by Holly Marie Tong

Operation Homefront and Walter Reed Medical Center Will Benefit From Custom Made Motorcycle built by Ralph Randolph

A motorcycle enthusiast, television star and an inspiring humanitarian, Lorenzo Lamas built his first chopper in 1979. In 2007 Lorenzo teamed up with successful television producer Chad Greulach who shared the same vision. They then recruited world-class builder Eddie Trotta and later brought Ralph Randall on board as their second master builder. Lorenzo cycles are known to not only be a cycle in a league of their own but also a lifestyle. Lorenzo Lamas Cycles along with “Walk With He-roes” are currently in the midst of working hard for the official “Rumble For the Heartland.” As a result, a custom motorcycle will be won by one lucky person in a drawing to benefit “Operation Homefront” and Wal-ter Reed Medical Center. Through this special event, America’s military families and our wounded warriors will be supported. This special motorcycle was appro-priately built by Mesa-AZ builder, former US Marine and captain with US Airways, Ralph Randolph for the 71st Sturgis motorcycle Rally. This FXR-inspired Lorenzo Lamas Cycle Patriot boasts an S & S 124” twin-cam motor, fight dirty 2-into-1 exhaust, HD 6 speed transmission, and avon tires. All proceeds from the auction will go directly toward Operation Home-front’s emergency financial assistance for military families, transitional housing for recovering wounded-warrior families and other support and morale programs.

Lorenzo Lamas and Chad Greulach graciously took time from their busy schedules to talk with me about this charitable ride, Operation Homefront, their involvement with Walk With Heroes and the Walter Reed Medical Center. Lorenzo said: “We’re really excited to give back to the men and women that sacrifice everything that is near and dear to us. This is just a small token of our appreciation and pales in comparison to the sacrifice that these men and women make when they sign the dotted line to give to our country.” Chad says they are always looking to help and that touring the Walter Reed Medical Center influenced him in such a way that from that day forward he wanted to help support the troops, their passion, their commitment, and their freeing of other nations from oppressive dictatorships. He continued by saying “Though their service resulted in a life changing accident, I never once heard from any individual that they were sorry that they served, nor did I ever hear them blame the government. I heard an unwaivering commitment.” Lorenzo continued by saying “I have a tremendous amount of respect for these individuals. Never have I met an athlete, a big star or a single individual that impressed me as much as these men and women. We want to help by putting these families up, paying for expenses and helping cope with changes. Our concern as a company and our desire is that we can send them a check that will somehow go into that and help the family or one individual with whatever amount we can raise it would make me feel really good.”

The tour which began in Sturgis (Devil’s Tower) on August 9 has already featured Toby Keith and Poison as entertainment. On September 2nd a stop was made right here in middle Tennessee. The staging area was Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville, TN and the termination point was the Woods at Fontanel for a total of 80 miles. Big and Rich along with Gretchen Wilson were the featured entertainment supporting active duty and vets on a ride to honor the 101st Airborne Division. Participants should know that 100% of profit has went to benefit Operation Homefront and the newly-formed Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The official Rumble for the Heartland motorcycle will be raffled to one lucky supporter during Daytona Bike Week 2012 on March 17th. Tickets are $100 each. To make a donation and or to purchase tickets go to:

WWW.LORENZOCYCLES.COM