Cyclerides.com Weekly
Update
4/3/13
Greetings Riders,
In the newsletter last week, I started it off with the line: “Ladies and
Gentlemen – Start Your Engines. . . Motorcycle Nirvana in the Valley of the Sun
is just about to begin”. At the time, I didn’t know how prophetic
those words were going to be. But judging by the first night of the Cyclerides.com
Westgate Bike Night last Thursday night, I
might have even underestimated the desire for riders to get out on their bikes
and take advantage of this beautiful weather we are having. Thanks to all who
showed up to make this one of the biggest non Bike Week crowds we have had in
over 3 years. The band was great, the weather was great and a good time was had
by all. It sure was fun to see everyone happy and back out on their bikes.
Click
Here to see some photos I took with my Galaxy
S3.
This week we will be one street to the North of where we usually set up as
there is a Hockey game on the same night. There will be on street
parking on 2 streets as well as plenty of overflow parking. There will be live
music with the Backstage Crew in the Fountain Plaza area. Should be a good time.
Next week we will be back in the normal location for the rest of the nights.
Thanks again for helping kick off the first night in GRAND style. Look forward
to seeing you this week.
Not only is bike night just getting started and will continue every
Thursday for the next 13 weeks, but Arizona Bike Week is beginning
with the Pre-Rally Days starting this Friday. Arizona Bike Week has continually
raised the bar for the last couple of years and from what I can tell, this one
is shaping up to be one of the best yet that should take it to the level of
being mentioned with some of the best Rally’s in the country.
The concert schedule this year is excellent featuring: Tonic – 4/10, Blues
Traveler - 4/11, Doobie Brothers – 4/12 and Third Eye Blind – 4/13 with Freebird
to close it out on Sunday the 14th. A Five-day pass to Cyclefest,
HandleBar Saloon and Vendor Village, April 10-14 is $45. Incudes: Admission to
Miss ABW Pageant, Harley Stunt Shows, Freestyle Jumper Shows, Tonic Concert,
Blues Traveler Concert, Doobie Brothers Concert, Third Eye Blind Concert, Ryan
Hurst “Opie” and Mark Boone Jr. “Bobby”, from the FX television series, Sons of
Anarchy, Special Appearance, Freebird Concert and all other Cyclefest
exhibitions, contests, etc. (sorry, too many to list). No Ticketing fees,
Management fees, Convenience fees, Processing fees, Shipping fees, Facility
fees, Service charge, Tax or Parking Fees. Total Cost $45 for all 5 days.
Bottom line is; we don’t like getting hit with a bunch of
add-on charges, so we don’t charge them. If you’d like to see for yourself, go
to www.azbikeweek.com.
And by the way, we also have single day passes available from $15 – $25. No
additional fees apply to those either.
I’ve been trying to come up with a good way
to purvey all of the Arizona Bike Week activities and other events going on that
week in one concise way. If I list all the events here, it just
turns into information overload. The fact of the matter is that there are so
many events going on at any given time, that you couldn’t possibly do them all,
so I just decided to list in the newsletter a few of the highlighted events over
the next 10 days. Simply go to www.arizonabikeweek.com/events.htm
and click on the tab of the day that you are interested. It is very
nicely laid out for you. You can also go to
the Cyclerides.com Event
Page to see some other non
Bike Week events going on.
In addition to the over 150 vendors that you will be available to peruse
over the 5 days at Cyclefest, other special events, the daily
concerts and entertainment, and the charity rides, there are a couple of
interesting events that stuck out to me.
Daily Shows – FMX Freestyle Motocross Extreme Stunt
Shows and Demos. Hottest extreme sport out there right now!
Daily Shows – Yo’ Face Stunt Show. 2013 Busted Knuckles
Tour, all Harley Stunt Show in the ABW arena.
Daily Events at the Hideaway in Cave Creek with lots of
activities.
Daily - Factory Demo Rides from Harley-Davidson,
Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Can-Am and Victory.
