Isle of Man TT 2010 Goes To Electric Zero MotoCzysz

The annual Isle of Man TT races can certainly be described as electric. Manufacturers and riders view the 37.7 miles of narrow twisting road as a proving ground for engineering and skill.

More than 200 riders and several spectators have lost their lives to this chase to push the performance envelope.


But there is now another electric element to the races. Starting last year, the event introduced a zero-emissions race. At the moment, zero emissions means electric.

Last year’s winner was the British-Indian team Agni, with an average speed of 84 mph and a top speed of 102 mph. With conventional bikes, an average of 100 mph is considered the benchmark of indisputable proficiency. The fastest lap ever recorded by any bike was set this year by John McGuinness at 131.578 mph.

This year an American team brought to the fray a unique machine built from the ground up: MotoCzysz’s E1 PC.


MotoCzysz  (pronunced Moto-sizz) sported proprietary batteries, hand-built by a company that also supplies NASA, and an oil-cooled electric engine. The bike won the zero-emissions race with a lap speed of 96.820 mph and a top speed of 135 mph.


We could well see the zero-emissions race turn in times that rival standard races within a few years. And like all such races, this is a proving ground for the technologies and designs that will eventually make their way to the average consumer.


MotoCzysz holds several patents on this advanced electrical technology, and rumor has it the company is in talks with manufacturers, including Indian automobile giant Bajal.


Truly, the electric motorcycles at the TT races are giving us performances that can be described as, well, electric.


—  Isle of Man TT 2010 by Guy Wheatley, the author of  TEXARKANA GAZETTE.COM - a source for motorcycles and bike riding in Texarkana.


Highlights of the 2009 Isle of Man TT & 2010 Isle of Man TT 


Following the success of the inaugural clean emissions motorcycle race on the Isle of Man in 2009, the Isle of Man Government Department of Tourism and Leisure became the official promoters of Zero TT 2010 on the TT Mountain Course, as part of the 2010 TT Race program.


As well as the usual prize money available to teams and riders, the Isle of Man Government created a £10,000 prize fund for the first TT Zero Race team to record a 100mph lap (160.93kph) around the 37 and 3/4 mile course. This landmark was achieved for the first time by a conventional bike in 1957, when Scotsman Bob McIntyre lapped the TT Course in 22 minutes 24.4 seconds for an overall average of 101.03mph. Rob Barber and Team Agni recorded a fastest lap time of 25 minutes 53.5 seconds (87.434mph) in the 2009 clean emissions race.





TT Zero 2010 - The Zero TT clean emissions race on June 9th was an integral part of this year's Isle of Man Time Trials, with the Isle of Man Government offering a £10,000 prize to the first team to record a 100 mph lap. Isle of Man TT racing was established in 1904.


There was no one to challenge John McGuinness as the HM Plant Honda rider dominated all six laps to take the 2010 Isle of Man TT win, setting a new outright lap record and a new race record.


McGuinness is now a 15-time TT winner, with three 130mph+ laps on his way to victory – including a new outright lap record of 130.442mph on lap two, despite slowing down to pit.


The clean emissions race in 2009 was widely credited with accelerating the development of clean emissions transport and many of the technical innovations that were introduced in the Isle of Man are expected to become an integral part of future mass market transport. The event was conceived with the support and involvement of numerous Departments of the Isle of Man Government as part of the Island’s Freedom to Flourish program.


The 2010 clean emissions race on the Isle of Man was renamed "TT Zero" and has become part of the core TT programme, featuring riders from all race classes. The one lap race was open to clean emission motorcycles at 4:30pm on Wednesday June 9th, following the Royal London 360 Superstock and Supersport Races. Qualifying was on Saturday June 5th and Monday June 7th.


Hon Martyn Quayle, MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, Isle of Man Government, released this statement :“We are delighted that the Isle of Man was the first country to run an electric bike race and the fact that there are now events scheduled around the world is a tribute to the Island’s entrepreneurial, innovative spirit and shows what an achievement it was for the Isle of Man to run the groundbreaking inaugural event. We are now building on this fantastic start by properly integrating the clean emissions class into the race program - this really does send a clear signal that electric motorsport is fast evolving and that the TT Races remain at the forefront of motorcycle sport.”


