Cyclerides.com
Weekly Update
12/1/10
Greetings Riders,
Well, for those of us that were
asking for it to cool down, we have gotten our wish. It has
definitely been a little chilly for our part of the country, but it is still a
welcome relief from the long Summer we had around here. But the cool weather is
just in time to get everyone in the mood for some toy rides that are coming your
way.
Speaking of toy rides, I would like to give you
some details of the Cyclerides.com
Toys To Kids event coming up on December 11th.I have been
involved with this event since the beginning back in 2003 and am happy to
say that this is the 8th year that we will be able to make a difference by
helping over 100 needy kids have a much better Christmas. This is
really more of a "ride-in" than a traditional ride. Due to the difficulty of
doing escorted rides, I decided last year to just make it a destination event
and it seems to work out very well that way. The event location last year
was at Rawhide, this year Westgate has volunteered to host the event right
where we have bike night on Coyote Blvd. at Westgate City
Center.
For those not familiar with the Toys to
Kids event, instead of the usual type of toy ride where
you drop off toys to a location, we bring the kids to the toys. This year we
will bus in 100 underprivileged and homeless children from the Children First
Academy in downtown Phoenix ages 6-12 years. They will be fed, entertained and
at the end of the program will be allowed to pick out any 3 toys from the
stack of toys that they would like. But to keep with the spirit of Christmas and
to teach these young children about giving, we ask that they pick out 2 toys for
themselves and then pick out one special toy for a friend, brother or sister who
couldn't come that day. We have found that these kids grasp that concept really
quick and end up spending more time picking out a toy for their friend than they
do for themselves. Amazing to see those that have so little, so anxious to give
to freely. A truly heart warming sight to see and be a part of.
The students who enroll in Children First Academy - Phoenix are not
typical public school students. Many of the children routinely go
without life's basic necessities - food, clothing, air conditioning, and
most importantly a stable home life. Although many of the students never
spend more than one night in the same place, they always have their school to
attend each day. It fulfills much more than the typical school's role; it is the
sense of stability these children so desperately need. A day like the Toys To
Kids event, where THEY are the focus of attention, is a
very memorable day for them, and for the riders who come to share
their joy.
If you haven't participated in this event
before, I would encourage you to give it a try this year. It is
always a good time full of Christmas cheer. For those of you that come every
year, the kids appreciate your continued support. So ride in, or drive, bring
the whole family if you like. Saddle Ranch will start serving a breakfast buffet
for $8.99 starting at 9:00am. Music will begin at 9am and the stage will be open
to place your unwrapped toy. Additional toys will be dispersed to local
shelters.
This year we will be setting up a stage in the
middle of events plaza. complete with a sound system provided by
David Darnell at Big D's Mobile DJ's. There will be entertainment for the kids and the
adults including Bret Kaiser as Elvis doing a few
songs to entertain the crowd and a special guest 12 year old singer that will
really impress you and inspire us all. Then our "special guests", the kids from
Children First Academy, will take the stage to sing you 2 songs of appreciation
and thanks. This is always a great way to end the day. There will also be a
Hot Rod and Classics Car Show at
Westgate on the same day from 10am - 3pm and a Farmer's Market. So after the toy
event, you will have plenty for the whole family to do.
Here are the
details:
When: Saturday, December
11th
Where: Westgate City Center Events
Plaza located on S.E. Corner of the Loop 101 and Glendale
Ave.
Time: Breakfast starting at 9am at Saddle Ranch
located next to event stage. Program and show starts at
11am.
Kids Arrive at 10:45 am. Show
starts at 11am. Kids pick out their gifts at 11:30 ish with a song to you and
then will pick out their gifts.
Cost: One unwrapped
Toy for ages 6-12 years. An Optional bag of socks, underwear and hygiene
products is always appreciated.
Parking: Motorcycle parking inside venue on
Coyote Blvd. and around events plaza like bike night.
This is my favorite event that I get to do. It
is a very rewarding and uplifting day. I appreciate all of you that
participate and have supported us to give these kids a day that is just about
them. They are fed, entertained, given gifts and leave like they are on top of
the world. You have no idea what this means to them. Their teachers always
tell me that the kids look forward this event the entire year. Look forward
to seeing you there.
Before you make your decision to come or not, I
would encourage you to watch this short video of the ride from
a couple of years ago. The words and music could not be more true today.
Click Here to View.
Bike Nights
Every Friday and Saturday
Night
Chilly Bombers is your place for
Motorsports. Chilly Bombers has a real nice outdoor patio, great food
and plenty of parking for cars and motorcycles. If you need a destination on a
Friday or Saturday night, this is a good choice.
Friday Night: Ride by Chilly Bombers every Friday night for the Chilly Bombers Cruisin Car Show.
See at least 100 classic and muscle cars displayed in the parking lot. Bike
parking available. Starts at 5pm. 2 winners every week. Food and drink specials,
vendors, DJ and Fun.
Enjoy $5.00 1/2 pound
Hamburgers, $2.50 Longnecks, 1/2 priced appetizers and $4 Jack Daniels.
Tuesday Night: Showing Sons
of Anarchy at 7pm.
Chilly Bombers is located at the SE Corner of
51st Ave. and Bell Rd. 602-298-0843
Friday, December 3rd
Motorcycles On
Main St. in Mesa Sponsored by Chester's Harley-Davidson. Motorcycles on Main
in Mesa is back in full swing. Riders have been asking for something to do on a
Friday night for a long time and now it is here
at least once per
month. This event regularly brings in over 1000 riders for a fun time.