6 PM Wednesday – Miss Arizona Bike Contest in the
Handlebar Saloon.
8 PM Wednesday – Congratulations to Nick Trask, this
year’s Arizona Bike Week Hero award winner.
12:00 Noon Saturday – Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation
Baddest Bagger Bike Show at Cyclefest.
12 – 5 PM Sunday - Sons of Anarchy special appearance
with “Bobby” and “Opie”, sponsored by Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. Ride with them
from Arrowhead HD at 11:30 AM.
At this point, I am not even sure what events I am going to take in, but there will not be a lack of choices that is for sure. I also plan to
get a few aerial photos with the Bike Week photographer, so if you see a white
Cessna 182 RG with a red nose circling around that LOOKS LIKE
THIS, WAVE! It might be me.
Those photos will be shared on the Cyclerides.com
Facebook.
And most of all, please ride extremely Careful AND Sober. This
is the time of year that we all cringe when we hear that a bike has gone down.
Ride extra defensive, and if you have been over served, do us all a favor and
don’t ride at all. Think about your friends and loved ones before getting on the
bike impaired. We’ve all lost too many friends this way. There will be plenty of
cabs available. Discount Cabs number is 602-200-2000. Put it in your phone.
I look forward to seeing you all over the next couple of weeks both at the
Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike
Night presented by Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson and Ridenow
Powersports and the events of Arizona Bike Week.
Bike Nights
Spurs
Saloon Thursday Night Bike Night. Eastsiders!! You now have a great place
for a Thursday Bike Night. Spurs Saloon located at 2394 N Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ. has the PERFECT location for a bike
night. Spurs has a Large
outdoor patio with an outside bar and Plenty of motorcycle parking right next
it. And the really good news. . . The patio is located on the East side of the
building so it will be shaded from the sun in the late afternoon. Nick, the
owner is very motorcycle friendly and you will feel welcomed any day of the
week. He understands that good food and great service is important for any bike
night. On Thursday nights you can enjoy the music of Mogollon’s Duo “George and
Duane”. Show your Bike Key for 20% off food order - $4 Jack Daniels - $1.75
Domestic Bottles - $5 Pork Sliders. Raffles, Food and Drink specials, Designated
Bike Parking, Huge outdoor patio and GREAT entertainment! Stop by and check it
out, you will be glad you did. 2394 N Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ. Just 2 miles
South of 60 on Alma School Rd. Map.
Every
Thursday, March 28th – June 27th
Cyclerides.com Westgate
Bike Night this Spring being presented by Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson and Ridenow
Powersports. Bike Night
began Thursday night, March 28th with a HUGE crowd and will continue for a total
of 14 nights ending on June 27th from 5 pm – 9 pm. This Thursday, you will once
again be able to enjoy a party every Thursday night with Live Music, Vendors,
Restaurants, parking on Coyote Blvd. next to the fountains and Hundreds of
motorcycles to look at as they cruise by. This is the place to be on Thursday
nights for sure.
See Robby Gordon’s Stadium Super
Truck on display on Bike Night this week.
Live Music this week with
“Backstage Crew”.
Due to a Hockey game, bike night
will be moved one street to the North of where we usually are.
From the looks of things last
week, riders are ready to enjoy some great weather and get back on their bikes.
So grab your riding buddies and stop by to enjoy Live Music,
Restaurant specials and other special events along the way. Click Here for
Photos from the first night.
Here are the details for the
Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night presented by Arrowhead HD and Ridenow
Powersports:
Where: Westgate City Center, Loop 101 and Glendale Ave. SE Corner. Next to
Jobing.com Arena.
When: Thursday nights beginning March 28th – June 27th
Time: 5 PM –
9 PM
What: Bike
Night. Live Music, Food, Fun, Vendors, Motorcycles and Sturgis Style Cruising
down Coyote Blvd.
