February 2012 e-Newsletter

ON THE COVER

On the Cover -- 2008 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber & Cover Model Jennifer

FROM THE EDITOR

Our February 2011 issue is filled with lots of great articles and photos, so if you haven't had a chance yet to check it out, make sure to logon now to see what you've been missing. This month's cover bike is owned by Mike Schweder (me) from Blue Springs, Missouri, and this month's cover model is Jennifer, from Independence, Missouri. She was the winner of our Cover Model Search at The Lake House Pub in Lee's Summit, Missouri. We ended up shooting Jennifer on my bobber for this month's cover when the motorcycle we were scheduled to shoot couldn't make it to the shoot.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all or our readers who stopped by the Cycle Connections booth at Gail's All American Invitational Motorcycle Show/World of Wheels. We had a great time visiting with everyone, and our cover models Shaunta' and Chelsey also had fun posing for photos with everyone and modeling on several bikes and a few hotrods. Make sure to check out our coverage of this event and all the great photos in our March 2012 issue.

Take care, ride safe, and make sure to get out there and enjoy this unseasonably warm winter!

WHAT'S NEW

Biker Optix - We're proud to welcome our newest advertising partner Biker Opitx to the Cycle Connections family. Biker Optix specializes in prescription eyewear for bikers. Make sure to check them out!

16th Annual Biker Sunday (4/15/2012) - Heart of God Fellowship is hosting its annual Biker Sunday service, targeted specifically at speaking to the hearts of bikers from all around the area

2nd Annual Spring Kick-Off Ride for Cancer (4/21/12) - Ride begins at The Jobsite Bar & Grill in Olathe and ends at Big Twin Cycles in Edwardsville.

Tougher Than Hell Poker Run (4/28/12) - Come join us for a 125-mile ride to raise funds for The Women's Refuge.

23rd Annual Bikers with a Mission Ride (5/6/12) - This is an annual ride to benefit City Union Mission.

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!

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

NEW ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

2008 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber&Cover Model Jennifer -
This month's cover bike is owned by our very own Editor-in-Chief Mike Schweder from Blue Springs, Missouri, and this month's cover model is Jennifer from Independence, Missouri...
By Mike Schweder

2008 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber -
Our February 2011 cover bike is owned by Mike Schweder from Blue Springs, Missouri. We photographed cover model search winner Jennifer, on Mike's bike for this month's cover...
By Mike Schweder

Mike Schweder&His 2008 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber -
Our February 2011 cover bike is owned by Mike Schweder from Blue Springs, Missouri. Below is some additional information about him and his 2008 Precision Cycle Works (PCW) Detroit Bobber...
By Mike Schweder

Behind the Scenes with Jennifer -
Our February 2011 cover model is Jennifer from Independence, Missouri. She was the winner of our Cover Bike Search at The Lake
House Pub in Lee's Summit, Missouri...
By Mike Schweder

Benefit Ride for Amber&Clint - Blue Springs, Missouri -
Around 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, approximately 60 riders, many riding two up, rolled into the parking lot at Side Pocket's in Blue
Springs, Missouri for a benefit ride to help cover medical expenses...
By Mike Schweder

2012 Polar Bear Ride - Blue Springs, Missouri -
Every year, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of H.O.G. schedules a January 1 ride referred to as the Polar Bear Ride. The name is often
appropriate, since frigid winter weather has normally...
By Stripe

7th Annual Christian Bikers Workshop - Kansas City, Missouri -
The 7th Annual Christian Biker Workshop was presented by the Kansas City Chapter of Cycle Disciples M/C on Saturday, January 7,
at the Education Building on the campus of Calvary Bible College...
By Stripe

MLB and SOB 2012 Eureka Springs First Ride - Eureka Springs, Arkansas -
About February while hanging out at one of the bike shows in KC, MLB and SOB motorcycle clubs along with the Swiss Holiday Resort –
Rodeway Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas...
By Doc Lonnie Blum

Danny Webb&His 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide -
Danny is a good friend, and a key part of the Cycle Connections team. Over the past year, Danny has covered several events for the magazine, and always helps work our booth...
By Mike Schweder

2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year: Nancy Sabater -
The Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 was passed following reports that cheap imported toys were tested and shown to have high
lead content. Its sweeping language allowed for banning the making...
By Louise Reeves

2011 Wreaths Across America - Milledgeville, Georgia -
A few months earlier I received an e-mail from Harvey Holloway of the Bikers For Christ informing me that The Wreaths Across America
ceremony would take place at the Georgia Veterans Cemetery...
By Tommy Pittard

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

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