Cyclerides.com Weekly Update
6/15/11
 
Greetings Riders,
 
Looks like the heat is being turned up a bit for us here in the Valley. It is starting to feel like that big ole' hair dryer in the face effect that we all enjoy every year. Not only is the temperature inching up, but it is going to be a hot time at "Heroes Night" at the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night this Friday night, June 17th. I was planning on doing the second half of our recent trip this week, but I think this is going to be a big event that you might want to participate in. We have just signed Jesse McGuire and his magical trumpet to be a part of the festivities this Friday night along with a parade and special musical guest "Mogollon". If you haven't been to the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night yet, this would be a good one to come check it out. I know it is supposed to be a little hot that day, but the ride home will be great and I think it would be well worth the effort for this night. Here is what we are doing.
 
It is rare when we get to honor those who help us most and this is one of those opportunities. Plan to come to "Heroes Night" at the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night this Friday Night, June 17th where we will honor our Police, Firefighters and Military Heroes with a full lineup of activities and entertainment.
 
Schedule Of Events:
6:30 pm: Long time Valley favorite "Mogollon" will kick off the night with their high powered country rock.
 
6:30 pm: Display of "Homes for Wounded Warriors" bike built by Paul Teutal Jr. of American Chopper for Jared Allen.
 
7:30 pm: Parade will begin consisting of representations from the Police, Firefighters and Military. This will include Military Humvee, Fire Trucks, Bag Pipers, Honor Guard and more. Parade will begin in front of theaters and head West.
 
7:40 pm: Presentations from the stage including the singing of the National Anthem by 17 yr. old Heather Maze, Pledge of Allegiance by 4-9 year old children,
 
7:45 pm: 2 songs by internationally known trumpet player Jesse McGuire. You might remember Jesse from the 2001 World Series. He has also played at many sporting events including the Daytona 500, NBA Finals and at Ground Zero in New York in October 2001.
 
7:55 pm: Introduction of Jared Allen, All Pro defensive end of the Minnesota Vikings and founder of the Homes 4 Wounded Warriors charity.
 
8:00 pm: Mogollon will be back on stage to their 15 minute "Tribute to America" set. You won't want to miss this.
 
After the parade and presentations, the Homes for Wounded Warriors motorcycle will be wheeled inside Cactus Moon where you will able to get your photo taken with Jared Allen or one of many NFL, MLB players, UFC fighters and other celebrities.  that will be in town to support to help Jared raise money for his Homes For Wounded Warriors charity and to support the Jared Allen golf tournament taking place the next day. Forward this to all of your riding buddies. Let's show some great support for all of our heroes who help us every day.
 
Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors is a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of raising money to build or modify the homes of America's injured Military Veterans. H4WW helps to build or modify homes so they are handicap accessible and comfortable for our wounded vets. Homes for Wounded Warriors was formed in October of 2009 by the Minnesota Viking Jared Allen after he returned home from his USO trip to US Military Bases in the Middle East. Jared Allen was moved by the commitment, dedication, and sacrifices that our soldiers make every day to protect our freedom. He wanted to say thank you to every soldier in the only way that Jared Allen knows how. By embracing the conflict and making a positive life-changing difference in the lives of those who need it most, Jared and his H4WW will help make life for wounded vets just a little bit easier. Our mission is to provide financial assistance and support to our injured United States Military Veterans by building handicap accessible homes to suit their individual needs one wounded warrior at a time.
 
Click Here for this excellent 1 minute video of Jared talking about why he started Homes for Wounded Warriors. 

You can help the cause by getting your photo taken with Jared or other Celebs with the Homes for Wounded Warriors/Paul Jr. Chopper for $10.00. This money all goes to the charity. Meet some of your favorite sports personalities from today and yesterday including Larry Fitzgerald, Jim McMahon, Randall McDaniel, Johnny Knox, David Wells, Alex Karalexis and many more. 19 in all.
 
Go to the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night page for more details. Mesa Riverview is located at the Loop 202 & Dobson Rd. just 1 mile East of the Loop 101 next to Bass Pro.
 
