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4 Sun City Biker
Readers Rides Pg. 19
Candlelighters Pg. 9
Reach for a Star Pg. 13
Warriors Pg. 7
Cover Photo by: Ricky J. Carrasco Model: Yaneth Garcia
Sun City Biker 5
Taking a
Ride to
Elephant
Butte?
The beneficial rains of July
have helped fill up Elephant
Butte Lake a bit but our cur-
rent drought still has a firm hold.
The latest statistics from the U.S
Army Corps of Engineers show
water levels continue to be very
poor only 4.5% of capacity.
The entire lake and county of
Sierra is still considered to be in
an extreme drought but its very
slowly improving. The last time
the lake was this low, according
to the Corps of Engineers, was
back in the early 60s. My boat-
ing friends say if you want to
take a ride up there and rent a
boat or jet ski, be very careful
where you drive. Its best to stay
in the main channel where the
deeper water is located. Travel-
ing outside the channel could
cost you a lot of repair to the
prop or boat itself. By the way,
you can rent boats or jet skis at
http://www.sportsadventure.us/.
There are discounts for you on-
line as well.
The pictures below were is-
sued courtesy of NASAs Earth
Observatory. It shows Elephant
Butte in 1994 when it was nearly
full compared to images just
taken in July, which shows the
lake in its dismal state.
Hopefully, this upcoming win-
ter will bring a good snowpack
to southern Colorado and north-
ern New Mexico. This is the area
that we get the beneficial run-off
of water when the snow begins
to melt in the spring.
The early peek at the long-
term weather computer models
are now indicating that the mois-
ture supply could be on the in-
crease for next winter.
W e a t h e r 1 0 1
By: Doppler Dave Speelman
Catch 'Doppler' Dave Speelman
on KVIA Channel 7 or online at
www.kvia.com for your most ac-
curate weather reports.
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Elephant Butte in 1994
Elephant Butte in 2013
The 1st Armored Division Riders held their second annual run this
past August to benefit wounded warriors in the El Paso area. Darrell
Mond, chairman of the veteran's association, said that the run raised
about $5000, most of which will go to the Fort Bliss Warrior Transi-
tion Battalion. The battalion serves injured soldiers heal and rehabili-
tate until they are ready to return to active duty or are discharged from
the Army. "They do alot for the soldiers including medical rehab and
also recover mentally. They have counselors there that help the sol-
diers transition from a wartime preparedness to a garrison (non-active
recuperative) environment."
Mond explained that he himself is a veteran of the Army who
served more than 14 years in the 3rd Armored Calvary. Although he
was medically discharged in 1993, it was a more than a decade before
he was diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Mond
recalls a plane crash he was in in 1980 in Korea. "It skidded over a
mile before it stopped. There were 17 fatalities that day." He says he
gets flashbacks and sees the kids and various people who he saw die.
"When I was discharged in 1993, the Army didn't believe in PTSD, so
it was a long time before it was diagnosed then treated. The soldiers
now actually get treatment for it. As soon as it gets recognized, they
are identified and go through counseling."
Continued on next page.
Sun City Biker 7


Photos and story by: Ricky J. Carrasco
8 Sun City Biker
Older veterans can still get treatment through the VA (Veteran's Ad-
ministration) now that they know of the condition and it's secondary
version which affects the soldier's family.
Mond stated that next year, he would like to focus in com-
pletely on El Paso veterans and their families, no matter their age or
service branch. He explained that even when discharged with full ben-
efits, there is a lag between the time the soldier is discharged and the
time they begin receiving benefits, which can range from months to
sometimes even years. He also revealed plans to do community work
with the veteran's homes and the homeless shelters this upcoming win-
ter season. He jokes about his many activities with the 1st ADR,
"When I began my rehab, the VA said I should get a hobby and not just
stay home. Well, this is my hobby!"
Mond would like to thank all the clubs who have made the
benefit run a success, and would especially like to thank CMA and the
Seed of Abraham for helping out in the run and manning stations
throughout the day.
