Cyclerides.com
Weekly Update
3/3/10
Greetings Riders,
Ahhh! It is finally March. Could be
one of my favorite months of the year, because this means we are on the doorstep
of some of the best motorcycle riding of the year. We will soon
start seeing temps in the high 70's and low 80's and with all of the rain we
have had this spring, the desert should soon be bursting with green on the
mountains and yellow wildflowers. I can hardly wait. Two of my favorite
routes for wildflowers are the road to Bartlett Lake and the route to Tortilla
Flat. Both excellent rides for wildflower viewing near the valley area.
Another reason I like this time of
year is that the evening riding weather will start getting good and bike nights
will start to pop up throughout the valley. One popular bike
night will be starting again soon. In association
with Cyclerides.com, the much-anticipated Westgate Bike
Night returns to the Fountain Plaza
March 18th, running until June
24th, every Thursday from 5-10 pm. I'm sure a lot of you made the ride to Westgate last year
to experience the lights, video and action at Westgate City Center in
Glendale next to Jobing.com arena. If you haven't been there, make plans to take
a ride and be a part of this one of a kind bike night in the West
Valley.
This year we will feature guest
Motorcycle Builders, Live Music, Motorcycle Video Programming on the giant
30'x50' video screen, Restaurant Specials and PLENTY of Eye Candy as well. Over
1000 motorcycles made their way through Westgate City Center every
Thursday night last year with 1500 showing up to close out the season on the
last night. All riders are welcome, every brand was represented last year. But
you don’t have to have a bike to enjoy the show (or the specials). So join us
for our second season of Westgate Bike Night. We guarantee it’s a good
time. Save the date,
Thursday, March 18th to ride to Westgate City Center for the opening night. We
also have a very special guest and presentation for you on March 25th as
well.See you there! Click Here for Details and photos from
last year.
Another reason my blood starts pumping a little
extra this time of year is that Arizona Bike Week is now just a
little over a month away. I don't care who you are or what you ride, it is just
cool to see all of the bikes on the road throughout the valley during Arizona
Bike Week. All of the charity rides, parties, events and things to do and see
make for a great week for the motorcycle enthusiasts for sure. This year, ABW
moved the date back a couple of weeks so that they didn't compete with NASCAR. A
good idea. Pre-Rally days start on April 9th, with Cyclefest at Westworld
opening on April 14th.
I had asked Arizona Bike Week to send me some
bullet points so that I could write up a little overview of
the festivities that you could look forward to. But they did such a good job in
putting it together, I am just going to print it as it was given to
me.
Arizona Bike Week 2010
Update:
March 3rd, 2010
Arizona Bike Week 2010 is just
over five weeks away and it's shaping up to be quite a party.
Starting April 9th are some of the biggest pre-rally bashes ever. Chester's
Harley Davidson will be throwing their fourth annual Backstage Biker Bash
featuring Jackyl on Friday night and The Marshall Tucker Band Saturday. Hacienda
Harley Davidson will be having their annual Kick Start Party, Friday night. And
Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson's annual Biker Bash featuring Harry Luge Jr. is
Saturday night. These are just a few of the rockin' parties going on around town
during pre-rally days. Check azbikeweek.com for a complete
list of events.
Starting Wednesday, April 14th,
Cyclefest opens and WestWorld in Scottsdale is THE place to be! The entire site
has been redesigned this year to make it the best event yet. Everyone who's
anyone in the biker world will be out there. In addition to all the hottest
vendors, there'll be a huge array of entertainment and activities throughout the
venue. Whether you want to see the latest in parts and accessories or try your
aim at dunking a scantily clad girl in some cold water, there's something for
everyone.
