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Cyclerides.com Weekly Update
12/25/13

 
Greetings Riders,
 
I would first like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and blessings for a prosperous new year. This is the time of year where we all try to slow down for a bit, catch our breath and spend some quality time with family and friends. Things seem to move so fast with so many distractions throughout the year. With internet, text, Facebook, Twitter and all types of other distractions, it seems like we have time for everyone else except ourselves. We often forget to take some “me” time, put on the brakes a bit and reflect on what is the most important. I don’t have the solution to the problem, technology is here to stay, but it was nice to just do nothing at least for a few hours.
 
One of the things that I reflected on is how giving motorcycle riders are. I’m not sure what happens when you buy a bike and decide to ride it. But we all seem to accept the giving spirit of those in our motorcycle family and are ready to help others at any given moment. I have seen it for years in a lot of the things that I do, and am particularly moved by what all of you have done on the first Saturday of December for the last 11 years at the Cyclerides.com Toys To Kids event. I am so impressed every year when all of you help change the lives of these kids.
 
But what escapes me is the impact that our benevolence has on others that we don’t even know about. I want to share an email I got from a good friend who lives in Texas that I haven’t seen in almost 20 years. He takes the newsletter, reads it every week, and tells me the story of how he recently shared a particular article with others:
 
December 19, 2013
 
Hey Barry,
Just wanted to let you know, last week we hosted our bible study/Christmas party at our house. The group devotion/study I led focused on the Hope of Christmas. As part of my wrap up I told our group of our good friend Barry in AZ who does an annual party for homeless/under privileged kids. I went through the history, all the events and finished with the comments that the little girl made to you when she said, “This was the best day of my life”. I have to tell you, there was not a dry eye in the house.
 
You do good work. Matthew 25:40, "The King will reply, I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers, you did for me".
 
May the Lord bless you and your house.
 
His words made me stop in my tracks and realize that by our positive actions, we are all making more of an impact on others than we realize. And although this email was directed to me, it was really all about all of you who have taken a couple of hours out of your busy day and helped make a special day for a child who is less fortunate than your own. I am just blessed to be able to provide the opportunity for all of us to give back.
 
Thank you for your support throughout the year. Even though I don’t personally know the thousands of you that read my words every week, I appreciate everyone of you and count you as part of my extended family.
 
May God bless you with riding safety and many blessings in the coming year.
 
Barry
 

 
Tidbits and Updates:
 
**If you missed the newsletter last week about the new Phoenix Bikefest coming up on April 4th – 6th, Click Here to read all about it. Should be a good time. “Like” the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/phoenixbikefest for updates on Headliner entertainment announcements and stay tuned to the newsletter.
 
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Now Till the end of December
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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 Cyclerides.com Facebook. Over 4500 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!
 
Video of the Week.  I will leave you with this Christmas video greeting that has gotten over 17 million views on You Tube. 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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