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Well, it's the middle of February, and here in the Midwest we've been spoiled by some record-breaking unseasonably warm weather. Spring is only a month away, and although Mother Nature has been kind enough to extend our riding season a few more weeks this winter, things may be starting to change. As I sit here writing this newsletter I catch a glimpse of an occasional snowflake drifting past the window. Old Man Winter may have only a short time left, but it looks as if he may not be giving up quite so easily.
Another sign that spring is just around the corner is the increasing number of ride, rally & event submissions you are sending us. It seems that many of you are planning way ahead this year to get your charity rides and events published, so we’re posting them as quickly as possible to help get the word out!
And speaking of warmer weather! Do you live in Florida or are you ready to give up the cold weather and head south? Are you a motorcycle mechanic and would like to own your own Harley-Davidson repair shop in Volusia County on Central Florida’s East Coast? If so, give Keith Lehmann at American Business and Commercial Brokerage, Inc. a call at (407) 260-1222 or e-mail him at klabc@earthlink.net
Upcoming
Events
St. Louis, Missouri
The Wide Open Bike Show at the Wentzville Expo Center just minutes west of St. Louis, Missouri.
Also, make sure to check out what else is going on in the Kansas City area and in your neck of the woods!
As you know, we rely on you to let us know what rides, rallies and events are going on in your area, so please make sure to Submit a Rally or Event so we can share this information with your fellow bikers.
On the Cover
Cover Page - On this month's cover we feature the 2006 Thunder Mountain Sterling RM & Cover Model, Rachael.
Features
Band Reviews - Check out Levee Town - Kansas City’s Rocked Up Blues Band!
Bike Club Reviews - Stripe interviews Chris Sylva, Director of Gail's American Heartland B.R.A.G. Club in Kansas City and Goldie tells us all about the Southern and Spicy Women’s Motorcycle Riding Club in Houston, TX.
Product Reviews - Loney and Stephanie review an incredible 90-page full-color photographic book on the WWII Memorial entitled WWII MEMORIAL “Jewel of the Mall,” which is a compilation of photographs by renowned photographer and fellow rider, Stephen R. Brown.
 Rides, Rallies & Events Recap - Stephen R. Brown covers the 25th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC and Stripe attends the 2nd Annual Christian Bikers' Workshop, which was organized by the Cycle Disciples M/C of Kansas City. The Khrome Cowgirls celebrate their 2nd Birthday Party and the Greater Kansas City H.O.G. Chapter takes their annual Polar Bear Ride. Tommy Pittard, who is our new southern contact, covered the SE&TRA Hare Scramble in Washington, Georgia and we thoroughly enjoyed visiting with all of our readers who stopped by our booth at the Wide Open Bike Show in Kansas City.
Readers & Their Rides - Meet Rick Park of Gardner, Kansas and His '03 Custom Hardtail.
Writer's Block - Stripe takes us back in time with his article entitled, Motorcycling Memories-Photographic Flashback 2 and Doze tells us all about the Road Glitches he encountered during his week-long trip from Tampa, Florida to Sturgis, South Dakota.
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 cozie!
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.
Spoke to Spoke - Too Cold to Ride? Goldie tells us how to escape the winter blahs by visiting some Ultimate Winter Escapes in the Kansas City Area.
Tech Tips - Dave gives us the lowdown on powder coating your parts in his article entitled Powder Coating 101.
Veteran Riders - Lynn takes us on the Final Mission for Sergeant First Class Stephen J. White,and Roger Kinard reports on Veteran Riders on the Move!
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quickly and are seeking models, marketing specialists, and photojournalists
who would like to join the Cycle Connections team.
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Mike Schweder
Editor-in-Chief
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