Cyclerides.com Bike nights are soon coming to a close for the Spring season. So come by and have some fun before they end. There are only 2 more at Mesa Riverview with the last one coming next Friday night, June 24th. There are 3 nights left at Cyclerides.com Westgate City Center Bike Night with the last night being on June 30th. This Thursday, June 16th we have live music with the Harry McGraw band at Westgate from 6:30 - 9:30pm. You will really enjoy these guys.  
 
I look forward to seeing you this Thursday and Friday nights for bike night.
 

 
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Bike Nights
 
Every Thursday
 
Only 3 Nights Left!
The Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night will finish out the season with 3 more bike nights ending on June 30th. Ride in and enjoy the Live Music, Food and Fun before it ends. 
 
Welcome back to "The Times Square In The Desert". The Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night that has been a valley favorite for the last 2 years began again on Thursday, March 31st from 5-9 pm. It will run this season for 14 consecutive Thursday nights from March 31st and end on June 30th. Anticipation has been building for this year and we kicked it off with a record crowd of almost 2500 bikes on March 31st for another season of fun and entertainment. We hope to make this season as good as the last by bringing you different programming each week with Live Bands, Vendors, Displays and Special Events. We look forward to seeing you again this year. Don't forget to pick up your brand new Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night T-Shirt. You can also purchase them any time at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson – RideNow Powersports Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise. Click Here for Photos from bike night.
 
Restaurant Pick of the night!
If you haven't been here yet, try the Tuscan Oven for great food and their $8 pizza and beer special from 5-9. Plenty of space on their outdoor patio or their bar inside.
Also pick up the Tuscan Oven "Tomato" Card and receive 20% off all future visits.
 
Live Music:
6:30 - 9:30pm with the Harry McGraw Band.
 
Click Here to view the new Westgate Bike Night Web Cam. It Works Now! Page automatically refreshes every 10 seconds. Will be live every Thursday for bike night from 5pm - 10pm.
 
I would like to give special thanks to our Sponsors of the Westgate Bike Night.
Please visit their booths at the event and click their links below to learn more about them.
 
Petersen Johnson is a local Arizona law firm, whose attorneys have over 60 years of combined legal experience in Accident/Injury law and DUI/Criminal Defense law.  We have substantial experience in representing riders injured in motorcycle accidents.  Ron Petersen and Brad Johnson are involved in every injury case.  We discount our fees; never our service.  Please call us locally at 602-650-1200 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your local Harley-Davidson dealership and proud sponsor of the Cyclerides.com/Westgate Bike Night. We are located just South of 83rd Ave. and Bell Rd. Stop to see the latest 2011 HD motorcycles and to pick up the new Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night T-Shirt. 623-247-5542.
Curly's Customs is a full service Custom Paint & Body Shop for the motorcycle enthusiast. We refinish Harley Davidson and Metric motorcycles. Our goal is to provide high quality workmanship & materials at a very reasonable price. Curly's is located at 12030 N. 111th Ave. in Youngtown, AZ. 623- 977-0339. Stop by and see them at Bike Night.
 
T.E.A.M Arizona Motorcycle Training - "T.E.A.M. Arizona is the premier motorcycle rider education organization in Arizona.  We are dedicated to providing motorcycle education as a life-saving public service.  Through our passionate coaches and staff, we strive to deliver a FUN, safe, and consistent motorcycling experience to riders of all backgrounds and skill level.  T.E.A.M. Arizona is Your Road To Ride For Life."

I look forward to seeing you all this week at Westgate. Westgate City Center is located on the SE Corner of the Loop 101 and Glendale Ave. in Glendale next to Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.
 
Friday Nights
 
**The Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike NightLive Music this week with Mogollon 6:30-9:30pm
Only 2 nights left. Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night ends on June 24th.
 
