Cyclerides.com
Weekly Update
5/17/06
Greetings Riders,
Well, it is now obvious that the Cyclerides.com
Weekly Update is a powerful piece of journalism that has influence and reaches
all the way to Washington DC. Shortly after my
letter last week entitled "Time To Think",
calling for action on illegal immigration, President Bush called a news
conference to address the issue, even embracing the idea of putting
troops on the border. He didn't exactly mention the Cyclerides newsletter by
name, but we all knew what he meant when he indicated that there were many
who wanted to see action taken with this problem. It must have been the
letter that vaulted him into action and even encouraged him to make a visit to
Arizona to see the issue for himself. Later, when asked about the Cyclerides
newsletter he admitted to having read it and studied the 3 point proposal
finding it to be very helpful in formulating his speech that
night.
Riiiiiiighhht! And if you believe that story,
I've got some swamp land in Florida. But, timing IS
everything, and it was ironic that all of this came down right after the
letter.
Most of you know by now that the crew from
Orange County Choppers are making a return visit to Tempe to kick off
their all new OCC In America
2006 Live Tour. Being a part of putting this event
together I almost forget how exciting this is all going to be. But the
reality of it all hit when I was talking to the driver of the OCC
truck when he was in route to deliver the first 8 OCC theme bikes for the
show. Especially when he told me what was on the truck. Ever since they did the
Shuttle Bike for NASA I had been looking forward to seeing this one in person.
So I went to take a sneak peak at all of
them this week and my excitement level took a huge leap. I got
an up close and personal look (even sat on a few of them and tried them on for
size) at Junior's Dream Bike, The Gillette Bike, The NY Yankees Bike, The David
Mann Bike, The I-Robot Bike, The Black Widow and of course The Shuttle Bike.
Wow! What incredible works of art.
I have to say that seeing them in person, is way
better than what you see on TV. There is so much detail in these
bikes, that it is impossible to see it all in a few minutes on the show.
The Shuttle Bike is great with the spinners on
the front wheel that are 3 little shuttles that spin around a hub painted like
the globe. Another really cool feature is the gas tank on Junior's Dream Bike that also doubles as the
rear fender. And of course, the Fireman Bike, The P.O.W. Bike and 8 others are
on their way to make an appearance at the show. There will be 18 in all. Three
of the four Fantasy Bike Builds will also be there all weekend for you to view.
Here is an interesting twist for you baseball fans. Paul Yaffe will be there
with the Arizona Diamondbacks bike that he built. And OCC will be there with the
Yankees bike. This is shaping up to be a World Series of
motorcycles.
This year, the autograph lines are gone and will
be replaced by 2 live shows on Saturday and Sunday that will feature
the entire cast of OCC as you would see them on the show. There
will be interaction with the crowd, clips from the show on the giant Jumbotron
screen and a bike build on stage that will be given to some lucky fan Sunday
night. In between the live shows, the cast will go to the "OCC Garage" for some
more interaction with the fans as a few members of the cast, including
Junior, will give a 45 minute seminar on their expertise complete with big
screens on each side of the stage to give everyone a good look at what they are
doing. I have seen the script of this show and it is very entertaining.
In addition to the Cast of OCC and their TV
Theme bikes will be The OCC In America Custom Motorcycle Show. This
is always a huge hit with the crowd. This year we have some incredible bikes
that have entered the show. You will not be disappointed in what you will see
here. The total prize money is $5000 dollars that will be split between 2
winners. The Teutuls will judge and pick one winner, and the public will pick
one winner. Who knows? That could in fact be the same bike. It will be
interesting to see what happens.
Musical entertainment will feature the debut of
the OCC Band on Saturday night at 8:00 pm. This will be the first time that the
OCC Band will appear in public. You might even catch Mikey singing
some Sinatra. They will be followed by Metalhead. Sunday night the headliner are
The Outlaws. For those of you that lived through the 70's would recognize this
band and their famous tunes "Green Grass and High Tides" and "Ghost Riders in
the Sky". This should be a great Southern Rock evening. Monday there will be
live entertainment all day and motorcycle viewing. Discovery Channel will be at
the show all weekend filming the event to be shown on future episodes of
American Chopper.
The venue is downtown Tempe from Rio Salado to
3rd St. on Mill Ave. and both sides of the street in the U.S. Air,
Monti's and the Mission Palms parking lot. The times are from 11:00am every day
closing at 11:00pm on Saturday and Sunday and 6:00pm on Sunday. There will be
plenty of vendors, food and drink on hand for your enjoyment. The main gate will
be located at 3rd and Mill. There will be 2 other gates located on the Mill Ave.
and Rio as well as on the West side of the venue by the U.S. Air parking garage
for those that have pre-purchased tickets. I would recommend getting your
tickets on-line to avoid the long lines that are purchasing tickets at the gate.
