Cyclerides.com Weekly Update

9/12/12

Greetings Riders,

Well, it looks like my intentions turned out to be bigger than my abilities this week. My goal was to bring you the details of our ride to Telluride, the Gateway Auto Museum and Durango this week. But with over 600 photos to go through, many new events to be posted to the web site and 3 bike nights starting up in the next week including the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night presented by Arrowhead Harley and Ridenow Powersports this Thursday, Mixteca Mexican Friday Bike Night this Friday and Mad Dog Saloon on Tuesday, I just ran out of time for the ride editorial. Since I am not one to do anything half way, I have decided to put that off till next week to give it the time and effort that these new ride nuggets deserve. Hopefully it will be worth the wait.

Until I can get this story done for next week, here are 12 awesome pictures that you can enjoy in the meantime. Click Here to View. Check out the Cyclerides.com Facebook for new photo posts and click “Like” to get future updates.

But for now I am wrapping up the finishing touches to kick off the bike night at Westgate this Thursday. It is hard to believe that we will be completing our 4th year of this bike night. It has been fun to watch it grow over the years and to be a part of providing a fun and enjoyable place for riders to go on Thursday nights to enjoy live music, good fun and a place to catch up with your riding buddies. As you probably know, there will be 10 nights this season from September 13th – November 15th. We will have special guests throughout the season. This week we are featuring the works of Bourget’s Bike Works as well as previewing their new Rogue Bikes line in conjunction with Sinister Industries. Live Band this week is crowd favorite “Kung Fu Grip”. Look forward to seeing you there. My buddy Scott Pasmore of TV 3 did a nice spot on Bike Night this morning. Click Here to View.

For those on the West side I am starting a Friday Bike Night this week at Mixteca Mexican located at 67th and Bell Rd. Live Music, motorcycle parking, outdoor patio and grill, food and drink specials. Stop by to help us kick it off Friday, September 14th 6-10 PM. See details below.

And Tuesday night September 18th Mad Dog Saloon will be starting bike night again for the season with Raffle Prizes, Retro Pin-Up Models and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Bikers Against Diabetes. Food and drink specials including $1.00 Tacos. See details below.

Bike Nights

September 13th – November 15th

Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night this Fall being presented by Arrowhead Harley-Davidson and Ridenow Powersports.

Well, it is that time of year again. The weather is starting to cool down and bike night season is upon us. We will begin Thursday night, September 13th with the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night presented by Arrowhead Harley-Davidson and Ridenow Powersports. Once again we will do 10 Thursday nights for the Fall season running from September 13th – November 15th from 5 pm – 9 pm.

To kick off bike night this season we will be featuring the newest creations of Bourget’s Bike Works and a preview of their new Rogue Baggers Line in association with John Shope’s Sin Industries. Enjoy Live Music with crowd favorite “Kung Fu Grip” featuring their silky smooth blend of Classic and Contemporary Rock. If you haven’t seen these guys before, you are in for a real treat. They are an excellent band with a wide variety of music.

I am really excited to kick off the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night presented by Arrowhead HD and Ridenow Powersports again this year and look forward to seeing all of my bike night friends again. So grab your riding buddies and stop by to help me kick it off on Thursday, September 13th! Should be a fun night and a great season as we have top notch bands and special attractions planned for you along the way. Plan on making the trip out to help us get started on another bike night season.

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 September 13th – November 15th

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

What: Bike Night. Live Music, Food, Fun, Vendors, Motorcycles and Sturgis Style Cruising down Coyote Blvd.

Click Here for Flyer.

Restaurant Specials at Westgate:

Saddle Ranch - 2 chicken tacos for $5.50. Classic pints of draft beer for only $3. 6:30pm to 10:00pm All Bike Nights, excluding event days/nights (when there are concerts, sporting or other events at the Center/stadium/arena). Show “M” Class on license for discount.

Calico Jack’s Cantina - Bike Night Platters. Nacho chips, mini-chimis, onion rings & jalapeno poppers, plus a pitcher of domestic draft beer for only $19.99. Enjoy 10% off your bill when you show your motorcycle license.