The next Isle of Man TTs are May 28 to June 10, 2012.

MARK LANKIN - FUNHOUSE TATTOO ARTIST

About 8 years ago, the shop was open on Broadway and Ontario. I was in need of another artist to fill a chair and Mark walked in. When potential artists come looking for work, I usually look at their portfolios and take a day or 2 to decide, unless it's real mediocre stuff or poor stuff, in that case, I shut 'em down right there. But Mark was a whole other story. I said "can you start tomorrow?" Ha!! He agreed. Now, we had another secret weapon in the shop to combat any mediocrity in the city.

Every artist has their own style and some artists, these days, don't. They have someone else's style. This can be seen in the trend of repetitive traditional tattooing. Some artists don't travel outa their comfort zone. Mark doesn't have a comfort zone, he's uncomfortable all the time, that's why he does great work like this!!

If I was to categorize his style, I would say it's a cross between action hero comic books and realism. See these dragons he's doing, that's what dragons look like in real life, for your information. And this is what Heather our shop helper and owner of THE GOODS SCREENING AND APPAREL ON BROADWAY AT KINGSWAY just across from the KINGS GATE MALL looks like when she's on the toilet! Go talk to her, maybe you can buff her flamed helmet and then, she can buff yours... if not, go purchase some of their items, or get some shirts printed.

Maybe you're just like the rest of the world and really enjoy collecting fetus skeletons and want to pay tribute to your collection with a tattoo of one in a test tube! Or maybe you are a girl who likes to drive tanks and destroy sh*t. BAM!!!

If so, Mark will do it.

Maybe you want that portrait of your dalmatian. Y'know, that special photo you took of him before he died from smoking may mean everything to you. At least you got one before he died!! And now, you could remember him FOREVER the way he was when he was happiest...before the tar in his lungs turned into tumors and suffocated him to death.

Whatever it is, realistic, Japanese, bio-mechanical, color, black and grey... come down and talk to Mark. Come down and talk about hobos, government, food, Bart Simpson, the dumpster, the broom...christmas socks.

Laconia 2010: Biker Chicz TV Trailer

The East Coast Biker Chicks (ECBC) filmed at Laconia Motorcycle Week and will continue to film in New England this summer. More than 130 women riders from Maine to Vermont, and the greater Boston area belong to ECBC, said club founder Lucky Belcamino. The 1st episode was shot in Boston and on the road to the 2010 Laconia Motorcycle Rally.

Biker Chicz TV will debut worldwide in the fall of 2010. Produced by Blockhead City Entertainment and created by biker author Edward Winterhalder, "Biker Chicz" is a docu-reality TV series featuring the colorful, entertaining and engaging women who are members of an all-female motorcycle club known as the "East Coast Biker Chicks" (ECBC).

Their 47 second trailer was shot in Metro Boston and on the road to Laconia.

Laconia is known as "The Riding Rally" because everyone rides, every day of the rally, and there are so many wide, curvy mountain roadways.

There are more registered motorcycles per capita in New Hampshire than any other state in the USA and nearby, Loudon is the home of motorcycle racing. There was a lot going on at the 87th Annual Laconia -- the oldest motorcycle rally in the country.

Biker Chicz TV will focus on the positive aspects of the Harley-Davidson biker culture and the everyday lives of the East Coast Biker Chicks, based in Metro Boston. The empowered women riders are from all walks of life: a social worker, a scientist, a stock broker, a mortgage broker, a chiropractor and others who are in many ways average everyday typical American women. The members of the club are bound together by their independence, love of motorcycles and the open road, and the camaraderie and fellowship which the ECBC provides.

In the series, we will see the women at home with their families, at work with their colleagues and socializing at motorcycle events, charity functions and club meetings. They will also be featured on various motorcycle rides around New England and in the communities in which they live.

For details, visit their new website: BikerChiczTV.com

Greatest Biker Radio Interviews

I am listening to some really great interviews on BikerRadioMagazine.com. You can listen to the latest radio show on their site. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed and download some of their best interviews, so that you can listen to them when you're working in the shop or chillin' in the den. The downloads are FREE and high quality... MP3s (so give them a few minutes to download to your media player.)

