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I don't know about you, but I was beginning to think spring would never get here. Believe it or not, when we drag ourselves out of bed on Sunday morning, March 20, even though that hangover may still be lingering, winter will be officially over! Halleluiah!
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Even without a calendar, you can tell the riding season is about to kickoff here in the Midwest, because our events calendar is filling up quickly with lots of charity rides, rallies and a variety of motorcycle related events.
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The World of Wheels/All American Motorcycle Show took place on Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13 at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. This year's All American Motorcycle Show was presented by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Harley Owners Group, and our roving reporter, Stripe, was there to cover the event. His article and photos will be published in our April issue, so make sure to check it out!
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On Saturday morning, March 12, the Cycle Connections crew and several of our readers, advertisers and riding buddies got up at the crack of dawn to ride in the 21st Annual Snake Saturday Parade in North Kansas City, Missouri. Our parade entry also included a float, which consisted of a green Harley-Davidson Super Glide, an oversized leprechaun with a green beard, the leprechaun's wife, several attractive leprechaunettes, and our resident DJ, The Big Kahuna, cranked out some great biker tunes throughout the entire parade route, which really got the crowd going. You can read all about it in our April issue.
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And speaking of events, let's take a look at what's going on here in the Kansas City area and in your neck of the woods.
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Upcoming Events:
On Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antoinette's Restaurant & Lounge in North Kansas City, Missouri is hosting a Benefit-Fundraiser for Bob "Hippy" Anderson, who was severely injured in an automobile accident on November 29. If you'd like to help out a fellow rider, stop by and help get Bob back on his feet, and back on his bike.
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Every Saturday in April, Hawg Wyld Cycles in Lee's Summit, Missouri is having a Saturday Tent Sale with lots of great service, parts and apparel specials. You can even get 20% off on custom painting and up to 50% off on select items!
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On Saturday, April 2, ABATE of Kansas District #5 is sponsoring an Indoor Spring Swap Meet at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds in Kansas City, Kansas, and later that evening, the Harley-Davidson Employee Rider Association is hosting their 8th Annual Cabin Fever Bash from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Beaumont Club in Westport.
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On Sunday morning, April 3, the Kearney Bike Show, sponsored by FORR Local #29, will take place at the VFW Post 5717 in Kearney, Missouri. All motorcycles are welcome to enter, and there will be multiple classes, with trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There are also door prizes, a kid's bicycle show, food and refreshments.
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On Saturday, April 9, the Easyriders® V-Twin Bike Show Tour '05 is returning to Bartle Hall, where you can visit with several master bike builders and see wall-to-wall custom bikes. There will be live music, a motorcycle trade show, and the Purrfect Angelz will take the stage for your viewing pleasure! Also, make sure to stop by the Cycle Connections booth and say HEY!
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Saturday, April 16 is a busy, busy day! If you're looking for a tax break, ride on up to the Hilltop Grill in Holt, Missouri for the 3rd Annual Tax Relief Party, sponsored by FORR® Local 3. Feeling lucky? If so, hop on your bike and ride to Harrah's North Kansas City Casino and Hotel for Thunder on the River, which is also sponsored by Worth Harley-Davidson North. There will be a free ride-in bike show with no entry fee and a top prize of $1,000! You can also play paparazzi as the runway models strut their stuff and show off the latest Harley-Davidson apparel and accessories. On the other side of the state line, Ride for Life takes you on a scenic 100 mile bike ride through Kansas to benefit The Soaring Survivor's Relay for Life Team and The American Cancer Society.
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On Sunday, April 17, Heart of God Fellowship invites you to the 9th Annual Biker Sunday in Buckner, Missouri for food, fellowship and fun. Service starts at 11 a.m. with a bike blessing following the service.
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If you're looking for a good road trip for a great cause, the Choppers4Children Bike Show & Rally will take place in Neosho, Missouri on Saturday, April 30 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. There will be a poker run, food, drink, live music all day, and a big concert that evening.
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| There are a lot more great events just around the corner, so make sure to check out our Local Rides, Rallies and Events calendar to see what’s going on. If you know of any local events worth mentioning, feel free to Submit a Rally or Event and we’ll add them to our magazine for FREE! |
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On the Cover:
Cover Page - On this month's cover we feature Hellraiser Choppers' 2005 WINFUEL™ Chopper and Cover Model Lauren. Also, make sure to check out our interviews with Alex Goen – TRIMSPA® and WINFUEL™ CEO, Ilya Blond of Hellraiser Choppers and our beautiful model, Lauren.
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Features:
A Helping Hand - Jay Leno and Harley-Davidson Raise $800,100 for Tsunami Relief Effort.
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Bike Club Review
- Stripe tells us about all the great things going on in the Ararat Cycles Shrine Club.
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Bike Night Review - There's a new bike night in town, and it's called FUEL, an American Made Bar & Grill.
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Business Reviews
- Meet Santo (Pops) and Santo Jr. Smiroldo of NKC Custom Apparel, who are the official apparel providers for Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine and several other biker businesses. With over 30 years of experience in the screen-printing and embroidery business, they are "Doing It Right, and On Time!"
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Rides, Rallies & Events Recap -
We had a great time at this year’s Cycles n More Bike Show, and several of our readers stopped by our booth to chat. Wild Bill and BeBee went Road Trippin' to the 5th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati , Ohio , while our friends, Lynn Reynolds and Leigh Lilly report from Alabama on the 34th Annual Birmingham O'Reilly World of Wheels.
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Readers & Their Rides
- Meet Carl “Boonie” Criswell and His '01 Suzuki Nitrous Hayabusa and Kevin Carpenter and His '03 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
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Scenic Rides & Destinations Review
- Take a scenic ride to Historic Weston, Missouri.
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Writer's Block - Meet Tommi Ahvala - Champion Trials Rider.
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Departments:
Ask the Jackass - No such thing as a stupid question? Wrong! If there's something on your pea-sized brain and you don't know who to turn to for advice, just ask the Jackass.
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Biker Humor - Our weekly publication of jokes and cartoons are sure to bring a smile to your face. We encourage you to submit jokes and cartoons, and each month, we'll draw a name out of the helmet for a free Cycle Connections coozie!
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Cool Bikes & Hot Babes - Check out our photo collection of cool bikes & hot babes! New photos are added each day. This is a members only page, so sign up now for your FREE online subscription and check them out today!
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E-mail to the Editor - We’ve received lots of great feedback and information from our readers that we want to share. Drop me a line and let me know what's on your mind.
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In Memory Of - Dave Gauger - Life Was Precious and the Riding Was Awesome.
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Safe Riding - Are you familiar with these common group riding signals?
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Spoke to Spoke - Goldie tells us how to select the perfect helmet.
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Tech Tips - Dave teaches us how to bleed hydraulic brakes.
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Veteran Riders - Are you a veteran? Would you like a veteran motorcycle license plate on your bike? If so, Bart tells us how to do it! |
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Help Wanted:
Now Hiring –
Do you love motorcycles, money, and want to work your own hours? Are you friendly, outgoing and motivated? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are expanding quickly and are seeking models, marketing specialists, and photojournalists who would like to join the Cycle Connections team.
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We strive to make Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine your number one source for motorcycle related information, so please drop us a line and let us know how we're doing. We are here to serve you and the local motorcycle community, so please let us know what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see added. Plus, if you know of any motorcycle related businesses, rallies, events, or organizations in your area that we don't currently have listed, let us know so we can add them! All comments and suggestions are appreciated and will be answered. |
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Mike Schweder
Editor-in-Chief
Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine |
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