAND, VA

Battle of The Bands With A Twist Richmond HD 12200 Harley Club Dr. 12pm-6pm. Benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. More info: 804-752-2800

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MOUNT AIRY, NC

Chariots of Fire Ride In & Cruise In Granite City Church 840 Fowler Rd. 12pm check in. 1pm event starts. 1st Place trophy for Best In Show. People’s Choice for bikes and cars. 50/50 raffle. Born Again BBQ. 2 bands. Free entry!

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MURRELLS INLET, SC

Scenic Rally Ride

Tuna Shak 4123 US-17-BR

As usual, we’re going out with a bang and ending the 2026 Crusin’ the Coast Spring Rally on a high note with our Scenic Rally Ride! Take in all of the beauty the Grand Strand has to offer on this gorgeous, two-hour ride, all for a great cause!

REGISTRATION: TUNA SHAK 10am - 12pm. $15 per rider & $5 per passenger with all proceeds going to our local CVMA chapter. FREE breakfast, while supplies last. FREE event t-shirt for the first 200 riders. 50/50 raffle ticket sales. KSU 12pm. Take a twohour scenic ride led by CVMA AFTER PARTY: LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL AT BAREFOOT LANDING 2pm - 5pm. FREE food. Live band. 50/50 raffle ticket sales continue. FREE Rally giveaways & H-D door prizes! This unique ride is the perfect way to end your week here in Myrtle Beach, so come on out and spend a fun Saturday with us! 843-369-5555 myrtlebeachharley.com

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CONCORD, NC

Sambuco’s Lunch Lap

Sambuco Barber Company 10070 Edison Square Dr. 101-E Tilley Harley-Davidson presents BIKE DAYS in partnership with Sambuco’s Lunch Laps are about good people, good food, good rides and doing it right - riding smart and keeping everyone safe! Gather at Sambuco’s at 11am - KSU 11:30. Ride to Tilley H-D Statesville in partnership with Foundation Moto, OTR and Murto Made Distillery. Latin Stop food truck, Live Music, Vendors, Games, Gifts & more...LET’S RIDE! www.tilleyhd.com

MAY

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BAILEY, NC

Ghost Riders MC Eastern District Spring Nationals 7462 Southern Nash High Rd.

Live music, games, food, brotherhood. No BYOB! No pets! No kids! MC by invite only! Gates open at noon. For more info: Five-O 252-218-8128 or Diesel 252-373-0677

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STATESVILLE, NC

Memorial Day Mayhem @ Tilley HD 1226 Morland Dr. Start the morning off with a ride to Blue Collar Cycle Co. Salisbury Kick Stands Up at 10am. Free Raffles, Door Prizes, and Giveaways. 12pm Ride back to Tilley H-D.

1pm-4pm Live Music by Dying to Live, Bikini Bike Wash, Old Armor Beer co. “B’s Grill” - Handel’s Ice Cream, Vendors, Blood Drive & more! Lets Ride! www.tilleyhd.com See ad on page 7

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JOHNSON CITY, TN

Rolling Thunder TN4 Ride For Freedom Freedom Hall 1310 Pactolis Rd. Reg 12pm. $20 per bike includes admission to TN Hills. KSU 1pm. going to Tennessee Hills Distillary 90 Tennessee Hills Way in Bristol. $10 cover at the door. From The Edge Band at 3pm. Proceeds benefit local vets. More info: rolingthundertn4@gmail.com

JUNE

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PETROS, TN

Brent Cobb & The Fixin’s: Ain’t Rockin In A While Tour Brushy Mountain State Pen 9182 Hwy 116.

History meets outlaw country. Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary sets the stage for a night with Brent Cobb + The Band of Heathens. Brent Cobb is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and one of the country’s most respected voices. He returns to his roots with Ain’t Rocked in a While, blending timeless country with the classic rock that shaped him. Known for his electric live shows and cuts with artists like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Stapleton, Cobb brings a set built for the stage.

Joining him will be The Band of Heathens, a band that’s two decades deep and still ahead of the curve. With their signature mix of country and rock, and songs like “Hurricane” standing the test of time, they continue to do it their way—honest, reflective, and enduring. The night will be opened by a Morgan County local that you may be familiar with, Ethan Lively. Three acts, one historic yard, and a night that’s bound to feel as electric as it is unforgettable. Doors Open: 6PM Show: 7:30PM www.freshtix.com/events/brent-cobb-historic-brushy-mtn Read all about Brushy Mtn. State Pen on pages 22-23 in this issue!

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