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Greetings Riders,

Well, we are back to the real world from our 30th anniversary trip to Kauai, HI. Definitely a different pace in Phoenix from the laid back island style. If you missed the newsletter last week you might want to take a look at it. Click Here. I gave you a brief history of Tammy and my life together over the last 30 years you might find interesting. Thanks for all of the replies of congrats and well wishes.

It was a great trip combining a helicopter ride which landed at Jurassic Falls, renting a Harley for a couple of days, some exploration of the island in a jeep, one 35 foot cliff jump and some plain old doing nothing by the pool and beach, which is a rare but enjoyable thing in our world. It was a wonderful trip and I can't think of a better place to celebrate hitting the milestone of 30 years of marriage. As usual I took over 1200 photos and will share the trip and pics with you hopefully next week. Until then, here are a couple of teasers of the helicopter ride. Click Here.

But for this week I am playing catch up from being gone for the last week and from the unpleasant occurrence of a full computer failure last Wednesday night. Whatever happened took out everything including the motherboard and completely fried the hard drive. Data Doctors said it would cost $1000 to recapture the data. Fortunately I was diligent in backing up my computer on a daily basis. That was a huge blessing in that I didn't lose any photos or important data, except for that day, but it still doesn't mitigate the fact that I had to spend $800 on a new computer and then spend the hours that it takes to load all of the programs and put it back together the way that it needs to be. Since I left just 3 days after it happened, I am still getting back in business.

One thing that has become even more apparent after going through this exercise is how reliant we are on Login and Passwords. Don't you find it impossible to remember all of them and a huge challenge just to keep track of them? The good news is that when it is completed I will be up to date and have a fresh start in the computing world. After going through this, I would suggest doing backup's on your own computer. USB drives are very cheap right now. Just get one and use a free little program called Karen's Replicator or something similar. It will back up just the files that have changed every night on the schedule that you set up for it. You never know when it is going to happen, but it will. If you have a catastrophic failure like I did, you will be glad you did.

This weekend we are getting back on the bikes for a little 1100 mile ride through the Salt River Canyon to Alpine, down the Catalina Highway to Silver City then over to the Chiricahua National Monument to Bisbee, a stop by Kartchner Caverns and back to Phoenix. We will be going through a lot of my favorite places on this trip. If you are looking for some ride ideas this weekend, check out the Day Rides page.

But before you go, be sure to stop by the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night this Thursday night, May 26th for our big Memorial Day celebration to honor our fallen. To make this the special day that it deserves to be, we are really putting on a big party for this night. Valley favorite "Mogollon" is our special musical guest. They should really rock Westgate for bike night. I also have planned a 15 minute Memorial Day program utilizing the giant LED screen at Westgate that you will not want to miss. This will be followed by Mogollon playing their 15 minute patriotic set that is truly inspiring and will give Memorial Day the celebration that it deserves! The program kicks off at 7:15 pm with the Patriot Guard leading the way. Mogollon will start their first set at around 6:15pm. Get there early and get your spot on Coyote Blvd. I am really looking forward to this night. See you there!

This will be well worth the ride from all parts of the valley to participate in this event to honor our fallen troops while sharing our love of this great country. The night will rekindle your patriotic spirit. Send this to your riding buddies and post on your rider sites. We need to show support to our troops and honor our fallen. Hope to see you there.

Highlights of the night.

*Mogollon will be in concert the entire night from 6PM - 9PM.
*Memorial Day program starts at 7:15pm
*Patriot Guard Riders will ride in with American Flags waving.
*National Anthem will be sung.
*15 Minute Memorial Day Presentation to Honor our Fallen
*Program includes a moving video and song on Giant LED Screen you will not want to miss.
*A 15 minute Patriotic set by Mogollon that is fantastic.
*Arizona Centennial Copper Chopper will be on display, 5-10pm.
*Don't miss this one!

If you have a flag painted bike, ride it in Thursday night and get preferred parking.

Every Thursday

Only 6 Nights Left!
This Thursday night the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night is going to be a Big One! Enjoy the Memorial Day Celebration and the Music of Mogollon. 6-9pm.

Highlights of the night.

*Mogollon will be in concert the entire night from 6PM - 9PM.

