Cyclerides.com Weekly Update
5/25/05
 

Greetings Riders,
 
Well, it looks like the dog days of Summer for motorcycle riding showed up a little early in the Valley of the Sun this year. Those of you that live here know what I am talking about, it is the days that have already warmed up to 100 before you can get the bike out of the garage and 110 degrees by 4:00 in the afternoon. For my personal enjoyment I'm pretty good to go up until about 105 degrees if riding around town. Much past that, those stop lights start getting pretty long as you are baking on the asphalt. Fortunately for us, I think this was just a little blip on the high end of the thermometer, we really don't look for this kind of weather until late June or July. But, it was a good reminder of what is to come so we can start working our mindset to accept the higher temps.
 
I know a lot of you are out of town this weekend or taking a little break. I am too. But for now, if you are stuck inside and want to do a little day dreaming, I have a new bike photos page with 63 photos of motorcycles that I have taken around the State for you to spend some time on. And if you want to watch a slideshow of the photos to music you can do that too. Click Here to view the video slideshow. When viewing the slideshow in the media player, click the Alt and Enter buttons to go to a crystal clearfull screen presentation with music. Click Here to view the photos.
 
As most of you know, this is Memorial Day weekend. But do you know what the true meaning of Memorial Day is? According to a Gallup Poll done in 2000, only 28% of Americans knew the meaning of Memorial Day. It's not just another national holiday that gets us another day off of work, it really means a lot more than that, especially in times of war like our Country is in now. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service that takes place the last Monday of May. To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed in 2000,   asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way, a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence.
 
Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend and take a moment to remember our troops that have given their lives for the freedom of our Country throughout all of the wars in our past. I will be back over the next couple of weeks to give you some new ideas for riding out of the heat.
 


This Week's Bike Night Events
 
Tuesday 

New This Week!!

Copper State Cycles Two Wheeled Tuesday. Visit the first night of a new Tuesday bike night to be held at K O'Donnell's American Bar & Grill (formerly Uno's Pizza) located in the north Scottsdale area at 14850 N. Northsight, just of of the 101 & Raintree. Every Tuesday night from 7:00pm until......This Tuesday 5/24/05, $2 buds and happy hour pricing all night! Tons of prizes and giveaways all night long! Grand prize giveaway! Red Horse Customs on Display! Ride in Bike contest, with peoples choice award for 1st through 3rd place. 61" TV's and music on the mist cooled patio!
Reserved parking in plain view for all bikes. Special guest appearance and autograph signing by one of the actors in the new National Lampoon movie Cattle Call! For more information call 480-596-6820.
 

Wednesday 

Hooters at 1-17 and Bell Rd. Wednesday Bike Night. Hooters at I-17 and Bell will be hosting a new Bike Night every Wednesday night from 6pm - 9pm. They will feature a "Ride In" Bike Show with weekly prizes for 1st - 3rd. And then, the third Wednesday of every month we will crown the Bike of the Month with a Grand Prize and will also be featured on Cyclerides.com as the "Bike of the Week". We will have $2 Bud, Bud Light, and Mich Ultra bottles. There will be 20% off of all food and merchandise when you ride in on your bike. Stop by for loads of Raffle Prizes. There will be VIP Motorcycle Parking and you will be greeted at the front door by a Hooter's Girl waiting to give you your raffle ticket. Hooter's is located in the Bell Canyon Shopping Center at 2834 W. Bell Rd., West of I-17 on Bell Rd. 602-375-0000.  

Thursday Night

Thursday Night features 4 Bike Nights all over the Valley.

Drivers Sports Grill in the West Valley Has Cancelled Their Bike Night.

Here is one for those of you in the far East Valley!
Hooters Mesa Thursday Bike Night. Hooters in Mesa located at 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. will host a Bike Night every Thursday night from 6-9 pm. If you haven't seen this Hooters yet you will have to stop by and take a look. This is one of the nicest locations that they have. Hooters will $2.00 Corona's and 20% off of food and merchandise if you ride your bike in. Stop by for raffles prizes every Thursday Night with Big Raffle prizes the first Thursday of every month. For more information call 480-396-9396.

Hooters at Arrowhead Bike Night. Continues Giveaways and Raffles. Ride by and join in on the fun! Hooters will host a Bike Night every Thursday at the Hooters at Arrowhead located just 1 block S. of Bell on 83rd Ave. Stop by for some great food and Hooters Hospitality. There will be 20% off menu items, $2.00 Corona Thursdays and plenty of parking next to the outdoor patio. Stop by for some giveaways and raffles from Hooters and Arrowhead Harley as well as great wings and fun at Hooters. Click Here to see Pictures and all the detailed information.

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  

Cave Creek Roadhouse Bike Weekend. Take a ride and stop by the Hottest New Restaurant/Bar in Cave Creek where every weekend will be Bike Weekend. There is plenty of motorcycle parking right out front. I have mentioned this place before and now it has finally opened to rave reviews. 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:

Thursday Night: Live Music with "Todd and Ethan" 8:30pm - 12:30pm

Friday: Live Music with "The Wild Angels" 9pm - 1:30am

Saturday Night: Live Music with "Danny Rhodes and The Messengers" 9pm - 1:30am

Sunday: Live Music with "Shurefire" 3pm - 7pm

Memorial Day: "The Dumskis", 9:30-1:30pm.

Click here for pictures and more information.  480-575-3098

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. This Sunday: Hans Olson, 10am - 2pm. Paris James, 2pm-5pm.
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.

Events This Week 

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th
MMA Annual State Rally. Memorial Day Weekend. All Riders Welcome. MMA State Rally in the Cool Pines of Overgaard, Az., at Toms Cabin.[on Hwy 260 2 miles E of Hwy 277. FREE Dry Camping, Poker Runs, Bike Games, Bike Show. Live Music nightly, Vendors, and Fun and Games for all including some for children. You can plan on a full three days of activity. Admission, $5 Per Person per day pass. $10 per Person for entire event. Family pass $25 for entire event, children under 12 free. For more information call: Tush at 928-532-7693 or Cindy at 623-695-5659 or email: sonofatush@hotmail.com. 

Events Next Week 

Thursday, June 9th
Buddy Stubbs Ladies Night. Alright Ladies, this is a special evening JUST FOR YOU! Enjoy a "Stubbs Studs" Fashion Show, Wine and Cheese, Shopping Specials, Fantastic Door Prize, Giveaways, Tech Clinic and Demonstrations and a Guided Motorcycle Museum Tour by Buddy Stubbs. Admission is $10 which includes 2 beverage tickets, light snacks AND a $10 gift certificate given to you that night. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 602-971-3400 to reserve your spot.
 
As for me, I will be testing a couple of new motorcycles this weekend that I will report to you about in the near future. The weather is supposed to cool down a bit, so enjoy your days off and take a ride.
 

Until Next Week,
Blessings and Safe Riding To All,
 

Barry Caraway
"The Road Is Yours -  Take The Ride"
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