Behind Bars Apparel is a brand developed for riders and those living different lifestyles, by riders. Based in Wilmington (NC), our custom motorcycle/lifestyle apparel & gear is a reflection of who we are and what it is we love. The Behind Bars Nation is growing and we’re always looking for more good people. Be a part of our lifestyle apparel revolution! Ask anyone wearing our gear and they’ll be quick to tell you, “it’s a lifestyle thing”
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Welcome to Behind Bars Apparel!
Behind Bars Apparel is a brand developed for riders and those living different lifestyles, by riders. Based in Wilmington (NC), our custom motorcycle/lifestyle apparel & gear is a reflection of who we are and what it is we love. The Behind Bars Nation is growing and we’re always looking for more good people. Be a part of our lifestyle apparel revolution! Ask anyone wearing our gear and they’ll be quick to tell you, “it’s a lifestyle thing”.
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AUGUST 2018 EDITION
BEHIND BARS NATION!!
After two weeks plus of rain it seems as though the rain maybe giving us a little break and now some heat!!..
First of all thanks to all that took part and attended to ” Run for Rusty” at the Triangle Lounge.
As a reminder the poker run has been rescheduled as the beginning of the Cruise In for this Sunday the 12th. Registration and first card drawn @ The Triangle Lounge @ 11:00 am and Kick Stands Up at noon. Everyone is to try and return to Triangle by 2:30pm and join the rest of the cruise in.
There will be $20.00 for riders and $15.00 poker hands for passengers.
THE SUNDAY CRUISE IN :
-TAKES PLACE ON THE 2ND AND 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE TRIANGLE LOUNGE AND COAT OF ARMS LOUNGE FROM 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
– THIS IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY TRIANGLE LOUNGE, COAT OF ARMS LOUNGE, AND BEHIND BARS APPAREL!
– FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS: RAFFLES, PRIZES
– CARS AND BIKES WELCOME!
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
TRIANGLE LOUNGE COAT OF ARMS LOUNGE
5920 Wrightsville Ave, 3818 Wrightsville Ave,
Wilmington, NC 28403 Wilmington, NC 28403
June: 10 (RIDE 11 MEETING @ 4:00PM ) June 24
July 8 July 22
August 12 August 26
September 9 September 23
October 14 October 28
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#DOWNTOWNTHUNDER
The DOWNTOWN THUNDER event has been the talk of the town. Thank you so much for all those that attended the outing. We have met with our sponsors and the next event is planned for Saturday, August 18, 2018 6-9pm. All of your suggestions have been taken and addressed and we look to make the next one bigger and better as the Premier Bike event on the Pier.
-Dedicated bike motorcycle parking right on the pier by the river behind the restaurant ( pic opts)
– Beer Cart(s)
-Food and Drink Specials
– Raffles
* PLEASE PLAN TO POST ALL YOUR PICTURES ON FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM/TWITTER AND USE THE HASHTAG #DOWNTOWNTHUNDER
Spread the word……See you there!!
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AND NOW AFTER MUCH REQUEST OVER THE YEARS….. YES, IT IS FINALLY IN THE LAST PHASE and looks to happen….
THE 1ST ANNUAL BEHIND BARS FRIENDS AND FAMILY RIDE …… It will take place the weekend of Friday, September 21, 2018. We will head out mid day Friday and have house reserved for home base with group ride Saturday to Atlantic Beach/Beaufort or just relax on the beach on the pool at the house.
As far as lodging some are staying at a house, we are about booked there are a few couches, floor space, and a nook or two left and we work with you on that…
If you are coming and do not want to stay the whole weekend or only planning for a day or want your own room / privacy
ISLANDER BEACHFRONT RESORT is the place to check out and it is not even a mile from HOMEBASE ….
252-354-3464.
Trip sent by a MapQuest user http://mapq.st/2OXu3XE
Behind Bars Apparel Friends and Family Ride 2018 —- Looks to be epic!!
THE PREMIER CITY WITH A COMMUNITY THE CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS…………..
The compassion, generosity, drive, and overall caring of our community of family, friends, families, continues to make an impact and we at Behind Bars Apparel, LLC are honored to be part of such good people.