Photos and story by:
Ricky J. Carrasco
It's interesting to see the by-
standers coming in and out of
Providence West - Children's Hos-
pital front entrance when the
semicircular driveway is packed
with chrome and leather, bikes
and bikers, all visiting the young
patients during the Black Widow's
annual Candlelighters run. The
looks range from concern to al-
most fear, as if the hospital was
being invaded. Some people even
walk near, stop, think about it,
think better of it, and finally turn
around and walk away. The kids
the bikers visit, on the other hand,
are all too ready to do a meet and
greet. Their parents even say they
get ready early to go see the big
bad bikers and their steel rides.
This year, the two kids in atten-
dance, Romina and Angel, at
times look like they will be over-
whelmed with all the attention,
with every biker in the place com-
ing up for a handshake, a hug, a
greeting or even a prayer.
The interesting mix of people is
par for the course for the annual
Black Widows Run for the Can-
dlelighters of El Paso. As usual,
registration is at Barnett's and the
second stop is at the hospital's en-
trance driveway. Whichever pa-
tients are able to come down from
the children's oncology ward
come down with family and what-
ever medical devices are needed.
Carlos Valenzuela holds his
daughter's hands the entire time.
Romina was diagnosed with
leukemia in February and has
been there ever since, currently
undergoing chemotherapy treat-
ments. He says that she was ex-
cited that she was going to have
visitors and got ready right away
in the morning. "I know she does-
n't look very emotional, but I can
tell she's happy to see all the bik-
ers, especially the lady riders.
She's fascinated by the girls riding
their own bikes." Romina mostly
chose girls bikes to take pictures
with. Carlos tells me that her
prognosis is good and is looking
forward to going and staying
home soon.
Continued on next page.
Claudia looks after her son, Angel
Rascon, as he greets every biker in
the place. Angel is confined to a
wheelchair because the cancer he
had which started in his brain trav-
elled down to his spine, effec-
tively paralyzing him from the
waist down. After a while of being
asked, Angel finally agreed to take
pictures on one of the bikes. One
of the Cremators and one from El-
ement MC jumped to help Angel
off his wheelchair and unto the
bike. "I can tell Angel is a little
nervous with all the people, but he
looks happy. He's getting better.
From not having any hope at all,
to seeing steady progress is
great!", his mother beamed.
Marcos Arrieta knows and has
benefitted from that kind of
progress. Marcos first attended
this run two years ago as an 18
year old patient. Now in full re-
mission from leukemia and aplas-
tic anemia, Marcos has now
returned to serve as a volunteer to
help with the kids, and serve as an
example of how successful treat-
ment can be. "Now that I'm serv-
ing in this role, the joy is better. It
was an amazing experience for the
bikers to come visit us when I was
here as a patient. I know that peo-
ple misjudge the bikers simply by
the way they look, but you can see
they all have a heart." When asked
how we was doing now, he simply
flashed a big smile and said,
"Good!"
Ana Aburto is a ChildLife Spe-
cialist at Providence. "It's an over-
whelming thing to see. I was told
maybe a hundred bikers would
show up (there were many many
more), but I think that was a low
estimation." We spoke about a
conversation Marcos and I had
about stereotypes and what she
thought about those stererotypes,
the bikers and her patients. "It's
part of our job to teach not only
the patients, but the general public
as well about the conditions of our
patients. As for the stereotypes, I
know we have many nurses who
are bikers. We know (as she
looked over the crowd) that
whether these bikers are hardcore
or simply riding bikes, they're nor-
mal people and they have a heart."
The Black Widows would like to
thank all the riders who came out
to support them, the Candle-
lighters, and the children at the
hospital. As Black Widow Danny
said, they will continue to make
this run bigger and better and
hopefully one day we won't have
to put this ride on when they find
a cure.
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By: David Bear Wren
Sun City Biker 13
Centauros
&
Reach for
a Star
Photos and Story by
Ricky J. Carrasco
Over 300 bikers participated in
the annual Centauros-Socorro
"Reach for a Star" run in August.
The run benefits RFAS which
grants wishes for critically ill
children in El Paso. Debra Ruz,
president of RFAS was ex-
tremely grateful for the turnout,
"It's awesome to see such a wide
variety of MC patches here sup-
porting the kids!"
