March 2006 Newsletter

Spring is finally here, but the sound of sleet bouncing off the window as I type this newsletter isn’t very reassuring! What is reassuring, however, are all the rides, rallies and events that are quickly approaching.

This time of year is very exciting for those of us who aren’t blessed with year-round riding weather. It’s time to take your bike out of storage, providing you ever put it in storage, and it’s also time to sit down with all your riding buddies to work out the details for this year’s road trips and motorcycle rallies. Did you remember to make reservations at your favorite hotel or campground? If not, you’d better get on the stick; otherwise, you may find yourself sleeping on one!

This is also the time of year we like to expand our Cycle Connections sales team by recruiting additional full-time and part-time account representatives to call on local motorcycle-related businesses in Kansas City and the following areas. If you are a friendly, outgoing and motivated self-starter who enjoys making sales calls and providing excellent customer service, please submit your resume and a brief explanation of why you feel you would make a great addition to our sales team to: sales@cycleconnections.com


Upcoming Events

Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri
Clash in the Cage I - Don’t miss the exciting 14 hardcore Mixed Martial Arts (M.M.A.) cage matches on Friday evening, March 24 at Whiskey Tango!

No Zone Safety Demonstration - On Saturday, March 25, at Worth Harley-Davidson North, Larry Southers, Safety Officer of the Greater Kansas City H.O.G. chapter will show you how to avoid the “No Zone!”

Whiskey Tango/Whiskey Rider Bike Nite Kickoff Party - Whiskey Tango is kicking off their Wednesday bike nights on March 29, 2006, and look what they have in store for you!

Birmingham, Alabama
Central Alabama Motorcycle Swap Meet – Ride on out to Bessie’s Cycle Barn in Irondale, Alabama to see why they say, “One man's junk is another man's treasure!”

Also, make sure to check out what else is going on 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 Swift Bar Chopper CSF 300 & Cover Model, Amy.







Features

Band Reviews - Loney and Stephanie interview Danielle Schnebelen of Trampled Under Foot, a local Kansas City favorite!

Bike Club Reviews - Stripe visits with Mike (Doc) DePeralta, director of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club - Chapter 38 in Kansas City.

Business Reviews - Meet talented artists, Vicki Vormehr and Gail Youngquist of the Vormehr & Youngquist Gallery in Lawrence, Kansas.

Rides, Rallies & Events Recap - Jim Nelson, makes his Cycle Connections debut by reporting on the 25th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Down south, Lynn Reynolds and Leigh Lilly cover the 35th Annual O’Reilly World of Wheels in Birmingham, Alabama, while up north in the windy city, Dave Ramsay attends the Chicago Supercycle Show & Parts Expo. Loney and Stephanie give us the lowdown on this year’s Cycles n More Bike Show in Kansas City, Missouri and Stripe interviews Erwin Urias of Team Extreme. From Charlotte, North Carolina, Tommy Pittard reports on the Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show Tour.

Writer's Block - Loney and Stephanie visit with master bike builder Donnie Smith, as Jim Nelson interviews Matt Hotch, another master bike builder. Stripe digs back through his memory and photo collection to bring us yet another great story entitled, Photographic Flashback-Motorcycling Memories 3, and I’m pleased to announce the winner of the first Cycle Connections Reader’s Photo Contest, Ian Morgan, who lives across the pond in England.


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 - Please stop by and pay your respects to Errett Austin Kathcart Jr., as some of Austin’s closest friends share some wonderful memories.

Spoke to Spoke - Goldie discusses braking techniques and answers one of our reader’s questions about what to expect at Daytona Bike Week.

Tech Tips - Dave provides some useful tips on waking your bike from its winter nap.

Veteran Riders - Check out the Veteran’s Tribute Bike, which was conceived by Gary and Brenda Towers of Granbury, Texas.


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.

Mike Schweder
Editor-in-Chief
Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine


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