October 2010 e-Newsletter

ON THE COVER

On the Cover -- 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper and Cover Model Amanda

FROM THE EDITOR

As the 2010 riding season draws to a close here in the upper-Midwest, riders are scrambling to fit in just one more ride, rally and event before the cold weather moves in. I don't know about you, but when the average daily temperature hovers in the 70s, I think this is the best time to put on the gloves, chaps and jacket and hit the road. I'd much rather add and remove a few layers of clothing than sweat in 90-100 degree range. Therefore, unless you're a garage queen, pull your leathers out of the closet, fire up your bike and take advantage of this beautiful fall riding weather.

Our October issue contains several great articles from across the country, and our talented team of photojournalists did a great job of capturing these events through the lens of their cameras for your enjoyment. I'm sure you'll enjoy this month's issue, and make sure to check out next month's issue for even more great articles and photos!

Also make sure to keep an eye on our Local Rallies & Events and our US Rally & Event Locator page so you can participate in all the great rides, rallies and events!

WHAT'S NEW

Halloween Biker Bash - Ride on down to Sparks, OK October 21-24 for the last big biker bash of the year at the Sparks America Campground!

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!

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 – Birmingham, AL - Take a look at the rides, rallies & events in the Birmingham, AL and surrounding area!

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

NEW ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper and Cover Model Amanda -
Our October 2010 cover bike is owned by Bill Miller from Kansas City, Missouri, and this month's cover model is Amanda, who is also from Kansas City, Missouri...
By Mike Schweder

2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper -
Owner: Bill Miller
City: Kansas City, Missouri

Bill Miller and His 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper -
Our October 2010 cover bike is owned by Bill Miller from Kansas City, Missouri. I was introduced to Bill and his eye-catching 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper by Michael Blomberg, one of our studio photographers...
By Mike Schweder

Behind the Scenes with Amanda -
Amanda from Kansas City, Missouri is our October 2010 cover model. She was one of three finalists at our recent cover model search events at FUEL American Made Bar & Grill in Overland Park, Kansas...
By Mike Schweder

4th Annual Cruisin for St Jude - Birmingham, Alabama -
Friday, September 3 marked the start of the 4th Annual Cruisin for St. Jude fundraiser, which is a Cycle Connections-created and organized event we are very proud to be a part of...
By Lynn Reynolds

9th Annual 9-11 Tribute Rally and Ride - Gail's Harley-Davidson -
Thousands of motorcyclists gathered at Gail's Harley-Davidson in Grandview, Missouri, on the ninth anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks and to honor veterans...
By Stripe

Miracle League of Tuscaloosa Poker Run - Bessemer, Alabama -
On Saturday, August 21, the Southern Patriots RC, led by Bruce “Big Whiskey” and Greg “Duck”, hosted a poker run to raise money and awareness for the Miracle League of Tuscaloosa...
Lynn Reynolds

Ride for the Red 2010 – Overland Park, Kansas -
We cover lots of charity rides throughout the year, and the annual American Red Cross - Ride for the Red Poker Run is one of my favorites. Not only is this ride for a great cause, they always have a great turnout...
By Mike Schweder

35th Annual ABATE of Kansas Labor Day Rally - Perry Lake, Kansas -
Bikers who come to Perry Lake’s Paradise Point know how to party—all day and half the night. Many had to use different routes than usual to get there due to the closure of one of the main roads for bridge repair...
By Stripe

6th Annual Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally - Winterset, Iowa -
The Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally held annually in Winterset, Iowa was once again a lively party August 19-22 with this year’s theme being “Welcome to Our Jungle” and had the stages decorated in jungle vines...
By Doc Lonnie Blum

Demo Days at Worth Harley-Davidson - Kansas City, Missouri -
August 27 -28, 2010, Worth Harley-Davidson at Tiffany Springs & I-29 in Kansas City held its Harley-Davidson Demo Days. During the two-day event, Worth H-D hosted a Corporate Harley-Davidson employee...
By Eddy Danny

Shawn Fisher-Graves and His 2003 Custom Dropseat Hardtail Chopper -
I met Shawn at the recent Grand River Autumn Rally in Urich, Missouri, and he seemed like such an interesting individual I decided to feature him and his chopper in the Readers & Their Rides section...
By Mike Schweder

Day Tripping in the Rockies - Longmount, Colorado -
Anybody who rides has an idea of what a day ride is. For some it is a short scoot to the local watering hole to meet with friends, while for others it is riding all day from morning until evening, which is the category...
By Stan Purdy

Have GPS; Will Travel - Altamont, Missouri to Seattle, Washington -
For those younger in years, the title of this little adventure is a take-off of an old late 1950s-early 1960s TV series, Have Gun Will Travel, in which the main character, Paladin, travels the West...
By Jeff Hower

Defining Moments of a Motorcycle Trip -
Nowadays, by definition, a motorcycle trip is typically not something done simply for the utilitarian transportation reason of getting from point A to point B because you have to get there...
By Doze

Rural Exploration -
One of the things I enjoy doing when riding is what I call “Rural Exploration.” When taking rides through the more bucolic areas of my little state, Don and I stay on the lookout for abandoned houses and properties...
By Louise Reeves

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Mike Schweder
Editor-in-Chief
Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine

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