Cyclerides.com Weekly
Update
12/18/13
Greetings Riders,
Well, just when I thought that our country had sunk as low as it could go
with, sequestration, a disaster of a health care system, budget battles and
government shutdowns, I look on Facebook to see that A&E has
dismissed Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty! For comments made in a GQ magazine
interview? What’s next?? I’m sure that didn’t make him very “Happy, Happy,
Happy”. But for all of us, it will be interesting to see how A&E handles the
slippery slope they are on with this one. Do they continue with the
Multi-million dollar number one show with over 2000 licensed products that is
Duck Dynasty with Phil? Or do they succumb to the PC pressures of their
advertisers? Does the rest of the family leave the show in support of their
father? Should be interesting. Stay tuned. . .
If you have checked your Facebook page in the last 36 hours
you might have seen this
graphic on a post from the
Cyclerides.com FB
Page and a headline that read like this:
Phoenix Bikefest at Wild Horse Pass and Casino, April 4-6, 2014. Be one
of the first to roll through Arizona's FIRST and only Ride Through Bar. Free
Admission. Vendors, Demo's, Live Music and Headliner bands on Friday and
Saturday nights.
That post was viewed by over 10,000 people and had 155 Shares. An
incredible amount of shares from a single post for sure, which
tells me that there is a lot of interest from the riding community in a new
event. So what is Phoenix Bikefest? The following is the top
portion of the Press Release for the event.
First Ever Phoenix Bikefest Roars into
2014
Fri. – Sun., April 4-6, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
A New Experience for Arizona Motorcycle Enthusiasts
Chandler, Ariz. (Dec. 17, 2013) – Area Harley-Davidson® Dealers
deliver a roaring first-ever Phoenix Bikefest
Fri., April 4 – Sun., April 6, 2014, to the site of Wild Horse Pass Hotel &
Casino. The FREE event welcomes riders, spectators and enthusiasts to
explore the world of motorcycles, clothing, gear, design and much more.
Valley Harley-Davidson dealers including Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson®, Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson®,
Chandler Harley-Davidson®, Chester’s
Harley-Davidson®, Superstition Harley-Davidson® and
RideNow Powersports along with Barry Caraway of
Cyclerides.com present a roaring inaugural spectacle of food,
music and good times in the form of Phoenix Bikefest, produced by R
Entertainment Company. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino hosts the event
at its new high-profile festival grounds adjacent to I-10 Freeway, in Chandler,
Ariz.
“We are excited to bring the riding community together for a free event
thanking our loyal customers for their continued support.
This is an event solely with the customer’s wishes in mind at a venue with
unlimited potential,” said Jack Stubbs of Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson®. . .
Click Here
to read the entire Press
Release.
One of the highlights of the event that I think is really cool will be
Arizona’s first-ever “ride-through bar,” serving as gateway entry
to the event that naturally creates a parade of arriving bikes, which onlookers
can enjoy throughout the day. You will enter the venue and follow an asphalt
road made specifically for entry into the venue that will take you through the
bar where you will get your picture taken and emailed to you for free. You will
ride through the bar, go park, and come back to enjoy the fun. There will be
live music, food and drink in the bar with tiered level seating and a bar rail
for people to stand and watch the bikes roll through from the different rides
coming in from around the valley. There will also be open seating on both sides
with tables, chairs and umbrellas that will create an even longer line of
onlookers that I’m sure will be needed. Can’t wait to see this in action!
I have always wanted to see an event in Arizona where the rider could be
part of the entertainment of the venue. The concept will be similar
to what we do at the Cyclerides.com Westgate Bike Night where we are all part of
the show as we ride down Coyote Blvd., only with a more intimate environment for
everyone to congregate. I think the ride through bar is going to become the
place to be to watch all of the riders coming in to enjoy the
event.
Not only will there be the ride through bar that will start your experience
at Phoenix Bikefest, it is free to enter. Weekend highlights also
include food, drink, vendors of all kinds, a Bike Show with prize money and live
music throughout the day. If you would like to stay for the evening
concert national headliner, there would be an admission for that. So that you
are not totally spent after a day of riding and enjoying Phoenix Bikefest
activities, scheduled time for evening headliner concerts are at 6 PM. Stay
tuned for our first headliner announcement. More details to come.
In addition, this first-ever Phoenix Bikefest will serve as an exciting
demonstration showcase -- fire up the new 2014 lineup of your
favorite motorcycles and demo Side x Sides on the famous Lucas off-road
track. Even watercraft activity is in the works. Test ride the latest and
greatest in the motorcycle industry, including the new 2014 Harley-Davidson
lineup, the 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT and well as many other motorcycle brands
including Indian Motorcycle, BMW, Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Can
Am, Polaris, Suzuki, Yamaha, Spyder, Honda and Kawasaki.