Thanks to our Presenting
Sponsors Arrowhead Harley-Davidson and Ridenow Powersports:
Your local Harley-Davidson dealership and proud sponsor of the
Cyclerides.com/Westgate Bike Night. Stop by and see the latest in what
Harley-Davidson has to offer. Speak to one of our trained sales staff about what
Harley-Davidson motorcycle would be right for you. We are located just South of
83rd Ave. and Bell Rd. 623-247-5542.
Stop by and talk to our staff at bike night or at one of
our many valley locations. We feature many brands including Polaris, Yamaha,
Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, Can-Am, BMW, Victory, KTM, Spyder, and Ski-doo. Click
Here for a list of our locations.
And to our Associate Sponsor
Curly’s Customs
Curly's Customs. Curly's Customs is a full service Custom Paint & Body
Shop for the motorcycle enthusiast. 623- 977-0339. Stop by and see them at Bike
Night.
Militec USA distributor
of Militec-1, MILITEC-1 is a synthetic metal conditioner that
lowers friction, reduces temperatures and increases performance, MILITEC-1
simply uses the circulating oil to reach the critical hot spots, bonding to the
metal surfaces within the machinery leaving the oil completely unaffected.
www.militecusa.com . See testimonial in Extras at
bottom of this
link.
Bike Night Restaurant Specials.
I have worked very hard to get the restaurants to come up with some
consistent bike night specials. I think they have stepped up very
well this year to offer some good deals. There will be restaurant specials all
season long that include offers from:
McFadden’s - 10%
discount on your bill when you show your M-class license on Bike Night. Plus,
bikers can enjoy regular happy hour specials, including $2 Bud/Bud Light Drafts,
$3 Wells and $5 Appetizers from 4-7pm.
Calico Jack’s Cantina - $19.99 Bike
Night Platters with Nacho chips, mini-chimis, onion rings and jalapeno poppers,
plus a pitcher of domestic draft beer. Enjoy 10% off your bill when you show
your M-class license on Bike Night.
The Shout! House - $9 Natural Black
Angus Burger, Fries, and Beer special ($15 value) and a FREE cover for 2 card to
come back on the weekend ($10 value) when you show your M-class license on Bike
Night.
Kabuki - Take 15% off when you show
your motorcycle license during Westgate Bike Night. Valid only during Westgate
Bike Night events. Dine-in only. Valid only at Westgate City Center location.
One offer per table per party. Not valid during Happy Hour and Reverse Happy
Hour. Cannot be combined with any other offers or rewards. Excludes alcohol,
tax, gratuity and gift card purchases.
Saddle Ranch - 2 chicken tacos for
$5.50*. Classic pints of draft beer for only $3*. Plus, bikers can enjoy regular
happy hour specials from 4-6:30pm with 50% off all appetizers and drinks. *Valid
from 6:30pm to 10:00pm on all Bike Nights, excluding event days when there are
concerts, sporting or other events at the Center, Stadium or Arena.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville - 10%
off entire food bill to anyone who presents their M-Class driver's license.
Plus, bikers can enjoy happy hour from 4-7pm with 50% off appetizers, $3 well
vodka, rum and gin drinks, $4 Landshark 20oz drafts and $5 Who’s to Blame
Margaritas.
This Week
Friday & Saturday, April 5-6
Chester’s
Harley-Davidson Backstage Biker Bash. Chester’s HD is back with their
popular Backstage Biker Bash to kick of Arizona Bike Week Pre-Rally Days. This year featuring the legendary 80’s hard-rock bands GREAT WHITE and
SLAUGHTER performing on Friday night! With 30 years of rock-n-roll under their
belts. These two rock-n-roll icons are guaranteed to put on an unforgettable
performance for NIGHT ONE of Chester’s 2013 BACKSTAGE BIKER BASH! NIGHT TWO of
Backstage Biker Bash explodes with NIGHT RANGER, one of the most successful
touring and recording bands of the 1980s! Chester’s concert venue at the
dealership features a large outdoor stage, bike parking, food, vendors, charity
benefit rides, contests, give-a ways, raffles, and of course, a beer garden.