Here are links to some of their best:

July 9th, 2010


This week on Biker Radio Magazine.... Part II of our interview with Marc Mazerolle as he preps a couple of students for a bike build in Sturgis, Lock Baker of Eastern Fabrications joins us, as does Rick Fairless and Bean're. Biker Radio Magazine for Friday, July 9, 2010.  7_9_10.mp3


June 25th, 2010

This week on Biker Radio Magazine, Kevin Baas talks about teaching kids to build bikes, Dan Lawson of the Dan Lawson Band talks about the Service and playing for well known artists before we knew them, Jeff from Bars4Bikers.com talks about... well, Bars and Jack McIntyre takes pictures of bikes and women. For a living. That's Biker Radio Magazine for June 26,    2010.6_25_10.mp3


June 18th, 2010

This is Biker Radio Magazine for June 18, 2010. This week... Chris Croft, Jeff Starke from the "International Master Bike Builder's Association, Belt Drive Betty and some non-scientific noise testing on motorcycle exhaust systems at bike night. Sorry about the wind noise during that segment but there wasn't much we could do about it. You'll get the idea all the same. 6_18_10.mp3

June 11th, 2010

This week, The Canadian Biker Build Off, The Biker Coffee Company, Cindy Rutherford from Century Cycle in California and Irish Rich all join us as we look at Build Off's, refreshments, Father's Day and just building customs... PLUS a top 10 list! 6_11_10.mp3

Sturgis - 22rd Rat's Hole Bike Show Moves to Buffalo Chip

It’s time for Sturgis and the 22nd Annual Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show.
 

"The Buffalo Chip is the new home of the Rat’s Hole for the next 6 years," said Ted Smith, owner and producer of the world famous bike show. "This will be the largest show in Sturgis and the Best of Show will receive his award on the main stage before Ozzy comes on stage in front of thousands of cheering fans."

Fans from all over the world come out to share good times with Ted & Pam Smith and the Rat's Hole Gang.

"We will also have a Rat’s Hole Bar and you can pre buy a collector mug at 386.454.3496 and receive half price beer all week long at the Buffalo Chip," said Ted.

You can also get your Sturgis Mugs at the Rat's Hole eBAY Store.

The Rat's Hole Bar will be the only place serving draft beer. the mugs are double-insulated and hold draft beer equal to 3 cans... perfect to avoid consession lines at concerts. The mug will be picked up at the Rat's Hole Bar at Buffalo Chip and comes with the first "fill up."

To pre-register a bike in one of 20 Classes, go to ratshole.com.

Ozzy will cap off this year's music at The Buffalo Chip! 

Immediately after the World Famous Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show, Ozzy Osbourne will take the stage to  cap off this year's Biker Music Festival at the Legendary Buffalo Chip.

Ozzy Osbourne, the hipster of dark thoughts and dark music was lead vocalist for the British heavy metal band, Black Sabbath in the '70's before becoming a multi-platinum solo artist.

"The Buffalo Chip is offering more activities, more exhibits and shows than ever before," said Ted, who agreed to bring his big show to the Chip as soon as a large enough paved staging area became available.

The music lineup includes ZZ Top, Kid Rock, Motley Crue, The Doobie Brothers and The Scorpions.

You will also be able to see Michael Lichter’s 10th Annual Motorcycles as Art exhibit, entitled "Eternal Combustion  - 30 in the Wind" that explores the explosion of interest and passion for custom motorcycles. The exhibit features the work of 30 custom builders.

To check out the music lineup and find special deals on camping  for Sturgis Bike Week 2010, visit the buffaochip.com.

2010 Ride To Work Day, Monday

Motorcycle Commuters Unite! Monday is "Ride To Work Day," which is celebrated every year on the 3rd Monday in June.

On Ride to Work Day, there are an estimated 150,000 additional Ride to Work Day commuting motorcycles and 150,000 less commuting car, light truck and SUV’s. This results in an estimated savings of 60,000 gallons of gasoline on Ride To Work Day -- annually this would reduce USA gasoline consumption by 15 million gallons.


NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLES COMMUTING
If you ride your bike to work on Monday, you will be joining 129,141,982 commuters in this country (USA, 2003,) who ride motorcycles to work regularly, according to the US Census Bureau -- 11% of all commuters.

More than 6.5 million motorcycles are registered in the USA and 4.3% of them are used as primary transportation, year-round, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. Totally, almost 15% of all registered bikes are used as primary transportation to work on at least a seasonal basis -- That's a total 932,542 seasonal and year-round motorcycle commuters.

NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLES ON THE ROAD
The most current data from the US Department of Transportation (2003) reported 5.4 million motorcycles in regular use, each traveling an average 1,800 miles per year / 9,539,000,000 total annual miles.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION
The average roadway delay per person in 2001 was 26 hours per year and in 2003 that number had risen to 47 hours per year, an increase of 81%. The average commute time one way is 25 minutes - according to the Texas Transportation Institute.


JOURNEY TIMES
The average United States driver travels 29 miles per day, on average 55 minutes per day - according to the US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Tests comparing car and motorcycle performance on real journeys suggest that traveling by motorcycle can shorten journey times by as much as 33 minutes of every hour for town centre and city travel, and 20 minutes of every hour for travel through a mixture of built-up and non built-up areas. These are facts that are measured by the Motorcycle Industry Association (UK.)

POTENTIAL AGGREGATE BENEFIT
Motorcycles cover 1-2% of the total distance traveled by road, and cars cover 86%. If 2% of car commuters switched to motorcycles or scooters, the current level of motorcycle utility use would effectively double. Motorcycle Industry Association (UK)

This would also result in an annual household savings of more than $7,000 per year, per vehicle when comparing the costs of motorcycle transportation and auto transportation -- $3,665 for vehicle purchases, $1,235 for gas and oil and $2,471 for insurance and misc. US Department of Labor Statistics, 2002 Consumer Expenditure Survey.

PARKING SPACES
3 - 5 motorcycles fit per automobile parking space. RideToWork.Org/

Jesse James Moves To Austin

Monday, June 28th the divorce filed by Sandra Bullock in Austin, Texas became final, ending her 5-year marriage to bike builder, Jesse James.

The divorce has not altered Jesse's plan. He is moving his family to Austin in July, after he finishes taping a special for the History Channel. The move will allow his children to remain close to Sandra, who owns a house in Austin.

This could be good news for the Austin Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally -- Jesse intends to permanently move to Austin.

He will continue to operate West Coast Choppers in Orange County, California but also intends to open a Cisco Burger restaurant in Austin. The announcement was made earlier in June at a child custody hearing in California.

Bullock left the couple's home in Seal Beach, Calif. before the divorce.

There is even speculation that (Jesse's 6-year-old daughter) Sunny's biological mother, Janine Lindemulder will move from LA to Austin.

Bikes & Blues Roll Into Biketoberfest 2010

Great News, Biketoberfest 2010 kicks off with Daytona Blues Festival, Fri. Oct. 8th, Sat. Oct. 9th and Sun. Oct. 10th with VIP and After Parties at City Island and downtown Daytona Beach.

Three Days of National Blues Concerts at Jackie Robinson Ballfield on the water at City Island in downtown Daytona Beach -- with VIP parking for hot rods and hot bikes to kick off Biketoberfest in style with some great Blues!   


 Bikes & Blues Biketoberfest!
  Click above link for details

This event is being produced by Dominic Benecasa, a former New York bike builder in the style of Indian Larry. Many of you may know him from his days of owning bike shops and turning out some of the fastest Harley Sportsters in the industry. His love of bikes and blues is shared by many bike fans.

Dominic has just launched a personal blog to connect with Blues fans and potential sponsors of this event and he is offering discount tickets to groups of 10 at DaytonaBluesFestival.blogspot.com/


The 2010 Annual Daytona Beach Blues Festival will be hosted the weekend before the official start of Biketoberfest with a lineup of the best talent in Blues music from all over the country.

Three-day passes, day passes and special festival room rates can be found at the official website - annualdaytonabluesfestival.com.

