Cyclerides.com Weekly
Update
11/30/11
Greetings Riders,
Well, the calendar turns to December tomorrow and the countdown to
Christmas begins. Can you even believe that 11 months of 2011 has
gone by already? Amazing how fast time goes the older you get. Seems like only a
few weeks ago we were all complaining that it was still 100 degrees. Wait a
minute, I think that was actually true! Everyone knew it was Fall except Mother
Nature. Now that she finally figured it out, the temps have dropped and the
calendar is changing to December, it must be time for motorcycle toy rides and
the Cyclerides.com “Toys to Kids” Event.
This Saturday, December 3rd, starting at 10:45 AM we will be hosting the
9th Annual “Cyclerides.com
Toys to Kids” event which will held once again at Westgate City
Center in Glendale, AZ. Since this is a “Ride-In” event, Westgate provides a
great venue to park all of the bikes, provides the staging for the event and is
easy access from all parts of the Valley at the 101 and Glendale Ave.
One of the unique aspects of the Toys To Kids event that all
riders enjoy is that we have the kids at the event so that you can enjoy seeing
and interacting with them as they enjoy what you are doing for them. We will
again be busing in 100 homeless children from the Children First
Academy from downtown Phoenix. They will
be arriving at 10:15 AM to cheer you on as you lay down your gifts in front of
the stage. Everyone in attendance will be entertained and then the kids will
each get to pick 3 gifts from the stack of toys that you bring to take home with
them. One of the toys that they pick is to give away to another child that could
not come. The kids will then be fed by Saddle Ranch. There is no cost for this
event. All we ask is that you bring at least one toy or game per person.
This year is going to be especially fun as we
have Craig Davis for entertainment. Craig is a world class magician that
combines the art of illusion, comedy and the spectacle of the circus that is
amazingly entertaining. He
is sure to entertain the kids as well as the adults. Craig specializes in
Original and Unbelievable Grand Magic Illusions, Side-Splitting Comedy, Audience
Participation, Trained Tropical Birds, Amazing Juggling and features Original, Exciting
Music. This is always a special event and should be especially entertaining this
year. Bring the whole family. Craig will start
his performance at 10:45 AM. So be sure to be there. See Photos
from last year.
Another
special treat this year is that the event is going to be filmed and will be
featured on Roy Garibaldi’s Positive Side
which is shown weekly on TV 3 in Phoenix. So be ready, Roy might
ask you for some comments about why you enjoy this event. My thanks to Roy for
choosing this event to share with the Valley how gracious and giving motorcycle
riders are and showing how we all feel after spending some time with these kids
to make their Christmas much better. I will post the times and dates the
Positive Side with the Toys to Kids segment will be shown.
Itinerary
of the Day:
The
morning will begin at 9 AM at Westgate City Center with Christmas music spun by
Big D’s Mobile DJ’s.
Saddle
Ranch will have available an all inclusive $9.99 per person breakfast
buffet beginning at 9 am. The kids will be arriving at 10:15 am and all will
enjoy some street entertainment as a warm up for the big show. At 10:45 am the
Toys to Kids will begin with some amazing comedy, magic and juggling from Craig
Davis. Bring the whole family to enjoy this great event. This is usually the
best day of the year for these kids and they love to see the riders and bikes.
Westgate City Center is located at Loop 101 and West Glendale Ave. in
Glendale.
As most of you know, the Cyclerides.com
Toys To Kids is the favorite event of any that I do the entire year.
To be a small part of helping these kids have a special day and to replace an
otherwise difficult life with laughter and joy for a few hours is a great
feeling and well worth the effort it takes to make it happen. The time I get to
spend with these kids and see a somber look in their eyes turn to a glow of hope
and joy is absolutely priceless. I know the weather is predicted to be a little
difficult, but I would encourage you to put on the leathers and ride in or bring
your family in the car with a toy and enjoy the show. We need to make sure there
is enough toys to go around. This could be one of the best one’s yet. Thanks
again to all for your support of this event every year. I can’t wait!
To really get a feel for the Toys To Kids Event,
watch this short video featuring the Martina McBride’s song “Do It Anyway” from
2006. The words of the song couldn’t be more appropriate for these kids and for
all of us. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I do every year.
Tidbits and Updates:
If you were out of town and missed the newsletter last week, CLICK HERE. I did a recap on the
unveiling of the “Mako Glide” complete with photos and video.