Gates open at 5:00 P.M. / Show begins at 6:00 P.M. $15 night General Admission
or $20 for 2 night pass. Chester’s Harley-Davidson - 922 S Country Club Dr.,
Mesa, AZ 85210. For more ride and event details: 480-894-0404 or visit www.chestershd.com
Saturday, April 6th
Buddy
Stubbs 9th Annual Bike Week Bash. The Bike Week Bash has continued to be the
greatest pre-rally event of Arizona Bike Week, and 2013 will be no exception!
Event time is 12pm – 8pm. Admission is always FREE. Featuring: Two
Acre Miller Lite Beer Garden - Patron Margaritas - Bikini Contest - Great Food –
Vendors - Museum Tours - Ample Parking - FREE Shuttle Service. Live music will
fill the air all day from James Parks Band, North, Crown Kings, and Pete &
the ShortCummings! In addition one lucky person in attendance will WIN A
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® SPORTSTER® 1200 given away live on-stage! The event you don’t
want to miss! Buddy Stubbs is located at 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix, AZ.
Saturday, April 6th
Chandler
Harley-Davidson WFF MMA Cage Girl Contest. Do you have what it takes to be a
WFF MMA Cage Girl? Come find out Saturday, April 6th. Chandler
Harley-Davidson is hosting a Cage Girl Contest from Noon to 2 PM. COME VOTE FOR
YOUR FAVORITE! The winner will be an official Chandler HD Cage Girl during the
April 19th WFF MMA Fight at Wild Horse Casino. Ladies, it’s FREE to enter! To
sign up, email: mhains@ridenow.com . Chandler HD is located at
6895 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226. 480-496-6800.
Saturday, April 6th
“Colon”
All Angels. Colon All Angels - Ride a Bike, Save a Butt! Please join the
Colon Cancer Alliance, Chapter of Central Arizona, and the
motorcycle riders of the Valley in riding to raise money for the Blue Note Fund
that provides financial assistance to Colon Cancer patients currently in active
treatment. With your help, we can increase rates of screening, survivorship,
provide patient support, education, research and advocacy for those suffering
from this terrible disease. Colon cancer is PREVENTABLE,
TREATABLE AND BEATABLE!!!! Ride starts at Connollys in Cave Creek at 12:30 with
Lunch. $25 solo / $40 couple. First 150 will get a run pin! Ride fee gets you
Lunch at Connolly's and into Chester's Harley Davidson's Backstage Biker Bash
party/concert! To pre-register go to www.colonallangels.webs.com - Connolly's
Sports Grill, 2605 W Carefree HWY, Phoenix, AZ 85085. This ride is sponsored by
Chuck Franklin Law, Renegade Tap & Kitchen, Chester's Harley Davidson and
Connolly's Sports Bar.
Saturday, April 6th
Full
Throttle Poker Run. All proceeds benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for
Special Olympics Arizona. Registration will begin 8-9am at the Main
Street Park in Florence. SW corner on Main and 121 W. 22nd st. Enjoy a 160 mile
ride through Globe/Superior and back to Florence. Prizes for the best and worst
hands. Raffle prizes. $25 includes T-shirt, 1 pin and raffle ticket. $15
includes t-shirt.
Saturday, April 6th
Arizona
Rattlers Bike Night. Come to the game and watch Mrs. C. and I ride our
motorcycles onto the field with “FANG” just prior to the game. Ride
to U.S. Airways to see the hard-hitting, adrenaline-inducing action of your
World Champion Rattlers battle the San Jose Sabercats. Take advantage of this
bike night special and save $10 off any lower bowl seat. For tickets call
602-514-8383 and mention offer code BW046 or go to www.ticketmaster.com and reference the same code.
Game time 5:30 PM. Free motorcycle parking.