The SHOUT! House - Bike Night Burger Deal: Burger, fries and one beer for only $7.00.

Kabuki - Take 15% off when you show your motorcycle license during Westgate Bike Night, Dine-in only. One offer per table per party. Not valid during Happy Hour and Reverse Happy Hour.

Margaritaville - 5-9pm - 15% off for bikers that show their motorcycle license (alcohol not included) 5-9pm - $2 PBRs

Friday Nights

Mixteca Mexican Friday Bike Night. Attention West Side Riders! You now have a good reason to get the bike out on a Friday Night. Mixteca Mexican Food, located at 67th Ave and Bell Rd., SW Corner is starting a Friday Bike Night on September 14th. Mixteca features a large outdoor patio with a grill to fire up fresh street tacos as well as burgers. There will be Live Music on the patio as well as plenty of seating inside and out. Or you could choose to sit at the indoor bar that opens out to the patio. Mixteca has a great menu including Sea Food, Mexican Food and American Food. There is something for everyone. Click Here to view menu.

Ride in and enjoy:

$3 burgers on the grill

$1.75 Street Tacos

$2.00 Draft Beers

$4.00 Margaritas

Live Music with the Santana Experience.

TV’s inside and on the patio.

And plenty of blocked off motorcycle only parking right in front of the patio.

Ride by Mixteca this Friday night and help us kick off this new location on the West side located at 6731 W. Bell Rd.

Click Here to view more information including photos of Mixteca inside and out.

Tuesday Nights

Mad Dog Saloon Tuesday Bike Night. After a Summer hiatus, Mad Dog Saloon is BACK! And kicking off bike night for the Fall with a big night. I am really excited about Mad Dog Saloon as it is a perfect stand alone bike night location with a huge patio. For those of you that live in the area you will recognize it as the former Salty Senorita’s. The patio is huge with an outdoor bar, the inside is huge as well with garage doors that open to the outside and TV’s everywhere you look. And plenty of motorcycle parking. Raffle Prizes, Retro Pin-Up Models and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Bikers Against Diabetes.

There will be food and drink specials including

$1.00 tacos on Tuesday’s.

$2.50 Bud Bottles

$3.00 Jack Daniels Honey Shots

Mad Dog Saloon is located at 1860 S. Stapley, just 3/10 of a mile South of U.S. 60 on Stapley. Stop by and check it out. See you there for opening night on Tuesday, September 18th. Click Here for Details, Map and Photos of the Mad Dog Saloon.

This Week

September 14th - 16th

12th Annual Thunder Valley Rally sponsored by: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, & the City of Cottonwood. Over $4,000 in prize money for the Poker Run, and over $2,000 for the KA Cycles Bike Show (Call KA Cycles for all your cycle needs @ 928.634.1364) Thank You: Grand Canyon Harley Davidson, Pepsi, Bud. Located in North Central Arizona the Verde Valley is encompassed by beauty with the Red Rocks of Sedona to the Northeast, Sycamore Canyon to the North, the Black Hills and Mingus Mountain to the Southwest and the Mogollon Rim to the Southeast.

Thunder Valley Rally was started in 2000 and was the brainchild of the former Cliff Castle Casino Hotel Team Member, Mike Spurgeon. From relatively humble beginnings 11 years ago to an event that has grown to be one of the Southwest’s premiere motorcycle gatherings. In 2011, the City of Cottonwood joined forces with Cliff Castle Casino Hotel by giving the event a new home OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD. Thunder Valley Rally is sure to bring motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the state of Arizona, Utah, California, Nevada and Colorado. Bikers and non-bikers alike are sure to be entertained. The three day Thunder Valley Rally will begin Friday afternoon with the Barley and Grapes Ride beginning in Old Town Cottonwood, making their way to Jerome and back down through the wine country of Page Springs, and of course making stops along the way for a bit of tasting. The run will end by returning to Old Town Cottonwood so you can enjoy live music on the street, vendors and some Old Town charm.

