December 2010 e-Newsletter

ON THE COVER

On the Cover -- 2005 Custom Harley-Davidson Road King and Cover Model Chelsey

FROM THE EDITOR

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. With the recent sub-zero temperatures, it looks like Old Man Winter decided to rare back and kick us Midwesterners right where it hurts. If the temps could at least get out of the single digits it would be nice to squeeze in a few more rides before the real ice and snow hits.

On a more positive note, it’s that time of year for some of the larger bike shows, such as the All American Motorcycle Show/World of Wheels here in Kansas City. This is by far, the biggest and best bike show in the Kansas City area; drawing thousands of motorcycle and car enthusiasts every year. We always have our booth setup at the show, so if you live in the KC area, make sure to come check out the show and drop by the Cycle Connections booth to say hi and to meet some of the beautiful Cycle Connections girls!

Our December issue is bursting at the seams with several great articles and photos from across the country, so if you haven’t had a chance yet to check it out, logon now to see what you’ve been missing.

On behalf of the entire Cycle Connections team, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

WHAT'S NEW

Polar Bear Run - Employee Riders Assn. - Come join in the fun on January 1, 2011 for the ERA's Polar Bear Run!

Christian Biker Workshop - On January 15, 2011 you're invited to attend a free workshop on sharing the Gospel with motorcyclists.

2nd Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swapmeet - Don't miss the 2nd Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet; on Sunday, February 6 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, Kansas!

All-American Invitational Motorcycle Show at World of Wheels - February 11.13, 2011, come check out Kansas City's biggest and best bike show at Bartle Hall

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 Custom Harley-Davidson Road King and Cover Model Chelsey -
Our December 2010 cover bike is owned by Jack Hartman from Kansas City, Missouri, and this month's cover model is Chelsey, who is also from Kansas City, Missouri...
By Mike Schweder

2005 Custom Harley-Davidson Road King -
Owner: Jack Hartman
City: Kansas City, Missouri

Jack Hartman and His 2005 Custom Harley-Davidson Road King -
Our December 2010 cover bike is owned by Jack Hartman from Kansas City, Missouri. Jack’s 2005 Custom Harley-Davidson Road King earned a spot on this month's cover by taking first place at our...
By Mike Schweder

Behind the Scenes with Chelsey -
Chelsey from Kansas City, Missouri is our December 2010 cover model. She is a nanny and an ABA speech therapist. Her ambitions include furthering her modeling career and finishing school to be a speech language....
By Mike Schweder

17th Annual Teddy Bear Ride - Birmingham, Alabama -
Birmingham H.O.G. held their 17th annual Teddy Bear Ride to Children’s Hospital on Saturday, November 6, with Rider’s Harley-Davidson in Trussville as host for the event. Registration started at 8 a.m., and the ride...
By Lynn Reynolds

22nd Annual Toys for Tots Ride - Rawhide Harley-Davidson-Olathe, Kansas -
The Christmas spirit was apparent on Sunday, November 7, as motorcycles bearing loads of toys arrived at Rawhide Harley-Davidson in Olathe, Kansas, for the 22nd Annual Toys for Tots Ride...
By Stripe

32nd Annual Saints Toy Run - Huntsville Alabama -
And “dad-gum-it,” we actually got to make this one. This toy run is on the same weekend as the toy ride the Harley people do, but this year we realized that the ride itself was on Sunday, so we could do both...
Lynn Reynolds

Knowbtown Cycle – Kansas City, Missouri -
There are several independent motorcycle shops in the Kansas City area, and even more that have shut down over the past few years, but how many shops do you know of that are actually expanding and growing...
By Mike Schweder

18th Annual Ralph Waynes Backyard Nationals - Kansas City, Missouri -
For the last 18 years, the first Saturday in October, a chrome and leather unnatural phenomenon takes over a Southeast Kansas City neighborhood: Ralph Wayne’s Vintage Backyard Nationals, a grassroots bike show...
By Bonnie LaFond

9th Annual Lone Star Rally - Galveston Island, Texas -
For four days in November, the rumble of motorcycles overtakes the crashing of waves rolling on the shores of Galveston Island, Texas. This year was the 9th annual Lone Star Rally ...
By Dave “Double D” Davidson

Biker Halloween at Sparks America - Sparks, Oklahoma -
Based on the forecast, I was not optimistic about the weekend weather for the annual Sparks America Halloween bash, but I knew that it would be a good party, rain or shine. When I arrived late Thursday afternoon, the wet...
By Stripe

Guys Night at Blue Springs Harley-Davidson -
You’re always hearing about ladies night here, and ladies night there; however, on Thursday evening November 11 the folks at Blue Springs Harley-Davidson decided to try something different and invited the guys...
By Mike Schweder

California Dreaming…and Riding -
Coastal fog hung over Venice Beach, as it had for a couple of days now, as our group mounted the iron steeds provided to us by EagleRider for this four-day media tour up the California coast and points inland...
By Ken Bingenheimer

Please Be Safe Out There -
As a motojournalist, I am constantly scouring the internet in search of ideas for articles. I get two daily alerts into my Google mail plus have subscription notices to a couple of forums. The email alerts...
By Louise Reeves

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

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