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,
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for updates on Headliner entertainment announcements and stay tuned to the
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Now Till the end of December
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on all New and Pre-Owned in stock Harley-Davidson
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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
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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
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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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