December 2008 e-Newsletter

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On the Cover
On the Cover -- 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard & Cover Model, Ashley

















Features
A Helping Hand - In Birmingham, Alabama, Leigh and Lynn cover the 15th Annual Teddy Bear Run and the 2nd Annual Crusin for St. Jude Ride. Stripe rode to Warsaw, Missouri for the 8th Annual Run with the Leaves event, while in Moberly, Missouri, Joker covered the Trustee Toy Run. In Nixa, Missouri Jim participated in the Christian County Toy Run.

Band Reviews - Check out some of our best local biker bands.

Bike Club Reviews - Looking to join a motorcycle club in your area? If so, you've come to the right place!

Bike Night Reviews - Take a look behind the scenes at these local bike night locations.

Bike Reviews - Come along as we take these new bikes for a test ride.

Business Reviews - Get an inside look at all of these great businesses who cater to our motorcycle community.

Product Reviews - Check out all the great motorcycle books and products we've reviewed.

Rides, Rallies & Events Recap - In Leeds, Alabama, Leigh and Lynn attend the 4th Annual Vintage Festival, and Stripe headed to Sparks Oklahoma for a Biker Halloween Party.

Readers & Their Rides - Meet Travis Caw & His 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard.

Scenic Rides & Destinations Reviews -Ride along with Jim, I, and the rest of our group to Fantasy Fest 2008 in Key West, Florida.

Writer's Block - Check out these celebrity interviews and great stories from our talented team of photojournalists.





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 and tear to your eye. 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 membership 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 us a line and let us know what's on your mind.

In Memory Of - Please stop by and pay tribute to our fallen sister Lorri Weller.

Safe Riding - We held you keep the shiny side up with our library of safe riding tips and tricks.

Spoke to Spoke - Louise tells us how to winterize yourself for cold weather riding.

Tech Tips - Dave gives us some valuable tips on maintaining the life of your battery.

Veteran Riders - Tommy covers Roaring Thunder 2008 in Gordon, Georgia.


Join our Team

Now Expanding – Do you love motorcycles, photography, and making a few extra bucks while working your own hours on a full-time or part-time basis? Are you active in your motorcycle community and enjoy participating in local rides, rallies and events? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine is expanding quickly, and we are seeking motivated self-starters to assemble a team of account representatives and photojournalists to sell advertising and cover events in your area. If you would like to help expand Cycle Connections into your area, please e-mail your resume to mikes@cycleconnections.com.

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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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