Friday, June 17th is going to be a "Heroes" night honoring our Police, Fire and Military personnel. There will be a parade to kick off the night with special guest Jared Allen, All Pro defensive end from the Minnesota Vikings as well as many other NFL football players and other celebs. They will be there to help Jared raise money for his Homes For Wounded Warriors charity. Jared's passion is to raise money to build handicap accessible homes for our injured United States Military Vets. (See Jared's Video introduction) You will also be able to see the bike that Paul Jr. from American Chopper built "on air" for Jared's Home For Wounded Warriors. Pictures with Jared and the Bike will be available for a $10 donation to "Homes For The Warriors". With Mogollon playing and this special event, this is sure to be a big night at the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night on June 17th. Be sure to check out this great venue for a bike night this month starting on June 10th. I think you will really enjoy it.
 
Schedule Of Events for June 17th:
6:30 pm: Long time Valley favorite "Mogollon" will kick off the night with their high powered country rock.
6:30 pm: Display of "Homes for Wounded Warriors" bike built by Paul Teutal Jr. of American Chopper for Jared Allen.
7:30 pm: Parade will begin consisting of representations from the Police, Firefighters and Military. This will include Military Humvee, Fire Trucks, Bag Pipers, Honor Guard and more. Parade will begin in front of theaters and head West.
7:40 pm: Presentations from the stage including the singing of the National Anthem by 17 yr. old Heather Maze, Pledge of Allegiance by 4-9 year old children.
7:45 pm: 2 songs by internationally known trumpet player Jesse McGuire. You might remember Jesse from the 2001 World Series. He has also played at many sporting events including the Daytona 500, NBA Finals and at Ground Zero in New York in October 2001.
7:55 pm: Introduction of Jared Allen, All Pro defensive end of the Minnesota Vikings and founder of the Homes 4 Wounded Warriors charity.
8:00 pm: Mogollon will be back on stage to their 15 minute "Tribute to America" set. You won't want to miss this.
 
Only 2 nights left, this bike night ends on June 24th. This is really becoming a very fun night at a great venue for the East Valley. We will not be able to have the bike night on the first Friday of June. See new photos from this Bike Night. Be sure and check out the new Cyclerides.com Photo Gallery behind the band stage featuring 50 blown up photos from the Cyclerides collection and some large canvas photos from the Rusty Childress collection.
 
For 2 years I have been looking for a great bike night location on the East side that would be comparable to the Westgate location. There is only one location in the valley that has a setup like Westgate, but Mesa Riverview, located at the Loop 202 and Dobson Rd. has the next best venue available to host a bike night. I wanted a location that is new, clean, attractive, well lit at night, has plenty of places to go eat and have fun, and could create that critical mass of excitement in one location. This is private property, so the management has agreed to close the street for 2 blocks in the complex from Bass Pro to the theatre. This will be utilized for motorcycle only traffic and parking. The great thing about Mesa Riverview is that they have 3 GREAT restaurants on the 3 corners in the middle of the 2 blocks plus 3 more within a few hundred feet.
 
These locations are Toby Keith's Bar and Grill with 18,000 square feet of Restaurant, 85 Foot Guitar Shaped Bar, Live Music, Dance Floor, Tv's And Outdoor Patio And Beer Served In Mason Jars. 
 
Across the street from Toby's is the brand new 14,000 square foot Cactus Moon Sports Grill featuring 12 pool tables, Forty eight 65" plasma screen tv's, a huge bar in the middle, a dance floor and a Huge outdoor patio.
 
The other corner across from Cactus Moon is Matta's Grill & Cantina featuring 5,000 square feet, 2 floors of great Mexican food dining, a great bar, beautiful interior design and an outdoor patio.
 
Within a few hundred feet of walking distance from the street parking is Chili's and Famous Dave's. All of these restaurants will have Bike Night specials and are welcoming riders from all over the valley to a fun Friday night at Mesa Riverview located at the Loop 202 and Dobson Rd. in Mesa. There is also a Gyro shop at the end of the street by the theatre and a Yogurt shop next to Matta's.
 
CLICK HERE to see photos of these great restaurants.
 
If you would like to be a vendor at this bike night, email me at info@cyclerides.com .
 
I would like to give special thanks to our First Sponsors of the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night.
Please visit their booths at the event and click their links below to learn more about them.
 