*Memorial Day program starts at 7:15pm

*Patriot Guard Riders will ride in with American Flags waving.

*National Anthem will be sung.

*15 Minute Memorial Day Presentation to Honor our Fallen
*Program includes a moving video and song on Giant LED Screen you will not want to miss.
*A 15 minute Patriotic set by Mogollon that is fantastic.

*Arizona Centennial Copper Chopper will be on display, 5-10pm.
*Don't miss this one!

The wait is finally over. Welcome back to "The Times Square In The Desert". The Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night that has been a valley favorite for the last 2 years began again on Thursday, March 31st from 5-9 pm. It will run this season for 14 consecutive Thursday nights from March 31st and end on June 30th. Anticipation has been building for this year and we kicked it off with a record crowd of almost 2500 bikes on March 31st for another season of fun and entertainment. We hope to make this season as good as the last by bringing you different programming each week with Live Bands, Vendors, Displays and Special Events. We look forward to seeing you again this year. Don't forget to pick up your brand new Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night T-Shirt. You can also purchase them any time at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson – RideNow Powersports Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise. Click Here for Photos from bike night.

Restaurant Pick of the night!
If you haven't been here yet, try the Tuscan Oven for great food and their $8 pizza and beer special from 5-9. Plenty of space on their outdoor patio or their bar inside.
Also pick up the Tuscan Oven "Tomato" Card and receive 20% off all future visits.
Live Music: "Mogollon" 6-9 PM.
Click Here to view the new Westgate Bike Night Web Cam. It Works Now! Page automatically refreshes every 10 seconds. Will be live every Thursday for bike night from 5pm - 10pm.
I would like to give special thanks to our Sponsors of the Westgate Bike Night.
Please visit their booths at the event and click their links below to learn more about them.

Petersen Johnson Accident Lawyers.
Petersen Johnson is a local Arizona law firm, whose attorneys have over 60 years of combined legal experience in Accident/Injury law and DUI/Criminal Defense law. We have substantial experience in representing riders injured in motorcycle accidents. Ron Petersen and Brad Johnson are involved in every injury case. We discount our fees; never our service. Please call us locally at 602-650-1200 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Arrowhead HD and Ridenow Powersports

Your local Harley-Davidson dealership and proud sponsor of the Cyclerides.com/Westgate Bike Night. We are located just South of 83rd Ave. and Bell Rd. Stop to see the latest 2011 HD motorcycles and to pick up the new Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night T-Shirt. 623-247-5542.

Curly's Customs.
Curly's Customs is a full service Custom Paint & Body Shop for the motorcycle enthusiast. We refinish Harley Davidson and Metric motorcycles. Our goal is to provide high quality workmanship & materials at a very reasonable price. Curly's is located at 12030 N. 111th Ave. in Youngtown, AZ. 623- 977-0339. Stop by and see them at Bike Night.

T.E.A.M Arizona Motorcycle Training - "T.E.A.M. Arizona is the premier motorcycle rider education organization in Arizona. We are dedicated to providing motorcycle education as a life-saving public service. Through our passionate coaches and staff, we strive to deliver a FUN, safe, and consistent motorcycling experience to riders of all backgrounds and skill level. T.E.A.M. Arizona is Your Road To Ride For Life."

For the duration of this run over the next 7 weeks, I will be updating the Westgate Bike Night page with the weekly photos, restaurant specials, special guests, musical guests and programming. So BOOKMARK THIS PAGE and check back every week to see what is coming up. I look forward to seeing you all next week at Westgate. Westgate City Center is located on the SE Corner of the Loop 101 and Glendale Ave. in Glendale next to Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.

Friday Nights

**The Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night Only 4 nights left, this bike night ends on June 24th. This is really becoming a very fun night at a great venue for the East Valley. We will not be able to have the bike night on the first Friday of June. See new photos from this Bike Night. Be sure and check out the new Cyclerides.com Photo Gallery behind the band stage featuring 50 blown up photos from the Cyclerides collection and some large canvas photos from the Rusty Childress collection.

