Cyclerides.com Weekly
Update
5/22/13
Greetings Riders,
Our heart goes out to the people in Oklahoma who have been hit by the
brutal tornado’s.
The devastation that I see on TV is just
unbelievable. It is amazing how wind can do that to steel and throw cars around
like that. I was watching the following clip live of an elderly woman whose
house was reduced to rubble around her as she was holding her dog. But after the
wind stopped, the dog was no where to be found, but she felt it was under the
rubble. This is one of the feel good stories in a very disastrous event. If you
love animals, this is a very good ending. Click
here to view.
By the way, where is FEMA and the trailers? Haven’t heard
anyone asking that question. But I have heard that out of all those thousands of
homeless people there, only 114 are in shelters. That is because the Oklahomans
are taking care of their own. That is what I remember about living in the
Midwest. Go Okies! You are an inspiration to the rest of the United States.
Well, we have a holiday weekend coming up and it looks like the weather in
the Southwest is going to be pretty good for motorcycle riding.
I
have plenty of ideas on the Day Rides section to get you out
of town. One ride that I think would be good for this weekend is one I did a few
years ago that I named the Cyclerides.com Monument Tour.
This takes you through Montezuma Castle National Monument, Walnut Canyon
National Monument and the Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monument. You could
also do an optional stop to Arizona Snow Bowl to ride the
Skyride Scenic Chairlift that happens to open this Saturday. This could easily
be a destination all by itself. Click Here for Monument Article
with map and photos.
Mrs. C. and I have decided to take what has become our annual trip up the
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH 1) to Carmel.
But we are going to mix it
up a bit this time. Since the weather is going to be nice the whole way with
with highs of 95 in Palm Springs, we will take off early and ride directly to
our first stop in Los Angeles on Wilshire Blvd., the Petersen Automotive
Museum. This is one of the more famous car
museums in the U.S. with many different displays that you might have seen on
Speed Channel and other programs. The Petersen has been on my bucket list for
some time.
We will then end the first night and 420 miles in Malibu
to
visit one of the famous biker stops on the PCH, Neptune’s Net. Another place I
want to see is Paradise Cove Beach Café that
has been the location for many TV shows, Movies and Commercials. See the front
page of their web site and let the pictures cycle through. Pretty cool place.
Here is a listing of all of the movies,
etc. that have been shot there including Gidget, Baywatch and Happy Days.
The next day will take us 300 miles North up the PCH 1 to Carmel for the
night.
In my opinion, from Cambria to Carmel is 100 miles of the
most beautiful road that there is in the U.S. You never know when taking this
road how the weather will be as it is often overcast with marine layer off of
the ocean, but the reports look pretty good calling for partly sunny and low to
mid 60’s, which is really considered perfect through there. We will make our
normal stop at the Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur
for lunch or an ice tea on our way to Carmel. There is a weather cam at their site
overlooking the ocean that you can view. If it is like it is today, we will be
very happy.
A lot of times we go inland on the way back. But I think this time, after
the night in Carmel, we will turn around and enjoy the PCH one more
time as it looks different going the opposite direction and you have a better
view of the ocean being on the West side of the road. Once we get back to L.A.
on day 3, I’m not sure where we will stay before heading back to Phoenix. Who
knows, we might even take a lap through Big Bear if time allows.
Where we end up is not important, it is just part of the mystery of the
ride, but I am looking forward to putting 1500 meaningful miles on
the bike along the way. That will put me right at 20,000 miles on the Mako Glide
as it is today. Not bad mileage in the world of custom baggers.
Click Like on the
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Twitter
for photos along the way. Ride safe and have an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend
whatever you end up doing.
Barry
Tidbits and Updates:
**If you missed the newsletter last week with pics of our ride up North,
Click Here to
read and view photos.
**If you have some time to kill this weekend
and want some
ideas to plan your next trip, take a look at the Cyclerides.com Smug Mug Photo
page. Thousands of photos and video from past rides, events and aerial photos
that you might enjoy. Click Here to View.
**Looking for ride ideas and need more information?
Come up
with a destination and see if we have been there. Go to the Cyclerides.com
Archives and use the Google search the newsletters for your chosen topic.
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try.
Bike Nights
Spurs
Saloon Thursday Night Bike Night. Eastsiders!! You now have a great place
for a Thursday Bike Night.