Here's a direct message from Dominic Benecasa about Daytona Blues Festival
I started the Daytona Blues Festival as a non-profit organization several months ago to bring great national acts to the Daytona Beach, Florida area into a 3 day weekend festival setting. We are working real hard to make this a great weekend and give everyone who attends a feeling of money well spent for a great time.



We have 14+ acts set for the weekend with the first one starting about 6:00 p.m. on Friday night, that would be acoustic blues great Ben Prestage, followed by Tampa's own Damon Fowler, then Blues music award winner for best song of the year Mike Zito (Pearl River) and finally that Blues Guitar Legend that you remember from the movie The Blues Brothers, Matt"Guitar" Murphy backed the unique and very talented South Florida Band, The Nouveaux Honkies.


Saturday will be a long day for all you blues aficionado's, we are starting at High Noon with the swing/blues sax playing 6th Street Rhythm and Blues Review, followed by the Nouveaux Honkies doing what they do best. Next coming by way of France via Chicago/ South Florida Harmonica extraordinare Nico Wayne Toussaint his band is followed by Daytona's own Homeboy Victor Wainwright and the Wild Roots who have become the boogie piano band from Beale Street. Finally our "double Headliners" Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King, the Texas Bluesmen who will get you rockin' with there new album that's been the most highly downloaded album off of the "net".

And finally that special Lady who really sings the blues all the way from California, cancer survivor Candye Kane, who we absolutely love, her voice will get in your head and just stay there.


We have a VIP after party on Saturday night for VIP ticket holders with a very special performance planned. Sunday begins at noon with Albert Castilgia, replacing Samuel James on the lineup. Followed by Sean Carney's band out of Ohio, Sean started Blues For A Cure. Then little miss Boogaloo from Mississippi, Pinetop Perkins award recipient, Eden Brent, followed by South Florida's own J.P. Soars and the Red Hots. And finally the harp player of harp players all the way from California, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers.


Source: Daytona Blues Festival Blog

BECAUSE WE CAN...

Some of what we do is stuff that most artists in the city won't do. Saying that we do the impossible is close, but if we can do it how can it be impossible? It's skill level that makes it possible! Sometimes, an artist will say "it can't be done that small" and sometimes it's true, there are pieces that can be too small, like some high detailed fonts, but most of the time what these are really saying "I can't do it that small." Professionally, it would be better to tell it like it is to a client because the client will then decide wether to search for an artist who CAN and not have to compromise their original decision on size or settle. Some clients are open minded enough to let an artist "try" or go with it and accept the tattoo in a larger size. John Day's angel (above) took 4 hours... no outlines...just shades of color. No compromising here.

This is Yolanda's cover up... a mediocre under water scene is replaced by a high detailed realistic coral scene.

It boils down to skill level. Some artists will even say "in 10 years the lines will be fuzzy and the details gone"... another excuse. That is something that is impossible to predict! Exposure to sun, their pre disposed aging due to genetics, elasticity of the skin... after care, weight gain, muscle gain... all these things are factors!! But, let's just say, if that were true, that "in 10 years, the detailed, fine line tattoo will look like a turd", then so will the thick bold black lines they prefer to do! May be even worse!!! I don't know which would be worse a faded single needle line which could turn a light grey with shading that will disappear, or a dark bold line which will only get thicker with a grey fuzz around it.

Portraits and realistic work are standards used to measure an artist's general skill by. It takes eye-hand coordination to do these. First a stencil is placed on the skin, marking every subtle shade or wrinkle, the eyelashes, the highlights... and then it's up to the artist to translate the shade or value for that particular area wether it's by mixing the color or thinning down the black ink with water, BY EYE. Some artists excel in "traditional" style tattooing, which today is recognized as trendy, just like the tribal armband of the 90's. It does take some skill to draw a tattoo to match the style of tattooing's early pioneers (skulls with square eyes..), but the technique used to actually tattoo this style of work is rudimentary. Lining with a 7 - 9 needle liner and doing solid color is what most artists learn in their first few months of holding a machine.