RFAS is an all-volunteer organi-
zation that runs completely on
donations like what they will re-
ceive from this run. Debra has
said that her most popular re-
quest from kids is iPads, "Since
these kids spend alot of time in
the hospital, the iPads are their
window to the outside world,
their entertainment center."
RFAS has also granted more
elaborate wishes. Recently, one
of her star children realized his
wish when he performed as a DJ
at a local car show. 18 Bivi re-
cently got a visit from Holly-
wood
choreographer/singer/producer
Kevin Ray Orange. Last year,
thanks to RFAS and a local MC,
7 year old Angel was granted his
wish to meet a famous wrestler
and ride a real motorcycle. In
part because of his wish, Angel's
parents believe he was able to
survive another 6 months.
The Centauros run finished at
the Lienzo Charro in far east
Horizon, a Mexican style rodeo
arena where the riders were
treated to food, performances by
mariachis and escarramusas, and
rodeo riders. President Keebler
would like to thank all the riders
who came out in support and all
their sponsors who made the run
possible.
More Picture On Page 19.
Come Together:
Harley-Davidson Works
With Riders To
Re-engineer World's
Most Popular Line Of
Touring Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) unveiled its new lineup of 2014
motorcycle models here last night during the company's Annual
Dealer Meeting. The star of the show is not a single bike rather
eight new bikes under the banner Project RUSHMORE, the outcome
of a new customer-driven product development effort, which Harley-
Davidson implemented to re-engineer the world's best-selling line of
touring motorcycles. The road trip will never be the same.
In the largest scale new model launch in the company's 110-year
history, Project RUSHMORE encompasses eight new motorcycles
that feature improved power and braking performance, enhanced
rider ergonomics, and dramatic styling updates that completely rede-
fine and fundamentally transform the touring motorcyclist's experi-
ence.
"Project RUSHMORE is the first project to reap the benefits of
our product development transformation," said Matt Levatich, Presi-
dent and Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
"We've been one with our riders and dealers for 110 years, and we're
now doing a much, much better job bringing their insights and needs
into great new bikes; and getting the job done 30 percent faster so
they can enjoy it all sooner! The world's best and best selling
touring bike just got a whole lot better because of the inspiration of
our riders and the talent and dedication of our employees.
"The great new Project RUSHMORE content is proof of the new
power of Harley-Davidson product development. And the only true
way to appreciate what Project RUSHMORE delivers is by swinging
your leg over one of these new motorcycles," added Levatich.
BUILT BY RIDERS, FOR RIDERS
Building on the technological foundation that established the com-
pany's clear leadership in the touring motorcycle segment, eight new
2014 Harley-Davidson Touring, Trike and Custom Vehicle Opera-
tions models, including Road King, Street Glide, Street Glide
Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, Tri Glide
Ultra, CVO Ultra Limited and CVO Road King feature innovative
Project RUSHMORE-inspired enhancements in four key areas:
Control: Project RUSHMORE bikes pass faster, stop quicker and
see farther at night, thus inspiring rider confidence. Some models
feature the new Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 while
others get the new High Output Twin Cam 103 powertrain both
with fuel injection. Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS (Anti-Lock
Braking System) is new for all models and the new Daymaker
LED is also standard on some models while others get new Dual
Halogen lighting.
Infotainment: New color-screen Boom! Box infotainment sys-
tems feature the first original-equipment voice recognition and
touchscreen for music, GPS navigation and phone in motorcycling,
with quality audio, Bluetooth connectivity, text-to-speech technol-
ogy, plus support for intercom and CB communications in a single
module.
Feel: Aerodynamics and ergonomics come together to improve
comfort -- from the new Batwing fairing with splitstream venting,
which reduces head buffeting by 20 percent, to best-in-class ride for
passengers with wider and deeper seats and new back and arm rests.
Style: The form and the function of many components are im-
proved a larger Tour-Pak and saddlebags with convenient One-
Touch latches, sleeker fenders, lighter cast aluminum
wheels and intuitive hand control switches.