Spurs Saloon located at 2394 N Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ. has the PERFECT location for a bike
night. Spurs has a Large
outdoor patio with an outside bar and Plenty of motorcycle parking right next
it. And the really good news. . . The patio is located on the East side of the
building so it will be shaded from the sun in the late afternoon. Nick, the
owner is very motorcycle friendly and you will feel welcomed any day of the
week. He understands that good food and great service is important for any bike
night. On Thursday nights you can enjoy the music of Mogollon’s Duo “George and
Duane”. Show your Bike Key for 20% off food order - $4 Jack Daniels - $1.75
Domestic Bottles - $5 Pork Sliders. Raffles, Food and Drink specials, Designated
Bike Parking, Huge outdoor patio and GREAT entertainment! Stop by and check it
out, you will be glad you did. 2394 N Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ. Just 2 miles
South of 60 on Alma School Rd.
Map.
Every
Thursday, March 28th – June 27th
Cyclerides.com Westgate
Bike Night this Spring being presented by Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson and Ridenow
Powersports. Bike Night
began Thursday night, March 28th with a HUGE crowd and will continue for a total
of 14 nights ending on June 27th from 5 pm – 9 pm. This Thursday, you will once
again be able to enjoy a party every Thursday night with Live Music, Vendors,
Restaurants, parking on Coyote Blvd. next to the fountains and Hundreds of
motorcycles to look at as they cruise by. This is the place to be on Thursday
nights for sure.
Attractions this week:
Live Music this week with
“Legend City” 6-9 PM.
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 March 28th – June 27th
Time: 5 PM –
9 PM
What: Bike
Night. Live Music, Food, Fun, Vendors, Motorcycles and Sturgis Style Cruising
down Coyote Blvd.
Thanks to our Presenting
Sponsors Arrowhead Harley-Davidson and Ridenow Powersports:
Your local Harley-Davidson dealership and proud sponsor of the
Cyclerides.com/Westgate Bike Night. Stop by and see the latest in what
Harley-Davidson has to offer. Speak to one of our trained sales staff about what
Harley-Davidson motorcycle would be right for you. We are located just South of
83rd Ave. and Bell Rd. 623-247-5542.
Stop by and talk to our staff at bike night or at one of
our many valley locations. We feature many brands including Polaris, Yamaha,
Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, Can-Am, BMW, Victory, KTM, Spyder, and Ski-doo. Click
Here for a list of our locations.
And to our Associate Sponsor
Curly’s Customs
Curly's Customs. Curly's Customs is a full service Custom Paint & Body
Shop for the motorcycle enthusiast. 623- 977-0339. Stop by and see them at Bike
Night.
Bike Night Restaurant Specials.
I have worked very hard to get the restaurants to come up with some
consistent bike night specials. I think they have stepped up very
well this year to offer some good deals. There will be restaurant specials all
season long that include offers from:
McFadden’s - 10%
discount on your bill when you show your M-class license on Bike Night. Plus,
bikers can enjoy regular happy hour specials, including $2 Bud/Bud Light Drafts,
$3 Wells and $5 Appetizers from 4-7pm.
Calico Jack’s Cantina - $19.99 Bike
Night Platters with Nacho chips, mini-chimis, onion rings and jalapeno poppers,
plus a pitcher of domestic draft beer. Enjoy 10% off your bill when you show
your M-class license on Bike Night.
The Shout! House - $9 Natural Black
Angus Burger, Fries, and Beer special ($15 value) and a FREE cover for 2 card to
come back on the weekend ($10 value) when you show your M-class license on Bike
Night.
Kabuki - Take 15% off when you show
your motorcycle license during Westgate Bike Night. Valid only during Westgate
Bike Night events. Dine-in only. Valid only at Westgate City Center location.
One offer per table per party. Not valid during Happy Hour and Reverse Happy
Hour. Cannot be combined with any other offers or rewards. Excludes alcohol,
tax, gratuity and gift card purchases.
Saddle Ranch - 2 chicken tacos for
$5.50*. Classic pints of draft beer for only $3*. Plus, bikers can enjoy regular
happy hour specials from 4-6:30pm with 50% off all appetizers and drinks. *Valid
from 6:30pm to 10:00pm on all Bike Nights, excluding event days when there are
concerts, sporting or other events at the Center, Stadium or Arena.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville - 10%
off entire food bill to anyone who presents their M-Class driver's license.
Plus, bikers can enjoy happy hour from 4-7pm with 50% off appetizers, $3 well
vodka, rum and gin drinks, $4 Landshark 20oz drafts and $5 Who’s to Blame
Margaritas.
