July 2010 e-Newsletter

ON THE COVER

On the Cover -- 2007 Big Bear Sled ProStreet Chopper and Cover Model Ashley

FROM THE EDITOR

June was a very busy month for the Cycle Connections crew, and July is looking to be equally exciting. We're also in the final stages of planning this year's ride to Sturgis, South Dakota for the 70th anniversary of the world's largest motorcycle rally. I'd have to look back through our previous issues; however, I believe I personally covered more events during the month of June 2010 than I have any other month in the history of our magazine. I'm not complaining because I really love what I do, and enjoy attending as many rides, rallies and events as possible, but it can truly wear a guy out. Maybe I'm just getting old? Hey…no comments from the peanut gallery!

This year's Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search events that we've put on at many of Kansas City's best bike night locations have been a huge success, and I want to thank everyone for coming out to see all the incredible bikes and all the beautiful women who have participated. This month's cover features Cindy Kelly's 2007 Big Bear Sled ProStreet Chopper and Cover Model Ashley, who won one of our recent cover bike and cover model searches, and we're currently in the process of setting up a photo shoot with another cover bike & cover model search winner for our August 2010. Our fifth cover bike & cover model search of the year will take place on Thursday, July 22 at the Brass Rail in Kansas City, Missouri, so all you beautiful women can start working on your tans and picking out your favorite bikini, and all you bikers can start detailing your bikes for a chance to be photographed for one of our upcoming covers!

Also make sure to keep an eye on our Local Rallies & Events and our US Rally & Event Locator page so you can plan out all of this year's rides, rallies and events!

WHAT'S NEW

Pro Summer Shootout Flat Track Racing – JULY 17, 2010 - Motorcycle racing on 3/8-mile dirt oval track. Pro Twins, Singles and Gary Bragg Memorial Vintage open races.

Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search at the Brass Rail - JULY 22, 2010 - Thursday, July 22 is the date, and the Brass Rail Restaurant & Bar is the location for our next Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search!

EagleRider Kansas City - The new Harleys just arrived and EagleRider Kansas City is ready to be the premier motorcycle and scooter rental company in Kansas City!

Harleys & Horses Bar & Grill - Come visit the Northland's Best Bike Night every Thursday from 5-9 p.m.

Hog Heaven Massage - You've gotta check out this new massage place in Lenexa, Kansas. It has a biker/cowboy- theme and I've tried it out myself. Very cool!

Lowlife Choppers & Hot Rods - Drop by the shop on Saturday, June 12 between Noon and 4 p.m. for our grand opening and our 1st Annual Car & Bike Show.

Rawhide Harley-Davidson - Come check out Kansas City's newest Harley-Davidson dealership!

Royal Enfield Kansas City - Experience one of the greatest traditions in motorcycling history in a whole new way. You now can buy Royal Enfield at Vespa Crossroads KC!

Cycle Connections 2010 Poster Calendar - You can now print your very own CYCLE CONNECTIONS 2010 POSTER CALENDAR featuring several of your favorite cover bikes & cover models!

Cycle Connections now on Facebook - Make sure to visit our new Facebook page and sign up as a fan to see images of our previous cover pages and check out our Girls of Cycle Connections photo album!

2 WHEEL DEALS ONLINE MOTORCYCLE CLASSIFIEDS - Buy and sell your new or pre-owned motorcycles, trailers, parts, accessories and apparel for as low as $9.95 per ad!

Local Rallies & Events - Kansas City - Check out all the rides, rallies & events in the Kansas City and surrounding area!

Local Rallies & Events - All - Take a look at the local rides, rallies & event in your area!