Saturday, April 7th
Harley-Davidson
of Scottsdale 2nd Annual Bike Week Blast-Off Party. Harley-Davidson of
Scottsdale Second Annual Bike Week Blast-Off Party! Is it OK to
break bad on a Sunday? If you’re a biker with a need to party, you bet it is!
Last year proved that the biggest, best and baddest party takes place on a
Sunday! This year we’re doing it up even bigger and better at our world-class
Demo and Training Facility, with the original and all-time favorite biker band,
John Kay and Steppenwolf, in concert!! Your generous host, Bob Parsons is
offering free admission to all riders, for this amazing party and concert! Just
show your motorcycle endorsement and your in! A Bob Parsons party needs little
explanation other than, DON’T MISS IT! Adult beverages, Go AZ Girls, live music,
food, fun and a chance to win a 2013 Softail Slim!! To register to win this
awesome bike, logon to: www.hdofscottsdale.com/win_a_slim. Drawing will
be held on-stage just prior to John Kay and Steppenwolf taking the stage (must
be present to win). Saddle up and get there - PLENTY of bike parking! Just in
case you need convincing, you can check out all the details at www.hdofscottsdale.com. Harley-Davidson of
Scottsdale - 15600 N Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale. 480-905-1903
Next Week
April 10-14
Arizona Bike Week. The staff at
Arizona Bike Week would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of you for
helping to make our event one of the fastest growing rallies in the country.
We are committed to showing you our appreciateion for your support
by continuing to bring a bigger, better party each year, while maintaining our
low, all inclusive ticket pricing. Arizona Bike Week 2013 is shaping into our
best year yet. You can make sure you receive all the latest announcements and
updates by signing up for our newsletter and liking us on Facebook. Our official
publication, the Guide to Ride is now available. You can pick up your free copy
from local bike shops and dealerships. Go to http://www.azbikeweek.com/events.htm for all of
the events and concerts for Arizona Bike Week.
Concert Schedule:
Wednesday, April 10th - Tonic
Thursday, April 11th – Blues Traveler
Friday, April 12th – Doobie Brothers
Saturday, April 13th – Third Eye Blind
Wednesday, April 10th
Peace Out
Prostate Cancer. Join us in the fight against Prostate Cancer! The event is in loving memory of Miss Arizona Bike Week 2012 Miss Shelley
Martin's Dad, James Martin and her Grandpa, Louis Rivetts. This ride is to honor
those who have lost their loved ones to prostate cancer. Together we can support
those who have fought and/or are fighting prostate cancer! Ride Fee: $ 25pp Ride
includes Free Wings at Hooters entrance into Arizona Bike Week Concert and
wristband for Dirty Dogg Party after 10pm ( Wednesday Only) , Stops include:
Hooters, Dirty Dogg Saloon, Renegade Tap & Kitchen, Harley -Davidson of
Scottsdale ending at Arizona Bike Week. Check in at Hooters day of from:
10:30am- 12:00pm. Last Bike OUT by 12. Last Bike in by 4:00pm.
Thursday, April 11th
Helping With
Horsepower. Join us as we ride and drive through the beautiful Sonoran
desert to raise funds to benefit Helping with Horsepower. The
monies raised on this ride will help fund vocational programs for KIDS here in
the Phoenix area utilizing the Helping with Horsepower curriculum teaching
life’s lessons while working HANDS ON building motorcycle projects. While on
this ride you will meet Diva Amy, owner and designer of TEAM DIVA and Laura
Klock, co-founder of Helping with Horsepower and Klock Werks Kustom Cycles.
Register from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. at Scottsdale H-D. Ride and Drive to leave at
11:00 A.M. from Scottsdale H-D. To register go to www.teamdiva.com. $25 per
person fee includes: Ride, Lunch at Peaks & Valleys, entrance into Arizona
Bike Week with Concert and entrance into the special Tune-Up Tent set up near
the stage (only for riders on this ride).
