Well, it's about that time for the next major rally - the Myrtle Beach Spring Rally. I've got to tell ya', it's hard to beat Myrtle in May. We've been pounding hard for months to ready ourselves for what is one of the fastest growing rallies in the World. We've got a great array of live bands, and our steadfast team of gorgeous servers has been expanded. I'm talking some of the sweetest, tastiest, smokin'-hot girls the fine state of South Carolina will ever welcome. Kendall & Zach Johnson will be hangin' their hats at the Broken Spoke, too. I'm looking forward to head to head burnout against Zach and myself! Gonna be doin' slow races & weenie bite rodeos daily. We've got the only burn-out pit that elevates the bike over 8 feet in the air so all can witness the carnage from our 6-acre facility.

I've booked some bands that will be playing the Spoke for the first time and anxiously await seeing them live! This will be the second year for us to debut our male pole-dancing. Not exactly sexy, but funny as hell. Lots of hot lady contests, too, such as the silhouette contest, best breasts, orgasm contests, and of course ... a few surprises.

Speaking of surprises... last year, it was the Asphalt - this year, we hope to have a full liquor license! We're real close to getting it at this time; so keep your fingers crossed.

I'm psyched the "Wall of Death" will be back again. I'll get a chance to ride the wall on the go-cart if I'm a good boy. One of these days, I'll advance to the bike. Considering the gas prices, we've got some great vendors coming from all over the country. Also a few custom bike manufacturers like Dream Machines. You just might ride out of the Spoke on a new bike!

Nightly, we'll be running short films on the latest and greatest from S&S Cycle & Baker Drivetrain! This is the half a century mark for S&S this year. Not to mention the 10th year for Baker. I owe my land speed records to them and am a firm believer in their products. That's not a sales pitch - it's a fact.

When in Myrtle Beach, it's mandatory for me to go body surfing daily and invite you to join me. The water temp in Myrtle is perfect in May and the waves are in the hands of the surf gods. By the way, the Broken Spoke is real close to the beach.

I sure hope this has got you in the mood to join us at the Spoke to celebrate one of the oldest ongoing rallies in the world. Without the riders, all of our amenities are meaningless for the bikers that ascend from all over the World that will make the parties in Myrtle unforgettable.

After Myrtle, it's on to Sandusky, Ohio, Laconia, NH and then out to La Cross, WI for one hell of a party to celebrate S&S' 50th. Go to their website and check it out. It's going to take a book to share all the goings-ons and improvements in Sturgis - like the "World's Largest Biker Pool". And at this time, we're in negotiations to do the 105th Anniversary for Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, WI.

'Till next time,

Keep the Shiny Side Up and the Rubber Side Down!

Jay Allen

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With all the things goin' on in my life, one always needs something to look forward to. For me, it was working with my buddy Mark Bradshaw at his bar called the "Hideaway" in Cave Creek Arizona. After spending a week in Sturgis with the weather fluctuating between 20 & 40 degrees while driving a 1946 Husdon pick-up truck WITH NO HEATER!

Arriving in Phoenix in the AM knowing I had a 250-mile drive home only to have time for a quick shower, pack a small bag. Now, here comes the fun and games in my freaky 124" S&S Baker Six Speed FXR and roll up I-10 at neck breaking speed to catch the Brett Michael's concert at West World. My bike ran like a Swiss watch! Arriving with time to spare, it gave me a chance to wind down from my ride and visit with some of the industry. My hats off to Brian Klock for the Bagger windshield he & the crew at Klock Works invented! First & foremost, it actually looks good! Better than that, it could save lives & make the ride more enjoyable by directing the air OVER your head instead the reverse circular wind that blows your hair forward and beards that float upright of ones face. With the many hours of wind-tunnel testing, Brian's windshield actually puts down-force on the front and keeps it from floating at high speeds! What's really cool is why he invented it: "The love of his wife Laura". For those of you that don't know, she is the pilot of the World's Fastest Bagger and at 140+, her front end was all over the place after installing the new Klock Winshield, Laura set another record with a more stable ride at a higher rate of speed! Brian's crew was busier then one arm paper hangers installing his new invention. Maybe after all these kind words, he'll sell me one at dealer cost.

Also talked to Jim Nasi. He said he had just returned from a parent-teacher conference. I thought that was code talk for having gone to a stripper joint but he assured me that he was for real. Having sold two bikes and getting riddled with questions about his Nasi Harley add-ons, Jim seemed very content and confident that our industry has seen the worst of times and the bust is yet to come. Keep your eyes on Jim & Mike Prughs' web site as they are collaborating on an amazing product. Can't say what it is, but I sure want one and so will many of you!

Met the owner of Kount Customs for the fist time. He's a hell of a nice man with a great eye for a bike design. Each bike he manufactures is a one-off custom. Best of all, most of his customs sport a Sugar Bear Front End. I am a major fan of Sugar Bear! An icon, legend, and a heart-felt bad-ass who can ride a long bike coast to coast in record time.

The Vendors all seemed pretty satisfied and Brett Michaels rocked the house.

After the late night cold ride back to Mark's pad, it was hard to sleep in anticipation of our ride in the morning.

It was on our 9th year for the "Broken Spoke Saloon - Hidaway Ride" that I am honored to lead. This year we took the Riders to Eric Herman's Shack in the Hills with a view that extended out for over 100 majestic miles. Great food, good company and a chance to see the digs where Eric's artistic inspiration has elevated him as on of the top motorcycle artists in the World.

After the ride, the party was at Mark's Hideaway Grill. It was slammed with hotties, paint & chrome, some good vendors and just one hell of a good vibe. I MC'd the first ever male pole dancing contest. The winner was a big Hoss who certainly had the ladies purring like kittens. Mark seemed to be worried when I announced the contest, but it was a hit & pants were pissed with these big-bellied bikers humping the pole.

One of the things I do for Mark is bring one of our 18-wheelers and park it outside the Hideaway. With Patron giving away cases of tequila, I had a killer buzz on & wasn't about to mount my trusty FXR, so I crawled in the sleeper of the truck, pulled my leather coat up and slept like a baby. 6AM came quick, with two soldiers from the Hideaway helping me through the FXR in the Rig. I started jammin' gears on my 250-mile trek home to Bisbee. Arizona Bike Week was a good time.