Click Here for the short video of the Unveiling also shot by
Rusty Childress.
Click Here for an excellent 360 degree look at
the Mako Glide shot by Rusty Childress of Main Event
Imaging.
See the Photo
Gallery of the completed Mako Glide.
Click Here for the Mako Glide Build Sheet
Bike Nights
Every Wednesday
Irish
Republic Bike Night in Downtown Chandler. For those of you in the East
Valley, Irish Republic restaurant and bar in downtown Chandler is
hosting a bike night on Wednesday nights. There will be motorcycle parking out
front with Food and Drink specials. Bike night is from 6 PM – 9 PM. Location is
58 S. San Marcos Place in Chandler, AZ. For more information go to www.irishrepublicaz.com .
This Week
Saturday, December 3rd
SAVE THE DATE! The Cyclerides.com Toys to Kids
event will be on Saturday, December 3rd at Westgate City Center beginning at
10:45 AM. For our 9th year of this event. We will again be busing
in 100 homeless children from the Children First Academy from
downtown Phoenix. They will be there to cheer you on as you lay down your gifts,
then we will entertain them and then they will each get to pick 3 gifts from the
stack of toys that you bring to take home with them. One of the toys that they
pick is to give away to another child that could not come. The kids will then be
fed by Saddle Ranch. There is no cost for this event. All we ask is that you
bring at least one toy or game per person.
This year is going to be especially good as we have Craig Davis for entertainment. Craig is a world class
magician that combines the art of illusion, comedy and the spectacle of the
circus that is amazingly entertaining. He is sure to entertain the kids
as well as the adults. He specializes in Original and Unbelievable Grand Magic
Illusions, Side-Splitting Comedy, Audience Participation, Trained Tropical
Birds, Amazing Juggling and features Original, Exciting
Music. This is always a special event and should be especially entertaining this
year. Bring the whole family. See Photos
from last year.
The morning will begin at 9 am at Westgate City
Center with Christmas music spun by Big D’s DJ. Saddle Ranch will have available an all inclusive $9.99 per person
breakfast buffet beginning at 9 am. The kids will be arriving at 10:15 am and
all will enjoy some street entertainment. At 10:45 am the Toys to Kids will
begin with some amazing comedy, magic and juggling from Craig Davis. Bring the
whole family to enjoy this great event. This is usually the best day of the year
for these kids and they love to see the riders and bikes. Hope to see you there.
Westgate City Center is located at Loop 101 and West Glendale Ave. in Glendale.
If you ever wondered what this event was all about, see this inspiring
video from 2006. Click
Here.
Saturday, December 3rd
Smile
for Santa at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. Bring friends, kids or come alone
for your free photo with Santa! 11 AM to 2 PM. Free gift wrap with
any holiday purchase. Enjoy snacks & drinks while you shop. Free gift with
qualifying $300 purchase. (A $75 Value) Win the Ultimate Harley Holiday. Stop in
and fill out a want list. Someone will Win! Arrowhead HD is located at
16130 N Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive in Peoria, AZ 85382.
623-247-5542.
Sunday, December 4th
The
39th Annual Kicks 4 Kids Toy Run. Phoenix’s Largest & Longest Running
Christmas Charity Toy Event is back for 2011, Sunday December 4th,
the Kick’s 4 Kids Toy Run will hit the streets to gather up new toys for the
Greater Phoenix Toys for Tots. Star Touring and Riding’s Phoenix Chapter #113 in
conjunction with Law Tigers and The Army Reserve NCO Council will be hosting the
event, beginning at the Phoenix F.O.P. Lodge #2 located at Sweetwater & 19th
Ave with sign-ups from 8am to 10am. Hot Beverages, Donuts and a Breakfast Buffet
will be offered for purchase by the F.O.P. with the last bike out at 10am for
the Law Tigers Trivia Run with your chance at over $500.00 in cash & prizes.
The Trivia Run ends at Wildhorse Pass Hotel & Casino with last bike in at 12
noon, where the day’s festivities will continue with the Toy Collection, 50/50,
Music, Vendors and a $5.00 BBQ Lunch Poolside. Donation is one Unwrapped Toy
$5.00 minimum value and Star Chapter #113 will be giving awards for Largest Club
or Organization, Best Decorated Bike, Best Decorated Trike & Sidecar Rig and
of course Most New Toys donated. So mark your calendars Sunday December 4th, at
8am for the 39th Annual 2011 Kicks 4 Kids Toy Run and let’s make 2011 our
biggest year yet.