We are constantly thinking and designing to bring you some cutting edge designs and apparel that you wear just about anywhere for any occasion and still keep the old skool and where we came from in our arsenal to bring back from time to time.
Of course we could not do all we do with out good people and good partners. A huge thanks to just some of the local partners:
HARD KNOX CYCLES, RARE AIR WERX, PREMIER SIDING & WINDOWS, BAKER’S PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, PJ’S ELECTRIC, CAPE FEARS SPORTSWEAR, GRAND YACHTS, PRECISION CYCLES, GUARDIAN ANGLE EVENTS, GARY MOORE AND FRIENDS, 17 CUSTOMS, COAT OF ARMS LOUNGE, RIMS ON THE RIVER, TRIANGLE LOUNGE, DYNAMIC DIGITAL, BARBARY COAST, HANOVER LAWN SERVICE, SALTER, DB GUNS AND AMMO, ROCK STAR HAIR AND TATTOO, PERFORMANCE CYCLES, DEMPSEY’S, RACK ‘EM, SATURDAY THREE SIX FIVE, PORT CITY BIKE TAXI.. AND A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO J.D. HUGHS AND SCREAM INC. FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE AND CAPTURING THE EVENT(S) !
PLEASE REMEMBER; EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ALL OF OUR EVENTS AS WE OPEN SOCIETY OF PEOPLE/RIDERS WHO LOVE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND HELP OTHERS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED!!
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” IT’S A LIFESTYLE THING!!”
MAY EDITION 2018
BEHIND BARS NATION !!
We hope everyone is having successful attempts at getting their machines modified, serviced, etc for the season if you have not already! You can see the bikes out the business is jumping at our local shops!!
Myrtle Beach is just around the corner along with SMOKEOUT and of course RIDE 11!!
***Discussions have come up once again for the elusive “FRIENDS AND FAMILY RIDE”… The foundation or the plan is that this trip will need be one that all parts of a family can enjoy fairly close for those that have partners that may want to ride and also
if you would like to bring other things.. and the request has also been made ..”near the water”…
With that said we are going to throw out Friends and Family Ride to Emerald Isle NC. This is a good ride north, with beaches, availability to ride to Swansboro, Atlantic Beach, Carteret, Beaufort, New Bern Etc….We could leave on a Friday morning and return Saturday or Sunday. All we need is commitment and dates… After which we can explore houses, hotels, camping , etc……Maybe July 20, 2018. We are open for input and will plan a meeting prior to RIDE 11 to decide.
Ride 11 shirts and apparel will be available by the end of the month, shirts, shop shirts, hoodies etc…. Get by Hard Knox Cycles and get your specialty requests in early…!!
As usual there is a lot going on in our town as the weather changes expansion, renovations, and moves. Please keep us informed of any events. We will also give you announcements of any bike nights etc as they develop.
RIDE Plan is as follows currently:
Pre party / meeting at Dempsey’s Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Depart from Ruth’s Kitchen on Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 7:00 am to Charleston with various stops and the traditional poker run along the way ( twenty dollars per hand/card)..
We will return on Sunday, July 1, 2018.
Just as usual a special request we try to wear as much Behind Bars Apparel as possible while on the ride and out and about..
Tentative outline with details to follow:
Thursday we will get there settle in draw last card at upstairs bar/lounge and hit a local spot (SALTY MIKES) find dinner etc.
Friday ride to Folley Beach return AND PREPARE for annual dinner and nightlife Dinner and
( VIP NIGHT)
( HONKY TONK SALOON- WITH DJ AFTER DINNER)
Saturday ride to James Island for day and return for nightlife
TEX MEX DINNER AT NEW SPOT OPENING EL EFFE OPENING MAY 1ST !)
Head out downtown
Sunday get up ride home.
IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO GET YOUR ROOM SET UP AND contact Amanda Carter at the Holiday Inn Riverview to get your reservation locked in with the following rate for our dates based on the following two options.
Amanda Carter
Hotel: 843-556-7100
Direct: 843-460-1445
Fax: 843-556-6176
If you need anything feel free to stop by Hard Knox Cycles or reach out for specialty items.
THE PREMIER CITY WITH A COMMUNITY THE CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS…………..
The compassion, generosity, drive, and overall caring of our community of family, friends, framilies, continues to make an impact and we at Behind Bars Apparel, LLC are honored to be part of such good people.
