| If you haven't had a chance to read our September issue yet, you'd better get on it, because our October issue is just around the corner.
For those of you who didn't make it to Sturgis this year, we did our best to capture the excitement of this year's rally so you can see what you missed. Our 65th Annual Sturgis Rally in Review article includes some personal accounts of our road trip to the Black Hills, stats from this year's event, along with lots of great photos of bikes, babes and bikers doing what they do best!
Upcoming
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Although the days are getting shorter and the riding season is starting to wind down for many of us, there are still lots of great motorcycle events going on. If you want to know what's going on in Kansas City or in your neck of the woods, check out our Local Rallies & Events page.
I f you know of any local events you'd like to see listed, feel free to Submit a Rally or Event and we'll add them for FREE!
On the Cover:
Cover Page - On this month's cover we feature the Bikers for Babies Babies® 2005 Dyna Wide Glide give-away bike, Don Post, long time Bikers for Babies® volunteer and our beautiful cover model, Rhonda.
Features:
A Helping Hand - Stripe rode to St. Joseph, Missouri for the 3rd Annual Ride for Ryan and several of us participated in the 13th Annual Putt for Mutts to benefit the Wayside Waifs Humane Society. In this month's issue, Little Toto covered the 2nd Annual Kodiak Run and The Mayor's Wheelin' & Dealin' Ride for Hope House, while our southern connection, Leigh Lilly and Lynn Reynolds from Birmingham, Alabama report on the Uncle Bob Memorial All Pro 250 Race in Millbrook, Alabama and the Catch a Dream Poker Run and Charity Pig Roast in Gadsden, Alabama. In Julie Van Dijk's debut article, she explains how we can Give Back to Kansas City Kids and Nic tells us about the 2005 V-Rod the KC Harley-Davidson Assembly Plant is donating a to help MDA.
Bike Club Review - With this being our annual Sturgis issue, we thought it was only fitting to republish our Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club article for those of you who would like a little background on how the world's largest motorcycle rally got its start.
Bike Night Review - If you haven't been to FUEL for their Thursday night bike night, you don't know what you're missing! But after reading this article you sure will. Not only is FUEL one of the hottest new biker venues in the Kansas City area, but their lunch specials are to die for. How about Buy one Meal, Get one Free! Now, how can you beat that?
Business Reviews - If you love Rock'n Roll, ribs and motorcycles, the 10th Annual Rock'n Ribs, presented by Worth Harley-Davidson North was the place to be to get all three! If you've never seen a Harley-Davidson being built, or had a chance to ride your choice of new bikes, I hope you made it to this year's Harley-Davidson Assembly Plant Open House.
 Rides, Rallies & Events Recap - This year I had a great road trip to Sturgis, and Stripe and I did our best to photograph as many bikes, babes and bikers as we the law would allow. During one of his many trips to the Full Throttle, Stripe was lucky enough to get a private tour of Angieland and during the month of August, was also able to fit in a trip to the 21st Annual A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa Freedom Rally and the 3rd Annual Dirt Drags & Field Meet in Sedalia, Missouri. In the mean time, I decided to head to Holt, Missouri to check out the Happy-Go-Lucky Motorcycle Hill Climb, which is always a treat.
Readers & Their Rides - Meet Carolyn Condit and Her '01 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce, Connie Scott and Her '04 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic and J.W.Wallace of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Scenic Rides & Destinations - Take a Mini-Route 66 Ride with the Greater Kansas City H.O.G. Chapter.
 Writer's Block - Meet Michel Marek from Houston, Texas - a world traveler who made his first trip to Sturgis this year. We are also pleased to introduce you to Jody Wyse, the man behind the annual Sturgis beer can art.
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 whom to turn to for advice, just ask the Jackass.
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!
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!
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.
In Memory Of - Stop by and pay your respects to our fallen brothers and sisters who are greatly missed but not forgotten.
Safe Riding - What's there to know about parking your bike? Find out as we give you a crash course in Motorcycle Parking 101!
Spoke to Spoke - So now that you've found the perfect bike, how do you pay for it? Unless you're independently wealthy, you might want to check out Goldie's article which gives you some great tips on how to pay for that new motorcycle.
Tech Tips - Dave tells us the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure.
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