Arizona Bike Week continues to
work hard to go easy on your wallet. Cyclefest tickets are just $50 online for a
week long pass or just $18 online for a single day pass. That price gets you
into all the daily activities plus a concert each night. This year's lineup is
bigger, better and more diverse than ever, with the addition of ABW's first ever
country star. In the true "go big or go home" fashion that is Arizona Bike Week,
it's not just any country star but the hottest young act around, Dierks
Bentley! You rockers don't have anything to worry about though. You
haven't been forgotten. Vince Neil will be there pounding out all those classic
Motley Crue tunes, as well as Ratt and George Thorogood and the Destroyers. You
can see all these headliner acts plus all the hottest local bands for just fifty
bucks online at azbikeweek.com!
The number of tent camping and
RV spaces has been doubled in response to last year's early sellout. This offers
an economic and safe way for Arizona Bike Week patrons to enjoy all the
festivities without having to worry about getting on two wheels at the end of
the night. Visit azbikeweek.com to reserve your
spot today!
So there you have it, Arizona Bike Week is
ramping up and ready to roll. I for one am looking forward to
getting out and enjoying the week. I will have more details each week to
keep you up to speed with what will be going on and what not to miss.
Would you guys like a little preview
of the Miss Arizona Bikeweek contestants? Or you girls, why not try
out? Thursday, March 4th, Arizona Bike Week will be at
Billet Bar from 7-10pm for the
Miss Arizona Bike Week signup party. Come support the girls, hang with
friends and enjoy the fun. The Billet is located in Old Town Scottsdale at 3752
N. Scottsdale Rd.
Rocky
Point Rally Update!
There has been some confusion,
but as of yesterday, it is now official.
The date for the 10th Anniversary Rocky
Point Rally is November 4-7, 2010.
Highlights This Week
First Friday Night of Every
Month!
March 5th this month.
Riders have been asking for something to do on a
Friday night for a long time and it is finally here.
Features 4 Beer Gardens
located throughout the 2 blocks and 4 Live Band Stages and
vendors.
Saturday, March 6th
Have you ever wondered how much horsepower you
have when you are fully
loaded and trying to pass those cars on a
slow 2 lane road? It seems like never enough!
FREE Baseline
Run on our Dyno and FREE Food and Live Music
Bike Nights
This Week
Wednesday Night
NEW!! Every
Wednesday.
Wednesday
Bike Night at Legends Bar & Grill in Scottsdale. (Formerly
Brokers). Have you ever wished you could walk in to the real life Cheer's Bar
from the TV Show?? For me, Legends is about as close as I will get. This is
one of my favorite places to stop in North Scottsdale any day of the week. They
are VERY motorcycle friendly with parking blocked off every day and extend their
specials from Bike Night through every day of the week.
Enjoy these biker specials:
$5 wings and sliders
$5 well drinks and house
wine
$2.50 beer in the bottle
Free soft drinks
Brokers is under new ownership and is now called Legends Bar and
Grill. It is the same fun place with great food and atmosphere.
Wednesday is Bike Night, but the new owner is welcoming the motorcycle riders
all the time with specials everyday just for riders. Legends is
conveniently located on the SW Corner of Frank Lloyd Wright and Scottsdale Rd.
Motorcycle parking available every day. Stop by
Legends this coming Wednesday night and see what I mean. Make Legends a
stop for your charity ride.
Thursday Night
The Bike Night At The Billet Bar. The
Billet Bar is the place to be for the Summer nights and weekends. Set on the
patio and watch the action. Voted "BEST
BIKER BAR IN PHOENIX" by New Times.
There is no better place to watch all
the Bikes ride down Scottsdale road than from The Billet Bar
Patio. The Billet is ALWAYS packed with bikes Every Day. Stop by
and take a look at the New Flamed Booths on the Paradise Patio. The new bars front and rear provide
spacious seating, fresh air atmosphere, perfect temperature and courteous staff.
The food is amazing and always the latest in cold libations await. You can sit
at the back bar and watch your favorite TV on any of the seven big inch
televisions. Play pool, listen to the latest music and socialize. The front
patio seats over 75 people and is perfect for people watching on Scottsdale Rd.