Live Music in the street this week with "Naugahydes"

For 2 years I have been looking for a great bike night location on the East side that would be comparable to the Westgate location. There is only one location in the valley that has a setup like Westgate, but Mesa Riverview, located at the Loop 202 and Dobson Rd. has the next best venue available to host a bike night. I wanted a location that is new, clean, attractive, well lit at night, has plenty of places to go eat and have fun, and could create that critical mass of excitement in one location. This is private property, so the management has agreed to close the street for 2 blocks in the complex from Bass Pro to the theatre. This will be utilized for motorcycle only traffic and parking. The great thing about Mesa Riverview is that they have 3 GREAT restaurants on the 3 corners in the middle of the 2 blocks plus 3 more within a few hundred feet.

These locations are Toby Keith's Bar and Grill with 18,000 square feet of Restaurant, 85 Foot Guitar Shaped Bar, Live Music, Dance Floor, Tv's And Outdoor Patio And Beer Served In Mason Jars.

Across the street from Toby's is the brand new 14,000 square foot Cactus Moon Sports Grill featuring 12 pool tables, Forty eight 65" plasma screen tv's, a huge bar in the middle, a dance floor and a Huge outdoor patio.
The other corner across from Cactus Moon is Matta's Grill & Cantina featuring 5,000 square feet, 2 floors of great Mexican food dining, a great bar, beautiful interior design and an outdoor patio.
Within a few hundred feet of walking distance from the street parking is Chili's and Famous Dave's. All of these restaurants will have Bike Night specials and are welcoming riders from all over the valley to a fun Friday night at Mesa Riverview located at the Loop 202 and Dobson Rd. in Mesa. There is also a Gyro shop at the end of the street by the theatre and a Yogurt shop next to Matta's.
CLICK HERE to see photos of these great restaurants.
If you would like to be a vendor at this bike night, email me at info@cyclerides.com .

I would like to give special thanks to our First Sponsors of the Cyclerides.com Mesa Riverview Bike Night.
Please visit their booths at the event and click their links below to learn more about them.

Chester's Harley-Davidson - Your local Harley-Davidson dealer. See our display at Bike Night. Store location at 922 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa, AZ. 480-894-0404

Victory Big Dog Motorcycles of Mesa - Your store for Victory and Big Dog motorcycles. Visit our display at Bike Night. Store location at 833 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa, AZ. 480-668-7969

Victory BMW - Stop by 1717 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler to see our full line BMW touring motorcycles. We carry a great selection of apparel and accessories to complete your BMW riding experience. We have new Arai, Shoei and Scorpion helmets in stock. We just got our new Olympia order as well.

The Law Tigers - "If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, call 800-LAWTIGERS (529-8443) or visit lawtigers.com. We know bikes, bikers, and the law. The Law Tigers, Arizona's Injury Lawyers Who Ride."

I am looking forward to bringing some good fun to the East Valley riders and am currently adding the details to the page, but CLICK HERE to see some photos to give you an idea of how nice this property is and general information.
See you this week from 5-10pm.

Mesa Riverview is located at the SE Corner of the Loop 202 and Dobson Rd. Bike night location is next to Bass Pro. Follow the signs to cruise the Main St.

This Week

Wednesday, May 25th
Hacienda Harley-Davidson Ladies Purse Party. Attention Ladies! Stop by the Hacienda HD Purse Party from 6:30 - 9:00PM located at our warehouse at 15820 N. 84th St., Unit #25 in Scottsdale, AZ. 1/2 block South of the dealership. Meet world renowned pinstriper Mark Brodie who will be on hand to custom pinstripe purses. Cocktails will be served, Free to attend, Ladies only.

Save The Date: Thursday, May 26th
I have been working on the Memorial Day celebration that we will be doing on Thursday, May 26th at the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night. I seriously can't wait for this. It is shaping up to be a touching and memorable patriotic program that you will not want to miss. Here is schedule as it is now.

