February 2010 e-Newsletter

FROM THE EDITOR

I don't know about you, but I've had enough of the damn ice, snow and cold weather and am ready to ride! According to the little weather icon on my desktop it's currently a sunny 9 degrees outside, so between that and my freshly snow-covered yard, I'm starting to think Punxsutawney Phil 's February 2 groundhog predication of another six weeks of winter may be accurate. If that's the case, the first day of spring on March 20 may feel more like winter than spring. Oh well, aside from moving further south, watcha gonna do?

Although it's too frigid to ride here in Kansas City, it's not too cold to hop in your heated cage with a few of your closest riding buddies and drive down to Bartle Hall February 12-14 for the All-American Invitational Motorcycle Show at World of Wheels. This is Kansas City's biggest and best motorcycle and car show, so you won't want to miss it. And while you're there, make sure to stop by the Cycle Connections booth to say hi and to meet some of our lovely cover models. On Friday evening February 12, our October 2009 cover model Jessica will be on-hand, and also make sure to stop by on Saturday and Sunday to meet Jamie, our February 2010 cover model.

This month's issue contains some great articles, so toss another log on the fire, grab a cup of hot chocolate, sit back and enjoy!

NEW ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

2009 Sucker Punch Sallys Custom Slim Bobber & Cover Model Jamie -
Several weeks ago I received a phone call from Jim Testerman, one of our long time readers. Jim told me he had recently won a drawing for a Sucker Punch Sallys (SPS) Custom Slim Bobber that was given away at the buffalo Chip Campground ...

2009 Sucker Punch Sallys Custom Slim Bobber -
Owner: Jim Testerman
City: Kansas City, Missouri

Jim Testerman and His 2009 Sucker Punch Sallys Custom Slim Bobber -
This isn't the first time we've shot one of Jim's bikes. A few years ago we featured Jim's all chromed Harley-Davidson Sportster on the cover of our April 2007 issue. This past month we finally had the opportunity
to shoot Jim's new bike...

Behind the Scenes with Jamie -
Jamie from Grain Valley, Missouri is our February 2010 cover model. Aside from modeling she is also a nursing student. Her ambitions include graduating with her Bachelors in nursing degree, volunteering in a third world country on a medical...

Liberty Touring and Riding Association -
I was invited by my friend Darrell Curfman to attend a recent meeting of a motorcycle organization of which he is a charter member. The meeting, combined with the group’s winter party, was held at Paul and Jack’s in North... By Stripe

6th Annual Christian Bikers Workshop - Kansas City, Missouri -
On Saturday, January 16, bikers of faith gathered in the Education Building on the campus of Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for the 6th Annual Christian Biker Workshop presented by the Kansas City Chapter...By Stripe

Xtreme International Ice Racing - Independence, Missouri -
The brand new Independence Events Center is the home of the C.H.L. Missouri Mavericks hockey team and also hosts concerts, basketball games, and other events. On January 2 and 3, fierce competition took place on the Events... By Stripe

Eight Hours from Omaha -
No, I’m not talking about the beach. I was surfing the net, checking out some biker sites I’m sure, when my spousal unit surprised me with “Let’s go to Omaha on the bike.” Not being sure I had heard what I...
By Eric “Phedup' Rossiter

Curing the Winter Blues -
Man, it's winter in Missouri, and it is the pits. The past few winters in the Kansas City Metro have been mild enough to ride all winter long, but this one has turned out to be less than favorable so far...
By Eric “Phedup' Rossiter

Women in Motorcycling History: Theresa Wallach-Part 1 -
At an age when some women might be content to play with grandchildren, Theresa Wallach was “playing” with motorcycles. In 1973, three years after the success of her book, Wallach sold her motorcycle repair shop in...By Louise Reeves

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