We are constantly thinking and designing to bring you some cutting edge designs and apparel that you wear just about anywhere for any occasion and still keep the old skool and where we came from in our arsenal to bring back from time to time.
Of course we could not do all we do with out good people and good partners. A huge thanks to just some of the local partners:
HARD KNOX CYCLES, RARE AIR WERX, PREMIER SIDING & WINDOWS, BAKER’S PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, CAPE FEARS SPORTSWEAR, PRECISION CYCLES, GUARDIAN ANGLE EVENTS, GARY MOORE AND FRIENDS, 17 CUSTOMS, RIMS ON THE RIVER, DYNAMIC DIGITAL, BARBARY COAST, DB GUNS AND AMMO, ROCK STAR HAIR AND TATTOO, PERFORMANCE CYCLES, DEMPSEY’S, RACK ‘EM, SATURDAY THREE SIX FIVE, PORT CITY BIKE TAXI.. AND A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO J.D. HUGHS AND SCREAM INC. FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE AND CAPTURING THE EVENT(S) !
PLEASE REMEMBER; EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ALL OF OUR EVENTS AS WE OPEN SOCIETY OF PEOPLE/RIDERS WHO LOVE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND HELP OTHERS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED!!
MARCH / APRIL 2018 EDITION
BEHIND BARS NATION !!
We hope this finds you all doing as best as possible and cherishing time with your loved ones and family…
The trip to Daytona was once again a for the books and always hard to come back to the real world from….
We are beginning discussion about some exciting things for this riding seasons and spots for bike night and events!
Ride 11 shirts and apparel will be available and design to be released any day now.. we getting the finishing touches together…
The current plan will be to have a pre party / meeting at Dempsey’s Wednesday, June 27, 2018. We will depart from Ruth’s Kitchen on Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 7:00 am to Charleston with various stops and the traditional poker run along the way ( twenty dollars per hand/card)..
We will return on Sunday, July 1, 2018.
Just as usual a special request we try to wear as much Behind Bars Apparel as possible while on the ride and out and about..
Tentative outline with details to follow:
Thursday we will get there settle in draw last card at upstairs bar/lounge and hit a local spot (SALTY MIKES) find dinner and nightlife somewhere ( JOE??)
Friday ride to Folley Beach return AND PREPARE for annual dinner and nightlife Dinner and
( VIP NIGHT)
( HONKY TONK SALOON- WITH DJ AFTER DINNER)
Saturday ride to James Island for day and return for nightlife
TEX MEX DINNER AT NEW SPOT OPENING EL EFFE OPENING MAY 1ST !)
Head out downtown
Sunday get up ride home.
IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO GET YOUR ROOM SET UP AND contact Amanda Carter at the Holiday Inn Riverview to get your reservation locked in with the following rate for our dates based on the following two options.
Please forward me the names of anyone who might need to know about the ride that you may think is not included and also spread the word.
There are still a few of the St. Patrick’s Day shirt left ! Get on over to Hard Knox Cycle and check out the gear while you getting your machine ready for the season..
As always if you need any gear hit us up..
THE PREMIER CITY WITH A COMMUNITY THE CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS…………..
The compassion, generosity, drive, and overall caring of our community of family, friends, framilies, continues to make an impact and we at Behind Bars Apparel, LLC are honored to be part of such good people.
We are constantly thinking and designing to bring you some cutting edge designs and apparel that you wear just about anywhere for any occasion and still keep the old skool and where we came from in our arsenal to bring back from time to time.
Of course we could not do all we do with out good people and good partners. A huge thanks to just some of the local partners:
HARD KNOX CYCLES, RARE AIR WERX, PREMIER SIDING & WINDOWS, BAKER’S PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, CAPE FEARS SPORTSWEAR, PRECISION CYCLES, GUARDIAN ANGLE EVENTS, GARY MOORE AND FRIENDS, 17 CUSTOMS, RIMS ON THE RIVER, DYNAMIC DIGITAL, BARBARY COAST, DB GUNS AND AMMO, ROCK STAR HAIR AND TATTOO, PERFORMANCE CYCLES, DEMPSEY’S, RACK ‘EM, SATURDAY THREE SIX FIVE, PORT CITY BIKE TAXI.. AND A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO J.D. HUGHS AND SCREAM INC. FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE AND CAPTURING THE EVENT(S) !
