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Clyde Beal is shown with his recently restored 1951 Harley Davidson Tele-Glide. Due to its original low price back in 1951, coupled with the low operational costs, the Tele-Glide was a very popular choice of cheap transportation. This was especially true for farmers, paper boys and beginners just learning to ride motor bikes. The bike is repainted back to the original colors of black frame with blue trim.

Photo courtesy of Shirley Sansom

Shirley Sansom started riding several years ago in California. After raising her children, her husband bought Sansom at 2005 Yamaha Silverado on her son’s 18th birthday. She had the cycle custom painted with pink and purple flaming hearts. The bumper reads "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" and the license plate reads "GRLTOY.” Sansom enjoys riding whenever possible and recently rode more than 500 miles on the Freedom Rally Ride. She has also joined the Rally for Autism and Make-A-Wish Foundation Ride in the past. This fall she will ride for fallen soldiers. “(Riders) are all about the freedom that we can express and enjoy the beautiful county that we live in,” she said.

Photo courtesy Lori J. Mills "I love my motorcycle because it gives me a sense of freedom like nothing else can, plus the fact that it's so cheap on gas doesn't hurt matters, and my motorcycle makes the drive to work more fun too! This 2008 Ninja has been one of the best purchases that I have ever made." -- Lori J. Mills

Photo courtesy Lori J. Mills Stan Morgan on his CBR600RR motorcycle.

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C.T. Carroll poses with a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard.

Sandy Pyle tries her brother's BRP SpYder. It's much safer to ride and fast (always within legal limits, of course).

Photo courtesy of Shirley Sansom

Shirley Sansom started riding several years ago in California. After raising her children, her husband bought Sansom at 2005 Yamaha Silverado on her son’s 18th birthday. She had the cycle custom painted with pink and purple flaming hearts. The bumper reads "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" and the license plate reads "GRLTOY.” Sansom enjoys riding whenever possible and recently rode more than 500 miles on the Freedom Rally Ride. She has also joined the Rally for Autism and Make-A-Wish Foundation Ride in the past. This fall she will ride for fallen soldiers. “(Riders) are all about the freedom that we can express and enjoy the beautiful county that we live in,” she said.

Photo courtesy of James Terry

James Terry of Milton submitted this photo of his custom-built motorcycle. The motorcycle was built by Terry and his daughters in honor of his brother and father-in-law. His brother was killed by a drunken driver on July 11, 2003. His brother was in the process of building a motorcycle and Terry used parts for this bike. Shortly before the completion of the bike, his father-in-law died. For more information on the story of the bike, go to http://mysite.verizon.net/mydogisbizkit/ .

Photo courtesy of James Terry

James Terry of Milton submitted this photo of his custom-built motorcycle. The motorcycle was built by Terry and his daughters in honor of his brother and father-in-law. His brother was killed by a drunken driver on July 11, 2003. His brother was in the process of building a motorcycle and Terry used parts for this bike. Shortly before the completion of the bike, his father-in-law died. For more information on the story of the bike, go to http://mysite.verizon.net/mydogisbizkit/ .

Photo courtesy of Darrell and Pattie Heaberlin

This 2003 Honda Goldwing belongs to Darrell and Pattie Heaberlin of Ironton. They have two trailers, one is a homemade replica tanker of what Darrell Heaberlin pulls everyday for Marathon. About 10 years ago, he showed his buddy, Scott Mootz, what he'd like to have built and Mootz went to work on it, its a one of a kind. It's been across the United States several times and to British Columbia. They also have a 1998 Harley Davidson Fatboy Anniversary Model for local travel. The other trailer is for pleasure and has just recently made its trip to Key West this summer.

Photo courtesy of Darrell and Pattie Heaberlin

This 2003 Honda Goldwing belongs to Darrell and Pattie Heaberlin of Ironton. They have two trailers, one is a homemade replica tanker of what Darrell Heaberlin pulls everyday for Marathon. About 10 years ago, he showed his buddy, Scott Mootz, what he'd like to have built and Mootz went to work on it, its a one of a kind. It's been across the United States several times and to British Columbia. They also have a 1998 Harley Davidson Fatboy Anniversary Model for local travel. The other trailer is for pleasure and has just recently made its trip to Key West this summer.

Photo courtesy of Beth Cline

Beth Cline submitted this photo of The Brandy.

Photo courtesy of Beth Cline

Beth Cline submitted this photo of The Violet.

Photo courtesy of Arvie Maynard

Arvie Maynard shared this photo of his Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic in front of the locomotive at downtown Huntington Heritage Station. There is a painting of a steam passenger train on the gasoline tank of the bike.

Photo courtesy Diania Belcher Since owning my own bike, it has opened a whole new world for me. I have met a host of wonderful friends. Love the feeling of having the wind blowing in my face and soaking up sun rays. Attended many bike rallies, gone to Myrtle Beach every May and Oct for bike week for years, participated in poker runs to help raise money for special individuals and charities, and almost every night of the week, there is a bike night hosted by businesses throughout the tri-state area. It is great sitting at a red light and a motorist roll down their window and briefly talk to me. It is such a wonderful feeling when a group of us roll into town and have people stop to watch us and give the thumbs up. My hair has gotten three inches shorter from my head swelling from the feeling. It's a wonder I haven't popped my helmet off from my head swelling. More and more women are riding their own. Our little group is called "MaMa's Gone Wild", the women's version of the movie Hog Wild.

Photo courtesy Danny Ramsey I love this old bike because I learned to ride on it when I was 13. I'm 59 now. The years took its toll on the old fellow. Three years ago, Dad gave it to me, and it was treated to a total restoration.

Photo courtesy Debbie Chapman Riggs

River Cities H.O.G. Director Debbie Chapman Riggs begin her riding career 37 years ago when her Dad told her "If you think you can ride my bike - you can" and she's been riding since. Debbie has been a teacher in the Chesapeake School system for 32 years, and her Retro HD Springer aptly bears the license plate BROOM. Her favorite motorcycle quote is "Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."

Photo courtesy Paul S. Riggs

Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Paul S. Riggs, former letter carrier United States Postal Service and a Army Cook for the W.V. Army National Guard, has been riding Harley-Davidsons since 1991 and currently owns three Harleys. Prior to that, he owned several Hondas and an Italian motor scooter, not counting the "trikes" he owned when he was a youngster. He has been a member of the River Cities Harley Owners Group since 1992 and held most of the chapter offices. Besides the fun and enjoyment he gets from riding a motorcycle, there are three rides or motorcycle events that stand out. This picture is probably at the top of his list -- taking his '92 FLHTP (a police electra glide) with side car to MDA (Jerry's Kids) Summer Camp to participate with other chapter members in taking Jerry's Kids for a ride in his side car. Second is the annual motorcycle gathering in Washington, D.C., each year on Memorial Day Weekend called "Rolling Thunder". Whether you ride or not, he encourages everyone to go at least once. No. 3 would have to be "Ride with Cops" (HPD Motorcycle Unit).

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Carmey Davidson shared this picture of the POW/MIA logo on a motorcycle.