*Memorial Day program starts at 7:15pm
*Patriot Guard Riders will ride in with American Flags waving.
*National Anthem will be sung.
*15 Minute Memorial Day Presentation to Honor our Fallen
*Program includes a moving video and song on Giant LED Screen you will not want to miss.
*A 15 minute Patriotic set by Mogollon that is fantastic.
*Mogollon will be in concert the entire night from 6PM - 9PM.
*Arizona Centennial Copper Chopper will be on display, 5-10pm.
This will be well worth the ride from all parts of the valley to participate in this event to honor our fallen troops while sharing our love of this great country. The night will rekindle your patriotic spirit. Send this to your riding buddies and post on your rider sites. We need to show support to our troops and honor our fallen. Hope to see you there.

Friday, May 27th
Chandler Harley-Davidson Movie Night. Join Chandler HD for Movie Night featuring Harley-Davidson and the Marlboro Man starring Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson. Watch the movie on our huge outdoor screen. The movie will start at 7:30pm. This is a FREE event with FREE popcorn. Bring your blankets or a lawn chair to enjoy the outside movie with us. Chandler Harley-Davidson is located at 6895 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, AZ. 480-496-6800.

Saturday, May 28th
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson Hogs and Dogs & Women Garage Party. Buddy is combining his popular Hogs and Dogs party with the Women's Garage Party. Come out and join us on Saturday, May 21st at Buddy Stubbs HD for some FREE Food, Drinks and Live Music, Museum Tours at 12:30pm and Pool Tournament from 11am - 3pm. Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson is also hosting a Garage Party and best of all it's free, and just for women! 11am - 3pm. Come out and discover taking the next step to motorcycling alongside fellow women during a day full of fun activities. Reserve your spot today by emailing marketing@buddystubbs.com . For more information on H-D Garage Parties click www.h-d.com/garageparty. Buddy Stubbs HD is located at 41715 N. 41st Dr. in Anthem, AZ. 623-465-1122.

Saturday, May 28th
Freedom Rock Experience. Rock concert with CTS - Consider The Source and the Mountain View High School Orchestra. This show is a multi-media rock concert honoring the Real American Hero including Military, Police, Firefighters and Teachers. The show is also about inspiring our youth to live their American Dream. We will honor the fallen and those serving now along with the people who sacrificed from the Tucson incident. 7pm - Mesa Art Center, Ikeda Theater - Main St, Mesa. Ticket cost: TBA. This show will rock your world and make you proud to be an American. CTS performed at the National Patriot Guard Rally last September 11th at Fort Hood, Texas with over 90 High School orchestra students on stage rocking the show. WE really would love to have a huge biker community turnout. Arizona can use some positive. Contact Cindy Goldney at Goldline Entertainment - 602-505-1392.

Saturday, May 30th
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson Presents Patriot Guard Riders Memorial Day Ride. Meet at Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson - 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix by 9:30 am; Kick Stands Up at 10 am. Cost $10 per rider. To Benefit Friends of Freedom, a 501(c)(3) chartered foundation, pending nonprofit organization status. It is comprised of a team of business owner’s, leaders of industry and everyday citizens dedicated to aiding and supporting our military family of active duty service members and veterans and the men and women first responders in our police, fire and emergency response teams. Our goal is to provide resources, networks and an occasional smile to those who serve the country protecting our Freedoms. Register Today at http://azmemorialdayride.eventbrite.com For more information contact Amy Petrovsky, Sensational Events, 602-696-4646 oramy@sensationalevents.com

5th Annual RidersUSA’s Phoenix Memorial Day Rally. A free event to honor those that served. Join us Monday, May 30th. as we line Cave Creek Road with hundreds of motorcycles and American flags to let those who attend the Memorial service (at the Phoenix National Memorial Cemetery), know that we will never forget those that have served. Event Pins available for the first 200. Bikes start lining up at 6:30 am., Cave Creek Road & Pinnacle Peak Road which is just north of the 101 in Phoenix. The City of Phoenix's official Memorial Day service begins at 8:00 am inside the cemetery. See a very moving video of last year’s event here.

Extras

Mid Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook. New Easy to remember Facebook address. Go to Cyclerides.com Facebook. Over 3100 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 one unlucky, or lucky guy, however you want to look at it. Surviving 2 lightening strikes in a row I guess is pretty lucky. Click Here to View.

You can't go wrong with a 3 year old girl and a dog in the same video. This is cute. Click Here to View.

Video of the Week: This one is amazing! These are 2 tough cookies in this cage fight. 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