PLEASE REMEMBER; EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ALL OF OUR EVENTS AS WE OPEN SOCIETY OF PEOPLE/RIDERS WHO LOVE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND HELP OTHERS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED!!
Finally …………..
We want to send out thoughts and prayers related to the loss of family, gone too soon. The Behind Bars Apparel Staff, community,
and family will sorely miss and join everyone as we memorialize Mr. Scottie Williams and Ms. Tina Railey . RIDE ON!!
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“SHAFT”
Behind Bars Apparel, L.L.C.
910.431.4046
” IT’S A LIFESTYLE THING!!”
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 EDITION
BEHIND BARS NATION!
We at Behind Bars Apparel hopes everyone had a good holiday season. We also hope that everyone got through the snow storm of 2018 with out any major incident.
Special thanks to everyone for coming out and celebrating at the Christmas Party. Huge thank you to the Bucks and Dempsey’s for their support, as always!!
The New Years Day Ride was another overwhelming success despite it being the coldest one we have had in quite some time. Just another example of our great community and family expressing
The Lifestyle!!
We had great day and again thank you to all of our sponsors: Barbary Coast, Coat of Arms, Rack ‘EM Pub, Crab Shack, and of course, as always Dempsey’s and The Bucks. Much love to “SUNSHINE” !!!! Thanks to our Chase vehicles our camera crew, and A. Gardner for the great video, which is posted on you tube.
The ride was a huge success with the annual poker run raising some good funds to support a great cause!!! That is just what we do !!
Even with the opportunities to ride being a few this time of year, please keep in touch for those once in while opportunities and gatherings!!
After all DAYTONA BIKE WEEK is just around the corner!!!
AS ALWAYS OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS..The compassion, generosity, drive, and overall caring of our community continues to make an impact and it is great to be a part of such good people.We look forward to getting everyone ready and fitted out in some Behind Bars Apparel also bringing back some of the nostalgic designs and of course some new stylish innovative ones as well!!Your continued commitment to our community, participation, and atmosphere is amazing.. Big thanks to our partners and friends:HARD KNOX CYCLES, RARE AIR WERX, , PREMIER WINDOWS & SIDING, BAKER’S PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, CAPE FEAR SPORTSWEAR, PRECISION CYCLES, CCHD, THE GUARDIAN ANGELS,GARY MOORE AND FRIENDS, 17 CUSTOMS, RIMS ON THE RIVER, DYNAMIC DIGITAL INDOOR ADVERTISING, BARBARY COAST, K & D GUNS AND AMMO, ROCKSTAR HAIR & TATTOO, PERFORMANCE CYCLES, DEMPSEY’S SPORTS BAR, RACK EM PUB AND BILLIARDS, SATURDAY THREE SIX FIVE, PORT CITY BIKE TAXI, AND SHOUT OUT AND HUGE THANKS ALWAYS TO J.D. HUGHS AND S.C.R.E.A.M. INC. , FOR ALL OF HIS SUPPORT!!Remember all are welcome at any events ; we are an open community/family so come out, have a good time, and enjoy all the happenings for a great time!!
Stay tuned for What’s Happening Behind Bars calendar updates, events, and plans for another great riding season..
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” IT’S A LIFESTYLE THING!!”
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EDITION 2017
BEHIND BARS NATION!
The temperatures continue to stay up but we can definitely tell fall is in the air! Let’s plan some time for two wheeled therapy… GET OUT AND RIDE!!!
A huge thank you to our of the partners and everyone who came out for the “PINK OUT” event was another huge success and for a great cause…..
Followed up by another great time with the Bike Night all at Dempsey’s !!!
Stay tuned for holiday bike night schedule and potential Behind Bars Apparel Christmas Party!!
The second annual WAR RUN put on by Big Scott was a huge success with the biggest mini bike race of century, in the country being amazing!! Thanks Big Scott and all that contributed!
Kickback Jack’s is having their Tuesday bike nights and the turn out has been great. Keep on supporting this and for the Step up For Soldiers organization.