The Billet Bar is located on 3752 N. Scottsdale Rd. Check it out this Thursday
night and all weekend long. Info: at 480-941-1876. Click Here for the New
Billet Bar Page with pictures.
Every Saturday
NEW!!
Looking for a good quick ride destination or
a great place to meet up with your group for a ride? Grab lunch before you go! Every Saturday from 11am - 2pm head to
Chester's Harley-Davidson for the "Party On The
Patio".
** Enjoy FREE BBQ Burgers and Dogs
with all the fixins',
** Live Music this week
with Dok & Gal
** Outdoor Sidewalk Sale 9:30am -
4:30pm. Great Deals to be had on some inventory reduction!
** Pool Tournament: First Place $50
Chester's Gift Card. 2nd Place a $25 Gift Card.
** Guess the horsepower contest.
$25 Chester's Gift Card to the winner.
Park under the patio, hang out with
other riders, meet new friends and DEMO a brand new Harley-Davidson. Good times
to be had by all. The Party on the Patio will be happening EVERY Saturday at
Chester's Harley-Davidson located at 922 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa, AZ.
480-894-0404.
This Week
First Friday Night of Every
Month!
March 5th this month.
Motorcycles On Main St. in Mesa Sponsored by
Chester's Harley-Davidson. Riders have been asking for something to do on a
Friday night for a long time and it is finally here at least once
per month. Last month over 400 riders came out to downtown Mesa for a fun time.
Ride to downtown Mesa the first Friday of every month for the Downtown Mesa
"Motorcycles On Main St." Cruise Main St. and enjoy Sturgis Style parking on the
inside lanes. Park and show off your bike. Also ride up to where PhotoGraphic
Lee will be doing "Bike Portraits On Main Street". The night will feature 4 Beer
Gardens located throughout the 2 blocks and 4 Live Band Stages. Be sure
and check it out this month on Friday, March 5th to join in
on the motorcycle fun in Downtown Mesa from 6pm - 10pm. Downtown Mesa is located
Just East of Country Club Dr. on Main St. Ride in with Chester's HD. Meet
at the dealership at 6pm located at 922 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa. Ride leaves
at 6:30pm and ends at the Chester's Booth on Main St. Reserved Motorcycle
Parking on the Main St. See Ya There! Click Here for photos from last
month.
Saturday, March 6th
Have you ever wondered how much horsepower you
have when you are fully loaded and trying to pass those cars on a slow 2 lane
road? It seems like never enough! But now you
can find out how much you have and where you need to be to get around those cars
in plenty of time. Stop by Chester's HD on Saturday, March 6th for a
FREE Baseline Run on our Dyno and let us tell you how much
Torque and Horsepower your motor is producing. While you are there, enjoy
FREE Food and Live Music at the "Party on the Patio". Take
part in the "Guess the horsepower on the turbo V-Rod contest". The person that
guesses closest to how much horsepower and torque gets a $25 Chester’s gift
card. Stop by Chester's Harley-Davidson from 10am - 3pm on Saturday, February
6th for all of the fun. Chester's HD is located at 922 S. Country Club Dr. in
Mesa, AZ. 480-894-0404.
Saturday, March 6th
"Colon
All Angels" Motorcycle Run. On March 6, 2010 we will be holding a Motorcycle
Run with all proceeds going to the Colon Cancer Alliance. The ride
will start at Joeta's Leather, 433 W Main St, Mesa, AZ. Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. with
kickstands up at 12:00 p.m. Anyone pre-registering will be
given 2 free raffle tickets to be used at the Angels Appreciation Party at Post
2 as a thank you for doing so. Your
registration includes the day of riding, a meal ticket redeemable at American
Legion Post 2 at the Angels Appreciation Party and a night of fun with old
friends and new, along with some awesome music provided by Steel
Solace. If you can't ride with us and
would like to attend the Angels Appreciation Party, there is an option on the
Pre-Registration page for $10.00 for dinner and live music only. Also you can
pay at the door to join the party and fun! PUBLIC WELCOME!! All proceeds will
benefit Colon Cancer Alliance, both locally and nationally. See the web site http://colonallangels.webs.com/ for
more information and other ways to donate. http://www.ccalliance.org/notalone_buddy.html
for research and treatment.