Friday, April 12th
5th
Annual Puttin’ for Pooches Ride. Benefitting Arizona Humane Society. Gear up and hit the road with the Arizona Humane
Society (AHS) Cruise the Valley’s scenic desert roads with other animal
lovers and motorcycle enthusiasts to benefit the 44,000 homeless pets AHS
cares for each year. The day will kick off at Chandler Harley Davidson
with a complimentary breakfast before hitting the open road for a picturesque
drive to AHS’s Campus for Compassion, where riders will receive an exclusive
behind the scenes tour and the opportunity to meet some of our adorable
adoptable pets. Following the tour, riders will cruise to Cave Creek for a
hosted lunch and raffle at the famous Harold’s Corral. The journey will conclude
with a trek of your choice to Cyclefest at WestWorld for free admission to the
festival’s activities including the Doobie Brothers concert! Registration
is $40 per rider and $20 per passenger and includes admission to Cyclefest,
breakfast, lunch, four raffle tickets and a limited-edition Puttin’ for Pooches
t-shirt and patch (while supplies last). Register now at www.azhumane.org/puttin4pooches . For more
information contact Page Englert at 602.943.7655 or penglert@azhumane.org.
Friday, April 12th
10th Annual East
Valley Firefighters Charity Poker Run. Registration 8am at Superstition
Harley-Davidson, 2910 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona.
Head out for this annual ride to benefit the East Valley Firefighters Charities.
$30 single and $50 with passenger. Includes pancake breakfast and entry to ride.
Pre-registration includes Shirt to first 500 and pin to first 750.
Saturday, April 13th
14th
Annual Torch Ride. Sponsored by Chester’s Harley-Davidson. Are you ready?
It’s back! Join over 1,000 riders for the largest police escorted
charity motorcycle ride during Arizona Bike Week benefitting Special Olympics
Arizona! Ride from Chester’s Harley-Davidson® to Cyclefest! Registration
includes a ride pin, ride bandana, pancake breakfast at Chester’s and admission
to Cyclefest and the Third Eye Blind concert. Pre-register online for $25 per
person at http://soaz.kintera.org/torchride or visit
www.chestershd.com. Register the day of the ride
for $30 per person. Registration is open 8:00am to 9:30am at: Chester’s
Harley-Davidson 922 South Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210. Ride leaves the
dealership at 10:00am sharp! Special Olympics provides every person with
intellectual disabilities a place of welcome, acceptance and the chance to be
their best. Help make a difference and ride with us in the Torchride!
Registration: 8:00 – 9:30 am (pancake breakfast) Chester’s Harley-Davidson, 922
S Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210. For more ride and event details:
480-894-0404 www.chestershd.com.
Saturday, April 13th
Hogs
For Heroes. Sponsored by Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. Registration from 8:30
A.M. – noon. Ride starts at 9:00 A.M. Come out and ride with The
Choir Boys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Enjoy a scenic ride thru the north
valley while supporting a great cause. The ride begins at Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson and ending at Cyclefest at WestWorld. 100% of the funds raised
at our events goes to the families of officer's who make the ultimate sacrifice
or sustain serious injury in the line of duty. This is a non-escorted ride, so
you can ride at your own pace. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a chance
to win some great raffle prizes! We welcome all type of motorcycles.
Pre-register at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson - 16130 N Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr
- Peoria, 85382 | 623-247-5542. Ride fee: $20/rider & $20/passenger (free
ride pin to the first 500 registered) Or register day of the event. Ride fee
includes one raffle ticket and admission to Cyclefest for the Third Eye Blind
concert!!