Mama Gia’s - $.50 cent wings with an
order of 24 or more. 1 Topping 16in pizza and 12 wings for $22.99. Mention our
ad on Cyclerides.com and receive happy hour well, wine and Draft
drinks.
This Week
Wednesday, May 22nd
Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson Woman’s Garage Party. Do you know a woman interested in
learning about motorcycles?
She can learn more about the sport of
riding at our women's’ Garage Party. This is a FREE EVENT that offers fun,
beginner information for women with limited – or even no – background with
motorcycles. Pass this information along to your female friend and tell her to
join us for one night of fun workshops and activities during this event geared
toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on
their motorcycle journey. All takes place Wednesday evening from 6-8:30 PM at
Arrowhead HD located at 16130 N. Arrowhead Ftn. Ctr. Dr. in Peoria, AZ.
623-247-5542. You must RSVP for this event. There is limited space. So gather
your girl friends and get signed up today. Food, Drink and Raffle Prizes will be
provided.
Thursday, May 23rd
Chandler
Harley-Davidson Woman’s Garage Party. Do you know a woman interested in
learning about motorcycles?
She can learn more about the sport of
riding at our women's’ Garage Party. This is a FREE EVENT that offers fun,
beginner information for women with limited – or even no – background with
motorcycles. Pass this information along to your female friend and tell her to
join us for one night of fun workshops and activities during this event geared
toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on
their motorcycle journey. All takes place Wednesday evening from 6-8:30 PM at
Chandler HD located at 6895 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, AZ 480-496-6800. .
You must RSVP for this event. There is limited space. So gather your girl
friends and get signed up today. Food, Drink and Raffle Prizes will be
provided.
Saturday, May 25th
Buddy
Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson will be a hosting a Women’s Garage Party
along with their popular Hogs and Dogs
monthly event on Saturday,
May 25th, from 11 am – 2 pm. Head over to Buddy Stubbs AZ H-D for FREE Food,
Drinks, Live Music, a 12:00 pm Museum Tour and much more. The H-D Garage Party
is designed for women who are interested in learning to ride their own H-D
motorcycle. The party will be full of helpful tips, information and fun
activities to transform you into a confident rider. So bring a girlfriend and
learn how to take the next step in motorcycling. The Garage Party will start
promptly at 1:30 pm. Reserve your spot today @ http://BuddyStubbsGP.eventbrite.com. For more
information on H-D Garage Parties check out www.h-d.com/garageparty. Buddy
Stubbs HD is located at 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Visit them on the
web at www.buddystubbshd.com.
Saturday, May 25th
3rd Annual
Memorial Day Ride. On Saturday, May 25, 2013 hundreds of motorcycle
enthusiasts
and our patriotic community will honor our fallen
American heroes at the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Ride starting at Sanderson Ford,
5111 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, and finish with more live music and a Salute To
Service BBQ Challenge at Chester’s Harley-Davidson, 922 S. Country Club Dr.,
Mesa, presented by Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln. Gates open at both
locations at 11 am. Proceeds benefit Military Assistance Mission (MAM) that
provides financial and morale aid to our current Arizona active duty military,
their families, and wounded warriors regardless of overseas deployment status.
More info at www.aztributerides.com and www.facebook.com/aztributerides
Monday, May 27th
7th
Annual Memorial Day Rally. Attention all Bikers! Please join us as we Greet
Family Members and Friends
who are visiting the Grave-sites of
those who have sacrificed their lives in protecting our nation! We show our
Honor and Gratitude to those who have "given their all" with over 200 Bikes
lined up with 150 flags displayed along Cave Creek Road and Pinnacle Peak
leading into the Phoenix National Memorial Cemetery located at 23029 N Cave
Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 85024. A free event paying tribute to those who have
fallen. Hundreds of motorcycles and American flags line Cave Creek Road &
Pinnacle Peak Road to let the family members going into the cemetery know that
we will never forget their loved one's sacrifices. 6:30 – 8:00am. Official State
sponsored ceremony inside the cemetery starts at 8:00 am. All bikes and riders
welcome. Sponsor a flag in honor of someone that has served. More information at
www.RidersUSA.net.
Extras
Mid Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook. New Easy to remember Facebook address. Go
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Take a look at
all the new photos posted on the wall. If you are not on Facebook, you can still view the
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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 a
video called the Nothing Box. Very funny, explaining Men’s brains and Women’s
brains. All guys should watch it. Click Here to
View.
Video
of the Week. This
is a fantastic video of everything extreme. Watch to the
end. 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
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