Chester's Harley-Davidson - Your local Harley-Davidson dealer. See our display at Bike Night. Store location at 922 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa, AZ. 480-894-0404
Victory Big Dog Motorcycles of Mesa - Your store for Victory and Big Dog motorcycles. Visit our display at Bike Night. Store location at 833 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa, AZ. 480-668-7969
Victory BMW - Stop by 1717 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler to see our full line BMW touring motorcycles. We carry a great selection of apparel and accessories to complete your BMW riding experience. We have new Arai, Shoei and Scorpion helmets in stock. We just got our new Olympia order as well.
The Law Tigers - "If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, call 800-LAWTIGERS (529-8443) or visit lawtigers.com.  We know bikes, bikers, and the law.  The Law Tigers, Arizona's Injury Lawyers Who Ride."
 
I am looking forward to bringing some good fun to the East Valley riders and am currently adding the details to the page, but CLICK HERE to see some photos to give you an idea of how nice this property is and general information.
See you this week from 5-10pm.
 
Mesa Riverview is located at the SE Corner of the Loop 202 and Dobson Rd. Bike night location is next to Bass Pro. Follow the signs to cruise the Main St.
 
This Week
 
June 12th - 19th
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson Father's Day Appreciation. Stop by Arrowhead Harley-Davidson the week of Father's Day and take advantage of some of their promotions for Father's.
* Dad's get a $500 gift card with the purchase of a New or Used motorcycle
* Spend $100 in our Parts or Motorclothes Departments and get entered to win a FREE round of Golf.
* 15% Off Windshields and Seats.
* Sunday, June 19th our Harley Girls are offering a Free Bikini Bike Wash for all Dads! 10am - 3pm.
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson is located at 16130 N. Arrowhead Ftn. Ctr. Dr. in Peoria, AZ. 623-247-5542. www.arrowheadharley.com
 
June 12th - 19th
Tucson Harley-Davidson Father's Day Appreciation. Stop by Tucson Harley-Davidson the week of Father's Day and take advantage of some of their promotions for Father's.
* Dad's get a $500 gift card with the purchase of a New or Used motorcycle
* Spend $100 in our Parts or Motorclothes Departments and get entered to win a FREE round of Golf.
* 15% Off Windshields and Seats.  
* Sunday, June 19th our Harley Girls are offering a Free Bikini Bike Wash for all Dads! 10am - 3pm.
Tucson Harley-Davidson is located at 7355 N. I-10 E/B Frontage Rd. in Tucson, AZ. 520-751-3380. www.tucsonharley.com
 
June 12th - 19th
Chandler Harley-Davidson Father's Day Appreciation. Stop by Chandler Harley-Davidson the week of Father's Day and take advantage of some of their promotions for Father's.
* Dad's get a $500 gift card with the purchase of a New or Used motorcycle
* Spend $100 in our Parts or Motorclothes Departments and get entered to win a FREE round of Golf.
* 15% Off Windshields and Seats AND 15% Off Leather Jackets and Vests.
* Sunday, June 19th our Harley Girls are offering a Free Bikini Bike Wash for all Dads! 10am - 3pm.
Chandler Harley-Davidson is located at 6895 West Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, AZ. 480-496-6800. www.chandlerharley.com
 
Thursday, June 16th
Chandler Harley-Davidson Women's Garage Party. Do you know a woman who says, "I would love to ride a motorcycle, but..."? She can learn more about motorcycling at our women-only Garage Party. This is a FREE event that offers fun, beginner information for women with limited or even no background with motorcycles. Join us for one night of fun workshops and festive activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren't sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey. We will have raffle prizes, food and more! You must RSVP for this event. There is limited space, so gather your girlfriends and get signed up today! Chandler Harley is located at 6895 West Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, AZ 480-496-6800 to RSVP or email mhains@ridenow.com
 
Saturday, June 18th
Chandler Harley-Davidson 11th Anniversary Party. Help us celebrate 11 Great Years!
* 11am -12pm: Fashion Show - See all of our summer gear on the runway.
* 12:30 - 1:30pm: Tattoo contest with prizes for the winners. To Pre-Register email chdmarketing@ridenow.com
* 2-3pm: Bikini contest with cash prize for Miss Chandler Harley winner. To enter the Bikini Contest email chdmarketing@ridenow.com
* Baxter will be here from 11am - 1pm taking photos for free.
Music and announcements by DJ Ray.
 