Next Week
Saturday, December 10th
Operation Toy Ride. Operation
Toy Ride is an all-ages, non-competitive motorcycle ride to benefit Operation
Homefront Arizona. Operation Homefront Arizona supports our local
needy military families during the holidays and all year long. Join us on
Saturday, December 10 at Schumacher European (Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road) and
we'll head out to The Hideaway Grill in Cave Creek. Meet up with a new,
unwrapped toy donation at Schumacher European between 10:00 and noon. Last
kickstands are up at noon. The first 200 registrants get an Operation Toy Ride
T-shirt. There will be food, fun and a great ride for a good cause. For event
details and to register, please go to our website: SchumacherToyRide.org.
Saturday, December 10th
2011
United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation Toys For Tots. This is
the 4th Annual Toys for Tots fundraiser.
It will be the same as years past at Fuzzy's Southwest Sports
Grill on Reems & Grand, in Surprise. This year it will be Saturday, Dec
10th., from 9am to 3pm. We will be in the streets & parking lots along with
the Marines, accepting cash & new unwrapped toys. All donations go directly
to the USMC Toys for Tots Foundation, & stay in Maricopa county. We're not
asking for a lot of your time- this isn't an organized "Toy Run" or "Ride", we
just hope folks will ride over & drop off a donation, visit for awhile, if
you'd like, then be on your merry way. For more info, contact Nick at nickp67@yahoo.com
Saturday, December 10th
Sunshine
Acres Toy Run. Sign in at 10:30 AM at the Monastery in Mesa, AZ. KSU at 11:30 AM to Sunshine Acres Noon to 2 PM. Cost of the ride: A Toy
Donation. Please bring a helmet and give the kids a ride! Huge after ride party
at What The Hell Bar & Grill, Apache Junction. Raffle and Silent Auction
prizes donated from Harley Davidson stores, Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns,
Philosophy-Upscale Cosmetics and Skin Care, Petco, Gift certificates to various
local restaurants and Hot Rod Tattoo. As a bonus, there will be one free raffle
ticket given to each person who participates in the ride. More raffle tickets
will be for $1.00 each at the after ride party. Hawg Wild and friends will be
donating their playing time! Food and drink specials! More information email
sassyladynaz@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 10th
Smile for
Santa at Chandler Harley-Davidson. Bring friends, kids or come alone for
your free photo with Santa! 11 AM to 2 PM. Free gift wrap with any
holiday purchase. Enjoy snacks & drinks while you shop. Free gift with
qualifying $300 purchase. (A $75 Value) Win the Ultimate Harley Holiday. Stop in
and fill out a want list. Someone will Win! Chandler HD is located at 6895 W.
Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, AZ. 480-496-6800.
Extras
Mid Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook. New Easy to remember Facebook address. Go to Cyclerides.com Facebook. Over 3500 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!
This is some incredible video work on the MINI commercial. Fun to watch. Click Here to View.
Trask Performance Too Hot To
Ride Specials!
Does your bike pop, spit,
sputter, bad gas mileage or runs hot? If so come get your bike
tuned by the performance leaders at Trask Performance. Here we have our own
state of the art chassis dyno headed up by our skilled technicians. We also set
your bike up properly for emissions testing. Trask Performance Arizona's Premier
performance and service center. Make an appointment with James at 623-879-8488
ext 3. Trask Performance is located at 21601 N. 3rd Ave. Suite D in Phoenix, AZ.
Arizona's premier performance and service center, Trask Performance!
This is one White Knuckle helicopter pilot. It is stressful just watching him trying to land this thing on a small ship in rough waters. Click Here to View.
Video of the Week: OH MY! There is a surprise ending on
the one. See this Chihuahua Playing with English Mastiff. Click Here to View. Click on the Video of the Week graphic on the
page.
If you would like to sign up for the Cyclerides.com Weekly
Update Click
Here.
Until Next Week,
Blessings and Safe Riding To
All,
Barry Caraway
"The Road Is Yours - Take The Ride"
www.cyclerides.com
All information in
this newsletter is
Copyright © 2011
BDC Products, LLC.
Information may be used only with permission.
All
rights reserved.