Archies (formally Poo’s) in Little River :Be sure to mark Thursday evenings on your list to take a ride and support Scott Britt and 17 Customs for a great time.
AS ALWAYS OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS..
The compassion, generosity, drive, and overall caring of our community continues to make an impact and it is great to be a part of this city.
We look forward to getting everyone ready and fitted out in some Behind Bars Apparel also bringing back some of the nostalgic designs and of course some new stylish innovative ones as well!!
Your continued commitment to our community, participation, and atmosphere is amazing.. Big thanks to our partners and friends:
HARD KNOX CYCLES, RARE AIR WERX, , PREMIER WINDOWS & SIDING, BAKER’S PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, CAPE FEAR SPORTSWEAR, PRECISION CYCLES, CCHD, THE GUARDIAN ANGELS,GARY MOORE AND FRIENDS, 17 CUSTOMS, RIMS ON THE RIVER, DYNAMIC DIGITAL INDOOR ADVERTISING, BARBARY COAST, K & D GUNS AND AMMO, ROCKSTAR HAIR & TATTOO, PERFORMANCE CYCLES, DEMPSEY’S SPORTS BAR, RACK EM PUB AND BILLIARDS, SATURDAY THREE SIX FIVE, PORT CITY BIKE TAXI, AND SHOUT OUT AND HUGE THANKS ALWAYS TO J.D. HUGHS AND S.C.R.E.A.M. INC. , FOR ALL OF HIS SUPPORT!!
Remember all are welcome at any events ; we are an open community/family so come out, have a good time, and enjoy all the happenings for a great time!!
Be sure to let us know about your upcoming events and happenings so we can share with the everyone as well!!
WHAT’S HAPPENING BEHIND BARS???
NOVEMBER
2- LONE STAR RALLY GALVASTON, TEXAS
2- BACKWOODS THUNDER RALLY JACKSON, ALABAMA
9- BIKE NIGHT ARCHIES SPONSORED BY 17 CUSTOMS
16 BIKE NIGHT ARCHIES SPONSORED BY 17 CUSTOMS
18- TURKEY RUN – CAROLINA COAST HARLEY DAVIDSON
23- BIKE NIGHT ARCHIES SPONSORED BY 17 CUSTOMS
24- CAR AND BIKE SHOW – CAROLINA COAST HARLEY DAVIDSON
21- PINK OUT EVENT AND BIKE NIGHT AT DEMPSEY’S
Please CONTINUE TO post and send all pictures expressing the LIFESTYLE and your BEHIND BARS APPAREL!!
*REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE BEHIND BARS APPAREL WEBSITE WHICH IS EVOLVING AS IS THE BEHIND BAR NATION AND IF YOU NEED SOMETHING NOT LISTED CONTACT US!!
BE SURE TO HIT US UP AND LET US KNOW OF ANY DATES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT WE MAY NEED TO ADD SO THAT EVERYONE CAN GET INVOLVED.
SOCIAL MEDIA: follow us, like us, and share us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest SnapChat., and Marco Polo.
ALL THE BEST !!
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” IT’S A LIFESTYLE THING!!”
OCTOBER 2017 EDITION
BEHIND BARS NATION!
Another eventful month has come and gone!!
Great turnout and support once again for the annual 343 Ride Hosted by RKMC NC6!!
Cape Fear Kickdown was another great time and thanks to all those that came out to the event and spent time with Behind Bars Apparel..
Myrtle Beach Bike week has come and gone and even though there were a few wet moments the Behind Bars Nation was well represented and seemed to have a memorable experience.
Wilmington’s Premier Bike Night @ Dempsey’s is scheduled and we are going PINK!! Mark your calendars for October 21, 2017
Dempsey’s STAFF ALONG WITH SPONSORS BEHIND BARS APPAREL AND HARD KNOX CYCLES PRESENT
RAFFLES, PRIZES , SPECIALS, MUSIC,BIKES, CARS, AND OF COURSE THE ULTIMATE BIKE NIGHT!!
ALONG WITH AN ADDED CAUSE : ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO TO THE PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION OF NHRMH!!
***The Annual Behind Bars Apparel Halloween shirt will be released as well and available in limited quantities!!
Don’t miss out on a rocking party !! Sure to be a continued great time! AND FOR A GOOD CAUSE!