Saturday, March 6th
3rd Annual
Car and Motorcycle Show. Presented by American Legion Post 35. All proceeds
to benefit The Veterans Assistance Programs. Registration from
7:30am to 11:30 am. Takes place at the American Legion Post 35 located at 2240
W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, AZ. Judging at Noon. Trophies at 1:00 pm. Food,
Beer Garden, Music. Free Admission. Entry Fee: $15.00 per vehicle. Vendor Spaces
$20 for a 10x10. More information contact Justin Phillips at 602-570-0881. Or
John Lundquist at jlundquist@cox.net .
Saturday, March 6th
Phoenix Teen Challenge
3rd Annual Bike Run. The run's proceeds go to the men at Teen Challenge.
Teen Challenge is a non-profit organization that fights addiction
in men, women, and youth throughout Arizona. We are committed to changing the
community one life at a time. Registration and Breakfast at 8am. Run begins at
9am. Start at Greater Phoenix Teen Challenge, 1515 W. Grand Ave., Phoenix.
End at Christian Life
Ranch, 47819 Figs Springs Road, Phoenix. $25 per bike includes breakfast and
t-shirt. More information at allen@azteenchallenge.org .
Sunday, March 7th
Liberty
Wildlifes 3rd Annual Born To Be Wild Motorcycle Run. We've gone to the
north, we've gone to the west and now we are headed to the east and hope you
join us!! Ride starts at Logans Valley Motorcycles 1440 W.
Main st Mesa and ends at the Riverbottom Saloon for burgers at Riverbottom 2501
N. Highway 79 in Florence. Sign up/Ride from 10-11 am. Last bike in by 2pm.
First 100 registered riders receive Born to Be Wild Pin. $20 per person. includes Meal, Music, Raffle
Ticket, and Grab Bag. 50/50, Live Auction and more. Live animals on display for you to see where your funds are
going and a special surprise at the end. Contact Melissa or the Ladies of Liberty Wildlife at
480-998-0230.
Next Week
Wednesday, March 10th
Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson Garage Party Event. Attention Women!! You are
invited to a Garage Party Event at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. This is Girls
Night Out! For Women, by Women. No riding experience required.
What is a Garage Party? Garage Party events are women-only
social events hosted by H-D dealerships after hours that offer hands-on tips and
seminars on motorcycling basics. Try on all the latest motorcycle safety gear
like leather jackets, helmets, boots, riding gloves and more. Learn How to Pick
Up a Bike: Learn the proper technique for lifting a bike off the ground, and
practice it with one of our motorcycles. Sit on the motorcycles to see which
ones you like the most. Learn how to customize a motorcycle to fit your personal
style, and see how Fit Shop can tailor a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to fit you.
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson will be hosting this event on March 10th from 6 to
8pm. This is a FREE event for women. Food and drinks will
be provided along with raffle prizes and gift bags. You must RSVP for this
event by calling: 520-237-3913 or e-mail mpeebler@ridenow.com. Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson is located at 16130 N. Ftn. Ctr. Dr., Peoria, AZ.
Thursday, March 11th
Chandler Harley-Davidson
Garage Party Event. Attention Women!! You are invited to a Garage Party
Event at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. This is Girls Night Out! For
Women, by Women. No riding experience required. What is a Garage
Party? Garage Party events are women-only social events hosted by H-D
dealerships after hours that offer hands-on tips and seminars on motorcycling
basics. Try on all the latest motorcycle safety gear like leather jackets,
helmets, boots, riding gloves and more. Learn How to Pick Up a Bike: Learn the
proper technique for lifting a bike off the ground, and practice it with one of
our motorcycles. Sit on the motorcycles to see which ones you like the most.
