Here is a little PR for a fellow biker, Wild Bill:
Announcing the pre-release of
"Bikers Got Culture!"
"Poetry for the discerning biker!"
Though a serious poet "Wild Bill" Rogers takes the reader into the humorous side of a lifestyle that is as unique to America as the cowboy and a culture that is largely misunderstood.
Bikers Got Culture! contains over fifty poems and limericks of humor, wit, and a touch of the unnatural. The author speaks of a Biker Culture encompassing all walks of life from the lawful to the lawless and from the rich to the poor. "Wild Bill" takes the reader through an entertaining chronicle of the beginnings of what has become one of America's biggest icons using engaging characters, meter and rhyme, then introduces the reader to a sad sack affectionately given the handle of "Oilslick" a fast-talking, beer-drinking, oil-encrusted, bug be-speckled biker.
From the mountains of Alaska to the sands of Daytona Beach, this is "Poetry for the discerning biker!"
If the editorial staff of your periodical would like to review this book contact support@publishamerica.com or fax (301) 631-9073 with your written request for a review copy.
If your book sales outlet wishes to order copies for inventory contact PublishAmerica at (301) 695-1707
“Wild Bill” Rogers has been writing and riding most of his adult life. With his wife Terri he was the Co-Publisher and Editor of Midnight Sun Rider Magazine. His reporting, prose and poetry have been enjoyed throughout the U.S. in print and on the Internet.
See me at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Saturday December 3rd at the Dallas Convention Center. They have all kinds of neat things going on this year.
From New York to California, the 12-city nationwide tour of the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows®offers more than 500,000 consumers and 900 exhibitors from all powersports lifestyle interests an all access pass to the world of motorcycling. With hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs for both new and experienced riders, the world’s largest traveling powersports event gives enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories. The show also offers entertainment including a thrilling trials stunt show from The Smage Bros, made famous by their top 10 finish in a nationally televised talent competition; a custom bike competition offering over $90,000 in prize money and featuring $20 million worth of motorcycle machinery; an all-new exclusive Kawasaki Design-A-Bike digital light painting experience; information tailored for women riders, learning experiences and more.
The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® is announcing its newest feature to join the 2011/2012 tour. Kawasaki and the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows have licensed an exclusive technology from Lumacoustics to offer an all-new experience for show goers called: Kawasaki Design-A-Bike, which is a state-of-the-art interactive digital wall display that provides motorcycle enthusiasts with a true hands-on creative experience. The life size display allows users to virtually design their own custom exterior paint and graphics package on a selected Kawasaki motorcycle. Kawasaki will showcase its stylish Vulcan®1700 Vaquero®, the multi-championship-winning KX™450F, and the award winning Ninja®1000 as two-wheeled canvases. This new feature will be available at each show.
“The all-new Kawasaki Design-A-Bike feature offered exclusively at the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows is cool, state-of-the-art technology that allows customers to better interact with our products. We strive to innovate in this highly competitive market, and the new Kawasaki Design-A-Bike system truly delivers. This feature will travel with the 2011/2012 shows, offering a fun and exciting new hands-on experience directly to 500,000 current and potential customers,” said Chris Brull, director, marketing communications at Kawasaki.
November 18-20, 2011San Mateo County Event CenterSan Mateo, CA December 2-4, 2011Dallas Convention CenterDallas, TX December 9-11, 2011Long Beach Convention CenterLong Beach, CA December 16-18, 2011 Washington State Convention CenterSeattle, WA January 6-8, 2012 Suburban Collection ShowplaceNovi, MI January 13-15, 2012Washington Convention CenterWashington D.C. January 20-22, 2012Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterNew York, NY January 27-29, 2012I-X CenterCleveland, OH February 3-5, 2012 Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, MN February 10-12, 2012Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterChicago, IL February 24-26, 2012Charlotte Convention CenterCharlotte, NC March 14-17, 2012 Ocean Center Daytona Beach, FL
The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows will launch the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show, an elite-level custom motorcycle builder competition, in San Mateo, Calif., the first stop of its nationwide tour. Contestants are encouraged to enter at any and all of the 12 shows for a chance to win a piece of the $90,000 cash purse, more than any builder competition in the world. Four cash prize winners will be chosen at each show and ata special United States Championship finale set to take place at the Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show during Daytona Bike Week, March 12-17, 2012. With more than 500 custom-built bikes on display across the country, the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Showsets itself apart as the world’s largest touring custom bike competition.
