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Newsletter...Bakersfield Thunder Run edition!

There’s no disputing the fact that Bakersfield & Tehachapi love bikes.

At Chuy’s or Amigo’s, you’re bound to run into a group of locals who need that escape from the daily grind - be it the office desk, oil field, or school books. Today’s biker has come a long way since the days of “Easy Rider,” or even “The Wild One.”

There’s a biker club for everyone - be it born again, fallen angel, or just hangin’ out. The roar of a Harley coming down your street demands attention, even causing rage among the overly sensitive. Be cool - there’s room for everyone on these streets of Bakersfield.

It was only a matter of time before Bako bikers would be given a place to congregate in one place over one loud, rowdy weekend - The Bakersfield Thunder Run!

Inside you’ll find everything you need to find your way around the grounds of the fest, so keep this issue handy. You don’t want to miss the burnout contest, fashion show, and of course, the bikini contest.

You’ll also meet Japan’s answer to James Dean - “Chica” - on the cover. If you haven’t seen his bikes yet, you’ll easily become one of the thousands of locals who follow his designs closely.

We’re still recovering from the Rockin’ Roots Fest around here, but we got photos up the wazoo! Millionaires almost caused one stage to collapse during their performance of “Alcohol” with about 100 jumping fans who took over the stage. Photographer Joseph Gomez was in the heat of it all and he loved it.

When you think bikers, you can’t deny the image of the leather-clad “outlaw” biker - I’m talking serious moustache and all. Paying homage to the original singing leatherman, Glenn Hughes of the Village People, is writer Greg Goodsell.

Bakotopia is also remembering a lost friend and colleague, writer Chris Page who died suddenly this past May. News of his death shocked the community, but the good memories will live on forever.

I want to send a shout out to all the hard-working dads out there. Take the day off, fall asleep on the couch, or better yet - head out to the Thunder Run!

Happy Father’s Day! Peace to Bo Diddley and Chris Page....RIP

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 30 IS HERE!
2008 BAKERSFIELD THUNDER RUN SOUVENIR PROGRAM!
YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 4TH ANNUAL, 2-DAY BIKE-O-RAMA!
HAPPENING AT KC FAIRGROUNDS ON JUNE 14TH-15TH, 2008!
(CLICK ON COVER AND FIND A RACK WITH OUR NEW MAP!)

WELCOME TO THE RUMBLE
YOUR GUIDE TO THE 4TH ANNUAL THUNDER RUN! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
EVENT TIMES, MAP, LINKS, WHO'S GONNA BE THERE!

ENTER TO WIN TIX TO THE THUNDER RUN! LAST CHANCE!

COVER STORY - CHICA: FROM OSAKA TO THE OC!

BAKERSFIELD BIKER FLICKS - FILMED IN OUR CITY!

REMEMBERING THE VILLAGE PEOPLE'S BIKER MAN - GLENN HUGHES!

GAMIN WITH GIL - VIDEO GAME NEWS!

THE 99 CENT SHOW - BAKO'S INDIE CABLE HIT!

JASON ALVIDREZ' CANON OF TOP 10 AVANT-GARDE FLICKS!

REMEMBERING BAKERSFIELD'S CHRIS PAGE...

WAR LIVE IN KEENE! 6/14/08! CO-SPONSORED BY BAKOTOPIA!

ROCKY HORROR ZOMBIE SHOW AT EMPTY SPACE 6/13-14/08!

WHAT'S UP WITH THE KERN COUNTY FAIR ENTERTAINMENT?

RESTAURANT REVIEW: STEAK & HOAGIE - A LOCAL GEM!

FAN REVIEW: THE ADICTS & MORE AT THE DOME - 5/24/08!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
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Peace,

Matt