If you already have a ticket there is just a scan of it and you are in.
Click Here for tickets. Weekend
tickets are available. Motorcycle parking only will be on Mill Ave. South
of 5th St.
We have had several conference calls with OCC
the last couple of weeks and they are really excited to come back to Tempe to
kick off their OCC In America 2006 Live Tour. I really think this
is going to be a fun, entertaining, high energy time for all ages. Children
under age 10 are free. If you are going to be in other parts of the U.S. this
year you can also catch the show in Spokane, WA. July 27-29, Nashville, TN.
October 6-8 and Austin, TX. October 27-29. The early indication is that
the Spokane stop is already looking like it is going to be a huge
turnout. There were a thousand people that turned out for a radio station
promotion at a bike night that was giving away free tickets to the show.
I will have a Cyclerides.com booth where I will
be hanging out when not attending to other duties at the event.
Stop by and say hello. I will have a few thousand Cyclerides pens to give away.
Look forward to seeing you there.
This Week's Bike Night Events
Tuesday Nights
Chester’s
Harley Davidson Biker Night at the Tilted Kilt in
Tempe! If you are looking for some fun on a Tuesday
night, With 2 outdoor patios and plenty of excitement, This place
is a good time! The Tilted Kilt is home to the best Scotch-Irish
experience in Arizona, with an award-winning menu, classic pub fare, and
signature Kilt items sure to please any palate—not to mention twenty four
globe-spanning beers on tap! Biker Night Tuesdays also
mean $3 Jack Daniels and half-price appetizers. And, with a Tilted
Kilt Biker Night Card, you receive 15% OFF your total bill. So
what are you waiting for? Come on down and have a craic with Chester’s
Harley-Davidson! The Tilted Kilt is located at 660 W. Warner Rd. in
Tempe, AZ. Just 1.5 miles East of I-10 on Warner Rd. 480-592-0102. Click
Here for Map.
Wednesday Night
NEW!! This is a GREAT IDEA!!!
May 24th Los Gringos Locos in Apache Junction. Extended Happy Hour specials for all who ride up on their bike. $2-$4
food and drinks. Los Gringos is at 280 South Phelps Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
85220 (Apache Trail & Phelps Dr.)
May 31st
Garfield’s Sports Bar in Apache Junction. Buy one Appetizer get one
free, $2 long necks and who will have the best hand to win $500 gift cardfrom
Superstition Harley!? Garfields is located at 10123 East Apache
Trail.
Thursday Night
Casey Jones Grill Bike Night. A valley favorite bike night for over 3 years. Ride in and sit out on the
patio for what I call the Best Cheesesteak Sandwich in town. This thing
melts in your mouth. They have 3 new pool tables, darts and foosball.
Located in the Mervyns Shopping Center on the SE corner of 43rd Ave. and
Thunderbird Rd. Casey Jones is a great place for a bike night featuring a large
outdoor seating and over 150 people inside. And for those of you that want to
watch a sporting event they have 50 TV's scattered throughout the restaurant
connected to satellite to get any game you can think of. They have a full menu
for lunch, dinner and a Happy Hour from 11:00AM - 7:00PM and a reverse happy
hour from 10:00PM - 12:00 Midnight. $1.75 domestic bottles and $2.00 Jacks.
There are always a lot of bikes showing up for bike night at Casey Jones
Thursday night. Join them for open mic night on Wednesdays. Sunday. You can always count on lots of bikes
here.
The Bike Night At The Billet Bar. 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 right next to Genesis Custom Cycles 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 and Sunday
The
"Hog Pen" at the Roadhouse Bike Weekend. Take a ride and stop by the "Hog
Pen" at The Roadhouse, the Hottest New motorcycle patio in Cave Creek where
every weekend will be Bike Weekend. Now Featuring a new Breakfast
Buffet from 8am - Noon on Saturday and Sunday and Live
Music on the patio every Sunday from Noon - 4pm! Grab a seat at the new Hog Pen bar rail and watch the bikes ride by.
There is plenty of new concrete motorcycle parking right out
front. CCR is located on Cave Creek Rd. in the heart of Cave Creek directly
across from Harold's. It is a restaurant and bar that focuses on a broad menu of
good food and has a large bar for socializing with your riding pals for a good
time. It is built to look like something out of the 1800's, but it is brand
new. Stop by this weekend for lunch, dinner or just to have a drink and take a
look at the place. I can tell you that their hamburgers and steak fries are
exceptional. Mrs. C. had the swordfish and said it was very good.
Live Music Every
Weekend:
Friday:
Live Music with "The Crown Kings" 9pm -
1:30am
Saturday: Live Music with "The Crown
Kings" 9pm - 1:30am
Sunday
Afternoon: Live Music with "Dok and Gal" Noon -
4pm
Sunday Evening: Live Music with
"Uncle Mike" 4-8pm
Sunday
Sugar
Daddy's Blues Biker Sunday Brunch.
