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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JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019 EDITION
THE PREMIER CITY WITH A COMMUNITY THE CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS…………..

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 EDITION
THE PREMIER CITY WITH A COMMUNITY THE CONTINUES TO GROW, CARE, AND IMPRESS…………..
OCTOBER 2018 INSTALLMENT
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#DOWNTOWNTHUNDER
The DOWNTOWN THUNDER has become the most talked about event. Thank you so much for all those that attended the outing. The much anticipated date for the next outing will be SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018.

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SEPTEMBER 2018 EDITION
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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. The much anticipated date for the next outing will be Friday, September 28, 2018. Wilmington’s Premier Bike event on the Pier.
252-354-3464.
AUGUST 2018 EDITION
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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.
252-354-3464.
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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!
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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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EDITION 2017
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