NEW ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

2007 Big Bear Sled ProStreet Chopper and Cover Model Ashley -
This month's cover bike is owned by Cindy Kelly of Kansas City, Missouri, and this month's cover model is Ashley
from Lenexa, Kansas....
By Mike Schweder

2007 Big Bear Sled ProStreet Chopper -
Owner: Cindy Kelly
City/State: Kansas City, Missouri

Cindy Kelly and Her 2007 Big Bear Sled ProStreet Chopper -
Our July 2010 cover bike is owned by Cindy Kelly from Kansas City, Missouri. Cindy's 2007 Big Bear Sled ProStreet
Chopper earned this month's cover by taking first place at our Cycle Connections Cover Bike Search...
By Mike Schweder

Behind the Scenes with Ashley -
Our July 2010 cover model is Ashley from Lenexa, Kansas. She won this month's cover by taking first place at our
Cycle Connections Cover Model Search on Thursday, June 3, at FUEL American Made Bar & Grill...
By Mike Schweder

2nd Annual Ride for the Victory - Grain Valley, Missouri -
The 2nd Annual Ride for the Victory was held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 to help benefit the Victory Junction Camp
Midwest, which is being built in Kansas City, Kansas and projected to open in 2011…
By Mike Schweder

Low Life Choppers & Hot Rods Grand Opening - Liberty, Missouri -
Although the Low Life Choppers & Hot Rods Grand Opening that was scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2010 was
rained out, there was still a good turnout for the event…
By Mike Schweder

Rawhide Harley-Davidson Grand Opening - Olathe, Kansas -
Just twenty miles south from the Kansas City, Missouri downtown loop; a new Harley-Davidson owner has set up
shop. Rawhide Harley-Davidson, formerly known as Central Harley-Davidson South, is the new show in town...
By Rob Smith

Worth Stock: Worth Harley-Davidson Grand Opening - Kansas City, Missouri -
On Monday, April 29, 2010, Worth Harley-Davidson, one of the Midwest's highest volume Harley-Davidson dealers
moved to a newer and larger location to accommodate their thriving business...
By Mike Schweder

2010 Grand River Summer Rally - Urich, Missouri -
Missouri’s “Mother of All Rallies” Kicks Off - I kept looking around and thinking I was in Sturgis…really! That’s probably
in part because of the large number of motorcycles and bikers, the top-notch sound stage full...
By Bruce Stimpson

2010 Birmingham H.O.G Annual Picnic – Birmingham, Alabama -
The Birmingham chapter of the Harley Owners Group had their annual picnic on Saturday, May 12, 2010, at the
Birmingham Race Course. It was a very, very hot Saturday…
By Lynn Reynolds

19th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show - Kansas City, Missouri -
I remember as a kid looking at my dad (Wally LaFond) and trying to figure him out. He was a salesman whose other
gig was racing bikes. Growing up, my brother and I would go to the track with him and watch him race...
By Bonnie Lafond

Cushman Scooters Rally - Sturgis, South Dakota -
Come play where the big boys play. With a come-on like that, who could resist? For more than 1,000 members of the
Cushman Club of America (CCA), that siren call drew them to Sturgis, SD...
By Ken Bingenheimer

Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search at Harley's & Horses - Kansas City, Missouri -
Our third Cycle Connections Cover Bike & Cover Model Search of the year took place on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Harleys
& Horses Bar & Grill in Kansas City, Missouri...
By Mike Schweder

Spike and His 2007 Custom Harley-Davidson Chopper -
I've known Spike and his brothers at Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) for years, and I finally cornered him long enough
to get an interview so we could feature him in the Readers & Their Rides section...
By Mike Schweder

Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge – Key West, Florida to Kenai Peninsula, Alaska -
Editor's Note: The following story is a look at the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge through the eyes of competitor, Dale
Galbraith - # 35....
By Lynn Reynolds

Dry Riders Saloon Owners Jim and Valarie Get Remarried - Birmingham, Alabama -
We rode out to Dry Riders Saloon on Saturday, May 22 to share in the joy of owners Jim and Valarie getting
remarried...
By Lynn Reynolds

Two Years Already? -
Well, Ladies, this month marks my second year with Cycle Connections. How am I doing so
far?...
By Louise Reeves

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