Ride to downtown Mesa the first Friday of every month for the Downtown Mesa
"Motorcycles On Main St." Cruise Main St. and enjoy Sturgis Style parking on the
inside lanes. Park and show off your bike. The night will feature 4 Beer Gardens
located throughout the 2 blocks and 4 Live Band Stages. Be sure and check
it out this month on Friday, December 3rd to join in on the
motorcycle fun in Downtown Mesa from 6pm - 10pm. Downtown Mesa is located Just
East of Country Club Dr. on Main St. Ride in with Chester's HD. Meet at the
dealership at 6:30pm located at 922 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa. Ride leaves at
6:30pm and ends at the Chester's Booth on Main St. Reserved Motorcycle
Parking on the Main St.
Saturday, December 4th
2010
Toys For Tots to benefit the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots
Foundation. Join the Marine Corps Reserve at Fuzzy's Southwest
Grill Saturday, Dec. 4th.
100% of the proceeds go to the Toys For
Tots Foundation. There will be a Peoples Choice Car and Bike Show from 10am -
4pm. $15 Entry to display. Trophy awarded and check donated in honor of winners.
Fuzzy's is located at 18795 N. Reems Rd. on the SW corner of Reems Rd. &
Grand Ave. in Surprise. There will be Santa Claus, Fire Trucks
and Live Music. Stay for the fun, or just ride thru with a donation of cash
or new unwrapped toys. After party with Dok & Gal, 7-11. All donations go to
the US Marine Corps. Toys for Tots fund for Maricopa County. Car Show info call
Scott at 623-512-1978 or Nick 623.398.4042 for more info.
Saturday, December 4th
Toys for
Tots sponsored by American Legion Riders Post 35. All proceeds go to the US
Marine Corps. Toys for Tots program and other American Legion Riders programs.
Sign in at Skunk Motorsports at 202 W. Main St. in Mesa, AZ from
8am - 10am. $20 without a toy, $15 with a toy. Passengers $15 without a toy and
$10 with at toy. Ride pin for the first 100 participants. Paid ride includes:
Ride, Lunch, Door Prizes and Live Music. More information call Jesse at
602-717-7545. For other updates go to http://alr35.org/ToysForTots2010.htm
Sunday, December 5th
Hacienda
Harley-Davidson Hot Rods & Harley. Hacienda HD along with 100.3 FM
are presenting the Hot Rods and Harley Show.
The Street will
be closed for Car and Bike Show display. Stop by Hacienda HD from 11am-5pm. FREE
to attend. There will be Live Music, Food and a whole lot of fun. Stroll through
the street at your leisure to see all of the cars and bikes lined up. Judging is
from 2pm to 4pm. Awards from 4:30pm - 5pm. Ride by and enjoy the display this
Sunday. Hacienda is located at 15600 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale. For more
information call 480-905-1903.
Sunday, December 5th
38th
Annual Kicks 4 Kids. Motorcycle Toy Drive and Trivia Run. Law Tigers, Star
of Phoenix Chapter 113 & The Army Reserve NCO Council present Phoenix's
longest running Toy Run. Things have changed a little this year
for
the Kicks 4 Kids Ride. This year it will add the Law Tigers Trivia Ride,
traveling from the F.O.P. Lodge #2 located at 19th Av & Cactus. Sign in from
8am - 10am, last bike in 12pm. Donation is one new unwrapped toy. $5
minimum value. Your map will guide you to 5 stops along the way to Wildhorse
Pass Hotel and Casino located at 5550 W. Wildhorse Pass in Chandler,
AZ. Each stop will have a question. Look around because the answer to the
question will be right in front of you at each stop. Law Tigers has sponsored
cash prizes of 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd Motorcycle Gift Package. They'll be
Vendors, Refreshments, Entertainment, 50/50, Best Xmas Decorated Bike Show and a
$5 Lunch Poolside at Wild Horse Pass. We are looking for vendors if you would
like to join us please email at djphatt@cox.net
Next Week
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, December 11th
The Cyclerides.com
Toys To Kids ride will be held on Saturday, December 11th this year.
For the last 8 years I have done this ride on the first Saturday of
December, but this year I could not get the kids on that date. So we moved it to
the 11th. once again be held at Westgate City Center. As usual, we will be
bussing in 100 kids as we have done before. I would like to thank Arizona Bikeweek for
offering to pay for the bus transportation for the kids this year.
The program will include live
entertainment with crowd and kid favorite Bret Kaiser as "Elvis", and
Saddle Ranch will be serving an $8.99 breakfast buffet that morning starting at
9am. The program for the kids will start at 11am. As always, after being fed and
entertained, the kids will be able to pick any 3 gifts from the toys that
you bring while they are there. I look forward once again to make this a very
special day for these kids and for the riders who faithfully
participate.
Here
are the details:
When: Saturday, December
11th
Where: Westgate City Center Events
Plaza located on S.E. Corner of the Loop 101 and Glendale
Ave.
Time: Breakfast starting at 9am at Saddle Ranch
located next to event stage. Program and show starts at
11am.
Kids Arrive at 10:45 am. Show
starts at 11am. Kids pick out their gifts at 11:30 ish with a song to you and
then will pick out their gifts.
Cost: One unwrapped
Toy for ages 6-12 years. An Optional bag of socks, underwear and hygiene
products is always appreciated.
Parking: Motorcycle parking inside venue on
Coyote Blvd. and around events plaza like bike night.
I would encourage you to watch this short video of the ride from a couple of years ago. The words and music could not be
more true today. Click Here to View.
Extras
Mid
Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook.
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 video will be sure to inspire you as this
8 year old girl sings the National Anthem in the studio. Wow! What a talent.
Click Here
to View.
This is really
funny. Watch these people dodge furniture on this cruise ship in rough waters.
What a mess. Click Here
to View.
Video of the Week: This is
hilarious. Watch how Paul Zerdin makes this guy a human dummy for a
ventriloquist. Click Here to View. Click on the Video of the Week graphic on the
page.
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