February 2009 e-Newsletter

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On the Cover -- 2006 Triumph Thruxton & Cover Model, Carrie.


















What's New?
Outlaw Cigar Company Live Broadcast – All of you cigar lovers can click this link at Noon on Saturday, February 21, 2009 to join in the fun as Outlaw continues their 2009 Dirty Dozen Tour with Pete Johnson with Tatuaje Cigars. Also make sure to check out the awesome choppers, courtesy of Bear's Hiway Classics and stop by to say hi to the gorgeous Outlaw Girls!

World of Wheels/All American Motorcycle Show – Kansas City - Make sure to stop by Bartle Hall 2/27/2009 - 3/1/2009 for KC's biggest and best bike and car show, including lots of top quality entertainment.. Also make sure to stop by the Cycle Connections booth to say hi and meet the Cycle Connections girls!

View Cover Page Harley Hotrods Sunday Special Event - Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search On Sunday, March 8 from 1-6 p.m. come check out Harley Hotrods; the KC area's newest and largest motorcycle and hot rod-themed bar & grill, and enjoy the Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search. There will also be a live auction, 50/50 biker bingo, and live entertainment. All proceeds from the door and auction will be donated to help fellow biker Dave Miller get back on his feet following open heart surgery, by helping cover some of his mounting expenses. Click this link at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009 to watch all the fun via a live Internet broadcast.

New Motorcycle Classifieds Website – Within the next couple weeks we will be launching our new motorcycle classifieds website, so you can buy and sell your new and used motorcycles, parts, and accessories. As soon as our classifieds website is live, you'll receive a special Cycle Connections eNewsFlash containing classified advertising discount coupons and other valuable information, which is guaranteed to change the way you buy and sell motorcycles!

Features
A Helping Hand - Check out all the charity rides and events we've participated in.

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 Kansas City, Stripe attended the 5th Annual Christian Bikers Workshop, while across town, Dustin attended the 2009 Dirty Dozen Tour at The Outlaw Cigar Company. In Atlanta, Georgia, Tommy covered the 34th Annual O'Reilly World of Wheels.

Readers & Their Rides - Meet our readers and their awesome rides.

Scenic Rides & Destinations Reviews - Ride along as Louise tells us about the Lucy Ride and Touring the New Jersey Pinelands.

Writer's Block - Strap Fruits and Pots on Your Head to Beat the Helmet Law?



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 - Stripe took a crash course in accident scene management.

Spoke to Spoke - Louise gives us her thoughts on RC’s, MC’s, and Women.

Tech Tips - Dave gives us some valuable tips on motorcycle charging systems.

Veteran Riders - Ride along with America's Veterans and check out all these great events.


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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