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Lumber [hopper Online poll results from Issue 50 What was the single most memorable racing moment of 2004? Valentino Rossi winning the opening race of the MotoGP season in his Yamaha debut at Welkom, South Africa. 1349 (31.76%) Ricky Carmichael taking the second moto win at Glen Helen to complete Loris Capirossi taking out all of the Americans at the Japanese MotoGP race, including John Hopkins, Colin Edwards, Nicky Hayden and Kenny Roberts Jr. 99 (2.33%) another perfect motocross season. 1080 (25.42%) Jeff Ward's tenacious ride at the Red Miguel Duhamel's come·from-behind victory at Infineon Raceway, where he the win and the championship over overcame a 2 1/2-second deficit on the last lap to beat Jake Zemke. 108 (2.54%) Mike laRocco's victory in his hometown supercross in Indianapolis in March. 600 (14.12%) Ben Bostrom's win at the X Games Supermoto event after crashing out of the lead and then running down and passing Eddy Seel on the final lap. 152 (3.58%) Relatively unknown Henry Wiles' deci- mation of the field at the Peoria TT. 71 (1.67%) The Anthony Fania Jr. and Aaron Yates smackdown incident at the Daytona 200. 210 (4.94%) Bull Superrnoto A-Go-Go final to take 'urgen Kunze!' 128 (3.01%) '.R. Schnabel pulling off a last-comer pass on Chris Carr to win the Springfield Short Track. 64 (1.51%) Jeremy McGrath's victory over Matt Buyten at the Moto-X Step-Up competition at the X Games after 4S minutes of raising the bar. 258 (6.07%) Chad Reed and Kevin Windham's sea· son~long duel in Supercross en route to Reed taking the championship with 10 victories. 129 (3.04%) Total Replies: 4248 Metropolitan Choppers recently delivered a customized theme chopper to 84 Lumber. the nation's number-one privately held supplier of building materials to professional contractors. Maggie Hardy Magerko, president of 84 Lumber, purchased the bike as a gift to honor her father and founder of 84 lumber. Joe Hardy. Ms. Magerko Ieamed about Metropolitan Choppers and its highly customized bikes through 84 Lumber's involvement with the PGA tour and through its sponsorship of PGA Tour pro John Daly. whose own customized chopper was unveiled to him in October. As with all of Metropolitan Choppers' customized bikes, the 84 Lumber Bike is a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creation reflecting the passions and personality of the bike's owner. "We were inspired by visits to the local 84 Lumber in Frederick, MaJYIand. and set out to design a bike that reflects the 'bare bones: working man's construction supply house in every detail. from the look of the brushed metlll frame, nail handlebars, tool belt seat. drillbit shifter linkage. the plumbing pipe exhaust and the crowbar kickstand," said Rick Hill. president of Metropolitlln Choppers. Other tool and lumber design details include the brushed-aluminum shop light headlight housing, hammer wheels, shovel head scoop and masonry trowel mirrors. The paint job is all about lumber, with the oil tllnk painted to resemble a piece of wood, and the fuel tllnk and fenders painted as hardwood flooring planks. Metropolitan Choppers also incorporated Mr. Hardy's low of cigars and passion for golf into the bike's design. The 84 lumber Bike's gas tllnk was modified to incorporate a agar humidor, complete with Spanish cedar and humidity gauges. The hinged humidor lid is secured with a golf tee. The bike also includes the "Fat Bird" logo from Mr. Hardy's five-star resort in Pennsylvania, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa. Nemacolin Woodlands is site of the 84 lumber Classic PGA Tour event. Metropolitan Choppers llC was founded by a group of ironworkers who shared a passion for customized motorcycles. located in Frederick. Maryland, Metropolitlln Choppers builds customized theme motorcycles for people who want a bike that reflects their interests and passions. Metropolitlln Choppers' dients include sports figures such as PGA golfer John Daly, as well as celebrities and corporate executives. For more information about Metropolitlln Choppers. induding its line of apparel and merchandise, go to www.metropolitanchoppers.com. To cast your vote. log on to www.cydenews.com. WEb INSiYE Do you think any of the Americans competing in the Dakar Rally this year have a chance of winning a stage? A. Yes B. No Online poll results from last week Besides the obvious contenders - Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and Chad Reed - who do you think will get the best results at Anaheim I on January 8? Ernesto Fonseca 80 (1.40%) Nkk Wey 243 (4.27%) Michael Byrne 118 (2.07%) Sean Hamblin 28 (0.49%) Kevin Windham 1971 (34.61 %) Jeremy McGrath 1192 (20.93%) Heath Voss 49 (0.86%) Mike laRocco 593 (10.41%) David Vuillemin 286 (5.02%) Travis Pastrana 650 (11.41%) Tim Ferry 125 (2.19%) Other 40 (0.70%) Sebastian Tortelli 292 (5.13%) Total Replies: 5695 CYCLE NEWS • JANUARY 12,2005 129