Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 13, 2026
Ed Moyer

Ed Moyer

Ed is a born storyteller who hails from Texas. NASCAR, motorcycles, and body piercings are some of the more memorable topics of his fiction and non-fiction, but he is also known to discuss fatherhood, romance, and the love of a good dog.

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About Ed Moyer

Biker Ed (a.k.a. Elrociam) was bred, born, and raised in Texas. He resides there, the father of three sons and two labrador dogs. He has been riding motorcycles as his main mode of transportation for over 10 years. His first motorcycle was a 1986 Yamaha Maxim 650. He has also ridden a 1988 Yamaha Maxim 1100, a Polaris Victory 1300, and is currently riding a Suzuki Savage 650.

When he isn't riding motorcycles, thinking of riding motorcycles, or thinking of ways to modify his motorcycle, he works in the IT Department of a worldwide corporation and is on call 24/7. He also plays MMORPG games in his spare time. He has alter egos known as Melron on the Fironia Vie server in Everquest, and in the World of Warcraft Universe. His latest love is Nascar Racing 2003 and he was for the PRT raceteam.

A High School drop out with his G.E.D. and two ex-wives, he attempts to improve the chances and choices that his children have on a daily basis. His quick wit, and ability to include self depricating humor into almost every aspect of his life, are some of the reasons he gives for being able to get through the dark 1990s and on into the aughts (00's). He has walked the darker side of the streets and alleyways, attempting to lighten the mood with a deadpan style of humor.

Weighing in at 175 pounds, and a couple of long hairs over 6'1", he recalls fairly easily the days of yore when things were different and he wishes that he could return to those times; if only to allow his children to grow up in a far more innocent time. Knowing that it is impossible, he desires to teach his children to use the tools that are avaible to them wisely. His main quote is "Example is better than advice."

Books by Ed Moyer

NASCAR Dreams, now available in paperback and hard cover.

Short

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  • Dark Dreams

    The worst nightmares aren't about monsters. When a motorcycle accident results in the loss of his arms, one man must ask the unthinkable of his family, rather than become a burden on his family. When morning comes, everything has profoundly changed for the better.

  • Biker Mummies

    A gang of bikers stops to help Ed when his jeep dies along the side of the road. But there's more to these riders than meets the eye, and every favor has its price.

  • NASCAR Dreams 01

    Take a seat behind the wheel of the number thirteen car in this action-packed tale of a rookie driver chasing NASCAR glory as he makes his bid to win the Daytona 500.

  • NASCAR Dreams 02

    Vindication! The unscheduled pit stop proved to be a good decision after all. In the number thirteen car, Rob is starting to earn the respect of his pit crew and other drivers. The race is still young and strategy calls for teamwork on the track of the Daytona 500.

  • NASCAR Dreams 03
  • NASCAR Dreams 04

    Inside the dark helmet, the rookie was in his haven, he was master of his own destiny. No harm could befall him whilst he was in his fortress. His breathing had returned to normal. His eyes were pinpoints as he went into a type of tunnel vision only seeing what was transpiring directly in front of him. He finally saw it, he could feel it, smell it, and taste it all at once. The Almighty Draft, he now knew how to conquer it. He now understood all those things that the legends had spoken of, when he was a youth. He was no longer afraid of going too fast. There was no such thing. Adrenaline began to pump through his veins instead of the normal red blood cells...

  • NASCAR Dreams 05

    The conclusion of NASCAR Dreams.

  • Pet Tales

    Ever wonder just what it is they do when we're not home?

  • Biker Mummies: Paying Off a Debt 1

    Once, long ago, they came to his rescue. Now, there is a price he must pay. How one mortal biker lives determines what will happen to him after he dies, on a lonely stretch of highway haunted by those on an eternal ride. Part 1 of 2

  • Biker Mummies: Paying Off A Debt 2

    Tomorrow, there will be debts to pay, but for today, there's still one last sunset to ride off into. A fantasy concludes.

  • Earth Girls AREN'T Easy

    Joy-riding vacations before graduation are not a good idea, even if you have a pal with a ride who says he knows all about the locals ...

  • The Truth About Mummies

    The battle is to the death, but who watches the fallen to steal away the vision of Valhalla?

  • The Truth About Mummies 2

    Lovers walk together in the moonlight, but they have no idea what watches them from above ...

  • The Truth About Mummies 3

    Edvard's last memory was of his own death in battle, but Valhalla couldn't be farther away from what he wakes up to ...

  • The Truth About Mummies 4

    Time has passed for both Sonja and Edvard, in their vastly different states. But wait, something is not so different -- neither knows what their future will bring ...