Saturday will offer the Thunder Valley Rally Poker Run, beginning in Old Town Cottonwood at 10:00 A.M. and riding up the Oak Creek Canyon along 89A into Flagstaff and back down Lake Mary Road near Mormon Lake and finishing headed Northwest on State Route 260 back to Cottonwood. At the end of the Poker Run riders and non-riders will be able to enjoy live music, vendors, demo-rides, and much more in Old Town. Stay tuned for more events to come!

Saturday, September 15th

Arrowhead Harley-Davidson 2013 Release Party. Celebrate 110 years of Great Motorcycles at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. Join us for the 110th Model Year Release Party Saturday, September 15th from 10 AM – 5 PM. Be the first to see the new 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Enjoy special activities:

Music,

Food Vendors

Indoor Fashion Show from 1-2 PM featuring new Fall merchandise!

Bikini Bike Wash by the Arrowhead Harley-Davidson Girls,

Raffles throughout the day.

Arrowhead HD is located at 16130 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr. in Peoria, AZ. 623-247-5542.

Saturday, September 15th

Buddy Stubbs Anthem “Wide Open House”. The 2013 models are in stock and we're inviting you to come check them out! This year marks the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson and we’re throwing an open house, Harley style! Stop in September 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and check out the new options, colors, and models. There will be FREE food and drinks on the misted patio and plenty of shiny new eye candy to check out in the show room! Ride early to take advantage of cooler temperatures and be sure to stop in afterwards to spend time with friends while enjoying a free lunch. For more information call (623) 465-1122 or e-mail mail:marketing@buddystubbs.com.

Saturday, September 15th

Chandler Harley-Davidson 2013 Release Party. Celebrate 110 years of Great Motorcycles at Chandler Harley-Davidson. Join us for the 110th Model Year Release Party Saturday, September 15th from 10 AM – 5 PM. See the new 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Enjoy Free Food 11 AM – 1 PM while supplies last, Raffles throughout the day and MORE! Chandler HD is located at 6895 Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ. 480-496-6800.

Next Week

Saturday, September 22nd
Tombstone Harley-Davidson 1st Anniversary Ride. Come Celebrate With Us! The ride is FREE! Starts at Tucson Harley-Davidson located at 7355 I-10 Frontage Rd. in Tucson, AZ. Breakfast at 8:30 AM. Registration from 9-10 AM. Last bike out by 10:30 AM. First stop, Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson. FREE Lunch and Music. Last bike out by 1:30 PM. Last stop and destination Tombstone Harley-Davidson. Hangings off your bike by The Vigilantes on historic Allen St. Pin the tail on the hawg for Raffle Items. Historic Saloon Crawl and After Party hosted by Big Nose Kate’s. Stay the Weekend! Sunday, September 23rd join us for a special historic ride. Call Kay at Tombstone HD for more information and to reserve your spot. 520-457-1482.

Saturday, September 22nd
Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale “New Model Year Open House & Fashion Show”. Join Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale for their New Model Year Open House and Fashion Show from 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, September 22nd. 110th Anniversary Edition Harley-Davidson motorcycles are on our show room floor! Get here quick: gone means gone!
Enjoy these special activities:
FREE Lunch from 11 AM – 2 PM
Fashion Show – 2 PM
Live Music – 10 AM – 2 PM
Bikini Bike Wash and Beer
See the new 110th Anniversary limited edition clothing. Get yours today while supplies last. Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale is located at 15600 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale, AZ. 480-905-1903. www.hdofscottsdale.com

Sunday, September 23rd
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson Swap Meet. Please join us for our Used Parts Swap Meet on Sunday, September 23rd. 7 AM – Noon. Food Vendors, Raffles and More. Space is free but limited, so call to reserve space at 623-247-5542 or email ahdebay@ridenow.com to reserve your spot. Arrowhead HD is located at 16130 N. Arrowhead Fountain Ctr. Dr. in Peoria, AZ.

Extras

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Not sure how they did this but it is pretty funny if you are not a Pelosi fan. See Pelosi hand over the gavel to Boehner. Click Here to View

This was a dirty trick. But he still got nailed. Click Here to View.

Video of the Week: . If this one doesn’t make you laugh out loud, you are way to serious. 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