Learn how to customize a motorcycle to fit your personal style, and see how Fit
Shop can tailor a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to fit you. Chandler
Harley-Davidson will be hosting this event on March 10th from 6 to 8pm.
This is a FREE event for women. Food and drinks will be
provided along with raffle prizes and gift bags. You must RSVP for this
event by calling: 520-237-3913 or e-mail mpeebler@ridenow.com. Chandler Harley-Davidson located at 6895 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ.
Friday and Saturday, March 12th -
13th
1st Annual Duane
Ellsworth Post 129 Extravaganza. Bare, Broncs & Bulls Car & Bike
Show. Featuring Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Vintage Fair, Barrel
Racing, Gymkhana and a special appearance by Country Artist Michael Peterson.
Park Gates are open Friday 5PM -10PM, and Saturday 9AM – Midnight. Queen
Creek Horseshoe Park, 20464 East Riggs Road. See
Flyer for all details.
Saturday, March 13th
2nd Annual
Renegade Classics Outlet Store Customer Appreciation Party. Come party with
your friends at Renegade Classics from 9am - 4pm, Saturday, March 13th!!
Free Barbeque Lunch, Tons Of Vendors, Hourly Giveaways, Bike
Blessings from Pastor Jeff, Bikini Bike Wash courtesy of the Dirty Dogg
girls and 15-50% off most items with tons of winter
closeouts. Leather chaps & jackets - 25% Off. Harley Davidson
Boots - 15% Off. Helmets - 15% Off. Winter Gloves - 30% Off. Ladies Bling
Belts - 20% Off. SEWING - 50% Off All Day. Join us for a Fun Filled Saturday.
Renegade Classics is located at 3102 E. Cactus Rd. in Phoenix, AZ. 602-595-9597.
www.renegadephoenix.com .
Saturday, March 13th
Abby's Angel
Ride. Join us for Abby's Angel Ride to raise money for services and programs
benefiting children in Arizona with Down syndrome. Ride begins at
Toso's Sports Bar & Grill located at 2401 W. Union Hills Dr. Registration
Begins at 8am. Ride starts at 10am. All vehicles welcome to participate. BBQ
Lunch at Roadrunner Steakhouse & Saloon begins at Noon. $20 Singles, $30
Doubles. Includes Ride Pin, Breakfast and BBQ Lunch, Raffle Prizes, Poker Run,
Entertainment, Ride Ends at 4pm. More information contact Wes Keyes.
602-820-8267. www.abbysangelride.org .
Saturday, March 13th
Charity
Motorcycle Run to Benefit Angels on Call. Sponsored by Stardust Building
Supplies. We provide no cost home repairs to low/fixed income home
owners in the Phoenix Metro area. Our typical recipient is in the 100% poverty
level. Therefore, leaving little to no room for home repairs. Aging adults and
families with small children are our primary homeowner. If a water heater goes
out, we will buy a new one (hopefully donated) and install it for
free.Registration starts at 9am at Stardust located at 1720 W. Broadway Rd.
in Mesa, AZ. Refreshments will be served. 1st 150 registered riders receive
T-Shirt and Ride pin. $20 Single, $5 passenger. Raffle Tickets. Last card in at
2:30pm. More information at 480-233-5108. www.angelsoncall.org .
Extras
Take a look at all
the new photos posted on the wall. I invite you to post a picture of
yourself by a sign or landmark from a trip you have taken, or a picture of you
on your motorcycle. Or just share your favorite ride with 1600
other motorcycle
enthusiasts.
If you are
not on Facebook, you can still view the page, but you will not be able
to post. There will be a link there for you to sign up for Facebook if you
are inclined.
Video of the Week:
In light of our dubious political climate right
now, I thought this video is a perfect example of the spin that we see in
Washington DC. This is too funny. Click on the Video of the Week graphic
on the page. Click Here to View.
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