October 2009 e-Newsletter

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On the Cover
On the Cover -- 2008 Big Bear Choppers Miss Behavin ProStreet & Cover Model Jessica.



What's New?
Dale's Cycle Gear - At dalescyclegear.com we strive to give you the best leather motorcycle gear at the best prices. Let us help you do what you love to do...RIDE!

Carl & Patty's 9th Annual Run with the Leaves - Join us on Saturday, October 17 for a fun filled day enjoying the beauty of the Ozarks, while on a dice run for charity in Warsaw, Missouri.

Halloween Biker Bash - Come enjoy the best Halloween party in America at the Sparks America Campground in Sparks, Oklahoma October 22-25!

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 Saturday, October 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 - In Athena, Georgia, Tommy Pittard covered the Hometown Hero Ride, and in Kansas City, Carol Diaz joined in for The Honor Run 2009 from - Washington D.C. to Southern California.

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 - This is our official "try it before you buy it" section, where we try out new products and give you feedback on several great motorcycle-related books.

Rides, Rallies & Events Recap - Wally, Stripe and I attended the 1st Annual Mid-Missouri Bike Rally in Urich, Missouri, and Stripe, Nichole and I also made our way out to Lake Perry Kansas for the 34th Annual ABATE of Kansas Labor Day Rally. Dr. Lonnie Blum made his way to Winterset, Iowa for the 5th Annual Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally and Stripe also rode along on the 8th Annual 9-11 Tribute Rally and Ride from Gail’s Harley-Davidson.


Readers & Their Rides - Meet our October 2009 cover bike owner Ginger Pennington & Her 2008 Big Bear Choppers Miss Behavin ProStreet.

Scenic Rides & Destinations Reviews - Ride along as Brad Gustin takes us on a Kansas Ghost Town Tour.

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 brothers and sisters.

Safe Riding - Check out Ryan Grassley's YouTube video and try your own hand at Parking Lot Slalom.


Spoke to Spoke - Louise gives us some great tips on Taking and Making Great Photos.

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

Veteran Riders - Make sure to take a look at all the great articles written by our veteran writers about veteran rides, rallies and 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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