Guests can stroll and enjoy the event grounds as well as the adjacent
100,000 square foot Wild Horse Pass Casino. Camping is available
and well as lodging in the hotel. There is a special Phoenix Bikefest rate at
the Wildhorse Pass Hotel and Casino that is located right next to the venue. But
rooms are limited. If interested, call 520-796-7777 to reserve your room.
So it looks riders are going to have a lot of choices this year. Not only will you have the ongoing Arizona Bike Week in Scottsdale, but
you will have the Cave Creek Rally in Cave Creek as well as the Phoenix Bikefest
at Wild Horse Pass all at the same time. I can see a lot of riding between these
events which will be good for everyone. The Phoenix Bikefest Headliner
entertainment will not conflict with ABW which will make it possible to do both.
If the old adage is true that “the rising waters will lift all boats”, hopefully
this will attract even more out of town riders back to Arizona with more
opportunities available.
In 2 days there are already 415 “Likes” on the Phoenix Bikefest Page.
This Week
Saturday, December 21st
Buddy Stubbs
Customer Appreciation. It’s a month long celebration of cheer at Buddy
Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson!
They’ve got great holiday shopping
deals going on every Saturday in December for their string of Blacker Saturdays.
Keep an eye on buddystubbshd.com or call 602-971-3400 for all the details. Also
this month, Buddy Stubbs invites everyone out on December 21st from 11AM till
3PM for their customer appreciation also known as Hogs & Dogs. This month
they’ll have free hamburgers and hot dogs, free drinks, live music and a guided
museum tour with Buddy himself. Furthermore, to make sure there is REALLY
something for everyone, Santa’s sleigh will be arriving at 1PM! Bring the little
ones out and get them photographed with Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 1-3PM in their
H-D finest. Ditch the loud malls and join Buddy Stubbs AZ H-D in celebrating the
holidays! Do you still need to pick up some last minute gifts? Take advantage of
our Hogs & Dogs special this month, buy any Genuine H-D shirt and get a
second half off! (Dec. 21st only) Ride on over and grab free food, drinks, and
more at Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson. See you there! Buddy Stubbs AZ H-D
is located at 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix AZ, 85022. Or on the web at
www.buddystubbs.com
Saturday, December 21st
Buddy Stubbs Anthem
Customer Appreciation. The holidays are in full swing at Buddy Stubbs Anthem
Harley-Davidson!
Blacker Saturdays bring great deals and free gift
wrapping! Check their website or call 623-465-1122 for all the details! Buddy
would also like to invite everyone out to Hogs & Dogs where the theme this
month is all about spending time with great friends and family! Join the team,
Saturday December 21st for free food and drinks from 11AM-2PM. Again this year
they are inviting you to bring the little ones out and get them photographed
with Santa! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on site from 11-12PM for free photos.
Ditch those loud malls and join Buddy Stubbs Anthem H-D in celebrating the
holidays! In addition to all that, we will be offering a Hogs & Dogs special
of buy on get one half off on all Genuine H-D shirts! See store for details.
Ride on out and grab free food and drinks, and more at Buddy Stubbs Anthem H-D.
See you there! Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson is located at 41715 N. 41st
Dr. Anthem, AZ 85086 or on the web at www.anthemhd.com.
Now Till the end of December
Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson 2.99%. Close out the year with NO payments until April 2014!
or 2.99% APR.
on all New and Pre-Owned in stock Harley-Davidson
motorcycles. On approved credit. Limited time offer, expires 12/31/13. Offer
applies to new and pre-owned, in-stock HD motorcycles. Arrowhead HD is located
at 16180 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr. in Peoria, AZ. 623-247-5542.
Now Till the end of December
Chandler
Harley-Davidson 2.99%. Close out the year with NO payments until April 2014!
or 2.99% APR.
on all New and Pre-Owned in stock Harley-Davidson
motorcycles. On approved credit. Limited time offer, expires 12/31/13. Offer
applies to new and pre-owned, in-stock HD motorcycles. Arrowhead HD is located
at 16180 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr. in Peoria, AZ. 623-247-5542.
Extras
Mid
Week Updates will be made on the Cyclerides.com Facebook. New
Easy to remember Facebook address. Go to
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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 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!
All of you from back East or New York will enjoy this one.
A
clip from the Don Imus show. Click Here
to View.
Video of the Week.
Here is a compilation of some of those great Bud Clydesdale commercials. 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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