Cyclerides.com Weekly Update

I am coming to you tonight from a Hampton Inn in Great Falls, Montana. As planned, we left Spokane, Washington at about 10am Monday morning. We traveled 325 miles and arrived in Banff, Alberta Canada at around 7pm to some of the most stunning mountains and scenery that I have ever seen. The Canadian Rockies really are magnificent. Banff certainly lived up to all of the hype. We spent Tuesday taking a 225 mile roundtrip ride to the Columbian Ice Fields, to Chateau Lake Louise for lunch and Moraine Lake. Wow! Lake Louise is really something else. We then headed back to Banff for a trip up the Gondola, to Banff Springs Hotel and out to dinner. Today (Wednesday) we hoofed it from Banff, through Calgary, and then half way through the baron land of Northern Montana, 455 miles in all to Great Falls. We will get an early start on Thursday for another 400 plus mile ride through the Lewis and Clark National Forest on our way to Red Lodge, the Beartooth Pass and the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway possibly ending in Cody, Wyoming. Friday we will ride on in to Sturgis for some highly anticipated riding in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The way it looks already, I will have to stop and buy another 2gb SD card for the camera to accommodate all the pictures that I have taken and plan to take.

There wasn't much going on for August as far as events are concerned, but I have just added a few new ones. Take a look at the August calendar on www.cyclerides.com . Thanks to all of you that have sent in suggestions for our trip. I have already implemented a few of your suggestions. If you have sent in a classified, it probably won't be put online until next week sometime.

I'll be back next week with a recap of the trip and some more pictures. If I can, I might send out a special email with some pics of the Beartooth pass and Cody.

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.

Thursday Night

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! 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 "Easton Ashe" 9pm - 1:30am

Saturday: Live Music with "Goodfight" 9pm - 1:30am

Sunday Evening: Live Music with "Walt Richardson" 1-5pm

Click here for the Cave Creek Roadhouse website. 480-575-3098

Sunday

Sugar Daddy's Blues Biker Sunday Brunch.
Looking for a place to start the day for brunch or to just cool down? Enjoy Sugar Daddy's patio for brunch ordered off of the menu, a $2 Mimosa or a $4 build your own Bloody Mary bar from 10am - 4pm. You will also enjoy Live Music while dining from 10am on the patio.
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. Or maybe just relax on the patio with your favorite beverage 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.

Arrowhead Harley-Davidson Hot August Nights. Back by popular demand! Stop by Arrowhead HD on Friday, August 4th from 5-9pm for the always enjoyable Hot August Nights Car and Bike Show! The first 50 cars and bikes will be entered to compete for prizes including a $100 gift card for 1st and a plaque for 2nd. And if you don't care that much about the cars and the bikes, you might be interested in the Bikini Contest! Bikini winners will receive a $250 gift card for 1st Place, $100 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd.

Saturday, August 5th enjoy a "Sizzlin Summer Sale" with Red Hot Deals on selected items throughout the store and 25% off any Helmet/Boot/Glove combo. All Touring Luggage and Batteries 15% off. Arrowhead HD is located at 16130 N. Arrowhead Ftn. Ctr. Dr. in Peoria, AZ. Just S. of 83rd Ave. and Bell Rd. 623-247-5542.

Until Next Week,

Blessings and Safe Riding To All,

Barry Caraway

"The Road Is Yours - Take The Ride"

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