"COME TOGETHER"
To bring Project RUSHMORE to life, Harley-David-
son created its first-ever global marketing campaign
under the "United by Independents" thematic. A :60
television commercial called "Our Night," that's fueled
by a modern cover of The Beatles' anthem "Come To-
gether" anchors the fully integrated marketing effort.
In true Harley-Davidson fashion, the company
"crowd-sourced" the global music industry to reimag-
ine the iconic song. Dozens of bands shared its vision,
but The Strypes, a young, high-energy rock and blues
band from Ireland, rose to the top. The band will use
the song as its North American debut.
Additionally, Harley-Davidson "crowd-sourced" the
talent for the commercial. Real riders star in the spot
and the commercial closes with a montage of the faces
of Harley-Davidson fans and employees all cast
through social media.
NEW STYLING, CUSTOMIZATION AND ABS
PROFILED IN 2014 LINE-UP
Additional headlines from the 2014 Harley-Davidson
lineup include the restyled Fat Bob model, the avail-
ability of anti-lock brakes on all five 2014 Sportster
models and the continued integration of H-D1 Fac-
tory Customization. The web-based H-D1 Factory Cus-
tomization program allows customers to select
factory-installed options that personalize fit, function
and style to the Sportster 1200 Custom and Street Bob.
All new 2014 models, including Project RUSH-
MORE bikes will be on dealer showroom floors in the
U.S. starting this week. Call a local Harley-Davidson
dealer or visit www.h-d.com/testride to schedule a test
ride today.
Use a
motorcycle
jacket while
driving
By: Solomon Bullock
There is nothing wrong in un-
leashing the daredevil biker
within you, but make sure you
do it with the right protective
gear. Biking can be an experi-
ence of unbridled adrenaline
rush, however, it is foolish to ig-
nore the obvious danger it poses
to the rider's life.
The right protective gear can
prove to be a life saver in many
situations; the right helmet, rid-
ing jacket and boots are must
haves for every motorcyclist.
Start at the top and choose the
right helmet. Don't focus on a
particular brand; try a variety
of helmets and find the one
that fits best. The
ideal helmet
should grip the
top and sides
of your head
as well the
cheeks and
jaw. Helmets
that cover
the entire
face are bet-
ter than the
half-shell
kinds. It is not a
fashion accessory,
so concentrate on
quality and sturdi-
ness rather than the
style and colour.
Every warrior needs his armour;
equip yourself with a protective
riding jacket and pants. Leather
jackets are more than just a fash-
ion statement. They protect
against extreme weather and the
material doesn't 'grab'. Basically,
leather will allow you to slide in
case of an accident rather than
tumble. Thus, it decreases
chances of injuring vital parts of
your anatomy. Dririder jackets
are waterproof and come
with foam protection.
Foam armour
comes in handy
during high im-
pact colli-
sions.
Dririder
jackets are
available for
both men
and women;
the quality
is excellent
and these
jackets im-
press in the
style depart-
ment as well.
Like the head,
your feet are also
highly prone to injury while rid-
ing. Put your best foot forward
with high quality riding boots.
While purchasing motorcycle
boots, check if the sole is stiff as
it prevents the rider from tipping
over. It is also advisable to buy
boots with some heel because
they make it easier to get a hold
on the motorcycle's pegs.
Leather should be the obvious
material of choice. Buy boots
that have extra padding in areas
covering the calf, shin and ankle.
This padding could be the only
thing between you and a severed
foot. The fit is also of utmost im-
portance, the boots shouldn't be
too tight or loose. There should
be room for circulation, so look
for boots with some ventilation.
Riding boots made of water
proof material will allow a much
more comfortable riding experi-
ence.
Don't forget to protect your
hands, sheath them in good qual-
ity leather gloves. Water resistant
gloves that cover the entire hand
are a smart pick. Try out the
gloves as it is essential that they
be comfortable. You do not want
itchy fingers while hurtling down
a highway on breakneck speed.
The type of gear you purchase
depends heavily on the weather,
terrain and distance. If you are
simply riding the bike to the
store downtown, you don't need
a full-fledged riding suit. Don't
go for the overkill but always be
equipped with the basics. What-
ever the movies may say, 'living
on the edge' is definitely not
worth the broken bones.
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