This portrait was small, the guy's arm was skinny so he didn't have much room to work with, the face alone was approximately just over an inch wide so imagine the size of the eyes. This is single needle stuff!! The shades making the muscle tones, and facial details wasn't all done in blacks or greys... I won't let the cat out of the bag but any GOOD artist will be able to look at an image and instinctively know what to mix to get there.

Some areas are hard to work on. Just look at the surface of the skin! There are dips and valleys, occasionally there are creases, moles... going from soft areas to hard bony areas!! It's not an easy job... a professional can make it look easy but it can be the most frustrating thing ever.

Some clients have great skin to work on! Even the subtle-est greys show up on them. This portrait was a pleasure to do!! This was freshly done so there is a little redness but you can see on the hat and the collar that Seio's skin was great for portraits. Don't mean to toot our own horn... TOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! But this is what WE CAN do. We are doers. As Wentzle Ruml would say, "I can do it, I'm doin' it." He's the guy 27 seconds in... you must see this movie, even if you don't skate...

SO, after work, do you know what time it is? Hungry?

how bout now?

Work all day... eat in the evening... digest all night... sweat all night digesting meat... wake up, put out a bi- product that looks like the baked beans in the picture.. with a side of what looks like the lemonade in the picture... clean up and do it again.

FIGHT! New print now available!

For those of you who have expressed interest in buying the new Captain America print, It's now available in the sidebar over to your right -------->

Check the pull down menu for various discount options if you would also like to purchase the 2009 Sketchbook, The Captain America #600 print or all three items.


One day I'll get an online store set up properly but for now this will have to do. Also, I should mention that this is for US orders only (another thing I have to work on for the future).

All prints ship priority mail, but I'll only make the trip to the post office about once a week, so don't be alarmed if it doesn't show up right away. Okay, commercial's over. Back to regular posting next time.

Judy Parker - Tattoo Of The Week

Pacific Tattoo Artist, Judy Parker has been creating the most amazing sea life tattoos for more than 30 years in San Diego and at shows across the country. You will be able to see her in action at Sturgis 2010!

She is always on the lookout for quality professionals to work with at her shop and at shows. She is currently seeking contributions from artists for a flash project for the Alliance of Professional Tattooists for 2010. Details on her MySpace-Judy Parker.

Here's what a devoted fan says about her work: My dearly departed brother, Leonard "Ghost" Smith, first introduced me and my wife "Red" to Judy 15 years ago at "Tattoos & Blues" in Santa Rosa, and I am proud to say that I'm a collector of several judy Parker pieces! (including my family crest on my upper arm.)

But it's my wife Red who has become the TRUE artist's canvas for her ....including pieces on her back and arm, but its her legs that are truly amazing! From her knee to the top of her right foot is the most intricate and unique black and grey fairy collage you have ever seen!

Judy's personal faves are on Red's left leg: full color under sea scenes including her lionfish and a beautiful purple seahorse that stretchs over 2ft long from ankle to knee!

All this gorgous skin art has caused Red to get stopped on the street constantly! She is literaly stopped several times a day when she's wearing shorts or a skirt so people can admire and photograph them. They have also won BEST of SHOW awards.

Here's some advise - especialy to you ladies.  You and your tattoo are going to be together for the rest of your life, so don't wander into some generic "Pick it & Stick it" tattoo parlor and point to that same butterfly patern on the wall that literaly a MILLION other people already have on them!

Get yourself an original one of a kind piece of "skin art" that you will be proud to show off forever by world famous artist, Judy Parker, owner/artist at Pacific Tattoo, 3478 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113  Directions & Reviews

Sexy Skins & TigerLily at Laconia 2010

SEXY SKINS is the only vendor ever allowed to set up at Paradise Beach Club for Laconia Motorcycle Week! So, GET READY!

They will be presenting a VERY SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT, June 18th with LILY & The TIGERLILY BAND.

Lily's stage costumes are Sexy Skins leather originals created by Lisa Cantalupo, who has designed for top bike builders and other celebrities. "Our entire line of Sexy Skins products are made in New Hampshire and are not mass produced. We strive for quality. We aim for perfection," said Lisa. - Photo Credits: Endosquid Photography, Mark LaPorta and Bob Bullard.