Saturday, April 13th
Saddle Up
For Kids Ride. Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. Join Scottsdale
HOG Chapter and HOGZ UC on a 235 mile ride through beautiful
northern Arizona mountain scenery, ending at Cyclefest at WestWorld. Proceeds
for this ride benefit Arizona Camp Courage. We will have special guest; Phoenix
Fire Captain, Ernie Lizarraga, who is making a great recovery after being
involved in the horrific March 25, 2010 motorcycle accident on Carefree Highway,
where a dump truck plowed into a group of bikes. He has always supported the
kids at Camp Courage and we are honored to have him assist with this awesome
ride and presenting the awards at the Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale tent at
Cyclefest at 6:30pm. Ride fee: $35 per person - Includes breakfast at HDOS,
ride, and admittance to Cyclefest for all the festivities and Third Eye Blind,
in concert! Registration and breakfast: 7 – 10am. Pre-register online at:
www.hogzuc.com. (free commemorative t-shirt and
pin to first 750 registered)
Saturday, April 13th
Heroes
Ride - Presented by Chandler Harley-Davidson. Registration and breakfast at
8:30 – 10:30 A.M. Ride leaves: 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 A.M. Come out to
Chandler Harley-Davidson for this scenic ride benefiting the MDA. Ride fees are
just $35 per rider and $20 per passenger (larger donations are always greatly
appreciated). Each registration includes entrance into Cyclefest at WestWorld
for the Third Eye Blind concert, as well as a pancake breakfast, lunch and two
raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes! Raffle will be held at the
Chandler Harley-Davidson tent at Cyclefest at 2:00 P.M. Pre-register online at
www.mdaevent.org/mdaheroesride or at Chandler Harley-Davidson - 6895 W. Chandler
Blvd, Chandler, AZ. The first 100 riders to register online will receive free
Heroes Ride memorabilia. For more information, contact Andrew Norwood at
480-753-9084 or anorwood@mdausa.org
Sunday, April 14th
2nd
Annual Crusaders for the Children "Child Empowerment Ride". Sponsored by
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. The final run of AZ Bike Week 2013!! Join the Crusaders for the Children, as well as Ryan Hurst “Opie”
and Mark Boone Jr. “Bobby”, from the FX television series, Sons of
Anarchy, to support Child Abuse Awareness Month. What better way
to awaken the community to recognize the plight of these little ones than with
the ROAR of motorcycles? Registration will start at 9am at Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson. At 11:30am Bobby and Opie will lead this fully
escorted ride to Cyclefest at WestWorld. This event will wrap up with the SAMCRO
members signing autographs, various raffles and Freebird, the final concert of
Arizona Bike Week. All funds raised at this event are used within the local
community to support child shelters, group and foster programs and events.
Pre-register online or at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson 16130 N Arrowhead Fountain
Center Dr - Peoria, 85382 - 623-247-5542 $25/rider and $15/passenger. Day of
registration $30/rider and $20/passenger. Fee includes breakfast, ride and
admission to Cyclefest.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 20, 2013
HOGS WITH
HEARTS Charity Ride. Scottsdale HOG Chapter presents its fourth annual HOGS
With Hearts Charity Ride to support MDA Summer Camp. Summer
camp allows kids with muscular dystrophy a rare opportunity to spend a week away
from their families in the cool pines on the Rim taking nature hikes, riding
horses, playing wheelchair soccer, attending a prom, and various other events
over the course of the week. It is a great time for all the kids and is it
an important break from their daily routine of dealing with muscular
dystrophy. Let’s help as many kids as possible attend camp!
Registration is from 8:30 to 10:00 with all bikes back by 3:00. We have a
great route planned – about 125 miles! Pre-registration is $25 (single
rider) and $35 (two-up) and includes a pin, ride shirt, breakfast and lunch for
each rider/passenger. Registration at the event includes pin, breakfast
and lunch. Pre-register by April 12 at www.scottsdalehog.com.
On-site registration also available (does not include ride shirt).
Everyone has a chance to win $250 in cash prizes. And don’t forget the
raffle prizes and share the wealth! Ride starts and ends at Harley
Davidson of Scottsdale, 15600 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. For info email
director@scottsdalehog.com
Extras
Mid Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook. New Easy to remember Facebook address. Go
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Until Next Week,
Blessings and Safe Riding To
All,
Barry Caraway
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