“Following the tremendous success of last year’s Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Showthat saw more than 300 bikes compete, we are thrilled it returns this year for all 12-stops on the tour,” said Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Brand Director Kerry Graeber. “This head-to-head motorcycle matchup offers attendees a chance to see hundreds of truly amazing motorcycles valued at more than $20 million. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the artists who create these unique designs and even vote for their favorite.”
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show will host four classes of competition including Hot Bike’s Modified Harley, Super Streetbike’s Performance Custom Sportbike, Freestyle and, new this year, Retro Mod.Judging will be conducted by the competitors themselves, with the top builders in each class receiving awards, in addition to a special “People’s Choice” award given to the builder who receives the most votes from show attendees. An awards ceremony will take place at each show where winners will receive cash prizes and trophies followed by a short interview so attendees can learn the story behind the award-winning bikes.
Attendees who vote for the “People’s Choice” award are automatically entered to win a custom-built Honda Fury, sponsored by MotorcycleUSA.com. The customized Honda Fury built by MotorcycleUSA.comwill be featured at each of the tour stops, located at the MotorcycleUSA.comVoting Center,next to the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show. One winner will be
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selected at the conclusion of the tour during Daytona Bike Week. Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show coverage and results will be posted at www.Motorcycle-USA.com. Space at eachUltimate Builder Custom Bike Showis limited. Interested custom builders should log on to www.motorcycleshows.comor call Biker Pros at 919/450-5060 for more details.
Hope to see you there, and don't forget bikes park free! Torch
I Got an E-Mail from Rick Rose requesting a mention about a noble cause. Here is a copy of his letter.
I’m hoping you’ll post something about Moto For Education in your blog, and help get the word out about a desperate situation.
My cousin volunteers for a school in Honduras that provides distance education for the Lenca people of the region. When she told me that the four teachers were prevented from reaching their students -- some almost 100 km. away through difficult mountainous terrain -- because two of their old motorcycles died, and the third can barely be repaired, I offered to help. I think it’s safe to say that anyone who bikes, races or rides knows the value of a reliable set of wheels -- I sure couldn’t do without mine. And I know that motorcycle enthusiasts are also a caring bunch of people. So I’m spreading the word that those teachers -- Bertha, Arturo, Armando, and Natividad – desperately need our help. A whole lot of small donations will quickly add up to a huge difference in the lives of their students. To learn more about this wonderful distance education program, El Maestro en Casa (Teacher in the Home), and to make a donation, go to Moto For Education at http://lencaeducation.org/support-us/moto-for-education. Let’s make a difference in the lives of Lenca students. Let’s help them buy a new motorcycle for their school.
I’m attaching a logo, and a photo of Bertha and the last remaining motorcycle. I’m also attaching a photo of me and my old lady (literally, old: it’s my 88-year-old mother) on my 650 Yamaha. Feel free to use any or all, and to edit the text if you need to.
Drivers of other vehicles do not see motorcycles until they hear the crashing sound. Then it’s too late.
Drivers of other vehicles need to be educated on motorcycle awareness. Today, more motorcyclists are being injured or killed by drivers of other vehicles because the drivers do even think about watching out for motorcycles/
Dying to Ride was founded to promote motorcycle awareness. DTR will be presenting motorcycle awareness to students at high school learner driver classes and to different groups of experienced adult drivers. DYING TO Ride is more than a motorcycle awareness organization.
Dying to Ride is also providing comfort to widows of motorcycle collisions. Teresa has experienced the pain and grief of becoming a widow through a motorcycle collision. She is providing practical and emotional support through her experience to help other widows cope with their loss. As Teresa helps other widows, she will be asking them to join her in a group to help future widows.
Dying to Ride has future plans to introduce legislation to mandate that drivers of other vehicles who are involved in collisions with motorcycles are required to attend a motorcycle awareness course. Dying to Ride strongly believes the introduction of this legislation will in itself make awareness more important to drivers.
The testimony telling why Dying to Ride was founded by Teresa Mills , after her husband Rob was involved in a fatal collision with a careless driver. Dying to Ride is not a business. It is a dedication and a will to present motorcycle awareness to the drivers of other vehicles to prevent what happened to her from happening to others. The DTR testimony is attached for your convenience and can be viewed on the Dying to Ride website at http://dyingtoride.org/testimony.htm
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