In the last few days I’ve had a lot of people ask me if I had put my Harley Davidson away yet. The answer is Yes. It’s always a day I’m not crazy about, but in a weird way, I look forward to “missing” riding my motorcycle for five months or so if that makes any sense.
As per usual, this year saw me riding to station events and to work itself, but the riding I like is the other 40% where I have a destination, or sometimes no destination, and I just ride. Getting out in the open country is really what I look forward to. I hate traffic and I don’t like to stop. The less my feet touch the ground, the happier I am.
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This is what it looked like when I got to the Diamondback around 7 pm. Bikes flooded in all night.
I made it to several dive bars this year. Fenders in Milan, the Hell Saloon (many times), The Manchester pub, Clamdiggers in Monroe, and many more. I’m always looking for places to ride to.
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Yes, I had to ride my Harley downriver to check out the Thirst Parlor. At an appearance I did there over the winter, Steve gave me a tour of the entire building.
A huge Thank You to everyone at the Diamondback for an unreal summer of bike nights. Thank you to every rider that came out and packed the place weekly. It was a highlight of my riding week. Thank you to my friend, Dave Foster at Bad Pigs Customs, who keeps my bike tuned up and running strong!
I loved riding with and was honored to share the road with the veterans from Foundation 14. We need to do that more next year!
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It’s always great to see many of my Foundation 14 friends. An awesome organization doing exceptional things for our vets.
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Fenders Bar in Milan, Michigan. A “5-star dive bar” according to owner, Tony Thompson. Agreed.
It was a fun summer of riding. I can hardly wait to see where my Harley-Davidson takes me next year!
Sam Wooten
The Diamondback parking can hold hundreds of bikes. Get a group and head out on Wednesdays this summer.
Hockey Legend Darren McCarty Greets Motorcycle Enthusiasts At The Diamondback Music Hall
What a night at Diamondback Music Hall in Belleville! Hundreds of motorcycles filled the parking lot as hockey legend Darren McCarty met with fans and promoted the Call Sam Chopper from the Sam Bernstein Law Firm. If you’re unsure what that is, Dave and John at Bad Pig Customs in Hazel Park take a motorcycle and refurbish it for charity. This is season number four, as this year’s bike is an awesome Detroit Lions-themed motorcycle. All the proceeds go to the Volunteers of Michigan to help local veterans.
The Latest Call Sam Chopper Episode Hosted By Darren McCarty
Darren McCarty Meets Hockey Fans At The Diamondback
DMac showed up around 6 pm to meet the hundreds of bikers who showed up on a picture-perfect night for a ride. He took pictures and talked sports with the fans on hand. And he may have made a joke or two at your humble scribes’ expense. LOL
Thank you to all who showed up! Also, thank Mark from Bad Pig Customs for bringing the bike out. Check out some pictures below and some upcoming bike night events.
Coming Up At the Diamondback Music Hall Bike Night
Make plans to join us next week, as the first 50 bikes get tickets to see Faster Pussycat at the Diamondback on August 20th.
On August 21st, it’s Foundation 14 night. The group will be on hand to talk about their group, how they help veterans and mingle with other bikers.
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Darren helped draw numbers for prizes like concert tickets.
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Darren meeting with fans, by the Call Sam Chopper. It was a perfect night for riding!
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No, that wasn't the BBQ smoking, it was the rear tire of a Harley Davidson. This was right by the bikini bike wash location.
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The deck was packed with riders and hockey fans. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up!
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Another big THANK YOU to my friends from Canada who came over. Mike put a group of about 20 guys together to ride to bike night, making it an international bike night!
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Diane and the Call Sam folks did a great job handing out swag, and selling raffle tickets to win the motorcycle. The bike will be given away on November 17th during the Lions game.
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Darren McCarty on the Call Sam Chopper. The guys at Bad Pig Customs have created another awesome motorcycle to be given away.
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The bikini bikewash has been a welcomed sight. Guys, bring your dirty scooters by next week!
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The parking lot at Diamondback is huge. There's more than enough room for you and your group next week!
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I had to get my Darren McCarty hockey card signed. Yes, I'm on the card too. LOL
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
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