Saturday, June 18th
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson Indoor Custom Motorcycle Show and Tattoo Contest. Beat the heat and ride your Custom Bike right into our store!
Best of trophies for Bike Show in various categories including: Chopper, Bobber, Rat Bike, Best Custom, Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Bagger, Most Original, Most Unique, Pre 1984 Old School.
Tattoo Contest: Win prizes for the best: Color, Black Ink, Chest, Arm, Back, Most Unique, Tramp Stamp, Best Motorcycle Tattoo, Most Detailed.
Live Music, Food and Bike Wash by the Harley Girls. Arrowhead Harley-Davidson is located at 16130 N. Arrowhead Ftn. Ctr. Dr. in Peoria, AZ. 623-247-5542. www.arrowheadharley.com
 
Saturday, June 18th
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson Hogs & Dogs. Come out and join us on our misted patio Saturday, June 18th at Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson. We’ll be grilling it up and enjoying FREE Food, Drinks and Live Music, from 11am - 2pm. Pick up lunch before or after your ride that day! For more information call 623-465-1122. Buddy Stubbs Anthem H-D is located at 41715 N. 41st Dr. in Anthem, AZ.
 
Next Week
 
Saturday, June 25th
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson Texas Hold 'Em. Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson will be hosting a Poker Tournament on June 25th starting at 12:00 p.m. Come on over and show us your best poker face, enjoy Live Music and be sure to grab FREE food and drinks from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We will also have a bikini bike wash, so bring your dirty bike and let Buddy’s girls clean it up for you! For more information call (602) 971-3400. Buddy Stubbs Arizona H-D is located at 13850 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022.
 
Saturday, June 25th
Superstition Harley-Davidson "Guns N' Hoses". Come spend the morning with the Apache Junction Police and Fire Department on Saturday, June 25th at Superstition Harley-Davidson. From 09:00am until 12:00pm, there will be fun for the whole family, including games, crafts, refreshments and demonstrations. Raffle tickets will be available for great prizes, with all proceeds benefiting the Apache Junction Boys and Girls of East Valley, Apache Junction Branch. Superstition Harley-Davidson is located at 2910 E Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ.  For more information please contact Superstition Harley-Davidson® at 480.346.0600.
 
 
Extras

Mid Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook. New Easy to remember Facebook address. Go to Cyclerides.com Facebook. Over 3100 FANS! Take a look at all the new photos posted on the wall. 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. Click the LIKE button!

I really don't know how illusions work, but this is a good one.  Click Here to View.

Stop Sweat Stains on your new hats!
Many of you know that I developed a product called Hat Saver several years ago. You spray Hat Saver on the outside of your ball cap or any kind of hat and it keeps the sweat from coming to the outside of your hat. This keeps the sweat stains off your hat and keeps it looking new. It is an amazing product and one that we certainly can use in our area. This would also be a great product for Firefighters, Police or Military that wear hats all of the time and have to keep them looking new. I am offering a 20% discount for Cyclerides.com newsletter subscribers till the end of June. Just put in the coupon code CR20 in the shopping cart. Click Here for 30 second commercial. Click Here for TV3 spot. Go to www.hatsaver.com to order.

This guy has some serious Junk to try this. Really amazing to pull this off. Click Here to View.

Video of the Week: This is a very heart warming story about a dog that was born with no front legs and how this family rescued him. Great story. This dog doesn't even know he is handicapped. Click Here to View. Click on the Video of the Week graphic on the page.

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Until Next Week,
Blessings and Safe Riding To All,
 
Barry Caraway
"The Road Is Yours - Take The Ride"
www.cyclerides.com

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