May issue of Ride Oklahoma is out

The May issue of Ride Oklahoma Magazine goes in the mailbox on Monday. This month features our most content every in one month. We have stories about observed trials, MotoGP, a great ride destination in Mulhall, plus product reviews, Scooter Corner, a new column about trikes, and the usual columns from Bill Dragoo and James Pratt. You can pick them up at nearly any Oklahoma motorcycle dealer, Barnes & Noble, Hastings, and 7-11 stores. Of course the best way is to get it delivered directly to your doorstep via subscription.

Enjoy. And don't forget, we love reader feedback.

Thunder Run IV

Once again the folks at OKC Thunder Cycles put on an outstanding motorcycle rally and event. This year was the largest yet, with an overflow crowd, lots of vendors, great music and a fun poker run. I always enjoy the vintage bikes.
This year the poker run was much better than last year. I was complaining to Kay that we drove 35 miles per hour down Broadway Extension last year, but the 2008 version should be called the Cannonball Express! Whoever was leading at the front of 5,000+ motorcycles was moving. We ran at least the speed limit all the way down I-35 to the Riverwind Casino. The only negative of the entire event was the line at Riverwind to get your poker hand. Luckily Kay and I were one of the first in line, but as we left the rides were pouring in and the line stretched for over an hour out the door. Hopefully they will make this much better in 2009.

We had a great time and met lots of old friends at the rally. I am normally not much for poker runs but this event is always one of my favorites. It is even better that lots of money was raised for a great charity!

My good friends at the Wind & Fire Motorcycle Club raise money for charity by selling beer and shirts at their tent.



An estimated 5,000 bikes per day filled every available parking location at OKC Thunder Cycles.



My favorite part of the show was the antique motorcycle display.