Now is the perfect weather to be sitting out on the Sugar Daddy's
patio, listening to Live Music
while dining from the Brunch Menu. Live Music from 10am on the patio.
And
Sunday Brunch Just Got Better!
You now have 3 options to choose from.
Option #1: Eggs Benedict – Grilled English muffins, smoked ham, poached eggs and hollandaise
sauce.
Served with your chose of fresh fruit or crispy potatoes. ($8) or
Sugar’s Pancakes – You won’t eat pancakes anywhere else. Buttermilk pancakes served with
butter and syrup. ($5)
Option #2: Can’t decide what to eat? How about an All-You-Can-Eat buffet for ONLY
$12.
Option #3: Order off our regular menu.
Our 5,000 sq. ft. temperature controlled
patio has six air conditioning units, misters, and plenty of shade. Sugar
Daddy's patio, food and entertainment is becoming a regular Sunday stop. If
you haven't tried it yet, give them a try. Complimentary coffee is now served.
Make Sugar Daddy's Blues your stop on your ride down Scottsdale Rd. for
Brunch or Lunch from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy live music from 10am - 2pm Or maybe just relax on the patio with your favorite beverage and enjoy
the beautiful weather and watch the bikes roll down Scottsdale
Rd. Click here to see the awesome pictures and
details of Sugar Daddy's located at 3102 N. Scottsdale Rd.
between Indian School and Thomas on the West side of the road. Stop by and check
it out. A great place to hang out. Plenty of Bike Parking. If you have
suggestions, email them at sugardaddysaz@aol.com .
480-970-6556.
This Week
Superstition
Harley-Davidson Open House. Dear loyal customers, You are cordially invited
to attend the exclusive Open House event at Superstition Harley Davidson on Saturday, May 20th from 10AM to 3PM. Unfortunately, there will be no
caviar, but there will be plenty of FREE food served by…..the Hooters girls!
That’s right! Come check out our ‘oh so hot’ Open House! We will have a Bikini
Bike Wash, demo rides, prize wheel, pumpin’ music, sweet door prizes, and of
course storewide specials that you won’t want to miss out on! So put on your
biker’s best and get ready to kick back and have some fun! Superstition
Harley-Davidson is located at 2910 W.
Apache Trail in Apache Junction, AZ. 480-346-0600. Click Here for Map.
Saturday, May 20th
Chester's
Harley-Davidson Women’s Riding. Attention Ladies!! This is your SPECIAL DAY.
Saturday, May 20 from 11am-2pm.
Make new friends, pamper yourself, and learn
something new. Mrs. C. from Cyclerides.com is even going to be a guest
speaker to show you how we pack in that T-Bag for long trips. It’s your
day, so enjoy it! $20 per person
includes:
$10 Chester’s Harley Gift
Card, Phoenix Mercury May 25 Home Opener
Ticket, Jennifer Gillom, Phoenix Mercury
Legend & Other Guest Speakers, Catered Lunch, Interactive Demonstrations, Raffle Prizes, Gift
Bags & More!
Saturday, May 20th
10th Annual Jester
Memorial Run. Sign in 9-11am at KA Cycle Accessories, 595
South 6th Street in Cottonwood, AZ. $10 single/$15 couple. This is a Memorial
Run for all Fallen Brothers & Sisters presented by the MMAs Verde Valley
District. Runs End Party at the Old Corral in Cornville, AZ. Live Music by
the "Neon Raiders, Raffles, BFC Bike Blessing, 50/50, Food, & Vendors.
Remember fallen Brothers & Sisters. All welcome, Vendors are welcome. Info
at 928-649-6020.
Next Week
Saturday, April 29th
Buddy
Stubbs Bikes and BBQ. Need an in town destination and an excuse to ride?
Stop by Buddy Stubbs HD Saturday, May 27th to hang out
with other riders and meet some new friends at Buddy's Bikes and BBQ from
11am - 3pm. You will enjoy a Free Hot Dog's and Soda, Live Band, Pool
Tournaments and a 50/50 raffle, Bikini Bike Wash, Museum tour at 1:30pm. Buddy
Stubbs HD is located at 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix.
602-971-3400.
Extras
There has been a lot of talk about alternative
fuels. Here is an incredible new find that all of us have at our
fingertips. Click here to view.
For those of you that are technically
challenged. You will enjoy this. Click Here to view.
Hear is a Toyota commercial that takes loving
your car to a new level. It is pretty funny.
Until Next
Week,
Blessings and Safe Riding To All,
Barry Caraway
"The Road Is Yours - Take The
Ride"
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