TIGERLILY is a Wildly Entertaining New England Cover Dance/Rock Band. LILY, Lead Vocals, Guitar-trmbo. JON-PAUL ROYER, Lead Vocals, Bass. JAY TULLIO, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar. AJ VALLEE, Drums.

JAGERMEISTER IS ALWAYS ON BOARD @ THE PARADISE!!

Friday the 18th is full swing JAGER PROMO/MODELS from 3pm-11pm with lots of perfectly chilled herbs and spices and lots of fun give-aways!!!

PARADISE BEACH CLUB - Tigerlily will pack the house Thurs.June 17, Fri. June 18 & Sat. June 19. Music 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Get there early to get in.

Friday Night - Lily will be making almost as many costume changes as Cher, modeling 4 Sexy Skin originals.

Sexy Skins models take the stage at 10:30 p.m. to model more Sexy Skin fashions. "Our entire line of Sexy Skins are made in New Hampshire and are not mass produced. We strive for quality. We aim for perfection," said Lisa Cantalupo, who has designed for top bike builders and other celebrities.

"I started the company because I wanted something different than what was out there in the market for women riders.

"Being an older woman who was feeling so incredibly empowered with the new experience of riding my own motorcycle, I needed something (leather) to wear that was more suitable for my taste and for the stage I was at in my life.

I didn't need clothing to flaunt my sexuality but I still wanted to look sexy. So, I sat at my drafting table with my sketch book and started drawing and created the first few pieces in our line."

 

Need something sexy and special? Lisa will be there with her tape measure!

You can see her originals for both men and women at mysexyskins.com.

You can also contact Lisa at 603-969-6684

Get Ready for Sturgis 2010!

 

The Sturgis 70th Anniversary is almost ready to happen at Broken Spoke Campground - where Cycle Source Magazine and Limpnickie Lot crew of bike builders stay every year.

There's always something going on at the County Line -- Live music, cool pool parties, hot chicks, clean bathrooms, hot showers, killer sunsets and late night dirt track racing.

To entice you even more, this year you can get 10% off your tent, RV or cabin reservations. Just enter the "CycleSource" discount code when booking online at brokenspokecampground.com/reservations

or call toll-free at 877-653-6679 (8-SPOKE-ON-79.)

 Broken Spoke Party $$ - Spoke Bucks

 

For the 1st time, the Broken Spoke Saloon is issuing its own currency – Broken Spoke Bucks – that you can use to buy drinks inside the campground and at the saloon on Lazelle street in downtown Sturgis.

Here's how it works. Book your campground reservation online or on the phone and refer a friend. You will automatically earn Broken Spoke Bucks (issued in $5 denominations) when a friend books a reservation that includes your first and last name in the "How Did You Hear About Us" section.

Click to enlarge flyer. $20 in Broken Spoke Bucks for every Tent Camper that you refer. $30 for RV reservations, $50 for Cabin reservations.

Fantastic Four

As you may have heard yesterday, I'll be following up The Marvels Project by working with Jonathan Hickman on Fantastic Four. You can read various articles and interviews with Jonathan and me at the following links:

Artist STEVE EPTING Talks Cosmic FANTASTIC FOUR & "3"

UPDATE: The FANTASTIC FOUR Become a Terrific Trio in Sep

Jonathan Hickman welcomes artist Steve Epting to FANTASTIC FOUR

HICKMAN AND EPTING'S FANTASTIC "THREE"

And here are the original drawings that were composited together for the teaser images that ran with the announcements and articles. These are my first real drawings of most of these characters as a professional aside from a trading card I did back in the 90s. If I can dig it up I'll post it later.

Church of Choppers - 96 hrs in Wisconsin

Jeff Wright, who owns a bike shop and a biker bar in Iowa just spent 96 hours in Wisconsin at the Dairyland Classic - Wisconsin's Premier Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Event and posted some awesome photographs at Church of Choppers Blog.

Dairyland Classic, Cagefights, Road America AMA Races, rain, cops, booze, locksmiths, and t-shirts.

Goodtimes! Thanks Wisconsin!

 

Sheboyogan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth on Friday, June 4, 2010. 

 

Great photographs, worth checking.