Packing For Bikefest
September 28, 2008
Hey,
Train and I are starting to pack for Vegas. We are both exhausted due to all that is going on in Washington but we hope this trip will help us relax a little.
One of the great things about the motorcycle community is that the folks are fun to be around. I doubt that anyone has not been affected by this financial crisis in one way or another but seeing our friends, seeing what art has been created at Artistry in Iron, indulging in a pop or two and just enjoying the event is a great way of refocusing and relaxing.
Scott Long, Adam Canni, Roger Goldammer and others are scheduled to be there and we always enjoy meeting people we don’t know.Pam, who has run this thing from the beggining is a friend and each year she outdoes the previous year.If you know your way around town a bit there is good food that won’t break the bank and of course the atmosphere of Bikefest and Vegas itself is fun to experience each year.
We will be taking photos ande reporting on the event and our adventures.We hope to share all of it with you. There will be stuff posted on this website while we are gone so: stop by and enjoy it. When times get better, I am going to get me a new ride. I am seeing some very cool stuff being built and I am interested to see how the master builders of our time adapt to the realities of the time. I am going to sit down with Goldammer and ask him what he’s thinking as Roger is always one step ahead. It will be good to see him.
Stay Tuned
Beach
Paisano Names New CEO
September 26, 2008
John Lagana Succeeds Joe Teresi as Publisher and CEO of Paisano Publications LLC
AGOURA HILLS, CA— Joe Teresi announced that he has named John Lagana to succeed him as Publisher and CEO of Paisano Publications, LLC. Paisano is the publisher of Easyriders, V-Twin, Biker, In The Wind, Tattoo, Tattoo Flash, Tattoo Savage, RebelRodz and Amusin’ Kruisin’ magazines and industry newspaper V-Twin News. Paisano promotes the largest V-twin trade show in the industry: V-Twin Expo. The company also licenses the name Easyriders to foreign language magazines, bike shows, motorcycle rodeos, and for apparel and novelties. Paisano’s magazines are distributed by Curtis Circulation.
Scooter sales skyrocket 66%
September 25, 2008
Here in Georgia we are really feeling the crunch of the gas shortage. This evening I drove to the local Kroger to fill up. The lines stretched all the way out the parking lot! So, I drove past a couple of convenience stores. Either they were completely out of gas, or they had long lines too. We are also experiencing the artificially inflated prices which I won’t mention here.
I’m sure the situation is pretty much the same in other areas of the country. People who have long commutes are especially hard hit as they have no choice but to pour more and more of their salaries into their gas tanks. Everyone is looking for an alternative be it more fuel efficient cars, public transportation or the focus of this article. I thought it was particularly appropriate.
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With pain at the pump still real, Americans are jumping on those two-wheeled get-ups that Europeans have been riding for generations.
By Catherine Clifford, CNNMoney.com staff writer
September 23, 2008: 2:07 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The scooter is becoming the new must-have set of wheels in a lot of American cities.
While auto sales have continued to sink, scooter sales were up 66% in the first half of 2008 compared to a year ago, while motorcycle sales overall only ticked up 0.5%, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Motorcycles and Movie Making Mayhem
September 24, 2008
A note from our friends at One World Studios…
Hey Guys,
Hope everybody had a great summer! We’re busy designing some new posters, shirts, and goodies for Christmas and yes… editing some new movies for next spring!
SPECTRO OILS FUELS YOUR FUN WITH LIMPNICKIE LOT
September 23, 2008
Spectro Oils again pairs with the Limpnickie Crew to bring you a new kind of fun at Biketoberfest
Brookfield, CT— Spectro Oils of America has teamed up with the Limpnickie Lot to bring you a whole new kind of fun at Biketoberfest. After a great time in Sturgis, the Limpnickie Lot is on its way to Biketoberfest, in Daytona, for another awesome week of good times and good people. The Stone Edge Skate Park will be the location for all of the Limpnickie Lot events.
Hells Angels rumble through Daly City in tribute to fallen leader
September 22, 2008
We received this article from our friends in Russia who run www.ridernews.ru. It is a really interesting site and we might actually be participating more closely with them in the near future. If you decide to check them out be sure to mention we referred you! :-)
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California. Hells Angels rumble through Daly City in tribute to fallen leader. The funeral for the slain president of the San Francisco chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle club took place this morning in Daly City without incident.
In a continuous wave of gleaming chrome and worn black leather, thousands of Hells Angels rumbled into Duggan’s Serra Mortuary on Monday to honor their fallen brother. Read more
Saxon Motorcycle Company Unveils the Henchman in the US
September 19, 2008
CASA GRANDE, Ariz.–September 18, 2008–Saxon Motorcycle Company is proud to announce the release of its newest model, the Henchman. This new addition offers Saxon’s signature styling, a factory warranty and an impressive parts list all at a reasonable price point.
We Need It- Las Vegas Bikefest
September 18, 2008
Hey,
Train and I are REALLY looking forward Vegas Bikefest. Read more
Las Vegas BikeFest Update
September 17, 2008
Here is some of the latest from our friends at Las Vegas BikeFest. You might be interested to know that Beach put together the very first contract for one of the bands, Chicago. Yes, that was back in the day. But I think it’s pretty cool. Beach is a cool dude. I’m so lucky to have him.
We will try to get back to our regular posting schedule as soon as possible. It’s just that both of our day jobs have been pretty rough here of late. Thanks for your loyalty and support. TheBeachCruiser has seen some ups and downs over it’s lifetime. But it always comes back to the people who make it all worthwhile.
IKE STRIKES
September 13, 2008
Hey,
The anticipated category 2-3 hurricane Ike has hit. The storm made landfall in Galveston, Texas and is threatening Houston. Read more
