August 2009 e-Newsletter

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On the Cover -- Aces and Eights - 2008 SMW Godfather Custom 300 & Cover Model Jessica



What's New?
Mid-MO Bike Rally - Come join us in Urich, Missouri August 21-23 for the 1st Annual Mid-MO Bike Rally!

15th Annual March of Dimes Kansas City Bikers for Babies® Ride - Kansas City - Join thousands of motorcycle riders on Sunday, September 20 at the Kansas Speedway in the largest, most successful Bikers for Babies event in the nation! Proceeds support the March of Dimes mission to give all babies a healthy start.

1st Annual Grand River Autumn Rally
- Gather all your riding buddies and head to Urich, Missouri October 9-11 for the 1st Annual Grand River Autumn Rally!

Hooters of Independence Bike Night - Bike night every Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Hooters of Speedway Bike Night
– Bike night every Thursday with lots of great food & drink specials.

2 Wheel Deals Motorcycle Classifieds
Our motorcycle classifieds website has really taken off! 2WheelDeals.com is a classifieds site designed for bikers by bikers. Now you can buy and sell your new and used motorcycles, parts, and accessories, all in one place.


If you're got something to sell, this is your lucky day! From now until Tuesday, August 31 you can enter promotion code 2WD5OFF when placing your ad and receive $5 off any ad package! That means you can place your ad now for as low as $4.95! Get started now!
Features
A Helping Hand - On Saturday, June 27, Wally attended the 3rd Annual Art of the Car Concours™ in Kansas City, Missouri, while in Erie, Pennsylvania Carol Silverman participated in the Roar on the Shore bike rally.

Bike Club Reviews - Find out more about your local bike clubs and organizations and join one today!

Bike Night Reviews - Check out some of the area's best bike night hangouts!

Bike Reviews - Get the inside scoop on these incredible motorcycles we've had the opportunity to test out.

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

Product Reviews - Lightweight Camping for Motorcycle Travel by Frazier Douglass is a must-have book for those who enjoy motorcycles, travel and the great outdoors.

Rides, Rallies & Events Recap - Tommy Pittard was busy covering the 21st Annual Summer Blast Party in Cedartown, Georgia and the Dixie Bike Fest Summer Rally in Elko, Georgia. Stripe also logged several miles in the saddle to report on the 25th Annual A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa Freedom Rally in Algona, Iowa, Bike Week Oklahoma 2009 in Sparks, Oklahoma, as well as the A.H.D.R.A. Midwest Nationals Drag Racing right here in KC. Myself and several members of the Cycle Connections team held our second Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search at Winslow's BBQ in Kansas City, Missouri.


Readers & Their Rides - Meet some of our loyal readers to find out more about them and what they ride.

Scenic Rides & Destinations Reviews - Ride along as we take you on some of most scenic rides in America.

Writer's Block - Read some of the ramblings and thoughts from our talented team of writers and 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 brother Brad Ruel.

Safe Riding - Lots of great tips for helping keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down.


Spoke to Spoke - Louise tells us about her adventures with a rebel.

Tech Tips - Check out all these great tech tips articles that will help keep your motorcycle in top-top condition.

Veteran Riders - Tommy participated in the Gary Lemonds Ride for America Memorial Ride in Monroe, 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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