  • The Truth About Mummies 5

    Conclusion. Only the mummies stand in the way of Vlad's power-mad scheme -- can they hold him off long enough for the magical gate to close?

Poem

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  • Tyler

    Free verse poetry. Love, laughter, lessons in life. A memorial to a lost brother.

  • Distorted Love

    A poem of betrayal and awakening.

  • This is the Day

    Free verse.

  • A Father's Prayer

    A father looks to the future.

  • The Happy Knight
  • Tyler III
  • Angel of Destruction

    "Whispered tales of longing..."

  • Love At First Bite

    From the first time they saw each other, they knew their love was meant to be.

  • Welcome to <i>/ignore</i>

    A poet finds his own way of coping with heartbreak.

Nonfiction

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  • Growing Up Wrong

    <b>Beer and Billiards</b> A pool game gone awry in this tale of misspent youth.

  • iShuffle

    The iShuffle offers the ability to quickly transfer information, photos, or music to what amounts to basically a portable hard drive. What? Yeah, don't worry. A hard-workin, motorcycle-ridin, non-Macintosh-using Texan brings you a product review for technology fans who don't necessarily know much about technology.

  • Fine Body Art

    Tattoos and Piercings - Part one of the classic Piker two part series on things you can do your own flesh.

  • Body Art II - Piercings

    The classic Piker article on the care and history of body piercings.

  • Breakup Recovery

    Ok, so you find yourself on the slide from a relationship. You are a guy and you don't know how you are going to go on with life. Luckily for you, this biker has more than enough experience to point you into getting back into the swing of things.

  • Ask Biker Ed 04

    Whether you call it the Ride Bell, Biker Bell or Grimling Bell, it's a classic part of biker mythos that everyone who throws a leg across should know.

  • Ask Biker Ed 05

    Why do bikers wave to other bikers? Do they all know each other? Nope. It's one part courtesy, one part superstition.

  • Ask Biker Ed 06

    How important is balance when riding a bike? Riding safely, especially at freeway speeds, isn't just a matter of not leaning too far to the left or right. Too much weight toward the front or the back can also have disastrous results.

  • Letter of Resignation
  • Cr&uuml;efest 2 Review

    The intrepid Ed comes out of writing retirement to share his experience of a once-in-a-lifetime concert event.

News

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  • Biker Rally Report

    South Padre Island, TX - home of the Roar by the Shore. A rally from a biker's perspective. Good, clean fun and wienie biting.

  • Biker Report II

    The Harley-Davidson Open Road Tour travels around the world to celebrate over 100 years of the bike that's made history.

  • Jonny Lang in Concert

    An old soul in a young body, this kid can really play the blues.

  • Aerosmith in Concert

    For three hours, our senses were assaulted and treated to a glimpse into the soul of these rock legends, gods if you will.

  • The Worst Kept Secret In Football

    Has Jerry Jones finally given up on his meddlesome tricks? Will Bill Parcells be the breath of hope Cowboy fans have been waiting for all this time? And why the heck do they call him The Big Tuna?

  • Ask Biker Ed 01

    <b>Rules for Bikers and Autos to Get Along</b> Biker Ed opens up the dialogue between those who ride motorcycles and those who don't by getting a few things off his chest.

  • Ask Biker Ed 02

    In a special edition of the monthly column, Biker Ed opens up some perspective on the recent violence revolving around fans of Zakk Wylde and members of a local motorcycle club. A discussion about "colors" and the symbols that bikers wear.

  • Ask Biker Ed 03

    What is the difference between Crotch Rockets, Cafe Racers, Riceburners and all those other strange terms for motorcycles?

Opinion

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  • Biker Rally 2003

    Why does one go to a biker rally, and not take a motorcycle? To remind ourselves that it is not things that make one's life complete, but rather true friends and family. That's why this reporter went to the largest biker rally in the state of Texas and didn't even throw his leg over a bike.

  • The Men of Summer

    Sure, anyone can play baseball all summer in the Major Leagues and make millions of dollars, but it takes a <i>real</i> man to teach a group of three year olds how to play the game.

  • Review: Mach 3 Power Nitro

    A man's quest for a satisfactory razor begins in his youth. With the advent of the Mach 3 Power Nitro, this is one quest with a happy ending. Tough beard or sensitive skin, wet or dry, guy or gal, this seems to be the best in comfortable hair removal.

  • Megadeth: <i>ENDGAME</i> Review: OK, maybe a little bit of a Metal History

    Ed gives us a brief metal history of the 80's Metal Scene, and then reviews the new album from Megadeth "Endgame" and he compares it to other musical works recently released.)

Comics

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