As I sit here writing this newsletter, I look outside at the first real rainstorm here in Southern California. Our indication that summer has officially come to an end. For some that does not mean the end of riding season, it just means we have to break out the winter gear. For others it is the sad realization that it is almost time to put the bike up for winter. If that’s you, be sure to take a look at the forum post on Winterizing Your Motorcycle so you know your bike will be ready to go in the spring. And for those that still have plenty of riding weather ahead, we still have over 500 rides, runs, and rallies listed in the Event Calendar between now and the end of the year. Plus we are working hard on filling up the 2011 calendar so you can start making plans now.
Speaking of events… I would like to remind everyone to do your best to support the events in your area that are put on to benefit a worthy cause. We have spoken to many promoters of charity events about promoting their event for 2011, and far too many are telling me the events may not go on because of low participation. A few have told me that the money they raised did not even cover the costs to put it on, so little or even no money was provided to the charity. I know times are tough for many of us, but all I ask is we do what we can to support some of the charity and benefit events in our areas. If you can’t afford to help out financially, maybe consider offering to donate your time or services to help out.
Bike of the Month Winners
We would like to congratulate our three Bike of the Month Winners for October. For the Stock Class we have ruger12pk and his 2000 FLSTC Softail; for the Custom Class we have lwrd81 and his 2005 Custom Softail; and for the Vintage Class we have 56PAN and his 1956 Panhead Hydra Glide.
Using the CycleFish Site
As we continue to grow in record numbers, we are hearing from some of our new members that they are having trouble figuring out how to use some of the features on the CycleFish site. Just a reminder that we do have tutorials for some of the common features in our Video Tutorial section which can be found by clicking “More” on the main menu. We will also be working on many new tutorials based on the questions we have received from our users…Look for those to be up in the next week or so.
The most popular question we get is “How do I update my profile, and add a profile picture?” All areas of your profile, including adding a profile picture can be done by placing your mouse over the small arrow next to “Profile” on the user menu (right under the main menu at the top of the page) and selecting “Edit Profile Information” from the dropdown menu.
New to the CycleFish Store – Ride Bells
We have just added over 30 different styles of ride bells to the CycleFish Store. These bells may be purchased and delivered to you, or you can purchase one for a friend here on CycleFish. To purchase a bell for a friend, simply purchase the bell through the store as normal. Once you have completed your purchase send a message to the user CycleFish and let us know the username of the person you wish to send the bell to, the user will receive a message letting them know you have gifted them a bell, and will be asked for their shipping information so we can ship the bell directly to them. See the Full Selection of Ride Bells Here!
Preferred CycleFish Businesses...
Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site. Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.
We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall. Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.
And don't forget to check out our newest section; Shopping Deals. This is an area where we place online shopping savings deals offered by merchants for CycleFish members and visitors. The deals are not only motorcycle related, they help you save on all of your online purchases.
As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on. And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.
Regards,
Your CycleFish Ride Leaders
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