That’s Rachael Ryan flipping with excitement that the USA Cheerleaders, of which she is a pom-pom carrying member, will be at the Thunder Roads West Virginia Bike Show on May 12. West Virginian Leon Ravenscroft has donated this 1200 Sportster to the Cheerleaders, and they’ll be selling raffle tickets for it at our show. Inside the magazine this month, we rebuild the brakes on a bike from the wheels up. Bringing a moving bike to a stop is a complex series of events involving several laws of physics. By the time you’re done reading this article, the mysteries of your bike’s braking system will all be revealed. You’re going to want to use those brakes when you come upon the West Virginia Wildlife Center near French Creek. We visit the center this month to learn about The First Mountaineers. After our visit to the Wildlife Center, we hang a right turn out of the parking lot and head down County Route 11/46. It’s our Hidden Highway for May, and with surprises like the little town of Helvetia along the way, this twisted mountain road is well worth a spin. Need gas? Check out Gas Finder, one of the many smartphone apps the geek biker won’t want to be without. Contributor Raymond Joseph sorts through a bunch of apps, and brings you his favorites in his story “There’s an App for That.” That, and much more is in the May issue of Thunder Roads West Virginia, the only magazine for bikers, by bikers of the Mountain State. Pick up your FREE copy today at any one of our advertisers. For the electronic version click here.

TRWV-TV was the only television show in attendance at the auction in late April for the sale of the 1903 Indian Camelback that was our cover story in February. Our exclusive coverage of this electrifying auction headlines the show this month. But that just the beginning! TRWV-TV also brings you a preview of the spectacular All American Stunters show, which we will be presenting at the May 12 Thunder Roads West Virginia Bike Show. You’re not going to believe what Tony Goodspeed and Chris Conroy can do on their Nightsters. TRWV-TV also takes a stroll through the West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek, and comes face-to-face with the first inhabitants of the Mountain State. Then, we jump on the bike and turn right out of the parking lot at the Wildlife Center for a run down this month’s Hidden Highway.

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